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Julia Bluhm Calls On Seventeen Magazine To Cut Back On Photoshopped Spreads (PHOTOS)
Canadian model Coco Rocha isn't the only one who's angry over the way models are being Photoshopped by magazines.
Julia Bluhm, a 14-year-old girl, has kick-started a campaign on Change.org calling on Seventeen Magazine to cut back on the amount of Photoshopping they do in each issue. The move, Bluhm hopes, will help promote a positive body image among teen readers.
"I started this petition to help girls see that they're not alone. Seventeen Magazine is supposed to be a relatable magazine, right? How can we relate to computer altered photos? Seventeen is popular with my friends and lots of teen girls. If they agree to print one unaltered spread a month, they could start a trend that will help so many girls like me feel better about their bodies."
The campaign comes on the heels of Glamour Magazine's promise to limit the use of retouching. Last month, the mag surveyed 1,000 U.S. women and found while almost 60 per cent of ladies think it's okay to alter personal photos, they're getting skeptical of media outlets who retouch images to no end.
In a recent blog post, Glamour's Editor-in-Chief Cindi Leive promised this: "As your responses [made] clear, retouching has its limits -- or should -- and Glamour plans to take a stronger role in setting ours. You told us you don't want little things like freckles and scars removed, and we agree; those are the kinds of details that make each woman on the planet unique and beautiful."
But what of Canadian glossies? While the issue of retouching hasn't been raised against Canadian fashion magazines like Flare, Fashion or ELLE, that doesn't mean it isn't an issue north of the border. In fact, Canadian girls are feeling the pressure to look and feel a certain way -- just like their American counterparts (and magazines, media and ads could be to blame).
According to research done by Dove Canada's Real Truth About Beauty campaign, girls feel the pressure to be "more beautiful" by the age of 14. "By the time they are 29, this number increases to 96 per cent. After the age of 14 girls increasingly become their own worst beauty critic. While only 10 per cent of girls 10 to 14 put pressure on themselves to be beautiful, this number climbs to 59 per cent of women 18 to 64."
The good news is some Canadian companies are cutting back on the model retouching they do. JACOB, the Canadian clothing retailer, stopped altering images of models used in their lingerie ads in 2010.
"As a socially responsible company, JACOB has always made an effort to promote a healthy image of the female body. By adopting an official policy and broadcasting it publicly, we hope to reverse the trend in digital photo manipulation that has become excessive in our industry," said spokesperson and Communications Director Cristelle Basmaji in a press release.
What do you think of Bluhm's campaign: Should magazine's ban the practice of Photoshopping or is limiting its use enough? Let us know in the comments below.
These ads are what happen when Photoshop fails.
Kristen Stewart auf dem Cover von "Glamour": Bemerken Sie, was hier falsch ist? Richtig, Stewarts Arm verschwindet in ihrem Bein. Eine ungewöhnliche Entscheidung der Photoshop-Experten.Glamour's November issue, she too fell victim to the photoshop madness. The potentially cute photo is ruined by a strange choice to cut off half of her arm (which somehow disappears into her leg).
In the ad, Victoria's Secret model Lais Ribeiro stands with her torso bent at an angle, but from our viewpoint, it looks like VS spliced two halves of two separate photos together to create one model, bisected by her arms. There's no way any human can have that whittled a ribcage, right? Right?
We know for sure that Drew has some sexy curves. Where are her hips?
When we first saw these photos of Namibian model Behati Prinsloo for Juicy Couture's fall 2012 jean line, we expected to see signs of Photoshop in Prinsloo's arms, torso or even hips. We were happy to see that the model actually looked pretty natural, until we realized that her left foot in this photo is wonky and she's missing several toes.
Not only did Ann Taylor take a few inches off of a model's waist, the brand's website accidentally revealed the "before" shot, thanks to a tech glitch. The "before" is on the left, and Ann's "improved" version is on the right.
Oopsies, this model lost her funny bone when the people who were editing Alloy's catalogue released this photo.
Gwyneth Paltrow is a women of many talents, but her pose in this Terry Richardson shot seems impossible.
Grazia airbrushed one of Megan Fox's tattoos off her April cover. The tattoo that vanished? The Friedrich Nietzsche quote: "And those who were seen dancing were thought to be insane by those who could not hear the music." (Courtesy photo)
We know Ralph likes to retouch his models, but can't he leave the animals alone? We're guessing that's an entirely new head on the dog wearing a Polo and that he was just dropped into the image on the right.
In this jarring Ann Taylor LOFT photo of Linen Twill Shorts, the model appears to have a thumb emerge directly out of her arm, above the wrist. (LOFT photo)
This just shows how advertisements mess up women's perceived image of what the "perfect" body is. This model had perfectly fine-sized breasts but either Free People or Karma Loop decided to enhance the model's right breast, and then promptly forgot to give the other one the extra lift.
Natalia Vodianova's July 2012 cover for GQ Russia has the model all out of proportion... and her hair seemingly carved out with the "lasso" tool on Photoshop.
In this J. Crew ad, someone went a little crazy with the photoshop and left some very interesting thigh cut-outs.
Maybe this model is super-talented and rides some kind of unicycle contraption. We doubt it. This is a case of horrible photoshop. How could Neiman Marcus have assumed that this model's backside could cover up the entire half of a bike?
Jessica Alba is the latest victim of over-enthused retouching, on the June 2012 cover of Marie Claire. The whole cover seems washed in a bright pink haze, and something seems a little robot-y about it to us. Maybe it's the way they did her hair? (Courtesy photo)
In this printed ad from an Italian haircare line, the female model's legs seem to have gone missing... or perhaps the male model's biceps are so big they conceal them? (PSD photo)
Model Angela Linvdall posed for the March cover of Vogue Mexico looking every beauty but also, very elongated. Her neck and jawline seemed to have been smoothed and stretched out or she's a modern-day Stretch Armstrong.
It's one thing for model's to have endlessly long legs, but how can a human have more than two knees? Apparently, these models do. In this ad -- if you look closely -- the models' knees are bending but not where the skirt is bending. Optical illusion? Who knows.
Bloomingdales turned a perfectly innocent model into a mutant, giving her the pointiest, most elongated elbow we've ever seen.
The leg bone is not connected to the hip bone. Period. And for more, check out a dozen or so airbrushed Angel fails.
By now, we're used to seeing models' bodies whittled down -- but how about reverse retouching? Like, making someone appear heavier than she is? That's what happened with Kamilla Wladyka who was Photoshopped to look healthier. For the cover of Healthy magazine.
And On And On. This model loves Suave's Mango Mandarin body wash so much that she hasn't realized she's an amputee.
We don't think the lady model's legs make any sense in Dolce & Gabbana's ad for light blue, although, somehow, 47 percent of you thought everything looked just peachy.
We still don't know what this was about but it seems more relevant than ever. Did Wills dye his hair just for the Hello cover shoot? Or was someone playing around with the color and contrast in everyone's favorite retouching program?
Here's an interesting spin: model Irina Shayk claims GQ Spain Photoshopped the underwear right off of her and that she never posed in the buff. She's taking the Spanish glossy to court over the pics.
"New Zealand's Next Top Model" came under fire for having a 16-year-old contestant pose topless, with only mud smeared across her naked breasts and then posted an unedited picture from the shoot online. The solution? A spray of Photoshopped steam covering up the girl's chest.
While Anne Hathaway looked stunning on British GQ's February 2010 issue, something's not quite right with her ultra-smooth armpit...
Another Ann Taylor photoshop fail...this time, they took out their airbrushing anger by amputating this poor model's arm!
On the January issue of ELLE Czech, model Denisa Dvorakova's arms channeled Barbie's freakishly sharp angled limbs. Furthermore, the synthetic looking visage of her face doesn't adds to her plastic-doll appearance.
We're not sure why someone would change Hilary Rhoda's already perfect and sky-high cheekbones to begin with-- but that didn't stop Numero Tokyo from engaging in this photoshop fail. The model's razor-sharp cheekbones were given a little too much tapering...yikes!
Some were shocked at Kate Middleton's frail frame in her Alexander McQueen gown on her wedding day. But a Grazia magazine retoucher decided to take it up a notch by airbrushing her already tiny waist, to look just like a life-size Barbie's instead. It seems that Grazia has tried to trick us into thinking the Duchess has the worlds smallest waist.
It's hard to even tell that this Maybelline ad features the one-and-only Christy Turlington, who is so airbrushed that she's basically unrecognizable. While the supermodel has always been known for her flawless complexion, her skin is so overly retouched that it bares more resemblance to a 3D animation than Christy herself. CORRECTION: A previous version of this caption identified the makeup brand incorrectly.
Louis Vuitton's fall 2010 campaign featuring models Christy Turlington, Karen Elson and Natalia Vodianova is so aesthetically pleasing to look at, that it's hard to notice this photoshop mystery. But if you look closely in the mirror, you'll see a random reflexion in the mirror that doesn't match up with the actual scene going on.
Kate Moss and her eight-year-old-daughter Lila Grace are as pretty as can be in this September 2011 Vogue spread. But unfortunately, Lila Grace and her poor fingers are the victims in this photoshop disaster.
Kim Kardashian has always embraced her curvy figure--but the original and untouched photo that Complex.com accidentally posted of a thinner Kim says otherwise.
This photoshop faux-pass is brought to you by H&M, who decided to give this model a face lift...but literally. We're not quite sure why they choose to make her entire face disappear from a 45 degree view, but whatever the reason, it seriously freaks us out.
Even though it was confirmed by a company rep that this was not Photoshopped, it still looks as if there is no horse body behind that model!
Photoshop was used and abused on the cover of Charlize Theron's Los Angeles Confidential cover. Her hand looks more like a paw (or claw) as it appears that her fingers have all melted together-- creepy!
We're pretty sure that a child was responsible for scribbling up (and coloring in) this photoshop fail. The sketchy image from Walmart appears to be selling a bikini top...but we can't really tell.
This Campari campaign morphed Jessica Alba into a much (much) thinner version of herself. While she looks perfectly fit in both images, if the originals hadn't been leaked, we probably would have actually believed the lies...But unfortunately this wasn't the case.
While this isn't exactly the worst (or most obvious) photoshop flub we've seen, the original footage from this Ann Taylor campaign tells a different story. The screenshot, taken from a "behind-the-scenes" video, is a much more accurate portrayal of Naomi Watts- who looks way too overly airbrushed in the final version.
Someone messed up big time with this unrealistically photoshopped waist on Nordstrom's website. We're so distracted by her startlingly small torso that we can't even focus on the cute orange polo shirt. Note: This caption was edited for clarity's sake.
Russian model Anna Selezneva has been stretched to her limit in this photo for German label Set. While her left leg is lifted onto a couch, her right leg has been attacked by some vicious monster that bit right into her thigh!
Is it just us, or does Paris Hilton looks faker than ever on this Vanity Fair cover? Her strangely smooth face actually sort of creeps us out to be honest.
Does anyone else feel bad for this victim of retouching madness? This Talbot's photoshop abuser settled on giving this poor model only one leg.
For being 44 years old, Julia Roberts looks pretty near amazing. And while the actress still looks pretty in this Lancome ad, we just wish they didn't make her skin look so freakishly smooth. From the looks of it, the retouchers airbrushed the life out of Julia Roberts' face, and gave her a plastic visage instead.
Victoria's Secret, who is a notorious fan of photoshop abuse, was up to their old tricks again. This time, Model Candice Swanepoel's shoulder joint appears to be disconnected from the rest of her body.
Um, should someone tell Marissa Miller that she's missing a limb? Evidently, Victoria's Secret took out a fit of retouching rage on the model's arm.
Just wondering, but who is that girl in those recent Rimmel ads? The faulty campaign featured a photoshopped image of someone who resembled a Zooey Deschanel lookalike with plastic surgery gone wrong.
Last time we checked, Khloe Kardashian is noticeably taller than both Kim and Kourtney...Khloe, who at 5'10 normally towers over her pint-sized sisters, apparently shrunk down to "fit" the frame for this Sears campaign shot by Annie Leibovitz. And what's going on with Khloe's right hand?
It's pretty disturbing that these Ralph Lauren photos somehow got the go-ahead to be published in the first place...The fashion label received harsh criticism for these images featuring an emaciated looking model, who actually more so resembles a bobble head on a skeletal frame. Even more alarming is that the photoshop victim, Filippa Hamilton- claims that she was actually fired by Ralph Lauren for being "too fat."
SimpleBe, a UK brand known for catering to plus sizes, has photoshopped this models hand into, what appears to be, a claw.
This Target Australia ad contains one major mistake: there seems to be a hand resting on mom's hair. Yeah, that's an extra limb, that we assume belongs to the dad. (Target ad)


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I am in shock that after this thoughtful upgrade we are wasting valuable space on FGMO!
Why not Formic Acid?
How about Powdered Sugar?
How about cell size?
Drone cell removal?
At least we all can read with confidence that those treatments have a positive effect. But FGMO?????
When will we yell UNCLE on this waste of space?!!!
Otherwise, looks good. :-)

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text: Hi all. I just wanted to share some little projects I've done with the Shiva Paintstiks I've been experimenting with lately. Here's a like to some eyeglass cases I made this week. Quilted Eyeglass Cases with Paintstiks Deco I just dropped these three off at a local gallery where I sell some of my work.


text: I would agree that if your bees are in an area with a great abundance of different pollen that is true. Unfortunately the increasing monoculture makes it more and more difficult to get the diversity needed for strong healthy hives. Beekeepers are a pretty bright bunch overall and they are choosing more and more to spend their hard earned money on pollen sub. because they can see it is helping their bees and not because someone is just making claims. A frame of bees rents for $20 in February and a pound of pollen sub. sells for about a buck.


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Hi everyone, new to this great beekeeping forum. This is my second year keeping bees. I usually do a lot of wood working but was inspired by my mother in-law a couple years back when I assembled some Langs' for her and thought to myself how cool is this. So after reading beekeeping for dummies and much research on the net I built some of my own Langs'.
Last year, at the end of April I got a 3lb. package from Beekind in sebastapol, Italians. They started off great, comb drawn out fast, queen laying, brood growing, workers in and out all day sunrise to sunset, legs pillowed with pollen, awsome. After 2 months, when 2 deeps were full of brood and honey, I placed the first super. No go. The ladies didn't draw any comb. I attributed this to possibly the drought we're currently in. I was'nt put off by this, I figured that the following year would be better. I was just happy to have bees and doing a little to help better the world. Anyways, around end of July I first noticed verroa mites and began treating with powdered sugar/screened bottom board routine. I'm not into chemical treatment. I guess I'm crunchy at heart. So, everything stayed at expected pace going into winter, as the literiture said, except a month ago when checking on the ladies( the Knock test for the hum) there was no Hum. Hmm, i thought. Time to open the hive. There was only a handful of bees, no larve, no brood, a bunch of scattered drone brood, a lot of capped and un capped honey and pollen. Oh no, no more space, but enough about me, thanks for reading. by


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8,000 BTU Through the Wall Air Conditioner
Description & Highlights
LG 8,000 BTU Through the Wall Air Conditioner - White
Keep your home comfortable this summer with the LG 8,000 BTU Through the Wall Air Conditioner (LT0813CNR). With a number of great user convenient features, this air conditioner will be a perfect way to stay out of the heat throughout the summer months. One of the major areas of focus that went into the design of this A.C. was durability, and for through the wall A.C. units a major area of concern when it comes to durability is the corrosive elements that it is constantly exposed to. To combat this LG covered the appliance with its patented gold fin anti-corrosion coating that will ensure that this unit will keep you and your family comfortable for years to comes. Care was also given to the unit in the case of an unwanted power outage, as a convenient auto restart feature gets the unit back up and cooling without requiring any user interaction. With a cooling area of up to 340 sq. feet, this air conditioner will be a great addition to any small to medium sized room this summer.
Coverage Area:Ideal for medium sized rooms, this unit can effectively cool any room in your home that is up to 340 square feet in size
Gold Fin Anti-Corrosion:LG's unique gold fin corrosion resistant coating helps ensure that this unit will resist the elements and keep your home cool for years to come
Three (3) Fan and Cooling Speeds:Set the fan speed to precisely where you want it with three (3) independent fan speeds
Auto Restart:A power failure auto restart feature gets your AC cooling again as soon as the power is restored
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Please Note: This unit does not include the wall sleeve required for proper installation.
- Model: LT0813CNRLG 8,000 BTU Through the Wall Air Conditioner
- Brand: LGUniversal fit sleeve sold separately
- 8000 BTU'sThree (3) fan speeds
- Cooling area: 340 sq. ft.Four (4) way air deflection
- Remote controlGold fin anti corrosion
- Auto restartInput voltage: 115 V/60 Hz
- Energy saver modesPower: 830 W/7.5 A
- 24 hr programmable timerWeight: 73 lbs
- Easy to read digital displayDimensions: 14 13/32" H x 24" W x 20 3/32" D
- Warranty: 1 year
- Height: 14 13/32"
- Width: 24"
- Depth: 20 3/32"


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UTSA Staff Council establishes scholarships
By Cynthia Orth
Director of Define Administrative Services
(July 5, 2006)--The UTSA Staff Council announces the establishment of the Staff Council Scholarships.
Classified and administrative and professional employees are encouraged to apply for the scholarships. The first scholarships will be awarded for fall 2006 to one undergraduate and one graduate student at $250 for each scholarship.
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 application deadline for fall 2006 scholarships is Friday, July 21.
Staff Council members raised scholarship funds by selling bottled water at the UTSA commencement ceremonies in May. It was the first such fundraising event by the organization, and will be repeated at upcoming graduation ceremonies and other events to ensure the continuation of the scholarships.
Download an application including scholarship criteria at the UTSA Staff Council Web site.
The application must include a biographical essay. Submit application materials at the Development Office, John Peace Library Building Room 4.02.08, 1604 Campus.
For more information, contact Elizabeth Braun, Development Office, at (210) 458-6384.


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I am looking into purchasing a Bee-Z-Smoker and was wondering if there was anyone out there who has one of these and could share their experience. Thanks...
I am looking into purchasing a Bee-Z-Smoker and was wondering if there was anyone out there who has one of these and could share their experience. Thanks...
My brother got one recently. He really likes it, especially when lighting up on a windy day. Wind is one commodity we certainly have in west-central Kansas. I think that one benefit alone is worth every penny, although I have to admit I don't own one yet. It blows a nice amount of cool smoke. We use Traeger or similar brand pellets so they're food grade. They light up nicely and burn a long time. My concern is if/when the battery gets low, there is no replacement like my cordless tools have. I imagine one just needs to make certain it's charged before leaving for the apiary.
I have to admit it works really well and it's just a matter of time before I pull the trigger and get my own. We did a talk to several hundred grade school students at a Kids Ag Day sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce two days ago. It was neat showing the evolution of bee equipment over the years - skep to Langstroth hive, wax sheets to Pierco foundation, smoking bush (photo of Bicorp Spain cave paintings) to my antique Woodman and finally using the Bee-Z. I give it a good score overall, but it does come with a hefty price tag. I'm considering a way to convert a standard smoker using a battery operated aquarium pump, but the 'toaster' element light up is really nice.
Thanks for your input. Is there anyone else out there? I am always just so skeptical of battery operated machines. The battery never seems to last and you have to replace them.
I got one sent to Australia and love it.
My dad laughed and laughed when I was telling him about it on the phone. Anyhow, he came to the farm for a visit. After seeing it in action, and having a play he says to me at the end of the weekend, can I buy him one? haha!!
He has had his for about a month - Still tells me how great it is. Loves the conveinience of it. Came in very handy for fathers day that one.
I reckon the unit needs a few small improvements. The air blower button is slightly clumsy to use with sticky gloves on - not sure how to fix that tho?
I am using a piece of foam to jam in the end to put it out. SOme kind of cork, or a built in metal slide would be good. Shaking the unit doesnt put it out for me like in the promo video. I rate it 9.6/10.
Pretty good rating! I think I am going to get one myself. Anymore comments?
There is a review of this smoker in the Tuesday September 14th diary posting at http://www.honeybeeworld.com/diary/default.htm
My good old smoker works just fine batterie operated sheeesh 89-100 dollars for a smoker. I can buy alot of other beekeeping stuff for that.
99.99% of questions can be answered by Just reading books.
Thanks for the info guys. I went ahead and bought one. Looking forward to finding out how it works...
The downside for me, and probably for other players too is the lack of battery interchange.
If the smoker used 18V NiCad or Lithium batteries (e.g. Ryobi or Makita) it would be a no-brainer. The added convenience would certainly tip the scales to broader application.
Bee-Z-Smoker: $149.99
Patent pending bee smoker uses an 18 volt rechargeable battery pack to power a proprietary heat element that smolders common wood shavings and/or pellets and blows the smoke using a silent running fan. Products are shipped using UPS. If you require other shipping arrangements call 603-446-7919 before you buy.
What ya gonna do when the battery goes dead and the backup is on the charger 200 miles back at the shop?! (o;?
Probably laugh about it because we are already miles in front
A big part of the reason I enjoy beekeeping is because of its easy going, down-to-earthiness ways. I use wood for hives, not styrofoam, a large quill (when I can find one) instead of a brush, and everything else that lets me be part of a craft that is virtually unchanged for the last hundred or so years. It makes me feel like part of the earth and nature instead of the electronic and plastic world that is being shoved on me every day.
Any way I can preserve that feeling, I believe, will make me a better beekeeper and will be more profitable for my health and well being.
One of the most pleasant moments (even though it takes five minutes, shush!) is lighting my smoker. It signals the beginning of another time I get to be with my bees, learning, giving, caring, and taking a portion in return. I think of this time as a very special moment. It is anticipation of the great feeling of satisfaction I get when I'm with the bees.
So, in defense of what I consider the maintenance of the craft, I have to pass on this new gadget. I fear it is yet another step toward our elimination of another thing that is so dear to me.
His Hive Honey Farm - Do all for His glory!
I will also pass on the battery operated, electrically enhanced bee smoker...our good old dadant smokers stay lit just fine and last for years and years without having to plug them in...next we will be putting ceiling fans in the hives...oh yeah they already have those too
A government large enough to provide everything you need is strong enough to take everything you have. T. Jefferson


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Deathwing's so sad on the holiday card pic =(
trying myself at screenshot manipulating...
This is something I worked on recently. I surprised myself with the results.
Its an RP character of mine. Hope you like her.
Great armour customization too.
EDIT: Dafuq. I tried using quick post and thought it would just latch my new post onto this one like it used to. Apparently it doesn't do that anymore. :S
An unfinished speedpaint of a wild worgen. Her armour was derived from the armour on the old worgen model.
Speedpaint of a possible character. He's got all sorts of crazy body mods and shit.
I don't know what it is about the Forsaken, but there's something so sexy about the males. They're so grotty and animalistic.
The boar skull was inspired by Merkova.
A kind of old picture of Ze'ev that I forgot about, so here it is finally!
I kinda changed the basic Southerner head a bit. I made it more slanted and long, and made the ears more horselike.
(For those that don't know, I've decided to fill in the gaps in the Draenei lore for fun. I've split them into two main groups; the stocky and hedonistic Northerners, and the tall and ferocious Southerners.)
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Saw that the other day via one of my various warcraft art groups I follow and it's very lovely!
Really great work!
My BF's Shammy:
My Hunter:
I have been doing a few WoW pieces in the style of my Sindi one. . . so mainly headshots with a lot of billowing hair ;-)
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Gamer Girl since Vanilla- Pet and Mount Collector!!!


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Top photo: Ravi Sandhu
Bottom photo: Miguel Yacaman
UTSA researchers named AAAS fellows by peers
By Christi Fish
Public Affairs Specialist
(Dec. 18, 2008)--UTSA researchers Ravi Sandhu and Miguel J. Yacaman have been awarded the distinction of American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) Fellow, an elected honor bestowed upon AAAS members by their peers.
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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Professor and Lutcher Brown Endowed Chair in Cyber Security, Sandhu serves as the executive director of UTSA's Institute for Cyber Security. Yacaman is a UTSA professor and chair of the Department of Physics and Astronomy.
This year, 486 members have been awarded the honor of fellow by the AAAS because of their scientifically or socially distinguished efforts to advance science or its applications. Sandhu and Yacaman each will be presented with an official certificate and a gold rosette pin at the AAAS Fellows Forum Feb. 14 during the 2009 AAAS Annual Meeting in Chicago.
This year's AAAS fellows will be announced in the AAAS News and Notes section of the journal Science on Dec. 19, 2008.
As part of the Section on Information, Computing and Communication, Sandhu was elected to be an AAAS fellow "for distinguished contributions to cyber security including seminal role-based access control and usage control models, and for professional leadership in research journals and conferences."
As part of the Section on Physics, Yacaman was elected to be an AAAS fellow "for his many contributions in nanotechnology and materials science and in improving education and research in physics in Latin America, particularly in Mexico."
The tradition of AAAS fellows began in 1874. Currently, members can be considered for the rank of fellow if nominated by the steering groups of the association's 24 sections, by any three fellows who are current AAAS members (two of the three sponsors cannot be affiliated with the nominee's institution) or by the AAAS chief executive officer.
Each steering group then reviews the nominations of individuals within its respective section and a final list is forwarded to the AAAS council, which votes on the aggregate list. The council is the policymaking body of the association chaired by the AAAS president and consists of the members of the board of directors, the retiring section chairs, delegates from each electorate and each regional division and two delegates from the National Association of Academies of Science.
The American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) is the world's largest general scientific society and publisher of the journal, Science. Founded in 1848, AAAS includes some 262 affiliated societies and academies of science servicing 10 million individuals. Science has the largest paid circulation of any peer-reviewed general science journal with an estimated total readership of 1 million. The non-profit AAAS is open to all and fulfills its mission to advance science and serve society through initiatives in science policy, international programs, science education and more. For the latest research news, visit EurekAlert!, the premier science news Web site and a service of AAAS.


text: I am having a terrible situation with this plastic entrance feeder. I hived my packaged bees on Monday and already the feeder was empty. When I went to add more syrup, I had to pull the entire feeder out and turn the yellow bottle upside down to pour more in, then insert the entire tray and all back into the hive. This is a feeder that Brushy Mt. sells with the English Garden Hive. This type feeding tray inserts into the area of the front entrance inside the hive. Tonight when I tried to re-insert the tray, something was blocking the entrance and I could not get it to go back in. The bees were really pissed at me and they started swarming out. I finally forced it back in, killing some of the bees, I got stung and now I'm crying because of my frustration over this feeder. I felt so horrible to kill those bees but I had to get the feeder back in because the temp is going down to 38 degrees tonight and I had to make sure they would be okay. They are still hanging around the outside and syrup is everywhere. I hung an infrared light out so that they could have time to get settled back in since it is already dark here. Can anyone tell me about this feeder and what could have gone wrong?? I can't believe it and am not sure I like this feeding type. Have I lost my bees? Are they going to forgive me for this mistake??


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Beastly Bits #45
Tons to power through today...so get your scrolling fingers, open ears, and dancing shoes ready for a fun-filled ride through Beastonia. Oh, and it's Friday. What could be better?
And away we go...
Noel Gallagher played his first post-Oasis gig in London last night. How did it go? NME's got the dirt here.
Beck, Liars and St. Vincent cover INXS' Guns in the Sky as part of the funky folkster's Record Club series. Watch the radness unfold here.
Avian X is ready to unleash a new track to iTunes. World on Fire is a tight slice of quickly drummed and silkily sung vocals that highlight her unique tones. It's a bit rock-tinged, a little dubstep wobbly, and it's an exclusive clip below for free.
It's true. The Rock Band video game series will let out Jimi Hendrix's entire Axis: Bold as Love album as downloadable content. I cringed, but then thought, hey it would be super badass to fake shred on the legend's riffs. More info here.
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Original post made by Cindy Cross, Parkside, on Sep 19, 2011
Today Michele Bachmann spoke at a small business in her home town of Waterloo, Iowa. The business, OMJC Signal, a safety equipment manufacturer, opened its doors for Bachmann to answer questions in an informal round-table setting.
During this appearance, Bachmann shared her sentiments about health care and reminisced about the good-ole-days when many Americans purchased their own health insurance, and didn't depend on their employer for insurance.
"When I grew up here in Iowa, we owned our own health insurance. We didn't necessarily have it from our employer," she said. "I think you should be able to own your plan, so your employer doesn't own it - you get to own it, and you buy it with your own tax-free money. You should be able to set aside whatever amount of your income you need to purchase the kind of health care you need for yourself, for your family."
Really? This scenario happened when we were cooking on avocado green range tops, and gas was less than a $1.00. This was so long ago, the very idea Bachmann talks about causes the average American to laugh out loud.
If a person lost their job (and health insurance), they would have the option to get COBRA—which stands for the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1985, which is a law passed by the U.S. Congress on a reconciliation basis and signed by President Reagan that mandates an insurance program giving some employees the ability to continue health insurance coverage after leaving employment. It is an insurance option that costs less that private insurance.
Under COBRA, for a family of five (two adults and three children), the average cost is $1,005 per month. Private insurance with Kaiser or Blue Shield is substantially more.
Once again, Bachmann is speaking in platitudes. More rhetoric to those who don't know, don't care, or can't relate to what she's talking about. With insurance covered by employers, the employee is generally paying only 20% of the total cost plus, in many instances, a co-payment at the time of a doctor's appointment.
With her foot in mouth exercise last week with the commentary about a woman who approached her stating that her daughter suffered from mental retardation after the HPV vaccine, Bachmann attempted to back pedal by telling The Associated Press today, "All I was doing is relaying what a woman had said. I relayed what she said. I wasn't attesting to her accuracy. I wasn't attesting to anything."
Her commentary today about insurance is another example of how out of touch Bachmann is, and how she tailors her speeches to attract applause from a small select group who showers her with praise.
Bachmann reminds me of another female candidate out there on stand-by.
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a resident of Del Prado
on Sep 20, 2011 at 9:07 am
She is just another illustration as to why women should not try to hold public office. Just always a disaster, Feinstein, Boxer, Palin, Clinton, Whitman, Hostermann, Kallio, etc. Should just forget about it.
a resident of Birdland
on Sep 20, 2011 at 10:20 am
Please share with us, Mike, why you think Feinstein, Boxer and Clinton are "disasters." Is it because they have done such an outstanding job in the offices they have held? Is that why in the case of F and B, they continue to get re-elected?
Oh, I get it. You're just a pig who feels threatened by empowered women. Must suck to be you.
a resident of Another Pleasanton neighborhood
on Sep 20, 2011 at 1:15 pm
Can we please stop talking about Bachmann? Maybe she will go away.
a resident of another community
on Sep 20, 2011 at 2:19 pm
jimf01 is a registered user.
One thing that Pat and I agree on. But Cindy Cross gets herself in trouble, even when she is working from liberal talking points. Her political analysis, even of a piece of tissue paper like Bachmann, is full of fail it isn't funny.
Cindy, try to pay attention to what is actually going on if you are going to try to be a pundit. After all, it is your boss who emailed me and told me she is looking for bloggers who have strong opinions and can articulate (and defend) those opinions. At the time, I thought it meant she wanted to add more bloggers, but now I understand. She is looking for your replacement.
a resident of Carlton Oaks
on Sep 20, 2011 at 2:56 pm
I thought this piece was a very solid follow-up to your piece of last week where you discussed the rabid death-craving disposition of the Republican audience at the debate. Thanks so much, and do keep up the good work!
a resident of Del Prado
on Sep 21, 2011 at 8:00 am
I don't know about any of you who've had to use COBRA, but we used its coverage from 2001-2003 to the tune of $2100/month for 2 adults and 1 child. Where in the world does Cindy get $1005/month for a family of 5?
a resident of Bordeaux Estates
on Sep 21, 2011 at 9:12 am
I agree with Margaret. The image of Ron Paul standing in front of a rabid "Let 'im die!" audience was priceless. Ron Paul, Michele Bachmann, and the rest of the GOP faithful had a lot to be proud of on the night.
a resident of Another Pleasanton neighborhood
on Sep 21, 2011 at 3:48 pm
Yes, I have been very PROUD of future President ROMNEY in all the debates ! !
We wouldn't have had to endure all we have, if Romney had been the Repub nominee last time. I sure hope the radicals don't screw up this primary, like they did last time. If they screw it up the primaries this time, they'll be a footnote in the history books.
The incumbent would stay, like they usually do.
a resident of Avila
on Sep 21, 2011 at 4:02 pm
Either way, whether it's Perry or the shape-shifting unctuous one, Obama has little to worry about.
a resident of Another Pleasanton neighborhood
on Sep 21, 2011 at 6:00 pm
I completely agree with Romney Rooter. If the Repubicans are smart, they will nominate someone who attracts the independent in the middle.
a resident of Downtown
on Sep 21, 2011 at 6:41 pm
Obama's got the middle sewn up. No yucky Mormon boy scout leaders as our president!
a resident of Another Pleasanton neighborhood
on Sep 21, 2011 at 6:58 pm
Tanisha - maybe you should look at the latest polls. Obama is losing the middle very fast and therefore it is increasingly likely that he will be a one-term President. I think this is why he is starting to panic and double-down on his far-left base.
Don't know if you are joking or not, but it is unfortunate to hear the bigotry in your statement.
a resident of Downtown
on Sep 21, 2011 at 7:10 pm
Yes, if one looks at polls other than the discredited Rasmussen, Obama is in pretty good shape vs. any Repub contender. Perry is slipping fast as the public gets to know him; Bachmann has already splashed down at the bottom of the trash heap. Romney isn't going anywhere because even the daffy right knows better than to trust him with anything beyond postal delivery inspector. Face it, the right has no plan other than to protect holdings of the rich while slashing away at middle-class salaries. Obama will win with ease, and expect his coattails to be very long indeed.
a resident of Highland Oaks
on Sep 21, 2011 at 8:29 pm
While I'm confident that the world will continue spinning ether way, the way it's looking, all President Obama has to do is sit back and smile. If the Republican contenders wish to make headway, they'd be well-advised to consider this.
a resident of Stoneridge Orchards
on Sep 21, 2011 at 9:49 pm
Mike makes an excellent point. Republican candidates should sit back and smile too. C'mon you guys, consider this.
a resident of Parkside
on Sep 22, 2011 at 9:21 am
Unless you want 4 more years circling the toilet, as we've seen since 2008, then you need to vote for ABO (anyone but obama).
With the economy being the biggest crisis facing us, it's painfully clear that obama and his appointed minions have no clue what to do, other than make the situation worse. What did you expect hiring a community agitator to be the leader of the free world?
a resident of Another Pleasanton neighborhood
on Sep 22, 2011 at 12:21 pm
I agree with steve, Obama has no clue. However, neither do any Republican or Tea Party extremists. For that matter, neither does any of us. We are living in the past. We think the politicos actually control our economy. We think the future will be like the past. But the world has changed... forever.
I work for a good old, large American industrial company. We manufacture "things". We are job creators (the latest Republican buzz word - aka propaganda). Unfortunately, very few of these jobs are in the U. S.. Give us lower taxes and we can invest more agressively in low labor cost regions of the world.
It does not stop there. Knowledge workers. My development team consists of two H1-B onshore members and about 3 or 4 offshore members. We can add or subtract highly skilled engineers at will. What are normally high paying skilled jobs are also going offshore.
There seems to be no real solution that is even being talked about, and consequently the standard of living of average Americans appears to have no where to go but down.
a resident of Downtown
on Sep 22, 2011 at 1:46 pm
Hey Vacationer, I think Adam Smith predicted something quite similar to what you are describing. Capital within a capitalist system overwhelms the very concept of nationhood. Global economies make nations obsolete. Once Capital has its own way, however, and sets the bar ever lower (wages, salaries) with its ghoulish practices, then the fun really starts. Enter Marx, and we're on our way! Some of the smattering of leftist rhetoric on these pages is only a smattering of what's to come.
a resident of Highland Oaks
on Sep 22, 2011 at 8:06 pm
Resident Vacationing in Italy makes an excellent point.
a resident of Another Pleasanton neighborhood
on Sep 22, 2011 at 10:05 pm
Tanisha, Mike, et al, MSNBC said poll today, Thur 9/25, shows Romney leads Obama by 7 points, 47 - 40 !! Perry is behind Obama by 2.
a resident of Highland Oaks
on Sep 22, 2011 at 10:38 pm
Romney Rooter,
Outstanding progress in an ongoing process.
I think Resident on Vacation in Italy's post goes to a deeper level than poll standing, though, by pointing out that no party is capable of altering the larger trends affecting economics and employment, which is certainly a point worth examining, especially since we've got some time before the election.
a resident of Livermore
on Sep 23, 2011 at 6:43 pm
the only polls matter will come a few weeks before the election...
a resident of Another Pleasanton neighborhood
on Sep 23, 2011 at 8:42 pm
Republicans, I hope you are listening. I hope you get practical and put forward a candidate that independents like me can embrace. Put somebody through who is electable by the broader population.
This latest poll from MSNBC is telling:
In hypothetical 2012 general election matchups, Romney has a 47 to 40 percent margin over the president, with Obama holding a 44 to 42 percent margin over Perry, which is well within the poll's sampling error.
The poll indicates that the president leads Perry by six points among independent voters, with Romney topping Obama by nine points among independents.
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Jan 24, 2014 at 10:50 am #1312396
I've been watching Zebralights website lately and am completely puzzled at how these guys stay in business. They currently have 15 headlights and 7 flashlights listed on their website but not one is available for order… they have no stock!!
I like Zebralight, and own a couple of their lights but how can they not carry stock of the items they advertise? I've been waiting for a specific headlight to become available since December and about a week ago it became available (it was the only headlight that became available out of the 15 headlights on their website). So I ordered mine and it's in the mail but they were once again sold out almost immediately (they we in stock for 5 days).
Anybody have any insight on how these guys run their business? Pretty strange business model from what I've seen.Jan 24, 2014 at 11:02 am #2065816
Bob GrossMember
@b-g-2-2Locale: Silicon Valley
This company probably has 100% of its stock coming from a single factory in China. This is what happens when there is some major problem at that factory. This is especially tricky when they have some new product coming out soon. They want to keep the buying focus on the new one, so they let the older products run out.
This is what happens when you have a very narrow product line.
–B.G.–Jan 24, 2014 at 1:47 pm #2065857
IVO KBPL Member
@joylesshusbandLocale: PA lately
You do not have the full picture of their business model. Neither do I, but their web site is not the only game in town.
They sell via (online) retailers as well, and most of the retailers are fully stocked with the latest models.
I bought a few H52w 2 weeks ago from a retail outfit, at approx. 20% discount vs. paying full price @ zebralight.com and waiting…Jan 24, 2014 at 2:00 pm #2065859
Brian JohnsBPL Member
@bcutlerjLocale: NorCal
Has stock and they have a coupon code that gets the H52 down to arond $54.Jan 24, 2014 at 4:28 pm #2065889
Steve BSpectator
@geokiteLocale: Southern California
Yes, other online retailers sell their lights. In the past month, I picked up a H52 for night hiking, and a H600 and H600F for mountain biking.
I really like their lights. The beam pattern is really good with a smooth, even hot spot. The floody is in the mail.
SteveJan 24, 2014 at 4:35 pm #2065895
Steven DiogenesMember
Any idea what the 0.01 Lm setting is for? You definitely can't read with that…Jan 24, 2014 at 5:37 pm #2065916
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"Any idea what the 0.01 Lm setting is for? You definitely can't read with that…"
No purpose whatsoever. They just chose to toot it as a "feature" since the circuitry utilized allows for that low setting.
The only way to extract value out of 0.01 lm is when you want to make yourself distinctive from a "black hole"…. which absorbs everything, while you would emit "something".
I suspect one could appreciate 0.01 lm deep in a cave or a tunnel, which is not where zebralight customers tend to spend any of their time.Jan 24, 2014 at 7:36 pm #2065952
I used the .01 lm light on my last trip. When I went to bed I left the light "on" so that I could more easily find it in the dark. It worked OK but I had to make sure the light was propped up facing the right direction. Honestly, not needed as I always know where my light is anyway… Just a geek thing… I just wanted to see if I could figure out a use for the .01 lm setting.Jan 24, 2014 at 7:40 pm #2065953
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@dandydanLocale: Cascadia
Most of the Zebralights are actually available with only a modest delay.
Zebralight endeavours – albeit poorly – to keep their lights in stock. When they are out of stock, or "backordered" all that it really means it that the lights ships to you directly from the factory instead of thru the Zebralight offices. For example, on January 6 I ordered a backordered H52 and it shipped 10 days later from China to me directly. Obviously that's not ideal, but for the most part you can order stuff when it's out of stock and you'll still get it quicker than you will gear from quite a few cottage makers.Jan 25, 2014 at 5:05 am #2066012
I bought mine from illuminationsupply.com with a 10% discount code they had posted on their main page, this was a couple months ago so not sure the code still works but it was "Zebrastripes" I believe. Might want to check them out for available stock though, they are an authorized retailer and ship fast.Jan 25, 2014 at 6:04 am #2066014
Steven McAllisterBPL Member
@brooklynkayakLocale: South West US
I bought mine before they really had any dealers and so purchased from their website.
It took two weeks to get and was shipped from China.
I never regretted it. The best light I've ever used for backpacking.Jan 25, 2014 at 9:54 am #2066073
You can use "zebrastripes" discount code at illuminationsupply.com to get a good discount.
I checked out illuminationsupply.com when I was looking for my most recent light but because I'm in Canada, the shipping and duty makes it a worse deal than ordering directly from Zebralight (even with the discount code). Zebra light ships international orders from China with free shipping and there is no additional charges for duty or taxes at the door.
As a side note, it's interesting to see how many BPL'ers have purchased the H52. I have one as well and have been very pleased with it. I particularly like the fact that it can use AA's or 14500 batteries. At home I use the 14500's and on the trail I use lithium AA's.
I'd be interested in hearing why others have chosen the H52 and how you like it.
Edited to correct coupon code.Jan 25, 2014 at 11:28 am #2066097
Owen McMurreySpectator
@owenmLocale: SE US
"I'd be interested in hearing why others have chosen the H52 and how you like it."
I bought the H52Fw because I wanted to switch to strictly AA batteries, a beam that made better use of its lumens than the pure flood of the older H30w that I continued to use, and a more efficient emitter. The H52Fw has the best combination of features, beam, and tint that I know of for my use, so I put aside my doubts based on past failures due to water ingress and UI faults, and got one. The SC52w I just bought to go with it, but it is a wonderful light.
The floody models are excellent for everything from close use to trail hiking, with a broad beam evenly fading from a wide center, while the regular models without diffusing film give a brighter spot with more reach that is still very large, and maintain very bright spill. I'm fond of saying that the floody models are better if you're looking FOR something, while the undiffused beam is better for looking AT something. Together, I think they make an excellent combination for use in the woods.
These new models are of different construction than the ones that I have had fail. I don't know if they are susceptible to the same problems, and it's quite possible they are not. My trust is not easily regained, however. I won't submerge them, will keep the headlamp under the hood of my rain jacket if hiking in the rain, and hopefully will continue to enjoy them for years to come.Jan 25, 2014 at 8:32 pm #2066264
Tad EnglundBPL Member
@bestbuilderLocale: Pacific Northwest
The "zebralight" didnn't work for me at Illuminationsupply.com. Maybe because it was backordered?Jan 25, 2014 at 10:10 pm #2066290
OOPS, My Bad!! I went by memory, which at my age is a losing proposition.
The code is actually "zebrastripes" when ordering at Illuminationsupplies.com
I've corrected it in my post above as well.
Sorry!Jan 26, 2014 at 8:51 am #2066351
Steven DiogenesMember
I have the H52F. The low level light is perfect for reading (the highest of the three lows). With 9 or 10 (can't remember) different lm settings, you can customize it for your sweet spot. It throws as far as my friend's mid-quality lamp, while also lighting up much more area. I appreciate that it runs on one AA and lithiums I believe are 10g less than normal AAs. I like it :)Jan 26, 2014 at 6:59 pm #2066586
Steve BSpectator
@geokiteLocale: Southern California
I choose the H52 because it can hook onto your belt and illuminate the trail from waist level. Better shadows, and your breath doesn't obstruct your vision. The light doesn't have to be right in front, as the light can twist on the clip. You could have multiple lights, like one on either side of your waist.
SteveJan 26, 2014 at 7:50 pm #2066614
David ThomasBPL Member
@davidinkenaiLocale: North Woods. Far North.
Having caved a lot in a past life, I'd use a 0.01 lumen mode as a survey point as my surveyor partner got a bearing and azimuth doing a foresight and then I'd look in the reverse direction and hope to see a very dim light while shooting a backsight.
Cavers like to use bright lights, but they hate to look at bright lights.Jan 27, 2014 at 8:36 am #2066767
Phillip AsbyBPL Member
@pgasbyLocale: North Carolina
As to the OP's question regarding inventory it isn't just Zebralight. Check out the HDS systems threads on candlepowerforums for tales of people waiting months for their HDS lights – and HDS/Henry are about as well respected in the light community as you can get (and all US made …).
I do hope they get their new inventory moving along however. I'd like to get a flood version (wish I'd gotten an H31F before they sold out…)Oct 17, 2014 at 6:17 am #2142363
Ken LarsonBPL Member
@kenlarsonLocale: Western Michigan
Looking for a Zebralight with shipping within 8 hrs?
Put the code: BPL10 in the order form and receive a 10% discount.
Free Shipping.Oct 17, 2014 at 10:20 am #2142401
hwc 1954Member
Why did I get an H52?
I've been using 4 Sevens Quark XML AA flashlights for a while and have been very impressed by their performance. I have a pile of eneloops and good charger options. The H52 gave me the same XML performance in a headlamp.
1) It's capable of being much brighter than the Petzl Tikka it replaced when needed.
2) It's easier to adjust the aim up and down than the Petzl – just rotate it in the holder.
3) It eliminates needing to carry a backup set of AAAs (for the Petzel) in addition to a set of AAs (for a Quark and/or GPS).
I've been very happy with the H52. I try not to use it for hiking, but I wear it constantly when camping. I have the regular spot beam. It lights up plenty to the sides. I'd rather have the longer throw than the floody beam.
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Crow Wing County increases recycling
The Land Services Department annual recycling report shows that recycling was up in Crow Wing County in 2012 by 2,896 tons or 9.9 percent compared to 2011.
Overall, the county exceeded the state recycling goal of 35 percent, a total of 46 percent.
The commercial area increased from 22,720 tons in 2011 to 25,552 tons in 2012, an increase of 2,832 tons or a 12.5 percent increase.
The residential area dropped from 5,150 tons in 2011 to 4,962 tons in 2012, a reduction of 180 tons or a 3.7 percent reduction.
Overall, the commercial sector accounted for 80 percent of the total recycling tonnage in 2012.
"We are pleased with the amount of recycling occurring in Crow Wing County," said Land Services Supervisor Chris Pence. "Recycling keeps items out of the landfill and conserves national resources."
The annual report provides an updated overview of the solid waste/non-landfill related activities within the county. In addition, the report presents data concerning the overall waste generation, recycling activities within the county and data on the other solid waste related programs.
The 2012 Recycling Report is located at www.crowwing.us by searching for "recycling report."
The county also provides recycling/used oil locations throughout Crow Wing County. Oil recycling locations can be found at www.crowwing.us and search for "oil recycling." In addition, lead batteries can be recycled at the County Landfill at no cost.


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Crosses to honor lives lost in shootings
EL PASO COUNTY, Colo. - A local organization delivered crosses Sunday tothe homes of victims of shootings in Black Forest.
There were two shootings on Timberlane Court and another on Burrows Road Saturday. Two people were killed, another person was critically injured. The names of the victims haven't been released yet.
The El Paso County Sheriff's Office arrested 46-year-old Kenneth Lankford early Sunday morning. Lankford is a person of interest in the case. KRDO NewsChannel 13 contacted the sheriff's office for more information about the arrest and the investigation. The sheriff's office did not return any of the phone calls.
The days ahead are difficult for people who knew the victims as neighbors and friends. Crosses for Losses paired up with AspenPointe to offer grief counseling for the Black Forest Community. Crosses for Losses helps get fire victims the tools they need to rebuild. AspenPointe offers mental and behavioral health services.
Lankford lost his home during the Black Forest Fire in June.
"It sounds and seems like everything can just compound so quickly and they don't necessarily have the idea of going and getting that help," said Crosses for Losses' Amanda Davis.
"We don't want this to be the straw that breaks the camel's back," said counselor Karen Hilborn. "Grief runs deeper than we might have thought."
Crosses for Losses also built crosses for the two victims who died in the shootings. The crosses were made from wood that survived the Black Forest Fire. Davis said her neighborhood was shaken by the tragedies. Now, her neighborhood is mourning the loss of some of its own.
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Sportsmans guide free shipping code good for today only.
SMG has some decent pricing on ar-15 barrels --the 16" m4 barrel for $89 shipped don't seem like a bad deal. i fgot one of these a few weeks back and aside from having a rather small .063 gas port it seems as good as and of the budget priced barrels.
it is OOS but should be re-stocked and shipped any time. at the moment is is over due for stocking.
they also have those cheap 20 thermelts for $26.99 for 6 mags --yea they ain't p-mags or troy industry but for $4 a pop they do for range duty. \
they may have some uppers and other parts you might need.
so if your in the "CLUB" and got this free shipping code you can get a deal.
the free shipping code has no limit on the amount so orders under $100 will work. i threatened to order another six pack of thermelts just to make SMG eat the shipping--LOL!


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Top photo: Professor William Dupont (left) reviews a site plan with
student Matthew Waguespack in the studio.
Second photo: Student Dean Wiederstein (right) explains his design to
Jude Valdez, UTSA vice president for community services
Third photo: Patsy Steves speaks with UTSA President Ricardo
Romo at Fire Station 11.
Bottom photo: Fire Station 11
UTSA students create plans to restore firehouse
By James M. Benavides
Public Affairs Specialist
(Dec. 19, 2008)--During the fall 2008 semester, graduate students in the UTSA College of Architecture had a rare opportunity to re-envision a piece of San Antonio history. Just down the street from the Monterey Building on UTSA's Downtown Campus sits the historic Fire Station 11, a structure that traces back more than 80 years.
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Though the station has fallen into disrepair, it is a designated historic property. In the advanced studio of William Dupont, UTSA's San Antonio Conservation Society Endowed Chair for Historic Preservation, students see great potential for rehabilitating and re-using the structure.
After a conversation with Mayor Phil Hardberger and a few phone calls to City Hall, Dupont discovered the disputed ownership of the facility. A hand-written 1892 contract with the Steves family, proprietors of the Steves Sash and Door Company (now Steves and Sons), contained a reversion clause, returning the property to the family if the city no longer maintained a fire company on the premises.
The station was decommissioned in the late 1990s because newer fire engines are too large to be accommodated at the station. A new fire station was built 200 yards south on Frio Street, and the historic station briefly served as an EMS facility before being consigned to warehouse space. When the city moved to sell the property, the Steves family entered litigation to enforce the terms of the 1892 contract.
Dupont met matriarch Patsy Steves after delivering a presentation at a San Antonio Museum of Art event and opened the conversation about the historic station. Steves called upon her sons Marshall, Edward and Sam to endorse a plan for UTSA students to use the property as a case study and to explore new uses for the old fire station. A memorandum of agreement with the Steves family granted the fall 2008 design studio access to the station.
"The firehouse is a laboratory for students to combine the disciplines of historic preservation and architectural design in the same project," said Robert Baron, interim dean of the UTSA College of Architecture. "This is what is so important about the way Professor Dupont teaches his studio. Students first thoroughly analyze the historic building and its context before starting to adapt the building to new uses."
On Dec. 4, members of the Steves family gathered with the architecture students at Fire Station 11 to review proposals for renovating the historic structure. Students shared concepts for a residential setting, offices and conference rooms, a health club, and a drive-through café and coffee shop.
Dupont and his students admit that the new uses are a long way off, since the facility would first have to be rehabilitated. It requires masonry and structural work, plus bringing HVAC, electrical systems and plumbing up to current standards. And while the second level of the structure could be exempted from the Americans with Disabilities Act, Dupont and his students insist that all programs at the historic station be accessible to any student or patron.
Neutralizing the danger of the fire poles is another obstacle. While poles on the lower level would serve as mounting points for tables, the openings in the ceiling pose a hazard for anyone on the second floor. To remain true to the station's original purpose, the students want the poles to remain intact and have suggested sealing the openings with clear acrylic floor plugs or capping them with structural glass.
Dupont said the fire station would be an opportunity for an excellent case study across various disciplines. It could serve as an ongoing design-build project for architecture students and as a small business start-up project for the College of Business. Additionally, UTSA students could manage the display of student art and performances within the facility.
"This would be something unique," said UTSA President Ricardo Romo. "We are extremely fortunate to have an historic structure so close to our campus and the family's agreement to use it as a learning opportunity for our students."
Dupont and UTSA continue to seek grants and private donations to carry out the rehabilitation. The spring 2009 graduate studio will continue an evaluation of Fire Station 11, determining business plans for new uses, specific requirements to rehabilitate the building and developing the required solutions for technical conservation of the historic materials.
For more information, read the spring 2008 graduate studio's historic structure report at the UTSA College of Architecture Web site.
>> Read more about the Fire Station 11 project in a Dec. 17 San Antonio Express-News story.


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Discussion in 'The Trash Can' started by Vash01, Sep 23, 2013.
I have many favorites for Sochi but I've voted for Plushenko. I also support Chan, Daisuke & Javier.
Daisuke without a doubt.
I voted for my main man, Dai of course.
As a long time figure skating fan my preferences don't always work out so
I have learned over the years to appreciate all of the players in the game and
what they put out on the ice. The men's field is amazing and I am sure we will
have some surprises in Sochi.
GO Dai!
I'm not. At all. Even though there are some wonderful competitors in the men's field - any one of whom can take home the gold - Takahashi charms the world, on the ice as well as off. That's my take.
I'd like to see Adam Rippon win it. However, at this point, I'd be happy if he makes it onto the team...it's a long shot.
I no wonder..I would be surprised, if he gets more votes. This isn't his peak time, plus his fans aren't on FSU. You know it, he is underrated in this forum. His fans are in real life, among those who signed a petition after Vancouver. Two weeks and they were more than 6000,( D. Ten got less than 1000) and the majority of them were non-Russians, they wanted to revision of the result...I think, that was sended to ISU, and there were people who wrote letters directly to the ISU, with similar goals. His fans don't vote here, but will go to Budapest, and Sochi from Peru, Brasilia, Mexico, China,Greece, Japan and yes, from US and Canada. I know. Don't you think he couldn't prepare for the last battles, if he doesn't know what huge support base is in the background?
He is overrated in the real life
How? Three Olympic medals- one gold, 2 silver, and 3 world championships- that's hardly overrated. He earned those medals with hard work, dedication, natural talent, and sacrifices.
You would like to see.. Do you think, twenty or thirty years from now someone will remember what you were thinking about him in this forum? Nobody. If someone is going to look at the history of figure skating will see an incredible skater, who was unbeatable for a long time with perfect skatings, who had an amazing long career steadily on the top, 15 to 30 (maybe 31) years of age.
Memorable results and the love of people...who needs more???
Pipe dream podium would be any order of Kevin Reynolds, Denis Ten, and Adam Rippon. Realistically, I would love to see Ten win, as I absolutely love his skating and those sky high triple axels blow me away.
I would love the following podium:
1. Takahashi - Because, as someone said above, he is sublime.
2. Abbott - To finally fulfill his potential on the big stage.
3. Chan - Because he is too good not to medal. BUT I want him low enough on the podium to deflate his ego a little. Humble pie will be good for his future well-being. :}
At this time Plushenko winning a gold or even silver is a pipe dream, but I will dream anyway.
As far as I know Olympics are a real competition, so Plushenko could have a chance to medal, if health allows him.
Max Aaron, Jeremy Abbott, and Kevin Van Der Perren, just to sit back and watch the carnage on the board .
I love too many men to root fully for Plushenko, but I hope he captains the Russian team to a bronze medal (or silver, but he doesn't have an Olympic bronze yet, and I like complete sets)
1. Super Javi!!!
2. Daisuke!
3. Denis Ten, Patrick Chan (fair judging), or Max Aaron
I want Fernandez to win gold. Daisuke had his chance and did fairly well last Olympic games. However, I wouldn't mind seeing him move up a rank and take silver going into retirement. Patrick Chan or Max Aaron for 3rd. No other comment there.
Not Chan,other than that,I don't know.
Such an amazing field of men. So much talent out there. We're lucky we get to see it all.
When I see, especially in person, the likes of Dai and Patrick, and when they're on the top of their game, I think I could just sit in the stands for hours watching their sublime skating.
I think a few of you voted for who you think will win, rather than who do you want to win.
Although I could have gone many ways in this poll, I cast my vote for Jeremy. A little bt of nationalism. Plus I tend to root for the underdog
I would LIKE to see Brian Joubert win the gold medal
I voted for Dennis Ten. Can only imagine what that might mean to his home country
Plushy, of course, but if he can't, Aaron.
If only for the explosion of angst all over the internet...
I would love for Daisuke to win, but if he cannot, I would be happy with Javier winning gold and Daisuke getting the silver. I imagine Daisuke would be pleased with that too; I doubt that he's seriously expecting to win. Patrick will be on the podium somewhere unless he breaks his leg or something similar, while sadly I cannot really see Jeremy overcoming his anxiety to the extent that he skates clean or makes only a minor mistake or two. He seems a highly strung sort of man, and I don't like the way the phrase "being mentally tough" is thrown around as if you can control your nervousness if only you try. Some people are naturally more uneasy and tense than others, and it may be that all the psychological work a skater does cannot change his or her approach to competing before an audience.
Anyone but Chan unless he actually deserves it for a change. If he gets the Gold medal with a performance like at Worlds then stick a fork in figure skating it's done for good.
What I would LIKE is that the truly best SKATES/performances, win Olympic medals. I would like for this to NOT confuse the general public - and thus risk further turning off casual fans from having ANY interest the sport. Olympic medals awarded to confusingly poor performances would only further erode credibility.
I have like... no idea
No, really, I'd need multiple gold, silver and bronze medals to have everyone rewarded who I'd like to reward. Daiskue needs no explanation, he's absolutly breathtaking and it would be such a great end to his great career. While I'm not exactly a Patrick fan I still like him enough to want him on that podium - he's got the talent, and he's been the dominating skater this last quad with such high expactions on him, how awful would it be to be loosing out exactly at the most important event? Javier is like my european homeboy, he's so charming and his 4S in the second half of the FS always amazes me. Yuzuru is still so young - he'd be one of the youngest winners ever, I think. Plus, I love him. Taka needs to kick some jugdes a** for always being underscored and make some funny faces at them from the top of the podium. And of course Plush - he could bring the house down like nobody else in russia, and a happy crowd is always great to see! (Plus, he and Daisuke were robbed in 2010 me thinks, so...)
And that's not even everyone, there are still others like Nobu, Jeremy, Jason, Brian...
This is the podium I'd like to see:
1. Chan
2. Takahashi
3. Kozuka or Ten
I voted for Ten because how awesome would it be for Kazakhstan to win a gold medal in figure skating?
The funny thing is Chan is 2nd highest on this poll, yet if there was another poll who people would least like to see win he would probably be 1st or 2nd on that poll too. I voted for Fernandez, but I would have voted for Abbott if it were halfway realistic.
Haven't voted yet. Probably Javi or D10 for the win because they are likable. If I was guaranteed a clean Chan, then he would get my vote.