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text: 2014 Chevy Silverado Information Today GM unveiled the long awaited and much anticipated 2014 Chevrolet Silverado pickup truck. According to Mark Reuss, the North America President for General Motors, That's a strong statement for sure, but one that we take to heart and are happy to know that GM has put the time, effort and energy into furthering this category-leading full-size light duty pickup truck. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wwK5K1c2kG0

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Tracking lost tech
So stupid me left his android tablet (wifi only) at the bank today, and it wasn't here when I went back. Just out of curiosity what does everyone else use to track their lost tech?
I was looking at android lost. But that'll only help if the device manages to get connected to one of the few WIFI networks I had saved.
p.s. the bank said they'd pull the tapes and see if they spotted anyone walking off with it. Haven't heard back yet.
p.p.s. I know I had it with me when I went in. I had my tax return check that I was cashing, inside the cover.


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LAND AREA: 235.06 square miles
White: 95.7%
Black/African American: 1.7%
American Indian: 0.5%
Asian: 0.7%
Pacific Islander: <.1%
Two or more races: 1.2%
Hispanic/Latino: 9.8% (of any race)
From State & County QuickFacts, US Census Bureau, 2014.
Alleghany County
Wildlife profiles
Mountain region
Geographic Information
REGION: Mountain
RIVER BASIN: New River
NEIGHBORING COUNTIES: Ashe, Surry, Wilkes
Alleghany County, located in the Blue Ridge Mountains of northwestern North Carolina and bordering Virginia, was formed in 1859 from Ashe County through an act of the North Carolina legislature. Its earliest peoples were Cherokee and Shawnee Indians; English, German, and Scotch-Irish settlers subsequently arrived in the area. The county name comes from either the Allegewi Indian tribe or the Delaware Indian word "oolikhanna" (beautiful stream). The county seat, Sparta, was established in 1825, with the original name of Bower's Store. Its name was changed to Gap Civil (1846) before becoming Sparta in 1879, named for the Greek city. Other important communities located in Alleghany County are Piney Creek, Glade Valley, Laurel Springs, Roaring Gap, Twin Oaks, and Stratford. In addition to the mountains of the Blue Ridge, the county's other significant physical features include the New River (one of the world's oldest rivers), the Little River, and a part of the Eastern Continental Divide.
The construction of the Blue Ridge Parkway in the 1930s-made possible by the political efforts of longtime U.S. Congressman and Alleghany County native Robert Lee Doughton-brought increased tourism and growth to Alleghany County. However, the county remains North Carolina's fifth-smallest in land area (233 square miles) and its sixth-smallest in population (about 11,000 residents in 2004). Christmas trees make up a large portion of the agricultural goods produced by Alleghany County, generating an annual income in excess of $17 million. The production of dairy and beef cattle and other livestock is also a multimillion-dollar industry in Alleghany County.
Alleghany County hosts several annual cultural festivals and events rooted in the region's mountain heritage, including the Blue Ridge Mountain Fair, the Mountain Heritage Festival, the Blue Ridge Mountains Crafts Fair, and Choose and Cut Day (for Christmas tree buyers).
Alleghany Historical-Genealogical Society, Alleghany County Heritage (1983).
Additional resources:
Alleghany County Government: http://www.alleghanycounty-nc.gov/
Alleghany County Chamber of Commerce: http://visitalleghanync.com/
DigitalNC, Alleghany County: http://digitalnc.org/counties/alleghany-county
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Queens to honor members May 2
April 22, 2013
TAHOE/TRUCKEE, Calif. — Tahoe Truckee Community Foundation (TTCF) recently announced their annual Queen of Hearts Women's Fund dinner. The dinner will honor members of the Women's Fund as they celebrate the power and impact of women who give in the North Tahoe/Truckee community. TTCF expects more than 200 guests to attend the evening event on May 2 at the Resort at Squaw Creek. Tickets can be purchased online, cost is $65 for members and $75 for prospective members.
The Queen of Hearts Women's Fund was founded in 2006 as an initiative of TTCF. The fund strives to empower women to take part in philanthropic efforts in the North Tahoe area. During the past seven years, the fund has gifted a total $280,000 to various nonprofits in the community, including Project MANA and Tahoe SAFE Alliance.
"I believe the Queen of Hearts Women's Fund is making a significant impact on the lives of so many people in the North Tahoe region, and I look forward to the upcoming dinner. Together we will be able to both celebrate our past successes and re-energize our group's commitment to doing together what we would not be able to accomplish alone," said Nancy Gisko, leadership team chair.
Speaking at the event will be Stacy Caldwell, CEO of TTCF and Martha Simon, chief development officer at Tahoe Forest Health System. Rebecca Powers, who in 2003 founded a women's collective-giving organization called Impact Austin, will also speak. Impact Austin has raised more than $4 million on behalf of those in need in central Texas.
Corporate sponsors for the annual event include: Alison Elder, Elder Group Tahoe Real Estate, Chase International, Resort at Squaw Creek, and Tahoe Truckee Community Foundation. Event business sponsors include: Teresa Duggan, Duggan & Duggan, Pam Hobday, Kristi Thompson, MWA, Inc., Small Pond, and Squaw Valley – Alpine Meadows.
Host sponsors for the Women's Fund Event are: Patti Boxeth, Linda Danto, Marilyn Disbrow, Cindy Gustafson, Nancy Gisko, Lauren Schaake Hudson, Barbara Ilfeld, Vicki Kahn, Lisa Krueger, Phyllis McConn, Stefanie Olivieri, Marianne Porter, Carol Sabarese, Jill Schott, Martha Simon, Gail Stephens, Cathy Stewart, and Stacy Taylor.
The Queen of Hearts Women's Fund is an initiative of the Tahoe Truckee Community Foundation, dedicated to building philanthropy while strengthening community. The Queen of Hearts Women's Fund strengthens and inspires women to engage in significant philanthropy, resulting in an improved quality of life in the North Tahoe Region. More information on Tahoe Truckee Community Foundation and The Queen of Hearts Women's Fund can be found online at http://www.ttcf.net.


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According to his coach, Alex Smiths finger is "very much a concern" for this Sundays matchup with the Gmen.
Just saw the scroll on NFL network.
Trying to find it online.
I hope Smith is OK
According to his coach, Alex Smiths finger is "very much a concern" for this Sundays matchup with the Gmen.
Just saw the scroll on NFL network.
Trying to find it online.
I hope Smith is OK
Spin that Webb young Davis
Also, "Jacobs knee not quite there yet". So we may not see BJ.
Spin that Webb young Davis
Still, Smith had his middle finger wrapped after the game and today Harbaugh said the injured digit was of some concern. Harbaugh attempted to get into the X-ray room Sunday when Smith was being examined, but was beckoned to his postgame press conference.
"It's very much of a concern if that happens," Harbaugh said. "We'll see how it is. Alex, it's well-documented how tough he is. He talks about it not being a big deal. So we'll see."
** Despite declaring himself fully recovered from his knee injury early last week, running back Brandon Jacobs, listed as questionable for Sunday's game, was inactive.
Harbaugh indicated Jacobs' knee may not have responded well after he was a full participant in every practice last week.
"Once we went through the whole week, he's still not quite there," Harbaugh said.
Spin that Webb young Davis
Does the word disinformation mean anything to all of you?
Don't be silly and believe Smith's coach on anything.
Seriously, his job is to keep us off balance. Our job is to be smarter.
It's just business boys and girlz. lol he might get the media tilted on that but not me and certainly not JR or TC. Nice try though Jim.
No one remembers who came in second.
Probably right, but you never know.
Spin that Webb young Davis
yawn.. I remember Jason Witten being doubtful week 1, Coughlin said he prepare as if he was 100%
Harbaugh is as vague as any coach with injuries....
dont believe a word he says...
"Measure Twice......Cut Once"
You couldn't be more full of **** if you were break dancing in a Port-a-Potty.......Kruunch
Regardless of if it's serious or not, he's going to suit up and play. We just need to play better.
Mood: WOOF!


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Taking a quick break from Dolphins-Redskins, 2011…
I stumbled upon a great website today: Bolding Sports Research. I've yet to completely explore it, but I did click around enough to find the site's collection of old Super Bowl cartoon art. A "Hall of Fame" collection of editorial cartoons that appeared in newspapers in the run-up to the Big Game each year, there is some great old stuff there.
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What is it? A boxing fitness class with body weight exercises to get you ripped.
What's needed? Workout gear, water, wraps and gloves (or borrow some from the gym).
The experience: I'm at Boxing Alley, and the class is all paired up, doing punch combination drills.
I'm punching with my hands wrapped up and in pink boxing gloves, into catch mitts worn by Monty Betham. But I'm holding back. I'm worried I may misjudge my punch combination and deliver my left hook too early and box Betham around the ears.
You see, he's supposed to duck when I do my right hook. But I've got terrible timing. I'm worried I'll mess it up and beat him.
What am I thinking? That I might unleash my inner Mike Tyson and knock the professional boxer and trainer out cold?
Betham senses I'm holding back so urges me to not care about getting it wrong and just thump my punches into his gloves with all I've got.
"Just get into it. If I cop it, then I'll soon learn!" he says.
So I think about my dad who was a lightweight national boxing champ as a 15-year-old in Britain and channel any smidgen of fight power in the blood. I get my angry face on, turn my body towards rocketing more fire power into each punch and unleash some brute force. My fists fly and so do my endorphins.
"Wow, that's it," laughs Betham. "We'll get a corporate fight out of you yet!"
When it's my turn to duck Betham's right hooks, I tell him I do mind if I "cop it" from him. Thank goodness the 92kg muscle-bound fighting machine doesn't take his chance to deck a journo. I'm sure other celebrities wouldn't let that chance slip.
The former Warriors hooker and captain and I are among a dozen guys and girls in this class. It's taken by trainer Mike Codling (dad of Daniel Codling, who won a Commonwealth Games bronze in the junior middleweight class, and former Black Ferns player Monalisa Codling).
Betham tells me he likes coming to Codling's classes because he pushes you to your limit. Betham is also a trainer at the gym (he trained celebrity Jaime Ridge last year) so he is often ringside. That's if he's not doing charity work for Steps for Life Foundation.
Another big name trainer, and the gym's co-owner, is Daniella Smith, the former IBF Welterweight World Champion, and six-time NZ champion.
The class begins with warm-ups, running left and right through cones, warm-up punches in the air and bouncing on a giant mat. Then we all "glove up" for punch combinations and drills with partners.
Near the end is a big session with everyone swapping partners, moving down a line to catch or throw punch combinations. Codling jokes it's like speed dating.
To end, Codling tells us it's abs-workout time so to lie on the concrete floor, or grab a mat "if you haven't taken your harden up pills today". Betham gets mats for the girls and Codling teases him. "You're such a gentleman."
I tell Codling it's surprising to see lots of (gorgeous) girls here. He jokes: "I think they're here for me, especially when I put on my Lycra." So there are laughs amid the sweat; lots of great sorts here.
Mike Legg, another gym co-owner, tells me the boxfit classes are popular. They get people fast, fit and strong. It's also great for stress relief and "the girls like to punch as much as the guys". I agree.
How much? $20 a class, 10-concession card $150, or 12-month membership $19.50 weekly, 6-month membership $25 weekly, 3-month membership $30 weekly.
Worth it? Great for building biceps, strength, speed, agility and cardiovascular fitness.
Try it: Boxing Alley, 21 Stanley St, Parnell, Auckland, www.boxingalley.net
Rating: 10/10


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A Breath of Fresh Air in Unicoi State Park
Unicoi State Park and Lodge • Helen, GA
Escape Kit
- A One-Night Stay for Two in a Lodge Room, Sundays through Thursdays
- Breakfast for Two
- $10 Resort Credit
The Destination
Historians may disagree, but some believe Georgia earned its nickname as "The Empire State of the South" for the sky-scraping trees that reach heavenward in Unicoi State Park. The lakeside preserve boasts 1,063 acres of forests, trails, waterfalls, and carefully cultivated picnic areas. Anna Ruby Falls routinely wows travelers who flock to her cascades year round to hike, fish, and watch wildlife; and the park's community arm welcomes regular craft festivals, concerts, and educational activities that are fun for the whole family. In town, the architecture reflects the Bavarian culture of the area's early settlers, and cobblestone streets lead to a bevy of historic shops and quaint cafes.
The Digs
Nestled between the Chattahoochee National Forest and the Alpine Village of Helen, the Unicoi State Park and Lodge features rustic rooms with two double beds, a full bath, a hair dryer, a telephone, cable TV, an in-room coffee maker, and an iron and ironing board. Wake up to mountain views and a delicious breakfast.
The Diversions
• Anna Ruby Falls
• Alpine Village of Helen
• Black Forest Bear Park
• Betty's Country Store
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Kilimanjaro Day 2
Today I woke up to the sound of buzzing crickets and many other unidentified insects. The sounds of Africa. Looking out the window is breathtaking, all of the dark shadows I saw last night driving to Kibo Estates from Kilimanjaro airport have revealed themselves to be colorful flowers, tall, spindly trees, and the vast, towering Mt. Kilimanjaro.
After a full night's sleep and a hearty breakfast, I was ready to set out and see some coffee farms. At 11 am (10 am Africa Time, which is very similar to both Colombian Time and Peruvian Time), we hopped in Annabel's truck and bumped our way down, or maybe up?, to Masama Pulpery, one of CCPK's (Central Coffee Pulperies of Kilimanjaro) 4 collection and wet milling plants. Adam, general manager of CCPK, and Jansen, director of CCPK, accompanied us and showed us the various parts of the mill. The manager of the mill, Jerome, walked us through the steps taken from the arrival of coffee cherry to the finished dry parchment ready for transport. I witnessed the washing of coffee for the first time, a fast rush of water and coffee parchment down a 30-meter concrete maze, and suddenly those long wash tanks made much more sense to me! Adam commented that the recommended length of a wash tank would be 50 meters, however this pulpery is using a new Colombian made pulper called a Penagos, which is apparently is more efficient in pulping and thus conserves water during the wet milling process. Jerome also took us to see the farm of a neighbor who delivers his cherry to CCPK. John Kimbata, owner of the farm, has one hectare of land and also grows bananas as a crop, as well as for shade trees. Due to inheritance laws in Tanzania, family land gets divided up between all of the children, resulting in exponentially smaller farms over time, a real problem in regulating coffee quality from a buyer's point-of-view. This particular farmer had started to plant his new coffee trees alongside the old trees, so that when it was time to switch to the new trees for production, no time would be lost for the harvest. I am not sure of any quality issues that may arise from the planting of two trees so close together, but it did seem like a good idea and a smart way to not waste any production time on such small parcels of land.
After the farm visit, we also visited a small local collection point owned by CCPK. These collection points do not have wet mills, however they do accept cherry for purchase and issue receipts for payment to farmers. Having small outposts like these ensure that all farmers who want to are able to deliver cherry to CCPK without having to travel absurdly long distances with their cherry in order to sell it. The collection stations are a bit undeveloped, only marked by paper signs, and Annabel expressed her desire to make these more conspicuous for next season, with larger signs and t-shirts and hats for the employees to wear.
From the collection point, we traveled to CCPK's newest purchase, Boloti, the future home of a new Estate coffee producing parcel of land. The land was taken over by the government from an Indian man, who failed to pay the rent and left the land abandoned (it is not possible for foreign investors to own land outright in Tanzania). Annabel's family leased the rights to this land under the name CCPK to develop and hopefully have a full production in 3 years. Right now, the land is serving as a nursery for Tudeley Estates new planting as well as a planting on Boloti in March. They currently have 22,000 seedlings planted, with the hope of having 150,000 seedlings ready by March planting. As I stood there, learning about the nursery project, I watched 4 women diligently sprinkle small pellets of fertilizer in each seedling pot, one by one fertilizing and watering 22,000 seedlings.
**Interesting side-note about the seedlings: CCPK has been encouraging better farming practices by the farmers who deliver cherry to their pulping stations. Part of this process is providing disease resistant strains of coffee plants to farmers who normally would not have access to these plants. Over the past 3 years, CCPK has been gifting a young coffee plant to farmers along with their payment for delivering cherry with the hopes of improving the overall quality of coffee they receive over time. Annabel thinks that this has helped greatly, and believes that the quantity and quality of coffee will only continue to rise over time because of this program.
After seeing the new Estate and watching some women pick the last of the coffee for the season, we set off on the bumpy (and I mean bumpy) road back to Kibo Estates. A pretty tame day compared to the grueling roads in the Andes of South America, but much rougher driving for sure. Now I am enjoying the late afternoon in the comfort of the cool, shaded house on Kibo estate, drinking some fresh lemonade and listening to monkeys scream in the distance.
Fun/Interesting things that happened today:
- Stopping on a road through the bush to let a Dust Devil blow by. Dust Devils are scary looking.
- I met an 80+ year old tortoise. He growled like a dinosaur and tried to chase me. Tortoises are faster than you might imagine.
- Learning that Tanzania has no domestic banking system. To keep a checking account, there are monthly fees of about 7,000 shillings. This is the equivalent of 3 days labor for a farmer. Instead, cell phone companies have set up a text-for-payment program, in which dues are texted to a recipient, who can forward this text and access code along to anyone in the country to redeem for payment.
- There is 0% grazing for cows here. Land is too valuable, so instead cows will trim hedges and eat leftover scraps from maize harvests.
- Farrows, water diverted from rivers for irrigation, can be privately owned.
- The population living literally on the slopes of Kilimanjaro is over 1 million. These are all small parcel farmers and land owners.
- Even in rural East Africa, you can still eat bacon and eggs and hot coffee for breakfast (jealous, Paul?)
- If you don't close your window in the car fast enough, you will have to inhale dust for the duration of the dirt road.
- It is impossible to enjoy a cold shower, even after you have been in the African sun all day. It does feel good to wash an inch of red dirt off of your body though, no matter what the temperature of the water is.
That is all for now. It is 5 pm here, which means it is 7 am there. Although, by the time I am able to e-mail this update, who knows what day or time it will be. In any case, have a wonderful day while I am sleeping off yet another adventure!
Sorry, no photos yet, the internet is a tad too slow!
To learn more about Project Direct™ visit www.projectdirectcoffee.com.


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Nate Richardson Joins AOL As President Of AOL Live
Sep 5, 2013
I'm pleased to announce that Nate Richardson has joined AOL as President of AOL Live. Nate's background in digital media, e-commerce and start-ups brings a combination of experiences that will allow us to build a truly unique, differentiated and compelling AOL Live product.
While my first experience meeting Nate was on a panel at the LGBT Center when he was CEO of paidContent, I had heard of his reputation as the person behind Yahoo! Finance's success.
Nate arrived at Yahoo! via the acquisition of a payments company, and went on to deliver one of the most financially successful and dominant digital businesses of the last decade.
Nate took two detours, including what he describes as a cameo at Dow Jones as Head of Digital and a mind-cleanser running the largest non-governmental organization in post-war Liberia for the International Rescue Committee, where he had a staff of 500 and a need to learn how to build his own satellite system.
After the panel, I recruited Nate to conceive of and launch Gilt Man and later Gilt City. Nate built two of Gilt Groupe's most valuable businesses by establishing differentiated propositions, a strong editorial point of view in merchandising, and team cultures that are legendary for their creativity, passion and commitment.
Most recently, Nate was CEO of #waywire, a video curation platform that he co-founded with Mayor Cory Booker. His time at #waywire served as a baptism into the fast evolving world of video.
Please help me welcome Nate to team AOL.
Nate Richardson Joins @AOL As President Of AOL Live: http://t.co/Q1ZaCGzHlj
- AOL PR (@AOLPR) September 5, 2013


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A Hawke's Bay woman has been left in a coma after a car travelling in a boy racer "chain" crashed on Saturday morning.
The 21-year-old woman is in a critical condition after the car she was a passenger in lost control on a bend and crashed into a power pole on Te Mata-Mangateretere Rd.
The crash happened on the outskirts of Havelock North at about 1.50am on Sunday.
There were four other people in the car, being driven by her 22-year-old brother.
The car was travelling as part of a boy racer "chain", and was trying to pass another car when it crashed, police said.
Speed was a "major factor" and it appeared that only the driver was wearing a seatbelt.
The injured woman is in a coma Hawke's Bay Hospital's intensive care unit while one of the other passengers suffered moderate injuries.
Two other passengers and the driver received minor injuries.
The accident is the second boy racer crash in Hawkes Bay in the last two weeks.
Maree Shafer, 18, died on February 19 when the car she was in crashed on Sandy Rd in Meeanee during a high-speed race between boy racers.
Police have criticised boy racers, who meet up in Napier every Friday night and form "trains" or "chains" of up to 50 cars, which often race each other.
Sergeant Clint Adamson said the boy racers were putting their lives, and the lives of others, at risk.
"It's time for these so-called car enthusiasts to take a long hard look at themselves and their driving behaviour. They are making extremely poor driving decisions that have a huge impact on everyone in their vehicle and on the roads.
"They need to take responsibility for their actions and realise that their version of having a good time is killing people," Mr Adamson said.
Police are also concerned about the attitude towards wearing seatbelts.
"If you're not wearing a seatbelt, you put your life at risk, especially in these types of situations. It's a real concern that these young people are willing to risk their lives for a bit of fun and excitement."
Mr Adamson said it was time boy racers took responsibility for their actions.
"This is the second serious crash involving boy racers in two weeks. One person is dead and another is fighting for her life. How many more people have to die for them to get the message?"
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"This is", suggested Friedhelm Althans, the chief investigator of the Bochum police in Germany, "the tip of the iceberg".
It may only have been the tip of that iceberg exposed yesterday but it still made it a day to savour for Althans, a tall, chatty man who has driven his investigation into match-fixing from his offices in a small Ruhr city to global attention. What began as an inquiry into the fixing of fourth-tier domestic matches is now an international inquiry, taking in 15 countries around the world and more than 400 suspects. His lonely crusade has now found an international following.
It is Althans who speaks for Europol's Operation Veto, a well-meaning co-operation between five European countries to try to combat what they and many others regard as a growing threat to the integrity of football in Europe and abroad, and at levels from regional leagues in Europe's lesser footballing nations up to the Champions League and international football.
The bread and butter is what Althans began with, the fixing of three German fourth division games. It earned, according to the German authorities, those who arranged it a profit of €250,000 ($400,500). From there it has mushroomed; 79 suspect games in Turkey, 70 in Germany, 41 in Switzerland, 20 in Hungary, 19 in Belgium and all the way down to one in England. It represents, as Rob Wainwright, head of Europol, pointed out, a small percentage of professional games played in the timeframe under investigation, roughly since 2009, but it is there and it is growing.
"We recognise the problem continues," said Wainwright. "Criminal syndicates see this as a high-profit, low-risk area for criminal activity."
It fell to Althans to outline the task that confronts the authorities. One fixed match involves up to 50 suspects in 10 countries, he explained. Police co-ordination is nearly impossible and it is difficult to collect evidence.
Where Althans is checked by borders and boundaries, the fixers, in particular one syndicate believed to operate out of Singapore and the Far East, are not. Evidence is difficult to attain - wire-tapping has been the most productive source - and even more difficult to turn into a case strong enough to convince prosecutors to go to court. Criminal liability differs widely from country to country. It is as expensive a business to police as it is a profitable one for the fixers to arrange.
Yesterday at Europol's HQ in The Hague, Althans and Wainwright were joined by policemen from Finland, Slovenia and Hungary, the roll call from Europe's outer nations significant. This is the way in for the fixers, on the fringes. Take Hungary; four referees were arrested in 2011 and €320,000 in cash discovered on accompanying raids. Referees are an easy target, particularly in countries where they are poorly paid. The sums the Hungarians believe are offered to officials range from €40,000 to €600,000 to fix a game. The highest bribe uncovered by Althans' investigation was €140,000 paid to fix an Austrian Bundesliga match between Kapfenburg and Austria Wien, the maximum profit they found on one game is €700,000 again in the Austrian league. It is a healthy return.
The Hungarians have in custody Wilson Raj Perumal, a Singaporean convicted of match-fixing by a Finnish court. Perumal is believed to have helped fix games via Hungarian organisers, including an Under-20 match between Argentina and Bolivia that was settled by a dubious penalty in the 12th minute of injury time.
The trail from Perumal leads to a man called Tan Seet Eng, also known as Dan Tan, another Singaporean. An international arrest warrant has been issued for Tan - he is wanted in Italy and Hungary but the Singaporean authorities are yet to act on it. Gianni Baldi, Interpol's head of criminal organisations and part of Operation Veto, said: "This is not a quick matter, these are complicated investigations. We are working with the Singapore authorities."
Interpol has its own match-fixing task force but it is Operation Veto that has given dramatic fresh impetus to what is widely regarded as a deep-rooted threat to the game's integrity. Althans said there is evidence that Tan was involved with attempts to fix a Premier League game as far back as 1999.
It remains a threat that will largely flirt around the edges of the top leagues although Serie A has not proved immune and Tan is suspected of involvement in the latest fixing scandal that saw Juventus coach Antonio Conte, among others, serve a ban for not passing on information to the authorities (he continues to deny any wrong doing). It will, to an extent, be a relief to the likes of Althans that two so high-profile fixtures, those two from the Champions League, one in England, have been discovered as it raises the profile of their cause. It is down among the makeweights, the roots of the European game, that the widest threat lies; but it is spreading - 41 suspicious games in the Swiss league, 18 in Croatia, the list gets longer each year.
At junior level, too, it is a broadening problem through the increasing number of under-age international fixtures now played. Fifa's former head of security Chris Eaton told The Independent two years ago that he had evidence of young players being caught up in the fixers' webs early in their careers. They are paid small sums at first, then helped to find clubs in Europe, at first in Europe's peripheral leagues, and then it's payback time. Eaton described it as, in effect, trafficking.
The numbers revealed by Europol yesterday are striking. Some of the matches have involved prosecutions and convictions, other are still at the suspicious stage. There was an element of smoke and mirrors in The Hague, a body highlighting its worth, but for all that this is a real and present danger to football. Althans expects more countries to become involved, yesterday suggesting the Netherlands as a likely addition.
"This is an integrity issue," said Wainwright. "It goes to the very heart of the game, the fabric of what sport is." Or as Althans put it: 'We can't let citizens, the public, athletes lose trust in sport."


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DeCastro at 24? The heck?
[quote user="ShakeNBake"]he has stephen hill at 32, I really hope we don't draft a wr in the first
If he is there we should jump on him!
[quote user="JJC7301"]He's got Doug Martin at 17, but many mocks have him falling to the 2nd round. I'd love to have Martin at number 32.[/quote] How come a couple months ago when i had said i believe Martin was the 2nd best RB behind Richardson, well before it was seemingly more of a consensus, no one listened to me???lolj/k.. But ya, i also said he would rise into 1st rd considerations, and this was when he was perdicted by some as a 3rd rder... What i'm saying is, the kids mad good, and i'm glad people caught on.. He litteraly can do everything, including KR"s... As i've always said, hes the next in line of MJD/R.RICE, and teams are sick of letting those guys pass em by, only to wonder how they did, a couple yrs later..
Doug Martin is the guy i'm hoping for at pick 32, outside of Whitney Mercilus, whos another one i said would reach 1st rd months ago.. But, hes rised to far, and very doubtful he gets to us.. Those are my 2guys right there, Martin and Mercilus.. If i was a GM, those would be the 2guys i'd have realistaclly at the top of my board, and then i'd fill it out from there on...
[quote user="CGYgiant"][quote user="BlueSanta"]Kinda Surprised how low he has Lamar Miller. I do think Miller should be behind Wilson and Martin,but he has em all the way at 82nd behind Iseah Pead, and LaMichael James. That would put him in the mid/late 3rd round. That's way below where I thought.
I have always said, I thought Dwayne Allen and Coby Fleener are much closer in rating than their hype levels would indicate. Mayock seems to agree as they are only 5 spots apart. I think both are good in their own way, but that Dwayne Allen is receiving far less media hype than Fleener.
I also think Chandler Jones rated that high is no fluke. A lot of teams will have him rated there. '
Check out Nick Perry, way down the list. I would love Chandler Jones to play our LE after Tuck calls it quits.
[/quote] It sounds like Mayock is thinking just as i am.. I had heavy debate with heavyhitter about Nick Perry, and i told him i expect him to be a bust and Mercilus to be alot better, and obviously Doug Martin as i said, has been my 2nd rated RB for ever, and i have said for ever now, i don't really like Lamar Miller much at all.. Sure, i'd be intrigued if we got em, but i feel he goes down way to easily.. Litteraly Mayock and Me are on the same page this yr..lol
Doesn't it seem like a lot of USC turn out to be busts? I know there are a few good ones in there, but there have been quite a few busts as of late.
I think there are so many directons they can go. I'm rooting for Austin big time, but maybe they do draft another DT because after Canty and Joseph they have a guy who hasn't played in two years and an aging vet. After Webster and Prince they have a bunch of guys coming off injury and even Prince is not 100% though I hope he is by summer camp. They lost a RB, have one that has bad feet, one who was a rookie with limited playing time last year, and a guy suspended for part of the season. I think Manningham is a huge loss and IF JJ is not able to step up who else do they have? Safety? OL? I mean other than QB they could use help at all positions.
Who has changed in his top 5?
Looks like the same top 5 everyone has had for a while now.
[quote user="buddy33"]Who has changed in his top 5?
Looks like the same top 5 everyone has had for a while now.[/quote]at each pos. Chandler Jones went from not being in hisTop 5 at DE to his number 1 DE.
Fletcher Cox went from his 5th to #1 .Ive had him #1 for longer then he has
Shea Mcclenin a guy me and Sportzfan have talked about since the summer wasnt on his board now he is #1. He just realized he could play .He was completely ignored till he ran a fast 40. U couldnt see he was fast before that. Go watch the Bowl game. Brock Osweiler throws a pick in the Endzone and watch Shea get out in front and block on the 99 yard INT return
Moving a guy from #3 to #1 like the Fleener move is acceptable but when U start moving guys that much its a little funny i think
Mayock is great but it seems like he is being swayed a lot like Kiper and Mccshay this year
I sure hope that's not the case.
[quote user="Redeyejedi"]Yesterday it was pointed out to me how much Mayocks Top 5 has changed since Feb.It seems he is being swayed more on public opinion then his own eyes[/quote]
Nah, the guy is constantly watching film . . . . and I think that he adjusts based upon what he sees on film. He may also be hearing things from NFL scouts.
He's the best out there.


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This book contains all of Olive Schreiner's yet unprinted or uncollected imaginative writings, except at least one novel to appear later, which it is proposed to bring forward. They appear unaltered, except in a few minor respects like punctuation, as I found them among her papers.
The date and place of writing, affixed by herself, will be found in many of these writings. Regarding the others, I am able to add a few notes. "Who Knocks at the Door?" the latest in date, was published in Fortnightly Review in November 1917. "The Buddhist Priest's Wife" was written at Matjesfontein in 1891 and the following year. "By the Banks of a Full River" probably refers to the "great rains" of 1873, in which year she travelled by coach from Kimberly to Cape Town, but it seems to have been written much later. "The Wax Doll" and "Master Towser," obviously stories for children, were both written when she was a girl; the latter, no doubt revised, was printed in 1881 in the New College Magazine (in which also "Dream Life and Real Life" was first printed), her brother being at that time Head Master of New College, Eastbourne; "The Wax Doll" is the most carefully written and preserved of page: 6 all these manuscripts, but I cannot recall that she ever mentioned it.
I desire heartily to thank Mr. Havelock Ellis, my wife's friend and my own, for his kind and valuable help in making this selection.
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Morro Bay Power Plant Officially Closed
MORRO BAY, Calif - After more than half a century of being in business the Morro Bay power plant has officially closed.
At one point the power plant served up to 1 million customers but over the past few years those numbers have dwindled to just over 300 thousand. "It was operating at less than 5 percent of its production capability over the last several years," said Katy Sullivan, Dynegy's spokesperson.
The owner of the plant, Dynegy, decided it was no longer economically viable.
Over the years the city has reaped the benefit of two large funds that have been paid to it from the plant. An outfall lease payment of $260 thousand and a community development fund of $525 thousand a year.
"We are anticipating that they may cut off the community development fund, they have the right to do that under their contract with the city, but the city has not been including that amount in its budget for many years and has known this day might be coming for some time," said interim city attorney, Anne Russell.
Some employees are still at the plant and the city said there will be roundabout security everyday.
The plant could have a brighter future as the company has been discussing possible new uses, like a wave park. "It's an energy instillation in the ocean, it would use ocean power, the power of the waves, to generate electricity, and we are at the very preliminary stages of that right now," said Sullivan.
Recently Cal Poly's Institute for Advanced Technology and Public Policy received a $750 thousand grant to assess the feasibility of testing wave energy off the coast. Dynegy says it would be interested in working with them in the future.


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Welcome to the Quilting Board!
are very pretty
Very cute. Well done.
Aloha Karen
Good job. IMHO, 'similar but different' is a good choice for twins.
Adorable! Awesome that you made them with the same pattern but different colors. They'll appreciate that when they are older. My sister had triplets (girls) and they don't mind getting things alike but they do like it when their favorite colors come in to play so that they are treated as individuals as well.
God, Wonderful Family, Great Health, Awesome Friends, Quilting & Chocolates - - What more could a girl be blessed with!!
Both look great!
When it seems like the world is falling to pieces remember that the pieces are falling into place. We are nearing closer to the End Times.
Very pretty, great job and thank you for sharing
Have a Blessed day
those are so pretty. nicely done
Nancy in western NY
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T is it True? H is it Helpful? I is it Inspiring? N is it Necessary? K is it Kind?
Very pretty! My twin granddaughters will be 7 this year and they were "assigned" pink and purple. The girls aren't identical but boy I sure have a time telling them apart...anyway before they were 2 they switched which color they like and have kept their colors since then. 1 still loves pink and 1 still loves purple...just opposite of who got what when they were born .
I am too blessed to be stressed and too anointed to be disappointed!
If it hadn't been for my twin grand-daughters, I may never have fallen in love with quilting. When I found out that our DIL was expecting identical twins I thought: wouldn't it be nice for them to have similar but not matching quilts, and the rest is history! Our DIL was nice enough to dress Lauren in lavender (or sometimes lime or lemon), and Rhiannon was always dressed in a shade of raspberry (covering the spectrum from pink to red). I made their quilts accordingly. It is such a blessing to go to their house unannounced and find their quilts on their beds. I can tell they sleep with them every night.
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i have been shooting the m-16/ar-15 since 1980, the old a1 model would burn my face shooting left handed.
the a2 sort of fixed the problem for the lefty.
with all the surplus a1 uppers floating around i am building a few for nostalgia and i am going to have to mod the ejector to avoid running the damnable shell-deflector.
this quick little mod also helps you keep up with the brass--nice neat little piles--- it works it is cheap and quick--
I've done that modification to several of my rifles. I didn't trim the spring as much as that guy did and my brass lands about 3' away at about the 2:00 position, but that is with the uppers with the shell deflector.
about three feet, best i can tell.
that's not bad -- especially if you reload.


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Youth Sporting Expo is Saturday at conservation club
The fifth annual Brainerd Lakes Area Outdoor Youth Expo will run from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Saturday, June 8, at the Lakeshore Conservation Club on County Road 77, with parking at Ski Gull.
The event is free to the public.
The family-friendly events include duck and goose calling, bluebird and wood duck house building, trap shooting, .22 and black powder shooting, archery, dog training presentations, fishing stations, trapping station, DNR and youth programs and a BB gun gallery.
Learn more at LakeshoreGunClub.com or on Facebook at Brainerd Lakes Area Outdoor Youth Expo.


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'Walk & Roll' challenge touts commuting choices
By Mark Munguia
Associate Director of Campus Recreation
(May 29, 2007)--To promote the use of alternative modes of transportation in the San Antonio region, several organizations will host the "Walk & Roll Corporate Challenge" in June. UTSA employees and students are challenged to log their "smart-commute" miles as they walk, cycle, carpool or take the bus to work or class.
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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Sponsored by the Alamo Area Council of Governments (AACOG), Metropolitan Planning Organization and City of San Antonio, the goal of the program is to accumulate 500,000 smart miles -- the equivalent of removing more than 1,800 pounds of pollutants from our air. An accomplishment of that type means everyone is a winner because we're all breathing easier.
Organizations in the AACOG 12-county region are eligible to participate including Atascosa, Bandera, Bexar, Comal, Frio, Gillespie, Guadalupe, Karnes, Kendall, Kerr, Medina and Wilson counties. The organization with the best record will receive the Walk & Roll Commuters Challenge Cup.
New this year is awarding mileage points for choosing to stay in the office for lunch. If an employee brings his or her lunch or chooses to use the company cafeteria, he or she will accrue an additional two miles for the day.
Find a link to the AlterNetRides Ride Sharing Service at the UTSA Parking and Transportation Services Web site. Miles accumulated when sharing a ride to work or class count toward the cup.
For more information, call (210) 458-7373.
Accepting the challenge is as easy as 1-2-3
- Visit the Walk & Roll Corporate Challenge Web site.
- Select "Pledge" and complete the form, indicating the number of smart miles you intend to commute to and from work (lunch time counts).
- From June 1 through June 30, record your smart miles at the site by selecting "Log Your Miles."


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United States Attorney
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Two Men Arrested on Charges to Defraud Federal Government of Financial Aid Funds
Serge Ivanov, 45, of Beverly Hills, California and Michael Solovey, 39, of Buffalo, New York were arrested today on 16 counts of conspiracy, financial aid fraud, mail fraud, and money laundering, the United States Attorney's Office for the Northern District of California announced today.
According to the indictment, the defendants are alleged to have defrauded the federal government of hundreds of thousands of dollars in financial aid by submitting fraudulent student applications based on financial information obtained from former and current students. As part of the scheme, the defendants allegedly misrepresented to the Department of Education that the students applying for financial aid were students enrolled in an ultrasound course. Mr. Ivanov, who was part owner of the California School of Medical Sciences, had previously been authorized to receive federal financial aid, in the form of grants and loans, for students enrolled in an ultrasound course at his school's Beverly Hills location. Mr. Ivanov and Mr. Solovey allegedly conspired to have Solovey submit to Ivanov financial aid applications from students taking computer courses at Solovey's Software Training Center in San Francisco. The students were unaware that their financial information was used to obtain federal funds for a purported ultrasound course that they never took. To promote the fraud, defendants allegedly manufactured and forged student signatures on forms such as student attendance records, course evaluation sheet, and even created report cards showing that these students had enrolled in and completed an ultrasound course, when they never had. It is alleged that Mr. Ivanov defrauded the federal government of nearly $1.7 million dollars as part of a greater scheme to defraud the federal government of financial aid funds.
The maximum statutory penalty for each count in violation of 18 U.S.C. § 1956(a)(1)(A)(i) – money laundering – is 20 years and a fine of $500,000 or twice the value of the monies laundered; for 18 U.S.C. § 1341 – mail fraud – it is 20 years and a $250,000 fine; for 20 U.S.C. § 1097(a) – financial aid fraud – it is 5 years and a $20,000 fine and for 18 U.S.C. § 371 – conspiracy – it is 5 years and a $250,000 fine, plus restitution if it is appropriate. However, any sentence following conviction would be dictated by the Federal Sentencing Guidelines, which take into account a number of factors, and would be imposed in the discretion of the Court. An indictment simply contains allegations against an individual and, as with all defendants, Mr. Ivanov and Mr. Solovey must be presumed innocent unless and until convicted.
Mr. Solovey was arrested in Buffalo, New York this morning and made his initial appearance in federal court in Buffalo, New York. Bail has yet to be determined. Mr. Ivanov was arrested this morning in Beverly Hills and had an initial appearance this afternoon. Bail was set at $50,000.
The prosecution is the result of a 3 year investigation by agents of the Department of Education's Office of Inspector General; the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Internal Revenue Service-Criminal Investigation. Stacey Geis is the Assistant U.S. Attorney who is prosecuting the case.
A copy of this press release may be found on the U.S. Attorney's Office's website at www.usdoj.gov/usao/can. Related court documents and information may be found on the District Court website at www.cand.uscourts.gov or on http://pacer.cand.uscourts/gov.
All press inquiries to the U.S. Attorney's Office should be directed to Luke Macaulay at (415) 436-6757.


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His psychiatrist wife turned him in. The cops got her to file for a retraining order to make it legal for the police to burglarize the home.
The story:
Police and Prosecuters openly admit on TV to stealing mans firearms...WTF
When you're born you get a ticket to the freak show. When you're born in America , you get a front row seat. - George Carlin
This is insane, I know people that have way more stuff than that. I seen nothing there illegal at least by free states standards. Some wife that would turn her husband in, but it happens a lot. Wonder if that guy actually said all that stuff or if she just said that to justify a restraining order. Glad I don't live in mASS.
I'd rather be a "has been" than a wannabe!
2TIMOTHY2,4 No man that warreth entangleth himself with the affairsof this life; that he may please him who hath chosen him to be a soldier.
God, Guns and Guts made America free,
Lets keep all three.
Evidently he was preparing for an Armageddon like scenario. Clearly he is delusional and must undergo psychiatric evaluation. After his psyciatric evaluation, clearly, he will need to be put on addictive mind controlling drugs so that he will be able to resist his natural instincts and believe what ever he is told. The irony isn't lost on me guys. The Bible tells us that as the beast gains power through the global government that many of those who resist and refuse to submit to the authority of the antichrist will be turned in by their own family members.
Take that for whatever your spiritual beliefs are, I'm not here to preach.
However I do think we will see alot more of this type of 'domestic terrorist' being turned in by so called friends and family.
This might turn out to very interesting. Look up this guys name, the first thing you might get is the gun charges, but soon you will realize he is a big time computer geek/genius. His wife is estranged, I would think that any good attorney would make the BATFE(first involved but not arresting agency) prove the wife did not set him up, because she was trying to get rid of him. From what I read of them, the couple must have some good amount of cash.
Just because this guy was paranoid, does not mean that some one was not out to get him.
They that can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety. --Benjemin Franklin
A fear of weapons is a sign of retarded sexual and emotional maturity. -- Sigmund Freud
TO vote for the lesser of two evils , is to still vote for evil.
His wife is a Psychiatrist... one of her friends no doubt will be conducting the sanity evaluation... How do you think that's gonna turn out?
I think it rather odd that the article would hint at this individual as being deluded in his belief of a coming "Armageddon". In that case, nearly every Christian would have to be be considered deluded (about 2 billion+ people) using that criteria. Just sayin'.
When you're born you get a ticket to the freak show. When you're born in America , you get a front row seat. - George Carlin
Seems to me that the wife needs to see a shrink her self
I took a psychology class in college. The professor would talk about smearing peanut butter on his genitals and allowing his dog to lick it off. He was completely insane. He also was a big preacher about not spanking children, he had no children (or wife, just his dog).
Someone should start feeding his dog hot dogs smeared with peanut butter.


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Welcome to the Quilting Board!
I just glue basted two small quilts this weekend. I agree, less is best and I added a little water to thin out the glue and let it air dry instead of ironing it. Worked like a charm and the cost was less than 50 cents for both quilts. I got Dollar Store glue at 2/1$. And, I did it in my living room with no overspray.
I have used Elmer's regular (not washable) for years on my cross stitch to secure the ends. I just use a teeny bit on a toothpick to lay the end of my thread over the back of a few adjoining stitches and hold in place with the opposite end of the toothpick for a minute. Voila!
It truly is amazing what we can do with Elmer's Glue
Did you wash and dry it before quilting?
God danced the day she was born
Found Elmers Spray, but can't tell if it is washable. Does anyone know??
say washable you probably should stay away from it or make a test first.
The washable school glue is probably a lot cheaper and we know it works.
You can buy it by the gallon and you can baste a lot of quilts for little $$.
I have used Play School Washable Children's Glue that I found in the 99 Cent Store it must be WASHABLE glue and yes I wash all my quilts when I am finished FMQ


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ESB this time
this one is in progress for a member here
He's been very very patient
ESB this time
this one is in progress for a member here
He's been very very patient
Ain't she a beauty, everybody ...My hats off to you, S1P :thumbup
Great work as always bud... 8)
Looks great Nathan, of course
You definitely have a talent.
bring it on!!! awesome use of colors!! dead on!!
great work!
I finally managed to finish this pack
My apologies for the numerous delays
here we go
2 without flash and one with
oh, almost forgot the obligatory comparison shot
I'm absolutely giddy thinking about holding this pack in my hands! Absolutely beautiful!
Wow, GREAT job, man! It's looks outstanding!!!
looks good man!!
That's by far one of the best ESB paint jobs I've seen..Beautiful work!
Great attention to the "dirt & grime" aspect of the paint scheme..This is a detail that is continually overlooked in my opinion. Without it you run the risk of the whole prop looking like it came from a giant action figure..
Again superb work
Ladies and gentlemen...I am holding this pack in my hands right now and have to say that the pictures do not give it justice. It's absolutely beautiful! This pack thus completes my ESB Fett.
Nathan, thank you so very much for your talents. It was definitely worth the wait. Anyone needing a pack painted should definitely check with S1P first.
That looks like a really good job!
Thanx for all the compliments guys.
It is difficult for pictures to pick up on the subtleties of the paintjob
tinstar5541, Thank you for the kind words & the patience.
Let's see some pics of that suit now!!
Nicely done Nate!
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Im using hlsl code from a forum that makes textures splatting on my terrain (i use a directx engine, irrlicht). Now i need fog but im a bit confused on how to add it.
I look at examples like this one:
But im still confused on how to add this to my own shader code I already have. I have figured out i can scale the color of the entire terrain by multiplying the diffuse-color I return in the PS_OUTPUT ps_main(in VS_OUTPUT input) function but dont understand how the shader code can use/know the actual distance from the camera (this is needed to do fog right?). Linear fog is fine for now.
The output function i have now is
PS_OUTPUT ps_main(in VS_OUTPUT input) { float texScale = 1.0; PS_OUTPUT output = (PS_OUTPUT)0; vector a = tex2D(AlphaMap, input.alphamap); vector i = tex2D(TextureFour, mul(input.tex, texScale)); vector j = tex2D(TextureFive, mul(input.tex, texScale)); vector k = tex2D(TextureSix, mul(input.tex, texScale)); float4 oneminusx = 1.0 - a.x; float4 oneminusy = 1.0 - a.y; float4 oneminusz = 1.0 - a.z; vector l = a.x * i + oneminusx * i; vector m = a.y * j + oneminusy * l; vector n = a.z * k + oneminusz * m; output.diffuse = n; return output; }
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So this is the tank today:
It's inhabited by
10-11 Fire Red Cherry Shrimp Adults (was 14 prior to gassing 2 days ago), 14+ Juvies, No idea how many babies
1 "Yellow" NeoC shrimp that is GREEN, and I think may not actually be a neo at all (the other 9 died in shipping or within 24 hrs of getting here)
2+ horned nerite snails (the others died - I kill snails no matter what I do they just die)
3 Amano shrimp
1 ?? shrimp that is supposed to be an Amano (from same place as yellow) but looks like a bamboo (which I HATE, he's creepy if someone's local and can catch him he's yours)
Plants added are:
Ludwigia Inclinata Cuban
Vesuvius Sword
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As you can see i thinned out the left side (i was moving the return and things were not pretty back in that corner
This is the back now
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I need to do something about that hornswort ... open to ideas... i hate the stuff but all the newborns call it home (and 'the kid' likes it)
I moved the return and inflow next to each other. I hate those big black hose/things and the fact the are L brackets not U drive me nuts (it's the little things)
Here are the air/co2 diffusers I made from chop sticks they produce REALLY small fine bubbles (way better then the 99 cent airstone i bought at petsmart)
I used the part of the chopsticks that are attached then break at angles when you separate them. the angle is what gives it 'more' bubbles and finer as bamboo is hollow.
I have both co2 and air going -- CO2 is 4-6 bubbles then 10 seconds then 4-6 more. Air is 'almost off'
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this is what the bubbles look like in action.. it's about 2 air to 1 co2 (i am VERY scared of gassing more little shrimps.. especially since some seem to 'like it'
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I have some 'things' i need to deal with (cheep ideas welcome)
like the mess behind the tank... it's a finnex filter so it has to be no lower then 2' from the top of the tank
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BGA problem ... just starting but AHHHH
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I want this to form an 'arch' over my shrimp tube i just don't know how to get them to stay..
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and why are they NOT throwing off shoots of new plants?
|nice tank, i like your shrimp. DIY CO2 could kill your shrimp, so you should not use it in your shrimp tank
6 Gal, Schuber Wright, 1st Planted
This is the tank that started it all...
okay, it was actually a 1 gallon fish bowl with a betta and an anachris plant.
**My daughter is taking an AP Enviro class (she's homeschooled) and needed to see the effect of plants on the aquatic system. As she did the experiment I was amazed at the effects of plant on fish tanks. 6 Weeks 1 gallon of water, 1 fish, NO WATER CHANGES! **
I did research, purchased the tank, and started the tank so that when the 6 weeks were up he'd have a new home.
I'm now 2 months into this and have 4 small 2 gallon tanks along with my 6 gallon.
I'll start this Journal with some photos of where it started and where it is now then keep it updated as I go along.
Schuber Wright 6 gallon low iron
Finnex p-360
Finnex FugeRay 16"
*changed out to FugeRay 20" as 16 was WAY not enough
** changed out to 2 CFL 100 W 6500K bulbs in clamp lights on wine bottles as Finnex just didn't have the light needed.
Day 2 of DIY CO2
* First day I gassed some shrimp
** Remade CO2 solution, changed to a chopstick as a diffuser (for microbubbles)
Finnex Titanium 100W (moved the 50W to another tank and they only had 100W in stock and needed it ASAP
2" CaribSea Eco-Complete 20-Pound Planted Aquarium, Black
2" Up Aqua Shrimp Sand
*looking around and whispering*
"live" rock - i didn't know better and i don't want to tear it down and redo..yet.
This is where it all started....
Some Hornswort, Some whisteria, some red crypt, that big plant in the back right (my daughter wanted that... it's roots are HUGE so i just keep cutting all the leaves off) and shrimp tubes ...
IMG_0377 by laq997, on Flickr
Well it wouldn't be a journal if i didn't show you the progress...
Well within a few days all my crypts melted (I was NOT happy, I later learned this was normal) and I added some "red plants" from pet smart.
New Betta as well (which led to tanks 2 and 3) she (he) is just prettier.
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Within 4 hours of putting the shrimp in the tank with the betta I discovered the betta LOVES shrimp Sushi... by 8 hours the betta was out of there (and tank 4 was on it's way)
In just a few weeks I had a good looking tank, and more plants a palm tree looking one (which i now know is 'semi' aquatic) - no idea what that means but i died in my other tank... well not died so much as grew fuzz and messed the tank up.. this one is doing "okay"
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I went away for Thanksgiving and came home to find this...
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I was very excited... Then I discovered the WHOLE tank was berried!
This is a shot of the back
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And of SOME of it's inhabitants:
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I did a MAJOR redo this weekend...
added the CO2 mentioned, it needed it.
Moved the intake to be closer to the outflow (apparently dead spots are bad.. who knew) and changed the inflow so it moved the top of the water so i don't have to de-film it daily ... eeewww...
and TRIMED the tank...
Now I should say I trimmed the tank every week or two before it got crazy overgrown... then without the CO2 nothing grew, and it needed more light... Light was added 1.5 weeks ago (i was using excell but hated how 'icky' the water got)
I'll put the photos up in a few ...
I know me.. this will be ever changing... (in case you didn't figure that out by 2 months and constant changes...)
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Movies, books, and songs to capture the essence of San Diego and get you in the mood for travel
Almost Famous (2000)
Writer-director Cameron Crowe (who grew up in San Diego) tells this sweet autobiographical story of a 15-year-old's foray into rock-and-roll writing in the 1970s, leading to a cover story for Rolling Stone magazine.
Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy (2004)
Will Ferrell plays a self-absorbed but top-rated San Diego news anchor who bears a more than passing resemblance to a local anchorman of the 1970s.
Some Like it Hot (1959)
Though set in Florida, San Diego's Hotel del Coronado served memorably as a backdrop for most of this matchless Billy Wilder romp starring Marilyn Monroe, Jack Lemmon, and Tony Curtis.
The Stunt Man (1980)
The other movie filmed at the Hotel del Coronado, this little-known black comedy about a fugitive hiding out on a movie set is a small masterpiece about the nature of reality and illusion, starring Peter O'Toole in an Oscar-nominated performance.
Top Gun (1986)
Tom Cruise shot to stardom with this slick, high-octane fly-boy hit, much of which was shot at Miramar Naval Air Station.
Traffic (2000)
Steven Soderbergh-directed drama centered around the drug trade, largely set in San Diego and Tijuana. Michael Douglas, Catherine Zeta-Jones, and Benecio del Toro star; the film went on to win four Academy Awards.
Dr. Seuss & Mr. Geisel: A Biography, by Judith & Neil Morgan (1996)
An upbeat biography of the bestselling La Jolla-based children's book author, who viewed the world "through the wrong end of a telescope."
I Cover the Waterfront, by Max Miller (1932)
A hard-drinking newspaper reporter canvasses the Depression-era harbor for vignettes on fishermen, brothels, and bootleggers. Written by a San Diego Sun columnist, the bestseller became a hit movie starring Claudette Colbert.
The Pump House Gang, by Thomas Wolfe (1968)
This collection of 15 essays is anchored by the titular story, named after lollygagging surfers who ride the waves at La Jolla's Windansea Beach, capturing the counterculture generation in the process.
San Diego Legends: The Events, People, and Places That Made History, by Jack Scheffler Innis (2004)
The stories and characters that define San Diego, from mission-builder Father Junípero Serra to Wyatt Earp to millionaire C. Arnholt Smith's rise and fall, with particular note paid to the development of San Diego Bay.
Under the Perfect Sun: The San Diego Tourists Never See, by Mike Davis, Kelly Mayhew, and Jim Miller (2003)
Dissects the city's evolution over the past century, especially the military economy, its right-leaning political machinations, and the city's power structure.
The Fallen, by T. Jefferson Parker (2006)
This riveting thriller follows a San Diego homicide detective trying to solve a murder set against widespread city corruption; named best mystery of 2006 by Southern California Booksellers Association.
Playback, by Raymond Chandler (1959)
The last completed Philip Marlowe (The Big Sleep) detective story, this vintage noir is set in a fictionalized La Jolla, where Chandler spent his last 13 years of life.
Ramona, by Helen Hunt Jackson (1884)
Perhaps the first novel about Southern California, the author—inspired by Uncle Tom's Cabin—depicts the treatment of Native Americans during the rancho era. The romanticized book has had more than 300 reprints and was made into three movies and an opera.
Tijuana Straits, by Kem Nunn (2004)
Set in a surfer's wasteland between San Diego and Tijuana, this moving novel encompasses many of the issues that define today's border politics: crime, drugs, greed, and pollution, with American-owned maquiladora factories as a backdrop.
Two Years Before the Mast, by Richard Henry Dana, Jr. (1841)
Based on a diary Henry Dana, Jr. kept at sea, the book provides vivid descriptions of the California coast before the Gold Rush transformed the region, with noteworthy stops in Old Town and Point Loma.
Blue Pacific, Michael Franks (1990)
Smooth-jazz singer Michael Franks' 1990 album is an autobiographical celebration of his hometown, La Jolla, and one of his best works.
Brushfire Fairytales, Jack Johnson (2001)
The debut album by Hawaii-born singer-songwriter Jack Johnson in 2001 features gentle surf music crafted during his brief time in the San Diego area.
Greatest Surfing Songs!, The Beach Boys (1992)
Features a dozen Southern California surf sound classics, including "Surfin' U.S.A.", "Surfin'", and "Catch a Wave." Listen for mentions of La Jolla, Del Mar, and other San Diego locales.
The Heart of Saturday Night, by Tom Waits (1974)
Master singer-songwriter Tom Waits grew up in National City, the rough suburb south of downtown. This 1974 album's tracks were performed extensively around town in the early 1970s.
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2. "Surfin' U.S.A." by The Beach Boys
3. "San Diego Serenade" by Tom Waits
4. "Peaceful Easy Feeling" by The Eagles
5. "They Go to San Diego" by Mel Torme
6. "30 More Miles to San Diego" by Dean Martin
7. "Rosalita" by Bruce Springsteen
8. "Where the Turf Meets the Surf" by Bing Crosby
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The Town Talk reported a bill that would allow the city to call an election on the "restaurant only" option cleared the Louisiana Senate by a 24-0 vote Thursday.
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Is bullying or harassment a problem in schools?
Original post made by jordan doronila, Danville Weekly reporter, on Feb 21, 2007
I was at a school board meeting Tuesday night, and I heard a presentation from parents that bullying and harassment are big issues in the high schools in the San Ramon Valley Unified School District.
I was told by parents that some high schools allow or foster bullying and harassment to take place, despite telling administraters to stop the disruptive behavior.
I wanted to know from members of the community if this is true? Do you feel this is an issue? If so, how big of it is it an issue.
Thanks. -Jordan M. Doronila
a resident of Alamo
on Feb 22, 2007 at 5:10 pm
Life is High School and too many people define their lives by the nastiness learned in that reality.
High School, by years of definition, is an alien environment that abuses the majority of students mentally, physically and with neglect of basic humanity. It is not reasonable to expect high
school to change until it is replaced with a legitimate learning environment that does not depend on peer pressure, gamesmanship and popularity as a culture. Parents prosper and continue that
abusive culture based on their own recollections of high school.
Bullies are simply a small part of the abuse that is established by an administrated competition.
Hal Bailey
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a resident of Monte Vista High School
on Feb 24, 2007 at 11:21 am
My aunt saw this blog and called me to ask me if it was true that bullying is a problem in my school. I told her that bullying was a large problem because kids try to be cool by being mean to eachother. She asked that I add to this blog and just let you know that bullying is a big problem that people don't really hear about because kids don't tell on eachother.
a resident of Danville
on May 19, 2010 at 10:55 am
Bullying is a big problem. My child was bullied at both San Ramon and Charlotte Wood. The only way I found out was by a wonderful leader from the Town of Danville in the after school program at Charlotte Wood. My son wouldn't have told me. Most kids prefer to suffer in silence. On both occasions at Charlotte Wood, I directly called the bullies parent. I found that the apple doesn't fall far from the tree. One parent denied that his son would do that, another father said "boys will be boys".
I have to say that had Rich Boschetti still been principal of Charlotte Wood, the manner would have been handled differently. Current people in those positions are more concerned with being friends with the bullies. Same thing over at San Ramon HS. Heaven help you if you try and rely on the campus monitors for help. They seem to make matters worse. My son was threatened with bodily harm for something the campus monitor handled poorly. The school vice principal said they couldn't do anything about it if a fight was going to happen off campus (even tho it clearly originated at school).
When a child is bullied, they often have scars for life. The bully, on the other hand, may grow out of this bad behavior and later recognize that what they did was wrong and even feel bad about it. The poor child that was bullied however, never really forgets and carries that awful and humiliating memory with him/her throughout their life and it may have long lasting effects on his/her self esteem.
Parents and schools must teach their kids how to protect themselves from bullies. There's few things worse than a bully.
a resident of Alamo
on May 19, 2010 at 11:14 am
I am a painter. When I went to school the kids made fun of me. I had know lunch acause sometimes a mean one took my lunch money. Two big ugly guys once tackled me on my way to school and took my shoes, tyed them together and threw them over the telephone wires. We had not much money so Dad would cut my hair. He thought he did good but he did not. The kids at school would say,"Hey, Bainter! Who cuts your hair? An ax-murderer?!?". I did not like school, but I like to paint. When you see those shoes tyed together hanging over the wires think of the painter.
a resident of Danville
on May 7, 2012 at 2:33 pm
My daughter was bullied relentlessly by a "mean girl" at Charlotte Wood a few years ago. This mean girl would throw my daughter's backpack into the toilet on a daily basis and pretty much make my daughter's life miserable. My daugter never said a word to my wife or me. Finally the mean girl called our house and left a message on our home voice mail saying that my daughter would be dead in 10 days. Another girl witnessed the mean girl making the call to our house from a cell phone while she was waiting to be picked up from school and let us know who made the call. I went to the school the next day, met with the principal, explained the background and played the voicemail tape. The principal told me that the ongoing bullying was a "she said-she said" situation and hard to verify. The principal also told me that because the call was not made during school hours and was not made from school property the school had no authority to discipline the mean girl. I told the principal that I had a witness who saw the mean girl make the call from school property fifteen minutes after school. The principal still resisted becoming engaged. I then told the principal that if she did not handle the situation, I would take the tape to the Danville Police and let them handle the situation. The principal immediately changed her tone and brought in the vice principal for discipline. The mean girl ended up having to appologize to my daughter and she stopped throwing my daughter's backpack into the toilet. But after a couple of weeks the mean girl went right back to making my daughter's life miserable. We ended up taking my daughter out of Charlotte Wood and put her into a private school.


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Hey Teague....I'd love to see that bird work...and I'm in your neck of the woods!
How often/long does it take for training to really take effect if you're picking up a brand new bird like this guy?
How did you "acquire" him if I might ask?
Big birds like that are amazing to watch, especially in action. There are some gopro type videos of goshawks flying that are just "woah" and I bet this bird is amazing to see in action. Does the bird follow you from above, then dive on what you flush?
Hey Teague....I'd love to see that bird work...and I'm in your neck of the woods!
Teague, how did you catch the hawk? This would be really cool to try. How do you acquire one of these licenses? I would like to give it a try some day. We have tons of hawks in Northeast LA along the MS river. Also, what's the best hunt you have ever had? Amount of game you have caught?
If you ever make it to the North St. Tammany area in LA let me know. I have a ranch we can hunt him on.
is it hard to get to the point to where your able to take a bird out solo and hunt with it?
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Asiana Airlines of South Korea has signed a contract with Airbus for the purchase of 30 A350 XWB aircraft, plus 10 options. Delivery of the aircraft will begin in 2016 and the airline will take a combination of all three variants of the A350. The carrier will operate the aircraft on its regional and long haul routes.
"The A350 will play a key role in the Asiana fleet of the future," said Park Chan-Bup, Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Asiana Airlines. "In placing this order today, we are ensuring that we will remain at the forefront of the airline industry, offering our passengers the very highest levels of comfort while operating only the most modern, fuel-efficient aircraft."
"We are pleased that Asiana has become the latest airline to select the A350 XWB, further strengthening the global customer base for this all-new aircraft family," said John Leahy, Airbus Chief Operating Officer, Customers. "With a fast-growing order book, the A350 is set to shape efficiency in the mid-size widebody category, with a step reduction of 20 per cent in fuel-burn and the lowest operating costs of any aircraft in its class. This will translate into very real economic advantages for operators such as Asiana, while at the same time reducing further the impact of aviation on the environment."
The A350 XWB (Xtra Wide-Body) Family is Airbus' response to widespread market demand for a series of highly efficient medium-capacity long-range wide-body aircraft. With a range of up to 8,300 nm / 15,400 km, it is available in three basic passenger versions: the A350-800 accommodating 270 passengers, the A350-900 seating 314, and the A350-1000 for 350 passengers in a typical three-class layout.
The A350 has the widest fuselage in its category, offering unprecedented levels of comfort, the lowest operating costs and lowest seat mile cost of any aircraft in this market segment. Powered by two new generation Rolls Royce Trent XWB engines delivering each up to 92,000 lbs of thrust, the A350 XWB Family is designed to confront the challenges of high fuel prices, rising passenger expectations, and environmental concerns. Orders for the aircraft stand at more than 350 from over 20 customers.
Airbus is an EADS company.