text: Yes, he does many things well, but that doesn't mean we should think he is the be all and end all of all things skating when he keeps falling as many times as he does. And I think what bothers a lot of people is that Patrick's falls seem to be overlooked or ignored when he competes, and that "break" isn't given to most other fine skaters. I'm neither a Chan fan nor a Chan hater, but it bothers me to see someone who falls multiple times continually held up like he is. It is pretty obvious something has gone seriously haywire with his jump technique and he needs to get it fixed pronto. As to his public persona, he needs to develop a few filters or at least train himself to pause and think for just a brief moment before he speaks. Regardless of how brilliant his skating is, he comes off like an ass or at best a petulant child in interviews, and that's not the behavior of a champion. Chan fans seems very frustrated that some can't separate his skating and public personas, but they do go together and can affect how people look at a skater (the world didn't exactly cut Nancy Kerrigan a break for a few ill-timed remarks after Lillehammer either, and Pasha Grishuk is as well know for her egotistical attitude as for her skating). Similarly, some fans cannot separate the quality of the edges as a sign of brilliance when the same skater can't seem to hold that quality edge consistently in his jumps. Chan has a lot of fine qualities, but the negatives sometimes overwhelm those fine qualities.


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Hey guys,Been looking around for a nice Mid-size SUV I could alternate use with my current car. Narrowed it down to these two that I liked. Four wheel drive is a must as I live in the Northeast. I'd like to hear your thoughts. Haven't tried the new Highlander but a lot of reviews said it's not the comfiest ride around and the V6 lacks a little pep. The Explorer on the other hand I'm totally sold at.So what you think? Any suggestions?
Haven't driven either myself, but strictly based on looks its a no brainer. The Explorer is a hell of a good looking CUV now.
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While I like the Explorer, I can't deny the fact that I love the looks of the new Highlander. I think both are overpriced, so I'd never buy one of these brand new....in the used market, I'd likely end up with the Explorer simply because they lose value faster.As you can see from above, I'd end up with the Explorer just based on value (used), but if I was buying new I'd likely get the Highlander.
Explorer. It looks good. Depending on your budget I would go for an Explorer Sport.
Having driven both extensively, the Highlander by a landslide.Anyone who has criticized the ride must be comparing it to a mid-2000's Buick. It rides better than the Explorer for sure. And feels just as quick, imo. Probably a little less room. Interior is light years better.
If you go highlander, try to pick up a straggling 2013 model. The new one is hideous. I think it's a toss up between the Ford and Toyota, unless you can afford an Explorer Sport like Tron101 said.I like the new GMC Acadia as alternate though. It looks pretty sharp and has a nice new interior.
I've driven a previous Gen Highlander and really liked it. I didn't buy it for two reasons. It was ugly as sin because it was all beige and I felt the dealer had it priced too high. But unless the majorly messed it up I really liked it. The Explorer is kind of fat and expensive. If you want tech stuff and big wheels you may like it. Best drive both and enjoy your Highlander.
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I have no experience with the Highlander. I have 8 months with an Explorer Limited. There are much better out there.
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This review of Exploder covers everything.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-jck1NaaTK0
IMHO, neither. If you don't need the 3rd row I would go Jeep Grand Cherokee all day and if a 3rd row is need the revised 2014 Durango is a nice piece. Between these 2, it depends on he trim. As said Explorer Sport > all other Explorers and all highlanders.. Ecoboost powa! LOL!.
Neither, Buick Enclave buy a landslide.Buick Enclave, ranked #1 in value, comfort, and overall appeal. Buick Enclave impresses with its refined handling and classy interior. Those traits, combined with an excellent safety score, make the Enclave highly recommended among affordable midsize SUVs."It's a full-size crossover with three rows of seating and one of the smoothest rides available for less than $40,000. While heavy and a little slow to rally for highway-passing speeds, the Enclave is quiet, comfortable, and family friendly." -- Car and Driver Its car-like driving dynamics and impressive passenger and cargo versatility make it one of the best vehicles in its class." -- Consumer GuideIt's more like a perfectly logical extension of the high-end yet sensible station wagons of the past, but with all the modern advances in style, technology, road manners, efficiency and safety required by the times. It feels just about ideal for its intended mission." -- Kelley Blue BookThe 2014 Buick Enclave is ranked: #1 in Affordable Midsize SUVs #1 in Affordable SUVs with 3 Rows #2 in Affordable Crossover SUVs
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Stew:IMHO, neither. If you don't need the 3rd row I would go Jeep Grand Cherokee all day and if a 3rd row is need the revised 2014 Durango is a nice piece. Between these 2, it depends on he trim. As said Explorer Sport > all other Explorers and all highlanders.. Ecoboost powa! LOL!.Ohh forgot about the new Durango. Great suv. The 4WD would be far superior to FWD-based AWD.
Explorer all the way
Explorer all the way!The exterior of the Highlander looks horrible, especially the front. Looks like they tried to copy the look of a Subaru and made it look worse.The Explorer looks good on the exterior, plus the interior looks good and is very comfortable. I have not drive the 14 Highlander yet but the 14 Explorer drives like a dream. My neighbor just got a XLT in white.


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ARSC HPC Users' Newsletter 271, June 27, 2003
SX-6 Status
The SX-6 was installed a year ago at ARSC. It will remain here for one more year, until June 2004.
The SX-6 is available, by application only, to the U.S. HPC community for testing and benchmarking of codes. It's intended for research, not production. In the United States, this remains a unique opportunity.
For practical purposes, we recommend you not delay too long. A rush of users at the end of its tenure could make scheduling of dedicated runs more difficult and otherwise stress the system.
More information:
- ARSC's primary SX-6 page, with links to application forms, statement of purpose, etc:
- For current and potential SX-6 users, here's info on compilers, profilers, performance analysis, optimization, and just getting started:
- For porting and performance case studies, as well as user experiences of the SX-6, download the PDF file: "SX-6 Comparisons and Contrasts" from:
More questions? Contact: firstname.lastname@example.com
Technical Papers and ReportsWe've updated our web site with the following recent research papers by ARSC staff:
Portable Cray Bioinformatics Library, J. Long, ARSC, Proceedings of the Cray User Group, May 2003
The ARSC Storage Solution, G. McGill, ARSC, Proceedings of the Cray User Group, May 2003
SX-6 Comparisons and Contasts, T. Baring, ARSC, Proceedings of the Cray User Group, May 2003
Performance of ROMS on Regatta and SX-6
[ ARSC hosted two Air Force Academy Cadets as interns earlier this summer. Our thanks to Cadet Ryan Roper for this report. ]
My study of optimal performance between the SX-6 and the Regatta has been interesting in my brief time at ARSC. My task was this: to find the best way to run the MPI compilation of the Regional Ocean Modeling System (ROMS) in 200 timesteps, discover the ARSC HPC system on which it runs the best, and compare it to the runners up. ROMS is an ocean simulation managed at ARSC by oceanographer Kate Headstrom, and for this benchmark, it runs an idealized square portion of a southern ocean. Before coming to ARSC, I had had absolutely no exposure to supercomputing and limited UNIX experience (which served me well once I finally remembered it) and this project was an excellent initial exposure.
From my tests, the ARSC host best suited to this ROMS benchmark is the IBM Regatta (known here as Iceflyer). I had the fewest compilation problems and the fastest absolute run times on that machine. When all was said and done, I had made 13 runs, varying the number of processors and tilings, to test the hypothesis that tilings closer to squares (2x2, 3x3, etc.) would run faster. A "tiling" is the way that the data is distributed across the processors. While I did find that large numbers of processors vastly improved the running time, the results were somewhat erratic and the square tiling did not always produce the best results.
My guess is that a square tiling may be ideal, but one would need the machine to one's self to test this. (The machine was shared with other batch users during these runs.) However, my recommendation is that if one needs to run ROMS on the Regatta, use as many processors as you can get your hands on (I found that 20 at 5x4 was best) and tile them so that the dimensions are decently close together. Unfortunately, f1n1, the Regatta main batch node, has only 24 processors or else a 5x5 tiling might have been ideal.
Num Procs Tiling Running Time ----- ------ ------------ 1 1x1 1458.32 2 2x1 689.83 4 1x4 311.17 6 3x2 254.08 9 3x3 140.46 12 3x4 107.82 16 8x2 84.43 20 5x4 71.44 Table 1. Best case total running time on the Regatta
The SX-6 was no less busy than the Regatta, but there was a clear pattern with the most efficient tilings. From my tests, the best way to run a ROMS job on the SX-6 is to tile 1xN, where N = number of processors. This happens because the long skinny tilings make the most efficient use of the SX-6's long, 256 element, vector registers. The SX-6 at ARSC has 8 processors in a single shared memory cabinet.
What was also interesting is that the single and dual processor runs of the SX-6 were faster than those of the Regatta. As the Regatta increases its processor number, performance more closely matched the SX-6 until, by sheer availability of processors, the Regatta pulled away. One will notice that the time spiked up at 6 processors. I would like to investigate that in more depth, but from a rough re-run of the simulation, I can guess that it is due to greater usage of the machine; the re-run was run in a less crowded batch queue and produced a time more in line with expected results. What would be interesting to see would be if there were more available processors in the SX-6 to compare it better to the Regatta. It certainly is a capable machine.
Num Procs Tiling Running Time ----- ------ ------------ 1 1x1 1159.859 2 1x2 596.588 3 1x3 416.795 4 1x4 321.181 5 1x5 261.259 6 1x6 272.898 7 1x7 199.577 Table 1. Best case total running time on the SX-6
The following graph summarizes the timings. It shows how similarly the code performs on the Regatta and SX-6 on 1-7 processors, and the advantage of additional processors on the Regatta:
Figure 1. Regatta and SX-6 ROMS scaling
In conclusion, it is best at ARSC to run ROMS on the Regatta. I did additional tests with the Cray SV1ex and the Cray T3E, but I had more than my share of difficulties getting the MPI and Open MP versions to even compile let alone run. Once they were running they performed nowhere near as well as the Regatta had, even with large numbers of processors. I was impressed by the SX-6's performance and I'm sure it would be well suited to run ROMS if it weren't for its limited number of CPUs.
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Ore. DMV: Watch for flood-damaged used cars
Dozens hit by Hurricane Sandy sold in state
SALEM, Ore. - Vehicles damaged by Hurricane Sandy floods on the East Coast are being sold as undamaged across the nation, and a few dozen have shown up in Oregon since the 2012 storm, the Oregon DMV warned Monday.
Sometimes buyers are aware a vehicle was damaged in some way, but they may be unaware the damage was caused by flooding. Often buyers discover the vehicle history when they receive a new title with a "flood damage" brand or "totaled" brand.
"The problem with vehicles damaged by flooding is that they can be cleaned up and appear undamaged," DMV Administrator Tom McClellan said. "But water damage can lead to severe electrical and mechanical problems, mold growth and other problems that show up later – especially with the corrosive effects of salt water, as in Hurricane Sandy."
Hurricane Sandy made landfall in the U.S. Northeast on Oct. 29-30, 2012. It was the deadliest and costliest storm of the 2012 Atlantic hurricane season. An estimated 230,000 vehicles suffered damage as a result of Hurricane Sandy and the Northeaster storm associated with it.
As of July, Oregon DMV is aware of 39 title applications for vehicles that received flood damage in Hurricane Sandy. Most of these cars came from New York, New Jersey and Connecticut, but buyers should take extra care with any used vehicle from states on the U.S. Northeast coast.
"Unscrupulous individuals try to prey on consumers looking for a bargain," said Chris Ratliff, manager of the DMV Business Regulation Section. "Any time a deal sounds too good to be true, it usually is. That's particularly true of cars."
People shopping for used vehicles always need to be cautious. In addition to inspecting vehicles thoroughly and opting to have a professional mechanic inspect it, car buyers can use other consumer protection tools and resources.
Used car buyers have some tools available to check the history of a vehicle. DMV suggests that buyers check a car's Vehicle Identification Number, or VIN, with the online registry at the National Insurance Crime Bureau:
There are other online tools for buyers as well, including:
* http://www.vehiclehistory.gov
* https://www.bja.gov/Programs/FloodDamagedVehicles_NMVTIS.pdf
* www.nsvrp.org
There is no guaranteed way to avoid buying a damaged car, yet Oregonians shopping for a used car can reduce their risks by taking a few precautions:
* Inspect the vehicle. Look for signs of water, mud, sand, corrosion or residue in carpet, upholstery, glove box, inside the dash if that's easy to examine, inside tail light fixtures, etc.
* Hire a professional mechanic to inspect a vehicle before purchase.
* Ask the seller to show you the title or ownership document and check for brand notations such as "salvage" or "flooded."
* Shop for a used vehicle among licensed auto dealers, who are eager to avoid damaged cars just as consumers. Oregonians can find out whether a dealer is licensed by visiting the Business Section of www.OregonDMV.com.
Car buyers who later discover that a seller did not disclose information about the condition of a vehicle, such as flood damage, may find it difficult to get their money refunded. They might need to hire a lawyer. Consumers also may download a fraud report form at the Oregon Department of Justice at www.doj.state.or.us or www.oregon.gov/DOJ.


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There is an update available from the University of Minnesota Honey Bee Diseases and Pests Manual. It's available as a free download from their site here: http://beelab.umn.edu/prod/groups/cf...set_431892.pdf In the update, they state that "Nosema ceranae has virtually displaced the old species Nosema apis thoughout the U.S. We are still learning about Nosema ceranae, but as of this writing, we DO NOT RECOMMEND THE USE OF FUMAGILLIAN TO TREAT THIS DISEASE."
Has anyone done testing on their hives to confirm this? Randy Oliver states on his website that there are some commercial beeks using Fumigillin to treat Nosema ceranae but using a three fold increase in the dosage. Obviously, off label use.
The update also goes on to state "Research is indicating improper use of fumigillin exacerbates Nosema, making it a bigger problem. We are strongly opposed to unnecessary use of antibiotics to treat bee colonies."
Sounds like it's time to reconsider the profolactic use of Fumagillin altogether.


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Music Review: Lana Del Rey's Born To Die
Lana Del Rey's Sophomore album Born To Die has its moments, but is overlooked due to the tabloids.
If you ever caught your 20-something girlfriend tripping on uppers and erratically singing in the bathroom mirror about every petty problem in her life, you have heard Lana Del Rey's sophomore album Born to Die. It's not as though listening to pretty girls express their feelings about being taken to the Hamptons, drinking alcohol and wanting to love and be loved is a bad thing. If that were the case, Jersey Shore and Keeping Up With The Kardashians wouldn't be such hits. The problem is that Lana Del Rey has been hyped up so much over the last six months since the 'release' of her debut song "Video Games"on YouTube, the music industry, bloggers and other key money makers have been frothing at the mouth to get a piece of the newest flavor of the week.
Because of this, it's hard not to turn on the album and immediately judge and question the hollowness listeners sometimes feel from Del Rey's voice.
Critics seem to unanimously agree that the only good songs on this album are the two previous releases, "Video Games" and "Blue Jeans." But there is good in other tracks on the album like "Off to the Races," where Del Rey's whisky soaked, manic toned voice tells the tale of an unrestrained relationship fueled by Bacardi, nights at Chateau Marmont, and mad dollar bills. "Carmen," a haunting track about a girl who struggles with alcoholism and what seem to be, 17-year-old hooker problems, presents Del Rey's vocals a little differently. The track is stripped from the gimmicky Emile Haynie hip-hop drum tracks which leave a sound true to her real self, Lizzy Grant.
All in all, Lana Del Rey's Born to Die is what Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist is to alt film. It is fun to watch and quote to your friends but it's not the real thing. Lana is just Britney, Gaga and Katy in another form and will have to shed the soft exterior if she wants to survive the rabid pack of reviewers, twitter haters and bloggers she will face in the coming weeks. Enjoy the Kate Bush, Jane Birkin throwback Del Ray is bringing to the table, but don't believe for a minute that it's genuine.
Best Tracks: "Off to the Races," "Born to Die," "Million Dollar Man"
Skip These: "Lolita," "Lucky Ones," "Summertime Sadness"


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When you mention the name John McAfee, the first word that comes to mind is "anti-virus." The man helped computers fight off digital parasites, saving computers from falling victim of lethal viruses and malware. He was a hero in the late eighties when he first created his anti-virus program and allowed users to download it for free.
The hero has fallen and McAfee's new title is "murderer." According to Belize police, he is currently on the run from murder charges against Gregory Faull, who McAfee had been on the outs with for some time. Faull's body was found gunned down in a hallway of the house by a housekeeper who came to do her daily chores on Sunday morning.
When police arrived at the scene, there were no signs of forced entry and two items were discovered to be missing: an iPhone and a laptop with an unknown serial number. A motive has not yet been found, but police say they have several leads.
Faull, a California native, had filed a report against McAfee at the mayor's office last Wednesday, claiming the anti-virus pioneer was exhibiting "roguish behavior" and shooting off guns. The fight was apparently over dogs.
Over the past few years, McAfee's behavior had grown very peculiar. He had distanced himself from expatriates and began hanging around some of the most notoriously known gangsters of Belize. But the story gets significantly weirder. McAfee began posting on Bluelight, a drug-focused Russian message board under the username "stuffmonger," posting over 200 times about purifying bath salts using compounds available for purchase over the Internet.
"I'm a huge fan of MDPV. I think it's the finest drug ever conceived, not just for the indescribable hypersexuality, but also for the smooth euphoria and smooth comedown."
Although MDPV was recently banned in the US, it is still legal in Belize. According to users, the drug, which comes from a South African plant khat, says that it is a powerful mind-altering substance.
McAfee even comments on the dangers of freebasing the drug. "I had visual and auditory hallucinations and the worst paranoia of my life," he wrote. His last post was on April 1, 2011, but he revealed himself as John and described how he was pursuing quorum-sensing compounds. He also posted pictures of his property in Orange Walk.
McAfee's drug use only explains why he isolated himself and why he associated himself with some of the most hardened gangsters in Belize. The crime, however, is still being investigated.


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How much time is needed to fully regress a LC swarm in a newly established TBH?
I have read on some other group that if used TB (instead of 4.9 foundation)we need to wait for 6 years and also to have a new queen every year.Can someone ,who is using TBH and no chemical varoa treating comment ,on this?
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Michael's Book Club: Riders of the Purple Sage
This month's book, 'Riders of the Purple Sage' is a Western novel by Zane Grey, first published by Harper and Brothers in 1912. Considered by many critics to have played a significant role in shaping the formula of the popular Western genre, the novel has been called "the most popular western novel of all time."
Riders of the Purple Sage tells the story of Jane Withersteen and her battle to overcome her persecution by members of her polygamous Mormon Church, a leader of which, Elder Tull, wants to marry her. Withersteen is supported by a number of Gentile friends, including Bern Venters and Lassiter, a famous gunman and killer of Mormons. Throughout most of the novel she struggles with her "blindness" in seeing the evil nature of her church and its leaders, trying to keep both Venters and Lassiter from killing her adversaries, who are slowly ruining her. Through the adoption of a child, Fay, she abandons her false beliefs and discovers her true love. A second plot strand tells of Venters and his escape to the wilderness with a girl named Bess, "the rustler's girl," whom he has accidentally shot. While caring for her, Venters falls in love with the girl, and together they escape to the East, while Lassiter, Fay, and Jane, pursued by both Mormons and rustlers, escape into a paradise-like valley by toppling a giant balancing rock, forever closing off the only way in or out. (Information courtesy of wikipedia).
Take a look at this video of the 1939 movie on YouTube:
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>OK all I'm considering is a new barrel (not rechambering). Love the .30-06 cartridge for my uses. I'm confused now... can't the barrel just be swapped out and the existing chamber left unmolested?
The chamber is in the barrel, but you can certainly buy a .30-06 barrel. The gunsmith will have to ream it the rest of the way to set the headspace to match your gun.


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So how may hives can a solo operator practically work alone as a sideline with no other job and aged in your 50's?
So how may hives can a solo operator practically work alone as a sideline with no other job and aged in your 50's?
Help your own self, the Government is to busy savin' their self.
I know a beekeeper who is in his 60's but who otherwise fits your description who keeps over 500 colonies. Does all the bee work himself including extracting and bottling. He puts in some long hours at certain times of the season but he has his management system down to a fine art.
a long established opperation would likely have more mechanical aids than someone starting out or expanding is gonna have, or be able to afford/justify. look for an old timer or heirs selling out and consider making an offer on a running business. good luck,mike
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I will ran about 600 last year.....to Fl for buildup then almonds then back to fl and made 300 splits then to KY then Wisconsin to cranberries. I did have help in Wi but could have dont it myself if I had to. I feel I can run about 800 by myself along wih 100 hd cattle and my auction business(I do about 15-20 real estate/farm/estate auctions yr. Almost all honey is bottled and delivered.....My kids help bottle a little and I do most(90%) delveries and 75% bottling myself...I do work alot of 12-16 hr days though....but love what I do!
Mark Berninghausen
My dad got started with a hive a man sold him. At that time he was a pipefitter at a shipyard. He was buying equipment a little at a time and within 4 years he was running 500 hives with my Mom. By that time the shipyard closed it's doors and so he when into the bees full time with my Mom and raise 7 children with about 1400-1500 hives.
Since then we have bought out 3 comm. beekeeper and my Dad and Mom has retiered (which means they other work when they want).
I now run 650-700 hives and produce over 50 ton of honey a year. I work a job I love doing and make good money doing it. With beekeeping comes off season for hunting, fishing, and of course FAMILY.
If you have the money and someone to show you the ropes I say go for it!!
Beekeeper for a living is a dieing breed.
You've got two thumbsup from me.
Good luck,
o/o Ronald Householder
You will always think you can handle more during the off season, but during the heavey busy season, you will always think you have too many bees
Ian Steppler >> Canadian Beekeeper's Blog
Some good stories from some dedicated people here. It seems sleep is not an option though during the season. With this dedication, maybe beekeepers should be running the government recovery efforts. Maybe run some sweet deals to get out of a sticky mess.
Help your own self, the Government is to busy savin' their self.
How many depends also upon your health. You might also look at some niche like queen rearing. Ohio has a lot of good drone stock flying around since Sue Colbey was distributing nucs and queens up there. You may check with Tim Arheit at Honey Run Apiaries in Delphos, OH, he does queen breeding and honey. I believe there is a loose group of queen breeders you can join up there. If your eye sight isn't that good you can always use a queen rearing system that allows you to avoid grafting. You can produce 100 queens with those systems and have them all emerge at the same time. Mating nucs are a lot lighter than full size beehives.
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I only work the bees for honey and the high quality beeswax. No more pollination!!!
how the bee business is organized (general distribution of the kinds of product) would be the first factor I would consider. it is easier physically to raise a queen crop and nucs than a honey crop.
I am very quickly approaching 60 in good health and I very much consider myself a sideliner. I rear a very small honey crop plus try to crank out a few nucs and queens in the spring time. I operate with little problem approximately 150 hives.
as another consideration... the time requirement of growing a business (of whatever type you might wish to discuss) is not the same as the time required for running an established business.
I had thought of dealing in Queens but have no experience other than studying about it. My three hives are all survivors, and no dead hives since 1996. I have never medicated, used chemicals or done anything to help them. They have made their own queens all these years and seem to deal with the varroa. I am changing to screened tops and bottoms this year and thought I would start doing my increases from splits of my own stock to build up instead of importing unknowns. Bee population wise, my corner of the county is pretty isolated the inspector says.
Help your own self, the Government is to busy savin' their self.
No losses since 1996? I'm impressed (and envious).
If your corner of the county really is pretty isolated, is it possible that your bees simply haven't faced mite pressure like they might when they're placed closer to other bees?
Help your own self, the Government is to busy savin' their self.
It would be helpful to understand each person's average yield per hive. That way the fella that started this thread can compare against his area to see what that means.
Some areas you won't pull enough honey to feed yourself if you don't diversify or haul them around. Others are lucky enough to pull lot's of honey in the summer and can even justify starting packages every year as you've seen.
If folks would post their average yield it would be helpful. I'll start - I'm in a dry area - 27-40 lbs per hive average over the past few years although we have had several years of drought (you ask why bother?) that's why I am diversifying and looking at watermelons, nucs and maybe someday almonds. I'm also looking at establishing yard 75 miles east of here where rainfall is substantially higher.
"Beware of all enterprises that require new clothes"
Henry David Thoreau, Walden
There are so many variables to this question that there is no one answer. I know a guy that works close to 1000 hives by himself with no problem. But the guy is an animal, his out yards are close together and very productive, and he has someone else do his extracting for him leaving him more time to work the fields.
I would think the smart thing is to slowly work up to a number that is workable for your area and how you conduct your operation. It won't be the same for any two beeks.
Life is tough, but it's tougher when you're stupid. John Wayne
As I'm reading through the thread I keep thinking:
You don't want to work harder yourself you want some else to work harder for you.


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Movie Review: August: Osage County

Meryl Streep and Julia Roberts head a star-studded cast in this adaptation of Tracy Letts' Pulitzer-winning play

Director: John Wells
Rating: R
Studio: Smokehouse Pictures
Stars: Meryl Streep, Dermot Mulroney, Julia Roberts
August: Osage County, the movie version of Tracy Letts' much-lauded, funny-tragic play about an abusive matriarch and her hateful Oklahoma family, comes to your local moving picture show with quite the pedigree. We're not only talking gangs of Tony awards and other prestigious theatrical kudos but also a Pulitzer, no less.
The film version is produced by George Clooney and Grant Heslov, directed by John Wells (Company Men) and features Meryl Streep, Julia Roberts, Chris Cooper, Ewan McGregor, Juliette Lewis, Benedict Cumberbatch and Dermot Mulroney, among other starry names. Attention must be paid. Or must it? Because sitting through two hours of a toxic family's crying, plate-flinging, door-slamming, screeching every line and acting, acting, acting may leave you emotionally battered but strangely unmoved, wondering what all the damn fuss was about in the first place. The material by the supernaturally gifted Letts—packed with witty, wise, magnificent dialogue—centers on the Weston brood, a clan as filled with secrets, resentments and anger as any out of Tennessee Williams or Eugene O'Neill.
It begins with the death of the family patriarch and published poet, played by Sam Shepard, whose unexpected good-bye summons family members for the first time in years to the side of their cancer-stricken, pillhead, emotionally volatile, venomous black widow spider of a Mother Goddam. A regretful woman with an acid-etched insult for pretty much everyone, Violet Weston is, of course, played by Streep in a performance that displays much technique but few surprises and even less subtext. Roberts is the smart, angry daughter who ran away fastest and farthest to Florida and got married to an intellectual philanderer (McGregor, who seems adrift as her estranged husband), Lewis plays the silliest and most desperate (Dermot Mulroney is her latest bad boyfriend) and absolute standout Julianne Nicholson (who's paired with a good but underused Benedict Cumberbatch) is the most overlooked, resourceful and silently suffering.
The big theatrical fireworks are between Streep and Roberts and, although both stars work hard and are fun and showy, their scenes burn rather than scald. Others are so off that while they aim for the depth, insight and pain of Edward Albee and Carson McCullers they almost play like those famous movie parodies on the old Carol Burnett Show. Happily, other excellent stuff is contributed by Margo Martindale as Streep's blowsy sister, Chris Cooper as Martindale's husband and Abigail Breslin as the precocious daughter of McGregor and Roberts. The play clocked in at three hours, 20 minutes and change, but it was so powerful, rich, detailed and harrowing that it practically riveted you to the seat.
So much is missing from the movie that it feels hollowed out, its emotional roller coaster climbs and dives unearned and overblown. This is a CliffsNotes August: Osage County but it's still worth the trip.


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Report: Grizzlies, Suns discussing possible trade for Gay
By Rob Mahoney
There comes a point in every winning team's construction in which certain luxuries are no longer deemed to be sensible. Such appears to be the case with Rudy Gay -- the high-scoring forward once paid to be the Grizzlies' franchise centerpiece, but now functionally replaced by the tandem of Marc Gasol and Zach Randolph. The Grizz still have use for Gay, as evidenced by his substantial role in their offense and his still-impressive statistical marks. Yet Memphis' play has developed in so many other areas that Gay's particular skills and potential no longer fit the team's needs as precisely as they once did.
Zach Lowe of Grantland first made note of the fact that the Grizzlies were floating Gay's name in potential trade discussions, but the first case-specific rumor to surface comes courtesy of Yahoo!'s Adrian Wojnarowski, who has reported that Memphis is engaged in talks with the Suns for a deal centered around Gay. Per Wojnarowski, the Grizzlies are primarily interested in acquiring Jared Dudley -- whose long-range shooting and perfectly complementary game would be a stellar fit in Memphis -- and draft picks. Gay's current contract will be the primary motivation behind any deal made involving him, and thus a salary dump deal for a fairly-compensated role player like Dudley would require some additional salary fodder to make the trade work by league rules.
As a result, we shouldn't expect the more fully formed iterations of this deal (or any deal involving Gay) to include a totally balanced swap of talent. This is the means the Grizzlies have available (among other avenues; they're by no means forced to trade away Gay) to alleviate the burdens of the luxury tax and some of their long-term salary issues in general, and thus they are actively looking to downgrade as a means of saving money, creating depth and capitalizing on a player who is precluded from maximizing his potential by way of their system. (The Point Forward's Ben Golliver suggested a similar move here.) Keeping Gay around would be nice, but having a quasi-star in a lineup that no longer demands his contributions makes little sense given the Grizzlies' more pressing needs across the board. Whether the Suns will be the party to complete such a transaction remains to be seen, but Phoenix is certainly a conceivable landing spot for Gay and the $37.1 million left on his contract over the next two seasons. It's hard to pin down precisely what the Suns are doing in the wake of Steve Nash's departure, which, if anything, makes it all the more believable that they may roll the dice on a costly acquisition like Gay. They've already committed to a number of win-now contributors in addition to a long-term piece in Goran Dragic, and acquiring Gay would fit the Suns' rather haphazard modus operandi of late. As good a player as Gay is, his contract is a miserable burden for a rebuilding team to bear. Yet if the Suns feel enough pressure to build a middling team now (as they may well, given their horrid performance this season), acquiring Gay at the cost of Dudley and a few draft picks might be the most asset-efficient move available. That doesn't make the thought process behind this potential move a wise one in cap terms, but the Suns could certainly do worse from a talent perspective.


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Rice on the grill? Absolutely, and by the time it's cooked it's scented with the exotic flavors of plums and Asian sauce. If halibut isn't available, striped bass, sole or even thick cod fillets will work just fine.
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Serves 4
Prep Time 15 min
Total Time 30 min.
Step 1
Preheat a gas or charcoal grill.
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Heat 3/4 cup water, 1 cup orange juice and soy sauce in a small saucepan until just simmering. Pour into a medium bowl; stir in rice and scallion whites and set aside, uncovered, for 10 minutes. Whisk hoisin sauce, ginger, sesame oil and the remaining 2 tablespoons each of water and orange juice in a small bowl.
Step 3
Stack two 20-inch sheets of foil (the double layers will help protect the ingredients on the bottom from burning). Coat the center of the top layer with cooking spray. Place one-fourth of the rice mixture in the center. Set a piece of fish on the rice. Arrange 3 wedges of plum on the fish. Top with one-fourth of the hoisin mixture and sprinkle with one-fourth of the scallion greens. Bring the short ends of the foil together, leaving enough room in the packet for steam to gather and cook the food. Fold the foil over and pinch to seal. Pinch seams together along the sides. Make sure all the seams are tightly sealed to keep steam from escaping. Make 3 more packets with the remaining ingredients.
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The festival takes place from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. on the Campus Center promenade. (In case of rain, the festival will move into the Campus Center Grand Hall).
Students can enjoy free popcorn and cotton candy plus music, a cake walk, rock wall, drunk-driving simulation, giant trikes, wax hands and a visit from Knuckles the Clown.
Iberia Bank is providing food, and several student organizations will be participating. The event is sponsored by Student Life and Leadership and PTC's Student Government Association.
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Cain and His Offering
John Calvin comments on today's verses, writing that when God sees false worship, "combined with gross and manifest mockery of himself, it is not surprising that he hates it and is unable to bear it." If we do not give ...Read More
The First Family
Even though the firstborn son had certain legal privileges and responsibilities (Deut. 21:15–17), God commonly does the unexpected in Scripture and chooses the younger over the older (Gen. 25:19–26; Rom. 9:13). Among other things, this tells us we cannot trust ...Read More
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The final destiny God has ordained for all of those in Christ Jesus is not an intangible, spiritual existence, but a resurrected, glorified life in a renewed creation. The earth will not be thrown away but will be restored. As ...Read More
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The husband who uses his authority to run roughshod over his wife's opinions or feelings is sinning against God. Likewise, the wife who manipulates her husband or undermines him with backbiting gossip is being disobedient to her call. If you ...Read More
The Second Adam
The greatest benefit we receive from Jesus' victory over sin and death is His perfect righteousness, which gives us access to heaven (2 Cor. 5:21). On a daily level, His victory enables Him to help us overcome the sins that ...Read More
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Understanding the extent of our sin should affect the way we conduct our evangelism. We should pray earnestly for the Holy Spirit to soften the hearts of those with whom we share the Gospel. We should not be surprised when ...Read More
The Depth of Our Sin
We must remember that we "sin because we are sinners" and not that "we are sinners because we sin." All of us are born with a nature at enmity with God, and every wicked act we perform flows from our ...Read More
The Reality of Our Sin
All of us understand that there is something fundamentally wrong with us. Even the best of our deeds often result from the worst of intentions. Wickedness is indeed presently all-pervasive. Yet it will not always be this way. Those who ...Read More
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The Bible teaches duality — man is composed of body and soul that exist together harmoniously. This is different from dualism — body and soul are opposed to one another. We must be careful to take care of our bodies ...Read More
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All-Asian 442nd Regimental Combat Team during World War II
ITC hosts 'Fighting for Democracy' multimedia exhibit
By James Benavides
Public Affairs Specialist
(July 29, 2008)--The new exhibit, "Fighting for Democracy," at UTSA's Institute of Texan Cultures asks the question, "Who is the 'we' in 'We, the people?" Presented in three chapters -- pre-war, wartime and post-war -- the exhibit uses photographs, video, and interactive and multimedia displays to profile seven ethnic and minority Americans living through World War II. The exhibit runs through Jan. 18, 2009.
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A time of great social change in the United States, World War II brought the racial integration of the armed forces and saw many Americans of color serve with distinction including the Tuskegee airmen, the Navajo code talkers and the all-Asian 442nd Regimental Combat Team. During the war and after, these soldiers and their people often were denied the freedoms they fought to protect.
Among the heroes profiled is 2nd Lt. Roger C. "Bill" Terry, an African-American officer and Tuskegee airman in the Army Air Corps. He and other African-American officers were banned from the officer's club at Freeman Air Field, which by rank they had every right to use. When he led 160 black officers into the club, Terry was charged with disobeying a direct order during a time of war. He avoided a death sentence, but was still convicted of a felony for allegedly jostling a military police officer. Terry was dishonorably discharged from the army and would live another 50 years in dishonor before the army issued an apology.
Others profiled in the exhibit include:
- Hector P. Garcia, founder of the American G. I. Forum, who fought for Mexican Americans denied medical benefits by the Department of Veterans Affairs
- George Saito, a Japanese American soldier who died on the front lines while his parents were in an American internment camp
- Carl Gorman, a Navajo code talker who left family and children at home, where the Navajo language was forbidden in schools
- Hazel Ying Lee, a member of Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASP) and first Chinese American woman to fly for the U.S. military, denied a military burial becasuee WASPs were classified as civil servants, not active military
- Domingo Los Baños, a Filipino American scout, whose citizenship and veteran's benefits were rescinded in 1946 when the Philippines gained independence
- Frances Slanger, a Polish Jew and a nurse called "The American Nightingale" who was killed in action with the 45th Field Hospital in the European Theater
Because of laws at the time, many immigrants were denied U.S. citizenship. Many waited in detainment centers that resembled prisons at Ellis Island on the Atlantic coast and Angel Island on the Pacific coast. Other groups often lived in ghettos and tenement buildings, while many businesses refused to serve Asians and African-Americans.
While more than one million African-Americans served in the armed forces during World War II, none received the Medal of Honor, America's highest award for valor. Only two Asian Americans received it. Fifty years after the war it was determined that racial discrimination affected the awarding process for the medal. In 1997, seven African-Americans and 22 Asian Americans were awarded the Medal of Honor.
"Fighting for Democracy" is a traveling exhibit from the National Center for the Preservation of Democracy at the Japanese American National Museum in Los Angeles. Admission to the ITC lower gallery exhibit is free, but does not include admission to the main exhibit floor.
UTSA's Institute of Texan Cultures is at 801 S. Bowie St. (on Durango Boulevard at Interstate 37), San Antonio, Texas 78205. Hours are 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Tuesday-Saturday; noon-5 p.m., Sunday. Admission is $7 for adults; $4 for children, seniors and military; free with UTSACard.
For more information, visit the Institute of Texan Cultures Web site or call (210) 458-2330.


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I found some organic royal jelly at the health food store, and I'm wondering if I can use it for priming queen cell cups before grafting. It is not quite pure, meaning has some other ingredient, but it is still totally organic. Should I, or should I not? Input, anyone? Thanks in advance.


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BRISTOL, Tenn. - Area blood banks say there is a critical need for platelet donations.
We're told donating platelets helps a person's blood clot and is vital to patients with cancer, leukemia and other medical conditions including open-heart surgeries.
Marsh Regional Blood Center employees tell us donating platelets is different than donating blood. The platelets are collected and the donor receives their red blood cells back, so platelet donors are not tired after donation unlike some blood donors.
We're told all donations at Marsh Regional Blood Center stay local. "We're in the need for platelet donors because platelet donors are always in constant need because the shelf life is only five days. We really rely on the local community to provide that, especially this time of year with vacations and travel," says Ray Bell with Marsh Regional Blood Center.
We've learned platelet donors can donate more often than blood donors. For more information contact Marsh Regional Blood Center at 423-224-5888 in Kingsport, 423-652-0014 in Bristol or 423-979-0574 in Johnson City.


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Boine's debut album, Jaskatvouda Manna, was released on the independent Norwegian Iduit label. Her commercial breakthrough came with her 1989 album Gula Gula, released on Peter Gabriel's Real World label. In 1993, Boine's album Goaskinviella (Eagle Brother) was awarded the Norwegian equivalent to a Grammy. Commissioned to compose and perform new music for the Vassajazz Music Festival in 1994, Boine used the opportunity as the foundation for her album Leahkastin (Unfolding), which was released the following year. In 1996, Eagle Brother and Unfolding were combined and released as Radiant Warmth.
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The Craft Shop is here to provide you with space, tools, and assistance with all your arts and crafts needs. Find us in the basement of the Pond Student Union just past the Games Center. We are here six days a week.
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Who We Are
The Craft Shop is located on the lower level of Idaho State University's Pond Student Union Building. It was established for students and the community to learn the necessary skills to create their own crafts and projects. There are experienced staff and student employees available to familiarize you with the facilities in the Craft Shop, and assist you in the design and creation of your next craft project.
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You will be pleased with the wide variety of equipment that you have access to. Work centers include a wood shop and a clay studio. Other areas are set up for sewing, mat cutting for photos, dry mounting, paper cutting, working with fibers or leather and bicycle repair. We have an extensive list of available equipment for crafts, and a small sales area with tools for ceramics, fabrics, webbing, jewelry making supplies, weaving yarns, and much more that you may find helpful in completing your project.
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Discussion in 'Fan Zone' started by Hostile, Jan 17, 2013.
Calvin Watkins is reporting.
Eh, I'm fine with that. Would've liked to see David Lee again, but I really have no problem with that.
Not official, but you can celebrate. It is a fait accompli.
Wade is highly thought of by every head coach he's had, as well as the quarterbacks.
It's just hard getting those awful times watching him quarterback the Cowboys. He made Brook Bollinger look like a franchise quarterback.
No he didn't.
Bolinger? A franchize QB? what were you drinking?
Woo hoo! BTW, I deleted the question in my initial post because I found the answer in another thread.
hahaha this is going to be a good thread.
Not good. Romo continues to learn from a journeyman.
Well that sucks.
Btw, if Cally is the playcaller does he call his offense, or Garretts?
It was an exagerration for effect.
Wilson was really bad here in the limited time he played. As was Bollinger.
So what would be his official title?
Apparently, the joke was lost on you.
Both sucked here.
D-Line/Assistant HC.
So we will have 2 ACs (Jimmy Robinson is the other), a DC, and an OC it appears.
I like the move but what about Baker?
Sounds like he is gonzo. I like him, but if we can improve, do it.
So defensive line coach Marinelli reports to Kiffin, but Kiffin reports to assistant head coach Marinelli?
As erod points out, though, the titles are a little screwy.
I doubt this will make a difference. It is a title. The entire Defensive Staff will report to Kiffin.
Dang I wanted david lee, maybe JG will become qb coach if someone else become oc/play caller? He seemed to help Troy during the Super Bowl years


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I'm in oregon and we have around a month of rain and chilly temps left (around 50 f)
last week the weather got sunny and the bees were bringing in lots of pollen and I suspect a little nectar as well.
The question is.. I have two hives (both about 3 frames of bees "strong". Should I fill my miller feeders with 1:1 sugar syrup to get these queens to start laying?
I figure these hives are sooo weak they need the extra jumpstart and their numbers are soo few they couldn't possibly exhaust food stores. If worst comes to worst I'll sprinkle pollen substitute in the hive and keep feed on them.
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the condition in which one becomes thirsty for someone they haven't talked to in a while after seeing a recent attractive photo of them.
Kris just texted me after not talking to me for a month. He seems to be experiencing a severe case of thirstalgia after I posted that picture on instagram."
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text: Since we're still doing tons of ranking polls, how about a different one? Kinda like the "This or This or That" game, I'll name a skater/team, and someone responds with their rankings for the skaters' best performances. Then, that poster gets to name the next skater/team for the *next* poster to rank. Yah? Perhaps keep it to 5 performances, with video links if possible. I'll start: Stephane Lambiel


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Her lifelong hobby is her career
Life has taken Kristen Gangl through several states and several careers. But one thread has always been constant: personal fitness and exercise.
Today, many recognize Kristen's bright eyes and ever-present smile at Snap Fitness in Pequot Lakes, where she is manager, personal trainer and instructor. The Breezy Point woman with a strong faith couldn't be happier that a lifelong hobby became her career.
"I always thought it would be my dream job," Kristen said.
Born in California, Kristen grew up and graduated from high school in Idaho. She then attended Northern Arizona University in Flagstaff, majoring in design.
However, after working for about a year in that field in the Twin Cities, Kristen realized it was too sedentary and she didn't feel like she was making a difference in the world.
"I knew it wasn't for me when I was laid off and I thought, 'Oh, good,'" she said with a laugh.
Kristen had moved to Red Wing, where her dad lived, after graduating from college, "trading in the mountains for the lakes" of Minnesota. However, she always wanted to live in a foreign country, so she spent a couple of years in Japan teaching English.
"It was such a good experience," she said. "I just loved seeing the world, learning another culture, learning a different language."
She returned to the Twin Cities where she obtained her master's degree in education/second languages and cultures. She taught in the St. Paul School District for four years, working with the Hmong.
Fitness was always a part of Kristen's life. She taught swimming lessons as a teen, fitness classes while in college and aerobics classes while living in Japan. She met her husband, Pete, on a bike ride for the American Lung Association.
In 2002, Pete got a job at what is now Landis+Gyr in Pequot Lakes, and the Gangls moved to Breezy Point. The family includes sons Jack, 14, and Luke, 12, as well as a Labradoodle named Chewbacca.
"We used to wonder what people did in these little, tiny towns," Kristen said. "Now we know. I love living here. It's so awesome."
Luckily they chose a house near the Breezy Point Ice Arena. Both boys are involved in the Northern Lakes Youth Hockey Association, which keeps the Gangls running in the winter months.
Kristen finally realized her calling to teach fitness upon moving to the lakes area. She taught classes for five years at the Brainerd Family YMCA and worked at the former Paul Bunyan Fitness in Pequot Lakes. That's when she got certified to be a personal trainer.
She taught Community Education fitness classes until March 2007, when she joined Snap Fitness.
"I'm super content. I love my job here," she said, noting collaboration with Hopkins Health and Wellness next door. "I love connecting with all the members and it's fun to be part of their lives and help them progress and stay healthy."
Kristen also works as a personal trainer for Hunt Utilities Group in Pine River, and she teaches classes to ladies at Senior Class Care in Pequot Lakes. She enjoys mountain biking in Crosby and takes groups there. Even her Sunday school class at Timberwood Church in Nisswa includes songs and dance.
Her spiritual pursuit is big in her life, and is something Kristen said she didn't always have. She's been part of a Bible Study Fellowship in Brainerd for six years.
"I feel like it's a calling," she said of her career in fitness, "and it's a great way to connect with people. And I like to see their lives change for the better. It's very rewarding. I just know it makes me feel better," she said of exercise. "It feels like I'm playing, not working."


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Cultural Connections: Meet new UTSA students
By Ann Margaret Trujillo
Associate Director, Inclusion and Community Engagement Center
(Aug. 20, 2008)--As part of Roadrunner Days, The UTSA Inclusion and Community Engagement Center will host the third annual Cultural Connections receptions to welcome new and transfer students who are part of the diverse population of UTSA. Open to all UTSA students, faculty and staff, the Aug. 25-26 receptions will be in the University Center Denman Room (2.01.28) on the 1604 Campus. See the reception schedule below.
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
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Receptions are scheduled for students who self-identify as members of particular groups. These include students who are African-American and black, Hispanic, GLBTQ (gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and questioning) and Asian Pacific islanders.
Each reception will include a short program with a welcome, short activity, comments from a faculty or staff member, and a student presentation. Snacks and beverages will be provided, along with displays by student organizations and information on UTSA resources.
For planning purposes, participants are encouraged to visit the Roadrunner Days Web site and complete the registration form.
For more information, call the Inclusion and Community Engagement Center at (210) 458-4770.
Cultural Connections receptions
University Center Denman Room (2.01.28), 1604 Campus
Monday, Aug. 25
Asian-Pacific islander students
2-3 p.m.
Latino/a and Hispanic students
4-5 p.m.
Tuesday, Aug. 26
Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender and Questioning (GLBTQ) students
1-2 p.m.
African-American and Black students
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Chosen by the Father
Mission of the Cross Lutheran Church Crosslake
My wife and her siblings are adopted. Of the four, she is the only one who went looking for her birth mother.
At first she simply wanted to find out if she was alive, but later she hoped to meet her. The problem was, until her adoptive mother and her biological grandmother died, it was felt that they should not meet because of all the emotions that would surface.
Today, however, they are together since their mothers who raised them are with Jesus. Now, the doors are open, when once closed, because of the emotional upset it would have caused.
And why is that? Because their lives had been complicated by a sinful act. You see, my wife's birth mother has cerebral palsy and she was taken advantage of. The result being, my wife was born from the sinful behavior her father imposed upon her mother.
Nevertheless, our heavenly Father is ever gracious in the midst of our sinful brutality as He continues to bring good out of our bad. This is how I see Jesus, since He has blessed me with my wife.
This also holds true for her mother. She now has a family completed in her daughter and grandchildren. For her, there is joy because my wife sought her out. But still, the question remains: "Who is her father?"
My guess is my wife will never know. His sinful act we might speculate has been enough to darken any desire of his to learn he has a child. How true it is then, that sin lies at the root of all our relational troubles.
Consider our common reality in this, how families are created in, and remain compromised because of, sinful relationships. Think of how the sin we are born with perpetuates hurts like my wife and her mother bear. Read the statistics on how many absent fathers there are.
Reflecting on this myself, it became quite apparent how blessed my wife was to have a loving adoptive father to fill in for her absent one. It put into perspective how blessed we are by our heavenly Father who came to adopt us and take us to His home free from our sinful condition.
Our heavenly Father is certainly unlike ours who can abandon us because He is without sin. And as the only perfect adoptive parent, He chooses us when in our sin we have no capacity to choose Him. This is what the Gospel says, that Jesus came in person so He might reveal that He is our true Father that gives us His name. He is a loving Father, therefore, who gathers us up as the orphans we are and then adopts us into a new life with Him.
My wife's adoptive father, Jim, modeled this when he rescued her on her adoption day. So the truth is Jesus loved us even though we are all natural born sinners. Jesus came to choose you because He knew, like my wife at her birth, you were incapable of choosing who your true Father is.
This is the Good News we have in Christ, that it was His deliberate choice to bring salvation to us, since we could not choose it for ourselves. And so I thought, we are a lot like the orphan who gets angry at their absent father for leaving, when we believe that God has deserted us.
For this reason, I have grown to appreciate the gift of faith Jesus gives us in our sinful rejection of Him, as Gerhard Forde, a contemporary theologian, comments, "Yes, indeed, you have made a decision for Christ, (but not to choose him as your Father) but to put him on the cross. It's God's decision about you however, that finally counts."
How true this is about our gracious adoption through Christ as He said: "Ye have not chosen me, but I have chosen you." (John 15:1)
God's blessings.


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We currently have a little over 200 hives, all with solid bottom boards. We are not migratory but often need to move hives around to new yards. We plan to build 4 way pallets this summer and start converting to them. For those who have converted, how did you do this? I was thinking about working at night and moving the pallet to new yard as soon as converted would cause least disruplion to hives.
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For pocket and ankle carry, the Kahr PM9 is a fine choice. If you want to go smaller and lighter, the KelTec P3AT (.380) is an excellent little pistol, low price notwithstanding.
Hell, many times I've carried a Glock 26 in the pocket of cargo shorts and been completely satisfied.


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Amazing Apartment on 39th floor 774
Size108 m²
Floor No.39(with elevator)
- Kitchen
- Air conditioning
- Washer/dryer
- Parking available
- Gym
- Elevator in building
- Towels
Accommodation summary
Central location next to HS station. The city centre is within walking (10mins) distance. Living room with bedroom, open kitchen and bathroom with fluffy towels. Perfect for a night or longer stay in The Hague, your own skyscraper apartment!
The tower also includes a business lounge with free access, a basic fitness facility (free entrance) and a luxury restaurant, The Penthouse. The building is an enlarged copy of New York city's flat iron building.
This apartment is fully furnished and is on Wimdu as part of of a test to see how the apartments on these floors could be furnished and how guests from different countries like them. The only requirement in return of the low price asked is that you write a short but honest review after your stay.
I am an advertising and event consultant. I live in the centre of The Hague, The Netherlands and really enjoy traveling. I run the restaurant on the top floors of the tower. This apartment was meant for my staff, but is not being used at the moment.
I have enjoyed Wimdu like hospitality in many countries, so now it's time to return the favor. Welcome!
- You can check availabilty on the calendar on this page, we always update after any reservation - so availabilty is live. If the dates you require are available, feel free to make a direct reservation or reservation request. I will always confirm within 24 hours, and normally within just a few hours -:). All requests will always be answered.
- Prices are calculated automatically on Wimdu. If you stay longer, prices per night are discounted automatically. So why not stay for a week?
- Check-in is from 14:00hrs, check-out before 12:00hrs. Our reception opens Monday-Friday from 09:00 till late (at least 23:00 hrs). Weekends we are there from 10:00-even later. You can always leave your luggage at no charge at reception and check if you get your keys earlier or stay late upon departure.
- Breakfast is not provided, but there are enough supermarkets in the area. And of course you can have lunch or dinner at my restaurant, if you like!
- During your stay you can use the outside parking of The Penthouse restaurant at a rate of €15,- extra per day. That is about half the price of the public parking Q-Park Laakhaven. At Q-Park your car is parked inside, so there is a difference.
- The apartment will be clean upon your arrival. I ask you to leave it as clean as possible on departure. You don't have to wash towels or linen at departure. If you would like extra cleaning during your stay, that is possible at an additional charge of €20,-
- Sheets, bedlinen and towels are included. We will supply you with a clean set upon arrival and will take care of washing after your departure. If you stay longer, you will be expected to do your own laundry with the washing machine and dryer located in your apartment. A first supply of toilet paper is also present.
- Your apartment is fully independent and has it's own TV and internet/wifi connection. No need to share or leave your home away from home.
- This apartment has a double bed. The apartment is for 2 guests, an extra guest can stay but would have to sleep on the couch or on an airbnd. Baby-bed is available on request.
House rules
There is no smoking in the apartments; all are equipped with individual smoke alarms. There is a penalty for smoking of a minimum of €500 to reset the alarms and pay for additional cleaning. To facilitate our low pricing, please try and leave the apartment as clean as possible. Respect the neighbours living in the building. No groups or parties are allowed in the apartments for this reason, there is a penalty of € 500,- For parties we have special function rooms at The Penthouse restaurant on the 40th and 42 floor, let us know your requirements and we will be glad to make an offer. We reserve the right to terminate any reservation by guests not sticking to our house rules, you will be asked to leave the apartment immediately without any right to a refund. We are happy hosts, please be a happy tenant!
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|Monthly rate for up to 2 guests
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Reviews for this host's other properties
The real impact of apartment 767 on the 39th floor of the Hague Tower is the view, and it is spectacular.
What do you get? A huge airconditioned lounge/dinning room, with a comfortable L shaped couch a small TV and DVD player sitting on a long unit. A dinning room table with plenty of room for dinner with friends, or a business meeting with papers everywhere. A guest loo, a bathroom with a separate shower, loo and 2 wash hand basins. A bedroom (through an alcove, no door) with 2 very comfortable, good size single beds, good bed linen. A functioning kitchen - we didn't cook, but a quick check revealed stuff to make pasta etc. Only small cups, no mugs for a decent sized coffee, plenty of wine glasses but no large glasses for water/beer etc Utility room with washer drier ironing etc. The wifi is good and a simple connect.
Whats it like? Minimalist... very! The overall impression is one of space. Which in summer is lovely, in winter it might be a little sparse, but it is very comfortable. Parking is across the road (not so great in the rain) and €15/day.
We slept very well, loved the view and our business colleagues were impressed. Worth the money.
The view, the view, the view !!! The apartment is nice and comfortable.
It's a pitty that there was the construction of a new building right next door!
The Apartment was just GREAT!!! The view you have out of 2 huge Windows is so amazing, we could not believe it was real! The room is spacious and for 2 People far big enough! The Location is great as well... only few minutes to the trainstation and some more to the inner City... we could do everything by foot! Thank you! If Id come back to Den Hague I'd definetely stay here again!
I can recommend this apartment to everyone. The view is breathtaking. Do not miss out on the visit in the SkyBar! You will definitely not be disappointed.
This apartment is well located and does have wonderful views of The Hague. It is very modern in design and furnishing and even has a washer and dryer. I would like to see some tea coffee and milk available on arrival, particularly for a very short stay. The directions from the railway were confusing because there are two stations and I suggest they be re-written.Very good value for money
This property starts with a comprehensive and exciting brochure you receive before you arrive. This gives all the information and sets the scene beautiful. On arrival everything was as in the brochure except more spectacular in reality. Easy and flexible check in and out which matters to me working and arriving at unusual hours. Once inside the apartment was spacious with amazing views to 2 different aspects. lol amenities provided from iron to toaster and extremely clean which is how I like to arrive and leave a property. I would definitely recommend and I am looking forward to staying there again.
i have to say wow what a fantastic apartment. We think its one of the best stays in den Haag. We had a really clean apartment. A nice kitchen and a perfect clean bath. One prob was the missing area for smokers. We will come back.
Very clean, big appartment with a fantastic view over the city! The staff is very friendly and helpful. Only the bed could have been a bit bigger.
By tram it takes about 20 minutes to the beach and supermarkets are very near by (5 min walk).
The apartment was as described: amazing, clean, the view was perfect and the interior very classy. The bar at the top of the building is not overly expensive and also very classy. The view from up there (outside) is breathtaking. Checking in and out at the reception was quick and easy. We never met Elwin but there was no need, there were no questions left, we just got the keys and that was it. How I like it. The location was also very neat, there were many restaurants, closeby, as well as a supermarket. The city is also not far away, so is the beach. Perfect stay. We are defintely coming back! :)
Grate place in Hague!!! It was luxuriously! Thank you
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text: Im currently running around 50-60 hives. We are planning on making increases this year and not honey. Hopelfully 100 or so. I'm looking for a flat bed for a 99 toyota tacomma extended cab 4x4. Most of my yards are in swamp area's down beat out logging roads. Anyone use a truck this small, or have a flat bed on a small truck?


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2,563,662 have signed the petition. Now let's get to 3,000,000
2,563,662 have signed the petition. Now let's get to 3,000,000
Let's not
Cam Bishop
What.... pesticides kill bees, that's news to me....
Got my vote. Doesn't hurt to try.
Ninja, is not in the dictionary. Well played Ninja's, well played...
They are banning Bee poison!
But seriously. I'm for banning it all, not just because of Bees but all that crap can't be good for anything, water, land, air, animals, people... ALL OF IT is meant to KILL something. It can't be good, the only good it might have is that we eat cheaper food because the insects die from being sprayed and more crop is available but I am willing to bet they could find better ways if they were forced to. IMO.
"If nominated, I will not run; if elected, I will not serve."
"It doesn't hurt to try" Easy to say when your belly is full, your family is healthy, and it's not your livelyhood that's at risk.
The road to "heck" is paved with good intentions.
Ninja, is not in the dictionary. Well played Ninja's, well played...
Ying and Yang. A month ago I started to come down with a sore throat. Instead of grabbing the throat spray, the Meds or whatever I grabbed Honey and some Cinnamon and mixed it together. That relieved my throat for hours and hours. I can't say it helped cure it but after a day or 2 my sore throat went away. Normally my throat gets worse.
I can kill weeds using Vinegar and not Monsanto's...
All I'm saying is there could be, "could be" other ways but sometimes there is not.
Life has always found a way to survive without us and with us. I for one do not wish death or any hunger on anyone but I also believe in the natural balance of things that man has disrupted. Man has set himself up for failure because he thinks he can do it better and in some cases can but at what cost? (Sometimes there is no costs but...)
why do you assume the vinegar is better than Roundup? Both are killing that plant and the stuff around it.....
"If nominated, I will not run; if elected, I will not serve."
I am new to this site, but I have to say, Trance, people like you scare me to death.
One way or another, chemicals -- in one form or another, antibiotics, soap, medications, fertilizer, etc., are the reason we have thrived and prospered.
I would agree that we should try to find better ways, and as we continue to learn and understand our environement and the chemicals we use, we might -- but in no way would we be able to feed ourselves and the world without pesticides.
As suggested by others, I would strongly recommend you educate yourself and read about the subject -- maybe starting at scientificbeekeeping.com
To run around signing petitions, when you don't have clue about what you signing for, makes no sense whatsoever.
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This coming summer if Trance hopped on a flight to Minneapolis and drove 75 miles west out into the vast monocultures of corn and soybeans he might be surprised to see all the thriving bumblebees, honeybees and butterflies that can be found along the margins of the corn and soybean fields that were planted using neonicotinoid treated seed: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jZCOJnJU1UE
I'm not that freaking extreme. I believe in less Chemicals, do we need them, sure. Do we need all of them and so much, probably not. Heck we treat so much IMO we are doing more harm than good IMO. Look at all the drug resistant organisms that are now immune to penicillin. Isn't the same going on with Varroa mites? We just keep jumping to the next strongest stuff but in some cases we can't as that would do more harm to what we are trying to help/fix.
I'll ignore the assuming of other comments made towards me and supposedly my other beliefs and what I stand for and don't. You don't know me and you assume because I feel one way about something I must feel that way about other things. Kind of rude. I've never bashed anyone on here or slammed them, even if I didn't agree with them. For those who want to to sign the above , that's up to them. If they don't fine. I'm not here to fight over who is right and who is wrong. I did ask why just incase I over looked something. Thanks for the reply. And have a good day!


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