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My mini myrio is and downoi is melting a lot more than I'd like for some reason.
I am unsure why but there are some things that need to be cleaned up in this tank. Mainly I need to tame down the java fern as it is invading the mid ground and shading a lot of my plants. I need to get the myrio and the downoi back in shape or acquire more if need be.
I also want to thicken my Ludwigia Red as I keep cutting it. I need to be diligent again and trim the tops and side shoots, remove the bottoms, to get it neat again.
I recently added some sygonanthus to this tank as well, curtsy of StrungOut. Specifically added Manus and Maderia to this tank, as well as Belem.
Not 100% sure on how they are placed atm but I'll most likely move things around come WC day on Sunday (or maybe earlier because its nice to just have to do the 75 and the QT/Growout tanks on Sunday).
I've been dosing (not as diligently as I should I'm afraid) PPS-Pro form Nilcog, however I am considering forgoing that and doing straight EI, at least until plant mass is where I'd like it.
Some pygmy cories died so I bought more. I added some mini xmas moss and more flame moss, I have too much of that Madagascar stem (I removed a bunch yesterday though), I removed the buce from this tank since the was no space in here that I liked it, and I added variegated macrandra. I'm going to be adding some sygonanthus to this tank once it comes here from StrungOut, which I'm super excited for.
Fun fact, I'm also an idiot and for several months, at least half a year, thought one of the pygmy gourami died and that I only had 2, until the other day when I saw all 3 at once and felt really, really dumb.
Only other livestock plans for this tank are maybe some more shrimp, maybe a second Nerite snail, but definitely 3 more espei Rasbora so that I have two schools of 8. Oh, and let the Japan Blue Endlers do their thing.
Picture Time (come on grab your friends)
Downoi was getting shaded while I was away, it was not happy. I'm hoping that I can get it to bush out again since it was doing well not that long ago.
Blyxa moved up front, I've given up on japonica as a background plant. Especially now that I have some aubertii for the 75.
This.stuff.is.a.weed. Its really pretty but before I cut it each stem was like two feet long it was insane.
Mini x-mass moss on rock. I'll see how it does and how long it takes being shaded to get going.
One of the daughters of the weird shrimp. Sadly I don't see the weird ones much anymore, they may have died, hard to say.
This stuff is growing slowly where I have it but I'm confident it will start getting nice once it bushes up more.
Same with Ammania bonsai (which I really want to just start calling Rotala indica since that is more correct).
I've started dosing the tank again PPS-Pro style. Some of the plants, specifically the erio and the mini Guyana started looking bleh when I forgot to dose for a bit :S.
Im really liking it!
Nice progress. As a nano only guy, I didnt know they could be this lush and have so much volume.
I give up on UG, I'm going to switch to Monte Carlo. Added some Rotala indica true behind the E. setecauem, which I'm hoping grows well for me as its a pretty plant. Waiting on my blyxa japonica to grow back, the fern kinda shades it but its growing so I'll wait. Might trim and spread the petite anubias as well.
If monte carlo doesn't work I'm just going to say screw it and toss down as much petite anubias as I want to into the foreground and let that carpet.
Man, I am the worst at keeping threads about my smaller tanks up to date :S
Here's what's going on with this tank these days
Current Fish/Inverts
• Poecilia wingei – "Japan Blue" x1:2 and 5 unknown
• Trichopsis pumila – "Sparkling Gourami" x2
• Hyphessobrycon amandae – "Ember Tetra" x8
• Trigonostigma espei – "Lambchop Rasbora" x5
• Corydoras pygmaeus – "Pygmy Cory" x6
• Caridinia japonica – "Amano Shrimp" x2
• Neocaridina heterotopia var. "Steel Blue" & "Fire Red" (offspring of the Steel Blue)
• Neritina natalensis – "Tire Track Nerite" x1
• Physa sp. – "Pond Snail" x#
• Planorbis arnoldi – "Mini Ramshorn Snail" x#
• Melanoides tuberculata - "Trumpet Snail" x#
• Planorbarius corneus – "Ramshorn Snail" x
• Plants
• Alternanthera reineckii var. 'Mini'
• Utricularia graminifolia
• Echinodorus parviflorus – "Tropica Sword"
• Lobelia cardinalis var. 'Dwarf'
• Pogostemon helferi
• Eriocaulon setaceum
• Cryptocoryne becketii petchii
• Ludwigia sp. 'Red'
• Lagarosiphon madagascariensis
• Myriophyllum sp. 'Guyana'
• Blyxa japonica
• Microsorum pteropus – "Java Fern"
• Taxiphyllum sp. "Flame"
• Anubias barteri var. 'Petite'
• Bucephalandra sp. "Mini Belinda"
As I said in my other thread, I'm currently rather busy, so throwing a fast update at you all. I have a plan for that right side that I'll start once I get back from vacation.
(I'll take a nicer looking FTS one of these days)
(no idea why AR mini doesn't like me…I think the front of my tank isn't getting enough light…downfall of the rayII)
(the weird ones are in here, they just blend into everything. Fire red doesn't blend into anything)
So this tank needed a nice trimming when I came back home to it. Thinking about other fish to add to it, thinking about pygmy cories or rosy loaches for the bottom…waiting on the shrimp population to slowly increase and for the Japan Blue Endlers to start popping babies as well.
This Madagascar plant is doing pretty well, it's a bit of a weed though. Pretty soon I'll be cutting it so that I only keep the tops since it grows so fast and does seem to like branching. I hear this stuff is fragile shipping wise though, and that's a shame since its so nice. I might try the extras in a soon to be started project…or see what they do in my 75 (seems like a bad idea though)
Amano close up
Sparkling gourami close up
Japan Blue
Ember Tetra
Espie Rasbora hate the camera it seems
I heard mini Myrio is hard, its doing okay for me. Looks a little bleh though but I'll give it more time to fill in. Its growing though so I'm not worried.
Overall, I'm happy with this tank, but I think I'll start dosing PPS Pro liquid stuff from Nilcog soon as I saw some pinholes in the older leafs before I started trimming. I also have a few more plants I need more of, such as the Rotala indica, Rotala Butterfly, Rotala Pearl, UG, and the Limnophilia vietnam that I'm trying to grow out for my 75.
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|I like this one a lot as well. Very nice!
Guess who did a re-scape? This guy, that's who. Started the process shortly after christmas.
My main goal was to do a lot of colorful, moderately fast growing plants, with my java fern kinda swaying to the side and arching over. That plant has been through hell and back for me so I figured I'd make it pretty prominent in the tank. Also, just couldn't resist the look.
I also wanted to not deal with wendtii in a dirted high tech tank anymore. It took over and became a hassle. I re-did the substrate in order to remove the plant...
Which meant that I managed to find and salvage over 250 trumpet snails while re-scaping....Damn, thats a lot of snails.
And here's the tank as it is now. I want to add a few things, mostly UG for a carpet, and maybe another stem or two and some blyxa in the back right corner, but I'm pretty happy with how this is looking.
The specs:
Current Fish/Inverts
• Poecilia reticulata – "Guppy" 0:1
• Hyphessobrycon amandae – "Ember Tetra" x2
• Trigonostigma espei – "Lambchop Rasbora" x5
• Otocinclus cocama – "Zebra Otto" x2
• Caridinia japonica – "Amano Shrimp" x2
• Neocaridina heterotopia var. ""
• Cambarellus shufeldtii – "Cajun Dwarf Cray" x2
• Neritina natalensis – "Tire Track Nerite" x1
• Planorbis rubrum – "Ramshorn Snail" x#
• Physa sp. – "Pond Snail" x#
• Melanoides tuberculata - "Trumpet Snail" x#
• Current
o Foreground
• Echinodorus parviflorus – "Tropica Sword"
Front right
• Lobelia Cardinalis var. 'Dwarf'
In front of L. sp. 'Red'
• Pogostemon helferi
In front of wood
o Mid-ground
• Rotala mexicana var. 'Araguaia'
Left of C. becketii petchii
• Cryptocoryne becketii petchii
• Ludwigia sp. 'Red'
• Ammania sp. 'Bonsai'
Left side of M. pteropus
o Background
• Lagarosiphon madagascariensis
Back middle
• Alternanthera reineckii var. 'Mini'
Back middle
o Non-Substrate
• Hardscape
Microsorum pteropus – "Java Fern"
• Back left
Anubias barteri var. 'Petite'
• In front of M. pteropus
Fissidens splachnobryoides – "Mini Fissidens"
• On yellow spongy rock
• Marineland Penguin 100 x2
• None
o Use heater from quarantine tank if dire emergency
• Ray2 Ultra Slim 24" DS
• Substrate
o Dirt with Black Sand cap
• Hardscape
o Rocks
• Yellow and Spongy
• Red and Brown
o Driftwood
• One main piece
Smaller ones surrounding it
o Fertilizers
• PPS-Pro
• Carbon Dioxide
o Dual Stage Regulator on 20lb tank
• Atomic Diffuser
Replace with an atomic diffuser eventually
• GLA Atomic Check Valve x2
• Drop Checker Color: Green
• Bubble Counter: 6 per second
Filled with Mineral Oil
The downi will look nice once it fills in, as will the Bonsai. I'm not sure how much bonsai I want to let be in the area though, as I want enough room to balance that and the UG I want. I'm also thinking about doing some flame moss in-between the fern and the anubias on the wood.
sbj1987 hooked me up with a ton of nice stems. This is Rotala mexicana 'Araguia', can't wait till it settles in for me, its really pretty.
And who doesn't love Ludwigia Red?
And of course, I love me some amano shrimp and dwarf sword.
MonsterFish gave me some Lagarosiphon madagascariensis to play with. Not sure how it will do for me (I almost think the amano shrimp might have picked some leafs off) and not sure if I want it here, or in that hole in the wood. Its a pretty plant though, and I'll be sure to make some sort of use of it in either this tank or my 75.
My one oddball shrimp that popped out from my fire reds in my 5.5. Its brown with dark blue sides...I think its cool but we will see what happens. It had eggs when I moved it and those eggs hatched in this tank so I'm curious to see what will come of that.
Mini reneckii below ember tetras. I need more of the tetras, but I'll focus on fish more after I get the plants in order.
Espie are doing well...I might want a few more of them though, idk
I am loving these zebra ottos
In the spring I'll be grabbing more plants for my tanks, and seeing what I want to fit where. I was thinking about doing Mini Myro in place of that madagscar plant and moving the madagascar up front or into another tank, and also considering Muridania sp. Red in the hole in the driftwood depending on how big the leaf size is.
And as this grows I'll try and update at least one every 2 months if not once a month :P And definitely as soon as possible after any significant changes.
|i had guppies in a tiger salamander tank once (when the salamander was in the aquatic stage) they absolutely flourished in the dirty stagnant water, best i have ever seen them do lol.
No pics, but this tank is now 90% crypt wenditii. I kind of don't like that look, as it shades everything else a heck of a lot and is hard to trim, so I'm thinking about doing a re-scape, using a smaller growing crypt species (petchii maybe) and doing new stems, making a real nice scape and all in the process.
Honey gouramis are no more though . I'll get something to replace them, and also add some sort of neocaridinia and maybe pymgy cories or something similar to this tank. Might have some nice guppies as well, or just throw endlers from my 5.5 in here, as they have been breeding.
So I was feeding this tank today and OH MY GOD, I didn't realize just how many ramshorn and MTS snails are in this tank lol (hint, its a lot)
Also, I'm getting annoyed at guppy keeping. Endlers are doing just fine in my 5.5 but regular guppies don't do very well for me in this tank. I have no idea why. However, there are some guppy babies in this tank now that seem to be left alone by the other fish and aren't doing badly at all, so we'll see.
If at some point all the guppies die on me, I'm just going to maybe try a different sort of fish in its stead, because this has been a problem for me for years. Ugh
Also, no pics because the tank is in terrible need of a trim job.
|Okay, and I got my hands on that plant already, just decided to use it in my 5.5 instead.
Originally Posted by HybridHerp View Post
Lol, alright, sounds like a plan. Did you label the extras?
Also, I was looking for indica?
No but when you get them ill let you know what they are... I think I put them in separate baggies
Originally Posted by sjb1987 View Post
Id remove the atlantis and throw some ludwigia sp red in..you need some easy color in there... I sent some extras stuff with your package so youll have some stuff to play with... I wish I would have seen you were looking for some r. Indica I would have threw a few in there too
Also, I was looking for indica?
|Id remove the atlantis and throw some ludwigia sp red in..you need some easy color in there... I sent some extras stuff with your package so youll have some stuff to play with... I wish I would have seen you were looking for some r. Indica I would have threw a few in there too
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New DNC ad: Mobs of right-wing lunatics want to feast on your flesh
posted at 12:15 pm on August 5, 2009 by Allahpundit
A video version of yesterday's communique from DNC headquarters about mobs of right-wing extremists whose extreme mobbiness threatens to mob ObamaCare with extremism. All that's missing are the captions you used to see in trailers for 50s horror movies. "THRILL to angry conservatives walking around with signs. TREMBLE as a woman holding an American flag yells at a congressman. SCREAM as Democrats absorb one one-millionth the degree of demonization George Bush suffered over eight years."
No need for outrage, though. Instead, celebrate the fact that even with a Democratic president, a filibuster-proof Congress, and the lure of "free" ice cream in the form of socialized medicine, the left's somehow managed to turn ObamaCare into a clusterfark of such epic proportions that their health-care message has now actually been reduced to "Don't listen to the Republicans — they're crazy." Apart from Josh Marshall characteristically wetting himself by describing the townhall backlash as "civic vigilanteism" (sic), my favorite reaction comes from Tapper, framing the astounding demagoguery you're about to see with the understatement only a studiously dispassionate newsman can muster:
While offensive and even racist posters and protestors have shown up at too many of these town halls, it's not clear that they represent the mainstream of those who have organized to exercise their First Amendment right to speak any more so than the liberal protestors who compared President Bush to a Nazi represented mainstream liberal thought, or even the mainstream of anti-war protestors at any given event.
Indeed it's not clear, especially with 52 percent of respondents telling Quinnipiac that The One's handled health care badly. But enough blather. After you watch the DNC's 50s horror movie, be sure to watch the B-picture the boss posted last night about what extremist mobs really look like. Exit question: Which right-wing nut warned yesterday that left-wing extremists might want to dial it down a bit themselves? Answer here.
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Looks good. Love that helmet. The gauntlets look really clean too. Who made those?
Thanks! The helmet is a M-DSB Assassin and the gaunts are Manofwar ESB Boba's
I thought those were the MOW gaunts. Couldn't be sure from the picture. What did you use for the visor of your assassin?
I scratch made it form a safety shield and Fred Meyer's tinting from the hardware section. I'll post inside pics next. It's all bolted on and electronic-ed out
I like those Cheekbones! (never thought I would ever say that)


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I don't know where this thread should be, but I love this forum so this is where it's going. I'm certain I have my first dead-out, a nuc from a 10-frame deep with a single shallow above. There was little traffic on super warm days when all hives were jamming (sign #1), and my stethoscope and knock test have yielded a silent hive (sign #2 and #3). My first mentor was wise to tell me to not knock myself for a dead-out (though that's hard to do, I'm finding). He said that was time to re-evaluate, learn and re-apportion assets, all of which are invaluable to the beekeeper. I wasted no time in giving the untouched candy block from the suspected dead-out to a super strong double-stacked 5-frame nuc that had devoured it's candy. My stethoscope and knock test yielded another very weak hive with an untouched candy block (and honey stores just below), so I gave it's candy block to the other double-stacked 5-frame nuc that had devoured it's first candy block. I will clean out the equipment from the dead-out at my first opportunity, namely tomorrow (it'll be cold, but if it's a dead-out who cares?).
All of this makes me believe that winter is the time for re-thinking your methods, learning from your mistakes (such as not combining when I should have, namely the dead-out with the currently weak hive), and planning for the future (which hives to make splits off of ). My one nuc that came from a single frame of survivor bees with an emergency cell from a trap-out is going strong. It hasn't died but has multiplied and is gentle. I'm going to split that when I can to spread those great genetics, and get their sisters and complete the trap-out this spring when I can. At the same time, I'm glad to have had such a cool mentor who educated me in the benefits of failure. Now it's time to pay it forward.


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text: I saw a trick in the Heathland German beekeeping videos (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VrehD...feature=colike) about adding a couple of small pieces of comb to the hive. The Germans do it so the bees will build the comb in the right orientation in the skep, but it also works great at getting the bees to move into new boxes. I've had 100% success so far. I even had the bees move into a box in the wrong direction. I used a upside down box to install a swarm I caught and before I got back to remove the box the bees had build comb from the bottom up.


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My local public radio station, KERA, has some terrific original programming. My favorite is the Monday-Thursday lunchtime show "Think," which spends an hour at a time with an interesting guest discussing a thought-provoking topic.
The December 7, 2011, show featured journalist Margaret Wertheim and her new book, Physics on the Fringe: Smoke Rings, Circlons, and Alternative Theories of Everything. What followed was a fascinating discussion of amateur scientists, the accessibility of science, science and religion, science education for kids and adults, and more. You can find Wertheim's book here, and you can listen to the podcast of the "Think" episode here.


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A popular program offering landscape quality trees at a deep discount to Alliant Energy customers will be held at nine locations across Iowa this spring.
Alliant Energy's Operation ReLeaf is a program to help Alliant Energy customers save energy in their homes using trees to provide shade during the summer and create wind breaks during the winter. For maximum energy efficiency, shade trees should be planted within 30 feet of the east and west and evergreens should be planted as a windbreak on the north and west of the home.
Through the program, Alliant Energy residential customers may purchase high quality landscaping trees for $25 each, on a first-come, first-served basis. These trees typically retail for between $65 and $125.
"Planting a diverse mix of trees on your property and in your neighborhood will reduce the likelihood of losing a large number of trees to forest health threats," said Paul Tauke, state forester and chief of the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Forestry Bureau.
Tauke said they are encouraging homeowners who do not intend to treat for emerald ash borer to plant a replacement tree within 30 feet of the existing ash tree.
Foresters have been working with local partners to create a state tree inventory that will guide future tree planting efforts to keep a healthy mix of tree species.
Operation ReLeaf has 35 species of trees from which they select 8 to 10 species for each event based on the local tree inventory that will include shade trees, ornamentals and conifers. Shade trees are 6 to 8 feet tall in 5 to 10 gallon containers and conifers are 2 to 3 feet tall.
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Advanced order is highly recommended and advance purchase is limited to two trees per household. In the event there are extra trees available on distribution day, those trees will be released for purchase at that time. Order forms are available online at www.alliantenergy.com/releaf.
Workshops lead by experts discussing tree planting and care will be held at all tree distributions. Workshops will cover root flare and proper planting depth, correcting encircling roots, proper mulching and watering, corrective pruning to reduce future storm damage, planning around buildings for energy efficiency and emerald ash borer.
Operation ReLeaf, is administered by the Iowa DNR's Forestry Bureau with assistance from local partners, like county conservation boards, municipalities and county extension offices.
Operation ReLeaf participants must be Alliant Energy residential customers.
Operation ReLeaf Locations
April 23, 4 to 6 p.m.
Thompson, Winnebago County
Winnebago County Fairgrounds, 264 Fairgrounds Dr., Thompson
Tree Planting and Care Workshop: 5 p.m.
Partner: Winnebago County Conservation
April 24, 5 to 6:30 p.m.
Newton, Jasper County
Woodland Park, intersection of N 19th Avenue W and W First Street North, Newton
Tree Planting and Care Workshop: 5:45 p.m.
Partner: City of Newton
April 26, 7:30 to 9 a.m.
Marion, Linn County
Squaw Creek Park, 4305 Squaw Lane, Marion
Tree Planting and Care Workshop: 8:15 a.m.
Partner: Linn County Conservation
April 26, 9 to 11 a.m.
Hiawatha (Hiawatha residents only), Linn County
10th Avenue parking lot of Guthridge Park, 704 Emmons Street, Hiawatha
Tree Planting and Care Workshop: 10 a.m.
Partner: City of Hiawatha
May 1, 4:30 to 6 p.m.
Ogden, Boone County
Don Williams Park, 610 H Ave., Ogden
Tree Planting and Care Workshop: 5:15 p.m.
Partner: Boone County Conservation
May 3, 9 to 11 a.m.
Mount Pleasant, Henry County
Wright Pavilion in McMillan Park, South Walnut Street, Mount Pleasant
Tree Planting and Care Workshop: 10 a.m.
Partner: Henry County Extension
May 8, 5 to 6:30 p.m.
Centerville, Appanoose County
Sharon Bluffs State Park, 25100 520th Street, Centerville
Tree Planting and Care Workshop: 5:45 p.m.
Partner: Appanoose County Conservation Foundation
May 22, 4 to 5:30 p.m.
Williamsburg, Iowa County
USDA Office, 435 North Highland Street, Williamsburg
Tree Planting and Care Workshop: 4:45 p.m.
Partner: Iowa County Extension
May 31, 8:30 to 10 a.m.
Tripoli, Bremer County
Bremer County Extension Office, 720 Seventh Avenue SW, Tripoli
Tree Planting and Care Workshop: 9:15 a.m.
Partner: Bremer County Extension


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The Banyon hotel is located in a quiet location convenient to the pedestrian district. Skiers will find the Galzig cable car a short 200 yard walk from the hotel. Enjoy a cocktail in the lounge bar, or relax in the hotel's spa. A fitness room, swimming pool, sauna, and hammam offer peace and tranquility.Modern rooms are well equipped and designed in contemporary comfort with an Asian twist.
The Hotel Alpenhof offers panoramic views while being a convenient hotel for skiers. During the winter ski season, the hotel offers skiers a free bus service to the lifts. The hotel staff contributes to craft a warm and inviting atmosphere. Guests of the Hotel Alpenhof can enjoy International and Tyrolean cuisine as well as Fondue and Grill specialties servied in the Cellar Bar.Other hotel amenities include a sauna and sun terrace to create a restful stay. Rooms are traditionally furnished and well equipped, some even feature a balcony.
Experience a very special vacation on the Arlberg. Haus Lexa offers four individually designed guest rooms and a cozy yet spacious apartment. Your hosts, Theo and Annalisa, welcome you and will personally attend to your well-being. Haus Lexa has a long and exciting history and is first mentioned in historical public documents in 1656 as it was then formerly known as the Knoll House. Its name today is a tribute to your hosts great grandfather, Alexus Falch (1889-1966).
Center of resort, across the street from lift. Restaurant, bar. Pool, steam room, solarium, sauna, jacuzzi. Hair dryer in bathroom, safe in room. far away from the noise, bustle and stress, visitors are able to recover a sense of energy and wellbeing. Enjoy the magnificent mountains, untouched valleys, green slopes, brightly-coloured flowers in endless meadows.
Located in the pedestrian zone and only a 5-minute walk to the cable cars, the Sporthotel is known for its authentic Tyrolean hospitality. Guests can enjoy Austrian cuisine or international steaks in the hotel's "Steakhouse". Decorated in alpine elegance, a warm and inviting bar offers live piano music. After a day skiing the spa area is available with an indoor pool, sauna, and steam bath.Rooms are cozy and traditional accenting the Austrian flavor.


text: Blakely Weblog October 30 Pistons update... The last week or so, I've gotten a good number of e-mails asking about Jalen Rose, who was waived by the New York Knicks on Monday. There will be a story online tomorrow examing Detroit's pursuit of Jalen, and what impact it'll have on the team's current roster. There are some who question whether Jalen still has anything left in the tank, for the Pistons, or any other team for that matter. The answer to that question is yes ... and no! He can be a very productive player, even at 33 years of age - which is AARP time in the NBA. However, he's not going to give you a lot if you're expecting him to play 25-30 minutes a night. If you only need him 15-20 minutes a night, he can be a good addition to any ball club that's a legit playoff team. Detroit doesn't have a definite need for him right now, but what he brings - the ability to impact games in short spurts from multiple positions because of his versatility - could come in handy come playoff time. And as far as those who believe Jalen isn't down to go anywhere that doesn't give him a chance to play decent minutes, I'm not convinced that's where his head is right now. It certainly wasn't there when he and I talked in March when the Pistons were in New York City. He talked about wanting to be in a winning situation, sooner than later. And whenever we talk, he ALWAYS talks about how Detroit was his team growing up, how he loved Isiah and those guys, the way they played and how someday, he'd love to play for Detroit. I asked him at the time about playing time, because my thinking - and from what I've gathered, a number of GMs have the same concern - was that it might be a potential stumbling block for him . He told me he was like any player in the league; he wanted to play as much as he could, just as long as it wasn't hurting the team. But at this point in his career, it's more important to be with good guys who were all about winning which, when translated, means 'I'll take a cut in playing time if it means a few more Ws.'


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CAre of Patients With PArenteral Nutrition At Home (CAPANAH)
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This research aims to give an overview of a number of aspects related to the quality of care for adult patients on home parenteral nutrition.
Concretely this study follows up different aspects on different moments in the care of the patient pathways:
- process indicators concerning indication, parenteral nutrition, training, team access roads and the succession of complications
- Outcome indicators
- the health-related quality of life
- discrepancies in medication use
- the role of the different health care providers
Crohn's Disease
Peritoneal Carcinomatosis With Intestinal Occlusion
Radiation Enteritis
Chronic Diarrhea
Intestinal Lymphomas
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|Time Perspective: Prospective
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|Prospective Non-interventional Non-controlled Multicenter Observational Study to Evaluate the Quality of Care for Adult Patients on Home Parenteral Nutrition (HPN)
- Quality of life [ Time Frame: 2 years ]Quality of life will be investigated with the HPN-QoL(r) or FACIT-G (r).
- Number of catheter related infections [ Time Frame: 2 years ]
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|May 2012
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|December 2013
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|May 2013 (Final data collection date for primary outcome measure)
Adult patients on HPN will be contacted by phone at three different time moments after their discharge to ask them about indicators, quality of life and discrepancies in medication use. After the follow-up, medical dossiers will be consulted to know which indicators are followed in practice.
The role of the different health care providers will be investigated by face-to-face interviews with different healthcare professionals.
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Additional relevant MeSH terms:
Crohn Disease
Intestinal Obstruction
Inflammatory Bowel Diseases
Gastrointestinal Diseases
Digestive System Diseases
Intestinal Diseases
Signs and Symptoms, Digestive
Signs and Symptoms
Neoplasms, Glandular and Epithelial
Neoplasms by Histologic Type
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Hidden behind the walls and town palaces of the Lesser Quarter are some beautifully manicured gardens. Many unfortunately are private and closed to the public. This tour focuses on public gardens and green spaces. It starts at the Palace Gardens near the Malostranska metro station and winds through the small streets of the Lesser Quarter, ending up on tiny Kampa Island.
Start at Malostranska metro station. From here, find Valdstejnska Street and walk to number 3. This is the entryway to the (1) Palace Gardens (www.palacovezahrady.cz), a series of elegant, terraced gardens—each named for an aristocratic family—that stretch up to Prague Castle.
Return to Valdstejnska and walk to Valdstejnske Namesti (Wallenstein Square). The entry to (2) Wallenstein Gardens is through the door at Valdstejnske Namesti 4. This enormous town palace was built for the legendary general from the Thirty Years War, Albrecht von Wallenstein. So great was his ego he wanted to build something to exceed Prague Castle in splendor. Today, the palace holds the offices of the Czech Senate, but the gardens are open and especially lovely. Note the eye-catching limestone grotto at the back.
Head back to Wallenstein Square, make a left onto Tomasska Street, and walk to the Lesser Quarter Square. Continue across the square, finding the street Karmelitska. Through a tiny door at Karmelitska 25 lies the (3) Vrtba Garden (www.vrtbovska.cz), possibly the loveliest baroque garden in the Lesser Quarter. Hike all the way to the back for some amazing views of Prague Castle. Leave the garden and continue down Karmelitska to find the (4) Church of Our Lady Victorious at number 9 and its tiny wax doll—the Holy Infant—an object of pilgrimage for Catholics from Italy and Spain.
Cross Karmelitska and return in the direction of the Lesser Quarter Square, making a right at Prokopska Street and entering Maltezske Namesti (Square of the Knights of Malta). The (5) Maltese Order's Church of Our Lady Below the Chain, across the square at Lazenska, is one of the oldest in Prague and some original early-gothic elements can still be seen in the portals. Facing the church, walk down Lazenska to the right and around the corner into Velkoprevorske Namesti. You'll see the French embassy on your right and a quirky graffiti wall—(6) the Lennon Peace Wall—down a bit on the left. During the 1980s, following the shooting death of Beatles musician John Lennon, this became an impromptu anti-Communist protest space, with graffiti artists spraying things like "Give Peace a Chance" at night and the police white-washing it the next day. Even now it lingers on as a kind of protest shrine, though these days the "protesters" are likely to be tourists painting the modern-day equivalent of "Kilroy Was Here."
From the Lennon Wall, walk across the small bridge over the "Certovka" stream that separates the mainland from Kampa Island. (7) Kampa Park is one of the Lesser Quarter's largest public parks and a great spot to spread a blanket. The (8) Kampa Museum (www.museumkampa.cz), along the river at U Sovovych Mlynu 2, features contemporary art from Central Europe and has a wonderful riverside café. Walk toward Charles Bridge through the small square called (9) Na Kampe. Tiny lanes lead down to the river for some amazing views of Charles Bridge and the Old Town.
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text: What Carrie Ann really meant was: Derek, there was a ton of backlash against me when I failed to lower Amy's score due to the blatantly illegal lift in her waltz, so in my blog I made up the excuse that Amy couldn't feel whether her feet were on the floor, but we both know that's bs and I can't get away with doing it a third time so stop choreographing all the illegal lifts.She isn't the best dancer by a long shot and is somewhat hampered by her disability. Derek's choreography is usually much more detailed than it has been this season as he's had to take her prosthetics into consideration. I believe Carrie Ann spoke to that last night when she called her for taking her feet off the floor. Well criminy - she can't FEEL her feet.


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Greek Life at Rhode Island College is dedicated to enhancing student development and the overall collegiate experience of its fraternity and sorority members. Organizations and members are assisted in acheiving success in academics, leadership, community service & philanthropy, personal growth, and brotherhood/sisterhood bonds. The overall Greek Life mission is to complement the misson of Rhode Island College in collaboration with other departments, Advisors, and Inter/National Offices.
Navigating the RIC Greek Life Website:
- Greek Organizations
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- Expansion at RIC
- Recruitment
- Greek Life Forms
- Resources
- Staff
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- Alpha Sigma Tau: National Panhellenic Conference (NPC)
- Delta Phi Epsilon: National Panhellenic Conference (NPC)
- Omega Phi Beta: National Association of Latino Fraternal Organizations (NALFO)
- Theta Phi Alpha: National Panhellenic Conference (NPC)
- Iota Phi Theta: National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC)/North-American Interfraternity Conference (NIC)
- Kappa Delta Phi: North-American Interfraternity Conference (NIC)
- Phi Mu Delta (colony): North American Interfraternity Conference (NIC)
- Kappa Sigma (colony): Independent Fraternity
- Theta Delta Sigma (colony): Independent Multicultural Co-Ed Organization
Greek Interest Groups: These groups are approved by the college and are working toward obtaining a charter from their national organization.
- Zeta Phi Beta: National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC) Sorority
The chapters are overseen by a Program Coordinator for Greek Life and several staff members. The Greek student leaders meet monthly for a Presidents' Meeting. The women have formed a Sorority Council to oversee sorority-wide initiatives and events. Greek Life offers a valuable opportunity for students to learn leadership skills, develop lifelong friendships, and form a strong connection to the College.
For more information on Greek Life at RIC, send an email to firstname.lastname@example.com
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National Panhellenic Conference Sorority (NPC)
Alpha Sigma Tau Sorority is committed to developing scholars, philanthropists, leaders, and sisters among our collegiate and alumnae members. As members of Alpha Sigma Tau, we continually rededicate ourselves to contribute our share to the progress of mankind. Philanthropy is a vital aspect of our lives and our sisterhood; it is our way of expressing concern for others. Pine Mountain Settlement School is our national philanthropy, Habitat for Humanity is our national service project, and our local philanthropy is United Way of Rhode Island.
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Delta Phi Epsilon is an organization that is built on the bonds of sisterhood, pride in the sorority, and support for one another. The mission of Delta Phi Epsilon Sorority is to develop in women a social consciousness and a commitment to think and act for the greater good. The work done for the philanthropies, National Association for Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders (ANAD), The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, and Delta Phi Epsilon Education Foundation instills the desire to be active in the community.E-mail: firstname.lastname@example.com
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Iota Phi Theta
National Pan-Hellenic Council Fraternity (NPHC)
On September 19, 1963, at Morgan State College (now Morgan State University), 12 students founded what is now the nation's fifth largest, predominantly African-American social service fraternity: The Iota Phi Theta Fraternity, Incorporated. Based upon their ages, heightened responsibilities, and increased level of maturity, this group had a slightly different perspective than the norm for college students. Many of the founders played an active role in the Civil Rights Movement. Iota Phi Theta, Inc. was founded on the development and perpetuation of Scholarship, Leadership, Citizenship, Fidelity, and Brotherhood among Men. The motto for Iota Phi Theta, Inc. is Building a Tradition, Not Resting Upon One. As Iota Phi Theta, Inc. continues to grow and strengthen, so will its commitment to make meaningful contributions to society in general, with particular emphasis in the African-American community.
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Kappa Delta Phi
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Kappa Delta Phi is a national fraternity aiming to bring males of good character together to strengthen the bonds of brotherhood.
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National Website: http://kappadeltaphi.org/
Phi Mu Delta
North American Interfraternity Conference Fraternity (NIC)
Founded nationally in 1918 as the first national fraternity to accept men regardless of their race or religious affiliation, Phi Mu Delta has as its mission to provide a postitive fraternity experience for today's college man, encouraging high personal standards, morally, mentally, and spiritally, and, to help its members live the ideals of our founders: democracy, brotherhood, and service.
E-mail: email@example.com Website: http://phimudelta.publishpath.com/
Kappa Sigma
Independent Fraternity
Kappa Sigma Colony is the largest college social fraternity in the world with more than 230,000 living members, including over 20,000 undergraduates and 320 Chapters and colonies located throughout the United States and Canada. Founded in 1869 at the University of Virginia, Kappa Sigma Colony International Headquarters is based in Charlottesville, Virginia.
E-mail: email@example.com
Chapter Website: http://kappasigmari.weebly.com//
National Website: http://www.kappasigma.org/
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Home › Forums › Campfire › Pre-Trip Planning › Best northern CA entry for southbound PCT/JMT trek?
Apr 24, 2013 at 2:04 pm #1302145
Hey BPL
Do any of you have a most recommended trailhead entry (late August) to the PCT SOUTHBOUND between Burney Falls and Lake Tahoe?
The options I'm aware of:
– Burney Falls SP
– Belden
– Sierra City
– Echo Lake (Lake Tahoe)
Our trail termination date is set in early/mid-October, so skipping more north of the Sierras will let us experience more to the south.
MattApr 24, 2013 at 2:57 pm #1980172
Elizabeth TracyBPL Member
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Late August through early October are the months when most everything is melted/dried out. It will be even more dried out this low-snow year.
So I would aim to see the southern High Sierra, where plenty of water will still be flowing and you have more of a chance of still seeing some green or wildflowers. Further north might just be exceedingly dry and dusty.
If it were me I'd aim to end at Cottonwood Pass or Kennedy Meadows. (Probably Cottonwood – not even sure Kennedy would be open that late in the season.) I'd identify my starting point by estimating miles per day and working backward.
Could you go south-to-north? You'd get those high passes (Forester, Glen, Mather, etc.) overwith before the snow returns to them around October 1.
– ElizabethApr 24, 2013 at 2:57 pm #1980173
I'd say Echo Lake (Lake Tahoe). This will allow you to get completely through the Sierra in the time you have available.
Be sure to get a PCTA thru-hiker permit (500 miles minimum) good for travel from Echo Lake to at least highway 58 at Tehachapi Pass (and Mojave). That will be 526 miles. This saves you trying to get a separate JMT permit At Tuolumne Meadows.
Assuming you start Monday August 19 and end Sunday Oct 13, that's 56 total days. Deduct 2 travel days, 1 more to set the cache and return, plus 1 zero day out of every 7 plus 1 day to summit Mt Whitney and return to the PCT. That leaves 56 days – (2 + 1 + 7 + 1) = 45 trail days to cover the 526 miles. That's an average of 11.7 miles per day. That's easily doable without pushing yourselves, even at the start.
Tahoe is also a very easy re-entry and/or exit point if you are relying on public transportation. You'll want to start or end there next year. There are regular shuttle buses running between Reno airport and South Lake Tahoe.
Another HUGE advantage to a Tahoe entry point is that you can rent a car in Tahoe and drive to Sonora Pass to dig in your bear canister(s) as a resupply cache for yourself. That will save you the both the time and distance hitch or a long roadwalk (downhill) to and back up from (all uphill) Kennedy Meadow north.
As mentioned in the 1st reply, the hiking season is mostly over by the time you really get going. You will DEFINITELY want to contact your planned resupply stops to assure they will still be open when you arrive. While you should be able to hitch a ride down to highway 395 from both Onion Valley and Horseshoe Meadows, getting back in a timely manner may force you to use a commercial shuttle service (I rely on Mt Whitney Shuttle.com 760-876-1915) at about $100 per trip one way. I'd strongly recommend you just plan on doing it and avoid the uncertainty, especially for the Onion Valley return.
IMO going south, you are wiser to resupply at Muir Trail Ranch than at VVR. MTR is closer to the trail. There is a short but steep 1/4 mile side trail leading from the JMT down to the ranch, and a 1 mile gentle walk back to the PCT further south before starting the climb into Evolution Valley and Muir Pass. You also don't have to climb Bear Ridge with a full pack; yours will be almost devoid of food by then. When you see the north face of Bear Ridge as you descend the south face of it's equally steep (but you're going down it) northbound counterpart, you'll understand why this is so and bless me for my advice.Apr 24, 2013 at 3:37 pm #1980189
Elizabeth and Bob,
This is extremely helpful, with excellent details that I hadn't considered!
We could consider doing northbound, yes… would that make the trek better in some way? I have family chauffeurs once we're in northern CA (Tahoe and up), but not in southern/central.
There is a chance that we will also be doing Hart's Pass–>Ashland or Snoqualmie–>Ashland if we're able to get on the trail in time, in which case we will be in good shape for a speedier completion of the Sierra section. Otherwise, yes we will need to account time for unacclimated bodies.
MattApr 24, 2013 at 4:38 pm #1980212
If you're open to going north, you'll extend your hiking window weather-wise. You'll clear the highest points in the Sierra early on before any early snow can reach you.
Just one word of warning going north during August and September, – and I can not over-emphasize this point – it is a DANGEROUSLY hot, dry, and often exposed walk from Highway 58 all the way to Chimney Creek campground south of Kennedy Meadows south. There is not a lot of shade and only a few reliable water sources, so plan accordingly.
A lot of folks under-estimate this stretch and that keeps SAR busy. You will probably want to get up before sunrise, hike steadily until 11 or 12, then find a shady spot (such as there is around those thorny Joshua trees) to rest and sleep until 5 or 6 pm before continuing until sundown, or later. Eat your hot meal for lunch as it may well be dark when you stop for the night.
Consider carrying a good sunshield that you can rig up overhead . I used one of those aluminized blankets – the 12 oz solid ones with grommets and aluminum on one side and orange (also comes in blue) nylon on the other. REI carries them, as do most outdoor stores. Forget those flimsy single use mylar space blankets. I tried my umbrella for walking but the winds were too strong and ripped the fabric off. You will want a good insulating pad – preferably CCF rather than an inflatable (due to the thorns lying about) – between you and that hot sand. I carried a full length Ridgerest until Kennedy Meadows for this reason, then used an inflatable from there on to Canada.
Since you are doing what is essentially a series of long multi-section hikes. you might want to consider entry/exit points with good public transportation options. that's why I suggested Echo Lake, and Highway 58 (go to either Tehachapi or Mojave). There is reliable bus service all along highway 395 from Lone Pine to Reno so you can also get in and out at Lone Pine, Independence, and Mammoth Lakes with ease. The YARTS buses run between Mammoth Lakes and Tuolumne Meadows and Yosemite Valley daily.
Having family vehicular support in northern CA is a big plus; it also saves you the car rental to set the cache. Better yet – no cache. Ask the family to meet you at the day use only picnic grounds at Sonora Pass. It is really nice so they'll have a nice spot – lots of shade, potable water, picnic tables and trash cans, and bathrooms – to wait for your arrival. The PCT runs right through the place so it would be hard to miss each other. They could also run you down to KM north for a meal and perhaps a fast shower, maybe even a real bed for the night if they get a cabin there. Then it's back to the trail and on south to Yosemite or north to Echo Summit.
Vehicular support makes northern CA much easier. There is no public transportation at Sonora City, Belden, or Old Station, and you have to go about 9 miles off-trail to Burney to catch bus service to Redding. Amtrak stops in Dunsmuir (at 5 am) but Greyhound long ago eliminated its stops there and in Yreka. Spotty local bus service connects Seiad Valley to Yreka and Etna.Apr 24, 2013 at 6:44 pm #1980246
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If I were in your hikers.
1) I would look at combining a Wa section, harts pass to maybe whites pass with Sierra trip.
2) I would not start further north than I-80. Not near as scenic as alternatives such as central Oregon.
3) be careful of the the Sierra in October. Storms can appear and sting you. I would watch the weather and have some bail out points.
It is a great idea to cherry pick the PCT. there are some gorgeous areas.Apr 24, 2013 at 8:23 pm #1980274
Rex SandersBPL Member
@rexLocale: Central California Coast
You might try hiking the PCT from Donner Pass (I-80) to Walker Pass (CA-178). Just over 500 miles, so you can get the PCTA thru-hikers permit. I tried this in August 2003, but got pretty sick after five days and bailed out.
Starting at Donner Pass you get to hike through the sometimes crowded, but beautiful Desolation Wilderness, with peeks of Lake Tahoe. Donner Pass isn't far from lots of services in Truckee.
You skip a big dry-hot section south of Walker Pass. Walker Pass is 17 mi from Inyokern Airport, a hitch-hike or taxi ride might get you to a connecting flight to the rest of the world. Or you can catch Kern Regional Transit in Inyokern to Mojave and the rest of the world. Or you can hitch-hike to Onyx and catch KRT to beautiful downtown Bakersfield!
That late in the season might be challenging for mail drops. Many years ago I bought the last beer sold for the season at VVR in October, as they were closing the doors and a big storm was rolling in.
Have fun!
— RexApr 24, 2013 at 10:38 pm #1980304
Paul McLaughlinBPL Member
A few thoughts to consider on the N-S vs S-N question:
S-N you have the highest elevations and the biggest climbs first.
S-N you have more resupply options still available when you are in the more remote areas.
S-N you are out of the most remote and high-consequence areas before the risk of serious weather events, and have easier bailouts if a big storm does get you near the end before you finish.
N-S the scenery starts out pretty and gets more spectacular as you go, while S-N it may seem like things taper off after a mind-blowing start.
N-S is better for acclimatization to altitude.Apr 24, 2013 at 10:47 pm #1980308
Rex SandersBPL Member
@rexLocale: Central California Coast
N-S is harder to follow the PCT guide books.Apr 25, 2013 at 7:45 am #1980375
Hmm, I am very much liking the Donner Pass / Truckee start point. I have backpacked the Desolation wilderness, but it would be a shame to miss another opportunity there.
For Sonora Pass resupply caching – how do you do this? Find a secluded spot, seal the can with duct tape, and bury it? Draw a treasure map? Don't I need the bear can for the Desolation Wilderness?
MattApr 25, 2013 at 5:40 pm #1980566
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Caching at Sonora – You should be able to find a spot not too far off the trail that is easy for you to find but not obvious to anyone passing by. There are enough trees around the pass to make it workable.
Canisters are not required until you get to Yosemite. Would I take mine to Desolation or the Emigrant? Yes I would, but that's just personal preference; I got sick of hanging food years ago and would rather carry the canister. You would need to hang if not carrying a canister.
You might also consider a Meeks Bay(Tahoe) start – or Tahoe City. Starting from Donner Pass you have to walk through a couple ski areas before you get out of civilization. From Tahoe City or Meeks Bay you are out of town pretty much right away.Apr 25, 2013 at 6:15 pm #1980579
Hiking MaltoBPL Member
You could stash a full canister at Sonora. Or better yet, hitch down to Kennedy Meadows North. Good resupply and you can pick up your canister via mail.Apr 25, 2013 at 6:34 pm #1980585
Caching at Sonora Pass:
2 excellent reasons to cache using a bear can:
1. Cans are required everywhere in Yosemite Natl Park and this is your last resupply point before Tuolomne Meadows – inside the park. In fact, you'll reach the northern border of the park a couple of days before you reach Tuolumne Meadows and, yes, the rangers do patrol out that far.
2. Bears can't get into your cache even if they find where you buried it.
When caching, take the rest of your party with you so everyone sees where the cache is located. It won't do you any good if you can't find it again. Mark your map, take GPS coordinates, whatever you need to do to recover it.
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Christy Woods is an outdoor teaching laboratory for Ball State students, as well as the community. Located on the southwest corner of our campus, Christy Woods is a 17-acre property filled with mature deciduous forest, tallgrass prairie, and other plant communities. The property is one of six managed by the Field Station and Environmental Education Center.
The university's two main greenhouse are a part of Christy Woods: Teaching and Research Greenhouse and the Orchid Greenhouse. A third small greenhouse is used for propagation of native species. Within the woods, there are bulletin boards and an open wood shelter, which serves as a nature interpretation center. There is also an indoor classroom available for nature education.
We welcome visitors.
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