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COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
Topic Overview
What is chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)?
COPD is a lung disease that makes it hard to breathe. It is caused by damage to the lungs over many years, usually from smoking.
COPD is often a mix of two diseases:
COPD gets worse over time. You can't undo the damage to your lungs. But you can take steps to prevent more damage and to feel better.
What causes COPD?
COPD is almost always caused by smoking. Over time, breathing tobacco smoke irritates the airways and destroys the stretchy fibers in the lungs.
Other things that may put you at risk include breathing chemical fumes, dust, or air pollution over a long period of time. Secondhand smoke also may damage the lungs.
It usually takes many years for the lung damage to start causing symptoms, so COPD is most common in people who are older than 60.
You may be more likely to get COPD if you had a lot of serious lung infections when you were a child. People who get emphysema in their 30s or 40s may have a disorder that runs in families, called alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency. But this is rare.
What are the symptoms?
The main symptoms are:
As COPD gets worse, you may be short of breath even when you do simple things like get dressed or fix a meal. It gets harder to eat or exercise, and breathing takes much more energy. People often lose weight and get weaker.
At times, your symptoms may suddenly flare up and get much worse. This is called a COPD exacerbation (say "egg-ZASS-er-BAY-shun"). An exacerbation can range from mild to life-threatening. The longer you have COPD, the more severe these flare-ups will be.
How is COPD diagnosed?
To find out if you have COPD, a doctor will:
If there is a chance you could have COPD, it is very important to find out as soon as you can. This gives you time to take steps to slow the damage to your lungs.
How is it treated?
The best way to slow COPD is to quit smoking. This is the most important thing you can do. It is never too late to quit. No matter how long you have smoked or how serious your COPD is, quitting smoking can help stop the damage to your lungs.
Your doctor can prescribe treatments that may help you manage your symptoms and feel better.
People who have COPD are more likely to get lung infections, so you will need to get a flu vaccine every year. You should also get a pneumococcal shot. It may not keep you from getting pneumonia. But if you do get pneumonia, you probably won't be as sick.
How can you live well with COPD?
There are many things you can do at home to stay as healthy as you can.
Dealing with flare-ups: As COPD gets worse, you may have flare-ups when your symptoms quickly get worse and stay worse. It is important to know what to do if this happens. Your doctor may give you an action plan and medicines to help you breathe if you have a flare-up. But if the attack is severe, you may need to go to the emergency room or call
Managing depression and anxiety: Knowing that you have a disease that gets worse over time can be hard. It's common to feel sad or hopeless sometimes. Having trouble breathing can also make you feel very anxious. If these feelings last, be sure to tell your doctor. Counseling, medicine, and support groups can help you cope.
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BMW's higher-spec'd X1 soft-roader offers greater comfort to back seat passengers who fancy a snooze.
BMW'S SUV range takes almost 40 per cent of its sales, and with SUVs so popular it can't afford to drop the ball. Hence this facelift for X1.
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The cabin is more driver-oriented, with a higher-quality feel and better attention to detail after criticism of the original X1's plainer cabin.
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BMW says though prices have nudged up - now $65,600 to $87,000 - specification has increased, too.
What we sayThe X1 is a reasonably practical, enjoyable drive, for a soft-roader. The 40-20-40 back seat split may not please centre rear passengers but it's easy to tailor luggage and seats for a variety of scenarios, and tilting rear seatbacks ease comfort.
The packages delivered by BMW Lines have been well thought-out to give an "optioned-up" feel with reduced wallet sting.
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The two-wheel drives exhibit a whiff of rear-drive character, while the four-paw cars add grip, and use xDrive to brake the inside wheels and boost torque to the outside to literally drive the car round corners.
Why you'll buy one?X1 is smart, drives well, and no longer feels like a cut-price Beemer.
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The American Civil Liberties Union of Pennsylvania has filed a federal lawsuit on behalf of a U.S. citizen who was detained for three days because authorities believed he was in the country illegally from the Dominican Republic.
The ACLU said Ernesto Galarza, a New Jersey-born U.S. citizen of Puerto Rican descent, was mistakenly arrested by Allentown police during a roundup of drug suspects in November 2008.
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Galarza was later acquitted of any criminal wrongdoing.
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?This case is a perfect example of how ?aggressive? enforcement of immigration laws in the supposed name of keeping us safe from immigrant criminals can lead to devastating consequences for law-abiding Americans,? said Jonathan H. Feinberg of Kairys, Rudovsky, Messing & Feinberg LLP, another attorney representing Galarza .
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The lawsuit seeks damages for Galarza, who the ACLU said lost a part-time job and wages as a result of his imprisonment.
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The option in control and dynamical systems (CDS) is open to students with an undergraduate degree in engineering, mathematics, or science. The qualifications of each applicant will be considered individually, and, after being enrolled, the student will arrange his or her program in consultation with a member of the faculty. In some cases the student may be required to make up undergraduate deficiencies in engineering science courses.
The CDS option, as part of the Computing and Mathematical Sciences department, emphasizes the interdisciplinary nature of modern theory of dynamical systems and control. The curriculum is designed to promote a broad knowledge of mathematical and experimental techniques in dynamical systems theory and control. In addition to taking courses in the CDS option, students must select a focus area (see below).
Master's Degree
Students will be admitted to the option who expect to pursue the Ph.D. degree. The master's degree may be awarded in exceptional cases. The awarding of this degree requires fulfilling the Institute requirements for a master's degree, satisfying the focus requirements, and receiving a recommendation for awarding of the degree from the candidacy oral examination committee.
Degree of Doctor of Philosophy
Institute requirements for the Ph.D. degree are described in the section on degree requirements. Approximately two years of course work are required, and two or more years are usually needed for preparation of the dissertation.
- Admission to Candidacy. To be recommended for candidacy for the Ph.D. degree in
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- Complete the following courses: CMS/ACM 107, CMS/ACM 113, CMS/ACM 117; CDS 140 and CDS 212.
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- Complete the focus requirement, consisting of at least 27units in a particular area outside of CDS. Courses taken to satisfy the focus must represent a coherent program of advanced study in the chosen area. Possible areas include biological systems, computer science, environmental science, fluid dynamics, information and communications, networking, robotics, and space systems. The program of study must be approved by the student's counseling committee and the option representative.
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Having gained plenty of momentum, Haley Beckett recently joined the ranks of Wittenberg scholars who have received prestigious Fulbright awards.
Hailing from Norwalk, Ohio, Beckett will complete economic research in China, studying at Guangdong University of Foreign Studies in the city of Guangzhou and conducting her research in Guangzhou and in the neighboring city of Shenzhen.
"Wittenberg has been integral to me pursuing this research, because the education that I've received here has encouraged me to develop diverse interests and to wholeheartedly engage with those interests both inside the classroom and out," Beckett says.
Beckett's research, which examines how access to financial capital affects private entrepreneurial ventures, lies at the intersection of her academic pursuits: a dual major in financial economics and Chinese, with a minor in political science.
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"However, it wasn't until I traveled to Hong Kong the following summer that I decided financial economics was an even better route for me: the business courses I took abroad were not only interesting and practical, but they were complementary to the more abstract theory that I was learning in my economics courses, allowing me to apply the concepts that I was learning to situations in the real world. My Chinese major emerged independently of my choice to study financial economics. I signed up for an introductory Chinese course on a whim, looking for something new and exciting to fulfill the general education language requirement, but I stayed with the program after I realized how invaluable it was for me to understand a non-Western language and culture: the courses I've taken as a part of my Chinese major have challenged me immensely in a way that has yielded substantial personal and intellectual growth. My language skills have also opened doors for me, including enabling me to have an internship with the U.S. State Department abroad last summer and, even now, making my Fulbright research possible."
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Whatever happened to the so called "rolling reviews" BPL has done? Are they still rolling? Gotta think there's been ample time to write a follow-up…Jan 15, 2013 at 9:06 pm #1944228
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@hereJan 16, 2013 at 9:23 am #1944342
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Chronological order would be logical.Jan 16, 2013 at 9:59 am #1944354
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I am not optimistic. Unfortunately, I don't see those reviews being concluded.
New gear has probably already replaced them anyways.
Forget logic, how about just following through BPL!?
Some people, particularly new and potential members, do still value the opinions and experience of the BPL staff and view the review content here as an educational resource, but I think some credibility is being lost in the way some have been handled this past year.
Too many small "smoldering fires" burning at once IMO. Now there is a new extensive BPL packraft project in the works?
Anyways….Ill stop whining like a babe.Jan 16, 2013 at 10:49 am #1944363
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"Anyways….Ill stop whining like a babe."
I've never considered you a babe, Eugene. But then, I've never seen you in a swimsuit…..Jan 16, 2013 at 12:47 pm #1944399
Konrad .BPL Member
Haha, too funny Doug :)
I agree with you Eugene…WTH, why doesn't anything get done around here??? I can't speak for everyone, but I would personally never back this packraft project of theirs on kickstarter given that they have they have the worst track record in terms of completing projects that they've already started. It's been 1 year since they started the HMG porter rolling review…it's been 2years since I signed up as a MLIFE member and was promised an "ask the experts" gear forum. I kind of accepted the fact that this is just the way things are run around here…but then the packraft project kind of shocked me…kind of like a kick in the balls for everyone that's been waiting around on unkept promises.Jan 16, 2013 at 1:05 pm #1944405
Kyle MeyerBPL Member
@kylemeyerLocale: Portland, OR
Nothing quite like paying people money and then having them not deliver what they promised in exchange for that money.Jan 16, 2013 at 1:21 pm #1944408
W I S N E R !BPL Member
I get the principle of being pissed you're not getting something you were promised, but on the flip side, does anyone really care about what BPL has to say about the Trailstar or the HMG? People have been using and writing about these products for years. As for the camera, I'm betting plenty of photo sites have reviewed it plenty.
As for "ask the experts", isn't that what this forum is? What exactly could be offered that's outside of the collective experience of all the people coming from various regions, styles, professions, and experiences posting here?Jan 16, 2013 at 1:58 pm #1944416
Kyle MeyerBPL Member
@kylemeyerLocale: Portland, OR
I'd love to see the management of BPL focus on improving the site beyond just adding articles.Jan 16, 2013 at 1:58 pm #1944417
Dustin ShortBPL Member
Craig, the point is those other sources are all free. As members we pay for this information for one main reasons: BPL has a specific angle of lightweight backpacking that isn't considered elsewhere. If that isn't being satisfied, then wtf did/do we pay for this site other than as a repository of information. Considering how poor the search function, lack of forum stickies, and the speed of the site is, even that's not really worth the cost to keep running.
I agree, I was questioning whether to renew my membership when the members only secret exclusive web videos were offered to lifetime members and lots of promises were made regarding forums. So I bought a lifetime membership. Since then the video series has not been completed, none of the membership forums have really materialized, articles have become less frequent and the forum community is dying. Makes me feel like I wasted $100 on barely a year worth of material. If funding is rough these days its not so much that costs are going up…it's because there is less and less reason for people to pay for a membership.
So when I get another email from Ryan asking for me to support some new project I get pretty annoyed. I feel like we're paying to support a hobby and getting little in return. I'd rather pay Richard Nisely directly to keep up his excellent work on insulation and waterproofing and many other members of the MYOG community that aren't paid by the site but contribute a wealth of scientific and technical information.
I pretty much ignore BPL these days, aside from using the gear deals forum to see what's on sale. Waste of potential.Jan 16, 2013 at 2:00 pm #1944419
Konrad .BPL Member
Craig, you're right in that a lot of this frustration is just principle based…I don't think a separate ask the experts forum would have anything more to offer than what we already have here. But I do think the rolling reviews (even on well reviewed products like a trail star or porter) had a lot of potential if they were followed through on. I was hoping the rolling reviews would really put the gear through the ringer, giving us long term durability testing and comfort testing that other posters cannot do because of time or money constraints. I've read a lot of reports based on people who have taking out their packs/shelters for weekends, or maybe a couple weeks here and there, but what happens after 6 months of continuous usage? We've seen stretched seams on the HMG after medium use…will the sides blow out after continuos use? etc. You're right in that we can easily find initial impressions of gear just about anywhere…I was just hoping for more with the rolling reviews.Jan 16, 2013 at 2:44 pm #1944434
Eugene SmithBPL Member
@eugeneiusLocale: Nuevo Mexico
A few years back when I was going through the growing pains of navigating lightweight gear and techniques, the Members only gear reviews were a tremendous resource. It was the access to past and current reviews that prompted my first annual membership. BPL did a great job of "rolling" out quality gear reviews that informed decisions I made early on.
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Mary DBPL Member
@hikinggrannyLocale: Gateway to Columbia River Gorge
The same question could be asked about a number of other features, even this week's articles! I'm still waiting for the inclement weather testing of shelters, too, that was promised a year ago.Jan 16, 2013 at 5:16 pm #1944498
Ryan SmithBPL Member
@violentgreenLocale: Southeast
I'm afraid the inclement weather review is a goner Mary. There were lots of folks who really wanted to see that review(me for sure) & who probably renewed solely based on that one article. Seems like once a year or so there is a "teaser" of awesome things to come in the future, then they never happen. If I was going to string a bunch of folks along in order to take their money with minimal effort that's probably how I would do it.
RyanJan 16, 2013 at 5:17 pm #1944499
Roger CaffinModerator
@rcaffinLocale: Wollemi & Kosciusko NPs, Europe
Hi all
Thorough testing is in order at BPL. This takes time, especially when the testers have Real Life as well.
My understanding is that some of the ones mentioned are either due or very close.
NEX7 – testing done, and hopefully the review will be seen sometime in February.
TrailStar – mostly complete, still in field test for snow loading, but that should be completed within 2 weeks, weather gods permitting.
HMG Pack – mostly done bar a section on waterproofness for packrafting, hopefully expected late January.
Plans, plans, not absolute promises…
CheersJan 16, 2013 at 8:57 pm #1944561
Brett PeughBPL Member
@bpeughLocale: Midwest
Nothing against Roger but I care nothing for those three items. Personally I would like to see more about technique and doing more with less. I think part of BPL needs to step back from the bleeding edge precipice and go hey "Why can't we have durable items that still last a respectable amount of time"Jan 16, 2013 at 9:24 pm #1944568
Roger CaffinModerator
@rcaffinLocale: Wollemi & Kosciusko NPs, Europe
> Why can't we have durable items that still last a respectable amount of time
Very good thought.
My old down sleeping bag is now about 35 years old.
My MYOG summer silnylon tent (the blue one) must be about 7 years old – very hard working years too.
My old Macpac Cascade pack was going strong afetr 20+ years when I sold it. Trouble was, it weighed about 6 or 7 pounds. I could not afford the weight any more.
So some UL gear does last, but some of our gear gets replaced becasue it is just so heavy.
CheersJan 17, 2013 at 5:15 am #1944619
Chris WBPL Member
@simplespiritLocale: .
The rolling reviews were something I wanted to do. Had I realized what little control I would really have prior to taking the gear editor position, I wouldn't have made any suggestions other than to keep the status quot. That turned out to be hard enough as-is. Hopefully whomever takes the open position has better luck with it than I did. Regardless of the circumstances behind it, this was a FAILure for the community, and I accept some blame for that. Anyone who wants to discuss it further can PM me.Jan 18, 2013 at 5:15 am #1944939
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AMT: Maybe Not Fraud, But Bad REIT, Says Muddy Waters; Macquarie Defends
Shares of American Tower (AMT) are down 91 cents, or 1.3%, at $73.80, and fell as low as $71.50, after Muddy Waters's Carson Block this morning issued a negative note, saying the company is destroying value by buying assets in a "binge," while the cellular tower business is poised to be up-ended by WiFi networking on tablets and smartphones.
Block, who argues the shares could fall to $44.57, writes that investors "seeking to own a REIT [real-estate investment trust] that is going to rapidly grow its AFFO and dividend for as far as the eye can see should not own AMT," because while they may think the company has "plenty of headroom to grow its dividend," in fact "the reality is disappointing."
The thrust of the report is that American Tower's operations overseas, where it has bought up tower sites, don't provide for tax-free return of cash to shareholders, making much of the company's operation inconsistent with its status as a REIT.
For one thing, he thinks that the cellular business, composed of long-range transmission from cell tower to mobile device, is going to change dramatically as "small cells" of WiFi take over:
The best days of the tower business are now behind it. Unlike traditional real estate, this model is susceptible to disruptive technologies. These technologies are not theoretical – in fact, the single largest replacement for the cellular tower is a technology we have all used for years: Wi-Fi. Mark our words, in five years you will be downloading data to your PDA or tablet in far greater quantities than today; however, the antennae to which you are connecting will seldom be on a cellular tower. Although tower operators once drove efficiency, they have now become rent-seekers. Carriers cannot afford this model, and towers will soon be the most expensive option of last resort.
The company has foolishly invested, he argues:
AMT could have conserved its cash and prepared for a slow growth future with compressing margins. But that is not what it chose to do. It has embarked on an asset binge, seemingly scouring the globe for the most challenging operating environments possible. By borrowing money in US dollars and investing in high yielding countries, it is not running a business so much as a hedge fund with substantial execution risks. Despite making highly illiquid investments, our models show that its investments usually underperform local government bonds. Germany is an exception – it outperforms German government bonds by 200 bps – 4% versus 2%. AMT pulls the wool over investors' eyes by operating a de facto lending business overseas, often entering into transactions where it will overpay for towers in exchange for carriers overpaying rent. AMT books the principal repayments as rental revenue. This lending artificially boosts EBITDA margins, making the business look more profitable than it really is. It also ensures that the promised growth will never come – at least not organically. The REIT-focused investors also do not appreciate how expensive it is to repatriate money from many of these countries, thereby making AMT's international cash flow largely inaccessible.
American Tower's activities overseas come in for particular scrutiny:
There is a potentially unseemly underbelly to AMT's overseas activities. As we show in this report, there is approximately US$250 million missing from a transaction in which AMT bought towers in Brazil. There are therefore material misstatements in AMT's financials. (We are providing our research on this matter to the SEC.) We also note indications that there could have been similar problems with transactions years earlier. Regardless of what the explanations for these issues ultimately turn out to be, there certainly are reasons to question the ethics of senior management. At the least, we note that chairman and CEO James Taiclet is an avid seller of AMT's shares, disposing of approximately 90% of the stock he receives from option exercises. He appears to be leaving investors holding the bag.
Block was on Bloomberg Television a short while ago to explain the report to hosts Eric Schatzker and Sara Eisen.
He emphasized a number of the points spelled out in the piece, including "The way this business is working overseas, it's just not working as well as it's been working in the U.S."
Block, the hosts pointed out, doesn't definitely accuse American Tower of fraud, instead stating, "we have identified a significant material misstatement in the Company's accounts that could amount to fraud."
In that transaction, Block accuses the company reported having paid over $500 million for a tower in Brazil worth only about $300 million, according to an appraisal that Block contracted for, implying $250 million went missing.
Asked whether that transaction was fraud, Block responded that it would depend whether the company knew that it was paying for something that wasn't worth the asking price. If it didn't know, then perhaps it didn't amount to fraud.
When Eisen asked Block whether he called the company to confront them before publishing, he responded, "We have had perspective from the company on a number of these issues on a number of occasions."
Eisen, noting that volume of July Put contracts for AMT surged in days before the report came out, asked if Block had been speculating. He responded "We did not own a single July put before this report was published," while at the same time, he admitted he had been "positioned" for the impact of the report before publishing.
When Schatzker asked Block about rumors that slipped out about the note before it was published, he said he didn't know how that happened but that his phone has been tapped in past, his Gmail account hacked, and other intrusions into his work.
There's been chatter on the Street today at several shops that are bullish on the name, although there haven't yet been many formal reports.
One note defending the stock is from Kevin Smithen of Macquarie Equities Research, who has an Outperform rating on the stock and a $94 price target.
Without acknowledging Block's report directly, Smithen defends American's status as a REIT:
Market speculation that American Tower (AMT) could lose its REIT status has sent the stock down ahead of the open this morning following large Put option volumes yesterday. We have also heard speculation of an equity deal to fund a large US tower acquisition. We believe these stories are without merit and would take advantage of the weakness to build long positions in this high-class name. To the best of our knowledge, AMT has not run afoul of any REIT rules (most notably with respect to income and distributions). Barring such an event, we know of no way for AMT to lose its REIT status (they have been a REIT for the last 18+ months). Even if Congress and/or the IRS were to limit the use of REIT structure to traditional real estate companies, there is no practical way to make such rulings retroactive (meaning that those companies that have already converted to a REIT would remain so; new legislation would only impact future conversions and those currently seeking private letter rulings from the IRS). Importantly, tower companies have had a long history with the REIT structure going back to the 1990s (and even before in the private market).
Update: Smithen's note, I should point out, was published before he saw Block's report, and he is not actually addressing the various points that Block raises.


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We went on a 7 day Holland America cruise and everything was wonderful!
Beautiful state! Met lots of neat people and great quilt shops!
Welcome to the Quilting Board!
We went on a 7 day Holland America cruise and everything was wonderful!
Beautiful state! Met lots of neat people and great quilt shops!
been up there 5 times. go you won't be sorry. plenty of quilt shops.
Where to start? I have been there 17 times and still haven't had enough of the beautiful scenery and wildlife! I have flown there, and we have driven up the highway. Depending on what you like, there is something for everyone! It is definitely THE place for those who love nature. If you will be traveling on your own, be sure to buy a copy of THE MILEPOST at any major book store or online. It will tell you about every place in Alaska and on the way to Alaska; great maps if you are driving also. The longer you can stay, the more you will see, and I guarantee you will leave wanting to return-again and again!
Go, agree no one can tell you about it, it's so vast. And bring a sign to post about where you hail from.
If you want to travel by RV - fly into Anchorage and go to ABC rentals - at the airport. If you reserve by December of one year and go the following summer you can save half the cost. They have a website you can check out. I loved fishing - had a blast fishing for salmon in the Kenai river. Lots of great quilt shops. I came home the last time thinking that Alaska is where the earth is still being made - so raw and undeveloped and beautiful. I also recall thinking we could never move to Alaska because we aren't nice enought - everyone we met was helpful, friendly and welcoming.
We are here to learn how to live in heaven - I'm still learning.
My daughter and her family lives in Alaska, It's beautiful I would move there in a minute.
Never look down on anyone, unless you are helping them up.
I live in Kenai, Alaska. I have also lived in Juneau and Anchorage. Really enjoy the summers--not so much the winters-always fear of falling.
Living in Alaska we have been on the marine highway system many times. Our move to Alaska was on a large ferry--we call them Blue Canoes. There are private rooms and an entire level for vehicles. The food is good--cafeteria style and much jostling for the front row seats. There are plenty of quilt/fabric shops throughout the state. Any time of the year bring jackets or sweaters. One thing to remember--every road deadends except those going in and out of Canada. So, you will doing lots of backtracking.
The fireweed has gone to seed and most trees have lost their leaves. We have plenty of moose who eat everything--lots of wire fences around the trees and shrubs everywhere. A beautiful state but it is always nice to visit the "Lower 48" which I call the real world. Shipping and postage are expensive and many places still regard us as another country or won't ship to us or Hawaii--only the Continental states. Other than that--we can get most everything here that we need.
Dodie mentions driving the Alcan highway. My husband and I drove the Alcan from Anchorage down to Houston, Texas in 1955. What a trip! All gravel roads then and, following the Milepost guide (still published, I think) we stopped every other night where we could find a cabin to sleep in--not many around then! We had to stop for over an hour one time to wait for an elk herd to cross the road. Alaska was still a territory then, not yet a state. We lived in Anchorage for three years out on Cook Inlet. The area where our little house was ended up out to sea in the big earthquake in the 1960s. How I loved that place! We camped often on the Kenai pennisula. Truly God's country. I know it has changed a lot in the almost 60 years since we were there, but it must still be beautiful country. Go!


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Ruud co-authors bill to promote tourism
State Sen. Carrie Ruud, R-Breezy Point, has co-authored a bill to dedicate existing motor vehicle rental tax money to Explore Minnesota Tourism.
The car rental tax was put into place in 1992 when Minneapolis hosted the Super Bowl. Currently motor vehicle rental tax money is deposited into the general fund; this proposal would return it to its original purpose of promoting tourism.
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DearJon: Fukushima Fallout Concerns on the Central Coast
Watchdog says do the science first before rush to judgment
I continue to follow up on the potential for fallout from Fukushima, Japan, two years after the massive earthquake and tsunami that caused a meltdown of three reactors there. This is a two-part Dear Jon, so let's get to question for part one. Scott messaged me on Facebook and asked, "Why is there no information readily available on the real-time radiation levels and/or impacts to the West Coast? The government reports on everything, why not this imperceptible danger?"
The government agency to warn us about radiation in the air, land and water is the Environmental Protection Agency. It has what it calls 'RADNET' monitors around the country and acceptable radiation standards in place.
Dan Hirsch, a University of California Santa Cruz lecturer and radiation watchdog for more than 40 years, tells me that science has now shown the dangers from radiation are actually greater than once thought and now the EPA wants to lower its acceptable standards for what's safe. He finds that troubling.
That being said, last week we showed you a video of a guy on the beach in Half Moon Bay getting high radiation levels at that location. The video went viral and bloggers speculated this could be from Fukushima and really ratcheted up the fear for many on the central coast.
After further study of sand on the beach in Half Moon Bay, researchers have found thorium and radium which could be naturally forming sources of radiation there.
Hirsch says that if the radiation were from Fukushima, researchers would have found Cesium 137, a dangerous and long-lasting substance from radiation fallout. The half life of Cesium 137 is 30 years, so researchers would continue to see readings in 2041 and 30 years beyond that.
Cesium 137 was not found, so researchers say there's no link to Fukushima. That's what science does for you, according to Hirsch: test for substances and reveals the truth.
Hirsch believes bloggers and fear mongers and the media need to 'keep their shirt on!" when it comes to Fukushima fallout. Don't rush to judgment, do the science first. Online blogs and articles and even other outspoken individuals are spewing venom about Fukushima as of late. Hirsch says most of that is way over the top and inflammatory.
I asked about the starfish disease and the dead sea life off our coast. Hirsch says it's possible fallout could be involved but unless you do the science and find Fukushima radioactive elements, don't make conclusions.
Hirsch maintains cancer risks from Fukushima are minimal to West Coast residents, perhaps one case of radiation cancer in one hundred thousand people.
In my next Dear Jon report and part two of this series, I'll share with you what happened to the EPA RADNET air monitors on the central coast during the height of the Fukushima disaster in March/April 2011. This is disturbing to say the least and you will shake your head about the very agency created to protect us from these types of emergencies.


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Pet rent could become pet peeve for C.O. renters
Extra monthly pet charges could hit High Desert
BEND, Ore. - Caitlyn Swarm and her family moved to Bend two weeks ago with their 3 year old pug, Reese.
"We were so excited to move here, we love Bend.This is where we've always wanted to raise our family," Swarm said.
But the process of finding a place to rent wasn't smooth sailing.
"Between 60 and 70 percent of the places we found said 'no pets,' and we were so confused by it. Because Bend is such a dog-friendly town, and we really struggled finding a place," she said.
The Swarms eventually found a place to live. But now the possibility of a new financial obstacle has many pet owners cringing -- pet rent.
"I don't think it would go over really well here, because it's such a pet-friendly town. But we do have owners trying to do that, all of a sudden -- and tenants will not like it," said Jennifer Moore, Owner of Superior Property Management in Bend.
In bigger cities like Portland, many landlords charge a monthly pet rent, on top of regular rent and a deposit. The prices vary on the size or type of pet.
The landlord is not dogging you by charging extra. Charging extra rent for extra rights like having a pet is legal, but is it reasonable in an area like Central Oregon?
"In big cities it works -- I just don't think it would go over here in Bend," Moore said.
Too late for some tenants. Some property management companies say they've seen landlords adopting the pet rent mentality.
"I've seen it from some of the larger apartment complexes in Bend. It isn't very common here -- it may trickle down from the larger areas," said Tiffany Lahey with Deschutes Property Management.
And if it does trickle down, the extra charge could create a negative ripple effect.
In some situations, people will end up surrendering their animals because they can't find an affordable place or the landlord won't allow pets.
"There are a lot of pet friendly rentals in Bend, but sometimes with the extra deposits and things they just simply can't afford to take their pet with them," said Karen Burns with the Humane Society of Central Oregon.
If more properties start charging pet rent, the Humane Society of Central Oregon says they could see more surrendered animals and fewer adoptions.
"I think it's going to affect the amount of people that can adopt because of finances," Burns said.
When money is already tight, Swarm says she'll just have to keep pinching pennies.
"The cost of living is cheaper here, so that could definitely throw a curve ball in there if we not only have to pay the deposit but will be charged a monthly fee that we didn't have to pay initially when we moved in," Swarm said.
Her words of advice?
"If someone's pet does cause a lot of damage, then you pay that fee. But until that happens, we should just be treated like anyone else without a pet," swarm said.
Property managers say it's always best to talk to the landlord or the property management company about pets before looking at a house or apartment so you are fully aware of the fees associated with your animals.


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In between bouts of rolling around on the floor laughing, this movie gave me startling flashbacks of my hours spent meticulously painting little leaden miniatures of elf warriors and frost dragons, carefully drawing out dungeon maps on sheets of graph paper (1 square = 10'), and getting together with my friends to 'roll our dice and move our mice' through the Vault of the Drow (Someone give him a wedgie. Please. Quickly. - Ed.)
When I became a man, I put away my childish things. Well, not really. But I did exchange my bag of dice and THACO charts for a computer screen. I began with Wizardry, Might and Magic, and The Bard's Tale and moved all the way to Ultima Online, Diablo, Baldur's Gate and now... Icewind Dale.
The Spine of the World, the vast mountain range bordering the far north of the Forgotten Realms, is a harsh place in the best of times. War-like barbarian tribes resist the control of the southern cities. Ice trolls, frost giants, yetis, and worse prey on the unwary. But the fierce, sudden storms and the long dark winters are the most deadly enemies of all. To make matters worse, these are not the best of times.
The weather has suddenly become even worse than the normal freezing cold. Strange new monsters have appeared. People and caravans are disappearing on a daily basis. And you are stuck here with your little band of untested, intrepid adventurers. Things are going to get much worse before they get better.
Icewind Dale is the latest from Black Isle, the makers of Baldur's Gate. Like Planescape: Torment, it uses the revolutionary Baldur's Gate engine to bring the complex rules of AD&D to the computer and make them transparent. Armor Class, Hit Points, Mages, Clerics, Thieves, +1 Daggers, Elves, Dwarves and everything else is here just like it used to be, minus your geeky friends and a bag of Cheetos. The more I think about it, the more impressive that really is.
The gameplay is essentially the same as in Baldur's Gate. Combat is set in real-time, though you can pause the action at any point to issue specific commands. So in reality, the game is turn-based. This is a terrific system and I'm glad to see they kept it intact.
However, the same Baldur's Gate engine means those same old graphics, too. The characters are fairly chunky looking sprites and don't show much variation other than color. However, the graphics do get better. The monsters are more detailed and better animated than your heroes, and the pre-drawn backgrounds are very good.
While only average on the eyes, Icewind Dale is an absolute treat for the ears. The music is great, perfect for the setting. But it's the environmental noise that truly stands out; the wind on the snow, the clash of metal, the battlecry of a troll, the chant of a spell - it's nearly flawless. It's also all done in 3D audio, for those of you with surround sound.
And if you're lucky enough to still be in touch with some of your geeky friends, the Internet Multiplayer is pretty easy to use. It works in exactly the same fashion as Baldur's Gate. You need to appoint a group leader, and each player can control as many characters as they want (up to the total party maximum of six). The real trick here is trying to get your group all together at the same time for several hours at a time. Especially since you can no longer offer them complimentary Mountain Dew.
The biggest difference between Baldur's Gate and Icewind Dale is that while Baldur's Gate tried to mimic an open world with unclear goals and non-linear gameplay, Icewind Dale is a more traditional dungeon crawl. With clear goals and a linear story progression, you'll never stray too far off track. Although you will want to keep an eye peeled for the side quests to gain that much needed extra experience (and maybe a magic item or two).
In fact, Icewind Dale is so straightforward that anyone who has ever played an RPG should be able to pick this one up and start hacking and slashing almost immediately (gotta create some characters first). The interface is laughably easy to use and streamlines the complex AD&D rules in a way I would have never guessed possible.
Simply put, this is classic D&D gaming. It doesn't try to do anything new or revolutionary, and as a result, is remarkably fun and easy to play. If you've been moping around ever since you sold your Monster Manual for fifty cents at a garage sale, go pick up a copy of Icewind Dale, sharpen your sword, prepare your magical reagents and do not forget to cast Mordenkein's (SP?) Faithful Watchdog.


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I have 11 thus far, 2 thanks to my amazing guildy and fellow Avengers healer Halladir who has had amazing luck getting doubles lol.
I'm still stalking Leafmender, Garnia, Bufo, and the Spirit of Jadefire. I have YET to see a crystal to make the Happy Sprites angry at me, although I've always ran up and found someone killing them.
I made it a point to grind the elementals to get their drops and luckily got the Ominous Flame to drop after about an hour, but the Jademist Dancers took about 5 hours for them to let go.... *sigh*
And yeah.... I haven't even attempted the Tourney.. kinda scared LOL.. between learning new raid strats and trying to farm new babies and level my new ones, I just haven't put the thought in to try it. I imagine after all the hub-bub dies down and more strats are out I'll poke my feet in the water and see how it is.
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I've always harbored a romanticized vision of the "other side," a place with no highways, a slower pace of life, and work rooted in the natural world.
I got a taste of that life through the World Wide Opportunities on Organic Farms organization, a network that connects volunteers interested in learning and working on organic farms with hosts. I stumbled upon Aiki Farms in Ledyard, looking for an alternative to a culture of success and happiness based on wealth and entertainment.
Through WWOOF, I met Bob Burns, owner, farmer and sensei at Aiki Farms, an organic farm and martial arts dojo.
Photos: Living Green -- Off-Grid at Aiki Farms in Ledyard
"A person who comes and stays on my farm has to participate in the entire program: Zazen, Aikido, Iaido and farming," said Burns.
My room was in the dojo; I slept on a futon cushion on the floor and loved it.
Jason Jorge, a 31-year-old world traveler fresh from hiking in Nepal and India and a bike trip from Miami to Washington, D.C., was my bunkmate. He had been studying Aikido at the farm for four months.
"To be a backpacker, sometimes you need to drop everything in life," he said.
That was exactly part of why I had come to the farm.
A day at the farm started at 5 a.m. with Zazen mediation and Aikido training. Zazen meditation involves Buddhist philosophies and clearing the mind through silent meditation and focused breathing; this was followed by Aikido and Iaido. Aikido, said Burns, is a martial art that teaches one to "defend with harmony." Iaido is another Japanese martial art based on sword use. He teaches a number of students, from children to adults, with some becoming resident students.
"There is no offense. It is all purely responding to the attacker," said Kevin Turco. He is 24 and working his way through school as a bartender and has been studying Aikido at Aiki Farms for several months. He said he was drawn to Aikido because of the philosophy of neutralizing an attacker's aggression while causing as little harm as possible.
"When you're farming, you're cultivating life, and this helps develop spiritual calm," he said.
Burns describes his 5-acre farm as a type of low-intensive farm. The work is not backbreaking but mild and constant. At 73, he does nearly everything himself: planting, watering and harvesting a variety of certified organic crops including wheat grass, buckwheat, cabbage, zucchini, squash, tomatoes, pea shoots, sprouts and beans.
"People think you just put the seeds in the ground. There's a lot more that goes into it, it's difficult," said Burns. "You have to survive politically as well."
Not required but also taught are community and political activism.
We took a number of trips to town to speak with town and school officials about the farmers market (Burns is the market master), and rallying political support for the labeling of genetically modified foods.
My stay at Aiki Farms was brief, but I found what I was looking for -- an example of a person living differently from the status quo. I found a person committed to community, and directly controlling the quality of his life through martial arts, farming and the spirituality shared between them.
"The people who come to this farm are sensitive to a path to attain clarity and integrity in life," said Burns. "We are farmers, we are in touch with God and nature."
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JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. - Students weighed in Tuesday night on making a big change at ETSU. The Student Government Association discussed legislation to possibly support a return to football on campus.
At 4 p.m. Tuesday afternoon, 29 student senators met inside the Culp Center on the campus of East Tennessee State university to hear a second reading of a resolution that supports a football team in ETSU athletics. Their vote represents the voice of the student body to university officials, and we learned that voice has two different tones.
It's the big question on campus -- is it time to dust off the shoulder pads and bring football back to life here at ETSU?
If you ask sophomore Lisa Edwards, that question is answered with a quick 'yes.' "I think it would be awesome, because I'm a big football fan and I feel like it's something that's kind of missing here," she said.
But bringing back Buccaneer football also means a hit to the wallet, one that will fall on the backs of students. The Student Government Association's resolution for football support includes a fee of $125 per student each semester to support the team.
For some ETSU students like Kaitlyn Anthony, it's a fair cost that would be worth added school spirit and experience. "Football was a big thing for me because I was wanting to go to UT or MTSU," Anthony said. "I was wanting to go to the games and it's just something that you do as a student [at ETSU]."
But not all students feel that way. Barry Dove, Jr. tells us with tuition already rising each year, a football team isn't something he's ready to shell out more money for. "UT's still going to be the football team of choice in Tennessee regardless," he said. "Where are you guys going to get players and where are they going to stay? It's already hard enough to find parking and stuff like that."
The student voice is just that -- a voice of opinion. Whatever comes out of SGA is not the final say.
Associate vice present of stud affairs Sally Lee explains: "A resolution of this nature would go to the president and then the president would decide what he's going to do with it," she said. "A fee has to be approved at the Tennessee Board of Regents."
Also included in the SGA's resolution of support is the idea that football is critical part of athletics, and many conferences require a team for membership.
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(Aug. 11, 2009)--Part of Walter Brenan Avenue and adjacent sidewalks on the UTSA Main Campus will be closed 6 a.m.-3 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 19 because of maintenance work at the Recreation Center.
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The area affected by closure is the street and sidewalks from the northwest corner of the Physical Plant Building (which houses the police department) to George Brackenridge Avenue, the east-west street that runs south of the Recreation Center and Convocation Center. Detour signs will be posted throughout the area to help direct vehicular and pedestrian traffic.
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"Weather has nothing to do with anything at all," says reveler Heidi Bowers. "It's a party no matter what!"
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I have one of my Dad's tanks that we used to melt up over 11 tons of beeswax in 2012. Used that same tank the last two months to heat 18 tons of syrup for spraying into frames for 2013 new hives. Just finished processing 2 1/2 tons of honey today to ship out next week. Start melting wax again next week.
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