text: Say,I just thought I'd post this. As I find myself to get along very well with Skaters at my Rink. In my own words,I have found myself to be even very compatable (sorry if I spelled that wrong) with (and trusting) the Freestylers at y Rink. Enough to let them even help me tighten my laces correctly. As well as even give me a few tips. I have even begun to trust the other Public Skaters. We all (Freestylers and Public Skaters) have become really close. We really DO all get along!!! What about all of you?


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I live in Alabama and have a few more beetles than I want in my hive. I have solid bottom boards on now but was thinking of doing the Freeman style bottom board with the oil tray and do powder sugar to knock them down. Since I am in my 1st year doing this is there any problems I could encounter? Its is in the low 80's and 50's at night here now. Do you have to overwinter bees with solid bottoms here in the south?
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Azacitidine (Vidaza®)
Pronounced: ay-za-SYE-ti-deen
Classification: DNA Demethylating Agent
About Azacitidine (Vidaza®)
Azacitidine kills abnormal cells in the bone marrow by inhibiting a process called DNA methylation, which is essential for cell reproduction. Because the abnormal cells cannot divide and grow, they die.
How to Take Azacitidine
Azacitidine is given by subcutaneous (under the skin) injections or intravenously (IV, by vein) typically for seven days. This cycle is repeated every four weeks.
Possible Side Effects
There are a number of things you can do to manage the side effects of azacitidine. Talk to your doctor or nurse about these recommendations. They can help you decide what will work best for you. These are some of the most common side effects:
Low White Blood Cell Count (Leukopenia or Neutropenia)
White blood cells (WBC) are important for fighting infection. While receiving treatment, your WBC count can drop, putting you at a higher risk of getting an infection. You should let your doctor or nurse know right away if you have a fever (temperature greater than 100.4), sore throat or cold, shortness of breath, cough, burning with urination, or a sore that doesn't heal.
Tips to preventing infection:
- Washing hands, both yours and your visitors, is the best way to prevent the spread of infection.
- Avoid large crowds and people who are sick (i.e.: those who have a cold, fever or cough or live with someone with these symptoms).
- When working in your yard, wear protective clothing including long pants and gloves.
- Do not handle pet waste.
- Keep all cuts or scratches clean.
- Shower or bath daily and perform frequent mouth care.
- Do not cut cuticles or ingrown nails. You may wear nail polish, but not fake nails.
- Ask your doctor or nurse before scheduling dental appointments or procedures.
- Ask your doctor or nurse before you, or someone you live with, has any vaccinations.
Low Red Blood Cell Count (Anemia)
Your red blood cells are responsible for carrying oxygen to the tissues in your body. When the red cell count is low, you may feel tired or weak. You should let your doctor or nurse know if you experience any shortness of breath, difficulty breathing or pain in your chest. If the count gets too low, you may receive a blood transfusion.
Low Platelet Count (Thrombocytopenia)
Platelets help your blood clot, so when the count is low you are at a higher risk of bleeding. Let your doctor or nurse know if you have any excess bruising or bleeding, including nose bleeds, bleeding gums or blood in your urine or stool. If the platelet count becomes too low, you may receive a transfusion of platelets.
- Do not use a razor (an electric razor is fine).
- Avoid contact sports and activities that can result in injury or bleeding.
- Do not take aspirin (salicylic acid), non-steroidal, anti-inflammatory medications (NSAIDs) such as Motrin®, Aleve®, Advil®, etc. as these can all increase the risk of bleeding. Unless your healthcare team tells you otherwise, you may take acetaminophen (Tylenol).
- Do not floss or use toothpicks and use a soft-bristle toothbrush to brush your teeth.
Fatigue is very common during cancer treatment and is an overwhelming feeling of exhaustion that is not usually relieved by rest. While on cancer treatment, and for a period after, you may need to adjust your schedule to manage fatigue. Plan times to rest during the day and conserve energy for more important activities. Exercise can help combat fatigue; a simple daily walk with a friend can help. Talk to your healthcare team for helpful tips on dealing with this side effect.
Nausea and/or Vomiting
Talk to your doctor or nurse so they can prescribe medications to help you manage nausea and vomiting. In addition, dietary changes may help. Avoid things that may worsen the symptoms, such as heavy or greasy/fatty, spicy or acidic foods (lemons, tomatoes, oranges). Try antacids, (e.g. milk of magnesia, calcium tablets such as Tums), saltines, or ginger ale to lessen symptoms.
Call your doctor or nurse if you are unable to keep fluids down for more than 12 hours or if you feel lightheaded or dizzy at any time.
Your oncology team can recommend medications to relieve diarrhea. Also, try eating low-fiber, bland foods, such as white rice and boiled or baked chicken. Avoid raw fruits, vegetables, whole grain breads, cereals and seeds. Soluble fiber is found in some foods and absorbs fluid, which can help relieve diarrhea. Foods high in soluble fiber include: applesauce, bananas (ripe), canned fruit, orange sections, boiled potatoes, white rice, products made with white flour, oatmeal, cream of rice, cream of wheat, and farina. Drink 8-10 glasses on non-alcoholic, un-caffeinated fluid a day to prevent dehydration.
There are several things you can do to prevent or relieve constipation. Include fiber in your diet (fruits and vegetables), drink 8-10 glasses of non-alcoholic fluids a day, and keep active. A stool softener once or twice a day may prevent constipation. If you do not have a bowel movement for 2-3 days, you should contact your healthcare team for suggestions to relieve the constipation.
Other Side Effects
The medication can cause redness or bruising at the injection/infusion site and fever. Contact your healthcare team for help in managing these symptoms if they are bothersome. If you have a fever of greater than 100.4 report it to your medical team immediately.
Reproductive Concerns
Exposure of an unborn child to this medication could cause birth defects, so you should not become pregnant or father a child while on this medication. Effective birth control is necessary during treatment. Even if your menstrual cycle stops or you believe you are not producing sperm, you could still be fertile and conceive. Female partners of male patients receiving azacitidine should not become pregnant. You should consult with your healthcare team before breastfeeding while receiving this medication.


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'66 Miners' 'Glory Road' film gets raunchy parody treatment in 'Movie 43'
EL PASO,Texas - Imitation isn't always the sincerest form of flattery.
A segment in "Movie 43," which opened this week, shows a team made up of African Americans lamenting playing an all-white team.
The sketch, called "Victory's Glory," appears to be a parody of the 2006 Disney film "Glory Road" which told the story of the 1966 Texas Western College Miners team that made history when their all African American starting lineup defeated Kentucky's all white starting lineup. The all-African American team in "Movie 43" wears orange jerseys, just like Texas Western did.
The win by Texas Western, now UTEP, paved the way for more African Americans to be recruited to play basketball and get an education at colleges in the South.
The similarities between "Glory Road" and the "Movie 43" sketch were not lost on '66 team member Togo Railey. He couldn't even finish the five minute sketch that's been posted online, calling it filth. (Editor's Note: Warning, the sketch has strong vulgar language. It can be seen here.)
"What a bunch of garbage," Railey said of the sketch.
The sketch features a rousing pep talk by Terrence Howard that includes cursing and talk of the extreme size of his players' genitalia. "Movie 43" is made up of several different sketches as three people search for the most banned film on the Internet.
"I don't know what 'Movie 43' is but I'm proud of it," Howard said just before at the start of a clip posted on the website Directors Live.
Railey doesn't consider himself a movie person by any stretch but it's clear to him that the sketch was a takeoff on "Glory Road."
"White boys (from the other team) come into the locker room," Railey said of the "Movie 43" sketch. "Evidently that's supposed to be me with the horn-rimmed glasses. It's just ridiculous. I don't think Disney would buy this one and put it on. Everything about it probably tries to be a rendition of what we went through."
The Texas Western players and their coach, the late Don Haskins, were under contract with Warner Bros. for 20 years to have a film made about the team, Railey said.
"We were on contract for with Warner Bros. for 20 years. They wanted to do a movie 20-30 years ago," Railey said. "Haskins fortunately had the forethought to make sure he could approve the script. . In those days, movies in the '70s and early '80s were all 'Superfly' and sex and violence and drugs and if you didn't tell it that way, you weren't going to make money. And he just would not approve it because that's not the image he wanted of his team or the university. It took them 20 years to get away from their 20 year contract. Finally, thank the Lord, somebody came up with the idea to do 'Glory Road' and I think most of that has to do with a Kentucky player. Pat Riley was the one who got Jerry Bruckheimer to do it. They were good friends."
Even though "Glory Road" is closer to the real story than the "Movie 43" sketch, it is by no means 100 percent accurate, according to Railey.
"'Glory Road' was about 80 percent Hollywood," Railey said. "There was never any animosity between the white and black players on our team. And when we sat down and talked with screenwriter, he couldn't believe there wasn't any animosity because of the time it happened. We were always very competitive. All our animosity was toward our good coach (Haskins)."
Railey thinks the story of the '66 team is so compelling it will keep being told in cinema. In fact, there's already been a foreign version of it made.
"They did a movie in Japan about Don Haskins and this team," Railey said. "It was a TV program over there. It was funny seeing it in Japanese as opposed to English and the storyline was the same with Japanese players. It was funny to see that."
Although he couldn't remember the name of the Japanese film, Railey said it wasn't the first time their story has been copied and doesn't think it'll be the last either.
Watch "Glory Road" trailers here.


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Can you count to 300 million? The U.S. Census Bureau believes that's about how many people live in the United States today. But the Census Bureau will need everyone's help to make sure its estimate is correct. On Monday, the bureau began its $300 million effort to get people to fill out and send back their census forms. The forms are mailed every 10 years and are used to count the number of people living in the country.
On January 4, Census Director Robert Groves kicked off the nationwide campaign with an event in New York City. He unveiled a 46-foot trailer called "Mail It Back." In all, 13 similar vehicles will travel to about 800 events around the country, including state fairs, the Super Bowl in Miami, Florida, and the Chinese New Year Parade in San Francisco, California. "The whole purpose is to reach out to people at local events," Groves said.
The Census Bureau will mail out the 10-question forms in March to about 130 million addresses in the United States and Puerto Rico. The forms are expected to reach mailboxes between March 15 and 17. A stamped envelope is included so that people can easily mail the forms back to the Census Bureau. If people forget to mail back the forms, census takers will visit them at their homes starting in early May.
It's in the Constitution
The U.S. Constitution says that the census must be taken every 10 years. The first national count took place in 1790. At that time, there were only 13 states. The entire U.S. population was about 4 million. Today, there are 4 million people in the city of Los Angeles, California, alone.
The census plays an important part in how our country works. The numbers are used to figure out how many representatives each state gets in Congress. Congress also uses the count to figure out how to divide government money fairly. The money is used to pay for public schools, hospitals, bridges and other projects. "There's political power involved because of the Constitution," Groves said. "There's money involved as well."
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The 10-question form is one of the shortest in the history of the census. Residents will be asked the number of people living in each household as well as their age, race and whether they own their home or rent.
This time, the Census Bureau is paying special attention to communities that have been undercounted in the past. About 13 million forms in both English and Spanish will be sent to areas where many people speak Spanish. There are also forms in Chinese, Vietnamese, Korean and Russian.
"I don't think you can ever do enough," Groves said. "What we are doing, I think, is something to be proud of."


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The art of swordplay can be traced as far back as ancient Egypt. But fencing as an organized sport did not begin until the end of the 19th century. The sport's first Olympic appearance was at the 1896 Games in Athens, Greece. Only men were allowed to compete at first. Women's fencing entered the Olympics in 1924, in Paris, France. Few sports have been featured at every modern Olympic Summer Games. Fencing is one of them.
Rules of the Games
Competitors do battle following fixed movements and strict rules. Three types of swords are used in Olympic fencing contests: the foil, epée and sabre. The foil is a thin, light sword. It has a flexible blade and flattened tip. The epée is similar to the foil, but is heavier with a stiffer blade. Both are point weapons. That means a fencer can only get a hit by touching his or her opponent with the tip of the sword. The third sword, the sabre, is similar in weight to the foil. The difference is that competitors can use both the edge and the tip of the sabre's blade to make a hit.
Fencers compete in intense individual contests and in team events. Matches require speed, focus and on-point technique. In contests using the epée, both competitors can score at the same time. In foil and sabre events, only one fencer can score at a time. Individual fencing contests last for three rounds at three minutes each, or until a fencer has scored 15 hits. For team events, teams of three fencers compete against their opponents over a series of nine rounds until a team reaches 45 hits. On guard!
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I agree with the above post. You need to be specific as to your goals ie what type of cichlids. Are you going with low light plants? Or perhaps you'd like a wider variety of some more challenging plants? CO2 plans?
(Java fern tends to be less palatable than other plants, and is undemanding.)
Once you've decided the above, then decide on your level of lighting. Check out the sticky thread in the lighting forum on PAR. You'll note that 2 rows of T5HO lights might be fine on this size tank... but you may need to suspend them in order to avoid having too much light.
You should consider checking out Catalina's website. They can incorporate moon lighting and have a number of options available (ie for example, they can put 2 rows of lights in an extra wide fixture).
Suspended lighting should be a consideration, as it makes lowering your lighting level (or raising it) that much easier. Do a search on the forum for "conduit" for some starter ideas.
Hope that helps.
|The plants you are "allowed" to have will depend entirely on the cichlids you go with. Many cichlids will uproot and damage plants and some others will just destroy or eat them, so you need to have a good idea of the stock you want to go with. That being said, there are many cichlids that do wonderfully with plants. As for lights, I would start looking at T5ho light hoods. Check out the vendor section here for starters or Drsfostersmith, aqua cave, premium aquatics, etc.
Need lighting and hood advice...
I'm a brand new aquarium owner and I'm trying to set up my first aquarium which is a 125 gal model...measures 72 in long by 23 in high by 18 in front to back. Equipment wise what I have is the aquarium itself, stand, and two used filter/pump systems...a Fluval 404 and a Fluval 304 (hopefully they work). My plan is to set up a fresh water cichlid tank with whatever plants a cichlid tank will allow.
My next step is to purchase a hood/lighting system. And as I don't know a thing about what kind of equipment is out there, or what exactly I should be looking for, I'm writing in here to get some advice before I drop any $$.
What I know so far is that I'm looking for whatever light/hood system would be appropriate for a planted cichlid tank with a nice looking night moonlight option. Both Fluval systems move water into and out of the tank via a 1.5 inch hose. So whatever I settle on would need four openings to accommodate these hoses.
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Each of the three openings measures 21 1/2 x 16 in, and each recess measures 22 1/4 x 16 1/2.
Well, that's about all I know at this point. Can someone give me a brief overview of maybe lighting / hood systems in general, and then suggest a direction I should looking at?
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R. Alexander Acosta, United States Attorney for the Southern District of Florida, and Lester Fernandez, Special Agent in Charge, United States Department of Education, Office of Inspector General, Atlanta Region, announced today that Eric B. Donaldson, 45, was sentenced to fifteen (15) months' imprisonment today by the United States District Court Judge Kenneth A. Marra in West Palm Beach, Florida. Donaldson had previously pled guilty to education loan fraud, in violation of Title 20, United States Code, Section 1097. In addition to the term of imprisonment, Donaldson was also ordered to pay restitution of $393, 546.76, and to serve a term of three (3) years on supervised release following imprisonment
As set forth in the Information, and as Donaldson admitted when he pled guilty and at sentencing, Donaldson was the President and owner of Summit Institute, LLC, Summit Education, LLC, and Summit Advertising, LLC ("Summit") from approximately 2000 through 2004. Summit was a for-profit school offering post-secondary education primarily designed to prepare students for technical careers in the fields of insurance, travel, massage therapy and medicine. The school operated in West Palm Beach, Florida. Summit received funds on behalf of its students through the United States Department of Education Title IV loan and grant programs. Under the programs, in the event a student withdrew, dropped out, or otherwise failed to complete enrollment in a particular course for which a loan had been made, Summit was required to refund or credit that loan. Summit, at the direction of Donaldson, failed to make approximately $393,546.76 in refunds or credits on behalf of approximately 246 students. Donaldson admitted that he knowingly and willfully failed to refund these federal student loans and credit balances through Summit.
United States Attorney Acosta stated, "These loans were meant to benefit students who otherwise could not afford an education. By failing to return these funds, the defendant prevented these limited funds from being available for use by other qualified students."
"I am proud of the contribution of OIG Special Agents in holding Eric Donaldson accountable for his fraudulent activity," said John P. Higgins, Jr., Inspector General of the U.S. Department of Education. "The misappropriation of federal education dollars by Mr. Donaldson came at the expense of the students who attended the Summit Institute. That is unacceptable. My office will continue to aggressively pursue those who seek to defraud federal education programs at the expense of our nation's students."
Mr. Acosta commends the investigative efforts of the United States Department of Education, Office of the Inspector General. This case was being handled by Assistant United States Attorney Carolyn Bell.
A copy of this press release may be found on the website of the United States Attorney's Office for the Southern District of Florida at http://www.usdoj.gov/usao/fls. Related court documents and information may be found on the website of the District Court for the Southern District of Florida at http://www.flsd.uscourts.gov or on https://ecf.flsd.uscourts.gov/.
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text: So, about 9 o'clock Christmas night the power went out. Its still out. We are all electric but have a fireplace. At least we have water, since we are on city water instead of a well like last time it went out for several days during an ice storm. I ran out of firewood, so my son and I cut and split wood yesterday. He and my daughter-in-law and my grand daughter are staying with us since they have no heat at all. Cooking on the coleman stove and fireplace. Came into work today, hence being able to be on the computer now. The gas stations that have power are out of gas. Was able to get some of the last gas around. Now to the point of my story-We were woefully unprepared. I am now going to make it my number 1 priority to stock up on supplies for a winter senario. I've got food, guns, bullets, etc. Firewood, generator, fuel--severly lacking. It wont happen again!


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And the Eagles do? You need to rethink your position, Lady Blue...
And as for fat Andy, how many times has he said "The better team lost"?


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Teens who text and drive likely to engage in other risky behaviors
(Cleveland, OH) -- A new study finds teens who text while driving may also be more likely to engage in other risky behaviors behind the wheel. Researchers at the Centers for Disease Control surveyed more than 8,500 teens. Almost half of them reported texting while driving within the past 30 days. These students were also more likely to drink and drive, ride with a driver who had been drinking and fail to wear a seatbelt. The study can be found in the journal "Pediatrics."


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Celebrate Bagpipe Appreciation Day with these hits
For some reason, bagpipes never caught on in rock and roll like guitar or piano — but thankfully, it does have an annual holiday.
July 27 marks Bagpipe Appreciation Day and in order to properly celebrate the traditional Scottish instrument, here's a list of popular songs that showed the bagpipes can rock:
AC/DC - "It's a Long Way to the Top (If You Wanna Rock 'n' Roll)"
Arguably the most classic radio rock tune that features bagpipes, "It's a Long Way to the Top" opened AC/DC's second album "T.N.T." with a bang. It's safe to say there were a lot of Australian kids asking for bagpipes at Christmastime in 1975!
Dropkick Murphys - "I'm Shipping Up to Boston"
A recent classic, this single from the bagpipe-loving celtic rock group Dropkick Murphys turned a lot of heads when it was featured on the soundtrack of the 2005 Oscar-winning film "The Departed." This one definitely made bagpipes cool for a whole new generation of rock fans.
The Church - "Under the Milky Way"
Another Australian band turns to the bagpipes for inspiration. This 1988 track Was a Top 40 hit in the U.S.A., turning a lot of people onto the 'pipes. However, its memorable bagpipe solo was actually played with a guitar-effect device called an Electronic Bow, mimicking the sound of the iconic Scottish instrument.
John Farnham - "You're the Voice"
Okay, we get, Aussies love bagpipes maybe more than Scots. This very '80s jam from Australian singer John Farnham snuck a blaring bagpipe solo onto Adult Contemporary radio in 1986. It may not be the coolest song on the list but the bagpipes can't be denied.
Rod Stewart - "Rhythm of My Heart"
Iconic artist Rod Stewart caught bagpipe fever in 1991, with the release of this single. A favorite in Scotland, Stewart sang the tune at the opening ceremony of the 2014 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow on Wednesday.
The Sensational Alex Harvey - "Anthem"
"Anthem" might be the most epic song ever to feature bagpipes, and that's saying something. This nearly 8-minute tune from Scotland's own The Sensational Alex Harvey Band features an inspiring bagpipe section played by two members of the London Scottish Regimental band.
Steve Earle - "Copperhead Road"
It was only a matter of time before country music incorporated the 'pipes. Critically-acclaimed artist Steve Earle used a synthesizer effect that mimicked bagpipes to open this 1988 track, which was his only American Top 10 hit.
Wings - "Mull of Kintyre"
This track from Paul McCartney's band Wings was a massive hit in the United Kingdom when it dropped in 1977. Written about and named for a scenic spot in Scotland's countryside, the song's poetic style showcases the traditional use of bagpipes.
The White Stripes - "Prickly Thorn, but Sweetly Worn / St. Andrew (This Battle is in the Air)"
A two-for-one bagpipe special, these two tracks from alternative icons The White Stripes heavily feature the instrument overtop a thumping drum beat. They both appeared on the band's Grammy-winning 2008 album "Icky Thump."
Various - "Amazing Grace"
Does it get any better than this? The all-time greatest bagpipe song, nearly guaranteed to bring tears no matter who performs it.
What's your favorite bagpipe jam?
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It's 100 degrees today. It was 104 degrees yesterday. And something's going on with the AC in my apartment so it's about 86 degrees in my living room. In fact, it's so hot in my apartment Molly was freaking out trying to get out of her cage. So I picked her up and held her in front of my little fan. Normally she hates being held and will nibble on my hands until I put her down but as soon as I stood in front of that fan, she flattened out and laid perfectly still in my arms! So, yeah ... it's hot.
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WALKER — Cass County board approved the final 2013 levy Tuesday, setting it at the same annual dollar amount as the county has operated on since 2009 — $20,046,613.
This includes the $461,000 that is levied only against people owning property within the Longville Ambulance District, which support that emergency service.
The total county budget approved Tuesday calls for income in addition to the levy from state, federal and other grant sources to provide the county a total of $49,974,560 income in 2013, with expenditures expected to run $49,487,647.
The board set commissioner wages at $23,596 per year each, the same as their pay has been since 2010. In 2009 and 2008, the commissioner salaries were $24,326.
Commissioners also earn $75 per day for attending meetings the board approves, but are not paid a per diem for the first regular board meeting each month or for the board of auditors, board of equalization or canvassing board meetings.
Elected officials County Attorney Christopher Strandlie ($106,974), Sheriff Tom Burch ($89,585) and Recorder Katie Norby $66,664) will be paid at the same annual rate as 2012, with the qualification that if wages are raised for county employees through union negotiations for 2013, these officials will receive the same percent pay raise as granted in those contracts.
Sheriff Burch will qualify for a step increase in July 2013 to $92,269. Strandlie and Norby are already at the top of their pay grades.
The board authorized continuation of all benefits for all employees until June 30, 2013, pending the outcome of labor negotiations. Retroactivity will be considered in labor contracts.
Teamsters Local 320 (which represents deputies and jailers) has indicated an interest in seeking a separate public employee health insurance program. Tuesday, the commissioners indicated they plan to continue their current policy of contributing only to a county plan, which currently amounts to about $900 per employee per month.
The board authorized paying citizen appointees to county committees $75 per meeting per diem.
Cass's mileage rate paid to county employees was set at the IRS standard rate for 2013 of 56.5 cents per mile. If a county car is available to an employee, but the employee chooses to use his/her own vehicle, Cass pays only 28 cents per mile.
The board approved 2013 capital expenditures for new equipment. Most purchases will be for desktop or laptop computers or county vehicles. This includes two tandem trucks for the highway department costing an estimated $150,000 each. The total will run $1,477,075.
Central Services Director Tim Richardson must approve all technology purchases before they are made. Administrator Robert Yochum or Chief Financial Officer Larry Wolfe must approve all other purchases before they are made.
The board approved a $13,618 annual membership in Association of Minnesota Counties.
Before approving payment of $1,400 to Minnesota Department of Natural Resources for extending a lease to cross the Paul Bunyan Trail, so the county can have an access driveway to the county transfer station north of Pine River, the board asked that local state legislators be asked to evaluate the need for the state to charge the county to use its own driveway that crosses the state trail.
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No, I have no intention of building Marlon Wayans Gi JOE battle suit, no wait a minute I stand corrected, "ACCELERATOR SUIT"! Just in case anyone was going to blow me some you know what! :D
But I noticed these buckles on the side of his suit are identical to the one's used on Wesley Snipes Original "BLADE" vest. I'd like to go back and tweek this detail on my own Blade vest and wonder if someone could point me in the right direction on where to find this type of buckle. Any help would be awesome!


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Hay F4R what did you use on your ears to get that colour?
It works realy well
Igot the cheeks paintefd i used the same colours as b4 ,
but instead of putting on thik layers I stood back i2 meters and realy lightly dusted it up after using the same colours as b4
Great helmet. I like the paint and the weathering you've done on this. Keep up the good work... And keep on coming!
Thanks mate
Looks great
glad i ordered one from ya
No worries budy im actualy suprised at how many orders im getting
I really like the weathering on the dome in particular
the colours really look good in that light
very nice work
jinto the left triangle should be blue not green...just something u might wanna fix...not to bad a job...i think If it was me Id try and get the mandibles more straight they seem to bow? I think thats the word I want to use kinda ( ) not I I u know what Im saying...Id cut the visor out mount the visor taped up after I straightened them out with sanding...and then paint from there...something to think about for whoever...
Blue hay ,, Thanx; i didnt look at ref pics for that , i should have, and as for the visor its just sitting in there it hasnt been fitted in there yet ,
And im giving the cut out a sand with sand paper over a flat peice of wood to straighten the edges but there pretty straight, it looks worse in the pic cos of the skratch on the top right corner (it curves in so it creates an illusion of ( ) but im gonna have a hack at it none the less
its ever so slight but it is there they curve toward the top that is inward
Yeah i think this looks more so on pix as when i place a ruler against it it sits flush,
But for the people who are getting these, it is easily fixed when cutting the T section out.
Lookin' good.
That is one slick-looking helmet. I really like it! That last picture is so cool
Thanx mate , my photographie skills arnt great,
but im happy with the lid it self
Looks great Jinto!!!!
Looks great!
Now im really ichin' to get mine
nice paint up. keep it up.


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Without fans, a club is nothing.
As the Club celebrates its 125th year, some of our loyal and passionate supporters are taking centre stage.
To honour those who have gone above and beyond the call for Arsenal, special flags have been placed around Emirates Stadium.
Over the course of this season, we will be catching up with some of the people who are part of Arsenal history themselves.
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Iceland is the perfect location for whale watching. The cold waters off the coast play host to a diverse marine life. During the summer months in particular, the shores become a veritable feeding ground for multiple species of large marine mammals, giving visitors a chance to observe these magnificent creatures in their natural habitat.
The most prolific time for whale watching in Iceland is during the summer months, from April through September, when over 20 species of Cetacea—including the Orca, Minke, Humpback, and Blue Whale—can be seen in the North Atlantic and Arctic oceans on either side of the island.
The most prolific time for whale watching in Iceland is during the summer months, from April through September, when over 20 species of Cetacea—including the Orca, Minke, Humpback, and Blue Whale—can be seen in the North Atlantic and Arctic oceans on either side of the island.
Whale watching excursions are available widely around the country. Daily tours depart from the Old Harbor in Reykjavík, as well as from a few small towns in the north of Iceland, especially from Húsavík, a sparsely populated fishing village about an hour north of Akureyri. Most excursions and whale watching vessels are small and personable. Tours in the Skjálfandi and Eyjafjörður bays in particular are isolated, calm and scenic.
No matter where you depart from, the tours offer a rare and stunning opportunity to observe whales in their natural environment alongside white-beaked dolphins, harbor porpoises, seals, basking sharks, and various sea birds—including puffins, Gannets, gulls, Arctic Terns and others—depending on the season.
Whale watching tours are less frequent during the day in the winter months but come with the added bonus of beautiful and stark scenery; snowcapped mountains, sunsets, and possibly even the chance to see the Northern Lights.
Other Activities
Iceland is known as one of the best places in the world for birdwatching. A large number of birds make their home along Iceland's coast, including some of the largest colonies in the world for certain types of sea fowl. Iceland's wetlands are also a conducive habitat for many species of birds.
Horse Riding
The Icelandic horse is a unique breed of smallish horses that came to Iceland with the first settlers from Norway 1100 years ago. Archeological digs in Europe have revealed that it is descendent from an ancient breed of horses that is now extinct outside of Iceland, where it has been preserved in isolation.
Ice Climbing
When making a trip to Iceland, it is hard not to pay special attention to the country's namesake—namely, its 4,500 square miles of glacier. Ice climbing on Iceland's glaciers is practiced year-round and takes place mainly on the Sólheimajökull and Svínafellsjökull glaciers in the south of Iceland.


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Has anyone made a blueprint for the ESB armour using exact photo reference? I know already about Mandalorian Blueprints, but they are not exactly perfect.
If not, I am looking for a good front-on shot of the ESB chest armour to make one from. Or is the ESB armour the exact same shape as the ROTJ armour, just different colour?
If so, I have plenty of photos to do it.


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Arizona looking within to improve
Coming off a surprising National League West championship season, Arizona Diamondbacks general manager Kevin Towers is more focused on keeping his roster together than making a series of offseason moves.
The most pressing issue for Arizona is deciding whether to re-sign left-handed starter Joe Saunders, who is likely in line for a significant raise from his $5.5 million salary of 2011. Arizona seems inclined, instead, to give top-line prospects Jarrod Parker, Trevor Bauer and Tyler Skaggs a shot in the spring to claim that rotation spot.
The priority this week for Arizona will be trying to sign catcher Miguel Montero to a multiyear contract. Montero, 28, was a first-time All-Star in 2011 when he moved into the cleanup spot in the Arizona order and hit .282 with 18 home runs, 86 RBI and 36 doubles.
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Some say the best way to learn a profession is to watch, listen and assist. That is exactly how the young Lemony Snicket starts his crime-fighting career in the new series All the Wrong Questions.
In the first of four books, Who Could That Be at This Hour?, an almost 13-year-old Snicket learns the tricks of the trade from a detective named S. Theodora Markson. They investigate the case of a missing statue, and it is this case that sparks Snicket's interest in solving mysteries. If you are a fan of A Series of Unfortunate Events, you will love getting to know the young Snicket and following his mysterious adventures.
Author Daniel Handler, who is known for his sense of humor, recently talked to TFK about the new series.
What made you—or Lemony Snicket—decide to write this new series?
Mr. Snicket thought it would be interesting to relate what happened to him in childhood because he has trouble stopping thinking about it, particularly late at night.
Why is the series called All the Wrong Questions?
Each volume will have a question. Each of the questions turns out to be the wrong question Mr. Snicket asks. When you put them all together, you have all the wrong questions.
You used to tell readers to stay far away from the books in A Series of Unfortunate Events. Should they stay far away from the books in this new series as well?
The new series contains a lot of upsetting questions and secrets. So, if questions and secrets tend to upset you, then yes, you should stay away from it.
What will this new series reveal about Lemony Snicket that readers didn't already know?
It depends [who] the reader is. Some readers know all about Lemony Snicket, and some readers don't know who Lemony Snicket is. How much do you know about Lemony Snicket? On a scale from 1—10, if 1 is "Who is Lemony Snicket?" and 10 is "I am Lemony Snicket," where would you put yourself? If you read the entire series, you will probably be an 8 ½ or 9 on that scale.
Will you—or Snicket—ever write books about fortunate events?
Fortunate things happen in all of the books Mr. Snicket has written, but they tend to be outweighed by unfortunate things.
Why do you use the name Lemony Snicket instead of your real name?
Is that what you think I do? Do you think I wrote all of these books and pretend that I am Lemony Snicket? You really have no proof that I'm anybody at all. I just walked into this Barnes and Noble warehouse and could have just come from a pet store down the street. The answer to your question is that Lemony Snicket wrote these books, and Lemony Snicket is the narrator and central character. How he got his name is probably how you got your name.
Why did you make all of the adult characters in The Series of Unfortunate Events so mean or stupid?
I think that most of the adults that the Baudelaires encountered were either cruel or inept, which is basically the same thing as saying mean or stupid. But cruel always sounds more interesting to me than mean. Mean sounds something like "Oh, you stole my sock!" and cruel sounds like "You threw me down an elevator shaft!" Inept means you're not necessarily stupid. It just means you are not very good at what you are doing, and you probably should not be taking care of children.
Do you think it is more interesting to have bad things happen in a story than good things?
Yes. In life you would rather have a good thing happen, but in a book you would rather have a bad thing happen. Many books are written about other people's lives so other people have to suffer for you to be entertained. That's terrible!
Did something bad or scary happen to you that inspired your stories?
You can't really grow up without bad or scary things happening to you. I guess you couldn't write a book about a terrible thing without a terrible thing happening to you. I like that question.


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Eric Smith didn't show up. My joke of the night: <u>whats the difference between Eric Smith tonight and Eric Smith on Saturday?
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The good news about it is that if this guy is still wtih this chick in 2 months he will be at my buddy's sisters wedding and I have the nod to rip into him because he made the party last night so that they could make it.
So yes - I (Matt Meyer) have permission to **** on a Jets player...
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Fire season here: C.O. firefighters await call to action
Experts say region in for "above normal' fire season
REDMOND, Ore. - Fuels are drying out on the High Desert and local crews are ready to head wherever they are needed.
"When they need the help, they're going to call us -- and when they call us, we'll respond," PatRick Corp. Rick Dice said Wednesday.
The latest outlook for Oregon shows significant fire threat for the month of July, but when we enter August and September, predictive services says the entire state of Oregon will see an above-average potential for fire.
"Some years start in May and April, some years June-July, you just never know," Dice said.
Dice added that in Central Oregon alone, they have nearly 120 firefighters ready to put out any fire, and can travel. Last year, the farthest they went was Minnesota.
"It's a lot of anxiety for the kids, waiting to go to work," Dice said. "But that's just the name of the game."
Deschutes National Forest Fuels Specialist John Erwert says even with the recent rain, it's still really dry.
Erwert says fuels like downed trees and large limbs are nearly bone dry, something that will make for very active fires.
"It would pose greater resistance to control, with greater flame length and with short and long-range spotting," Erwert said.
For now, local firefighters wait for the call to move into action.
Drying conditions prompted the Oregon Department of Forestry's Central Oregon District to declare the start of wildfire season starting Friday, nearly two weeks earlier than last year. A recent uptick in small fires led District Forester George Ponte to make the call.
"From the first of the year to May, the district has had only about 30 percent of normal precipitation," he said. "We considered declaring fire season in early May, but we experienced some cool, wet weather during May which bought us some time. The current and forecast weather is more summer-like, so fuels are drying quickly and fire risk is increasing."
The declaration of fire season imposes certain restrictions on recreational and work activities in the forest. Industrial operators are required to have firefighting equipment on site. Since restrictions may vary across the state, it is advisable to check with the nearest Oregon Department of Forestry (ODF) office for rules specific to the local area.
The Central Oregon District has tightened fire safety rules to prevent human-caused fires. Open burning is prohibited without a permit issued by ODF or a local fire department.
However, most fire departments have already suspended issuing such permits. Homeowners considering burning yard waste must check with their local fire department about current burning restrictions prior to lighting any fires
Wildfire safety restrictions can change quickly during the season and vary from one jurisdiction to another. Recreationists planning to visit National Forests, U.S. Bureau of Land Management or other federal lands are advised to check with those offices for information on current restrictions.
"I think most folks are well aware that much of Eastern Oregon is experiencing drought conditions," Ponte said. "The professionals that forecast fire conditions anticipate higher than normal potential for large, destructive wildfires, not only in Oregon but in much of the West.
"The number of fires we get is largely a factor of how much lightning there is during fire season. But any fire that starts, whether caused by lightning or human activities, will have potential of becoming a large and destructive one."
In 2012, the district declared fire season on June 25.
ODF's Central Oregon District provides wildfire protection on 2.2 million acres of private and public forest and grazing land in 10 counties (Crook, Deschutes, Gilliam, Grant, Harney, Hood River, Jefferson, Morrow, Wasco and Wheeler) in the north-central portion of Oregon. Offices are located in Prineville, Sisters, John Day, The Dalles and Fossil.


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MISSOULA, Mont. - The last suspect in the Jay's Mart armed robbery, a man police had been looking for since Tuesday, January 8th, is now in custody.
The Missoula County Jail roster lists Tureadon Thibodeax as having been booked at 10:30 Friday morning on charges of felony robbery and felony assault with a weapon.
NBC Montana has received court documents that indicate Tibodeax will be charged with one count of conspiracy to commit robbery, and one count of assault with a weapon.
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I worked for a beek in Manitoba 20 years ago. We used a motorized 2 wheel dolly to load 5 high stacks of supers up the ramp and onto the truck. I think that the cart I used was homemade, but I have heard that somebody produces them now. It was the slickest way to load honey. A 14 year old could run up the ramp with +300lbs of honey no problem, and you dont need to bring along a swinger/skidsteer.
I have been searcing the net for pics or info but no luck. Now its up to you guys to help me find one. Anyone used or seen one?
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Danica Evans has not even set foot on the University of Portland campus for the 2013-14 season but the Colorado Rush product is already drawing attention as she has been named to the TopDrawerSoccer.com Best XI Freshman team.
Evans set the ECNL on fire in 2012/13 with 38 goals scored in 16 ECNL league games, the highest total in the country for the age group. She was also recently named to the W-League All Western Conference team for her play with the Colorado Rush Women over the summer.
Danica, a member of the U18 US National team pool, has some big shoes to fill as she will try and chase down fellow Rush alum and former Portland star Danielle Foxhoven who ranks 4th all time at Portland with 139 Points and 57 career goals.
Danica and Colorado Rush teammate Madi Hall and the rest of the Portland Pilots women will kick off the season August 23 when they host Marquette University.


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#21 Wed 27 Mar 13 3:52pm
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brava mummza you see everyone comes back to see what's bubbling on the fire
#22 Wed 27 Mar 13 5:49pm
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Hi Earthmum
#23 Thu 28 Mar 13 10:35am
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Earthmum wrote:
My dad loved cockles , but then he liked pork dripping on bread as well .
My mum ate beef dripping sandwiches regularly. Whether it was because she liked them or because it was all we could afford I'll never know. From what I read, beef dripping is now a luxury in the UK.
#24 Thu 28 Mar 13 10:52am
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When I was at secondary school, I was eligible for free school dinners because my father had died earlier. In those days, everyone paid their "dinner money" first thing Monday morning (2 or 3 shillings I think) and your name was called out as the register was called. Of course, being entitled to free dinners, my name was never called and I became the butt of many jokes about my family's inability to pay like everyone else. This took quite a toll and I eventually asked my mum if I could take a pack lunch instead. She was reluctant at first but eventually agreed and my first packed lunch was sliced tomato sandwiches. When I returned from school that evening, my mum asked me if I enjoyed the sandwiches and of course I responded that they were very nice. I cannot remember how long it was that I was eating tomato sandwiches but it seemed like forever
The problem with tomato sandwiches was that no-one was prepared to swap.
#25 Thu 28 Mar 13 12:01pm
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Mmmm, pork dripping (with the gravy/jelly bits) on bread or toast with loads of pepper. That was truly scrumptious Not had that in many years.
Beef dripping in my supermarket costs 72p for 500g. Wouldn't put that on my bread though - must have my bits!
#26 Fri 29 Mar 13 9:30am
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Ohh.. childhood memories of food, gosh there are so many!
Mum loved to cook and still does so that was great growing up. You never knew what you were coming home too - sometimes it was homemade biscuits with little jellies dotted through them. Other days it was quiche for dinner or stew in the slow cooker that I swear you could smell from our school 4kms away! Or mini cupcakes. Or if she was lazy - Arnotts Arrowroot biscuits with icing and set in the freezer
Also loved her "Sunday Special" - creamy chicken & pasta with macadamias.
Then there was the pumpkin scones fresh out of the oven at 6:30am in winter - nothing better to wake up to as a kid then steaming hot scones with melted butter...
Stuffed apples baked in the coals after a bonfire on the weekend. Ohh.. the potatoes from the same fire were amazing and so was the stew in the campoven.
Coleslaw, potato salad and watermelon salad were all staples at every bbq and I still think mum does the best ones.
Dad was the bbq/weber/smoke box chef. Loved the roasts done in the old weber with the pumpkin stuffed full of sweet onion and herbs.. yum! Smoked chicken was a real treat too and sausages on the bbq taste better then anything else. He also taught us how to cook toast over a fire and make damper properly. And Steam Boats - ahh... they bring back memories of 20-30 ppl dining under our old carport mixing up the most amazing smelling asian broth & vegies...
Then there was the arguments between mum & dad about how to make spag bol. Dad like it with handfuls of dried mixed herbs so mum refused to cook it for him for a while. Then she just ended up putting the jar of said herbs next to him at the dinner table haha. And cabbage rolls - I love them both ways the parents cook them. Mum does hers a slow methodic way, baked in the oven with heaps of tomato sauce around them. Dad has to have more paprika then possibly imaginable!
All in all, too many fantastic memories to write down. I could quite literally write a book. My sister and I were introduced at a young age to good food which I am very grateful for
#27 Fri 29 Mar 13 8:37pm
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My mum bless her, is not the best of cooks. But I do remember she made the most delicious chicken pies, with lovely crumbly pastry. They were always served with mashed potatoes and cabbage (not the best of her dishes), but I always looked forward to them
#28 Sat 20 Apr 13 10:31pm
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I remember going to visit my grandmother and eating toast , she did not have a tasoer and for some reason the toast was not put under the grill .
Instead it was hung on a fork and toasted in front of the gas fire .
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By Gerianne Wright
Even as a 9-year-old, Rodelyn Alcidonis knew he wanted to be an attorney when he grew up.
Being born with a visual impairment and living in Haiti wasn't enough to keep him from succeeding. Neither was his father's matter-of-fact pronouncement that no one in his family had ever achieved such a goal.
But the dream never died; he just carried it with him like the briefcase he toted as an elementary school boy, which, he said, "made me look like a lawyer among my peers."
Today, the 2005 sociology graduate is principal attorney and owner of Alcidonis Law Office, practicing family and immigration law in Philadelphia. Admitted to SUNY Plattsburgh through the Educational Opportunity Program, Alcidonis received services through Student Support Services, one of three TRIO programs at SUNY Plattsburgh. The federal TRIO programs are outreach- and student-services programs aimed at increasing access to higher education for economically disadvantaged students.
Alcidonis' success in SUNY Plattsburgh's Student Support Services earned him the national Council for Opportunity in Education TRIO Achievement Award this fall.
Alcidonis knew what he wanted and was determined to get it right from the start, said Dr. Michele Carpentier '77 G'87 CAS'87, assistant vice president for student affairs. Carpentier, who was previously director of special programs in Student Support Services, worked closely with Alcidonis during his time at the college.
Alcidonis said he had a normal childhood, even though his eyesight continued to worsen.
"I played like every kid on the block and had a chance to be a child," he said. "I had enough vision to play soccer with them, to ride bicycles with them but not enough to read my books. So, I could not dream as big as these kids." At least not out loud.
By the time the family immigrated to the United States in 1998, Alcidonis said the dream looked more attainable. He attended Edward R. Murrow High School in Brooklyn, where he learned English in three months. Fighting for his independence, he refused to be transported to school by school bus because of his disability or to have a student aide with him for his classes.
"I just kept pushing challenges to the side, pressing onward," he said. "I had met other successful blind attorneys and judges, and that did it for me. I was ready to fight anyone who was going to put barriers in my way."
But at SUNY Plattsburgh, instead of a fight, he said he found an ally.
"It was important that I was surrounded by folks who actually believed in me," and the staff was devoted to making sure that that happened, he said. "No one there ever said no to me. They were just there for me in every sense of the word. I am, as a result, forever indebted to them for the non-compensable amount of time they put in to see that I was given what I needed to do well in college."
"Rod was a can-do kid at a can-do school. He was a perfect example of what we do right at Plattsburgh," Carpentier said. "And he's always credited being part of a TRIO program for helping him get where he is today."
"Today, I dream of anything and everything," he said
"Maybe holding elected office is the next thing on my list … The world is wide open for me."
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Playboy.com Hijacks Christmas
It's that time of year again, and our feisty Cybergirls won't let Santa hog the limelight this time. Check out the girls as they bring the ruckus on Christmas Eve.
{"pbembedwidget":"gallery","id":"13267","size":"medium","alignment":"left"}'Twas the night before Christmas, and into the house dropped a troupe of badass she-elves, as quiet as a mouse. They were Playboy.com Cybergirls and they'd had it up to here with Santa taking the credit for their work every year.
This time they wouldn't take it! No! The limelight would be theirs! So they took Santa hostage, yes they gave him quite a scare. They tied the old elf up and they shook all the boxes! They brought the fuckin' ruckus like three stone-cold foxes.
Luckily for us, our camera crew was there, and we filmed all the madness so with you we could share our very first video for the Holiday time, and we love it so much that it caused us to rhyme.
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If I was older I come in see you and love and care and trusty you because you are fine and can't that you not fine but are I'm not saying that should leave along but I more girl that love and care for she is not the along one that love because I love and care about you should find me I be the best girlfriend forever
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Chris, you are still the man and presenting your music spirit to the world. Just try to remember not to out do yourself. Continue to grow daily in God. Make some time to visit the church you were raised in and let the congregation know that Hey, I still can use all of the prayers, SERIOUSLY!!! Love you man! Stay faithful no matter what you do.
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Chris is definitely back!!! You are a king, legend, icon and genius. Who God bless, no man curse. But remember you are a leader in the entertainment industry. You are going to a status where it takes charisma, humility and character to take and keep you there. All the stuffs you went through was not for nothing. It's moulding of your character. Keep it up baby. Team breezy backing you all the way. Whatever one goes through in life, for a reason. I know personally you have grown alot. Keep growing!!!
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So I guess you'll be back here to eat your crow?
So I guess you'll be back here to eat your crow?
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Lmao, these people make the win even better.
Are you Rex Ryan guaranteeing an SB win???
[quote user="miked1958"][quote user="BradyTheBest"]<font size="6">Listen Giants fans. It's payback time for 2008 and for
week 9! It's payback for all of that NY Giants trashtalk saying how the
Giants will win the Superbowl, how Tom Brady will "feel the phantom
pressure", how the Giants "expect to win the Superbowl". Enough of all of these ridiculous comments about how the Giants played and beat better competition. Enough of this talk of how Eli is "elite", how their receiving corps will take advantage of the weak Pats' secondary. Enough talk of how the Giants' D are in Tom Brady's head. That's all ridiculous talk. The Patriots have revenge on their minds. The defense is VASTLY improved since the last time these two teams met. And their offense will be firing on all cylinders against the overrated Giants' D.
GET READY FOR A PATRIOTS VICTORY! It will be an upset, but only to NY GIANTS fans who failed to see the plain and simple truth that the Patriots are and have always been the better team all along!
Dude u know deep down that u are just trying to make yourself feel better. You know the Giants for whatever reason are the Pats Kryptonite!!! Lol. We are your DADDY!
Now run along and enjoy the last hours of fooling yourself while it lasts... Cause come 10pm u will not want to hear the word giants ever again[/quote]
Well? What did I tell you? Any questions? Enough Said!
The Giants are your DADDY! And your Kryptonite so just Live with it!
Football has been very, very good to us.
After losing seasons 2013-15, the giants put up 11 wins in 16.. they are on way Back
But for now we can console ourselves with this fact-
# of Super Bowl victories since 1985:
1-Chicago, St. Louis, Tampa Bay, Indianapolis, New Orleans, Seattle
2-Washington, Green Bay, Pittsburgh, Baltimore
3-San Francisco, Dallas, Denver
4-New York Giants!!!
Let's make it 5 in 2016 so we can be on a LINE NE again!!!
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Dr. Garcia-Sastre is Professor in the Department of Microbiology and Director of the Global Health & Emerging Pathogens Institute at Mount Sinai School of Medicine in New York. He is also Principal Investigator for the Center for Research on Influenza Pathogenesis (CRIP), one of five NIAID Centers of Excellence for Influenza Research and Surveillance (CEIRS). Together with Charlie Rice, he is the leader of the basic research component on Viral Therapeutics and Pathogenesis of the North East Biodefense Center proposal, which was funded by NIAID and involves the collaboration of more than 20 academic institutions in New York, Connecticut and New Jersey.
For the past 20 years, his research interest has been focused on the molecular biology of influenza viruses and several other negative strand RNA viruses. During his postdoctoral training in the early 1990s, he developed for the first time, novel strategies for expression of foreign antigens by a negative strand RNA virus, influenza virus. He has made major contributions to the influenza virus field, including 1) the development of reverse genetics techniques allowing the generation of recombinant influenza viruses from plasmid DNA (studies in collaboration with Dr. Palese); 2) the generation and evaluation of influenza virus vectors as potential vaccine candidates against different infectious diseases, including malaria and AIDS; 3) the identification of the biological role of the non structural protein NS1 of influenza virus during infection: the inhibition of the type I interferon (IFN) system; and 4) the reconstruction and characterization of the extinct pandemic influenza virus of 1918. His studies provided the first description and molecular analysis of a viral-encoded IFN antagonist among negative strand RNA viruses. These studies led to the generation of attenuated influenza viruses containing defined mutations in their IFN antagonist protein that might prove to be optimal live vaccines against influenza. His research has resulted in more than 100 scientific publications and reviews. He was among the first members of the Vaccine Study Section of the NIH.
In addition, he is an editor for Journal of Experimental Medicine and PLoS Pathogens and a member of the Editorial Board of Journal of Virology, Virology, Journal of General Virology and Virus Research. He has been a co-organizer of the international course on Viral Vectors (2001), held in Heidelberg, Germany, sponsored by Federation of European Biochemical Societies (FEBS), and of the first Research Conference on Orthomyxoviruses in 2001, held in Teixel, The Netherlands, sponsored by the European Scientific Working Group on Influenza(ESWI).
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Research Topics
Antivirals, Biodefense, Cellular Immunity, Cytokines, Gene Expressions, Gene Regulation, Gene Therapy, Immune Antagonism, Infectious Disease, Influenza Virus, Interferon, Interferon Antagonists, Interferon Resistance, Molecular Biology, Paramyxovirus, RNA, RNA Splicing & Processing, RNA Transport & Localization, Trafficking, Transcription Factors, Transcriptional Activation and Repression, Vaccine Development, Virulence Genes, Viruses and Virology
Multi-Disciplinary Training Areas
Genetics and Genomic Sciences [GGS], Immunology [IMM], Microbiology [MIC]
PhD, University of Salamanca
The Garcia-Sastre Laboratory is focused on exploring virus-host interactions with emphasis on virus regulation of innate and adaptive immune responses. The outcome of these interactions not only determines disease severity but also influences the development of protective immunity resulting from viral infection and/or vaccination. The team has developed several techniques (reverse genetics), which allow for the genetic manipulation of the genomes of several virus families including influenza virus and Newcastle disease virus. Other viruses being studied include Dengue virus, West Nile virus, and Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever virus. These techniques are currently being used in several research areas including: i) characterization of virus-encoded virulence factors, ii) identification of virus-encoded antagonists of the interferon system, iii) virus replication and gene expression, iv) immune regulation of influenza replication, and v) vaccine development.
Reverse genetics are also being utilized to generate virus vectors based on influenza virus and Newcastle disease virus. These viruses are effective inducers of humoral and cellular immune responses. Live attenuated influenza virus vaccines are being generated by genetic modification of the influenza virus-encoded interferon antagonist that was originally identified by the laboratory. Also, recombinant viruses can be produced that express protective antigens of other pathogens for which no safe attenuated vaccine strains are available.
FRIAS-STAHELI N, GIANNAKOPOULOS NV, KIKKERT M, TAYLOR S, BRIDGEN A, PARAGAS JJ, RICHT JA, ROWLAND RR, SCHMALJOHN CS, LENSCHOW DJ, SNIJDER EJ, GARCIA-SASTRE A, VIRGIN IV HW. Ovarian tumor (OTU)-domain containing viral proteases evade ubiquitin- and ISG15-dependent innate immune responses. Cell, Host and Microbe 2007; 2: 404-416.
VIGIL A, PARK MS, MARTINEZ O, CHUA MA, XIAO S, CROS JF, MARTINEZ-SOBRIDO L, WOO SC, GARCIA-SASTRE A. Use of reverse genetics to enhance the oncolytic properties of Newcastle disease virus. Cancer Research 2007; 67: 8285-8292.
MIBAYASHI M, MARTINEZ-SOBRIDO L, LOO YM, CARDENAS WB, GALE JR M, GARCIA-SASTRE A. Inhibition of retinoic acid-inducible gene I-mediated induction of beta interferon by the NS1 protein of influenza A virus. Journal of Virology 2007; 81: 514-524.
RICHT JA, LEKCHAROENSUK P, LAGER KM, VINCENT AL, LOIACONO CM, JANKE BH, WU WH, YOON KJ, WEBBY RJ, SOLORZANO A, GARCIA-SASTRE A. Vaccination of pigs against swine influenza viruses using an NS1-truncated modified live virus vaccine. Journal of Virology 2006; 80: 11009-11018.
TUMPEY TM, MAINES TR, VAN HOEVEN N, GLASER L, SOLORZANO A, PAPPAS C, COX NJ, SWAYNE DE, PALESE P, GARCIA-SASTRE A. A two-amino acid change in the hemagglutinin of the 1918 influenza virus abolishes transmission. Science 2007; 315: 655-659.
TUMPEY TM, BASLER CF, AGUILAR PV, ZENG H, SOLORZANO A, SWAYNE DE, COX NJ, KATZ JM, TAUBENBERGER JK, PALESE P, GARCIA-SASTRE A, . Characterization of the reconstructed 1918 Spanish influenza pandemic virus. Science 2005; 310: 77-80.
MUNOZ-JORDAN J, SANCHEZ-BURGOS GG, LAURENT-ROLLE M, GARCIA-SASTRE A. Inhibition of interferon signaling by dengue virus. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (U.S.A.) 2003; 100: 14333-14338.
BASLER CF, REID AH, DYBING JK, JANCZEWSKI TA, FANNING TG, ZHENG H, SALVATORE M, PERDUE ML, SWAYNE DE, GARCIA-SASTRE A, PALESE P, TAUBENBERGER JK. Sequence of the 1918 pandemic influenza virus non-structural gene (NS) segment and characterization of recombinant viruses bearing the 1918 NS genes. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (U.S.A.) 2001; 98: 2746-2751.
GARCIA-SASTRE A, . Inhibition of interferon-mediated antiviral responses by influenza A viruses and other negative strand RNA viruses. Virology 2001; 279: 375-384.
FODOR E, DEVENISH L, ENGELHARDT OG, PALESE P, BROWNLEE GG, GARCIA-SASTRE A. Rescue of influenza A virus from recombinant DNA. Journal of Virology 1999; 73: 9679-9682.
Physicians and scientists on the faculty of the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai often interact with pharmaceutical, device and biotechnology companies to improve patient care, develop new therapies and achieve scientific breakthroughs. In order to promote an ethical and transparent environment for conducting research, providing clinical care and teaching, Mount Sinai requires that salaried faculty inform the School of their relationships with such companies.
Below are financial relationships with industry reported by Dr. Garcia-Sastre during 2016 and/or 2017. Please note that this information may differ from information posted on corporate sites due to timing or classification differences.
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- ContraFect Corporation
- Vivaldi Biosciences Inc.
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- MediVector, Inc.
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Ever loose some supers to waxworm? Don't get angry, get even! Make some waxworm tacos!
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Ever loose some supers to waxworm? Don't get angry, get even! Make some waxworm tacos!
Here is the step by step:
I think I'll save mine for ice fishing bait.
Maybe-just maybe I would taste that waxworm taco, wonder if they need cleansed before cooking or eating like earthworms are cleansed with cornmeal.
Would the wax worms taste like beeswax?
Anyone here tasted one?
Perhaps a better more appetizing source of protein from the hive would be brood and pollen.
"Younz" have a great day, I will.
When my kids were in high school, their science teacher taught part of his class about natural foods in Wisconsin. He had each kid bring or make something in that was edible from Wisconsin. My kids brought bison meat and shared with the class as did others. He gave out recipes for things including a wild rice dish, earthworm cookies, etc....... yes, I said earthworm! My son was telling me how Eric made those cookies. I said there are a lot of things I will eat, but I would never eat an earthworm cookie. No way!
Fast forward a few years and youngest daughter had that class and her friend, Becky, made those cookies unbeknownst to me. Well, we brought 5 or 6 kids to a water park for the day and Becky brought cookies! We dropped the kids at the park with their snacks and went into town. Becky had so many cookies that she left in our van so I took one to eat. As we are driving along, I'm eating this cookie that I thought was chocolate chip. It wasn't that, but it seemed like date pieces instead. Well I chewed on it and they were a little hard. One "date" piece was so hard and wouldn't soften up so I opened the window and spit it out! We shopped, had lunch and later went to pick up the girls and I said to Becky "What did your mom put in those cookies, dates?" Someone made a comment about worm cookies, laughed and my daughter said "Don't say that or my mom will throw up!" I told them it was too late as the worm cookie was already digested! s LOL We all laughed......
They then explained how much the worms are washed, slit open and washed, washed, washed. I'm sorry but even a clean worm is still gross!
Oh yeah, my daughter had helped make those!
Bee Bliss that is a super wonderful story of the worm cookies, made my day! Thanks for sharing.
"Younz" have a great day, I will.


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San Ramon resident Joel Blanford was sentenced to 30 months in prison and three years of supervised release for a mortgage fraud scheme. Blanford paid a loan coordinator to falsify documents, provide false verification of borrowers' employment and to turn a blind eye to fraudulent representations contained in loan applications.
Read the full story here Web Link posted Monday, February 25, 2013, 3:30 PM
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Local bank exec sentenced for mortgage fraud scheme
Original post made on Feb 26, 2013
Like this commentPosted by Tom
a resident of Danville
on Feb 26, 2013 at 1:22 pm
Way to go after the little guy! That will teach them! Stealing is better left to the big banks and government!
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a resident of San Ramon
on Mar 2, 2013 at 9:20 pm
Along the same vein, did Doug Ditmer get sentenced yet for his participation in foreclosure fraud schemes? These guys had been at it for years..seems like the papers dropped the story after he pled guilty, but sentencing was supposed to be this month I believe.


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The Pulaski Technical College Division of Fine Arts and Humanities invites you to the inaugural Pulaski Technical College Fine Arts Festival on Thursday, April 30, from 6 until 8:30 p.m. at "Studio 153" (Admin Building - RM 153 / the former small engine repair area).
The Fine Arts Festival will showcase theatre performances drawn from three acting classes, taught by Sheila Glasscock and April Gentry-Sutterfield. Scenes will include selections from works by August Wilson, Alice Walker, Maya Angelou, Mark Twain, Edgar Allen Poe, Moliere, John Steinbeck and William Shakespeare.
After the theatre performances, students from guitar classes taught by Fred Williams will perform, followed by "cool jazz" from music instructor Barry McVinney. Opportunities for improvisation will be extended to various other musicians. Also, an "open mic" will be available for reciting poetry.
Studio art instructor Maribeth Anders will lead "a paint party" in which visitors to the Fine Arts Festival can create their own painting and take it home with them.
Artwork by students from the various studio art classes will be displayed throughout the space, as well as photographs from the digital photography classes taught by English and journalism instructor Allen Loibner and by professional photographer, Jay Adkins of Memphis, Tenn.
The classroom and performances spaces - Administration Building 153 a, b, c, d - have been converted from small engine repair into an art studio where Drawing I, Drawing II, 2-D Design and 3-D Design are taught. The space is also used as a black box theatre where acting and The Theatre Experience are taught, and an open, multipurpose classroom where other fine arts classes will be taught.
A final space is currently being considered for conversion into a digital video and photography studio.
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Like metastases, another key issue in cancer's tenacity is the way that it "builds bunkers" to protect itself. There are many biological barriers in the body, and they can work in series, nesting within each other. All are subject to modifications in the process of cancer development. For example, as cancers grow, their internal hydrostatic pressure increases, opposing penetration into the tumor of drugs that circulate in the bloodstream. In addition, many cancers, including the high-mortality carcinoma of the pancreas, deploy a thin capsule of fibrous tissue around themselves, which is nearly impassable for medications. It is perhaps not surprising that most patients with an inoperable form of this pancreatic cancer survive less than six months from diagnosis.
Cancer also presents biological barriers at the individual cell level. Protective membranes can envelop the entire tumor cell, or its nucleus, or the vesicles that transport many drugs inside the cell. Even reaching the right cell with an exquisitely targeted drug is completely ineffective, therefore, unless the drug can get through those vesicles. Similarly, gene therapy requires that the nuclear membrane be breached.
As a cancer patient undergoes treatment, the challenges often get worse. The cells that repopulate cancers after chemotherapy generally are the hardiest survivors; they have an enhanced ability to expel substances toxic to them through particularly effective pumps in their membranes that push out ions and molecules. These cells stay dormant while the chemotherapeutic assault is raging, insulating themselves from injury, and then can reemerge after the storm and quickly regrow a new, often stronger cancer lesion. Having the right drugs is a good thing, but without delivery mechanisms that can overcome cancer's formidable sequence of biological barriers, the drugs are limited, and will always be ineffective at eradicating metastatic disease.
The genetic diversity of cells in metastases ensures that cancer's protective bunkers come in a large variety of forms as well. The chemical weapons that oncologists have to pierce and destroy one bunker many times will not harm most of the other barriers at all. Researchers have many drugs that work perfectly well against cancer cells in a cell culture dish, yet prove largely ineffective in clinical trials with patients.
New imaging tools can let us see how drugs penetrate into cancer lesions in living animal models of human cancer. When researchers, including myself and my colleagues, first did these experiments, we were initially surprised that drugs seemed to enter certain metastases, but not others, even in the same organ, although they came from the same primary tumor. But we have since found that this outcome is the almost universal norm.
These discoveries led me to a radical thought: It is not new drugs that we need, but profoundly new methods to make sure that the therapeutic agents (possibly even including some that had been discarded as failures) get into metastatic lesions and complete their job.
I do not believe that "curing cancer" will be possible unless we solve the problem of achieving effective mass transport against the diversity of biological barriers that cancer can build. So my colleagues and I have set out on this new approach, looking beyond better drugs and instead focusing on better ways to get them where they are needed.
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The word used to define the Tea Partiers willingness to interchange Socialism and Communism to describe anything government-related that they disagree with (particularly if President Obama supports) without actually understanding either economic system.
I saw a Teabagger holding a sign yesterday with a picture likening President Obama to Hitler, wearing a shirt that said "Keep your Commie hands off my Medicare". He evidently is against Sociacommunilism.
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I was looking for bees in the soybeans and come across a bee, dead. hanging from a milkweed flower. When I picked her off the leg remained stuck to the milkweed flower. Is the milkweed flower that sticky or is this a one time thing?
I did find bees in the soybean flowers but they were staying very short time at a flower and moving on. I would guess not much honey collected. They have such a small flower.


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politicians and athletes need to learn how to use social media better.
better yet, they should stay off of it altogether.
can you imagine football stars from yesteryear with access to twitter and **** like that?
People need to check themselves on some of those comments. I'm reminded of the atrocious comments posted on Steve Smith's facebook after he signed with Philly. Although no where near that level, it is just a game.
But Cruz really needs to be a little smarter. After all, these people are only following him on facebook because he is a Giants player. They're not following him because he's trying to be a male model. I think he needs to realize that and realize it quick.
After having yet another stinker he should probably rethink what he posts to his fans, who again, are only following him because he's a Giants player.
I think u guys are crazy for getting on the people who are telling it like it is on there.. Alot of em are just saying basic stuff that seems to make sense.. Not to mention, this is a guy whos gonna want millions and millions of dollars after the season, and this is what hes doing less then 24hrs after the team makes a fool of themselves?
U guys talking about ripping players is what losers do, but i think starting a vote on FB about what hat u should wear that day , right after a embaressing loss is what losers do.. What planet are some of u from?
Kudos to people for not just going on there and picking a stupid hat and letting this guy know that its a privledge to be in the NFL and have a chance to make millions of dollars, and the privledge comes with at least acting like u give a cr-ap about what happened just 1day earlier... Its not the same as a regular job, hence why they make millions of dollars.. It comes with responsiblity to ur teammates, and the fans as well, seeing how were the reason the NFL even exists, and that players can even make millions of dollars.. I'm glad some people let em know , he sounds ridiculous asking such stupid cr-ap, like 'what hat i should wear?"..LOL Who gives a Fudge what hat u wear!!!!!
You seem to feel very strongly about this. I can tell these things, I have a gift for it.


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The Philip R. Jonsson Foundation has given the Pulaski Technical College Foundation $7,000 to upgrade the college's Learning Assistance Center.
The gift will be used to update equipment and other learning materials, create additional tutoring options and maintain the quality of its services.
Philip and Diane Jonssons also made a personal gift of $3,000 to the PTC Foundation, which will be directed for use in the future Fine and Performing Arts/Humanities Center.
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UTSA Spotlight: UTSA environmental scientist wins San Antonio Business Journal '40 Under 40' Award
(March 16, 2005)--Dibyendu Sarkar, associate professor in the UTSA Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences, recently was named a winner of the San Antonio Business Journal "40 Under 40" Award. The winners were selected from 160 nominated for their significant contributions to the San Antonio community.
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Sarkar directs the Environmental Geochemistry Laboratory and represents UTSA in an 11-member, community-wide task force working to eliminate childhood lead poisoning by 2010. He is collaborating with scientists at the UT Health Science Center at San Antonio to reduce lead and arsenic in agricultural soils by using special plants and removing lead-based paint from pre-1972 housing.
Additionally, Sarkar was involved in a study of the water quality at San Antonio's Mitchell Lake, which was used as a sludge disposal lagoon from 1900 to 1930.
Recently, the Mitchell Lake Audubon Center and the San Antonio Water System cleaned the lake to create a safer and more attractive educational and recreational resource for South Side bird enthusiasts and their families.


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Happy Holidays from Heidi Klum!
Nov 22, 2011
Just in time for the holiday season, "Heidi's Holiday Gift Guides" have officially launched! Users will now be able to get great gift advice straight from Heidi Klum. The guides are the perfect way to generate ideas for festive (and last minute!) gifts, and will transcend everything from accessories and make-up to lifestyle and sweet treats.
Consisting of 7-10 unique gift guides, the holiday campaign will run from today until January 2nd and is sponsored by Coty, a leading global beauty company. You can find all of the gift guides on http://heidiklum.aol.com/, in the site's "I Love" section, next to Heidi's regular "I Love" updates. The site launches today with "Gifts for Fitness Fanatics" and other examples will include, "Sweet Treats", "Last Minute Gifts", and "Few of Heidi's Favorite Things".
Happy Holidays!