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Adrian M. Corbett, Ph.D.
Ph.D., University of Miami (Florida), 1984
I have had a variety of research interests, but am currently focused on finding a delayed pharmacological treatment for stroke which improves motor function, with a key interest in having this treatment successfully translate into human clinical trials. Stroke is the primary cause of long term disability, with over 5 million stroke survivors in the United States and an associated cost of more than $50 billion in 2006 care for ischemic (blood clot) stroke victims alone. Nationally, only 3-8.5 percent of ischemic stroke patients received the clot buster drug (recombinant tissue plasminogen activator), which must be given in a short window of time after initiation of stroke. For more than 90 percent of ischemic stroke patients, there exists no standardized treatment in the days following the stroke other than giving aspirin or a statin (which is largely to prevent a recurring stroke).
When I began my research, I looked closely at the stroke research literature to determine why drugs that were successful in stroke animal models failed to translate well in human clinical trials. I became convinced of the following:
- Animal models need to be middle aged and have a discrete stroke (5 percent of the hemisphere or less) to better correlate with the human stroke population
- I use middle aged rats with a discrete stroke induced through stereotactic vasoconstrictor (endothelin-1) injections directly into the motor cortex. (Technique modified from the Windle et al paper (2005; Brain Research 1044: 24-32)
- Animals models with better blood vessel collateralization are likely to translate better to the human stroke population.
- Most rat strains have very low blood vessel collateralization. I am currently using Sprague Dawley rats, which have a relatively higher blood vessel collateralization in the brain.
- I have developed a method to reliably give daily drugs (normal generic or brand name drugs) through voluntary oral administration (Corbett et al, 2012. Lab Animals 46: 1-7)
- I sought drugs that could stimulate neurogenesis and thus stimulate growth factor production as potential stroke treatments. So that this treatment would be applicable to the majority of stroke patients, I have primarily tested the drugs beginning 20-26 hours after stroke induction and then continuing daily.
- Drugs (generic or brand name) that are tested should be the same as those offered to humans and should be given orally (voluntary oral administration is best).
- The primary difference between the vast majority of stroke animal models and the models that I am using is the age of animal, the method of stroke induction, and the size of the brain infarct. Aged animals primarily differ from younger animals in their level of innate neurogenesis. Neurogenesis is regulated by different levels of growth factors, which should promote stroke recovery.
- I sought drugs that could stimulate neurogenesis and thus stimulate growth factor production as potential stroke treatments. So that this treatment would be applicable to the majority of stroke patients, I have primarily tested the drugs beginning 20-26 hours after stroke induction and then continuing daily.
We have an abstract submitted to the 2013 International Stroke Conference on this work.
Balch, M.H.H., Ragas, M.A., Wright, D., Hensley, A., Reynolds, K., Kerr, B., Corbett, A.M. 2015. Appropriate Timing of Fluoxetine and Statin Delivery Reduces the Risk of Secondary Bleeding in Ischemic Stroke Rats. Journal of neurology and Neuroscience, 6, 29-36
Corbett, A.M., Sieber, S., Wyatt, N., Lizzi, J., Flannery, T., Sibbit, B., and Sanghvi, S. 2015. Increasing Neurogenesis with Fluoxetine, Simvastatin, and Ascorbic Acid Leads to Functional Recovery in Ischemic Stroke. Recent Patents on Drug Delivery and Formulation, 9, 158-166
Corbett, A., McGowin, A., Sieber, S., Flannery, T., and Sibbitt, B. 2012. A method for reliable voluntary oral administration of a fixed dosage (mg/kg) of chronic daily medication to rats. Laboratory Animals 46: 324-328
McGowin, A.E., Truong, T.M, Corbett, A.M., Bagley, D.A., Ehrhart, L.M., Bresette, M.J., Weeges, S.T. and Clark, Dave. 2011. Genetic barcoding of marine leeches (Ozobranchus spp.) from Florida sea turtles and their divergence in host specifity. Molecular Ecology Resources. 11(2), 271-278.
Jarnot, M. and A.M. Corbett. 2006. Immunolocalization of NaV1.2 Channel Subtypes in Rat and Cat Brain and Spinal Cord with High Affinity Antibodies. Brain Research 1107: 1-12.
Kramer JW, Ferguson DG, Corbett AM. (2003) Enrichment of triadic and terminal cisternae vesicles from rabbit skeletal muscles. J Membrane Biology 195:9-20.
Castaneda-Castellanos DR, Cano M, Wang JKT, Corbett A, Benson D, Blanck JJ, Thornhill WB, Recio-Pinto E (2000) CNS voltage-dependent Na+ channel expression and distribution in an undifferentiated and differentiated CNS cell line. Brain Res 866:281-285.
Kramer JW, Corbett AM (1996) 1996. Comparison of calcium loading and retention in isolated skeletal muscle triads and terminal cisternae. American J Physiology (Cell Physiology vol. 39) 270:C1602-1610.
Ritucci NA, Corbett AM (1995) The effect of magnesium and ATP on depolarization induced calcium release in isolated skeletal muscle traids. American Journal of Physiology (Cell Physiology vol 38) 269:C85-C95.
Kramer JW, Corbett AM (1995) The voltage dependence of depolarization-induced calcium release in isolated skeletal muscle triads. J Membrane Biol 144:217-230.
Jarnot M, Corbett AM (1995) High titer antibody to mammalian neuronal sodium channels produces sustained channel block. Brain Res 674: 159-162.


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Seven Hope men's soccer players have been named to the coaches'
Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association (MIAA) all-conference
Four players received first team recognition -- senior forward Jack
Abe of Naperville, Ill. (Naperville North HS), senior midfielder Kevin
McMahon of Grand Rapids, Mich. (Forest Hills Central HS), junior
midfielder Ausable Schwiebert of Chelsea, Mich. (Chelsea HS), and
senior back James Trebilcock of Haslett, Mich. (Haslett HS). Abe and
Trebilcock are being honored for a second time.
Three players were named to the second team -- junior midfielder Chris
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Bartosek of Traverse City, Mich. (Traverse City West HS), and senior back
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The Flying Dutchmen, coached by Steven Smith, finished second in the
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Yesterday I pulled a colony of bees out of a water meter box. It was much larger than i expected. I wired up 4 large brood combs and even had to cut off each side a little even though my Top Bar hive is wider than most. The remaining small pieces were put between the wired combs under two top bars as I dumped about 2000+ bees in and closed it up. Today there were a few bees gathered outside, but no bearding. There was good activity in and out the front and side entrance. I did not see the queen, but most or the bees were with the comb when I closed the vented lid and took them five miles to the hive. I'm feeling good about this one because I was able to save almost all the brood.
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Patrick Stewart is engaged to jazz singer Sunny Ozell. Stewart's former 'X-Men' co-star Ian McKellan says he's planning to officiate the wedding. According to McKellan, the Patrick Stewart wedding could take place in Massachusetts or another area in America that lets a friend or family member officiate.
Stewart and McKellan co-starred together in the first three "X-Men" films as best friends-turned-enemies Professor Charles Xavier and the villain Magneto, respectively. Stewart's character Xavier was a wheelchair-bound head of a school for "mutants," or those with special powers, who himself had the power to access the minds of others. Magneto, or Eric Lensherr (renamed Erik Lehnsherr in future films), had the power to manipulate metal and believed those with powers were better than un-gifted humans. Reports have conflicted on whether Stewart and McKellan will return to play the older versions of the characters alongside McAvoy and Fassbender for the new "X-Men" film, "X-Men: Days of Future Past," with director Bryan Singer saying the two would be involved but Stewart and McKellan denying they knew anything about the project.


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Here's a club in the second division of the NL Central with a message of hope.
Brewers: Melvin raises the bar
By Dennis Semrau
Doug Melvin has earned a reputation for his shrewd wheeling and dealing while trying to rebuild the moribund Milwaukee Brewers franchise.
He also showed his dry wit while asking for forgiveness from the fans for trading the club's most popular player in each of the past three seasons.
But what endeared Melvin to baseball fans the most at the Dug-Out Club's 25th annual banquet at the Concourse Hotel Tuesday night was his passion for turning the Brewers into winners.
"I don't think people took us seriously because we weren't (over) .500. In the National League West, they were below .500 but a team at .500 could win the division. But because St. Louis was so far ahead and Houston's pitching, I don't think we were taken seriously," Melvin said of last season.
"We were in a pennant race. We expect to be in a pennant race again."
After 12 straight losing seasons and countless promises that this would be the year that the organization would turn things around, 2005 made believers out of its many skeptical fans.
Melvin, though, said last season's 81-81 finish is just the beginning.
"We all want the bar raised. The bar was pretty low," said Melvin, who drew a roar of approval when he said the best accomplishment a year ago was "we finished ahead of the Cubs."
"The bar was low enough that I challenge anybody to do the limbo," he added. "We made a lot of strides but we need to continue to build on those."
Rather than focus on the end of last season, Melvin said a recent conversation with manager Ned Yost centered around the progress made since last spring.
"There were a lot of big question marks last year," Melvin said. "I think we all feel a little bit better.
"We were in the wild card race until perhaps the last two weeks of the season. Going into Houston we were four games out. If we had swept them, we'd have been one game back."
Instead, the Brewers lost three straight to the Astros and had to settle for a .500 finish: not a winning season but not a losing one.
But Melvin said an indication the organization is headed in the right direction was the hiring of Hall of Famer Robin Yount, who played 20 seasons for the Brewers, to serve as the team's bench coach.
"For two years, I tried to convince him to come back. But he just didn't feel right about it. He didn't feel the team was headed in the right direction," Melvin said.
"But Ned finally wore him down in the off-season and he felt the timing was right to come back. He's like a rookie putting the uniform on. We're happy to have him back and I know I will get a thrill watching Robin run out to first base on Opening Day."
Melvin showed his sense of humor when he poked fun at himself for his penchant for trading the fans' favorite players.
"My first year on the job, I ended up trading Richie Sexson, who was the team's most popular player," he said of the trade that netted the club six players.
"The next year I go out and end up trading Scott Podsednik, again, the team's most popular player. I said, 'God, I can't be doing this every year."
But then again, why mess with success?
"So we get down to Dallas this year and all of a sudden I get an offer for Lyle Overbay and, I'm thinking, 'oh oh,'" Melvin said, drawing a hearty laugh from the crowd.
"So three years in a row I've had to go and trade the most popular player on the Brewers. So I hope we don't have a popular player but a popular team next year. Those are the tough deals."
Not as tough, though, as turning a stagnant franchise into a potential wild card team this season.
So don't expect Melvin, Yost and Co. to be satisfied with mediocrity.
"We're not going to be satisfied by being .500. It was important to get there. Now we need to take the next step and become a playoff contender," Melvin said.
Melvin likes the everyday lineup, which has a good mix of promising players like versatile infielder Bill Hall, shortstop J.J. Hardy, second baseman Rickie Weeks, first baseman Prince Fielder and outfielder Corey Hart, who gained valuable experience last year, along with solid veterans such as outfielders Carlos Lee, Brady Clark and Geoff Jenkins and catcher Damian Miller.
Third baseman Corey Koskie, whom Melvin stole from Toronto in an early January trade, provides another veteran presence. He has three years of postseason experience from his time with the Minnesota Twins.
But it is the pitching staff - one that was loaded with question marks last spring - that gives Melvin the most optimism.
The starting rotation a year ago entering spring training was Ben Sheets, Doug Davis and flip a coin.
While Sheets is coming off a shoulder muscle injury that cost him the final five weeks of the season, Melvin said he is recovering well.
The steady Davis, who ranked fifth in the NL in strikeouts a year ago; lefty Chris Capuano, who won 18 games last year; and Tomo Ohka, who has filed for salary arbitration, round out a solid starting quartet.
Former 20-game winner Rick Helling, off-season acquisition Dave Bush - picked up in the Overbay trade - and lefty Dana Eveland will vie for the fifth starting spot.
After sending All-Star closer Dan Kolb to Atlanta a year ago, the bullpen was full of holes. But a year later, Melvin can turn to Derrick Turnbow as the closer and Matt Wise and the reacquired Kolb as setup men.
Budgeting for playoff tickets, it seems, is no longer a pipe dream.
"A club like ours, a lot things have to go right," cautioned Melvin, who won't put a number on the victories he expects the club to earn this season. "You've got to have a lot of guys have good seasons and your best players have to have good seasons."
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Hi all. Last year was my first year keeping bees. I didn't take any honey in the fall because I didn't want my bees to starve. Thanks to the mild winter here in Ohio, both hives survived When I checked the hives last week here is what I found. (btw, I use all medium, 8 frame boxes) Top box, all 8 frames had honey. Box 2: prob about 4 frames honey, 4 frames brood. Box 3: mostly pollen otherwise pretty empty. Bottom box: empty
So what I'm wondering, is can I take the honey from the top box? I don't know since I am unsure if they will need it if we have a cold snap. I did not treat the bees in the fall, so no worries about contaminated honey.


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DENVER – February 2014 – The deep freezes that have gripped Colorado and various parts of the U.S. the past couple of months have had profound effects on how we stay warm this winter. One of the most concerning consequences is the spike in propane prices.
According to a recent article in The Denver Post, the price of a gallon of propane in Colorado jumped to as high as $6 in mid-January, up from $2.30. Last winter, propane in Colorado cost approximately $1.85 per gallon.
Nationally, average residential propane prices have increased by approximately 60 cents per gallon since October, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration.
Propane is a fuel source that can be used for furnaces, water heaters, air conditioners, outdoor grills, fireplaces and appliances. In Colorado, propane is more frequently used as a heating fuel by people who live in rural areas.
The bitter cold weather is causing people to use more propane. In turn, the increasing demand for propane is driving up its price.
As a result, many people who are in need of propane for their heating fuel are finding it increasingly difficult to afford. Colorado's LEAP energy assistance program is here to help those people.
"Our goal is to make sure that no Coloradans go cold this winter because they can't afford their heating bill." LEAP Manager Aggie Berens says. "This recent band of dangerously cold weather has really threatened the safety of people who rely on propane for their heating fuel source."
LEAP provides cash assistance to help hard-working families and individuals pay winter home heating costs or help with broken furnaces or wood stoves. This year the average benefit for people who qualify is expected to be $447 per household.
"We don't want anyone in Colorado to be left out in the cold this winter," Berens says. "We're here to support those people who are working hard to make ends meet."
LEAP has several eligibility requirements. Applicants must be Colorado residents and U.S. citizens or legal aliens. They also need to provide a copy of a valid identification and a completed affidavit to comply with Colorado Revised Statutes regarding documentation of lawful presence. Valid forms of I.D. include a Colorado driver's license or I.D. card; a U.S. Military I.D. card or Military Dependent's I.D. card; a U.S. Coast Guard Merchant Mariner card; or a Native American Tribal document. Other forms of I.D. may be accepted as well.
Applicants also must be responsible for paying heating costs, either directly to a utility company or to a landlord as part of rent. Applicants' income cannot exceed 150 percent of the federal poverty index. LEAP accepts applications from Nov. 1 through April 30. To date, LEAP has received 87,519 applications, 65,573 of which have been approved.
People interested in applying can call 1-866-HEAT-HELP (1-866-432-8435) to order a mailed application. Alternatively, applications are available at every county department of social or human services, most utility companies, and many community agencies, like Catholic Charities. Applications also can be downloaded from www.colorado.gov/cdhs/leap.
Applicants may fax the completed application to their appropriate county office or mail it to the county at the address available on the website.
People eligible for LEAP may also qualify for other benefits, like the Crisis Intervention Program, which helps repair or replace the home's primary heating system; or the Weatherization Program, which improves energy efficiency in homes. Colorado also offers a rebate of property tax, rent and heat expenses to low-income seniors and disabled persons. Known as the Property Tax/Rent/Heat Credit (PTC) rebate, the maximum property tax rebate is $660 and the maximum heat expenses rebate is $192. The Colorado Department of Revenue administers the rebate.
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Butterflies need their hind wings not to stay aloft but to evade predators
Fenella Saunders
It's not just poetic alliteration that makes the pat phrase "a butterfly fluttered by" so appropriate. The insects, although not always that speedy, often take a flight path that involves so many erratic dips and turns that they almost look out of control. But it's not because they can't do any better: Such unpredictable flight is how butterflies evade birds and other predators. However, most butterflies are brightly colored, which would seem to counter their evasiveness by making them easier to spot and track. "The question always bothered me," says Thomas Eisner, a biologist at Cornell University. "Why are butterflies flaunting their visibility?" As Eisner and Benjamin Jantzen, a doctoral candidate now at Carnegie Mellon University, report in the October 28 issue of the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, a butterfly's ability to evade and its blatant pigmentation may go hand in hand.
The first step was to find out what physical feature of butterflies allows them to move so erratically. It's been known for about a century that the front wings in butterflies are the ones driven by the insect's muscles; the hind wings are passively coupled to the front ones. Eisner decided to investigate just what the back wings were doing by trimming them away bit by bit. To his surprise, he found that if he removed the entire hind wing, the insects had no problem flying. Indeed, when Eisner went on to test an extensive list of butterfly and moth species, he found that without exception they were all capable of sustained flight with only their front wings. "It is pretty startling that they're that overendowed with lifting surface," says Jantzen.
Eisner was careful not to use any rare species in the study. For each species, he used only one or two individuals. "I have one of the monarch butterflies in my home who has lived four months with me," Eisner says. In the wild the insects often run into obstacles and cause their own wing rips and tears. "Wing breakage is very common in natural circumstances," Eisner says. "I've found butterflies that have literally one wing completely gone, and they can fly."
To determine just what the hind wings contribute to the flight, Jantzen and Eisner set up an enclosure with two video recorders. They used two pest species, the white cabbage butterfly and the gypsy moth. Jantzen wrote software that translated the video imagery into a three-dimensional trajectory of each insect's flight, first intact and then without the hind wings. With half their wing area, the insects flew more slowly and could not turn as quickly, but they could still follow similar flight paths. In other words, they could zigzag as usual, but had to do it at a slower pace.
So although butterflies and moths don't need their hind wings to stay aloft, the structures appear to be essential for evading predators. "Many other insects can go significantly faster than butterflies," says Jantzen. "But by having these massive wings, they can manage these pretty enormous turning accelerations. Whether or not something is faster than you in a straight line, if you can take the corner more sharply, you don't get eaten." The hind wings therefore function somewhat like the paddle of a canoe: A larger paddle has more surface to push against the water, which makes for sharper turns.
And this result gets back to Eisner and Jantzen's theory about why butterflies have such bright coloring. Nocturnal moths likely evolved evasiveness first to avoid predators such as bats. Butterflies evolved from moths into diurnal species. Moths have no reason to evolve colors for night life, but daytime butterflies are large and visible to birds. Since they are going to be spotted in any case, being showy about it isn't a drawback, but is potentially a defensive maneuver—to advertise that they are difficult to catch.
"If a young, inexperienced bird sees a butterfly at a distance farther than any other insect is visible, it says wow, look at that big thing there. The bird goes after it and finds that it's very difficult to catch. If the bird does catch it, it's slippery, because the butterfly wing is covered in scales. And then the bird realizes that it's all wrapper and no candy. If the bird tries again, with a different butterfly of a different color, but it's the same experience, then a bird learns that it's not worth chasing these colored things that are so easy to spot."
Butterflies, in a way, are therefore getting double duty out of their investment in large hind wings. "Those giant wings are just so brightly colored, says Jantzen," and those are exactly what make it hard to get hold of them."—Fenella Saunders
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Ai-jen's Biography
Three Words to Describe Herself: Optimistic, Kind, and Sensitive
Philosophy on Life: "Love is all you need," as said by The Beatles.
Role Model: Ella Baker
Final Message: "Every single one of us can be an agent of change and we can change the world."
Ai-jen Poo is currently the Director for the National Domestic Workers Alliance – an organization that works to empower and organize domestic workers across 19 cities and 11 states. Ai-jen knows this work is needed, "domestic workers are explicitly excluded from almost every major labor law."
As a student at Columbia University, Ai-jen Poo became outraged by the stories of domestic workers, often immigrant women, who had little recourse when they labored for long hours, in less than favorable conditions. Her gift for organizing worker-led movements has made the National Domestic Workers Alliance a powerful movement, whose policy initiatives and lobbying has led to New York State's Domestic Workers Bill of Rights (with California following), and the expansion of labor laws federally to protect 2.5 million home-care workers. Ai-jen Poo was recently recognized by Time Magazine as one of "The 100 Most Influential People in the World."


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Goodwin's performance receives conference and national honors
MISSOULA, Mont. - It was a very successful homecoming weekend for the Grizzly football team on Saturday as Montana picked up their first conference win of the year by cruising to victory 55-27 over Portland State.
The biggest contributor on defense from Montana was senior Anthony Goodwin, known as "Chief" by his friends and teammates.
On Monday Goodwin was named the ROOT SPORTS defensive player of the week for the Big Sky conference as well as the Sports Network co-national "Player of the Week" on defense.
The senior cornerback came up with two huge interceptions for Montana; both of his picks would lead to touchdowns on offense for the Grizzlies.
"You know Chief is a perfect mentality cornerback," said head coach Mick Delaney of Goodwin. "They don't get any better than him and there's not many of them in college football you know. Guys will go in the tank when they do get beat or start or start feeling sorry for themselves. Chief gets beat and bounces right up the next play and just keeps right on going and that's what you've got to do."
Goodwin's first interception came on Portland State's second offensive play of the day early in the first quarter. His second pick was an extremely athletic one-handed grab; that turnover came on PSU's very first offense play of the second half.
Goodwin finished the game with an outstanding total of seven pass deflections, which is the most by a player in FCS football this season. "Chief" says his excellent day was a byproduct of a great defensive game plan by his coaches
"The biggest thing I think is that Coach Ty (Gregorak) was just putting us in the best positions possible," said Goodwin after the game. "He was calling the right plays at the right time and he knew exactly what to do and our game plan was on point. And then up front our D-line was making them get it out quick, and our backers were eating the run and so they had to pass it and so it came to us and we were well prepared."


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SIMSBURY >> Two vehicles were involved in an accident late Thursday night near the intersection of Bushy Hill and West Mountain roads.
Minor injuries were reported by officials on the scene, but two people were transported to local hospitals for treatment.
Simsbury fire and ambulance were on the scene, as well as Canton ambulance.
Initial calls to emergency personell reported that passengers were trapped, but no extraction occurred.


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By Rob Kelly
Arsène Wenger says it is imperative that Arsenal rectify their form as quickly as possible - and says the Schalke match is the perfect opportunity to do so.
The Gunners have hit a difficult patch after losing three of their past five matches, including a 2-0 home defeat to the German side two weeks ago.
And following Saturday's loss to Manchester United, Wenger has called on his side to respond in a positive manner at the Veltins-Arena.
"[Our form] is a concern because we had a very promising start and of course we have gone through a difficult spell," the manager said.
"We want to respond to that and rectify that very quickly because it is not only the fact we lost the [Manchester United] game but the way we lost it.
"In terms of the group, the fact that we lost against Schalke means it is important that we win [in Germany] and finish the job well. We are still in a strong position in this group but of course we want to come out with a good result."
Wenger insists his side will not let their performance at Old Trafford affect them against Schalke as they go in search of a morale-boosting victory.
"We have analysed it, watched it and spoken about it," he said. "We know that we didn't perform as well as expected. There is only one way to respond to that and that is to come out with a good performance tomorrow night."
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Did anybody ever make one? I am more or less in the middle of obtaining the parts to do it. Mine will be of simple design, but efficient. I am going to use 2 60 watt light bulbs, with some type of thermostat, not sure if wafer or solid state as of yet, but seriously considering building one. Any thoughts, comments, ect, are gladly appreciated.
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Funding for road police to carry out more vehicle checks after changes to the WOF system will be increased but fears have surfaces that additional staff won't be hired to cover expanded road policing duties
Associate Transport Minister Simon Bridges announced yesterday drivers whose cars are less than 13-years-old will only need annual warrant of fitness checks rather than six-monthly.
New Zealand Transport Agency announced today police would receive more funding in addition to the current $300 million it's funded to cover road policing.
NZTA chief executive Geoff Dangerfield would not say how much the funding increase would be, but it's believed it will be about $5 million.
"We're intending to lift the budget there a little bit to deal with more enforcement activities from police related to this.
"A small increase would give us quite a bit of what we're looking for here.''
Mr Dangerfield said the extra funding would cover more roadside checks of things like brakes, lights and tyres.
Police Association President Greg O'Connor said the changes to the WOF system were a good compromise, but called for increased funding to be used to hire extra staff and did not want to see frontline staff seconded to the task.
Mr O'Connor said some police already carried out roadside checks of vehicles but the number of these checks would increase under the changes and would require more police officers.
He said the biggest danger was if existing staff were required to do the work and the funding wasn't used on the new policing regime.
"Every time you get a new important regime the resource invariably comes from the front line section, as long as there are extra staff to do this it will work - not just moving the deck chairs.
"Almost invariably when a new response happens in police it comes from response policing, which is the people that turn up when you need them.
"Police are pretty much stretched at every level they are at the moment.''
Mr O'Connor said not all police officers will have the skills to carry out roadside checks and extra training and equipment would be needed.
Labour Party's police spokesman Kris Faafoi said frontline policing resources were already stretched after funding cuts in 2012.
"If we're going to put more duties on top of existing frontline police duties, then that is a lot more pressure on frontline police officers.
"Do frontline police officers really want to be checking the depth of tyres at 3am,'' he said.
Police Minister Anne Tolley said funding levels for Police were maintained in Budget 2012.
"Funding levels for Police were maintained in the Budget, yet Labour's Police spokesperson continues to claim there were cuts.''
"The truth is that Police, like everyone else, are having to live within their means and are working smarter and better,'' said Mrs Tolley.
Acting national manager of road policing, inspector Pete McKennie, said police would work with road safety partners to implement the changes announced at the weekend.
"We will be meeting with those agencies in the coming weeks to explore options for enforcement, but no decisions have been reached at this early stage.''
He would not comment on an increase in funding or how the expanded duties would be delivered.
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Oh I like the colors in this quilt. It is so pretty!
Welcome to the Quilting Board!
Oh I like the colors in this quilt. It is so pretty!
Your color choice is great.
Wow that is beautiful ! You did a fantastic job. Your daughter will be so thrilled.
Have a Blessed & Prosperous Day !
Very well done. what size are your braids?
Real pretty - i love your choice of colors
very pretty .. quilt.. love the colours
Oh do I love the colors you chose, so unusual and so gorgeous.
Lovely quilt. Well done.
Aloha Karen
The quilt as well as the quilting looks great. I am still not confidant enough in my FMQ to put it on a quilt yet, it takes a lot of practice.


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The Janne Warmonster is Finlands answer to the Lock Ness Monster of Scotland. This myphical being is said to be able to play awesome keyboards, and lurks in the Baltic Sea.
"I was fishing one day off the coast of Finland, and I started to feel a tug on my fishing line. All of a sudden this Janne Warmonster and the Uberweilding Demonic Laiho Creature rose from the water. There was a song being played distantly that sounded like Kissing the Shadows. This is the last thing I remember." - Skog Forsell (Finnish Resident)
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Qantas has cut its order for Boeing 787 Dreamliners for its Jetstar subsidiary as the low-cost carrier prepares for slower growth on its long-haul routes.
Qantas was planning to replace 11 widebodied Airbus A330s in the Jetstar fleet with 15 Dreamliners, but has trimmed its order to 14.
The airline insists the move is unrelated to recent troubles affecting Dreamliner fleets, which have been grounded by US and Japanese airlines while technical problems are investigated.
Jetstar is still expected to pick up its first Dreamliner later this year.
Qantas chief executive Alan Joyce said plans for Jetstar to continue growing hadn't changed.
"While the plan is for Jetstar's long haul network to keep expanding we are using the flexibility in our agreement with Boeing to cancel a firm order knowing that we can replace it with one of our 50 options for this aircraft down the track, and with a full view of what market conditions are like at the time," Mr Joyce said in a statement on Friday.
With Qantas' 50 options to purchase Boeing 787-8 and the larger 787-9 aircraft from 2016, it could still put a 15th Dreamliner in the Jetstar fleet if it wished to and if conditions supported more growth at Jetstar.
The decision to reduce its 787 order was made late in 2012, Qantas said, before the Dreamliner's grounding by regulators in the US on Thursday and an investigation into the aircraft's lithium ion battery.
Mr Joyce said Qantas remained firmly committed to the Dreamliner and was confident current technical issues would be resolved by Boeing.
Meanwhile, Qantas said it was leasing a further five Boeing 717 aircraft and Bombardier Q400 turboprops, due to arrive in the second half of 2013, to support more regional flying.
Qantas said the changes would have no impact on the company's planned capital expenditure, expected to be $1.8 billion in 2012/13 and $1.9 billion in 2013/14.
Meanwhile, the airline will begin selling fares for flights on its new network with Emirates within weeks after the competition regulator allowed the airlines to begin laying the ground work for their alliance.
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has decided to allow Qantas and Emirates to begin implementing their alliance because of the "long lead time required to market and sell tickets before the commencement of long-haul services".
The regulator has not allowed them to begin early preparations across the Tasman route, after it raised concerns last month about the impact on flights between Australia and New Zealand.
The airlines still require final approval - expected in March - for their alliance. Last month the ACCC gave tentative approval for the tie-up, which is focused on routes between Australia and Europe.
The regulator's granting on Thursday of "interim authorisation" will allow Qantas and Emirates to begin discussions on joint sales and pricing strategy, system integration and testing, customer handling, joint marketing, and scheduling and capacity co-ordination.
"Under interim authorisation, the applicants will be able to begin activities that will enhance the product and service offerings to Qantas and Emirates customers," ACCC chairman Rod Sims said.
"In making its decision, the ACCC has accepted written assurances from the parties that should the ACCC ultimately decide not to allow the alliance to go ahead, the airlines will accommodate consumers' bookings."
Qantas said fares on a combined network with Emirates were expected to be available within weeks once discussions on pricing had taken place. It would be for travel from April.
After ditching their request for "interim authorisation" in October, the airlines reapplied last month after the competition regulator gave tentative approval for their deal.
The proposed tie-up covers routes from Australia to Europe, North Africa, the Middle East, Asia and New Zealand. It will result in Qantas shifting its hub for European flights from Singapore to Dubai.
The ACCC gave tentative approval last month to the alliance because it was likely to lead to "material, although not substantial" benefits to consumers.
But in that draft decision the regulator indicated that it intends to knock back the two airlines' request for anti-trust approval to be granted for 10 years, deciding that half that time frame is more appropriate.
Aspects of the deal still need approval from regulators in New Zealand and Singapore.
New Zealand's Transport Minister, Gerry Brownlee, will decide whether the two airlines can extend their alliance to the trans-Tasman route.
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I still don't understand why Eli's salary this year is frowned upon like it is his fault. The man deferred money to final years of his contract. If it's guaranteed then its one thing, but Peyton manning was supposed to finish his career in InDy too.
No one remembers who came in second.
Harooni i'd hate to work for you i landed 2 of the biggest contracts and made you rich while the whole corporation was falling down I deserve stocks in the company and pension
The team was in 2011 but Eli had tons of 4th quarter comebacks
and if we didnt win sb that year or make playoffs coughlin probably would of been fired
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The Pick Up: Pick Up Lines that Work
Ever wondered if there are pickup lines that actually work?
When I tell people that I'm a professional dating coach/pickup artist, the first question most guys ask is: "Can you give me some lines I can use tonight?"
Well…yes and no.
Four Truths about Pickup Lines
There is no such thing as a pickup line that will get you the girl. You're not Harry Potter and your pickup line is not a magic spell. The best thing that can happen from your pickup line is she'll be interested in whatever you say next. That's your goal – to start a conversation, not to pick her up with your first line. …But you do need to say something. Not having an automatic conversation starter that you can pull out in any situation is one of the biggest mistakes a man can make. When you see someone you like, you should approach right away – so you need a default opening line you can pull out of your back pocket. There's no excuse to delay while you try to think of the right thing to say and psych yourself out. There's no missing an opportunity to meet her or creeping her out because she sees you looking at her, working up your courage. See girl; meet girl.
Example Pickup Lines That "Work"
Again – none of these will get you the girl. All they'll do is get her interested in what you're going to say next.
DIRECT: "Hey, I saw you standing over here and knew I'd be kicking myself all day if I didn't come over to find out what you're like. My name's ___________"
INDIRECT: "Hey, can you settle some drama for us? [Pause] Does a drunk 'I love you' count?"
INDIRECT: "Hey [pause]. Do you think my friend here should grow a moustache?"
With indirect openers, have a reason why you're asking — for example, make up a situation that happened with your friend last night for "drunk I love yous." Keep it lively and topical; you don't want to her to think you're taking a survey.
Once you've started the conversation, change the subject as soon as possible. No girl is going to fall for a guy after talking about moustaches all night. It's just to break the ice. Once you give her your opening line, you have to transition…
Especially if you started with an indirect opener, you need to transition to a normal conversation. There are lots of ways to do this, but the most common is a cold read. Pretend to notice something about her; it doesn't matter if you guess right or not. Don't just ask a question like where she's from. Take a guess. For example:
"You're from the East Coast, aren't you? You have a kind of New York vibe." "You're…let me guess…a schoolteacher?"
She might wonder why you guessed what you did – you can make up a reason or say it was just a gut feeling. But now you'll notice you're in a normal conversation with her and can start attracting her.
In sum
Going up to women you don't know and picking them up isn't easy at first. It takes practice. But the first step in any pickup is to approach her right away when you see her and to use a "go-to" opener so you have no excuse not to approach.
About the Author
Nick Savoy is President of Love Systems, the leading dating consultancy for men, and has created many of the pickup lines that men commonly use today. He is also an active contributor to the PUA Forums.


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I saw one of these the other day and thought "Who would paint a car like this?" Did not know they were a very limited production run from VW. Has any one else scene one?http://www.rossvw.com/harlequin/
I've seen a couple, but I don't recall them being officially offered in the U.S.
Yes, in the 1980's and 1990's VW produced a serious of limited edition multi-coloured Polo and Golf Harlequins. In Mexico, a Beetle Harlequin was also offered in the mid-80's.
I can't imagine being SCENE driving one of those.
Oofa, it's like a bad Mondrian painting.
Austin:I can't imagine beeing SCENE driving one of those.I can't imagine beeing seen misspelling my snipe at somebody else's misspelling.
Good edit.
I've personally seen this car in Portland, Maine. I read the article about a week before I was there. I was driving through town and all of a sudden there it was. It was kind of like a celebrity sighting. Not my cup of tea but a unique car none-the-less.www.vwvortex.com/artman/publish/article_1291.shtml
Reat the ich.
not exactly. I've scene trucks with 3 different body parts. this looks about the same.
--------------------I'm working on a scifi-adventure webcomic!
I've seen cars that look kind of like that, but they've usually been in wrecks.
-------------------------------------------Bad decisions make good stories.
don9992:I've seen cars that look kind of like that, but they've usually been in wrecks.I first saw one at work one day driving around in Gilbert Arizona and thought it was some bodies idea of a joke. A couple of nights later I was flipping through the channels and saw an episode of NOPI vision on Speed and they were at a European tuner show in LA, and they had about 16 of them abd thats when I found out what they were. Had never heard of them before that.
these have to be my all time favorite Water cooled VDubs! If i could buy one right now, i would. I'm totaly in love with these rare vw. I true Vdubber knows the value of this car. Its a part of water cooled history.
Was that a factory paint job?
Yes. the wole scheme was a factory thing.
I think its kind of cool actually. I'd drive it proudly.


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Nisswa Pony League teams meet
The two Nisswa Pony League baseball teams met in the final game of the regular season on Wednesday, July 17, in Northern Lakes Pony League action. The No. 1 team Pony team defeated the No. 2 squad 7-1.
Nisswa's No. 1 team consists of Hunter and Chase Larson, Ethan Lehman, Max Whitebread, Gage and Garret Westlund, Brady Jurek, Cody Kettleson, Zach Sjoblad, Nate Traut, Sam Schuess, Calen Maske and Adam Casanova. The No. 2 includes Gabe Raguse, Grant Mathies, Will Peabody, Cody Huss, Dave and Jacob Olson, Casey Welch, Darrion Anderson, Deven Psyck, Ean Morgan, Jared Marchaler and Tom Sullivan.
Jurek was the starting pitcher for the No. 1 team while Peabody started for No. 2. The No. 1 team rallied a 2-1 lead in the bottom of the third on Casanova's RBI hit. No. 1 then broke it open with five runs in the fourth inning on an RBI single by Jurek and a two-run single by Kettleson.
Lehman relieved Jurek to start the fourth inning, and allowed singles to Peabody and Huss but Lehman eventually struck out two hitters for the final outs to end the threat. Lehman added two strikes in each of the final two innings to finish with seven. He only allowed one hit over three innings.
The No. 1 team improves to 8-2 overall while the No. 2 team dropped to 2-8 going into the playoffs. The No. 1 team is seeded third and receives a first-round bye.
Nisswa 5, Pillager 0
On Monday, July 15, Nisswa's No. 1 team shutout Pillager 5-0 behind the pitching of Ethan Lehman and Gage Westlund. Lehman pitched three innings while Westlund tossed four. The two combined to allow just three hits while striking out nine.
Nisswa pushed across single runs in the first, third and sixth innings and added a pair in the fourth. Whitebread, Garrett Westlund and Chase Larson all had two hits while Maske rapped a double.


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Anderson Ocean Club and Spa by Oceana Resorts places you within a 10-minute stroll of The Children's Museum of South Carolina and Captain Hook's Adventure Golf. This 304-room, 3.5-star hotel has 2 outdoor pools along with a full-service spa and a poolside bar. It's in central Myrtle Beach and also close to Broadway at the Beach and SkyWheel Myrtle Beach.
Order from room service to satisfy your hunger without leaving your room.
The 304 air-conditioned rooms feature kitchens and balconies. Flat-screen TVs come with cable channels and DVD players, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi and wired Internet. Bathrooms offer hair dryers and free toiletries, and beds are dressed in premium bedding. Other standard amenities include washers/dryers, coffee makers, and free local calls.
Guests of Anderson Ocean Club and Spa by Oceana Resorts have access to a full-service spa, 2 outdoor pools, and an indoor pool. If you drive, put free parking to good use. The 24-hour front desk has staff always at the ready. Other amenities at this beach hotel include a lazy river, a children's pool, and a fitness center.
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The Anderson Ocean Club and Spa by Oceana Resorts, a Mediterranean-inspired condominium tower in Myrtle Beach, is adjacent to the beach. The shops, restaurants, and nightclubs of Broadway at the Beach are less than two miles away. The Myrtle Waves Water Park is three miles from the property.
Hotel amenities at the Anderson Ocean Club and Spa by Oceana Resorts include a 24-hour front desk and concierge services. A computer station is available for guests. The full-service spa offers massages and other treatments. The hotel's restaurant, Magnolia's at 26th, is located across the street from the tower.
Guests have the option of swimming indoors or outdoors. The outdoor pool area includes a lazy river, a heated indoor children's pool, and an oceanfront pool bar serving cocktails, beer, and wine. A large fitness center is on site.
The Anderson Ocean Club and Spa by Oceana Resorts is a smoke-free property and suitable for children. Complimentary wired high-speed Internet is available to guests.
Valet parking (surcharge) and complimentary self parking are available in the resort's garage a block away. There are a limited amount of parking spaces.
- 24-hour front desk
- ATM/banking
- Number of floors - 22
- Valet parking (surcharge)
- Elevator/lift
- Fitness facilities
- Full-service spa
- Computer station
- Number of outdoor pools - 2
- Spa treatment room(s)
- Total number of rooms - 304
- Parking (limited spaces)
- Poolside bar
- Porter/bellhop
- Free self parking
- Pool sun loungers
- Smoke-free property
- Number of buildings/towers - 1
- Spa services on site
- Children's pool
- Indoor pool
- Television in common areas
- Free WiFi
- Free wired high-speed Internet
- Lazy river
- Year Built 2007
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- Family Hotel
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- Free Wi-Fi
- Kitchen
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- Washer/dryer
- Refrigerator
- Microwave
- Cribs/infant beds (complimentary)
- DVD player
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi , Free wired high-speed Internet
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi , Free wired high-speed Internet
Free self parking, Valet parking (surcharge), Parking (limited spaces)
Room Amenities
Anderson Ocean Club and Spa by Oceana Resorts offers 304 air-conditioned accommodations with washers/dryers and DVD players. Rooms open to balconies. Beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Accommodations at this 3.5-star hotel have kitchens with refrigerators, stovetops, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.
This Myrtle Beach hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include safes and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is provided daily.
- Premium TV channels
- DVD player
- Air conditioning
- Balcony
- Free toiletries
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- In-room climate control (air conditioning)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Cookware, dishware, and utensils
- Free local calls
- Hair dryer
- Daily housekeeping
- In-room safe
- Iron/ironing board
- Kitchen
- Dishwasher
- Cable TV service
- Flat-panel TV
- Washer/dryer
- Free wired high-speed Internet
- Microwave
- Premium bedding
- Private bathroom
- Refrigerator
- Shower/tub combination
- Phone
- Room service (limited hours)
- Free cribs/infant beds
- Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
- Free WiFi
- Stovetop
Where to Eat
Magnolia's at 26th - A country-style buffet serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner daily and featuring home-grown vegetables. Located across the street from the Anderson Ocean Club and Spa.
The B Bar - Oceanfront pool bar serving cocktails, beer, and wine.
Nearby Things to Do
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or near the property; fees may apply.
- Golfing nearby
- Surfing/boogie boarding nearby
- Water skiing nearby
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- Scooter/moped rentals nearby
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- Skydiving nearby
- Miniature golf on site
Spa Services
This beachfront spa offers a wide range of treatments to guests. Services include body treatments, body wraps, body scrubs, facial treatments, manicure and pedicure, and massages. Advanced reservations are required for massages and treatments.
- Hot stone massage
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If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please note them at check-out when you book your room.
Hotel Policies
Minimum check-in age is 23
Check-in time starts at 4 PM
Check-out time is 11 AM
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Children and extra beds
- Children are welcome.
- Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 17 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
- Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.00 per night.
- Free cribs (infant beds)!
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Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges. Special requests cannot be guaranteed.
- The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation.
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- Deposit: USD 100.00 per stay
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- Valet parking fee: USD 15.00 per day
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Sounds like some great sights Kari! When I went through Europe I was too young to appreciate what I saw. I'm glad you have this opportunity as well. I'm thinking that's enough with the beer though ;-) . Love you and miss you much.
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We caught a tram from Fl�da to the city center. From there, we walked to various stores, mostly clothing, looking at crazy fads, acknowledgin painfull price tags, & picking up gifts. :) We ate lunch at a Chinese restaurant in the mall; it was VERY good. And definitely different than any Chinese food I've had at home. With full stomachs, hiked up a very tall hill to a sort of fortress, which actually functioned as a prison
Back in bed, I shut my eyes & listened to my iPod. Tom�s Klus, to be specific. He has quickly become a new favorite & I highly encourage my appreciated readers to try him out. :) After a while, Petra started talking to Pavel (her bf), then grabbed some Czech "Ramen Noodles", bread, & some sort of REALLY good chocolate..thing..for supper, which was followed by a movie (The Truman Show), which I actually liked, despite its star. After that, once my laundry was handed over to a much nicer Fl�da employee, & it had gotten a little darker out, Petra & I decided to hunt down this beer that we saw yesterday which Petra claimed was "the best beer in the world!" After a lot of hunting, due to difficult & frustrating signs, we finally found the little underground theater pub (it was awesome, great atmosphere & prices), we settled in for some good eatin's. Petra got various breads with some sort of blue cheese, onion, pepper, in a jar, mixture. I got "fried cheese", with ham, & potatos. It was delicious. And the beer was actually good! At first. And then about half-way through it, or maybe a little be more, (but no more than 3/4 of the way; btw, it was a .3 liter glass, so, small) the foam dissipated & it turned bitter. Blech. X( Oh well. Once again full, Petra & I made our way back to Fl�da, where we settled back down, & where she now sleeps (or tries to) while I type.
I have to say I am SO thankful that I am blessed to have this adventure. Not only to actually experience more than just the US, or to see a country as beautiful as this one, or experience - first hand - the history it still holds alive, but to have this time with my friend, Petra, who is such a wonderful person & great to hang out with. :) Petra, I know you'll eventually be reading this, so: love you, & I can't thank you enough. :) And thanks to all those at home who made this possible. :) Love yas, too. <3 Ok, sappy moment passed, no - I'm not drunk, yes - I'm sure. Good night, all. And a beautiful one it is. :)
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That's a very strange time-stamp on dad's blog - it's only 9PM our time! : ) I am thankful that you have Petra there and that she is willing to drag you around to the various places you guys are going! Pavel too! : ) Still praying God keeps you all safe and having fun and can still have the energy to blog! Good night!


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With Bill Hamid away on Gold Cup duty with the USA, Willis showed why he is one of the league's top backups, making several saves in the first half. German Mara came closest for the Rapids when he crashed a header off the post.
The second half was more of the same, as United's tame offense did little to trouble Clint Irwin in the Rapids goal, and the home side continued to press for a winner. However, Willis stood tall to preserve the point for DCU.
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This year we have chosen a smorgasbord of cookbooks.
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Rose International Market located in Mountain View at 1060 Castro Street has all the ingredients you had trouble finding for the recipe in Jerusalem, A Cookbook. And they have tasty prepared food and kabobs to eat there or to go.


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ISLAMORADA -- Steve Perri, co-owner of the recently opened In Limbo clothing and general purpose tourist shop on Upper Matecumbe Key, describes the store as "a unique experience for everyone."
He's not kidding.
From the "cell free zone" sign that greets visitors upon entrance, to its bongo-playing co-owner, Rosa Mercedes, to the four small alligators that Perri and Mercedes expect to soon have housed in a pen behind the Mile Marker 82.6 storefront, In Limbo definitely has a vibe all its own.
On a late afternoon last week, for example, In Limbo customers were treated to Mercedes and sales clerk Jasie Foryam pounding bongos in accompaniment to the African rhythms of Baka Gbine, which played loudly on the store's sound system. The loose atmosphere probably shouldn't come as a surprise though, considering that Perri and Mercedes, both well north of 50, describe themselves as hippies.
Perri, in fact, proudly points out that he attended the Woodstock Music Festival in 1969. Meanwhile, Mercedes, a native of the Dominican Republic, likens In Limbo to an old-fashioned island market place.
"In the Caribbean market you can find anything," she said.
Indeed, the merchandise at In Limbo reflects the influence the Caribbean and the 1960s have had on its owners. It includes a wide variety of tie-dyed shirts as well as Bob Marley and Rastafarian ware.
But that's just the tip of the iceberg. Mercedes' handmade earrings retail for approximately $25. The shop sells Florida Keys novelties, such as shot glasses and conch shells. Multiple clothing racks offer four t-shirts for $10. Bathing suits start at $5.99.
Mercedes also emphasizes the store's collection of '60s rock T-shirts, as well as a wide variety of blouses. Many of the blouses retail for around $30. But for more upscale tastes, In Limbo also carries the French line Monton, with blouses priced at $99.
"I don't want to go too stuffy because I don't think the Keys are appropriate for this," she said. "I think the Keys are to relax."
As of late last week, In Limbo was still waiting on the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission's approval to house the alligators. They hoped to have them on site in the next few weeks. The couple hasn't decided whether to charge a small fee to view the gators, which will all be 4 feet long or less.
Long-time Islamoradans might remember In Limbo from its earlier carnation on the current site of Village Gourmet in the 1980s and '90s. Mercedes and Perri left the Keys 15 years ago and have since operated businesses in Miami and the Caribbean. They returned to Islamorada in March.
"I'm home," Mercedes said.
In Limbo, 82661 Overseas Highway, is open daily from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.


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I know it isn't much land compared to what bees will actually use. But I have a 9 acre pasture of grass/weeds/clover. In this area Everything has stopped blooming and my bees are already starving.
Does anybody know of a financially viable species of flower that'll bloom in fall, and be non toxic to any grazers? You can buy clover seed, lupins, etc, but I don't know what'd work for this time of year. It's relatively high elevation and there is already snow in the surrounding mountaintops, I'm in the valley.
I noticed two months ago they were working pumpkins in my own yard, so I would expect they'd use the source if it was the only thing available.


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Autoblog 360 App Launches Test-Drive Feature
Dec 30, 2013
We're excited to announce that the at-home test-drive feature for Autoblog 360 is available for iOS and Android users! The new, free tablet app that allows users to virtually shop for any car from the comfort of their home or office, will now also deliver vehicles to your doorstep.
The dealership can be an intimidating experience for many car shoppers. Now, the Autoblog 360 tablet app complements the dealership experience, manning car buyers with the information and vehicle experience they need before they are ready to purchase. Through a simple click, consumers in Dallas and Miami can order any Cadillac car to test drive (the make/model of their choice) that will be delivered to their front door – for free.
Using the new feature is easy: once a test drive order is placed, the user can schedule a date and time they'd like to have the vehicle delivered. When the car arrives, they can take a drive down their neighborhood streets and see how the car looks in their driveway or fits in their garage. Although the test drive feature is only available now in Dallas and Miami, the 360-degree views and Autoblog 360 app experience are available to all Android and iOS users. Autoblog hopes to expand the test drive feature to additional US markets and car brands in the future.
The app also offers a user-controlled 360-view of cars both inside from the driver's seat inside, as well as outside. Users can click on a hotspot or watch a video to learn more about the cars that interest them.
Other features include:
- 360-degree interior and exterior views, now featuring an extended experience with app sponsor Cadillac
- Vehicle stats, best deals and pricing
- Interactive experience in which maneuvers of the tablet screen mimic the driver's eyes inside the vehicle - including the ability to virtually "open" the glove compartment and investigate the storage of the center console
- Desktop version of the app
To download Autoblog 360, visit your iOS or Android app store.
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Jenkins council will meet to discuss vacancy
The Jenkins City Council will meet at 7 p.m. Monday, Jan. 7, to discuss candidates for a vacancy on the council.
Though two council members' terms are up at the end of the year, only one member, Gary Hart, filed for re-election in November. Council member Dale Daudt did not file.
The council set the meeting date and time during its regular monthly meeting Monday, Dec. 10.
City Clerk Krista Okerman reported that the city had some write-in candidates at the election, but even those represented a five-way tie. If one write-in candidate did have the majority, that candidate would still need to accept the position.
In other business Monday, the council:
• Heard a report from Okerman regarding zoning and site inspections she completed. All inspections met compliance with Jenkins zoning regulations.
• Set a final budget workshop for 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 18, with a special meeting directly following to approve the final operating budget and levy for 2013.


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Finally had a warm day here after two months sub-freezing with snow and ice. Found one hive dead. Starvation. Upper HB had 6 frames full or partial honey on either side of center. Text book: cluster didn't break to send scouts to find it. Lower HB has many frames with moldy pollen in cells. What should I do with these? Can the bees clean them out or is this comb a lost cause?
By the way, I put the full frames on top of a queen excluder above a neighboring hive. Both of the other hives in yard are thriving.
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Sex is the most natural thing in the world -- but what about all those less-than-natural products you're using to have it?
Though it may seem quite minor, the condoms and sex toys being used and thrown out add to landfills, and many of the lubricants and products that we're using inside our bodies contain chemicals that, frankly, could hurt us down the road.
"The sex toy industry isn't regulated -- everything is sold as a 'novelty' product," explains Kim Sedgwick, co-owner of Toronto-based eco-friendly sexual and reproductive health shop Red Tent Sisters.
She notes that because of that, most sex toys are often made with phthalates, a class of plastics that has been banned from other products, thanks to its links to health concerns, including reproductive issues and cancer. It also means the toy is more porous, making it difficult to clean properly.
Sedgwick recommends sex toys made from silicone, a non-porous material that doesn't break down as easily, so that it's not necessary to throw them out after only a few months of use. Rechargeable batteries are also a greener option, and many companies have moved towards that model as of late.
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A favourite of Kim Sedgwick, who owns eco-friendly shop Red Tent Sisters, Blossom Organics is a water-based lubricant with the principle ingredient of aloe. The healing properties of aloe are particularly great for women who have sensitivity, and the organic ingredients mean no chemicals for the body.
A green approach to birth control doesn't include hormones, which covers every pill available. For the alternative, Sedwick's sister, Amy, is an educator in the Justisse Method for fertility, a practice that involves charting a woman's cycle using temperature and cervical mucous. Its rate of effectiveness has been
The silicone toys made by Fun Factory, a German company that manufactures its toys in adherence to the country's rigorous standards, are preferred by eco-sex lovers. Because silicone is non-porous, it makes them far easier to clean, and less likely to break down and discarded.
Hathor Aprhodisia lubricants are made by a company that originally specialized in skincare that was opposed to chemicals in the products going into our bodies. Using essential oils with a water-based formula, Hathor products are glycerin-free, which is especially important for women prone to yeast infections.
Lelo's toys for men and women are beloved for their sleek designs as much as their ability to recharge, meaning no batteries to use and throw out. They're also made of silicone for non-porous safety and come with a one-year warranty, just in case anything about the products are subpar.
We've all heard a lot about the benefits of Kegel exercises, but it can be difficult to figure out exactly how to do them. The Magic Banana is a tool that helps strengthen these muscles, stimulate the G-spot, and apparently, can even help with lower back pain. It was created in Canada, is manufactured in England and is composed of body-safe, durable, non-toxic materials.
Another option is Sliquid, a water-based lubricant that comes in a variety of options (tingling, flavoured and more) with silicone or water/silicone ingredients. It's touted as vegan friendly, as well as safe for use with condoms.
A sex toy -- a vibrator, specifically -- meant for couples, the We-Vibe 2 has a medical-grade silicone casing for durability, carbon-neutral manufacturing process and is rechargeable, with a one-year warranty.
While latex condoms help couples practice birth control and safe sex, they also have a serious environmental impact, as they don't biodegrade for a long time, if ever. There are only a few condom companies that manufacture eco-friendly options -- and none currently distributing in Canada. One option that can be ordered for delivery is Glyde, a U.K.-based condom company with products that are approved the Vegan Society for the complete lack of animal content in their products.
Another eco-friendly option for delivery is Sir Richard's Condom Company, a vegan-certified company that manufactures condoms made from latex, albeit with natural options without any extra ingredients -- and with a lubricant that contains no parabens, spermicide or glycerin. The company also donates a condom to a developing country for every one purchased, helping out the overpopulation and social of the eco-friendly question.
Lubricants, meanwhile, can contain a couple of potentially harmful ingredients, including parabens and glycerine. Parabens are used as preservatives in many cosmetics and products, and alarms have been raised over the past few years about their ability to mimic estrogen and consequent relation to diseases like breast cancer. While both Health Canada and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration have found reports inconclusive, large companies like Jamieson have gotten on board with paraben-free products -- exactly what you should be looking for in a personal lubricant, says Sedgwick. Glycerine can cause issues for women prone to yeast infections, as it's a form of sugar and can increase the bacteria.
Birth control is a bit trickier -- with overpopulation probably the planet's biggest issue, not getting pregnant could be the greenest behaviour possible. But contraception isn't particularly environmentally friendly: Though there are many options for the Pill, each is a form of hormone therapy, a decidedly unnatural option. There are vegan and biodegradable condoms available, but it takes a bit of research to find, and they often must be shipped.
One option, the intrauterine device (IUD), is advocated by environmentalists like Adria Vasil, who calls it "the greenest form of birth control next to abstinence." It is, however, somewhat invasive, and doesn't work as an option for everyone.
Sedgwick's suggestion is the Justisse Method, which is taught by her sister and co-owner Amy. It involves charting the menstrual cycle using temperature, cervical mucus and various other physical indicators for fertility, and having sex based on that. Rates of efficacy are as high as 99 per cent, but it requires some serious attention to detail -- though it's free and doesn't use any products, if it's not followed consistently, it could result in an unwanted pregnancy.
No matter which toy, lubricant or birth control you choose, Sedgwick stresses the importance of going into a store and trying it out in person, at least the first time. While the embarrassment factor may be higher than simply ordering online, people can have adverse reactions to ingredients and textures, and speaking with someone who knows everything that's out there can make a world of difference.


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[quote user="BluGiantPies"]With so many free agents and very little cap room, I think that the giants should trade down to get another cost controlled player.
Rd1- trade with the Miami dolphins so they can trade up and grab tannehill before the redskins get him. We receive there second and fourth rd choices.
2 pick 8 Stephen hill wr Georgia tech with manningham probably going elsewhere we will probably need a replacement. While his route tree doesn't have many branches his size and speed combination will be to hard for Reese to pass up. With a little coaching this kid could be Calvin Johnson lite
2 pick 32 Casey Hayward CB Vanderbilt our secondary played sogreat in the playoffs but Ross and tryon and tt are all freeagents and two are coming off serious injuries. Casey's ball skills are outstanding and he is excellent against the run.
3 pick 32 Andrew datko our offensive line deffinetly needs a youth infusion. Datko before his injury was a first round lock its worth it to take a gamble on a first rd talent with essentially a fourth rd pick.
4 pick 8 ladarius green te Louisiana lafeyette. This was the yr of the tight end in the NFL and this kids size and speed combo is on par with the jimmy Graham's of the world. He needs the add a little weight but at 6`6 he deffinetly has the frame to add it.
4 pick 32 james-michael Johnson MLB Nevada with Goff coming off acl and being a free agent and Greg Jones not maturing at this point a MLB is a neccesity in this draft and there aren't many better then Mr. Johnson.
Rd 4 compensatory selection from Barry coefield. Philip Blake center Baylor baas was bad this yr some developmental depth is needed. Blake is strong and has good quickness.
Rd 5 pick 32 jamarcus'yoshi' hardrick LT Nebraska red eye turned me on to this guy and he is an animal and I don't understand how he's not ranked alot higher on the tackle list. Has a mean streak and plays to the whistle check out red eyes vid of him vs south Carolina against clowney and ingram. Also from same community college as jpp and jacquan williams.lets keep going back to this well.
rd 6 pick 32 tauren Poole RB Tennessee good back who battled injuries and a crappy online all year but tore it up at the senior bowl
Rd7 not sure if we traded this pick for sage rosenfels last yr or not but if we did I think we may get a compensatory selection for Steve smith or Kevin boss . Akiem hicks the large man from Canada that played at the shrine game he's 6'4 325 and has decent athleticisim.[/quote]I like Hayward in the late 2nd rd. He would be a good addition to our secondary. Like you said he plays the run well and is a ball hawk.
The more I read from other posters and other sites, I would not mind the Giants taking that James Michael Johnson in the 4th rd.