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More male role models participating in local education
Following the success of the Pequot Lakes Watch D.O.G.S. (Dads of Great Students) program, Pine River-Backus Elementary and Nisswa Elementary schools are now reaching out to local dads to increase adult male role models in schools.
Eagle View Elementary School has had a Watch D.O.G.S. program since 2010. The program spread to the Pequot Lakes Middle Level grades after the first two successful years.
The program brings fathers, grandfathers, uncles and other responsible adult male role models into the schools to encourage learning and positive behaviors in children. PR-B and Nisswa are both organizing similar programs.
Nisswa launched its Watch D.O.G.S. program Nov. 7 by inviting interested father figures to the school to sign up to donate time to the school. The school's goal was to get Watch D.O.G.S. signed up for each day of the remaining school year.
Top D.O.G.S. Luke Waln, father of two, and Randy Capelle, father of three, led the launch. Waln and Capelle each believe the program is good for students and parents alike.
"It's important to get fathers more involved in their kids' education. If you springboard them into getting involved in school then they also get more involved at home with their kids' school work. It's going to be a benefit for not only the kids but also the father, and definitely the school," Capelle said.
Waln and Capelle said statistics show that active positive male role models can decrease teenage pregnancies, keep kids in school longer and improve grades. Overall, having positive role models of both genders results in better rounded individuals.
"Kids that also have an active male role model actually excel even more," Waln said.
The Watch D.O.G.S. program does allow dads some time with their own kids, but the program also schedules time where the D.O.G.S. work with other students by reading to them or being read to, or simply by serving as an additional monitor in playgrounds and hallways.
"Volunteers will be working with kids from the moment the kids get off the buses at 7:45," said Nisswa principal Erin Herman. "Our teachers have put together some pretty valuable volunteer opportunities during the day. That parent will be able to be with their child for part of the day, but then at recess and the cafeteria, and then be part of reading groups and learning centers throughout the day."
"It's also an extra set of eyes and ears. It's extra eyes on the playground where sometimes problems can come up. It helps everybody. You have that Watch D.O.G. looking over you, you're a little less apt to bully. You're less apt to cause problems," Waln said. "I do think that other kids will benefit just because some of them don't have a positive male role model. There will be a different guy every day. That's just showing these kids there's a lot of good guys out there."
Last year, Pine River-Backus Elementary School adopted a similar program, but with key differences. PR-B's Men of March differed from Watch D.O.G.S. in duration and origin. Because the Watch D.O.G.S. program is proprietary and owned by a franchise, the PR-B PTO opted instead to run its own program using the same principles, but a different name.
"We've been kind of wanting to do something similar to what Pequot does, only on a smaller scale. So we experimented last year by doing the Men of March. We had men volunteer every single day in March and it ended up continuing into April," said Tina Hanneken, organizer and PR-B mother.
Volunteers for the program wore orange T-shirts that read, "Real men volunteer here at PR-B," so they would stand out in a crowd. Though the event was successful last year, Hanneken said there will be changes made when the program is used again this school year.
"We plan to do that again, but we want to pick weeks to do it this year, instead of a month," Hanneken said.
As a result, the name will change but organizers have not yet decided to what.
The PR-B program operates much the same way as the Nisswa and Pequot Lakes programs.
"When they volunteer we try and make sure they are in their child's classroom. They volunteer during gym time. A lot of time they are within the classroom," Hanneken said. "Depending on the grade level they would help kids catch up with work, help other students in the classroom with reading. They go out to recess with them, have lunch with them. Basically they just shadow their child or children during the day."
Though fathers are encouraged to volunteer for these programs, Pequot Lakes, Pine River-Backus and Nisswa accept other positive male role models, including uncles, grandparents and close family friends or pastors.
For more information about the PR-B program, contact Tina Hanneken at firstname.lastname@example.com.
Nisswa School had 20 D.O.G.S. sign up at the launch with more still coming in. Herman said there are 45 days open through the end of February waiting to be filled. There will be another event later in the school year to invite more men to volunteer at Nisswa School.
To sign up or for more information about the Nisswa Watch D.O.G.S. program, contact the school at 961-6860.


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The White House has decided to fight back against the release of a video by Naked Emperor News with some video warfare of its own to defend Barack Obama on his health-care reform plans. Entitled "The Truth about Health Care Insurance Reform," itself a change from what used to be called "health-care reform," the video features former news reporter Linda Douglass accusing Obama's opponents of scare tactics. Politico's Mike Allen reports that Douglass and the White House accuse NEN and others of "cherry picking" quotes to make Obama look as though he favors single-payer systems and wants to use the public plan as a Trojan horse to implement it:
"Hi. I'm Linda Douglass. I'm the communications director for the White House Office of Health Reform, and one of my jobs is to keep track of all the disinformation that's out there about health-insurance reform. And there are a lot of very deceiving headlines out there right now, such as this one — take a look at this one. This one says, 'Uncovered Video: Obama Explains How His Health Care Plan Will Eliminate PRIVATE Insurance.'
"Well, nothing can be farther from the truth. You know the people who always try to SCARE people whenever you try to bring them health-insurance reform are at it again. And they're taking sentences and phrases out of context, and they're cobbling them together to leave a VERY false impression. The truth is that the president has been talking to the American people a LOT about health-insurance reform and what is at stake for them.
"So what happens is that because he's talking to the American people so much, there are people out there with a computer and a lot of free time, and they take a phrase here and there — they simply cherry-pick and put it together, and make it sound like he's saying something that he didn't really say."
Douglass seems to have taken to her role as a propagandist rather well for someone who worked as a supposedly objective reporter for so long. How difficult is it to look through the first 64 seconds of the video Douglass attempts to rebut to find what Obama really had to say about single payer in 2003, while Obama prepared to run for the US Senate?
"I happen to be a proponent of single-payer, universal health care plans."
Or perhaps this at 50 seconds, from 2007 while Obama was running for President:
"But I don't think we're going to be able to eliminate employer coverage immediately. There's going to be potentially some transition process. I can envision a decade out, or 15 years out, or 20 years out."
What did Obama say here? He says that he wants to eliminate employer coverage over a transition period, and that he favors a single-payer system. If Obama has ever walked back either of those two statements made as a candidate for two national political offices, I've yet to hear it. Instead of explaining some sort of evolution in Obama's thinking on these points, Douglass attempts to propagandize by claiming that people who saw these clips didn't hear Obama say exactly what he did. It's the equivalent of a Jedi mind trick, only it's the weak-minded trying to conduct the trick.
I've received a lot of e-mail this morning about this article, with ire directed at Mike Allen for not making more clear the disconnect between Douglass' attack and the clips of Obama supporting single-payer health-care systems. Earlier, I contacted Allen for his response to the criticism:
The article was a news account disclosing the White House's video response to a video that had been posted on Breitbart.tv and linked on the Drudge Report. I transcribed the part of the Breitbart video referred to in Drudge's headline a) for clarity — so readers could see what was being debated; and b) for balance, so that we wouldn't just have the White House side of it. And we linked to both videos, so people can make up their own minds. We'll continue to report this story as we learn of new developments.
I think it would have helped to get more of the NEN video transcribed and into the Politico piece. However, the focus of the story was the White House pushback, which was newsworthy in itself (and a feather in NEN's cap, needless to say). Politico could have hosted both videos as well, but that wouldn't have been Allen's call, anyway. They did link directly to the NEN video to give readers access to the argument.
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After almost 20 years in Congress, moving through disparate settings has become familiar for US Senator Jack Reed.
So it wasn't particularly surprising when Barack Obama asked Reed — who, thanks to his West Point- Army Ranger background, offers a respected voice on national security issues — to join him as part of a bipartisan delegation to Iraq, Afghanistan, Kuwait, and Jordan last month.
Similarly, the way in which Reed sat down with liberal bloggers from Rhode Island's Future for an August 7 videotaped interview at Local 121, the downtown Providence restaurant and bar, shows how the Democrat makes regular appearances around the Ocean State.
As he closes out his second six-year term in the Senate, perhaps the most elite club in politics — and a long way from his modest roots in Cranston — Reed is the subject of ongoing speculation about his future.
The focus is whether he will take a role in a Democratic administration should Obama win the presidential election in November.
In response to such guessing, Reed's mantra is that he wants to stay in the Senate. Considering how the 58-year-old senator has an almost-$4 million war chest and consistently polls as the most popular elected official in Rhode Island, he's a virtual lock to beat his two opponents, Democrat Christopher F. Young and Republican Robert Tingle.
To some, Reed's early disavowals of interest in an administration position seemed questionable, partly because of his call to service and partly because of the enhanced opportunities in the private sector that come with White House experience.
It's true, too, barring a change by the Democrat-controlled General Assembly, that Republican Governor Donald L. Carcieri will retain the authority to name a replacement if Reed were to win election in November and then take another post, thereby narrowing the margin of Democratic control in the Senate.
If Obama wins and insists that Reed accept the secretary of defense job, "It would be hard for any American to say no to that," acknowledges Sheldon Whitehouse, Rhode Island's junior senator.
Yet there's a case to be made not just that Reed truly wants to remain in the Senate, but that it's the best place for him to be.
"Right now, he is money in the bank for Rhode Islanders," says Whitehouse, offering a view not necessarily restricted to partisan Democrats. Earlier this year, Knowlegis ranked Reed as the 17th most-influential of the 100 senators. And with seats on the powerful Senate Appropriations Committee and on the Senate Armed Services Committee, his influence is bound to grow with the passage of time. This is far more consequential for Rhode Island than the short-term boost in the collective consciousness that would come with a Cabinet appointment.
Reed may not be charismatic or a generator of new ideas. But the qualities that underlie his high approval ratings — thoughtfulness, diligence, trustworthiness, and remembering his roots — represent the flip side of Rhode Island's less savory politics.
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The Amundsen-Scott South Pole Station made headlines in April when
the doctor for that remote science facility was taken seriously ill
in the middle of the dark, frigid Antarctic winter. Thankfully,
Canadian pilots successfully evacuated the stricken
physician—but he was not all that was ailing at the bottom of
the world. The station itself has been deteriorating for years,
prompting the National Science Foundation to begin this past year a
$153 million modernization, which should be complete by early 2006.
Built in the 1970s to replace an even older South Pole base (which
is now buried under nine meters of snow), the Amundsen-Scott Station
consists of a large geodesic dome and several smaller outbuildings.
The dome is half-buried in drifts and suffers from an unstable
foundation that threatens its integrity. Many other parts of the
infrastructure—from fuel distribution to waste
disposal—are also in dire need of refurbishment. But
construction at this remote site is no small task. All materials
have to be carried in by air from McMurdo Station on the coast using
special ski-equipped transport planes. And workers have to contend
with temperatures that average around –32 degrees Celsius over
the summer months.
The logistical difficulties and great expense prompt one to ask: Why
maintain a permanent science base at the South Pole at all? One
answer is that certain kinds of research can be done in no other
spot. In particular, the South Pole is said to offer an ideal
setting for astronomers, because the air is exceptionally cold, thin
and dry, making this locale the next best place to space for siting
a telescope. The South Pole also provides astrophysicists with a
remarkable laboratory to study high-energy neutrinos: AMANDA
(Antarctic Muon and Neutrino Detector Array) uses deeply buried
sensors at the South Pole to register the rare interactions between
these particles and the ice itself.
Such rationales for a base at the South Pole do not, however, hold
up very well under scrutiny. AMANDA could, for example, be installed
at any Antarctic site where the glacial ice is thick and free of
dust. Also, the air at the South Pole is, in fact, not so perfect
for astronomy, because it is colder at the surface than a few
hundred meters above. John Bally, an astronomer now at the
University of Colorado, Boulder, who was responsible for site
testing at the South Pole, points out that this temperature
inversion combined with the stiff winds there give rise to a
turbulent layer of air that blurs optical and infrared images. Bally
also notes that there is a perpetual ice fog at the South Pole in
winter and that the base is situated on the auroral circle, the
locus where charged particles in the upper atmosphere light up the
sky most intensely: "You would not go about picking
astronomical sites the way this was done."
Indeed, these problems make the South Pole appropriate for only a
limited number of astronomical observations, primarily those in the
submillimeter to millimeter regime. Shorter wavelengths (infrared
and optical) can be better studied in places like Mauna Kea in
Hawaii, which lacks a troublesome inversion layer. And longer
wavelengths (centimeter- and longer-wave radio frequencies) are so
little bothered by atmospheric absorption that siting the receiving
antennas at the ends of the earth is not necessary.
The submillimeter- to millimeter-scale observations are, however,
critical to the study of the cosmic microwave background radiation,
and they are useful too for examining molecular clouds in stellar
nurseries. So some astronomers are quite keen to set up their
instruments in Antarctica to take advantage of the thin, cold air.
Still, the South Pole is probably not the best place to conduct
these operations from a purely scientific perspective, because
higher elevations on the Antarctic Plateau offer even thinner and
colder air.
One such place is Dome C (located in the Australian sector, at
roughly 73 degrees South latitude), where French and Italian
scientists are now setting up a permanent base, called Concordia
Station. Peter Timbie, a physicist at the University of Wisconsin,
Madison, who plans to study the microwave background radiation from
Antarctica, says that although Dome C might be a slightly better
place to deploy his instrument, he plans to use South Pole Station
because he is reluctant to ask the NSF for money to do astronomy at
a French-Italian base: "My guess is that they would not be real
excited about that." Timbie notes that there is really very
little difference between the two sites for his research, but he
points out that the turbulent inversion layer may be absent at
Concordia, making it superior to the Pole for optical and infrared astronomy.
European and Australian astronomers are indeed quite interested in
the opportunities that Dome C affords. Still, U.S. participation
will probably not amount to much, because, as Bally notes, "the
U.S. has put all its eggs in South Pole." This strategy is hard
to defend on the basis of doing the best astronomy, the discipline
most often cited in official statements about the scientific
importance of Amundsen-Scott Station. Why then is keeping a base at
the South Pole worth the $153 million price tag?
The fundamental reason is that a permanent South Pole station is a
political necessity. The Under Secretary of State for Global Affairs
summed up the situation well in a 1997 letter to Norman Augustine,
then Chairman of the Board for Lockheed Martin Corporation and head
of an external panel to review the U.S. Antarctic program: "?
maintaining an active and influential United States presence in
Antarctica serves important strategic and foreign policy objectives.
This presence in Antarctica, anchored at the South Pole, gives us a
decisive voice in the Antarctic Treaty system, which is the basis
for the peace and stability of the area."
How the U.S. earned the privilege of siting one of its Antarctic
bases at the geographic pole in the first place is a charming piece
of history. American scientists first suggested the idea to the
Department of Defense in September of 1954 as part of their strategy
for the International Geophysical Year, a multi-nation research
effort focused on Antarctica. At the time, U.S. officials were
unwilling to commit to such a difficult undertaking. But just 10
months later at a planning conference in Paris, Russian scientists
announced that the Soviet government intended to erect a station at
the South Pole. The Americans in attendance were dumbstruck. Paul
Siple, a member of the U.S. delegation, recounts what followed in
his 1959 book 90° South:
Taking up the reins, Prof. G. Laclavere, the French
chairman of the conference, turned toward the Russians and shook his
head. "I'm sorry," he told them, "but we have already
accepted the offer of the United States to erect and man a South
Pole Station. We don't think there should be two stations there.
Siple further explains that the Russians subsequently accepted
Laclavère's suggestion that they build their station at the
geomagnetic south pole (a base called Vostok, which remains in place
today), making it impossible for the U.S. not to set up a
South Pole station.
Vostok, the consolation prize, is arguably a more valuable site for
scientific research in that by sheer luck it overlies a huge
subglacial lake, which investigators are eager to probe for signs of
life. And the glacial ice above this lake contains a longer record
of past climates than can be found at the South Pole. Vostok Station
also sits at a higher elevation, offering astronomers thinner and
colder air. Indeed Vostok boasts the lowest temperature ever
recorded on the surface of the earth: about –90 degrees C. So
in this sense at least, it was the Russians who won the cold
war.—David Schneider
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Starting alongside Webster will be former first-round draft pick Prince Amukamara, who took great strides in 2012 and looked even more impressive in his first full season with the team after he missed most of his rookie year in 2011 with a broken foot. Amukamara has all of the skills and tools to assert himself in the league as a true shutdown corner and potentially, take over the unit as the number one corner on the Giants. Amukamara not only feels that be can be the best of the bunch, but feels that he is an elite defender on the field." Read more...


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I'm looking for a couple of people too: Legacy 1, level 6...
I'm looking for a couple of people too: Legacy 1, level 66. I've Regen Lvl 3 & Ammo Award 3 / Bargain 3, all the co-op weapon mods and Ao3 / Team Medic.
Vast majority of my rank comes from co-op, I've completed the adventures multiple times on hard. I've done Underground on crushing with randoms, but have wiped out on the others. I've 42 hard and 2 crushing co-op completes (1 crushing arena), and I think I know the power weapons locations & strategy for adventures. I'd greatly appreciate a couple of experienced people helping me out to get my star UK based, but I play generally US evening 7pm-12pm EST. No mic, but am happy to listen & take direction / text chat. Add me!
Anyone up for a crushing playthrough? I got the star but...
Anyone up for a crushing playthrough? I got the star but doing my 2nd legacy and thought this would be a fast way to level up again and get some treasures along the way.. if your down add me.


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Aerospace Technology Center Frequently Asked Questions
Featured on this page are Frequently Asked Questions related to the Pulaski Technical College Aerospace Technology Center.
1. What are the minimum requirements for entering the A & P program?
The FAA regulations states that you must be 18 years of age or older prior to be issued an A & P license and that you MUST be able to read and understand English. Pulaski Technical College requires that you have graduated from an approved high school or received your GED.
2. How much does the A & P program cost?
The entire A & P program cost is less than $12,000, and based on the current Pulaski Technical College cost per credit hour plus fees per semester over the five semester program. There are some additional costs for books and tools but they are not excessive. We are able to offer this program at this rate because we are a state supported school. A private school in Oklahoma charges in excess of $35,000 to get the A & P certification.
3. Besides tuition costs, what other costs are involved?
Over the 20 month program you will need to purchase text books costing approximately $300 (subject to change). In addition to text books we require a minimum amount of personal tools. Most of the tools we ask you to have are standard and, depending on the manufacture, cost to you will be minimal.
4. Is there financial aid available to aviation school students?
The Pulaski Technical College Financial Aid Department can help you with financial aid. There are Pell Grants and low interest student loans available for those who qualify. Complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). You may submit your application electronically via FAFSA on the WEB.
5. Does the aviation school program accept the GI Bill for payment?
There is a VA representative available who will assist you in submitting the necessary documentation to start your GI Bill payments. Students will want to accomplish this prior to the beginning of class.
6. Are people on different rehabilitation programs (VA rehab or Arkansas rehab) eligible for the aviation program?
A Pulaski Technical College representative (Financial Aid) will be able to provide you with more information concerning rehab programs.
7. I am currently serving in the military. Does the Pulaski Technical College Aerospace program accept tuition assistance?
Tuition assistance is accepted, you will have to submit your approved tuition assistance form from your unit to the Pulaski Technical College Business Office prior to beginning of class.
8. Having been in the military, does the FAA accept any of my past experience towards my A & P certification?
The FAA can give credit to individuals who qualified as powerplant technicians (jet engine) or crew chief/plane captains. If you have any questions concerning your status, please call the Aerospace Technology Center at (501) 835-5420. The FAA bases their certification on your AFSC/MOS and years of experience. An interview with the FAA is required.
9. Does the aviation school give credit for past experience?
If students provide documentation that they have received more instruction and are qualified in a specific subject area, the Aerospace Technology Center can provide students the opportunity of testing out of a subject. For example, if a student is a certified welder they would be allowed to test out of the welding subject offered by the Aerospace Technology Center.
10. I have received certification from the FAA for Powerplant (or Airframe), can I still enroll in the Aerospace Maintenance Program?
The Aerospace Technology Center will assist students in every way to complete there A & P certification requirements. Students' only delay may be waiting for needed subjects to be offered.
11. Is the Aerospace Technology Center School the only way to get Airframe and Powerplant certification?
No, the FAA regulation mentions three ways to meet the A&P certification requirements: 1) Work in the civilian industry under the supervision of a licensed A & P mechanic, documenting all training for a period of 18 months for each rating (Airframe or Powerplant). 2) Military experience in an FAA approved field, or 3) Attend an FAA approved technical school such Pulaski Technical College.
12. How long are your classes and do you offer night classes?
The day program runs for 5 semester or 20 months. Classes begin at 7:30 am until 2 pm Monday through Thursday. During the summer semester classes run Monday through Friday. The evening program runs from 5 pm through 10 pm Monday through Thursday until completion of the program, approximately 30 months.
13. Once I complete the program does Pulaski Tech issue my A & P license?
No, once a student receives a course completion certificate for either Powerplant or Airframe students are eligible to take the federal exam(s). PTC Aerospace is affiliated with CATS testing, an FAA authorized testing center for the written tests. We also have affiliated Designated Mechanics Examiners (DMEs) who are authorized by the FAA to give the Oral and Practical Exams and, once you have passed all exams, issue the A & P certificate.
14. Is the cost for FAA testing included in my tuition?
Yes, the cost of the federal written exams and oral/practical exams are included in the tuition costs.
15. Does the Aerospace Technology Center have a job placement policy?
No, however, we remain in contact with the major aviation companies in the Central Arkansas area as well as potential employers who contact us via the internet and other placement agencies. We are usually able to provide students good potential employment information.
16. As an A & P mechanic how much can I expect to earn?
Currently, in the Little Rock area, beginning hourly wages is around $16 to $18 per hour with little or no experience. If you have previous aviation experience you may qualify for a high starting wage. Wages vary across the United States. Also there are job opportunities available overseas.
17. Does Pulaski Technical College offer Aviation degree programs?
Yes, besides offering a certification program for Airframe and Powerplant mechanics at this location, you may enroll in four additional, 3 credit hour, classes at the main campus in the area of General Studies and receive an Associates in Applied Science Degree in Aviation Maintenance Technology. Pulaski Technical College also has a relationship with Henderson University for transferring college credits towards a Bachelors degree Aviation Maintenance Management.
18. Other than the Airframe and Powerplant certification programs are there any other aircraft related programs offered at Pulaski Technical College?
The Aerospace Technology Center offers training in Non-Destructive Testing (NDT). Training includes the areas of Dye-penetrant and MagnaFlux Testing, Eddy-Current Testing, Ultrasonic Testing and Radiography. NDT is the use of non-destructive means to find structural flaws in aircraft surfaces and other metal structures.
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A heavy metal fan, particularly in New Jersey during the mid to late eighties who frequents and walks around any of the many suburban indoor shopping malls for recreation especially on weekends. Attire typically is exemplified by long hair, denim jean jacket with 'Peace Sells' Megadeth patch on the back, Iron Maiden tee shirt, and high top sneakers.
Maller: Any 80's metalhead with an old muscle car and Slayer blasting out the windows.
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i person that will start sentence or a subject and then stop it right away or say "never mind"...sometimes with intenions to cause mental anguish or to provoke someone
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Search continues for Grass Valley's Wilma Barnhart
July 17, 2013
The search continues for Wilma Barnhart, a 74-year-old Grass Valley woman who was last seen July 7.
Barnhart lives alone at a mobile home park on Primrose Lane, said longtime friend Sheri Anastasio. She was supposed to spend the night Sunday either at Anastasio's Lake Englebright home or the residence of another friend off Rattlesnake Road.
But Barnhart did not show up at either house.
"It's just not like her to disappear," Anastasio said Monday.
She was reported missing Wednesday and Grass Valley Police officers put out an advisory and a missing-persons report at that time.
Grass Valley Police Det. Sarah Carpenter, who is handling the missing-persons case, said the California Highway Patrol has done a flyover of the areas Barnhart might have traveled and saw no sign of her vehicle.
Yuba County authorities have been contacted as well.
A Silver Alert was issued Saturday.
Barnhart shopped at Rite Aid at 10:52 a.m. Sunday, then bought gas from Flyers on Plaza Drive at about 12:12 p.m. She also used her debit card at a Bank of America ATM machine on South Church Street in Grass Valley at about 1:20 p.m., according to a press release from Grass Valley Police Capt. Rex Marks.
There has been no further financial activity recorded for Barnhart, but Marks said that was not unusual for her, as she reportedly prefers to use cash.
Barnhart is described as 5-foot-5, 180 pounds, with gray hair and brown eyes. She wears glasses and takes medication for a thyroid issue, Anastasio said.
She drives a brown 1999 GMC Envoy, license plate 4DMJ032.
According to Anastasio, the Envoy had a number of faded frog stickers on the back, as well as shiny items such as beads and bells on the antenna.
Barnhart keeps a number of stuffed frogs inside the vehicle, including a giant one that often sat in a passenger seat.
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I am bored, so just want to start an off topic thread.
I am new to the RC world (only 2 months .
Compared to my photography hobby, this RC hobby is less and more expensive at the same time
I got a mini e-revo + mini summit + bunch of upgrade and third parties parts (CVD, 2 new servos, 4 tires, and more) for below 1k, which is less than an L lens.
However, with L lenses, i can always resale and got most, if not all of my $ back when i need it or want to try different lenses, unlike the RC word, which is very much water under bridge
Don't get me wrong, i really enjoy the little rc cars i have now, just want to know what other bobbies other rc owners have.
The only suck part is that i can't hold the transmitter and the shutter at the same time
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do bees fight much when frames of bees are put together from different hives
do bees fight much when frames of bees are put together from different hives
When combining 2 hives you can use a sheet of newspaper and cut a slit in the paper and the bees will clean it out. By that time they will be past fighting. Dale
If you put frames from different hives together in the same box they will fight.
Sometimes a lot of bees get killed. The newspaper method is the most common method for combining them. Sometimes when doing shaken swarms bees from several hives are shaken off into the same box. Usually they are sprayed with a little water or very thin sugar water. Also usually they are young bees from the brood nest.
i've mixed up frames from several hives in one 5-frame nuc without too much fighting,try not to get many field bees(make your split in the middle of a good day),nurse bees are less agressive,also i spray the bees and box(be careful of brood) with sugar water with anise oil in it,as well as smoking them alot.
I normally use frames from different colonies to make up nucs. I usually see very little fighting. I do as Br. Adam recommends and expose the bees to light for a few minutes then after the complement of frames are out from several colonies. I go back and stock the nuc boxes. Bees thus treated seem to fight little. For example. Pull three frames of brood from 10 colonies systematically setting against hive or nuc boxes in a sunny spot. This gives 30 frames of brood. Go back to first frames pulled add three centered in each box, then one honey and foundation. The colonies are still open and two frames of bees shaken in. Close up. Go down the line. Should give 10 nucs or 15 nucs with two frames of brood (adding extra drawn comb). With this method you know the resources you have to work with. Some colonies may be able to give up 4 frames other only 1 or 2. Then you can divide up and make similar strengthed nucs/splits or what have you.
I have been told that the best way is to do it the way Clayton stated. If you let the frames with bees "air out" the Pheromone from the queen will be less and they will not fight. If you spray them down before you put them together this also helps.
Question creating nucs as Clayton described
If I created a nuc using Italian brood but introduced a Carnolian queen, would this work?
Seems like it shouldn't make much difference being that the nurse bees are accepting.
From my experience, breed of the queen and the brood are irelevant to success.
Hi Micheal,
From my experience, breed of the queen and the brood are irelevant to success.
Same here. However I have seen an iteresting pic shown to me by Barry. It was a battery box of queens with russian queens and another commercially available stock (can't remember). The bees used to cover the queens in this battery were all on the other stock with very few on the russians. Something different about the phermones released by the russian stock. Haven't work with russian stock personaly but was a very interesting pic. Maybe Barry could find it?
I've introduced Russian queens to other stock with no problems though.
If reading Brother Adams' "Beekeeping at Buckfast Abbey", was a legally required prerequisite to becoming a beekeeper, we wouldn't need these forums to answer beginners questions. I as so impressed by his writings 25 years ago, that I both visited him and switched to deep Dadant frames for my brood chambers. Built a dozen twelve frame deep hives with square medium depth supers, still in use today. And this last winter I made 16 deep frame Langstroth dimension hives.
What if you used the 12 frame Dadant deep box on the bottom, standard Langstroth boxes for supers on top and just board to cover the gap for the difference? Then you wouldn't have to lift those 12 frame boxes and you wouldn't have to build them.
I find brood and bees can be mixed up easily, if done right. I go through the bee yards and pull extra frames to make up splits without hessitation. I think the bees get disorientated and confused, with mixing sents of the queen and with their new surroundings. I always introduce a new queen into the made up splits, to which she is mostly accepted within three or four days.
thank for all the replys
I only have 31 square medium honey supers for my 12 square deep hives, so I do in most years have to stack on some Langstroth dimension supers with a board to cover the gap. I this year found at Swienty in Denmark, square Queen excluders for my 12 frame hives, so this is the first year in 20 some years that I didn't have Langstroth dimension excluders with boards taking up the extra 3.75 inches. I rarely move hives, and I think a twelve frame deep weighs less than a double Langstroth. As one is using a single brood chamber, one doesn't often have to lift it full, unles moving orcleaning the bottom board.
clayton if one were to use a screened board on top of a stroung hive would the two splits requeen them selfs. how long if one hadhoney how long befor one move.


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Ever since the Arawa people first guided European visitors around Rotorua's thermal treasures, the region has been a magnet for tourists. In 1886, despite the Tarawera eruption changing the landscape and destroying the Pink and White Terraces, the region continued to thrive. Visitors were as keen then as they are today to take the waters, experience Maori culture and marvel at the region's natural wonders.
After numerous adrenalin-filled treks around Roto-vegas, we decided it was time to remind ourselves of the town's tourism roots.
The best place to begin exploring Rotorua's heritage is at the Rotorua Museum of Art and History, Te Whare Taonga o Te Arawa, a majestic presence on the shores of Lake Rotorua. The focal point of the impressive Government Gardens, this grade one historic building, opened in 1908, beginning life as a bathhouse. It was one of the New Zealand Government's first major investments in tourism.
For the finest view of the town, we trekked up several flights of stairs to the observation tower to survey the lake in all its glory and see, first hand, how Rotorua is nestled in the crater of a volcano.
A fact both magnificent and daunting to contemplate. We then descended to the bowels of the building to examine the workings of the original bath pipes. Balneology, we learned, is the science of baths and bathing. One popular treatment, back in the day, involved passing a small electric current through the water, the notion of which I found just a little shocking.
The entire museum is amazing, and on this visit two new exhibitions stood out.
Norm Heke's OMGs: Maori Gods in the 21st Century uses lenticular photograph to simultaneously depict traditional legends and heroes in the present and past. They act like holograms, and are terribly stirring.
Other Stories, by greenstone artist Joe Sheehan, is also impressive, a clever twist on traditional carving. Sheehan has crafted everyday objects such as light bulbs, batteries and cassette tapes that all actually work. He has also carved a selection of remote controls and given them an archaeological twist. So clever on so many levels.
Or, if you prefer your history a touch gory (I know a certain 7-year-old who does) the story behind Tutanekai's koauau (flute) is sure to delight. Carved from the arm bone of one of his father's enemies, Tutanekai played the instrument to woo Hinemoa. The flute has been on quite an adventurous journey during its long life, and famously was once hidden down a dead man's throat. But the wildest thing is Tutanekai's flute, which we found breathtaking, now rests in a glass case in the museum.
Our next stop for an authentic taste of Maori culture is the recently refurbished Te Puia Springs, nestled in the Whakarewarewa Geothermal Valley. The cultural performance featured fighting demonstrations, haka, waiata and my personal favourite, poi dancing. The clicking of the women's piupiu combined with the rhythm of poi on flesh gives me goosebumps every time I hear it.
Te Puia's main objective is to preserve Maori culture, as well as provide a school and showcase for traditional arts and crafts. Home to the New Zealand Maori Arts and Crafts Institute, Te Rito (the weaving school) and Te Wananga Whakairo (the carving school) welcome visitors.
The work being done to preserve the artistic heritage, and create jobs and exquisite objects, has to be seen to be appreciated. This is the opportunity of a lifetime for the mere five carving students accepted each year into the course.
The kai at Te Puia is amazing, too. Our tama had clocked up quite an appetite after a full morning at the museum and, when lunch was served, he ate his way through it with gusto, including a large amount of chicken, a pile of hangi-roasted stuffing, corn cobs and perfectly cooked cabbage and kumara. The tomato chutney the chef had seasoned with horopito was exquisite. Between mouthfuls, the young chap was heard to say, "This kai is so awesome, even better than yum cha," which is high praise indeed.
Sated, it was time to admire the silica terraces, bubbling mud pools and world-renowned geyser, Pohutu. Famously, Pohutu reaches heights of 30m up to 20 times a day and has been tickling tourists' fancies since the early 1900s. It really is the most eerie landscape with its terraces of rock and plumes of steam, forced up out of the earth, jetting into the sky.
If that's not enough to keep visitors occupied, Te Puia also has a kiwi enclosure, where a breeding pair will, it's hoped, feel the love before long.
Rotorua is an impressive destination made all the more special by the wonderful people working to educate the manuhiri (visitors), preserve the culture and keep the traditions alive.
• Rotorua Museum. Government Gardens, Rotorua rotoruamuseum.co.nz
• Te Puia - NZ Maori Arts and Crafts Institute. Hemo Rd, Rotorua. tepuia.com Rotorua Museum of Art and History is home to a number of significant taonga.
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I binge-listened to all the Earthsea books on Audible. They're that good.
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text: Alexander Wang's legion of model, editor and stylist fans cant get enough of the label's achingly cool separates and staples. Launched in 2007, the New York-based designer won the coveted CFDA Fashion Fund in 2008, later debuting his first collection of handbags in the same year. With its slouchy silhouette and spacious interior, the "Marti" backpack is a firm favourite. Fuss-free black, metallic leathers and soft, worn-in finishes ensure there's a style to fit every season. Adjust the straps and make it your go-to courier when cycling around the city or on the way to castings, shows and events.


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Homecoming Spotlight: Downtown Campus 10th anniversary
By James Benavides
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(Feb. 25, 2008)--As part of UTSA Homecoming 2008, a celebration of the 10th anniversary of the UTSA Downtown Campus is Wednesday, Feb. 27. The day of free events starts at a 10 a.m. ceremony in Bill Miller Plaza.
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At an opening ceremony, UTSA President Ricardo Romo, Downtown Campus Vice Provost Jesse Zapata and alumnus Michael Rosales. '02, '05, chief executive officer for the Aztec Project Development Ltd., will present a perspective on the Downtown Campus' role in the community and the partnerships that helped establish it. The campus' role will be discussed in relation to "A Shared Vision: UTSA 2016," the university's recently completed comprehensive strategic plan.
"The establishment of UTSA's Downtown Campus has created a win-win situation for the university and the community," said Zapata, who has been assigned to the Downtown Campus since it opened. "Downtown is home to seats of government, culture, commerce, tourism and so many industries vital to San Antonio. Having an educational institution just a few steps away gives our students a chance to get out there for hands-on experiences and it gives professionals an opportunity to expand their skills, making them more effective in the workplace."
The 2007-2008 academic year marks the 10th anniversary of UTSA opening the Frio Street Building and the beginning of UTSA's service to San Antonio's urban center. When it opened in 1997, the UTSA Downtown Campus served 900 students and offered 51 courses. The campus now has an enrollment of 6,400 students, offers approximately 500 courses and is home to the College of Architecture and College of Public Policy as well as the Institute for Economic Development, the Bank of America Child and Adolescent Policy Research Institute and the Mexico Center.
After the 10 a.m. ceremony, guests can visit an open house at 11 a.m. in the Frio Street Building commons hosted by staff members representing the colleges and various offices. Among other activities, there will be information tables at the Institute for Economic Development, Distance Learning and fitness center.
At 4 p.m., there will be a lecture in the Buena Vista Theater by Henry Webber, vice president for community and government affairs and senior lecturer in the School of Social Service Administration at the University of Chicago. Webber will provide perspective on the role of urban universities in their communities and discuss his 2005 essay, "Universities, Communities and Cities: Forging Sustainable Partnerships."
The popular annual concert, "Jazz in the Plaza," is 5-7 p.m. at Bill Miller Plaza. This year's concert will feature performances by the Highlands High School Jazz Band, the UTSA Alex Sutherlin Project and the Joe Posada Jazz Quartet.
For more information on the UTSA Downtown Campus 10th anniversary and Homecoming 2008 activities, visit the UTSA Homecoming 2008 Web site.


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Cristiano Ronaldo deserves to win the Best FIFA footballer of the year award in 2017, despite the fine performances of his rival Lionel Messi, according to Brazilian legend Ronaldo."This year I would choose Cristiano Ronaldo to win it," Ronaldo, a three-time recipient of football's highest individual honour, was quoted as saying by Fox Sports on Sunday."In the past two years he has been decisive. His statistics can't be ignored," the former FC Barcelona and Real Madrid star striker added.Cristiano Ronaldo, a four-time winner of the FIFA player of the year award, has scored 40 goals and provided 12 assists in 45 matches for Real Madrid in the 2016-17 season, reports Xinhua news agency.Meanwhile, Messi -- who has received the honour five times -- has scored 54 goals and provided 19 assists in 52 matches.Real Madrid won the title of the Spanish La Liga and will play Juventus in the UEFA Champions League final on Saturday. Barcelona, meanwhile, won the Spanish Super Cup and the Copa del Rey."I love watching Messi with the ball at his feet," Ronaldo said. "He scores goals and everything else. Both players are fantastic but it's a cruel comparison. Both players deserve respect," he concluded.Ronaldo also revealed that if it was not for his arguments over his weight with then Real Madrid head coach Fabio Capello, he would have stayed longer than five years at the Spanish capital giants."I didn't want to leave. I started to have a lot of problems with Capello. If I was 100 grams overweight, he would take me out of the team," Ronaldo said."I am tolerant, I want to understand other points of view. But with him, I just couldn't," the two-time World Cup winner who has scored 83 league goals in 127 games for the Spanish capital giants between 2002 and 2007 before moving to AC Milan, added."I understand his position as the manager, but sometimes in football, 100 or 200 grams doesn't make the difference. It's about what you actually do, and he didn't see what I actually did, what I...
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China Warns India over Dhola-Sadiya Bridge In Arunachal
China on Monday asked India to be "cautious" and exercise "restraint" over building infrastructure in Arunachal Pradesh, days after Prime Narendra Modi launched the country's longest bridge linking Assam with the state claimed by Beijing."We hope India adopts a cautious and restrained attitude on the issue before the final settlement of the border issue with China to jointly control disputes, safeguard peace and tranquility in the border areas," the Chinese Foreign Ministry told IANS."China's position on the eastern section of the Sino-Indian border areas is consistent and clear," a statement in Chinese said.Modi last week opened the country's longest bridge over Brahmaputra river that connects Assam's easternmost region with Arunachal Pradesh, claimed and dubbed by China as South Tibet."China and India should resolve territorial disputes through negotiations and consultations between the two countries," the Foreign Ministry said.China and India have a dragging border dispute.The 9.2 km Dhola-Sadiya bridge will cut the distance and travel time between Assam and Arunachal Pradesh by 165 km and five hours.Analysts say the bridge will ensure swift movement of Indian troops in Arunachal Pradesh, which, therefore, will bolster India's defence along the China border.China and India fought a brief war in 1962 when the Chinese entered Arunachal Pradesh and unilaterally declared a ceasefire after withdrawing to the McMahon Line.Since then Indian and Chinese troops have had several skirmishes.China has long been building infrastructure along the border unlike India, which, experts say, avoided building roads in the region, fearing a repeat of the 1962 war when the People's Liberation Army troops entered Assam....
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This Is The 'Favourite Khan' Of Nimrat Kaur
Bollywood actress Nimrat Kaur was last seen on the big screen opposite Akshay Kumar in the superhit Airlift and since then has been busy with American TV series Wayward Pines. However, it's not all work and no play for Nimrat, who was recently spotted at the birthday bash of filmmaker Karan Johar, alongside her 'favourite Khan'. Nimrat later shared a pic on Instagram of her and her buddy and it is... Sara Ali Khan! The daughter of chote Nawab Saif Ali Khan and his first wife, former actress Amrita Singh. Sara Ali Khan is preparing for her big Bollywood launch, which reportedly will happen by none other than Karan Johar. At his birthday party, the birthday boy Karan made sure to introduce Sara to the Bollywood fraternity, the same way he had introduced Alia Bhatt ahead of her launch in Student of The Year. Nimrat shared a collage of two pics featuring her and Sara, one at the gym, where they are reportedly good buddies, and one from Karan's birthday party: Keeping it classy by day and night. Photo and idea courtesy - my fav Khan ! ????????????????#gameonpoint #beforeandafterashower #workhardtoplayharder #howweroll A post shared by Nimrat Kaur (@nimratofficial) on May 27, 2017 at 3:30am PDT ...
NEWS WORLD INDIA | May 29 , 2017
Vadodara Sweeps It's Way Into The Guinness Book
Residents of Gujarat's Vadodara city, which was recently adjudged as the 10th cleanest city in India created a new Guinness world record on Sunday of maximum people sweeping the floor at a single venue. The Vadodara Municipal Corporation Commissioner Vinod Rao said around 5,058 people came together to sweep the bridge connecting Akota with Dandia bazaar, an area spread over 1 kilometro. An additional 50,000 people were at the location witnessing the record being made. "This unique programme was organised for celebrating the city's inclusion in ten cleanest cities and as part of the commitment to become the cleanest city next year," Rao said to media. The adjudicator of the Guinness World Records awarded the certificate soon after the event. "Most people sweeping the floor (single venue) was achieved by Vadodara municipal corporation in Vadodara, Gujarat, and the attempt was witnessed by 50,000 people on May 28, 2017," stated the certificate. Rao said that the programme was conducted as a tribute to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 'Swachh Bharat Abhiyan'....
NEWS WORLD INDIA | May 29 , 2017
GST Will Help In Evolving India As Tax-Compliant Society: Arun Jaitley
The Goods and Services Tax, to be rolled out in just over a month, will not only check evasions but also help India evolve as a more tax-compliant society, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley said today. "It certainly will be a more efficient tax and one of the important changes it will bring about is (that) it will not only check evasions, but also help in evolving India as a more tax complaint society," he said. Jaitley was speaking after inaugurating the new campus of the National Academy of Customs, Indirect Taxes and Narcotics (Nacin) here, which will train officers of Central Board of Excise and Customs, besides officers of VAT department in the new GST regime, to be implemented from July 1. He said training academies like Nacin have a very vital role to play to forge a proper coordination between taxation authorities of the Centre and the states, to implement GST, which is a product of Federal India. "The new indirect tax is a product of Federal India. Therefore, the coordination between taxation authorities of states and the Centre will be important. It is therefore extremely important that tax training academies such as (Nacin) will have a vital role to play," he said. The minister said the amalgamation of various indirect taxes under GST in one price is itself a monumental taxation change, which requires personnel to upgrade their skills and knowledge, as it evolves while administering. The elimination of interaction between the assessing authority and taxpayer will minimise harassment and bring greater accountability into the system, Jaitley said. He also said that there probably would be a single interface of taxation authorities instead of multiple interfaces. The all powerful GST Council had at the end of its two day meet at Srinagar on May 19, finalised four tax rates of 5, 12, 18 and 28 per cent for services including telecom, insurance, hotels and restaurants in the biggest tax reform since Independence. The...
PRESS TRUST OF INDIA | May 29 , 2017
Baahubali Returns! Animated Spin-Off Series To Debut On Small Screen
The world of Baahubali and the fictional kingdom of Mahishmati has become a fan favourite through the run of the two movies of the Baahubali saga, namely 'Baahubali: The Beginning' and 'Baahubali: The Conclusion'. Now, fans, especially the younger ones can enjoy more stories of the fabled land through its animated spinoff 'Baahubali: The Lost Legends' which will soon appear on the small screen. After releasing the series on Amazon Prime Video, Rajamouli, Graphic India and Arka Mediaworks have joined hands with Colors channel to expand the world of "Baahubali". "'Baahubali' has proved to be a landmark film in the history of Indian cinema. Its success is nothing short of a case study for the Indian filmmakers. We at Colors pride ourselves for knowing the pulse of our viewers," Raj Nayak, COO, Viacom18, said in a statement. "Going by the ripples that this masterpiece has generated nationwide, we thought this was the right time to bring to our television audiences the folklores of 'Baahubali' which have been captured stunningly in this animated series," he added. "Baahubali: The Lost Legends" has been created by Rajamouli, Sharad Devarajan and Arka Mediaworks. Rajamouli said: "The reach of television as a medium in India is extraordinary, and we're thrilled to partner with Raj Nayak and Colors to bring the untold stories of the Mahishmati kingdom to the television audiences. "Our creation of the series with Graphic India and Sharad Devarajan was formed on the idea that we could launch an animated series that would go beyond just kids. With the channel's distribution platform, we will be able to bring 'Baahubali: The Lost Legends' to the millions of people in India from ages eight to eighty." "Baahubali 2: The Conclusion", the second installment in the franchise, is currently having a golden run in theatres. Released on April 28, it minted over Rs 1500 crore so far. "The paradigm shift that 'Baahubali' has brought into the entertainment industry is truly...
NEWS WORLD INDIA | May 29 , 2017
Parliament Video Controversy: Bhagwant Remains Barred As Probe Panel Gets 2-Week Extension
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Lok Sabha Speaker Sumitra Mahajan on Wednesday granted extension of two weeks to the nine-member committee constituted to probe AAP MP Bhagwant Mann's security breach video.[/caption] Lok Sabha Speaker Sumitra Mahajan on Wednesday granted extension of two weeks to the nine-member committee constituted to probe AAP MP Bhagwant Mann's security breach video. The committee was supposed to submit its report today. The committee was assigned to probe Mann's conduct and his act of live streaming his journey to, and inside the Parliament, and also inquire into the serious security implications and suggest suitable remedial measures to avoid recurrence of such incidents. Apart from being headed by Kirit Somaiya of the BJP, the committee includes Meenakshi Lekhi and Satyapal Singh (both BJP), Anandrao Adsul (Shiv Sena), Bhartruhari Mahtab (BJD), Ratna De (Trinamool Congress), Thota Narasimham (Telugu Desam), K C Venugopal (Congress) and P Venugopal (AIADMK). Shiromani Akali Dal's Prem Singh Chandumajra, Bharatiya Janata Party's Maheish Girri and suspended AAP MP Harinder Singh Khalsa on Tuesday wrote to Lok Sabha Speaker Sumitra Mahajan, urging her to send Mann to rehab at the Lok Sabha's expense.
The MPs urged the Speaker to ensure that Mann is allowed to take part in Lok Sabha proceedings only after completing rehab. The Speaker has advises MP Bhagwant Mann to not attend Parliament proceedings until a decision is taken. Mann is currently not attending the Monsoon Session after he came under fire for the Parliament security breach incident.
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Nicki Minaj V. Mariah Carey: It's An 'American Idol' Style Showdown
These two female stars may both be divas, but their style couldn't be any more different! See their flashiest looks yet and tell us who YOU think dresses better.
Nicki Minaj and Mariah Carey are fashionable singing stars that always manage to steal the spotlight. They always wow the crowds during red carpet events and performances. Nicki is super eccentric, and Mariah always dresses very sexy. We have so much respect for the fashion risks that both of these ladies take, but which one looks better?
At the 2012 Grammy's, Nicki stepped out in a Little Red Ridinghood-esque ensemble — gloves and all. Only she would think to wear such a thing to an awards ceremony, but she did get much publicity, as always.
Mariah Carey tends to stun the crowds in flirty little frocks. On Nov. 27, she opted to wear an embellished red dress with beautiful red gloves to match. She looked like one of Santa's little helpers just in time for the holiday season! We loved that on her. She has also been seen wearing similar tight dresses that show off her curves. It's always great to see a woman so comfortable in her own body! When it comes to flaunting her figure no one does it quite like Mariah!
There is no doubt that Mariah has a lot of sex appeal, but Nicki could be some big competition in 2013. At the American Idol premiere event on Jan. 9, Nicki flaunted her amazing shape in a little colorful dress. She still stood out, as she tends to, but it was much more toned down. She wore her blonde hair straight, and she rocked a pink lip. She looked stunning! Could this be a sneak peak into Nicki's 2013 wardrobe? Is she saying goodbye to multi-colored hair and the absolute funkiest outfits ever?
I guess we will have to see what their styles may bring on this season of American Idol, which premieres on Jan. 16. With both celebs as judges this season, brace yourselves for not just a singing competition– but also a fashion showoff between the two.
What do you think? Leave your comments below, and VOTE on which diva has the better style!
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no wax moth evidence there only maybe a little robbing of the hive as it warmed up.
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no wax moth evidence there only maybe a little robbing of the hive as it warmed up.
Tomorrow was the day I was planning on tearing it all down, my first day off since Thursday. (I may even hold a little bee funeral) I fear that doing this in the rain is probably not such a good idea. Any thoughts?
No matter when I do it, this will be well-documented, photos galore.
Oh- and there were robbers out there yesterday, nice & warm for them.
I would guess this is what happened to my first hive as well -- lack of stores going into winter. I also had some European Foul brood, but I suspect that was due to lack of stores and the resulting stress.
This year, take all that nice drawn comb and give your new bees a head start, and next August check for mites using a sugar roll or powdered sugar dusting. Treat if you have any significant numbers of mites, and put a protein patty on in September. Feed 2:1 syrup with a large capacity feeder (Boardman feeders are useless for this) until the hives are up to weight, meaning you cannot tip them from the rear with one hand because they weight too much.
You will get much better wintering -- that cluster was much too small to survive and they froze to death the first really cold snap.
well if there were robbers, then there's a good chance that they'll have a swarm that you may be able to catch. You can always just close the entrance to stop robbing since the hive is dead anyway. You'll be able to see robbing if it has happened based upon the comb being bitten and little bits scattered throughout the comb. Your first picture I think the one with the marked queen has what I would say was robbing or some other thing going on due to the little bits of wax scattered around. This is where I thought wax moths or something. I cleaned up a hive last weekend (my climate is slightly colder than yours I believe) and when I brought the hive box home I had about 15 greater wax moths that I killed on the frames. Because I'm seeing it here I wouldn't be surprised if you had it there also and that dammage could result from them. I'm not sure of the stage of SHB there, but I'd definitely freeze the frames.


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SUNRIVER, Ore. - Proceeds from the 18th annual Gingerbread Junction at Sunriver Resort, a charity event where members of the community build gingerbread home displays, raised $5,045 to build a real home through Newberry Habitat for Humanity.
This worthy organization will use the funds to help build a home for a qualifying family in the La Pine area in 2014.
A total of 36 award winners in 12 categories were honored in a Gingerbread Junction award ceremony on December 18th. Voting was conducted by a panel of community judges.
"We are very proud to support this worthwhile cause and present Newberry Habitat for Humanity with this donation to further their mission of providing affordable housing for families." said Tom O'Shea, managing director of Sunriver Resort.
O'Shea presented the awards, along with a check to the Newberry Habitat team, at the awards ceremony in the Abbot Room at the Sunriver Resort Lodge, where the Gingerbread Junction homes will be on display until New Year's Day.
Gingerbread Junction 2013 Awards
Overall Division
First Place- Fred Meyer Bakery
Second Place- Caldera Springs, Sunriver Resort
Third Place- Angela Alvarez, Cascade Culinary
Adult Division
First Place- Angela Alverez, Cascade Culinary
Second Place- Beth Wright, Cascade Culinary
Third Place- Gina Gus and Heather Oxford
Business Division
First Place- Fred Meyer Bakery
Second Place- Eclipse Engineering
Third Place- La Pine Eye Care
Third Place- La Pine Transportation Bus Garage
Restaurant Division
First Place-Terrebone Depot
Second Place- Sunriver Brewing Company
Child Individual
First Place- Elliot Oxford
Second Place- Hillary Shipman
Third Place- Lelia Slate
Third Place- Lucy Veis
Elementary Classroom Division
First Place- Ms. Foisset and Ms. Barrett Classrooms, Three Rivers School
Second Place- Girl Scout Troup #50086
Third Place- Mrs. Phillips Classrooom, Ensworth School
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Second Place- The Backus Family
Third Place- Claire and Chase McDonald
Third Place- Hanna Massey
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First Place- Bend High School Teen Parents
Second Place- Trinity Lutheran High School Culinary
Third Place- La Pine High School Life Skills
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First Place- Rachel Wilkins
Second Place- National Honor Society, La Pine High School
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Second Place- High Desert Middle School Life Skills
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First Place- Mudpies and Lullabies Pre-School
Second Place- Small Pines Pre-School
Third Place- La Pine Elementary Kindergarten
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Creepier than any film has a right to be, this American indie chiller has a complete answer to any charge of being manipulative or prurient: the events it depicts really took place.
In fact, a close reading of what actually happened on April 9, 2004 in a McDonald's in Mt Washington, Kentucky, suggests that writer-director Zobel has exercised virtually no creative licence, which is what gives the film a visceral punch.
If you think what follows contains a spoiler, don't worry: you tumble to what's happening early on and the steadily growing horror derives in large part from the fact that every time you say to yourself "he can't do that", the answer is "he did, actually".
Not a film for the faint of heart - study the censor's rating and consider yourself warned - it takes place almost completely in real time in an understaffed, slightly chaotic branch of a fast-food franchise called ChickWich.
An opening sequence of snappy precision - which gives us a brief spoiler of its own - introduces us to the manager, Sandra, who is just keeping things together and trying to ignore the sneering contempt of her teen workforce.
Sandra (Dowd's solid, dogged performance is the film's anchor) takes a call from a man who says he's a cop investigating a complaint of theft against one of her junior employees, Becky (Walker).
To the onlooker, something smells fishy from the beginning but, as the title suggests, the film is concerned to explore the well-documented human proclivity for setting aside moral scruples or even basic decency when presented with what appears to be legitimate authority.
The cultural references are legion, of course, from Hitler's Germany to the famed Milgram experiments in the 1960s in which 70 per cent of respondents cheerfully administered what they falsely believed to be lethal electric shocks to subjects for no other reason than that they had been told to.
It does no one any favours to describe the depths to which "Officer Daniels" (Healy) drives Sandra, another employee and Sandra's fiance, but it's fair to say that the film is both difficult to watch and impossible to tear your eyes away from.
Zobel and his cinematographer Adam Stone almost never shoot wider than medium close-up, keeping in tight and clammy, which accentuates the clumsiness of the inelegantly paced last few minutes.
For my money, they show stuff that could and should have been explained by the end credits and they break the spell woven in the previous 80 minutes.
But they do force us to contemplate the riddle at the heart of the story: if someone persuades you, by charm and without duress, to willingly perform unspeakable acts, to whom should the guilt attach?
It's enough to say that no one was arrested after the Kentucky incident.
Stars: 4/5
Cast: Ann Dowd, Dreama Walker, Pat Healy, Bill Camp, Philip Ettinger
Director: Craig Zobel
Running time: 90 mins
Rating: R16 (offensive language, sexual themes and content that may disturb)
Verdict: It's hard to watch and impossible not to.
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100 metres from the beach in the heart of the old town of Nice is this beautiful modern apartment, with warm wood highlights, a high-quality, full kitchen, and a spa bath.
The apartment comfortably sleeps 4 across 2 bedrooms (one with a double bed and one with 2 singles). The spacious living and dining room features a flat-screen TV, and several windows. The apartment is full of understated luxury, with varied artwork and classy furnishings.
By bus, guests can reach many of the city's best museums in under 15 minutes. Guests can make their way up Mont Boron for great views of the ocean and the city. The lovely and famous Promenade des Anglais which runs along the waterfront is a 10-minute walk away.
The old town of Nice is a beautiful place with windy streets, pretty buildings, and a daily fruit and flower market. It is a pleasure to explore, and also houses several boutiques, restaurants, bars, and the Nice Cathedral.
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Very beautiful tastefully furnished apartment. Centrally located. Unfortunately, one of the two bedrooms noisy as partygoers and moped traffic. Nice and easy landlord, transfer went well.
Sehr schóne, geschmackvoll eingerichtete Wohnung. Zentral gelegen. Leider eines der beiden Schlafzimmer laut, da Partygängern und Mopedverkehr. Nette und unkomplizierte Vermieter, Übergabe hat gut geklappt.
We had a great stay, the welcome was warm and the host helped us out with a personal problem. The apartment is beautiful and filled it's promise. We love come to come back.
We visited Nice with 4 girls and found the perfect location with the apartment of Ingrid. It is centrally located in the charming old town of Nice, spacious and very stylish. Picking up the key and handing over the flat went smoothly and Ingrid replied to all emails immediately beforehand. Thank you very much for making our stay in Nice unforgettable!
The apartment was lovely and the location was excellent; easy walking distance to the market, restaurants and beach.
The only negative comment was that there was only one fan in the apartment. We were staying in a very hot week and the apartment got quite hot and uncomfortable. It would have been good to have a fan for each bedroom.
Apart from that - excellent apartment!
Apart from one small (and inevitable !) problem with plumbing, the rue du Jesus apartment was everything we had hoped it would be. We will return.
Magnificent apartment! Great location! There is everything you could need ... and more! Thank you for your hospitality.
Magnifico appartamento! Ottima posizione! C'é tutto ció che puó servire...e anche di piú! Grazie per l'ospitalitá.
John, Steven and I had a lovely stay in Nice. The apartment was very well situated in the heart of the old town just round from the flower, fruit and veg market with many interesting shops and restaurants at hand. Apartment was clean modern and well supplied with new linen towels etc.and two good sized bedrooms Being mainly a tea drinker I did miss a kettle - but was happy to drink coffee in France. Even the stairs were good exercise once we got used to the difference in height of some of them! We had lovely weather and enjoyed walking round Nice and would also recommend the cycle trip - the bike shop and promenade are all within an easy walk of this apartment.
Liz P
Das Apartement war einfach grossartig. Die Lage ist perfekt mitten in der Altstadt und alles ist in Gehdistanz. Es ist sehr modern eingerichtet und hat alles was man braucht. Die Whirlpool Badewanne ist noch das kleine i- Tüpfelchen. Auch die Gastgeber waren sehr freundlich und alles hat perfekt geklappt. Ich würde wieder dort hin, wenn ich nach Nizza reise.
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Robert James Cooley Jr., 66, of Key West, Fla., passed away on March 31, 2013, with his beloved husband Brian Michael Brooks by his side, after a long battle with pain and cancer.
He was born to the late Robert James Cooley Sr. and Grace Christie on Dec. 16, 1946, in Stockton, Calif.
Robert graduated from Arcata High School in 1966 and attended the University of California in San Francisco as an art major. He worked for Crystal Rainbow in San Francisco as a designer. He also designed posters for the San Francisco Ballet.
Robert was an avid member at Metropolitan Community Church, where he also volunteered on Saturdays to assist with the Cooking With Love program. Robert loved art, sculptures, jewelry, antiques and crafting.
Robert is survived by his beloved husband and best friend of 13 years, Brian Michael Brooks of Key West, Fla; his sister Barbara Benson; nieces Kimberly Mundy and Kelly Burgess; great nephew Ringo Burgess; great niece Nicole Burgess-Smith; and all of McKinleyville, Calif.
A Celebration of Life will be held at 6 p.m. Thursday, April 11, 2013 at Metropolitan Community Church in Key West.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the Metropolitan Community Church, Cooking with Love Program, 1215 Petronia St., Key West, FL 33040.
In closing here is a brief quote Robert always lived by:
"Everything we need to live happy, joy-filled lives is already in place. All we have to do is remember." ~Namaste