text:
You hear it almost every day from government health agencies and private organizations. The unanimous directive is for Americans to eat more fruits and vegetables to live longer. Despite constant media publicity' the majority of Americans do not ingest enough fruits and vegetables each day. In fact' a Johns Hopkins study found that only 28% and 32% of American adults met the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) guidelines for fruit and vegetable intake respectively. Yet' scientists are increasingly telling Americans that they must consume these kinds of plants in order to avoid a myriad of age-related problems.
Life Extension Mix™ contains 94 unique vegetable' fruit' herbal extracts' amino acids' vitamins' and minerals. This state-of-the-art multi-nutrient formula has been updated numerous times since its launch in 1983. The Life Extension Mix™ formula is fortified with botanical extracts that help maintain healthy cellular functions. Consumption of these types of botanical extracts is being recommended based on research emanating from the world's most prestigious medical centers. The latest Life Extension Mix™ formula now also contains a cutting-edge chromium complex to help maintain healthy glucose metabolism in those within normal range' a breakthrough antioxidant that helps support night vision' and a new lemon-based folate in an amount that makes your personal dosing easier.
Antiaging benefits of pterostilbene
The formulation that already provides a broad spectrum of plant extracts now also contains trans-pterostilbene. This compound' found naturally in blueberries and grapes' has been shown to have beneficial anti-aging effects on gene expression and to promote healthy cognitive function. According to Dr. Agnes Rimando' a leading expert in the biology of stilbenes (resveratrol' pterostilbene and other related compounds)' "Stilbenes have diverse pharmacological activities which include enhanced insulin sensitivity' and increased lifespan."
Pyridoxal 5'-Phosphate
When sugars react with your body's proteins' the result is the formation of non-functioning cross-linked structures called Advanced Glycation End Products (AGEs). While glycation is a normal consequence of aging' it is far from desirable. In fact' similar glycation or "browning" reactions (called the Maillard reaction) occur in cooking meat when proteins combine with the sugars present. This same "cooking" process happens at a slower rate to your living body's proteins!
The blurring of our eye lens with aging is a result of a lifetime of glycation reactions. Glycation is also associated with arterial blood flow problems and long-term kidney issues. The pathological effect of glycation can also be seen outwardly in the form of cross-linked proteins in senescent skin.
Pyridoxal 5'-phosphate is the metabolically active B6 that has been shown to protect against glycation reactions. The latest version of Life Extension Mix™ provides 100 mg of expensive pyridoxal 5'-phosphate in each daily dose.
Standardized pomegranate extract
The pomegranate extract contained in Life Extension Mix™ is standardized to provide the biologically active punicalagins that are so unique to this fruit. Pomegranate punicalagins are 100% water-soluble and have shown a remarkable 95% absorption rate. When tested against popular antioxidant food extracts' pomegranate demonstrated one of the most potent free radical-suppressing effects. This means that pomegranate punicalagins not only absorb much better than other natural antioxidants' but they also have a superior antioxidant capacity.
Peer-reviewed published human studies show that pomegranate helps maintain healthy cardiovascular function by enhancing the endothelial nitric oxide synthase bioactivity' and inhibiting the oxidation of LDL cholesterol. Pomegranate also has the unique property of helping to maintain healthy DNA structure in the prostate cells. The daily dose of Life Extension Mix™ provides the equivalent of consuming up to 2.6 ounces of pomegranate juice — but without the sugar calories.
Standardized blueberry extracts
Blueberry anthocyanins are potent natural antioxidants that have demonstrated properties that extend well beyond suppressing free radicals.
For instance' blueberries have been shown to not only improve memory but to also undo some of the age-related changes seen in aging neurons. One study showed that the ability of blueberries to suppress free radical damage in the brain was analogous to long-term calorie restriction. These findings hint that blueberries might be able to reverse certain aspects of brain aging!
Blueberry's other active constituent (pterostilbene) promotes healthy lipid and glucose levels for those already within normal range. Even more exciting is that these blueberry constituents (pterostilbene and anthocyanins) may help protect DNA structure.
Life Extension Mix™ provides the standardized blueberry extracts that provide the most active constituents found in this health-promoting fruit.
Standardized green tea extract
Life Extension introduced green tea extract as a supplement in 1993 based on epidemiological studies showing that people who consumed green tea had lower incidences of common age-related problems. Over the past 18 years' an enormous volume of positive studies has been published about the health benefits of green tea.
Scientists have looked at the active "polyphenol" constituents of green tea and have found that they possess remarkable biological activities that include inhibiting LDL oxidation and neuronal peroxidation' while maintaining healthy DNA structure.
Life Extension Mix™ contains 325 mg of a decaffeinated green tea extract that is standardized to provide 98% of the active polyphenols that scientists attribute to green tea's multiple health benefits.
The amount of polyphenols' especially epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG)' in daily Life Extension Mix™ is equivalent to drinking about one and a half cups of green tea per day' and green tea powdered extracts have been shown to absorb 60% to 90% better into the bloodstream compared with drinking green tea itself.
Standardized vegetable extracts
Luteolin is a flavonoid found in parsley' artichoke' basil' celery' and other foods. When measured against 27 other flavonoids' luteolin provided one of the highest levels of DNA protection.
One favorable mechanism of luteolin is its ability to inhibit oxidative damage to cellular DNA. Another unique benefit is luteolin's ability to suppress excess levels of dangerous inflammatory cytokines such as interleukin-6 and interleukin 1b.
Life Extension Mix™ contains a standardized dose of 8 mg of luteolin' a dose that emulates the benefits seen in published scientific studies.
Broccoli is touted as one of the most important vegetables to maintain healthy DNA gene structure. Broccoli contains several active constituents' with sulforaphane being the most significant because of its unique detoxification and DNA-protecting effects. Life Extension Mix™ provides a concentrated broccoli mixture that provides standardized extracts of sulforaphane and glucosinolates' two compounds attributed to broccoli's multiple protective benefits. Broccoli is also a natural source of gene-protecting chlorophyll.
D-glucarate is found in grapefruit' apples' oranges' broccoli' and brussels sprouts. d-glucarate effectively supports a detoxification process that helps to remove DNA toxins from the body. The daily dose of Life Extension Mix™ provides 200 mg of d-glucarate.
Lutein' an extract found in corn and in leafy greens such as kale and spinach' has been shown to help maintain critical pigments in the eye macula. The carotenoid alpha carotene has demonstrated antioxidant activity greater than beta-carotene' whereas lycopene from tomatoes has shown potent effects in helping to maintain DNA structure and protecting against LDL oxidation. Life Extension Mix™ contains 60 times more lutein and 10 times more lycopene than popular one-per-day multivitamins. Most multivitamin supplements provide no vegetable extracts whatsoever.
Standardized fruit extracts
In addition to standardized pomegranate and blueberry extracts' Life Extension Mix™ is also fortified with fruit extracts such as bilberry' grape seed' grape skin' and citrus bioflavonoids to provide healthy circulation throughout the body and maintain healthy DNA.
Scientists have long touted the multiple benefits of fruits such as blueberry' blackberry' cranberry' plums' elderberry' persimmon' and cherry. Life Extension Mix™ provides a customized blend of these and other fruits that studies indicate provide multiple favorable effects in the body.
Olive oil consumption is one of the important factors behind the health benefits of the "Mediterranean Diet." Researchers have discovered that there are up to 300 times more polyphenol compounds in olive juice compared to olive oil. Olive polyphenols have been the subject of numerous in vitro' in vivo' and human studies pointing toward their benefits in many different areas' including protecting against LDL oxidation' suppressing free radicals' and stabilizing cell membranes. Life Extension Mix™ contains a potent olive extract standardized to provide the best-documented polyphenol' hydroxytyrosol. The amount of hydroxytyrosol in the daily dose of Life Extension Mix™ is equivalent to drinking more than one ounce of virgin olive oil a day.
Sesame lignans enhance the effects of vitamin E
Sesame and its lignans have a broad range of applications in human health. This includes increasing human tissue levels of gamma-tocopherol by facilitating carrier proteins in the liver to deliver nutrients to cells throughout the body.
Sesame lignans increase the beneficial effects of fish oils and help maintain already-normal cholesterol/LDL levels in humans. Life Extension Mix™ provides 10 mg of a sesame lignan extract to supply the direct benefits of the lignans' and augment the effects of vitamin E and other nutrients in the body such as gamma-linolenic acid (GLA).
Maintaining healthy blood glucose levels
Chromium' along with magnesium and biotin' is a nutrient required to maintain healthy blood sugar for those already within normal range. Life Extension Mix™ provides 500 mcg of highly stable' biologically active chromium as Crominex® 3+ (a cutting-edge chromium complex with Capros® Amla and PrimaVie® Shilajit)' a better-absorbed form of magnesium' and a super high-potency biotin. A review of studies showing benefits of chromium supplementation reveals that doses exceeding 200 mcg a day are required for optimal effects.
High-potency vitamin D3
Doctors used to be concerned that too much vitaminD could be toxic. Over the past few years' however' an increasing body of evidence indicates that it takes much higher doses of vitamin D (perhaps over 10'000 IU/day) to inflict toxicity on a healthy person.
The concern expressed by researchers today is that fear of vitamin D toxicity is keeping many people from supplementing with enough vitamin D' which is critical for maintaining bone density and maintaining healthy cell division.
As a matter of fact' a recent review in the New England Journal of Medicine suggested recommended intakes for vitamin D are inadequate and need to be increased to at least 800 IU of vitamin D3 per day. Currently' most experts in the field believe that intakes of between 1'000 and 10'000 IU for adults will lead to a more healthy level of serum 25(OH)D' at approximately 50–70 ng/mL.
Life Extension recommends that healthy adults supplement each day with at least 2'000 IU of vitaminD. Many adults may benefit from higher doses of 5'000 to 10'000 IU daily. (Those taking more than 4'000 IU a day should have their blood tested for 25-hydroxyvitamin D in addition to blood tests for serum calcium and kidney function.)
In response to this latest research showing that even those who take standard vitamin D supplements are not obtaining adequate amounts' Life Extension Mix™ now provides 2'000 IU of vitamin D3 per daily dose. Another important consideration regarding vitamin D utilization in the body is the amount of preformed vitamin A one ingests. Most multivitamins contain too much preformed (not beta-carotene) vitamin A that may interfere with the benefits of vitamin D. Life Extension multivitamins contain only 500 IU of preformed vitamin A whereas commercial multivitamins often contain 5'000-25'000 IU of preformed vitamin A.
Night vision support with C3G
As we age' our ability to see in the dark is impaired. The reason is that a compound called rhodopsin' that absorbs light in the retina' dramatically declines over time' resulting in a progressive loss of dark vision.
Researchers have discovered that a powerful antioxidant called C3G (cyanidin-3-glucoside)' found in blackberries and black currants' regenerates rhodopsin to enhance night vision. In a study involving a group of healthy volunteers' just 50 mg of a berry extract concentrate containing C3G helped aging individuals see better in darkness after 30 minutes!
Interestingly' bioavailable C3G also enhances other functions in the body as well. Its potent antioxidant properties protect tissues and support endothelial cell health. Its beneficial effects on blood vessels are especially important in the retina' where delicate nerve cells depend on the single ophthalmic artery for sustenance.
This newly enhanced Life Extension Mix™ formulation contains 1.25 mg of C3G to support eye health.
The most complete multi-nutrient formula
Life Extension Mix™ saves time and money by combining the most important nutrients into one product' eliminating the need to take dozens of separate supplements required to achieve the same effects.
Life Extension Mix™ supplies powerful antioxidant vitamins and plant extracts that help protect against cellular DNA damage. Other ingredients in Life Extension Mix™ enhance beneficial DNA methylation patterns' help maintain glycemic control' and help prevent the oxidation of LDL that contributes to the buildup of deposits in the endothelial lining.
Life Extension Mix™ is the cornerstone of a comprehensive supplement program because it provides so many well-studied nutrients. If you are on a budget' the Life Extension Mix™ provides the best "cost-per-milligram" value.
The Life Extension Foundation Buyers Club mandates that the ingredients in the Life Extension Mix™ come only from premium-quality suppliers. These premium companies charge more for their vitamins and trace elements' but the purity of these substances greatly exceeds that of the lower cost generic versions that are so prevalent in the vitamin industry.
These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). These products are not meant to diagnose' treat or cure any disease or medical condition. Please consult your doctor before starting any exercise or nutritional supplement program or before using these or any product during pregnancy or if you have a serious medical condition.
Serving Size 9 tablets (per day)
Servings Per Container 35
Amount Per Serving
Vitamin A (as 90% Betatene®1 D. salina natural beta-carotene with mixed carotenoids and 10% acetate) 5000 IU
Vitamin C (as calcium ascorbate' ascorbic acid' ascorbyl palmitate' magnesium ascorbate' niacinamide ascorbate' and acerola extract) 2000 mg
Vitamin D3 (as cholecalciferol) 2000 IU
Vitamin E (as D-alpha tocopheryl succinate) 400 IU
Thiamine (vitamin B1) (as thiamine HCI) 125 mg
Riboflavin (vitamin B2) (with 2 mg riboflavin 5'-phosphate coenzyme) 50 mg
Niacin (vitamin B3) (as 53% niacinamide' 38% niacin' 9% niacinamide ascorbate) 190 mg
Vitamin B6 (as 100 mg pyridoxal 5'-phosphate coenzyme and 5 mg pyridoxine HCI) 105 mg
Folate [from (Citrus limon) extract (peel)] 400 mcg
Vitamin B12 (as 42% cyanocobalamin' 42% hydroxylcobalamin' 16% ion exchange resin) 600 mcg
Biotin 3000 mcg
Pantothenic acid (as D-calcium pantothenate with 5 mg pantethine) 600 mg
Calcium (as calcium ascorbate' D-calcium pantothenate' Calcium D-Glucarate2) 218 mg
Iodine (as potassium iodide) 150 mcg
Magnesium (as magnesium oxide' citrate' glycinate taurinate' arginate' ascorbate) 400 mg
Zinc (as OptiZinc®3 zinc monomethionine' zinc succinate) 35 mg
Selenium [as 50% Se-Methyl L-Selenocysteine' 25% L-selenomethionine (yeast free) (SelenoPure™4)' and 25% sodium selenate] 200 mcg
Copper (as copper bisglycinate chelate) 1 mg
Manganese (as manganese gluconate) 1 mg
Chromium [as Crominex®5 3+ chromium stabilized with (Capros® standardized Phyllanthus emblica extract (fruit) and PrimaVie™ purified and standardized Shilajit)] 500 mcg
Molybdenum (as sodium molybdate) 125 mcg
Potassium (as potassium chloride) 37.4 mg
N-acetyl-L-cysteine (NAC) 600 mg
Taurine 200 mg
Inositol 250 mg
Phosphatidylcholine (from soy) 150 mg
Choline (as choline bitartrate) 120 mg
Boron (as boron citrate/aspartate/glycinate complex) 3 mg
Ascorbyl palmitate (fat-soluble vitamin C) 250 mg
para-Aminobenzoic acid (PABA) 200 mg
Trimethylglycine (TMG) (as betaine anhydrous) (from sugar beets) 100 mg
Citrus bioflavonoid complex (Citrus aurantium L.) (peel and fruit) [std. to 50% hesperidin (100mg)] 200 mg
Broccoli sprout concentrate (A proprietary blend of broccoli sprout concentrates and Calcium D-Glucarate2) (providing glucosinolates' sulforaphane' D-3T' and PEITC) 525 mg
Calcium D-Glucarate2 200 mg
Decaffeinated Green tea (Camellia sinensis) extract (leaf) [standardized to 98% polyphenols (318.5 mg) and 45% Epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG) (146.25 mg)] 325 mg
Acerola (Malpighia punicifolia) extract 4:1 (berry) 300 mg
Ginger (Zingiber officinale) extract (root) [standardized to 5% gingerols (10 mg)] 200 mg
HiActives 100% fruit/berry complex (A proprietary blend of concentrated blackberry' blueberry' cherry' cranberry' elderberry' persimmon' prune powders) 200 mg
Wild Blueberry (Vaccinium angustifolium) standardized anthocyanin extract (fruit) 150 mg
Milk thistle (Silybum marianum) extract (seeds) [standardized to 85% silymarin (85 mg)] 100 mg
POMELLA®10 Pomegranate (Punica granatum) extract (fruit) [std. to 30% punicalagins (25.5 mg)] 85 mg
Bilberry (Vaccinium myrtillus) extract (fruit) [standardized to 36% total anthocyanins (10.8 mg)] 30 mg
Leucoselect®6 grape seed (Vitis vinifera) (seeds) extract [std. to 95% proanthocyanidins (23.75 mg)] 25 mg
BioVin®7 grape (Vitis vinifera) extract (whole grapes) [std. to 95% proanthocyanidins (23.75 mg)] 25 mg
Bromelain (from pineapple) (Ananas comosus) (stem) (2400 gelatin digestive units per gram) 15 mg
Lutein (purified concentrate from marigold flowers) (Tagetes erecta) (providing 465 mcg trans-zeaxanthin) 15 mg
Olive juice (Olea europea) extract (fresh fruit) [std. to 15% polyphenols (1.875 mg)] (providing hydroxytyrosol' tyrosol and oleuropein) 12.5 mg
Sesame seed (Sesamum indicum) lignan extract 10 mg
Luteolin (high purity luteolin' as Pureolin™8) 8 mg
Lycopene (from Lyc-O-Mato®9 natural tomato extract) 3 mg
Cyanidin-3-glucoside (C3G) 1.25 mg
trans-Pterostilbene (as pure Pterospan™11 and SMART™11 pterostilbene) 0.5 mg
Other ingredients: microcrystalline cellulose' dicalcium phosphate' stearic acid' maltodextrin' vegetable stearate' croscarmellose sodium' silica' pharmaceutical glaze.
Contains soybeans. Contains corn and sesame.
This product contains NO milk' egg' fish' peanuts' crustacean shellfish (lobster' crab' shrimp)' tree nuts' wheat' yeast' gluten' or rice. Contains NO artificial sweeteners' flavors' or colors.
Take nine tablets per day in divided doses with meals' or as recommended by a healthcare practitioner.
Temporary flushing' itching' rash' or gastric disturbances may occur. Liver function testing is recommended when niacin is taken in excess of 500 mg daily. Those with gout or liver diseases should avoid taking high doses of niacin. Consult with your doctor before using this product if you are taking anticoagulant medications. Individuals consuming more than 2'000 IU/day of vitamin D (from diet and supplements) should obtain a serum 25-hydroxy vitamin D measurement. Vitamin D supplementation is not recommended for individuals with hypercalcemia (high blood calcium levels). Individuals with in-born errors of copper metabolism (e.g. Wilson's disease) should avoid daily' chronic use of this product.
Allergy / Dietary Needs
- Egg Free
- Fish Free
- Gluten Free
- Made in the USA
- Nut Free
- Peanut Free
- Wheat Free
- Yeast Free
Ratings & ReviewsReview This Item Be the first to review this item.
Questions About This ItemAsk a Question
Displaying questions 1-1 of 1
Paul Lorenz
on 9/05/2014
For weight management, I'm trying to keep track of the calories in all my foods. I take the recommended dose of LE mix tablets. How many calories should I account for?A
on 9/05/2014
Hello Paul, thank you for contacting PureFormulas. Usually products that don't include the amount of calories is because it either does not contain any or it's not greater than 5 calories per serving. For more information, we suggest contacting the manufacturer Life Extension.
- Raisa on 9/05/2014
Displaying reviews 1-1 of 1


text:
Food & Groceries
Home & Auto
Baby Boomers
20 Somethings
In Critical Condition
A - Z Library Index
Compare Credit Card Offers
Compare Mortgage Rates
Compare CD Rates
Compare Savings & MMA Rates
Money Calculators
TDS Forums
TDS Blogs
Paige Estigarribia
Gary Foreman
Leanne Ely
to any newsletter and get a copyof our ebook Little Luxuries:130 Ways to Live Better...For Less for FREE!
The Dollar Stretcher
Dollar Stretcher Parents
Dollar Stretcher Tips
The Computer Lady
Your Email:
"The Dollar Stretcher, Inc." does not assume responsibility for advice given. All advice should be weighed against your own abilities and circumstances and applied accordingly. It is up to the reader to determine if advice is safe and suitable for their own situation. This article may contain affiliate links. If you click on one of the affiliate links, The Dollar Stretcher could be compensated.

subset: commoncrawl


text:
Two children and one adult dead in Falcon stabbing
FALCON, Colo. - Two children stabbed late Wednesday night at a mobile home on the Remington Ranch Equestrian Stables on East Woodmen Road have died as well as the suspect.
El Paso County Sheriff's investigators tell KRDO two children were killed. They have been identified as 18-month-old Scarlett Gallagher and 3-year old Ryan Wilhite.
The suspect in this case was identified by deputies as 22-year-old Ethan Courrau. He also died. It's believed Courrau turned the weapon on himself.
According to family of the victims, Courrau was not the father of the two children. Courrau was the boyfriend of the victims' mother; the couple were dating for six months. She was pregnant with Courrau's child.
Authorities got a call from a family member on the property at 11:12 p.m. Wednesday night. When deputies responded, they found two children with stab wounds in a trailer home on the property. The 1-year-old girl was dead at the scene and the 3-year-old died later in the hospital.
Late Thursday, Beth Courrou released a statement offering condolences to the family of the victims.
"Ethan struggled with being bipolar... and as his parents we actively helped him seek medical treatment," said Courrou. "We had an open dialogue and regularly discussed the challenges of the disease and the importance of treatment."
She declined further comment about what happened Wednesday until the criminal investigation is complete.
One woman, who kept her horses at Remington Ranch, came by Thursday morning to feed them. She was devastated by the attack. The woman said she planned on calling Child Protective Services when she got back from vacation. She said she was a day too late.
She said she "saw things" and "heard things" that alarmed her. She wouldn't elaborate on those incidents. She also said she was concerned about the trailer the children lived. She described it as "not suitable" for a child to live. She said the windows were broken, it wasn't insulated and the trailer had no heat.
One neighbor watched the unfold from his living room window.
"I saw all these lights, cop lights and everything else. My wife and I, we were still up and looking like, 'what's going on?' Like I said, that's when I locked up the doors and closed the curtains," said Patrick.
Patrick didn't know anyone that lived at the residence personally. He said everyone looks out for each other in this neighborhood. He was shocked by the news.
"I'm not going to go out of my way to harm my children, so for someone to do something like that, it's just, it's not plausible to me, it just drives me completely nuts," said Patrick. "It hurts actually, you know? And they're not even my kids."
He didn't understand how someone could be driven commit such acts.
"My family grew up with hard times so we know what it's like. If you can't handle the young-ins, there is somebody out there that can. There is more than enough people out there that's willing to take care if somebody else's kids," said Patrick.
A memorial has been set up in the children's name.
It's under "Memorial for Scarlett and Ryan" at ENT Federal Credit Union.
Three-year-old Wilhite would have turned 4 on Feb. 26.
The president of Crime-Tech, Steve Misner donated his company's clean-up services to the family for free. He estimated that the clean-up was an estimated $20,000 job because nearly all of the trailer was affected. He said he's cleaned up major crime scenes for eight years but this was the worst crime scene he has ever seen. He said the family living in the trailer lived modestly; there were very minimal furnishings throughout the home.


text:
Town Square
Class Action Lawsuit V. Pleasanton Weekly?
Original post made by Not Cool PW, Danville, on Dec 22, 2012
The post should be removed as its defamatory, damaging and untrue.
Thanks PW. Im sure with a little investigation, you could figure it out before
Somone suffered ridicule, public scorn, harm to business or employment ramifications. Then there are damages and a damaged individual could take action for damages.
Post Below if you have suffered financial harm or other harm
through PW's forums. Perhaps we have a class
Action lawsuit in the making.
Anyone else about had it?
a resident of Another Pleasanton neighborhood
on Dec 22, 2012 at 7:46 am
@ not cool pw....its called freedom of speech. The pw, like the patch, the tri valley herald, the sf chronicle and ny times follow journalist principles before running their stories. (i.e. Confirm sources, etc.) Individual citizens are responsible for their own post or "blog", the pw is not responsible for verifying the content of everyones post.
If the pw ran an article, rest assurd they did their due diligence. if you dont like what your reading, stop reading it.
Happy Holidays!
a resident of Danville
on Dec 22, 2012 at 9:02 am
Hi Nancy - have you had your reputation or
Business harmed by FALSE stories on PW? Have you
Been impersonated multiple times? I dont mean
To seem rude or disrespectful towards you. But First Amendment does not cover pornpgrapic speech, speech which incites a crowd to
Anger, child pornography, defamatory or false statements published by the media and more.
Freedom of speech does not include false impersonation or defamation especially when it causes financial or other harm. I would love to not have to read
Pleasanton Weekly. However, it seems to have become a forum through which a certain individual communicates and Harasses other individuals including myself.
Freedom of speech as guaranteed by the Constitution has limits. Those limits have been crossed.
a resident of another community
on Dec 22, 2012 at 10:33 am
My livelyhood was seriously disrupted when a poster made fun of me selling corndogs at the tea party gathering, held at the fairgrounds, which then moved to KFC to account for members' coolinary tastes. I don't know if my family will ever recover.
a resident of Another Pleasanton neighborhood
on Dec 22, 2012 at 1:40 pm
@jim...if yours is a true story, I have my doubts, it would be the same as the yelp website.
a resident of Livermore
on Dec 22, 2012 at 3:15 pm
what in the world is "peach free?" duh...
a resident of another community
on Dec 22, 2012 at 3:25 pm
The moral turpetude, the peach trees, I'm telling you all that it has been coughka-esk for me and my family.
a resident of Amberwood/Wood Meadows
on Dec 22, 2012 at 6:10 pm
[Post removed due to excessive posts by the same poster using different names trying to make it seem more people agree with his or her statements.]
a resident of Mission Park
on Dec 22, 2012 at 11:32 pm
Why does Pleasanton Weekly allow the false nonsensical defamatory titles to remain up for weeks? It's not even a story and you can't comment, yet it remains with the other articles. The Weekly is obviously heavy into facilitating domestic abusers, speed freaks stalkers, despicable Purple Heart imposters, and any measure of contemptible, vile, soulless, hollow headed, carpet bagging, wretches. Happy Holidays!
a resident of Bonde Ranch
on Dec 24, 2012 at 7:10 am
But I love you. :-)
You said it all sweet angel.
a resident of Carriage Gardens
on Jan 2, 2013 at 6:18 pm
The fact of the matter is that Glen Woltzman has a very personal axe to grind with one of the involved parties and the pathetic, free, weekly rag that is the Pleasanton Weekly chooses to back their "reporter". At what cost is yet to be determined...
a resident of Foothill Place
on Jan 2, 2013 at 7:25 pm
The REAL fact of the matter is that Glen Wolfman isn't impressed or intimidated by the petulant and immature behavior of the posters on the PW forum. If you have a "beef" with how your behavior is reported, clean up your behavior!
a resident of California Somerset
on Jan 2, 2013 at 8:48 pm
[Post removed due to excessive posts by the same poster using different names trying to make it seem more people agree with his or her statements.]
a resident of Foothill Place
on Jan 3, 2013 at 6:42 am
Quick poll for the people who post here:
What childish excuses will the original poster offer when his BS "class action law suit" fails to materialize?
A. "It's being obstructed by a conspiracy of liberals/the media/socialists/Templars etc."
B. "Law suit? I never said I was really going to instigate a class action law suit, you mutually inclusive, rotund little juvenile. Prove it!"
C. "I'm telling my mom on you! And when my big brother gets here, he's going to beat you up!"
D. "I AM going to sue....someday, when they least expect it. Maybe not this decade, but soon, so look out!"
E. All of the above
Feel free to add your own!


text:
[QUOTE=RoanokeFan;522452]What the hell kind of keyboard is that?[/QUOTE
every QWERTY keyboard in the world LOL
"as physically tough and as competitive as anyone I've ever been around."...High praise from Coach Coughlin
I am ditting in the corner laughing
all the good running has been done against teams with worse
defenses than ours (yes ,, there actually are a few worse D's than ours).
any one of our backs would have had a good game against the browns,panthers or bucs.
nobody showed up against the star-helmets or the green-birds.
and i bet nobody excels against the gold-rushers next week.
if we win it will be thru the air.......and if we lose it will be because
killdrive wastes 25 running plays for 60 yards total trying to establish a moot point.
due to the fact that I am from the Woodstock generation ...
my opinions may be chemically enhanced and influenced by severe episodes of memory loss


text:
Quotes of the day
posted at 8:31 pm on March 16, 2013 by Allahpundit
Save for a punchline from GOP mega-donor Foster Friess about the Chick-fil-A protests and a full-throated speech from former Sen. Jim DeMint, the conversation from CPAC's main stage about gay marriage has been non-existent. More time was devoted to panel discussions about women's issues and abortion than to gay marriage.
It was an especially stark contrast on a day when the Republican establishment was answering questions about Portman's conversion on gay marriage. Instead of being lambasted in speeches, it was as if Portman didn't exist…
Voters are mostly "not going to bed at night worrying about gay marriage, quite frankly," no matter their feelings on the issue, said Republican strategist John Brabender, who has worked with Santorum for decades. "They're wondering why their paycheck is going down."
Portman's move, and his timing, angered those, like Brian Brown of the National Organization for Marriage, who have been working to stop efforts to legalize same-sex marriage.
Brown said he believes that Portman coordinated his announcement with same-sex marriage supporters.
"There is a concerted effort to pick off Republicans and make us appear divided," he said, arguing that same-sex marriage efforts have only succeeded in "deep blue states that Republicans have not won statewide in forever."…
"He's going to be held accountable by the voters of Ohio," said Brown, who was attending the annual Conservative Political Action Conference outside Washington. "The issue of his son going out as gay is not a public policy decision."
In response to the Portman endorsement, a spokesman for Republican House Speaker John Boehner said, "Senator Portman is a great friend and ally, and the Speaker respects his position, but the speaker continues to believe that marriage is between a man and a woman."
It was a sentiment echoed by House Majority Leader Eric Cantor, who said, "As a matter of personal religious conviction, I've always believed in marriage, I believe in the traditional marriage between a man and a woman. But again, I think Senator Portman is entitled to his positions, and you know we are a party of diversity and, I think, of respect."…
Renee Knight Leberry, from South Carolina, who also personally opposes same-sex marriage, said that she didn't think Portman's conservative credentials were diminished at all by his pronouncement on Friday.
"I respect him; it's his choice, and as a Christian conservative, I respect anybody's choice. That's his son, and he loves his son. I don't think it would be right to judge him for supporting his son."
Even if you support some kind of conservative accommodation to same-sex unions, it's not ideal to have conservatives "seeing the light" because it affects them personally, even if they couch their conversions, as Portman does, in terms of his gay son helping him "gain a new perspective." Empathy is a crucial moral virtue, but it isn't always the best guide to public-policy debates, pace our friends on the left.
Besides, there are big, angry blocs on both sides of the issue that are unlikely to give Portman the benefit of the doubt. (As I'm writing this, Matt Yglesias is insufferably tweeting about how global warming is going to wipe several small islands off the map and how it's "too bad Portman's son doesn't live on one.") It's eerie how closely Portman's CNN interview mirrored President Obama's on the issue, right down to the torrent of disclaimers up front ("I just feel that for me personally it's important to affirm. . ."). But unlike the famous evolver-in-chief — who was always given winking credit on the progressive left for being secretly pro-gay-marriage, even as he extolled traditional marriage — Portman is going to be treated as self-serving by majorities on both sides.
Why, they asked, should it take the realization that a member of your family is affected to arrive at a position that reflects nothing more or less than a regard for equal rights and a belief in justice? And if same-sex marriage isn't just—which is what the many lawmakers who oppose it evidently believe—then should your position on it change merely because it hits close to home and because opposition has a negative practical impact on someone dear to you?
Those are great questions. Appropriate ones, too. But to a certain extent, they ignore human nature—the imperfections of it, the complexities of it—and they disregard how many people who support gay rights got to the place they now proudly inhabit…
In any case, my question for and about Portman, a decent and thoughtful man I've known for many years, isn't why it took a gay son to move him to his current stance, but whether it really took a gay son to do that, and whether he was here or almost here a while back, but just didn't say so.
What's too infrequently noted or written is how many Republicans who aren't on the party's far right have privately, silently accepted and supported gays and lesbians but have stayed publicly mum, and articulated contrary positions, in the interests of political survival. A big part of what's changing now isn't their hearts. It's their belief that they can be true to their hearts without committing political suicide, because America has made extraordinary progress, and because there's no turning back.
Far from touching off a Beltway political firestorm, Portman's announcement that he has a gay son and now supports same-sex marriage drew a muted or even positive response from his fellow members of the Republican elite.
The reality Portman's flip-flop exposed is this: among the Republican political community, the people who actually run campaigns and operate super PACs, support for gay marriage is almost certainly a solid majority position. Among strategists born after the end of the Vietnam War, it's not even a close call…
"While age is an obvious factor that relates to views on the issue of gay marriage, so too does income, education level, living in the Northeast. If you think about many political consultants being upper-income Northeastern folks, then that might contribute to them [leaning] more favorably toward gay marriage than Republicans more broadly," said Anderson, who supports gay marriage…
"The political consulting class in the Republican Party is, and has been for a long time, well to the left of the Republican voters. Whether folks like that or not, it's just plain true," said GOP strategist Curt Anderson, no squish himself.
Mr. Portman's announcement, which he said he made in part because his son is gay, has so far yielded relatively little pushback from Republicans on blogs and social media, or from other Republican office-holders. Instead, gay rights advocates are increasingly finding support from influential Republicans.
But the rank and file of the Republican Party may be different, and the polling suggests that they have largely not changed their views on same-sex marriage…
According to an average of seven recent surveys on same-sex marriage, as shown in the chart above, only 26 percent of Republicans support same-sex marriage rights as compared with 54 percent of independents and 66 percent of Democrats. Attitudes among Republican voters may shift on the issue by 2016, particularly if more respected conservatives like Mr. Portman announce their support for same-sex marriage, but it is less than clear that his position will reflect a broadly acceptable viewpoint among Republican primary and caucus voters by that time.
The question is whether same-sex marriage rises to the level of a "gateway issue" — that is, whether opposition to same-sex marriage causes voters not to consider supporting Republicans.
Republican consultant Liz Mair cited an analysis of polling by Freedom to Marry, an organization supporting same-sex marriage, showing 51% of Republicans under age 30 support gay marriage. "There's something that needs to be addressed here, and it needs to be addressed now," she said…
Republican support of gay marriage might draw new supporters, National Review columnist Jonah Goldberg said during the panel discussion, but at a cost. "You're going to have to show me where we're going to replace the 30 million evangelicals and social conservatives who will leave," if the party embraces gay marriage.
Progressives are wrong to demand tolerance and denounce rhymes-with-late. People advocating for the liberty to love must also protect the liberty to rhymes-with-late and leave others be regarding their beliefs and emotions. The correct approach is the conservative one, which is concerned with limiting the coercive powers of government. This means that social conservatism has no business coveting the coercive powers of government to impose religious beliefs in civil law. It means that in a nation founded on the protection of religious liberty, social conservatives must be content with what they can accomplish in the marketplace of ideas using only the powers of persuasion. In the marketplace of ideas, they can believe anything and be as rhymes-with-lateful as they want…
However, regarding conservative gays being treated courteously by conservatives, I do say there is no such thing as a courteous way to tell gays they are unworthy of equality. It is indeed an intrinsically offensive statement to make and position to hold. (It's worth noting I first said this to Mark Steyn when he was standing in for Rush Limbaugh in 2010 and he invited gay conservatives to call in and discuss how we were being treated by the tea party. I told him I've been treated very well by the tea party — except for that.)…
So, what is it like being gay at CPAC? More than ever, it's a joy. The only true friends gays have are conservatives. We can settle our differences in Constitutional terms, which will be articulated by conservative attorney Ted Olson before the Supreme Court when he argues for marriage equality in the Prop 8 and Defense of Marriage Act cases before it on March 26 and 27.
"Well, our country is dealing with changing attitudes and prejudices relating to gay people," [GOProud Executive Director Jimmy LaSalvia] told us. "I think that people who just don't like gay people are bigots, but I don't think that people who are wrestling with the issue or thinking about the issue differently are necessarily anti-gay. I just don't …. I know that many people, like you heard tonight, come at it from a religious tradition, and you know, they're struggling with the issue. But I can't call them bigots, because I don't believe that many people in their hearts truly just don't like gay people."
To Margaret Hoover, the Republican gay-rights activist (and great-granddaughter of Herbert), such a position is a diplomatic necessity for someone trying to win over fellow Republicans to the cause of gay rights. "Jimmy's trying to grow a movement," she told us…
"I don't want to call people bigots! I don't think it's helpful," she told us. "Because you know what, what does that get me?"
Via Mediaite.
Related Posts:
Breaking on Hot Air
Obama: "Despite our best efforts," Syria turned into a pretty vicious war
Montana special election: Will Gianforte give Democrats a beating?
Comment pages: « Previous 1 2 3 4
Comment pages: « Previous 1 2 3 4


text:
Gary Vaynerchuk:
Do what you love (no excuses!)
At the Web 2.0 Expo, entrepreneur Gary Vaynerchuk gives a shot in the arm to dreamers and up-and-comers who face self-doubt. The Internet has made the formula for success simpler than ever, he argues. So there's now no excuse not to do what makes you happy.
Similar topics
- Internet
- Business
- Entrepreneur
- Money
- Web
Related talks
556 comments
Enthusiastically agree? Respectfully beg to differ? Have your say here.
Log in to comment Don't have an account? Sign up now — it's fast and free.
Sort comments by
There are currently no comments for this talk.


text:
Oil Spill Crisis: Follow the Money!
The BP oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico has now gone on for 50 days. Many argue that the spill is a result of money, and lots of it.
This trend goes back further into history than the George W. Bush administration. The oil industry has been a dominant force in US politics, expanding significantly during the year 2000.
During the same time frame, there was also an increase in environmental accidents by oil companies.
"We've seen just in the Gulf BP alone had 50 accidents and spills among its operations just in the last five years," said Juhasz.
These past events however led to very minor fines. The billions of dollars spent on campaigns to date may soon appear to be mere chump change. Due to a new US Supreme Court decision, corporations are no longer limited in the amount they can spend on US political campaigns, as they once were.
"We have only begun to experience the financial capacity of this industry which is, hands down, the wealthiest industry the world has ever known," said Juhasz.


text:
WHS Adoptable Animals
The Wisconsin Humane Society (WHS) is a private, nonprofit organization whose mission is to build a community where people value animals and treat them with respect and kindness. For more than 128 years, WHS has been saving the lives of animals in need. We offer adoption services that place 9,000 animals in new homes annually, veterinary services that save thousands of lives, educational programs that instill respect for animals, behavior services to assist guardians and a myriad of other initiatives that help end suffering for animals. We depend entirely on private donations to fund our programs and rely on volunteers in nearly every department. If you are interested in adopting, volunteering, enrolling in a class, taking a tour or making a donation, check out our comprehensive web site at wihumane.org. The adoptable animals' web pages are updated every 30 minutes!
Minnie's on the Mend
A little girl named Minnie has a second chance, thanks to the efforts of the Milwaukee Area Domestic Animal Control (MADACC) and the Wisconsin Humane Society (WHS). The petite 4-year-old Rat Terrier was picked up by MADACC with a leg injury. They stabilized Minnie and took x-rays, which revealed a broken leg. During her stray holding period, during which no one claimed her, MADACC continued to monitor Minnie and treat her for pain. But Minnie couldn't stay at MADACC, so WHS was contacted.
Minnie is now recovering in the veterinary clinic at WHS, where she continues to heal. Dr. Randal Zeman of WHS noted that the break was very clean and should heal without additional surgeries. Minnie will continue to recover at WHS and potentially a foster home, as well. She will be available for adoption in about six weeks.
Interested in sponsoring a shelter animal like Minnie? WHS relies entirely on donations to provide care for all the injured, abused and homeless animals who come through their doors. Become a sponsor to any animal pictured on the WHS site – including wild animals. If you donate $50 and become an Angel Sponsor, you can even post a message on the WHS website. It makes a great holiday gift, too. Check out all the Angel Sponsors here: http://www.wihumane.org/donate/sponsor.aspx
This site uses Facebook comments to make it easier for you to contribute. If you see a comment you would like to flag for spam or abuse, click the "x" in the upper right of it. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use.


text:
Someone recently told Heidi Julavits that she'll be remembered most for a Believer essay that appeared in the magazine's March 2003 debut issue. In that piece, titled, "Rejoice! Believe! Be Strong and Read Hard!" she argued against snark, against "wit for wit's sake," against "the hostile, knowing, bitter tone of contempt," against a reviewing culture defined by sarcasm and anti-intellectualism. "It was the most depressing thing anyone has ever said to me," she says over a plate of eggs and a pot of tea at Cafe Algiers in Harvard Square on a rainy morning last week. "If that's the case, I'll just shoot myself." Coming from a serious fiction writer — a three-time novelist — her point is well-taken. Still, she had issued a rallying cry heard 'round the literary world, and it was no idle threat: as founding editor of the McSweeney's–produced magazine the Believer, Julavits has brought to life a literary outlier filled with smarts, irreverence, and long-form criticism that shines an unforgiving light on the usual puffery and pap of today's criticism.
Julavits was in town last week for a reading of her third novel, The Uses of Enchantment, at Newtonville Books. It is about a 17-year-old girl in West Salem, Massachusetts, who may or may not have faked her own abduction, and her prim mother's and two dueling therapists' reaction upon her return. Like her other novels, The Mineral Palace and The Effect of Living Backwards, Enchantment is imaginative, immediate, and dark. It is immersed in a mood of sinister sexuality, set with characters who are sharp and sometimes cruel in that distinctively withering New England way.
The local culture is not unknown to her. Julavits grew up in Portland, Maine, and now spends nine months a year in Manhattan with her husband, writer Ben Marcus, and three months in Brooklin, Maine, a town three hours north of Portland. That city-country split is apparent. Julavits has a New Yorker's cool about her, as well as a Mainer's no-nonsense practicality. She's earthy — earnest and passionate, with an arid sense of humor. When Julavits talks about literature and books — hers, others, responses to both — she's serious. She's slim and tall, with dark-rimmed glasses that stand out against her fair skin and blonde hair. If Julavits had told me she was 26, I would've believed her. She's 38. "Old," she says. Hardly, I think. What follows is an edited transcript of our conversation.
How do you split your brain between writing fiction and editing the Believer?
They both end up being these great antidotes to each other, and they work such different sides of your brain, and it happens that it's both sides of my brain that I like to work. It's a great way to detox one from the other. So it's like when you've just been editing too much, write some fiction.
In your Believer essay, you argue for snark-free criticism. In your novels, though, your characters tend to be extremely sharp, almost caustic. What gives with that?The essay argued that there's definitely space for very, very severe, harsh criticism, so long as it isn't sarcastic or in some way disdainful of the book or the author. I guess I also didn't want to abolish sarcasm from the face of the earth, you know? I think it has many apt applications, and has a definite place in my heart, certainly. And, I think, what better place to be able to exercise your cool side than between two fictional characters? It means I'm nicer to my friends as a result.
Table of Contents
Cover Archive
Masthead | Authors | Contact us
See all articles by:
All Slideshows


text:
Gastrointestinal problems are among the most common complaints heard by doctors today. Still, many people fail to look beyond the symptoms when seeking relief, and as a result problems can worsen over time. Knowing that roughly 80 percent of our natural immune defenses are found in the digestive tract, it is time to reconsider how we deal with digestive issues—and with that comes getting a better understanding of certain things that can affect a healthy gut.
If you have persistent gas and bloating, abdominal pain, or chronic constipation or diarrhea, here's something you should know: More and more Americans are finding out that sensitivity to gluten may be at the root of their problems. But is it just gluten sensitivity or is it celiac disease? And what's the difference? The following is a brief overview:
Gluten sensitivity is a broad term used to include many different types of sensitivity to gluten, a protein found in wheat. People who are sensitive to gluten may experience a wide range of symptoms, from mild inflammation of the intestinal lining to abdominal discomfort and occasional irritable bowel, but not everyone with gluten sensitivity develops celiac disease (those who don't are considered Non-celiac Gluten Sensitive, or NCGS).
However, people with gluten sensitivity may be experiencing the beginning stages of celiac disease. In essence, gluten sensitivity implies that the immune system cannot tolerate gluten in the diet. As a result, it forms protective antibodies to try to neutralize the gluten, in the same way it reacts to harmful bacteria or viruses. When these autoimmune reactions cause intestinal damage, a person is then considered to have celiac disease.
Celiac disease is genetic and in some cases may be triggered by a traumatic physical or emotional event. More than 2 million Americans suffer from celiac disease, which can include severe abdominal pain and bloating, chronic diarrhea, constipation, weight loss, fatigue, and in some cases even severe anxiety and depression, skin problems, as well as bone and joint pain.
The bottom line is this: If you have unexplained, persistent gastrointestinal issues and you and your doctor can't seem to figure out why, gluten sensitivity may be the culprit. The best way to determine if you are truly gluten sensitive or if you have celiac disease is to have a simple stool test performed. Visit www.enterolab.com to find out more, and once you have the results you and your health care practitioner can take the next step toward better gastrointestinal health.


text:
Why do people get upset when we criticize our coaches?
Good heavens it's not like we are throwing them into a pit of fire, there were some questionable play calls.
Mood: WOOF!
When the announcers are pointing out that the skins pass defense is pathetic, and the giants keep trying to go at the skins strength, which makes no sense, u know its bad...


text:
The unfamiliar celery root, and even more obscure burdock, gave birth to a beautiful new tome, Roots: The Definitive Compendium with more than 225 Recipes. It's widely praised as one of the best cookbooks of 2012, and is written by veteran food writer Diane Morgan, based in the other Portland. (There are also vivid botanical photographs by Antonis Achilleos and a lyrical foreword by vegetable expert Deborah Madison, invoking metaphors of rootedness and getting back to our roots.)
A weekly trip to the farmers' market inspired Morgan. As she reached for that celery root, a woman asked, "What is that?" Morgan described how she cubes celeriac for soup, mashes it like potatoes (with twice a potato's iron and five times its dietary fiber, to boot), and tosses chunks in olive oil, salt, and pepper, for high-heat roasting. At the same stand, Morgan finds herself perplexed by a scraggly brown root she learns is burdock, a Japanese delicacy and herbal remedy in Chinese medicine. She then realized we needed this book to guide us through this "underworld" of vegetables that swell beneath the dirt.
So what defines a root vegetable? Surprisingly, Morgan reveals kohlrabi — actually a swollen, above-ground brassica stem — is not one. Her vast book focuses on tap roots, tuberous roots, corms (think water chestnuts), stem tubers. and even rhizomes. Morgan includes recipes for fresh, whole ginger, turmeric and galangal, all now grown in hoop houses by enterprising farmers here in Maine (see "Taking Root," by Laura McCandlish, November 9, 2012). Alliums, edible buds like garlic and onions, would require another book, though they feature in most of the savory recipes.
Table of Contents
Cover Archive
Masthead | Authors | Contact us
See all articles by:
All Slideshows


text:
And I will screen the holes
And I will screen the holes
Bearding Bees gone this AM. Here's what I did:
My bars are tight. They are numbered to 29 with a spacer bar for each end. They have built out to exactly the middle - they are on bar 16 now.
And the bee activity from Friday afternoon to this AM (Monday AM)
And I knew those wine corks would come in handy one day - I have wine corks for all 3 holes ready to plug.
Looking good! I'll bet you still have some bearding, a total solution may not be found so just go with the flow. As M Bush says "Everything works if you let it".
Julysun elevation 23 feet. 4 Hives, 2 years.
4:30 and 93 degrees ("feels like" 98 temp) and the sun is bright - went to check the hive. There's a 2 inch long by about 1/2 inch thread of bees starting to hang.... nothing like yesterday.... so far lookin' good! Thanks every one!!!
Now I have a ? about feeding but I'll start a new thread for that one.
yeah that's not so bad, I had one of my langs with a top entrance only that had 4-5 lbs bearding the other day LOL
The first day of the high heat/humidity here (was Sunday), our tbh's bearded a bit. Yesterday, in even higher humidity, the hives totally bearded - just like you describe, it looked like a comb being built outside the hive! The bees even were bearding out the BACK end of the hive (I have front entrances)! The bees were bearding on the edges of the bars, around the top cover....wherever they could find a spot to hang on for the night! I swear the whole hive was outside to sleep under the stars! (Didn't get a chance to see if it was workers or drones outside....was too dark to distinguish from a distance).
By morning, the bearding was down to just a couple dozen bees.
Let's see what tonight brings, as the humidity is just as high. The sun just as strong all day - even though the hives are in the shade from 11am onward. The temps were just as high as yesterday.
Can't wait for the heat to break....at least the humidity! This beekeeper cannot take it!
Let the bearding begin!!!!!
I had been following this thread and got to wondering if the heat was too high in one of my hives. They beard like crazy as well. It has a great roof, when I lift the lid and put my hand under it it seems cooler than the ambient temp. Then I got to thinking about the attic in a house and how it is hotter than blue blazes and got to thinking maybe it should be hotter in there. So I whipped up a vent to let the hot air in the hive escape to the top. basically it is two sticks about 3/8s of an inch in diameter, just some scrap that was laying around, then I put spacers on both ends to separate them about 3/4 or an inch. Stapled some #8 hardware cloth on them and put it in place of a top bar. No beard when I got home, but a shower had come through and cooled off the place. I'll check tomorrow to see if they beard up. I figured if they don't like it they will propolize it closed.
Yes, please report after a hot day, we are all interested in how to vent a TBH and for that matter a Lang.
Julysun elevation 23 feet. 4 Hives, 2 years.
i'll check today. On a lang you can use a rim with holes in it covered in hardware cloth for venting.
Yesterday was a scorcher and so, sure enough, those bees were out in a really REALLY big beard. They were very calm - just hanging. Most not even moving their wings. I don't feel warm air coming out the holes I drilled. So I guess I'm back to square 1 except I'm armed with the knowledge that this isn't a swarm action. At least not yet.....
In heat, are you checking the TBH or leaving it untouched?
If so, weekly? More or less??
And lastly, do you regularly check every bar?
I have only checked each bar once since setting up the colony. Bad?
I checked today. It is hotter today than on Monday. The bearding is much less today. There is still a decent amount of bees, maybe a cup or so, but the other day it looked like a three pound package.
I'm thinking the screen bar is a success. Yesterday was hot again and not much bearding at all
sab, what your bees are doing is called "bearding" and is very normal on hot days. I wish I could show you a photo of our bees bearding but I don't know how to post photos. We are in western Colorado where temps have been in the 90's, occ into 3 digits. On hot afternoons the entire end of one of our TBHs is covered with a very thick mass of bees. Looks like a swarm but it's not. They often hang out there until after dark when it cools off. No worries about the bearding but do be very careful not to handle combs at all when the temp is very hot--the wax gets incredibly soft and will fall off easily if moved (don't ask how I know this). So to answer your last question, unless the bees are clearly not well, it is best not to disturb them at all (top bar hives that is) in the summer heat. ...my opinion anyway.


text:
As for your scenario, I think Eli would of won at least 1 SB with either franchise but there's just some teams like the Chargers or Raiders that are such a mess that it would be near impossible to win a championship with.
Less diminishes the Giants and more along the lines of saying that a lot of other teams having a slightly steeper hill to climb whether it's ineptitude in the FO and coaching staff or thin talent across the roster.True, but it haven't always been as good as it is currently. Also does that somehow diminish the accomplishments made by the Giants?
This thread is still going on?
I'm Commander Shepard, and this is my favorite team in the NFL.
Eli would probably look at this thread and be like lol wtf.
Mood: WOOF!
But there was no pressure on those 2 throws. And those should be easy throws to make. It's like a basketball player that can nail 3's but then frustrates the hell out of you because he misses too many easy layups.
In 2007 Plaxico was our offensive MVP. Without him we are not winning the Super Bowl, period. And of course our defense played a huge part in that Super Bowl as well. I wouldn't have given the MVP to Eli that year. I would have given it to Justin Tuck.


text:
High Blood Pressure (Hypertension) Medications »
"What is high blood pressure (hypertension)?
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, affects nearly a third of all Americans. With hypertension, too much force is exerted on the arteries as blood is pumped through. This results "...
Read the High Blood Pressure (Hypertension) Medications article »
(amiloride HCl-hydrochlorothiazide)
MODURETIC (amiloride HCl-Hydrochlorothiazide) combines the potassium-conserving action of amiloride HCl with the natriuretic action of hydrochlorothiazide.
Amiloride HCl is designated chemically as 3,5-diamino-6-chloro-N-(diaminomethylene)pyrazinecarboxamide monohydrochloride, dihydrate and has a molecular weight of 302.12. Its empirical formula is C6H8ClN7OH02H2O and its structural formula is:
Hydrochlorothiazide is designated chemically as 6-chloro-3,4-dihydro-2H-1,2,4-benzothiadiazine-7-sulfonamide 1,1-dioxide. Its empirical formula is C7H8ClN3O4S2 and its structural formula is:
It is a white, or practically white, crystalline powder with a molecular weight of 297.74, which is slightly soluble in water, but freely soluble in sodium hydroxide solution.
MODURETIC (amiloride and hydrochlorothiazide) is available for oral use as tablets containing 5 mg of anhydrous amiloride HCl and 50 mg of hydrochlorothiazide. Each tablet contains the following inactive ingredients: calcium phosphate, FD&C Yellow 6, guar gum, lactose, magnesium stearate and starch.
What are the possible side effects of hydrochlorothiazide and amiloride (Moduretic 5-50)?
Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Stop using this medication and call your doctor at once if you have a serious side effect such as:
- eye pain, vision problems;
- numbness or tingly feeling;
- muscle pain or weakness;
- slow, fast, or uneven heartbeat;
- feeling drowsy, restless, or light-headed;
- urinating less than usual or not at all;
- dry mouth, increased thirst, tiredness,...
Read All Potential Side Effects and See Pictures of Moduretic »
What are the precautions when taking amiloride and hydrochlorothiazide (Moduretic)?
See also Warning section.
Before taking this product, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to amiloride or hydrochlorothiazide; or if you have any other allergies. This product may contain inactive ingredients, which can cause allergic reactions or other problems. Talk to your pharmacist for more details.
Before using this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist your medical history, especially of: untreated salt/mineral imbalance (such as high potassium, low sodium level), kidney disease, liver disease, diabetes, loss of too much body water (dehydration), lupus, gout, high levels of fats in the blood (cholesterol/triglycerides).
Before having surgery, tell your doctor or dentist about all the products you use (including prescription drugs,...
Last reviewed on RxList: 4/24/2009
This monograph has been modified to include the generic and brand name in many instances.
Moduretic FDA Prescribing Information
Additional Moduretic Information
Moduretic - User Reviews
Moduretic User Reviews
Now you can gain knowledge and insight about a drug treatment with Patient Discussions.
Here is a collection of user reviews for the medication Moduretic sorted by most helpful.
Report Problems to the Food and Drug Administration
You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Visit the FDA MedWatch website or call 1-800-FDA-1088.
Get tips on handling your hypertension.


text:
Sheriff to host Community Outreach Day on March 28 in Lake Shore
The Cass County Sheriff's Office will hold the next Community Outreach Day from 2-5 p.m. Thursday, March 28, at Lake Shore City Hall.
Visit with Sheriff Tom Burch and members of the sheriff's office and learn about initiatives within the sheriff's office. Applications for a permit to carry a firearm or purchase a firearm, alarm permit applications and event permit applications will be available.
There is a Take It To The Box prescription drug disposal box permanently located at Lake Shore City Hall. Staff can assist you in signing up for the county's instant emergency notification program Nixle.
Lake Shore Police Chief Steve Sundstrom and members of the Lake Shore Police Department will also be available to answers questions.


text:
Long, excess part of one's belt, that hangs down in a douchy way, possibly bringing attention to one's genitalia. Only exhibited by an individuals with belts that are way too long.
Wearing a size 54 belt to hold up size 46 trousers, or short trousers, dangling that excess piece of leather...or other synthetic fiber belt. That braided douche tail really kicks it up one notch.
by zach galifinoccia January 23, 2012


text:
Hi i am sorry i know this is a stupid question but what is a mite?
I would like to research this subject due to my bee's might possibly have them.
I have a hive that has one or two bee's that i notice have chewed up wings on a frame.
I asked someone and they said they were probably mites.
I just have a few bees that have this issue.
What is the threat level on these?
Can i see what they look like so i can identify them?
Thanks for all of the replies i feel that i will get a lot.
P.s. why do they say not to use store bought powdered sugar?


text:
"The fecal immunochemical test (FIT) is highly effective for annual colorectal cancer screening programs for average-risk patients, according to results of a study published online January 26 in the Annals of Internal Medicine.
Read the Fecal Immunochemical Test Screening Effective at 4 Years article »
(melphalan) Tablets
ALKERAN (melphalan) should be administered under the supervision of a qualified physician experienced in the use of cancer chemotherapeutic agents. Severe bone marrow suppression with resulting infection or bleeding may occur. Melphalan is leukemogenic in humans.
Melphalan produces chromosomal aberrations in vitro and in vivo and, therefore, should be considered potentially mutagenic in humans.
ALKERAN (melphalan), also known as L-phenylalanine mustard, phenylalanine mustard, L-PAM, or L-sarcolysin, is a phenylalanine derivative of nitrogen mustard. Melphalan is a bifunctional alkylating agent which is active against selective human neoplastic diseases. It is known chemically as 4-[bis(2-chloroethyl)amino]-L-phenylalanine. The molecular formula is C13H18Cl2N2O2 and the molecular weight is 305.20. The structural formula is:
Melphalan is the active L-isomer of the compound and was first synthesized in 1953 by Bergel and Stock; the D-isomer, known as medphalan, is less active against certain animal tumors, and the dose needed to produce effects on chromosomes is larger than that required with the L-isomer. The racemic (DL–) form is known as merphalan or sarcolysin.
Melphalan is practically insoluble in water and has a pKa1 of ~2.5.
ALKERAN (melphalan) is available in tablet form for oral administration. Each film-coated tablet contains 2 mg melphalan and the inactive ingredients colloidal silicon dioxide, crospovidone, hypromellose, macrogol/PEG 400, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, and titanium dioxide.
What are the possible side effects of melphalan (Alkeran, Alkeran I.V.)?
Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Call your doctor at once if you have any of these serious side effects:
- easy bruising or bleeding, unusual weakness;
- fever, chills, body aches, flu symptoms;
- nausea, stomach pain, low fever, loss of appetite, dark urine, clay-colored stools, jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes);
- missed menstrual periods;
- unusual lumps or masses;
- red skin rash, rapid pulse,...
Read All Potential Side Effects and See Pictures of Alkeran »
What are the precautions when taking melphalan (Alkeran)?
Before taking melphalan, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to it; or to chlorambucil; or if you have any other allergies. This product may contain inactive ingredients, which can cause allergic reactions or other problems. Talk to your pharmacist for more details.
Before using this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist your medical history, especially of: blood problems (e.g., bone marrow depression), previous cancer chemotherapy, kidney problems, radiation treatment.
Do not have immunizations/vaccinations without the consent of your doctor, and avoid contact with people who have recently received oral polio vaccine or flu vaccine inhaled through the nose.
To lower your risk of getting cut, bruised, or injured, use caution with sharp objects...
Last reviewed on RxList: 11/16/2016
This monograph has been modified to include the generic and brand name in many instances.
Alkeran FDA Prescribing Information
Additional Alkeran Information
Alkeran - User Reviews
Alkeran User Reviews
Now you can gain knowledge and insight about a drug treatment with Patient Discussions.
Here is a collection of user reviews for the medication Alkeran sorted by most helpful.
Report Problems to the Food and Drug Administration
You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Visit the FDA MedWatch website or call 1-800-FDA-1088.
Get the latest treatment options.


text:
So, does the ink reappear or is that just an ole wives' tale?
Printable View
So, does the ink reappear or is that just an ole wives' tale?
none of mine has reappeared.Quote:
Originally Posted by fleurdelisquilts.com
I haven't had a problem with anything reappearing. I quilt in the basement and it stays chilly until I run the fireplace.Quote:
Originally Posted by Prism99
Going to pic some up today...I hope they are just fabulous to use! Thanks for the tip!
If you freeze the quilt, below 14°F, it will re-appear. A quick tap with the iron, over 140°F, will remove it once more.
When I read this I had a sample with ink markings. I had marked the fabric with the date for thirty days to make sure that age didn't change the properties. I tossed it in the freezer to see what getting it cold would do and all of the previously heat erased markings have returned.Quote:
Originally Posted by Prism99
This was discouraging because I had hoped to find the perfect marking method.
Hmmm...good info...I am going to take note and get some of these...it's hard to find a good marking pen that works..thanks..
I guess if I decide to freeze my quilt that I will get the iron out and iron the marks out again. I have not had any
markings come back and it has been very cold around here.
This may sound "dumb" but under what conditions would your quilt "freeze?"..I don't know girls, but if it's so cold your quilt freezes, I don't think I'd be worried about the markings...:)..couldn't resist..:)Quote:
Originally Posted by featherweight
Shipping it back to the customer in the winter would be my concern.Quote:
Originally Posted by featherweight


text:
Excerpt: "Who says the NFL and NFLPA never agree on anything?
Per a league source, the powers-that-be have struck a deal regarding a fairly minor aspect of rookie compensation.
Specifically, the two sides have agreed that, once a player is drafted, he will automatically be deemed to have received an offer for a four-year contract at the minimum salary for each season. Previously, the team was required to provide written notice of the tender offer before or immediately after the draft.
While its currently unknown whether some specific incident drove this change, the move is a simple fix that makes sense. Its an automatic gesture that is now literally automatic." Read more...


text:
SANTA CRUZ -- Law enforcement from across the county are on a manhunt in Santa Cruz after three people, including two police officers, were shot.
The first shooting occurred at a house on the 800 block of North Branciforte Avenue about 3:30 p.m. Santa Cruz police were investigating a sexual assault when a suspect fired at police, hitting two officers.
Two law enforcement sources with knowledge of the situation said the officers were shot and killed.
The second shooting occurred a half-hour later while police were in pursuit of at least one suspect, maybe two on Doyle Street. Multiple shots were fired on Doyle Street.
A witness said one suspect was shot and appeared dead. The coroner's van is on scene.
Santa Cruz County sheriff's deputy April Skalland confirmed that two officers were shot but would not give their condition. She also decline to say what prompted the shooting.
Skalland also said a suspect had been shot but would not give the location or his status.
Santa Cruz has never lost an officer in the line of duty.
Police are on a citywide manhunt for at least one suspect believed to be involved in the shooting. The FBI joined the investigation just after 4 p.m. as well as law enforcement from the sheriff's office, Capitola, Watsonville and Scotts Valley police departments and the California Highway Patrol.
Deputy Police Chief Steve Clark would only say "it's not good." Police Chief Kevin Vogel rushed out of a City Council meeting. All of the county's top brass are on scene including District Attorney Bob Lee and Sheriff Phil Wowak.
City Manager Martin Bernal pulled Mayor Hilary Bryant out of the council meeting to discuss the shooting. Several people at the council meeting were crying.
Project ROPE was issued for a white four-door Honda or Toyota Corolla seen leaving the scene of the Branciforte shooting. Police are looking for a white male with long, blondish brown hair in his 20s with a backpack, gray baseball cap and white T-shirt.
Police put out a be on the lookout for Jeremy Peter Goulet, 35, described as 155 pounds, 5 feet 8 inches tall, blond hair, green eyes. It's unknown his relation to the case.
Goulet was arrested by Santa Cruz police on Friday on suspicion of disorderly conduct at 801 N. Branciforte Ave., according to arrest records. He listed his occupation as a barista.
About 10 minutes after the first shooting police were called to 203 Stanford Ave. for a victim who said he was grazed by a bullet but was declining medical attention.
Santa Cruz resident Charlie May was inside his home on North Branciforte when the incident erupted, with dozens of police cars descending on the area.
"I actually went out to take a look and they shooed us all back," May said.
May heard the second burst of gunfire -- at least 15 shots, he estimated -- which occurred on Doyle Street near Whole Foods, about a half-block from his home.
"I imagine they got him. They've still got the whole block surrounded," May said.
Though his home is inside the police perimeter, May also said many spectators are gathering near the scene.
Megan Kausch, a Capitola resident, was sitting outside Whole Foods reorganizing her purse when police swooped in.
Police came up, chasing a suspect who appeared to have two guns. She heard a barrage of gunfire. She ducked down, saw the gun smoke. She believes the suspect on Doyle Street was shot dead.
"I've never been so close to a real shooting. It was so loud, so many bullets back and forth."
Melissa Stevens, who was waiting at Doyle Street where the street is blocked off for her son who is on lockdown at the Midtown Montessori School on Branciforte. She said the owner of the school said the students were all safe at the school.
"I'm sort of freaked out," Stevens said. "Everyone is safe, but as long as there is a shooter on the loose, I don't know what I should do."
Paul Rolen, who lives on the 800 block of Branciforte, said police told him there is a shooting suspect still barricaded in a building and he could not go to his house. He had just gotten off a bus from Cabrillo.
"It sucks and it's scarey," Rolen said.
Police also have issued a temporary flight restriction zone for an area above the shooting scenes.
Branciforte small schools and middle schools are on lockdown. The shooting happened after school let out. It's unclear if there were any students left at the campus.
Follow J.M. Brown on Twitter at Twitter.com/jmbrownreports


text:
Contact Gevalia Coffee - Submit a Question or Inquire to Gevalia, Or Call Us by Telephone
There's always something new brewing at Gevalia, and we want to make sure you're getting the most from your Gevalia experience. If you need to contact us with questions or concerns about online shopping, your order, your account, or other Gevalia matters, you can easily reach us by phone or email. We will do our best to respond to all emails within 24 hours.
To reach us by phone: 1-800-GEVALIA (1-800-438-2542)
You can email us using the form below.


text:
The Russian connection: See all our coverage | Read about our investigation
The following images are from the 2008 and 2009 Army-Navy football games at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia.
When I first set out to photograph the Army/Navy game in 2008, I expected little more than a football rivalry. Instead, I discovered warriors in training. The Army cadets and Navy midshipmen march into the stadium in waves and bellow in baritone unison. They are gifted, accomplished, manicured and alert. They are also quick to flex their muscles and thump their chests. These are the young men and women who believe in duty, honor and country. And they spend their college years preparing to defend the Republic. This century-long tradition is like an arm wrestling match between brothers - fueled by pride, ego and faith.
Click here for more of Tristan Spinski's work.


text:
Charming Flat in historical Seville
Size60 m²
Floor No.2(with elevator)
- Family/child friendly
- Kitchen
- Air conditioning
- Washer/dryer
- Disabled access
- Smoking allowed
- Elevator in building
- Pets allowed
Accommodation summary
|Plaza de la Encarnación, 41003 Sevilla, Spain
|Property type
|Property ID
|Acceptance rate
|Response time
|A few hours
|Calendar updated
|2 days ago
The apartment is located in the geographical heart of historic Seville. A few meters from the Plaza de la Encarnación, where is the flagship project of the city in recent times, "Metropol Parasol" which is included in all the pedestrian shopping area of Seville, very close walk to the tourist resort the city that make up the Cathedral, the Giralda and the Santa Cruz. It is an ideal place to recognize your feet all the historic and commercial center, and integrated into the natural life of the city. The main attraction of the city of Seville is a historical center of the world's largest in area, which also has the peculiarity that the mall is also not only for tourism but for Seville. Much of the festival is held in the middle of Eastern, the corpus until the April Fair of Seville is nearby. The streets reflect the holiday spirit according to the time season.
Nº REGISTRO VFT/SE/00006
House rulesPets are allowed with an advance payment of deposit of 100 euros.
Suitable for the disabled.
Possibility of garage (10 eurs / day) Confirm the garage option, by contacting the host, before booking.
|Weekly rate for up to 2 guests
|Monthly rate for up to 2 guests
|Price for > 2 guests
|$ 12 US per guest/night extra
|Check-in after
|Check-in before
|On arrangement
|Check-out before
|On arrangement
|Cancellation Policy
Reviews of this property
we are very pleased with our stay in Seville apartment is very nice, quiet, central and we were able to walk all available Nuria very highly recommend Francine NIETO 94130 Nogent
nous sommes très satisfaits de notre séjour à Séville
l'appartement est très bien,calme, central
nous avons pu tout faire à pied
Nuria très disponible
nous le conseillons vivement
Francine NIETO 94130 Nogent
We had a wonderful few days in Seville at this apartment in March. Clean great Amenities in a easy location, close to all sites and a quiet building for getting a good nights sleep. Would definitely stay here again.
Our goal was to spend a quiet weekend in a home and be close to everything without car and Nuria facilitated us everything perfectly. Thanks Nuria. Kisses from Ortigueira
Nuestro objetivo era pasar un fin de semana tranquilo en un ambiente casero y estar cerca de todo sin necesidad de coche y Nuria nos lo facilito todo a la perfección. Gracias Nuria. Besitos desde Ortigueira
Very nice new apartment, quiet and very clean. Location near all the monuments of the historic center of Seville that can be visited on foot. Charming and friendly owner.
Très bel appartement neuf, calme et très propre. Emplacement idéal a proximité de tous les monuments du centre historique de Séville que l'on peut visiter à pied. Propriétaire charmante et accueillante.
The apartment is right in the center of Sevilla and it's possible to reach on foot all the places it's worth to be visited in town. The only place a little bit far is Triana but I went there on foot anyway…. in any case you will find easily a bus or a taxis without problems if you like it.
Just downstairs in Plaza de la Encarnation there is a wonderful market where it's possible to find fresh and cheap food like fish, meat and vegetables and in 4 minutes walk you can reach "El corte ingles", a huge supermarket where you can find every thing you need, food included.
In this apartment along with a cental location you have a quit place to rest without being disturbed by any noise. In the apartment you have all you need but what we liked most were ….the beds!!
So, the only negative thing could be to sleep too much enjoying the house and the beds ..and we did it !!!
Angelo & family
Super gelegen om de stad te verkennen. Heel proper en alles is aanwezig. Nuria helpt je bij alles indien het nodig is
Apartamento muy acogedor, aseado y muy bien situado. Todo preparado a nuestra llegada y gran disponibilidad por parte de la anfitriona. Recomendable, sin duda.
- Quality assured accommodation
- Every host is verified by telephone
- Secure payment via SSL encryption


text:
I'm just sort of thinking aloud here. I really enjoy Pythagorean W-L% because it tends to be surprisingly accurate. Furthermore you can use the same equation in 1889 or 1922 or 1975 or 2010 unlike the nonsense that accompanies linear weights.
Is there something similar out there (or possible) that could be computed for a pitcher given his run support and runs allowed? You could go a step further and adjust for team defense, but I just want to know if there's an empirical way to calculate the base % using only runs


text:
che trasforma Venezia in un mondo magico
One of Giuseppe Verdi's most beautiful works, Othello, will be stage in Venice on Wednesday 10, Sunday 14 and Wednesday 17 July at 21.30, by the Fondazione La Fenice in the picturesque setting of the Courtyard of Palazzo Ducale.
In the bicentenary of the birth of Giuseppe Verdi, the doors of Palazzo Ducale in Venice reopen to opera, taking up a tradition of particular historical and artistic importance that dates back to the 1960s: the summer concert season in Palazzo Ducale.
Conducted by Korean Myung-Whun Chung, who will also conduct Verd's Messa da Requiem in the same days at Palazzo Ducale,
Othello will be staged in a setting conceived by director Francesco Micheli, set designer Edoardo Sanchi and costume designer Silvia Aymonino, created to serve a dual use in the theatre and in Palazzo Ducale, that the Fenice will also stage in April on tour in Japan.
The Orchestra and Chorus of Teatro La Fenice will be joined by the Piccoli Cantori Veneziani and a prestigious international cast.
Palazzo Ducale, Wednesday 10, Sunday 14 and Wednesday 17 July at 21.30


text:
Azkend Free
by: 10tons Ltd • 6.3K
All Android applications categories
by: 10tons Ltd • 6.3K
Published: 2012-08-21, by Ana Gracia.
Here's the story: your archeological team has found a relic in Far Asia and the mission is to reach the temple of time and return the relic to lift the curse. Earn all the talismans and unleash their power to win!
Azkend is a casual puzzle game that brings us the popular match three gameplay. The goal here is to clear all the items from the board by matching three of the same type.
There are features that will help you, like the compass, for example, which can be used to match any items. If you're stuck, there's an undo button in case you think you've made a mistake. The game is pretty challenging and as you advance, the gameplay gets harder and harder, you'll need to press undo more times than you wanted it to.
There are many levels to play and the app can't be more addictive. The animations are perfectly smooth, the theme is appropriate and the controls work well, too. 10tons Ltd is the developer of Azkend lite and the full version and other similar puzzle games for Android. Definitely worth it.
Tags: azkend , asian game puzzle mystical , bajar videos de youtube gratis azkend , besplatna igrica azkend , azkend demo , azkend 2 , ica azkend
by Ana , Appszoom
Aug 21, 2012
from 6.348 reviews
Download Azkend Free
Free - V1.3.3 - 34M
Share this app


text:
When you awake in the morning and your boner has breakin through the boxer sheild. Then your mom tells your little sister to get you up and she comes in and rips the covers off. She hits it with her doll and storms outta the room.
Man, i had the worst shito this moring, my sister walked in and wacked my fuckin cock with a doll. SO I HAD TO BITCH SLAP THAT HO!!!
by SQUEO + SARACO January 18, 2003


text:
Global stockmarkets are in rude health - in the last 12 months US stocks are up 9.9 per cent, European stocks up by 13.5 per cent and NZ shares have been top performers returning 27.1 per cent. Brokers are forecasting more good times so we can go back to worrying about more mundane things like what we are going to have for breakfast or can we?
The question before the panel today is: Is the crisis over or has the day of reckoning just been deferred by government action? The state of the bond and stock markets suggest that there are divergent views on the subject because both markets are highly priced. This doesn't make a great deal of sense because government bond markets tend to react best to bad news and low inflation whereas stockmarkets thrive on good news, economic growth and are more tolerant of inflation.
It seems pretty clear that the reason for the simultaneously high bond and share prices is the willingness of the world's central banks to embark upon what one ex-executive from the Bank of International Settlements called "one of the greatest economic experiments of all time".
That experiment is popularly known as "quantitative easing" and the mere hint of its introduction is enough to induce stockmarket investors to phone their brokers. Quantitative easing (QE) is being practised on a large scale in the US, the UK and Europe and it involves creating money out of thin air and using these funds to buy high quality bonds thus pushing down interest rates.
The rationale for QE was set out by Lord Keynes in the 1930's that when the private sector is too scared to spend, the government needs to come to the party and inject cash into the system so that the economy has lower low points. This stimulus, according to the theory, can then be withdrawn at some later date and thus a recurrence of what happened in the 1930's is avoided.
But can such a painless solution really solve decades of, well, decadence? It seems all too easy. Private debt levels in the US have increased markedly. Is it realistic to expect that this can be resolved with a click of a mouse? I am reminded of a comment in the Barclays Capital Equity Gilt Study which highlighted an advert for a bank; "we can lend you enough money to get you completely out of debt".
It is thus easy to be cynical about QE surely you can't solve the western world's debt problems by lending them more money? That however ignores some important facts. Chief amongst those is that, in much of the world, short to medium term government bonds are negative in real terms so as John Plender recently wrote in the Financial Times "it is possible to borrow for nothing to invest in infrastructure that produces high economic and social returns".
Whilst the stock and bond markets seem to embrace QE with the fervour of an alcoholic getting a free drink, others wonder whether what is good for Wall Street is good for the economy. This brings us to a recent paper by William White of the OECD and the Federal Reserve of Dallas. The paper is entitled "Ultra Easy Monetary Policy and the Law of Unintended Consequences". Mr White reckons one of the most significant and worrying aspects of QE is that the price of money in the form of interest rates are being suppressed leading to mal-investment and perhaps ultimately a crisis.
It is also not clear that QE is having a big effect on the real world - banks and companies have lots of cash but banks are reluctant to lend and companies would rather buy back their shares instead of spending money on new plant. Is this because they believe the necessary crisis has been deferred rather than avoided and they are waiting until it is safe to go back into the water?
Another person who doesn't think QE is a good idea is Stephen Roach, a senior fellow from Yale University. He reckons that the excess liquidity from QE will mean that the next crisis is a matter of when, not if. Almost half a century ago another economist, Friedrich Hayek, had the same view and he said "excess liquidity can misdirect investments leading to a boom followed by a bust".
What does this suggest is an appropriate investment strategy for Mum and Dad, retired and living in Tauranga? If you believe that the only reason interest rates in the US are as low as they are is because of QE then when QE winds down and the world moves to balance its budget interest rates will go up and everything will be repriced downwards not just bonds but property and shares too.
But the consensus view amongst financial advisors and stockbrokers is clearly that bonds are expensive and shares are cheap. One advisor wrote on a website that interest rates could only go up from this level and another advisor said he owned no bonds at all for his clients. Not everybody shares the opinion of stockbrokers and financial advisers. Late in 2012 we reviewed a research paper which argued that global interest rates are as low as they are because they reflect the heightened risk of an economic meltdown. Maybe the reason for low interest rates is the likelihood of a depressed global economy in the long term as the excesses of the past are unwound.
What to do? If QE raises inflation and interest rates then a higher than usual level of cash should be held in portfolios but if the global economy stays sluggish local long-dated bonds are likely to be in demand. It goes without saying that it is impossible to come to a definitive view as to what is going to happen so the answer is to be wary of any advisor or firm with strong views in either direction and maintain a portfolio that will generate a reasonable level of income whether the scenario be deflationary or inflationary.
For the record a number of independent experts reckon that we could have a deflationary environment for an extended period but the ultimate end game will be inflation. Positioning portfolios for the latter scenario prematurely could be disastrous.
Mr White quotes J K Galbraith who said "politics is choosing between the unpalatable and the disastrous". A balanced budget in the USA is unpalatable for politicians but are the recent decisions averting the fiscal cliff just opting for a "disaster" at some later date?


text:
It turns out that I am, thankfully, not the first person to have had these thoughts about the Windy City. The Chicago Green Roof and Cool Roof Grants Program has been handing out funds for creating green roofs since 2005.
Green roofs have several benefits:
• Clean and retain rainwater
• Reduce 'Urban Heat Island Effect' (overheating of cities in summer which contributes to pollution and increased energy consumption)
• Add beauty to our urban landscape
• Help lower air temperatures
• Improve air quality for everyone
• Lower heating and cooling bills
• Extend the life of the roof membrane (2 to 3 times!)
Chicago should be commended for their environmental efforts (the city's Department of Environment Web site has information on other projects, such as Chicago Green Homes), but I could see from the Sears Tower that they still have a long way to go.


text:
Compare Wills attorneys near you. Read reviews, see Avvo Ratings, and contact them directly.
5.0 stars 29 reviews
Avvo Rating: 9.9
My family and my faith are the most important things to me. I enjoy helping other famiies put plans in place to protect themselves and their hard earned assets. Helping people get peace of mind about staying in control and having a plan in place...
Practice areas & skills: Wills & Living Wills, Estate Planning, Medicaid & Medicare, Elder Law, Probate
Get the legal help you need at a fixed price. No hidden fees or long-term commitment.
A written will lets you decide what happens to your money and property after you die, while a living will lets you decide whether or not you wish to be placed on a medical life support system if you become disabled or incapacitated. Wills attorneys and living wills attorneys know all of the language that must be included in your will documents so that things happen the way you want. Because it's impossible for anyone to explain a will after his or her death, it is very important that the will meets all legal requirements. A wills attorney will ensure it does.


text:
|Data Dictionary:
|ACS 2008 (3-Year Estimates)
you are here: choose a survey survey data set table details
Survey: ACS 2008 (3-Year Estimates)
|Data Source:
|U.S. Census Bureau
|B12007. Median Age at First Marriage [2]
Universe: Universe: Population 15 to 54 years
Table Details
|Median Age at First Marriage
|Universe: Universe: Population 15 to 54 years
Relevant Documentation:
|Excerpt from:
|Social Explorer; U.S. Census Bureau; American Community Survey 2006-2008 Summary File: Technical Documentation.
|ACS 2008-3yr Summary File: Technical Documentation -> Appendix B: Subject Definitions -> Population Variables -> Marital Status/Marital History -> Median Age at First Marriage
The median age at first marriage is calculated indirectly by estimating the proportion of young people who will marry during their lifetime, calculating one-half of this proportion, and determining the age (at the time of the survey) of people at this half-way mark by osculatory interpolation. It does not represent the actual median age of the population who married during the calendar year. It is shown to the nearest tenth of a year. Henry S. Shryock and Jacob S. Siegel outline the osculatory procedure in Methods and Materials of Demography, First Edition (May 1973), Volume 1, pages 291-296.