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Flexibility to consider previous or current months as a start month ends February 28.
by Amanda Smith, Hoard's Dairyman Associate Editor
Milk Income Loss Contracts (MILC) were automatically extended through September 30, 2013, under the American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012. There is no need for producers to re-enroll in MILC.
Since the act was signed after the start of fiscal year 2013, producers were not able to make timely start month selections according to normal start month selection provisions, noted a USDA Farm Service Agency Bulletin. Therefore, a relief period beginning February 1, 2013 was authorized. This period, allowing MILC participants to make start month selections for the fiscal year, will end February 28.
This period is only for producers wishing to change their start month. The start month selection for 2012 will automatically roll over to 2013 for those who are satisfied with their previous start month selection.
A payment rate of 59 cents per hundredweight has been announced for September 2012. A rate of 2 cents per hundredweight has been established for October 2012. Before the October payment can be issued, producers must complete a new Average Adjusted Gross Income form for 2013.
As Rob Vandenheuvel noted in a report from the Milk Producers Council, "There seems to be a general agreement that using current dairy market levels, March 2013 will generate the highest monthly payout with April 2013 projected to generate the next highest payout (see graph).
These projections are subject to change on a weekly or daily basis.
Crop insurance deadlines
The American Taxpayer Relief Act also amended the Food, Conservation and Energy Act of 2008, providing for a one-year extension of the bill, noted a USDA Farm Service Agency Bulletin. The sign up period for the Direct and Counter-Cyclical Payment (DCP) Program and Average Crop Revenue Election (ACRE) Program begins on February 19.
All producers may choose to enroll in either DCP or ACRE for the 2013 crop year. Producers who enrolled in ACRE for 2012 may enroll in DCP in 2013 or vice versa. The sign up period for DCP will end on August 2, 2013. Sign-ups for ACRE will end on June 3, 2013.
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In the Vineyard by Ana V Ramirez, Wood Gallery, 28 x 42" White, No Mat
- Overview
A row of vines curving out as far as the eye can see is the subject of this beautifully composed photograph of a Napa Valley winery. Sunlight and shadow, leaves and vines, sky and earth – each has equal visual weight, and they give the photograph a masterful balance.
- 11" x 13" is also backed with an easel for tabletop display.
- 11" x 13" has a glass front.
- 16" x 20" has a glass front.
- 28" x 42" has a Plexiglas front.
- Beveled white mat is archival quality and acid-free.
- Alder wood frame.
- Inkjet-printed image on 270-gram paper.
- Backed with D-rings for wall mounting.
- Dimensions & Care
11" wide x 13" high
- Overall: 11" wide x 13" high
- Print Size With Mat: 6.75" wide x 8.75" high
- Print Size Without Mat: 9.75" wide x 11.75" high
16" wide x 20" high
- Overall: 16" wide x 20" high
- Print Size With Mat: 11.75" wide x 15.75" high
- Print Size Without Mat: 14.75" wide x 18.75" high
28" wide x 42" high
- Overall: 28" wide x 42" high
- Print Size With Mat: 22.75" wide x 36.75" high
- Print Size Without Mat: 26.75" wide x 40.75" high
- Clean glass with standard glass cleaner.
- Clean Plexiglas with a soft damp cloth.
- Wipe frame with a soft dry cloth.
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Please allow up to 4 weeks for delivery. We cannot accept returns for one-of-a-kind orignal art.
This item will ship directly from the manufacturer and is not eligible for rush shipping or Next Day Delivery.
UPS can deliver most in-stock items within 4-5 business days.
Next Day Delivery and Processing
We can arrange for next day delivery to most destinations within the contiguous 48 states, for an extra charge of $17.50 per address. If we receive your order by 6pm PT Monday through Friday, you'll receive your order the next business day; orders placed on Friday after 6pm PT through Sunday will arrive on Tuesday. Note: Next Day Delivery service is not available for some oversized items, White Glove Delivery, out of stock items, personalized items or for items shipped directly from the manufacturer.
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We take great pride in the quality and craftsmanship of each and every Pottery Barn product and we hope you love your purchase. If for any reason you do not, you have 30 days – or 7 days for all Quick Ship upholstery items – to return your purchase for a full refund or exchange. You can return most non-furniture items to your local Pottery Barn store – FREE.
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- About the Artist
From Caracas, Venezuela, Ana V. Ramirez has been a floral designer, a marketing manager, an English teacher, an architecture student and even an extra in the movies. She began to explore photography in order to build her floral design portfolio, and a career bloomed from there. She strives to photograph the beauty of what she sees around her so that others can share the experience. She finds inspiration everywhere, from a sunset to a rusty lock. Her subjects are photographed with care, grace and flawless balance.


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When a car is offered with a $6800 stereo, that means there should be a promise that it is without a doubt the finest thing ever heard by human ears. That is not the case with the Audi S8's B&O system. In the front seat, yes, it sounds great. And we still can't get over the awesome, brushed metal tweeters that pop out of the dash. But in the back seat, with the subwoofer right behind my head, I was disappointed. The bass was muddy no matter the setting (not so bad when the stereo was rear seat-optimized). I've listened to stereos that cost less than half the price (Lexus GS430, Infiniti M45) that may be better all-around systems. Sorry guys, there IS more to a stereo than beautiful looks.
Way back when I owned a B&O turntable. It was a very nice looking piece of equipment. That's the best I can say about it though since it wasn't much to listen to. From everything I've heard, I suspect that's just the way it is with most B&O equipment.
Well...it sounds nice, but suddenly one of the pop-up tweeters on my S8 does not pop up anymore, and Audi wants $400 to fix a little assembly! Bang& Olufsen official site does not want to reply to my complaint either...Any idea fixing that annoying little - and costly- issue?


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Transgender child caught up in legal dispute
FOUNTAIN, CO - A 6-year-old transgender student in Fountain is at the heart of a civil rights complaint. The parents of Coy Mathis accuse the Fountain-Fort Carson School District of discrimination.
The parents say their child's banned from using the girls bathroom. The child was born a boy but identifies as a girl.
A complaint was filed Tuesday by the Transgender Legal Defense and Education Fund, which says even though Coy was labeled a male at birth, she has always known she was a girl and expressed that since she was 18 months old.
Coy is a first-grader at Eagleside Elementary School in Fountain. For the past year, she has been using the girls bathroom. In December, the district informed her parents that she would be prevented from doing that after winter break. According to the complaint, the district told her to use the boys bathroom, a staff bathroom or the nurse's bathroom. Coy's parents have taken her out of school until the complaint is resolved.
Her mother, Kathryn Mathis, is quoted as saying, "We want Coy to return to school... but we are afraid to send her back until we know that the school is going to treat her fairly. She's still just six years old and we do not want one of our daughter's earliest experiences to be our community telling her she's not good enough.
KRDO received the following statement from the Fountain-Fort Carson School District on Wednesday afternoon:
The parents of Coy Mathis have filed a charge of discrimination with the Colorado Division of Civil Rights. They have chosen to publicize this matter by appearing on a nationally televised show with their child, sharing their point of view with national and local media, and holding a public press conference to announce the filing of the charge. The District firmly believes it has acted reasonably and fairly with respect to this issue. However, the District believes the appropriate and proper forum for discussing the issues identified in the charge is through the Division of Civil Rights process. The District is preparing a response to the charge which it will submit to the Division. Therefore, the District will not comment further on this matter out of respect for the process which the parents have initiated."


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Central Well equipped Apartment
숙박 가능인원3
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면적30 m²
Floor No.
- 가족 / 아이들과 친근함
- 부엌
- 애완동물 허용
- 세탁기 / 건조기
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|Kmochova, 15000 Prague, 체코
|Acceptance rate
|Response time
|A few hours
|Calendar updated
- entrance hall with wardrobe
- bathroom with shower and toilet
- kitchenette with refrigerator and microwave oven
- optimal occupancy 2 people
- maximum occupancy 3 persons
This is our newest apartment in this building. It has 30 square meters and is equipped with a double bed and a folding sofa bed. In the apartment, you find also a fully equipped kitchen, a cloakroom and a bathroom with shower and toilet.
- central location, only 15 walking minutes or 5 minutes by tram to Prague's Old Town
- free parking in front of the house and in all the neighboring streets
- free and unlimited internet access in the apartment (wireless)
- satellite TV/Radio (Astra+Hotbird) plus additional radio with CD player
- fully equipped kitchenette with refrigerator, stove, microwave, coffee maker, kettle, toaster etc.
- complete equipment of cookware, cutlery, plates, cups, different glasses, bowls, salt, pepper, spices, etc.
- the breakfast can be prepared and ingested in the apartment (coffee and tea are available for free)
- good shopping and several inexpensive and local restaurants in the immediate vicinity
- daily till midnight open shop just 50 meters away
- largest shopping mall (supermarket open daily until midnight) in the city centre of Prague just 400 meters away
- bed linen, towels and dishtowels are placed (beds made up on arrival)
- additional amenities (hairdryer, iron etc.) available depending on the apartment or on request
- use of our washing machine possible for a small fee
- nonstop tram service (no overpriced taxis required)
- detailed journey description to the apartment
- upon arrival you will receive many valuable tips and information
- english language support
숙소규정no special rules
|2 명 이상시 가격
|2508166 ₩ 1박당/
|Check-in before
|환불 규정
Bernhard has a simple but comfortable and clean apartment near the tram stop where you can reach easily and fast the center of prague. Mr Bernhard will give you many information about restaurants change office etc....when we arrived we had a little problem with shower s tent and,the folliwing day, mr Bernard repair it. Very efficent!!!!. A good experience and i suggest it strongly at anyone
Bernhard was good host. There was no problem with contact. He gave ass all information that we needed. Flat was cosy, and fully equipped. We had 3 min to tram and about 7 to metro. Everything was OK :)!
I stayed at Bernhard's not for the first time, so I can compare.
There were some difficulties with the placement. Bernhard was out, so his helpers were responsible for it.
Zuzanne doesn't speak English at all, only Czech, so we had to wait for Thomas. He helped us to go upstairs with the luggage and gave us the keys.
He didn't even explain what can we lock and unlock by using these keys.
The next problem was in using the washing machine. That is mentioned in the description that you can use it for the small fee. But in fact you can't use it in this building. We were given this information only after 2 days staying.
The use of iron is by request, this also was told in w days.
All in all, the apartments are not bad.
The service became wòrse.
I suppose, Bernhard will not be offended, because when he met us in 2014 everything was perfect.
Went there on mid august and we had a really nice week! The apartment is great and really close to city center, and Bernhard is a really great host... When we arrived he showed us the apartment and gave us some useful information about praha.
Recomended 100% :)
Really Nice host who helped us when we needed his help
The appartement is cosy and the landscapes we can see throught the window is really beautiful ..
Bernhard is a very friendly en helpfull host. He showed us our room en told us some tips about praha to. The appartement is clean and has everything you need.
You can easy reach the appartement by tram. I really recommend the appartement!
Appartment was very nice and clean. We also enjoyed the location, on walking distant from the city center & there is a big shoppingmall around the corner. Bernhard was very friendly. He gave us a citymap with some hilights of prague and he took all the time to explain us things about the appartment and also gave us some tips about nice non-touristic restaurants, clubs etc. Very friendly man, very neat and good appartment. Recommended!
Everything exactly like on photos, the apartment very well equipped, great connection with the downtown, very close to all attractions of Prague. The owner very helpful and kind!
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- 모든 호스트는 전화로 입증되었습니다.


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I kind-of have a thing for pleated skirts - you can look back through my outfit posts & see the proof (here, here & here). But, because of my height, I've had a hard time finding a maxi skirt that is truly long enough...and within my budget. So when I came across this one at JCPenney, I snatched it up right away. Not only is the length just right (I can wear this with flat sandals, wedges or heels), but the creamy white color will go with everything from a plain gray tee to a chambray shirt or a bright blouse like the one I'm wearing here.
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Trip Start Oct 30, 2012
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- climbing over a barbed wire fence isn't as easy as it seems
- eucalyptus oil can be used for everything!
- Steep + rocky = 4x4 fun
- always work in the shade and bring water
- chain your house to the ground in case of high wind
- kangaroo meat is tasty
- remove dried sheep-poo-pellets from your boot immediately
- bread frisbee should be an olympic spport
- don't let a ram's head go down
- ginger beer is delicious
- sheep shears are sharp
- the drunk fence is there for your protection, but don't test it
- don't touch the crown of the sheep's wool
- working off solar does not guarantee no power outage
- watch out for wombat holes
- beer at the end of a hard days work is a necessity
- always keep a radio with you in case of emergency
- sometimes dogs are of no use whatsoever
- don't turn your back on a ram
- always be on the lookout for snakes
- watch out for roos and wallabys when driving
- eat lots of meat
- don't work during the hottest part of the day
- picking up warm sheep poo with your bear hands is pleasant
- enjoy the sunrise and sunset everyday
- serrated tussock is evil!
- One roo eats 8x as much as a sheep
- icecream must be eaten every night
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ATLANTA (AP) - Demonstrators gathered again in downtown Atlanta and at universities around the metro area to protest a New York City grand jury's decision not to indict a white police officer in the death of an unarmed black man.
GAINESVILLE, Ga. (AP) - Hall County sheriff's officials say their goal is to outfit every deputy and patrol supervisor with a body camera within the next four months.
SELMA, Ala. (AP) - Winfred Brown was celebrating his 89th birthday in February. At the same time, Charlie and Hellen Attaway of Oxford, Georgia, were looking to buy a car.
ATLANTA (AP) - Conjoined twin boys have been born at Northside Hospital in Atlanta.
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) - Texas is leading a 17-state coalition suing over President Barack Obama's recently announced executive actions on immigration, arguing in a lawsuit filed Wednesday that the move "tramples" key portions of the U.S. Constitution.
ATLANTA (AP) - The debut of the Atlanta Streetcar, which has been delayed numerous times, is still unknown and officials say it won't start carrying passengers this weekend as some had hoped.
ATLANTA (AP) - Protesters gathered peacefully in downtown Atlanta to protest a New York City grand jury's decision not to indict a white police officer in the videotaped chokehold death of an unarmed black man.
ATLANTA (AP) - A state lawmaker sponsoring a bill that would allow limited use of medical cannabis in Georgia says he hopes to have specifics by Christmas.
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ATLANTA (AP) - Atlanta police say a woman who was attacked by a Siberian lynx in the city's Buckhead neighborhood has been hospitalized.
JONESBORO, Ga. (AP) - A 13-year-old boy used text messages and photos to help lead police to the small compartment behind an upstairs linen closet where he was being hidden inside his father's and stepmother's home in the Atlanta suburbs, authorities said Monday.
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ATHENS, Ga. (AP) - Demonstrators are planning a march in Athens in support of 18-year-old Michael Brown, who was shot by police in Ferguson, Missouri.
ATLANTA (AP) - Gov. Nathan Deal's inauguration has been set for Monday, Jan. 12 in Atlanta.
WASHINGTON (AP) - Peggy Young only has to look at her younger daughter to be reminded how long she has fought United Parcel Service over its treatment of pregnant employees, and why.
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A new retrovirus, xenotropic murine leukaemia virus-related virus (XMRV), first identified in tumor tissue of individuals with prostate cancer, was subsequently found in 68 of 101 US patients with chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS). XMRV was not detected in blood samples of 186 confirmed CFS patients in the United Kingdom. A second independent study in the UK (pdf) has also failed to reveal XMRV in CFS patients.
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GOP grapples with divisions, de-Romneyization as RNC meets in Charlotte
On one end of the spectrum are those who stress the GOP's failure to appeal to Hispanics and other minorities, arguing that the party must make fundamental changes to broaden its appeal. On the other end are those who stress the GOP's failure to master even the basics of voter turnout in the last election, along with the flawed candidacy of Mitt Romney, arguing that the party does not need to change its principles or message so much as learn the turnout and messaging techniques used so successfully by the competition. …
The bottom line is that RNC members know something is terribly wrong. Some point out that chairman Reince Priebus — who is expected to be re-elected in an uncontested ballot Friday — cannot come before the committee and say, "We were out-spent" or "We couldn't match the resources of the other side." The party's problem is more fundamental than that — simply put, Republicans have either a basic identity problem or an equally basic competence problem — and demands more fundamental answers.
Members will also discuss the degree to which the 2012 presidential failure was the fault of the Romney campaign, or whether the RNC shared some significant portion of that blame as well. Some Republicans believe the RNC ceded too much control of the party's message to the Romney campaign, which was happy to run the show in the confidence that Romney would soon be elected president. The result was catastrophic. There will be some members urging the party not to give itself over so completely to a presidential campaign in the future.


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Original post made by Heyward Robinson, Menlo Park: Central Menlo Park, on Nov 2, 2007
To the members of the Parks and Recreation Commission:
I want to take this opportunity to explain my comments during commission reports at last Tuesday's council meeting.
First, I want to apologize to Chairman Maurano, members of the commission, and the residents of Menlo Park for my comments during her presentation. I served with Paula on the Parks Commission and have the utmost respect for her and the other commissioners. I should have allowed her to complete her presentation without interruption. I will attempt exercise more restraint in the future.
I also apologize for any disrespect shown by me for the legitimate concern of these citizens of Menlo Park about the potential Park Theater agreement.
The council was obviously caught off-guard by the Commission's report. In the future, I suggest that you provide the city manager and/or Mayor with notice that the commission intends to make a presentation. Knowing ahead of time that reports are coming enhances our absorption of the information and assists the Mayor in managing the agenda. Distributing advance copies of your remarks and/or presentations will also help in communicating the commission's views.
I am not in position to address the specifics of your report or motions. There does appear to be some misunderstanding of the terms of the proposal that appeared in the October 2, 2007 staff report. Those terms were put forth by the projects developer, Mr. Andy Duncan. They are not set in stone. Councilmember Cline and I were appointed to negotiate these terms with Mr. Duncan, and these negotiations are ongoing. Many aspects of the potential deal are unresolved, and few if any of the details are known publicly or were known by the Park & Recreation commission when it passed its recent motions.
I hope that an agreement can be reached that will provide significant benefits to the the city's residents. I ask for patience from the commission, my fellow council members, and other Menlo Park residents while we continue negotiations. If the negotiations are successful, we will present the agreement to the council and public for their review and comment.
Heyward Robinson, Ph.D.
Menlo Park City Council Member
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a resident of Menlo Park: Park Forest
on Nov 2, 2007 at 8:02 pm
I would hope that Heyward's message is taken by the community as a whole and those detractors voicing their revolting remarks to reconsider their positions.
I have gotten to know Heyward quite well. He spends enormous amounts of time and effort to do the best job he can for our city. I don't always agree with all his decisions, but I certainly appreciate his devotion in trying to keep Menlo Park as a wonderful place to live and work.
What more can we expect from a councilperson?
Any recall effort (if that is what it is ) is completely out of line.
Morris Brown
Menlo Park, CA
a resident of Menlo Park: Downtown
on Nov 2, 2007 at 9:48 pm
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a resident of Menlo Park: Downtown
on Nov 2, 2007 at 9:57 pm
that's great Mo Brow, but would you trust this man to invest your retirement savings?
Didn't think so, I think I'll keep it in safe T-Bills and such like the city already does.
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"Holiday driving requires extra care and attention. At this time of year, perhaps more than any other, drivers can't afford to become complacent for their own, and other peoples' safety on the roads."
Superintendent Griffiths said Police would be out in force over the summer.
"We will be focussing on drink driving, as it is a well-established fact that alcohol impairs driving performance and affects driving behaviour," said Superintendent Griffiths. "The consequences of drinking and driving can make for a tragic holiday season for many families. This is what we want to avoid if we possibly can."
"The responsibility for this is literally in the hands of each and every road user. For those that choose to flout the road rules, then police will be out on the roads to remind them," he said.
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Brazil prides itself on avoiding many of the tensions that plague people in the United States—including racial tensions. In their diverse society, Brazilians embrace the national ideal of a "racial democracy," and there is a high level of inter-racial marriage in the population. Instead of a rigid categorization of "black" or "white" they have the more fluid concept of cor—"color" is a literal translation—which is based on appearance, not ancestry.
Yet Brazilian society is far from utopian. Color and class remain tightly interwoven, a feature that can lead to intricate social dances—appropriate for a country that developed both the samba and capoeira. As one Brazilian scientist explained, "When two Brazilians meet for the first time, one of the first things they do is to try to decide on each other's social class."
The uncomfortable reality is that there is widespread social prejudice against dark-skinned individuals. In light of this under-acknowledged discrimination, Brazilians may be surprised that skin color doesn't predict African genomic ancestry, according to work published in January of this year in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America.
Sérgio Pena and his colleagues at the Federal University of Minas Gerais describe their analysis of the genetic structure of the Brazilian population after testing 373 Brazilians at 10 specific sites in the human genome. Such sites are highly variable in the population, with some versions, or alleles, more common among certain racial or ethnic groups. The 10 sites used in this study were chosen because indigenous Africans tend to have different alleles—so called population-specific alleles—from non-Africans.
Pena's team compiled the results from the 10 markers into an "African ancestry index" (AAI), and proceeded to test their ability to distinguish African and European genomes. They compared 20 natives of Porto, Portugal, with 20 residents of São Tomé Island—once a staging point for Portuguese slaving ships—off the west coast of Africa. There was no overlap in the AAI scores of the European and African groups, confirming the validity of the test.
With this genomic comparison in hand, the next task was to develop a standardized way of describing the appearance of cor. The researchers settled on a simple classification of "black," "intermediate" or "white," based on inner-arm skin color, the shapes of the lips and the nose, and the texture of the hair. At the time the DNA sample was taken, two independent examiners assigned subjects to one of the three groups. The examiners had to agree on their designation for the subject to be assigned to the black or white categories; otherwise the individual was classified as intermediate.
When the DNA samples were analyzed, decoded and compared to the subject's cor, the Brazilian population showed a surprising deviation from the earlier Porto and São Tomé control experiments. In samples from both urban centers and rural districts, the distribution of African alleles was the same for the "black" and "intermediate" Brazilians: Both groups' average AAI values fell between the European and African ends of the spectrum. There was wide variation in the samples—some of the individuals in these groups even showed AAI values in the same range as the Portuguese controls; others resembled the São Tomé Africans. In other words, racial appearance had no relationship to the degree of genetic identity with either the Europeans or Africans. According to Pena "We were surprised at the very poor correlation, but we should not have been. From an ancestry point of view there is almost complete mixture [between Europeans and Africans in the population]."
The white Brazilians also showed a high proportion of African allelic markers, although the distribution was not as pronounced as in the black and intermediate groups. The reason for this became apparent when the identity of the markers was considered—the OCA2 gene, part of the test battery, encodes a protein that regulates pigment production, meaning that the marker itself contributed to the phenotype. When this site was excluded from the AAI calculation, there were no significant differences in the African genomic ancestry of black and white study participants.
Does the same genetic pattern exist in the United States, which also has a large population of African descent? Probably not, says Mark Shriver at Penn State University, whose lab developed the marker set used by Pena. As Shriver points out, "there was no such thing as a one-drop [of blood] rule in Brazil," meaning that Brazil never developed the emphasis on ancestry over appearance that is found in its North American neighbor. As a result, mixed-race marriage per se did not carry the same social stigma in Brazil as it did in the United States. Pena agrees with Shriver's characterization of racial genetics in the U.S., but adds that more work is needed to distinguish the social and genetic elements of race.
Shriver's work is a step in that direction. His research team studies race and genetics with an eye toward public health, focusing on the use of genetic variation in mixed ancestry populations to find disease genes—like diabetes—that affect minority groups more heavily. The outcome of such research can only be helpful for all people. —Chris Brodie
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Robert Smith from Portland, Maine, has a passion for whistling. The 32-year-old believes it is a gift from God. But Smith's whistling has caused such public irritation that he has been arrested and taken to court for disorderly conduct. He has been accused of whistling as a signal for drug dealing, which he denies. Smith is now free to whistle, but only under one condition: A court has ordered him to only whistle while he walks.
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According to Jean Maginnis, who dreamed up the idea and is coordinating the effort to bring it to life, the project is not actually about art for art's sake. Instead, she says, it's about forcing "a large public discussion of art."
Maginnis, the founder, executive director, and sole employee of the Maine Center for Creativity, the "group" that spearheaded the effort, is getting her wish. Five semifinalists' proposals — all abstract designs — were selected by jury from 560 submissions and made public in the middle of last month (see "Words Over Pictures," by Ken Greenleaf). And since then, the outcry has been deafening. Though her organization has raised just $200,000 of the $1.2 million needed to actually put paint on steel, hundreds — even thousands — of Portland-area residents are thinking and talking about art, though not exactly the way Maginnis might have hoped. (See sidebar, "Talk of the Town.")Good intentions
Maginnis is a passionate defender of her brainchild, initially responding to a Portland Phoenix request for an interview and up-close viewing of the proposals by saying "I'm not going to share my information with you if this is something you're going to attack."
She did eventually grant us an interview, in which she explained that she wants her three-year-old organization's signature project to appeal to several distinct audiences, mostly far from Maine.
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-business owners and leaders everywhere, who might be inspired to use artists' work or artistic approaches in business applications;
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These are, indeed, positive intentions — efforts to "put Maine on the map in the national and international markets," and even trying to get people who bad-mouth the Pine Tree State to start "saying something different about Maine than 'it's not worth investing in.'"
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Micron noted on its earnings call that PC demand remains soft and though it expects the Windows 8 launch and new thin and light design PCs to help, these are unlikely to drive demand in the short term, in line with our view. PC builds by OEMs for Windows 8 appear to have happened for the most part, though it appears OEMs are taking a cautious stance in terms of units for fear of inventory risk. We believe this is prudent into calendar Q4 given our expectation for 1) relatively low demand driven by high pricing for both ultrathin and hybrid PCs and 2) consumer wallet share shift more toward [Apple's (AAPL)] iPhones and tablets. While this may mitigate inventory overhang risk, it does not address weak demand.
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Nov 12, 2012 at 7:50 pm #1295998
Wondering what everyone's take is on the best thing out there for cleaning and restoring the DWR on rain shells. I ave a Marmot Nano (MemBrain Strata) I need to clean, that has what I presume to be some sort of oil (WD-40?) on the sleeve. Seems to have ruined the DWR and won't rinse out.
Any advice is greatly appreciated. I've been looking at McNett ReviveX Synthetic Fabric Cleaner & Spray-On Water Repellent.
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I have an old Golite Virga that seems to have lost some of its DWR finish. I too would love to know the best way to restore an old raincoat.Nov 12, 2012 at 8:23 pm #1927921
I have a Marmot PreCip that has all but lost its DWR. I know part of it is my fault, because I washed it in normal laundry detergent once, not knowing that's a no-no.
I've since washed it in nikwax wash and restorer. That restored some of the DWR, but it still hasn't bounced back to its former glory.
There's lots of conflicting info out there – everything from there being nothing you can do to somehow using a hot dryer or iron to spring things back to life and relaminate the coat. I'd love to find out what the real deal is.Nov 12, 2012 at 8:33 pm #1927926
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Interesting that the Marmot Precip laundry instructions say "Machine wash warm, powdered detergent, no fabric softeners, do not iron, bleach or dry clean. Tumble dry warm and close all fasteners." That's a direct quote of the label sewn into my Marmot Precip jacket, gotta be accurate, ha ha!
I need to do something, because the last time I wore it in the rain it was leaking like a sieve through shoulders and tops of the sleeves within 5 minutes. I'm also looking at the ReviveX stuff, since it worked great on my WM sleeping bag. If these treatments don't work, I might as well throw the jacket in the garbage!Nov 12, 2012 at 9:39 pm #1927940
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"I need to do something, because the last time I wore it in the rain it was leaking like a sieve through shoulders and tops of the sleeves within 5 minutes. I'm also looking at the ReviveX stuff, since it worked great on my WM sleeping bag."
There are two things you need to understand:
1. The DWR coating is NOT a water proofing. CSF simply prevents water from sticking to the outside of the jacket.
2. It is the membrain that makes the jacket waterproof and breathable. The membrane is between you and the outer shell of the jacket (typically a PTFE (A special type Teflon plastic film) or Polyurethan plastic coating or a combination of both (Gortex) is.
If you are getting wet in 5 minutes it means the membrain is damaged meaning the fabric is no longer water proof. Applying ReviveX will restore or improve the DWR property of the outer fabric but it will NOT repair the membrane. Marmont has had problems with the membrane delaminating from the fabric. When that happens the membrane can be easily damaged. Your marmont jacket is probably damaged beyond repair and needs to be replaced.
"There's lots of conflicting info out there – everything from there being nothing you can do to somehow using a hot dryer or iron to spring things back to life and relaminate the coat. I'd love to find out what the real deal is."
The solution to problem of a failed DWR coating depends on what the actual problem is.
1. if fabric has been washed in the wrong detergent. Then the best thing to fix it is to wash it with the correct detergent. However rewashing is no guarantee that the contaminate will be removed. If the contaminaten can not be removed it may not be possible to restore the DWR.
2. When you wear the jacket friction between fabric and your pack and other items will slowly damage the DWR. Lite damage to the DWR due to friction can be repaired by heat from the dryer. But if there is a lot of damage due to friction The dryer may not be able to restore the coating.
3. If the loss of DWR is due to either of the two above items, or both your only choice emay be to apply a new DWR coating to the jacket. This may or may not work depending on how much contamination there ise and how much friction damage there is.
There is no single solution to the problem since there are multiple causes and multiple ways of fixing it. The conflicting information you have heard is in fact not in conflict. they are all possible fixes for the problem and in some cases none will work. you need to try all of the solutions and if none of those work then you need to replace the jacket.Nov 12, 2012 at 11:07 pm #1927951
Mary DBPL Member
@hikinggrannyLocale: Gateway to Columbia River Gorge
Actually my Marmot Precip jacket is about 1 1/2 years old and I haven't washed it yet. Most of the time I've worn it around home for exercise walking with no pack, or for quick shopping trips. About 1/4 of the time I've used it with a lightweight day pack. I don't use it for backpacking. If the membrane is really done for (I see no signs of wear on the inside or outside), this jacket definitely is the rip-off of the century!
I'll give laundering and renewing the DWR a try with the ReviveX products (not with the "powdered detergent" the label recommends) and see what happens. If it doesn't work, I certainly will never buy another Marmot anything!Nov 13, 2012 at 5:50 am #1927970
Sounds like you may have a defective jacket. I believe all Marmot gear is lifetime warranty, so I don't think it would hurt giving them a ring and seeing if you can get a replacement jacket from them.
…though you may still have to launder the jacket prior to sending it to them.
KJNov 13, 2012 at 8:13 am #1927997
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@skomaeLocale: northeastern US
Marmot has a world-class warranty. They've been known to replace jackets if the membrane prematurely wears out. If this is truly the case (after you wash and dry your jacket) you should contact their CS department.Nov 13, 2012 at 12:35 pm #1928058
From the numerous ways that raincoats fail, and fail fast, it makes me wonder if they're a reasonable investment for backpacking. I got the PreCip last year – hardly justifies the $100 investment. Not that I have $300 or $400 to drop on a top of line rain shell, but if I did, would I see more than 2 or 3 years of satisfactory use?
Might just be time to finally pull the trigger on the GoLite Poncho TarpNov 13, 2012 at 1:05 pm #1928063
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@brooklynkayakLocale: South West US
@Kier, Re: "From the numerous ways that raincoats fail, and fail fast, it makes me wonder if they're a reasonable investment for backpacking"
After many drysuits, drytops as well as rainjackets delaminating and wearing from normal use, I have turned to using a short silnylon waterproof cape and skirt combination for backpacking.
Both are easily repaired and the ventilation is better and more comfortable.
The fact that the cape drapes over my pack means that it won't wear in the usual spots under the pack straps.Nov 13, 2012 at 8:17 pm #1928177
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@scfhomeLocale: Chocorua NH, USA
How strange it was to read this thread, having used a first generation Patagonia Specter pullover for many years with no problems. Last year, put it in the dryer on Perm Press for 20 mins, and the DWR was restored from passable to super. Granted, don't know how long that will last.
This year bought a RAB pulse becasue it is a couple ounces lighter, and packs smaller. Not as much coverage below the belt as the Specter, and the DWR is only passable, but kept me dry last Spring in an all day hard, cold rain. Am still not sure how it will fare under rubbing pack straps. This purchase was based on an article on BPL comparing a number of tops. The Specter purchase was based on Patagonia's well-earned reputation for durable water repellence that is actually durable.
Have flirted with the DryDucks and Frogtogs because they were cheap. The DDs developed tears and pulled out seams just from around home use. The Frogtogs pullover was a little sturdier, but heavier, looked like cardboard and did not ventilate well.
It may be that some have been attracted by the light weight and/or low price of some of the tops without looking more into performance. I admit to having bought a skimpy Sierra Designs jacket, and a similar one from Campmor in the past to save money. They were useless for backpacking, and have been relegated to use around town on rainy days for shopping etc. Only use the BP raingear for BP to keep it clean and avoid the need for washing.
But the Specter was around $100 at an outlet sale (the website also has sales), and the RAB was on sale for not much more. Unfortunately, Patagonia no longer makes a light weight top, and there is a lot of junk on the market.
There have been several great articles on BPL during the last year, each testing a number of WPB tops. It is astounding how much effort the reviewers put into evaluating the tops for what we pay for membership. If you join BPL and pick the best of the lot, don't see how you can go wrong. I have zero connection with BPL besides paying the annual membership fee, and purchase of a super lightweight puffy synthetic top and bottom when BPL used to sell gear. Good Luck.Nov 14, 2012 at 6:00 am #1928238
Anyone have any word on products used for cleaning WP/B jackets and restoring the DWR? Trying to get this train back on it's tracks…
KJNov 14, 2012 at 8:35 am #1928279
I may be responsible for the derailing. Apologies there…
Nikwax sells a combo pack: a bottle of DWR wash and a bottle of DWR restore. You wash the jacket in the wash and then wash the jacket in the restore. It does reasonably well against light rain, but of course doesn't stand up to heavy rain (thats what your WP/B tech is for).
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now I realize that there are more than one Graham White in the UK, but the one that posted here previously under the name Borderbeeman had definite ideas on ccd and the relationship to neonic's. I don't have access to the online version but found the first two paragraphs interesting.
There is alot of misinformation and lack of understanding being circulated about the effects of neonic insecticides including imidacloprid in relation to bee health.
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A webinar hosted by the UW Center for Agricultural Safety and Health on Tuesday honed in on what producers can expect should OSHA visit their dairy.
In 2011 the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) announced it was working on a local emphasis program (LEP) for inspecting Wisconsin dairy farms. The Dairy Farm LEP was signed at the end of October.
In a three-part webinar, Mary Bauer, compliance assistance specialist, OSHA Eau Claire Area Office, covered which dairies are subject to an OSHA visit, the inspection process, and resources available to help you prepare for a visit. After farms are selected for inspection and Compliance Safety and Health Officers(CSHO) are trained, OSHA will conduct visits to 12 dairies in Wisconsin.
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"A visit may take anywhere from three to five hours," noted Bauer. "But it is dependent on each dairy's situation and what the officer finds. It will take as long as it takes."
Present Credentials. Upon arrival the CSHO will present their credentials. The officers are not required to provide a warrant but can get one if requested. You should have a plan in place to notify the dairy's manager or owner that an inspection officer has arrived on the operation. Once the inspection has been initiated, it must continue or it will be considered a refusal to enter the premise.
Opening Conference. When the inspection begins, the officer should explain the purpose and scope of what will occur on the dairy. This is also your opportunity to share your biosecurity requirementswith the officer and ask them to comply.
Record/Program Review. Each dairy should have an injury log that the inspector will review. During this time they will also look over any written programs, protocols, or descriptions you have on hand for employees.
Walk Around. During this portion of the visit, officers will be looking for any apparent safety violations and may ask questions such as, "How long are employees exposed to this hazard?" or "How often do they work with this chemical?" While inspecting the premise, the officer will take notes and photos to document the conditions on the dairy.While you will not get a copy of the officer's notes, Bauer recommends taking photos alongside them to ensure you have similar documents.
Closing conference. The closing conference is your opportunity to ask for more clarification and ask any questions you may have.
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- The new Center for Manufacturing Sciences will focus on knowledge-based manufacturing and best practices, enabling students and manufacturers to connect through co-op and internship programs as well as web-based interactions. Larry Dosser, Ph.D., the center's senior fellow for technology advancement, will bring in researchers from institutions such as Harvard and Notre Dame to present seminars and lectures on technical areas of advanced manufacturing.
- Wright State is home to seven Centers of Excellence, six of them designated as the state's leading university center for its area of research. These centers partner with businesses and the military, generating new jobs and millions of dollars in economic impact. They focus on neuroscience, medical readiness, human-centered innovation, the arts, computing, micro-aerial vehicles, and product testing.
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- The leadership team of the Office of the Vice President for Research regularly meets with Wright State Research Institute management to foster collaboration and develop strategy.
- The total revenue received by the university in support of research and educational grants and contracts, including financial aid awards, increased from $61.6 million to $90 million annually over the past five years.
- The Office of the Vice President for Research and its reporting units are overhauling their websites, structuring them so that potential collaborators find an easy "Pathway to Yes" when searching for key components of the office. Boilerplate agreements, process maps, and Frequently Asked Questions will be easily accessible to partners, both inside and outside the university community.
- The university contracted with Hanover Research for proposal development services, successfully linking potential investigators with grant-writing specialists.
- Wright State and nine partners received a $3.8 million award from the Ohio Department of Education to establish a center to conduct education research.
- The Office of Research and Sponsored Programs implemented an integrated database solution to handle pre-award and research compliance functions. It enables the office to automate the proposal routing process, streamline electronic proposal submission to the federal government, provide more efficient interaction with the research compliance committees, and effectively search for funding opportunities.
- Research and Sponsored Programs and the College of Education and Human Services sponsored a research initiation grant for Jason Fruth, Ph.D., to infuse evidence-based PAX/GBG training in the college's teacher preparation programs.
Develop and sustain the human, financial and physical resources required to accomplish the university's strategic goals.
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Discussion in 'Pistons and NBA' started by KGREG, Nov 1, 2010.
When do we get the pick? How much cashola did we get? What did we do with the cash?
The pick is this: In the world of burning rays, the lookers don't look up (it hurts the retina, don't you know) and rather than the obtuse concentration on your sweating brow; you look around toward those that reject the sun screen and seem adaptable from heat. It can be called pragmatic realism. JD need not, but others should ponder this: I, Claudius - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Gave it to Orville Redenbacker company to assure that Joe had plenty of popcorn to eat during the Las Vegas summer league
I have the I, Claudius DVD set sitting in a cabinet in my family room. Haven't yet found the time to watch it. I take it you'd recommend it?
Pistons receive the Rockets' 2012 second-round pick (top 40 protected in 2012, top 35 protected in 2013 and 2014, unprotected in 2015)
This year, the Pistons also have: Pistons receive the Nuggets' 2011 second round pick (after the Blazers decided to swap with the Nuggets) (Arron Afflalo trade 07-13-09) Pistons receive the Raptors' 2011 second-round pick (Carlos Delfino trade 06-15-07) If the season ended today, the Pistons would draft #7, #37, #38, and #50.
Sounds like some good packaging material...Joe has some cards in his deck, I'm just not sure if he is allowed to use them.
C'mon take it easy, don't you know that FANS stands for : Follow-Applaud-Nod &
It went into Karen Davisons pocket. Those thing do not help the team at all.
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This smoked turkey breast is great for entertaining because it feeds a crowd. Plus there's not much to do except wait while the brine turns the bird luxurious and then wait again until the grill turns it irresistible.
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Total Time 540 min.
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Bridget Riley, Tax Associate at BDO on Home Business Cost Cutting
Taxpayers running their businesses from home can convert some otherwise non-deductible home running costs into tax deductible costs. The key message is not to overdo it - ideally seek a tax professional's advice at the outset so you're on the right track and will avoid penalties and pitfalls.
A tax payer using his or her home as an "office" for conducting a business may be able to claim a tax deduction for a proportion of the following outgoings of the home:
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While there's no hard and fast rule for working out how to apportion costs to the business, the general approach is to determine the percentage area used for business purposes and assess the time various areas in the house are used for business versus personal use.
So, if you use the dining room for business 50 per cent of the time, the study 80 per cent, the kitchen 30 per cent- and those areas make up half the total area of the house - you could calculate an average of 27 per cent of the total home running costs that are tax deductible against the income earned from the business.
Telephone/internet rental may be claimed on a proportion of business usage to total usage, although business toll calls are fully tax deductible.
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Well lets look at them and see if it is possible.
Beretta M92 mag. ProMag BersaHC9mmPro
This ProMag is not the exact same thing as a OEM Bersa HC9P mag.
And as I can not find any actual pictures of the Bersa HC9mmPro magazines. Even on the Eagle Imports web sight they don't have pictures.
I have a 15 inch display set to 1280x800 res.
My Bersa HC9mmPro magazines are almost the exact same size as this picture. Beretta M92 mag
They are not exactly the same but they are very very close. With some filing at the mag disconnect hole you might be able to make them work.
I bought 4 of the Bersa Factory mags for mine. I wanted to be sure they would work.
Have not found any after market mags for this pistol as of yet that are drop in replacements and this ProMag is not a drop in so far as I can tell.
And it looks like MecGar does not make mags for Bersa.
Not much but I hope it helps some how.