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Draft Grader: Kansas City Chiefs
Draft Grader: Kansas City Chiefs
As we have being doing for all teams, we go through each and every pick made between 2008 and 2010 by the Kansas City Chiefs and put it through the Draft Grader, giving them a grade between +2.0 and -2.0 (in 0.5 increments) that depends upon:
• Where they were drafted
• Their performance
• Their contribution (how many snaps their team got out of them)
• Other factors such as unforeseen injuries and conditions that could not have been accounted for
Let's take a look at how Chiefs drafted, noting that the 2008 class was the work of the "old regime" headed up by Carl Peterson while Scott Pioli has been in charge since.
+2.0: You've just found Tom Brady in the 6th round
The Chiefs haven't and were forced to settle for spending big money on Brady's back up.
+1.5: Getting much more than you bargained for!
Brandon Flowers, CB (35th overall pick in 2008): Cornerbacks like Flowers don't come along all that often, so getting him in the second is tremendous value. He hasn't quite reached the heights of his first half of 2010 in his recent play, but he is firmly placed in the group of top cornerbacks behind Darrelle Revis.
Jamaal Charles, RB (73rd overall pick in 2008): Possibly the most electrifying back in the entire league, Charles took the NFL by storm with a series of stunning displays in 2010. And he's not a one-season wonder as he proved in 2009 as soon as KC made him a bigger part of the offense. It's simply hard luck coming off a big injury, but if he can return to form, there aren't many backs you'd rather have.
Brandon Carr, CB (140th overall pick in 2008): Teams are desperate to find starting caliber NFL cornerbacks, so to get one in Round 5 is something of a coup. Carr has recovered from a horrid rookie year to solidify himself as one of the better young cornerbacks in the league, even if he does lack the upside of some of the top corners out there. He has played more snaps than any other KC draft pick over the past four years, but accepted a lucrative new contract from the Cowboys for 2012.
+1.0: The scouts nailed it!
Ryan Succop, K (256th overall pick in 2009): If you're going to spend any draft pick on a kicker they should contribute. To say that Succop, our 15th-ranked field goal kicker, has would be an understatement. This is a position that looks to be solidified for a long time.
Javier Arenas, CB (50th overall pick in 2010): Arenas has quickly become one of the league's better slot cornerbacks while also being one of the most productive punt returners. He has finished in the Top five in our punt returner rankings in each of the past two years.
Tony Moeaki, TE (93rd overall pick in 2010): Missing 2011 didn't help him, but Moeaki entered the league as the type of complete tight end that teams crave. Clearly a talented receiver, it was his blocking that has stood out at times.
Kendrick Lewis, S (136th overall pick in 2010): Lewis doesn't have the talent of Eric Berry, but he has the looks of a starter in the NFL that you can rely on. Nabbing one of those in the fifth is a solid value.
+0.5: Never hurts to find a solid contributor
Branden Albert, T (15th overall pick in 2008): A former college guard, Albert has gotten better and better the more time he has spent at tackle. He may never be at the level of Jake Long or Joe Thomas, but is the type of blindside tackle you can count on.
Jake O'Connell, TE (237th overall pick in 2009): Finding his way onto the field for 474 snaps, O'Connell is a solid enough blocker with a bad habit of giving up penalties on special teams.
Eric Berry, S (5th overall pick in 2010): If not for missing nearly all of the 2011 season injured, who knows how high a grade Berry would have earned. He continually improved the more he played as a rookie and looks like he could be that rare type of safety that is a true difference maker.
Dexter McCluster, RB/WR (36th overall pick in 2010): A weapon that it seemed to take the Chiefs time to understand and get the best out of. He's what you call one of those players in the NFL who can get a lot out of a little.
Jon Asamoah, G (68th overall pick in 2010): Good on his heels, Asamoah has room to improve by simply getting more push in the running game.
0.0: It could have been worse
Brad Cottam, TE (76th overall pick in 2008): KC receives something of a pass on Cottam because injuries have limited him to just 489 snaps. When healthy, he's looked like a useful enough player.
Kevin Robinson, WR (182nd overall pick in 2008): The former sixth round pick did little as a kick returner as a rookie and found himself on the outs when Todd Haley took over.
Brian Johnston, DE (210th overall pick in 2008): Another player let go by the new coaching staff, Johnston somehow earned a -11.1 grade on just 136 snaps.
Mike Merritt, TE (239th overall pick in 2008): Merritt didn't see the field and was cut by the new regime a month after being arrested on suspicion of marijuana possession.
Colin Brown, T (139th overall pick in 2009): Brown missed his rookie year on injured reserve and never caught on.
Quinten Lawrence, WR (175th overall pick in 2009): Just 19 snaps were logged after Lawrence bounced between the active roster and practice squad. To date, he's failed to stand out as a returner.
Javarris Williams, RB (212th overall pick in 2009): He's spent time on the practice squad and even managed 29 largely unimpressive snaps with six rushes for 6 yards.
Cameron Sheffield, LB (142nd overall pick in 2010): Sheffield made it on the field for 144 snaps in 2011, but failed to make much of an impact.
-0.5: That pick was not put to good use
Glenn Dorsey, DE (5th overall pick in 2008): Its true that Dorsey has become a solid run defender in his tenure. Yet, you expect more from a Top 5 pick who just doesn't get much penetration as a pass rusher. A decent player, but he's just not a great value at this point.
DaJuan Morgan, S (82nd overall pick in 2008): In his 286 snaps for the Chiefs, Morgan didn't do enough to convince coaches he was worth investing in.
Will Franklin, WR (105th overall pick in 2008): Not a fan of the new coaching staff, the former fourth rounder was given a chance to shine as a rookie but had problems adapting to life in the NFL.
Barry Richardson, T (170th overall pick in 2008): On one hand, the Chiefs have gotten more snaps out of Richardson than you'd expect from a sixth round pick. However, his performance has been so bad that he's made the team worse when he's taken the field. The proof is in his -55.5 grade for 2,326 snaps over the past three years.
Tyson Jackson, DE (3rd overall pick in 2009): Much like Dorsey, if you draft a player in the Top 5, they need to be someone that can play in any situation. Jackson has developed into a fine run defender, but a No. 3 overall needs to do more.
Alex Magee, DE (67th overall pick in 2009): A waste of a third round pick, Magee only served to turn the Chiefs sixth round pick in 2011 into a fifth round pick.
Donald Washington, S (102nd overall pick in 2009): Washington seems to get more playing time each year although without his performance actually improving.
-1.0: What a waste!
The Chiefs have been one of the better teams in the league when it comes to getting something from their picks.
-1.5: The scouts/ coaches failed, big time!
No whiffing from this team.
-2.0: You just drafted the love child of JaMarcus Russell and Ryan Leaf!
All potential Russell/Leaf hybrids were successfully avoided.
Scott Pioli should probably send a giant thank you card to Carl Peterson for a 2008 draft class that secured them a number of productive starters. Not to be outdone, the class of 2010 could rival that, only slowed down by a couple of serious injuries to both Tony Moeaki and Eric Berry that took the shine off a series of selections who have impressed. The only concern would be the overdrafting of players who aren't every-down guys. You can blame Dorsey on the old regime and a scheme change that leaves you getting the best out of a bad situation. However, the selection of Jackson is a rare miss in terms of finding appropriate value from picks.
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Peter King on M&M: 'Every AFC team is flawed, and every AFC team has a decent shot'
|12.27.13 at 12:56 pm ET
Sports Illustrated's Peter King made his weekly appearance with the Mut & Merloni show Friday to talk about the Patriots and news from around the NFL. To hear the interview, go to the Mut & Merloni audio on demand page.
With the Patriots in line for a No. 2 seed — and the possibility of getting No. 1 or No. 3 — New Englanders have their eye on the playoffs in an AFC that lacks a dominant team.
"The problem with the AFC this year is that is that it reminds me exactly of the AFC last year," King said. "The Baltimore Ravens could be the 6 seed; I think last year they were 5 [actually 4]. They could be a road wild card team, and I wouldn't be shocked to see the Ravens make noise in the playoffs. Or I wouldn't be shocked to see the Kansas City Chiefs get to the Super Bowl.
"I think every AFC team is flawed, and I think every AFC team has a decent shot. I don't love a single team in the AFC. How can you? Every one of them has shown in the past month that they can be vulnerable.
"There's a reason why there's only been one time in the last 19 years that the two No. 1 seeds have advanced to the Super Bowl. Think about that for a second. You've got all these advantages — you're playing at home, you have a bye, you get to play both games at home to get to the Super Bowl. And imagine, it's only happened once in the last 19 years. That, to me, is stunning. And it says that what [former commissioner] Pete Rozelle designed the NFL to be is exactly what it is. Which is, there's 18 teams right now in play for the playoffs entering the last weekend of the season. Out of the 16 games this weekend, 13 — as of 1 o'clock anyway — have some playoff implications. It's exactly what the NFL wants."
Looking at the NFC, King said there's also a great deal of uncertainty there, as the Sehawks and 49ers appear to have come back to the pack.
"Before Monday I would have said that San Francisco is the second-best team in football. Now I might say it's Carolina," King said. "San Francisco was on such a great roll coming into Monday, and then they looked pretty mortal. Just like Seattle looked mortal against Arizona on Sunday, also at home.
"I think the last couple of weeks going to back to New Orleans dismantling Carolina at home three weeks ago, I think that has shown us that every team in the NFC can be beaten, exactly like the AFC. And that's why I think this postseason is as wide open as any I remember."
Following are more highlights from the interview. For more Patriots news, visit the team page at weei.com/patriots.
On Kyle Orton taking over for injured Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo: "The only I would say positive thing is that they've had all week to prepare for it. That Kyle Orton will have had three practices with the first team. He hasn't had a chance to do that the whole year. So, I just think that if you look at the only positive that you can look at, it's that you're not going to have a guy coming in flying blind. This is a guy whose won 37 games in his NFL starting career, who's a really, really smart player. … Of a bad situation, this is the best thing that could have happened to them."
On the possibility of former Patriots assistant Bill O'Brien leaving Penn State for the NFL: "I think Bill O'Brien is going to have the opportunity to coach an NFL team in 2014. It's going to be up to him whether he wants to take it. The fact that last year he considered it, the fact that this year obviously he's considering it — if you would take the interviews — leads me to believe that if somebody makes him an offer and he thinks he can win there, he'll probably go. But I don't have any inside information. I've not talked to O'Brien, I don't know O'Brien. So I can't tell you that. I can just tell you that I think he's going to have the opportunity."
On the best job that will be available this offseason: "I think either Houston or Detroit would be the best job. Honestly, when you look at all the jobs available, one of the things you look at is: What team out there has a good quarterback that you can win with? And that would be Detroit, if they fire Jim Schwartz. To me, that is one thing that you look at, No. 1. And No. 2, what team has a good base of talent, some good players, recently won and just had a disastrous year? And that would be the Houston Texans. To me, I would sort of look at those alternatives and basically say that either Detroit or Houston would be the two best jobs, at least in my mind."
On Bill Belichick's chances of winning Coach of the Year: "Coach of the Year voting is oftentimes I think really unfortunate because sometimes guys might have their best year of a Hall of Fame career and they don't get a sniff. Like, I think there's a good chance that if you're going to give it to Bill Belichick in any year, you'd give it to him in this year, even more so than the 16-0 year. But what happens in a year like this, people look at the Kansas City Chiefs going from 2-14 to 11-5 or whatever it is they're going to end up. Or Bruce Arians coming into a bad situation in Arizona, bringing in a quarterback and going in and having the season they've had. Will it affect them if they don't make the playoffs? Probably. There's so many good candidates this year, and so many people have done a good coaching job, that I find it hard to imagine that you would be able to go wrong with any of the ones that you'd pick."
On if Tom Brady will get any votes for MVP: "If you've got to vote all for one guy, it would be hard for me to vote for Tom Brady over Peyton Manning even though clearly Tom Brady has had to make due with much, much, much less than Peyton Manning, and he beat him head to head. So, I don't think it would be a bad pick at all. My pick going into Week 17 would be Manning. He's already the first guy in NFL history to throw for 50 touchdowns and 5,000 yards in a year. He's probably, if he plays the whole game, going to break the yardage record held by Drew Brees."
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So, having specifically booked a flight with Kenya Airways from Nairobi to Kigali to avoid having to use Rwandair Express, you can imagine my delight when we went out onto the tarmac at Nairobi to board a Rwandair Express plane to Kigali. I had never seen a plane that boarded from stairs under the back tail-fin before. The fact that it had previously belonged to Aeromexico didn't really give me any greater comfort either, particularly as it meant the evacuation instructions were in Spanish! Anyway, we strapped ourselves in and hoped for the best.
In the end, it was a pretty good flight (well, we arrived at Kigali which was good enough for me)
The city is built on a number of hills and from the top of any of them you can see for miles and miles. It's very pretty, especially at nighttime. We headed for the centre of town so we could visit the tourist information office as a starting point (except it was shut - public holiday) so instead we decided to go for a wander round town. That took all of 10 minutes as the centre pretty much consists of two streets! After seeing the Hotel Mille Collines (which is featured in Hotel Rwanda) and having our every move watched by the locals we realised that there wasn't too much to be seen here and headed back to the hotel to cool off, as it was excruciatingly hot (not helped by the fact we were wearing jeans and hiking boots).
We spent the next couple of days generally lazing about and sampling Rwandan cuisine. Richard tried goat kebabs which he deemed chewy and I mainly stuck to what seems to be the staple diet of Rwandans - jam swiss roll for breakfast and chips for lunch and dinner
On our last day in Kigali we visited the genocide memorial which is in a beautiful building at the top of one of the hills in Kigali. It was a sobering experience. The exhibition was really informative and thought provoking. After had been through the exhibition we wandered round the gardens which were stunning. However, it took me a while to realise that the large concrete areas were mass graves. There were about 5 mass graves there alone, and loads more across the whole country which really brought it home to me.
After that, we were pretty much ready to leave Kigali and so we packed up that evening (after some more chips) ready to be picked up in the morning to be taken to Kinigi to start our gorilla trekking tour.


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Roman Abramovich must have a sense of humour after all. How can a man who permits himself only one facial expression per game lecture anyone about being more demonstrative in their support?
If Abramovich wants Chelsea fans to feel more like singing, how about dropping admission prices for next season instead of putting them up? How about knocking down that tat at the Fulham Road end so the sun can get to the beach? Sorry, pitch. If Chelsea attracted more away fans the home supporters would actually have someone to sing at. But, if they want to be blown away by an atmosphere like Anfield's, that memorable night last May when the Chelsea directors confessed the noise inside the ground was 'almost frightening', the bad news is that even in football there are some things money just can't buy.
Liverpool and their extremely vocal support go back a long way, and if the passion generated on the terraces last season in any way helped the team to their unlikely triumph in Istanbul it was a fair reward for the club's commitment to their working-class fanbase over the years. Like Manchester United, who also recognise that many loyal supporters have limited means and other expenses to meet, Liverpool have steadfastly refused to take the mickey with ticket prices. When you have been put on the map by someone from Scottish mining stock this sort of collectivism comes naturally enough.
It is less clear what guides a club put on the map by a preposterously young Russian oil billionaire. Chelsea can be most things with Abramovich's money, but they can never be Liverpool. And they will never be popular either if they really want John Obi Mikel and Freddy Adu, or if they continue to irritate real talent scouts by snapping up the best two or three players at junior tournaments before farming them out across Europe on loan. People can cope with the richest club in the Premiership, managers are willing to take on the challenge of competing with the strongest team, but it is beginning to be whispered, with more than a trace of resentment, that Chelsea are using their money to sign players they don't need just so no one else can have them.
Bill Shankly - 'The socialism I believe in is not really politics; it is humanity, a way of living and sharing the rewards' - would not have approved.


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Erica Levin served as a producer for Bear in the Big Blue House. Levin has also edited episodes of the non-Muppet series Johnny and the Sprites and provided post production work for The Book of Pooh. Levin is married to Richard A. Fernandes, who directed several Bear episodes.


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Date : 11 June 2013
Media : News Straits Times
Headline : JEFI inks three MoUs on aquaculture projects
Bukit Mertajam – JEFI Aquatech Resources Sdn Bhd yesterday inked three memorandum of understanding (MoUs) with local and foreign experts on aquaculture research and development projects to develop and improve aquaculture production through biotechnology.
With the Northern Corridor Implementation Authority (NCIA) Biotech Centre at the Penang Science Park, here, playing host, JEFI signed the MoUs with experts from China, Universitu Sains Malaysia and Universiti Malaysia Perlis (Unimap).
"Three MoUs signify the efforts by JEFI, experts from China and two varsities in bringing technological advancements to local aquaculture industry and to develop Malaysia as one of the main sea product exporters in the world," said JEFI group chief executive officer B.J.Tan yesterday.
The MoU with China will see JEFI collaborating with five professors and aquaculture experts from China Oceanic Administration, Xiamen University and Fujian Province Fisheries Research Institute on technology collaboration of hatchery and farming system.
JEFI and Unimap will cooperate in developing recycling aquaculture and embedded systems for aquaculture.
With USM, it will develop novel delivery system of feed in aquaculture and conversion of aquaculture waste into value-added products.


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Date of Stay: April, 2008
Newer campground. We ended up here after a very bad experience at Baileyton RV Park. Not much here yet, but they are working on it. Very friendly and helpful staff. Sites are level and the wifi works well. Beautiful setting right next to the Holston River. Convenient to all Tri-city area. Only negative, the hookups are at the back of the sites. We have extended our stay here and will stay here in the future.
Date of Stay: April, 2008
Good campground. Kind of a hidden gem. Great for overnight or a short extended stay. Hosts were very friendly. Host was in office until 9pm. Lead you to your site and help you get level. Explain where everything is. Very helpful when your tired and would like to get set up quickly. Will stay here again.
Date of Stay: March, 2008
By-pass this campground. There are plenty of better RV parks within 30 miles. Made reservation months in advance. When we arrived, no reservation. Some how they lost it. Site was not level. Laundry room washers were dirty. Washers and dryers were covered in pet hair. Dog droppings on our site. If you could name something bad, it was here. Had power problems. The wifi was poor, gave up trying after a few hours. Owners and staff were very dismissive and unhelpful. Will NEVER stay here again.
Date of Stay: March, 2008
Not sure what the other reviewers were looking at. Yes, this CG looks nice on the outside, but don't judge a book by its cover. Bathrooms were dirty. My husband got violently ill at the barn from food poisoning. Could not go outside to enjoy weather as we nearly got run over by the person mowing. Wifi barely worked, we were better off driving 7 miles to the Starbucks to get online. Front office staff was horrible. Better parks in the area where you get more for the money. We will NOT stay here again.


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The exceptional desserts follow suit with restraint and care, as in the case of a rustic apple tart ($8) with a first-rate pastry crust and house-made vanilla ice cream given a faint richness with brown sugar. Eighteen wines by the glass ($7–$12), another 34 by the bottle (most under $40), and a welcome dozen half-bottles (most under $35) lean young and American, typified by a crispy, tropical-fruit-scented 2010 Duckhorn sauvignon blanc ($29 half) and an easy-drinking 2010 Frog's Leap zinfandel ($32 half) redolent of spice and stone fruits. Whether downtown types will wend the long path to Newton Centre remains to be seen, but locals weary of trekking into the city for thoughtful, subtle, poised cookery, unfettered by pomp or pretension, are bound to flock to Farmstead Table in droves.
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DoubleTree by Hilton Pittsburgh - Monroeville Convention Ctr
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About the Hotel
Property Location
With a stay at DoubleTree by Hilton Pittsburgh - Monroeville Convention Ctr, you'll be centrally located in Monroeville, walking distance from Monroeville Mall and close to Sri Venkateswara Temple. This hotel is within the vicinity of Boyce Park Ski Area and Kennywood.
Make yourself at home in one of the 191 air-conditioned guestrooms. Complimentary wired and wireless Internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming provides entertainment. Conveniences include phones, as well as desks and complimentary weekday newspapers.
Take advantage of recreational opportunities offered, including an indoor pool, a spa tub, and a fitness center. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless Internet access, concierge services, and gift shops/newsstands.
Grab a bite to eat at the hotel's restaurant, which features a bar, or stay in and take advantage of room service (during limited hours). Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at a bar/lounge. Buffet breakfasts are available daily for a fee.
Business, Other Amenities
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, express check-out, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Planning an event in Monroeville? This hotel has 17000 square feet (1579 square meters) of space consisting of a conference center and meeting rooms. Free self parking is available onsite.
Hotel Facilities
- 24-hour front desk
- Number of buildings/towers - 1
- 24-hour business center
- Restaurant
- Meeting rooms 11
- Total number of rooms - 191
- Safe-deposit box at front desk
- Breakfast available (surcharge)
- Smoke-free property
- Conference space
- Concierge services
- Roll-in shower
- Fitness facilities
- Computer station
- Indoor pool
- Television in common areas
- Number of floors - 15
- Free WiFi
- Express check-out
- In-room accessibility
- Free newspapers in lobby
- RV, bus, truck parking
- Bar/lounge
- Spa tub
- Porter/bellhop
- Conference center
- Conference space size (meters) - 1579
- Elevator/lift
- Accessible bathroom
- Dry cleaning/laundry service
- Gift shops or newsstand
- ATM/banking
- Conference space size (feet) - 17000
- Shopping on site
- Free self parking
- Luggage storage
Room Facilities
- Television
- Daily housekeeping
- Free wired high-speed Internet
- Rollaway/extra beds (free)
- Free WiFi
- Iron/ironing board
- Free weekday newspaper
- Air conditioning
- Room service (limited hours)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Connecting/adjoining rooms available
- Digital TV service
- In-room climate control (air conditioning)
- Free toiletries
- Free cribs/infant beds
- Pay movies
- Desk
- Phone
Hotel Policy
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- Up to 3 children 17 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
- The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at time of service, check-in, or check-out.
- Breakfast fee: between USD $12.00 and USD $16.00 for adults, USD 6.00 and USD 8.00 for children (approximately)
- Pet deposit: USD 50.00 per stay
- Pet fee: USD 50 per accommodation, per stay
- Early check-in fee: USD 40.00
- Late check-out fee: USD 40.00
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CORRALITOS -- Ten days after the Summit Fire was controlled, small changes are starting to appear on Ormsby Cutoff Road, one of the areas hardest hit by the devastating wildfire.
Under bright blue skies, the vivid green of trees spared by the flames pokes through the otherwise-desolate landscape. The choking smoke has cleared out, leaving a campfire-like odor in the air.
And work crews like Steve Carrera's concrete and demolition operation from Watsonville are coming in as firefighters are moving out.
"It seems like we get a job every day -- a new one," said Carrera as he supervised two laborers clearing debris at the home of his friends, Ron and Diana Wohnoutka.
The Wohnoutkas and Ron's mother, Gertrude, who lived across the road from them, lost their homes in the wildfire.
The 4,200-acre Summit Fire burned 35 residences in six days. Cal Fire officials are still assessing the damage, but know at least 159 vehicles and more than 80 outbuildings and trailers were destroyed by the fire.
In some areas, the fire was finicky. A house on the 31000 block of Summit Road sustained minor damage but two vehicles and a trailer were destroyed. On Dove Lane, some homes burned while the residence next door was spared. Other areas, like Ormsby and Maymens Flat, were decimated. On Maymens Flat, near where the wildfire ignited around 5 a.m. May 22, the flames consumed four of five homes and a dozen outbuildings, according to Cal Fire.
The fire also caused "significant damage" to forest plantations and timber land, according to Cal Fire.
An estimate of the total loss has not been prepared and the cause of the fire remains under investigation.
More than 300 fire personnel remain assigned to the fire, which continues to flare up in the understory of steep canyons, according to Chris Morgan, a fire prevention specialist with Cal Fire Santa Clara County.
"They're working diligently," said Morgan, explaining that a plane equipped with infrared sensors found 44 hot spots during a nighttime flight Tuesday. "It's basically get the hazard trees down and get those hot spots."
But the smoldering remains of the fire are largely hidden from the residents returning to salvage their property, and they are beginning to think ahead to what's next instead of the fire crew's final mopping-up efforts. The Wohnoutkas, like many fire victims, are making plans for how they will rebuild.
"We're coming up with ideas," said Ron Wohnoutka, who is renting a house in Aptos for the time being. He said they had their time to grieve the loss of their homes, but it's time to move forward.
"We do everything with gusto," the retired San Jose firefighter said. "If you sit around and cry and wait and wait, nothing gets down."
Building from nothing is not a new endeavor for the Wohnoutka family. They started the Ormsby neighborhood three decades ago, digging the first wells and getting PG&E to run power up to them. It took a year to get power lines, Ron Wohnoutka said.
His parents starting building their house in 1979. Ron Wohnoutka bought some heavy equipment and put in the road -- then called Ormsby Trail. He and Diana broke ground on their two-story home in 1981.
"Then the rest of the neighbors came in," Ron Wohnoutka said, understanding their desire to live in the area. "It's beautiful up there. You get beautiful views and beautiful weather, and I like it like that.
"It was really private and nice and quiet," he said.
That's one reason why residents, including the Wohnoutkas, are looking toward rebuilding.
Of the five burned-down houses Carrera and his crew have been hired to clear on Ormsby, four will be rebuilt, according to Carrera.
Those property owners are "hoping to get the through the county processes as fast and easy as possible to get their lives back on track," he said.
The county is sorting out how to accelerate the permit process so residents can return to their property, said David Lee with the Planning Department. Staff there is putting together a report about the rebuilding process for the county Board of Supervisors, including any ordinances that may need to be altered or suspended to help property owners get a jump-start on construction.
Planning Department staff is also preparing to evoke a little-used emergency ordinance that would allow residents to return to their property and live in motor homes or trailers, so long as they have the appropriate utility hook-ups and the land has been cleared of debris, Lee said. The ordinance was drafted after the 1989 Loma Prieta earthquake.
"It provides a mechanism to get back to their properties more quickly," said Lee, who hopes to release information about the program next week.
The timing will be just about right.
Carrera said it will take his crew a couple of weeks to finish sorting and removing debris -- they take out the recyclable metal first, the load the ashes and charred remains of the homes into GreenWaste Dumpsters -- then demolish the concrete foundations.
But it's not fun work, he said.
"Having friends that are having to go through this -- people's everyday lives changed -- that's hard for everybody," said Carrera, a retired fire captain. "Being that I was a firefighter, I don't like seeing people in distress."Contact Jennifer Squires at 429-2449 or email@example.com.
Summit Fire losses
•35 residences: 27 structures, one mobile home, five travel trailers and two motor homes. The losses included homes owned by local residents and people from as far away as Mississippi and Hawaii. The Ridge Runners, a motorcycle club, lost several trailers members use as a vacation retreat.
•82 outbuildings.
•At least 159 vehicles.
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The San Antonio Spurs have revolved around their Big 3 of Tim Duncan, Tony Parker and Manu Ginobili for what seems like forever. The role players have come and gone, but the core stays intact. How is this possible? All three of them have had the chances to go elsewhere, make more money, help a new team win, but they've always stayed in San Antonio. One word: sacrifice. Tim, Tony and Manu all know they could get a bigger paycheck somewhere else, but they choose to stay. They trust the management of the Spurs, they trust their coach and they trust their teammates. It's not hard to give up a few million if you're in a situation that you feel is ideal for your career. "On the one hand, you can take less money like I did, like what Manu did, and stay with a winning team," Parker said. "Or you can do your own thing and be your own man, like [Tracy] McGrady, and try to be a superstar and want to make the All-Star team, and [Harden] decided to do that. I wish him luck. Both ways, you can't go wrong. It depends who you want to be. A lot of people ask me, 'How are you so successful in San Antonio?' Because, I say, we did a lot of sacrifice. When you look at Manu, Manu did a lot of sacrifice to stay here. I did the same thing. Sometimes when you want to win championships, you have to do that." Everyone knows what the Big 3 have given up over their careers. That's why they're such big fan favorites in San Antonio. The Spurs haven't made it back to the NBA Finals since they won it all in 2007, but it would be a fitting sendoff for Tim, Tony and Manu if they could make one final run at it together. After a big win over Oklahoma City and with the way the Lakers have been playing, the Spurs have to wonder if this is the year they get back over the hump.
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this is my recent solution to loose bobbins
I am so excited about this idea. I had a magnetic strip that I almost threw away last week. After I read this suggestion I immediately began to think, but where would I keep the wooden stick. My machine sits in front of a window. BUT get this. The magnetic strip is currently stuck to a metal file cabinet that is supporting the table top for my sewing machine. I just had/have to move the magnet to the other side of the drawers so that it is within reach as I sew. I don't even need the stick! Thank you, thank you.
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I store bobbins on wooden stirring sticks (coffee stirrers). It means that you can store matching bobbin and thread,saves you hunting the next time you want to use it. I stick these in a container with polystyrene packing block .It means you can see at a glance ,keeps them upright and free from unravel.
Usually these sticks are 1/4 inch ,super for quick guide. Use to push out corners. Many uses from the humble stirrer at low cost.
I like your idea. I also like your grandma's words of wisdom.
I love the idea and will pass it on. I use the plastic for mine, but I can't wait to try it for small scissors, seam rippers and whatever else I find. I'm thinking that a hole drilled in one end and a small nail in the side of the sewing cabinet will work. Thanks and I'm betting you win a subscription!
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Sudden Cardiac Arrest Association Chairperson Mary Tappe commended Congressmen Murphy and Burgess on their swift and successful response to an apparent SCA (See following story) and added " This is a great example of how by-stander CPR and AED deployment and first responder action saves lives. . ."
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I wasn't butthurt. lol....
I think it's discouraging to know that we put a rather heavy workload on a guy who's been injured his entire career, whether he's performing or not.
To be honest, It doesn't matter to me, because we won. So I'll root for anyone who's attributing to our success!
Scott is on IR I think....qouted the wrong post JP and named the wrong player at the same time...lol fixed!
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Originally Posted by J****ack
lol well said....
hope everythings going better Kase, glad to hear from you.
Word up thanks Pezz. Its been a while so i figured id check in with my G-Fam
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What happened to Da'rel Scott? We just kinda stopped talking about him once Wilson had such a good preseason(in true fan fashion lol).
Why are we not giving that guy a spot? Isn't he like Julio-Jones-type-fast??
Scott is on injured reserve.
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Scott is on injured reserve.
ahh ok. I didn't even know. I just typed his name into my yahoo page to see if he was on IR, and it didn't even say anything. that's weird, but anyway...i had no idea.
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Word up thanks Pezz. Its been a while so i figured id check in with my G-Fam
Sorry to hear about your house Kase. Hope all is going well with repairs and whatnot. Since you been deprived of electricity and internet access, heres a brand spankin new vinnie p bangerrrr.
Ill send it to you on fb
he deserves the gameball imo
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kiwi had a good game. we need him in the mix more often.
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Yea that sucks Moorhead. Sorry to ear that about your dog. How old is she?
She'll be 6 in January.
She's starting to do really well now. 24 hours after essentially not being able to walk, she is getting around at almost 100%. Its pretty amazing.
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Word up thanks Pezz. Its been a while so i figured id check in with my G-Fam
Just want echo what JP said how things are getting better for you down there man .....
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Hi everyone, I plan on building a fairly small barn, 16x28. I want a dirt floor inside so I do not want a slab. I was thinking I could rent a large ditch witch and basically trench the outline of the barn below the frost line and more or less fill it with gravel then concrete straight into the trench, about 4-6" wide. Then I'd just frame the walls on top of the concrete. Is there a better way or anything crazy about this idea? Thanks for your knowledge and help!
Ayuh,.... 4" to 6" sounds mighty skinny to me....
Twice that seems more like it...
'n usually, the footer at the bottom is wider than the foundation's top...
Couple comments. It is not uncommon to use soil as the form for concrete, provided the soil will hold up in place and not slough into the concrete as the concrete cures. Of course, this depends on the soil type. For example, you cannot get an effective form from sand or gravel, they simply slide into the trench. Stiff clay can be effective, and dense glacial till can work also.
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If you plan to install steel reinforcing, then six inches would be the absolute minimum due to the need for adequate cover over the bars to prevent rusting.
All I can say is "Good Luck" in doing what you have planned. The trenching needs to be perfect & smooth to resist frost heave & offer adequate bearing for the walls above. Personally, I'd consider a grade-beam/turned down slab instead.
It would be clay soil and I'd do it in summer when it's dry. The footing would basically support the outside walls, the roof, and a second level that would hold hay. I was also thinking maybe 6x6s in the corner's, buried or mounted on the concrete would be good for support too.
The only problem with the slab is I want animal urine to be able to drain into the floor. Concrete floors are not good for animal health. I suppose I could line the trench with thin plywood or something to frame in the foundation wall so that it stays smooth. Does this sound feasible? It would be worth the sacrifice of some 1/4" plywood for the dirt floor inside. I could even angle it a shade so that I have a pseudo triangular wall.
Thanks for the feedback! I'll take all I can get.
Hey, my first post. Yay.
Ok, why not just dig holes and make it like a pole barn? Cheap and with the post below frost level it won't heave. Use rot resistant wood at ground level and 2x6's horizontal every 2 foot like a ladder and screw some tin on it. It worked for all our barns on the farm. We even used old power poles for the posts on one of them.
Hope that helps.
If not, so much for my first post.
That is definitely worth considering. One issue is that we want to keep it predator proof. There are a lot of weasels and the like that would dig under the walls. We could trench and bury something cheap to 2 feet or so. I guess it will all depend on code.
Number 2,
Yep, we used chicken wire, run it down in the ground vertical for about a foot and then straight out horizontally away from the building for another foot. Skunks, weasels, and the like will go to a wall and dig straight down and hit the horizontal chicken wire and then stop. The chicken wire did rust after a while, though.
Yes, check local codes as pole barns may not be legal.
Somehow I missed the part about the dirt floor. I'm thinking the pole barn may be a good option, depending on how much weight you plan to carry outside........
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Actresses Jang Mi In Ae and Lee Seung Yeon Suspected of Propofol Abuse
Following an extensive investigation into the abuse of the sleep-inducing drug propofol, prosecution summoned actress Jang Mi In Ae for questioning on January 23. She is under suspicion of violating drug control laws.
According to a report published by Joongang Daily on January 24, prosecution also plans to summon actress Lee Seung Yeon on the same charges within the week.
A squad in the Seoul Central District Prosecutors′ Office revealed that it had secured evidence and testimony that three or four actresses, including Jang Mi In Ae and Lee Seung Yeon, have been using propofol illegally.
Prosecution centered on confirming when Jang Mi In Ae started to use the drug and whether she used it without receiving any outstanding surgical procedures. Investigators had searched through seven hospitals, including plastic surgeons′, in Gangnam from December 9-10, confiscating lists of those who received doses of the drug as well as the hospitals′ medicine records.
While questioning doctors and nurses, it found out that Jang Mi In Ae and Lee Seung Yeon had allegedly continued to visit the hospitals and received propofol injections without receiving any other treatment.
Prosecution plans to soon expand the investigation to other celebrities, including a TV personality.
Jang Mi In Ae recently appeared in the MBC drama I Miss You. Lee Seung Yeon appeared in the SBS drama The Great Seer.
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For centuries mankind has enjoyed brilliant blue sapphire gemstones. Now scientists have learned to grow transparent sapphires and could soon use the lab-made stones to form smartphone screens.
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Home › Forums › Gear Forums › Make Your Own Gear › Has anyone completed the down jacket kit from Thru-Hiker?
Mar 21, 2007 at 10:29 am #1222469
I'm looking at making the Whitney down jacket kit from thru-hiker.com for my hubby's birthday. Has anyone completed this specific kit? Any feed back on their kits in general? I'm also considering making stuff sacks. Thanks!Mar 21, 2007 at 12:14 pm #1383068
Adam RothermichBPL Member
@aroth87Locale: Missouri Ozarks
I've made the Liberty Ridge windshirt, Kinsman pullover, and a quilt kit since Christmas.
The LR and Kinsman both came with patterns for a variety of sizes and were relatively easy, even though they were my first ever sewing projects. The instructions were a little fuzzy at times, but you can always just ask on the message board or even give Paul a call.
As for working with down, I just completed the quilt last weekend and stuffing the down was by far the most frustrating part. The first time you go to manipulate the down and it sticks to you is very annoying. Eventually I got over it and it came together fine.
I think if you have the time and patience the kits are definitely worth it, I love my new down quilt SOOOO much. I got it in Kelly green and love the color too. I would highly recommend the kits at thru-hiker.
Hope this is of some help.
AdamMar 25, 2007 at 6:23 am #1383451
Thanks for the reply!Mar 26, 2007 at 8:29 pm #1383649
scott NelsonBPL Member
@nlsscottLocale: Hawaii/Sierras
I made a Whitney Jacket, added a hood, and have used it twice on snow camps. It is surprisingly warm. The instructions are very thorough and well thought out. The materials are really nice and the best quality. Working with the down is not that difficult. Just accept the fact that a few feathers will not make it into the product. A few feathers floating around seem like a lot, but they really aren't much. Just take your time, follow the tips on the website, sear the edges of your fabric after cutting, and you will be really proud of what you make. The hood was a challenge to design and it isn't perfect, but it works.-ScottMar 26, 2007 at 9:22 pm #1383654
Hey Kiri,
Don't get too frustrated about the instructions on the forums above. For the most part it is just the attachments that are a little difficult. The zippers, some drawstrings, and collar are a little difficult but the over-all project with instructions is very do-able.
Don't just stop at the Whitney Jacket, all of the kits are incredible. They are also very easy to be tailored to your specific size. I have found that every item I make comes in lighter than I could ever believe it would.
Right now it is the Liberty Ridge Jacket at 2.3 ounces and an insulated L-R Pant at 6.8 ounces. All using Momentum and or Climashield.
Still to come is a Kinman and L-R Pant/Short with detachable legs.
Go for it. It will be a great gift.Mar 27, 2007 at 4:16 pm #1383764
I'm inspired! Thanks!Mar 29, 2007 at 7:42 pm #1384100
Adam KilpatrickBPL Member
@oystersLocale: South Australia
Hi guys.
I am getting addicted to these MYOG threads now-its so much more inspiring than looking at the manufactured gear and thinking; but I reckon they could have done this, or I want that on that…
I have 3 projects on the go at the moment; kinsman pullover, liberty ridge shell, and a spin tarp (making that up as I go- using 0.9oz thruhiker spin).
After hearing the response about the Whitney, I am thinking of giving that a go in a couple of months once I have finished these projects (I am pretty busy at the moment).
Is it true that it (whitney) has about 3.5 inches of loft in the torso? If so, would that be enough to get temp rating down to around 20F? I am thinking of also making a Nunatak AT like down quilt, that is about 50 inches long (I am 5'10") and using them in combination. I would need it to be good down to about 20F (-7C), or a few degrees more than that-I am a cold sleeper. I would need to make a down hood I think to add to the Jkt-probably a permanent attachment. Probably sewn-thru for the hood.
I am thinking of using 0.7oz spin fabric from thru-hiker (all the materials and down from there) for the lining of the quilt. The end and base of the foot would also be spin inside and out. The rest (outer) would be momentum90.
How would I go sewing the mesh baffles to the spin? Is it possible-has anyone tried, to either seem seal the spin with a tape or something, or to somehow weld/glue/tape the baffles to the spin and/or momentum without sewing? I hate the thought of using such great materials and then perforating them with leaky holes.
I figure that having spin on the inside wont be that much of a downside, with an open bottom from mid-calf to hip. This will be a superlight type set up for trips where Ill be pushing it and wont be sleeping that much-or in small batches of 3 hours or so-or at least wont be worried about a small amount of condensation. I thought I read that Aaron S has a similar thought with one of his quilts that he will use for his JMT attempt-god speed mate!
I have also thought of using spin all over and not worrying about seam sealing the top-it will need a bit of airflow to compress/loft. Then I wont have to worry about a Bivy. Ill use my small spin tarp. Ill have a WPB jacket-I am thinkin of getting an Outdoor Research Zeolot (Gore Paclite), which I can use over the top of the lot. I might need to size that a whole size bigger for the down loft.
More points for your thoughts-South Australia is pretty dry, but in winter can have very dewey nights and the odd hairy storm. I will likely be wearing synthtic thermal bottoms and top (polypro or whatever) which will most likely be damp from sweat when I retire to sleep. I figure the spin on the inside will protect the down, as well as boosting bag temp like a vapour barrier by a few degrees. I will likely have either a fleece (200 weight seems to work for me down here) beanie or a lighter weight merino (Icebreaker) Balaklava. Which will also be slightly damp when I go to sleep. Ill probably change into dry (merino blend) socks.
Looking forward to the discussion,
AdamMar 29, 2007 at 9:25 pm #1384114
Hey Adam,
Looks like some great projects you've got there.
Having a separate system can be an advantage that the bottom half can be a much better fit with less material. the best way to help get it down to 20* would be with the help from a bivy. You could also use the tarp as a bivy to make this happen
I also have an insulated Liberty Ridge Pant that weighs only 6.8 ounces. I would highly recommend this. It will not only take away the need for you thermal bottoms, it will allow you to go from about 3 1/2" of loft on the bottom quilt piece to about 2 1/2", (about 2 ounces of down saved). So for about 5 extra ounces, you get to take away your thermal bottoms, (about 5 ounces) and get a great piece of gear to wear while hiking at night while it's 20*.
I've taking my 1/2 bag down to 25* while wearing just the insulated pants and a Liberty ridge pant on my bottom half
My pre-quilt bivy you spoke of is not going into production. The Pre-quilt weighs much more than it should.
My newest 1/2 down bag that I will take on the JMT is a little bigger than the first and is much warmer. I am using down because I have a light spin-tarp to use, (mainly as a bivy unless it rains or is windy).
The quilt is a little hefty at 12.5 ounces but allows for a better clothing system and will have a lighter over all weight.
I am making a Kinman as well for the trip with a single layer of Climashield that will be much more comfortable at night to hike in and will allow for a change of cloths if it rains.
As far as the question about sewing the spin, I've just doubled it up on the .9 ounce and it was fine.
You will need to use a #9 needle with it which can be finicky.
I found sewing spin to be easy. The fabric stays put, (flat) when new. Just be sure to hold the pieces together the whole time the machine is going or the bottom layer will go through much faster than the top.
Have fun with it. Make sure you post some pictures when you're done.Mar 31, 2007 at 5:21 am #1384298
Adam KilpatrickBPL Member
@oystersLocale: South Australia
Hi Aaron
I like your idea of using the tarp as a bivy for extra warmth. It makes alot of sense-if its raining in South Australia it rarely gets far below 0C/32F due to clouds holding in the heat. The clear nights are when it is really cold as any heat just escapes, and temps can get regularly down to -5C (about 22F Im guessin) in the Flinders in winter. But on those nights there is no chance of rain.
I was thinking of incorporating a Bivy into the 3/4 quilt. But that would possibly make it less versatile.
With your LR insulated pants, do you just hook and loop the insulation the the shell? I was thinking you could do that with a prequilted insulation like the primaloft one (I got that for the kinsman kit), though it would be fragile. Or you could just make two LR pants and squeze the insulation in between. What is your approach? I like the idea of these pants-I guess I am not quite thinking outside the square enough-rogainers in South Australia tend to love their synthetic thermals under their shorts and gaiters at night!
Is there a reason why you use the climasheild rather than the primaloft one? In the synthetic fill thread the Clo/oz is mentioned to be a smidge higher. Or is it just alot easier to work with, more compact or something?
Thanks for the sewing tips-Ill put them into practise soon. Ill finish this tarp project first. It will probably end up as 4'10" by 8'. It will have five guy line tie outs along each side as well as ridgeline tie outs. Plenty of material to wrap up as a bivy, and I think plenty of shelter when the weather comes in if I pick a sheltered site to pitch it.
AdamMar 31, 2007 at 5:47 am #1384302
Frank DelandMember
@ramblerLocale: On the AT in VA
To keep down from sticking to sweaty fingers, coat your hands with chalk used by climbers, found in outdoor gear stores. Use a confined space as suggested because feathers do float away. Instead of working in a tent, use a samll bathroom. Using clothes pins or some other system, hang you product with the open tubes facing upwards and then drop or stuff in the down. Weigh the down container as you go to determine how much down you have put into each channel.
Adam, I would not bother with taping the seams. Bags and quilts are not waterproof anyway and the thread will help fill up the holes. Heat loss would be minimal.
When doing sewing projects, do not read all the directions at once. That will only confuse and discourage you. Reading them step by step as you proceed through the project will make them much more clear. You can look at the material in front of you and the next step will be much more obvious. AYCE at thru-hiker promptly and patiently answers questions as you post them on his site.Mar 31, 2007 at 6:25 pm #1384370
Hey Adam,
I just sewed the insulation to the shell the same way its done using any other synthetic clothing piece.
I find it works good to work with down is in the bathroom too.
The easiest way for me is to just cut a large trash bag in half and dump the down in. the static from the trash bag keeps the down in the bag very well.
For putting the down into the baffles, I use a plastic vacuum extension. Just zero out the weight of it, stuff the down in, re-weigh and use something similar to a broom handle to push it back out into the baffle.
I'll spill a 1/2 cup or less of down through out the entire project.
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Hi Biz,
Thanks for writing in to JA!
I am working on the answer to your question and since it is lengthy, I didn't want to let you hang and think no one was working on it. Please be patient with me as I work.
Thanks for allowing me to work with you on your health question. I will do my best to answer all parts of it.
Let's start with what happened: Your doctor is right, you suffered from anaphylaxis shock, which is a whole body reaction (allergic) to a substance.
With a jalapeno pepper what most people don't think about is it is not the pepper itself that is the culperate, but the OIL.
If you have ever tried to get rid of the hot of the pepper, you will notice that not even water puts it out as well as one might think and that is because water and oil do not mix. Usually folks will tell you that it takes bread (solid, flour) to get rid of the oil in the pepper to get rid of the "hot"...and that is why. It is coating.
That is why the reaction you are having is taking a while to "reverse" and responde to the medications. It is the oil. Your teeth hurt and feel broken out because of the oil coating them and if the gums around the teeth have any openings or sores, the oil has gotten in. Since you are highly allergic to it, it will really work on you hard.
I am unsure as to why the Valtrex was given? He would know. The other medications I can see with the reactions.
Since you have such a high reaction to jalapenos I would ask the doctor for a EPI-pen prescription. This is a pen that is actually a shot. Incase you are ever accidently exposed to this again, you can be given the shot immediately and reaction is stopped fast.
I would also now let this be a part of all your permanent records. It could be life ending for you since it affects your breathing.
Yes, it could last this long, as well, you could be having some anxiety with it. The swelling in the case of a food where the oil is involved (and it is a food such as this) is air way. The shortness of breath, could well be from it still being inflammed. Prednisone is for the inflammation and should take care of that.
Be sure to follow up with your doctor if this continues because it could be the cause of Permanent issues. *the bad thing about an allergy that is this severe in nature*
Also be careful, this allergy could have well set off reactions to other. For example, black pepper may now be a smaller allergy. I advise seeing an Allergist and being tested for all possible things that could be a factor now.
This is called a Panel Test. Not fun, but better safe than sorry.