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The German federation held a press conference at the Nebelhorn Trophy, and I've translated the Yahoo article about it. See the Blazing Blades blog for Oct. 10.
(Or see below.)
I have no idea how this quagmire will be resolved, but at least it seems that the federation now has some reasonable leadership!
Steuer Case Burdens Crisis-Shaken DEU
Sunday, Oct. 1, 2006
Oberstdorf (dpa) – Legal actions concerning the Stasi-encumbered coach Ingo Steuer will occupy the financially strapped German Skating Union (DEU) for the entire winter at considerable cost.
"It could even take years in court; it could almost result in a Bosman ruling,"said the new DEU president, Dieter Hillebrand, during the disappointing (from a German standpoint) Nebelhorn Trophy in Oberstdorf. [See http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bosman_ruling for info on the Bosman ruling.] Furthermore, Steuer has a claim on the table that the DEU owes him a bonus payment on the order of 80,000 Euros for his success with European silver-medalists, Aliona Savchenko and Robin Szolkowy.
"The bonus claim appears too high to me, but we won't get out of it," commented Hillebrand soberly. The retired chief of police of Upper Bavaria took over the federation, which was on the brink of insolvency, in July. Instead of concerning himself with the athletic future of the one-time German jewel among sports, he's dealing exclusively with the restructuring of the federation and with Steuer. The former world champion and his pair have indicated their intention to go to court before every competition to sue for the pair's right to have their coach with them. The DEU will not nominate Steuer for any future event and will simply wait for the legal decisions.
"There could be a rethinking in all of German sport with regards to the autonomy of the federations. Unfortunately, it's happening on the back of the DEU," said Hillebrand, who actually expects an appeal from the other side. Despite the legal battles, Hillebrand absolutely has understanding for the situation of the Chemnitzers: "We don't have a bad relationship with Steuer or his pair; we can understand their position."
The unending saga is getting increasingly less understanding from others, who, because of the financially precarious situation, are no longer getting support for training courses. The DEU is now hoping to at least get federal support for coaching. "We need full-time skilled personnel to get this competitive sport onto a more solid footing," said DEU sports director Udo Doensdorf, who would abolish the old bonus system for coaches.
The plan for a potentially national "next generation" development coach is long term. The short term looks bleak: all elite athletes are fighting injuries and illness, for instance, Stefan Lindemann (viral infection) and the ice dance siblings Beier, who haven't been on the ice in months due to tendon problems. Even Savchenko/Szolkowy, in light of the extreme stress, can hardly be relied upon to medal internationally.
The only good news is that the Junior World Championships in February can be held in Oberstdorf despite great problems and the finances are slowly improving. The DEU sold its headquarters in Munich to the German Hockey Federation and is moving into the offices of the German Speed Skating Federation (DESG). In the future, the executive director of the DESG, Michael Talermann, will also deal with the interests of the DEU. "That'll be a great help; then I'll be able to concentrate on athletic issues," said Doensdorf.


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How the media got Iowa wrong
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Ben Smith, from his new perch at BuzzFeed Politics, offers a nice media audit as the Iowa caucuses loom:
This was the year politics changed forever, we thought. The old habits of handshakes and diners had been replaced by new ones: virtual candidates who entered voters' living rooms through their paid gigs on Fox News. Celebrities, freaks, and inspirational speakers — like Donald Trump and Herman Cain — who dominated opinion polls through the sheer volume of their media presences.
The candidates themselves, most of all, believed and fed our hype, and without the thoughtful hedges toward the end of those articles. People like Newt Gingrich and Cain ran what would more traditionally be thought of as godawful, miserable, terrible campaigns. We wrote that they were trying a new method. They were encouraged to keep trying.
But we misunderstood what was really happening. The candidates weren't inventing a new paradigm. They were just doing it wrong.
And in last night's Des Moines Register poll — a crucial final measure that typically accelerates whatever trend it finds — the three men in the lead were the three [who] have spent the most time in Iowa over the last six years: Mitt Romney, Ron Paul, and Rick Santorum.
Although I made my share of errors in 2011, this wasn't one of them. The track record of these new types of candidacies or phantom candidacies has not been good. Indeed, in the case of Rick Perry, we didn't yet know how much his campaign was ignoring the basics, to his detriment. While Santorum's campaign was largely ignored by the establishment media, it turns out he's been doing traditional retail:
Poll numbers capture the attention of the public. But among political staff members here a single metric is prized above all else: the number of people recruited to deliver the candidate's impassioned final arguments to voters on caucus night.
The wide gap between the figures for Mr. Gingrich and Mr. Santorum say much about their organizations in Iowa, which has more than 1,700 precincts.
As of midweek, Mr. Santorum, who traipsed to even the most rural of Iowa's 99 counties over many months, had secured speakers in 1,000 of the precincts. Mr. Gingrich, who opened an office here only a few weeks ago, had nailed down about only 200.
Though that number had doubled by the end of the next day, Mr. Gingrich's own aides acknowledged that the shortage of speakers could be a problem. "Iowans have a deep belief in organization," said April Linder, a staff member, "and when you don't have a speaker, it shows a lack of organization."
Perry reportedly has 1,500 precinct leaders now; although he's stuck in the second tier, he's currently the second choice of many voters (although I wonder whether Santorum's momentum will affect that in the final two days). If Perry exceeds expectations, organization will be a big part of it. The value of traditional campaigning turns out to be less mythical than some thought.
Update: Cindy Cooper informs me via Twitter of this Jennifer Rubin report from Dec. 22, quoting an Iowa state official to the effect that Newt had only a few hundred precinct captains. Although Rubin's agenda is transparent, the official's count suggests the more recent NYT story did not show much progress on Newt's part.

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1985-1996 Fleetwood and Brougham Forum Discussion, 1982 Fleetwood Brougham's new lease on life! in Past Cadillac Vehicle Discussion; Thought it was time to share the story of my 82 Fleetwood with some like minded people on this great ...
1982 Fleetwood Brougham's new lease on life!
Thought it was time to share the story of my 82 Fleetwood with some like minded people on this great forum! I've been lurking quite a bit and this forum has helped me several times already mainly by looking up older threads thru the search function.
The story starts back in July of 2012. I had been a hired tour guide for 40 people from the American Car Club of Norway on a 3 week tour of Route 66 from Chicago to Santa Monica, CA. Following that trip I had another 2 weeks of traveling on my own for a work project. An ad on Craigslist for an 82 Brougham had peaked my interest and I decided to go have a look at it.
I was greeted by the arch stereotypical little old lady. Her name was Barbara Hamlin and she told me she and her husband bought the Fleetwood new from a dealer in Riverside, CA (Anyone know what dealer that might have been? She didn't remember, and didn't have the original paperwork.) Around 88 they got another new Caddy but instead of trading it in, her father took ownership of the 82. Apparently he didn't use it much, Barbara said it was his "funerals and weddings car" . Her father had passed a few years ago and she was now getting rid of the old Caddy again. We quickly agreed on a price and I was now the proud owner of an 82 Fleetwood Brougham.
The car had sat for a long time, in fact the last valid stickers on the car were from 94 I bought the car on Thursay evening and had to be on the road by Saturday morning and drive to Denver, CO for meetings on Monday!! I left Barbara's house via side streets (almost no brakes) and limped 10 miles down to Greg's Garage in Redlands, CA. Barbara had recommended Greg to me and on the phone I asked him to clear his schedule for Friday. Greg went hard to work on the car that Friday morning and replaced: all belts & hoses, plugs & wires, 4 new tires, coolant & tabs, engine oil, trans oil, differential oil, and a complete rear brake job. Unfortunately he couldn't get a hold of a new AC compressor the same day so I had to do without AC. I rolled out of Greg's Garage 8:30 PM that Friday, a full 3.5 hours after his supposed closing time! Extreme professionalism and service, cannot recommend him enough!
The definition of a little old lady?
Coming from an area where road salt is present 6 months out of the year you gotta LOVE California cars!!
Greg putting my wheel cover locks back on
The car hadn't been washed in probably 17 years so I gave it a quick (2 hour) wash before hitting the open road! Also realized I should have put on some new shocks...
After 40 mins of scrubbing and a round of Armor-all the top came out looking like new!
Finally on the road! Driving past some flash flooding on the approach to Vegas.
No AC, but otherwise smooth (& sweaty) sailing!
Made the first fuel-stop in Vegas and did some cruising on the Strip
Scenic stop the next day in eastern Utah heading for Colorado!
Approaching the Rockies! The HT4100 certainly wasn't a rocket going over the mountains but slow and steady certainly won the race! I made it to Denver on Sunday night without any mechanical issues whatsoever!! I also averaged an impressive 22.5 MPG doing 75-80 mph where I could
I'll end this opening post here but will return with plenty more!
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Great pics! Congrats on saving a wonderful car. It's a twin to my mother's 84. Take it easy with the 4100. If it's made it this far, it might just make it another few decades.
- 12-22-13 11:07 PM #3Cadillac Owners Fanatic
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The underside pics tell the whole story, what a beauty. Buying a car from a private party like this is so much more rewarding than going through a dealer. Price is usually better too and I'm sure Barbara was glad to see you get the car.
Love seeing the old girl out on the road and on The Strip. These memories will last you a lifetime. Congrats!
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What a great story and a gorgeous Cadillac! Can't wait for the next installment!
Nice looking car.
The dealer is Dutton Cadillac in riverside, ca. That's where I have been going for service & parts for years.
Hope the caddy treats you good
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That's a beautiful car! I plan to take a trip to Cali some day to buy my next Caddy. Keep us posted any time.
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Very nice and lucky find. A very nice looking car.
Dutton Cadillac / GMC is and has been my dealership in Riverside and they've been there since 1936 so I think that's were they bought it. It was my dealership first with my Seville and now my Fleetwood Brougham.
Good guys, fair prices but it's still a dealership wit a bottom line. If you have a trustworthy auto shop, stick with it.
Keep sending those pics!
Looks great and so do tires. Brand ? Thanks
I'm envious of your adventure. Beautiful car and an awesome story. Hope it continues for years to come.
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Appreciate the feedback guys! Cool to know that it was most likely sold new by Dutton Cadillac, I'll have to see if I can't find a Dutton keychain or emblem.
The tires are American Classics. Had them on a 76 Calais a couple of years back and was very happy with them. They really are the best looking and also perform great in the snow which we get quite a bit of here in Norway. Unfortunately I suspect the set I got for the 82 to cause pretty noticeable vibrations between 55 and 70 mph. It's unfortunately a common problem with these tires...
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Part two
After meetings in Denver I headed north for another meeting in Cheyenne, WY. The traveling and meetings were for a classic car tour I organized this summer along The Lincoln Highway, Americas first trans-continental highway which celebrated its centennial this summer. To celebrate this we shipped 71 classic cars from Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Gerrmany & Finland to NYC, then spent 4 weeks driving the highway to San Francisco. Read more about the trip at http://www.lh2013.com
I had to pre-drive the entire route, inspect hotels and meet with car clubs & town officials. I divided this work into several trips, and instead of renting cars I bought the Brougham. After Cheyenne I headed west along the Lincoln Highway for 5 days out to San Francisco. I rented an enclosed 10x20 storage unit in Oakland and flew home to Norway to attend to other business for a while.
Had to take it for a short spin out on the Bonneville Salt Flats. Needless to say there weren't any speed records with the HT4100!
In front of Sand Mountain located along the Lincoln Hwy/ Modern Hwy 50 in western Nevada.
I returned to Oakland two months later and the Fleetwood fired up again without problems. 5 minutes out of the storage place I was putting down the driver's window and all of a sudden it fell to the bottom of the door Guess it could have been worse for a first problem! I swung by an Advance auto and picked up some tools to get the door panel off.
It's temporary home in Oakland for 2 months.
Auto-repair in the parking lot
The culprit! This small clip attaches the window to the tape that runs inside the regulator, obviously an item carried by every auto parts store....
Having found the problem I figured my best bet was to hit up some local junkyards. I scored big already in the first yard. It took me 5 tries, 3 cars and over 2 hours to remove that clip without breaking it. A royal pain in the a$$!!!.
This poor DeVille had not been a CA car, (or maybe it was left on a beach for a decade...) check out the rust on that hood. When I got the window disconnected from the regulator it fell thru the bottom of the door and down on the ground!!
Zero rust, so sad
Got the clip installed and window back up and running!
Spent the rest of the day giving it a more thorough cleaning before heading over to the Golden Gate Bridge for some pictures!
While I was home I bought an original 1984 Reagan bumper sticker on eBay. I bought a 76 Calais back in 09 with just 13k orig miles and it had an original 76 Ford bumper sticker. I thought this was pretty cool and had to get one for the Brougham. Most of this trip was during the presidential campaign last year and lots of people gave me honks, thumbs up and shout outs at traffic lights
In my next post I'll cover my 3 week trip over to the east coast also mostly via the Lincoln Highway.
Merry Christmas!
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Great thread!!! Subscribing.....FORUM RULES, PLEASE READ!!!!
- 12-23-13 09:19 PM #13Cadillac Owners Connoisseur
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Me too!
I am actually in the city next to where your car is stored. Next time you come out, let me know and we can hit up the local greasy spoon diner that has been around since 1946.
I know this storage place just across from the airport.
Love the bumper sticker too. I have one of his from when he was running for governor out here.
Re: 1982 Fleetwood Brougham's new lease on life!
Nice, I'll keep that in mind James
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What a beautiful car, I envy you.
Awesome pics, thanks for sharing!!


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(LIBERTY, Mo., AP) — The Liberty School District has paid a former superintendent nearly $1 million to settle his wrongful-termination lawsuit.
The lawsuit Phil Wright filed against the district in July 2009 was dismissed Thursday.
The Kansas City Star reports Wright left the district in April 2008, and said at the time he was forced to resign because he refused to falsify documents. He said Thursday that the settlement barred him from discussing his departure.
Liberty school board president Scott Conner said in a statement that the lawsuit was draining funds and administrative time, and the settlement was best for taxpayers and students. The district denied any wrongdoing.
An appeals court judge found the district in contempt of court for refusing to turn over documents to Wright's lawyers. The documents were never produced.


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Publication Acceptance Date: 4/1/2003
Publication Date: 7/1/2003
Citation: NORELLI, J.L., JONES, A.L., ALDWINCKLE, H.S. FIRE BLIGHT MANAGEMENT IN THE 21ST CENTURY: USING NEW TECHNOLOGIES THAT ENHANCE HOST RESISTANCE IN APPLE. PLANT DISEASE. July 2003, Vol. 87, no. 7; pgs. 756-765. Interpretive Summary:
Technical Abstract: This manuscript describes the development of new tools for fire blight management that enhance host resistance. Fire blight has been known as a destructive disease of apple and pear for over 200 years. Although increasing host resistance has been recognized as an important component of fire blight management, its application has been limited by a lack of resistant cultivars suited to commercial needs and by a lack of management practices that could effectively increase resistance. Recent advances have made it feasible to change this paradigm in the 21st century. First, apple rootstock breeding programs have developed dwarfing rootstocks that are resistant to fire blight and are currently becoming available for commercial use. Second, the feasibility of genetically engineering commercial apple cultivars for increased fire blight resistance has been demonstrated and transgenic apple plants are now undergoing field trials. Third, chemical treatments that enhance host resistance have been demonstrated to be useful in the control of fire blight. Many of the new technologies we discuss are still at the early stages of development and are either not available or proven in the marketplace. However, as our understanding of host resistance mechanisms continues to advance, technologies to enhancing host resistance will add a new dimension to fire blight control in the 21st century.


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nVidia 197.45Old posts Tagged Old posts, Old posts April 15th, 2010
Here we go again. Yet another release by nVidia, the third WHQL this year. As far as Windows 7 is concerned, this release is good for everything 6 series and above.
After install, the screen is jittery until the system is rebooted, after which it all settles down nicely. This version appears to have fixed the occasional cursor twitch which was apparent in 197.31.
As releases go, this one seems to be fairly harmless, and I would suggest that it is given a try at least..
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Michael Jackson's child molestation trial took another dramatic turn today when the embattled star shuffled into court late, only to be led out again apparently ill and weeping.
The globally-scrutinised trial was delayed by 45 minutes as rival lawyers and a doctor from a local hospital huddled in chambers with trial Judge Rodney Melville, as the tardy Jackson repaired to a court bathroom.
The latest bizarre courtroom drama starring the faded King of Pop came less than two weeks after he narrowly escaped arrest after turning up more than an hour late, wearing his pyjamas and slippers.
A frail and distressed-looking Jackson, his hair uncombed, arrived at court just as the proceedings were due to begin and hobbled slowly into court with the help of his brother Jackie and an aide.
After he took his seat about five minutes late, a doctor from a local hospital - wearing medical scrubs under a baseball-type jacket - walked into court and was beckoned over by a trembling Jackson.
The singer, holding a paper handkerchief in front of his mouth and dabbing his upper lip with it, had his back to the court but appeared to be sobbing.
Seconds later, the star wearing a blue-violet jacket and his hair apparently uncombed, was helped out of the courtroom and led to a bathroom by his brother and a bodyguard.
The doctor then joined Jackson's lawyer Thomas Mesereau and prosecutor Tom Sneddon in Judge Rodney Melville's chambers for a meeting that lasted about 10 minutes.
After the meeting, Jackson, who court sources said had been in the bathroom, shuffled back into the courtroom to take his seat.
When the proceedings finally got under way about three-quarters of an hour late, Judge Melville called the court to order but offered no explanation for the bizarre interlude.
Jackson's late appearance in court was his third since being arrested for child sex abuse in November 2003.
On March 10, he arrived more than an hour late after being rushed to a hospital emergency room after tripping while dressing for court, causing a delay and infuriating the judge who issued a warrant for his arrest.
Mesereau immediately resumed his cross examination of a detective, Konn Able, who was involved in a search of Jackson's Neverland Ranch, where he is accused of molesting a 13-year-old boy two years ago.
Mesereau grilled the detective about surveillance equipment seized at Neverland, which the defence insists was a part of the ranch's general security arrangements. Prosecutors suggest that Jackson used it to spy on his guests.
As the child sex trial headed to a fourth week of testimony, jurors are expected to hear from a psychologist and a lawyer who were among the first to interview the boy, now 15, who claims Jackson fondled him at least twice in 2003.
Prosecutors may also question more detectives and former Jackson employees to bolster their claims the 46-year-old entertainer served alcohol to young boys and spent nights with them in his porn-filled bedroom.
A former Neverland housekeeper told jurors last week that Jackson liked to spend time with boys aged 10 to 13, including his current accuser, and another who claimed he was molested in 1993.
The prosecution has said it will wrap up its evidence of sex abuse by the end of the week and would move onto charges that the pop star conspired to kidnap the boy and his family and hold them prisoner at Neverland.
Jackson has pleaded innocent to 10 charges that he abused the young cancer survivor, plied him with alcohol and plotted to kidnap him and his family and hold them at his estate in 2003. If found guilty he faces up to 20 years behind bars.
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My reprasentative Mark Sullivan is not an actual attorney but has handled some comp cases. By word i was refered to him. After 3 years hardly ever speak with him , i have to go through 3 or 4 people before i get anywhere ,And thats not even talking to him, Like medical issues not being authorized. And now they want to settle, and it seems like he doesnt even know my case anymore , and not even knowing what i get bi weekly from comp. Settlement offers went from 124k , 135 k 145,600 , And now 160,000k, Is this ruiteen? Mark sullivan asked , you can answer a phone cant you? I thought that was low , when nobody is going to give me a job like that. I had a back injury witch included the arms, hands, wrists, neck, Had surgery on the back with cage, 2 rods, and 4 screws , &carpaI was asking for $200K , sHOULD I STILL WAIT AND SEE? AND SHOULD I STAY WITH MY ATTORNEY? AND AM I MAKING TO BIG A THING NOT UNDERSTANDING Mark S.
It is very difficult to value your case or express an opinion as to the proper attorney fee with out understanding not just your medical condition but also vocational factors and your current work status.
I urge you to make an appointment and sit down and discuss the case and the law with your attorney. I also think it is wise to take someone with you that you trust that can help you make a decision. Often the emotion of the injury and it's long lasting affects make it difficult to understand how the law applies to your case. This is especially true as the law is complicated and not necessarily what you think it is.
You need to understand your options and mJe the choice best suited to your situation
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Part of your question was if $5,000.00 was the maximum attorney fee? It is not. There is no statutory maximum fee in a workers compensation claim.Ask a similar question
I agree with Attorney Crossett. It is not unusual for an offer to settle to increase. Whether it is appropriate for you is entirely another question. There are many problems that come along with a settlement. While there can be closure, the possible exposure may be too great for some claimants. Please discuss this with your attorney further. Good luck with your decision.
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You sound very frustrated at this point. You should understand that you have no obligation to accept a settlement. However, the amount of any such settlement depends upon multiple factors, and it is very difficult to answer your questions without knowing much more about your case. However, just keep in mind that if you are unhappy with your current representative that you have the right to change (although your rep will be entitled to be paid for any work he has done. The fee will have to be approved by the judge at a hearing). Good luck.Ask a similar question
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BANTAM -- A city man agreed to return to Massachusetts where a case has been pending against him for seven years for allegedly exposing himself at a park.
Craig A. Donaghy, 50, 162 Pierce St, Torrington, remains in custody on $150,000 bond following his arraignment in Bantam Superior Court on a charge of being a fugitive from justice.
Donaghy was arrested Wednesday afternoon at his home after police received a request from state police in Lee, Mass. to arrest him.
Donaghy reportedly exposed himself to a mother and her 11-year-old daughter at Bash Bish Falls State Park in Mt. Washington, Mass. on Aug. 25, 2002, according to Fred Lance, a public information officer for Berkshire County District Court.
Police charged Donaghy with two counts of lewdness open and gross (felonies), negligent operation of a motor vehicle (misdemeanor), speeding and failing to stop for police. Donaghy reportedly failed to show up in Berkshire County District Court on Sept. 11, 2002, and a warrant was issued for his arrest.
If Massachusetts authorities do not arrive first, he is scheduled to appear in the Bantam court Nov. 5.
Donaghy's court trial for a pending infraction for creating a public disturbance earlier this year was also postponed until Nov. 5.
Located about 20 minutes north of Salisbury, the Bash Bish falls is known for its dramatic 60-foot high waterfall.
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2 Part Epoxy Paint Touch Up Tips
I finished painting my garage floor using a 2 Part Epoxy coating. After finishing half of the floor the first day, I noticed the following day some spots where I wasn't keeping the roller wet enough and the concrete was showing through. I needed to finish the 2nd half of the floor, so after activating the new kit to cover the remaining garage floor, I lightly touched up using the activated kit with a brush on the spots that weren't covered completely from the previous day. Now, after completing the entire floor 3 days later, I can noticeably see those spots that were touched up. They show up much glossier than the rest of the dried floor.
How can I bring down the gloss in those touched up spots, and also, how can bring down the gloss on the overlaps that dried glossier?
I also used a small 4 inch roller in one small area on the 1st day of the project instead of a brush which caused THAT particular spot to dry with a DULL ring around it (much duller than the rest of the dried floor). Is there any way to correct this ring that I touched up too?
P.S. I used Behr 2 part epoxy coating (semi gloss, light gray color) and sparingly sprinkled decorative paint chips.
Epoxy touch up is not some thing that is done with good results. The floor might need one more coat to achieve the results you are looking for.
I sprinkled decorative paint chips during the job. I'm pretty sure another coat of light grey colored epoxy would cause the paint chips to show up as a 'shadow' underneath the second coat and cover up the different colors in the chips.
Did you mean apply another coat in 'clear' epoxy to get the best results ?
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just ignore them for a few years and it'll all start to match up, but by that time you probably won't be worried about it anyway
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text: We have 2 zone HVAC from Goodman. One unit is in the Attic, it's capacity is 39,000BTU (contractor mentioned). Builder said that this is enough when we finish attic room which is approx. 400 sq.ft. We hired local contractor and finished the attic but it is not conditioning the attic well. We do not see enough air coming out. Can you please tell me what might be the reason? Is the capacity not enough?


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Stayed for a wedding that was taking place at the local vineyard. Hotel was beautifully done up inside and the gardens looked lovely too. Rooms were nice with comfy bed but a little warm even with the air con on. The only complaint I have is that the hairdryer was wired in through the back of the dressing table drawer which only left a very short flex making it almost impossible to use. Other than that everything was excellent. The breakfast buffet was very nice indeed. Would definitely come back again.
Short overnight stay, but very impressed. I'd say that the only thing was that we couldn't use the bar due to a wedding. I don't understand that because there was no reduction in the rate due to loss of the amenity, but it's a small matter.
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Report: With Kyle Lowry on board, Jose Calderon wants out of Toronto
Sources close to the situation tell Marc Stein of ESPN.com that Toronto Raptors point guard Jose Calderon has asked to be traded now that newly acquired Kyle Lowry has been installed as the team's starter.
And it sounds as if the Raptors are happy to oblige:
Stein writes that Toronto wants to find a trade partner with the cap room to absorb all of Calderon's $10.6 million salary so that the franchise gets a trade exception for future use. President Bryan Colangelo said on Wednesday that he had received "multiple inquiries" about Calderon, who averaged 10.5 points and 8.8 assists last season.


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Mary River turtle
An adult Mary River turtle. Photo: EHP
Common name: Mary River turtle, Mary River tortoise
Scientific name: Elusor macrurus
Family: Chelidae
Conservation status: The Mary River turtle is Endangered in Queensland (Nature Conservation Act 1992) and Endangered nationally (Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999). It is also considered a critical priority for conservation under the Department of Environment and Heritage Protection Back on Track species prioritisation framework.
The shell of the adult Mary River turtle is massive, smooth, streamlined, dull and unpatterned with a carapace (upper shell) length reaching 400 mm. Its eyes are dull, and dark. A pale eye ring, which is a feature of a number of other species of turtles, is absent or vague in adults and the eyelid is slightly translucent. The neck has tubercles (small rounded bumps) in two longitudinal rows. There are usually four chin barbels (slender feelers near the mouth) with one large median pair between two much smaller lateral barbels.
The males have a very long tail (up to 70 per cent of the length of the carapace in adults). This is unique among freshwater turtles.
Habitat and distribution
Thie Mary River turtle lives in areas of clear, slow moving water and has been found in areas where the riparian communities are heavily grazed and disturbed.
The Mary River turtle occurs in the Mary River, from Gympie, to the tidal reaches just upstream from Maryborough. It probably nests in suitable places along these parts. It is also found in Tinana Creek upstream of Tallegalla Weir. It probably occurs in all the deeper holes of the Mary River downstream from Kenilworth.
Life history and behaviour
The Mary River turtle is a cloacal ventilator (meaning it takes in oxygen through its bottom - a 'bum breather') and historically these types of freshwater turtle do not do well in large standing water bodies. Cloacal ventilation allows the species to stay under water for days at a time when the water is flowing and well oxygenated. This species likes to bask in sunny locations.
Mature males are aggressive towards each other and live separately in the wild.
Egg morphology and other reproductive characters seem essentially like those of the other turtles in the Family Chelidae with a southern temperate breeding pattern. Nesting occurs in late October and again about one month later.
Threatening processes
Juvenile Mary River turtles were subjected to illegal collection for the pet trade throughout the 1960s and 1970s (they were sold as 'penny turtles'). This collection has meant that an entire generation of turtles were removed from the wild leaving a reduced, aging population.
Today nesting is threatened by egg predation from feral animals and goannas, and nest trampling by cattle. This current threat has the potential to remove another generation from the wild population and place the entire species at risk of extinction. Water quality in the streams it inhabits has declined in the past 20 years. Parts of the Mary River catchment have been cleared and heavily grazed, and on these reaches of the river, the turtle is threatened by the effects of increased runoff, siltation and pollution. A reduction in water quality can be attributed to chemical pollution and sediment runoff; commercial sand-mining upstream of turtle populations; and the direct and indirect effects of grazing activity, which may also influence changes in flow rates. Impoundments that are designed without consideration of turtle conservation may also threaten this species by injuring turtles caught in floodways and high velocity water flows. Impoundments may also impact on turtles by changing flow regimes.
Removal of riparian trees prevents recruitment of logs into the instream environment. Emergent logs and log jams may be important elements of the Mary River turtle's microhabitat.
Recovery actions
Further information is needed about the distribution and habitat requirements of this species to identify its conservation requirements. EHP has been involved in the release of young Mary River turtles into the Mary River. There have been three releases of young turtles to date with approximately 95 turtles released in 2009.
Management recommendations include:
- Control feral animals, mainly foxes, in areas of known nesting. Electric fences and nest caging have proved to be successful methods in controlling predators.
- Protect nesting sites from access of stock to prevent trampling.
- Monitor the impact of grazing on water quality and adjust grazing management to reduce adverse impacts.
- Strictly adhere to watercourse protection zone guidelines, as outlined in the Code of Practice - Native Forest Timber Production.
- Control public access at known Mary River turle nesting sites on State forests and timber reserves.
Cann, J 1998. Australian Freshwater Turtles, Beaumont Publishing.
Cogger, HG 2000. Reptiles and Amphibians of Australia, Reed New Holland.
Cogger, HG, Cameron, E, Sadlier, R & Eggler, P 1993. The Action Plan for Australian Reptiles. Australian Nature Conservation Agency, Canberra.


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Do Not Track Declared DOA
A few years ago, there was a strong initiative to create a "Do Not Track" option on the internet, which would keep advertisers from following you from website to website, watching your every browsing and spending move. The hope was that with a single browser option, consumers could block advertisers from following them around the web. On the Media even did a relatively lengthy look at the initiative as proposed by the FTC in 2010.
three and a half years later, the Do Not Track initiative looks like an ambitious, but spectacular failure.
Via an article on Computerworld, you can now enable it, but it's basically useless:
That's because most websites either don't honor DNT -- it's currently a voluntary system -- or they interpret it in different ways. Another problem -- perhaps the biggest -- is that Web companies, ad agencies and the other stakeholders have never reached agreement on what "do not track" really means.
"It was conceived to be a uniform signal," said Sid Stamm, one of DNT's three founders. But, "part of the problem is there's a wide range of expectations," said Stamm, who is senior manager of security and privacy engineering at Mozilla. Mozilla's Firefox browser has the DNT tool, as do Safari, Internet Explorer, Chrome and Opera.
This is one of the pitfalls that we always weigh in talking about speculative or incomplete initiatives on the radio - that one day we might look back at this idea that seemed good at the time and see it dashed on the rocks of history, as is the case with Do Not Track. The open internet is a boon to users, because it provides us a freedom to move, to explore, to consume that is (for the moment), free and unfettered.
But that same lack of regulation has benefitted advertisers and other people who have a material interest in triangulating your spending habits, or simply your personal info. And for the moment, it seems like the government is incapable of legislating this kind of tracking we might want to avoid without scooping up corners of our freedom of movement in the process. So once again, it's up to us as consumers to be savvy about how and where we consume information on the internet.


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The Constitution clearly identifies very specific roles for the federal government. The Tenth Amendment clearly prohibits the federal government from inserting itself into any other role such as health care or intra-state commerce.
History shows that it is foolish to expect any of the three branches of the federal government to take necessary steps to limit the power of the federal government. That was again made clear when the Supreme Court failed to throw out ObamaCare in its entirety.
It was the states that created the federal government and delegated to it certain specific powers. It is the states that must reign in the federal government when it exceeds its limits as defined in the Constitution.
Small examples in Utah of this necessary push-back are 2012 legislative session SB 34 (Production and Sale of Food in Utah Revisions) and 2010 legislative session SB11 (Utah Firearms Freedom Act). Utah needs to do much more in this regard.
It is the duty of the states to nullify all unconstitutional federal laws and regulations.
An immediate special legislative is warranted to nullify ObamaCare and all other federal laws, policies, regulations, and agencies that violate the contractual conditions outlined in the US Constitution.
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Kid CuDi and Dot Da Genius have released a new single off their collaborative album, " WZRD". The track is titled "Teleport 2 Me, Jamie" and it samples Desire's vocals.
The album is set for release on February 28th, 2012, but the single is already available for download on iTunes.
Kid Cudi – Teleport 2 Me, Jamie Lyrics (Feat Desire)
Gettin in from the airport, gettin in from the study group
The only thing missing at this point
Is bona fide chillin time with you
I can't stand the times when I'm alone at night
And I feel your side of the bed and it's cold
Wide awake, I don't know the time
Cause I'm too busy texting you on my phone
I want you girl, I need your body right here
Won't you teleport to me?
You call out to me through the light
I know you must be close
The moment when I realize it's all in my mind
The moment I hate the most
Somebody help me out, does anyone care?
Can anyone hear me? Is there anyone there?
I'm alone in this and I can't close my eyes
Without you by my side
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... the evening the jama de Fena square transforms into this crazy, loud bustling market. The smell of the street food and spices are soooo tempting, there's fresh dates, and so many other fruits! We got 1/2kg of dates for just 30dirhum! (May be making date scones upon my return to the uk!) so many amazing things on offer. Beautiful scarves, the big fruit bowls, shoes, bags, and earrings.....sooooo many earrings!! I wish I could buy it ...
... village of Mazik where we have mint tea. Like us he is recently married, he has three sisters who all live with their husbands' families while he and his wife will live with his parents.
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"The Wagon"
The little ranch had assumed a contract and must answer at the appointed time. If the
brothers could meet their first commercial obligation, it would establish their standing,
and to that end every energy must be directed. They were extremely fortunate in the
advice and help of two young men bred to the occupation, and whose every interest lay in
making a success of the ranch.
The trail outfit returned to the railroad that night. Everything was abandoned but their
saddles--_burning the wagon_--while Joe Manly, one of their number, remained behind.
Manly was not even the foreman, and on taking his departure the trail boss, in the
presence of all, said to his man, "Now, Joe, turn yourself over to this ranch and make a
useful hand. Drop old man Dudley a line whenever you have a chance. It's quite a little
ride to the station, and we'll understand that no news is good news. And once you see that
these cattle are going to winter safely, better raise the long yell and come home. You can
drift back in the fall--during the beef-shipping season. I may write you when next
summer's plans begin to unfold."
Accompanied by Dell and Sargent, and singing the home songs of the South, the outfit
faded away into the night. Forrest's herd had watered during the evening, and moved out
to a safe camp, leaving its foreman on the Beaver. He and Manly discussed the situation,
paving the way in detail, up to the manner of holding the cattle during the coming winter.
With numbers exceeding three thousand, close herd and corralling at night was
impossible, and the riding of lines, with an extra camp, admitting of the widest freedom,
was decided on as the most feasible method. The new camp must be located well above
Hackberry Grove, and to provision it for man and horse was one of the many details
outlined in meeting the coming winter. Joel was an attentive listener, and having held
cattle by one system, he fully understood the necessity of adopting some other manner of
restraint. In locating cattle, where there was danger of drifting from any cause, the
method of riding lines was simple and easily understood--to patrol the line liable to
assault from drifting cattle.
Forrest was elated over the outlook. On leaving the next morning, he turned his horse and
rode back to the tent. "This may be the last time I'll come this way," said he to Joel, "as
there is talk of the trail moving west. On account of fever, this State threatens to
quarantine against Texas cattle. If it does, the trail will have to move over into Colorado
or hunt a new route through unorganized counties on the western line of Kansas. In event
of quarantine being enforced, it means a bigger range for Wells Brothers. Of course, this
is only your second year in cattle, just getting a firm grip on the business, but I can see a
big future for you boys. As cowmen, you're just in swaddling clothes yet, toddling around
on your first legs, but the outlook is rosy. Hold these cattle this winter, protect your credit
next fall, and it doesn't matter if I never come back. A year hence you'll have a bank
account, be living on the sunny side of the creek, and as long as you stick to cows,
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This poem written by Edgar Allan Poe is a tale of love shared by two children "many and many a year ago,/In a kingdom by the sea". In it, the speaker is telling of his one true love, Annabel Lee, who dies because the angels in heaven are jealous of their love. The angels send a cold wind that causes Annabel Lee's death, but they are still jealous of the couple's love because not even death can separate them; their souls will be forever joined. The speaker spends his nights "by the sea" remembering her, the stars reminding him of her sparkling eyes.
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Inside the Warriors to meet at Jack's House
The Inside the Warriors weekly luncheon, hosted by the Brainerd Sports Boosters Club, is scheduled Thursday at Jack's House in Brainerd.
Lunch costs $10 and begins at 11:30 a.m. This week's program, which begins at 12:15 p.m. and lasts until 1 p.m., will be Dan Clabo and the girls track and field team along with athletes of the week Britton Murrey from the diving team and Austin Annable, Tyler Theien and Wes Blomberg from adapted floor hockey.
For a complete spring luncheon schedule go to www.brainerdsportsboosters.org.


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Ancient mass graves discovered in Greece
Archaeologists have discovered two mass graves near the Greek capital containing the skeletons of 80 men who may have been followers of ancient would-be tyrant Cylon of Athens.
Archaeologists have discovered two mass graves near the Greek capital containing the skeletons of 80 men who may have been followers of ancient would-be tyrant Cylon of Athens.
This high-resolution optical image from Sentinel-2A on 5 August 2015 shows Athens and surroundings. The various colours clearly point out different aspects of the image.
The Parthenon's attic may have been the storage place for ancient Athens' vast cash reserves.
Greece's Culture Ministry has warned against "overbold" speculation that an ancient artificial mound being excavated could contain a royal Macedonian grave or even Alexander the Great.
Greece's justice ministry on Wednesday sustained a cyber-attack, the second this month, after the arrest of a teenager accused of participating in the first hacking, police said.
Forest fires have devastated more than 10 percent of Greek territory in a 25-year period, mostly in the southern Peloponnese peninsula, a report published Thursday said.
Piraeus, the main port of Athens, was an island from 4 800 3 400 BC, in other words 4 500 years before the Parthenon was built on the Acropolis. This discovery was made by a French-Greek team led by Jean-Philippe Goiran, ...
(PhysOrg.com) -- The collapse of Greek democracy 2,400 years ago occurred in circumstances so similar to our own it could be read as a dark and often ignored lesson from the past, a new study suggests.
Greece's data protection agency Monday barred Google from taking any more images on the nation's streets for its Street View feature, pending "additional information" from the US search engine service.


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Did you know that Google+ is now the second biggest social platform in the world? Although it has been dubbed a "ghost town," Google+ continues to attract new users and it continues to position itself as a legitimate hangout place for tech enthusiasts and SEO geeks.
Many businesses are still unsure how to use this platform though. A presentation I recently created provides some background and some 101 tips. Check out Google+ Pages for Businesses on Slideshare or on the Global Bend website. Or check it out below!


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Pesek on Asia: Good Economic News
Good morning. Here's my take on some of the stories driving the debate in politics, finance and social issues across Asia today:
Good economic news
Rumors of Asia's economic demise were greatly exaggerated. New data on China, South Korea and elsewhere in the region should put to rest speculation about another 1997-like meltdown. China's manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index rose to an 18-month high, while the International Monetary Fund sees Korea growing a healthy 3.7 percent in 2014. That's not to say Asia is risk-free as the Federal Reserve mulls withdrawing liquidity from markets. But its resilience in the face of mounting global challenges should silence the bears for the time being.
New property bubbles?
Chief among the risks facing Asia is that hot money creates new asset bubbles, particularly in property markets. Here's a timely Reuters analysis on potential house-price-inflation surges from China to Canada to U.K cities including London. "We're stoking up a huge bubble," it quotes Andrew Oswald of Warwick University in Britain as warning. "It's quite extraordinary. We virtually ruined the Western world by having high house price inflation and now we're determined to do it again." Buckle your seatbelts!
Thais couldn't kill bill
This week's protest in Bangkok, 20,000 people strong by some estimates, is just the beginning. It wasn't enough to stop the lower house of parliament from passing a bill to provide amnesty to people convicted of crimes linked to political clashes since the nation's 2006 coup, increasing the odds former leader Thaksin Shinawatra will soon return. A fresh period of political chaos could cost Southeast Asia's second-largest economy and its markets hard-won gains. An event-rich economy in the best of times, Thailand is about to shake Asia anew.
China's pollution challenge
The Communist Party's latest challenge: tourists. Not an infestation of visitors to Beijing, but a dearth of travelers keen on seeing Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City and the Great Wall. Thanks to the city's smoggy skies, arrivals declined by roughly 50 percent in the first three quarters of the year compared to a year earlier. China must exponentially reduce its reliance on exports and cap pollution, and now. Otherwise, its 1.3 billion people will choke on their economic success.
Sony flames out yet again
Those who rejoiced over the selection of Kazuo Hirai last year to run the one-time game-changing company are having some serious buyer's remorse as its stock heads for the biggest drop in five years. Rather than shake things up and relocate Sony's innovative spirit, Hirai unwisely doubled down on Sony's tired TV and smartphone businesses. As Apple and Samsung steal more and more of Sony's once-unbeatable franchise, Hirai is proving right those skeptics who felt he was a poor choice to run the troubled behemoth.
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Formed in 2009 on Oahu, Hawaii, The Green "fuses late 1970s-era dub-heavy roots reggae with strands of contemporary rock/pop/R&B and sporadic indigenous Hawaiian musical and lyrical references" (Billboard). Shortly after the release of their debut album (2010), The Green began a heavy touring cycle, including runs with Rebelution and SOJA, Vans Warped Tour, and internationally in Japan, New Zealand, and Guam. In fall 2012 after the release of the #1 Billboard Reggae Album WAYS & MEANS, the sextet completed their first headlining U.S. tour, including multiple sold out dates. This spring The Green embarks on the Take Me On Tour, debuting songs from their third album, slated for release on Easy Star Records later this summer. The Green's first two albums combined have sold 50,000 copies worldwide.
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Hey all,
I am a first year noob with one hive (had 2-already lost 1 in the late fall). I did my first spring hive inspection today - and things appear pretty dire. We have had a couple warm days, but it has been snapping back to cold pretty quickly - a bit unusual for us here.
This will be a little long but I am adding detail hoping it helps.
The hive is two deeps and was packed with bees in the fall. When I opened it today all the bees were in the upper frames. There was a lot of traffic going in and out of the hive, but almost none of the bees were on the lower frames.
The upper frames had a lot of activity on them, but were not what I was hoping to see:
1: there is no honey left over.
2: hardly any pollen at all
3: found the queen alive and presumably well
4: no brood, capped or otherwise
5: a good bit of hive beetle activity
6: lots of pollen coming in
So my assumptions/actions are:
1: the hive is starving. Last week was too cold to inspect,but the hive felt light, so I put the top feeder on (trying to be very quick because of the cold). I also had honey-b-healthy in the syrup. I was surprised that the bees did not seem to touch it. I threw out last week's syrup and put fresh syrup in the feeder today
2: as the hive continues to weaken the beetles will become a larger issue. I added new beetle traps. I removed the bottom deep in the hope that the bees would have less need to defend that area.
Not sure what else I can do...any advice is appreciated. I guess I figure with no food or brood, this hive is on its way out...


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By Kelley L. Carter, USA TODAY
For once, Justin Timberlake says with a sigh, he doesn't have to be center stage.
"I'm enjoying being able to be in New York and L.A. and not seeing them from the back seat of a sports utility vehicle because I'm on my way to an interview or a show," says the 27-year-old performer.
"That's the thing about putting out an album. You travel, and you travel on a pretty big schedule. You don't get to enjoy the places."
The truth is, this break isn't exactly a break. It's just that Timberlake has so many side hustles (a new fashion line, acting, charity efforts, signing new acts to his label, writing for other musicians) that his own music has had to take a back seat.
He hosts the Justin Timberlake Shriners Hospitals for Children Open golf tournament Oct. 13-19 in Las Vegas, and he will be master of ceremonies for a charity concert Oct. 17 at the Las Vegas Planet Hollywood. On the bill are Rihanna, Will.i.am from the Black Eyed Peas, Leona Lewis, 50 Cent, Adam Levine from Maroon 5, Boyz II Men and the Jonas Brothers. Other acts may sign up, he says.
Golf is like therapy, he says. He started playing about six years ago.
"I'm obviously a huge golf nut, and I've been looking to get involved with the PGA and possibly host a tournament. I pitched them on a conference call. I thought it was a great fit … so we just worked it out."
Earlier this month, the spring line for the William Rast brand, which he designs with business partner Trace Ayala, made its debut at New York Fashion Week.
"I felt like it went really well. I unfortunately came down with a sinus infection the day of the fashion show, so that was awesome," he jokes. "I feel like we made a statement to say, 'This is who we are.' I think we can elaborate on that and move forward."
Timberlake performed with Beyoncé at Fashion Rocks in New York Sept. 5, and soon after, word got out that the two were working together on her third solo LP, scheduled to be released in November. He says he has written a couple of tracks for her, but he isn't sure how many will end up on the album — or if they'll sing a duet.
"We're still in the process of that, and she has a lot that she's doing," he says. "I know what it's like to be in that stage where you're juggling so much to get a project out. It's hectic. So my mission is to make it as easy as possible on her. I love her to death and think she's great. And obviously, she has an amazing gift with that voice and presence."
Timberlake also is writing for Atlanta rapper T.I., who is expected to release a new album before the year's end.
"I have a lot on my plate. I have other things that I really want to get into. I think something as big as an album for myself is such a big deal. It's not something I can nonchalantly throw in," he says.
"I never want to push it. I never want to do it just to do it. When the time is right and it becomes undeniable … just your whole energy that you put into it means that much more, and it'll come out that much better."
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A Maryland Estate Wedding from Jodi Miller PhotographyThis wedding is proof that romantic, pastel filled weddings are here to stay. And if you ask me, that's news worth celebrating. Because when you're talking weddings like this Maryland beauty from Jodi Miller, well it's enough to make any
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You need to bring your own towels...Daily 30min sessions for 1 week, £35 Daily 1hr sessions for 1 week, £56
Infra red sauna: one 30min session, £11 2 x 30min sessions, £22 6 x 30min sessions, £54
1hr session £15 3 x 1hr sessions, £40
Sauna + Massage offer: 1hr session sauna + 1hr massage, £45.
If you bring your own towels it is even cheaper: one 30min session, £8 2 x 30min sessions, £16
1hr session, £12 3 x 1hr sessions, £31.
We have available a chlorine-free shower 4mins for only 20p, or £1 for 20minsto wash away your toxicity!!
To book your sauna session please call Anahata Clinic, 01273 698687
I`ve never heard of Infrared Saunas before. Are they a new invention?
What does infrared mean?
What is Far infrared?
Is infrared radiation dangerous?
How does an Infrared Sauna work?
What`s the difference between an Infrared Sauna and an ordinary sauna?
Is the Infrared Sauna safe for everyone?
Are there any negative effects that I need to look out for?
Will my Infrared Sauna session give me a sun-tan?
When is the Infrared Sauna open?
How can I book a session in the Infrared sauna?
How long is a session?
What do I need to bring with me?
Do I need to bring a bottle of water with me?
Does it matter if I`ve had a heavy lunch just before my sauna session?
How about having a few drinks or taking drugs before my sauna session?
Can I be naked in the sauna?
Is it a mixed sauna?
How can I get the most out of my time in the sauna?
What should I do after my sauna session?
I love the Infrared Sauna and I`d like to use it as often as I can. Do you have any discounts for regular users?
What do people say about the Infrared Sauna?
I`ve never heard of Infrared Saunas before. Are they a new invention?
Not really. A Japanese doctor, Tadashi Ishikawa of Fuji Medical, took out the first patent for infrared heating systems to be used in saunas back in 1965. For the next 14 years infrared heaters were only available in Japanese medical centres. In 1979, infrared heaters were made available for use by the general public. They`re fairly new in the UK and our Infrared Sauna is the only one in Brighton
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Sunlight is made up of electromagnetic waves that have a wide range of wavelengths. Only a small portion of these wavelengths are visible to the human eye. Infrared is one of the `invisible` wavelengths and sits just next to visible red. The visible spectrum accounts for just under half of the Sun`s total energy. A far larger amount is found in the infrared. So we are surrounded by infrared every day.
Infrared radiation was discovered by William Herschel in 1800 when he was investigating the properties of sunlight and used a prism to split it. He placed a thermometer on each colour of the spectrum. He surprised to find that the thermometer placed just outside the spectrum of visible light, `below` red, registered the highest temperature. `Infra` means `below`.
Every object in the universe which has a temperature above absolute zero radiates in the infrared part of the electromagnetic spectrum. Even objects that we think of as being very cold, such as ice cubes, emit infrared radiation. The warmer the object, the more infrared radiation it is emitting.
Humans, at normal body temperature, radiate most strongly in the infrared at a wavelength of about 9 or 10 microns. (A micron is the term commonly used in astronomy for a micrometre or one millionth of a metre.)
Infrared has a range of wavelengths, just as visible light has wavelengths that range from red to violet. Near Infrared is closest in wavelength to red and Far Infrared is closer to the microwave region of the electromagnetic spectrum. On this NASA diagram of sunlight, the Far Infrared wave is shown as about the length of a pinhead.
No. We experience infrared radiation every day. The heat that we feel from sunlight, a fire, a radiator or a warm pavement is infrared. Although our eyes can`t see it, the nerves in our skin experience infrared as heat because nerve endings detect the difference between our interior body temperature and our exterior skin temperature.
An Infrared Sauna uses fuel or electricity to heat an emitter. Ours uses electricity. The electrical energy input is converted into infrared radiant heat in the filament and is directed onto heating panels by reflectors. Our Infrared Sauna uses Bio-Carbon Fibre heating panels to transmit this energy.
The main difference between Infrared Saunas and ordinary saunas is the way that the heat is delivered to your body. In an Infrared Sauna, the heat is 'radiant`, which means that the infrared waves travelling through the air only deposit the heat that they`re carrying when they come into contact with your body or with another solid object.
In comparison, a traditional sauna uses a combination of radiation, conduction and convection to transfer thermal energy to your body (from the heater`s stones and the room`s walls, from the steam and from the airflow, respectively). This may be why some people find the heat and atmosphere of a traditional sauna oppressive.
In our Infrared Sauna, the maximum air temperature is normally about 40 degrees C (about 104 degrees F). The heat comes from Bio-Carbon Fibre heating panels positioned in the wooden walls of the sauna cabin. The heat that you experience in our Infrared Sauna is dry, radiated heat, warming you rather than warming the air too much. No water or steam are involved. The cosy warmth of our Infrared Sauna has been described as `like being hugged.` It is an individual cabin, so you are in control of the temperature at all times. You can listen to the radio or your MP3 player without disturbing anyone, or relax in silence. It`s up to you.
In an ordinary sauna, the kind you`ll come across in health centres, swimming pools, hotels etc in the UK, the heat comes from a "kiuas" or stove, usually electric, with stones to retain the heat. Water is thrown onto the stones to increase heat and to moderate moisture levels within the sauna by creating steam or `loyly`. The heat of the `kiuas` is infrared, of course, but it reaches you through a mix of convection, conduction and radiation (through the moisture in the air, through the heat of the walls and benches and through the radiant energy of the `kiuas` itself). The air in an ordinary sauna is heated to 70 - 100 degrees C (158 degrees F - 212 degrees F) or sometimes higher. A malfunctioning thermostat or overenthusiastic fellow users can result in higher temperatures which many people find oppressive or claustrophobic.
Some science if you`re interested: the Infrared Sauna can operate effectively and encourage sweating, at its lower ambient heat, because 40 degrees C is above normal body temperature, and that`s all that`s necessary to cause the human body to sweat. Also the very dry air has a lower thermal conductivity than moist air and so the sweat produced by the body evaporates quickly. The latent heat of evaporation cools the skin. In an ordinary sauna, pouring water over the `kiuas` increases humidity in the sauna, which increases heat transfer to the body and slows the rate of evaporation.
- Many people who find the heat of ordinary saunas oppressive are pleasantly surprised by the lower ambient air temperature of our Infra Red Sauna (40 degrees C versus 70 - 100 degrees C or higher in an ordinary sauna).
- Pregnant women should seek medical advice before using the sauna. (Many pregnant women in Finland use saunas, but as every pregnant woman is different, it`s worth being sure.)
- Users of hallucinogenic drugs should seek medical advice before using the sauna. Removal of drugs from tissue storage through sweating in the sauna can cause flashbacks or other negative effects
- If you begin to feel faint, if your heart feels as if it`s racing or if sweating stops completely, leave the sauna cabin.
- Occasionally, users have experienced a `healing crisis` where toxins leaving the body cause headaches or uneasiness on their way out. Remember to stay hydrated and let us know if you`re concerned. We have a replenishing mineral supplement cocktail available in our shop which may help (by replacing minerals lost during sweating or those deficient in the body).
- Many people do not easily sweat when they begin to use the sauna. It can take a few weeks or months to acclimatise to sweating in the sauna. Be patient.
No. It`s Ultraviolet radiation that causes a sun-tan, not Infrared.
Your skin may look a little bit red for up to an hour after a session in the Infrared Sauna, but this won`t turn into a tan. The reddening is caused by vasodilation (expansion of the blood vessels). This is a result of the relaxation and warmth of the sauna causing the blood flow to increase, as your blood pressure drops. You could compare it with blushing, which is the result of increased blood flow in the face.
Our sauna is open from Monday to Saturday (inclusive) from 9am to 9 pm.
- By phone: 01273 698687
- Or, if you are taking regular sauna sessions (you have booked a week sauna bundle), you will be able to phone or book online here using your special sauna booking code.
You can book a 30 minute or a full hour session
3 Towels and some 20p pieces for the chlorine free shower. That`s all!
You`ll need: One bath towel (for your shower or for towelling yourself off during or after the sauna) and two hand towels (one to sit on and one to rest your feet on)
If you forget your own towels, we can provide a set of towels for a £3 charge (to include laundering).
Bring 20p pieces for the chlorine free shower (20p for 4 minutes £1 for 20 minutes)
The shower is free if you have booked one of our special offer sauna bundles.
There is a radio in the cabin, but you`re welcome to bring your MP3 player if you want to connect your own relaxing sounds or music while you`re enjoying the sauna.
No need to bring bottled water - there is a big bottle and a glass in the sauna room providing purified water. Enjoy!
No need. We have purified water in a big bottle, with a glass in the sauna room. Please help yourself!
Remember, you can lose just over a litre of water an hour through sweating in a sauna. So it`s wise to replace it with purified water.
If you`ve had a big meal, it`s a good idea to leave at least 2 hours before using the sauna. You`ll feel more comfortable and you`ll get much more out of the experience.
Well, it`s not a good idea. Removal of alcohol from tissue storage through sweating can give you a truly horrible hangover and the same process can provoke flashbacks and other unpleasant effects if you`ve been taking anything hallucinogenic. These effects are impossible to predict or to control, so it`s better not to risk it.
Yes! The sauna room is completely private, so you can choose whether to wear nothing, a swimsuit or a loose cotton tank top and shorts. It`s up to you. Of course, the less you wear, the fewer layers of clothing the infrared waves need to get through in order to reach your skin.
Whether you choose to enjoy our sauna naked or not, remember to use one hand towel to sit on and one to rest your feet on. The towels will absorb sweat and add to your comfort.
Our Infrared Sauna cabin is big enough for one person only, so your session will be completely private.
- Some people jog to their sauna session, so that sweating has started before they sit down in the sauna.
- It`s best if you have no lotions or oils blocking your pores before you start your sauna session. Take a chlorine free shower to be sure. (20p for 4 minutes)
- Drink at least half a glass of water before you enter the sauna cabin and at least a glass when you leave after a 30 minute session. Drink more for a 60 minute session.
- Many people sweat just over a litre every hour in the sauna. There is a big bottle with free purified water in the sauna room. Please help yourself.
- Once you`re in the sauna :
Breathe slowly and deeply (in through your nose and out through your mouth)
Visualise your body absorbing all the wonderful warmth and energy.
(The more you can relax, the more you will sweat)
- There is a radio option in the sauna cabin or you can plug your own MP3 player in (press `Aux` and use the cable inside the sauna) and create your own bubble of tranquility.
- Take a chlorine free shower with warm or cool water to close your pores after the detoxification of the sauna session.
- If you don`t have time for a shower after the sauna, rub your skin completely dry with a clean towel.
- It`s best not to use soap in the shower and not to apply oils or lotions after the shower. Use a loofah or skin brush for more efficient cleaning and let your body enjoy the benefits of clean, unclogged pores.
- Drink at least a glass of water per 30 minute session. We have provided a supply of purified water in the sauna room. Please help yourself!
- If you can, relax for at least 15 minutes after your sauna session.
Our Infrared Sauna, changing area and shower room are all together in one private space, so that you can move comfortably from one to another as you wish.
Yes! We like to encourage regular use of our Infra Red Sauna, so we`ve come up with these special offers:
Special Detox Deal:
To take the best advantage of the powerful cumulative effects of our Infra Red Sauna:
- 6 daily sessions in one week, anytime from 9am till 9pm
- Book convenient time slots online
- Complimentary chlorine free shower for each sauna
- Save at least £13 over 6 sessions
You need to bring your own towels (2 hand towels and one bath towel) for this special price. Click here for booking info.
Sauna with Massage £45 (2hrs all inclusive):
An hour`s session in the Infra Red Sauna before your massage appointment will soften your muscles ready for a truly effective massage. A professional massage after your sauna session will complete the relaxing effect of the Infra Red rays. A win-win combination! Click here for booking info.
Bring your own towels and save money every session:
Bringing your own towels will always save you £3 on any other individual sauna session. (Our Special Detox Deal and Sauna with Massage offers already include this £3 discount)
Here`s a selection of comments from our Infra Red Sauna users:
`The warming heat really helped the aches I came in with. Very helpful.` - Debra
`I tore some muscle tissues in my calf and the saunas have really helped my muscles heal incredibly quickly. I have loads of energy the day after the sauna and my skin feels really soft and clean. Highly recommended for any sports injuries.Also finding my suppleness returning (I am 52) and my aches and pains from past injuries are less severe. Thanks a lot.` - Judy
`Loved it - it is gentle, but powerful. It feels really clean and pleasant. I already feel clear and with more energy. I did sweat a lot! I will definitely do it again.` - Erine V
`Truly excellent. Sweated profusely but so comfortably. No sweat!!` - M G
`I felt extremely relaxed and lighter after the sauna - I think I need this during the long dark winters to keep the blues at bay - Thanks` - Miranda
`First time I tried the sauna, I hardly sweated at all. This is my third time, and I sweated profusely! Really brilliant.` - J R
`Being a regular sauna user at my gym I was intrigued by the advert I saw in a Brighton magazine. I find traditional saunas too hot at times. I took up the offer of sauna and massage as I was also suffering from stress at the time. I was also interested in the fact that it enabled the body to burn up to 800 kcal in an hour! I was surprised at how much I sweated without the discomfort of high temperatures. The combination of both sauna and massage work perfectly together as the sauna is very relaxing in itself. I would recommend this treatment to anyone suffering from stress and keen to rid their body of toxins.` - Andrew S.
`Having had 6 far infra red saunas, i have felt very cleansed. A year ago I finished a lot of dental work and was drawn to the far infra red sauna to help my body to eliminate the injections from the dental treatment. My daughter, Eve, experienced a rash on her arms. Knowing that she has been using chemical hairdyes, I booked her in to use the far infra red sauna - the rash went almost immediately after the first session. Thanks, - Maria`
`It was lush! I really enjoyed it, and I`m going to book another one, and tell everyone about it!! Thank you, - Lian L`
`Absolutely loved the experience, can imagine myself becoming rather hooked! Very refreshing and cleansing.` - Joe
`Really enjoyed it, after getting temperature up to 49 degrees, sweated nicely. My face looks less puffy, and my skin feels very smooth. I feel relaxed and rejuvenated.`
`I used to have regular infra red sauna treatments, and had great results with my circulation. I`m starting to use it again, now I have found the Anahata Clinic, as I`m sure it will aid my healing path.` - Christiana


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CANBERRA, Nov. 16 (Xinhua) -- The United States is stepping up its commitment in the Asia-Pacific, with U.S. President Barack Obama on Wednesday announcing the United States will boost military activities in Australia from 2012.
In a joint press conference held here after a meeting between Obama and Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard, the pair announced the two countries have agreed to increase joint military initiatives to enhance the alliance between the two nations.
From 2012, the United States will boost its military activities in Australia in stages. A force of around 250 marines will be accommodated and begin training in the Northern Territory of Australia next year.
The U.S. forces, which will bring with them vehicles, ships and aircraft, will then be increased to a battalion strength group of 1,000 by 2014 and will have a 2,500-strong Marine Air-Ground Task Force by 2016.
Exercises will involve joint training and combat operations, live firing, evacuations, disaster relief and humanitarian assistance.
Also over the next two years, more U.S. aircraft will come to Tindal base in Northern Territory for training and exercises.
"The U.S. has no stronger ally than Australia, bound by common values and rights," Obama said. "With my visit, I am making it clear that the U.S. is stepping up its commitment in the Asia Pacific."
Gillard said "the increased U.S. presence would reinforce stability in the Asia-Pacific."
"It will be good for our Australian Defense Force to increase their capabilities, by joint training with the U.S. Marines and personnel," she said. "It will mean that we are postured to better respond together, along with other partners in the Asia-Pacific, to any regional contingency including the provision of humanitarian assistance and dealing with natural disasters."
The agreement will not involve a permanent U.S. military base in Australia.
Currently, there are around 300 U.S. military personnel posted in Australia for two to three years at a time.
During Wednesday's bilateral meeting, the two leaders have also discussed global economy, a clean energy future for the two nations and the planet, and the forthcoming East Asia Summit.
Obama arrived in Canberra of Australia on Wednesday afternoon. He will visit Australian War Memorial, and address the parliament on Thursday morning, before visiting Darwin, Northern Territory of Australia. He will then leave for Indonesia on Thursday afternoon.


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#1 May 16, 2011
Has anyone else noticed that many areas around the city appear to be worse than normal? Brockway Avenue is becoming worse than the other slum rental neighborhoods like Sunnyside and Greenmont. Mounds of garbage and old furniture have been piled along the streets for a week. In years past city crews were out in force cleaning up from the student move out prior to commencement but this year you had to practically drive around piles of garbage. I realize that people need to be responsible but city officials should be working to clean up and keep things in check.
#2 May 17, 2011
Yes, Morgantown has taken a turn for the worse and I believe there are several reasons. Landlords have taken control of a lot of traditional neighborhoods, especially those you mention (Greenmont/Sunnyside) but other neighborhoods are falling victim to rental property too. Like it or not, most people who rent do not take as much pride in their property thus the run down, junked up, littered properties around the city. For that reason alone, the city needs to take a stronger stance on holding property owners responsible.
#3 May 17, 2011
Been a city resident since retiring and moving here over 10 years ago. I have seen the slow decline of neighborhoods and with that goes the property values of those of us who take pride and try to maintain our property. City officials (management, police and public works)are not taking the proactive approach that the did in previous years. This is just another item in what is becoming a long list of problems with our current city officials.
#4 May 18, 2011
Agree, but there is light at end of tunnel with some new council members coming on board. Current council misjudged what issues resident thought was important. A couple of other council members would have been defeated had they been challenged. Hopefully basic services will once again become the priority and not pet projects.
#5 May 18, 2011
To think that saying pet projects are done is naive. As long as there is politics, there will be pet projects. I think the point is, council and the city administration briefly lost touch with residents and the voters sent a clear message that they did not like what was going on. I don't think the current city manager will be here too long. He alienated city employees as soon as he took over and he won't be able to undo that. Residents and business people have not warmed up to him or his management style. In the processs our city appears worse than ever.
#6 May 20, 2011
Drove down University Avenue into Sunnyside this morning. It is absolutely deplorable. I would love to know where the money is going for the Sunnyside Up project, what a waste of taxpayer money.
#7 May 23, 2011
It's not just Sunnyside. It's a city wide problem that continues to get worse. The city needs to get back to basics. I agree with some of the other posts that changes should be coming when new members of council take office in July and hopefully get us back on track.
#8 May 26, 2011
The landlords own the city officials and have for a long, long time.
We used to call Morgantown "Shakedowntown."
It's a real rip off town. The students provide a pretty good living for all the crooks and the city looks the other way. That's because they get their share too from tickets and citations.
I'd love to see the kids just one day walk away and let Morgantown and all its crooks, rot and die.
#9 May 27, 2011
Morgantown is in dire need of leadership. It is depressing to see what has happened in the past 6 months.
#10 Oct 23, 2011
I had to chuckle reading the Sunday paper this morning concerning a member of council who wants to represent the city on a trip to China. Typical of todays leaders, who rarely think of more pressing issues here at home. I soon remembered this blog from back in the spring, proof that little has changed at city hall. I say the city should pay for a one-way ticket and lets get someone in office who will concentrate on a few local projects.
#11 Oct 23, 2011
Sadly, I must agree. I see so many examples of a slow decline in and around the city. I suggest that you talk to city employees, there is no pride or motivation. Take a drive around the neighborhoods and see how much things have changed in less than a year, it's very disturbing to me.
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#12 Oct 24, 2011
I lived in Morgantown up to May of this year, and in the three years I spent up there, I have to confess, it's not that bad.
Why do I say that?
Well, look at it this way:
YOu guys want to talk about trash and litter problems? Come on down state a ways and look at the endless piles of trash and debris that have covered our rivers and streams down here: Junked cars, old bed frames - you name it! And the law? They don't care because it's too big of a problem.
Come on down this way and look at what mountain top removal has done to the communities in the coal fields. You haven't seen trashed neighborhoods untill you take a look at that, I promise you!
Morgantown was a great experience for me, but I have to admit that the landlords to take advantage of the students. I paid almost 600/month to live in an apartment that was not much bigger than a shoe box, and it wasn't worth that kind of money.
While in Morgantown I did notice it getting a little junked up, I confess: I noticed the garbage and trash in certain areas, but honestly, what I seen there is nothing like what I see in the coal fields here down state every day. YOu guys and gals don't have a litter problem when you look at what we deal with down in the southern regions of our state, you really don't.
#13 Oct 25, 2011
It boils down to leadership or in this case the lack of it. Blame should be placed where this all started, city council. They (some current and former)hired an outsider as city manager who had no experience or connection at all to WV. My opinion is that this began the spiral of decline within the city. There is terrible morale problems with the employees which trickles down to the lack of services that they should be providing.
#14 Oct 25, 2011
It's pretty common knowledge that these current city leaders are just padding their resumes and wallets at Morgantown's expense.
#15 Oct 27, 2011
Just drive around town is deplorable. No one cares arnymore.
#16 Oct 27, 2011
It's pretty obvious that these new people don't fit in. I agree that they are padding their wallets with Morgantown money while they look for their next move. I say stick with locals that have some connection to WV.
#17 Oct 28, 2011
Exactly why the local FOP and Firefighters got involved in the last election. The new members of council are taking a very close look at what's going on with management and individual departments and will hopefully make the needed change.
#18 Oct 29, 2011
Interesting letter to the editor in the Dominion Post today. Recently ousted mayor tried to pull one over on the rest of council concerning a trip to China. Not all that big of deal except it's a glimpse of the eliteist attitude that led to the current shape the city has found itself in. Agree that administrative changes are needed and hopefully forthcoming.
#19 Oct 30, 2011
Just do a search on the word credibility. I don't think you will see any photos of our current leadership.
#20 Nov 1, 2011
I did drive around and find that many areas look like ghetto slums. Agree that it's sad to see such a decline in just such a short time. Glad I am soon moving south.
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