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10. Breakpoint #4
Unresolved issues: Even with severe vitamin C deficiency, why did the patient bleed (down to a Hct of 14%) into her knee/thigh?
1) Could there have been some "occult" trauma?
2) Are we confident that she doesn't have a congenital bleeding disorder?
3) What about those spherocytes, bili and LDH?
4) Can this all be explained by vitamin K deficiency? How did she become vitamin K-deficient?


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By Johnson Sun and Deborah Kuo, CNA Friday, April 2, 2010, 9:43 am TWN
TAIPEI, Taiwan -- Contracted retailers nationwide began accepting payments Thursday using EasyCards, an electronic card previously used only for paying transport fares in Taipei.
The cards have a maximum storage value of NT$10,000 and can be used for purchases of up to NT$1,000 per payment, with a daily maximum of NT$3,000.
Initially, about one out of every 100 adult consumers in Taiwan, or 100,000 in total, are expected to use the contactless smart cards to purchase small-value goods, EasyCard Corp. Chairman Sean Lien said.
The retailers that began accepting EasyCard payments Thursday include the country's four main convenience store chains -- 7-Eleven, FamilyMart, OK-Mart and Hi-Life -- as well as Starbucks, Cosmed, Mister Donut, Afternoon Tea, Cold Stone and Muji -- brands operated by President Chain Store Corp. (PCSC), which operates 7-Eleven.
The cards will also be accepted at Wellcome and Matsusei supermarkets, Pizza Hut, Domino's Pizza, the food court of Global Mall in Taipei County, Hsin Tung Yang, Ten Ren Tea, Dunkin' Donuts, Yamazaki Bakery, Is Coffee, Bread First bakery, Watsons, Miramar Cinemas and Taroko Sports Plaza, according to EasyCard Corp.
Taipei Mayor Hau Lung-bin joined Lien and EasyCard Corp. President Jason Lin at a Starbucks and a Mister Donut store located near Taipei City Hall to buy coffee and donuts for breakfast with their cards.
"The card not only makes it more convenient for consumers, it is also a symbol of an advanced city," Hau said.
Hau's EasyCard, actually in the form of a SIM card, was built into an HTC smartphone handset.
Lin used his wristwatch, which carries an EasyCard SIM card, to pay for his coffee and donuts.
Lien said there are currently more than 8 million EasyCards in circulation.
The total number of users of these cards is far less than 50 percent of the country's population, which indicates that there is a lot of room for expansion, Lien said.
He suggested that EasyCard holders personalize their cards to avoid financial losses if their cards are lost or stolen.
"Now cardholders are only at risk for six hours after reporting a missing card, much shorter than the 12 hours before, " Lien added.
Meanwhile, Mayor Hau lauded Lien for the contribution he has made in turning EasyCard Corp.'s finances from red to black in a short 20 months, and for facilitating the launch of the new payment system.
Promising writer dies at 26 from apparent suicide
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Bristol-Myers Squibb gains approval for arthritis drug
BMS said the biotechnology drug should be available by the end of February.
As per its marketing policy, the drug maker will wait a year before launching DTC advertising for Orencia. Healthcare professionals will be educated about the drug first, a BMS spokesman said. The professional agency is Corbett Accel Healthcare Group, of Chicago.
Orencia is indicated for reducing the signs and symptoms of RA in adult patients with moderately to severely active RA who have had an inadequate response to one or more other treatments, which include Amgen therapy Enbrel and Remicade, from Johnson & Johnson.
Some analysts have forecast Orencia could eventually bring in $1 billion in revenue, while others have been more conservative. The drug is part of BMS's five-year reorganization plan to focus on specialty treatments in areas of unmet need.
The approval, which follows an advisory committee's unanimous recommendation in September, came as welcome news to BMS. In October the company encountered a setback when the FDA refused to approve its type 2 diabetes drug Pargluva (muraglitazar) without additional data on cardiovascular risk. An advisory panel had voted overwhelmingly to approve that drug, too.


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Industry opinion is split over whether 1x11 drivetrains like SRAM's off-road system have wider application beyond mountain biking.
APTOS, CA (BRAIN) — There may be a sliver of light at the end of the tunnel for retailers frustrated with creaky, plastic-y, non-serviceable OEM bottom brackets in $8,000 bikes.
Stocking parts and tools to service multiple bottom bracket, axle and fork sizes is a retail headache.
Power training gets simpler and more affordable. Will dealers capture new business?
ROLLINSFORD, NH (BRAIN) — If you are a rider heavily invested in ceramic bearings in your hubs, bottom bracket and jockey wheels and are obsessive about chain cleanliness, dynamo hubs are not even on your radar.
We wrap up our series on industry succession with a look at how the titans who created the island's manufacturing base are handing off control—in most cases to their children.
DENVER, CO (BRAIN) — Exhibitors at the North American Handmade Bicycle Show like to talk about the "family" of artisan builders, and in some cases the familial relationship is literal. The show floor at the Colorado Convention Center included father-son partnerships and a few husbands and wives.
By Don Stefanovich
PHOENIX, AZ (BRAIN) — "Yup, it's on," Dennis Yuroshek recalled of the moment in late April 2012 when he and girlfriend Carolynn Romaine decided to give it all up.
WESTLAKE VILLAGE, CA (BRAIN) —Bob Burbank refers to the days of Mario Cipollini and the Cannondale-sponsored Saeco race team often as he discusses the brand's latest venture, Cannondale Pro Cycling.
Owners of U.S. suppliers who have thrived after succeeding their parents at the helm begin to consider the next generation.
LYON, France (BRAIN) — The bicycle industry may not be as sexy as social media or biotechnology, but Patrick Keating believes it offers plenty of opportunity for investors.
LAS VEGAS, NV—When you walk into the new Las Vegas Cyclery store, the pleasing aesthetics of the building are striking.The 34-foot-tall ceiling with the wooden décor gives the bike shop an open, airy feel, reminiscent of a ski lodge.
Editor's note: The following article ran in the February 1 issue of Bicycle Retailer & Industry News.
Editor's note: The following article ran in the February 1 issue of Bicycle Retailer & Industry News.
BLOOMINGTON, MN—It's shortly before Christmas, and Steve Flagg is just days away from leaving Minnesota for six weeks of mountain biking in the friendlier winter climes of Sedona, Arizona—an indulgence the founder of Quality Bicycle Products might not have considered just a few years ago.
KENT, WA — Sub-900-gram carbon frames built with Campagnolo's Super Record group are rare, but what gets the double-take and holds it is the Diamondback logo on the downtube.
The following article is the first in a four-part series on industry succession planning. It appeared in the January issue of Bicycle Retailer & Industry News.
OLNEY, IL (BRAIN) —Magura picked up so much new disc brake spec for 2013 it topped up the diesel in two Sprinter vans sending them out to support dealer clinics around the country.
WASHINGTON, D.C. (BRAIN) — While the industry's three prominent advocacy groups decided to continue to work independently last August, the merger talks forced each to evaluate funding and internal resources. The failed unification brought to light a need to refocus priorities, said Tim Blumenthal, president of Bikes Belong.
POSTFACH, Germany (BRAIN) — Disc brakes on road bikes? Not so fast, says Germany's brake specialist, Magura.
Magura has launched a study logging how a number of test riders use disc brakes over miles of European roads before deciding whether the technology is an option for the company.


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Well guys and gals, when it comes to detailing advice nobody beats you!
I machine polished my car last year with a Megs DA machine, using Menzerna polishes and pads.
I cut the paint using the compounding pad and the PowerFinish polish and then finished off with the finishing pad and the FinalFinish polish.
This left very good results and removed 99% of swirls and all marring.
Its now been a year, and as the car is going to be used as a main wedding car this summer, I want to have it looking its best.
As I wash using the two bucket method and a lambs wool mitt, plus snow foam if the car is pitted, there arent any deep swirls or imperfections. There are only very very minor swirls and slight marring now a year after the polish....
This is the car as it stands now
I intend to machine polish again.
I dont want to cut the paint, as I dont feel this is needed and I dont want to get into the habit of machine polishing the car on a regular basis.
I intend to use the Menzerna finishing pads only this time, but Im stuck on what polish to use.
Should I just use the Menzerna FinialFinish again?
Or is there a better last step polish out there that will remove very light imperfections and leave a great finish on black paint?
I want the paint looking so wet and deep you could drown in it.
Once polished I will be protecting the paint with Collinite 476s wax.
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We want to take a holiday on Kangaroo Island but are not sure which part of the island to stay at and how long we need to see it. Would two weeks be too long? We have three teenage boys. Will they be bored after a week?
- P. Whitfield, East Killara.
Kangaroo Island is a wonderful slice of free-range Australia. Just a couple of minutes after you land at Kingscote Airport, you can spot koalas in the manna gums. Chances are you'll soon see an echidna or two crossing the road. Sea lions, fur seals and fairy penguins are abundant.
Its beaches are sublime, although taking a dip in all but the peak summer months takes courage.
The island also attracts some truly amazing talents and its permanent population of just over 4000 includes a colony of writers and artists and a supremely relaxed crew of sheep farmers, fishermen, cheesemakers and beekeepers, all of whom believe that they live in paradise.
You can see the highlights comfortably in three days, although many choose to linger.
Does this sound like the kind of place that will astonish and entertain those boys? If so, bon voyage, but if they're anything like standard teenagers, this may not be a good fit.
Accommodation on the island can be divided between motels or hosted lodges and self-contained lodgings. If you choose the former, you'll most likely be in one of the major towns. These are in the island's eastern half while the wildlife wonders are mostly in the west and this is a big island.
If you choose to stay in self-contained accommodation, you will have a much greater choice of locations. You can investigate the various options at the island's official tourism website.
Caution in Colombia
My husband and I will be travelling around South America for three months and want to include Colombia on our itinerary. He is worried about kidnapping and the general high level of crime. Is it safe to visit now? And what do you recommend for an adventurous traveller with two or three weeks to spend there?
- A. Smith, Bellevue Hill.
"Safe" is a relative concept but if you're an experienced third-world traveller and don't take risks, chances are Colombia and you are going to get along just fine.
Many travellers are now visiting Colombia and reporting positive experiences. The rebel FARC movement is talking peace with the government and kidnapping is less of a threat. Personal crime is still an issue, there are plenty of guns around, the cocaine trade is booming and therefore so is organised crime, but as long as you don't look wealthy and stick to the well-trod tourist trail you should have no problems.
As far as what to see, definitely Cartagena, the Amazon rainforest, Medellin, and if you're feeling adventurous, Ciudad Perdida. Throw a few days on the Caribbean coast into the mix as well.
You can find plenty of information and advice from travellers online.
Preparation part of formula for grand prix trip
I intend travelling to Dubai and Abu Dhabi during late October/early November for the formula one grand prix. I would appreciate your advice on any essential items that need to be considered prior to departure, especially with regard to medications and travel vaccinations. Should I convert Australian dollars to dirhams?
- C. Claudius, Greensborough, Vic.
Familiarising yourself with the risk level is a great start. Take a look at the "Travellers' Health" page for the United Arab Emirates on the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention website. Even in the case of Dubai and Abu Dhabi, which are relatively healthy places, you should consult a clinic that specialises in healthcare for travellers. The Travel Doctor andTravel Vaccination Health Care both have clinics in Melbourne.
The time difference between Melbourne and Abu Dhabi is seven hours, so you can expect jet lag for a couple of days at least. The average daily maximum temperature in this part of the world in November is 31 degrees, and there is a risk of sunstroke. Be sure you drink plenty of water, seek shade and wear a hat.
You will pay a hefty currency conversion fee if you buy UAE dirhams in Australia, and I would not bother. You can withdraw funds from your Australian bank account in the form of dirhams via ATMs, which are readily available throughout the UAE.
However, check with your bank to make sure you will be able to use your credit or debit card overseas, and consider getting a second ATM card from another financial institution as a back-up.
Amalfi villa is the way to go
We are planning a trip to Italy next year in May, meeting with relatives from Britain. There will be six adults, one elderly, and two small children. We are looking for reasonably priced accommodation for seven to 10 days. We'd be happy with any style, from a villa to hotel rooms, depending on the cost. We were considering the Amalfi Coast but decided it was a bit mountainous for the elderly relative and not so interesting for the children. Now, we're looking at the area around Venice.
- J. Atherton-Cooper, Woy Woy.
Almost certainly a villa is going to be a cheaper option than the three hotel rooms you would need to accommodate this number. A villa will also allow you to save by preparing some of your own meals, and a hotel breakfast is rarely the highlight of an Italian day.
The Veneto region, around Venice, would not be my first choice. The Amalfi Coast sounds like a far happier alternative. The scenery is gorgeous and the region well supplied with beaches, colourful villages that topple down the hillsides, cafes and a history stretching back to Roman times.
If you're worried about that elderly relative, you could choose to stay somewhere flat, such as Sorrento. Ferries make it easy to take day trips to local glamour spots such as Positano, Amalfi and Capri.
A villa with a pool might be a good choice and you can find a wide range at HomeAway. It provides comprehensive surveys of villas that should fit your needs.
Nevada Wier is one of my favourite travel photographers. Her specialty is the third world and her website offers not only a gallery of sensational and inspiring images, she also posts articles, videos, equipment lists and helpful hints on how she goes about her work. If you want images that capture some of the excitement and spectacle of the wider world from an original perspective, take a look. nevadawier.com.
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Princess Catherine is guest-editing The Huffington Post UK today in support of Young Minds Matter to raise awareness of the importance of mental health awareness in children and to encourage programs and initiatives that address the challenges facing young people with mental health concerns. Click here Full Story
Big G's Christmas card
The Cambridges released the photo that they're using on their Christmas card this year. Apparently they liked it so much they wanted to share it with the people. The picture was taken by photographer Chris Jelfe, a former soldier, in October at Kensington Palace and, well, to no one's surprise, it's all about Big G. Full Story
Big G goes to Christmas lunch
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The Queen hosted a Christmas lunch yesterday at Buckingham Palace for members of the Royal Family. Big G arrived with this ma and his uncle Prince Harry. Look at him, with his curls and his baby collar, staring out the window with his chin in his hand. Full Story
Hot Harry on a horse and few words
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Like I said earlier, I'm kissing your ass with photos and few words today. Prince Harry is still in Africa. The other day he played polo. He fell off the horse a couple of times but wasn't hurt. And he's on a horse. Bonus one. Bonus two: He visited a youth centre today that rehabilitates kids who've been involved in gangs and criminal activity. Full Story
Oh my God, this hair
Princess Catherine was out again tonight at the 100 Women In Hedge Funds Gala, her fourth event in two days. And another opportunity for us to bitch about this hair and those f-cking mom bangs that she's growing out, resulting in that giant wing coming across her forehead. I really wish I could get in the heads of her hairstylists, hear their inner monologues whenever she tells them to disrespect their skill. Full Story
Big G at the museum!
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Princess Catherine took Big G to the Natural History Museum in London last Thursday. That little curl on the side of his head kills me. There's only one shot available so my guess is that someone creeped this photo and sold it to an agency. Another reason I don't think this is a "sanctioned" royal photo is that Kate's bending over and you can see some skin exposed at her back between her pants and her sweater. Full Story
Royal Bond
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The Bond premiere is happening right now in London. I'll post photos of the cast tomorrow. Right now, we'll focus on the royals, because the princes William and Harry were there along with Princess Catherine, all of them attending their second official engagement of the day. Click here Full Story
The playful Royals
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The Cambridges and Prince Harry visited the Charities Forum at BAFTA today. Busy day for the royals. They're also expected at the Bond premiere tonight. Part of today's event involved Kate getting animated in front of a green screen. She's acting! Kensington Palace posted a series of videos on Twitter. Full Story
Captains Cambridge
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Prince William and Princess Catherine are in Scotland. Today they visited The Corner and participated in an anti-bullying workshop. They also climbed aboard the Royal Research Ship Discovery in Dundee. I like these shots of them at the wheel. I mean imagine if he actually started shouting "I'm the king of the world"? It's kind of true. Full Story
Katy Cambridge in China red
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There's been all kinds of bullsh-t about how the Queen is pissed at Will and Kate about their responsibilities but it certainly didn't look that way last night as Her Majesty hosted a state dinner for Chinese President Xi Jinping and wife Peng Liyuan. Kate was seated next to the President. Full Story
Will hugs Katy's "gringe"
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My friend Lorella, who lives in England, texted me this morning: They're calling Kate's hair a "gringe". Grown out fringe. I think that's worse than the actual haircut. Would you avoid a haircut because the actual name of the haircut sucks? "Gringe" is a terrible word. Full Story


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America's funnyman John Ritter and Night Court's Markie Post ignite the screen with blazing humor and steamy chemistry!
Frustrations and sparks fly in Washington D.C. when Award Winning comedian John Ritter (Hartman), a strict conservative, hires Georgie Anne (Markie Post), a free spirited journalist, as his father's press secretary. Their mismatched political views lead to arguments...and attraction! Known as one of the best series of the '90s, Hearts Afire combines cutting edge comedy and colorful characters to create an unforgettable political farce!
After their flaming fling in Washington, Season 2 brings new twists to the series. John and Georgie Anne pack up and move to a small Southern town, John's boyhood home. The newlywed couple soon finds out that quirky characters and fiscal frustrations are not only in Washington!
Starring Sitcom Veterans John Ritter, Markie Post, Billy Bob Thornton, George Gaynes and Ed Asner this series stellar cast amuses with loveable characters and sly comic timing!
Now see all 54 episode from all three season on seven DVDs together in one special edition collection. Featuring a memorable appearance by Rush Limaugh, Leslie Jordan (Will & Grace) and cynical advice columnist played by Conchata Ferrell (Two and a Half Men). Also included are bloopers, outtakes and the unaired final episode all from the creator of Designing Women!
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DISC 1 – Season 1
Bees Can Sting You, Watch Out (Part 1)
Bees Can Sting You, Watch Out (Part 2)
Big Date
Three Men And A Bed
John Stallion
First Time
Significant Others
Everybody Loves My Baby
DISC 2 – Season 1
Coversations With My Shrink
The Fundamental Things Apply
Everyday's Is A Holiday
While The Thomasons Slept
Trivial Pursuit
Never Play Football With Kennedy's
Miss Star Dates Georgie Ann's Pop
DISC 3 – Season 1
While The Thomasons Slept
Her Year With Fidel
Cold Feet Part 1
Cold Feet Part 2
Take My Senate Seat, Please
Flamingo Summer
Class Reunion
Bonus Material
DISC 4 – Season 2
Lovely Always (Part 1)
Lovely Always (Part 2)
The Great Depression
First Edition
String Of Pearls
The Stud Club
Blue Christmas
True Confession
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Sweet Revenge
The Song Of Sissy-Whatsis
Fatal Traction
Sleepless In A Small Town
Do The Limaugh
Love In The Afternoon
The Big Yes
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Don't Say Nothin' Bad About My Baby
The Virgin Lonnie
It's My Party
The Sock-Her Boys
Birth Of A Donation
Fat Like Me
Born To Dance
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Pros And Condoms
The Perfect Christmas
Help Wanted
Mrs. Hartman, Mrs. Hartman
Group Therapy
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New faucet, rusty water?
We replaced our bathtub faucet because it was leaking and now when you first turn it on the water is rusty. It's only when you first turn it on. He's no plumber and just left it. I'm worried something is deteriorating and will burst one day. Also, the new faucet doesn't allow as much pressure to the shower. Can that be adjusted?
Old steel plumbing?
I believe so. Probably original to 1949!
good or bad I will not say, but is normal for old pipes.
What happens is, when you turn off the water to do the change.
Old sediment in the pipes is relaxed and disturbed.
Now when you turn the water back on, the sudden pressure disturbs it more.
Sometimes is sediment that will be disturbed and actually get stuck in the new valve stopping it from closing all the way, causing a leaky faucet. May actually need to manually remove it.
Is nothing new or different in your old pipes, just turning the water off to be able to work on the new valve, then turn it back on, disturbs what is already in your pipes.
It will clear out and be like it was.
How can you avoid it?
Repipe the whole house for thousands of dollars. Or just let the water run and will clear itself out.
Well then there's your problum.
Steel plumbing at some point is going to leak and it rust from the inside out which causes it to close up.
When it gets worked on it knocks some of the loose rust loose.
At some point all that old plumbing will need to be replaced, hopfully before it burst or leaks.
That loose rust may have caused your anti scald valve inside the new faucet to start sticking or there's now trash stuck in the valve.
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There is no adjustment BUT you can take the head off and look inside. There is probably a black washer with a white plug. Some you can take the plug out and in some I have had to drill a large hole in the center. They were put there to save water but they are a PITA. See the pic for a idea on what to look for.......
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We share insights of Uganda's FY 16/17 National Budget in the PwC Budget analysis bulletin. This analyses the performance of Uganda's economy in the FY15/16, economic outlook for FY16/17 and beyond.
MPs allowances are tax exempt
As an employee you are entitled to tax-free reimbursement for business travel costs that you incur in the course of performing your job.
Business travel includes journeys you have to make to carry out your work. These include trips such as travel from your office or place of work to visit your customers using your own car. Business journeys also include travel directly to or from your home to visit a client or customer.
Most employers whose staff use their cars on company business, have a policy of reimbursing their staff for the costs they incur in using their private vehicles on the firm's business. This reimbursement is usually in form of either a business mileage allowance or travel allowance. I have seen this policy being applied by all employers such as professional services firms like ourselves, private companies, state corporations, non-government organizations as well as government institutions.
According to the tax laws of Uganda, any allowance given by the employer to his or her employee, for a cost which the employee has actually incurred, or is likely to incur on travel in the course of performing his or her duties of employment, is exempt from income tax.
Likewise any allowance given by an employer to his or her employees for costs the employee has incurred or is likely to incur in respect of accommodation, meals and refreshments while undertaking travel in the course of performing his or her employment is also exempt from income tax.
In order for these allowances or reimbursements to be exempt from tax, they must not exceed the actual cost incurred or likely to be incurred by the employee on travel, accommodation, meals and refreshments while travelling on the company's business. For those of you who are interested in the exact provisions of the law relating to this exemption, look at Section 19, subsection 2 (d) of the Income Tax Act of Uganda.
It is very important to understand this concept and principle of the tax law, when debating the merits and de merits of Parliament's proposed amendment to the Income Tax Act to exempt honorable members from paying tax on their emoluments. My understanding is that a Member of Parliament's consolidated salary is about Shs 20 million a month. This is made up of a basic salary of Shs 2.6 million a month, and the balance of the Shs 17.4 million comprises of different kinds of allowances that MPs are entitled to. These allowances include subsistence allowance, town running allowance, medical allowance, and committee sitting allowances, plenary sitting allowances, constituency facilitation allowances and gratuity.
According to the tax law, as long as the mileage, subsistence and town running allowances paid to the MPs are for the purpose of compensating them for using their own private vehicles on Parliamentary business, these allowances are not supposed to be taxed. Likewise, if the subsistence allowances paid to the MPs are aimed at reimbursing them for the accommodation costs they incur when travelling on Parliamentary business, then these allowances are also exempt from tax. I know this may not seem fair, but that is the law.
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Politics: The union mob that tore down that tent outside the Michigan state capitol was aiming at a free-market advocacy group on the president's enemies list promoting right-to-work and other pro-growth measures.
In an editorial headlined "Drinking the Kochs' Kool-Aid," the Detroit Free Press, a newspaper in a decaying city with 18.9% unemployment, opined it was pressure from the Koch brothers, David H. and Charles G., who head a Kansas-based conglomerate with 50,000 U.S.-based employees, that moved Michigan Republicans to make the state adopt right-to-work legislation.
Randy Richardville, majority leader of the state Senate, and Gov. Rick Snyder may have been pressured, the newspaper said, by Americans for Prosperity, whose tent full of seniors and women was torn down by union thugs Tuesday, and pressed by the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC), both financially backed by the Koch brothers. ALEC's model right-to-work bill, it said, "mirrors the Michigan law word-for-word."
Agreeing that Michigan becoming the 24th right-to-work state was a triumph by the vast right-wing conspiracy was the president of the AFL-CIO. "Gov. Snyder showed his true colors today," said Richard Trumka.
"He's a puppet of extreme donors, and he is willing to ignore and lie to his constituents. His action will undoubtedly please the Koch brothers and corporate CEOs, but it will diminish the voice of every working man and woman in Michigan."
Never mind that the working men and women of Michigan in November defeated a proposition supported by the United Auto Workers to write collective bargaining rights into the state constitution. The proposition was voted down 58% to 42%. Snyder, Richardville, et al. were merely translating the wishes of Michiganders who chose growth over union power in state law.
The destruction of the AFP tent by union thugs was no accident, no outpouring of spontaneous passion by a flash mob. Its destruction sent a deliberate message to AFP, the Koch brothers and anyone else who dares to support free-market economics at the expense of union power.
The Kochs and AFP have long been targets of the Obama administration. In a 2010 speech, President Obama made a thinly veiled reference to the duo, describing the nonprofit organization David Koch founded, Americans for Prosperity, as part of "a corporate takeover of our democracy."
Union takeover of democracy is OK, of course, as is mob action, including felonious assault and destruction of private property.
In a letter that went out to supporters during the campaign, Team Obama said the Koch brothers "make millions by jacking up prices at the pump and ... bankrolled Tea Party extremism and committed $200 million to try to destroy President Obama before Election Day."
In a briefing for reporters on Aug. 27, 2010, an anonymous senior administration official singled out Koch Industries for condemnation and implied the company was cheating on its taxes. When those who have the power of the Internal Revenue Service keep mentioning your name, it is intended to send a message.
Obama campaign manager Jim Messina wrote a letter to Philip Ellender, Koch Industries' president for government and public affairs, demanding that the conservative, pro-capitalism Americans for Prosperity disclose its donor list.
"While President Obama and Messina demand lists of our supporters so they can broaden their attacks to include more private American citizens, AFP protects the identity of donors precisely because of the type of intimidation, smears and vindictive personal attacks repeatedly launched by the president's team on those who disagree with their big government agenda," AFP responded in a news release.
Encouraged by Obama administration rhetoric, the Michigan union thuggery is reminiscent of the tactics of smear and intimidation taught by community organizer and Barack Obama mentor Saul Alinsky to demonize and intimidate your political enemies.


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[quote user="bigblue4417"][quote user="MattMeyerBud"]to ***** and complain about every other trade that happens while he sets the tone of the league is ridiculous
Again, I have not complained, *****ed, whined or said anything about any trade this year. You are going by my past. I don't blame you and I have admitted that in the past I have been bad. Ever since mid last year when I understood the circumstances I have not said anything. This one bothered me...
u *****ed about the Andre and the Romo/Miles trade
and it was funny too because of all the **** u talked about Antoniuo Brown, u turn around and traded for him the following week
Not only do i think this trade is NOT vetoable - i think Moorehead hurt his team.
And regardless - this trade is NO WAY worse than your vick deal. If u you thought it was "fair" to do that trade then you should have ZERO issue with this trade.
Thats the truth of it. Give me more bull**** lines and hindsight why it was okay at the time and how it turned out to be okay and bla bla bla...
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Spanish rookie Marc Marquez has the chance to tumble more records when he takes to the track at the Spanish MotoGP this weekend as the youngest leader of the world championship.
The 20-year-old Repsol Honda rider became the youngest to win a premier class title at the Grand Prix of the Americas in Austin, Texas last weekend, surpassing former double title winner Freddie Spencer's achievement from 1982.
Having scored a third-placed finished in Qatar in the opening race of the season, Marquez could become the youngest debutant to snare three consecutive podium finishes overtaking champion Jorge Lorenzo's record from 2008.
He could also become the youngest to secure back-to-back premier class pole starts and wins.
"I will never forget the race in Austin and I want to thank everyone for the support and the congratulations I have received," Marquez said in a team statement this week.
"Now we return to Europe. It's important to keep my feet on the ground and to keep my concentration. The other riders have a lot more experience than me on these circuits and we will have to work hard."
Marquez is level on 41 points with compatriot Lorenzo in the championship rankings, both having scored a victory and a third-place, but Marquez is top as the most recent winner.
Spaniard Dani Pedrosa is third and Italy's Valentino Rossi is fourth.
"I am looking forward to racing in front of Spanish fans in a MotoGP for the first time," last year's Moto2 champion added.
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In case you hadn't heard, Radiohead are planning on releasing their new album The King of Limbs on Saturday. The news beneath the news? The album will be released as the first ever Newspaper Album, meaning you get the 'news' (the music) in an intangible format (digital) before you get to hold the full article and associated commentary (vinyls, CD and artwork – in newspaper format across 625 pieces of mini-artwork) on 9th May.
Radiohead of course have history in using the web as a serious distribution channel, famously releasing their 2007 album In Rainbows by allowing people to pay whatever they wanted for it. While the band claimed it was a philosophical move, interested in what value people were willing to place on music, what it really did was highlight the ability to cut out the middleman (record companies, A&R men, CD production and shipping), get it to the masses in the quickest possible way and acknowledge the beginning of the end of physical media as the 'mainstream' way of consuming music. They've never released official figures for how much they made on the album or how much people were willing to pay but it set a foundation for creativity in their releasing procedure. This new step is arguably less groundbreaking – the CD will still drop in May and it could be seen simply as a way of managing the leak.
The Smashing Pumpkins also have history here. Not only did Billy Corgan release the double album Machina II/The Friends and Enemies of Modern Music for free in 2000, but they've also embarked on an even more ambitious project than Radiohead for new album Teargarden by Kaleidyscope; each of the 44-songs is released one at a time for free on the band's site before wrapping them into a deluxe 4-song EP package that can be purchased through Amazon and others.
Where MySpace became a phenomenon in the mid-2000s by allowing new artists a platform through their simple upload & play system the foundation was in song by song streaming rather than maintaining the concept of an album in the digital era. iTunes downloads are outnumbering CD sales. The next step in the role of the web in music distribution? I'll be speaking with music giver-away-er and mashup extraordinaire E-603 (also known by the more standard Ethan Ward – about to release his third album) in a bit to get his take on some of the software that's changing the game, how to use the web to get music in the hands of as many people, and what it means to give stuff away for free. Oh – also that little nugget of your music is others' music.
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A stay at Hengshan Picardie Hotel places you in the heart of Shanghai, minutes from Ferguson Lane and close to Jing An Temple. This 4-star hotel is within close proximity of Metro City and Grand Gateway.
Make yourself at home in one of the 239 air-conditioned rooms featuring minibars. Complimentary high-speed (wired) Internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Partially open bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as laptop-compatible safes and desks.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as a fitness center or take in the view from a garden. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless Internet access, gift shops/newsstands, and a hair salon. Getting to nearby attractions is a breeze with the area shuttle (surcharge).
Satisfy your appetite at the hotel's restaurant, which serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Dining is also available at a coffee shop/café, and 24-hour room service is provided. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at a bar/lounge.
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Featured amenities include a business center, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and dry cleaning/laundry services. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available on request).
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- Total number of rooms - 239
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What type of surgery would be beneficial to me to get smooth butt and thighs? (photos)
Hi, I lost 120 pounds after lap band was done 5 years ago. Prior to that I had liposuction done about 13 years ago on my inner and outer tighs. What kind of treatment for wanting smoother butt and tighs. Would a lower body lift benefit me? If I am flying out of country. How long do I need to stay post op before returning home? And if I am self payed approximately how much would the whole procedure cost? My weight been stable for about a year now I weight between 125 to 130 pounds... Thank you
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What type of surgery would be beneficial to me to get smooth butt and thighs?
The surgery that will produce the most benefit wiill be the posterior body lift, which will lift the buttocks and the lateral thighs if done by an expert.
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This property accepts bookings starting within the next 180 Days.
Available both long and short term, this fully furnished and equipped two bedroom apartment is sure to please.
The apartment also has a new kitchen with gas stove and fan forced oven, granite bench tops, full size fridge, dishwasher, cutlery, crockery, pots and pans. All these utilities are there to provide you with freedom and ease.
The Open plan living/dining area opens onto good size balcony with views right down to Balmoral Beach. It provides perfect and relaxing spot for you to enjoy and be amazed at.
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Nice apartment , very clean and comfortable. The view is great . The neighborhood is pleasant and quiet, but with many bars and restaurants close from the residence.
The room was adequate for our stay and the views were certainly stunning! We could have done with extra towels as we were there for over a week!!
Location is great, apartment is definitely overdue a refurb. The apartment is carpeted in all rooms except kitchen and bathroom and there are unsightly marks and dubious stains over much of it, particularly in the sitting room and second bedroom; so bad I took pictures. Plastic furniture on balcony and general air of lack of care everywhere; we found it a depressing place to be, especially compared to the place we stayed in San Fran through that other well known agency (air**b) that does not charge guests nearly as much for the booking. My advice; find your place through them instead and save yourself some money.
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Palliative or end-of-life care is a crucial part of the healthcare services a person is likely to seek over the course of their lifetime. If you're learning about it for the first time you probably have a few questions, so we've endeavoured to answer those as best we can.
Simply put, anyone who is coming to the end of a terminal illness is very likely to need palliative care as things progress. This will apply to cancer patients who have stopped treatment, a subsection of the very elderly, and anyone with any kind of long-term terminal illness; it's less likely to apply to those with heart conditions or other illnesses that have a higher survival rate. Essentially, anyone who is pretty definitively coming to the end of their life will benefit from this care. It's not usually necessary while people can still lead relatively normal lives, however; a terminal diagnosis does not by itself put someone in need of direct palliative care, though it can be a good idea to start putting things in place as early as possible so that they're there when you need them.
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News: Memorial service for Andrea Mostert, wife of AGTS professor Johan Mostert, to be streamed live
A memorial service for Dr. Johan Mostert's wife, Andrea Mostert, will be held in the Seymour Chapel at AGTS (1435 N. Glenstone, Springfield, MO) on Saturday, August 16 at 2 p.m.
The service will be streamed live below.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the AGTS Faculty Scholarship Fund. Donate online.
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PlumChoice and the Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology Partner to Provide Tech Support Training to Next Generation Workforce
For Immediate Release
August 12, 2014
Media Contacts:
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Director of Career Services and Industry Partnerships, Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology
PlumChoice and the Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology Partner to Provide Tech Support Training to Next Generation Workforce
Experiential Learning Program Readies Future Tech Experts to Help Consumers Optimize and Connect the 'Internet of Things'
LOWELL and BOSTON, Mass.,
– Today PlumChoice, Inc., an advanced tech support services provider that optimizes the benefits people and companies derive from their personal technology experiences, and the Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology (BFIT), a private nonprofit technical college, announced a partnership to co-fund and co-manage a new campus facility dedicated to training tech support agents of the future.
The initiative comes as a result of both organizations' commitments to educating, training, developing and creating opportunities for the impressive pool of technical talent, both locally and nationally.
PlumChoice executives know that the demand for their technical support services is gaining momentum due to consumers' increasingly connected lifestyles and the proliferation of the "Internet of Things." Technology – and the integration of technologies – is becoming ever more complex for the people and businesses who use them and the brands that build and market them, requiring a more expansive definition of technical assistance and support. The partnership between PlumChoice and Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology is uniquely positioned to prepare the next generation of technical services experts to engage with these emerging and increasingly complex technical trends and consumer needs.
"Educational partnerships like the one with Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology help us prepare for and meet that expanding definition and demand while championing local technical students who continue to immerse themselves and become experts on emerging technologies," said David Temlak, senior vice president of customer service, innovation and delivery at PlumChoice. "When these students graduate, they're not just leaving with a piece of paper, they leave with real-world experience that gives them a leg up in their professional careers. That, in turn, enables us to recruit some of the best technical agents in our own backyard – and across the country."
The partnership builds on Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology's model of providing practical, hands-on experience to support the theory students learn in class and in lab. Furthermore, this program allows the college's students to practice the "soft skills" emphasized in the college's curriculum, like effective communication, problem solving, collaboration, and time management that will yield greater return on their educational investment post-graduation.
"This partnership is a great example of how BFIT works with industry to be sure that what we teach is relevant and practical," said Anthony Benoit, President of Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology. "Young people are more and more aware that an associate degree in a technical field is a great investment. Partnerships like this one with PlumChoice show that the education we provide is valuable, not only to our students, but to the businesses of the commonwealth."
For information about PlumChoice and the Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology, please visit http://www.plumchoice.com and www.bfit.edu. For information about PlumChoice's partnerships with and other educational institutions, email: email@example.com
About PlumChoice
Fortune 1000 manufacturers, retailers, ISPs, telcos, cable providers, and software companies partner with PlumChoice to deliver highly differentiated customer experiences to consumers and SMBs through white-labeled technical support solutions that support the entire technology lifecycle. PlumChoice works with end users to install, configure, connect, enhance and fix both software and hardware products, and integrates numerous products within larger technical and connected home environments. The company's unique sales model, user-focused service delivery, proprietary support automation technology and purpose-built expertise enable business partners to leverage the "Internet of Things" to deliver exceptional customer experiences that build deeper and more robust relationships.
The press release contains forward-looking statements regarding anticipated objectives, growth and/or expected product and service developments or enhancements. Such forward-looking statements may be identified by the use of the following words (among others): "believes," "expects," "may," "will," "plan," "should" or "anticipates," or comparable words and their negatives. These forward-looking statements are not guarantees but are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from the expectations contained in these statements. PlumChoice assumes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements contained in this press release in the event of changing circumstances or otherwise, and such statements are current only as of the date they are made.
About Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology
Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology is a non-profit, technical college with approximately 500 students in Boston's South End neighborhood. The College offers an array of programs leading to careers in Automotive Technology, Computer Technology, Biomedical Engineering Technology, Electronics Engineering Technology, Health Information Technology, Mechanical Engineering Technology, Building Technology & Design, HVAC&R, Electrical Technology, and Eye Health Technology fields leading to certificate, associate, and bachelor degree credentials. The College is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC). Additional information about the College and its programs can be found online at www.bfit.edu.
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Future of Catholicism
Headlined throughout the world, the Catholic Church's standing within society has been both challenged and fortified in recent decades. As a part of its Future of Religion series, Patheos considers Catholicism's future –- its internal vitality and its public position in society and the world.
Contributors include: Kevin Appleby, Fr. Robert Barron, Kathy Coffey, Kate Dugan and Jennifer Owens, Michele Dillon, Hugh Hewitt, James Hitchcock, Ted G. Jelen, Deacon Greg Kandra, Rev. James Martin, S.J., Tim Muldoon, Barbara R. Nicolosi, J. Peter Nixon, Thomas Peters, Shu-Fy H. Pongnon, Elizabeth Scalia, Paul Snatchko, Sister Mary Ann Walsh, John Kenneth White, and J. Matthew Wilson
Out of the Shadows: A Call for Reform
Kevin Appleby (Office of Migration and Refugee Policy, U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops)
Church involvement in immigration reflects both policy and pastoral concerns.
To Be the Balm: Challenges and Chances Facing Our New Priests
Fr. Robert Barron (Founder, Word on Fire global media ministry)
Now is a great time to be a priest. Some of the holiest saints have emerged during periods much like our own, fraught with difficulties and rich in opportunities.
No More Time to Waste: Challenges for the Church
Kathy Coffey (National speaker, Retreat leader, and Author)
Christians can't waste time judging, carping, and condemning. Let's get on with the task of being Christ to a hungry, hurting world.
Young Adult Catholics: Telling Our Own Stories
Kate Dugan and Jennifer Owens (From the Pews in the Back)
If young Catholics more honestly grapple with how and why we are Catholic, we might emerge with a very different version of what Catholicism is and how we do it. We need to begin to tell the story of our own Catholic identity, and it won't be the story of our parents or grandparents.
Multifaceted but Cohesive: The Sustaining Power of the Communal Tradition
Michele Dillon (University of New Hampshire)
In continuity with its past, the future of Catholicism will undoubtedly incorporate new strands into its theology, organizational structure, and everyday practices.
There and Back Again: The Roman Catholic Church in America's Next Decade
Hugh Hewitt (Professor of Law and Nationally Syndicated Radio Show Host)
"We are witnessing the opening of a great evangelical era in American Catholicism."
Taking the Catholic Church's Pulse: From Vatican II Forward
James Hitchcock (St. Louis University )
The growth of lay movements, the rise of Christian ecumenism, and the expansion of Catholic faith in the global south are all signs of health.
The People of God: In America, Europe, and the Southern Hemisphere
Ted G. Jelen (University of Nevada, Las Vegas)
Four major trends in contemporary Roman Catholicism will pervade a global church and pose both challenges and opportunities.
The Future Priest: Married with Children?
Deacon Greg Kandra (News Director for New Evangelization Television (NET))
The Church will eventually have married priests, for reasons that are as much pastoral as pragmatic. And the Church will not have a good reason to keep saying no.
Casting Out Fear: Imagining a Sympathetic Church
Rev. James Martin, S.J. (Author and Culture editor, America magazine)
The Catholic Church needs to listen to the voices of all sorts of people who have much to offer from the experience of their lives as faith-filled members of the Body of Christ.
Mysticism and the Community
Tim Muldoon (Catholic theologian, writer, and spiritual director)
Tomorrow's Catholic Church will be a communion of mystics who see their task as rooted in the incredible command of Jesus to love the neighbor.
Save the Boomers, Save the World: Redeeming Culture
Barbara R. Nicolosi (Screenwriter, Chair of Act One Program)
The Boomers' exit from cultural influence creates a two-sided pastoral challenge for the 21st-century Church.
Only the Saints Can Save Us
Our children and grandchildren are abandoning the faith because they perceive -- rightly -- that its demands are at fundamental variance with the lives we have prepared them to lead.
A Bright Future: The Church in the World
Thomas Peters (Author and Blogger at American Papist)
The universality and deeply rooted tradition of the Church will both benefit from 21st century technology.
The Future of Catholicism Is the Beautiful Mess of Me
Shu-Fy H. Pongnon (Assistant News Director, NETNY)
The Church is a beautiful mess of people, places, and things that will alternately horrify and inspire you.
From Hebrews to Hangzhou to Wholeness
Elizabeth Scalia (Patheos Catholic Channel Manager)
Like the Magi, the Church has been traveling resolutely West, and it has nearly come full-circle; it is bringing new treasure from the East and up from Africa. There is almost a sense of completion to this.
Absent Friends: The Slow March-away of Sleeping-In Millions
Paul Snatchko (Blogger and marketing manager)
I worry that this slow march-away of sleeping-in millions may portend the future of our beloved Catholic Church in the United States and the world.
Morning, Noon and Night in the Virtual Pews
Sister Mary Ann Walsh (Director of Media Relations, United States Conference of Catholic Bishops)
Today the challenge for church leaders is twofold: to speak out and to make their voices heard. The former takes courage, but the latter is no easy task because it demands that leaders take to the Web and other forms of social media to spread the Gospel.
Orthodox Catholics, Cafeteria Catholics: Signs of Crisis and Signs of Hope
John Kenneth White (Catholic University of America)
There is more light than darkness, more hope than pessimism, that the U.S. Catholic Church will adapt to a new century and, once again, attract new congregants.
The Catholic Church in American Politics: A Look Ahead
J. Matthew Wilson (Southern Methodist University)
The American Church can and must do a better job of communicating, both to its own members and to those beyond itself, the range and force of its position on other morally consequential political questions.


text: http://www.pediwear.co.uk/grenson.php?range_ID=48# (Style: IIkley) What do you people think about these boots? I have two of the same style by Grenson and another similar pair by Loakes. A lot of the UK shoe makers (such as Barker and Alfred Sargent) also produce these boots for the British country side-wear. I find them good looking, classic yet casual, and comfy yet durable. Does anyone have these shoes? I've recommended them to people on the other threads that are interested in buying 'casual boots'. Sorry, though I might just share a good thing with everyone. Hope you all find this useful/of interest.


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Jul 31, 2012 at 11:33 pm #1292520
Michael LBPL Member
@mpl_35Locale: NoCo
Some of you may remember the thread by Robert Perkins here on BPL earlier : http://www.backpackinglight.com/cgi-bin/backpackinglight/forums/thread_display.html?forum_thread_id=57951
They are in the fundraising aspect on Kickstarter now:
I love all the hiking documentaries and thought I'd share for anybody that was interested.
Somebody hook me up with links please.Aug 19, 2012 at 8:06 am #1903902
Backpack JackBPL Member
@jumpbackjackLocale: Armpit of CaliforniaAug 19, 2012 at 3:02 pm #1903961
Jason GBPL Member
@jasongLocale: iceberg lake
gee.. that budget seems a bit much to me..Aug 19, 2012 at 11:34 pm #1904084
Michael LBPL Member
@mpl_35Locale: NoCo
exactly Jack. Thanks I don't have the patience to post links from my iphone and never got around to fixing it.
I appreciate the help.
Maybe, maybe not. I don't pretend to know that area of expertise but they do breakdown the expected costs in quite a bit of detail and the end product (if the samples are an accurate portrayel) is very professional looking compared to anything else I've seen. But if you don't want to support it thats up to you. I just recall others were interested in this and wanted to share it with anybody that wants to pitch in. Not create a debate on the costs of the project.Aug 20, 2012 at 2:45 pm #1904266
Tony WongBPL Member
@valsharLocale: San Francisco Bay Area
Thanks for putting up the follow up for this project with Kickstart.
The trailer looks amazing!
I was on the JMT in August last year, about 1 month after they went.
I would love to be able to show my family this movie so they can have a better understanding of why I wanted to sleep in the dirt and be homeless for 15 days last year!
Definitely will be contributing to support this project…hope others are willing to help out to.
As for the cost of what they are doing, I am no expert either, but the sincerity of what they are posting up to show where all the money is going tells me that it is a work of passion and love that has met the reality of needing fincial support to get them to the end of it all.
Good luck to them and looking forward to seeing this movie!
-TonyAug 21, 2012 at 7:55 am #1904486
Joseph BrodyMember
@killroyLocale: SF Bay Area
I was going to pledge $1, but instead of just having a Pay Pal button, Kickstarter requires you to register and probably use a credit card, so unfortunately Kickstarter made it too hard to donate.Aug 23, 2012 at 9:53 pm #1905530
I had the same concerns but read their FAQ. I post the two most important things about their FAQ here:
I did not know this thread was already going. Mine is redundant to this, except for the FAQ and added links.
You don't give Kickstarter your credit card information if you have an amazon account. nothing is charged to your ultimate credit card (per the FAQ) unless their pledged goal is reached on the deadline date.
Kickstarter should make their FAQ easier to read. It's reached via the bottom left of their web page via the "Help" link.Aug 23, 2012 at 9:58 pm #1905533
ManfredBPL Member
If you are not interested to pledge via Kickstarter and get something in return, you can also donate directly at the website via a PayPal button.
ManfredAug 28, 2012 at 2:12 pm #1906941
Michael SchwartzBPL Member
@greenwalkLocale: PA & Ireland
BumpAug 28, 2012 at 2:16 pm #1906945
Good idea for the bump. We need to keep this in JMT-fan's mind, because they need to raise the remainder of the needed money in the next 30 days. This is really worth supporting. I donated at the JMT package level.Aug 28, 2012 at 2:22 pm #1906948
Michael SchwartzBPL Member
@greenwalkLocale: PA & Ireland
I pledged too. I think many who actually see the trailers will want to pledge too.Sep 4, 2012 at 8:35 pm #1909162
Muir Project selected by IndieWire as project of the day
I recommend fans of the JMT or the High Sierras to support their effort. Very few days left.
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Regulation: The administration finally has released its rules for curbing CO2 emissions from U.S. power plants. Far from being a plan to clean up the environment, it is in fact a road map to de-industrialization and poverty.
The tough new rules that will limit carbon dioxide output from new power plants immediately drew protests from the power industry. No surprise. But if Americans really understood what Obama is doing, they'd be up in arms, too.
Far from being an economically sensible plan to reduce U.S. pollution, this proposal will sharply raise the cost of energy to all Americans, while doing little to improve our environment.
Last year, the Institute for Energy Research estimated that the administration's "regulatory assault" on power plants would eliminate 35 gigawatts of electrical generating capacity — or 10% of all U.S. power.
The new EPA rules will make that even worse. If you wonder why Obama has the worst jobs record of any president in modern history, look no further.
"We know this is not just about melting glaciers," said Environmental Protection Agency chief Gina McCarthy in announcing the rules Friday. She linked climate change to a host of spurious public health threats.
Yet just one day earlier, appearing before a congressional committee, McCarthy admitted that even though the EPA already has extensive rules in place to curb greenhouse-gas emissions, she had no evidence that they had done anything to halt global warming.
This is a stunning admission that these regulations aren't about climate change at all, but rather part of an ideologically driven fight to tear the capitalist heart out of western civilization — plentiful energy, source of our highest-ever standard of living.
Worse, lying about the public health benefits ignores the real costs that come with the new regulations. Many big companies, faced with soaring costs for energy, will simply relocate plants and high-paying jobs overseas.
As the Wall Street Journal reported last week, iconic U.S. aluminum company Alcoa Inc. is moving production and jobs to other countries, in large part due to growing regulations and sharply higher energy costs.
This will be increasingly common, as will energy shortages around the country.
"If the carbon dioxide emissions standard for power plants proposed by the EPA today is enacted, the United States will have built its final coal-fired power plant," the Competitive Enterprise Institute said.
This isn't hyperbole. The EPA says its actions won't cost anything — but will in fact help the power industry grow. This is plainly absurd.
New coal-fired plants will be forced to use technology to trap carbon dioxide and bury it in the ground. Problem is, as the Associated Press notes, "No coal-fired power plant has done this yet, in large part because of the cost." Nor, we might add, do we have the technology needed to pull it off.
The U.S. has hundreds of years worth of low-cost coal to supply our energy needs. Now it'll be off limits, thanks to another federal edict that will cost the economy hundreds of billions of dollars and millions of jobs.


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Need help with Chevy Block Code
I recently got a 350 from a buddy of mine but I don't know what year the block is. The code on the block is K1216TPA. I've looked on all the websites with codes and none of them have TPA. And I've checked and re-checked and it is a "P", So I would really appreciate it if someone could help me. Thanks.
I don't find TPA on my reference sites either, TRA is the closest. What are the casting numbers on the bell housing extension, drivers side?
1992 350 truck, 210 hp, RPO L-05, TBI
If this is correct, the date code should be late 1991 to 1992. It should be a 1-piece rear main seal block. Heads could have been changed but would have had swirl ports like the c/n 14102193 head originally.
Yeah, Mortec is even gone from the wayback archives the last time I looked.
I found the OP's suffix at my "go-to" site: SBC suffix codes from chevymania.com, under Suffix codes.
I had looked on NastyZ28's too and plently of other websites but thank you. I really appreciate it.
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Fans watch as the Rajun Cajuns beat the Cowboys, 14-8 Wednesday night at Cowboy Diamond. (Rick Hickman / American Press)
Last Modified: Thursday, April 10, 2014 3:07 PM
By Jim Gazzolo / American Press
If only they were playing horseshoes.
Maybe then the Cowboys would get credit for getting close.
But, just like crying, there is no close in baseball. It's just wins and losses.
And some losses hurt more than others.
This one hurts because for many who went to Cowboy Diamond last night, it was personal.
The Hatfields had the McCoys, the Montagues had the Capulets, the Kardashians have, well everybody else.
McNeese fans, they have the Cajuns.
Making this extra tough was that the final score was no reflection on how the first seven innings were played.
Lafayette's 14-8 win was the game that got away from the Cowboys, Part 2.
Last week it was LSU which rallied late to put McNeese away. This time it was the rival and hated Cajuns.
Once again McNeese, a young team with a bright future, saw how quickly things can go wrong. The Cowboys led 8-7 and were just five outs from victory when the roof caved in.
Five outs from knocking off the top-ranked team in the nation.
"We are close," said first-year head coach Justin Hill. "We are close."
But this isn't horseshoes, so close doesn't count.
If the Cowboys want to finally be seated at the adult table when it comes to college baseball in this state, then they have to earn their way into the chair.
"They just had a better knockout punch," Hill said. "We played a good game, kept fighting back. They just fought back one more time."
The knockout came in the top of the eighth when McNeese walked four batters and hit another as the Cajuns scored six times.
That came just when it looked as if the Cowboys were going to send a message to the college baseball world that they had arrived.
But for the second straight Wednesday that message got lost in translation. Could be it was just a different message than we were looking for?
The Cowboys proved that while they are good enough to play with the big boys, they are still not good enough to beat them.
This time the lost opportunity was seen by the fourth-largest crowd in Cowboy Diamond history, a good portion of which came dressed in red.
Their numbers seemed to grow as the top of the eighth dragged on. Or maybe it was just that the number of those wearing blue shrunk.
In truth, the game means nothing to either team's postseaon hopes, as both still lead their conference races. But don't tell that to anyone of the 1,919 who showed up. To them this meant much, much more.
Especially those sitting on the home side last night, who at times seem to worry more about what Lafayette teams are doing rather than those from McNeese.
The only time the fans in red and the ones in blue agreed was when the final score of McNeese's 2-1 softball victory was announced over the public address.
When it comes to LSU, fans from all throughout the state suffer an inferiority complex.
Soon after cheers from that ended it was back to the baseball game, which was pretty entertaining until things got out of hand.
"I thought the fans saw a good game for seven innings," Hill said. "We were right with them."
If only this was horseshoes.
Jim Gazzolo is managing sports editor. Email him at firstname.lastname@example.com


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Chocolate espresso brownies
Picture:Quentin Jones
Good chocolate is worth the cost, says Jill Dupleix.
Men are the new chocoholics, according to new British research that shows three out of five men snack on chocolate, compared with just half of women. But we dont really need such research to know that men love chocolate, too, do we?
Theres much more to chocolate, of course, than hastily scoffed chocolate bars. Or even the standard dinner-party chocolate mousse.
When cooking, start with very good chocolate. The percentage by weight of combined cocoa solids and cocoa butter determines its seductive bittersweetness and its cost.
Plain milk chocolate may contain only about 20 per cent cocoa solids; great dark chocolate goes from 50 per cent to 85 per cent and higher. I like 70 per cent as an all-rounder tantalising and bitter but not too austere for midnight nibbling.
And one final chocolate tip: Unless a recipe specifies another method (e.g. melting the chocolate in butter or cream), melt it gently in a heat-proof bowl over a pot of barely simmering water. Dont splash it with water or cover it, as even condensation can cause it to seize into a solid mass.
Chocolate orange sticks
Styled on French chef Michel Guerards Eugenies of candied orange segments robed in bitter chocolate, these sticks are lovely with coffee at the end of a good meal.
2 large, unwaxed oranges
500g castor sugar
200g dark chocolate (e.g. 70 per cent cocoa)
100g bitter cocoa powder
■ With a small, sharp knife, cut off ends of oranges, then slice peel in strips from top to bottom, taking care to get the skin only, without the white pith. Cut the peel into long, neat strips, so that each strip is about 10cm x 1cm.
■ Bring a medium-sized pot of water to the boil.
Add the peel strips and boil for three minutes. Drain and plunge the peel into cold water. Repeat blanching process twice, with fresh boiling water each time.
■ Combine 500ml cold water and sugar in a pot and bring to the boil, stirring until sugar is dissolved. Add the drained orange peel and cook over very gentle heat for one hour. Drain and dry on a wire rack for three hours.
■ Melt the chocolate, stirring constantly. Dip each stick into the chocolate, drain and rest on a wire rack for five minutes to set a little, then roll sticks in a platter of cocoa powder until coated. Store in an airtight container, buried in extra cocoa powder.
Makes: 30
Chocolate espresso brownies
Serve as a dessert with chocolate ice-cream or rich cream, or cut into smaller squares to have with coffee. Also nice drizzled with chocolate sauce.
200g bitter dark chocolate, chopped
200g butter
4 eggs
200g castor sugar
2 tbsp espresso or very strong black coffee
200g plain flour, sifted
1⁄4 tsp salt
■ Preheat the oven to 180C. Line a small baking pan or roasting tray (e.g. about 25cm x 20cm) with buttered foil or greaseproof paper.
■ Melt the chocolate and butter, stirring until smooth. Remove from the heat and allow to cool for 10 minutes.
■ In a large bowl, beat the eggs and sugar with a hand-held electric mixer until pale. Beat in the coffee and then the half-cooled chocolate mixture. Fold in the sifted flour and salt.
■ Pour the batter into the pan and bake for 20-25 minutes. It should be crusty on top but still a bit gooey inside. Leave to cool in the pan. Serve just-warm, or cold, cut into squares.
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I tried to make a deal with them then they informed me I could nt make partial I was going to call my mom and borrow the rest then lady on the phone informed she could take that payment and I would skip a payment and for 3 months 1400 and some change but it had to be set up as automatic draft. well long story after they took the last 1400 they sent back my partial and said I was in foreclosure. I needed 10 k to reinstate my that the sheriff would be there in ten days to throw me. I call the company they continue with the scary tactics then I called an atty who informed me I had to file bankruptcy. so I cashed the check they sent me back to pay the atty. I put 30 k down on a 109k home put 15 k into i.t keep in mind I was only 200 dollars short originally .now I don't have a home and that much for rent
I called option one mortgage because I was 200 dollars short for my regular payment in march of 2007 the lady on the phone informed me that they don't take partial payments my payment was 808 so I said aloud oh I guess I should call my mom and borrow the rest the lady stopped me and well there is one thing we can do. [continued below]....
well after they took the last 1400 I was suppose to go back to my regular payment but that is not what happened. they sent me back my partial payment i originally gave them to set up this deal informing me they didn't take partials and I was in foreclosure that I had ten days to get out 10k to reinstate my loan. they used scary tactics to scare me into getting my things out to protecttry stuff then I called an attorney and he informed me I had to file bankruptcy. keep mind originally I was only 200 short not behind at all. so I cashed the check they sent back to pay lawyer I still lost my home no one helped.
instead I got a payment of 1400 every month because they wanted roll medical bills and all my bills to one payment did not include utilities. the proof is in the documents. I didn't have automatic draft to start and my payment was only 808 at tabc bank records reflect this never late 18 months but one dreadful I made the mistake of trusting their customer service to help only needed 2 more hundred they were able to change my life forever. I have never recoveredlost my job because I could get my head out of it at work. not several other insult to injury that someone actually took the time to listen they would be disgusted
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