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You need to brush up on your entomology, because most insects breath through a trachael system that starts on the surface of the body as openings called spriracles. The surface of the body of an arthropod is composed of a chitonous exoskeleton, that doesn't lend well to absorbing oxygen for repiration. The blood of the insect does not act as vertebrate blood does in transporting oxygen to the cells of the body. These tracheae carry oxygen to the cells.<quoted text>
You should really brush up on your bible passages if you expect anyone to take you seriously.
"Noah was commanded to take into the ark all the animals on land in whose nostrils was the breath of life (Genesis 6:17, 7:14-15, 22). There is no reason to believe that all the varieties of insects were on the ark because they breathe through their skin and do not have nostrils. They could have survived on floating matter or by burrowing in the mud. Some of the insects may have been on the ark in the fur of the animals or in nooks and crannies of the ark. The Bible does not teach that they had to be on board."
That goes for worms as well.
So you believe that the many millions of species of insects survived by burrowing in the mud. Do you mean insects like the 120,000 known species of Lepidoptera? Or perhaps they all clung to floating debri, whilst being pummelled by insesant rain, only to emerge from the deluge in perfect shape to immediately start breeding and hopefully do so near their host plants. Perhaps while burrowing through the mud, the Monarch butterfly for instance, was able to dig its way to mildweed plants that were no doubt buried with it. In any event, while there are numerous insect species that do live in soil, those that do not would find it difficult to survive under such conditions not even mentioning the low oxygen, high water content and pressure of being buried in this soil covered by several thousand feet of water. Yes, I can see the complete logic and certitude of your hpostheses. This must surely be how it happened.
Lake Victoria in Africa is a young lake by geological standards, yet it contains or has contained (we have managed to kill off some species) some 500 species of cichlid fish. Now recent geological evaluation of the lake bed using coring methods has revealed the unexpected discovery that 15,000 years ago there was no lake and the area was a grassland. Genetic and molecular evaluation of these fish species reveal that they all developed from a single ancestor species that entered the lake during its early formation. These species are indigenous to Lake Vicoria and are found nowhere else. This evidence reveals an episode of one of the fastest instances of macroevolution so far recorded. Or perhaps God put them there with magic. Maybe the flood miraculously deposited 500 species freshwater fish in Lake Victoria and nowhere else on earth and they were instantly able to survive and reproduce. Perhaps they were all buried in the mud of the former grassland or arrived at the lake clinging to bushes floating on the water.


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for Veterans and the Public
Karen Walls
The best years of my life were spent in the U.S. Army. I miss it! Especially the S.O.S.! I have been in recovery for a year now and have explored the artistic side I never knew I had, thanks to the VA. I am currently writing a book called "I Took the Bus," inspired by my daily trips to the VA on MUNI. The book is a comedy of everyday life on public transportation, due out September 2006.
"In the Face of Recovery" -- January 2005.

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I was wondering if anyone has tried to use the aquapad as an MP3 player/GPS in dash. It comes with Linux, CE, or Windows and an 8.4" touchscreen available in 150 or 230 nits brightness. It uses a 500MHz Transmeta CPU which should be powerful enough for those functions, and even for playing back video. This is the lowest cost webpad I've found at $899, so I'm tempted to try it out.
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Laughs, love to lighten serious cinema in Berlin
BERLIN (Reuters) - "The International," the opening movie at the Berlin film festival this year, is a thriller starring Clive Owen that tackles dubious banking practices, terrorist funding and the impact of globalization.
Europe's first big film festival of the year tackles many burning issues from the real world, underlining its reputation as a showcase for hard-hitting, topical cinema that does not always set the box office alight.
But the 2009 edition, which kicks off on Thursday, also has its fair share of comedy with Hollywood crime caper "Pink Panther 2," starring Steve Martin as the hapless Inspector Clouseau, having its international premiere in the German city.
The last-minute addition of 1950s comedy "My One and Only," featuring Oscar winner Renee Zellweger, will also turn up the star power on the red carpet, ensuring Berlin the kind of media exposure a film festival needs to thrive.
"A lot of people are going to the cinema to escape," festival director Dieter Kosslick said recently.
"People are sick and tired of the word 'crisis' and they're glad to escape into a darkened cinema for two hours to forget their troubles. Cinema is a great thing in times like these."
As well as laughs there is plenty of love, with 1920s romance "Cheri" reuniting director Stephen Frears with actress Michelle Pfeiffer more than 20 years after their collaboration on "Dangerous Liaisons."
"Love is a great topic when there's no more money," Kosslick added.
WAR, GLOBALISATION, ENVIRONMENT Continued...


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I've never heard of these before. Why put rails on then cover them?
My side rails are bare for now - who has the cheapest rail covers?
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$11.95 seems to be the cheapest I can find.
I've never heard of these before. Why put rails on then cover them?
I can't believe U have never seen these - they are all over AR15.com
You may not use ALL of the rails or every rail. It protects it from banging and such.
I had to replace 1 of my PS90 side rails after I removed the attached light. The damn Fobus light holster is polymer, and despite supposedly being spec, I had to bang it on with a mallet. Well, after doing the same to get it off, I messed up 1 of the rails.
I got a replacement rail now, and probably won't use the inner rail because it bands against my leg as I walk with the gun on the sling. But, I want to put one of these on the inner rail to protect the edges.
www.aimsurplus.com was the cheapest I've seen for $11.35.
Those are the same ones my buddy just ordered. He just bought his Midwest handguard and didn't buy any covers. After 120 rounds he said it was stating to get uncomfortable. I shot 30 rounds through it and it was pretty rough. They look great without the covers and it's kind of a shame to cover them up, but I bet they make a huge difference in comfort.
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I do think the "civilian" trend of emulating military weapons has gone to ridiculous extremes, though. A lot of this crap is useless unless you are clearing caves or on convoys while wearing night vision goggles. Perusing some of the latest gun magazines makes me laugh at some of the stuff people buy.
I dispensed with the vertical foregrip for the most part, and only use it when I have to control the Surefire or PEQ-2A. It screws up my longer-range shooting, though it is (a very little) faster up close.
Ladders serve several purposes. First, they protect the rails from getting beat up and or deformed. Second, they protect your hands from getting burned as rails transfer heat from the chamber all the way down.
Shipwreck, I offer discounts on the Magpul ladders when you buy QTY's of 4. http://www.gandrtactical.com/cgi-bin...&category=MAGP


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My niece, Kayla Stevens has been spending her time studying for her degree in social work. I haven't had much experience in that field, but I can tell you that Kayla has a heart for it. Her dream job would be in the school system, and after listening to her talk about a program that is dear to her, you can have no doubt that she will be an excellent social worker for children. When someone has a real heart for something, it simply bubbles out of them as they talk about it. Their excitement about it can not be contained. That is what I saw in Kayla the other day at my sister, Cheryl Masterson's house.
Kayla and her husband, my nephew, Garrett live next door to Cheryl, and all of Cheryl's little grandchildren love to go visit Kayla and Garrett. They would be over there all afternoon if they could. I knew that Garrett loved kids…he has all his life, but you don't know if his wife would tolerate them because they are his cousins, or if she genuinely loves them too. After listening to Kayla, I can say that there is no doubt that she loved kids too. I knew they wanted kids, so of course, she loves kids, but it is often different when they aren't your kids. Many people have no real patience for other people's kids. That is not the case with Kayla, however. She genuinely loves kids, and she genuinely wants to help them. For that reason, and from listening to her, I know that any school district would be extremely blessed to have Kayla working with their kids…she's awesome!!
This past weekend marked the completion of Kayla's college education, as she received her Masters Degree in Social Work…graduating with honors, a wonderful thing to show for all her hard work and perseverance. We are all so excited for her and she begins her new journey. I know that success will follow her wherever she goes, and that any employer would be very blessed to have her on their team. She is kind and caring, and very good at what she does. We are so proud of all you have accomplished. You are going to have a great future in social work, and your clients couldn't be more blessed. Your heart for kids and for those who need help is amazing. Congratulations Kayla!! We love you!!
My nephew, JD Parmely is a single guy who mostly just loves cars, working on cars, and driving cars. For the most part it's all about the cars for JD. But there is one more…well, really two things that are even more important to JD than his cars. I never thought I would see the day that happened. I think anyone who knows the Parmely family can guess what is more important to JD than cars. Yes…his nieces Reagan and Hattie. JD has always loved kids, and had a great time playing with his younger cousins, but no cousin can hold his heart like his nieces do.
Any man who has kids knows how quickly those kids steal your heart, but girls have a tendency to wrap their daddies around their little finger pretty quickly. While JD doesn't have kids of his own, he has found out how quickly two little girls can have a major effect on one uncle. A man spends his whole life learning to be a strong man. Nothing is supposed to have an effect on them…right? Wrong!! Enter two little girls, whose smiles can melt your heart in a second. Add to it the fact that these two little girls like some of the same things the uncle does, such as cars and motorcycles, and the fact that they don't mind getting dirty on the trails they hike, and you find yourself with every ingredient necessary to steal a heart. And that is exactly what those two little girls did.
JD still loves his cars, motorcycles, and mechanical work, and he loves working on the house he bought from his grandparents, but none of these things will ever take the place of those little nieces…and I think JD is totally ok with that. Being uncle to Reagan and Hattie is the highlight of his life. But then he always was a kid at heart. Today is JD's birthday. Happy birthday JD!! Have a great day!! We love you!!
Today, my grandson Chris Petersen heads back to Sheridan for his final semester of college. It has been a long two year road, and hard on all of us, but we are proud of what he has done. Nevertheless, while he has been here over a month, it seems like he just got here. Time flies by so quickly, and somehow along the way, this one or that one of your kids and grandkids seem to fly away. Some literally!! As each one goes, you are left to wonder what the draw of that place is, or sometimes, like with Chris, you know that it is not that place, but rather the dream. You know that they have to follow their dream, and you truly want them to be happy…even if that takes them far away from you.
The reality is that the future of our children is not ours to set. It is theirs. All their lives, you watch carefully, noting their talents and abilities, and wondering where their future lies. I think that for most parents, the hope is that their kids future wont take them too far away, because while we have been watching their little lives as they grew, our hearts just never planned for that moment when they would tell us that their future plans and our idea of their future plans are simply not the same. As they leave, you feel like your heart is being torn from your chest. You fell like the tears will never stop, and in reality, sometimes…when you least expect it…when you thought you were finally ok, those wretched tears come rushing back to you again.
As Chris leaves, I think about the fact that once again, half of my children and grandchildren don't live nearby. It makes me feel lonely. For Chris, the homesickness will flood in, because he is once again alone there, without his family, with whom he is very close. I know he would rather stay here, but he can't. And with job placement looming ahead, we know that the distance will grow. I want Chris to go where they place him, because it is a once in a lifetime experience. He won't have to stay there permanently. I know that his ultimate dream lies in a different place, closer to home, if not right here in Casper. But, dreams can change. He may like the place where his job placement takes him. He may choose to stay there, or go somewhere else. And if he does, we will be ok here. We will miss him terribly, and we will notice that empty chair where he should be, but we will know that he is off following his dream…like other family members before him…and we will adjust.
Change is a part of life, whether we like it or not. Our children, once grown, are not children anymore. They are adults with the right to make their own choices. We can't live their lives for them. We are their past in a way, even though we will always be there for them, and they can always call our home their home. We are home base, but the world is out there. It is theirs to see and explore. So as each one leaves, all I can think is…and off you go. Remember where you came from, walk with God, don't forget the way home, and while we miss you, we'll be alright…right here, holding down the fort.
All dads are special in their own ways, whether they are dad to boys, girls, or a mix of both, once they become dads they truly become a totally different person. A man who has never been a dad, can love children or not, but when the children are his own, they are just different…special, and well…perfect. Their own children are always amazing, and its simply because their are their own. It doesn't really matter if they wanted boys or girls, or some of each, because when that little one arrives, their Daddy's Heart kicks into high gear and they find themselves thinking that there never was a greater kid than the one they were given. And each new child is viewed the same.
I've seen the Daddy's Heart in so many people, beginning with my own dad, Allen Spencer, then with my husband, Bob and his dad, Walt Schulenberg. Whatever their kids needed was priority. I don't mean to say that we were all spoiled rotten, because we had rules and discipline, but when it came to making our lives wonderful, they were right there, making sure that we were so very blessed. It was not about lots of things, but rather the love they showed to us every day. Whenever things were wrong in our lives, there were our dads, with a hug and the words, "It will be alright." And, of course, they were right. Everything was always alright, because our dads made sure of it, or maybe it was just their wisdom, in that they knew that the tragedies we faced today were most often not as bad as we thought they were, and tomorrow was another day…that would usually be much better, because things usually look very different the next day.
Then, I watched my sons-in-law, Kevin Petersen and Travis Royce step into that role with their children, I could see that another generation of children in my family were in the very best of hands. Their dads, just like my dad, my father-in-law, and my husband before them had the Daddy's Heart. They would do their very best to teach the kids the right way to go, and to fix the boo boos of life as they came along. Kevin and Travis are dads, and like all good dads, their kids are their top priority. And since their kids are pretty much grown now, I know that they will someday be the grandpas of their family. It is a place of honor and wisdom, and a place of being a little bit different kind of dad than they were before, but still a great blessing nevertheless. Happy Father's Day to the dads in my life, and all dads everywhere. And a special Happy Father's Day to my dad and my father-in-law in Heaven. We love and miss you very much, every day.
When a loved one passes away, you don't get to see them on this Earth any more, but they seem to take up a new kind of space all their own, because they are always on your mind. You may not even realize that you are thinking of them exactly, but they are there in the back of your mind, just beneath the surface, until something happens that brings their memory to the forefront again. It isn't always a sad thing when it happens, but sometimes it is. I think that as time goes by, we are able to look more to happy memories than lonely tears. I don't think it is a bad thing to have your loved ones living in your memory, occupying a special place in your heart, or even always being on your mind, it's just that sometimes it is a little hard when you are hit with a ton of bricks moment…when their memory is thrown out there so unexpectedly that it does bring tears, and you are helpless to stop them. Really, it's the only way, once a loved one has passed away.
In many ways, we like having them living there, in the back of our minds, because it give us a warm sense of Heaven…a closer connection to it, maybe. Someone very dear to us lives there now, and like my search for new connections in my family history, just knowing they are there, waiting in Heaven for us to join them someday, makes me feel like I am a part of Heaven already. I guess that is really because a part of my heart lives there now, and really always has. It encourages me to keep going forward because for me and my family, there is an expected end…a destination. While my journey must remain here for now, and God is taking the time to show me the beautiful things He has made here, I know that someday, my own journey will take me to a place I haven't and couldn't ever travel to before, where I will see my loved ones in person again, but for now I must wait for that glorious day to arrive.
Each item I see that belonged to those I love returns them to the forefront of my mind again. Our memory is often triggered by something we see, hear, or even smell, because in our memory files, our senses are tied to those we love. I'm thankful for those ties really, even though sometimes the memories hurt a little, because it is those memories that keep my loved ones alive, in the back of my mind, waiting for their moment to grace my thoughts once again. I love each and every one of those loved ones, although I cannot picture all of them here. Parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins, a sister-in-law, and three nieces are waiting in Heaven. I love then, and they are always on my mind.
I think it's a good thing that my niece, Machelle Moore likes to do a lot of outdoor, tomboy kinds of things, because with a husband and two sons, she is pretty much surrounded by those things. Her family loves to go camping and recently purchased her parent's old travel trailer. They love spending time up in the Big Horn Mountains. The boys get to have lots of time to get out of town and do something different, and for Machelle, that is what it's all about…spending time with her family and watching her boys grow up. Of course, being married to, Steve, the love of her life is one of the things that is closest to Machelle's heart, and something that has made her life wonderful for the past fifteen years. Doing things with her three boys is what she most likes to do.
Machelle also likes to get away once in a while and go to Las Vegas with her sister, Susan Griffith or her aunt, Rachel Schulenberg. The fast paced party lifestyle is fun to go participate in once in a while, and since her husband, Steve doesn't like to rally travel much, he stays home with the boys so she can go and have a good time. She also likes to come to Casper sometimes to visit family members here, and while the boys come with her about half the time, they don't always. Since she and Rachel were good friends before Rachel married her Uncle Ron, and moved to Casper, it is one way to spend time with her friend.
Machelle always liked to come to Casper to visit though. When she came down with her mom, Debbie Cook, to visit her grandparents. As a little girl, she always seemed especially excited to come and spend time with them. As they grew older, she would come and cut their hair for them. She was their personal hair stylist, and that is not an easy thing to have these days, but nevertheless, they had their own personal hair stylist…their granddaughter, Machelle. I suppose that the fact that she loved them with all her heart, did have something to do with that privilege. Machelle would do just about anything for her grandparents. And that has endeared her to many of us in the family. Machelle is simply a good hearted person, and the kind of friend you want to have. Today is Machelle's birthday. Happy birthday Machelle!! Have a great day!! We love you!!
There is nothing worse, for the youngest sibling, than to be left at home while the rest of the kids get to go to school. They just don't understand why they can't go along. I'm sure that after a while they forget some and go find something to occupy themselves until the rest of the kids come home, but that just doesn't really alleviate that lonely feeling. They love their siblings and they miss them, and that is all there is to it. So every morning they hurry to get ready, hoping that maybe today will be the day when they finally get to go along…even putting on their own backpack to show their mom that they are ready…but to no avail.
My grand niece, Aleesia Spethman is the youngest of my niece, Jenny and her husband, Steve's kids. She has three older brothers, and she thinks they are the greatest. They feel the same way about her too. When the boys go outside to play, Aleesia thinks she should get to go outside too. When they go to school, she wants to go too. It doesn't really matter what the boys are doing, because if they are doing it, Aleesia wants to do it too. Her brothers are the coolest…after all.
Still, like it or not, Fall happens, and the boys have to go back to school, because that is what kids do in the Fall. And that leaves Miss Aleesia standing at the front door, in her Jammys and her boots, with her Little Mermaid backpack, feeling a little bit like she is on the outside looking in. She wants to go where her brothers are, but she is not allowed to do so. It's simply against the rules. And that leaves a sad look on our smiley girl's little face.
It's such a sad little scene…a little girl looking longingly out the door, wishing she could go with her brothers, and do all the cool things they get to do. There she is wondering why she is the baby of the family. It just isn't fair. Her mommy looks on with her own heart breaking just a little bit for this tiny girl of hers who is already learning that life isn't always fair. It is a moment that will stay in her memory files, like it will for anyone who sees this picture. There is no way to explain to Aleesia that it has to be this way…for now. No way to explain that before she knows it, she will be in school too, and then she will wish she could stay home with mommy and have girl time. So, Jenny does the only thing she can do. She goes to her girl, and invites her to play some little game, or asks her if she wants to go to the mall, or maybe watch her favorite movie. Before she can shed too many tears, her mommy has her mind focused on other things, and the sad moment is over. She will miss her brothers several more times before they get home, but then…when school is done for the day…she puts on her smiley face again. Her brothers are home…and all is right in her world.
Watching Matthew grow from a baby, to a toddler, to a little boy of nine years, I have seen so many changes in him. He was his daddy's boy from the very start…in fact I am amazed at just how much he looks like my nephew, Rob Masterson. They are like twins, except for the difference in their ages. They are a lot alike in their personalities too. Both are tough guys, but when it comes to their sisters, they are as kind as can be. Matthew is so patient with the girls. He likes being big brother to Anna, and doesn't even mind being little brother to Raelynn, and oldest sister, Christina. In some ways, I think it would be hard to be the only boy in a family of girls, but Matthew doesn't seem to mind. He is so loving and caring toward his sisters, and he would defend them to the end…even against his parents, if he thinks the situation warrants it. Nevertheless, he is not above torturing them himself…but, understand this…no one else had better try.
Matthew has a caregiver's heart…a bit like his Great Aunt Caryn and his Grandma, my sister, Cheryl. Recently, when his mom, my niece Dustie, had to have surgery, he stayed by her side for two days, making sure that she had whatever she needed. Matthew may be a little boy, but his heart is great big, and he is a family man to his very core. That makes him a hero is his mother's eyes, and I think there are a lot of us who would absolutely agree with her on that. It's funny, that while Matthew is going to be a big third grader this year, not much has changed in his personality, because Matthew is clearly a boy who is completely settled on who he is. His family is important, and he is all about what is important.
Matthew is, nevertheless, a macho man. He loves sports. He plays basketball and soccer, and he is learning to shoot. Like most boys his age, he is excited about all of the opportunities that have come his way in the area of sports. He never was the kind of kid to sit around doing nothing. He is always on the move. That is a good thing when it comes to sports. You have to stay on top of things if you are going to be a good player, and Matthew is a mover. He is able to scoot around quickly to be where he needs to be to do some good in the game. I am quite certain that as he grows up, he will be a great player and team member. Today is Matthew's 9th birthday. Happy birthday Matthew!! Have a great day!! We love you!!
My niece, Kellie is one of the happiest, most positive people I have ever met…in fact, I can't recall a time when she wasn't happy. Kellie is one of those people who look for happiness where ever she goes, and when you look for happiness, I believe you will always find it. She doesn't let the little problems in life get her down. Many of us could learn something from Kellie's happiness, because it isn't that no negative things ever happens in her life, but rather what she chooses to do with it that makes her life happy. I love to hear Kellie laugh, because when she does, you are about to laugh too. That's just the way it is. You can't be around Kellie when she is laughing and not laugh too. Her laugh is the most contagious laugh I have ever heard.
Kellie is such a free spirit. She knows what she likes, and that's what she does. Her home reflects her brightly colored tastes. Nothing dreary can exist in Kellie's place, because that just doesn't fit in her joy, joy, joy…down in my heart style. If you go to Kellie's house, you will find it bright and cheery…just like her, but be aware that she has a bird. I don't know how much Petey is loose in the house, but I think that if Kellie is there, Petey is free to roam. And maybe Petey isn't the kind of bird who likes to dive bomb people, but many birds are. I do know that Petey likes to nap on Kellie's shoulder. Why should he be different? Lots of people love to be around Kellie…so you can't blame him.
Family is the biggest thing in Kellie's life. She is very close to her parents, my sister, Allyn and her husband Chris, sisters, Jessi and Lindsay, sister-in-law, Chelsea, brother, Ryan, brothers-in-law, Jason and Shannon, and of course, her nephew, Ethan, and niece, Aurora. She loves taking pictures with all of them, to keep as memories of the great times they have had. She loves spending time up on the mountain at her parents place there, just hanging around by the campfire. In Kellie's life, the only thing more important than her family is her Lord. Kellie loves music ministry, and is an amazing singer, and forever an uplifting person. We are all very blessed to have Kellie in our lives. Today is Kellie's birthday. Happy birthday Kellie!! Have a wonderful day!! We love you!!
Every time I look at this picture of Bob's great grandfather, Orin Eugene Noyes, who went by Eugene, I can't help but notice that he looks like the fictional character Geppetto from the book, Pinocchio, or at least the picture I have in my head of what he would have looked like. I never met Bob's great grandfather, nor did Bob, because Eugene passed away in 1928, but when you look at him, you can see that he was a nice and very kind man. I wanted to know a little bit more about him, so I began to look for any stories there might be out there. I wasn't very successful in finding any stories about him, so I decided to see what he did for a living. I don't know, maybe I had a feeling.
As you all know, Geppetto was a wood carver, more specifically, he made wood furniture. That was how he came up with the idea of making Pinocchio. So, I started looking for any other information on Eugene Noyes. In my search, I found out that his dad was a farmer. That isn't really anything that would tie in to my idea of who Eugene reminded me of. I kept looking and came across a census in 1910. I was quite surprised to find that Eugene Noyes was the owner of a furniture store. How funny is that? No, he didn't build the furniture…at least not that I know of, but he sold furniture, and that was what Geppetto did too. I know it is a little odd, but Geppetto is who Bob's great grandfather reminded me of, and as it turns out, he was a similar type of person.
As I look at this man, who had a big part in giving me my husband, I can see what a gentle soul he was. His face showed such gentleness…such kindness. I think he was a man who very much loved being a father and grandfather, and loved his family with all his heart. No, his life was not childless as that of Geppetto, but I believe that they shared a love of children, and that desire to be parents. Eugene wasn't always a furniture store owner, but rather a farmer like his father before him. He started out farming, and then owner the furniture store, which makes me wonder if there was a drought, or the crops were lost for some other reason, and he decided to try something different. After about ten years in the furniture business, he decided to retire back to farming, and would do that for the rest of his life. Nevertheless, for those ten years, he was very close to the Geppetto that I have imagined him to be.


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help having problems following pattern. anybody work with toe up lace socks?
What pattern are you following and where are you having a problem?
starting the lace portion. sounds like top of sock has 33 stitches to start and bottom 32. I figured that to follow pattern need 36 stitches to correctly follow row 1. the pattern is called purdy peas found free online. Row 1: k1,yf, k2 , sl1-k2tog-psso, k2, yf, k1 (x4), knit to end of round
There's 8 repeated sts, times 4 is 32 plus 1 at the begiing is 33. A yo doesn't use a stitch, the sl1k2togpsso decs 2 sts that the yo adds.
thanks found it the * I was adding the k1 at beginning every time.
I just read a post here that said the YO doesn't count as a stitch. That sure clears up the problem I was having also. I counted the stitches I already knitted (right needle) in order to figure out how many I had to go (I got lost lol) I was all mixed up because I was counting the YO as a stitch.
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It counts as a stitch after you make it, but it doesn't use a stitch before you finish the row. Just like a dec uses 2 sts but results in one when you're done.


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Aug. 26, 2014
EL PASO, TEXAS – The UTEP soccer team will play host to New Mexico State in the FirstLight Federal Credit Union Battle of I—10 at 7 p.m. at University Field Wednesday. There is free admission to the contest, and as part of "Student Appreciation Night" the first 100 UTEP students will receive sunglasses.
The Miners (1-0-1) will be looking to maintain an unblemished record both on the year and in the series against the Aggies (0-2-0). UTEP posted home wins in both 2009 and 2011 while securing a road triumph in 2012. The contest in 2011 was cancelled due to lightning, and the two squads did not meet last year.
"We really appreciated the phenomenal turnout at home against Texas State," UTEP head coach Kevin Cross said. "We need our awesome fans to come out again for our home Battle of I-10 versus NM State on Wednesday night. We need our 12th man again!"
UTEP battled Texas State to a scoreless draw in the 2014 season opener on Aug. 22 before taking out Abilene Christian, 1-0, in overtime on the road on Aug. 26. Senior Mackenzie German provided the match winner off a feed from sophomore Bri Barreiro against the Wildcats but the story through two tilts has been quality team defense and timely saves by senior Sarah Dilling.
The Miners have posted back-to-back shutouts to start the year for the first time 2011 and the fourth occasion in program history. The Orange and Blue notched consecutive blankings in 1997 while stringing together three straight at the onset of both the 2008 and 2011 campaigns.
UTEP has yielded a combined five shots on goal, which ties the 2008 squad for the second-lowest total through two matches at the school. The 1997 edition of the Miners conceded just one in the first two tilts before allowing 12 shots on goal in the third contest of the campaign.
Both games have gone to overtime, the first such start to a season in program annals. Overall it is the sixth time at the school that there have been consecutive overtime contests. It previously happened in 1997, 2001, 2004, 2011 and 2013. The Miners have never played three straight overtime tilts.
The Aggies enter the contest at 0-2-0, falling at Loyola Marymount, 3-1, in their opener on Aug. 22 before being upended by Texas State at home, 2-1, on Aug. 23. Jannae Cambra has scored both of the goals on the year while Layla Todd and Holly Abdelkader have each registered an assist. Taylor Hammack has played all 180 minutes in net, recording 10 saves on 15 shots faced.
NM State has been outshot, 30-17, while also being at a disadvantage in corner kicks (13-7) but it has managed to play disciplined soccer in terms of fouls. The opposition has been whistled for 18 infractions compared to just 10 on the Aggies.
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PITTSBURGH - A balanced offensive attack helped the University of Pittsburgh volleyball team (2-2) defeat Coastal Carolina (0-4) in straight sets (25-20, 25-11, 25-23) on the opening night of the Pittsburgh Panthers Invitational at Fitzgerald Field House in front of 973 fans.
Four Panthers had at least six kills, led by Jasmine Dittrich with nine. Setter Lindsey Zitzke dished out a game-high 32 assists and Margy Acton contributed a game-best nine digs. Coastal was led by Gabriella Horvath who had a game-high 11 kills.
"I first have to give a shout out to the crowd. Almost 1,000 people here, it was an awesome atmosphere," Pitt head coach Toby Rens said. "For the team aspect, I thought we did an excellent job of executing our game plan and keeping our composure. I thought we made some good adjustments during the week in preparation, and it was a total team effort tonight."
The Chanticleers gained an early 8-5 advantage in the first set, but the Panthers answered with a 4-0 run sparked by Dittrich who connected with Zitzke for numerous quick set kills at the net. Dittrich finished with six spikes on nine attempts in the frame (.444 hitting percentage).
The Panthers largest lead of the set was six at 19-13, but a 4-1 CCU run forced Pitt into a time. Out of the called timeout, each team would score three points before Dittrich and Mechael Guess each tallied a kill and combined for a block to end the first set, 25-20.
Behind three service aces by Zitzke, Pitt raced out to a 7-0 advantage in set two. The Panthers held a comfortable lead the entire set, with its largest lead reaching 14 on the final kill of the stanza by Kate Yeazel. Pitt was helped out by CCU hitting at a .000 clip in the set (5K - 5E - 19TA). Pitt's Alexa Campbell had a team-best four kills in the frame.
The third set was closely contested throughout, with neither team gaining more than a four point advantage (CCU led 7-3 early on). The set featured 11 ties and three lead changes, and with frame knotted at 23-23, CCU had a serving error and a hitting error in consecutive plays which ended the game.
In the opening game of the Pittsburgh Panthers Invitational, Butler (3-1) defeated Howard (0-2) in three sets (25-13, 25-22, 25-14).
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Abstract and Applied Analysis
Volume 2014 (2014), Article ID 575298, 19 pages
New Scheme of Finite Difference Heterogeneous Multiscale Method to Solve Saturated Flow in Porous Media
1Department of Mathematics, Xiangnan University, Chenzhou 423000, China
2Department of Soil and Water Sciences, China Agricultural University and Key Laboratory of Plant-Soil Interactions, MOE, Beijing 100094, China
Received 4 October 2013; Accepted 16 January 2014; Published 2 March 2014
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Copyright © 2014 Fulai Chen and Li Ren. This is an open access article distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited.
A new finite difference scheme, the development of the finite difference heterogeneous multiscale method (FDHMM), is constructed for simulating saturated water flow in random porous media. In the discretization framework of FDHMM, we follow some ideas from the multiscale finite element method and construct basic microscopic elliptic models. Tests on a variety of numerical experiments show that, in the case that only about a half of the information of the whole microstructure is used, the constructed scheme gives better accuracy at a much lower computational time than FDHMM for the problem of aquifer response to sudden change in reservoir level and gives comparable accuracy at a much lower computational time than FDHMM for the weak drawdown problem.


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Catalytic Converter DIY??
i looked and didn't see a thread for replacing the catalytic converter. maybe i missed it.
anyone ever do this? i'm in FL so the BavAuto part would work for me.
Step 1: Cut out old ones.
Step 2: Weld in new ones.
Take it to a custom exhaust shop, let them put it in. I got both of mine installed for $100 which I recouped by selling the old ones to a recycler. Overhand blind welding is not easy, its best to let someone who does it all day long do it. Even if they are not a BMW specialist.
Do you enjoy working on rusty exhaust systems? If so, it's a remove/replace job.
Bear in mind, the I6 exhaust manifold bolts are, I believe, $21 apiece, so don't break them if you can help it. http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts...83&hg=11&fg=50
Pappa Bear, he has a six; different ballgame. The Bav Auto cats are an assembly, with the pipes attached.
sounds like something my specialist will be doing for me. there goes another several hundred bucks.:dunno:
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I ask the OP to run a search and let us know better DIY links that pop up so the next person stands on his shoulders.
It would have been nice if the OP had gone through the catalytic converter threads to find the best to help others ... but nonetheless, I just wrote this up for the bestlinks.
- How to remove & replace a catalytic converter (1) & how to fix rattling cat shields (1) & P0420 codes related to cats (1) (2) (3) & cat autopsy photos (1) & what kills cats (1) & an EPA fact sheet on catalytic converter warranties (1)
We probably could use work on these - but since I've never worked on my cats, I don't have any personal knowledge of what is of interest to others in the future so that's what we have now.
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That's a great idea, but national forest seem to get busier each year.
I want to see what answer you get.
Greetings all,
I was wondering where a good place might be in a national forest area where one could find a solitary spot (away from family camping areas) to camp overnight (1 night), be free to safely target shoot and be able to have a small campsite with campfire.
Have been doing a lot of searching on web... have accumulated a number of maps to determine national forest locations, dispersed camping areas, restricted areas to avoid and so forth. It's a bit confusing.
Where does one go, legally, to be in the middle of nowhere and be able to do these things?
Thank you for any information you can provide.
That's a great idea, but national forest seem to get busier each year.
I want to see what answer you get.
My memory is a little fuzzy, but wasn't concealed carry just recently allowed in national forests? My thinking is that you won't be allowed to target practice, you'll have to find a range or a friend with a field or something for that, but I'd find it hard to believe that you couldn't just go camp there for a night. The fire would depend on any burn bans in your area due to a lack of rain. You should be able to check online for some more information. Just google the national park/forest you want to go to, it'll probably have a website.
Let us know what answer you come up with, I'd like to know more about what is allowed/not allowed in parks!
It's the national parks that just started allowing carry (depending on state law). The national forests have no problem w/ it as far as I am aware, so long as it's legal in your state.
Thank you for responses.
Unless I'm mistaken, I think you can go shooting in National Forest areas. You just have to avoid the restricted areas.
Regarding the campfires, ty and yes I came across some website info regarding that. They are pretty firm on what they'll allow, and where.
For simplicity sake, I suppose I'll have to conduct the two activities independently of each other....shooting in known legal/safe areas, camping in designated areas.
I suppose it's possible to drive way out into "No Man's Land" public areas (non-reservation/park) with nothing around you for many miles, shoot responsibly, then sit down on a rock to have a sandwich while burning a candle


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Before the guy is drawn and quartered, is the land wet year round or is it only wet now? Is it really private or state land? Could this be a case of zealous enforcement? Before you pay the ticket make sure if you were on private land and if it was private get photos of where you were at. As to wet lands, is it truely wetlands or land that is only wet right now? Is it connected to a flowing stream? Get a copy of the guidelines from the DEQ and see if it qualifies as a true wet lands or only land that only the lowest land around and just holding water until it soaks into the ground.
Sorry it's Michigan your talking about, So Hydric soil is a wetland criteria that Mi uses....Hydric soil occurs when soil is kept moist for less than 2 weeks...
Opppsie, the whole State is a wet land according to DEQ
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I was heading into NYC for the night. Train was at 8:26. I was leaving from the Dunellen train station. I got there at about 8:05. Parked my car in the back of the lot where no other cars were (no ding monsters) and noticed as I was walking to the station that two other cars pulled in pretty much at the same time as me, parked pretty far away and stayed in their cars. I thought this was odd (I have theft paranoia already from last time it was stolen). So I go up on the train platform and I keep watching these two cars. They sit there for about 5 minutes then they pull out and drive over to my car and park on both sides of it for like 30-90 seconds. This is where I knew the **** was on and I started to flip out. I needed to be in the city (it was extremely important that I be there) but I was not going to leave my car there. My train was coming in 4 minutes. So I called my parents, they live about 4 minutes from the station. Told her to get her ass down to the station and take my car to their house....I go down to my car to wait for them and as I am sitting there one of the guys in the cars, there were about 6 guys in the 2 cars it seemed, opens his door and kinda peaks over to see what is going on....
Long story short, they showed up, we switched cars, I missed my train (dammit) and as soon as we pulled out of the lot the other two cars left.
I managed to get to the city on another train line, and all was well, and I picked my car up at 3 am at my parents house and drove it home, put it in the garage, cut the fuel, autolocked it, locked the doors, and locked the garage!!
I was definately followed.
I was too pissed off/flustered to really concentrate on the situation, so I did not get the car models they were driving or the plates...I know, I could kill myslef. It was a dark colored non descript looking Buick and I think an older Saturn Sedan, silver in color. Dunellen is little be more south than these guys have been, so I am very worried now.
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"King's Speech" leads Golden Globe nominations
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BEVERLY HILLS (Reuters) - "The King's Speech" led the film nominations for Golden Globe awards on Tuesday with seven nods, including best film drama, among a group of films in the race for Hollywood's top honors, the Oscars.
Close behind with six nominations each were boxing film "The Fighter" and Facebook movie "The Social Network," which also claimed spots among the best film drama nominees. Rounding out the list of five contenders in that important category were "Inception" and "The Black Swan," each with four nominations.
Nominees for best movie comedy or musical were "The Kids Are All Right," "Alice in Wonderland," "Burlesque," "The Tourist" and "Red."
The Golden Globes are given by the Hollywood Foreign Press Association and are one of the key film honors ahead of the Oscars, the world's top movie honors, given by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.
Philip Berk, the president of the HFPA, called Tuesday's nominees "a wonderful mix" of films.
Notably absent from the nominees were widely touted "True Grit," and "Winter's Bone," which has been a critical darling among low-budget and independent films this past year. "True Grit" star Jeff Bridges had widely been expected to pull in a nod for best actor in a drama, yet he failed to make the list.
In fact, it was "Social Network" star Jesse Eisenberg, portraying the website's founder Mark Zuckerberg," who landed in the category for best dramatic film actor against Colin Firth, who plays a stuttering British king in "King's Speech." Continued...


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Hi, there is much discussion on here about lifetime transmission oil, (remembering the Diff as well). Many believe that lifetime is a misnomer, I read a small but interesting article that said if you change the transmission oil do it at around 60K miles (KM equivalent). If you leave it much later then the oil becomes thicker and the wear profile of the transmission in a sense accommodates this ageing of the oil. So much so that if you wait till, say 100K to change the oil, then it is so much thinner when new and it is this that can lead to problems with the transmission. The moral being change well before say 100k and after this leave it as it may cause more issues and offer no tangible benefit.
Well I'm in trouble then because my gearbox pan started leaking a few days ago and now I "have to" change the pan and the oil . I doubt it makes much of a difference , because unless you change the oil a half a dozen times the vast majority of the oil remains in the gearbox when you drain it from the drain point
The whole point is for people to make decisions for themselves as to whether or not you should change the oil. People can show cars with 200k miles without an transmission oil change, then another with say 50K with a leaking transmission pan, but in these cases BMW still reuse the old oil and top up that what was lost to the leak...... peace of mind always comes at a price!!!! I for myself have yet to decide as I want to keep this car for a long time !!!
With well petrol and oil as a diminishing resource, and going at an ever faster rate, in 2025 the consumption of oil will exceed that which is available, upto that point petrol and oil will continue to rise and rise. We should only look at the current issues with unrest in the Middle East to see what is a forecast for the near future...............for my part I have found the car that I am content to take into the future......
Mute point anyone converted a 6 series to LPG ???????
Lifetime transmission fluid is one of those "black magic" subjects. Very difficult to get a straight answer since it is hard to prove the different trains of thought.
My understanding of this issue is the same as the OP. Changing tranny oil on a car with high mileage can result in accelerated transmission failure. A couple of BMW techs have also told me this. The techs told me that the clutch packs in auto transmissions have friction material on each disc. As the friction material wears off, it is suspended in the oil. Oil with suspended friction material helps the clutch packs continue to work even though the discs now have less friction material on them.
Change to new "slippery" oil and the worn clutch packs will wear out at an accelerated rate compared to just leaving in the old oil.
The techs also said you still should change out the oil at 100K miles because by that point the fluid is contaminated to where it does more harm than good.
There is no way I can verify this info but it sounds reasonable to me. Luckily I have a 6 MT so I don't have to worry about the "to change or not to change" dilemma.
Don't worry about oil shortages, we've got you covered here in Canada with the tar sands. ;)
I imagine I'll have a newer M6 before worrying about the tranny fluid.
There will be some technology advances, whether real or imagined that make drilling for oil environmentally safe. Therefore the politicians can please both sides. Then we get to charge $110 a barrel. And what would become of one of our dearest friends, OPEC.
petrol prices
So you can see we have to really love our 6 Series and at times get the 25mpg and 30+mpg when doing 80mph on the motorway and 18 mpg when really having some fun........which is the best lol
Gas prices are frustrating here in the states but i always say to myself i had the option to buy a hybrid but i chose a 6 as well as a LS400 and a Rover so i shouldnt really complain outloud about it. im part of the problem lol Typical American as my Canadian cousins would say..
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Yes I have done 30k miles on my 630i on LPG without a single problem. Fabulous conversion, Prinz system.
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I will change my pan and oil when the time comes. I did it with my 7 series and didnt regret it. I changed mine at 150,000 KM.
I couldnt believe the cost of the oil! I think I spent $175 on the oil alone. The guy at the dealership calls it "liquid gold"!! Its under lock and key at the dealership!
As for the filter, when I realized that BMW uses a paper filter, not a chain or other type, it leads me to believe that there is no way fluid and a paper filter can last the lifetime of the vehicle.... maybe the lifespan of when you actually own the car!.
Im only at 50,000 right now, but when I get there, if I still own the car, I will definitely change it.
Just drop mine at 50K miles. Had the dealer do it and it didn't cost me anything realy. :) How you may ask. Well, I have a BMW credit card that I use a lot, and I've racked up so many points that you can actually convert to use at the dealership. So I use some points to pay for my service charge.
I hope some one can help me with my next problem:
I changed the sealing of the carterpan and drained the transmission fluid.
But now I don't now where to fill the transmission fluid.
I was hoping someone can help me with a picture or general section of the engine where to look.
Thanks in advance.
Hi! there is a golden rule never drain until you have opened the fill plug!!!! Otherwise you cannot get the fluid back in! Having said this there is a thread on how to fill, it needs a pump and you have to follow a set procedure it is not just a matter of poring it back in !!!! The fill plug is just up from the exhaust pipe on the drivers side you cannot miss it, it can be a pig to release and even tighten up later!!!! If you get a copy of the TIS it is easy to find!!!!!
I trust we are talking auto box here??? If it is the manual transmission then it is fairly straight forward in terms of filling....
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"The NCAA formulas used to determine student-athlete stipends are not appropriate," Haden said. "Having interviewed 15 different athletes and broken down their stipend against their bills, they are left with about $5 per day for food. I just do not think that is right."
The current formula does not take into account the different costs associated with going to USC and living in Los Angeles as opposed to Washington State and a small town like Pullman.
"I would change the formula," said Haden. "If you used the 'cost-of-attendance' formula, I am told USC student-athletes would get about $3,300 more per year. Of course, it would go on the athletic department's budget. We can afford to do this, while some of the others cannot."
And of course, USC cannot make unilateral changes nor can the Pac-12 amend the rule for the conference.
"The NCAA has to do it. It is pushing the proverbial rock up the hill because some of the institutions cannot afford to do it."
Nevertheless, the USC athletic director will continue to push for reform in the hopes of improving the health and wellness of the student-athletes.
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Altaar – 'Altaar' (Indie)
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Norway's Altaar has crafted a truly innovative, intricate and emotional effort with their self-titled LP. The record consists of two epic tracks, "Tidi Kjem Aldri Att" and "Dei Absolutte Krav Og Den Absolute Nåde." The former, an instrumental, lurches along at a mid-tempo pace, adding layer upon layer of thick guitars and ambient noise.
The latter introduces raspy vocals and a black metal vibe. Both songs are extremely atmospheric and droney. Great care is given to tones, creating a very intimate album experience. The cover art is beautiful, too.
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They have released some EPs and splits, but Commuters is the debut full-length from the Swiss band Coilguns. Their style is hard to pigeonhole. It's sometimes frenzied and chaotic, other times controlled and almost avant-garde.
They have drawn comparisons to groups like Converge and The Dillinger Escape Plan, and while that's a good start, Coilguns doesn't have a bass player, with the guitarist using pedals and amps to make it sound like he's playing both. Some songs are catchy, others dissonant. It's a challenging listen, but ultimately a rewarding one.
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The retro heavy/speed/thrash movement is alive and well; at least in the eyes of Sweden's Enforcer. Playing around in that nether region of the late period of NWOBHM just before thrash metal and what would eventually become glam metal diverged, Enforcer take the very early sound of Mötley Crüe and inject it with just a bit more of a heavier, European flair, almost as if Iron Maiden grew up on the Sunset Strip.
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I am looking for a modern nice attractive design for SIDC Organization In lebanon. SIDC is a charity HIV /AIDS organization…
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The community template is nice, but colors are not suitable, i like the header design, but i tihnk the content design is not suitable too.
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Which colors do you prefer? Do you want to use a CMS like wordpress or should the design be a html-template?
Look at IceBreaker template, there are some blue colors you may like it. Otherwise, I can always do for you custom design. Just contact with me by e-mail.
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Wordpress is a CMS which allows you to manage your site very easily. A html-template is just the design without a admin menu. There isn't a big difference between normal html-templates and a wordpress templates. I just have to know if your current system runs on a content management system or not.
I think you need a normal html-template, huh?
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A man upon whom continuous sunshine falls is like the earth in August: he becomes parched and dry and hard and close-grained.
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Its timber is of some value, being white, tough, and close-grained.
The Lawson Cypress produces a valuable wood, close-grained and strong, yet light.
The close-grained, firm wood, which can be worked with ease, is not highly esteemed.
These old paper-hangings were of very heavy and strong materials, close-grained, firm and durable.
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With the books not even closed on the 2006 midterm elections, political operatives are already analyzing Montana's electoral trends as they try to pin down winning strategies for 2008. But as the last of the provisional and absentee ballots are tallied, one thing is already clear: to win in Montana, you've got to show strong in Missoula County.
No other Montana county even came close to producing the lopsided advantage for a single candidate that Missoula did; U.S. Senator-elect Jon Tester rode to victory on a 2-1 advantage over incumbent Sen. Conrad Burns in the state's second-largest county. Missoula County turned out 64 percent of its voters, and when all was said and done, they gave Tester nearly 14,000 votes more than Burns received, helping offset expected losses in the state's more conservative—and less populous—rural counties.
"We always expected [Missoula County] to be important," says Tester spokesman Matt McKenna. "We knew we had to do very well there, and we did better than we expected, but in a race that was decided by 3,000 votes, almost every county and every decision becomes critical."
But look at the election numbers side by side on the page and Missoula's results stand out dramatically. Here's how it broke down:
Burns and Tester each took five of Montana's top-10 most populous counties. Tester won Missoula, Cascade, Lewis and Clark, Silver Bow and Lake counties, while Yellowstone, Flathead, Gallatin, Ravalli and Lincoln counties ended up in Burns' column. Burns' largest margin of victory was in staunchly Republican Flathead County. He won there with 56 percent of the vote, which translates to a 5,235-vote advantage. That advantage was essentially wiped out, however, by Silver Bow County, which churned out a 5,106-vote advantage for Tester. The candidates virtually tied in traditionally Republican Gallatin County, where Burns edged Tester by 182 votes. Burns won Yellowstone, the state's largest county and Burns' adopted home of 40 years, by only 1,222 votes, or 2 percentage points.
But it was Missoula County that swamped the field and gave Tester an overwhelming advantage. Of the 45,879 votes cast in Missoula County, 29,327 went to Tester, giving the challenger a 13,717-vote advantage. When the top-ten-county votes were tallied together, Tester emerged with a strikingly similar 12,055-vote advantage.
"There was never a question of were we or were we not going to do well in Missoula. The question was how well would we do, and would we do well enough to make up for shortcomings in other counties," McKenna says.
The answer was yes, as Missoula County's overwhelming differential helped Tester eke out a 2,847-vote statewide edge to win the election.
"In my judgment, Burns did not do as well as he needed to in Gallatin and Yellowstone counties," says Montana State University political science professor Jerry W. Calvert. "That runs parallel to Tester's big blowout in Missoula and Silver Bow counties. In fact, the only place Tester performed below expectations was Cascade County." (Tester had a 158-vote edge over Burns there.)
Jon Bennion, a longtime Montana political historian and author of Big Sky Politics: Campaigns and Elections in Modern Montana, says that as the population of the state continues to shift from east to west, Missoula County is becoming an ever more important battleground for statewide office seekers.
"I think Missoula definitely did turn out big for the Democrat, as it typically does," Bennion says, adding that the margin has increasingly widened in Democrats' favor in recent election cycles.
While Missoula has long been a Democratic stronghold, that preference has increased dramatically over the past four election cycles that Burns was on the ballot. In 1988, the year Burns defeated incumbent Sen. John Melcher, Burns lost Missoula County by a margin of only 2,142 votes. In 1994 Democratic challenger Jack Mudd garnered a mere 1,880-vote advantage over Burns. But in 2000, when then Senate-hopeful Brian Schweitzer mounted one of the toughest campaigns to unseat Burns, Missoula delivered big, handing Schweitzer a 9,618-vote advantage.
The Missoula margin increased by more than 4,000 votes this time around.
"Not only was the margin bigger, but it's a big county and the largest media market in the state," McKenna says. "Missoula is critically important in any race. If Republicans want to win a statewide office, they don't have to win Missoula, but they're going to need to get at least 40 percent."
Burns netted barely 34 percent of the vote in Missoula County, a factor that likely cost him the election, says Bennion:
"Republicans almost never carry Missoula County, but when the margin gets to be that big, it gets to be really hard to make up for it in other parts of the state."
Bennion says he sensed an "atypical energy" among Tester supporters in the months leading up to the election, a phenomenon he credits to Tester's hard and repeated campaigning in the Garden City. Burns, on the other hand, was all but invisible in Missoula County. He refused to debate Tester here, and short of a few handshake appearances at events like the University of Montana homecoming parade, he held no major rallies or fundraisers in Missoula County.
J.P. Pendleton, Burns' director of communications, says candidates will have to take Montana's shifting demographics into consideration when running future statewide races.
"Yellowstone County [home to Billings] has historically been the bellwether, but I think the population shift to the western part of the state has started to change that," Pendleton says. "It used to be that you had to win Yellowstone County in order to win an election. Now you can't assume anything."
And if recent electoral trends continue as the county continues to grow, Missoula is set to become an even more powerful force in future elections.
"Republicans cannot ignore that, and Democrats can increasingly look toward that county to produce those results," Bennion says.


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A Georgia mother got some help from police parenting her misbehaved son in hopes of "scaring him straight." Chiquita Hill said her son Sean was being disrespectful to his 5th grade teacher at school and refused to do his work.
After a few weeks of this behavior, Hill said she called police for some parenting help.
According to WTVM, officers agreed to help. Police showed up at the Hill family's door, put the boy in handcuffs, put him in the back of a squad car and flashed the lights.
Hill said she didn't know what they said to him, but when they were done, he ran out of the car, gave her a hug and apologized.
Honestly, what I see here is a mother who loves her son. Parents say they love their children but then let them do what ever they want and condone it by saying they a free spirit and are just expressing themselves. That is bull crap. You are teaching your children to disrespect others and are not teaching them values they can use in the real world. That's not love, that's being lazy, indifferent or just plain not caring because that is how you were raised. Tough love is hard, a lot harder than ignoring them.
However, some on social media were playing Monday morning quarterback and didn't like the method mom used:
Chiquita Hill calls cops on 10 yr old son for being "stupid disrespectful". What is going on with these women today? https://t.co/xBhufeYiQc
— Black Authority (@TheBlackChannel) May 3, 2015
Well done #Chiquita Hill on pretending to "arrest" your son what else could you do leave it a few years so that he got arrested for real ?
— denise_IN_UK (@denise_IN_UK) May 2, 2015
Not everyone can fit into the "cookie cutter" ideas of today's liberal minds. Sometimes you have to do what's best for your own little family unit. If that includes reaching out to police to let an out-of-control kid hear some hard facts about where he/she is headed if they don't straighten up, then so be it. The kid wasn't damaged. He'll live and probably grow up to be a truly good kid.
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