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Kashless Buys Vulcan Patents, Launches Tippr.com
Seattle-based Kashless, the online marketplace run by Martin Tobias that encouraging recycling and reuse of items, said this morning that it has acquired an "extensive portfolio" of group purchasing patents from Vulcan Capital, and has rolled out new collective buying service Tippr.com. Financial details of the acquisition were not disclosed. According to the firm, Tippr LLC is wholly owned by Kashless, and is backed by RRE Ventures. Kashless said that Tippr.com will offer deals on goods, services, and events and support local businesses and communities.

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QUOTING QUIVERFULL is a regular feature of NLQ – we present the actual words of noted Quiverfull leaders and ask our readers: What do you think? Agree? Disagree? This is the place to state your opinion. Please, let's keep it respectful – but at the same time, we encourage readers … [Read more...]
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Top Five Digital Archive Projects in Classical Music
There's been a recent surfeit of projects to expand the number of musical artifacts online. In January Carnegie Hall received $2 million to digitize its collections, and this month the New York Public Library will debut a online archive called John Cage Unbound—A Living Archive. However, a few organizations have been at the forefront in establishing enviable collections of freely-available manuscripts on the Web. Here are five standouts.
1. Morgan Library and Museum
In 2010, the Morgan Library and Museum began uploading its world-class Lehman Collection of scores onto its Web site. Starting with 40 manuscripts, the organization has now now has 250 works uploaded out of more than 1,000 manuscripts, including an autographed manuscript of Schubert's Winterreise and a copyist's manuscript of Handel's Messiah from the 1740s. The Morgan also holds on deposit a renowned collection of music manuscripts owned by Robert Owen Lehman. Last year, the entire collection was put up for sale, as was reported on WQXR.org. But it came with the stipulation that the entire collection remain intact, and must remain within a public institution. No buyer has been reported since.
2. New York Philharmonic
Music fans lauded the New York Philharmonic when it posted a chunk of its considerable archive last year. The Leon Levy Foundation gave the institution more than $2 million for the project, with which the orchestra started uploading material from Leonard Bernstein's storied tenure. The ongoing project hopes to eventually upload more than 8 million pages of paper and 7,000 hours of audio and video. Last week, the orchestra unveiled a new batch of documents, particularly many relating to the orchestra's travels during the 1960s.
3. The Juilliard School
Across 65th Street from the New York Philharmonic, Juilliard has been collecting its letters and scores by composers and musicians in one of the most user friendly Web sites. The school has posted its most famous works, including pages from a copy of Beethoven's Ninth Symphony with the composer's annotations and Stravinsky's drafts of his ballet Petrushka.
4. Bach Digital
The German site, Bach Digital, has accumulated a seemingly complete library of all of Johann Sebastian's works. Using resources from the Bach Archive in Leipzig, the University of Leipzig, and national libraries in Berlin and Dresden, the digital repository of also contains vast materials associated with the monumental figure. You can peruse Bachalia, such as handwriting samples of composer and his copyists, and a work-in-progress database of scores by other members of the Bach family.
5. Harvard University
With over 560 digitized items from its Loeb Music Library, Harvard University has given free access to its early editions of scores and libretti from Bach's era through Stravinsky's later periods. The web site makes it easy to flip through entire works, such as a late 18th-century edition of Mozart's Cosi fan tutti (you can even see the eroding cover).
Honorable Mention:
The International Music Score Library Project, founded in 2006 and based in Delaware, contains 172,421 scores and nearly 11,000 recordings.


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This is a discussion on A personal request as to those who carry... within the Concealed Carry Issues & Discussions forums, part of the Defensive Carry Discussions category; I'm currently working on becoming a MO CCW instructor and one of the first slides/pages of my presentation is "this class is the beginning, not ...
I'm currently working on becoming a MO CCW instructor and one of the first slides/pages of my presentation is "this class is the beginning, not the end". And it's true.
people are scary...
Vermont does not issue Permit/Licenses to Carry a Concealed firearm. Vermont allows anyone
who can legally own a firearm to carry it concealed without a permit of any kind.
Hey Y'all: Read all your comments and many still wonder why there is a controversy over certain issues that the 2nd Amendment brings about. As I wrote in my previous reply, the Amendment was written at a totally different time then current urban America. People needed and used their guns and knew how to use them--it meant everyday life and death and food on the table. I'm sorry if you disagree with me, but the firearm of today is not for everyday life and death and food on the table in the same context as 1776. If you can buy a gun with absolutely no training and not even a hint as to what you are doing with it other than having it, something is wrong. For states to ignore the person and only be concerned with the registration and fee, something is wrong. For states to just issue a CCWP because you can walk and talk and pay your fee, something is wrong. Someone replied that we each must accept responsibility; tell that to the family whose father gets shot when this inept gun owner at the range begins blasting and missing during a scenario---it is plain ridiculous that this guy can be walking around armed and hasn't a clue how to fire the gun or even hit something. Even worse are the people who buy guns and do not even bother to go to a range or obtain experienced assistance and training. I tend to believe that based on your attention to this forum, those who read this forum and my rant are not in that category and somehow find at least a portion of my argument to be creditable and disturbing. Up til about 2 years ago I had never handled or even touched a gun in my 68 years. I now have 5 firearms from 22 to 380 to 38 to shotgun and have sought out all sorts of help to be sure I know what I am doing from gun safety to gun use and make sure I am fully informed about SC laws and regulations before I do anything. I would think that all of us would at least expect everyone else to be proficient and not just be a gun owner because they can be. Just sayin. Really hope you can all agree with the "tone" of my message. I do, however, understand the argument that once the "government" gets into this in more detail, they can easily make it impossible to even stand a chance to "participate" in your 2nd Amendment rights.
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Great read Janq!
I agree, you are quite the gentleman for offering some guidance to the young man. While allot of us, myself included would've probably went about minding our own business, you offered a helping hand to another gent in need of some immediate training. I also think the young man deserves a . Lately you just never know how some of the young folks will accept a little free, but maybe critical advice from a older but wiser gent, not to mention a total stranger.
We can only hope the young man heeds your advice and follows through with your suggestions for some additional training.
I salute your efforts.
Questions & Answers
Q: 'What's with the shooting with one eye?':
A: I was at that point with the gentleman off the line and discussing how to sight the firearm.
As I had stated I asked him what is his 'Dominant Eye' (left or right) to which he replied he didn't know and by facial expression this seemed to be a term he was completely unfamiliar with.
So as an exercise to confirm he was not a person shooting cross-eye dominant (i.e. right handed and left eye dominant) which can screw with a persons ability to properly aim at a target.I'd asked him to do some eye dominance drills with me. These drills require closing of one eye and then closing of the opposite.
Ocular dominance - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Understanding Eye Dominance | November 2006 | TPW magazine
Dominant Eye test
Demonstration Video:
'The Dominant Eye'
YouTube - The Dominant Eye
'Cross-dominant Eye'
YouTube - Cross-dominant Eye
So please re-read my OP.
I was _not_ instructing the hooter to do so with one eye. As I'd stated in the OP I was asking about eye dominance and from there attempting to help him discover as much.
When I instruct in formal courses toward new/intro level shooters always before picking up any guns I do an exercise to ascertain eye dominance. It is important to know as related to hitting any target with a handgun, with a fine accuracy.
Q: 'There should/should not be a training requirement to carry.'
A: I am honestly conflicted on this item.
As related to the gentleman I assure you I have used no hyperbole here. I am reporting exactly what I witnessed as I saw it.
The only thing I failed to report is the full detail in response to me as by the manager of the range facility in his e-mail...I am a big proponent of not just the 2A as here in America per our constitution, but I _firmly_ believe the right to self defense is as afforded to us by nature itself as a birth right. I do waiver on this."I think I was in a gunsale when he left, so I didn't connect. Hopefully he'll use the class schedule. The guys (myself included) were glad to have your help with him. Thanks."
But still with that said as related to firearms in specific which have by natural operation a trajectory upon use, I am of thought that to make use of them requires some basic understanding of their mechanics. In kind to that is proficiency. The two go hand in hand, as to my view.
There are people who carry and keep arms in their shared wall space residences as well as businesses who have absolutely no proficiency what so ever, and by that a lack of understanding operational mechanics toward the projectile device in hand.
This is a serious problem.
Just as they being a 'being' have the natural basic right, as to my mind, to protect and defend them self....They at the same time as equally have the responsibility to respect the same right of others as within their 360 degree range of firearm function. This means people as beyond their walls, down the street, on the floor above, or a even a mile away as they might say fire a round off errant into the air.
Responsibility that unfortunately has on much of this planet been fully legislated down to near functional incapacity if not altogether disallowed as by laws of men and their governance.
Here in the US among select states and as to widely varying degree we do retain this right, as framed within conditions. Conditions men and their governors refer to as statute, regulation and in general 'law'.
Some states do require by statute demonstration of proficiency as toward active allowance/permission to practice ones right to employ projectile firing weapons as for not just defense but to even feed ones family.
NH fish & game law for example as by statute specifically requires basic hunter ed. course instructors to not just teach but establish student proficiency as to a tested minimum prior to graduating a student from a course.
While here in MA we are expressly disallowed by statute to allow any student to handle live ammunition never mind discharge a firearm as under direct training and among a controlled environment, such as would be the case in NH.
I and my team of fellow instructors (I teach among two teams) who are certified and active in both NH and MA all with no standout have stated as a group that we prefer the NH model to that of MA. There should be a proficiency exam.
In fact this came up at our last course two weeks ago where a student passed the MA standardized exam by a single point to the minimum. Folk among our group, I did not work with this student directly and thus did not know who they spoke of, stated that the testee was and I quote; "Terrible". Further the instructor who worked with him direct felt that he was a danger and should not be handling a firearm. Quote. But, he passed the state standardized and federal as well as IHEA accredited test and thus we have to by statute allow him his rights.
There was much hand wringing about this among we instructors during discussion after the class.
I am conflicted. Honest.
And to this I feel less than good about it.
I did not state though in my post that a proficiency exam should be required. To think so is to misread my OP. To that end please re-read.
Q: 'Does your state (MA) have a proficiency exam/requirement?'
A: Yes, it does...50% of the time.
Here in MA to be able to apply for a resident FID (Firearms Identification card) or LTC (License To Carry permit) the statute requires that you take and pass either a MA State Police certified 'Basic Firearms Safety Course' or take a MA Dept. of Fisheries & Wildlife 'Basic Hunter Education' course.
Application upon passing said course(s) is by statute to be submitted to the 'issuing authority' (police department) of the town/city you A) reside within or B) Own a business as within (brick & mortar physical location).
Problem is that some towns, and no MA citys that I know of, will accept an BHE course cert as toward an LTC-A ('All Lawful Carry') which due to the jacked up legal system this state has is applicable to high capacity shotgun and rifle and same type magazines as well as same for handguns...AND!...it also allows concealed carry of firearms as in one swoop.
A lesser LTC-B allows for possession of low capacity (not high capacity) shotguns, rifles, magazines and associated handguns. Further you may still technically carry a handgun with an LTC-B as by statute; As long as it is a firearm of low capacity that is _UNLOADED_ and that the person carrying the firearm does not possess a high capacity magazine.
Problem is good luck getting away with this in the real world of MA. When instructing courses for reasons of legality and personal protection I as a rule never ever state the above to any student. In fact this is the first time I've ever stated as much in a public manner to anyone. Even as it is technically an item among the statute. Please, do not do this in MA as you will likely become a judicial test case (!).
So anyway yeah the situation here is stupid, and overly complex!
As I'd stated prior we are not allowed to give a proficiency exam in a BHE course even as people do apply for an LTC-A in specific to carry arms on our streets. We instructors at large do not feel our course is nor should at all be applied to carry licensing and permission. We though do not and did not make the laws. Largely subject ignorant politicians and their legislative assistants did. That's government.
While the MA BFS course requirement does involve and require a demonstration of firearm proficiency as at IIRC 7yds./21'. testing though is most commonly done using a .22LR.
I suspect the gentleman I ran into passed as by a MA BHE cert., though of course I did not query him on that. It's not my place.
I felt bad about and very conflicted about posting this item at all for many reasons.
It's going to come off like I'm being judgmental of the guy.
And I am/was, but not by intent to put him down as a person.
I'm just reporting, and acted as by, the facts of the matter.
Also my feelings/emotion about this specific case directly conflicts with again my thoughts on RKBA.
There are elders and handicapped who cannot barely handle a handgun never mind fire one at distance by any measure aimed or point shooting. But they remain in real world instances functional during many various reported cases, including events posted here at DC.com. Is it okay and right to deny them right to protect them self as based on lack of proficiency and/or knowledge of mechanics? No.
But should they at least make a concerted effort to get better and/or become more knowledgeable and thus safe as well as functional? Yes.
Should this be mandated by law? I'm conflicted and unsure but probably not.
So with this thread I'm asking folk to act as _before_ and without requirement of government mandate. To do so can only help not harm us. IMHO.
- Janq
MA Gun Laws (M.G.L. ch. 140, s. 131 and ch. 269 s. 10, 12B & 14)
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"Killers who are not deterred by laws against murder are not going to be deterred by laws against guns. " - Robert A. Levy
"A license to carry a concealed weapon does not make you a free-lance policeman." - Florida Div. of Licensing
Some time ago after outright being challenged by a person to better inform myself about laws, legality and the right to carry...Which prior I like many subject matter ignorant people...had been against.
It then seemed like 'common sense' to not have Joe and Jane Blow walking around on the streets 'pack'n heat' like they are pseudo-cops, cowboys or criminals.
At a different forum, unrelated to guns, some ten years ago now I had argued this case as from the anti-carry side of the fence.
Even as I had in my lifetime prior carried arms including knives and a handgun on my person as for _self-defense_!
I was being a complete hypocrite. But I did not think of it at the time as same. I was me and I know me. And then there was everybody else.
Well a dude at this forum, who I was then and still am friendly with, called me on it and didn't say hey you hypocrite pot call kettle black much as being combative. And doesn't work on me. But rather he appealed to logic and said in effect hey man why don't you read up on some data and laws. That worked. Because I love to read, always have, and I like data...And a challenge.
So I did...For two years straight. Absorbing everything I could get my hands & eyes on.
Guess what happened...I saw the proverbial light, and by that truth.
The rest is a complete and utter reversal of mentality and position.
Even as still some of these people I see with guns and their practices scare me.
So rather than be scared/worried as I was (and prior had been) and rather than talk smack on internet forums I decided hey don't talk about it be about it. As my mom through all of my childhood would say; "Don't tell me show me."
FFWD to current...
I am now a certified BHE instructor specializing in firearm handling, technique and usage skills, firearm laws & regs state (MA) and federal as well as state game regulations.
I do so as a certified instructor for the states of MA, NH and the USFWS as well as being member of a team of instructors with Smith & Wesson Co. I was recruited by the team leaders from USFWS and S&W individually, and invited to become an instructor as by the USFWS and MA while being a student through several of their own courses years ago.
With the USFWS team in specific I am assigned to instruct on the laws and ethics components, and handle the firearm component too as related to handling, use and field application (carry, aiming/sighting, etc.).
I'm a certified IDPA Safety Officer....And will be working the IDPA Indoor Nationals as such next month per invitation.
I'm a certified NRA RSO as via invitation and request by S&W Co. (they covered all of my course costs).
I'm soon to become a certified MA LTC 'Basic Firearms Safety' instructor as well. ETA spring 2010 certification/approval.
I was supposed to become a certified 'Patrol/Urban Carbine Instructor' this week but my work schedule had me very jammed up busy and I wound up at the last minute having to bag on the course, also as invited by and provided at Smith & Wesson.
I'm told by the instructor I can try again in the fall on the next course cycle.
Same instructor has offered me an invitation toward Combat Shotgun and his Pointshooting course into 2010. I hope to schedule either if not both.
Last year in 2009 alone I was an instructor in 15 BHE courses (two day affairs per course) on average one course a month as across two instructor teams. Beyond that I instruct Trapper Education (I'm a MA licensed trapper) and Waterfowl Identification (Duck hunting) to the latter I am again tasked to focus on regs & laws as well as firearm technique, technology and handling.
In the BHE course we have one MA EPO ('Game Warden') on hand though with the USFWS team in specific we have among us two EPOs and a USFWS game warden as volunteer instructors and I instruct with them in tandem instructing toward laws and ethics.
And I have for 4 yrs. now been moderator on one gun forum and am same to a second as with a gun specific sub-area among a private closed forum.
A complete and utter 100% turn around as from where I started.
That guy who challenged me back in the day, a decade ago!...He's a member at the private forum and we still regularly battle and argue. But now its esoteric stuff like is the Sig 556 a truly AK based operating system (his view) or is it a modification of the FN FAL type system with design & function optimizations (my view).
All in good fun of course no animosity at all.
I thank him though for having challenged me back in the day.
I'm for the better as a result. In kind I challenge myself to give back and do same, which is what I try to do here...and over there as well. : )
With the guy I met at the range I hope for his own sake he too chooses to change.
Otherwise I fear he may get someone if not himself killed, as by so called 'accidental discharge' which to my mind and real world specific case view are 99.9% based in handler/operator/shooter negligence.
- Janq
"Killers who are not deterred by laws against murder are not going to be deterred by laws against guns. " - Robert A. Levy
"A license to carry a concealed weapon does not make you a free-lance policeman." - Florida Div. of Licensing
As I was reading through these post it brought up some memories of the battle scars I used to see at a public range I use to belong to. It seemed like every week there was a new hole or blast mark where some kind of careless act took place.
Don't believe what you hear and only half of what you see!
-Tony Soprano
Vermont does not issue Permit/Licenses to Carry a Concealed firearm. Vermont allows anyone
who can legally own a firearm to carry it concealed without a permit of any kind.
And yeah, the range can be a scary place for sure. I try to keep my eyes open around me for unsafe practices.
To play Devil's Advocate a bit (and not completely because I'm discussing just a more extreme view of my own stance)....as I said earlier....this is a *right,* just like having kids. And I bolded an applicable statement in your quote. We cant control this right (& we do indeed have some restrictions on CC) and as a society, we all must deal with that.
See my sig: 'Freedom doesnt mean safe, it means free.' That means the responsibility is on us, not the govt and it shouldnt be. If we let them make us safe, it means more laws and more regulation.
Second bolded phrase: that scenario is just as likely...even more so...by poorly raised or abused kids. And again...we dont have alot of control over that. But it's a right (under Pursuit of Happiness?) to do so. And so we all must be vigilent and do our parts to contribute to society to make it better. Like Janq did.
and btw, my state, as Cammo girl stated, has no written or training requirement. And I havent seen any data that indicates that WA has more incidents involving CCers.
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In Ms. all you need to get your cc. permit is the required fee and be able to pass the background check....Period!
Most people go through life wondering if they made a difference. Marines don't have that problem! Ronald Reagan
My last time at the Vandalia Armory range, to break in my new Kel-Tec P-11 for the first time, the range officer started giving me advice and tips, the basics, starting from scratch, seeing what my pattern was on the target and what I was doing. FREE LESSONS! I'm a big boy and can take it, despite my ego and memories of how I used to shoot and what I used to do. This range officer knew what I did not know, or remember, and could see me and what I could not see. He saved me bullets and time, getting the most out of my hour. Age does not mean wisdom, despite old but rusty experience and the good old days, and free advice is nice coming from experienced shooters and range officers.


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Millwall say they are "appalled" by the footage to have arisen last night which appears to show their supporters aiming racial abuse at El-Hadji Diouf.
Sky Sports News aired clips which appeared to show Leeds forward and Senegal international Diouf being abused during a game between the two clubs at the Den on November 18.
"Like all Millwall fans and football fans generally, we're appalled by the footage we've seen," said Lions chief executive Andy Ambler.
"Clearly that behaviour is unacceptable in any football ground in the country and at Millwall we will ban the individuals for life and we hope that Sky will pass the footage to the police so that further action can be taken," Ambler added.
"Sadly racism exists in our society and certain individuals want to bring it into football grounds. It's down to us in football do to more.
"We think football is the solution to the problem and the work that we do will continue and we need to continue it.
"That day against Leeds obviously there was an allegation of abuse made online initially. We investigated it straight away.
"We interviewed stewards, police, players, we looked at the TV footage too as it was live on Sky.
"After speaking to the player who had the alleged abuse at him during the day, he said that he heard no abuse on the day so that was basically at that point the end of the investigation - although we're going to open it again now."
Bolton forward Marvin Sordell has previously made allegations of racial abuse towards Millwall's fans.
In the wake of him doing so, a banner claiming "Sordell is a c***" was unfurled at a later game, while a 13-year-old boy was banned from the ground.
Sordell who represented Great Britain at the London 2012 Olympics, has faced racial abuse on social media websites and claims he is not shocked that such things still occur.
He said: "We're a developed, multi-cultural society. It's surprising it can still go on - but it doesn't exactly shock me.
"We can't be silent about it. We need to make people aware that there is a problem going on and only when people are aware of the problem can it be sorted out.
"As long as people are brave enough I'd say to come out and say exactly what's happened to them then I think we'll be going in the right direction because the first thing that needs to happen is that we can't be silent about it."
The 21-year-old admitted abuse can inspire him, adding: "Sometimes it gives me that bit more fire to prove people wrong and that I can rise above it."
David Bernstein, the FA chairman, is treating allegations with the utmost importance, telling Sky Sports News: "These issues bother me intensely. They have become top of my agenda in terms of moving these things on and combating these things.
"The awareness of it could not be higher."
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Citation: Oswald, K., Bagley, M., French, B.W., Nielson, C.N. 2009. Preliminary Mapping of the Western Corn Rootworm (Diabrotica virgifera virgifera) Genome and Quantitative Trait Locus (QTL) Interval Mapping for Growth. IWGO Meeting, Munich, Germany, April 5-8, 2009. Interpretive Summary:
Technical Abstract: Preliminary investigations into the organization of the western corn rootworm (Diabrotica virgifera virgifera; WCR) genome have resulted in low to moderate density gender-specific maps constructed from progeny of a backcrossed, short-diapause WCR family. Maps were based upon variation at microsatellite and amplified fragment length polymorphism (AFLP) loci. Total numbers of linkage groups recovered for each map corresponded very closely with counts of chromosome number within WCR as assessed by independently-performed karyotype analyses. Total map distances varied between sexes, but male map size was very similar to size reported for a closely-related beetle species with a similar number of chromosomes. Quantitative trait locus (QTL) interval mapping for growth on isoline and genetically modified Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt) corn was performed for each map, with growth displaying strong correlations to specific genomic regions. Based upon these results, implications for current Bt corn management will be discussed.


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Shear Madness is hull number two of this popular series. Built with the utmost attention to detail for which this builder is renowned, and meticulously maintained by an experienced owner, she is offered for sale in spotless condition.
Shear Madness sleeps eight people in four ensuite staterooms. The yacht's interior paneling is beautifully built in American cherry in an interesting two tone scheme. Rails and styles are in a darker stain, and field panels and drawer fronts are in a lighter one.
Shear Madness has what Nordhavn calls their "wide body" design which has a side deck only on the starboard side. The saloon is therefore only a couple of feet less than the full beam of the yacht. A four foot wide sliding door opens the saloon to the aft deck. To port is a large dining table with drop leaves and six comfortable dining chairs. Outboard, a sideboard beneath the three large windows conceals a 42" LCD television which rises at a command of a simple remote control. The starboard side has a handsome and comfortable built in three person leather sofa facing a coffee table, flanked by two leather arm chairs. The floor is varnished teak and holly beneath a fitted and bound pale cream carpet over Sounddown ™ liner.
Forward of the saloon on the port side, the galley, which is open to the saloon but separated by a wide black stone counter, has a walkaround center island topped with a butcher block.
|Equipment includes:
|Sub-Zero 700TR-RH refrigerator + two
|Wine cooler 2015 WCOL
|fruit/Veg Drawers
|Dacor four burner electric stove & oven
|Sub-Zero 700 BF freezer
|Dacor stainless range hood
|GE Monogram ZCG3500DSS trash compactor
|GE Microwave/Convection oven
|Bosch SHV6803 stainless dishwasher
|Franke PRX160RH sink
|New faucet
|Miele single burner BBQ grill (Flybridge)
|Miele two burner BBQ grill (Aft Deck)
|New GE deck fridge (Flybridge)
Bosch clothes washer
Bosch clothes dryer
Just forward of the galley, this magnificent room occupies the full beam of the yacht. A king sized walkaround berth is against the aft bulkhead just off centerline to port, and a small desk with chair is to starboard. Hanging lockers, lockers and drawers abound providing more storage than one could ever hope to fill. The ensuite master bath is forward to starboard with a granite countertop vanity, stall shower, and tile flooring.
A staircase from the pilothouse lands in a generous lobby in the forward part of the ship. The ship's laundry is located here, convenient to the two mirror image guest staterooms forward, and via a "laundry chute" from the owner's stateroom. The guest staterooms each have a generous queen sized berth outboard, hanging lockers and drawer storage, and an ensuite bathroom with stall shower.
Beneath the guest staterooms, entered via a hatch in the floor of the guest lobby, is a vast storage area containing the ship's battery banks and mechanical equipment and, via a watertight door, providing access to the ship's tanks. All bulky provisions for extended cruising can be safely stored here.
The crew quarters are on the lower deck beneath the galley and just forward of the engine room bulkhead. The cabin, finished like the rest of the yacht in two tone cherry, has a queen sized berth against the forward bulkhead, and would be perfectly suitable as a guest stateroom if crew are not employed. The crew bathroom with stall shower is across a small lobby to starboard outside the engine room door.
This commanding space is up several steps from the starboard lobby opposite the galley, and is over the master stateroom. Two tan ultra-leather Stidd chairs face the helm, and an L-shaped tan ultra-leather settee with breakfast table provide an observation area for guests behind these chairs. A convenient "off watch" berth is aft of the settee, providing a comfortable but close at hand spot during night passages.
A convenient day head is in the aft starboard corner, and the companionway stairs to the flybridge are to port. Port and starboard "stable" doors give access to the wing stations and the Portuguese bridge.
Electronics and navigation equipment, ALL NEW 2012 includes:
|Furuno FR2117 BB 25kW radar w/ARPA
|Iridium GO! satellite phone/tracker/email
|Furuno 1943BB C/NT radar/plotter/sounder
|Pepwave cell/wifi route
|Furuno CH-270BB scanning sonar
|Panasonic KX-TAG24 telephone & intercom system
|Simrad/Robertson AP25 autopilot
|Sirius WWX weather system
|Furuno SC-50 Tri-GPS compass
|Primary & backup navigation computers
|Compass Gyro
|Nobeltec Trident software
|Furuno RD-33 wind display
|Furuno Navnet 3D
|Furuno RD-30 MDF - Crew Cabin
|HP printer/scanner
|Icom M602 DSC VHF radio/hailer
|Sea-Tel 2498 stabilized satellite TV System
|w/remote mic
|CCTV camera system w/7 cameras
|Icom IC-M802 DSC SSB radio w/AT140 tuner ACR GPIRB
|(4) 19" Nauticomp monitors
|ICOM M602 DSC/VHF radio/hailer w/full remote
|(2) Furuno 15" color LCD monitors
|Simrad/Robertson AP25 autopilot
|Carlisle & Finch searchlight
|Furuno GP-1700 C/NT Navnet Waas GPS plotter
|47" LCD pop-up TV in Saloon
|DVD for each TV
|21" LCD TV in Master Stateroom
|Bose surround sound in Saloon
|(3) 15" LCD TV's in Guest & Crew Staterooms
|Integrated CD/Stereo music system throughout
|Direct TV decoders
A generous molded swim/boarding platform is accessed via a gate from the aft deck. Removable stainless steel staple rails provide convenient hand holds, and a hot and cold deck shower is provided.
The aft deck has a twin Miele BBQ grill and sink, and a staircase to the boat deck. A wide sliding door opens the saloon to this area. Forward along the starboard side deck a gate provides access when berthed alongside inboard of which is a "stable" door to the lobby opposite the galley. Further forward several steps head up to the Portuguese bridge around the pilothouse. A further gate in the bulwarks here provides access if berthed alongside a high pier or quay.
The expansive foredeck is surrounded with a sturdy stainless steel railing. A molded dunnage box and two deep "fender" lockers are provided, as well as access to the 2 independent chain lockers
Several steps on the port side of the pilothouse lead down to a boarding area and another gate in the bulwarks, outside the galley window if berthed port side to.
The flybridge, with two Stidd helm chairs, is protected from the sun by a full hardtop. A generous C-shaped settee to starboard surrounds a breakfast table, and an essential drinks fridge is in the port aft corner.
Several steps lead down to the boat deck where the ship's tender is to starboard, and a Marquipt 3,500 lb. crane that launches tenders from either the Starboard side or from the stern is to port. This is no ordinary tender, but rather an "explorer" vessel in its own right. Life rafts and other gear are properly stored here, and tender fuel (gasoline) station is located aft.
Teak decking is confined to the aft deck, and flybridge and starboard side deck. All other areas are molded non-skid offering the desired luxury without burdensome maintenance.
Deck equipment includes:
Maxwell 4500 hydraulic powered windlass
Aritex 300 lb. stainless plow anchor w/400' ½" HT chain
Maxwell 4000 24 volt electric windlass
Aritex 300 lb. stainless plow anchor w/400' ½" HT chain
(2) Maxwell 2200 24 volt mooring captstans on aft deck
Marquipt 3500 extending (21') crane/davit
80 gallon gasoline storage tank w/electric pump, hose, gas station nozzle
Flopper stopper system for use at anchor
Miele two burner BBQ grill - aft deck
Miele single burner BBQ grill - flybridge
GE deck fridge - flybridge
(2) Switlik SAR6 life rafts w/EPIRBs and rescue transmitters
Marquipt boarding stairs
17'9" Nautica hardbottom inflatable dinghy w/reinforced Kevlar grounding protection
Twin 60hp Yamaha outboard engines
Center console, GPS, speed & depth
Fresh water shower
Swim ladder
Anchor and rode
Icom IC-M502 VHF radio
Furuno Navnet /Plotter
3" Ritchie compass
Bimini top
Accessed via a watertight door from the lobby outside the crew quarters, the engine room is beneath the main saloon. This bright white space offers full headroom and easy access to all machinery and equipment for all service routines. Aft of the engine room, the lazzarette, accessed via a door from the engine room and via hatches from the aft deck, contains the night genset and additional freezers.
Twin Detroit Diesel 60 Series 400 hp derated diesel engines (7200 hrs 8/1/2016)
(All factory recommended service procedures have been performed at or before the time intervals. These derated engines have a very long life, are rated for continuous operation and are ideally suited to this application)
(3) Sets DDEC displays - engine room, pilothouse, flybridge
(6) Sets engine & throttle controls - engine room, pilothouse, flybridge, port & starboard wing stations, aft deck
4680 gallons of Fuel in four tanks port & starboard and a center line day tank
Stainless steel engine guards
Oil change system
Racor Duplex filters on each engine
Fuel return manifold
Dual 300 amp hydraulic alternators
ABT hydraulic stabilizers
ABT hydraulic bow & stern thrusters
Northern Lights 33kW generator (4100 hrs 8/1/2016)
Northern Lights 20kW generator (8800 hrs 8/1/2016)
(3) Mastervolt 10000 watt inverters converter system (2012)
(4) Mastervolt (100 amp each) Battery Chargers (2012)
AGM batteries new 2015
(2) Village Marine STW 800 watermakers
UV water filter
Cruisair HVAC tempered water AC system interfaced with Kabola diesel heater and variable frequency for start up
Kabola Diesel water heater system interfaced with Cruisair AC
Variable speed ER ventilation fans w/fire dampers
Stainless steel work bench
Sea Fire fire suppression system
The electrical systems have been recently upgraded to offer the greatest flexibility. The yacht can run silently on battery power via the inverters (including AC), and can be plugged in to shore power anywhere in the World without the need for a full (and heavy) power conversion system
Safety and comfort at sea is the Nordhavn hallmark, and Shear Madness is the most perfect long distance cruising yacht in this size. She is beautifully built and maintained, thoughtfully and thoroughly equipped, and absolutely ready for her next adventure.
As a broker with 26 years' experience I have rarely seen a boat maintained in such excellent condition. I sold this boat to current owner 6+ years ago and I can tell you not only is the maintenance 100%, but every time they made repairs, improvements were made. The licensed Yachtmaster owners took NO short cuts and made substantial improvements to one of the premier Ocean going trawlers on the market. A buyer's surveyor will be hard pressed to find anything negative to write in his report. I have looked closely and cannot find so much as slightly blemished hose clamp.
To truly appreciate this wonderful explorer yacht a buyer must make the time to inspect her.
U.S. DUTY PAID and has both British and US registry numbers.
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Ceramic brakes??
Hey all....I just went to the BYO for the new M5 and the $8000+ option for the ceramic brakes is no longer there. Last night,while drooling (metaphorically) over color combinations for an M5, the build went down numerous times....should we now assume that BMW NA was updating/removing that option?? Or is this a temporary error??
Ceramic brakes not a good idea. They are susceptible to damage even from mounting wheels. They squeak like a mother, very expensive to replace, only beneficial for track purposes and aren't covered under BMW 4 year maintenance program. Save the $8700 and spend it on pads and rear tires and have lots more enjoyment.
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Oh, I was just asking if the option had been either temporarily or permanently deleted..I would never consider such an option as that $8K will pay for plenty of new brakes...hehehe...or lots of ultra premium gas!!!!
The option is still not there so I guess that BMW NA figured that too many folks would balk at the uber high price. Because if you stick with non Individual options and leave off the two packages you can keep the car under $100K before TT&L...
not sure where you guys are getting all this info from. My old Challenge Stradale and F430 both have carbon ceramics. They don't squeak and the consistency on the track is amazing. Add not having to deal with brake dust and it's a good combo. Where are you getting the info that they are susceptable to damage even with mounting a wheel?? My MP4-12C was just ordered with carbon ceramics also and I wouldn't buy a car without them if the option is offered.
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So BMW has informed uS dealers that carbon ceramic brakes will not be available in the US market until the 2013 calendar year at the earliest. Greg Poland thinks it will most likely not be available till the 2014 model year.
Option 2NK (M Carbon Ceramic Brake System), originally announced for 07/12 production, has been delayed by BMW AG for F1xM models (M5, M6 Convertible and Coupe) until calendar year 2013. Therefore, option 2NK is being removed from all pipeline orders. Marketing materials and the Ordering & Pricing Guide are being updated accordingly. Please review all M5 and M6 orders to ensure order accuracy, keeping in mind option 2NK required option 2NZ (20" M Forged Wheels), which may remain on the orders.
From BMW on the question asked earlier....
Good that they're not available. A ridiculous option for any street car.
If you want to track the M5, be ready to buy a new set of tires after a few sessions. All you need to do with the brakes for track duty is to replace the pads with Pagid Yellows and replace the fluid with a good race fluid.
Ceramic brakes on a street car are noisy, expensive, fragile, and simply don't work as well as a good set of steel brakes. If you get silicone spray or Armor All on the rotors, you'll need to replace them. Here's some more expert opinion:
One of the EVO mag contributors, Simon George, is involved in a supercar driving experience business (www.6thgeardrivingexperienceeurope.co.uk) and wrote a piece replacing the carbon ceramic brakes with steel for a new acquisition. The quote was along the lines of 'There is no place for carbon ceramic brakes on a road car'. A brief seach turns up this exerpt from the 6th gear blog...
Take our Lamborghini LP640 for instance. We ordered this car back in May 2007 and specifically requested it wasn't fitted with ceramics. The reason for this is standard steel brakes are much more progressive with far better 'feel' than ceramics. Jump behind the wheel of a Supercar with cold ceramic brakes and attempt to stop and you could be in for a nasty shock. The steel brakes on the LP640 are superb hot or cold. So we decided to replace all our ceramic braked equipped supercars this winter with bespoke steel alternatives.
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Invasive Phytophagous Pests Arising Through a Recent Tropical Evolutionary Raditation : The bactrocera dorsalis complex of fruit flies
Clarke, Anthony R., Armstrong, Karen F., Carmichael, Amy E., Milne, John R., Roderick, George K., & Yeates, David K. (2005) Invasive Phytophagous Pests Arising Through a Recent Tropical Evolutionary Raditation : The bactrocera dorsalis complex of fruit flies. Annual Review of Entomology, 50, pp. 293-319.
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The Bactrocera dorsalis complex of tropical fruit flies (Diptera: Tephritidae: Dacinae) contains 75 described species, largely endemic to South-east Asia. Within the complex are a small number of polyphagous pests of international significance, including B. dorsalis s.s., B. papayae, B. carambolae and B. philippinensis. The majority of species within the complex were first described in 1994 and since then substantial research has been undertaken in developing morphological and molecular diagnostic techniques for their recognition. Such techniques can now resolve most taxa adequately. Genetic evidence suggests that the complex has evolved in only the last few million years and development of a phylogeny of the group is considered a high priority to provide a framework for future evolutionary and ecological studies. As model systems, mating studies on B. dorsalis s.s. and B. cacuminata have substantially advanced our understanding of insect use of plant-derived chemicals for mating, but such studies have not been applied to help resolve the limits of biological species within the complex. Although commonly regarded as major pests, we note that there is very little published evidence documenting economic losses caused by flies of the B. dorsalis complex. Quantification of economic losses caused by B. dorsalis complex species is urgently needed to prioritise research for quarantine and management. Although documented invaders, relatively little work has been done on the invasion biology of the complex and this is a further area warranting work
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|Patriots Look Poised For Another Super Bowl Run
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|Inconsistency Will Continue For Bruins Unless A Change Is Made
Week 2 of the Bruins' season is now in the books and it wasn't a great time along the way. Two weeks in the books and only two wins to show for it isn't the way you want to start your Stanley Cup defense and, after last weeks 1-2-0 record, it's beginning to be clear what's working and what isn't.
The Bruins started last week off dropping a 1-0 matinee decision to the visiting Colorado Avalanche with Tuukka Rask in net, leaving the B's winless against the Avs at home since 1998. Two nights later, Boston dropped their road opener to the Carolina Hurricanes 3-2, the most goals they have allowed thus far. Closing out the week visiting the Blackhawks, the Bruins notched a 3-2 shootout victory to give head coach Claude Julien his 300th career win (300-189-10-69).
Claude Julien's landmark victory over the Blackhawks was secured by sophomore center Tyler Seguin, who scored the only goal in the shootout. In five games, he leads the team with five points (1-4-5), certainly meeting, if not exceeding expectations. With David Krejci out for the near future with a core injury, Seguin will continue anchoring the first line, where wingers Nathan Horton, who, being limited to five shots on the season, doubled his season point total with his first goal of the season against Chicago, and Milan Lucic, with only one assist and 12 shots in five games, are colder than the ice they're skating on. Hopefully the first goal was the hurdle for Horton and will keep the Garden faithful hearing "Woo!"
The Bruins are 1-for-21 (4.8%) when they skate man-up, which isn't the worst in the league thanks to the Columbus Blue Jackets (1-for-25), New York Rangers (0-for-12), Anaheim Ducks and Winnipeg Jets (both 0-for-13). The good news is that their penalty kill is strong as always, at 89.5% (17-for-19), good for seventh place in the league. The power play/penalty kill disparity is a neat little parallel for the entire Bruins team as a whole: looking for offense, relying on defense. In all three losses, they lost by only a goal and they hold a +1 goal differential despite being 2-3-0. It's no different from last season, which isn't so bad, but it would reduce a lot of stress in the Hub if we could get a few PPG's.
Zdeno Chara (13 shots) and Dennis Seidenburg (18 (!!!) shots) still have 0 points. Johnny Boychuk, Joe Corvo and Adam McQuaid (who only played in three games before injury) have two points each, while Andrew Ference has one helper. No defenseman has a goal this season. Is this a reason they're under .500? No. Is it a concerning statistic? Yes.
Tuesday, October 18 vs. Carolina Hurricanes, 7 p.m.
Hopefully the Bruins can get one back from the Hurricanes, whom they lost to last week. After beating the Bruins, the Canes visited Buffalo, where they notched a 3-2 win over the Sabres. While a two-game winning streak might be insignificant, Carolina's penalty kill is perfect (11-for-11) and things seems to be moving in a positive direction for the visitors from Raleigh. Sophomore Jeff Skinner (2-4-6 points in five games) is everything he was expected to be and Cam Ward, well, continues to be Cam Ward.
Thursday, October 20 vs. Toronto Maple Leafs, 7 p.m.
TML. WTF. The Maple Leafs are 3-0-0 to start the season and – please sit down so you don't fall over – lead the league in goals per game with 3.7. Phil Kessel- yes, the one and only Phil Kessel – has half of the team's 10 goals and a +7! How did Ron Wilson get him to play defense?!?! His eight points lead the league (tie with John Tavares and David Legwand), as do his five goals (tie with Tavares and James Neal). Toronto is finally generating results that they should given their line-up, with Kessel, Joffrey Lupul, Dion Phaneuf, and Luke Schenn playing well. Toronto might have just turned a new leaf this season.
Saturday, October 21 vs. San Jose Sharks, 7 p.m.
Speaking of Ron Wilson, his former team, the one he (nor anyone else for that matter) has been able to garner postseason success from, visits Boston on Saturday in the teams' only match-up of the season. Despite having the best power play in the league (4-for-12, 33.3%), the Sharks are 1-2-0, beating the soon-to-be-leaving-Phoenix Coyotes before back-to-back losses to the Anaheim Ducks and St. Louis Blues. The Boston Bruins are the second stop of a six-game road trip the Sharks have to end the month of October and will be a crucial tone-setter for the season. The jury is still very much out on which Sharks team is on the ice this season.
Prediction: wins over the Hurricanes, Maple Leafs, loss to the Sharks
Ryan Nugent-Hopkins, this year's first overall draft pick, earned his first career hat trick as his Edmonton Oilers lost 4-3 to the Vancouver Canucks… The new-look Philadelphia Flyers suffered their first loss (in overtime) of the season, leaving Toronto (3-0-0), Detroit, and Washington (both 4-0-0) the only undefeated teams left in the league. The Columbus Blue Jackets, New York Rangers, and Winnipeg Jets have all yet to win a game, while Winnipeg is the only team yet to record a point. They must love playing in the Southeast Division.
Tags: Boston Bruins, Bruins Den, Carolina Hurricanes, Phil Kessel, San Jose Sharks, Toronto Maple Leafs, Tyler Seguin
They have all the right people out on the pp but they need to get rid of the dump and chase idea for a pp. Seguin should work the half wall with the puck and when he doesnt have it he should set up for the Stamkos one timer from the opposite circle. Bergeron,Krejci,Chara and anyone else should be able to make the cross ice pass to set that play up. Seguin has the best shot on the team so let him fire away


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Anders Breivik was convicted of the murder of 77 innocent young Norwegians who were in the wrong place at the wrong time. Breivik is convinced Muslims seek to over run Norway in order to seduce pure Norwegian girls and pollute the white race. He was sentenced to 21 years in jail where he will be in an isolated cell, away from other prisoners. He told the court the only verdict he would accept was aquittal or death. "I stand by what I have done and I would still do it again" was his statement to the world.
Mr. Breivik is insane. He is simply a symptom of anti-Muslim hysteria which is rampant in Europe and the United States. He inhabits a dream world in which white folk are threatened by dark skinned folk. Most probably 21 years of silence in a cell is the fitting punishment for a man who is out of touch with reality. He can spend his days giving Nazi salutes and planning further murders.


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This Rinker 360 Express Cruiser is being sold by her first owner. Stylish design. Fast and attractive motorboat with 2x 300 PK Mercruiser engines, bowhthruster, heating, airco, fully equipped. Ideal for cruising the inland waters. Only aprox. 109 engine hours! Ready to go!
The perfect blend of seductive and sensible, the Rinker 360 Express Cruiser is a timeless classic that will turn an ordinary day into something you'll remember forever.
110 Volt Outlet
Lighting - Indirect
Seating - Large Couch - Converts to Double Berth w/Table
Standing Height Changing Area
Storage - Hanging Clothes Locker
Storage - Under Berth
12 Volt DC Outlet
110 Volt Outlet
Carbon Monoxide Safety Alarm
Custom Cherry Cabinetry & Doors
Door Sliding Cabin Door w/ Lock
Entertainment Systems Cabinet
Fabrics, Designer Champagne (260 / 280), Midnight & Midnight II
Hardware Brushed Nickel Knobs and Lights
Hardware Stainless Steel Door Handles and Thresholds
Lighting Indirect
Lighting Reading
Port Lights w/ Opening Screens
Vinyl and Fabrics Stain Resistant w/Enhanced Colors
Berth "V" w/Storage and Shelving
Headboard Mirrored
Storage Hanging Clothes Locker
Port Light Opening w/Ventilating Screen
Privacy Curtain
AC / Heat 16,000 BTU
Central Vacuum System
Seating - Couch / Custom, Full-Sized and Converts to Double Berth
Storage - Under Berth, Seats and Cabinets
Table - Dinette/Wood, w/Designated Storage
Camper Canvas
110- Volt Outlet
Blender - Built-in
Ice Maker - Built-in (*Ice Maker not available with Refrigerator)
Refrigerator / Freezer - AC/DC (*Refrigerator not available with Ice Maker)
Seating - Aft "U" Shaped Seating
Carpet Snap-in, Stain Resistant
Color Scheme Mystic White with Metallic Alloy Accents
Corian® Lids and Surfaces
Drink Holders Stainless Steel
Footrests Molded Helm
Integrated Trash Container Composite, Removable
LED Cockpit Lighting
Seating Double Helm w/Flip-up Bolster
Seating Port Side Lounger
Seating Swim Platform "Rumble Seat" with Stainless Steel Drink Holders
Shower Transom, Pressurized
Sink w/Refreshment Center, Pressurized Water
Storage Under Seat
Table Stowable
Vinyl GX 48 Treated w/Stain and Mildew Resistance
Automatic Fire Extinguishing System - CE Specifications Available
Electric Engine Hatch Lift
Anchor Windlass - 130' line, 30' chain
Anchor Windlass Foot Controls, Bow
Arch - Folding Capability for Transportation
Spotlight - Rail Mounted Remote
Storage - Transom Trunk
Anchor Roller Stainless Steel with Storage Locker and Cradle
Cleats Stainless Steel
Cockpit Liner Fiberglass
Deck Access Walk-thru w/Molded-In Steps
Deck Hatch Large Vista, Low Profile and Screened
National Marine Manufacturers Association Certified
Non-Skid Molded Deck Surfaces
Stainless Steel Bow Rail, Rubrail and Hardware
Storage Mooring Line
Swim Platform w/Stainless Steel Boarding Ladder and Pull-up Cleats
Walk-thru Transom Entrance with Latching Gate
Water Dockside Inlet
Windshield Curved w/Walk-thru, Tinted Safety Glass
Windshield Wiper
Dockside Power - "It's Shore Choice" Dual Side Power System
Fuel Shut-off Valves
Generator - 5 KW - Low CO and Sound Shield (*No Sound Shield)
AC/DC Breaker Panel
Dockside Power w/ 50' Power Cord
Engine Room Lighting
Stereo Amp - High Power
Cable TV Connections
DVD Player - Flat screen TV - Main Cabin
MP3/iPod/Aux-in - Stereo Input
Stereo Remote w/LCD Digital Display - Transom
DVD/TV Flat screen Main Cabin/Salon (Twins Only)
Sirius® Satellite Radio 6 Months Service
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Recently, my family made a move in homes to a more rural location. This move meant switching from community supplied water to a well as our water source. Why do I care about the source of our water as long as it is bacteria free? Well, many of you may not know but your community supplied water is fluorinated for the benefit of little developing teeth! And with BusyBee just turning 2 years old and Sprout being 4 years old there are a lot of developing teeth in our household!
According to the American Dental Association, teeth need both systemic and topical fluoride for normal development of enamel and cavity prevention.
Most individuals get their systemic fluoride from the community fluoride additive. This fluoride is incorporated into the developing tooth structure for long lasting protection. Fluoride has been added to the water in most developed countries as it has been shown to be the single most effective measure to prevent tooth decay. And with over 51 million school hours lost due to dental related illness in 2000, this is no minor problem! Good news for those of us with children living in areas without fluorinated water, this can be replaced with a supplement. So talk with your pediatrician if you are in a well water supplied area for a prescription!
Topical Fluoride is provided in toothpaste and mouthwashes. Current recommendations by the ADA and AAP are to use a smear of fluoride toothpaste in children less than 2 years and pea size amount in those 2-6 years to reduce the amount swallowed. Children should be assisted in brushing their teeth to ensure topical exposure to all surfaces and removal of sugars from the tooth surface until they are 10 years old or able to adequately brush independently.
Aside from fluoride, here are some other tips to keep your children's teeth healthy even before they cut them!
- Never prop bottles in children's mouths when feeding. This leads to prolonged exposure and pooling of milk (which contains sugar) on their teeth.
- Introduce a cup around 6 months of age and wean the bottle around 1 year of age (again to prevent the pooling of milk on the back teeth).
- Decrease overnight feeds after tooth eruption or wipe the teeth after any overnight feeds to prevent sugar from remaining on the teeth.
- Eliminate bottles of any sugar containing liquids (including milk) in bed (water only after brushing!).
- Brush teeth daily at night after tooth eruption and twice daily (morning and night) after 1 year of age.
- For children over 1 year of age limit juice intake to 4 ounces per day.
- Children should see a pediatric dentist 6 months after the first tooth eruption or at 12 months of age, whichever comes first.
- Eliminate exposure to bacteria that cause cavities by also taking care of your own teeth! (bacteria can be spread by kissing, sucking on your babies pacifier, etc.)
Remember, putting in the extra effort now for healthy tooth development in our children will be rewarded with a lifetime of beautiful smiles!
By: Dr. Stacy Meyer – "Dr. Mom Squad"
Dr. Meyer is a pediatric endocrinologist at Dayton Children's Hospital. She is the mother of two boys who she lovingly refers to as "Busy Bee" and "Sprout!" As part of the "Dr. Mom Squad," Dr. Meyer blogs about her experiences as both as doctor and a mom and hopes to share insight to other parents on issues related to both parenting and kids health.


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Staff at Town Hall and Symphony Hall are celebrating the news that, for the second year running, they have been named one of UK's 'Top 100 Sunday Times Best Not-For-Profit Organisations to Work For'.
Performances Birmingham Limited, the registered charity which manages the world-renowned concert halls, significantly advanced its position this year by 40 places to 28th in the prestigious Top 100. It was awarded 'outstanding' Two Star accreditation and, to top the achievement, also received a coveted 'Giving Something Back' Special Award in recognition of its work in engaging staff through an environmental project.
The 'Giving Something Back' Special Award was received for Town Hall and Symphony Hall's sustainability day which encouraged staff, through a series of activities, talks and workshops, to adopt behavioural changes and consider the environmental impact of their daily routines.
The Top 100 is compiled from a detailed independent employee survey, conducted by Best Companies, which looks at aspects of workplace performance and best practice in eight key areas including leadership, well-being and personal growth. The commendation recognises the company's commitment to its workforce and to making the day-to-day working life of its staff the best it can be. It also illustrates that employees believe Town Hall and Symphony Hall achieves strong staff engagement, good communication and a friendly working environment.
Speaking after the awards ceremony at Battersea Evolution last night (Wednesday 27 February), Andrew Jowett OBE, Chief Executive of Performances Birmingham Limited said:
"We are delighted to have again been recognised as a great company to work for. To have improved our position so dramatically and, in particular, to have also received a 'Giving Something Back' award is a crowning achievement and fitting tribute to our staff for their dedicated work during this last year in which we have celebrated Symphony Hall's 21st anniversary. It illustrates that staff are highly engaged and motivated, qualities which are vital in order for us to deliver the world class performances and customer service for which Town Hall and Symphony Hall are recognised."
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The Olde Countrye Store
Robin Pocisk(see more by this artist)
12" x 12" x 1.5"
Golden acrylic paint, varnished with matte, black painted staple-free sides with mounting bracket attached.....ready to hang.
This scene depicts a typical country antique store that can be found in parts of rural Ontario. Full of rustic nostalgia, this painting will add colorful charm to any space.
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JDS and Cain prepare for December 29
If fight fans want to see some fireworks before January 1st, the Octagon's got Cain Velasquez vs. Junior dos Santos. How about them fireworks?
As clocks and calendars run out of time for 2012, the UFC is serving up its biggest and baddest main event this side of the New Year. On December 29th, at UFC 155 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in the fight capital of the world, Las Vegas, Nevada, two titans will tangle with about 10 pounds of gold on the line to determine who is the heavyweight king of the Octagon. If that wasn't enough to whet the appetite, it's a rematch of arguably the most talked about title fight from last year, which broke the UFC's network barrier when their first tussle aired live and free on FOX. And, it's basically the best "striker vs. grappler" pairing available, featuring two absolute beasts . . . Click here for more by Jordan Newmark on UFC.com
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Coming up next: UFC 155: Dos Santos vs. Velasquez II is LIVE on PPV from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas at 7 PM PT/10 PM ET, Saturday, Dec. 29. Click here for more info.


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The Lee's Summit Journal was honored April 17 with prestigious awards from the Missouri Advertising Managers Association Best Ad Contest.
Lead designer Ashlee Hendrix received a honorable mention award for a "Pets on Parade" house advertisement and a third place award in the Best One Time Special Section category for the Lee's Summit Symphony 10th Anniversary tabloid.
"Ashlee continues to improve every visual aspect of our news pages and special sections with her creativity," Journal publisher/editor John Beaudoin said. "Of course, good stories and photos are a backbone of our news product, too. But Ashlee helps tie all that together with her design and brings a special touch to the ads and special sections she designs."
The 2014 Cass County Calendar featuring photography from around the county earned first place for Best Advertising Idea/Promotion in the medium/large weeklies category and was named "Best in Show" in the weekly newspaper division.
The recognition was announced at the MAMA conference in Columbia.


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Checking in
Hi everybody! I've been lurking for 6 months or so, but finally took the plunge today just to participate in the Autocross forum here... Been a member on another Focus forum since 2001, and still haven't reached 100 posts there!!! [paranoid]
I was bitten hard by the autocross bug last year, and decided to get serious for 2008. I've got a nearly stock 95k mile 01 zx3 with a catback and the SVT shocks/strut kit as the only mods. This year, I'm running 205/50/15 Azenis on split 8-spokes - last year I ran wornout 40k mile all-seasons, which REALLY sucked! The car is also my year-round daily driver with regular street rubber...
I'm a member of the Crown Autocross club in Kansas City. We have an indexed "street tire" class that I'm running in out of H-stock.
Welcome aboard[welcome]
I saw the results from your last event. Great job![woot]
Congrats on your win. I wish our club had a Street tire class. I get tired of getting my butt kicked by the guys with the R Compound tires.
^^^ no ST class?[shameful] thats mad!
I believe he only has the struts, not the entire SVT suspension.
That's correct - as I stated, I'm running the SVT shock/strut kit (M-18000-ZX3 Damper Kit), NOT the full SVT kit with springs and new RSB. I'm well aware that a spring change would knock me out of stock - Still running my stock (95k mile ZX3) springs to stay legal.
I actually ran STS last year, due to some slotted & drilled rotors that a vendor sent me by mistake [nutkick] . I had to change those out as well to stay HS legal.
My mistake. I guess I naturally assume that SVT suspension means the whole enchilada.
I have the full SVT kit on my Focus (plus Prothane rear swaybar bushings) and man, does it change the car.
Yeah, I debated staying in STS and buying the "Saleen Suspension Kit" when they were closing them out last year (I also own a Saleen Mustang). But, this car is my daily-driver and at age 44, I'd rather have comfort than speed for commuting! [werd] Besides, my wife constantly reminds me that "it's JUST a Focus!". [slap]
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The crooks creating the latest fake checks often call or e-mail victims to tell them they have won a sweepstakes or inherited money. The crook invents an excuse to explain why the check is written for an amount larger than the total owed to the recipient. To get faster access to the funds, the crook advises the recipient to accept the too-large check and wire back the "excess" amount.
Because the check appears real, some financial institutions let the recipient withdraw funds immediately. The recipient then wires the "excess" funds to the crook. When the scam is discovered, the financial institution typically withdraws the amount of the check from the victim's account. Meanwhile, the victim loses the amount sent by wire transfer, often thousands of dollars.
Three key questions will protect you from many scams.
1. Why would anyone send you more money than you're due? Just asking the question is a reminder that you rarely get something for nothing.
2. Why do you need that information? When anyone asks for personal information--check routing numbers, driver's license numbers, Social Security numbers, or other data--ask why it's required. Unless you're convinced by the answer, refuse to provide it. Never provide information when someone else originates the transaction or request for information.
3. Is this check genuine? Even cashier's checks can be faked. Ask a professional at Pioneer Federal Credit Union to examine any questionable check before selling property or withdrawing funds.
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Washington • A published report says the National Security Agency has collected millions of contact lists from personal email and instant messaging accounts around the world — including those of Americans — in its effort to find links to terrorism or other criminal activity.
The Washington Post said late Monday it learned about the effort from secret documents provided by NSA leaker Edward Snowden and confirmed by senior intelligence officials.
The Post says the spy agency intercepts hundreds of thousands of email address books every day from private accounts on Yahoo, Gmail, Facebook and Hotmail. The NSA also collects about a half-million buddy lists daily from chat services and email accounts.


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Perhaps, each student likes travelling. They are obsessed with exciting journeys allowing them to learn different cultures and traditions. Professors know about that and they are trying to find all possible variants to bind students' love for adventures to the academic process.
Therefore, Cuba essays are in the limelight among students since they have much in store to write about. However, those who have not can use this article as a tip for writing Cuba essays.
Important facts about the country students should know before writing Cuba essays:
- Cuba is not a very large country and, therefore, it is easy to travel. Therefore, everyone will have an opportunity to stroll about street enjoying the ethnic flavor. This may serve as an opening sentence of your Cuba essay.
- In your Cuba essay, it is also important to mention that a good command of Spanish is a great advantage for those who consider him/herself as an experienced tourist.
- No Cuba essay can do without enumerating the country's local attractions. For instance, you can definitely write about Havana - the largest and the most hilarious city saturated with romantic atmosphere and spirit of legends. This is the place where you can come across vintage American cars, ration shops, and colonial palaces. Including this into Cuba essay will guarantee that you will get a good mark.
- Your Cuba essay may also contain your personal unique impressions about the country. In particular, it is possible to mention the hotels you lived, the people you communicated with, and the peculiarities of nature and climate.
- Students should provide some practical information about the country and the things that you do not like. Your Cuba essay should provide some examples.
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Bloomberg and the NYPD
New York, NY —One of the biggest challenges for mayor-elect mike bloomberg, as for any mayor, will be to preside successfully over the nypd. But wnyc's brian lehrer says with hard economic times and new security demands, it will be particularly difficult in 2002.
ANCHOR: wnyc's brian lehrer. You can hear his call-in show every weekday mornings at 10 on am820 and fm93.9.
BRIAN: One of mike bloomberg's potential strengths is that he comes from sales and is always on the lookout for the win-win deal. symbolically, he's off to a good start: by bringing back mayor dinkins' last police commissioner ray kelly, who's popular with both dinkins and giuliani supporters - can't say THAT about a lot of people - and by shaking al sharpton's hand on the day after election day, something mayor rudy NEVER did. Maybe bloomberg really CAN keep crime low without alienating half the city.
Of course, there's a lot more to it than symbolism.
Yesterday, I spoke with both of ray kelly's predecessors, bernard kerik, the current police commissioner and howard safir, the one before him. Safir, the closest to mayor giuliani of his three top cops, laid out the daunting challenge ahead.
OUT: "Resources to do it."
former police commissioner howard safir.
The CURRENT police commissioner, bernard kerik, has been in the news this week mostly for the personal revelations in his new autobiography. But HE spoke with me about how he has successfully repaired some of the damage done to police community relations since the amadou diallo shooting. and guess what: it's the same method they've used to fight crime: compstat
IN: I think the
OUT: Already had
Police commissioner bernard kerik. Very specific there on how he's rebuilding community relations.
Unfortunately, he couldn't be that specific on bloomberg and kelly's biggest challenge: DEPLOYING the same size police force to
fight crime and terrorism at the same time.
OUT: Never say never
Police Commsioner kerik, like anyone else without a good solution to a problem, falling back on "never say never."
The new administration takes office with a billionaire's bank account of good will . It's a good thing. tough choices lie ahead, to be paid for in political capital. good luck out there.
ANCHOR: wnyc's brian lehrer. You can hear his call-in show every weekday mornings at 10 on am820 and fm93.9.


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Zack Fischer interview after Round 6 of Web.com Tour Q-School
Following a final-round 64, Zack Fischer reflects on his play in the final stage of the 2013 Web.com Tour Qualifying Tournament.
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I had an interesting experience the other evening that I thought might be worth writing about. It centers on the concept of recovery and how that affect the outcomes of tournaments. Let's start with the obvious.
Every angler loses fish. It's the nature of our sport. We — most of us anyway — have a tendency to look back and think if only that big hawg hadn't somehow shaken lose we'd be in good shape when we got to the scales.
Of course, we don't mention the big one that was skin-hooked and that somehow ended up in the boat's livewell. We take that for granted. It's as if we're entitled to good luck, but bad luck is another matter.
Losing a giant was my fate in a tournament recently. We finished second. It wasn't an Elite event. It was a local tournament. And it was a giant only because of where I was fishing. Nevertheless, I was heartbroken. I knew that fish would have taken big fish honors and would have put me in the winner's circle.
Those moments are precious and the opportunities for them are few. It hurt. I won't tell you any different.
But, when it happened, I had no choice but to keep my head down and continue fishing. You can't allow something like that to ruin your evening or to negatively affect the rest of the time you have on the water. You move forward, mostly because you don't have any other choice.
You will note, however, that I didn't say I put it out of my mind or that I didn't think about it anymore. You hear that nonsense a lot in this business. "Put it behind you and everything will be OK," they say. Well…not really.
Everything isn't OK when you lose a really good fish in competition. That doesn't mean that you should cry and think negative, though. You keep fishing.
So, if you lose a giant bass this weekend, keep fishing. But don't be bothered by the fact that it sticks in your mind. You are not alone. It sticks with everyone, and everyone includes Elite Series anglers. We're men, not robots.
Whenever possible, try to think about it in a positive light. You can always take the view that if you found one big one you can find another one just as big. Sometimes it's a stretch to make that argument but, in truth, it's about the only thing you can do other than try to remember the ones you did land with a poor hookset.
It's really all about positive thinking when you're fishing a tournament. In fact, all of life is about positive thinking. If life gives you lemons, you should make lemonade, might sound trite but there's a reason it's said so often. That reason is because if you think that way you're much more likely to be successful in the end.
I don't mean to preach. It's just that positive thinking and recovering from adversity is important to me. Most of the people I know who are able to do it are better off for it.


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There's so much Natitude coursing through D.C. this week that it's hard to keep up. And I'm short on time just now, so I'm throwing a bunch of it into one blog item. Apologies.
Above, please find Defense Secretary Leon Panetta and legendary heckler Robin Ficker, celebrating a division title. I know many of you are put off by Ficker, which is fine, but you have to admit that it's a pretty D.C. image. Thanks to @LukeRussert for the heads up.
Elsewhere, D.C. bar Stoney's has changed its magic number for a playoff berth to something more significant. Love ya, Stoney's.
Speaking of which, Teddy showed up at Stoney's on Sunday. Just hanging out. Having a cold one. Or whatever he does.
Speaking of Teddy, there are shirts. These were for sale at Nats Park on Wednesday.
And these are available at Bullfeather's on the Hill (left) and Let Teddy Win (right). Thanks for Reader Luis for the picture on the left.
Speaking of shirts, here are some of the clinching items for sale at the Nats team store. That's a lot of names, but it's something. Thanks to the chicken soup man for the image.
Now let's get even more hard-core. Harder core? Reader Val sends along this image of a composite cabinet he purchased earlier this year, commemorating the 1924 World Series winners.
Val also directed my attention to the above auction announcement, which is 15 kinds of awesome.
Finally, The Post put this house ad in Friday's special section commemorating this season, which you need to get a copy of. It's super cool.


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Teach-Shirts: Zemoga Responds To PSFK Future Of Health Report
Teach-Shirts are designed to spread basic but important knowledge about healthy living virally through local communities.
Teach-Shirts are designed to spread basic but important knowledge about healthy living virally through local communities. It encourages community members to make small changes in their everyday lives that could have a huge impact on their health and living conditions.
The concept rose from the idea of creating different sets of screen-printed T-shirts containing educational messages for distribution in remote areas, or areas that have been threatened by a natural disaster.
The printed information must be presented in a simple and visual way (infographics, diagrams, etc.) that can be universally understood regardless of age, language, and level of education.
The content of the shirts may include information such as how to boil water before drinking it, the importance of washing one's hands before eating or preparing meals, the basics of water management, and other basic hygiene practices.
In case of natural disasters, the donated clothing may be printed with specific messages depending on the type of crisis, including safety procedures for different scenarios, dealing with another earthquake or aftershock, tips for communicating in an emergency, how to transform the T-shirt into a variety of first aid accessories, how to perform CPR, and more.
The Teach-Shirt initiative can be supported by a number of different retail strategies. For instance, for every t-shirt that is sold commercially, another can be donated to someone living in a remote village.
A sponsored design contest can be marketed to either artists in advanced nations or artists in the developing world, where the winning design or designs conveying an educational message are mass-produced and distributed to communities in need.
PSFK's Future of Health Report shines a light on innovation occurring within the health and wellness space around the world. This document brings together both literal and lateral inspiration to provide a framework within which businesses can begin to contemplate the issues facing UNICEF and community health workers. These issues include limited resources, technological constraints, lack of health education, and limited access to timely and relevant health and wellness information.
In an effort to start this exciting conversation, PSFK challenged advertising and design agencies from around the world to react to the Future of Health report. They were tasked with developing concepts in the form of products, services or communications that addressed one or more of the needs set forth by UNICEF. The end result of this initial phase of ideation is more than 40 innovative concepts.
The following ideas are from Zemoga Inc. The agency has responded with six ideas; two concepts, two products and two services. The full response is available for download on request here.


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