text:
In an interview with World Politics Review, Asia Society Senior Advisor Hassan Abbas discusses the reasons behind the recent wave of ethnic violence in Pakistan.
©2017 Asia Society | Privacy Statement | About AsiaSociety.org | Terms & Conditions | Sitemap | Contact
Asia Society takes no institutional position on policy issues and has no affiliation with any government. All views expressed in its publications and on its website are the sole responsibility of the author or authors.


text:
Skip to comments.How Obama Turned America into Venezuela
Posted on 03/09/2013 1:42:29 PM PST by RetiredArmy
How Obama Turned America into Venezuela
Hugo Chavez's death was met with tributes from Iran, Bolivia, China and El Salvador. The Western left did not waste much time adding their withered roses to El Comandante's coffin. George Galloway called him another Spartacus. Jimmy Carter described him as a leader who fought for the "neglected and trampled." Michael Moore praised him for declaring that the oil belongs to the people.
Whether or not the oil belongs to the people is a matter of some debate considering how much of it ended up in Chavez's pocket.
Chavez died with an estimated net worth of 2 billion dollars making him the 4th richest man in Venezuela and the 49th richest man in Latin America.
While the Bolivarian Spartacus lined his pockets with oil money, Venezuela's middle-class was struggling to get by in a country where the private sector had imploded. Income increased on paper, but decreased in reality. Around the same time that Comrade Hugo was launching the third phase of his Bolivarian Revolution, inflation had decreased household income 8.8 percent while consumer goods prices increased 27 percent.
On his deathbed, Hugo Chavez devalued his country's currency for the fifth time by 32 percent, after tripling the deficit during his previous term when the national debt had increased by 90 percent. From 2008 to 2011, Chavez's oil-rich government increased the debt by nearly 50 billion in a country of less than 30 million. That same year, The Economist speculated that Venezuela might go bankrupt.
Chavez had swollen the ranks of Venezuela's public employees to 2.5 million in a country where the 15-64 population numbered only 18 million. With 1 public employee to every 7 working adults, the entire mess was subsidized by oil exports and debt. When the price of oil fell, only debt was left.
Those public employees became Chavez's campaign staff with no choice but to vote for him or see their positions wiped out to keep the economy from crashing. And they won him one last election.
The dead tyrant leaves behind the lowest GDP growth rate and highest inflation rate in Latin America. He leaves behind an economy where more than half the population depends on government benefits or government jobs. He leaves behind a giant pile of debt for the people and 2 billion dollars in misappropriated oil money for his heirs.
But we don't need to look to a leftist banana republic south of the border to see how profitable fighting for the poor can be.
7 of the 10 richest counties in America are now in the Washington D.C. area. Arlington County alone added $6,000 to its average income in one year alone. D.C. and its bedroom communities got rich at twice the rate of the rest of the country and in the last election; Obama won 8 of the 10 richest counties in the country.
Washington D.C. is richer than Silicon Valley. Median income in the D.C. area hit $84,523 despite the city itself having horrendous unemployment and poverty statistics. The top 5 percent in D.C. earns 60% more than the top 5 percent in other cities and 54 times what the bottom fifth earns in that same city.
This wealth of government money isn't a rising tide that lifts all boats. Income inequality in Washington D.C. is one of the worst in the nation. For families with children, the income inequality level in D.C. is double the average for the rest of the country.
But when you concentrate the wealth of the land in a single imperial city, then you end up with a sharp gap between the poor and the fighters for the poor. Mid-level jobs are disappearing, but high-level jobs continue to grow. Small businesses are going out of business, but lawyers and consultants are being hired at a breathtaking rate.
Washington D.C. has the highest concentration of lawyers in the country. 1 out of every 12 city residents is a lawyer. 1 in 25 of the country's lawyers lives in Washington D.C. In 2009, the Office of Personnel Management reported that there were 31,797 practicing lawyers in the Federal government earning an average salary of $127,500 a year. Or to put it another way, the taxpayers were spending double Hugo Chavez's 2 billion dollar net worth each year just to pay the lawyers.
That was in 2009. The numbers have undoubtedly gotten much worse since.
That same year there were 383,000 federal civilian workers with six figure salaries. Multiply that and you get all the debt that Hugo Chavez dumped on Venezuela being dumped out in a single year on American taxpayers.
The number of Federal civilian employees is only slightly higher than in Chavez's utopian Socialist paradise, but average Federal employee salary clocks in at a mean $75,000.
Federal civilian employee wages and benefits run around $200 billion. The cost of the Federal workforce in a single year is more than double Venezuela's entire national debt. During Nixon's first year in office, $200 billion would have covered the entire Federal budget. Now it's just the paychecks. In the United States Department of Health and Human Services, which oversees welfare and food stamps, among other things, 1,461 of HHS' 64,750 employees earn over $155,000.
While the Obama Administration fires marines, it hires more civilian employees. 101 new Federal employees have been hired every day of Obama's first term in office. In 1962, there were more American military personnel than Federal civilian employees. The number of military personnel has dropped sharply, but the number of civilian employees is higher now than it was then. And their salaries have become much higher.
But the civilian employees are only part of the picture. The massive deficit spending has turned Washington D.C. into a treasure trove of government grants and stimulus plans on the favor train. The national debt grew by 6 trillion dollars in one term of Obama adding $50,521 in debt per household. That money was used to buy favors and support across the country.
While Obama ran on a platform of taking care of the poor, he was raiding the social safety net to buy support from a coalition of billionaires that paid him back with bundled contributions and SuperPACs. Green Energy tycoons got rich on loans and grants, while the middle class imploded. Billions in taxpayer money was traded for millions in contributions in one of the dirtiest deals to take place outside an actual banana republic.
Like Chavez, Obama presides over a poorer country whose poor are convinced that he is the only thing standing between them and absolute poverty. Deficit spending and high debt has destroyed any potential for GDP growth leaving America looking like an oversized version of Venezuela.
The new America is not a booming economy, but a political power structure built on unsustainable spending. Like Chavez, Obama has created an impossible trap that leaves half the country dependent on him and leaves his opponents with no alternative but to propose some form of austerity. It is an economic kamikaze maneuver that invariably ends with economic or political destruction.
Obama, like Chavez, has made economic recovery structurally impossible, perpetuating poverty in order to profit politically from the national state of misery. Chavez died before the consequences of his economic policies caught up with Venezuela. Like Chavez, Obama won a contentious election, but he has no easy escape from the economic destruction coming up on the road ahead.
Some yes, but it's mostly the lower-class takers that vote for their bennies. That's why we're dead as a nation. To paraphrase, "Once the populace realizes they can vote themselves the national treasury, the experiment is dead". Alexander Tytler. Benjamin Franklin said something similar.
It's all but over. This nation is heading into the ash-heap of history, as so many others did when they succumbed to the "gimmes". There is no going back.
Live your life fully while smelling the flowers, protect your assets, and realize that history has gone full circle. It's over.
Or take it back.
The truth rings like a bell. By amassing a debt load that can never be paid off and printing money to devalue the currency, Obama has made economic recovery structurally impossible.
At the moment we could recover. If Federal spending can be frozen at current levels, no auto increases, no baseline budgeting, no new clusterflock programs, no raises for ANYONE, no new out-go of any sort, National income growth could work down the debt. But that is the only way. If the federal debt doubles again, and it's on track to do it within a few more Obamayears, then we are indeed done for and the only way down is default on the federal debt...Greece is doing it now. The Gleeks are writing the manual on restarting a broke gov't. Their national income stream is so weak they can't afford any debt so they are most likely going to default on the rest of their debt that they haven't discounted 50% already. The Eurotrash banks know it's coming and just hope it doesn't hit them too fast. In this country Bill Gross (Pimco), the country's biggest bond trader, announced some months ago that he was selling completely out of US bonds. For years I've been writing congresspeople to freeze spending-—you can see how well that's working. But a few million more folks along with me could have an effect.
You mean, after the money runs out for the 51%?
After the fires in the major cities burn themselves out and nothing remains to loot?
I think we'll be under military rule by then.
That says it all, to me, right there.
The question is, how do we fix this?
Why do we need that many lawyers in the federal government. Could it be because we have to many complicated laws on the book, or that the federal government is at war with the public.
Disclaimer: Opinions posted on Free Republic are those of the individual posters and do not necessarily represent the opinion of Free Republic or its management. All materials posted herein are protected by copyright law and the exemption for fair use of copyrighted works.

subset: commoncrawl


text:
Tip of the Week
Germanium 'Jolly Bee' is one of Michael Kappel's most stalwart plants, flowering from spring until late fall. It is widely considered to be the most prolific bloomer of true geraniums.
Most of the plants that we call geraniums – whether Martha Washingtons, zonals (those classic geraniums in clay pots), or ivies – are really Pelargoniums. Pelargoniums, whose color spectrum runs from white to pink to burnt orange, red and purple, and whose leaves are sometimes multi-colored, are close relatives of true geraniums.
True geraniums, however, are usually more compact with softer foliage, and their flowers are in the blue to lavender range, with pink flowering species occasionally seen.
A bonus of growing 'Jolly Bee' is that you can propagate it by dividing mother plants or clumps into multiple individual specimens that may either be planted in other parts of the garden or given away to fellow gardeners.
The idea of flowers fading from yellow to white might evoke complaint in some quarters. Why not plant pure yellows next to pure whites and be done with it? You will achieve the same effect without pretending that you are planting yellow when, in fact, you are only putting off an inevitable transformation to white.
Furthermore, you will surely be disappointed if you think you are planting a cherished yellow but come to realize, just a few days later, that the color of your dreams only fleetingly fulfilled your expectations. So easily and, apparently, without conscience or regret, that yearned-for yellow turned into white.
Yet there is no reason to resent flowers that change color and many roses, as a matter of fact, are known for doing so. After all, there is an unwavering purposefulness in nature, which is often a welcoming contrast to the widespread arbitrariness of human activity.
I, for one, am always pleased at the sight of unexpected garden phenomena since they provoke my curiosity. "Why do some flowers change color?" I cannot help but wonder. I know that, somewhere, there must be a perfectly reasonable explanation for this.
Leaves, for example, change color as a result of shorter days and cooler temperatures that trigger break down of green leaf pigments. The constituent molecules of these pigments migrate into stems and trunks where they are stored during winter, only to be recycled back into foliage the following spring.
Leaves change color not because of anything that is added but rather through subtraction. The gold, red and burgundy pigments we see in autumn leaves have been there all along, but only in the fall, due to shorter cooler days, are the green pigments that masked these other colors biochemically removed.
'Yellow Double Knock Out' rose is a plant unmatched in reproductive vigor, as evident by its unceasing floral display. For nearly 12 months a year, yellow flowers that change to white are profusely produced, with up to a dozen or more blooms per cluster.
I cannot help thinking that it is precisely because these yellow roses change to white that they bloom so magnificently. I cannot help thinking that the same xanthophyll pigment which imparts yellow to these rose petals is continuously recycled within the plant, thus allowing and possibly stimulating new flowers with yellow pigmentation to emerge.
I wonder if research into this subject would reveal that the heaviest blooming yellow roses are those that turn white. 'Yellow Submarine' is another rose cultivar whose flowers undergo a color change from yellow to white. 'Yellow Submarine' is also a heavy bloomer, except that its roses are more ruffled than those of 'Yellow Double Knock Out.'
Coreopsis 'Full Moon' is a long-blooming perennial whose pastel yellow flowers pale as they age. Michael Kappel, Westwood's legendary master gardener, has a robust specimen blooming in all-day sun. This coreopsis is notable for its chiffon yellow, irregularly dentate (tooth-like) flower petals that blend nicely with any flowers you can imagine, from orange marigolds to pink penstemons to purple salvias. Deep green, disease-resistant, three-pronged leaves are an added bonus.
A plant with soft yellow flowers is always a pleasure to behold. Soft yellow flowers are never burdensome and yet they somehow manage to stand apart, providing subtle yet memorable accents. It would appear that this unassuming yellow is notable because of its infrequent appearance in nature or, for that matter, the garden. Since soft yellow is seldom encountered, it is treasured all the more.
A bolder yellow flower, by far, is encountered on the luffa vine (Luffa aegyptiaca). This tropical species is native to Vietnam and its fruit has two different uses, depending on its maturity. Immature fruit is eaten while fully ripened fruit is utilized as a scouring sponge. Luffa is related to cucumbers, which resemble it, as well as to melons and pumpkins.
But I would like to return to Michael Kappel who, more than a decade ago, suffered a spinal cord injury that confines him to his bed for nearly all hours of the day. He lives in constant and excruciating pain and is subject to frequent seizures. A former national produce market broker of tree fruit such as cherries, peaches, and plums, Kappel has always been passionate about plants and channels whatever energy he can muster, these days, into his garden and potted specimens.
Each one of Kappel's plants, under his green thumb's guidance, reveals itself as a work of botanical art. He grows a large variety of orchids, some thriving on his kitchen window sill and others luxuriating on his mostly shady patio. In the humblest of tones, Kappel occasionally remarks to me that, since his accident, he has focused his attention on drawing closer to God. I would dare say that he is eminently qualified to make this journey since he is, by far, the most optimistic person I know. It is not surprising the aura of holiness that surrounds Kappel may be found in his garden as well.
Kappel procures most of his plants by mail order, many of them from Annie's Annuals (www.anniesannuals.com). Under his watchful eye, they put on glorious floral displays that last for months on end.
Send email to Joshua Siskin at email@example.com.


text:
The Initial Enrollment Period (IEP) for Parts A and B is 7 months, starting 3 months before the month of your Medicare eligibility and ending 3 months after the month of eligibility. The month of eligibility is the month of your 65th birthday, if you become eligible for Medicare because you are turning 65 years old.
You simply choose the company and plan that you want with no underwriting.
You may enroll in a medicare supplement plan without medical underwriting for any of the following reasons:
If for some reason you just want to change plans or companies you need to understand that it is most likely that you will have to complete a full health questionnaire as part of your application and have your application underwritten by the company. There is no guarantee that the policy will be issued by the new company. DO NOT cancel your existing coverage until your new policy has been issued.
From Boise to Nampa, Pocatello to Idaho Falls, Meridian to Coeur d'Alene, Twin Falls, Caldwell, Moscow or Rexburg it is important that you find the medicare coverage that fits your life and your lifestyle. We feel that the best care is received when you have your choice of Doctors, and you and your Doctor make your medical decisions. Medigap plans in Idaho are available with no medical underwriting during your open enrollment period. This is when you become eligible for Medicare Part B. You may however, apply to a company and fill out the medical underwriting questions at any time.
Medicare Supplemental Insurance (Medigap or MedSup) is specifically designed to supplement Medicare's benefits and is regulated by federal and state law, It must be clearly identified as Medicare Supplemental Insurance and it must provide specific benefits that help fill the gaps in your Medicare coverage. Other kinds of insurance may help you with out-of-pocket health care costs but they do not qualify as Medigap plans.
In Idaho there are a lot of companies that sell Medigap Plans and we represent many of them. It's important to us that we can offer the best value to our clients.
Medicare is a national health insurance program for people 65 years of age and older, certain younger disabled people and people with permanent kidney failure. Medicare is run by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. The Social Security Administration helps CMS by enrolling people in Medicare and by collecting Medicare premiums.
Medicare is divided into two parts: Hospital Insurance (Part A) and Medical Insurance (Part B). Part A helps pay for care in a hospital, skilled nursing facility, some home health care, and hospice care. Part B helps pay for doctor bills, outpatient hospital care and other medical services not covered by Part A. Your Medicare card shows the Medicare coverage you have--Hospital Insurance (Part A), Medical Insurance (Part B), or both--and the date your coverage started.
The 2017 Medicare Part A deductible is $1,316 and the 2017 Part B deductible is $183. Part B annual increases are based on Part B medical cost increases and are related to income levels.
"The Cost of Medigap policies can vary widely. There can be big differences in the premiums that insurance companies charge for exactly the same coverage."
From the page 19 of the Federal Choosing A Medigap Policy Brochure
Part A: (Hospital Insurance) Premium
Part B: (Medical Insurance) Premium
Most existing beneficiaries will be "held harmless" and will pay $134.00 in 2017. Beneficiaries not subject to the "hold harmless" provision will pay $121.80, as calculated reflecting the provisions of the Bipartisan Budget Act signed into law by President Obama last week. Medicare Part B beneficiaries not subject to the "hold-harmless" provision are those not collecting Social Security benefits, those who will enroll in Part B for the first time in 2016, dual eligible beneficiaries who have their premiums paid by Medicaid, and beneficiaries who pay an additional income-related premium. These groups account for about 30 percent of the 52 million Americans expected to be enrolled in Medicare Part B in 2017.
If your income is above $85,000 (single) or $170,000 (married couple), then your Medicare Part B premium may be higher than $134.00 per month.
Part A: (pays for inpatient hospital, skilled nursing facility, and some home health care) For each benefit period Medicare pays all covered costs except the Medicare Part A deductible (2017 = $1,316) during the first 60 days and coinsurance amounts for hospital stays that last beyond 60 days and no more than 150 days.
For each benefit period you pay:
Skilled Nursing Facility Coinsurance
Part B covers Medicare eligible physician services, outpatient hospital services, certain home health services, durable medical equipment
Enrollment in Medicare is handled in two ways: either you are automatically enrolled or you must apply. If you are getting Social Security or Railroad Retirement Board benefits before you turn 65, you are automatically enrolled and your Medicare card will be mailed to you about three months before your 65th birthday. If you are not receiving retirement benefits, you must apply by contacting a Social Security Administration office or, if appropriate, the Railroad Retirement Board. You should apply three months before your 65th birthday to avoid a possible delay in the start of your coverage. If you have been a disabled beneficiary under Social Security or Railroad Retirement for 24 months, you will automatically get a Medicare card in the mail.
Additional Medigap Information
- Medigap Plan F offers a high deductible option. You must pay for Medicare-covered costs up to the high-deductible amount ($2,200 in 2017) before your Medigap policy pays anything
- 100% part B coinsurance except up to $20 copayment for office visits and up to $50 copayment for ER.
- You must also pay a separate $250 deductible for foreign travel emergency and there is a $50,000 lifetime maximum benefit.
- After you meet your out-of-pocket yearly limit and your yearly Part B deductible ($183 in 2017) the plan pays 100% of covered services for the rest of the calendar year (This applies only to plans K & L) - [Excess charges do to apply to maximum out of pocket]
- Modified Plan F offers an individual assistance program, as well as coverage for preventive dental care (available in some states)
- 2017 Out of Pocket Limit for Plan K is $5,120.
- 2017 Out of Pocket Limit for Plan L is $2,560.
Initial Enrollment
- You must be enrolled in both Medicare Part A and Medicare Part B and live in the plan's service area to be eligible for these plans.
- You are first eligible during the 7-month Initial Coverage Enrollment Period (ICEP), the 3 months before your 65th birthday, the month of, and 3 months after. CAUTION: You only have one choice so take your time, ask for help and choose wisely.
- You must continue to pay your Medicare Part B premium in addition to any plan premium shown below.
About Information Presented
- This is a web site from CDA Insurance LLC. CDA Insurance LLC is not an insurance carrier, we are an agency that represents many companies offering products to the general public and also to medicare recipients. We do our best to assure that all information presented on our web site is current and accurate.
- CDA Insurance LLC is not associated with Medicare or the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services. This is not a complete listing of plans available in your service area. For a complete listing please contact 1-800-MEDICARE or consult www.medicare.gov.
- A Medicare Supplement plan is a health insurance plan provided by a private company that fills in the "gaps" in original Medicare coverage. CDA Insurance LLC is an agency that sells Medicare Supplement plans to medicare beneficiaries. Submitting our online quote request form does NOT affect your current enrollment, nor will it enroll you in a Medicare Supplement plan or other Medicare plans. To apply for coverage you must submit an application for the company and plan that you want.


text:
cfair wrote:bcr123psu wrote:
tell me what this was like. I missed my chance to get it. I enjoy St Bernardus so very much.
I need to start using ratebeer or beeradvocate so I can remember. If memory serves, it was strong with a robust malt character yet well balanced. I enjoyed it and I'm looking forward to the brew next year.


text:
he's in the quarterfinals facing Arod hopefully he brings home the gold!
'); var yuipath = 'clientscript/yui'; var yuicombopath = ''; var remoteyui = false; } else // Load Rest of YUI remotely (where possible) { var yuipath = 'http://yui.yahooapis.com/2.9.0/build'; var yuicombopath = 'http://yui.yahooapis.com/combo'; var remoteyui = true; if (!yuicombopath) { document.write('
he's in the quarterfinals facing Arod hopefully he brings home the gold!
I think he can get through this Round but going against Tiger in the semis will be a killer.
The poster formerly known as Rimfire
Whos Now, who cares?
Nothing against the thread but I just hate ESPN and all the stupid things they come up with. This thing should be on ET and not ESPN. I guess when I turn on the tv to watch ESPN i'd like to hear about the actual sports scores and sports news and not whose autograph is worth more or who sells more shows or whatever they talk about when it's time for "Whos Now".
I keep running into this: I start mildly interested when they talk about it on Sportscenter, but then after describing the notes about the two people in question, they immediately cut to Jessica Biel and Kevin James to discuss who should win. I become so horribly offended and disgusted that I turn it off on the spot.
This is almost, almost up there in manufactured importance with the BSpy's and the daytime emmy awards.
When did Lindsay Lohan fall out of the running?
The best exercise of the human heart is reaching down and picking someone else up.
The poster formerly known as Rimfire
HeeHeeHee! What a stupid biatch.
The best exercise of the human heart is reaching down and picking someone else up.
The poster formerly known as Rimfire
I'm sure Jessica Biel knows all about Peyton's accomplishments and I bet she really knows her NASCAR.
Is 50 Cent going to discuss the next one?
ESPN is garbage.
Super Bowl XLI Champions
2000 Eastern Conference Champions
Sad to see what has become of a network that 15 years ago was one of the most cultural hip, trend setting, must-watch channels around. Dan and Keith in their prime, Craiggers pre-late night show, long before hacks like Stuart Scott rumbled, bumbled and stumbled into the sports desk.
What happened? Right now it's about John Miller/Joe Morgan and the PTI guys and that is just about all. Actually I love the NFL analysis show with Jaworski where they break down tape too, and at some point they were trying out an NBA variation of that show which I hope returns this fall.
Haven't seen Sportscenter for a few days. Are big things still poppin'?
Who's now? is Sportscenter's crown jewel of horrible ideas to show that Sportscenter isn't just about sports which makes no sense.
I actually watched this debate(I had to put my brain back into my skull afterwards and crank the bottom part of my jaw up). And they basically said that Peyton won, but it was very, very close to Dale Jr. cause Dale is da man. You know even though hes never won jack and wouldn't be nearly as famous if his dad hadn't created a larger than life persona that his son could ride in on. But I digress.
If you truely want to say who is now then no one deserves to be metioned in the same thought process as Tiger and Peyton. They win and they are in main stream media. Nobody else has that sort of combo. However I still maintain this whole thing is dumb.
This is such a joke, LDT is nothing compared to Tiger Woods. And yet they let jokers on the show. Seriously before his overrated record breaking season, even some serious fans wouldn't have recognized. Tiger woods is everywhere.
Wow that girl is so annoying.
"I gotta go with who's now baseball, it's baseball season so I pick A Rod."
Peyton just won the Superbowl.
Oh yeah and this Tournament thing is dumb.
press pause on the second slow-mo replay around 0:12 mark
This is ESPN saying "hey we gotta fill the airtime somehow." They can only show Royals vs. Rangers highlights for so long.
ESPN is a joke.
ESPN is trash, I agree.
Only shows I can stomach are PTI and Around The Horn.
Super Bowl XLI Champions
2000 Eastern Conference Champions
ESPN sux.
Also, I don't see the big deal about this. So they debate who's now? So what? It's kinda fun, isn't it? You don't HAVE to watch. But you will. So why shouldn't they have it on? Also, you know who's now? Jessica Biel...there is no one else more fitting to debate the merit of "nowness" than Jessi Biel...come on...does GQ teach you nothing? Seriously though...isn't nowness supposed to transcend sports?
Why have Sean Salisbury and John Clayton debate who's now when they think T-Pain is a very painful kind of technical foul.
Yup they have become trash. Even Outside The Lines seem like exploitation sometimes.


text:
Whether you are installing radio communications, data tracking, visual displays or navigation equipment. On a lorry, a bus, a fire engine or even a luxury yacht. For business, for leisure and often for emergency services, you know that even the best product or the newest technology is only as good as the power supply supplying it.
At Alfatronix, we know this! A failed power supply or a failed converter is a failed system. That's why we use only modern rigorously tested designs, automated assembly techniques and an award winning quality manufacturing system backed up by expert engineering support. With flexible working practices and short lead times, delivered to you fast by reliable carriers.


text:
Note: This item is more than 12 years old. Please take the publication date into consideration for any date references.
Print – Plain Text – Permalink
News Release
Media Contact: TPWD News, firstname.lastname@example.com, 512-389-8030
Feb. 28, 2005
TPWD Game Warden Field Notes
The following are excerpts from recent Texas Parks and Wildlife Department law enforcement reports.
Leave the Badge at Home to Hear What Texans Think of Wardens! Montgomery County Game Wardens decided to go fishing on a day off recently. After three hours of fishing and only one white bass to show for it, they decided to call it quits. They approached a man in a boat close to theirs and asked if he would like their lone fish. The man replied, "Is it long enough? You know those dad-gum game wardens don't have no sense of humor about that kind of stuff." The two wardens laughed and agreed. After closely checking the size of the white-bass, the man happily placed the fish into his live well and said thanks.
Jackpot — A Frio County warden got a call from a local taxidermist about a suspicious deer that had been entered into the Los Cazadores deer contest. The deer was killed in LaSalle County. The warden, along with a LaSalle County warden, began an investigation that led to eight citations and four deer heads being seized. Several subjects were cited for hunting under the license of another and allowing another to hunt under their license. Three of the four deer heads seized are subject to civil restitution penalties. The wardens followed up with this information and began another investigation about illegal hunting activities in Atascosa County with wardens there. The result of this investigation resulted in 11 citations and four warnings for untagged deer, hunting under the license of another, no cold storage records, hunting deer without a non-resident license and reusing deer tags from other hunters. Several other unwritten warnings were noted through the course of the investigation. A Harris County warden obtained a statement from one of the violators who lives in Houston. Two deer heads that were killed illegally in Atascosa County had been shipped to Georgia (in violation of the Federal Lacey Act) and are being shipped back to Texas for civil restitution and evidence. Several cases are pending.
Jackpot Part II — A Galveston County Game Warden concluded an investigation that started back in December. Charges were filed on an individual who had been hunting in San Saba County under a refused license. The warden utilized cold storage invoices, numerous witness statements, and digital photos obtained from the suspect's camera phone to obtain written confessions about 10 deer illegally harvested during the past two years. The warden recovered five sets of antlers, seized more than 200 pounds of meat, and confiscated a bow and rifle. Cases pending are hunting while a license is refused (class A), exceeding the limit on deer, using another's tag, and no hunter safety. Additional charges were filed against two others for possession of untagged deer, improperly tagged deer, and possession of an illegally killed game animal. Civil restitution fines will be sought on a total of 13 deer.
Jackpot Part III — While patrolling the western side of his county in an area known for road and night hunting, a Milam County Game Warden observed two men in slow-moving pickup truck swerve and then abruptly turn when they saw him. He stopped the vehicle and found a shotgun propped between the front seats. The warden discovered the passenger was wanted for a parole violation. The passenger had a 30-page criminal history spanning five states. The parolee was taken to the Milam County Jail for the warrant and charged with possession of a firearm by a felon. Cases are pending.
Publication — Permission is granted to publish, in whole or in part, any news releases on this page.
Print — A print-friendly version of the news release shows only the release with font sizes set to the browser default.
Plain Text — Plain text versions of TPWD news releases are provided for copying and pasting into editing software.
To copy text into an editing software:
- Click a Plain Text link to display the plain text page in your browser.
- Select all.
- Copy.
- Paste in a document in your editing program.
Permalink — This is a direct link to the news release, omitting the navigation context from the URI.
English/Spanish — News releases posted in both English and Spanish have one of these links.
If you have any suggestions for improving these pages, send an e-mail to firstname.lastname@example.com and mention Plain Text Pages.
(5.4.16 i)


text:
Katie Holmes
Katie Holmes is most famous for being Tom Cruise's now ex-wife, Suri Cruise's mom and Victoria Beckham's BFF. She used to act at one point, too. Remember? Katie Holmes played Joey Potter on Dawson's Creek and has starred in big-screen movies like Disturbing Behavior (1998), Go (1999), Teaching Mrs. Tingle (1999), and The Gift (2000). She has also starred in Phone Booth (2003), Pieces of April (2003), First Daughter (2004), Batman Begins (2005) and Thank You For Not Smoking (2006).
AppealIt's tough to imagine a girl who is synonymous with candy as being a sex symbol, but there is something appealing about a woman who projects a naive sexuality. In her years married to Tom Cruise, she really tried to "sophisticate" herself, sporting more of a Jackie O look than that girl-next-door we've all come to know. She's nowhere near Kate Upton on the sex-bomb scale, but she can still hold her own. Now that she's Cruise-less, who knows how she'll reinvent herself.
SuccessKatie Holmes' movies haven't done much at the box office, but her marriage and recent divorce filing from Tom Cruise certainly gained her much fame, especially since she's 16 years his junior. And after giving birth to their child, Suri, paparazzi became a staple in Katie Holmes' life. She's more famous for hanging out with Victoria Beckham than for making movies, but the tabloids are fine with that.
Katie Holmes BiographyKatherine Noelle Holmes was born on December 18, 1978, in Toledo, Ohio. The youngest of five children -- she has three older sisters and an older brother -- Katie had no intention of becoming an actress while growing up.
Her mother, Kathy Holmes, enrolled her long-legged daughter into Margaret O'Brien's Modeling School in Toledo, which ultimately led Katie to her present career path. During her summer vacation from Notre Dame Academy (an all-girls Catholic high school), 17-year-old Katie attended a modeling convention in New York City.
At the convention, a talent scout from Los Angeles approached Katie and encouraged her to spend the rest of the summer in California auditioning. Katie was off to Hollywood with her mother to try her luck at acting, despite her father's original skepticism.
katie holmes in ice stormLuck was definitely on her side, since Katie Holmes' feature film debut took no more than one audition. Inexperienced and tinged with a drop of naivete, she was cast in 1997's The Ice Storm as Tobey Maguire's girlfriend.
After filming The Ice Storm, Katie returned to Toledo in order to complete high school. She was apparently offered the role of "Buffy" in Buffy the Vampire Slayer, but luckily for Sarah Michelle Gellar, Katie declined in order to graduate from high school. With a film credit and a newfound passion, she dedicated her summer to starring in a local theater production of Damn Yankees. That's when Katie heard a rumor that Kevin Williamson of Scream (1996) fame was casting actors for his television teenage drama.
katie holmes is joey in dawson's creekWith nothing to lose, Katie sent in her audition tape and hoped for the best. And that's what the Dawson's Creek screenwriter/producer saw when he watched her tape: the best. Fully impressed, Williamson immediately invited Katie to the West Coast for a callback, but due to her commitment to Damn Yankees, she asked Williamson whether the offer could be postponed to a later date.
Obviously worth the wait, he rescheduled so that Katie could attend. Williamson didn't need acting experience credits to convince him that Katie was right for the part of Joey Potter in Dawson's Creek. She was immediately cast as the girl from the wrong side of the creek in the series that was garnering rave reviews even before its premiere.
Viewers tuned in to Katie Holmes and the high school (and then college) drama from 1998 to 2003, watching the cast of angst-ridden teens (which also included pouty-lipped Michelle Williams) deal with teenage life in a small coastal town.
katie holmes in disturbing behaviorBased on the success of Dawson's Creek and its popularity among teens, Katie Holmes was cast in the thriller Disturbing Behavior in 1998. The following summer, Katie could be seen in theaters in two feature films: Go, and as the heroine in Teaching Mrs. Tingle (which was directed by Kevin Williamson).
In 2000, while still roaming the halls of high school in Dawson's Creek, Katie appeared in Wonder Boys, starring Michael Douglas and her Ice Storm costar, Tobey Maguire, as well as in The Gift.
Winner of the 1999 MTV Movie Award for Best Breakthrough Female Performance, Katie was also voted one of Teen People magazine's "21 Hottest Stars Under 21" and Sweden's Expressen Fredag's "Babe of the Year" in 1998.
katie holmes marries tom cruiseKatie then appeared in a string of moderately successful movies, including Phone Booth (2002), Abandon (2002), The Singing Detective (2003) and Pieces of April (2003).
In 2003, Katie got engaged to actor Chris Klein and Dawson's Creek saw its final season come to an end. The following year, she appeared in the movie First Daughter, while in 2005 she added Batman Begins to her resume. Around this time she also started dating Tom Cruise. TomKat made their first public appearance on April 29, 2005, in Rome, Italy.
In 2006 she starred in Thank You for Smoking, gave birth to Suri and married Tom Cruise despite his crazed proclamation of his love for her on the Oprah Winfrey Show.
katie holmes in mad money, the kennedysIn 2008, Katie Holmes appeared in the movie Mad Money. It was pretty horrific, but then so are most things when they also star Queen Latifah. 2011 saw Katie take her Jackie O swagger to the next level with her on-screen portrayal of Jackie Kennedy in the Emmy-winning TV mini-series The Kennedys, throwing her back in the limelight and reinstating her good name. Since then she put in a cameo on an episode of How I Met Your Mother and Adam Sandler's slapstick comedy Jack and Jill.
Katie Holmes divorces tom cruiseSix years after their wedding in an Italian castle, Katie filed for divorce from Tom Cruise. According to the New York Daily News, the couple was spotted looking happy on the red carpet in February but disagreed over parenting Suri and Cruise's involvement with the Church of Scientology.
TomKat's divorce is seemingly going smoothly, in comparison to a certain Kardashian's, or Charlie Sheen's, let's say. Only 11 days after filing for the split, the couple reached a settlement. "We are committed to working together as parents to accomplish what is in our daughter Suri's best interests," the statement from their respective reps said. Good luck, from AskMen. Oh, and if you ever need a shoulder to cry on...
Show comments


text:
IMPORTANT: Please click "End Session" to clear your personal information. (Credit Card info is always hidden from view).End Session
Cookies are not enabled in your browser.
You must have Cookies enabled for the best experience on our site and to make a purchase.
Learn how to enable Cookies in your browser or call 1-800-426-8020 for assistance.
Roll over image to zoom in |
This image is not Zoomable
Live Your Adventure™
A great overall canvas hunting and shooting shirt in a heavier-weight cotton than the Palouse. Our unique, dense but still breathable weave keeps brush at bay and you cool and comfortable.
The primary goal of our Sport Shop sizing is to achieve both freedom of movement and maximum function. Unlike oversized garments with excess fabric, our engineered patterns allow unrestricted arm movement—both up and forward—while also reducing bulk. Through extensive field testing we have discovered that this performance fit prevents interference when hunting and shooting. But if you still prefer a loose fitting shirt or jacket, please size up one size.
Need Help?1-800-426-8020
Review Summaryby PowerReviews
Best Uses
Reviewed by 10 customers
Displaying reviews 1-4
Previous | Next »
Comments about Men's Okanogan Hunting Shirt:
Ordered a large, exchanged for a medium. Like the shirt. Ready to go shooting with it.
Comments about Men's Okanogan Hunting Shirt:
Cold-natured farmer who likes durable long-sleeved shirts. Usually wear a XXL for added length. Bought the Long XXL just in case and it's great. The extra length covers me and the larger size allows plenty of room for movement and still looks great.
Comments about Men's Okanogan Hunting Shirt:
This is very well made hunting shirt.
Best Uses
Comments about Men's Okanogan Hunting Shirt:
Overall, very nice shirt, fit me perfectly, a little pricey but I thought it was worth it. Not too thick not too thin. Didn't care for the small logo patch on the sleeve but that's just me, wife thought it looked cool..
Displaying reviews 1-4
Previous | Next »


text: SCENE + HEARD AO Researcher Receives Posthumous Honors for Pioneering Work By Andrew Karp Monday, January 21, 2013 12:00 AM Elias Snitzer's children, plus IEEE president Gordon Day (second from left) and Carl Zeiss Vision's Dick Whitney (third from left) stand behind the IEEE milestone dedicated to Snitzer. (Photonics Media photo by Melinda Rose) SOUTHBRIDGE, Mass.—Elias Snitzer, an American Optical (AO) researcher who is considered the father of fiber lasers and fiber amplifiers, was honored posthumously by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) at a ceremony here on Oct. 26. Officials from the IEEE unveiled a granite plaque in Snitzer's honor across the street from the former American Optical headquarters in Southbridge, where his discoveries were made. Snitzer's contributions to photonics research spanned more than four decades and helped bring about the fiber optics technology on which the Internet and other communications systems operate, according to Photonics.com, a website covering the photonics industry. He passed away in May, 2012. Former AO employee Dick Whitney, director of the Optical Heritage Museum and an employee of Carl Zeiss Vision's Southbridge office, spent a year organizing the event with IEEE, which also featured presentations by science author and historian Jeff Hecht and several local officials. ■ firstname.lastname@example.com


text:
Only My Alboka Makes Me Happy Sweatshirt
Product Color:
Product information
Sweatshirt Only My Alboka Makes Me Happy is the all-time ultimate in comfort with its classic, relaxed fit. On the surface rich cotton with Only My Alboka Makes Me Happy, inside flannel for the softest sensation. Medium to heavy weight ensuring warmth and makes it great, weather as a throw-over in rainy and windy weather or to protect against the snow and ice in the winter.
Crew-neck for those that don't like the common hood. Stretched cuffs and hem assure a lasting shape. Alboka Sweatshirt comes in 12 basic colors. Heather Grey: 80% Cotton/20% Polyester. Remaining Colors: 100% Cotton.
Sku: SR1BL0000037432424240011WHSG00000


text:
SWINDON pair Troy Batchelor and Peter Kildemand experienced mixed fortunes in their Grand Prix qualifier in Gorican on Saturday night.
Danish racer Kildemand advanced to the GP Challenge in Lonigo courtesy of a strong showing in Croatia.
Despite two last places in his opening three rides, the Robins man recorded three race wins to edge into the all-important top seven on nine points.
However, GP regular Batchelor could not make the most of a strong start to the meeting as he was unable to progress to the final round of the qualification process.
A tapes exclusion in the Australian's final ride proved costly as he ended with seven points in 10th place.
It was a hugely disappointing result for the current GP rider, who will now need to earn a top eight place in the current Grand Prix series to retain his place for the 2015 campaign.
WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP SEMI-FINAL, Gorican (Croatia) Hans Andersen 12, Linus Sundstrom 11 (after run-off), Janusz Kolodziej 11, Maciej Janowski 10, Thomas H. Jonasson 10, Peter Kildemand 9, Matej Zagar 9, Martin Smolinski 8 (after run-off), Jurica Pavlic 8, Troy Batchelor 7, Mikkel Michelsen 6, Josef Franc 6, Nicolas Covatti 5, Daniel King 5, Ricky Wells 2, Craig Cook 1, Tomas Suchanek (res) 0.


text:
turn on suggestions
Auto-suggest helps you quickly narrow down your search results by suggesting possible matches as you type.
Featured Content
Blog articles and discussions of interest across the Community
June 6 - 8, 2017
Las Vegas, Nevada
Join us for HPE Discover 2017 in Las Vegas. The event will be held at the Venetian | Palazzo from June 6-8, 2017.Read more
Each Month in 2017
Join us online to talk directly with our Software experts during online Expert Days. Find information here about past, current, and upcoming Expert Da...Read more
What's New
Posted to:
Original author:


text:
by Deborah
If you follow me on instagram you will know that I am always changing the flat around. I spend a lot of time in the flat looking after the boys and I get fed up quickly with my surroundings and what better way than to move a few pieces around, to keep being inspired? That's what I have being doing recently and always think change is good, it brings a new energy into the space...although my head always fills straight back up with new ideas, so as soon as im finished Im thinking of new ones!
Hope you are all having a great Friday!
Other Stories
3 comments:
thank you for your comments!
if you have any questions please email me via the 'contact' link.


text:
DENVER — Attackman Matt Brown announced his retirement on Wednesday, ending his five-year MLL career. Brown spent all five seasons (2006-10) with Denver and totaled 138 goals, including two 2-pointers, and 20 assists to finish with 160 points in 56 career games. He ranks second in club history in goals scored, third in total points and eighth in assists. Brown finishes his career ranked 20th in MLL history in goals scored. He was promoted to associate head coach of the University of Denver's men's lacrosse team on June 15, 2011, and retiring from the Outlaws gives him a chance to focus on his expanded role with the Pioneers.
"Matt has been an important part of the Outlaws franchise from the very beginning," Outlaws General Manager Brian Reese said. "I can't say enough good things about Matt. He is a great team player, a tremendous ambassador for the sport in Colorado and he is one of the best goal scorers in MLL history.
"We are completely supportive of Matt's decision to put more time into his new position at University of Denver. He will still be impacting Colorado lacrosse in a positive way and will go down as one of the all-time great Denver Outlaws."
Brown was a four-year starter at the University of Denver, where he finished with 113 goals and 24 assists (137 pts.) in 56 games.
"Since June 11, 2009, the day I accepted this position at DU, Matt Brown has been at my side," University of Denver Head Coach Bill Tierney said. "Without him I would have been lost. He is loyal, trustworthy and tireless in his efforts for our program. He played at DU, he knows and loves the place, and there is absolutely no better man to fill the role as my first assistant."
At DU, Brown earned first team All-Great Western Lacrosse League honors as a senior. He led the Pioneers with 42 points (35 goals, 7 assists) and ranked eighth in the nation while leading the GWLL with 2.57 goals per game. Brown holds the school record with seven consecutive hat tricks to open his career as a freshman. His 113 goals rank fourth and his 137 points are sixth in school annals.
"It has been an incredible experience playing for the Denver Outlaws the past five seasons," Brown said. "The Outlaws are a first-class organization and the model of what all Major League Lacrosse franchises should aspire to be. I would like to thank (Vice President of Edge Sports & Entertainment) Mac Freeman for his leadership and support along with Brian Reese, who was not only a great general manager and coach, but a great friend. The fans of the Denver Outlaws are the best around. I can't tell you how excited we get as players to play for such great fans. As players, we hope that the fans continue their loyal support of lacrosse here in Colorado as they are the difference.
"Most importantly I would like to thank all of my past teammates. These are guys that I have made friendships with that will last forever. Although I will not be able to play anymore due to my recent added responsibilities with our University of Denver Men's Lacrosse team, I will be there to cheer the Outlaws on to a Major League Lacrosse Championship."
In his fifth season as an assistant coach at DU in 2011, the Pioneers made NCAA history as the first team located west of the Mississippi River to reach the Final Four. DU also became the first team west of the Mississippi to host a NCAA Tournament game when it defeated Villanova 13-10 on May 15, 2011. The Pioneers' 15-3 record represented the most wins for a single season in team history.


text:
Praises to the Most High: 40 Compliments That Rappers Have Given Nas Over The Years
With a career spanning over two decades, Nas has drawn audiences that both admire his craft and skill set, as well as those who are inspired by the mastery of his talent. Rappers Meek Mill, J. Cole, and Drake discuss how they were inspired by Nas growing up and even studied his lyrical technique for their recent work.
Jay Electronica praises Nas as "One of the gods, one of the greatest of all time, one of the godfathers of even my own style." when speaking of the MC. Wu-Tang's the RZA proclaims "Escobar is one of the best MCs to ever bless the mic." While legends like Rakim recall they way Nas raised the bar for lyricists in the game with his originality.
Vibe Magazine celebrates the birthday of one of hip hop's greatest with a collection of compliments received by the emcee during his career.


text:
The Vallejo school board revisited Wednesday the steps the district has taken in the last two years to combat bullying and improve safety.
"The fact that bullying is all too common in our society does not mean it's inevitable in our schools," Superintendent Ramona Bishop said.
Her lengthy presentation comes after two months of vocal agitation from parents of bullied children. However, none of those parents who accused the Vallejo City Unified School District of failing to protect their children attended Wednesday's meeting.
Bishop's report addressed a variety of issues, including the idea that efforts to reduce suspension and expulsion rates are keeping violent bullies in schools.
"There's no negotiating when there's an attempted injury. There should be a consequence. ... We want our students safe from harm," Bishop said, noting that students are still suspended and expelled.
The board voted earlier in the meeting to expel two students.
The district has established a variety of anti-bullying strategies in the last year. They include positive behavior intervention and supports (PBIS), restorative justice and full-service community schools.
Bishop also noted the district is trying to identify the root causes of student conflicts. Many, especially at the high school, begin on Facebook and Twitter, Bishop said.
"I would ask that we would all really pay attention to what our students are doing on social media," Bishop said.
Among upcoming projects are finalizing an anti-bullying video, adding more cameras and fencing to schools, building a relationship with the Vallejo Police Department and exploring how best to combat cyber-bullying.
The school board also honored Vallejo High School graduate and New York Yankees pitcher CC Sabathia's PitCCh In Foundation for donating $25,000 to the school's athletic department.
The board also heard that State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Torlakson sent a letter agreeing to restore the board's full governing powers on April 1. The board gradually has been regaining self-governance since a 2004 state takeover.
Contact Lanz Christian Bañes at (707) 553-6833 or firstname.lastname@example.com. Follow him on Twitter @LanzTimesH.


text:
I have no problem at all to be aware of my breath for many hours, but I rarely notice the breathing alone. There's always breath+heartbeat, and sometimes the heartbeat is even more intense than the breath, no matter in what position I am. And when there's a clock at the room, the heartbeat is always perfectly synchronized with the ticktock.
I exposed this question at E-Sangha one year ago, and the recommendation was "let it go". But after all this time letting go and dont' worrying, I'm still having a heartbeat!! (lucky me )
Could there be a hindrance in some way? It doesn't make me feel annoyed, but sometimes I feel like I am doing something wrong, because everybody talks about "Mindfulness with Breathing" and focusing on one single thing, but nobody says "Mindfulness with Heartbeat".
There are many instructions about how to fight difference hindrances, they explain with detail how to deal with the most subtle feelings and thoughts, but nobody mentions the heart beat. ¿why? ¿Am I the only one that notice the feeling of the heartbeat when trying to meditate?. It's always present, so what is the meaning of "mindfulness with breathing" for me? I've even tried to focus only on the heartbeat, but I neither can isolate it from the breath.
ps: I'm not having any kind of cardiopathy disorder, it's perfectly normal.


text:
Dabigatran Etexilate for Stroke Prevention in Patients With Atrial Fibrillation and Mild to Moderate Renal Impairment
This study has been completed.
Boehringer Ingelheim
Information provided by (Responsible Party):
Boehringer Ingelheim
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
First received: November 2, 2012
Last updated: June 30, 2014
Last verified: June 2014
- Full Text View
- Tabular View
- Study Results
- Disclaimer
- How to Read a Study Record
Non-interventional, observational study of physicians' use of Dabigatran etexilate for stroke prevention in patients with atrial fibrillation and mild to moderate renal impairment
|Atrial Fibrillation
|Study Type:
|Study Design:
|Observational Model: Cohort
Time Perspective: Prospective
|Official Title:
|Use of Pradaxa® (Dabigatran Etexilate) for Stroke Prevention in Patients With Nonvalvular Atrial Fibrillation and Mild to Moderate Renal Impairment
Resource links provided by NLM:
Genetics Home Reference related topics: familial atrial fibrillation
MedlinePlus related topics: Atrial FibrillationU.S. FDA Resources
Further study details as provided by Boehringer Ingelheim:
Primary Outcome Measures:
- Creatinine Clearance (Recalculated Using Entries of Age, Gender, Body Weight and Serum Creatinine Made by the Physician) [ Time Frame: One single observation time point: at the time of prescription before the first intake of dabigatran etexilate ]The creatinine clearance was recalculated with the Cockcroft-Gault formula using age, gender, body weight, and serum creatinine.
|Study Start Date:
|October 2012
|Study Completion Date:
|June 2013
|Primary Completion Date:
|June 2013 (Final data collection date for primary outcome measure)
|Atrial fibrillation and mild to moderate renal impairment
|Ages Eligible for Study:
|18 Years and older (Adult, Senior)
|Sexes Eligible for Study:
|Accepts Healthy Volunteers:
|Sampling Method:
|Non-Probability Sample
Study Population
Inclusion criteria:
- patients with atrial fibrillation foreseen for Pradaxa anticoagulation according to physician's decision for stroke prevention
- patients with mild or moderate renal impairment
- age >= 18 years at enrollment
Exclusion criteria:
- severe renal impairment (Creatinine Clearance < 30 ml/min)
Contacts and Locations
Choosing to participate in a study is an important personal decision. Talk with your doctor and family members or friends about deciding to join a study. To learn more about this study, you or your doctor may contact the study research staff using the Contacts provided below. For general information, see Learn About Clinical Studies.
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT01721837
Show 1616 Study Locations
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT01721837
Show 1616 Study Locations
Sponsors and Collaborators
Boehringer Ingelheim
|Study Chair:
|Boehringer Ingelheim
|Boehringer Ingelheim
More Information
Additional relevant MeSH terms:
ClinicalTrials.gov processed this record on September 21, 2017
|Responsible Party:
|Boehringer Ingelheim
|ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
|NCT01721837 History of Changes
|Other Study ID Numbers:
|Study First Received:
|November 2, 2012
|Results First Received:
|June 30, 2014
|Last Updated:
|June 30, 2014
Additional relevant MeSH terms:
Atrial Fibrillation
Renal Insufficiency
Arrhythmias, Cardiac
Heart Diseases
Cardiovascular Diseases
Pathologic Processes
Kidney Diseases
Urologic Diseases
Serine Proteinase Inhibitors
Protease Inhibitors
Enzyme Inhibitors
Molecular Mechanisms of Pharmacological Action
ClinicalTrials.gov processed this record on September 21, 2017


text:
SARATOGA SPRINGS -- At first glimpse, it's a dump, a disaster area, a swampy, buggy Dogpatch in the bayou -- trailers, junk, shacks on stilts, scattered carelessly under the shaggy oaks. But to Hushpuppy, the child-heroine of Benh Zeitlin's critically acclaimed debut feature "Beasts of the Southern Wild," the place she calls the Bathtub is more than home, it's heaven -- a resilient, toughly rooted, self-sufficient community in perfect harmony with nature and its own long-accustomed eccentricities.
But there's trouble coming, a storm over New Orleans (the story starts at the outbreak of Katrina in 2005), and Hushpuppy's tiny universe braces for the worst. There will be no avoiding this catastrophe, and not much help from her family, either.
Her mother's been long out of the picture, and her hard-drinking father is afflicted with a wasting illness. Then there are the aurochs -- long-extinct giant bison, back from the past and clumping ominously through the apocalypse toward Hushpuppy's fragile home.
Based on a novel by Lucy Alibar, shot on budget-minded 16 millimeter film, acted entirely by non-professionals (though you would never, ever know), and produced by a New Orleans film collective, "Beasts of the Southern Wild" is an old-time coming-of-age story with an eerie, mythological shimmer, an independent movie in the first sense of the word. It hews to its own skewed internal logic, holds fast with a big artistic vision that manages to be both proudly place-based and stirringly universal, gives its characters lines that should sound hokey but here, somehow, work.
Played by newcomer Quvenzhane Wallis, Hushpuppy herself is "the inheritor," notes the New York Times, "of a proud literary and artistic tradition, following along a crooked path traveled by Huckleberry Finn, Scout Finch, Eloise (of the Plaza), Elliott (from E.T.), and other brave, wild, imaginary children. Dwight Henry as her cantankerous, devoted, disabled and occasionally abusive father is equally magnetic (in real life, Henry is a baker).
Raves the critic from the Boston Globe: "I'm not sure how anything in this movie actually came to be, and I'm afraid that knowing would break the spell. I just know that 'Beasts of the Southern Wild' is the first movie in a long time to feel like the first movie ever made."
The Saratoga Film Forum will show "Beasts of the Southern Wild" at 7:30 tonight and Friday, and 7 p.m. Sunday at the Dee Sarno Theater in the Saratoga Arts Center at 320 Broadway. Call |584-FILM or go to www.saratogafilmforum.|org for more information about this and coming events.


text:
- Font:
- +
- -
Vice President Joe Biden repeatedly told a group of 3rd-grade students that Barack Obama was "really cool" during a surprise visit to an after-school program in California, NBC News reported.
Most of the children at Taft Community School in Redwood City wanted to know all about Obama and his wife, Michelle, and one asked if the president would also be making an appearance, the station said.
"Barack Obama is really cool. No, he's not coming today, but he's really cool," Biden replied, according to NBC News.
Animated Boehner: 'There's nothing complex about the Keystone Pipeline!'
House Speaker John Boehner became animated Tuesday over the proposed Keystone Pipeline, castigating the Obama administration for not having approved the project yet.
- Budget deficits shrinking but set to grow after 2015
- Senate readies another volley on unemployment aid
- Obama faces Syria standstill
- Fluke files to run in California
- Christie acknowledges federal subpoena
- Obama says Fox News's O'Reilly 'absolutely' unfair in extended interview
- Christie security officer hit with shoplifting charges
- Animated Boehner: 'There's nothing complex about the Keystone Pipeline!'
More politics
He also described Michelle Obama as "the nicest person you'll ever meet."
The vice president asked the children questions about where they wanted to go to college and one girl proudly proclaimed, "Stanford University," NBC News said. Biden replied: "You're way ahead of where I was."
He also told the class about his wife being a teacher and his struggle with stuttering when he was younger.
Biden joked with the press that he "never wanted to be vice president," blaming Senator Barbara Boxer, D-Calif., for persuading him, NBC News reported. The senator was also at the event.
The after-school program at the school serves about 100 kids ranging from kindergartners through fifth graders.
The kids enrolled receive help with their homework and participate in art, gardening and other enrichment activities.
© 2013 msnbc.com Reprints


text:
ABOUT 35 MILES NORTHWEST of Charleston, South Carolina, lies a perfect example of what's wrong with the federal Clean Water Act today. To understand that example, however, you need to start where two rivers converge to form Charleston Harbor. Here the act is in force, protecting wildlife and the human environment from toxic pollution and other threats.
But follow one of the rivers—the Ashley—upstream, and the situation begins to change. Eventually, you'll come to cypress swamps where prothonotary warblers (left) nest and swallow-tailed kites patrol the air. From there, small perennial streams lead you to Black Tom Bay and the Pine Hill Tract, 2,000 acres of wetland and high ground. For most of the Clean Water Act's history, everything from the mouth of the Ashley River to the wetlands in Pine Hill was safeguarded.
Today, however, two U.S. Supreme Court decisions have muddied the picture. The first, in 2001, clouded the issue on bogs, prairie potholes, playa lakes, Carolina bays, fens, pocosins and other so-called "isolated" wetlands, lakes and other waters. In a close five-to-four ruling, the court gave new weight to the Clean Water Act's use of the term "navigable waters," saying that a wetland not connected to a "navigable" river or lake was not covered under the law.
The second case, in 2006, was Rapanos v. United States. It was supposed to bring clarity to the law but instead, "created a big mess," says Jan Goldman-Carter, NWF wetlands and water-resources counsel. Four justices favored broad protection while four others narrowed the scope of the law to waterways that were navigable, "relatively permanent" or closely connected to such waters. Justice Anthony Kennedy, the ninth member of the court, was more inclined toward broad protection but not without proof of a "significant nexus" between the wetlands at issue and downstream navigable waters. Goldman-Carter says the split ruling left a wreckage of once orderly guidelines in its wake.
The Rapanos decision jeopardized much more than isolated wetlands. At least 20 percent of the wetlands remaining in the lower 48 states are no longer receiving federal protection, and slightly more than half of the stream miles also are under the gun. Many small and intermittent streams are now at risk nationwide even though nearly a third of all Americans get at least part of their drinking water from them. Some lakes, especially those without an outlet, also are in jeopardy. Even more disturbing, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the two federal agencies charged with enforcing the Clean Water Act, often cannot take action against polluters and irresponsible developers because no one is exactly certain which waters are protected.
The Pine Hill Tract is a case in point. Less than a year after the Rapanos case, the Corps of Engineers declared the tract isolated and outside Clean Water Act jurisdiction. This ruling allowed the owners to develop all of the property without a federal permit to protect water quality even though historical records and photography show that nearly 500 acres of Pine Hill's wetlands are not isolated. Instead, they flow directly into nearby Wassamassaw Swamp, drain from there into the Ashley River and ultimately reach Charleston Harbor. Last year, the South Carolina Wildlife Federation and the Coastal Conservation League, represented by the Southern Environmental Law Center, filed a 60-day notice of intent to sue. The Corps, with backing by the owner of the Pine Hill site, quickly rescinded its determination that the act did not cover the wetlands. "If it weren't for our lawsuit, those wetlands would have remained unprotected," says Jim Murphy, an attorney for NWF.
Once there were more than 220 million acres of wetland in the United States. By the early 1970s, half of those had been ditched, drained or paved over, and many rivers and streams were open sewers. Ohio's Cuyahoga River was the most infamous of the lot, with surface oil slicks catching on fire more than half-a-dozen times. It was obvious that state laws were failing to safeguard the nation's waters. Once Congress passed the Clean Water Act, things changed. Today, we take clean water for granted. "The Clean Water Act has been one of the most successful environmental laws we've ever had, but the erosion over the last 10 years has been troubling," Murphy says. "We all depend on clean water. We drink it, use it for farming, and it's important for hunting and fishing. Until we restore the Clean Water Act, many areas are going to find themselves with polluted water. The gulf oil spill has shown us there's a strong link between environmental well-being and economic security. When our waters get polluted, our communities suffer."
Wildlife suffers, too, as the weakening of the Clean Water Act opens the door to uncontrolled wetlands development. More than 50 percent of North America's ducks rely on prairie potholes for nesting. These small glacial depressions, located mostly in the Dakotas, are now vulnerable to destruction. Another potential casualty are playas—shallow, seasonal lakes scattered from Montana to Texas. More than 60,000 of them punctuate the High Plains. "Canvasbacks, gadwall, shovelers, teal, pintails and other migratory waterfowl depend on them," says Dennis Buechler, a retired U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service ecologist and director emeritus of the Colorado Wildlife Federation. "So do shorebirds and many other species like yellow-headed blackbirds and marsh wrens."
Small streams are also vital to wildlife. "We're finding that ephemeral and intermittent streams are very important for native fish," says Bruce Farling, executive director of Montana Trout Unlimited. Ephemeral streams are those that run after a storm or heavy rain; intermittent streams hold water seasonally. "The two species of native cutthroat trout found in Montana both spawn in intermittent streams," Farling says.
Besides providing habitat for wildlife, small streams and wetlands also filter out pollutants and absorb floodwaters. They recharge groundwater. Streams and their adjoining wetlands serve as migration corridors, allowing species to move in times of shifting weather and temperature patterns. With the effects of global warming being felt in many parts of the country, these last benefits may be among the most important in coming years. "Eliminating wetlands without taking climate change into consideration is not acceptable," says Kim Diana Connolly, a wetlands expert and professor at the State University of New York at Buffalo Law School.
The Clean Water Act rulings also are turning back the calendar to a time of polluted wetlands and streams. For example, when a pipe-manufacturing company dumped oil, lead, zinc and grease into a perennial stream near Birmingham, Alabama, a jury in 2005 found the company guilty of violating the Clean Water Act. The U.S. Court of Appeals, however, overturned the decision in 2007, a year after the Rapanos case, saying the federal government had not shown the creek should be protected under current law. Dubious decisions like this one are now happening all over the United States, from West Virginia's coal country to the desert canyons of southern Arizona.
"We really need Congress to act," says NWF's Goldman-Carter. In 2009, the Clean Water Restoration Act was introduced into the Senate and a similar bill into the House of Representatives in 2010. This legislation did not offer any new protection to U.S. waters; it simply would have restored the law that had been in effect for nearly 30 years. It would, however, have removed the word "navigable" from the act, to clarify what Congress meant when it passed the original law. Goldman-Carter points out that the very first sentence of the 1972 law states: "The objective of this Act is to restore and maintain the chemical, physical and biological integrity of the Nation's waters" [emphasis added].
"Congress made significant progress," says Goldman-Carter, "but unfortunately the bills stalled at the end of the session." Now NWF is urging the Corps and EPA to write new regulations that would clearly support the broad range of waters covered under the Clean Water Act.
Federal agencies are responsible for these measures, says Goldman-Carter, because they are the experts charged with implementing the Clean Water Act through science-based regulations. She says they did that job very well following the act's passage in 1972: Federal rules stood up to legal challenges for almost 30 years. "New regulations would not be a perfect fix," adds Goldman-Carter, "but they can vastly improve the current confusion and provide a bridge until Congress passes legislation."
Journalist Doreen Cubie is based in South Carolina.
NWF is urging the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to initiate regulations that will protect wetlands, lakes and streams jeopardized by recent U.S. Supreme Court decisions weakening the Clean Water Act. NWF also is continuing its long commitment to protecting the nation's waters in other arenas. During the past two years, NWF won court decisions which require that federal insurance supporting development in risky coastal areas will include measures to protect threatened and endangered wildlife. While potentially saving millions of taxpayer dollars, these court cases have led to changes that will preserve floodplain habitat in the Florida Keys and in Washington state's Puget Sound area and that have protected the Florida key deer, orcas and salmon, among other species. NWF also is working to stop risky floodplain development as new issues arise. Find out more about NWF's efforts to protect water resources.


text:
Moderators: Timko, Fritz, Solty, Booter, Blake_T, Frank Delicious
fusan wrote:Let me quote myself...fusan wrote:Regarding the two right pec drills you mention, I understand your point. But as I explained before, I have build a lot of power from legs, hips and
shoulders before I reach 90 deg away from the target. That energy is transferred to the arm while it is straightening.
I see a fair amount of pro players (Mcbeth, KJ, Kallstrom) doing it that way, or so it seems. They start by pushing the legs to rotate the hips while
bending the elbow inward. Once the disc at in the Right Pec and the shoulders are 90 deg from the target, they fire out with the arm with not so
much movement from the other bodyparts.
I doesent seem like they actively rotate the shoulders from the right Pec.
zj1002 wrote:It's definitely worth watching. I play Yeti's puppet in it
Form ain't the best but what Yeti is talking about is 100% legit
Stringbean wrote:ZJ, one thing that stood out to me was how it appeared as if you picked a spot on the ground in front of your left foot and stared at it up until the hit. Is this to help stop your shoulder rotation/elbow chop?
Users browsing this forum: Bing [Bot] and 1 guest


text:
PURCHASE, N.Y. PepsiCo said Monday it was going to restructure its operations units, specifically targeting its food and beverage sectors.
The old structure had two divisions: PepsiCo North America and PepsiCo International, which ran their own food and beverage operations. This time around, however, Pepsi said it was going to combine its operational units (making three separate and distinct ones), but divide its food and beverage segments.
"Given PepsiCo's robust growth in recent years, we are approaching a size which we can better manage as three units instead of two,'' PepsiCo chief executive Indra Nooyi said in a statement.
The snack food business will include Frito-Lay North America, Quaker and its fast-growing Sabritas and Gamesa brands in Mexico. The beverages unit includes Pepsi-Cola North American, Gatorade, Tropicana and all Latin American beverage businesses. PepsiCo said John Compton, currently chief executive of the North America group, would be the new head of the Americas food division, while Massimo d'Amore, executive vice president of the commercial division of PepsiCo International, will be the chief executive of the new Americas beverage unit.
Mexico and all Central and South American businesses, previously part of the PepsiCo International, will be part of the newly formed PepsiCo Americas Foods and PepsiCo Americas Beverages.
The overhauled international division will also create two executive officers.
The company, which has headquarters in Purchase, N.Y., said its Americas foods division would account for about 45 percent of its revenue while its Americas beverages unit will make up 30 percent. Its international division will account for the remaining 25 percent. PepsiCo International chief executive officer Mike White keeps his current position and takes on new responsibilities. PepsiCo International includes all of PepsiCo's UK, Europe, Middle East and Africa units.
The company said it would complete the reorganization at of the start of its fiscal 2008 year.
With these changes comes another shift for the company. Dawn Hudson, chief executive officer and president of Pepsi-Cola North America, is leaving the company. She has worked at PepsiCo for 11 years. A spokeswoman declined to give more details.


text:
Following recent elections, Wiltshire members of the UK Youth Parliament met in Bridgwater for the South West division of UKYP's first meeting of the new term of office.
Ellie Pullen, 16, from Westbury, a Member of Youth Parliament for West Wiltshire for the past two years, attended along with Charles McGrath, new member for East Wiltshire from Salisbury, and three deputies, Chippenham's Kieran Mulvaney (North), Jordan Green (West) from Melksham and Aodhan Burnell (East) of Salisbury.
The Wiltshire members discussed UK Youth Parliament's campaign for the year - 'A curriculum for life' which over 250,000 young people from across the UK chose to be debated in the House of Commons by Members of Youth Parliament.
The 'Curriculum for life campaign' states ''The UK Youth Parliament believes the national curriculum should be radically overhauled through a youth-led review that helps develop young people's political knowledge, better sex and relationship education, cultural awareness, community cohesion, finance skills and sustainable living.


text:
- Home
- News
- Sports
- Opinion
- Obituaries
- Features
- Special Sections
- Classifieds
- Public Notices
When Mona Huff began her weight-loss journey, she started with adjusting her diet.
But diet only got her so far. She realized she had to do more.
"I realized how important walking was to my own personal health," she said. "As I started losing weight, I got to a certain level, and got my blood sugar to a certain level, but it wouldn't get any better."
So she started researching what she could do to get her blood sugar to more healthy levels.
If you currently subscribe or have subscribed in the past to the Henry County, then simply find your account number on your mailing label and enter it below.
Click the question mark below to see where your account ID appears on your mailing label.
If you are new to the award winning Henry County and wish to get a subscription or simply gain access to our online content then please enter your ZIP code below and continue to setup your account.
|ZIP Code:


text:
Sorry for all these threads - hopefully this will be the last one!
I've been watching his movement for a bit but I can't find a detailed explanation of his method of meditation or his interpretation of the suttas on subjects such as jhana, concentration vs. mindfulness, etc.
Anyone know anything about the approach to meditation he teaches?


text:
(added an old effect of Shrooms, also wanted to note i did a lot more then what was listed in the last summary. - introvert)
m (→History: grammar corrections "use" to "used" twice)
|Line 134:
|Line 134:
* An overdose on Ecstasy
* An overdose on Ecstasy to also remove everyone on your friends list.
* An effect of Shrooms
* An effect of Shrooms to be -25 Energy.
Revision as of 22:01, 11 February 2012
Key Details
- Drug effects are never exactly the same, they tend to vary.
- Increased drug addiction will passively decrease the effectiveness of your battle stats during battle.
- You cannot take another drug while you are still under the after effects of a previous drug. You can tell how long the effect is going to last for by hovering your mouse over the weed symbol.
- Any effects given that increase your Happiness/Nerve above the maximum are reset back down to the maximum at the regeneration point. for Happiness, XX:00/15/30/45, and for Nerve, XX:X0/X5.
- Passive stat increases/decreases gained through drugs such as Ketamine, PCP, and Speed may slowly be decreasing during the course of their after effects.
- If you get too addicted to drugs, you will start getting negative effects:
- If you get too addicted to drugs your company effectiveness will drop.
- If you get too addicted to drugs, you may get kicked out of your Education.
- If you take too many drugs, you may lose access to the gym. (You can get round this by taking any other drug. As long as you are under the influence of drugs you can use the gym).
- Also it is a commonly held belief that every drug taken passively lowers your battle stats by a small %, depending on your addiction.
- You can get rid of your addiction by going to Rehab in Switzerland. You can also wait for the addiction to wear off, but it goes down extremely slowly. There is also a type of company special that helps remove addiction.
- Some countries don't sell any drugs; Mexico, Hawaii, and Argentina. Shops in Torn City don't sell drugs either.
|After effects
|- Increased Crime success rate
- Increase of 1-2 Nerve (Sometimes)
|60-90 minutes
|- 300-330 minutes Hospital time
|- Passive increase to Defence, Passive decrease to Speed and Dexterity
(throughout after effects)
|50-90 minutes
|- 17 hours Hospital
- 100% Happiness loss - Increased after effects (24-26 hours)
- Turns your screen red for a few minutes.
|- Removes 500 minutes Hospital time
- Restores 50% HP- Increases Happiness by 67-90
|200-250 minutes
|- No overdose
|- Doubles Happiness
- Substantial Awareness increase
|200-220 minutes
|- 100% loss of Happiness
- Minus 100 Energy
|- +250 Energy
- +75 Happiness
|360-480 minutes
|- 5000 minutes in Hospital
- Permanent loss of 50 life
|- +50 Energy
- +50 Happiness
- +5 Nerve
- Massive Awareness increase
|400-450 minutes
|- 100% Happiness/Energy/Nerve loss
|- Passive increase to Strength and Dexterity (throughout after effects)
- +250 Happiness
|340-400 minutes
|- 999 minutes Hospital
|- +250 Happiness
|- 100% Loss of Energy/Happiness/Nerve
- 100 minutes in Hospital
|- Passive increase to Speed, Passive decrease to Dexterity (throughout after effects)
|- 450 minutes in Hospital
|- Energy required to attack reduced to 25
- +75 Happiness
|300-350 minutes
|- Minus 150 Happiness
Historical Notes
- An overdose on Ecstasy used to also remove everyone on your friends list.
- An effect of Shrooms used to be -25 Energy.


text:
View Cart
My Account / Order Status
Cash for Bones
Bone Makers
Bones FAQs
Live Testimonials
Send Gift Certificate
Get Discount
Copywriter/Ecommerce Marketing
eCommerce/Administrative Assistant
Product Developer
Shop By Brand
Aaron Plunkett
Acrobat Music
Adam Klein
Bevin Bells
Bot Bones
Centerstream - Hal Leonard
Clanky Dog
Gillette Brothers
Gorilla Snot
Hans Weehuizen
Jim the Ranch Hand
Joe Birl
Kenny Wolin
Lark in the Morning
Mapleshade Productions
Martin Zak
Marty Liebschner
Mid-East Mfg
National Washboard Co.
Patuxent Music
Pea Patch
Percy Danforth
Possum Ridge String Band
Rainbow Cow
Rhythm Patch
Sandor Slomovits
Scott Miller
Shooting Star
Stone Bones
Ted Goon
Tim Reilly
Tycoon Percussion
VCI Entertainment
Voyager Records
Yirdy Machar
Australian Dollar
Brittish Pound Stering
Canadian Dollar
US Dollar
No Surprises
We want to avoid surprises when you open the box. Don't see all the information you need? Something unclear? Please
let us know
Why Shop Here?
FREE email Newsletter
Why Pay More!
Shop here and save--
...get cash back!
How to cash-in...
Bones Fest XXI
Aug 24 to 27, 2017
San Antonio, Texas
(Your shopping cart is empty)
Whole Sun-Bleached Ox Rib Bones
Whole Ox Rib, Hefty (left rib cage)
Good presentation rib or "cowboy" back scratcher.
Alternative Views:
This item does
qualify for free shipping.
If you add this item to the cart, your order cannot ship free.
Special Note:
Not good for musical bones. Too massive, unwieldy.
Here's what you get:
One Hefty bone. No "how-to" booklet.
This is a natural product, no two are alike:
Your item may differ from photo.
Quantity in Stock:1
Product Code:
Technical Specs
The Inside Story...
What is a
Rib Bone?
Musical Ox Rib Anatomy 101
An ox has 13 rib bones on each side of the rib cage. Take a look at this
whole ox skeleton
. It shows an enlarged view of the rib cage separated into four categories so you can better understand the raw material we are working with.
Since every critter is different, the bones don't always fall neatly into each category. And I am not an expert on ox anatomy, so the grading of the actual rib you get is rather subjective. But I think this page gives a fairly good idea of what you are ordering so there will be no surprises when you open the box. In any event, this is superb bone-making material and I guarantee that you will be happy with the instruments you craft from them. But please take the rib numbering and descriptions with a grain of salt.
High End
The best ribs for musical bones are the upper back ribs. They are located next to the shoulder. These premium ribs are prized by experienced musical bone makers because the shape is nearly perfect and requires little sculpting. These are the 'prime rib' of musical bones. At least that's what some bone makers claim. Yes, High End ribs are easy to make into musical bones. (But I prefer Regular ribs because you usually get a conical plus a flat bone out of them.) You can make one musical bone from a single High End rib. You can't play just one bone. That's only half a pair. You need to order two High End ribs to make one full pair of musical bones.
One bone.
Requires less sculpting.
More expensive. Few in stock.
Hefty High End
These rib bones fall between High End and Hefty. They are somewhat heavier and wider than High End rib bones.
You can make one musical bone from a single Hefty High End rib. You can't play just one bone. That's only half a pair. You need to order two Hefty High End ribs to make one full pair of musical bones.
One bone.
Full resonant tone. Good value.
Requires substantial sculpting.
Behind the High End ribs are Hefty bones. These ribs are too thick and massive for musical bones. I suppose a skilled craftsperson could shape these 'big bad boys' into decent instruments. But the task would certainly offer a challenge. They are great, however, as presentation ribs. Next time someone asks what your bones are made from, just raise a Hefty bone in one hand to show what the 'before' looks like, and a pair of your usual musical bones in the other hand to show 'after.'
Zero playable bones (unless you like them extra wide, extra thick and extra heavy).
Good presentation rib or "cowboy" back scratcher.
Requires substantial sculpting.
Hefty Regular
These ribs fall between Hefty and Regular ribs. They are somewhat heavier and wider than Regular rib bones. Hefty Regular ribs can be a good deal because sometimes they yield a full pair of bones.
One bone, sometimes two if you are lucky.
Full resonant tone. Good value.
Requires substantial sculpting.
Regular Ribs
Regular ribs are kind of a cross between High End and Hefty bones. They are long like Hefty bones and just a tad thicker, wider, and heavier than High End bones. You will need to shape them here and there with a saw and rasp. Regular bones produce excellent instruments, even though the edges usually show exposed marrow. They almost always yield both a conical plus a flat musical bone. That means you just need to order one Regular rib to make a full pair of bones for one hand. So Regular ribs give you the most for your money.
Almost always two bones.
Produces full pair. Synergetic combination of conical and flat bone. Best buy for the buck.
Requires moderate sculpting.
Scrawny Regular
Bridging the Regular and Scrawny ribs are Scrawny Regular ribs. Some Scrawny Regular ribs might actually be Scrawny ribs from the hindmost end of the rib cage. But if the rib is flat and large enough to yield one (or two) playable music bones, then I grade it as Scrawny Regular instead. Although they might be somewhat curvy, Scrawny Regular ribs can be an especially good value as they sometimes yield a full pair of bones.
One bone, sometimes two.
Requires less sculpting. Good value.
Some ribs are a bit round and curvy.
The hindmost ribs are rather round and scrawny. You might get a musical bone out of one, but don't count on it. What good are Scrawny bones? Some craftspeople carve jewelry and other natural trinkets from them. If nothing else, you can stick one in your bones bag and use it as a lightweight presentation rib.
Zero playable bones (unless you like them round like thick pencils)
Useful for craft projects, and as a "cowboy" back scratcher.
Narrow, round and curvy.
Which Should I Make: Conical or Flat?
Neither is better. They are just different. So if your rib can yield just one playable bone, then you must decide whether it will be conical or flat. Can't decide? Then order at least two ribs and make both. Personally, I like to mix and match. Besides, ordering more ribs saves on shipping.
Matched Pairs
If you are one of those people who craves
pairs, then you are in for a real treat.
It doesn't matter to most folks, but some players prefer a carefully matched pair made from opposing sides of the rib cage. Others prefer them from the same side of the rib cage.
Left rib cage, right rib cage...what's the difference?
The difference is how the bones feel in your hand. If you are not sure which side you want, then either side will probably be fine.
Some folks like to mix and match. I just checked my favorite natural musical bones. The right-hand pair of bones are from opposing sides of the rib cage. But the left-hand pair are from the same side of the rib cage. And to further complicate matters, each hand pairs a rib from a critter that died of old age with the rib of a young animal.
This store caters to persnickety players. But for the rest of us, if the left side is out of stock, just order from the right.
Awesome Raw Material
Only a few ribs in the collection display
good-size cracks
, but I tend to keep those specimens for myself. (Sorry, there's not enough to go around.) But if you look real close at the rib you receive, you might see scores of tiny
hairline cracks
running though the surface. You might think these cracks are a defect. I did at first. But after making quite a few sets from these bones, I now view them as an appealing
But to each his or her own.
Since these are natural products, no two are alike. The ribs are sheathed to varying extents by a chalky thin natural protective membrane. The membrane is relatively easy to sand and finish, and does not impair playability.
These are naturally sun-bleached ox ribs collected on the open range. Some ribs are nearly white in color. Some are dark brown. Some show various degrees of natural staining. The color or staining has no impact on the sound these extremely hard-to-find bones produce. The ribs are graded strictly by shape, not color. But if you need ribs matched by color, then let me know and I will try to accommodate you.
Limited Supply, Order Now
Remember, Jim sends me just one major shipment each year. Make no bones about it, when these bones are gone, they're gone. So if you want to try this excellent musical bone material, then order today.
Bone Crafter
You must be absolutely delighted with the finished musical instruments created from these Whole Sun-bleached Bones. If you are not happy with the finished musical bones you craft from these bones for any reason - or for no reason - then just give me a holler and I will send your choice of an immediate full refund or free replacement bones absolutely free. And the shipping is on me. So if the bones you make don't turn out how you like them, then just keep 'em and try again.
All the risk is on me. So what are you waiting for? Order this first-rate raw material now and get rattling.
Figures are approximate (but pretty darn close)--
Length: 18"
Width: 1-3/4"
Thickness: 1/2"
Composition: Ox Bone
Weight: .43 lb
Camber (arc): 28 degrees, more or less
Finish: Natural Bone
What Makes These the Best Darned Musical Rib Bones this Side of the Rocky Mountains?
Once each year I get a shipment of whole, uncut, naturally sun-bleached bones from an itinerant ranch hand out West.
All Natural
Every autumn Jim travels across the Rockies to work on a cattle ranch. While there he scours the range for old bones. He identifies each bone by species, then soaks them in water "until there is no meat left on them." Next he scrubs them up clean and lays them out in the sun to dry. Finally, after the bones are looking their best and the winter snows thaw, he crates them up and ships the entire lot to me here in Saint Louis. And in case you were wondering, Jim uses no bleach, no chemicals, and no heat in the cleaning process. "Yes, it is all natural," he assures me.
Full Resonant Sound
Bones from animals that died from old age are heavier and harder than bones from young slaughtered animals. "They died naturally of old age on a cattle ranch in Wyoming," says Jim. Bones from animals that died of old age have large open pores in the
. Such bones are highly regarded for the full-bodied, vibrant, echoing tone they produce.
Heavy and Clunky
Bones from old critters are heavy and clunky. They might be too awkward for a novice. But these fine quality instruments are a must for any serious bone player. Grip Tip: You might prefer a
two-finger grip
with old animal bones.
Naturally Bleached By the Sun
The bones in this collection have aged under the sun for a good stretch of time. Jim reports that "the bones I find in the field are maybe one or two years old." So if you are looking to get your hands on genuine, bone-a-fide, bone-dry products, then you have come to the right place.
Naturally Sun-bleached: Bone dry, not greasy
Uncut: Make the length you want
Large Open-Pore Marrow: Gives full resonant sound
Free-range Critters: Died naturally of old age
Pre-cleaned: No scrubbing or picking off dried meat
Free from Bleach, Chemicals and Heat: All natural, won't chafe skin
Smooth Finish: You might see some thin natural protective membrane, but all-in-all the bone is ready to cut, sand and buff
Other items you might like...
Whole Ox Rib, Hefty High End (left rib cage)
$7.99 each
Whole Ox Rib, High End (right rib cage)
$8.99 each
Whole Ox Rib, Scrawny
$2.99 each
Whole Ox Rib, Hefty High End (right rib cage)
$7.99 each
Whole Ox Rib, Hefty (right rib cage)
$3.99 each
Share your knowledge of this product with other customers...
Be the first to write a review
Browse for more products in the same category as this item:
Whole Sun-Bleached Ox Rib Bones
Bone Dry Musical Instrument Co.
3916 Iowa Ave.
Saint Louis, MO 63118-4514
About Us
Become an Affiliate
Privacy Policy
Send Us Feedback
Company Info
Product Index
Category Index
Terms of Use
Wholesale & Resellers
Copyright © 2006 - 2016 Bone Dry Musical Instrument Company. All Rights Reserved.
Built with
Try Volusion for 14 days FREE!


text:
Over the past five days, shares in McGraw-Hill (MHP) have declined 22% and shares in Moody's (MCO) have slipped 13%. If you have missed the headlines, the U.S government has decided to sue Standard & Poor's (S&P), the rating agency that is wholly owned by McGraw Hill. As expected, the shares immediately dropped on the news.
Right now, it's far too early to gauge or even properly handicap what the possible outcomes are going to be. S&P has already prepared itself for a long, costly battle by hiring one of the top white-collar defense lawyers in the country. But we all know Mr. Market hates uncertainty, and I suspect that over the coming weeks -- and, perhaps, months -- the continued uncertainty will continue to anchor the shares. Such uncertainty often leads to equities being mispriced, which can lead to investment opportunities.
The credit rating industry has only three major credit rating providers: S&P, Moody's and Fitch. These three agencies account for a near 95% market share. Every credit instrument requires a rating in order to be priced. And credit is like the central nervous system of the global economy. What if that system gets sick or is damaged? Well, we saw what happened in 2008.
Credit is here to stay; therefore, so is the need for credit agencies. I think the big, broad-stroke concern that will arise from this lawsuit is whether or not the market will benefit from having more competitors. One of the biggest criticisms to come out of the financial crisis was that the dominant position of the Big Three played a significant role in sloppy rating practices. Although it's not yet on the table, I wouldn't be surprised if Uncle Sam decides credit ratings should be issued by the government. Actually, a more palatable solution is that such agencies would fall under government supervision. That scenario seems likely to be part of the ultimate settlement agreement.
I wouldn't necessarily be discouraged by this, especially if the share prices continue to decline. The financial industry is subject to greater regulatory oversight today and, at the right prices, the big banks have been fantastic investments. One thing is for sure: This is only the beginning of what could be take a year or more to resolve. Mr. Market is a moody fellow who probably can't be very patient. This could lead to further declines. At the height of the financial crisis, Moody's shares fell to $16 -- they trade for $47 today; McGraw-Hill shares fell to $17 and they trade for $44 now. If we start seeing prices like that again, you can thank both Uncle Sam and Mr. Market for serving up a fat pitch.
The best policy now is to pay attention to the news, follow the operating performance of these companies and keep an eye on the valuation. It's been proven time and time again that market turmoil creates some of best opportunities to seize on phenomenal, above-average investment gain.