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BWW's Top Milwaukee Theatre Stories of 2012
BroadwayWorld brings you the Best of Milwaukee in the year 2012. Check out the Top Theatre Stories from each month during in the year 2012. We look forward to another exciting year of theatre in 2013!
First Stage Holds Reading of New Play, 1/6
New Play Workshops feature readings of plays First Stage is considering for an upcoming season by our talented Theater Academy students. Following the performance, there is an extended talk-back wher... (read more...)
The Gift Theatre Announces TEN, Opening 1/5
The Gift will produce a festival of short pieces written specifically for The Gift by artists whose work they have produced over the past ten years--ten World Premieres by Ensemble Members Maggie Ande... (read more...)
Diversity Series Presents NEAT Starring Marti Gobel 1/13-2/5
Renaissance Theaterworks (RTW) celebrates the 2nd year of its 3-year Diversity Series with NEAT by Charlayne Woodard. RTW Co-Founder and Co-Artistic Director Suzan Fete will direct this play featuring... (read more...)
First Stage Opens Charlie and the Chocolate Factory 3/2-31
First Stage brings CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY to life on stage March 2 - 31, 2012 at the Todd Wehr Theater, Marcus Center for the Performing Arts at 929 N. Water Street, Milwaukee. ... (read more...)
Laurie Birmingham Stars in MISS ABIGAIL'S GUIDE TO DATING, MATING, & MARRIAGE at the Marcus Center, 2/16-19
The Marcus Center for the Performing Arts announced that Milwaukee stage veteran, Laurie Birmingham, will star in the Milwaukee engagement of MISS ABIGAIL'S GUIDE TO DATING, MATING, & MARRIAGE. This ... (read more...)
Marcus Center Presents AN EVENING WITH BILL ENGVALL, 2/18
The Marcus Center for the Performing Arts presents AN EVENING WITH BILL ENGVALL on February 18th for two performances at 5 p.m. and 8 p.m.... (read more...)
Milwaukee Rep 2012-2013 Season to Include DIARY OF Anne Frank, RING OF FIRE, ASSASSINS
Artistic Mark Clements announced Milwaukee Repertory Theater's 2012/13 Season today. The ambitious choice of plays includes a Tony Award-winning musical, two classics from American literature, two lan... (read more...)
Marcus Center's Off Broadway Series Announces PACKER FANS FROM OUTER SPACE, 6/7-7/22
The Marcus Center for the Performing Arts announces that it will produce Packer Fans from Outer Space this summer, June 7-July 22, in Vogel Hall as part of its Off Broadway Series. It is the world's v... (read more...)
Summerfest Announces Partial List of Grounds Stage Headliners: Gavin DeGraw, MUTEMATH and More
Milwaukee World Festival, Inc. officials today announced several headlining acts that will perform at Summerfest 2012. Performance dates, times and stage locations will be announced in April. ... (read more...)
PACKER FANS FROM OUTER SPACE Comes to Marcus Center, 6/7-20
The Marcus Center for the Performing Arts announces its production of Packer Fans from Outer Space this summer, June 8-July 22, in Vogel Hall as part of its Off Broadway series. A preview performance ... (read more...)
Milwaukee Chamber Theatre to Stage Radio Adaptation of The LONELY ROAD, ROCKET FROM MANHATTAN, 4/22
Wisconsin Public Radio has teamed with the Milwaukee Chamber Theatre to stage a radio adaptation of "The Lonely Road" and "Rocket from Manhattan" on Sunday, April 22 at 8:00 p.m. in the Cabot Theatre ... (read more...)
Photo Flash: First Look at Milwaukee Repertory Theater's OTHELLO
Milwaukee Repertory Theatre's production of William Shakespeare's OTHELLO opened last night.... (read more...)
Elton John's Billy Elliot Set for Milwaukee in July
Universal Pictures Stage Productions, Working Title Films Old Vic Productions and NETworks Presentations, LLC bring the multi-award-winning Billy Elliot the Musical to Milwaukee from July 17-22. Based... (read more...)
First Stage Announces 25th Anniversary Gala, 6/9
First Stage will culminate its quarter-century milestone with its 25th Anniversary Gala on Saturday, June 9, 2012 at Pier Wisconsin, located at 500 North Harbor Drive, Milwaukee.... (read more...)
First Stage and the Daniels-Mardak Boys & Girls Club Present FOLK TALES FOR ALL FOLK
Students from the Daniels-Mardak Boys and Girls Club will perform FOLK TALES FOR ALL FOLK on Friday, May 18 at 6 p.m. at the Milwaukee Youth Arts Center, 325 West Walnut Street in downtown Milwaukee. ... (read more...)
Milwaukee's Summerfest to Feature Kelly Clarkson, Rascal Flatts and More
Milwaukee's Summerfest happens June 27 - July 1 and July 3 - 8, 2012. Following its 1968 debut, Summerfest has evolved into what is now recognized as "The World's Largest Music Festival" and Milwaukee... (read more...)
EXPLORING JEWISH VOICE to Premiere at the Milwaukee Chamber Theatre in 2012 - 2013 Season
Milwaukee Chamber Theatre (MCT), Jewish Museum Milwaukee (JMM) and the Harry & Rose Samson Family Jewish Community Center (JCC) are collaborating on "Exploring Jewish Voices." During the 2012-2013 sea... (read more...)
Aaron Posner to Direct Milwaukee Rep's A CHRISTMAS CAROL
Milwaukee Repertory Theater is delighted to announce that Aaron Posner returns to The Rep to direct A Christmas Carol, performed annually at the historic Pabst Theater. Posner directed The Rep's To Ki... (read more...)
Milwaukee Rep Announces Casting for GUTENBERG! and THE MOUNTAINTOP, Aug & Sept 2012
Milwaukee Repertory Theater announced casting today for Gutenberg! The Musical, the first production in The Rep's 2012/13 season, and The Mountaintop, which opens this September.... (read more...)
Elton John's Billy Elliot Set for Milwaukee, Now thru 7/22
Universal Pictures Stage Productions, Working Title Films, Old Vic Productions and NETworks Presentations, LLC bring the multi-award-winning Billy Elliot the Musical to Milwaukee from tonight, July 17... (read more...)
Milwaukee Chamber Theatre Presents A THOUSAND CLOWNS, 8/9-26
Milwaukee Chamber Theatre (MCT) opens the 2012-2013 theatre season with the comic chestnut A THOUSAND CLOWNS by Herb Gardner, August 9-26, 2011 Milwaukee theatre favorite Jonathan West makes his MCT m... (read more...)
Milwaukee Repertory Theater Announces New Associate Artists
Milwaukee Repertory Theater announced today that it will grow its Artistic Family to 19 Associate Artists. This new creative initiative will 'build upon the indelible legacy of The Rep's Acting Compan... (read more...)
Wisconsin Public Radio Announces New Programs with New Schedule
Beginning Friday, August 17, WPR will introduce some changes to its weekend schedule. They include regular slots for two of public radio's most innovative and popular programs on WPR's Ideas Network ... (read more...)
GUTENBERG! THE MUSICAL Opens in the Rep's Stackner Cabaret Tonight, 8/26
Milwaukee Repertory Theater's 2012/13 Season kicks off with the wacky, award-winning musical comedy, Gutenberg! The Musical! The play is written by Scott Brown and Anthony King with original Music Dir... (read more...)
BWW Reviews: Milwaukee Rep's ASSASSINS is Worthy
"Let me prove worthy of you love. Tell me how I can earn your love, set me free. How can I turn your love to me?" These are some of the most haunting lyrics in Stephen Sondheim's ASSASSINS, now in p... (read more...)
THE MOUNTAINTOP Opens The Rep's Stiemke Studio Season
On the eve of his assassination, DR. Martin Luther King, Jr., cools down in a lonely Memphis hotel room after delivering the speech of a lifetime - when an unexpected visit from a feisty, young hotel ... (read more...)
The Marcus Center for the Performing Arts Announces 2012/2013 OFF-BROADWAY SERIES
The Marcus Center for the Performing Arts announces its 2012/2013 Off-Broadway at the Marcus Center series with performances in Todd Wehr Theater and Vogel Hall.... (read more...)
STAGE TUBE: Behind the Scenes of Waukesha Civic Theatre's OUR TOWN
The Waukesha Civic Theatre presents Our Town, running weekends now through November 11th, 2012. BroadwayWorld has an inside look at the show below.... (read more...)
Photo Flash: First Look at Waukesha Civic Theatre's OUR TOWN
The Waukesha Civic Theatre presents Our Town, running weekends now through November 11th, 2012. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the show below.... (read more...)
Skylight Music Theatre Extends THE SOUND OF MUSIC Through 12/31
Due to demand from audiences, Skylight Music Theatre will extend the upcoming run of THE SOUND OF MUSIC for an additional seven performances through December 31, 2012.... (read more...)
Carte Blanche Studios Presents WHO KILLED SANTA?, 12/14-30
A Milwaukee favorite in 2008, 2009, and 2011 Who Killed Santa? by local playwright Neil Haven will be produced again December 2012 in Milwaukee. Who Killed Santa? will run December 14th - 30th at Cart... (read more...)
Photo Flash: First Look at Milwaukee Chamber Theatre's COLLECTED STORIES
Milwaukee Chamber Theatre (MCT) presents COLLECTED STORIES by Donald Margulies, now through December 16, 2012, in collaboration with Forward Theater Company of Madison. In COLLECTED STORIES two strong... (read more...)
SENSE AND SENSIBILITY Plays Milwaukee Rep, 12/11-1/13
From the author of Pride and Prejudice comes this heartwarming, humorous tale of two sisters struggling to move past a family disaster. Sensible, reserved Elinor and passionate, impulsive Marianne fin... (read more...)
BWW Reviews: CANDY CANE TALES AND HOLIDAY CAROLS Ignite your Holiday Spirit!
Santa Claus will definitely put the cast and crew of Waukesha Civic Theatre's new holiday production CANDY CANE TALES AND HOLIDAY CAROLS on the "Nice" list this year. From the moment the fun filled ev... (read more...)
Marcus Center to Announce 29th Annual DR. Martin Luther King, Jr. Speech, Writing and Art Contest Winners, 1/20
The MLK Steering Committee will host the 29th annual DR. Martin Luther King, Jr. Birthday Celebration at the Marcus Center for the Performing Arts on January 20, 2013.... (read more...)
MYSO Receives Getty Education & Community Investment Grant from League of American Orchestras
Milwaukee Youth Symphony Orchestra is one of just twenty-two American orchestras to receive a first-year Getty Education and Community Investment Grant. The grant was awarded to help fund the organiza... (read more...)


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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Bob Casey, Chairman of the Joint Economic Committee (JEC), released a JEC report finding that Representative Paul Ryan's Fiscal Year 2013 Budget proposal would give large tax cuts to the wealthiest Americans while increasing the tax burden on the middle class.
The report, entitled "Winners and Losers: Understanding the Ryan Plan's Potential Tax Implications for America's Workers," analyzes the impact on families of House Budget Committee Chairman Paul Ryan's proposal to replace the current progressive tax code with just two tax brackets – 10 percent and 25 percent – while eliminating the alternative minimum tax.
The report finds that the top 0.1 percent of households would receive an estimated average federal tax cut of nearly $1.18 million in 2015 under the Ryan plan, corresponding to a 14.1 percentage point drop in the federal tax rate. Lower-income earners (the bottom quintile) would see the slightest tax savings of only $67 and would enjoy just a 0.06 percentage point drop in their federal tax rate.
To pay for the tax cuts, the JEC report finds, Ryan would potentially have to eliminate tax expenditures that deliver significant tax benefits to middle-class workers. These include tax deductions for mortgage interest, state and local taxes, and charitable contributions as well as the tax exclusions for employer-sponsored health insurance benefits and contributions to 401(k) plans.
After eliminating these tax expenditures, those at the top of the income ladder would still experience a net reduction in taxes – the typical household making more than $1 million will see their taxes fall by more than $286,000 under Ryan's budget. However, eliminating these tax expenditures would increase the tax burden facing middle-class workers: a household making between $50,000 and $100,000 would face a tax increase of at least $1,358.
"We've seen this movie before and it doesn't end well," said JEC Chairman Casey. "The Ryan plan doles out tax cuts for the wealthy and asks the middle class to pick up the bill. This new JEC report makes clear that the middle class will be hit hard by the Ryan proposal. To pay for his tax cuts, Chairman Ryan has no choice but to eliminate or drastically reduce tax benefits that help middle-class families meet their health care needs, pay for their homes, and save for their retirement. This is the wrong approach. As we recover from the Great Recession, our focus must be on creating jobs and helping middle-class families – not giving the wealthiest few more tax breaks."

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The House Appropriations Committee gutted roughly $500 million from the proposed state spending plan Monday in an attempt to ease the bill's movement through the Louisiana House.
Agencies across state government would feel the reduction, with health care and higher education absorbing the biggest impact.
However, the dramatic changes to House Bill 1 are intended to be merely a tactical maneuver to push the legislation through the House and to the state Senate.
Purging one-time, or nonrecurring, dollars from the bill circumvents a House rule that makes it difficult to use that money for expenses that must be met year after year. The one-time dollars needed to be removed to prevent a stall in debate on the House floor.
"It's all about hearing the bill," state Rep. Jim Fannin said after the meeting.
Fannin, D-Jonesboro, sponsors the budget bill and chairs the House Appropriations Committee.
A faction of House Republicans — who call themselves the fiscal hawks — tried and failed at mustering enough support to force a floor debate on the governor cobbling together the budget partly with revenue that may or may not materialize.
Their failure allows the governor to focus on convincing the Senate to recreate the $24.7 billion state operating budget he proposed for the fiscal year that starts July 1. The governor's spending plan banks on dollars materializing from property sales, legal settlements and other uncertain revenue sources to make the numbers work.
The committee voted 15-9 in favor of advancing the main budget bill to the full House.
"There are 105 House members that should be involved in the process and we should be seeking real solutions and not just playing games," state Rep. Brett Geymann said later in the day.
Geymann, R-Lake Charles, is the fiscal hawks' leader.
The committee tackled HB1, the main budget legislation, and House Bill 452, which moves money around to help balance the spending plan.
The bills were rewritten in a flurry of amendments that left House aides uncertain exactly how various agencies would be affected. One amendment redistributed the one-time dollars.
A subsequent amendment stripped the money entirely. House staff will have to reconcile the changes.
Other amendments delved into the public outcry the governor triggered by initially proposing to cut funding for battered women shelters, senior citizen centers, cancer screenings, immunizations and a program that helps elderly residents find free or discount prescription drugs.
The governor made the reductions because the state faces a $1.3 billion shortfall in the amount of money needed to keep public services at their current levels in the budget year that starts July 1.
On Monday, the committee took $18.6 million budgeted for vacant state government jobs and reversed the governor's reductions.
State Rep. J. Rogers Pope, R-Denham Springs, tried to take even more money set aside for vacant positions. Pope wanted to take the dollars and put them toward whittling the waiting list for people with disabilities to receive services in their homes.
He said it is derelict for the state Department of Health and Hospitals not to do more to help people who have been on a waiting list for nearly 10 years.
Fannin told him the committee already spent the dollars budgeted for vacancies.
"There's no money left," he said.
Pope withdrew his amendment.
State Rep. Patricia Smith, D-Baton Rouge, dug through the budget and found what she said was a duplicative program for health and abstinence curriculum. The committee agreed to direct an additional $1.2 million toward domestic violence programs.
State Rep. Walt Leger III pushed to stymie the governor's attempt to take $100 million from the New Orleans convention center. The governor wants to use the money for higher education.
"These funds are locally generated and I've held along with other members of the delegation throughout that (they were) inappropriately taken and used," Leger, D-New Orleans, said.
The committee sided with Leger without detailing how the money would be replaced.
Fannin saved the most controversial amendment for last. He said he wanted to reduce every agency receiving discretionary state general fund money by 22 percent in order to gut the one-time money from the budget.
State Commissioner of Higher Education Jim Purcell poked his head into the committee room just as legislators were debating whether to remove the one-time dollars. Purcell promptly got called to sit before the committee and talk about the likely impact on public colleges and universities.
"My hope is that it would be resolved at another time and place in the Legislature," he said, signaling that he expects the Senate to remedy the problem.
Voting FOR advancing HB1 (15): State Reps. Jim Fannin, D-Jonesboro; Bryan Adams, R-Terrytown; James Armes, D-Leesville; Johnny Berthelot, R-Gonzales; Robert Billiot, D-Waggaman; Jared Brossett, D-New Orleans; Henry Burns, R-Haughton; Roy Burrell, D-Shreveport; Bubby Chaney, R-Rayville; Bob Hensgens, R-Abbeville; Ted James, D-Baton Rouge; Walt Leger III, D-New Orleans; Nick Lorusso, R-New Orleans; Helena Moreno, D-New Orleans; and Ledricka Thierry, D-Opelousas.
Voting AGAINST advancing HB1 (9): State Reps. Simone Champagne, R-Jeanerette; Patrick Connick, R-Marrero; Brett Geymann, R-Lake Charles; Jack Montoucet, D-Crowley; Jim Morris, R-Oil City; J. Rogers Pope, R-Denham Springs; John Schroder, R-Covington; Alan Seabaugh, R-Shreveport; and Patricia Smith, D-Baton Rouge.


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Finally! Dean Ambrose - best debut ever?
by, 12-06-2012 at 04:07 PM (7553 Views)
I have waited, waited, and waited, very patiently I might add, for the debut of Dean Ambrose. I watched his promos over and over from FWC, bragged about him to my friends, and tuned into blogs to get any tid bit of information I could find on him. Finally, Dean Ambrose has arrived on WWE Raw! And I could not be any happier. And frankly, the lack of chatter on here about Dean since his debut has been disappointing to me. But don't worry, I will correct that now.
First lets talk about how he is being brought in. So many wrestlers who make their debuts, go through the traditional route. That is months of squash matches, then eventually they wrestle somebody on the main roster (ex. Brodus Clay, Ryback, etc....). This is a really boring way to see a wrestler make his debut, in my opinion. What we have going on with Dean is the exact opposite. I don't to need to re hash all the details of how and when Ambrose debuted, but have to say that by pairing him with the Shield, and having him involved in the main event of a pay per view has exceeded my wildest expectations. When the Shield appeared three times on last weeks Raw, I was ecstatic! Now the wait seems worth it.
My biggest fear about Ambrose was how was the WWE was going to handle his debut. We have recently seen several wrestlers who have had terrible debuts. Brodus Clay for example, unless you are a dancing 8 year old. Or Tensai, unless, well I cannot think of an unless for that at the moment. Had the WWE botched Dean's debut by making him a face, or giving him some odd character to embody (like an angry mechanic or something), that would have been very depressing to me. This time the WWE got it right. I mean did you see the outfits the Shield is wearing, its like military garb! Does anyone remember the "Revolution" video that was quickly pulled over the summer? hmmmm......
A win for the Shield at their upcoming TLC match would help Dean gain some real credibility. However, even if the Shield loses, I will be happy just to see Dean in the mix, rubbing elbows with the big boys. What is next for Ambrose is anybodies guess. I recall reading an article on here from Jim Ross, talking about how a wrestler receiving a push is often misunderstood. Jim went on to say that the future of any wrestler is largely in their own hands. It depends on how hard they work, how they develop and improve their mic, promo, and wrestling skills. I am inclined to agree with Ross.
We know Ambrose has the in ring skills (check out his Regal feud), and his promo skills are off the charts (look up his broken heart promo)! But what HE does with this shot is the mystery card that will play out in due time. I can only hope Dean makes the most of it, and I can't see at this point why he would fail. Eventually the Shield will fold, and Dean will have an even better chance at grabbing the spotlight. We shall see. Until then, Dean Ambrose has got me watching Raw again, and for once in a long time, I am excited to see the next pay per view. Thanks for reading.


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Nice article that I hope will inspire others to try Arch. Arch is really not that hard, but it does require you to read. I would say 2-3hrs time to install the distro + XFCE was fine, for the first time. You had some issues with the virtual environment, and I had the same issues also. I agree the order the guides takes you through could possibly be improved. The VM environment largely shields you from two potential problem areas: wifi and video, with the first being the worst. Let us know how it goes when you install on actual hardware.ReplyDelete
Finally an article written by a real user than a blog expert. I'm 36 years old, started on a ZX Spectrum when I was 7 and have used Linux since Suse was available to buy in a proper box in a proper shop. I've been stuck on Ubuntu for work from version 6.10 because it 'just worked'. Recently I switched from Ubuntu because updates and then general use seem to be confusing the cpu fan with a small jet engine, plus every media player available in the repos crashing on me. I went over to Arch expecting a Gentoo-style 4 day install, surprised myself with an afternoon install to usable desktop (LXDE and Fluxbox) and haven't looked at another distro since. Only issue I encountered on a native install was with the wi-fi. Bog standard Intel wifi card but it took some sorting and a fair few network restarts. Ubuntu Grub wouldn't find it either so I ended up removing Ubuntu completely and installing Grub in Arch. It's super fast and very stable.ReplyDelete
I commend your article, even though you got hung up you didn't give up or bad mouth Arch. When you get used to it installation can be real quick. Truly once you get to the point you did, it's just as straight forward as can be.
@Anonymouse I agree with the Wifi part and partially with the video drivers, AMD drivers (traditionally) being out of the official repositories (actually 13.1-2 KMS which is outdated is in there now) is probably confusing for the uninitiated.
AUR (Arch User Repository) is something Arch users should always get familiar with.
When you get past the first install it gets much easier and much faster next time. I'm 24 years old and had basic understanding of computers but I've managed without any serious problems. I'm writing this comment from Arch Linux that I've installed on 09/19/2010! :) I also installed pretty much everything on it to find out which suits me the best (KDE,Gnome,Mate,Xfce,E17,Razor-qt,bunch of WMs, you name it..). It just works (even though I have testing repo enabled). Just keep rollin' and you don't waste time and energy for upgrades every few months.ReplyDelete
For those who wants install arch but still afraid (or lazy), or event tired of doing the whole process again... try the aui script https://github.com/helmuthdu/aui
It's simple e easy, you also can learn more the install process of the arch.
For easy installs start from a Bridge Linux or Manjaro respin.ReplyDelete
Arch is new for me haven't tried earlier. But seems to be very exciting. Dashboard ChartReplyDelete
Manjaro or bridge is not arch, if you want arch then install arch.ReplyDelete
Have recently installed arch xfce got it running the way i want it. Having some problems with propitiatory drivers at the moment, but I'll get there.I don't give in at anything,....... I am just thick as two short plank's lolReplyDelete
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Jersey's Microstate Housing Policies
While I was at Plymouth University, 1994-6, I visited the Channel Islands, especially Jersey, together with Ceri Llewellyn-Wilson. The result was an article we jointly published in Housing Studies, the introduction of which is published in this post. Ceri's contribution … Continue reading
Posted in Micro-states Tagged Ceri Llewellyn-Wilson, Housing, Housing Studies, Jersey, micro-states, off-shore banking
Is France ordoliberal?
It is difficult to establish with precision whether France is an Ordoliberal country or not in the practical sense used by Jim Kemeny. The French idea that the state can and should control the market is older than Ordoliberalism. There must be … Continue reading
Posted in EU, Germany, Ordoliberalism, Paris, Uncategorized, Unitary Rental Market Tagged EU, France, Germany, Housing, Ordoliberalism, Property, tenants


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The pattern is subtle, but the pink squiggles on Dr. Matthew Anderson's blue silk tie are definitely tiny flamingos.
Anderson is an experimental psychologist and a professor at St. Joseph's University (home of the Hawks). He specializes in research into animal behavior.
His latest subjects are a flock of 17 Caribbean flamingos housed at the Philadelphia Zoo. By observing their behavior, he tries to gain insight into human behavior.
Anderson's investigation of flamingo resting behavior has led to several published papers on possible reasons for lateral preference - animals' tendency to favor one side over the other.
"The big question that's still out there," said Anderson, "is why do most animals have lateral preference? Why are most people right-handed?"
In pursuing answers to that riddle, Anderson and his research team may have already solved one that has tormented flamingo watchers the world over. Why the heck do they stand on one leg? It may be that they are trying to stay warm.
"More resting flamingos tend to be on one leg when it's cooler out. Also, when they are resting on the water instead of on land," said Anderson.
In other words: Why stick both feet in cold water when you can keep one foot warm, tucked up against your body?
Anderson does not shy away from being the "flamingo guy" and even admits to having a plastic one on his lawn.
"Flamingos are big, they're beautiful, they're iconic. It's tough not to like them. "
Besides authoring over 20 scholarly articles and book chapters, Anderson recently wrote and illustrated a children's book, "Pink Flamingos All Around". It's packed with kid friendly facts, like why the big birds are pink. (They eat a lot of shrimp and algae that, once digested, pigment their feathers, bill and legs.)
The book's jacket promises "a fantastic frolic full of fabulous flamingo fun." Which, come to think of it, sounds a bit like Anderson's scientific work, as well.


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Tuesday, September 26, 2017
Pulmonary Fibrosis
Fiberglass Insulation and Dust
Sir/Madam, I have been told that I have an unusually large amount of dust in my house as a result of my fiberglass ceiling insulation. On the other hand, I think the dust is kicked up by three people (including an active 10-year-old) living in a small house, in and out all the time. I find it difficult to believe that fiberglass insulation can cause common ordinary dust. I would value your opinion. Thank you for your answer.
Fiberglass used for insulation that is contained within walls or ceiling materials is generally safe and does not contribute to ordinary house dust.
James N Allen, Jr, MD
Clinical Professor of Pulmonary, Allergy, Critical Care & Sleep Medicine
College of Medicine
The Ohio State University


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Although the exterior is silver, I believe this clam shaped ring box is not metal. It has a lovely scallop design, which is highlighted when the box is open. The ring pad and base of the box is a dusty mauve in color. Though it is not marked with a year, the satin on the interior of the lid as well as the satin covering the hinge leads me to believe it is at least over 30 years.


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It's been the standard for online shooters for decades. When the match timer expires or mission parameters are met, the game will come to an abrupt close, flashing up a screen of the final scores or, if you're really lucky, displaying a short cutscene of the loser's base exploding in a shower of flames. Exciting? Absolutely not.
It's an afterthought, essentially, and much like every other developer out there, I had never really considered how much of a difference experimenting with such a seemingly disposable piece of design can make. But the increased level of immersion offered by Titanfall's Epilogues - the short, action-packed sequences that round out each multiplayer game - is another small, yet remarkable spark of genius that Respawn's debut appears to be laden with.
Titanfall's multiplayer is surprisingly simple to describe. It's a seamless blend of the old and new: the fast-paced nature of Call of Duty's twitchy online shooting moulded with new traversal mechanics and explosive juggernauts to create a familiar yet unique sci-fi shooter. Imagine the fluidity of Mirror's Edge's navigation with guns and mechs layered on top, and you're partway to picturing a typical Titanfall battle.
The matches themselves are fairly typical of the genre. Kill enough men and you'll be able to call in a bonus - in this case a Titan - and kill even more to win the game. But rather than pulling up a win or lose screen, when Titanfall's matches come to a close, they're really just getting started.
Once the battle is over, Respawn's great white hope seamlessly enters into an 'epilogue' state, a short post-match event that sees the losing team evacuating to their dropship and the winners attempting to hunt them down. Kill anybody on the losing team and you'll earn a considerable amount of XP.
Epilogues last a mere 30 seconds or so, but the dynamic twist to the core mechanics dramatically alters the atmosphere and mentality of the match. Temporarily dismissing the rest of the game's smart, team-based approach, Titanfall suddenly ascends into an intense, all-or-nothing game of cat & mouse, as one team desperately seeks refuge in the dropship, while the other locks down the city to cut off their escape. Players stop what they're doing to make a dash for the exit, the horizon aloft with jump jet infantry urgently bouncing between buildings to reach their ship, as Titans swat them from the sky. In the game I played, the losing team's alleviation at making it to the dropship was suddenly shattered after being shot out of the sky by a squad of Titans.
"You get that dramatic finish where you're hopping onto the dropship with one second left to go," Respawn community manager Abbie Heppe explains, "and it's rewarding because even if you lose, you still have a chance to score points, you have a chance to earn XP. I think adding that kind of stuff in helps players who maybe aren't as good who just want a second chance."
Having only played a single game of Titanfall, it's impossible to tell whether such an ostensibly cool mechanic may soon grow tedious. But it's moments like this that, in a sea of relatively standard first-person shooters, help elevate it above the rest of the pack.
Respawn could have easily crafted another Call of Duty clone - and in some ways it has - but Titanfall's innovations, no matter how slight, make it one of the most exciting next-gen prospects out there. It may not have what it takes to overthrow Activision's giant from the off, but Respawn's behemoth could eventually have the legs to stand toe-to-toe with the rest of the genre's titans.


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Atheism is...
Atheism offers nothing to me.
It never has and it never will.
It doesn't make me feel good or comfort me.
It's not there for me when I'm sick or ill.
It can't intervene in my times of need.
It won't protect me from hate and lies.
It doesn't care if I fail or succeed.
It won't wipe the tears from my eyes.
It does nothing when I've got nowhere to run.
It won't give me wise words or advice.
It has no teachings for me to learn.
It can't show me what's bad or nice.
It's never inspired or excited anyone.
It won't help me fulfill all my goals.
It won't tell me to stop when I'm having fun.
It's never saved one single soul.
It doesn't take credit for everything I achieve.
It won't make me go down on bended knee.
It doesn't demand that I have to believe.
It won't torture me for eternity.
It won't teach me to hate or despise others.
It can't tell me what's right or wrong.
It won't tell anybody that they can't be lovers.
It's told nobody that they don't belong.
It won't make you think that life is worth living.
It has nothng to offer me, that's true.
But the reason Atheism offers me nothing,
is because I've never asked it to.
Atheism offers nothing,
because it doesn't need to.
Religious promises everything,
Because you want it to.
You don't need a religion or to have faith;
you just want it because you need to feel safe.
I want to feel reality.
and nothing more!
So, atheism offers me everything,
that religion has stolen before.


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Nicaragua: The New Start for Nicaragua
This Central America country makes a strong comeback in the cigar business
The clouds burst with fury over Ocotál, Nicaragua, as four visitors run for the shelter of a brick warehouse on a side road off the Pan-American highway. Inside is one of the largest collections of cigar tobacco in Central America. The building is a relic, built in 1978 by Anastasio Somoza Debayle, the Nicaraguan dictator, tobacco grower and cigarmaker. Somoza is long gone, and the Plasencia family, one of the largest tobacco growers in Nicaragua, now owns the warehouse. Nestor Plasencia Jr., a short, goateed 33-year-old, leads the group of visitors through the sprawling facility, past an army of women who sort through soft piles of cured leaves. The leathery, earthy aroma of cigar tobacco hangs in the air.
Plasencia Jr., who learned the art of tobacco growing at a university as well as at the side of his father, leads the group into a huge room. Asleep in its darkness, hundreds of tons of fermenting sun-grown tobacco are segmented into piles and covered by sheets of burlap. The leaves will be sold to clients in Nicaragua, Honduras, the Dominican Republic and elsewhere and some will go to the Plasencia-owned factories in Nicaragua and Honduras. The workers in Ocotál will process some 10,000 bales of tobacco this year, as much as is grown on 550 acres of land. Unable to hide his pride in the bounty before him, Plasencia Jr. flicks on the light switch, and a half-dozen bats flutter away, seeking to return to the gloom.
After its own 10-year sleep to 1995, a period when it was only a bit player in the American cigar market, the Nicaraguan cigar industry has reawakened. The turmoil of Somoza's rise and fall brought war into his fields, armies into the cigar factories and ruin to the Nicaraguan cigar industry. Now, withstanding war, embargo and recovery, Nicaragua has posted a strong revival. In 1995, only 2 percent of the premium cigars sold in America were Nicaraguan. This year, production of Nicaraguan cigars will make up approximately 11 percent of the handmade, premium market as it maintains the fastest such growth of any country. Millions more cigars made outside the country will incorporate flavorful Nicaraguan tobacco in their blends. Having rediscovered a taste that harks back to the country's glory days of the 1970s, Nicaragua is once again making some of the world's finest cigars.
The Hottest Cigar Brand in America
Jose Orlando Padrón and his son Jorge. It's opening day for the new Padrón factory in Estelí, and the rollers and bunchers are getting back into their routine after a two-week break. In the empty packing room, president Jorge Padrón is smoking a Padrón 3000, fresh from the rolling tables. The 35-year-old has a stern look belying his easygoing personality. He's a picky smoker, especially now, worried that some of his staff might be a touch rusty after the 14-day hiatus.
Padrón is one of the smaller brands produced in Nicaragua, but it's arguably the best. Retailers recently declared the company's Anniversary Series line the hottest brand for the second straight year in a poll conducted by Cigar Insider, the newsletter from Cigar Aficionado magazine.
The move to this new spot in Estelí will make Padrón a more efficient cigar producer. Previously, it had to move the bales of leaf from this storage facility to its old factory, a five-minute drive away.
The addition, comprising a large rolling gallery and offices, is 12,000 square feet, 50 percent larger than the old factory. Half of the 80 or so cigarmakers are bunchers (all of them male) who sit in the back of the room. The rollers (all of them female) sit in the front.
Making cigars is but a small part of the Padrón operation, for most of the 17 buildings the company owns in Estelí—75,000 square feet in all—are used for curing and storing tobacco, and a particularly mammoth room is where tobacco is sorted and graded. The rooms are filled with Nicaraguan leaves from the three major tobacco-growing regions of the country. Padrón uses only Nicaraguan tobacco, and it has a six-year inventory, enough to make more than 25 million cigars.
That's a lot of tobacco. Much of it rests in pilones, waist-high bulks created by the careful layering of hands of tobacco leaves, placed stems out, tips in. Periodically, Jorge and his father, Jose Orlando Padrón, the silver-haired, mustachioed patriarch of the company, will test some of the contents of a random pilone, smoothing out a wrinkled leaf of tobacco from one of the buried hands, still warm from the fermentation process.
The fermentation is key to developing smooth, rich flavor. The pressure of the leaves (a pilone weighs more than a ton) and the water added to the tobacco initiate fermentation, which causes a chemical change in the tobacco, burning off impurities and smoothing the flavors of the leaf. One can smell the ammonia coming off freshly cured tobacco, an aroma that differs considerably from that of a mature pilone, one that has gone through several rounds of temperature changes. Done properly, it can take as long as two years for heavy tobacco to be fully fermented.
The Padrón factory has air-conditioned work areas, unusual for Nicaragua. A system of wells beneath the floor collects rainwater, which the company uses to work its tobacco. (The local drinking water is chlorinated, and is avoided to keep it from changing the flavor of the tobacco.) But the factory is far from complete: the back office has only one desk, few chairs and just one phone line. The elder Padrón is walking through the factory, measuring tape in hand, plotting an additional wall here, a window there.
"The most important thing is to get the factory rolling," says Jorge, refueled by a hearty lunch of salted garlicky steak, rice and beans, and bananas. He's smoking what could be his eighth cigar of the day. "Once that's done we'll start all the finishing touches."
Despite all the extra space, there won't be many extra Padróns produced. The family-owned Miami company plans to make only 4.4 million cigars in 2003, about 10 percent more than it made in 2002. Only half a million will be Anniversaries.
"We could make 20 million cigars if we had to," says Jorge, "but we'd rather make those 20 million over four years."
The Giants
Tabacalera Perdomo S.A. owns one of the largest cigar factories in Nicaragua. In addition to making its own cigars—Perdomo Estate Selección, Perdomo2 and Dos Rios, to name a few—the Estelí factory also crafts smokes for a host of clients, from C.A.O. International Inc. to retailing giant Thompson & Co. to distributor Philips and King. The factory is packed with rollers, who work under fluorescent lights that hang very low, as in a billiard room, just a few feet over their heads.
"People are shocked at the number of cigars and brands that we make," says vice president Mike Argenti, alluding to Perdomo's simple rule of thumb. "A lot of guys, they're captive to a couple of brands, and if those brands wane, they're out of business. You need to make cigars."
Perdomo's goal is to be as self-sufficient as possible. "We make our own cellophane, we have a box factory, we do just about everything," says Argenti. He proudly shows off a cigar roller making a cigar with a Cuban-style, three-seam cap for the company's most expensive cigar ever, the Perdomo Reserve Edición de Silvio, and displays a pair of $30,000 laser engraving machines that are etching logos onto cigar boxes. Cutting boards are made of steel, rather than the traditional wood.
The factory is four years old. Perdomo, facing growing pains, had to move from its smaller facility in Estelí (it's now used by Jonathan Sans, who makes his Acid brand of flavor-infused cigars there) and before that had to expand out of Miami to meet demand for its smokes. "We started with five people," says Argenti. "Now we have close to 600."
He walks out of the factory into a blaze of midday sun and steps through muddy soil and around several deep puddles still waiting to drain after a heavy rain. (A pair of swans sit, quite happily, in two of the largest ones—Nick Perdomo Sr., who runs the factory, is fond of animals, and has several roaming around the grounds of the factory.) A curing barn sits behind the large factory. Perdomo has begun to grow its own tobacco. Inside the barn, recently picked leaves hang from the rafters. Charcoal fires smolder in holes dug into the dirt floor, trying to cut the heavy humidity and raise the temperature of the barn.
"This is a very blue-collar business," says Argenti. "You get up early in the morning; you have to be a taskmaster to earn the people's respect. The reality is the very successful guys who make cigars are blue-collar, very nuts-and-bolts kind of guys. The very flamboyant guys are not going to go to a third-world country and start something from scratch. The reality of the industry is much different than the perception."
The only factory in Nicaragua that can make Perdomo look small is Nicaraguan American Tobaccos S.A., known as NATSA, in Estelí. One of its owners is Lew Rothman, the owner of JR Cigars, the largest cigar retailer in the United States. Rothman's motto is: "Supplying the widest variety of tobacco products to people from all walks of life; fast, fresh and cheap." NATSA is one of the reasons for his success.
It's impossible to imagine a busier factory. Cigarmakers sit nearly shoulder to shoulder as hundreds of pounds of tobacco—whole leaves, shreds, a mix of both—disappear in the hands of the workers, transformed in a flash into cigars. NATSA includes three buildings, with some 1,000 workers, 700 of them cigarmakers. They create a variety of cigars by hand: some made from long filler and others a combination of long and short filler that are known as Cuban sandwiches. The factory hums with activity, like the proverbial beehive.
The eight-year-old NATSA has been expanding. "In the last two years, we've doubled the amount of the factory, the people, everything. We expanded the building by one-third," says Lazaro Lopez, who has moved here from Tampa, Florida, to temporarily run the company. The manager, Triki Bermejo, was nearly killed in a car crash that left him with a broken skull and pelvis, among other grave injuries. The factory has gone on without him.
Nicaragua's Oldest Cigar
Alejandro Martinez Cuenca smokes one of his Joya de Nicaragua cigars. The Joya de Nicaragua logo is painted proudly in red, green and white on the brick facade of Tabacos Puros de Nicaragua S.A., one of the largest cigar factories in Nicaragua. Much of the space inside is empty; 20 cigarmakers sit in a room that could easily accommodate a hundred more, slowly rolling dark, strong cigars. Still, the factory is busier than it has been in years.
Sales are up 30 percent, says Mario Perez, the marketing manager of the company. The reason? A new version of the brand, the oldest in Central America, called Joya de Nicaragua Antaño 1970.
The word antaño loosely translates as circa, and for Joya de Nicaragua the era around 1970 was a beautiful time. The company that originally made the cigar—Nicaragua Cigars S.A.—was created in 1964, and in 1970 the owners trademarked the Joya de Nicaragua brand. The cigars were a hit, and became a must-smoke in the United States. The puros were strong and flavorful, and rivaled Cubans. In 1976, the company sold 9 million in the United States alone. In 1979, however, a major problem arose with one of the founding partners.
His name was Somoza. When he wasn't growing tobacco or helping run a cigar company, Somoza was the dictator of Nicaragua. Revolution led to Somoza's overthrow in 1979, and for good measure rebels burned the Joya de Nicaragua factory to the ground. It was rebuilt out of brick a year later, but in 1985 the United States placed an embargo on Nicaraguan goods that wouldn't end for five years. The nation's cigar industry didn't begin to truly recover until 1995.
The Joyas of the cigar boom were mild, uninspiring cigars made with Connecticut-seed wrappers grown in Nicaragua. The new Antaños, which were released last year, are anything but. They are made with a Cuban-seed hybrid wrapper grown by Nestor Plasencia Sr.; and one can almost see the oil drip from the cigars, the strongest of which are robust and as spicy as a habanero. Perez credits the entire 30 percent increase to the new brand: "We want this cigar to become what this brand was in the '70s, when it was the most popular brand from Nicaragua."
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Large areas of Yellowstone, Yosemite and Glacier national parks could remain closed to summer traffic weeks later than usual, while visitor centers and campgrounds at several other national parks might have to close under one group's scenario for steep federal budget cuts set to take place starting March 1.
The Coalition of National Park Service Retirees warns of specific closures at 11 national park sites. That includes delayed spring snow plowing in Yellowstone, Yosemite, Glacier and Alaska's Denali National Park. Seasonal road openings also would be delayed in Grand Canyon.
Visitor centers could close in at least three parks: Grand Teton and Mount Rainier national parks and Cape Cod National Seashore.
"The ripple effect will be felt across the entire economy. It's not just a state. It's not just a community," said Joan Anzelmo, a former Colorado National Monument superintendent who is spokeswoman for the retirees' group.
"We haven't seen anything like this before."
The Park Service didn't deny any of it was possible.
"The public should be prepared for reduced hours and services provided by National Park Service employees at 398 national parks, historic sites, monuments and memorials, parkways, trails, preserves and reserves, seashores and lakeshores, recreation areas and national battlefields," Park Service spokesman Jeffrey Olson said in a statement.
Wyoming is set to be especially hard-hit while many Americans begin to think about summer vacation plans. In Yellowstone, hundreds of miles roads are plowed each May as the park transitions from winter snowmobile season to the cars and RVs of summer.
Staffing cuts could delay plowing anywhere from two to four weeks, affecting more than 78,000 visitors and hurting tourism in nearby Jackson and Cody, the group said.
Other routes that wouldn't open on time in late May include Going to the Sun Road, the only road across Glacier National Park. Plowing delays also would postpone opening Yosemite's Tioga and Glacier Point roads up to four weeks.
In Denali, delayed plowing would postpone opening of a road and the park's Eielson Visitor Center.
Meanwhile, he East Rim and West Rim drives in Grand Canyon would open later than usual in May and hours would be cut back at the Grand Canyon Visitor Center, according to the coalition.
Other cuts predicted by the group would include:
-- Grand Teton would close its Jenny Lake Visitor Center, Laurence S. Rockefeller Preserve and Flagg Ranch Visitor Contact Station.
-- Great Smoky Mountains National Park would close five campgrounds and picnic areas while cutting back on road maintenance and emergency response capabilities.
-- Cape Cod National Seashore's Province Lands Visitor Center could close.
-- The Natchez Trace Parkway in Mississippi, Alabama and Tennessee would close 25 comfort stations one day a week.
-- Mount Rainier National Park would close the Ohanapecosh Visitor Center.
The park service cuts are just a small portion of the federal budget "sequestration" set to take effect as a result of the latest episode of Congress and the White House not agreeing to more modest cuts. Congress could vote in the months ahead to prevent any specific portion of sequestration from taking effect.
"We're really trying to take this theoretical sequestration - which a lot of people really don't know what it means - and put a face on it," Anzelmo said.


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So apparently the Vikings are going to try to trade Percy Harvin and even the QB made a comment about him in the past tense. So the question is what would it take to get him and would the Colts want a guy who burned some bridges on his other team?
At this point in his career I think it's worth the risk if it only cost a 1st round pick and even that is a step price that I could see other teams with higher draft picks making a better offer than what the Colts can with the 24 pick.


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Press release from the Humboldt County Sheriff's Office:
On Tuesday, at approximately 11:00 a.m. the Humboldt County Sheriff's Office received a 911 call from a woman, who identified herself LaDonna Dee Dellera, 48 years old, from Ettersburg. Dellera told the Sheriff's Office Dispatcher she shot at her 74 year father with a .357 magnum revolver and pistol whipped him. Deputies and medical personnel responded to the 1300 block of Harrow Road, Ettersburg. While enroute, the Sheriff's Office Dispatch received a call from a neighbor of Dellera, who said the 74 year old victim was at their residence. He was not shot, but did have head injuries.
Deputies met with the victim who told them he owns the cabin on Harrow Road, but his daughter lives in the cabin, and he resides in Fortuna. When he arrived at the cabin today, she came at him with a chrome handgun in her hand. He believed she fired the gun at least once into the ceiling of the residence, and then attacked him by kicking him several times. As he backed out of the residence, she fired at least one more round in his direction. Deputies saw he had fresh lacerations on his head and face, and his shirt was torn. The victim declined medical attention.
Deputies contacted LaDonna Dellera at the cabin where the assault occurred. She was waiting for the deputies outside her home on the deck. She told the deputies she and her father got into an argument. She admitted to firing a .357 handgun into the ceiling of the cabin after her father walked aggressively towards her. She admitted to striking him in the head with the handgun and striking him with her hands and feet. She also admitted to firing two rounds in his direction as he left the cabin towards the front of his truck. She denied trying to shoot him, only scare him.
Deputies recovered the handgun and saw evidence consist with the weapon being fired.
LaDonna Dellera was arrested for assault with a firearm, and was transported to the Humboldt County Correctional Facility where she was booked. Her bail is set at $100,000.00.
Anyone with information for the Sheriffs Office regarding this case or related criminal activity is encouraged to call the Sheriffs Office at 707-445-7251 or the Sheriffs Office Crime Tip line at 707-268-2539.


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A premium pressure washer that combines excellent performance with durable build quality for long-lasting value.
The STIHL RB 400 Dirt Boss® pressure washer features a powerful 196 cc (6.5 hp) engine, delivering 2,700 psi of water pressure at 2.7 gallons per minute. It's got the power you need for heavy-duty cleaning of sidewalks, driveways, decks and more. The RB 400 Dirt Boss® is also built to last, including a brass manifold pump design, stainless steel valves and ceramic-coated pistons. There is also a c...Read More
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RB 400 Dirt Boss® Description
The STIHL RB 400 Dirt Boss® pressure washer features a powerful 196 cc (6.5 hp) engine, delivering 2,700 psi of water pressure at 2.7 gallons per minute. It's got the power you need for heavy-duty cleaning of sidewalks, driveways, decks and more. The RB 400 Dirt Boss® is also built to last, including a brass manifold pump design, stainless steel valves and ceramic-coated pistons. There is also a cast-iron engine liner and a built-in shutdown feature when the oil level is low. Other premium features include an easy start pump system, detergent injector system, 25' no-kink flex hose and a wide range of cleaning accessories. Optional accessories include rotary surface cleaner, water broom, nozzle options, hose extensions, gutter cleaner, aluminum wand extension, pivot coupler and official STIHL cleaning agents. If your job calls for daily power washing, the Dirt Boss™ handles the pressure with ease. Check it out now at our Dealership.
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Rated 4 out of 5 by Tom55 from Great looking product, good features, just got it, have to tell more later. Great looking product, good features, To new to give an honest review.
Date published: 2017-09-15
Rated 5 out of 5 by jon45 from review best pressure washer that i have used. nothing at the big box stores can compare.
Date published: 2017-08-24
Rated 4 out of 5 by Tibbo from Problems on first use I used this machine for 2 hours and the pump leaked black grease. I am not happy I'm glad it's under warranty I will have to see how it holds up after the repair is made.
Date published: 2017-08-22
Rated 5 out of 5 by Jminer3624 from The power washer is easy to use, very sturdy and does a great job of cleaning surfaces The power washer is easy to use, very sturdy and does a great job of cleaning surfaces. Love the washer.
Date published: 2017-08-02
Rated 5 out of 5 by Jass2000 from Solid reliable machine Solid, well built machine that will get the job done. Starts on the first pull. Well worth the investment.
Date published: 2017-07-05
Rated 5 out of 5 by Harv51 from Like a boss The times that I have used this it has been easy to start and worked like a Stihl should.
Date published: 2017-06-05
Rated 5 out of 5 by TripleB13 from Great Product Purchased the RB400 Dirt Boss earlier this week. So far I am very impressed with this machine. Watched the service technician check fluids, then fire it right up on the first pull. The Kohler engine runs very smoothly and it is much quieter in comparison to the engines on pressure washers I've used in the past. I like that the engine kill switch acts as a fuel cut off as well. This seems like a smart feature for a carb motor. STIHL thought this product out and it shows. The connections are simple, quick and do not over tighten with use (be sure to squeeze the wand trigger to release the pressure before you try and disconnect the wand after use). The hose doesn't kink and have a mind of it's own. The trigger on the wand pulls from the top side to reduce fatigue with extended use. The pressure is strong enough to tackle big jobs but smooth enough so that it doesn't wear you out with extended use also.Other features include light weight materials and ergonomic handles that allow one man to load the machine onto a standard full size pickup truck. These features also allow the machine to be maneuvered with very little effort in comparison to other pressure washer models. Longevity is tough to determine at this point, but if this machine is anything like the 7 other STIHL machines I've purchased, it will be cleaning my house, porch and driveway for a long time.
Date published: 2017-05-19
Rated 2 out of 5 by Catfish21 from Pump leaking on first use Well I decided to buy the new Stihl pressure washer because everything else I have from them is top-notch and last forever. Well I can't say this for the new RB - 400 and I knew coming in with it being brand new they would probably have some small Kinks to work out anyway I used it the first time for about 2 hours washing my driveway off I'm always very particular with all my equipment as I clean everything off before I put it up as I was cleaning it I noticed black Grease below the pump two decent-sized puddles. I'm not sure where it's coming from and worst of all it's just disappointing after spending so much money on a product and have it fail on you the first use. Hopefully I can get it fixed but it's not a good sign so far
Date published: 2017-04-23


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SUBJECTS: Approximately 3,000 healthy adults; age 18-70 years.
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Keywords provided by National Institutes of Health Clinical Center (CC):
Immune Response
Healthy Volunteer
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THE Police and Crime Commissioner for Wiltshire and Swindon, Angus Macpherson, has spoken out after Detective Superintendent Steve Fulcher was given a final written warning after being found guilty of gross misconduct - allowing him to keep his job.
This morning the independent panel delivered the sanction for the two counts of gross misconduct relating to the investigation into Sian O'Callaghan's disappearance and murder in March 2011.
Mr Macpherson said: "The Chief Constable has responsibility for the direction and control of police officers and staff.
"My role as Commissioner is to ensure that the correct processes are followed by the Constabulary.
"In this instance, my office was required to appoint an independent member of the formal conduct panel and, on this occasion, that person came from outside Wiltshire.
"I am satisfied that the correct process and procedures have been followed and, as such, I respect and support the panel's decision.
"As Commissioner, my role is to reflect the views of the people of Wiltshire and Swindon.
"At any time, and especially now, it is of great importance that the police service retains the public's trust.
"I know that the public expect police officers to display the highest standards of professional behaviour. Those standards have been clearly set out by the Chief Constable.
"This case has led to much discussion about the Police and Criminal Evidence Act (PACE) and to calls for the law to be reviewed.
"The legislation was brought in during the 1980s to protect the rights of suspects.
"The MP for South Swindon, Robert Buckland, who is an experienced barrister, was asked by the Policing Minister to look at the workings of PACE as a result of this case. I support Mr Buckland's conclusion that some changes would be helpful.
"Finally, I would like once again to offer my condolences to the families of Sian and Becky for their sad loss."


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I've searched, and as far as I can tell, clearing the basket after you make a putt isn't required by the PDGA during tournament play...just common courtest. Assuming that's correct, what would happen in the following scenario.
I make my putt...lets say it's at rest, hanging in the chains. I opt to not clear my disc, and the next guy decides to go ahead and putt. His disc hits my disc, knocking my disc from the chains to the ground.
The rules say that you haven't "holed-out" until you retrieve your disc from the basket, even though the group would agree that my disc was at rest in the basket. I'm assuming this means that you would have to take your putter where it falls, correct?


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I thought the blue was going to be their tertiary color. I was really hoping they would focus on red and gold.
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I thought the blue was going to be their tertiary color. I was really hoping they would focus on red and gold.
I am sick and tired of the NBA allowing so many teams to feature blue and gold/yellow.
That would be a stupid idea. The general public is rather stupid.
A good designer adds value to the brand. They dont just make pretty pictures. Half of those logo you liked were nothing more than pretty illustrations trying to be a logo.
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You can't get champagne from a garden hose.
You can't get champagne from a garden hose.
Think that looks awful. First off, it doesn't look much like a pelican, and second, it looks sick. The basketball looks like a huge tumor and the eyes look like it's got rabies. At least the old Hornets logo has the fleur-de-lis, which made sense.
Danger Zone
Seems I touched a nerve. Encouraging creativity from the public is great. If you want to have a professional designer oversee the selection of 5 logos for the public to then vote on, then great, heck that designer can even submit his own!
Myself and lots of other folks, clearly, liked a lot of the "amateur" designs we saw on the internet. Isn't that the whole point of building a brand? Knowing your target audience?
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It actually kind of looks more like a bat then a pelican looking at its body....here's hoping this isn't the choice.
And I don't see the problem in letting amateurs design them. Yes, some of them might be a bit busy, but I like the cartoonish look of the pelican compared to the rumored logo.
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Logos are supposed to be simple, simple enough that people can doodle them in a second. They aren't supposed to be complicated minor league clipart.
What about this Hot Pocket jingle??
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At least they're actually blue and gold. We should stop pretending we're gold when we're yellow.
Although, actually, that might be a nice change for us to make; replace our yellow with the above kind of gold to give our colors and logo a refresh.
It's a pretty slick logo.
I agree and with the material being used, a real gold would look sick!
Garbage players get 1st round picks, (WTF)! All of the NBA must hate the Pacers! LOL
I like the new logo and colors. I also like them pushing NOLA. Pretty cool stuff and well put together. I'm happy for them and the fans.
Good Job Mr. Benson
Garbage players get 1st round picks, (WTF)! All of the NBA must hate the Pacers! LOL
There was a time a reference like this would be so obvious that it would be lame. But with the generation that aren't the fans that the 35-55 age group is it's back to being awesome.
And it fit so perfectly too. Freaking loved it.
I like those 99 designs, especially the first one. I also liked the amateur "cartoon" pelican that someone had posted. It would work more as an alternate logo.
But this actual new one? Put me in the "I hate it" camp.
However I freaking love the name.
In true New Orleanas fashion, they have a "Bird-de-Lis" logo, which, naturally, is awesome.
I think the Pelican emblem by itself is alright, if not a little dark and overly serious (it reminds me of a military emblem). On the other hand, I think the full logo looks great and very stylish.
I kinda like it. It's simple. Some of the other stuff just looked like they were trying to hard. Cool graphics, but not something you'd want to have to reproduce on all that marketing gear.
Personally I feel like, by using the 'Pelican' name, they've already made the commitment to market based on community rather than acting tough. Like the Pacers or the original Lakers. The logo then doesn't need to super flashy. It should just be something that people can easily become familiar with. If a 14-year old kid can't make a fairly accurate doodle of your logo during Social Studies, then you have done too much.
Pelicans might be an homage to the baseball team that was once in New Orleans.
Is it just me, or does the pelican have a uni-brow?
I wasn't really sure where I stood on the whole subject until I watched this video. The name always sounded kinda funny to me, and the potential to really botch the logo was definitely there. But watch this video and tell me that it wasn't a good choice. I didn't realize just how prevalent pelicans are in NOLA. I mean, our state bird is the cardinal, but no one cares about it here. It's not on our flag or all over our state house.
Plus, how cool is it the franchise is committed long-term to helping protect and preserve the natural habitat of an endangered species?
As for the logo, I think I like it, but I've gotta see the uniforms and court before completely deciding.
It's a new day for Pacers Basketball.
hahah I came across this video and thought about this thread - don't mess with pelicans!
follow me @TruenoPanda - lets talk Pacers!
Does anyone else think it kind of looks like the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Logo:
You know how some people (mainly lonely women) can't get enough of silly cat pictures and videos? I'm the same way, except with pelican videos of them engaging in general dickery. These birds are hilarious. I love that nickname. Absolutely love it. Can't wait for the mascot.


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There is something about fresh pesto that positively screams summer. Its fresh flavors and snappy scent seem to cool my soul on a hot summer evening (of which Oregon has had its share lately). Buckwheat cooks in about 20 minutes on the stove top, so not only does this dish refresh, it won't have you slaving in the hot kitchen. To make this vegan or simply lighter in flavor, leave out the Parmesan. Fresh chopped tomatoes would be a great addition to this salad, in my opinion. Serve alongside some crusty French Bread and sliced veggies for a cool, easy summer meal.
If buckwheat groats are hard to come by, kasha would work well in this dish or try a different whole grain for a special twist—millet, wheat berries, quinoa—any of these would be delicious. That's part of the magic of pesto, there are few foods that it does not enhance!
Buckwheat Pesto Salad
- 1 cup Buckwheat Groats
- 2-1/2 cups Water
- 1/4 tsp Sea Salt
- 2 Tbsp Olive Oil
- 1 Tbsp Butter, softened
- 4 cloves Garlic, finely minced
- 1/2 cup chopped Walnuts
- 1 cup finely chopped fresh Parsley
- 2 tsp dried Basil
- 1 cup grated Parmesan Cheese
- 1/2 cup sliced Black Olives
- 1/2 cup Soy Bacon Bits (optional)
Step 1
Boil water with salt. Add groats, cover and simmer for 20 minutes. Remove from heat and leave pan covered for about 5 minutes, then fluff with fork.
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Mix butter, olive oil, garlic and walnuts together. Separately combine parsley, basil, cheese and olives. Add butter mixture to groats, then add the parsley mixture. Salt to taste. Toss and serve. Sprinkle soy bacon on top, if desired.
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Topic: In Rememberance of Woody Beckman
I'm sure some of you know Woody Beckman. I met Woody online in December when my dad was diagnosed with gall bladder cancer. Woody was collecting info on patients with GB and bile duct cancer. He got me through the first few months of my dad's diagnosis. It is with sadness that I share that Woody has left us for Heaven. My prayers go out to Woody's family. I hope they know how much he did for others he never even met. Here's the obituary that I found online.
Raymond "Woody" Beckman 62, left us on August 13, 2007 after a fight with gallbladder cancer which is an uncommon type of cancer. He started a web site to exchange information with other cancer patients all over the United States.
Woody graduated from Lodi High in 1963 and attended MIT, UCSB and graduated with a BA in mathematics from UC Berkeley.
While at UCSB he met Francis Eustis. They were married in 1967 and had 3 children.
He began his actuarial career in 1966 with Fireman's Fund Insurance Company in San Francisco. In 1976 he moved to Southern California and established his own consulting business. He worked for as many as 25 insurance companies and was instrumental in the formation of at least 10 insurance companies.
He married Patti Coble in 1979. In the late 90's he got his substitute teaching credential and taught Jr. High math and science. He loved working with children and often volunteered on field trips and science camp. For several years he accompanied senior students as a chaperone on their graduation trips to Catalina. The last one, in 2007.
He was diagnosed with cancer in 2005 and participated in clinical studies of new cancer drugs at UCI, USC and the VA Hospital in Long Beach.
He had a life long love of Lionel Trains and did much research into the Beckman family tree.
At the early age of 4, he introduced his youngest daughter, Bonnie, to the San Diego Zoo where she went through all of the steps to become a Zoo Docent. Bonnie is now a Zoology student at UCSD. She also works at the zoo with sleepovers on the weekends.
Woody passed away at home surrounded by his loving family; wife Patti Beckman, daughter Christine Beckman (Ted Mitchell), Kimberely Beckman and Bonnie Beckman.
He is survived by his mother Jean Beckman of Lodi; brothers Ronald Beckman, Lodi, Dr, Walter Beckman of Corte Madera, and sister Nancy Michels, R.N. of San Anselmo; grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.
He is preceded in death by his father, Raymond W. Beckman Jr., and infant son, David Beckman.
A bench will be placed in memory in the San Diego Zoo. As his sister said "SO FULL OF LIFE, EVEN IN HIS DYING, FOREVER IN OUR HEARTS HIS SPIRIT LIVES ON"
Published in the LodiNews from 8/18/2007 - 8/25/2007.