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By Chick Jacobs Staff writer
LILLINGTON - For months, Tony Zanfardino has watched the relentless dust and rumble of construction chase would-be customers away from his business.
Monday morning, as the last link to the main highway was severed, Zanfardino's emotion was evident.
"It's killing us, just literally killing us," he said, pacing in what was left of the parking lot of Meme's on Main Street. The consignment shop faces U.S. 401, a road that carries 25,000 cars a day through Harnett County between Fayetteville and Raleigh.
On Monday morning, the first of an estimated 100 days, no traffic passed in front of the cluster of businesses along the Cape Fear River. Instead, all traffic was diverted onto one bridge, the one farthest from the shops and restaurants.
From now through early July, the only way to reach the shops is a round-about ramble through downtown Lillington, to the west on U.S. 421, then south down a back street and across the parking lot of Howard's Barbecue Restaurant.
"How many people are going to do all that?" Zanfardino asked. "Hell, how many people would even know how to do that?"
When construction is finished, the Trooper Harry T. Long Bridge, better known as the "old bridge" to locals, will be gone. A new structure, costing nearly $6 million, will bring southbound traffic across the Cape Fear River. The new span is already in place, needing only to be connected to U.S. 401-N.C. 210.
Which is why, well into this summer, more than 25,000 vehicles each day will be jammed onto one lane of traffic each way across the other bridge.
"There will be inconveniences, there's no doubt," said Lillington Town Manager Bill Summers. "We've been preparing for this for quite some time.
"When it's all done, we'll have a new bridge, and all this construction will be behind us."
Construction has been on-going since fall of 2010. The bridge has been scheduled for replacement for several years. It was named more than 50 years ago for a rookie Highway Patrol officer who was killed during a routine traffic stop in 1959. For decades, it was the only bridge across the river between Erwin and near Broadway, in Lee County.
Now, the last car has driven across the span. Decades of wear and logs battering the foundation as they floated downriver have weakened the foundation. In addition, the bridge was elevated - a logical step in the days when the Cape Fear River was prone to flooding.
Now, thanks to the Jordan Lake Dam upriver, the threat of flooding is minimized. The old bridge will be removed, and the slope smoothed for traffic.
"The elevation has long been a problem, particularly for streets connecting to the highway," said Randy Wise, with the N.C. Department of Transportation in Fayetteville. "When the elevation is graded out, the result will be a smoother, safer route for traffic."
During part of the construction, two-way traffic will shift onto the new bridge.
"Motorists will need to be aware of the traffic pattern shifts until the project is complete,'' Wise said. "That will probably happen about 60 to 70 days into the project. But things will be busy throughout, with crews working day and night."
In the meantime, a bypass that allowed much of the heavy truck traffic to bypass downtown Lillington has been closed. During the first day, several trucks were forced to sit at a narrow intersection downtown, unable to turn as approaching traffic clogged the approach lane.
"Traffic backups are expected in the morning and afternoon," Summers said. "There is some concern about the stacking of transfer trucks at the top of the hill. It's just going to be a period where patience is required."
Emergency services also can be affected, especially if a fender-bender snarls bridge traffic. The county's newest medical facility, Central Harnett Hospital, is north of the Cape Fear River. There are no hospitals south of the river, and if the bridge is blocked, emergency services would need to cross at Erwin. Betsy Johnson Hospital in Dunn would be the likely destination then.
Lillington Fire Chief John Bethune said the city is working with volunteer fire departments across the river to assure safe coverage.
"We'll be staging a truck across the river during periods when traffic might pose a problem," Bethune said. "We've had several meetings going over scenarios, and we can make adjustments if necessary."
School bus routes and times are unchanged. Officials said shifting the route to the Erwin bridge would cost more in fuel and time.
Many locals take the occasional snarled traffic in stride. They said they would simply add extra time to any cross-river trips.
"Honestly, I don't see it was a big problem," said Wayne Ross. The Fuquay-Varina resident drives the bridge daily to his work at F.W. Bean Coffeehouse.
"Of course, I drive in at 5:30 in the morning, so rush hour doesn't really apply to me," he added with a laugh.
Some businesses are trying to make the best of it. Howard's Barbecue, a long-time landmark on the Cape Fear River, has seen its business hurt by continued construction. In response, owner David Avrette is offering a "construction special," two barbecue sandwiches at a discounted price.
The town also has granted affected businesses a waiver in the city's sign ordinance. A large, blinking sign now points the way to the back entrance to Howard's, Meme's, and a half-dozen other businesses cut off by construction.
"The first day after the bridge closing, our first three appointments were no-shows," said Don Granner, an optical dispenser at My Eyes Optometry. "Maybe they forgot. Maybe they couldn't figure out how to get here. It's a convoluted path now."
Zanfardino wonders if some of the businesses will be around when the roads are reopened.
"There's no provision to help small-business owners in this situation," he said. "I've checked with lawyers and with the state. We're on our own.
"It will be great, once everything is finished. I just hope we're here to see it."
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Posted: Nov 7, 2012 8:57 AM by NBC News
A Texas company is looking for answers after $15,000 worth of diamonds made from a man's cremated remains disappeared while they were being shipped to his family.
"This is pretty much what we consider priceless," said Vincent Campise, one of the company's employees. "These diamonds are made from the cremated remains of the family's loved ones which would be invaluable to someone else but priceless to the family."
The company is Algordanza, based in Switzerland since 2004.
It's founder and owner opened an office in Houston.
They make specialty diamonds out of ashes that allows family members to keep the memory of a lost loved one forever.
The company's most recent client is the Thomas family from Australia.
They lost their 25-year-old son Kyle in an Australian football accident.
The Thomas' ordered two, one-of-a-kind diamonds and paid $15,000.
"They were packed here, shipped and sent to Australia," said Campise. "We were hoping the diamonds would make it to the mother of the deceased son."
But they didn't.
The Thomas family opened their package only to find two empty boxes.
The diamonds had been removed.
"I was devastated," said Veit Brimer, founder of Algordanza. "This is just not happening. I thought it was not real, this is a bad dream."
It's unclear what happened to the diamonds but Algordanza employees believe they were stolen somewhere between Singapore and Australia because they were able to track the package for awhile.
They sent it using UPS.
A spokeswoman for the company said it is protocol to work with the local authorities to investigate any allegations of theft.
The spokeswoman wasn't familiar with this particular incident but said she would look into it.
Algordanza employees said the Australian police are looking into the situation as well.
"We take a lot of care to make sure the diamonds make it to where we ship them to the families," said Campise.
They've been in business since 2004 and said nothing like this has happened before.
"We're looking to make sure this never happens again," he said.
Algordanza has already started making replacement diamonds for the Thomas family out of their son's remaining ashes.
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Windows Vista and Skype
It has been widely asked question lately, does Skype support Windows Vista or not?
Well to start with the official answer, then it is that Skype does not currently support Windows Vista as of version 3.2.
On the other hand in real life Skype works on Windows Vista pretty ok. It may have problems with audio and video calls on some configurations, mainly due to not mature enough drivers.
You are welcomed to try Skype on Windows Vista, but when doing it first please make sure that you have installed absolutely latest audio, video drivers and updated Windows Vista.
If you encounter problems when using Skype, then please report it to us, so we can solve those issues for you.
You can learn how to leave us issue reports on our Skype for Windows development page or create new thread in appreciate Skype forums.
190 thoughts on "Windows Vista and Skype"
alexandra.gp said 5 years ago
Hi. After reading way too many forums and trying everything short of standing on my head, I finally solved my mic problems on Vista by renaming the microphones. Apparently 2 mics of the same name confuses Vista's little brain. Try it and see!
mexiaomeng said 5 years ago
Hi, I am having a maybe Windows Vista Home Premium related problems. I have sent request to Skype but have not heard from it. Skype is my main communication tool and now I can't make any calls – I've also paid for using Skype unlimited phone service.
Everything works except, about 2 months ago, I started reaching people overseas who I don't even know of. I dialed the number from my Contact List on my Skype and I checked, the phone number is the same but I just had to try 2 or 3 times before I can reach the correct party.
About 5 days ago, I've noticed that I can hear but the other party cannot hear me. How can I fix such problem? I have been waiting for Skype to send me instruction and am still waiting. I have not been able to find the solution online myself for the past a few days.Thank you VERY MUCH for your help and best regards.
jimbob94005 said 5 years ago
I have a weird issue with my skype install on my Vista Desktop machine. Whenever I try to connect to the Skype network, the connection is not able to be made, and the "connecting" update display just spins around for a few minutes before declaring that it was unable to connect. When this happens, all communications over port 80 (http) stop working and web browsing via IE, Firefox or Safari stops functioning. Sometimes after waiting 10-15 minutes, this port is usable again, but sometimes a reboot is required.
I am able to use Skype on Linux and Mac OS stations in the office, so I don't believe it is a nework firewall issue. The McAfee firewall is turned off on the Vista, but I am unable to get it functioning on my Vista Machine.
Does anyone have any suggestions re where to start debugging?
jessica.carter9 said 5 years ago
C:UsersDesktopSkypeSetup.exe is not a valid Win32 application I keep getting this error message, I just bought a new computer with windows vista and the latest version of skype is 3.8. Skype worked on my old computer with windows XP but this stupid Win32 error keeps stopping my download now. Please help me! I live in South Korea and really need to talk to my friends and family back in Canada.
veselina.staeva said 5 years ago
HI! I'm having the same problems!!!!!!!!!!
Error message on setup:
"C:UsersDesktopSkypeSetup.exe is not a valid Win32 application"I had to buy a new laptop HP Compaq 6830s, and it came with Windows Vista and McAfee software. Have tried to reinstall both the latest versions of Skype, but no luck.
saliljoshi_07 said 5 years ago
I'm using Vista with Skype3.8 on Dell Laptop XPS M 1210and it seems that the memory usage goes all the way up to 100% when I use Skype talk, the other person hears echos and some words are omitted. Is there a way to remedy this ??
My Laptop gets hang when i use skype for voice call and google messenger for chatting…at the same time. i am looking for a quick solution for this. Thanks. -
lynnochs said 5 years ago
I am not having audio issues. Both parties can hear the conversation, however only one party can see the video. One party cannot see the video of the other. What's the problem? Help!
margeebee said 5 years ago
I just got Windows VISTA on my new HP Pavillion computer. I am not able to hear anyone on my speakers even though the "test call" says that she is speaking. My microphone also seems to be working. My speakers works great with ITunes so I know they are good speakers. They are polkaudio speakers. Am I going to need to get new speakers to be compatable with Skype? I have Skype Beta on my computer. Thank you for answering my questions.
rjorg1976 said 5 years ago
READ THIS FIX…. I had the same problem with the WIN32 application error message and could not install Skype. What I did different was this….. instead of saving the download file to my laptop and then running it, I merely ran the download from the website. It then saved it to my temp folder and installed it. Now I will see if it operates correctly, but it did install, which it would not do before.
lenonhonor said 5 years ago
I have been using Skype for about a week and it has been a great resource for me. Unfortunately I have been having an issue for the last two days. After I uninstalled Norton from my computer Skype would not connect to the web. Skype starts just fine but then it just shows that it is attempting to connect. It does this without change and I have been unable to use skype ever since. Interestingly enough, Firefox will not connect either. Internet Explorer does connect as well as other programs. I went through the process of completely clearing all Norton folders from my hard drive and have tried to reinstall Skpye but to no avail. Any suggestions? -
lenonhonor said 5 years ago
I should also add that I am using Vista 64-Bit home premium. Thanks.
ericly12 said 5 years ago
OK i used skype before last year it worked great it crashed but not as much as it is now usually when i'm in a conference my skpye just keeps shutting down with no waring or anything.
bao_dude1947 said 5 years ago
Are there some success stories out there using VISTA 64 bit operating systems? I guess if it is working good you probably are not reading this, but if there please comment. What Skype version? Any other PC tweeks or changes to make it work. Do all functions work including video, Skype out, etc. Thanks
elaine.mottley said 5 years ago
Can anyone explain to me why skype crashes on my vista computer? I have the new version 4. Thanks
sgrushcow said 5 years ago
I have the same problem as the last post, Skype 4 isn't working with Vista. Also, the Skype home page crashes for me in IE and in Chrome it says "Shockwave Flash Failed". When I load Skype 4 and try to start a video session, it crashes every time. Any ideas?
ellabellaballerina said 5 years ago
okay my computer crashed recently, and I had to do a complete system restore, therefore losing all my user installed programs. I had skype before and it worked perfectly, but now i keep getting the win32 application error. The few times the downdload has worked, i get a message saying that skype can't connect to the download server, and that I need to download the manual installer, which own't work and only gives me the win32 error
help please! I need skype urgently to stay in contact with my parents overseas!
miniangel4u said 5 years ago
Hey everyone maybe someone of u could tell me what does DISK I/O ERROR mean? And how to solve that problem signing in? Thank u for the answer.
thelynchfamily1 said 5 years ago
Exactly same problem as miniangel4u. When I try to sign in i get DISK I/O ERROR and cant progress any further. Was using fine with Vista for months but had to reinstall Skype after a crash and now can't use it at all.
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beesorella said 5 years ago
I have the same problem as the last two bloggers. When I try and sign in I get an error message – Disk I/O Error. Has anyone got an idea of what this problem may be. ???
chrisdow62 said 5 years ago
I have a brand new computer using Vista but cant seem to operate skype without the microphone going to mute. Can anyone help me stop this happening?
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adilelias said 5 years ago
i had it in my laptop,,, but its really hard to install it again,, plz help me,, it a matter of life and death
sh0wme2 said 5 years ago
I have just installed Norton 360, and have the same problem as lenonhonor… skype is not connecting. any solutions out there, please? this is a desperate situation for me!
apinahrbek said 5 years ago
I have Windows Vista. Everything works mostly O.K. except that sometimes when my contact and I we are both online, we see each other as offline and we can not communicate. This situation usually lasts several days, than we get a short break and after that we loose communication again. Why this is happening? Thank you for your help, best regards.
mkondrasik said 5 years ago
Have a similar problem described earlier. Audio connection works fine and one party has good video. Other party only sees green screen but can take snapshots. What is causing the green screen? (I'm on XP). Any answers?
rangika8 said 5 years ago
Vista Business(32 bit) running on my Fujitsu Siemens ESPRIMO Mobile V5515 Computer. When I'm try to take a video call while after my computer crashes. If anyone turned of his camera no problem occurs. If we-both turn on our cameras my computer crashes. Then I should give hard reboot. I have use trust webcam and now I'm using Philips camera. This problem do not depends on camera. No other problems with skype. I noticed that this problem also have richhie7 & isatobi . I need a solution soon. Why this is happening. I'm disappointed.
rangika8 said 5 years ago
If I install XP on my computer this problem do not occurs. This problem is between Vista, Computer and Skype I think.
rangika8 said 5 years ago
I need both Vista and Skype…
hystericallyme said 4 years ago
Fantastic, will there be support ever!? Or at least prompt support when OS 7 comes out because 10 second phones calls are ridiculous! The longest conversation I've had on skype lately a minute and a half before everything crashes. Anyone else having this problem or have suggestions because the Skype help line has not answered a single one of my emails?
steppenwolfe25 said 4 years ago
I'm a new user as of yesterday, when I downloaded Skype 4.1. I see there is still is no comprehensive answer on getting microphones to work with Vista 64.
It seems that Skype still aren't bothering to do anything about it. Are they always this useless, or is it just me expecting too much from them? -
tsvetina_alexandrova said 4 years ago
What is the earliest version of Skype that works fine on Windows Vista?
freddy.cam said 4 years ago
After much frustration after installing Skype on Vista. It is apparent to me that Skype and Vista are not compatible. I'm now uninstalling Skype.
isabel.alejandra.soto.serey said 4 years ago
tengo el windows 7 y tengo problemas con el microfono interno del notebook…..yo puedo escuchar y ver a la persona con la que hablo pero el solo me ve y no me escucha…..alguien me puede ayudar?
home.time said 4 years ago
i made ugrade to ver 4.1
which make me really nervous
24min exactly after starting any action whether call , chat ….
skype stop responding and hang the computer
please solve it
carrie.mackey said 4 years ago
My Dell Webcam will not turn on when I answer/initiate a video call. HOw do I correct?
kpenszky said 4 years ago
I am able to VideoCall 2 friends in different states. We hear each other OK. I see them and I see myself. Neither of them can see me, though when they call each other, they can both see each other fine. I am running Windows Vista. My WebCam is a Phillips SPC 600NC/37. Phillips states that Skypes only works with XPs, not Windows Vista. Please advise as to what I can do to correct the problem. Thank You So Much!
elenacrisza said 4 years ago
I used Skype with Vista Home Premium since two years. Despite some terrible call quality issues, in general it worked fine. At least until a couple of weeks ago when I just noticed that the SMS and IM features didn't work anymore.
This morning I just saw that I can't place a call, even to the Echo/Sound Service. Upgrading the software version (right now on 4.2), deinstalling and reinstalling it didn't resolve the problem. I still have some credit so there should not be any problem related to payment. Already checked the firewall everything was as indicated. I already called the ISP and they confirmed skype was not blocked.
I'm using a sony vaio VGN-FE41S, with intel core 2 Duo as processor. All audio drivers and accessories are checked, updated and working normally.
Please help, really appreciate any feed-back.
burgerbingo said 4 years ago
I am using Skype' latest version of 4.1 in Vista properly, but from the last evening, I have been facing issues. The messenger application hungs up and does not respond. Please suggest.
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yoyeeka684 said 4 years ago
I want to download Skype 6, but I can't find the link or any other place to download that version. Are certain versions only for certain laptops?
swethapakkurthi said 3 years ago
when i was singing in my vedio is stay very few seconds .what's wrong with this ?
pienmaru said 3 years ago
I was asked to install a Skype phone on a Vista machine for my parents-in-law and I was faced with the rather unhelpful message "Not a Win32 application" for the installation Ver 5.0 SkypeSetup.exe. I went to the developers website:
and downloaded instead the Ver5.0 SkypeSetupFull.exe program. Some strange behavior under Vista was that I had to download everything twice or three times since the program would simply be deleted from the download area without any explanation after downloading successfully; I saw it happen in front of my own eyes – weird. The full setup program installed OK and I am using the phone now successfully – phoning all over the world. Hope this helps other people – well done Skype for getting it working under Vista.


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The Finis Kids Finz were specifically created for the learn-to-swim market that teaches young children and beginner swimmers. The benefit of using the Kids Finz as an instructional tool is to imitate the feel the child should be experiencing upon removal of floatation aids. The fins will lift the body via propulsion, teaching the child to establish the correct horizontal body position at the surface of the water - a position otherwise difficult to teach. Once the child has this foundation, learning is accelerated, allowing for further development of proper swimming technique. Toddler Finz fit shoe sizes K 6-10. Child Finz fit shoe sizes K 11-2.$15.99 -
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Jim Beam Extra Large Fish Basket
Finally a grilling basket that can serve the whole family! Our unique oversized fish-shaped basket is designed to get the job done, and get it done right. Extra sturdy construction wont buckle when turning heavy fish. Intelligently designed parawood handle removes for closed top grilling and oven roasting. Non-stick stainless steel basket keeps the skin on fish and makes clean up easy. Dimensions: Length: 19.75 inches. Height: 6 inches. Width: 3 inches.$107.94 -
18 Piece Stainless Steel Barbecue Set with Aluminum Storage Case
Be prepared to barbecue anywhere with the Chef's Basic Select 18 piece Stainless Steel Barbecue Set. This handsome set features a gourmet basting brush, 8" all-purpose blade, heavy-duty barbecue fork, 4-piece steak knives, 8-piece corn holder set, soft inner-case lining, grill cleaning brush, jumbo tongs, slotted turner with tenderizer and bottle opener and polished aluminum case. Dimensions: Length: 19 inches. Height: 9.375 inches. Width: 3.25 inches.$139.96 -
Swim Parachute
The Swim Parachute is made up of a comfortable, adjustable nylon belt, which is connected to a durable parachute. With two resistance sizes, Red - 8 inches in diameter and Navy - 12 inches in diameter, the Swim Parachute provides varying levels of resistance for everyday training. Resistance training is proven to build muscle, increase endurance and boost speeds where the results can be felt immediately after the parachute is removed. The Swim Parachute is versatile, compatible with all strokes and non-intrusive as it does not get in the way of kicking or flip turns.$24.99 -
Zoomers Swim Fins
Zoomers Gold provides a new level of foot pocket comfort, while improving blade stiffness, to create a completely new Zoomers fin. Zoomers Gold has a soft rubber foot pocket for more comfort. The Zoomers Gold blade stiffness is now a balance between that of the red and the blue Zoomers. Train with Zoomers Gold for a stronger faster kick with ideal propulsion. This fin can be used by all levels of swimming to boost cardiovascular conditioning and accelerate speed during workouts.$29.99 -
Long Floating Fins
These long-blade fins are highly recommended for training in order to swim at swifter speeds and increase leg strength. Each fin floats in both fresh and salt water. Closed heel provides extra support and easy on and off.$19.99 - $24.995.0/5 (1) -
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Kids Wave Monofin
The Wave is a youth size recreational monofin that teaches younger swimmers the undulation needed for a proper dolphin kick. Safe to use in a pool, lake or ocean, the Wave will build a child's leg strength and make them a more confident swimmer. The Wave has a built in stability ridge for proper flexion and comes with an adjustable heel strap that can be fitted to men's US shoe sizes 1 to 7 or women's 2-8, making it a great product for beginning competitive swimmers. The Wave comes with quick-release foot straps for added safety and easy adjusting. Plastic protection inserts are included in order to keep the shape of the foot pocket during storage. The Wave is a great swim toy and comes with a signature of approval from Olympic gold medalist and FINIS founder, Pablo Morales. Use only with adult supervision.
Adult Rapid Monofin
The Rapid is a recreational monofin designed for teenagers and adults. Using a large single-blade, swimmers will learn a proper undulation in the water and obtain a great core and leg workout. The Rapid's flexible blade makes swimming more enjoyable as users can swim at greater speeds and depths. A versatile monofin, the Rapid can be used in a pool, lake or ocean and comes with an adjustable heel straps that can be fitted to men's US shoe sizes 8 to 12 or women's 9-13. The Rapid also comes with quick release foot straps that provide added safety in the water. A great product for swimmers looking for fun or a healthy workout, the Rapid comes with a signature of approval from Olympic gold medalist, Pablo Morales.
Fits men's US shoe size 8-12 or women's 9-13. Only available in yellow. Black is no longer available.$49.99 - $89.99 -
Hydro Hip
Improves core strength and stroke efficiency. The fin placement on each hip creates resistance which forces the swimmer to rotate their hips at the top of the stroke when the greatest amount of core strength exists. Development of this timing assists in a powerful hip snap for improved stroke efficiency and distance per stroke.$29.994.0/5 (1) -
6 LED Barbecue Clip Light
Grill like a pro anytime with this heavy-duty 6-LED Barbecue Clip Light form Chef's Basics Select. The light is made from high heat-resistant material and also features a. 360-degree pivoting light-heads a 15-inch goose-neck that directs light anywhere 6 long-lasting super-bright LED lights that last up to 100,000 hours and a magnetic base. The BBQ Clip Light attaches to most surfaces safely for ease-of-use and convenience. The BBQ Clip Light is perfect for late night grilling. It is battery operated and hence no wiring is needed. Take it camping to the beach or for a late night BBQ!. Dimensions:. Length: 5. Height: 18.5. Width: 5.5.$179.88 -
Jim Beam 2 Pack Kabob Grilling Basket
Easily make great tasting shish kabobs on the grill with the Jim Beam Kabob Grilling Basket 2 Pack. Simply prepare your favorite meat, vegetables and fruit and insert into the locking baskets. Place the basket over the grill and cook. The extra long parawood handles make it easy to flip the kabobs without losing food through the grill. Ergonomicly designed heavy-duty construction. Dimensions: Length: 19.625 inches. Height: 1.375 inches. Width: 1.625 inches.$95.88 -
Kids Fishtail Fins
The Fishtail Fins are perfect for transitioning children into swimmers. They have adjustable heel snaps that ensure a snug fit and can be worn while children grow. It's a great learning tool that is helpful at the most basic level by promoting proper body position and eliminating bicycle kicking. The fishtail shape allows for even the smallest movements and helps in forward propulsion. The Fishtail Fins do not influence the child's buoyancy, making them easy to use. They come in 2 sizes: Baby Fin (For children 3 months to 3 years old) and Junior Fin (For children 4 to 7 years old).
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FOIL Monofin
Learn to dolphin kick with the Foil Body Motion developed and made popular by Coach Bob Gillett. Using the Foil Body Motion a swimmer can use his or her entire body to create a powerful and undulating dolphin kick through the water. The Foil Monofin promotes an equal use of "down" and "up" kicks for propulsion throughout the entire dolphin kick movement by teaching the Foil technique and increasing the swimmer's core and leg strength. For best results while learning the Foil Body Motion, try kicking on your side while using the Foil Monofin.
Size Chart:- XS: Men's 3-5, Women's 4-6
- S: Men's 5-8, Women's 6-9
- M: Men's 8-10, Women's 9-11
- L: Men's 10-12, Women's 11-13
- XL: Men's 12-14, Women's 13-15
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7 Piece Barbecue Apron & Utensil Set
Save space and stay organized with this handsome 7-piece Barbecue Apron and Utensil Kit. This all-in-one apron comes complete with professional grade steel and solid wood implements such as, a slotted turner with built-in bottle opener, fork, tongs, oven mitt and salt& pepper shakers. The heavy-gauge Nylon apron features an adjustable locking fastener, and the fold-n-snap design is ideal for travel and storage. All of the tools fit neatly inside the apron pockets. Dimensions: Length: 17.5 inches. Height: 24.5 inches.$179.88 -
Jim Beam Slim Flexible Grill Basket
Use our flexible basket for grilling generous quantities of delicate foods like seafood and vegetables or toasting slices of garlic bread. Specially engineered so that smaller pieces wont drop through the grill. Adjustable design accommodates foods of various thickness and easily flips over for even cooking. The long parawood handle keeps hands safely away from heat. Handle is also removable for covered grilling. Dimensions: Length: 11 inches. Height: 16 inches. Width: 1.5 inches.$107.94 -
18 Pc Stainless Steel BBQ Set
Grill like a pro with this uniquely designed 18 pc BBQ Set from Chefs Basics Select. This comprehensive set of BBQ tools includes tongs, basting brush, turner, steak knives and corn holders. It is perfect for any BBQ event. The tools are made from heavy duty materials and come in a handy case that can be stored almost anywhere. The tools are easy to clean and are non stick. With this BBQ Set you will always have the right tools for any of your BBQ needs. Dimensions:. Length: 17. Height: 12. Width: 3$119.94 -
Jim Beam 3 Piece Grill Topper
Grill versatility is the name of the game with Jim Beam reusable Grill Toppers the perfect surface for preparing savory meats and crispy vegetables. Light weight and sporting the Jim Beam Logo these vented aluminum toppers protect your grills suface and makes for quick and easy clean-up. Our toppers can even be trimmed to costum fit any size grill with a simple pair of household scissors.$179.88 -
3X-300M Stopwatch
The 3X-300M Stopwatch features a three-line display for running, cumulative and split times. Allows user to take 300 splits and review both cumulative and lap splits. It measures up to 10 hours by 1/100th second. Easy to see cumulative running time and current lap running time. User can review the current memory while continuing to run the watch and take splits. No further need to stop the watch to review memory.$59.99 -
Jim Beam Neoprene Grilling Mitten
Get maximum comfort and insulation with this Neoprene grilling mitt. Textured silicone hand and finger surface helps grip tools, spices and sauces when working around the grill. Thick inner padding protects your hand and wrist from high heat and grease splatters. Soft and pliable for an easy grip, this mitten was built tough for serious cooking. Built in hanging loop for easy storage anywhere around the grill. Dimensions: Length: 7.5 inches. Height: 16 inches. Width: 1 inch.$59.94 -
Jim Beam Large Grill Basket
Our large rectangular non-stick grilling basket will keep you in the backyard all summer. There's almost no limit to what you can cook in this amazing oversized basket. Adjustable lid has four settings to manage from the slimmest cut to the thickest meats and produce. Tight fitting top keeps your food intact and makes turning easy. Works wonders for fish fillets, steaks, ribs, chicken, and more! Removable handle allows for top down grilling. Dimensions: Length: 27.75 inches. Height: 12 inches. Width: 2.125 inches.$119.94 -
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The Swimsense (Powered by SportSense) is a groundbreaking training tool, which captures critical performance data. The monitor straps onto the wrist like a watch and uses accelerometers, magnetometers and patent-pending proprietary algorithms to identify your swim. Analyze your performance on the device with pace times, distance (meters/yards/laps), stroke count, stroke rate, distance-per-stroke and calories burned across all four major strokes. Performance data can then be uploaded to the FINIS Swimsense Training Log for additional analysis and historical review. The Swimsense Performance Monitor provides a revolutionary degree of information, which is key to tracking and improving your swim performance.
Features and Benefits
*Analyze Workouts - Review distance, splits, laps, pace times, stroke count, stroke rate, distance-per-stroke and calories burned
*Motion Sensors - Automatically capture your swim workout as soon as you hit the start button. View current swim workout data and review prior workouts
*Automatic Stroke Type Recognition -Distinguishes between backstroke, breaststroke, butterfly and freestyle
*Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Battery - 4 hours of Swimming Use, 20 hours of Non-Swimming Use, 300+ hours in Sleep Mode
*Custom Settings - Set unique pool sizes, meters, yards, gender and weight
*Swimsense Online Training Log - Upload workouts to the Swimsense Online Training Log to review past performance and track progress
*Swimsense Dock - Sync your Swimsense with the Online Training Log and charge its battery
*Fully Updateable - Download additional apps instantly
Swimsense Online Training Log Features and Benefits
*Analyze Your Swim Track laps, times, total distance, pace, stroke count, stroke rate, distance-per-stroke, calories and SWOLF efficiency scores in all four strokes; view workouts over time to track progress
*Visual Dashboard View a snapshot of y$199.99 -
Foam Pull Buoys
Helps develop upper body strength and proper alignment in the water during your workout. The buoy is held between the legs to neutralize the kicking motion and increase upper body strength.$11.99 -
Vacuum Seal Container Set
Lock in freshness with our eleven-piece storage container! Create an airtight leak-proof barrier with the handheld vacuum pump high-heat resistance silicone gaskets and lid-locking latches all specifically designed to seal in freshness! Great for marinades too by saving time in speeding up the flavor-infusion process! Containers nest neatly for convenient & easy storage. Ideal for leftovers use during travel and outdoors. Dimensions:. Length: 8. Height: 6.5. Width: 8$149.94 -
Tech Toc Resistance Trainer
Improves core strength and stroke efficiency. The fin placement on each hip creates resistance which forces the swimmer to rotate their hips at the top of the stroke when the greatest amount of core strength exists. Development of this timing assists in a powerful hip snap for improved stroke efficiency and distance per stroke.$49.99 -
Alignment Kickboard
The Alignment Kickboard is a sturdy foam kickboard designed to encourage correct full body alignment from the fingertips through the toes. While regular kickboards promote an unnatural body position, creating drag and perpetuating backs injuries, the Alignment Kickboard forces the swimmer to establish a natural line from the hip to the head that angles slightly downward. The Alignment Kickboard's small, triangular shape and stabilizing hand strap force the swimmer to maintain this optimum body alignment and the fully lengthened body position. By familiarizing the body with this correct positioning, the swimmer will eventually recognize this as the default body position and revert back to this position without any conscious effort.
Normal kickboards operate more as flotation devices, providing buoyancy so that the athlete can isolate and exercise the legs. The Alignment Kickboard however, is specifically created to be used as a training device. By placing the board 2-3 inches below the water in a streamline position, the athlete will be able to work all the muscles associated with one's streamline and underwater technique, develop greater core and abdominal strength, and stress the hip rotation during dual-sided kicking - components essential to not only lower body training, but for full body development as well.$19.99


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There are pieces of the Desktop(various parts like the background or the panels) which are like pasted on random positions of the web-page.
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Nope, don't see that. All looks good to me. I can email you a screenshot if you like. Or, you could take one and file a bug with it :-) Gerv
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Oh yeah, I've seen that too. Not very often though, and not always on the same site. I think its some kind of image rendering glitch. It's like other pixmaps get mixed into the image.
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Sounds like an X bug, since Firefox doesn't actually have access to the contents of the windows of other applications.
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So why Galeon and any other program except for Epiphany-webkit(so another browser) don't have this problem. If it was X, I should have seen it everywhere. http://img138.imageshack.us/my.php?image=screenshotthewor...
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That doesn't stand to reason. It's perfectly feasible for only one app to cause a bug in X to be apparent.
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So you see this bug in epiphany-webkit and Firefox, and you assume it's a Firefox bug? That's amazing.
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Obviously I didn't see that in epiphany because it's more than a month that I'm not using epiphany anymore, because of its shift to webkit, which is still in experimental stage IMO. I just tried it there after having reinstalled epiphany to test those sites exactly because here people were saying they didn't notice that problem.
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1.78.010 Commission--Creation and membership.
a. There is created the City of Homer Economic Development Advisory Commission, referred to in this chapter as the Commission. Such Commission will be made up of seven members, who shall be nominated by the Mayor and confirmed by the City Council. A minimum of five commissioners shall reside within the corporate limits of the City of Homer and shall be registered voters in the Kenai Peninsula Borough or the City of Homer.
b. A Chairman and Vice-Chairman of the Commission shall be selected annually and shall be appointed from and by the appointive members.
c. The Mayor, the City Manager, and one Councilmember shall serve as consulting members of the Commission in addition to the seven appointive members, and may attend and participate in all meetings as consultants, but shall have no vote. (Ord. 93-15(S)(A), 1993)
1.78.020 Terms of members. a. Voting members of the Commission shall be appointed for three year terms. Terms shall be staggered.
1. Three members shall be appointed for three year terms.
2. Two members shall be appointed for two year terms.
3. Two members shall be appointed for one year terms.
b. Any Commissioner who shall have two successive unexcused absences shall be subject to removal by the Commission by a majority vote of the members present. (Ord. 93-15(S)(A), 1993.)
1.78.030 Proceedings of the Commission. The Commission shall meet regularly once a month, and at the call of the Chairman. Permanent records or minutes shall be kept of the vote of each member upon every question. Every decision of finding shall immediately be filed in the office of the City Clerk, and shall be a public record open to inspection by any person. Every decision of finding shall be directed to the City Council at the earliest possible date.(Ord. 93-15(S)(A), 1993.)
1.78.040 Duties and responsibilities of the Commission.
a. It shall be the duty of the Commission to act in an advisory capacity to the City Manager and the City Council on the overall economic development planning for the City of Homer. The Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy was adopted by the City Council on April 26, 1993. Further duties shall include:
b. Revisions, amendments and extensions of the Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) which may be adopted by the City Council after consideration and report by the Commission.
c. Provide continued review and evaluation of the CEDS.
d. Supervise and monitor the implementation of the CEDS.
e. Collect and analyze data to evaluate existing City of Homer resources.
f. Formulate and develop the overall long range economic development goals of the residents of the City of Homer through public hearing process.
g. Identify specific alternatives or projects to accomplish the City's objectives.
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j. Make inquiries regarding matters related to Economic Development.
k. Commission may take part in activities with the Chamber of Commerce, Kenai Peninsula Borough Economic Development District, and Kenai Peninsula Borough Tourism Marketing Council upon the approval of the Council.
l. Commission should provide a representative for the KPB Economic Development District Board.
m. Any recommendation the Commission may have regarding economic development is to be directed to the City Council through the City Manager or the recommendations of the Commission concerning policy issues shall be sent directly to the Council upon request of the Commission.
n. The commission shall consider any specific proposal, problem or project as directed by the City Council and any report or recommendations thereon shall be made directly to the Council, unless otherwise directed by the Council.
o. The City Council may at a future date expand or withdraw duties and responsibilities of the Commission. (Ord. 93-15(S)(A); Ord. 06-25 '1 (part)).


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By Andrew Barksdale Staff writer
When voters choose a president Tuesday, their decision could have a profound effect on Cumberland County and the region surrounding Fort Bragg.
President Obama and former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney have campaigned on starkly different visions for the future of the military and federal spending. Obama wants a leaner military and a combination of spending cuts and tax increases to reduce the deficit. His Republican challenger talks of boosting defense spending, more troops and deeper federal cuts.
Both platforms could reshape the Cape Fear region, which thrives on nearly $11 billion a year generated by Fort Bragg, including $1.2 billion in defense contracts for Cumberland County.
The election's real effect on the region, however, will be more complex than candidates' talking points, policy analysts say.
While Obama wants a leaner military as two wars wind down, Fort Bragg's mission or size would see little change under a second term, foreign policy experts say.
"I think it's important to keep in mind that Special Forces are going to do well," said Lawrence Korb, a senior fellow at the Center for American Progress and a former assistant defense secretary under Ronald Reagan. "I think that's going to be the future, regardless of who gets elected."
Obama would continue to rely on Special Forces with a revamped military designed to "kick in the front door but not occupy countries," said Mieke Eoyang, director of the national security program for Third Way, a Democratic-leaning policy group in Washington.
"He has a real fondness for those kind of units, and I don't think they are going anywhere," she said.
The Army's Forces Command and Reserve Command opened a $297 million combined headquarters on Fort Bragg last year, and the military has begun developing a 600-acre section of the post near Cliffdale Road in western Fayetteville. The $370 million development called Patriot Point will take about a decade to complete.
By contrast, Republican challenger Mitt Romney wants to increase defense spending, build more Navy ships and reverse plans to cut 100,000 troops. His vision could be a boon to the thousands of defense contracting jobs in the Cape Fear region.
"Romney right now is much more defense-friendly than President Obama," said Steven Bucci, a retired Special Forces officer who is the senior research fellow at the conservative Heritage Foundation in Washington. "Smaller is not always better."
The candidates' differing views on defense spending is a critical issue for North Carolina, where the total economic impact of military spending, including salaries and installations, is $23.4 billion, according to the N.C. Military Business Center.
But Obama and Romney also have contrasting visions on federal spending.
According to policy groups, the first-term Democrat is not seeking to slash spending but instead use a combination of cuts from the military and tax increases on high-wage earners to help drive down deficits, now topping $1 trillion annually.
Romney, on the other hand, would like to take a scalpel to federal spending not related to security and reform some entitlement programs such as Medicare.
Deep cuts in federal programs outside defense could hurt the Cape Fear region. In recent years, Cumberland County, which has 324,000 residents, has benefited from hundreds of million of federal dollars on everything from Outer Loop construction to the rebuilding of public housing. The region's schools receive millions in federal impact aid to help educate children from military families. Rural fire departments get federal grants for equipment and vehicles. In 2009, the Fayetteville Police Department was awarded federal money to hire 17 more officers.
The winner of Tuesday's election won't work in a vacuum. He will face a mounting national debt, and he'll need the cooperation of a contentious Congress, now divided with Democrats in charge of the Senate and Republicans controlling the House.
"We have some systemic problems that are going to be there after the election, regardless of how the election goes," said Jack Di Sarno, a political science professor at the University of North Carolina at Pembroke.
A third candidate is Libertarian Gary Johnson, governor of New Mexico from 1995 to 2003. His campaign website says "maintaining a strong national defense is the most basic of the federal government's responsibilities."
Polls across North Carolina open Tuesday from 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Early voting ended Saturday.
Obama was the first Democrat to win North Carolina in a presidential contest since 1976. State polls show the race is too close to call, but Real Clear Politics, which averages several polls, gives Romney a nearly four-point lead in North Carolina.
Victor Roman, 63, voted last week for Obama, who he said has the better plan.
"He's got the best agenda, and he's proven that he can work under a lot of pressure and make the right decisions," he said.
Donna Fields, 49, said she supports Romney.
"The economy is the biggest issue for me, and I think he is the best equipped to bring us out of the recession and do the best thing for the economy," she said.
Some voters who cast early ballots last week point to other issues, such as abortion, gay marriage and health care.
Romney wants to repeal Obama's health care overhaul, the plan that would extend coverage to 30 million uninsured Americans. Romney has called the Affordable Care Act a bureaucratic and expensive drain on taxpayers that is hindering job creation.
According to the Center on Poverty, Work and Opportunity at UNC-Chapel Hill, 18 percent of North Carolina residents have no health care coverage of any kind, and most of them would receive coverage under Obamacare. Jonathan Oberlander, a Chapel Hill professor of social medicine and health policy and management, said repealing the reform would take away new protections and benefits for those already insured. Those benefits include free preventive services and enhanced prescription drug coverage for Medicare recipients.
"At present, we have no idea what, if anything, Mitt Romney would replace Obamacare with, and he has not detailed a plan," Oberlander said.
Complicating matters about what's at stake in this election are two looming issues that may require congressional intervention before the end of this year.
In January, Bush-era tax cuts on everyone and payroll tax cuts that have saved workers an average of $1,000 a year are scheduled to expire. And on Jan. 2, $1.2 trillion in automatic federal spending cuts over 10 years are to kick in.
The automatic cuts, called sequestration, would be split roughly between defense-related and domestic discretionary spending. The head of the Fayetteville Regional Chamber said last week that the cuts would be painful and affect, in one way or another, about 11,000 jobs in the Fayetteville area.
Both presidential candidates have said they want to avoid sequestration, and both parties say they should use the opportunity to hammer out a long-term plan for a balanced budget.
They clash on taxes, however. Obama wants to extend the Bush-era tax cuts to everyone except those earning more than $200,000 a year, including small business owners who file as individuals, not as corporations. Romney wants to lower all income tax rates and make up the difference by eliminating or reducing tax credits, deductions and exemptions. Romney has taken heat for not disclosing any specifics of his tax plan.
Gabe Horwitz, director of the economic program at Third Way in Washington, said Romney's promises for tax cuts, military increases and spending cuts elsewhere don't add up.
"We don't know how he is not going to be adding to the deficit with his plan," Horwitz said.
Horwitz said Obama's approach is better. The president wants to roll back tax breaks for the wealthy and get better control of entitlement spending, which is the biggest driver of the federal budget.
"Obama has been transparent about his policies and what he is pushing forward," he said.
Steven Greene, an associate professor of political science at N.C. State University, said Romney's pledge to increase defense spending would benefit Fayetteville but is not realistic with a divided Congress and soaring deficits.
"It's hard to see how he pulls that off," Greene said. "He simply can't do all of the things that he says he can."
But Mitch Kokai, a political analyst for the conservative think tank John Locke Foundation in Raleigh, said Obama's approach is flawed. Tax increases on the rich would do little to lower the deficits and take more capital out of the private sector, where jobs are created. He said lower tax rates have historically boosted the economy.
"President Obama doesn't have a big problem with the way government is spending but thinks high-income Americans ought to be doing more to put money into the system," Kokai said.
The nation would see largely the same policies with another term under Obama, said Alison Fraser, director of economic policy studies for the Heritage Foundation.
"He really is looking at more ways to increase spending, spending money on teachers, green jobs and infrastructure spending," she said. "A lot of the kind of stuff that was in the stimulus package, which has done nothing to improve the economy."
Some economists say the jobless rate and the recovery from the 18-month recession, which officially ended in June 2009, would have been worse without the Obama-led economic stimulus package worth more than $800 billion that was approved in February 2009.
The impending automatic cuts in January are on top of nearly $500 billion in recent defense spending cuts over 10 years. Those cuts are beginning to take effect, and federal contractors in Fayetteville say they have been told to roll back their costs by 10 percent.
Brian Kent, a Fayetteville defense contractor, is already making adjustments to his company, K3 Enterprises, which has about 50 employees. He sent some employees to a business conference in Tampa, Fla., in September but was surprised when nobody from the military showed up. The military's travel budgets were cut, he said. More cuts in defense spending are expected.
"Nobody knows where the money is going to be cut," said Kent, a registered Republican and retired Army captain.
Kent said small, locally owned defense companies might not face big payroll cuts, but the opposite could be true for national contractors such as Boeing and Booz Allen Hamilton that have offices in Fayetteville.
"Those are the guys that are starting to set up a presence here," he said. "And if they have to start cutting, they are going to cut their outer offices first."
Fort Bragg has been front and center on the war on terrorism since the United States invaded Afghanistan in October 2001 and later Iraq. Soldiers assigned to Fort Bragg have seen repeated deployments to the Middle East, where many have been killed.
The outcome of the presidential race may do little to change U.S. plans to end all combat in Afghanistan by December 2014. Romney said he supports that deadline but would listen to commanders on the ground if they advocated a new strategy.
And U.S. policy with Iran and Syria under either Obama or Romney looks the same to some policy experts.
Bucci, of the Heritage Foundation who spent 28 years in the Army, said Romney might send military personnel to Syria for technical assistance under a new regime if Syrian President Bashar Assad is toppled. Romney would more openly support Israel, he said, and neither presidential candidate wants Iran to have nuclear weapons.
"Both are going to be pretty darn cautious, because there are no darn good options," Bucci said.
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Very easy to make! Next time I'm going to reduce the water. I added 1/2 can of tomato sauce, 1/2 chopped onion, two cloves of garlic - minced, 2 chopped tomatoes, and a couple of dashes of chili powder, salt and pepper. When I browned the ribs, I also seasoned with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and chili powder. I served it over some whole wheat spaghetti noodles, and for the carb conscious I served the ribs (hardly any extra sauce) on some roasted zucchini. Very tasty!
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The effects of the NHL's lockout on minor league hockey
Moving furniture -- that's how Tulsa Oilers head coach Bruce Ramsay had been spending his day when I caught up with him recently.
At most any other level of professional hockey, the work being performed by Ramsay would be delegated to an assistant of some kind. But Ramsay doesn't mind. His voice emulates that of a man doing something far more meaningful and pleasant than hauling boxes or relocating lockers.
"Hockey season's coming up!" he says.
Judging by his excitement, it would seem there's no better time of the year for Ramsay.
Meanwhile, the owners of the National Hockey League's 30 teams, along with commissioner Gary Bettman, can't seem to reach any sort of compromise with the players association regarding, mainly, who gets what portion of the league's $2.27 billion pie. Negotiations about players' shares, salary caps and stipulations for guaranteed contracts have been thrust to the forefront this fall, forcing hockey to a halt at the highest organized level of the sport.
While fans in renowned U.S. hockey cities like Detroit, Chicago and Boston continue to be forced into weathering the effects of a lockout, the game continues in smaller cities through minor leagues like the NHL's triple-A association, the American Hockey League, and the Oilers' host, the Central Hockey League.
Although the current disagreement between the NHL owners and players union doesn't directly impact smaller leagues, there's no denying the collateral damage a labor dispute of such magnitude can have. Many players aspiring to move up the ranks of professional hockey may have to place their dreams on hold while minor league organizations make room for some of the sport's best.
"At the start of every training camp, usually a lot of players at our level get an opportunity to try out at the American Hockey League level," Ramsay said. "Last year I sent six or seven guys to Oklahoma City's camp; we had players in Chicago, Grand Rapids and Cleveland. The negative spin on that is, because there's no NHL, all the players are basically starting at the AHL level."
Because of this trickle-down effect, several well known NHL players have been signed by triple-A squads and subsequently created an overcrowding of talent in the AHL. The displacement of talent has reduced the chances of some younger, lesser-known players to ascend through the ranks of the sport.
"It's really eliminated opportunities for kids at our level to show their stuff at an AHL camp, so that in the future, if (the AHL teams) need players, they can get called up. It's kind of tough on the players that feel they have the potential to play at the triple-A level, because they're not going to get noticed as they would've in years past," Ramsay said.
Of course, the surplus of talent at the AHL level is sure to improve the experience for fans in the smaller markets. Already, the Oklahoma City Barons have signed young stars Ryan Nugent-Hopkins and Jordan Eberle, stars of the Barons' parent club, the Edmonton Oilers. The unfortunate side to this, however, is that when the lockout ends, many minor league teams may find themselves scrambling to fill their rosters.
"I (wouldn't) want to be in a situation where I'm left losing five or six guys that are going back up to the AHL once the (lockout) ends," said Ramsay. "I've recruited and want to have my team set for the whole year, even once the (lockout) ends."
This year's labor dispute in the NHL marks the third work stoppage the league has seen in two decades. The last time the NHL was forced to cancel games was during the 2004-05 season, when the entire season was scrapped as the result of a 10-month lockout. Prior to that, the NHL also had a lengthy lockout during the 1994-95 season that resulted in a cancellation of nearly half the schedule.
Hundreds employed by NHL franchises have seen their workweeks significantly decreased, and many have been laid-off altogether as a result of the current labor dispute. In minor league cities like Tulsa, however, the effects of the sport's largest association should prove to be minimal.
"I was in Tulsa when there was a work stoppage back in the '90s," said Tim Saunders, former Oilers employee and current broadcaster for the NHL's Philadelphia Flyers. "Other than not being able to watch games on television, as long as the local team was playing, I don't know that it was felt all that much."
With no apparent end to the lockout in sight, the future of this NHL season remains unknown. Already the first two weeks of the regular season have been cancelled -- a total of 82 games -- and neither side involved has shown much willingness to compromise. Essentially, the game of hockey has taken a backseat to corporate politics.
Right now, there is no talk of slap shots or one-timers in the NHL. Not a word has been spoken about power play efficiency or penalty killing. Instead of some of the world's finest athletes gracing the ice at Madison Square Garden, middle-aged men in suits argue over the division of billions of dollars in a Manhattan skyscraper.
Back in Tulsa, it's a much different situation for Ramsay and his Oilers. They are the antithesis of NHL stars. The minimum salary for their league is a mere 2 percent of the NHL's minimum. There are no merchandising deals and opportunities for endorsements are virtually unheard of.
Yet each year, Ramsay's squad assembles with little more than a passion for the game many of them have played since childhood and the hope of someday playing on the sport's grandest of stages. In essence, it would seem as if nothing could stand in between them and the sport they love.
"I'm really excited," Ramsay said. "I believe we have some of the best talent we've had going into camp in a lot of years. I think our team is going to be one to watch this season."
One to watch this season -- something no NHL team can currently say.
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We're in the process of planting summer gardens, but we're still getting a few final winter harvests. This harvest in Pasadena has a nice variety of winter veggies, ranging from root crops and brassicas to peas and spinach.
Our farmers face a challenge as they switch our gardens from winter to summer seasons. During the month of March, our farmers must constantly ask themselves difficult questions. "Should I leave in that pea plant and wait for one last harvest, or should I clear trellis space to make way for beans? How many more side shoots will that broccoli produce--is it worth a bit of extra broccoli or should I give my tomatoes a head start?"
Harvests such as these are a testament to the thoughtfulness with which our farmers approach weekly farming. They've honed this skill over the course of numerous season switches, and it's a unique benefit our service provides over first-time gardeners, who often lack the knowledge about what should stay and what should go. Nothing about the season switch is chaotic or random--it's a meticulously planned process, with every plant receiving careful consideration.
Ask any Farmscape farmer--this process can be frustrating, and is far from easy. As this picture makes clear, however, the benefits easily justify the extra work.
At Farmscape we're proud to grow food in what an academic might call the "interstitial spaces" of the city. The nooks, and the crannies, the parkways, the vacant lots, the parks, and side yards between buildings, but most especially the residential landscapes. Places that more often tend to be under the dominion of turf grass, weeds, ivy, and trees.
What's exciting about farming in the Space Between? We take land that agriculture has forsaken, surrendered to urban development. But we turn it into intensive urban gardens, and then we can harvest a quality of produce fresher than any distant farm field ever could. Meanwhile, we don't have to leave the city to do our work.
Based upon this photo, I might might have to declare our 2011 summer harvests the prettiest we've had since the start of the business. This is the first year we've grown lemon cucumbers, and they are an excellent accent color in pictures like this.