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Stanley Kutler
The follies that are the Senate Judiciary Committee hearings on Supreme Court nominations returned with Solicitor General Elena Kagan in the hot seat, but with a new twist. Kagan had famously written that the lack of "meaningful discussion of legal issues" has given the confirmation process "an air of vacuity and farce," resulting in a failure to properly evaluate nominees or educate the public on the court's role.
Anticipating the hearings, Kagan deftly backpedaled, allowing that some questions "cannot be answered consistently with the responsible performance of the job the nominee hopes to undertake." Kagan's ambition is apparent, and we expected her to submit and play the game of non sequiturs, offering an avalanche of words, signifying precious little. The senators showed off; she returned the favor with proper humor and humility.
Kagan's credentials and qualifications are clear. Yet ritual required senatorial posturing for the television cameras, while the audience can measure Kagan's patience, or be outraged by her failure to meaningfully discuss the legal issues.
It is often assumed that the Senate hearings took on a different tone with the nominations of Robert Bork (1987) or Clarence Thomas (1991)--or even that of the current ranking Republican, Jeff Sessions, R-Ala., whose 1986 nomination to the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Alabama was withdrawn after a negative committee vote. However, the Senate often rejected Supreme Court nominees in the 19th century and, as early as 1930, failed to confirm Judge John Parker, citing his support for segregation.
The recent caricatures of the confirmation process began with Kagan's former boss, Thurgood Marshall, the first African-American to be named to the court. The committee's chair, James Eastland--from Mississippi at a time when voters of that state chose only Democrats committed to segregation--assaulted Marshall relentlessly. Marshall's great "sin," in Eastland's universe, was that the court had begun to enforce the 14th and 15th Amendments of the Constitution, specifically their doctrines that no state can deny American citizens the "equal protection of the laws," deprive them of their right to due process of law, or deny their right to vote "on account of race, color, or previous condition of servitude."
Confirmation hearings offer little in the way of substance and insight into a nominee's conception of the judicial function. Instead, we have only convoluted questions to determine, for example, a nominee's views on abortion. The answers, of course, are equally convoluted, with no clear, discernible view. Or we get the intentionally disarming reply of John Roberts that he is just an "umpire." The great Chief Justice John Marshall wrote "it is emphatically the province and duty of the judicial department to say what the law is." Marshall knew the function was not automatic, and that judges call 'em as they see 'em.
The senators resort to cliché-ridden, prepared statements, instead of any impromptu give-and-take questioning. They are stump speeches designed for the folks back home, repeatedly invoking such mantras as "judicial activism" and "judicial restraint."
Sen. Sessions repeatedly lambasted "activist" judges. Undoubtedly, he would have disdain for a judiciary that declared state-mandated classroom prayers unconstitutional. Yet Justice Hugo Black, his fellow Alabaman who wrote that decision, insisted that his constitutional conservatism and "strict construction" of the Constitution dictated that result.
William Rehnquist, the leader of the ideological political conservatism on the court in the 1980s and '90s, and several of his progeny curiously claim their roots in the career of Justice Robert Jackson, an avowed liberal. In his book "The Struggle for Judicial Supremacy," Jackson assaulted the then-expansive judicial power, which overturned 13 New Deal laws in less than three years. The Senate committee might well query the nominee on Jackson's opinion, striking down requirements for saluting the flag. In defense of the Jehovah's Witnesses, Jackson boldly and conservatively asserted that to sustain the statute required the court to say "that a Bill of Rights which guards the individual's right to speak his own mind, left it open to the public authorities to compel him to utter what is not in his mind."
The beauty of such opinions by Black and Jackson is that they render the convenient slogans "judicial activism / judicial restraint / liberalism / conservatism" to be barren abstractions, bearing little on the court's role. And what do our right-wing ideologues make of Justice Antonin Scalia's opposition to ordinances against flag-burning?
Confirmation hearings should remind us of what has been remarkable in our constitutional and judicial history. Judicial restraint as a rule is appropriate. But what should we expect of courts when they confront glaring inequities or contradictions to our constitutional doctrines?
The lamentable fact is that our political system often results in gridlock when entrenched interests confront rising demands for change. What political process provided a legislative opportunity to cure the encrusted, vested practices of segregation and malapportionment? Certainly, all-white Southern legislatures (by design, not by chance) or malapportioned legislatures (again by design) offered no opportunity or even prospect for change. Government by judiciary indeed is fraught with dangers of tyranny, but we are similarly threatened by unrepresentative and unresponsive legislatures. "I'll be damned if I'll vote myself out," one Maryland legislator said in 1962 in response to a move for reapportionment. How then do we implement the lovely principle that redress of grievances lies at the polls, not in the courts?
Critics of judicial intervention often take refuge in a demand for constitutional amendments. But the path for amendment, like that of legislation, often is blocked by inertia or irresponsibility. It is not difficult to "buy" one-fourth plus one of state legislators to block change. Could we reasonably expect a malapportioned Congress and state legislatures to provide an amendment mandating desegregation? Or reapportionment?
Certainly there are limits to judicial wisdom and to the idea of committing broad policymaking power to judges. As such, we need not deviate from the post-1937 prescriptions: Judges should presume the constitutionality of legislative policy, but they should apply severe scrutiny to legislation affecting processes of free political discourse, association or balloting which are the foundation for making substantive legislative and executive policy choices.
In truth, judges have prompted, even forced, legislatures and executives to deal with problems they would rather ignore. Sadly enough, despite contemporary rhetoric, our political institutions and our society have come to expect--and accept--such a judicial role. Witness the process and conclusion of United States v. Nixon. Inadequate, improper slogans are no substitute for a sensitive appreciation of either our institutional dilemma or our political and social realities.
The Justices who upheld segregation in Plessey in 1896, no doubt regarded themselves as "umpires," mechanically making the call as something right or wrong. But later umpires made different calls, guiding and enabling us to a better course, and to "a more perfect union."
Kagan's hearings did not discover Kagan's beliefs about much, if anything. Instead, they once again offered senators a vehicle to argue their views. Republicans forcefully state their "judicial philosophy"; perhaps Democrats might usefully educate the audience on the court's historical commitment to free up our political processes and keep open the channels of persuasion. We might then have had the hearings that Elena Kagan once so eloquently described.
Stanley Kutler is the author of "Judicial Power and Reconstruction" and other writings.

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BBC: Wheat genome's key parts unlocked in new study
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Wheat genome's key parts unlocked in new study
Published on 28 November 2012 by Mark Kinver
Scientists have unlocked key parts of the complex genetic code of wheat, one of the world's most important crops, which could help improve food security.
The team hopes the data will accelerate the development of varieties more resilient to stresses, such as disease and drought, that cause crops to fail.
The 2012 wheat harvest was hit by extreme weather events around the globe, causing a sharp rise in prices.
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Warm Quinoa & Grapefruit Salad
Yesterday I showed you all a picture of my deliciously flavorful, fruity quinoa salad.
And today I'm going to share the recipe with you! You won't want to miss this one
Grapefruit is one of my favorite fall fruits. Mostly, I like to eat it plain, alongside breakfast, but I also like to incorporate it into salads. For this one, I added it to warm quinoa, along with some other fun ingredients.
While it's called a "salad" it's really a heart-warming, soul-soothing dish to be eaten whether it's warm out – or blustery cold like it was yesterday in central Illinois. Either way, you'll get a flavor-popping combination of sweet, savory, and even a bit sour.
Warm Quinoa & Grapefruit Salad
1 c. quinoa, rinsed
1 grapefruit, peeled and quartered
Handful of leafy greens
2 tbsp. goat cheese
2 tbsp. currants or raisins
1/4 c. raw pecans
For dressing:
Juice of 2 grapefruit wedges
2 tbsp. apple cider vinegar
1 tbsp. coconut oil (or canola)
1/2 tsp. sea salt
stevia to taste
Cook quinoa as directed. Meanwhile, peel and segment grapefruit. Mix together dressing by adding all the ingredients in a bowl and whisking with a fork. When quinoa is finished cooking, add the grapefruit, and then the leafy greens, and toss to combine. The greens should cook and shrink a little. Next, add the goat cheese, and then the dressing. Finally, top with currants and pecans. Enjoy!
I'm actually watching the gym for the owner today. It's pretty quiet, so I think I'll get in a strength training workout here before too long. When I got sick, I got a little off track for New Rules of Lifting for Abs, so I've been wanting to get in one of those workouts since I'm back to 100%
I haven't had lunch yet, but I've got it all packed up. I added what I had left of the warm quinoa and grapefruit salad to a bed of massaged kale, and then added some other fun stuff like cashews, apple, and carrot:
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Sometimes this legume is growing in your lawn or garden where you don't want it. This guide is about getting rid of clover.
How do I get rid of clover?
By Jjo
2-4-D amine or other weed killer that contains Dicamba. Follow label instructions carefully.
I had a pretty big clump of clover in my garden and yes, it was intrusive.
I counted it a blessing because I would go out each day and cut mostly the clover heads and not the long stems and feed the heads to my chickens that aren't able to get out and forage much.
The chickens had a hard time trying to get the long stems down their throats so that is why I cut them high. After a while, the clover was gone. I wouldn't spray anything unless it was an ant invasion and then I would spray at the source only.
I have clover that got in my garden, when I planted some iris bulbs. Now it is every where. Any clue on how to get rid of it with out killing my iris or other plants? I've dug it out several times and it just gets thicker.
Hardiness Zone: 5b
Cindy from Elko, NV
You can kill all or most all weeds in your lawn with a properly applied 2-4-D amine solution. Since clover is not a weed, 2-4-D amine, alone, is not very effective at killing it. You can buy 2-4-D amine which contains Dicamba. This combination is highly effective at killing weeds AND clover while not harming your grass.
You should note that 2-4-D will also kill your iris. I think the best way to handle your problem is to apply 2-4-D with Dicamba to your lawn, according to label instructions. Do not apply it on a windy day. Do not apply any closer than 2 feet of your iris. Do not allow any of the solution to come in contact with the iris. Do not allow the wind to drift any solution towards the iris.
As for the clover that's in the iris and the area immediately around them, I'm afraid you have no choice but to dig it all out by hand. Depending on how many iris you have, it could be a big job. If you love iris as I do, it will be worth it.
Hopefully, if you rid the rest of your lawn of clover and keep it out, you may never have to disturb your iris again due to clover.
In case my advice is not 100% accurate, please speak with your county agricultural agent at the Cooperative Extension Service. They can advise you further.
Good luck!
What is the best weed killer for a small leaf type clover. The roots are approximately 2'' long.
Hardiness Zone: 8b
By David from San Antonio, TX
I agree, I can handle the clover but Creeping Charlie is another matter. I broke down and sprayed last fall because it was taking over my flower beds but normally I don't use chemicals.
We have creeping thyme in between pavers in our front walkway. There are 4 leaf clovers overtaking the thyme. Is there anything that can kill the 4 leaf clovers and not the thyme? Thanks.
Schmitty from So. Cal
Just rip out the clover, because unless you apply weedkiller to each leaf individually with a paintbrush, you will kill both.


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– With his WrestleMania 29 showdown with The Rock just over 24 hours away, John Cena reached out to Oprah and Ellen DeGeneres on Twitter asking them for tips on how to handle the hostile crowd at the MetLife Stadium:
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I was just curious if anyone know any in depth tuning tutorials of full suspension bikes. I looked on google today, but really came back empty handed. :'(
I was just curious if anyone know any in depth tuning tutorials of full suspension bikes. I looked on google today, but really came back empty handed. :'(
Different bikes have different tuning parameters depending on their design. Your bike should have come with a manual describing how to properly set up your suspension. However, there are a few generic tips that go so far as to say things like "you'll want to back off the rebound rate if your bike does <this>". There are plenty of these webpages on the Internet and quite a few books in your bookstore. Here's a pretty decent webpage to get you started.
1999 K2 OzM 2001 Aegis Aro Svelte
"Be liberal in what you accept, and conservative in what you send." -- Jon Postel, RFC1122
Too many variables to count. Personal preference, style, type of suspension, type of shock and the various controls on them. Its a trial and error type of system
Thanks for the information. I am an engineering student, so I am trained to want to understand how exactly things work, and how to achieve the best performace from a product
Too bad I can't turn off my brain even when I go biking lol
I understand completely. I am an IT guy and spend my days disecting everything. Problem with people vs machine...ALWAYS comes down to preference.
Lots of books and stuff around the web as pointed out. My simple(ton's ; ) method is to adjust the front and rear susp until the desired total sag (with me fully on the bike) is equal across the bike; the front doesn't nose down or up relative to the rear. Then I make minor tweaks to the front and back for personal preference on the trail.
'My other bike is a bike.'
Ned Overend (Championships:5 Nationals and one World) gives some guidance in his book. It goes some thing like: use firm settings for smother turf and softer settings for the rough stuff. With proper settings you should bottom once in a while on the rough trails, otherwise you're not using the whole travel range.
Overend's book is the best technique guide out there. You can often pick up a like-new used copy from Amazon for just a little more than the price of a magazine. His Video is very good also. I refer to the book often and especially when I make my "pilgrimages" to the N Georgia mountains and Moab.
Yeah. His book is great. My FBS, knowing I was a big fan of his arranged to have me meet him at a local function. They also gave me a copy of his book for being a good customer and Overend signed it. The book is great for both beginners and experienced riders alike.Originally Posted by Al.canoe
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"Be liberal in what you accept, and conservative in what you send." -- Jon Postel, RFC1122
Thanks a lot for the suggestion! I will have to purchase it once school is over. Time is difficult to come by during a semester through Engineering Also, it is getting very cold in Canada, so I wont be going out muchOriginally Posted by Al.canoe
If you have your fork set so soft that it bottoms out once in a while, wouldn't most suspension bob too much on climbs?
Just curious
It could, depending on how good you are at "spinning circles". I have have an easy to reach lock-out on my fork, but I never use it. I don't bob because I've practiced spinning circles at up to a cadance of 110; I cruise at 95 on my road bike. Overend has a good section on that too.Originally Posted by sparks_219
Other factors would include rebound and compression damping settings on the Fork. On my Fox fork, I also have a low frequency bump-threshold setting as well.
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I am fairly good at spinning without bobing because all the spinning classes I do at the GYM It is only when I am very desperate for power if I come off the saddle and stand up.Originally Posted by Al.canoe
After a few more rides, I have a few more questions. I took my bike to Hilton Hills last weekend, which is a rock garden During that ride, I had my rear shock set at 160psi and I only used about 3/4 of the travel. My intution tells me that I should run the shock at a lower pressure. Today, I went for a 2 hour ride on some rocky trails with my shock at 120psi. This time, I actually used about 7/8 of the rear travel, but there is way too much pedal bobbing. I have been told by some friends that I should be running approximately 1psi for every pound of body weight. I weigh about 190lbs, and I usually wear a backpack with all my emergency gears inside, so how come I am NOT utlizing all the travel at 160 psi??
The other question is about my SID. I have the postive air chamber set at 160psi, and the negative one set at 150psi, and the pure delite system at 20psi. The rebound setting is half-way. Initially I wanted the fork to be active over small bumps, but when I ride over rocks about 2-3 inches high, the fork deflates and then quickly comes up and tops out. It kinda makes a loud slapping noise when I go over such bumps. Do you guys have any recommdnations on how to fix this??
Thanks a lot
Seven eighths is close enough. Who knows how accurately your shock is specked, Ming. I suspect my 4" fork has less than 4". Sounds like your pressure is way too low though.
I use about 205/210 psi on my Fox rear and 70 in the Fox front for my local (N Florida) trails. I get close to full range in the rear (about 3.6"). The front, I get typically 3" or a little more (out of 4), but I like the feel with 70, so I leave it there. I'm about 200 lbs with pack/water/clothes and it's about a 29 lb bike. In the N Georgia and S North Carolina mountains, I go closer to 225 rear and 75 front. The trails have bigger bumps, but mostly you just go faster due to the steeper down hill sections. I also get off the saddle on the rougher sections for better control and to protect the bike.
Too make sure we are on the same wave-length, "spinning circles" is not "spinning". Spinning circles (as I remember Overender's explanation): after you push down on the pedal and near the bottom, you pull your foot back as if you were trying to scrape gum off your shoe, then you pull your leg up; actually, you drive your knee toward the handle bar, then begin the cycle again. The objective of that last part is to off-load the weight of your leg from the other leg as the other leg drives down and not to pull up hard on the pedal. Overend says to concentrate on the pulling the foot back and the driving of the knee towards the bars; the pushing down part will take care of itself.
I guarantee, if you can spin circles well, you won't bounce. Since I've owned my full suspension (about a year and 700 miles), I've had to improve my pedaling since a full suspension gives more feedback than a hard tail, which is good IMO. I've had to become a better biker; choosing that rout rather than "locking out" front or rear. However, I've never tried as low a pressure as you and I'm not nearly as good as Overend looks in his video.
One of the reasons I like Fox and there are many reasons, is I only have to mess with one air pressure. I have no knowledge of your kind of set-up.
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I pumped my rear back up to about 160 psi, and I'm going for another good ride this weekend If the 160 psi isn't enough, I guess I should go up even more because my pressure is so much lower than everyone is recommanding.Originally Posted by Al.canoe
I usually weigh the same with all my gears, except my bike weighs in about 24lbs. Also, I still pick the smoothest line because I rode a rigid bike for so long, and I tend to ease the bike over obstacles. Maybe that is why I am not using all the travel it offers. I love the extra stability the full suspension offers for high speed downhills runs. Can't wait until the racing season next year to try out my bike!Originally Posted by Al.canoe
I understood what you meant before Basically, I meant to say I have a fairly consistant and smooth pedal stroke. Also, the spinning instructors makes us pratice standing climb with no bob. That also helps me out to smooth out the stroke. Nonetheless, the above explaination was very helpful, and I'm sure it will further improve my stroke technique. Thank you for taking your time to type all that.Originally Posted by Al.canoe
I initially was looking for a bike that came with a Fox Float up front. However, the deal I got on my rocky mountain was too good to pass up. I'll most likely upgrade to a Fox Float F80x when my SID blows up on me. As of now, I'd like to learn how to properly tune the SID for my riding style. However, i guess more flexiability means more headaches for the user.Originally Posted by Al.canoe
Which fox fork do you own and how do you like it so far? My SID works pretty well over bumps, but it is not nearly as plush as my friend's Manitu Black, or the Fox Forks I've tried at the bike show. A friend of mine just upgraded from a SID SL to a Float F80X, maybe I'll ask him for a test ride. How is the Fox for maintaince? Also, if you rebuild your own fork, how difficult/expensive is the process?
Thank you very much
I'd keep your fork. I'm sure the better ones of the major brands all work fine. After all, it's mostly the rider that makes the difference. The only reason I wound up with a Fox (Float 100 RLC) is that Specialized put a cheap Manitou on the bike to meet their list-price target. The rest of the bike is first class, so they went with a junk fork. I knew that, but the bike was well discounted (previous year's model) and the shop bought back the hydraulic brakes (I put my old Avid cable actuated disc's on it) and the pedals.
In trying to make that fork work, I learned that the Manitou tech folks don't know their products and aren't all that anxious to help. The damper unit I needed on warranty was out of stock for four months. Pity some guy who sent the shock to the factory to get it fixed. He's out of his brand new bike for four months.
I rode undamped that long. Not all that safe, especially on a fork with a lot of flex to boot. You never could be totally sure which way you were going next. Then they never told me you needed a special tool too install the new damper unit. They just mailed it too me with no advice (I asked for it) on how to install it. Even the closest Specialized bike shop sends the forks back to the factory. They won't touch one.
I had to modify a top tube (reversed the taper to not cut the o-ring seal) with a grinder to do it. Poor design IMO. Then after a while, the front wheel took a cant to the left. Good on right turns.
I'll never own anything made by Manatou again. I have found that the Specialized tech folks are not much better. Their main goal is to get you to go away.
That's fine as I do all my own work except wheel lacing. By the time the front fork destructed, I had several dealings with Fox on the rear shock for seals and maintenance advice. Their tech folks really know the product and they really want to help. RockShock was the same some years back. Another big plus is that you can mail order all parts you need directly from Fox and their turn around time is very short. That's important to me as I often go off for up to 6 weeks at a time to bike and I may need parts fast.
The Fox Web site has good info on repairing/maintaining their products. They told me that everything is owner replaceable except the bushings (they center the tubes) which is a factory job.
Customer support, reputation and those oversize tubes are the reason I went with Fox.
How do I like It? I can't imagine a better ride and handling than a FSR suspension with Fox air front and rear. Of course you have to consider that this is my first full suspension bike and only the third fork I've owned. Not much of a sample size.
Thank you very much for the informing post!! My Instinct is my first suspended bike, and I am trying to get used to its riding characteristics. Also, my SID also the first front fork I've owned. I'm very overwhelmed by its maintaince schedule (changing oil for every 40 hours of use, and rebuild the pure DeLite syste every 100 hours of use). My friends have been telling me that they were rebuilding the SID worldcups after every race!!! However, I guess the racers do have more budget and requirement for their equipment to work in perfect condition compared to us. I will also need to purchase some new tools and learn how to rebuild the fork myself because I am really not willing to dish out 50-100 dollars for every 40 hours of riding.
After some hours of searching on mtbreview.com, I found out that many 2003 SIDs have a defect in their pure delite system. When rebound is turned on, the fork would clutter and sound like the bike has a loose headset. This is exactly the problem I'm experiencing. Looks like I'll need to send my fork back to Rockshox for repair after 3 rides Hopefully my friend will lend me his bomber for the last few rides of the year
Thanks again for your advice!!!
If that's the fork I think it is, a friend of mine has a Sid. He races from Florida to California and states in between. He's told me he much prefers to ride a Fox Float 100, but for racing he needs the light weight. The Fox requires the air chamber oil changed and the bushings measured for wear every 200 hours or annually.
I just changed that on the fox's site. This is soo much better than every 50 hours of riding on my SID. I may end up getting my friend's old Dir Jumper II for around 100 bucks, and use that for training. Then save my SID for racesOriginally Posted by Al.canoe
Good/bad idea??
Since the wife and I have 9 canoes between the two of us, two bikes sounds rational to me.
Lol...9 Canoes...no wonder why your nick name is Al.Canoe
I meant getting my friend's old fork and use it in place of my SID since my old bike is a rigid bike and it is much too small for me
I just took my bike out for a spin after school, and I think I got my SID setup properly! The cluttering is gone, and the fork is much more plush than before! I think it's either I did something right or the fork has broken in.
I am going for a longer ride on Sunday and we'll see how it does


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The unit at the City temporarily shut its doors in November 2011 because of a shortage of doctors, but under proposals being considered by Edwin Poots, it may never reopen.
However, the A&E units at the Royal and Mater hospitals would remain open and supported by direct access to a range of specialist services at the City.
A 13 week consultation on the changes to emergency services in Belfast has been launched, which Mr Poots said is focused on the safety of patient care.
The Minister said the Trust and Health and Social Care Board assured him that the closure of the City ED would still provide a service that is "safe and sustainable and will deliver high quality care".
Following public consultation, if I decide to adopt the preferred option, this change will result in the permanent closure of the Emergency Department in Belfast City Hospital.
Edwin Poots
Senior health officials claim the move could create a more efficient health service, but health unions have previously opposed plans to close an emergency department in Belfast.
The Minister said the possible closure has been compounded due to a lack of middle grade doctors. He added that concerns remain over the level of supervision of doctors, especially junior medical staff on night shifts, but the Minister denied the measures are a result of cash shortages.
"These proposals relate to securing the safety and quality of care; they are not about efficiencies or cuts because the key issue here is the need to ensure that there is an emergency service for Belfast and the nearby areas that works and meets the needs of the population," he told the Assembly in a written statement.
"The proposals in the consultation document aim to move forward the implementation of the above policies, ensuring that patients in Belfast will continue to have access in the future to high quality services and care when they need urgent or emergency treatment."
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Meridian, Mississippi The president of the nation's largest protestant denomination says he's working to bring Southern Baptists together.
Doctor Fred Luter, who was re-elected last month as president of the Southern Baptist Convention, spoke to members of Meridian's El Bethel Baptist Church on State Boulevard Tuesday night. Luter, who is also the SBC's first black president, says the past year has been a whirlwind of activity.
"Part of the things that I love that I've been, I've been going to a lot of smaller churches, a lot of smaller associations and conventions where it's the first time ever that an SBC president has been there, so that's been rewarding for me," Luter says.
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INDIANAPOLIS – The Western Michigan Broncos defeated Butler by the final score of 11-1 on Friday afternoon. Butler scored the first run of the game, but it wouldn't be enough as the Broncos opened up a large lead with a three run sixth and four more runs in the eighth.
Friday's contest marked the first home loss of the season for Butler. The two teams played at Bishop Chatard H.S. to open the series, but the action will move to Bulldog Park on Saturday.
Sunday's forecast of possible snow showers has changed the weekend schedule as Butler and Western Michigan will now play a doubleheader on Saturday. Game one will start at 1 p.m., yet it will be a seven inning contest. Game two of the doubleheader will be played shortly after the completion of game one. It will be a full nine inning game.
Butler will have to get their bats going on Saturday as the Broncos limited BU to just three hits on Friday. Steve Laudicina was very impressive on the hill for Western Michigan as he tossed a three-hit, one-run complete game. He stuck out five and only walked one to earn his second win of the season.
Eric Stout was hit with the loss for Butler. Stout struck out a game-high eight batters in 5.2 innings of work but he surrendered seven runs off eight hits.
Will Schierholz, Bobby Napoleon and Jacob Dzubay finished off the game for Butler tossing one inning each. Schierholz technically went 1.1 innings as he replaced Stout on the hill to close out the top of the sixth.
Marcos Calderon, Michael Fries and Pat Guinane rounded out the hit total for Butler. Fries came up with a lead-off double to right center in the sixth, but he was left stranded following three quick outs. The Bulldogs scored their lone run in the first inning off a throwing error by the Bronco second baseman. Will Amador reached on the play while Marcos Calderon scored after he singled in his first at bat.
Five players recorded a multi-hit game for Western Michigan with Brett Sunde leading the charge. Sunde smashed a home run over the wall in left field and also recorded a double. Butler will try to slow down the Broncos tomorrow as the two teams square off in doubleheader action.


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My breath fogs up my glasses when I wear my balaclava and I was wondering if I treated them with RainX (or other similar product) if that would at least minimize the fogging.
My breath fogs up my glasses when I wear my balaclava and I was wondering if I treated them with RainX (or other similar product) if that would at least minimize the fogging.
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It depends on which RainX product you are referring to. The company makes several products under the name RainX including an anti-fog treatment.
See their website here and click on the Products link then the Windshield Treatments link.
I thought about RainX too, but I'm not sure my plastic lenses will be ok.
No worries
Skiers have been using an anti-fog lens cleaner called Cat Crap on their goggles for years. I've never tried it, but have met many who swear by it. Since most goggles are poly, I can't imagine it would harm plastic lenses... www dot catcrap dot com
"You got like three feet of air that time. Can I try?" - N. Dynamite
Don't know about that, but another thing to try is to insert a vapor block. PSolarX has one that they sell for $5, but I googled around and found that it's just a hunk of foam cut to fill in the gap formed when the fabric stretches straight from your nose to your cheek. I made one in about 15 minutes (took a couple of tries) and taped it inside the balaclava with carpet tape. Stops most of the vapor.
Neat. Will catcrap make rain vision easier, too?
No worries
You can wear vented ski gogles over your glasses to prevent fogging.
To improve rain vision buy/cobble a large visor for your helmet.
I've tried both RainX and Cat Crap with little success. What has been working for me, even in this cold weather, is a new nanotech product called Clarity Fog Eliminator.
Applications, with a dry Clarity cloth on clean glasses, lasts about a week.
All great suggestions. Thanks. I was able to get my hands on a surgical mask here at work and I took out the metal nose piece and inserted it into the seam over the nose of my balaclava. That didn't eliminate the fogging but it did help and it was free. I might try the surgical mask itself.
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People use Rain-x Anti-Fog (I recall it being Fog-X when I was a kid) on the insides of motorcycle helmets which are plastic without any problems, so glasses should be fine.
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If the lens are prescription. call the eye Dr. Otherwise, try the RainX or CatCr#p on the lower corner of the glasses.Originally Posted by LittleBigMan
Rain-X is not an anti-fog chemical. It is designed to make water droplets slide together in a sheeting action and blow off. I have used it on motorcycle helmet shields and it does NOTHING for anti-fogging, although it does make droplets blow off at 70MPH if you turn your head sideways.
I don't think it will be at all effective for bicycling purposes.
San Francisco, California
Well I always pedal @70mph no wonder RainX works for me!
You might try a scuba shop. They have products used for antifog while scuba diving and snorkeling. My wife and I have used some while snorkeling and it seems to work well. I assume it would work for our application too. Plus its cheap. I think I paid 2 or 3 bucks for what we got.
From the MSDS on Rain X The Invisible Windshield Wiper...Originally Posted by LittleBigMan
Its active ingredients are Silicone Oils, Siloxanes and Silicones, di-Me, hydroxy-terminated. These chemicals form Si-O-Si bonds with the surface of the windshield and have Methyl-terminated hydrophobic tail group which repels water. So, it should only work on true glass that is silica based, as the bond will only form with the Si-OH groups that are on the surface of the glass.
L-Si-O-Si-O-CH2-CH2-CH3 ---> Water
A-Si-O-Si-O-CH2-CH2-CH3 ---> Water
S-Si-O-Si-O-CH2-CH2-CH3 ---> Water
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I have tried products similar to Rain-X. Oh yes the lenses (polycarbonate) don't fog. Instead I had a blurry film of water on the lenses. Might as well not wear lenses or goggles. Does not work in freezing conditions
I wouldn't recommend it. The teflon coating will cause water to bead even more but it's not clingy so it'll combine with other water to make large puddles.
Most glasses whether plastic or glass use coatings like anti-reflective, UV etc; Rain-X will remove those coatings! Read the bottle, it says not be used on paint or rubber or plastic...why? because it will remove any coatings, could damage paint, and eventually would make plastic dull out.
This is excellent informationOriginally Posted by ofofhy
I would be very careful about using RainX if your lenses have any type of anti-reflective coating that you're interested in keeping.
Last edited by bennyk; 12-12-05 at 02:19 AM.
As a motorcyclist, I've always been told that Rain-X should NOT be used on helmet shields. I've never tried it because of the warnings. Lemon Pledge works pretty well with rain, but wouldn't be any help for fogging. I would recommend visiting an on-line motorcycle shop (Helmet Harbor, Dennis Kirk, etc.) to see what sort of products they have.
How about trying toothpaste or shaving cream?
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Bofur, along with his brother Bombur and cousin Bifur, were companions to Bilbo Baggins, Thorin Oakenshield and Gandalf on the quest to reclaim Lonely Mountain from the dragon Smaug.
Bofur was a descendant of the Dwarves of Khazad-dûm, but was not of Durin's Folk. He and his family hailed from the Blue Mountains. As such, they felt less strongly about the quest to reclaim the Lonely Mountain from the dragon Smaug, more interested in the adventure than a home they'd never seen.
Bofur's family were miners, and he and his cousin Bifur also dabbled in toy-making, crafting the wonderful mechanical toys that were so famous in Dale. Life in the Blue Mountains was difficult, but Bofur remained cheerfully optimistic, with a love of mince pies, cheese, and music - he played the clarinet. Bofur maintained a close but feisty relationship with his brother Bombur whom he often teased but always looked after.
Quest to EreborEdit
While answering Thorin Oakenshield's quest to Erebor, Bofur went to the meeting at Bag End with his brother Bombur and cousin Bifur. On the quest he was nearly killed by trolls, Orcs, Wargs, Stone giants, goblins, Giant Spiders, and Smaug himself. But a warrior at heart, and armed with his mattock and his cheerful disposition, he persevered. He fought and survived, the Battle of the Five Armies. Following the defeat of Smaug, Dain II Ironfoot gave him his share of the treasure and he remained to live at the Lonely Mountain.[1][2]
Portrayal in adaptationsEdit
Bofur was voiced by Jack DeLeon in the 1977 animated film "The Hobbit". (The Hobbit (1977 animated film))
The Hobbit trilogyEdit
In the live action Hobbit film trilogy directed by Peter Jackson, Bofur is played by James Nesbitt. Bofur has an expanded role in the film compared to the book, serving as lookout when the company was resting in the Misty Mountains and captured by goblins. He gave Bilbo words of encouragement just before their capture when Bilbo was about to leave to return to Rivendell, wishing him good luck. However, they were captured before Bilbo could leave. At Bag End he played a flute, rather than a clarinet as stated in the book. He carries a mattock in Peter Jackson's films.
The studio released the following information about Bofur in the newly released and upcoming films:
"Endearing and likable, Bofur has a disastrous tendency to state the obvious and blurt out things without thinking. With a love of music and a fine singing voice, Bofur delights in good food and good company and is unfailingly optimistic. Though not especially brave, he will do his best to help those in need, especially those he counts as friends. Along with his brother Bombur and his cousin Bifur, Bofur joined the Quest for the Lonely Mountain partly to seek his fortune – and partly because he was told the beer was free."
In The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug, due to excessive partying the night before, Bofur oversleeps and is left behind in Lake-town when Thorin and Company leave for the Lonely Mountain, except for Fili, Kili and Oin, who have stayed behind as well because Kili has become gravely ill from a poisoned orc arrow. In the evening, Kili's wound grows worse and the dwarves take refuge in Bard's home. Oin asks Bard if there is any Kingsfoil, which he knows to have healing properties. Bard says it's a weed they use to feed the pigs, so Bofur sets off to get some. Meanwhile, Bolg and a group of orcs arrive in Lake-town, searching for Thorin. Unintentionally, Bofur leads them to Bard's home and the orcs attack. Legolas and Tauriel arrive just in time to kill the orcs. When Bofur returns with the Kingsfoil, Tauriel uses it to tend to Kili's wounds as Fíli, Oin and Bofur watch. In The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies, the four dwarves are present when Smaug attacks Lake-town, after which they travel by boat to Erebor, to rejoin the rest of the company. (The Hobbit film trilogy)
Voice Dubbing actorsEdit
|Foreign Language
|Voice dubbing artist
|Spanish (Latin America)
|Andrés Gutiérrez Coto
|Spanish (Spain)
|Eduard Doncos
|Portuguese (Brazil) (Television/DVD)
|Jorge Vasconcellos
|Italian (Italy)
|Antonio Palumbo
|Michael Lott
|French (France)
|Marc Saez
|Czech (Czech Republic)
|Libor Bouček
|Peter Sklár
|Soma Zámbori
|Krzysztof Banaszyk
|Ittipon Maameegate
Translations around the WorldEdit
|Foreign Language
|Translated name
|Chinese (Hong Kong)
- In the movie, Bofur plays the flute (as seen during the party at Bag End).
- According to The History of The Hobbit by John D. Rateliff, in the never completed third revision of The Hobbit, Bofur, along with Bifur and Bombur were to become something like an honour-guard to Thorin. Such a change is already supported in several places of the book, including the fact that Bifur, Bofur and Bombur all arrive at Bag End at the same time as Thorin, and that they climb into the same tree as him when the company is attacked by Wargs and Goblins.
- In LEGO The Hobbit: The Video Game, he can mine for loot with his pickaxe.


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A Servant is an NPC that players can hire for various services in their player-owned house. There are five different servants each having a higher Construction level requirement and offering better services than the last. Their names are Rick, Royal Guard, Maid, Cook, Butler, and Demon butler.
Hiring a servantEdit
Players can hire a servant at the Servants' Guild, which is located north of the marketplace in East Ardougne. All five servants wander inside the building except for the servant you have hired. Before hiring any servant, the player must meet three requirements:
- The player must have the required Construction level.
- The player's house must have at least two bedrooms with beds constructed in each one. If one of the beds is removed, then the servant will not become present again until the bed is rebuilt and the player exits and re-enters the house.
- The player must not have a servant already hired. If you want to switch servants, you must fire your current servant by talking to him or her in your house before going to the Servants' Guild.
The services provided by servants can be cosmetic or vital resources for training Construction efficiently. All of the servants have the same basic services, but the main difference is that the higher-level servants have larger inventories and quicker response times. All of the servants can:
- Be summoned via the bell pull in the dining room or the Call Butler button on the House Settings interface.
- Follow the player like a familiar even in building mode
- Greet visiting players as they enter the house
- Serve food and tea to visiting players provided the player has a dining room with a table and a kitchen with the necessary supplies
- Fetch building materials from the bank
- Take items to the bank
- Un-note noted items (excluding bones and demonic ashes), taking the same amount of time as fetching from the bank
In addition, the Cook, Butler, and Demon butler can:
- Take logs to the sawmill for conversion into planks. You can use noted logs, but the servant must first un-note them and upon returning to you with the un-noted logs, instead of being automatically deposited to your inventory, you have the option of having them take them directly to the sawmill.
Servants can only fetch the following building materials from the bank:
- Plank
- Oak plank
- Teak plank
- Mahogany plank
- Soft clay
- Limestone brick
- Steel bar
- Bolt of cloth
- Gold leaf
- Marble block
- Magic stone
The costs of a servant may seem expensive for low level players, but for serious trainers and high level players, servants are well worth the money. After completion of the Love Story quest, servant prices are 25% cheaper. When the servant asks for payment, you can pay with money in your inventory or money in your bank.
After using a servant's services seven times, players will be asked to pay the wage again; if it is decided not to do so at the moment, the servant will temporarily keep the items and will not give them until the player pays. After using a servant's services eight times, players are required to pay him or her, otherwise the servant will quit without retrieving the items the player requested. Any items that the servant is holding will be deposited in the bank if you leave the house or if the servant is fired.
|Asks for Payment
|If not paid
|Continues employment
|Yes (unless paid previous use)
|Leaves Employment
|Continues employment
|Yes (unless paid previous use)
|Leaves Employment
|And so forth continued in this pattern. This means it is best to pay the servant every 8th time.
Servant usesEdit
- Servants are commonly used to train Construction. The Butler is the most used servant because his fee is cheaper per item (32 coins) than the demon butler and he can carry 20 items from the bank in 12 seconds, which is perfect for training on oak dungeon doors because each one requires 10 oak planks and takes roughly 5 seconds to build and remove.
- Servants may be used to effectively craft teleport tablets, because they can swap noted soft clay for unnoted.
- Servants cannot be used to train Prayer on an altar due to the fact that they won't unnote bones or ashes, as they think it's unethical.
Servant summaryEdit
|Cost (After
Love Story)
Cost per item
|Royal Guard
|500 (375)
|10.42 (7.81)
|6 items
|500 (375)
|10.42 (7.81)
|6 items
|1,000 (750)
|12.5 (9.38)
|10 items
|3,000 (2,250)
|23.44 (17.58)
|Pineapple pizza
1624 (2 bites)
|16 items
|5,000 (3,750)
|31.25 (23.44)
|Chocolate cake
1248 (3 bites)
|20 items
|Demon butler
|10,000 (7,500)
|48.08 (36.06)
|26 items
Servant bug workaroundsEdit
Some people have reported problems with the servant arbitrarily disappearing during training. Pulling on the bell pull gets the message "The house has no servant." Moreover, the head of the Servants' Guild refuses to let the player hire a new servant, saying that a servant is already employed and must be dismissed first. A few known solutions are:
- The most common problem is that the player (forgetfully) discarded the servant's bed, without which they cannot remain at the premises. Build a second bed, leave the house, and re-enter. The servant should be back.
- Re-visit the house with building mode off. Use the bell pull or find the servant. This has worked for some people, and the servant will remain when you switch to building mode.
- Leave, and re-enter the house in building mode. Build a new room onto your house, and then try the bell pull again. This has also worked for some people.
- In May 2009, the servant's summoning via the bell pull was changed. Prior to this, the servant would appear nearby and then walk to the player's location. This would sometimes result in a path resolution glitch where the servant got "trapped" behind an object, and the player would have to go to the servant, or move a bit so the servant could figure out a way around the object and come to them. The short-lived "fix" made the servant spawn in the same place the player was standing and "walk out of the player". This was changed shortly after implementation, and the servants now spawn the old way, but with a more robust path-finding algorithm. (However, they can still get stuck. It just happens less frequently.)
- Something similar can occur when the servant is returning from a trip to the bank or sawmill. That glitch occurs less frequently now, but still happens from time to time.
- With the update of 18 August 2009, servants will now follow players like a familiar upon being talked to or summoned via the bell pull in the dining room. They will cease this behaviour upon being told to "Stop following me." Note that they can frequently become "trapped" behind walls or objects whilst following the player, but will teleport if the player gets far enough away or goes up or down stairs. The chat interface was also changed slightly to become more efficient for sending the servant to the bank or sawmill. This was something several players had asked for via the forums.
- The servants do not actually "un-note", they "un-cert" which may be a carry over from RuneScape Classic.
- The symbol for the servants on the in-game construction skill guide is a bell resembling the bell from the quest "Holy Grail" called a "Grail bell".
- If you ask your servant to make you a cup of tea you can take the kettle off the fire while he/she is making it.


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I'm teaching a college course on mobile application development and would like to introduce my students to a REST framework for use with App Engine, to help them with data storage for the Android apps they're building. Could anyone recommend a Java REST framework for App Engine that meets the following criteria:
Must have:
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In an unlikely ménage of capitalism, environmentalism, and rock 'n' roll, on CNBC's Squawk Box this morning, Michelle Caruso-Cabrera and Steve Liesman of CNBC were jamming with Chuck Leavell, keyboardist for the Rolling Stones.
Leavell is also an environmentalist, and a tree farmer, and a co-founder of the Mother Nature Network. Leavell explained that it is good to print. Trees are renewable. But, if we don't have use for them for paper or lumber, and if they don't have economic value, the land might be used for something else. Parking lots. Developments.
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AIM (Alcohol Intervention Meeting) is a weekly education/counseling group that helps students identify and implement safer, healthier choices regarding alcohol and drug use. The AIM format is a 10-session program with a curriculum that focuses on self-awareness, personal responsibility, self-motivation, and the identification and restoration of personal values that have been affected by and cause alcohol abuse. The AIM group is facilitated by local treatment providers who are licensed and trained in substance abuse and mental-health disciplines. The AIM counselors work in the Boston community and are not Boston College administrators.
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@diodesign: that's a somewhat complacent and narrow view. A not unlikely scenario is that this was created by a security agency like the CIA who have a well-documented penchant "extraordinarily rendering" (read: violently kidnapping) foreign citizens to assorted locations around the globe to be detained and tortured.
They have done this with the flimsiest of suspicion (bearing in mind that extra-judicial kidnapping, imprisonment, torture and assassination are illegal by definition and in many other ways). So if they happened to have had a tool like this to target potential "terrorists" over the past few years it would almost certainly have been used to assist such actions.
No, Flame/sKyWIper is not a "weapon of annihilation" (nice paper tiger!) but that wouldn't be much comfort to anyone languishing in an interrogation facility in Uzbekistan, would it?


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Fly Ti, new seat post (same Ritchey model, 400mm instead of stock 350mm), longer stem, new Conti Explorer 2.1 tires, 11-32 XT cluster. Brakes, shock dialed in, feels great, ready to rock.
Fly Ti, new seat post (same Ritchey model, 400mm instead of stock 350mm), longer stem, new Conti Explorer 2.1 tires, 11-32 XT cluster. Brakes, shock dialed in, feels great, ready to rock.
What!? You removed the reflectors? You obviously have no sense of bling. For God's sake get a dork disk on that thing.
Nice bike. Now go ride the hell out of it.
"I tell you, We are here on earth to fart around, and don't let anybody tell you any different." - Kurt Vonnegut jr.
I bet that snow shovel is really fast.
Like a circus monkey on a stolen Harley......
I don't want this to come across in a negative way, but why Conti?
I just want to be educated.
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Frogs are okay IHMO, but that is it.
#1 the mechanism that makes them work works of a little piece of foam which is less than ideal.
I was a HUGE fan of free float until I got an MTB. Now not at all. I found it much harder to get out at an unexpected time with a lot of float (I had frogs at one point, but was using bebops at the time when I got an MTB). I switched to egg beaters and was much happier on the trails. But to each their own.
As far as conti's . . . what is the general consensus on them as a brand? I ask because it is like they have some monopoly over Indy. Several of the main LBS carry all Conti's with maybe 1 other tire.
Run, Bike, Run.
Fly Ti MTB Ride Report: 5 miles of fire road today (took the dog out for a run) but the new cassette (11-32) is GREAT, the new tires are GREAT, the Fly Ti is GREAT, climbs fantastic, handles amazingly well on technical stuff, the shock feels perfect (may be noodly for hard core MTB racer dudes, but that's not me) and overall couldn't be more pleased. Those Contis are a nice balance between everything I want in an MTB tire, relatively light @ 525 grams, they handle loose mud/sand/technical conditions well.
Here's the big difference between the Fly Ti and my old Jamis 853: on the Fly Ti you feel as if you have suspension under you in the rear as well. Really has a great ride. The Ti feels more responsive. The SID fork feels more supple and subtle than the old Manitou carbon (c. 1999). XTR shifting is still outstanding, that hasn't changed. I am thrilled. Thanks BD.
Good to hear you're enjoying it. It's a good looking bike. Could look better though. You may not realize it, but I perform free consultations on this subject from time to time...
Like the Frogs very much, don't have a lot of experience with other MTB pedals. All the critiques of this stuff may be quite valid, but it is all relative. I don't have the access to better gear like MTB Action reviewers, or the interest in finding the best MTB gear like I might when it comes to roadie stuff. Bear in mind this 'noodly' SID fork replaces a '99 Manitou, and this Ti bike is so far better than anything I've ever had access to.
It's like road bike stuff: a local LBS owner says 'once you get over three grand none of it sucks'. That's mostly true for MTB stuff I'm sure, and any hard tail from 2009 is bound to be better in many respects than the TEN YEAR OLD bike it replaces. Which is my situation. And the new bike is WAY better. It's a total blast. Forgot how much I enjoy riding in the woods. I even liked the limited technical stuff today (stream, wet rocks, mud, sand, etc.). Much easier on the new bike, it handles so perfectly.
you are right . . . is it all relative. I feel the same way. The SID is a GREAT front fork if you have either nothing to compare it to or you have something very old to compare it to.
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Run, Bike, Run.
I was hoping someon would see the .
I've never even seen Frogs in real life. I'm such a troll.
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Run, Bike, Run.
Interestingly, I already prefer much less float on the road already. I am eggbeater variant on all bikes, road, MTB and my spin bike in my basement.
Run, Bike, Run.
Looks okay, I can't quite get my head around the dual cup holder look though. It's just my little quirk. Okay, one of several. I carry anything I need on my back via Camelbak. Just too much clutter messing up nice clean lines. But, hey, I 'm weird, enjoy your bike.
it is a nice looking bike to be sure.
is there some reason you chose to photograph your MTB on the back patio? are MTB's not good enough to place in front of the garage door?
I will be going Cbak soon. Too much muddy water splashing up on the WBs in the woods.
No matter where you photograph your bike, you'll get grief on BF. That's not the back patio, that's the front porch.
I see it's a Motobecane Team (decal says so).
Does Motobecane have a team?
Honestly I don't know as I don't follow the sport. Maybe they do. I just think it's odd what companies choose to name thier bikes. One of Cannondale's new bikes is called the Moto even though there's no Motor on it.
I think it's a pretty nice looking bike. Love the bare metal hardtail look.
I have a MTB racing team. Team Pcad. There's one member. I race my dog Sam. I crush him.


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Charlie Crist says the long distance giant has been refusing to refund the over charges unless customers sign up for AT&T service.
The Attorney General says AT&T intentionally engaged in fraudulent and misleading conduct by refusing to refund customers money unless they signed up for long distance service.
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The Tampa Bay Buccaneers (6-9) and Atlanta Falcons (13-2) meet Sunday afternoon at the Georgia Dome (1:00 p.m. ET, FOX). Here is point spread information and analysis from The Linemakers on Sporting News. For updated NFL lines, visit our live odds page.
Line: There's no number on this game as of Thursday evening, as books await word from Atlanta coach Mike Smith about how long he'll play in starters in what's a meaningless game for the Falcons — they've already secured home-field advantage throughout the NFC playoffs.
Kenny White, one of The Linemakers on Sporting News and one of the most respected oddsmakers in Las Vegas, believes when it's finally posted, the line will be about 7.5 or 8.5. If you see a number less than 7, it'll be because Smith has stated he'll rest his regulars for significant minutes.
Weather: Dome
Recent meetings:
11/25/2012: Falcons 24-23 (Falcons -1) at Tampa Bay
01/01/2012: Falcons 45-24 (Falcons -10) at Atlanta
09/25/2011: Buccaneers 16-13 (Bucs -1) at Tampa Bay
Series Trends:
- Favorite is 3-0-1 ATS in their last four meetings.
- Buccaneers are 4-1 ATS in their last five meetings in Atlanta.
- Buccaneers are 7-3-1 ATS in their last 11 meetings.
- Road team is 5-2-1 ATS in their last eight meetings.
- Buccaneers are 3-7 ATS in their last 10 games following a ATS loss.
- Falcons are 3-1-1 ATS in their last five games overall.
- Falcons are 14-6-1 ATS vs. a team with a losing record.
- Under is 5-1 in Falcons last six games overall.
Buccaneers outlook: The Bucs have lost five straight (1-3-1 ATS) and will miss the playoffs for the fifth straight year. It's been a total collapse starting with QB Josh Freeman, who's committed nine turnovers the past two weeks. Rookie RB Doug Martin has run for 78 yards on 27 carries (2.9 ypc) in that span. The defense did not sack Rams QB Sam Bradford last week and has one or zero sacks in eight games this season. Tampa also had a busted coverage that led to TE Lance Kendricks' 80-yard TD catch. The Bucs, who rank 32nd in passing yards allowed (303), are expected to get CB Eric Wright back from his four-game PED suspension.
Buccaneers' key injuries:
CB Eric Wright (suspension served) probable
CB LeQuan Lewis (knee) questionable
Falcons outlook: Atlanta has locked up home-field throughout the NFC playoffs, but coach Mike Smith says the regular-season finale remains important. "It's an important game because it's a division game," he said. "All games are important. Does it have no bearing? It really does because we want to win every time we go out there to play." Smith, however, did not say how long starters will play. The Falcons rank fifth in scoring (26.8) and fourth in points allowed (18.5). QB Matt Ryan has thrown 10 TDs and one INT over the last four games. With WRs Roddy White (1,309 receiving yards) and Julio Jones (10 TDs) and TE Tony Gonzalez (88 catches, 8 TDs), Ryan has elite weapons to work with. Atlanta is plus-12 in turnover margin, compared to plus-4 for Tampa.
Falcons' key injuries:
DE Cliff Matthews (hamstring) questionable
S William Moore (hamstring) questionable
What The Linemakers are saying: The Falcons have the No. 1 seed in the NFC locked up, so we have no idea how long Mike Smith will keep his starters in the game. So how about a first-half bet on Atlanta? They are 7-0 at home, after all, and playing against a team that seems to have packed it in, just like they did last season.


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The state has lifted swimming advisories and alerts, while new ones have been updated.
The following swimming advisories posted on September 10th have been lifted:
Onslow County
o Shellrock Landing Wildlife Ramp in Hubert
o Wards Shore Public Access off of South Water Street in Swansboro
Carteret County
o Brown's Island public beach in Core Sound near Harkers Island
o Shell Point off of Core Sound in Harkers Island
Pender County
o Intracoastal Waterway, Highway 210 bridge at Surf City
Currituck County
o Corolla Ramp at the end of Beach Access Road in Corolla
The state says additional samples taken in Dare County showed bacteria levels still exceed the state and federal recreational water standards.
Because of the continued contamination, those alerts have now been upgraded to advisories.
Dare County
o Southern Shores Private Soundside Access in Southern Shores
o Bath house near state road 1206 in Kitty Hawk
o Beach access at Sportsman Drive in Kill Devil Hills
A warning about high bacteria levels being reported in the water in several counties along the coast.
State environmental health officials found bacteria levels in the water that exceed state and EPA quality standards. You shouldn't swim on the sound-side swimming sites in Pender, Onslow, Carteret, Dare, and Currituck Counties.
Storm water runoff following all the rain earlier this week is thought to be the cause of contamination.
Meanwhile, the state has lifted a swimming advisory for parts of Onslow Beach at Camp Lejeune.
That advisory was lifted because water testing shows bacteria levels have dropped below the state and Environmental Protection Agency's standards set for swimming and water play.


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At first, Mia Voss thinks it's just bad luck when her already lousy day ends with a carjacking, but what seems like a random incident is followed by another sinister episode. A DNA expert, Mia has made it her mission to put away vicious criminals. Suddenly, she's become the target of one. And the only way to protect the people she loves most is to deliberately destroy her reputation and risk letting a killer walk free.
Once, Mia trusted Detective Ric Santos, but that was before Ric let his turbulent past ruin his chances with Mia, the sexiest, most intriguing woman he's ever met. But he can tell when she's lying—and when she's scared. The key to catching a sadistic madman lies within a long-buried cold case that has haunted Mia for years. Only she can uncover the truth, but first, Ric will have to get her to entrust him with her secrets . . . and her life.
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AMarylandman was killed Wednesday, July 18 in a seven vehicle crash that closed northbound lane of Interstate 81 in Lenox Twp. for hours.
Police identified the man killed as Brian Wilcox, 56, Lutherville, Md. Wilcox was driving a black, 2008 Lexus convertible and was one of the vehicles involved in the crash.
The pile-up at mile marker 209 began after a tractor trailer struck another vehicle.
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Celebrity Apprentice's Niki Taylor is Expecting Baby No. 4!
May 19, 2011 11:30 AM by Shayla Perry
A big CONGRATS goes out to model Niki Taylor and her hubby, Nascar driver Burney Lamar! The Celebrity Apprentice star announced via Twitter that she's having another baby!
Taylor, 36, posted a picture of herself holding an ultrasound picture on her Twitter page yesterday (May 18) with the caption:
"Guess what's in this photo?"
Following that post, the model added another photo, which included her husband, Nascar's Burney Lamar, and the couple's 2-year-old daughter, Ciel, writing, "Wooohooo!! YES!! We r expecting our 4th child!! So happy & blessed!!"
Though this is Niki and Burney's second child together, Taylor is also mom to 16-year-old identical twins, Hunter and Jake, from her previous marriage.
She and Lamar, 30, were married in December of 2006.
A contestant on this season of Celebrity Apprentice, in a recent interview, Niki said that the best part of her experience on the NBC reality show was being able to have her husband and daughter there with her, making the drama with co-stars Dionne Warwick and Star Jones somewhat manageable. Somewhat.
After losing the RV camping challenge to Backbone (led by Gary Busey), Taylor, who was the Project Manager of team A.S.A.P., took herself out of the competition, telling Donald Trump that everyone did what they were asked, and that as the leader, she had to take responsibility for the loss.
Fans – and her A.S.A.P. teammates – were shocked to see Niki Taylor return to the competition, serving as a model for team Backbone's hair show — a challenge that Backbone won.
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Author Kathy Miller spent two years photographing and observing "Chippy" the chipmunk in her garden. That series of photographs inspired her books Chippy Chipmunk: Parties in the Garden and the sequel, Chippy Chipmunk: Babies in the Garden.
Miller and "Chippy" will be visiting Firefly Bookstore in Kutztown on Friday, Sept. 6 from 5 to 8 p.m. This event is part of Firefly Bookstore's 1-year anniversary celebration. She will be signing books and talking about her photography. Children will be able to meet and get their photo taken with "Chippy"
Parties in the Garden tells the story of a day in the life of Chippy the chipmunk in Miller's backyard. The photographs in the book illustrate the chipmunk's interactions with other animals, dangers that he faces and the regular life of a small backyard animal.
The Chippy Chipmunk series works to combine the best of the visual and language arts, science, photography and storytelling, with the goal of making backyard nature accessible and fun for children.
Miller's books have won numerous awards, including the 2012 Independent Publisher Book Awards for Children's Picture Book and she received two Silver medals in the 2012 Benjamin Franklin Awards.
Born and raised in Ottawa, Canada, Miller now lives in New Ringgold, with her husband.
With bachelor degrees in education and music, Miller has created and performed interactive school programs that have typically include a listening activity, nature photography tips, the story of Chippy projected on a screen and a hands-on burrow building simulation.
"I hope my book inspires children to spend time outdoors exploring nature," says Miller. "Photography can be a fun way for kids to discover interesting things in their own backyard. Their own pictures can be used to create stories."
More information about her books and Chippy is available at http://www.chippychipmunk.com.
Ms. Miller and Chippy will be at Firefly Bookstore, from 5 pm until 8 pm on September 6th. The event is free and open to the public. The store is located at 230 West Main Street in Kutztown, PA. For more information please contact the store at 484-648-2712.
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A Gilded Flicker flies into a hole on the side of a saguaro cactus (Carnegiea gigantea), about 15 feet above the ground. To us, these nesting holes are called saguaro boots; to the birds, they are called home. They are a place to raise their young.
Birds peck through the cactus skin, then excavates downward to hollow out a space for their nest. The saguaro responds to birds damaging its tissue by secreting a resinous sap that, over time, hardens into a bark-like shell, preventing the cactus from losing fluid, and also waterproofing the nesting hole.
Once the saguaro dies, these boots can be found among the dead saguaros, and they were once used by Native Americans as water containers. These boots are protected in Arizona where it's illegal to collect from the wild.
Along with the Gilded Flicker (Colaptes chrysoides), the Gila Woodpecker (Melanerpes uropygialis) also nest in the mid-level region of the saguaro cactus.
Saguaro cactus are one of those plants that intrigues me and makes me stop to mimic. My husband and I saw our first ones together when we went hiking around the Sonoran Desert in 1989. I've been around the world a couple of time since then, but this was still one of my most memorable vacations. This might have been, in part, due to these magnificent plants. I have photos of us standing next to saguaros with our arms in the air trying to look like the cacti. We may have been young and impressionable at the time, taking photos to show our grand kids one day, but I would have done it again if I wasn't on botanical land. The garden blogger friends I was traveling with, the Troy-Bilt Saturday6 team, would have taken photos of me doing silly things to a saguaro–mirroring, shadowing, peeking into a boot, if I could reach one.
Indigenous to the Sonoran Desert, and not found much beyond this area, the saguaro is probably the most recognizable cactus, and definitely the largest in the United States. Starting as a single column, most saguaros will develop branches, also referred to as arms, as they age. With a life span of 150-200 years, branching doesn't occur until the plant is about 65 years old. Saguaros are covered with protective spines, produces white flowers in the late spring, and red fruit in summer.
Saguaros are slow growing plants; a 10 year old plant might only be 1.5 inches tall. When full grown, saguaros can grow to be between 40-60 feet tall, and can weigh as much as 4,800 pounds.
The roots of a saguaro only go 4-6 inches deep; however, these roots also radiate out as far from the plant as it is tall. Saguaros also have a tap root that extends down into the ground about 2 feet.
Also favorable for this plant is the wood ribs that remain when the saguaro dies. These ribs are used to build roofs, fences, and furniture.
Saguaros are worth a trip to the Sonoran Desert, and the Dessert Botanical Garden.
Special thanks to Noelle Johnson of AZ Plant Lady for sharing with me her saguaro photos.