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The pictures by Mr. Tack are masterly portraiture, the crown of all in exquisiteness
of technical quality, as also in reverent delineation of a choice personality,
being the portrait of Mrs. Tuttle. The head of Mr. Higginson is admirable in
its salient vigor and presentment of a full contour, modeled with unhesitating
brush. Artists will recognize in the portrait of Mrs. Rogers a success of great
rarity in its management of the problem of lighting. Very clever is Mr. Tack's
sketch of Mr. Hutchins, who has worked beside him for some months. Mr. Tack
is one of the men who do not stand still in their work. Every year shows growth,
and an ambition never to be satisfied with less than the best that can be done.
Will Hutchins has surprised and gratified his friends by a rich succession
of nocturnes in which he has managed to lose the uncertain daring and experiment
of his previously shown work and comes out as a genius in presenting certain
phases of the mystery of earth and sky.--Springfield Republican.
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Make sure your passport has at least six months' validity from your planned date of return to Australia
If you are carrying any foreign currency, you will need to complete customs declaration forms both on arrival and on departure.
Adults travelling with children may be required to show evidence of parental, custodial or access rights, as well as a letter of consent from any non-travelling parent. You should contact the nearest embassy of Turkmenistan for up-to-date information. See the website of the Turkmenistan Embassy in Washington DC.
Customs regulations apply to the import or export of items such as carpets, jewellery, musical instruments, antiques, and protected animals. If you plan to export carpets from Turkmenistan you will need a certificate from the Carpet Museum in central Ashgabat indicating that the carpet has no historical value. You may also be able to obtain this certificate in some private shops.
Visa and other entry and exit conditions (such as currency, customs and quarantine regulations) can change at short notice. There is no Embassy or Consulate of Turkmenistan in Australia. See the list of Embassies and Consular Office for the most up to date information.
Safety and security
Turkmenistan/Afghanistan border: We advise you not to travel to the region bordering Afghanistan because of the extremely dangerous security situation. Militant activity in the northern Afghan provinces bordering Turkmenistan has increased significantly since the beginning of 2015. There have been a number of skirmishes between militants and Afghan forces at the Turkmen border in April and May 2016.
This region has also been publicly reported as a transit point for drugs and other smuggled goods.
If, despite our advice, you decide to travel to these border regions, you should monitor developments as the security situation may further deteriorate without notice. The Australian Government is extremely limited in what consular assistance it can provide for travellers in these border regions.
Terrorism is a threat throughout the world. See our Terrorist threat overseas bulletin.
Incidents of pickpocketing, mugging and theft, occurs throughout Turkmenistan particularly on trains (commonly on overnight services) and in markets.
Travellers have been robbed when using unofficial taxis. You should seek assistance from staff at hotels, restaurants or places of entertainment to book a licensed taxi. Avoid getting into taxis which have other passengers in them.
Travelling alone can be unsafe, especially for women. Avoid isolated areas and pay close attention to your immediate surroundings.
Crime levels are higher at night. Avoid walking alone and using public transport after dark.
There have been reports of harassment, mistreatment and extortion by police or other local officials who attempt to extort bribes from foreigners.
Gangs of bandits are known to operate in the south-east area of the country.
Civil unrest/political tension
You should avoid any large public gatherings or political demonstrations as they may turn violent.
Money and valuables
Turkmenistan is predominantly a cash economy and travellers' cheques are only accepted in some major hotels. There are very few ATMs in Ashgabat and none outside the capital city.
The official currency is the Turkmen Manat (TMM). US dollars are readily exchanged. To avoid difficulties, ensure banknotes are in good condition and are not counterfeit. You should exchange any unspent local currency prior to departure as you may not be able to exchange it outside Turkmenistan.
Your passport is a valuable document that is attractive to criminals who may try to use your identity to commit crimes. It should always be kept in a safe place. You are required by Australian law to Report a Lost or Stolen Passport online or contact the nearest Australian Embassy, High Commission or Consulate as soon as possible.
Local travel
The regions bordering Afghanistan, Iran and Uzbekistan, areas of the Caspian Sea coast and Dashoguz are designated restricted zones and are closed to foreigners without government permission.
Road conditions and driving standards are poor. Roads can be particularly hazardous in winter and spring, when avalanches and landslides occur. Driving at night is also particularly dangerous due to a lack of lighting. Access to service stations can be limited in rural areas. For further advice, see our Road travel page.
Random police checks and security checkpoints on roads are common. You should carry certified copies of your passport and visa at all times.
Rail travel can be unreliable and dangerous due to criminal activity. If you are travelling overnight, store your valuables in a safe place. Do not leave the compartment unattended and secure the door from the inside.
You should only use licensed, official taxis which are clearly identified and yellow in colour. The use of pre-negotiated fees may help to avoid disagreements with taxi drivers.
Airline safety
The Australian Government does not provide information on the safety of individual commercial airlines or flight paths. See instead the Aviation Safety Network website for information on aviation safety in Turkmenistan.
Please also refer to our general Air travel page for information on aviation safety and security.
You are subject to the local laws of Turkmenistan, including ones that appear harsh by Australian standards. If you're arrested or jailed, the Australian Government will do what it can to help you under our Consular Services Charter. But we can't get you out of trouble or out of jail. Research laws before travelling, especially for an extended stay.
Identity checks, conducted by security officials, are common. You should carry identification with you at all times and ensure all travel documents are in order. Foreigners may be subject to increased security checks and scrutiny from internal security, including questioning and car and home searches.
Penalties for drug offences, including possession, are severe and include lengthy imprisonment in local jails. See our Drugs page.
Sexual relations between males are illegal in Turkmenistan and could attract harassment, social isolation and prison sentences of up to two years. Additional information for lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and intersex travellers can be found on our LGBTI travellers page.
Obvious displays of affection, even between married couples, can offend and attract harassment or detention by police.
Driving with a blood alcohol level greater than zero is an offence.
Smoking in restaurants and in most public spaces, including restaurants and hotels, is illegal. The gifting of tobacco products is also against the law.
Photography of sensitive sites such as military zones, assets and personnel, as well as transportation facilities and government buildings is illegal and may result in confiscation of equipment or detention. You should check with local authorities before taking photographs of government or security infrastructure.
A certificate from the Ministry of Culture is required if you plan to export artefacts or cultural items, including carpets, from Turkmenistan.
Some Australian criminal laws, such as those relating to money laundering, bribery of foreign public officials, terrorism, forced marriage, female genital mutilation, child pornography and child sex tourism, apply to Australians overseas. Australians who commit these offences while overseas may be prosecuted in Australia.
Local customs
The Islamic holy month of Ramadan is expected to begin in early June 2016. During Ramadan, Australians travelling to countries with significant Muslim communities should take care to respect religious and cultural sensitivities, rules and customs. In particular, people who are not fasting are advised to avoid eating, drinking and smoking in public and in the presence of people who are fasting. For more information see our Ramadan bulletin.
Information for dual nationals
Turkmenistan does not recognise dual nationality and prohibits dual citizenship for all adults.
The Australian Government may have a limited ability to provide consular assistance to Australian/Turkmen dual nationals who are arrested or detained and have travelled on their Turkmenistan passport.
Australian/Turkmen dual nationals may be required to perform military service in Turkmenistan. If you are a dual national, you should seek advice from Australian Embassy in Russia well in advance of travel.
Our Dual nationals page provides further information.
We strongly recommend that you take out comprehensive travel insurance that will cover any overseas medical costs, including medical evacuation, before you depart. Confirm that your insurance covers you for the whole time you'll be away and check what circumstances and activities are not included in your policy. Remember, regardless of how healthy and fit you are, if you can't afford travel insurance, you can't afford to travel. The Australian Government will not pay for a traveller's medical expenses overseas or medical evacuation costs.
It is important to consider your physical and mental health before travelling overseas. We encourage you to consider having vaccinations before you travel. At least eight weeks before you depart, make an appointment with your doctor or travel clinic for a basic health check-up, and to discuss your travel plans and any implications for your health, particularly if you have an existing medical condition. The World Health Organization (WHO) provides information for travellers and our Health page also provides useful information for travellers on staying healthy.
Travelling with medication
Some medication available over the counter or by prescription in Australia, such as sleeping tablets or medication containing codeine, may be restricted in Turkmenistan. You should carry a copy of the prescription and a letter from your physician, and declare all prescription medication and other restricted items on arrival. If not declared, or if the quantity held exceeds legal limits, possession of such items, even with a doctor's prescription, could lead to administrative or even criminal charges. You should contact an embassy or consulate of Turkmenistan for advice.
Medical facilities are limited in Turkmenistan, with medicines and equipment often in short supply. Doctors and hospitals often require payment in cash prior to providing services, including for emergency care. In the event of a serious illness or accident, medical evacuation to a destination with appropriate facilities would be necessary. Costs for a medical evacuation could be considerable.
Malaria is a risk in some areas in the south-east of Turkmenistan. We encourage you to consider taking prophylaxis against malaria and to take measures to avoid insect bites, including using insect repellent at all times, wearing long, loose-fitting, light coloured clothing and ensuring your accommodation is mosquito proof.
Water-borne, food-borne, parasitic and other infectious diseases (including tuberculosis, typhoid and hepatitis) are prevalent with more serious outbreaks occurring from time to time. We advise you to boil all drinking water or drink bottled water and avoid ice cubes and raw and undercooked food. Seek medical advice if you have a fever or are suffering from diarrhoea.
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Depending on your enquiry, your best option may be to first contact your family, friends, airline, travel agent, tour operator, employer or travel insurer. Your travel insurer should have a 24 hour emergency number.
For criminal issues, contact the local police on 02. For firefighting and rescue services dial 01. For medical emergencies dial 03. You should obtain a police report when reporting a crime.
To complain about tourism services, contact the service provider directly.
The Consular Services Charter explains what the Australian Government can and can't do to assist Australians overseas. Australia does not have an Embassy in Turkmenistan. You can contact the Australian Government at the Australian Embassy in Russia for consular assistance. See contact details below:
Australian Embassy, Moscow
10a/2 Podkolokolny Pereulok,
Moscow, Russia
Telephone: +7 495 956-6070
Facsimile: +7 495 956-6170
Website: www.russia.embassy.gov.au
See the Embassy website for information about opening hours and temporary closures that may affect service provision.
If you are travelling to Turkmenistan, whatever the reason and however long you'll be there, we encourage you to register with the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. You can register online or in person at any Australian Embassy, High Commission or Consulate. The information you provide will help us to contact you in an emergency - whether it is a natural disaster, civil disturbance or a family issue.
In a consular emergency if you are unable to contact the Embassy, you can contact the 24-hour Consular Emergency Centre on +61 2 6261 3305 or 1300 555 135 within Australia.
Additional information
Natural disasters, severe weather and climate
Turkmenistan is subject to earthquakes. See our Earthquakes bulletin for advice on travelling to and living in an earthquake-prone region.
Information on natural disasters, including earthquakes and volcanic activity, can be obtained from the Global Disaster Alert and Coordination System.
If you are in an area affected by a natural disaster, you should monitor the media and follow the advice of local authorities.
Additional Resources
- DFAT country information
- Advice to business travellers
- Women
- the Australian Government's Stay Smart Online safety and security website
- the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission's (ACCC) SCAM Watch website.

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One should not be distressed for not being able to express himself completely. Allah would definitely make what is in him felt to others.
One needs to look and admire the rich details in God's creating. Then the love one feels for God would increase even further. When love increases so does the fear of God. When fear of God increases, so does your submission to God. When your submission to God increases, it would be as if your nerves are taken. Your mind would be at ease and you would be very much relieved. You would feel a sense of relief, a sense of contentment and ease insha'Allah.
One should put his trust in God. If you do not put your trust in God everything would give you pain, you would be bored of everything. Everything would make you afraid, everything would overwhelm you. All the incidents in the world would seem to come at you. As the verse of the Qur'an refers, God makes such people's breasts narrow and constricted as if they were climbing up into the sky. One should submit to God for his heart to be at ease.
One would be happy and have his mind relieved when he performs his prayers, when he performs ablution, when he submits to God's will, mentions the Name of God, reads the Qur'an. God has created man in a way that he would feel that need. One would be suffocated if he doesn't live all these beauties. These are all blessings that prevent one to be drawn in that water, these are lifesaving blessings.
One's connection to God should never be severed. If one severs his connection to God, he would lose his trust and submission to God. Once that happens, he would become very tense, angry and uneasy. Submission to God is one of the greatest blessings on Earth that should never be forgotten, even for a second.
One should improve himself even further, increase his knowledge, memorize the Qur'an. One should try and put every verse of the Qur'an into practice, enforce his patience, strengthen his will-power, strengthen his faith. One should widen and strengthen his submission to God and root the love of this world out of his heart. One should not be affected by the ignorant ones who forget about God.
One grovels when he doesn't know about destiny; he suffers. But if you are aware of destiny, God gives plentitude and bestows blessings upon you. Troubles you endure become your religious services. That is because submitting one's self to God in every moment of life is like performing prayers in every moment of life.
One says ,"When I make a mistake, my good conscience disturbs me, it makes me unable to breath." That stems from letting Satan suffocate you. Why is there the need for that, my brother? You simply put your trust in God and that is it, you repent to God. What does repentance mean? You hope God will accept your repentance. Then, what does being suffocated mean? That would mean that you do not trust God. If you've made a mistake, you've made the mistake in your destiny. Did you decide to never to do it again? You did. If you are determined about this, that takes care of it.
On account of their trust in God, Muslims are joyful in their lives. They are joyous when they are struggling for the sake of God or when they are martyred. They never lose their inner sense of happiness, joyfulness. However, those who are faint of faith becomes paralyzed; they feel at a loss, they panic, they cry and lead their lives in a state of unhappiness and fear.
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The Deserter
by Peadar Ó Guilín
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I didn't particularly like The Inferior; although it was well done, I just had trouble relating to or getting into something so wildly different. My experience with The Deserter was better, probably largely due to the fact that I knew what to expect. Now, when I say better, I don't mean that I loved it or even really liked it, but I did enjoy the experience more.
Ó Guilín deserves some serious praise, and I would like to start with that. Although I have not gotten into this series, his worldbuilding is simply amazing. A ton of work has gone into the Bone World Trilogy and it is really evident. This is much better thought out than a lot of the YA dystopias I've read. He keeps peeling back layers and revealing more sliminess and dystopian-ness at the core of this world. That is, simply put, astounding.
This book was a lot more interesting to me, largely because most of this book was spent in the Roof. The cannibals running around on the surface of the planet throughout book one were just too weird and creepy. The Roof, and its occasional parallels to our modern society's ills, was much more captivating.
Still, the real downfall of the books for me, I think, is character. I'm through two fairly long books now, and I still just don't especially care about anyone. Stopmouth and Indrani are okay; I do want them to win over the other people, but I am not hugely invested either way.
At this point, I'll probably finish out the trilogy when book three comes out, just to check out the worldbuilding. If you're fascinated by the feats of an author's imagination, Ó Guilín's books might be for you.
Exciting with people with interesting flaws doing their best in inventive fashion to overcome all the obstacles the author throws at them. The author reminds me of Greg Egan in that his problem solvings skills always lead to exciting interactions between the characters. Perhaps the fact that they both work part of the time as software engineers/computer programmers explains this. The ending is about injustice but cathartic nonetheless and sets the scene nicely for the sequel.
I read this science fiction sequel in quick succession with its predecessor, and I must say that this second of the planned trilogy does have some sophomore book problems. I expected to launch right into it, but found that for me the first portion of the book lagged. Exploring the Roof and getting to understand the nature of the society above those carnivorous ground-dwellers we met in the prior installment did not have quite enough edge and uniqueness to fully engage from the start. Part of that lag might have been the fact that, in this novel, we switch perspectives somewhat irregularly, instead of our third-person limited viewpoint staying with Stopmouth. The switches take some getting used to.
That said, however, by about halfway, I was fully engaged in the book and zipped through the second portion with interest and speed. Though still not richly detailed -- not O'Guilin's style -- the descriptions of technology and society here are a little more visual, as well as being more familiar, thus the structures and people of the Roof are perhaps easier to imagine than the monsters that populated the previous book. Also, with a more complex society come more complex problems, and figuring out what's really going on is intriguing. The puzzle isn't quite as satisfying this time around, but the character relationships are more so, so everything really balances out. There is an added grandiosity here that might seem strange at first, but works out by the end as well. I'll not spoil any twists, though.
Overall, I would call this a necessary sequel that starts out on the low end of its expectations but rises well above by the conclusion. Plenty of violent adventure, tempered with ideas of love, family, ethics and duty, makes this worth your time. I am looking forward to the final volume of the trilogy.
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Feeling Heat Over Financial Conflicts, NIH Mulls New Rules for Grantees
The NIH, under fire from Congress for failing to crack down on unreported financial conflicts of interest among academic researchers receiving federal grants, came out with a plan to do something about the problem on Friday. But it's going to take a while.
Under current NIH rules, researchers are required to inform their universities about any "significant financial interests" they hold in research financed by the NIH. The threshold for income is $10,000. In turn universities are obliged to inform the NIH of the steps they've taken to manage, reduce or eliminate conflicts of interest.
Critics charge the NIH hasn't being policing the university researchers closely enough. In October, the NIH suspended a five-year, $9.3 million grant to Emory, after Senator Chuck Grassley (R., Iowa) raised questions about drug industry payments to the chair of the med school's psychiatry department.
At a Friday meeting of a committee advising the head of NIH, Sally Rockey, the NIH's acting deputy director for extramural research, highlighted parts of the regulations under review. Among the questions being asked? Should researchers be required to disclose all their sources of income if they get an NIH grant? Does the definition of "significant financial interests" need to be changed? And should universities be required to disclose the nature of the conflicts of interest in their reports to the NIH? At present they don't.
We watched a webcast of the event and the opinions differed among committee members. One way to get a clearer picture of the sources of researchers' income could be to take a peek their tax returns, suggested one member — apparently in jest. "Do you want us to go there?" he asked. Such a requirement would be "nuts" and create more bureaucracy without solving any problems, he added.
Still, there seemed to be a consensus more needs to be done — at the very least to avoid the perception by Congress and general public that the NIH is ducking the issue.
For starters the NIH will tell the world that is proposing to make some changes. Outside parties, including researchers, universities, companies and individuals will have sixty days to chime in. Armed with the feedback, the NIH can then start drafting new regulations.
"It'll be six months to a year before we can act on this," said Raynard Kington, the NIH's acting director. In the meantime, Kington said the NIH would be "aggressive" in cracking down on research institutions found flouting the existing rules.
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The local Republican Party has long dominated the little-scrutinized Hamilton County Courthouse, making it a bastion of patronage for friends and campaign workers, along with serving as a launching pad for up-and-coming politicians. Clearly, it's who you know and not how qualified you are that matters in most county offices.
All that would be bad enough, but an incident last month has troubling implications for how justice is meted out in the county.
At the request of Hamilton County Prosecutor Joe Deters, 12 judges in the Common Pleas Court agreed to hold an administrative (read: closed door) meeting to hear Deters' request that they terminate an outside law firm used by the county commissioners since September 1997.
That law firm — Vorys, Sater, Seymour and Pease — has represented the county on issues dealing with building The Banks, a massive redevelopment project along the Ohio River on land between the Reds and Bengals stadiums. The project, expected to cost about $1 billion in public and private dollars, is the Greater Cincinnati region's largest and highest-profile development and likely will take more than a decade to complete.
About $11 million has been spent for the firm's services since that time. The money comes from stadium tax proceeds and not the general operating fund.
When the law firm was first used 12 years ago, Republicans filled all three seats on the Hamilton County Commission. Those commissioners believed attorneys with special expertise were needed to handle the complicated matters involved with purchasing the land and cobbling together agreements with the city of Cincinnati. Simply put, they didn't think the Prosecutor's Office, filled with novice attorneys who start out making about $35,000 annually, were up to the task.
Also, commissioners felt ill-served by the Prosecutor's Office when it earlier handled negotiations for the Bengals lease, which gave lavish perks to the team.
In December 2002, when Republicans still held two seats on the county commission, the group passed a resolution making its relationship with the law firm more formal, dubbing it "special counsel." Resolutions confirming the arrangement have been signed over the years by Deters and filed with the court.
Strangely, Deters had no problem with the law firm's use for more than a decade, while Republicans controlled the county commission.
Now that Democrats control the commission, however, he's had a sudden change of mind.
Last month, Deters said the expense wasn't needed at a time when the county is facing budget deficits. During the past year, some workers were laid off, others furloughed and cuts were made in some county services.
The prosecutor cited a provision in Ohio law (ORC 309.09) that he said allowed any county prosecutor to ask judges to fire the outside firm if the cost exceeded the prosecutor's salary in any given year. But Deters needs to brush off his copy of the Ohio Revised Code because that's not what that section states.
The actual text is: "Whenever the board of county commissioners employs an attorney other than the prosecuting attorney of the county, without the authorization of the court of common pleas as provided in section 305.14 of the Revised Code, either for a particular matter or on an annual basis, to represent the board in its official capacity and to advise it on legal matters, the board shall enter upon its journal an order of the board in which the compensation to be paid for the legal services shall be fixed. The compensation shall be paid from the county general fund. The total compensation paid, in any year, by the board for legal services under this division shall not exceed the total annual compensation of the prosecuting attorney for that county."
First, the commission did have the approval of the Common Pleas Court. Secondly, there's no provision for terminating the relationship. And lastly, Deters willingly cut his prosecutor's salary in half by also going into private practice — something that, incidentally, no other prosecutor in a metropolitan area of Ohio does. With a reduced salary of $74,000, the outside firm exceeded the limit.
When Commissioners David Pepper and Todd Portune, two Democrats, objected to Deters' action, neither he nor the judges would listen. As a result, the commissioners have filed a complaint with the Ohio Supreme Court to have it rescinded. Pepper and Portune are serving as attorneys for the county free of charge.
Additionally, the complaint notes that it's the county commissioners — not the prosecutor or judges — who are accountable to the public for budgeting and overall policy direction of the county.
The situation is stunning: A group of 12 Common Pleas judges acted to sever the attorney-client relationship without notifying either the attorney or the client, neither had representation at the meeting, and they did so without taking even a day to review and consider the prosecutor's legal basis. It makes most observers wonder how often the judges screw up in their cases and whether the prosecutor wields undue influence.
"It's an incredibly lawless act," Pepper says. Although the sole Republican commissioner — Greg Hartmann — voted against filing the complaint, tellingly he wrote to Deters and asked him to settle the dispute; Deters refused.
Courthouse insiders speculate that Deters severed the relationship for two reasons. First, commissioners probably will seek further cuts from his office next year in another round of budget reductions, and Deters wanted to seem like a cost-cutter before that happens.
Also, Deters has long opposed The Banks project in favor of spending the money for law enforcement. By taking over the legal work, he can undermine the project.
If you think that sounds too conspiratorial, consider this: Just this year alone, the outside firm applied for and won $24 million for The Banks from President Obama's economic stimulus package. Can you envision Deters doing that? The Ohio Supreme Court is expected to rule on the dispute by year's end. In the meantime, residents should question if the prosecutor and judges misapply the law in dealing with the county commissioners, what do they do to the unsuspecting Average Joe?
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Santa Maria Community Services recently opened an International Welcome Center in Price Hill to assist international residents with various needs and help them acclimate to Cincinnati.
The center, located within the Roberts Academy in the 1700 block of Grand Avenue, can link families with local service agencies and provides space for programs including English language courses, financial education and social activities.
Roberts Academy, a pre-kindergarten through eighth grade Cincinnati public school, serves a highly diverse student body with one in six students from bilingual or non English-speaking households, according to Santa Maria.
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Vacation days are considered to be 'wages' in California, and as such, it is illegal for an employer to eliminate wages that have already been earned, in this case vacation days that have become vested.
You would need to implement a separate policy in California to change it from a use it or lose it policy. However, you can place a cap on vacation hours in California. For instance, you could cap vacation hours at 80 hours and not allow employees to accrue additional hours of vacation until they use the 80 hours. This is different from allowing them to accrue more than that and then eliminating additional accrued hours.
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After his second consecutive Best Trick win at last years X Games 14, Kyle Loza dodged questions about what's next. Well, from the looks of it, he's been working toward a three-peat for X Games 15 this summer, and ESPN has the evidence.
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Watch Justin Bieber Get Booed at the Billboard Music Awards
Everyone is abuzz about Justin Bieber's nerve wracking moment onstage at the Billboard Music Awards! The 19-year-old pop star was booed as he accepted his Milestone Award for innovation in hitmaking. The public voted on the award, but apparently not a whole lot were present in the crowd at the time.
At least JB is never booed for long with a few Beliebers in every crowd! As he nervously defended himself, the boos erupted into cheers pretty quickly.
"I really just wanna say it should really be about the music," said Justin onstage in response," It should be about the craft, the craft that I'm making. This is not a gimmick. I'm an artist and I should be taken seriously. And all this other bull should not be spoken of."
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MARIETTA, Ga. -- Marietta police have used DNA evidence to solve two rapes from September 1986.
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Last September, one of the 1986 victims contacted Marietta police with questions about her case. Marietta police spokesman David Baldwin said detectives reviewed both case files and discovered that Brooks' DNA matched them. They also determined the methodology used in the 1988 conviction was the same in both open cases.
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Thursday, February 26, 2009
seedlings are up everywhere!!!
there are only a few seedlings that aren't germinating.
don't mind the smudge on the camera lens
i'll clean it as soon as the battery is recharged.
the chicks are growing nicely.
i think that we might have gotten a rooster.
this is where they cozy-in in the green house.
it gets so hot in there during sunny days.
newfarmlife here is a photo response regarding your wheel attachment question on our chicken tractor.
in the middle of the smudge is the exposed end of a 3/4 emt pipe. it is just wired to the frame with heavy gauge wire.
see how it is just on the outside ready to receive the wheel with the axle.
i just lift the corner with the really heavy wire handle.
see how easily the wheel slips into place?
here it is all the way on.
this is my hopper style feeder.
the bent emt support is cut to fit while laying on a flat surface. if the bend is exactly 90° then the entire length is about 5.5 feet. just make it too long and mark it while in place on a flat surface. then cut it to the proper length. it attaches just like the side supports see this post
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Hi! I am in MO too, zone 5 but borderline 6 - I am guessing you guys are a full blown 6? After you sprout your seedlings, do you put them in a greenhouse? Or keep them under lights for a while? I'd love to know specifics! We are starting from seed for the first time this year. We are planning to keep them under lights inside and maybe harden in a greenhouse? We don't know. You have a beautiful family and I love your blog! :)
- Matthew Daughters said...
Dude. The smudge? It's great to see everything growing again! The chicks looks delicious!
- newfarmlife said...
Thanks so much for quickly answering my questions!
Your greenhouse looks great, and how nice to be near springtime. It was snowy and windy here yesterday--still below zero windchill!
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A late penalty from Joao Ribeiro clinched a 2-1 win for Vitoria Guimaraes over Vitoria Setubal in a spiteful Liga Sagres clash.
Ribeiro's 80th-minute penalty after a Setubal player handled the ball in the box ensured Guimaraes' third victory in a row and moved his side into fourth in Portugal with the rest of the weekend's games still to be played.
In a goalless first half on Friday, most of the action came just before half-time when both teams lost players to red cards.
Setubal lost Brazilian defender Jorge Luiz, while the home side's Algerian forward El Arbi Hillel Soudani was also sent off.
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What I find interesting is the amount of people who say their parents or friends don't know that they're atheists. It's almost like it's as big of a deal as being gay, where there has to be this involved 'coming out' process. It might just be the area where I live, but... is it really that big of a deal?
It really depends on where you live and your family. I myself have never discussed religion with my family. I'm honestly not even sure what they are. My grandpa might think I'm Christian because I went to church for a few months, but it was purely to expand my knowledge on the religion.
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Well, what's it matter? If someone disagrees with gay marriage, whatever, I'm not going to waste my time telling them that I think they're intolerant or illogical.
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Dude, She's 16! If you hit that her and those giggly annoying ass friends of hers will stalk you like a pack of hyenas. You need to ditch this bitch and get yourself a washing machine.
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During anal sex with a woman you pee up her ass and gyrate your hips in a circular motion whilst making a wooshing sound.
I turned her into a washing machine last night now shes cleaning shit up all day
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miss Clemantine was very unsatisfied from the other leading vibrators so she leaned up against a washing machine.
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the thing that washes ur clothes!
Yo this washing machine is broken look at them suds!
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When someone's tongue makes an unpleasant repetative circular motion while performing oral sex on a woman.
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Join Curator Rebecca Milner behind the scenes in our art stores and discover Manchester Art Gallery's magnificent collection of watercolours and engravings by J M W Turner.
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Ryan Gosling Originally Tried to Kick Rachel McAdams Off The Notebook Cast (VIDEO)
In the ten years since its initial release, The Notebook has pretty much become the quintessential love story. And yeah, it's a pretty romantic movie — but the fact that Ryan Gosling and Rachel McAdams played the characters who brought the Nicholas Sparks book to life have a lot to do with the film's success.
Because really, could you imagine anyone besides Rachel playing Allie? We can't, but that's exactly what almost happened. In a recent interview with the movie's director, Nick Cassavetes, to commemorate The Notebook's tenth anniversary, Nick reveals that Ryan and Rachel were off to a rocky start when they first met.
"Maybe I'm not supposed to tell this story, but they were really not getting along one day on set. Really not," Nick tells VH1. "And Ryan came to me, and there's 150 people standing in this big scene, and he says, 'Nick come here.' And he's doing a scene with Rachel and he says, 'Would you take her out of here and bring in another actress to read off camera with me?' I said, 'What?' He says, 'I can't. I can't do it with her. I'm just not getting anything from this."
Fortunately, though, Ryan did eventually get something out of Rachel, and it ended up creating one of the most talked about movies ever. The two actors finally had a breakthrough when they got their anger out in a no holds barred screaming match, and by the time their argument was over with, they were refreshed and ready to make movie magic.
"I think Ryan respected her for standing up for her character and Rachel was happy to get that out in the open," Nick says.
And, as we all know, the chemistry was so alive between these two that they later went on to date for a long time — and their breakup still makes us sad every time we think about it. But some things in this world just don't make sense, right? Oh, the beautiful children that could've been.
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My ZIMBRA Server is totally visible for public. Now,I want to put a security into ZIMBRA Server & i want to implement "iptables" security on my ZIMBRA Server.
So, By implementing iptables security,will it make any problems for ZIMBRA?
Some iptables security steps are given below. Please guide me.
INPUT block ports :- 20,21,22,23,25,3128,5280
3128 :- Squid Proxy Server.
5280 :- Jabber Chat Server.
25 :- SMTP.SMTP is only responsible for sending mails.So,can we block for incomming INPUT script?
Could you please suggest any open source software firewall,that can be installed onto ZIMBRA machine itself?
Can we run Squid Proxy & Jabber Chat server onto ZIMBRA Mail Server?
I am asking you about Squid Proxy bcoz I have limited servers here & My Squid proxy is already running on another server.I just need to confirm that If my existing squid proxy fails,can we transfer all internet data through ZIMBRA,if it is installed Squid?
Is it possible to put my Zimbra Mail server behind NAT Server? If Yes,then How it will become visible from outsiders?


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Monday, November 12, 2007
garlic & winter wheat / rye
i also planted winter wheat in the remaining tilled area. winter wheat survives remarkably well here in southern missouri. last winter several hard freezes never even slowed it. i'm not sure what snow cover does to it but i imagine it just lies in wait until the sun can strike the blades. last year i also put raw manure in with the seed. that seemed to work out fine since that ended a very fertile area for spring planting.
i finally finished the back wall of the root cellar yesterday. i'll take photos today. i also insulated the water main that runs through the cellar against freezing. the front entrance is now my focus as time will allow.
the dark days of winter local challenge almost ensnared me. i opted out by default. i haven't had a moment to sit and write. the eat local challenge, although a worthy cause, hijacks my blog entries. in our defense, we eat local to our farm more than twice per week. last night tabitha made enchiladas. i almost exploded. the entire meal was local, chicken, cheese, sour cream, tortillas, and our very own green salsa. the tortillas were the only thing from off farm.
we are expecting rain today--hurray.
when i was at the freshly patronizing beer store, a funny thing happened to me. a woman looked at me and said "you're the farmer." i gave her the dumb look of a startled deer. then the woman behind the counter said "you're the farmer?" my expression remained frozen. they lept into a conversation about our farmstead describing the progress and intricacies of our animals like there had been a regularly scheduled program of conversation. it is weird to see your reflection in other peoples eyes. their lens seemed skewed to me but we're weird and i admit it.
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- Danielle said...
Ha ha ha...I so know what you mean. When I went to vote last Tuesday (and was rejected but that is another story altogether) the poll volunteers asked me where I lived and when I started to describe it to them, they all said, "oh yes, we drive your place all the time. Your the ones with the chickens and such." So I guess our Indian name is the "chicken people" until something else we do is even more unusual for these folks.
- pablo said...
I think I've read that winter wheat needs to have snow resting on it to help it grow. I'm not a farmer though.
I find I can pretty easily contain our chickens and guineas with wing clipping and a 48" chicken wire fence. The 48" fence goes around the parimeter of our 1 acre backyard. They occasionally get out of the back yard, one at a time, and then run frantically back and forth calling to be let back in. The garden is outside/adjacent to the chicken yard with a slightly taller fence. The only time they get into the garden is if we forget and leave the gate from the chicken yard to the garden open.
One nice thing about the 48 fence, since it isn't absolutely tight, I can step over it midway between posts, avoiding wandering looking for gates... Until the bottom edge gets grown into the high grass, it generally needs to be staked down to keep the more clever chickens in.
Your bean trellis stock panels would make nice greenhouses for winter greens. Here in VT we get an extra three months of growing season with an unheated greenhouse. We just bend the panel in a 8 foot wide arch about 6 feet high, put several in a row and put 6 mil plastic over it and close in the ends. Stakes help keep the initial 2 feet of wall vertical and well planted for any wind. With a couple if guy ropes to keep the radius, ours hold a VT winter snow without issue.
- Wendy said...
Funny! Do you think they read your blog? Liz, at Pocket Farm, here in Maine, blogged about meeting people in her neighborhood who read her blog, and how it kind of had an effect on what she said.
- karl said...
danielle, sometimes i wish were weren't as exposed. except for the ability to get dsl i'd like to live much further off the beaten path.
pablo, thanks i didn't know.
anon, the chickens can assault the garden from the southern face. the compost bins make for a wonderful chicken staircase.
wendy, no they most definitely do not read my blog. we are just too exposed and our activities are too out of the local norm.
- Wendy said...
Well, that makes it even funnier, because from reading your blog, you don't seem all that "different" to me. I guess it's one of those cases in which one has to be there ;).
Of course, I've dug up half my front yard for gardens, raise chickens in my backyard and have a clothesline I use even when there's snow on the ground ... so, I guess "normal" and "different" are very subjective ;).


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Happy Holidays from all of us at North St Bags!
The NSB Shop HQ Grand Opening party was a huge success. A big thank you to all who came by last Friday night to take in our new retail space here at the North St headquarters. We were able to show off our full line of product and share it with friends and fans alike in an environment that really does the line justice.
While the weather wasn't all that we had hoped for on a late spring evening here in Portland, we were still lucky enough to be able to roll open our overhead door, drag out the beanbag toss boards, and share some snacks and beers with our pals.
Also, big ups to the good folks at Ti Cycles who dropped off a loaner bike for the shop, on which we are showcasing some limited edition Route 7 bags below. This bike was their NAHBS entry this year, which features the brand new Shimano Steps E-assist motor, married to an electronic Di-2 Alfine 11 internal geared hub, via a Gates belt drive.
It's pretty slick technology all around and it's worth a visit just to check out this bike!
All in all we were thrilled to kick off a new retail venture with those closest to the brand and offer a small token of our gratitude for the support along the way. As part of our thanks, we're giving away a Route 6 bag to our favorite Instagram post from the evening, and a Handlebar Pouch to the runner up. We'll be announcing the winners of the contest shortly, so stay tuned!
As a small business owner, I often get asked "how big do you want to grow?" I always have a hard time answering this, but it usually comes down to "more, but better." It's not just growth that I want, but growth in a healthier, more sustainable way. Growth that is manageable and steerable along the right course for us as a brand and as a team. Having started North St on my own in my basement just 5 1/2 years ago, I've been thrilled to watch it grow into the company it is today, and my answer still remains "more, but better."
As an experiment last year, we participated in Portland's Downtown Pop-Up Shop program to see if opening a retail location is a viable move for us. We had a blast and were sad to pack it up at the end of the season. Right away, we started planning our next project. We've spent the past few months extending our reach to working with the best bike shops in all parts of the US, and are even shipping bags to far-away shops in places like Japan and the EU. We've landed some great press, and our online sales continue to grow. We continue to add employees slowly, and we've honed our retail strategy bit by bit.
I'm thrilled to announce the launch of NSB SHOP HQ; our new retail showroom inside our production facility. Please join us and celebrate our new space on
Refreshments and prizes for all! For more up-to-date information check out our Facebook event page HERE!
Recently our friend Adam from Bicycle Times stopped by the North St shop for a tour. He spent the afternoon pokingaround the production line, our textile backstock, and on-hand inventory. He snapped some great pics and we had a really great conversation with him about our goals and hopes for North St.
In the article Adam mentions our Switch program partnership with the Community Cycling Center where we offer an incentive for people to donate their well-used panniers (which we collect for the CCC) in exchange for a 20% discount on new NSB gear. These donated bags are instrumental in making the CCC's 'Create a Commuter' program a success and something for which we're immensely proud.
You could tell that Adam had visited a factory or two in the past. He was insightful and notably keen on some of the lean manufacturing approaches we employ. The lean strategy really enables North St. to be a flexible production shop and output bags quickly and of the highest quality possible. We constantly strive to make our process and products better and it was encouraging to see someone from outside our ranks recognize our efforts.
Thanks for coming by Adam! Check out the full article in the current May 2015 print issue and on the iphone/ipad app online.
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Is a donation based creative re-use store located in NE Portland. SCRAP hosts an array of arts & crafts supplies, party favors, and promotes local re-use based artists in their Re:Boutique. SCRAP also provides a wide range of educational opportunities within the community.
Is a Portland based 501(c)(3) non-profit that transforms used electronics into opportunity, education, and community. Free Geek also offers free classes to volunteers and the general public. Classes range from general introduction to computers to creating your own website.
Items to Donate: Printers, Computers, Electronics
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Items to Donate: Used Business Attire & Casual Attire for both males and females
This Spring Cleaning season as you pack up old items, keep in mind that what may be old to you, could be new and improved to others! Recycling isn't just about packaging, it's about giving household items a face lift and a chance at new adventures! Happy Cleaning!
Yesterday, A North St. team member introduced us to Aaron Michalson, Owner of Left Coast Bicycle. It's official, Aaron's business model is the coolest!
Left Coast Bicycle is a mobile bike shop serving the Portland, OR area. He makes house calls and business calls offering anything from 'Minor Tune- Ups' to the 'Left Coast Overhaul', which includes everything you may need to get back on the road.
Here's Aaron at our Production Studio, going above and beyond with our co-workers tune up!
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Our latest addition to the club, the Clinton Backpack, got a rad shout out from Pedal Consumption!
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Thank you, Bicycling Magazine for featuring our Route Nine Convertible! This 17.5 Liter convertible pack combines our sleek and classic Route Seven shell with the similar ease of our Woodward Convertible. The Route Nine features waterproof front zipper pockets, a padded sling strap, and roll top closure to make bike communing that much simpler.
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A measure that would bar the Florida Supreme Court from stripping proposed constitutional amendments off the ballot because of deficiencies in the ballot title or summary narrowly made it through its first stop in the Senate this morning.
The proposal (SB 1504) also would impose more restrictions on petition gatherers.
House Speaker Dean Cannon and Senate President Mike Haridopolos have gone after the court for tossing a proposed constitutional amendment that would allow Florida to opt out of the federal health care law. The proposal would require the court to send an amendment back to the state department with instructions on how to fix it and allow the secretary of state to alter it and then place it directly on the ballot without further court review.
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If I rolled up the waistband to adjust the crotch, the pants rose to mid-calf, exposing white legs and short dark socks. If I left the waistband as it was, the long crotch caused me to walk as if I had braces on my legs. In retrospect, I realize that the job was one of those life-changing events that woke me up to the value of a college education. But at the time, I was too distracted by envy.
You see, I had applied at the hotel along with a number of women I knew from college. After my application was processed, I was handed a pair of yellow rubber gloves and instructed on the importance of creating triangular "courtesy folds" on the rolls of toilet paper in each guest bathroom. "At the Sahara Tahoe, these details matter," the trainer explained in a far more serious tone than the subject called for.
Two of my friends, however, were granted vastly different assignments. One, a blond beauty straight off the set of a 1940s film noir, was hired as a lifeguard. Another was hired as the pool cocktail waitress. Both of them were named Karen.
Every day from my perch inside the guest rooms on the upper floors, I could see the Karens "working" in the sun alongside the hotel's large blue pool. Gripping a toilet brush in one hand, a wastebasket in the other, I felt like the mongrel puppy at an animal shelter that has to compete with purebred collies for adoption. Even the two-dollar tip I occasionally plucked from used pillowcases didn't alleviate my deep-seated envy.
Of course, at the time, I rationalized my employment situation in the most mature way I knew how: "I'm too fair-skinned to be a lifeguard and not slutty enough to be a cocktail waitress."
Sadly, my jealousy over the Karens was not an isolated event. Envy is something I've battled ever since I entered the work world, although it often lurks -- at least for a while -- behind other emotions.
I listen to accomplished writers at bookstore readings and comment, with the thin-lipped superiority of a New York Times book critic, about how the writer wasn't that funny, or how unfortunate it was that her last three books didn't sell as well as the first.
I learn about a 13-year-old art prodigy who's commanding six figures for original oils and state, with Freudian concern, how tragic it is that she doesn't have time for hopscotch.
Sometimes, though, the envy is more apparent.
For example, I recently learned that a cousin, now in his mid-30s, had just masterminded his second takeover of an ailing pharmaceutical company. All I could think about was how lamentable it was that my résumé didn't yet boast a single corporate takeover, even though I'm already 40.
Among the many other professionals I've envied are, in no particular order, jailhouse ministers, symphony conductors, playwrights, art-house auctioneers, and anthropology professors. I've also found myself wishing I could be more like people who wear loud clothing or sport colorful tattoos. (Just for the record, I have never envied politicians or accountants.)
For a time I thought my chronic sense of envy was the result of a basic dissatisfaction with my own career choices. But I've recently come to realize that envy is so much more than insecurity.
In September, like everyone else with a television, I sat riveted to footage of New York City firefighters clawing through the rubble that was once the World Trade Center. As I watched them working, covered with sweat, grime, and unspeakable grief, I began thinking about the truly important work that firefighters do. I began to envy their bravery and sense of civic duty. I found myself wondering if I was too old to become a firefighter, completely overlooking the fact that I'm a wuss who's scared of fire and heights. Still, I envied their commitment and determination.
Then it dawned on me that envy is not necessarily about insecurity or unhappiness. It's also about admiration. I've envied others, and coveted -- and, yes, sometimes disparaged -- their capabilities because the qualities those people exhibit are qualities I admire and aspire to.
When I was 20, I envied the Karens because they set out to get "fun" jobs that summer, while I simply took what was available. I envied -- and admired -- their ability to focus and get what they wanted.
The writers I envy most are those who not only write with brilliance but also are disciplined enough to complete whole novels year after year.
And I envy my cousin because he's young, smart as hell, and extremely goal-minded.
When I really think about it, I admire success, public service, artistry, loyalty, confidence, and teaching in any form, and the people I most envy are those who exhibit these qualities in spades.
Now, whenever I feel the sickening knife-twist of envy, I don't automatically think it's because I've accomplished less than I think I should. Instead, I try to see what it is about a person I envy that I also admire. In a sense, the people I'm most jealous of are those who can plug me back into my own value system and remind me what characteristics and behaviors are important to me.
The writers, artists, firefighters, and yes, cocktail waitresses in my life have all given me a tremendous gift: the gift of envy. Now, if I can only teach them about the vital importance of triangular courtesy folds.
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