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There is an easy solution to the question of recusal and campaign contributions. Simply outlaw contributions from attorneys [or members of their firm, collectively] over $1000. to any judicial candidate. That would equalize the playing field and insure that no judge would be biased in favor of any attorney who contributes to their campaign. When it comes to litigants, if their contribution is over $1000. then the judge should recuse . Judicial campaigns should not be corruption factories, but that is what they have turned out to be. When it comes to judicial nominations, if a judge is presiding over a case between a party who assisted in their nomination or campaign, that should be grounds for recusal. To do anything less, would continue to breed corruption. And all Federal and State Recusal Laws should be conformed to the same standards.
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Blue Cross Blue Shield New Mexico may get one last rate hike just under the wire, before new state health insurance transparency rules take effect.
New Mexico Public Regulation Commission Insurance Division hearing officer Aaron Ezekiel concluded April 20 that since Blue Cross' latest rate hike, proposed last year, meets the old requirements of state law, it "must be approved."
If Insurance Division Superintendent John Franchini signs off on the increase, more than 30,000 Blue Cross policyholders who buy their own health insurance will pay 6.9 percent more for that coverage starting June 1.
That would bring Albuquerque policyholder Sonia Shad Goldstein's monthly premiums to $809 for herself and her husband.
"That's more than my mortgage," she told Ezekiel at an April 14 public hearing, her voice faltering. Goldstein, 60, is self-employed. "My rates went up 25 percent last year and 20 percent the year before that," she says. "Now I have a $1,000 deductible and no mental health coverage. I imagine myself, a 60-year-old woman without health insurance, and it scares the bejesus out of me."
As Goldstein notes, the newest increase would come on the heels of a controversial 2010 rate hike. It puts health insurance beyond the reach of policyholders who are already struggling, but find themselves trapped because of age or health problems that have emerged since they first signed up for Blue Cross policies.
"I'm paying $10,000 a year in medical expenses, and our income is dwindling while our health insurance costs and medical costs climb," Albuquerque policyholder Fran Hardy says. "We're paying ridiculous premiums, but my doctor has to fight with [Blue Cross] all the time and isn't always able to get the medication she feels I need. They're trying to ram through as many increases as they can before the new law kicks in."
The division has approved annual, double-digit Blue Cross rate hikes since 2004, records show, in response to the company's repeated claims that it is losing money in New Mexico.
"We're trapped in this cycle where Blue Cross asserts losses, and the health insurance division agrees, and it results in a rate increase," Assistant Attorney General Brian Harris says.
But now, policyholders are urging the PRC to reject Blue Cross' rate hike request and force the company to refile under new rules that went into effect in January. These rules allow PRC staff to consider a company's finances, cash reserves and executive pay when deciding whether to approve a rate hike—but since Blue Cross filed its request in August 2011, the new rules don't apply. Still, those data call into question Blue Cross' claims of poverty.
Last year, Blue Cross parent company Health Care Service Corporation reported a net income of $1.2 billion, up 10 percent from 2010, and has an estimated $8.9 billion in cash reserves—about six times more than New Mexico requires to ensure corporate solvency. Company officials say they need the reserves in case of an influenza pandemic.
"That sounds more like a scare tactic than a legitimate concern," Harris says. "The other figure they cite is that the $8.9 billion comes to one $680 ambulance ride for each of its 13 million members. That's just ludicrous. You're not going to have 13 million people in an ambulance at once. Those are not helpful or relevant examples."
Executive pay at both Blue Cross and HCSC also skyrocketed. Corporate filings obtained by SFR show that the top 10 HCSC executives received $41.7 million in salaries and bonuses in 2011, up from $25 million in 2010—a 65 percent increase that well exceeds the national 14-percent average jump in top executives' compensation.
Former Blue Cross Blue Shield New Mexico president Elizabeth West-Watrin's take jumped from $1.2 million in 2010 to $2 million in 2011—a 75 percent increase. HCSC CEO Patricia Hemingway Hall's compensation jumped from $8 million to nearly $13 million in 2011, records show.
When HCSC bought Blue Cross Blue Shield New Mexico in 2000, it assured state regulators that its cash reserves would make Blue Cross economically viable. But between 2004 and 2011, Blue Cross has cried poor—and the PRC has approved double-digit rate hikes every year except 2010, when a policyholder backlash delayed approval until 2011.
Company officials say Blue Cross lost $7.2 million in New Mexico's individual market last year, and, to maintain solvency, HCSC is subsidizing New Mexico operations from its cash reserves. But those reserves can't be used to forestall needed rate hikes, they claim.
If the rate hike is denied, Blue Cross officials warn they may pull out of rural New Mexico markets—including communities in which no other individual-market insurers operate. That would leave self-employed residents unable to purchase health insurance, despite the federal Affordable Care Act requirement that all adults be insured by 2014.
But many observers harbor doubts about Blue Cross' vulnerability.
Recent losses have been "unclear and ambiguous," Harris tells SFR. The company initially claimed to have lost more than $10 million, but unspecified "further accounting" brought that estimated loss down to the $7.2 million figure, he notes.
And Consumers Union attorney Sondra Roberto says that using HCSC's reserves for one thing (to subsidize operations) but not another (to alleviate pressure on consumers by limiting its rate hike requests) isn't kosher.
"HCSC can't have it both ways, saying, 'On the one hand, this surplus is available to New Mexicans to satisfy solvency protection laws, but it's not available when it comes to keeping rates low because that would be a subsidy from other states,'" Roberts says.
In 2007, Dr. James Rohack, then a member of the American Medical Association's Board of Trustees, alleged that HCSC was increasing rates in Texas counties where it controlled the market to allow lower premiums in areas where it faced competition from other insurers—and that HCSC charged "far higher premiums" to patients and paid lower rates to doctors in New Mexico in order to subsidize key competitive markets like Illinois and Texas. (Regulators did not investigate the allegation.)
Roberto acknowledges that insurers should have some cushion against unexpected events.
"However, at a certain point, some insurers are just way beyond a reasonable cushion," she says. "And at $9 billion, HCSC is at that point."
And while HCSC is a mutual reserve company, she says—meaning policyholders should share in its profits—Albuquerque policyholder Vance Ley says the opposite is happening.
"HCSC isn't under pressure to pay dividends to stockholders," Ley says. "It's unreasonable to expect New Mexico policyholders to subsidize their [executives'] extravagant pay."
He and others urged the division to reject the proposed rate hike so that Blue Cross would have to refile under the new financial transparency rules.
"It's really unfortunate that Blue Cross Blue Shield New Mexico tried to implement this increase before the new law with greater consumer protections went into effect," Roberto agrees.
Although the hearing officer ruled that the PRC must approve the increase, Franchini has the authority to override that conclusion.
"He has discretion," Harris says. "He doesn't have to accept the hearing examiner's conclusions."
Franchini's decision is expected by June 1.
Editor's note: A previous version of this story misspelled Sondra Roberto's name as "Roberts"; this error has been corrected.


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The Southern's Executive Chef Cary Taylor takes his signature comfort food to the streets
Chef Cary Taylor has dedicated his life to bringing Southern food and culture to the Midwest with great succeess that only seems to grow by the day. Taylor got his chops working with such famed chefs as Graham Elliot and Paul Kahan before becoming the executive chef of The Southern, a unique Bucktown hotspot, by the time he was 30. Specializing in high-quality "laid-back" food from his Georgian background, Taylor infuses his roots into everything he makes, including his Southern Mac 'N Cheese food truck, which was hailed as the best new food truck by both Time Out Chicago and the Chicago Reader.
The Chicago City Council recently approved a new food truck ordinance which allows on-board cooking; but food truck advocates are disappointed by the seemingly sluggish appearance of real progress. The new ordinance requires food trucks to have expensive GPS devices to enforce a 200-foot buffer rule between trucks and restaurants, with $2,000 violation fines. Food truck advocates say these regulations will prevent them from getting a real foot-hold in the city, while the mayor's office says the ordinance is a "fair, practical and workable compromise."
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HINGHAM, Mass. — Talbots' fourth-quarter loss widened to $53.2 million, or 77 cents per share, from last year's loss from continuing operations of $2.8 million, or 4 cents per share.
Fiscal year 2011 loss from continuing operations was $111.8 million, or $1.62 per share, compared with last year's income from continuing operations of $7.6 million, or 11 cents per share.
Trudy Sullivan, Talbots president and CEO, said, "Our fourth quarter performance reflects an aggressive promotional and markdown strategy in a challenging retail environment. This resulted in a sequential improvement in both customer traffic and sales trends compared to the third quarter. We were able to clear through excess merchandise to better position ourselves for spring, ending the year with total inventories up approximately 4%. We remain focused on enhancing our product and executing our key strategic initiatives, as the Board continues its evaluation of a full range of strategic alternatives."
The company reported that net sales decreased 1.1% to $289.4 million, compared with $292.6 million in the same period last year. Consolidated comparable sales, which includes stores, Internet, catalog and red-line sales, were approximately flat compared with the prior year, with both December and January positive at 1.6% and 3.2%, respectively.
For the fiscal year 2011, net sales were $1.14 billion for the 52-week period, compared with $1.2 billion in the prior year. Consolidated comparable sales decreased 5.6%, which includes stores, Internet, catalog and red-line sales.
During 2011, the company opened 18 Talbots upscale outlets, closed 69 Talbots stores and ended the year with 517 stores, comprised of 544 locations.
For the first quarter of 2012, Talbots said it expects total sales to be approximately $272 million, down approximately 9.6% compared to the same period last year, due in part to the impact of fiscal 2011 store closings as a result of the company's store rationalization plan.


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Earlier this month you were already told that the Lost Boys are coming back for a sequel — as a direct-to-DVD release (here). Now it seems that may not be true; they are indeed coming back, but not as a DVD movie, but instead as a … theatrical release? That's the word from Moviehole, who quotes an interview with Tom Savini himself as saying, "I'm one of the first vampires you see in the movie. I'm a surfer who runs into the vampires at the beginning of the film, in a sequence that is shot very Sergio Leone-style. They're shooting The Tribe in Vancouver right now, and I'll be there September 11."
Savini goes on to add:
"Both Coreys are in it now," Savini said. "And originally it was going to be direct to video, but because of the success of their reality show, The Tribe is going to go theatrical."
This is actually funny, because on the show "The Two Coreys" on A&E there was an episode where Corey Feldman had to break it to Corey Haim that they weren't going to be in the "Lost Boys" sequel, which led to Haim breaking down and crying onscreen. Obviously that was all staged for dramatic impact. (What, did you think what happened on that show was actually "reality"? Get a life, chump.)
The Lost Boys back on the big screen. God help us all.


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NEW YORK (TheStreet) - After crunching the numbers, economists at Goldman Sachs (GS) believe host nation Brazil is the odds-on favorite to win the 2014 FIFA World Cup.
Goldman's analysis also shows that if Brazil's star players Neymar, Dani Alves, Oscar and Hulk can pull off a World Cup win, there are strong odds stock markets in the country will outperform global indices in the month after a victory. A second place finish, however, should have investors running for the hills.
>> Read More: Germany, Portugal and Ghana Stand In Way of USA World Cup Glory
After conducting a regression analysis on about 14,000 international football matches since 1960, and accounting for explanatory variables such as performance at previous World Cups and whether a country is playing at home, Goldman said in a Wednesday client note Brazil is the favorite to win the World Cup. Brazil is currently fourth in the Coca-Cola/FIFA World Rankings.
Goldman gives Brazil 3:1 odds of winning the World Cup and a 48.5% probability of victory. Argentina comes in with the second highest odds at 9:2 and a 14.1% probability of winning. Other teams with a chance include Germany with 11:2 odds or a 11.4% probability of winning, and Spain at 13:2 odds or a 9.8% probability of victory.
The lowest odds in this year's World Cup go to Costa Rica at 3000:1, or a 0% chance of victory. Other teams with a 0% probability of winning include Cameroon, Japan, Iran, Honduras, Ghana and Algeria.
The United States, captained by Seattle Sounders forward Clint Dempsey, is given 250:1 odds by Goldman Sachs, or a 0.5% probability of winning the World Cup. [TheStreet: "We like the sound of those odds!"]
The report, Goldman's fifth since the 1998 World Cup in France, was conducted by chief economist Jan Hatzius, U.S. economist Sven Jari Stehn, and Donnie Millar.
This year's report is Goldman's first without former asset management Chairman Jim O'Neill, who invented the bank's World Cup guide and also coined the phrase 'BRIC,' an acronym used by economists and investors to denote the world's four major emerging economies: Brazil, Russia, India and China.
Brazil Beats Argentina
Goldman predicts that Brazil, Germany, Argentina and Spain will reach the semifinals of the 2014 World Cup and that Brazil will beat Argentina by a score of 3-to-1 in the Cup final.
However, Goldman said on Wednesday it would update its model daily during the World Cup. It is also worth noting that Goldman incorrectly predicted Brazil would win the 2010 World Cup. Spain, the team Goldman gave the second highest odds, won.
Goldman's Dream Team
Clients of Goldman Sachs selected Brazil's Neymar, Lionel Messi of Argentina and Portuguese sensation Cristiano Ronaldo as the three best forwards in this year's World Cup.
The dream team, as voted by Goldman clients, also includes Eden Hazard of Belgium, Andres Iniesta of Spain, Franck Ribery of France, Dani Alves of Brazil, Sergio Ramos of Spain, Thiago Silva of Brazil and Philipp Lahm of Germany. German goaltender Manuel Neuer was voted as the top net minder by Goldman clients.


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Police officers are on the hunt for a thief who broke into several vehicles in an Oregon neighborhood. According to Fox 12 Oregon, one of the vehicles contained about $500.00 worth of sex toys. The owner of the sex toys (who is actually looking alright in Fox 12's report) told the news outlet that she was embarrassed to tell police about the incident. Although she seemed okay with giving a video taped interview about it.
One can only imagine how the culprit managed to carry $500.00 worth of sex toys right out from under this woman. We assume it took multiple loads to get it all done.
But the theft isn't the real story here. The fun comes in when police show up to interview this young woman who is a Pittsburgh 8, New York 7, and Law school 45. She told the Fox 12 that the officer "asked her to describe everything, in detail. . . ." The video cuts from the victim at that point. But we could imagine that this police officer got a thorough explanation of exactly how all of these items are used… you know, just in case it's relevant.
What the news described as a "cache" in her trunk was being assembled for an upcoming bachelorette party. The article went on to quote the bride-to-be: "It broke my heart, [my friend] worked so hard for so long on all this, and she's done a really good job, and it's just sad to see someone come and take all that away like that. I don't even know what they could use it for."
It will be really interesting when someone explains to this girl exactly what that stuff is used for. But if she really is that naive, her husband shouldn't fret. The great thing about marrying a chaste woman is you can do the weird stuff and tell her it's totally normal.
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The Inn St. Gemme Beauvais is the oldest continuously operated Bed and Breakfast in Missouri. The Inn has earned a Three Star Mobil rating. It has been a recipient of the Golden Star Award from Inn Style, Inc. and has been featured in Country Inns and Midwest Living magazines. The history of the Inn dates back to the 1700s when the daughter of Vital St. Gemme Beauvais farmed the property. The building was constructed in 1848 as a private residence for Felix Rozier and his growing family. The Roziers were prominent and successful merchants in Ste. Genevieve and their family legacy is still observable today. The Inn maintains the splendor of the past with period decor while adding contemporary luxuries in each room. Upon approaching the wide veranda leading to the front porch, one cannot help but have their eyes drawn toward the six tall pillars that grace the front of this three-story brick colonial mansion. After entering the front door your senses are inundated. The four-armed brass chandelier dating back to 1860s located in the foyer demands you immediate attention. The sounds of soft music plays gently in the background while the smell of fresh baked goods lingers in the air. As you turn, you see the elegant dining room with its nineteenth century crystal chandelier which was imported from Florence. It hangs before the carved marble mantle of the fireplace. During your candlelit breakfast, there is bound to be a small fire burning in the fireplace allowing you to bask in the warmth of its glow. There is a small common kitchenette and dining area on the second floor providing guests with a stocked refrigerator, coffee maker, coffees, teas and snacks, all available on an honor basis. Included in your stay is Tea Time at 2:00PM providing teas and breads/cookies, wine and hors d'oeuvers in the evening, and a full four course breakfast.
3.6 on April 26, 2014
Stayed in the Felix Rozier room April 2014. Room was quite nice and the bed very comfortable. Amenities were exceptional and the service was wonderful. I rated the dining experience as meeting expectations because we only were able to partake in the breakfast and the late afternoon wine event. The inn owners were very hospitable and genuine. This was our 4th trip to St. Genevieve and our first in the St. Gemme Beauvais and we will be going back in the future.
5 on June 17, 2012
My wife and I couldn't have been happier with this B&B! Beautiful house, great sitting garden, perfect service from friendly owners and Janet, who's been with them for 40 years! Price includes a delicious breakfast that they'll either deliver to your room or you can enjoy in their beautiful dining room. Price also includes tea time and cocktails with snacks! They also serve one of the bet dinners in town on Fridays and Saturdays. This B&B is especially nice of you don't want to have to socialize wit the other guests. Most guests were nice but kept to themselves. (Which we appreciated). The Carriage House is really big and very private. I highly recommend a stay here! Right in the middle of town too, and only 20 minutes away from great MO wineries! The place and people couldn't have been more charming, and the food and accommodations were outstanding! Thanks! -Denis & Allison (10th anniversary stay in June 2012)
4.0 on September 26, 2011
This Inn was wonderful. The staff were friendly and helpful. The room was comfortable and clean. The food was delicious. Could not have asked for anything more. Awsome experience.
5 on July 07, 2011
I was surprised for my birthday July 20th, 2009 when we showed up at the carriage house for 2 days of enchantment. The room, wine, breakfast, and surroundings were amazing. The folks there were so very polite and accommodating. They did everything possible to make the stay pleasant and it was just that. What a wonderful way to spend a birthday. I hope to repeat the romantic getaway for many years to come.
3.8 on March 02, 2011
We visited off-season for a weekend and stayed in the Carriage House. Loved having the separate building, room was cozy, comfortable, and really clean. Breakfast was excellent - really nice selection and great food! We would definitely stay there again.
5 on July 24, 2010
Great bed and breakfast experience, wonderful room, great food!!!!
5 on June 27, 2010
We stayed here for our anniversary. The Forever Summer room was much larger than conveyed in the picture. Everything was in pristine condition. The antiques were tasteful and a wonderful compliment to the decor. The meals were some of the best we've ever had-a succulent duck dinner and a decadent stuffed French toast breakfast. The owners were very pleasant. We will be going back in the Fall!
5 on June 16, 2010
Are you looking for a relaxing bed and breakfast experience? The Inn St. Gemme Beauvais is the place to go. This facility has always been first-rate, but since the refurbishing project and re-opening in 2009, it is even better. Rooms are comfortable and beautiful. Happy hour is at 5:00 PM with complimentary wine and a homemade delicacy (ours was crab spread). If the weather is fine, you can enjoy this in the lovely gardens surrounding the historic inn. Breakfast is delicious, and there are eight choices so that everyone has the kind of breakfast they would like. The Inn also has a restaurant that serves dinner of French cuisine on weekends. My recommendation is that you make dinner reservations at this restaurant in advance, because you won't want to miss it. The appetizers, entrees and desserts rival any French dining I have experienced (even in France!!). The innkeepers are courteous, friendly, and so helpful. They will anticipate your needs and provide a great experience for you. The location of the Inn is in the heart of historic Sainte Genevieve, with charming shops, parks, churches, etc., within walking distance. I can't wait to go back to the Inn St. Gemme Beauvais.
4.6 on October 17, 2009
My fiance and I stayed here in the Carriage House room for 2 nights. It was a seperate building from the main B&B. Very private and romantic. Janet is an exelent cook and really knows how to get your morning off to a good start. I HIGHLY recommend this B&B. It's a wonderful place to get away from it all.
5 on June 21, 2009
Went down with a group of friends. Had a great time. Would go again. Very nice rooms, was re-done recently and it is very nice!
Located on the first floor, The Garden Room is decorated in the pale pink and greens of a spring garden in bloom. A Victorian couch, settee and antique mahogany queen bed provide comfortable views of the gas burning fireplace. The private bathroom has a standard tub-shower combination. $109.
Nightly Rate: $99 - $99
Also on the first floor, Odile's Room was named after the unmarried daughter who took care of her aging father and inherited the house. With a warm golden palette, this cozy room has a queen bed, settee and Eastlake dresser. The private bath has a large shower. $99.
Nightly Rate: $99 - $99
On the second floor... The Governor's Chambers boasts a sitting room with gas burning fireplace and large bedroom with two queen beds. Eastlake furniture throughout is accented by the warm tones used to decorate. The private bathroom has a standard tub-shower combination. $149
Nightly Rate: $149 - $149
Also on the second floor ... Forever Summer is a light and airy suite decorated in pale yellow and blue to evoke a feeling of summer. The sitting room has two comfortable armchairs in front of the gas burning fireplace. The bedroom is white wicker with a king size bed. A jetted tub for two and separate shower are in the large bathroom. $169.
Nightly Rate: $169 - $169
The Felix Rozier Room is named for the gentleman who built the house for his family in 1848. Slightly masculine in decor, the rich warm tones and antique furnishings have an old world feel. A queen bed, couch and armchair make for a comfortable stay, whether enjoying the gas burning fireplace or the view of Main Street. Large shower in the private bath. $109.
Nightly Rate: $109 - $109
The Marie Louise Room was named for the wife of Felix, and the soothing blue tones of the room reflect the comforting touch of a lady. The antique couch is placed in front of the gas burning fireplace. A queen bed, chairs and Eastlake dresser complete the room. The private bathroom has a large shower. $109.
Nightly Rate: $109 - $109
Located on the third floor, the theme of Hunter's Glen is fox hunting, a sport popular in the late 1800s. The queen size iron sleigh bed, two antique settees and rocking chair make this a very comfortable getaway. The private bath has a large shower. $99.
Nightly Rate: $99 - $99
Tucked into the eaves on the third floor, Grandma's Attic gives you the sense of stumbling into your grandmother's private place. The queen bed, settee and Eastlake dresser provide a cozy shelter from life's storms. The private bath has a standard tub-shower combination. $99.
Nightly Rate: $99 - $99
The Carriage House is our private cottage behind The Inn. Its lovely exposed brick walls take you back in time. The fireplace and double jetted tub will soothe you before curling up in the king bed. $189.
Nightly Rate: $189 - $189
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From St. Louis: Take I-55 south to exit 154. Turn left at bottom of exit ramp. Proceed 1/8 mile (dead ends) to highway 61. Turn right on 61 and proceed approximately 8 miles to yellow flashing light (only traffic signal or sign you will encounter). Turn left at light onto Market Street. Wind into town through residential area. At second stop sign turn left onto Main Street. Proceed 1/8 mile to 78 N. Main Street (on right side of street). From Cape Girardeau: Take I-55 north to exit 150. Turn right onto 32. Proceed approximately 8 miles. After you cross highway 61 (stop light), 32 becomes 4th street. Proceed into town to stop sign at Market Street. Turn right onto Market to stop sign at Main Street. Turn left onto Main Street and proceed approximately 1/8 mile to 78 N. Main Street (on right side of street). If you have any questions, please call us toll free at 800-818-5744.
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There aren't many measurements where schools find satisfaction in being below average, but spending on administrative positions is one area where the Monticello district prides itself on being consistently below state and national averages.
Starting July 1, the district added another administrator to their lineup when they hired former Little Mountain Principal Joe Dockendorf for the new assistant superintendent job.
The new position adds to the district's spending on administrative expenses, but Superintendent Jim Johnson said he is firm in his belief that the added administrator allows them to be more accountable to taxpayers and to the community.
Four months into Dockendorf's new position, his list of responsibilities has taken off at a fast clip.
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What started decades ago as a mere comic book convention has become a massive Hollywood promo blitz for the hottest science fiction, fantasy and super hero properties in film and television.READ more
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Bruce LaBruce's pornographic zombie films are politically and artistically engaged in ways in which too few contemporary horror narratives are.READ more
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True Blood suggests that a change in family structure within a society doesn't necessarily entail a downfall of traditional concepts of morals and values.READ more
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LOS ANGELES — Playing an aloof, sexy Viking vampire sheriff on HBO's "True Blood" requires many things of Swedish actor Alexander Skarsgard, not least amongREAD more
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Here are Rolling Stone's picks for the top 10 greatest Beatles songs. Do you agree or disagree with their picks? Let's discuss it below in the comments section.READ more
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Pop culture thrives on rivalries, but few are as epic as the one between werewolves and vampires -- a rivalry which predates Twilight by, oh, some 60 years.READ more
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Vampire stories may have been around for centuries, but it's undeniable that they've never been quite this popular.READ more
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True Blood's second season showcases the similarities between fundamentalisms -- whether Christian or pagan.READ more
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More than anything, though, I wish all those political pundits would take some time off, to rest and let their vocal cords recuperate. That truly would make for a happy new year.READ more
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There's something not quite right about "True Blood," HBO's new parable/drama series about modern-day vampires living in Louisiana. Let's allow that "READ more
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The goofy vampire romance in True Blood is granted another perspective by Tara (Rutina Wesley), who at least seems aware of life outside of Bon Temps, Louisiana.READ more
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Take Jake's BOAT from the dock on the ice island and head as north as you can go. Travel east now, until you reach another dock located in the Grass Lands. Exit the boat and head right, using Jake's LONG LEGS ability to reach the summit of the mountain.
You will see the Fire Kingdom at the top of the mountain. Walk onto it to enter. Once inside head left until you see the Flame Princess. Press A to start a conversation with her, returning her Fire Pup to her in exchange for a super cool GLOWING SWORD ability.
This will automatically be added to your current sword, causing it to ignite into flames, causing more damage to enemies in battle and also allowing you to melt those annoying ice cubes that made previous areas inaccessible.
That's all there is in the Fire Kingdom! You can exit to your left, heading back now to the Ice Kingdom. You will have to use your new sword ability to help you through the Ice Cave maze and also to melt the entrance to Ice King's Castle so you can put an end to his shenanigans for good!
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text: At the heart of "Bolt" is a dog who comes nose to nose with a reality he never anticipated. It's that dog who caught the eye of executive producer John Lasseter. "The thing that appealed to me most about 'Bolt' from the very beginning was the potential for growth in the main character,"says Lasseter. "To me, that's where the heart of the film comes from. A purely funny movie without any heart is entertaining, but you quickly forget it. 'Bolt' is so enjoyable and memorable because our hero is a dog who is raised on a movie set and made to believe that world is real. That's all he knows. When he gets out in the real world and realizes his entire life has been pretend, he embarks on a journey and discovers what it means to be a real dog." Adds director Byron Howard, "The audience can't help but relate to Bolt in a very real way. We made him a fairly normal dog in the real world who feels pain, hunger and loneliness for the first time. He misses and needs his owner Penny and we can all relate to that." "I think that for people to love a movie they have to love the characters and care about the relationships," says director Chris Williams. "So we definitely wanted to make sure that people really loved Penny and Bolt and wanted them to be together. And we had to make sure that as Bolt embarked on his journey and met Mittens and Rhino, that those three characters played off each other well and made people care about their evolving friendships." "I'm very proud of 'Bolt' and the fact that it fits the mold of the classic Disney films," Lasseter says. "The humor doesn't come just from funny lines. It comes from personalities. That's the number one thing for me in all of our films. You get these great unique personalities that are funny and appealing, and you put them in funny situations. But along with the humor, you have to have heart. Walt Disney always said, 'For every laugh, there should be a tear.' I believe in that. The heart in 'Bolt' comes from the emotional journey and the change that happens along the way. On top of that, you have to make a film very appealing with the highest quality animation and backgrounds." "Chris and Byron have done an amazing job of dividing responsibilities on this film, and communicating with one another to make this an extraordinary film," says producer Clark Spencer. "They're both very much involved in the story process, and then Chris oversees editorial, the recording sessions with the actors, and layout. It then passes to Byron who handles all of the animation side. And then it goes back to Chris for lighting and effects. "Under their guidance, 'Bolt' has turned out to be Disney's most sophisticated computer animated film to date," he adds. "Our Studio has taken a massive leap, I think on all levels, whether it's the way the camera is moving or in the quality of the animation. It's been really fun to work with Chris and Byron on this terrific project, and in helping Disney set the stage for a new era of innovation and excellence." Lasseter concludes, "I believe you need three things done really well to make a successful movie—especially an animated film. You have to tell a compelling story that keeps people on the edge of their seats. You have to populate that story with appealing characters that are memorable. And 'appealing' is the key word there; even the bad guys should be appealing. And then you have to put that story and those characters in a believable world, not realistic, but believable, for the movie and the story that you're telling. It's very important that those three things work closely together. You also need to make a connection with the audience—I call it a foundation—which means you need to show them something that they're familiar with on one level, but then show it to them in a way that they've never seen it before. 'Bolt' is a perfect example of this approach."


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A Falcon parts price guarantee program and a program to improve dispatch reliability are two of the latest efforts launched over the past year by Dassault as part of a multi-year plan to "become the undisputed leader in customer support in business aviation." The programs were announced today on the eve of the European Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition in Geneva. Under the parts program, if Dassault "agrees" that the customer could find an equivalent component with the "added value" as a genuine factory replacement part, the company will match the price anytime before installation. The "Reliability Plus" program is aimed at enhancing dispatch reliability by averting "unscheduled component removals preventing unnecessary delayed or canceled flights." Of the six major business jet OEMs graded by AIN readers in 2005, Dassault was rated fifth overall.
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If you are drafting your company's social media policy, monitoring the NLRB's decisions is a good idea:
The NLRB has again weighed in on workplace social media policies. And, consistent with its recent decisions in Costco Wholesale Corp. and Karl Knauz Motors, Inc., found DISH Network's social media policy unlawful. Specifically, citing both cases, the Board found that DISH Network's social media policy improperly banned employees from making "disparaging or defamatory comments about DISH Network."
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Eugene A. Permyakov
1970 Graduated from the Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology
1976 PhD in Physics and Mathematics
1989 Doctor of Sciences in Biology
1970-1993 Institute of Theoretical and Experimental Biophysics of RAS
1991, 1993 Ohio State University
Since 1994 Professor of Biophysics and Director of the Institute for Biological Instrumentation of the Russian Academy of Sciences. Head of the Laboratory of New Methods in Biology.
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Intrinsically disordered caldesmon binds calmodulin via the "buttons on a string" mechanism
Does intrinsically disordered caldesmon bind calmodulin via the "buttons on a string" mechanism?
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Structure determination of Murine Norovirus NS6 proteases with C-terminal extensions designed to probe protease–substrate interactions
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Hinako has been a successful teen model for several years, when suddenly a new rising star appears: Mashiro Yuu. Cute, innocent and feminine - how can Hinako stay at the top of the fashion world? But what if the newcomer isn't what she seems to be..?


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Jan. 20, 2009
Oxford, Ohio--For the third time this season, Miami University has swept Swimmer of the Week honors in the Mid-American Conference. The RedHawk men's team celebrates junior DAVE BROWN's (Lake Orion, MI) second MAC honor of 2008-09, while the women's swimming team salutes sophomore Sarah Bullock as its squad's fourth league weekly honoree.
Bullock won the 500 freestyle and the 1650 free, and led Miami past rival Cincinnati last Friday, 181.5 to 112.5. Bullock took the 500 free in a time of 5:07.71 to lead a 1-2-3-4 Miami finish in that event. Her 1650 clocking of 17:16.73 beat runner-up and teammate Jenn Flaherty (Scarborough, ME). The RedHawks improved their dual meet record during the 2008-09 season to 8-1.
On Saturday, Brown captured both the 100- and 200-yard freestyle events in respective times of :47.22 and 1:43.75 in a 131-101 win over Buffalo. He, sophomore Mark Healey, senior Zac Siegel and senior Nick DuPuis won the 400 freestyle relay race with a season-best clocking of 3:08.66. On Friday, in a dual meet against Cincinnati, Brown finished second in the 50-yard freestyle.
Altogether, Miami's men's and women's swimmers and divers have had nine MAC honorees this season.
Previous MAC Women's Swimmers of the Week
Oct. 21: Jacy Dyer, Toledo
Oct. 28: Kasey Carpenter, Miami
Nov. 4: Stephanie Zielinski, Akron
Nov. 11: Allison Stevens, Miami; and Ashley Marion Ohio
Nov. 18: Cathryn Collins, Akron
Nov. 26: Mary Ehresman, Ball State
Dec. 3: no competition
Dec. 10: Malarie Schmidt, Miami; and Jacy Dyer, Toledo
Dec. 17: Emily Haifley, Ball State
Jan. 13: Katie Carter, Akron
Jan. 20: Sarah Bullock, Miami
Previous MAC Men's Swimmers of the Week
Oct. 21: Austin Laksa, Ball State
Oct. 28: Mike Carroll, Miami
Nov. 4: Dave Brown, Miami
Nov. 11: Derick Roe, Eastern Michigan
Nov. 18: Chris Heaton, Miami
Nov. 26: Chris Krupa, Ball State
Dec. 3: no competition
Dec. 10: Chris Heaton, Miami
Dec. 17: Austin Laska, Ball State
Jan. 13: Chad Miller, Buffalo
Jan. 20: Dave Brown, Miami


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- Hotspots of large rare deletions in the human genomeW Edward C Bradley
Department of Medicine, Universite de Montreal, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
PLoS ONE 5:e9401. 2010..We have examined the genomic distribution of large rare autosomal deletions in a sample of 440 parent-parent-child trios from the Quebec founder population (QFP) which was recruited for a study of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder...
- More is less: inactivation and deletion events and the search for tumor suppressor genesW Edward C Bradley
Centre de Recherche du CHUM, Research, JA deSeve Bldg, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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- Monoallelic chromatin conformation flanking long-range silenced domains in cancer-derived and normal cellsDomenic Di Paola
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Sacred Places: Churches around Buffalo
The Buffalo History Museum has some great digital initiatives, some of which are proudly featured on New York Heritage. Earlier this year, they hosted an intern who replicated a 1901 map done by the Charity Organization Society of Buffalo in a modern setting: Google maps!
You can see the interactive map […]
Colorizing the Past
I recently learned how to colorize black-and-white photographs with a course on Lynda.com (thanks for the opportunity, NY 3Rs Association!). Naturally, I put these new-found skills to use on some of the wonderful old photographs accessible on New York Heritage.
Choosing a collection to pluck photos from was difficult; there are so […]
Recording Disasters: Floods of 1913
Generally, New York State is a quiet place. We're not tornado central, our earthquakes are pretty tame, and it's been a long time since a tsunami has reached Oneonta.
That said, we have had our fair share of terrible storms and consequential floods. A lot of those floods from the 20th Century were documented carefully […]
Albany Public Library
Albany Public Library is happy to have recently joined NY Heritage! Though our collection will grow over time, we have already made some very interesting objects available. We would like to highlight "A Bicentennial of Albany Views: 1963-1967 and 1974-1975 Compared."
This album of photographs was handmade by Florence L. Powell, a […]
Albany Collections in the News
The Albany area is well represented in New York Heritage and lately, some of these great collections have been featured on All Over Albany, a great website that highlights special things about and to do in the Capital region.
In April, the site explored the recently added Albany Public Library collection from their Pruyn […]
Grants Awarded for New Collections on NYHeritage
South Central Regional Library Council (SCRLC) has awarded two Regional Bibliographic Data Bases and Interlibrary Resources Sharing (RBDB) Grants to member organizations in support of digitization.
The first award, given to the Cortland County Historical Society, will provide $1,044 to digitize the Society's large collection of Brockway Company-related images currently in one […]
Stereograms in Motion
What can I say? I love making these, and I think I've waited long enough since our last post about stereograph animations.
Trophy Point, West Point
19th Century Names
Are you brainstorming names for a new baby or pet? Are you trying to come up with that perfect alias for your stint undercover?
The Social Security Administration has a great database of baby names that searches all Social Security card applications for births after 1879. But what was popular before that?
Thanks […]
Yearbook Designs
New York Heritage has hundreds and hundreds of digitized yearbooks, which you can see and browse or search by school on our Yearbooks page.
Recently we've pinned nearly 100 of our favorite yearbook designs over on Pinterest. You can see the board here:Yearbooks Over the Years.
Streetviews: Then & Now
It's time for more then-and-now with Google Map Streetview!
Pulaski Park in Syracuse, NY: 2011 & 1950s
Little Falls Public Library, Little Falls, NY: 2008 & 1800s
Elmwood Avenue in Geneva, NY: 2009 & ca. 1900
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Kroger deals 7/28: New "What a Deal" promo, produce, chicken & more!
Posted July 28, 2013
Kroger has a new What a Deal promotion this week including good buys on ice cream, chips, orange juice, soda, peanut butter and more. There are also additional deals on peaches, tomatoes, sprite melons, green beans, cherries, chicken breast, sour cream, soda and more!
Please share any other good deals you find!
Kroger Coupon Policy Basics
Kroger policy change effective May 12: Kroger stopped doubling coupons as of May 12th.
Senior Citizen Discount on Tuesday's: Age 55 and up receive a 5% discount on total grocery bill (excludes alcohol, tobacco and prescriptions)
Kroger digital e-coupons can be found at the link in the box above. You cannot couple a digital coupon with a paper coupon at Kroger. If you have a digital coupon loaded to your card, the register will automatically deduct it and will not allow you to use the paper coupon. Digital coupons do not double. Click HERE for the digital coupons.
Double the fuel points on weekends in July: From July 1 - July 31, you can download the new fuel savings digital coupon to your reward card and receive 2x fuel points every Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Visit their website for more information.
Friday freebie: Be sure to check the Kroger.com digital coupons on Friday, August 2 for a free General Mills Ultimate Helpers (version of Hamburger Helper) to download to your Kroger card. You must redeem the coupon by 8/17.
4X Fuel Points on clothing gift cards: Get 4X the fuel points when you buy any clothing gift cards.
New What a Deal Promotion: Buy 5 and Get $5 off instantly at checkout. It's like getting $1 off per item. Here are some of the better deals from the ad. There will be other unadvertised deals in the store as well:
Boulder Canyon potato chips, 6.5 oz, select, $2.49 - $1 promo discount AND $1 coupon from commonkindness.com recently = .49
Turkey Hill Ice Cream, $2.99 - $1 promo discount AND $1 coupon from 7/14 and 5/12 RP = .99 – good price!
Betty Crocker fruit snacks, $2.49 - $1 promo discount AND .50/2 coupon from 6/23 SS, Kroger digital e-coupon, or .60/2 from Pillsbury.com coupons
Ben & Jerry's ice cream, 16 oz., $2.99 - $1 promo discount AND $1/2 coupon from 6/30 RP
Oscar Mayer wieners, $2.48 - $1 promo discount = $1.48
Kraft salad dressing, $2.49 - $1 promo discount = $1.49
Cheetos or Fritos, $2.49 - $1 promo discount = $1.49
Ocean Spray cocktail juice, 64 oz, $2.69 - $1 promo discount = $1.69
Florida's Natural orange juice, 59 oz, $2.99 - $1 promo discount = $1.99 (good price for oj)
Pepsi or 7UP, 6 pack bottles, $2.99 - $1 promo discount AND $1.00 coupon from 7/28 SS = .99 (very good price for this size)
Jif peanut butter, 16 oz, $2.99 - $1 promo discount = $1.99 (good price for Jif)
Kellogg's Pop Tarts, 12 count (larger box), $2.99 - $1 promo discount AND $1/3 coupon from 6/23 RP or Kelloggs website = $1.66 each
Pantene shampoo or conditioner, select, $3.59 - $1 promo discount AND possible BOGO from 7/28 PG insert
Olathe sweet corn, 4 for $1
Sprite melons, .99
Roma tomatoes, .99/lb
Yellow peaches, .99/lb
Head lettuce, .99 each
Eggplant, .99/lb
Green beans, .99/lb
Kroger grape tomatoes, locally grown, 10 oz, $1.50
Athena cantaloupe, locally grown, $1.99 each
Red Cherries, $1.99/lb – good price for cherries!
Kroger value chicken breasts, boneless, $1.99/lb
Boneless pork chops, value pack, $2.99/lb
Gwaltney Great bologna, 12 oz, $1.00
Beef London broil, $3.49/lb
Snow crab clusters, $5.99/lb
Dairy and Frozen
Kroger sour cream, 16 oz, $1.00 – good price
Barilla pasta, select varieties, $1.00 - .75/2 Barilla Plus coupon from 7/28 SS (if this variety is included)
Kroger bread and buns, $1.00
7UP, 2 ltr, $1.00
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The city of South Charleston may not have salt to treat roads this winter, city council was warned Thursday.
"There seems to be a major shortage," Mayor Frank Mullens said. "We haven't even been able to get a bid. And the price has skyrocketed, more than doubled."
Mullens said the city has about 100 tons left from last winter, but "that might last one night."
He said salt suppliers normally mine only what they have orders for, from each respective municipality, but that this year, the city hasn't been able to even place an order.
"We have a lot of irons in the fire," Mullens said. "The West Virginia Municipal League is also trying to help.
"I've been told the whole state of Michigan hasn't received any bids," he continued. We are working to resolve this issue, even checking about getting salt from Egypt. Hopefully we will have better report next time we meet."
In other business, council:
· Approved the vacating of an alley to make way for the Sheetz convenience store construction.
· Approved the closure of sections of Seventh Avenue near the mound for Summerfest from Wednesday, Aug. 13 through Saturday, Aug. 16. The city also will waive the open container laws for Oaks and Ashby Streets during the event, as is the custom.
· Reappointed local principal Mellow Lee to the Library Board.
· Witnessed the swearing in of a new police officer, Jordan Edens, 22. One more policeman will be hired by December to bring the department up to full staff, Police Chief Brad Rinehart said.
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Gerry Harvey just lost A$100m in a day, buys Harvey Norman shares amid rout
OPINION: Harvey Norman shares tanked badly on Monday, and the only thing we know for sure is that the Gerry Harvey-run retailer will be getting one hell of a please explain notice from the ASX.
Shares dropped more than 8 per cent on Monday - wiping hundreds of millions from its market capitalisation - with no obvious explanation for the rout.
Gerry himself should be looking for an answer given his personal wealth was down more than A$100 million (NZ$109 million) on the day. He even tried to shore up the share price, buying two million shares for A$8.7m and posting a notice to the ASX within hours.
But what caused the rout? Let's go through what we do know.
READ MORE: Harvey Norman's billionaire boss has a message for tax stirrers: "Piss off"
Long time Harvey Norman executive David Matthew Ackery issued a directors notice earlier on Monday, announcing he had sold A$1.5m worth of shares to pay off an ANZ loan which was secured against his stake in the retailer.
It was the second share sale by a director in less than a week with Gerry's wife, Harvey Norman CEO Katie Page, selling some stock last week.
Trading in the stock has been heavy since she announced her sale.
The other news of interest on Monday was some research from Credit Suisse predicting who would be road kill when Amazon finally comes to Australia.
Harvey Norman gets a mention, but the impact would not be as bad for the retail giant as would be for rival businesses like JB HiFi, Myer and Super Retail.
Harvey Norman is probably the best insulated from any Amazon threat, according to the Credit Suisse report.
Could it be the markets got scared by a report in Saturday's Australian Financial Review by Neil Chenoweth?
It raised fresh questions about the byzantine structure that governs Harvey Norman's franchisee business and the transparency of the company's accounts.
Especially in relation to the jaw dropping 110 franchise operations which fail each year, and how the losses of these failed shops are recorded in its accounts.
It certainly would have emboldened the short sellers Gerry was lambasting at the company's AGM in November, and if the reports of ASIC's interest in Harvey Norman's accounts are true - the market might just be waiting for the other shoe to drop.
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arjen a suggestion (actually this suggestion might be useful for everyone):grab a screencasting tool (camtasia old v3 -- free, wink -- free, bb flashback express -- cheap), and make a screencast showing how to use it. I suggest it for plaintextwiki mainly just because its a cool idea that people might need to see in action to understand.
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Owl, I remember the same thing about George. Thing is, back then, EVERYONE was taking their 2 guards and trying to make them a PG because of Magic's effectiveness. (I think I remember the Hawks even trying to shoehorn Steve Smith into a PG role) A lot of teams, us included, were trying to fit a square peg in the proverbial round hole. I don't think this is the case.
Yes, we may be doing it out of necessity, but I see more of the raw tools to be a PG out of Lance then I ever did George.


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If you're one of the treadmill-hating exercisers, you can make your elliptical workout tougher by going hands-free. "If you're holding on, you're stabilizing yourself," says Perkins. "That means all of the little baby stabilizer muscles don't have to work." By letting go, you force these balancing muscles to do their job—and that can help you torch a few extra calories, even if you're swinging your arms to help keep your body upright. (Similarly, if you hold on to the treadmill bar, you'll compromise your burn.)
You can also try switching the direction your legs are pumping. "A lot of people forget to go backward on the elliptical," says Perkins. "That's an awesome way to increase the intensity and get a new kind of workout."


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The Vaude Rock Ultralight 25 has enough options in its 13.4-ounce (380 g) body that it can be used for extended day hikes or short, minimalist backpacking trips. It is rugged enough to handle modest bushwhacking and has ample capacity and functionality for adventure racers. While the Rock Ultralight 25 is far from the lightest 1525 cubic inch (25 L) volume pack on the market, it is among the most versatile and durable at a very affordable price.
What's Good
- Removable hipbelt
- Bungee cord compression system and external gear storage
- Ice axe loops and reinforced attachment points
- Very water resistant
- Loads compress well
- Versatile
What's Not So Good
- Compression cords can interfere with mesh side pockets
- Mesh pockets are tight and hard to reach
|2005 Rock Ultralight 25
|Frameless, top loading, top pocket
|One size, 1525 ci (25 L)
|Measured weight 13.4 oz (380 g) with hipbelt; manufacturer's specification 13.8 oz (390 g)
|Body is 210d diamond ripstop nylon PU coated; sides are silicone coated nylon; shoulder straps are padded with EVA foam with Gertex; backpanel is 210d diamond ripstop nylon PU coated
|Removable hipbelt, two mesh side pockets, top pocket with internal loop, bungee cord attachment points, reinforced attachment points for additional webbing straps, two ice axe loops, sternum strap, hydration port
Volume To Weight Ratio
|113.8 ci/oz (based on 1525 ci and a measured weight of 13.4 oz)
Comfortable Load Carrying Capacity
|15 lb (6.82 kg) estimated comfortable load for an average person carrying the pack all day
Carry Load to Pack Weight Ratio
|17.9 (based on a 15 lb load and a measured weight of 0.84 lb)
The world of small-volume backpacks is rife with heavy, very tough, and over built packs, as well as light, minimalist, and more fragile packs. The Rock Ultralight 25 fills a niche in between these two extremes and does so quite well. The pack's main compartment can easily swallow all you need for an extended day hike, or brief backpacking trip if you pack extremely light. The top pocket is surprisingly roomy; I found it to be a fine place to store items I wanted easy access to during the day like lunch, snacks, my camera, and a windshirt. The two mesh side pockets are large enough to hold 1-liter Nalgene canteens securely. Items can be cinched down against the sides of the pack with side bungee cords and basic cordlocks. In fact, these horizontal cords sometimes are too secure and can get in the way of accessing items in the side pockets.
The front of the Rock Ultralight 25 sports two short and two long adjustable cords which give you plenty of options to stow gear – e.g. rain coat, poncho, sleeping pad, or tarp – to the outside of the pack. There are two reinforced attachment points on the front of the pack where you could attach such hard to position gear as crampons. The two ice axe loops on the bottom of the pack round out the external attachment options that this backpack offers.
A total of four cords provide compression. The two short cords above the mesh pockets serve best to secure items that extend outside the pockets. The two longer cords angle up from the mesh pockets towards the center of the backpack. All the cords have cordlocks that can easily be adjusted to tighten or loosen the cords as pack volume or external gear storage needs dictate. The top pocket can be cinched down to the pack with a webbing strap equipped with a lightweight buckle.
Four adjustable cords provide both ample compression, and extensive external gear storage options.
The Rock Ultralight 25 has the Vaude Alpin Light suspension system, consisting of two vertical contoured EVA foam pads sewn to the backpanel, 2.25-inch wide padded shoulder straps, and a 0.75-inch wide webbing hipbelt. I found the suspension system capable of comfortably carrying loads up to 15 pounds. Above that I started to notice the weight on my shoulders. The hipbelt is minimal and mostly serves to snug the pack to your body.
The Alpin Light suspension system is made of two body-contouring, slightly stiffer and padded pieces of material that are part of the backpanel. These provide enough rigidity to keep the Rock Ultralight 25 from being just a mere bag with shoulder straps.
Vaude does not provide torso fit lengths for the Rock Ultralight 25, but says the pack will best fit people between 5'7″ and 6'2″ in height. I am 5'5″ tall with a torso length of 18 inches. I found that the backpack fit me fairly well and I had no problem wearing it all day long.
You get quite a lot of backpack for the suggested retail price of $50 (US). The Rock Ultralight 25 will definitely replace my much heavier, comparably sized, standard daypack. I would have no qualms about using this pack under many off-trail conditions.
What's Unique
The Rock Ultralight 25 uses durable yet light fabrics throughout its construction. This makes the pack unusual in its weight class. I took it through several miles of dense Michigan forests and the pack has come through without a scratch (which is something my skin cannot attest too). The PU coated fabric is also remarkably water resistant. These features make this a solid, yet very light, performer in many more situations than you might first suspect.
Recommendations for Improvement
- Angling the side pocket openings forward could make inserting and removing gear easier.
- While the hipbelt is technically removable, I found it exceptionally difficult to slide it through the narrow sleeve in order to do so. Making the sleeve a little wider would solve this problem with only a slight increase in overall weight.


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Digby powerlifter beats own national record at competition
DIGBY, NS - A powerlifting powerhouse in Digby has just smashed his own national record, and is set to take on the international competition.
Dogs and their owners zoom down the track at Ontree near Ski Martock during the second East Coast Mushing Jamboree on March 19.
©Colin Chisholm
MARTOCK, N.S. - There's an intensity to watching a group of dogs rush down a hill, pulling a small sled behind them, as the rider kicks out with their foot behind them. The dogs pant as they dash, eyes wide, down the snow-covered hill.
It's the second day of the East Coast Mushing Jamboree at Ontree near Ski Martock, and dozens of dogs and their owners are taking part in the excitement.
Shelly Repchull, one of the event organizers, said the event, now in its second year, has doubled in size in terms of participants, with people coming from all over Atlantic Canada.
"Our teams are made up of family pets, and the jamboree is about getting all of these people together," Repchull said. "It's a huge social event for everybody, for all the mushers, they can learn from one another."
Repchull said this type of sport is described as micro-mushing, which involves using one to four dogs to pull a small kick sled, scooters, mountain bikes, or a person on skis.
The kind of vehicle and number of dogs varies widely with each event.
Some race down a track with blinding speed with four dogs on a small 'kick sled', while others keep pace on cross-country skis with their canine partner in front.
Children give micro mushing a try during a break between relays at the East Coast Mushing Jamboree in Martock.
©Colin Chisholm
A growing sport
Repchull said micro-mushing is a growing sport in Atlantic Canada, and the increase in attendance seems to only emphasize that.
The jamboree itself isn't super competitive; other than some prizes, cupcakes and bragging rights, the goal is simply to come together to learn and socialize.
Repchull participates in micro-mushing herself with the help of her two dogs, a Nova Scotia duck toller and a Labrador-husky mix.
"It was more popular in Western Canada initially, in Manitoba and B.C., and it's big in Quebec as well, and people started realizing, oh my God I can do this with my family dog," she said. "It's great exercise for the human and the animal."
Repchull said pretty much any type of dog can participate in micro-mushing - and many different breeds were seen at the jamboree: from border collies to Jack Russell terriers, German shepherds to doberman pinschers.
All that's needed is the proper gear and canine power.
Dogs can pull roughly three times their weight, said Repchull. Dogs shouldn't mush until they're at least 18 months old so they can fully develop, but training can begin earlier.
"You and your dogs are working together as a team; the dogs aren't doing all of the pulling. Like if you're on a bike, you're peddling along with them, so you're both getting exercise," she said.
"The animals love it, they get so excited, they know it's coming. As you start packing up the gear and the harnesses, they know they're going to go do something fun."
Repchull said there will likely be another jamboree next year as well.
Dogs and humans work together as they work their way around the track in Martock for the second East Coast Mushing Jamboree.
©Colin Chisholm
Participants get in on the fun
Jonathan Lucas brought his kennel of dogs to Newport Corner from the Yukon, where he's been racing competitively for years.
"We've got 80 acres, so we built trails on our own land and run them wherever we're allowed to," Lucas said.
Lucas brought the dogs to the jamboree to let them get some more experience and socialize with other dogs.
"You don't need a kennel of dogs to do this, you really only need one dog to make it work, and they'll enjoy it," he said. "I started off with a rottweiler, he wanted to pull and I didn't want to cross-country ski, so he pulled me. It's very healthy for the dog and the person."
Dave Fraser from East Uniacke said he got interested in the idea after his grandchildren wanted his dog to pull them through the snow.
"I got started up with micro-mushing after meeting others already in the sport," he said.
Fraser describes his dog, a larger golden retriever mix, as "stronger than an ox that loves to pull."
Dave Fraser from East Uniacke tries out the track with his dog and a kick sled.
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418th Transportation Company
The mission of the 418th Transportation Company is to provide and transport bulk fuel and general cargo in support of III Corps and Fort Hood.
The 418th Transportation Company was first constituted on 13 April 1944 in the Army of the United States as the 418th Port Company, Transportation Corps and activated on 5 June 1944 in Algeria. It was inactivated on 11 December 1945 at Camp Kilmer, New Jersey.
The unit was redesignated on 8 September 1947 as the 418th Transportation Port Company and allotted to the Organized Reserves. It was activated on 22 September 1947 at Newark, New Jersey. The Organized Reserves as a whole was redesignated on 25 March 1948 as the Organized Reserve Corps and then on 9 July 1952 as the Army Reserve. The Company remained assigned this entity. It was inactivated on 6 May 1952 at Newark, New Jersey.
The Company was redesignated on 18 April 1967 as the 418th Transportation Company. It was concurrently withdrawn from the Army Reserve and allotted to the Regular Army and activated on 6 July 1967 at Fort Hood, Texas.
The 418th Transportation Company recieved participation credit for 3 campaigns in Southwest Asia in support of Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm in 1990-1991: Defense of Saudi Arabia, Liberation and Defense of Kuwait, and Cease-Fire.
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One of the most difficult aspects of running a business is collecting money that's due you. Sometimes the task is relatively easy. Other times, you have to be persistent with slow paying or no-paying customers. To successfully collect debts over the phone, you need to be familiar with the laws. You also need to know how to use tact and common courtesy to remain professional.
Things You'll Need
- FTC's Fair Debt Collection Practices Act
- Debt information, including contact phone numbers
- Telephone
Read and familiarize yourself with the Federal Trade Commission's Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (see Resources). This will enable you to collect debts over the phone in a legal manner.
Read over each debtor's information before you call so the details are fresh in your mind. Keep the debtor's account information in front of you so you can refer and make notes to it during the call.
Take a deep breath and clear your mind of other things. If you've had a bad day, don't let it color this phone call. To collect debts over the phone, you need to maintain a professional attitude. Don't use profanity, and don't lose your cool and raise your voice.
Call the debtor. Make sure you reach the right person before you begin the conversation. If you're calling a business, don't let yourself be shuffled around; determine who the responsible payer is and stay after him.
Identify yourself (or your company) and tell the debtor why you're calling. Stay focused on your objective: to collect a debt. If the debtor tries to get you off the subject, keep bringing the conversation back to the debt.
End the call with an exact date when you can expect payment of the debt. If the debtor claims that he can't pay the full amount, suggest a payment plan. Find out how much he can pay, and how often, until the debt is fully paid. Take notes so that you can refer to them later and make sure the debtor pays as agreed.


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Thule Hang Two Surf Board Carrier
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- Deluxe-quality transportation for up to two surfboards/sailboards
- Universal mounting hardware attaches directly to virtually all factory and aftermarket roof rack cross bars
- Includes easy-to-use, strong straps for stable transportation
- Includes easy-to-follow instructions
- Lifetime Warranty
Put a Thule Hang Two on your roof, and you'll be ready to Hang Ten! The Thule 554XT Hang Two Surfboard Carrier holds up to two surfboards or sailboards in soft cradles. With its universal hardware, the Hang Two mounts to just about any base roof rack's cross bars.
The Thule 554XT Hang Two's oversize, soft cradles offer great protection and stability for your boards while in transit. It includes strong straps that also offer additional stability, even at highway speeds. Your Thule 554XT Hang Two Surfboard Carrier comes with easy-to-follow instructions and comes backed with a Lifetime Warranty.


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Testimony of John R. Griffin, Secretary, Maryland Department of Natural Resources before the U.S. Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works
This is from a Pew Center on Climate Change post full of other useful links:
To adapt to the problems caused by global climate change, Maryland Governor Martin O'Malley recently issued an executive order requiring state agencies to consider the risk of coastal flooding and sea level rise when proposing projects for new state-owned structures. The directive will come into effect after July 1, 2013, when state agencies release requirements for such facilities.
Marylanders have already lost 13 islands in the Chesapeake Bay and continue to lose 580 acres of shore per year. The state's coastline is the fourth longest in the continental United States and is considered a "hotspot" for sea-level rise because levels are rising at an annual rate three to four times faster than in other parts of the world. According to the USGS, the shoreline has experienced an increase of 2-3.7 millimeters per year compared to a global average of less than 1 millimeter…


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it's because different frequencies are used by different countries for different purposes, not that it won't work, but that it's illegal and sometimes just not practical. an example: say you want to use a US wireless in the UK, well, that would be a bad thing because in the UK, they use the same frequencies that we use for wireless microphones for their military and defense communications. you will be found out and they will not like it. i know a big-time pro-field audio guy that's got some of those wacky wirelesses that can get every frequency and he's got a book that lists every country and what frequencies are used for what activity. i'm not on his level. i usually just rent a wireless from a local place. saves me time and headache. also, when it breaks i have someone who can get me a new one.
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The Spring Equinox – Ostara
The Spring This year it falls on March 20th at 04.30 GMT. This is the time when the planet is in perfect balance between light and dark.
A wonderful time to take advantage of creating balance and harmony in your life today and every day with this down-loadable guided meditation.
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Traditionally the Spring Equinox is celebrated as one of the 4 pagan fire festivals and is sometimes known as Ostara.
The origin actually comes from the germanic Goddess of Spring Eostre, celebrating a time of fertility and of sowing seeds. Germanic tribes honoured this lunar goddess who mated with a fertility god around this time of year, and then gave birth nine months later – at Yule.
In ancient Rome, the followers of Cybele believed that their goddess had a consort who was born via a virgin birth. His name was Attis, and he died and was resurrected each year during the time of the vernal equinox (between March 22 and March 25).
In most ancient cultures there are Gods and Goddesses relating to fertility being celebrated. The Roman God Mithras and The Goddess Cybele whose legends are remarkably similar to the Jesus resurrection story and the virgin birth.
The Mayans celebrate the return of the sun serpent and have done since ancient times.
There is also the ancient Egyptian Festival of Pelusia, with the Egyptian Goddess Isis working her spring magic to ensure the flooding of the Nile later in the year, thereby guaranteeing a fruitful harvest.
Many modern religions have festivals around this time as well.
Christians celebrate Easter and the resurrection of Christ, Jews celebrate the Passover, Hindu's have Holi a celebration of fire, colour, fertility and new life. Persians have Chahar-Shanbeh Suri where people purify their homes and leap over fires to welcome the 13-day celebration of No Ruz, which means "new day." It is a celebration of hope and 20th March is also Palm Sunday


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Masters of the head melt Mastodon release their new album Once More 'Round the Sun on Friday June 20, and we have the video for new single High Road.
Speaking about the song, guitarist Bill Kelliher said: "I wrote that on a day off while we were on tour in Luxembourg. I was sitting in this rainy city on a Sunday, and nothing was open. I felt like I needed to write something to reflect how I was feeling. I started banging on a guitar. I was thinking Neurosis and The Melvins low-tuned with a little more pop sensibility for the chorus."
Drummer Brann Dailor added: "You can headbang to that one for days. I love the simplicity of it. Lyrically, it's an angry number where you want to see someone destroyed. It's heavy-handed in that sense, but it's the fantasy I felt at the time."
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What is maternity leave?
Maternity leave, now often called parental or family leave, is the time a mother (or father) takes off from work for the birth or adoption of a child. Actual paid "maternity leave" — while the norm in almost all countries — is unusual in the United States, although some enlightened companies do offer new parents paid time off, up to six weeks in some cases.
Most likely, you'll use a combination of short-term disability (STD), sick leave, vacation, personal days, and unpaid family leave during your time away from work.
The picture did improve in 1993 with the passage of the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), which entitles most workers to up to 12 weeks of job-protected medical leave for birth or adoption. However, the FMLA doesn't cover those who work for smaller companies and guarantees only unpaid leaves.
Which benefits are available to you will depend very much on which state you live in. In 2002, California led the way in enacting paid family leave, and other states such as Washington and New Jersey followed suit. And not all states allow women to take short-term disability leave to cover pregnancy, birth, and postpartum recovery.
Your employer may have policies that dictate the order in which you can take different kinds of leave. In any case, you'll want to start looking into your options as early as you can during your pregnancy and make sure you have all your paperwork sorted out before the baby arrives.
How does short-term disability work?
Short-term disability is meant to cover your salary — or a portion of it — during the time that you're unable to do your job due to illness, injury, or childbirth. Many large employers and unions offer it, as do several states. (It's generally provided automatically to all employees or residents, not as an optional benefit you have to sign up for.)
If your state provides STD, you may pay a small amount out of each paycheck to cover your share. If your employer or union provides it, the cost may be covered for you. If none of them provides STD, or if the coverage is insufficient, you can purchase your own policy or additional coverage through an insurance provider for a monthly premium.
Private STD insurance through your employer or a provider will generally pay between 50 and 100 percent of your salary for a certain number of weeks, depending on how many years you've worked for the company. (The maximum amount you can receive is usually capped.)
Six weeks is the standard amount of time covered for pregnancy. Some plans allow more time if you've had complications or a cesarean delivery, and many also cover bedrest before birth.
State STD benefits typically cover half to two-thirds of your salary, and the coverage for pregnancy usually lasts four to six weeks but can last up to 12 weeks. In California, for example, you're covered at 55 percent of your usual salary up to a maximum of $1,075 per week for up to four weeks before your due date and up to six weeks after delivery. You may be able to get extended coverage after the birth if you've had a c-section or medical complications, but your doctor must certify this.
If both your state and your company offer STD, you may be required to use the full state benefit and have your employer's coverage make up the rest. You'll still end up with the same amount of pay as if you were getting your employer's full benefit, but you'll get it in two checks, one from the state and one from your company's provider.
Many programs require that you be out of work for up to a week before you can start to collect disability benefits. Your employer or your state's program may require you to use up your accrued sick days or vacation days before your disability benefits kick in. That's not necessarily a bad thing, as those days are paid at your full salary.
Will I have to pay income tax on disability income?
It depends on who's paying the insurance premiums for your coverage. The portion of your salary that you receive from your employer's coverage is taxable, but no income taxes will be taken out of your checks, so you'll end up owing the money in April. (On the other hand, you'll be able to take an extra deduction for having a new dependent, so that may offset the amount.)
Money you receive from a state disability program is generally not subject to federal or state income taxes. If you pay for the disability insurance yourself, the benefits you receive are also tax-free.


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While it has tremendous power to transform photographs and to help you create unique imagery, this software can at first seem bewilderingly complex. Our Photoshop training in San Jose allows you to learn through experience, by using practical, hands-on exercises to explain each step until you can:
- Correct a photograph's hue, saturation and contrast
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- Use the color selection, lasso, and magic wand tools to select part of an image
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