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Coyote Problem
I have recently moved to a small rural town, Waynesboro, Tn. Tonight my parnets and I were outside and we heard Cyotoes howling, Not just a pack but several packs. My mom said she saw one, claiming it was the size of a large German Shepard, heading in the general direction of our house a few days ago. I have a small dog, a Toychusmanser terrier (However its spelled), and I am obviously conserned about his well-being. The Terrian is Hilly, with some very thick foliage, I'm a 13 year-old (Gonna be 14 in a month) I'm about 120lbs and am about 5'5''. I was wondering what gun would be the best to kill a cyotoe from these guns. Without Breaking my shoulder or my butt perferably...
A Winchester 30-30 Lever action rifle, A 870 Express Magnum 12 gauge shotgun with any of the 3 basic Loads ( Birdshot, Buckshot, or a slug), a Russian Makarov 9mm, a Semi-Auto .22 with Hollowpoints, a single-shot .410 bore shotgun with 2 of the basic loads (Bird shot or a slug) or a Kar98k (I really dont think thats a good idea...)
The typical range would vary between 15-100yds (75-100yds in a flat,Grassy field.)
I thought the 12 Gauge with Buckshot would be the best, I just wanted a more expirenced opinion, and I don't care about hide I just want them dead.
Thank you for your help,
Coyotes vary in size from around 30 pounds to close to 50 and rarely a bit heavier here in the way north east. Anything bigger than that is either not a coyote, or a freak of a coyote.
If you're looking to hunt them, there's a fair amount to learn about coyote hunting. Chance encounters offering a shot are relatively rare. For merely keeping them away from your domestic animals should they come looking, the 12 guage with buckshot would be ideal.
The only really productive way to hunt them to the extent that you actually make a dent in the population (which is difficult) is to call them. That in itself is somewhat of an art form. Given the terrain you mentioned, I would still go with the 12 guage and buckshot out to maybe 30 yards. If you are doing sets in an open area, by all means grab that Mauser! The best coyote gun is the one that kills them.
You might want to check out predatormasters.com for more info. There is so much there it's mind numbing.
Good luck.
You should get yourself an electronic caller. You can get some cheaper ones that work ok for $20 to $50. If you want to see some tecniques and have the outdoor channel look for the show predator quest these guys are crazy good. Also look at getting Calling all Coyotes by Randy Anderson who is hands down the best coyote caller in the world.
I would check and see if you can shoot them over a bait pile. If you can get some old rotten meat and make a big pile than sit back from it 20 or 30 yards and wait. They will come.
For ammo I would go with buck shot at no more than 30 yards and use a tighter choke if you can. The best stuff out there for yotes is Hevi shot dead coyote. I have seen it used to get them at 75 yards with a full choke. HEVI-Shot Dead Coyote Shotshells
Thanks for your help. I mentioned some of your suggestions to my dad this morning, and Sadly he lost the chokes so it's on full choke. I also had another idea that may work, I wanted to see if you guys think it would. Our house is bulit on a hill, and We have a long,clear line of sight on a flat,Grassy area. Do you think I could bait the cyotoes to this position, then take a shot at them with the Mauser or 30-30 (We have full metal jacket and Hollow point for the 30-30.) Its a longer distance ranging from 100yds-200yds. But I think the mausers larger bullet could make up for that if I had a decent scope and had it ranged for about 150 yds? And IF that is a good way, what would you suggest baiting them with? Possibly I could get a distress call too.
Thanks again,
The lighter loads for 8mm would be great for killing right there. As far as bait goes, anything dead will work. Hit up some farms for dead calfs/lambs etc. Or check with DNR or Fish and Game about picking up road kill. Just be advised if you bait them and don't kill them, alot of them, you're giving them another viable excuse to come around.
Be sure to check with your Fish and Game Dept about taking coyote. Keep your little dog in the house or on a leash. Coyote are generally afraid of humans and attacks are rare, but they do happen.
I had a rabid coyote chase my car like a lost dog one afternoon. I would try to get a shot at the closest range possible and the Mauser or 30/30 would be just fine with hollow points between 50 and 100 yards.
I'd try a decoy & calls before resorting to bait-save it as a last resort. You can get inexpensive mouth calls so that you can have 2-3 different sounds. Use dead coyote loads in your 12 ga as the cpttango suggested for out to about 40-45 yards. Number 4 buckshot would work too. Do you have a SAFE backstop behind where you're going to be rifle shooting? As you know, a rifle bullet can go a LONGGG way if discharged in an unsafe direction or if ricochet. The thing to remember is if you don't get them with the 1st shot, they'll then become instantly educated and you'll possibly not have a clear shot at them again.
Kitten in a cage will draw them like moths to a flame. Also get a cheap doggy squeak toy at wally world and pull the little white "squeaker" out of the middle blow into it, it sounds exactly like the 45 dollar predator call you buy in the sporting goods store.
I have shot alot of coyotes over the years but only 2 with a shotgun so I cant attest to its effeciency on the little " prairie wolf ". However I have called quite a few, but have had poor luck in baiting coyotes. The only time I could bait a coyote was when the snow was too hard for coyotes get mice that live under the snow. Somethings about calling, first you will probably only call in one or two at the most. Coyotes are the most intelligent animals next to man on the continent. Once they hear a call and a shot they will quit coming to a call. Either the 30-30 or 8mm will do fine at 100 yards.
I hate to do this,but this is a public forum and as sportsman and outdoorsman we should not give the anti's and the tree huggers any more reasons to try to shutdown the sport that we love so that said DO NOT USE A KITTIN IN A CAGE although it works (very well) it is agianst the law in most states and is considered animal cruelity,it can be costly to fight an animal cruelity charge in court I know from experience.By the way I really have no use for cats of any kind it just looks bad on predator hunter because trust me the media won't make you look good if you are bust,stick to calling baiting with dead animals will draw in more than just the loal coyote you'll get skunks,opossums,raccoons and buzzards..sorry for the ranting but we hunter should speack up when we see one of our brotherhood doing something that makes us look bad..
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Phil Hoskins (E&H '87)was just named the 2016 Marietta Daily Journal Coach of the Year for the second year in a row. He is the head track coach at McEachem High School in Powder Springs, Ga., where the girl's track team was crowned the 2016 Georgia 6A Girls State Track Champions.
Phil has been coaching football for 27 years, and coaching track for 17 years. He has just completed his 8th season at McEachern, and he doesn't take any of his time for granted. "I learned at Emory & Henry to enjoy the moment, as it goes by very quickly."
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Updated 1:00 p.m. ET | Republican elected officials at the state and national level are divided over a proposal from Pennsylvania Republican State Senate President Dominic Pileggi that would award the state's Electoral College votes during presidential elections based on congressional district — instead of awarding all of the state's 20 votes to the winner of the entire state.
As for the public, a new Quinnipiac University poll out Wednesday shows 52 percent of registered voters in the state want to keep the winner-takes-all system, while 40 percent support Pileggi's plan. Fifty-seven percent said they think Republicans want to change the voting system to benefit the party's presidential candidate, not reflect the will of the voters. The margin of error for the poll is +/- 2.7 percentage points, and the survey included cell phones.
The proposal would change the Electoral College map significantly for the 2012 presidential election. Pennsylvania, which has gone to the Democratic presidential candidate in every election since 1988, is still a competitive battleground state likely to attract visits from the candidates and big spending from both parties in 2012.
Governor Tom Corbett, R-Pa., has endorsed the proposal, which could become law if the Republican-controlled General Assembly passes the bill and he signs it.
Corbett traveled to Washington, D.C. last week to meet with members of the Pennsylvania Republican Congressional delegation to talk about the proposal, according to Corbett's office. Corbett spokesman Kevin Harley told the AP that Corbett made the trip at the request of the lawmakers.
Julia Thornton, press secretary of Rep. Mike Kelly, R-Pa., said that Kelly met with Corbett last Tuesday to talk about a variety of issues, including the Electoral College proposal. Rep. Kelly "is waiting to hear all positions before personally taking a position" on the Electoral College changes, Thornton said.
Both Maine and Nebraska use the congressional district model proposed by Pileggi — but the importance of Pennsylvania in the Electoral College system, and the potential that presidential campaigns would instead focus on the Pennsylvania congressional districts instead of the state as a whole, has some prominent Republicans, not to mention Democrats, less than eager to endorse the plan.
One of the most prominent critics is Rep. Pete Sessions, R-Texas, chair of the National Republican Congressional Committee. "This proposal will have a minimal effect on the presidential race at the expense of negatively altering the political landscape for Republicans in Pennsylvania's House races," Sessions said, according to the Wall Street Journal. And Politico reported that Pennsylvania State GOP Chairman Rob Gleason, as well as three Republican Congressman from swing districts in Pennsylvania, were against the proposal.
"We would no longer be a battleground state with all the benefits that come with that," Gleason said, according to Politico. "It would affect us all the way down ticket. We're gonna win the presidency here anyway, so why we would do this now when we're at the top of the heap is beyond me."
RNC Chairman Reince Priebus told reporters in Harrisburg, Pa. recently that he expects Republicans to win all 20 of Pennsylvania's votes. Although Priebus took no position on the measure, his comments that the state is within the GOP's grasp would suggest that the current system might play to their ultimate advantage.
The leading Democrat in the state senate fighting against the proposal is Sen. Daylin Leach. He told the NewsHour the proposal is an attempt to fix future elections against Democrats and that the congressional redistricting process underway this year in the state would be used to create the maximum amount of Republican Electoral College votes in 2012, while reducing the importance of the state in the presidential process.
"We've always respected our democratic heritage up until now," Leach said.
"Pennsylvania is a battleground state, it gets a ton of attention, a ton of resources. The day this bill passes we become irrelevant to electoral campaigns," Leach added. "We become Utah on the day this bill passes." Leach said Democrats in the state are united against the proposal.
Erik Arneson, a spokesperson for Pileggi, said that he expects hearings on the bill to be held in October.
"Senator Pileggi's proposal is intended to more fairly align Pennsylvania's electoral college votes with the results of the popular vote, which would give voters across the state a more significant say in presidential elections," Arneson said. "We do not believe any presidential candidate, nor any sitting president, will ignore a state with 12.7 million residents."
For his part, Corbett hasn't backed off his support of the Pileggi plan. According to the Philadelphia Inquirer, he said this on his radio show in Philadelphia last week:
"It will allow the people across the state to be better represented when it comes to the vote for president … There are huge portions of Pennsylvania that voted for the other candidate in many of the elections, and their vote really didn't count."
But just a few days later Corbett softened his support in comments to reporters. "I believe Sen. Pileggi's bill has strong merit; it is more representative of Pennsylvania than the present system, but I'm keeping an open mind," Corbett said, according to the Inquirer.
As the Pennsylvania General Assembly moves to consider this bill, expect more attention and more pressure on Pennsylvania state lawmakers as different factions of the Republican Party look to find their best hand to play for the 2012 elections and beyond.
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text: Editor: your definition of a cord of wood in Saturday's paper ("How to measure a cord of wood," Times-Standard, Page A2) was correct, but the fact that you can't get a cord of wood in a pickup was not quite accurate. I have a 1-ton pickup with 3-foot sideboards and the bed is actually about 5 feet wide with the exception of the wheel wells. The pickup will carry a cord if the wood is stacked (not just thrown in) all the way to the top of the sideboards and full front to back. It is true, though, that many people, including the sellers, do not know what a cord of wood is -- 4 feet high, 4 feet wide, and 8 feet long. Beware of the trailer that says it's a cord if those dimensions, or the equal of those dimensions, are not supplied.


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Motorists praised as Norfolk police announces its summer drink drive campaign results
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Motorists have today been praised after it emerged just 2pc of people who were breath tested during a month-long drink drive campaign were found to be over the limit.
The month-long Don't be a Loser campaign, advertised in local media and on buses, began on June 1 with officers conducting 2038 breath tests countywide during that time.
Of the 36 people who failed a breath test 72pc were found to be over the age of 25 (26) and the remaining 10 under 25.
Iain Temperton, chair of Think! Norfolk's road safety publicity group, said: "It is good to see that most drivers have a sensible approach to this issue; it is just as encouraging to note that those who choose to break the law and gamble with their own and other peoples safety have been dealt with by effective Roads Policing."
Inspector David Ball, from Norfolk Constabulary's road policing unit, praised the results - but issued a warning to those who choose to drink and drive.
He said: "These are pleasing results. It is clear that the vast majority of drivers on our roads are fully aware of the dangers of drink driving and will not risk the lives of themselves and others.
"We will, of course, continue to do our utmost to put before the courts those who are foolish enough to continue to do so."
Think! Norfolk is made up of the county council, police, fire service, Norfolk Safety Camera Partnership, East of England Ambulance Service NHS Trust and the Highways Agency.


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"Don't get me wrong: Democrats are the worst," says Cenk Uygur, one of the most reasonable people on cable news. "But the only thing worse than the Democrats, if you're a gay voter, is the Republicans." He's upset with the new stats the show more gay voters this month voted for Republicans than ever before. Please stop!
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The saga is over. One of the most coveted recruits in the country is headed to
Thomas Haines (Solanco HS, PA), who is favorited to make history this season by becoming the heaviest 4x State Champion in the long history of Pennsylvania, has pledged his services to the Buckeyes after a circuitous, but rewarding, recruiting journey.
There are just ten 4x State Champions in PA history. Chance Marsteller, a fellow District 3 wrestler, and Haines will look to become the 11th and 12th members of the exclusive fraternity this season.
Last year, Haines committed to Penn State. This summer, Marsteller did the same. But the Nittany Lions would go on to successfully recruit California prospect Nick Nevills, prompting Haines to look elsewhere.
Now, he found his home in Columbus with Penn State's chief rival Buckeyes, whom many would say are the the biggest threat to Penn State's supremacy in the near future.
Haines father David, says the unorthodox road was a blessing in disguise. "I'm really happy. He got to see so much. He got to learn. And he's going to a place he really connected with."
We had the opportunity to catch up with Thomas regarding his decision:
WS: Why in the end was it Ohio State?
TH: It was a little bit of everything. The team they're putting together. The Jordans and Snyder. The team will be top notch. I think we can compete for team titles and the staff can help me be a National Champion myself.
WS: What did you like most about Columbus?
TH: Everything was great. I loved the team. I had fun. And I really liked the business program there. I'll have the opportunity train with the SR level guys. I really got along with those guys well.
WS: What other schools were you considering?
TH: Maryland, Cornell, and Ohio State. It was a really tough choice. Great schools and great coaches at all those places.
WS: What did you learn from taking your visits?
TH: All my visits were great. I wouldn't recommend verballing without visiting. There's so much out there that you have to see. I'm glad in the end I got to experience what I have.
WS: Are you bulked up now? What are you walking around at?
TH: 240. Still lifting. Trying to get bigger by the season. I'll be heavyweight this season and always trying to get bigger. I'm definitely going to be a HWT in college. So better get big now.
WS: So you'll be joining a team that includes Kyle Snyder, the only kid that you've lost to in quite some time.
TH: We've gotten along well. We've been on traveling teams through middle school and Jr. High. He'll be a good friend and training partner. I think we're going to room together. We didn't talk much at the tournaments where we wrestled each other at, but it wasn't a grudge match. We're still friends.
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Kathy Mears, the well-respected voice of the Senate President's Office, is taking a job with Gov. Charlie Crist. She will become deputy chief of staff and legislative affairs director, replacing Towson Fraser, who is going into the private sector. (Fraser told the Buzz he is not ready to announce his plans.)
Mears, 38, has worked in state government since 1996, beginning with House Speaker Daniel Webster. She has a BA in political science from FSU and is working toward a master's in public administration. Jaryn Emhoff, aide to outgoing Sen. Webster, will take over at least temporarily for Mears.
Crist also announced today that Dane Eagle will have a broader role, becoming executive deputy chief of staff. Eagle, who has been a travel aide, will work with the Office of Tourism, Trade and Economic Development. The 25-year-old Eagle went to the University of Florida and his father, Greg, is a major Crist backer.


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FG wants external inquiry after women dies in Mater A&E toilet
Fine Gael has said the death of a mother of three in a toilet in Dublin's Mater Hospital this week is more evidence of how the current health service is failing the public.
39-year-old Beverly Seville-Doyle collapsed and died after waiting in the hospital's Accident and Emergency Department for 19 hours.
Senator Frances Fitzgerald has said an external inquiry into the woman's death must be carried out so that her family can be given answers.


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Ellen DeGeneres has sitcoms in her blood, and The WB is banking on her daytime charms working again during primetime. The Emmy-winning actor/comedian is teaming with her brother, writer-producer Vance DeGeneres, to create an as-yet-untitled pilot script told from the perspective of both a family and its pets. Ellen, no stranger to voicing adorable animals after "Finding Nemo," will provide the voice of the family dog. Of course, a network pilot commitment means little for real TV-watching humans and their pets; if it's not picked up to become a full-fledged series, then the public will never see it. But Ellen's Hollywood clout is at an all-time high these days, so chances are good she'll soon be barking up a storm.
I'm not that kind of rancher
Asked his opinion of the movie "Brokeback Mountain," President Bush hemmed and hawed this week before he finally acknowledged he had heard about the movie. "I'd be glad to talk about ranching, but I haven't seen the movie," Bush said during a question and answer session at Kansas State University. The man who asked Bush the question suggested he should see it. "You would love it," the man said. "You should check it out." According to "Brokeback Mountain's" producer, James Schamus, someone at the White House has seen the movie. Schamus said the White House asked the studio for a copy of the movie and it was supplied.
Nicholas Ray, "'Interrupted'
Veteran director Philip Kaufman is no stranger to adventurers. His films have explored the worlds of American astronauts ("The Right Stuff") and literary sexual libertines ("Henry and June," "Quills"). That's one reason the 69-year-old filmmaker is a good fit for "I Was Interrupted," a film biography of the life of legendary Hollywood director Nicholas Ray. Ray is best remembered as the director of "Rebel Without a Cause," "Johnny Guitar," and "In a Lonely Place." He was also a bisexual alcoholic who had love affairs with Natalie Wood and Wood's biographer, Gavin Lambert. The script, based on Ray's memoir of the same name and written by Oren Moverman ("Jesus' Son"), will focus on the 1970s, the last decade of Ray's life. The film should see screens sometime in 2007.
"'The Family Stone' director's new family
Thomas Bezucha's Hollywood stock keeps rising, which means that the gay director of the crowd-pleasing comedies "Big Eden" and "The Family Stone" is already hard at work on his next film. Based on a pitch Bezucha made to Fox, his latest is a comedy/drama about a 30-something widow's painful adjustment to life as the single mother of a 12-year-old son. When a new man does enter the picture, a difficult emotional triangle develops. Much like his first two efforts, the movie currently known as "Untitled Thomas Bezucha Project" will be written and directed by Bezucha and produced by "Stone's" Michael London.
"'Forgiving' Zak Spears
There's a small club of adult film stars who've crossed over into mainstream acting roles, with Tracy Lords being the most successful. Now it might be Zak Spears' turn. A gay porn icon, Spears appeared briefly in Gregg Araki's 1995 feature "The Doom Generation." But it's his latest acting role that will have audiences talking. Spears (featured under what is presumably his given name, Khris Scaramanga) can soon be seen in "Forgiving the Franklins," a black comedy recently screened at the Sundance Film Festival about a born-again Christian family involved in an auto accident. They die, meet Jesus who removes their original sin and return to life as innocents devoted to their own pleasure. Spears/Scaramanga plays the high school football coach who becomes sexually involved with the Franklins' 18-year-old gay son, with shocking consequences. Look for the indie comedy at queer film festivals soon.
Hatch's latest scheme fails
Gay "Survivor" star Richard Hatch wasn't so lucky this week in a Rhode Island court where he fought tax evasion charges. Hatch was handcuffed and taken into custody after a federal judge declared him a flight risk. A jury had just found him guilty of failing to pay taxes on his $1 million winnings from his participation on the television show. He also was convicted of failing to pay taxes on $327,000 he earned as co-host of a Boston radio show and $28,000 in rent on property he owned. He was acquitted of seven bank, mail and wire fraud charges. The 44-year-old faces 13 years in prison and a fine of $600,000. Sentencing will be April 28. Jurors deliberated for less than a day after more than a week of testimony.
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Fast and easy setup. Superior data protection. Runs quiet.
Expensive. No USB or eSATA ports. Not many extra features. Thin offering of third-party apps to extend functionality. No IPv6 support.
Bottom Line
The DroboPro FS does one thing superbly: protect data. If your business requires nothing more from a NAS, it's a good, albeit expensive option. If you want all the extras that come with other NAS devices, however, look elsewhere.
Features and Functionality
There's not a lot to configure within the dashboard. There's a chart displaying used and free space which provides quite a detailed and good explanation of how the default BeyondRAID technology is using storagefor instance how much can be used for data and how much the system needs for data protection and overhead.
The dashboard also showed that by default, the system created and mounted a shared folder called "Public." There are also some "Advanced Controls" divided into two sub-categories: "Data" which when clicked, displays a graphic of the NAS and the drives in it as well as the state of each drive, and a "Tools" tab that brings up a list of basic commands, like reboot and shutdown.
Dual Disk Redundancy is another feature you can enable with the dashboard. Doing so provides protection against two simultaneous disk failures. There's also a power-saving option to set disk drive spin down, which powers down any inactive drives. The spin down setting will protect your hard drives from spinning needlessly, prolonging their lifespan. This applies even if your drives don't have the latest firmware that may spin them down automatically.
Feature-wise, there's not a lot happening with the DroboPro FS. You can of course perform basic admin tasks: create users and shares as well as setup email alerts in case of system failure. But beyond that, there is no support within the Drobo Dashboard to extend its functionality like there is with QNAP's TS-259 Pro-2 Drive Turbo NAS Server ($600, 4 stars), for instance. Out of the box, the TS-259 has MySQL, web services, iTunes, and many other features. The only way to bring these extras to the Pro FS is to install third-party apps, downloadable from the Drobo Apps site. I tried installing Firefly, a media server that works with iTunes. I had to download the app, copy an extracted file to the DroboApps share folder (which has to be created to install these apps), and then reboot the NAS. While the app did get installed and was running, it kept prompting me for authentication. To what, I do not know. The documentation was insufficient. Drobo doesn't support that many apps, so you can only extend the NAS's functionality so much. Moreover, I found installing these add-ons to be a messy affair best suited to those who enjoy tinkering with Linux commands.


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Joseph Green Thomasson apparently came to Sumner County in the 1850s. He is not listed in the 1850 census, but his marriage to Louisa Elizabeth Belote in Sumner County was recorded on July 16, 1857. Joseph was born in Bedford County, VA, on March 18, 1825. Elizabeth was born in Castalian Springs, TN, on March 27, 1838.
Joseph and Elizabeth had seven children who lived to adulthood. The parents and all of the children are buried in Gallatin Cemetery, with markers relating the dates of their births and deaths. In order of their births, the children were Nannie (June 1, 1858-September 17, 1934), James Morton (October 3, 1861-March 29, 1936), Josephine (June 11, 1864-February 20, 1943), Elizabeth (March 20, 1866-September 27, 1903), Annie Laurie (November 20, 1869-March 24, 1919), Florence Mae (February 7, 1872-August 6, 1955), and Frank Belote (February 23, 1876-October 19, 1946). *(See Thomasson Obituaries.)
Joseph was listed as a druggist in the 1860 census. But in the 1870 Sumner census, he was shown as a hotelkeeper. In 1880, Joseph and family were in Trousdale County, keeping a hotel in Hartsville. The 1890 census is missing. Joseph died on March 8, 1897.
The 1900 Sumner census shows Elizabeth as the head of the family, with five of the adult children, all still single, in the household. Morton, age 38, was listed as a farmer. Josie (age 35), Lizzie (age 34), Laura (age 30), and Florence (age 28) were "at home." Daughter Nannie had married Philip White Hager in Hartsville in 1880. Frank at some juncture had become a barber and was not with his siblings in 1900.
Elizabeth (called Bettie) died on March 10, 1909 (See Thomasson Obituaries.). Her daughter Elizabeth (Lizzie) had died in 1903. The six surviving children were listed in the obituary, which also stated that Elizabeth had once been proprietress of the old Sumner Hotel in Gallatin, a noted hostelry.
The 1910 Sumner census shows James M (Morton) as head of a household including his sisters Josie, Laura, and Florence, and his brother Frank. By 1920, James was counted with his sisters Josie and Florence, and Frank was listed with his wife Sarah (Sallie) and their three children: Morton (age 7), Robert (age 5), and Ada (age 2). Frank had married Virginia (Sallie) Lawhorn in Carthage, Smith County, on August 16, 1911.
The 1930 Sumner census showed Frank and family with no additional children. His sister Nannie Hager was listed in the household. *(See will of Nannie T. Hager.) She was also included in the James Thomasson household, along with Florence. Since Josephine (Josie) was still alive, it is probable the census taker listed the wrong sister in one of the households. *(See Deed of Nannie Thomasson Hager to Morton, Josie, & Florence Thomasson, 1930.)
Researchers of the Lawhorn family have posted further information on the family of Frank B. Thomasson and Virginia (Sallie) Lawhorn. Their son Morton Thomasson (1912-1994) had two sons, both of whom died young. Charles Wagner was born in 1942 and died in 1968. Kerry Randall was born in 1962 and died in 1986.
Frank's son Joseph Robert (1914-1985) had one son, Richard Freed Thomasson (1945-1968). Like his cousins, he also died before his 25th birthday.
Apparently, none of Frank's grandsons married. Nothing is known about Frank's daughter Ada.
Turning now to Joseph's ancestry, there is evidence from death records and a Family Bible to attest that Joseph was born in Bedford County, VA. Death records for five of Joseph's children have been posted (see Annie Laurie, 1918; Nannie, 1934; Morton, 1936; Josie, 1943; Frank, 1946). The Bible was microfilmed by the WPA. Unfortunately, it has only a few entries: Joseph's birth and death, his wife Elizabeth's birth and death, and the marriage of Nannie to Philip Hager.
Daughter Florence was the informant for some of the death records. She listed the father as Dr. Joseph Green Thomasson, but there is no information regarding his training. He was also identified as Dr. Thomasson in the 1860 mortality schedule for Gallatin. The entry on this schedule was for his still-born child.
Thomasson researchers believe Joseph Green was the son of William Thomasson, who was born in 1799 in Bedford County, VA. William was the son of James Thomasson, who was married to Nancy Hix in Bedford County on May 3, 1796. James was the son of John Thomasson, who was born January 18, 1744 in Louisa County, VA, and died after 1833 in Bedford County. John was the son of William and Sarah Turner Thomasson of Louisa and Henry Counties. William (born 1720) was the son of George and Mary Pollard Thomasson of Louisa County. George (born in 1703) was the son of Thomas, who immigrated to Virginia from England in about 1677.
Thomas, the immigrant, was the son of George Thomason of London (born about 1592), who rates an entry in the Encyclopedia Britannica. He became famous for his collection of the English Civil War tracts, also known as the Cromwell papers. He published and sold books in London near St. Paul's Cathedral.
Many, if not most, of the Thomassons/Thomasons in the United States descend from George of London, a worthy patriarch. George Thomasson of Louisa County, VA, is my common ancestor with Joseph Green Thomasson. If I count correctly, Joseph was my fourth cousin, once-removed.
*See Newby Funeral Home Records: 1934-1936-1946.
*See Gallatin Cemetery Records.
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To be an integral part of Infor Consulting Services providing first class Project Management services to Infor SCM customers.
Projects vary widely and will include single site, single country to multi-site, multi-country type implementation across Europe. Many projects are multiple product implementations and include integration to back office ERP. We are looking for PM with proven history in Supply chain.
Key Tasks:
· Deliver First Class Project Management on supply chain projects to Clients
· Maintain product knowledge and skills
· Generate consultancy revenue from existing client base
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· Be accountable and responsible for the projects you manage and the associated documentation as part of a project deliverable
· Manage project budgets for Fixed Price or T&M contracts
· Manage customer expectations
· Manage project issue and formulate risk resolutions
· Manage project resources â€" both internally and externally
· Complete in a timely manner associated OPIM internal and external reporting documentation
· Work with "bid teams†to assist in creating project proposals, project plans and prepare associated services work orders
· Be prepared to travel worldwide to carry out aforesaid duties
· Perform any other reasonable duties to fulfill the needs of the role
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· Attend product functionality briefings and training sessions
· Utilise part of non-billable time for self-study
· Maintain general supply chain knowledge from other sources of information
· Provide relevant input into software development/improvement process
· Undertake specific team projects as required
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· Maintain regular contact with clients
· Identify and report commercial opportunities and risks
· Identify opportunities for additional PM and consultancy work
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· Proven career history in SCM
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· International working experience and willingness to work on projects all over Europe
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Last fall the FishFam visited the Monterey Bay Aquarium. We learned all kinds of useful information about how to preserve sea wildlife and how to be good stewards of our world's oceans. The amount of information can be overwhelming.
But, one thing I took away was the idea of being more intentional in how I choose the fish I buy. Those who know me well know that I think with my pocketbook. But, I'm also learning to consider dollars and sense when it comes to food shopping.
The Aquarium has put together a Regional Seafood Watch Pocket Guide to help guide your choices in shopping for fish. Since I'm not super experienced in either buying or preparing fish, I find this extremely helpful to guide my choices.
Then, I can look for a good sale on fish that is on sale and abundant, well-managed and caught or farmed in environmentally friendly ways. The guide also gives warnings about which fish to avoid due to mercury and other contaminants, something that pregnant and nursing moms as well as children should particularly avoid.
It's can be difficult to know what to buy, so I appreciate all the help I can get in making healthy choices for my family.
Alaska Seafood
The first giveaway this week come from our series sponsor Alaska Seafood. Last year my family received some salmon and cod to sample. and it was amazing. It made a salmon eater out of my husband, who previously didn't care for salmon at all. This fish was not "fishy" at all, something he had previously disliked in salmon meals.
Since salmon is high on the list of heart-healthy foods, I really wanted him to like it. Or else.
But, more than being a tasty morsel on a plate, Alaska Seafood is so much more. Did you know?
Interesting Facts about Alaska fishing:
- Alaska salmon is the name given to all five species of Pacific salmon harvested in Alaska.
- About 9 out of every 10 wild salmon harvested in North America is caught in Alaska. Smaller amounts of Pacific salmon are also harvested in California, Oregon and Washington.
- Alaska salmon are caught only in specific, tightly regulated areas within state waters up to three nautical miles offshore. They are harvested by thousands of Alaska fishermen, (and women) and their families. Most are owner-operators, meaning they are independent businesses operating their own boats.
- All Alaska salmon – and in fact all seafood from Alaska – is wild. There is no fin-fish farming in Alaska. It's the law.
- Alaska salmon were recently the first Alaska fishery to be awarded the prestigious Responsible Fisheries Management certification.
- Alaska salmon stocks are healthy, abundant and sustainable, thanks to Alaska's fifty-plus years of responsible fisheries management. Alaska is a model for the world when it comes to sustainable seafood.
- Wild Alaska salmon is available all year long. Troll-caught king salmon are harvested year-round, even through the winter months, however the majority of Alaska salmon is harvested in the summer months, from May through September.
- Alaska is the only state in the nation to have sustainability written into its constitution.
photo courtesy of the Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute
I love it that Alaskan fishermen were practicing good stewardship long before "sustainability" was a household word.
Win a Fish!
This week one LifeasMOM reader will win an entire Alaska Salmon. (Hubs is jealous!) The prize will be a 10-12 lb fresh caught, whole, wild Alaska King salmon, ideal to serve at a large family meal or swanky dinner party.
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Leave a comment on this post, telling us how you choose fish for your family.
This giveaway is open until Sunday, May 1st at 8 pm, PST. The winner will be chosen randomly and notified via email. S/he will have 48 hours to respond in order to claim the prize.
This is part of the Going Green series. Stay tuned all week for daily giveaways and ideas for small ways to go green.


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Grand Avenue bridge back open after leak probe
The eastbound lanes of the Grand Avenue bridge were closed for a period of time this afternoon as authorities investigated a reported gas leak in the area.
A road crew working in the area reported a small gas line breach around 4:15 p.m. Traffic was routed away from the bridge for more than a half-hour.
Authorities re-opened the bridge to both lanes of traffic just after 4:45 p.m.


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|Transcription contributed Arne H Trelvik 26 April 2004
|The Western Star, 21 Aug 1873
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Rhea Grace, second daughter of Charles H. and Hannah Irvins Rogers, was born near Waynesville, Ohio, September 25, 1887, and died at Lebanon, Ohio, January 4, 1908, aged 20 years 3 months and 10 days.
While yet too young to appreciate an earthly parent's care, her father died leaving the mother with two young children to meet life's battles.
Valiantly and well did the young mother struggle to give her daughter all of the education that the local schools afforded. Rhea graduated from the Waynesville High School in the class of 1905 and soon after entered the summer term at Lebanon University. She was the same year elected teacher of the school at the Warren County Children's Home and so satisfactory was her work that she was twice reelected; the latter time at an increased salary.
In July of last year she was stricken with typhoid fever, from the effects of which she never recovered, but after weeks and months of patient endurance, when the hours were heralding the approach of another day God called and a great soul returned to Him.
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Public Talks & Presentations
Paul Brians
11734 Kirk Ave NE
Bainbridge Island, WA 98110
206 780-5926
The Roots of Star Wars: or, Why Princess Leia Fights Like a Girl (75 min.)
When George Lucas planned his original Star Wars trilogy he had in mind the model of the 1940s Flash Gordon and Buck Rogers serials. This lively presentation demonstrates how closely he hewed to that model by comparing clips from the older films with the same sorts of scenes as transformed by Lucas. It also emphasizes his basic conservatism regarding women's roles, especially the ways in which Princess Leia is depicted as much more traditionally "feminine" than her counterparts in the old serials, who often displayed more competence, courage, and strength.
The Art of the American Comic Strip (60 min.)
The comic strip as we know it is an American invention. This illustrated talk concentrates on the innovative artists who created the most visually interesting and influential strips from the classic period (1905–1945) and also takes a look at some current artists. Included in this discussion are such strips as Winsor McKay's Little Nemo, Frank King's Gasoline Alley, Cliff Sterrett'sPolly and Her Pals, George Herriman's Krazy Kat, Patrick McDonnell's Mutts, and Lynn Johnston's For Better or for Worse. Because the presentation focuses on the visual aspect of the color Sunday strips, there is no need for the audience to read lots of text or follow complex plot lines. A bibliography of currently available reprints of the strips discussed is provided.
Krishna as Lover (60-75 min.)
This multimedia presentation can be presented in shorter or longer formats as needed. It explores the art, music, dance, and poetry that reflect the popular Hindu images of Krishna as lover of his consort Radha, and of all humanity. It concentrates particularly on the art which illustrates the classic Gita Govinda. The material is placed in the context of erotic mysticism, a thread of which runs through most of the world's great religions.
Classic American Love Songs (60-90 min.)
This presentation can be given in various lengths as desired. It concentrates on the texts and music of "standards" from the 1930s and 40s, showing how the popular culture of that period treated love themes, and how the music was performed by classic artists like Billie Holiday, Ella Fitzgerald, and Frank Sinatra. These songs, by composers like George Gershwin, Duke Ellington, and Richard Rodgers, are still widely popular today, including among a remarkable number of young people. Ends with an illustrated version of Cole Porter's You're the Top.
Love in European Art (60 min.)
A visual presentation of famous and influential paintings depicting love, from ancient times to the present, exploring traditional themes and images and tracing changing attitudes toward love through the centuries.
The Goddess of Love in Art (60 min.)
Images of Aphrodite/Venus and Eros/Cupid in art ranging from ancient Greece to modern times, concentrating on themes and motifs.
When Is a Rose Not a Rose (30 min.)
This talk explores the image of the rose in love poetry from ancient Rome to modern America. Roses have traditionally had more to do with seduction than with romance. Suitable for poetry and reading groups, garden clubs, literature classes.
Science Fiction Film Classics (30 min. plus film showing)
This is a series of short illustrated talks prefacing showings of classic science fiction movies. Films available include 2001: A Space Odyssey, The Abyss, Blade Runner, Brazil, The Day the Earth Stood Still, Forbidden Planet, The Iron Giant, It Came from Outer Space, Metropolis, Dr. Strangelove, and The Thing. Each talk puts the film in its historical context, explores the techniques and imagery of the filmmakers, and explores various other issues. One of the goals of this series is to dispel the image of SF as being primarily about "monsters from outer space" or killer robots.
Common Errors in English Usage (60 min.)
Explores in a lively and entertaining manner some of the patterns that people struggle with in trying to speak and write standard English. Explains how Paul Brians' popular Web site Common Errors in English seeks to provide unthreatening and helpful guidance for users of English.
Watch a video of Paul Brians' illustrated lecture on student activism at Washington State University 1968-1970 on YouTube.
All presentations require a good digital projector to which a laptop can be connected, a screen, and a room which can be suitably darkened. Some also use speakers for sound, though small portable speakers can be provided by the presenter if necessary. Add any discussion time desired to the stated presentation lengths.
Paul Brians is a retired Professor of English who taught at Washington State University, Pullman, for 40 years. He has a Ph.D. in comparative literature and has taught, written, and lectured widely on popular culture, world literature, and the history of ideas. He has published many articles and several books, including Nuclear Holocausts: Atomic War in Fiction 1895-1984 (Kent State Univ. Press),Modern South Asian Literature in English (Greenwood Press), and Common Errors in English Usage (William, James & Co.).
He and his wife now live on Bainbridge Island. He has lectured internationally, in Moscow, Bonn, other German cities and in various cities in the U.S. including Washington D.C., Las Vegas, and Portland. He has lectured regionally in Sequim, at the University of Washington, The Science Fiction Museum and Hall of Fame, and the Shoreline branch of the Seattle Public Library, where he was the keynote speaker in 2007 for a community reading project of Ray Bradbury's Fahrenheit 451.


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The Celtics are reportedly close to signing two-time All-Star David West. And while the move should do a lot to improve the C's, it also leaves Jermaine O'Neal's future in Boston in doubt.
O'Neal was slated to be the team's starting center this season, but acquiring West would likely mean Kevin Garnett will move to center while West plays power forward. It's believed that O'Neal could be part of a sign-and-trade deal with the Hornets in order to obtain West.
O'Neal spoke about his future on Saturday, saying that even if he doesn't play with the C's this season, he intends to play for a contender. His coach, Doc Rivers, talked about what it's like trying to bring in the best players possible this time of year.
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President Brigham Young's Death and Legacy
1. "As a leader, President Brigham Young was practical and energetic. He traveled to the settlements of the Church to instruct and encourage the Saints. By direction and example, he taught members to fulfill their callings in the Church.
2. "In evaluating his life, President Young wrote the following in response to an editor of a New York newspaper:
3. "'The result of my labors for the past 26 years, briefly summed up, are: The peopling of this Territory by the Latter-day Saints of about 100,000 souls; the founding of over 200 cities, towns and villages inhabited by our people, … and the establishment of schools, factories, mills and other institutions calculated to improve and benefit our communities. …
4. "'My whole life is devoted to the Almighty's service' [in Hinckley,Truth Restored,127–28].
5. "In September 1876, President Young bore powerful witness of the Savior: 'I testify that Jesus is the Christ, the Savior and Redeemer of the world; I have obeyed his sayings, and realized his promise, and the knowledge I have of him, the wisdom of this world cannot give, neither can it take away' [inJournal of Discourses,18:233].
6. "In August 1877, President Young fell very ill, and in spite of physicians' care, died within a week. He was 76 years old and had led the Church for 33 years. Today we remember him as the dynamic prophet who led modern-day Israel to their promised land. His sermons touched on all aspects of daily life, making clear that religion is part of everyday experience. His understanding of the frontier and his sensible guidance inspired his people to accomplish mingly impossible tasks as with the blessings of heaven they created a kingdom in the desert" (Our Heritage,90–91).
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7. Referring toMatthew 5:48, President Young said: "We can alter the phraseology of the sentence, and say, 'Be ye as perfect as ye can,' for that is all we can do, though it is written, be ye perfect as your Father who is in heaven is perfect. … When we are doing as well as we know how … we are … as justified as the angels who are before the throne of God" (Discourses of Brigham Young,89).
8. Almost three years after the Prophet Joseph Smith died, Brigham Young saw him in a dream or a vision. President Young asked the Prophet if he had a message for the members of the Church. "Joseph stepped toward me, and looking very earnestly, yet pleasantly said, 'Tell the people to be humble and faithful, and be sure to keep the spirit of the Lord and it will lead them right. Be careful and not turn away the small still voice; it will teach you what to do and where to go. … They can tell the Spirit of the Lord from all other spirits; it will whisper peace and joy to their souls; it will take malice, hatred, strife and all evil from their hearts; and their whole desire will be to do good, bring forth righteousness and build up the kingdom of God' " (Manuscript History of Brigham Young, 1846–1847,comp. Elden J. Watson [1971], 529).
9. "The worst fear I have about this people is that they will get rich in this country, forget God and His people, wax fat, and kick themselves out of the Church and go to hell. This people will stand mobbing, robbing, poverty, and all manner of persecution and be true. But my greatest fear is that they cannot stand wealth" (quoted in Kimball,Miracle of Forgiveness,48).
10. "It matters not whether you or I feel like praying, when the time comes to pray, pray. If we do not feel like it, we should pray till we do. … You will find that those who wait till the Spirit bids them pray, will never pray much on this earth" (Discourses of Brigham Young,44).
11. "Do you read the scriptures, my brethren and sisters, as though you were writing them a thousand, two thousand, or five thousand years ago? Do you read them as though you stood in the place of the men who wrote them? If you do not feel thus, it is your privilege to do so, that you may be as familiar with the spirit and meaning of the written word of God as you are with your daily walk and conversation" (Discourses of Brigham Young,128).
12. "I am more afraid that this people have so much confidence in their leaders that they will not inquire for themselves of God whether they are led by him. I am fearful they settle down in a state of blind self-security, trusting their eternal destiny in the hands of their leaders with a reckless confidence that in itself would thwart the purposes of God in their salvation, and weaken that influence they could give to their leaders, did they know for themselves, by the revelations of Jesus, that they are led in the right way" (Discourses of Brigham Young,135).
13. "Why do people apostatize? You know we are on the 'Old Ship Zion.' We are in the midst of the ocean. A storm comes on, and, as sailors say, she labors very hard. 'I am not going to stay here,' says one; 'I don't believe this is the "Ship Zion."' 'But we are in the midst of the ocean.' 'I don't care, I am not going to stay here.' Off goes the coat, and he jumps overboard. Will he not be drowned? Yes. So with those who leave this Church. It is the 'Old Ship Zion,' let us stay in it" (Discourses of Brigham Young,85).
14. "I feel like shouting Hallelujah, all the time, when I think that I ever knew Joseph Smith, the Prophet whom the Lord raised up and ordained, and to whom he gave keys and power to build up the Kingdom of God on earth and sustain it. …
15. "Who can justly say aught against Joseph Smith? I was as well acquainted with him, as any man. I do not believe that his father and mother knew him any better than I did. I do not think that a man lives on the earth that knew him any better than I did; and I am bold to say that, Jesus Christ excepted, no better man ever lived or does live upon this earth. I am his witness" (Discourses of Brigham Young,458–59).
16. "Let the Presidents and Apostles and Elders do the work the Lord has set them to do, and obey the counsel which is given them, and the Kingdom will continue to roll, to increase in strength, in importance, in magnitude and in power, in wisdom, intelligence and glory; and no one need be concerned, for it is the Kingdom which the Lord our God has established, and hassustained by his matchless wisdom and power from the beginning to this day" (Discourses of Brigham Young,149).
Understanding the Reading
The Teachings and Testimony of Brigham Young
|Alter(par. 7)
|Justified(par. 7)
|As right as
|Malice(par. 8)
|The desire to others suffer
|Strife(par. 8)
|Contention, arguing
|Wax fat(par. 9)
|Fill up with pride over their prosperity
|Bids them(par. 10)
|Tells them to
|Blind self-security(par. 12)
|Thoughtlessly believing that everything is all right
|Reckless confidence(par. 12)
|Trust in their leaders because of their position only
|Thwart(par. 12)
|Aught(par. 15)
|Magnitude(par. 16)
Studying the Reading
Do two of the following activities (A–C) as you study "The Legacy of Brigham Young."
Questions about Brigham Young
Answer the following questions using the information found in paragraphs 1–6 and the chart on Brigham Young's life and presidency (p. 165).
How old was Brigham Young and how long had he been a member of the Church when he was ordained an Apostle?
What did he do while the Prophet Joseph Smith was in Liberty Jail? (D&C 121heading).
List five blessings you or your family have received because of what was begun in the Church during Brigham Young's presidency.
In Your Own Words
Choose three paragraphs from paragraphs 7, 9, 13–16 and write them in your own words.
After each paragraph you write, give an example of a question or problem a person might have that could be answered by that teaching. For example, the teaching in paragraph 10 could help a person who does not feel like praying.
Compare the Statements
Read the following scripture passages, and then list the references in a column in your notebook:Daniel 2:44–45;Matthew 5:48;2 Nephi 32:8–9;Alma 24:30;Doctrine and Covenants 11:12–14.
Review paragraphs 7–8, 10, 13, and 16. Write the number of the paragraph that best matches each scripture passage after the reference in your notebook.


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Does Ulthera feel hot like a burn or sting like a rash?
What Does the Pain During Ulthera Feel Like?
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Ultherapy is well tolerated - Williamsville NY
Ultherapy is well tolerated and feels like tiny electrical pricks.
I have had it myself for the full face and neck and have been very happy with the results at 4.5 years follow-up.
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Each individual experiences pain differently
Each individual experiences pain differently, making it difficult to generalize. Most of our patients say it feels like a very deep vibration that can be uncomfortable especially around the jaw and orbital bone. However, with Ulthera's new technology upgrade patients are much more comfortable throughout the procedure and with proper medication patients are tolerating Ultherapy very well.
Pain with Ulthera treatment
The pain generally feels like a moving warm sensation or small electrical shocks that can build up to a crescendo. Each pulse starts out with some prickly sensations that can then get more intense and feel almost like a burn. The discomfort is usually mild but can built up to short spikes of brief pain. The pain felt during the treatment is highly variable from patient to patient and also can vary greatly depending on the experience of your doctor. There are many techniques which can be used to lessen the discomfort such as manipulating the tissue, adjusting the settings, performing more passes at lower fluences for those who are really sensitive. It helps to apply a topical numbing cream, and take a painkiller like Percocet prior to the procedure. It's also important for the doctor to understand the physics of this device and how it interacts with the tissue and understand the anatomy. There are critical areas on the face that the doctor needs to avoid and know how to adjust settings accordingly (ie: when over the bone or nerves). It's normal to have some numbness that lasts for a few weeks after the procedure.
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Ultherapy discomfort during procedure - moderately intense
Ultherapy overall is a well tolerated procedure. It can be done in the office and can be done with no means of chemical pain control (e.g. nerve blocks, anxiolytics, narcotics) That doesn't mean it is a walk in the park. I have personally tried Ultherapy and did one half with no pain control and used nerve blocks on the other half. I would rate my overall discomfort level as 5/10. However, there were times when it was a 2-3/10 and other times when it was 7-9/10. After the procedure, I had minimal discomfort and started seeing patients. The numbing definitely made the treatment more comfortable, but I had several hours of feeling like I've been to the dentist on half my face.
For my patients, I offer talk/music/distraction therapy (i.e. no chemical intervention), nerve blocks, or if they have someone to drive them home, they can take an anxiolytic (e.g. Ativan) and/or a narcotic.
Ulthera feels like intense heat pain deep under the skin
Many patients find it tolerable with the assistance of medication that relieves some anxiety and pain. Certain areas are more intense, such as near the bony areas.Once the energy is delivered to the "line" and the transducer is moved on, the pain starts to fade. Interestingly, despite Botox being the most common cosmetic procedure, this website, RealSelf.com, shows patients rating Botox at a 65% satisfaction rate whereas they have rated Ulthera at an 85% satisfaction rate!
Immediately after the procedure, the skin feels like a sunburn and that goes away quickly although there may be some tenderness for a week or two, rarely more.
Learn more: http://www.thenyac.com/ultherapy/index.html
The Ulthera pain feels hot like a deep heat from a heating pad
I personally have had Ulthera. It was tolerable to me but many patients find it pretty painful. I describe the pain as a crescendo-decrescendo heat, similar to that of a very hot heating pad or the sensation you get when you hold your skin too close to a fire for too long. the pain was a 2-3 on a scale from 1-10 most of the time but there were several hot spots that were a 10. I did not premedicate with any medication. In general, most people find the treatment a little painful, but a few do find it very painful. The good news is that the pain is over immediately and there is no lingering pain. We do premedicate everyone before the treatment unless they refuse it.
Ulthera - what's the pain like and what to expect
By the nature of it's deeper penetration and spot heat production, ulthera treatments that hit some of the nerves in the face or bone across the forehead, cheek and jaw can produce twinges of sharp plain that can make patients jump or pull away. While one can reduce the energy delivery, and likely the effectiveness of the treatment, we prefer to give injections of local anesthesia (novocaine like) across regions of the face. Our patients are very comfortable with this approach and cruise through the treatment with ease! Tyelenol or advil is also used routinely and some people opt to take a pain pill or Xanax but will require a ride home.
Type of pain during Ulthera
Most of the many patients we treat with Ulthera find it quite tolerable. Most describe the Most severe aspects Of the pain as a 3-4 on a scale of 1-10. To lessen the pain We utilize multiple modalities including Valium, percoset, or other pain medication; ice, cool air ,and other techniques. All of our patients have been able to get through the procedure without any problems. The patients in general have been quite pleased with the results and the fact that there was no downtime. To further improve the results for Ulthera we may combine it with another procedure.
Learn more: http://www.advanceddermatologypc.com/cosmetic/ultherapy.html
What Does Ulthera Feel Like?
This is a very commonly asked question, because Ultherapy is typically an office based procedure, performed without IV sedation. The simple answer is that it is somewhat uncomfortable, but much more tolerable in certain areas than others. I would equate the discomfort as that of a small electric shock with every pulse. For that reason, we typically have our patients take a combination of Valium and a narcotic pain reliever about 30 minutes prior to starting. Ultherapy cause the internal tissues to heat briefly to a about 60 degree Centigrade, so it is normal to feel some discomfort during the process. Most patients feel the result made the process worthwhile.
These answers are for educational purposes and should not be relied upon as a substitute for medical advice you may receive from your physician. If you have a medical emergency, please call 911. These answers do not constitute or initiate a patient/doctor relationship.


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by Jim Foley, Director of Illinois SBDC International Trade Center
Director FCBA International Programs
Nearly 60 Bradley students will be visiting China during Spring break. This will be the largest group from Bradley making the long journey over the Pacific and includes both undergraduate and graduate students. The 2006 group (pictured above) consisted of nineteen students. Students will be visiting China as part of their regular semester studies. The trip includes students from IB204 – Business in Chinese Culture, led by Doug Crowe, and students in RLS 338 & 350 led by Dr. Dan Getz. Both classes are utilizing the "embedded' format of study abroad in which students enroll in the class as part of their regular Spring semester course load, but travel to China during Spring break. This offers a chance to integrate the cultural, historic, and business visits into the classroom before and after the trip. Rounding out the group are MBA students enrolled in BUS 681 Professional Development led by Dr. Ed Sattler. The highlight will be on Sunday, March 15 when the entire group will be visiting The Great Wall. Photos in the next newsletter!


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Thread: Does the meaning matter?
June 23rd, 2012 06:55 AM #6Senior Member
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I think name meanings are extremely important. It's basically like a blessing or a wish you can bestow on your child. I think it's a great way to encourage them...it's not a deal breaker I know a Melanie who is very upbeat and funny...although I do agree with the above poster in that its a totally 80's name...a tad boring. and the fact that it means dark would be a deal breaker for me...
June 23rd, 2012 08:42 AM #8
I don't think meanings are that important because no one except a name nerd would know. The kid might look it up someday like I did for my name, but it didn't phase me really. I was just curious. I think it's fine
June 23rd, 2012 11:00 AM #10
For me meaning is really important. I always belive that name influence the personality, which is proven to be true to myself.
But I never thought that Melanie is a bad name just because it means dark.
If you love Melanie, use it. It's a sweet name.
My advice is: pair it with a more cheerful middle name or something that reflecting your hope/prayer for her.
June 23rd, 2012 01:17 PM #12
I'm confused as to why the meaning of dark/black is deemed negative. I mean, people have dark skin, or dark hair, and that's likely how the name was coined. Not due to things like Dark Magic, or something.
Adriana and Adria also means Dark, same with Darcy and their used just fine. Same with Delaney.
If you like Melanie, use it! The meaning isn't negative, or a big deal in the case of Melanie.Nathaniel . Eden | Alessandra . Noel
June 23rd, 2012 03:16 PM #14Senior Member
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Keira, Duvessa ("dark beauty"), Sable, and Ebony.
Anyway, I think it's cool that her first and last name would have similar meanings - but Olivia throws it off because it reminds me of olive. I'd pick a middle name that had no associations with color.


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Greetings. You have reached the website of Smokefree DC, the all-volunteer group that successfully pushed for Washington, D.C.,'s smokefree law of 2006. We are not active at the moment, but please enjoy the resources on this site.
Greetings. You have reached the website of Smokefree DC, the all-volunteer group that successfully pushed for Washington, D.C.,'s smokefree law of 2006. We are not active at the moment, but please enjoy the resources on this site.
Below are the comments Smokefree DC has submitted to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration regarding the proposed rule to regulate e-cigarettes and other tobacco products:
Amid the debate over the regulation of e-cigarettes, one key question looms: How dangerous to nonsmokers is the aerosol that emanates from e-cigarettes?
Initial research shows that it might be quite harmful. It is therefore vital that the FDA require e-cigarette manufacturers to test the aerosol that comes out of their e-cigarettes and report the chemicals it contains.
Here's what we know so far:
Carol Schwartz is back. As reported this week, she wants to run for mayor.
Many residents who moved to D.C. since she left office five years ago don't know much about her. Others may have forgotten how she performed while on the Council.
On the issue we focus on — smoke-free workplaces — she was terrible. She blocked the first smoke-workplace bill, keeping it bottled up in her committee. She didn't support the notion that all workers deserve to breathe clean air on the job.
A smoke-free workplace bill finally passed in 2006 after D.C. Councilmember David Catania (I-At Large), now running for mayor, drafted it and steered it through the Council. Schwartz voted against it. The law likely has saved many lives and staved off respiratory and other illnesses since it fully took effect in 2007. If Schwartz had had her way, it wouldn't have seen the light of day.
Do District residents really want to go back to that?
The long-awaited proposed regulation of e-cigarettes by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is out. It's a mixed bag.
On the plus side, the agency proposes requiring e-cigarette manufacturers to register with the government and provide information about what's in their products. They wouldn't be able to sell e-cigarettes to anyone under 18 or dole out free samples. And e-cigarette makers would no longer be able to make claims about their products being less harmful without providing scientific evidence to the FDA.
But the rule is lacking in a number of significant respects. It doesn't ban the candy flavorings that are in e-cigarette liquid, which are widely considered designed to lure children and teens into nicotine addiction. The rule also does nothing to address marketing of e-cigarettes. And it would give manufacturers of certain tobacco products two years from the issuance of the final rule – which is still at least a year away – to comply. That's at least three years right there. That is way too long.
What's more, the agency is considering exempting from regulation "premium" cigars – pricey cigars that are hand-rolled in tobacco leaves. That strikes those of us in the tobacco control world as crazy.
Regarding e-cigarettes, the FDA says:
One thing was clear from the candidate questionnaires that Smokefree DC reviewed last week: Most candidates vying for office in the April 1 primary are spot-on when it comes to understanding some key secondhand smoke issues. At the same time, though, they are clueless about other secondhand smoke issues, often contradicting the logic they exhibited in a previous question.
In fact, we were pretty stunned by the variation within the same questionnaires — in one question, the candidate would recognize the health hazards of secondhand smoke, while in the next, he or she would express a market-forces-should-prevail opinion.
However, a few candidates stood out as fully grasping the fact that secondhand smoke is a health hazard, and that the right of nonsmokers to breathe clean air should trump a smoker's desire to light up. Those who aced the questionnaire:
* Mayoral candidate Andy Shallal, who has been an early and longtime supporter of smokefree workplaces and made his restaurant/bar Mimi's smokefree long before the law required him to do so;
* Councilmember Jim Graham, who also has been a longtime supporter of smokefree workplaces and is running for re-election to his Ward 1 seat; and
* Charles Allen, who is contending for the seat of his former boss, Tommy Wells, in Ward 6.
Continue reading Shallal, Graham, Allen top Smokefree DC candidate questionnaire
A move is afoot on Capitol Hill to protect nonsmokers from the unknown effects of the chemicals emitted by e-cigarettes.
According to a recent Politico story, some Democrats are calling for e-cigarettes to be included in the Capitol's smokefree policy.
That's absolutely the right thing to do, for two reasons:
1) We know that visible, smoke-like vapor comes out of e-cigarettes, but we don't know exactly what chemicals are in the vapor; and
2) E-cigarettes look like cigarettes, and when they are used, they emit white vapor that looks and smells like cigarette smoke. Permitting the use of e-cigarettes in smokefree areas could cause confusion and prompt smokers of real cigarettes to light up.
The lawmakers who are pushing this sensible measure are U.S. Sens. Dick Durbin (D-Ill.), Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.), Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio), Edward Markey (D-Mass.), Tom Harkin (D-Iowa), Barbara Boxer (D-Calif.), and U.S. Rep. Henry A. Waxman (D-Calif.).
They should be commended, and the D.C. Council should follow suit.
Little did I know when I testified before the D.C. Committee on Health this week about the need to regulate e-cigarettes that I was sitting next to a convicted felon.
Bruce Bereano, representing the Maryland Association of Tobacco and Candy Distributors, sat next to me on the first panel. He was pompous and pugnacious, and he made some absolutely ludicrous statements.
(Earlier this year, Bereano lost an attempt to overturn his 1994 fraud conviction. He falsely billed clients, then gave the money to politicians via his political action committee. He was sentenced to five months in prison and five months in home detention, and was fined $30,000. Despite this, and the fact that he was stripped of his law license, he is still considered a powerful lobbyist in Annapolis. Go figure.)
The bill we were there to speak about was the Electronic Cigarette Parity Amendment Act of 2013 (B20-233), introduced by Councilmembers Yvette Alexander (D-Ward 7) and David Grosso (D-At-Large). The idea is to treat e-cigarettes like other tobacco products – restrict their sales to minors, ensure they won't be used in smokefree areas and so forth. It's a great idea, and we applaud Alexander and Grosso for introducing it.
In my testimony, I made three points: The health effects on nonsmokers of the vapor emitted by e-cigarettes are unknown; e-cigarette use in smokefree venues will cause confusion and could weaken the city's very popular and effective smokefree workplace law; and e-cigarettes are being regulated by other jurisdictions throughout the country.
Continue reading Smokefree DC urges D.C. Council to regulate e-cigarettes
Last week, the D.C. Council voted unanimously to make all D.C. parks and bus shelters smokefree.
There's just one hitch: The bill was weakened by the Council Chair, Phil Mendelson, who amended it on the floor.
His amendments, which we didn't get until well after the vote, did two things: 1) eliminate criminal penalties; and 2) specify that the measure pertains only to tobacco products. E-cigarettes, which D.C. Councilmember Mary Cheh (D-Ward 3) had rightly added, are no longer covered.
How shortsighted. Here's why:
1) E-cigarettes emit smoke-like vapors containing chemicals that have not yet been analyzed for safety by the FDA. Here's a helpful excerpt from a recent Los Angeles Times editorial:
The bottom line: Anyone in the vicinity of an e-cigarette smoker is being subjected to chemicals whose safety is still in question. Many cities are including e-cigarettes in smokefree laws.
2) E-cigarettes can look very realistic. What the smoker blows out looks like smoke. This creates confusion if they are smoked in areas that are supposed to be smokefree, and may prompt people who smoke cigarettes to light up their real cigarettes. If you want to see what smoking an e-cigarette looks like, check out this video.
3) E-cigarettes are becoming a gateway for teens to get into smoking, especially since the liquid comes in a variety of flavors. Forty state attorneys general are calling for a ban on e-cigarette sales to kids and the regulation of e-cigarette marketing.
Once upon a time, Mendelson was a staunch supporter of smokefree workplaces. In fact, he was one of the original supporters on the Council of the smokefree workplace law, back when only three Councilmembers publicly supported the idea.
We are urging Mendelson to amend this new bill to include e-cigarettes, as was intended. Feel the same way? email email@example.com.
The D.C. Council took a major step today by making all city parks and bus shelters smokefree.
It marks the first time that the city has required any outdoor areas to be smokefree. (The Council has passed legislation permitting business owners to post no-smoking signs in front of their doors, but that is voluntary. And the city's smokefree workplace law addresses indoor areas only.)
The measure passed today applies to all city parks, dog parks, trails, community facilities, playgrounds, swimming pools, spray parks, neighborhood recreation centers and other similar facilities owned or maintained by the District.
(Now it will be possible to sit on the porch at Hains Point on a summer evening without sucking in cigar and cigarette smoke from patrons. But we digress.)
The measure, which the Council approved unanimously on second reading (Bill 20-0095), was amended to remove criminal penalties and to clarify that the businesses that are now exempt from the smokefree law (such as cigar bars), would not be affected. (The committee-approved version is here. This doesn't reflect the amendments approved today.)
We must give a shout-out of appreciation to Councilmember David Grosso (D-At-Large), who objected to the removal of criminal sanctions. "I think there should be stiff penalities," he said. "Secondhand smoke is serious."
The bill was originally introduced by Councilmember Vincent Orange (D-At-Large) as a smokefree playgrounds bill. Councilmember Mary Cheh (D-Ward 3), who chairs the Committee on Transportation and the Environment, strengthened it. Kudos to them both.
It is telling that this measure was noncontroversial. We remember the reaction in 2002 to the proposal that bars – gasp! – be made smokefree. One would have thought that the world was going to end.
The Washington Post is backing a smokefree parks and bus shelters measure that the Council tentatively approved in July.
In an editorial that ran over the weekend, the paper wrote:
The paper noted the lack of opposition to making outdoor areas smokefree, saying that it is likely a reflection of the public's lowered tolerance for smoking.
The paper suggested that the measure is good but isn't enough, rightly noting that D.C. needs to ensure that money is dedicated annually to tobacco control measures:
A final Council vote is expected in September.
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Room for Improvement: A Life in Sport (Paperback)
PEN/ESPN Award Finalist
Spanning more than fifty years of ambitious and wild endeavors, Room for Improvement chronicles John Casey's most peculiar addiction, that of an adrenaline junky. Here we see Casey taking part in an Outward Bound course in Maine during the dead of winter; being pinned by a two-hundred-pound judo instructor; leading a lost couple on a yacht through the rocky waterways of Narragansett Bay by a simple rowboat; and completing--on his seventieth birthday--a 70K marathon of his own devising that included rowing, bicycling, skating, dog walking, and rollerblading. Be it a preoccupation with health or just an indomitably playful sense of adventure, John Casey's insatiable drive is an inspiration to us all.
About the Author
John Casey was born in 1939 in Worcester, Massachusetts, and educated at Harvard College, Harvard Law School, and the University of Iowa. His novel Spartina won the National Book Award in 1989. He lives in Charlottesville, Virginia, where he is professor of English literature at the University of Virginia.
Praise For…
"A wonderful match of subject and style . . . [Casey's] writing is simple and crisp. It holds the clarity of early morning." —The New York Times Book Review
"He's a damned good writer . . . How many professor types do you reckon would tackle a 50-mile run along the Adirondack Trail or an 11-day winter-survival course in Main that included two nights along in a makeshift cave?" —Wall Street Journal
"There's a lot of humor in these essays, most of it good-naturedly aimed at Casey himself. But he's serious, too. Casey doesn't scold those of us who aren't as physically active as we used to be; rather, he entices us to consider getting moving again, preferably outside." —The Boston Globe
"Room for Improvement is a marvel of closely observed mostly outdoor sport, much of it alarmingly strenuous, but colored throughout by infectious exuberance and tolerance for discomfort. With genteel detachment well to the rear, Casey brings us point blank to the levels of sporting commitment that rise to illumination." —Thomas McGuane
"In these empirical and informative essays, John Casey writes with the 'savor of attentiveness' about those peaks in cardiovascular exercise when we feel transformed—about being, as he puts it, 'encased in the rhythm of what I was doing.' Casey has walked, run, rowed, paddled, and cross-country skied. Not unlike those sports, these connected essays flow into one another, and they reflect more than an author's willingness to suffer 'a ruffled minor vanity'; not unlike the over-seventy athlete he is, John Casey's writing is exemplary and tireless." —John Irving