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It's Black Friday; the day the holiday shopping madness starts in earnest. I know some of you live for this time of the year, so The Dr Dick Review Crew will do our part. This is Week 3 of this our Holiday Gift Giving Guide.
This week we will hear from Review Crew members: Denise, Jack & Karen and Gina & Kevin.
First up, our friends and neighbors (BC, Canada), the extraordinary women at Eros & Isis send a work of art.
Sweet Pea —— $68.00
I have the pleasure of introducing you to a luscious little playmate, Sweet Pea, from a fantastic new company in British Columbia, Canada, Eros & Isis. It's such a rare find to discover a boutique adult products company. I am so over the cookie-cutter, mass-produced stuff made of dubious materials that floods the marketplace. How refreshing to discover a manufacturer with an environmental consciousness. Long live Eros & Isis!
Sweet Pea is a petite, 3.5" x 2.5", bulbous headed vibe made of 100% platinum silicone. It's completely safe and non-toxic, which includes the natural mineral pigment embedded into the silicone to achieve the antique look of their toys. It is meticulously sculpted, molded and cast by hand to appear as a turn of the century collectible. It really is unique. I haven't seen its like anywhere else.
Sweet Pea features a removable one-speed bullet vibrator that can be replaced or upgraded to any bullet-style unit. The bullet come packed with batteries, I'm happy to report. So your first ride is on the house. You can use Sweet Pea externally, but I prefer it as a pussy plug. The sculpted base delivers delicious stimulation to my lips and clit. And it is so soft and comfortable I can wear for an extended time. Very nice!
There's a bit of a secret to removing bullet vibe from the base for cleanup or when you need to change the batteries. Simply add a few drops of water-based lube between the vibe and the hole it's in. Remember only water-based lube on a beautiful silicone toy like this. Work the lube around a little; apply pressure to the base of the toy above the vibe and PRESTO! The vibe pops out.
Sweet Pea is just one of the gorgeous Eros & Isis toys and each is available in Gold, Silver, and Jade. The silicone makes the toys easy to clean with soap and water. But it also can be sterilized in boiling water or in the dishwasher; sans the vibe, of course.
Next, we have another Good Vibrations Ambassador Review.
Smartballs Teneo UNO & DUO —— $34.00 & $44.00
Gina & Kevin
Kevin: "Smartballs Teneo are Fun Factory's take on a very old idea, Ben Wa Balls. You know what those are, right? They are insertable balls that were invented hundreds of years ago, to enhance sexual stimulation and to exercise a woman's PC muscles (pubococcygeus muscle). But since men have PC muscles too, I wanted to join in the fun. In other words, you do your Kegel exercises with these babies while they are inserted vaginally or, in my case, anally."
Gina: "Smartballs are discreet. And as Kevin suggests, they are both pleasurable and therapeutic."
Kevin: "Remember, the more Kegels you do, the more intense your orgasms are. And this is true for both women and men."
Gina: "You simply insert the Smartballs Teneo UNO into your vagina.
Kevin: "Or the Smartballs Teneo DUO into your ass. Or the other way around."
Gina: "Each Smartball unit has a finger groove for easy insertion and a tether that makes for easy removal. You'll want to use some lube when inserting. And since these products are made of silicone, you can only use a water-based lube with them."
Kevin: "Here's the special part. Each Smartball has an inner ball that creates the a sweetest vibration sensation."
Gina: "They aren't as heavy a ball as I am used to, but they are comfortable to wear. And you can wear these for hours, if you'd like. Take them dancing, to the grocery or for a walk in the park. Every movement gives you pleasure while strengthening your PC muscles."
Kevin: "They are extremely durable and easy to clean. You can sterilize them in boiling water or pop 'em in the dishwasher, which makes the Smartballs Teneo shareable. You can also wipe them down with a lint-free towel moistened with peroxide, rubbing alcohol or a 10% bleach solution. Or just use soap and warm water for a quick cleanup."
Gina: "I like to masturbate with the Smartballs. My orgasms are more intense, because my vaginal muscles contract around the vibrating balls. Regular use can also help prevent stress incontinence."
Kevin: "And I like to squeeze one off with a ball or two in my ass. They provide very pleasant prostate stimulation. And ya never have to change batteries or wait for a recharge."
Finally, the last in our series of Tristan Taormino's educational and enrichment videos.
Tristan Taormino's Expert Guide To Anal Pleasure For Men —— $29.95
Jack & Karen
Jack: "We're back with another butt sex video. If you remember, last time we reviewed: The Expert Guide to Anal Sex. I was all bummed out because that video didn't include men as the receiving partners in anal sex. How was I supposed to know that there was an entire video in this series that was all about pegging your guy?"
Karen: "Tristan Taormino's Expert Guide To Anal Pleasure For Men is just what we've been looking for."
Jack: "The disc starts out with a tutorial on the subject of male anal stimulation and goes from the anatomy itself through the actual processes involved. And our favorite ass-mistress, Tristan Taormino, is the host of this portion of the film."
Karen: "Then there are three sex scenes. The first involves Penny Flame and Devin. Tristan is there in an advisory role for the opening portion of the scene. Penny uses her fingers, a butt-plug, and a couple of strap-ons on Devin. This is the part that interested me the most."
Jack: "Annie Cruz and Nomad are up next. She finger fucks her guy with up to four of them at once. DAMN! She also uses a bead-like butt-plug, an even large butt-plug, and a strap-on on him. Nomad fingers and fucks Annie's ass with a glass dildo while she jills-off with vibrator. Very Hot!"
Karen: "I like the give and take between these two performers."
Jack: "The third scene features Jandi Lin and Christian. Christian takes Jandi's fingers, a metal butt-plug, a glass-like butt-plug and a, curved black prostate stimulator in his ass. Jandi rims him a bit, although not convincingly. Unfortunately there is no strap-on use here."
Karen: "There was a bunch of stuff in this scene that I didn't like. They had to do with exchanging bodily fluids, if you know what I mean. I agree with Jack, the connection between the two performers seemed a little contrived."
Jack: "There are also tutorials in the bonus section. They include; Safer Sex, How to Choose & Wear A Strap-On, Solo Prostate Stimulation—involving the guys from the movie, and Anal Hygiene and Enemas—featuring the gals. This was just the stuff I had been looking for. Some may find the tutorials a bit dry, especially if you're watching this for the porn value. But I think it's important stuff to know, particularly for men, like me, who about to make the anal plunge."


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MOSCOW -- Investigators are still trying to determine the cause of a fire that destroyed thousands of hay bales in southwest Kansas.
The fire started May 28 near Moscow and was considered extinguished by June 5. But workers at Abengoa Bioenergy are still spreading the hay out to check for hot spots.
Officials say the blaze destroyed an estimated 38,000 hay bales, most owned by Abengoa. The company says workers will continue to spread the hay for the next few days. Once that's done, cleanup will begin.
The Garden City Telegram reports (http://bit.ly/11KQKlA ) the company has not yet determined value of the hay that was lost.
The Kansas Department of Emergency Management's preliminary finding was that the fire was caused by lightning but that has not been confirmed.
Information from: The Garden City (Kan.) Telegram, http://www.gctelegram.com

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There is this programming/mathematical problem I have; it is the problem of generating a sequence of n unique random numbers, where the random number $n$ is element of of the set $S = \{0, 1, 2, \cdots N-1\}$ (Like permuting the numbers, but without using memory.)
Recently I kinda solved the problem on my own, and I got a result that I've transcribed below, without the use of formal math, just programming.
Now, it seems that this problem has already been solved in past by constructing LFSR (Linear feedback shift register) by Galois or some other mathematician. (I actually found out about LFSR first, and then built my "kind of" soulution, because I couldn't understand the LFSR Wikipedia article, and didn't just want to copy-and-paste the source code.)
My problem is I don't understand a word of formal mathematics and would like to learn how to solve this problem and compare my solution with that of what LFSR produces, so my question is:
Can you compare what I did below and somehow translate it to formal math?. So I can compare what I did and what the formal mathematicians were doing, and why they were doing it?
Remember, I only really understand programming terms, e.g., I only understand memory and its adressing, memory states, strings of zero and ones, etc. I don't understand primitive polynomials, field theory, and other mathy words.
Thanks very much in advance, if you can help me I promise a beer next time I see any one of you.
Here is the code I produced below: (You can run it in your browser -- I can't guarantee that it's correct but I believe the idea should be close enough, and I lack any other idea how to solve it:
function getPlacement( num ){ //; knuth permutations
var places = [];
for( var i = 0; i < num; ++i )
places.push( i );
var last_index = num-1;
for( var i = num; i > 0; --i ){
var rnd_index = Random( i );
places = swap( places, rnd_index, last_index );
return places;
function readNum( num, placement ){
var numstr = num.toString(2);
numstr = zeroextend( numstr, placement.length );
var numarr = numstr.split('');
var ret = [];
for( var i = 0; i < placement.length; ++i ){
ret.push( numarr[ placement[i] ] );
return ret.join('');
function UniqRndSeq( maxLength, output ){
var placesNeeded = maxLength.toString(2).length;
var randomPlacement = getPlacement( placesNeeded );
var initPosition = Random( maxLength );
var cnt = initPosition;
var rndn;
var numret = [];
rndn = parseInt( readNum( cnt, randomPlacement ), 2);
output( rndn );
if( Containz( numret, rndn ) ) alert(rndn);
cnt = cnt % maxLength;
} while( cnt != initPosition );
//; helper funs
var outp = [];
function display( num ){
outp.push( num + "<br>" );
function Random( x ){
return Math.floor(Math.random()*x);
function Containz( arr, num ){
for( var i = 0; i < arr.length; ++i ){
if( arr[i] == num ) return true;
return false;
function swap( list, a, b ){
var tmp = list[a];
list[a] = list[b];
list[b] = tmp;
return list;
function zeroextend( num_bin_str, length ){
while( num_bin_str.length != length ){
num_bin_str = "0" + num_bin_str;
return num_bin_str;
function init(){
UniqRndSeq( 256, display);
document.body.innerHTML = outp.join('');


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Yet again, it seems I have fallen victim to life and all its curve balls. My blogging and training have been in an ongoing battle with my to-do list, and I'm sad to say they weren't doing too well. This is probably obvious from my absence on all things social media! But I haven't been just sitting around, twiddling my thumbs. And I certainly haven't given up hope that my half-marathon will happen come hell or high water! First, let me fill you in on all the things that have been stealing my attention.
The LARGEST factor can be summed up in one word: school. As the time ticks down toward my final days as an undergrad, I have a bunch of projects and exciting assignments that need my full attention. Luckily, they are all things I've found to be rewarding as well as time consuming, which make them more worth the effort.
I'm currently in an Editing and Publishing class which operates as an independent publishing house called Cornerstone Press. Every year, the class publishes two books–reading through manuscript submissions, choosing which to publish, and then taking that manuscript from its raw form to a beautifully printed book. Each student is elected to a certain position: Copy Editor, Designer, Marketing Director, etc. I was elected to be Director of Sales, which means I coordinate all sales efforts of our previous titles and the current book chosen by our team.
This semester, we're publishing a historical fiction novel about Adele Hugo, Victor Hugo's daughter, titled Syncopation by Elizabeth Caulfield Felt. I've read the whole thing, obviously, and it's phenomenal! I highly recommend you buy a copy after it is released April 20th! Plus, you'd be supporting me and my school in the process! <—shameless plug.
The other class (actually ran by the same professor!) is Book History, which I'm happy to say is the most absorbing class I've ever taken. I haven't missed a single day because I am always excited about what we're going to be covering. It definitely brings out the book geek in me!
Aside from school, I'm applying for grad programs and getting ready to move to New York. Over spring break, I had the chance to spend a week there. Nick and I found our apartment too! Our dog will be happy because there's a dog park a block away, and I'm happy because there are running paths a block away!
Speaking of running, I actually fulfilled one of my life-long dreams of running through Central Park. Yippee! I did a 4-miler and my time wasn't ghastly either, considering I was out of my routine.
Since I was visiting over St. Patty's day weekend, I was invited to march in the St. Patrick's Day parade in Manhattan. I felt like quite the rock star!
Nick still had to work while I was there, so I bummed around the city and saw all the touristy sights I missed on my last visit. Of course, I hit up the New York Public Library first because I have an obsession with all things books and libraries if you haven't noticed. Another day, I went to the Statue of Liberty and stood in awe of her incredible beauty for what seemed like an hour. I can't imagine what my ancestors' reactions were as they immigrated from Finland, and saw her on the horizon. One thing I already love about the city is all the history that it contains.
These are just little tid-bits of what I've been doing lately. Still, I MISS RUNNING! I cannot stress that enough. I guess I know things are only going to pile-up more and more until May, when school is over. My trial race is the end of May, and I'm absolutely still set on giving it a go. I won't be anywhere near the shape I should be in to do it, but I think it will be a good test. I'll run as much as I can and walk when I feel like I'm about to die. After that, I'll start my training over (or back track a little) and be in full swing by September's race.
Enough about me…
How are all my fellow bloggers and followers these days?
Anyone else struggling with a crazy schedule?
Any running stories to share? I miss you!
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Dodger Stadium 25th Anniversary, April 15th On Flag Stamp Autographed By Tommy Lasorda/Hal Lanier Combo (1987). This Is A Set Of Seven Envelopes Postmarked At Dodger Stadium Each Day Of Their Home-Opening Series Hosting The Giants And Astros. Each Envelope Bears The Specially Designed Dodger Stadium 25th Anniversary Postmark. Various Envelopes In The Set Have Been Signed By A Range Of Dodger, Giants And Astros Players And Managers, Tom Lasorda, Roger Craig And Hal Lanier. Plus Dodger Owner Peter O'Malley, All As Single Autographs And Combos While They Last.
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There is plenty to do this week, with a heaping helping of entertainment fun on Sunday.
There is plenty to do this week, with a heaping helping of entertainment fun on Sunday.
A staple in the annual cultural events in New Bernis the Craven Art Council�s Sunday Jazz Showcase, which hits center stage Sunday.
There are two performances, 1:30and 7 p.m., at the Doubletree by Hilton on the city waterfront.
The event features artists from Australia, Italy and British Columbia.
Adrian Cunningham, on woodwinds, is originally from Australia. Rossano Sportiello, on piano, hails from Italy. Bria Skonberg, who plays trumpet and sings, is from Vancouver.
All three now live in New York City.
Home-grown talent includes bass player John Brown, a professor at Duke University, and East Carolina University professor Jonathan Wacker on drums.
Tickets are available at the Bank of the Arts and are discounted for those who are members of the Craven Arts Council and Gallery.
Tickets are $35 for members at the afternoon show and $40 for non-members. Evening show tickets are $30 for members and $35 for non-members.
The Town of Oriental observes the Chinese New Year Running of the Dragon Sunday at 3:30 p.m. on Hodges Street.
This is the Year of the Snake.
Costumes are welcome, along with pots and pans and all kinds of noisemakers. The street will be blocked, and a street dance will follow, featuring DJ Bob Laverty.
The Oriental Dragon Boat Race Team will have its boat on display and feature live paddling demonstrations.
The Oriental Tourism Board will offer fortune cookies to participants, and local businesses will do have specials.
Here is a sampling of other events this week:
Today is busy at the New Bern-Craven County Public Library, with three events.
�Reel Readers� is at 10 a.m. with the film, �Of Mice and Men,� the classic adaptation of John Steinbeck�s award-winning novel.
It is free, with coffee and doughnuts, along with a discussion period.
�A Novel Book Club� meets at 1 p.m., with �The No. 1 Ladies Detective Agency,� by Alexander McCall Smith.
Fans around the world admire the bestselling No. 1 Ladies� Detective Agency series and its proprietor, Precious Ramotswe, Botswana�s premier lady detective. The club is free to the public and the book is available through the library.
The �Let�s Talk About It� series is at 7 p.m., with �Explorations of Faith in Literature.�
The series begins with �A Prayer for Owen Meany,� by John Irving.
According to the library: �In the summer of 1953, two 11-year-old boys � best friends � are playing in a Little League baseball game in Gravesend, New Hampshire. One of the boys hits a foul ball that kills the other boy�s mother. The boy who hits the ball doesn�t believe in accidents; Owen Meany believes he is God�s instrument. What happens to Owen, after that 1953 foul ball, is extraordinary.�
The book is available at the library. The discussion will be led by Bill DiNome of UNC Wilmington.
New Bern photographer Curtis Blake�s exhibit opens at the New Bern-Craven County Public Library with a reception Thursday at 7 p.m.
It is sponsored by the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority.
New Bern Civic Theatre presents three performances for Black History Month in February with �Bring on the Jazz!�
Shows are Friday and Saturday at 7:30 p.m., with a 2 p.m. Sunday matinee, all at the Athens Theatre on Pollock Street.
The show is directed by New Bern singer John Van Dyke and produced by Karen Pierson.
Tickets are $14 in advance and $16 at the door. Students and active military tickets are $10.
The Down East FolkArts Series presents Brooks Williams and his roots and blues music Friday and Saturday in New Bern and Beaufort.
The Friday concert is at the Trent River Coffee Company on Craven Street in New Bern. The following night, he performs at Clawson�s Restaurant in Beaufort.
The shows are at 8 p.m. Tickets are $15 general admission, $12 for society members and $8 for students.
Advance tickets are available at the venue and at the Bank of the Arts on Middle Street in New Bern.
�All That Glitters,� the annual dinner-dance-silent auction benefiting the Senior Pharmacy Program, is Saturday at the New Bern Riverfront Convention Center.
The event is from 6:30 to 10:30 p.m., with tickets priced at $40.
Tickets are available through Catholic Charities, Mitchell Hardware or the New Bern Riverfront Convention Center.
The Carousels provide the dance music, and The Chelsea will cater.
Call 638-2188.
Children to age 12 and their parents are invited to attend Reading Fun Day at the New Bern Mall on Saturday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The free event will focus on the theme �Play That Game.�
Local schools, the New Bern-Craven County Public Library, Newspapers in Education and Craven Smart Start programs host a variety of literacy activities in reading stations throughout the mall.
Children participate in four reading stations and will be eligible to receive a free book, while supplies last. The event will have a literacy area for children from birth to age 5.
Craven Smart Start, Parents as Teachers, the Family Literacy program from James W. Smith Elementary, Coastal Community Action Head Start and Craven Community College students in the Child, Family and Community class provide activities for children and information for parents. Members of Boy Scout Troop No. 67 are volunteers.
Contact Pinkie Moore at 671-0689.
The 30th Annual Shakespeare Competition is Saturday at the North Carolina History Center, hosted by the New Bern Colonial Branch of the English-Speaking Union.
It is from 9 a.m. to noon, with six regional high schools in competition.
Participants read, interpret and perform monologues and sonnets in as many as three qualifying stages at the school, community and national levels.
The Eastern North Carolina Bluegrass Association has its monthly concert at Lenoir Community College in Kinston Saturday.
Bands for the 7 p.m.concert include Sapony Creek, Ken Scoggins and Mills Creek and the Mac and Tammy McRoy Band.
Admission is $7, with children under 12 free.
Call Ann Banks at 244-0712.
The Old Theater�s latest Oriental Film Festival features four films by Woody Allen on Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
Some of Allen�s most popular romantic comedies will be featured, among them, �Midnight in Paris,� which shows at 7:30 p.m.Friday.
Saturday�s lineup includes four shows, including �Annie Hall,� �Hannah & Her Sisters,� �Manhattan� and �Annie Hall.�
Sunday shows include �Midnightin Paris� and �Manhattan.�
Tickets are $20 to see four films, and $6 per movie. Tickets are at Nautical Wheelers and at the box office on show dates.
Friends of the Pamlico County Library hold its winter book sale Saturday from 9 a.m.to 2 p.m.
There is a large selection, for 50 cents and $1.
The selections include fiction, non-fiction, mysteries, biographies, romance and children�s books. There are also classic DVDs and tapes, along with some rare books.
Proceeds support the library.
Donated books will be accepted through Friday at the library, on N.C. 55 in Bayboro at Pamlico County High School.
Call 745-3515.
The Pamlico County Arts Council, in collaboration with the Village Gallery in Oriental, brings the Traveling Photography Exhibit of the African-American Music Trail to Pamlico County during the month.
A reception is planned Saturday, from 2 to 5 p.m. at the Village Gallery on Hodges Street.
The exhibit offers the contributions that North Carolina musicians made to the world of music.
In a special tribute to the late Blues musician George Higgs, a photograph of Higgs taken by Pamlico County photographer Ben Casey will be included. Higgs died Jan. 31.
More than four dozen photographs include portraits by internationally-known photographer Cedric N. Chatterley and historic photographs from private collections.
The fifth-annual African-American Read-In is scheduled Sunday at the New Bern-Craven County Public Library.
The 3 p.m. event features the works of Earl Mills - author and poet - and others. It is sponsored by the Theta Beta Omega Chapter of the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority.
It also features presentations by local African-American poets, authors, and musicians. Books by local authors will be available.
Charlie Hall can be reached at 635-5667 or firstname.lastname@example.com


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Download Essential system updates for Microsoft Windows 7
You can start downloading the Essential system updates for Microsoft Windows 7 ver. 8.00 for HP Compaq Presario CQ56-100SE Laptop. To start download file, click green «download» button on page below. We advise you to use a variety of download managers like «FlashGet» or «Download Master». Also, you can go back to the list of drivers and choose a different driver for HP Compaq Presario CQ56-100SE Laptop.
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If you are a horror movie fan, you owe it to yourself to see this movie. The name itself refers to the generic trope it's summoning, the one you've seen a few times before. But Cabin in the Woods, as the poster implies has more up it's sleeve. (more…)
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20 Oct 2016
Cathay Pacific and Dragonair have announced that flight services into and out of Hong Kong from around 11 am to approximately 10 pm tomorrow (Hong Kong time, Friday, 21 October) will be significantly disrupted as Severe Typhoon Haima moves closer to the city. The disruptions will include cancellations and delays.
Flights scheduled tonight (Thursday, 20 October) and until early tomorrow morning (Friday, 21 October) are expected to operate as normal. While it is possible that the Hong Kong Observatory may issue the strong wind signal No 8 before 11 am, our flights operations are determined by wind speed and direction at the airport.
Passengers are strongly advised to check the latest flight information on the airline's website, www.cathaypacific.com or www.dragonair.com, before departing for the airport as the situation can change rapidly. Those without confirmed bookings must not go to the airport.
The airlines appeal to passengers to postpone non-essential travel as additional flight cancellations, diversions and/or delays are anticipated until the morning of 22 October (Saturday) due to the expected backlog of passengers and busy air traffic.
The airlines will waive fees on re-booking for all tickets issued worldwide (irrespective of fare type) on or before 19 October for travel on Cathay Pacific and Dragonair involving Hong Kong between 21 October and 22 October (Hong Kong time).
A Cathay Pacific spokesperson said: "The safety of our passengers and crew has always been our top priority. We understand that the flight disruptions are likely to cause inconvenience and our staff are trying very hard to provide alternative flight arrangements for affected passengers."
To ensure customers receive the latest flight status updates via SMS or email, they are advised to update their contact details in Manage Booking at www.cathaypacific.com or www.dragonair.com.
The airlines will continue to monitor the situation closely and will issue further updates should there be any changes to the flight schedule.


text: For some reason my server - setup using perfect server for ISPConfig 2 - just hangs. cannot access it with ssh, webserver is not accessable, and mail hangs. I can see that the server is "running" with ping, but that is all. This is running as a vds and the provider tells me that something is doing a lot. The only way for me to get access is to restarting the server... this happens every three months... almost on the same date... Is there something I can do to prevent this? What to look for in logs? It's running 8.04, so I know that the version is quite old. I'd like to upgrade, but I am not sure if I want to... When "work" why fix - right?


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The Southeast Climate Consortium has released its peanut planting outlook for spring 2006, calling for an increased likelihood of warmer and drier-than-normal conditions in Alabama, Florida, and Georgia.
The Southeast Climate Consortium, or SECC, is a coalition of six universities — Florida State University, University of Florida, University of Miami, University of Georgia, Auburn University and University of Alabama-Huntsville. The programs of the SECC are designed around broad themes of product assessment and evaluation, program evaluation, and economic analysis and highlight research done into the fields of climate, forestry, agricultural risk, Extension, and natural resources and the environment.
The latest climate forecast from the SECC indicates that the region will be dominated by the effects of the La Niña conditions in the Pacific Ocean in the next three to six months. La Niña is characterized by unusually cold ocean temperature as compared to El Niño, which is characterized by unusually warm ocean temperatures.
For detailed rainfall and temperature predictions for individual counties, you can use the climate risk tool developed by the SECC at the AgClimate Web site (www.agclimate.org).
The increased likelihood of a warmer and drier-than-normal spring may encourage growers to plant early, according to the forecast. However, growers must consider other factors such as soil temperature and the risk of tomato spotted wilt virus (TSWV) in any planting date decision. Studies show a dramatic increase in tomato spotted wilt virus for peanuts planted in early- to mid-April.
There also is a risk of increased TSWV on peanuts planted in mid- to late-April. Growers who decide to plant earlier are advised to consider planting varieties with good resistance to TSWV such as AP-3, C-99R or Georgia 02C. For more information, check the University of Georgia Peanut Disease Risk Index or the University of Florida EDIS publication SS-AGR-13 at http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/AG247
A warm spring in the counties located in lower latitudes may allow for earlier plantings if soil temperatures and moisture conditions are conducive to uniform germination and emergence of seed.
It is recommended to plant after the 4-inch soil temperature has reached 65 degrees F. for three consecutive days or longer. The Florida Automated Weather Network and Georgia Automated Environmental Monitoring Network monitor soil temperature data at several locations in Florida and Georgia, respectively.
Growers practicing conservation-tillage peanut production with cover crops and strip-till may consider killing cover crops earlier this year to avoid further depletion of soil moisture, according to the SECC forecast.
Meanwhile, a private weather forecasting company is predicting that this year's hurricane season will be more active than normal but not as busy as last year's, and that the northeast U.S. will be hit by a major hurricane within five years.
The experts at AccuWeather, based in State College, Pa., predict this year's hurricane season won't quite top last year's record number and named storms and 14 hurricanes.
A normal season consists of 11 named storms, with five or six hurricanes, says Ken Reeves, senior meteorologist and director of the company's forecast operations. The season runs from May 15 to Nov. 30.
The National Weather Service counted 27 named storms last year.
The AccuWeather meteorologists also stress that the northeast is overdue for a "powerful hurricane." Weather cycles and above-normal ocean temperatures make it a question of when, not if, they say.
The meteorologists likened current weather cycles and ocean temperatures to those in the 1930s, 1940s and 1950s, particularly the pattern that led to a 1938 hurricane that stuck Providence, R.I., and killed 600 people. Wind gusted to 186 miles per hour, according to AccuWeather. Surges of 15 to 20 feet and waves of 25 to 50 feet left much of Providence 10 to 15 feet underwater.
AccuWeather says northeast hurricane damage could rival or surpass that caused by Katrina, which inundated New Orleans and was the costliest storm in U.S. history. The forecasting company plans to release a more detailed forecast, including landfall and strength predictions, in May.
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Christmas Tree at the Texas State Capitol
The Austin Skyline Glows with Reflected Lightning
The Austin, Texas Skyline Glows with Color from Reflected Lightning and this is the only time you'll ever see it this way. Austin, Texas witnessed a wild lightning storm this week. In this 3:47am shot, cloud lightning flashes from the south, lighting up the entire Austin skyline and making the buildings appear to glow with fantastic colors.
Laser Battle on the Austin Boardwalk
So there was this amazing laser battle last night along Austin's brand new board walk (Boardwalk Trail at Lady Bird Lake). Okay, the laser part is actually not true. This is two long exposures (30 secs and 36 secs) blended. The laser fire is actually biker headlines and tail lights whizzing by. I figured this thing is going to be a favorite with photographers and I'd better do something unique from the get-go.
Chicago! My kind of town.
Farris Wheel at Chicago's Navy Pier
St. Louis Gateway Arch at Sunset after a Storm
Pre-dawn Boston
Lower Manhattan from the Brooklyn Bridge
Lower Manhattan from the Brooklyn Bridge. One single 13 second exposure taken at exactly 5pm on February 16, 2014 approximately midway across the bridge in 25 degree weather. For those non-New Yorkers the building with the giant spire is the yet-to-open One World Trade Center, and the tallest skyscraper in the Western Hemisphere. The Statue of Liberty can be seen on the left edge of the photo. Man it was cold. My fingers were numb.
Waiting with the Elephants
This is a series of four blended long exposures ranging from 5 seconds to 60. The resulting image removed the tourists crowd, leaving behind the Asian guy who appears to have fallen asleep, the Cowboy who appears to be waiting for someone, and the Elephants who are clearly frustrated that the cowboy won't get out of their way. American Museum of Natural History, New York City, February 15, 2014.
Crescent Moon over Acre Israel
Crescent Moon over Acre Israel
This shot is from the roof of the Akkotel hotel, a wonderful hotel built into the walls of the world heritage site of the old city of Acre. The building is a beautifully renovated historical building within walking distance of everything in the old city and the staff is great too. The El-Jazzar Mosque dominates the skyline here (see previous shot on my timeline for inside view of the Mosque). We're looking west at a setting crescent moon shortly after sunset.
Port of Houston Authority
Hiking around Golden Gate
In 2013 I got serious about photography with equipment, effort, education and practice. Still a lot more to learn of course and I'm looking forward to continuing to evolve and experiment. It's been great sharing my efforts here and I want to thank everyone who has joined me online for this adventure! One of my first serious outings was in March in San Francisco. I've learned a lot over the intervening 9 months. For example I needed to think more about composition, focus and my ISO (among other things) in this Golden Gate shot. Thanks everyone! Have a great New Year!
Containership Hapag-Lloyd Passes Under the Golden Gate
San Francisco as seen from Corona Heights Park
Grand Central from Park Avenue Viaduct above 42nd Street
Grand Central Terminal shot from the Park Avenue Viaduct above 42nd street just before 5am Saturday morning. The Viaduct is an elevated roadway that has no pedestrian access so I chose to go stand in the center of the roadway at 5am when traffic would be lighter. It is practically the only way to get this shot of Grand Central. The Viaduct carries Park Avenue from East 40th to 46th Streets around Grand Central Terminal and the MetLife Building then through the Helmsley Building.
Taxi Cabs in Time Square
Liz Carpenter Fountain at Night and the Austin Skyline.
Austin Skyline After Sunset 10-20-2013
Sunset Salzburg
sunset in Salzburg with the River Salzach in the foreground.


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Ludvig Anton Hansen (1871-1955)
Ludvig Anton Hansen belonged to a family with Arctic traditions. His brother was Lars Hansen, known as an author of books concerning the Norwegian north-coast communities and Svalbard, and his wife was Laura Marie Zachariassen, the daughter of Søren Zachariassen, who brought the first commercial load of coal from Svalbard to Norway in 1899. His father was a master tinsmith.
From 17 years of age Hansen sailed in the Arctic, thereafter sailing abroad 1890-96 before returning to the Arctic. He apparently did military service on a sailing ship in the American navy in 1892-93. In 1898 he travelled as harpooner with Victor Emanuel's yacht Elena to Svalbard on the Prince's hunting and honeymoon trip. The following year he was on the Prince's yacht Taurus on a scientific expedition. He wintered 1905-06 in Advent Bay, Svalbard as interpreter and general worker for the American Arctic Coal Company.
On the recommendation of Amundsen's friend in Tromsø, Fritz Zapffe, Hansen was engaged to sail on Amundsen's Fram expedition, which originally was planned to go to the Arctic, but which went to the Antarctic instead. On the voyage south Hansen made, amongst other things, new fuel tanks for the cookers to be taken on the sledges as the existing ones were not strong enough – one of the very important details that Amundsen always was concerned with.
While Amundsen and his group wintered in Antarctica and sledged to the South Pole and back, the Fram sailed north to South America and then on an oceanographic cruise in the South Atlantic. Amundsen's group was fetched from the Bay of Whales in Antarctica at the end of January 1912.
After the Fram expedition, Hansen became a lighthouse keeper at Bakfjord lighthouse, Finnmark, in 1913-16 and then was from 1916-40 at Torsvåg lighthouse near Tromsø. In his last active years he was caretaker at the Norwegian Broadcasting (NRK) studio in Tromsø. He died in May 1955, 84 years old. Helmer Hanssen held a memorial speech about him on the local Tromsø radio.


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Official website of the Department of Homeland Security
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I've recently experienced security at Canadian airports vs. the security at SLC. They have a practice that seems to be much more "protective" of the flying public, and that is to check the id and the boarding pass at the gate while getting on the plane. Doesn't this do a better job of authenticating the flyer to the boarding pass and id? I'd feel much safer if we implement that same process. What are the chances?
I have flown out of slc many times. I think they do a great job. Much better than many of the other airports I have flown out of. TSA has a job to do, keep us safe, and they do it well. You think slc is tough fly out of Israel to find out what tough is.
This post is NOT tied to SLC - it is instead tied to DEN.
How do I get a TSA Supervisor's attention (and actual response, versus a file-13 of the complaint) to TSA baggage inspector's abuse of inspection "priveleges"....I have twice this year had my tools subjected TSA tape & bubble-wrap when flying out of DEN.
Please post the answer PUBLICLY
My family was just a victim of TSA problems at the Salt Lake City airport. This morning, the baggage and security lines were swamped (so TSA knew people were probably running late on flight schedules). My family was directed into a trainee screening line and was not allowed to move to another line when it was clear we were going nowhere. Only one of us got to the flight in time and they wouldn't hold it. Now, the screening lines are nearly empty. Wouldn't it make more sense to let the trainees learn when the lines are not in crisis backlog mode? Or at least keep the backlog to a minimum in trainee lines?
Flying in and out of SLC is usually quite easy. My biggest complaint is the passenger pick-up and drop-off areas outside of the terminal. I thought that the sign that says "No Parking" meant that you cannot park and wait for passengers in the pick-up area. SLC is the worst airport I have been to when it comes to enforcement of this rule (law?). Why don't the TSA and Airport police work at correcting this problem? SLC has a cell phone waiting lot with flight information screens to let people know flight status. To me it's a no brainer to make people park there and wait versus at the curb.
The time to get through the SLC security was excessively long compared to most other airports. The sensitivity of the screening was higher than any other airport in the world. It took five trips and removing of my belt, pen, glasses and hearing aid controller - all of which have gone through airports all over the U.S. and world hundreds of times. The TSA officer then said I must have a replacement joint and wanted to know which joint. I told him no and requested a supervisor since the 40 minutes going through security (Platinum elite traveler) was making me tight for the plane.
Detroit has been the fastest, Louisville KY the slowest (one hour).
Some airports now have plastic bags at the security point to help. especially women, save cosmetics. Thank you for that.
TSA is really not that effective--sure they do a good job screening the people they screen (but still a waste of my time in my opinion); but the reason that it isn't that great is that all the private plane passengers have no screening at all! Not only is the process, therefore, fatally flawed; but also it is completely prejudiced against the middle and lower classes. My point is that you should offer the middle and lower (economic) levels of society the same options the upper class enjoy. Perhaps a line where there is no searching and you run the risk at being "less safe." You don't have to worry about (commercial) planes going into buildings; that will never happen again. The only thing a passenger would have to worry about is danger from another passenger--something every passenger should be able to choose for himself or herself.
In the least TSA could set up a long tunnel of equipment that has no personal interaction (with people); where the person just walks through without taking off a belt or unloading a backpack. TSA now exists--and isn't going to disappear (unless you're rich), so we might as well adapt it to streamline the process and to offer some agency to the passengers.
MJ Bountiful, UT
On Friday, 3.28.2008, my sons and I returned home from skiing at Parkcity, UT vis SLC. While the old fashion way of checking baggage was a bit of a pain, this nice TSA lady said we looked like people that knew the drill and directed us to the "Expert Flyer" line - this idea of having the "Casual Traveler", "Family/Assistance Traveler", and the "Expert Traveler" lines is an outstanding idea - helps us get through the process quicker!
TSA may have nothing to do with it, but SLC is not set up to allow anyone to see anyon off, except on the street outside. I like the comment which said that checking is done at the gat and not at the main entrance.
My family flew out of slc at christmas time and I had my shampoo stolen from me by TSA even though it was in a 3.5 oz container and was in a quart sized plastic bag with my toothpaste and conditioner etc. The TSA person looked at the bag and said "This is too big." I have used that container for all of my travel since the liquid ban on carry-ons started and only this one TSA lady ever looked twice at it. There was no arguing with her, she just took it and there was nothing I could do. I think TSA owes me a 3.5 oz bottle of shampoo. ha. I think security is necessary but I believe some TSA agents abuse their positions and are many times rude to passengers. Some are nice and professional but some are not.
The TSA is the most un-American group of fascists ever to be rolled out by the U.S. goverment. The treatment they doll out to our citizenry is an abomination of American ideals. You should be ashamed of yourselves, you are not American at all.
TSA and Homeland Insecurity provide no real protection to the american people or our country.the functions they perform would be most effectivly served by enforcing the current immigration laws and using proper profiling techniques coupled with evolving technology. I have and never will need the government to protect me from terrorists,or criminals,and neither does an educated and armed public. People must realize that these agencys exist only to persecute and enslave the minds and free will of the people of this country in a corrupt and hideous violation of our civil and constitutional rights. They will forever continue to issue reports and studys to justify their existance in perpetuity at our,the taxpayers expense.My observations since 9-11 have convinced me that a well armed and trained group of five or six individuals could kill or injure hundreds if not thousands of people at any airport in this country at any time. With different training and equipment this same size group could kill hundreds of thousands of people. TSA,FBI,CIA,NSA and Homeland security will be just as ineffective as their pre 9-11 counterparts.These agencys exist only to serve an illusion,and as long as people refuse to awaken from their stupor these idiots and incompetants will hold sway over your travels and freedoms!
This comment is for the Portland airport, but is probably valid for almost all.
I have no problem with the security checks that I go through. When I see my father-in-law, who is 83 and has had knee and hip replacements, have to go the steps of removing his shoes when he can barely walk or bend over to do this task, I have to question the common sense of the TSA agents. This is AFTER he has presented his card notifying TSA of his surgeries.
Since SLC has designated their security lines as Expert, intermediate, and novice (don't quote me on the exact names) I have been a much happier business traveler. There is not much worse for an expert traveler to get stuck behind a large group that isn't as familiar with the screening procedures. Now if that could be implemented in all airports, I'll be less critical of the Theatrical Security Agency (TSA)[we all know that you provide no real security, it just looks like you do]
I have traveled through hundreds of airports in the US including Hawaii and Alaska. SLC airport is the absolute worst. The TSA agents are rude and arrogant, thinking they have omnipotent authority. Every time I have been through SLC it has been a horrible experience. The lines were so long this last time that they closed the computers by the time I was helped. The agents were rude, ignored several of us, who all missed planes to different destinations. They were very upset because I had a small carton of yogurt in my purse. By their overreactive calling for a supervisor and his condescending and militant responses, it could not have been worse had there been an actual weapon. He berated me for not being aware that yogart was contraband. Silly me- I thought it was a quick breakfast - since I did not have a chance to eat & was spending most of the day on planes.
I hate traveling through the Salt Lake airport TSA nazis. It destroys my previous beliefs that Utah used to be a reasonable and kind place. NO MORE!
I will try to avoid Utah airports - I'll go thru Mexico - it's easier.
A former Utah resident
I have flown out of hundreds of US airports, including Hawaii and Alaska.
But SLC airport is absolutely the worst.
The TSA "officials" are arrogant, rude, and act as if they are omnipotent authority for the world.
I try to avoid SLC if at all possible. It is just not worth the garbage encountered with the SLC TSA.
The real question is that all this TSA security is politically correct crap. How many terriosts are White or Black old Ladies and Men. None. What about Children or even Mothers, there are none, this is a diversion to make you believe that everyone is suspect when we know who it was on 9/11.
I travel a lot and as a result have experienced different TSA protocals at different airports. I generally think TSA is doing a good job however some personnel do project a "power trip." Case in point, flying out of Oakland, CA and LAX, one needs to show a boarding pass to go through the metal detector(once ID and pass are verified by the airport workers) while in San Diego, the TSA officer on the otherside of the metal detector asks to see both the boarding pass and ID. So flying out of SLC for the first time, I asked the gentelman working the ID check point if one needs their ID along with the boarding pass in hand while going through the metal dectector, his response "Miss you only need your boarding pass its not that hard" along with a smirk was in a rude and demeaning tone, my replay was of shock and a simple "Excuse Me. It was just a simple question." The TSA officer preceded to tell to me to move on otherwise he will not let me on my plane. I have never felt so insulted in my life. Is there a way to have a universal ID screening process at all the airports so that I don't have to ask and set myself up for ridicule?
Several items TSA should look into.
I fly in and out of SLC weekly, the security line personnel taking the morning shift are simply put rude. They constantly yell directions while your in the cattle line. I was subject to this when you migrated to the green, blue, black, or expert,novice, assistance needed travel lines. This system is confusing for seasoned travelers (20 legs a month) let alone people who only travel a couple times a month. Yelling at paying passengers is no way to implement a new system.
Additionally when are you going to implement the Clear program.
Recently my daughter and her infant traveled from Indiana to Salt Lake to visit us. Soon after arriving she came down with the flu and spent her entire week in bed. When it was time for her to return home she was too ill and weak to wrassle a 10 month old baby and so my husband bought me a ticket at the last minute so I could fly most of the way home with her and help her take care of the baby. We assume that since this was a last minute ticket was the reason I was flagged by security. There I was at the airport to help my daughter through the hassle of security and she was on the opposite side of the security check while I was detained and practically stripped searched. I had only a book and a purse with me. I did relate my distress with this situation and the TSA employee informed me that recently a woman just like me had blown up an airplane in Russia! I am not like that woman, I responded! "Oh, you look just like her to me."he said. Honestly it took all the reserve I could muster to not take him out with my small handbag.
I don't even have a parking ticket on record! I believe in honoring and sustaining the law of the land and do so every day. To be treated like a criminal everytime we want to fly to see family, take care of business affairs or vacation in just disgusting. If there was an easier way to get places, I WOULD TAKE IT!!!
Thanks SLC employees for you tender care!!!
Disgusted grandmother
I am very diappointed in what I encountered when I got home to see that TSA had gone through my infant's food bag. We had bottles, gerber foods, rice, and crackers in the bag neatly packed. When I got home, the rice was laying on its side open, the crackers were upside down, and we were missing two bottles. Of course, we did have the notice that our bag was searched and everything was returned. Bull. Next time, keep it a little cleaner. I spent 20 minutes cleaning out the bag from all the spilled rice and crackers. Thanks a ton for the mess.
I am very disappointed in the expert traveller line. Many of the people in this line are not experts and the TSA was doing nothing to police the line. I found myself waiting longer as an expert than before. Please end this useless program!!!
On April 16th my family flew out of SLC. It was a very slow time and not many people were flying. I was impressed with the way we were treated going through security. My husband and 8 month old daughter were traveling with me and we had lots of things. I went through with the baby and the TSA agent helping was very kind and friendly as I tried to gather together our items while my husband finished putting our things through. Another kind agent helped get our stroller off the convayer belt and opened it so I could put down the baby quickly. The only hard part was taking the bottle out of the baby's mouth so it could go through and as long as no one else seemed to care about the screaming it wasn't that bad.
It is saddening to live with what was told me by one of their managers. I was flying out to Atlanta and I just happen to ask what are they supposed to do if a suicide bomber explodes in the middle of a crowd that's waiting in line and this manager just said that screeners will run for their lives just as bad as you will. Comforting to know nothing would be done. Too bad I have to keep flying.
I am a 1K on United and an Exec Platinum on American - all 200K miles within the US, so I do know what I am talking about when I say that SLC ranks among the worst in terms of interpretation of TSA rules and efficiency. I was in Salt Lake for the National Ski Instructors conference last week. I used the "black diamond" lane as befits my status and the fact that I was traveling first class. Not one of the persons in front of me was a frequest traveler and familiar with the process. Who let these bozos into the lane, and more importantly, why? Following proceedure goes a long way to eliminating stress and waste of time. The screener came away with unbagged make up, water bottles, scissors and else. Irritant #2. I have not tripped a metal detector in years. I had to take off my watch (the band is leather, not metal and it has never tripped a metal detector, ever) and then my bra set it off. Years ago, I used to volunteer to take off my bra because the system was set so high that the underwires set of the alarm. Why Salt Lake? Do the Mormons post more of a threat? The airport was ridiculous and one I will avoid at all costs. A Chicago-based flyer.
I thought for security purposes that if I didn't fly neither did my bags.....well my flight from Ohare to salt lake was cancelled but my bags went the next day.....then 2 days later were flown back to chicago and then on to my home town.....how secure is that??? I never set foot on a plane and my bags flew to 3 different cities!!
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I thought for security purposes that if I didn't fly neither did my bags.....well my flight from Ohare to salt lake was cancelled but my bags went the next day.....then 2 days later were flown back to chicago and then on to my home town.....how secure is that??? I never set foot on a plane and my bags flew to 3 different cities!!
All checked bags are screened either by EDS or another method. Having screened bags fly on the wrong plane does no harm to anyone but the owner of the bags. The airlines clearly messed up in sending your already screened bags all over the country but they were not any more dangerous on the wrong plane than they would be on the right plane.
I view SLC very poorly after my trip through today. Two big problems. First, the sensitivity on the metal detectors is obviously set idfferently than other airports. My belt that has gone through at my home airport (LAS)countless times, earned me a pat down and a condecending told-you-so lecture. Why does it remain impossible to get some consistency across the system? Secondly, the three lane system only works if someone enforces proper usage. The "expert" line attracts a bunch of novice flyers and bogs down.
The machines are calibrated similarly but the trouble is that even humidity affects them. Taking off all removable metal makes it so much simpler than arguing with us. We don't make the metal detectors, we just screen folks that alarm it.
As a Flight Attendant for a Major US Airline, I have passed through TSA Checkpoints at probably just about every airport in the country. However the past 2 weeks I have flown through SLC and each time I have been harrased for one reason or another.
As a Flight Attendant, we normally pass through a seperate security checkpoint line and then are allowed to jump to the front of the line. This being normally because we are especially oriented into what we have to do at the checkpoint. Plus, our schedules are set up for certain time frames and most of the time we are in a hurry to our gates.
However, in Salt Lake City, while we do have a seperate line for ID verification, we are not allowed to jump to the front of the line at the screeners.
This morning, the line at the screener was about 10-15 deep (as usual). Seeing that the line next to it only had 3 people in line, I moved over to the other line.
IN UNIFORM and in front of passengers a TSA Supervisor approached me and said I was in a "Black Tile" area and that getting in that line was not allowed, but he would allow me to pass this time. I then offered to get back into the other line, but he said to continue. It was strange to me because in every other airport, it does not matter which screener Flight Crews go through.
As I approached to put my bag onto the belt, another TSA agent said I was in the wrong line. I explained that I had already been told this and allowed to continue. She then said I had to take my laptop out of the neoprene sleeve I keep it in. As I have been told several times, I do not have to take it out of the sleeve, I did in this case anyway. At this point the screener behind the monitor gave me a look and rolled his eyes. I then removed my wings, union pin, and belt (as I had learned the week before, I basically have to strip down in SLC to avoid the magnometer, even though it does not go off anywhere else).
As my roller bag went throught the scanner, the screener said it had to go through again. I told him that I was crew and he said it did not matter. My roller bag went through 3 times before it was cleared. My food bag went through twice, before another TSA agent said he had to look at it. My food bag was empty. The 2nd TSA agent then did a swab test of my food bag and of course found nothing.
This is not the 1st time this has happened to me in SLC. I just counted and I have passed through checkpoints 15 times, just this month and each time, not a single problem, EXCEPT in SLC. I do not know if it is a training problem with TSA or if the Directer in SLC has a grudge against the airlines. But, if this is how the TSA treats crewmembers, I can only imagine what the general public goes through.
I guess next week I will have to break down all my luggage and strip everything off my uniform to avoid any problems.
Airport: Fresno Yosemite International
Horizon flight 2534 - departing Fresno at 5:30 PM 25 July 2008
What I found:
1. My $450.00 multimeter was removed from its protective case, stuffed sideways back into my toolbag, and left in a turned "On" state - draining the batteries.
2. My needle-nosed pliers removed from their pouch, removed from my toolbag, and returned to an OUTSIDE pocket of my suitcase.
3. My wire cutters removed from their pouch, removed from my toolbag, and placed with my
toothbrush - in a completely different bag (my clothes bag).
4. Three coiled & tied network cables (25-foot cables) removed from a zipper pouch inside my toolbag and stuffed loose back into my clothes bag.
Normally, TSA "Inspections" don't bother me all that much.
The United States Supreme Court says that the TSA "Inspections" are legal.
Nowhere in the Court's decision does it say that the TSA has the right to abuse their privilege.
Please don't lie to me and tell me that this is "probably Airline Personnel" doing this.
1. TSA and the Airport Police - BOTH - are responsible for ensuring Airline Personnel's honesty.
2. Airline Personnel wouldn't bother putting my tools back - they'd simply steal the whole tool bag.
If you choose to investigate this incident and apply remedial action, I would appreciate it.
Otherwise, I have to assume that the Cockroaches at Fresno Yosemite International Airport apparently have the run of the facility.


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Tuesday, 10 January 2012
A bit of sledding?
17 comments:
- Dr Sonia S V said...
Love this 3 D creation very dynamic and has such a Wow factor!
Saw your link on MIM
- 10 January 2012 at 12:39
- Anesha said...
Love that Tv card!
- 10 January 2012 at 13:30
- Rene said...
This is AMAZING! How awesome! Thank you so much for linking up at MIM! Don't forget to leave a comment for another entry and mention you saw them on MIM; the more comments left, the greater your chance of winning!
Good luck!
Rene :D
- 10 January 2012 at 14:30
- Cheryl First said...
OMG - so COOL! Love these, Paul! Show us more! :0)
- 10 January 2012 at 14:52
- Jan Hunnicutt said...
Wow, I love this Paul! I saw it on Make It Monday and had to come over :)
- 10 January 2012 at 15:49
- Susan Hogan said...
What an interesting card. It looks pretty good in 3D anyway! You certainly have created a fascinating card.
- 10 January 2012 at 23:26
- Loz said...
WOW!! This is AMAZING Paul.. Saw this on MIM and came for a closer look..Loz
- 11 January 2012 at 11:27
- Suzilou said...
Aren't these cd's brilliant, mine arrived the other day and I made one of the tv's up straight away. The cd's are jam packed with images, couldnt believe how many there are :)
- 11 January 2012 at 20:08
- Merry said...
Oh this is so much fun...love how the images are almost popping out of the TV. Thanks for joining us at Unstampabelles.
- 11 January 2012 at 21:31
- Jenny said...
Thanks so much for joining us at Hooked on Crafts. What a fabulous card - so glad that you got around to making one :)
- 11 January 2012 at 23:45
- Doreen said...
What a fabulous creation.I popped over from MIM.xxx
- 12 January 2012 at 09:25
- ema goddard said...
Brilliant, thanks for entering the CBN challenge, good luck x
- 12 January 2012 at 13:17
- Wendy (aka Roo) said...
This has got to be one of the cutest cards ever! You are so creative Paul!
Puppy hugs
- 13 January 2012 at 00:19
- Marleen said...
fantastic project, thanks for joining the CBN challenge xx
- 14 January 2012 at 21:42
- Bettina L. said...
Wow this is a fab project. Love the 3d design for that tv card. Saw it on MIM and had to come in for a closer look. Glad I did. TFS. Bettina xx
- 15 January 2012 at 09:33
- Monica said...
Such an unusual card. Thanks for joining us at UnstampaBelles this month.
- 17 January 2012 at 15:06
- Stacie (craft-princess) said...
Oh my goodness!! I LOVE the TV design and who doesn't love looney tunes right?! Thanks so much for joining our challenge over at Unstampabelles!
- 27 January 2012 at 13:32


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SUPPLIED WITH FULL SERVICE HISTORY, HEATED OYSTER LEATHER SPORTS SEATS, 17" ALLOYS, BLUETOOTH, FINE WOOD INTERIOR INSERTS, KEYLESS GO, FRONT & REAR PARKING SENSORS, CRUISE CONTROL, FINISHED IN IMPERIAL BLUE METALLIC, ALL ORIGINAL MANUALS & 2 KEYS. All of our vehicles are sold with inclusive RAC warranty and breakdown cover, are fully HPI clear with full report supplied, all vehicles subject to pre sale inspection and a 12 month MOT. Delivery can be arranged throughout the UK. Late night and weekend viewing appointments available. A small deposit will secure this vehicle. , Full service history, Blue, We welcome part exchanges and can tailor finance packages to suit you., £7,990
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Metallic Paintwork, Heated Front Seats, Fineline Anthracite Wood, Keyless Go, 17 Light Alloy Star - Spoke Style 243 Wheels with Run - Flat Tyres, Alarm System (Thatcham 1), Hill - Start Assistant, Park Distance Control (PDC), Front and Rear, Tyre Puncture Warning System (TPWS), BMW Business Radio with Single CD Player (with MP3 Playback Capability), Cruise Control with Brake Function, Electric Windows - Front and Rear, with Open/Close Fingertip Control, Antitrap Facility and Comfort Closing Function All Round, Rain Sensor, Standard Seats - Front, Part - Electric Adjustment, On - Board Computer (OBC), Control Display - 6.5in Colour Display Screen
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|Body style
|Engine size
|1995 cc
|Fuel type
|Number of doors
|Number of seats
|Gearbox type
|CO2 emissions
|129 g/km
|Insurance group
|Standard manufacturer's warranty (miles)
|No details available
|Standard manufacturer's warranty (years)
|3 years
|Standard paintwork guarantee
|3 years
Performance & economy
|Fuel consumption (urban)
|47.9 mpg
|Fuel consumption (extra urban)
|65.7 mpg
|Fuel consumption (combined)
|57.6 mpg
|0 - 60 mph
|8.1 seconds
|Top speed
|141 mph
|Engine power
|184 bhp
|Engine torque
|280.29 lbs/ft
|1468 mm
|Height inclusive of roof rails
|No details available
|4841 mm
|1558 mm
|1846 mm
|Width including mirrors
|No details available
|Fuel tank capacity
|70 litres
|Minimum kerb weight
|No details available
|Interior features
|Exterior features
|Interior Trim, Grey, High - Gloss
|Exterior Mirrors - Aspheric, Heated, with Electric Adjustment
|Outside Temperature Display
|Non-Metallic Paint
|Rear - View Mirror, Automatically Dimming
|Windscreen Washer Jets - Heated, Black
|Black Interior High Gloss Trim
|17 Light Alloy Star - Spoke Style 243 Wheels with Run - Flat Tyres
|On - Board Computer (OBC), Control Display - 6.5in Colour Display Screen
|Body Colour Bumpers
|Power Socket, Twin 12V in Rear of Centre Console
|Smokers Package
|Floor Mats, Velour
|Cup Holders, Front and Rear
|Centre Console
|Multi - Function Steering Wheel
|Electric Windows - Front and Rear, with Open/Close Fingertip Control, Antitrap Facility and Comfort Closing Function All Round
|Rain Sensor
|BMW Business Radio with Single CD Player (with MP3 Playback Capability)
|Cruise Control with Brake Function
|Three - Spoke Leather Steering Wheel
|Front and Rear Armrest, with Storage Compartment
|Steering Column with Manual Reach and Rake Adjustment
|Standard Seats - Front, Part - Electric Adjustment
|Upholstery - Linea Cloth
|Drivers Airbag
|Alarm System (Thatcham 1)
|Dynamic Traction Control (DTC)
|Third Brake Light
|Dynamic Stability Control Plus (DSC+)
|Front Passenger Airbag with Deactivation
|Automatic Headlight Activation
|Child Seat ISOFIX Attachment, Front and Rear
|Park Distance Control (PDC), Front and Rear
|Front Anti - Whiplash Head Restraints and Rear Head Restraints
|Tyre Puncture Warning System (TPWS)
|Anti - Lock Braking System (ABS)
|Central Door Locking - Remote Control
|Centre Rear Seat Belt
|Front Side Airbags and Advance Head Protection System (AHPS II), Front and Rear
|Electronic Brake - Force Distribution (EBD)
|Engine Immobiliser
|Hill - Start Assistant
|Servotronic Power Steering
|Foglights, Front
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She had intellect, authority and unprecedented power… so why did Joanna of Navarre, a French princess and Breton duchess, abandon all to marry a usurper English king?
Anne O'Brien, the much-loved historical novelist who breathes new life into forgotten medieval women, is back to enchant and enthral us with a torrid tale of love, sacrifice and rebellion at the volatile court of King Henry IV.
Women and authentic history are what O'Brien does best and in the life of 15th century Joanna of Navarre she has unearthed a little known but fascinating royal gem. Joanna was without doubt a woman of medieval substance, a rich and astute widow who willingly relinquished her home, her country and her children to marry a man she loved passionately but barely knew.
Using her persuasive imaginative powers, O'Brien takes us on a historical odyssey into the heart of an intriguing love match between a French princess who was a renowned and capable ruler and an ambitious king with a tenuous hold on his throne.
It's 1399 and 28-year-old Joanna of Navarre, a Valois princess and Duchess of Brittany, is a thoroughbred royal, related to almost every important family in Europe. Her arranged marriage to John, Duke of Brittany, is happy but not passionate, and they have seven healthy children.
Into their lives comes Henry Bolingbroke, heir to England's Duke of Lancaster, and now exiled in France because he has raised arms against his Yorkist cousin, King Richard II.
A widower, Henry is a firebrand 'with the taint of treason about him' and before his exile ends and he sets sail for England to try to seize the throne from Richard, he declares his love for Joanna.
Forthright, unemotional and politically minded, Joanna has always guarded her emotions, determined to shield herself from any power to hurt or destroy, but she too has secretly lost her heart to proud, man-of-action Henry.
When, only several years later, Joanna's husband dies, she inherits control of their Breton lands, a testament to her intellect, integrity and political prowess. But then she receives an unexpected marriage proposal from Henry, now King of England after wresting the crown from Richard.
It's a tough choice for a woman who, for the first time in her life, 'is under the jurisdiction of no one' and able to make decisions of her own free will. The marriage will mean abandoning her homeland, leaving her children and sacrificing her independence… but for Joanna, it's a price worth paying.
But England is a dangerous place for the new queen. She is distrusted by Henry's aristocratic council, his hold on the throne is unsteady and war is brewing. And with the constant threat of rebellion, Henry feels he can trust no one – not even his wife.
Once again, O'Brien works her creative magic on a forgotten woman of medieval history. Joanna's story is one of pride and passion in perilous times, her turbulent marriage brought to vivid life in a sweeping saga that blends romance with the harsh realities of a royal woman's role in the Middle Ages.
Instead of the inanimate queen whose effigy lies in marble perpetuity alongside her husband Henry in Canterbury Cathedral, O'Brien brings us an inspirational, flesh-and-blood Joanna of Navarre.
This Joanna is a clever, shrewd and determined matriarch, boldly prepared to abandon her French power base for love and cross the Channel to a country regarded as the enemy, and a king beset by civil war and accusations of treason.
Theirs is a marriage founded on true affection rather than the more traditional dynastic considerations but in ever constant danger of foundering on the rocks of distrust, ambition and rebellion.
Packed with drama, danger, romance and history, The Queen's Choice is the perfect reading choice for the long winter nights.
(Mira, hardback, £12.99)