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Adequate venting and drainage are essential considerations when galvanizing and may mean the difference between life and death.
Vessels or hollow structures which incorporate enclosed sections must have provision for adequate venting during galvanizing. At galvanizing temperature any moisture present in closed sections is rapidly converted to superheated steam (a volume increase of approximately 1350 times), which may explode unless vented to the atmosphere.
For the safety of galvanizing personnel and equipment it is essential that venting be provided. Correct venting also ensure that when necessary the entire internal surface of work is properly galvanized and fully protected.
During the hot dip galvanizing process chemicals which are used to clean the steel is trapped between the overlapping surfaces, pin holes or porous areas. When the product is dipped into the molten zinc all moisture trapped will turn to super heated steam and evaporate at 450° C. The salts in the moisture will crystallize and stay behind inside the crevices. The salts that remain are normally zinc and or ammonium chloride salts from the flux solution.
Once the hot dipped galvanized products are exposed to moisture during inclement weather the crystallized salts trapped, will react with the moisture and leach out of the crevices leaving behind a stain that resembles rust.
Although not aesthetically pleasing, the staining of the galvanized surface will have absolutely no effect on the performance or life of the zinc coating. A single coat zinc rich paint can be used to camouflage the stains.
To ensure the safety of galvanizing personnel, large overlapping areas must be vented with a 6mm hole for every 100cm of overlapping area. The picture gives a good indication of the disastrous results when an overlapped surface is not properly seal welded and vented.
Narrow gaps between plates should be avoided. In particular, there should be no overlapping surfaces or back-to-back angles and channels. Trapped acid or flux chemicals may later weep from the joint causing surface discolouration of the hot dip galvanized coating. Where small overlapping areas are unavoidable, edges should be sealed by a continuous pore-free weld to prevent penetration of acid or flux chemicals. However, the galvanizer should be consulted before any area is sealed.


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the last 24 years in a multitude of roles. He has been a professional
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One of the most important pieces of end-of-life planning for most clients is long-term care insurance. With Americans living longer and health care costs continually rising, long-term care can be a truly scary expense.
According to a study published by Yale University, a modest 5 percent annual increase in health care costs could mean that long-term care could run $400,000 per year 30 years from now. The average length of a long-term care situation is now four years, but there is reason to believe that advances in medicine might extend that for the next generation.
So we could be looking at what for some people might be a million-dollar expense, which is why so many people buy long-term-care insurance. But there is a growing chorus claiming that it's possible, and even preferable, to self-insure for this expense.
Is it the best option for your clients? Here are some factors to consider:
Not everyone will need long term care. According to a recent article in Forbes, one in three current 65-year-olds will require no complicated care at all before death. Given advances in medicine, it's possible that the percentages will be even higher for younger people.
The amount set aside for LTC insurance could end up going to one's heirs, of course. But it's also possible that the client would be able to use those assets for things other than long-term care during his or her lifetime.
If you start young, it doesn't take that much return to equal the insurance. A standard LTC policy covers three years of care, and provide about $164,000 worth of coverage, according to the American Association for Long Term Care Insurance. A 25-year-old can buy such a policy for about $53 a month.
Suppose that same 25-year-old invests $53 a month in a mutual fund that returns an average of 5.5 percent annually. By the time that person is 75, and potentially in need of long-term care, he or she would have more than $165,000 in the bank, or more already than the value of the LTCI. By the time that person is 80, the insurance fund would be worth about $225,000. But this requires very long-term discipline. By the time he or she reaches the age of 75, that 25-year-old would have had to make 600 consecutive monthly payments of $53, despite illness, job loss, college tuition, or any other hardship. That's easier said than done. Clients should assess their ability to make such regular payments realistically.
The self-insured don't have to worry about claims being denied. It's not hard to find horror stories from people who paid thousands in LTC premiums, over the course of decades, only to find their claims denied, or at least delayed. This is never an issue for the self-insured.
The client may need long-term care before the self-funding mechanism is ready to accommodate it. It's well and good for a client to invest with the goal of having long-term care needs fully funded by age of 70. But what happens if that person is in a car accident at age 55, and confined to a wheelchair? A long-term care policy would cover that person, but the self-funded investment probably wouldn't.
The cost is impossible to predict. The first question that any client attempting to self-insure needs to ask is how much money he or she is targeting for the insurance fund. But this can be a tricky question. A standard policy, as noted above, has a value of about $164,000. But the actual cost of care might be $100,000, or it might be $1 million.
It need not be an all or nothing proposition. Clients who are truly concerned about covering their long-term care costs, and are young and disciplined enough to self-insure, might consider purchasing a modest LTCI policy. That would permit them to regularly set aside a small amount of assets to save for cases of extreme emergency. As with most such decisions, the best solution may be to leave as many options open as possible.


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Îles-de-la-Madeleine Travel Guide
The archipelago of the Îles-de-la-Madeleine (Magdalen Islands), in the middle of the Gulf of St Lawrence some 200km southeast (and one hour ahead) of the Gaspé Peninsula and 100km northeast of Prince Edward Island, consists of twelve main islands, seven of which are inhabited. Six of these are connected by narrow sand spits and crossed by paved and gravel roads, while the last is only accessible by boat. Together these dozen islands form a crescent-shaped series of dunes, lagoons and low rocky outcrops that measures about 80km from end to end, with the main village and ferry port roughly in the middle at Cap-aux-Meules. The islands lie in the Gulf Stream, which makes the winters warmer than those of mainland Québec, but they are subject to almost constant winds, which have eroded the red-sandstone cliffs along parts of the shoreline into an extraordinary array of arches, caves and tunnels. These rock formations, the archipelago's most distinctive attraction, are at their best on the central Île du Cap-aux-Meules and the adjacent Île du Havre-aux-Maisons.
The islands' 15,000 inhabitants (most descended from Acadian settlers) are largely dependent on fishing, the lobster catch in particular. Despite international pressure, the annual seal hunt in late winter also still supports many islanders (seals can be easily spotted on the ice floes in March). Other sectors of the fishery are now suffering because of fish-stock depletion, and the islands' future livelihood revolves around tourism. Many residents worry about preserving their way of life and the fragile ecology of their beautiful islands.
Visitors are drawn to the archipelago for its wide-open landscapes and sense of isolation – it's easy to find a dune-laden beach where you can be alone with the sea. The islands' big attraction for many adventure travellers is the strong winds that blow here: between late August and late October conditions for windsurfing and kitesurfing are exemplary and the Canadian Professional and Amateur Windsurf Championship heads here every year. Throughout the islands, powerful currents and changeable weather conditions can make swimming dangerous, and the waters are occasionally home to stinging jellyfish.
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Hands up if you are currently taking multivitamins, minerals, or some form of supplement at the moment? How long have you been taking them and do you feel any healthier for it?
I think we all like to look and feel our best (myself included) and being healthy means different things to all of us. We all have different backgrounds, including dietary needs. I take calcium, vitamin D , some vitamin B12 and occasionally iron because I became a vegan this year.
Although I do try and get these things from my current diet, I know that it might not be possible to meet my dietary needs because:
- Vitamin B12 predominantly comes from animal sources. (1)
- Our Vitamin D intake mainly comes from sunlight (topping up our levels during April-September/October here in the UK) (2). My levels are reduced due to my factor SPF 40 I wear!
- Calcium is more readily absorbed with lactose, a sugar found in cows, goat and sheep milk. (3)
Equally someone with high cholesterol could benefit from buying plant sterols tablets, taking 2mg/D, or those especially designed cholesterol lowering drinks/yoghurts with added sterols; studies have proven this along with healthy diet and lifestyle changes, they do help lower total cholesterol.
The market for dietary vitamins and supplements was worth more than £670 million in 2009, according to an NHS report in 2011; it highlighted 8% was for beauty use, and approximately 85% was for combined physical and mental health reasons.
The 'health industry' have created their own market by appealing to people's desires and needs to be as healthy as possible, whilst preying on people's lack of knowledge. The placebo affect is a very real phenomenon, which many of these companies know all too well; so how do we know that the products advertised and endorsed by celebrities are any better than sugar pills? So it's understandable we are possibly making the wrong choices regarding the products we should buy or completely avoid.
Recently, articles have shown Kelly Brook to have accepted a new range of health products from her friend Gary Cockerill. His range of vitamin drinks contain: Green Caffeine, Raspberry Ketones, Colon Cleanser and Acai Berry. Health companies have had those various components in the spotlight for a while, have you tried them?
Would you associate these products with solid healthy living advice?
I could write a whole article debating on what these contain and why they aren't necessarily worth your money. A lot of articles push what are supposedly the best supplements to buy each season, but do you really want and can you a afford to have a cupboard full of pills valued over £200? No thanks. From a diet point of view, companies will always try to entice us with fancy terms, e.g. anti-oxidant and immune fighting, thermogenic or colon cleansing effects etc, but if there was a 'magic weight loss pill', we'd all be taking it; this is just a costly and possibly unsafe endeavour.
The reality is that a healthy, balanced and well planned diet will provide the right balance of nutrients and keep you performing at your best, so buying a pill is a potential waste of money. Did you know that 50% of vitamins are water soluble? Which means you could literally be throwing money down the toilet if you take these in high doses due to poor absorption; many vitamins and minerals need to be taken with food for better absorption and many of them compete with each other for absorption whilst others can be lethal in high doses, e.g. vitamin A. Take a peek at the NHS or BDA sites for more information regarding vitamins, minerals and supplements.
Am I being cynical? After all, if you have the money we're all entitled to spend it as we see fit. I suppose it can be a little concerning how much money we invest in health products, not knowing the full risks, but I guess it's up to us to do our research and if you're unsure that you're at risk, talk to a health professional.
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The original salt dome for the Township of South Frontenac needed replacement due to age. In addition, the storage needs had increased over the years with township amalgamations. Areas for both mixing and storing were needed, plus extra space for equipment storage during the summer months.
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Companies rushing to develop original video series for the Web are scrambling to solve one of the industry's biggest problems: building an audience.
The challenge, which has stumped creators since the dawn of Web video, is getting more urgent as many producers shift their attention from creating one-off viral hits to online video franchises. Media companies and advertisers say they have money to invest, but loyal audiences, while growing, remain elusive.
Sites including Hulu LLC, IAC/InterActiveCorp's CollegeHumor, Blip.tv and Demand Media's Cracked.com are trying to draw recurring viewership by enticing users to tune in at a certain day of the week, running TV-like promos for Web shows or cross-promoting series against similar content.


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Bihar CM has done everything right so far in the preparations and programs of the 350th Parkash Purab celebrations. The CM has personally looked into the arrangements from the accommodations, travel, and security needs for the sangat visiting for the Parkash Purab celebrations.
According to ABP Sanjha, Bihar CM went a step further and invited the Sarbatt Khalsa jathedars to his home for a meeting and invitation to the January 5th grand celebrations of the Gurpurab. The invitation was sent while the Sarbat Khalsa Jathedars were being arrested by the police in Punjab. The Jathedar of Damdama Sahib Baljit Singh Daduwal was taken into custody last week and searches are on for the other Jathedars according to reports.
According to ABP Sanjha, the Jathedars will be honored on January 5th at the grand Diwan commemorations.
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Counting Hallways To The Left is Embrace The End's first full-length album.
The dual-vocal attack works well for the six-piece, effortlessly moving between mid-range screams, frenetic shrieks, and low, guttural growling. The song structures, while technically sound, offer little reprieve from the genre standard blast beats and breakdowns, but even that seems to be executed with a little more flare, a little more gusto than bands playing similar music. The band wastes little time getting straight into their groove, as "Carbombs And Conversations" speeds out of the gate with reckless abandon, and never gives time to look back, and "Memento Mori" carries an excellent groove amidst the range of screams and speedy metal riffing to keep fans of hardcore and metal alike happy. It's even got some solid, melodic guitar undercurrents that sound great underneath the harsh layer of screamed vocals and relentless drum fills. Fluid as all of these songs are, they do on occasion fall into a lot of the same metalcore ruts, with too many breakdowns and overuse of the double bass drumming leading the offenses. I'll be damned though if Embrace The End doesn't finish off the album with their two strongest tracks. The speedy and chaotic "After Me The Floods" demolishes everything in its path with untouched ferocity and great musicianship, while the closer "The Father's Right Hand" is heavy and pummeling, while retaining the same cohesion established up to this point.
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Here's something you'll either love or hate – Oki-Ni's re-interpretation of the classic Adidas Stan Smith trainer.
Moving away from the simplistic white look, Oki-Ni has gone for a green and blue colour scheme, some modifications to the velcro straps, dual branding on the tongue, oil resistant soles, a vulcanised rubber outsole and reinforced toecap.
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text: Donald Trump's business success means that he's is a smart man who will quickly adapt to his new role as president, Russian Vladimir Putin said."The fact that Trump managed to achieve success in business, suggests that he is a smart man," Putin said in an interview with Russia's NTV channel. "And as he is smart, that means he will fully and quite quickly be aware of a different level of responsibility. We assume that he will be acting this way," he added. Vladimir Putin also touched upon the current geopolitical situation, saying that he could see it changing, as attempts to establish a unipolar world have failed. "I believe that it is not a secret, everyone can see, that many of our partners prefer to refer to the principles of the international law, because the balance of power in the world is gradually being restored," he said. President Trump is already aware of the differant level of responsibility the Presidency involves, because Trump in the past week has handed all control of his buisness to his family. These are very strong words from Putin, because these words simply state that Russia is ready to work with America to join hands to destroy the New World Order together. Americans across our nation are ready to work with Russia, because since the Cold War ended Russia was the first to truly leave the struggle that is globalism. When Trump takes the role of President on January 20th, be prepared for nations that sponsor terrorism to huddle up and hide...Due to the fear of the likely probability of Putin and Trump turning America and Russia into allies once again, which will create the strongest military partnership the world has ever seen. If Putin and Trump turn us into allies no one will mess with our nations, because they will fear the partnership of the Eagle and the Bear.


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Sarkodie has returned home from a successful four-city tour of the United States, and has headed straight to work.
This weekend, he stages yet another big concert in the Volta regional capital of HO. The November 15 event is one of many that have already taken place as part of his nationwide Rapperholic tours.
Students of the HO Polytechnic as well as the general public, will get a unique opportunity of witnessing live on stage, for the very first time, Ghana's most exciting rap brand.
Similar dates in the last seven months after the tour kicked off in Kwaku during the Easter celebrations were excitingly refreshing, attracting thousands of fans.
This weekend's TIGO and Guinness-sponsored event is going to be an improved one, Business Development Manager for Sarkodie, Sammy Forson, says.
"We are geared up for this. We expect a good show, just as with other events we've had this year."
Sarkodie is supported on stage on Friday by a crack core of Ghana's finest musicians including Obrafour, Raquel, JOEY B, Ephraim, Phootprintz and some upcoming musicians from Sarkodie's Rap University.
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Name: Liisa Winkler, @liisawinkler
Years you've been modeling: Over twenty years.
Most notable jobs: Has shot for Gucci, Proenza Schouler, Ralph Lauren, Calvin Klein, Valentino, to name a few.
Define eccentricity. What does it mean to you? "Eccentricity entails a freedom to express who you are. It is sometimes used in a negative way, to depict a kind of craziness, but I think it is something that should be celebrated. It implies a confidence and understanding of who you are; an ability to take yourself lightly that seems to come most strongly with youth or with age."
Has seeing your daughter get dressed inspired your own approach to style? "Absolutely, I love how she combines things with such freedom and playfulness. When she was little, she would go to school in creative tutu/plaid/ninja combos and pester me non-stop to wear all those mildly eccentric vintage pieces at the back of my closet. We both love pairing things that might not normally go together – sweatshirts over ball gowns, for instance."
Is Stella a bit of an eccentric? Do you think most children are? "When she was little she was a total eccentric; I do think most kids are like this if given the freedom. My son loved to wear his sister's dresses, skirts and hair accessories too! As she's grown older, she has become more "safe" with her choices and worries more about fitting in with her peers. But I can see who she really is on the weekends when she is free to be herself, and that girl is fun!"
What is the most treasured piece in your closet? "At the moment I am super excited to wear my new multicoloured bohemian-type coat from Smythe."
This shoot was wild to say the least. Was embodying this character a stretch for you? "No stretch. Just lots of fun! I love hats and headpieces but its hard to find the right occasion to wear them. There were so many cool ones on this shoot, poor Juliana, the stylist, couldn't get me to stop accessorizing. Eventually she just said 'So, which hat are you going to wear with this one Liisa?'"
READ MORE: Meet model Hannah Donker
Did your time on set influence your personal style or prompt you to try new things? "It reinforced the idea that fashion should be fun and is about taking chances. You can never have too many hats, and the right outfit actually has the power to make you feel a certain way."
What was your favourite look from the shoot?
"The green vintage marching band jacket that Stella wore! I Love how it was paired with something pretty on the bottom. Also, my spiky paper unicorn-style hat…the colours were amazing."
How would you describe your go-to fashion uniform? "If I am meeting clients, I usually go simple with jeans, some sort of shirt or tank and oversized blazer, maybe with my Converse or a cowboy boot."
What is the best style advice you've ever been given? "Don't be afraid to wear your favourite dress. Wear the crap out of it and wear it with everything! Also, wear what feels right, not what everyone else is wearing."
Your most memorable fashion faux pas? "When I was 12-13ish, I was partial to a fluorescent green turtleneck and brightly hued harem pants (not proud)."
READ MORE: Our favourite eccentric celebrities
Are there any trends you've tried to embody, but simply couldn't make work? "High waisted pants? Never gonna work on me. I look like a giraffe! Very glad that's over(ish)."
What has been your most adventurous outfit to date? "I'd have to go with my fluorescent harem pant phase, complete with spiral perm and headscarf obviously."
Do you have dual style personalities when dressing for day vs. a night out on the town? Perhaps work vs. real life? "Not so much day vs. night, but definitely summer vs. winter. I feel pretty creative, inspired and free in the summer. I wear a lot more prints, vintage dresses and accessories. Winter dressing means a lot of layers and less freedom, the objective being warmth."
Who is your eccentric style icon? "Growing up it was Lisa Bonet. I wanted to be her! I loved how she took chances and played with fashion, but it was always a cool reflection of who she was. (Perhaps it's where I got my hat and headscarf obsession?)."
With your exposure to the industry as a model, do you find yourself growing more or less adventurous in style? "[Working] in the fashion industry does inspire a more adventurous wardrobe. You are immersed in an atmosphere where individuality is celebrated and you work with such inspiring and creative people. Absorbing some of it is inevitable!"
Can an eccentric look ever be too much? How can you tell if its gone too far? "You still have to be able to find yourself under there. It has gone too far if you stop seeing "you" and only see the outfit. Clothing should always enhance who you are, never cover it up!"
Best place in Toronto for fab fashion finds: "I love Vintage shopping. Kensington Market is good, but I also love hunting through small town thrift stores & Value Villages."
READ MORE: The ultimate guide to wearing a hat this season
So many eccentrics swear by vintage fashion. Why is eccentricity so deeply rooted in the past? "Vintage is great because it is so individual. You can truly find a unique piece that expresses your personality. Vintage fabrics and designs often seem eccentric as they reflect past trends. You end up dressing out of another era, which is exciting. Every item is different and tells a story. It adds a childish excitement, sort of an adult version of playing dress up, imagining the type of person who once wore each piece."
Watch Liisa and Stella Winkler in action in our September fashion shoot
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11 ways to style yourself like Iris Apfel
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The Vintage Leaf Memories Podcast - Episode 2
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- InTimeFor62December 26, 2013 at 7:43 PM
I enjoyed your personal perspective on the Big M, who my Dad always expressed regret over the Leafs handling of such a fine player. When I saw him playing for Montreal and especially for Team Canada in '72, I wondered how we could have let him go (even though I liked Ullman and Henderson a lot, Frank was just on a level of excellence that was hard to 'lose' - even if it happened at the beginning of my budding (pun intended) Leaf sentience).ReplyDelete
Given his difficulties with Imlach and some fans, I'm glad he was able to recover on a personal level and continue an exceptional career. His story provides a great caution to (Leaf) fans who forget that these guys have feelings, too, and may not thrive under the verbal assaults and abuse that are hurled their way under the guise of 'fandom'. We've sent quite a few good players packing who did thrive before and after their Leaf experiences... I'd love to see what players could do when encouraged, cheered for and exhorted to excellence (even if they just did something poorly... rather... especially if they just had a 'gaff').
Did you see the Sportsnet countdown of top Leafs that posted today on the Big M?
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http://www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/nhl/ (hmmm... seems the story doesn't get linked directly... Guess people will have to just look there!)
Some good tidbits over the month leading up to the Winter Classic... I've enjoyed their synopses on our Leaf greats.
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I didn't see the Sportsnet piece (haven't watched TV for days) but remember the Big M so well, as I'm sure many of that era do. You're right, he was a sensitive individual in a world that didn't understand that trait. He went on to exceptional success in Montreal, for sure...Delete
- InTImeFor62December 26, 2013 at 9:11 PM
Also on Sportsnet is an excellent piece of writing that will move you if you have the time for a read on Gordie Howe. One of the best articles I've read in a long time.ReplyDelete


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Three hours of unforgettable urban exploration.
Sean Patterson has numerous tricks up his sleeve to bring the sights and sounds of Victorian London to life. One minute you're ushered into a local supermarket to learn about the history of ice cream, the next you're dropping into the local pub for a pint of Best. Patterson draws on the work of Charles Booth, the Victorian philanthropist who mapped poverty levels across all of London's streets. Patterson uses the map to point out areas that remain down-at-heel, and ones that have prospered. His main tours explore the fascinating but little-known streets of Deptford, and he's working on sequels elsewhere.
This is an immaculately well-rounded walk highlighting what has changed little in centuries, and what is now (or will soon be) beyond all recognition.
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A time machine experience. You are actually walking in someone's footsteps.
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Brilliant. Really informative and a great little guide to the backstreets of Clerkenwell.
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All the best Photographers are Ruthless People
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Hello Again, welcome back. Sorry I am late this week. I had to go to London for the opening of the Landscape Photographer of the Year exhibition and Waterloo station. Its free to view by the way and open until the end of December. The images are found on the upper level nest to the shops and bars. I recommend a visit to all.
Today I am speaking about the dark side of us photographers and if you don't have such a dark side, you need to develop one. So what do I mean by this? I mean you will need to become ruthless and with your most precious of belongings … your works.
Are you tough enough to read this blog??
What do all the very finest photographers have in common? Well one thing for sure that they share is there understanding that only their best will do and they continue to strive to produce only the very best work. Work that satisfies their own very high standards. They will be very particular about what images they show, they will show fewer and reveal works less frequently than you do.
They understand that to only be seen as the best, they can only show their best. A few great images mixed up in a larger bag of mediocre work would suggest to us that that photographer gets lucky, sometimes. A bag full of 'wows' suggest to us that this image maker only makes wow images, right?
Its easy logic but very important stuff, you really do only want to be showing off your best images so set a standard, a high one, and stick to it. Think about it. Why would you present anyone with your mediocre works when you wish to impress them? and why show anyone anything at all if you don't care what they think? Who are you kidding when you say 'its for me only' and 'I don't care what others think' after you spent hundreds of hours making and sharing all those images on social media and websites? Trust me, you aren't fooling anyone but yourself.
So, where does ruthless come in? You got to go be ruthless, take no prisoners and leave nothing to an .. erm well??? If you have 50 images on your site, reduce it to 20, maybe 10 and you will have to take some pain as you discard a lot of work but be brave, show no fear. I regularly 'weed' my garden so to speak. I pull out the weaker images to leave room for the better ones to be seen and to grow more images in the future that really represent the best that I can, and will do.
Even now I could and will go to my various sites and pages and remove stuff that just isn't good enough anymore, and there is plenty of it. You see I AM RUTHLESS TOO. I am happy to judge myself and my own work and to sacrifice it when the need arises to grow. Don't be precious or protective and weed the weak out and move on, make room to constantly evolve and improve. Leave no trail of old weaker works.
Now, go forth and destroy…You will be better for it.
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"Located in the vast Grand Staircase-Escalante desert, Coyote Gulch is a winding, semi-narrow canyon that snakes its way down through incredible red rock country, and joins with the Escalante River just above Lake Powell. The hike is long, best suited for an overnighter, though it can be hiked in one day by those satisfied with a march instead of a casual exploration. Hikers will pass a good number of arches, as well as the hardy wetlands that thrive within the shade and moisture of Utah's desert oases."….Taken from Utah.com
Route to Coyote Gulch: Crack-In-The-Wall
Route type: Out and Back
Backpacking Miles: 17
I'm not even sure if what I write will capture the beauty of this area or how blessed I was to backpack through this canyon with my family. For us, this was a fantastic backpacking trip that easily knocked prior backpacking destinations off their top ranking positions.
We began our trip with a quick stop at Utah Canyons, a small outfitter, gear shop and coffee stand in Escalante. After grabbing some maps, coffee, and getting some recent road and trail beta we set out on our 2 hour dirt road drive to the trailhead. The road was manageable but we heard the last mile to the trailhead was going to be a challenge with deep soft sand. In the end, the only real concern was crossing the last cattle guard that steeply dropped off and you could hear the scraping of the cattle guard on the frame of the car. Ugh….no damage though.
We arrived at the trailhead in late afternoon. The air was quiet and the four of us stood atop the plateau looking in every direction. It was miles and miles of desert and silence. As we looked out to the north, we could see our trail. A sand trail that lead directly up to the canyon rim and dropped off. The kids were so excited to be out in the desert and so remote. As Jonathan and I reconfigured the car and prepped the backpacks for the trip, the kids ran all over trying to catch lizards. We enjoyed the sunset, watched a movie together and then slept under the stars.
Everyone was up just after the sun rose. The goal was to get moving so that we would not be walking across the desert during the hotter part of the day. As hard as we tried, we didn't start hiking until 10 am. There are always last minute little things to do before you start. At 10 am, a fellow hiker took our picture and we set out across the desert. Rosabell's initial pace was a little slow. I think the shock of desert sand walking was almost defeating to her. Fortunately, she walked with her daddy and he kept her preoccupied with other conversations to take her mind off the actual trail. After an hour or so, we left the sand trail and began our journey across the slick rock, marked by cairns toward our "drop in" point on the canyon. Jonathan led the way and we were all excited to check out our entry point to the canyon.
After a half hour, we approached the "Crack-In-The-Wall." If you don't already know, the Crack, is a 150 foot long crack that you lower yourself into and slowly walk through. There are some points that you climb down but with buddy help or using foot holds/hand holds you make your way to the other end and begin your sand dune descent down to the canyon floor. The only obstacle is that you must lower your backpacks down a 30 foot wall….so you must have rope. If you are 8 and 10 (or even an adult), this is a really fun area. The kids loved climbing up and down this narrow passage and helping us unclip backpacks as they were lowered over the wall.
After all backpacks were lowered and we all made our way through this narrow crack, we began our descent to the canyon floor. Teaching moment: My son says, "Mom, hiking down this sand is so easy, I feel like I could run down to the bottom." "Yes, Son, wait until you have to climb back up this……the easier the descent, the more difficult the ascent." Thirty minutes hiking down the sand hill and we were at the bottom of the canyon. We all dropped our packs next to the river and just stood there in amazement of the beauty.
The river water was warm, the Juniper trees were bright green and the red canyon walls hundreds of feet tall. This was insanely beautiful and serene. We instantly became small and isolated in comparison to everything around us. While sitting on a rock eating lunch, 8 inch lizards came running by. The kids were in heaven. After lunch, we strapped on our backpacks, took off our shoes and began walking in the river up canyon to explore and find a campsite.
We spend the next two hours slowly exploring every twist and turn in the canyon. Eventually, we settled on a river side camp spot. Normally we would have opted for higher ground, but the forecast called for 0% precip for the next three days, so we were safe. After quickly setting up camp, we grabbed a day pack and continued to explore Coyote Gulch. I'd like to say we went for miles and miles, because there were so many fascinating places we knew we could see on this route, but the kids truly soaked up every inch the canyon had to offer. If there was a waterfall, they had to run into it, if there was a wall to climb….they climbed it, if there was a frog hopping away….they had to watch it. My kids spent the entire day (noon-7pm) in the waters playing, climbing and exploring. My heart was filled with so much joy seeing how much they were experiencing and enjoying.
After a long day and about ten hiking miles, we settled into camp and enjoyed dinner as the sun set in the red canyons. The kids slowly washed their dishes in an attempt to prolong getting in their sleeping bags. After we were all in our sleeping bags, we spent the next hour admiring all the constellations. The kids fell asleep full of memories.
We had a few night interruptions (going to the bathroom in the dark and small sunburn that needed attention) but otherwise slept so peacefully with a river flowing in the distance. As the sun rose, we all laid in our sleeping bags enjoying the view and cool morning air. In the morning, we split up the duties of making breakfast and breaking down camp. Granola and oatmeal for breakfast and hot tea to go with made this a perfect morning! We slowly packed our packs and cleaned up camp. We didn't want to leave. If there is one mistake I made, it was only getting a permit for one night. Next time, at least two nights.
With backpacks on and full stomachs, we began our hike down the canyon. The pace was a little slow going. I don't think anyone wanted to leave. Our time in Coyote Gulch was just too short. We made our way down the canyon to the start of the uphill sand dune climb. We pumped water to ensure everyone was topped off with water. I was projecting an hour climb up the sand dune. It was 11:00am when we began the climb and the sun was beating down on us and the sand. The kids never got in to a hiking rhythm, but instead would hike for 4 or five minutes or so and stop. This was definitely a challenge for them to climb uphill in the hot sand with full backpacks on. Jonathan and I would alternate positions in the line and try to encourage each of them to rest and breathe appropriately or just to keep drinking water.
Seventy minutes later, we make it up the sand hill to The Crack. We all rested in the shade and ate lunch. The kids looked exhausted after that climb but came back to life with lunch, shade and the thought of playing in the crack again. We hoisted backpacks up the wall again and the kids ran back and forth in the narrow walls again. They practiced chimney climbing the last ascending part of the wall and enjoyed climbing other rocks at the top of the canyon rim.
With two miles left and a visual on the cars at the top of the hill, we started back across the sandstone. Eventually, we split up, J-Hawk and I took the exact trail back up the second (less steep, but longer) sand dune hill and Rosabell and Jonathan took a more creative approach (avoiding sand dunes at all cost). I loved watching Jonathan and Rosabell hike across the sand stone in the distance. He kept her motivated and they shared this special moment alone together backpacking across the desert. I walked my last two miles with my son and we talked about our plans/goals when we return…..because we will return.


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If you're still struggling with getting things together and organizing yourselves, take a look through the info below. It comes from an excellent presentation by HepKitten from the Placement team given at a Theme Camp forum meeting.
Tips For A Successful Theme Camp QuestionnaireAttention Theme Camp Leads! The Placement Team will be hosting a Theme Camp Forum Meeting at BMHQ on March 29th at 10AM PDT. The meeting will also be accessible remotely via Fuze Meeting. Camps that have registered in the past should have their camp lead check their email for more information - new camp leads should contact [email protected] to request information. Space (and bandwidth) will be limited, only one representative per camp. The placement team will be recording the form for those who can not make the meeting, and I will update this document with any additional info.
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- Who should fill it out? A key person! Not the sparklepony newbie who doesn't have any answers, your contact needs to be able to answer questions and make decisions and possibly determine who in the camp gets tickets. That person needs to be available by email/phone from the time the question is submitted until placement is announced. Not necessarily 24/7, but don't have your contact be the person going to africa for 3 months
- Pretend that you have no clue who your placer is, that they don't know anything about your camp, that you haven't been coming for ten years
- Interaction - most important! Be specific, vague is bad. Use enthusiasm, show us your personality, don't be dry.
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- RV Fortresses - please consider decorating the sides of outer-facing RV 'walls' (paint murals on sheets, etc). Plan your front yard/front facing public space, and plan your back yard/private space.
- If your camp's name is changing, INCLUDE THAT INFO! If you need to send something to placement, use [email protected] and the team will see it. MAKE SURE that you have your camp name in your subject line or at the start of your email.
- Who should be on the early arrivals team? Only you can decide that, but please make sure it's essential people who are familiar with your camp's plans. Try not to send the sparklepony who doesn't have answers about any questions to meet with your placer.
- Do the right thing.
How does size affect placement/location? Where you're placed doesn't have any relation to how big you are. It does have something to do with how much you're doing. If you want that premium placement for a big camp, you need to be doing a lot.
When will you know when you'll be placed and how big you've got? Beginning of July
Can we request camps that we'd like to be near/adjacent? YES - put it in the special comments section, they'll do their best to accommodate. Big camps who need to be near specific camps should seriously consider forming a village. CLARIFY when it's a want (we like them) or a need (we share a generator).
Do you estimate what you're going to do, or only list what you know you can do? Definitely include what you know, and mention what you're working to try to accomplish. Make your best estimates now, if you have to update the info at a later date, email [email protected] with your camp name and what's changing
Interaction Is Important! Camps need to do more, even the old school long-time camps.


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Looking for a cabin with a pool and a theater room? "Almost Heaven" delivers the perfect 2-bedroom log home cabin rental for families visiting the Smoky Mountains wanting to stay close to all the action of downtown Pigeon Forge while enjoying your own private mountain retreat.
This affordable luxury 2-bedroom cabin places guests less than 5 minutes off the action-packed Pigeon Forge Parkway where endless adventure awaits your family's arrival. From mini-golf to shopping, restaurants to amusement parks, there's something for everyone in Pigeon Forge!
While there's plenty to do in nearby Pigeon Forge, this cabin offers plenty of features for entertainment as well. The theater room features an 80-inch Smart TV and the latest surround sound technology that makes for a perfect movie night in the Smokies! Keep in touch with your friends through Facebook and Instagram using the cabin's free WiFi Internet between rounds at the pool table. There is plenty of other entertainment in your cabin, including a video arcade game and an air hockey table.
There's plenty of fun to be had in the great outdoors at your cabin. On summer days, everyone will enjoy Arrowhead Resort's resort pool with covered tables - great for poolside family picnics
Back at your cabin, enjoy cookouts on your gas grill, or take a relaxing soak in the soothing waters hot tub on the covered deck! For even more relaxation, enjoy the gas fire pit located on the main level back deck for a beautiful night under the stars.
After a complete day of touring Pigeon Forge and nearby Gatlinburg, you'll want to unwind and rest. The seasonal gas fireplace provides the perfect setting to relax with friends and family and enjoy hot chocolate. Enjoy a spa night in the master suite's jacuzzi tub. When it's time to go to bed, both bedrooms contain spacious king-size beds for a great night's sleep. There are also two comfortable queen sleeper sofas so that everyone will have a place to catch some Z's.
Your cabin also offers practical conveniences such as a fully equipped kitchen and washer and dryer, for a comfortable cabin stay.
This Pigeon Forge cabin with resort pool provides families with the utmost in fun and relaxation! Book "Almost Heaven" today and start planning a vacation everyone will enjoy!
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Choose one of the seeds to follow the writing process and complete a descriptive piece of writing with lots of powerful language.
You can write a narrative (beginning, problem & solution) with lots of adjectives, synonyms and character and setting descriptions.
You could also write a snapshot or 100 word challenge with lots of description that explains what can be seen, heard, felt, smelt and tasted. Use lots of adjectives, synonyms, emotive words, similes, etc.


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Jams & Conserves
- Jar size: 340g (jams) / 227g (conserves) Shelf life: 3yrs
- Suitable for vegetarians
- Refrigerate after opening
Our range of conserves recognises the scarcity or exceptional quality of certain ingredients; it groups together some of our more unusual flavours.
Provenance of the fruit we use is as important to us as it is for our customers. By using as much as possible, local growers and providers, we ensure authenticity and quality. We pick Greengages from the original trees bought to this country by Lord Gage at Firle Place, Sussex.
Our traditional jam range considers the tastes of family favourites. They are flavours that are universally popular, made to a soft set and a perfect balance of sweetness and fruitiness. The jams contain no additives.
As with the conserves, we strive to use small producers and growers within our locality.
Cranberry & Blackcurrant Conserve with Port - SEASONAL 227g£4.00
Four Berries Jam 227g£4.25
Gooseberry & Elderflower Jam 227gAward winner£4.25
Strawberry Jam 227g£4.25


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By Sarah Curry, Associate Social Media Director
March 25, 2015
As I prepared for my first trip to the South by Southwest Interactive conference, I had no clue what to expect. I knew it would be overwhelming and chaotic, the days would be long and that I'd have an amazing time. But despite all my research and planning, I couldn't find simple, practical advice to help me get the most out of the experience.
I'm by no means an expert, but here are 10 SXSW tips I wish I knew before going:
- Book travel ASAP: As soon as you know you're headed to SXSW (or your company knows it will be sending someone), book a hotel downtown and arrange to arrive on Thursday. This way, you'll be close to the sessions and won't have to mess with the shuttle system. Badge pick-up also starts on Thursday so you can avoid all the lines and hit the ground running Friday morning.
- Do your homework: It's helpful to have a loose game plan but don't be tied to it. Before I left, I browsed the schedule on the official SXSW app (a must-have) and starred 2-3 sessions I was interested in at each timeslot. Then, each morning I checked to see if a session was labeled "hot" (meaning lots of people starred it in the app), looked at the location of the different sessions (be prepared to walk!) and mapped out my day accordingly.
- Think before you pack: This is one area I really struggled with. Did I want a backpack? Would I be bringing my laptop to sessions? While it will be different for everyone, I found my laptop to be the easiest way to take notes and keep up with social media, and my backpack was a lifesaver for my shoulders. I was also thankful I had on layers each day—it was cool in the morning, hot in the afternoon and the session rooms are cold! But the absolute number one thing I'm glad I packed? My portable phone charger.
- Be prepared to wait in line: Popular sessions, brand activations and food venues will all have lines, so be prepared to wait. Yet another reason that I was thankful to have a portable charger.
- Pace yourself: Driving up to the convention center on the first day, I felt like a kid on the first day of school. There was so much to see and do and I didn't want to miss anything. It's important, however, to remember that the conference is five days long and you need to pace yourself. I found that 3-4 sessions per day was my magic number.
- Schedule a break: With just 30 minutes between sessions, it's important to schedule breaks. Give yourself time to explore the trade show, grab lunch and check out the brand activations.
- You will have session FOMO: With so many interesting sessions at each timeslot, you need to make some tough choices. Read the session descriptions—because as I quickly learned, session titles do not equal session topics. I also found that while the keynotes featured amazing, accomplished speakers, the individual sessions and panels were more informative and insightful.
- Use the session hashtags: The easiest way to follow the conversation around individual sessions is to use the right hashtag. That may sound like a no-brainer, but with so much #SXSW social media chatter it can get overwhelming. Check out the session description in the SXSW app or in the schedule to find the correct hashtag.
- Check out the trade show: For the newest tech trends and tools, visit the trade show. It's massive and overwhelming, but you should only need an hour or so to cruise through, chat with vendors and try out the tech toys.
- Have fun: Give yourself time to enjoy the activities happening around town. You don't need to go to parties if that's not your scene—there are plenty of free concerts, film screenings and lots of comedy shows.
Have you been to SXSW? What tips would you include in a guide to SXSW Interactive?


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Capitol Hill is best-known for being home to Congress, but the neighborhood has plenty more to indulge in, including excellent eats. Check out our guide for pairing your history lesson with some of the best food in town.
This cozy French bistro in Capitol Hill is the perfect place to sip wine on the patio. Dine on dishes like the rustic quiche lorraine or the refreshing tuna tartare with golden beets and avocado.
327 7th St SE, Washington, DC 20003
(202) 544-1244
Wine and cheese are the name of the game at this New American spot in Capitol Hill. The menu just oozes California cool, with choices like charred octopus, grilled masa cake and tomatillo salsa for that piquant flair.
223 Pennsylvania Ave SE, Washington, DC 20003
(202) 544-8088
Sushi Capitol
Head over to one of the District's top sushi spots for some top quality nigiri and excellent sashimi. If you're sticking to the classics, make sure to try the dragon roll. Feeling more experimental? Check out the "features menu" to look at seasonal specialties, like live sea urchin.
325 Pennsylvania Ave SE, Washington, DC 20003
(202) 627-0325
Cafe 8
Hang out in the kitschy, coral-shaded interior of this funky spot to get some delicious, fresh-tasting Mediterranean fare. We're big fans of the doner kebab and the vegetarian moussaka, made with a classic bechamel sauce.
424 8th St SE, Washington, DC 20003
(202) 547-1555
Stanton & Greene
Head over to this cool cocktail den to enjoy old-school pub fare, like a French dip sandwich or Greene burger. Sip on a seasonal craft beverage, like the floral, citrusy Upbeet, made up of gin, beets, lemon, and rose.
319 Pennsylvania Ave SE, Washington, DC 20003
(202) 525-3325


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WWU to add business bachelor's degree, faculty at OC's Poulsbo campus
Western Washington University plans to offer a bachelor's degree in business and place two full-time faculty members at Olympic College's Poulsbo campus.
WWU President Bruce Shepard and OC President David Mitchell made the announcement Wednesday afternoon on the Poulsbo campus site.
WWU's faculty presence also will support the two degree programs it already offers locally in environmental science and environmental policy. The faculty will be joined by an admissions officer.
"This is a huge step forward in having some new programs," Mitchell said.
Mitchell said he told an OC business major a week ago a bachelor's degree in business might be available in Kitsap County from WWU, and she said she would sign up for that program "in a heartbeat."
"There is a lot of Olympic College alumni out in the Olympic Peninsula in the same situation as that woman," Mitchell said.
Shepard said the two colleges have been talking about partnering for a couple of years, and WWU has looked for ways it can serve students across the state.
"The Kitsap Peninsula is the least well-served in terms of baccalaureate opportunity," he said.
Steve Hollenhorst, dean of the Huxley College of the Environment at WWU, said a faculty member will begin teaching classes in Poulsbo this winter, assuming the school can hire a professor in the fall.
Hollenhorst said there are about 50 students in the program now and between 10 and 15 graduate each year.
The business program would start in fall 2014 at the earliest, said Brian Burton, dean of the College of Business and Economics. Again, that depends on the university's ability to hire a faculty member for the Poulsbo site, but also on its confidence in the program it will be offering in Poulsbo.
"What we don't want to do is bring down some slapdash program. We want to offer something that's worthy of the Western brand," Burton said. "If at the end of the day we can't do that, we're not going to bring a business program that is not good."
Burton said WWU surveyed about 2,000 OC students as it studied how it might partner with the college. Those surveys showed WWU officials how much demand there was in a business degree program, Hollenhorst said.
Both deans said WWU might consider offering master's degree programs in the future, one in environmental science and the other an MBA. The university currently offers an MBA program aimed at professionals at Everett Community College. Students in that program meet every other Saturday, which might serve as a model for programs in Poulsbo.
Wednesday's announcement filled two classrooms at OC's Poulsbo campus, high on a hill overlooking Liberty Bay. The event was attended by politicians from the Legislature, the county, Poulsbo and Bremerton, as well several people representing local business interests and the Navy. Jon Powers, Kitsap Economic Development Alliance executive director, described Wednesday's news as a "very significant development."
"They (WWU and OC officials) know and understand, as I do, that education is the key to economic development," Powers said.
Hollenhorst said having faculty on site helps inside the classroom and outside, because professors are available off hours. He said having staff on site also could spark an enrollment boost in the program.
Mitchell described having faculty on site as a "big deal" for OC. "There are community colleges that have no tenured faculty (locally)."
Shepard said having bachelor's degrees available locally means students who can only go to college where they already live continue to stay and contribute in the community once they graduate.


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I have written much about the need for state militias. I have written hopefully about how military personnel may disobey direct orders to enforce martial law in the event of martial law being declared by Washington after some disaster or economic meltdown. But today, I'm writing about the police.
Have you noticed the many ways your local police forces have changed over the last 25 years?
Let's start with the physical appearance of most Law Enforcement Officers (LEOs). Most of the uniformed police officers I see today are young men with military haircuts. That means that they either have shaved their heads or have a Marine Corps "high and tight" haircut. This choice of hairstyle seems to be a deliberate emulation of the active duty military personnel. It would seem that today's LEO would rather be thought of as a soldier than a civilian.
But it's more than just which side you want to look like. I see LEOs who dress like soldiers every day, driving cruisers and making routine traffic stops. This is a deliberate attempt by LEOs to separate themselves from the civilian world and appear threatening to the populace. The effort at civilian intimidation is not lost on this writer. I see this more in the big cities, and not so much in the rural areas. In the rural areas, the officers are still very much a part of the community they live in. But in the larger cities they are anonymous, and that's dangerous.
Next point is LEO training. The IQ of the police recruit is not so much in question here, but the children of the government schools of the last 30 years have not been given a classical education which teaches them to think. They have been spoon-fed political correctness and a love for the government. Consequently, many of today's LEOs know nothing of the US Constitution, do not consider the spirit of a law, but simply the letter of the law. That leaves no room for using common sense in the gray areas of human interaction as related to law enforcement.
Next point is the methods of training and tactics that modern police use. You can simply watch the evening news, and soon you'll see a Special Weapons And Tactics (SWAT) team of police make an attack on a building or residence. The footage you see will be identical to the methods and tactics used by military forces in combat.
Next point is the equipment and armaments that modern police are buying and using. We have local police agencies that have armored personnel carriers, helicopters and fully automatic battle rifles. Many police department SWAT teams have designated sniper teams, trained in identical sniper methods as active duty military personnel.
And have you made note of how police show up to a demonstration, or to do crowd control? They look just like military personnel, arrayed in helmets, combat boots, dark uniforms, face shields, and carrying combat assault rifles.
There is also the matter of the ethical behavior of LEOs. There are many LEOs on police forces around the country that have committed crimes. In my own area, the Atlanta PD is considered one of the most corrupt in Georgia. Add to that corruption the Federal EEOC requirements in which certain numbers of minorities must be hired and promoted. So a toxic stew of criminals with entitlement attitudes and a badge can make for very bad police organizations from top to bottom.
Lastly is the phenomenon of the funerals for LEOs who die on the job. I consider their reactions to be out of proportion and indicative of the "us versus them" attitude of most law enforcement personnel. I recently saw the video footage of the funeral in Lakewood, Washington for four police officers killed by a gunman. Reports stated that over 20,000 LEOs attended the funeral from all over North America that featured over 2,000 police and fire vehicles.
So, when we consider the implications of secession as they relate to LEOs, we must ask:
(a) Who will the police obey, the citizens or LEOs from some other Federal alphabet agency… like FBI, ATF, DEA, DHS, CIA, DIA or US Marshalls?
(b) Obedience is different than loyalty. In the military, unit cohesion is everything. You don't fight for your country, you fight for the other five guys in your squad. So, will the loyalty of the LEOs move toward other Law Enforcement Officers from Federal agencies, or toward their oath of service?
(c) Would LEOs be true to their Oath of Office, if that oath included swearing to protect and defend the Constitution of the United States from all enemies, foreign and domestic?
(d) Would LEOs arrest a Federal LEO who was attempting to enforce US Federal law in a secession state, or against secessionist leaders?
One of the other crucial matters in 2010 America is criminal prosecution. That process usually starts with civilian interaction with a LEO. The criminal justice system is so broken now that it is difficult for a normal citizen to go through a normal day without breaking some laws. And just having a conversation with a police officer can result in your arrest and incarceration…even if you are innocent.
Please go get a cold or hot beverage, promise not to answer the phone for the next hour, and watch the following two video presentations. I promise that they will be some of the most important time you spend in this very early 2010. Then, have the rest of your family members watch the videos, especially if you have teenagers. Finally, send a copy of this article to everyone you know, so they can protect themselves from negative experiences with Law Enforcement Officers.
Professor James Duane, law professor at Regent University School of Law, with a presentation "Don't Talk To Cops, Part One."
Officer George Bruch of the Virginia Beach Police Department, "Don't Talk To Cops, Part Two."
Thanks to reader Greg Josif, who wrote to inquire into this topic.
Secession is the hope for humanity. Who will be first?
DumpDC. Six Letters That Can Change History.
© Copyright 2009, Russell D. Longcore. Permission to reprint in whole or in part is gladly granted, provided full credit is given.


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How to Spot a Fake Facebook Profile
Facebook's terms of service require you to sign up under your real name and provide personal information that accurately reflects your background, depicts your likeness and presents your interests. But Facebook doesn't validate every profile. In March 2012, the service revealed that as many as 42 million to 50 million -- between five to six percent -- of its 845 million profiles are fakes or duplicates. Note that these do not include the test users that developers create to test out new Facebook apps. Those profiles -- up to 500 per app -- legitimately interact only with other test accounts, not real users. The worrisome fakes, of which Facebook purges about 20,000 a day, range from spoofs of real people to artificial personalities created and sold as marketing ploys. To spot a fake Facebook profile, use caution and a little detective work.
Check out the name on the profile. Plug it into a search engine and look for signs of life on the Web. Look for a LinkedIn profile or other online business activity with the profile's job title and work history. Many fake profiles lack any online footprint beyond their presence on Facebook.
Take a close look at the profile's photo. If you don't follow popular culture closely, ask a friend who's a big fan of TV series, movie and music stars whether he recognizes the picture. Some fakers steal pictures of celebrities and try to pass them off as their own portraits. Others use stock images from vendors of royalty-free photography. You can use the online TinEye Reverse Image Search to find out where else on the Web the image appears.
Validate the profile with people you know who appear on its friend list. Many fake Facebook profiles build up large lists of people who never subject their new virtual acquaintances to close scrutiny.
Look for signs that the profile posts status updates that aren't simple adds, which is the activity that results when one person friends another. Real profiles include plentiful updates that relate to real life.
Peruse the profile's photo albums for images that show the same person depicted in the profile photo interacting with others. If every image looks staged, be suspicious, especially if the person always looks perfect and all the images appear taken in the same or very generic locations.
Report fakes to Facebook. Even if you're not sure, it's better to err on the side of caution. Fake profiles range from supposed young beauties looking for love to an impostor pretending to be an American admiral: a fake that succeeded in harvesting contact information and private details about other high-ranking officials.
- If you start receiving large amounts of spam email shortly after adding a new acquaintance to your roster of online friends, you may have been friended by a fake profile that exists only to glean names for marketing scams.
- Consider the old rule that says, "If if sounds too good to be true, it probably is." Apply it to your prospective new friends. Ask yourself why and whether someone like this would approach you.
- Dig into Facebook's privacy settings for "Connecting on Facebook" and limit who can view your friend list to the narrowest possible audience, not including "Friends of Friends." Avoid feeding new names to frauds.
- Nature: Fake Facebook Pages Spin Web of Deceit
- ABC News: 9 Tips for Identifying Fake Online Profiles
- ZDNet: Facebook: 5-6% of Accounts Are Fake
- ZDNet: Facebook Bans 20,000 Accounts Daily
- ZDNet: Facebook Secures $5 Billion Credit Line, Adds 25 Underwriters
- ZDNet: Facebook Has Over 845 Million Users
- PCWorld: Facebook's Fake Friends Epidemic
- The Telegraph: How Spies Used Facebook to Steal Nato Chiefs' Details
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- Chris Jackson/Getty Images News/Getty Images


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An online snowmobile safety course aimed at youth operators has received the endorsement of the Michigan Department of Natural Resources. It is the first online course for snowmobile safety endorsed by the DNR.
Successful completion of the online course would satisfy Michigan's snowmobile safety education requirement for youth operators. Under Michigan law, snowmobile operators at least 12 years of age, but less than 17, are required to successfully complete an approved safety training program. Youth operators are also required to carry the safety training certificate with them whenever they are operating a snowmobile in Michigan.
The online course, offered by Fresh Air Educators Inc., provides another option for those interested in taking an approved safety course. Traditional in-person classroom courses are still offered throughout Michigan. There is a $29.95 fee to take the online course. More information on the online course can be found at www.snowmobilecourse.com/usa/michigan/. There is also a quick link on the DNR website under Education and Outreach when searching for available Recreational Safety classes in your area.


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Kristin Cavallari's Brother Found Dead Following Disappearance
The Hollywood Reporter
Natalie Stone 3 hrs ago
Kristin Cavallari said that her brother, Michael, who had been reported as missing in Utah, has been found dead by authorities.
"We want to thank everyone for their love, support and prayers during this very difficult time," the reality TV personality said in a statement to E! Online on Thursday.
She stated: "We have just been informed by the authorities my brother's body has been found. This is a very painful time and we are still processing it all. We kindly ask everyone, please respect our privacy during our time of grieving."
(© Courtesy of Grand County Sheriff's Office; Getty Images) Cavallari Siblings - H 2015
Michael's abandoned 2014 Honda Civic was discovered by a local rancher roughly 100 feet off the road along Interstate 70 in the southern part of Utah on Nov. 27, launching an investigation by the Sheriff's Department in Grand County.
The car was still running when it was found, and Michael's cellphone and laptop were inside, but there was no sign of the driver.
On Tuesday, Nov. 24, Michael was arrested for what authorities said was "suspicious behavior" in Orange County.
Grand County Sheriff Steven White told THR on Dec. 7 that despite ground sweepers and helicopters covering the area in Utah, unfortunately, the ground had frozen, which made tracking difficult.
"There are really no signs of anything," White said at the time. "The vehicle was just abandoned."
A rep for Kristin could not immediately be reached.