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The U.S. Chemical Safety Board said Thursday a West, Texas, fertilizer facility that exploded earlier this year fell between the cracks of the U.S. safety regulation network that needs to be updated.
"The CSB has determined that ammonium nitrate fertilizer storage falls under a patchwork of U.S. safety standards and guidance--a patchwork that has many large holes," Chairman Rafael Moure-Eraso told the U.S. Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works.
The committee's meeting Thursday was prompted by a string of industrial accidents in recent months--the fertilizer facility explosion in West, which killed at least 14 people in April; an explosion at a petrochemical plant in Geismar, La., that killed two workers, and a fire at Chevron Corp.'s (CVX) Richmond, Calif., refinery last year.
In a report of preliminary findings released Thursday, the CSB said the West explosion was caused by an intense fire in a wooden warehouse building that led to the detonation of about 30 tons of ammonium nitrate stored in wooden bins.
The building had no sprinklers or fire-detection systems, so the fire was "intense and out of control" by the time firefighters were able to reach the site, the CSB said in its preliminary findings report. And volunteer firefighters weren't made aware of the risk that ammonium nitrate at the facility could explode--12 firefighters and emergency responders were killed when the ammonium nitrate suddenly detonated while they were trying to fight the initial blaze.
The storage conditions at the West facility did nothing to mitigate the risk of a fire but didn't run afoul of existing regulations, Mr. Moure-Eraso said. Other countries, like the U.K., recommend that buildings and bins where ammonium nitrate is stored be noncombustible, he said.
"The fertilizer industry tells us that U.S. sites commonly store ammonium nitrate in wooden buildings and bins--even near homes, schools or other vulnerable facilities. This situation must be addressed," Mr. Moure-Eraso said.
A spokesman for West Fertilizer Co. declined to comment.
Facilities like the one in West fall outside of existing federal process safety standards developed in the 1990s. Texas and most of its counties have no mandatory fire code, and the West facility didn't have to comply with voluntary standards for ammonium-nitrate storage. Even those are out of date, the CSB said in its report.
While the Occupational Safety and Health Administration does regulate how ammonium-nitrate fertilizer is handled, the agency's regulations don't go far enough--allowing wooden bins and buildings to be used for storage and only requiring sprinklers to be installed where high volumes of ammonium nitrate are stored, the CSB said.
Mr. Moure-Eraso said that in 2002, the CSB recommended to the Environmental Protection Agency that it include reactive chemicals, like ammonium nitrate, in its Risk Management Plan, designed to prevent catastrophic environmental damage from hazardous chemicals.
U.S. Sen. Barbara Boxer (D., Calif.) criticized the EPA for not adopting that recommendation or taking steps to reduce the risks posed by chemical facilities.
"I'm unsympathetic to the attitude I hear, which is a lack of urgency. Lives are being lost, and recommendations were made a long time ago, and nothing's happening," she said.
Sen. Boxer said the EPA can strengthen safety systems under existing laws without new legislation.
The EPA said in a response later in the day that it shares Sen. Boxer's concerns and is actively examining possible ways to improve chemical plant safety.
Mr. Moure-Eraso also said federal agencies charged with regulating and inspecting facilities for safety were "under duress," without enough resources to devote to checking up on the facilities they oversee. The CSB's investigations into the West and Geismar incidents have depleted the agency's resources, he said, and it can't take on any new investigative work.


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One of the curious things about living through a time of whirlwind change is that it is often difficult to understand exactly what is changing. In recent years, new technology has given us the ability to transform basic aspects of our lives: the way we converse and learn; the way we work, play and shop; even the way we participate in political and social life. Dissidents around the world use the Internet to evade censorship and get their message out. Cyber-gossips send dispatches to thousands via e-mail. Musicians bypass record companies and put their songs on the Web for fans to download directly. Day traders roil the stock market, buying securities online with the click of a mouse and selling minutes later when the price jumps.
There is a common thread underlying such developments. It is not just a change in how we compute or communicate. Rather, it is a potentially radical shift in who is in control–of information, experience and resources. The Internet is allowing individuals to make decisions that once were made by governments, corporations and the media. To an unprec-edented degree, we can decide what news and entertainment we're exposed to and whom we socialize with. We can earn a living in new ways; we can take more control of how goods are distributed; and we can even exercise a new degree of political power. The potential for personal growth and social progress seems limitless. Yet what makes this shift in power–this control revolution–so much more authentic than those revolutions described by techno-utopian futurists is its volatility and lack of preordained outcome.
Contrary to the claims of cyber-romantics, democratic empowerment via technology is not inevitable. Institutional forces are resisting, and will continue to resist, giving up control to individuals. And some people may wield their new power carelessly, denying themselves its benefits and imperiling democratic values. Nowhere are the mixed blessings of the new individual control more evident than in the relationship of the Internet to communities–not just "virtual communities" of dispersed individuals interacting online but real, geographically based communities.
Masters of Our Own Domains
The Internet's impact on community has everything to do with a digital phenomenon known as personalization, which is simply the ability to shape one's experience more precisely–whether it's social encounters, news, work or learning. Traditionally, friendships and acquaintances have been structured by physical proximity; we meet people because they are our neighbors, classmates, co-workers or colleagues in some local organization. Much of our information intake–newspapers and radio, for example–also reflects locality, and we share these media experiences and others (like national television) with those who live around us. The global reach and interactivity of the Internet, however, is challenging this. Individuals can spend more time communicating and sharing experiences with others regardless of where they live. As Internet pioneer J.C.R. Licklider wrote back in the sixties, "Life will be happier for the on-line individual because the people with whom one interacts most strongly will be selected more by commonality of interests and goals than by accidents of proximity."

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Yes. I have neither camera nor smart-phone, but the picture should be clear enough from my dumb-phone to give an idea.hster wrote: Could you kindly post a wrapper picture of this Bulang?
As you can see, no resemblance.
As I mentioned, I am very pleased to have this brick in my collection. Other bulangs I've tried of this age have generally landed in the fruit/golden-raisin section for young flavors. Metallic, tangy and bright, with some of the more interesting ones having cooling/camphor qualities as they open up.hster wrote: How does this Bulang compare to other Bulangs or other sheng?
It's been many months since I last sampled this tea, but since I don't have my original notes, I will just tell you what struck me about it. When I first sampled this brick, I was quite pleasantly surprised with it's sweet, almost positively oolong-like flavors. With many sheng, you'll get apple skin or raisin fruit. This one seems to me more like berries or even banana, oranges, candied lime. The comparison to a tangy.mellow Dancong like a Huangzhixiang seems right on target to me.. also woody, but with no puckering cottonmouth on the tongue or teeth or back of the throat. Wood more like a sweet Japanese incense rather than an old spice-drawer or woodchips. It plays out dynamically out as it steeps, switching up with each pour, generally leaving me on the edge of my seat to see what will come next. During one tasting with friends, we declared the tea a shape-shifter, since it presented new tastes and textures with every cup, all through the 25 or so steepings we did together (past a certain point, I stop counting). Aftertastes like sweetgrasses, peach skin, and even some pine cooling at the top. Others have noted camphor flavors, but I'm notoriously bad at detecting zhang.
Compared to other shengs I'd sampled and purchased while living in China and visiting the tea markets for about a year, this one was striking, stood out as one of the most many-layered bricks I've tasted in quite awhile, especially compared to what I'd tried that was around the same age. I came across only a few bricks of this quality, and those were going for around $100 in China... and this was the price from friends in the market. Admittedly, these weren't really for sale, and were mostly sampled to further my tea education. I was not on a US salary at the time, but I was lucky enough to have friends willing to part with portions of the bricks. Of those, I now only have tiny jars left, and I regret every time I open the jars that I didn't just tighten my belt, eat rice for a month, and ask to buy the whole thing.
Given the above, I had no qualms about paying for the quality of this brick, apparent in every cup I've brewed since then. I am pleased to have something so unique in my collection, whose qualities I've yet to find in other bricks. I am trying to forget about the brick so that I can try it in ten years to see where it's gone.
I think this was definitely worth what I paid. I'm not sure what else I can say.


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Lizards & Snakes Slithers into Its Final Weeks at
the Denver Museum of Nature & Science
Less Than Three Weeks Remain to See More Than 60 Live
Animals at the Museum, Free with Museum Admission
DENVER-June 19, 2012-The Denver Museum of
Nature & Science invites visitors to experience Lizards &
Snakes before it closes on July 8, 2012. Nearly 300,000
visitors have enjoyed getting an up close look at 26 species of
lizards and snakes from diverse habitats in Australia, Cuba, Egypt,
Guatemala, Kenya, Madagascar, Indonesia, Mexico, Sudan, and the
United States.
With less than three weeks left to see the exhibition, it is a
perfect, family-friendly activity to do this summer. The animals,
ranging from the four-inch tropical girdled lizard to the 14-foot
Burmese python, are displayed in terrariums specifically designed
to encourage natural behavior, complete with ponds, tree limbs,
rock ledges, and live plants. From exploring the inner workings of
a rattlesnake on the hunt to touching skins and skulls, Lizards
& Snakes is a fun, affordable experience that the whole family
will enjoy.
Exhibition Highlights
Lizards & Snakes explores the evolution, movement, and
feeding habits of this group of reptiles. Twenty specialized
terrariums display more than 60 stunning reptiles from all over the
world, including veiled chameleon, rhinoceros iguana, eastern water
dragon, Amazonian and emerald tree boas, and more. The engaging
combination of live animals, fossil casts, extensive multimedia,
hands-on interactives, and an activity area specifically for
children offers a fascinating look into the wild world of lizards
and snakes that will enthrall and educate visitors of all ages.
More Info
Lizards & Snakes is organized by the American Museum of
Natural History in New York in collaboration with the Fernbank
Museum of Natural History in Atlanta, and the San Diego Museum of
Natural History, with appreciation to Clyde Peeling's Reptiland.
Visit www.dmns.org for additional information.
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The Denver Museum of Nature & Science is the Rocky Mountain
Region's leading resource for informal science education. A variety
of engaging exhibits, discussions and activities help Museum
visitors celebrate and understand the natural wonders of Colorado,
Earth and the universe. The Museum is located at 2001 Colorado
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- In response to: Food stamps rock for Fox News subject
You seem critical of Fox News for reporting on a problem that concerns the majority of tax payers in America, the lazy slobs that live off of the system and don't try to take care of themselves. He actually boasted that that was what he was doing! Your article suggests that the problem is limited in nature, that he is not a bad fellow and more people need to be made aware of the handout program and how easy it is to jump on the bandwagon.
He stated there were threats on his life. The only threat to this young man's slovenly life should be starvation, from not getting off his lazy ass and going to work. Trying to paint a picture of him working hard to make his music was pathetic and, I'm pretty certain, not bought into by the majority of U-T readers. Let me clue you in. The hardest work he does is trying to find additional ways to milk our pathetic system. There are tens of thousands just like him that just want the free ride and don't want to pay, or work for it. He states, "have you ever tried to work in a job that pays $15 an hour?" Here's the real news: Most older people have worked in jobs at $1 to $2 an hour, just to survive, maybe you could have mentioned something like that. You put way to much shine on a rusty story.
I'm sorry, but from my perspective, Fox did nothing wrong by bringing this blatant robbery of tax payer dollars to the surface.
Sadly, I would bet you dimes to dollars that if NBC or ABC had aired the identical program, your pen would have been silent.
Your article benefited no one, except maybe other surfer dudes looking for a handout.
Dave Dowler
Valley Center
Food stamps no picnic
Fox News,with its right wing agenda, does a huge disservice with this kind of "reporting." Fraud in the food stamp program is in fact, quite low - and I daresay less ruinous than fraud perpetrated by banks and Wall Street. My brother is among the mentally ill homeless in this state whom right wing conservatives are vilifying. He surfs when he can and gee, he surely looks able-bodied. It's so easy to judge by outward appearances. You try living on food stamps and see what a cushy life it is. No, you can't buy hot foods, though you have nowhere to cook. No, you can't buy soap or laundry detergent, though you do want to be clean. And no, you can't buy pet food though your dog may be your sole companion through the long nights. And no, food stamps don't usually last the month. But beware of these avaricious people - you don't want them to get addicted to eating, do you? I do.
Louise Buck
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The excellent thing about art is that it comes in so many forms. Dance, drama, music, oil on canvas … and chalk. Another excellent thing about art is that Virginia has festivals dedicated to its many forms. Here are seven for your calendar consideration.
Chalk the Walk ARTsplosion takes over three blocks of the Virginia Beach boardwalk this Saturday, July 13. With the theme "50 Years of Fun in the Sun," a nod to the 50th anniversary of the City of Virginia Beach, 200 artists will focus their chalk creations on Virginia Beach's rich heritage and its prominence as a beach community.
Expect to see kids age 12 to 16 compete against each other while amateurs and pros chalk it out in their respective divisions. Trophies and cash prizes are up for grabs. The best news? There's no entry fee! The Boardwalk (16th-18th Streets) is your canvas as long as you have the chalk and a bright idea. Note: Children 11 and younger will have a separate area to chalk their own walk.
The Virginia Shakespeare Festival is held on the campus of the College of William & Mary in Williamsburg. Three Shakespeare works are performed over six weeks giving fans of the Bard ample time to immerse themselves in Elizabethan dramatic arts. While one play has passed, two remain. Get your tickets for The Tragedy of King Richard III (July 11-14, 17-21) and Turn of the Screw (July 25-28, July 31-August 4).
More Shakespeare
- American Shakespeare Center's Blackfriars Playhouse, Staunton
- Richmond Shakespeare
- Shakespeare in the Park – Shenandoah National Park – July 17-18, August 14-15
- Shakespeare at Poplar Forest – Forest – July 20
Clarksville will host the annual Virginia Lake Festival July 18-20. Jam-packed with family fun, this festival has been recognized as an annual "Top 20 Event" by Southeast Tourism Society for many years. Tethered hot air balloon rides kick off the event that will include sand sculpting and blocks of artisans and crafters. Antique cars, helicopter rides, hot air balloon flights, and a great variety of food are why nearly 100,000 people flock to this festival each year.
A juried show of more than 100 artisans, the Hungry Mother Arts and Crafts Festival is held each year at Hungry Mother State Park in Marion. Make your way there Friday, July 19, where the festival is happening from 10 until 6.
Main Street Lexington shuts down August 24 for the annual Rockbridge Community Festival. This is the 37th annual festival where you can expect to find artisans offering wreaths, photography, paintings, woodcrafts, and much more. Live music and plenty of food vendors will help you spend the day.
Nearly 100 artists from New York to Florida display at the Seawall Art Show in Portsmouth. Come out either Saturday or Sunday, August 24 or 25 to browse and/or buy an amazing selection of artwork. Expect to see oils, acrylics, watercolors, pastels, photography, pottery, stained glass, baskets, jewelry and more.
The Chinquapin Festival takes place just off the Blue Ridge Parkway in Meadows of Dan every Labor Day weekend, September 1-3. There you'll find fun fall-themed arts and crafts like gourd birdhouses and cornhusk dolls. There is no admission fee unless you want to try out the Corn Acoustics Corn Maze!
Plan for Fall: Fall Arts Festivals
- Mathews Art Group Art Show – Mathews – September 6-7
- Artisans in the Park – Virginia Beach – September 7-8
- 43rd Street Festival of the Arts – Richmond – September 14
- Oktoberfest International Arts and Culture Festival – Martinsville – October 5
- Taste of Culpeper – A Wine, Food and Arts Festival – Culpeper, October 13
- Bodacious Bazaar & Art Festival – Hampton – November 8-10
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Brandon Tate's punt return led to the game-winning field goal.
Quarterbacks: Thad Lewis certainly exceeded expectations for someone coming off the practice squad. In his second NFL start, Lewis completed 19 of 32 passes for 216 yards and two touchdowns and ran for a short score. He completed a pair of gorgeous deep throws too. Lewis did check the ball down a few too many time though and showed poor ball security on the fumble. Grade: B
Running backs: C.J. Spiller looked like he was far from 100 percent, but still ran well (10 carries, 55 yards). Tashard Choice performed well in limited playing time (four carries, 24 yards), while Fred Jackson picked up a few tough yards (10 carries, 35 yards). A total of 114 rushing yards from the running backs isn't a bad day against the Bengals, who were a top-10 rushing defense going into the contest. Grade: B+
Wide receivers: The Bills clearly missed Stevie Johnson, as none of Buffalo's wide outs could get open consistently. T.J. Graham caught four passes for 74 yards, including a 47-yard completion to set up the game's first touchdown. Marquise Goodwin caught his first NFL touchdown on a 40-yard reception against DB Terence Newman, and Scott Chandler caught two long passes, including a 25-yard score. Robert Woods and Chris Hogan both struggled. Grade: B-
Offensive line: The big guys paved the way for 130 rushing yards and 216 passing yards against a tough Cincinnati defense. The Bengals did sack Lewis five times, but at least two of those were due to the quarterback leaving the pocket unnecessarily. Cordy Glenn committed the unit's only penalty (false start). Grade: B
Defensive line: The line really struggled early, but stepped up its play late in the game. Marcell Dareus recorded one sack and Mario Williams and Kyle Williams split one. Kyle Williams committed a pair of 15-yard penalties. Alan Branch led the unit with six tackles, including one for a loss. Cincinnati rushed for 165 yards and passed for 337. Grade: C+
Linebackers: The legend of Kiko Alonso continued to grow with 22 total tackles. Nigel Bradham performed surprisingly well in pass coverage against the Bengals' tight ends. The defense was caught out of position on a few screens, swing passes to Giovani Bernard and a reverse. Grade: C+
Secondary: Stephon Gilmore didn't look healthy enough to shed blocks and be physical with receivers. Da'Norris Searcy led the group with 16 total tackles, three for a loss and a sack, and Jairus Byrd made a quiet return to the lineup. Jim Leonhard picked off one pass, but Andy Dalton still had his best game of 2013 with 337 yards and three touchdowns. Grade: C-
Special teams: Brian Moorman was outstanding in his return to Buffalo, getting plenty of hang time and dropping two punts inside the 20. Brandon Tate's 28-yard return to set up the game-winning field goal wasn't the punter's fault, as Marcus Easley missed a tackle at the start of the runback. Shawn Powell clearly wasn't the only problem. Dan Carpenter's strong season continued with a 51-yard field goal. Grade: B
Coaching: Mike Pettine deserves criticism for how poor the defense looked early on, but he did make good adjustments at halftime to help the Bills get back in the game. Nathaniel Hackett managed to get 24 points out of a practice-squad quarterback playing without his No. 1 receiver. I liked Doug Marrone's decision to go for it on fourth down at the goal line, but three runs up the middle may not have been the best decision on the first three plays. Despite all the inexperience and mistakes, Buffalo took a strong Cincinnati team to overtime. Grade: B
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SURPRISE, Ariz. -- Barry University's No. 1-ranked women's tennis team will play No. 19 Midwestern State at 4 p.m. EST Wednesday in the NCAA Division II National Championships Round of 16 at Surprise Tennis & Racquet Center.
"I feel like as it gets closer to the tournament, we are getting focused and more excited," junior Akemi Maehama said. "And we get closer as a team to take care of each other."
Barry (26-0) took care of business to reach the site of the national finals for the 18th time in school history. Wednesday's match against Midwestern State (17-6) marks the first time the two schools will have met since the Bucs beat the Mustangs, 5-0, in the 2005 NCAA Championships Round of 16.
"Other teams need to know that we are willing to do whatever it takes to win," freshman Karina Goia said.
The Bucs won the 2011 national championship. They advanced to the national semifinals a year ago.
"Our record shows a really good side of us, but it doesn't mean everything," Maehama said. "We have to focus day by day. We have to focus on each match. I'm really excited, but I have to keep my feet on the earth so I can focus on my matches."
This is the first year Barry has been ranked No. 1 in the country prior to the national championships.
"It means a lot, and it's a really big accomplishment for all of us," Maehama said. "At the end of the day, though, it doesn't really matter what ranking you have. You just have to win."
Maehama is the lone returner from the 2011 NCAA Championship team, so she understands as well as anyone the magnitude of the remaining journey. On a team with just seven players, her words and leadership carry plenty of weight.
"I want them to know every single match counts, that everybody counts," Maehama said. "We have to give everything we have each day. This is it. This is the last tournament of the year. You don't get the opportunity to perform again this year.
"It's such a small team, but we have so much energy. The ceiling can't hold us. This is our moment. We will fight 'till it's over."


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The SAT has been on the ropes lately. The University of California system has threatened to quit using the test for its freshman admissions, arguing that the exam has done more harm than good. The State of Texas, responding to a federal court order prohibiting its affirmative action efforts, has already significantly curtailed the importance of the SAT as a gatekeeper to its campuses. Even usually stodgy corporate types have started to beat up on the SAT. Last year, for example, a prominent group of corporate leaders joined the National Urban League in calling upon college and university presidents to quit placing so much stock in standardized admissions tests like the SAT, which they said were "inadequate and unreliable" gatekeepers to college.
Then again, if the SAT is anything, it's a survivor. The SAT enterprise–consisting of its owner and sponsor, the College Board, and the test's maker and distributor, the Educational Testing Service–has gamely reinvented itself over the years in myriad superficial ways, hedging against the occasional dust-up of bad public relations. The SAT, for example, has undergone name changes over the years in an effort to reflect the democratization of higher education in America and consequent changes in our collective notions about equal opportunity. But through it all, the SAT's underlying social function–as a sorting device for entry into or, more likely, maintenance of American elitehood–has remained ingeniously intact, a firmly rooted icon of American notions about meritocracy.
Indeed, the one intangible characteristic of the SAT and other admissions tests that the College Board would never want to change is the virtual equation, in the public's mind, of test scores and academic talent. Like the tobacco companies, ETS and the College Board (both are legally nonprofit organizations that in many respects resemble profit-making enterprises) put a cautionary label on the product. Regarding their SAT, the organizations are obliged by professional codes of proper test practices to inform users of standardized admissions tests that the exams can be "useful" predictors of later success in college, medical school or graduate school, when used in conjunction with other factors, such as grades.
But the true place of admissions testing in America isn't always so appropriate. Most clear-eyed Americans know that results on the SAT, Graduate Record Exam or the Medical College Admission Test are widely viewed as synonymous with academic talent in higher education. Whether it's true or not–and there's lots of evidence that it's not–is quite beside the point.
Given the inordinate weight that test scores play in the American version of meritocracy, it's no surprise that federal courts have been hearing lawsuits from white, middle-class law school applicants complaining they were denied admission to law school even though their LSAT scores were fifty points greater than a minority applicant who was admitted; why neoconservative doomsayers warn that the academic quality of America's great universities will plummet if the hordes of unwashed (read: low test scores) are allowed entry; why articles are written under titles like "Backdoor Affirmative Action," arguing that de-emphasizing test scores in Texas and California is merely a covert tactic of public universities to beef up minority enrollments in response to court bans on affirmative action.


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SCOTTSDALE, AZ, – March 22, 2011 – (Motor Sports Newswire) – It's finally here. And it's fabulous! Finally there is a high-quality, high style online shopping experience— a "Super-Boutique"—for the female motorcycle rider who has had to make do with traditional motorcycle websites that cater mainly to men.
BikerBella.com features women's motorcycle apparel, women's motorcycle gear, parts, and accessories. The first website of its kind, BikerBella.com offers women powersports enthusiasts the ability browse, shop and select from millions of individual items in a beautifully designed setting. BikerBella.com has a selection that is currently greater than any existing online women's motorcycle retailer.
Fashion Forward
BikerBella.com is foremost a women's motorcycle apparel destination that offers the hottest trends in leather jackets, hoodies, long & short sleeve shirts, V-Neck T-Shirts, tank tops, designer shirts, belts & belt buckles, head gear, footwear, bags & wallets, purses, patches and more. Although the website caters to women, it posts hundreds of products for children and teens as well. All products are shipped directly to the rider's door in 7-10 business days.
Shopping for OEM and aftermarket parts, gear and accessories
BikerBella.com has multiple ways women can shop for parts and accessories quickly and easily. The OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) Parts Finder leads shoppers to genuine repair parts and accessories for Harley-Davidson, Honda, Yamaha, Suzuki, Kawasaki, Can-Am, Artic-Cat, Polaris, Sea-Doo, and Ski-Doo. Shoppers can also use embedded online catalogs and multiple links to find aftermarket items of interest.
Women's favorite motorcycle brands
Most favorite women's motorcycle brands are available, including: Acerbis, Alpinestars, Answer Racing, Arai Helmets, Arlen Ness, Bell Helmets, Biker's Choice, Baron, Castle X, Chatterbox, Custom Chrome, Firstgear, Fly Racing, FMF, Helmet House, HJC Helmets, Iron Horse, Joe Rocket, Kuryakyn, Motion Pro, Nolan Helmets, Ogio, One Industries, Quad Boss, River Road, Scorpion EXO, Shift MX, Shoei Helmets, SixSixOne, Sullivans, Tour Master, Trail Tech, Troy Lee Designs, Two Brothers Racing, Vega, Western Power Sports, Willie & Max Saddlebags, Yoshimura, Zan, and Zero Gravity. Many more brand names are currently being offered and BikerBella.com hopes to add new brands in the future.
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The website will promote an ever changing line up of featured products, special promotionss, newly added brands, contests and special events to keep the woman motorcyclist informed and enthused about the sport. Future charity events are planned, as Biker Bella will partner with various clubs and organizations to raise money in support of women's issues and related causes.
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STOCKTON - Lincoln coach Chris Roemer may not necessarily believe that all good things come to those who wait.
STOCKTON - Lincoln coach Chris Roemer may not necessarily believe that all good things come to those who wait.
His Trojans girls basketball team didn't waste any time scoring 30 points in the first quarter and combined with tenacious full-court defense to tame the Tokay Tigers 69-18 on Wednesday at Lincoln.
In the first, Celina Serna scored 15 of her game-high 21 points and Ashlyn Crenshaw tallied eight of her 14 points to give the Trojans (5-4) a 30-2 lead.
"Our defense set the tone early," said Roemer, whose team forced 17 first-half turnovers and 22 overall. "We wanted to start strong to take (Tokay) out of the game."
Serna made a 3-pointer early and hustled for easy fast-break baskets. She also had five rebounds and four steals.
"Our defense got us a lot of transition points," Serna said. "We have a lot of good shooters who took advantage of open shots off the rotation (passes)."
Crenshaw dominated the paint early muscling her way for layups or soft floaters down the lane set up by screens.
"We like to score fast break points early so we don't have to fight at the end of a game," said Crenshaw, who finished with nine rebounds, three steals, two assists and a blocked shot. "We don't have a lot of height so we go for speed. Today was one of the better games we've played and I think our team chemistry showed."
Megan Butler scored the Tigers' (3-7) only points in the first half on a field goal and a pair of free throws, as Tokay trailed 48-4 at intermission.


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FlyAnglers OnLine
The fraternity of fly fishers
Since 1997
Wow, NICE! That is a HUGE and very beautiful fish! Joe sure catches some seriously BIG trout!
Hey Spinner,
Congratulations on the Packers Super Bowl Victory. Great game . AND, not to worry, your fingernails WILL grow back in due time.
Time flies when you're having fun, and you have fun when it's flies time! Chew a Guiness with me as I lift up a halfyard in your honor tonight.
Len, is that you from the Morris sites?
Well happy birthday.I hope you have a blessed day. Jim
Great hopscotch, another birthday! Wish I could be there to pour you one but instead, I guess I'll have to have it myself. I think I'll make it a Smithwick's tonight. Enjoy.
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my math was lacking in initial post.
Opener is like Xmas to me.
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Today 8 Loaves - 1 Doz. Buns for Sandwiches
I baked some loaves for friends today and also a dozen of my 'Buns for Sandwiches' for this week-ends bar-b-que holiday. I had to use my bottom oven for the buns. It is not convection and the buns come out more evenly browned and bake a little faster in the convection oven setting.
The recipe for these delicious and Basic White Sourdough loaves with 100% hydration starter is HERE and the Buns for Sandwiches is http://www.thefreshloaf.com/node/17329/buns-sandwiches .
ADDED this should read 100% 'Levain' hydration
Delicious full of flavor with just the right amount of sourdough tang and sweet flavor at the end, that melts in your mouth. Crusty, crunchy crust...my husband loves it and raves about the flavor..I must have hit his 'sweet spot' : ) I've also made this bread with added rye and it is also delicious...I have to say it... the all white is our favorite!
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My night:
After work, I went to the grocery store, with a great episode of NPR's "This American Life" talking through my iPod. Ira Glass' squeaky/ geeky/ addictive voice explained it all while I picked up some cereal, milk, tomato-basil tortillas (perfect for wraps of all shapes and styles), and an enormous amount of pasta. I Love pasta. It's one of my favorite things to eat, and absolutely my favorite thing to make. It's easy. Boil water, thaw meat, add pasta, cook meat, stir occasionally (pasta, not meat), drain, add sauce, combine, prepare salad and toast or rolls or bread (if desired). It feels good to make food. Plus, it gave me an excuse to rewatch "Casino Royale" during the prep and with dinner. I hadn't seen it since theaters, and I wanted to revisit it before its sequel "Quantum of Solace" comes out in November. (Please see the poll question)
I actually liked it much more this time. It is a bit laborious, true, there really is no NEED for an elaborate set piece at an airport, and during the course of the movie, Bond makes it past not just the usual host of bad guys and deathly stunts, he also survives a massive heart attack and some ingeniously painful torture. Still, it's Bond. Daniel Craig gives the character just what he needs – he's a cocky, blunt instrument with just enough style and brains to realize that the villains are smarter than he is. His character has not only an origin, but a genuine arc, and all of the violence in the film is painful and visceral, less glossy and sleek.
So three-cheese wheat and spinach tortellini with a cheesy marinara sauce, topped with diced chicken and James Bond. Not a bad Monday evening. Afterwards I continued editing my film until far too late in the evening, but that is a separate blog.


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A surprising one-third of organizations who are moving sensitive data to a cloud environment said it is the cloud provider's responsibility to protect the data, according to a survey done by the Ponemon Institute for Thales e-Security.
Who manages encryption keys for encrypted data in the cloud?
The findings, reported in Global Trends in Cloud Encryption, show a high level of faith in providers' ability to do this, with 57 percent of respondents either agreeing or strongly agreeing that they are capable. Despite this faith, 68 percent of respondents using the cloud encrypt their sensitive data before it leaves home, either in transit or for storage in the cloud.
Where is encryption applied to protect data in the cloud environment?
The study surveyed business and IT managers from 4,205 organizations in the United States, the United Kingdom, France, Australia, Japan and Brazil. The United States was the best represented country, with 938, or 22.3 percent, of the respondents. Eleven percent of respondents were public sector, including federal, state and local government.
Convenience and functionality apparently trump security in making cloud decisions. Although 53 percent of respondents now transfer sensitive data to the cloud and another 31 percent say they are likely to in the next two years, there is a significant level of concern about this trend, with 35 percent of those using the cloud now saying it has decreased their level of security. Only 15 percent feel it has increased security.
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U.S. Equal Employment
Opportunity Commission
From: NANCY BOYD
To: BROWN, ALETHA; FRAZIER, GREGORY
Date: 2/28/2008 11:02:15 AM
Subject: Comments on Draft COOP Report
Thank you for the opportunity to comment on the report, and for extending our time to do so.
Four managers reviewed the report, 2 of whom worked closely on the details of setting up after 9/11, and 2 of whom do not know the details of that project. In addition, our IT Specialist took a look.
1. We agree in principle with the conclusions - specifically that we need oversight from a central security professional. We would take that further and say that because of the level of detail that an effective COOP plan would need, and the testing it would take to ensure the components of the plan work, we would recommend that the agency assign this task to a COOP expert whose primary function is to develop the overall agency COOP strategy as well as the individual plans for the 51 field locations. This would mean visiting each office for a period of days to become familiar with the location, and work with the DRMs to develop specific plans for that office based on its size, location, and available equipment. And this person would also be responsible for ensuring that offices update and test COOP plans on some regular basis.
2. We recommend that COOP plans indicate:
-what kinds of events will trigger the plan — how long can an office be non-operational before we need to initiate a COOP plan. A week? 2 week? a month?
- what percentage of service and which services needs to be restored to be considered "continuing operations" - 100%, 50%? Intake? Litigation?
3. As the report mentions, we agree that much of the success of a COOP will depend on 2 things: the ability of the affected staff to communicate with one another and with HQ -or wherever the affected office's assistance is coming from- and 2) the affected staff's ability to access their files, most likely electronically. Thus, examining how data and applications are backed up, whether critical paper files should be scanned, who is responsible for getting staff connected (re-routed to different server, etc) from their alternative worksites in the event our server goes down, and what options we have for communication if phones or email aren't working. (E.g., If we understand it correctly, our network drives such as P and S and groupwise are on the local server - and would not be available to us from an alternate worksite if the NY server went down. In addition, the current protocol is that archived email is saved on individual hard drives D or C, which are not backed up — all that might be lost in the event of a fire, flood or other event that destroys a physical office.
We also recommend that part of any plan of support to an office in a COOP situation is to have a mechanism for quickly providing an emergency budget or source to get the staff who will continue operations the supplies & equipment they need from paper & postage to laptops, phones or fax capability, or whateve they need.
Finally, although actually COOP plans would need to be very detailed, we think that employees need to be given a few very simple points that they can easily remember in the event of a COOP event (maybe a palm card) - for example: 1. How to communicate with those in charge; 2. Where to go if the office evacuates in an emergency; 3) what methods of communication we'll use to get information out to staff (websites, althernate office locations, etc.)
I'm not sure if this is what you were looking for in comments, but hope it helps.
Nancy P. Boyd, Deputy Director
New York District Office, U.S. EEOC
33 Whitehall Street, 5th Fl.
New York, NY 10004
(212) 336-3770
From: KEITH HILL
To: LARKIN JENNINGS
Date: 2/19/2008 5:55:15 PM
Subject: Fwd: Draft OIG COOP Report
You state:
1. Our review of the field office COOP plans determined that the current plans do not address pandemic influenza as required by the Implementation Plan for the National Strategy for Pandemic Influenza.
Yet, you also state that "the draft [NOFO] plan addresses the following issues:
• Types of events: hurricane, pandemic influenza, catastrophic occurrence.
You are correct that the NOFO plan does address the pandemic influenza occurrence.
2. NOFO did in fact train each employee on the Draft NOFO COOP plan. Although incomplete at the time during hurricane season, management had the opportunity to address all aspects of the COOP plan with staff. Because there was a threat of a hurricane entering the Gulf of Mexico in 2007, NOFO used that opportunity to introduce staff to the procedures outlined in the plan.
3. Continuing operations while away from the office is an obvious concern since investigators cannot travel to secure places with the entire office inventory of active files nor given PII concerns would the agency want them to. As addressed in the NOFO plan, the virtual library or document scanning procedure for documents entering the agency is something that should be utilized. On occasion and as much as is feasiblely possible, NOFO is asking Respondents and CPs to provide information in electronic format.
4. NOFO will be sending someone to the COOP training this fiscal year.
5. Delegation of Authority: Since the Field Office reports to the District Office in Houston, coordination of responsibilities can be easily achieved. Management personnel in the District Office can be easily brought up to speed on Field Office operations and vice versa.
6. Communication: EEOC headquarters was able to distribute cell phones to office personnel as soon as individuals returned to New Orleans because communication here was still a problem. Since this was done in the aftermath of Katrina, (and I believe following 9/11) offices can anticipate this type of support from HQ.
7. NOFO plan does address telework under the Human Capital element. As stated in the NOFO COOP draft: Recent upgrade of the agency's technology to laptops will allow employees to continue their work from remote locations. Investigators, mediators and attorneys should be able to continue to function in their mission areas. Advances that have been made by OHR to obtain emergency contact information from employees through employee express has standardized and will facilitate employee contact during an emergency. NOFO, during an emergency would again contact all employees and determine what assistance is needed during the emergency. Also, dismissal procedures are spelled out in the plan:
72 hours before predicted hurricane landfall, the New Orleans Field Office will institute its liberal leave policy. An employee who wishes to take leave to begin evacuation preparation may utilize annual leave to do so.
With 72 hours before landfall, the staff has been instructed on shut down procedures and dismissal.
8. Relocation is a serious issue and requires interaction with GSA and other federal, state and local law enforcement agencies. FEBs are addressing this issue. For small agencies however, being able to commit to an alternate worksite has huge budgetary implications. In addition, obtaining commercial space is dependant upon clearance from commercial owners and management and their insurance companies. Also, initially there was concern raised about toxic mold, lead and other contaminants in the area and environment. Reentry may also depend therefore on clearances from the EPA or state and local environmental enforcement agencies.
9. Issues regarding work space will arise in an emergency. Training staff to understand the need for adaptability will help reduce issues regarding temporary space or the construction of new space. Having some access to office files (as outlined in the COOP) addresses the issue of available work.
10. Overall, I believe the NOFO plan addresses in addition to those noted in your report the following:
Human Capital
Plans and Procedures
Vital Records
11. NOFO does need to address test, training and exercises and Reconstitution (Has budgetary implications and is dependent upon agency funds and space availability if relocation is required). This comes in to play only with long term impact. Short term impact is addressed in the NOFO COOP.
Keith T. Hill
New Orleans Field Office
United States Equal Employment
Opportunity Commission
1555 Poydras St. Suite 1900
New Orleans, LA 70112-3707
504 595-2835 (ofc)
504 232-0673 (cell)
Washington, D.C. 20507
February 19, 2008
Office of the Chief Financial Officer
MEMORANDUMTO: Aletha Brown
FROM: Jeffrey A. Smith
Chief Financial Officer
SUBJECT: Comments on Draft OIG Report Number 07-12-AMR – Field COOP
1. Accountability
We agree that a Senior Accountable Officer be appointed to manage field COOP activities. We recommend that a Senior Executive Service level District Director be appointed as the Field COOP Accountable Officer. Headquarters oversight for field COOPs should flow from the current organization chart defined in Order 110. Therefore, the Director, Office of Field Programs should provide the necessary oversight for field COOPs. The Office of Chief Financial Officer could continue to be the Accountable Officer for the Headquarters COOP. COOP policy and procedures (i.e., dismissal procedures, guidelines for communicating to employees, staffing flexibilities, such as telework, technology, vital records, etc.) need to be provided from the Office of Human Resources and Office of Information Technology.
2. Pandemic Influenza
A contractor, Excalibur Associates, Inc., developed a pandemic template for EEOC headquarters and field offices and completed their work in December 2007. The template provides a framework for EEOC field offices to further develop comprehensive pandemic annexes to their existing EEOC COOP Plans. The COOP Pandemic Influenza Template is available on inSite. The Executive Briefing for Pandemic developed by the contractor was sent to Offices Directors on February 6, 2008.
3. Resources
In general, the agency has supported the COOP/Pandemic requirements using existing resources. If additional resources should be invested in the program, the earliest opportunity to make the budget business case would be for the fiscal year 2010 budget submission due to OMB this September. To date, OMB had not been receptive to adding any resources to enhance security or COOP functions.
Should you have any questions, do not hesitate to contact me.
cc: Anthony Kaminski, COO
Washington, D.C. 20507
Office of Field Programs
February 19, 2008
TO : Aletha L. Brown, Inspector General
FROM : Nicholas M. Inzeo, Director
Office of Field Programs
SUBJECT : Comments on Draft OIG Report on EEOC Field Office Continuity of Operations
This memorandum responds to your request for comments on the subject report. We concur in large part with the recommendations. First of all, I want to indicate my support for your primary recommendation (#1) contained in the report regarding the appointment of a senior accountable officer for COOP, who as part of that individual's function, would assist field offices with the development, implementation and updating of COOP plans. As I know your review identified, this position requires a very particular, specialized knowledge necessary to ensure that COOPs are complete, compliant with all FEMA and other governmental standards, and integrated with EEOC's overall security and safety management programs. It is clear that the field COOPs need to be integrated with both the Headquarters COOP and the larger realm of federal emergency preparedness. Therefore, it seems in the best interests of this agency to have the person responsible for the range of implementation of the COOP program to be part of the agency's branch for security programs.
We also agree with recommendations #2 and #4, which would, respectively, have field office directors prepare COOP plans in accordance with governmental requirements and develop policies and procedures relating to the storage of mission critical field office electronic files on EEOC's network drives. Additionally, we believe that the coverage of both recommendations be expanded to include Headquarters staff as well.
With respect to recommendation #3 that all field staff take the FEMA COOP Awareness training, we believe there may be a more tailored approach that could be of greater use not just to field staff but to all agency staff, including Headquarters. After reviewing the subject training, which is an hour-long on-line course, it appears to be a fairly general overview of the COOP, lacking specific details that would most inform our staff about their roles and responsibilities as well as agency procedures regarding the COOP, particularly with respect to EEOC protocol. Therefore, we would support the requirement that appropriate field staff (e.g., field managers and supervisors, District Resources Managers (DRMs), and DRM Assistants) as well as key Headquarters staff (managers, supervisors and office Administrative Officers and their staff) take this training. Indeed, there may be even more specific training available that these particular individuals need to take that would focus on the preparation of the COOP and specific aspects of coordination with EEOC's Safety and Security Branch staff. We would recommend that a better use of staff time spent in COOP training would come from the agency creating a more tailored training for delivery by both Headquarters and Field Administrative managers to the staff in their respective offices, rather than FEMA's generic training. EEOC's training could outline the general concepts of the COOP as well as offer more detailed procedures applicable to their respective offices so that staff learn what they should do in the event of an emergency, including procedures for different scenarios (weather, geological, pandemic, terrorism, etc.) and the mechanisms the agency has in place to support field office responses. We believe with more detailed information, staff will be better able to respond appropriately and timely to events that necessitate the use of the COOP and related agency processes. This training could also be incorporated into the general orientation training for new staff when they begin working at EEOC.
Beyond these above comments expressing support for the recommendations, I want to offer some observations in specific categories about the report's narrative description as it relates to the field's COOP planning.
Field Office COOP Preparation
The report is critical of the New York and New Orleans offices not having COOP plans in place and following them during the major events that affected their offices (9/11 and Hurricane Katrina, respectively). Only in the summary of the New York offices' response to 9/11 is there an acknowledgement that for New York, "[g]iven the overall lack of Federal experience and activity regarding COOP in 2001, this was an understandable shortcoming for EEOC." Indeed, much of the federal government's efforts on COOPs have been driven by the events of 9/11. The balance of the report regularly combines the responses to the 9/11 and Katrina events as one and cites the lack of an effective COOP as a failure on the part of EEOC. However, such a characterization is unfair to the New York office and to the agency in general. Furthermore, there is not an acknowledgement in the report that the New Orleans COOP, developed in the format designed by EEOC Headquarters, was not even workable given the scope and magnitude of the fallout resulting from Hurricane Katrina. Indeed, it is clear that all levels of the federal government, not just at EEOC, were ill-prepared for the type of response needed for this crisis. Therefore, the New Orleans field office should not be faulted for not following an unworkable COOP.
Agency's Timeline for Implementation of COOP
EEOC's adoption and implementation of the COOP process began with collecting the information from Headquarters offices beginning in November 2003, followed by the first call for COOPs in early FY 2004, and the request for the compilation of information from EEOC's field offices in April 2, 2004. The request for Succession Plans from field offices was issued in May 2006 by the Chief Operating Officer. Thus, the overall organizational timeline for staff to become aware of COOPs and for field offices to develop proficiency in accurately preparing their COOPs has not been one of long duration.
Limitation of Field-Only Focus on COOP Implementation
We are concerned that by solely limiting the focus of examination of the COOP process to the field offices, a major link in the COOP implementation is missing. To truly assess the agency's COOP activities, there should be full assessment of Headquarters' role, both in providing guidance and in establishing procedures for responding to emergencies. The draft report should have a more balanced presentation including both headquarters and field responsibilities for COOPs.
Testing of COOPs
Another major criticism in the report regarding COOP activity in the field is the lack of testing of the COOPs. At this point in the agency's development of COOP plans, field offices should not be chided for failing to conduct a testing exercise for which they have not been trained nor provided with the information for testing the COOP. While there are some offices that are part of a larger Federal Executive Board local network which may have conducted tests of the region, there has been no coordinated effort by EEOC Headquarters to instruct its field offices on the testing of the COOP.
OFP Use of COOPs and other Documentation for Field Events
The report also notes that the information collected during the 9/11 recovery efforts was not compiled into a single document that could be used as a guide by other field offices during a COOP. While the electronic files could be shared, we would caution against relying on them as a solution for all COOP plans. First, the information is dated. Circumstances in agency technology systems changed between the two events (9/11 and Katrina), with the shift from individual CDS servers with stored information in 2001 and the loss of the server as a result of 9/11 compared to the current Internet-based IMS data system which allowed for the access of all computer records maintained on charges in New Orleans. Now, with the purchase of docking stations for all field office staff with removable laptops and the establishment of VPN access to the EEOC network, technology is changing more. Second, the COOP must be flexible enough to account for different conditions. The loss of all agency paper records in 9/11 was not the situation in Katrina. Similarly, the result from the 9/11 event did not involve the displacement field staff from their homes as was the case with Katrina.
The report does not recognize that there were files maintained by more than one OFP staff (and shared with the OIG in the course of this review) that reflected the actions taken during 9/11. The information was shared with the New Orleans managers after Hurricane Katrina. The critical importance of this documentation is and was for use when the agency had to respond to other field office crises. Having a document sitting in a binder or in an electronic file in New York and New Orleans would not have helped either office since neither office could access paper or electronic records at their office. Headquarters must be flexible enough to develop responses that are specifically tailored to the individual needs created by each event that occurs. In that regard, coordination among headquarters offices to events in field locations is critical. We appreciate the opportunity to comment on the report. If you have any questions about these comments, please contact me or Sharon Bower of my staff at ext. 4841.
cc: Anthony Kaminski
From: PIERRETTE MCINTIRE
To: FRAZIER, GREGORY; GENERAL, INSPECTOR
Date: 2/14/2008 2:19:50 PM
Subject: Re: Draft OIG Report- EEOC Field Office Continuity of Operations
The Office of Information Technology concurs with the draft evaluation.
Pierrette J. McIntire
Acting Chief Information Officer
U. S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
202.663.4447 (voice)
202.663.4451 (fax)
From: ANGELICA IBARGUEN
To: FRAZIER, GREGORY
Date: 2/25/2008 2:10:42 PM
Subject: OIG Report - EEOC field Office Continuity of Operations
I was surprised to read in your report that there was a "lack of an Agency executive identified as a senior accountable official". Jeff Smith has been leading this effort for the EEOC for quite some time. In addition, there was no mention of OHR involvement. We have worked closely with CFO's group in planning and executing at times of disaster. In fact, the actions required in an emergency cannot happen without the involvement of CFO and OHR. There is no need to invent process, since there is a lot of guidance from OPM on this subject.
I don't disagree that more needs to happen to make the COOP plan more viable. Why not recommend that a committee be formed to formalize the process? Having the Field develop their own plans and activities is useless if the CFO and OHR are not involved.
Angélica E. Ibargüen
Chief Human Capital Officer
1801 L Street, NW
Washington, DC 20507
202-663-4324 (fax)


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The Kings can say all they want that they've been down 2-0 in an NHL playoff series before and come back to win, and they're preaching that familiar tune.
But this ain't last year.
A year ago, the Kings rallied from an 0-2 deficit against St. Louis to win four consecutive games and the first-round playoff series.
The Kings were very much in those first two games against the Blues, even though they lost. Every game in that tantalizing series was decided by one goal.
The Kings are a hot mess in this Western Conference quarterfinal series against San Jose. They've fallen behind 2-0 to San Jose but done so in such dreadful fashion that the phrase "Beat L.A." has new meaning. It's not just about victories anymore.
The Kings were obliterated 6-3 in Game 1 and 7-2 in Game 2 at SAP Center. On Sunday, the Kings scored twice in the first period, then allowed seven goals in a row.
The critical difference, however, is the way the Kings lost these first two games against San Jose. They've done nothing right.
When all else has failed before, Jonathan Quick was there as a sturdy goaltender, but even he has buckled as the defense has wilted in front of him.
San Jose has superior speed, and the Kings have been defending odd-man rushes, and unsuccessfully at that. Kings coach Darryl Sutter used an extra defenseman in Game 2, not that it mattered one bit.
"It doesn't matter what the score is, does it?" Sutter said. "You're still down 2-0 in the series. Been there, done that."
The Kings haven't been there and done THIS kind of ugly.
The Kings have allowed 13 goals on 73 shots in two games. Those are debacles. Those are losses from which the Kings might not rebound.
"It's not like there's a death in the family or something," Sutter said.
The Kings' third and fourth lines are a jumbled mess. Sutter said he has tried every combination, but nothing is working.
And how do the Kings get over two clunkers like this?
"Players that have been around a while, you put it behind you right away," center Jarret Stoll said. "We parked it on the flight back. Music is going. Guys are playing soccer. Guys are working out. Our mood is fine. We've got to realize what happened in San Jose, and not let it happen again."
The Kings weren't reeling last year when in this spot. They felt like they could've won and should've won. In Game 1 against St. Louis, Quick went behind the net in overtime and Alex Steen stole the puck and scored. It was a flukey thing.
These two games are uncharacteristic of the Kings, but they're both drubbings.
"It's not great, but at the end of the day it doesn't matter if you lose 7-2 or you lose 3-2 in triple overtime," winger Anze Kopitar said. "It's still a loss. Yes, it stinks. but we've got to come out strong (Tuesday) and get back at it."
That's a problem. Captain Dustin Brown has been relegated down the lines into oblivion and Jeff Carter, Mike Richards and Kopitar have not scored goals in this series.
The only thing the Kings have going for them is they're playing Tuesday at Staples Center. Not that Quick is impressed by home ice.
"I don't know. We'll see," Quick said. "It shouldn't matter where you play."
It matters how you play, and that's where the Kings are in trouble.
Quick, who won the Conn Smythe Trophy in leading the Kings to the 2012 Stanley Cup championship, has played just as uncharacteristic as the rest of his teammates.
Quick wasn't pulled in Game 2, so he was there for every last morbid moment. He said a little something to the Kings as they skated off the ice.
"Nothing different than I say every game," Quick said.
Quick said he has stuck to his same routine, but this is not routine for the Kings.
In leading the Kings to their first Stanley Cup in the organization's history, Quick allowed just 29 goals in 20 games. This is a rag-tag team playing in front of Quick right now, to be sure, but Quick has allowed 13 goals in two games. Numbers don't lie.
This is a physical brand of hockey — of course it is when rebel Raffi Torres is on the other bench — and Kopitar has taken a few more licks in this series.
"Maybe a couple bumps here and there, yeah, extra but nothing crazy," Kopitar said.
This is crazy town.
If the Kings don't get Quick back in top form, a defense that can stop the puck and their stars to score, their season could be over on Thursday.
The Kings must win four of the next five games to win the seven-game series, so even if they win Game 3, there's much work to do. Up and down all of the lines.
Last year, the Kings were in the same spot, down 2-0 in the series to the Blues, but that was so different.
The Kings were very much in both of those games.
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That's the most appealing thing to me out of all of these sets. Always nice to get a new astromech. LEGO has been dishing those out pretty steadily, thankfully.
Diaaabo wrote:It also seems we are getting a new mould for IG's head
It appears to be a 1x1 cone with a 1x1 round brick coming out of it. The round brick either has some optical sensors printed on it or a sticker.


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HBO's "Game of Thrones" has done an amazing job re-creating George R.R. Martin's fantasy world on-screen, but one aspect it hasn't quite captured is the original novels' obsession with food.
Although it's still unclear if the upcoming third season will toss character and plot overboard in order to fully develop the sumptuous menus that Martin describes in print, HBO is making an effort to satisfy fans who would love to eat and drink their way through the Seven Kingdoms with a line of "Game of Thrones" beer.
The first brew, Iron Throne Blonde Ale, will be introduced in conjunction with the third season premiere on March 31.
Brewed by craft beermaker Brewery Ommegang, this beer is said to be created with the "themes, characters and nuances of the series" in mind. Does that mean betrayal, incest, lust and violence? If so, drink responsibly.
Another brew will be introduced in the fall and two more will be introduced with the new season.
The beers are created by brewmaster Phil Leinhart at Brewery Ommegang in Cooperstown, N.Y.
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While the new Charlotte Hounds and Ohio Machine were making big moves to fill their rosters during the Expansion Draft yesterday, the Cannons quietly kept most of their Championship team in tact while adding even more power to the midfield.
With the 11th overall pick in the draft, the Cannons selected
Bill McGlone, left unprotected by Denver. In seven games with the Outlaws last season, McGlone scored nine goals and added eight assists for 17 points on the season. McGlone was drafted by the Baltimore Bayhawks in 2006 after graduating as a three-time All-American from Maryland. After two and half seasons with the Bayhawks, McGlone finished 2008 with the San Francisco Dragons, totally 25 goals and nine assists on the year. The midfielder then spent two years with the Chicago Machine before landing in Denver for the 2011 season.
A phone call to McGlone shortly after the selection proved he's excited to play in Boston, and his new teammates agree.
Paul Rabil tweeted, "Great pick-up in Bill McGlone for the Boston Cannons...always enjoyed playing with him. #Playmaker."
In addition to gaining McGlone, the Cannons were able to hold onto veteran defensemen and team leader
Kyle Sweeney, offensive midfielder
Mike Stone, defensive midfielder
JJ Morrissey, long pole enforcer
Jack Reid and face-off specialist
John Ortolani.
"I am very happy to be back with the Cannons and am looking forward to another great season," said
Stone after the draft. "I think we have a good core group of guys back, and I know we are motivated to repeat."
Of course, the Cannons did not emerge from the draft unscathed. Attackman and Duxbury native
Max Quinzani was selected by Charlotte with the 4th overall pick, before being sent to Long Island in a
blockbuster trade. The Cannons left Quinzani unprotected to honor his request to create the opportunity for him to play closer to NYC, where he lives and works.
Chesapeake used their only pick in the draft to take 2010 MLL Goalie of the Year
Kip Turner. While the Cannons hoped to keep Turner on the roster along with Champ Weekend MVP Jordan Burke, due to the fact that if teams protected two goalies they could only protect a total of 10 players (instead of 12), the Cannons could not protect both. The Cannons will now be looking for a back-up goalie in the upcoming Supplemental or Collegiate Draft.
Another key loss is
Greg Downing, picked up by Denver with the 6th overall pick. A versatile, perennial 11th Man Award nominee, Downing is a hard-working team player the Cannons will miss on the field and in the locker room.
Ohio picked up
Matt Casey from the player pool in the 11th round, and Charlotte selected
Josh Amidon in the 14th. Casey played in nine games for the Cannons in 2011, contributing two assists and five ground balls. Amidon, drafted in the 2011 Collegiate Draft out of Syracuse, did not play MLL last summer.
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In order to get the most out of your conservatory, you need to have the right insulation. Conservatory roof insulation Milton should be done by professionals in order to ensure the structural integrity of your building isn't compromised in the process. Fortunately, we have plenty of experienced professionals in our network standing by ready to complete your project, and finding one is as easy as filling out the form you see below.
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You may have added a conservatory because you wanted an informal place to gather and relax. Even so, it can be difficult to enjoy this addition the way you would like because it is either too hot during the Summer or too cold during the Winter. Heating and cooling this room can also be expensive, since a great deal of air is lost through the roof of the structure. Insulating your Milton conservatory is the answer, making it easier to control the temperature inside so you can use your addition year round.
This project can be performed by adding a polycarbonate material to the outside of your roof. Since it is opaque and aesthetically pleasing, it will blend well with the exterior of your building while also allowing light to penetrate. On the inside, a plastered ceiling will be added to cover up unsightly beams and give the interior the look of a more traditional room. Each project is custom designed to allow for the slope, pitch and shape of that particular conservatory's roof.
Transparent glass conservatory roofs allow light to pour through, much like being outside. In fact, this is one of the perks of having a sunroom; homeowners can enjoy the outdoors without exposing themselves to the elements. Insulating a glass conservatory roof involves adding a ceiling, but contractors can leave skylights behind to allow for sunlight. This is a decision you will need to consider carefully. Remember that adding insulation will make your conservatory more comfortable year-round, but it will influence the amount of sunlight that makes it through.
Insulating a conservatory roof insulation will not affect the usability of your structure - in fact, it will make it more usable than ever before. You will still be able to enjoy a great deal of sunlight coming through the walls, which means you can still use the space as a greenhouse if you would like. You can also elect to leave roof openings to allow more light in. Ultimately, having roof insulation performed reduces the glare of the sun so you can enjoy sitting in your space even during summer afternoons.
Aside from regulating the inside temperature of your Milton conservatory, there are some other advantages of conservatory insulation for you to consider:
Unlike your home, which may contain loose-fill insulation or pink batts between the walls, you'll need different types of insulation in your conservatory to maximize usable space and maintain the gorgeous view. The absolute best option is transparent or translucent polycarbonate material that not only insulates, but also blocks UV rays that can fade your furniture or give you a sunburn. You can also find new window films that are designed to either absorb or reflect heat, thus making your sunroom far more comfortable in every season.
These days, window manufacturers have several options available to those who own conservatories. Many of these double- or triple-pane windows are filled with gas, such as argon, which can act as an insulator. These windows can keep your conservatory more comfortable, but they cannot provide as much insulation as a plastered, insulated ceiling. That's because an insulated ceiling will stop sunlight as well as heat, keeping your conservatory cooler during the warmer months.
Average Milton conservatory roof insulation costs depend on a number of factors, and a few of them include:
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Conservatory roofs are usually constructed from either glass or polycarbonate. This means that when the time comes to install insulation on these structures, the job is best left to a qualified and experienced roofing installer. This will ensure that the insulation is correctly installed and that no part of your fragile roof is damaged during the process. Once you have had insulation installed on your conservatory roofing, you will be able to enjoy spending time in there all year round – regardless of how cold or wet it may get during the winter months.
Conservatories are designed to allow you to enjoy the outdoors without actually having to step out your door. By insulating, you can enjoy it year round, while reducing your overall energy costs. Paired with double paned windows, you can make your conservatory energy efficient.
This will depend on the overall size of your conservatory. On the high end, you can expect costs of around £1500. This can be partially mitigated by installing the insulation yourself, but it may or may not be an easy do-it-yourself job.
The most common type of insulation is a product known as SuperQuilt, which consists of 19 different layers of foam, foil sheeting, and wadding. Ceiling tiles or plasterboard is normally placed over top of this.
Yes, it is. These days, there are various options available that will not only allow you to still enjoy spending time in the sun all year round; they will help reduce your energy bills substantially as well.
Whether you'll be able to use your room year-round, even with the right amount and type of insulation, depends primarily on your climate. However, with the addition of a portable air conditioner or heater, you will certainly get more use out if it than ever before. The insulation will help trap the heated or cooled air, thereby extending your conservatory's usefulness.
When you insulate your conservatory, and add a ceiling instead of glass or transparent plastic panels, you will reduce the amount of sunlight. However, the insulation will keep heat inside the room, which will allow it to stay warmer in the Winter and cooler in the Summer.
This is not recommended, as it requires specialist skills to ensure that no damage occurs while the insulation is being installed. Instead, it is best to use our form so that we can refer a reliable roofing company to you.
The amount of time required to install insulation will depend on the type of roof it has, the type of insulation that is being installed and the size of the roof it is being installed on.
When it comes to comparing prices, the quality of a contractor's work should be considered. Some companies will cut corners when it comes to quality in order to provide a lower estimate, with the result being that repairs could be needed a short time later. The professionals in our network are pre-screened for the quality of their workmanship, so you can be confident the type of work you will receive is top-notch.
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Looking to use your Milton conservatory for more of the year? You're not alone. Here are just a small selection of the insulation quote requests we receive daily here at Trusted Roofing.
|24 Oct
|Cold Conservatory
|Our conservatory is extremely cold during the winter months; therefore we have decided to have roof insulation installed. Please provide us with a quote for materials and service.
|24 Oct
|Foil Reflective Insulation
|I have an L shaped conservatory 3.3M * 5.1M at the widest point and a total of 15 square metres. I am looking for foil reflective insulation with internal plastic cladding. I am an electrician and I will remove and replace the lights myself
|24 Oct
|Roof Tiles
|Want a quote for my 10ft x 8ft sunroom to have roof tiles and insulation on it's pitched roof. Would also like the low brick walls to be properly insulated too
|24 Oct
|Pitched Roof
|Quote for our conservatory roof to be insulated. Approx dimensions of 12ft x 8ft with standard pitched roof for size.
|24 Oct
|Too Hot In Summer
|Looking to insulate my glass roof to enable me to use it throughout the year instead of just spring and autumn. At the moment it is too hot in summer and too cold in winter
|23 Oct
|Keep Roof On
|For a small conservatory : roof insulation which does not include taking the roof off
|23 Oct
|Lean To
|I have a small lean to roof and I would like it insulated and tiled please.
|23 Oct
|Glass Ceiling
|We need to be warmer in the winter and cooler in the summer (the old story). We have a large glass ceiling conservatory with lots of lead flashing and two remote controlled opening roof windows. We are open to all solutions - but much warmer in the winter is a priority!
|23 Oct
|Energy Efficiency
|Our conservatory has a solid roof and we have been advised to consider insulating it as part of a drive to increase the energy-efficiency of our home.
|23 Oct
|Quote Needed
|Our conservatory is extremely cold during the winter months; therefore we have decided to have roof insulation installed. Please provide us with a quote for materials and service.
|Information Wanted
|Our sunroom is unpleasantly cold during the Winter months, which means that we aren't able to spend as much time in there as we would like to. Would you be able to provide us with an expert opinion about insulating its roof, and an estimate of the cost to do so?
|Advice & Costs
|We have a conservatory that spends most of the year unused due to the temperature inside and wondered if getting it insulated would enable us to utilise it more. Please get in touch with advice and costs for this type of project.
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