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A local sports bar, The Fox, that I used to hangout at for going on 3 decades has now closed shop indefinitely. It sucks but that's how shit goes because I seen the writing on the wall before the news got announced. Business already sucked in this place and the only thing remotely even holding this place together was the poker degens that would frequent this pool hall and sports bar. This place depended heavily on the football crowd to help their revenues and knowing how there are many people boycotting the NFL in a Republican state, I'm not surprised they would fail. Local poker is now on the back burner as far as being able to play with people in person and meeting new people.
The stupid fucking guy who ran the poker operation didn't help things out when he cut the field of players eligible for the money tournament by 33%, what an idiot! What a way to drive business off. This was the bar in which I had my last poker blow-up and told another poker player to go and fuck himself! No more local fun for now.
On another note I lost my #1 neighborhood hangout for chillin, indefinitely. This 62 year old lady that I've known for a few years turned on me before 2017 ended and the witch tried to get me arrested. On the evening of December 19th we got into a big argument over how to make tea. I went Chef Ramsay on this old bat and she lost her goddamn mind when I called her a stupid woman in her own home. She kicked me out and mentioned that she was going to call the cops when I left her house but I didn't really believe her.
About 30 minutes had passed and then I seen flash lights outside my door, I knew it was the cops. I knew I had to put on a good poker face for the cops and had to have a calm demeanor while I looked like a total degen or I was probably going to jail. This witch actually called the fucking cops on me! I was pissed off to learn of her total betrayal and backstabbing ways!
This bitch tried to pull the young guy hit an old lady jedi mind trick card with the cops. She also told the cops that I had herb on a plate that belonged to me which I was trying to retrieve before she flipped it into the air. When the cops mentioned that to me, I responded by saying everything in her house belongs to her officer. I also had to explain to them that I would never hit an old lady and that she was lying. The cops bought my story and then served me with a No Tresspass on her property via her, I kindly returned the favor of a No Tresspass on her and that is when the cops discovered that she had 2 warrants on her when they ran her name. They arrested her instead of me. This bitch tried to get me arrested on some Trumped up charges which were outright lies and it totally backfired on her in ways that she could never imagine! I wish I could have seen the look on her face the moment the cuffs were getting put on her. She's been gone since the 19th of Dec and she is still in jail! The Dumb Bitch called the cops on herself! She tried to make trouble and I put it right back on her with a candle up her ass! It probably didn't help to make her look innocent that she has a sign outsider her front door that reads: "Danger Many Illegal Activities in This Household." It was wonderful to know that she spent Christmas, New Years Eve, & New Years Day in jail where she belongs. She was a lousy gin rummy player and I would constantly get on her ass for taking to long to make a decision. It kinda sucks that this happened because I had practiced playing cards in her house for years but I'll find another hangout.


text: Often grouped with similarly influential names such as Cristian Vogel and former labelmates the Black Dog, Luke Slater is generally credited with helping to create a U.K. techno tradition with a strong Detroit foundation. Slater's work is probably the more straight-ahead of the three (although he's released works ranging from tough, banging techno to lush, beatless ambient) and tends to build on the Steel City's ruddy, muscular frame rather than simply repeating it. He has recorded under names such as Morganistic, Clementine, Planetary Assault Systems, and Luke Slater's 7th Plain, and quite often in collaboration with Alan Sage. Slater got his start in music in the late '80s at the Mi Price record store in Croydon (just south of London), working alongside Colin Dale and collaborator-to-be Sage. He soon set up his own shop -- Jelly Jam Records -- in Brighton, and from there began releasing original tracks under a slew of different monikers. His debut came in 1989 in the form of "Momentary Vision," released on white label under the name Translucent. Arriving at the height of techno's rediscovery of the breakbeat, the track's hard funk and stripped-down Detroit bristle, like the work of colleagues B12 and Kirk Degiorgio, announced a new, historically rooted direction in U.K. techno. Though silent for two years after "Momentary Vision"'s success, a flood of Slater material began appearing in 1991, including 12"s and full-lengths for his own Jelly Jam label, as well as Dutch label Djax-Up-Beats, Irdial, and especially Peacefrog, including nearly a dozen singles under his own name (the X-Tront trilogy) and as Planetary Assault Systems (the Planetary Funk series). Some of Slater's most well-known releases to date appeared on the renowned GPR label (with Alan Sage and under the names Morganistic and Luke Slater's 7th Plain) and tend to combine an ambient or experimental/textural approach with a more minimal rhythmic framework. Slater jumped back to Peacefrog in 1996, as GPR's continuing organizational problems slowed their release schedule to a halt, releasing his full-length Planetary Assault Systems debut in 1997. He ascended to the majors via a contract with NovaMute that resulted in 1997's Freek Funk; Wireless followed two years later. His first volume of the mix series Fear and Loathing appeared in 2001 on the React label. Alright on Top from 2002 was an "album of songs" with vocals from Ricky Barrows and others featured on every track. The second volume of Fear and Loathing appeared in late 2004. He formed his own Mote-Evolver label in 2006, debuting his L.B. Dub Corp alias and reactivating Planetary Assault Systems, in addition to releasing records by producers like Savas Pascalidis and Cari Lekebusch. He put together the 32nd volume of the Fabric DJ-mix series in early 2007. Much of his subsequent work was produced as Planetary Assault Systems, with full-lengths Temporary Suspension (2009) and The Messenger (2011) appearing on Ostgut Ton. The label also released L.B. Dub Corp's full-length debut, Unknown Origin (2013), as well as Planetary Assault Systems' Arc Angel (2016). ~ Sean Cooper

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MapMap of the country between Richmond and Petersburg Shows fortifications and landowners. Relief shown by hachures. Available also through the Library of Congress Web site as a raster image. Acquisitions control no. 99-39 CW3
- Contributor: Penfield, Henry L. - Gilmer, Jeremy Francis
- Date: 1864
MapA topographical map of the city of Richmond and vicinity : from official data
Richmond and thirty miles around it Relief shown by hachures. Shows fortifications and names of some residents. From newspaper: New-York daily tribune, Tuesday, April 4, 1865--with supplement, p. 8. Includes text. Text on verso. Copy Imperfect: Four minor tears along top edges and 2 minor tears along lower-left margin. Available also through the Library of Congress Web site as a raster image. Acquisitions control no.: 91-50 CW3
- Contributor: Colton, G. Woolworth (George Woolworth) - Colton, G. Woolworth
- Date: 1865
MapRegion embraced in the operations of the armies against Richmond and Petersburg Shows fortifications, troop movement routes of Confederate and Union forces, and names of some residents. Relief shown by hachures. Printed on 2 sheets of paper pasted together. Transferred from the Joseph Warren Keifer Papers in the Manuscript Division, L.C. "Authorities. North of James & Appomattox from photograph map captured from the enemy and surveys of Maj. P.S. Michie, Corps of Engineers. South of Do....
- Contributor: Michie, Peter Smith - United States. Army. Corps of Engineers - Michler, N. (Nathaniel)
- Date: 1865


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How would you spend your extra time off this weekend if money was no object? If The Most Interesting Man In The World needed a break from counseling the Dalai Lama or whatever he does, this might fit the bill.
Believe it or not, there are several European spas/breweries that will help you wash away stress in a bath of beer. Starkenberg brewery in Tarrenz, Austria even goes so far as to fill up an entire pool with barrels of its own Pilsner. The experience will set you back around $200, but you could always save a little money and drink junk-steeped suds at home by filling up your bathtub with Miller Lite. [Starkenberger and NYT]
If you really want to get away over the Labor Day weekend, Aerion is the only private jet that will get you there at supersonic speeds. The only problem is that you will have to make reservations for Labor Day 2014—and have pockets deep enough to foot the $80 million bill. [Link]
Why travel when you have a $6 million theater right in your own home? Apparently that's what Jeremy Kipnis was thinking when he built this ridiculous setup complete with 8.8 channels of surround sound, 16 subwoofers and video resolution four times better than 1080p. Seats three. [Kipnis via Link]
Spending your extended weekend playing video games is one thing, but spending it playing around in a homemade 747 flight simulator is quite another. Flight enthusiast Matthew Sheil was able to build a sim that rivals a $40 million training version for "only" $200,000. [Link]
If clubbing is your thing, you might want to swing by this 200-square-foot discotheque, located in somebody's house. At the push of a button, users can open a hatch in the ceiling that contains a disco lighting and JBL speaker system. The remote also controls that 15,000-gallon aquarium, filled with catches from the Atlantic Coast. [Electronic House]
Why go to the waterpark and wait in line with all those punk kids? For the show Prototype This on the Discovery Channel, a team of engineers built a waterslide simulator that rotates and tilts to mimic the twists and turns of the real thing. Not only might you be able to fit one of these in your own backyard, the ride is much longer than the real thing. Only downside? No splashdown. [Discovery]
I can pretty much guarantee that Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich is going to have a great long weekend, thanks to his $350 million mega-yacht. In addition to the pools, restaurants and theaters you might expect, Abramovich's yacht also features a missile defense system, underwater submarine entrance and two heli-pads. I'll be thinking about this over my weekend as I sit outside in a frog-shaped kiddie pool with a six pack. [Link]
Dwindling natural resources? F*ck that! I want to be traveling in style aboard a cruise ship on wheels, otherwise known as the Vario Perfect Platinum RV. Needless to say, the inside is pure luxury and entertainment, everything but the hydraulic-operated car garage, that is. [Vario via Born Rich]
Chris Rokos, a 36-year-old hedge-fund tycoon is spending nearly $62 million to turn a run-down, 17,000-sq-ft hotel into his own private resort. It will have everything from a cinema to a climbing wall—but the most amazing feature is going to be the 16-foot-deep diving pool in the basement. Pool party at Chris' house! [Daily Mail]
Staying in a luxury hotel is great, but if you want more than just room service you stay at the Winvian in Connecticut. It takes themed rooms to the extreme: There's a treehouse cottage up in a tree, a beaver lodge with a real dam, a golf cottage with "undulating floors" for putting, a music room that features "playable" architecture. The helicopter room has an actual Coast Guard chopper. [Winvian Image via Boston]


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June 28, 1920 - March 15, 2013
New Windsor, NY - Formerly of Cornwall-on-Hudson, NY
Lee Allison of New Windsor, formerly of Cornwall-on-Hudson, entered into eternal rest on Friday, March 15, 2013 at Campbell Hall Rehabilitation Center, with her family at her bedside. She was 92 and had battled Alzheimer's for the past six years.
The daughter of Charles and Mary Graziani, she was born on June 28, 1920 in the Bronx, NY.
Lee is survived by her son, Frank and his wife, Nancy; granddaughters: Alaina and Carissa and her husband, Andreas Radermacher and their children


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Chinese Mobile Developer CYIT Chooses Java Technology-Enabled ARM9E Family Processor For 3G Demand
ARM926EJ processor licensed for high performance capabilities in TD-SCDMA chips
CAMBRIDGE, UK - Dec. 9, 2004 - ARM [(LSE: ARM); (Nasdaq: ARMHY)] today announced that Chongqing Chongyou Information Technology Co., Ltd (CYIT), a major developer of 3G mobile handsets and chips in China, has licensed the ARM926EJ™ processor. Through the ARM® Foundry Program, CYIT will adopt the processor to develop chips designed specifically for the domestic 3G standard, TD-SCDMA, which is quickly gaining momentum in China.
CYIT was the first in the world company to demonstrate a TD-SCDMA-based mobile phone prototype, in June 2003. By licensing the ARM9E™ family processor, CYIT anticipates developing its commercial TD-SCDMA mobile phone chipset by Q3 2005. The processor will provide the high performance, small size and low-power consumption features demanded by a 3G environment. CYIT will also utilize the ARM926EJ processor's DSP extensions to enhance overall performance and support for ARM® Jazelle® technology - a Java acceleration technology that provides an efficient way to integrate and migrate Java applications on mobile devices quickly, easily and at a low cost. Such applications will play a key role in providing multimedia-rich services to China's mobile users.
"CYIT is committed to progressing China's 3G mobile industry. Working with ARM brings us a good opportunity to enhance our core competitive advantages by leveraging ARM's processor strengths. The high performance provided by the ARM926EJ processor now forms a key part of our future product roadmap," said Neng Nie, director, CYIT. "We also believe the comprehensive support ARM has from across the entire industry will enable us to reduce our development time-to-market."
"The ARM architecture is at the heart of the wireless market, connecting people and providing access to information and entertainment. ARM has long been recognized as the ideal choice for mobile handset chips in both the GSM and CDMA markets," said Jun Tan, president, ARM China. "Previously, a slow development of TD-SCDMA-based products threatened to create a bottleneck in China's uptake of 3G, when the standard is expected to become commercialized mid-2005. We welcome CYIT's initiative to develop chips designed specifically for the domestic 3G standard, TD-SCDMA which removes this barrier."
This new licensing announcement comes at a time when the Chinese mobile industry is preparing itself for the commercialization of the TD-SCDMA standard, expected to be launched mid-year, 2005. TD-SCDMA was one of three CDMA-based 3G standards authorized by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), along with CDMA2000 and WCDMA. The 3rd Generation Partnership Project (3GPP) also adopted TD-SCDMA as a commercial standard for operators and mobile manufacturers in March 2001. Of the available 3G standards, TD-SCDMA is the only one to have developed out of China and has received the strongest recognition from the Chinese government. This standard is receiving comprehensive support from many leading global and Chinese mobile device manufacturers and participants in the 3G value-chain.
About ARM
ARM designs the technology that lies at the heart of advanced digital products, from wireless, networking and consumer entertainment solutions to imaging, automotive, security and storage devices. ARM's 16/32-bit RISC microprocessors, data engines, peripherals, software and tools, combined with the company's broad Partner community, provide a total system solution that offers a fast, reliable path to market for leading electronics companies. More information on ARM is available at http://www.arm.com
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Pascal Tessier, 16, center left, a Scout, and his brother Lucien Tessier, 20, who had earned the rank of Eagle Scout, pose for a portrait with their parents, Oliver Tessier, left, and Tracie Felker, at their home in Kensington, Maryland, on Monday. The two Tessier boys enjoyed Cub Scouts, progressed to Boy Scouts, and continued to thrive there even as many in their troop became aware that each boy was gay.
Published at 4:45 a.m. ET: Special prayers have been urged, petitions handed in, phone calls placed and pleas for a delay made, all over a decision on an issue that has rocked one of America's most popular youth organizations: whether or not gays can join the Boy Scouts.
A decision by national Scout leaders is expected Wednesday. Some fear an unwanted new era, while others are welcoming what they believe is an overdue change that comes amid other recent gains for the LGBT rights movement nationwide.
President Barack Obama has twice weighed in on the issue, earlier this week affirming his support for including gays in the Boy Scouts of America, while former Republican presidential candidate Rick Santorum has called for an end to what he labelled the "war on Scouts."
"The Boy Scouts are a fundamental part of this nation's moral bedrock and they are one of our great cultural institutions. We have trusted them to grow and develop our young men for over a century," Zach Wahls, an Eagle Scout and son of a lesbian couple campaigning for gays to be included, said Tuesday. "They're a big deal, and that is why this proposed change is so critically important."
Advocates on both sides of the issue have stepped up their campaigns ahead of the BSA's final decision: They've encouraged their backers to make their voices heard through a phone-in and email deluge. A conservative group, the Family Research Council, said that it and 41 other groups ran a newspaper ad on Monday asking the BSA not to change the policy, and some conservative religious groups have urged their supporters to join in prayer to ask the board not to accept gays.
Related: 'Gravely distressed': Religion looms large over Boy Scouts decision on gays
John Makely / NBC News file
Ryan Andresen had recently completed the requirements to earning his Eagle Scout award, including his final project of building a "tolerance wall" for victims of bullying like himself, but his Scoutmaster would not sign off on honoring him with the Boy Scouts' highest ranking because he is gay, his mother said. Here, Ryan holds an Eagle Scout pin that was sent to him from a supporter.
A coalition of Boy Scouts councils representing some 540,000 youth -- or 20 percent of the organization's 2.6 million active Scouts -- asked the national organization on Monday to delay a decision on ending the controversial policy, saying it was concerned "about the pace at which such actions are being taken," according to a statement posted on the website of the Utah-based Great Salt Lake Council.
Roger "Sing" Oldham, spokesman for the conservative Southern Baptist Convention Executive Committee, said the outpouring of feedback on the issue came as no surprise to him since his group felt the BSA had not allowed opponents of the change to weigh in on the proposal, which was announced just a little more than one week ago and was being reviewed by national leaders.
Oldham said he had spoken with some troop leaders, pastors and parents who have expressed concern about the way forward if gays are allowed, particularly those units that will try to maintain the ban locally as would be permitted under the proposal. For more than two-thirds of Scouting groups affiliated with religious bodies, faith plays a large role in the private youth organization.
"When local chapters begin realizing the financial liability that they face if they exercise the local option then … they're going to have to say we either fall into step or we have just to end the relationship," he said. "There'll be attrition over time and, you know, the Scouts will have permanently altered the face of who they are into the future."
'Feeling of shame'
Some have said they will even leave the organization over the issue.
Angela Russell, who has an 11-year-old in the Boy Scouts and a 9-year-old in the Cub Scouts, said that if the BSA allows gays, particularly as leaders, they would be "breaking their own highly held codes to be 'morally straight' and to commit to such principles via oaths and promises."
If the ban is lifted, "I must remove my boys from this program. My heart truly aches to think of it," Russell, of Auburn, Wash., wrote in a letter she emailed to NBC News. "However, to leave them in a program that goes against its own teachings would be worse."
But another mother, of a Boy Scout and two Cub Scouts, said she had "been torn for years" over the policy since her own mother is a lesbian and allowing gays would be a relief.
"I am very happy about the things my children have learned and the tools they have been given from the program," Gina Beaudry, 37, of Raleigh, N.C., who will be the Cub Scoutmaster for her sons pack this year, wrote in an email to NBC News.
"To have this ban lifted would take away some of the feeling of shame I feel for the organization that has been so beneficial to my children. I would hate to see any child or parent not feel like they were welcome in the program."
Related: After years of heartache, gay Scouts and supporters react warily over proposal to lift ban
The proposed policy change comes just seven months after the BSA said it was sticking with its ban following a confidential two-year review.
That review was announced months after Jennifer Tyrrell was dismissed from her post as leader of her son's Tiger Cubs den because she is a lesbian, and a few months before California teen Ryan Andresen was denied his Eagle award because he is gay.
Both cases made national headlines, roiling the private youth organization. Some critics pointed to declining membership numbers as a sign that families were being turned off over the issue. The controversy also prompted a few hundred Eagle Scouts to turn in their hard-earned regalia in protest of the ban, which the U.S. Supreme Court upheld in 2000.
Wahls believes the Boy Scouts will lift the exclusion of gays and rejects the idea it will cause any "mass exodus."
"We don't think that that's going to be a problem at all and think that this move will definitely bolster Scouting for future generations," he said, later adding, "Our generation has embraced LGBT rights, and like all things, Scouting should not be playing catch up, it should be blazing the trail."
Gay teen denied Eagle Scout: 'Change is happening' over Boy Scouts anti-gay policy
Eagle Scouts return badges to protest policy banning gays
Boy Scouts: We're keeping policy banning gays
If you are a current or former member of the Boy Scouts and would like to share your thoughts on how your troop, pack or council is handling the possibility of a change in the membership policy, you can email the reporter at email@example.com. We may use some comments for a follow-up story, so please specify if your remarks can be used and provide your name, hometown, age, Boy Scout affiliation and a phone number.


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Celtek is stoked to announce the latest addition to its world-class pro team, Cheryl Maas. The first girl to earn a spot on the Celtek roster, her sick style and undeniable talent fits right in with the Celtek Clan.
Cheryl's been killin' it lately, getting 2nd at the Roxy Chicken Jam in Austria and being crowned the women's world champion of the Ticket To Ride tour in 2006. She's been bringing in top finishes left and right, stoking out her other sponsors, Volcom, Electric and Nixon. Cheryl's definitely a standout among the top female pro snowboarders and Celtek is looking forward to seeing what the rest of the 2007 season brings for her.
The Celtek team is made up of a wide range of talented pro's, including Bjorn Leines, Erik Leines, JJ Thomas, Mikey LeBlanc, Justin Bennee, Aaron Biittner, Devun Walsh, Dan Brisse, Zac Marben, Forrest Shearer, Chris Brown, Stevie Bell, Mark Edlund, Eero Niemela and Cheryl Maas.
Look for more updates and info about Cheryl at www.celteksnow.com


text: New York Giant Andre Brown celebrated signing his restricted free-agent tender with the team by donning a big blue Smurf head. Brown was at Day & Night at Highline Ballroom on Saturday with teammates Spencer Paysinger, Henry Hynoski and Adrian Tracy, where we're told he asked to borrow a dancer's oversize Smurf head. "Andre wore it proudly and was dancing around in it," says a spy. The players also entertained ladies who were "passing their numbers, written on paper napkins."


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The Bison-tennial: Kay Slaughter leads explorer mania
The bicentennial of Meriwether Lewis and William Clark's epic journey looms. Like so many others, Kay Slaughter has succumbed to the charms of the dynamic duo.
Who's her favorite, Lewis or Clark?
"I'm very interested in Clark," she says. "There's less written about him." And indeed, the book that got her hooked on the early 19th-century scouts, Stephen Ambrose's Undaunted Courage, focused on Lewis, Albemarle County's best-known explorer.
Ambrose's book moved Slaughter to embark on a difficult journey of her own: raising multi-millions for a hands-on, interactive 25,000-square-foot Lewis and Clark Exploratory Center as a way to celebrate the adventures of the peripatetic pair year-round, not just once every century.
Slaughter, a senior attorney with the Southern Environmental Law Center, obviously likes challenges. She started law school at age 43 after raising children, a career in education, and working as a reporter. She joined SELC in its infancy in 1986. "I wanted to do something in the public interest– I didn't want to be a corporate lawyer," she says.
Her current favorite SELC project is fighting Newport News' plans to build the King William Reservoir, which would destroy wetlands and Native American grounds. "The Indians have become the spiritual voice about the intrinsic value of the land," she says.
Slaughter knows, of course, that the whole reason Jefferson backed the Lewis and Clark expedition was to exploit the land. Maybe that's why girl guide Sacagawea and African-American York are her favorite characters on the journey.
The former mayor wants to clear up one misperception people have when they note she's not in politics any more. "I think of life as it unfolds as very political in your job or any group, whether the church or Chamber of Commerce," she explains. "I don't hold political office, but I'm still very political."
And if politics is essential to getting the Lewis and Clark center built, well, the explorers have a player on their side.
Age: 63
What brought you here? The first time, my parents brought me when I was an infant; the second time, when I went to UVA Law School.
What's worst about living here? The sprawl on 29 north.
Favorite hangout? Escafé
Most overrated virtue? "Family values" as expressed by the current batch of politicians
What would people be surprised to know about you? I'm an introvert.
If you could change one thing about yourself, what would it be? I'd be less opinionated.
What accomplishment are you proudest of? Helping to get a law passed to allow citizens the right to appeal water and air pollution permits. Also graduating from law school at age 46.
What do people find most annoying about you? I'm opinionated.
Whom do you admire? Sacagawea and the late and great Emily Couric
Favorite book? The Hairstons because it combines history with all the elements of a good novel character, development, plot, and suspense. And great writing.
What subject causes you to rant? People who call affirmative action "racial preference," and recently, Trent Lott.
What thrills you about life in the 21st century? I love the ability to communicate and get information quickly through the Internet.
What creeps you out about life in the 21st century? Loss of our historic and natural landscapes, and general environmental degradation.
What do you drive? Mazda Protégé
What's in your car CD player right now? Standing in the Shadow of Motown
What's your next journey? Somewhere west: San Francisco or Lemhi Pass on the Lewis and Clark Trail
What's the most trouble you've ever gotten in? Running against George Allen in a special election
What do you regret? Not becoming an actor, my childhood dream
Favorite comfort food? "Skinny Cows." They're low-fat ice cream bars.
What's always in your refrigerator? Skinny Cows
Must-see TV? West Wing and The Forsythe Saga when it's on
Favorite cartoon? Doonesbury, of course
Describe a perfect day. Sunrise in Ocracoke, late breakfast of eggs and fish roe, kayaking on the Pamlico Sound, nap, reading and dozing, a walk on the beach, watching the sunset, followed by a fabulous meal, music or dancing, and a little romance.
Walter Mitty fantasy? Being a trapeze artist
Who'd play you in the movie? Susan Sarandon
Most embarrassing moment? If I told you, this would be my most embarrassing moment.
Best advice you ever got? Not advice, but therapy by the incomparable Linda Hunt
Favorite bumper sticker? "Jefferson was a Democrat"


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While he won't come out and say that he is going to challenge longtime Congressman Ed Towns in 2012, it hasn't gone unnoticed that the exploratory committee Assemblyman Hakeem Jeffries set up to look into a potential run for Congress has transformed into a full-blown "Jeffries for Congress" fundraising machine. And we do mean machine!
In the last quarter, Jeffries reported raising approximately $173,000, which certainly isn't chump change, especially when you compare those figures to his potential opponent.
For the same time period, Towns reported raising about $69,000, which he adds to the $53,000 that he already hand in his account. But with expenses topping $100,000, published reports state that Towns really only has approximately $11,000 in his account right now to mount a campaign.
Those fundraising numbers alone should make Towns a little bit worried about his 28-year stint in Congress coming to an end. Not only is Jeffries crushing him when it comes to money, Jeffries is a well-liked politician, who manages to not only get along well with Brooklyn Democratic boss - fellow assemblyman Vito Lopez - but has a good relationship with the younger, progressive upstarts that have been infiltrating the party in recent years. A difficult fence to straddle, indeed.
Towns has said that he will run for re-election regardless of who is running against him or how much money he has to spend on a campaign. In addition to Jeffries possibly running, Councilman Charles Barron is also reportedly considering a challenge. Barron lost a similar bid for the seat in 2006.
We're not ones for making predictions unless they're wildly off-base, but we would put the smart money - all $173,000 of it! - on Jeffries to run and give Towns quite a challenge.
Incidentally, Towns political cache in the borough has taken a hit as of late. This past summer, his daughter Deidra came in third in a three-way election for the Assembly, a rare feat in Brooklyn, a political world known for its nepotism. Shocking as well, considering the seat belonged to his son Darryl, who vacated it to join the Cuomo administration. Oh yeah, did we mention that Darryl pled guilt to a D,U.I. Charge last month?
Jeffries could kowtow to the elder Towns, and at least wait for 2014 to make a run, allowing Towns a few years to either decide he wants a political fight every two years or would rather just leave on his own terms. But we think that Jeffries has to strike while his hand is hot. It doesn't take much for political popularity to take a quick nosedive in this city.


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We have been engraving the backside of our plates with a QR Code and part number, so to improve readability and aesthetics we have been exploring ways to paint the plates.There are two points to cover
- Method of Application
- Paint used in Application.
This picture, however, illustrates a flaw in the application using this method:
|Paint applied and transfer tape removed after drying
|Successful Application
It also turns out that as long as the applier takes great care, similar results can be achieved without the use of transfer tape. One simply fills the engraved sections with paint and removes excess from the surface with a cloth moistened with acetone or paint thinner. The results of which are seen below.
|Successful Application without Transfer Tape
However, looking at this image, one could say that the green isn't sufficient as some MDF can be seen through it. Perhaps we should look into using something as a base paint and then adding a coat of the intended color, much like priming a wall. Well we did test that and the results were not satisfactory.
|Painted with White base layer and Green top coat
Why not do the same thing for the topside of the TurtleBot's top plate? Engraved text and images can replace stickers as means of identification and aesthetics.
This is a sticker that we currently have in use:
Companies have logos. Most agree, putting your logo on a product amounts to free advertising. Advertising is so pervasive in our culture products look strange without them. So far, the TurtleBot has only been branded with a simple stickers. We have been looking at sticker manufacturers that could produce die cut stickers with fine line and details.Overall, this idea means we now have a cost effective means of producing high quality labels and logos for prototypes and low volume production runs. In the future, we would like to explore efficient methods of multiple color applications in addition to expanding application methods themselves such as spray painting. Part of that process includes finding solutions for achieving a satisfactory fill.
While the sticker is of good build quality, it does not entirely meet desired specifications. We wanted a sticker that felt like part of the product; cosmetically, we wanted to achieve finer line width on the lettering and "power heart."
While the sticker is of good build quality, it does not entirely meet desired specifications. We wanted a sticker that felt like part of the product; cosmetically, we wanted to achieve finer line width on the lettering and "power heart."


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*Chivas USA (7-13-4) at Philadelphia Union (6-12-6) at 1 p.m. Telefutura.
Here's a golden chance for Chivas USA to record a road win against an MLS team with an even worse record than they have, but the team boasted just one shot on goal in its last outing – a dismal 2-0 home loss to Kansas City – and that came in second half stoppage time.
Even worse:The Union is rested while Chivas USA is banged up with some of its most influential players battling injuries including top scorer Justin Braun (nine goals), playmaker Giancarlo Maldonado and rookie Blair Gavin.
A game preview is here
*In college action Friday:
After playing against a big crowd in San Luis Obispo in their last game, the UCLA men (4-2-1) did so again in Santa Barbara where the second largest crowd ever to watch a regular season NCAA game – a Harder Stadium record 15,896 – saw UC Santa Barbara win, 2-0. The UCLA women (6-2-1) beat visiting San Diego 2-0.
USC (6-1-2) extended its win streak to five in beating Gonzaga 2-1 in a come from behind win in Spokane.
Pepperdine (6-3-1) shutout Cal Poly in a 1-0 win in Malibu.
The Cal State Northridge men (0-6-1) remained winless on the season, losing 2-1 in overtime to San Francisco Dons.
Long Beach State (7-3-1) beat Arizona State, 1-0, at George Allen Field.
Freshman Tawni Martino had a goal and an assist – her sixth goal in nine games – as the LMU women (7-2-0) won their third straight in a shutout, 2-0 over Arizona.


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Carnosine and N-Acetylcarnosine Eye Drops
New Hope for Cataracts
Ward Dean, MD
Cataracts are the leading cause of blindness, accounting for about 42 percent of all cases of blindness worldwide (affecting about 17 million people). Twenty-eight thousand new cases are reported everyday. About 20 percent of all people over 60 have at least the beginning of a cataract in one or both eyes, and that figure rises to 80 percent for people over 75.
The most common type of cataract * a nuclear cataract * is characterized by a cloudy haze inside the lens (Fig. 1). This haze is the physical manifestation of a random clumping together of the once beautifully ordered arrangement of lens proteins called crystallins. As the cataract develops in size and density, it reduces the amount of light that passes through the lens and scatters the light that does get through. Thus, instead of all the light rays being focused precisely to a point on the retina, forming a sharp, clear image of what we are seeing, many of the rays are spread out across the retina, forming a fuzzy image. Colors may be dulled or distorted, and there may be an annoying halo of light around bright objects, causing a glare effect.
Causes of Cataracts
Causes of cataracts include cumulative ultraviolet radiation damage from sun exposure, heredity, poor nutrition, smoking, high blood pressure, kidney disease, diabetes, and the long-term use of corticosteroids (the last two are major risk factors for cataracts). Oxidative free radicals produced by the above-listed causes are thought to damage vital biomolecules, including lipids and proteins, resulting in the clumping together of these proteins. The antidote to free radicals, of course, is antioxidants, such as glutathione, lipoic acid, and vitamins C and E. Consequently, many scientists believe that abundant consumption of antioxidants may delay the onset of cataracts.
Nutrients for Vision
Good nutrition is a key element of effective prevention for most age-related diseases, and cataracts are no exception. A number of nutrients can benefit our eyes, and may help prevent diseases such as cataracts, glaucoma, and macular degeneration. These nutrients include the tripeptide glutathione (the most abundant and important antioxidant in the human body, critical for protecting the lens from free radical damage); vitamins A and C; vitamin E and some of the B vitamins; various bioflavonoids (especially quercetin and hesperidin) and carotenoids (especially lutein and zeaxanthin); the amino acids taurine, N-acetylcysteine (a precursor of glutathione), and acetyl L-carnitine; the hormone melatonin; the alkaloid vinpocetine; the herbs bilberry, ginkgo, and garlic; the minerals zinc and selenium; and, last but certainly not least, the saturated fatty acid, lipoic acid (the antioxidants antioxidant), which plays a central role in maintaining the bodys antioxidant network.[1]
Carnosine for Vision
Carnosine * a dipeptide consisting of two amino acids (alanine and histidine) connected to each other by a chemical bond called the peptide bond * is one of the most exciting anti-aging nutrients that has recently become widely available.[2] Based on research performed mainly by Russian scientists, it is believed that carnosine is effective both in preventing and treating cataracts.[3-6]
The ability of carnosine to prevent and treat cataracts is believed to be due to its antioxidant properties and its ability to inhibit a chemical process called glycation. Glycation leads to deleterious substances called AGEs (advanced glycation end products). AGEs are chemical complexes that result from common but undesirable reactions between blood sugars, such as glucose, and proteins in many parts of our bodies, including the lenses of our eyes. The sugar-protein complexes become chemically cross-linked and degrade cellular functions. The aptly named AGEs are thought to be an important factor in the aging process.
Carnosine-containing eye drops have demonstrated efficacy in treating a variety of ophthalmic conditions, including corneal diseases, cataracts, glaucoma, and increased intraocular pressure. In 1997, clinical trials with carnosine-containing eye drops were conducted on 109 ophthalmic patients. The results confirmed accelerated healing of corneal erosions, trophic keratitis, post-herpetic epitheliopathy, primary and secondary corneal dystrophy, and bullous keratopathy.[7] Most striking, however, was the ability of carnosine to eliminate existing cataracts.[8]
Carnosine eye drops have been shown to delay vision senescence in humans, being effective in 100 percent of cases of primary senile cataract and 80 percent of cases of mature senile cataract. Scientists concluded that carnosine seems to delay the impairment of eyesight with aging, effectively preventing and treating senile cataract and other age-related diseases.[9] Carnosine actually restores the proteins in the lens by removing cross-linked carbonyl groups, and is thought to function as a molecular water pump, thereby also helping to lower intraocular pressure.[10] In earlier experiments it was demonstrated that applying carnosine to the conjunctiva (the membrane covering the eye) caused a decrease in normal intra-ocular pressure and reduced prostaglandin-induced ocular hypertension (related to glaucoma) in rabbits.[11]
Some scientists believe that carnosine is ineffective if it is metabolized (broken down) by the enzyme, carnosinase. However, studies of corneal transplants in rabbits that were treated with one of the metabolites of carnosine, histidine, indicates that the metabolite itself may be bioactive. Five percent histidine ointment was applied twice daily to 6 transplants for two months. All six transplants healed and were clear. On the other hand, transplants which were treated with daily applications of one percent cortisone became opaque, necrotic, and failed to heal. Likewise, transplantation failed completely in six control eyes.[12] This indicates that histidine may be an active portion*if not the active factor*of the carnosine molecule.
Cataract-Dissolving Analog: N-Acetylcarnosine (NAC)
N-acetylcarnosine (NAC), like its parent compound, carnosine, occurs naturally throughout the human body. Both compounds are found primarily in the heart and skeletal muscles (the word carnosine is derived from the Latin word for flesh) and in the brain. Carnosine was discovered in 1900 in Russia, and it is in Russia that most of the recent research on the N-acetylcarnosine derivative has been carried out.[13-15] Research with N-acetylcarnosine, as with carnosine, demonstrates that it is effective not only in preventing cataracts but also in treating them. NAC has been shown to improve vision by partially reversing the development of the cataract, thus increasing the transmissivity of the lens to light.
The structural difference between NAC and carnosine is that one hydrogen atom in carnosine replaces an acetyl group (CH3CO-), and this substitution occurs at a nitrogen atom. An important chemical difference between carnosine and N-acetylcarnosine is that carnosine is relatively insoluble in lipids (fats and fatty compounds), whereas N-acetylcarnosine is relatively soluble in lipids (as well as in water).
This means that N-acetylcarnosine may pass through the lipid membranes of the corneal and lens cells more easily than carnosine, and may thereby gain access more readily to the cells interior, which is primarily aqueous. There, the N-acetylcarnosine is gradually broken down to carnosine (and, perhaps, to histidine), which then exerts its beneficial effects.
N-Acetylcarnosine also Reduces Cataracts
In one study, Russian scientists conducted two randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trials of 6-months and 24-months duration, with eye drops consisting of a one percent aqueous solution of NAC administered as two drops twice daily.[16] They treated a total of 49 elderly patients (average age 65) with cataracts ranging in severity from minimal to advanced (but not to the point of requiring surgery); the total number of eyes affected was 76. Using a variety of sophisticated optical techniques, they monitored the condition of the cataracts, visual acuity, and glare sensitivity.
The eyes treated with NAC were substantially improved in 6 months: the measured transmissivity of the lenses increased in 42 percent of the eyes, by 12-50 percent; in 90 percent of the eyes, visual acuity improved by 7-100 percent; and in 89 percent of the eyes, glare sensitivity improved by 27-100 percent. These improvements were sustained for the duration of the 24-month trial. In no eyes was any worsening of the condition seen. By contrast, the condition of the untreated eyes in the control group worsened. Visual acuity dropped in 89 percent of the controls by 17-80 percent after 24 months.
Another interesting study by the same team also evaluated patients between the ages of 48 and 60, who had various degrees of eyesight impairment, but who did not have the symptoms of cataract. After a course of treatment ranging from 2 to 6 months, the conclusion was that the eye drops alleviated eye-tiredness and continued to improve eyesight (i.e. there was more clear vision). The subjects reported that the treatment brightened and relaxed their eyes. This is an important indicator that the eye drops have a value both for preventive purposes, as well as medical applications.
Carnosine and N-acetylcarnosine eye drops appear to be a safe, effective means to prevent cataracts, and to possibly even treat cataracts that are forming. Although cataract surgery is safe and highly effective, the use of topical carnosine or NAC eye drops may give many people another option.
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南非和博茨瓦納的非洲自然保護區義工項目: 每月更新
Southern Africa Conservation Monthly Update - July- August 2013
In preparation for the summer rains our erosion control work has continued across the property. We have finished our work along the river with most of the small gullies protected by vegetation barriers aimed at slowing the speed of run-off water across the surface, thus preventing excessive top soil loss during rainfall. We have now switched to a heavily eroded area in the north of the property which showed very little growth during last year indicating poor soil conditions.
The hope is that by limiting further erosion and creating banks of fertile soil behind vegetation barriers, grass seeds and other plants will be left in the area after rain. These should then be able to germinate in situ as opposed to being washed out into the rivers.
The last two months have given us some lovely camera trap photos of previously recorded species including Brown hyena (Hyaena brunnea), spotted hyena (Crocuta crocuta), leopard (Panthera pardus) and the elusive bushpig (Potamochoerus larvatus). We have also captured an image of a Slender mongoose (Galerella sanguine) on the camera traps for the first time.
Mammal Research/Mammal Road Count
Continued observations at the 4 mammal census sites around the property have shown 14 mammal species in the vicinity of the water points. 9 species were recorded drinking from the water sources at the census sites. The most prolific species was impala (Aepyceros melampus) recorded on 27 separate occasions with a total of 116 animals observed over the 2 months. African elephants (Loxodonta africana) were close behind being observed 16 times during censuses with 131 individuals noted over those 16 sightings.
There were also regular sightings of Plains zebra (Equus quagga), Greater kudu (Tragelaphus strepsiceros) and Blue Wildebeest (Connochaetes taurinus) at the water points. We recently started a second project called the mammal road count. This was to try and ascertain what the populations of ungulates are on the property. This data is very important to us as it enables us to calculate whether there is a large enough base prey population to allow the possible reintroduction of predator species back into the area. We estimate there to be between 500 and 600 impala utilising the property. Currently the data suggests there to be around 400 but we have only just begun the study and further repetitions of the count need to take place before an accurate calculation can be obtained.
Bird Research
We have several different models of bird research running at any given time. The bird census on the reserve carried out along the Limpopo River and at the mammal census sites continues to give us information about the general abundance of certain species and indicates the progress of various local migrations. July and August saw the addition of 3 new species to our list: Red-headed finch (Amadina erythrocephala), Cape bunting (Emberiza capensis) and African stonechat (Saxicola torquatus). This brings the total species count to 244.
We are continuing our work at Thune Dam recording the water bird species which occur there and monitoring the colonisation of the dam together with the progress of any breeding attempts by species now using it. We have now recorded 56 species of water bird using the dam ranging from common resident species such as Red-billed teal (Anas erythrorhyncha) to scarce migrants such as the Greater painted snipe (Rostratula benghalensis).
The data shows a general increase in the diversity of species present at the dam as well as an increase in the population of most of those species. The censuses in August have shown the arrival of some beautiful migrant species; Little stint (Calidris minuta), Ruff (Philomachus pugnax) and Curlew sandpiper (Calidris ferruginea). The arrivals appear a little premature compared to literature and data from previous years. This could be a reflection of improved conditions in the area or larger scale climatic changes are affecting the migratory patterns of these species.
Baobab Census
Over the past two months we have been concentrating on mapping the drainage lines and water points, and have succeeded in mapping 18.9km of drainage lines and 6 permanent water points across the property. The next stage of this study is to measure the distance between each of the 91 baobabs on the property and the various drainage lines and permanent water points. From this data we hope to look for a relationship between the amount of damage done to the trees by elephants and the proximity to water.
Wire Removal
Virtually all the wire from old fencing on the property has now been removed and it is rare that we stumble across more fencing. We have gained permission from neighbouring land owners to remove fencing and rubbish along the public road that runs through the property all the way to the border post at Platjan. So far nearly 13.5km of the road has been scoured by our volunteers and we have removed 10 bags of rubbish ranging from beer bottles to old farm machinery all of which poses immediate risk to the animals which utilise the area. We have also removed fencing from large portions of the road filling the truck on 2 occasions.
Vegetation Census
8 vegetation censuses were completed during the two months, most of them focused on the northern side of the property. Three new tree species were added to our tree list from these censuses; Mustard bush (Salvadora persica), Rock fig (Ficus abutilifolia or Ficus ficustettensis) and Jacket plum (Pappea capensis).
The data for mopane woodland shows that 58% of the woody vegetation is Mopane (Colophospermum mopane) and 19% being Lowveld cluster leaf (Terminalia prunoides), the other 23% of woody vegetation is made up of 17 species or genus groups contributing between 12% and 0.02%. The mopane woodland substrate census also showed little variation with 54% of land cover being bare soil, 19% non-woody vegetation such as grasses and small flowering plants, 16% organic matter and 9% exposed rock. There have been no new transects completed in the riverine areas and so no changes to this effect.
Tree Sealing
Approximately one year ago we started an experiment to see whether or not applying sealant to trees damaged by elephants would increase the chances of the tree recovering. The theory was that by preventing further damage from elephants and infection from termites and disease the trees would recover more quickly. We have started to revisit these trees to see if there has been any success. So far we have revisited 27 out of 60 trees along the river. The majority of these trees have received little or no new damage. However, one large Marula (Sclerocarya birrea) was difficult to find because it had been completely destroyed. Further visits will be required to confirm the success or failure of the method.
Elephant ID Project
Many Elephant identification sessions took place over the last two months. Several hundred photographs of individuals and herds were taken from vehicles and at the hides. The long process of collating this information, selecting usable photographs and compiling an identification key is in progress. As new individuals to the project are still being sighted it is proving to be a difficult task to accurately place individuals in the correct herds. Multiple sightings of all individuals are required before a herd structure and composition can be confirmed.
Crocodile Census
Over the last 2 months we have conducted 5 crocodile censuses and recorded 32 crocodiles on those trips. The largest number recorded in any given day was 8 individuals, and crocodiles observed have ranged in size from 0.5m to 4m. Some of the crocodiles observed are almost certainly captive-bred individuals that escaped from a crocodile farm in South Africa during the January floods.
Spoor ID and Predator Database
Eleven species of predator were recorded as being present at Wild at Tuli during the last two months, these included lion (Panthera leo), Leopard, African wild Cat (Felis silvestrislybica), African civet (Civettictis civetta), Honey badger (Mellivora capensis). Sightings of Black-backed jackal (Canis mesomelas) and Spotted hyena were relatively common, as were leopards. Four individual leopard cubs were identified across the property.
Camera traps picked up two separate Brown hyena feeding on the carcass of a crocodile and two injured Spotted hyena. One was missing a foot probably as a result of a snare and despite attempts to supplement its food it has not been seen for several weeks and is presumed dead, the second Spotted hyena was caught on a camera trap with a snare around its neck. The hyena in the snare appeared to be in no discomfort but we will keep a watch for it to monitor its condition.
Bird ID Course
All volunteers who stayed longer than 2 weeks took part in the Bird Identification Course which aims to teach them how to use the bird field guides available at camp so they can use those skills whilst doing the bird censuses. The course also hopes to raise interest and awareness about birds and their importance in the ecosystem and how they can be important tools for conservation.
We continue to regularly patrol areas which are high risk targets for poachers. We also monitor the public gravel/ tarmacked roads and the veterinary fence along our boundary with the local community land which is all easily accessible. Fortunately, we have found relatively few fresh snares but we do always find a couple and even after years in the bush the snares can still be a major threat to the safety of the wildlife.
Elephant Diet
Two sessions of the elephant diet study were conducted in the last two months, 18 dung piles were sampled and 1 identifiable seed was collected, Apple Leaf (Philenopteraviolacea). The method of the study has also been changed slightly as the previous method was very slow. We also intend to change the way in which the hard and soft fibre is estimated by using scales to weigh the mass of the two types rather than estimating based on size.
Motswiri Camp Work
With the move to Motswiri Camp completed nearly 4 months ago there are still the occasional finishing touches required. In the last 2 months we have completed the footbridge which will eventually lead to a small hide overlooking the recently completed artificial waterhole next to camp. Other work has included the construction of wood racks to store firewood and the planting of several indigenous evergreen trees around the camp to provide shade and privacy during summer and winter.
Baobab Repair
Most of the known baobabs on the property that had been severely damaged by elephants have now been repaired. In the last two months only two new damaged baobabs have been discovered. They have been successfully repaired with mopane struts placed in the holes and securely wrapped with wire in an effort to provide support to the tree and prevent further damage from elephants.
Soil Sampling
A new large project that is to be undertaken at Wild at Tuli is the construction of a large dam to provide water for the animals throughout the year. The dam will be big enough to hold water even in drought years thus preventing the large scale starvation that was seen over the winter of 2012. The proposed dam will be approximately 5 hectares in size and will be located on the northern side of the property.
In order to test to see if the ground is suitable for a dam the volunteers dug eight 1.5m deep pits to allow soil experts to see if the ground would hold water in the area we want to build the dam. Preliminary results from the sample sites would indicate that the soil is of good clay quality and should hold the water. Now we wait for construction to begin!
Alien Plant Removal
Throughout the summer and autumn we were concentrating on removing a highly invasive alien plant species called Smelter's bush (Flaveria bidentis). This species has now dried up due to the winter cold so we have switched our alien plant removal efforts to a more obvious species, Sweet prickly pear (Optunia ficus-indica). This species spreads quickly in good conditions and with few local predators can colonise huge areas if left unchecked. We have removed two individuals from along the banks of the Limpopo before they had time to flower or fruit this year.
Tree ID Course
Most volunteers took part in the Tree Identification Course which aims to teach them how to use the tree field guides available at camp so they can use those skills whilst doing the vegetation censuses. The course also hopes to raise interest and awareness about trees and their importance in the ecosystem and how they can be important tools for conservation.
Limpopo Lipadi
All the volunteers over the last two months have had the opportunity to spend the day at a wilderness reserve situated about 50km from Wild at Tuli where they have a resident population of 12 White rhinoceros (Ceratotherium simum). The volunteers were able to track the rhino on foot and on all occasions found them with relative ease and were able to approach to within 20m. Part of the experience is aimed at raising awareness of the fact that rhinos throughout Southern Africa are in a very precarious position. Horn poaching is a sad reality and ever increasing threat to the point where these trips may be the last time any of these volunteers will ever see a rhino in the wild.
Wild Dog Tracking
Over the last few months we have had very few reports of the resident Wild dog pack (Lycaon pictus) which was last seen in February numbering just 6 individuals compared to the 11 which were seen in September last year. We spent two mornings at another reserve about 30km from Wild at Tuli where we think they resided last year in an attempt to locate them using radio telemetry. Despite covering the entire reserve of approximately 10000 hectares we were unable to locate any signal on the telemetry kit.
We subsequently received news that a pack of Wild Dogs has been spotted on a farm in South Africa near Platjan Border Post. This farm is not predator-friendly and is cause for concern. We suspect that this is the pack that we have been seeing as one is reported to have a collar on. We have made contact with the South African authorities and offered our services to try and track these dogs down and establish if it is the pack that we know. Our concern is for their safety as there are some ridiculous reports circulating that 5 cows were killed in 2 days and attributed to the dogs!
Human/Wildlife Conflict
In recent months there have been nuemorus reports of lions roaring in the Central Tuli Block and there have been a number of sightings as well. We are delighted with the prospect of them settling here especially as one of our staff saw a little cub crossing the main road a few weeks ago. A number of volunteers have seen spoor of lion and they have heard them walking past Motswiri Camp.
In the Central Tuli Block there are still a couple of cattle and goat farmers and this will inevitably bring about conflict if the lions target them so we have initiated a project which aims to educate the farmers on better animal husbandry, assist them with building more secure enclosures for their animals, and, in the case of a confirmed kill by lions, we are prepared to discuss some form of compensation in exchange for the assurance that the lions will not be eliminated.
The first incident was reported in the first week of September and we have been called repeatedly to the cattle post where the lions are. We managed to capture a picture of one of the lions on our camera traps at the cattle post and have now entered into discussions with the owners on how we can help. The first visit involved all the volunteers surrounding the main 'kraal' with thorn bushes which act as a good deterrent to predators. Two staff members have slept there overnight twice but the lions did not arrive on those particular nights.
As the year carries on I look forward to bringing you more news on our work here in the unique African bush…
Judi Gounaris
Conservation Manager, Botswana


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Remember the whole "Good vs. Evil" meme that we tried to start for the Division Series? Well, the Indians are proving to be amazingly evil, in the best possible way.
The G and M's Jeff Blair blogs this morning that the Tribe has invited country music strumpet Danielle Peck (seen above...mrrroawr!) to sing the National Anthem before tonight's game...a game to be started by Josh Beckett, who just happened to have had something of a dalliance at some point with Ms. Peck.
That, friends, is what we call gamesmanship.


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Summer is here and so are many local and healthy foods for you and your family. Summer is a great time to introduce your family to new vegetables or reintroduce them to the ones they already know. The local farmers market is a great place to start. A trip to the local farmers market can be fun for you and the family, especially the children. Set a healthy example your children learn from watching you. Eat healthy foods and your kids will too. At the farmers market make sure to stop at all the tables, so the children can see the different varieties of local produce. Let the children feel the different textures of vegetables. Ask them to name the different colors that they see. Have them smell the wonderful scents such as the many herbs they have to choose from. Dont be afraid to ask questions about how to prepare certain vegetables and let the children ask questions too. Have them help you count out the number of apples, tomatoes, cucumbers, etc. ... who knew there was so much learning to be had all in one place? You can also talk to them about where the food comes from.
Once you are done at the farmers market, head over to your local library to pick up a great book about farming or vegetables that you and your child can read together. If you are not sure what to pick out, just ask librarians and they will find the perfect fit for you. Then you can go home and make a meal from your purchase at the farmers market. Let the kids help you cook. Children are more willing to try something that they helped pick out. Even if they are young, let them stir or toss. You can even name your dish after your children, like Rileys Salad. Then once the meal is completed, sit down with your family at the table and have a great meal.
Kids do not always take to new foods right away. Offer them many times, and try serving them different ways. When you offer children new foods, let them choose how much to eat. Kids are more likely to enjoy a food when eating it is their own choice. Talk about what you did today and what they remember. Ask them what their favorite part was, and then plan to do it again. Nutrition does not have to be a battle. If you can make it fun, chances are that it will be easier to get them to try new things. If you cannot go to a farmers market, your local grocery store is also a great place to go.
Here are some great activities you can do with your children:
Super Hero Veggies
Choose different types of veggies and cut into pieces that the children can use to build their super heros. Use tooth picks to connect the veggies together into your super hero (Moms, depending on the childs age, you may need to do this for them). Place the veggies on a plate and watch them build their super hero. Hint: lettuce makes a great cape. You can also use fruit if available.
Whole wheat English muffins
Low-fat mozzarella cheese
Mixture of veggies (green pepper, tomatoes, onions, mushrooms, and spinach)
6 oz. tomato sauce, no salt added
1/4 tsp. dried basil
1/4 tsp. dried oregano
Preheat oven to 400 F. Rinse and peel onion. Rinse peppers, mushrooms, tomatoes and spinach. Dice onion, peppers, and tomatoes into 1/2 inch pieces. Slice mushrooms 1/4 inch thick. Mix dried basil and dried oregano into tomato sauce. Spread a layer of sauce over each muffin. Sprinkle with cheese; add vegetable and place one spinach leaf on each muffin. Bake until pizza is cooked through, about 5-10 minutes. Time varies based on your oven. Let the children put the cheese and veggies on. Have them make a face or other decoration on the pizza.
Apple Wraps
1 large apple (local apples work great for this)
2 medium, ripe bananas
2 tbsp. of peanut butter (you can use crunchy if you choose)
2 (8 inch) whole wheat tortillas
Rinse and cut apple in half lengthwise. Remove any stems. Cut out center core that contains the seeds. Do not peel. Lay apple halves flat-side down. Cut into 1/4 inch thick slices. Cut slices into small cubes. Peel bananas. In a medium bowl, use your fingers to break bananas into pieces. Use your fingers or a fork to mash pieces until creamy and smooth. Add peanut butter to mashed banana. Stir well to blend. Spread peanut butter mixture over one side of each tortilla. Sprinkle diced apple over peanut butter. Tightly roll each tortilla. Cut each wrap in half. Chill in refrigerator until ready to serve, up to 24 hours. Feel free to add any other fruit. Let the children mash the bananas.
Make nutrition fun for you and your family.
Kelly Proctor is the Nutrition Coordinator for LiveWell Montezuma and the Cooking Matters Coordinator for Montezuma, as well as a member of MECC. She is passionate about local food and nutrition. Kelly and her 8 year-old son Riley make it a Saturday thing to go to the farmers market. A Cooking Matters class for parents of preschoolers will begin on Thursday, July 12.


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Exotic Dancer Calls Cops Because Guy Won't Answer His Door
When it comes to ordering things over the phone like exotic dancers and high-class hookers, a man has to be careful that he does not get served a welfare hussy instead.
However, if some gangly looking sexual petri dish does show up at your door ready to perform services and you feel your standards haven't been properly met by the pseudo reputable agency that did the bidding for you, your best bet is to pretend you're not home.
That's exactly what happened over the weekend in Portsmouth, Virginia, when a woman claiming to be an exotic dancer called police to report a theft. When police arrived, the dancer said she wanted to file a theft report because the man would not answer the door even though she was called out to his place to conduct private services.
According to Police Captain Mike Schwartz, the dancer had no grounds for reporting a theft. "She never danced, so I would be hard pressed to say it was theft of services," said Schwartz. "Now if she was a professional doorbell ringer..."
Captain Schwartz believes the situation was caused by a peephole case of buyer's remorse. He even found time to make jokes about himself. "Maybe you were expecting Mikhail Baryshnikov and you got someone looking like Mike Schwartz," he said. "I wouldn't answer the door either."
Eh, that all depends on how much he charges.


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My SPX badge.
Anyone who got a Free Shit who comments here gets Lifetime Awesomeness Award.
The big guy on the bottom actually is making pita bread for some of the most awesome falafels I have ever tasted. Each one is about the size of a small cat.
If it weren't for this girl, I would probably be still standing next to my locked car in the rain.
I did not buy anything from this booth, I think.
Some lovely photos.
Just a few of the souvenirs I picked up at my first SPX. I hauled in a bunch of free/discount swag, including a bag of M&Ms, I met a bunch of cool people, and I got to see Peter Kuper (not shown) talk.
I also locked my keys in my cars, necessitating a 2 hour subway/jogging trip to get my spare keys.
Saturday, September 26, 2009
Wednesday, September 23, 2009
Chestertown Book Festival
I recently made the logo for the First Chestertown Book Festival. I was dead sick while I made this, but now that I'm better, I'm pleased at how well it came out. If you're on the Eastern Shore of Maryland during the weekend of November 13th, tell everyone how much you admire the logo.
Teatrio Online Portfolio
My entry to the Teatrio International Illustration competition has been posted in the online exhibition here. A lot of good artists got in, but fortunately, they list the entries alphabetically, rather than by place, or I would be a lot farther down the list.
Friday, September 18, 2009
Fired up! Ready to Go!
I went to the College Park Obama rally on Thursday. The part that really got me was not the fact that, yes, young healthy people like me will be required to buy health care, and it wasn't the solitary jerk who tried to shout the President down and was hauled off by a 300-pound security guard, it was his "fired up! ready to go!" anecdote. When you're in a stadium full of people shouting "Fired up!" you can't help but join in, and you definitely can't help but feel fired up yourself.
Of course, 30,000 people fired up about a health care reform isn't necessarily all that useful after they leave the arena and haven't miraculously become members of congress.
New: live sketch from the rally, before Obama came on. You could tell the marching band was running out of songs when they started playing "Copacabana".
Saturday, September 5, 2009
A Hysteria of American Health
Bottom line being, America (the country I know best) has always been a little loopy on the subject of health care. We could be doing worse, but why bother, when it's so easy to do better.
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Penspal wrote:Rumor is that its likely 4+ weeks..... Waited but no one made this thread, so I did.
Healing vibes Scuds.
meow wrote:Now who will play defense???
CERV96 wrote:meow wrote:Now who will play defense???
pcm wrote:The silver lining is that (1) Bortuzzo will get back in the lineup. Sitting and getting cold in the press box would have been the worst thing for a guy who got off to a great start to the season.
(2) Also means Maatta will continue to play (he would have been rotated out occasionally to get Borts a game here and there).
(3) Niskanen will move back up into the top 4, where the added minutes will help him keep up his hot start to the season.
If all 3 continue to play exceptionally well, could mean the end of the line for Orpik or a nice return for Niskanen when Scuds gets back.
pcmforless wrote:Figures, The Piece is basically bulletproof for years playing in both Pittsburgh (at the Igloo) and LA, then shortly after coming to Consol (which basically seems to be cursed) he has a major injury. Was Consol built on an ancient Indian burial ground or something?
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Accident Management Center (AMC) - Customer FAQs
These are questions frequently asked by a GSA Fleet Customer.
- What should I do if I've been in an accident with my GSA vehicle?
- When should I call the AMC?
- What are the AMC's hours of operation and contact information?
- What forms do I need to fill out?
- Where do I send the forms I filled out?
- Where should I repair my GSA vehicle?
- What should I do when picking up my GSA Fleet vehicle from the auto body shop?
- How are the costs covered to repair the GSA vehicle?
- Where can I find more resources on accident prevention and driver safety?
1. What should I do if I've been in an accident with my GSA vehicle?
Accidents can be distressing but knowing what you can do ahead of time will help you manage those difficulties.
Safety Precautions
Note: This information is also listed on the Accident Reporting Kit - GSA Form 1627 located in the glove compartment of your vehicle.
- Stop the vehicle in a safe location immediately;
- Turn on your hazards;
- If the vehicle operational, move the vehicle out of the way of traffic; and
- If appropriate, call emergency response.
Exchanging Information
- Name of the other driver(s) involved,along with their phone number and home addresses;
- Insurance information from the other driver(s) to include company name, address, phone number and policy number;
- Names and contact information of witnesses, if applicable; and
- DO NOT sign any paper or make any statements as to who was at fault (except to your supervisor or a federal government investigator).
- The police report is an important factor in proving fault. It is the agency's responsibility to provide the police report to the AMC.
To help manage financial risk, agencies should encourage their drivers to take photos to document the crash scene. If you take any photos of the vehicle or the crash, please include them with the Standard Form 91 Motor Vehicle Accident Report. If you decide to take photos, here are some suggestions:
- Damage (vehicles and/or property);
- Accident scene (road conditions/skid marks/debris in roadway/vehicle positions);
- Location identifiers of the accident scene (intersection/address/exit number); and
- Drivers and vehicles identification (clear photos of insurance cards, license plates, etc.).
2. When should I call the AMC?
GSA Fleet Customers and drivers should contact the GSA Accident Management Center (AMC) as soon as safely possible but not to exceed five business days after the accident. If your vehicle needs to be towed or has already been towed, please contact the AMC so that they may assist in expediting the repairs to your vehicle and avoid additional charges such as towing or storage.
As the driver, you are the primary person responsible for reporting accidents and vehicle damage to the AMC and to your agency. If the driver is unable to make the report, the responsibility then falls on the supervisor.
Before contacting the AMC, please make sure that you, as the driver and your passengers, are in a safe location and have the following information ready:
- Any injuries or fatalities (Note: Fatalities need to be reported within 24 hours to the AMC);
- A brief description of the accident, road and weather conditions;
- The date, time, and location of the accident;
- Information on police response, if available and/or applicable;
- The tag number and location of the vehicle if towed; and
- If seat belts were used and airbags deployed.
3. What are the AMC's hours of operation and contact information?
Hours of operation are 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Central Standard Time (CST).
Call 866-400-0411, and select option 2.
Note: Limited services are provided after-hours, such as towing.
4. What forms do I need to fill out?
The GSA Accident Reporting Kit (Form 1627) is located in the glove compartment of your GSA vehicle. The kit contains the basic forms to be completed according to the FMR §102-34.290. You can find these forms below, which you can fill it out online and send to the AMC.
- Standard Form 91, Motor Vehicle Accident Report: Vehicle operator must complete this form at the time and scene of the accident, if possible:
- Please ensure that SF91 is filled out in its entirety as it is essential for the AMC to properly process claims.
- If you have taken any photos of the vehicle or the crash, please include them with the SF91.
- Standard Form 94, Statement of Witness: Request witnesses to complete this form at the scene of the accident, if possible.
- It is crucial you get witnesses' names and telephone numbers;
- Claims by private citizens or their representatives for damage, injury, or death must be submitted to the agency leasing the GSA Fleet vehicle. GSA Fleet can not process these claims. Please provide the following information to the third party driver so that they will have the necessary documentation to initiate a claim against the government.
- Standard Form 95, Claim for Damage, Injury, or Death: Private citizens involved in an accident must complete this form in order to initiate a claim against the government:
- The drivers agency tort claims or legal office contact information.
Note: Agencies should make every effort to provide a police report when a third party is involved in the accident.
5. Where do I send the forms I filled out?
According to FMR §102-34.295 you should submit the forms to GSA if the vehicle is leased from GSA Fleet. You can send the completed forms by either fax or email based on your time zone
For Eastern and Central Standard Time excluding Iowa, Kansas, Missouri and Nebraska:
- Fax: 855-511-9159
- Email: email@example.com
For Mountain and Pacific Standard Time, as well as Iowa, Kansas, Missouri and Nebraska:
- Fax: 855-288-5171
- Email: firstname.lastname@example.com
6. Where should I repair my GSA vehicle?
You should contact the AMC by calling 866-400-0411, and select option 2. One of our specialists will refer you to an approved commercial vendor.
Note: No repairs should be completed without authorization from the AMC.
7. What should I do when picking up my GSA Fleet vehicle from the auto body shop?
Once the repairs have been completed, a representative from the leasing agency must go pick up the vehicle and sign the final invoice to verify repairs are complete and satisfactory.
The leasing agency is responsible for verifying that repairs have been completed and are satisfactory prior to signing the invoice. Areas to inspect are whether the paint of the repaired area matches the rest of the vehicle and if the body panels are properly aligned.
If there are any concerns regarding the repairs made to the vehicle, they need to be reported to the AMC prior to signing the invoice so that the concerns can be resolved between the AMC technician and the vendor.
8. How are the costs covered to repair the GSA vehicle?
GSA will pay for all repairs performed on GSA leased vehicles required to return the vehicle to a safe and working condition, according to the FPMR §101–39.406 [PDF - 133 KB] . After the repairs or damages are assessed, GSA will bill the leasing agency for all repair costs and damages unless an identifiable third party is at fault.
If you do not believe that you were at fault for the accident, and have the proper documentation of fault (i.e. police reports, admission of fault, etc), then the AMC will process the claim with the other driver or their insurance company.
Note: Please ensure that Section II of the Standard Form 91 is filled out in its entirety. Without the information in that section, the AMC Claims Resolution Section will be unable to process the claim.
If the AMC cannot determine that the other party was at fault (i.e.; lack of proper documentation or police report determining fault), the AMC will bill the leasing agency for the repair cost.
9. Where can I find more resources on accident prevention and driver safety?
You can find resources for accident prevention and driver safety by visiting the GSA Fleet's National Safety Program page.
GSA Fleet also offers an online Defensive Driving Course for free of charge to GSA Fleet customers.
If you need additional assistance and are located in the U.S. please email email@example.com.
The shortcut for this page is www.gsa.gov/accident.