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Let Nature Work for You

Since the first greenery sprouted, Mother Nature nurtured forests, fields and flowers quite nicely without the artificial “help” provided by fertilizers, herbicides and pesticides. Today, homeowners and avid gardeners are re-discovering the joys of cultivating lush landscapes, thriving gardens and robust plants in harmony with nature with organic composting and natural pest control. Reducing and eliminating artificial applications in favor of nature’s way is a gift that keeps on giving by making residential and commercial landscapes safe for people and pets and protecting precious resources from runoff contamination.

Organic Composting.

In woodlands, wetlands and nature preserves, dead vegetation falls to the ground and degrades, and the nutrients return to the environment to nourish life in a perfectly balanced cycle. Organic composting – returning biodegradable materials to the earth – puts this natural cycle to work in an environmentally friendly way that any gardener can use.

Leaves, straw, dead flowers and shredded newspaper are carbon rich materials, while garden trimmings, grass clippings, fruit rinds and vegetable peels are sources of nitrogen. All these “discards” that usually make their way into the landfill or waste system can be collected and “worked” into a safe, high-quality soil and source of nutrients.

A starter compost pile can be as small as a three-by-three patch in an obscure corner of the yard. Spread a layer of the coarse carbon-rich materials, then add a layer of the nitrogen-rich vegetation. Top with a thin layer of soil and moisten the collection. Keep repeating the layering over time until the compost heap is about three feet high. Every two weeks or so, “work” the compost by turning it, moving the center material toward the edges and the outer vegetation toward the center, then moisten again. The waste will degrade into a sweet, black, nutrient-rich soil. Naturally.

Avid gardeners with large landscapes may choose to use compost bins that come in a range of sizes, many with mechanisms to make turning the compost a quick and easy task.

“Bugging Out”

Nature’s natural protections, which include her own system of pest control, have been compromised. In an effort to create the perfect gardens and landscapes, many lawn services and home gardeners have assaulted every insect with regularly-scheduled pesticide applications that kill almost everything that flies, creeps or crawls.

Indiscriminate and broad-spectrum spraying destroys the good bugs along with the bad ones, kills butterfly caterpillars, robs birds of food sources, and puts people and pets at risk. Pesticides along with herbicides (which kill weeds and unwanted “intruders”) are among the most toxic contaminants to water supplies, bays, estuaries, wetlands and preserves. Not a pretty picture. But there ARE alternatives that are environmentally friendly – reducing pesticide applications to an as-needed basis and protecting good insects that survive by eating many of the bad ones that damage your gardens, lawns and trees.

Lists of beneficial insects are available at garden outlets, nurseries, nature centers and libraries. Here are a few examples of ones that will help you eliminate garden pests while making a priceless contribution to the environment.

Ladybugs and ladybird beetles

Small, oval and usually brightly colored, these natural wonders feed on aphids (a nemesis for roses and other garden treasures), scale (which causes black spots on leaves) and mealybugs (sap suckers that can weaken and kill plants and destroy leaves).

Praying mantids

These green beauties on stick legs look like they are in a praying pose, hence the name. They are voracious eaters and feed on bugs (and, unfortunately, even each other). They lay eggs on twigs and in thick grasses, which are destroyed by pesticides.

Large and sometimes colorful, these wonders of nature are perpetually on the fly. Their restaurant is mid-air – they catch and consume other flying insects including pesky mosquitoes and flies.

My Botanica is a premier source of environmentally sensitive pest control products. Our team of professionals welcomes the opportunity to answer your questions to help you enjoy nature-friendly gardens and choose the best products for your individual needs. Please call toll free 1-888-722-4308.


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DATE: May 23, 2001
TO: Agency Addressed (No. 11, 2000-01)
FROM: Douglas A. Darling, Director
Division of Accounting & Auditing
Office of Comptroller
SUBJECT: Direct Deposit For Employees Converting to SES

Public Law 2001-43, known as Service First, will move a large number of employees from the Career Service to the Select Exempt Service. This change in Pay Plan will eliminate the exemption from Direct Deposit (Electronic Funds Transfer) for any of those employees who have been continuously employed in the Career Service since before July 1, 1996. This requirement is set forth in subsection (2) of section 110.113, Florida Statutes. Approximately 1,500 employees were initially identified as needing to enroll in the direct deposit program, based on the proposed list of affected career service class codes.

Once the final list of affected classes is made available, the EFT Section will provide to each Personnel Officer: a report of those employees and individual, preprinted Direct Deposit Authorization Forms. The report and forms will be printed in payroll distribution sequence to facilitate internal distribution.

An announcement of the distribution will be placed on both the Payroll and FLAIR news screens.

Questions concerning this issue may be addressed to any staff member in the EFT Section at (850) 410-9466, SunCom 210-9466. You also may contact the Section at directdeposit@mail.dbf.state.fl.us.

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Nine out of ten couples with a female partner under the age of 35 who are actively trying to get pregnant succeed within one year. The chance of a pregnancy is about 20% per month. For couples who fail to achieve pregnancy after one year (and for women over the age of 35 after 6 months) fertility testing is recommended to identify any obstacles that could prevent pregnancy.

A full medical history and physical examination can reveal problems related to pelvic surgery, cancer treatment, or menstrual disturbances that cause infertility.

Fertility testing is done to rule out specific problems in four areas:

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For approximately one out of four couples, the quality or quantity of the male partner’s sperm is the underlying cause of infertility. Semenalysis can reveal issues with the sperm count, the motility of sperm (its ability to swim), and the morphology (shape) of the sperm.

For women with a history of irregular menses who do not ovulate regularly, underlying medical conditions may be the cause of low fertility. Common problems include thyroid imbalances, high levels of a hormone called prolactin, or polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS). Blood tests and ultrasound exams are used to diagnose these conditions.

Uterus and Fallopian Tubes

Fallopian tubes that are closed can interfere with fertility by making it impossible for an embryo to reach the uterus. Causes of blockage may include previous pelvic surgery or complications from STDs. The uterus may also contain fibroids or polyps that limit the chances of pregnancy. An exam called a hysterosalpingogram (HSG) is used to detect structural problems with the fallopian tubes and uterus. It involves the injection of a contrast dye into the cervix to make the patient’s internal reproductive organs visible in x-rays.

The quality and quantity of a woman’s eggs plays a vital role in fertility. Egg quality cannot be determined with fertility testing, but it is strongly correlated with age. The quantity of eggs can be estimated using blood tests such as the FSH (follicle stimulating hormone) and AMH (anti-mullerian hormone). AFC (antral follicle count) is an ultrasound test that can also assist in estimating the number of eggs available.

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Japanese climbing fern

Japanese climbing fern: Lygodium japonicum

Lygodium japonicum may be confused with Lygodium microphyllum, another
invasive, nonnative plant in Florida. L. japonicum leaflets are more dissected and lobed than those of L. microphyllum.

Look for first

  • Tangle of wiry, twining fronds
  • Fern-type leaflets with hairs on undersides
  • Sporangia under curled leaflet margins
leaves Leaves: Twining fronds to 90 ft. in length; main leaf stalk (rachis) wiry, twining; leaflets highly dissected or lobed, arranged on branches off the rachis, their lower surfaces pubescent with short curving hairs; the lobes pointed or rounded at the tips, flat at the margins when no sporangia (spore-producing sacs) present (then called "sterile" leaflets). "Fertile" leaflets contracted in shape, with margins curled over rows of sporangia.
stems Stems: Thin, wiry, dark rhizomes (underground stems) or runners, sometimes forming layered mats on the ground surface.
flowers Flowers: None. Ferns are a spore-releasing class of vascular plants.
spores Spores: Many thousands of tiny spores released per plant and carried by wind, dust, animals, clothes and equipment.

JapaneseClimbingFern_closeupleaf.jpgJapanese climbing fern is a highly invasive non-native plant infesting public conservation lands in North and West Florida and present in much of the southeastern U.S. It grows in moist or dry woods, along ditches and rivers, and in various disturbed sites. It tolerates sun and shade.

It was likely introduced into Florida as an ornamental plant in 1932. Japanese climbing fern appears to be rapidly spreading in North and West Florida, but also may pose a significant threat to Central Florida.

Native to Eastern Asia, temperate to tropical zones. Escaped in the United States, from the Carolinas through Georgia and Florida and west to Texas and Arkansas. In Florida, most common in North and West Florida but spreading down the pennisula and has been found as far south as Collier and Broward counties.

Like Old World climbing fern (Lygodium microphyllum), Japanese climbing fern climbs over shrubs and into the tops of trees where its dense canopies shade out and eliminate the vegetation below.

Why Japanese Climbing Fern must be managed

Japanese climbing fern forms dense tangled masses over ground cover and shrubs; its dense canopy eliminates native vegetation.

Additional Information:

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Japanese climbing fern (Lygodium japonicum)

Image Credit: Sandra Murphy-Pak, Center for Aquatic and Invasive Plants, University of Florida.

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Purchase East Ward Elementary School Cardinalsbranded apparel and gear online from MyLocker, the #1 source for custom clothing, gear and accessories. In seconds, you can create your very own sportswear. Using our simple design tools, you can add text, graphics, and images to shirts, hats, bags and more. All our spiritwear comes is a variety of sizes for men, women, and kids, so you are guaranteed to find something for everyone!

Design and personalize products for East Ward Elementary School Cardinals fans, staff, family members, or yourself. Everything is custom made to match your exact needs. Best of all, you can design your merchandise sell it online when you set up a custom apparel shop in our site. It's such an easy way to share your unique clothing and to show your East Ward Elementary School Cardinals pride!.

The design possibilities are endless at MyLocker! Design t-shirts, hoodies, sweatshirts, and more to show off your East Ward Elementary School Cardinals spirit. At MyLocker, you will only find high quality products from leading brands, such as Nike, Adidas, Gildan, and more. Browse our selection of 100% customizable tee shirts, knit polo shirts, cinch backpacks, zip-up hoodies, fashionable tote bags, fleece blankets, baseball caps, duffel bags, sweatpants, windbreakers, and mesh sport jerseys, all made by top manufacturers. Make your own now, or design a personalized East Ward Elementary School Cardinals gift for someone else!

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We at My Mac are constantly looking for new avenues to explore and often ask you, the reader, for suggestions. Well, Paul Willis, of

About Russ Walkowich

Russ Walkowich is the longest contributing member of MyMac, starting back in 1995. He has served as writer, author, editor, and spiritual guide to a tribe of MyMac Founders in all that time.

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You'll want to remember the name Paolo Troilo. A fast rising star in the art scene, the 40-year-old is known for his incredibly expressive black and white works that have a photorealistic quality about them. Of course, that's not the most interesting part. The highly energetic pieces were not created by charcoal or pastel, they were made by splattering and spreading paint on canvas using nothing but fingers. Yes, these are finger paintings.

Troilo's incredible works are just starting to garner him a lot of attention, especially in the United States. Three years ago, Gap's visual creative director, Stephen Brady, was visiting one of his stores in Milan when he just happened to walk past a gallery that held one of Troilo's paintings. As SF Gate states, "It was an exuberant piece, with photorealistic detail outlining abs, biceps and the shades of the shirt - perfect, he thought, for their new flagship store in Rome. He commissioned one with the gallerist that day."

"What Brady didn't know was that it was a finger painting."

Since then, Troilo has shown his work at major galleries across Europe and was even included in the 2012 Venice Biennale. You can learn more about this talented artist in this interview conducted by Luxetigers where he discusses his unique approach and why he focuses on male figures.

San Francisco, you're in for a real treat, as Troilo has decided to make his United States debut in your city. Through May, his works can be seen in person at COUP D’ETAT.

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Process to Record a Document

Requirements for Recording a Document

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Process to Record a Document

What documents can be recorded?

The Recording Department records a variety of documents, including but not limited to:

  • Deeds
  • Bills of sale
  • Agreements
  • Mortgages
  • Notices or claims of lien
  • Other instruments relating to the transfer, ownership, encumbrance of or claims against real property or any interest in it

Refer to Florida Statute 28.222 (3) for additional details.

How can I record a document?

What is the mailing address?

By regular mail, the address is

Clerk & Comptroller
P.O. Box 4177
West Palm Beach, FL 33402

By express mail, the address is

Clerk & Comptroller
205 N. Dixie Highway, Room 4.2500
West Palm Beach, FL 33401

Requirements for Recording a Document

What are the requirements to submit a document for recording?

  • Your document must be formatted correctly:
    • A blank space must be available on the top right corner of each page of your document for the Clerk & Comptroller’s official Recording Stamp.
    • The first page must have a 3 inch by 3 inch space.
    • All other pages must have a 1 ½ inch by 3 inch space.
  • A self addressed postage paid envelope must be provided if recording hard copy documents. It is not necessary to supply one envelope per document if all documents are to be returned to the same address, provided envelopes and postage meet the U.S. Postal Service guidelines.
  • Documents will ONLY be distributed to other parties if a self-addressed, postage-paid envelope for each party is included with the request. Otherwise, all documents will be returned to the party submitting the document for recording.
  • You must pay the required fees. See Fees and Costs.

The Clerk & Comptroller's office is unable to accept modified, certified copies of any document for re-recording. We will not record an uncertified copy of any document, with or without changes. If you need to record a document which has changes from the original, please provide either a new document or make the modification to the original document.

Can the Clerk & Comptroller reject a document?

Yes. Documents that may be rejected include:

Florida Statutes specify what documents may be recorded and the legal requirements for documents (such as signatures that require notarization).

Why did I not get my documents back after they were recorded?

Self-addressed, stamped envelopes are required for hard copy documents submitted for recording. See mailing fees chart for more information..

What is a “Notice of Commencement” and who must sign it?

  • Florida law requires a “Notice of Commencement” to be recorded by the county and/or city before activities begin (such as renovations, building of a pool, etc.)
  • Only the owner can sign this document for recording.

What is a “Sale/Transfer of Real Property” DR-219 form?

Effective June 1, 2008, customers will no longer complete the DR-219 Form (Return for Transfers of Interest in Real Property) when submitting a document for recording. Read More (PDF)

Documentary Stamps/Taxes

What documents require State Documentary Stamps?

  • Bonds
  • Deeds / all conveyances
  • Notes and written obligations to pay money
  • Mortgage, liens and other evidence of indebtedness

Additional information is available online at from the Florida Department of Revenue.

When is intangible tax required?

Obligations to pay money involving real estate

Where can I find out about fees?

What is an Abstract Fee? FL Statutes 703.01 & PBCC Resolution #2004-2566

An Abstract Fee is required if the document references legal descriptions pertaining to real estate.

  • Each block or section of land in a metes and bounds description or a building, unit, lot tract, etc. constitutes a legal description.
  • See Fees and Costs

What is a Search (Look up) Fee?

A Search Fee is required if the document to be recorded does not contain a legal description, but sites a book and page number and/or or a Clerk’s File Number.

Will Call Box

How do I set up a Will Call Box?

  • Call the Recording Department at (561) 355-2991
  • In person at the Main Courthouse. The Recording Department is located on the 4th Floor, Room 4.2500.
  • You must provide a letterhead or business card with the following information:
    • Name to be displayed on the Will Call Box
    • Contact person (if different than the name label)
    • Complete address
    • Phone number
    • Fax number
    • Email address
  • You will be assigned a Will Call Box number and your box will be located in the Recording Department at the Main Courthouse.
  • There is no charge to set up a Will Call Box.

How do I receive documents in my Will Call Box?

  • You must note your Will Call Box number on each document on the first page, in the top left corner.
  • Will Call customers are responsible for picking up their documents in a timely manner.

What is eRecording?

eRecording is the secure electronic submission of documents to the Clerk & Comptroller’s office for recording in the Official Records of Palm Beach County.

What are the benefits of eRecording?

  • Submit electronically - 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
  • Expedites recording process
  • Increases efficiencies, streamlines work flow
  • Reduces payment errors
  • Improves document security – you retain original documents
  • Reduces time gap for recording

Can I record any document via eRecording?

Most documents can be processed using eRecording. The most commonly eRecorded documents are deeds, mortgages, assignment of mortgages and satisfaction of mortgages. However, certain document types cannot be eRecorded.

How do I submit documents using eRecording?

Visit the eRecording web page for a list of available third-party vendors. Once you create an account with the vendor of your choice, you may submit documents from any computer with Internet access and a scanner.

Who do I contact if I have a problem with eRecording?

Please contact the eRecording vendor you are working with to address any problems or questions you may have about their services.  You may also contact the Clerk & Comptroller's office with general questions about eRecording at eRecordinfo@mypalmbeachclerk.com or (561) 355-2296.

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February 23, 2007 12:00 AM

Attitudes on gay stars show pattern

A former NBA center, John Amaechi, has announced that he is gay. It wasn't the first time a retired professional player spoke publicly about his sexuality. None had the courage to come out during his playing days.

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Robert Salaburu entered Monday's final table of the World Series of Poker Main Event at Las Vegas' Rio with the seventh-largest chip stack.

His run ended close to that predicted form.

The San Antonio native fell short of his championship aspirations, finishing eighth and earning $971,360. It's life-changing money for a 27-year-old, self-employed professional poker player.

It was a mixed bag of the highs and lows that come with playing the dangerous game of no-limit Hold 'Em poker.

After staying out of the action through the first 10 hands, Salaburu went on a run the following 20 that had him in complete control of the final table.

He picked up all five pots he entered, as his chip stack grew from the opening $15.15 milliion to $24.6 million, at the time the third-largest stack at the table. None of the remaining eight players won more pots through that span.

However, the downward spiral started to turn moments later.

The beginning of the end started three hours into the tournament when Salaburu had the unfortunate timing of running his Qs-Qh into the Kd-Kc held by Jake Balsiger.

Balsiger's hand held up after all the money got in before the flop, transforming Salaburu from a position of comfort into a somewhat desparate situation.

"Pretty hard to fold queens there," pro Antonio Esfandiari said on ESPN. "You have to call. If you have jacks, 10s or nines it's one thing, but there was a very good chance he was up against A-K."

Moments later, with Salaburu nursing a crippled chip stack, he moved all in with a pair of sevens before the flop and was called by a Qc-5c by Jesse Sylvia, the big stack at the table. Sylvia hit a queen on the final card to eliminate Salaburu from the tournament.

"I was real comfortable," a visibly shacken Salaburu said to ESPN. "All I can do is try to go deep again (next year). We'll see what happens."

There was a huge difference in prize money at the WSOP. If Salaburu would have finished in the chip position he started, he would have stood to take home over$1.25 million.


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McCollum Shut Down Immigration Raids

Sunshine State News – A Florida official’s report that claimed state authorities are not using immigration enforcement powers available to them prompted critics to conclude that there is no need to pass more laws to control illegal aliens.

The revelation, aired Monday at a Senate panel hearing, came from Michael Ramage, general counsel for the Florida Department of Law Enforcement. Ramage said that after 11 years on the books, Florida Statute 448.09 had never been used to prosecute employers who “knowingly” hired illegal immigrants.

The statute imposes $500 civil fines for a first offense and levies a second-degree misdemeanor for a second offense.

Ramage speculated that law-enforcement agencies’ failure to use the statute could be due to the relatively mild penalties. He also noted that law enforcement is a “reactive” business, whereby agents respond to complaints, as opposed to initiating action.

“If there are no complaints, there’s no investigation,” he told the Senate panel, which was hearing testimony on immigration issues.

Ramage’s report implied that state agencies had a functional enforcement tool at their disposal, but simply chose not to use it. That conclusion was seized upon by immigration proponents.

“We don’t need any new laws,” said Maria Rodriguez of the Florida Immigrant Coalition, likening immigration crackdowns to a “police state.”

In fact, FS 448.09 was effectively nullified more than three years ago by then-state Attorney General Bill McCollum.

In a Sept. 7, 2007, letter, McCollum advised Bay County Sheriff Frank McKeithen not to use the law, saying that it was “pre-empted” by federal immigration statutes.

McKeithen had been garnering national headlines for aggressively investigating work sites in the Panhandle county. The sheriff was using FS 448.09 to charge employers who had hired illegal aliens.

But when one of the defendants hired a Tallahassee attorney to challenge the law, McKeithen asked McCollum for an opinion. The attorney general then issued an “informal” written directive advising that the state law had been “pre-empted.”

Declaring that “both section 448.09 and 8 United States Code 1324a make it illegal to knowingly hire, recruit or employ an illegal alien as well as refer an illegal alien for employment,” McCollum quoted the U.S. Code’s “pre-emption” clause:

“The provisions of this section pre-empt any state or local law imposing civil or criminal sanctions (other than through licensing and similar laws) upon those who employ or recruit or refer for a fee for employment unauthorized aliens.”

But Sheriff McKeithen said his office was getting the “runaround” from federal law-enforcement agencies. Ultimately, McKeithen’s department joined the federal 287(g) program that cross-trains deputies to work with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents.

Though ICE protocols prohibit unannounced checks of job sites, McKeithen said his deputies have successfully used state laws covering “criminal use of personal identification” to arrest scores of individuals.

McKeithen also disputed Ramage’s claim that “no cases” were prosecuted through FS 448.09. “We had 10 or 12 cases — some pleaded, some paid fines,” he told Sunshine State News.

Though the Florida law remains on the books, McCollum’s “pre-emption” letter made it null and void — which explains its lack of use by state and local authorities.

Amid rising discontent over the federal government’s failure to control the influx and hiring of illegal aliens, Floridians for Immigration Enforcement (FLIMEN) says the state can be more proactive while avoiding the “pre-emption” trap.

Though states may not have authority to impose monetary fines for immigration violations, FLIMEN Vice President David Caulkett notes that the U.S. Code does allow states to enforce their licensing laws.

Sen. Alan Hays’ new E-Verify legislation (Senate Bill 518) would require all Florida employers to use the federal screening database to determine the legal status of job applicants. Failure to comply would result in revocation of business licenses. Hays, R-Umatilla, calls his bill the “Employment Eligibility Verification” law.

Rep. Gayle Harrell said she will sponsor a companion bill to SB 518 in the House. And if, as intended, she succeeds in removing FS 448.09 from the state statutes, the Port St. Lucie Republican will be entitled to file an additional bill.

Bolstering the state’s case, Ramage noted that President George W. Bush’s Justice Department determined that states do have “immigration authority,” and state Sen. Steve Oelrich, R-Gainesville, pointed out Monday that crimes “can be both federal and state offenses.”

Caulkett said Sheriff McKeithen’s experience in Bay County — and the gaps in immigration law — “prove why we need E-Verify.”

McKeithen, meantime, continues to pursue illegals.

“People talk and talk about unemployment. We just arrested 14 illegal aliens a month ago at a public-housing construction site where locals were trying to get jobs,” he said.

The sheriff’s website still posts this notice:

“The Bay County Sheriff’s Office has a special unit that is committed to enforcing state statutes against illegal alien activity. Do you know of any illegal alien activity or employers that hire illegal aliens?”

The Federation for American Immigration Reform estimates that 950,000 illegal aliens reside in Florida, along with their 186,000 U.S.-born children.


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A Snowy Winter Followed by Spring Rains Could Be Damaging to Your Roof.

By Alma Valenzuela | avalenzuela@wtvo.com

Published 04/01 2014 05:51PM

Updated 04/01 2014 06:33PM

You'll probably be seeing more of this this time of  year. (see attached video) A very snowy and icy winter will be followed by spring rains soon and that combination can be very damaging to your roof.

"This past winter with the level of snow build up we've had a lot of ice damming on roofs were the edge of the roof freezes ice builds up and then after works its way into the roofing system and eventually into the house," said Bob Raleigh President of Kanga Roof.

Illinois was one of the ten states with the most water related claims last year according to a State Farm study. Agent Brian Boyer a State Farm agent says last year was worse than usual.

"Last year we had a lot of spring rains and then in prior years. Again, I would say it's not trending upwards every single year. Some winters are dry winters so it depends on winter and spring," said Boyer.

So what about this year? Boyer says it's too early to tell but those who are concerned should ask about additional coverage.

"Homeowners policy generally excludes ground water damages so because of that there's two things you can do you can buy a policy from the federal government called the flood policy that covers for floods. Most local agents can offer that policy. In addition, you can get coverage from a sewer and drain backup," said Boyer.

And he says there's other simple solutions homeowners can take to protect their property.

"I always encourage people to take precautions. It doesn't make sense to have boxes in basements right on the floor. If you can have them up a little bit that's always smart," said Boyer.

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David Monteiro

David Monteiro is a native of Plymouth, Massachusetts. As a child, he showed an aptitude for drawing and creativity that became more evident throughout his adolescent years.

David continued his education at Massachusetts College of Art where he graduated with a Bachelors Degree of Fine Arts. Shortly after graduating, David began a successful career as proprietor of Monteiro Design, a graphic design studio. Aside from his artistic talent as a graphic artist, he excelled in technical and “free hand” illustrations.

Later in life, David developed a passion to paint. He recalled that his education at “Mass Art” taught him the traditional style of painting using a simple palette that consists of primary colors.Over the past several years David has advanced his training by attending several plein air workshops with various influential artists.

Though David spends many hours in the studio producing what is commonly called “studio paintings”, he is constantly drawn to paint on location regardless of weather conditions. David travels the New England seacoast throughout the year to capture the beauty nature has to offer. As an avid sailor he has always been intrigued by classic sailing vessels, which he often incorporates into his paintings.

David was awarded the Rudolph J Schaefer, III Emerging Artist Award at the Maritime Gallery at Mystic Seaport’s “33rd International Maritime Art Exhibition” Mystic, CT. He was also honored with the prestigious Joseph Gazzola Award for Excellence during his first year as member of the Copley Society of art, Boston, MA. He was selected to the “Between the Shining Seas” exhibit at the Wisconsin Maritime Museum and the Minnesota Marine Art Museum. David has been featured in the American Art Collector Magazine. He is a Signature Member of the American Society
of Marine Artists( ASMA).

David’s first solo exhibition of plein air paintings was a “sell-out” and his work is rapidly gaining international recognition from private collectors throughout the United States and Europe.


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NAACCR Policy Statement 99-01: Confidentiality

Population-based cancer surveillance and research are basic and fundamental activities in cancer control, reducing the disparities among populations in early detection, access to care, and receipt of state-of-the-art treatment. Cancer research is a requisite to the discovery of new prevention and treatment strategies, the very activities that will enable success in the war on cancer; In nearly all states and provinces, a newly diagnosed case of cancer is a reportable condition and cancer registration is required by law. Cancer patients may not choose not to be registered and may not remove their personal identities from cancer registry records. Facilities that service patients in the diagnosis or treatment of cancer may not choose not to participate in reporting. However, both patients and facilities are assured that their confidentiality will be protected. This must include the prevention of the release of their identities for legal purposes without their permission. Without this protection, compliance with cancer reporting statutes will diminish and the quality of the information reported about cancer patients will be adversely affected; Without complete and accurate cancer surveillance data, local health authorities will not have basic information to use for defining target populations for cancer control efforts, for identifying populations most likely to benefit from cancer screening and other early detection modalities, for developing sound public health policy that is derived from scientific fact, for prioritizing public health activities based on need or community burden, for responding to citizen concerns about disparate cancer burden, and for generating questions and hypotheses to be used in prioritizing and determining appropriate directions in research; Successful research cannot be achieved without participation of the public, both cancer patients and non-cancer patients (controls). Cancer patients must have the assurance that their voluntary participation will not result in violation of their privacy, protecting both the fact and details of their disease as well as additional information that they may be asked to divulge for research purposes; Information entered into evidence in legal proceedings becomes public record. The principle of protection of confidentiality is violated if the information is released without the patient's consent; For individual types of cancer, specific characteristics can be used or triangulated to produce unique records describing cases, even when the more obvious identifiers, such as name, address, or social security number (personal health number in Canada), are not part of the record. Many people, including judges and attorneys, are unfamiliar with how seemingly anonymous data items can be combined to deduce an individual's identity, especially in combination with other legally-accessible data sources. Redacting name, address, telephone number and social security number (personal health number in Canada) can still allow identification of individuals under certain circumstances; Population-based cancer registries are primarily funded through public dollars and these dollars are scarce and leave little resources for purposes other than registry operations; Legal proceedings involving cancer registries require substantial time and expense to produce information, to respond to repeated requests for the same information by multiple parties in the legal proceedings, to educate the legal professionals in the epidemiologic perspective, to correct misinterpretations of the data, and to ensure that promises made in court are actually upheld; Experience by at least one NAACCR member, the American Cancer Society, demonstrated that in one case data were conditionally released, and the recipients used the data beyond their original, permissible purpose, which was to use the information in a legal defense; and The uses, in the aforementioned instance, expanded into data reanalyses that did not follow the principles or guidelines for scientific inquiry, including sound scientific method, and appropriate dialogue within the scientific community to maximize the validity of the data results and interpretation, but rather released erroneous information directly to the lay public. This action required enormous resources by the American Cancer Society to re-analyze and to correct misrepresentation of the study findings.

Therefore, it is resolved by NAACCR, Inc. that:

The integrity of population-based central cancer registries must be maintained as a key resource to protect the public?s health and a key component of the public health surveillance system; The public health surveillance system must be exempted from restrictions on collection and retention of personal identifying information in medical privacy legislation; Personal identifiers for all cancer reports must be collected and retained in cancer registries without individual consent; and Data from cancer registries that would allow for the identification of individuals must be protected from disclosure in any legal proceedings. Position Approved by the Board of Directors on November 17, 1999


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NAB announces the Vacancy for Program Coordinator in 5 program districts. Please go to Download link for details.

About Us

NAB is a national umbrella organization of the blind. The central executive board of the association consists of 19 with 5 reservations for Blind Women members elected by the General Assembly held every three years among the delegates form (a) the central executive board, (b) district branch representatives in proportion to its general members, and  (c) five nominated by the board in which 33% are female. NAB has formed sector-wise committees in the areas of Women, Low Vision, Youth and Children. It has 40 district branches with 3000 general members across the country. The Association has planned to cover all 75 districts.

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Vision, Mission and Goals

Blind and Partially Sighted (BPS) persons of Nepal enjoying self-reliant and dignified life & capable NAB.

To empower Blind and Partially Sighted (BPS) persons through advocacy capacity building and practical work.

To organise the Blind and Partially Sighted (BPS) persons by ensuring representation at policy formulation level for enhancing their rights and improving their living conditions.

Welcome to Nepal Association of The Blind

समावेशी लोकतन्त्रको सार्थकता,हरक्षेत्रमा दृष्टिबिहीनहरुको अनिवार्य सहभागीता


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No. 12 of 2004

1. What is This Guide About?

This guide explains the Prevention and Combating of Corrupt Activities Act of 2004 (which we usually call 'the Act'). It forms part of the government's strategy to stop corruption and has been written for:
❉ Members of the public sector.
❉ Members of the private sector (businesses).
❉ Members of the public.
❉ Anyone doing training on the Act.

2. What is the Prevention & Combating of Corrupt Activities Act?

An 'Act' is a law that has been passed by Parliament. As its name suggests, the Prevention and Combating of Corrupt Activities Act aims to prevent and fight corruption in government and in the private sector.

The Act was Written to:
❉ Strengthen measures to prevent and combat corruption and corrupt activities.
❉ Create the crime of corruption and related crimes.
❉ Deal with investigations into corruption.
❉ Create a register to prevent people who use corruption from getting government contracts or tenders.
❉ Require people in positions of authority to report corruption over R100 000.
❉ Prevent people in South Africa from using corruption to influence members of the public sector of other countries.

The Act was also written to bring our laws in line with the United Nations (UN) Convention Against Corruption and the African Union (AU) Convention on Preventing and Combating Corruption. South Africa has agreed to follow both of these Conventions. Amongst other things, these Conventions require countries that sign them to:

❉ Take steps to prevent corruption.
❉ Create crimes to cover a wide range of corrupt activities.
❉ Co-operate with other countries to stop corruption.
❉ Impose strict penalties for corruption.

One of the tasks of the United Nations is to draw up 'international laws' (usually called 'conventions'). Countries are asked to show that they will follow these laws by 'ratifying' them. The UN adopted the Convention Against Corruption in October 2003. It was ratified by South Africa in November 2004 and came into force in December 2005. The AU Convention on Preventing and Combating Corruption was adopted in July 2003. It was signed by South Africa in March 2004 and ratified in November 2005. This convention has not yet come into force.

3. What is Corruption?

The legal definition in the Act One of the main things that the Act does is to make certain actions crimes (some of which might not have been regarded as crimes in the past). To do this, it has to 'define' or explain what the crime of corruption is. This is known as the 'legal definition' of corruption, which might be different to what you understand the word 'corruption' to mean.

Is either of the following 'corruption'?

❂ An employee who steals money from their department or the company they work for?

❂ Someone who changes their identity document to make it look as if they are old enough to get a state pension?

Although many people might call the above examples 'corruption', these do not fit the legal definition of corruption in the Act. Instead, they are examples of theft and fraud.

❂ Theft is the crime of stealing.
❂ Fraud is the crime of deliberately misleading or deceiving someone to cause that person financial loss or other harm.

Instead, the Act sets out a range of activities that are regarded as corruption – all of which have the following in common: Someone (A) gives (or offers to give) someone in a position of power (B) something to use their power, illegally and unfairly, to the advantage of A (or anyone else).

The person offering to give or do something in return for something is always guilty of corruption. And both parties (A and B) will be guilty of corruption if the offer is accepted.

Mr van der Merwe sells computers. He hears that a company wants to buy 20 computers. He finds out that Ms Mkhize is the person at the company who will decide which computers to buy. Mr van der Merwe calls Ms Mkhize and tells her that, if she buys the computers from him, he will 'donate' R500 to her for each computer she buys. By making such an offer, Mr van der Merwe is guilty of corruption. If Ms Mkhize agrees, both she and Mr van der Merwe will be guilty of corruption. The money or favour that is offered does not have to be for one of the parties involved.

Ms Meyer works for Acme Car Company. Her employer asks her to find six, cheap second hand cars. She goes to Mr. Ngonyama, whose cars are more expensive than average. They agree that Ms Meyer will influence her boss to buy his expensive cars if Mr Ngonyama makes a donation to her daughter's school. They don't tell Ms Meyer's boss what they have agreed. Even though Ms Meyer doesn't get a direct benefit, both she and Mr Ngonyama are guilty of corruption.

The money or favour that is offered does not have to be for one of the parties involved. It is also a crime for a person to 'offer to accept' something to use their position for someone else's advantage.

Constable Dube, a police officer, sees Ms Jacobs driving without a seat belt. He pulls her over and tells her that he could give her a large fine – but if she is prepared to pay him R50, he will let her go. Constable Dube is offering to accept a bribe – and he is therefore guilty of corruption. If Ms Jacobs accepts the offer, then she too will be guilty of corruption.

In other words, merely offering to do something or to accept something is corruption – even if the offer is not accepted. Lastly, it is important to note that there is no need for money to be involved for the crime of corruption to be committed. In fact, the Act lists many kinds of payment and favours that can give rise to the crime of corruption - such as giving someone a job, giving a donation (that need not be money) and releasing someone from a debt that they may owe if they do what the other person wants.

4. Why is corruption a problem?

Corruption causes problems for individuals, for groups of people, for communities and for the country as a whole.

• Corruption undermines human rights like the right to equality and to freedom of trade and occupation.
• When people pay bribes to get things that they are not entitled to (like old age pensions), there is less money available for people who really need it.
• Corruption increases the cost of public service. As a result there is less money for housing, health care, education or other services.
• Business costs, and costs to consumers, increase
• Corruption can lead to people getting promoted who do not deserve to be.
• Criminals get away with their crimes and more people commit crimes because they know they will get away with it. It also creates a breeding ground for organised crime.
• Corruption stops economic development in the country because people from outside will not put their money into such countries.
• Because corruption is a crime, corrupt officials have to be prosecuted and perhaps kept in prison, which is expensive and puts an additional burden on the criminal justice system.

5. What is government doing about corruption?

Since the first democratic election in 1994, the government has done many things to prevent corruption and to make sure that those who are guilty of it are punished, including:

The Code of Conduct for Public Servants (1997)

This Code must be followed by all public servants - anybody who violates it will be guilty of misconduct. Amongst other things, the Code says:

Public servants …

• Act in the best interests of the public.
• Be honest when dealing with public money.
• Report all cases of fraud and corruption to the appropriate authorities.

• Favour friends or relatives or abuse their authority.
• Use their official position to obtain gifts or benefits.
• Accept any gifts or benefits when offered them as these may be seen as a bribe.

The Public Service Anti-Corruption Strategy (2002)

Amongst other things, this strategy aims to:
❉ Make sure all types of corruption are covered by the law
❉ Make it easier for people to report corruption.
❉ Prevent corrupt people and businesses from getting work from government.

The Promotion of Access to Information Act (2000)

This Act assists people to get information from government and businesses and can be used to check whether corruption has taken place.

The Promotion of Administrative Justice Act (2000)

This Act requires government to follow fair procedures when taking decisions that affect the public or an individual. It gives people the right to request written reasons for decisions they disagree with, which allows them to see whether corruption influenced the decision.

The Protected Disclosures Act (2000)

This Act (often called the 'Whistleblowers Act') was passed to encourage employees in both the public and private sector to disclose information about unlawful and irregular behaviour in the workplace.

The National Anti-Corruption Forum (2001)

This forum brings government, business and civil society organisations (like NGOs) together to fight corruption in all parts of society. The Forum is also responsible for the National Anti-Corruption Programme (2005), which aims (amongst other things):
❉ To encourage everyone to follow the laws dealing with corruption.
❉ To help all levels of government discuss how to fight corruption.
❉ To conduct anti-corruption programmes in the public and private sectors.

The Prevention & Combating of Corrupt Activities Act (2004)

This Act deals with the crime of corruption (in both the public and private sectors) and is what this guide is about.

National Anti-Corruption Hotline

As part of its efforts to make it easier for people to report corruption in the public service, the government has set up a free 'hotline'. Because the identity of the caller is protected, people can call this number to report corruption without fear.

Regional and International Co-operation

The government co-operates with countries in the region and internationally to combat corruption.

This Includes:
❉ Co-hosting the 9th International Anti-corruption Conference in 1999.
❉ Signing a project agreement with the UN Office on Drugs and Crime to support the national anti-corruption programme (2001).
❉ Ratifying various regional and international laws, like the SADC Protocol against Corruption (2003) and the UN Convention Against Corruption (2004).
❉ Serving on the project team of the UN Office on Drugs and Crime that is developing guidelines for countries to comply with the UN Convention against Corruption.


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One of the largest neighborhoods in Brooklyn, Williamsburg has undergone a major metamorphosis in the last decade.

It’s transforming from a traditionally working-class neighborhood to a veritable embodiment of gentrification and urban rebirth. These days, tourists and day-trippers flock to Williamsburg for a little slice of cosmopolitan bohemia.

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#20Neighborhood popularity:

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Building Mix

  • 24% New Building
  • 14% Walk-Up
  • 12% Luxury Highrise
  • 8% Pre War
  • 8% Loft Building

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Welcome To 80 Meserole- Brand New Luxury in Brooklyns Most Popular Neighborhood...Larger than I've seen anywhere!

This brand new building boasts:
Stunning finishes throughout- attention to design and detail around every corner

One bedroom offers:
High ceilings
Large wide windows- fantastic South facing light
Spacious, bright living room

Chef's Kitchen

Large Island Granite Counter
Plenty of Prep space

Spacious Bedroom
Great Closet Space

Spa Inspired Bath
Deep Soaking Spa Tub
Elegant, soft lighting

$2,862One Bedroom + Extra Room

Apartment Details

Reduced fee: 25.0%Exclusive
Web ID: 1193969
Bedrooms: 1.5
Bathrooms: 1.0
Listed for: Over 3 Years
Last updated: Over 3 Years
Available: Immediately
Building: New Building
Pets: Pets Allowed
Balcony, Dishwasher, Elevator, Gym, Laundry Room, Storage Room
Nearby Subway Stations
  • G Nassau Av (0.22 mi)
  • G Greenpoint Av (0.34 mi)


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Financial District

Good transportation Fun nightlife

The Financial District, referred to as FIDI for short, has seen dramatic growth over the last decade, swelling from 15,000 to over 56,000 residents.

The neighborhood is all the way at the bottom tip of Manhattan, and it is evenly split between East and West.

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Building Mix

  • 83% Luxury Highrise
  • 6% Elevator/Laundry Building
  • 4% Pre War
  • 2% Elevator Building
  • 2% New Building

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Super state of the art luxury building in the heart of the Financial District featuring every amenity you can imagine. Doorman, concierge, high speed elevators, washer/dryer in every unit, tenant lounge, and so much more. Must come in and see for yourself.

Featuring a lovely, sunny 1 bedroom on a high floor, spacious, with amazing views. Open, state of the art kitchen, lots of closet space, huge windows, high ceilings, wood floors and much more.

Call me today so I can show you your new home.

No Broker fee on certtain units. Offering free rent on certain untis.

$4,500One Bedroom

Apartment Details

No fee1 month free
Web ID: 1254316
Bedrooms: 1
Bathrooms: 1.0
Listed for: ~ 3 Years
Last updated: ~ 3 Years
Available: Immediately
Building: Luxury Highrise
Dishwasher, Doorman, Elevator, Gym, In-Unit Laundry, Outdoor Space, Pool, Storage Room
Nearby Subway Stations
  • 2 3 Fulton St (0.12 mi)
  • J Fulton St (0.14 mi)
  • C A Fulton St (0.15 mi)
  • 4 6 5 Brooklyn Bridge - City Hall (0.18 mi)
  • R N City Hall (0.19 mi)


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Washington Heights

Quiet Near park

Extending from 155th Street to Dyckman Street, Washington Heights is home to some of the most interesting geographic features in Manhattan.

The neighborhood’s lofty name is derived from the fact that—at 256 feet above sea level—it is situated at the highest point in Manhattan. Because of its steep inclines, numerous "step" streets (one of which has 130 stairs) connect one street to the next.

The population of Washington Heights is over 150,000.

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Building Mix

  • 37% Pre War
  • 27% Elevator/Laundry Building
  • 18% Elevator Building
  • 12% Walk-Up
  • 2% Post War

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Welcome to this HUGE Two bedroom in INWOOD. With Hardwood Floors, Updated Kitchen and Bathroom. With Live in Super too! This Flat also enjoys very generous Light making it feel like your outdoors. Just steps too...24 hour Fine Fair Super Market! Planet fitness, CVS, Duane Reade, 711, Subway's, Foot Locker, Radio Shack, Chase, Capital One, Bank of America, New York Public Library, Mamajuana and Newly Opened Marina with over 75,000 sq ft of water front...Just a few of the Amenities this part of town has to offer. This place is also just baby steps to the A and #1 Train. Makes this place a pleasure to come home too! Call today for your private viewing..... Call or Text Me at or email me at

$1,750Two Bedrooms

Apartment Details

Web ID: NKA_LevelGroup_29530
Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 1.0
Square ft: 1000
Listed for: Over 3 Years
Last updated: Over 3 Years
Available: Immediately
Pets: No Pets
Nearby Subway Stations
  • A Inwood - 207 St (0.05 mi)
  • 1 207 St (0.22 mi)
  • 1 215 St (0.3 mi)
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Flatbush - Ditmas Park

Near park

As more people are drawn to the low rent of Ditmas Park apartments, and the neighborhood's convenient train access, great new restaurants and markets, Ditmas Park in Brooklyn is rapidly growing.

The area is on the B/Q line, express trains with a good track record. One bedroom Ditmas Park apartments for rent go for around $1,650. One beds are around $1,650, while two bedrooms apartments are typically $2,200.

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Building Mix

  • 36% Pre War
  • 18% Elevator Building
  • 17% Elevator/Laundry Building
  • 13% Walk-Up
  • 3% Other

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Pristine one bedroom with plenty of space right on the fourth floor of a spectacular prewar lowrise with mounds of natural light sweeping through. Newly renovated kitchen with a dishwasher, full bathtub in the bathroom, and oodles of closet space. Super close to transportation, specifically the B/Q Beverley stop and on a peaceful Flatbush block with a variety of shopping and dining options only steps away.

~Even if this apartment isn't for you, I receive listings everyday. Let's chat about what you're looking for, where there's Desiree, there's always a way!~

$1,600One Bedroom

Apartment Details

Web ID: 3560741
Bedrooms: 1
Bathrooms: 1.0
Square ft: 573
Listed for: Over 2 Years
Last updated: Over 2 Years
Available: Immediately
Pets: Pets Allowed
Dishwasher, Elevator
Nearby Subway Stations
  • B Q Beverly Rd (0.34 mi)
  • B Q Church Av (0.4 mi)
  • B Q Cortelyou Rd (0.43 mi)


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Sunday, 1 June 2014

Situational Unaware …..

Darwin’s theory came to mind as a Willow Wren hire boat passed us yesterday evening full of young people soaking up copious quantities of brown fluid.  Actually we had previously noticed them at lunch time moored in front of The Boathouse and imbibing the pub’s products.  They were a very vocal and merry crew.  However the most noticeable feature as they sped by at a very fast tick-over was the disposable BBQ burning away nicely on the only available flat area aboard…… The gas locker hatch cover!  Maybe it will be more than the sausages that get incinerated…..

I wonder if we have so “nannied” society these days that people are simply “situational unaware” and fail to consider the potential consequences of their actions.  Then if something does go wrong the majority fail to accept responsibility blaming anyone but themselves!  Perhaps this is one reason why we read of so many young western adults dying in a 3rd world country as a result of a stupid decision?

The painting from yesterday looks better but the brush marks are still slightly visible.  I tried using T-Cut on the bow hatch cover and whilst it has removed the faded paint the cover still looks chipped and scratched.  Obviously it will need to be repainted.

Today’s walk had me going in three different directions with Braunston as the hub.

The first circuit was towards Willoughby which is an interesting small village that has a recorded history going back to the Doomsday Book.  It also has a historical link to the canal with a long gone wharf on the Oxford Canal.

The footpath took me through fields of long grass until I reached an area immediately prior to Willoughby.  At that point the grass became manicured.  Then I realised it was a lawn (turf) farm.

The spire of Braunston church in the distance.  The grass was so well cut I (almost) felt the need to remove my boots when walking across it.

The Rose Inn at Willoughby

As I was making my way back towards Braunston I was joined by a Fox Terrier who seemed very keen to accompany me.  Eventually i heard distant cries and turned around to see a lady struggling to catch me.  The Fox Terrier was very disappointed when her owner insisted she return home.

Foxy and owner head back across the fields

I walked up through Braunston Village and then turned left down another public footpath that isn’t shown on the Open Street Map (OSM).  The footpath headed north towards Barby.

This farmer has done an excellent job of marking the public footpath across his fields

Walking back I could see the church spire on the right with the footpath heading south-east.

My route took me back through Braunston and down to the bottom lock where another section of footpath had me going due south.  I missed a post and ended up at the farmer’s gate.  He has an almost new (18 months) large two storey house on the top of the hill with spectacular views to the north.  I did mention to him that the house looked exposed and did he suffer from the wind.  Apparently they almost always suffer!  The price of having a great view.

Walking back I passed nb Windsong on the water point and had a quick couple of words with Pip.  Windsong was being fitted out when we visited Beacon Boats.  Next I passed nb Sanity Again having a slightly longer chat with Bruce and Sheila.  I’d not long arrived back at Waiouru when Stephen and Julie of nb Greyfisher passed us.  We last saw them at Aldermaston Wharf in early 2013.

Last night for us on the Braunston mooring as we need to start making our way north.

Jaqueline Biggs said...

Lovely pics Tom. I've only ever tried walking through that field in early march when it was mostly mud up to ankles!
Speaking of Darwin, have you ever heard of the Darwin Awards which grant first through tenth place to the person who does the stupidist thing? First place goes to some whose action is so stupid it has removed them from the gene pool. You can Google it. Some of the tales are quite funny.
Hugs to you and Jan,

Tom and Jan said...

That's no way to talk about Aussies! :-)


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January 4, 2013

Candrea Thomas
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NASA To Hold Commercial Crew Program Status Update Jan. 9
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - NASA will hold a status update news conference to discuss the progress of the agency's Commercial Crew Program (CCP) at 2 p.m. EST on Wednesday, Jan. 9. The briefing from Kennedy Space Center in Florida will be broadcast live on NASA Television and streamed on the agency's website.

Through CCP, NASA is facilitating the development of U.S. commercial crew space transportation capabilities to achieve safe, reliable and cost-effective access to and from low-Earth orbit for potential future government and commercial customers.

Briefing participants are:

- Phil McAlister, NASA Commercial Spaceflight Development director
- Ed Mango, NASA Commercial Crew Program manager
- Rob Meyerson, Blue Origin president and program manager
- John Mulholland, The Boeing Co. Commercial Programs Space Exploration vice president and program manager
- Mark Sirangelo, Sierra Nevada Corp vice president and SNC Space Systems chairman
- Garrett Reisman, Space Exploration Technologies Commercial Crew project manager

To participate by phone, media representatives must call the newsroom at NASA's Johnson Space Center in Houston at 281-483-5111, 15 minutes before the briefing begins. Priority will be given to journalists participating in person. Questions by phone will be taken as time permits. To participate via Twitter, journalists should use the hashtag #askNASA.

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Dale Jr. celebrates birthday with 500th start

October 11, 2013, Kenny Bruce,

Hendrick Motorsports driver thankful to be a part of sport for so long

RELATED: Full Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup coverage

CONCORD, N.C. – So what did Dale Earnhardt Jr. do for his 39th birthday?
For starters, the Hendrick Motorsports driver qualified sixth for Saturday night's Bank of America 500 at Charlotte Motor Speedway.
"It's been great," Earnhardt Jr., who turned 39 Thursday, said when asked about turning another year older. "Getting older is not awesome, but it's all how you feel, I suppose. I feel 20. I feel good."
Earnhardt Jr., the 37th of 43 drivers to take to the track during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series qualifying session, briefly sat second after his lap of 195.535 mph, trailing only teammate Kasey Kahne.
But Greg Biffle, Jimmie Johnson, Kevin Harvick and eventually pole winner Jeff Gordon proved faster, leaving Earnhardt Jr. just outside the top five.
"The car was really driving well," he said, adding the No. 88 Chevrolet "is just right where we need to be.

"It's been good all daylong. I think we're going to have a good race car this weekend. That (run) gives us a great starting spot and a great pit selection."

Earnhardt Jr. will be making his 500th career start on Saturday night, ninth most among active Cup drivers and 33rd overall. He is a 19-time race winner, but is 0-for-27 in Cup starts at the 1.5-mile track. He does have one non-points win here, capturing the 2000 All-Star race during his rookie season.
Start No. 500 isn't, he said, "that big of a milestone to me. I just hope I'm around for at least 250 or 500 more.
"I’ve really been blessed to have the opportunity to do what I do. I feel thankful every weekend to be able to get in some of the best cars in the series. I really mean that from my heart.
"It’s truly been a dream career for me and I never took it for granted that I would be driving race cars all my life and be able to make a living doing it. I’m real thankful and it makes me reflect on that kind of thing.”
One of 13 drivers in this year's Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup field, Earnhardt Jr. enters this weekend's race eighth in points and 54 behind leader Matt Kenseth. After a horrendous 35th-place finish in the opening Chase race at Chicago, he has posted three consecutive top-10 finishes, including a runner-up effort at Dover two weeks ago.
The Charlotte race marks the halfway point of the 10-race Chase.
While teams had only one practice session prior to qualifying on Thursday, Earnhardt Jr. said his car had speed from the time it was unloaded. Small gains on Friday would help him keep pace with those who were also fast a day earlier.
"We ran a couple of (race) runs early and thought that we had a good handle," he said. "We were really in the ballpark and really happy with how the car came off the trailer."
And that, he said, "is a good sign for us.”

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The low-cost carrier whose entry into Kenyan skies sparked off price wars with regional airlines said challenging market conditions affecting much of the aviation industry on the African continent have been "a lot more prolonged" than it had originally forecast, and therefore, results for 2016 will be "materially below" market expectations.

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Darrell Issa, the chairman of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, says he is confident the story behind the IRS’s targeting of tea-party and conservative groups applying for tax-exempt status will eventually come out. But patience will have to be a virtue. Issa’s staff acknowledged late last month that the IRS had handed over to the committee a little more than 10 percent of the documents the IRS itself has admitted are relevant to the committee’s investigation.

Last night, Issa spoke via Skype to the New York Meeting, a gathering of influential conservatives founded by Mallory Factor. Issa said that while his investigation is incomplete, he has concluded that at least one reform at the IRS is absolutely necessary. “While the IRS formally has only two political appointees — its commissioner and its chief counsel — it’s clear that political people are embedded throughout the agency in  ‘career’ slots,” he said. That can create real credibility and trust issues when the IRS is handling sensitive political matters.

Issa says he is thinking about a bill that would bar anyone from work in an apolitical “career” slot at the IRS for ten years if they come from an explicitly political position.

As an example, Issa mentioned the case of “Susanne,” a lawyer whom he said had worked for Democrats on the House Oversight Committee until 2008. His reference is to Susanne Sachsman Grooms, who NRO’s Eliana Johnson has reported joined the IRS in the year President Obama was elected. She served the IRS as an adviser to the deputy commissioner for services and enforcement and then as a senior counselor to the chief of criminal investigations.

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BRASELTON, Ga. – With more than 300 cars on the entry list for the Sports Car Club of America’s BFGoodrich Tires Atlanta Super Tour, close races were a lock.

It happened, and what transpired on Saturday at Road Atlanta for round five of the Eastern Conference Majors Tour, in many classes, was the Club’s own version of March madness.

Timed 30-minute races were on the docket for eight race groups, comprised of 27 Runoffs-eligible classes.

The first race of the day was highlighted by a cat and mouse game between two very different cars, repeated in two groups.

Kurt Rezzetano started his No. 36 Phoenix Performance/Ford Racing/Hoosier/Hawk Performance Ford Mustang on the pole, and pulled an early gap overall and in Touring 2 on the No. 02 Trianon/Fall-Line Porsche 997 of Andrew Longe. The two raced around the 2.540-mile circuit, approximately 20 seconds apart, with the Mustang in control of the early stages.

Likewise, the No. 04 Fall-Line Motorsports/Hoosier/Rytec Doors BMW M3 of Rob May played the leader role in Touring 3, setting the pace in front of the No. 07 HPD/BFGoodrich Tires/Hondata Acura TL of Luke Wilwert in the early stages.

Both class leaders worked through traffic on a very busy track. Any chance the two trailing cars would have had to prove their late-race superiority went out the window on lap 13 with just over 10 minutes to go. A turn-five incident involving four cars (Richard Baldwin’s Touring 3 No. 22 Zorro Racing/BMI/BFGoodrich Nissan 350Z, Greg Schermer’s Touring 2 No. 149 Posh Racing Porsche GT3, Amy Mills’ No. 14 Flatout Motorsports Mazda Miata and Joseph Guinta’s No. 163 Povoledo Track Day Mazda Miata) brought out a full course caution, ending the race under extended clean-up.

Each driver emerged from the incident without significant injuries, though the hairiest moment came when Baldwin’s Nissan clipped the mechanically slowed Porsche and barrel-rolled to a stop and was hit by Mills’ Miata.

The small formula cars came up next, with each of the class winners earning their trophies on Saturday. Tim Kautz’ No. 88 Braeburn/Two Dogg/Hoosier/Euroquipe Piper DF-3D Honda fell behind early in the Formula F battle and also trailed Clint McMahan’s No. 2 Satellite Racing Nova KBS-01 Formula 500 overall.

Kautz, making his first appearance since being presented with the Presidents’ Cup at the SCCA Convention, had the class lead by the completion of lap one, however, and a gaggle of Formula F machines trailed. In clean air, however, Kautz methodically stretched a gap until the checkered flag. McMahan lost touch with the overall leaders when he spun on lap nine, but stayed in front of the Formula 500 class to win.

The Formula Vee race had a running order that was mixed up every lap. Early, Steven Davis (No. 80 Hoosier/Butler Engines/Roxannes Headers Racer’s Wedge SB-1), Donnie Isley (No. 30 Agitator By Brookshire Agitator 016), and Jonathan Weisheit (No. 61 JK Technologies, LLC JK Technologies XP-1) each taking a turn at the front early on. Isley, unfortunately, pulled his car-camouflage wrapped to pit lane on turn 10, temporarily leaving Davis and Weisheit alone on the track.

If you weren’t closely, watching, however, you may not have noticed, as two laps later Isley’s sister car, piloted by Laura Hayes, appeared seemingly out of nowhere and moved right to the front of the field down the front straight. The addition of the No. 22 Protoform P2 made the battle up front three-deep again, and became four strong when Charlie Rogers caught up in his No. 23 Akula Motorsports Protoform P2.

Davis pulled off and out of the race just a handful of laps from the end, and Rogers fell back, leaving the last three laps the domain of Hayes and Weisheit. Weisheit saw the one to go board in front, but Hayes moved around in turn one. The pair danced through the turn 10 complex at the end of the backstraight side-by-side, but Hayes reappeared under the bridge in front and completed the final corner for the come from behind win.

The Spec Racer Ford race was a four car battle featuring four of the top SRF drivers in the country. Brian Schofield started up front in the No. 61 PM Racing SRF, but Trey Ayres’ No. 7 Ayres Racing SRF, John Greene’s No. 29 Jacky Jones Lincoln/PM Racing machine, and Franklin Futrelle’s No. 36 Comprent MotorSports/Futrelle Performance Coaching sled each took a turn at the front.

Not even a full course caution in the middle of the race could separate the group, as they once again pulled away at the green. Continuing to swap positions, Schofield was on the point with one lap to go. While the three behind fought for second through the turn 10 complex, Schofield turned a mistake-free lap and snuck away for a three-car-length win. Greene, Ayres and Futrelle followed at the finish line.

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Repairs were completed Wednesday and local natural gas utility service began to be restored in the far northwest corner of Minnesota, following a rupture and explosion Monday on a portion of Oneok Partners LP's 24-inch diameter Viking Gas Transmission Pipeline (see Daily GPI, May 27).

"Viking has completed all repairs and has completed all re-pressure activities," an Oneok spokesperson told NGI on Thursday, adding that the cause of the incident was still under investigation.

The early morning incident during the Memorial Day weekend knocked out gas distribution service to three small communities in the immediate area in Marshall County. No injuries were reported, and Viking began its recovery plan early on Tuesday.

The Viking pipeline begins at an intersection with TransCanada Corp. in Manitoba near the U.S.-Canadian border, running through central Minnesota into central Wisconsin. Near the site of the rupture it provides supplies to utilities serving the towns of Argyle, Warren and Thief River Falls, MN.

"Argyle and Warren utilities began relighting customers Wednesday night," the Oneok spokesperson said. "We do not know yet the cost associated with the incident."

The incident involved an explosion and fire that sent flames leaping more than 100 feet in the air, according to local news reports. A 15-foot deep crater was left by the force of the rupture. Six or seven families living within two miles of the rupture had to be evacuated.

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