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"The difference between the almost right word and the right word is really a large matter—’tis the difference between the lightning-bug and the lightning." - Mark Twain
The opposite of a correct
statement is a false statement.
The opposite of a profound truth may well be another profound truth.
Niels Bohr (1885-1962), physicist
"Beware the man of one
book."
Saint Thomas Aquinas (1225 - 1274), Theologian, philosopher
Life is not a journey to the
grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well
preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, thoroughly used up,
totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming:
WOW - What a Ride!"
"Consciously or unconsciously we all strive to make the kind of a world we like."
Oliver Wendell Holmes
"We Lakota have a close relationship to the buffalo. He is our brother. You can't understand about nature, about the feeling we have toward it, unless you understand how close we were to the buffalo. That animal was almost like a part of ourselves, part of our souls." Lame Deer, Lakota
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Add a few drops of vanilla to the water of your humidifier to add a sweet fragrance to your home.
When cleaning your computer or TV screens never spray directly on to the glass. The cleaner may drip down the screen and damage the components. Spray the cleaner onto a soft cloth and then wipe the screen.
If you get a rash from the back of a wrist watch, brush the back of the watch with clear nail polish.
When it wears off repeat. Sometimes if you have too much acid in your body this will happen.
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Hartford-AP, June 28, 2006 6:28 AM) _ A state arbitrator has ruled that a former prison guard fired two years ago for his alleged association with the Outlaws Motorcycle Club should not have been fired.
James Kight was fired in 2003 after he allegedly lied to state investigators about his association with the bikers' group.
Kight, a prison guard since 1992, will be put back on the state payroll and will get back pay and benefits from February of 2005.
Kight is the second state employee to get his job back after being fired in the case involving the biker club.
In March, an arbitrator gave Randy Sabettini his job back. At least two other grievances are pending from men who were disciplined for associating with the club.
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Buying Grass Seed
The labels on grass seed all look pretty much the same and by law must contain consistent information. The label lists the percentage of each seed by weight, its name, place where it came from, and what percent of the seed you can expect to sprout. In addition, the label tells you what percentage of weed seed and inert matter the package contains and when the seed was tested for germination. The most important things to look for are improved varieties, current-year test date, and weed content of less than 1 percent.
For more information like this, get a copy of Organic Gardening For Dummies, by Ann Whitman.
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Madison Vacations - Madison Tourism
The sprawling University of Wisconsin sets the tone for this college town of cafes, bookstores, brewpubs, numerous restaurants (more per capita than anywhere else in the U.S.) and a good share of cultural and historical attractions. Stunning glacial waterways make the City of Lakes one of the more picturesque state capitals in the country. More than 150 parks offer residents and tourists plenty of recreational areas to choose from. If you visit the campus, be sure to try the famous Babcock Ice Cream at Memorial Union or Babcock Hall, before or after a visit to the Elvehjem Museum of Art's collection of Greek, Roman and Egyptian antiquities. And to really get into the college spirit, head over to State Street's eclectic range of ethnic restaurants. Be sure to try the mouth- watering bratwurst sandwich on a homemade bun at State Street Brats, a student favorite. At the end of State Street, the white granite, Roman Renaissance-style Capitol dominates the skyline and offers an observation platform for views of the city and lakes.
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A biker and his ol' lady were sitting in the living room and he said to her, "Just so you know, I never want to live in a vegetative state, dependent on some machine and fluids from a bottle. If that ever happens, just pull the plug."
His ol'lady got up, unplugged the TV and threw out all of his beer.
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BABCOCK RANCH PURCHASE SIGNED INTO LAW
On Monday (6-19-06), I (Jeb Bush) signed the Babcock Preservation Act, taking the state a step closer to completing one of the largest and most unique conservation purchases in Florida's history. The new law provides $310 million to acquire nearly 74,000 acres of the Babcock Ranch property, which spans both Lee and Charlotte counties in Southwest Florida. Placing Babcock Ranch into public ownership preserves in perpetuity a vast expanse of wildlife habitat, a valuable water-recharge area and an historic working ranch. This massive endeavor was made possible because of the unwavering commitment of partners at every level of government and a community united by a desire to expand its economy and protect a truly unique part of Florida's landscape.
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| Always measure Washing detergent. Using more doesn't clean better but can leave a residue in clothes and can leave soap scum in your washer. Also increases cost by using more.
Always get a raincheck! If the store has run out of an item on special, it is well worth it to go to the service desk and request a raincheck. This will enable you to get the item at the sale price after the sale has ended. Be careful -- some rainchecks have an expiration date.
Are you looking for a cheap night out? Concerts in the local park, art displays and picnics are wonderful, cheap 'date' ideas, whether for you and your significant other, or just you and the kids. Some local zoos are free too.
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Dehumidifier Not Working?
Dehumidifiers are generally trouble free, but they do require maintenance. You need to empty the tank; clean it periodically to keep bacteria and mildew in check; vacuum the dirt from the coils; and replace the power cord and plug if they get worn.
You can tell when a dehumidifier needs to be fixed -- when the weather is hot and muggy but there's not much water in the tank. Here's what you can do to get it working again:
Clean and vacuum the coils. Dirty coils also cause freezes. So whenever they accumulate a lot of dust, clean them.
Tighten the screw on the fan shaft. It may have slipped.
Replace the fan motor if it's barely turning (low revolutions per minute).
Take it to a service technician if Steps 1 through 3 don't fix it. The compressor may not be working or the dehumidifier may need recharging.
If you notice one or more fan blades that are bent, they will have to be replaced before they damage the motor.
For more information like this, get a copy of How to Fix Everything For Dummies, by Gary and Peg Hedstrom and Judy Ondrla Tremore.
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The Unofficial Eve
Wednesday, June 28, 2006 By Brett Rowland Vendors were busy unloading their wares in downtown Hollister Wednesday afternoon in anticipation of the biker horde that many expect will descend upon the city this weekend without regard for the City Council's decision earlier this year to cancel the Hollister Independence Rally for 2006.
"We don't even know if anyone is going to come," said a man, who declined to give his name, unloading boxes of T-shirts, leathers and other motorcycle gear from a Good Sports truck. The company's tent, a staple during past rally weekends, was put up Tuesday in the vacant lot next to Metropolis on San Benito Street. At least two other vendor tents have been set up throughout the downtown area, but still, no one knows how many bikers are planning to thunder into town this year.
Dave Ventura - former president of the Hollister Independence Rally Committee that organized the rally for nearly a decade - was on San Benito Street Wednesday watching vendors set up for the "unofficial rally." He estimates that about 20,000 bikers will stop in Hollister over the course of the weekend. Others have predicted as many as
50,000 and as few as 10,000.
"There will be more bikers than cops," he said. "And there will be enough bikers to keep the cops busy."
Last year, the city-sanctioned 2005 Hollister Independence Rally drew about 120,000 people over three days.
During past events, several downtown streets were closed, hundreds of vendors hocked their wares and there was a variety of live music, contests and shows. Motorcyclists were permitted to park their beloved bikes up and down San Benito Street.
This time around, the streets will remain open, parking regulations will be enforced and attendees at the unofficial rally will have little to do but drink in local bars. The City Council voted 3-2 in February to cancel the annual rally, which has been the city's signature event since 1997. The roots of the rally stretch back to Fourth of July in 1947 when Hollister gained national attention after a couple thousand motorcycle enthusiasts rampaged the city - driving into bars and ignoring local police. While many of the news reports from that first unofficial rally have been found to be exaggerated, it was that event that forever branded Hollister as "The birthplace of the American biker."
When it voted to cancel the 2006 rally, the majority on the council cited financial concerns. Hollister was stuck with a $250,000 public safety bill after last year's event. While money was the main motivation in the decision to cancel the rally, council members said they were also concerned about safety after a near clash between the Hell's Angels and Mongols motorcycle clubs at the 2005 event.
For the last four months, law enforcement agencies throughout the Central Coast region have been honing plans to work with the Hollister Police Department during the rally weekend, said Chief Jeff Miller. Miller doesn't know how many bikers are coming and he isn't saying how many police officers are coming.
"We'll have a great number of officers in the downtown area and an extraordinary presence from the California Highway Patrol," Miller said. "Welcome to Hollister, follow the rules and obey the laws."
Miller said all parking laws will be enforced throughout the weekend, including time limits.
"Your best bet will be to park legally," he said.
Miller has hosted several meetings to talk about the rally weekend with area law enforcement agencies this month. He said the Hollister-Gilroy California Highway Patrol; California Department of Justice; Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control; San Benito County Sheriff's Office and State Parole Department have all confirmed plans to assist the Hollister Police Department during the rally.
Although it has canceled the rally, the city will still have to pay overtime for Hollister police officers who will be on duty during the Fourth of July weekend. The city may also have to pay room-and-board costs for officers from other agencies if they are called in for assistance. However, the costs are expected to be significantly lower than those for the 2005 rally. Hollister City Manger Clint Quilter has estimated the city will have to shell out between $70,000 and $130,000 this year to cover the cost of public safety, additional trash receptacles and portable toilets downtown.
Hollister Mayor Robert Scattini vowed to eat his phone if this year's unofficial event cost the city more than $150,000.
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Article published Jun 28, 2006 Nudist resort offers secluded location to unwind Ocean Isle Beach | "We're really kind of boring people," Carol Love says, munching on a sandwich. Carol isn't wearing any clothes.
The location is Brunswick County's Whispering Pines nudist resort, where a horse pasture and tent and trailer sites are encircled by trees. International Paper owns most of the surrounding woods, except for the nudist subdivision next door, making Whispering Pines protected and private.
"There are people in Shallotte, born and raised, who never knew we existed," Carol says.
Safety is a big issue for Carol and Jerry Love, owners and managers of Whispering Pines. They're careful about the people admitted to Whispering Pines.
"We screen people ... make sure they're the right kind of people," she said.
"It's about freedom from clothes if you don't like to wear clothes in the hot weather, and that's all it is.... If you have to look around, there's no relaxation in that. It's just creating stress," she said.
"Most people think you take your clothes off and automatically are going to have sex," she said, "but that's not it.
It has nothing to do with that at all."
Whispering Pines is a family resort, Carol said.
"Our preacher is a Baptist preacher," she said, and the resort even had a Christian nudist conference for several years running.
In the summer, resort goers organize their own activities. They have cookouts - even bring guitars and put together bluegrass jams.
Sunbathing by the pool is very popular. "Most nudists want to tan," Carol said.
As with many vacation spots, winter traffic is fairly slow, so Carol and Jerry organize bonfires and oyster roasts for their guests.
The facilities include a hot tub for cooler days, and the pool can be heated as well.
"When (guests) take their clothes off at the gate, they leave their troubles outside," Carol said. "We have salesmen who come in for a couple of hours during the day to get away from the phones."
A year's membership at Whispering Pines costs $200. Day passes cost $15 per couple, and accommodations run from $10 to $15 per day for tent or camper sites to $80 per day for rental units.
"Some people live here every single weekend," Carol said, "and spend their vacations here."
The Loves lived in Columbia, S.C., before moving to Ocean Isle Beach. Jerry was a paint contractor, and Carol accounts receivable. They became members of Whispering Pines in 1990. When the owner made it known he was selling, the couple took the opportunity to purchase the resort. They have been there for 13 years now, with Carol taking care of the yard work and Jerry maintaining the buildings.
A few years ago, Carol started taking in "rescue" dogs. There's plenty of room on the spacious property for all 11 of her adopted pups, plus one that belongs to their daughter. She also has three horses, a "rescue" pig named Peggy Sue, two cats and six birds - a cockatoo, a ring-necked parakeet, a sun conure, a cherry-headed conure and two Amazon parrots.
In addition to that, she cares for the ducks and turtles that make their home in the pond by the resort's community building.
Whispering Pines family nudist resort was established in 1974.
Then it was called the Apollo Sun Club. Later, the name was changed to Coastal Pines. It became Whispering Pines in 1989.
"We get new people constantly, trying it for the first time, and a majority, after the first 10 minutes, they're stuck,"
said Carol. "They don't want to go back home and put their clothes on."
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