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Reduces signs of dandruff
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Southern Cross Stargazer for May 18-24, 2014
At dusk Mercury climbs about 10 degrees above the northwestern horizon. Aim binoculars/telescopes from an unused school athletic field. Mercury sets by mid-evening. Bright Jupiter lies below the Gemini Twins, Castor and Pollux, west of Zenith. The dim Beehive star cluster shimmers to the left of the Twins.
Fiery Mars glows in Virgo in the east and is highest in the south by 1 a.m. The warrior planet sets in the west before dawn. Spica, in Virgo, follows Mars. Corvus, the Crow, flies across the south. The stunning star cluster Omega Centauri shimmers low in the south below Corvus.
By nightfall, silver Saturn rises in the east-southeast in Libra, and is highest in the south by 1 a.m. Saturn's rings tilt 22 degrees. Telescopes reveal the separation between the bands of sunlit ice and rocks that encircle the planet.
Brilliant blue Sirius sparkles in the southwest in Orion's Big Dog. Orion, the Hunter, slides onto the western horizon. Procyon, the Little Dog, trots after Orion. Capella guides Auriga, the Charioteer, lower in the northwest. Leo, the Lion, crawls westward. The Big Dipper hangs in the north. Its bowl always faces Polaris, the North Star. Aim binoculars to view the colorful double star in the curve of the Dipper's handle. Bright Arcturus, the Herdsman, sparkles in the east. About 10 p.m. Hercules leads Vega, in Lyra the Harp, and the vast Summer Triangle higher in the northeast. Cygnus, the Swan, soars within the Triangle. Huge Scorpius climbs higher in the southeast. Ruddy Antares, the heart, beats in the Scorpion's torso.
By 4 a.m., dim Neptune rises in Aquarius in the southeast. About 5:30 a.m., brilliant Venus, the Morning Star, glows in the east. Blue-green Uranus lies about 2 degrees left of Venus. Capricornus, the Sea Goat, wanders into the south. The Sagittarian Teapot shimmers in the south — toward the center of our Milky Way Galaxy. Scorpius crawls into the southwest. Westbound Hercules leads Vega and the Summer Triangle overhead. Queen Cassiopeia awakens low in the north-northeast. Pegasus, the Winged Horse, lifts higher in the east. Last Quarter Moon occurs 8:59 a.m.
A meteor shower may be most active from 3 to 4 a.m. as Earth cruises through the dust tail of Comet Linear. About 5:30 a.m. the waning moon leads Venus and Uranus higher in the east. By nightfall, Mercury reaches its highest altitude — 23 degrees above the northwestern horizon.
Compiled by Barb Yager, Southern Cross Astronomical Society, 305-661-1375, scas.org

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Do you like the changes to your class (as we've seen)? Will you be sticking with it, or are you more drawn to another class? Do you have the intention of maining RDM or SAM?
Do you like the changes to your class (as we've seen)? Will you be sticking with it, or are you more drawn to another class? Do you have the intention of maining RDM or SAM?
#TeamCersei #NeverDaenerys
Everything. Or well at the very least have one of each role good to go - I am fickle and can't stick to something long-term, I like being able to mix things up.
I'm still torn over whether I'm leveling RDM, AST, SMN or PLD first. xD
Do PLD. It looks like the changes are great, also those queue times, bb.
Reading up on the BLM's new abilities, I can already see what the rotation will be like in my head. I think it's going to play very similarly to how it plays now, honestly. Very little to reteach about that class.
#TeamCersei #NeverDaenerys
Tanks always have nice queue times tho!
I guess it depends if some of my old tanking buddies are leveling tanks first so I can
totally leech off their queuesassist them.
PLD. #shocking
Ninja, gonna barf on Garland with my new frog.
WAR, DoL, DoH. Same as ever. Anything beyond that depends on how much time I have, but I've got gear for PLD and MNK should I opt to level more battle classes.
Bow before the mighty Javoo!
Long time healer main for raids, but switched to RDM for raiding. No specific reason, just a little burned out on healing, I was unsure of the new healer changes and RDM just looked too cool to pass up. Now that I got experience in the expansion, I don't regret my decisions. The healers were a little messy before the QoL buff in 4.05, but in the meantime I've been playing the crap out of RDM. The playstyle is really straight forward and amazingly satisfying to build up mana to go into melee mode, jump out and just nuke someone!
I've been leveling SMN and strangely I've been playing it equally to BLM, even with how troutty everyone claims it is (and getting p. good at it too). Soooo, we'll see. :3
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Personal Contact
by: Nicole Companiytsev, Volunteer Administration Coordinator.
When I came in for my first shift at The Works in May, I remember how surreal it felt. I listened to the expectations and the plans – how us interns were joining the rest of the staff to ensure an entire arts festival gets put on. Amidst the excitement and vague panic, I remember thinking that before long I was going to be on the other side of this. We were being thrown into the midst of the action, and in about three months we would be looking back on this experience and reflecting on how far we'd come.
I knew that I would be on the other side of this, looking directly back on this moment of reflection, but that was a very theoretical kind of knowledge. It was very difficult to actually feel it, to believe that the festival would come together. I remember setting up the desks and staring at my inbox, unsure of how I was ever going to get off the ground.
For me, it was the people that really made it feel real. It was seeing the various departments start up and begin the process. It was meeting volunteers who are passionate about working with the festival, speaking with them as they dropped off their applications. It was the numerous people that came up to our table at the Fringe Volunteer Fair and the City Market on 104th, who asked questions and took applications and pins home. It was seeing their emails in our growing inbox. Finally, most recently, it was seeing all of the volunteers who came to our barbecue – a group of dedicated people chatting with the staff and other volunteers, learning about each other and all very excited to be there.
It's what makes it real to me now, and I look forward to it becoming even more real as we head into festival season.
About the author: Nicole Companiytsev is a writer and director with a passion for other societies – both the real and the fantastical. She completed her Bachelor of Arts with a double major in philosophy and anthropology in 2016, and is currently studying for her Master of Arts in anthropology at the University of Alberta. She has received a SSHRC-GSM scholarship to fund her research on modern culture and science fiction. She has written and directed three plays: "Two Evenings" with Celsius Youth Theatre (2012), as well as "Dream Spell" (2013) and "Narrator Syndrome" (2014) with Graffiti Mix Arts Collective. She is currently working on a novel that explores the boundary between the human and the alien.


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The server tagging application was created to provide engineers a way to add attributes to their servers.
At the time, approximately 12,000 production servers existed in the Nordstrom environment. Nothing was known about these servers.
When an issue arose on a server, it was impossible to know which team to contact and which applications were impacted.
We were looped in to this project after development but prior to release. The stakeholders were eager to ship and expected a thumb's up from UX. (Note: this was the team's first time engaging UX, so the workflow was less than ideal.)
Their app confused us. We knew without data our feedback wouldn't interest the team. My teammate and I flipped into guerrilla usability testing mode. We created a test script, gathered 4 four engineers, ran the study, and produced a results video in under 36 hours.
Since the team was resistant to feedback, we chose to create a short video. The video was less than 6 minutes. It provided enough time to convey the results, but didn't afford too much time for the audience to loose focus or object.
When the stakeholders saw 4 engineers fail the task to tag a server, they understood this product couldn't release in it's current form.
Together we prioritized 3 use cases and agreed each must be successful prior to release.
Prioritized Use Cases:
- An engineer searches for a single server and tags the server.
- An engineer searches for multiple servers and tags multiple servers.
- An engineer searches for a server using one or more tags.
Our second use case, we discovered during the initial usability study. Engineers can support 1 through n servers. Often they have multiple servers with a shared prefix, so they could tag these simultaneously.
Here's a clip from the initial test that shows one participant attempting to return multiple results:
In the video, the participant tries using a wildcard * to return the results. His reaction after trying and seeing the search results, "No, that's bad."
Interested in seeing more from this study?
Test Script
With our prioritized use cases in hand, we returned to sketch solutions. We felt the user's mental model had two distinct paths:
- Tagging server(s)
- Finding info about server(s)
We used these paths to redesign the application's home page. We created tabs to separate the activity. In addition, we reduced the amount of information on the page and added instructions for clarity.
See the clip below from one of the Axure prototypes we created after refining our sketches:
Although the user in the usability test video used a wildcard *, our developers informed us that this functionality would take more time. The partial search worked without the wildcard *, which is why we also included the example text below the search box.
A couple other features we added to improve the efficiency of the server tagging experience were:
- the ability to "Select All"
- results pagination
- adding another update button to the top of the results.
We tested the prototype with engineers and found the task success rate increased 100%.
Since we had worked with our developers during the refinement process, we were able to reconvene with our stakeholders and provide a timeline for the changes.
They released a week later. Within the first month, 92% of servers were tagged.
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As the above hopefully explains, Savages are embarking upon a UK headline tour this November, with the below dates going on sale this Friday, August 30th.
It follows a summer of storming festival sets across the globe, with The Forum marking their largest headline UK show to date. Ahead of these the band round up their summer festivals and support Queens of the Stone Age in between their own headline North American dates (which are also selling fast).
The newly added dates are:
5th – Brighton, Concorde 2 – Tickets
6th – London, Forum – Tickets
7th – Bristol, Trinity – Tickets
9th – Manchester, Ritz – Tickets
10th – Glasgow, Classic Grand – Tickets
11th – Leeds, Vox – Tickets
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Personal loans are very attractive to many borrowers for a number of reasons. They are generally easy to apply for, making it a convenient option for financial needs. In addition, personal loans are unsecured, which means borrowers do not have to provide collateral for the loan, and they offer structured repayment terms that are easy to understand.
Many borrowers consider personal loans for a variety of situations, although there are three reasons most people take out a persona loan:
Personal loans are also popular because they also allow borrowers to transfer several monthly bills into one, easy monthly payment.
Be careful about consolidating credit card debt to a personal loan, however, as many borrowers have simply charged up their credit cards once again, thereby putting themselves back into a financially precarious position.
Also, keep in mind that your home improvement can potentially raise the value of your home, thereby making a personal loan to accomplish certain home improvement jobs quite practical.


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Just ahead of the fattest nation's fattest holiday, November 26th (today) has been designated "Workout Wednesday," by the American Council on Exercise. I guess they're not impressed by how many plates of turkey you had last year (don't worry–I am). Well, if we MUST exercise, can we please use it as an excuse to buy some new workout flare? Yes, that sounds good.
Click through the slideshow above to shop some new tops and sports bras we're really feeling from Stylestalker (they are KILLING it) and Emi-Jay, like a "I Did It For The Insta" tank. I mean, isn't IG the only reason anybody works out anymore?


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The Lust List: Comfy & Cheeky
November 6, 2013 by Cori Sue
For the most part, I always err on the side that being over-dressed is better than being under-dressed. Washington is such a buttoned up, professional city, and its cocktail parties and galas tend to skew more conservative and traditional than not.
Moreover, I consider being well dressed a form of politeness, and I certainly would never want to offend someone showing up in the wrong style of attire.
Often times, I overdress just for the hell of it, because I think wearing pink lipstick, sequin blouses, and plenty of baubles in the middle of the day is fun. Because I can, and to use an over-used phrase, because you only live once. #YOLO, sequins at noon, Bitches.
However, as the weather gets chillier, and I get busier and ever more exhausted, I've been lusting after comfy, cozy sweatshirts. In the winter, I practically live in cozy grey knits with leggings and riding boots by day. By night, I'm in a sweater dress, tights, and booties. Easy, peasy. No need to be stressed about looking stylish.
Lately, graphic sweatshirts have come in to play as a force de riguer in the fashion world. My favorite fashion blogger, Blair of Atlantic Pacific, rocked the Zoe Karssen Creme de la Creme sweatshirt and now everyone is rockin' it.
Meawhile, adorable Joy Cho of Oh Joy! sports the comfy and friendly Hello! sweaters and our blogger pal Meg Biram has an entire line of Manifesto tees and sweaters.
So, there is a slew of adorable, graphic-print sweatshirts with cheeky catchphrases I'm lusting after as of late. As everyone is a Francophile nowadays, many of them are inspired by the Parisians and I'm just fine with that.
Unlike the vanitees of our high school days, these sweatshirts add just the right amount of sass without being vain or overdone.
So, next time you're in a hurry, throw on your favorite denim, put your hair in a top knot and toss on one of these cute graphic print sweatshirts. You're the creme de la creme, baby.


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In Sunday's Gospel, (Mark 1:12-15) Mark writes, "…the Spirit drove him out into the wilderness. He was in the wilderness forty days, tempted by Satan; and he was with the wild beasts;" It is hard for us to imagine living in solitude for 40 days. While there may be times that we appreciate the peace and quiet, it is not a common event for us to participate in, especially of our own choosing. And being surrounded by wild beasts for most of us is less than desirable! Yet, metaphorically, we are surrounded by wild beasts each and every day. All one needs to do is pick up any newspaper and "good news" is not in the majority.
It is rather easy for us to become jaded with the "wild beasts" in our secular world. The conflicts we witness in far away lands, the poverty, the crime and the hatred can pitch us toward hopelessness and despair. And often, because they are beyond our normal existence, we have a tendency to become slightly numb and experience a sense of helplessness. We begin to believe that since many of these atrocities happen "over there" we really don't have an ability to make a difference.
The ability to impact those global issues individually may be debatable, but the fact is we have wild beast always lurking in our own lives. These wild beasts may be lack of love or compassion, perhaps it is gossip or excessive pride or it may simply be a refusal to truly reflect on who we are and what we do. It is always safer to look at other's transgressions before we accept our own. Wild beasts!!!
So we enter this season of Lent in the hope we can face our demons and tame the wild beasts in our own lives. While there is no magic recipe, we have a formula that can assist us in our journey. Embracing the three pillars of Lent will provide us some strength and structure.
The journey will be challenging and different for each of us; Barriers for one may be opportunities for another. Regardless, it is a journey we all must travel if we believe we are Easter people. And as a Catholic/Christian community, we are Easter people, we believe in the Resurrection and we seek eternal life with Jesus.
May God bless you as you journey this Lenten season!


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This week, Katie and Grant drove with their team from Lexena, Kansas to help out our community. This was their second time coming, their first being the summer of 2013. Two years later, they were able to see the progress made, as well as help out families who were affected by the most recent storms this last spring.
When asked about their favorite part of the week, Katie told us about a woman she met while scouting for uncovered needs in a neighborhood. "Her house was hit by the tornado in May. She is crippled, so she was unable to reach her shelter in time." Miraculously, the lady survived the storm! Katie was able to bring comfort by sitting and talking with her, as well as offer hope by informing her about the services offered by programs like Serve Moore.
Grant recalled the joy on a homeowner's face when a finished project was handed back over. "We just finished painting the outside of house when he came out to talk to us. You could just tell how grateful he was." What was the most important part of this week? "Definitely interacting with the people!" they both agreed.
Volunteers are able to give local homeowners free labor, but the biggest gift they offer our community is taking the time to talk with and listen to our residents' stories. It's incredible how much of an impact that truly has on people's lives.
"The last tornados were a lot more destructive," Katie said while reflecting back on their first trip. Grant added, "It was heartbreaking seeing that much damage for the first time. But, it's so cool to see all the progress!"
You too can be a part of the progress we're making to bring renewal to Central OKC. To hear more stories like Katie and Grant's and find out how, go to www.servemoore.com.


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Neil joined Bretz, Flynn & Associates in 2012 after serving as an Assistant State's Attorney for Will County since 2007. Neil began his legal career in 2006 working for an intellectual property and business law firm. As a prosecutor for the Will County State's Attorney, Neil prosecuted DUI cases, criminal misdemeanor and felony matters, and forfeitures. Neil participated in over 140 bench trials, 28 jury trials, and argued in excess of 150 substantive motions.
At Bretz, Flynn & Associates, Neil practices in the area of Criminal Law with a primary focus on felony defense and defending forfeiture matters.
Neil is a graduate of University of Illinois and DePaul University Law School. Neil was a member of the Moot Court Trial team and was an extern for a Federal District Court Judge.
Client, who is in prison for murder, is charged with Aggravated Battery to a Public Officer, a prison guard. There is a video showing the incident and photos of the guard's injuries. During the trial, evidence came forth that the guard violated prison rules regarding inmate control and was retaliating against the client for reporting inmate abuses.
Result - NOT GUILTY after a jury trial.
Client's home was searched by police who had a warrant to search for drugs. Officers found no physical evidence of drugs at the home, yet they seized $1600 found in the house. No arrests were made and no charges were filed. Yet the police wanted to forfeit the funds as "drug proceeds."
Result - Court finds no probable cause to forfeit the money and it is ordered returned to the client.
Client is charged with multiple counts of Cannabis violations, including trafficking from California. Client has already been convicted in California of the same offenses. Client is then charged in Illinois, facing a minimum of 12 years in prison.
Result - The most serious charges are dismissed based on Double Jeopardy due to the California and the client is released with credit for time served.
Client is charged with Possession of a Controlled Substance with Intent to Deliver and Aggravated Fleeing and Eluding. Evidence shows that the client was the subject of search warrant, and during execution of the warrant, fled from the police with a quantity of narcotics. Client is also in the country illegally, but is in the process of obtaining citizenship.
Result - Successful plea negotiation resulting in no felony conviction, protection of his legal status, protection of the driver's license, and no jail time.
Client is charged with Driving on a Suspended License. Evidence shows that the police officer acted in an unconstitutional manner in stopping the driver.
Result - Case dismissed based on all evidence getting suppressed.


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Pre-Training Self-Reflection
Module Purpose
The purpose of this module is to:
Recognize and reflect on how we see ourselves in the world compared to how others may view us.
Understand how our self-identity and external identity enhances, limits, and affects our work.
Understand and reflect on how our own thinking and beliefs can guide the choices we make.
Acknowledge and reflect upon the similarities between ourselves and the families we work with.
Note: This module is different from the others. It provides us an opportunity to ground our thinking in a self-reflective and self-aware framework. It may be helpful to have a blank piece of paper and a pen when completing this module.


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The Mental Health Associate is a caregiver who assists patients with activities of daily living and provides nursing care to patients under the supervision of the registered professional nurse. Has knowledge of WRAP and has knowledge of providing appropriate group. Bachelor's degree in mental health field. Maintains required BLS Heart Saver/ Health Care Provider course completion
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Welcome to The United Methodist Church! This is the "seeker" site for non-members who may be exploring information about the people known as United Methodists. You are also welcome to visit the organizational site of the United Methodist Church at www.umc.org.
For United Methodists in West Virginia, visit the West Virginia Annual Conference website at www.wvumc.org.
Our West Virginia Volunteers in Mission enables people to go out of their home area and engage in various forms of mission work. Information on upcoming trips can be found at their website at www.wvvolunteersinmission.com.
Explore Calling is a United Methodist resource to help young people in discerning their potential call to ministry. It is also helpful for those who are mentoring or helping to bring discernment in this process.
Impact Missions strives "To ignite a contagious passion for Jesus Christ in the lives of people through prayer, teaching, outreach ministries and short-term mission service projects; enabling each individual to discover and exercise their God-given abilities, through serving others in the name of Christ." Richwood has been added as one of their newest project sites. Their last mission trip to Richwood was in 2007.
Links to General Boards and Agencies:
General Board of Discipleship provides resources and information for spiritual formation, worship, congregational development, etc.
Worship Resources - General Board of Discipleship provides resources for worship and music planners, leaders and participants.
General Board of Higher Education and Ministry provides information regarding United Methodist students, scholardhips, seminaries, Africa University, and other matters of higher education.
Other Sites:
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Lori's class takes a look at different ways to divide space when planning the quilting design. The first composition she teaches is rows. She demonstrates waves, a sun motif, and sailboats. I decided to attempt the waves. Just in case you weren't sure, those are definitely waves in the gray. Squint if you have to. My waves need more practice and it didn't help that my row wasn't straight. I had to improvise a bit with the ups and downs. But not too bad for a first try.
I really like watching Lori demonstrate each motif. She does a good job talking through the details for each one. As an example, those waves have several places where, if you aren't careful, you can end up with a lot of stitching in one place, which can become distracting. It is one of those things I wouldn't notice in the details of stitching a single motif, but it does make a difference in the overall look of the project. That was a great tip.
I like the way this design looks on the back of the block, too. I knew that it would be difficult to see any quilting on the printed fabric, so I used that opportunity to practice some straight line quilting.
The threads I used were from those I had on hand. All worked well. I had a few broken threads when the weight on top was different than the thread weight in the bottom. That has always been a challenge for me but it is one that is usually overcome with a little bit of trial and error.
The blocks I am using for quilting practice come from another Craftsy class, the 2012 Block of the Month. I really liked that class, too, but did not want to put all my blocks together sampler style. I have been slowly using them for various free motion quilting practice, and will probably finish them individually. They may hang as a set someday.
The second way Lori divides composition is in a grid format. She offered several grid style quilting motifs and my absolute favorite is the square flower. I love how nicely it fit in the four corners of this star block.
I stitched one up in the center square, too, but that busy fabric makes it hard to stitch and impossible to see. I made up the curved lines in the triangle blocks and can see that I need to either embrace my whimsical, wonky, imperfect style or I need to practice a whole lot more. I'll take a mix of both, thank you.
I really like the way this block turned out.
Lori also encourages doodling before quilting to get a good feel for the flow of the design. I have been a big fan of doodling for quite a while.
If you are interested in improving your free motion quilting skills, then consider this class. It is not a class intended for a beginner but is perfect once you have the basics down. This class is a great way to stretch your free motion quilting muscle.
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Other posts that feature free motion quilting:
Doodling to Improve Free Motion Quilting
Mother's Day Gift Making - Improv Pot Holders
Quilting Practice - Swirls
Quilting Practice - Leaves
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I just finished setting up the house for Christmas (though one of the blinkie reindeer in the front yard is listing...) and one of my favorite things is pulling out the kids' Christmas books. The box is SUPER heavy and I make my husband carry it up and down from the basement (I do all the other decorating, so he can carry the boxes!)
So tonight, we will put aside Pipi Longstocking (we read with our kids every night - I want them to love reading as much as I do) and start reading a Christmas book or two from now until the end of the year. It is my favorite time of the year!
I thought that today I would share with you some of my favorites in our library. I know that they are "kids" books, but trust me when I say I get as much joy out of these as my kids do!
First, let me say that we have stocked in our library all the staples like Frosty (which we sing the song at the end), The Grinch, Charlie Brown, Rudolph. The ones that I'm recommending are some of the more unusual books we have found.
1. Are You Grumpy Santa? by Gregg & Evan Spiridellis - This is by far my favorite of all our Christmas books and will get read at least every third night. Poor Santa just has one of those days where EVERYTHING is going wrong...unfortunately, it is the one day that Santa has things to do. My kids love the building up of everything from Santa stubbing his toe to Mrs. Claus putting him on a diet and I love the rhyme and ryhthm of the story and the beautiful illustrations. Everyone's favorite part is when Santa finally admits, "I'M A GRUMPY SANTA CLAUS!" We all yell it at the top of our lungs. (PS - I just looked on Amazon and they have another book called The Longest Christmas List Ever)
2. Who Will Guide My Sleigh Tonight by Jerry Pallotta and David Biedrzycki - This one is so much fun as Santa needs help delivering presents, and tries all variety of animals to pull his sleigh. From tigers who try to eat him to dolphins who take him for a swim, Santa endures a lot of stress until he finds the perfect animal to pull his sliegh. Great illustarations and the image of things like snakes pulling the sliegh, have my kids giggling through the whole story. (PS - this one also has another follow up called Who Will Help Santa This Year)
3. How Santa Got His Job by Stephen Krensky and S.D. Schindler - Another one I absolutely love as a parent. It answers all those questions kids have about how Santa can do things. Young Santa Claus is looking for a job, but each one doesn't work out. In his search for his perfect job, he cleans chimneys, delivers packages, takes care of reindeer at the zoo...you can see where this is going. A fun read that leaves my kids nodding their heads in understanding. (PS - Guess what!! This one also has another follow up called How Santa Lost His Job.)
Okay...this blog post is costing me money as add all of these books to my Christmas library!!
4. Olivia helps with Christmas by Ian Falconer - How can you go wrong with Olivia? And Olivia at Christmas is as much fun as you would expect from this percoscious little pig. My kids favorite part is actually after Santa comes and everyone opens their gifts...they get to say the word "maracas" and think that is the funniest word ever!
5. Finally, I'll share our Christmas Eve books. We first read a version of Clement C Moore's The Night Before Christmas and then we read about the The Christmas Story and the birt of Jesus. For us, that is the perfect way to end all the hype of the holiday and settle the kids in before everything quiet about the holiday goes flying out the window the next morning!
I have two new books (besides the three that I just ordered from Amazon!) that I plan to get this year; Fancy Nancy: Splendiferous Christmas and It's Christmas David! These are two staples in my house as I have a "Fancy Nancy" and a "David"...
And I almost forgot...If you are looking for some good grown-up or YA reads to give as gifts, Omnific Publishing is having a great sale! If you buy the print copy of a book to give as a gift, you get a free ebook of it (I would TOTALLY keep that one for myslef!!).
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And… here's my last photo for my final assignment in my photography class. It had to be done, right? No Gothic windows here… we live in the suburbs of 1970's ramblers and split-entry homes. So we borrowed the neighbor's house in the background because that was the direction of the light that morning. And it was COLD outside. You can see the frosty roof.
The first time we went out, the sun was still too low in the early morning. It got better a little later in the morning and we set up the shot again. I think it turned out okay. I'm half tempted to frame the 3 funky photos of us just for the fun of it. If I can find some cheap frames.
Along with just trying to appropriate old paintings, it was also interesting to read some of the history behind them. This one was especially interesting and caused a lot of controversy at the time it was painted in 1930. Most people think of a husband and his wife when they see this picture. But artist recruited his sister and his dentist to pose for the painting. His sister was appalled that it looked like she was married to someone twice her age and began telling people that it was a man and his daughter.
You can read more over in Wikipedia.
Hope you are all are having a good week.
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WONDERFUL! You are a delight. Merry Christmas.
I totally think you should frame them! Hang them on a wall proudly. Just pick up frames from the dollar store and spray-paint them so they all match. Add a quick, cheap sconce (also painted to match) from Lowe's or Michael's, or the dollar store if they have one, and put a little mini-quilt up there too. You could put it right in your entryway!! (I'm imagining that you have space there…)
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At Cone Communications, we support water because we are motivated to make a difference in the world. Today, I encourage you to find your reason. Maybe it's because you, too, believe Sarita should have the chance to go to school rather than fetch water. Maybe it's because you, like Rahmad, know the chaos and stress that water-related disasters can breed, and you want to help prevent that feeling from overwhelming someone else.
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Melrose Trading Post has been around for quite a while, but recently has undergone a change in ownership and changed up its marketplace a little. The flea-market-meets-craft-show takes place ever Sunday at Fairfax High School at the corner of Melrose and Fairfax in LA. Academy of Handmade friend Jessica Rives makes vintage-esque feminine lingerie recently set up shot there one Sunday. We asked her about her experience.
Q: So for background, what is that you make and tell us a little about your business.
Mansfield is my indie company's name where I design and make comfy art deco inspired lingerie. I also make accessories like bows and legwarmers, from the lingerie scraps and other repurposed fabrics.
Q: How did you get involved in the Melrose Trading Post and why did you decide to do it?
A: I've known about Melrose Trading Post for about 15 years. My mom and I sold perfumes there for awhile back in the 90s. Since Fairfax High School, where the flea market is held, is near my home, I figured why not give it a try? But honestly, I decided to sell my products there now because I'm going through craft show withdrawal. The major shows earlier in the summer were so fun! I really delight in talking to customers and other vendors and setting up my little home to sell from for the day.
Q: What was the day like? The setup? Heat? Customers?
A: The Sunday I was there, was HOT! It was a challenge to stay upbeat and motivated, in the heat with slow sales. I learned if I am uncomfortable under my shaded tent, the customers walking in the sun must feel exhausted! So, I am not discouraged from my first day of sales there.
Checking in and setting up in the morning was very easy and fast. When I reserved my spot, a lot of information was provided to me. I knew exactly where to go. The personnel checking in vehicles were super efficient, it seemed they were born to do this.
One thing I did notice is some people who go to the Melrose Trading Post go there to hang out. I saw groups of people without shopping bags not really looking around, but perhaps this behavior could have come from the heat.
Q: They seem to be more of a traditional flea market... were there other makers there?
A: There were other makers! There was an eclectic collection of us. One of my neighbors makes fairy jewelry. I saw crystal infused oils, woven handbags, art prints, furniture, bamboo phone cases, but yes the majority of the market is made up of traditional flea market vendors geared towards collectibles and furniture.
Q: Who would you recommend this market for and who is NOT for?
A: There are literally tons of different kinds of people and merchandise at Melrose Trading Post, it's worth giving it a try. I spoke to some diverse makers, and they have been selling there for over a year. Something good is happening for them there if they keep going back. But, I think jewelry seems to have a longer wait time to get a spot, but that shouldn't be a discouragement! No one does what you do like you do!
Q: If people do this show, what things should they be prepared for? We've heard that the spaces are first-come, first serve... true? Are there turf wars?
A: The info booth at Melrose Trading Post is a good resource. They answered my questions and you can also reserve spaces for the month. That may be an approachable way to start as well as the online application.
I remember when my mom and I sold there, we had the same spot every week, and I'm sure that is still possible. It may just take a few tries before you find your home because the spot may already be reserved by someone else for the following Sundays. I'm still unclear how this works since I don't have a permanent spot...yet.
As far as turf-wars, they may exist, but luckily I didn't encounter anything close to that. I found the people there to be good-humored and sweet.
Q: What's the application process like? The wait list situation? Cost vs. benefit?
A: Newbies to Melrose Trading Post, I think should be flexible in their schedule. I applied online with their Opportunity List application. This allows vendors to be considered to fill any empty spots on the second Sunday of every month. They offer this opportunity because some permanent vendors sell at the Rose Bowl on those days instead. Some newbie vendors said they waited months to get in, while others received a reply within a few days of submitting their application. I'm sure this is due to their merchandise.
The booth fees aren't scary. They start at $60 for a 10x10, and I like the central location because it attracts many tourists, which usually gives the vendors a new crowd of customers. I heard more foreign languages than English among customers. I also like that this flea market has been around for a long time. Its been advertised for over a decade already throughout the city.
Q: Anything else?
A: I want to repeat that flexibility and patience is useful for these kind of traditional flea markets. Be flexible: If an opportunity arrises to try a new experience - Take it! Be patient: If your first try isn't what you expected, try a couple more times to see if it gets better. This happened more often than not to most vendors I chatted with. After a few Sundays, the sales were worth staying for.
Q: Where can people find your stuff?
A: I sell my lingerie and up-cycled accessories on Etsy at mansfieldlingerie.etsy.com as well as craft shows throughout the year. Hopefully, I'll sell most Sundays at Melrose Trading Post too!


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Quiet rental on the water in Antigua
A luxury villa appointed to the highest of standard.
Each villa has all the necessary features to make your stay comfortable. All have full kitchens and lovely patios overlooking the beach and The Historic Nelson's Dockyard.
Galleon Beach Resort's Restaurant and Bar is only a few hundred yards away offering fresh seafood and tropical drinks. Not to mention the culinary delights on offer in English Harbour & the Dockyard. Five minutes by car or water taxi and your palette will be tantalized by the range of restaurants, bars & nightlife.
Impossible…Moondance has a CD player, cable channels on TV and a collection of DVD's, and a library with over 500 books for those lazy days. Snorkeling and Fishing are only steps below. Tours and chauffeured cars are available on request. Boat charters for fishing and pleasure can be arranged.
Sure, we can arrange a chef, but there are so many great restaurants & bars in English Harbour to sample. However, Moondance is so special you may not want to leave the property…
Safety boxes are in every bedroom & security personnel for your assurance.
It's all good and well to have a pretty villa, sandy beach and fabulous views, but when the day is done and the night has come…our beds start to strut their stuff! All our sheets are 100% cotton. Our beds are so special, we dedicated an entire page to them. ¡Buenos Sueños!


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'Texas Two Step' is an experimental minimum diameter, carbon fiber, two stage vehicle consisting of an 8-inch-diameter booster and a 6-inch-diameter sustainer. The tapered airframe among many other aspects of its complex geometry make this by far the most unique vehicle ever built by RPL. Featuring essentially two of everything, including dual-deployment recovery and full avionics systems for each stage, this rocket is also one of the most involved projects ever undertaken by the lab. Named by former RPL leader and lifelong Texan, Alec Leverette, 'Two Step' will be the first vehicle to ever take flight from RPL's 20 ft launch tower, a structure principally designed and built by Mr. Leverette himself. Flying low and slow to 10,000 ft, purposely breaking apart mid flight, and then cruising up to 70,000 ft at Mach 4, this rocket most definitely can dance!
Launched on April 27, 2013 from the Mojave Test Area (MTA), Texas Two Step christened RPL's new launch tower as it soared out under the power of its first stage booster to an altitude of 14,000 ft. Upon booster burnout, the stages successfully separated, but the second stage sustainer did not ignite. Detecting apogee the recovery systems deployed, but due to unexpected high horizontal speeds, these systems shredded and the sustainer lawn darted into the dry lake bed. Avionics systems in the nosecone allowed for the successful tracking of the vehicle which was recovered the same day about a mile northwest of its launch site. The first stage booster remains unrecovered.


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tried Omega, but it does not work over ice. Doppler, however, works well. It does not unlock over ice, as it will over calm water, so it is a reliable navaid. The four "R model" LC-130s operated by VXE6 are fairly well equipped, but the two old "F" models have outdated avionics and no external fuel tanks. The squadron has left one of them back at its winter base in California, and only flies "local" missions with the other. "Venerable" would be a kind adjective to describe the Antarctic Development Squadron's fleet. As I entered the operations room one of them was returning from the South Pole on three engines with an hydraulics problem. Nevertheless, despite their age, the Hercules are budgeted for up to 3,500hr of flying per Antarctic summer, with about four flights per day on average. Work begins in August with "Operation Wind Fly". This involves the first Hercules flying in from California to Christchurch and then on to McMurdo with start-up provisions for the scientific season. Maybe eight round trips will be made from New Zealand to Antarctica within two or three weeks before the Hercules fly back for some Californian sun. The crews then wait until October before flying to McMurdo en masse ready to perform the go-anywhere, take-anything trans- Antarctic shuttle. The biggest problem facing the squad ron is heavy maintenance. It is risky to jack up the Hercules in case they get blown over in an instant storm. Whenever necessary they are flown 2,000 miles to Christchurch to be fixed. Major bugbears to be sorted out on the spot by maintenance crews are hydraulic leaks—especially early in the season before the whole aircraft has had time to "cold soak". Even then, every other preflight inspection throws up an hydraulic snag. The first golden rule about life in Antarctica was explained to me by Norman McPherson, operations director of the New Zealand Department of Scientific and Industrial Research. It is simply "Never shut down a Hercules at the South Pole". Wind-chilled effective temperatures below minus 100°C are not unknown, and it can take 18hr to heat up a cold Hercules bit by bit, until it is flyable. The other rule—explained by a kindly soul who shall remain anony mous—is "Never pat a husky". It is not that they are vicious—quite the reverse. It is simply that they always operate in pairs, and while you are patting one of them the other will use your leg as a tree substitute—there being no trees in Antarctica. Long before the little red speck became visible over the ice sheet, I could hear the throb—like a dumper truck with a rusted exhaust. The noise was unmistakeable. A Huey was in the neighbourhood. Every summer, starting in October, six 15-year-old UH-lNs of VXE6 clock up l,500hr of Antarctic flight. With their PT6 Twin Packs they can operate at up to 15,000ft altitude—a vital capability because Antarctica has many mountains, and the 6,000ft-thick ice sheet makes it the highest continental plateau on earth, despite the fact that much of the land has been pushed beneath sea level by the weight of ice. The South Pole itself is 9,000ft above sea level. Helicopter pilots such as Lieutenant Commander Phil Tetlow often spend whole days out with scientific parties— typically transporting 1,5001b loads of five people, plus their equipment together with building supplies, such as warm water. Why warm water? Simple—throw it over a pile of stones and you have instant concrete. The Hueys are flown strictly by visual flight rules. "Go IMC and you are in big It - j RNZAF air drop Unlike the ski-equipped American Hercules, the wheeled RNZAF aircraft cannot land in Antarctica except on the Ross Sea ice runway during a short season each summer. Here a Hercules of 40 Squadron, RNZAF, parachutes diesel fuel to a new scientific base. The aircraft had previously dropped a single 14,0001b load of prefabricated panels which were assembled into a labora tory. Photo courtesy of the New Zealand Department of Scientific and Industrial Research. trouble", says Tetlow. They fly with two pilots plus a crew chief who is an integral part of the flying team, especially when landing in that Antarctic enigma, the rock-strewn iceiess dry valley. Without his vigilance, skids would get hooked in rocks and flip the helicopter on to its back. It is all seat-of-the-pants stuff for the , US Navy helicopter pilots and some New Zealanders on exchange with them. It is extremely challenging flying, especially 13,000ft up on Mt Erebus, as the power fades with altitude and controls go mushy , in the thin air. Oxygen is mandatory for pilots above 10,000ft, but the Hueys carry H only a 30min supply, so on these missions the pilots have to get in quick, do the job, * and get out again. <, This year, for the first time, a detach ment of two or three helicopters will be * operating from the Beardmore glacier, mid-way between McMurdo and the Pole. Joe Mazza says that they will probably .* dump fuel halfway to Beardmore by Hercules, then ferry the helicopters in two stages. The Hueys are pretty reliable and have a three-year maintenance cycle. So each Antarctic winter one goes back to Califor- < nia in a Hercules for heavy maintenance, [ and two more return for light main tenance and continuation training. The ' remaining three are over-wintered in ( Antarctica, where scientific research would be almost impossible without them. Six Bell UH-lNs are flown by VXE6 in Antarctica. Landing sites vary from the volcanic crater rim of Mt Erebus to this enigmatic iceiess dry valley, strewn with rocks 28 FLIGHT International, 12 January 1985
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April 23, 2003 is a day that Natalie Gilbert will never forget. On that day, when she was 13 years old, she was scheduled to sing the national anthem for the 2003 NBA Playoff Game between the Dallas Mavericks and the Portland Trailblazers.
As she stepped forward in front of a crowd of 20,000 fans and began to sing, she forgot the words! Embarrassed and not knowing what to do, an unlikely hero stepped forward. Maurice Cheeks, then head coach of the Blazers, came to her aid. He lifted the microphone to her mouth and sang along with her (although out of tune) and helped her finish the song.
Midway through the anthem, the entire crowd began to sing and finish the anthem as well.
Our Senior Pastors are much like young Natalie. They are standing on stage in front of the crowds in need of help, in order to accomplish the God-ordained task at hand. The Executive Pastor can and should be the #1 support that the Pastor has. In order to be of great help to your Pastor, here are several tips that will help you be successful in your role right from the start! These tips come directly from God's Word, Exodus 4:14-31, and are from one of the first XP's—Moses' brother Aaron, the Levite.
Tip #1—You must have a relationship with God and the pastor
In Exodus 4:14, God asks Moses, What about your brother, Aaron the Levite? What is revealed in this verse is that the person that God was appointing to support Moses had a close relationship with God and Moses. In Jewish tradition, a Levite is a member of the Hebrew tribe of Levi. This tribe served particular religious duties for the Israelites and had political responsibilities as well. They were traditionally pledged to God's service.
You can't be effective as an XP without a real, authentic relationship with God and pledge yourself to Him. After all, you're doing His work! Executive Pastors carry the responsibility of ensuring that the practical needs of the church are met. In essence, we are the hands and feet that enable the vision and spiritual growth that your pastor preaches and teaches about. XPs also have to ensure that policies and procedures are implemented efficiently, in order for the church to operate with excellence. It's impossible to carry that load without talking to God and receiving guidance, direction, and protection from Him.
The XP position is not one for the weak. Oftentimes you, as the XP, hear the murmuring and complaining within the church before the pastor does; this is due to the fact that you are the one that is known for planning and strategizing how to accomplish the vision. They know you have a high level of authority and will voice any and every concern they have, which is often negative. It can, at times, be discouraging.
With that said, your encouragement and strength is found in God and not your own abilities. Your skill level is not enough to sustain you while doing this great work. God and God alone is that source. As you seek to be successful in your role, start by ensuring that you have a real, authentic relationship with God. Otherwise, you'll end up lost—personally and professionally.
Not only do you need a close relationship with God, but you also need a close relationship with your pastor. The text also reveals this closeness in verse 14. The text mentions that they are brothers! I believe that God was sovereignly providing Moses with someone that had an intimate knowledge of who he really was. This close relationship is one that you, as an XP, must be intentional about cultivating through time with your pastor. This closeness is cultivated during work hours, but, more importantly, during non-work hours.
It happens while watching sports together, family get-togethers, one-on-one lunches, and at any other time that you can find to spend with your pastor. It's particularly important because it allows you to make decisions, even tough ones, which you know he'll support because you understand his heart. It also allows your pastor to understand who you really are, as well. He'll begin to know your strengths and areas for opportunity, both personally and professionally. A pastor and XP that have a close relationship are a confident duo that can do great things for God, together, as leaders in His church!
Tip #2—You are the "vision carrier," not the "vision caster"
In Exodus 4:15-16, God told Moses that He would tell him what to say and, in turn, Moses would tell Aaron. Aaron's role was to communicate that vision to the people. God could have spoken to Aaron directly, as He did later in Exodus 4:27; however, we serve a God that understands order.
Moses was chosen by God to lead Israel. God made it clear that Moses was to cast the vision to Aaron and then Aaron to the people. This is a clear model of "organizational chain communication" to leaders and members of a church—or any organization for that matter. First, the leader must get the other leaders on board; then, those leaders must embrace the message and take it to the rest of the group.
As XP, you can't get ahead of your pastor and confuse your role as being the "vision caster" instead of the "vision carrier." God didn't purpose you to do that! Embrace your role and you can be successful as an XP. You must be able to handle hearing the vision first, as vast as it may be, and then find a way to internalize the message and share it with the appropriate people. Later, in Exodus 4, we see Moses sharing everything that God had given him with Aaron. He didn't hold back. He was comfortable sharing God's words and miracles with Aaron because he was confident that Aaron could handle it.
Your pastor should be able to trust you in the same way! Oftentimes, people have an issue being "second in command." Foolish ambition can cause people to be out of God's will for their lives. Being ambitious is not wrong; however, it's when we are ambitious without God's direction that we can fail. A pastor and XP with clearly defined roles as "vision caster" and "vision carrier" can do great things for God, together as leaders in His church!
Tip #3—Find a way to be an "encourager" to your pastor
In Exodus 4:14, God tells Moses that Aaron will be glad to see him. To put this in the proper context, the two brothers had not seen each other in forty years. Imagine not seeing your brother for that long; naturally there would be some awkwardness or distance between you. Even worse, imagine knowing that your brother was a fugitive on the run for murder!
If we tell the truth, there would not only be awkwardness and distance, but skepticism as well. Not so with Aaron! He shows us in verse 27 how to look past the baggage and embrace the leader with open arms. Imagine how encouraging it must have been to Moses for his big brother, who could have looked down on him for his past sins, to kiss him on the cheek.
This encouragement was the "ice-breaker" that allowed Moses to share with Aaron all that God had spoken to him and shown him. As you serve with your pastor, find a way to encourage him. Leave him written notes, send text messages, speak well of him to others, or whatever creative gesture you can think of. An encouraging XP creates an atmosphere of trust! This trust allows the pastor and XP to work together on a high level and enables them to do great things for God!
The three tips shared are the tip of the iceberg! I truly believe that God has purposed you for your role as XP and that you and your pastor can accomplish great things together for His kingdom!


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Artists are at their best when they can push their artistic vision to its fullest. However, when this runs against what the majority of people might want to purchase it can be hard to make a living. So, how do we fulfill our creative vision and still afford to live?
We start from what I call a 'minimum effective audience' or the smallest number of people willing to invest enough money so you can afford to focus on making art. With the right strategy we can find our minimum effective audience and make the products they want to buy at a price they are willing to pay.
In my last article I talked about crafting an experience at your convention booth. This experience needs to extend to the items you're selling. What types of items does your audience want to purchase? What type of materials make sense to print your work on? These are great questions to ask yourself to fulfill the wants of your audience and help yourself stand out even more. Most importantly we have to price effectively and offer a range of products to allow our audience to invest what they are willing to.Read More


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Is It Ever OK to Withhold Kisses and Hugs?
Following up on yesterday's blog post about what we should and shouldn't withhold from our spouses, I received a question:
[D]o you kiss and hug someone with whom you don't feel close and by whom you don't feel loved?...Kiss and hope you'll eventually feel it? Hug and enjoy feeling close to he who talks to you through gritted teeth?
This is a great question. I did not mean to imply kisses and hugs should never be withheld, only that withholding them to manipulate your spouse to give you more of them won't help a marriage.
Don't kiss and hug if it doesn't make you feel good about your relationship. In this case, search for every little sign that you really are loved, setting aside your expectations about how you ought to be loved.
Gritted teeth are a sign of resentment, of unmet expectations. You can't do much about your mate's unmet expectations, but you can do something about your own. Stop doing whatever makes you feel resentful (including kisses and hugs), and let go of your ideas of how you ought to be loved.
Expect to be loved (i.e., do not accept any behavior that a decent human being would protect you from if a stranger did it, like physical harm, believable threats of harm, or emotionally damaging diatribes or snipes), but try not to expect love will be shown through fairness, gifts, shared activities, loving words, emotional support, conversation, or taking out the trash before the garbage truck arrives. While you're tapping your foot waiting for any one of these, you're missing out on the others. You're not noticing them or you're actively discouraging them.
If there's something you need, ask for it. If your mate cannot or does not provide it, find another way to get it (without violating the integrity of your vows). I find that it helps to really drill down on needs that begin with the words "I need him to..." You are powerless to meet such a need, but it's usually not your real need.
For example, if you need an orderly kitchen, it doesn't matter that he's the cause of the disorder, because he's not the only one who can create order. If you need more praise or more deep conversation, he's not the only one who can provide it. Even if you need more physical touching, there are massage therapists, dance classes, facials, hospitalized children, nieces and nephews, and pets who can provide a good bit of touch and bring your need down to a level he may be more comfortable dealing with.
It's amazing how much a relationship changes -- and how quickly -- when any of the resentment in it is drained. I love hearing the astonished reports of those who try it.


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Auto recalls are one of the only ways to remove defective cars from the roadway when there is a chance that they could cause serious accidents. For Americans of all ages, crashes are one of the biggest causes of fatalities, which is why auto recalls are especially vital to us. You may be surprised to find that, since 1966, over 299 million motor vehicles have been recalled for defects – and this number is steadily rising!
An auto recall becomes necessary when it is determined that an entire vehicle or part of a vehicle is not compliant with the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard or when there is a safety-related defect. You see, the Federal Motor Safety Standards are set for a very specific reason: to make requirements for parts of a vehicle that affect its safe operation while on the roadways. With these regulations in place, you can be assured that you will be protected from death or serious injury in many cases. However, if there is a defect involved with a vehicle, it will be taken care of in many ways.
Recalling Due to Defects
The Department of Transportation's National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has been given the authority to issue vehicle safety standards as well as helping in the recall and defects process regarding vehicles. One of the best and most helpful services that the NHTSA offers is a VIN search on their website for when car owners are unaware of a recall action. They realize that a defect is present when such a defect poses a risk to motor vehicle safety, and exists in a group of vehicles of the same design or manufacture.
There are many common defects that vehicle owners come across in our modern times. Here are some of the most common:
- Steering components that break suddenly, resulting in loss of control
- Accelerator controls breaking or sticking
- Wheels that crack or break
- Windshield wiper assemblies failing to operate
- Seats that fail unexpectedly
- Wiring system problems that result in fires
- Car ramps that collapse
- Air bags that deploy when not in an accident
When it is determined that a vehicle has a defect, a manufacturer must take the necessary steps to reach drivers so that they can be protected. This means that they must notify all consumers by first-class mail and give an evaluation of the vehicle's risk to motor vehicle safety. The manufacturer must be able to explain to consumers the safety hazards that are involved in these issues.
Holding a Responsible Party Liable
When you file a claim against a liable party after you have been injured by a vehicle defect, you want to make sure that you correctly identify all potential defendants. This means that you should include all participants in the chain of distribution in regards to your vehicle. This could include the manufacturer, parts manufacturer, car dealership, shipper, and more.
Were you injured due to a vehicle defect and wonder where you can turn? Fortunately, we can help you with your claim. Call us today for attorneys who have experience in vehicle defects and get started on your claim!