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Policy Team
We constantly monitor the latest developments in the agricultural world in order to advise members, and lobby departments and bodies whose decisions affect Welsh agriculture.
Are you a member looking for advice and guidance on an agricultural policy issue? Contact your local office in the first instance, or become involved in the policy committees.
Head of Policy - Dr Nick Fenwick
Nick grew up on hill farms in the Talerddig and Machynlleth areas of Montgomeryshire. He studied chemistry and computational chemistry at Bangor University before returning to Montgomeryshire in 1999 to complete a PhD in Theoretical and Computational Statistical Chemistry. Prior to joining the FUW policy team in 2004, he ran a computer programming and consultancy business, specialising in IT for agricultural and rural businesses, and was also a project officer for the Forestry Commission/Heritage Lottery funded Story of the Forest oral history project. He is married to Elizabeth Sian, an artist, graphic designer and theatre designer. Elizabeth and Nick have two daughters, Myfanwy and Morfudd. In his spare time Nick enjoys playing and listening to music, and has written and recorded with numerous bands including Tystion, MC Mabon, Bazwca and Huw Haul.Selection of publications and articles:
- Testing times for tackling TB (Institute of Welsh Affairs, February 2017)
- Don't twist reality to create the wild Wales of English romantic myth (Guardian, 2013)
- Modelled impacts of badger culling on cattle TB in a real area with geographic boundaries (Veterinary Record, 2011)
- Welsh farmers will be relieved that the badger cull is going ahead (Guardian, 2010)
- A Portrait of Machynlleth and its Surroundings (Coch-y-Bonddu Books, 2009)
- Computer simulation of a Langmuir trough experiment carried out on a nanoparticulate array (Journal of Chemical Physics, 2001)
- The rapid and accurate determination of germ tube emergence site by Blumeriagraminisconidia (Physiological and Molecular Plant Pathology, 2000)
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Senior Policy Officer- Dr Hazel Wright
Dr Hazel Wright possesses a Bachelor of Science degree in Zoology from the University of Glasgow and a PhD in Parasitology from Aberystwyth University. Hazel was appointed as the FUW's Commodities Policy Officer in 2008 and was promoted to the position of Senior Policy Officer in 2010. Prior to these appointments, she was involved in post-doctoral research projects encompassing a wide range of topics; including host-parasite interactions, energy budgets and trade-offs and parasite proteomics. Such projects included an investigation into the survival mechanisms of the sheep liver fluke, Fasciola hepatica and an examination of the ways in which parasite infection can alter the carcase quality of the host under a variety of feeding and growth regimes.
Hazel has published in a variety of peer reviewed scientific journals and has a strong interest in disease biology. Hazel represents the Union on various groups such as the DairyUK Action Group for Johne's disease and the Animal Welfare Network Wales.
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Policy Officer- Charlotte Priddy
Charlotte was appointed as Policy Officer in 2016 and she specialises in Rural Development – inparticular focusing on the Rural Development Plan and wider Agri-Environmental schemes. Day to day Charlotte's role can be very varied, but each day is based upon advancing the interests of the members of the FUW and working with other organisations to help create a rural Wales that is not just sustainable but resilient, for future generations. Charlotte facilitates the Younger Voice for Farming Committee and the Farm Diversification Committee, and along with this represents the FUW on a number of external committees including the Programme Monitoring Committee for the Rural Development Plan. Since joining the Union
Charlotte has started learning Welsh understanding just how important the language is to many in Wales, particularly those in farming communities.
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Policy Officer- Bernard Griffiths
After a short spell as an assistant nurseryman with Ceredigion County Council, Bernard joined ADAS (Agricultural Development and Advisory Service) at Pwllpeiran Experimental Husbandry Farm at Cwmystwyth in the Cambrian Mountains where he "enjoyed a career spanning over 30 years" working on a wide range of research and some consultancy projects in the agriculture and environmental sectors. The trials work he undertook involved animal husbandry, nutrition studies, breeding, animal health and welfare, and system studies in the hills and uplands. Following the withdrawal from the site in 2011 he spent approximately two years in the arable crop production team. He has published in scientific journals on various topics including
- (1997) Stocking rate comparisons on semi-natural rough grazings in the Cambrian Mountains. In Grassland Management in the 'Environmentally Sensitive Areas'
- (2000) The strategic use of feed blocks to manage sheep grazing in the uplands. In Grazing Management: The principles and practices of grazing, for profit and environmental gain, within temperate grassland systems.
- (2002) The Impact of Environmentally Sensitive Areas Policy in Relation to Conservation and Farming Objectives in Conservation Pays?
- (2002) n-alkane concentration in semi-natural plant species found in upland areas of the UK
- (2008) Comparative diet selection by cattle and sheep grazing two contrasting heathland communities
He joined the Farmers' Union of Wales policy team as a Land Use Policy Officer in April 2014.
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Kirk Originals and Overfinch have collaborated on a brand new, exclusive collection of sunglasses. The Kirk Originals x Overfinch capsule collection showcases the expertise of both brands, combining entirely handmade craftmanship with bold and confident designs to create beautiful, exquisitely detailed sunglasses.
Crafted in high grade resin acetate and featuring sterling silver embellishments. Such understated design and timeless shapes are the hallmark of British luxury, created by England's finest frame makers.
Inspired by an archive find of 1950's and 1960's frames. The Kirk family had been making eyewear in London since 1919. They achieved cult status with it's unique modern update of classic styles.
We recently previewed the collaboration with Overfinch at our London Fashion Week Men's event in Mayfair. The luxury capsule collection contains three frames in Black, Smokey Grey and Tortoiseshell with each showcasing both brands attention to detail and craftsmanship.
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AUSTIN, TEXAS (August 20, 2013)—Results of the latest bi-annual survey of economic developers by Avalanche Consulting conducted in July show that leads, prospect visits, and expansion prospects increased for economic development organizations (EDOs), but announcements and startups decreased.
"These are the chief economic officers for 160 cities and regions in the U.S., and they have their fingers on the pulse of what's happening," says Chris Engle, Avalanche Consulting's Vice President. "They are talking to companies about whether they will grow and expand and economic developers continue to see steady improvements in prospect activity – which is an indicator of future job growth."
The country appears to be splitting into two growth camps, with nearly 50 percent of economic developers saying prospects increased and 50 percent saying prospects decreased. Very few communities indicating activity has been flat/same. "This bifurcation in the economy, with some communities advancing and others stalling, is an indication that much of the country continues to feel the grips of the past recession," says Engle.
Perceptions of the national economy have improved since our previous survey in January. Now, 34% of economic developers believe the economy is good – double January's 17% – and for the first time since we began the survey (Q4-2009), positive perceptions outnumber negative perceptions. This more positive opinion of today's economy continues into the future: 88% of economic developers believe that the economy will be the same or better in 6 months.
"Today's positive perceptions of the national economy and the lack of negative expectations is a solid indication that the road to economic recovery has smoothed and will continue," says Engle.
Negative opinions of federal policies have tempered somewhat – today, 62% still believe federal policies are currently poor, down from 73% in January 2013.
Definition of Prospect Activity
Prospects are companies that are considering an expansion/relocation and are competitively evaluating multiple cities as part of their decision. Economic development organizations often assist these companies with their information needs, site and building search, workforce assessments, and/or financing and incentives. Prospects are flagged as various types as they move through the decision process:
- Lead – A company makes an initial request for information or indicates that an expansion/relocation decision process has begun.
- Prospect – A formal "Request for Proposals" is usually sent, which includes the requirements for the project. Prospects can be Expansion Prospects or Relocation Prospects.
- Visit – A community is short-listed and company representatives visit multiple communities to gather and confirm information.
- Announcement – A company makes a decision and issues a public statement announcing the winning community for the company's expansion/relocation.
Avalanche Consulting is one of the nation's leading economic development consultancies specializing in economic and workforce development, strategic planning, target industry analysis, workforce demand assessments and marketing plans. Learn more at: www.AvalancheConsulting.com
The Economic Development Activity Index is a bi-annual survey of U.S. economic developers to gauge changes in prospect activity, job announcements, and perceptions of the economy. While other surveys exist to measure sentiment of businesses or consumers, this survey is focused on economic development leaders, who have unique insights on the future of job creation in U.S. communities. The most recent survey was conducted July 15 – August 1, 2013.


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|Missional Living: The Luke 10 Challenge…
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Luke 10:1-24 is, I suppose, one of the key passages in the whole arena of the missional conversation. It is the story of Jesus sending out the 72 disciples to the towns and villages that He would be visiting in the coming days. I think the reason I am so fascinated by this passage is simply because it breaks the whole idea of mission down into relatively easy to manage chunks. So what are those chunks?
There is so much more that we could talk about in these verses, but what I have shared above is some of the thinking behind all that we are doing in our community, through The Urban House. In just over a week, we will be hosting another street breakfast in our home – danish pastries, croissants, and real coffee. This is still the first step in the 3-Step Plan, the sacred meal if you like, for we pray that Jesus will be at the very centre. It is the place of discovery, where we continue to learn what our community needs, what they dream of, their hopes and their fears. It is the place where the Holy Spirit can and does inform our very next steps.
Please pray with us that our neighbors come, that they are open and engaged. Please pray that, though we may not speak directly of the Kingdom of God on that morning, the community will feel the peace and blessing that comes when the Kingdom of God is near to us.
The seventy-two disciples came back to Jesus rejoicing, they pretty much said to the Lord everything we did in Your Name had power, it all worked. Jesus' reply was that He had seen Satan fall in power, that as the disciples spoke in Jesus' Name, Satan became weaker and weaker – "…I saw Satan fall like lightening from heaven." But He also cautioned them to rejoice more that their names were written in heaven. These words of Jesus remain equally true today.
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Why not Try Your Local Library for a Holiday Adventure
This week's blog was going to be a companion for the Hi-Lo readers, the topic being a guide to finding books for advanced readers. However, while there was relatively little information on helping reading who are struggling, there was a dearth of information on what have your advanced readers looking at. Everyone seems to have an opinion on what your child should be reading if they are an above average reader, and the range is so varied I could not really detect any commonality. In fact, as a parent of an advanced reader, I found the information more confusing than enlightening. In fact it became annoying after a while because there was no doubt that although the recommended books were interesting, I could not see my son reading any of them. In fact my son constantly surprises me when choosing books, so much so that I find it hard to buy books for him.
So I took a step back and thought about what I did when he first showed an interest in devouring books. I did something very old fashioned, I took him to a library. I told him all the books in the library could be taken for nothing (provided we returned them on time) and that he could choose what he wanted to read at whatever level on pretty much whatever topic. He now loves the library as he can choose books that he reads in five minutes that I would never consider buying him, and he can choose books he is not quite sure about because I am not going to get annoyed because he only reads one chapter and puts it down. He also chooses non-fiction books on the his interests of the moment and the graphic novels he loves to read. In fact there are whole new worlds in there he can lose himself in, and he very often does. In fact I often have to drag him out of there.
I then thought about this a little more and realised that one of the highlights of our holidays is going to the bigger library a couple of suburbs down. My son spends time in the kids section and I top up my books in the adult sections (well also sometimes the teenage section also). It has become a bit of a holiday treat for us and sometimes, if we read fast or chose books we did not really like, then we go back again. This started me thinking that for a low cost holiday activity the library can be fun for readers and non-readers alike. For readers it can be a special treat, and for non-readers a chance to maybe find that elusive book that sparks their interest in reading. There are also DVDs and music in libraries now which can act as a draw for this reluctant readers, and a great range of graphic novels that are good fast holiday reads. In the non-fiction section there are books on drawing and cars and ancient treasures to tempt those who have interests other than reading. So there should be something that meets everyone's interests.
The grey matter then went to work and I thought why not turn the library adventure into a bit of fun? There are great library activities that can get kids looking into different areas of the library, and as a completion reward maybe a picnic in the park after to let off some energy, or to relax and read some of the books they have. Armed with this idea I jumped on my trusty internet and there are a lot of great references for scavenger hunts in libraries for all levels, and I also found these two sites that might help with some different ideas: EHOW has a page of games to play in the library, as well as some other ideas for book related activities for children, but my favourite was librarygames.com as it has some simple one line activities that you can get your children involved in. Or, really, you could just let your children browse and find the books they might love for a lifetime.
So this holidays when your children are bored and want something to do, why not take them on a fun outing to the library? It may just be one of the best adventures they have.
I ransack public libraries, and find them full of sunk treasure.
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Bar restaurant des Touristes
Food shop - Delicatessen - Regional products, Besse-en-Oisans
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Bar, grocery, hikers on the GR 54 road will find all commodities on this stop, as well as fresh fruits and vegetables. Specialties, local products. Génépy aperitif. Packed picnics.
Description: Bar restaurant des Touristes
In a friendly atmosphere, Gilles and Irene, will make you discover local cuisine: crozets farçis, cheese and blueberry pie, and their mountain dishes. Possibility of catering and accommodation on site on furnished accommodation.
Customers and groups
- Groups
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Throughout the year : open daily.
Adult menu : from 14 to 20 €
Child menu : 8 €
Group menu : from 14 to 20 €
Dish of the day : 11 €
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Bar restaurant des Touristes
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E-MRS 2016 Fall Symposium, 19-22 September 2016, Warsaw, Poland
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E-MRS 2016 Fall Symposium, Advanced Composite Materials: production, testing, applications, 19-22 September 2016, Warsaw, Poland
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FIBRALSPEC Poster @ EuroNanoForum2015 Conference NTUA has attended the EuroNanoForum2015 that was held in Riga, Latvia 10-12 June 2015 and presented project poster: Functionalised Innovative Carbon Fibres and Nanofibers: Novel Precursors with Cost Efficiency and Tailored Properties, created by: Elias P. Koumoulos, M. Koklioti, S. Anagnou, E. Milioni, K. Mpalias, I.K.Kartsonakis, Costas A. Charitidis
The workshop 'FROM MATERIALS TO ELECTRO-OPTICAL DEVICES' was held in Athens, Greece, on the 17th of February 2015 and was co-organized by FIBRALSPEC at the School of Chemical Engineering in National Technical University of Athens (NTUA). The event was a joint effort between Fraunhofer Institute for Applied Polymer Research and NTUA, in which participated 10 high-level speakers presenting materials with advanced electrical properties, new production technologies and applications. There was a separate part dedicated to the properties of carbon fibres. FIBRALSPEC participation in the workshop successfully indicated the need for improvement of materials, pointing out the impact of carbon fibers in all innovative aspects of materials and industrial new perspectives. National Technical University of Athens (NTUA) had the chance to disseminate FIBRALSPEC Project's message by attracting the interest of scientists from multidisciplinary fields, representatives from academia, research organizations and general public. FIBRALSPEC Participants During the Workshop, FIBRALSPEC was represented by the following members of NTUA group: A. Charitidis, Professor and Coordinator Koumoulos Koklioti Anagnou POLITO group: Alberto Tagliaferro, Professor, Politecnico di Torino, Italy THALES group: Paolo Bondavalli, Head of Nanomaterials Group, THALES Research and Technology, France All participants had fruitful discussions with other participants of the workshop, had the change to exchange ideas and learn further potential technological applications of carbon fibers. They had the chance to visit our facilities and they identified the wide need for innovative materials in many applications. Photos from Workshop


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Carcinogens from the environment and within our body cause DNA damage. This damage can eventually lead to cancer if our DNA repair mechanisms fail. Luckily, our body has p53, a tumor suppressor protein which tags cells to undergo apoptosis or halts cell division. Both of these are necessary to prevent cells from becoming cancerous and it is worthy to note that mutation of p53 is found to be present in 50% of all human cancers.
Nickolai Barlev's lab at the University of Leicester is working on figuring out the mechanisms of p53 activation through post-translational modification. Barlev and his associates specifically look at how lysine methylation is important in activating p53 and has found that it is a necessary step to activate another post-translational modification: acetylation. These post-translational modifications are needed to activate p53 and in turn needed for tumor regulation.
Check out some of Barlev's work on Pubmed!
Barlev recently used Aviva Antibodies for p53 in Chromatin Immunoprecipitation (ChIP) for his research and had some great results!
ARP30370:TP53 "As good as our golden standard" – Nickolai Barlev


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Seema Sheth, M.D. MPH is an accomplished surgeon who specializes in diseases and disorders of the urologic tract. She completed her medical degree graduating at the top of her class at the University of Texas - San Antonio. From there she went on to complete her residency at Weill Cornell Medical College and Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center. She is extensively trained in minimally invasive techniques including the use of the Da Vinci robot. Before joining Women's Health Specialty Clinic she was Clinical Assistant Professor of Surgery at Mount Sinai Hospital and Stonybrook Hospital in New York. She believes in taking care of the whole patient with a multi-disciplinary approach and has special interests in stone disease, vaginal prolapse, incontinence, and disorders of sexual dysfunction. She is an active member of the American Urological Association.
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Mr. Cochran has been involved in all aspects of data management since 1985. After serving in the public sector as a Staff Assistant to the Secretary of the Treasury James Baker, he moved into the discovery management market and served as a senior project manager, consultant and executive with top tier discovery management companies. He has managed large intellectual property, product liability, complex financial fraud and environmental cases utilizing state of the art technology and best practices for corporate and law firm clients. Before joining Planet Data, Mr. Cochran was President and co-founder of Cerulean, LLC, a leading international information management company. Cerulean developed The Cerulean Engine, a patent pending ESI processing platform.
Having worked on different litigation practices across the US, EU and Asia, he offers Planet Data clients global experience in discovery management. Mr. Cochran speaks regularly on litigation technology management at conferences around the world. He develops custom plans for corporate clients in the areas of virtual deal rooms, bankruptcy data management, convergence, data mapping, early case assessment and facilities management.
Mr. Cochran is the author of the popular eDiscovery blog Dave Cochran's Corner and has written articles such as "Betting the House – Virtual Deal Rooms"; "CIOs on Trial: A Check List for eDiscovery and Litigation". He also teaches a CLE certified course on data collection.
Mr. Cochran is on the Advisory Council for the Organization of Legal Professionals. He is also a past President of the Washington Elementary School PTA in Mt. Lebanon, PA, Member of the Penn State President's Club, Nittany Lion Club and Lifetime Member of the Penn State Alumni Association.
Mr. Cochran has a B.A. in Political Science from The Pennsylvania State University.


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Office: UCA 316B
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Position: Instructor of Music; Oboe
Andrew Jacobson has performed with several fine orchestras and organizations, including the National Symphony Orchestra, the Choral Arts Society (both of Washington, D.C.), and the Richmond Symphony (Va.), and has been involved with numerous masterclasses across the country. He currently performs with the Colorado Symphony, the Fort Collins Symphony, the Fort Collins Wind Symphony, and the Wyoming Symphony.
He studied with Rebecca Henderson at the University of Texas-Austin where he earned a Bachelor of Music degree, and with Richard Killmer at the Eastman School of Music where he earned his M.M. in Oboe Performance and Literature.
Jacobson re-located to Northern Colo. four years ago, and has embraced the regional performing and private teaching opportunities; last summer, he joined the CSU Faculty Chamber Winds on their European Tour.
"I am honored to join the fantastic faculty at CSU's fine music school, and look forward to continuing the development of the oboe studio, both in musical excellence and as a supportive student community," said Jacobson. "Let's make some reeds!"


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I remember watching Gilles Villeneuve at Brands Hatch in 1976 on telly and there was something that stayed with me. Several years later Dad brought me along to see the real thing, the 1979 US Grand Prix at Watkins Glen. Even then, it was total access. I remember seeing the entire Ferrari team eating spaghetti at a long table in the garage next to the cars. The noise, smell and the gladiatorial atmosphere set in the forest hills of upstate New York was enough to hook me. Raised as a child in the Isle of Man, I also love the bikes.
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Just after it connected for the first time to the grid, the Tennessee Valley Authority's (TVA) 1,150-MW Watts Bar-2 nuclear generating unit in Spring City, TN, shut down automatically Sunday.
The unit shut after it experienced turbine system issues Sunday afternoon, TVA spokesman Scott Brooks said.
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The federal power producer is troubleshooting the problem, and there is no schedule for when the unit might restart, Brooks said.
Watts Bar-2, the first new reactor to come online in the U.S. in two decades, first connected to the electricity grid Friday evening at 8:39 p.m., Brooks said. The unit achieved "first criticality" — a self-sustaining fission reaction taking place in the core of the reactor for the first time — on May 23, TVA said.
Watts Bar-2 is the first new power reactor to record initial criticality and connect to the grid for the first time in the U.S. since 1996, when the adjacent Watts Bar-1, with a similar net output, did the same. Construction of Watts Bar-2 began in the 1970s, but ended up suspended for two decades before TVA decided to complete it in 2007.
Watts Bar-2 had been operating at very low thermal power levels in May and not connected to the grid, TVA said.
The unit was at 14 percent of capacity most of last week, before reaching 18 percent of capacity early Saturday, according to the Nuclear Regulatory Commission's (NRC) daily reactor status report. The unit was at 10 percent of capacity early Sunday before shutting down.
Initial connection to the grid will be at low power levels, with power rising incrementally over a period of weeks, TVA officials have said.
"Power ascension testing" will end up repeated several times and the unit will shut down after producing power to test safety systems, officials have said.
TVA said in a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission May 3 it expects to declare commercial operation of the reactor, when testing is complete and steady-state operations are likely, sometime this summer.


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- Make about 10 mushroom stems by rolling dime- to quarter-size pieces of marzipan into cylinders. Make large and small mushroom caps by rolling dime- to quarter-size pieces of marzipan into balls; then pinch into cap shape. Attach stems, pressing gently. Dust with cocoa.
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This blog has been set up for the 2011/12 AS course; i will be posting my preliminary task and other examples of my work for general use.
Wednesday, 19 October 2011
The Shadowtainted - Part 1 (full storyboard)
This video is an example of a finished storyboard, fully drafted and animated.
This pencil sketch added with a small amount of digital enhancement makes this storyboard a very descent template for a animation video; this example also subtitles the dialogue however sound effects are used for diegetic sound and a constant musical soundtrack is used.
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By William Fisher
The Congressional Hispanic Caucus is charging that the President's Secure Communities (S-Comm) policy "is not living up to its name," and is demanding that the Obama Administration declare a moratorium on the program's implementation.
The Caucus said it has sent a letter to President Obama "following a chorus of growing criticism of program." The letter states, "Evidence reveals not only a striking dissonance between the program's stated purpose of removing dangerous criminals and it's actual effect; it also suggests that S-Comm may endanger the public, particularly among communities of color…."
The Caucus said, "Secure Communities (SCOMM) was initially described as a program to identify and deport immigrants found guilty of serious crimes. The program enlists local police into federal immigration enforcement by screening all fingerprints of those booked in local jails through the federal ICE database."
They added, "Data revealed through a federal lawsuit filed by civil rights groups shows the program fails to live up to its stated intention, as the program deports large groups of people without any convictions or convicted of only minor offenses."
According to the CHC, "Lawmakers in Congress and in states throughout the country say ICE officials lied about program details and requirements at its early stages.'
Other groups are expressing similar sentiments. For example, the Heartland Alliance's National Immigrant Justice Center (NIJC) applauded Illinois Governor Quinn for "his decision to terminate our state's participation in the Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) Secure Communities program."
Rep. Zoe Lofgren, Democrat of California, has described the implementation of the program as "dissembling and deceiving" and has called for an Inspector General (IG) investigation with the support of Senator Bob Menendez, Democrat of New Jersey.
The call is reminiscent of another IG report on SCOMM's predecessor, the 287(g) program, made famous by Sheriff Joe Arpaio in Arizona, which showed "a program riddled with flaws that was too broken to be fixed."
On May 4th, the Governor of Illinois terminated his state's participation in the program. In California, Assemblyman Ammiano introduced the TRUST Act to reform and regulate the program. In Massachusetts and Rhode Island, large-scale rallies have taken place in opposition to the program.
Thus the Caucus states, "We appreciate and steadfastly support your efforts to reform broken immigration laws and to strengthen national security and public safety. Unfortunately, neither of these goals are served or advanced by the S-Comm policy in its current form"
The group added, "We are not convinced the program is achieving its stated goals, and we see nothing in the management and oversight of S-Comm that convinces us that these risks have been adequately addressed in the latest incarnation of local police immigration enforcement….For these reasons, we request an immediate freeze of S-Comm pending a thorough review."
Pablo Alvarado, Director of the National Day Laborer Organizing Network whose organization along with the Center for Constitutional Rights and Benjamin Cardozo School of Law, are litigants in a Freedom of Information (FOIA) lawsuit against the Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency (ICE). These groups said in a statement:
"SCOMM has become a symbol of the President's broken promises on immigration reform. We are all painfully aware of the poisonous political climate on immigration reform, but there is simply no excuse for the President to deploy a policy that criminalizes immigrants, erodes our civil rights, and destroys community safety. The policy is unacceptable and it needs to be stopped immediately."
They added, "There is a domestic human rights crisis in Arizona and elsewhere, on display to the world, because of the foolish entanglement of police in immigration enforcement. To allow -- and advance -- a policy that repeats Arizona's mistakes across the whole country would be a betrayal."
The President must change direction immediately, through actions and not mere words. His first steps on the road to reform can- and must- be heeding the Hispanic Caucus' call and putting S-Comm on ice.
"Obama should re-think the Secure Communities program," said Sunita Patel, Center for Constitutional Rights staff attorney. "Rather than force states and local jurisdictions to become entangled with immigration enforcement, he should pause and prevent the program's operation. Governor Patrick Quinn and the Congressional Hispanic Caucus have it right. A moratorium is needed now."
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The doctors in question have decided to approach the high court seeking a stay against the suspension and are only waiting for the lawyers' strike to come to an end.
Simultaneously, MGM Medical College is looking into other options in case the state body of MCI suspends the doctors.
While Dr VS Pal holds the post of superintendent of MY Hospital, Dr Hemant Jain is superintendent of Chacha Nehru Children Hospital. Dr Anil Bharani and Dr Asheesh Patel are professor and assistant professor respectively in the Medicine Department.
Dr Anil Bharani said, "I only came to know about this information through newspapers and no copy from MCI has reached to me. If I do receive it, I will think about going to court."
Apart from Dr Pal serving as superintendent of Government Mental Hospital, Dr Ujjav Sardesai, Dr Ajay Paliwal and Dr Pali Rastogi are from the psychiatry department. Dr Ram Ghulam Razdan was recently removed from the post of superintendent of Government Mental Hospital after his name surfaced for allegedly giving 'wrong' information to the media about the deaths at MYH due to an alleged shortage of oxygen reported a month ago.
Dr VS Pal said, "I did not receive any official information regarding any action of suspension from MCI. When I receive it, I will decide my further course of action."
The suspension of these doctors, who also take care of administrative work and teach students, will be a matter of great concern for the college administration.
"MCI has instructed the state body of the medical council and now only the action is left. The decision has not been communicated to us," Dean Dr Sharad Thora told TOI.
He added that in case an order is arrived at, the work of the psychiatry department will be affected the most as almost all the doctors will face a three-month suspension.
"In this case, we will seek directions from the state medical council for alternative arrangements so that patients, students and the administrative works will not be affected," Dr Thora said.


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Collier's New Encyclopedia (1921)/Abdurrahman Khan
ABDURRAHMAN KHAN, Ameer of Afghanistan, was born in 1845, the eldest son of Ufzul Khan, and nephew of the Ameer Shere Ali. During the civil war, in 1864, in Afghanistan, the great victories of Shaikhabad and Khelat-i-Ghilzai were mainly due to his ability. In 1868, however, he was unable to offer a successful resistance to his cousin, Yakoub Khan, who defeated him at Tinah Khan. Abdurrahman then fled from the country. The Russian General Kaufmann permitted him to reside at Samarcand. Here he remained until 1879, when he slowly made his way through Balkh to the Kabul frontier, and in July of 1880 he was formally chosen by the leading men of Kabul and acknowledged by the British Indian Government as Ameer of Afghanistan. In March, 1900, he made an official declaration of his sympathy with England. Died Oct. 1, 1901, and was succeeded by his eldest son, Habibullah Khan.


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Most Common Baldness Causes Worldwide in Men & Women
Actually, to stop hair loss by some practical homemade remedies, its better to understand the basic reasons to it.If you are losing hair rapidly and at high rate, then this doesn't mean, it is due to a short-term factor. A simple example is, may be you have used extensive hair care products in past to boost up or to protect your hair.In our opinion: logical and latest baldness causes, based on two key elements, as followings:
1) Human-based Baldness Causes
- Extensive use of hair care products, cause not only hair fall, but also scalp issues in long run.
- Too much coloring of hair i.e. bleaching, dying, and applying mask.
- Changing shampoo too much, and shampooing daily.
- Continuous bleaching, blowing, dying and other stuff with hair one after each other.
- Use of products to Boost hair growth.
- Dieting, pregnancy, frustration, and constipation. AGA research laboratory has found after survey of 1500 of both sexes, more than 90% of men and women even don't know that these can be the baldness causes.
- Making your hair, a place of experiments to get a complete look.
If we do not take care about these factors seriously, then we can face a shocking baldness, as study shows, in most of big cities.
Find detail, how did Wrong use of these above mentioned techniques or products threatens our hair and scalp. You should have knowledge about all side effects of activities, do to your hair.
2) Global Warming, A Salient factor to boost hair loss
Well, this factor relates to compete with environmental changes and global warming, for healthy hair and prevent skin issues.
Why People in big cities, have more scalp issues
- Main causes are: Air Pollution particles i.e. dust, city smog, nitrates, oxides, and dangerous rays.
- Water Pollution factors i.e. pesticides, industrial waste, acid rain, and garbage.
Some details are here, for worst environment changes cause hair loss and Some Practical Steps to reduce the damage.


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Gavin Arvizo, 15, told the jury in Santa Maria that he was abused in the pop star's bedroom at his ranch.
Mr Jackson arrived an hour late to his trial, wearing pyjamas and slippers and complaining of back pain.
The angered judge had threatened to issue a warrant for his arrest unless he arrived within an hour.
In a statement, Michael Jackson's defence said that Mr Jackson had been taken to a hospital for treatment for a severe back problem after tripping and falling over while getting dressed.
'Jesus Juice'
Mr Jackson arrived at about 0938 (1738 GMT) on Thursday, looking frail as he walked gingerly into the courthouse in what appeared to be blue hospital-issue pyjama trousers as his supporters chanted "innocent".
He denies 10 charges including child abuse and false imprisonment.
If found guilty he could face a 21-year prison sentence.
The jury is to have a day off on Friday as the court considers a number of motions relating to the case.
Gavin Arvizo, a cancer survivor who was 13 when the abuse he alleges took place described in detail on Thursday how he was molested.
He said he and Michael Jackson were in bed together and that, after asking the boy lots of questions about sex, Mr Jackson had put his hand down Gavin Arvizo's pyjama bottoms and touched him.
The boy told the court that the experience felt weird and that Mr Jackson tried to comfort him as Gavin felt bad about it.
Gavin also described how he had consumed various kinds of alcoholic drinks - including vodka, wine and brandy - with the star.
Secret drinking
He said they were frequently drunk from fizzy drinks cans.
Describing his introduction to wine Gavin said, "He said, 'You know how Jesus drank wine, well, we call it Jesus Juice'."
Gavin said he thought that the liquid he sipped tasted "ugly".
He said that on one occasion after drinking alcohol with Mr Jackson, he had been given an expensive watch and told to keep their drinking secret.
"He said not to tell anyone about the Jesus Juice and said this is like a testimony that we'll be friends forever".
On Wednesday, Gavin told the court he had slept in Mr Jackson's bedroom where they watched internet pornography together.
The boy said the singer had suggested that he spend the night at his Neverland Ranch, and get permission from his parents - which he did.


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New York, Apr 2: Menopause is not limited to women, it hits men too, say researchers.
Scientists at the Centre for Men's Health in London say that women aren''t the only ones who have to worry about shifting hormones wrecking havoc as they age, men also suffer from andropause - a menopause-like condition - as they get older.
They found that 20 percent of the 10,000 men over 50 were affected by a hormonal imbalance, according to the Daily Mail.
Much like the fairer sex, men experience dips in hormone levels as they age. Testosterone deficiencies cause some to experience similar symptoms to menopause, including energy loss, diminished libido, memory loss and night sweats.
But while the condition may be more pronounced in women undergoing hormonal changes, male symptoms are often much more gradual.
Erectile dysfunction is one common indicator - a condition some men are embarrassed to get checked out.
Others are hesitant to believe they might be undergoing andropause at all, according to Dr. Malcolm Carruthers, who runs the Centre for Men's Health.
"Testosterone deficiency syndrome is a common and serious condition that is not being diagnosed or treated," the New York Daily News quoted him as saying. (ANI)


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Bedbug Exterminator: Learn to Eliminate Individuals Irritating Unwanted pests
The Cimex lectularius L, also known as "mahogany flat" or even the bedbug, can meet twelve months having a steady way to obtain human bloodstream to give on. This is actually the only species available which have adapted to coping with humans and feeding on their own bloodstream. Additionally they feast upon other warm blooded hosts like creatures and pets. They are small parasites that measure about 3/16th inch lengthy, are flat, and also have a reddish color for them. You will find occasions once they feed undetected.
Research has proven that bedbugs happen to be associated with insomnia, anemia, as well as mental and emotional problems. One that is continually being bitten by these bugs might have disturbed sleep and steady feeding might be the explanation of low bloodstream count particularly in children. Mental and emotional problems arise because of being impacted by the unsightly welts and itching that could remain after bites.
They thrive during sex sheets, cracks in furniture, bed boards, as well as mirrors. It's a public ailment since most of them can be found in hotels where people rest like the traveling lounge. These small oblong formed bloodstream suckers can lay as much as 500 eggs when they live. Homeowners can practice approaches to catch bedbugs before there's a large invasion. An expert exterminator may also be in a position to rid a person's home of those insects, before opening the wallet, continue reading to learn ways to become a bedbug exterminator:
1. Look out for reddish brown insects around the bed mattress and bedsheets. It's also useful to check out the seams where they might grow.
2. Look underneath the bed mattress and round the furniture or small spaces within 5 ft in the bed throughout the day. The bed bug is most busy during the night, but throughout the day, one will dsicover them hiding in individuals areas.
3. Don't place the luggage around the bed or on the ground. They are recognized to stick or catch a trip in traveling bags. Maintaining your luggage from the bed may prevent them from jumping to the bed mattress and sleeping areas. Whenever possible, keep luggages in separate places from the bed room. On another side note, it's also useful to examine luggage frequently especially after traveling and also to ensure that it stays organized and clean.
4. Wash bedsheets within the hottest temperature.
5. Be skeptical of purchasing second hands furniture as bedbugs might be living inside the cracks. Inspect it carefully before choosing.
6. After asked visitors leave the house, inspect the area carefully and wash all beddings as mentioned above.
7. Practice a sanitary and clutter free atmosphere. In this manner, bedbugs may have less places to cover and can allow it to be simpler to place. Guard your loved ones by these simple bedbug exterminator tips.
For your entire pest infestation problems, you should look forward to hiring a bed bug exterminator nyc. They would ensure that your house is cleared of all kinds of pest infestation problems. They would guide you to avoid any kind of pest infestation happening again.


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Entry Level Truck Driving Opportunity
Date: Oct 30, 2019
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Location: Frederick, Maryland
Call: 888-318-3915
The road to new adventure starts at Swift Academy
Even at the start of your career journey, you can still take the lead. At Swift Academy, you can earn a steady income, while you learn from the best the industry has to offer. A Commercial Drivers' License (CDL) expands your opportunities in the growing trucking industry – and Swift helps you earn yours in as few as three weeks. You'll be trained on every aspect of driving while you enjoy competitive pay and benefits. Plus, qualified graduates will have long-term job opportunities waiting for them, complete with a new trainee compensation package. Classes start weekly, so put yourself in the drivers' seat.
Paid Training & Driver Mentorship - With Swift, you get paid while you work with some of the best mentors in the industry. We'll match you with a highly skilled mentor, and together you'll train 200-300 hours on the road to gain the experience and help you excel.
- Dedicated Routes –
- Swift offers scheduling priority based on experience. As an experienced driver, you can choose between traveling the country or staying close to home. We cater to the work/life balance that works for you.
- Competitive Pay –
- Swift's compensation is highly competitive with all major players in the trucking industry. Talk to our recruiters to learn more about our ambitious salaries, benefits and medical plans.
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- Spending time with your family is just as important as providing for them financially. Swift believes in a solid work/life balance. So we prioritize driving schedules that support your family's busy and changing lifestyle.
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- Swift lets you drive your career forward with training for every position, as well as continued educational opportunities. Start as a driver, move to our shop team, or advance to working in one of our many terminals.
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- Swift's always got your back – 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Our network of support terminals extends from coast to coast, so you're never working alone.
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- Be 21 years or older
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Truck Driver Jobs in Frederick, MD
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Total Yosemite Experience℠ & Giant Sequoias with Alcatraz
Yosemite Valley & Giant Sequoia Grove with Alcatraz Tour
Day 1: Yosemite & Giant Sequoias Tour
Our Yosemite 1-Day Tour maximizes the time you spend in Yosemite National Park by starting early and traveling efficiently in a 15 passenger van or an up to 36 passenger mini-bus. This is the only Yosemite Tour that enables you to cover both Yosemite Valley & the Giant Sequoias in one day. You also spend at least 5 hours inside Yosemite National Park, more than any other one day Yosemite tour company in San Francisco. When going through Yosemite Valley, we generally stop to see El Capitan, Half Dome, Yosemite Falls, Bridalveil Falls, Inspiration Point (aka Tunnel View), and Yosemite Village. Unlike most tours, we also drive to a higher altitude, and a lesser traveled part of Yosemite National Park, for a chance to hike (two mile roundtrip hike) in the evergreen forest to see a Tuolumne Grove of Giant Sequoias, the world's largest living things.After arriving back to San Francisco, you will get dropped off at your hotel. Get plenty of sleep to prepare yourself for the next day to see the most notorious federal penitentiary in US history, Alcatraz.
Day 2: Alcatraz Tour
Availability for Alcatraz can be very limited, especially during the summer months. Your booking request will be processed in the order received. Your website booking for Alcatraz tickets is not guaranteed until you receive an email confirmation from us. For real time availability, please call us at 1-866-231-3752.
Yosemite & Giant Sequoias with Alcatraz Tour - Times Approximate
Pick-up from your hotel in downtown or Fisherman's Wharf area for your Yosemite & Giant Sequoias Tour.
Continue east, and you will see the windmills and descend into the San Joaquin valley and stop for a break and a snack.
Begin the drive into the foothills, through gold country, and up into the Sierra Nevada range and Yosemite National Park.
Explore Yosemite's many amazing sights with an informative narrated valley tour from your guide. OR weather permitting* drive to the trail for a hike (two mile roundtrip hike) to the Tuolumne Grove of Giant Sequoias. – This stop is dependent on snow levels and trail conditions from October to May. See Winter Tour Itinerary. Pick up a to go lunch or snacks at the grocery/deli stop in the morning for you to enjoy a eat after your hike. Alternatively you can wait for hot meal from one of the restaurants available near the Yosemite Lodge later in the afternoon.
Be amazed by Bridalveil Falls, El Capitan, Inspiration Point, Half Dome, Yosemite Falls and more! Enjoy a mini-hike and plenty of photo stops around the Yosemite Valley.
Begin your free time in the Yosemite Valley. Here you can visit the gift shops, have a relaxing hot meal, or get food to go and GO! Walk to the middle of the valley, up to the river banks, or get up close to the tallest waterfall in North America, Yosemite Falls.
Start the return trip, descending from the Sierras, with more great scenery as we follow the sun to the west.
Stop for a break, a stretch, and a bite to eat.
Continue back to San Francisco, enjoying views of the sunset over the East Bay hills, or the Peninsula and the city lights.
The Yosemite tour ends at your San Francisco Hotel front door.
Day 2 - Alcatraz Tour
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9.30am /
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10.30am *
Meet at Pier 33-Embarcadero Street. Local public transportation - F Streetcar, BART-Embarcadero station.
The ferry ride from San Francisco to the island takes approximately 10-15 minutes. Once you arrive on the island, a brief presentation of the island's history and guide to touring the prison is given. An audio tour is provided on entrance of the cell house that gives a recorded commentary from former inmates, prison guards and prison wardens. It takes roughly between 2 and 2 1/2 hours to do the full tour and just enough time to grab a souvenir. The ferry leaves roughly every thirty minutes. Learn interesting facts about the island, such as that Alcatraz was not only used as a prison but also as a harbor defense fort during the civil war and before then, was America's first lighthouse on the West Coast. Experience the beauty, history and infamy of Alcatraz Island on the San Francisco Bay.
Customer Reviews
- Free Hotel Pick Up for Yosemite Tour
- Visits the Giant Sequoias Grove
- Half-Dome, El Capitan, Yosemite Falls
- Alcatraz Tour
- 45 Minute Audio Presentation
- Free WiFi on vehicle
- Tour Operator: Extranomical or 3rd Party
*Alcatraz tickets $39.90 per person are included in the price. Tour prices do not include Yosemite park entrance fee of $10 and meals.


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Sometimes it feels like everything I'm experiencing is an illusion. The past is becoming only a flickering memory that is impossible to hold on to. I have become the person I am because of my experiences, yet the road to why I got here is muddy and inconsistent.
Looking past temporary feelings and holding onto love and the people who bring happiness into my life is the only way I can justify this hypnosis I'm under. Why are we the way that we are? The mystery of the universe is the one constant in my life, and dealing with it day by day is the one thing that gives me purpose.
This dress is kind of hypnotizing too. Maybe I'm about to go on a romantic picnic, maybe I'm about to hold a Fourth of July party in November. The mystery is tantalizing.
Dress: H&M
Shoes: Target
Watch: Aldo


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I came across JS-Kit via TechCrunch. JS-Kit provides user interface components as a web service.
This is a little embedded poll.
Rate this post:
It's a great idea. One issue I do see with building interfaces this way, is that they can make your content inaccessible to search engine spiders, and probably your google ads too.
Tuesday, April 24, 2007
User Interfaces, as a Web Service
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Thursday, April 19, 2007
The State of Web Development, 2007.
iiNet (my ISP) has started offering movies on demand, by partnering with ANYTIME on VOLT. "Awesome! I can use this with my new Apple TV!" I think to myself. Sadly, it was not to be. I was greeted with a brain dead message telling me to restart my browser and load the site in IE6.
Flashback to 1999... egads. Do people really still develop this way? Whoever is running this company needs to sack the CTO.
Posted by Simon Wittber at Thursday, April 19, 2007 2 comments:
Friday, April 13, 2007
ZODB/ZEO + Pylons?
I'm investigating ZODB for a small project, and am wondering how well it will fit in with a web app which is using Pylons.
I don't see any hurdles so far, but I am a little worried about a comment made in the ZODB/ZEO Programming Guide.
Does this mean that the incoming network buffer could fill up with invalidation messages, if my code doesn't make any calls into ZEO for a period of time?
I can see this possibly happening when running multiple instances of a Pylons app. Hmmm.
I don't see any hurdles so far, but I am a little worried about a comment made in the ZODB/ZEO Programming Guide.
ZEO is written using asyncore, from the Python standard library. It assumes that some part of the user application is running an asyncore mainloop. For example, Zope run the loop in a separate thread and ZEO uses that. If your application does not have a mainloop, ZEO will not process incoming invalidation messages until you make some call into ZEO.
Does this mean that the incoming network buffer could fill up with invalidation messages, if my code doesn't make any calls into ZEO for a period of time?
I can see this possibly happening when running multiple instances of a Pylons app. Hmmm.
Posted by Simon Wittber at Friday, April 13, 2007 1 comment:
Sunday, April 01, 2007
Particle Fun for Pyweek
My recent experiments with Particle Systems have come in handy for Pyweek.
I'm thinking of building something... using particles. :-)
This particular display is generated from mesh data. I'm thinking of creating ways of morphing the point cloud data using other mesh points, and maybe magnet attractors or something. I could even make it explode, or implode. Hmmm. How do I work this into a game?
Perhaps some kind of abstract shooter... or a weird puzzle game. Hmmm, still not sure what I'll do.
Posted by Simon Wittber at Sunday, April 01, 2007 2 comments:
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Venice, California now has a LEED Platinum building within its city limits thanks to the sustainable aptitude of Duvivier Architects and their design of the Brooks Residence. The home received a total of 109 points, ranking it within the top 10 LEED rated homes in California and the top 25 LEED rated homes in the US. Principal of Duvivier Architects, Isabelle Duvivier, is an ongoing advocate for low-tech, simple, and modern design implementations -- not to mention an environmentalist at heart. So unlike typical LEED Platinum buildings which are built completely new, the Brooks Residence is a remodel and addition to a 1912 Craftsman Cottage. That means in addition to the typical day lighting schemes, ventilation (there is no need for air conditioning), low-flow fixtures, and energy saving appliances, this home has a number of unique stories that begin to reveal themselves as soon as you step over the entry threshold.
For starters, the 100 year old floor in the home was restored and the addition was matched to the original thanks to a neighbor's old flooring which had been sitting unused in storage. The staircase and the open bookshelves are all up-cycled from the 2 x 4s of the existing cottage walls that were removed during the remodel. All materials used throughout the house utilize a high percentage of recycled content, including the exterior siding, bathroom tiles, concrete countertops, insulation, and foundations. At the completion of the project, 76% of the construction waste was diverted from the landfill.
Other sustainable features extend into the home's backyard, where a culvert and club house were built to prevent the need to remove any dirt dug-up from the site during the remodel and building of the addition. 91% of the plants on the site are native to reduce water consumption, and additional conversation efforts include a stormwater system of permeable surfaces and two rainwater cisterns prevent runoff from leaving the site. The entire front yard has been converted into a vegetable garden in order to encourage a local dialogue about organic produce, share food, and to build community.
Best of all, the total cost of the 2,000 square feet remodel and addition was $450,000 (or roughly $225 per a square foot). The Brooks Residence is truly atypical when it comes to LEED Platinum buildings, but a shining example of how our current building stock can be upgraded at reasonably affordable prices.


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- Parcels containing tyres cannot be shipped by the Pickup service.
- Parcels containing cans with chemicals, combustibles or corrosives.
- Parcels containing the Samsung Galaxy Note 7 mobile phone due to a defective battery which can cause spontaneous combustion.
Parcels containing:
- goods of a particularly high financial value.
- goods that can cause damage to property and health.
- paints, glues and other liquid substances. We cannot risk their spilling or leakage.
You can find the detailed list and description of types of shipments we do not transport on our website: General Terms and Conditions.
Dangerous items
- Chemicals and acid-forming, corrosive, volatile and irritating substances
- Pressure vessels (however, cosmetics, SodaStream chargers and cleaning agents are allowed unless they contain the above mentioned substances).
- Car batteries
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Oh please no, please... Don't cum on me!!This is a good example of a horror porn. I enjoyed the "Official Friday the 13th Parody", but I don't think I will be watching it again anytime soon. If there wasn't a lot of killing in it I might reconsider; but then it wouldn't be a proper Jason movie now would it.. I would give it 5 stars if I really enjoyed it, but for good overall quality and sex scenes I give it 4.
Overall the quality of the film is excellent, and it includes some very sexy people.
Not a fan of the "gore". He could have spared at least one person...
Everyone knows the story of Jason, rite? Well in this version Jason's death was caused by his huge dick; he went swimming in Crystal Lake and drowned because it was so huge. He terrorizes a nudist camp run by Kyle (played by Kris Slater). Now for the wired part (or at least one of them) Jason's cum is like acid; every time he squirts someone it eats away their skin killing them. Ewe! And now for the scenes:
Scene 1:
Intro: Here is where you meet Susie (played by Sara Sloane), a woman who has just been dropped off on the outskirts of town. She walks into a bar where the bartender (played by Tabitha Stevens) is talking with another patron, when she starts telling the story (legend) of Jason (played by Cheyne Collins).
Scene 2:
In the second scene Billy (played by Mr. Pete) and Connie (played by Courtney Cummz) are two people who enjoy a little master/slave fun. Connie dominates Billy in her sexy dominatrix outfit. They give each other oral, and then they have sex, including some nice anal play (even though it was very brief in my opinion). After they both finish in walks Jason and he shoots his flesh eating cum on them.
Scene 3:
There's not too much to say about this scene. Ricardo (played by Rocco Reed) and Asia (played by Asa Akira) are outside, with the bugs. Ricardo hates bugs, he's what I call a bug-a-phobe, so Asia is helping him apply bug repellent before they head back to their cabin. Somehow or another they are able to have sex in their creepy feeling cabin. Every now and then you see little flash clips of Jason entering the cabin. As Asia leaves to go wash up Jason enters the room and sprays Ricardo (killing him).
Jason then walks to the bathroom and watches Asia as she showers. He starts stroking himself; apparently he really enjoys watching Asia. But it doesn't last long before he decides to kill her by cuming on her too.
Scene 4:
This scene starts off with Susie running into Kyle who has a blow-up doll in his arms. They begin to talk and he tells her the story of Crystal Lake, with a little more detail then the bartenders' version. Then it switches to a flashback:
Kagney (played by Kagney Linn Karter) comes across Jason in the basement of a cabin. He seems depressed, and she wonders why he isn't at the party, he replies that he just doesn't want to go to it. So seeing as how they were both alone in the basement Kagney comes up with the idea for the both of them to have sex. Jason declines because he is "cursed"; every time he has sex his dick gets harder and bigger. Kagney didn't believe his story, that is, until after they have sex and she realizes it's true. She screams in horror at the sight witch makes depressed Jason decide to go walk into the lake where he drowns. Awe poor Jason...
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Now this scene was a fun one for me, threesome... awesome. Here Rita (played by Brooklyn Lee), Manny (played by Mark Wood), and Kendra (played by Brook Lee) are playing a fun game of strip-opoly. After the game loses its charm they decide to have some real "fun". The women don't seem too interested in each other but they have a good time none the less. After Manny cums in the face of both girls they are interrupted by Jason. He enters stroking himself, and the girls think that he wants to join, but that's not the case. He cums on all of them and leaves.
Scene 6:
Susie and Kyle come across Jason's hidden lair in the basement. As they start to leave Jason confronts them at the door. And it is here where Jason's huge dick gets slammed in the door. Kyle thinks quick and grabs an axe, in one blow he chops off Jason's dick. Susie and Kyle go back to Kyle's cabin and get it on, thinking the monster is dead and they are safe.. yay. But wait just as Kyle finishes cuming on Susie's stomach the camera turns to the door where Jason starts to enter. And that begins the start of the credits.
On the title (or main menu page) is an auto restart option as well as a full motion chapter menu. This movie also comes with a photo gallery, popshots, and behind the scenes footage.
Asa Akira
Rocco Reed
Cheyne Collins
Mr. Pete
Courtney Cummz
Kris Slater
Tabitha Stevens
Sara Sloane
Personal Comments:
I found this movie interesting, however I don't think that it would be one that I would buy on my own (I'm not a big Jason fan anyways). The sex scenes were nice but the blood and gore at the end of each one kinda killed it for me. I ended up watching this as if it was a normal Jason movie, not a porno.
The camera angels were nice and shifted through the scenes very nicely. I didn't see any changes that were "distracting", so yay. It was also easy to hear the people talk, no subtitles needed; and I feel that they picked out the perfect background music to make this one cool horror porn.
I found this movie interesting, however I don't think that it would be one that I would buy on my own (I'm not a big Jason fan anyways). The sex scenes were nice but the blood and gore at the end of each one kinda killed it for me. I ended up watching this as if it was a normal Jason movie, not a porno.
The camera angels were nice and shifted through the scenes very nicely. I didn't see any changes that were "distracting", so yay. It was also easy to hear the people talk, no subtitles needed; and I feel that they picked out the perfect background music to make this one cool horror porn.
Follow-up commentary 8 months after original review
Over time this movie has went from being ok to being "Corny". It's still a "high quality" porn; but the overall story and plot are just not doing it for me. I'm not much of a Jason fan anymore, and to me it's not ver stimulating. I would still recomend this for people who are Jason fans and love horror and suspenceful movies. But as far as this porno goes, it's no longer one of my favorites
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Tuesday, July 04, 2006
Framing 95% completed
I realize framing doesn't look so glamourous in photos, but it represents the bones of the apartment, and it's nice to be at this point. At left is the new front closet with pocket door hardware installed.
The view from the dining room to the living room. We sacrificed a bit of space in the DR to make a larger bedroom.
Here's the larger bedroom as seen from the dining room. The missing floor boards show the original wall location.
A view of the kitchen with the new raised window to accomodate an L countertop.
The bathroom has a jumbo-sized shower nook.
The 2nd bedroom has a larger closet by taking up a bit of the pantry.
The pantry is still plenty big enough.
This week the electrician is supposed to come and work his magic and the heating guy is supposed to run the radiator pipes for the new location of the radiator in the main bedroom.
The roof is still pending too. But the good news is we are almost done buying everything as far as fixtures and finishes. We are in good shape.
I think next weekend I will start stripping the door hardware and plynth blocks and other small pieces of trim. We decided to handle those ourselves. What is a summer anyway, without some stripping? It just wouldn't be summer without it... ;o)
And happy Fourth of July to everyone!
3 comments:
- Greg Emel said...
Very nice! I think the framing stage is the most exciting. It's the first chance to see your new floor plans in "first person". Great stuff.
- merideth said...
it makes me so happy and it's not even my house!
- Aaron said...
Nice photos--they show you'll have some nice light in a few of those rooms.
I agree with Greg--the framing stage is really satisifying.
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company of other ships' companies you stood that much taller and chided
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The new Jimmy joins, Sept 1968
Dream Sept 1968" (SNOWI - Senior Naval Officer West Indies - wore his hair
long. The GI was also the ship's barber.)
ceremony, the Captain, Commander David Armytage Oct 1968
Officers hard at work invading Anguilla, 1969.
L-R, Lt Nigel Dark (pilot); Lt Mike Clarke, Supply Officer); S/Lt Brian
Ward, Bosun PR; Lt (later Admiral) Peter Abbott, Navigator;
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The Captain (Cdr D Armytage), & Jimmy (Lt Cdr
JB Lean) installed as honorary citizens of Mobile, Alabama, 1969.
Mayan Village in British Honduras, 1969
Puerto Cortes, 1969, managing the throng of
Return to Portsmouth, July 1969
Return to Chatham, July 1969
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Moskva from the Wasp, Jan 1970 (Moskva was the
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Tromso Fjord, 1970
Coral Sea, 1970
Coral Sea 1970
British Solomon Islands, met by war canoes. 1970
Kira Kira (Solomon Islands)
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Yandina, Solomon Islands 1970, dancers
Prep for RAS, 1970
Minerva, from aloft. Sept 1970
Wasp landing on Minerva, Sept 1970
Banyan, Singapore, 1970
In the Wardroom, 1970. L-R Lt Roger Bryant,
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Repurposed Red Wagon & Singer Sewing Machine Base Storage TableApril 19th, 2013 in member junk
Brian Carlisle, contributor
Pattern or design used: My own design - Brian of GadgetSponge.com
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markgrogan writes: Now if that isn't a truly vintage looking piece of storage then I don't know what is! It's rather interesting how the different components come together though and it's definitely a one of a kind design! Posted: 2:21 am on October 16th
DeanAshby writes: There is this huge trend for singer sewing machine stands to come out of storage and be reentered into society as a chic piece of furniture recently hasn't it? Maybe it's time for me to go and root around in my storage to see if gran left hers...
Posted: 1:19 am on July 25th
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msjunking writes: Very interesting...I have a base like that and I'm still thinking about several things to do with it...
Posted: 6:13 am on May 31st
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gottaluvjunk writes: This is sooo cool! I absolutely love it. Agree with Mary above about using your idea. :)
Dawn Posted: 7:42 am on May 10th
Dawn Posted: 7:42 am on May 10th
piecesofthepast writes: Super cool....I love it!! Posted: 11:23 am on May 5th
TinTinJunkFan writes: Very very clever ! Wonderful creation! Posted: 7:02 am on May 4th
gadgetsponge writes: I've been out of town and I come back to all these super generous comments. I'm truly humbled. Thanks so much everyone. It's so energizing to be part of such a creative community of support! Posted: 2:20 pm on April 27th
Junkpony writes: Oh my gosh, this is so cool! Love all the elements and colors! Posted: 1:13 pm on April 24th
GypsyBarn writes: Gad I love your work. I'm just making a stamp for that for all your projects!!!! Posted: 8:09 am on April 24th
RevivalMercantile writes: So many things to admire when looking at your fab creations. A visual symphony for the eyes! Posted: 11:04 am on April 22nd
JunkArchitect writes: Brian, this has to be your coolest creation yet. The intensity of the colors really make the piece.
Posted: 5:22 pm on April 21st
Posted: 5:22 pm on April 21st
LloydsLandingofSears writes: Oh me, Oh my, Brian! I love it! I have a singer base and an old western flyer red wagon with one rubber tire shot...this project looks VERY interesting to me, indeed! I always love your ideas, and hope you take it as a compliment when some uf us try to copy you :) You're the best in pulling these colorful, original projects together! ~Mary~ Posted: 1:56 am on April 21st
suziart writes: Wish it was mine!
Posted: 1:55 pm on April 20th
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retromantic writes: Love this! Adding the color just makes this all the more fun! Posted: 5:44 am on April 20th
joyz writes: Unbelievable. Very cool
Love the colors, variety of items used! Posted: 2:55 pm on April 19th
Love the colors, variety of items used! Posted: 2:55 pm on April 19th
MakinItHappen writes: Very cool! Posted: 12:46 pm on April 19th
lamont16 writes: I love this ! Now I need to find a wagon....I have just the place for it ! You are a genuis! Posted: 12:15 pm on April 19th
georgiamoon writes: Well Brian, I can not believe just how many different elements went into this project! I love the baskets, just the right amount of crust to them and the sewing machine base is fantastic!!!
Georgia Posted: 7:23 am on April 19th
Georgia Posted: 7:23 am on April 19th
suewhitney writes: Brian...You just keep getting awesomer. And yes...that is a word!!! Great project..
Be well,
Sue Posted: 5:44 am on April 19th
Be well,
Sue Posted: 5:44 am on April 19th
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With the New Year coming, I thought I'd look back at the last year in my life. Warning this is going to be technical and personal, that way I can turn 50% of the people off with every sentence...just a different set of people with every paragraph ; )
I've had a tough few years, but overall this has been a good year in the Wildermuth house (removing entirely our Political climate which I won't talk about here). It's not been easy, but it's been good. That's the way it usually is for me.
One of my favorite lines from music is "Every five years or so I look back on my life, and I have a good laugh." 1 That's how I have felt most of my life. This year is no different. One constant is my life is that I'm constantly trying to learn something new, whether that be technology or anything else. Here are some categories of my life that I'm looking back at:
I've been pretty entrenched in web development for while now. I'm still spending most of my days using ASP.NET Core and associated client-side technologies. One big shift for me has been in looking past Angular 2 and React for client-side web dev. My desire to back away from the complexities of the new client-side build systems has had me look at Vue.js in a big way and even to look further back at things like Knockout and plain-old jQuery. While I think building monolithic SPAs still have a place, I feel (like most things technical) that it's been easy to try and hammer in the screw for solutions that don't need a single, giant app.
I've also embraced the fact that as a developer, the operating system is becoming less interesting. While I've spent my fair share working with XAML (WPF and Silverlight), I think creating single-OS solutions are becoming less interesting. I do spend most of my time on the web. So things like UWP aren't on my radar at all. As for mobile, I'm leaning on Xamarin more and more, but mostly for small personal projects, nothing i'd bother putting in an app store. I think that Apps are waning, but not sure why.
Lastly, I've noticed that there are more fascinating things happening development than I can remember happening in many years. That also implies that I need to spend more time learning next year.
Learn More about Machine Learning
Learn a lot more about Kubernetes
Get comfortable writing > ES5 in the browser (trying to avoid transpilers)
Learn F# finally
I'm turning 49 next year and that's not just a square, it's a big number. I'm not immune to thinking about my future. While my health has been much worse in prior years, this year hasn't been too bad. I'm still well over a healthy weight but losing 30 lbs in the last quarter has me energized and motivated to continue the exercise and food plan that I'm doing.
I had trouble with Kidney stones, but came off some of my heart arrhythmia medicines this year. Stress is no joke and working on lowering my overall anxiety has been a work in progress. I've started doing meditation and that's proving to be providing me with concrete benefits. I can recommend the book 10% Happier if you're interested in how it can help you too (meditation without the mystical or religious overtones).
Continue my food plan which includes planning my food a day-ahead every day.
Increasing my exercise from 2 days a week to 5.
Drive less
I am incredibly lucky to have found the woman of my dreams in my wife Resa. Luck is only part of it, as with any marriage, it's something we have to work on. After spending a year on the road when we got married and dealing with broken bones (for both of us), we've had a pretty healthy year. I feel like we're hitting our stride with settling into living in one place. We just crossed the two year anniversary of buying our house. And this is our life-house. We don't expect to ever move again. I told you I was lucky.
My extended family hasn't had it so easy. Just last night I found out my Grandmother passed away. That's on top of a large number of death's in the family the last three years including losing my mother. To pad the bill, my sister had a serious auto accident last year which left her unable to work and surrounded by the memories of our mother. Something had to change. We decided to help my sister and nephew to move to Atlanta so they can get a clean start. My real motivation for this is to finally live near my family. I've been an absent brother, son, and uncle for far too long. Luckily Resa and I both agreed about this and made it happen. This Christmas has been pretty special having us all together.
Spend more time with the family instead of always working
Learn how to be a friend not an uncle to my 24 year old nephew. Luckily he's a Star Wars nerd like me
Find time for Resa and I to have more time together
I've spent much of this year working on the film. Learning how to make a film has been very challenging and I often have felt over my head. But that's often when I feel like I'm really learning. I've spent a lot of the time on the filming trying to learn every aspect of the whole process. My big success this year was hiring a great cinematographer. Admitting that I am not good at everything is difficult. But finally realizing that nothing gets made in a vacuum. Finding great, smart people who disagree with you is the key to a great project. I hope this is true for the film as well.
I've had some success with the film today. I launched the teaser and the Kickstarter video. I originally hired a firm to help me edit the Kickstarter video, but after being disappointed with the result, my cinematographer, Lou, gave me the confidence to do it ourselves and I'm really proud of it.
I'm finally certain that we're going to make a great film.
Finish Shooting the Interviews
Re-launch the Kickstarter
Get Sponsors for the post-production
While I'm at it, I'd like to share some of my favorite movies released this year (in no particular order). While some really amazing movies are probably missing from this, these are my favorite movies that I actually got to see. I still have most of the Oscar contenders to try and see next month so don't assume if I've skipped a movie, that I didn't like it:
Like Movies, I still enjoy video games at my mature age. This year has been weird in video games in that I've had trouble finding games that really grabbed me and made me want to keep playing. Truth be known, I've spent more time on Fallout 4 and Skyrim this year than probably any recent release. Some of this is because games that I would think I'd try were hamstrung from bad ideas like retail exclusives (i.e. Assassin's Creed: Origins) or loot boxes/micro-transactions (i.e. Middle-earth: Shadow of War).
The biggest change in games this year has to be the Switch. I'm not a Nintendo guy. The family friendly company usually wasn't gritty enough for me. I know that my lack of interest in Pokemon and the fact that I've barely played any Zelda games might mar my geek-cred, but that's the fact. But after seeing some friends with the Switch (and the ability to play console games on a plane), I bought one and haven't regretted it at all.
This is what I've been playing this year:
One thing you might notice is that there is no XBox there. That's true. It's been gathering dust mostly. Not sure why, I play most games on my PC with an XBox controller. Just became easier to actually play on my laptop instead of the TV.
Thanks for putting up with a long post, but I wanted to put together my thoughts before the new year hits me in the face.
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Interested in living a better life, enjoying some company, and being healthier? Get new roommates… I mean houseplants!
Houseplants make great roommates because they share (oxygen), do nice things for you (clean), and make you a better person (feel better).
The downside is that they won't pay rent and require some attention, but they earn their keep.
We know that photosynthesis makes plants absorb carbon dioxide and release oxygen, while humans intake oxygen and output carbon dioxide.
This symbiotic relationship just makes sense, but there's more…
Breath Better
According to the NASA Clean Air Study, there are more than 25 household plants that filter the air for substances harmful to humans: benzene, formaldehyde, trichloroethylene, xylene, toluene, and ammonia.
Breath Better at Night
Photosynthesis stops at nighttime, and plants typically "breath" like we do (oxygen in, carbon dioxide out).
Orchids, succulents, and epiphytic bromeliads do the opposite so put these plants in bedrooms.
Houseplants decrease stress and increase optimism.
According to researchers at Kansas State University, surgical patients with plants in their rooms request less pain medication, have lower heart rates and blood pressure, experience less fatigue and anxiety, and are released from the hospital sooner.
Keep from Getting Sick
Indoor plants increase the oxygen, reducing the staleness of the air and keeping you from getting headaches.
Plants decrease carbon dioxide, helping to reduce drowsiness and improve your focus by 70%.
By reducing your stress and increasing your optimism, they can reduce your blood pressure.
They also decrease dust, reducing cold-related illnesses by more than 30%.
Better Skin
Plants act like humidifiers, releasing moisture vapor into the air.
Studies at the Agricultural University of Norway document that using plants in interior spaces decreases the incidence of dry skin, colds, sore throats and dry coughs.
Beautify Your Home
Of course, just adding natural beauty to our lives provides additional benefits.
You could even beautify with artificial/fake/faux plants, but you won't get the other benefits.
Recommended Indoor Plants and How to Care for Them
These links help answer the question, "Which plants where?" and provide tips to care for them:
- Top 9 Air-Purifying Plants, 2 Favorites that are Easy to Care for
- The Best Plants for Each Room: Living Room, Bedroom, Bathroom, Home Office, and Sun Room/Porch
- The Ideal Number of Plants for Your Area
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Quantum Force enables users to 'sculpt' RealFlow simulations with forces. The video shows mainly sims in progress: we can't wait to see some more final renders.
V-Motion has released Quantum Force, a new plugin enabling RealFlow users to art direct simulations, using forces to 'sculpt' the movement of a fluid.
Quantum Force offers seven different force modes (indicated with satisfyingly chunky icons in the video above): Accelerate, Push, Pull, Attract, Heat and Filter – the latter of which can be used in two modes depending on whether you use grid cells to store force information.
In addition to the grid solver, the plugin supports particle-based simulations, permitting "completely new event programming, not by generic parameters such as age or velocity, but by particle and object positions".
Getting started with Quantum Force: V-Motion's introductory tutorial for the new plugin.
Quantum Force isn't the first foray into tool development from V-Motion – or one half of it, at least.
Regular readers may recall Ian Clemmer's Superflow motion graphics add-on for 3ds Max, which we wrote about last year, and which is currently available from the V-Motion website along with three new sister products.
Quantum Force itself is compatible with RealFlow 5 and above, and is available now, price $399.
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Smoking Ban
The Environmental Division investigates complaints regarding the Ohio Smoking Ban that outlaws smoking in any public workplace.
Smoke-free Workplace Program
Issue 5 passed November 7, 2006, by a majority of voters in the State of Ohio. The initiative is meant to protect all workers and the public from exposure to secondhand smoke in workplaces and public places. The law took effect December 7, 2006 and enforcement began May 3, 2007. For a complete copy of the Law and Rules vist www.ohionosmokelaw.gov.
Filing a Complaint
Complaints can be filed anonymously by calling 1-866-559-6446. Your complaint will then be transferred to the proper jurisdiction for enforcement.
Summary of the Ban
- Businesses must prohibit smoking in any "public place" or "place of employment"
- Businesses must Post no-smoking signs with the toll-free enforcement number, 1-866-559-OHIO (6446), at all entrances or areas of transition between non-regulated and regulated areas (Copies of signs can be printed out from the following website www.ohionosmokelaw.gov
- Businesses must remove ashtrays and other tobacco receptacles
No Smoking Signs
A "No Smoking" sign can be downloaded and printed out for use in regulated areas at the following link, or by clicking the image to the right.
Click Here to download a "No Smoking" sign.
Ohio Department of Health Smoking Ban Website: www.odh.ohio.gov/landing/phs_smoking/tobbaccouse.aspx
Who do I call with a smoking complaint? Call 1-866-559-6446.