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Erickson has renewed two heavy lift support contracts with Helifor Canada (an affiliate of Columbia Helicopters) and Western Forest Products, which is based in Vancouver.
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Helifor's agreement, valued at $8-10 million, will use Erickson's Aircrane to provide logging services and transmission tower construction in western Canada.
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Unlike jail, at Florida State Hospital, mentally ill inmates get training.
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Published January 31, 2007
CHATTAHOOCHEE - Donald grips his pencil so tightly it threatens to snap. He bends over his worksheet, frowns and erases his name. He blows the dust away and prints his name again.
"Is 'court' a place to play basketball or a place where a trial is held?"
At the sound of teacher Anne Thrush's voice, Donald puts down his pencil. He's ready to listen.
Like many school classrooms, Thrush's room has plants, pictures and bulletin boards with scalloped paper edging. There's a globe and a printed list of rules, including "no unnecessary noise" and "don't help other students unless Teacher asks you to."
But unlike most classrooms, Thrush's room at Florida State Hospital isn't filled with young scholars.
The students are jail inmates who are too mentally ill to stand trial on the charges they face.
Her classroom is ground zero in the fight between the Department of Children and Families, which runs the hospital, and judges who say it must make room for dozens of severely mentally ill inmates jailed longer than the 15 days allowed by state law.
DCF Secretary Bob Butterworth, whose predecessor Lucy Hadi was fined $80,000 for not moving inmates quickly enough, is scheduled to testify on the issue today before a Pinellas County circuit judge.
Florida State Hospital, along with the two other state forensic facilities, is at full capacity, according to administrator Diane James. It rarely has a vacancy for more than a few days; almost as soon as one defendant is released back into the criminal justice system, another county jail van pulls up to the intake center with his or her replacement.
Prodded by retired Pinellas County Judge Crockett Farnell, who threatened to jail Hadi for ignoring his orders to find beds for the ill inmates, the Florida Legislature this month budgeted $16.6-million to pay for 373 more beds at facilities across the state to ease the backlog of inmates, which at times has approached 300.
But those beds won't appear overnight. This is rehabilitation, not warehousing, and finding an additional "bed" involves much more than placing another mat in an already crowded pod, as often happens in the jail system.
In many of the state's county jails, mentally ill inmates languish for weeks or months without treatment.
At Florida State Hospital, by contrast, inmates receive intensive therapy and required medications. Staffers teach everything from what a plea bargain is to how to cook eggs once the defendant's time in the criminal justice system is done. There are classes in art and music therapy, physical fitness and independent living. There's unstructured time to socialize, go to the library or watch television. Basic job skills are taught, including how to behave on the job and during the job interview, not to mention how to behave in court.
"We try to look at the whole person," James said.
And that often takes time. While the average stay for inmates who have been declared incompetent to stand trial is three months, others might take years before they are considered well enough to be returned to jail and court. Some may never leave the hospital; the state has the option of dropping the charges if an inmate still isn't competent after five years of treatment.
The cost per person per year can exceed $100,000.
Teaching life skills
There's nothing overtly psychiatric about Florida State Hospital's appearance. There's no fence around the 620 acres of old colonial style buildings and live oak trees draped in Spanish moss, save for the small patch of double razor wire surrounding the Admission and Evaluation Service. That's where new arrivals from the jails come until their threat to themselves and others can be determined.
Many patients have the freedom to move around; until you look closely for employee identification, often it's not immediately obvious which of the people walking across the campus is a patient or staff.
On one recent day, Thrush leads four students, one of whom is deaf and has a sign language interpreter, through the answers to a quiz about the judicial system. When she's done, the patients will use the answers - "oath," "plea," and "bench trial," among others - to fill in a crossword puzzle.
"What does it mean if you decide to plead guilty?" Thrush asks.
Alfreda, who has been at Florida State Hospital three years after her trespassing and battery arrests, raises her hand. Her answer: "You did it."
Thrush tries again: "What options do you have if you plead guilty, working with your lawyer?" She's met with silence. Thrush prods one more time: "What can you, your lawyer and the prosecutor work at?"
This time Alfreda suggests probation.
"Probation, yes. But plea bargain, that's what I'm looking for," Thrush says.
It's not unusual to go over the same material several times before all the students understand, said Thrush, who was a fourth-grade teacher in Gadsden County schools before she was hired at the hospital. "You have to slow it down and put it on their level," she says after class.
With 838 forensic beds, Florida State Hospital has more than half the state's 1,449 beds. Most of the inmates in Pinellas County who are ordered into treatment go to this hospital, which is about 45 minutes northwest of Tallahassee. The other two main state facilities are South Florida Evaluation and Treatment Center in Miami and North Florida Evaluation and Treatment Center in Gainesville.
Beyond teaching enough about courts to give patients a chance at a fair trial, much of what is taught at the hospital involves helping them recognize the opportunities they have once their illness is stabilized - opportunities that go beyond the crimes that landed them in jail, said Wayne Anderson, senior psychologist in the hospital's secure forensic unit.
If they don't teach these life skills, then the odds that patients will return, either as a criminal incompetency case or as a civil commitment case under the state's Baker Act, go up. Staffers at Florida State Hospital say they want to get it right the first time.
"Part of the challenge is to help people understand that they can develop other skills," Anderson said.
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Skip to comments.Limbaugh: Attack on Perry Same Thing Media Tried with Reagan
Posted on 08/29/2011 11:54:18 AM PDT by DRey
This morning Politico ran a story titled "Is Rick Perry dumb" by columnist Jonathan Martin. In the second paragraph, after ridiculing his accent in the opening paragraph, the writer asks: "Is he dumb -- or just "misunderestimated?" Martin goes on to question Perry's "intellect." Rush Limbaugh responds on his Monday program: "This is a recycle, same thing they tried against Ronaldus Maximus back in 1979/1980. 'Is Ronald Reagan dumb?' "It's amazing. Nothing new. Media cycles, media templates being repeated, being recycled."
(Excerpt) Read more at realclearpolitics.com ...
I wonder just who is the real dummy? See AMERICAN THINKER today for an analysis of one of the few examples from Obama's pen that his campaign failed to get under lock and key.
He wrote a letter to the Harvard Crimson defending affirmative action policies. Grammar is terrible. Syntax sucks. He twice fails to made verbs and subjects agree.
Like it was written by a seventh grader...at a time The One was already a member of Harvard Law Review.
It is little wonder that his thugs are hiding his academic records. Still seeking answers about his Connecticut social security number issued in '77 while Obami was living in Hawaii. Still many questions about his LFBC. No passports records either.
And our vaunted media are still chasing down rumors about Perry and Bachmann. They have zero interest in checking out Obama.
The guy's a fake. His background is a lie. He's affirmative action all the way.
BS, one is all hat and no cattle. And that one wasn't Reagan.
They can ask the "Is Rick Perry dumb?" question all they want. Maybe he is. Maybe he isn't. Obama, on the other hand, has a history of stupidity and failure that is not open to question.
I will be happy to vote for a man who might be dumb over a man who definitely is.
Rush said when liberals are out of power or about to lose power, the become crazy in their speeches and interviews. Liberals should be scared of him, he will defeat their Messiah.
A truly great and inspiring read. I am astounded by the parallels between this upcoming campaign and the Presidential race of 1980.
But what experience would he have to compare anyone with Ronald Reagan
Perry to be on radio with Hannity at the top of the next hour...just announced on air.
But what experience would he have to compare anyone with Ronald ReaganYou forgot:
Man, you're on every Perry thread started and just keep being negative. Did he bang your ex-wife or somethin'? Man,you got a hard on for him. Who would you vote for President?
Ignorance will buy you a lot of support, are you trying to get a free education for your illegal boy friend.
True, since he was an air head boat racer when his adopted father was the man.
I'm all over it. Posting on all Perry threads.
I'll repeat the same question Shaka asks, without the fanfare:
Who do you support for the Republican nomination?
These Rat' trash have demonized every Republican who has run for president in my lifetime and they have tried to label most of them as stupid. Let's look at some of THEM: Lyndon Johnson was a little clever, I guess, in a criminal, party-hack kind of way. Walter Mondale and Michael Dukakis? Well, not too bright. Al Gore? A total dumb ass. John Kerry? 40-watt bulb there. Barack Obama? Totally an affirmative action construct of George Soros and socialist dipshi-. Except for verbal ability, no one can be intelligent and be a Leninist socialist. The synapses simply do not fire right.
"Limbaugh: Attack on Perry Same Thing Media Tried with Reagan"
and Palin
and Bachmann
and Cain
and Gingrich
and Pawlenty
and Santorum
and even Romney at times
and McCain (once he was the nominee and no longer 'the maverick')
and [insert GOP candidate here]
and anyone they perceive to be a threat to Obama.
It's funny how the second they think there's a new frontrunner they attack them, trying to make it look legit when it's nothing but rabid partisan hacks.
And they wonder why we think they're biased.
"He twice fails to made verbs and subjects agree."
Hey! If kings don't have to agree with their subjects, then why should verbs have to?;)
Crickets ..........
Knock. Knock. Is orgy home?
Governor Perry may not be President Reagan in the same way, but he will bring about game changing solutions to the economy in the same way.
It also shows the abject stupidity of our American media. If they can't get Zer0 right with all the red flags and flashing lights, they deserve to run into the ditch and crash and burn. If they are willing to suck up the myths and misinformation about the One, they also deserve to crash and burn with an upset stomach.
Don't even try asking these clowns who they want for president. I have been asking them for a year, and they always say, "It's too early to tell." That line must be in the script too. They make me sick! It's best to tell them to run back to the DU hell they have come from.
Did not get the memo that. You had been put in charge here. The thread its not about me so follow the rules and knock the personal stuff off.
Congratulations, dumbest post of the day. Do you also believe in voting on bills before you read and study them?
I and my wife voted for Perry for governor. I defended Perry on a thread here yesterday when the poster said he tried to beat a traffic ticket (not even on my list of issues). Either accepting or rejecting a candidate based on ignorance is foolish.
I am exchanging e-mails and phone calls with my congressman to try to do something about Obama's amnesty by fiat. I will do my best to vote for someone who will not be a clone of GWB.
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I prayed that my people would be saved, and Rick Perry answered.
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ElRusho has spoken so get in line...
Good night! my post really sent you off the rails. I was not even talking about the DemonRATs 1000+ page bills. I was talking about mindless parrots who through out their anti-Palin and anti-Perry screeds without knowing what they are writing about. When you ask them who they favor for the Republican presidental ticket, all you get from them is the crickets in the background or "It's too soon to tell who I would voter for."
I certainly would not give you the job of reading and interpreting a bill before the vote. If you did not understand my post, I would not try for a job as a congressional staff worker.
Pardon me. through = throw (like in throw up!).
And you don't realize that choosing a candidate without gathering the facts has something in common with voting on bills without knowing what is in them. Let the facts determine who your candidate is. Have you forgotten that GW Bush unpleasantly surprised a lot of his supporters after he was elected?
I was talking about mindless parrots who through out their anti-Palin and anti-Perry screeds without knowing what they are writing about.
If that is what you had posted, I wouldn't have any problem with it, but that is not what you posted. In fact I agree that some attacks on Perry are incorrect or trivial.
When you ask them who they favor for the Republican presidental ticket, all you get from them is the crickets in the background or Its too soon to tell who I would voter for.
I will pick a candidate when I am ready, not before. Do you have a problem with that?
If you did not understand my post, I would not try for a job as a congressional staff worker.
Read the post I originally replied to. There seems to be a difference between what you posted and what you were thinking. If reading minds is required for such a job, that's another problem.
Eeew. Who is Herman Vasquez?
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Michael Reagan: The Dark Horse Who Could Win It All - The Most Reaganesque
Great picture...just too funny...
Ignorance will buy what? That has to be the stupidest thing I have read all day..and I read the New York Times this morning too. Thats it? You hate Perry and so you gotta crap on any thread that mentions his name, in hopes that someone will follow your veiled advice? This isn't DU, stupid does'nt make it too far here. Maybe try a different pond some where?
My original post was responding to a comment made by Shaka who was responding to org.whodat. Org.whodat said that Perry "was all hat and no cattle." Shaka responded with "Man, youre on every Perry thread started and just keep being negative." Shaka then asked "Who would you vote for President?" That question struck a nerve with me and that prompted my post:
"Dont even try asking these clowns who they want for president. I have been asking them for a year, and they always say, Its too early to tell. That line must be in the script too. They make me sick! Its best to tell them to run back to the DU hell they have come from."
With your phony excuse that "I will pick a candidate when I am ready, not before," is nothing but dodging the question. You do not want your bias to be identified. And it follows a pattern that I have been seeing for over a year. I do not accept your lame excuse!
Org.whodat responded with a reference to the tuition situation with children of illegals in Texas. It was obnoxious and typical of the mindless script being thrown out like puke on here. And, of course, there was no answer to who he preferred for the Republican nominee. The script is followed just like you. Other Freepers responded to him with comments about "crickets" and questions about who he supports.
As for the idea that Governor Rick Perry is all hat and no cattle, that is an example of mindless parrots who throw out their anti-Palin and anti-Perry screeds without knowing what they are writing about. Perry has worn the rancher's hat, growing up on a working Texas ranch with cattle and cotton. I won't bore you people with the details because once you get the facts, like org.whodat, you run over them like a Mac truck and go off to forget them like you never read one sentence.
I gave this detailed account to show you that you have certainly failed to follow what was going on with this thread because of clowns like org.whodat.
OK, tell him you resent his alleged spamming. That would be quite understandable.
Shaka then asked Who would you vote for President?
Ok, I went back and looked. What he really posted was, "Did he bang your ex-wife or somethin? Man,you got a hard on for him. Who would you vote for President?"
So that profound post inspired you to repeat the same lame approach: "Dont even try asking these clowns who they want for president. I have been asking them for a year, and they always say, 'Its too early to tell.'"
Let's see if I understand you: In your universe, those who don't favor a candidate yet are sinister agents of some mysterious deception; they could not want simply to study the candidates before deciding? Hell, Perry just entered the race. I may vote for Perry eventually, but demanding others to pick a candidate is just mindless, and does not reflect well on your candidate, although some Palin supporters are at least as abrasive as you guys.
With your phony excuse that I will pick a candidate when I am ready, not before, is nothing but dodging the question. You do not want your bias to be identified. And it follows a pattern that I have been seeing for over a year. I do not accept your lame excuse!
That's an amazing rant that makes no sense except to the delusional. I don't need an excuse for not deciding until I know the facts, skippy.
Here is this for you studies: Seventeen (17) things that critics are saying about Rick Perry
Good reading!
As far as I can tell, that is not quite correct. Here is the "core residency requirements" application form LINK: "I have filed or will file an application to become a permanent resident at the earliest opportunity that I am eligible to do so." They will file at some unspecified future date? In 10 years? 100 years?
I don't like the Texas Dream Act at all.
The document says that Perry is "squishy" on immigration, which is a major concern. I don't understand work visas for illegals when we have such high unemployment (Perry's plan sounds similar to Palin's). Also, I think huge "temporary" work programs tend to become "paths to citizenship" eventually, which would import 10s of millions of new voters, and permanent leftist control of everything.
WRT the criticism of Texas schools and health care, people are moving to Texas, not away from it.
Legitimate criticism. Keep reading.
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The notion of contemplating mortality can be an abstract one for those of us not facing death. It can be waxed about in highly romanticized language, such as in a Wallace Stevens poem, or shown on television in the most inhuman ways, leaving us cold and unmoved.
While editing this week's show on facing and contemplating reality, I suggested we ground our interview with Dr. Ira Byock, a leading figure in palliative and hospice care, with other people's voices from StoryCorps. Their words, their stories, I hoped, would take Dr. Byock's clinical experiences and complement the doctor's ideas about dying well with the necessary pathos of those families facing death.
To close the hour, we included audio of Annie and Danny Perasa, a couple from Brooklyn, New York. They had been married for 27 years when Danny was diagnosed with a fast-spreading, painful form of terminal cancer. It's a love story illustrating that the process of dying is not only a medical event, but a personal one in which "eloquence, grace, and poetry" can still be found. Danny passed away on February 24, 2006.
As a result, we've heard from so many listeners asking to hear this audio again. Here's a wonderful animation extending the story you heard on the radio.


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SLERP Movie Screening- Warm Bodies
Category: Teens
Location: Plaut Room
Join your SLERP pals for a screening of the movie Warm Bodies.
With much of the world's population now an undead horde, R is a young and introspective zombie. While fighting with and feeding on a human scavenger party, R meets Julie and feels an urge to protect her. What happens next is the beginning of a strangely warm relationship that allows R to begin regaining his humanity. As this change spreads through the local undead population like a virus, Julie and R eventually have to face a larger issue when the very nature of their friendship is challenged. Caught between the paranoid human forces and the ferocious "Bonies", zombies who are a mutual threat, R and Julie must find a way common bond bridge the differences each sides must overcome so that they all fight for a better world no one thought possible.
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Oct 10, 2012
Research: 2012 Application Security Survey
Given that application vulnerabilities are the single largest contributor to breaches, most organizations have some type of application security program in place. Too bad they aren't usually effective. We waste money on the tool of the moment instead of building repeatable processes. We spend too much time trying to convert developers into security experts, and we focus too closely on trying to eradicate every application vulnerability instead of working smart with mitigation—think Web application firewalls and OS hardening. The result: Most organizations spin their wheels and keep throwing money at security projects that don't significantly reduce risk.
We asked the 336 respondents to our InformationWeek 2012 Application Security Survey using, building or considering a secure software development life cycle to rate their application security technology and training programs' effectiveness in accomplishing six key goals. A reduction in the number of application security vulnerabilities that make it into production code came in at fifth place, just a tick above reducing the number of application vulnerabilities found by tools. That's not very comforting.
What must we do differently? For starters, say someone is able to break into an application. We need to perform defense in depth properly, so the attacker cannot leverage that entry for gain, such as privilege escalation or theft of intellectual property or personally identifiable information. We need to put supporting systems in place, then focus on tightly integrating them into the SDLC. We need to measure and trend a limited but highly relevant set of metrics.
In this report, we'll analyze our survey findings and discuss how CIOs and security teams can work with developers and QA to build a united front against application attacks. (R3941211)
Survey Name InformationWeek 2012 Application Security Survey
Survey Date November 2011
Region North America
Number of Respondents 475
Purpose To determine use of secure application development methods.
Methodology InformationWeek surveyed business technology decision-makers at North American organizations. The survey was conducted online, and respondents were recruited via an email invitation containing an embedded link to the survey. The email invitation was sent to qualified InformationWeek subscribers.
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Orange clownfish
The Orange Clownfish (Amphiprion percula) is an aquarium fish. Like other clownfish (also called anemonefish), it often lives in association with sea anemones. A. percula is associated specifically with Heteractis magnifica and Stichodactyla gigantea, and as larva use chemical cues released from the anemones to identify and locate the appropriate host species to use them for shelter and protection.[1] This causes preferential selection when finding their anemone host species.[2] Although popular, maintaining this species in captivity is rather complex. The Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority regulates the number of collection permits that are issued to aquarium fish dealers who seek this, and other tropical fish within the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park. The commensalism between anemonefish and anemones depends on the presence of the fish drawing other fish to the anemone, where they are stung by its venomous tentacles. The anemone helps the fish by giving it protection from predators, which include brittle stars, wrasses, and other damselfish, and the fish helps the anemone by feeding it, increasing oxygenation, and removing waste material from the host. Various hypotheses exist about the fish's ability to live within the anemone without being harmed. One study carried out at Marineland of the Pacific by Dr. Demorest Davenport and Dr. Kenneth Noris in 1958 revealed that the mucus secreted by the anemone fish prevented the anemone from discharging its lethal stinging nematocysts. A second hypothesis is that A. percula has acquired immunity towards the sea anemone's toxins, and it has been shown experimentally to be a combination of the two.[3] The fish feeds on algae, zooplankton, worms, and small crustaceans.
The Amphiron Percula can grow to be 11cm in length, but is on average 8cm, and can be recognized by three white lines across their bright orange bodies, with no distinction in color between sexes. The anterior white bar is placed just behind the eye; the middle bar goes straight down the middle of the fish; and the posterior bar occurs near the caudal fin. An anterior projecting bulge also exists on the middle bar. In addition to the white coloring, black edging outlines each fin with varying thickness.[2] This species can be mistaken for the similar species of clownfishes, A. ocellaris. This is known as the Ocellaris clownfish and sometimes referred to as the "false percula clownfish" or "common clownfish" due to its similar color and pattern. The "easiest" way to distinguish the two species is the fact that A. percula has 10 spines in the first dorsal fin and A. ocellaris has 11, which is a more reliable distinction than color patterns. The A. Oscellaris does not have thick black edging outlining the fins.[2]
Since these fish live in a warm water environment they can reproduce all year long. Each group of fish consists of a breeding pair and 0–4 non-breeders. Within each group there is a size-based hierarchy: the female is largest, the breeding male is second largest, and the male non-breeders get progressively smaller as the hierarchy descends.[4] They exhibit protandry, meaning each fish is born male, but will only change to female if the sole breeding female dies. If the female dies, the breeding male changes sex, becomes the breeding female and the largest non-breeder becomes the breeding male. The spawning process is correlated with the lunar cycle. At night time the moon maintains a higher level of alertness in the A. percula and this increases the interaction with the males and females. Before spawning, the male attracts the female via courting behaviour. These courting actions include extending their fins, biting the female and chasing her. The males also swim rapidly in an upward and downward motion to attract the females. The nest site is also important for the survival of the eggs.[2] Depending on the size of the female spawn about 400–1500 eggs per cycle.[5] The expected tenure of breeding females is approximately 12 years and is relatively long for a fish of its size, but is characteristic of other reef fish.[6]
It has been unclear why the non-breeders continue to associate with these groups. Unlike non-reproductives in some animal groups, they cannot obtain occasional breeding opportunities, because their gonads are non-functional. They cannot be regarded as helpers at the nest, since it has been found their presence does not increase the reproductive success of the breeders. Recent research (Buston, 2004) suggests that they are simply queuing for the territory occupied by the breeders, i.e. the anemone; non-breeders living in association with breeders have a better chance of eventually securing a territory than a non-resident.[4] The probability of a fish ascending in rank in this queue is equal to that of the individual outliving at least one of its dominants because an individual will ascend in rank if any one of its dominants dies, and not simply when its immediate dominant dies.[4]
The development of the fish from juvenile to adult is dependent on the system of hierarchy, and can be described as density-dependent. There is aggression involved in these small families although usually not between the male and the females. The aggression usually exists between the males. The largest male will suppress the development of the next smallest male and the cycle continues until the smallest fish is evicted from the host anemone. Within each anemone, the regulation of the species is controlled by the female, since the amount of space for fish in her anemone is directly proportional to her size (which eventually reaches a maximum), so she ultimately controls the size of the other fish.[7] Amphiprion percula are very competitive fish and this causes the smaller fish to have a stunted growth. There is the potential for a fish to ascend in rank by contesting its dominant. This depends on the relative body sizes of the two fish, and is very unlikely to happen since A. Percula maintain well-defined size differences between adjacent individuals in rank.[4] However in an aquarium, this fish is peaceful, and it can live in an aquarium environment well.
The fish lay their eggs in a safe spot close to the anemone from where they are easily protected, and the parents can retreat to the safety of the anemone if danger threatens. Anemonefish usually lay their nests in the evening after a few days of carefully cleaning and examining the chosen site. Preferred egg sites are flat or slightly curved rocks or some other item the fish have dragged near their nest for the purpose. (In captivity, clay pots and saucers are an attractive choice.) First the female deposits some eggs with her ovipositor (a whitish tube descending from her belly), making a wiggling pass over the surface, then the male follows behind her fertilizing the eggs. After many passes, the nest is complete and will hatch in 6–8 days shortly after sunset, usually on a very dark night. In the meantime, the male is very protective of the nest and ceaselessly fans the eggs to provide proper oxygen circulation, and checks them for any bad eggs, which he eats before they can rot and damage more eggs. Females may or may not help the male tend the nest. At hatching, the larvae burst free and swim up toward the moonlight and the open ocean to ride the currents and eat plankton for about a week, before the still tiny metamorphosed clowns return to the reef and look for an anemone to settle into. Eventually the cycle repeats.
Recruitment is the number of individuals in a given species that can survive within a certain amount of time following larval habitation.[8] The higher the level of recruitment, the better chance a larva has of surviving long enough to become an actual fish. Large food supplies, low predator threats, and the availability of nearby anemonefish are all factors that affect recruitment levels of Amphirion Percula. Amphiprion Percula, like most coral reef fish, have a bipartite life cycle. This life cycle has a scattering pelagic larval stage whereas its resident phase is motionless. At the end of the A. Percula's pelagic phase, the larvae begin to settle on the coral reef and begin their recruiting process in the resident population.[4] Larvae that settle successfully and join a resident population are called recruits. Anemonefish species are recruited to areas where the fish are commonly found. Most anemonefish are site-attached and do not move from one anemone to another that are spatially distributed more than a few meters. This is simply because it is always a dangerous undertaking for A. Percula to be outside their anemonefish safe haven, exposed to dangerous predators. They are also very poor swimmers, increasing the risk involved in travel.[4] Recruitment is essentially the only method that the fish can use to inhabit new anemones. Finding a better living situation in a different anemone is unlikely because every anemone is already occupied by other anemonefish species. Anemonefish are known for reproducing all year round when they are in lower latitudes and it is anticipated that recruitment with these fish would follow the same pattern.[8]
Anemonefish are specialized coral reef fish that live within host anemones and are found in warmer waters in the Pacific Ocean, Indian Ocean, off northwest Australia, southeast Asia and Japan. Both the A. percula and the anemones reside in shallow waters and the depth usually does not exceed twelve meters with water temperatures ranging between 25–28 degrees C.[2] Host anemones, which are tube-like organisms that reside on coral reefs, are usually occupied by only one anemonefish species because one species will out-compete and exclude other species when they inhabit the same host anemone. Unless there was a significant size difference, two anemonefish species will show aggression towards each other when trying to occupy the same host anemone.[8] This is why the supply of nearby anemone hosts so strongly influences A. Percula's ability to achieve recruitment and survival in general. A primary host anemone is where an anemonefish is found at a high frequency and a secondary host anemone is where an anemonefish is found at a relatively low frequency. The distribution and availability of sea anemones is limited by the activity of photosynthesis of algae that occupy the anemones' tentacles.[2] Secondary hosts are usually only used if there is a severe lack of available primary hosts. When many different species of anemonefishes occupy similar habitats, they tend to spread themselves out according to smaller microhabitats and available species of anemones. The A. Percula and A. Perideraion both essentially live within the H. Magnifica anemone but the A. Percula has the highest selection ratios with the S. Gigantea.[8] A study done by Elliot & Mariscal in the region of Madang, Papua New Guinea found that all of the H. Magnifica anemones that were censused were occupied by the A. Percula and A. Perideraion. The A. Percula generally occupies anemones that are near shore while the A. Perideraion occupies anemones that are more offshore. Anemonefish will not occupy anemones if they are in shallow water or if they are too small. This is because shallow waters give an inhabitable environment for the A. Percula because of the lower salinity levels, increased temperatures and they would be exposed during low tides. Also, small anemones would not provide protection from predators.[8] The A. Percula and the host anemone are very important to one another and interact in a symbiotic relationship. The A. Percula cleans the host anemone by consuming algae residue and zooplankton such as copepods and larval tunicates. They also protect the anemone from polyp consuming fish and other predators, while the clown fish is protected from predators by the anemone. The A. Percula will sometimes carry pieces of food to the host anemone for later consumption. In most cases the host anemone then devours the food that the A. Percula stored around it.[2] Chances of survival for both parties involved are increased through this co-existence.
The development of the A. Percula happens relatively fast. After the eggs are fertilized, they are ready to hatch after about six to seven days. After hatching, the larval are very small and are transparent except for the eyes, yolk sac, and a few colors across the body. The larva then sinks to the benthic environment but then swims to the upper water column. The larva spends about a week floating among plankton and is transported by ocean currents.[2] The larval stage ends when the A. Percula settles to the bottom of the ocean. The process from larval stages to juvenile takes approximately one day. There is a rapid development of color during the A. Percula's juvenile stage. During the juvenile stage the anemonefish has to find a suitable anemone host. Specific chemical components are used when finding their host. These chemical cues are different for each anemonefish. This causes preferential selection when finding their anemone host species.[2] When the A. Percula comes in contact with the anemone it produces a protective mucous coat. This mucous coat is developed with multiple interactions with the host anemone. The A. Perculas dances around the anemone, touching its fins first to the tentacles and then its entire body during its first interaction with the anemone. This process could take a few minutes or up to several hours.[2] If the A. Percula does not continue to come in contact with the host anemone the protective mucous covering may disappear. The A. Percula belongs to a group of fishes that are not stung by the nematocysts of the anemone. If the A. Percula did not have the protective mucous covering then they would be stung by the anemone. Other fish species that do not have the mucous covering are consumed by the anemone.[2]


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Ableton Live
Paul Harris
"I've been using Live from day one. The speed with which you're able to create something interesting on it is amazing; I've spent years converting people to it. I guess my most famous convert is my mate DJ Frank E, and he's doing OK with it!"
Lennardigital Sylenth1
Paul Harris
"This plug-in has probably created nearly every pop hit of the last few years. The sound banks that come with it are amazing but now there are Deadmau5- and Prydz-sounding patches that are pretty bloody amazing. I am very much a preset kind of guy, to be honest, and this has everything a person needs. It's simply the best soft synth at the moment."
Native Instruments Maschine
Ben Harris
"I started out making electronic music using Akai samplers like the S950 and 3000, and then I moved to the MPCs. I always loved the workflow of those machines and the hands-on process to making beats. Maschine lets me do this and loads more with my laptop. The introduction of VST hosting in 1.6 means I'm using it more to write and produce, and DAWs just to arrange and mix. The less mouse and keyboard the better in my book."
Native Instruments Guitar Rig
Ben Harris
"I used to use an amp and a bunch of pedals when we played live but Guitar Rig sounds so good that I just use that for touring now. Its pedal board acts as the soundcard for the guitar and for Ableton Live, which hosts all of the soft synths I use on-stage."
Native Instruments Traktor
Ben Harris
"This is starting to look an NI advert! Traktor is hands-down the best software for DJing. The new Sample Decks are a killer! It's solid and the FX are great. You can sync other software like Maschine to it, too. Being able to improvise in the moment is so important to me when I'm DJing, and with Traktor you have tons of options."
Read Native Instruments Traktor Pro 2 review
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Types of Employment
Wright State University has three types of employment based on the job duties and the relationship to the university. Each employment category may be broken down further depending on the length of appointment, funding source, and whether or not the classification is in a bargaining unit. Each person hired by Wright State University is placed in one of the following categories and rank, or titles. More information is available in University Policy 8205.
- Tenure Track
- Non-Tenure Track
- Adjunct
Unclassified (Exempt) – An individual without fully affiliated academic rank, appointed to a position outside the classified service including involving professional, administrative, or educational duties, is an unclassified employee according to Ohio civil service law. An unclassified staff member may be employed either full-time or part-time, and is considered a regular employee when he or she enters into continuing employment with the university to work on either full-time or part-time basis for an indefinite period. A special contract employee is one who is employed to perform duties or assignments for a specific period of time, usually one year or less. An unclassified employee's entitlement to and participation in benefits is partially governed in part by these classifications.
Classified (Non-Exempt) - Persons who are classified civil servants pursuant to Section 124.11 of the Ohio revised Code. Under Ohio law, employees of a state university, except those engaged in teaching, research, and administration, are appointed under civil service. This includes all hourly paid positions except a limited number of grant funded research positions. Civil service employees are entitled to the protection and benefits of civil service as defined in the Ohio Revised Code, Chapter 124. These statutes govern many aspects of the employee's job. Consequently, Wright State's employment practices have been established in accordance with the state's civil service laws.
Civil Service Exam
Several position classifications at Wright State University require civil service pre-employment examinations. Examinations are used by the university to measure the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary for successful performance on the job. Examinations will measure the individual's education and experience and will assess his or her technical skills using computer-based skill evaluators.
The university grants people with disabilities reasonable accommodations upon request to assist them with pre-employment examinations. Information about requesting accommodations for this purpose can be found on University Policy 8000.
Examination administration:
- Human Resources administers all civil service exams.
- Applicants with disabilities who may require accommodations to take an examination are responsible for notifying Human Resources prior to the examination date.
- In order to take the pre-employment examination, an individual must first apply for a posted position and meet the minimum qualifications for that position.
- Those applicants who meet the minimum qualifications are contacted by Human Resources to schedule a time and date for testing.
- University employees may be released from work without loss of pay to compete in a university civil service examination. The university may limit the granting of such time off to two occasions in any one calendar year.
- An applicant may retake a civil service examination. In order to retake an exam, the applicant must first apply for a posted position. All the computer application exams such as Word, Excel, Access, etc. can be taken every two weeks. The competitive exams such as Math, Spelling, Grammar, Vocabulary, etc. can be taken every four months. Human Resources may waive this rule at its discretion.
- Human Resources may cancel or postpone a scheduled examination at its discretion. Reasonable efforts will be made to notify applicants of such cancellation or postponement.
- Veteran's Preference Points – In order to receive a military service credit of twenty percent of the overall passing score, the applicant must supply a copy of his/her DD-214 on or before the examination date or with the employment application. The documentation must show that the applicant was in active military service or reserves for the United States and obtained an honorable discharge.
Civil Service Reform
Civil Service Reform at Wright State University
New Internal Posting Process Proposed
Last February, the Wright State University Board of Trustees adopted a resolution accepting the provisions of House Bill 187. This Bill allows university Trustees to amend the provisions of the Ohio Revised Code regulating the rules and conditions of employment for employees covered by its civil service provisions. Under the rule change process specified in House Bill 187 and in cooperation with the Classified Staff Advisory Council (CSAC), Human Resources has posted below a proposed internal posting process for new or vacant classified staff positions that should facilitate more opportunities for transfers and promotions for classified staff.
This proposed changed will be posted for thirty (30) calendar days for comment from classified staff members. Comments should be directed to Human Resources at firstname.lastname@example.com or 937-775-2120.
Comments will be evaluated by Human Resources and CSAC to determine whether any changes should be made to the proposed rule change prior to any recommendation to our Board of Trustees to approve a rule amending the civil service provisions of the Ohio Revised Code.
Proposed Internal Posting Process Document (PDF)
Civil Service Reform for Ohio's Universities
December 29, 2006: Substitute House Hill 187 (HB 187) was signed into law. This legislation was the culmination of more than ten years of effort to reform Ohio law governing classified civil service employment. These efforts included legislative discussion and public hearings over various ways of amending the applicable provisions of the Ohio Revised Code (ORC) regarding classified civil service employment and recommendations from the Ohio Civil Service Review Commission.
July 1, 2007: The Ohio Legislature passed HB 187 into law, potentially affecting all universities in the state. HB 187 permits university boards of trustees to adopt rules for classified civil service that are more appropriate for higher education and their institutions, while continuing civil service protection for affected employees. Any such changes must be consistent with minimum guidelines (PDF) and standards as required under the provisions of HB 187.
The minimum guidelines (PDF) established by the Inter-University Council of Ohio . HR Committee contain permissible topics for civil service change that include:
- Classification and classification plans: Each institution will continue to operate their own comprehensive classification and compensation plans, pursuant to a developed methodology for classifying and assigning compensation and pay structures.
- Recruitment, selection and appointment processes: Selection of classified staff will be made in compliance with state and federal law and as prescribed by the Ohio Constitution, to include "merit and fitness examination" processes that mirror appropriate best/next practices of private sector businesses and institutions of higher education. Recruitment, selection and appointment processes should consider the following factors, which are mere examples and not an all inclusive list:
- Development of written position descriptions that include essential job functions, required experience and education;
- Guidance on appropriate recruitment and job posting processes;
- Screening and comparison of applications to position requirements;
- Structured interviews of qualified candidates;
- Use of valid forms of testing, where appropriate, including simulation tests of key job functions;
- Background checks, to include checking of references; and
- A commitment to affirmative action consideration in employment and advancement of veterans of U.S. Armed Forces and to individuals representing the diversity needs on our respective university campuses.
- Performance, discipline and termination processes: An employee in a position defined to be within the classified civil service, who has successfully completed a probationary period and is in a non-temporary position, will be entitled to pre-disciplinary due process rights, not less than those established by Cleveland Bd. of Educ. v. Loudermill, 470 U.S. 532 (1985). Specifically, appropriate pre-disciplinary due process measures must be afforded prior to the following actions becoming effective:
- Suspension for 24 or more work hours;
- Nothing in these guidelines shall be construed to limit the right of an employee who possesses the right of appeal to the State Personnel Board of Review to continue to possess that right of appeal.
- Demotion;
- Discharge;
- Unpaid leave, other than suspension for less than 24 work hours or as otherwise permitted by law.
- Nothing in these guidelines shall be construed to limit the right of an employee who possesses the right of appeal to the State Personnel Board of Review to continue to possess that right of appeal.
- Layoff and reduction-in-workforce processes: Classified Civil Service staff may be subject to layoff or reduction in force processes. Each institution may implement an orderly and systematic process governing Layoff and Reduction-in-Force. Nothing in these guidelines shall be construed to limit the right of an employee who possesses the right of appeal to the state personnel board of review to continue to possess that right of appeal.
- Paid leave and holiday leave: Leave programs may be redesigned to be more effective for individual institutions and their staff. Further, other benefits programs may be modified as needed for appropriate recruitment and retention of classified staff.
- Appeal processes for classification, reduction, abolishment, and disciplinary actions: Classified staff at each institution will have the ability to appeal certain adverse employment actions, such as suspension, demotion, job abolishment, layoff or discharge. Employees will have the flexibility to select from campus-approved options for appeal processes. Appeal options will include the State Personnel Board of Review and may also include (a) external panels or hearing officers; and/or, (b) internal panels or hearing officers. Employees will not have to fund the cost of these hearings, but would continue to fund their own legal representation and any miscellaneous costs (e.g., copies of transcripts). Alternative Dispute Resolution mechanisms may also be considered as a voluntary avenue for employees to pursue resolution before enacting the formal appeal processes.
Fall Quarter 2007: It is anticipated that the minimum guidelines (PDF) will be approved. This approval will allow university boards of trustees to adopt the minimum guidelines (PDF) or to maintain the status quo as it pertains to civil service.
View Ohio Legislative Services Commission's Final Anaylsis of House Bill 187
View Chapter 124 of Ohio Revised Code (including all changes effective July 1, 2007)
View all IUC-HR recommendations
House Bill 187 Amendments effevtive July 1, 2007 tha timpact universities in Ohio


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Cold Cauliflower Soup with Bacon and Croutons
- Croutons:
- 1/2 loaf sourdough bread (about 8 ounces), cut into 1/2-inch cubes
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper, optional
- Bacon:
- 10 to 12 strips thick-cut applewood-smoked bacon (about 1 pound)
- Soup:
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 2 ribs celery, chopped to yield 3/4 cup
- 1 large or 2 small shallots, thinly sliced
- Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
- 2 cloves garlic, coarsely chopped
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
- 1 head cauliflower (1 1/2 pounds), cut into 1-inch pieces
DirectionsWatch how to make this recipe.
For the croutons: Position a rack in the center of the oven and preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Arrange the bread cubes in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet. Drizzle with the olive oil. Sprinkle the thyme on top and season with the salt and pepper if using. Toss until coated. Bake until golden and crisp, 10 to 12 minutes. Set aside to cool.
For the bacon: On another baking sheet, arrange the bacon in a single layer. Bake until browned and crisp, 15 to 17 minutes. Drain on paper towels. When cool enough to handle, chop into 1/2-inch pieces and set aside.
For the soup: In a large saucepan or Dutch oven, melt the butter over medium-high heat. Add the celery, shallots, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper, and cook until soft, about 4 minutes. Add the garlic and cook until aromatic, about 30 seconds. Stir in the chicken broth, thyme and cauliflower. Bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce the heat to a simmer, cover and cook until the vegetables are tender, 20 to 25 minutes.
In batches, puree the soup in a food processor until smooth. Season with salt and pepper. Cool the soup to room temperature, then refrigerate until ready to serve, at least 2 hours.
Ladle the chilled soup into bowls and garnish with the croutons and bacon.
Cook's Note: The soup can also be blended using an immersion blender.
Recipe courtesy of Giada De Laurentiis
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Skip to comments.SKY FALL! Man tumbles off Empire State Building
Posted on 04/25/2013 12:37:40 PM PDT by nickcarraway
After 'leaping' one story security talks man out of jumping a second time to avoid death plunge.
Two tourists were taking in the sights Wednesday night, when right before their eyes a man hovered between life and death on the 85th floor of the Empire State Building Argentinians Luis Ariel Jofre and Julieta Paola Barambones said they saw the man, who had apparently already fallen one floor off an observation deck, swing his legs into the air as if he meant to drop again.
Man is rushed from Empire State Building after tumbling one story, breaking his ankle and cutting his hand.
He was in his own world, like he was lost, a shocked Jofre, 29, said of the 11:45 p.m. incident. He was calm looking down, like it was nothing, but it was 80 stories high.
Authorities say the man will be facing a trespassing charge. Security guards talked the man off the ledge, said Jofre, who added, Were relieved that he didnt die.
Luis Ariel Jofre (left) and Julieta Paola Barambones of Argentina talk to the Daily News about witnessing a man on a ledge of the Empire State Building.
FDNY officials said the man wearing a white shirt and black pants was transported to Bellevue Hospital as an emotionally disturbed person.
A cop at the scene said the man suffered a broken ankle and cuts to his hands and faces a trespassing charge.
The officer also said it had not been determined whether the mans fall from the 86th floor was intentional.
Reminds mo of a joke What did Geronimo say when he jumped out of an airplane? MEeeeeeeeeeeeeee
What did Geronimo say when he jumped out of an airplane? MEeeeeeeeeeeeeee
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Now, my 'warped' sardonic sense of humor is amused by this.
Kind of like in one of the later Superman movies where Clark Kent was going crazy because all he could find were phone kiosks.
My favorite joke that is related:
The Wisdom Of Emo Phillips
I was walking across a bridge one day, and I saw a man standing on the edge, about to jump off. So I ran over and said "Stop! don't do it!" "Why shouldn't I?" he said. I said, "Well, there's so much to live for!" He said, "Like what?" I said, "Well...are you religious or atheist?" He said, "Religious." I said, "Me too! Are you christian or buddhist?" He said, "Christian." I said, "Me too! Are you catholic or protestant?" He said, "Protestant." I said, "Me too! Are you episcopalian or baptist?" He said, "Baptist!" I said,"Wow! Me too! Are you baptist church of god or baptist church of the lord?" He said, "Baptist church of god!" I said, "Me too! Are you original baptist church of god, or are you reformed baptist church of god?" He said,"Reformed Baptist church of god!" I said, "Me too! Are you reformed baptist church of god, reformation of 1879, or reformed baptist church of god, reformation of 1915?" He said, "Reformed baptist church of god, reformation of 1915!" I said, "Die, heretic scum", and pushed him off. — Emo Phillips
What did Geronimo say when he jumped out of an airplane? MEeeeeeeeeeeeeee
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Now, my 'warped' sardonic sense of humor is amused by this.
Kind of like in one of the later Superman movies where Clark Kent was going crazy because all he could find were phone kiosks.
Security guards talked the man off the ledge, said Jofre, who added, Were relieved that he didnt die.
Forget that. What about being relieved he didn't jump and LAND on some innocent people? I'd be annoyed if even I got splatter, much less a direct hit.
I was up there many years ago and don't remember how the observative deck was set up back then except I remember you couldn't fall off for sure. Wonder how he did that without someone seeing the attempt as it surely would require climbing above covered areas. Strange.
I said, Die, heretic scum, and pushed him off. Emo Phillips
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Two gentleman were walking down the street in Belfast Ireland and were accosted by a man with a gun.
What are you? and the two looked at each other and figured they would be 50% wrong if they answered Catholic or Orange so one of them blurted out "We are Jewish"
"YAHOO, I have to be the luckiest Arab in all of Northern Ireland".
A man fallos off the Empire State Building. Survives. A passerby approaches him lying on the sidewalk and asks: "— What happened?"
The man answers: "— I don't know, I just got here."
A man falls off the Empire State Building. Survives. Somebody finds a blanket, covers him, while they wait for amber lamps. He asks him: "— Are you comfortable?"
The man answers: "— Yes, quite, I've got a good job, home in the suburbs, two car garage, a Lincoln Continental."
Okay...Okay Honey...I'll eat the mushrooms.
I am going to check back on this thread in a few hours. I can see it's off to an intriguing start.
Much better live;
The bad news:
He's still suicidal, and he's on top of a very tall landmark again.
The good news:
It's the Giza Pyramid.
(This is gonna be almost like one of those Snickers commercials.)
Before you jump off the 87'th floor check to make sore floor 86 does not have a balcony.
...a crumbled up donkey found at the base of the Empire State building. Passerby noticed body underneath, they roll the carcass off and the guy underneath is wearing a T-shirt with Evil Garcia on it.
Love the story!
As he passed each floor the people inside could hear him say: "So far so good... so far so good..."
That one is pretty good.
As dad always used to say, it's not the fall that kills you, it's the sudden stop.
Now how in the world did he climb over the fence surrounding the observation platform to jump?
I've been there! It's like an open top cage with a top section rounded back where you can't scale it.
If you look closely, you can see the damage King Kong caused to the building.
If I was stuck in New York City jumping off the Empire State Building would no doubt seem reasonable.
Maybe a giant gorilla was chasing him and this distracted the other people? Just sayin'.
Two men are sitting drinking at a bar at the top of the Empire State Building, when the first man turns to the other and says "You know, last week I discovered that if you jump from the top of this building, the winds around the building are so intense that by the time you fall to the 10th floor, they carry you around the building and back into a window." The bartender just shakes his head in disapproval while wiping the bar.
The second guy says, "What, are you nuts? There's no way that could happen." "No, its true," the first man says. "Let me prove it to you." He gets up from the bar, jumps over the balcony, and plummets toward the street below. As he nears the 10th floor, the high winds whip him around the building and back into the 10th floor window and he takes the elevator back up to the bar.
He meets the second man, who looks quite astonished. "You know, I saw that with my own eyes, but that must have been a one time fluke." "No, I'll prove it again," says the first man as he jumps again. Just as he is hurtling toward the street, the 10th floor wind gently carries him around the building and into the window. Once upstairs he urges his fellow drinker to try it.
"Well, why not." the second guy says, "It works. I'll try it." He jumps over the balcony, plunges downward passes the 11th, 10th 9th, 8th, floors. . . . . and hits the sidewalk with a SPLAT.
Back upstairs the bartender turns to the other drinker and says, "You know Superman, you're a real jerk when you're drunk."
An optimist falls off the top of the Empire State Building. As he passes the floors on the way down, people watching at the windows inside hear him repeat: "So far, so good! So far so good!"
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Potlock Menu Planning
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- There will be two mealtimes: "lunch" at ~1pm and "dinner" at ~7pm, or whenever somebody starts cooking!
- Snacks of various kinds will be available throughout.
- Beverages will be BYOB since we've already got a supply of pop in the kitchen. This is a great opportunity to restock your favorites if they're running low!
- There is a grill at the space, right?
- If you have a crockpot, please consider using it! We don't have proper kitchen at the space, so crockpots and such will be helpful for supplying us all with hot food.
- Please avoid common allergens (or put them on the side) if they're optional in your recipe: nuts, dairy, wheat, etc.
Lunch Entrees
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Krisha McCoy, MS
Most people have woken up with a hangover at some time or another. Dry mouth, splitting headache, nausea, and upset stomach—you know the symptoms, although they vary, depending on the type of alcohol and how much you drink.
Although most hangovers are the result of drinking until intoxication, some people report experiencing a hangover after just a couple of drinks. Not much research has been done on hangovers, but the following factors are thought to play a role:
A hangover typically begins several hours after you stop drinking, when the level of alcohol in your blood begins to decline. Then, the condition peaks when your blood alcohol level reaches zero, but it can last for up to 24 hours.
The only real cure for a hangover is time. But, there are a few things that may help you feel better. First, since alcohol acts as a diuretic, increasing urination and causing you to become dehydrated, the first thing you should do is drink a large glass of water. You should also have something to eat. Bland foods containing complex carbohydrates—toast or crackers—will increase your blood sugar and curb your nausea.
Next, check your symptoms. If you feel nauseous or have an upset stomach, antacids may make you feel better. If your head is throbbing, you may want to take a pain reliever. Remember that you should avoid taking acetaminophen during a hangover because it can be toxic to your liver, which has absorbed alcohol. Also, don't take too much nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medications, such as ibuprofen or naproxen, since they may irritate your stomach, making some of your symptoms worse.
Since hangover symptoms are usually at their worst when your blood alcohol level reaches zero, drinking alcohol will raise these levels and make you feel a little better—but only temporarily. Your blood alcohol level will reach zero again, and your hangover symptoms will come back. Also keep in mind that drinking alcohol in the morning can lead to a
drinking problem, so people experiencing a hangover should avoid further alcohol use.
Your best bet against a hangover is to control the amount of alcohol you drink.
Below is a chart to help you calculate how high your Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) is. The lower your BAC, the less likely you are to get a hangover. For your reference, all states have set 0.08% BAC as the legal limit for Driving Under the Influence (DUI). A BAC of 0.04% can result in a DUI conviction nationwide for commercial drivers. Keep in mind that you should never drive after drinking.
These charts are only intended to be a guide. Your age, physical condition, diet, and other drugs or medicines you are taking can affect your BAC. Women and men metabolize alcohol differently, so a woman drinking an equal amount of alcohol as a man of the same body weight may have a higher blood alcohol level.
Just remember to drink responsibly. Leave your car keys at home and do not overindulge. You can have a celebratory toast without feeling the effects in the morning.
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