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|Posted by Frank Bellinetti on September 27, 2001 at 22:43:02:
I am buying a new 50 gal hotwater heater. I saw an aluminum drip pan at Home Depot. Question: Will the contact of different metals on the bottom of hot water heater (probably steel) and the aluminum cause the bottom to rust out quicker than normal? Also, current hot water tank sits directly on basement concert floor. Question: Does this cause any problems with life or operation of heater? Should new heater be mounted on brinks or some other platform? Thank you in advance for having this message board. Frank
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CS 2512, in combination with the hydraulic unit PP 455 E, is a powerful and easy to use wire saw. It is compact and mobile to handle smaller jobs but can also handle very large deep sawing jobs. It can be used for a wide range of applications, both on the ground or mounted on walls. Use it for sawing in steel, concrete and other building materials.
The drive wheel is located on the output side of the machine so even when the feeding power is low slack in the wite never occurs in the magazine.
The adjustable pressure valve provides accurate control of the sawing operation and superior performance.
Although the wire saw is compact it has a large magazine capacity, enabling larger cuts without cutting the wire.
Thanks to modular systems, the wire saws are easy to install. They can be positioned both vertically and horizontally. The motor can be detached for easier transportation.
Practical collapsible handles and foldable guard allow easy transportation of the unit. The saw can also be dismantled into sections, which further increases mobility.
The pulleys follow the direction of the wire automatically thanks to the ball bearing turning mechanism.
Wire sawing for jobs such as foundations and bridges.
Cutting in thick walls and openings with precise corners.
Deep wire sawing in confined spaces.
Under no circumstances may the machine be started without having read the operators manual and paid special intensions to the safety instructions found in the operators manual. Should the user fail to comply with these, Husqvarna Construction Products Sweden AB or its representatives are free from all liability both directly and indirectly. Read through these operating instructions and make sure that you understand the contents before starting to use the machine. Should you, after reading these safety instructions, still feel uncertain about the safety risks involved you must not use the machine. Please contact your dealer for more information.
The safety distances needs to be held when wire sawing are at minimum:Pink areas = 2 x free wire lengthYellow areas = 2 meters
Cutting needs to be planned carefully before assembling the saw so that it can be performed as easily as possible.
Husqvarna CS 2512 can be assembled to make either horizontal or vertical cuts. The saw is assembled standing when you wish to make vertical cuts. The saw is assembled horizontally when the cut is to be made at floor height and when the cut is made in the floor. It may be necessary to drill holes to thread the wire through the material to be cut.
Position the saw in an appropriate position in front of the planned cut. When the saw is in position, secure it by screwing down the anchor bolt. When the saw is anchored to the floor, screw down the adjuster feet so that the saw stands firmly. If the saw is not anchored well it will overturn when the material supporting adjuster feet pair has been cut through.
If necessary, fit idler wheels to assist the cutting process. Using the idler wheels allows the number of sharp corners that the wire must be pulled around can be reduced, which results in less wear to the wire at the same time as cutting is made easier. Using the idler wheels also lets the wire be guided in different directions without the need of moving the saw unit. Also, use the idler wheels to capture the wire when finishing the cut.WARNING!Always position the saw so that you can stand without the risk of being hit by a broken wire. Ensure that no unauthorised persons can access the working area while cutting. Being hit by a broken wire can result in death or serious personal injury.
When the saw is assembled appropriately, it should be connected to a hydraulic unit. Husqvarna CS 2512 is designed for use with Husqvarna PP 455 or Husqvarna RC 455.Connect the incoming power cable (400 V, 63 A or 400 V, 32 A).Connect the incoming water hose to the water coupling on the bottom of the motor front on the hydraulic unit.Connect the remote control using the supplied Canbus cable. Tighten the cable connector screws by hand.When the machine is equipped with a radio, a radio antenna can be connected instead of a Canbus cable. This is screwed into the same socket as where the Canbus cable should have been fitted.
Check that the emergency stop switches on the power pack and the remote control have not been actuated by turning them in the direction of the arrow.The display now shows "SELECT FUSE 63A". If the available fuse is 63 A, confirm this by pressing the membrane key marked "OK".Fit the pressure reduction block on the power pack as set out in the instructions on the block.Fit the water and the hydraulic hoses on the power pack. Lock the couplings by turning the sleeve on the coupling so that the slot moves away from the ball.Some couplings on the unit have a red marking sign on the coupling. The hoses with red discs should be connected to these couplings.
Connect the hydraulic hoses on the saw in the same way as on the power pack.Connect the water hose to the water coupling on the saw unit.Confirm that hoses are connected correctly.The hydraulic output must be set according to which machine is connected to the hydraulic unit. Select one of the following:• 25 kW, 230 bar, 65 l/min• 15 kW, 210 bar, 45 l/min or• 9 kW, 140 bar, 40 l/minPress OK to confirm the selection.The display now shows "Husqvarna PP 455E START MOTOR". If the display does not show this, follow the instructions shown on the display.
The guard can easily be lifted off to facilitate fitting wire. Now thread the wire as follows:Make sure the magazine is in the min position. In this application, start treading the wire trough the hole by the lower swivel wheel.Place the wire around the work piece, possibly through the predrilled holes and back to the saw.
Since there are no end sleeves on a new wire, these must be spliced on to the wire.Make sure the ends are perfectly straight by using a angle grinder to cut the wire ends.Use a pair of pliers to remove the spring, a steel brush and a small knife to get the wire totally free from the rubber coating.To splice new end sleeves to the wire a special pair of wire pliers must be used. If you are unsure about which model you should use, contact your Husqvarna dealer.
Before the joints on the wire are connected, the wire should be twisted 1 to 2 turns per metre wire used. It is important to twist the wire in the same direction as it is spun. This is to give as even wear as possible on the wire's diamond segments.Connect the wire joints by locking it with a pin. Make sure the pin is properly secured in the joints.Thread the wire around a suitable number of wheel sets in the magazine.Adjust the drive wheel unit according to the number of wheel sets used in the magazine: Loosen the arm by screwing out the knob anti-clockwise. Now turn the drive wheel unit so that the arm is aligned with the markings on the saw. Lock the drive wheel unit by turning back the knob. Usually only one wheel set is used in the first stage of cutting. WARNING! A used wire must always be run in the same direction, as it was previously run in order to prevent unnecessary wear.
Husqvarna CS 2512 is equipped with two outlets for the cooling water. Ideally, Husqvarna water spears can be connected to these. The water spears are then placed where the wire enters the concrete. In this way the wire takes water with it into the cut, which results in the concrete dust binding and that the wire is cooled efficiently. In addition to the cooling water from the water spear, the wire is rinsed by the two swivel wheels on the machine. This is to keep the wire as clean as possible, which means that the saw can work with less friction losses and greater efficiency as the wire becomes cleaner. WARNING! In order for the water to cool the wire as intended during cutting, it is essential to adjust the position of the cooling water as the material is cut. Remember to always stop the machine when you do this.
When all the equipment has been assembled cutting can start. In order for the saw to cut as efficiently as possible it should be started as follows:Close the valve on the pressure reduction block by turning the knob anti-clockwise until it stops and then two turns back.Start the hydraulic unit.Set the feeding flow on the unit to max by turning the control on the remote control clockwise.Tension the wire by carefully turning the knob on the pressure reduction block clockwise until the wire is tensioned sufficiently. Make sure to always check that the wire is seated correctly in all the wheels on the saw.
Start the motor's rotation by turning the control for motor rotation on the remote control clockwise.Carefully increase the motor speed by turning the control for motor rotation. A suitable working pressure when cutting usually lies between 100 and 130 bar, but varies depending on how many wheel sets are used in the magazine, how much wire is in use and the hardness of the material to be cut. WARNING! In order for the water to cool the wire as intended during cutting, it is essential to adjust the position of the cooling water as the material is cut. Remember to always stop the machine when you do this.
As the material is cut away the working pressure drops, which is shown on the display, and the magazine must then be tensioned. Do this by turning the knob on the pressure reduction block clockwise.The output tension on the magazine is shown by an indicator on the machine (shown in the min position). When the magazine cylinder is fully tensioned, the machine must be stopped and the wire must be wound around a new wheel set. Then continue to cut as above.
The saw should be cleaned once cutting is finished. It is important to clean all the saw equipment. It is a good idea to disconnect the water hose from the pivot arm and use this to wash down the saw unit. If necessary, you can also use the supplied cleaning brush or the like to clean the equipment. Do not use a high pressure washer to clean the saw.
In addition to the daily maintenance such as cleaning and lubrication, the machine must be serviced. After 50 hours of cutting, the machine should be serviced at an accredited Husqvarna workshop. The saw should then be serviced after every 100 hours of operation. The service is important so that as the user you have a machine that works as effectively as possible for a long time.
To be able to guide the wire or change the wire's direction the Offset pulley system can be used. Offset pulleys are used when straight cuts, in a different level from the saw unit, are wanted. By using these, the wire saw can be placed in an operator friendly position.
To be able to cut straight and horizontal with the saw unit placed in a vertical position two pairs of Offset pulleys are used. With this setup the saw unit can be placed in various positions, which gives the opportunity to reach difficult setups rather easy.
To be able to guide the wire or get an accurate cut the Single pulley system can be used. Single pulleys are commonly used to guide the wire straight and to hold high pressure on the wire in the cut.
To get an easier start when cutting, a pulley wheel can be added to avoid one corner. The best is to place this pulley wheel on the last corner, where the force from the wire is lowest. When the cut is successfully started, the pulley wheel must be removed.
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Americans are acting out an old Western movie
Engrained into our psyche, etched into our culture, forged into our nation's self-image are pictures of the Western movie of an honest Sheriff, handgun on his hip, silver star on his chest, and the law clearly on his side as he mows down the bad guys. The law is enforced and justice is taken care of with bullets. In the American mind no court room is necessary. We know who committed the crime, we know who the good guys are, we know who the bad guys are, and we have a weapon to take care of it all. Our Western hero is lawman, judge, jury, executioner. And the good guy doesn't make any mistakes. This is America.
Also forged by these fairy tales is what constitutes a "real" man. He is brave. He is honest. He protects you and me from the bad guys. And he has a gun. The gun makes him a real man. The silver star, the cowboy hat, all that stuff is a part of the picture we have of all this, but the gun is the key.
Now couple all that portrayed fear that is comforted by the armed Sheriff with the historic bigotry that has been with us at least since slavery, and you have a cauldron that we have concocted to be American society. It ain't pretty, pardner, but it portrays much of the reality of our culture. Like it or not, it ain't pretty. But we buy it. After all, Gary Cooper and John Wayne showed us it is so. They wouldn't lie to us.
Is all the above an over-simplification? Have you seen and heard from the Sheriff of Milwaukee County? And he has the hat to boot. And some Hollywood script writer gives him the storied language to fit the image.
A gun does not make the man. Not even in the United States of America. Not in Tombstone, not in Milwaukee. A gun is a crutch, a stage tool to make a fictional portrayal of the development of a "real" man.
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By COREY BLUEMELStaff Writer
Emery County School Board President Laurel Johansen opened the board meeting at Green River High School recently by welcoming everyone and expressing her appreciation to Principal Nolan Johnson. Shelley Anderson, a teacher at the schoolwas asked to come forward to receive an employee recognition award for her outstanding commitment and dedication to her job.
"Shelley has chosen a very difficult area of teaching. It takes a special personality to, day in and day out, deal with the needs and attitudes of resource students. Shelley possesses that unusual mixture of caring, love and discipline. She works tirelessly with these students, giving them their best opportunity to find success. When other teachers have given up on them, Shelley refuses to throw in the towel. She looks for another way to reach the student. She is innovative and displays wonderful teaching skills. She is an example to the rest of our staff.
"Shelley gives in-service training to the language arts classes in the use of Pioneer and other effective research sites. She is willing to answer their questions and aid them as they do their research.
"She works to advise the senior class and takes our students to Washington as the advisor of the Close-Up group. It requires a great deal of time and fund-raising to achieve this goal but it is well worth the effort and Shelley is up to the task because she realizes the educational benefits of the program.
"This is a selfless teacher who has earned any recognition the district has to give. I highly recommend Shelley Anderson as a model teacher and an extraordinary individual," Johansen read from the nomination letter.
Anderson accepted the award and thanked everyone for the honor.
Principal Johnson gave the board his report. He handed out binders which contained the school's accreditation report and requested the board review these reports and feel free to ask him any questions they may have.
Superintendent Kirk Sitterud requested the board to consider donating an unused portable classroom to the Green River Community Center. He stated that Blaine Evans has asked if the district had a building that was not in use, if they would donate it to the center for use in the center's educational projects. The center is in need of extra space.
Sitterud explained that he had investigated and located an unused building at San Rafael Junior High School. The building is in need of repairs but is usable. He recommended the donation. It was also explained that the district's maintenance crew would loan the tongue and axles for moving the building and that the community center would be responsible for the expenses for the move itself. The board approved the donation.
Johansen presented the district's audit report. She expressed appreciation to Ross Huntington, the district's business director, and his staff for their diligence and commitment in preparing the district for the audit. She also stated that the audit went well and the report was favorable for the district.
Huntington recommended the board support the construction classes at Emery High School with the financial support for the coming year. The financing of the construction of a house for the class is needed. In the past, the Utah Housing Finance Agency has financed the construction of the houses for classes. As the house completed during the previous school year has not sold, the agency is hesitant to finance another house.
Huntington told the board that there is a budgeted amount of $140,000 for this purpose in the event that UHFA would not finance the project. Jim Keele, construction class teacher, has previously submitted an itemized budget for expenses in the amount of $93,750. The board approved to support and finance the construction project.
Superintendent Sitterud requested the boards approval for hiring three new employees. Deana Jennings, teacher, and Alton Hassell, aide, for the adult education program. Also, Jamie Jensen as aide at Cleveland Elementary. The board approved the hiring of these employees.
An early retirement request by district maintenance supervisor Mike Huntsman was also approved. Huntsman plans to retire in February 2005. Sitterud explained that the position being vacated by Huntsman is being advertised now. Interviews will be conducted and a replacement for Huntsman will be brought for approval at the November meeting.
The board then approved several small changes to the districts consolidated plan. This plan is required by the No Child Left Behind legislation and the changes were to update the demographics in the plan.
Mike Kava, Emery High's automotive teacher, has requested board approval for he and five students to travel to New Mexico to a competition. Kava feels strongly that this group of students has a very good chance to win this competition. The College of Eastern Utah has provided a van for the travel and the expenses for the travel will be paid by the Utah College of Applied Technology. The board approved the trip providing there are two chaperones as per district policy.
Sitterud announced that the National Assessment of Educational Progress will be in the district this year doing testing. The students being tested this year will be San Rafael Junior High School eighth grades and the fifth grades at Book Cliff Elementary, Ferron Elementary and Huntington Elementary.
The Utah Performance System for Students reports are now available the Utah State Office of Education website at www.usoe.k12.ut.us. These reports can be viewed by school name. The adequate yearly progress reports will be released to the public on Nov. 1. Also noted was that National Principals Week will be Oct. 18-22
Huntington informed the board of the construction projects currently underway in the district. Roofing at Green River High School is expected to be completed this week. The roofing project at Emery High is 95 percent complete. Heating and air-conditioning projects at Emery High, Book Cliff Elementary and Green River High are expected to be complete in three weeks.
Christine Monroe from the Green River Community Center expressed her appreciation to the board for the donation of the portable classroom to the center. She stated that with the high number of registered preschool students, the building will be well utilized.
The next meeting of the Emery County School Board will be Nov. 3 at Ferron Elementary at 7 p.m.


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The 1904 General Store came from the 1904 World's Fair. We sell fudge, chocolate bars, candy, and retail gifts/furniture. Open Wednesday-Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, noon to 4 p.m.
Alison's Commons Scents is an eclectic shop with organic goods. A helpful and friendly staff is waiting to help you. Also, Dave's Homebrew sells beer and wine-making supplies.
There is something for everyone at the Alton Antique Center. Merchandise from around the world, from inexpensive to investment quality pieces, abound in this shop located on the banks of the Mississippi River. Rare one-of-a-kind items, exotic pieces, oddities, and items from Asia, Great Britain, Europe and America are available. From beautiful to whimsical, there is always something to capture the eye and the imagination at the center.
New merchandise arrives daily at this 13,000-square-foot store. From antiques to crafts to gifts and collectibles, there are unique items available to fit nearly every budget and taste. Over 100 independent dealers offer a wide variety of merchandise. Doors are open Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Sunday from 12 to 5 p.m.
Looking for quality restoration of your antique furniture? Check out Alton Landing which offers a complete restoration service. Repair work is also available for pottery, clocks and chair caning.. Canvas boat covers are also available. Open Monday - Saturday from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Anchored by JCPenney and Macy's, Alton Square Mall is the area's regional mall destination. A full-service food court, U.S. Post Office, satellite city library and Christian Science Reading Room are also featured at the mall. Hours: Sunday, noon - 6 p.m. Monday - Saturday, 10 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Visit this working studio to shop for hand-crafted works of art - lamps, window panes, ornaments, sun catchers, glass beads and more. From decorative items to window panes, make a purchase from the floor or have Lynne custom design a piece for you and your home. Classes are also available. Hours: Wednesday - Saturday 10 a.m. - 9 p.m. or by appointment.
Historic Downtown Alton is better known as "Antique Row," boasting of more than 40 antique and specialty shops offering a wide array of treasures, trinkets, antiques and unusual gifts. Pick up a piece of Alton's rich history from one of the many local antique dealers. From the simple to the sublime, just about everything can be found along Broadway, Third Street and the surrounding neighborhood.
Antiques, Etc. offers a large variety of glassware, pottery, furniture, primitives, vintage quilts and linens, old books, and much more.
Architectural Ceramics has a great selection of ceramics for home decor, gifts, and more.
Arts of Fire has a pottery painting studio, ceramics painting, silver jewelry, and parties.
As The Crow Flies offers country gifts, home decor, curtains, rugs, framed art, lamps, candles, and more.
Ashmann's has wonderful gifts for everyone on your list.
Unique antiques and collectibles from all over the world.
Aunt Mary's Parlor has a wide variety of great gifts for everyone on your list.
Aunt Sha's Cottage Furniture carries used and refurbished furniture at affordable prices. If you are looking for something for your first apartment or a piece to add to your cottage style, Aunt Sha's is the place for you. Open Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Bead-It has a wide variety of silver, pearls, Swarovski crystal, seed beads, Chinese lamp beads, unique jewelry and much more. At Bead-It, you can also make your own jewelry with our friendly staff ready to help.
Beatnik's has a wide variety of unique items, including I Love Belleville items.
Belle-Clair Fairgrounds & Exposition Center
Home to the annual St. Clair County Fair, several craft shows and monthly flea markets, the complex also includes the Belle-Clair Speedway, with stock car races and demolition derbies.
For over 17 years, Ben's Antique Mall has offered furniture, antiques, and Belleville items.
Ben's Craft and Floral offers a little bit of everything including craft supplies, art supplies, toys, silk flowers, beads, picture frames, and gifts. Also, a large selection of hard-to-find candy.
Beyond the Garden Gate has a wide variety of great gifts.
Whether you are just getting started in the motorcycle scene with a sport bike or an experienced rider with a chopper, Biker Brother Leather Company offers high quality road clothes and customized leather motorcycle gear. From wallets to chaps, bike seats to touring bags, there is something for everyone who desires fine quality leather items. Hours: Tuesday - Saturday, 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Bracelets & More features unique, custom jewelry by Sandy Schoenborn and Kathy Going. Bracelets & More also offers a wide variety of Bali silver and swarovski crystal. Also, a large selection of handbags and leather jewelry cases.
Braeutigam Orchards has been in the family since 1831, but it wasn't until 1935 that Rollin Braeutigam started raising fruit. Rollie enjoyed selling fruit to his friends so much that he raised more than he could sell! The tradition continues as blackberries, peaches, apples, pumpkins, tomatoes, and eggplant are the specialties at this orchard.
By Design is a unique, warm and inviting shop, offering a variety of art and wearables. All are handmade by highly skilled local and regional artists. Hand-dyed silk scarves, jewelry, fiber art, couture clothing and much more is available. Local artists also showcase their work in the in-store gallery. Hours: Tuesday - Friday, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., Saturday, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Calico Moon features primitives, dry goods, rug hooking, primitive stitch, supplies, and classes.
Cheesekeeper is a small town shop with a big city taste and offers a large variety of wines and gourmet cooking items.
Imagine a store filled with chocolate - chocolate turtles, carmels, cupcakes and tiered cakes. Add in a dash of antiques and collectibles and you have Chocolate Air in Godfrey. This homey store makes all its chocolate creations from scratch so they are sure to delight. Don't leave without trying their three signature confections: Turtles, Chocolate Covered Bacon and Chocolate Covered Strawberries. Hours: Tuesday - Friday, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. and Saturday, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Circa Boutique features a unique blend of apparel. For over 2 years Circa Boutique features a unique blend of cozy, edgy apparel. Lines include Tulle, Kenzie, split, Free People, LTB Jeans, and She-Bible.
Collinsville Crossing is a 460,000 square foot retail development located on 52 acres, and is home to Wal-Mart, The Home Depot and many restaurants and shops.
Primitive antiques and collectibles are everywhere in this antique mall in Alton. Over 60 booths are in this 6,800-square-foot antique mall. Hours: Tuesday - Saturday, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., Sunday, Noon - 6 p.m.
Treasures abound at Country Meadows Antiques. From bone buttons (very hard to find) to quilts and antique furniture and everything in between, Over 5,000 square feet of floor space houses early country, textiles, jewelry, pottery, glassware, vintage clothing, collectibles, and glassware items, Open Monday - Saturday, 11 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. and Sunday, noon - 4:30 p.m.
Creative Glass Etching offers beveled, carved, and ornamental glass. Also, B2B and auto glass.
For over 16 years Cross Patches has been the one-stop-shop for all your quilting needs. Cross Patches has an amazing variety of sewing machines, including Berina. Classes are available. So come in and get the supplies and inspiration you need.
Cross-Eyed Elephant offers antiques and collectibles, estate jewelry, orientalia, fine glass, porcelain, primitives, books, and ephemera.
Crossroads Center is T.J. Maxx, Hobby Lobby, Deals, and several specialty shops.
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Open for 25 years, Crystal & Spice Shoppe is located in a turn-of-the-century building and has walls lined with jars and jars of coffee bean and spices. Also, a wide variety of Aromatique oils, fine loose tea, and dried herbs.
Pharmacy and convenience store.
Defrate's Picture Eye specializes in antique prints and offers custom picture framing.
The Dizzy Dugout is you source for today's hottest games and tournaments for Magic the Gathering, Yu-Gi-Oh, Pokemon, Harry Potter, and many more. Open game tables available.
Operating since 1976, Don Rodger's Boutique offers a wide variety of men's and women's clothing and accessories. Don Rodger's clothing is fun, unique, and timeless. Also, Don Rodger's has one of the largest selections of sansabelts in the Metro, St. Louis area.
Quilting supplies, customized embroidery and everything in between can all be found at Dora's Spinning Wheel. This shop also offers gifts from salt lamps to soy candles and jewelry. Hours: Monday - Saturday, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Stroll brick-paved St. Louis Street in the Lebanon Antiques District, where you'll find more than 20 antique and specialty shops in this historic town that was founded in 1804, during the time of the Lewis & Clark expedition.
Eckert's Country Store & Farms - Belleville
This Eckert's location has a greenhouse, restaurant, Country Store, and fruits and vegetables to pick in season.
Fairview Heights Plaza is Circuit City, Sports Authority, Gordman's, and a number of other shops.
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Fancy That! Gifts, Collectibles, and Antiques
Fancy That! offers gifts by type and occasion, collectibles, antiques, small engines, lawn mowers, power equipment, and mower repair.
FEZZIWIG'S is like no other store in the area. The three 19th-century storefronts are all adjoined. The Marketplace sells exceptional prepackaged gourmet foods including Stonewall Kitchen, Barefoot Contessa and Robert Rothschild, along with Bella Cucina, Clearbrook Farms and Bissingers, just to name a few. Gift baskets, boxes and crates using foods, wines, teas and artisan cheeses are available.
The Flower Basket specializes in wedding floral, teleflora, silk flowers, plants, home accessories, garden items and gifts, funeral arrangements, and free bridal consultation.
Flowers, Balloons, Etc. offers a large variety of fresh and silk flowers, plants, wedding flowers, candles, balloons, stuffed animals, and gourmet gift baskets.
Gifts and accessories for hearth and home.
Prepare to be delighted by the over 15,000 square feet of furniture and collectibles in this antique store situated in a former warehouse. Open Wednesday through Monday, noon - 5 p.m. Closed on Tuesdays.
Gifts for Individuals is a full-service awards, trophy, and ad specialty business and offers a large variety of clocks, desk accessories, Spirit of St. Louis, and trophies for sports, academics, military, and more.
Gifts from the Heart has wonderful gifts straight from the heart.
Saturdays, May through October, experience the Land of Goshen Community Market! The Market is your best source for locally grown, fresh, naturally ripened farm products; tasty baked goods with locally grown ingredients; and wonderful art and gift ideas.The selection changes weekly so plan to visit more than once to fully appreciate the wide selection available. Live entertainment and free demonstrations add to the festive atmosphere. A safe, wholesome environment for kids, so bring the family and stop on by! From 8:00 a.m. till Noon.
Granny's Nook has a wide variety of gifts and collectibles.
Fun, unique and stylish children's clothing is featured at Grapevine located in Alton's historic downtown district. From christening gowns for infants to adorable seasonal outfits for girls up to size 8 and boys up to 4T, the store's experienced sales staff is committed to finding that perfect outfit for that special occasion. Open Monday- Friday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Green Mount Crossing is lodging, restaurants, Target Store, Dierbergs, World Market, Chocolate Company, Beauty Brands & Spa, and Michael's.
Hazel2blue, inc. is a women's fashion boutique that targets the late teen young women to the fashion savvy 40 something. H2B as slightly edgy, with a splash of vintage, sprinkled with a lot of class. Current brands: Tulle, Lucca Couture, Willow & Clay, Nation, Amour Vert, Sanctuary, DL1961 Denim, Sold Design Lab, and Threads 4 Thought basics, to name a few. They have a little bit of everything for the modern woman, including you! Hours: Tuesday & Thursday noon - 6 p.m., Wednesday noon - 5 p.m., Friday & Saturday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., and Sunday noon - 4 p.m.
The Homestead Flea Market may be small, but it makes up for it with the quantity of merchandise available. This shop is full of treasures from antiques to handmade folk art. There is literally something for everyone - home, kids, and adults - at this multifaceted store. Hours: Daily 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Huegen's General Store has a small-town feeling in beautiful Albers Illinois.
Shop owners recycle and up-cycle furniture, mirrors, frames and more, creating quirky shabby chic pieces for sale. This trendy shop for decorative pieces is open Tuesday - Friday 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., Sunday noon - 5 p.m.
Collectibles abound at J & P Edelweiss located in Alton's historic downtown district. Shelves are packed with dishes, silverware, copper pots, teapots, pottery and china. Looking for an old iron or child's toy? Check out this place. Hours: Monday,Noon - 4 p.m., Tuesday - Saturday, Noon - 5 p.m., Sunday, 12:30 p.m. - 5 p.m.
JMC Design offers a distinctive selection of local artisans works, fair trade merchandise and essential oils. Some of the items offered are pottery, wall art, jewelry, bird houses and so much more. Unique gifts for all ages. Hours of operation are Wednesday - Saturday 12 p.m. - 7 p.m.
Unique home decor, gifts, florals and accessories are among the many pieces offered in vignette settings at Josephines Ltd. Gift Shop. The gift shops are in the original house, once part of Monticello College that was founded in 1838. Adjacent to the renowned Josephines Tea Room. Gift Shop Hours: Monday - Friday, 10 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Located in the antique district of historic downtown Alton, this mom and pop craft shop has all your project needs and then some. Unique and traditional crafting items are found throughout the store. Hours: Tuesday - Friday, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Keil's Antiques and Collectibles
Keil's offers a unique blend of glassware, furniture, pottery, nicknacks, and a large variety of cookie cutters and cooking spices.
Keil's Clock Shop specializes in clock sales, service, repair, and is an authorized dealer of Howard Miller, Hermle, Bulova, Seth Thomas, Sligh, and many more. Keil's Clock Shop also offers a variety of antique clocks and vintage German grandfather clocks.
Kunz sells Miller Dowel, Caesar Stone Quartz, and much more.
La Boutique has unique fashions for unique women.
Legendary Creations Candle & Gift Shop
Legendary Creations offers Yankee candles and accessories, greeting cards, collectibles, home decor, and Caswell Massey.
Leona's has beautiful and unique items.
Lincoln Place is a full shopping mall featuring Kohl's, Lowe's, Old Navy, Ultimate Electronics, Office Depot, St. Louis Bread Company, Linens & Things, Marshall's and more.
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Maggie's Primitive Cottage sells Life's Little Care Package Greeting Cards, Cugino's gourmet soups and sauces, and much more.
The Main Street Gallery was created to display the works of juried artist. The art is professionally shown and is available for sale. Blown glass, pottery, paintings, drawings, metalwork, and jewelry are just a few of the art pieces available.
Mainstream Boutique has unique and artsy jackets, handbags, watches, jewelry, home decor, great gifts, and so much more. You'll get noticed when you wear Mainstream Boutique.
Mannhard has a large variety of hardware.
Marketplace Shopping Center is K-Mart, Bed, Bath, & Beyond, Borders Books & Music, Men's Warehouse, FedEx, Kinko's, and Bombay Company.
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Memory Lane specializes in wedding flowers, tuxedo rentals, plants, fresh flowers for all occasions, custom silk designs, and complete floral service.
Midtown Floral is a great little shop located in downtown Mascoutah and offers beautiful flowers for any occasion.
Looking for that perfect adult toy? Midwest Motor Sports has 20,000 square feet of two and four wheel motorcycles and ATV's as well as personal watercraft. In addition to the huge showroom, the store features a test tank for test runs of watercraft. Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, 9 a.m. - 6 p.m., Wednesday and Friday. 9 a.m. - 8 p.m. and Saturday, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Natural clay materials are molded and crafted right before your eyes into creative, functional stoneware pottery. Choose from a wide variety of handmade pieces to enjoy in everyday settings or as decorative objects. A popular item are the ceramic fish. Actual fish that have been caught on a hook and line are used to create a mold and clay is used to reproduce a likeness of the fish. After firing, the clay is glazed and natural or artistic colorations are applied. The finished piece is a unique one of a kind piece - a reminder of the one that did not get away! Open Wednesday-Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday and Monday, noon to 4 p.m.
Discover a treasure chest of European charm in the heart of Alton. Mosiacs is a unique boutique featuring trendy womens couture to fine home decor all at European wholesale pricing. Open Daily 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Mueller's has a large selection of great antiques.
One of the premiere glassware antique shops in the area, My Antique Store features high quality items for the serious glass collector. Depression glass, Fostoria, milk glass, amethyst glass, crackle glass, carnival glass and stoneware are among the many pieces found as you explore room after room of glassware filled shelves. Costume jewelry and silverplate flatware is also available. Open Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
New Frontiers Home Furnishings
See what sets New Frontiers Home Furnishings apart from its competition. High quality solid wood furniture grace the showroom floors. Plus, New Frontiers features a wide variety of unfinished wood furniture with finishing options available. It also offers locally made redwood garden furniture and will build the western red cedar frame greenhouse of your dreams. Open Mon. Tues. Thurs. 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Wed., Fri. 9 a.m. - 7 p.m. Sat. 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
A specialty shop devoted completely to the finest olive oils and balsamic vinegar's available, is what you will find at Olive Oil Marketplace. Gathered from top olive farms worldwide, the Extra Virgin Olive Oils are infused with natural flavors included roasted garlic, portobello and garlic, lemon pepper and Italian herb. There are more than 25 flavors of olive oils available. More than 17 flavors of balsamic vinegars are also on hand imported from Modena, Italy. Tasting stations for the olive oils and balsamic vinegars are set up throughout the store for customers. Flavored pastas, coffees and a variety of specialized kitchen gadgets are also available for sale. Open Tuesday - Friday, 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. and Saturday, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
The Painted Horse offers wonderful gifts for any occasion.
Pannus has wonderful gifts and beautiful jewelry for every occasion.
Patchwork Corner Crafts has a wide variety of quilting and craft supplies.
This is a shop dedicated to the preservation of the art of quilting. From its 1800's reproduction quilting fabric available for sale to sharing the craftsmanship of quilting with customers, keeping the spark of this craft alive is the life force behind this cozy, friendly shop. Heirloom quilt patterns also available. Hours: Monday - Thursday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., Friday 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. and Saturday, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
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Eagle watch in style with binoculars from Piasa Photo. This full service camera shop offers binoculars for rent for the avid bird watcher as well as a complete line of camera equipment for the amateur and professional photographer. Hours: M-F 9 a.m. - 5:30 p.m., S 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Preserve your family memories with the shadow box and memory box designs offered by Picture This & More, a full service custom framing store. Services include photo restoration, photo, negative and slide scanning and decorative framing to museum quality framing. This shop is located in the Piasa Shopping Center in North Alton. Open Mon. - Fri. 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., Sat. 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
The Pink Elephant Antique Mall has many hidden gems. Open daily 9:30 am - 5:30 pm.
Located just 1 mile from the center of Pocahontas, Illinois, Pocahontas Antique Mall has a large variety of antiques and treasures.
Two stories of quality 18th and 19th century antiques are featured at this shop located in historic downtown Alton. Pieces include: country, primitive, formal, folk art, early iron, ceramics, pottery, mirrors, clocks, textiles, baskets and early lighting. Open Wednesday - Saturday, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. and Sunday, Noon - 4 p.m.


text: Pete Hyita, born and raised in East Carbon and Quetta Larsen Hyita born and raised in Moab will be celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary. They were married on June 26, 1959 and sealed for eternity on June 26, 2007 in the Manti LDS temple. They made their home in Cedar City where they owned and operated a successful electrical contracting company for 36 years. They have four daughters, Raina Robertson, Mindy Price, Kristy Brown, and Kimberly Smyke all live in Cedar City. They also have 14 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. They will be honored at an open house on June 27, 2009 at the historic rock church 75 East Center Street in Cedar City from 4-7 p.m.


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WASHINGTON (AP) — President Obama and Republican challenger Mitt Romney, making their final arguments in a handful of battleground states that will decide the outcome of a tight presidential race, have embarked on the last stretch of a grinding presidential campaign.
National opinion polls showed a race for the popular vote in Tuesday's election so close that only a statistically insignificant point or two separated the two rivals. Polls in the nine battleground states tightened after Obama's poor performance in the first presidential debate, on Oct. 3, and the race has stayed close since then.
Under the U.S. system, the winner is not determined by the nationwide popular vote but in state-by-state contests, making "battleground" states that are neither consistently Republican nor Democratic extremely important in such a tight race. Romney and Obama are actually competing to win at least 270 electoral votes. The electoral votes are apportioned to states based on a mix of population and representation in Congress.
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MORE: Romney met by enthusiastic backers in 3-state swing
Republicans quietly acknowledged that Romney had so far been unable to achieve the breakthroughs needed in such key swing states as Ohio, where polls show the Republican trailing by several percentage points. No Republican has ever been elected president without carrying Ohio.
That leaves Romney with the tougher path to reach the required 270 electoral votes. He must win more of the nine most-contested states that are not reliably Republican or Democratic: Ohio, Florida, Virginia, North Carolina, Colorado, Nevada, Wisconsin, Iowa and New Hampshire.
About 27 million Americans already have cast ballots in early voting in 34 states and Washington, D.C.
With Obama maintaining a slight lead in Ohio, the Romney campaign sought to make a last-minute play for Pennsylvania, a state that has traditionally voted Democratic. The Democratic candidate has won Pennsylvania in the last five presidential contests.
Obama won Pennsylvania by more than 10 percentage points in 2008; the latest polls in the state give him a 4 to 5-point margin. Romney will campaign in the Philadelphia suburbs today in what Republicans cast as a sign of strength. Democrats describe the move as an act of desperation, but the Obama campaign is carefully adding television spending in the state and are sending Clinton to campaign there Monday.
The final frenzy of campaigning comes in the wake of Superstorm Sandy that has dominated much of the news coverage for the past several days as New York, New Jersey and Connecticut recover from the brunt of its force.
Friday offered an economic finale to the campaign with the release of October jobs reports that contained better than average economic news but gave both campaigns a talking point. Employers added a better-than-expected 171,000 jobs last month, but the jobless rate ticked up to 7.9 percent from 7.8 percent — mainly because more people jumped back into the search for work.
The economy has trumped all other issues in a campaign carried out in the shadow of slow growth, high unemployment and huge federal deficits. Obama will face voters with the highest unemployment rate of any incumbent since Franklin Roosevelt during the Great Depression of the 1930s.
While Friday's jobs report was unlikely to affect the election outcome, it brought the economy back into the national conversation in a country still preoccupied with the devastation wrought by Sandy.
In crucial early voting, Obama holds an apparent lead over Romney in several key states. But Obama's advantage isn't as big as the one he had over John McCain four years ago, giving Romney hope that he could make up that gap in Tuesday's election.
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Is it any wonder that the Maryland/Washington D.C. area is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world? Everywhere you look, there are important monuments to our past, and D.C. itself is where history is made while we watch. With its rich forestlands coupled with miles upon miles of sandy beaches just waiting for exploration, along with all the other historic places you'll undoubtedly want to spend some time
Maryland camping
While not technically part of Maryland, Washington, D.C. is most famous for such monuments like the Lincoln and Jefferson Memorials, the Washington Monument, the Smithsonian, the Capitol Building, and of course, the White House. These are impressive places to visit, and are sources of inspiration and wonder to all who experience them, so be sure to allow more than just a day to see them all. Another popular destination is the College Park Aviation Museum, which features original aircraft, as well as reproductions of every type of aircraft from aviation history. Interestingly enough, this is also America's oldest, still-functioning airport, conducting takeoffs and landings since 1909. In fact, you can watch current arrivals and departures from the museum windows.
Annapolis is just a short hop east on the US-50, a little over 20 miles. The state capitol building is an excellent place to start checking out the local sights, and you'll definitely want to stop by the Annapolis Maritime Museum. This facility contains fascinating exhibits showcasing the region's seafaring history, from colonial days to its present contributions to the fishing industry. Annapolis is also the home of the prestigious U.S. Naval Academy, which has been producing the finest naval officers in the world since its' founding in the mid-1800s. Tours are available, but it's best to call ahead for times and date availability.
Next on your
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, head north on the MD-2 for about 20 miles and you'll pull into your next stop, Baltimore. This is another city that's rich with history and culture, and you'll most likely want to spend a day or two enjoying such interesting places as the B & O Railroad Museum, which has been devoted to showcasing the American railroad system since the late 1800s. The collection of artifacts and memorabilia is easily the largest and most comprehensive in the world, covering everything from the tiniest tools to a full collection of 19th century locomotives. This is a must-see for every type of train enthusiast. Fort McHenry is another popular visitors' destination; now a national monument, it was pivotal during the War of 1812's Battle of Baltimore, when it successfully repelled an assault by British naval forces. This battle gave Francis Scott Key the inspiration to write "The Star Spangled Banner," an anthem that is sung with pride around the country. Standing on Fort McHenry's grounds will definitely put goosebumps on your skin.
While in Baltimore, be sure to look in on the 1,500 creatures from over 200 species that make up the animal population of the Maryland Zoo. They've got everything from A for aardvark to Z for zebra, and a whole lot in between. The animals roam about in created environments that replicate their own natural habitats, ranging from Arctic climes to the African plains. The National Aquarium is another fascinating way to spend a day; you'll see specimens of undersea animal and plant life that you'd normally need a snorkel or scuba gear to enjoy.
While the area's square mileage may be relatively small, you'll be hard pressed to visit all the museums and historic sites in both of these regions during just a single
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The advent of the information age has brought us many good things, but it isn't without problems. Some of the biggest problems we face today is identity theft and other electronic exploitation. Cyber criminals are dying to get their hands into our computers, cell phones and PDAs, in the hopes of finding something that they can use to their benefit.
With cyber crimes on the rise and increased terrorist threats, the federal government realized the need for a single entity that specialized in cyber security.
In 2003, the "United States Computer Emergency Response Team" was created in response to various national cyber security threats. US-CERT, as it is often called, is the operational arm of the National Cyber Security Division (NCSD) at the Department of Homeland Security.
US-CERT's web site, which is located at www.us-cert.gov, is a very valuable resource for all American citizens. It has sections for technical and non-technical users alike that provide information which can help us protect ourselves from such attacks.
For example, the US-CERT currently has a page titled "Defending Cell Phones and PDAs Against Attack" that explains what can happen if an attacker gains access to your cell phone or PDA (using services at your expense, for example), and how to prevent or mitigate the attack.
Another page, titled "Coordinating Virus and Spyware Defense" explains the need for anti-virus and spyware software, but also warns about the problems that can be caused by having multiple anti-virus or spyware programs installed on the same computer.
There are also pages on a number of current Microsoft Windows vulnerabilities that may require your attention, like the recent (and very serious) "ANI" cursor exploit for Windows XP and Windows Vista.
So, if you own a computer, cell phone or PDA (which happens to include most of us), you ought to take a look at the US-CERT site. It is a very valuable online resource that will help you to protect yourself from cyber criminals.
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Security Token Service and Identity Delegation with Metro
By Janice J. Heiss on May 28, 2010
by Jiandong Guo
Metro is a high performance, extensible, easy-to-use web services stack. It combines the JAX-WS reference implementation with Web Services Interoperability Technology (WSIT), an implementation of numerous WS-\* standards to enable interoperability with other implementations and to provide Quality of Service (QOS) features such as security, reliability, and transaction support. Metro is available in the open source, enterprise-ready, modular GlassFish v3 application server as well as in the open source, enterprise-ready, GlassFish v2 application server. Metro also runs in the Tomcat web container. In addition, it has been successfully used in other application servers.
WSIT implements the following web services security specifications published by the Organization for the Advancement of Structured Information Standards (OASIS) consortium: WS-Security, WS-SecurityPolicy, WS-SecureConversation, and WS-Trust. An earlier tech tip, Using WS-Trust Support in Metro to Secure Web Services, focused on the support in Metro for WS-Trust. It described the basics of WS-Trust and its Security Token Service (STS) framework and showed how to take advantage of Metro's support of WS-Trust and STS to secure a web service.
The latest release of Metro, Metro 2.0, provides many enhancements and new features, which are described in Metro 2.0 One Pagers. Among those enhancements is support for WS-Trust 1.4 and WS-SecureConversation 1.4. The following tip describes how you can use the enhanced support for WS-Trust and WS-SecureConversation in Metro 2.0 to access a back-end resource through a chain of services. You'll also learn how identity delegation in STS is used to access the back-end resource in a secure way.
A sample application package accompanies the tip. The package includes a sample application that demonstrates the concepts and techniques described in this tip. The code examples shown in the tip are taken from source code in the sample application.
Identity Delegation
To understand identity delegation, let's briefly review some basic concepts related to WS-Trust and STS. WS-Trust is a WS-\* specification that provides extensions to the WS-Security specification. WS-Security provides the basic framework for message level security in web services. WS-Trust builds on that base to specify a framework for broker trust across different security domains. It specifically deals with the issuing, renewing, and validating of security tokens, as well as with ways to establish, assess the presence of, and broker trust relationships between participants in a secure message exchange.
For a web service and its client to communicate securely there needs to be a trust relationship established between the service and the client. If the service and client are in the same security domain they can have a direct trust relationship. In this type of relationship the service and client can authenticate each other directly.
However, if the client and the service are in different security domains they have no direct trust relationship. In that case,
you can use an STS to authenticate the client. The STS is an authority trusted by the client and the service. You can also use
an STS to issue a security token, that is, a collection of claims such as name, role, and authorization code, for the client
to access the service. A request for a security token is made by sending a Request Security Token (RST) message to the STS
using an
<wst:RequestSecurityToken> element.
The STS approach works well if a client needs to securely access a service in another domain. But what if the called service needs to securely access another service on behalf of the original client? For example, what if the client needs to securely access a back-end resource through the second service? In previous versions of WS-Trust, there was no way to pass along the authenticated identity of the client through this chain of services. That obstacle was resolved in the current version of the WS-Trust specification, WS-Trust 1.4.
In particular, WS-Trust 1.4 defines extensions to the
<wst:RequestSecurityToken> element for indicating
delegation and forwarding requirements on the requested security token. One of those extensions is the
<wst:ActAs> element. The specification defines the
<wst:ActAs> element as follows:
This OPTIONAL element indicates that the requested token is expected to contain information about the identity represented by the content of this element and the token requestor intends to use the returned token to act as this identity. The identity that the requestor wants to act-as is specified by placing a security token or
<wsse:SecurityTokenReference>element within the
In other words, by specifying a token in the
<wst:ActAs> element of an RST — let's call
<wst:ActAs> element the "ActAs" element — you can request
an STS to issue a security token that contains information about the identity
specified in the ActAs element. The identity in the ActAs element can be that of the original caller.
By specifying a token in the ActAs element — let's call the token the "ActAs token" — that identifies a client,
you can enable one service to call another service in a secure way on behalf of a client.
Figure 1 illustrates the control flow in a typical identity delegation scenario. Here a client, Client, wants to access a back-end resource (not shown) across security domains. To do that, the client calls a service, Service, which in turn calls a second service, Service 1, to access the resource.
Figure 1. Control Flow in an Identity Delegation Scenario
- Client calls the STS using an RST to authenticate itself. Client obtains a token from the STS.
- Client forwards the STS-issued token to Service.
- Service calls the STS to authenticate itself using its credential. It also specifies an ActAs token in the RST that identifies Client. In response, the STS issues a security token whose subject is Client, but that also contains an "actas" attribute identifying Service. Let's call that token the Service token.
- Service calls Service1, passing it the Service token. By examining the Service token, Service1 recognizes that Service is acting on behalf of the initial requester, Client.
- Service1 accesses the back-end resource and sends a response to Service.
- Service forwards the response to Client.
Implementing Identity Delegation
In order to implement identity delegation, you need to add an ActAs token to the RST submitted by the pertinent service. For example, in the identity delegation scenario illustrated in Figure 1, you need to add an ActAs token in the RST issued by Service, and that ActAs token needs to identify Client.
To do this, you can take advantage of a new feature in Metro 2.0
that allows you to programmatically inject
STS information and token requirements into a web service client at run
time. The following code snippet shows the code you can add
to the web service client. You can find the code in the
FSImpl class in the sample application.
This class implements a web service named
IFinancialService. In the sample application, the
web service calls another web service, IPingService, to access a resource.
import com.sun.xml.ws.api.security.trust.client.STSIssuedTokenConfiguration; import com.sun.xml.ws.security.Token; import com.sun.xml.ws.security.trust.impl.client.DefaultSTSIssuedTokenConfiguration; import com.sun.xml.ws.security.trust.STSIssuedTokenFeature; import javax.xml.ws.WebServiceFeature; STSIssuedTokenConfiguration config = new DefaultSTSIssuedTokenConfiguration(); ... Token actAsToken = getActAsToken(); config.getOtherOptions().put(STSIssuedTokenConfiguration.ACT_AS, actAsToken); STSIssuedTokenFeature feature = new STSIssuedTokenFeature(config); IPingService stub = service.getCustomBindingIPingService(new WebServiceFeature[]{feature});
Token, and
STSIssuedTokenFeature classes are part of Metro's WS-Trust implementation. The
class is a JAX-WS class implemented in Metro.
In this approach you:
- Create an
STSIssuedTokenConfigurationobject to hold the run-time configuration information.
- Get the ActAs token as a
Tokenobject and add it to the configuration object.
- Inject the configuration as a
Note that in the STS, both the subject for the requestor and the subject for the act-as user are
available in the
STSAttributeProvider. The
STSAttributeProvider class is a part of Metro's
WS-Trust implementation. The class exposes an extension to WS-Trust that enables details about the requestor to be included
in the token to be issued by the STS. If this extension is implemented, the provider implementation returns an
attribute that is included in a SAML assertion created by the STS.
The following code snippet is from an
STSAttributeProvider implementation,
SampleSTSAttributeProvider, that is in the sample application.
import com.sun.xml.ws.api.security.trust.\*; public Map<QName, List<String>> getClaimedAttributes(Subject subject, String appliesTo, String tokenType, Claims claims){ // find the id of the requestor String name = null; Set<Principal> principals = subject.getPrincipals(); if (principals != null){ final Iterator iterator = principals.iterator(); while (iterator.hasNext()){ String cnName = principals.iterator().next().getName(); int pos = cnName.indexOf("="); name = cnName.substring(pos+1); break; } } // Check if it is the ActAs case if ("true".equals(claims.getOtherAttributes().get(new QName("ActAs")))){ // Get the ActAs token Element token = null; for (Object obj : claims.getSupportingProperties()){ if (obj instanceof Subject){ token = (Element)((Subject)obj).getPublicCredentials().iterator().next(); break; } } // get the attributes to be included in the SAML assertion accordingly ...
Securing the Back-End Service
You can secure the back-end service in a chain of services, such as Service1 in the scenario illustrated in Figure 1, with the token issued by the STS. You can also secure the back-end service with its own credential, such as an X509 certificate, or with both a token issued by the STS and a certificate. The back-end service must trust the STS, but not necessarily have a direct trust relationship with the intermediate service. Unlike the Sender-Vouches case, the back-end service should not ask for the intermediate service to provide any of its credentials to sign the issued token and the message. Instead, it trusts the STS for the validity of the service token.
The NetBeans IDE offers an easy way to enable secure conversations in Metro for a web service. For details on using the NetBeans IDE to enable secure conversations in Metro for a web service, see the tip Using WS-Trust Support in Metro to Secure Web Services.
The NetBeans IDE provides a set of security profiles that specify the mechanism to be used in securing conversations. Four of these profiles secure web services with STS-issued tokens. Here are the four profiles and the STS-issued token-based mechanisms they implement:
- STS Issued Token. Symmetric binding with a symmetric keyed-issued token as a protection token.
- STS Issued Token with Service Certificate. Asymmetric binding.
- STS Issued Endorsing Token. Asymmetric binding with keyed-issued token as endorsing supporting token.
- STS Issued Supporting Token. Symmetric binding with bearer-issued token as encrypted signed supporting token.
You can choose any of the four STS-issued token based mechanisms to secure the back-end service.
Securing the STS
In an identity delegation scenario involving a chain of services, as illustrated in Figure 1, messages exchanged between the intermediate service and the STS are secured with service credentials and STS credentials. However, the only thing changed in each request is the addition of an ActAs token to the message payload. In this situation, it makes sense to enable a secure conversation for the STS through WS-SecureConversation. The WS-SecureConversation standard introduces secure sessions on top of WS-Security. It enhances overall security through key derivations and improves performance by avoiding repeated key exchanges in multi-message exchange scenarios. So by enabling a secure conversation for the STS, you not only enhance overall security, but you can also improve performance.
You can enable a secure conversation for the STS in the same way as for a regular web service.
To take advantage of the secure conversation session with the STS, you must share a common
object with different calls from the intermediate service to the back-end service.
See the Tech Tip Secure Conversations for Web Services With Metro to learn the basics of WS-SecureConversation and see examples of using the WS-SecureConversation support in Metro.
Token Propagation
Although this tip focuses on identity delegation as a technique for securely accessing the back-end resource through a chain of services, there is an alternative approach. The intermediate service, such as Service in Figure 1, can propagate the end user's identity by calling the back-end service with the token it receives from the client. This approach is called token propagation. Figure 2 illustrates the control flow in a typical token propagation scenario.
| Figure 2: Control Flow in a Token Propagation
- Client sends a request to the STS. The request message carries the username/password of the user and is secured with the STS certificate. The STS issues a SAML assertion containing the username as the subject ID, and the role attribute. The STS then sends a response message with the issued token to Client.
- Client sends a request to Service. The message carries the SAML assertion from the previous step for authentication, and is secured, that is, signed and encrypted, with the service certificate.
- Service sends a request to Service 1. The message carries the SAML assertion from the previous step and is secured, that is, signed and encrypted, with the Service 1 certificate. Service 1 checks the SAML assertion.
- Service 1 sends a response to Service.
- Service forwards the response to Client.
Token propagation is more efficient than identity delegation with an ActAs token. However, it is less secure than identity delegation for the following reasons:
- The back-end service won't be able to apply the
AudiencesRestrictionConditioncheck on the SAML assertion. The
AudiencesRestrictionConditionis used to restrict the validity of a SAML assertion to a specific audience.
- The assertion has to be used as a unkeyed assertion from the intermediate requestor to the back-end service.
For these reasons, token propagation is a better choice for service chains in the same security domain. In any case, you can configure the back-end service for token propagation using either of the following security mechanisms:
- SAML Authorization with SSL. Transport binding using a SAML token as a
- Symmetric binding using a SAML token as a
The following code shows how to obtain the user SAML assertion in the intermediate service:
Element samlAssertion = null; Subject subj = SubjectAccessor.getRequesterSubject(context); Set<Object> set = subj.getPublicCredentials(); for (Object obj : set) { if (obj instanceof XMLStreamReader) { XMLStreamReader reader = (XMLStreamReader) obj; //To create a DOM Element representing the Assertion : samlAssertion = SAMLUtil.createSAMLAssertion(reader); break; } else if (obj instanceof Element) { samlAssertion = (Element) obj; break; } }
Here is how to inject to the context for the proxy to the back-end service:
((BindingProvider)stub).getRequestContext().put("userSAMLAssertion", getSAMLAssertion());
You can find a complete code sample for token propagation here.
The Sample Application
A sample application package that accompanies the tip. The package includes a sample application that demonstrates identity delegation using ActAs. The STS in the sample application contains two endpoints. One endpoint is for end users who require username/password for authentication. The other endpoint is for the intermediate requestor that has secure conversation enabled and requires an X509 certificate for authentication.
The intermediate service is configured to use the STS Issued Token mechanism, where an issued token with a symmetric proof is used as the protection token.
The back-end service is configured to use an STS-issued endorsing token, where the X509 certificate of the back-end service is used as the protection token and an issued token with a public proof key is as an endorsing supporting token.
To build, deploy, and run the sample, do the following:
- If you haven't already done so, download and install GlassFish v3 or GlassFish v2 .
- (GlassFish v2 only.) If you haven't already done so, download and install Metro 2.0 into GlassFish.
- If you use JDK 1.6, copy the
webservices-api.jarfile from the
METRO_HOME/libdirectory to the
JAVA_HOME/jre/lib/endorseddirectory, where
METRO_HOMEis the directory where you installed Metro 2.0, and
JAVA_HOMEis the directory where you installed JDK 6.
- Download the sample application package and extract its contents. You should now see a newly extracted directory named
- Copy the
delegate/certs/xws-securitydirectory to one of the following locations:
- (GlassFish v3):
- (GlassFish v2):
GF_LOCis the directory where you installed GlassFish.
delegate/certs/xws-securitydirectory contains key stores for the sample.
- (GlassFish v3):
- Edit the
/delegate/src/fs/build.propertiesfile to properly set
glassfish.hometo the location of GlassFish in your environment.
- In the following files, replace
$WSIT_HOMEwith the GlassFish location:
- Start GlassFish.
- Change the directory to
/delegate/src/fsand enter the following commend from the command line:
ant run-sample
You will be prompted to enter a username and password. Enter the username
aliceand the password
alice, or the username
boband the password
bob. These two username-password pairs are preconfigured for use with the sample application.
If the sample application runs successfully, you should see
About the Author
Jiandong Guo has lead the development of implementations and solutions based on WS-SecureConversation and WS-Trust in the Metro project in Sun . He is currently a security architect in Oracle security and Identity management platform security group.


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Jackie Weihing is the art teacher at Canyon View Junior High. The students at the school recently hosted their annual Night of Arts. The event showcased all of the art the students have created this year. The show also spotlighted several musical numbers by the students. Displays filled the school.
Weihing said, "Seventh graders start out learning the basics of drawing with simple lines, then they quickly progress to drawing and creating real drawings.
"The students learn about one point perspective and draw dimensional cubes. They learn about light and how it affects what is being drawn or painted. Students shade a volleyball and softball using a light source. Then students learn about color; how to mix different colors and how to paint different kinds of paintings. One of the most favorite seventh grade art projects is making masks. Students really can use a great deal of creativity and are able to take artistic privileges on masks, because they can create what they want. Seventh graders also like to glass etch and make radial design bowls.
"Eighth graders continue on with they started in seventh grade. They paint more and draw more. Their art work is more detailed and complete. Eighth graders loved learning about Jackson Pollock and making their own abstract expressionistic painting by dripping paint onto their canvas which is on the floor.
"Eighth graders also begin to expand their drawing abilities by creating an 18'x24' grid drawing, which is completely shaded and in correct proportion. Ninth graders have had art for two years, so we are able to experiment with more mediums. Ninth graders this year made some small Mexican folk art creatures out of paper mache. They learned about print making, creating their own lino-cut print. They used clay and created a relief sculpture and their grid drawings were absolutely fabulous.
"Art is such a tremendous avenue for students to express themselves and to think outside of the box. Some students that may not like other core classes will excel in art. It is a pleasure working with the students and seeing their amazing talent come to the surface-talent they didn't even know that they possessed. Not only is art a lot of fun, but it teaches students to problem solve, to use their own creativity and it gives them a sense of accomplishment," said Weihing.


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By SYLVIA NELSONStaff, Emery County Progress
The semimonthly Interagency meeting of resources providers was held on Jan. 4, at the Emery County Courthouse where service providers exchange information and glean new ideas. These meetings help to avoid overlapping of services and coordinate and support classes offered.
In attendance were: Laurie Pitchforth, Emery County RSVP; Dana Olsen, Southeastern Utah Department of Public Health; Emery E. Jones, Four Corners Mental Health; Patsy DeCaro, Care-A-Van; Richard Jewkes, Active Re-Entry of Carbon County; Christine Jensen, USU Extension; Kathy Thomas, Active Re-Entry and Emery Food Bank; Larry Heaton, Adult Protective Services; Barbara Dougherty, Southeastern Utah Association of Local Governments and Sylvia Nelson representing Habitat for Humanity of Castle Country.
Christine Jensen is teaching a finance class through the Division of Workforce Services and the HEAT program, helping budgeting, realization about bills versus income, and needs versus wants. Some people do not think to ask for help until almost too late to get help; such as past due utility bills and the power or heat are going to be cut off the next day. Jensen has been able get people some real help for their future.
The HEAT program is in effect and there are HEAT crisis funds available for those who qualify and even need furnace repair. HEAT applicants are shown a video to help them with ideas to better winterize their homes. There are so many little things that can be done to save on heating bills. "Right now there is a 115 applicant waiting list for help through the weatherization program," said Barbara Dougherty, "We can't keep in the plastic storm window kits that are such heat savers."
Information was given that Utah Power is offering a limited amount of compact fluorescent light bulbs to people who are trying to be conscientious of their power bills.
Richard Jewkes brought up the importance of looking closely into the costs of medical care after retirement before retiring. Sometimes just having extra help in filling out the forms and understanding what will happen after a certain time and age will save thousands of dollars later.
Social Security only comes to Price only on the second Wednesday of each month from 9:30 a..m.- 2:30 p.m. and not at all to Emery County, and getting the information that is needed can be a very big problem for a lot of people. Active Re-Entry will help people fill out these complicated forms and there is a way to get help over the phone also. People can contact Kathy Thomas at 381-5410.
Thomas stated that there is advocacy and referral service available for many needs. She asks that family, neighbors, and friends who see a need either urge and help the people in need call for help, or call for that person. The resources service groups cannot give the help if they are not told of the need.
Jewkes is concerned and trying to get help for the blind and disabled who need use of a free telephone number information service that has now been discontinued. He said that Emery Telcom is looking into putting this needed service into effect again. People needing this service can call Active Re-Entry or Emery Telcom.
Laurie Pitchforth with RSVP said that she has set up 10 volunteer stations and has some, but not nearly enough volunteers signed up. RSVP has a grant that will help to offer a class on recognizing medicaid fraud and she is looking into a way to get people help with their income taxes again.
Thomas said that periodically there is recreation offered to the elderly and disabled in the area and the next outing will be a trip to Wendover. People can call 381-5410 to reserve a seat. Transportation is provided; applicants must pay own expenses. This service is also available to nursing home residents and others who would like to go. Call now; trip is in January.
Jewkes stated that there is a home caregiver support course being offered right now. These are three to five hour classes and help for caregivers of, for example, Alzheimer and stroke victims. Professional nursing people come to talk about Medicare and Medicaid. Meetings are now in Price, will be in Moab, and before too long, in both Castle Dale and Green River. If you are interested, call Active Re-Entry. Jewkes feels that it is very important to know who is doing in home caregiving. He feels that there should be a better licensing system; thus screening system. There is upcoming legislation sponsored by Brad King who will introduce a bill addressing this issue with the help from the Division of Aging and Adult Protection. Since no money is attached to this type of bill, it has a good chance of passing.
Thomas stated that on the last Monday of each month at 3 p.m. at the food bank, a care-giver support group meets addressing the needs of those giving the care.
There is also a senior support group through Active Re-Entry who help individuals and also have round table discussions with nursing home staffs where caregivers, family, and residents can bring up problems and find solutions.
A representative of Habitat for Humanity reported the recent completion of the first HFH house in Emery County, the rededication and upcoming occupancy of the second HFH house built in Helper, and that applications are being taken for the two houses which will be built within the next two years in Castle Dale. The 2002 board is in place and looking for two more board members from either county. To apply or volunteer call 435-636-3230.
Emery Jones of Four Corners Mental Health told of the upcoming public meeting to be held on Jan. 24, at 6 p.m. at the Castle Dale Senior Center with information about mental health and substance abuse issues. Input from the public is invited; concerned family and friends are welcome.
The next meeting was set up for March 1, at 8:30 a.m at the Emery County Courthouse. This is a public meeting.


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By Brendan Conway
The commentary on gold by Fred Hickey at the most recent Barron's Roundtable is getting some buzz today, so here I'm cherrypicking a few items of interest to Focus on Funds readers.
From Hickey:
My second pick is gold, which I have recommended for several years. It had a terrible year in 2013, falling 28% after 12 consecutive up years. It's like seeing a stock go from $2.50 to $19 to $12. There are corrections in big secular bull markets. Gold had one in the 1970s, when it fell 46%. Then it went up eightfold. In a money-printing environment, the secular bull market in gold isn't over. The best, most effective way to own gold this year is through Central Fund of Canada (CEF). We've talked before about owning your gold in a safe location — in this case, in Canada. The fund is 57.6% gold and 41.6% silver. Central Fund of Canada sells at the highest discount to net asset value of any precious-metals closed-end or exchange-traded fund. The discount is 6%. If gold is $1,250 an ounce, you are effectively buying it for $1,175 an ounce. If silver is $19.80, you are buying it at an effective price of $18.61. …
Marc [Faber] recommended the Market Vectors Junior Gold Miners ETF (GDXJ) today. I will, too. You can get big moves down in gold stocks, but you can also get massive moves up. In the mid-1970s, the 11 biggest gold stocks in the U.S. went up by an average of 10 times, and one went up 17 times. Newmont was a laggard at five times. Coming out of the 1999-2000 bottom, the gold index went up 15 times. Coming out of the 2008 bottom, there was a fourfold move up in the stocks, and a 90% rally in one month. The junior miners have done worse than the big companies in the past few years, and are down 80% from the peak. Gold stocks have dropped for three years, while gold has fallen only for one. The opportunity exists for a massive move up in the GDXJ.
Monday's stock-market selloff helped gold advance, while mining stocks posted a small decline. SPDR Gold Trust (GLD) gained 1% and Market Vectors Gold Miners ETF (GDX) lost 0.5%. The leveraged Direxion Daily Gold Miners Bull 3X Shares (NUGT) and Direxion Daily Gold Miners Bear 3X Shares (DUST) moved by about 1%.