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The Castle Dale City Council met in their regularly scheduled meeting on Sept. 11 at 7 p.m. Mayor Neal Peacock called the meeting to order and the prayer was given by Gwen Peacock. Mayor Peacock lead the group in a minute of silence in remembrance of the 3,052 people lost in the September 11 tragedy, then in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Minutes from the previous meeting were introduced, corrected and accepted as corrected. It was moved and seconded and the motion carried unanimously.
Mayor Peacock opened the public hearing for the purpose of receiving public comment prior to the adoption of ordinance 9-11-02 "An Ordinance Establishing Parking Regulations at Emery High School." The councilmen clarified a question, then it was open to the public. As there was no public comments or discussion, it was moved and seconded that the ordinance be adopted. The motion passed unanimously.
Chanel Atwood from the Travel Council was next on the agenda. Atwood explained that she was representing the Castle Country Regional Information Center.
She gave a detailed explanation of her duties in her office in the College of Eastern Utah Museum, which include greeting all visitors to the museum and making them aware of all the activities in the Emery County Area along with the information from Carbon County. Atwood stated that she is in the CEU Museum from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily and that most of the inquiries this season have been about the Castle Valley Pageant, the Dinosaur Quarry and the San Rafael Swell. There is big interest on the Rock Art in the Swell from international as well as local visitors.
Atwood stated that she also provides travelers with maps and information about camping, fishing and hunting regulations in the Emery County Area. She explained that there are plans to hold another open house in the spring. Atwood then expressed her appreciation to the Council for their cooperation in this effort. Councilman Gordon made a suggestion to mention and single out Emery County from Carbon County more often in the pamphlets and brochures.
Castle Dale resident, Gary Kofford, was then introduced to the council as a candidate for Emery County Commissioner. Kofford told his background and experience that he feels is necessary for the job of commissioner. The council then asked Kofford about his stand on economics. Kofford stated that there is no one correct answer to the economic problems in Emery County, but that his experience in Weber County has taught him how to expand opportunities for the businesses already established in the area. He stated that we need to make known what we already have here in the county.
Councilman Giles asked Kofford how the county could help Castle Dale City with some of their problems. Kofford responded by saying that the county and the cities of Emery County need open, working relationships so both sides could benefit.
Brad Giles was the first to give his council report. He proposed sending a letter thanking the citizens of Castle Dale for their efforts in water conservation this summer. Giles also stated that there needs to be a reminder in this letter that derelict cars cannot be left on city streets and that snow removal season is approaching so the property owners need to keep the sidewalks clear of snow.
Doug Weaver, Councilman for Planning and Zoning reported that he had nothing new to report.
Dan Whiteleather was next to report and stated that the work on the pavilion in Valley View Park is going well. Whiteleather also said he is planning to apply for a CIB grant to extend the pavilion at the Fair Grounds.
Jack Rogers reported next. Rogers reported that the secondary water system is off now and he has had discussion with Darrel Leamaster of the Special Service District about penalties for culinary water use for outside watering. Castle Dale used 145 acre feet of water in Aug. 2002 as opposed to 170 acre feet in Aug. 2001. Rogers also commented that the committee is being formed for the Castle Dale June celebration for next year and that they are exploring new ideas for entertainment.
The next councilman on the agenda was LaMont Gordon. He stated that although the rain has helped the county, it has brought out the worst in the roof at the pool. Gordon asked if they could apply for a CIB grant to repair the roof.
He also said that Tom Maier, maintenance supervisor, had repaired some water lines coming into the city building and that it should take care of the problem.
Gordon requested permission to look into erecting a sign on the highway notifying travelers to the Swell area that Castle Dale is just up ahead, around the bend.
Mayor Peacock was the last to report. He stated that the social will be on or around Sept. 21. Peacock also fielded suggestions about the water lines running along Highway 29 near the Des-Bee Dove Road. Some concerns have arisen about where they are and how to access them for hookups afterwhich it was moved and seconded to adjourn. The next Castle Dale City Council meeting will be Oct. 9 at 7 p.m.


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An Elbow for An Elbow Will Leave the Whole World Concussed
Thomas Drance
March 22 2012 11:19AM
In the aftermath of Duncan Keith and Daniel Sedin's dueling elbows, Sedin is flying back to Vancouver for further evaluation (it's suspected that he's concussed) while Duncan Keith is readying his preposterous "I didn't even feel the first headshot" defense for his phone hearing with Shanahan.
After Keith's hit the game devolved into an ugly one, as the Canucks gooned it up and targetted Keith (as well as netminder Corey Crawford) with a series of retributive plays. The official, Dan O'Halloran, blew the call on Sedin's headshot of Duncan Keith, and then blew the call on Keith's hit on Daniel (how that wasn't a major penalty, I'll never understand). The result was that he completely lost control of the game for about thirty minutes of game-time, and it wasn't until the pace of the game normalized during a high-flying third period that one remembered how entertaining games between the Blackhawks and Canucks can be, when they're not marred by petty thuggery on both sides.
Read past the jump for more on the aftermath of the two hits.
I've watched Duncan Keith play fifty-plus games in his NHL career, and while I've seen him run around on occasion, I would never have put him in the "dirty player" category. I still probably wouldn't, even though you'll be hard-pressed to dirtier play this season than his blatant elbow to Daniel's cranium.
The context of Daniel's previous hit on Keith is important, so let's review the video (even though I'm sure you've all seen it several times):
I hate that hit. Daniel gets his elbow up, Keith's head is the primary point of contact (Daniel's shoulder is what makes contact, however, not his elbow) and it comes from the blindside. It's a textbook violation of rule 48, and the referees blew this one in a big way when they let it go uncalled.
From my perspective, the context of Daniel's previous dirty hit makes Keith's retaliatory hit (seriously, if you buy that Keith didn't even notice this hit, you're a dummy) a bit more understandable on an emotional level. This is a dangerous play by Daniel, it went unnoticed by the officials and Duncan Keith wanted to get his.
Unfortunately, he decided to "get his" in an altogether over the top fashion, with one of the dirtiest hits of the season:
It's just brutal.
There's two big differences between the two plays, namely that Keith had the puck immediately prior to Daniel's hit, and that the level of cranial targeting by Keith is of a conspicuously higher magnitude. Not that it matters particularly, both plays were illegal, and both were in my view blatant. I've long thought that one of the limits of rule 48 is that it still places the onus on the hitee to protect themselves. I'd like to see the rule altered slightly so that, like with a high-stick, the onus is on the hitter to avoid making primary contact with the head.
That's not always easy, players sometimes fall right before a player delivers a check for example (similar to what we saw when Foligno wiped out Hodgson in early December) and it seems silly in those instances to punish the hitter for making unintentional contact with the head when that contact was accidental. It is silly, but it's a worthwhile trade-off in my view - I'll take several whacky penalties every couple of games in exchange for the NHL adopting a more stringent standard in order to guard against concussions.
Duncan Keith is having a hearing over the phone, so he can be suspended for a maximum of five games. Keith is not a repeat offender, and has a sterling reputation around the league so I'll expect him to get 2-4 games. It's a lenient sentence considering how blatant and injurious his head-shot was, but it's understandable. Of course, I couldn't care less, I just hope Daniel is okay.
When Shanahan's suspension explanation video hits the web, what I'm going to be curious to see is how he interprets the "context" from Daniel's previous hit on Keith earlier in the contest. Greg Wyshynski alluded to this earlier today over at Puck Daddy:
Again, the initial hit doesn't exonerate Keith, but it's also going to be part of the context for a suspension. The Department of Player Safety can still be a very old school place; and would it surprise you at all if they viewed a retaliatory elbow differently than a non-instigated one? Because while Sedin's hit wasn't suspendable, it damn sure wasn't innocent either.
So will Daniel's previous hit result in a lessened punishment for Keith, or will it be interpreted as suggestive proof of intent, and result in a stiffer sentence? In my view, it should be the latter - especially if we believe Henrik Sedin about how Keith threatened Daniel prior to his blatant elbow. If you think that Duncan Keith intentionally targeted Daniel's hit in retribution for an earlier hit and as a result concussed last season's Art Ross winner - you have to throw the book at him, right? If Shanahan, however, decides that Keith was justified in unilaterally doling out retribution for a bad hit, that's a whole other can of worms, and a slippery slope I'd hate to see the NHL's office of player safety go down.
After all, I'm a Canucks fan. I've seen what can happen when players take it upon themselves to settle the score for a borderline hit, and it's not just unsightly, it's dangerous.
I can see that Daniel's hit contacted Keith in the head, but how is it in any way an elbow? You can see in the video that Daniel's elbow is tucked in and it's his shoulder that makes contact with Keith's head. His elbow ends up in Keith's chest.
In this video http://video.nhl.com/videocenter/con...d=60&id=123678 the NHL gives examples of legal hits to the head (where the elbows are clearly down, even though there is contact with the head). Doesn't Daniel's hit falls under the same parameter?
This is a tremendous opportunity for the NHL. This is the first time I can remember in the Shanahan Era where this idea of "players policing themselves" is on display. This is as obvious an action of retaliation as the NHL will get. So its a perfect chance for the NHL to say come down hard on the retaliatory action, and make clear, in the explanation to the video, that it is NOT the players' role to police the game.
Hi Thomas, I agree with you for the most part - I don't like Daniel's hit much either. I just don't see how he "gets his elbow up" as you describe. His elbow stays tucked in against his side throughout the hit. He might be getting his shoulder up - but not his elbow
The reason why keith only got 2mins was because Daniel returned to the bench and talked to ref and coaching staff saying he was fine. He also played the next shift, however he was not fine and left the game after play resumed. you can't changed the penalty half way thru it because a player was more hurt than previously reviewed. 5min majors only happen then the other player is injuried and does not return to play the next shift, you can't fault the refs on that.
March 22 2012, 02:28PM
@Thomas Drance
I don't even know why the NHL even takes a player's defense into consideration for a few reasons. 1. They're obviously going to lie to receive a less harsh punishment. 2. People in general are terrible at explaining their actions, especially in situations where "things happen really fast".
Anybody else think Keith's "threats" might have been an offer to fight and put the thing behind him, that was either not understood, or not taken? If so, is the retaliation viewed differently?
I know the Sedins aren't fighters, but here's a classic instance of the NHL's "fight as safety valve" argument. If it was another player the 'Hawks would have sent Bollig to handle it, but they can't send him out after Daniel, so Keith may have decided to go get it done himself.
Look, I fully believe that Keith should be suspended for the max 5 games, but you also have to admit (as you do) that Daniel's hit is almost as egregious. Therefore, if Keith gets suspended 5 games, Daniel needs to get suspended at least a game, if not 2 for the original hit. To me, thats the fair resolution to this (although it may not matter because of Sedin's concussion). I just hope that Shanahan doesn't say, well I would suspend Keith 5 and Daniel 2, but I'm not going to suspend Daniel so I'll just suspend Keith 3 and call it even.
Interesting perspective. Although Keith refused to fight anyone after he did what he did; and what he did was worse. I didn't see Bieksa throw a flying elbow in response, and if he did there would be not a single person out there defending him.
Additionally, I thought that perhaps Burrows might be reprimanded for kneeing Keith in the groin when they were both down during that ridiculous skirmish in the second.
I don't think Daniel's hit was almost as egregious...not by a long shot. Daniel's hit was a bad one, but it wasn't a premeditated attack on the player's head. Duncan Keith's was. He didn't even try to hide it (i.e., wait until the puck wasn't around, and the refs were focused somewhere else).
@ Mantastic: Thanks for the explanation. But are you certain that the injury factor is always the deciding one between major and minor? If so, that's too bad. The refs should be able to use more discretion, assuming they see it.
that's always the deciding factor even in suspensions. like a 4min minor for blood drawn on an original 2min minor.
I agree that Sedin's hit was not pre-meditated but if you think he didn't know what he was doing when he came up high with his shoulder then you are sorely mistaken.
Everybody who has played the game and has been in a situation like that knows you don't have to follow through with your shoulder up into a guys head. There is no doubt in my mind that he knew what he was doing, he took advantage of Keith watching his own pass. Sedin could have rubbed him out, could have led more with the hip, he even could have peeled off but instead he drives his shoulder up into Keith's head.
Sedin has to be suspended too, if he's not it just reinforces the double standard of 'the talent' getting off easy.
I'm not saying Keith should'nt get a suspention. he should... but after watching Vancouver in last years play-offs... you live by the sword....
Vancouver plays over the line dirty all the time.
that said, I hope Danial is OK. I would rather see them loose again with all hands on deck.
Ref's lost control of game. Sedin should have been thrown out after hitting Keith. Bieksa needs to stop fighting non-fighters, he's big enough, he could have dropped the gloves with Chara earlier this year and chose to ignore him. Chicago is well aware of concussions, I don't think a marshmallow landed on Toews head for his concussion, just ask Thornton and Clowe when they were throwing punches at his head. I didn't hear Chicago go public on this scenario.
If you front seat thinking experts who are making the all the comments that Keith had the right to a retaliation on Daniel, for Danie's earlier hit. Open your peepers a see how many times this kind of hit that Daniel made happens in most games without a penalty called but deliberate head hunting is a crime and you have to pay the Piper if you are going to insist on doing it.Keith should be suspended for 10 games and fined $50,000 to show others that the nhl will not tolorate this kind of action.

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Skip to comments.Obama Set To Announce Historic Climate Change Plan, With New Regulation Of Power Plants
Posted on 06/25/2013 5:58:50 AM PDT by GlockThe Vote
WASHINGTON (AP) Taking climate change efforts into his own hands, President Barack Obama is proposing sweeping steps to limit heat-trapping pollution from coal-fired power plants and to boost renewable energy production on federal property.
Obama, in a speech Tuesday at Georgetown University, was to announce he's issuing a presidential memorandum to launch the first-ever federal regulations on carbon dioxide emitted by existing power plants, moving to curb the gases blamed for global warming despite adamant opposition from Republicans and some energy producers.
(Excerpt) Read more at businessinsider.com ...
Time to 'necessarily bankrupt' another industry.
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Obamas climate change plan tackles power plants not refineries
Is there no one in national elected office that will stand against this jackwagon?
This is another pointless "Major Speech" that will be forgotten in a few weeks.
And, as a result, normal, productive citizens will get an increased electrical bill
we'll have to pay for chosen groups' electrical bills through our taxes subsidizing their bills.
Ain't racist social "justice" great?
That's racist ... < /sarc>
Who has done more damage to us, the government or terrorists?
Hello? Are there any sane political leaders left?
Why yes, I guess it is. HAHAHAHAHAHA!
Want to cut back on energy use? Don't create some 50 million (12 million illegals and their immediate family members) new Americans through amnesty.
When historians will be looking back for the one single moment when everything changed, the moment when all these years of planning was finally implemented in instituting his master plan, this will be the moment when Obama took control of the power plants that they will single out was the ploy that started it all. The same sort of moments when the Communist mental case started a fire in the Reichstag that had Hitler utilize it to gain full dictatorial power, and it's like in Terminator 3, the moment when Skynet goes on line. Different scenarios, same history.
what happened to the days when CONGRESS wrote regulations?
Yup. No dinner, no flowers, no kiss and no lube. They plan to use "ridicule" against "deniers". Bring it on ridiculers. I can hardly wait. Taking a lesson from the ROTUS, "get in their face".
Amen to that Brother.
Amazed he can find time between vacations to make this announcement.
Your assessment is 80 years too late.
Federal regulations are illegal, period.
Until FDR staged a coup.
The Congress is as useless as the Supreme Court.
Obama be da man.
We is in charge now.
Major speech:
Look left, look right, pause, wait for teleprompter page scroll, repeat.
The lunatics have taken over the asylum. For the moment, the walls are still standing, but the interior is pretty much chaos, with probably a couple of dozen small blazes already ignited, and the stores of flammable materials being scattered about with gay abandon.
First, destroy all the fire extinguishers, then cut off the water flow. Panic the inhabitants, and blame the staff.
What could possibly go wrong with this plan. Of course, the objectives have to be redefined, sometimes from moment to moment, but we are making "progress".
All the world leaders laugh at Obama, but for some reason, the Republicans still fear him.
But the Emperor runs the show.
Sad, but true.... Not a BALL among them. Not even one.
Not before it gives the Obama boot-licking lamestream media its next set of talking points to knock the IRS/Snowden/Libya/ yadda, yadda yadda scandals off the front page and out of the low information voters minds...
I remember a time, many years ago, when the Constitution laid out the powers of the Three Branches, and established an order on the way things could be accomplished.
Those days are long gone.
Republicans? Don't hold your breath
Follow the money....who stands to gain from this?
Hussein's motto: "Anything to hurt America."
This is Solyndra II—start-ups by Obama donors and cronies will burn through billions before going belly up, leaving taxpayers holding the bag.
Obama is trying to change the subject from his declining approval rating and all of the scandals he is involved in, while at the same time continue to ruining the economy. The dictator-in-chief is at it again!
For instance, in this case, is it so far beyond imagination for someone to ask: "Hmm...This is likely to really hurt our economy. I wonder how much CO2 is being produced by these American power plants as a percentage of CO2 in the Earth's atmosphere?"
Hint: the answer contains many leading "0"s.
But no one is asking.
Congress writes laws. Many of them bad. Bad laws delegate regulation making authority to Executive branch entities, like the EPA. If I worked in the EPA, right now I would be scared witless that I was going to be leaned on like an IRS agent to make political calculations, rather than technical and legal judgments.
I wish we could send his "historic" ass back to Kenya.
Coal will still be mined, but instead of providing energy for this country it will be EXPORTED and burned overseas
"Is there no one in national elected office that will stand against this jackwagon?"
Stand how?
The executive controls all the guns - military and federal agencies. Congress has no power (comes from the muzzle of a gun, remember) except to defund things, and the executive can simply pay with new debt and fiat currency.
This was never about climate control or the environment: "The issue is never the real issue, the real issue is the Revolution. The cause is never the real cause, the real cause is the acquisition of power."
The Communist coup is almost complete. The final declaration of martial law and the bloody counterrevolution merely awaits some planned event when we are a bit more weakened, and they are a bit stronger.
Democrat Party Job Killing / Economy Killing machine bump for later.......
I detest obama
Or as a caller to a talk show yesterday said, if these people (illegals) are so vital to the economy of America, return them to their homelands and have them strengthen the economy of their various countries.
Obama is just the skin on that rotten apple...
All coal fired plants should shutdown immediately from a at least a week for a review to study their degree compliance and to see who blinks first. Nothing reveals a bad law (regulation) like it's full enforcement.
Get these damn socialists out of our White House!!!
Will anyone EVER stand up to this goon and just tell him ENOUGH already!
I hope that states can override this insanity!
Hint: the answer contains many leading "0"s.
The answer will be "because it's the right thing to do, right as rain, like snipping the necks of fetuses."
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Was there a new release since 81 (02/12/12)? Because otherwise, I don't understand what was discussed in the top of page 6 of this discussion?
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Was reading a lot of the comments on the chapter off The Company's webpage and it seems a lot of people think Baam is going to try to take revenge on Rachel - though I doubt he will.
Unless Rachel turns out to be the main antagonist I can't see Baam just going off and killing her, more likely she starts crying and tells him her reason for doing it (no matter how selfish she could had been) and that she's sorry then he just forgives her.
I am MOST interested in seeing what Koon and the others will do when/if they find out - seeing as Rachel can't walk they have been doing everything for her over 5 years because of Baam.
I'm also curious on how big the role will be for that Blonde guy - since he had a little back story its unlikely Baam (if that long haired dude is Baam) will beat him up.
The reason why, might be Baam itself and if that truly is the case, then it might hard for them to get together again.
Not necessarily, the advanced equipment on the higher levels was supposed to be enough to heal her fake condition. It's possible that she is now fighting alongside them, or everyone of them has already been sacrificed and left on one of the floors. Perhaps the blond prince will gather them again as he will be moving up to the top, or at least meet them.
Seeing as in the preview the blond prince was lying in trash, he might end up being owned, but it's possible that after witnessing something from him, Baam will go back and help him go up ?
The main character now is the prince, so it's possible we won't see Baam too much.
What we should be looking out is, the Red Wing clan(?), as it was them that hided Baam from the eyes of Zahard (the 3 red eye family).
Latest Chapter is out!!
Finally, Baam shows his 'badassery'!!
Here is the batoto link since mangareader missed a few panels:
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I assume he is still holding back since he only uses energy techniques, although they seem to have a higher density than other since his has a darker color.
FUG ? And here I though that they were clothes made from the Red Bull since his were ripped apart. Perhaps he owned one of the FUG guys on the way ?
His cloths do resemble the Bull, however I think he may had joined FUG (or been forced to), seeing as they are the opposite of the 10 families and Baam was foreshadowed as being a prince of zahard - they could had saved him to fight against the 10 families. (not that its going to turn out that way, but its reasonable to assume they try to use him like that)
Also I'm sure Baam isn't going all out, however I hope his wave controlling is only that, not like the rice ball guy who controlled the snakes/monsters.
Last week was just a little preview of what Baam can really do. I'll hate the author if ever it ends up that the guy isn't really Baam.
Ah, I see, this explains how Baam was able to kill that dude and scare Lahel so much, when there was no Shinsoo in the air. Beside being a wave controller, he is able to manipulate his own blood to form bones, weapons, maybe even Susanoo.


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|Posted by Gary Slusser on January 07, 2004 at 13:42:16:
|In response to Re: silky or slimy?
: : : Posted by Paul Melzer on December 20, 2003 at 08:39:52:
: : : In Reply to: Re: Silky Water posted by qwa1989 on October 28, 2003 at 23:47:23:
: : : : : : : Over the last month or so my wife and I have noticed our water has taken on a "silky" feeling. After showering or just washing hands, it's takes extra effort to get dry. I know this sounds strange, but something does not seem right. We have well water and use a water softner. Any thoughts? Thanks.
: : : : : : Never have showered with water softener water, but have been told water is silky as you described. How long have you had the water softener and have you had it serviced lately?
: : : : : This can be caused by "too soft" water because your softener is allowing to much sodium into the resin bedtank on regeneration. Try cutting back on the grains setting(ppm). This silky (know as a slimy feel) is actually your skins texture because its so clean. Without a softener, and using Hard water, your skin would feel dry, and less oily because the soap curds are not being washed off. Best to continue using the softener, but check out the settings etc on it,good luck, Hube
: : : : Hube, water is either soft or hard and the salt dose has nothing to do with the slick or slimey feeling zero hard (soft) water produces. It's as you describe, the skin's natural oils are able to get the the surface of the skin due to the soft water cleaning the skin's pores.
: : : : Gary
: : : I have tried and tried to figure this out (I'm new to soft water and do not like the so-called "silky" feel) but no answers have been put forward on any websites I've been able to find. Firstly, soap is meant to break down and remove dirt/oil molecules, yes? Can somebody please tell me how soap suddenly becomes smart enough to know the difference between the natural body oils that have built up over a day or two's hard work and those that must remain on the skin, undisturbed (*not* broken down and washed away)?? Secondly, there *is* a point, after several minutes of rinsing, when the slimy--sorry, I mean silky--feeling is gone, when *finally* my skin feels clean (you can tell I was raised with unsoftened water). So, my next question is: at what point is the soap rinsed off? If I rinse for only a moment, the level of skiminess is very high...if I keep rinsing, the sliminess is lessened...and if I keep rinsing even longer, the sliminess is gone. Any non-marketing answers out there? Thanks in advance, PM
: : Yes, what we grew up with is usually what we like; good or bad. That's because we don't like change. It takes about 21 days to break or create a habit. but if you're convinced you don't like something, no amount of time, facts, marketing, old wives tales etc. are going to chenge your mind, only you can do that but.. You are focused on soap. Read up on soap and hard water and any problems with that combination. The only soap I know of on the US market is Ivory. It and hard water make an insoluable curd and that will create a ring around the tub at the water line. Figure out why and you have your answer to your slippery slimy feel after using softened water. Also look up info on human skin and it's ability to produce oils and what happens when the skins pores are not cleaned. Then ask yourself how the oily pores of the skin can be cleaned with hard water and soap.
: : Afterwards, then you can inform others that see slimy instead of soft and clean.
: : Gary
: Thanks (I think) for your answer, Gary. Since I've been using the softened water I've tried several different "soaps" --not Ivory, but things that are bar shaped and claim to be "soap"-- and they all react the same, save the liquid kind (sodium laurel sulfate or kin): they appear to take much more time to rinse off than with hard water. They do indeed rinse off, they just take longer. The "silky" feeling after it's finally rinsed off is not the same thing as what I would refer to as the slimy feel...I actually don't mind *that* (read, am getting used to it). So, am I imagining this or what? Does anyone here know why soap (please, I'm just refering to the bar shaped things we buy in stores to clean our skin) takes longer (or appears to take longer) to rinse off in softened water than in hard water?
Call it marketing or whatever but facts are facts and you seem to be saying you can't find any other explanation than what I've given you. So keep looking and prove me wrong, hell I don't want to be teliing folks wrong info.
ITMT, may I suggest a different type Doctor? Try a dermatologist. They are the ones the MDs refer their patients to when they have skin problems. And then ask your Doctor buds how their hands are doing in all that hard water. And look for their hand lotion bottles. Or pick up a few and read the labels looking for softeners, conditioners and that type thing. Do the same on dishwashing detergent bottles. Go to the manufacturers web sites and see what they have to say about hardwater and their products. Then prove me wrong if you can. Ask your grandmother her thoughts on the subject of hands and hard water and (real) soap.
If you reduce the salt dose a softener uses, you reduce the capacity of the softener, not the amount of sodium, or potassium, the unit adds to the water. That is a result of the amount of ion exchange that is being done or, in common terms, how mmuch compensated hardness is being exchanged. Ex. 7.85 mg/l of sodium is added for evey 10 gpg removed. That holds true regardless of what the salt dose is, how large or small the softener is, what type of resin or who manufacturers the resin, where it is bought or what type salt is used, what color the resin is or the brand name if any of the softener. And potassium is potassium chloride, a salt substitute. The use of it instead of sodium chloride still causes the sliky, slippery or as some say, slimy feeling of not being able to dry off.
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|Posted by Gary Swart on August 06, 2004 at 13:57:58:
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Floor drains should have a check valve anyway, so you might look into that.
: Depending on whether it has ever worked properly it may not be fixable. It depends on how the drain and the washing machine drain are piped. If they are arranged in such a manner that emptying the washer creates a slight back pressure in the line and the floor drain is close enough that the back pressure fills the floor drain and it overflows, then you will either have to live with it or put a built in check valve into the floor drain opening.
: : When the washing machine empties, it causes the floor drain which is adjacent to it to overflow. We have had a plumber check out the sewer system and he has made several changes, but has not been able to prevent this from happening, do you have any suggestions?
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Women who are pregnant or breastfeeding should avoid eating fish that is high in mercury content (shark, swordfish, mackerel, and tile fish). Choose fish and shellfish that are lower in mercury content and eat about 12 ounces/week. (The AHA recommends a higher weekly fish amount for women than for men. However, women of childbearing age should limit tuna to 6 ounces a week to reduce the risks for mercury contamination.)
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Women of childbearing age or nursing mothers should avoid fish that contains high amounts of mercury (such as shark, swordfish, golden bass, and king mackerel) and limit intake of tuna to 6 ounces/week. They should, however, try to eat at least 12 ounces/week of a variety of lower mercury-containing fish and shellfish (such as catfish, salmon, haddock, perch, tilapia, trout, crab, shrimp, and scallops). Most doctors agree that the benefits of fish intake (especially from low-mercury fish) outweigh the potential risks.
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B Vitamins (Folic Acid). Deficiencies in the B vitamins folate (known also as folic acid), B6, and B12 have been associated with a higher risk for heart disease in some studies. Such deficiencies produce higher blood levels of homocysteine, an amino acid that has been associated with a higher risk for heart disease, stroke, and heart failure.
While major studies have indicated that B vitamin supplements help lower homocysteine levels, they have no effect on heart disease outcomes. Some researchers think that homocysteine may be a marker for heart disease rather than a cause of it.
Potassium. A potassium-rich diet can provide a small reduction in blood pressure. Potassium-rich foods include bananas, oranges, pears, prunes, cantaloupes, tomatoes, dried peas and beans, nuts, potatoes, and avocados. Potassium supplements should not be taken by patients without checking with your doctor first. For those using potassium-sparing diuretics (such as spironolactone), have chronic kidney problems, or who take digoxin, potassium supplements may be very dangerous.
Magnesium. Some studies suggest that magnesium supplements may cause small but significant reductions in blood pressure. However, a clinically significant benefit on blood pressure has not yet been proven. The recommended daily allowance of magnesium is 320 mg. People who live in soft water areas, who use diuretics, or who have other risk factors for magnesium loss may require more dietary magnesium than others.
Calcium. Calcium regulates the tone of the smooth muscles lining blood vessels. Studies have found that people who consume enough dietary calcium on a daily basis have lower blood pressure than those who do not. The effects of extra calcium on blood pressure, however, are mixed, with some studies showing higher pressure with calcium supplementation.
Some sodium (salt) is necessary for health, but the amount is vastly lower than that found in the average American diet. High salt intake is associated with high blood pressure (hypertension). Everyone should restrict their sodium intake to less than 2,300 mg (about 1 teaspoon) a day. People over age 50, or who have high blood pressure, may need to reduce sodium intake to less than 1,500 mg daily. This lowering of blood pressure may also help protect against heart failure and heart disease.
Some people (especially African-Americans, older adults, people with diabetes, and people with a family history of hypertension) are "salt sensitive," which means their blood pressure responds much more to salt than other people. People with salt sensitivity have a higher than average risk of developing high blood pressure as well as other heart problems
Simply eliminating the use of salt at the table eating can help. But it also important to reduce or avoid processed and prepared foods that are high in sodium. Spices can be used in place of salt to enhance flavor.
Salt substitutes, such as Nusalt and Mrs. Dash, (which contain mixtures of potassium, sodium, and magnesium) are available, but they can be risky for people with kidney disease or those who take blood pressure medication that causes potassium retention. For people without risks for potassium excess, adding potassium-rich foods to a diet can help offset dietary salt intake.
Water. People with certain medical conditions, (such as heart failure), that cause fluid retention may need to restrict their intake of water and other fluids.
Alcohol. A number of studies have found heart protection from moderate alcohol intake (one or two glasses a day). The benefits reported include higher HDL levels, blood clot prevention, and anti-inflammatory properties plus lower rates of heart failure and heart attack. Although red wine is most often cited for healthful properties, any type of alcoholic beverage appears to have similar benefit.
However, alcohol abuse can increase the risk of hypertension and many other serious problems. Men should limit their intake to an average of no more than one or two drinks a day, and women (especially those at risk for breast cancer) and lighter people should only have one drink a day. (A "drink" is equivalent to a 12-ounce bottle of beer, a 5-ounce glass of wine, or a 1.5-ounce shot of hard liquor.) Overuse of alcohol can also lead to many heart problems. Pregnant women, people who can''t drink moderately, and people with liver disease should not drink at all. People who are watching their weight should be aware that alcoholic beverages are very high in calories.
Coffee and Tea. Coffee drinking is associated with small increases in blood pressure, but the risk it poses is very small in people with normal blood pressure. Moderate coffee consumption (1 - 2 cups a day) poses no heart risks and long-term coffee consumption does not appear to increase the risk for heart disease in most people, even if they consume large daily amounts.
Although both black and green tea contain caffeine, they are safe for the heart. Tea contains chemicals called flavonoids that may be heart protective.
The Mediterranean diet is rich in heart-healthy fiber and nutrients, including omega-3 fatty acids and antioxidants. The diet consists of fruits, vegetables, and unsaturated "good" fats, particularly olive oil. Olive oil has been associated with lower blood pressure, a lower risk for heart disease, and possible benefits for people with type 2 diabetes. Researchers think that the main health benefit of olive oil is oleic acid, which is a type of monounsaturated fatty acid. Olive oil also contains polyphenols, which are phytochemicals that contain antioxidant properties. Virgin olive oil, which comes from the first pressing of olives, contains a higher polyphenol content than refined olive oil, which comes from later pressings.
There are several variations to the Mediterranean diet, but general recommendations include:
Even though fats make up about 40% of the calories found in the traditional Mediterranean diet, they are largely unsaturated. Growing evidence continues to support the heart-protective properties of the Mediterranean diet. Research has shown that such a diet reduces the risk for a second heart attack and helps cholesterol-lowering statin drugs work better. (Unfortunately, garlic, while adding flavor to many Mediterranean recipes, does not help lower LDL "bad cholesterol.")
Seniors who combine a Mediterranean diet with healthy lifestyle habits have been found to live longer lives. Many doctors regard the Mediterranean diet to be as good as the American Heart Association low-fat diet for preventing recurrence of heart attack, stroke, or other heart events.
Weight gain, due to a high intake of fats, and risk for alcohol abuse can be problems with the Mediterranean diet. Other concerns include reduced iron levels and possible calcium loss resulting from a reduced consumption of dairy products. Premenopausal women on the diet should eat foods rich in iron or vitamin C, which aids in iron absorption. Women should also ask their doctor if they need a calcium supplement because they consume fewer dairy products. People should avoid wine if they have risk factors for complications from alcohol. Such people include women who are pregnant or at risk for breast cancer and anyone prone to alcohol abuse.
The salt-restrictive DASH diet (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension) is proven to help lower blood pressure, and may have additional benefits for preventing heart disease and stroke. Effects on blood pressure are sometimes seen within a few weeks. This diet is rich in important nutrients and fiber. It also provides far more potassium (4,700 mg/day), calcium (1,250 mg/day), and magnesium (500 mg/day) -- but much less sodium -- than the average American diet.
DASH diet recommendations:
Low carbohydrate diets generally restrict the amount of carbohydrates but do not restrict protein sources.
The Atkins diet restricts complex carbohydrates in vegetables and, particularly, fruits that are known to protect against heart disease. The Atkins diet also can cause excessive calcium excretion in urine, which increases the risk for kidney stones and osteoporosis.
Low-carb diets, such as South Beach, The Zone, and Sugar Busters, rely on a concept called the "glycemic index," or GI, which ranks foods by how fast and how high they cause blood sugar levels to rise. Foods on the lowest end of the index take longer to digest. Slow digestion wards off hunger pains. It also helps stabilize insulin levels. Foods high on the glycemic index include bread, white potatoes, and pasta, while low-glycemic foods include whole grains, fruit, lentils, and soybeans.
There has been debate about whether Atkins and other low-carbohydrate diets can increase the risk for heart disease, as people who follow these diets tend to eat more animal-saturated fat and protein and less fruits and vegetables. In general, these diets appear to lower triglyceride levels and raise HDL ("good") cholesterol levels. Total cholesterol and LDL ("bad") cholesterol levels tend to remain stable or possibly increase somewhat. However, large studies have not found an increased risk for heart disease, at least in the short term. In fact, some studies indicate that these diets may help lower blood pressure.
Low-carbohydrate diets help with weight loss in the short term, possibly better than diets that allow normal amounts of carbohydrates and restrict fats. However, overall, there is not good evidence showing long-term efficacy for these diets. Likewise, long-term safety and other possible health effects are still a concern, especially since these diets restrict healthy foods such as fruit, vegetables, and grains while not restricting saturated fats.
Dietary guidelines recommend keeping total fat intake to 20 - 30% of total daily calories, with saturated fat less than 10% of calories. Low-fat diets generally restrict fat intake to 20% or less of total daily calories. The Ornish program, recommended for some heart disease patients, limits fats even more drastically. It aims to reduce saturated fats as much as possible, restricting total fat to 10%, and increasing carbohydrates to 75% of calories.
The Ornish program is a very demanding regimen:
Benefits of Low-Fat Diets. Low-fat programs may help keep weight off. Low-fat diets that are high in fiber, whole grains, legumes, and fresh produce offer health advantages in addition to their effects on cholesterol. These foods are also lower on the glycemic index than high-glycemic foods, such as bread, potatoes, and pasta. Lowering the glycemic index (by, for example, cutting down on starchy vegetables and replacing pasta with whole grains) may help increase weight loss and heart benefits for high-carbohydrate diets.
While claims regarding a significant reduction in angina and even reduction in coronary artery stenosis have been made by the Ornish program directors, actual regression in atherosclerosis or prevention of heart disease has only been shown in a small number of patients.
Concerns Regarding Low-Fat Diets. The American Heart Association notes that the Ornish program is so difficult to maintain that most people have difficulty staying with it. Very low-fat diets may reduce HDL ("good") cholesterol levels. These diets may also reduce calcium absorption, which can be harmful for women at risk for osteoporosis. Many people who reduce their fat intake do not consume enough of the basic nutrients, including vitamins A, D, E, calcium, iron, and zinc. People on low-fat diets should eat a wide variety of foods and take a multivitamin if appropriate.
Calorie restriction has been the cornerstone of weight-loss programs. Restricting calories in such cases also appears to have beneficial effects on cholesterol levels, including reducing LDL and triglycerides and increasing HDL levels. At this point, reducing calories and increasing exercise is still the best method for maintaining weight loss and preventing serious conditions, notably diabetes.
The standard dietary recommendations for losing weight are:
Lifelong changes in eating habits, physical activity, and attitudes about food and weight are essential to weight management. Unfortunately, although many people can lose weight initially, it is very difficult to maintain weight loss. People with type 2 diabetes may have a particularly difficult time. Here are some general suggestions that may be helpful:
Even repeated weight loss failure is no reason to give up.
Inactivity is a major risk factor for coronary artery disease, on par with smoking, unhealthy cholesterol, and high blood pressure. In fact, studies suggest that people who change their diet in order to control cholesterol lower their risk for heart disease only when they also follow a regular aerobic exercise program.
Research strongly supports the benefits of exercise on coronary artery disease:
Stress is always highly associated with negative effects on the heart and other parts of the body. A number of techniques are available to help people relax and reduce tension.
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Local elementary school beefing up security next fall
BRISTOL, Va. - Virginia elementary schools are beefing up security. More School Resource Officers will be patrolling thanks to new grant money from Governor Bob McDonnell.
We caught up with one school in the region to find out more on the funding and what impact that will have.
Summer school is in session at Washington-Lee Elementary School in Bristol, Virginia.
Melissa Holipski is picking up her son Chase, a soon to be first-grader. "I feel he's very safe," she said.
But this fall Chase and his fellow classmates will be even more protected, thanks to a portion of a $1.3 million Virginia government grant that will pay for at least one new School Resource officer at Bristol, Virginia elementary schools.
"When you add more [officers], there's more strength in numbers," said Holipski.
We learned currently there is one officer at the high school and another at the middle school. This grant money will help pay for the newly hired SRO's salary and benefits. "It's a positive impact for us because it's something that's not going to impact our budget. It will pay for School Resource Officer, which could be $65,000 to $75,000," said Bristol Virginia School Superintendent Dr. Mark Lineburg.
Strengthening security is a top priority. Earlier this year police helped teachers with hand-to-hand training to keep classrooms safe in case of an emergency.
Police Chief Bill Price says these steps along with adding security cameras, a better communication system, and even the placement of SROs are all in the works for the next school year. "I try to plan for the future and if there's any way I can prevent something I'll try to do it," said Chief Price.
Across the commonwealth a total of 24 cities and counties will receive this grant money. Here at home those schools include Russell County Elementary Schools, Smyth County's Tech Center and Middle School, and Tazewelll Middle and High Schools.
This change is in reaction to the tragic shootings at Sandy Hook. State lawmakers say more could come in later years.


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The San Rafael Conservation District is seeking applications for two positions on the Board of Supervisors. The board consists of five elected "supervisors" or board members. Two positions are now open and will be filled by interested applicants until the next election conducted by the Utah Department of Agriculture and Food.
The San Rafael Conservation District is identified by Utah State Law (Utah State Code Title 17D-Chapter 03) as a "Limited Purpose Local Government Entity". The Board of Supervisors is charged with the protection of all natural resources in the San Rafael River drainage. Some of the activities of the district have included: the Colorado River Basin Salinity Control Program that has helped local landowners install pressurized irrigation systems on their property; various water quality projects; sponsorship of high school students to the Utah Envirothon competition, Range Camp and Nature High Camp; no-till conservation tillage introduction into the county; purchase of a seed cleaner for local crop producers; commentating state and federal government conservation issues; grazing land improvement projects, and sedimentation and reclamation efforts.
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