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Rue Ware is the incumbent in the school board for Orangeville. He came to Orangeville when he was 3 years old and has a long history in the county. He is a graduate of Utah State University and the Emery County School system. He trained in the Air Force and was offered a job teaching at the school he attended, but he told them no he wanted to go home, so he returned to Emery County. He taught in the Emery district for many years as a shop, math and Utah history teacher. He taught 2,100 people to drive as a drivers education instructor.
Laurie Pitchforth is the democratic candidate for the county commission seat currently held by Drew Sitterud. She is originally from Kamas and moved with her family to Delta where they operated a restaurant. In Delta, she met her husband Shane Pitchforth who worked for Utah Power. His work brought the family to Emery County. Pitchforth has been active in community service over the 23 years they have been in the county. They have helped with Peach Days, youth soccer, PTA and she was a Ferron city council member for several years. The past seven years she has been the director for the RSVP program and the foster grandparent program. These programs have been rejuvenated and now serve a large volunteer base. "I believe in community service and believe I have a great deal to offer the county," said Pitchforth.
Brad King is the democratic candidate for the state senate position open due to the retirement of Sen. Mike Dmitrich. He has been a member of the House of Representatives for 12 years. Public education is very important to him as is transportation. King said he has enjoyed serving the people of Carbon and Emery counties and hopes to continue to do so. His parents are from Emery County and he was raised in Carbon County. He holds a bachelors and masters degree and is a professor at CEU.
Lou Sansevero, moderator for the evening asked the questions. The first question was to all the candidates regarding schools and teachers regarding why poor teachers aren't recalled and why money pours into an inferior system.
Bob Springmeyer, democratic candidate for governor responded that educators should be held accountable, young people should be prepared to enter the workforce or college. "Education must be important in the home. It is a joint responsibility with the schools," said Springmeyer. He said volunteerism in the schools is also an important factor to students success and families and communities need to be involved in education.
David Hinkins, republican candidate for state senate said sometimes if we say we aren't good at something then we don't even try to excel in that subject. So many people think they aren't good with math. But, more effort needs to go into subjects we aren't comfortable with. "As parents, we must encourage our children, it's up to the parents. We must encourage families to keep education as one of our guidelines." Hinkins also said he is a member on the board of trustees at CEU.
Bill Dew is the republican candidate for the third congressional district. He said his father taught school and he has two daughters that teach special education. In their experience they have never had a failure where the parents have gotten involved in their child's education.
Janeal Dugmore is the candidate for school board for Ferron. She said parents need to involve themselves in their children's education, it cannot all be left up to teachers and school. There are programs available like the new math program which sends papers home, so the parents can learn along with the child and be able to answer the questions the student might have. These interactive programs promote parent participation and help keep the students interested. Parents should also attend parent teacher conferences so they can see where their child needs help.
Brad King, democratic candidate for the state senate said he has been an educator all of his adult life and there is always room for improvement. There needs to be money for retraining of teachers. Utah has one of the finest education systems in the nation.
Drew Sitterud is the incumbent republican candidate for county commission. He said education starts with the family. The family must be supportive. In Emery County a student can have their associates degree in only one year, due to all the Advanced Placement classes offered at Emery High. Seventeen percent of Emery County students go onto college. Most jobs in Emery County don't require college degrees.
Laurel Johansen incumbent school board member for Castle Dale/Lawrence/part of Huntington said it starts with young mothers; they need to get excited about learning and share that with their children. "In the Emery District we do more with less. Most of the teachers in our district would do anything to help their students succeed," said Johansen.
Mike McCandless is the challenger to Johansen. He said one of the problems in the community with businesses is they can't find skilled workers. Students are not prepared for college or the workforce. Students don't know the skills they need. It is a challenge to fill entry level positions. It is important to develop these skills in the students at an earlier age. "They need to see these opportunities earlier in their lives," said McCandless.
Sam Singleton incumbent candidate for school board from Ferron said education begins with mom and dad. A child who is read to will be a better reader. He related the story of a boy in a play and his parents didn't think it was important enough to come and see him in the play. The boy was crushed. This is the first year an elementary counselor has been hired to go around helping troubled students in the elementary schools.
Ware said Emery County has an outstanding group of teachers and educators. Most are well trained and educated and know what they are doing. Emery County has many examples of successful students.
Laurie Pitchforth, democratic candidate for county commission said she visited her son who is a teacher at San Rafael on parent/teacher conference day. Very few parents came in, those parents who did weren't the ones who had children who are struggling. She said not all students fit into a box and sometimes schools don't teach to the individual needs of students.
The state senate candidates were asked about immigration. King said that securing the borders is a federal issue. Hinkins said one of his concerns is the Canadian border because terrorists have come across that border and it's important to secure our borders.
Springmeyer also commented on the immigration question saying he supports the stand of the LDS church on immigration which calls for compassion.
The next question dealt with the wildlife crossings on US-6 and wondered why so much money was put into projects like that when SR-10 is falling apart.
Springmeyer said US-6 and SR-10 need attention.
Hinkins said SR-10 is high impact from the coal trucks. All of the roads need attention. The Moore road is just waiting for asphalt. He thinks by being in the majority party in the legislature he can steer more funds towards roads in Emery County.
Sitterud said they can't get the oil right now to pave the Moore Road, but it is on next year's STIP list with UDOT. "The elk are deadly on SR-6. Most of the money for the wildlife crossings came from private monies and the Sportsmen for Fish and Wildlife group. We do need help with SR-10," said Sitterud.
Pitchforth said her concern with US-6 becoming four lanes is that people just go faster. "We need to work together, pay attention and just slow down and make it safe. SR-10 is scary too," said Pitchforth.
Dew said that highway safety is important and he applauds the state for the work they have done. Utah has freezing nights and thaws during the day which is the worst thing for highways. Many of the states highways need repair work.
Dew also answered a question about energy. He said we should drill in AWNR and he supported the expiration of the moritorium on oil shale development. This development should be regulated on a state by state basis.
The question was asked on the biggest challenge faced by the school district.
Ware said problems with old buildings exist and most buildings need a rejuvenation and a remodel and some money needs to be pumped into infrastructure.
McCandless said maintenance on old buildings is a problem. Children must be prepared to work. Early intervention and emphasis on vocational education should be stressed.
Dugmore said she feels the biggest problem is the declining enrollment. An improved economy would bring more jobs and more funding to the schools. Students should be allowed opportunities earlier in their education process.
Johansen said she views declining enrollment as a problem as well as the burden of testing in the schools. The school districts should be allowed to choose where the money should be spent without so many mandates from the government.
Singleton said when he was the principal at San Rafael there were 500 students, now there are 270. It's hard to maintain the same programs with such a drop in students. Even with declines in student population in the No Child Left Behind program, Emery County has not had one school on program improvement. "We have an award winning auto mechanics program and a great house building program," said Singleton.
Sitterud was asked what two goals he wants to accomplish in economic development for the county. He said the development of the industrial park in Green River and the resolution of RS-2477 road access in the county. Currently the county has seven roads going through the court system.
Pitchforth said one of her goals is to focus on the businesses we already have and make them stronger and this will help bring other businesses in. She would also like to see a Chamber of Commerce be brought back into existence to form a strong core for area businesses to rely upon.
The state senate candidates were asked how they felt about school vouchers. King said he voted against vouchers for five years and this past year they passed by one vote and were then defeated on the ballot by voters. Ninety percent of students are educated in public schools. It's the legislatures responsibility to provide funding.
Hinkins said he would like to see more decisions in goverment be made at the local levels.
Springmeyer said he would veto vouchers and every other bill that tries to micromanage. He was also asked what he would do for Emery County if elected? He said he would hold meetings twice each year in the county and he would regularly visit the county.
Sitterud said the people of Emery County have a great work ethic. Government doesn't belong in private business. Private business is what makes the country strong.
Pitchforth said she thinks Emery County is a gold mine with its tourism, economic development and recreation. They can all work together to bring in new jobs. The strength of the county is the people. Emery County has great vistas and so much to offer.
Dew said he would work to get back the lands that Bill Clinton gave away in the Grand Staircase Escalante National Monument. He said he would work to build clean burning coal plants.
The candidates were asked how they stood on the Utah State and CEU merger.
Pitchforth said she thinks CEU is a great school and it isn't embraced as much as it should be. She is excited about the expansion and hopes it goes through. "We need to embrace our college and support them more," said Pitchforth.
Ware said there are a lot of unanswered questions surrounding the merger that need answers.
Singleton said he has a concern about what would happen to the vocational programs if the merger comes about and what about all the scholarships that CEU gives, especially to local students.
McCandless said it is a complicated issue and his biggest concern is Utah State says Vo-Ag is not their mission. "An appropriate partnership with Utah State could keep students in the community as they complete their degrees," said McCandless.
Johansen said she has concerns with the concurrent enrollment classes that many Emery students take. She also has concerns with how a merger could affect tuition costs. She believes strongly we need vocational training and any cutbacks in that area could be detrimental to our students.
Sitterud said the Utah State mission statement doesn't fit. Like with nursing, for every one student accepted into the program then two students are turned away. Expansions of these programs would be a benefit.
King said more answers are needed before a decision can be made. When CEU left Moab the tuition there doubled. He would hate to see CEU play second fiddle to the Logan campus. "We need more partnerships, but as of now, I am opposed to the merger," said King.
Dugmore said she is a graduate of CEU and Utah State and was able to take her classes locally. She has mixed feelings about a merger, but would like to see the opportunity for more four year programs in our area.
Springmeyer said he believes in low taxes and keeping the decision close to the locals involved.
Hinkins said CEU just doesn't have the number of students it needs to keep the trades there. If it was up to him he quipped he would merge with the UofU.
The meeting was opened to any questions from the audience they felt still needed to be asked. Sherril Ward asked how the candidates felt about coal energy. Springmeyer said he is in favor of coal. He thinks more work needs to be done on coal sequestration.
Dew said he is a friend of coal and would push for legislation that allows for coal fired power plants.


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Debates of April 4th, 2012
House of Commons Hansard #106 of the 41st Parliament, 1st Session. (The original version is on Parliament's site.) The word of the day was budget.
- Question Period
- The Budget
- North York General Hospital
- Refugee Rights Day in Canada
- Yukon Native Hockey Tournament
- Montague Intermediate School
- Palliser
- Komagata Maru
- Great Northern Ride
- Burma
- The Environment
- French Language World Forum
- The Budget
- Canadian Grain Commission
- Intergovernmental Affairs
- Holocaust Remembrance Day
- The Holocaust
- Holocaust Remembrance Day
- National Defence
- National Revenue
- Employment
- The Budget
- Firearms Registry
- Ethics
- Government Appointments
- Canadian Broadcasting Corporation
- Gasoline Prices
- The Budget
- The Environment
- Rights & Democracy
- Pensions
- National Defence
- Transport
- Privilege
- Points of Order
- Foreign Affairs
- Interparliamentary Delegations
- Committees of the House
- Immigration and Refugee Protection Act
- Edison Arantes do Nascimento Honorary Citizenship Act
- Petitions
- Questions on the Order Paper
- Motions for Papers
- The Budget
- Criminal Code
- Food and Drugs Act
Gasoline Prices
Oral Questions
3 p.m.
Christian Paradis Minister of Industry and Minister of State (Agriculture)
Mr. Speaker, what is really interesting is that the member is a carbon tax advocate. Imagine the devastating effect of such a tax.
On this side of the House, we have a responsible government that reduced the GST by two percentage points and tabled a budget in that same vein, a budget that keeps taxes low. We also implemented the Fairness at the Pumps Act. These measures are having a tangible impact and are the complete opposite of a carbon tax, which would have a devastating impact on jobs in Canada.
Gasoline Prices
Oral Questions
3 p.m.
Glenn Thibeault Sudbury, ON
Mr. Speaker, Conservatives have no problem dishing out lavish tax subsidies to their friends in big oil, but when it comes to protecting families from gas pump ripoffs, they are asleep at the wheel.
Canadians again woke up this morning to soaring gas prices, and Canadians struggling to get by are sick of being gouged by oil companies every time there is a long weekend upon us. For years, New Democrats have called for an independent gas price ombudsman to finally put an end to these ripoffs.
When will the Conservatives stop putting big oil ahead of Canadians?
Gasoline Prices
Oral Questions
3 p.m.
Christian Paradis Minister of Industry and Minister of State (Agriculture)
Mr. Speaker, if the member were serious about this matter, he would stop advocating for a carbon tax, which would be devastating for the economy of Canada. Moreover, instead of pushing for higher taxes on Canadians, like the NDP would do, we reduced the GST by two points and we put measures of fairness at the pumps. These things work. Not later than last month, three companies were guilty of fixing prices.
This is real action and totally the opposite of advocating a carbon tax that would be devastating for the economy.
The Budget
Oral Questions
3 p.m.
Dave Van Kesteren Chatham-Kent—Essex, ON
Mr. Speaker, our Conservative government understands that Canada's long-term prosperity means expanding beyond our borders. It means promoting Canada on the world stage to succeed with more trade and encouraging more investment. Unfortunately, the NDP does not understand this concept. The only time the NDP reaches beyond our borders is to collude with radical left-wing groups that want to halt our economic growth and cost hard-working Canadians their jobs.
Can the parliamentary secretary please tell the House how economic action plan 2012 is helping create jobs and contribute to Canada's long-term prosperity?
The Budget
Oral Questions
3 p.m.
Saint Boniface
Shelly Glover Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Finance
Mr. Speaker, I want to thank the member for Chatham-Kent—Essex for his hard work in the finance committee and on the budget.
Since 2006, our Conservative government has worked hard to make Canada the best place in the world to do business, to create jobs and, of course, to open new markets. Of course, the budget is going to continue that, and the world is taking notice. Listen to what an editorial in The Wall Street Journal said just today:
Not too many years ago, Americans could get away with cracking jokes about spendthrift Canada.... These days, the joke is on Americans.... The governing Conservative Party took another step forward last week with a pledge to balance the budget by 2015 without raising taxes.... As America's recent performance proves, the wealth of a nation isn't guaranteed. Canada shows how mistakes can be reversed with sound policies.
The Environment
Oral Questions
3 p.m.
Kirsty Duncan Etobicoke North, ON
Mr. Speaker, the environment minister could not name a single organization that could replace the national round table. Here are a few: the Canadian Foundation for Climate and Atmospheric Science and the National Science Advisor, eliminated by Conservatives; Environment Canada and Fisheries and Oceans, cut to the bone; environmental advocates, targeted.
With legislation gutted and critics silenced, what is to stand in the way of environmental disaster?
The Environment
Oral Questions
3:05 p.m.
Peter Kent Minister of the Environment
Mr. Speaker, as I said the other day, I was surprised my colleague had to ask. There is a plethora, in fact, of groups and organizations across academia and across business, even many NGOs, domestic as well as international, that do have today the scientific and research capacity that did not exist broadly when the national round table was created.
Our government has thanked the round table for its decades of work, and we are committed to an orderly, considerate wind-down of the organization.
Rights & Democracy
Oral Questions
3:05 p.m.
Hélène Laverdière Laurier—Sainte-Marie, QC
Mr. Speaker, yesterday, the Conservatives announced that they were going to shut down Rights & Democracy, citing the organizations's many problems as the reason.
The problem is that the Conservatives inherited an organization that is respected around the world and when they started appointing their little friends to the organization and gave it a partisan direction, the ship started sinking.
Canada is losing its position and reputation when it comes to promoting democracy. This is another black eye for Canada.
Why do the Conservatives insist on undermining our credibility on the international stage?
Rights & Democracy
Oral Questions
3:05 p.m.
Ottawa West—Nepean
John Baird Minister of Foreign Affairs
Mr. Speaker, it will not come as any surprise to members of this place that I do not share the views of the member opposite.
We do believe in promoting freedom. We do believe in promoting democracy and human rights. Promoting Canadian values is one of the two priorities of this government and our foreign policy. Our men and women who work in the foreign service, our ambassadors, high commissioners, consul generals and consuls will continue to do that each and every day right around the world.
Oral Questions
April 4th, 2012 / 3:05 p.m.
Mike Wallace Burlington, ON
Mr. Speaker, our government understands the importance of a secure and dignified retirement for people who have spent their lives building Canada through hard work. That is why in 2006, we have taken action to ensure that retirement income is sustainable and is there when Canadians need it.
Will the Minister of State for Seniors please update the House on the measures we are taking to ensure that Canadians' retirement income is sustainable today and tomorrow?
Oral Questions
3:05 p.m.
Alice Wong Minister of State (Seniors)
Mr. Speaker, I would like to thank the member for Burlington for the question. That is exactly what we are doing.
That is why, since 2006, we have introduced such measures as pension income splitting, billions in annual tax relief for seniors and the largest GIS increase in 25 years.
But we also need to ensure that future generations can count on sustainable retirement benefits when they need them. Changes made to OAS will be phased in between 2023 and 2029, giving Canadians up to 17 years to plan and adjust accordingly. No current recipients will be affected. That is the good message for all Canadians.
National Defence
Oral Questions
3:05 p.m.
Élaine Michaud Portneuf—Jacques-Cartier, QC
Mr. Speaker, military bases are going to suffer the consequences of the Conservatives' cuts. Troop support staff positions are going to be cut on bases across the country. In all, more than 1,000 jobs will be lost. In my riding, CFB Valcartier will lose 150 jobs. That is huge.
A few months ago, I asked the minister whether he had any intention of making cuts at Valcartier. He accused me of not supporting the troops.
Is cutting jobs his strategy for supporting the troops?
National Defence
Oral Questions
3:05 p.m.
Central Nova
Nova Scotia
Peter MacKay Minister of National Defence
Mr. Speaker, that is not true. It is false, as usual.
With the return to a more normal operational tempo, and with the end of the Canadian Forces combat mission in Afghanistan, we are now focused on redirecting our staff and other resources toward long-term sustainability.
It is true that the member and her party have opposed every investment we have made in equipment, in bases, in support for the men and women in uniform and their families.
Oral Questions
3:05 p.m.
Elizabeth May Saanich—Gulf Islands, BC
Mr. Speaker, the Prime Minister for many years expressed concern as an Albertan about the heavy-handed intrusion of federal policy on the will of Albertans.
Right now, British Columbians oppose supertankers on the coastline, the Union of British Columbia Municipalities opposes the supertankers and today's polls show, by a margin of three to one, that British Columbians do not want oil tankers on their coastline.
Will the Prime Minister run roughshod over the will of British Columbians for his pet project?
Oral Questions
3:10 p.m.
Denis Lebel Minister of Transport
Mr. Speaker, our government is confident that sound regulations are in place to ensure petroleum products are transported safely along the B.C. coast.
In the last five years, close to 500 supertankers have been close to the shores with no accidents. All tankers arriving in Canadian ports are inspected by Transport Canada to ensure that they comply with all Canadian and international regulations.

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The first ever Arkansas Women Bloggers Meetup Scheduled! (photo credit) was held today at the Museum of Discovery.
I attended it with Methodical Madness, @gastromom (we'll get her to actually blog and not just tweet someday), and @ksboulden.
I met several of the approximately 40 attendees. Lunch was provided by Petite Jean Meats. Elaine provided cupcakes for dessert. Elaine blogs at Cupcake Crazy Arkansas.
Two of the attendees gave short presentations. La Tonya (40 Tude) gave one on finding your voice. Kyran (Planting Dandelions) talked about how to measure your blog's influence in more ways than just numbers (or stats from your sitemeter).
There were door prizes! I won (or rather my dog Rusty did) this one, homemade dog bonz from Mac the Labradoodle. Mac, Rusty definitely approves!
Others I met include Nikki (NikkMo PaperCrafts), Christie (Fancy Pants Foodie),Desmond (Arkansas Research), and Kat (Tie Dye Travels).
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Good guess. Call Katie ChrisReplyCancel
Dominic Monaghan?ReplyCancel
Hayden Christensen…. he he he…ReplyCancel
Has a show on BBC AmericaReplyCancel
The Weasely kid?ReplyCancel
Dominic Monaghan has worked on Lost, Flashforward, done small movies since the end of LoTR. I do believe Dom's Wild Things is still on.
The Weasley Kid, if you are speaking of Rupert Grint, has been working, not as high profile as Radcliffe or Watson, but he did a play in London in the spring and is prepping to do a Broadway play in the Fall.
Yeah that one! Oh well.ReplyCancel
What about Liam Hemsworth? Hunger Games is all wrapped up and I get the feeling he isn't going to be booking a ton of jobs, his acting was terrible. Being Thor's brother might make him feel like he doesn't need to be seen working? Just an out there guess.ReplyCancel
Tom Felton from HP?ReplyCancel
Tom Felton has spent the last several months as a guest star on Murder in the First on TNT. I wouldn't think its Liam because that franchise isn't finished yet, there's still one more installment to come (isn't there?).
Its got to be a franchise that's finished like LOTR or Harry Potter maybe Fantastic 4 (not so fantastic). Then again Hayden's not a bad guess. I thought he'd be everywhere after his turn in Star Wars and he kinda disappeared.ReplyCancel
Tom Felton has a show on TNT that just wrapped it's first season
I like the Edward Furlong guess.
Also Mike Vitar (Mighty Ducks) or Johnathan Taylor THomas from Lion King/Home Improvement or Devon Sawa (Final destination)ReplyCancel
JOnathan Taylor Thomas gets my vote, he has nothing upcoming on his IMDBReplyCancel
Hayden Christiansen. fucker ruined Star Wars.ReplyCancel
If this is Furlong, then the GF's 2 jobs would be hookin and strippin?ReplyCancel
Yah, isn't Furlong pimpin his gf?ReplyCancel
I think Furlong is way past just smoking pot all day
I like the Chris Klein guess
Although you'd think he made some good money for being Suri's dad 😉ReplyCancel
He is Canadian. From near TorontoReplyCancel
Hayden is working, he sells his ass to discerning gentlemen. He ran out of money a long, long time ago.
The Harry Potter kids still have money and work.
Klein's a good guess.ReplyCancel
And that's why you need to go to college or get a skill even if you become famous, and diversify.ReplyCancel
I vote Hayden. He's done barely anything except be Mr Rachel BilsonReplyCancel
A second for this.ReplyCancel
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Elisenda Vila Llonch, curator, British Museum
Gold glitters in our exhibition, Beyond El Dorado, power and gold in ancient Colombia. To our modern eye those pieces convey ideas of richness, wealth and a fascinating world that disappeared a long time ago. Exquisitely crafted, they are testimonies of the complexity and sophistication achieved by those pre-Hispanic people. Objects that seem at first glance made of gold are much more complex and are in fact made of metal alloys. In most instances they combine, in different degrees, gold, some natural occurring silver, and copper, a combination known as tumbaga. These metals were symbolically charged in pre-Hispanic times, being associated with the sun and the moon respectively. Their combination produced a microcosm, a balance between opposites in the rendering of each object.
The creation of alloys also allowed for differences in colour, ranging from reddish to golden tones. Each object had its own particular colour, shine and finish thanks to the mastery and skills of the artists that produced them. Some even show contrasting colours in the same object, producing beautiful patterns and details.
Small ingots of tumbaga, in the shape of round buttons, were crafted in unique objects either by hammering or casting them (or by a combination of both techniques). Ancient Colombian artists mastered both techniques to an unprecedented degree, creating exceptional works of art.
Hammering metal was a delicate process. Metal becomes easily brittle when hammered and they have to be repeatedly cooled and dipped in water before the final form is achieved. The thin sheets of gold were then cut, decorated (for example by repoussé) or joined by clipping or folding several sheets together. Exceptional three dimensional pieces were created, as for example the wonderful jaguar seen in the exhibition (above). Claws, tail and jaws are articulated and even the nose ring is made of a rare alloy of platinum and gold.
However, it was the casting of metals that was developed most in ancient Colombia. Using the lost wax technique, artist modelled the final piece they wanted to achieve in beeswax (from stingless bees). Once the wax figure was finished it was covered in fine clay and charcoal, leaving pouring channels. The whole mould was fired and the melted wax poured out. Its place would be taken by molten metal, which cooled slowly as it solidified inside the mould. The mould was then broken and the final metal piece polished and finished.
Ancient Colombian artist even created hollow objects following this technique, for example flasks and containers. Great skill was needed to produce them. The figure was modelled in clay and charcoal, and a thin layer of wax was applied to cover the final result. Over this another layer of clay would be added, and wooden pegs were inserted to fix the inner mould to the outer one to keep them in place when the wax melted. Controlling the flow of the metal to every single detail of the piece, its slow solidification, and then freeing the figure without damaging it was challenge that could only be achieved by the most experienced hands. Exquisite works of art, seen in this exhibition, were the result of incredible knowledge, care and time invested in their making.
Videos showing goldmaking techniques created for the exhibition
- Depletion gilding (dorado por oxidación)
- From wax to metal (de la cera al metal)
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Carry a fabulous bag perfect for any season! The Kelly & Katie Mixed Meader Tote is stylish and has plenty of room for everything you need and more.
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Recently read a new article (the sixth one in the references below) on "maggot therapy" and couldn't resist updating the one I first did in October 2007.
When I was a general surgery resident, we had a couple of patients come in with maggots in their wounds--both with venous stasis ulcers on their legs. As "icky" as it was to clean the maggots out of the wounds, it was down right impressive how clean the wounds were (and yes it was my job to do the cleaning). Those maggots sure had done a wonderful job of removing the necrotic tissue and leaving behind healthy granulation tissue. (photo credit)
Maggot therapy waxes and wanes in popularity throughout time. Ambroise Pare (1509-1590) is generally given credit for first noting the beneficial effects of maggots in suppurative wounds. Napoleon's famous military surgeon, Baron D. J. Larrey (1766-1842) noted larvae of the blue fly in the wounds of soldiers in Syria during the Egyptian expedition. He noted that the maggots only attacked putrefying substances rather than living tissues and that they promoted their cicatrization.
W. W. Keen commented on the presence of maggots in wounds during the Civil War, saying that the maggots were disgusting but did no apparent harm. The first scientific study of the use of maggots was done by Dr. William S. Baer of Baltimore, Maryland. He first mentioned this "viable antiseptic" for the treatment of chronic osteomyelitis in a discussion following an article by Bitting that appeared in 1921. Baer commented on the clean wound of two soldiers with neglected compound femur fractures and abdominal wounds who had lain neglected for 7 days on the battlefields of World War I in 1917. Inspection of the wounds showed that they were infected with thousands of maggots, but had healthy granulation tissue beneath. At that time, the mortality from such wounds with the best medical care was close to 75%, and therefore the maggots made a profound impression. He went on to study maggots in detail.
Maggots, by definition, are fly larvae, just as caterpillars are butterfly or moth larvae. Phaenicia sericata (green blow fly) larvae is the one used in maggot therapy.
A drawing of the life cycle of this fly appears below. (photo credit)
One-day-old larvae are only about 2 mm in length, and almost transparent. By the time the maggots are 3 or 4 days old, they have grown to about 1 cm (1/2 inch) long. (photo credit)
Maggots may be used intentionally as biological debriding agents. They are an effective alternative to surgical debridement in patients who cannot go to the operating room for medical reasons.
It is the larvae of the green blowfly (Phaenicia sericata) that is used. This larvae is sterilized with radiation before being used so that they will not be able to convert from the larvae to the pupae stage. They secrete enzymes that dissolve the necrotic tissue and the biofilm that surrounds bacteria. This forms a nutrient-rich liquid that larvae can feed on. Thirty larvae can consume 1 gram of tissue per day.
They are placed on wounds and covered with a semipermeable dressing. The debridement is painless, but the sensate patient can feel the larvae moving. More importantly, maggots help to sterilize wounds, because they consume all bacteria regardless of their resistance to antibiotics (including methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus and vancomycin-resistant Enterococcus).
Maggots have to be replaced every 2 to 3 days. Maggot therapy can be administered on an outpatient basis, provided that visiting nurses are familiar with their use. This is a good technique for painlessly removing necrotic tissue and destroying antibiotic-resistant bacteria in patients who cannot undergo surgical debridement for medical reasons. They work well in infected and gangrenous wounds, with the best results reported in diabetic wounds.
Maggots must be disposed of as infectious waste in a biohazard bag when finished. It is best to double-bag and seal the removed maggots.
From the sixth reference article regarding use of maggots in the United States:
Maggots are available only by prescription.
The Food and Drug Administration regulates the use of medical maggots, as not all species are therapeutic or safe.
Approved use currently exists for the debridement of non-healing necrotic skin and soft tissue wounds that include pressure ulcers, venous ulcers, neuropathic foot ulcers, and non-healing traumatic or postsurgical wounds.
In the United States, the supplier of Medical Maggots is Monarch Labs in Irvine, California. A vial of 250 to 500 larvae costs approximately $88 plus shipping and handling. The number of vials needed will be determined by the wound size and duration of therapy. Many wounds require only 1 to 2 applications over a 3- to 7-day period.
Medical grade larvae are available from Zoobiotic Ltd and Monarch Labs.
1. Maggot Therapy: The Surgical Metamorphosis; Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery. 72(4):567-570, October 1983; Pechter, Edward A. M.D.; Sherman, Ronald A. B.S.
2. From the Bible to Biosurgery: Lucilia sericata--Plastic Surgeon's Assistant in the 21st Century; Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery. 117(5):1670-1671, April 15, 2006; Whitaker, Iain S. M.A.Cantab., M.R.C.S.; Welck, Matthew M.B.Ch.B.; Whitaker, Michael J. M.A.Cantab.; Conroy, Frank J. M.R.C.S.
3. Maggot Debridement Therapy; Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery. 120(6):1738-1739, November 2007; Mumcuoglu, Kosta Y. Ph.D.
4. Clinical Approach to Wounds: Debridement and Wound Bed Preparation Including the Use of Dressings and Wound-Healing Adjuvants; Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery. Current Concepts in Wound Healing. 117(7S) SUPPLEMENT:72S-109S, June 2006 ; Attinger, Christopher E. M.D.; Janis, Jeffrey E. M.D.; Steinberg, John D.P.M.; Schwartz, Jaime M.D.; Al-Attar, Ali M.D.; Couch, Kara M.S., C.R.N.P., C.W.S.
6. Maggot Therapy for Wound Management; Advances in Skin & Wound Care:Vol 22(1),Jan 2009, pp 25-27; Hunter, Susan RN, MSN; Langemo, Diane PhD, RN, FAAN; Thompson, Patricia RN, MS; Hanson, Darlene RN, MS; Anderson, Julie PhD, RN, CCRC
7. Maggots Are Enough to Gag Superbugs; Wall Street Journal Article August 8, 2008; by Scott Hensley (Don't watch the video in the article if you are squeamish.)
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On Nov. 12, the Ferron American Legion Post #42 Auxiliary hosted a luncheon in the Emery County courthouse.
Jan Hess explained throughout the year this auxiliary unit collects donations to purchase items to be sent to each of the servicemen who are stationed in a war zone. It is called Operation Home Support and they are sending boxes to 21 soldiers for the Christmas holiday.
A box is sent to each of the servicemen on holidays and other special occasions during the year.
On Veteran's Day, two of the soldiers who have received packages from the American Legion Auxiliary were the special guests of these women and their husbands.
AJ Cave and Rex Randall serve in the Army National Guard and have just recently returned from their duty in Iraq.
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Holiday Invite : Sukkot on the NetWednesday, September 30th, 2009
Hag Sameach! Happy Holidays!
Holidays on the Net is delighted to invite you to share in our celebration of the festive, nine-day Jewish holiday of Sukkot.
This jubilant celebration, known as Chag Ha'Sukkot or Feast of the Booths, falls on the 15th day of the Hebrew month of Tishri, just 5 days after the solemn Day of Atonement, Yom Kippur.
On Sukkot, Jewish families build their sukkah, or hut, in which they eat and sleep for the duration of the holiday. Recalling the impermanent structures that the Israelites lived in as they wandered the desert for 40 years before reaching the Promised Land, Sukkot also has an agricultural significance: celebrating the conclusion of the fall harvest.
Come learn more about the Story of the Sukkot and discover some of the festival's central traditions, including waving the etrog, lulav and the four species. Get your children involved in the spirit of the holiday, with some fun-filled Sukkot crafts, including making your own sukkah out of PVC pipes.
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Waterdrop Necklace & Earrings Set£12 instead of £49.99 (from Marcus Emporium) for a waterdrop necklace and earrings set with Swarovski Elements - save a shimmering 76%
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- Neck chain extendable to up to 20".
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- One per person.
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- Voucher valid until 9th Mar 2014.
- Postage costs an additional £2.99 per set.
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© Houtsiplou - Léonora Baumann
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Place Rouppe 9
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Houtsiplou is a Belgian brasserie with a family atmosphere on place Rouppe in Brussels, not far from the famous "Comme Chez Soi" restaurant.
Houtsiplou showcases the most traditonal Belgian specialities, such as mussels with chips, meatloaf, stoemp and regional beers. Their delicious 'big hamburgers' are well worth the visit.
What is Houtsiplou?In Belgium 'Houtsiplou' is a reference to an imaginary place. However, Houte-Si-Plou is a locality which does indeed exist in the province of Liège.
At weekends, families flock to Houtsiplou. They are undoubtedly attracted by the colourful decor and the games and menu that children love so much.
Once inside, they'll marvel at the enormous mural that tells the story of Belgium with a good dose of humour. In the summer, the owners open the large terrace. This allows the children to play happily close to their parents.
Useful information
Opening hoursAll year-round, except the 25th of December and the 1st of January. The kitchens are open:
- Monday to Friday, from 12 noon to 2:30pm,
- weekends, from 12 noon to 3pm,
- evenings from 6pm to 10/30pm every day.


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On April 5, 2012, attorney, Mario Apuzzo, filed with the New Jersey Secretary of State in Trenton, New Jersey, the Objection of Nicholas E. Purpura, a registered Republican and Theodore T. Moran, a registered Democrat, a challenge to Barack Obama's place on the ballot for the June 5th primary election, on the grounds that
1. Obama has never shown that he was born in the United States, or even who he is; and
2. Obama's father was never a citizen of the United States, thus Barack Obama is not a "natural born citizen" according to the accepted use of that term when the Constitution's eligibility provision was written.
In addition, Sheriff Joe Arpiao of Maricopa County, Arizona, has found probable cause that the birth certificate that Obama has presented is a forgery.
More details on the case can be found here and here. Read the objection filed here, http://www.art2superpac.com/njballot.html
That office reviewed the Objection and decided that it did merit a hearing before an Administrative Law Judge.
The Objection to Obama's nominating petition is that he has not provided competent and sufficient evidence to the New Jersey Secretary of State showing his identity and that he was born in the United States, and that even if he were born in the United States, he is not and cannot be an Article II "natural born Citizen" because he was not born to two U.S. citizen parents. The Objection therefore demands that the Secretary of State not permit Obama's name to be printed on the primary and general election ballot.
Mr. Apuzzo further states:
"We allege in our Objection that the New Jersey Secretary of State not print Candidate Obama's name on the primary and general election ballot because he is not an Article II "natural born Citizen," i.e., a child born in the United States to parents, both of whom are citizens of the United States at the time of such birth.
There are two parts to our argument:
1. Candidate Obama has not presented the New Jersey Secretary of State or that of any other state with competent and sufficient evidence showing (a) what his true identity is and (b) that he was born in the United States.
With not having such evidence of identity and place of birth, we can only conclude that Candidate Obama was not born in the United States and is an alien. Since Obama's U.S. citizen mother was too young to transmit U.S. citizenship to a foreign-born Obama, he would be an alien.
2. Under conceded facts and as a matter of law, Candidate Obama cannot be a "natural born Citizen," regardless of where he may have been born, because he was not born to two U.S. citizen parents."
"There will be a plenary hearing on Tuesday, April 10, 2012, at
Once again the Article II Legal Defense Fund has committed to raising money to support this latest legal action in New Jersey and to help reinstate a Constitutional Presidency, per Article II, Section 1. Won't you please consider making a contribution to this latest effort to stop the ongoing assault on our Constitution?
You can make a secure online donation here, https://secure.piryx.com/donate/Owri7yAp/Article-II-Legal-Defense-Fund/NJ
UPDATE: Full Video of New Jersey Obama Ballot Challenge Hearing: Interview with CDR Kerchner - VIDEO HERE
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Shelvey airs Reds frustration
Jonjo Shelvey feels as though he has been made a scapegoat for Liverpool's poor showing at Stoke on Boxing Day.
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The 20-year-old midfielder concedes that he was a long way short of his best during a disappointing 3-1 defeat at the Britannia Stadium.
Shelvey had, however, impressed up until that point, making 14 appearances under Brendan Rodgers and earning senior international recognition with England during a World Cup qualifier against San Marino in October.
He has, however, found himself out of favour since Christmas - making just two FA Cup appearances.
Shelvey is prepared to knuckle down and fight his way back into Liverpool's starting XI, but believes he can consider himself unfortunate to have been cast aside so suddenly.
Ahead of an outing for England Under-21s against Sweden on Tuesday, he said in The Independent: "I played against Stoke and obviously I didn't have too great a game.
"I had a few personal issues that were going on in my life. I didn't think I was the only one that had a bad game that day but I was the one that suffered, if you know what I mean.
"You just have to take it on the chin and work hard in training and try to get myself back in the team, which I'm trying to do."
Shelvey has hailed England and Liverpool skipper Steven Gerrard as his "perfect role model" - and will be able to call on him for even more advice after becoming his new next-door neighbour.
England Under-21 and Reds midfielder Shelvey has just bought a house alongside the player he has always looked up to at Anfield.
He believes Gerrard fully deserved his FA England player of the year award and that he can only benefit from playing alongside the 32-year-old.
Shelvey said: "Steven has been first-class with me ever since I came into the club. I've moved in next door to him now which is even better because if you need any advice, he is always there.
"I get to see him quite a bit. I've not popped around for a cup of tea yet but he is always welcome to come around for a game of pool.
"He is just a great role model to learn from. You can't say enough about Stevie. He does his talking on and off the pitch. He lives the life of a proper professional footballer.
"His performances have been first-class and he has been my perfect role model since day one and someone every young player can learn from. He fully deserved his England award."
Shelvey believes Liverpool are starting to move in the right direction under Brendan Rodgers and is encouraged by the recent draws with Arsenal and Manchester City.
He said: "Things have now swayed towards one of our biggest rivals in Manchester United but we are pushing for fourth spot so we are trying to win every game.
"We felt we deserved to beat City but I think the title has gone towards United. There is still plenty of football to go though.
"We are still going to keep pushing for fourth place. Brendan is starting to really get his point across and it is starting to show in our performances.
"We had a blip at Oldham in the FA Cup but in the last two league games against Arsenal and Manchester City we've played really well and deserved to get six points.
"There have been steps in the right direction. In the past few weeks, we've gone on quite a run in the Premier League."
Shelvey also believes it is only a matter of time before Reds striker Daniel Sturridge becomes an England regular despite having to withdraw from Wednesday's international against Brazil through injury.
He said: "Since Daniel has come in, he has been so first-class. He is so sharp in and around the box.
"With his performances at Liverpool, he will start to get recognition and become a regular international as well."
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