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The table below summarizes the tests that can be done
to identify complications from
type 2 diabetes, including those tests done during a physical exam.
The physical exam evaluates your overall health. The doctor pays special attention to your eyes, blood vessels, heart, lungs, nerves,
abdomen, and feet. Tests range from taking your blood pressure to drawing blood to test your
cholesterol or kidney function.
Organ or condition
What it shows
Target level
High blood sugar
Every 3 to 6 months, have a hemoglobin A1c test.
How steady your blood sugar levels have been over time
Less than 7% for most nonpregnant adults
Less than 7.5% for teens 13 to 19 years old
Less than 8% for children 6 to 12 years old
Less than 8.5% for children younger than 6 years of age
High cholesterol
Every year, get your LDL cholesterol,
HDL cholesterol, and
triglyceride levels checked.
The amount of fat in your blood, which can raise your risk of heart attack and stroke
LDL less than 100 mg/dL (if you have heart disease, your doctor might recommend keeping
it at 70 mg/dL)
HDL more than
40 mg/dL in men and more than 50 mg/dL in women
Triglycerides less than 150 mg/dL
High blood pressure
Every 3 to 6 months when you visit your doctor, have your blood pressure checked. If you don't see your doctor that often, at least have your blood pressure checked once a year.
Pressure of blood flow in your
Less than 120/80 for most people
High blood pressure is 140/80 or higher
In between these two levels is called prehypertension
Every year, get a urine test that checks for microalbumin, or small amounts of protein. If you have protein in your urine, it is a sign of kidney damage.
Every year, get a blood test for creatinine and glomerular filtration rate (GFR).
Whether kidney disease is developing
The stage of kidney disease, if you already have it
Less than 30 mg/g of protein in your urine
GFR greater than 60 mL/min
Every year, visit an
ophthalmologist or an optometrist for a dilated eye exam (ophthalmoscopy). Some doctors may recommend less
frequent eye exams if you have no signs of
diabetic retinopathy.
Whether retinopathy (damage to back of the eye)
has developed
No retinal damage
Every 3 to 6 months when you visit your doctor, take off your socks so you will both remember to check your feet. Once a year, get a more thorough examination of your feet. This is also known as a complete foot exam.
Whether foot ulcers have developed
the person has lost any sensation
No foot ulcers or loss of sensation
Twice a year, have a dental exam.
Gum disease
Healthy gums and teeth
If you have high cholesterol, or if you are a woman over 50 years old, your doctor may recommend a thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) blood test.
Thyroid disease
Normal thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) level
Your doctor may recommend a liver function blood test, especially if you are taking a medicine that could affect your liver.
Liver disease
Normal liver function test
CitationsAmerican Diabetes Association (2013). Standards of medical care in diabetes—2013. Diabetes Care, 36(Suppl 1): S11–S66.
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The following strategies will help researchers locate genealogical sources in the Newberry's catalog. Do not hesitate to ask reference librarians for assistance.
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Local Histories, Biographies, And Court and Vital Records
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Example: Joliet (Ill.).
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Federal Census in Microfilm and Print: While databases are the way most researchers access census records, microfilm copies of the census is still useful for browsing purposes. The Newberry's holds US Federal census microfilm for all states 1790-1850, select states 1860-1880, and Illinois 1900-1920. Federal census microfilm is not cataloged. It is stored at the second floor reference desk. Ask there for assistance. The library also holds census indexes in print and microfilm: holdings include book indexes for 1790-1850 for all states, the 1880 Soundex microfilmfor select states, Soundex for Illinois for 1900-1920. Ask at the 2nd floor reference desk.
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State Census: See binder at second floor reference desk.
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[Name of City or State] – Newspapers.
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Newspapers – [Name of State] – [Name of City].
American newspapers – [Name of State or City].
[Title of Newspaper].
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Example: American newspapers – Georgia.
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[Name of Country, State, County, or Town] – Description and Travel – Maps.
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[Name of Denomination].
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Military Records
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United States. Army – [Unit Designation].
[Name of State] – Militia.
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Example: United States. Army – Connecticut Infantry Regiment, 10th.
Example: Ohio – History – Civil War, 1861-1865.
Pension indexes and abstracts:
Pensions, Military – [Name of State].
Land Records
Land Titles – [Name of State, County, or Region].
Land Grants – [Name of State, County, or Region].
Land Tenure – [Name of State, County, or Region].
[Name of State, County, or City] – Genealogy.
Cemetery Records
[Name of State, County, or City] – Genealogy.
[Name of Cemetery].
Cemeteries – [Name of State, County, or City].
Inscriptions – [Name of State, County, or City].
Registers of Births, etc. – [Name of State, County, or City].
Ethnic Groups
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Passenger Lists
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Histories and photographs of passenger ships:
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Steamboat Lines.
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|Chamber of Secrets
|Location information
Under Hogwarts Castle, Scotland
|Permanent residents
- "He was standing at the end of a long, dimly lit chamber. Towering stone pillars entwined with more serpents, rose to a ceiling lost in darkness, casting long, black shadows through the odd, greenish gloom that filled the place"
- —Description of the Chamber[src]
The Chamber of Secrets was created under the dungeons of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry during Medieval times by Salazar Slytherin, who disagreed with the other Hogwarts founders on the merits of blood purity. The Chamber of Secrets was home to an ancient Basilisk, which, according to legend, was intended to be used to purge the area of Muggle-born students. The Chamber is flanked with towering pillars entwined with carved wood, and a tall statue of Salazar Slytherin is at the far end. The basilisk rests within the mouth of the statue, possibly symbolising Salazar Slytherin's ability to speak Parseltongue. Sometime before 1992, the chamber flooded with water[2].
The entrance to the Chamber is at a snake-engraved sink tap in the second-floor girls' lavatory, where a ghost of a girl named Myrtle, more commonly known as Moaning Myrtle can often be found. A corridor may be entered by giving the command of "Open" or "Open up" to a snake engraved on the entrance in Parseltongue.
The engraved snake is on a tap over one of the sinks. The snake twist making the other snakes go back. According to Myrtle, the tap has never worked. A passage will open from the sink that leads to a corridor, which Harry Potter and Ron Weasley opened in 1993 and 1998 respectively.
Corridor of SecretsEdit
This corridor is a passageway leading to the door of the Chamber. In the spring of 1993, Harry Potter, Ron Weasley, and Gilderoy Lockhart found an old, shed Basilisk skin while traveling through the corridor. Lockhart accidentally caused a cave-in when he attempted to use Ron's broken wand to cast a Memory Charm, which backfired instead.
Salazar Slytherin disagreed with the other Hogwarts founders about the importance of blood purity and the acceptance of Muggle-borns at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. As the other Founders were against him in this matter, he left the school. According to legend, before he left, he created a secret chamber deep underground in Hogwarts Castle - known as the Chamber of Secrets. This Chamber was home to a beast - a Basilisk - that was allegedly supposed to purge the school of all Muggle-born students. Only Slytherin's heir could open his room. Over the centuries after Salazar Slytherin's death, many headmasters conducted searches of the school to find the Chamber. None, however, were successful, and the Chamber was dismissed as a mere legend by many. When the Chamber was opened in 1943 and 1992, it was revealed to be real.
There is clear evidence that the Chamber has been opened more than once between its creation and the twentieth century. When first created, the Chamber was accessed through a concealed trapdoor and a series of magical tunnels. However, when Hogwarts' plumbing became more elaborate in the eighteenth century, the entrance to the Chamber was threatened, being located on the site of a proposed bathroom. The presence in school at the time of a student called Corvinus Gaunt – direct descendant of Slytherin - explains how the simple trapdoor was secretly protected, so that those who knew how could still access the entrance to the Chamber even after newfangled plumbing had been placed on top of it. [3]
1942-1943 openingsEdit
The Chamber was opened during the 1942-1943 school year by a young boy by the name of Tom Marvolo Riddle, later known as Lord Voldemort. Through his mother, he was the last remaining direct descendant of Salazar Slytherin, and he desired to see Muggle-borns driven from Hogwarts. In his fifth year, Riddle located the secret entrance to the Chamber of Secrets, and was able to control the Basilisk as he was the Heir of Slytherin. Riddle turned the beast loose on the school, injuring many.
The last victim was a student named Myrtle, who was killed in the girls' bathroom. Hogwarts was due to be closed, which upset Riddle, who did not want to return to the Muggle orphanage in which he was raised. He framed fellow student Rubeus Hagrid, who had concealed a pet Acromantula named Aragog. Riddle convinced the Headmaster at the time, Armando Dippet, that Aragog was the monster that had terrorized the school. Hagrid was expelled, and Riddle received an engraved trophy for Special Services to the School.
Albus Dumbledore, then the Transfiguration professor, distrusted Riddle and kept a close watch on him after that. As it was no longer safe to open the Chamber of Secrets, Riddle created a diary in which to preserve his sixteen year old self, hoping it would one day lead someone to finish Salazar Slytherin's "noble quest." The diary was also made a Horcrux with the murder of Moaning Myrtle.
1992-1993 openingsEdit
- Dobby: "Terrible things are about to happen at Hogwarts. Harry Potter must not stay here... now that history is to repeat itself."
- Harry Potter: "Repeat itself? You mean this has happened before?"
- Dobby: "Ha?! I shouldn't have said that. Huh!? ...Bad Dobby! Bad!"
- — Dobby warning Harry Potter about the Chamber of Secrets incident.[src]
The Chamber was re-opened in 1992 when the bewitched diary of Tom Riddle manipulated and controlled Ginny Weasley, a first-year student who had got hold of the diary by Lucius Malfoy who slipped it in her cauldron when he was viewing her other spellbooks in Flourish and Blotts and fell under its influence. Ginny was compelled to vandalise the school by painting terrifying messages on the corridor walls. Petrifying many students opening the Chamber of Secrets letting the Basilisk come out and making people look at it in different ways; Hermione saw the Basilisk's reflection in the mirror and Mrs. Norris saw it through the flooded water floor.
She was made to open the Chamber, releasing the Basilisk. It petrified many students, including Colin Creevey, Justin Finch-Fletchley, Penelope Clearwater, and Hermione Granger, as well as the ghost of Nearly Headless Nick and the Caretaker's cat, Mrs. Norris. They were later restored to their proper states through the use of Mandrake Restorative Draught. Fortunately, this time, no one was killed.
- "Speak to me, Slytherin, greatest of the Hogwarts Four!"
- —Tom Riddle summoning the basilisk against Harry Potter.[src]
On 29 May, 1993, Ginny was taken down to the Chamber to die, while Riddle intended to feed off her life force to become fully alive again. Harry Potter, Ron Weasley, and then-Defence Against the Dark Arts Professor Gilderoy Lockhart went to the Chamber to rescue Ginny, as a message had been left that she was being held prisoner there.
Once in the chamber, Harry met with the memory of Tom Riddle, preserved in the diary, and a near-death Ginny. As Ginny grew weaker, Riddle grew stronger. Riddle then reveals that he is, in fact, Lord Voldemort (rearranging the letters of his name from "Tom Marvolo Riddle" to "I am Lord Voldemort"), he then summons Salazar Slytherin's basilisk. Harry, knowing that eye contact with the basilisk would be fatal, ran from it, and was helped by the timely arrival of Fawkes, Dumbledore's phoenix who clawed the Basilisk's eyes out.
Now able to look freely, Harry battled the Basilisk with Godric Gryffindor's Sword, which materialised out of the Sorting Hat, that Fawkes brought down to the chamber, but a basilisk fang stabbed into his arm in the process. Near death, Harry used the fang to stab the diary, and it spurted out black blood like ink, and the memory of Riddle preserved in it was destroyed. This action also effectively destroyed the fragment of Voldemort's soul within it, as Basilisk venom is one of the substances capable of destroying Horcruxes. After the fight with the basilisk, Fawkes's tears healed Harry's wound, and he, Ginny, Lockhart, and Ron were carried by Fawkes out of the chamber.
1998 openingEdit
On 2 May, 1998, during the Battle of Hogwarts, Ron Weasley and Hermione Granger went back to the Chamber of Secrets to retrieve more fangs, since they needed Basilisk venom to destroy Voldemort's Horcruxes.
Ron was able to open the Chamber by mimicking the Parseltongue he had heard Harry use to open Salazar Slytherin's Locket. Once inside, Hermione stabbed Helga Hufflepuff's Cup with a Basilisk fang taken from the dead Basilisk's skeleton, destroying the Horcrux.
Behind the scenesEdit
- Ginny Weasley opened the chamber under Tom Riddle's control; however, she only could open it because of Tom Riddle's ability to speak Parseltongue. She was unable to speak Parseltongue afterwards but Tom probably told her what to say.
- In the book, it says that Filch could not get the messages written by Ginny off of the wall. It is unknown if he ever did, and it has not been mentioned since.
- The Chamber is one of the few Hogwarts locations not to be on the Marauder's Map, as it was never found by the Marauders.
- Tom Riddle opened the Chamber of Secrets in June 1943, but it is unknown precisely which day, possibly the same day he caught Hagrid from talking with Aragog (13th June) or the day before. As Myrtle recalled, they took "hours and hours" to find her body.
- In Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2, the Chamber of Secrets scene where Ron and Hermione enter and Hermione destroys the cup with a Basilisk fang is shown. Also, Voldemort caused the Chamber to flood and nearly kill them, and this is the scene when they kissed.
- The Chamber of Secrets happens to be the location of the destruction of two of Lord Voldemort's Horcruxes: the Diary and the Cup.
- The Chamber had a green hue in The Chamber Of Secrets, but in The Deathly Hallows: Part 2, its hue was blue.
- In The Deathly Hallows: Part 2, the snake head statues in the Chamber appeared to be more worn than in The Chamber Of Secrets, and had slightly bigger eyes.
- In The Deathly Hallows: Part 2 videogame, the chamber is recreated inaccurately. It has miles of caves, tunnels and doors in between the bone pit and the actual chamber. The chamber is also shown to be behind an ordinary metal door rather than the unique one in the films, and there is a ramp to get down into the chamber rather than a ladder.
- The statue of Salazar Slytherin in the film differs from the one in the book in that it only depicts Slytherin's head, rather than his full body. In Harry Potter Page to Screen: The Complete Filmmaking Journey, it was revealed that the Chamber is flooded, and the water rose to the statue's head.
- Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (First appearance)
- Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (film)
- Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (video game)
- Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (Mentioned only)
- Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (video game) (Entrance only)
- Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (Mentioned only)
- Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (film) (Mentioned only)
- Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows
- Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1 (Appears in flashback(s))
- Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2
- Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 (video game)
- LEGO Harry Potter: Building the Magical World
- LEGO Harry Potter: Characters of the Magical World
- LEGO Harry Potter: Years 1-4
- LEGO Harry Potter: Years 5-7
- LEGO Creator: Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
- Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey
- Harry Potter LEGO Sets
- Pottermore
- Harry Potter for Kinect
Notes and referencesEdit
- ↑ Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 (video game)
- ↑ Harry Potter Page to Screen: The Complete Filmmaking Journey
- ↑ Pottermore information about the Chamber of Secrets [1]


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What are you doing to help those around you who are in distress? Are you keeping yourself clean from the world's pollution, as James admonishes?Read More
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Take some time today to look over 1 Timothy as a conclusion to our study of this epistle. Thank God for the gift of His Word and for its transforming message. Make sure that you are in a church that ...Read More
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Utica Mayor David Roefaro says Utica Common Councilman Jim Zecca may put that project in jeopardy if he goes through with a request to get the state to reconsider the current plans.The mayor's implication that Mr. Zecca waited until the 11th hour to bring the arterial's design topic up for discussion is patently false.
Roefaro said Sunday, "you cannot expect to change at the 11th hour and expect you're going to keep a 60 million dollar project in Utica. That's the problem with our politicians here, is that they send the jobs packing and the money packing, and the citizens of the City of Utica lose." . . .
Mayor Roefaro says he hopes Zecca and the rest of the common council reconsider their own efforts, "this plan has been thought out by the best engineers the D.O.T. has, we have gone over the scenarios and this is the best viable plan for this area."
(1) Zecca has been calling for a Boulevard replacement for the Arterial for years - practically from when the design process was first made public.The Mayor and his staff have been privy to all of DOT's plans and have supported them right from the beginning. Mayor Roefaro has been content to rely on what DOT engineers have figured out as "best" -- but best for whom?
(2) The DOT, from evidence available thus far, never properly engaged the Common Council in the design process -- DOT's obligation under the Highway Law.
The NYSDOT is going to do what it believes to be best from its perspective. It needs to move X amount of traffic while eliminating Y amount of accidents. It designs a road to meet these requirements. Fair, good, and understandable.
While Utica needs these things, too, it needs so much more to create an environment where people within the city are supported in their day to day activities. People LIVE here and they WORK here. DOT can try to understand these needs, but it can never achieve the level of understanding of those who are both responsible for meeting the needs of city residents and engaged in dialogue with them.
The residents of the "host neighborhood" have been steadfastly opposed to this project right from the beginning. They are going to be seriously inconvenienced -- some to the point where they will be losing their houses, businesses, or their jobs. How are their needs being met? Eminent domain payoffs might help some individual property owners -- but everything is part of a web. What happens when part of the web is torn out? DOT at least met with people in West Utica -- but where has the Mayor been? City streets are being cut off. The Mayor is supposed to be the leader for city residents -- these people. When has the Mayor ever engaged them?
The Common Council members are the policy makers for the City of Utica. They are both responsible for their constituents and engaged with them on a day-to-day basis. Should not the Mayor have engaged the Council, and asked the members how they felt about:
- a wall going up across West Utica
- about 2 additional street closures on top of the devastating street closures of the past (such as Whitesboro St.)
- about additional property takings on top of the devastating property takings of the past -- which properties will forever lose their potential for productive use
- about potential lost property and sales tax revenues
- about jobs ultimately being lost from a very poor neighborhood
- about businesses that likely will shut their doors due to traffic disruptions
- about potential crime increases when traffic is reduced on local streets
- about personal inconvenience and disruption to UTICA residents
Money isn't everything. . . .
The Mayor is placing the City of Utica in jeopardy.


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Meaning of Life Unveiled!
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After experiencing his first-ever philosophical epiphany over the weekend, blogger Mack Collier decided to take on a challenge never accomplished by the world's greatest thinkers – sketching out the meaning of life in one concise graphic.
"It suddenly came to me," stated Collier, who was Plurking over dial-up in rural Alabama when the revelation hit him like a flood of tweets. "I saw the great secret, that which had eluded Socrates, Plato, Augustine, and Pacman Jones all these centuries. When you are suddenly aware of the unifying forces that bind together and explain all of reality, it's positively awesome. Kind of like eating a bunch of White Castle sliders and washing them down with a mega-size Dr. Pepper."
Click here to see the entire graphic.
Quickly, Mack abandoned his effort to update his constantly-unchanging Top 25 Marketing blogs and set about to draw, in one simple graphic that will be immediately understandable to all, the meaning of life. "I took my inspiration from top information designer Edward Tufte, and from David Armano, who had always made these neat-o graphics to explain tough concepts. I have always been a closet graphic designer, and I hope Armano won't be too jealous when he sees how I've taken on a much bigger challenge that he ever attempted, and came up with a far more aesthetically pleasing production."
Other bloggers were awestruck when Mack's graphic exploded onto the blogosphere. "Oh man, I've been missing it…missing it all along!" moaned Greg Verdino, as he realized that his concentration on leveraging asynchronous micro-interactions to achieve scaled conversation was completely off-base and more than slightly geeky. "That thing with the Plurk mascot and arrow – now I get it. I really get it. I'm going to go be a lifeguard somewhere. My work here is done."
According to Connie Reece, "The Mack" (the name rapidly attached to this seminal graphic) has had life-changing impact already on friends and neighbors. "I forwarded it to Susan Reynolds and she was so excited her peas melted. Then I shared it with Doug Meacham, and as soon as he saw that 13 o'clock thingie in parallel with the 3 Stooges, he knew. He just knew!"
Kevin Dugan, noted PR blogger, was in such awe that he was speechless. According to Kevin, " ." Of course, being on vacation, perhaps he is only concerned about such ultimate questions as what SPF sunscreen to slop onto his earlobes.
Collier has been humbled by the reception of his genius. "Heck, everyone knew I was a pretty smart blogger, after my first drawing of the Theory of Relativity, but now everyone will recognize that I'm just a regular ol' blogger from Alabama. Who happens to be smarter than everyone else. Heh."
UPDATE: "The Mack" already having a profound effect on child development – Think tank Collier and Collier today released remarkable results from the first clinical study using "The Mack" to influence intellectual development in infants. A volunteer group of bloggers pinned full-color copies of "The Mack" over the cribs of their newborns, while a control group used a printout of the home page of Guy Kawasaki's Alltop. Within 2 weeks, the "Mackerels" were not only sleeping through the night, but 44% of them were using Blackberries to text food and clothing needs to caregivers. On the other hand, 81% of the "Kawasakis" were colicky and had to be "404'd" out of the study. All but one of the control group (that would be Emily Falls) were incapable of composing a 140-character tweet.


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for men's basketball is going on until Jan. 31. Individual
player registration forms are available at the park district's front
office, and payment can be made there too. Games are played on
Sunday afternoons starting at 1. Each team will play 10
regular-season games, and a postseason tournament will follow.
Player fees are $35. The league jersey is $20 and all players are
required to have one. Players already having a jersey from a
previous basketball program at the park district will not have to
purchase another one. Daily fees will apply to players not having a
Sports Center membership. The park district is offering a special
$35 track and court membership that will cover daily fees for
basketball league participants. This membership will cover the
entire spring league schedule for both game and non-game days.
Back by
popular demand at the park district is Mike Fak offering his
writing class. He will take you step by step through the process
of organizing, writing and getting your stories or book printed.
This will be an interactive class and participants should have their
questions ready. Reserve Saturday, Feb. 22, beginning at 9 a.m. in
the craft room, for a casual and informative morning. The morning
will start with coffee and doughnuts. Cost is $7 per person.
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Shuffle on in to the annual Super Bowl Shuffle. Get ready
to "tackle" this fun and effective workout before the big game. Join
others on Sunday, Feb. 2, from 1 to 2:15 p.m. This is free to
all Fit Zone members, $4 for nonmembers. What a "sweet deal."
Team up with a friend, buddy or spouse, and learn fun and
effective ways to exercise together. Participants will get six
sessions for $250 per couple. This offer is available through Feb.
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IL House-Senate Panel to Study Tax Climate for Businesses
The way Illinois taxes businesses has developed a bad reputation. A growing number of companies cite it as a hindrance. Now, though, the leaders of the state Senate and House are making an overhaul of the tax structure a priority.
Caterpillar CEO Doug Oberhelman sent a letter to Governor Pat Quinn in March outlining how Illinois lawmakers' actions were making it harder for him to withstand the heavy courtship of other states wanting the Peoria-based equipment-maker to relocate.
The letter set off a frenzy because Caterpillar's moving would be a major loss to Illinois. Oberhelman later refined his point and says the company has no plans to leave.
Nonetheless ... the focus was drawn to Illinois' business climate. Since then, there has been a drumbeat of headlines about this year's tax hike, and about subsequent tax breaks given to corporations like Motorola and Navistar to entice them to stay, which is why the House Speaker and Senate President formed a joint committee to consider overhauling the business tax structure.
Democratic Representative John Bradley of Marion will be a co-chair. "The idea being here that we're going to try to make Illinois keep up with the times and be handling the corporate tax structure that is efficient, fair, balanced and competitive manner," Bradley said.
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Court enjoins use of citybank.org, orders defendant to pay $100,000 in statutory damages and to pay Citibank's attorneys' fees.
Defendant Shui registered the domain name citybank.org and established a site there promoting financial services, sometimes using the mark CITIBANK. The real Citibank, armed with its trademark registrations in over 200 countries and over 50 years of use of its CITIBANK mark, filed suit against Shui under the Anticybersquatting and Consumer Protection Act, 15 USC 1125(d) ("ACPA").
Citibank moved for summary judgment on its ACPA claim and also asked the court to enter an injunction against Shui. Citibank also sought $100,000 — the maximum amount of statutory damages available under the ACPA, plus payment of Citibank's attorneys' fees. The court granted all of Citibank's requested relief.
To prevail on the ACPA claim, Citibank had to show that (1) Shui had a bad faith intent to profit from using the domain name, and (2) that the domain name at issue was identical or confusingly similar to, or dilutive of, Citibank's distinctive or famous mark.
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The court found Shui registered the domain name in bad faith because:
- Shui did not have any trademark or other intellectual property rights in the domain name, and the registration of the domain name was not sufficient to establish any rights.
- The domain name consisted of the legal name of Citibank (with one letter difference) and not the legal name of, nor any name that was otherwise used to identify Shui.
- Shui had not engaged in prior use of the disputed domain name in connection with the bona fide offering of any goods or services prior to registering the domain name.
- Shui's use of the domain name was commercial in nature. Notably, some of the advertisements on Shui's site were exact replicas of the marks CITIBANK and CITI. Each clickthrough provided Shui with advertising revenue, even though clicking on a link with Citibank in the title did not redirect the user to any website affiliated with the real Citibank.
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- Shui registered other internet domain names which were identical or similar to Citibank's marks, and the CITIBANK mark was distinctive and famous at the time Defendant registered the disputed domain name.
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Accordingly, the court found in favor of Citibank on the ACPA claim. The court was stern in its remedy. It found that Shui's registration of the confusingly similar domain name was "sufficiently willful, deliberate, and performed in bad faith to merit the maximum statutory award of $100,000 and an award of attorney's fees."
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COLORADO SPRINGS — Jefferson Academy's Jennifer Kupcho was so tired of coming within one or two strokes of a state championship, she did everything she could to keep the rest of Colorado's best Class 4A players well beyond arm's length at the final meet of the 2014 season.
At the Country Club of Colorado on Monday and Tuesday, Kupcho fired a two-day combined score of 146. She finished 2-over par and 14 strokes ahead of the next closest golfer.
"It's exciting because I missed it by a couple strokes last year and one stroke the year before that," said Kupcho, who has verbally committed to Wake Forrest. "I'm really happy to finally get that state championship."
In her freshman season in 2012, Kupcho finished third. She ended up one stroke out of an eventual playoff between Regis Jesuit's Kathleen Kershinsnik and Pueblo South's Bryce Schroeder.
In the 2013 Kupcho finished second, two strokes behind Montrose's Kala Keltz.
More determined than ever, the Jaguars junior essentially needed just one day to win the 2014 title. Kupcho built a commanding 9-stroke lead on Day 1, shooting an even-par 72 while blustery conditions caused others' scores to balloon. With a large cushion, Kupcho cruised to the title while making sure to play up to her own standards.
"All season my dad has been challenging me to shoot one under course rating, so I just kept going with that yesterday," Kupcho said. "I tried to do that again today and it didn't happen, which was OK. I was relaxed but I also had a lot of five-foot putts for par, so there was some pressure on those. You still want to do well and you don't want to make a fool out of yourself on the second day and still win."
For the tournament, Kupcho had just five bogeys. She had two birdies on Monday and one more on the par-5 fourth on Tuesday.
Valor Christian's Andrea Ballou was second with a two-day 160.
Jaguars junior Mariah Ehrman shot a two-day 171 and finished in a four-way tie for ninth place. On Monday, she shot an 81 that put her in a tie for second with Ballou to start Tuesday's final round.
At the end of a rough second day, Ehrman gave herself a shot at a top-five finish down the stretch run. She played even-par golf through the 15th, 16th and 17th before going in the water on the 18th and finished with a 90.
"It was a little rough today," said Ehrman, who finished tied for 15th last season. "I had some good shot and I had some bad shots but I stuck with it and I started to pull through at the end and made a comeback. I definitely could have played but finishing tied for ninth place isn't something to complain about."
With two players in the top 10 returning next season, the Jaguars will continue to look for a third state qualifier who could put them in contention for a team title next season. Cheyenne Mountain won the 2014 team title with a three-player combined score of 520.
While the team title would be the next milestone, Jaguars head coach Mike Kupcho, Jennifer Kupcho's father, said watching his daughter get what she wanted made this year a special one.
"That was obviously very gratifying to see her win," Mike Kupcho said. "It was really about who dealt with the elements the best and she did a terrific job. She worked really hard and improved a lot this season. So did every person on the team. It's fun to see when a player and a team want something that bad and are willing to go after it."
Making her 4A state golf championships debut, two windy days at a challenging Country Club of Colorado provided a less-than-cordial introduction for Broomfield sophomore Hope Kim.
By the end of the two-day state tournament, Kim had found the lay of the land. Entering as the Eagles' fourth golfer, she left Colorado Springs with her team's lowest score.
"It turned out really well," Kim said. "The wind kind of got to me at some points but I ended up hitting it pretty well and pretty straight. It was hard but I really enjoyed it. "
After an 18-over 90 on Monday, Kim carded a 91 on Tuesday to place in a tie for 22nd with a two-round score of 181.
One stroke ahead of Kim on Tuesday, senior teammate Carson Platnick tied for 33rd with combined score of 182. The Eagles' best player on the greens all season, Platnick said she had a hard time reading the greens at Country Club of Colorado at the state tournament.
"I struggled with putting and that was mainly it," Platnick said. "I was hitting the ball really well but my putting kind of ruined it for me. I played in state last year but then I was just kind of getting into golf. This year's course was a lot harder but I played a lot better."
In the team scoring, the Eagles finished sixth with a three-player combined score of 555. Cheyenne Mountain won the team championship with a score of 520 and Jefferson Academy's Jennifer Kupcho won the individual title with a 2-over 146.
"They all hit the ball well pretty much all day but they struggled around the greens a little bit the last two days," Ferraro said. "I was proud of them because they were down and not feeling very good after the first day but they came back, got together and played their hearts out.
"This is a hard course and there are some places out here you do not want to hit the ball. We spent a lot of time looking for balls and not just ours. Our girls in particular were surprised at how hard it was, how nervous they were and how well they were able to overcome that."
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At Country Club of Colorado, par-72
Team scores — Cheyenne Mountain 520, Montrose 535, Colorado Academy 537, Valor Christian 541, Estes Park 546, Broomfield 555, Durango 589, Pueablo East 604.
Top individuals — 1. Jennifer Kupcho, Jefferson Academy, 146; 2. Andrea Ballou, D'Evelyn, 160; 3. Emilee Strausburg, D'Evelyn, 162; 4. Courtney Ewing, Pueblo West, 164; 5. Kylee Sullivan, Cheyenne Mountain, 168; t-6. Kiselya Plewe, Dolores Huerta, 169; t6. Jordan Cherry, Montrose, 169; 8. Megan Vernon, Golden, 170; t-9. Leah Donnelly, Wheat Ridge, 171; t-9. Alex Trask, Bishop Machebeuf, 171; t-9. Tori Goodman, Falcon, 171; t-9. Mariah Ehrman, Jefferson Academy, 171.
Broomfield results — 32. Hope Kim, 181; t33. Carson Platnick, 182; t48 Maddie Kern, 193; t-54. Skylar George, 198.


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I couldn't have chosen a better post to write about while still laying in bed. These rainy gloomy days make me the laziest ever, and I'm completely fine with that. I can't stop thinking about summer, not because the days will long and everybody goes outside to play. But really just because summer means I don't have school & I can be lazy to my fullest potential. So that's the story behind my lazy mask, why its a peanut? Well don't face masks look like peanuts already? Let them just be!
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Step two: With a fabric marker or pencil, draw the lines going horizontally and vertically. This will make the sewing so much more do-able which by the way will be done in the orange thread.
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Thales demystifies encryption and key management at RSA 2013
Cloud data protection, OASIS KMIP, code signing, new Global Encryption Trends study and a genuine World War II Enigma machine
Thales, leader in information systems and communications security, will be showcasing its line of high assurance solutions for data protection and cyber security at this year's RSA Conference, San Francisco, February 25 – March 1, 2013.
Come to our booth #517 for a hands-on experience with a genuine World War II Enigma machine and compare key management practices of yesterday and today! Strong encryption and key management are cornerstones of today's IT infrastructures and Thales will be demonstrating its latest solutions for:
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Thales is again participating in the OASIS showcase, highlighting the Key Management Interoperability Protocol (KMIP) standard, with its high assurance enterprise-class key management solution – keyAuthority. The demonstration highlights the comprehensive capabilities of the Thales solution in the context of a variety of encryption devices from other participants in the KMIP interoperability booth. In addition, Thales key management experts will be available to discuss the evolution of the KMIP standard and the contribution of Thales as an originating author of the KMIP specification.
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Strong encryption and key management are recognized as the most secure and effective way of protecting data and that applies equally to the cloud as in it does the enterprise. In order for organizations to take up cloud services and migrate sensitive and high-value data to virtualized and cloud deployments, they need a high assurance, reliable key management solution that allows them to retain control of their keys, and therefore their data. The Thales portfolio protects critical data assets throughout their lifecycle – when in storage, passing over communications networks and while in use by business applications – all of which are vital aspects of a cloud security strategy.
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The growth of advanced persistent threats (APTs) such as Stuxnet and Duqu, the increase in cloud-based services and the smartphone and tablet revolution all place pressure on software producers to ensure the integrity and authenticity of their code. Code signing is used not only by software publishers but by all types of organizations writing software and firmware. It enables those installing software to validate that it has not changed since it was published and also to verify the identity of the publisher. A critical and fundamental element of the security of any code signing process, just as with any PKI-based technology, is protection of the confidentiality of the private key used to create the digital signature. Thales HSMs provide tamper-resistant, certified protection for private code signing keys, and our code signing solution offers flexible automation capabilities to simplify code signing request/approval workflows for organizations with more complex environments.
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Thales and Larry Ponemon of the Ponemon Institute discuss the results of the latest Global Encryption Trends Study, Wednesday, February 27, 2012 at "W" San Francisco Hotel 12 noon – 1.30pm. Click here to register (this is a registration only event).
Visit Thales at booth #517, RSA Conference, Moscone Center, San Francisco, February 25-March 1, 2013.
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text: mountainborn 0 Posted June 29, 2008 This is a paste of a post I made on a Jeep forum: > We just got back from Eureka Colorado where we boondocked for several days while we drove jeep trails. On our first ascent of Engineers pass, we left camp way before daylight so we could be there for sunrise. Since we had never been there before, the first experience being in the dark was something ! We ate a late breakfast in Lake City then returned to Eureka by way of Cinnamon Pass. Our skid plate under the transfer case only "tapped" on rock ledges three times going over Engineer Pass. The "little stocker" seemed to handle altitude and terrain well. We pulled our Oliver camping trailer with it, both to and from Eureka: We were above the actual pass looking down on it as the sun rose. It was magnificently breath taking, litterally ! Here is a video that I shot at the time and the altitude must have been working on me somewhat, for I missed the actual altitude by about a thousand feet ! He, he, what can I say. Another flatlander got the big eye at altitude I guess ! Here is a link to the video: I would rather wake up in the middle of nowhere than in any city on earth 08' Oliver Legacy Elite HULL NUMBER 0003(sold) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites


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A Time to Act
NEA President Dennis Van Roekel urges educators to lead the charge for education at this year's Annual Meeting.
An energized and determined NEA President Dennis Van Roekel issued a stirring call to action at NEA's Representative Assembly on July 3, criticizing the failed policies and competitive grant programs being pumped by so-called education reformers and the Obama Administration's education officials.
What would the profession look like if we—the union—actually controlled teacher training . . . induction and licensure . . . evaluation and professional development? How do we ensure that all teachers are prepared to enter the profession and then are supported, especially in their first years?" asked Van Roekel. "Let's create our moment! We've done it before and we can do it again."
While rallying the delegates with his call-to-action, Van Roekel laid out specific steps educators can take to create change:
- Support NEA's Priority Schools Campaign—a national grassroots effort of educators who are helping students in low-performing schools stay in school and succeed.
- Speak Up About ESEA Reauthorization—contact your members of Congress and tell them what you want to see in the new education law: adequate funding, an end to high-stakes testing, and policies that support student learning and growth.
- Support the NEA Commission on Effective Teachers and Teaching—the commission will offer recommendations on how teachers can exert greater authority over their profession and on the quality of public schools.
"If we are not the activists in politics, we will be the victims of politics," Van Roekel warned the delegates. " We simply cannot sit it out. There is too much at stake!"
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The Great South Athletic Conference (GSAC) announced the women's cross country postseason award winners today, honoring seven student-athletes including Pine Manor Women's Cross Country freshman Maria Vaughan (Okinawa, Japan). Vaughan earned both All-Conference and All-Freshman Team honors thanks to a standout 2013 season.
Pine Manor College freshman Maria Vaughan (Okinawa, Japan) finished with the top overall time of 24:51, but Mount Ida College women's cross country still ran to a narrow 25-30 victory over the Gators on Thursday afternoon at Pine Manor College.
Simmons College junior Shelly Potter (York, ME) finished with the top time of 21:30 to lead the Sharks to a 15-40 victory over Pine Manor Cross Country on Thursday afternoon in Chestnut Hill, MA. For the Gators, Maria Vaughan (Okinawa, Japan), above, finished twelfth overall with a team best time of 26:05.
The annual Raider Invitational took place on Friday afternoon at Rivier University with the host Raiders taking home the top place finish and the team championship on the women's side of the race while New Hampshire Technical Institute edge the Raider Men, 30-31 to claim the Men's Team Championship.
The Lasell College Women's Cross Country team defeat Pine Manor College Women's Cross Country by a score of 16-39 in the Gators' first dual meet of the fall. Jamie Russo (Watertown, MA) finished first with a time of 22:25.00 to lead the Lasers.
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What is the dry time for the product?
Dry time is commonly what we talk about when we ask "when is it dry to the touch?". We would always suggest that while that may vary depending upon the temperature and the ambient relative humidity of the site where the coating was applied, you should expect 4-6 hours after application before you can touch the surface.
What are the recommended primers if going over new gyp board with the White product?
We would recommend one of the three acrylic primers which perform best overall:
Be certain to achieve a uniform coverage and a fully opaque coating before proceeding with topcoat application. In some cases, more than one coat may be necessary to arrive at that. You need to make that judgment to know when you have arrived at that coverage and opacity.
What primer is recommended if going over an existing paint or an older plaster surface with unknown coatings already in place?
Then we would recommend you apply one or two coats of Zinsser BIN, an alcohol solvent, shellac based product. This would have the target of both effectively sealing the existing layers of coatings as well as providing a stable and opaque new layer to apply over. Just allow it to dry and then lightly scuff sand the coating (followed by wiping to remove all dust) so you have an adequate tooth for bonding. We would recommend you allow 4 hours of dry time for all solvents to dissipate out of this primer coating before you apply the new topcoat.
Is this a one coat product?
Yes, you are not applying individual coats after allowing one to first dry. Our installation instructions follow what has become a fairly common method of first spreading the initial roller full of paint around the surface, then adding a bit more during the back roll and balancing of that same area as you proceed. This "wet into wet" method is considered to be one coat.
What tools and equipment are required for application?
We would recommend that you have new buckets and grids, roller trays and liners, brushes, and roller handles for the application. You should not plan on cleaning up these tools for subsequent usage. You are better to think of disposal at the end of the useful life for each of them. If your painters are applying all day, then the use of appropriate masks may be smart.
What ventilation is necessary for the application?
We would ask that you be respectful of any occupants of the area or other trades. While this product has no isocyanates to be concerned with, the components do have a slight solvent content and do form alcohols when they have been combined and are drying out. Therefore, it is best if you plan for a full air exchange of at least once per hour. Often this can be achieved by setting up fans to blow the air out of open doors and windows to dissipate the buildup of any of those.
How do we clean up?
Acetone would be the recommended solvent to loosen any splatters or drips which may have occurred during application. The sooner you address them, the better. Test other surfaces before you assume they will not be affected by the acetone. We would recommend that you protect adjacent surfaces rather than attempt to clean them after the fact.
How do we address perimeters/cutting?
You will need to be the one to predict your end user and their expectations. If critical, we would recommend that you use a short nap foam or velour roller cover to tightly apply all perimeters against trim or ceiling grids or baseboards. We do allow you to use a brush to cut in those edges, but some end users may want you to use the shorter (3"-4") rollers along those same edges to eliminate any potential for fingering. In most cases, if you cut first and then tightly roll with the supplied roller covers along those edges, you should find the result acceptable, but you must address which option is to be pursued with your parties who need to approve the final appearance.
How smooth will the final surface be?
As with any high gloss roller applied coating, you will see some stipple apparent. The correct amount of coating, coupled with the correct roller will wind up a gentle stipple which will yield the type of erasure performance desired and intended. If your end user demands an even more smooth appearance (again, just for appearance because the product will perform as intended even with that correct stipple), then spray application of both the primer and the topcoat may be prudent. Obviously, you may need to conduct a mock up to have this conversation in advance with all pertinent parties.
How do we store this material and what is the shelf life?
Storage needs to be in a reasonable range. Do not store out of a range of 50-120 degrees Fahrenheit. This product does have a shelf life which is clearly identified on the can labeling so that you know the date of creation for that can and thus when it will expire exactly 36 months later.
How smooth do you want this surface?
We would always seek to have a level 4 Gypsum Association finish level to your surface. If new gyp board, that should be easy to achieve. If an existing surface, address any repairs and seal accordingly once you have arrived at that uniformly smooth surface required. In some cases, you may encounter strong cross lighting or down lighting which will highlight surface imperfections. You should critique those scenarios before you begin and in such cases, a full GA level 5 surface may be prudent. You need to discuss this option with all pertinent parties connected to your project in advance of application or after completing a mock up.
Do last minute spot patches need to be primed?
Absolutely. And you may need to test them for moisture content if deep. So not assume that because your patch's surface is dry that it has the correct moisture content to proceed. You should always have no more than 8% moisture content before you proceed to topcoat (or prime in this case).
Does the primer need to be sanded?
Yes, use 180 grit to take down any debris or surface contaminates. This will both help to smooth the resulting stipple at this point, as well as to establish some tooth to the surface for bonding. Be certain to wipe all dust with a clean cotton cloth before applying the dry erase coating.
How crucial is this step?
Very. It is essential to the proper performance that you spend the time to correctly blend together the two elements. This takes 6 minutes of hand mixing as well as a few minutes to mix the larger can components before combining the smaller can into it. If you do not spend this time to properly achieve the needed integration, you will think you have blended it in just a minute or two, but you have not. You will see the surface glide of the product change as you enter into the final minute or two of that mixing timeline. This is an essential step, but there is no benefit to mixing for a prolonged time beyond this recommended time. Over activation will not benefit your application or the performance of this material.
What is the mixing ratio?
The product is mixed as a consistent 4:1 ratio of large can to small. We caution you against attempting to field estimate this and thereby partially mix only SOME of the contents. If you miss that ratio, performance will be impaired. Additionally, the shelf life of the opened contents will be shortened due to their increased exposure to air within the cans.
What is the pot life once mixed?
Once you have completed the mixing, you will have a four hours pot life to finish the application of this material. Cover any unused portion to guard it from skinning over with exposure to air.
Can we cut in the entire wall perimeter before we begin to apply the large roller area?
In some cases, yes. If your wall is shorter than 16 lineal feet across and 10 feet high, then you can complete your cut in (by brush or by short roller) if doing so immediately prior to the roller application of the full wall.
As we apply in the two step method, how far do we proceed when applying the initial area involved?
You should first roll out about 8 lineal feet of wall, floor to ceiling in a medium rate of coverage. Then you will return to that same area and backroll after dipping the roller again in order to have sufficient product to spread over that approximately 72 sq ft.
So we lay off in one direction for all final strokes of the roller?
Yes, that appears to work best, so dip and backroll, then final roll to tip off in a uniform direction.
What type of wet film thickness will we wind up with in this manner?
The product needs to be on the surface between 3 and 5 mils WFT, or wet film average thickness. You should target the midpoint of 4 mils to achieve the yield we are suggesting.
What is the workable time of the product once spread on the wall?
That varies related to the temperature and relative humidity of your site environment, but in most average settings, you should have about 35-50 minutes during which you can go back and manipulate the surface and still have time to adjust what you see. Higher temps and higher humidity will shorten the workable time and accelerate the drying time.
When do we remove the tape?
It may be best to remove it once you have completed the surface. Take care during removal and keep a consistent angle of being perpendicular to the line of removal. Your goal should be to maintain crisp edges along all removed edges and minimize and lifting off the primer. If you have any concerns during removal, use a snap off knife and blade to cautiously cut the edge of the tape to facilitate a crisp removal line at all points.
What do I fill in and where do I leave it?
We want you to complete the blank space on the paper sign from the kit. This will define the first day on which the customer can actually write on the new surface. We ask that you make it 5 days from date of install. We also ask that you take some blue painters tape and post that sign in an obvious manner on a clearly identifiable adjacent surface.


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For a native Texan like me, folks don't have to live outside the 50 states to be considered foreigners. After all, just because we share a national government doesn't mean that Texans have anything more in common with New Yorkers than we do with New Zealanders. The Texas Rules of Evidence recognize this, at least with regard to the laws of other places, and establish judicial notice as the vehicle to determine the substance of applicable law anytime you step across the Texas border.
While they are both considered "foreign," there are only two essential differences between the process of taking judicial notice of the laws of Georgia the country and Georgia the state. According to Rule 203 of the Texas Rules of Evidence, applying foreign country law may require (1) translations from foreign text into English text, and (2) reliance on informal evidence, such as affidavits and treatises, to "prove" what the foreign law is. Otherwise, both require some sort of notice to the other side and an opportunity to be heard, and in both situations, it is a decision for the judge, not the jury, and reviewable as an issue of law.
Foreign State Law: To request that judicial notice be taken of the laws of another state, TRE 202 basically requires a party to do two things: (1) furnish the court sufficient information to make a determination of what the law is, and (2) notify the other side that judicial notice is being requested so that they may invoke their right to be heard on the propriety of taking judicial notice. Normally, it is sufficient to provide copies of relevant statutes and case law in order to satisfy the first step. Adequate notice to the other side is a matter to be determined by the court, and the rule contemplates that no notice may sometimes suffice, provided that if no advance notice is given, the opposing party be given an opportunity to be heard on the matter after notice has been taken.
Foreign Country Law: Requesting judicial notice of foreign law is also a relatively simple procedure. At least 30 days prior to trial, notice of a party's desire for the court to take judicial notice of a foreign law must be given, along with copies of all materials and sources it intends to use as proof of the foreign law. If translated materials and sources are used, the original foreign-language text must also be provided. Proof of foreign law may be informal, including materials which are in otherwise inadmissible form, such as affidavits and treatises. A judge may also refer to sources which are not provided by either side, provided, however, that both sides are given notice of the use of outside sources and an opportunity to be heard on the matter.
There is one important reason why attorneys should know how to invoke the court's authority to take judicial notice of non-Texas law: If it isn't done correctly, the appellate courts will presume that the law of the other jurisdiction is the same as Texas law. UTICA v. Mutual Ins. Co. v. Bennett, 492 S.W.2d 659 (Tex. Civ. App. — Houston [1st Dist.] 1973) (failure to make proper request); Pittsburg Corning Corp. v. Walters, 1 S.W.3d 759 (Tex. App. — Corpus Christi 1999) (failure to provide adequate proof of the other law). And the easiest way to seek judicial notice of non-Texas law is through a summary judgment proceeding. By doing so, the issue may be decided efficiently and summarily while ensuring that the notice requirements are satisfied. (Practice tip: For foreign law, to allay concerns that a summary judgment hearing is considered a "trial" for purposes of TRE 203, provide 30 days' notice of the hearing instead of 21, and add 15 more days if using a translation of foreign documents, in order to comply with TRE 1009).
When opposing a summary judgment of this type, take care not to assume that the traditional summary judgment standards will apply, and avoid the temptation to try to raise a fact issue to defeat the motion. Judicial notice of non-Texas law has been recognized as a "hybrid" rule, in that it requires the presentation of evidence, yet is a legal determination. When there is disagreement over the content of the law, based on evidence presented from various sources, it will not be treated as a fact issue which will preclude summary judgment. Instead, the proper inquiry is whether the trial court, in reviewing the conflicting evidence about the foreign law, reached a proper legal conclusion as to its content. CPS International, Inc. v Dresser Industries, Inc., 911 S.W.2d 18 (Tex. App. — El Paso, 1995).
Whether from India or Indiana, our evidentiary and procedural rules create a fairly straight-forward mechanism to determine what the law is anytime we need to apply the law of another jurisdiction, such as when parties to a contract agree that the law of another state will govern a particular dispute. Of course, this begs the question of why anyone would ever do this. After all, if the law's good enough for Texas, shouldn't it be good enough for the rest of the world?
— Bonnie Sudderth, Judge of the 352nd District Court of Tarrant County, Texas


text: Check out a brand new clip from Pixar's latest short film, titled La Luna. It's absolutely stunning — but be warned, it does spoil the surprise twist as to why these three characters are on a boat in the middle of the night. Directed and written by Enrico Casarosa, this short will officially premiere before Brave on June 22, 2012.


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Overview: Chinatown & Penn Quarter
Hi and welcome to our nation's capital, whether it's your first time or returning visit!
Looking for a place to grab a quick bite or enjoy dinner with fellow American Library Association librarians and friends near the Washington Convention Center? Here's a short list of places I've enjoyed.
Chinese food–Chinatown
China Express–features freshly made noodles and other delicious dishes. Takeout items available. (746 6th St., NW)
Wok N Roll Restaurant—Chinese-Japanese cuisine. You can also see the bronze plaque on the front entrance noting this historic building was Mary Sturratt's boarding house. (604 H St. NW)
Clyde's–Just by the Verizon Center, this place has delicious American fare. While you're waiting for your table, you can wander into the adjacent Verizon Center lobby (707 7th St. NW)
Bistro d'Oc–serving southern French food (518 10th St. NW)
Capitol City Brewery–Restaurant and bar. Featuring various beers (1100 New York Ave. NW)
The Greene Turtle–local sports bar restaurant chain. Booths feature a mini TV so you can watch whatever game is on. (601 F St. NW)
Vapiano–Chinatown–Freshly cooked pasta and pizza while you wait. Full bar available. (623 H Street NW)
Caucus Room–If you have the money or someone else is paying on a business account, this is one good place! Appropriate dinner attire required. (401 9th St. NW)
Quick Bites
California Tortilla–great burritos! (728 7th St., NW)
Potbelly–well known subs and sandwiches chain. (726 7th St. NW)
Capital Q BBQ–Love barbeque? This Texas style place should be worth the visit. (707 H St. NW)
Ollie's Trolley–popular DC hamburger institution as Ben's Chili Bowl. You can't miss the distinctive yellow and red exterior. (12th & E St. NW)
Five Guys–popular hamburger, hot dog, and fries chain that started here in the metro DC area. (808 H St. NW)
Food Court, lower level of Techworld office Building–if you don't have much time in between sessions, you can have a quick and delicious lunch here. The various eateries are open during business hours of the Techworld Building. (800 K St. NW)
Desserts & Treats
Red Velvet—delicious cupcakes! (675 E St NW)
Tangy Sweet—If you'd rather have frozen yogurt, step into Red Velvet's next door neighbor. (675 E Street NW)
Frozenyo—self serve frozen yogurt (1006 F St. NW) If you'll be around historic Ford's Theatre, this is a good place to stop.
Haagen Daaz–your favorite ice cream flavors and other delicious speciality treats. (703 7th St, NW)
Gifford's–local ice creamery (555 11th St. NW)
For more on these restaurants and more suggestions, visit the online Going Out Guide on WashingtonPost.com.
Hotel Bars
Cure Bar and Bistro–restaurant and bar. If you're with a group, you can have a wine tasting from one of the staff and for an additional price, a light appetizer buffet in the bar area. Dinner fare is available. Main lobby, Grand Hyatt Hotel (1000 H St. NW)
Presidents Sports Bar–Features photos of the Presidents at play, hence the name. The restaurant is off the lobby. Main lobby, Renaissance Hotel (999 Ninth St. NW)
Union Station–the capitol hub for our local rail service and Amtrak. Check out the speciality stores and enjoy a quick bite or meal.
Penn Quarter seasonal Farmer's Market–Thursday afternoons, featuring local farm produce, pastries and breads, organic meats, and other locally made products (8th and E St, NW)
Additional note: if you need anything, the nearest CVS is at 8th and E St. NW. The Chinatown CVS location (7th and H St) was supposed to reopen this year after renovation but still remains closed.
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|This is the article on the village. For the character, head to Kiri.
|Kirigakure no Sato
|Literal English
|Village Hidden by Mist
|English TV
|The Village Hidden in the Mist
|Village Data
|Land of Water
Kirigakure (霧隠れの里, Kirigakure no Sato, Literally meaning: Village Hidden by Mist) is the hidden village of the Land of Water. As the village of one of the Five Great Shinobi Countries, Kiri has a Kage as its leader known as the Mizukage, of which there have been six in its history. Befitting its name, the village is surrounded by a thick mist, with several mountains in the background, making it difficult to find by foreigners. Kirigakure's architecture is composed of several cylindrical buildings, with the Mizukage's office being the widest and largest. Most of the buildings have vegetation growing on their roofs.
The standard attire for Kiri shinobi revolves around a pinstriped material which the shinobi wear as bracers and greaves which merge into their sandals. Underneath this, they wear a full-black shirt and pants over which they wear the villages' standard grey flak jacket. Some also wear waist-guards. Many Kiri ninja use Water Release techniques. Due to the village's high number of missing-nin, Kiri has a subdivision of Anbu known as hunter-nin that are specifically tasked with eliminating these defectors.
Kiri was founded after the Warring States Period by the First Mizukage. Shortly after the formation of their villages, Konoha's First Hokage sold tailed beasts to Kiri as a sign of friendship and to ensure a balance of power amongst their new villages. The goodwill this fostered was short-lived, and Kiri would become involved in different conflicts over the following decades. The Second Mizukage and Iwa's Second Tsuchikage at some point met in battle and killed each other.[1]
According to Kahyō, Kirigakure's society was split into a form of caste system since the founding of the village. The highest ranking civilians were those whose family lineage originally stemmed from within Kirigakure, the second caste was for members of families who were allied with Kirigakure on the battlefields in the past while the last and lowest caste consisted of members of the families who were defeated on said battlefields and annexed into the village. From the early days on, the members of the third caste were handled with caution and had to complete the most perilous and dangerous missions for the village — thus keeping them occupied and preventing them from revolting.[2]
Manipulation of the Uchiha
At an unknown point sometime during the reign of the Third Mizukage, Madara Uchiha secretly began to manipulate events in Kiri. Following his death, Obito Uchiha, using the name of Madara Uchiha, took his place.
During the Third Shinobi World War, it was believed that Kiri kidnapped Rin Nohara of Konoha and sealed the Three-Tails into her; in truth, this was a plot by Madara to gain Obito's allegiance. When she was rescued by Kakashi Hatake, Kiri sent a force to go after her, but this was only for appearances; Kiri wanted Rin to make it back to Konoha so that, upon losing control of the Three-Tails, it would be released within the village and destroy it.[3] Aware of this, Rin convinced Kakashi to kill her before they get back and the pursuing ninja are similarly killed.[4] In the anime, sometime after the war, Kiri and Iwa joined forces on a mission to reclaim intel stolen by Kumo. Once the information was secured, Iwa betrayed Kiri and killed most of the ninja sent on the mission in order to take the intel for themselves, an incident that would come to be known as the Tragedy of Yosuga Pass.[5]
In addition to foreign conflicts, Kirigakure has experienced several periods of internal unrest. The Kaguya clan once waged war against Kiri to quench their lust for battle, but were slaughtered by the village's superior forces.[6] Those with kekkei genkai were regarded with suspicion by the people of Kiri and the wider Land of Water due to their efficiency during times of war. As such, persecution and even murder of anyone with a kekkei genkai was common; in the case of the Yuki clan, it no longer exists in an organised sense and its few surviving members live in secret, fearful of their abilities being discovered.[7]
Kiri reacquired the Three-Tails after the Third Shinobi World War and made the Fourth Mizukage its jinchūriki. The Fourth's reign was a time of darkness for Kiri, with corruption plaguing those in charge and the pursuit of power becoming paramount for many. In the Academy, students wishing to graduate (only members of the lowest caste in the novel)[2] had to fight to the death, and only those who survived could advance to the ranks of the ninja. This practice earned the village the nickname as the "Village of the Bloody Mist" (血霧の里, Chigiri no Sato). Defection became widespread amongst Kiri's ranks, with several members of the Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist and even the Six-Tails' jinchūriki, Utakata, abandoning the village. The Academy's graduation methods were discontinued after Zabuza Momochi, not yet a student himself, killed an entire year's graduating class, but by then the Bloody Mist had irreparably tainted the Fourth's legacy. In time it was discovered by Ao that the Fourth was being manipulated by someone, although Kiri was never able to ascertain by who or how. By the time it was captured by Akatsuki, the Three-Tails was roaming wild, with no host.
Under the Fifth Mizukage, Kiri has tried to move passed the memories of the Bloody Mist by reforming internal policies and improving its image abroad as being an open-minded nation.[8] After the Akatsuki captures a number of tailed beasts, including both of those previously possessed by Kiri, the Fifth attends a Kage Summit in order to improve diplomatic relations with the other villages and disprove the rumour that Akatsuki was founded in Kiri. As a further display of this, Kiri joins the Allied Shinobi Forces to oppose the Akatsuki. The war is won and the village's image is redeemed, so that by the era of the Sixth Mizukage all five Kage are on good terms.
- The village is named after Saizō Kirigakure of the Sanada Ten Braves, a group of legendary ninja that served under daimyō Yukimura Sanada during Japan's Warring States period, and rival to his comrade Sasuke Sarutobi. His surname is a play on his association with fog and illusions. The village's trademark technique, Hiding in Mist Technique, also plays on Saizō's ability.
- Kirigakure does not seem to have a ninja registration system.
- Despite the persecution of people with kekkei genkai in the past, the village's Second Mizukage had a kekkei genkai[9], as well as the Fifth Mizukage who has two kekkei genkai.
- During the second fight between Zabuza Momochi and Kakashi Hatake, the former used a kunai with an edge of the blade curving inward, making the point sharper and more suited for stabbing or thrusting. Later in the anime, this blade was depicted as Kirigakure's special variation of the standard kunai.