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There's nothing like the crackle, warmth and glow from a real wood-burning fireplace. But for apartment dwellers without an existing fireplace, alternatives to the traditional chimney and flue are necessary. Ventless designs powered by eco-friendly biofuel are now available in modern materials and as ceiling-mount, wall-mount and floor standing units. Here are a few sleek designs that won't leave you feeling left out in the cold.
All of these featured fireplaces run on ethanol, a biofuel that is clean-burning, renewable and environmentally-friendly. Here are a few of the many advantages of biofuel:
- Compared to wood, biofuel is 40% more energy efficient.
- It does not emit smoke or unpleasant odor when burning; and only produces steam and a little amount of carbon dioxide, so does not contribute to greenhouse gases.
- It is not messy to use because no ashes are left after burning.
- No installation is needed and no maintenance is required because of the absence of ashes and dirt.
- Biofuel burning fireplaces are generally less expensive compared to traditional fireplaces.
- Cocoon Fires Hanging Fireplace Set is my favorite of the ceiling-mount models and burns up to 6 hours depending on the adjustable heat setting. The Cocoon is customizable to six height positions, available in chrome or black, and starts at $2,990.
- Inspired by the look of two burning logs, the Wahrmann Tabletop Fireplace, designed by Gido Wahrmann for Carl Mertens Germany, features two stainless steel oil lamps resting on a 10" x 14" slate base and sells for $418.
- Also from Carl Mertens Germany, the Apollo Tabletop Fireplace, designed by Wolf Wagner, features 18/10 satin stainless steel and tempered glass, measures 13.8"H x 11"L x 4.7"D, and sells for $825.
- Bioflame produces several ventless designs, including the free-standing Blocco, combining a concrete base available in natural, charcoal and white, 8mm tempered glass, and a 16" burner. The Blocco measures 27"H x 48"L x 36"D and begins at $2499.
- Also from Bioflame is this wall-mount model, the Avante, which consists of a stainless steel firebox with brushed aluminum panels, includes 3 fuel canisters or a 13" burner, measures 23.8"H x 33.4"W x 6.6"D, and starts at $1299.
- EcoSmart produces several high-end ventless fireplaces in space-age designs. The Zeta Fireplace, designed by John Dimopoulos, is so-named because of its elliptical shape that pays homage to its Greek 'origins'. A clever fusion of timber, leather and stainless steel, this portable fireplace sits on a brushed or polished stainless steel swivel base, and will set you back $10,900.
- The EcoSmart Q Fireplace takes futuristic fireplace design to a new level. The Q is created from weatherproof fiberglass, stainless steel and glass, and is portable so can be used both inside and out. The base allows rotation of the fire box and the package is available in black or white for $5695.
- The Ponton Fireplace by Wolf Udo Wagner combines tempered glass and stainless steel and burns for 1.5 hours. At 11"H x 7"D, it's compact size makes it highly portable and storable; $495.
- For a completely flameless solution, I love the whimsical Match Light, designed by Chaiyut Plypetch. Looking like a giant matchstick leaning against your wall, the wood and plastic lamp measures 70"H x 6"W x 6"D and comes with both a red and white tip and 25W bulb; $339.
- There are several DVDs available which deliver the crackling fire experience on your TV, and my favorite is Light The Box - The Ultimate Fire DVD, which includes a stunning selection of traditional and contemporary firestyles playing on a seamless loop; $19.99.
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Food safety is "a global issue that demands a global response," says Secretary of Agriculture Ann Veneman, taking issue with those who would "argue that to insure the safety of the American food supply, the wisest course would be to isolate U.S. agriculture from the rest of the world."
Because "diseases and pathogens respect no national borders," the wiser course, she said at the Food Safety Summit at Washington "is to work cooperatively with other countries on food safety."
Every link in the food chain "needs to work together toward common solutions," Veneman said.
Food safety goals must begin, she said, with "an understanding that the food chain has fundamentally changed over the past few decades," and that today the various sectors of the food economy, from producers to processors to retailers, "grow more interconnected every day.
"U.S. agriculture operates in a global, high tech, consumer-driven environment…and changing consumer demands are challenging existing marketing institutions and traditional ways of doing business."
Veneman said also that the USDA will seek to:
o Insure that all food safety policies are based on sound scientific principles. It's important, she said, "for those of us who oversee research and make policy based on its findings to accept only scientific studies that live up to the highest standards of methodological integrity."
o Continue to educate the public about all aspects of food safety, from the testing done at the USDA to safe handling practices for consumers. "A well-educated public is better prepared to assess the validity of claims they may hear in the media and to reject false or misleading information." An example, she said, is the confusion resulting from the extensive publicity about foot and mouth disease in the United Kingdom and Europe. "Many people worry needlessly that foot and mouth disease poses a risk to humans — which, of course, it does not, and the USDA is working hard to get that message out."
Insure that the USDA's food safety policymaking process continues to be transparent and that the public has the opportunity to provide input and be fully involved through public meetings and other methods.
Encourage public-private partnerships to address food safety problems.
Strengthen the cooperative working relationships between the USDA and other government agencies involved in food safety. "We were very pleased when Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Christine Whitman announced that her agency will re-establish a liaison to USDA. This will help to insure that our respective agencies work together toward our common goals, rather than at cross purposes."
Consumer confidence in the U.S. food supply "is high," Veneman said, noting that those who travel oversees "have seen firsthand what can happen when the public loses confidence in the government's ability to protect the food they buy."
Even though the American public is confident of the ability of government to insure food safety, she said "no system of regulations or inspections can remain effective forever" and the USDA's efforts to protect the food supply "must be constantly reassessed and updated where necessary. Already, our partners in industry are looking at ways to improve our system even further."
When government, industry, scientists, farmers, and consumers work together to solve problems, Veneman said, "the results are policies that satisfy the interests of the various groups while promoting the public good."


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The Obama administration's health care plans and health care insurance programs are frightening!
According to the IRS, Obamacare's mandatory health insurance will cost about $4,000 per person, per year. Every man, woman and child must buy it in order to get health care...except for people who are deemed "too poor" to pay.
When the Affordable Care Act was enacted, we lost our freedom to take care of our own health care needs. We all must comply with federal regulations for when, how much and what kind of medical care we can receive when we're sick or injured. Furthermore, the government will dictate mandatory prevention, testing, abortions and end-of-life care. It is enough to scare the living daylights out of any freedom-loving American.
Individual states can refuse to comply with federal law. The Tenth Amendment clearly reserves that right to the states and to the people. In South Carolina, we cherish our liberty and we rely on our state Legislature to protect us from the onerous health care legislation.
Now's the time for our representatives in Columbia to decide: Will South Carolina declare Obamacare null and void in our state or will the Legislature cave in and relinquish our state sovereignty?
We expect our representatives to have the courage to reject Obamacare's gross violation of our personal liberty! We want them to declare the entire Affordable Care Act to be invalid and, without reservation, totally null and void in our state. The people of South Carolina deserve no less.
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TUSCALOOSA | An attempted burglary turned into gunfire and a car chase by Tuscaloosa Police early Sunday morning.
TUSCALOOSA | A burglary attempt led to gunfire and a car chase involving Tuscaloosa police early Sunday morning, police said.
A resident in The Downs historic district called police after witnessing two men try to break into his neighbor's unoccupied home around 12:50 a.m. Sunday, police said.
When three officers arrived, two male suspects drove out of the home's driveway and tried to flee, driving toward the officers who were on foot, according to the Tuscaloosa County Metro Homicide Unit.
Police fired at the suspects when they did not obey commands to stop, investigators said. The suspects' vehicle brushed up against one of the officers and continued to flee the scene, taking out a mailbox, ramming into another police vehicle and nearly hitting another before it led officers on a short pursuit out of the neighborhood.
The suspects stopped their car in the 800 block of Hargrove Road and attempted to run before they were arrested.
Marcus Dupre' Johnson, 26, and Zhalil Tachaka Ware, 19, were arrested.
Johnson, who police said was the driver of the vehicle, was charged with three counts of attempted murder, one count of third-degree burglary, one count of possessing burglar's tools and two counts of reckless endangerment. He is being held at the Tuscaloosa County Jail with a bond of $222,000.
Ware was charged with third-degree burglary and possessing burglar's tools. He was being held at the jail with a bond of $30,000.
Soon after the incident, police returned to the scene and started canvassing the neighborhood, going door-to-door to ensure that no stray bullets had struck any homes.
No one was injured by the seven rounds that were fired.
Police used spotlights into the night and early Sunday morning to search for the bullets and shell casings and to complete their investigation.
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Mill Hill student reports from inauguration
My journey to the presidential inauguration started with the shooting in Newtown, which is about 20 minutes away from my school -- Mill Hill School in Fairfield -- where I am in the fifth grade.
The school was in lockdown and there were police officers. It was my first lockdown at school. It was a very scary time. When I got home, I discussed the lockdown and the shooting with my mother. We decided that the answer was not to live in fear, but to help prevent things like this from happening again. To be part of the solution, you have to understand the process; how things are done and what is being done about the problem right now.
This is how my trip to the inauguration came to be. I came to hear what President Obama believed to be the major concerns of this country and how he planned to address them in his next term. However, I came away with much more.
One thing that did not hit me until I arrived in Washington, D.C., was how much care, effort and planning must have gone into putting the inauguration together. An estimated 600,000 to 800,000 people were in attendance. The streets were closed and thousands of police officers were in sight. I can't imagine the number of hours that went into planning the security, the traffic control, the decorations, the set-up and clean-up.
Everything ran so smoothly, at least to the public eye!
It was amazing to witness how many people traveled to see Obama take his oath of office. They were there to show their faith in him and that they believed in his message.
While there, we stood next to a couple that traveled from Hawaii to watch the inauguration. Another man had become a U.S. citizen just in time to vote in the 2012 election. He traveled from New York to be a part of this historic event. I could see the pride in his face. Another young man talked about how he did not vote for Obama, but felt it was important to respect the outcome of the election and to show the world that America is united. People from all around the United States find inspiration in the inaugural ceremonies.
I could feel this year's inauguration theme, "Faith in America's Future" come alive. The fact that we woke-up at 3:30 a.m., were standing in freezing temperatures and shivering in the cold for hours alongside more than half a million people was soon forgotten. As soon as the president began to speak, it all disappeared: the cold, the people, and the bags beneath my eyes ... it was suddenly just the president and I. You could feel the excitement and the energy.
President Obama's message was that he strongly believed he could make this country and its children safer and our economy stronger, but he needed our support to make those changes.
After his inaugural address, we heard James Taylor and Kelly Clarkson sing, followed by Beyonce singing the national anthem.
To me, the inauguration was more than who was singing the national anthem, the parade or the fancy inaugural balls. It was about the hope for change. It was about people having faith in America's future.
Elena Ault is a fifth-grade student at Mill Hill School in Fairfield.


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T-shirt redo
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by juligirl
Wien, Austria
I combined two tees in the style of Alabama Chanin. This means a lot of reverse applique and hand stitching to enhance the shapes. The main sewing was done by machine, decorative stitching was done by hand.
I have loaded up a lot of photos that I took throughout the project. They may help you understand the technique. There's a photo of my loose sketch on the top layer (the painted shapes were sewn wider than the sketch, and the sketched part was cut off), and there's a photo of the reverse insides, also of the back of the garment, which was left plain.
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embroidery floss
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Apr 13, 2013, 05.46 AMby juligirl
Thank you! No, I didn't take a course. I started doing this style about 10 yrs ago, but Ms Chanin went a step further, she set up classes and published a book. There are a lot of nice projects out there, if you look into my recent favorites, there's a linen dress with reverse applique method.
Apr 13, 2013, 02.46 AMby poldapop
This is fabulous! Did you take the craftsy course with her?
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Taste Food and Wine has one of the most beautiful, romantic atmosphere's I've ever encountered. I can take myself out of Rogers Park and imagine myself in another country, tasting a wine at a vineyard. It has such a unique charm, I can't help but be enamored with the place. The people are very helpful, answering calls and questions non-stop, and assisting you the moment you walk in their door.
You should attend one of their Wine Tastings to see just how magnificent Taste Food and Wine is. The Wine Tastings go on every Monday and Friday from 6pm to 8pm.


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COMMERCE CITY, Colo. (Tuesday, June 19, 2012) – The Colorado Rapids announced on Tuesday that the club has signed Boulder's Shane O'Neill, a midfielder from the Rapids Academy, as a Homegrown Player. O'Neill, born in Ireland and a resident of Boulder since 2002, first played with the Rapids Academy in 2009 and has 10 goals in 15 matches with the Rapids U-18 Team this season. Per league and team policy, terms of the contract were not disclosed.
Media access for quotes and photos will take place following Tuesday morning's practice at Dick's Sporting Goods Park in Commerce City. O'Neill, along with Rapids Technical Director Paul Bravo, Head Coach Oscar Pareja, and Academy Director Brian Crookham will all be present. Practice begins at 10:00 a.m. on Field 20, with media access running from approximately 11:15-12:15.
O'Neill, 18, attended Fairview High School in Boulder and was named Colorado's 2011 Gatorade Boys Soccer Player of the Year, as well as earning MVP honors in the 2011 High School All-American Soccer Game. He was also a standout basketball player at Fairview, earning BoCoPreps.com Player of the Year honors this past winter. At 6'2", 190 pounds, O'Neill has played as both a midfielder and a forward in soccer, and his 10 goals for the Rapids U-18's this season led the team. He has been training with the Rapids first team throughout 2012, and has played in four Reserve Team matches this season, including playing the full 90 minutes in a 3-1 win over Sporting Kansas City on June 9.
Born in Midleton, Ireland, O'Neill moved to the United States when he was one year old, and he has dual citizenship in the United States and Ireland. He had planned on playing soccer at the University of Virginia this fall, but instead will stay in Colorado and is available for selection with the first team immediately. O'Neill is the second Homegrown Player – a roster designation that allows MLS clubs to sign players from their youth system to contracts that do not count against the salary cap – to be signed by the Rapids, following Davy Armstrong of Aurora, who joined Colorado's first team on August 16, 2010.
The Rapids host the San Jose Earthquakes this Wednesday, June 20 at Dick's Sporting Goods Park in Commerce City.
Name: Shane Edward O'Neill
Number: 36
Position: Midfielder
Born: September 2, 1993 in Midleton, Ireland
Hometown: Boulder, Colo.
Citizenship: USA, Ireland
Height: 6-2
Weight: 190
Last Team: Colorado Rapids Under-18's
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Election Day
The line was steady and even out the door at times this morning at the Knights of Columbus in Plymouth. Voting started today at 6 a.m. though some were lined up as early as 5:45 a.m.
Other polling places reported brisk voting first thing this morning.
While Mitt Romney is almost assuredly going to carry Indiana in the Presidential race, competitive races for Governor, Senator, Representative and Superintendent of Schools was expected to account for good turnout.
In Marshall County, early voting was up from 2008.
The Pilot News will have full results in Wednesday edition.
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MIAMI — The most important thing to remember as you make your way through "A Tres Bandas," a traveling exhibit that this month made its U.S. debut at the Centro Cultural Espanol (Spanish Cultural Center) Miami, is that red is code for Africa, blue stands for Europe and yellow represents the indigenous people who inhabited the Americas first.
The exhibit showcases the 500-year evolution of music in Latin America and is part of the celebrations marking the 500th anniversary of Juan Ponce de Leon's 1513 landing in Florida. Various combinations of the colors are presented in clever sound-wave patterns to illustrate how the three cultures merged to produce the diversity of Latin music we know today. Hence the name: "A tres bandas," which among several interpretations means "three frequencies."
Visitors begin their tour in the 20th century, with several dozen listening stations featuring styles from bolero and bossa nova to salsa and tango.
You learn, for example, that indigenous and European influences mixed to form the music of the Jesuit missions and that the Cuban "son," one of the most influential Latin American musical styles, is a marriage of Spanish song and guitar and African rhythm and percussion.
The exhibit emphasizes interactivity, such as an art installation of hanging guitars featuring the different evolutions of the Spanish guitar, from the "charango" to the "tiple" to the "requinto" and the "jarana." You are encouraged to touch and pluck the guitars in their suspended state to your heart's content.
"A Tres Bandas" is free and open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. weekdays through Oct. 27, at the Centro Cultural Espanol Miami, 1490 Biscayne Blvd., and by appointment. 305-448-9677, ccemiami.org.


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AUBURN, AL (WSFA) - The Auburn Tigers and their fans were fired up for Saturday's key SEC match up against the University of Georgia and it paid off.
In front of a sellout crowd at Jordan-Hare Stadium, the No. 7 Tigers defeated the No. 25 Bulldogs 43-38.
It was a great first half for the Tigers. Auburn got on the board first with a 22-yard field goal by Cody Parkey with 8:15 left in the first quarter.
Corey Grant ran 21 yards in to the end zone for the first touchdown of the game taking Auburn to 10-0 over Georgia with 4:29 left in the first.
Auburn settled for another field goal in the second quarter taking the lead to 13-0 with 13:07 left in the second quarter.
A 42-yard pass by Aaron Murray helped Georgia get on the board. With 10:11 left in the 2nd quarter, Georgia cut the lead to 13-7.
Auburn quarterback Nick Marshall ran for six yards to take the score to 20-7 with 8:32 left in the half.
Auburn marched down the field again in the second quarter but came away empty when UGA blocked a field goal attempt with 3:10 left in the half.
Georgia got the ball back, but not for long after Ryan Smith picked off Georgia quarterback Aaron Murray's pass.
Auburn capitalized on the interception as Tre Mason took it up the middle to make it 27-7 with about one minute to go in the half.
Auburn's 27 points was the most it had scored in the first half against Georgia since 1996
Aaron Murray's 16-yard touchdown run and extra point made it 27-17 with 11:01 left the third quarter.
Auburn quickly answered back with Marshall taking it in from five yards out and increasing the Auburn lead to 34-17.
Another field goal by Parkey gave Auburn a 37-17 lead with 12:39 left in the fourth quarter.
Georgia scored twice in the fourth quarter to cut Auburn's lead to 37-24 with 5:59 left to play.
Aaron Murray scored the game tying touchdown to take Georgia to a 38-37 lead with 1:49 left in the game.
On fourth and 18 with 36 seconds left to play, Ricardo Louis made an unbelievable catch to make it 43-38.
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Where might I find a full list of Greek prefixes along with their meaning?
There are some that list the most common ones but even I have yet to find a list
that includes συμ/συν/συγ which I presume means together and is quite common.
(even Smyth let me down)
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- "Once a champion has been selected by the Goblet of Fire, he or she is obliged to see the tournament through to the end. The placing of your name in the goblet constitutes a binding, magical contract. There can be no change of heart once you have become a champion."
- —A binding magical contract is absolute[src]
A binding magical contract is a natural, magically-enforced agreement between two or more wizards or witches who partake in it.
Putting a name in the Goblet of Fire formed such a contract. Those whose names were selected were obligated to compete in the Triwizard Tournament. Harry Potter apparently thought that he would be bound as a party to this contract, and he participated in the 1994 Tournament, despite the fact that his name was entered by someone other than himself. However, since he did not try to refuse to participate, he did not find out whether he was required by contract to participate.[1]
Entry at the enchanted garden where the Wizarding Schools Potions Championship was held also constituted a binding magical contract. Those present were bound to participate, even if they arrived late to the start of the competition.[2]
See also
- Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (First appearance)
- Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (film)
- Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (video game)
- LEGO Harry Potter: Years 1-4
- Wonderbook: Book of Potions


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Manteca, CA
Lillian (Olivares) Hicks
Aug 20, 1923 - Feb 23, 2013
Lillian passed away peacefully on the morning of Saturday, February 23rd due to complications of heart
disease. She was born in El Paso, Texas. When she was 3 years old, her parents, Jose and Francisca Olivares moved their family to Stockton, CA. Lillian attended Stockton schools and enjoyed being active in sports, especially in the local softball leagues. Later, she was active as a school
secretary within the schools
attended by her children.
In 1956, Lillian moved to Fresno, CA where she retired from the city of Clovis, having worked there as an administrative secretary. She was a long time member of the Northwest Church. She enjoyed participating in three of her favorite hobbies: bridge, golf and bowling. And, she was recognized as a
formidable competitor at the bridge table, on the links and on the
bowling alley, as evidence by the many awards and trophies
displayed in her home.
After the death of her husband George, she pursued her desire to travel and visited many different countries. In 2009, Lillian moved to Manteca and resided at Merrill Gardens until she became ill and moved to Corina's Elderly Care Home in Salida.
Lillian was preceded in death by her husband, George, her parents, two sisters and two brothers. She is survived by her sister Elizabeth Scott of Glendale, AZ and her brother, Raymond and his wife
Elizabeth Olivares of Manteca, CA. She also leaves behind her daughter, Michele Delfin, her son, Michael Tickvitza, her grandson, Scott Delfin, and great grandson, Tyler Delfin, her two Godchildren, Jeff Olivares and Elizabeth Kaiser. Also left behind are her beloved extended family: Sonny Hicks, Rick, Denise, Becky, and Connie Hicks and many nieces and
nephews and friends.
Funeral services will be held on March 1st, 2013 at 2:00pm at Park View Funeral Home located at 3661 E. French Camp Road, Manteca, CA 95336. Internment will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations in Lillian's name may be made to Hospice of San Joaquin. Donations may also be made in her name to American Cancer
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4D is pleased to announce the availability of 4D v11 SQL Release 4, Hotfix 3.
This intermediary fix resolves a number of bugs in 4D, 4D Server, 4D View, 4D Write, and the ODBC Driver. It is available immediately – and exclusively – to 4D Partners.
Partners may download the Hotfix today at the 4D Forums.
4D is pleased to announce the release of 4D 2004.8. This maintenance release contains a number of bug fixes, and will be the last for the 4D 2004 product line, which is entering the "Sunset" phase of the product lifecycle.
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CONCORD, N.H. (AP) � A presentation looking at New Hampshire's more recent architectural history � from the 20th Century � has been scheduled for next week.
The state is recognized for its 18th century clapboard buildings and its ornate homes and massive brick industrial mills from the 19th century.
A discussion scheduled for Feb. 12 at the Concord Public Library at 6 p.m. will look at architecture in the state from 1945 to 1975.
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Car Review
2014 Mazda6: How Does It Measure Up?
We recently had the chance to drive our long-term 2014 Mazda6 test car back to back with the newly redesigned Honda Accord. It's a choice many drivers are likely considering, so which is better?
Mazda6 for Looks
If finding the best-looking car is your sole objective, the Mazda6 is the one to pick. We're continually enamored with its styling, both outside, where it employs beautiful sweeping lines, and in the cabin, where it offers a functional yet handsome design with elegant equipment and materials.
That's not to say the Accord isn't a looker. On the contrary, we appreciate the sedan's styling, but there's no denying that it's not as fluid and exciting as the Mazda's. Inside, the Accord is clearly laid out with function in mind rather than appearance.
Similar Driving Experience
Given Mazda's focus on performance and handling, you'd think that the Mazda6 would easily run away from the Accord in terms of driving experience, but there are two main reasons why it doesn't. The first is that the Accord performs surprisingly well and maybe just as well as the Mazda, if not slightly behind. Both cars offer little body roll and nicely weighted steering not often found in the midsize sedan world.
The Mazda's other problem is that acceleration is merely lackluster. Worse, drivers who want a quicker Mazda6 aren't able to get one, since there's no more powerful version of the sedan (a diesel verion of the Mazda6 is in the works). That's not true of the Accord, which offers a 278-horsepower V6 in addition to its standard 4-cylinder. We also noted better gas mileage in the Accord, despite fairly similar Environmental Protection Agency ratings.
Technology Could Be Better
No matter which version you get, the Mazda6 and a similarly-priced Honda Accord will offer a lot of features that were once exclusive to the luxury segment. But when it comes to technology, neither car really shines.
In a world of excellent infotainment systems such as Chevrolet's MyLink, Toyota's Entune and Chrysler's Uconnect, neither the Mazda's system nor the Accord's really stands out. Both systems are clunky to use, and the Accord's is especially outdated. If technology is highly important to you, you might want to look elsewhere.
With that said, both cars offer some unique features that we really enjoy. The Mazda6 has radar-based or "adaptive" cruise control, while the Honda Accord's exciting LaneWatch system effectively removes your blind spot and makes changing lanes a breeze.
Overall Choice: It Depends
We hate to say "it depends" when it comes to a car review, but there's no clear winner here. The 2014 Mazda6 might drive slightly better than the Accord, and it certainly looks better, but the Accord's driving experience isn't bad, and it offers a comfortable, roomy interior that remains a great place to be. Also, Accord shoppers can pick from coupe or sedan, six or four-cylinder engines, hybrid or plug-in hybrid and automatic or manual transmission.
In the end, both the Mazda6 and the Accord are among the best cars in the segment, and we find it hard to believe that you'd be disappointed with either one.


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Rhubarb is serious business in Iowa. So serious in fact that neighbors will come to blows if you try to harvest that mess without asking.
A crazy woman, coined appropriately as "The Rhubarb Lady" was caught stealing from rhubarb patch (is it patch??) and, well...this ensued.
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State of Wisconsin Board of Commissioners ofPublic Lands
Who we are and what we do
The Board of Commissioners of Public Lands (BCPL), Wisconsin�s oldest state agency, is comprised of Secretary of State Douglas La Follette, State Treasurer Matt Adamczyk, and Attorney General Brad Schimel. We proudly carry on the pioneering commitment of our state�s early leaders to a constitutionally protected form of public education financing that originated with millions of acres of land granted by the federal government.
Nearly all of the School Trust Lands were sold over 100 years ago. The proceeds were used to establish the School Trust Funds, which continue to grow with revenue from unclaimed property, clear proceeds of civil and criminal fees, fines and forfeitures, and timber production on School Trust Lands.
We manage these Funds and the remaining School Trust Lands for the benefit of public school libraries, the University of Wisconsin, and the state�s citizens. See our Common School Fund Brochure and our Normal School Fund Brochure for details.
We also maintain a rich archive of historical records related to the agency�s past and present land holdings.
With only 9.5 full-time employees we manage over $1 billion in Trust Fund assets and 76,000 acres of School Trust Lands - at no cost to the taxpayer. By distributing over 96 cents on every dollar earned from our investments to our K-12 public school beneficiaries, our trust fund management is unrivalled by our counterparts in the public and private sector.
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Following a redesign in 2010, the Acura RDX is nearly identical to 2011's model. The small SUV again features bold, angular exterior looks in keeping with the rest of the Acura lineup.
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Aggressive looks; athletic performance and ride; powerful, efficient powertrain; strong standard feature list
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In a crowded luxury crossover segment, the Acura RDX has proven itself to be a competent and worthy performer. With its standard amenities and impressive Tech Package, plus its sporty turbocharged engine, the RDX is a people-mover at the head of the class.
A compact luxury crossover SUV, the 2012 Acura RDX is powered by a 2.3-liter 4-cylinder turbocharged engine that produces 240 hp and 260 lb-ft of torque. Equipped with a 5-speed automatic transmission the RDX fuel consumption falls within an EPA estimated range of 17 mpg city to 24 mpg highway, depending on drivetrain selection (FWD or optional AWD). Features include rearview camera, leather seats, HID healights, automatic climate control, premium surround sound system, USB/iPod integration, and navigation. Vehicle safety is comprised of a six-airbag system, vehicle stability assist, anti-lock braking, electronic brake distribution, and brake assist. The RDX is backed by a 4-year/50,000-mile warranty.


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BUFFALO, N.Y. (December 5, 2012) — The Buffalo Sabres today announced that MSG will continue its lineup of Sabres programming on Monday nights with the premiere of another classic game on Dec. 10 at 8 p.m. The night's episode will feature the Sabres' emotional final game at Buffalo Memorial Auditorium, the team's home for 26 years, on April 14, 1996. The premiere of Buffalo Sabres: Rafters Club Roundtable, an in-depth discussion with a panel of Sabres legends, will follow the classic game broadcast at 10 p.m.
The game marked the end of an era for the Sabres. "The Aud," as it was affectionately nicknamed, had been the Sabres' home since the team's inception in 1970 and was finally closing its doors due to the team moving into its new arena, Marine Midland Arena (now First Niagara Center), the next season. Devoted Sabres fans who had packed The Aud for over a quarter century were treated to one final Sabres victory in the legendary arena, as Buffalo defeated the visiting Hartford Whalers, 4-1, in the final game of the 1995-96 season.
After the Sabres' win over the Whalers, Pat LaFontaine, the team's captain, put a final, ceremonial puck into the net amidst a standing ovation from the crowd to officially close The Aud. LaFontaine, who was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 2003, provides special commentary throughout the two-hour re-airing of the game.
Following the classic game broadcast, MSG will premiere Buffalo Sabres: Rafters Club Roundtable, which is an in-depth interview with members of the Buffalo Sabres Rafters Club. The club is comprised of Gilbert Perreault, Rene Robert, Danny Gare and LaFontaine, all of whom have had their jersey numbers retired by the organization. The legendary Sabres players sat down with Brian Duff to discuss a variety of topics, including their time playing in Buffalo, favorite moments in Sabres history and what it means to be ambassadors of the team.
Viewers in the Buffalo and Rochester markets will be able to watch the programming on MSG, while viewers in the Syracuse, Binghamton and Albany markets can watch on the MSG+ network. DirecTV subscribers can view Monday's classic game broadcast on channels 638 and 638-1(HD).


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The Los Alamos Hilltopper girls basketball team picked up an important win Thursday night.
Los Alamos held the Albuquerque Academy Chargers to just one point in the first quarter and just five points in the fourth quarter to earn a big road victory, 41-30.
Academy (0-3) rallied to cut the Hilltopper lead down to 17-14 at the break but the Hilltoppers scored 13 points in the third quarter and 11 points in the fourth quarter to seal the win.
It was the first win by the Hilltoppers over a Class 4A team. The Hilltoppers (2-1) will face another Class 4A team Saturday night at home when they play the Moriarty Pintos (0-3). Moriarty is averaging only 21.3 points per game this season and was held to 13 points Tuesday against Hope Christian and 20 points Thursday against Belen.
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A fire has broken out on Eastbourne Pier.
East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service crews are at the scene of the incident which has been documented by onlookers posting photographs on Twitter.
Pictures show onlookers watching thick black smoke rising up from the pier and its building.
There have been no reports of injuries.
East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service said on its website: "We were alerted at 15.13 on 30 July 2014 to reports of a small fire - believed to be in wall panelling - in a part of the pier housing arcade games.
"Due to the nature of the building involved, a number of crews have been sent to the scene, including those from Eastbourne, Uckfield, Pevensey and Hailsham."
The incident is ongoing, the fire service added.
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PLYMOUTH, Minn. (AP) – A multiple-alarm fire has forced dozens of people from a Plymouth apartment building.
Fire departments from as far away as Eden Prairie and Bloomington were called to help fight the fire that heavily damaged the 62-unit apartment building.
Minnesota Public Radio News reports Plymouth Fire Chief Richard Kline says the initial call at 3 a.m. Friday involved a fire in an air conditioning unit. Kline says fire officials will allow residents to temporarily return to their homes to collect essential belongings.
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Leibovitz's New Exhibition Graces Our National Parks
Renowned photographer Annie Leibovitz's new exhibition, "WOMEN: New Portraits," is only appearing in two cities in the United States. In San Francisco, this free exhibition (through April 17) will be right here in the Presidio, along Crissy Field. Read on for details and ticket info. more >>
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Bird Call: GGRO Seeks New Volunteer Citizen-Scientists for Fall Season
Interested in studying hawks, falcons, and eagles as a volunteer with the Golden Gate Raptor Observatory? Learn about May recruitment meetings, and hear about the wonder of this work from current banders and hawkwatchers—some of whom have been volunteering for over two decades! more >>
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A Record-High Number of Plovers: What Does It Mean?
In January, a record number of Western snowy plovers were spotted at Ocean Beach. What are some possible reasons for this sky-high count? Read the latest on park monitoring of these threatened species—and learn what you can do to help their chances of survival. more >>
Flower Power: Photo Exhibit Seeds Hope in Mitigating Climate Change
Supported in part by the Parks Conservancy, an exhibition of wildflower photos by Rob Badger and Nita Winter (through March 27 at the San Francisco Main Public Library) inspires hope in reducing the impacts of climate change. See more beautiful images, captured in our parks. more >>
Urban Fellow Connects East Bay Communities with Parks
As the National Park Service celebrates its Centennial in 2016, a major goal is to bring more diverse and younger visitors to the parks. Here in the Bay Area, Kieron Slaughter is developing programs to do just that—with a little help from the Institute at the Golden Gate. more >>
Plight of the Pinnipeds: El Niño and Suffering Seals and Sea Lions
The Marine Mammal Center, based at Fort Cronkhite, rescued 1,800 animals in 2015—three times the average. Learn about one culprit, domoic acid, and how it's produced, how seals and sea lions are affected, and why El Niño exacerbates its effects. more >>
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Buffalo Soldiers: The First African American 'Park Rangers'
On the 150th anniversary of the formation of the African American Buffalo Soldiers regiments, learn about their vital role in the history of the national parks (and of the Presidio)—and discover why Teddy Roosevelt had a special place in his heart for them. more >>
GGRO Helps Raptor Conference Soar to New Heights
Nearly 400 biologists from 12 countries gathered in Sacramento last month for a milestone conference on birds of prey. How did it go? Read the reflections of Allen Fish, director of the Golden Gate Raptor Observatory, which helped host the historic event. more >>
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Keep it Simple in the New Year: Resolve to Get Outside!
Nothing could be easier—or more healthful—than resolving to spend more time outside in the new year. Learn about the benefits of exercise and experiences in nature—and discover helpful resources for beginning new explorations of your Golden Gate National Parks. more >>
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Like a lot of things in Abu Dhabi, Yas Island has its share of superlatives: world's fastest roller coaster, first roller coaster in a waterpark, only hotel to straddle a Grand Prix Formula1 race track. That probably gives you an accurate picture of this $40 billion sophisticated adult adventure land, but we have to keep it going. It's that amazing.
You can drive a professional racecar around the F1 Grand Prix track. Surf the largest sheet wave in the world at the futuristic Yas Waterworld. Play golf on one of Golf Magazine's "Top 10 New International Golf Courses", Yas Links. Or compete in a Ferrari Spider on the drag-race coaster, on twisting parallel tracks based on real GT racecourses.
Have a cocktail in the Yas Viceroy; a five star hotel built half on land, half over water and checkout the famed Cipriani, overlooking the Yas Marina. Go shopping at the 280,000 sq.m. Yas Mall with Rogo's Rollercoaster Restaurant. Wee!
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In the 1970s millions of trees were planted on this desert island by Sheikh Zayed to make it more habitable. Today thousands of animals roam free, including gazelle, oryx, llama, rhea, giraffe, and ostrich in the Arabian Wildlife
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The waters surrounding the tiny island of Sir Bani Yas are teeming with marine life. Divers and snorkelers can expect to see dolphins, turtles, exotic fish and more. Guided excursions are available.
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Fender Release New Generation Entry-Level Guitars, Modern Player Series
Introducing the Fender Modern Player SeriesSince its establishment in the 1940s, Fender have been known to produce quality entry-level instruments at extremely reasonable prices. The new Fender Modern Player series of guitars is the next generation of entry-level instruments with improved style, design and performance. The Modern Player series presents four new solid-body electric guitars and three bass guitars in what could be seen as an 'unconventional' new take on Fenders well-known and respected instruments. The new series brings the return of some classic favourites and revives some not so popular models from the Fender repertoire.
The 8 Models & Features from the Fender Modern Player Range
The Modern Player Telecaster has been updated in both the Telecaster Plus HSS and Thinline Deluxe models. The Telecaster Plus HSS is a rather special guitar among the Telecaster family as it features a three-way pickup system consisting of Modern Player Strat, Tele and Humbucking pickups on the Vintage-style six-saddle strings-through-body hardtail bridge. Reinventing the classic Telecaster style and design, the Modern Player Telecaster Thinline Deluxe simply exudes elegance and flair. Featuring two single-coil Modern Player MP-90 pickups and three-position pickup switching toggle.
Perhaps the sore thumb of the bunch, the Modern Player Marauder returns from the grave with appealing new modern features including Modern Player Jazzmaster neck pickups, three-coil Fender Triplebucker bridge pickup and five-way pickup switching with lower horn blade selector switch. As it was last seen in the 1960s the Marauder "2.0" is the epitome of the Modern Player series, combining beautifully updated designs with exceptional hardware and performance ability, affordable quality guitars packing a vintage kick.
The new Modern Player Jaguar and Jaguar Bass are simply "no frills" editions of the prevalent Fender models, purely aesthetic quality and performance. The Modern Player Jaguar looks, feels and performs leaner and meaner than ever before. With impressive features like two single-coil Modern Player MP-90 pickups, three-way toggle switching, Jazz Bass- style volume and tone knobs and classic-style Adjusto-Matic bridge with an anchored tailpiece, the Modern Player Jaguar may rival some of the higher end guitars.
Back with a vengeance is the classic Fender Telecaster Bass, featuring an additional massive Modern Player Wide Range Precision Bass bridge pickup. Knurled 'chrome dome' neck and bridge pickup volume and master tone controls, vintage style bridge including four brass saddles on an alder body.
Although there have been many Jazz Bass models in the past, the Modern Player Jazz Bass is a "volcanic" new take on the Jazz Bass style as it features something that its predecessors did not, dual Modern Player humbucking Jazz Bass pickups (bridge and centre).
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A motorcyclist has been killed in a collision with a four-wheel-drive in NSW's Hunter region, taking the state's holiday road toll to 13 and the national toll to 48.
Police said the man, aged in his 60s, died at the scene following the crash on the Putty Road at Howes Valley about 50km south of Singleton about 5.15pm (AEDT) on Thursday.
The cause of the crash is being investigated and police will prepare a report for the coroner.
Police, meanwhile, have launched an internal investigation into the death of another motorcyclist after a police chase at Heatherbrae, north of Newcastle, on Boxing Day.
Officers stopped the 40-year-old man at an RBT station at Fern Bay and found he did not hold a current rider's licence.
Police said that when the man sped away, officers pursued him for about 15km before his bike crashed into a metal pole on Masonite Road.
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West Texas Intermediate crude gained for the sixth time in seven days as the dollar weakened and inventories fell at a major storage hub. The U.S. benchmark narrowed its discount to Brent crude for a fifth week.
WTI rose to a three-week high as the dollar slid to a one-week low against the euro after a report showed U.S. inflation is contained. Stockpiles at Cushing, Oklahoma, decreased last week to the lowest level since December, according to the Energy Information Administration. Futures pared their advance as U.S. stocks retreated after an index of consumer confidence unexpectedly slipped. The spread between WTI and Brent is set for a weekly drop even as Brent climbed more than WTI today.
"WTI's been holding strong and the Brent-WTI spread is a big mover here," said Bill Baruch, a senior market strategist at commodities trading firm Iitrader.com in Chicago. "It's a currency trade. The confidence number and the equities are putting pressure on oil."
Futures for April delivery rose 42 cents to $93.45 a barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange, the highest settlement since Feb. 20. Prices gained 1.6% this week. Volume was 3.3% below the 100-day average for the time of day at 2:35 p.m.
Brent for May delivery gained 86 cents, or 0.8%, to $109.82 a barrel on the London-based ICE Futures Europe exchange. Volume was 6.5% below the 100-day average.
Brent Spread
The May Brent contract was $16 more expensive than WTI futures for the same month. April Brent expired yesterday at $109.42 a barrel, $16.39 higher than the same-month WTI contract.
The gap between Brent and WTI will average about $16 this year and narrow to $9 in 2014 as new pipeline capacity lowers the cost of moving crude to Gulf Coast refiners from the central U.S., the EIA, the Energy Department's statistical arm, said in a monthly report this week. The spread will average $7.50 in the second quarter of this year, Goldman Sachs Group Inc. said in a March 11 report.
The dollar headed for its first weekly loss against the euro since the start of February after the Labor Department reported that U.S. consumer prices increased 2% in the 12 months ended in February, after a 1.6% year-over-year gain the prior month.
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Just use a Chinese Spindle, I have the VFD already.
Get a BT30 Spindle, belt driven and use the same Chinese spindle to power it. This allows me some gearing options too.
Use the same BT30 Spindle and go AC Servo. Anything over 1.5KW needs to be 3 Phase and is fairly expensive. £1500 probably for a 4KW AC Servo and Drive.
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One other thing not mentioned or consdiered is weight.?
The combined weight of Spindle cartridge, motor and all that concrete will most likely require some form of counter balance. Servo alone unless large KW won't be enough I think.
My big mill has got Int40 (Same as taper BT40 with slightly different holder) spindle with 5.5Kw Inverter Motor which spins at 7500rpm and the motor alone is too heavy for one man to safely handle. The pulley alone (which uses 2 x multi V belts not HTD.!!) must weigh same as 2.2Kw spindle.
Recently I removed the head unit from column and reckon it must weigh 500kg. There is 10" sqr 3ft long Solid steel block runs down the centre of column that counter balances it. The whole thing can be lifted up/down turning the ballscrew by hand.!!
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Thats a beast JAZZ, what sort of size rail does the head/bed run on??
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The head and carriage run on 3" chromed box ways the bed runs on chromed Dove tails all fitted with piped lube system handled by controller so constant lube while moving.!! . . . Floats like butterfly stings like Bee-astard if get in it's way. . .Lol
1.8Kw Ac Servo's connected to 32mm 5m pitch C3 Ground ballscrews with 2:1 ratio with 5.5Kw Spindle spinning 6" face mill in back gear and don't stop for anything, be that clamps , vices, people or walls.!!! . . . . Scary Can't wait to get it chomping properly.
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The Platte River stretches across three states -- Colorado, Wyoming and Nebraska -- and is home to the endangered whooping crane, interior least tern, and pallid sturgeon and the threatened piping plover. The report focuses on Nebraska's central Platte River and examines the current "critical habitat" designations for the piping plover and whooping crane and whether or not they were supported by existing science. The committee found the agencies' decisions were scientifically valid at the time they were made. However, future decisions should be based on newer scientific approaches. Human activities and increased attacks by predators on nests are also contributing to the continuing drop in numbers of piping plovers and interior least terns. The report also finds that other agency decisions, such as habitat-suitability guidelines and instream-flow recommendations were based on valid science.
Key Messages
- Because piping plovers are mobile and able to find alternative nesting sites, changes in habitat may not be as severe as they would be otherwise, but no studies have been conducted to support or reject this hypothesis.
- Current central Platte River habitat conditions adversely affect the likelihood of survival of the piping plover, and, on the basis of available understanding, those conditions have adversely affected the recovery of the piping plover.
- Current habitat conditions on the central Platte River adversely affect the likelihood of survival of the interior least tern in much the same fashion as they affect the likelihood of survival of the piping plover and that on the basis of available information, current habitat conditions on the central Platte River adversely affect the likelihood of recovery of the interior least tern.
- Current habitat conditions on the lower Platte River (downstream of the mouth of the Elkhorn River) do not adversely affect the likelihood of survival and recovery of the pallid sturgeon because that reach of the river appears to retain several habitat characteristics apparently preferred by the species: a braided channel of shifting sandbars and islands; a sandy substrate; relatively warm, turbid waters; and a flow regime that is similar to conditions that were found in the upper Missouri River and its tributaries before the installation of large dams on the Missouri.
- Given available knowledge, current central Platte habitat conditions adversely affect the likelihood of survival of the whooping crane, but to an unknown degree.
- Habitat selection (to the extent that it can be measured) on multiple geographic scales strongly suggests that Nebraska provides important habitat for whooping cranes during their spring migration.
- Regarding the critical understanding and modeling that DOI has used to explain the connections among stream flow, sediment movement, vegetation, and habitats, the committee found that valid science was used when recommendations were made in the past but that future decisions must rely on the use of newer methods and perspectives, particularly the concept of normative flow regimes.
- The committee found numerous gaps in knowledge. Addressing them could substantially improve science and management for the river, its human population, and its threatened and endangered species.
- The committee found that sufficient scientific knowledge and understanding exist and have been used to make informed decisions about the management of water resources, the Platte River, and the threatened and endangered species that use the river as habitat.
- The designation of central Platte River migratory stopover habitat as critical to the species is therefore supported because the birds have specific requirements for roosting areas that include open grassy or sandy areas with few trees, separation from predators by water, and proximity to foraging areas such as wetlands or agricultural areas.
- The designation of central Platte habitat as critical habitat for the piping plover is scientifically supportable. Until the last several years, the central Platte supported substantial suitable habitat for the piping plover, including all primary constituent elements required for successful reproduction by the species.
- Those gaps are mostly related to problems of integration of the various lines of scientific investigation, a focus on highly localized rather than more broadly based ecosystem perspectives, a lack of analysis of basinwide connections, a lack of standardized procedures for data collection among government and private agencies, and lack of understanding of the relative cost effectiveness and distributional consequences of alternative conservation measures.


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A retired paediatrician says health care for women, babies and children at Withybush Hospital is on a 'precipice of disaster' and Pembrokeshire residents must fight to keep services in the county.
Dr Arabinda Palit came to work in the area in 1973 and was one of the key campaigners bringing paediatric and neonatal care to Withybush when health bosses wanted services based in Carmarthen.
Forty years on the drive to centralise services further east continues but Dr Palit, from Narberth, maintains that now, as in 1973, the geography of Pembrokeshire renders the idea dangerous.
"When I first joined I was appointed to be based in Carmarthen - the philosophy was Carmarthen led and Haverfordwest would be a satellite unit. People would say 'locals all want you at Haverfordwest but that's silly, it should be in Carmarthen'.
"But as soon as I came here it was obvious that you couldn't do paediatrics, including babies, from Carmarthen," Dr Palit told the Western Telegraph.
He then had to persuade the powers that be, including a visit to lobby the Welsh Office, that a unit needed to be developed in Haverfordwest.
The plan was eventually approved but Dr Palit was told the unit would not be viable and 'when it's in trouble don't come to us'.
"That trouble never came," said Dr Palit, who retired in 2002. "This is a viable unit and it has been viable.
"They changed their view because of public pressure at that time and it has been proved right medically, it has been a viable unit.
"I was the only paediatrician in those days and if I was able to do that single handed there's no reason four or five paediatrician aren't able to do it.
"It's really on a precipice of disaster; once it goes it won't come back."
Centralising services in larger units would result in better care, Dr Palit said, but context is key and the large geographic area of Pembrokeshire complicates the situation, with many residents already having to travel significant distances to Withybush.
"The distance - that is the main argument. If the distance was not a problem nobody would deny the fact that they should set up a big unit to serve the population. There are countless number of patients coming from St Davids or Fishguard that would have died going to Carmarthen, even with a helicopter flying.
"Of course money is involved, they are just hiding behind the dogma that centralising is best, and it is best, but it's out of context here, here it's not best.
"Ideally things would be centralised but it won't work here because it's a huge area. People always talk of the quality of service here.
"It's impossible to have best care everywhere but they should decide what is best for this geography. It's best to have everything but if you can't have everything you've got to have the minimum and that's the minimum," he added.
Dr Palit also championed the care currently provided by paediatrics and the special care baby unit saying it was not 'inferior' to anywhere else and he encouraged residents to fight to keep services in Pembrokeshire.
"It is only a done deal unless we don't really, really fight for it.
"It's imperative people fight if they want to see the good care for their children.
"The thing that drives people to fight for it is they know they will fail the local children if they don't," he said.
The next demonstration organised by SWAT (Save Withybush Action Team) is due to be held following Health Minister Mark Drakeford's final decision on Hywel Dda's proposals, which is expected on January 21.


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The saying for the Beirut Veterans of America is, �The first duty is to remember.�
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The saying for the Beirut Veterans of America is, �The first duty is to remember.�
And after this past week�s events, as long as we do remember those that sacrificed so much, they will always live on.
All that gathered spoke publicly and privately of the days before, the days after and, of course, the fateful day that joined us as one. We all remembered. Those that couldn�t be physically present sent their well wishes, thoughts and prayers.
I do not want to slight any of those who attended, coordinated, contributed to and participated in the many honors justly given to our Beirut veterans this week.
I would just like to pull back the curtain a bit more to highlight some of those that were behind the scenes in making this a very memorable, honorable and successful commemorative anniversary.
This is just my perspective of those selfless individuals that worked so diligently to ensure that success. Those that I do not mention here, I give my apologies and my heartfelt thanks for your efforts. There are heroes on both sides of the Beirut Memorial wall � those that we honor eternally signified by their names engraved in granite and those that keep their memory alive.
To mention the myriad of tasks and efforts of each wouldn�t do justice. So let me just say thank-you to those on the other side of that curtain: Danny Joy; Fernando Schiefelbein; and �Pirate� of the AFMC.
I would also like to give my appreciation to another former Marine, Beirut veteran and a very notable celebrity. A few of us contacted this person some months ago to invite him to the remembrance. And without the fanfare that would normally place him into the center of the spotlight, he placed aside his many commitments to join us.
Remember, none will ever be forgotten.
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Figure 46. Congenital Syphilis—Reported Cases Among Infants by Year of Birth and Rates of Primary and Secondary Syphilis Among Women, United States, 2000–2009
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