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Florida Driver's License: When You Can Apply
|Type of License
|15 (First Timers)
|Learner's License
|Complete a Traffic Law and Substance Abuse Education (TLSAE) course. Also pass a Knowledge Test, a Vision Test, and a Hearing Test.
|16+ (Learner's License Holders)
|Intermediate License
|Must have held Learner's License for one year. Practice driving for 50 hours (10 hours at night) and pass a Driving Test.
|18+ (First Timers)
|Full-Privileged (Adult) License
|Complete a Traffic Law and Substance Abuse Education (TLSAE) course. Also pass a Knowledge Exam, a Vision Test, a Hearing Test, and a Driving Test.
|18+ (Learner's License Holders)
|Full-Privileged (Adult) License
|Pass a Driving Test.
|18+ (Intermediate License Holders)
|Full-Privileged (Adult) License
Note 1: To apply for any type of license, you must first obtain consent from your parents or guardians if you are under 18 years of age and neither married nor an emancipated minor.
Note 2: If more than one line of this table applies to you, you can choose either option unless otherwise specified.
Florida Driver's License & Permit FAQ
How Can I Apply for my FL Driver's License? Frequently Asked Questions
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How old must I be in order to apply for a license in Florida?To begin the licensing process, an applicant must be at least 15 years old.
What type of documents should I take with me when I go to apply for my license in Florida?Take these items with you when you go to apply for your license in Florida:
- Proof of Identity such as your Birth Certificate or United States Passport.
- Proof of Social Security Number such as your Original Social Security Card or your W-2 displaying your social security number.
- Proof of Substance Abuse and Traffic Law courses
- Proof of Address such as a utility bill, cable bill, etc.
- Parental Consent Form - Minor Driver Applicant Form. If you are under 18 and are not married one parent must sign your license application.
How do I qualify for a permit in Florida?In order to get a permit in Florida, you must:
- Be at least 15 years old
- Have Proof of Substance Abuse and Traffic Law courses
- Be able to provide proof of address
- Pass the vision test
- Pass the hearing test
- Pass the written test Have a signed Parental Consent form (if you are under age 18)
Where should I go when it's time to apply for my Florida license?The Division of Driver's Licenses has offices located everywhere throughout the state of Florida. Office hours are Monday through Friday 8 a.m. until 5p.m. You can find all of the locations along with their contact information at http://www.flhsmv.gov/offices/ . The permit test can also be taken online in Florida in conjunction with a Drug and Alcohol course. Schools such as www.123driving.com can provide this for you.
How do I contact the Florida DMV office?To find your individual DMV office, you should log on to http://www.flhsmv.gov/offices/ . If you would like to speak to a customer service center representative call (850) 617-2000 Monday through Friday 7a.m. to 5:45p.m.
Who needs to bring me for my permit test?Your parents can bring you because they must sign your application. If they aren't able to bring you, a licensed driver age 21 older may bring you. Just be sure that your application has been signed already by your parents in front of a notary public.
Will I have to get a physical in order to get a license in Florida?No. A physical isn't required when getting a license in Florida.
Is a vision test required in order to get a license in the state of Florida?Yes. The vision test is done on an eye machine located at the driver's license counter. Vision tests are done at all license offices. If you score worse than 20/40, you will be referred to an eye specialist.
Where should I go for my driver's license photo in Florida?You don't have to worry about your driver's license photo. It will be taken at the DMV office once you pass your written test.
How do I apply for my Florida driver's license?Here are the steps you should take when you begin the licensing process.
- Step 1: Take a required Learners Permit (Traffic Law and Drug/Alcohol) Course.
- Step 2: Gather your required identification documents
- Step 3: Take the DMV written Exam (if you are 15 or older) either at a DMV office or online with a state approved Online Licensing course.
- Step 4: Go to your local DMV office to take your vision test and hearing test
- Step 5: Have your picture taken and receive your learner's permit.
Do I need to put up hair when taking driver's license photo?You may wear your hair the same way you would normally wear it; however, it should not be covering your face or your eyes. The purpose of the photo is to be able to identify who you really are. Besides, you would not want to hide that amazing face!
What make-up to wear when I get my FL driver's license picture taken?Wear your normal make-up; however, the less make-up the better. As long as you are not wearing so much make-up to where you are unrecognizable, you will be fine!
Why is it best not to smile when taking your drivers license picture?Some states are moving towards face recognition technology that will be able to uniquely identify each individual. A straight face on the photo helps distinguish who you really are. This is all in an effort to stop fraud.
What are some tips for getting the best out of the driver's license picture?Look straight into the camera and keep a calm and relaxed face!
What will happen after I apply for my Florida driver's license?After you pass your written exam, you will receive your learner's permit. If you are 18 or under you must wait at least 12 months before applying for your road test. If you are older than 18, you may apply for your license as early as the same day you get your learner's permit.
I have a question that's not answered above. What do I do?If you can't find the answer to your question above or need any further assistance, you're welcome to contact us directly at email@example.com.
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""This site is great. I kinda waited a while to get my permit but I decided it was getting late so I made a last minute decision to get my permit the next week. So I came here and studied the entire week for about an hour and a half each day and when it came to doing the test, I finished in about 6 minutes and only got 1 wrong out of 40 questions.""Aaron Hernandez, Florida
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Thursday, March 5, 2009
So how's this catching thing going?
So far...(BA/OBP/SLG)
Quintero: 0x9, 1K. .000/.000/.000
Palmisano: 0x5. .000/.000/.000
Towles: 1x6, 1BB, 2Ks. .167/.167/.286
Santangelo: 0x1, 1BB. .000/.500/.000
Castro: 1x3, 1K. .333/.333/.333
Maybe I shouldn't have been so curious...
4 comments:
- TJ Vetrone said...
wow, I just started thinking about this. Was going to do this in my next blog. Do you mind if I reference your analysis in it? It's a rather new one but I would greatly appreciate it.
As far as what to make of the plethora of catchers, I feel that it's still a little early to tell but Towles is clearly the lead with Castro close behind. I would say Q is ahead as they have given him the backstop duties more than the rest but he can't seem to hit a wiffle ball off a tee with a big red bat at the moment.
- March 5, 2009 at 11:17 AM
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TJ - no problem! Give me the link once you post it and I'll link to it.
As far as the catchers go, I think Palmisano has shown enough to this point (and that's a big qualifier) to warrant a spot on the 25-man roster, at least in a backup/spot-starting role.
So the question is: what do you do with everyone else? Castro probably could use some everyday work. Where would he find that? Round Rock? Whoever doesn't become C1, presuming Palmisano (who would go back to the Orioles, along with $25,000 if he doesn't make the ODR) isn't C2, would go to Round Rock. That includes Towles or Quintero. Does that mean Castro goes to Corpus? Probably so.
I'm a healthy fan of competition, but Easy Eddie may have painted himself into a windowless, ladderless corner.
Nevertheless, I think your Opening Day catching situation will be Quintero (for his experience) and Palmisano (for the future). Towles goes to Round Rock with a voodoo doll of Quintero, and Castro hangs out in Corpus and Round Rock for 2009.
Of course if Q goes 0-for-Spring, and Towles shows some development, maybe Quintero gets traded.
- March 5, 2009 at 11:42 AM
- TJ Vetrone said...
I think Palmisano may get overlooked by the O's but they just lost Wieters for a little while (can't remember the length of time off the top of my head) but, who knows thus far as to the seriousness of his injury and it probably won't matter either way as he is still a kid and ole' vet Zaun is there already. I do think that will play a role into the Astros brain trust way of thinking (will he clear or weill he not?).
In MY opinion, I feel that they want to hold onto Towles and drop Q, who WILL end up going 0-Spring. My initial feeling in the Rule 5 was that when we picked up Palmisano, that Q was going to get traded as Towles was touted as the C of the future. The only debatable issue to that is that Q has the most experience of any of the guys by light years.
Maybe the question we are not throwing back and forth is who does Roy O want to throw the ball to in the end?
BTW, I liked the Voodoo doll thing, made me laugh, it's probably true.
- March 5, 2009 at 11:58 AM
- TJ Vetrone said...
It's posted. BTW, I retract my statement on Weiters being hurt, although I could have sworn I saw a report on him being hurt. Crazy day!
- March 5, 2009 at 2:30 PM

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Lake County, OH – The Lake County Board of Commissioners and Laketran, the regional public transportation authority, are partnering to improve transportation access for seniors to attend the plethora of activities offered at countywide Lake County senior centers.
Effective January 2019, Laketran, with help from the Senior Services Levy, will be offering door-to-door, Dial-a-Ride transportation to and from any Lake County senior center free of charge for Lake County residents 60 years and older. Free transportation will also extend to seniors traveling to and from volunteer activities with the Retired & Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP), after approval by RSVP.
"Removing transportation barriers for seniors is an important component in addressing social isolation by enabling individuals to more fully participate in an active community life," said Alyea Barajas, Senior Services Coordinator for the Lake County Commissioners. "Lake County is fortunate to have many wonderful opportunities to be socially engaged at the local senior centers and with RSVP. We are thankful for Laketran's ability to help us offer this service to seniors in a manner that is convenient and easy to access."
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"Men tend to outlive their driving ability by about six years and women, by about 10 years. It is just the beginning of a span of 25-30 years where the baby boomer generation will demand more transportation services and partnerships like this are vital to the quality of life for seniors in Lake County," explained Capelle.
Capelle also pointed out the new partnership simplifies the senior transportation program, which makes it easier for the user as well as to manage internally.
"What's best about this partnership is it's easy for seniors to understand. Simply, if you're over 60, Laketran can get you to any senior center in the county and it's free," explained Capelle.
To make a reservation for Laketran's Dial-a-Ride service, call (440) 354-6100.
Lake County will soon have a new Emergency Management Agency (EMA) Director following a Resolution passed by the Commissioners at their November 29th meeting.
Joseph Busher Jr. will start work on December 10th and receive training from current EMA Director Larry Greene who is set to retire on January 18th of 2019. The overlap will ensure a seamless transition by allowing time for Busher to become familiar with his new job responsibilities.
"I believe this is a tremendous opportunity for me to continue my career in public safety. This position gives me the ability to work with all public safety and private agencies collaboratively to prepare, plan for and mitigate against natural or manmade disasters. If an emergency should occur, using the Lake County Emergency Operation Plan to provide for the safety, response, support and recovery of all the citizens and communities of Lake County. It is truly an honor to have been chosen for this position," said Mr. Busher.
A resident of Concord Township, Busher has over 35 years in public service, 32 of which were spent with the Mentor Fire Department where he rose to the rank of Deputy Chief.
"First of all, I want to thank Larry Greene for his outstanding performance as our county's EMA Director during most of my tenure as Commissioner. He's leaving some big shoes to be filled, but the Busher family has a long history of public safety service in Lake County, and I am personally confident that Joe's experience and stellar reputation of dedication to duty will ensure that Lake County's citizens will continue to be well served and protected from unforeseen emergency situations", Commissioner Daniel P. Troy stated.
Greene, who has over 45 years in public safety, worked for the Lake County Sheriff's Office before being hired as county EMA Director in October of 2003. He and his family live in Leroy Township.
The EMA, among other responsibilities, coordinates disaster response and preparedness for Lake County. The EMA Director maintains the Emergency Operations Center in readiness and coordinates county programs with other first responders both locally and regionally.
During the October 25, 2018, Commissioners Meeting, the Board of Lake County Commissioners proclaimed November 2018 National Adoption Awareness Month in Lake County, Ohio. The Commissioners presented the Director of the Lake County Job & Family Services Matt Battiato and Probate Judge Mark Bartolotta with a resolution. The Commissioners urge the people of our community to help raise awareness about the children available for adoption, recognize the valuable service of adoptive families in our community, and to focus our attention on recruiting and licensing adoptive homes in order to give these children forever families.
Lake County Receives Favorable Audit for 2017
Lake County received a favorable opinion from the Auditor of State Dave Yost's Office continuing a record of strong performance in financial management and reporting for the County.
The Lake County Board of Commissioners received an "unmodified opinion" from the State Auditor following its annual audit of government financial conditions for 2017, the highest rating awarded to a governmental entity. The report is a testament to the County's management of operations, practices and fiscal accountability.
Each year the State Auditor's Office conducts intensive audits of financial statements of Lake County and randomly selects policies, procedures, contracts, journals and other records for review in order to test compliance with Government Auditing Standards and audit requirements of Title 2 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations Federal Regulations Part 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards (Uniform Guidance). The County's management is responsible for establishing and maintaining effective internal control over compliance with requirements of laws, regulations, contracts and grants applicable to federal programs. According to the report, no material weaknesses in the measures in place to supervise its operations were identified.
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During the September 19, 2018, Commissioners Meeting, Ms. Mallory Babika, Program Manager of the Forbes House and Ms.Paige Wilson, were presented with a proclamation proclaiming October 2018 Domestic Violence Awareness Month in Lake County, Ohio, and urges the citizens of Lake County to raise their awareness and watch for signs of potential issues of the members of our community, remember the lives lost due to domestic violence, and give hope to those still living with abuse.
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Nationwide Test of the Emergency Alert System to be Conducted on October 3, 2018
DATE: October 1, 2018
CONTACT: Kelly McGuire, Public Affairs
Phone 614-794-0908, Cell 614-206-1162
COLUMBUS – The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) in coordination with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) will conduct a nationwide test of the Emergency Alert System (EAS) and Wireless Emergency Alert (WEA) this Wednesday, October 3, 2018 beginning at 2:18 p.m. The test will evaluate the operational readiness of the infrastructure for distribution of a national message and determine whether technological improvements are needed.
The WEA system is used to warn the public about dangerous weather, missing children, and other critical situations through alerts on cell phones. It allows customers whose wireless provider participates in WEA and who own a WEA compatible wireless phone to receive geo-targeted alerts of imminent threats to safety in their area through unique tones and vibration. The national WEA test will use the same tone and vibration. The test message will display "Presidential Alert" and read "THIS IS A TEST of the National Wireless Emergency Alert System. No action is needed."
The WEA test will be sent through the Integrated Public Alert & Warning System (IPAWS), as part of the nation's modern alert and warning infrastructure that automatically authenticates alerts. The test is intended to ensure public safety officials have the methods and systems that will deliver urgent alerts and warnings to the public in times of an emergency or disaster.
"Because this is the first national test of the Wireless Emergency Alert capability, we want to make sure residents know this is only a test and not to be alarmed when they receive a "Presidential Alert" on their cell phones," said Jeffrey J. Young, Director of Franklin County Emergency Management & Homeland Security.
The EAS test will take place at 2:20 p.m. and is only available to EAS participants (e.g., radio and television broadcasters, cable systems, satellite radio and television providers, and wireline video providers). The test message will last approximately one minute and be similar to regular monthly EAS test messages with which the public is familiar.
Lake County, Ohio residents wil soon begin to see much-needed improvements to roads under the jurisdiction of the Lake County Engineer. The Board approved an accelerated two and a half year road improvement program. To facilitate this aggressive program, the Board will consider bond financing strategies with existing revenues and a new $5 motor vehicle license fee.
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Stylist Riawna Capri, of Nine Zero One Salon, created the hair look for Nina Dobrev at the 2013 Golden Globes. Her inspiration: "Nina's dress was very feminine so we wanted to compliment to the look with her hair." Make it "sweet and polished with a unique twist".
1.) In order to smooth Nina's hair and add shine, her hair was prepped with U LUXURY Shampoo and Conditioner, which are infused with crushed pearl, Hawaiian white honey and Argan oil. Next, Riawna used UNITE 7SECONDS Conditioner to detangle condition and protect hair.
2.) Next, she blow-dried hair using the UNITE 9-Row Denman Brush to smooth the cuticle of her hair.
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5.) UNITE BEACH DAY Spray was spritzed throughout the dry ponytail to add density to the hair.
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ANC Youth League chooses change ahead of Mangaung
It also announced that it wanted current ANC treasurer Matthews Phosa to take over as ANC deputy president, North West Premier as national chairperson, Human Settlements Minister Tokyo Sexwale as treasurer general and Italy's ambassador Thenjiwe Mtintso as deputy secretary general.
"Following intensive and robust discussions where young people deliberated at length on the best cadres in the movement to take forward the organisation to the next 100 years, intact and united, young people of South Africa are united behind a collective that represents the necessary fearlessness, energy and experience required to drive the programme for urgent and radical change demanded by the masses of our people," the league's spokesperson Khusela Sangoni-Khawe said in a statement on Friday.
ANC deputy president Motlanthe is expected to challenge party president Jacob Zuma for the party's hot seat, while Sports Minister Mbalula – a former youth league leader – will be up against Gwede Mantashe for the position of secretary general during the party's crucial elective Mangaung conference next month.
All ANC branches are expected to finalise their nomination process by November 27. This will be followed by provincial general councils where nominations will be officially announced.
So far Motlanthe and Mbalula are enjoying majority support in six provinces: Gauteng, Limpopo, Eastern Cape, Northern Cape, Western Cape and North West.
Zuma and Mantashe have an overwhelming support in Free State, Mpumalanga and KwaZulu Natal.
The youth league has historically assumed a role of king maker. It played a major role for the election of both Thabo Mbeki and Zuma as party presidents. But it remains to be seen if the young lions' will impact the outcome of the electoral conference this time around after the expulsion of its president, Julius Malema. The expulsion of Malema was interpreted by many as a strategy to neutralise the youth league after it made clear its preferred candidates shortly after its national conference in June last year.
Said Sangoni-Khawe: "We will work tirelessly to lobby across all sectors of society and in all corners of South Africa, speaking to young and old, friend and foe, for the leadership collective we have nominated to be elected by members of the ANC in Mangaung. Following the 53rd national conference, together with all members of the ANC, we will work with the elected leadership to bring about a better life for all. On our programme of action we will never retreat and our confidence that the leaders we are nominating are ideally suited to deliver it is unquestionable".


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Rep. Neugebauer, R-Texas, has introduced the Crop Risk Options Plan (CROP) Act, which would amend the Federal Crop Insurance Act in order to provide producers with the opportunity to purchase an area-wide policy that would cover all or a portion of the deductible under their individual policy. According to a statement released by Rep. Neugebauer, the CROP Act "would enable producers to insure crops against shallow losses, which can be 25 percent to 30 percent of a farmer's expected production."
Additional coverage allowed under the Neugebauer bill would trigger when area losses reach 10 percent, and indemnities under the additional coverage are limited to the amount of the deductible under the underlying individual policy. Premium subsidies for the additional coverage shall not be less than 60 percent.
The bill also calls for changes in the determination of a producer's actual production history (APH). Specifically, the bill would move from a 10-year average to a seven-year average with the highest and lowest experience dropped from the average, otherwise known as a seven-year Olympic average.


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Happy Thursday!
To start things off, the winner from yesterday's giveaway is Samm! Congratulations Samm! Check your inbox for an email requesting additional information needed to send you the prize.
Now, onto today's giveaway and sneak peak at Sew it All TV season 7. I was lucky enough to shoot an episode with the always delightful Ellen March. We used a fabric painting technique that involved crayons, sandpaper and heat. You'll have to catch the episode to get all the details or visit sewitalltv.com after March 1, 2014 to read about this exciting technique.
Today I am giving away some of my favorite sewing tools and items that came in handy when sewing the coasters I made for the show. There were several layers of fabric, and one was vinyl that I didn't want to pierce with pins. While it is possible to just pin in the seam allowance, it was exceptionally helpful to use the Getta Grip Clips to hold all the layers together while I stitched. Additionally, the Sewline Aqua Eraser is a fantastic tool to use when erasing marks from fabric. Discovering a way to safely remove pencil marks keeps me worry free when prepping a project.
These awesome tools could help you make the pillow I created for season 6. I am so proud to be in two episodes and love both the projects I have made. Check out the pillow I made for episode 612: Deco-Stitched Decor. You'll find full instructions to make your own pillow.
To win the Getta Grip Clips and Sewline Aqua Eraser answer the following question in the comments section below:
What is your favorite sewing tool?
One lucky winner will be chosen from the comments below to win the prize. The winner will be announced tomorrow. Happy sewing and good luck to all participants!
Remember to check your local PBS listings to determine when Sew it All will be airing in your neck of the woods. If it isn't on the schedule contact your local PBS station to let them know you would love to see the show locally. You can also visit sew.tv any time night or day to watch past episodes or purchase DVDs of each season at shopesewitall.com.


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STEEZ On-Ear Dance-Inspired Stereo Headphones
- Four color choices to match any style
- Certified in-line microphone* to adjust volume, play/pause/change tracks and answer/end calls
- Large 40mm drivers engineered with a high power handling/high efficiency design
STEEZ EFFECTS: Form, Function and Features
From the makers of STEEZ, the first-ever line of audio systems geared toward dancers, comes a new family of headphones, inspired by the emerging DJ and dance scene. STEEZ EFFECTS offers solid sound and high-style in a streamlined, light-weight package. The STEEZ family of headphones, beginning with the STEEZ EFFECTS, features polarizing style, unique sound tuning, and all-day listening comfort for all music lovers.
The new STEEZ EFFECTS are so affordable and yet deliver that DJ feel of the higher end models. From the outside, four different colors, Black, White, Red and Brown, gives listeners "look at me now" style as the plush, padded earcups provide long lasting comfort. On the inside, you get the power and performance you'd expect from Pioneer. Our expertise as the #1 DJ headphone brand gives us the advantage when it comes to designing truly amazing headphones and maintaining an entry level price. Features like single sided cord, adjustable headband, and included Made for iPhone® in-line mic with track forward/track back, play/pause and answer/end call button gives listeners full control without ever having to touch your phone.
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*Supported models: iPod touch (4th generation), iPod touch (3rd generation), iPod touch (2nd generation), iPod classic (120 GB, 160 GB), iPod nano (6th generation), iPod nano (5th generation), iPod nano (4th generation), iPod shuffle (4th generation), iPod shuffle (3rd generation), iPhone 4S, iPhone 4, iPhone 3GS, iPad 2, iPad
"Made for iPod," "Made for iPhone," and "Made for iPad" mean that an electronic accessory has been designed to connect specifically to iPod, iPhone, or iPad, respectively, and has been certified by the developer to meet Apple performance standards. Apple is not responsible for the operation of this device or its compliance with safety and regulatory standards. Please note that the use of this accessory with iPod, iPhone, or iPad may affect wireless performance.
Do not listen through headphones at an uncomfortable volume or at loud levels for long periods. Set the volume to low when you first plug in. Do not use when the headphones would be an unsafe distraction, such as while driving, biking, or crossing a street.
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The term cloning is used by scientists to describe many different processes that involve making duplicates of biological material. In most cases, isolated genes or cells are duplicated for scientific study, and no new animal results. The experiment that led to the cloning of Dolly the sheep in 1997 was different: It used a cloning technique called somatic cell nuclear transfer and resulted in an animal that was a genetic twin -- although delayed in time -- of an adult sheep. This technique can also be used to produce an embryo from which cells called embryonic stem (ES) cells could be extracted to use in research into potential therapies for a wide variety of diseases.
Thus, in the past five years, much of the scientific and ethical debate about somatic cell nuclear transfer has focused on its two potential applications: 1) for reproductive purposes, i.e., to produce a child, or 2) for producing a source of ES cells for research.
The technique of transferring a nucleus from a somatic cell into an egg that produced Dolly was an extension of experiments that had been ongoing for over 40 years. In the simplest terms, the technique used to produce Dolly the sheep - somatic cell nuclear transplantation cloning - involves removing the nucleus of an egg and replacing it with the diploid nucleus of a somatic cell. Unlike sexual reproduction, during which a new organism is formed when the genetic material of the egg and sperm fuse, in nuclear transplantation cloning there is a single genetic "parent." This technique also differs from previous cloning techniques because it does not involve an existing embryo. Dolly is different because she is not genetically unique; when born she was genetically identical to an existing six-year-old ewe. Although the birth of Dolly was lauded as a success, in fact, the procedure has not been perfected and it is not yet clear whether Dolly will remain healthy or whether she is already experiencing subtle problems that might lead to serious diseases. Thus, the prospect of applying this technique in humans is troubling for scientific and safety reasons in addition to a variety of ethical reasons related to our ideas about the natural ordering of family and successive generations.
Several important concerns remain about the science and safety of nuclear transfer cloning using adult cells as the source of nuclei. To date, five mammalian species -- sheep, cattle, pigs, goats, and mice -- have been used extensively in reproductive cloning studies. Data from these experiments illustrate the problems involved. Typically, very few cloning attempts are successful. Many cloned animals die in utero, even at late stages or soon after birth, and those that survive frequently exhibit severe birth defects. In addition, female animals carrying cloned fetuses may face serious risks, including death from cloning-related complications.
An additional concern focuses on whether cellular aging will affect the ability of somatic cell nuclei to program normal development. As somatic cells divide they progressively age, and there is normally a defined number of cell divisions that can occur before senescence. Thus, the health effects for the resulting liveborn, having been created with an "aged" nucleus, are unknown. Recently it was reported that Dolly has arthritis, although it is not yet clear whether the five-and-a-half-year-old sheep is suffering from the condition as a result of the cloning process. And, scientists in Tokyo have shown that cloned mice die significantly earlier than those that are naturally conceived, raising an additional concern that the mutations that accumulate in somatic cells might affect nuclear transfer efficiency and lead to cancer and other diseases in offspring. Researchers working with clones of a Holstein cow say genetic programming errors may explain why so many cloned animals die, either as fetuses or newborns.
The announcement of Dolly sparked widespread speculation about a human child being created using somatic cell nuclear transfer. Much of the perceived fear that greeted this announcement centered on the misperception that a child or many children could be produced who would be identical to an already existing person. This fear is based on the idea of "genetic determinism" -- that genes alone determine all aspects of an individual -- and reflects the belief that a person's genes bear a simple relationship to the physical and psychological traits that compose that individual. Although genes play an essential role in the formation of physical and behavioral characteristics, each individual is, in fact, the result of a complex interaction between his or her genes and the environment within which he or she develops. Nonetheless, many of the concerns about cloning have focused on issues related to "playing God," interfering with the natural order of life, and somehow robbing a future individual of the right to a unique identity.
Several groups have concluded that reproductive cloning of human beings creates ethical and scientific risks that society should not tolerate. In 1997, the National Bioethics Advisory Commission recommended that it was morally unacceptable to attempt to create a child using somatic cell nuclear transfer cloning and suggested that a moratorium be imposed until safety of this technique could be assessed. The commission also cautioned against preempting the use of cloning technology for purposes unrelated to producing a liveborn child.
Similarly, in 2001 the National Academy of Sciences issued a report stating that the United States should ban human reproductive cloning aimed at creating a child because experience with reproductive cloning in animals suggests that the process would be dangerous for the woman, the fetus, and the newborn, and would likely fail. The report recommended that the proposed ban on human cloning should be reviewed within five years, but that it should be reconsidered "only if a new scientific review indicates that the procedures are likely to be safe and effective, and if a broad national dialogue on societal, religious and ethical issues suggests that reconsideration is warranted." The panel concluded that the scientific and medical considerations that justify a ban on human reproductive cloning at this time do not apply to nuclear transplantation to produce stem cells. Several other scientific and medical groups also have stated their opposition to the use of cloning for the purpose of producing a child.
The cloning debate was reopened with a new twist late in 1998, when two scientific reports were published regarding the successful isolation of human stem cells. Stem cells are unique and essential cells found in animals that are capable of continually reproducing themselves and renewing tissue throughout an individual organism's life. ES cells are the most versatile of all stem cells because they are less differentiated, or committed, to a particular function than adult stem cells. These cells have offered hope of new cures to debilitating and even fatal illness. Recent studies in mice and other animals have shown that ES cells can reduce symptoms of Parkinson's disease in mouse models, and work in other animal models and disease areas seems promising.
In the 1998 reports, ES cells were derived from in vitro embryos six to seven days old destined to be discarded by couples undergoing infertility treatments, and embryonic germ (EG) cells were obtained from cadaveric fetal tissue following elective abortion. A third report, appearing in the New York Times, claimed that a Massachusetts biotechnology company had fused a human cell with an enucleated cow egg, creating a hybrid clone that failed to progress beyond an early stage of development. This announcement served as a reminder that ES cells also could be derived from embryos created through somatic cell nuclear transfer, or cloning. In fact, several scientists believed that deriving ES cells in this manner is the most promising approach to developing treatments because the condition of in vitro fertilization (IVF) embryos stored over time is questionable and this type of cloning could overcome graft-host responses if resulting therapies were developed from the recipient's own DNA.
For those who believe that the embryo has the moral status of a person from the moment of conception, research or any other activity that would destroy it is wrong. For those who believe the human embryo deserves some measure of respect, but disagree that the respect due should equal that given to a fully formed human, it could be considered immoral not to use embryos that would otherwise be destroyed to develop potential cures for disease affecting millions of people. An additional concern related to public policy is whether federal funds should be used for research that some Americans find unethical.
Since 1996, Congress has prohibited researchers from using federal funds for human embryo research. In 1999, DHHS announced that it intended to fund research on human ES cells derived from embryos remaining after infertility treatments. This decision was based on an interpretation "that human embryonic stem cells are not a human embryo within the statutory definition" because "the cells do not have the capacity to develop into a human being even if transferred to the uterus, thus their destruction in the course of research would not constitute the destruction of an embryo." DHHS did not intend to fund research using stem cells derived from embryos created through cloning, although such efforts would be legal in the private sector.
In July 2001, the House of Representatives voted 265 to 162 to make any human cloning a criminal offense, including cloning to create an embryo for derivation of stem cells rather than to produce a child. In August 2002, President Bush, contending with a DHHS decision made during the Clinton administration, stated in a prime-time television address that federal support would be provided for research using a limited number of stem cell colonies already in existence (derived from leftover IVF embryos). Current bills before Congress would ban all forms of cloning outright, prohibit cloning for reproductive purposes, and impose a moratorium on cloning to derive stem cells for research, or prohibit cloning for reproductive purposes while allowing cloning for therapeutic purposes to go forward. As of late June, the Senate has taken no action. President Bush's Bioethics Council is expected to recommend the prohibition of reproductive cloning and a moratorium on therapeutic cloning later this summer.
Prepared by Kathi E. Hanna, M.S., Ph.D., Science and Health Policy Consultant
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Fixing three water-damaged buildings will cost Beaufort County more than $18 million, according to its architecture consultant.
With about $10.5 million on hand, the county will have to borrow $7.7 million more to complete all three jobs, said its chief financial officer.
The biggest and most expensive task is the Beaufort County Courthouse; renovation cost is estimated at about $13.5 million. Repairs to the county administration building and detention center are estimated at $3.9 million and $600,000, respectively.
Administrator Gary Kubic said his staff will recommend a strategy to the Beaufort County Council this week.
"It might make more sense to move forward with the courthouse and detention center and hold off on the administration building," Kubic told the council on March 26.
Fraser Construction, a local builder, submitted a bid of $18,016,500 on the project in September. However, the county has delayed acceptance until the council decides on a course of action.
"We have delayed bid acceptance for several months," Kubic said. Joe Fraser of Fraser Construction has extended the bid offer but may not do so indefinitely, the administrator said.
Miles Glick of Glick Boehm Architects of Charleston outlined the renovation project for council members last week.
In addition to repairing existing and preventing future water damage, plans provide for a redesign of the courthouse to make it more appealing, provide more security and better utilize existing space, Glick said.
The exterior "arcade" at the front of the building would be enclosed to become part of the lobby, "capturing space you already own with the roof and foundation already there," the architect said.
Likewise, the rear balcony "is of little use except collecting water" and also would be enclosed to create about 2,200 more square feet of interior space, he said.
Aesthetically, the courthouse would take historic cues from its predecessor at the turn of the 20th Century, "making it an icon of the community, which is what a courthouse ought to be," Glick said. The old courthouse was built in the French "Second Empire" style with brick walls and a slate roof, he said.
The adjacent jail and administration building would complement the courthouse, which would remain "the gem of the complex," he said.
Renovation is required to replace water damage caused by "interior gutters" that failed, allowing water between the exterior and interior walls of the buildings, Glick said. "There's no way to exit incidental water that gets behind the skin," he said.
Glick Boehm Architecture was the county's technical consultant and "forensic architect" in litigation over three "failed building envelopes" at the courthouse, administration building and detention center. The County Council later hired GBA for $725,000 to provide design services on the three buildings.
In 2004, Michael Seekings of the Charleston law firm Leath, Bouch & Crawford filed suit on behalf of the county against 14 contractors, claiming buildings that should have lasted decades were in a state of "accelerated deterioration."
In April 2008, following a series of court-ordered mediation hearings, Seekings announced an $8.2 million settlement. The law firm's fee was a discounted 30 percent, leaving the county about $5.9 million for renovations.
County Chief Financial Officer David Starkey said another $5 million is available because a federal grant for the St. Helena Island Library allows capital improvement funds to be used elsewhere.
Beyond building costs, county officials must weigh the logistics of continuing operations through the construction process. So members of Beaufort County Council toured the federal courthouse on Bay Street last week, considering possible uses of the space that may be available to them soon.
The building served as the county courthouse for more than a century. It was built in 1884, renovated in 1936 and became the federal courthouse in 1994. But now it's on a list of 60 federal courthouses scheduled to be closed as a cost-cutting measure. The county still owns the building, which it leased to the federal government.


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PhuEk! 9 inch Bunny Qee custom submission for Toy2R upcoming Customized Toy
Exhibition and the release its Exclusive Toy2R Bunny Qee at APM in Hong Kong.
Enjoy yall while RebelTron...gearing up for its next Ultimate Operation.
Thursday, March 30, 2006
PhuEk! x Bunny Qee = RebelTron
Wednesday, March 29, 2006
Next-in-line project for Toy2R
Monday, March 27, 2006
PhuEk! x Munny = RebelOne
Saturday, March 25, 2006
Next-in-line project for Missing Link Toys
Sunday, March 19, 2006
PhuEk! @ ToyQube
Friday, March 10, 2006
2nd Custom Circus Punks Show and Auction
Tuesday, March 07, 2006
PhuEk! in Vinylpulse
Monday, March 06, 2006
The name Phu in short is a self-created lingo. Entirely imaginative and not based upon adherence to actuality.
3D art is his pursuit, especially in vinyl customizing. Phu's Phuturistic concept is a manifestation through his artistic form of thought and personalized treatment in which he exercises the habit of recycling.
And it's with this Phuturistic niche, Phu's customed vinyls have been commissioned and showcased in various international exhibitions and shows worldwide.
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Standoffs are used whenever flashed installations are requiredwith tile roofs, for example. All standoffs3, 4, 6, or 7 inches tallare compatible with Oatey No-Calk flashings and other non-collared flashings. STR raised-flange standoffs replace standard L-feet and fasten directly to SolarMount rails. STF flat-top standoffs support strut stringers that fasten to standard L-feet, a typical technique on large flat roofs.
Sets include 1 standoff and two lag bolts (3-1/2 x 5/16). Flat-top standoffs also include hardware to attach stringer to standoff.
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RunsWithLegos wrote:Is Will planning on making any new weapons?
Kind of sad for me that he is no longer selling from the website.
the enigma that is badger wrote:Sorry to hear you didn't have a good experience, but if you're based in the US, you might want to try G.I. Brick:
They're a brand new reseller that had a considerable amount of guidance from Will in setting up their business and site and are committed to providing the same quality service that BrickArms did. Even more fun: they keep BrickArms a family affair as G.I. Brick is owned and operated by Will's nephew and niece!
stubby wrote: my floppy penis gets first dibs on it for tradition's sake, but it doesn't seem likely that he'll want to stick around long enough to play.
stubby wrote:omg noob, balrogs are maiars too, don't you know anything
Ham701 wrote:I'll buy from any reseller better than Toywiz. They're based no more than 2 hours from me and it took 2 weeks to get my order, which even then was screwed up.
But anyways, the new packs look great.
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BERNE (Reuters) - Switzerland outlined plans on Friday to reform the way it taxes companies as it seeks to counter criticism from Brussels while trying to remain attractive to the many multinationals based in the country.
The Swiss have lured thousands of foreign companies including online retailer eBay (EBAY.O) and trading giant Glencore (GLEN.L) by taxing foreign profits at a lower rate than domestic earnings, a practice known as "ring fencing".
But the European Union says such tax breaks amount to "unauthorized state aid" and has given Switzerland a June 21 deadline to come up with alternatives if it wants to avoid sanctions.
Initial proposals made by a steering committee on Friday broadly recommended abandoning the ring-fencing practice as it has been conducted previously, in part by reducing standard corporate tax rates and introducing other kinds of tax breaks used in EU states.
The recommendations will now be the basis for consultations with the country's 26 fiercely independent Canton regional governments, who compete to attract companies resulting in current corporate tax rates ranging from 12 to 24 percent.
"We want to remain competitive," Finance Minister Eveline Widmer-Schlumpf told a news conference. "We have an interest to keep these mobile companies in Switzerland."
Firms with special tax status contributed about half of Switzerland's total corporate tax revenues of 8 billion Swiss francs ($8.34 billion), Widmer-Schlumpf said.
The proposals include using so-called license boxes to allow income from intellectual property to be taxed at a lower rate. License boxes also known as a "patent boxes" are already used in EU countries including Britain, Belgium and Luxemburg.
Fabian Baumer, head of tax policy at the Swiss tax administration, said it was possible the box concept could be broadened to include items such as brands.
But license boxes are deemed less appropriate for cantons like Geneva, home to commodity trading firms Vitol and Trafigura TRAFGF.UL, that make little use of special tax treatment for intellectual property.
Geneva has proposed a standard corporate tax rate of 13 percent for both foreign and domestic income. This compares with a current rate of around 24 percent for Geneva firms not qualifying for special tax rates.
Some officials have expressed concern that this unifying of rates at a lower level could leave a gaping hole in cantons' finances, forcing the Swiss Federal government to plug part of the gap.
So that it doesn't endanger strict rules limiting government debt, the finance department has set out options to compensate for the potential shortfall, including making savings elsewhere, systematically taxing dividends or increasing sales tax. ($1 = 0.9594 Swiss francs)
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|The Up Tempo Cafe
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|Tempo Four and Five
|The Up Tempo Cafe
|Tempo One
|Tempo Two
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|Tempo Four and Five
I moved to a new country, and I reaaaaally miss my old cafe. I want a French countryside style cafe! Or better yet, I'll take this cafe you proposed above!!!!
I ADORE the Tempo sisters! I don't drink coffee any more, but the herbal teas they offer are indescribable.
I sincerely think and believe that
I have never traveled so far and received such blessing from any other establishment ~ known or unknown. I'm told that you are "as I live and breathe",its silent "benefactour".
As it happens, more so than not, I was unable and, once again, forgetful in thanking the five sisters for their Divine service.
And so, I write to you this note of thanks ~ with heartfelt appreciation and a deep abiding sense of gratitude. Thank you for the respite, no matter its brevity. You have UP~lifted my Spirit and furnished me with provisions vital to greet the days and nights ahead.
Cleverly done. The landscape is really filling out now and it's a fun setting.
Thanks Ender - I hope you find the cafe you're looking for. :)
Thomas - of course they are equally famous for their tea blends. I should have mentioned that.
James - You're very welcome of course and I will be sure to pass along your good wishes to the sisters - they can always use the positive feedback, especially on a busy Monday morning.
Thanks Porky - there's more coming.
I wish more cafes looked like this!
love the final little sketch there, full figure bringing the coffee!
Thanks Austin :)
Thanks Chroma - I'm glad you stopped by.
I love the Up Tempo cafe. Hello fellow ben caldwell fan. :D
Hello Marc Johnston - thanks for stopping by. :)