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Aleph@UF includes cataloging procedures and policies used by the Cataloging and Discovery Services Department, George A. Smathers Libraries, University of Florida. Please send corrections and suggestions for new procedures to the Catalog Problems mailbox - firstname.lastname@example.com.
03-25-16 The "What to put on binding shelf" procedures have been updated. No substantive policy changes were made.
04-06-15 A procedure has been added for cataloging lost replacement material.
03-31-15 The instructions for adding the rush and bookplate mailboxes for Outlook 2013 have been updated and can be found on the Copy Cataloging tab
02-13-15 Instructions for running the stats for withdrawals have been added to the withdrawal procedure.
09--23-14 Effective immediately, serial HOL records should be coded with 853 00 and 854 00, rather than 853 20 and 854 20. This is a more accurate coding since our records lack the pattern detail needed for full compression and expansion. The suggested values at http://guides.uflib.ufl.edu/ufaleph/serialhold have been modified to reflect this change.
09-22-14 The following text has been added to the bookplate procedure http://guides.uflib.ufl.edu/ufaleph/bookplates: "When there is a letter with a diacritic in the url, replace the letter/diacritic combination with its corresponding unicode value (unicode table). Example: http://www.uflib.ufl.edu/tools/bookplate/donor.htm?donor=Gift in honor of: Luis Fernández-Cifuentes given by Efraín Barradas. The browser may automatically enter additional characters into the link (e.g., %20), but in Aleph it's not necessary for the link to contain those extra characters."
07-15-14 The procedure for handling Blu-ray/DVD combos has been updated to reflect the fact that we no longer retain the original Blu-ray case.
02-17-14 I have added a brief procedure for the case when DVD and Blu-ray discs are sold together in one case. They should not be left together when cataloged. The procedure is under Audio-Visual Material. Doug
12-11-13 The guidelines for dealing with looseleaf materials in Storage may be found under the Storage Tab. Connect directly at http://guides.uflib.ufl.edu/ufaleph/storagelooseleaf . Quick summary: Use the record you can find. Don't fret. Do what you can and move on. - Naomi
11-25-13 A complete reworking of the procedure for monographs with accompanying non-print material is now available. The old one still had many elements from NOTIS. Please note that there has been one major change. We will no longer be using the pt.n-of-m captioning when a monograph has accompanying material physically separated from the primary text. We will now use a basic term that describes the non-print resource such as CD, DVD, Blu-ray, etc. Please look over the procedure and let me know if you have any suggestions or notice an error - Doug.
10-15-13 Richard Phillips would like us to place any adds to existing records on a review shelf for him to look over and decide if he really wants to keep them. Just to be clear, this is only for LAC approvals, not for copy adds ordered individually. Typically only Copy Cataloging staff and Peter encounter these adds from the LAC approvals. If you aren't sure whether an add should be reviewed, ask Peter or Doug. The shelf is located in the area we share with Special Collections. Go toward Betsy's office. As you enter the room shared with Special Collections, the shelf is immediately to your right on the top shelf. Copy Cataloging staff should pull adds that Richard selects from the second shelf. Copies he wants to discard will be placed on the third shelf down. ... There have been a couple of questions about serial adds that we might receive via LAC approvals. Since what enters the collection is Richard's decision, he would be the person to contact if there is any question about retaining a serial item, or any other for that matter. In general, Richard would like to see any individual item of which we more than one copy, whatever it might be, if it is received via the LAC approval plan. So if we own an incomplete set of a monographic series or serial and we receive an item of that set we do not have in the LAC collection, then we would add it without question. If LAC already owns that particular item in the set, then would leave it for Richard to review.
10-10-13 There have been reports that some of submissions of SUL duplicate records via the Duplicate Record Report Form have not been recorded in the Duplicate Record Spreadsheet that SUL staff review to merge the records. If you enter information in the Duplicate Record Report Form, please confirm it is recorded in the Duplicate Record Spreadsheet (scroll to the bottom of the spreadsheet to check).
10-8-13 The default position of the STA field in Shared BIB is at the top of a record. Those records that have it at the bottom came over that way in the "base" record that was used for the merge. Saving the record will rearrange the fields putting the STA at the top of the record.
9-18-13 When you have a book with one holding record for FLARE and no holding records for any UF libraries, count this title as a new title, not as an add to an existing title as we would have when this title was in UFSTO. What can be confusing is that the OCLC holdings are still set for UF, so if you search the OCLC record, it will still say HELD BY FUG. This will change at some point when UF's OCLC holdings are removed and FLARE's set.
8-26-13 The Cat-Acq conference/training room, which is located in the space previously used for the library bookstore, is available for scheduling through Outlook. It is listed in the global address list under lib-conf-cat-acq. The third floor training room and third floor conference rooms have been removed from the global address list. The meetings that were scheduled for the third floor conference room have been transferred to the Cat-Acq conference room. This is not the case for any meetings that had been scheduled for the third floor training room.
8-20-13 It is very important that material on the rush shelves not be removed. We appreciate the effort to help out, but there are tracking issues with rush material and we need to see and distribute it ourselves. Even if the material would normally come to you, please don't remove it until it is placed in the rush basket for Contributed Cataloging or given directly to you in Copy Cataloging. Thanks.
6-14-13 There has been a change in protection of fields recently. The subfield 5 that protected fields during the merge will no longer serve that purpose for overlaid records on export from OCLC. The subfield 5 now only governs which library will display a field that should not display for other libraries. There is a list in the appendix of the Shared Bib Guidelines which shows which fields were protected by subfield 5 during the merge and which fields are now protected. The 500 field is on that list, so duplicate 500 fields will frequently be created and need to be weeded out after overlay. Sorry about that, but it has been a practice to put local information in 500 fields so they must be protected to prevent loss.
6-3-13 Please note that that the $$t in the 852 of the holding record for copy number is no longer used at UF, nor is the use of c.2, etc. in the description field of item records. It has been some time since the word went out to stop the use of copy numbers. In addition, the approved abbreviation for volume has for some time been v. not vol. Should either copy numbers or vol. print on call number labels, we will return the items to the cataloger for correction. Thanks.
5-20-13 A revised procedure for the copy cataloging of music sound discs has been added.
5-13-13 The only gift slip that should remain with the material after it is cataloged is the yellow one that is specifically for the Panama Canal Museum Collection in LAC. Please discard other gift slips after cataloging and before they reach Processing. Removing all of those slips is extra work for Public Services since they have to remove dozens at a time.
4-26-13 Per Hang Soo Hoo, please do not use the sub-library and collection code UFSTO TRAY with a temp location checked. Use of this code should be by HDF staff only. This sub-library and collection code is applied to materials automatically by ALEPH when processed into the HDF. Any application of this code other than by ALF or HDF staff creates problems within the ALEPH and HDF databases. Questions about which code to apply to an item or items being processed for ALF should be sent to lib-alfissues mailbox.
3-28-13 Preservation confirmed that all material sent previously should continue to be sent. There are no exceptions. Preservation is still creating pockets for accompanying supplemental material like CDs.


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Knight Vision uses the Mikenet name and password for logging into the KnightVision system. If you cannot remember your Mikenet password, you may use the Password Reset Tool called ReACT located at: https://passwordreset.smcvt.edu/react/
Knight Vision is a web-based application used primarily for online registration for classes. In addition, there are functions for supporting the faculty and staff areas. KnightVision provides students with real-time information about their class schedules, their grades and their standing in relation to degree requirements. Students can use KnightVision to look up schedules of class offerings and, during defined registration periods, to register for classes. Faculty use KnightVision to view information about their advisees, and to see their class rosters and information about course offerings. Staff member use may consist of accessing KnightVision to review budget information and leave plan information.
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At least seven people have been killed in violent clashes between supporters and opponents of Egyptian president Mohammed Morsi, AP reports.
Egyptian news website Ahram Online is reporting even worse violence near Cairo University, with 16 people killed and at least 200 injured. The university is the site of many pro-Morsi demonstrators.
The demonstrations sweeping the country include as many as 14 million people— the largest in Egypt's history.
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Security forces have reportedly intervened in an effort to end the clashes.
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Those calls have fallen on deaf ears, as the military issued a statement indicating they would not abandon their 10 a.m. EDT deadline — writing they were "ready to die" to defend Egypt and its people.
Both sides are on the course for a power struggle Wednesday, with the army already planning their next steps should Morsi not concede.
Egypt's military has drawn up a plan to suspend the Islamist-backed constitution, dissolve the Islamist-dominated legislature and set up an interim administration headed by the country's chief justice if Morsi fails to reach a solution with his opponents by the end of a Wednesday deadline, Egypt's state news agency reported.


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(San Francisco, CA, December 20, 2011)— A pioneering new guide released today gives California's lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender elders—who are more likely to face discrimination, be low-income, and live in poverty—comprehensive information about their rights and the services that are available to them as they navigate the system of public and social benefits.
The guide—called "Navigating the System: A Know-Your-Rights Guide for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Elders in California"—is designed as a resource to empower and help protect California's LGBT elders who often are targets of discrimination due to their sexual orientation or gender identity.
The 61-page guide, published by the National Center for Lesbian Rights, Lavender Seniors of the East Bay, Transgender Law Center, Openhouse, and Planning for Elders in the Central City, offers a wide range of resources for the state's LGBT elders and equips them with the tools they need to:
- Know California's anti-discrimination laws
- Find LGBT-friendly housing and service providers
- Effectively address discrimination or mistreatment
- Understand how relationship recognition laws affect benefits
- Navigate the unique challenges that confront transgender elders
- Understand how to protect their families and choices with life-planning documents
- Identify available benefits, particularly for people with disabilities
Advocates and LGBT elder community members put together this publication because they saw a need for a California-specific and comprehensive resource that they could turn to for help explaining information about laws and services, said NCLR Elder Law Fellow Daniel Redman.
"The result is a publication that all LGBT elders—including those who are among the most marginalized in our aging community—can use to better understand their rights, to assert those rights in a variety of elder care contexts, and to more easily navigate the complex systems that they face everyday," said Redman, who co-authored the guide. "We have a responsibility to care for aging members of our community, ensuring that they have access to resources and services that will allow them to live with dignity and respect, completely free of discrimination and mistreatment."
A recent survey found that the majority of LGBT elders feared they would face discrimination if they were open about their identity in long-term care facilities, with more than half believing that staff or other residents would abuse or neglect them.
LGBT people—and elders in particular—are also more likely to struggle financially than their straight peers, with same-sex elder male couples more likely to live in poverty, and same-sex elder female couples twice as likely. In fact, a San Francisco study found that almost 62 percent of gay men and lesbians aged 60 and older earned less than $39,000, including over 42 percent who earned less than $26,000. Transgender elders, in particular—because of ongoing and systemic discrimination—experience poverty at extraordinary rates.
"LGBT older adults face unique challenges as they age due to a legacy of discrimination and marginalization," said Openhouse Executive Director Seth Kilbourn. " 'Navigating the System' and the agencies that collaborated to write it provide critical information and resources that empower LGBT seniors and their support networks to manage these challenges."
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Added Planning for Elders Interim Executive Director James Chionsini: "This LGBT guide is a wonderful development. We work with many LGBT seniors who are looking for something just like this."
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It's a bit sad that there are so many ultrabright lights but they give out hardly any light to the sides. Even 10 or 20 per cent of light output directed this way could actually save people's lives on traffic junctions while in most cases it's not that important to make your bike visible from 500 metres instead of 400 metres.
The Blackburn Super Flea rear flasher stretches a good design to its true potential with excellent optics, weathertight casings and decent mounting hardware whether affixed to seatposts, clothing or accessories.
Measuring 33x23x46cm it's about as genuinely bijoux as you get while still doing the job on dark nights. Blackburn doesn't quote figures but it seems broadly in thirty-odd lumen territory. Run times are quoted as fifteen hours steady, twenty-eight in flash/strobing.
Before I cast shadows on some of these claims, let's concentrate on some of the uniquely superior engineering. Lifetime no quibble warranties are given but highly unlikely to be required. The Super Flea is genuinely waterproof as confirmed by warm water kitchen sink immersion and five minutes' high pressure hosing, primarily because this current is passed magnetically - ergo it can remain sealed.
Sounds ingenious on paper but in practice, the charge stick needs stronger magnets for more reliable connectivity with computers, and it's proved pretty hopeless from a mains converter.
Universal fit around most seatposts and luggage is assured by sprung clip or rubberised loop n' clasp that's just supple enough to achieve helmet mounting without escaping, although fiddly in gloved fingers. Not fiddly is the top mounted triangular switch cum battery indicator, which needs a definite prod but won't go off in your pocket.
Once for steady, twice flashing and third brings on a funky strobe. In common with Moon's shield reviewed last year, it's a painful light when followed at close quarters - say through slow moving traffic. Peripherally it's pretty virile too, although I've felt more comfortably conspicuous combined with a bigger unit or retro reflective accessories.
Great power to size ratio - the charger design needs revising though.
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road.cc test report
Make and model: Blackburn Super Flea rear flasher
Size tested: n/a
Tell us what the product is for, and who it's aimed at. What do the manufacturers say about it? How does that compare to your own feelings about it?
Ultra-bright, ultra-compact''1.30'L x .90W x 1.80'H
* Collimating lens makes central appear larger than life, enhancing visibility
* Compact, rechargable LI-Ion power
* Easy hookup magnetic USB smart charger, waterproof charging ports
* Versatile silicone strap mounting system
o Concave rear profile nests against seatposts to stay in place
* LED fuel gauge/charge indicator
* 15hr steady, 28hr flashing runtimes
Tell us some more about the technical aspects of the product?
Li-on battery, waterproof ports, magnetic twin prong USB smart charger, collimator lens.
To Blackburn's typically high standards. No quibble lifetime warrantee should calm any nerves.
Nicely designed, sensibly located switch cum battery indicator.
Tell us how the product performed overall when used for its designed purpose
By far the most powerful and effective flea, I have been impressed by its build qualiy, output and road presence. However, run times have been nearer 13.5 and 25 hours-something I think could be bettered with a slightly revised charging system.
Tell us what you particularly liked about the product
Great power to size ratio, solid build quality.
Tell us what you particularly disliked about the product
Not sold on the charge magnets in their present guise.
Did you enjoy using the product? Yes.
Would you consider buying the product? Yes, with revised charging system.
Would you recommend the product to a friend? Yes, with the above proviso.
About the tester
Age: 38 Height: 1m 81 Weight: 70 kilos
I usually ride: Rough Stuff Tourer Based around 4130 Univega mtb Frameset My best bike is: 1955 Holdsworth Road Path and several others including cross & traditional road
I've been riding for: Over 20 years I ride: Most days I would class myself as: Experienced
I regularly do the following types of riding: cyclo cross, commuting, touring, fixed/singlespeed, mtb,
Shaun Audane is a freelance writer/product tester with over twenty-eight years riding experience, the last twelve (120,000 miles) spent putting bikes and kit through their paces for a variety of publications. Previous generations of his family worked at manufacturing's sharp end, thus Shaun can weld, has a sound understanding of frame building practice and a preference for steel or titanium framesets.
Citing Richard Ballantine and an Au pair as his earliest cycling influences, he is presently writing a cycling book with particular focus upon women, families and disabled audiences (Having been a registered care manager and coached children at Herne Hill Velodrome in earlier careers)


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Edward left Bella... again. Bella moved away and was changed into a vampire. She returns to Forks 70 years later with the rest of her "family", but what if he is there? Disclaimer: I DO NOT OWN TWILIGHT OR NEW MOON THEY BELONG TO STEPHENIE MEYER!!!!!
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I glared out the window of my Z07 Chevrolet Corvette trying furiously to block out the screeching coming from the back seat. If they didn't shut up, they were going to have to walk in a minute. Well for them that would have been so bad. "I refuse to go, NO NO NO NO NO!!" John hissed from the back seat. " But you promised, any store I wanted!!!" Ali yelled, glaring at him. " That was because I didn't think that you were going to pick the worst store on the entire…" "WILL YOU SHUT UP BACK THERE!!!!" I screamed at the top of my lung cutting Johns sentence short. "You sound like a bunch of children" Minnie put in from the passenger seat as she stuffed the earpiece to her i-pod back in her ear, and turned the volume up.
Breathing a sigh of relieve, I continued at my 126 mile per hour pace to Forks High. Of course my siblings and me couldn't find a home in Forks so instead we settled into a large house in Clallam Bay, about and hours drive from Forks at human speed, but with my driving it only took about 15 minutes. My family, what a special and… odd group of people. There were four of us in all. Me, Ali, Minnie, and John. I suppose you could say I was the "leader" of our happy little clan. After the Cullen [wince] family left me again for a second time, without so much as a letter or warning, I completely gave up on them. I waited for four months, before trying to forget. It was painful, almost as bad as changing, but not in my veins. In my heart instead. That stupid phrase always came to mind when I dared thinking about him. You know the one that went " you can shatter my heart but I will love you with all the little pieces" yeah, the exact analogy for my feelings towards Edward. A year later, while visiting my mother in Phoenix I was attacked, but my attacker couldn't finish sucking me dry, and left me wailing in pain. I changed all three of my other siblings, all-dying from a bus incident in a hospital in Maine where I had been staying at the time. Minnie was 15, John was 18, and so was Ali. John and Ali were together and happily married, however fought constantly, or well… enough to drive me crazy. After having to move again, we decided Forks would probably be the best place to come, so we packed all our stuff and headed out. After all I hadn't been back to Forks in 70 years. So here we were on our way to Forks High School.
I pulled carefully into the parking lot, and jumped out of the car locking it after all my siblings were out with their bags and all the doors were shut. Followed closely by my siblings, for they had never been to Forks before, I glided toward the front office and through the door to be meet my and unfamiliar woman standing behind the counter. " Isabella, Minnie, John, and Ali Swan please" I said, my voice like honey to human ears. Her mouth dropped open and she stuttered a bit but she managed to form a somewhat coherent sentence. "Ye…Yes…I ha…have your schedules r..r…right here" She said rummaging around on her desk trying futilely not to look at me, as my siblings snickered behind me. I turned to glare at them for a moment. She handed me a small stack of papers, which consisted of a schedule for each of us, and a small paper stapled to those. " Get the small paper signed by each of your teachers and then bring it back here at the end of the day" she said rushed a she looked at the floor, her cheeks bright red. Nodding quickly I rushed out of the office handing each of my followers their schedules. I muttered "be safe" under my breath so low that no human could hear as we all departed.
My first four classes passed uneventfully, with no more than seven guys trying to ask me out, all of which I quickly shot down with cold glares. After the bell for forth period rang, I ran out of the classroom and into the cafeteria, grabbing a tray some food paying and sitting down at a small table near the back door, my back facing away from everyone. Soon the rest of my family slid into the seats around my with trays of their own. Minnie sat down across from me and promptly leaned over to tell me something. I leaned in time to hear her say "There is another group of vampires across the room". I could feel my eyes widen in shock, as I slowly turned around to face five beautiful faces all eyes trained on me. Once my brain caught up with my actions and I closed my mouth, and did the one thing that I knew would hurt them the most. I narrowed my eyes and sent them the most ferocious glare I could muster, before turning around and pretending I had never seen them. But that still didn't stop the pain. The ripping agony that was pounding in my chest. I bent over gasping, clutching my chest, as I raced out of the cafeteria, and into the cool fall air of Forks.
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Beef 101
Since 1910, the first year that statistics were compiled, Americans have been eating an average of 60 pounds of beef yearly. About 36 million cattle were inspected in 1997 alone by USDA's Food Safety and Inspection Service. This translates into 64 pounds of beef per person in 1997. In calls to the (USDA) Hotline, beef is the third food category (behind turkey and chicken) callers most ask about. The following information answers many of their questions.
What is Beef?
The domestication of cattle for food dates to about 6500 B.C. in the Middle East. Cattle were not native to America, but brought to the New World on ships by European colonists. Americans weren't big eaters of fresh beef until about 1870, due to the enormous growth of the cattle industry in the West. The introduction of cattle cars and refrigerated cars on the railroad facilitated distribution of the beef.
"Beef" is meat from full-grown cattle about 2 years old. A live steer weighs about 1,000 pounds and yields about 450 pounds of edible meat. There are at least 50 breeds of beef cattle, but fewer than 10 make up most cattle produced. Some major breeds are Angus, Hereford, Charolais, and Brahman.
"Baby beef" and "calf" are 2 interchangeable terms used to describe young cattle weighing about 700 pounds that have been raised mainly on milk and grass. The meat cuts from baby beef are smaller; the meat is light red and contains less fat than beef. The fat may have a yellow tint due to the vitamin A in grass.
"Veal" is meat from a calf which weighs about 150 pounds. Those that are mainly milk-fed usually are less than 3 months old. The difference between "veal" and "calf" is based on the color of their meat, which is determined almost entirely by diet. Veal is pale pink and contains more cholesterol than beef.
NOTE: This information is about whole muscle beef and variety beef. See "Ground Beef and Food Safety" for information about hamburger and ground beef.
How are Cattle Raised?
All cattle start out eating grass; three-fourths of them are "finished" (grown to maturity) in feedlots where they are fed specially formulated feed based on corn or other grains.
How is Beef Inspected?
Inspection is mandatory; grading is voluntary, and a plant pays to have its meat graded. USDA-graded beef sold at the retail level is Prime, Choice, and Select. Lower grades (Standard, Commercial, Utility, Cutter, and Canner) are mainly ground or used in processed meat products. Retail stores may use other terms which must be different from USDA grades.
USDA Prime beef (about two percent of graded beef) has more fat marbling, so it is the most tender and flavorful. However, it is higher in fat content. Most of the graded beef sold in supermarkets is USDA Choice or USDA Select. The protein, vitamin, and mineral content of beef are similar regardless of the grade.
How Is Ungraded Beef Different?
All beef is inspected for wholesomeness. The overall quality of ungraded beef may be higher or lower than most government grades found in retail markets.
What is Marbling?
Marbling is white flecks of fat within the meat muscle. The greater amount of marbling in beef, the higher the grade because marbling makes beef more tender, flavorful, and juicy.
Retail Cuts of Fresh Beef
There are four basic major (primal) cuts into which beef is separated: chuck, loin, rib, and round. It is recommended that packages of fresh beef purchased in the supermarket be labeled with the primal cut as well as the product, such as "chuck roast" or "round steak." This helps consumers know what type of heat is best for cooking the product. Generally, chuck and round are less tender and require moist heat such as braising; loin and rib can be cooked by dry heat methods such as broiling or grilling.
Unfortunately, names for various cuts can vary regionally in stores, causing confusion over the choice of cooking method. For example, a boneless top loin steak is variously called: strip steak, Kansas City Steak, N.Y. strip steak, hotel cut strip steak, ambassador steak, or club sirloin steak.
How Much Beef Is Consumed?
Figures from the USDA's Economic Research Service show average annual per capita beef consumption for the following selected periods:
|How Much Beef is Consumed?
|51 pounds
|69 pounds
|46 pounds
|85 pounds
|41 pounds
|78 pounds
|45 pounds
|67 pounds
|55 pounds
|64 pounds
Nutrition Labeling
Nutrition claims such as "lean" and "extra lean" are sometimes seen on beef products. Here are their definitions:
"Lean" - 100 grams of beef with less than 10 grams of fat, 4.5 grams or less of saturated fat, and less than 95 milligrams of cholesterol.
"Extra Lean" - 100 grams of beef with less than 5 grams of fat, less than 2 grams of saturated fat, and less than 95 milligrams of cholesterol.
What Does "Natural" Mean?
All fresh meat qualifies as "natural." Products labeled "natural" cannot contain any artificial flavor or flavoring, coloring ingredient, chemical preservative, or any other artificial or synthetic ingredient; and the product and its ingredients are not more than minimally processed (ground, for example). All products claiming to be natural should be accompanied by a brief statement which explains what is meant by the term "natural."
Some companies promote their beef as "natural" because they claim their cattle weren't exposed to antibiotics or hormones and were totally raised on a range instead of being "finished" in a feedlot.
How & Why is Some Beef Aged?
Beef is aged to develop additional tenderness and flavor. It is done commercially under controlled temperatures and humidity. Since aging can take from 10 days to 6 weeks, USDA does not recommend aging beef in a home refrigerator.
Why is Beef Called a "Red" Meat?
Oxygen is delivered to muscles by the red cells in the blood. One of the proteins in meat, myoglobin, holds the oxygen in the muscle. The amount of myoglobin in animal muscles determines the color of meat. Beef is called a "red" meat because it contains more myoglobin than chicken or fish. Other "red" meats are veal, lamb, and pork.
Color of Beef
Beef muscle meat not exposed to oxygen (in vacuum packaging, for example) is a burgundy or purplish color. After exposure to the air for 15 minutes or so, the myoglobin receives oxygen and the meat turns bright, cherry red.
After beef has been refrigerated about 5 days, it may turn brown due to chemical changes in the myoglobin. Beef that has turned brown during extended storage may be spoiled, have an off-odor, and be tacky to the touch.
Iridescent Color of Roast Beef
Sliced cooked beef or lunch meat can have an iridescent color. Meat contains iron, fat, and many other compounds. When light hits a slice of meat, it splits into colors like a rainbow. There are also various pigments in meat compounds which can give it an iridescent or greenish cast when exposed to heat and processing. Iridescent beef isn't spoiled necessarily. Spoiled cooked beef would probably also be slimy or sticky and have an off-odor.
Additives are not allowed on fresh beef. If beef is processed, additives such as MSG, salt, or sodium erythorbate must be listed on the label.
Dating of Beef Products
Product dating is not required by Federal regulations. However, many stores and processors may voluntarily date packages of raw beef or processed beef products. If a calendar date is shown, there must be a phrase explaining the meaning of the date.
Use or freeze products with a "Sell-By" date within 3 to 5 days of purchase
If the manufacturer has determined a "Use-By" date, observe it. This is a quality assurance date after which peak quality begins to lessen but the product may still be used. It's always best to buy a product before its date expires. It's not important if a date expires after freezing beef because all foods stay safe while properly frozen.
What Foodborne Organisms are Associated with Beef?
Escherichia coli can colonize in the intestines of animals, which could contaminate muscle meat at slaughter. E. coli O157:H7 is a rare strain that produces large quantities of a potent toxin that forms in and causes severe damage to the lining of the intestine. The disease produced by it is called Hemorrhagic Colitis and is characterized by bloody diarrhea. E. coli O157:H7 is easily destroyed by thorough cooking.
Salmonella may be found in the intestinal tracts of livestock, poultry, dogs, cats, and other warm-blooded animals. There are about 2,000 Salmonella bacterial species. Freezing doesn't kill this microorganism, but it is destroyed by thorough cooking. Salmonella must be eaten to cause illness. They cannot enter the body through a skin cut. Cross-contamination can occur if raw meat or its juices contact cooked food or foods that will be eaten raw, such as salad.
Staphylococcus aureus can be carried on human hands, nasal passages, or throats. Most foodborne illness outbreaks are a result of contamination from food handlers and production of a heat-stable toxin in the food. Sanitary food handling and proper cooking and refrigerating should prevent staphylococcal foodborne illness.
Listeria monocytogenes is destroyed by cooking, but a cooked product can be recontaminated by poor handling practices and poor sanitation. FSIS has a zero tolerance for Listeria monocytogenes in cooked and ready-to-eat products such as beef franks or lunchmeat. Observe handling information such as "Keep Refrigerated" and "Use-By" dates on labels.
Rinsing Beef
It isn't necessary to wash raw beef before cooking it. Any bacteria which might be present on the surface would be destroyed by cooking.
How to Handle Beef Safely
Safe Defrosting
There are three safe ways to defrost beef: in the refrigerator, in cold water, and in the microwave. Never defrost on the counter or in other locations.
Foods defrosted in the microwave or by the cold water method should be cooked before refreezing because they may have been held at temperatures above 40 °F.
It is safe to cook frozen beef in the oven, on the stove, or grill without defrosting it first; the cooking time may be about 50% longer. Do not cook frozen beef in a slow cooker.
Marinate beef in the refrigerator up to 5 days. Boil used marinade before brushing on cooked beef. Discard any uncooked leftover marinade.
Partial Cooking
Never brown or partially cook beef to refrigerate and finish cooking later because any bacteria present wouldn't have been destroyed. It is safe to partially pre-cook or microwave beef immediately before transferring it to the hot grill to finish cooking.
Liquid in Package
Many people think the red liquid in packaged fresh beef is blood. However, blood is removed from beef during slaughter and only a small amount remains within the muscle tissue. Since beef is about 3/4 water, this natural moisture combined with protein is the source of the liquid in the package.
Safe Cooking
For safety, the USDA recommends cooking hamburgers and ground beef mixtures such as meat loaf to 160 °F on a meat thermometer. However, whole muscle meats such as steaks and roasts may be cooked to 145 °F (medium rare), 160 °F (medium), 170 °F (well done). For approximate cooking times for use in meal planning, see the following chart compiled from various resources.
Times are based on beef at refrigerator temperature (40 °F). Remember that appliances and outdoor grills can vary in heat. Use a meat thermometer to check for safe cooking and doneness of beef.
|Approximate Beef Cooking Times °F
|Type of Beef
|Cooking Method
|Cooking Time
|Internal Temperature
|Rib Roast, bone in
|4 to 6 lbs.
|Roast 325°
|23-25 min./lb.
|Medium rare 145°
|Rib Roast, boneless rolled
|4 to 6 lbs.
|Roast 325°
|Add 5-8 min./lb. to times above
|Same as above
|Chuck Roast, Brisket
|3 to 4 lbs.
|*Braise 325°
|*Braise 325°
|Medium 160°
|Round or Rump Roast
|2 1/2 to 4 lbs.
|Roast 325°
|30-35 min./lb.
|Medium rare 145°
|Tenderloin, whole
|4 to 6 lbs.
|Roast 425°
|45-60 min. total
|Medium rare 145°
|3/4" thick
|4-5 min. per side
|Medium rare 145°
|Stew or Shank Cross Cuts
|1 to 1 1/2" thick
|Cover with liquid; simmer
|2 to 3 hours
|Medium 160°
|Short Ribs
|4" long and 2" thick
|*Braise 325°
|1 1/2 to 2 1/2 hours
|Medium 160°
*Braising is roasting or simmering less-tender meats with a small amount of liquid in a tightly covered pan.
Microwave Directions:
Storage Times
Since product dates aren't a guide for safe use of a product, how long can the consumer store the food and still use it at top quality? Follow these tips:
Home Storage of Beef Products
If product has a "Use-By" Date, follow that date. If product has a "Sell-By" Date or no date, cook or freeze the product by the times on the following chart.
Storage Times for Beef Products
Refrigerator 40 °F
Freezer 0 °F
Fresh beef roast, steaks, chops, or ribs
3 to 5 days
6 to 12 months
Fresh beef liver or variety meats
1 or 2 days
3 to 4 months
Home cooked beef, soups, stews or casseroles
3 to 4 days
2 to 3 months
Store-cooked convenience meals
1 to 2 days
2 to 3 months
Cooked beef gravy or beef broth
1 or 2 days
2 to 3 months
Beef hot dogs or lunch meats, sealed in package
2 weeks (or 1 week after a "Use-By" date)
1 to 2 months
Beef hot dogs, opened package
7 days
1 to 2 months
Lunch meats, opened package
3 to 5 days
1 to 2 months
TV dinners, frozen casseroles
Keep Frozen
3 to 4 months
Canned beef products in pantry
2 to 5 years in pantry; 3 to 4 days after opening
After opening, 2 to 3 months
Jerky, commercially vacuum packaged
1 year in pantry
Refrigerate 2 to 3 months
Do not freeze


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"Shillcutt" Surname
Frequency of "Shillcutt" Surname in the US
2000 US Census
The surname "Shillcutt" is not included in the US Census Bureau's ranking of surnames with 100 or more people. Since fewer than 100 people with this surname were included in the 2000 Census, it is relatively uncommon.
Source: "Frequently Occurring Surnames from the Census 2000", US Census Bureau.
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Applied Music Cello I
I. Course Prefix/Number: MUS 162
Course Name: Applied Music Cello I
Credits: 2 (1 lecture; 6 lab)
II. Prerequisite
III. Course (Catalog) Description
Courses offer private study in specialized areas. Strongly recommended that student who desires to study piano, voice, etc. complete all class levels offered for that particular instrument (class piano, class voice, etc.). Intent of applied music is to increase ability to perform more advanced music from all periods and styles. Arrangements must be made through the music faculty who arrange lessons in piano, voice, band and orchestra instruments.
IV. Learning Objectives
- To perform music artistically from a variety of periods, styles, and repertoire.
- To develop listening and critical thinking skills through self evaluation of performance.
V. Academic Integrity and Student Conduct
• cheating,
• plagiarism (turning in work not written by you, or lacking proper citation),
• falsification and fabrication (lying or distorting the truth),
• helping others to cheat,
• unauthorized changes on official documents,
• pretending to be someone else or having someone else pretend to be you,
• making or accepting bribes, special favors, or threats, and
• any other behavior that violates academic integrity.
There are serious consequences to violations of the academic integrity policy. Oakton's policies and procedures provide students a fair hearing if a complaint is made against you. If you are found to have violated the policy, the minimum penalty is failure on the assignment and, a disciplinary record will be established and kept on file in the office of the Vice President for Student Affairs for a period of 3 years.
Please review the Code of Academic Conduct and the Code of Student Conduct, both located online at
VI. Sequence of Topics
This area will be tailored to fit individual student needs, to emphasize their strengths, and to overcome their weaknesses. All lessons will include studies in technique and musicality using instructional materials suitable to the student's level. In addition to these general guidelines, the following representative topics will be addressed:
- Repertoire
Level of Material
Suzuki Book I pieces, Concertini by Breval, shorter pieces by Bach, Squire, Haydn.
- Technique
- Studies by Lee and Goltermann
- Scales in two octaves—major and minor
- Arpeggios
- Basic technique, bow changes, 1-4 positions
- Sight-reading
Level of Material
Suzuki Books 2, 3, 4
- Performance
Student recital each semester
- Transposition
Transposition of Suzuki Book 1 pieces up one step and down one step.
- Keyboard Harmony
Level of Material
The composition of simple chord accompaniments of fold songs from All for Strings, Vol. I
VII. Methods of Instruction
The weekly lesson will include lecture, explanation, and demonstration of skills.
Course may be taught as face-to-face, hybrid or online course.
VIII. Course Practices Required
- Read and abide by the list of applied lesson policies handed out at the beginning of the term.
- Weekly attendance at private lessons is required.
- Practice and be willing to devote enough time to individual instruction. (A minimum of six hours of practice per week is required.)
- Listening and reading assignments. (Topics to be discussed.)
- Performance of one short solo piece or movement with accompaniment in a semester concert.
IX. Instructional Materials
Repertoire is assigned according to the student's level of playing ability and includes representative compositions from the different musical periods.
X. Methods of Evaluating Student Progress
Grade will be based on class attendance, preparedness, and progress a student makes in his/her playing during the semester.
XI. Other Course Information
If you have a documented learning, psychological, or physical disability you may be entitled to reasonable academic accommodations or services. To request accommodations or services, contact the Access and Disability Resource Center at the Des Plaines or Skokie campus. All students are expected to fulfill essential course requirements. The College will not waive any essential skill or requirement of a course or degree program.
Oakton Community College is committed to maintaining a campus environment emphasizing the dignity and worth of all members of the community, and complies with all federal and state Title IX requirements.
Resources and support for
- pregnancy-related and parenting accommodations; and
- victims of sexual misconduct
Resources and support for LGBTQ+ students can be found at www.oakton.edu/lgbtq.
Electronic video and/or audio recording is not permitted during class unless the student obtains written permission from the instructor. In cases where recordings are allowed, such content is restricted to personal use only. Any distribution of such recordings is strictly prohibited. Personal use is defined as use by an individual student for the purpose of studying or completing course assignments.
For students who have been approved for audio and/or video recording of lectures and other classroom activities as a reasonable accommodation by Oakton's Access Disabilities Resource Center (ADRC), applicable federal law requires instructors to permit those recordings. Such recordings are also limited to personal use. Any distribution of such recordings is strictly prohibited.
Violation of this policy will result in disciplinary action through the Code of Student Conduct.


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Famous Nobel-prize winning economist Milton Friedman believed in the phrase, "There's no such thing as a free lunch."
Yet modern day economists and leaders of our country hold "free trade" as the Holy Grail of economic prosperity in our country. I think we could correctly and safely be within the meaning of Mr. Friedman's statement by saying, "There's no such thing as free trade."
In both cases, somebody pays, and in the case of free trade Americans have paid dearly and continue to pay.
Over the last few decades, our great nation has unilaterally disarmed and dismembered our industrial base to an extent that has threatened the financial ability of this nation to provide an economy that is conducive to maintaining a strong and viable middle class worker.
In a few cases, presidents have stood up to China and saved some jobs and President Obama has been successful in bringing cases of flagrant violations before the WTO and winning.
We continually give tax breaks and subsidies to corporate America, which they gladly accept, then continue sending jobs offshore.
Workers are required to forgo wage increases, or, worse yet, accept wage cuts to maintain their employment. I see nothing but the continued race to the bottom for workers until some equilibrium is reached.
Kerry unqualified to represent America
President Obama has announced his intent to nominate Sen. John Kerry to replace Hillary Clinton as Secretary of State of our country.
He, of course, will have to go through the "advise and consent" process of our United States Senate. Since he is a member of "the club," he will most probably receive little scrutiny.
This is wrong. He is totally unsuited to represent our country in negotiations and treaty discussions. There are many questions that should be asked of him. Here are a few:
• Why did you accuse your fellow soldiers of atrocities while serving in Vietnam?
• Why did you throw your medals over the White House fence? Were they really your medals or were they substitutes?
• Why were you for the 2003 Iraq invasion before you were against it?
• Despite officially residing in Massachusetts, why did you take delivery and moor your new $7 million yacht in Rhode Island?
• Despite being a baptized and supposedly faithful Catholic, why do you support abortion without limitation?
• Why did you oppose stationing U.S. cruise and Pershing missiles in Europe during the Reagan years?
• Why do you believe that CO2 emissions in the United States are a threat to our security?
I do not believe that Kerry has the intellect or the courage to represent our country on the very tough world stage. I believe that his instincts are to serve himself and not our country.
Celebrating best gift for over 40 years
"For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son" and it is still his presence.
God gave me a daughter over 40 years ago and instead of us giving "presents," we give ourselves presence.
It is always the perfect gift. You don't have to fight the mall to purchase it, it's always the right size and color, and is the only one of its kind - the gift that keeps on giving, batteries not included either.
Tybee Island
Savannah takes care of its own people
I am very impressed and proud of the city of Savannah, not the governmental part, but the citizens who rose up and contributed to all the charitable organizations that were in need.
When I listen to the news with all the doom and gloom about the economy and fiscal cliff, Savannah said "not so," we will not let our neighbors go lacking, no class line, no race line, just an attitude that we are here to help, tell us what you need.
I've been in Savannah a long time, but I think we even out did ourselves this year.
Open the windows and the doors and proclaim that Savannah takes care of its own. So to everyone, we say "thank you" for a job well done. Tell Washington when they want to learn how to do much with little, visit the Hostess City of the South.
Thanks to CAT for new bus schedules
A big thanks to Chatham Area Transit for the changes in the bus schedules regarding the 14 Abercorn local and the 11 Candler.
These changes give seniors more mobility from downtown to the malls, Candler Hospital and to Walmart at Sandfly. This gives us new peace of mind.
Crank caller should have written a letter
The letter to the editor that I wrote that Obamacare should be called Stupakcare was my own personal opinion.
What I didn't expect was someone calling my house and leaving a very long message on my answering machine. That person made me feel invaded while listening to his analysis.
I don't think this is what Letters to the Editor is about. You or anyone else has a right to write a letter in response, giving an opinion if it is different.
This shouldn't have happened to me and hopefully it won't ever happen to anyone else.
More hugs, please
As a first grade teacher in Chatham County, I have mixed emotions about the horrific tragedy at an elementary school in Connecticut.
I have cried and felt so much anger that I almost feel as though I were there.
That first grade teacher who shielded her students, and died while doing so, was a remarkable teacher and a special human being.
No child should be subjected to such events. Please, all teachers, parents and grandparents, hug your children and let them know they are special.


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Your DJ Sucks! Wedding How To / Instructional
"Your DJ Sucks!"... How would you feel if you heard that on your wedding day? To help you avoid this, we have put together 8.5 useful tips.We are sure you have a lot of questions; most of you have never done this before and hope to never have to do it again. Shopping around for a DJ can be frustrating and confusing. Most DJs will tell you what you want to hear to book your show. We will tell you what you NEED to know to avoid these dreaded words,"Your DJ Sucks!"There are hundreds of DJs in the area, all promising to do a great job at your reception. They all have different prices, packages, equipment, music selections, and levels of experience. So how do you know where to start? Here are a few helpful tips:1. Do you trust your first impression? You should trust your first impression when it comes to selecting your professional disk jockey. When you first speak with prospective DJs you should feel welcomed. The DJ also serves as a host to your party. Do you want your guests to feel welcomed at your party? If you get along well with your DJ, so should your guests.2. Have you been to a great party lately? If so, who was the DJ? Seeing a DJ perform is a great indicator of how they will perform for you. Just keep in mind that some of us really "tailor fit" the evening to the bride and groom and your tastes in music may vary. If you haven't been to a great party lately, ask your friends and family if they have. More than likely you share the same tastes as your friends and this could help you find the right disc jockey for your wedding.3. Would you like a total stranger dropping in at your wedding reception? How would you feel if you saw your DJ trying to book another client instead of ensuring your party is a success? Here is a great Trick Question to ask a DJ- "Can we stop by and see you perform at a wedding?" If they do it for you, they will do it to you! If they invite you along it is a good indicator that they are really looking out for their pockets instead of their clients. Besides, a Great DJ will make each night unique for the Bride and Groom.4. One of the first questions I am usually asked is, "How much do you charge?" Let's be real, if you can only afford a budget DJ then that is what you have to settle for. Be upfront if you have a tight budget and your DJ should be upfront on whether or not you can afford them. Price is not a key indicator as to the quality of the DJ, but it is an indicator. Prices for a Disc Jockey can range from $250 to $2500 locally, and are priced much higher in other areas of the country. The old saying, "You get what you pay for" is true, but so is, "You can be overcharged." It's really simple- it all boils down to supply and demand. That is why most DJs offer discounts for Sundays and off season events. On the other side paying more for a DJ does not guarantee quality work. The safest way to consider price is to find out how much the entertainment portion of your event is worth to you. Set a budget, stick to it, and don't worry about price again. This will allow you to focus on what matters and help you choose the DJ that will best fit your needs.5. Will the DJ have songs that you and your guests will enjoy? If a DJ boasts about their massive music collection, and doesn't talk much about their quality of service you should probably look elsewhere. DJs should consider themselves entertainers, not walking juke boxes. Yes the DJ should take requests and fit them in a way that keeps the crowd moving, but what if your cousin Billy Bob wants to hear his favorite Death Metal song, or your aunt Gertrude really wants to hear her favorite Opera song? Most crowds will not run to the dance floor when these songs are played. Allow your DJ to be creative. Feel free to provide them with a list of "must play" songs, but don't make the list too long- if you have a regimented long list of songs you might as well load up the i-pod and rent a portable P.A. system. The average song is 3.5 minutes long. The average wedding runs 6 hours. The most songs you can squeeze in to a 6 hour event is between 80-100 songs, not to mention the time for speeches and other formal parts of the evening, (Hey, there is a good question to ask a DJ, see how much they know about their job) Now that you know this do you think it is important for your DJ to have 50,000+ songs, or do you think it is more important that they know which 80-100 will work best for your crowd? 6. Will my DJ show up with an 8 track player and an old pair of brown house speakers? Do they have one of the cool rotating color balls you can buy at Wal-Mart? A true, "Professional" DJ will have professional equipment. Unless you are huge into pro-audio you will more than likely not know the name brands of the equipment used. Yes, Sony and JVC make a mean DVD player, but they don't make professional DJ equipment. Simply ask, "What type of equipment do you use?" If they start bragging about the new Audiovox tape deck they got from Radio Shack you should hang up the phone. 7. When should I book my DJ? It is NEVER too early to book your professional disc jockey! Booking early guarantees you get the DJ you want on the day you want them. Certain times of the year book up faster so we have created a general guide to give you plenty of time to plan.May, June, September, October, December12-24 months in advance April, July, August, November6-12 months in advance January, February, March 4-6 months in advance 8. Does the largest company mean the best company? Some larger companies work like DJ brokers. They simply advertise, book the shows, and hand them out to DJs in the area of the event. From a business stand point they are doing very well because they charge clients more, pay their DJ's less and use a large amount of money on marketing. They may say their DJ's are "certified," or that they have been well trained. The truth behind this is you can get a good DJ, but you may be taking a chance at getting that guy who just couldn't manage his own small business and signed up to work under the larger company. 8.5. Does your DJ love what they do? Do they seem excited about being your DJ, or do they just seem eager to get your money? A Great DJ gets excited about performing and it comes out in their tone. Choosing a Great DJ for your wedding reception is a big decision. We encourage you to actively use these 8.5 tips in your search. Hearing, "Your DJ Sucks!" on your wedding day would hurt, so don't let it happen. Remember, Great DJs Do Exist! All you have to do is find them.
Submitted by BigFoot DJs of Port Huron, MI
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I live in a world where everyone is always talking about leadership and how to handle yourself as a leader. I'm lucky that I get to see some of the best leadership on this planet first hand and I'm very grateful for that because it has helped me grow in incredible ways. I am constantly surrounded by great leaders and people who are used to winning, but I can say that there is something I feel we all need to hear occasionally. Sometimes we all lose and great teams and leaders lose well too.
It's a pretty common fact that games and contests were not invented to create losing teams. Everyone wants to be a winner. Unfortunately, at some point all of us have to lose. Fortunately, there is a way to do this and still feel like a winner.
A proactive attitude can do wonders for your entire team and your own mind as well. I was once on a team where one of our players looked at the rest of the team several times and asked "Why do we suck so bad?". They even looked over at the other team and apologized out loud telling them "We suck!". I believe this kind of talk only serves no good purpose. It demoralizes your own team more than they already are. It also tells the other team that you don't respect yourself enough to even try to give them a challenge. Your team already knows they aren't playing well and the other team already knows you aren't playing well, so "We suck!" "I suck!" or "You suck!" never has to be mentioned. It should be obvious to everyone involved. If you find yourself losing, take the role of motivator. You may not win, but you can always get better! The other team will appreciate the practice.
You should also never give up. You may be in last place, but finishing is an accomplishment in itself. When you take that away from your team by forfeiting or getting your team disqualified on purpose, you do nothing more than strip yourselves of the dignity of finishing well. You also take away the chance to get better. The team that quits is even more of a loser than the team who tried and finished last.
Losing only strips your pride if you let it get to you. Don't let it affect those around you too. You can win while losing as long as you keep the right attitude and you never give up.
Don't get so used to winning that you forget how to lose well…


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Wheat germ-based diets, such as Pond Logic® Spring & Fall Floating Fish Food and TetraPond® Spring & Fall Diet Fish Food, are packed with vegetable protein, amino acids and digestive enzymes. These diets, which help them ease into and out of winter, are gentle on their digestive systems while keeping their constitutions strong to fight off disease.
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On the market: In a quiet corner
Tucked back in a quiet corner of New Canaan, the Colonial at 75 Soundview Lane is a lovely country retreat.
Down the meandering Laurel Road, through thickly wooded homesteads just outside of the Silvermine section of town, the country compound spans 3.5 acres and nearly 6,000 square feet of living space between the main house and guest house.
"There are so many ways to slice this house," said Barbara Gronseth, a real estate agent with Halstead Property. "It's so unusual to have a house of this caliber in this location with all of the land."
Inside the main house, a gracious two-story foyer is accessed through handsome mahogany double French doors.
Classic black-and-white marble floors, a custom-stained glass window and Swedish "Runtal" radiators add elegant sophistication to the entryway, and custom two-story Marvin windows bring in plenty of light.
A wood-burning fireplace with marble hearth, Bird's Eye maple floors, custom moldings and detailed door casings warms a formal living room.
An extended conservatory offers a sunny sitting area with access to the back deck through classic French doors.
The living room opens to an adjoining formal dining room, also with French doors leading to the back deck.
A family room features solid cherry floors and custom cherry built-ins as well as a fireplace with marble surround and French doors leading to the breakfast room and kitchen.
The eat-in kitchen includes a five-burner GE range, Bosch dishwasher and Sub-Zero refrigerator as well as custom cherry Rutt cabinetry and a Delft tile backsplash.
A rear stairway off the kitchen leads to a bonus room that could lend itself as a great family room. It features a Palladium window, wide-plank cherry floors and French doors leading to its own private balcony overlooking the 3.5 acres. With a full master bathroom, the room also could be used as a private in-law or guest suite if needed.
Outfitted in solid black walnut custom cabinetry, the study features Frank Lloyd Wright-inspired stained-glass windows and a wet bar with a brass sink.
A custom-designed "secret door" provides a hidden entryway to a private first-floor master suite, which features a cherry floor, tray ceiling and French doors leading to a private terrace.
The master bath has black walnut his-and-hers vanities, a marble Jacuzzi plus a step-in marble shower.
Upstairs, an en suite bedroom could serve as an alternate master bedroom, featuring a large walk-in closet, Carrara marble and a full bath with a step-in shower.
With the choice of two master suites, the home could meet the changing needs of a family without them having to move into a new home.
Two additional guest bedrooms share a full hall bath and cedar closet.
Outside, a wide walkway of Brazilian granite and well-kept gardens of peonies, hydrangeas and Japanese maple trees lead to the pool area, which offers a great spot for outdoor entertaining.
The charming pool house features nautical porthole windows and cherry wide-plank floors.
With two bedrooms and one-and-a-half baths, an eat-in kitchen, the guest house offers 1,321 of additional living space.
A large great room with cathedral ceilings features a wood-burning fireplace with a brick surround as well as a built-in bookcase with a library ladder leading to a loft.
For more information or to make an appointment to see the house, contact Barbara Gronseth of Halstead Property at 203-524-0880 or firstname.lastname@example.com.
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ADDRESS: 75 Soundview Lane, New Canaan
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FEATURES: Guest house, heated pool, waterfall, first-floor master suite, Brazilian granite decking, terrace,
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MSRP based on E-150 XL
MSRP based on E-150 XL
MSRP: $28,760View Classifieds
Quick Specs
Gas Mileage 13 mpg City/16 mpg Hwy
Engine Gas/Ethanol V8, 4.6L
EPA Class No Data
Style Name E-150 XL
Drivetrain Rear Wheel Drive
Passenger Capacity 8
Passenger Doors 3
Body Style Full-size Passenger Van
Transmission 4-speed automatic transmission w/OD
Rear Door Type Dual Hinged
Weight Information
Gross Axle Wt Rating - Rear (lbs) 5120
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating Cap (lbs) 8520
Curb Weight - Front (lbs) 2995
Gross Axle Wt Rating - Front (lbs) 3700
Gross Combined Wt Rating (lbs) 12000
Curb Weight - Rear (lbs) 2684
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room (in) 42.0
Second Leg Room (in) 38.8
Third Shoulder Room (in) 71.7
Front Hip Room (in) 65.6
Third Head Room (in) 40.1
Front Leg Room (in) 40.0
Second Shoulder Room (in) 71.7
Third Hip Room (in) 66.8
Passenger Capacity 8
Second Head Room (in) 40.2
Third Leg Room (in) 40.0
Front Shoulder Room (in) 68.1
Second Hip Room (in) 66.5
Exterior Dimensions
Length, Overall w/rear bumper (in) 216.7
Ground to Top of Load Floor (in) 28.8
Side Door Opening Height (in) 47.2
Overhang, Front (in) 34.9
Rear Door Opening Height (in) 46.8
Step Up Height - Side (in) - TBD -
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) 79.4
Ground Clearance, Front (in) - TBD -
Side Door Opening Width (in) 44.8
Wheelbase (in) 138.0
Overhang, Rear w/bumper (in) 43.8
Rear Door Opening Width (in) 54.4
Height, Overall (in) 82.1
Ground Clearance, Rear (in) - TBD -
Step Up Height - Front (in) - TBD -
Cargo Area Dimensions
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in) 120.6
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in) 51.1
Cargo Volume to Seat 4 (ft³) - TBD -
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 4 (in) 20.8
Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³) - TBD -
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in) 84.9
Cargo Box (Area) Height (in) 51.9
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Console (in) 138.7
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline (in) - TBD -
Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³) - TBD -
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 (in) 51.4
Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³) 237.8
Fuel Economy
Fuel Tank
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) NA
Fuel Tank Location Midship
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) 33.0
Aux Fuel Tank Location NA
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG) 13
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG) 16
Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG) 14
Performance Specs
Engine Type Gas/Ethanol V8
Engine Oil Cooler Yes
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM 225 @ 4800
Displacement 4.6L/281
Engine Order Code 99W
SAE Net Torque @ RPM 286 @ 3500
Fuel System Electronic Fuel Injection
Transfer Case Power Take Off NA
Trans Order Code 44Q
Second Gear Ratio (:1) 1.55
Reverse Ratio (:1) 2.32
Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), High NA
Trans Description Cont. Again NA
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) NA
Trans PTO Access NA
Trans Type 4
Third Gear Ratio (:1) 1.00
Clutch Size (in) NA
Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), Low NA
Drivetrain Rear Wheel Drive
First Gear Ratio (:1) 2.84
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1) NA
Transfer Case Model NA
Trans Description Cont. Automatic
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) 0.70
Trans Power Take Off NA
Brake ABS System Four Wheel
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) 13.6 x 0.4
Disc - Rear (Yes or ) Yes
Brake ABS System (Second Line) NA
Drum - Rear (Yes or ) NA
Brake Type Pwr
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) 13.6 x 0.5
Disc - Front (Yes or ) Yes
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in) NA
Steering Ratio (:1), On Center 17.0
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft) 50.1
Steering Ratio (:1), At Lock 17.0
Steering Type Pwr Recirculating Ball
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) 48.6
Rear Tire Order Code T37
Front Tire Capacity (lbs) 2680
Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Spare - TBD -
Rear Tire Size LT225/75R16E
Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Front - TBD -
Spare Tire Order Code NA
Rear Tire Capacity (lbs) 2680
Front Tire Order Code T37
Spare Tire Size LT225/75R16E
Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Rear - TBD -
Front Tire Size LT225/75R16E
Spare Tire Capacity (lbs) 2680
Rear Wheel Size (in) 16 x 7.0
Rear Wheel Material Steel
Spare Wheel Size (in) 16 x 7.0
Front Wheel Size (in) 16 x 7.0
Spare Wheel Material Steel
Front Wheel Material Steel
Suspension Type - Rear Live Axle
Axle Capacity - Front (lbs) 5000
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm) 35.0
Axle Type - Front Twin I-Beam
Axle Ratio (:1) - Rear 4.10
Spring Capacity - Front (lbs) 3550
Axle Capacity - Rear (lbs) 5520
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in) 1.0
Suspension Type - Front Independent
Axle Type - Rear Semi-Floating
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm) 35.0
Spring Capacity - Rear (lbs) 5120
Axle Ratio (:1) - Front NA
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in) NA
Safety Features
Air Bag-Frontal-Driver Yes
Air Bag-Frontal-Passenger Yes
Air Bag-Passenger Switch (On/Off) No
Air Bag-Side Body-Front No
Air Bag-Side Body-Rear No
Air Bag-Side Head-Front No
Air Bag-Side Head-Rear No
Brakes-ABS Yes
Child Safety Rear Door Locks No
Daytime Running Lights No
Traction Control Yes
Night Vision No
Rollover Protection Bars No
Fog Lamps No
Parking Aid No
Tire Pressure Monitor Yes
Back-Up Camera No
Stability Control Yes
Other Features 4-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS)
AdvanceTrac w/roll stability control
Driver & front passenger 2nd generation airbags
Front height adjustable 3-point safety belts
Rear 3-point shoulder/lap safety belts in all positions
Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS)
Dual note electric horn
AdvanceTrac w/roll stability control
Driver & front passenger 2nd generation airbags
Front height adjustable 3-point safety belts
Rear 3-point shoulder/lap safety belts in all positions
Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS)
Dual note electric horn
Basic Miles/km 36,000
Basic Years 3
Corrosion Miles/km Unlimited
Corrosion Years 5
Drivetrain Miles/km 60,000
Drivetrain Years 5
Roadside Assistance Miles/km 60,000
Roadside Assistance Years 5
Other Specs
Cooling System
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts) 23.8
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (2nd) NA
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) 120
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) 650
Maximum Alternator Watts 1620
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) 500
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) NA
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) 6100
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) 5000
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) NA
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) 915
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A tachyon walks into a bar. The bartender says "Hey buddy, not so fast."
Happy 4th of July, everybody! I celebrated today along with the rest of America: by hanging out with friends, throwing some meat on the grill, and discussing the breaking (and long-awaited) discovery of a Higgs Boson particle.
The discovery is touted as "five sigma," meaning that at five standard deviations from the norm, the chances of it being a statistical fluke are miniscule. The probability of my friends being total nerds, however, is beyond statistical doubt.
For a great cartoon explanation of the Higgs particle, check out this video by PHD Comics:
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Helpful Information & Tools
Instructions for Applying for Financial Aid
- find some basic aid application guidelines here
Financial Awareness Counseling
- found at studentloans.gov, the Department of Education has created a useful tool for students to use to summarize their federal debt and to utilize budgeting tools
Repayment Estimator
- found at studentloans.gov, and upon logging in with your PIN, borrower-specific loan information can be retrieved from the National Student Loan Data System, giving the user preliminary repayment plan eligibility information and estimated repayment amounts
US Department of Education
- loan calculators and repayment details charts
Oklahoma College Assistance Program
- general loan and budget calculators
Ready Set Repay
- a loan repayment initiative by the Oklahoma College Assistance Program that includes features and tools to empower student loan borrowers
Direct Deposit
- to set up direct deposit, please click
. Students not signed up for direct deposit will receive their refunds by paper check, via the USPS.
- the FSA ID is required for
completion, to log on to
, and to log onto
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
- the Federal application must be completed every year for consideration for aid. The FAFSA is made available on October 1. For the 2019-2020 FAFSA, 2017 tax information is used.
The National Student Loan Data System (NSLDS)
- contains a student's complete Federal aid (loans and grants) history, and the ability for a user to report his in-school status and update his address
- the site to complete entrance counseling, a Direct Loans Master Promissory Note, apply for a PLUS loan, and general aid information regarding borrowing, loan consolidation, loan forgiveness, deferment and repayment options, and more information regarding managing student loan debt.
Alternative loan lender list
- find OUHSC's list of recommended private loan lenders
Academic Progress Review Form
- required for those appealing a financial aid suspension due to unsatisfactory academic progress
Academic Scholar Program recipients who are transferring to HSC and have remaining eligibility must complete the appropriate form and submit it to the Academic Scholars Program at the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education
Undergraduate students
Graduate or professional students
Cost of Living Increase Worksheet
- this form, and adequate supporting documentation, is required from students requesting an increase in the cost of living component of the cost of attendance
Disability Status worksheet
- this completed form is required for students who have previously had federal loans discharged by a determination of total and permanent disability but are now requesting new federal loans
Deferment Forms
- provides the information and pdf files for deferment and forbearance options
Dependent Care Verification Form - required for students requesting an increase in the cost of attendance due to child care expenses. Click here for the
2019 - 2020 form
Institutional Exit Counseling Form
- to be completed upon graduation or when enrollment drops below half-time for students who borrowed institutional (non-federal) funds
Loan Application Self-Certification Form
- to be completed by the prospective borrower of a private loan or other non-federal student debt (excluding Lew Wentz loans)
Summer 2019 aid application
- for students requesting aid in Summer when enrollment is optional rather than required
Verification Information and Forms
- descriptions of the verification process, options for retrieving information, and forms to be completed by students selected for verification
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