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Have They Got Any Idea How Busy I Am?18 Jan
Do you have a mental list of companies that really piss you off? I do and it is populated by telephone companies, internet service providers (why they have the word 'service' in their name baffles me), insurance companies and now Epson with their inkjet refill scam. To their credit, Epson's responses were prompt but I guess that is not too hard to do when they regurgitate scripted emails generated by their propaganda department. In my internet research on the topic I discovered that am I not alone in my annoyance with this unfair practice and there have even been successful class actions taken in the US against the printer manufacturers. The whole topic is very ugly. Anyway, for your edification, education and entertainment, here is my conversation thread with Epson…
1. My first contact:
My message to Epson:
I have a full black cartridge in this printer but the cyan and magenta are empty. I cannot get it to print. Have downloaded all the latest software for it but it always says it is either offline or error. It does scan.
Does the empty coloured ink cartridge stop the printer from working at all? If that is the case it is not at all environmentally or consumer friendly and would be a reason for me to never buy an Epson product again.
2. Two business days later, Epson's reply:
Thank you for contacting Epson's UK Customer Inter@ction Centre.
The Epson range of inkjet printers is designed to produce both high quality black and colour output. This is achieved by a combination of the print head unit and the ink cartridge used within it. The printer will operate until one of the cartridges runs out, at which point the printer will effectively go "offline" until this cartridge is replaced.
The reason behind this is to protect the printer from unnecessary damage that would be caused if the printer attempted to draw ink into the printer head when the ink has run out. If a print request, cleaning cycle or start up cycle (from switch on) is requested and the printer is out of ink, the printer is designed to prevent it to ensure air is not sucked into the print head (instead of the ink that prior to the cartridge running out was available) therefore potentially damaging the printer.
(Not happy to just fend off my inquiry, they then insult me further by trying sell me more bloody ink cartridges!)
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3. My next message was sent not expecting a response. Also, upon actually checking my calendar, I found the printer had been unused for eight months. Oops, how time flies when you are having fun!
Your repetition of the corporate propaganda attempting to rationalise Epson's abuse of the faith of its customers does nothing to help me.
I spent the full retail price on a genuine Epson black cartridge that has printed 11 pages and now I can't use it without spending another €30+ to replace the cyan and magenta that have mysteriously depleted during three months of storage. I use the SX130 while touring mainly for scanning documents and for printing the occasional boarding pass for services that still require it with e-ticket purchases. B&W draft printing is all I need. A simple override at the customer's risk would solve this problem (e.g. 'If you continue to print with an empty cartridge you may damage your printer and void the warranty. Click OK to proceed.').
I feel betrayed and cheated by Epson. I have searched the internet on this topic and I seem to be in a lot of company.
I will never purchase an Epson printer again. I will also ensure that every person I know is informed of the basically dishonest practice of locking the use of B&W printing to the purchase of expensive colour refills. I hope you are personally in the position one day where the waste of a few Euros/Pounds is important. Right now you should be ashamed. I now have little option but to send my SX130, in otherwise perfect working order, to a landfill. Epson is an environmental disgrace.
4. Epson's final boilerplate response:
Thank you for contacting Epson's UK Customer Inter@ction Centre.
Epson appreciates this opportunity to comment on the issues you have raised.
As a responsible manufacturer, whilst we strive to produce high quality and economical products, we are aware that there are times when some customers may experience an issue with our products or service. Therefore, we would like to thank you for your feedback and whilst we are disappointed to learn about the problems you have experienced we will ensure your comments are used positively in order to enhance our service in the future.
If you require any further assistance please do not hesitate to contact the Customer Inter@ction Centre and we will endeavour to resolve any further queries you may have.
So there you have it. You have been warned. When you buy that next new printer, or get one bundled with the purchase of a new computer, check carefully first. Do you actually own the printer and choose how to use it or do you really only have a licence to use it on condition that you buy expensive proprietary ink refills from the manufacturer? More people need to object to this business model if only for the reason that it is dishonest. That's not to mention the waste that this system promotes.
It looks like I may have found a new hobby once we return home. I can start writing 'letters to the editor' under a nom-de-plume like 'Disgruntled of Auckland' complaining about moral decay in modern society and how young people don't offer their seats to older travellers on the buses.
I wrote the proceeding paragraphs early on in this two-week period when I had not taken a photograph for a week and the prospects looked bleak. Wow, did things change a week later!
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Craig January 20, 2014 at 20:27 #
Hi Brian. Unfortunately Epson are not the only manufacturers with this policy. My brother printer has exactly the same problem at the moment. Somehow magenta and cyan were OK right up until I replaced the black.
Danny Bhoy devoted a section of his stand up act to printers and the cost of cartridges, last year. Something about asking why the cartridges cost more than his printer and if new tyres for cars cost proportionally as much there would be rioting in the streets…


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Student Short Film Showcase
Are you a student filmmaker located in southern Louisiana?
Do you have a passion for filmmaking and want your short film to be seen?
Submit your short film to the 3rd Annual Pontchartrain Film Festival's Student Short Film Showcase today!
The Student Short Film Showcase will award one 'Audience Choice Award' for both the high school and college division. Not only could you have a chance at winning a Lakeside Camera gift card, but students that submit films receive a free festival pass for the night of the Student Short Film Showcase. Student's whose films are selected to screen also will receive a complimentary weekend-long pass for the film festival. Could your film win the audience over?
Guidelines for entry:
- Short films must be 30 minutes or less.
- Short films must have been filmed in Louisiana.
- All genre's are welcomed
- The filmmaker submitting must be enrolled in high school or college
- Student filmmaker must own all of the rights to images, sounds, and music included in the film.
- Submission is through Google Drive, then if selected the filmmaker must submit a DVD version of the film.
How do I submit?
- Upload your short film to Google Drive (using a Gmail account)
- Put it in a folder labeled (FILM NAME)_PFF
- Then share it with email@example.com
Deadline: Oct. 27
Entry Fee: $15

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Having the momentum that every new beginning gives us, the momentum of new year we all tend to set goals which we believe will improve our lives and our sense of it.
Before new year begins and as we review last year's events, we see that we may have managed to realize some of our goals while others we have not.
This article's purpose is to make nine suggestions for new year whose implementation will certainly enable you to improve your life. Practicing these suggestions daily will give you the opportunity to feel that your life flows more harmoniously, regardless of the external conditions and the events that life holds for you next year.
We wish you a pleasant reading but mostly conscious practice!
9 ways to make your life easier
This submission to fear is probably the main reason why people stick with a job they hate or a relationship which they would be better off without. You stick with either one because you are afraid of not being able to find something better. But things are never going to get better if you keep doing the same thing over and over, so find the strength to challenge your fears and change things. There is plenty of research which suggests that fear, as well as other emotions, impair your ability to make rational decisions!
According to economist John Pencavel at Stanford University, working more than 50 hours a week actually makes you less productive and more prone to missing days at work or even leaving it behind entirely. Whether it's your boss piling up new projects for you when your plate is already full, or the demands being placed on you in your personal life, you need to realize you can only take on so much. Beyond that point, you need to learn to say no to friends and colleagues, delegate your work, or simply find another, more flexible job.
By comparing yourself to others all the time, you put unnecessary pressure on yourself, and you risk becoming envious or jealous of their success. Follow your own path to success. Looking at what other people are doing should be done in order to learn from their mistakes or to encourage yourself to follow your own potential, not to beat yourself up.
While you should definitely treat yourself every now and then, try to think your purchases through. Useless things not only cost you money, but they also create clutter and require you to maintain them, even if you aren't using them. Statistics suggest that an average home has around 300,000 items! Only purchase and keep items that you really need, and you will be surprised how much simpler your life will become.
Avoiding risk is the main thing that's preventing you from achieving the goals you set. You will never know if that great new idea you have is going to work out if you don't try. Sure, there is a chance that you might fail, but even if you do, you can use it as learning experience. But if you succeed, you will be glad that you took that risk. We tend to emphasize failure more than potential benefit, and we overestimate the consequences.
Everyone values the freedom to say what they want, even if it's not backed by arguments. You probably wouldn't expect people around you to get offended when you present your opinion, so why should you get offended when someone else does the same? If you are right, nobody can force their opinion on you, and that should be more than enough.
While it's great to have goals and plans to achieve a few months and years from now, you cannot put your whole life on hold just because of that. In the meantime, you need to enjoy your life, day by day. On the other hand, whatever happened to you in the past, stop reproducing it into the present. Put a full stop into the past, learn the lesson and come back to the present moment full and wise, enjoying what is available to you.
If you are trying to meet everyone's expectations, you will never truly live your own life and meet the goals you've set for yourself. Don't let others dictate what you should do. Follow your own dreams and wishes.
Spending too much time at work or with your family and not having any time for yourself will inevitably burn you out sooner or later. You need to have enough time just for yourself. Invest in yourself. You can meditate, write, read a book, listen to the music you love, take a long walk or do just about anything that will help you relax and take your mind off obligations and chores. By taking a breath, you actually safeguard your own health and come in contact with your inner wisdom.
The last tip to Remember all the above:
Life is for Living!
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A common question we get about the Book Fair! Your child will be visiting the Book Fair during their scheduled Library UA time that week.
If your child doesn't have Library scheduled that week, please contact the teacher to ask which day they plan on visiting the fair.
You also can set up your students eWallet and load money to their account. No more sending money into school with them! Whatever isn't spent is returned to your debit/credit card at the conclusion of the fair. Simple! Follow the link to set it up!


text: Compact and convenient, the all new HS720C offers the performance of a larger snow blower with the benefits of a single stage unit. At only 40.3 kg (88.8 lb), the HS720C is lightweight and manoeuvrable. It is powered by a powerful, easy to start and fuel efficient GC190, 4-stroke, overhead cam (OHC) Honda premium residential engine and it clears a 20-inch (50.8-cm) path. Since the auger-assist drive helps pull you along on most surfaces and cleans close to the surface without damaging it, it is perfect for walkways, paved and interlocking-stone driveways. Other standard features include a convenient and simple Snow Director chute controls for quick and easy control of distance and direction adjustments (up, down, left or right), an 10-m (32.8-ft.) maximum-throw distance,* and a quick-release single-lever auger control. Also standard is a compact design with a two-piece, folding control handle for easy transport and storage. Also available in a 120 VAC, electric-start model, the HS720CS. *Throw distance varies with snow conditions. Additional Features: ● High capacity snow removal - up to 45 metric tons/hr (50 tons/hr) ● Extra large starter grip to accommodate gloves or mittens ● Large fuel cap and fuel opening make it easy to re-fuel, even with gloves on ● Designed for ease of maintenance. Draining the engine oil and fuel are easy. ● The spark plug is very easy to access for replacement. ● Durable metal chute and auger with replaceable rubber paddles.


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Wednesday, June 13, 2007
Fair Trade Town - Yippee
It's official - Stockton-on-Tees is a Fair Trade Town. We got the news late yesterday afternoon so well done all of you who buy and use Fair Trade goods whether from the supermarket, the corner shop, the cafe, the church or all the other outlets. Now the steering group will plan the celebration event and draw up an action plan for the next 12 months. We need to embed and extend the use of Fair Trade goods as much as possible, encouraging people who've still never heard of the idea to try them out.
In Eaglescliffe we're lucky to have a super vegetarian restaurant which uses many fairtrade foods in its cooking without making a great fuss about it, so many people will be eating and drinking them without realising. Next time you're in look for the Fairtrade certificate proudly on display.
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Cushion covers have ultimately found their way in the list of most sought after home decor accessories, though it certainly did not happen overnight. Its long journey is full of dramatic twists and turns. Owing to an increased fetish for designer products, this utilitarian object also underwent makeover at regular intervals. The outcome is in the form of stunning variety of enchanting covers that are perfect for adding a touch of style to your home.
Cushion covers: Now and Then
No one could have imagined that such utilitarian objects would become frontrunners in home furnishing accessories arena. In earlier times, the designs and shapes would be monotonous and would fail to meet with the vivid imaginations of different kinds of tastes. Now, there is no dearth of unique and imaginative designs, shapes and patterns.
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Winter Hours
The Kentucky Railway Museum
How long is the train ride?
The train excursion is approximately 75 minutes in duration, round trip, and covers 22 miles round trip.
Is their a minimum or maximum age to ride the train?
No, all ages may ride. Under the age of 2 is free.
Are there restrooms on the train?Emergency restrooms only.
What does the trip consist of?
The train travels through the Rolling Fork River Valley and through the beautiful Kentucky countryside, over a couple of bridges. You will pass farmland with fields of corn and soybeans. A short stop of about 15 to 20 minutes in Boston, Ky to stretch your legs or purchase a snack at the local store. Sit back and relax.
Are there discounts?
Yes, please call for information on specific discounts.
How should I dress?
Comfortable and casual.
What is your schedule?
Please check our website for current schedule.
Do I need a reservation?
Certain special events will require an advance reservation and will require a credit card. We do accept Visa, MasterCard, American Express and Discover. Please call to see if your visit will require a reservation.
Is smoking permitted on the train?
Our facility and train are non-smoking.
What is a Mystery Theatre?
Mystery Theater is geared toward adults and content is generally considered P-G 13. Your $54.00-$56.00 cost includes play, 4 course meal and your train excursion. Dress is business casual. The entire event last approximately 3 hours. Reservations are required.
What does locomotive cab ride mean?
This is a ride in the engine with the engineer. Only ages 18 and up are allowed due to safety regulations.
When does Thomas the Tank Engine visit?
He typically visits in early June. Please call or check website for exact dates.
Do you allow pets?
We allow only service animals.
Is the Kentucky Railway Museum a non profit?
Yes, we are a 501 c 3 non profit organization
Is your train handicap accessible?
Yes, with some limitations, please call ahead for specifics.


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+ LA BIENNALE DE MONTREAL 2011, Centre International d'Art Contemporain de Montreal, Canada.
We are showing three pieces of template cinema called, 'Somewhere in Sweden', 'A short film about nothing' and 'Five Ghosts' as part of the online component of this years biennale curated by Paule Mackrous. The exhibit is published by the centre international d'art contemporain de montreal's electronic magazine, issue 39/2011. Other artists include: Mark Amerika, Grégory Chatonsky, Jhave and Mouchette (aka Martine Neddam).
More info here: http://magazine.ciac.ca/en/summary.html
More about template cinema here: http://www.templatecinema.com/
+ GATEWAYS. ART & NETWORKED CULTURE. Kumu Art Museum, Tallinn, Estonia
We are exhibiting 'Tallinn Wall' (a re-working of our installation 'London Wall') and 'BEAON' as part of this group exhibition curated by Sabine Himmelsbach. This is the museum's keynote exhibition for Tallinn's year as European Cultural capital in 2011. Others artists: Aram Bartholl, Clara Boj & Diego Diaz, boredomresearch, Petko Dourmana, Escoitar.org, Mindaugas Gapševičius, Kirsten Geisler, Ingo Günther, Hanna Haaslathi, Karel Koplimets & Ivar Veermäe, Katarzyna Krakowiak, Christina Kubisch, Andreja Kuluncic, Marc Lee, Les Liens Invisibles, Jenny Marketou, Eva & Franco Mattes, Achim Mohné & Uta Kopp, Tanja Ostojić, Julius Popp, RIXC, Sašo Sedlaček, Zoltán Szegedy-Maszák / Márton Fernezelyi, Timo Toots, Anna Trapenciere, You Must Relax
13th May 2011 - 25th September 2011. Private View, May 12th at 6pm
More info here: http://www.goethe.de/ins/ee/prj/gtw/aus/enindex.htm
Catalogue information: http://www.goethe.de/ins/ee/prj/gtw/aus/kat/enindex.htm
+ FLIPPED_CLOCK. Berkeley Art Museum, California.
A solo presentation of our FLIPPED_CLOCK curated by Richard Rinehart runs from June 1st - August 31st 2011. Previous artists in this series have included Vuk Ćosić, Jeff Crouse, Marisa Olsen and Joe McKay.
Preview information: http://events.berkeley.edu/?event_ID=42669&date=2011-06-03&tab=all_events
From June 1st see the work here: http://netart.bampfa.berkeley.edu/
More information on Flipped_Clock here: http://www.thomson-craighead.net/docs/flippedclock.html
+ CURRENT. Harris Museum, Preston, UK
You can still see our new realtime installation, 'The distance travelled through our solar system this year and all the barrels of oil remaining' as part of Current at the Harris Museum in Preston until June 3rd 2011 alongside work by Harwood/Wright/Yokokoji, boredom research, James Coupe and Michael Szpakowski. We will be posting documentation of this artwork on our website at the end of May!


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This regular column will soon discuss the nitty-gritty details that many crave, but we decided we'd better ease into things, so we begin our quest with pointers to some of the prime resources that already exist to help expand our understanding of the world of Java.
The tip-off
There are a lot of resources available to help us learn about Java, starting with Sun's Java Home Page. This is the official Sun Microsystems access point for all Java-related information. You can find everything from Sun's Latest Java Announcements to Sun's Online Java Documentation to Sun's Java Development Tools.
Sun keeps the Java site fairly up to date. However, some of the language documentation has been allowed to get rather stale at times. Hopefully, with the release of the The Java 1.0 Developers Kit, out-of-date docs will become a thing of the past.
Be sure to read these pages with a Java-enabled browser so you can enjoy a
steaming cup of Java (courtesy of a Java Animator Applet).
For those who just want to download stuff, the attendant anonymous ftp site is Sun's Java FTP server. Though do note that Sun's Java servers are all heavily loaded pretty much all of the time. You may want to check out one of the many mirror sites:
Java newsgroups
Online discussion about Java is mainly conducted on the Java Newsgroup comp.lang.java. It is inundated by a huge number of posts (so I hope you have a good, threaded newsreader). The HotJava Alt Newsgroup also has a fair bit of discussion. It is less busy than the Java newsgroup but it gets a lot of non-HotJava related posts. The JavaScript Newsgroup was recently created for discussion of JavaScript issues. The traffic seems pretty light so far and seems to be staying focused on JavaScript.
There are also some Java-related mailing lists. Sun's Java Mailing Lists are mostly holdovers from the days before the Java newsgroup was created. The Linux Java Mailing Lists are about porting Sun's Java Development Kit to the Linux platform. There is also a (wonderfully low traffic) mailing list discussing the development of a "real-time" version of Java at firstname.lastname@example.com. Some of the lists are quite technical. The announcement mailing keep you informed of new releases. Unfortunately, the Sun Java announcement mailing list gets very little traffic.
Digital Espresso (once known as "J*** Notes") was created to distill the flood of information from the Java newsgroups and mailing lists into a concise summary. Digital Espresso's team slogs through all of the comp.lang.java posts and distills the important information into a relatively short weekly report. This is a great resource to keep abreast of the major flow of comp.lang.java but is not, of course, a substitute for active newsgroup participation. Since Digital Espresso tracks all of the Java-related announcements, it is a great substitute for general announcement mailing lists.
There are a number of other folks who have put together various informational posts and web pages. John December's Java Online Information Sources is a wonderfully clean springboard to world of Java. Elliotte Rusty Harold's "Cafe au Lait" is another good launching point. I was a bit disappointed that the Java Training section lists only Sun Education's offerings, but the book area contains a nice section on upcoming books. JavaWorld is building JavaWorld's Java Jumps, yet another list of worthwhile Java-related resources.
There are a few people putting together Java Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) information (along with answers of course). FAQ #1 - firstname.lastname@example.com is part of "Cafe au Lait" site and gets posted to the various newsgroups weekly. FAQ #2 - firstname.lastname@example.com looks like it contains some cool information but it seems to be written in Japanese. This appears to be an up to date version of the next site... FAQ #3 - email@example.com seems to be a good start but it is bit out of date. The last revision date shows the middle of November.
Earthweb's Gamelan Directory is my personal favorite, and perhaps the most comprehensive listing available. Although it offers little original content, Gamelan has links to lots of Java applets and other goodies (and even provides a pronunciation guide to help you pronounce "Gah' meh lonn"). The listings are broken into 20 categories, and everything is labeled based on which version of Java was used (which API). In parting, remember that if you happen to spill Java on your keyboard, take it into the bathroom and use a hair/blow dryer to get rid of the evidence.


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Female Genital Mutilation around The World: pp 95-103 | Cite as
Health Consequences of FGM/C
Based on the evidence of prevalence of FGM/C presented in the preceding chapters, we now proceed to the questions of (1) health consequences and risks posed by the FGM/C condition as well as (2) the medical interventions, which can benefit patients who have been subjected to this condition. In order to deal with these issues, we begin by gathering and analysing the relevant set of knowledge of the FGM/C and its typologies. Such knowledge, we suggest, must be coupled with a sound understanding of the anatomy and physiological aspects and procedures. Such a combination of knowledge may assist those health professionals in countries of FGM/C prevalence (described in the preceding chapters) to become competently involved in the provision of care and support for their patients.
- Androus. (2004). The United States, FGM, and Global Rights to Bodily Integrity. Paper presented at The Rothermere American Institute Conference. The United States and Global Human Rights, November 2004, Oxford: Oxford University.Google Scholar
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Carbon Capture and Sequestration
This page last reviewed April 18, 2017
Carbon capture and sequestration (CCS) is an important strategy to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and mitigate climate change. CCS is a process by which large amounts of carbon dioxide (CO2) are captured, compressed, transported, and sequestered. The sequestration component of CCS includes CO2 injection into geologic formations (such as depleted oil and gas reservoirs, un-mineable coal beds, and saline formations) as well as use in industrial materials (e.g. concrete). CCS is distinct from biological sequestration, which is typically accomplished through forest and soil conservation practices that enhance the storage of carbon (such as restoring forests, wetlands, and grasslands) or reduce CO2 emissions (such as reducing agricultural tillage and suppressing wildfires).
ARB is currently developing a quantification methodology for CCS. As with other quantification methodologies, the CCS quantification methodology may be adopted for use in the Cap-and-Trade and Low Carbon Fuel Standard programs as determined appropriate in rulemaking(s) specific to these programs. Studies by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) and the California Council on Science and Technology (CCST), have shown that CCS has the potential to reduce carbon emissions by millions of metric tons, and may be an integral part of meeting California's long term climate goals. CCS allows for existing fossil resources, such as natural gas, to be used in a way that is much lower in carbon emissions than traditional methods.
What's New
A public workshop on ARB's Carbon Capture and Sequestration program will be held on Monday, May 8, 2017. For further details please visit the CCS Meetings/Workshop webpage.
References and Additional Information
- Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) report on Carbon Dioxide Capture and Storage
- West Coast Regional Carbon Sequestration Partnership (WESTCARB)
- United States Environmental Protection Agency (U.S. EPA)
- United States Department of Energy (U.S. DOE)
- United States Geological Survey (USGS)
- Carbon Capture and Sequestration Technologies Program at MIT
- IEA Greenhouse Gas R&D Programme (IEAGHG)
Related Links
- Carbon Capture and Storage Review Panel
- Cap and Trade Program
- Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS) Program
- Carbon Sequestration
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by Lea Michelle Cash/Celebrity Showcase Column/Published 8/20/2015
Lights! Camera! ABC and Pure-Television-Magic! At the Television Critics Association (TCA) Summer Press Tour recently held at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, the creator, executive producer and writer, Shonda Rhimes along with her producing partner Betsey Beers, and Pete Nowalk, the creator of "How to Get Away With Murder" graced the stage with leading actresses, Viola Davis (How To Get Away With Murder), Kerry Washington (Scandal), and Ellen Pompeo (Grey's Antomy).
The impressive group of individuals gathered to answer media's questions about ABC's "Thank God it's Thursday" (TGIT) powerhouse hit shows to which the actors are featured. Questions were tossed to the astonishing team, and their replies fired back seasoned with humor and realness.
One reporter asked actress Terry Washington. "Olivia is viewed as a role model by many people for a number of reasons, as she goes through all of these twist and turns. How much does that weigh on you?" Washington states, "I've always thought it was really misguided when women tell me that Olivia Pop is their role model, because she's having an affair with a married man who is the President of the United States. Who is a murderer. And she stole an election for him."
Washington continues, "Though, I feel there are some things about her that are admirable. She is an entrepreneur. She is smart. She has an amazing closet. And those things are worthy of admiration. But she is nobody's role model."
Others asked actress, Ellen Pompeo how is she going to get her life back on "Grey's Anatomy." Rhimes and Pompeo both answered these questions with letting the media know that "Grey's Anatomy" will have a lighter tone this season, and that the sun will rise again for Meredith, as a single woman living this life that she has never thought she was. Pompero said, "A lot of people feel like they can't get up again. And so to tell that story about how life does go on after what you think is impossible, you know, is something that so many people can relate to." She continues, " If we give anybody, even joust one person, a little bit of comfort or open their eyes to a new idea, make them feel some new joy when they thought they couldn't again, that's a story worth telling."
Viola Davis who plays Annalise on "How to Get Away With Murder" has been nominated for an Emmy Award in the Best Actress category. Someone asked, "When we talk about Emmys, one of the things that's interesting to me is that we've never had a black woman win an Emmy as Best Actress, and here we are now at a point with where two black women have been nominated. So I am wondering if Viola can talk a little about Emmying and what it might feel like if you could actually break that barrier." Davis simply stated, "I feel if you are in the business for awards, you are in the wrong business."
The pair was both asked about Cicely Tyson, who was an amazing guest star on the episode where she plays Annalise's mom, and if we can expect her to come back in Season 2? Norwalk said, "That was Viola's instinct that we should meet Annalise's mom and it grew into an episode that we are extremely proud of. As for Season 2 we are still figuring it out."
The ABC Thursday night lineup has proven to be a huge success with all three Shondaland TV series productions back to back in a row, running in order from 8 p.m. – 11 p.m.


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Australian Shepherd Puppies
Information, Behavior and Training
Australian Shepherd puppies are affectionate, intelligent and good-natured. They are commonly known as Aussies and make great companions for active families.
But this breed was crafted for optimal performance rather than being left in a garage all day. As such, this breed is not for everyone...
Don't blindly fall in love with the cuddly looks of Australian Shepherd puppies without first learning more about this breed; too many of them are adopted without fully understanding exactly what goes into owning this breed.
Whether you are thinking about buying a puppy or adopting an adult dog and want to know if this is the right breed for you or just want to learn more about this breed, I hope this article will help you find the answers to your questions.
Australian Shepherd Information and History
Despite its name, this breed was NOT developed in Australia. Its most likely birthplace lies in the Basque region between Spain and France. But the country that had the biggest impact on this breed's development is the... United States!
The breed as we know it today was developed in the late 19th and early 20th centuries from collies and other shepherd-type dogs. Like other herding breeds, the Australian Shepherd went through many name changes before it became known by its current name. Some of those names include Pastor Dog, Spanish Shepherd, California Shepherd and Blue Heeler.
So, if the breed was not developed in Australia, how did it get its name? Glad you asked! The dogs from which the breed was developed were brought to the United States in the 19th century. They came with their Basque shepherds and their job was to take care of herds of imported Australian sheep. Who would have thought that a dog breed would be named after a country that exported sheep these dogs were supposed to herd!
Back then, breeders focused more on working abilities than appearance, ultimately leading to the creation of a highly versatile, hard-working dog. Originally known for its legendary herding abilities, the breed became quite popular in the 1950s when it gained wide exposure from performing in rodeos, horse shows and on television.
Today, while this breed remains quite popular on farms and ranches where it's valued for its herding skills, it's also becoming popular as a pet and companion. The Australian Shepherd breed was recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1991 and categorized under the herding group.
Physical Characteristics
The Australian Shepherd is a well-balanced dog with loads of stamina. Its main features include an attentive and animated presence along with intriguing coat colors, often with striking markings.
The body is medium in size and slightly longer than tall. The strong, slightly arched neck smoothly blends into the shoulders. The back is straight, level and strong. The deep chest boasts well-sprung ribs. The straight tail can be docked or kept naturally bobbed without exceeding 4 inches.
The forelegs are strong, perpendicular to the ground and straight. The pasterns are slightly sloped. The hindquarters boast well-defined stifles and moderately bent hocks. The compact feet are oval in shape, with well-arched toes. The paw pads are strong and thick.
The head is well-proportioned. The brown, blue or amber colored eyes are almond-shaped, often with black or liver pigmentation on the eye rims. The ears are triangular and set high on the head. The nose is typically black, with brown or occasionally pink pigmentation. The strong white teeth are allowed to meet in a scissor or level bite according to the standard. The facial expression is attentive and intelligent.
The coat is double. The medium length outer coat is straight to wavy. The length and texture of the undercoat varies depending on climate. Accepted coat colors include the blue merle Australian Shepherd, the red merle Australian Shepherd, the red Aussie with or without white markings and the black and white Australian Shepherd with copper trim.
|21 to 23 inches
|45 to 60 pounds
|18 to 21 inches
|35 to 45 pounds
The Australian Shepherd is a very intelligent dog with an even-tempered personality. It's very loyal to its family. However, as with other herding dogs, this breed can be a bit aloof with strangers. Socializing Australian Shepherd puppies from an early age and polishing their social skills as they grow can help them bloom into well-rounded dogs.
With children, this breed can pose some challenges... Australian Shepherds may be so inclined to herd that they may feel compelled to consider children part of their "flock". Nipping and herding behaviors towards children should not be allowed and should be "nipped in the bud" from an early age.
Similar to other herding breeds, without sufficient mental and physical stimulation, this breed may resort to various destructive behaviors.
They may get along with other pets, but may try to herd them too! Fleeing cats are often a big temptation to chase. Introducing Australian Shepherd puppies to other pets at an early age can help increase the chances for creating amicable bonds.
Australian Shepherd training should revolve around positive reinforcement training. Most Aussies are happy to take commands and follow directions even though some may have a stubborn streak. Rewards and praise for doing an excellent job are much appreciated by this breed.
Best Owner and Living Conditions
This breed does best with an experienced dog owner capable of providing confident leadership. Most of all, they require an owner capable of providing the right dose of persuasion and firmness when training them; basically an iron hand in a velvet glove.
If you have a yard, your pet will love to explore it, but make sure it has a secure fence; these dogs are known for being great escape artists. Even an underground electric fence may leave this breed unfazed! This breed does best on a farm or in a home with plenty of room to romp around.
Activity and Exercise
If you are passionate about doggie sports, this breed is for you. Dog agility, musical canine freestyle, Disc Dog and Flyball are just a few of the many sports this dog excels in. Alternatively, you may engage this breed with regular walks, mentally stimulating games and romps in the park.
Generally, when it comes to exercise, a half hour to an hour a day of vigorous exercise will suffice to keep this breed happy. However, with young Australian Shepherd puppies, you need to hold off strenuous exercise and running on hard surfaces until those delicate joints have fully developed.
Types of Australian Shepherd
If you are intimidated by this breed's exercise needs, you may be interested in learning that some breeders have developed a smaller-sized breed known as the Miniature Australian Shepherd. It ranges in size from 14 inches and up. These dogs may need less exercise compared to full size dogs, but they still need a good dose of daily mental stimulation.
You may find Miniature Australian Shepherd puppies by looking for breeders specializing in breeding smaller specimens or you can try looking in a Miniature Australian Shepherd rescue. The North American Miniature Australian Shepherd Club and the Miniature Australian Shepherd Association were crafted to promote these smaller fellows.
Interested in this breed but don't have much space? For a smaller version, even smaller than Mini Australian Shepherd puppies, look for a Toy Australian Shepherd. These fellows range from 10 to 14 inches in height and make excellent house dogs. However, if you plan on keeping your mini or toy Australian Shepherd in an apartment, you must ensure you can still keep him sufficiently exercised.
At times, Australian Shepherds are crossed with Border Collies. The Australian Shepherd Border Collie mix creates an explosive blend of intelligence and energy, but it requires an owner ready to deal with these traits. This cross is definitively not for couch potatoes!
Australian Shepherd Grooming
This breed sheds year-round but the shedding process will be significantly more intense in the spring when these dogs blow their winter coats. Daily brushing during this time will help reduce the amount of shedding while preventing the coat from matting. Brushing 2 to 3 times per week should be sufficient at other times.
Health Concerns
In the health department, this is a bit of a risky breed. While generally healthy, several health disorders can be found in the Australian Shepherd breed. Hip dysplasia, epilepsy, deafness, progressive retinal atrophy, cataracts and hypothyroidism are a few health issues in this breed.
A good portion of health disorders can be prevented by purchasing Australian Shepherd puppies from reputable Australian Shepherd breeders.
Even healthy dogs get sick. While many health problems will require an immediate attention from your Vet, there are many others that you may handle on your own. Learn how to save time and money (and how to prevent small problems from becoming big problems) by diagnosing and treating dog health problems that don't require your Vet's attention.
Life Expectancy
The average life expectancy for a healthy Australian Shepherd puppy is between 12 and 14 years.
Final Thoughts...
Intelligent, good-natured and seldom quarrelsome, these dogs make great companions for those active, outdoorsy folks. For many good reasons, those who own them would not trade them for any other breed in the world. Not only are Australian Shepherd puppies incredibly cute, they are also incredibly smart and they seem to know that!
Did you ever consider adopting your next pet?
If this is the breed you are interested in, and adoption appeals to you, consider contacting your local Australian Shepherd rescue and adoption center. There are thousands of pets waiting for a loving home and, yes, it's possible to adopt a purebred dog.
Still Have Questions?
You'll find answers to all your questions at the following site dedicated to Australian Shepherds:
All About Your Favorite Breed. Information and resources featuring sections on Australian Shepherd history, health, genetics, temperament, training and agility with directories of rescue organizations and breeders.
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We connect vulnerable Guatemalan children and families with the resources and medical care they need to thrive.
Founded in 2013, the Mayan Health Initiative (MHI) is a registered 501(c)3 organization headquartered in Chicago, Illinois with local operations in the state of San Marcos in Guatemala. Through community-based grassroots efforts, we strengthen the capacity of our partners to provide quality medical care to the region's most vulnerable patients.
Led by Co-founder and Executive Director, Dr. William Ahrens, former head of Emergency Pediatrics at the University of Illinois Medical Center, and governed by a US-based board of directors, MHI was founded in response to what the founders experienced during 20 years of volunteer work in the region. We support a team of six physical and speech therapists and four nurses, all of whom live in the communities they serve.
MHI currently provides funding and technical assistance for three core initiatives in Guatemala: Nutrition, Therapy Centers, and Medical Relief.
Where we work
Guatemala's Western Highlands face an extreme combination of systemic poverty, illiteracy, and inequality. The region's health system is hampered by low-quality equipment, lack of staff, cost barriers, and geography. MHI supports programs that actively reach out to the poorest in rural areas, trains health workers in high-need disciplines, and recruits Guatemalan medical professionals to serve the region.
Guatemala is one of the world's poorest countries, and the indigenous population we serve with is even more so: 76 percent live in poverty, and 27 percent live in extreme poverty. Any discussion of the health challenges among the population we serve must be viewed with the knowledge that the country is still recovering from a brutal 30-year civil war that raged from 1960 to 1996. More than 200,000 were killed or forcibly disappeared during this period and, of this number more than 83 percent were indigenous Maya. The result is an ethnic group largely pushed to the sidelines—both literally and politically. The indigenous have lower rates across the board in all measures of wellbeing.
More than 40 percent of Guatemalans are under age 15. This puts in stark relief one of its most pressing issues: acute malnutrition. Half of all children under five are chronically malnourished, the highest rate in the Western Hemisphere. In the Western Highlands, child malnutrition rises to nearly 70 percent. Guatemala also has some of the highest maternal and infant mortality rates in Latin America with a maternal mortality rate of 190 deaths per 100,000 live births and an infant mortality rate of 43 deaths per 1,000 live births. It is estimated that less than half of births are attended to by a skilled medical worker.


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Not my circus...not my monkeys...
I am open to the idea.
David Plott
Atlanta Region #289721
#54 1973 Datsun 240Z
Mount Juliet, TN
Even though I'm double dipping often from ITA to STU or even FP in my POS-325e, I'd think favorably on the proposal. That would "commonize" my tire selection for some other organizations as well.
I think that it may be high time to put IT on street tires. There are other classes such as STL and Limited Prep Production, and Touring that offer much of what Improved Touring used to.
Solo has done the hard work here and my understanding is their rule set works. I am told they have 3 competitive tires. There is a provision to exclude a tire if it is a ringer.
By going to street tires it would be a dramatic cost savings money that could be invested in entry fees.
The IT7 guys I race with run 100tw Nittos and we are getting 5 – 6 weekends. I can only imagine 200tw would add more weekends. We also found that since going to harder tires brakes and bearings and such are lasting longer as well.
SCCA has too many classes that are very similar. Street Tires would differentiate IT.
dick patullo
ner scca IT7 Rx7
Chris "The Cat Killer" Childs
Angry Sheep Motorsports
810 417 7777
IT,SM,SS,Touring, and Super Touring
I understand the differentiation of classes part. You could get me to the middle on that. The idea that this will save $ is ridiculous. We got here due to tire wars to compete in a DOT class. All you'd be doing is hitting the reset button and it would start all over again. No thanks
Chris "The Cat Killer" Childs
Angry Sheep Motorsports
810 417 7777
IT,SM,SS,Touring, and Super Touring
While I can appreciate the desire to both distinguish IT from the rest of the SCCA's classes as a "beginner" and a "regional only/low budget" class I don't think racing on non-race compound tires is actually the smart thing to do.
I realize that non-race tires are cheaper, and I realize that non-race tires are almost as good as race tires are in some cases, I do think that running tires that are not specifically designed to be raced will not have any measurable effect on either participation or cost of racing.
My rationale is this:
A: CrapCan/Lechump racing is successful because of 3 basic aspects we can never achieve with IT:
------------------1. simple rules with an absurdly low entry cost.
------------------2. a crazy amount of track-time for the dollar.
------------------3. Teamwork and group-cost sharing that both enable an aspect of racing that binds groups of friends as well as distributing the cost-load across 3 to 6 members.
B. Street/non-race tires tend to display other issues that DOT-R compound tires are engineered to avoid
------------------1. Chunking of the tread blocks
------------------2. Severe rolling of the tire and sidewall/edge degradation
Note that just because we know that "Extreme Performance Summer Tires" are good for racing Lechump/Crapcan doesn't mean we'd see everyone come out on these Extreme performance tires.
C. Size. A quick check of the Tire Rack list I see nothing smaller than 14" and of the 14's and 15's on offer, I see one size, a narrow selection that many of us would have to make changes to the cars - relatively expensive changes to accommodate.
As an example. My car is an ITS car. I can fit 225/45 and 225/50 Hoosier R7's on that car because I bought a wheel that has an offset that makes them work with rolled fenders. I have a specific set of springs that I use with Hoosiers that overpower the grip for the R888's I run on track days and I have quite a bit more camber than I would otherwise need. I have invested a lot of money into getting this right, and time. You're asking me to do this again for the RE71R or BFG Rival S1.5. I'm not looking forward to that. But maybe that's something we can dismiss as realized cost. But it's still painful to think about doing this again.
To me the answer of controlling the cost of tires and still distinguishing IT as the "beginner" and a "regional only/low budget" class, would be to seek out a supplier who'd be able to step up and supply long lasting, "race-engineered" tires with a regional level contingency. Toyo RA1's, RR's R88R's, Maxxis Victra RC-1, even someone hungry like https://www.natiresusa.com/ might be willing to jump into the DOT race tire market if we proposed that 5000 IT racers would all switch to their tires with the understanding that they'd step up and supply us. Maybe even Hoosier would create an "IT" tire that we would all use if we reached out with the idea and the threat of us all dropping them for a spec tire.
Another point of Lechump/Crapcan racers. They desperately want somewhere to test and improve their cars that are not tied up in the endurance series. A lot of these guys want to race in the SCCA/NASA and MCSCC where I race. Giving them an IT class of their own would be far more attractive than asking them to step up and build ITC, B, A or S cars... ITJunk/ITLemon would be a much more successful idea IMO, and let them know they are supposed to follow their series' rules to be compliant and let them self-police. If it becomes a "thing" then we can break out their classes into sub categories.
While I understand the need to re-brand IT, I don't think starting here is actually the right idea. This has the potential of undermining the interest of a lot of the current IT community. Let's start with a spec tire.
Racer of old BMW's.
MCSCC ITS Class E30 325is
Racing where IT still exists: http://www.mcscc.org/
A spec tire will be problematic in a multi-mark category because the size availability issue is even greater than if you have a number of manufacturers from which to choose.
Look - at the end of the day, you're opposed to the idea of 200TW tires because the status quo works for you. There's nothing wrong with that but sometimes the needs of the many outweigh the needs of the few. The good news for you is that SCCA rules-making has traditionally been pretty responsive to minority needs - if you've got the ear of the powers-that-be. When I go looking at current IT grids, I see pretty much NOBODY who argued that "National status will kill IT." Individual entrants come and go, and turnover in the club - in racing - is astronomical. The Club won't make a decision based on any kind of strategic plan, and a few connected people can pretty much kill any proposed change, so you're probably safe.
They're just not as soft as The Purple Crack.
These things are leagues above what we were racing on 15 years ago (Hoosier R3S03; I still have a pair of 2-cycle ones that have been kept inside in a bag away from electricity, you want 'em? )
Not my circus...not my monkeys...
Absolutely, all thumbs up on 200 tires!
My HoHo sets have almost doubled in the last 18 months, just one of several SCCA dissatisfiers.
IT certainly needs some revamping. 200TW tires, wheel sizes opened up to mate with 200TW tires, which won't typically tolerate narrow wheels as well as hoosiers do.
Brakes and ABS is another area for discussion. Modern cars all have +17" wheels with full size, race competent ABS systems. It seems to me a reasonable approach for older non-abs cars is to allow brake upgrades. Something like any single piece rotor with any 4 piston caliper, so long as it fits inside a 17" wheel, for the front. Upgrade to disk for the rear, if drum.
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200TW needs to happen in IT. But it could take a long time for the powers that be to do anything new with a class they don't care about.
Soooooo, we should just do it on our own. Scrote Cup can move to 200TW and I suspect take a decent chuck of the active racers in the SE with it. Besides that area, and the NE, there ain't a lot of IT racers anyhow.
Ron Earp
NC Region
#38 ITS Mustang
I am all for street tires.
I want more people to race without going to ITS.
With fprod only being cams away from the current miata, i was wondering why i was racing 2-3 cars in ita vs 2-3 cars in fp with contingency.
Would there be any way to get some street tire mfgs to offer cntingency for regional races?


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Tyco's remote-controlled Psycho car performs many stunts, but its most impressive is making three influential toy lists this year: Family Fun magazine, Sesame Street Parents magazine and the Oppenheim Toy Portfolio. The feat almost guarantees a holiday sales spike for the $55 toy from the Mattel Inc., which is aimed at 7- to 10-year-olds.
Writing a wish list or whispering in Santa's ear just won't do anymore. Today, parents and grandparents increasingly base their holiday gift-giving decisions on what the experts say. Several well-known parenting magazines and at least four independent gurus have set themselves up as arbiters of the year's best toys.
For toy manufacturers, the lists can provide thousands of dollars worth of free advertising that can translate into blockbuster sales--witness the craze for Tyco's Tickle Me Elmo in 1996. Toys making the lists are touted on talk shows and local news programs. And the Sesame Street and Family Fun lists end up in the hands of thousands of magazine subscribers.
"The School Bus by Playhut [$30] was a steady seller for us," said Jane Saltzman, marketing vice president of online store EToys. "But as soon as it made the Family Fun list, it became a Top 10 seller day in and day out."


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CMS Proposes Coverage for Next-Gen Precision Medicine Test
A newly-approved precision medicine test that identifies genetic mutations in cancer cells could open up new doors for Medicare beneficiaries battling solid tumors.
Source: Thinkstock
- Precision medicine may be about to take a big leap forward as CMS considers covering the costs of a new, FDA-approved next-generation sequencing (NGS) test that can identify key biomarkers for certain cancers.
The FoundationOne CDx (F1CDx) in vitro diagnostic test can detect genetic mutations in 324 genes and two genomic signatures in solid tumors, offering oncologists and patients a new, more personalized approach to choosing cancer therapeutics.
"The F1CDx can help cancer patients and their health care professionals make more informed care decisions without the often invasive process of extracting tumor samples multiple times to determine eligibility for a single treatment or enrollment in a clinical trial," said Jeffrey Shuren, MD, director of the FDA's Center for Devices and Radiological Health (CDRH).
"With the run of one test, patients and health care professionals can now evaluate several appropriate disease management options."
The test is the second of its kind to be approved under the parallel review process between the FDA and CMS, said FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb, MD.
The collaboration allows CMS to start considering medical devices and similar innovations for coverage determinations at the same time the devices or tests are undergoing FDA review. The project aims to speed up the lengthy process of bringing new ideas to market while maintaining stringent oversight of potential offerings.
"By leveraging two policy efforts aimed at expediting access to promising new technologies, we've been able to bring patients faster access to a breakthrough diagnostic that can help doctors tailor cancer treatments to improve medical outcomes and potentially reduce health care costs," Gottlieb said.
"The FDA's Breakthrough Device Program and Parallel Review with CMS allowed the sponsor to win approval for this novel diagnostic and secure an immediate proposed Medicare coverage determination within six months of the FDA receiving the product application."
The test is unique due to its ability to test more genetic variations at one time than other companion diagnostics. This means fewer biopsies are necessary to determine treatment options, which could be a significant benefit for patients.
F1CDx can also pinpoint which of 15 existing FDA-approved cancer treatments would be most applicable to patients with one of five tumor types, the FDA added. Patients with non-small cell lung cancer, melanoma, breast cancer, colorectal cancer or ovarian cancer may be able to target their treatments more precisely with the help of the test.
At the same time, CMS has announced a proposal to cover the costs of future NGS in vitro diagnostic tests for Medicare beneficiaries with advanced cancer who are already in treatment, but haven't engaged in precision medicine testing.
The proposed national coverage determination would widen the availability of such strategies, and might also identify more patients eligible for clinical trials.
"Through parallel review and collaboration, we speed access to innovative diagnostics, so that doctors are better able to deliver the best quality care to their patients and patients have access to these state-of-the-art tests," said Seema Verma, Administrator of CMS.
"Our proposal establishes clear expectations, while at the same time delivering better outcomes for the people we serve."


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OAKLAND — A man killed July 28 when he was hit by a car while walking on Interstate 880 near the Coliseum was identified by the Alameda County Coroner's Office on Tuesday.
Ricardo Coronado-Rendan, 37, was a transient who may have lived in Oakland at one time, officials said.
He was hit by a car about 4 a.m. July 28 as he walked in a lane of traffic northbound on the freeway near the 66th Avenue exit. The driver who hit him called the CHP, stayed at the scene and cooperated with investigators.
The CHP is still investigating what Coronado-Rendan was doing on the freeway. No vehicles connected to him have been found.
The coroner's office also said Tuesday a man found dead last Thursday alongside the Oak Street onramp to southbound I-880 in Oakland has been identified but no family has been located yet and his name is not being released.
A cause of death has been deferred pending toxicology results.
The man was found about 8:55 a.m. last Thursday alongside the ramp, by a construction worker working in the area. There were no signs he had been hit by a vehicle or any evidence of foul play, authorities said.
Anyone with information about the man or his family is asked to call the coroner at 510-382-3000.


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Myths: Scarcity vs. Abundance
Global Issues>>Myths:>>Scarcity vs.Abundance
Myths: Scarcity vs. Abundance
Here is where you find the details on why the GENI Initiative is such a compelling argument against the common myth of scarcity.
Keyword phrases (scarcity, abundance):
?Notes on economic theory: assuming scarcity by R�binson Rojas
Economic theory is the name given to the more general and abstract parts of economics, the principles. These principles will be consistent with the ideological stance of the theorist. Thus, in modern times, economic theory deals with the principles explaining variations of what we know as the capitalist system of production, the most modern organization of production in social stratified societies, in societies whose structures are based neither on egalitarian relationships nor on collaborative patterns of social organizations. Economic theory has become a tool to "justify" the capitalist system not to analyse it.
The mechanics of price relations or of markets need a general explanation of the organization of production and distribution insofar as this is actually worked out and controlled through what is defined as competitive buying and selling -- which would largely be true even in a planned or bureaucratic socialistic economy.
Enlarged theories of PRODUCTION, DISTRIBUTION, CONSUMPTION, BUSINESS FLUCTUATIONS, and other economic elements have been introduced and continually reconsidered from a variety of viewpoints. But all of them are based upon the assumption that there are not enough resources to meet the needs of the whole population. There is always a situation of "overpopulation", that is. From the latter, then, the notion of "rationing" scarce resources, or, better, "allocate" scarce resources. Thus, the capitalist market appears as an "efficient" tool for allocating scarce resources, making possible to produce for those who can afford the price of goods and services.
Economic theory, as a theory customized to justify the market system, must make fundamental assumptions which create a logical chain based on those assumptions. Because of the above, such a logical chain will remain logical only if the user of it agrees with the concept that the market system is a natural law and not just a stage in the human quest for fairer forms of social organizations. The most basic assumption of the prevalent customized economic theory is the so called principle of "scarcity":


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Combining all the great features of a bounce area, splash pool, double slide and water cannon the Total Wipeout Bouncy Castle is a great summer product.
Inflation is made quick and easy with the included 680w electric fan. Sandwiched PVC teamed with laminated nylon makes this one of the most durable kids inflatable bouncy castles available.
Inflates in minutes and easy to store away and transport the BeBop Total Wipeout is a summer best seller. Repair kit, electric fan, carry bag and anchor pegs all included. Delivered in 1 box.
Specifications of the Total Wipeout Bouncy Castle and Slide :
– Approximate overall dimensions 546cm (L) x 300cm (W) x 240cm (H) (18ft x 9.8ft x 7.9ft)
– Splash Pool 140cm (L) x 240cm (W) x 25cm (D) (4.6ft x 7.8ft x 0.8ft)
– 680w inflatable blower fan supplied
– Suitable for children aged 3-10 years old
– 38Kg maximum weight per child
– 145cm maximum height per child
– Maximum 4 children
– Maximum overall weight capacity 152kg


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By Lynnette in Orlando, FL on 1/9/2007
Does anyone in Greater Orlando or surrounding areas have any recommendations on lumber? We are ready to get our materials priced for framing (already have truss and floor joist). So we need to contact lumberyards for studs and hardware, also for the drywall. Would welcome any referrals from those who have already done this tedious task. Thanks in advance.
By Del in Norcross, GA on 1/16/2007
Hi Lynnette,
I'm finishing up the takeoffs for my plans now. I've separated everything into functional blocks and plan on dropping packages by every building-supply house within a 50-mile radius of Polk City next week for quotes.
I'll give HD, Lowe's, Stock, and 84 Lumber the complete package for an "if I buy anything I'll buy it all from you" quote as well as by functional block, with delivery staged in several increments so that I don't have piles of material sitting around. Other vendors will receive quote packages based on their primary material offering. Those that can provide a competitive quote in 7 days will get my business.
Several people have told me that getting a quote on that much material in 7 days isn't realistic. That may be true, but I figure if you're going to spend such a huge amount of money with someone, they darned well better be willing to give it their full attention. I took the time to price everything thus far in HD, either looking in the store or on their website, so I have a pretty good retail basis to accept or reject quotes. I'll let you know how it turns out. If you happen to stumble upon a good source before I do, please let me know.
Thanks, Del
By Bill in Callahan, FL on 1/17/2007
Right now, lumber prices are great. The lumber futures look good through at least midyear.
I had my lumber quoted by my 84 in Jacksonville in March, '06. I came in at about $56,000. I recently re-quoted with Granger Lumber. It came in at about $30,000. That is mainly due to the drop in lumber prices due to the slower market. It is also allowing for many other discounts.
Check Craig's List. There are many skilled tradesman willing to work by the hour b/c they are out of work. A year ago, you were lucky yo get these guys on the weekend. Now, you can have them 40 hrs. a week if you need them.
Economically, with building material prices down and good interest rates, it is a great time to build. I also expect drywall to start falling soon. A large drywall plant I used to work at has been running 24-7 for five years. They are currently running about 5 to 5 1/2 days a week. There is also a ton of new supply coming online towards the end of the year. This will also greatly reduce drywall prices.
Bill in Jax
By Phillip in Tampa, FL on 1/18/2007
I did similar to Del and got prices from Stock, 84, and HD. 84 was by far the best-priced and easiest to work with. They are really trying hard to get truss jobs right now, and they saved me over $4K on my trusses alone. Plus, their windows and doors worked out significantly cheaper than anyone else.
By John in Lake City, FL on 1/19/2007
Hi Lynnette;
I have done two O-B projects in the Orlando/Groveland area. For the first one in 2000, I used West Orange Lumber. At the time, they had great pricing, and on-time delivery, and they established an account for me to get my materials business. The second time in 2004, I used 84 Lumber, since I knew a sales rep (or at least I thought I did). The pricing was good at first, then it went downhill from there. Always late with materials or brought wrong quantity or wrong type. I disputed the price of material that was quoted one day and was delivered on the following weekend higher priced because costs supposedly went up. I have not used them since. This is just what I experienced.
By Lynnette in Orlando, FL on 1/19/2007
First, I would like to thank everyone who responded with their information. I spent this week pricing out our take-off on lumber and drywall. (Our lumber take-off also included the roofing materials & drywall, which some people included and some did not). Overall, the sheer quantity and variety makes it somewhat difficult to sift through and compare apples to apples, but I think I have gotten a handle on the differences in price.
I got bids from the following suppliers: 84 lumber, HD Supply (Home Depot), Thomas Lumber, and Manning Building Supply (who acquired Mills & Nebraska last year). Hands down, HD Supply came in the lowest. Remember, I did not go through the retail store, I went through the lumberyard directly in Sanford. Their prices were significantly lower than everyone else, to my surprise. Their price for our lumber was $20,458. The next lowest was Manning at $24,581. 84 and Thomas Lumber were nowhere in the ballpark. This included all studs and drywall. Also, drywall pricing was not given by HD Supply, which I will be trying to get today. I don't know why they did not include it, but whatever.
The best drywall price was given by 84 Lumber. This is comparing Thomas and 84 Lumber only. Manning does not do drywall and as I already said, HD Supply did not give pricing. As I get that price I will share it. I was given a drywall price of $14.63 for 1/2x4x12, $10.06 1/4x4x8, $18.32 1/2x4x12 water-resistant; $16.24 5/8x4x12 fire-code, $17.22 1/2x4x12 ceiling, $19.02 1/2x4x12 soffit. 84 Lumber ran about $4 higher per piece on everything. I hope anyone who found better pricing will share the info with me. If I have helped anyone out there, I am happy to pass info along.
I spoke to Cara this week, and she was very gracious to give me some info on her framing, truss, and lumber supplier. I did contact them and am waiting for pricing from them. I will update if their pricing is competitive. I will say that they have been extremely attentive and have wonderful customer service.
Phillip, I will be contacting 84 Lumber to see if they will price out my windows and doors. Manning has done the best price for me so far. But, you never know. I take nothing for granted in this process.
By Lisa in Groveland, FL on 1/19/2007
With reference to drywall, I contacted Residential Drywall and their bid came back very competitive. They broke it down for me, materials and labor vs. materials, labor and drywall, so it was easy to work out the cost of the drywall. It was not worth me ordering the drywall separately. They turn up with it, and take the excess away, but if they need more because they miscalculated, your bid is the same. Basically they bring too much.
The savings to get materials separately were not worth it, and I have the assurance that when they turn up everything will be there and not lying around for ages. Their bid for labor was not the lowest, but not far off and from what I understand, getting a good company is better for this trade and I have heard good things about them. Their service post-job is good apparently, and so if you move in and knock a hole on the wall, they come out for free to fix it. I dealt with Kim and she made the bid stage very simple and got back to me very promptly.
Hope this helps,
I looked them up in my phone book and could not find them. Do they do work in Orlando? It doesn't appear so. I would not mind getting a bid if possible.
By Del in Norcross, GA on 1/19/2007
Here's a listing for them. They're located in Tampa, but service all of central Fl. Lisa, correct me if I'm wrong.
Residential Drywall
My goodness that was quick. Del has got the right people. Since contacting them, their signs at the edge of the road have gone up everywhere near our land. I don't know if the office is manned at the weekend, but if you have a bid form and PDFs send them to email@example.com. At least she'll get them first thing Monday morning and you can follow-up with a call. They did my bid from the PDFs.
We wanted a smooth finish, but they also priced out knockdown, orange peel and and various combinations and let's just say a knockdown ceiling with orange-peel wall will save > $6,500. (That's two thirds of my appliances.) It does not offend us that much, so we will be going with knockdown and orange peel. I had my bid back within a week and they were really busy then (Oct). I queried it and got the query within 24 hrs.
Tel: 813.930.9200. They told me what they do but no hard sell, which I loathe, so I came away with a good impression. I will let you know how they work out, unless something fab comes up in the meantime, always open to better bids with references.
By Del in Norcross, GA on 2/5/2007
I had a very long and interesting phone conversation with the manager of the Lowe's in Lakeland today. I had given them a quote package last week and called to follow up. They had not yet completed their quote because (many excuses), etc. In the course of the conversation it came up that I had not included any appliances, cabinets, countertops, floor coverings, etc. I told him that I didn't include items like those because I felt certain that I could get better pricing and quite frankly, quality elsewhere. The conversation segued into my postulating that they and the other big box stores were missing a huge opportunity to reap significant O-B business by not courting customers such as ourselves with special incentives and attention.
I asked him if he would rather service a customer who was buying three sheets of drywall and a gallon of mud for 50 bucks or a customer who was buying not only 300 sheets of drywall but everything else that went into the house for >$100K. He didn't answer, but thanked me for giving Lowe's the opportunity to quote my material list and said that they would have it ready by the end of the week. I thought to myself, yada, yada...
About three hours later my phone rang and it was the Lowe's manager. He said that he had discussed our conversation with his regional manager and that they wanted to try a test O-B program. If I agreed to buy all of my materials from Lowe's they would give me a flat 30% discount off of any item in the store for the life of the building project or until I got my CO. We hashed out the details a bit and after I run the numbers I may go this route. It would be nice to have a single source to yell at if necessary. If I come in and pick up a box of nails for my nailer it's 30% off. If I have them deliver 100 sheets of plywood, it's 30% off. Since I'll be buying my materials in segments to avoid having material stacked up, he agreed that any lot of material over $1,000 would be delivered for free within two days of placing the order. He also agreed that if I found any of the material delivered to be unsuitable that they would deliver a replacement and pick up the unacceptable items. Ergo, no crappy studs in the middle of a bundle, etc.
I was unable to pin him down on a time frame for replacement, however. I wanted same-day service and he said that wouldn't be possible. I told him that was a deal breaker and that if they were serious about courting the O-B market they would have to do better. He said to let him work on it. I told him to hurry up because I want to get started. He said that he would call me by Thursday with what he could arrange.
From years of dealing with hungry people, I got the distinct impression that this guy desperately wants to move up in the company faster than his career path has been progressing. Bumping up his store sales significantly in a short time would be a sure ticket to the fast track for him so he may find a way to make this work.
I'll let you know what his response is on the material replacement interval.
By Lynnette in Orlando, FL on 2/6/2007
Sounds like you are going to get a great deal. It will be interesting to find out in the end just how much you saved overall. I think it is really wonderful to get a 30% discount on absolutely everything you buy. When you consider paint, lumber, tile, carpet, appliances, windows, doors, etc. It could really add up. Keep us posted.
By Del in Norcross, GA on 2/6/2007
I've spent a large part of today pricing the items on my cut sheet against the retail prices at the Lowe's here in Atlanta. Some items may vary in price between here and Lakeland but they should be pretty close on most things. Taking 30% against quotes that I had already received for rebar and lumber (2x12, 2x12PT, 2x6, 2x6PT, 2x4) from 2 small companies in Lakeland came up bad for the rebar but excellent on the lumber. Even at 30% Lowe's can't come close to touching the quote of $8.50 a stick for 20 ft #5 grade 60 rebar. However, 30% on all of the lumber is a huge ($2,300) savings. Drop that to $1,800 if the rebar is included in the mix. I'll be interested to see the advantage overall.
The biggest draw to this will be all of the little things that I failed to quote or underquoted through ignorance - a prime example is the hurricane straps. I feel certain that being able to run over to Lowe's and pick up an additional couple of boxes of wire, nails, and all of the other niggling little things that come up will constitute a substantial savings overall. Now if I could only figure a way around the sales tax...
Although this is a Lakeland store test only at this point (and it's not a done deal until I get an answer on the material replacement interval) I hope that others will feel emboldened to confront box stores in their area with a similar proposals and maybe the light bulb will click on for these folks eventually. Once I finish the detailed comparison I'll post a spreadsheet showing quotes vs. 30% off retail.
By John in Lake City, FL on 3/23/2007
I am in the planning stages of my O-B project and am trying to get some takeoff numbers. I thought I read somewhere in the forum about Lowe's and an O-B program. I am lucky I can remember things I read! Do you know where Lowe's is at with this process? Are they really going to do an O-B program? I would love to know where it is.
By Del in Norcross, GA on 3/23/2007
Unfortunately, the Lowe's deal didn't work out and I've scratched them off of my supplier list for this, or any other project. I recounted the grisly details in my blog (PolkCityProject).
Surprisingly enough, Home Depot came in better than anyone else for a total materials quote - 23% off of their retail price. That's just for the "lumber" part of the package. That included anything on the quote list that is not in their appliance, millwork, or electrical departments which was quite a lot of stuff (lumber, drywall, insulation, plywood, etc.). The millwork (doors, windows, etc.) was a separate quote which was only 15% off of their retail price. I didn't bother with the plumbing and electrical because I know that I can get it cheaper elsewhere.
Check with Lisa in Groveland. She may have procured some quotes that might be beneficial. Good luck.
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Friday, May 15, 2009
A Wedding Scrapbook Album.....
I was thrilled to find a quality album in an ivory fabric that coordinated with the papers. (Simply Fab Fabulous Fabric Wedding Scrapbook, by Marcella a division of K&Company) This beautiful 12x12 album was purchased at Big Lots for $4.99! It had heavy cream linen pages with vellum page protectors between each page and was a dream to work with.
I apologize in advance for the quality of some of the photos, a few of the pages did not photograph well, although most are crisp and clear. The front and back inside covers were quite plain so I covered them with a couple of papers, hiding the seam with black satin self~adhesive ribbon. I used various rubber stamps and black ink throughout the book, like the side border on the page below. For ease and convenience of attaching photos I chose to use gold foil corners, placing them according to the photo size. I also labeled each layout for photo size. I had a few layouts that were odd sized so I provided the couple with a clear cutting template that they can use to trim photos down to size. While I wanted the photos to be a prominent feature of the album, I also wanted to provide a space for written memories. Scattered throughout the album are hand stamped journaling blocks. I used a basic block lined stamp and then over stamped it with a decorative corner design. To make simple sticker or rub~on lettering look more grand I matted them three to four times using card stock and light and dark paper scraps. This is a great way to use up small paper scraps! I kept these two portrait pages fairly simple with just a touch of ribbon and triple matted wording. The rub~on lettering is from the Marcella by K line. (K&Company) It and the gold lettering you see throughout the album were purchased from Big Lots at $1.00 per package. I used a few embellishments to enhance the page designs such as, pearl and silver brads, 3~D weddings embellishments (both from K&Company), self-adhesive ribbon (FABRICRAFT Peel 'n' Stick Fabric by Delta), and champagne jewels. I found all these elements deeply discounted at Big Lots also, just $1.00 per package. I do love a good bargain! To make the album cohesive, I used black card stock for matting on all pages. I used the layered matting technique behind all the 3~D and stamped embellishments also. For the friends and guests pages I stuck to a standard 4x6 photo and a more simple page design allowing for more photos per page and plenty of journaling blocks for recording memories or guests names.For the final page I featured their new married name. Supplies for this album came to about $22.00, this price is minus the adhesives, rubber stamps, and ink, which I already had on hand. A great bargain for a lifetime of memories! I am off to clean up the huge mess I made and begin again making another one. I hope you all have a wonderfully creative weekend.
Miss Sandy
19 comments:
- Outstanding Stranger said...
What a beautiful gift....she will have so much fun adding the photos..Diane
- May 15, 2009 at 11:03 AM
- Vee said...
What an exquisite gift! Very elegant, Miss Sandy. You've really been a very busy gal. The bride and groom will be delighted!
- May 15, 2009 at 11:36 AM
- Fete et Fleur said...
It's beautiful! The cover is so scrumptious. She is going to love it.
- May 15, 2009 at 11:37 AM
- Unreasonable Grace said...
Miss Sandy,
What an AWESOME gift - so incredibly beautiful! You inspire me!
- May 15, 2009 at 12:28 PM
- Sand Flat Farm said...
Absolutely breathtaking Miss Sandy! You are an artist! What a special gift! I know the young couple will enjoy that book forever!
- May 15, 2009 at 3:35 PM
It's so elegant and just right for keeping treasured memories in. You are so talented. I'm sure this will be a favorite by the bride/groom.
- May 15, 2009 at 7:47 PM
- SharDon Exclusives said...
Oh, my goodness what a beautiful gift!!! Anyone would be humbled & grateful for such a treasure..Way to go girl!!!!!
- May 15, 2009 at 8:04 PM
- Desires of the Heart said...
Hi Sandy,
Oh how beautiful your album is!!! What a lucky Bride and Groom. Thanks for all the great pictures, I love the colors you used. The black really adds a lot to it I think. Would love to see your next one!! Linda
- May 15, 2009 at 8:30 PM
- Leann said...
What a lovely, thoughtful gift. I love handmade and a scrapbook beats all.
Enjoy your weekend!
- May 15, 2009 at 9:41 PM
- Shopgirl said...
This is lovely, so much love in these pages. What a wonderful gift.
Hugs, Mary
- May 15, 2009 at 11:07 PM
- Joyce said...
That album is absolutly beautiful! What a great KEEPSAKE gift.
I might need to work on one of those for my daughter for the future......just incase! HA!
Be blessed,
- May 15, 2009 at 11:54 PM
- KathyB. said...
That is a beautiful album, and hopefully will be a cherished family heirloom!
- May 16, 2009 at 1:46 AM
- kathy said...
How lovely, What a lucky couple
Lots of thought and love in this
Kathy - ga
- May 16, 2009 at 8:59 AM
- bluemuf said...
WOW!! What an elegant album. The couple will really love this.
Thank you for sharing Miss Sandy.
Hugs karen
- May 16, 2009 at 11:48 AM
Your album is lovely Sandy, especially the cover. This looks lke it will be a treasure for the bride and groom!
Blessings ~ Eileen @ Star's Fault
- May 16, 2009 at 6:39 PM
- The Feathered Nest said...
Dear sweet Sandy, this album is AMAZING!!!! So gorgeous and elegant ~ you are so gifted dear friend, I always love seeing what you've created! Just breathtaking ~ xxoo, Dawn
- May 20, 2009 at 8:32 AM
- Joe said...
Try going to Naplesweddingcatering.com
- May 29, 2009 at 6:25 PM
- Joe said...
Try going to wedding catering
- May 29, 2009 at 6:26 PM
What an awesome album you made! I am recently married and wanted to do something special for my mom and you gave me the inspiration! Thank you so much!
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