text:
Birthdays: Patrick SeitzToday is the Birthday of one of our awesome Voice Actors, Patrick Seitz!!! You guys might know Patrick Seitz as the voice of Germany from Hetalia Axis Powers, Sloth from Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood, Isshin Kurosaki from Bleach, Kiyomasa "Crow" Senji from Deadman Wonderland, and Luke Valentine from Hellsing. HAPPY BIRTHDAY PATRICK! If you guys wanna see what other Voice Actors are having Birthdays, we'll update as they come along. There is also a List on the front Page.~Speedy
Birthdays: Johnny Yong BoschToday is the Birthday of one of our awesome Voice Actors, Johnny Yong Bosch!!! You guys might know Johnny Yong Bosch as the voice of Vash the Stampede from Trigun, Ichigo Kurosaki from Bleach, Lelouch Lamperouge from Code Geass, Kiba from Wolf's Rain, and Adam Park from Power Rangers. HAPPY BIRTHDAY JOHNNY!~Speedy
Birthdays: Luci ChristianToday is the Birthday of one of our awesome Voice Actresses, Luci Christian!!! You guys might know Luci Christian as the voice of Wrath from Fullmetal Alchemist, Truth from Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood, Mitsukuni "Hunny" Haninozuka from Ouran High School Host Club, Alois "Jim Macken" Trancy from Black Butler 2, and Ahiru "Princess Tutu, Duck" from Princess Tutu. HAPPY BIRTHDAY LUCI! If you guys wanna see what other Voice Actors/Actresses are having Birthdays, we'll update as they come along. There is also a List on the front Page.~Speedy
Birthdays: Aaron DismukeHello Rangers!! Today is the Birthday of Vic's Brother from another mother! Voice Actor Aaron Dismuke!! HAPPY 20TH BIRTHDAY AARON!!! The Rangers think you're super special awesome!!!~Speedy
Voice Actor Spotlight: Aaron DismukeThere are lots of really cool Voice Actors and Voice Actresses that are talented and super nice, Vic probably knows them all by now too. lolSo once in a while we will Feature Another Voice Actor/Voice Actress for you guys to learn/read about. The Anime/Video Game business is just FILLED with awesome people!Voice Actor Spotlights So Far: Voice Actor Spotlight: Johnny Yong Bosch Voice Actor Spotlight: Travis WillinghamToday's Feature: Aaron Dismuke is a Voice Actor who started out very young working for Funimation. Justin Cook, his cousin, a Producer and Voice Actor, was the one that got Aaron started by bringing him in for a few small roles. Over time Aaron proved he had the talent and skills to make i
Birthdays: Troy BakerToday is the Birthday of one of our awesome Voice Actors, Troy Baker!!! You guys might know Troy Baker as the voice of Frank Archer from Fullmetal Alchemist, Ling/Greed from Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood, Abel Nightroad from Trinity Blood, Pain from Naruto: Shippuuden, and Schneizel el Britannia from Code Geass. HAPPY BIRTHDAY TROY! If you guys wanna see what other Voice Actors are having Birthdays, we'll update as they come along. There is also a List on the front Page.~Speedy
Birthdays: Colleen ClinkenbeardToday is the Birthday of one of our awesome Voice Actresses, Colleen Clinkenbeard!!! You guys might know Colleen Clinkenbeard as the voice of Riza Hawkeye and Rosé Tomas from Fullmetal Alchemist, Luffy Monkey D. from One Piece, Ran Mouri from Detective Conan, Yuuko "The Dimensional Witch" Ichihara from xxxHOLiC, and Marie Mjolnir from Soul Eater. HAPPY BIRTHDAY COLLEEN! If you guys wanna see what other Voice Actors/Actresses are having Birthdays, we'll update as they come along. There is also a List on the front Page.~Speedy
Birthdays: Christopher SabatToday is the Birthday of one of our awesome Voice Actors, Christopher Sabat!!! You guys might know Christopher Sabat as the voice of Vegeta, Piccolo Daimao, and Yamcha from Dragon Ball Z, Kazuma Kuwabara from Yu Yu Hakusho, Kurogane from Tsubasa Chronicle, Alex Louis Armstrong from Fullmetal Alchemist, Zoro Roronoa from One Piece, and Ritsu Kasanoda from Ouran High School Host Club. HAPPY BIRTHDAY CHRIS! If you guys wanna see what other Voice Actors are having Birthdays, we'll update as they come along. There is also a List on the front Page.~Speedy
Birthdays: Crispin FreemanToday is the Birthday of one of our awesome Voice Actors, Crispin Freeman!!! You guys might know Crispin Freeman as the voice of Alucard from Hellsing, Shizuo Heiwajima from Durarara!! Itachi Uchiha from Naruto, Kyon from The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya, and Alex Row from Last Exile. HAPPY BIRTHDAY CRISPIN!~Speedy
Devious Journal EntryI just suffered shock at advice I saw being given to a convention goer of how to keep her energy levels up while at a convention...- Hold soda in your mouth for a few seconds before swallowing it, as your mouth absorbs the sugars quicker- Drink OJ with sugar added to it- Honey sticksBasically, the advice given was "SUGAR, AND LOTS OF IT!"God.I don't know what people are taught about health in the USA, but clearly it's VERY different to the UK. People, PLEASE don't live on sugar at a convention! Not only is it bad for your teeth, but bad for your health, and it's NOT the best source of energy there is!Eating regularly and healthily, especially wholemeals, will provide you with a much healthier and long-lasting source of energy. Sure, you may get a brief rush from a Red Bull, but you'll have a crash as well. I know none of us take the best care of ourselves at cons, but at least TRY to get in a decent breakfast, lunch and dinner. And drink plenty of water!!And definitely don't ad
Recent happeningsHaha I really haven't kept up well with deviantART lately lol....I got super sick after Boston Comic Con and then it was a mad dash to finish costumes for Dragoncon... now I have a few days to recover before I head off to Germany for Connichi and to visit my parents.Here are some things of note that you should check out:If you have been watching Heroes of Cosplay, read this review about the series: Comics Alliance watched the show carefully and thoughtfully and care a lot about the Cosplay community. See what they had to say: http://comicsalliance.com/heroes-cosplay-syfy-review-commentary-video-criticism/I wrote a general post about cosplay that will hopefully help some peeps who have been struggling with things:https://www.facebook.com/yayacosplay/posts/10151592523136608I also made a funny video with my friend Jessica about cosplay:
Trying to go ProfessionalWhat would it mean if I could actually take on YouTube as a profession?Mainly it would result in 100% more videos for you guys, as well as being able to branch out and really dedicate time in production and editing.This is something I've been talking about with Kelly for a while now, and I have recently (after some serious talk) gained my mothers support in the venture.However, I can't do it for free. This is where you guys come in.1) In the last few months of 2012, I plan to push for new designs in the Parlé store. So if you'd like to support us; then please buy a t-shirt or two when they are ready to go!US STORE: http://parleproductionsusa.spreadshirt.comUK STORE: http://parleproductions.spreadshirt.co.uk2) Tell your friends about our shows, make your own videos talking about the shows. Do journals and tumblr blogs; anything to get the Parlé name out there and appealing to more people. The more people we get; the more likely this will happen.3) Although we're not ke
Secrets On How ToAlright I guess I'm gonna make another rant, and this one's been bugging me for the longest time. And I'm going to be as BLUNT as I will be and not sugar coat anything I'm about to say.Often do I hear things like: "what custom brushes do you use""how do you achieve this blur/ focus effect""how did you get the colors to go this way and that""what technique or computer program did you use"What I rarely get asked for is:"What did you study to be more efficient at drawing.""What is an efficient way to study how to render certain types of materials""How do you practice proper lighting when painting?"and etc...Guys I'm just gonna say it now, there's no shortcut to art. I work primarily in digital mediums now but I do have a solid foundation in traditional mediums. I didn't simply go out and buy a $400 tablet and instantly got to where I am today. I use custom brushes and special effects in my pieces, but they only take up less than 3% of the overall work. There's sti
Christmas Giveaway!Merry Christmas Everyone!Over on my facebook I'm doing a Christmas giveaway for my followers, and I thought I would let everyone know ever here whats going on!I made three Jack Frost hoodies, 1) I'm keeping for myself 2) I'm selling 3) It's part of the giveaway!As well as the giveaway (Which you can enter by sharing, you don't need to like)I will be choosing random people from my followers list and giving away other cosplay items! (Wigs, accessories, etc) You will need to like the page to be up for the random prizes!Here is the link to the photo: http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=537376329608858&set=a.202718293074665.55463.202669469746214&type=1&theaterHere is the link to my page: http://www.facebook.com/CourtoonXIIIGOOD LUCK! And MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE
Stolen Art worksThank you to all of you for informing me about Hidden Supplies, it seems that they have taken one of my images along with many other fanart from different artist and was selling it online as well as at conventions. link to their print shopAt first I was really mad and pissed, but then I learned that they apparent gotten permission from some artist to sell their works there. I can't speak for the other artist that had their works sold by them as some clam that they did g
Aang for a Cure: FDP Charity FundraiserHello everyone!I've been thinking for the last month or so about FDP's next charity event. It's been a while since Nova's Pray for Japan campaign (relief for tsunami victims) and I figured that it might be time for another project.I've been talking for years about shaving my head to cosplay Aang. He's my favourite character in The Last Airbender, and although I've cosplayed him before that was a while ago (aka I'm not satisfied with that costume XD). To kick my ass into gear to do this, I've decided to shave my head for cancer research. Shaving off hair for cancer fundraisers is a pretty common thing to do, but this time there's a twist
when you make a donation of any size to any cancer society (I've provided links to some major ones, but feel free to donate to any local organizations or organizations in your country that I may have missed!) reply to this message and include 1) Where you made a donation to 2) Who you want to shave Aang's head: Sokka, Zuko, Azula, Katara or Toph
Cosplay 2012 Reflection and Cosplay Plans of 2013!Cosplay 2012 ReflectionSince I haven't had much chance to sew or cosplay this semester and since it's already November (wow!) my cosplay year of 2012 is coming to a close. Here's a quick summary of the cosplays I've completed this year:America (Axis Powers Hetalia) - debuted Taiyou Con 2012Tsunashi Takuto, Ginga Bishounen (Star Driver: Kagayaki no Takuto) - debuted Phoenix Comicon 2012Oliver (VOCALOID 3) - debuted Phoenix Comicon 2012Ciel Phantomhive, Ciel In Wonderland (Kuroshitsuji OVA) - debuted Anime Expo 2012Len Kagamine, Servant of Evil (VOCALOID 2) - debuted Anime Expo 2012Allen Walker, Crown Clown (D. Gray-Man) - debuted Anime Expo 2012(secret cosplay for 2012)That's a total of six costumes! What a busy year for me! But I'm kind of proud of myself that I was able to accomplish all
A public service announcementYes, I tan myself for Katara, and a few of my other costumes. No, it is not black-face. It is done with NO racist intentions or any "imitation" of a race (Water Tribe isn't a race). The makeup I use is a natural tan color that I could (and have, darker actually) naturally reach if I spent any time outside.It is not "putting on and taking off a race".I simply tan myself in order to make my skin tone MORE SIMILAR to my favorite character I absolutely love. I find it RESPECTFUL to the character to not white wash her. No, I'm not going to choose another character if that one is my favorite. I don't see her for her skin tone, I see her for what an amazing personality she has and the similarities I share with her.Do not harass me and call me racist. I will not be nice to you in response. I am not going to stop cosplaying my favorite characters the way I think is more respectful to portray them because
Birthdays: Yuri LowenthalToday is the Birthday of one of our awesome Voice Actors, Yuri Lowenthal!!! ( And no, that's not the codename for Vic Mignogna. )You guys might know Yuri Lowenthal as the voice of Sasuke Uchiha from Naruto, Simon from Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann, Suzaku Kururugi from Code Geass, Shinra Kishitani from Durarara!!, and Yuu Gotou from Noein: To Your Other Self. HAPPY BIRTHDAY YURI!If you guys wanna see what other Voice Actors are having Birthdays, we'll update as they come along. There is also a List on the front Page.~Speedy
Hi Everyone! Since
Fall's coming
around, I figure now
would be a good time
to host a quick
giveaway!THE PRIZE
TO 600 POINTSI made
it onto dA's front
page! ;v;Thanks
everyone!I'm doing a
giveaway to help
draw some traffic to
my page as well!
It's very VERY hard
to get ahead on...
Read More
Hello dear members
and watchers,Another
article featuring
works from our CI
members! This is a
great opportunity to
showcase your works
to our +40k watchers
and the whole
community! HOW CAN I
GET FEATURED? In the
15th of every month,
we will post the
feature poll. Just
leave a thumbnail of
one of...
In Recognition of
Exemplary Membership
and an Outstanding
Spirit of
helpfulness and
mentoring within the
there, my name is
people also call me
CSS fairy - and I'm
just a glitter
spreading, CSS
loving random person
res by
@ry-spiritThank You,
-Our beloved Pokemon
Master left the team
earlier this month,
due to his 1-year
term ending. Please
join me in thanking
Ry for all the
contributions he has
given to the Fan Art
Community as a
Watch the official
deviantART hq Blog for news, product and feature releases, and awesome happenings:
Watch hq


text:
2 U.S. Code § 195 - Fees of witnesses in District of Columbia
Witnesses residing in the District of Columbia and not in the service of the government of said District or of the United States, who shall be summoned to give testimony before any committee of the House of Representatives, shall not be allowed exceeding $2 for each day's attendance before said committee.
Source(May 1, 1876, ch. 88, 19 Stat. 41.)
House Rule on Pay of Witnesses
Rule XI, clause 5, Rules of the House of Representatives, provides that: "Witnesses appearing before the House or any of its committees shall be paid the same per diem rate as established, authorized, and regulated by the Committee on House Administration for Members, Delegates, the Resident Commissioner, and employees of the House, plus actual expenses of travel to or from the place of examination. Such per diem may not be paid when a witness has been summoned at the place of examination."
The table below lists the classification updates, since Jan. 3, 2012, for this section. Updates to a broader range of sections may be found at the update page for containing chapter, title, etc.
The most recent Classification Table update that we have noticed was Tuesday, August 13, 2013
An empty table indicates that we see no relevant changes listed in the classification tables. If you suspect that our system may be missing something, please double-check with the Office of the Law Revision Counsel.
|Description of Change
|Session Year
|Public Law
|Statutes at Large
LII has no control over and does not endorse any external Internet site that contains links to or references LII.

subset: commoncrawl


text:
Share your comments
What other readers are saying about this title:
SolStar23 said:
This book was surprisingly dramatic with significant levels of emotional turmoil. Also, you will find that there is plenty of character development-- at least among the main protagonists.
posted Aug 7, 2010 at 11:20AM
Add a Comment
|Submission Guidelines


text:
Gorkana Insight & Analysis Team
It was a star-studded affair at Hampstead Cricket Club this Saturday as the Hacks and Flaks resumed hostilities on the cricket pitch.
20 hours ago in General News
Elizabeth Adams has joined Canary Wharf Group plc as Head of Corporate Communications.
21 hours ago in People News
Spada is to merge with US counterpart, Infinite PR to be called Infinite Spada.
21 hours ago in General News
Lucy Holbrook has joined Pagefield as an associate partner.
21 hours ago in People News
Leander has been appointed as financial PR to AIM Listed Altona Energy plc.
21 hours ago in Pitch Wins
Lauren Stevenson, former PR lead at Harrods, has joined forces with Whistles' global head of PR, Virginia Norris, to launch a new PR and comms agency called Aisle 8.
23 hours ago in People News
Audio and entertainment equipment company HARMAN has expanded its brief with Rainieri to cover two new brands in its portfolio.
23 hours ago in Pitch Wins
Caught Short!, a new brand of 'on the go' underwear, has called in EdenCancan to handle its UK launch.
23 hours ago in Pitch Wins
Taylor Anderson, editor of Cosmopolitan's health and fitness magazine, Cosmo Body, is joining Gorkana for a live web chat on Wednesday 8 October.
23 hours ago in Webchats
Angel's Face, the full-ruffle pettiskirts and tutus brand, has appointed Silks PR & Marketing to manage its PR and advise on marketing.
yesterday in Pitch Wins


text:
Crews Battle Fire At Rutherford Co. Concrete Facility
by Emily Luxen
SMYRNA, Tenn. – Firefighters from multiple departments worked in difficult conditions to get a fire at Rutherford County concrete plant under control.
The fire at Smyrna Ready Mix in the 4500 block of Hickory Grove Road started around 4 p.m. When crews arrived they found heavy smoke and flames.
The fire started in a maintenance building at the plant. Employees said they saw fire shooting out of an electrical panel. There were multiple employees inside the building when the fire started, but no one was hurt.
"We're just so blessed no one got hurt," said Jeff Hollingshead, General Manager of the plant. "It spread so quickly. Something bad could have happened."
Hollingshead said they plan to rebuild the destroyed building. In the meantime, they will shift operations into other buildings.
Firefighters said they encountered several challenges upon arriving at the fire. Initially, they struggled to get enough water to the fire. Also, the contents of the building made extinguishing the fire difficult.
"This was a very hazardous fire," said Larry Farley, Rutherford County Fire Chief. "When we got here we had rubber tires, tanks, acetone, and paint products to fight. There were some difficulties."
Chief Farley said hazmat crews will return to the site Saturday to make sure everything is cleaned up.
The cause of the blaze remains under investigation.
Email: email@example.com
Facebook: Facebook.com/NC5EmilyLuxen
Twitter: Twitter.com/NC5_EmilyLuxen
- Latest


text:
The Illinois State Police have now taken the lead in an arson investigation in Edgar County.
Two privately owned airplanes were set on fire two weeks ago outside of a hanger at the Edgar County Airport.
The statement "this is our airport" was spray painted on the side of one of the planes.
Investigators have said that they do not have many leads to follow.
They are asking for any tips from the public.
Both planes have been removed from the airport.


text:
As Certain as Debt and Taxes: Estimating the Tax Sensitivity of Leverage from State Tax Changes
Florian Heider
European Central Bank (ECB)
Alexander Ljungqvist
New York University (NYU) - Department of Finance; National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER); Centre for Economic Policy Research (CEPR); European Corporate Governance Institute (ECGI); Research Institute of Industrial Economics (IFN)
August 6, 2014
AFA 2013 San Diego Meetings Paper
We use a natural experiment in the form of 121 staggered changes in corporate income tax rates across U.S. states to show that tax considerations are a first-order determinant of firms' capital structure choices. Over the period 1990-2011, firms increase long-term leverage by around 40 basis points for every percentage point increase in the tax rate. Consistent with dynamic tradeoff theory, the tax sensitivity of leverage is asymmetric: firms do not reduce leverage in response to tax cuts. Using treatment reversals, we find this to be true even within-firm: tax increases that are later reversed nonetheless lead to permanent increases in a firm's leverage. Our findings are robust to various confounds such as unobserved variation in local business conditions, union power, or unemployment risk. Treatment effects are heterogeneous and confirm the tax channel: tax sensitivity is greater among profitable and investment-grade firms which respectively have a greater marginal tax benefit and lower marginal cost of issuing debt.
Number of Pages in PDF File: 74
Keywords: Capital structure, debt policy, leverage, leverage dynamics, taxes, tradeoff theory, dynamic capital structure models, natural experiments
JEL Classification: G32working papers series
Date posted: March 18, 2012 ; Last revised: August 6, 2014
Suggested Citation
Contact Information
© 2014 Social Science Electronic Publishing, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Terms of Use
Privacy Policy
Contact Us
This page was processed by apollo4 in 0.296 seconds


text:
LANSING, MI (WTVB) - Its graduation season, not just for high schools and colleges, but the latest class of the Michigan State Police Academy has just been handed their diplomas and their badges. Unlike most other graduates of higher education, their training is all paid for and they don't have to worry about searching for a job now that graduation has come.
The 82 members of the Class of 2014 will be reporting to their new assignments at State Police Posts all over Michigan this week.


text:
NEW YORK (WKZO) -- Detroit's Big Three automakers along with foreign manufacturers want the U.S. Supreme Court to decide the issue of using E15 Ethanol fuel in vehicles from 2001 and newer.
A group representing the auto companies filed the petition to overturn an Appeals Court ruling stating the car companies and trade associations opposed to the fuel had no legal standing to challenge the law. Automakers say the vehicles are not designed to use the higher content Ethanol and its use may void warranties.
Proponents of the fuel say the automakers have failed to identify any problems.


text:
Interlibrary Loan
See information below regarding Lewis Library Interlibrary Loan Services. To start using services, see the User Registration for Document Delivery & Interlibrary Loan page to create an account.
Who may use Interlibrary Loan Services?
Interlibrary loan service is available to faculty, students, and staff of the Health Science Center, as well as to Lewis Library card holders and clients of Biomedical Information Services.
Requests placed for physical, circulating items currently available at the Lewis Library will not be filled by Interlibrary Loan. Check the Library Catalog for availability. If an item is currently checked out or missing, please note this on your request. Contact the Service Desk at (817) 735-2465 for assistance.
For owned items that are checked out, UNTHSC patrons who place a hold request for the library's copy may get faster results than by using Interlibrary Loan. Contact the Service Desk for assistance with hold requests, or log into your Borrowing Account to place a hold on an item.
Who should register for a Document Delivery/Interlibrary Loan account?
Everyone using the service needs an account. Your account allows you to receive articles online and track your request history, and it provides us with your contact information for billing. Your account information is confidential and we will never share it with a third party.
How to submit an Interlibrary Loan request
- Complete the free, one-time User Registration for Document Delivery & Interlibrary Loan before submitting a request. If you already have an account, log in to your Document Delivery/Interlibrary Loan account and select the appropriate request form.
- Once you have an account in the request system, you can initiate requests from many of our research databases. Click the button labeled, "UNTHSC - Find Full Text." If full text is not available, then click the link that reads, "Request a copy from Document Delivery/Interlibrary Loan." This will send the citation to the appropriate request form once you log in.
Once your Lewis Library request account has been created, you can sign up for PubMed's Loansome Doc service. Loansome Doc is especially helpful if you are a PubMed user who is not affiliated with the Health Science Center.
- Come by the Lewis Library Service Desk.
- Send a fax to 817-735-0281. Please do not use a highlighter pen to mark citations or the fax copy will be illegible.
If you are requesting rush processing, please note this on request forms and follow up with a phone call or a fax.
Materials usually not available through Interlibrary Loan
- Audiovisual materials
- Textbooks
- Recently published or high-use materials
- Non-circulating materials such as reference books, bound periodicals, and complete issues of periodicals
- Rare or archival items, such as manuscripts
- Dissertations and theses. Even if the owning library will not lend them, however, they can usually provide a copy of a chapter, the table of contents, and/or the bibliography. Complete copies of dissertations and theses can be ordered online from Dissertation Express.
Turnaround time
Turnaround times are highly variable and depend on availability of the requested item, the location of the supplying library, and the speed with which that library processes the request. Here is typically what you can expect:
- Articles and chapters that can be delivered electronically are usually available within 1-4 days.
- Books and other physical items are usually shipped "Library Rate," which can take up to two weeks to arrive.
Please note: Many academic libraries suspend interlibrary loan services during their holiday break. Therefore, processing of any requests submitted in December may be delayed. If there is an urgent need for a document, such as a clinical emergency, the Interlibrary Loan staff can request "rush" service from another library. There is no added service charge for UNTHSC patrons, but ILL service will be suspended if the rush status is abused. If you are requesting express mail service, you will need to provide an account number or pay the library for the shipping cost.
Receipt and use of borrowed materials
- Notification
When requested items arrive, you will be notified by e-mail. If rush processing was requested, you will also be notified by phone.
- Pick-Up and Return
All books and media should be picked up at and returned to the Service Desk. Do not use the book drop or campus mail for returns to avoid late fees and possible damage charges. Patrons living outside the local area may ship items for return. Please return materials to the Lewis Library Interlibrary Loan office and not the owning library. Due dates still apply to shipped items.
- Due Dates
Due dates are set by the lending library and are not controlled by the Lewis Library.
- Renewals
Interlibrary Loan items cannot be renewed online. Renewals should be requested through the ILL office. Please call at least three days before the due date to request a renewal. Only one renewal per item is allowed.
- Fines
Overdue fines are charged at the rate of $1.00 per day. Any loss or damages are the responsibility of the requestor. Please respect materials loaned from other libraries and return them with the paper band intact to ensure that the materials are properly checked in.
- Electronic Requests
Articles are posted online in Adobe Acrobat (pdf) format, and a notification e-mail message is sent to the address submitted on the request form.
- UNTHSC Departmental Accounts
Interdepartmental charges from the previous month are entered into EIS during the first week of the current month.
- All other accounts
Bills are issued monthly for interlibrary loan services. Payments may be made in person or by mail, or by phone with a Visa, MasterCard, or Discover credit card. Always provide your invoice or invoice number so your account can be properly credited.
Copyright limits
Copyright guidelines for interlibrary loan limit libraries to five copies "borrowed" per calendar year from any single periodical title. Beyond that, publisher permission is required. However, this applies only to articles published in the past five years. Under Fair Use guidelines a library may copy only one article per issue in response to a request. If your request would cause these limits to be exceeded, the library staff will notify you of the item's availability status and the amount of any royalty fee that will be required to obtain it.
Copyright notice
The copyright law of the United States (Title 17, United States Code), governs the making of photocopies or other reproductions of copyrighted material. Under certain conditions specified in the law, libraries and archives are authorized to furnish a photocopy or other reproduction. One of these specified conditions is that the photocopy or reproduction is not to be "used for any purpose other than private study, scholarship, or research." If a user makes a request for, or later uses, a photocopy or reproduction for purposes in excess of "fair use," that user may be liable for copyright infringement. This institution reserves the right to refuse to accept a copying order, if, in its judgment, fulfillment of the order would involve violation of copyright law.
Alternatives to Interlibrary Loan
- TexShare
See TexShare Card for more information.
- Document Delivery Services
If time does not permit you to use Interlibrary Loan services, you may want to consider a commercial document delivery service. These businesses have the capability to fill orders for articles quickly and to deliver either electronically or through an express mail service. Copyright royalty fees are typically included in the charges, and advance payment by credit card is usually required. The Document Delivery Suppliers site is a useful source for finding a provider that can meet your needs.


text:
Sampling the Local Pride in the Yarra Valley, Victoria, Australia
The Yarra Valley Cheese and Wine Trail takes gourmets on a carefully selected tour of one of Australia's most delicious regions. Visitors can collect a picnic hamper and a map from the Healesville Hotel, the starting point of the trail. Your moveable feast is stocked with four local cheeses, crackers, olives, and dried fruit, as well as all the necessary utensils like a cheese knife and board—not to mention, a map with tasting notes. On a self-drive tour of the cellar doors, the idea is to taste wines specifically matched to the cheeses in the hamper. It's a fitting tribute to fine local produce and a delicious day away.


text:
Likes and Favorites
I had posted this on the activity page, but I figured this was a more appropriate place for my post:
Hey! This is a great plugin for BP. But I have a question about it. Is there a way to merge the Like and Favorites together. When someone clicks that they "like" something, I would also like it to add it to their favorites page or "likes" page (if I can call it that.)
Viewing 3 replies - 1 through 3 (of 3 total)
Viewing 3 replies - 1 through 3 (of 3 total)
You must be logged in to reply to this topic.


text:
Join GayCities, the fun way to discover the worldSee where your friends and people like you are going and what they say about places and events worldwide.
Gay Chicago: Boystown
Chicago is the nation's third largest city and boasts a large gay community. Like New York or Atlanta in their regions, Chicago serves as the Midwest's cosmopolitan hub and attracts young and old alike--all looking to escape to the freedoms and opportunities of the big city. Gay life (and gay bars) in Chicago is... More
Open Photo Shoot in CHICAGO, IL
Sunday Oct 5, 2014 - 4:00pm-7:00pm
Join the NOH8 Campaign in CHICAGO, IL on SUNDAY, OCTOBER 5TH for an OPEN PHOTO SHOOT ! HOSTED AT: W CHICAGO CITY CENTER GREAT ROOM 1 172 W ADA...
9 people are in
See more Chicago events »
VOTE: Stoli Guy Chicago Winner Jon Melts Our Hearts With An Inspiring Performance
h t t p s : / / w w w . y o u t u b e . c o m / w a t c h ? v = g C J O U N e 2 z L s J o n , t h e S t o l i G u y C h i c a g o w i n n e r , t o o k t h e s t a g e a t M a r k e t D a y s f o r t h e G a y C i t i e s - p r o d u c e d s t a r s e a r c h a n d s h o w e d a m o r e s e n s i t i v e s i d e . U s i n g h e a r t w a r m i n g m e s s a g e s w r i t t e n o n c a r d b o a r d s i g n s , h e c a p t i v a t e d t h e c r o w d , c o - h o s t T h e P r i c e s s a n d j u d g e s R i c h i e R i c h a n d T r a v e r R a i n s o f H e a t h e r e t t e w i t h h i s u p... More
Jump to: Gay Bars - Restaurants - Gay Friendly Hotels - Shops & Boutiques - Gyms & Spas - Gay Weddings - Tours and Things To Do - See all »
durance206 is going to LGBT Champagne Reception
ROLANDKO, marquez.aaron83, josemmiqueo, gdarnelluc are going to Hydrate with DJ Seth Cooper @ Hydrate
"Wish I could stay, but Gordon is starving to death."
- more (1000+)
- Chicago Gay Bars & Clubs
- Chicago Recommended Restaurants
- Chicago Bathhouses, Saunas & Sex Clubs
- Chicago Gay Friendly Hotels, B&Bs, and Resorts
- Chicago Shops & Boutiques
- Chicago Arts & Culture
- Chicago Gyms & Spas
- Chicago Gay Beaches
- Chicago Community Organizations
- Chicago Gay Weddings & Civil Unions
- Chicago Tours and Things to Do
Pinque Pony Presents RIDE! (ft. the music of Air Supply!)
Holy tamole! RIDE is BACK and bigger than ever!
This month, we'...
Wednesday Sep 17, 2014 - 6:00pm, 1 person are in
stardust presents // Acid Dreams
w i t h - d j s
Thursday Sep 18, 2014 - 10:00pm-4:00am
2014 Chicago LGBT Film Festival
Reeling is the second longest running festival of its kind. It sh...
Thursday Sep 18, 2014
See all Chicago events »
Sponsored Listing
1880 W. Fullerton Ave., Chicago, IL
1. Gay Mart (18 fans)
All gay all day
2. Unabridged Books (6 fans)
Best gay bookshop in Chicago
3. Beatnix (5 fans)
Drag queen's attic
4. Borderline Music (5 fans)
Indie music shop featuring hot new releases
5. CRAM Fashion (3 fans)
European fashions for a gay night out


text:
Barbara and John Ehrenreich: The Real Story Behind the Crash and Burn of America's Managerial Class
Stay up to date with the latest headlines via email.
Every would-be populist in American politics purports to defend the "middle class," although there is no agreement on what it is. Just in the last couple of years, the "middle class" has variously been defined as everybody, everybody minus the 15 percent living below the federal poverty level; or everybody minus the very richest Americans. Mitt Romney famously excluded "those in the low end" but included himself (2010 income $21.6 million) along with "80 to 90 percent" of Americans. The Department of Commerce has given up on income-based definitions, announcing in a 2010 report that "middle class families" are defined "by their aspirations more than their income […]. Middle class families aspire to home ownership, a car, college education for their children, health and retirement security and occasional family vacations"—which excludes almost no one.
Class itself is a muddled concept, perhaps especially in America, where any allusion to the different interests of different occupational and income groups is likely to attract the charge of "class warfare." If class requires some sort of "consciousness," or capacity for concerted action, then a "middle class" conceived of as a sort of default class—what you are left with after you subtract the rich and the poor—is not very interesting.
But there is another, potentially more productive, interpretation of what has been going on in the mid-income range. In 1977, we first proposed the existence of a "professional-managerial class," distinct from both the "working class," from the "old" middle class of small business owners, as well as from the wealthy class of owners.
The origins of the professional-managerial class
The notion of the "PMC" was an effort to explain the largely "middle class" roots of the New Left in the sixties and the tensions that were emerging between that group and the old working class in the seventies, culminating in the political backlash that led to the election of Reagan. The right embraced a caricature of this notion of a "new class," proposing that college-educated professionals—especially lawyers, professors, journalists, and artists—make up a power-hungry "liberal elite" bent on imposing its version of socialism on everyone else.
The PMC grew rapidly. From 1870 to 1910 alone, while the whole population of the United States increased two and one-third times and the old middle class of business entrepreneurs and independent professionals doubled, the number of people in what could be seen as PMC jobs grew almost eightfold. And in the years that followed, that growth only accelerated. Although a variety of practical and theoretical obstacles prevent making any precise analysis, we estimate that as late as 1930, people in PMC occupations still made up less than 1 percent of total employment. By 1972, about 24 percent of American jobs were in PMC occupations. By 1983 the number had risen to 28 percent and by 2006, just before the Great Recession, to 35 percent.
The relationship between the emerging PMC and the traditional working class was, from the start, riven with tensions. It was the occupational role of managers and engineers, along with many other professionals, to manage, regulate, and control the life of the working class. They designed the division of labor and the machines that controlled workers' minute-by-minute existence on the factory floor, manipulated their desire for commodities and their opinions, socialized their children, and even mediated their relationship with their own bodies.
At the same time though, the role of the PMC as "rationalizers" of society often placed them in direct conflict with the capitalist class. Like the workers, the PMC were themselves employees and subordinate to the owners, but since what was truly "rational" in the productive process was not always identical to what was most immediately profitable, the PMC often sought autonomy and freedom from their own bosses.
Stay up to date with the latest headlines via email


text:
Continuing education and LEED Professionals go hand in hand. If you need to earn CEUs, you might check out courses offered by NCCER (National Center for Construction Education and Research), Gainesville, FL. The organization has just had four of its modules approved by the USGBC (U.S. Green Building Council), Washington, for continuing education hours. With these new course approvals, NCCER can now help LEED Professionals meet all of the required continuing education hours established by the GBCI (Green Building Certification Institute), Washington.
"NCCER's attainment of continuing education hours for these courses offers credence to the role the HVAC curriculum plays in training technicians, as well as the sustainable operations and maintenance community," said Matthew Todd, HVAC subject matter expert and LEED AP for Entek Corp., Vancouver, WA.
All four modules come from NCCER's current HVAC curriculum and include:
- Energy Conservation Equipment
- Air Quality Equipment
- Indoor Air Quality
- Alternative Heating and Cooling Equipment.
These modules are readily available individually or as a spiral-bound unit titled Green Topics for HVAC. For more information on all green updates, visit NCCER's online catalog at www.nccer.org .—Gary L. Parr


text:
List Price: $220.00
You save 9%
Kalokids Emotions Interactive Circular CarpetItem # HN-KALO084
- Large circular rug
- Thick, high-quality pile with soft-textured finish
- Edges are tightly bound to prevent fraying
- Designed to encourage learning and interactive play
Full Description
Guarantee & Returns
Recommended Accessories
Similar Rugs
L.A. Rugs Countryfun Kids Area Rug
$49.97 - $105.00
Joy Carpets Games Kids Area Rug
$249.99 - $479.99
L.A. Rugs World Map Kids Area Rug
Joy Carpets Reading Train Kids Area Rug
$286.00 - $758.48
Joy Carpets Read to Succeed Kids Area Rug
$249.99 - $769.99
Joy Carpets Tiny Town Kids Area Rug
$228.00 - $769.99
Suggestions for You
Customer Q & A
Be the first to ask a question about this product.
Enter your question, and one of our Customer Care experts will respond via email and also post the answer here.
Ask a Question
Email Address
Please Enter
Your Valid Email
Your Valid Email
Your Question
Please Enter
Your Question
Your Question
Sponsored Links


text:
CHICAGO (Reuters) - United Continental Holdings Inc
The world's biggest air carrier said second-quarter revenue rose 0.6 percent to $10 billion, the highest ever for that period. The average airfare rose 3.5 percent to $289.46.
United has been working to win back customers who turned to rivals after technology glitches hurt customer service last year. The company made a number of changes to integrate as one carrier following the 2010 merger of UAL and Continental that formed it, including converting to a new computer reservation system.
In a fast consolidating industry, Wall Street is looking out for signs that United has moved beyond its merger related issues to make progress in revenue and profits.
Rival Delta
United Continental's passenger revenue per available seat mile at United, a key measure of performance in the airline industry, increased one percent.
Net income was $469 million, or $1.21 a share, for the quarter, up from $339 million, or 89 cents a share, a year earlier.
Excluding items, profit was $1.35 a share, compared with $1.29 a share expected by analysts, according to Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S.
Operating costs fell 1 percent, with fuel expenses falling 10 percent.
Shares of Chicago based United rose 2.9 percent to $35.50 Thursday on the New York Stock Exchange.
(Reporting by Nivedita Bhattacharjee in Chicago and Karen Jacobs in Atlanta; Editing by Gerald E. McCormick and Chris Reese)


text:
A recent report from Greenpeace states that the proliferation of devices that use the "cloud," such as the new Apple iPad, could be killing the planet: "The report finds that at current growth rates, data centers and telecommunication networks, the two key components of the cloud, will consume about 1,963 billion kilowatt-hours of electricity in 2020, more than triple their current consumption and over half the current electricity consumption of the United States -- or more than France, Germany, Canada, and Brazil combined."
Greenpeace states that it wants people to think about where all of this cloud stuff is leading: "It points to the use of dirty energy in the IT sector, namely by Facebook, which recently announced the construction of a data center that will run primarily on coal."
[ Fine-tune your network in two weeks -- for free! InfoWorld's Networking Boot Camp will help you double-check the fundamentals and show you how to optimize your infrastructure. The email classes start Monday, April 12, 2010. Sign up now! ]
I was told cloud computing was green, so what gives? The fact of the matter is that reports such as this fail to consider the shift in processing from on-premise to shared computing centers. Indeed, Greenpeace just focused on the impact of the new data centers being built to support the cloud, and not the end result of them moving some existing enterprises processing to shared public clouds. Moreover, Greenpeace didn't consider the impact of efficiencies driven around private cloud computing.


text:
Press Pass: End of the Barcelona era?
Marcotti and Nicol assess Barcelona after their emphatic Champions League defeat.
(02:23) | May 2, 2013
More ESPN FC on TV Videos More »
Play Video
Premier League winners and losers: Week 5
ESPN FC on TV: The ESPN FC panel discuss who were the winners and losers of week 5 in the English Premier League after a series of surprising defeats.
(02:58) | Sep 23, 2014
Play Video
Burley's Boiling Point: United unraveling
ESPN FC on TV: ESPN FC analyst Craig Burley questions Louis Van Gaal's tactics, Liverpool's struggles and the lack of defence in La Liga.
(03:55) | Sep 22, 2014
Play Video
Capital One Cup preview
ESPN FC on TV: The ESPN FC team discuss the upcoming matchups in the Capital One Cup.
(02:23) | Sep 22, 2014
Latest Video & Audio More »
Play Video
Martinez: We're ready for Merseyside derby
Premier League: Everton manager Roberto Martinez speaks to his team's preparedness for Tuesday's Capital One Cup game against Swansea and Saturday's Merseyside derby at Anfield.
(00:51) | Sep 23, 2014
Play Video
Highlights: America 2-1 Pachuca
Football Video: Liga MX leaders America returned to winning ways with a narrow 2-1 victory over Pachuca.
(02:46) | Sep 23, 2014
Play Video
Guardiola: Paderborn position not a surprise
Bundesliga: Bayern Munich head coach Pep Guardiola has said he is not surprised by newly-promoted Paderborn's position at the top of the Bundesliga - the two sides meet at the Allianz Arena on Tuesday.
(00:52) | Sep 23, 2014
Play Video
Has bad boy Balotelli banished?
Premier League: A police probe this week into racist abuse on Twitter sees Mario Balotelli's name in the headlines again, but Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers sees only a player committed to doing well.
(01:12) | Sep 23, 2014
Play Video
Olbermann: Solo should not represent U.S.
International Football: As domestic violence issues swirl in professional sports, Keith Olbermann explains that Hope Solo should no longer be allowed to represent the United States.
(01:51) | Sep 22, 2014
Play Video
ESPN FC Extra Time: Man United in a tailspin?
ESPN FC on TV: The ESPN FC panel weighs in on Manchester United's latest woes and the dark horse team in the Premier League.
(03:49) | Sep 22, 2014
More from the web
Premier League
Rodgers defends Gerrard after form doubts raisedBrendan Rodgers will not respond to Daniel Agger's claims he was not appreciated at Liverpool, while the manager says he is not worried by captain Steven Gerrard's level of performance
Premier League
Balotelli is not complicated, says RodgersBrendan Rodgers says Liverpool striker Mario Balotelli is "not complicated" and just wants to do well on Merseyside
Premier League
Rodgers did not appreciate me, claims AggerDaniel Agger claims he was not appreciated at Liverpool by Brendan Rodgers, with the defender saying he and the manager were "not on the same page" for most of last season
League cup
Oviedo and Kone set for Everton returnBryan Oviedo and Arouna Kone are in line to return from long-term injuries when Everton visit Swansea in the Capital One Cup on Tuesday after Everton manager Roberto Martinez indicated that both players could play in the third-round tie
Class of 92 to join forces with Lim at SalfordThe Class of 92 have agreed to sell 50 percent of their non-league club Salford City to Singaporean businessman Peter Lim
The Premier League: More ridiculous than WWE
Football action so extraordinary that it even made the Queen Mum of Football - Gary Lineker - swear on Twitter, this was a weekend that made WWE seem staid
Quote Unquote
"I'm a bit lost for words. I didn't expect to come on and score like that. I've come on and the Chelsea fans are signing and that's emotional, and I'm playing for this club who have taken me and that's brilliant as well. I'm really stuck in the middle here"
World Cup double
Has any football manager ever won the World Cup twice?
Making history at the World Cup
The eight group winners all won their last 16 matches to progress to the World Cup quarter-finals. Has this ever happened before?


text:
Web Id: P000277537
Enjoy the relaxed styling offered in these capris by Coral Bay featuring a back elastic waist and lightweight, easy care fabric with a bit of stretch for a comfortable fit.
Bealls is a privately held company, rich in tradition, owned by the founding family and its employees. Founded in 1915, Bealls Department Stores now operates 80 store locations in the state of Florida in addition to BeallsFlorida.com. Bealls Department Stores and BeallsFlorida.com are owned and operated by Beall's Department Stores, Inc and Beall's Westgate Corporation.
Copyright 2014 Bealls, Inc. All rights reserved.


text:
Cabin & RV'ing
Whether you enjoy the peace and quiet of a secluded summer cabin or like hitting the road in your RV we have a selection of outdoor cooking gear that will fit you needs. Our cooking systems are designed to offer the greatest amount of versatility in terms of cooking style and add-on accessories no matter where you spend your summer weekends.
Camp Chef Sierra 2 Burner StoveItem #: MS2PP
List Price: $79.99
Price: $79.99
Special Price: $39.99
You Save: $40.00 (50%)
The lightweight and durable Camp Chef Sierra Two-Burner Stove is ready for all your road trips and camping adventures. Features 2 burners that each produce 12,000 BTUs. Separate burner controls let you boil noodles and slowly warm sauce at the same t... Learn More
Hydro Flask 21 oz - Standard MouthItem #: CONFIG-789352
List Price: $25.99
Price: $24.99
You Save: $1.00 (4%)
The 21 oz is ideal for taking on the weekend bike ride or hike to keep your fluids cold. Or take it up the mountain and have coffee, hot cocoa, or soup waiting for you at the end of the day. The standard mouth features a larger opening than our orig... Learn More
Hydro Flask 24 oz - Narrow MouthItem #: CONFIG-789374
List Price: $27.99
Price: $26.99
You Save: $1.00 (4%)
Ice cubes from standard refrigerator/freezer door ice dispensers fit perfectly through the narrow mouth. These water bottles were developed to perform in every environment. Each Hydro Flask is hand cast from double wall vacuum insulated food grade 1... Learn More
Hydro Flask 40 oz - Wide MouthItem #: CONFIG-789391
List Price: $34.99
Price: $32.99
You Save: $2.00 (6%)
Drop the shorty and go with the 40! The Hydro Flask 40 oz Wide Mouth Stainless Steel Water Bottle is made for serious hydration and sustenance portability. Whether you're climbing a mountain with your favorite malt beverage or carrying soup to Grandm... Learn More
Alps Mountaineering Guide TableItem #: 421995
Price: $89.95
Whether you're using as your serving table or using it to clean and prep your food this Guide Table is sure to be a hit! This easy-to-use folding table is great for camping, backyard barbecues, holiday get-togethers, and tailgating. The hard ta... Learn More
Wabash Valley Farms Original Silver Whirley-PopItem #: 24001-1
Price: $24.99
The Real Theater Popcorn all inclusive popping kit which includes all the secret ingredients movie theaters have known for years; Gourmet Popcorn, Our Secret Buttery Salt, and our special Popping Oil. Everything needed is included! Just snip and pour... Learn More
Wabash Valley Farms Barn Red Whirley-PopItem #: 26006
Price: $24.99
The Real Theater Popcorn all inclusive popping kit which includes all the secret ingredients movie theaters have known for years; Gourmet Popcorn, Our Secret Buttery Salt, and our special Popping Oil. Everything needed is included! Just snip and pour... Learn More
Wabash Valley Farms Open-Fire Pop Popcorn Popper KitItem #: 27005
Price: $29.99
This NEW improved version of the Open Fire Pop features a easy flip clasp that extends the handle smoothly. Featured in NEW retail packaging that displays campfire scenes and announces the 3 FREE Real Theater Popping Kits included. ... Learn More
Rio Adventure Compact Camp Table 20Item #: RA-i520
List Price: $40.00
Price: $34.00
You Save: $6.00 (15%)
Available in 2013, the Compact Camp Table 20 features a unique one-piece compact design. This new twist on camp tables allow this table to fold to 1/2 the size of other camp tables. Designed with telescoping legs - just pull down legs for use; push u... Learn More
Out of stock
GCI Outdoor Recliner - MidnightItem #: 34314
List Price: $50.00
Price: $49.99
You Save: $0.01 (0%)
The Outdoor Recliner features patent-pending folding, reclining and stability technology. Features a three-position reclining backrest. A patent-pending tension bar stability system provides comfort while the backrest is in any position.The Outdoor R... Learn More


text:
article previewAvailable to TCW subscribers only. Log in or subscribe now.
Pornification Nation
Eleven years ago, Lisa Thompson prayed for a passion, a cause she could champion. Formerly an office manager for a private investigator and an English teacher in China, Lisa was looking for her life's calling.
Today Lisa, 37, serves as The Salvation Army's Liaison for the Abolition of Sex Trafficking. She travels the globe to raise awareness, lobbies U.S. government officials from her Washington, D.C.-area office, and maintains a list-serve to provide thousands of people updates and information. For the latter task, she combs through dozens of sex-trafficking articles each day, educating herself—as well as others through her regular e-mails—about the latest cases, trends, and legislation regarding trafficking, the second-largest criminal industry in the world.
To say God answered Lisa's passion prayer is almost an understatement.
But her life's calling as a modern-day abolitionist, tackling everything from female genital mutilation to new disturbing pornography trends, doesn't make for easy family-gathering or church-lobby conversation. At one holiday get-together, a relative made a crack about the "What happens in Vegas stays in Vegas" TV ad slogan. "When I asked him not to say that," Lisa recalls, "somebody told me to lighten up. I thought, If only you knew what really happens in Vegas, you wouldn't joke about it. I was upset." Lisa also gets fired up about rapper Snoop Dogg, Maxim magazine, and advertisements for retailing giant Abercrombie & Fitch.
Lisa's not a killjoy, and she's not looking for a fight. She's just aware of the devastating impact Vegas culture, rap stars, fashion magazines, and the advertising industry have on women, national sexual mores, and even sex trafficking.
Strip Tease
"American culture presents women as sexually available anywhere, anytime," Lisa explains. "If you look at fashion, literature, advertising, and entertainment, you see what some experts call the 'pornification' of culture."
Lisa cites as one example the recent popularity of stripping—from stripper-pole workouts at gyms and a recent Oprah episode encouraging stripping to "release your inner sexpot," to the rap song "I'm N Luv (Wit a Stripper)." Lisa asks, "When did stripping move into the mainstream?"
not a subscriber?
Next Steps
Women Who Persevered: Movie Discussion Guides
When Husbands Cheat
ratings & comments
Average User Rating:
Displaying 13 of 23 comments
Kimberley Gehring
I worked in amsterdam for ten years and I can tell you that is a city that is pornified. It isn't only in the red light district, you find porn in the grocery stores, the tourists shops, it's everything. They are trying to pass if off as normal and for many it is normal. Purity is not even considered anymore. Thanks for writing this article, more people need to realize the extent of the problem everywhere!
monique Jezierski
I have watched very little of the Olympics because I find it degrading to females.....today the female track runners are running in their panties, the girl gymnasts have their asses hanging out & their genital barely covered the beach volleyball players are scantily clad.... they should dress like the men & not expose themselves .....we know they are incredible athletes & they should dress as such and dress for respect.
monique jezierski
girls & women should say enough of the exploitation from the Victoria Secrets Lingerie show on t.v. to the Sports Illustrated swimsuit issue to skimpy outfits on cheerleaders ...It is all EXPLOITATION which can lead to sex trafficking & violence to females.


text:
Next, you'll be asked to connect with Twitter. Rest assured, we will never send a tweet from your account
without your permission.
We will send you an email with an invite soon.
Obama's new @FCC pick could help determine the future of the Internet: http://t.co/M1cRKseEED
This Tuesday is a moment to look into the future and imagine what we can do
See what's Trending Now for @MittRomney
Follow @MittRomney on Twitter


text:
Mission: To protect, promote & improve the health of all people in Florida through integrated state, county, & community efforts.
- Home
- Programs & Services
- Community Events
- Disaster Preparedness
- FAQs
- Useful Links
- Volunteers
- Our Sites
- Contact Us
Environmental Health - Programs - Indoor Air Quality
The United States Environmental Protection Agency estimates the average American is indoors nearly 90 percent of the time. Poor indoor air quality can cause or contribute to the development of chronic respiratory diseases such as asthma or cause acute symptoms like headaches, dry eyes, nasal congestion, nausea and fatigue. While chemical pollutants such as radon gas or formaldehyde are of concern, pollutants of biological origin are the most prevalent in homes. Common pollutants include molds, bacteria, viruses, pollen, dust mites and pets.
The Florida Department of Health in Volusia County assists the public with their indoor environment concerns by offering a variety of services to residents, schools, governmental agencies and public facilities in Volusia and Flagler Counties. These services include:
Our program is consultative and diagnostic in nature and has no regulatory powers. It exists solely to assist the public in solving their indoor environment problems and living a healthier life. We do not provide the following services:
Mold can affect the health of people who are exposed to it. Exposure occurs primarily by breathing spores or other tiny fragments. Exposure can also occur through skin contact (for example, by touching moldy surfaces) and by swallowing it. The type and severity of health effects that mold may produce are difficult to predict. The risks can vary greatly from one location to another, over time, and from person to person. People having mold reactions often report problems such as: nasal and sinus congestion; cough; wheeze/breathing difficulties; sore throat, skin and eye irritation and upper respiratory infections (including sinus). On rare occasions, more serious problems can develop. Mold-related symptoms typically disappear when the mold is eliminated from the indoor environment.
Can formaldehyde affect my health?
Small amounts of formaldehyde are harmless but can be irritating and toxic at higher concentrations. The indoor and outdoor air usually contains formaldehyde concentrations of 0.06 ppm (parts per million) or less. This concentration of formaldehyde is typically harmless to the public. Airborne concentrations at or above 0.1 ppm can cause symptoms such as watery eyes, burning sensations in the eyes, nose and throat, nausea, coughing, chest tightness, wheezing and skin rashes. Higher concentrations may trigger asthma attacks in asthmatics. People with formaldehyde sensitivity can experience these symptoms at concentrations below 0.1 ppm. At 100 ppm, it can be immediately dangerous to life and health. Formaldehyde has also been observed to cause cancer in laboratory animal studies and may cause cancer in humans. Humans are typically exposed to levels that are much lower than what was used in the scientific studies. Therefore, any risk of cancer is believed to be small at levels normally encountered by the public.
People who suspect they are experiencing formaldehyde-related symptoms should work closely with a knowledgeable physician to verify that it is causing their symptoms. Those who have adverse reactions to formaldehyde may want to consider avoiding the use of pressed wood products and other formaldehyde-emitting goods. Even if you do not experience such reactions, you may wish to reduce your exposure as much as possible by purchasing furnishings and wood products that emit less formaldehyde.
Do I need an air cleaner, what kind should I buy?
The United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) has researched the issue of air filters and duct cleaning in their publication Residential Air-Cleaning Devices: A Summary of Available Information. The following is an excerpt from that document:
To paraphrase the above excerpt in layman's terms, some allergens are small and can float in the air for a long time while others are large and rapidly fall to the floor or other surface (like furniture). Air filters, as the name implies, can only remove the allergens if they are suspended in air (floaters). If the allergen you are reacting to is a "floater", an air filter may be able to remove it and alleviate your symptoms. If it is a "sinker," the allergen will probably not be in the air long enough for the air filter to "catch" it so its use is unlikely to have a significant beneficial effect. The most effective way to solve your problem is to prevent allergens from getting into your house and if that is not possible, provide adequate ventilation (aka "fresh air") to dilute their concentration.
The United States Environmental Protection Agency recommends consumers refer to either of these publications before purchasing a device:
Does cleaning the ductwork in the home reduce indoor air contamination?
Why do you want to clean your ducts? If they are "dirty" and you want to remove the debris, duct cleaning may be appropriate. If your goal is to use duct cleaning to solve an indoor air-related health problem, duct cleaning is unlikely to be effective. An excellent discussion of this issue can be found in the EPA document, Should You Have the Ducts In Your Home Cleaned? The following discussion is an excerpt from this document:
Air duct cleaning may be indicated in gross contamination situations such as:
Does The Florida Department of Health in Volusia County test for mold?
The Florida Department of Health in Volusia County does not typically conduct mold testing in our investigations. There are no standards for molds in living and working environments, so it's very difficult to interpret testing results. If the mystery material in your house looks or smells like mold, it probably is. Don't continue to expose yourself waiting for a mold test. It is important to protect your health and property by stopping the moisture causing the growth and eliminating mold from the house as soon as possible. If you absolutely must know what that black slime is on your wall, it is recommend that a lab with Environmental Microbiology Laboratory Accreditation Program (EMLAP) certification from the American Industrial Hygiene Association be used.
How do I solve a mold problem?
The critical step in solving mold problems is removing the moisture source and removing contaminated materials. Repair of the defects that led to the moisture problem should be conducted in conjunction with fungus removal. Once the moisture source has been eliminated, building materials supporting fungal growth must be remediated as rapidly as possible. Specific methods of assessing and remediating fungal contamination should be based on the extent of visible contamination and underlying damage. The simplest and most expedient remediation that is reasonable and properly and safely removes fungal contamination, should be used.
As the weather turns cooler and people start using their heaters to warm their homes the potential for carbon monoxide poisoning increases. Carbon monoxide is an odorless and colorless gas. Unless you have a meter to measure the gas level you may not know you are being poisoned.
There are many sources of carbon monoxide poisoning that are associated with heating your home.
Carbon Monoxide is formed when fuel is burned. To prevent the gas from reaching deadly levels you can make sure your fuel-burning heater is properly vented. Always open the flue when the fireplace is in use, wood burning stoves and kerosene heaters should be properly vented to the outdoors. Trained technicians should periodically inspect furnaces and fireplace chimneys.
The symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning are similar to the flu and include the following:
A simple way to insure you and your family's safety is to purchase a carbon monoxide detector. These detectors are sold at most stores that sell smoke alarms. The carbon monoxide detector works just like a smoke detector, alarming the occupants of dangerous levels of the poisonous gas.
House dust is the most common indoor pollutant and is a major contributor to indoor environment problems. However, the public rarely implicates it as the cause. It is a mixture of many things. A speck of dust may contain fabric fibers, insulation, skin, animal dander, dust mites, bacteria, cockroach parts, mold spores, food particles and other debris. Another dust problem that is occasionally encountered is a phenomenon known as "sooting". Sooting is an unexplained dark mark or film on an interior wall, carpet or furniture surface. Unlike house dust, sooting is caused by a carbon-generating source and is usually created during a combustion process. Sooting can look like and it is frequently mistaken to be mold. Common causes of sooting include the indoor use of tobacco, candles and gas appliances.
House Dust and Sooting Health Effects
House dust is a common cause of year-round runny or stuffy nose, itchy, watery eyes and sneezing symptoms. Dust can also make people with asthma experience wheezing, coughing and shortness of breath. Animal dander, house dust mites and cockroaches are the most common substances in dust that cause these symptoms. Health effects can occur even though there are no visible signs of dust. While sooting can cause significant aesthetic problems, it is not normally considered to be a health threat.
Solving House Dust and Sooting Problems
Many materials in house dust cannot be removed by typical housekeeping methods. For example, no matter how vigorously one dusts or vacuums, the number of dust mites present deep within carpeting, pillows, and mattresses will not be reduced. Vigorous dusting, sweeping and vacuuming can put more dust into the air making symptoms worse. Use of a vacuum with HEPA filtration and dusting with a damp or oiled cloth is recommended for reducing ambient house dust. Ideally, someone other than the dust-sensitive person should do the cleaning. If the dust-sensitive person must clean, they should wear a mask. Use of a vacuum with HEPA type filtration may also be advisable. The best approach to resolving house dust-related health problems is to consult with an allergist to identify what the affected person is allergic to and then eliminate those allergen contributors from the indoor environment. More detailed information about common allergens in house dust, their health effects and abatement recommendations can be found in the internet links listed below.
It is extremely difficult for a homeowner to resolve a sooting problem without professional help. Resolution of these problems typically involves diagnostic tests of the house (including blow-door and leak tests), HVAC system measurements, infrared measurements of wall insulation and air current studies. These types of studies are beyond the abilities of do-it-yourself homeowners and most health department staff. It is therefore recommended that a professional with extensive experience in such investigations be contacted.
There are many sources of lead in the environment because of the widespread use of lead in the past. For most households, and for most children, the major source of lead is contaminated dust. The most important sources of lead contamination of dust are from old paint and from leaded gasoline (now banned for most uses). Near major traffic corridors, soils are sometimes heavily contaminated from the prior use of leaded gas. (As an element, lead does not decompose, and it tends to stay in place over the years.) If this soil is tracked into the house, it becomes an important health hazard. Other minor sources can contain lead as well, such as older, vinyl mini-blinds.
Play areas with lead contamination can be a source of exposure due to hand-to mouth activity. Frequent handwashing is especially important. Landscaping (grass, dense shrubs) can keep kids from coming in direct contact with contaminated soils. Soils of lands used as orchards in the 1940s may also be contaminated with lead (and arsenic) from pesticides used during that era.
What are the health effects of asbestos?
Asbestos fibers enter the body primarily through inhalation (breathing) or ingestion (eating, drinking). Many of the fibers will become trapped in the mucous membranes of the nose and throat where they can then be removed, but some may travel deep into the lungs, or, if swallowed, into the digestive tract. Once they are trapped in the body, the fibers can cause health problems. These health problems take years to develop. Diseases that have been attributed to asbestos exposure include asbestosis, mesothelioma and gastrointestinal cancers. Asbestos workers (i.e., working 40 hours/week - 48 weeks/year) who were smokers and not properly protected, have increased risk of developing lung cancers. The incidence of lung cancer in people who are directly involved in the mining, milling, manufacturing and use of asbestos and its products is much higher than in the general population. It is not known what amounts of asbestos are hazardous over what periods of time. It is therefore important that exposures to asbestos be kept as low as possible.
Radon is an odorless, tasteless gas. It occurs from the natural radioactive decay of uranium and radium in the soil. The radioactive decay products of radon are charged ions. The ions have a static charge that enables easy attachment to water vapor, dust, and smoke particles in the air. Radon is measured in units called picoCuries per liter (pCi/L) of air. Annual radon levels above r pCi/L are considered excessive and require remediation.
Page last updated: 06/4/14


text:
Stephane J Montuelle
Predator-prey interactions are key in the evolution of Vertebrates. To investigate these interactions, my research focuses on feeding behavior and especially how feeding behavior is modulated and flexible in response to the properties of the food. Methodologically, feeding behavior is recorded at high-speed frame rate (200 to 500 frames per seconds) using multiple synchronized cameras. Because the movements of feeding structures may not always be visible form an external perspective, the high-speed cameras can be mounted on cinefluoroscops, allowing the recording of X-ray movies. Movies from the different perspectives are digitized to reconstruct movements in 3 dimensions (see X-ray Reconstruction of Moving Morphology XROMM, http://www.xromm.org/), and kinematic variables are extracted to compare feeding movement patterns.
Stephane J Montuelle Ph. D.
Postdoctoral Research Fellow
Max Planck Weizmann Center for Integrative Archaeology and Anthropology
Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology
Postal address: Deutscher Platz 6, 04103 Leipzig, Germany
Phone: +49 (0)341 3550 870
Fax: +49 (0)341 3550 119
Email: stephane_montuelle@[>>> Please remove the brackets! <<<]eva.mpg.de


text:
Political gridlock: Unprecedentedly dysfunctional
Democracy in America
Kinshasa Symphony Orchestra: Pride of Congo
The only symphony orchestra in central Africa comes to Britain4
To come17
Mining in Congo: Turning the taps back on
After years of embargoes, the minerals trade in eastern Congo is slowly recovering0
A conservationist in Congo: A brave man under attack
A brave man under attack2
Democratic Republic of Congo: Green shoots amid the shooting
With rebel fighters on the back foot, optimism is growing0
The growing backlash against the trade in tribal art0
Glimpses of brilliance in an unsavoury account of an African country1
Quick Study: Jenny Kuper on children in armed conflict: Fighting someone else's battle
Child soldiers are, sadly, nothing new. But efforts to change mentalities are slowly gaining ground3
The Democratic Republic of Congo: Rebel retreat
Can the Congolese army build on a rare victory?2
Middle East and Africa: Once more up the river
Governments will have another go at making peace in Congo0
The Democratic Republic of Congo: Rebel retreat
Can the Congolese army build on a rare victory?3
Neglected diseases: Nodding acquaintance
Two nasty childhood illnesses in Africa are coming under scientific scrutiny0
The United Nations and Congo: Raising the stakes
A more robust United Nations risks roiling neighbourly relations7
New theatre: "A Season in the Congo": A post-colonial tragedy
Chiwetel Ejiofor blazes as Patrice Lumumba, the prime minister of a troubled nation who met an untimely end6
The International Criminal Court on screen: Ready for its close-up
A new documentary considers the trials and travails of the International Criminal Court at The Hague14
Democratic Republic of Congo: Bigger guns are on their way
A new UN intervention force in eastern Congo has the most robust of mandates4
The United Nations in Congo: Art of darkness
Almost unnoticed, the UN is about to fight its first war. That is a gamble worth taking75
Development in Africa: Resource optimism
An expert panel on African development highlights many problems but remains optimistic61
The arrest of a warlord may help a bit to calm down a turbulent region5
Political gridlock: Unprecedentedly dysfunctional
Democracy in America
Analysing football styles: A different ball game
Game theory
The NFL and violence: The politics of outrage
Game theory
Difference engine: Tesla's high-stakes gamble
Poverty traps: An author's response
Free exchange
Daily chart: The price of exposure
Graphic detail
Afghanistan's disputed election: Divide and rule
Have you listened to The Economist Radio on Facebook?
The Economist Radio is an on-demand social listening platform that allows you to listen, share and recommend The Economist audio content
Test your EQ
Take our weekly news quiz to stay on top of the headlines
In Other Words
Try our new audio app and website, providing reporting and analysis from our correspondents around the world every weekday
Want more from The Economist?
Visit The Economist e-store and you'll find a range of carefully selected products for business and pleasure, Economist books and diaries, and much more


text:
Kate Ward Thacker for Robert Kaufman, The Old West, Quilt Natural Panel
Panel measures 23.5 Inches
Fiber Content: 100% Cotton
Hover over image for a larger, better view
Stay in touch with Fabricworm through our Newsletter. We will let you know what's on sale, what's new, and share our projects! If you would like to join, simply add your email here.


text:
UFM Presentation of Living Economics: Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow
Recorded: Sunday, June 3, 2012
Part 1 |
Part 2
Part 3
Part 4
Research Fellow Peter J. Boettke gives a talk based on the triple meaning of the title of his new book, Living Economics: Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow, at the Univeridad Francisco Marroquin.
Experts: Peter J. BoettkeType: TelevisionIssues: Economic History and Development (U.S.), Economists, Education
José Yulo on Ethics and Liberty
2011 Summer Seminars for College Students
Recorded: Monday, August 1, 2011
This presentation is from our 2011 Challenge of Liberty Summer Seminar for college students, which was held from August 1 to 5, 2011, at Notre Dame de Namur University, Belmont, California.
View videos and more information about the Summer Seminars.
Experts: José Maria J. YuloType: Independent Institute EventIssues: Economic History and Development (U.S.), Economists, Government Power, History (U.S), Political Ideology and Philosophy


text:
PHILLIPS, WI (WTAQ) - A murder case against a northern Wisconsin man is moving forward.
46-year-old William Rambo completed his initial appearance Tuesday in Price County Circuit Court, for the death of his estranged wife Dawn.
Reports said she kicked him out of their house in Park Falls, and he was trying to resolve the matter when they got into an argument. That's when Rambo allegedly stabbed and slashed the 37-year-old woman with a knife.
Officials said Dawn ran to a neighbor's house, and a police officer took her to a hospital on the assumption that she couldn't wait for an ambulance. She died 40 minutes later.
Rambo asked for a preliminary hearing on a charge of first-degree intentional homicide. A date was not set.
A pre-trial conference is planned on two other charges filed against Rambo the day of the killing -- misdemeanor counts of battery and disorderly conduct.


text:
There is no question that big money is being poured into the 2012 election cycle.
Hundreds of millions of dollars are being racked up by both President Obama and his likely challenger, Governor Mitt Romney.
So tonight we follow the money. Who are the biggest contributors so far this season?
Ben is taking a look in tonight's Reality Check.
Copyright 2012 WXIX. All rights reserved
7831 N. Business Park Drive
All content © Copyright 2000 - 2014 Worldnow and KOLD. All Rights Reserved.
For more information on this site, please read our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.


text:
On the Saturday before the first Advent Sunday, the traditional Christmas market will be held on Fischmarktplatz and on the traffic-free main street. Only handmade products will be offered which adds to the market's exceptional charm and attraction. Gifts lovingly made by hand contribute to the unique atmosphere.
The market is accompanied by Christmas music. Santa Claus will stroll through the old part of town between 3 and 4:30 bearing gifts for the small guests.
Le informazioni qui riportate sono curate dagli enti del turismo regionali/locali: Svizzera Turismo non può perciò assumere alcuna garanzia relativamente ai loro contenuti.


text:
(HealthDay News) -- Here are the latest clinical trials,
courtesy of
Irritable Bowel Syndrome with Diarrhea
This study will evaluate an investigational drug for abdominal
discomfort and diarrhea associated with irritable bowel syndrome
(IBS). The study is up to 19 weeks long with five-to-seven office
The research site is in Dallas, Texas.
More information
Please see
BPH (Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia)
This study of an investigational drug is for men 45 and older
who were diagnosed with BPH at least one year ago.
The research site is in Carrollton, Texas.
Please see
Chronic Low Back Pain
Participants who qualify for this study of chronic low back pain
will receive study-related care at no cost, including physical
exams, lab services and study drug.
The research site is in St. Louis, Mo.
Please see
Copyright 2010
ClinicalConnection.com. All rights reserved.
Please be aware that this information is provided to supplement the care provided by your physician. It is neither intended nor implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice. CALL YOUR HEALTHCARE PROVIDER IMMEDIATELY IF YOU THINK YOU MAY HAVE A MEDICAL EMERGENCY. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider prior to starting any new treatment or with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.
Copyright © EBSCO Publishing. All rights reserved.


text:
Category: Health & Safety ×
Subcategory: Emergency Management ×
Keyword: explosion protection ×
Location: Asia & Middle East ×
Location: Lebanon ×
Explosion Proof Systemsby HBC-radiomatic GmbH
Be it in petrochemistry, underground use or in heavy industry applications - radio controls by HBC-radiomatic make the work much easier, even in potentially explosive areas.
EC Series - Bucket Elevatorsby WAM Italia S.p.A
The EC version of Bucket Elevators has been specifically developed for vertical elevation of cereals and similar materials. Designed for the application in areas subject to the European explosion protection directive, ATEX, these Bucket Elevators are manufactured from extra-thick, hot galvanised carbon steel. The machines consist of a head and a ...
GRACE Filter - Dust Collector Systemby HANGZHOU GRACE ENVIROTECH CO., LTD.
GRACE FILTER baghouses (also called pulse jet baghouse, pulse jet dust collectors,bag filter etc...) are self contained, fully automated where needed. We also supply and install ducting, access platforms, ventilation and instrumentation.
FlamQuench - Flameless Explosion Ventingby Fike UK
Designed for use in combination with round Fike explosion vents, the FlamQuench extinguishes the flame from the vented explosion, not allowing it to exit the device ... where it could ignite secondary explosions or endanger personnel. All of this is accomplished without expensive or prohibitive ducting, limitations on location of the process ...
Steel Plant Residues Recoveryby econ industries GmbH
Process and design: The increasing demand to reuse residues from steel plants leads to sophisticated solidification and granulation processes as well as the production of highly viscous suspensions. Materials from very different origins need to be homogenised by turbulent mixing processes to ensure the required consistency for the approptiate ...
ECGRACE - Bag Dust Collector for Cement , Powder Plantby HANGZHOU GRACE ENVIROTECH CO., LTD.
SpecificationsApplication: Cement plant ,Steel plant electric furnace ,firing system Dust Type: Cement Specificationsindustrial dust collector 1.High efficiency and low cost 2.Compact design collector 3.Long using life 4.Small area coveredWoodworkingCement productionPowder processingSteel meltingMaterial handlingPrimary metals, including ...
A.YITE - Insert Paddle Flow Switch (Anti Explosion & Big Pipe Size & Low Price)by A.YITE INSTRUMENT
GE-319 Insert Paddle Flow Switch is specially designed for the Flow Monitoring of Water Source, Water-Loop Heat Pump Air Conditioning Systems and Heat Pump Water Heater. Instruments operate by a spring-supported paddel with magnetic triggering of a reed switch Character:* Good repeatability * Low pressure loss * Dirt resistant * Anti ...
JINRUN - FZJ Series - Explosion-Proof Vacuum Oil Purifierby Chongqing Jinrun Machinery Electron Co.,Ltd
Description:Used for flammability and exploding circle, and rebirth purifying handle of industrial waste oil such as insulating oil, turbine oil, hydraulic oil, lubricating oil, heat transfer oil, refrigerating oil, compressor oil. The electric of machine meet the requirement of national industry department to explosion-protection device.Safely ...
ExCharge - Filter Mediaby BWF Tec GmbH & Co. KG / BWF Envirotec
ExCharge is an anti-static needle felt with a resistance value of well below 10 6 ohms (measured according to DIN 54345 part 1 and 5). High quality stainless steel fibres in the supporting scrim provide the necessary discharge. ExCharge is certified by DEKRA EXAM GmbH.
CO Detect - Fire and Explosion Prevention Systemby ATEX Explosion Hazards Ltd.
The Atex CO detection system uses advanced carbon monoxide (CO) sensors to detect early stages of powder combustion before a fire or explosion can be ignited. This allows the problem to be resolved either manually or automatically, reducing fire and explosion protection costs.


text:
Community Notebook: Doghouse
True Value
Don't concentrate on the cost; emphasize the value.
Traveling to a regional conference, I was going to my hotel with the conference speaker coordinator when he said those magic words: "Linux is great for developing nations and companies just starting out because you do not have to pay for it."
Buy this article as PDF
(incl. VAT)
Buy Linux Magazine
Visit Our Shop
Direct Download
Read full article as PDF:091-091_maddog.pdf (1.27 MB)
Tag Cloud
Mozilla Labs Shuts Down
Mozilla's product think tank sinks silently into history.
Internet Giants Launch Collaboration to Improve Open Source
TODO group will focus on open source tools in large-scale environments.
Fedora Announces New Partition Manager App
New tool will look like GParted but support a wider range of storage technologies.
Mozilla Releases a New Firefox
New public key pinning feature will help prevent man-in-the-middle attacks.
Tool Predicts Which Websites Will be Compromised
Carnegie Mellon researchers say 3 million pages could fall down the phishing hole in the next year.
SSH Key Management Guidelines
The US government rolls new best-practice rules for protecting SSH.
Knoppix 7.4 Released
Klaus Knopper announces the latest version of his iconic Live Linux system.
PHP Attack Puts WordPress and Drupal at Risk
All websites that use these popular CMS tools could be vulnerable to denial of service attacks if users don't install the updates.
Heartbleed Bleeds On
According to a report, many potential victims of the Heartbleed attack have patched their systems, but few have cleaned up the crime scene to protect themselves from the effects of a previous intrusion.
Drone Brain Goes Open Source
DARPA and NICTA release the code for the ultra-secure microkernel system used in aerial drones.


text:
Dixie Ultra Paper Plates, Heavyweight, 8 1/2" (300 ct.)
by Dixie | Item #: 228622 |Model #: 954421 | (5) |
- 8 1/2" diameter heavy duty plate
- Attractive Modern Romance design
- 10x stronger than the leading 9" plain white uncoated paper plates
- Great for every meal, from lunch to brunch
- Soak proof, cut resistant and microwavable
- 1 pack of 300 plates
- Elemental chlorine-free
- Sustainable Forestry Initiative certified
- For matching plates, cups and bowls, search 'Dixie Modern Romance'
Set an attractive table with a full line of coordinating products including plates strong enough for even your heaviest, messiest meals, soft and absorbent napkins and fun, festive cups. All available in a variety of counts.
Slightly smaller than our 10" plate but just as strong, our 8 1/2 inch plate is great for every meal, from lunch to brunch. Our Dixie Ultra® 8 1/2" paper plates are 10 times stronger than the leading 9" plain white uncoated paper plates. Multi-layer construction makes it strong and practical.
- Increases guest satisfaction: Soak Proof Shield® helps keep grease from seeping through to the table, tray or clothing.
- Practical: Strong, updated rim is shaped to keep food in its place.
- Durable: Microwavable, cut-resistant and strong, our plates stand up to the foodservice test.
- Makes a statement: Attractive colors and custom print design options are great for enhancing your brand.
- Search for "Dixie Modern Romance" to find matching plates, bowls and cups.
- Diameter: 8 1/2"
- Material: paper
- Color/design: modern romance
- Plates per pack: 300
- # of packs: 1
- Total plates: 300
- Microwavable: yes
- Recycled content: 0%
- Sustainability: elemental chlorine free (ecf), sustainable forestry initiative (sfi) certified
- Packaged for individual resell
Assembled Country
Component Country
Ask & Answer
Shipping Information
Warranty InformationThis product is covered by the Sam's Club Member Satisfaction Guarantee.
There is no additional information available for this item.


text:
November News Archive
Luxury Christmas cake event launches
Guests staying at luxury London hotels can take in cocktail and cake at one of city's top eaterie...
Ladykillers debuts at Gielgud Theatre
Culture vultures staying at luxury London hotels may be interested in catching a new performance ...
Top restaurant team open new steakhouse
Foodies staying in luxury hotels in London may be interested in visiting one of the capital's top...
Grooms offered top speech giving tips
Grooms looking to book wedding venues in London may be interested in the advice offered by Simon ...
Sundance London announces dates
Culture lovers may soon be rushing to book rooms in central London hotels to take in the cinema o...
Mystery Machines celebration looks for revellers
Adventurous holidaymakers heading to the capital and looking for party venues in London may be in...
Joy of Sketch line up unveiled
Comedy lovers staying at central London hotels may be flocking to the region to see The Joy of Sk...
Underground Christmas launched at Brunel Museum
Guests in central London hotels looking for a unique Christmas adventure may want to attend Under...
Top celebrity nightclubs named
Tourism experts at View London have offered the top tips for catching celebrities in bars in the ...
ATP World Tour Finals happening at The O2
Sports-lovers staying in luxury London hotels may be interested in catching top tennis pros compe...
News by Category
News by Date
2014 Archive
2013 Archive
2012 Archive
2011 Archive
- About Us
- Contact Us
- Corporate Account
- Guest Reviews
- Customer Care
- E-Newsletter Sign Up
- Google Map
- Video
- Terms & Conditions
- Bookmark Site
- Send to Friend
- Luxury Hotel news
- Media Buzz
- Careers
- Booking Care Charter
- Events Calendar
- Site Map
The Montcalm London
A Nikko Hotel 34-40 Great Cumberland Place, Top of Park Lane, Marble Arch London, England W1H 7TW
Copyright 2009 The Montcalm London
- Company Name: Montcalm Hotel (London) Limited.
- Registered Office Address: 27 Devonshire Terrace, London W2 3DP.
- Location In Uk Of Company Registration: England.
- Company Registration 1895614.
- Vat Number 417 7206 58


text:
Some information is missing or invalid below.
Learn more.
You're sure to to love the look and feel of these women's quarter-length adidas socks. In white.
Product Features
- 6-pack
- ClimaLite® moisture management
- Authentic adidas logo
- Stretchy fabric blend
- Ribbed cuffs
Fit & Sizing
- 1/4-cut styling
- Fits shoe sizes 5-10
Fabric & Care
- Polyester/cotton/Olefin®/nylon/natural latex/spandex
- Machine wash
- Imported
Sponsored Links
The links below are ads provided by the Google AdWords™ program. Outside companies pay to advertise via these links when specific phrases and words are searched. These ads are provided by Google and are labeled as sponsored links. Clicking on these links will open a new tab displaying that respective company's own website. The website you link to is not affiliated with or sponsored by Kohls.com


text:
The Onion Field
1st edition
|Joseph Wambaugh
|Cover artist
|Paul Bacon[1]
|United States
|Detective novel
|Delacorte Press
Publication date
|Media type
|Print (Hardcover)
|427 pp
The Onion Field is a 1973 nonfiction book by Joseph Wambaugh, a sergeant for the Los Angeles Police Department, chronicling the kidnapping of two plainclothes LAPD officers by a pair of criminals during an evening traffic stop and the subsequent murder of Officer Ian James Campbell. It was one of the most influential murder cases in U.S. history, as it forced the Los Angeles Police Department and other large municipalities to change some of their police tactics in the field.
On the night of March 9, 1963, LAPD officers Ian Campbell and Karl Hettinger pulled over a car containing two suspicious-looking men on a Hollywood street.[2] The two men, Gregory Ulas Powell and Jimmy Lee Smith (a.k.a. "Jimmy Youngblood"), had recently committed a string of robberies. Powell, the driver, pulled a gun on Campbell and ordered Hettinger to surrender his gun to Smith. The two officers were then forced into Powell's car and driven north from Los Angeles to an onion field near Bakersfield where Campbell was fatally shot. Hettinger was able to escape, running nearly four miles to reach a farmhouse.[2] The killing occurred primarily because Powell assumed that the kidnapping of the officers alone already constituted a capital crime under the state's Little Lindbergh Law. However, Powell's interpretation was incorrect. Under the Little Lindbergh Law kidnapping became a capital crime only if the victim was harmed or if a ransom were demanded. (Today, kidnapping in California, where there is bodily harm short of death, is punishable either by imprisonment for 25 years to life, or by life imprisonment without the possibility of parole.)
Powell was arrested on the night of the murder after being spotted driving a stolen vehicle by California Highway Patrol officers. The following day, Smith was apprehended as well. The lead LAPD investigator on the case was Sergeant Pierce Brooks. Both suspects were convicted of murder and sentenced to death. Ultimately, they received life-imprisonment sentences. The lower sentence followed a second trial for each and several appeals. Their death sentences were vacated when the California Supreme Court ruled in 1972 in California v. Anderson that California's death penalty was cruel and unusual punishment.
Though Hettinger was able to escape, he felt scorned by his fellow officers and officials at the Los Angeles Police Department[3] and suffered severe emotional trauma for both the initial incident and the following treatment. Eventually a police training video was made using his experience as an example of what not to do when stopping and approaching a vehicle.
Hettinger was forced to resign from the LAPD in 1966 after being accused of shoplifting. Years later, Hettinger was appointed to serve as a Kern County Supervisor for Bakersfield, California, where he served multiple consecutive terms. He died of a liver disease in 1994 at the age of 59.[4]
Smith was initially released in 1982, but returned to prison several times on drug-related parole violations. In December 2006, he failed to report to his parole officer and a warrant was issued for his arrest. In February 2007, a man matching Smith's description was detained by police in Los Angeles's Skid Row area and eventually identified as Smith. He was arrested and charged with violating his parole, and sent to the Pitchess Detention Center in Castaic, California. On April 7, 2007, while in that facility, he died of an apparent heart attack at age 76.[5]
At a parole-board hearing on January 27, 2010, Powell was denied parole. In a January 21, 2010, letter to state corrections officials, Los Angeles Police Union President Paul Weber urged the board to deny parole, calling Powell a "vicious murderer who has not yet paid his debt to society."
On October 18, 2011, the California State Parole Board denied compassionate release for Powell, who had been diagnosed with terminal prostate cancer. The board stated that Powell did not wish to be released from prison and was likely to be uncooperative if paroled.[6] Powell died on August 12, 2012, at the California Medical Facility in Vacaville. He was 79 years old.[7]
Film adaptation[edit]
The book was adapted into an 1979 film of the same name directed by Harold Becker. It starred John Savage, James Woods, Franklyn Seales and Ted Danson.[8]
On April 10, 2013, TNT's Southland episode "Chaos" portrayed a reimagined version of the events that took place in The Onion Field.
- ^ Modern first editions - a set on Flickr
- ^ a b "'Onion Field' killer dead at 76". Archived from the original on 2007-04-10. Retrieved 2007-04-08.
- ^ Oliver, Myrna (December 9, 2002). "John W. Powers, 90; Legendary Officer in LAPD for 31 Years". Los Angeles Times.
- ^ Eric Malnik, Los Angeles Times, May 5, 1994 (http://articles.latimes.com/1994-05-05/news/mn-53959_1_onion-field) (accessed January 28, 2013)
- ^ Quinones, Sam (April 7, 2007). Jimmy Lee Smith, infamous 'Onion Field' cop killer, dead at 76. Los Angeles Times.
- ^ Associated Press (October 18, 2011). 'Onion Field' Killer Will Not Be Released. Los Angeles Times.
- ^ Associated Press (August 13, 2012). 'Onion Field' Killer Dies in Calif. PrisonABC.
- ^ The Onion Field at the Internet Movie Database.
For original newspaper articles, see: http://documents.latimes.com/onion-field-killer-gregory-powell-dead/


text:
Course & Class Planning
These links take an instructor through the process of thinking generally about a new course, creating a syllabus, and creating each class session. Caroline Bartel's link contains useful advice about getting off to a good start with a new class. Carroll's article reminds instructors that they have some control over their students' responses to them.


text:
Born in Tracy on Aug. 5, 1949, he was a lifelong Tracy resident. After graduating from Tracy High School, he earned a bachelor's degree in business from Santa Clara University.
After college, Mr. Alvarez returned to Tracy to farm with the family farming operation, Alvarez Farms.
He served in the U.S. Army and National Guard Reserves and was a parishioner of St. Bernard's Catholic Church and a member of Tracy Golf and Country Club and Rhodes Bean and Supply Co-op. He was a past board member of the California Tomato Growers Association.
Survivors include a daughter, Alesha Alvarez, and her husband, Gus Jimenez, of San Ramon; two sons, Mitch Alvarez of Stockton and Joey Alvarez of Tracy; and three grandchildren.
Also surviving are his father, Joe Alvarez of Tracy; a sister, Patty Robidart of Pinole; a cousin who was like a brother, Jack Alvarez of Tracy; and nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Brijida "Bre" Alvarez.
The Nov. 29 chapel service will begin at 10 a.m. at Fry Memorial Chapel, 550 S. Central Avenue. Burial will be in Tracy Cemetery, 501 E. Schulte Road.
Visitation at the mortuary will be from 1 to 5 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 28.
An online guestbook is available at www.frymemorialchapel.com.


text:
Buy Nowin Online Store
More information
* Includes 5 Infovox iVox voices credits
** Price excluding VAT
Feel free to download the time-limited full trial version of VisioVoice to evaluate the software.
Mavericks Notice: Apple has renamed and relocated the "Enable access for assistive devices" feature. Please see this FAQ for instructions on how to enable this feature under OS X Mavericks.
Virtual keyboard on-screen for Mac OS X users.
Virtually complete access to Mac OS X for switch users.
Natural-sounding voices in many languages for Mac OS X.
AssistiveWare and ConvenienceWare are trade names of AssistiveWare B.V. Proloquo2Go and AssistiveWare are registered trademarks in the US and other countries. ConvenienceWare, Proloquo, KeyStrokes, TouchStrokes, SwitchXS, LayoutKitchen, Dwellix, PolyPredix, VisioVoice, GhostReader, SmartTransparency, Pictello, ExpressivePower, VocaPriority and the salamander logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of AssistiveWare B.V. Infovox iVox is a trademark of Acapela Group. Macintosh, Mac, iPhone, iPod touch, iPad, Mac OS X, and iOS are trademarks of Apple, Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. All other trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Copyright © 2014 AssistiveWare. All rights reserved.