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Leave the Pregnant Lady Alone, Please
Guest blogger Ronda Kaysen: It's Monday morning. I'm 37 weeks pregnant. I just dropped my unbearably cranky 3-year-old off at preschool after enduring two tantrums, one that involved him needing to clutch his dirty socks at the breakfast table. I've been having Braxton Hicks contractions and a backache for a week. I'm very cranky myself.
I am now standing in a long line at Dunkin' Donuts with all the other commuters waiting for our early-morning caffeine fix. I make my way to the front. I give the cashier my order: a small coffee with milk, no sugar.
He responds, "Regular or decaf?"
I hadn't mentioned decaf. Why on earth would I go to all this trouble for decaf? "Regular," I say.
"Are you sure?" he says with a smirk.
He has to be kidding. He must be kidding. There is no way this middle-aged man working at Dunkin' Donuts -- which, I must say, sells terrible, weak coffee, despite its sizeable fan base -- knows what's best for me. "Why wouldn't I want regular?" I ask.
He glances at my enormous belly and shrugs. I grab my coffee and leave. I am now seething. Did I mention I'm very cranky?
Ten minutes later, at my now-weekly prenatal visit, I tell my midwife of my recent encounter. "Next time, tell him the baby's tired," she suggests.
If my Dunkin' Donuts encounter was the first time a stranger had weighed in on the needs of a fetus he'll never know, I wouldn't have been so angry. But it wasn't. It happens with surprising frequency. I've had waiters question whether or not I should order a regular coffee with my dessert, even though one to two cups of coffee is considered fine while pregnant. I've had a neighbor's friend ask me if it was smart to jump on a trampoline with my toddler, who barely jumps at all. And I've been denied half a glass of champagne at a friend's wedding before I had to give the toast as the Matron of Honor. (If there's ever a time that a pregnant woman needs a sip of bubbly, it's when she's about to make a speech in front of 200 strangers.)
For some reason, when you're pregnant, your bump becomes public domain. Perfect strangers feel the need to offer advice on matters that are none of their business. People feel the urge to comment. And as my bump gets larger and begins to resemble a large beach ball protruding from my overstretched maternity shirt, the comments and unsolicited advice seem to only increase.
Pregnancy is a period wherein your body becomes a subject of public speculation and conversation. People guess the baby's sex based on how fat your face looks or how oblong your abdomen happens to be. People comment on how tired you look or whether you're carrying "big" or "small." And then they comment on the things you do and the foods you eat.
It's hard enough being pregnant. Your body is being held hostage, your clothes don't fit, you can't tie your own shoes -- and that's before you even consider the heartburn, insomnia, nausea and exhaustion.
Add to that the meddling comments from the guy at Dunkin' Donuts, and a girl could scream. If I could have one wish for pregnancy, it would be that strangers would look at me, smile and say, "Congratulations, you look lovely," if they are compelled to say anything at all.
If you were like me and so inclined you could screw with this guys head in a way that would leave him scarred for life.
Go get yourself one of those little bottles of liquor from any source. Dump it out then put in a liquid sweetener you have colored at home so that this clerk doesn't know the difference.
The next time he or anyone else makes a comment about your coffee consumption pull out your modified sweetener and tell them it can't be any worse than a double shot of bourbon and dump in the entire bottle. HA the look on their face would be worth all the trouble.
While I can appreciate that is really is none of their business, at least they are people who give a damn about a human life, right? They should not judge someone without all the details, but since you don't know them either, shrug it off! Like I said, at least they appear to be decent folks if they have concern.
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I have to disagree. These aren't decent people, they are judgmental and uninformed. I can't tell you the number of times I pulled out bottles for my twin boys in a public setting and was told "you know, breast is best". Excuse me!?!?!? Breast milk can be pumped. Hello? The kind of behavior the writer describes is obnoxious and intrusive and flat out rude.
Just another nosy judgemental PITA. When DD was a baby, an old man at the store said I shouldn't use a pacifier b/c she'll never learn to talk. I told him to go get bent and I didn't intend to let her talk to nasty strangers like him anyway.
The Internet is like alcohol in some sense. It accentuates what you would do anyway. If you want to be a loner, you can be more alone. If you want to connect, it makes it easier to connect.
Once my gf was pregnant she didnt really have time for me anymore and spent most of her time with her friends, she didnt want to spend any time with me. We did split up. But later on in her pregnancy she started talking to me more and we got on a lot better and ended up getting back together. After our daughter was born she went off the rails with PPD and that was a nightmare. I think hormones can do crazy things! My gf couldnt bond with our daughter and she ended up hitting me and I had to throw her out. But she got help and we are back together now and shes great with our little girl. Was your baby planned? She may be feeling scared of becoming a mother, and with you being the closest to her, lashing out at you. I think the only way to sort things out is to sit her down and talk everything through, from how she feels about the pregnancy, to why shes lashing out at you so much.
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There are only two ways of telling the complete truth—anonymously and posthumously.
I love quotations because it is a joy to find thoughts one might have, beautifully expressed with much authority by someone recognized wiser than oneself.
If you would win a man to your cause, first convince him that you are his sincere friend.
There are only two ways of telling the complete truth—anonymously and posthumously.
Most people, when they criticize, whether they like it or hate it, they're talking about product. That's not art, that's the result of art. Art, to whatever degree we can get a handle on (I'm not sure that we really can) is a process. It begins in the heart and the mind with the eyes and hands.


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Click the image above for a gallery of high-res pics of the KTM X-Bow.
KTM, the bike manufacturer turned track toy purveyor, will be showing off the X-Bow in "Gleaming White" next week at the Autosport International Racing Car Show, and has announced that production will begin in Graz, Austria later this year. Preorders have reportedly gone through the roof, but KTM only intends to build 1,000 X-Bows per year for the time being. Those that got on the waiting list early will be in the running for a limited edition model, dubbed the "Dallara Series," that will come equipped with extra kit to boost the X-Bow's prowess on the track. Unfortunately, KTM's press release (after the jump) didn't divulge what additional features the Dallara will be fitted with, but if we were to wager a guess, we'd put our money on some upgraded brake components and a few tweaks to the ECU to boost the Audi-sourced 2.0-liter TFSI mill.
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* High-performance KTM X-Bow two-seater extreme sportscar to be shown at NEC for first time
* Unique show car to appear in sparkling 'Gleaming White' bodywork
* Series production scheduled to begin in Graz, Austria during 2008
* Customer order bank for road-legal track car is growing strongly
KTM Powersports AG has confirmed that its stunning new X-Bow sportscar will be exhibited at the Autosport International Racing Car Show starting on 10 January.
The lightweight, high-performance X-Bow marks motorcycle manufacturer KTM's groundbreaking move into the four-wheeled market, and will be presented to UK driving enthusiasts for the first time finished in the new optional 'Gleaming White' bodywork.
The Autosport Show appearance will mark the KTM X-Bow's fourth major show outing following its world premiere at the Geneva International Motor Show last year, its starring role at the 2007 Middle East International Motor Show in Dubai – where it was voted one of the event's 'Top Attractions' by visitors – and its more recent showing at the end-of-year Bologna Motor Show, in Italy.
The Autosport Show takes place at Birmingham's NEC from 10-13 January, and visitors will be able to see the new KTM X-Bow on Stand 9450 in Hall 9.
Production scheduled to begin with limited-edition 'Dallara Series'
With customer orders for X-Bow exceeding all expectations, series production of KTM's newcomer is scheduled to commence with a run of 100 limited-edition 'Dallara Series' models. The special 'Dallara Series' will feature extra equipment to boost the track-day sporty potential of X-bow. Subsequently, KTM will produce up to 1000 X-Bow sportscars per year at its new dedicated four-wheeled Centre of Excellence manufacturing facility in Graz, Austria.


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Lois Peralta's Mustang GT is Dodger blue. That's also the color she paints her toenails for each game.
When the Dodgers lose, she wipes the polish off and starts over. Fresh toenails equal a fresh start for her team.
Ritual is everywhere in baseball and its ballparks, from the dugouts to the bleachers' back rows. Fans do what they can to help their teams — even if it means not changing their underwear for luck.
Fandom follows family lines. Parents bring their children, as their parents brought them. They start them early with traditions that soon become sacrosanct — to be continued rain or shine, win or loss.
Jeremy Green came to Dodger Stadium on Wednesday with his boys Colby, 12, and Parker, 14.
"We don't bring Mom," he said. "She's a big-time bad luck charm. Every game she watches, the Dodgers lose."
The Greens' plan worked. But Dodger Stadium remains a family affair.
Isabella Nava, 2 months old, arrived at her first game Wednesday in the arms of her father, Gilbert, 21.
Peralta of the blue toenails introduced her daughter to Dodger Stadium in 1979, when Laurie was 8.
In 2010, after their 30th consecutive opening day together, mother and daughter got matching tattoos: red hearts with LA — in Dodger blue, of course — at their centers.
Lois' is on her shoulder. At Wednesday's game, the 59-year-old wore a Dodger blue tank top, so the heart was plain to see.
Laurie's heart was on her ankle, Lois said as she stood in a smokers' area just outside the left field gate. Her voice and Virginia Slims Superslim started to shake.
On Aug. 25, 2012, she said, Laurie went to the stadium to see the Dodgers play the Miami Marlins on what turned out to be a big day. The Boston Red Sox had just traded Adrian Gonzalez here. In his first Dodgers at-bat, Gonzalez hit a home run.
"She got to hear 'I Love L.A.,' " Lois said.
When Laurie left the stadium she headed north, driving fast on California 99. She clipped a car. Her own car flipped. It hit an almond tree. She died instantly.
"Forty-one years, 1 month, 11 days, 18 hours and 27 minutes," her mother said. "That's how long I had my baby."
Laurie was Lois' only child. Dodger Stadium, capacity 56,000, was the special place they went to be alone together.
On Wednesday afternoon, the ballpark was packed with others who felt a similar attachment.
Ron Godinez of East L.A., manning a kiosk near the left-field entrance, said he now takes his grandchildren to the stadium he first visited as a fourth-grader. On the job, surrounded by Dodger blue T-shirts and caps, the 59-year-old is near enough to hear the roar of the crowd and catch replays on the Jumbotron. But he prefers to follow the games on his small transistor radio, just as he did as a boy.
Cynthia Perez, originally from Texas, said she inherited the Dodgers when she started dating Mario Flores, now her husband. They often bring their 3-year-old daughter, who loves the cotton candy. And next season they'll bring their second daughter, due in five weeks.


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Moroccan Carrots
Oxmoor House
Cumin and garlic complement the naturally sweet flavor of carrots.
Yield: 6 servings (serving size: 1/2 cup)
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- Calories: 55
- Fat: 1.7g
- Saturated fat: 0.2g
- Protein: 1.0g
- Carbohydrate: 9.9g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
- Iron: 0.6mg
- Sodium: 225mg
- Calories from fat: 28%
- Fiber: 2.6g
- Calcium: 27mg
- 4 cups diagonally cut carrot (about 1 3/4 pounds)
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
- 1/4 teaspoon cumin seeds
- 1 1/2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
- Steam carrots, covered, 14 minutes or until tender. Drain.
- Meanwhile, heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and cumin seeds; sauté 1 1/2 minutes or until lightly browned. Stir in carrots, cilantro, and remaining ingredients.
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- MAIN INGREDIENT: Vegetables
- DIETARY CONSIDERATION: Meatless, Gluten-Free
- COOKING METHOD: Steam
- PUBLICATION: Oxmoor House
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1. Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with heavy-duty foil. Warm oil in a large nonreactive skillet over medium-high heat. Sprinkle pork with salt and pepper, add to skillet and brown on all sides, 6 to 8 minutes. Do not wipe out skillet. Place meat on baking sheet; roast until an instant-read thermometer inserted into center of meat reads 145°F, 15 to 18 minutes. Remove meat to a cutting board and let rest for 5 to 10 minutes.
2. Warm 1 Tbsp. butter in the same skillet over medium heat. Add shallot and ginger; sauté until softened, about 3 minutes. Add orange juice; bring to a simmer, scraping up browned bits on bottom of skillet with a wooden spoon. Stir in thyme. Simmer until sauce has thickened and is syrupy, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat; swirl in remaining 1 Tbsp. butter. Season with salt and pepper.
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New Silent Hill HD Screens Released in Japan! This time Silent Hill 3 is included! It also looks like Silent Hill 2 has little to no grain filter.
Source: Examiner
New Silent Hill HD Screens Released in Japan! This time Silent Hill 3 is included! It also looks like Silent Hill 2 has little to no grain filter.
Source: Examiner
My intention was never to convey that this installment of SH in the HD release wasn't for "veterans" of the franchise. I feel quite the opposite. I feel it's definitely for both old and, hopefully, NEW fans alike. I not only speak for myself, but can definitely speak for both the rest of the cast and the producers and directors (at least those that I was able to personally interact with) that our entire desire and focus was to be true to the integrity of the series and honor both the story and the characters.
I agree with some of what Troy [Baker] says. Let's all try to remember, he's in a tough position.
Suing people aint no big deal. Ya just put a lawyer to their head and… wait, that's not true, you also said you didn't want to die. Any way I look at it, suing Konami will be a tremendous hassle. Only if I sense that there is serious potential gain for me would I consider it. Right now, I don't see it.
The problem with Konami is that there were never any agreements for reuses of my performance. In fact… there aren't any written agreements at all. It was an oversight on Konami's part. Once Sony picked up the theatrical rights for the SH2 title, I guess Konami figured it would spark interest for a yet another re-release. So after many years of no contact, Konami asks me to sign a back-dated release. I said that I was open to discussing reuses of my performance. I never heard back from them. Instead of talking to me, Konami decided to create new voice tracks.
The Gaming Liberty did an awesome lengthy interview with Troy Baker who is set to voice James Sunderland in the Silent Hill HD Collection! Troy talks about how he got the task of being James Sunderland giving a lot of info behind Konami replacing Guy Cihi and all the controversy behind these so called residuals that they owe him. Maybe Guy is the one to blame for the new voice overs?
Troy Baker is slowly but surely establishing himself as one of the most prolific and capable of gaming voices actor's in the voice over industry. His résumé is a sight to behold, an incredibly layered and rich list of dozens and dozens of high profile AAA titles, most of which hold Troy at the helm as one of the, if not the, main character. With talent in abundance, he is surely one of voice over's leading lights for the future.
TGL had to honour of speaking with Troy as part of our on-going Voice Actor Week and as well as talking to him about his origins in the industry, his most recognizable characters and his future plans, we got to pick his brains about the forthcoming HD re-release of Silent Hill 2, a game that sees Troy re-voice protagonist James Sunderland. Troy tells us about how he first got involved in the project, why the HD release will remain loyal to the original Silent Hill 2 experience and what he makes of the controversy that surrounds the voice changes.
Here we go……
If you're a Silent Hill fan, you either love 2 or 3 the best. Here, you get both of them. Everyone's happy. If they like the HD treatment, maybe there's more in the future, but for now, that's all we're concentrating on.
We really wanted to focus on the [games] we knew fans cared the most about since we needed to put in the effort to put them in HD, redo the sound, and do all these things, we didn't want to give them something we weren't sure [they] wanted 100%
Here is a tidbit to show how much we care about 'staying true to the spirit of the originals' in the originals, Angela and Claudia were voiced by the same actress. So in Collection, we made sure Angela and Claudia were voiced by the same actress. (a NEW actress - not Donna Burke)
It is Akira's original [soundtrack], just rebalanced in a new 5.1 mix. If you hate it you can go to stereo and have the original songs.
I'd urge everyone to be open minded about the voices and try to let go of your decade-old memories of the previous acting. Even as I was creating the script and recording the new voices, the fan segment of my brain was screaming 'That's not what that line sounds like!!!!!' but that's just my memory of how it was. I think that's the reaction everyone is having to these clips.
Once you listen a few times and adjust, I think you'll find these are really good.
Troy Baker, voice actor for numerous videogame roles such as: Snow in Final Fantasy XIII; Booker in Bioshock Infinite, and most recently Vincent in Catherine has been announced as the new voice for James Sunderland.
Troy will be replacing Guy Cihi's performance in the HD port of Silent Hill 2. I fear for Troy for picking up this monumental role from the survival horror genre. Fans have already posted comments with more than just concerns for the new voiceovers, but like I said before, I'm not hating on them yet.
We've all heard one unfinished scene, and Troy's acting is something I am a fan of. His role as Vincent was a personal favorite. Catherine's voice acting was top notch in my eyes (ears), and it would be interesting to hear the role done by someone new, but talented.
Stay tuned for [Rely on Horror's] interview with Troy in the future.
Source: Rely on Horror
HD screens of Silent Hill HD Collection from GamesCom 2011 that don't look very HD? Are we sure this arent the original PS2 Silent Hill 2 images? Oh, nope its not it appears that the original PC version of the nurses have been implemented, you know the ones with those bloody grills. Say cheese! Well, at least its a change up from the over exposed big titted nurses that we've all come to hate in the Silent Hill Movie, Homecoming and various cosplays.
Here is the design of the original Silent Hill 2 nurse from the PC version:
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NEW YORK -- Canadian international Will Johnson has been named Major League Soccer's player of the week.
The Toronto-born midfielder scored two goals on Saturday to help the winless Portland Timbers salvage a 2-2 toe with Colorado.
He headed in a cross in the 55th minute before securing the point with a penalty in the 71st as Portland came back from a 2-0 deficit.
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"Enjoyed the story"
The story line - like romance and fantsy - sex scenes not overdone
Enjoyed the whole story
Loved the way he presented Eoin Thral's - loved to him said JUDE SHEA
Eoin Thral - he seemed to be content with being alone - but like most he wanted someone special - someone to care for him
This is mine first time purchasing books/audio in this genre and have truly enjoyed the stories. I have also purchased the following books by Mary Calmes: Timing and Change of Heart. I like romance stories when the story is more about the plot and not the sex scene. I have also purchased stories by the following authors: Jamie Craig, Christine Price and Josh Lanyon.
"Humorous/Mysterious Story"
I love the interaction between Amelia and Emerson
I cannot chose a favorite - love the entire Peabody family
Amelia - except for one thing when she talks you can hear her swallow and sounds like she has mouth full of Saliva
love the entire series...hope they do the 3 books missing
"Good Story - Bad Narrator"
I love David Eddings but dont think i will purchase anymore books narrated by Kevin Pariseau
When Sparhaw realized his destiny
Cameron Beierle, Jim Dale, Dick Hill
yes, if you overlooked the mispronunciation by the narrator
"Disliked Narrator"
I already own the book, so enjoy the story
I love the interaction between the characters
Narrator could have listened to previous narration - so pronucation of names would be similar and could have made the characters sound more mature ..Sparhawk and his fellow knights sounded like young men instead of seasoned warriors...
I wish publishing companies would try to keep the same narrator for a series or at least make sure each narrator pronouces names the same way
"A Favorite"
No, the audio edition would have been better with a different narrator..the narrator made Flute sound like an old women instead of a young girl and i didnt like the way he pronouced Sparhawk's name or any of the names..every time he mentioned a named, it would draw me out of the story
i love the story itself, i have read the story several times..its one of mine favorites - that is the main reason i purchased it in audio
No, there was no really differentiation in the character's voices..
yes, love the story but the narration was okay - would have been better if Mr. Abby was able to show each character's personality more
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Today, Douglas County is virtually the geographic center of Colorado. The County is approximately 843 square miles, 71 square miles of which are permanently protected land through the Douglas County Open Space Program. Recreational areas include more than 146,000 acres of Pike National Forest, Roxborough State Park, Castlewood Canyon State Park and the Chatfield State Recreation Area.
There are five incorporated municipalities within the boundaries of Douglas County: Castle Pines, Castle Rock, Larkspur, Lone Tree and Parker. Each has its own mayor and provides services in cooperation with Douglas County.
The County's strength, as the centerpiece of the Denver/Colorado Springs development corridor, is a perfect blend of quality lifestyle and business environment.
Douglas County has plenty to offer to its residents and is quick to respond to their demands.
As part of the County's collaborative work with other local governments, the Partnership of Douglas County Governments is a notable example. Established in 2002, the Partnership includes the Towns of Castle Rock, Larkspur and Parker, the Cities of Castle Pines and Lone Tree, Douglas County, the Douglas County School District, Douglas County Libraries and the Highlands Ranch Metro District. A nationally recognized model of collaborative statesmanship, the Partnership has successfully sidelined individual agendas in the interest of working collaboratively on issues, projects and programs for the greater good of Douglas County.
The County's vision, "Setting the Standard of Excellence in Local Governance," is continually top of mind for County leadership. And while service delivery is one primary role for Douglas County government, it is only one aspect of a total problem-solving approach to governance that requires citizen engagement for total effectiveness.
County Government
Counties in Colorado are a constitutional subdivision of state government. Their boundaries, which are set forth in statute, were drawn by the General Assembly. Initially, counties were created to carry out the programs and policies of the state. These functions have grown over the years to encompass many policy and operational areas not contemplated 100 years ago. Counties can exercise only those powers specifically expressed in statute or in the constitution.
Under state statute, counties are responsible for law enforcement, which includes supporting the courts system and the district attorney function as well as providing jail facilities through the sheriff. Counties are responsible for providing the state's social services, including administering and carrying out virtually all programs overseen by the Colorado Department of Human Services. Counties may provide health services, although their ability to do so depends on resources available. Counties are responsible for road and bridge construction, maintenance, and repair. Finally, they control land use in the unincorporated areas.
Counties have a vast number of other responsibilities, ranging from weed control to restaurant inspection, virtually all of which are traced to state legislation. In certain instances, such as liquor licensing, siting, and operation of landfills, and pest control, counties and state government have co-authority. Additional responsibilities are delegated to other county elected officials, such as the treasurer, assessor, coroner, clerk and recorder, surveyor, and sheriff.
Counties have the power to incur debt, enter into contracts, and receive grants and gifts. Counties can incur either revenue debt (based solely upon a specified revenue stream) or general obligation (G.O.) debt, which constitutes a general obligation of the local government to repay the debt. Some counties also enter into lease-purchase arrangements (as an alternative to debt financing) to build major facilities such as justice centers. (Source: Colorado Counties, Inc. – CCI) For more information about the structure of counties in Colorado, please visit CCI website.
For most purposes, Douglas County acts through its Board of County Commissioners (BCC). The three-member board acts, by majority vote of a quorum present, to adopt ordinances in those limited areas for which specific authority has been given by the State Legislature, and to adopt resolutions to conduct all of its other business.
The BCC performs legislative, executive and quasi-judicial functions. The Board serves as the legislative, policy-making and administrative body governing the unincorporated areas of Douglas County.
The BCC appoints a County Administrator to carry out the policy directions of the Board and to supervise and coordinate the work of the staff in the departments that fall under direct control of the Board. With the exception of the County Attorney, the County Administrator will have line authority over all County divisions under the BCC.
The County Attorney is a constitutionally prescribed county office. By statute, the County Attorney is a position that is filled by appointment of the BCC. The County Attorney's Office provides legal advice and representation for the BCC. The County Attorney, with the approval of the BCC, also advises and represents all other Douglas County elected officials, the County Administrator, department and division heads, and appointed commissions, boards and committees.
Other County Elected Officials
The other constitutional officers elected to four-year terms are the County Clerk and Recorder, County Assessor, County Treasurer, County Sheriff, County Coroner and County Surveyor. Constitutionally and statutorily, they are independent from each other and from the County Commissioners. Their powers and duties are prescribed by state statute. The County Commissioners have no direct authority over the other elected officials in the county except that commissioners approve budgets for all other elected officials' departments.
Demographics – 2014
- Population estimate for Jan. 1, 2014: 302,464
- 90 percent of the population lives in urban areas which is 17.5 percent of the County land area
- 10 percent of the population lives in rural areas which is 82.5 percent of the County land area
- Incorporated towns and cities estimated populations
- Castle Pines – 10,443
- Castle Rock -50,028
- Larkspur – 191
- Lone Tree – 11,097
- Parker – 46,042
- The housing growth rate in 2011 was 0.9%.
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- 2014 Budget Book
- 2014 Budget in Brief
- Board of County Commissioners Policy Manual
The Board of County Commissioners Policy Manual includes: County Goals Policy; Governance Process Policy; Management Limitation Policy; and Board of County Commissioners-County Manager Delegation Policy.
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Castle Pines
Incorporated Feb. 12, 2008, Castle Pines is located just 20 miles south of Denver in Douglas County and is home to about 10,500 people. The 21st century city has a vision that balances the preservation of the community's history with growth that enhances the quality of life for its citizens.
City of Lone Tree
The City of Lone Tree was incorporated in November 1995 and became a Colorado Home Rule City on May 5, 1998. It is governed by Council-Manager form of government where Council sets the City policy and the Manager is responsible for City operations and has an estimated population of approximately 11,385 residents.
Partnership of Douglas County Governments
The Partnership represents 296,000 Douglas County citizens in the unincorporated and incorporated areas of the county. Almost 90% of the population lives in urban designated areas of the County. In one-on-one conversations, service transactions, and community meetings, Partnership members are face-to-face, listening and responding to constituent needs every single day. We know our communities and their priorities and we are willing to share what we know in the interest of working with one another as a team, acting in the public interest and focused on the greater good of Douglas County, Colorado.
Town of Castle Rock
Castle Rock, the County seat, is a historic mining and ranching area that incorporated in 1881. Today, the Town's council-manager form of government serves approximately 53,466 residents.
Town of Larkspur
The Larkspur area began as a resort and eventually was incorporated in 1979. It has a population of approximately 200 people.
Town of Parker
The Town of Parker was incorporated in 1981. The newly incorporated area encompassed approximately one square mile and included 285 residents. In the first decade of the Town's history, the Town increased from one square mile to 13 square miles. Since incorporation, the population has increased from 285 to more than 47,000 today.


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CHARLOTTE, N.C.(WTVB) - Ryan Newman will replace Martin Truex Jr. in the Chase for the Sprint Cup championship after NASCAR handed down severe penalties to MWR-Michael Waltrip Racing on Monday for its actions this past weekend at Richmond International Raceway. According to NASCAR, MWR was found to have committed rule book violations detrimental to stock car racing. MWR's three Sprint Cup teams with Truex, Clint Bowyer and Brian Vickers have been penalized each with a loss of 50 championship driver and 50 championship owner points. Newman led Saturday's race at Richmond with seven laps to go but Bowyer spun his car to bring out a caution. Newman ultimately finished third, but needed a win to qualify for the Chase outright.
The Chase starts this Sunday at Chicagoland Speedway. In addition to the points loss, NASCAR levied the largest fine in the history of the sport, $300,000, on MWR for it rules violation.


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How can I best evaluate the tax-free portion of my next contract offer?
Tax code does not specify a maximum hourly rate of tax-free benefits allowable for temporary living expenses. Therefore, you are left to evaluate contract proposals based on other less-than-objective factors, ranging from industry trends, to injury benefits, to audit risk.
Options to consider
Some staffing agencies have transitioned to Tax-Advantaged Programs that limit tax-free benefits to housing, presumably to reduce risk, while other companies present a higher percentage of tax-free benefits. If you are eligible to deduct living expenses while working temporarily away from your tax home, and you elect to participate in a Tax-Advantaged Program, benefits may be paid tax-free as a dollar-for-dollar reimbursement, in kind (for example, via tax-free housing), or as a tax-free per diem (lodging and/or meals).
Tax-free payments are paid hourly over a 3-day, 12-hour workweek. Any payments over the daily maximums listed in IRS Publication 1542, Per Diem Rates, become taxable.
The facts
While tempting, receiving more of your income tax-free can pose several serious drawbacks. For a start, you may jeopardize your tax home status. Additionally, all of your income-dependent benefits are reduced with increased tax-free income, including short-term benefits, such as disabil-ity and unemployment, and long-term benefits, like Social Security and Medicare. And last, but certainly not least, one of the audit triggers for IRS and tax states is low income in relation to a person's occupation and where he or she works. Keeping your taxable income comparable to that of your permanent, taxable peers will lessen this audit risk.
The last word
When considering the amount you should take in tax-free benefits, remember: It boils down to a very personal decision, based on age and risk aversion.
The preceding discussion is general in nature, and should not be considered advice for any individual tax situation. You should consult with your personal tax planning professional for specific guidance relating to your unique circumstances.
Finally, after traveling for 12 years, I made it to Hawaii. Not only did I get a contract at a facility on the amazing island of Maui, but I also had the opportunity to play host to friends and family while on assignment.
Orientation is the who, what, where, when, and how of the facility at which you'll be practicing for the next 13 weeks—and it is the key to successful teamwork.
As a pet professional, it is hard to keep quiet and on the sidelines these days when civil rights are virtually being violated.
Norwich University's Master of Science in Nursing program is designed so students can complete all coursework in 18 months and graduate between 18 and 24 months after enrolling.
Mammographers: U.S. mammography rates decreasing
Mammography rates decreased by as much as 4% between 2000 and 2005.


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Kristi Yamaguchi perfected her dancing skills this week -- setting a new "Dancing with the Stars" record and nabbing the trophy as the champ of this season! She is the first female to win.
"This is the icing on the cake," Yamaguchi said of her win. "I thank all the fans... and everyone who has made this a dream experience."
The Olympic gold medalist skater jived her way to a perfect 30 last night -- after two top-notch scores the night before -- setting a record as the first "Dancing" contestant to ever get perfect scores on their last three dances. The judges praised Kristi and partner Mark Ballas for being "consistent" throughout the competition, and the viewers -- and her fellow competitors -- agreed!
Pro football player Jason Taylor finished Keep Reading...
"Dancing" is down to the wire -- who will come out on top?! Will it be NFL star Jason Taylor, heartthrob Cristián de la Fuente, or ice queen Kristi Yamaguchi?
Tell "Extra" who you think should take home the trophy!
Kristi Yamaguchi pulled out all stops on the dance floor last night -- and nailed a perfect score of 60 in the first night of the finals! Now, the question looms -- will the Olympic skater be the second woman ever to be named the winner of "Dancing with the Stars" and score the coveted mirrored ball trophy?
"You obviously have to get the technique, but also complete with the personalities that all the boys have," Yamaguchi told AP after the Monday's show, "I think their smiles and personalities melt hearts across the country." Perhaps they'll also melt the thin ice she's left them on.
Although Kristi has been a consistent winner with the judges, a large part of what determines the outcome is how well the dancers woo the viewers -- and men typically fare better than the female dancers.
"The men are Keep Reading...
Kristi Yamaguchi has iced out her competitors once again on "Dancing with the Stars" -- proving that she's more than just a skating champ! Yamaguchi, the early front-runner in the competition, has some competition in Cristián de la Fuente, whose sexy Samba last night was clearly the show-stopper.
This week's twist on "Dancing" -- the random choosing of dance picks -- proved to be a winner for Olympic champ Yamaguchi, who was praised by judge Bruno Tonioli for "the cherry on the icing on the cake of the sweet, delicious Jive."
Jason Taylor's elegant moves gained high marks for his Foxtrot and classic Paso Doble, but didn't quite ignite the crowd and judges in the same way as Yamaguchi and de la Fuente. Broadway star Marissa Jaret Winokur didn't fare as well, earning 26 points for both her Quickstep and her Rhumba, which judge Carrie Ann Inaba labeled as "boring."
Find out who won the most votes -- and who'll be swept off of the floor -- tonight on ABC.


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Review: Digiflesh - Nothing Real
Check out Digiflesh on BandCamp or Facebook
(The Nothing Real EP is available for Free Download on BandCamp)
Please excuse the short nature of this review, I was only sent three songs from the EP and that I dont really feel like rambling. That being said, the three tracks that I did receive are very good!
Digiflesh is an independent music project from New Jersey her in the USA. Very secretive. Very under promoted.
There are a lot of elements in the Nothing Real EP that I enjoy. There is an underlying old school EBM feel. I hear a lot of Front 242 influence, which I think needs to come back on a broader scale. "Locked Inside," the final track of three, has a very headhunter feel to it, which I thoroughly enjoy. It is a little out of the ordinary for me to be alright with cleanish vocals (because I'm a terrorEBM snob,) but the vocals presented on Nothing Real are very solid – reminds me of Neuroactive a bit.
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It's National School Choice Week!
Posted: Thursday, January 27th, 2011
Between President Obama's concentration on education in his State of the Union address and the widely-acclaimed documentary about teacher tenure, Waiting for Superman, eyes all over America seem to be rightfully focused on the problems and importance of education – and on the related school choices that are available to parents.
While school choice is taking center stage on a national level with National School Choice Week, you have the perfect opportunity to bring this important topic back to your own family. Gone are the days when kids and parents had to accept a designated school and stick with it. If you are concerned about your child's school, you have options that don't just involve shelling out the big bucks for an upscale private school.
Unhappy with your child's public school? The first step you should take: Talk to the principal; tell him or her your problems. Don't just give up. But if the time comes when you decide you're ready to make a move, go to the school district next (search for a district profile here to track down contact information). Figure out your options. Whether it's getting an inter or intra-district transfer, receiving vouchers for private schools, or switching to a charter or magnet school – remember, you do have public school choices.
There's also plenty of research you can do on your own! If you haven't checked out SchoolFinder yet, we think you'll be pleasantly surprised by the resource that's available to you there. You can find out more about your child's school (like test performance, student to teacher ratio, and what the community thinks about it). Research nearby schools and compare the strengths and weaknesses of each. How does your child's school rank in the state? Use Education.com's school ratings based on test scores to find out. Deciding on a new school shouldn't be taken lightly, but we don't think it needs to be difficult to find the information you need.
While you're there, make sure to claim your child's school – and be the first to find out new information about it. By clicking "This is my child's school" you'll be signed up to receive notifications when information about your child's school is updated. It's that easy!


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Looks like it is back to work for the NBA.
It is being reported that a new collective bargaining agreement between NBA players and owners has been reached and the NBA season will begin on Christmas Day.
"Well, we've reached a tentative understanding that is subject to a variety of approvals and very complex machinations, but we're optimistic that will all come to pass, and that the NBA season will begin on Dec. 25," Commissioner David Stern said at a press conference that began at 3:40 a.m. Saturday.
"We're very pleased to come this far. There is still a lot of work to be done. There's a lot of places with a lot of committees and player groups and the like, but we're optimistic that it will hold, and we'll have ourselves an NBA season."
The final deal appears to split all basketball related income 50/50 between players and owners, whereas the players were previously receiving 57 percent, a difference of about $300 million a year.
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This site is a dedication to the victims, survivors, and heroes during the Nazi occupation of Holland during World War II. We give special recognition to the acts of righteousness of the ordinary Dutchman, the bravery of the Dutch Resistance and the various relevant locations including a once vibrant and significant Jewish community in Amsterdam. And most importantly, we will honor and never forget the 6 million Jews who perished at the hands of the Nazis with a special focus on the estimated 104,000 Jews from Holland. Much of what you will read on this site will be inspired and will reference the upcoming book "Jew Face".
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My husband is 1/2 Dutch. We found a letter written by a Jewish man from Poland who was hidden in his grandmother's house in Amsterdam for three and a half years during the war. No one in the family knew the story and now his gradmother had died, the last in her immediate family. It was beyond touching to know that her family put their lives at risk to help him.


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OK , so you think you are a very good Project Manager. You have all the skills to manage software projects – a wide range of Expertise, Performance-Ability and Personal skills. Good! You also have solid track record delivering successful web development projects. Excellent! Now, with all your confidence and rich experience you started managing Sharepoint Projects. Despite combining power of all your niche skills – Technical, Managerial and even Political , you find your sharepoint projects are not 'well received' by key stakeholders and end users. You are consistently worried about the fact that your Sharepoint solutions are not 'long lived'. Also, your Senior Mangement don't see Sharepoint delivering real business value despite huge investment. Finally, You (and your organization) have started thinking that Sharepoint
There are various broad ways a cloud-based service is consumed and utilized. In the world of cloud computing, there are three different approaches to cloud-based services: Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) Platform as a Service (PaaS) Software as a Service (SaaS) Microsoft offers impressive Cloud services based on its widely used on-premises software products. Office 365 is SaaS, which provides an online version of MS Office Suite (Office Web Apps) along with SharePoint Server, Exchange Server and Lync Server. Windows Azure is both IaaS and PaaS, which makes the Windows Server operating system and other features…. The full post is now published on CMSwire.com. To read and have your opinion on it, Please visit "Cloud Service Models (IaaS, SaaS, PaaS) + How Microsoft Office 365, Azure
With the advent of Office 365 /SharePoint Online, many organizations are willing to migrate some of their sites and content from an existing On-Premise Sharepoint environment to On-line Sharepoint environment. However, They still want to continue with some of the service offered by On-Premise Sharepoint. This makes a case for Hybrid Sharepoint Solutions. A hybrid SharePoint solution is one that combines on-premise SharePoint features with SharePoint Online.There are several scenarios in which a hybrid solution can make sense, like: Doing a phased migration of existing sites and content to Office 365 (from an existing on-premise environment) Need to leverage the best services offered by On-Premises and On-Line (such as Search, Business Connectivity Services, and Duet Enterprise Online for SharePoint and SAP) Integrating SharePoint Online with the Addons,Services or Apps that must
Like any IT project, Sharepoint projects can have successful launch if you deliver a solution that meets all the Stakeholder Requirements – on time, with Quality and within Budget. However, to maintain the success of your Sharepoint project in long run, you need an important tool in your hand- An Effective Governance Plan. If you find that your project is suffering from any of the below problems, it is largley due to the lack of an effective Governance in place : Inappropriate usage of the Sharepoint Solution. Information mess & End-user confusion. Degrading User experience and overall Quality over time. A lot of Infrastructure and configuration issues. SharePoint Solution becomes unstable every now and then. Reduced adoption of the Sharepoint Solution. An effective Governance Plan
OAUTH is a…. please wait! Before I go straight to the definition of OAUTH and its elaboration, let's talk about few things we already know to set the context. Also, my discussion on OAuth below is very generic and is not specific to SharePoint now. Once we are clear of OAuth concepts, we will see on SharePoint OAuth implementation in another upcoming post. Apps: We all know what Apps are by now. The word App is so common now a days that I hope to see the nursery books replacing A for Apple with A for Apps Well, at least for me A is for Apps. Service: We all understand the idea of Service. A Service can be a Web Service or API that is consumed by client


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Sir Alex Ferguson blames match officials for Manchester Unitedĺs defeat
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Sir Alex Ferguson was furious at match officials following Tottenham Hotspur's first victory at Old Trafford in 23 years. The Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson vented his anger at match officials for cutting out on stoppage time at the end of the game.
Tottenham Hotspur drew first blood 90 seconds after the game started with Jan Vertonghen scoring the goal. Gareth Bale doubled Tottenham Hotspur's lead near the half hour mark. The score line remained at 2-0 at half time.
Manchester United broke into the second half with all of their guns firing. Their advancements soon bore fruit with Nani scoring on a cross from Wayne Rooney. Tottenham Hotspur replied just a minute later with Clint Dempsey scoring his first goal for the club. Manchester United also came up with a goal a minute after the game resumed with Shinji Kagawa placing the ball in the back of the net.
In spite of Manchester United's vigorous attempts at scoring more goals the score line remained at 3-2 till the end of the game. This was Tottenham Hotspur's first victory at Old Trafford since 1989.
Sir Alex Ferguson believes Manchester United could have won the match in stoppage time had the match officials been fair in giving proper stoppage time. Sir Alex labelled their decision as "absolutely ridiculous" in an interview to BBC Sport following the game.
"The biggest insult is the wasted time," Sir Alex Ferguson said. "They gave four minutes – it's an absolute insult. It's absolutely ridiculous, it's denying you the proper chance to win a football match."
In spite of his claims about winning the match, Sir Alex Ferguson admitted Manchester United was unable to perform at its best against Tottenham Hotspur. Nonetheless, the Scotsman praised his sides fighting spirit in the second half.
"I think the most important thing was the first half, we didn't start well," Sir Alex Ferguson continued. "[It was] lackadaisical losing a goal after two minutes and giving ourselves an uphill fight.
"In the second half we were terrific, it was a great performance. I think we were unlucky not to win the match even.
"We lost an early goal against Fulham but we managed to claw that back. Today we just didn't have the breaks to do that. I can only say that I'm happy we were able to see the real Manchester United in the second half.
"It's disappointing for us tonight because our record against Tottenham at home has been fantastic – they hadn't beaten us since 1989. The first half was disappointing, second half a different game."


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Ogden • Even while adding four new rail lines in just over a year, the Utah Transit Authority decreased overall accident rates in 2013, kept serious crime on its system in check and saw fewer people cheating on fares.
That's according to an annual report on safety and law enforcement presented to UTA's board Wednesday.
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The official report comes after The Salt Lake Tribune last month did its own analysis of UTA accident data obtained from an open-records law request. The Tribune found that major incidents dropped last year — but still were higher than when UTA began a two-year campaign to improve safety.
The rate dropped from 1.99 accidents per million miles in 2012 to 1.66 in 2013, which still topped the 1.53 rate in 2011. The rate of serious injuries and fatalities (1.81 per million miles) was lower than in 2012 when it was 1.96.
UTA had five deaths and 44 serious injuries in 45 accidents last year.
On its TRAX lines, the new official report said the number of accidents serious enough to be reported to federal regulators decreased from 24 in 2012 to 18 last year — including two fatalities and 14 injuries, said Dave Goeres, UTA's chief safety officer. The decline came as UTA opened new airport and Draper TRAX lines during the year.
"We continue to reduce the number of accidents and significantly reduce the rate of accidents [per passenger miles traveled] that we have on TRAX," Goeres said.
UTA's Frontrunner commuter rail had higher accident rates last year, but still showed an improvement over two years ago. It had nine serious accidents in 2013, including three fatalities and one injury. "The injuries to passengers were zero on commuter rail," Goeres said.
Serious accidents included one with a bicyclist, two with people trespassing on rail lines, two with vehicles and four involving employees.
Overall, UTA bus-system accidents increased from 563 in 2012 to 607 in '13 — but the number of accidents considered avoidable by UTA drivers dropped from 224 to 193. Thirty accidents were serious enough to be reported to federal regulators. No fatalities occurred, but 34 injuries did.
Goeres said calls to UTA police increased 20 percent to 4,609 last year, following the December 2012 opening of the Provo-to-Salt Lake City Frontrunner line and the startup of the new Sugar House Streetcar line.
However, he said crimes against people, such as assault or theft, dropped a bit from 75 to 72. Criminal arrests increased from 3,110 to 3,169.
UTA police found the rate of people attempting to evade fares dipped slightly last year — from 2.57 percent of those who were asked to provide valid fares to 2.35 percent. That means about one of every 50 passengers is attempting to ride without paying.
Goeres also told the board that UTA is complying with federal requirements to randomly test employees for drug or alcohol use.
Few positives were found. Out of 1,302 tests, nine were positive — a failure rate of 0.7 percent. Three tested positive for marijuana, two each for alcohol and cocaine, and one each were for amphetamine and methamphetamine.
Goeres said those who test positive are subject to discipline allowed by federal rules and agreements with unions. Some were immediately fired. Goeres said the testing helps "keep the traveling public and our operators safe."
He was hired in 2011 to improve safety after a highly publicized rash of fatal accidents — and disclosure that UTA's five-year accident rates were twice as high as similarly sized transit agencies.
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CO's Northlgenn Arts and Humanities Foundation Calls for ART ON PARADE Sculpture Entries; Deadline 3/1
The Northglenn Arts and Humanities Foundation (NAHF) is conducting an open entry competition to select six sculptures, valued at no more than $25,000 each, to be part of Northglenn's 2013/2014 "Art on Parade" on-loan sculpture program. The winning pieces will be placed at E.B. Rains Junior Memorial Park surrounding Webster Lake in Northglenn, Colorado.
Each of the six finalists will receive a $600 honorarium to help offset expenses to the artists. In addition, $1,000 will be awarded to the artist who is the recipient of the annual "People's Choice Award."
Artists will receive substantial recognition and opportunity to sell; therefore, all pieces must be for sale. The placement of selected pieces will begin June 2013 and will be on display until May 2014.
Since the program's inception in 2001, the NAHF has purchased each of the People's Choice winning sculptures. Although the purchase of the People's Choice winner is not guaranteed, it is the goal of the foundation to purchase permanent art for the City of Northglenn through the program.
All submissions must be submitted via the CaFÉ website: www.callforentry.org. Complete application instructions may be obtained through the CaFÉ website. For additional questions, contact Michael Stricker at (303) 450-8727 or by email at email@example.com. Deadline for submission is March 1, 2013.
The Northglenn Arts and Humanities Foundation (NAHF) is a 501(c)3 organization that provides funding for quality youth theatre, public art, and other cultural endeavors in our community. NAHF was founded in 1990.
Submitted sculptures are to be garden-sized or larger (at least three feet in one dimension recommended) and valued at no more than $25,000.
Pieces must be ready for outdoor installation and have the capability to be welded to a 1/4" steel plate for installation. Another method for installation is a mounting system using no less than 3/8" bolts. If using the bolt system, a minimum of a three point bolting system is required.
Any durable outdoor medium is acceptable. It is imperative that submissions withstand the elements and abuse of an outdoor display. No hanging sculptures, wooden sculptures, or water features.
Please submit three images of ONE sculpture: two images clearly showing the front and back of the sculpture; one other showing detail. Be sure to show the scale of the work. NOTE: Multiple sculpture submissions are allowed. You must create a Café profile and registration for each piece submitted. In addition, you will need to upload a new set of images to each of your profiles. Registration content is not transferable from one account to another. Return to CaFE Registration to start a new profile.
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Black Pipe and Pipe Clamps
If you've been woodworking for a while, you've likely heard -- or uttered -- complaints about stains from black pipes getting onto your wood (and other stuff).- Editor
"Why is it that black pipe, which rubs off on everything unless it is sanded and cleaned, is used rather than galvanized [pipe] in [pipe] clamps? - Brad K.
A theory as to "why." - Editor
"It has been said that galvanized pipe will slip more in the clutches of the clamps. Not knowing any better some 35 years ago, my first pipe I purchased was galvanized. I can't tell any difference. Black pipe was/is cheaper, so most of my pipe clamps are black pipe."- Dale L.
Some suggestions for getting rid of the black stains. - Editor
"Use oxalic acid (e.g., Barkeeper's Friend) to remove the black stain. I cut several short lengths of PVC pipe, and slide them over the black pipe, to use as standoffs. They're easier to find than the wax paper or Visqueen [polyethylene plastic sheeting], if I leave them on the clamps. The only problem I have with them is having to take off the extras if I need to use a long clamp on a narrow glue-up. You'll find out if you have too many during the practice dry assembly." - William D.
"All of my woodworking career, folks have complained about the black-bluish stain on wood with tannic acid, oak being the worst. Yes, I get the stain, but a few swipes with a plane removes them, never has been a major problem for me." - Dale L.
"I use both. Never noticed a difference except one thing. Black pipe+white/yellow glue+oak= black stains. I either use tape or waxed paper between the pipe and the wood when using these together.The water in the glue reacts with the iron in the pipe and leaves a black stain on the oak. For this reason only, I wish all my pipe clamps had galvy pipe." - Jack G.
"I have found if you sand and sand and sand the black pipe one can remove almost all the black from staining your hands and the stock, but not all. So wear gloves already!" - Brad
Some suggestions for workarounds involving replacing or covering up black pipe with PVC. - Editor
"This is going to be a stupid question, but how do you put the PVC on the pipe? By taking the end off?" - Larry<
"Well, you can take either end off. One end screws off, but that one is the more difficult, unless you have the thread protector end cap on the other end. It's difficult to get a grip on the cap, and you have to unthread it. I don't use the end caps, so I find it easy enough to push on one end of the gripping plates (whatever you call them) to slide the sliding end off. Putting it back on easily only requires that you push on both ends of aforementioned stack of plates." - William D.
"I've started putting the black pipe on the top over a couple thin wood strips, thereby holding the pipe above the surface and Bessey's or black pipe underneath where the staining doesn't matter. A benefit is that I don't get the bowing upward as with the clamps all on the bottom. Now that I've used the galvy and find them acceptable, I will phase out the black pipe." - Brad
And a question about why people use pipe clamps at all -- plus some answers. - Editor
"For some reason, we all seem to begin with pipe clamps. Once you use a handy bar clamp the pipe clamps are never used again. So take heed and skip over the pipe clamp step and buy bar clamps to begin with." - Bill T.
"I agree, but when I got my first set, I wasn't aware of an alternative. Since then, I have bought more when other people get better clamps. They go real cheap at yard sales and flea markets, and you can never have too many clamps." - Jack G.
"I bought a milk crate full (17) at a garage sale for $15. I cleaned them up and repainted all of them. I made a deal with a friend who owns a machine shop for the pipe. He had a whole bunch of old black pipe, so I used his horizontal band saw to cut the pipe, and his pipe threader to thread the pipe. I traded him 7 of the clamps for the pipe for my 10 clamps. Now I have 10 pipe clamps, plus a few extra pieces of long (6 ft.) pipe for a total cost of $20.74 ($15 for the pipe, & $5.74 for a can of paint), plus a few hours of my labor. At $2.07 each out of pocket ,that is why I am using pipe clamps." - Ron
"Because I've never seen a 9' long bar clamp." - Robin C.
"Pipe clamps are a necessity in a custom shop! Take them to a pipe fabricator and have them roll the pipe into a curve. Works great for radius panel glue-ups. I've even made them up to 16' long with couplings." - Dick C.
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The poster who began this thread was new to spraying, was attempting to spray polyurethane -- and was running into difficulties. - Editor
"I recently bought an HVLP sprayer and am having a problem. Everyone said that I should be able to spray polyurethane out of the can. I checked the viscosity at 10-12 seconds. However, there was no info about how to adjust the spray. After my first spray, I had a very uneven finish; there were large drops of spray interspersed with very fine spay droplets. In my second attempt, I adjusted the spray so it went from nothing to what appeared to be a full spray, which was about one or two full turns on the adjustment, much restricted from my first attempt. The problem is I am not using a colored paint and, as such, cannot see the result even on a sample piece. Does anyone have suggestions about how to set the spray up? I do not plan to spray again until I get some advice." - John P.
Thinning the substance was one suggestion. - Editor
"It is too thick to spray with conventional gun. I thin it 1 part mineral spirits or naptha to 3 parts varnish (approximately). Only brief experience with HVLP gun, didn't like it and returned to conventional which is easier to use."- Bill T.
Others suggested using better light, spraying vertically, and using water as a "test" spray. - Editor
"If you are having trouble seeing how the spray pattern is going on the work, you need more light, and more light, and more light. Put the work between you and the light, so when the liquid goes on, the light reflects into it. Sometimes you have to rotate yourself around, so the light is constantly reflected on the wet finish. Poly is next to impossible to spray. If you can get it thin enough to go through your gun, it will run off horizontal work like crazy. It's not the thinning that will get you, it will run on stuff right out of the can too. It flashes off so slowly, it just runs off the work if you get just a tiny bit too much on the work. Flat spraying only if you want it to work." - Dick C.
"If you are laying on such a heavy coat that you need to have the surfacehorizontal, you are spraying too heavy a coat. I spray enamel paint and varnish regularly and have no problem doing so. Pick a hot day so it will dry dust-free quickly. But the good lighting is essential. If you are new to spraying, practice on a piece of cardboard spraying water. When you can get an even coat of water without runs you will be ready to move to varnish or paint. I find it harder to spray a horizontal surface. For something like a drawer I will spray vertical then move to horizontal for drying." Bill T.
"Spraying with water is a good idea because you can set the spray pattern and judge ideal distance coming off the gun, too. Remember, though, that once you get the hang with water, the viscosity of the final finish will probably change from water. There will be experimentation required there, too, but you should be able to control the gun much better." - Gary S.
The original poster reported back on what suggestions he had tried -- and what worked! - Editor
"Well, after spraying on cardboard with water, I used the 15-10 percent dilution suggestion for the poly and tried it on cardboard also. By this time, I had anchored the work to prevent it from rotating. All went well. I even sprayed my cherry desktop which I had spared from all the failure attempts. All went well. Now for a second coat in my garage tomorrow while the bugs and the weather cooperate. I am no master, but your tips have moved me forward from being a klutz. Thanks so much for the help. This is the first time that I have sprayed anything." - John P.
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… people this party is a must! top people, fun nite to all hours of the morning, lovely couples was a hard one to miss. D&S
Tess and her partner both are great. Tess's caring nature needs an appreciation. she knows how to look after both men and women. Her partner knows how to entertain a sexy hot lady. Both are great people to be with, we had a great time with them. K&N
Undoubtedly the best venue in Melbourne, atmosphere is friendly, fun and classy. Food is great. A most enjoyable evening with great people. Thank you guys for giving us a great place to go and have a fantastic time. Love the no-pressure, classy people and the fantastic food. A&G
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Just a big thankyou 4 a gr8 party Fri nite! U guys have done a gr8 job setting the place up and its got a very good and comfortable atmosphere to it. Will be recomending it 2 everyone I know. T x
Thanks for a great nite on saturday, we both had a great first time at a party, were made to feel very comfortable, thanks. J&J
Mystiques is friendly great place to meet people the play room are full of people ready for fun so don't miss it. D&S
My partner and I went to Mystique for the first time on the 2nd of Jan we had an absolutely fun time. The people there were friendly and the hosts were great we will be back. Keep up the good work guys. J
Just wanted to say I had a great time on Friday night...thanks for the hospitality ;)It's a long way for me to travel, but I will hopefully make it to another party again soon S xx
Tess, great night, great hosts and a great venue. We'll be back soon. M&V
Thanks for a great night on Friday. The atmosphere was great & the people friendly. We met some really nice people & will be back again. H&J
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Hi Tess. As first timers we were a little nervous but once we were through the door it was such a comfortable atmosphere. You did a great job with the party and we had a ball. We did watch for quite a while but we had a great time once we got involved. The people were great, friendly and respectful. Thanks for a brilliant night and we'll be at the party in August. Thanks again for an amazing night. P&D
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