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Washington, DC -- Rural and small public libraries in the United States are community anchors, providing critical services and resources to meet a variety of local needs. The IMLS brief, The State of Small and Rural Libraries in the United States, provides the agency's first targeted analysis of trends for rural and small library services. The report gives an overview of the distribution, service use, fiscal health, and staffing of these important community assets. One of the report's surprising findings is the sheer number of public libraries that can be classified as either small or rural.
The report finds that 6,098 libraries (77.1 percent of all public libraries) are small libraries and that overall 46 million people (15.4 percent of the population) are served by small libraries. Further the report finds that city libraries are being outpaced by their rural counterparts in providing access to broadband and e-books.
"This report is a must read for policymakers who are concerned about the health and vitality of rural America," said Susan H. Hildreth, Director of the Institute of Museum and Library Services. "Whether the issue is education, economic development, or access to broadband, small and rural libraries are important communications hubs for people in small towns and rural locations."
For this analysis, IMLS developed definitions for "small" and "rural," terms that lack widely accepted definitions when applied to public libraries. "Rural" is defined using locale codes developed by the U.S. Census Bureau for the National Center for Education Statistics to indicate any area outside of an urbanized area or urban cluster. "Small library" is defined as a public library with a legal service area population below 25,000 people.
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Heather McGill: Oblique Angle
April 26 – August 14, 2013
Inspired by Detroit's spirit of technological innovation, Heather McGill's current series of highly patterned wall sculptures and drawings applies the materials of industry to modern art.
One of the dynamic aspects of her work is her use of interference paints, which create color-shifting illusions. The paint's effect is activated when the viewer moves to view the object at an oblique angle, suggesting a shift in our perceptual reality. Download Exhibition PDF
Heather McGill is Head of the Sculpture Department at Cranbrook Academy of Art.
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Friday, April 26 7pm
Oblique Object: A Conversation with Heather McGill
Heather McGill will lecture on the subjects of fashion, perception and the mass-produced object as it pertains to her recent sculptures and works on paper. Trained as a customizer, McGill uses automotive paints to create seamless surfaces that are activated by the relationship of the viewer to the object, movement and light.
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The large white egg is an ostrich egg; the green-black egg is an emu egg; the light brown eggs are chicken eggs, and the speckled eggs are quail eggs. Photo by Theodore Scott | IST.
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This is Page 2 of a four-page glossary of ll types of eggs and egg terms. Click on the black links below to visit other pages.
What's the difference between fertile eggs and free-range eggs? What is a Grade AA egg? The answers lie below.
Some food service operations purchase eggs out of the shell for convenience. These processed products can be whole eggs, yolks only or whites only, and are known as egg products. Egg products can be frozen, refrigerated or dried, precooked, preportioned and blended. They are subject to strict pasteurization standards and USDA inspections.
Egg substitutes were developed for consumers who sought alternatives to the cholesterol content of eggs. They don't have the same flavor as eggs, but have a similar texture when scrambled, made into omelets, etc. One type is a complete substitutes made from soy or milk proteins, and cannot be used in recipes where eggs are required for thickening. The other type of egg substitute contains real albumen, but the egg yolk has been replaced with vegetable or milk products.
See albumen.
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The large white egg is an ostrich egg; the green-black egg is an emu egg; the light brown eggs are chicken eggs, and the speckled eggs are quail eggs. Photo by Theodore Scott | IST.
Emu eggs can be cooked like chicken eggs: scrambled, fried, hard cooked and used in omelets or quiches. For a special occasion, impress with a jumbo hard-cooked , fried or poached egg.
Typical chicken eggs are not fertile, i.e., the hen has not had contact with a rooster, and no chick can develop from the egg. Some producers sell fertile eggs because some consumers believe that they are more nutritious or have some hormonal advantage. However, there is no nutritional benefit or other known advantage.
Free-range eggs are produced by hens that have daily access to an outdoor area where they can peck for worms, grubs and insects, and exercise their legs and wings. Both the natural diet and the exercise is believed to produce better meat in a poultry chicken, and is considered more humane in a laying hen. Generally, the chickens are housed in large barns, and a flap door is raised, weather permitting, for the hens to exit for a period of time each day.
A fried egg is an egg cooked by frying in a pan with butter, oil or other fat. Because some people are very particular about how the yolk is cooked, there are different names that specify:
A fried egg sunny side up, atop diced avocado and toast . Photo courtesy Avocados From Mexico.
The eggs used fried egg sandwiches are fried on both sides, but unlike"over hard" eggs, the yolks are often broken before they set.
Goose eggs are four to five times larger than chicken eggs—one will take up the palm of your hand. They also have a somewhat richer flavor. The eggs can be used in any recipe calling for chicken eggs, substituting one goose egg for two chicken eggs. You can purchase eggs from free-range geese, fed certified organic feed, from LocalHarvest.org (photo at right).
Goose eggs. Photo courtesy Local Harvest.
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Eggs are graded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) or a state agency following USDA guidelines. Grades AA, A or B are given based upon the interior and exterior quality, not the size of the egg. Criteria include the appearance of the shell, how the egg spreads when it is cracked open, the appearance of the albumen and yolk, and the overall usability (e.g., any use [Grades AA and A], including frying, poaching and cooking in the shell, versus restriction to baking and scrambling, for Grade B eggs which have slightly abnormal shapes or stained shells). The grade does not define the nutritional value of the egg.
The guinea fowl egg has an ivory shell flecked with brown; it has a more delicate flavor than that of a chicken egg.
The gull egg, or sea gull egg, is considered a delicacy in England and Scandinavia. Small in size, the shell is covered with light to dark brown blotches. It is a small egg; not surprisingly because of the fish diet of the gull, the egg has a slightly fishy flavor.
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Anyone out there who follows my columns might think that I'm a retired guy with not a care in the world;  traveling to exotic locations, spending countless hours in the forests, tracking down wildlife and birdlife in the pursuit of that perfect photograph. It does sound like that even to me, but the truth is I still work, and my photography is just a very enjoyable hobby. My travels are usually small vacations where I always carry a camera, collecting memories for future sharing with anyone who will listen.
Kane girls' track and field coach Jim Sirianni left five of his key athletes behind in Kane while the rest of the team traveled to the county seat to take on the Hubbers on Tuesday. The Lady Wolves came up on the short end of the team score but a number of Kane track ladies came through with stellar performances.
A good team effort led the Kane boys' track and field team to a win over the Hubbers in Smethport on Tuesday. Chris Udovich and Bailey Colson were quadruple winners for the Wolves, while Jonah Smith tripled. Nate Moore, Jon Gelsick and Chris Cummings were each double winners for Kane and came through with some solid performances.
PORT ALLEGANY – The Kane Lady Wolves upped their record to 3-0 as they traveled to Port Allegany and defeated the Gators 7-5. Kyla Hoag got her third win, giving up nine hits, striking out four, and walking one. The Wolves scored their runs on five hits and nine walks.
The Kane High School Trap team narrowly lost to Ridgway/Johnsonburg in their first home match of the year. The visitors defeated Kane by a score of 130-122.
JOHNSONBURG – The Lady Wolves' bats exploded in two prolific innings as the offense put up runs in bunches for a 17-6 win Tuesday afternoon against the Ramettes.
These three Kane basketball players were recently named to the AML All-Star team for their performances the past season.
ALTOONA – The Kane boys' track team placed in six of 18 events and had 10 District IX qualifying performances in this huge invitational that combines both AA and AAA classifications of schools from Western Pennsylvania.
Despite not having time on the track during preseason, both the boys and girls teams put together a nice performance on the track.
These five Kane wrestlers were named to the Allegheny Mountain Wrestling League All-Star Team for the 2012-2013 season.


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Gallery: Eureka Springs' Open-Air Thorncrown Chapel is a Paragon of Env...
With all the contemporary emphasis on modern sustainable architecture, sometimes we seem to forget that environmentally friendly architecture has existed for a long time. Built in 1980, Thorncrown Chapel was created to highlight its location, which was – and still is – an attractive natural setting for tourists in the area. The owner of the site, Jim Reed, hired well-known architect and Frank Lloyd Wright alumni E. Fay Jones to design and build the project. The chapel is constructed from native timber to match the setting around it, and it was awarded the "Twenty-Five year award" by the American Institute of Architects.
The Thorncrown Chapel shows us how proper planning can reduce a building's impact on its site. The vertical and diagonal cross-tension trusses are made from lengths of pine cut to size so that they could be carried through the woods. The selection of materials was also an important consideration- all the timber came from local sources (this was before Forest Council Stewardship), the floor is made out of flagstone, and the building is lined with a rock wall that links it with its surrounding environment.
But the Thorncrown Chapel's most important feature is the way it completely blends into its surroundings. The glazed facade turns what could be a rather heavy object in the middle of the forest into a light, almost invisible structure. The transparent facade allows visitors to experience the forest while being inside the building. The building changes with the weather and the surrounding forest, ensuring that every visit is unique.
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January 25, 2011 at 8:04 am
You will travel far my little Kal-El.
August 8, 2008 at 4:29 am
this is pretty cool i want it i want it i want it
April 2, 2008 at 3:40 pm
im getting married in november and i can't wait…… its a very beautiful place!!!!!!
September 11, 2007 at 6:59 pm
Or one might think, "There is no god, but there are great architects."
September 2, 2007 at 9:27 pm
A church, by its very design, should inspire awe. Even the infidel should think "How mighty this god must be, to have such a structure."
This one succeds admirably.
September 2, 2007 at 3:15 pm
There is another church like this called wayfares chapel in palos verdes, california
August 1, 2007 at 8:01 pm
…me identifico mucho con la obra, creo que es de eso lo que se trata la vida, el llegar de una manera sencible al entorno que nos rodea… no requiero de la construccion de algo artificial para…: sentir…
July 17, 2007 at 5:31 pm
Jones designed another beautiful chapter very similar in Fort Worth, TX. My wife and I were married there.
July 5, 2007 at 1:08 pm
It is really a masterpiece…stunning even during the day…I'd love to spend some time in it, just seat and think…really beautiful.
July 5, 2007 at 10:17 am
I was married in this chapel and always dreamed of doing it since I first layed eyes on it. I'm from Missouri and Eureka Springs was a quick get-a-way location. The whole town is great and the chapel is just a treasure. The chapel is an awesome sight and what makes it even better when you visit it, is you don't just pull up in a car and there it is. You have to walk on a winding path in the woods to get to it and then it just stands there in all its glory. I had researched the designer and being an interior designer myself, I found it to be a perfect fit for my wedding day. Unfortunately the times they offer for ceremonies are not forgiving, I chose 6 am for my ceremony and even though it was not what I thought to be ideal, I walked in while it was still dark outside and walked out with the sun.
July 4, 2007 at 6:06 pm
This has to be the most stunning manmade object… I really need to see this at twilight.
July 2, 2007 at 8:46 pm
I have been fortunate to have visited Thorncrowne Chapel and the Mildred Cooper Chapel, and they are both stunning. While there are certainly similarities between the two, Thorncrowne comes across to me as being more simple, straightforward and slightly rustic, while the Cooper Memorial is more elegant and graceful, with Gothic undertones.
In keeping with the ideals of organic archtecture and respect for the environment and the building's site, Fay Jones designed Thorncrowne Chapel in such a way that no materials were used in the construction that could not be carried into the site by more than two workmen. In this way, he was able to leave the surroundings of the building almost totally undisturbed, which adds to the impression one gets that the building literally grew up out of the earth. It is truly amazing to behold.
I have also been to Fay Jones offices in Fayetteville, Ark., from which his firm continues to operate to this day.
As far as the Wayfarer's Chapel in Palos Verdes is concerned, it too is a spectacular effort that sit on an incredible site overlooking the Pacific. To the best of my knowledge, Frank Lloyd Wright had nothing to do with the design of this chapel, which was created entirely by his son, Lloyd Wright, who was a very accomplished southern California architect in his own right. And although Fay Jones may have been aware of the Wayfarer's Chapel, which was built in the mid 1950's I believe, I think it unfair to accuse Jones of copying it when he designed Thorncrowne Chapel.
July 2, 2007 at 2:14 pm
I am not familiar with the building, the architect, or the background. On seeing this beautiful chapel, however, I am surprised not to see more of an attribute to Lloyd Wright (the son of the famous architect Frank Lloyd Wright), particularly of his "Wayfarer's Chapel" located on the Palos Verdes Peninsula in Los Angeles, and built in the 1950s, I think. This particular chapel is indeed beautiful, but it is closer in concept and execution to Mr. Wright's original design in California, even though it has been nicely copied and adapted for its current location.
I do not wish to disparage the architects beautiful product, I just think the original inspiration belongs to Frank Lloyd Wright, and to the way his son adapted and enhanced his sense of design, and I am surprised that they are not more fully credited in what I have read and see here.
July 1, 2007 at 1:27 am
Beautiful architecture. Too bad a great structure like this was wasted for worshipping imaginary friends.
July 1, 2007 at 1:06 am
Rachael – I don't think of Arkansas as a foresty place, that's all. I'm not American either, so don't assume I have the same preconceptions about random states.
June 30, 2007 at 10:12 pm
Amazing to see the way it blends into its environment which is often the opposite of the way a structure such as this is built. Rather than calling attention to the building, the restraint is remarkable and such a positive example of living within the world rather than imposing ourselves on it. It reminds me of a chapel in Sedona, the Chapel of the Holy Cross, designed by I believe a Wright disciple, that also fits in with its setting so stunningly.
I love Cat's description of elves building this, though I see other small creatures from a Star Wars movie as the construction crew.
June 30, 2007 at 9:14 am
A really interesting building! It really breeds the Wright's spirit of constructing!
Without needing to create a lot of tricks pull light into the interior space, the trees already make a wonderfull ceeling with spots of light, creating a very mystical place to be.
June 29, 2007 at 7:53 pm
Wow. It's something you could imagine the elves from Lord of the Rings making. Beautiful.
June 29, 2007 at 5:54 pm
Was going to mention the similar church in Hot Springs, AR, but Rachael beat me to it. Here is the link to photos and info on it: http://www.garvangardens.org/weddings/prices.asp
June 29, 2007 at 2:34 pm
I, like D, also grew up in Fayetteville but I don't have the same happy memories of his architecture.
I had a few friends growing up who lived in different Fay Jones homes and all I remember is that Jones' devotion to the FL Wright aesthetic of "everything is part of the structure" resulted in me smashing my head against a half-dozen different hanging lamps in the various houses, usually leaving scars on my head.
June 29, 2007 at 1:55 pm
They do hold weddings there to help defray utility costs, maintenance and upkeep. It is closed during weddings.
It has central air conditioning, a must for humid Arkansas, even in the shady woods. It likely has a heat pump, with gas furnace or combo, for winter heating needed on cloudy days.
Here is a similar chapel recently built in Hot Springs, Ark.
June 29, 2007 at 11:34 am
I grew up in Fayetteville AR where Faye Jones practiced. If you stop by his office you can get a pamphlet that give the address of all of his local projects. There are quite a few, though mostly homes. When I was home last (I live in CA now) I went on a tour of all the ones in northwest Arkansas. I never knew much about him when I lived there. In CA I became an Architecture student and learned more about him. Unfortunately though he also died at the same time and I never got to meet him. I met his work though which to me was satisfactory. I eventually did a case study of this project.
The overhead trusslike design is meant to be the opposite of a buttress. Faye Jones called it a "reverse operative." It keeps the walls from bowing out from the inside. For those wanting to get married here I am not sure how often they allow it. On the same site they have another chapel built which is intented for marriages. It too is built by Faye Jones. They want Thorncrown to be known as a "wayfarer's chapel," not as a marriage chapel.
I wish the article would have shown more picture of the details, because to me that is what made the church more stunning, for example the door handles are a similiar trellis design. As far as I know the temperature isn't controlled, except perhaps by the trees. It is very shady there in summer and not in winter. But I am not certain. When you visit now though it is nothing like this starkness shown in the picture. They have some awful music playing and they have hung garlands all along the side and also plants. It was christmas time though, in summer it is slightly more subdued.
They also have service there every sunday. Though there isn't iconography, the cross is built into everything. The cross at the altar is actually outside. It is a thin steel cross set in the flagstone just behind the glass wall behind the altar. I was told that they have only every had to replace one piece of glass. They have the glass cleaned once a year, which isn't cheap. I worry about how the chapel is aging. For example a lot of the plating on things like the door handle is nearly completely worn away.
There is another chapel similiar to Thorncrown in the area in Bella Vista. It is called the Mildred B Cooper Memorial Chapel. It too is an amazing building, second only to Thorncrown because it was built second. It is its equal though in person. It is a steel structure making use of gother arches instead of trusses. Thorncrown is delicate, this chapel has much stronger design elements, almost Art Nouveau.
Here is the website: http://www.beautifulbellavista.com/chapel.htm
Obviously I love his work. I would recommend the book "Faye Jones" published by the AIA to any who wants to better understand his projects. Truly Faye was a great architect. I will always admire how he practiced with a contentment and humility and greatness I do not see in any currently practicing architect.
June 29, 2007 at 9:32 am
How is the temperature controlled inside?
June 29, 2007 at 9:06 am
And why is that, rek? Preconceptions about Arkansas? If you've never visited here, perhaps you should some day. It might change your mind about a lot of things.
June 29, 2007 at 4:38 am
I'm also an atheist and this church is beautiful. I'm surprised to read it's in Arkansas though, I immediately assumed northern California/Oregon or Hawaii.
June 29, 2007 at 12:12 am
I've been there for a wedding. It is pretty amazing.
June 28, 2007 at 10:18 pm
I live about 3 miles from Thorncrown Chapel.
Anyone of any faith (or of no faith) can get married there. It is open to visitors and is a non-denominational chapel – not a church.
June 28, 2007 at 7:41 pm
I simply LOVE this church, I'm not religious by any extent… And this is a church I would NOT mind getting married at!!!
Love it, love it, love it – I'm a big NATURE FAN!!! Anything that has to do with nature, and animals…
10 – 10 – 10, shit, you know what, from 0 to 10, make it an 11 – BEAUTIFUL,
June 28, 2007 at 5:41 pm
damn! i was literally just in eureka springs, arkansas this past weekend, and had no clue this was there! next trip i suppose…amazing.
June 28, 2007 at 4:43 pm
what better way to behold the beauty of Gods creation? hope this congregation is full of tree-huggers commited to saving the planet, unlike some other denominations….
June 28, 2007 at 4:23 pm
"And you're right, it blends right into the trees."
I wonder how often wildlife crashes into it… I probably would
June 28, 2007 at 3:20 pm
One of my friends recently got married in this church. Being an architecture fanatic, I found it very hard to focus on her and the wedding. In person this church is SO amazing. And you're right, it blends right into the trees.
June 28, 2007 at 1:08 pm
"he selection of materials was also an important consideration- all the timber came from local sources (this was before FSC stewardship and the like), the floor is made out of flagstone, and lined with a rock wall, linking it with its surrounding environment."
In theory, this is how all churches ought to be built. Liturgical building guidelines for most Christian denominations call for local, natural materials the better to celebrate God, God's creation, and the local community/church.
June 28, 2007 at 12:33 pm
I'm an atheist, but I'd get married there. If they'd let me. Stunning.
June 28, 2007 at 12:04 pm
It seems obvious in hindsight that spiritual places should look like this (i.e let nature in and compliment it), but I suppose that's the nature of good design. Very nice, my hats off to you.
June 28, 2007 at 11:31 am
Absolutely gorgeous. I can imagine chapels in heaven looking something like this.
I'm afraid I'd be too distracted by the outside world to pay much attention to the speaker!
June 28, 2007 at 11:22 am
Stunning all around. E. Fay Jones came up with a superb and timeless design. And a big plus is the lack of iconography.
June 28, 2007 at 10:41 am
Even though I am not a religious freak, this probably one church that I would like to visit, simply beautiful!
June 28, 2007 at 9:50 am
Amazing. What a church should be.


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Now 68, the former lead singer, guitarist and songwriter of Creedence Clearwater Revival is playing a string of one-night gigs that will keep him on the road into December.
It's a typically busy time for Fogerty, who has released 11 solo albums since CCR broke up in 1972. But he turned collaborative for his latest CD, Wrote a Song for Everyone, on which Fogerty revisits his best-known ballads with guests from rock, pop and country, including Bob Seger, the Foo Fighters and Alan Jackson.
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Fashion Insiders Series Brings Guest Speakers to LIM College
Legendary designer Stephen Burrows will be at LIM College on Nov. 4
On November 4, famed designer Stephen Burrows will appear at LIM College as part of the new "Fashion Insiders" bi-annual guest speaker series. Featuring leaders in their respective disciplines, Fashion Insiders events provide LIM College students with special access to some of the most fascinating figures in the fashion industry.
This event will be held in LIM College's FashionOpolis (12 East 53rd St.) from 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. Students in LIM College's Fashion Scholars program will attend a private reception with Stephen Burrows from 6:00 – 6:30 p.m.
Burrows will talk to students about how he has remained true to his vision as a designer over the last four decades. In a world of constant change and in a business that is equally as volatile, Burrows has stayed true to himself and his customer, which will be a powerful story for students.
This summer, Burrows designed a pantsuit that First Lady Michelle Obama wore at a White House event. He also designed a collection for the opening of Target in Harlem that subsequently was sold at Target stores nationwide.
Burrows is the first African-American fashion designer to achieve international acclaim and his designs are a foundation for signature American style. His client roster has included Cher, Diana Ross, Lauren Bacall, Liza Minnelli, Jerry Hall, Lauren Hutton, and Barbara Streisand. Burrows has a star on the CFDA's Fashion Walk of Fame and received the CFDA's Board of Directors Special Tribute Award in 2006.
The event will start with a Q&A session with questions prepared in advance by participants in LIM's College Fashion Scholars program (which provides an enriched experience for academically advanced students) and then Burrows will take questions from the audience. A reception exclusively for Fashion Scholars students will take place prior to Burrows's talk to give them a chance to interact with him on a more informal and intimate basis.
The Fashion Insiders series included visits this fall from former Catherine Malandrino COO Laurent Levasseur (Oct. 21) and celebrity stylist and author Phillip Bloch (Oct. 14).
Says Elizabeth S. Marcuse, President of LIM College, "Exposure to industry professionals has always been a hallmark of an LIM College education. Through interaction with fashion luminaries such as Phillip Bloch, Laurent Levasseur, and Stephen Burrows, our students have a unique opportunity to develop deep knowledge of the global fashion industry, positioning them to excel as they prepare to pursue their own successful careers."
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Ridley Fenix 2014 already available with Shimano Ultegra 11speed
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In the first months of this year the Ridley Fenix has proven itself in classics like the Tour of Flanders where Jürgen Roelandts (Lotto-Belisol) rode it to a third place. The frameset also got excellent reviews from magazines and websites. More than enough reasons to make the Fenix the first bike in our range and one of the first bikes in the world to come with the brand new Shimano Ultegra 11 speed. The bike is now available at Ridley dealers in Europe.
Ever since Shimano announced the 11speed groupset, a lot of Shimano fans have been on the lookout for bikes with the new Ultegra 11speed. Ridley is probably the first brand in the world to offer the groupset on a bike in their 2014 range. The mat black design of the 2014 Fenix with Ultegra 11speed is an adaptation of the shiny white design used by Lotto-Belisol during the spring classics.
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With a large network of facilities and post offices, and yet mail volumes in decline, the U.S. Postal Service finds itself with a good deal of unused capacity. The dynamics over closing and consolidating facilities has raised the question of whether there are other uses for them. Further, the Postal Service could still own the facilities even after it closes or consolidates operations. Rather than sit empty, could the Postal Service use some of that capacity in non-traditional ways to generate additional revenue? One idea, if the law allowed, would be for the Postal Service to provide self-storage services at unused processing facilities. It could also provide safe-deposit boxes at under-used post offices. Self-storage allows users to rent storage space in the form of rooms, lockers or containers on a monthly or annual basis. Safety deposit boxes might be a miniaturized version of self-storage units, where the user could store especially valuable goods or papers in a secure and fire-safe box. These types of services would require little additional overhead or labor hours, although additional security personnel might be needed. Current law limits the Postal Service's ability to offer services that are considered non-postal and in the past, some industries have resisted Postal Service's efforts to enter into new business opportunities. However, as the Postal Service faces ongoing financial challenges and continued resistance to consolidation plans, is it time to consider new ways to use its infrastructure? Should the Postal Service be allowed to use its facilities to offer non-traditional services, like self-storage units and safety-deposit boxes? What offerings would you like to see? Do we need to rethink the infrastructure or simply allow the Postal Service to consolidate to match resources to workload?
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The U.S. Postal Service can play unique and positive roles in the expansion of the peer-to-peer marketplace, as suggested in a new OIG white paper, Peer-to-Peer Commerce and the Role of the Postal Service. American consumers are familiar with peer-to-peer (P2P) digital commerce and increasingly comfortable buying and selling that way. Millions of people place offerings and shop on eBay, Craigslist, etsy, and other sites every day. In recent years, the P2P segment has grown beyond these traditional product sites and now includes services from which users can rent a vacation room in someone's house, lend or borrow a private car, or even hire someone locally for small jobs, such as baking cookies for a child's classroom party or assembling modular furniture. However, there are a number of problems in current P2P commerce that may prevent wider adoption by the American public. Market participants face the challenges of balancing convenience with privacy and the potential for economic or physical harm. Some of these issues can be addressed through enhanced digital identity and authentication services, but there are other opportunities, which the paper presents. The paper describes P2P digital commerce and challenges and gaps in the current marketplace, including several types of fraud and threats to personal property and physical safety. It then identifies Postal Service products and services that exist today or might be developed in the future to facilitate market expansion. Current postal ancillary and special services, both physical and digital, are well suited to the P2P market. These include insurance, Registered Mail, Certified Mail, Collect on Delivery (COD), Track and Trace, Return Receipt and Return Receipt for Merchandise, Restricted Delivery, and other services. Please share your comments on this concept as well as observations on your own P2P experiences, if any, below. Do you believe a trusted intermediary such as the Postal Service could help in this segment? Please give us your comments below:
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Even with smartphones, high-speed Internet, and other modern technologies, Americans spend an inordinate amount of time running errands. Interacting and conducting business with our government is no exception. It can be time-consuming. Wouldn't it be great to use the local Post Office as a one-stop center for doing business with government? Or, what if the U.S. Postal Service had a digital platform to access government services or information online? Last week, the OIG released a white paper called "e-Government and the Postal Service — A Conduit to Help Government Meet Citizens' Needs." The paper identifies opportunities for the Postal Service to partner with other agencies to better connect with citizens, improve services, cut costs, and reduce duplicative and wasteful services. By providing e-government services, the Postal Service could help the government save money. There has never been a better time to do more with less. Through the Postal Service, individuals could send secure messages to government agencies, convert physical documents to digital records and send them instantly, apply and pay for permits and licenses, and access other crucial services. The Postal Service could also verify a person's identity for sensitive or complex transactions. In addition, the Postal Service could lease unused Post Office window space to other agencies, so citizens could have a convenient access point for face-to-face services across the government. Business owners could use the Postal Service to look up information on regulations and laws affecting them, learn about federal small business loan opportunities, file information with the IRS and other relevant agencies, and submit all necessary forms and documentation through the Postal Service's secure messaging and identity authentication services. Or, these things could be done in one visit to the Post Office, rather than separate stops to numerous agencies. Do you think the Postal Service could serve as a one-stop shop for government services?


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Rush Soccer and The World Cup Project
This past March, the Black Pearls - Viva Rio/Rush Academy (Haiti Rush) was asked to participate in the World Cup Project. The World Cup Project is a documentary mini series showing how soccer is used as a tool for social development and change all over the world in different ways. The series spans all the continents and explores social issues, disadvantaged communities, and the aftermath of natural disasters. Before, during, and after filming the World Cup Project has made a commitment to be more than just a documentary series but a social movement.
With project leader Lauren Anders Brown and director Donnie Nicholson, the WCP did a featured epsiode on soccer in Haiti focusing on the Black Pearls Academy. Brian Lux, Technical Director - Caribbean for Rush Soccer, was visiting the academy at the time and was asked to participate in the filming.
"This was an amazing experience," exclaimed Lux. "To see all the good the academy is doing for the youth in Haiti was amazing in and of itself, but to be able to be a part of this amazing series was incredible. Lauren and Donnie were awesome to work with, and this project is a huge success. Rush Soccer is honored to have been a part of it."
The Rush partnership with Black Pearls - Viva Rio/Rush Academy exemplifies the positive global reach of Rush Soccer. In addition to its 34 domestic clubs, Rush has dozens of clubs across five continents. These clubs promote the development of the sport and create social change, economic opportunity, and stronger communities.
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The horsebox that we build is 5.269m long and 1.676m wide. We load two horses of approxamately 700Kg each. In other words 1.4 tons at the back of the horsebox. The space from the back of the horsebox to the front feet of the horses is 2m. The rest of the 3.269m is the tackroom with approxamatly 250kg weight loaded into it. The question is, where do I place the two rubber suspension axles so that it stays balanced. See diagram.Axle placement.jpg
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I have a horse trailer that pulls very well. I may get to my daughters this week which is where the trailer is kept. I will measure and tell you where the axle is located. If there were no horses you would want to put the axle where 60 percent of the weight was in the front and 40 percent in the back for the proper tongue weight.
For proper placement you would have to figure in the weight of the tack compartment and horse weight. Just guessing on my part I would say about there the horses withers are because 2/3 of the horses weight is on his front end.
Let me know if you haven't placed the axle yet and I will measure mine. The tack compartment on mine was not designed to hold quite the weight yours does - just a couple of saddles and saddle blankets and bridles and maybe a couple cases of beer. The hay and grain goes in the back of the truck. Knowing the length of my trailer and where the axle is should give you a good idea of where to put the axle.
My trailer pulls well and when you get up to about 60 mph you can't even tell it is back there unless the horses start playing around.
Let me know if you still need the information but I am betting you have looked at some trailers closer to your home. It would be nice if you could post a picture of the trailer and your horses.
If I had know I was going to live this long, I would have taken better care of myself.
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We don't want to get too swept up in the LeBron hype. Actually, that is a lie. We are totally swept up in it and want you to be too. Just look at what's going down near LeBron's home in Bath Township, Ohio, just outside of Akron:
Bath police to increase patrols around LBJ's home after 3 p. when annoucement is expected "tonight." #KingJames
— PHIL TREXLER-ABJ (@PhilTrexler) July 10, 2014
Hunch in Bath Twp. is that LBJ's coming home, all things are positive. Still nothing official, but police told to "be prepared." #kingjames
— PHIL TREXLER-ABJ (@PhilTrexler) July 10, 2014
Folks in Bath feel strongly that LBJ will sign w/ CLE. LBJ's camp contacted cops hour ago to alert them of tonight's annoucement. #kingjames
— PHIL TREXLER-ABJ (@PhilTrexler) July 10, 2014
Can confirm extra security stationed on/around property of LeBron's Akron home as of 3 pm ET. @PhilTrexler initially reported.
— Sam Amico (@SamAmicoFSO) July 10, 2014
To be more precise, no less than five police officers at LeBron James home. They were told to expect a 3:30 ET announcement.
— Sam Amico (@SamAmicoFSO) July 10, 2014
(These are reporters for the Akron Beacon-Journal and Fox Sports Ohio, respectively.)
To add to the sense of immediacy, here's Woj.
Cavs pressed Celtics/Nets officials to complete paperwork on 3-way trade in last hour, needed it done "immediately." Cap space is clear now.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@WojYahooNBA) July 10, 2014
We don't even know if this is happened today. But an ESPN piece co-bylined by Brian Windhorst (who is probably the most plugged-in on LeBron's side, and has gone silent on Twitter since yesterday), had this to say:
There is no timetable for James' decision, but with him reportedly planning to attend the World Cup this weekend in Brazil, a decision before then seems likely.
Sit tight, people. We will get through this together.
Updates: Cleveland.com is on the scene.
Bath police moving outside of LeBron James home @clevelanddotcom pic.twitter.com/raKGttmpc8
— Mary Kilpatrick (@_marykilpatrick) July 10, 2014
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Trucks, people!
LeBron is on the move:
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Who knows when the decision is coming? Not golf cart guy!
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Jesus Christ, this is so dishonest. People in Iowa watch the Cubs all the time.
Does it really count if they have to watch them on a television? What about the poor folks with only iPhones?
Does your credit card billing address matter for these blackouts? Or is it just your geographic location by IP address?
Jesus Christ, this is so dishonest. People in Iowa watch the Cubs all the time.When I lived in Iowa in the mid-'80s, six MLB teams were carried on radio throughout the state -- the White Sox and Cubs (eastern Iowa, generally as far west as Des Moines), the Cardinals and Royals (southern Iowa, as far north as Des Moines and Marshalltown), the Twins (northern and northwest Iowa) and even the Brewers (Dubuque and northeast Iowa). Just before I left in '85, a new UHF station in Des Moines began showing White Sox and Cubs games, at a time when relatively few people had cable. I feel bad for Iowans who love baseball and are trapped in no man's land because of this idiotic policy.
I live in Minnesota. The other night, I got to watch a game that was being played in Washington DC on my laptop while I was pooping.
MLB have their priorities straight and there are never any blackouts in Sweden. I can watch every Marlins loss in glorious HD, or I could if it wasn't for that damn time difference, what about more daygames?
Two weeks ago I sat down in my office in Singapore with my morning coffee and put the Nats game on at my desk. This is an age of miracle and wonder.
Just wait until there is a way of getting to the Atlantic coast in under 3 hours because you'll find Sweden suddenly becomes the catchment area for New York :pHave the Twins already claimed that territory?
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http://www.cbssports.com/nba/blog/ey...leveland-titleDan Gilbert regrets guaranteeing a Cleveland title.
Remember when Dan Gilbert guaranteed a Cleveland Cavaliers title before the Miami Heat won one with LeBron James?
After James announced he was taking his talents to South Beach, the Cavaliers owner went on a TPS Report tirade in the infamous letter written in the Comic Sans font. With James and the Heat receiving their championship rings Tuesday night, Gilbert has seemed to soften on that stance (via Associated Press):
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Inhabitat: Many well-known architects make it a point to establish offices in large cities, but even with your success Olson + Kundig remains in the (arguably) more remote Pacific Northwest. What impact do you think being a Seattle-based firm has had on your work?
Tom Kundig: Not entirely sure. I'm sure there are impacts that we are not aware of – are we 'mysterious' because we are remote, or are we 'removed from the action'? My guess is that it might be both, but the most important consideration is how we do our work. In a large landscape like the Pacific Northwest – and in a relatively large city like Seattle that is connected internationally – we might have the best of both worlds. Irregardless, our work is context based – cultural, environmental, craft, tectonics, and so forth – and we are in an ideal location where all these elements converge.
Inhabitat: Are you concerned about environmental and social sustainability in your buildings? If so, what role does green building play into your work?
Tom Kundig: I am absolutely concerned about it. And I'm not speaking strictly of the environmental, because the process of building and what's required to maintain a building consumes not only a significant amount of natural resources, but also has a huge influence on cultural and social sustainability. Ultimately architecture is cultural and social – it is shelter at its most basic human level, and within the spirit of that notion, it is a deeply humanistic endeavor.
Inhabitat: What do you feel is the greatest challenge when it comes to designing for environmental sustainability?
Tom Kundig: The greatest challenge is designing to an authenticity that recognizes the true issues of sustainability, not just treating it as a check list of items or simplifying it to accomodate to score keeping. Sustainability takes on a true, holistic understanding of all the implications of a design.
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March 14, 2011 at 5:40 am
I don't like the sideboard in that dining room that much… I would go with something more with the likes of D. Manuel from Boca do Lobo.
Nevetheless the rest is awesomwe!
March 14, 2011 at 5:35 am
I don't like the sideboard that much
March 13, 2011 at 8:33 pm
I have a comment and question for the Architect. As a Masters student in Sustainable Design, I have studied high performance and sustainable structures. I noticed the support for the hut's roof is an I-beam that goes directly through the living space. Why would such thermal bridging be included in a structure used in a heating dominated climate? This seems to be an oversight that would drastically reduce the performance and comfort of these huts.
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I really like this architect.
He is the poetry of detail. Look at the openings of the mechanisms of Chicken Point Cabin.
I'd like to work for him and with him
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the concept is a bookcase built-in that can swivel to reveal an entrance to a room.
When my home was constructed I saved some money on interior doors by having archways installed. this is pretty cool for open rooms like my dining room and game room, but for my theater not so much. you really need it dark in there to enjoy a movie. In my head I have pondered adding a regular door, but then I saw an instructable for using IKEA bookcases as a hidden door partition and it clicked what I wanted to do.
Objective was to achieve a hidden door look, mix in my love of Star Wars and close off the theater.
Aprroximate total cost was about $150
(little quick edit here, just to be clear it's $150 not including Han, which if it's a DIY sculpt could be a few bucks or for a custom made or even licensed product could be $$$$$. I will hopefully be adding in some info on how to get at least the face casts, like you see on my wall outside the theater)
update: added a vid of the finished product, it also shows the bookcase out of the archway.
Step 1: Determine the size of the opening
I wanted a built in look, with 3 sections. this allowed me to have the certain bookcase be my "door"
My approach was to find a way to have the bookcases appear to be static, yet roll open when needed.
As you can see in the photo, I have an arch to deal with as well as an opening of about 59"
I decided to get 2 CD towers from IKEA (Billy model) and one 30" bookcase from Walmart.
Honesty if I had the time, money and skill I'd offer up casts of mine now that i've worked on it a bit.
The yahoogroup is where I got all the info and pics so a start there will get you pointed in the right direction
I like that you didn't opt for swivelable wheels and chose stationary ones - much more stable.
Very cool work. Thanks for posting!
One thing, though. After about six months of opening and closing, you're gonna egg out that upper hole through which the pipe 'hinge' protrudes. Pine's a soft wood, so expect to have to make a bushing. I'd suggest drilling out a couple of flanges. Looks like you have just enough space above and below the header to accommodate the same type of flange you've used on top of the shelf unit.
. . . Any, like everybody else has indicated, this is EXCELLENT craftsmanship!
Yeah, you are right. I need to take a video. Actually it's a good time, all the christmas stuff is in the attic access in that room so I had to move the shelf to get the tree and stuff out. Will hopefully explain it better if you can see how it works.
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Americans can blame the misplaced trust in central planning of the Carter era for this conundrum. In 1978, a Democratic Congress and the Carter White House gave the Federal Reserve its dual mandate of fighting unemployment and inflation, an impossible and contradictory mission, because firing up the printing presses during times of high unemployment weakens the dollar. Thirty-five years later, the Fed is buying $85 billion in new assets each month and still failing to make a dent in the country's unemployment crisis.
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Dinner at Maple Yip
Here are my findings from the recent trip here
From the outside the place doesn't look like much and is located at the back of a nameless/faceless shopping area. As I walked in I saw a mini lineup of sorts (always a good sign) of people waiting to be seated. Once inside one is hit with the noise associated for these kind of restaurants. I spotted my group in a corner and and grabbed a seat.
Since we had pre-ordered we didn't need to go over the menu and waited for the food to arrive.
1) Pork with lotus root and broth. I didn't try this dish but the fellow diners commented the sweet finish was nice on the root vegetables. The broth didn't look appetizing though as it was quite murky.
2) A vegetable medley with melon and broccoli. A vegetarian dish that I enjoyed. There were 3 kind of mushrooms/fungi i.e shitake, Wood ear and bamboo pith (I think) The presentation was nice as the top was covered with a melon. The server carved the dish for us which is a nice touch. I had similar non vegetarian versions of this dish before (with scallops) and this one was done well.
3) Steamed oysters done two ways (black bean and garlic). Visually appealing but nothing to write to home about.These are full sized oysters so the meat is not delicate and the duo of sauces covers this inherent flaw for this dish.
4) Chicken with seafood stuffing. This item needs to be ordered in advance. A very interesting dish as the skin and bones were perfectly separated from the meat and then stuffed with shrimp paste and then put back on. The taste reminded me of one of my favorite items for dim sum (stuffed crab claws). There was red dipping sauce as well. Highlight of the menu IMO.
5) Steamed grouper with soy, scallions and ginger. A standard dish which is used as yardstick to assess the steam cooking abilities of a chef. This dish was overcooked IMO.
6) Crab with egg whites. The legs were coated lightly with batter and then fried. The main shell was stuffed with a scrabbled egg white and crab meat. Beautiful presentation again. Taste was very subtle and I think this dish could have come from any region. A good item to order if you like crab and don't enjoy it with any sauces. There was red wine vinegar on the side if you are inclined to use a sauce (I would advise against it as it takes away from the taste)
7) Duck filled with treasures. A stewed version of duck stuffed with lotus seeds. Most of the meat was thankfully de-boned. I did not enjoy this dish as apart from the texture it was devoid of taste.
8) Dessert was soup with sesame seed paste stuffed in rice. Meh.
I didn't try the pork belly and rice dish, fellow diners really liked the pork belly.
Service was inconsistent as the servers kept bringing us dishes that we didn't order. To be fair it was busy Saturday but if we were not vigilant I would hate to be one of the folks on the other tables who didn't get their dishes.
We got a good value for money on this meal as it was within budget. There was one dish that really stood out. 3 Stars all said and done.
Great post thank you, I love that place. Their whole steamed fish are amazing, and I've had live shrimp there too that had that super fresh squeaky dense texture similar to lobster.
Enjoyed reading your posting. Too bad about the steamed grouper. That's usually a highlight for me! Maple Yip has proven to me to be one of the most consistent Cantonese restaurant in the GTA. My rating would still be 5 stars (using the same Yelp standard of star rating) based on my own experiences.
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The murkier means more time brewing the soup resulting in a more condense and tastier product! For a soup using 'root vegetables' as ingredient. If they give you a clear product, then I would be upset! You should have given it a try elviisahmed. One of my favourite Chinese soup especially if they added some sun-dried octopus to kick it up a notch!!
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Thanks Charles I was told they had some pork in the soup (I don't eat pork) so I skipped it.
Otherwise I would pretty much try anything else under the sun.
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Actual Battle of the Bulge veterans will be on hand at the Battle of The Bulge Display in Building 701, and a General Patton re-enactor will be in the field during the demonstration.
The demonstration will be held outside regardless of weather. Visitors should dress accordingly.
Demonstration participants are unpaid hobbyists who wear authentic or reproduction uniforms and use WWII-era equipment and weapons to drill, exercise and simulate combat situations.
The demonstration is part of the ongoing Battle of the Bulge exhibit at the park. The exhibit is open in Building 701 each weekend until Jan. 26. Battle of the Bulge lectures are held in the visitors center each Saturday and Sunday at 1 p.m. through the end of the exhibit.
The demonstration is free after the standard entrance fee of $5 per in-state vehicle and $7 per out-of-state vehicle. Fort Harrison State Park is at the corner of 59th Street and Post Road in Lawrence, just outside Indianapolis.
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