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Xenotransplantation and its ethics
Nowadays there are a lot of sensitive issues surrounding the animals. Whether humans have rights to experiment with animals, whether humans have rights to kill and abuse them for scientific purposes. Xenotransplantation is a way of organ transplant which uses animal organs instead of human organs. Xenotransplantation can potentially save a lot of people if it is developed to a higher extent.
However the issue of human ethics emerge again. In order to develop the skill of xenotransplantation, humans have to test, kill, and use animals. Some people say that humans should not do that since animals are alive too. If we do not develop xenotransplantation, then is it right to let sick people die due to the lack of donated organs?
What do you guys think?
pat gilbert
Mar 26 2013: What is more important the life of an animal or a human?
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Mar 26 2013: If we are honest, the answer depends on the specific animal and the specific human, and the person who decides.
I suspect the animal would say that it is more important, but the animal never gets to say.Mar 26 2013: Definitely I would say human life is more important than life of an animal. Frankly speaking, does humans have right to test and kill animals for medical purposes?
Mar 27 2013: Rights are irrelevant.
Is it better to have a bunny run free and see the coyote starve to death or to see what might be objectionable to some?
Mar 27 2013: Hahaha I love your comments, they are really interesting!Mar 27 2013: None of both yes the bunny may run in freedom yes a coyote can starve but most of all see if there are objectionable ones..
This proces of the coyote and the bunny is mostly natural selection.. But if we humans use the animals we should sustain the populations and a respectable way anddeal with it humane to keep mother nature most of all happy and to satisfy our needs
Most of all we must not forget we are dealing with unique lives just like you and me
And should be respected and do it as humane as possibleApr 3 2013: Important to whom?
I think that what is most important is the purpose that those lives served. If that was my pet cow Oreo, then I would say that you could go to hell, respectfully. However, if it was a cow born for the very purpose of xenotransplantation, which would be the case here, it hardly seems we should rob the creature of its purpose. And yet, who gets to decide what purpose an animal is born for. I could see it argued that a scientist who produces a clone may decide what the purpose of his creature's life is. This still begs the question of whether or not he was right in doing it, as well as the question as to whether or not other humans have the right to rob him of his cow or its purpose. This matter is extremely complex and I would not want anyone to mistake these remarks as my entire position in this argument, simply a thought.
Apr 3 2013: The Planet
Apr 3 2013: So would you argue that it is more important for the planet that humans perform cruel acts of mutilation, on a continual basis, on animals completely under our control? Even if they later prove to be emotional, intelligent creatures whom we, in our ignorance and with complete lack of compassion, harvested for organs outside of the natural law for the necessity of food? Not saying I'm am whole-heartedly against you, but it seems too simplistic for my taste, it seems theres more to it that should be considered.Apr 3 2013: No I don't think I would.
I'm just saying people eat other animals. I have heard that plants also are sentient, where do you draw the line?
"too simplistic for my taste" (8^(l)
Apr 3 2013: There is a difference between the justifiable predation of animals and cloning an animal while genetically tweaking it to grow human organs for the purpose of transplanting the desired organ and killing the animal in question. It is extremely oversimplifying the real issue to relate it to the food chain, which no one could deny is natural.Apr 4 2013: Duly noted, I will try and be more sophisticated in the future
Apr 4 2013: I truly hope that I have not offended you sir, I never intended to. I value your opinion and would agree it is an important take to consider. I did, however, want to express my position that this wasn't the real substance of the debate. It seemed it was necessary to separate this issue from the food chain issue, as not only yourself but many posters presented this argument. Thank you for understanding.Mar 27 2013: Cloning humans or animals is the same thing as using the original creature for using for xenotransplantation.
Even if a person or animal dies and you clone it it still won't have the same way of thinking of the original one. Physically yes they are the same but mentally? They are not they both grew up in different environments and have an unique way of thinking and so you have a clone which is phiscally the same but still a new lifeform nonetheless.
So if you'll use clones for it its the same as using an normal animal or human for it and taking a unique life from this world
So they must be treated in the same way matter what investors say or want about the clone since clones will have the same rights as us humans (human clones of course) and animals should be taken care of and fed
Mar 27 2013: There have been several successful cases of cloning of animals and those have been a very sensitive issue between religion people and others. Cloning is in God's area since we are playing with God's creatures. In my opinion, human should be allowed to sacrifice other lives for a bigger life.
I guess use of embryonic stem cells can be also considered together with this case.Mar 26 2013: Interesting.
On instinct I would say the human life, due to the fact the animals pain would only be monetarily and It can't imagine the future quite like we can.
And that the sad fact that human ultimate is more important to me than animal utility.
So the animal suffering isn't as Immense as we would think it would be! And the human would gain something of value.
But am open to correction!
Barry Palmer
Mar 27 2013: I once had an intense conversation with a man that worked in a slaughter house for a while.
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His job was applying the tool that killed the cattle. He said that after the first one or two, the others were more difficult because they knew what was about to happen. He could see the fear in their faces. He said he had to quit because it was too emotionally stressful.
I eat meat almost every day, usually beef, and expect to continue to do so. Just want to make sure that we are all dealing with facts.
As for humans being more important than animals, it would be interesting to get the opinion of the animals.
Mar 27 2013: In a sense the animals would obviously say they were more important.
Maybe I should have added : more important to me.
Also from all the data I have it suggests that either the cattle were classically conditioned to associate the tool with fear. Not imagine the implications of Tool, that it would end their life. These things are different.
Also the fact remains that anecdotal evidence is more convincing than statitistical evidence.
While I admit I could be wrong.
Or it could have been a placebo on him, and he expected to se the animals in distress, therefore he imagined it.
Or it could have been that something else was causing the distress of the animals at the time. Or that he could remember it more,because of the availability heuristic.
These are all facts and possibilities!
I apologise for my awful grammar.
Mar 27 2013: I suggest you go see for yourself.Mar 27 2013: Hi Barry, I also heard about the same thing about cows. Before the cows are going to be slaughtered, you can see them crying. That can prove that animals have intelligence and emotions too just like humans.
Yes, it would be very interesting if we can communicate with animals and also listen to their point of view. However I think we can also achieve that by putting us in animals' position. If we can imagine that monkeys or cows or any other animals are using us as a medical product or test, how will we feel?
Mar 28 2013: It also helps to remember that we are animals.Mar 26 2013: A very interesting topic... And indeed needs an debate to find a right solution..
First of all we must not forget that animals are alive too and have very real feelingdls like us.
I think that if we respectfully raise and nurture the animals till the point we can use their organs for xenotransplantation we should have the right to do that in order to save one of our own species...
Now the important thing is that we dont forget we all live on this planet and along mother nature.. Our ways to pay back the lives is to clean up our mess we are making on this planet and keep all populations of all species in check and not making them extinct...
Perhaps a better way for man and animal to live side by side...
Mar 26 2013: I am glad you think about animals that way. Then what do you think of clones? Cloning animals or humans in order to use them for medical purposes?Mar 26 2013: The animal would be bred for a specific purpose. Do you eat meat? Temple Granden has dealt with that in her work.
Mar 26 2013: Whether the animal is bred for a specific purpose or not, is it right to kill and take their organs to use for humans? I mean, animals should have emotions like humans right? So if animals can feel sadness, should we really kill them? I eat meat, I am not a vegetarian and not planning on becoming one. I have no problem with eating animals since it is how nature works. Strong eats the weak. However, I think xenotransplantation is a completely different matter apart from meat eating.
I would like to save humans from dying by using animal organs but sometimes I wonder if that is a right thing to do...
Mar 28 2013: If we are to decide whether what's right or wrong by we I mean (the ones investing in xeno) it will always be wrong...
Mostly people with a lot of money can use xeno for now but if you see how old an animal can be compared to human aging...
I would say young people who seriously have a desperate wish to live on I think the xenon would be well used... Since they were saved by an animal that had a good live and was full grown... The person who got the xeno will respect life more... And in that case would have learned a most valuable lesson for the future on how to interact and react to certain things.
Xeno should be available for the most desperate in need persons and not the rich who feel like getting a xeno even if there are donors available for him...Mar 26 2013: Of course , its' firstly important of the life of human being. That's why God provides humans of a talent of inventing, developing science, healing etc.. that could have improved, developed and changed the world.
Despite those, we need to know that there must be always a limitation(lack) in our lives as our physical lives are limited .
I don't think God provides us of everything , so that we need to learn how to satisfy the life of ours.
Even though we don't develop xenotransplantation, it will be O.K because such technology would be beyond our ability but for God.
Shall we think over why God create humans different from animals.?
To just lengthen life is meaningless , but it's important how to live until die regardless of short or long life.
Meaningful life led by God, even if short, would be much precious than the life lengthened by technology invented.
I don'y say Give Up , but don't invade the area of God.
We should thank God for all of life of ours even if lack , insufficient !!
Mar 26 2013: Please excuse me if I am wrong. According to what I learned in religion class, animals does not possess intelligence or emotions. I know how in Christianity or different religion says we should not kill others and etc. Since animals are completely different from humans, then is it right to kill them? Since animals doesn't even have souls.
Sorry if I offended you, just wanted some valuable opinion.
Mar 27 2013: You didn't offend me at all ,please feel free! Sorry for my lack of opinion.
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I meant that basically oppose any activity, efforts to develop the technology related on Xenotransplantation. Furthermore, I'd like to say the efforts for the xenotransplantation would be meaningless activity because such activity invade the area of God, being beyond humans' ability.
Of course, other general scientific development would be recommendable for humans' health and should be !
I think animals are also precious as humansI. And I believe animals also have a feeling of love, sad, fear, etc. even if inferior to humans. Furthermore, both are absolutely created by God.
But, God made sure of difference betwee humans and animals, so that there must not be happened Xenotransplanatation !!! Then, it will cause to kill animals uselessly no more !
As mentioned , the quality of the life is important, not short or long life !!
Mar 27 2013: I agree with the fact that life is important no matter what. However sometimes I think humans should be allowed to sacrifice other organisms or even ourselves in order to save a greater life. Enjoyed reading your comments :)


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This article was corrected on Nov. 30, 2012. An explanation for the correction appears at the end of the article.
With massive automatic federal spending cuts and tax hikes looming that could push the fragile U.S. economy over a "fiscal cliff" if Congress fails to take action in the coming weeks, Frederick County political and business leaders fear the worst but are hoping for the best.
They worry that the impact will harm the economic recovery in the county, but agree that such a situation is extremely difficult if not impossible to anticipate.
But as Congress and President Barack Obama try to negotiate a way to avoid the tax increases and budget cuts called "sequestration" that are due to take effect in January, county leaders remain optimistic that a deal will be reached.
"I think it's guarded optimism," said Ric Adams, president and chief executive officer of the Frederick County Chamber of Commerce. "I hate to think what would happen. I don't even want to comment. It's too scary."
No one will be left unscathed if a deal is not reached. Middle-class workers will see their taxes go up and less money in their paychecks to balance their household budgets. Fort Detrick, the largest employer in the county, as well as small local businesses could suffer. And, local governments and the school system, which depend on federal dollars will also feel the bite.
"It's a concern for everyone," Adams said. "Hopefully, Congress can come to an agreement."
Democratic U.S. Rep.-elect John Delaney of Potomac — who unseated 10-term incumbent U.S. Rep. Roscoe G. Bartlett (R) of Buckeystown in the Nov. 6 election for the redrawn 6th Congressional District, which includes part of Frederick County — is urging lawmakers to reach a compromise.
"With sequestration looming the time is now for Congress to roll up its sleeves, work together, and get a deal done," Delaney wrote in an email. "There will be grave consequences for the country, for the region, and for Fort Detrick, if we go off the fiscal cliff."
The National Cancer Institute as a whole would be cut by more than $400 million. Sen. Barbara A. Mikulski (D) of Baltimore and U.S. Rep Christopher Van Hollen Jr. (D-Dist.8) of Kensington, last month, toured the National Cancer Institute's Frederick National Laboratory for Cancer Research to discuss the budget cuts and their potential effect on Maryland jobs.
The Fort Detrick Business and Development Office, which was established in 2005 to assist companies that have federal contracts with Fort Detrick, has helped some 2,500 companies since 2005.
An official with Fort Detrick said Monday that the U.S. Army base is waiting for an outcome before implementing any changes.
"The Army is not conducting detailed planning for sequestration, or assessing the potential impact of sequestration on specific installations," Lanessa Hill, Fort Detrick's public affairs officer, wrote in an email. "We remain focused on implementing the strategy-driven budget we have developed."
Fort Detrick is the No. 1 employer in Frederick County, with 4,349 employees, according to the Frederick County Office of Economic Development.
"Sequestration" and "fiscal cliff" are the popular shorthand terms used to describe the risky situation the federal government is facing on Jan. 2, when the Budget Control Act of 2011 is scheduled to take effect.
Among the laws set to change at midnight on Dec. 31 is the end of the temporary payroll tax cuts — which will result in a 2 percent increase for American workers — as well as the George W. Bush-era tax cuts for businesses and families.
At the same time, $1 trillion of spending cuts agreed upon to help offset debt-ceiling increases of as much as $2.1 trillion will begin to take effect. That means that more than 1,000 government programs, including the defense budget and Medicare, are in line for deep spending cuts.
A bipartisan congressional "super committee" authorized to specify where the reductions would come from failed to reach an agreement last year, and across-the-board cuts will kick in if Congress does not change the plan.
Van Hollen was part of the congressional super committee that tried and failed to agree on a deficit-reduction, told The Gazette earlier this month that he was "focused 100 percent" on making sure the cuts didn't kick in.
"It would not be good for the country, and certainly would not be good for Maryland," said Van Hollen, whose newly drawn district also includes northern Frederick County.
Van Hollen vowed to put forward a proposal to reduce spending by eliminating certain agricultural subsidies and tax breaks for big oil companies, as well as applying the so-called "Buffet rule."
Named for investor Warren Buffet, the rule would put a minimum tax rate of 30 percent on anyone making more than $1 million a year.
In a report released by Obama's top economic advisers on Monday, the most painful part of the fiscal cliff would be the end of the middle-class tax cuts, which could take $200 billion out of the economy next year.
"If Congress fails to act, every American family's taxes will automatically go up, including the 98 percent of Americans who make less than $250,000 a year and the 97 percent of small businesses that earn less than $250,000 a year," the 14-page report said. "A typical middle-class family of four would see its taxes rise by $2,200."
Delaney pointed to the Simpson-Bowles commission, known formally as the National Commission on Fiscal Responsibility and Reform, a presidential committee created by Obama in 2010 to come up with ways to improve the nation's fiscal outlook. The commission's recommendations, which failed to get the supermajority votes in Congress to be enacted, included a series of spending cuts and increased tax revenues.
"The Simpson-Bowles proposal offers the framework for a balanced, measured approach and a way to move forward," Delaney said. "In addition to Simpson-Bowles, there are a number of grand budget proposals that are also preferable to doing nothing. We need both sides to come to the table and compromise for the good of the nation."
As Obama continues to build his case for extending the middle class tax cuts, and Republicans in Congress fight to keep the tax cuts for those families earning more than $250,000 a year, it's business as usual in Frederick County — at least for now.
"Without knowing the specifics, it is hard to know how it will impact businesses," said Helen Riddle, the director of the Frederick County Business Retention and Development Division. "Certainly, [we're] concerned about those businesses that receive [Department of Defense] funds."
There are 78 businesses in the county that receive federal contract dollars, according to GSAContractsWon.com, a website that provides information on companies across the country that receive federal dollars. From 2004 to 2011, $189 million in federal funds was awarded to 2,320 companies in Frederick County.
Frederick County Board of Commissioners' President Blaine R. Young (R) said he is confident a deal will be reached.
"They will figure it out," he said. "The question is, how they will work it out. We need comprehensive tax reform across the board. I think everybody would be willing to chip in if they knew the government would get their spending habits under control."
While the county stands to lose some federal dollars, Frederick County Public Schools could face up to $1.3 million in potential federal aid cuts for the 2013-14 school year if the automatic cuts take effect, according to school officials.
The fiscal cliff could reduce federal funding to Maryland by more than $117 million in fiscal 2013, according to state estimates.
The White House report also warned that the holiday season is not the time to increase taxes on the middle class.
"The expiration of the middle-class tax cuts could lower consumer spending by $200 billion next year," the report said.
Tom England, owner of Dancing Bear Toys and Gifts in Frederick, isn't too worried.
England said he is choosing to concentrate on a profitable holiday season because the prospect of a fiscal cliff raises too many questions and unknowns.
"I really hope they prevent something like that from happening," he said. "We just don't know. ... We're just focusing on the business."
Staff Writer Daniel Leaderman contributed to this story.
This article was corrected to include the accurate figure for potential cuts to the National Cancer Institute. As a whole it would be cut by more than $400 million.


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That didn't take long.
Former Assembly Speaker Jeff Fitzgerald, who stepped down as a legislative leader after running a lackluster campaign for U.S. Senate, has registered as a lobbyist in Madison.
Records show Fitzgerald set up Fitzgerald Consulting in August, a little more than a week after he finished fourth in a four-way contest for the GOP nomination for then-U.S. Sen. Herb Kohl's seat. Former Gov. Tommy Thompson won the primary but lost to now-Sen. Tammy Baldwin, a Madison Democrat, in the general election. »Read Full Blog Post(69)
Racine man arrested in year-old semitrailer, scrap metal theft case
Franklin - Police arrested a 51-year-old Racine man in connection with the theft of a tractor-trailer filled with scrap brass Dec. 12, 2011. He was taken into custody in Racine on Dec. 28 after a year-long investigation by the Franklin Police Department culminated in a warrant for his arrest.
According to the Franklin police report:
The man is accused of stealing a tractor-trailer from Dalor Transport, 6005 W. Ryan Road, shortly before 9 a.m. Dec. 12, 2011. The tractor was found abandoned at a Citgo station in Zion, Ill., three days later. »Read Full Article(6)
Barry Bonds, Roger Clemens denied entry into Hall of Fame; no players elected for first time since '96
For only the eighth time ever and the first time since 1996, no former players were elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame by the Baseball Writers Association of America.
Craig Biggio, in his first year on the ballot, came the closest to the required 75% vote by coming in at 68.2%, only 39 votes shy of election.
The whitewash reflects the fractured electorate of the BBWAA, who for the first time had to consider a long influx of players from the so-called "Steroid Era." Home-run king Barry Bonds and seven-time Cy Young Award winner Roger Clemens did not come close to being elected in their first year on the ballot. Clemens received 37.6% of the vote and Bonds 36.2%. »Read Full Blog Post(182)
UW-Stout gets $1 million grant for undergrad program
Menomonie - The University of Wisconsin-Stout has received a $1 million donation to help boost its undergraduate program in property management.
The university announced the gift Wednesday from Dean Weidner, who founded Weidner Apartment Homes, a property-management firm in Kirkland, Wash.
Weidner said he first became aware of UW-Stout's program when his company recruited some graduates. He said the students had outstanding qualifications and he wanted to help develop the program. »Read Full Article(2)
'Memphis' finds its rhythm at the Marcus Center
The storyline in "Memphis," on stage at the Marcus Center through Sunday, goes like this.
A high school dropout named Huey Calhoun - white - stumbles downstairs into a seedy African-American club in 1950s Memphis. Huey has been drawn there by the voice of Felicia Farrell - an equally young singer. Huey falls hard, as he already had for rhythm and blues.
Huey can't read and can barely hold a job. But his enthusiasm for and knowledge of what is then called "race music" - and the colorfully wacky personality with which he champions its cause - land him a gig as a DJ and then as the host of a television show akin to "American Bandstand." »Read Full Article
Names released in shooting incident
A 22-year-veteran of the Waukesha Sheriff's Department has been placed on administrative leave in the wake of a shooting.
Michael Doud, 52, was among deputies who responded to a home at N4 W31808 Twin Oaks Drive in the town of Delafield at about 1:50 p.m. Tuesday, in response to a 911 call. The caller stated that a 31-year-old man, Justin Ebbe, was suicidal and in possession of a shotgun. There were two other family members in the home at the time.
Ebbe failed to put down the weapon after deputies repeatedly ordered him to do so, according to the Sheriff's Department. Doud shot and injured Ebbe, and he was taken by Flight for Life to Froedtert Hospital, where he remains this afternoon.
This incident remains under investigation by the Walworth County Sheriff's Department.
Brown Deer teacher warns committee about dangers of 'excitotoxins'
Brown Deer - One teacher says food may be the district's biggest challenge when it comes to academic success.
In a follow up to a previous meeting, Brown Deer High School social studies teacher Robert Thompson warned the school board's Teaching & Learning Committee on Tuesday of the dangers of "excitotoxins," substances found in everyday foods that cause, according to a report shared by Thompson, "excitotoxicity, a mechanism in which certain brain cells are excited to death."
The report, based largely on "The Taste That Kills" by retired neurosurgeon Dr. Russell Blaylock, indicates a number of common ingredients - MSG, aspartame, soy sauce and bouillon, to name a few - could contribute to cell death and ultimately disorders like autism and Alzheimer's. »Read Full Article(11)
No referendum on banning fireworks in Muskego
The suggestion to hold a referendum on banning private fireworks displays was put on hold so that Muskego's new fireworks ordinance can be given a try.
Muskego is the only community in the metropolitan area that allows private residents to put on fireworks displays.
The Common Council meeting as a Committee of the Whole on Tuesday decided it was premature to hold a referendum, favoring instead to see how well the new fireworks ordinance works. The new rules were to get their first tryout last Fourth of July, but due to last summer's drought the city had a burn ban that nixed fireworks. The Public Safety Committee suggested the referendum. »Read Full Article(1)
Barrett: Biden, NRA meeting a good thing
Mayor Tom Barrett said Wednesday that he was encouraged to hear that Vice President Joe Biden plans to meet with representatives of the National Rifle Association in Washington on Thursday.
President Barack Obama has asked Biden to head the administration's efforts to come up with recommendations on guns in the wake of the Sandy Hook shootings in Connecticut. Biden is expected to forward those recommendations to the president in a few weeks.
Speaking a day before he is scheduled to take part in a gun-violence summit in Minneapolis, Barrett said Biden was an experienced legislator who "is accomplished in working with people of different views than his own." »Read Full Blog Post(56)
DOT plans for Green Bay Road reconstruction from Brown Deer to Mequon
Brown Deer - The Wisconsin Department of Transportation is in planning stages of a reconstruction of Wisconsin Highway 57 (Green Bay Road) from Teutonia Avenue in Brown Deer to Mequon Road in Mequon.
Design is planned through 2013, real estate acquisition from 2014 to 2015, and final design from 2016 to mid-2017. Multistage construction is slated for 2019.
The project, according to DOT documents, is precipitated by inadequate vertical clearance for Brown Deer Road traffic under the Green Bay Road overpass, projected increases in traffic, deteriorating pavement and safety concerns. The project plans presented to Brown Deer and Mequon residents at Brown Deer Village Hall on Tuesday call for reconstruction of the interchange where Brown Deer Road and Green Bay Road intersect, bicycle lanes and wider paved shoulders, intersection changes, grass terraces and sidewalks, and signal upgrades. »Read Full Article
Cleverhouse selling flagship game through Apple app store
Cleverhouse Games and Toys LLC has started selling its flagship product, Chess King - a combination chess game and puzzle - in a digital format in the Apple app store on Saturday.
Cleverhouse is a Milwaukee company that was founded by Nkosi Brown in October 2011. Brown, a longtime chess player, came up with the idea of using two three-square by three-square grids for a game where players must move eight chess pieces to get their king to a designated square. The first to get his king to that square wins the game. The board game is sold over the Internet and in Board Game Barrister stores, Brown said.
In the electronic game, players will work to retrieve the Chess King Master's crown by navigating through eight levels full of different challenges. »Read Full Article(6)
Warm weather could prompt manure runoff
Much of the state is at risk of pollution from animal manure over next three to 10 days, the Department of Natural Resources warned on Wednesday.
The combination of predicted rain and above-freezing temperatures poses a threat of manure washing off farm fields and polluting streams, rivers, lakes and groundwater.
A map from the Wisconsin Manure Management Advisory System shows a high risk across the southern two-thirds of the Wisconsin. »Read Full Blog Post(17)
Chemical spill reported at Children's Hospital
The Wauwatosa Fire Department responded to a spill of acetic acid inside a Children's Hospital of Wisconsin laboratory at 7:30 a.m. Wednesday, a hospital spokeswoman said.
No more than one quart of acetic acid, a component of vinegar, was spilled in a laboratory on the third floor of the hospital.
The spill was contained and cleaned up Wednesday morning. No evacuation of hospital staff, patients or visitors was necessary and no injuries were reported, the spokeswoman said.
The acid is used in some routine laboratory tests. (10)
UWM's Innovation Campus lands major office project, 350 jobs
ABB Inc. plans to develop its new Milwaukee-area headquarters at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee's Innovation Campus development in Wauwatosa, bringing 350 jobs to that location.
The three-story, 95,000-square-foot building will be located on three acres in the western portion of Innovation Campus, which is east of Highway 45, between Watertown Plank Road and Swan Blvd.
The building is to house ABB's businesses in southeastern Wisconsin, now in New Berlin. It would be the first private development at Innovation Campus, according to the Wednesday announcement from the UWM Real Estate Foundation. »Read Full Blog Post(48)
Bar owner may sue over curtailed gun show
After Rock County sheriff's officials shut down a gun show in Evansville on Sunday, the owner of the bar holding the event is threatening legal action.
Gene Heiman told the Janesville Gazette that he's hosted the gun show for 40 years and never had a problem or complaint. But this year, the sheriff's office closed down the third and final day of the event.
Sheriff's Capt. Jude Maurer said no other business can operate at a premise holding a Class B liquor license.
The Gazette has the full story. (59)
Waukesha's Golden Guernsey files for bankruptcy
Golden Guernsey, the Waukesha milk bottling company that closed suddenly Saturday and left more than 100 people out of work and schools scrambling for milk, has filed for bankruptcy protection.
OpenGate Capital, a Los Angeles-based private equity firm that acquired the 83-year-old dairy processor in September 2011, said it sought Chapter 7 bankruptcy protection for Golden Guernsey in Delaware bankruptcy court.
In a news release late Tuesday, OpenGate CEO Andrew Nikou said, "We have to make realistic decisions about our investments, and the reality is that the Golden Guernsey business was unable to achieve financial autonomy given the pressure to lower prices and seemingly nonnegotiable operating expenses. This was a very difficult decision given the loss of jobs and disruption to milk delivery service, yet it had to be made. The closure of the plant is not a reflection of the hard work contributed by the Golden Guernsey family of employees. Unfortunately, when expenses overwhelm revenue for too long, and we are unable to achieve cooperation from the people with whom we do business, the business cannot be sustained." »Read Full Article(256)
Knife-wielding man robs Franklin Walmart
Franklin - Police are searching for a man who robbed the Walmart pharmacy Monday evening.
According to Franklin police:
About 10:05 p.m. Monday, a man pulled a multi-tool knife on an employee and forced open a register in the pharmacy at Walmart, 6701 S. 27th St. He took a cash bag containing an undisclosed amount of money. He then left the pharmacy and was last seen walking toward the center of the store. »Read Full Article(9)
PolitiFact: Testing claim on gun-related homicides
New today from PolitiFact Wisconsin:
We check this statement by Pardeep Kaleka, the son of a victim of the Sikh temple shootings:
"Every day, 34 Americans are murdered with guns." (21)
Wisconsin animal lovers plan memorial for dead wolves
Madison - Animal lovers are planning a memorial for the wolves Wisconsin hunters killed this fall.
Organizer Deanna Devaul, a member of the Alliance for Animals, said the memorial is scheduled for Friday afternoon in front of the state Department of Natural Resources headquarters in Madison. She said the proceedings will include candles, bell-ringing and a poem honoring the dead wolves.
The DNR ran the state's first organized wolf hunt this fall. Hunters killed 117 animals statewide. (64)
Flushable wipes causing problems in Thiensville sewers
Thiensville - A discussion about the village's 2013 sewer utility budget morphed into a concern about items clogging the system and causing an all-around unsightly situation at a meeting Monday.
Andy LaFond, director of public works, said the village has been grappling with so-called flushable wipes - which, as it turns out, might be flushable but do not necessarily flow through the village sanitary sewer system with the ease of other materials, such as human waste and traditional toilet paper.
The end result could be a village-wide campaign that has tentatively been dubbed, "Keep wipes out of the pipes." »Read Full Article(3)
Wauwatosa's Robert Simons Company to close; salon has operated since 1940s
This February, Rosemary Scheible won't know where to get her hair cut for the first time since 1957. Robert Simons Company, 8720 West North Ave., is slated to close its doors for good to make way for an eye specialist shop.
The salon has been a part of the Wauwatosa community since the 1940s. It was purchased by Bob Janowski in 1955 and taken over by his daughter, Cindy Miller, in the 1970s. The salon has a dedicated following of regulars like Rosemary, who was first brought in by her mother-in-law and took her three children to the store.
Robert Simons' landlord Mark Crego decided to end the salon's lease early in order to make room for an eye specialist who plans to renovate the building and has agreed to pay higher rent than the salon. Crego acknowledges that Robert Simons was a good tenant who always paid rent on time, but the new tenant will allow him to grow the space. »Read Full Article(16)
Johnson talks about gun control, debt ceiling
U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) appeared on CNN on Wednesday morning to talk about gun control and the debt ceiling.
On gun control, Johnson said he wanted to see what comes out of this week's meeting between Vice President Joe Biden and representatives of the National Rifle Association. Johnson added, however, that he did not think Washington could solve the problem of guns in society.
Johnson allowed that gun control was not as big an issue for him as controlling the nation's debt issues. »Read Full Blog Post(53)
Madison woman ruled incompetent in case of death of sister
Madison - A judge said a Madison woman accused of letting her sister die is incompetent to stand trial.
Prosecutors say Veronica King left her 72-year-old sister, Mary Coleman, on the floor to die after Coleman fell in King's house in May 2009. They say she withdrew about $6,400 from the sisters' shared bank account that summer.
King, now 72, faces several charges, including first-degree reckless homicide and fraud. »Read Full Article(1)
Aereo to offer local broadcast signals online in Wisconsin
Aereo, the antenna TV service that allows live streaming of broadcast signals on computers and portable devices, is coming to Wisconsin.
The company announced plans Monday, at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, to introduce the service in 22 cities, including Madison, early this year.
Aereo is currently available only in New York. According to its website, Aereo uses an "unbelievably small TV antenna" that "fits on the tip of your finger." »Read Full Blog Post(1)
New Berlin says 'no' to proposed apartments
A proposal to develop a 75-unit apartment building in New Berlin's City Center area has been rejected by the city Plan Commission.
MSP Real Estate Inc. wants to develop the three-story building at 14900 W. Library Lane. That site is near MSP's City Center at Deer Creek Apartments, with both developments next to Moorland Square Shopping Center, at W. National Ave. and S. Moorland Road.
The commission at its Monday night meeting voted 4-2 to deny approval for the building, said Greg Kessler, New Berlin community development director. »Read Full Blog Post(33)
Forecast: Windy and warm today; rain later this week
Warm air will bring windy conditions to southeastern Wisconsin on Wednesday, according to WTMJ-TV (Channel 4) meteorologist Scott Steele, continuing a streak of higher-than-normal temperatures.
Rain is expected later Thursday and into Friday, Steele says, and temperatures could reach near 50 on Friday and Saturday.
To view Steele's complete forecast, go to www.stormteam4.com. (1)
On Tap Today: Cohen, Elvis and Bowie
Good morning. If you didn't hear, we posted the news just a half hour ago. Leonard Cohen, 78, is going to play Milwaukee for the first time in 38 years this March. So your first order of the day, take note and put the day tickets go on sale on your calendar now.
If you are looking for some music to listen to a litle sooner than that, Indianapolis-based Mike Reeb is playing Tonic tonight. Here's the details on that.
Or, perhaps you can take in the Elvis impersonator contest happening this week. Did you know Elvis and Cohen were about the same age? The King would have celebrated his 78th birthday yesterday.
Speaking of poetic rock stars and birthdays. David Bowie celebrated his first studio record in a decade and his 66th birthday this week by releasing a music video created by American video artist Tony Oursler. The Milwaukee students who campaigned to bring Oursler's "Guy With the Chair on His Head," also known as "MMPI (Self-Portrait in Yellow)," back to the galleries at the Milwaukee Art Museum some years ago will especially get a kick out of it. For that matter, so will you, we think. Here it is to start you on your way this Wednesday.
Leonard Cohen will appear at Milwaukee Theatre in March
Leonard Cohen, one of the most poetic and seminal songwriters of his generation, will make a rare local appearance at the Milwaukee Theatre at 8 p.m. March 15. It will be his first concert here in 38 years.
Tickets, at $55 to $250 excluding service charges, go on sale at 10 a.m. Jan. 18 at the box office, 500 W. Kilbourn Ave., at select Walmart stores, (800) 745-3000 and ticketmaster.com.
The Montreal-born Cohen, 78, already was in his 30s when he began what would become an illustrious music career, beginning with the 1967 album "Songs of Leonard Cohen." That collection opened with "Suzanne," the first of many iconic songs that Cohen would pen and sing, including "Hallelujah," which has been covered by everyone from Rufus Wainwright and the late Jeff Buckley to "American Idol" contestants. »Read Full Article(11)


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We end with the 16th draft pick. Luck goes one, Barkley four, Jones twelve. No other QBs get a first round grade. We take a DT at sixteen. Two QBs will have second round grades. They go 36 and 45. At 49, we take a tight end. We draft a QB in the third round. He does nothing in preseason.
The DT plays 9 games next year before tearing his AC joint and going on IR. In nine games he plays decent, 3 sacks and 26 tackles. The tight end plays in 11 games and gets 350 yards. Our third round QB plays in three games and flashes signs of absolute mediocrity. We go 7-9.
The next season we again miss on first round talent QBs. We take a free safety at 19.
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There were points in the German Grand Prix for Nico Hulkenberg, Jenson Button, Kevin Magnussen and Sergio Perez...
Force India:
Nico Hulkenberg: "It was a difficult race and different to what we expected, mainly due to the lower temperatures with the track being 20 degrees cooler than on Friday. We were expecting a lot of rear degradation, but after a couple of laps it became clear the fronts were the limiting tyres, and that changed the game. It was a pretty challenging afternoon and, considering how the car felt, I think we got the maximum from the race. I also had to overcome some engine issues in the middle of the race because there were some hesitations and it was not driving smoothly. It was a good recovery by the team to solve the issue. It was important to score more points and from that point of view I'm feeling satisfied."
Sergio Perez: "I was hoping for more at the start of the race, but I couldn't make my tyres last as we usually do and I therefore struggled with the balance for most of the day. It was a very strange race; the track changed a lot compared to Friday and it was the front tyres that were suffering from degradation and not the rears. Together with the much lower temperatures, it made the car very difficult to drive. These things considered, to come away with a point was a good result in the end, but we we'll need to achieve more at the races coming up to keep fighting in the championship."
Jenson Button: "I got a good start - I was running as high as sixth in the early stages - so things were looking okay. But I think we got the strategy wrong when we made our second stop. I'm not sure why we stopped so early, but it made it extremely difficult for me to keep the set of tyres alive until the end of the race, which was the plan at that point. The strategy didn't work out for us, which was a shame, but we'll learn some useful lessons from it. When I felt the hit from Lewis [Hamilton, on lap 30], I was a bit surprised. A lot of drivers take a wider entry line into Turn Six in order to get a better exit - perhaps Lewis expected me to let him past, but why would I let anybody through? We were racing. We expected more from today."
Kevin Magnussen: "A real pity: I think I could've had a decent race if I hadn't had the accident at Turn One. I need to see a replay of the accident, but I feel that, if I'd had somewhere to go, then there wouldn't have been contact with Felipe. I did my best to try and avoid the accident, but there wasn't much else I could do. I spun after that, and had to box to change tyres and the nosebox. Then I spent the first half of the race coming through from the back of the field. Really, it wasn't the best thing that could happen. Still, there are some positives from today - the car behaved extremely well; the rear tyres held on - which is something new for this car, it's usually a bigger problem to keep the rears alive, but today it was okay. I'm happy to come away with some points, but I'm disappointed because we should have scored more. I hope we can be on the pace and get a decent result in Hungary next week."
Lotus F1:
Pastor Maldonado: "It was a tough race from the beginning; the incident in turn one was quite tricky to avoid but then the pace looked consistent. I did my best to manage the tyre degradation, which was quite high, and we were able to do only two stops. Today's lower temperature helped us there as well. The initial plan included three stops but we had a competitive first stint so we went for plan B which worked well for us today."
Romain Grosjean: "We didn't have an easy start with the soft tyres and I struggled to warm them up after the safety car too, but our overall pace was quite good today. I suffered from a loss of power due to an issue with our cooling system so was asked to switch off the car. It's such a shame as we were on a different strategy from our rivals so we looked like we could be on course for scoring points. Sometimes that's how it goes in motor racing."
Toro Rosso:
Jean-Eric Vergne: "I was having a good race until the moment in which I had to make a five seconds stop-and-go penalty during my second pit stop, which compromised any possibility of scoring points. After it, I came back to the track on the option tyres, which are very fragile in traffic conditions. Very soon my front left was too damaged and I was forced to stop again for prime tyres to finish the race. I think points were possible here, the race was looking great so it's been a real shame."
Daniil Kvyat: "It's a shame how my race ended today, especially because yesterday went very well. My first stint was looking okay until the contact with Perez, which made me lose ground. I think I didn't look after my tyres well enough during the second stint, in which I tried to catch up and get back some positions. The final stint was looking good in terms of pace, but I suddenly lost drive and I then saw smoke and later flames in the mirrors. I started to feel really hot in the car, so I parked it and jumped out as quickly as possible. It's not a nice situation to be in, but I'm now more concerned about the car than anything else. I hope everything will be ok and I will now switch my focus to Hungary, where I hope we can do better."
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I have a flux cored welder fromm harbor freight. havent used it much. my problem is my wire keeps stopping at the contact tip. I am using lincoln flux cored wire .30 with a lincoln .30 tip. it will run for a little while and stop. then i have to pull about 2 feet out and it might run good after that. and sometimes it dont. what is causing this?
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12-31-2006, 02:33 PM #1Junior Member
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wire problems
It could be a bad tip, kinks in the wire, or not enough tension on the drive wheels.
12-31-2006, 10:23 PM #3Junior Member
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ive changed tips so i dont think its that and i have my drive roll as thigh as i can as for the hink in the wire it feels like the wire is rough in some places when i pull it out. could there be something in my line contaminathng my wire? and it seems to happen when i dip it in nozzle gel ?? by the way thanks alot for your help in this!!
Check to see if the wire is level wound or the wire winds over itself. When it winds over itself it can be deformed just enough to cause it to feed funny. Also if you have the drive tension too high it will deform the hollow wire and can cause it to stick in the contact tip. I am not a fan of nozzle dip, too messy for me.Regards, George
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Double check to be sure the feed roller under the wire tensioner is flipped to the correct side. Most of them have two grooves, one for the .030-ish wire and the other groove for .020. If you have the wrong one selected, it'll 'chew' on the wire some, and that may be why its binding at the nozzel.
Something else I have to do on ocassion is use a welding tip cleaner* and ream out the copper nozzel a little bit.
They are about $3. and look like a wide, cheap pocket knief full of little round files.
Another thing to try is .035 nozzel tips.
For some reason or another, that's the only thing mine will work with while using flux core wire and the higher heat settings.
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wire problems
I agree 100% with winger Ed,
I had the same problem with my little wire feed,until i figure what
was wrong with it.
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Ithink you are using the wrong tip use one size bigger then the wire you are useing. Also check condition of your liner.


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Asia has a disproportionate share of the world's young, working-age population—which represents the most mobile cohort—with resulting major immigration flows to other regions of the world, and increasing intraregional migration as aging and demographic transitions occur at different levels within Asia. The research here focuses in particular on how the labor-sending countries of the region, notably the Philippines and other Colombo Process countries, manage these migration flows, engage in bilateral and multilateral cooperation with migrant-receiving nations, and engage their diasporas. The recruitment process and regulation of recruitment agencies also represent a strand of the work offered here.
Internal migration spurred primarily by employment and marriage helps shape the economic, social, and political life of India's sending and receiving regions. Labor migrants face myriad challenges, including restricted access to basic needs such as identity documentation and social entitlements. This article describes the barriers to integration that labor migrants face, and details the policy environment surrounding their integration challenges.
Seeking economic success, many nations have created legal opportunities to "buy" their passports.
Non-permanent, circular migration between nations has increased. Graeme Hugo of the University of Adelaide looks at the implications for development in Asia.
Brij V. Lal of the Australian National University explains the link between Fiji's recent political turbulence and the increasing numbers of Fijian emigrants.
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Best Sewing Machine – Bringing Fashion Industry At Your Home
We are living in a materialistic society where people are judged from their packaging. This is why everyone is in a race of looking beautiful and stylish. Fashion designers increase this competition by launching their new collections every month. We have had this craze of using branded dresses to look beautiful and when it comes to brands then there is a lot of money needed. Being a working woman serving in marketing industry, my job requires me to look stylish yet professional and it cost me a lot of money every month as I used to spend a huge proportion of my income on buying latest collection of top most fashion designers. Last year, a friend of mine moved from other state. We arranged a few get-togethers and this is when I became fan of her dresses. The best thing about her wardrobe was that it was unique. I tried my best to find similar dresses in the market. I even tried online shops but I failed. One day while I was praising her black dress having charms and embroidery on it, she said something I never expected. She told me that she stitch all her dresses at home. This was the reason I couldn't find these dresses in the market.
She is Perfectionist
My friend is a perfectionist, she never get satisfied with other's work. This is her good as well as bad point at the same time. Her mother was a great tailor. I remember she used to stitch frocks and shirts for my friend and her elder sister throughout her childhood. My friend told me that she never like designer dresses as some of them have poor embroidery others have poor fabric. This is why she buys fabric and stitch dress herself keeping in mind latest fashion.
How Can a Single Machine Do All This?
My friend showed me her sewing machine. She also got convinced on teaching me how to stitch dresses. It took me a month to stitch neatly and that was the last time I bought any dress from market. My friend gave me a sewing machine as present 2 months back. I stitch all my dresses and that of my 2 year old daughter at home. It not only saves me money but also allows me to get the color, design and size I want. I don't need to waste my time visiting boutiques for finding a dress. I just check weekly fashion magazines in order to know what is in and what is out in fashion. I can't still believe how this single sewing machine can do all this from stitching shirts to frocks, skirts, trousers, bed sheets, curtain etc.
An Advice For You
If you like innovation and you are looking for a good activity to spend your leisure time then you must buy a sewing machine even if you do not know how to use it. Every sewing machine comes with a detailed manual for new users and internet is also full of videos that give lessons on sewing.
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So, you have finally made your plan to buy sewing machine as your presence on this page proves this fact. I think following information will come in handy for you while looking for the best sewing machine. Following is a list of top 5 sewing machines in terms of stitching quality, size, weight, price and durability etc.
Top 5 Sewing Machines Currently Available in The Market
- CS6000i Feature Rich Sewing
- SINGER 7258 Sewing Machine
- Brother XL2600 Sewing Machine
- Brother SE400 Computerized Sewing Machine
- SINGER 9960 Computerized Sewing Machine
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In addition to revealing the list of top 5 sewing machines, I have also managed to write brief sewing machine reviews in order to give you a glimpse of the features and specifications of every machine.
Best Sewing Machines
Product Weight
Product Dimensions
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Customer Reviews
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|Brother CS6000i Sewing Machine
|13 pounds
|16 x 6.7 x 11.4 inches
|3,371 Customer Reviews
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|Singer Award Winning Computerized Sewing Machine
|14.6 pounds
|14.5 x 7.5 x 12 inches
|927 Customer Reviews
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|Brother Xl2600i Advance Sewing Machine
|11 pounds
|12.3 x 7.7 x 9.6 inches
|1,384 Customer Reviews
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|Brother SE400 Combination Computerized Sewing
|10.9 pounds
|20.3 x 15 x 15.2 inches
|942 Customer Reviews
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|SINGER 9960 Computerized Sewing Machine
|20 pounds
|17.2 x 8.2 x 12 inches
|832 Customer Reviews
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CS6000i Feature Rich Sewing
Sewing machines are being used from past many eras but with innovations and advancement, sewing machines are now more efficient and have more unique features for the ease of the users. CS6000i is also introduced with distinct and range of features and function. Following are mentioned some important features of this sewing machine:
Features of the Product
LCD Display Screen:
This sewing machine has been provided with a LCD Display screen for the users so that they can select the appropriate button by touching the option of stitch they want to do.
Easy Threading:
All of the instructions and guidelines are provided to you. You just have to view the numbered diagram on the sewing machine in order to thread your machine within seconds via LCD display screen.
Automatic Needle Threader:
In order to insert the thread into your needle properly you have to press the lever on the sewing machine.
Easy Winding of Bobbin:
In addition to that, there is a Printed diagram that shows the exact location to put the thread on this sewing machine.
Adjustable Speed:
It is one of the most beneficial features specifically for the new user. There is a slide of speed stitch that can offer you different adjustments for the speed.
Oversized table
It also contains an oversized table so that you can conveniently perform your tasks.
Bright Area for Stitching:
This CS6000i contains a bright lit area designed for stitching dark color of fabrics. This enable the user to see the stitch easily and conveniently even in the darkness.
Easy to Quilts:
Quilting is also one of the unique features of this sewing machine. CS6000i contains quilting foots so that you can easily adjust and place your machine at a desired location
Built In Arms:
The built in arms of sewing machine are helpful for stitching cylindrical stitches like sleeves, cuffs etc.
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SINGER 7258 Sewing Machine
Singer offers the most reliable and durable sewing machines and other electronic appliances from past many years but with the passage of time, it has improved further after introducing new innovative range of sewing machines. Here are some of the extra ordinary features of singer 7258, currently the best sewing machine:
Features of Product
Easy System of Threading with Automatic Needle Threader:
This best sewing machine has provided an easy mechanism of threading with which you can easily thread your machine within a very short time say three to six seconds.
Presser Feet:
Singer 7258 contains blind hem, Rolled Hem, over casting, Zipper, Gathering, Buttonhole, Satin Stitch, Darning & Embroidery and Presser Feet of quarter inch. All of these have required tools to fulfill the needs of quilting and sewing.
Automatic Stitch Width and Length with LED Display Screen:
This sewing machine also contains a LED display screen that provides information regarding length of stitch, width of stitch and required pattern of stitch. These stitches are automatic and provides accurate stitch width and length settings.
Bobbin System:
The whole mechanism of the sewing machine is very easy. Inserting a bobbin is quite easy as it is loaded from the top through a clear cover so that you can see the settings.
LED Light:
This sewing machine also has LED light which helps you in sewing. The bulb of singer 7258 (100,000 hours) has ability to stay cool for longer time duration so that you can work easily.
Automatic Built In Buttonholes:
There are six distinct buttonhole styles and you have to make appropriate sizes of buttonholes.
Needle Up and Down with Programmable Mechanism:
There is mechanism of programmable system of needle up and needle down that have ability to take the needle to the top position. This will assist in removing the cloth from sewing machine easily. Along with that, the machine has different adjustable speed ranges for the convenience of users.
Automatic Tension:
This singer 7258 has automatic tension that provides a better quality of stitching regardless of type of fabric.
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Brother XL2600 Sewing Machine
Sewing machines are very special and essential for designers and tailors. Now, stitching is not possible without sewing machines. There are various types, shapes and sizes of sewing machines designed for different customers. For some customers affordability matters on the other hand, some want good quality sewing machines with unique range of features. After reading sewing machine reviews, here are mentioned some of the unique features of XL2600:
Features of Product
Easy Stitch Selector:
There are many options and alternatives of stitching. Now, XL2600 has provided easy to use selectors for the type of stitching the user wants.
Drop In Bobbin:
The XL2600 has offered a variety of features and one of the useful features is the ease of drop in bobbin. Now it has become easier to thread the machine. You just have to insert your bobbin and pull one end of the thread. Your sewing machine is now ready to stitch clothes.
Ease of Use:
The XL2600 sewing machine has been provided with a diagram of threading that is printed on the sewing machine. You have to get an idea from the diagram. Additionally, there is also a needle threader that threads it automatically.
One Step and Auto-Sized Buttonholes:
Among so many features, auto sized buttonholes are also one of the awesome addition in the sewing machine. There are buttonhole feet as well as buttonhole stitch.
Easy System of Winding a Bobbin:
It is easier to wind a bobbin from the thread. You have to place the bobbin into the winder and push the bobbin control towards the right direction.
Built In Arm for sewing Sleeves and Cuffs:
These sewing machines are best for sewing all types of dresses for people of all ages. You can now sew professional looking shirts, trousers, bed sheets etc. In short, it is the best sewing machine when it comes to sewing quality and neatness of stitch.
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Brother SE400 Computerized Sewing Machine
Computerized Sewing machines are new innovation in the world of sewing machines. Brother SE400 is also one of the advanced innovations that have automated most of the unique features of this machine. These machines have computerized and automatic features. Here are following distinct features of SE400:
Features of Product
Provides 4″ X 4″ Area for Embroidery:
With this wide area, you can easily adjust your fabric for embroidery. This will provide a free space for your fabric to move easily. With this wide workspace, user can easily view the stitches as well as designs of the fabric.
7-Point Feed Dogs:
There are 7 point feed dogs so that Brother SE400 can easily stitch the fabric.
LCD Touch Screen Display:
One of the most beneficial features of this sewing machine is the LCD touch screen display with which the user can easily control all the features and operations of the machine.
LED Light for Bright Workspace:
There machine provides a lit under the needle area where the fabric is stitched in order to enhance the optical view.
Automatic Needle Threader:
These sewing machines offer a very easy and automatic mechanism of threading a needle. The needle can be threaded with a single touch.
Easy Bobbin Preparation:
Along with all the features, the sewing machine can easily wind the bobbin with thread in very less time.
Computer Connectivity:
It has been provided with all the innovated features such as it can download all the updates for machine for the proper functioning. With this feature, these sewing machines are perfect for industrial use.
This sewing machine provides various embroidery designs, different range of sewing stitches and 5 different lettering fonts of embroidery. Not only this, the sewing machine has trendy and elegant design.
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SINGER 9960 Computerized Sewing Machine
Computerized machine has created ease, convenience and provided variety of stitching designs with its extraordinary features. Following are main features of singer 9960:
Features of Product:
Easy System of Threading Along with Automatic Needle Threader:
This is certainly the best sewing machine as it has provided an easy and quick threading of entire machine. All of the instruction of threading is also printed on the sewing machine.
Stitch Reference Chart Along with 600 Built-In Stitches:
The stitch reference chart is basically located on the top of machine that provides you variety of 600 built-in stitches. This will give you an opportunity to select your required stitch for the project.
Drop In System of Bobbin System with a Clear Cover:
It is very easy to fix the bobbin into the machine and with the clear cover; the user can see, insert and monitor the bobbin.
13 Styles of Buttonhole with Buttonhole Underplate:
This dewing machine provides buttonhole sewing that provides reliable outcomes after the every use. In order to avoid gaps in stitching, the buttonhole sides are closed and sewn.
Free Arm:
These sewing machines contain a free arm that enables to stitch collars, sleeves, cuffs and pant hems.
Extension Table:
There is also an extended table in the sewing machine for the convenience of user to stitch as well as do embroidery over the clothes.
Automatic Trimmer of Electronic Thread:
One of the additional features of this machine is that you don't have to use scissor after few seconds because it has a cutter button that trims the thread automatically.
Automatic Stitch Width and Length:
The sewing machine offers various stitches of optimum width and length.
Button for Needle up or down:
In addition to all the features, there is a button to move the needle up or down by pressing the button. This positive point was also mentioned in several sewing machine reviews written for this product.
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Things to judge before purchasing a sewing machine
No one buys a sewing machine on a regular basis, so choosing a machine that is marvelous in every manner is rather tricky, one need to look every aspect meticulously. The Sewing machine plays an indispensable role in our life. None of us is incognizant of the usage of sewing machine. Few sewing machines are not only engineered for the clothes production, but have become an important part in the production of other supplies. Automobile seats/covers, towels, toys, Furniture with upholstery, curtains or drapes, even sometimes books employed the use of the sewing machine.
People prefer to buy a mini sewing machine that is not only made for a home stitching purpose, but for profession use too. Some sewing machine stitches quickly and automatically. Best sewing machines are invented to provide comfort and easy stitching process to customers.
Have a look at important things to look before purchasing a sewing machine:
Budget: The most important thing to consider first on which your whole purchase is based is BUDGET. Before going to the store, always check your budget first as it only wastes your time. Collecting information is a good habit indeed, but without checking price list and matching it with your budget is definitely not a wise judgment. One can facilely choose sewing machine that falls under his or her budget.
Stitches Requirement: Choosing a sewing machine of your choice is somewhat tricky; one can easily get confused by infinite numbers of products of various brands. Another key to a successful purchase is to look for your requirements like what type of stitches you want, and how many stylish stitches you wish to have in your machine. There are many well reputed brands that are very famous for their sewing machines and they offer different stitching styles for various style statements.
Motor: Size of motor should be checked before buying as it said that strongness of sewing machine is directly proportional to power of the motor.
No Noise: Noisy machine is sometimes so annoying and enough to increase mental exasperation. Try to buy smooth and quite sewing machine.
Durable: Checking durability of sewing machine before purchase is definitely a safe side check. Getting a long lasting machine is everyone's desire.
Portable: Small or mini machine can be very good for home and professional use. Culling a light weight machine is not at all a bad idea. Few people prefer to buy portable machines.
Time to Say No to Ready Made Dresses
It's the time to start creating your own style and fashion instead of wearing dresses made by someone else. Just go and buy the best sewing machine available in the market keeping in mind the instructions given in this guide.


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Saturday, September 29, 2001Johnson City, Tenn. -- The East Tennessee State volleyball team (9-1, 6-1 SoCon) won their sixth consecutive match as they defeated the Citadel Bulldogs (4-7, 0-4), 3-0 Saturday from Brooks Gym. The Bucs are now 3-0 at home this season. The Buccaneers jumped to a 8-3 lead when Citadel called it's first timeout. The Bulldogs just could not get back on track in the first match. The Citadel called another timeout when ETSU was up 16-3. The Bulldogs were able to score a few more times but ran out of time as the Bucs win the first match 30-8. Game two was very different for both teams. The Bulldogs never let the Buccaneers have moe than a five point lead. The Citadel team was tough in this match, forcing the game to go to 33 points to decide a winner. In a close, tough match, ETSU wins 33-31. In the final match, ETSU dominated again like they did in the first. The Citadel committed nine attack errors, which contributed to the 30-12 win by the Buccaneers. The Bucs' seniors helped lead the team to victory against the Citadel. Senior setter Carey Cavanaugh collected 35 assists, two kills, two aces, four digs and a solo block. Senior Amber Ciskowski also contributed to the win with nine kills, one ace, four digs, and an assisted block. Sophomore Joi Anderson earned her first kill in her college career. The Bulldogs were led by senior A.J. Watson who recorded 10 kills, four digs, and one assisted block. Sophomore Desiree Browning set her teammates up with 19 assists and recorded two kills herself.
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Well, I've thought a lot about what to cover in this new session, but have finally settled on a short class covering the many different poetic forms. I'm not going to cover poetic literary devices (alliteration, onomatopoeia, figurative language, etc.), since that would be a repeat of last year's "class". (However, I'm sure that I'll have to touch on many of those terms.)
Here are my goals, and I'll start working on class #1 right away, probably to be posted on Monday:
1. Teach the basics of several well-known forms of poetry: most of them have rules for rhyme and/or meter, subject matter, length, etc.
2. Give examples from literature, and when possible, from the Writing Challenge.
3. Suggest ways that each form could be used in the Writing Challenge.
4. Give "homework" assignments to help poets of all abilities to stretch their poetic muscles.
What else would you want to see taught in a class about poetic forms?
Here are some of the forms that I'd like to teach about. I'm familiar (more or less) with most of these, and I think they'll be the most accessible to FaithWriters poets. Are there others that I should add to my list?
blank verse
concrete poem
free verse
NOTE TO ANYONE NEW TO THE BOARDS, OR TO THE MASTER CLASS: This isn't a "class" in the traditional sense, not at all! I post a lesson, and the wonderful people here at FaithWriters add their input--often correcting or enhancing my efforts. We do a lot of back-and-forth dialogue, and by the end of the week, we ALL have a better understanding of the week's topic.
I don't have any particular expertise on these forms aside from a lifelong love of poetry, and several years of collaborative teaching with some excellent high school literature teachers.
There's no attendance taken, no mandatory assignments, no grading, no fee. Just writers talking about writing.


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Unity ceremonies are practiced in many cultures around the world, and the unity candle ceremony is one of the most popular. The purpose of the unity candle ceremony is to unite not only the couple, but both the families from the bride and groom's side. Both the bride and groom use a taper candle to light a single pillar candle - the unity candle.
The origin of the unity sand ceremony is said to be in Hawaiian or Native American culture. Nonetheless, this symbolic ritual is still practiced in modern weddings. Some churches and ceremony sites prohibit the use of candles, which is why the sand ceremony is a great unity candle alternative. But some couples prefer to use sand ceremony vases instead, because it can be treasured throughout their marriage. A unity candle melts and is blown out, whereas a unity sand vase can be displayed in a home as a keepsake. The ceremony is usually no longer than three minutes long, and instead of lighting a candle, the bride and a groom each receive a vase with a special colored sand in each. They then simultaneously pour their sand into the larger, unity vase. The blending of the sand symbolizes the two coming together as one, and unlike a unity candle, can be kept and used as a memoir of their elopement. It is not odd for a couple to leave a little bit of sand in their vase to represent their continuous individuality, even though they now act as one.


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ETSU men take 96-72 exhibition win over Charleston Bombers
Friday, November 15, 2002JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 14, 2002) - The East Tennessee State men's basketball team debuted with a victory Thursday night, dropping the Charleston (W.Va.) Bombers 96-72 at Memorial Center. True freshman guard Tim Smith (Newport News, Va.) put together the best all-around effort of the night for the Buccaneers, scoring 10 points, collecting a team-high nine rebounds, and dishing out seven assists in the winning effort. "I wasn't really worried or nervous," said Smith, who finished the game 5-of-11 from the field and 2-of-2 from the free-throw line. "I felt good out there, but it makes things easier when you have guys that can finish. Coach (Ed DeChellis) just wanted me to learn the offense, get ready and get the feel of the game." On this night, Smith was not alone as an offensive star for the Bucs. Sophomore guard Tiras Wade (Tampa, Fla.) scored a team-high 16 points, while sophomore guard James Anthony (Brandon, Fla.) and junior forward Zakee Wadood (Lonoke, Ark.) each pitched in 14 points apiece. ETSU built a 49-40 lead by halftime, but a 21-8 offensive run to start the second half was too much for the Bombers to overcome. Leading the way for Charleston on offense was forward Jarred West, who scored 27 points. Former ETSU star and Charleston native Greg Dennis (1988-�92) played for the Bombers, but was held to just four points.


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