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I asked this question in a different way recently (if you have limited space and obstacles is it useful to make sure that radials in key directions such as to Europe or Japan are closest to ideal lengths). Several including N6BV pointed out that when radials are on the ground, I would not likely hear any difference. Rich NU6T -----Original Message----- From: firstname.lastname@example.com [mailto:firstname.lastname@example.com]On Behalf Of David Gilbert Sent: Saturday, October 20, 2007 12:30 PM To: Eric Hilding Cc: firstname.lastname@example.com Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] Unique Short Radial Challenge Rick, maybe the experts will correct me, but I don't think symmetry is particularly important for a radial system. You should get better performance in whichever direction you have more and longer radials, but I don't think having fewer and shorter radials in the opposite direction should be a big negative (except in that direction). I've tried to model that same situation (sans salt water) several times with EZNEC (yeah, I know it isn't accurate for low wires) and shortening the radials on one side never seemed to have much effect on the other. I can't think of any reason why you shouldn't run radials into the salt water. Again, maybe somebody with more knowledge than I will know of one. 73, Dave AB7E Eric Hilding wrote: > OK, this is the where I get to confess my remaining ignorance about radials > and matching devices on shortened verticals. > > > > I have a "Unique Short Radial Challenge" for an upcoming 160m portable > situation. Several of my fellow NCCCers have made some suggestions, and I 'm > looking for some additional input before "measuring twice, cutting once" J > > > > This pix will help: http://www.k6vva.com/radialchallenge2.jpg > > > > The Yellow "X" is where I will be temporarily ground mounting a shortened > 160m vertical. > > > > The Yellow lines to the left and right represent what are planned to > actually be two bendy, curvy, zig-zaggy ¼ wave radials. > > > > The Yellow arrow points to the signal target direction over "SALT WATER". > > > > The vertical base will be about 20ft above and 15ft back from the water at > high tide (approx a 12 foot fluctuation twice a day). > > > > It has been suggested to also run one "short radial" down into the water. > As I've been looking at the pix, I keep wondering if maybe running at least > four "short radials" down into the water (sufficiently out for low-tide) > would help? I realize symmetry of radials is important, but I really can' t > do this going the other direction because of a house, etc. > > > > Assuming going *into* the water is cool, due to the non-symmetrical radial > situation, I'm wondering if the matching unit on the Myers Gladiator might > burp? I also have an HF6-V plus 160m coil (which would be easier to get up > in the rain and high winds), but think the Myers would work better. > > > > Should I ditch the planned two ¼ wave radials and just use a bunch of real > short ones within the allowable 180 degree ground pattern available for > radials (including some into the water)? If going into the water is OK, > what would be the best method of "connectivity"? What came to mind was > using some pieces of copper plumbing stuff at the end of the radials. When > it's time to pack up, I can see how much has not been eaten away J > > > > Tnx very much for any additional suggestions or lashings. > > > > 73… > > > > Rick, K6VVA * The Locust > > > > > > > > _______________________________________________ > > > > _______________________________________________ > TowerTalk mailing list > firstname.lastname@example.com > http://lists.contesting.com/mailman/listinfo/towertalk > > _______________________________________________ _______________________________________________ TowerTalk mailing list email@example.com http://lists.contesting.com/mailman/listinfo/towertalk _______________________________________________ _______________________________________________ TowerTalk mailing list email@example.com http://lists.contesting.com/mailman/listinfo/towertalk
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I've had enough political change. The old joke says, we give politicians billions, they give us change. The political machine has forgotten they work for us, not rule us. Public service shouldn't be a person's life work. Amazingly, the president is limited to two terms, yet our senators and representatives aren't.
We had a strong dollar with a strong economy. We were a manufacturing leader, a leading world exporter of goods. We enforced legal citizenship and were respected around the world. Marriage was sacred and patriotism was taught in schools. Politicians changed all that.
I think the problem is youthful voters never got to live in the America of 40 or 50 years ago. I sincerely thank the veterans and the people of that generation for the gift of growing up back then.
In doing my part for the change everyone is looking for, I will try my best not to vote for an incumbent or someone who has served more than two terms.
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Rockets coach Kevin McHale
-- On going with small lineup
"We were having a tough time with the bigger lineup. With Babbitt popping we were getting all kinds of problems out there. He was eight for 18 but he was four for eight from 3-point line. We just decided to go small and keep it spread out a little bit more and give our drivers a little more room to attack Jeremy and James. We put shooters out there. One thing Troy has proven is he can do that."
-- On defense in last two minutes.
"We had a stretch in the second quarter where we got so discombobulated. They were hitting threes and we were switching the wrong stuff. We did everything humanly possible in the second quarter. They had 39 in that quarter and they had 65 points the rest of the game. We kind of got our defense better. Monty has that team playing tough. They're a tough team. They execute and do their thing. We had to kind of pull a rabbit out of our hat tonight."
Rockets guard James Harden
-- On getting back into the game
"All the small things. We were trying to make home run plays. Our mindset was to grab rebounds. We were getting to loose balls, offensive rebounds and things like that. So we couldn't get out in transition but in the fourth quarter we kind of buckled down a little bit, got some stops and finally made some shots."
-- On how big the win was
"Key. We needed this win more than anything, especially for our confidence having Patrick (Beverly) and Dwight (Howard) back. Just to give ourselves a little cushion and to hopefully lock down that four seed, but this game was critical for us."
Rockets guard Patrick Beverly
-- On returning to action
"In the second half I tried to get my wind but we fought today. We showed the character of this team. J-Lin played phenomenal, James played phenomenal and Dwight stepped up. Rook steeped up. That was a big win for us."
-- On importance of win
"We just wanted to get our momentum back. We understood we were going to come in slow. Me and Dwight have not been in the starting lineup for almost two weeks, so we understood we were going to come out a little rusty, which we did. We kind of got our groove back in the second half."


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Both King County Executive Dow Constantine and Snohomish County Executive John Lovick released statements late Friday night on the Machinists' vote to approve a new contract with Boeing.
The machinists approved the new contract to build the new 777x airplane by 51 percent on Friday night. The new contract could be worth up to 20,000 jobs for the Puget Sound region and more than $20 billion for the local economy.
Lovick: "These past few months have been challenging for everyone involved in the 777X either directly or indirectly. The Machinists have spoken, and now it's time to move forward as we prepare to build the 777X and work to rebuild relationships. We have some amazing opportunities ahead of us as a county and a region. And, once again, the best aerospace workers in the world will be at the center of it all, building the finest airplanes in the skies."
Constantine: "Boeing workers build the best airplanes in the world. Tonight they have made the difficult decision to sacrifice in order to help ensure that the Puget Sound region will be home to the 777X, including the composite wing technology that will enable us to keep leading the world in advanced manufacturing.
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To the editor,
The NDP have uncovered the truth about the appointment of Glennie Langille to the office of the chief protocol officer by Stephen McNeil just two days after his government took office.
I now ask you just where is this so called open and truthful and transparent government that he talks about and the promise before he was elected to office. And now we have Diana Whalen the finance minster going around the province on taxpayers' money talking about the budget while the jobless rate stands at 8.6 per cent. The loss of jobs in the month of January was 1,700.
I would say every time there is a job loss it affects the economy of the province. Therefore the money that is spent by her office sending her around the province would be better spent in looking or bringing new business to Nova Scotia. For just in the past month there have been four business in the Highland Square Mall in New Glasgow close and that put more people out of work. So just what is the point of spending tax dollars on trips around the province when businesses are closing and people losing their jobs?
I would say the time has come for Mr. McNeil to stand up to his word and get of this patronage grandstanding and make good on some of his promises that he talked about during his pre-election campaign. After all as taxpayers we are his boss, are we not? I say to the premier get off your high horse and do what the people of Nova Scotia want. Jobs and more jobs and lots of them.
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A stunning burst of four goals in the first 20 minutes led to Liverpool hammering Arsenal 5-1 at Anfield on Saturday afternoon.
After opening the scoring inside 53 seconds, defender Martin Skrtel quickly scored a second goal with a fine header, before further strikes from Raheem Sterling and Daniel Sturridge emphasised the Reds' dominance.
Sterling added his second in the second half, with Arsenal's only reply coming from a Mikel Arteta penalty.
Here are the best tweets from a momentous day in this Premier League season:
Arsenal's Mesut Ozil started the day looking forward to the game, which would see his first ever appearance at Anfield. It was going to be one he'd remember...
My first game at Anfield Road. Looking forward. Go #gunners #coyg #AFCvLFC— Mesut Özil (@MesutOzil1088) February 8, 2014
Liverpool have a great attack but there's little to worry about in their defence and midfield. Arsenal must & can control the game.— gunnerblog (@gunnerblog) February 8, 2014
Our man @gunnerblog was confident that Arsenal could impress at Anfield, but they were in trouble straight away and fell behind when Skrtel nudged in a Steven Gerrard free-kick. But was he offside?
I guess offside rule doesn't count at Anfield pic.twitter.com/RQ2igTjRFu— Andy Kelly (@Gooner_AK) February 8, 2014
Liverpool didn't care though, and as the Reds swarmed forward at will, it wasn't long before Skrtel doubled their lead with a fine header from Gerrard's corner.
PHOTO: Thanks, Martin! #LFC 2-0 #AFC pic.twitter.com/fhzo74K36I— Liverpool FC (@LFC) February 8, 2014
The identity of Liverpool's unlikely goalscoring hero wasn't lost on many.
Glad I backed the Skrtel & Liverpool 14-0 scorecast #winning— Big Betting Blog (@BigBettingBlog) February 8, 2014
Skrtel's had his Weetabix today.— Footy Humour (@FootyHumour) February 8, 2014
Arsenal to bid £40,000,005 for Martin Skrtel.— Ian King (@twoht) February 8, 2014
Whilst it was all a bit too much for some...
This is ***ing ridiculous. #Afc— Piers Morgan (@piersmorgan) February 8, 2014
WAKE UP ARSENAL. For Christ's sake. We're getting absolutely shredded here. #Afc— Piers Morgan (@piersmorgan) February 8, 2014
Liverpool were in no mood to show any sympathy though, and quickfire goals from Sterling and Sturridge turned their 2-0 lead into a stunning 4-0 advantage, as the Gunners were completely overrun.
This is a crazy, crazy game. The Premier League leaders, who are unbeaten in 10 games, are 4-0 down inside 20mins.— James Pearce (@JamesPearceEcho) February 8, 2014
PHOTO: Just a reminder... #LFC 4-0 #AFC pic.twitter.com/LgLfYPkA30— Liverpool FC (@LFC) February 8, 2014
And typically, the jokes soon started flowing at Arsenal's expense:
I actually think Arsenal were pretty solid for about 52 seconds— Footy Memes (@LifeOfBaha) February 8, 2014
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Arsene Wenger had a quick word with Brendan Rodgers in the tunnel area just now. pic.twitter.com/NSJxYzIraj— Back Page Football (@bpfootball) February 8, 2014
Looks like Liverpool are playing FIFA on amateur mode— John NOT Terry (@BigJohnTerry) February 8, 2014
Liverpool were in no mood to stop the scoring though, and after the break, Sterling broke clear to score his second of the game, burying a shot past Wojciech Szczesny at the second attempt:
52mins: @sterling31 has his second and Liverpool's fifth, racing in behind and converting at the second time of asking #LFC 5-0 #AFC— Liverpool FC (@LFC) February 8, 2014
Arsenal finally had a moment to cheer when Arteta converted from the penalty spot, but it was undoubtedly Liverpool's day, and the jokes were about to flow once more:
BREAKING: Bayern Munich prepare for their Champions League clash with Arsenal. pic.twitter.com/qCfCzDq9FI— BBC Sporf (@BBCSporf) February 8, 2014
Liverpool players walking into the dressing room https://t.co/AwVSO39oOp— Now Football (@Now__Football) February 8, 2014
Ultimately though, the final word went to two managers with extremely varying moods:
Brendan Rodgers: "the performance was out of this world. The objective is to finish as high as we can. We will keep our focus."— Dominic King (@DominicKing_DM) February 8, 2014
Wenger: "It wasn't good enough. I include myself in that performance which raises questions about us. It's how we respond that matters."— Tony Barrett (@TonyBarretTimes) February 8, 2014


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The evening featured exhibits on famous and influential women, music and dance performances and a courtyard of "statues" where students in period costume gave visitors talks on the lives of women who made history.
"I was the first lady of the U.S.," said Cassidy Garbacz, 14, who was dressed as Eleanor Roosevelt and wore white paint to resemble a marble statue. "I fought for civil equality. I didn't just sit around, I actually did something."
Cassidy was assigned to research and impersonate Roosevelt for the museum.
"It was a fun experience," she said. "I think it's really good that we get into this. Women have done some great things."
Across the courtyard, Kiara Crispin, 13, was dressed as a statue of Wilma Mankiller, the first female chief of the Cherokee Nation."Women have fought and contributed very much to history," she said. "I feel like men and women both need to learn about women's history. These women have fought very hard to achieve what they have."
In order to speak with the statues, visitors were asked to drop money in buckets placed at the girls' feet. The school donated the proceeds to women's shelters throughout Gloucester County.
Principal Kathy McKinney said the evening was an opportunity to give both girls and boys some perspective on powerful women.
"It's about letting them know if you see a female surgeon, that didn't happen overnight," McKinney said. "I have two daughters myself. I always feel it's important to point out good examples. I think it's important here to do the same thing."
Deena Osmer, a science teacher at Clearview, helped to organize the event.
"It's important to raise awareness of how difficult it is just to be born a certain way," she said. "The women who act inappropriately are the ones who get all the attention. We want to show that you can get the kind of attention that everybody should seek — for doing good things."
Indoor exhibits included a video of positive role models and "anti-role models," displays of women who made strides in science and technology and a history of female spies.
Deborah Wilson, a Clearview guidance counselor who was instrumental in coordinating the evening, hoped boys and girls alike would take something away from the museum.
"We want to empower girls. You don't have to put up not only with domestic violence, but a lot of stuff."
She added that the cooperation of men was key to the advancement of women.
"They need to be a part of this," she said.
Superintendent John Horchak called the event "inspiring," and praised the way teachers were able to work various aspects of the school curriculum, from art and social studies to writing and science, into the displays.
"It's a source of pride," said Horchak.
As the night drew to a close, Wilson reflected on the mission of the museum.
"They can look at what some of these people have gone through," she said of her students. "It gives them hope for themselves."
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St. Anthony's Markis McDuffie was instrumental in the team's run to the Hamilton Park Summer League title, but that's not the only thing the senior has accomplished this summer.
The 6-foot-8 forward has most recently earned offers from big time programs like Witchita State, Maryland and SMU. Though he doesn't have any visits planned just yet, he's hoping to put something on the books as soon as this weekend.
"I think they're really good, I'm interested in all the schools," McDuffie said of his recent offers. "They've been talking to me hard, building a good relationship with me."
Saint Joseph's, VCU, Creighton, Rutgers, Duquense, Penn State, St. Peter's, Boston College, Fordham, Quinnipiac, Seton Hall and Buffalo have also offered McDuffie. He knows that VCU is especially interested in his commitment, but he says he "isn't high on anyone yet."
Rutgers is now targeting both McDuffie and his teammate, Jagan Mosely. He thinks Rutgers' move to the Big Ten could help in recruiting efforts.
"We see it as a local school, a school close to home," McDuffie said. "I know they've had a lot of controversy lately. But they're in the Big Ten now, so they've got to get big players now. That's a tough conference. I'm pretty sure they're going after a lot of top guys, see if they can build a better team. They're going to be good in the future. I guess they're in the conversation, yeah. I mean, I haven't made my decision yet."
Getting just one of the St. Anthony players would be big for Rutgers. The Friars haven't won a state title in either of the past two seasons, which is long enough to be considered a drought in Jersey City. But Mosely and McDuffie make up one of the best one-two punches in the whole state, and they know it.
"We are, especially this year," McDuffie said. "In state championship game, we've proven that we could be the best combo in the state. We're going to make things happen this year. I know the last two years we didn't get what we wanted. But this year, we're pretty hungry. We're really angry, we want it bad this year. I know our coach does, too."


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In response to a timely and informative article by Lawrence Ragonese about the opening of the new building at Greystone Hospital, several people posted comments on NJ.com, including:
"They could have put the fruitcakes at the Plaza for a lot less. Or rented one of the empty animal houses at the Bronx Zoo."
"$170,000,000 for a nuthouse?"
"Our governor cut the budget at Rutgers and instead builds a brand new Looneyversity."
Freedom of expression is essential to a free society. But a free society must also grant its citizens freedom from ridicule, denigration and abuse. All freedoms demand responsibility, and these comments and the objectifying attitudes they represent are neither responsible nor civilized. They also manifest an astonishing ignorance about mental illness.
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After bouncing back in a big way with Once Upon A Time In Mumbaai and then scoring an even bigger hit with The Dirty Picture, director Milan Luthria is now looking at making it big with Once Upon Ay Time In Mumbai Dobaara. As the film releases this week, we catch up with the filmmaker for a detailed chat.
Were you much more relaxed than ever before while making OUATIMD?
I think being relaxed and starting a movie somehow don't go hand in hand (laughs). How much so ever you may try, there are always bunch of nerves when you start shooting and then just before its release. This time around, there are even more massive expectations. Since I have got a new starcast together for a sequel, there was a job in hand to break the ice from the audience perspective. First few days were a little tense for me when I was trying to accomplish that.
Was the film's larger than life appeal a deterrent as well?
No, it was not difficult. See, OUATIM was made at the time of recession. We started the film in 2008 when not many films were getting green lighted and hence we had to be careful with how we spent money. When we started working on OUATIMD last year, times had changed, the whole marketplace had changed. Today, even if a film is an average affair, it will do 80-90 crore. We were clear that we were making a larger than life film and embarked on the journey with these expectations.
How did the presence of Akshay Kumar help?
Even today, Akshay is a very vital factor in making us all relaxed. He is the senior most in the unit and most successful in the crew. He is easy about his approach and the first thing that I learnt about him was that he is a very happy person. He doesn't believe in being tense and doesn't take any stress. He is disciplined and his life is quite simple. He likes to keep the crew happy. Even if I am stressed, he comes to me and asks me what is bothering me so that he can sort that out.
You have worked with Ajay Devgn extensively. Now Akshay was stepping in as a senior member of your cast. How was that transition?
We had one long discussion around how I wanted him to play his character. He said that he was a big fan of OUATIM and The Dirty Picture. He was humble enough to say that he would just follow my orders. It was good to hear him say that I was a major reason for why he wanted to be a part of the sequel. Later, he interpreted my vision and did his thing. See, he is a very clever and sharp man. Inke jaise experienced actors ko cheez baar baar bolne ki zaroorat nahi hoti. He has an experience of making over 100 films; he is quick to grasp what you are looking for.
On the other hand Imran Khan is a relative newbie. How was it dealing with him?
Imran has done certain kind of films and for him; it was a crossover to work with someone like me. Similarly for me too! It was a crossover to work with an actor of his kind. He adds certain dimension that perhaps not many may have been able to do in this role. We enjoyed working together. He is a lovely guy and very eager to excel. He wanted to really do well in this part.
After working with a hardcore actress in the form of Vidya Balan, you are working with relatively new entrant Sonakshi Sinha in a pivotal role. Wasn't that a risk that you took?
She is a delight to work with. Whatever I have seen of her work, she is good. I had met her at Salman's (Khan) place once or twice and had liked interacting with her. She was terrific with Dabangg but then I felt that she was quickly getting typecast. I feel that is not fair for someone who is so young and new. I had a different character to offer her, you know the kind with a 80s feel and a Muslim connect. It worked. Now that Lootera has happened, people have woken up to her talent. I was sure of it, from the beginning!
How sure are you of the 100 crores milestone been crossed with the film?
(Pauses) I don't think it is about a number. I feel that the way audiences are reacting so well to good products, we should do well. For us, it is mainly about seeing the House Full board out there. Honestly, we haven't remotely thought about how much money OUATIMD can make. We want to be known as successful and profitable filmmakers. We want to make sure that everybody makes a little bit of money at least.


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Update: Council administrator Casey Cashio said the proposal is intended to be introduced at the Feb. 26 meeting and then voted on March 12.
Three major Baton Rouge roadways are poised to be transferred from state control to the city-parish -- a move that could allow the city to make long-awaited changes to Government Street.
NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune reported earlier this month that the city-parish was working to swap ownership with the state of three roads: Nicholson Drive, River Road, and Government Street. Now, Director of Public Works David Guillory has added an item to Wednesday's Metro Council agenda that, if approved, would authorize the mayor to enter into an agreement with the state over those roads.
In exchange for taking control over the roads and their maintenance, the state will provide the city with $12.9 million in state "road transfer credits," which are essentially construction funds meant to help the city-parish maintain the roads for a period of 40 years. The state also must fix up the roads before it transfers ownership.
Transferring ownership of these roads is a major step for local planning officials who envision a "complete streets" system in Baton Rouge that serves cars as well as bicyclists and pedestrians.
City officials and the Center for Planning Excellence gave an idea of what that might look like last spring, when they held the "Better Block BR" event and temporarily reduced the lanes on Government Street to make more room for cyclists and walkers. Planners continue to envision reducing traffic on Government Street down to one lane in each direction, with left turn pockets in the middle and bike lanes and wider sidewalks. The next step in making that vision a reality is for the city to get jurisdiction over that road.
The proposal at the council meeting was submitted as part of the "administrative matters" agenda. Council administrator Casey Cashio said it is intended to be introduced on Wednesday and then voted on at the following council meeting on March 12.
Wednesday's meeting begins at 4 p.m. in the council chambers, on the third floor of the governmental building at 222 St. Louis Street.


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Understanding the Problem
At Adam's one-year checkup, Linda's pediatrician discovered
elevated lead levels in the boy's blood, prompting him to
ask about the age and nature of Linda's house. In testing
the building, the high readings near the entrance pointed to the
soil outside as the source, and when the soil was tested, it was
shown to harbor lead levels of more than 2,000 ppm (parts per million)—much
higher than the 10 to 50 ppm found naturally.
Elevated levels of lead in soil stem from decades of the element's
use in paints, pesticides, and gasoline. Because lead pretty much
stays put in soil, it remains in the ground around some houses despite
the fact that lead-containing products have been banned for decades.
Certain situations warrant testing for lead. Any house built before
1978 (the date after which lead pigments were eliminated in common
paints) may hold lead in surrounding soil from exterior paint that
was scraped off, or that flaked or washed away over time. Houses
on or near old farms that once grew fruits, vegetables, or cotton
also are at increased risk because lead arsenate was commonly used
as an insecticide in the early 20th century. In addition, houses
close to busy roads can harbor elevated levels from automobile exhausts
that formerly spewed combustion by-products of leaded gasoline.
Even some new houses can be prone to soil lead if they were built
over a previous home site, like the McMansions sprouting nationwide
over tear-downs of more modest old houses.
Because lead in soil does not tend to migrate, it is important to
test each potential problem area separately. For example, if exterior
lead paint is one potential source of the problem, take soil samples
at varying distances from the house—in the first 3',
between 3' and 15', and at 30'. Draw several samples
at each distance, combine and mix them (to equalize any variations),
then take from this composited sample the amount needed for testing.
If there's evidence of an orchard too, then follow the same
procedure around the trees at varying distances as well. It's
also a good idea to test the soil's pH, because acidity can
influence how much ingested lead reaches the bloodstream. Many private
soil testing laboratories, as well as state laboratories (located
at state universities), test for lead in soil.
Taking Action
How do you deal with a home that has high levels of lead in surrounding
soil? Moving, as Linda did, is one way, but certainly not the only
way. The approach you take should factor in the level of contamination
and the individuals at risk. Because kids play in soil, homes with
children face the most stringent guidelines. HUD and EPA both allow
an uppermost limit of 400 ppm of lead in bare soil where children
play, 1,200 ppm otherwise. Emotions run high on the subject of lead
contamination, but remember:
There is no automatic relationship between environmental lead levels
and those found in children because several mitigating factors—like
good nutrition and hand washing—reduce lead's absorption
or uptake.
There are a number of approaches you can take for dealing with lead
levels above the 400 ppm guideline. For levels between 400 and 1,200
ppm, keeping soil in place or putting some sort of barrier between
small, human hands (or clothes) and the soil is a viable safeguard.
Establishing a dense lawn, for example, keeps contaminated soil
from being tracked indoors on shoes and also acts as a barrier to
small hands. In areas where trees create too much shade and root
competition for a solid lawn, you can substitute a thick, shade-loving
groundcover like pachysandra. You can also lay landscape fabric,
topped with wood chips, on the ground to establish a barrier in
sun or shade. In flower and shrub beds, maintaining a permanent
mulch of leaves, straw, or other organic material is also effective.
Avoid any tillage. If elevated lead levels are confined to certain
areas—near house walls, for example, from past use of lead
paint—you can exclude children from those places with fencing
or by planting prickly shrubs.
Lead is not a plant nutrient, so roots take up very little of the
metal. The hazard from growing edible plants in lead-rich soil comes
from earth that clings to root vegetables or adheres to the leaves
of lettuce and leafy greens. Eating vegetables, fruits, or herbs
grown in soils with lead levels as high as 1,000 ppm shouldn't
present a hazard as long as root vegetables are well-scrubbed or
peeled, and leafy vegetables are washed well. Even soil lead levels
above 3,000 ppm shouldn't pose a risk for fruits and vegetables
that grow tall or that have smooth skins, which limit the chances
of holding airborne particles. (Nonetheless, bringing this soil
indoors on clothes, shoes, and hands still presents a hazard.) An
alternate gardening approach appropriate for any level of lead in
soil is to construct raised vegetable beds and fill them with new,
uncontaminated soil. Avoid deep tillage, which would bring lead-rich
soil to the surface.
Lead can exist in more than one form in the soil, and all forms
aren't equally able to find their way into our bloodstreams
when ingested. Dr. Rufus Chaney, along with co-workers at the U.S.
Department of Agriculture, has developed a method of "deactivating"
soil lead. This bioremediation entails tilling large amounts of
compost rich in both iron and phosphorus into the soil. You need
about five pounds of compost per square foot, or an 8" depth,
plus you must add limestone or wood ashes to make the soil more
alkaline. These treatments have reduced lead bioavailability by
more than 50 percent and work in soil with lead levels up to 2,000
ppm. Granted, this bioremediation requires a large amount of compost,
but the process is a one-time deal. In addition to deactivating
the lead, it also creates a very rich soil that, in turn, nourishes
dense grass growth that helps keep the soil in place.
Dr. Chaney is exploring the possibility of specially formulating
composts for lead remediation. Municipal composts from sewage treatment
plants work well because iron is added during processing to separate
phosphorus and prevent it from entering waterways; your backyard
compost isn't rich enough in iron and phosphorus to effect
this level of lead remediation.
One final way to deal with lead in soil is to remove all the surface
soil and replace it with a clean layer—what I call the Herculean
Approach because it's so labor-intensive. Thankfully, there
are many other options to consider before this act of last resort—or
moving like Linda did.
Lee Reich, PhD, gardens around an old house in New Paltz, New
York, and is the author of Uncommon Fruits for Every Garden (Timber
Press, 2004) and Weedless Gardening (Workman Publishing, 2001).
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Getting accurate
soil samples can be a challenge because, even for a
modest-sized problem area of 100 square feet, the amount
of soil used for a test will only be about two cups'
worth—or representative of about .002 percent
of the top 6" of the ground. When you think of
it this way, it's easy to understand why it's
so important to composite the samples you take in each
area in order to get accurate results.
A test area should be relatively uniform. Where obvious
differences in soil or topography exist, you should
subdivide these spots into separate testing areas. To
avoid non-representative samples, take a half-dozen
specimens from random spots within the designated area.
Remove surface debris like compost, sod, or plant residues,
then make a hole to sampling depth—for lead you
should sample the top inch, then the top 6" of
soil, separately—but don't use this first
bit of soil for your specimen. Instead, take a slice,
uniformly thick from top to bottom, from along the edge
of the hole you just made. You could also use a soil
Gather specimens from each test area and depth into
a separate clean plastic bucket. Thoroughly mix them
together, crumbling the soil while discarding stones,
sticks, insects, and other debris. Spread the soil out
on a clean baking pan to air dry for a day, then remove
two cups for testing. Throughout sample preparation,
it's important to avoid contamination from either
your hands or dirty utensils. Follow any packing instructions
supplied by the testing laboratory, and label the 1"
and 6" depth samples from each area—making
a note for yourself of their location on your property.
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This 1964 documentary returns to the battlefields where over 100,000 Canadian soldiers lost their lives in the First and Second World Wars. The film also visits cemeteries where servicemen are buried. Filmed from Hong Kong to Sicily, this documentary is designed to show Canadians places they have reason to know but may not be able to visit. Produced for the Canadian Department of Veteran Affairs by the renowned documentary filmmaker Donald Brittain.
When the Department of Veterans Affairs approached the NFB to make a film about the Canadian war dead of the First and Second World Wars, nobody was quite sure how to proceed. Filmmaker Donald Brittain, who had just finished working on the Canada at War series, was assigned to the project. Convinced that just showing cemeteries would be counterproductive, Brittain filmed the sites of famous battles as they appeared in the 1960s, with people having moved on and enjoying their lives. Yet the sacrifices made by Canadians on the battlefields are not forgotten by the people of these countries. Shot on 35 mm, the film would premiere in Ottawa in October 1963 with Governor General Georges Vanier present and play theatrically for the next two years. It would also be broadcast on Remembrance Day 1965 on the full CBC network.


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The Fine Arts Center Galleries at WKU, curated and maintained by the Department of Art, are comprised of the main, two-story University Gallery and adjacent 2-D and 3-D Corridor Galleries. Between 16 and 22 shows a year are exhibited in these three spaces on the second floor of the Ivan Wilson Fine Arts Center Building.
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The Fine Arts Center Galleries host exhibitions by local, national, and international artists working in traditional and new media from painting and printmaking to video and installation art. The Galleries are curated with the intent of displaying a variety of art to appeal to the WKU community and challenge advanced art students. In addition to providing direct access to a range of art, the Galleries offer opportunities for visitors to understand artists' ideas and processes. Whenever possible, the Galleries extend invitations and provide support for exhibiting artists to come to campus and deliver workshops, demonstrations or lectures.
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Gallery Hours: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm M-F
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GILBERTVILLE - You could not write a better script for West Marshall senior Devin Chesler.
Last season, he was forced to watch his team perform at regional duals after he and teammate Kyle Blocker were suspended for an off-the-mat incident.
Tuesday, Chesler was on the mat with a chance to clinch the Trojans' first-ever berth into the State Dual Team Tournament in front of an electric crowd at Don Bosco Catholic High School.
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West Marshall's Brandon Overman, left, tries to turn Don Bosco's Spencer Bruess to his back during their 182-pound match to open Tuesday's Class 1A regional final in Gilbertville. Overman won a 9-2 decision and the ninth-ranked Trojans upended No. 5 Don Bosco, 39-31, to advance to state duals for the first time.
West Marshall's Jared Johnson, top, tries for the half-nelson against Levi Bennington of Lynnville-Sully during their 145-point bout in Tuesday's Class 1A regional semifinal dual in Gilbertville.
Clinging to a 33-31 lead over No. 5 Don Bosco, seventh-ranked Chesler pinned Zach Hickson in the second period to seal the 39-31 win and the school's first trip to the team dual event. No. 9 West Marshall also beat the Dons for the first time ever, as well.
"I had to make things up to my team after letting them down last year," said Chesler, who went 2-0 on the day as the Trojans also took down Lynnville-Sully in the regional semifinals. "I had to come through for my team."
Blocker also felt he let his team down last year with what he called a "dumb decision." The top-ranked 138-pounder in Class 1A won both of his matches Tuesday, spending 1 minute, 45 seconds on the mat all told.
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West Marshall 51, Lynnville-Sullly 30
Don Bosco 63, Jesup 12
West Marshall 39, Don Bosco 31
West Marshall 51, Lynnville-Sully 30
170-Devin Chesler (WM) pinned Noah Zylstra, :32; 182-Brandon Overman (WM) pinned Jack Hardin, :50; 195-Chris Sjoblom (WM) won by forfeit; 220-Tyler Casady (WM) pinned Cooper Scandridge, :30. 285-James Long (WM) pinned Shane Thompson, :33; 106-Cole Nickell (L-S) won by forfeit; 113-Blade Sauer won by forfeit; 120-Malin Meyer (L-S) pinned Cole Needham, :55; 126-Jamison Goodyk (L-S) pinned Jake Goeke, 1:54; 132-Chad Berrey (WM) pinned Austin Newell, 3:56; 138-Kyle Blocker (WM) pinned Payton Scandridge, :10; 145-Jared Johnson (WM) dec. Levi Bennington, 6-0; 152-Meleick Meyer (L-S) pinned Joel Phelps, 4:45; 160-Caden Doll (L-S) pinned Renald Bouchard, 2:21.
West Marshall 39, Don Bosco 31
182-Brandon Overman (WM) dec. Spencer Bruess, 9-2; 195-Austin Schmit (DB) dec. Chris Sjoblom, 7-4; 220-Brian Weber (DB) pinned Tyler Casady, 3:36; 285-Jame Long (WM) pinned Alex Bagby, 1:09; 106-Jordan Schmitz (DB) pinned Blade Sauer, :56; 113-Cole Needham (WM) pinned Grant Barron, 1:34; 120-Jonny Schmit (DB) pinned Nathan Bradley, 3:35; 126-Nathan Schmitz (DB) pinned Jake Goeke, :26; 132-Dylan Rhoads (DB) major dec. Chad Berrey, 13-5; 138-Kyle Blocker (WM) pinned Chris Paulsen, 1:32; 145-Jared Johnson (WM) dec. Mitchell Corkey, 5-0; 152-Tanner Arnold (WM) pinned TJ Even, 1:48; 160-Dale Hilleman (WM) dec. Jake Hogan, 2-1; 170-Devin Chesler (WM) pinned Zach Hickson, 2:41.
"We certainly messed things up last season," said Blocker, who is now 46-0 on the year. "We made the right decisions this year and stayed focused. Devin is my best friend. I was happy he got to seal the win. He has come a long ways since his freshman season."
Before beating the Dons in the final, West Marshall (22-7) took down Lynnville-Sully, 51-30. But that dual really wasn't that close as Ferguson pulled state-ranked Tanner Arnold (152) and Dale Hilleman (160) in the final two matches to save them for the finale.
The task for the Trojans at the State Duals Tournament will be tough. The first team they will face a week from today is No. 1 Alburnett (29-1).
"It depends on the matchup," West Marshall coach Lonnie Ferguson said before knowing who his team would face. "There are some teams we will be able to match up with. I am not sure we can match up with Alburnett weight-for-weight."
The Trojans had no trouble matching up with their opponents on Tuesday.
They recorded six pins and took two forfeits against the Hawks, who dropped to 17-8 after the loss. The Trojans led 51-18 after 12 matches before getting pinned in the final two.
"We work hard for those pins, so at a certain point, you want to expect to get them," Ferguson said. "We like to tie up and throw people. And I don't think a lot of teams like to tie up with us."
Against Don Bosco, West Marshall scored five pins. The Trojans trailed 31-15 in the dual but knew they were in good shape with four of its five state-ranked wrestlers still yet to take the mat.
Blocker scored a pin at 138 to make it 31-21, Jared Johnson (35-10) won 5-0 to cut the lead to 31-24 and then Arnold (36-4) trimmed it to one with a pin in the first period.
The Trojans grabbed a 33-31 lead after No. 5 ranked Hilleman (36-4) beat third-ranked Jake Hogan, 2-1, at 160.
That left it up to Chesler, who came through with the match-sealing pin and then let out a big scream to the Trojan fans in attendance.
"It was a little bit of redemption for both Kyle and Devin, but we won that dual because of a lot of small things," Ferguson said. "Hilleman's win over Hogan was huge. And Chad Berrey losing by only major decision to the No. 2 kid (Dylan Rhoads) in the state was big, too."
Ferguson said the fact that three of their five ranked wrestlers hit the mat last in that final dual was a big advantage for the Trojans.
"The Lynnville-Sully coach actually did the draw, but I wasn't complaining," Ferguson said. "It is the luck of the draw sometimes and we got a bit lucky with that today."
Chesler said he was never worried when his team was down 31-15 midway through the dual.
"We knew we had some good wrestlers coming up," said Chesler, who is now 35-5 on the year. "We knew we could still pull it off."
Lynnville-Sully drew 170 as the starting weight in the first dual. West Marshall then jumped out to a 30-0 lead on the Hawks following pins by Chesler, Brandon Overman (29-14) and Tyler Casady (220). Chris Sjoblom (20-14) also got a forfeit win as did Blade Sauer at 113. James Long made it 30-0 with a fall at 285.
Berrey got a win by fall at 132 to make it 42-18 and then Blocker spent all of 10 seconds on the mat before pushing the lead to 48-18 with his first pin of the night.
"I want more this year there's no doubt," Blocker said. "Not being able to compete last year has driven me to be even better this season. You feel the pain of losing more than you feel good about winning sometimes. That's what has won me matches this year."
The Trojans have a goal of top three at the State Dual Tournament. It will be a tougher challenge now, knowing they will have to face a talented Alburnett team in the first round. That match will take place at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines. Alburnett beat Iowa City Regina 70-6 and upended Wilton 50-33.
"Getting to the state team duals was one of our goals," Blocker said. "But we think we can get a top-three finish. Our expectations are high and anything can happen when you get out on the mat."
The Trojans have five ranked wrestlers to Don Bosco's four. The Hilleman-Hogan matchup was the only battle featuring two of them. Don Bosco is one of the best wrestling atmospheres in the state of Iowa. The school used one mat for the final and used only three lights directly above the mat for lighting.


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GOODRICH, MI -- Hurley Medical Center and the Thomas Smith Memorial Foundation will offer free heart screenings at Goodrich High School from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, May 17.
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The tale of Moses the camel has gone worldwide charming readers from London to the Los Angeles Times.
Most commenters saw it as the feel-good story of the day. They praised the determination of Clackamas County rescuers who shoveled for hours to dig the 1,500 pound animal out of the sinkhole.
And they were touched by the tender care of the owners, Mike and Kim Dilworth, who raised Moses on lamb's milk and lulled the animal to sleep singing hymns.
Here's some of the comments:
Love it! Nice to have a happy ending, and also glad not to see a bunch of meanies on here complaining about the fire department doing this. It's not a fire, but it's good will, not to mention these are the guys I want pulling me from a well if it's ever needed.
Awesome story. When everything is just falling apart then their Camel......The kindness in their hearts is something most people who left a comment, have no idea of what that is. Love the story and the outcome. Bless your hearts!
a hero, is a hero ,is a hero, and fire fighters are heros. Big hearts, strong backs, tons of determination and a fantastic respect for life. I love this story. These two people have nurtured critters with love and devotion. And I am sure with lots of hard earned bucks. firefighters, police officers and all first responders don't turn the spigot off , ignore 911 calls, or poke along in their vehicles when that call for help comes out. They are all very special people and God bless them all. thanks for your great coverage of this story Big O!
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There are loads of great reasons to head outside and start digging. Research has shown that, in addition to reaping wonderfully tasty fresh food, gardeners enjoy many other benefits from the time they spend tending their plants, no matter how big or small their garden.
Planting and maintaining a garden can provide moderate cardiovascular exercise. According to the CDC, when you spend 45 minutes gardening, you can burn as many calories as you would from engaging in 30 minutes of aerobics. Gardeners have significantly lower body mass indexes (BMI) and are far less likely to be overweight, according to a study recently published in the American Journal of Public Health. So, if you're someone who doesn't get enough exercise and you want to see a tangible result from the effort you expend to stay in shape, gardening could be just the thing for you.
Many people find the benefits of gardening spill over into other areas of their lives as well. It can reduce stress and helps a lot of people sleep better. Many gardeners also report lower blood pressure levels and much less muscle tension.
In addition to the physical benefits, there's the pure joy of watching your plants grow. Gardening is a peaceful way to spend time, and it can give you a true sense of purpose. Gardening often helps elevate people's moods. The act of caring for and harvesting the fruits, and vegetables, of your labor can bring you great happiness. Plus it's just plain fun to get down and dirty.
Gardening is also a great way to get your whole family doing something meaningful together. In addition to learning how to work cooperatively, it helps children understand where their food comes from. Not only will they learn the basic science of plant growth, they can also learn important life lessons from planting and watching their gardens grow. Gardening teaches lessons in responsibility, nurturing and patience. They can even learn a bit about loss at the end of the growing season when their plants begin to die. But most importantly, they will learn how hard work can pay off and will likely come to appreciate what they eat and the effort it takes to produce it.
If you garden with children, point out how much better produce tastes when it's served fresh from the garden. Gardening can help expand kids' palates. Children who garden are far more likely to try foods they may have balked at tasting if they had not grown the food themselves.
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Easy Greek Salad
6 romaine lettuces leaves (torn into 1 1/2 inch pieces)
1 cucumber (medium, peeled and sliced)
1 tomato (medium, chopped)
1/2 cup red onion (sliced)
1/3 cup feta cheese (crumbled)
2 tablespoons olive oil (extra-virgin)
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon oregano (dried)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1. Combine lettuce, cucumber, tomato, onion and cheese in large serving bowl. Whisk together oil, lemon juice, oregano and salt in small bowl.
2. Pour over lettuce mixture; toss until coated. Serve immediately.
Per recipe: $2.61
Per serving: $0.43
Source: Oregon State University Cooperative Extension Service, Healthy Recipes
Nutrition Facts: Serving Size 1/6 of recipe (1 cup), 80 Calories, 60 Calories from Fat, 7g Total Fat, 11% Calories from Fat, 2g Saturated Fat, 0g Trans Fat, 5mg Cholesterol, 290mg Sodium, 4g Total Carbohydrate, 1g Dietary Fiber, 2g Sugars, 2g Protein, 15% Vitamin A, 6% Calcium, 15% Vitamin C, 2% Iron
If you're looking for great tasting yet healthy recipes for the foods you grow, take a look at the recipe finder tool on the USDA website at recipefinder.nal.usda.gov/ or at the recipes available on the ChooseMyPlate.gov website.
Did you know that if you are struggling to put food on the table you may be eligible for NYS Supplemental Nutrition Assistance program? SNAP helps low-income people buy nutritious food. It's well known that a healthy diet can reduce health care costs, so the U.S. Department of Agriculture is putting healthy food within everyone's reach. To find out more about SNAP benefit eligibility call 1-800-342-3009 or apply online for SNAP benefits at www.mybenefits.ny.gov/. SNAP benefits can also be used to purchase food producing seeds and plants.
It's just so satisfying to sit down to a meal that includes something you grew yourself. Plus, when you grow it yourself, you'll be certain that what you're putting in your mouth is fresh, safe to eat and loaded with health benefits.
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Every year for the past four years I have marched in the Holyoke St. Patrick's Day parade. Each year I bring the camera along and get what I think is one of the best views of the parade. That is the one from the street looking at all the folks that are out to see the event. I will update the page later tonight but for now I thought I would share some pictures.
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They're there for a reason
Taysen van Itallie ("An embarrassing fracas at state's top court," Jan. 5) would substitute his judgment for that of the framers of our 1947 state Constitution when calling for an amendment barring any popularly elected governor from refusing to reappoint a sitting justice for any but egregious conduct. The author needs a refersher on separation of powers.
The state Constitution provides the governor with the power to not reappoint any jurist precisely as the check on that branch of government.
Our court has mandated action that is ruinous to our state coffers — school funding cases being a prime example. It is the right of a governor to change the composition of the court. If the right is abused, the electorate will put the governor out of office. Jon Corzine was put out of office by popular vote.
The new governor is entitled to exercise all the powers of his office.
The state Supreme Court is not infallible and the governor's election confirms this view.
All the hyperventilating hysteria about contstitutional crisis is nothing but hyperbole.
Leave our constitution alone: The checks and balances are there for a reason.
Richard Ross, Watchung
Filibuster works
Re: "Say anything, but you must speak," (Jan. 5) Sen. Frank Lautenberg (D-N.J.) presents his case for making filibusters more difficult in the U.S. Senate. Though that may be a good idea, what was troubling was his example of how the filibuster is misused: "The Republican minority used a 'silent filibuster' to delay legislation to provide health care for (first responders) who became sick after working at Ground Zero. It was only after great public outcry did they relent and allow the measure to be signed into law."
It is hard to believe Lautenberg cannot recall the events as they transpired. The filibuster led the Democrat sponsors of the bill to compromise with the Republican minority to trim the size of the package from $7.4 billion to $4.1 billion, change the revenue source from a potentially job-killing corporate tax on foreign multinational companies to a more equitable excise tax on some foreign companies working with the U.S. and impose stricter controls on preventing abuse and fraud. Hardly a feeble "relent."
When my father approached 85 years old, we indulged him when he couldn't remember recent events. But then again, my father wasn't a sitting U.S. senator.
Eileen Brenner, Livingston
In "A $3 fee on homes would aid homeless" (Jan. 5), you quote those who oppose the fee on the grounds that it could "suppress sales of homes" and "taxpayers have had it with all these fees."
I believe the fee is very appropriate. It comes from people who can afford to buy homes in order to help those who have lost or may lose theirs. The $3 is pocket change to purchasers who are about to spend tens or hundreds of thousands of dollars. Home buyers don't turn their backs on good deals because of $3.
The quoted objections to the fee have more to do with political fee-phobia —and perhaps with attitudes towards the homeless —than with rational consideration of the amount of the fee, its purpose and the capacity of home buyers to pay it.
Brock Haussamen, Bound Brook
Jobs are priority
House Speaker John Boehner took over the House of Representatives last week. He promised he will see to it that from now on, Congress will reflect the concerns of the people.
Really? Then why is his first act an attempt to repeal of health care reform?
A December Bloomberg News poll shows that fewer than one in 10 Americans think repealing health care reform should be Congress' first priority. On the other hand, more than half of us say that tackling unemployment is Congress' most important task.
Why is Boehner ignoring the fact that repealing health care reform is not a pressing concern to a vast majority of us?
So much for addressing our real priorities.
Most of us agree that Congress needs to tackle unemployment. Let's get on with it, and not with another tax cut for the rich. We tried that for 10 years and it didn't work.
Who are the people whose concerns Boehner will address? Is it us, or is it a powerful minority of special interests that Boehner hopes will keep him in power?
Michael G. Busche, Sparta
Founding Father's viewpoint
Regarding your recent editorial, "Burn before reading" (Jan. 4), you argue that Rep. Scott Garrett's position favoring limited federal government and more state autonomy "ignores the spirit of the Constitution." And to back your opposition, you cite an opinion by Rep. Frank Pallone ("Washington and Jefferson envisioned one country," Pallone said. "If everyone's looking out for their own state, we become weaker, there's less unity.")
It seems you did not go back to your history books to see if this sentiment reflects historical truth.
In reality, Thomas Jefferson wrote that "the way to have good and safe government, is not to trust it all to one, but to divide it among the many. … Let the national government be entrusted with the defense of the nation, and its foreign and federal relations; the State governments with the civil rights, laws, police, and administration of what concerns the State generally; the counties with the local concerns of the counties, and each ward direct the interests within itself."
It's easy to spout opinion. Discovering the truth takes more effort.
Roberta Forcina, Ridgewood


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FLINT, MI -- A 21-year-old man who was spared prison after he killed a man during a robbery when he was 14 was one of the victims of a May 5 double shooting at Flint apartment complex.
Demorreaia Henry was shot in the neck around 6:30 p.m. outside of an apartment at the Evergreen Regency apartment complex on the city's south side. He is in critical condition.
In January, Henry was released from custody after he shot and killed Timothy Cooke during a robbery in January 2007 as Cooke sat in his car at Howard Estates apartment complex.
Henry, who was 14 at the time of Cooke's death, pleaded guilty Aug. 12, 2008, to manslaughter and assault with intent to rob while armed and was given a blended sentence.
The blended sentence allowed Henry the opportunity to be rehabilitated in the state's juvenile justice system and avoid prison if he stayed out of trouble. Genesee Circuit Judge Joseph J. Farah released Henry from custody Jan. 15.
Farah could not be reached for comment.
Henry was released from state custody over objections from Leyton's office.
"Our preference was that he remained locked up," Leyton said, declining to comment on the shooting.
But, information sent to Farah by the Department of Human Services said that Henry made great strides in his rehabilitation.
"He works hard and acknowledges appreciation for the opportunity to learn how to be a responsible man working an honest job," reads an October 2012 letter submitted to Farah by DHS on behalf of Henry. "His employer states that Demorreaia has a positive attitude, works extremely hard, and demonstrates good morals and values."
Henry's attorney, John Tosto, said after his client's release that Henry completed high school, found a job and grew socially in the juvenile system.
"Obviously, it's very, very unfortunate," Tosto said of the shooting.
An affidavit filed Tuesday, May 7, in Flint U.S. District Court by a Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives agent details the events of the shooting that sent Henry and 27-year-old Derrick McLendon Jr. to the hospital in critical condition.
The affidavit was filed as part of a felon in possession of a firearm investigation against the alleged shooter. He has not been arraigned or indicted on the complaint.
Genesee County Prosecutor David Leyton said no charges have been filed for the shooting and the incident remains under investigation.
Flint police responded around 6:30 p.m. May 5 to the apartment complex off Lippincott Road, between Dort Highway and Center Road, and learned two people had been shot.
According to the affidavit, the accused shooter told police he was at the apartment complex visiting friends when he began talking with two women. A short time later a group of unknown men "came out of nowhere and sat near the apartment where he and the females were talking."
The accused shooter allegedly told police that one of the men looked at him and asked, "What?". The accused shooter responded, "I'm not talking to you," according to the affidavit.
A moment later the same man again asked the accused shooter, "What?" and again he responded, "I'm not talking to you."
But this time, the accused shooter allegedly told police that all of the men stood up and one pulled out a large, black pistol from his waistband, according to the affidavit. The affidavit does not make it clear if one of the victims possessed the gun.
The accused shooter told police that the man with the gun pointed it at him, waited approximately three seconds and began shooting at him, striking him in the left knee.
The accused shooter responded by removing his .40-caliber pistol from his pants pocket at returned fire, firing 4-6 rounds, according to the affidavit.
When police arrived they found a Henry man with a gunshot wound to his neck. He was transported to Hurley Medical Center with a police escort.
A Hurley security officer told the Flint police officer that McLendon was also at the hospital with a gunshot entry wound near his right eye, according to the affidavit.


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The locked door behind me opened. Turning, I saw a young writer slink into the room. His body posture spoke clearly: "I am invisible."
"Hello," I said, breaking the silence.
The writer froze, and an astonished smile split his face. "Three years of coming here, and you're the FIRST person to talk to me!" As he sat down and eagerly asked what I was working on, I realized my mistake.
Portland has a reputation as a Mecca for writers. In fact, there are four full-time writers within a stone's throw of my house. Even so, I prefer to use a slingshot. (More velocity.)
While our genres may vary, we urban scribes all need a workplace where we can articulate the inner workings of our souls, a lair where we can utter the unutterable and then write those utterances down. That is, we need a place to write.
But to do so requires quiet. Luckily, our bustling metropolis boasts an oasis where writers can work in relative peace. I cannot reveal this haven's whereabouts other than to say that it's directly above the main entrance to the Multnomah County Central Library in downtown Portland.
The Sterling Room for Writers was crafted from a writer's fondest fantasy. Formal wood paneling bequeaths majesty to the chamber. A massive window frames the library's mighty elms. The sounds from the street below are muffled, and polished desks patiently await profound cogitations.
Best of all, the Sterling Room's door is locked! This bestows a certain prestige to the 500 writers who've been granted a key to it. But gaining entry means agreeing to the writing room's rules, and prominent among these is to "refrain from unsolicited conversation" while working there.
So it was that during my first visit to this inner sanctum, I forgot myself and greeted my talkative colleague. How naive. I blush at the memory! Based on subsequent observations, I've come up with an expanded set of guidelines for the writers' room.
1.) The first rule of the writers' room is that you do not talk in the writers' room.
2.) If you DO talk in the writers' room, never refer to your writing process. This may lead you to say something like "I am working on my craft." (Every time a writer says this, an angel dies.)
Furthermore, always avoid discussing your own projects as it can only end badly.
YOU (airily): Right now I'm working on a small prose piece for an obscure literary journal. [Modest laugh.] It'll probably go out of print before my stuff sees the light of day. And you?
OTHER WRITER: My autobiography is being filmed on Couch Street right now. It'll star Megan Fox and Brad Pitt.
YOU: I beg your pardon -- my spleen just exploded all over your laptop.
3.) Maintain focus. If someone knocks or jiggles the locked door's handle, imperiously ignore it. Let the barbarians jiggle! You are BUSY.
4.) Go low tech. The writers' room receives a wireless signal, ensuring that laptop-encumbered writers will fall prey to familiar distractions. My solution is elegance itself: I arrive armed with only a legal pad and a box of pencils and crayons.
5.) Persevere! It may take an hour of staring at the wood paneling to discover the unique essence of humanity. This can be a difficult level of concentration to maintain, so I sometimes give my eyes a rest. I might even briefly set my head down on my legal pad. And occasionally, I'll find myself being shaken awake by a memoirist who respectfully inquires about my "apnea."
6.) Be aware of the decibel level of your snacks. Eating potato chips or raw carrots may agitate your colleagues. A more sensible choice would be a watercress sandwich. Better still, keep your blood sugar high and your noise level low with silent spoonfuls of curd.
7.) Cultivate a tolerance for the diverse ways that writers consult their muses. Most will do so quietly. Others will hum, crack their knuckles, or rock in their chairs while murmuring, "Think! Think! Think!" Try coping by humming loudly along, confiscating the knuckle-cracker's knuckles or consulting the Central Library's resident psychotherapist for assistance.
All of these guidelines raise the question: Is it even possible for writers to write together in a mutual parallel co-arising of eloquence?
Answer: No! The better writers are at ignoring each other, the better the writing.
Perhaps it might be best if the writers' room were subdivided into soundproofed cubicles. Yes, it sounds antisocial, but imagine how freely the creative juices could flow. Bring on the raw carrots and let the knuckle-cracking begin!
-- Bart King
King is the author of "The Pocket Guide to Brilliance" and "The Big Book of Girl Stuff," among other books. Go to bartking.net


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Tyreke Evans, a 6-foot-5 shooting guard out of Aston (Pa.) American Christian, selected the Memphis Tigers over Villanova and Texas.
"I'm feeling pretty good now," Evans told a TV audience. "It feels great to be free (of the stresses of the decision)."
As a senior, Evans averaged 32.1 points, 8.8 rebounds and 5.5 assists for his team. Evans was also the MVP of the McDonalds All-American game last month in Milwaukee.
This is the second year in a row the Memphis Tigers secured a commitment from a Top 5 player. Last year John Calipari landed Derrick Rose out of Chicago.


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Aviation Security:
Challenges Delay Implementation of Computer-Assisted Passenger Prescreening System
GAO-04-504T: Published: Mar 17, 2004. Publicly Released: Mar 17, 2004.
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The security of U.S. commercial aviation is a long-standing concern, and substantial efforts have been undertaken to strengthen it. One such effort is the development of a new Computer-Assisted Passenger Prescreening System (CAPPS II) to identify passengers requiring additional security attention. The development of CAPPS II has raised a number of issues, including whether individuals may be inappropriately targeted for additional screening and whether data accessed by the system may compromise passengers' privacy. GAO was asked to summarize the results of its previous report that looked at (1) the development status and plans for CAPPS II; (2) the status of CAPPS II in addressing key developmental, operational, and public acceptance issues; and (3) additional challenges that could impede the successful implementation of the system.
Key activities in the development of CAPPS II have been delayed, and the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has not yet completed important system planning activities. TSA is currently behind schedule in testing and developing initial increments of CAPPS II, due in large part to delays in obtaining needed passenger data for testing from air carriers because of privacy concerns. TSA also has not established a complete plan identifying specific system functionality that will be delivered, the schedule for delivery, and estimated costs. The establishment of such plans is critical to maintaining project focus and achieving intended results within budget. Without such plans, TSA is at an increased risk of CAPPS II not providing the promised functionality, of its deployment being delayed, and of incurring increased costs throughout the system's development. TSA also has not completely addressed seven of the eight issues identified by the Congress as key areas of interest related to the development, operation, and public acceptance of CAPPS II. Although TSA is in various stages of progress on addressing each of these eight issues, as of January 1, 2004, only one--the establishment of an internal oversight board to review the development of CAPPS II--has been completely addressed. However, concerns exist regarding the timeliness of the board's future reviews. Other issues, including ensuring the accuracy of data used by CAPPS II, stress testing, preventing unauthorized access to the system, and resolving privacy concerns have not been completely addressed, due in part to the early stage of the system's development. GAO identified three additional challenges TSA faces that may impede the success of CAPPS II. These challenges are developing the international cooperation needed to obtain passenger data, managing the possible expansion of the program's mission beyond its original purpose, and ensuring that identity theft--in which an individual poses as and uses information of another individual--cannot be used to negate the security benefits of the system. GAO believes that these issues, if not resolved, pose major risks to the successful deployment and implementation of CAPPS II.
Oct 27, 2016
Motor Carriers:Better Information Needed to Assess Effectiveness and Efficiency of Safety InterventionsGAO-17-49: Published: Oct 27, 2016. Publicly Released: Oct 27, 2016.
Oct 12, 2016
Train Braking:DOT's Rulemaking on Electronically Controlled Pneumatic Brakes Could Benefit from Additional Data and TransparencyGAO-17-122: Published: Oct 12, 2016. Publicly Released: Oct 12, 2016.
Sep 14, 2016
Highway Bridges:Linking Funding to Conditions May Help Demonstrate Impact of Federal InvestmentGAO-16-779: Published: Sep 14, 2016. Publicly Released: Sep 14, 2016.
Sep 2, 2016
Aviation Safety:FAA's Risk-Based Oversight for Repair Stations Could Benefit from Additional Airline Data and Performance Metrics [Reissued on September 2, 2016]GAO-16-679: Published: Jul 28, 2016. Publicly Released: Jul 28, 2016.
Aug 8, 2016
Airport and Airway Trust Fund:Less Than Half of Noncommercial Jet Fuel Tax Receipts Are TransferredGAO-16-746R: Published: Aug 8, 2016. Publicly Released: Aug 8, 2016.
Jul 28, 2016
Hazardous Materials Transportation:Better Guidance and Planning Could Enhance DOT's Explosives Classification OversightGAO-16-715: Published: Jul 28, 2016. Publicly Released: Jul 28, 2016.
Jul 13, 2016
Railroad Financing:Stakeholders' Views on Recent Changes to the Railroad Rehabilitation and Improvement Financing ProgramGAO-16-714R: Published: Jul 13, 2016. Publicly Released: Jul 13, 2016.
Jul 7, 2016
Highway Safety:More Robust DOT Oversight of Guardrails and Other Roadside Hardware Could Further Enhance SafetyGAO-16-575: Published: Jun 8, 2016. Publicly Released: Jul 7, 2016.
Jun 24, 2016
Highway Trust Fund:Administrative Expenses of the Federal Highway AdministrationGAO-16-631R: Published: Jun 24, 2016. Publicly Released: Jun 24, 2016.
Jun 21, 2016
Intelligent Transportation Systems:Survey of Transit Providers Serving Small Urban and Rural Areas (GAO-16-639SP, June 21, 2016), an E-supplement to GAO-16-638GAO-16-639SP: Published: Jun 21, 2016. Publicly Released: Jun 21, 2016.
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