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Going Global: Chuck Todd illustrations for Global Press Journal
Since 2016 I have had the pleasure of creating illustrations for Global Press Journal, and in recent months I've been creating illustrations for GPJ Passport Podcasts on a variety of topics. It has been a joy working with the talented folks at GPJ including Cristi Hegranes (CEO and Founder), Krista Kapralos (Enterprise Editor) and on the podcasts with Kyana Moghadam (Engagement Producer and Podcast Host).
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Eastern Fox Squirrel illustration for Los Angeles Magazine
For the September issue of Los Angeles Magazine my illustration of a fox squirrel accompanies a Know Your Neighbor column by Jason G. Goldman. I have turned in artwork for October's column and am looking forward to more wildlife illustrations for the monthly column. As they publish I'll share.
Here is the link to the column with some fun facts on how non-native fox squirrels found their way to Los Angeles and Southern California.
Wildlife artwork for the new exhibits at Lindsay Wildlife Museum. One of the coolest projects I've ever been a part of.
The Lindsay Wildlife Museum in Walnut Creek, CA is part wildlife hospital and part wildlife museum where kids and adults can see animals native to Contra Costa County and the Mount Diablo area. The wildlife on display at the Lindsay are those that cannot be returned to the wild due to injuries or that they have become habituated to humans. You can see up close a mountain lion, golden eagle, hawks, snakes and many other birds and mammals.
Illustrations for the Lindsay Museum: I recently was asked to create illustrations for a new interactive flight simulator exhibit and for a field guide display. For the flight simulator I painted the wings, back and tail of a red-tailed hawk.
In the display the wings are life-size and constructed into a bench with controls and a monitor at the front. A kid (or adult) can lay down on the display, face forward to the monitor and can experience a hawk's eye view of flying over Mount Diablo. The illustration for the simulator is at the top of the post and was created in pencil, acrylic and watercolor on bristol board. I was able to examine and study specimans and had two red-tailed hawk wings as reference. What fun!
You can see what it looks like in action on the front of today's Contra Costa Times.
Story by Elisabeth Nardi with photos by Jose Carlos Fajardo and design by Chris Gotsill. Very cool. (Full disclosure: Although I work at the Times I was not involved with or mentioned in the story, nor did I design or art direct the package. Elisabeth wasn't even aware that I had done illustrations for the project until after she had worked on the story and I mentioned it to her.)
Here is a link to the Contra Costa Times story on the new Lindsay exhibits including a video and slideshow.
I'm also including a few other wildlife illustrations for the new Raptors Exhibit and for the new field guide display. The grand opening is next week, I have not seen them myself yet, really looking forward to taking one of my drawings for a ride. Thanks to Loren Behr, Michele Setter and Marty Buxton at the Lindsay Wildlife Museum and to designer Lisa Park-Steskal and James Freed on allowing me to be a part of something so special.


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Ask ten "experts" whether we are headed for a double dip recession, and you'll likely get ten different answers. And the press is having a field day with this ambiguity. This is not surprising since stories predicting economic apocalypse are almost as tantalizing as forecasting the next boom.
If you are already nervous about what's to come for the economy, following the press on this issue will only exacerbate your anxiety. And if you aren't anxious yet, you will be soon if you keep reading.
A few weeks ago, the New York Times featured a doom talker who sees the dow dipping below 1,000 and the economy crumbling in the way that makes people buy canned food and survival gear.
Dave Kansas of the Wall Street Journal provides a counterpoint with five reasons the cynics on the economy are wrong. (Note, however, that he didn't affirmatively declare 5 reasons for optimism….).
One thing that seems clear to me is how profoundly uncertain our economic future is, and how politicized the answer has become. Obama's economic team is out in force touting the success of the stimulus. Republicans have the House and Senate to gain by persuading Americans that the economy remains mired.
As for me, despite my general bent toward optimism, I'm feeling bearish on this economy. I haven't built any models to provide a quantifiable answer. But I believe that too many economic essentials are headed the wrong way to support a view that better times are coming soon.
States, cities and counties are drowning in debt, without any clear path toward solvency. Structural problems plague the American labor market. Political discord rules capitols from Sacramento to St. Paul to Washington DC. Nearly all the Federal stimulus money goes away in 2011 with no hope for additional funds. Small business credit remains very tight. You see where I'm headed on this.
Where do *you* think we're headed? Back to bartering, hunting and gathering? Toward a new economy that builds on mistakes of the past? Vote your vision in my poll. As usual, I'll report with the results.


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What is Enlarged Spleen?
The spleen is an elongated organ that is on the left side of the stomach in cats. Though the organ isn't essential for living, an enlarged spleen may be a symptom of a more serious or chronic disease that will need veterinary care.
Splenomegaly, or an enlarged spleen, is a symptom of another condition or disease. The enlargement is due to inflammation, which occurs due to infiltration of abnormal cells as a result of the primary condition. The primary condition that is causing the enlargement is typically related to the function of the spleen, such as filtering blood or synthesizing antibodies in the cat's body. The cat's spleen may either enlarge uniformly over the entire organ or enlarge asymmetrically.
Symptoms of Enlarged Spleen in Cats
Because the spleen is responsible for storing and filtering blood, removing old cells and foreign bodies from the bloodstream, and helping the immune system function properly, the cat may experience a variety of symptoms that warrant investigation in order to treat the primary cause of the enlargement.
- Lack of appetite
- Weight loss
- Enlarged lymph nodes
- Swollen abdomen
- Diarrhea
- Vomiting
- Abdominal pain/sensitivity
- Lethargy
- Weakness
- Fainting
Causes of Enlarged Spleen in Cats
There are a variety of causes of splenomegaly in cats, which include:
- Abdominal injury due to trauma
- Heart failure
- Heartworms
- Inflammatory bowel disease
- Infectious disorders, such as feline infectious peritonitis
- Cancer, such as multiple myeloma and feline leukemia virus
- Bacterial infection
- Autoimmune disorders, such as systemic lupus
- Splenic torsion (rotation or twisting of the spleen)
- Fungal infections, such as histoplasmosis
Diagnosis of Enlarged Spleen in Cats
The veterinarian will examine the cat, feeling for swollen lymph nodes and a swollen abdomen. In some cases, the enlarged spleen will be protruding through the abdominal skin and is noticeable with a visual examination. The veterinarian will need to know the cat's complete health history, all of the symptoms the cat is experiencing, and when symptoms first began.
A complete blood count, biochemical blood profile and a urinalysis will be taken. These tests will help the veterinarian determine the primary condition that is causing the spleen enlargement. The tests will also show how the other organs, such as the kidneys and liver, are being affected by the primary condition. The blood tests will typically also show signs of an enlarged spleen, which include a high white blood cell count, low hemoglobin levels (anemia) and abnormal cells that are causing the inflammation.
Diagnostic tests, such as an x-ray and ultrasound, will be performed. These tests will allow the veterinarian to view the spleen and the surrounding organs for any abnormalities. A fine needle aspiration may also be performed. During this test, the veterinarian will insert a thin needle into the spleen, drawing out a fluid sample for further analysis. In rare occasions, exploratory surgery may be necessary if a diagnosis isn't found with other tests.
Treatment of Enlarged Spleen in Cats
Treatment of the enlarged spleen will depend on treating the primary condition that is causing the inflammation.
Corticosteroids may be prescribed by the veterinarian in order to reduce the inflammation in the spleen and other organs. If the enlargement is due to a bacterial infection, antibiotics will be prescribed. Autoimmune primary causes will be treated with immunosuppressants, which work to suppress the reaction of the immune system. Cancer may be treated with chemotherapy, which will work to kill the cancer cells in the cat's body. Cats who are severely anemic may need to take iron supplements. Medications to treat fungal infections may also be prescribed.
In cases of splenic torsion or trauma, the veterinarian may need to remove all or part of the cat's spleen (splenectomy). This will be done in the hospital under general anesthesia. During surgery, the veterinarian will make a small incision in the cat's abdomen. The entire spleen or affected portion of the spleen will be removed and the blood vessels attached to the spleen will be clamped and tied. The incision site will then be closed. Surgery may also be necessary to remove any tumors or masses that have formed due to cancer.
Recovery of Enlarged Spleen in Cats
The cat will need to continue to take medication as prescribed by the veterinarian in order to prevent the primary condition from worsening and causing the spleen to enlarge once more. Follow-up appointments to monitor labs and medication will be necessary. If the cat had surgery, it's important to care for the incision site at home to prevent infection from occurring. Keeping the cat calm and stopping strenuous activities is essential in proper recovery.
Enlarged Spleen Questions and Advice from Veterinary Professionals
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I have an 8 month old cat normal labs and xrays with the exception of an enlarged spleen. He has lethargy and a fever of unknown origin 105 degrees. This happened before he got fluids and antibiotics at 4 months old and snapped right back into good health. He is currently in the hospital with the same symptoms plus anorexia. He is vaccinated and negative for feline leukemia and feline immunodeficiency virus. He is also moderately dehydrated. Any thoughts?
I suggest owners with enlarged abdomen/ spleen, test fir pk deficiency. I have had two Singapuras with it. Can cause anaemia, lethargy,weight loss.
Has your cat been tested for pk deficiency? I have a Singapura aged almost 13 who was confirmed. She now has enlarged abdomen, possibly spleen o.oee.to vet this week. Otherwise seems okay.
My 10 month Persian cat about a month ago his appetite changed. First the vet said change his diet I did and no improvement. Next it's a viral infection in the stomach antibiotics help for a bit and back to being sick then it was he has infection on the gums then sick again. This last week I demanded a X-ray and untrasound. X-ray showed fecal empaction and ultrasound showed possible IBS and spleen enlargement. Labs are also normal and negative on the viral infection. Today still no appetite/ vomit and I noticed he was breathing fast took him to the ER he's in the oxygen tank. His respiratory rate at arrival was 160 now it's at 45 still high but it went down. The vet did a chest X-ray and it's normal. Can all this be caused by an enlarge spleen and at this point should I have it removed biopsy and start my fit any on steroids. Please anyone advise. And can you tell me what treatment was best for your cat
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our 10 year old cat has a huge ascite, an enlarged spleen and a cystic liver, his red blood cells count and all granulocytes are very low. The vet does not know what to do and gave him some diuretics ( dexametazone). Is that the right treatment? I don't want to make him worse. could you please advice?
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My kittens skin has gone purple around her abdomen and her lips. She is very tired and only lying on her side. Her stomach is swollen. Very potbellied and it feels like there is a large squishy lump around her stomach about the thickness of a grape. She is breathing but heavily and irregularly but about 40 times a minute. She still eats well but her food is coming out the same as it goes in.
Her lower stomach sounds like it's full of air and fluid when I touch it.
What is this?
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My cat has always had issues with chewing wires, shoes, handbags, belts etc and occasional vomiting from the time he was a kitten. Around Thanksgiving this year, we noticed increased vomiting. We went through all his toys and found a few with loose stuffing that we threw away. No changes in diet. Then he started eating things he could find and throwing them up. Paper towels, pieces of paper, cardboard, excessive wire chewing, etc. We actually hid all our wires but it was as if he was looking for them. We called our vet and got him in right when he stopped eating cat food and begging nonstop for anything we were eating, which we fed him to help him eat. We also gave him bottled water his entire life and had to switch to well water since he started going into all the sinks in the house to drink it instead of the cold fresh water he had in his dish. We noticed he felt a little lighter and his coat was dull and he was sleeping all the time. The vet ran bloodwork and a urine sample and all is good. However, on an X-ray and ultrasound, he has a very large spleen. His spleen is taking up his entire abdomen. There are some spots in the spleen and near the spleen that are questionable. Right now, we put him on steroids. Not sure what else to do. We are hoping the steroids will reduce the size of the spleen but understand that there could be another underlying condition and therefore are only prolonging the inevitable. Any advice is appreciated. We were told that they coukd operate to remove the spleen but there could be more going on that we can't see and the surgery may not help at all and make things much worse.
I'm actually going through something similar, though the think his spleen is enlarged from possibly cancer. They too said they though because he is a Mainecoon mix that he may be a bleeder and that taking out the spleen could have complications or he can bleed out. Did you ever find what was wrong with your cat?
Check for a virus affecting the liver
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My 8 year old siamese started acting like he needed to hack up a hairball but nothing would come up. He would eat but throw up the food every time. Then he stopped eating altogether. Even his wet food which he LOVES and begs for. Vet did blood work and x-rays, all blood levels were good: thyroid, cell counts, sugar, etc. No fever. No sign of infection. She did say x-ray showed signs of enlarged spleen. She gave him fluids, B12, and anti nausea shot. Hes ate a tiny bit of wet food and kept it down. If all his levels are good and no sign of infection, what is it? Would an enlarged spleen cause him to not want to eat? Why?
Suggest test for pk deficiency. Why do vets not fo this??
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My 10 year old cat began havingg seizures. At a check up to reup her seizure meds it was discovered her spleen was very enlarged. Palpable the vet said. So much so that she stopped the visit and asked that I take my cat to a specialist as she was pretty sure cancer was to blame. Had other reasons to believe so. Called the specialist and the testing was extremely expensive and would also almost certainly cause a seizure. Also said if it is cancer, a splenectomy would not be an option due to kitty's small size. Didn't take her in. That was 5 months ago. Since then stopped meds and have not had another seizure. Kitty has good days more than bad as far as lethargy, appetite, digestion issues, etc. If cancer is to blame, what will the progression be? What should we expect?
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My cat went into the vets as she went abit skinny and tired. She was eating, drinking and going to the toilet fine. The vets done her bloods and said the bloods were fine but she does have some sort of infection so they put her on antibiotics they also said she had anemia too and they put her on steroids. They done a scan on her and said her spleen is englarged and said its possible she has a tumour. They said they can operate on the spleen as it would be high risk due to the anemia. But what I don't understand is why cant they needle it and test the fluid to check its deffo a tumour / cancer? I have to take her back in for a check up and re blood test. Any advice would be much appreciated thank you
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My kitten is 5 month old. Blood results say red blood cells are high at 10.06.The Neutrophils is low 22, lymphocytes are high 68 and Eosino is low,8. The SGOT/AST is high 59.30. and SGPT IS HIGH AT 102. The creatinine is low at .60. the vet gave him liver med but he isn't eating at all. should I force feed him? Also what's wrong with him
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Hi my cat had an episode of FLUTD. During his X-ray the vet saw what could potentially be an enlarged spleen. My cat was sedated for the X-ray, and had been on prasozin and buprenorphine previous to the X-rays. His blood work and urinalysis came back normal, but my vet is recommending an ultrasound, with another round of sedation. Could the enlarged spleen have been from the FLUTD or from the sedative administered prior to the X-ray?
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My cat may have a UTI. We just toom another cat of ours in for a similar issue so money to take our Alice to a vet is non-existent right now. It appears that she can urinate a little bit. I've also noticed an upper part of her, completely to the side, chest area there is a soft swollen area. She doesn't like for it to be touched.
My cat is still playing and mostly herself.
Do you think my cat is going to die because of this? I'm so anxious and have been up all night worrying about my other baby now.
Then other cat mentioned previously went in for similar symposium but the vet said that it was more than likely allergies. He gave my cat an antibiotic shot and a dexamethasone shot.He didn't receive a urinalysis because the doctor couldn't find any blockage and the cat appeared to have a normal bladder.
I really need help. I know she needs to go to the vet regardless but what can I do until I get the money?
Sorry for the plethora of inquiries I'm just desperate.
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My Lola has been having diarrhea and vomiting for 1 week took her to the vet and her blood work come normal and her urine come that she has a urinary track infection. They gave her some pills and her vomiting stopped but not the diarrhea. They ended up doing a ultra sound and found she has a enlarged spline and her lymph node are swollen and she has a bowel inflammation. So they gave her the prednisone 15 mg. It's been 5 days and no vomiting which that god is great but she's still having diarrhea. And when she's pooping I guess her feet not holding her coz she fall into it.
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My nearly 16 yo cat was diagnosed and had surgery for a rare, aggressive form of breast cancer of the mammary ducts. She has since then surpassed her prognosis and returned mostly to her old self, outliving the predicted life expectancy by 17 months. I am so thankful. She has developed at least one other small tumor, that she has had for several months now, that doesn't appear to be growing very quickly, which after much consideration and discussion with the vet, we've decided not to put her through further surgery for this aggressive cancer and her high anxiety levels leaving our home or dealing with other people.
We returned home Saturday after a week away, I noticed a swollen lump in her lower left abdominal region, elongated and rounded on the ends. She continues to have regular bm's, urination, and continues to eat and drink. She however is excessively grooming the inside of that left upper thigh. She has thrown up a few times, usually bile and it rocks her off her feet it is so forceful. Not a completely alien occurrence. The only other odd behavior I have noticed is at times she goes to drink water and she meows at me. I wash her container, gotten fresh water, changed containers, and still she will meow after a small sip.
My sister took care of her during our absence but our pet is a one person cat. So the chance of my sis getting a glimpse of her belly much less a touch was slim to none, so she had no idea.
Is there anything else this can be other than the spleen? It is visible through the skin, but is not attached, and feels somewhat soft but firm.
Thank you!
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15 year old cat stopped eating. Went to vet first for a blood test- which showed nothing- then an xray. They are suggesting a sonogram because they think there is a mass or enlarged splean pushing some of the other organs outword. My cat has always had vomiting issues and has had tests done in the past that show nothing. She also has an overactive thyroid. Vet gave her fluid and anti nausia medication and now Shell eat if i feed her but has difficulty on her own. Since nothing showing in her blood- what coykd it be
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I have a 16 year old cat who's been diagnosed with splenomegaly. In addition to this recent diagnosis, he was also recently diagnosed with diabetes mellitus, stage one chronic renal failure and is now developing congestive heart failure along with a mass that has developed in his liver within the last month. The initial intent was to have his spleen removed; but his vet has mentioned that given these other conditions, my cat's health could potentially crash after the surgery. My question is if there's alternate treatments that can be done to treat or reduce my cat's splenomegaly.
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Cat seems to hack/cough like a hairball is coming, but nothing comes. It's random. Just started after we moved to another state (also near a coal plant). Vet gave hairball medication but hasn't worked. She crackles/wheezes afterward. She crouches and stretches her neck out and twists her head to the side when she does the coughs. Vet said her lungs sound clear. He said X-ray of lungs look fine, but online it said I shouldn't see branches in her lungs (I see very faint gray lines). The rest of her lungs are black (air). What could this be? He didn't say anything about her heart and just chalked it up to an allergy (because she wasn't coughing there at the clinic). I said it was random times but he dismissed it. I'm afraid it could be asthma.
On an x-ray you will still see faint grey lines as the trachea, bronchi etc… of the lungs are made up of tissue which partially block the x-rays passing through them, bones block all of the x-rays and air blocks nothing (the film starts clear and the x-rays turn the areas black). There are many different causes for hacking cough including allergies, chemical irritation, heart failure, laryngeal problems etc… If you are still concerned, you may visit another Veterinarian for an examination; ask your original Veterinarian for a copy of the x-ray (so you don't need to pay again). Regards Dr Callum Turner DVM
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Major swollen belly.
A major swollen belly in a cat (especially geriatric cats) is more likely to be caused by fluid in the abdomen (ascites), which would also cause lethargy, weakness and breathing difficulties (either from fluid in the lungs, pressure of fluid against diaphragm or both). Causes may be due to liver damage, infection, inflammation, low blood protein or tumours. You would need to take Precious to your Veterinarian for examination and blood tests (as well as possibly x-rays) to help determine the cause and possible treatment. Regards Dr Callum Turner DVM
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Education Officer calls for better supervision of student's safety- November 14, 2018
Assistant Chief Education Officer Dr. Jeffrey Blaize has said that the issue of supervision and safety of our students is of great importance.
He made that statement while speaking at the National Early Childhood Development Symposium at the Goodwill Parish Hall on Monday.
"The issue of supervision and collaboration in ensuring that the ECE Administrators and our primary school principals work collaboratively to ensure supervision and safety of the students in our care," he stated, noting that legislation dictates that the education system has a "mandate to ensure education at all levels, and ECE is certainly one of these levels."
He further noted that the role of parents is of significant importance to this effort.
"One of the most significant partners in our effort is that of the parent community," Dr Blaize added, as he called on the parents to work with the local institutions in their communities and the Minister of Education that they work together to ensure that the sector is well supervised and efficiently managed.
Dr. Blaize added that the High Scope Curriculum in many of the Early Childhood Sectors ensures that the learning of students and the exposure is what it is expected to be.
He then called on the Higher Learning Education to put more emphasis on Early Childhood Education.
"I want to use this medium as well to call on the Higher Learning Institutions to place more emphasis on training on the ECE," he said noting that continuous professional growth and development training for our Early Childhood Educators and certification will establish them as professionals.
"Because it's only with training and professional growth that we can deliver the excellent service that we expect the education division to deliver," Dr. Blaize further added.


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Yen flat as busy regional data flow noted, China PMIs upbeat
The yen turned flat after early gains on Friday after mixed data on household spending, jobs and prices with China manufacturing coming in on the upside.
USD/JPY changed hands at 111.94, up 0.01%, while AUD/USD traded at 0.7647, up 0.08%. GBP/USD rose 0.18% to 1.2492.
China's semi-official manufacturing PMI rose to 51.8, the China Federation of Logistics & Purchasing (CFLP) said Friday, beating the expected 51.6 level and releasing the figures one day ahead of the normal first of the month release and ahead of the Caixin PMI figures.
Earlier in Japan, household spending for February slumped 3.8% year-on-year, compared to a 1.7% decline seen. On a monthly basis however it rose 2.5%, beating the expected 0.4% rise.
Separately, national core CPI fell 0.2% for February year-on-year as expected, while unemployment dipped to 2.8% from 3.0%. Provisional industrial production for February rose 2.0% month-on-month, beating the expected 1.2% increase.
Australia reported private sector credit for February up 0.3%, missing a 0.5% gain expected month-on-month.
The U.S. dollar index, which measures the greenback's strength against a trade-weighted basket of six major currencies, eased 0.10% to 100.35.
Overnight, the dollar rose against a basket of major currencies on Thursday, after a flurry of bullish comments from Federal Reserve officials offset news that the Trump administration is studying ways to penalize currency manipulators.
The greenback dipped briefly, after CNBC reported Thursday, the Trump administration is "assessing the scope of its power to penalize countries whose currencies it believes are undervalued".
In what was quiet day on the economic data front, better than expected U.S. gross domestic product (GDP) and a flurry of bullish comments from Cleveland Fed President Loretta Mester and San Francisco Fed President John Williams supported upside momentum in the greenback.
The Commerce Department earlier reported that U.S. gross domestic product grew faster than previously reported in the fourth quarter.
Cleveland Federal Reserve reiterated her hawkish view concerning interest rate hikes Thursday, as she said that "further removal of accommodation via increases in the fed funds rate will be needed" should economic conditions "evolve as anticipated".
Fed President John Williams, tapered some of his bullish rhetoric on the U.S. economy, after he said even though the economy shows "consistent" and "encouraging" signs, "housing still isn't quite back".
Meanwhile, sterling held firm a day after Prime Minister Theresa May triggered Article 50.


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Come to the sixth annual Confections for a Cause event!
The biggest bake sale you've ever seen!
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Fill a to-go container for a donation of $5 (small size) or $8 (large size)
Sponsored by the Department of Communication Disorders, Special Education, and Disability Services and the student organizations in our department
The purpose is to promote awareness of ovarian cancer and to raise funds to support the research efforts of the Sandy Rollman Ovarian Cancer Foundation. We do this in support of those in our department who have lost someone to ovarian cancer (including Vickie Johnson, administrative assistant in our department, and also to at least one student who lost a family member just last year).
Come buy baked goods for yourself, to share with your department or class, or to take home to family and friends—all while supporting a great cause!


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Posted: Wed Aug 04, 2004 5:50 am
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well my buddy has a 10lb tank with all the stuff i need braded lines blah blah wet kit and a bunch of diff nossels and such. i think i will buy it off of him. its on a 95 seville with the northstar. he is getting a bigger system later he said. so i might buy it.
but first thing is i need a a/f gauge, oil pressure gauge, and widband o2 and i figure i will just use the widband off the escort for now. until i can afford a good widband. i will be only running a 55shot the biggest (for now, work myself up from 35.. etc..)
ig ot a sohc auto.. none tbi.. so i got the 100hp. and full bolt ons. (except header)
should i get a 2.25inch mandrel bent exhaust or just stick with my 2.25inch crush bent exhaust? and save that $$ towards soemthing else?
gonna get a compression testa nd leak down test in the next few days. and see how i am running.
so base kit nos
escort o2 sensor
a/f gauge (proball autometer or faze)
oil pressure gague (autometer or faze)
1 dual gauge pod bracket thing..
run premium gas.
that sound good for a starter?
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Posted: Wed Aug 04, 2004 6:26 am
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You dont necessarily need an oil pressure guage. I hear that autometer guages suck, but I dont know for a fact. Something else to think about is colder plugs. With the exhaust, you might wanna think about bumping it up to 2 1/4" mandrel. Any larger on teh SOHC and you might actually lose power when youre not spraying.
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Posted: Wed Aug 04, 2004 6:37 am
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the escort never came with a wideband sensor.
otherwise it sound snice.
even the nbo2 will work for a nitrous system.
simple pseudocode:
you or your engine=fuct, period
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Posted: Wed Aug 04, 2004 7:31 am
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Dyno time my friend, 95% of them monitor o2 with a wide band setup. Its not as expensive as youd think either, look around...
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Posted: Wed Aug 04, 2004 7:42 am
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I hear that autometer guages suck
I've heard nothing but praise
and save that $$ towards soemthing else?
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Posted: Wed Aug 04, 2004 11:55 am
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bah dohc. gonna get one sooner or later nitrous is just to keep me happy until i can get real money.. saved and such. then might do a swap or omething.
ok so what would you recommend for a starter kit?
also i heard about the oil temp gaugue cause if something is fuckingup during spraying the oil temp (or was it pressure) is the first thing to go up and you know when to shut down to not kill the engine. kinda like a backup. for the a/f widband
so i though the widband (3 wire 1 headed) escort sensor was good to use for nitrous?? or is is just a heated narrow band sensor thats better then the narrow we got now on saturns?
and the exhaust i think i will see how it feels with the crush bend first. and then go to mandrel.. like you said i think it will be on the event horizon of beging up big and not enough back pressure..
i dont plan to spray that often just when highway passing and at the track and such. which wont be that often.
you guys sudgest high flow cat? i got the oem one still and i am at 100,000miles. and also i got v-power plugs as we speak.. or was it G-power... gonna check today. and its .35 right for nitrous? not .40 to gap them.
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You will spray more often than that. Trust me, I was only running a 25 shot and used it WAY to often for it being untuned.
The Nitrous Works has a new kit out. Its the universal wet EFI. I "had" that for a week. It works well. It works on any vehicle with 40 PSI of fuel pressure. Whats so great about it you ask? Its 100$ cheaper than an nos or nx kit.
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Posted: Wed Aug 04, 2004 5:19 pm
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aight, the difference between the escort O2 sensor and ours is the escort is a 3 wire heated, its still a narrow band sensor. If I were you I wouldn't waste my money on an autometer a/f gauge, there other gauges are good but the a/f gauge just looks like something that belongs in nightriders car because is bounces back and forth way to fast and has too few LEDs to get a good idea of where your at. I'd get the halmeter if your going n/b O2 or if you want a true wideband setup get something like the AEM UEGO system, several members here are running that and seem to like it alot. Also, on the oil pressure guage I have one and I like it because it'll tell you sooner if theres something wrong with the oil in the car (say empty etc) than the stock idiot light that only tells you that there is no oil in the car. As for the plugs I'd definately recomend getting the one step colder NGK's, you can pick em up at any Autozone for like ten dollars or so, they're the BKR6E-11's. One last thing, on the jets for the northstar I would suggest checking to make sure that there the same size for your application since shot sizes and jets can vary slightly from engine to engine.
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One last thing, on the jets for the northstar I would suggest checking to make sure that there the same size for your application since shot sizes and jets can vary slightly from engine to engine.
With Nitrous Express the jets are universal. The shot sizes varies with jet per car but an "Import" 35 jet is no different than a "GM" 35 Jet. and by 35 I mean jet size not HP shot size.
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Posted: Wed Aug 04, 2004 6:55 pm
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anyone have any prices on a
hamlet 30 and a escort sensor.
i want to be safe but not spend f my budjet on my gauges and widband.
i heard the hamlet autometer was one of the best. and i believe POC recommended it with the escort sensor. on one of the FAQ of nawwwwssing.
and ya.. i probally will be using it alot.. knowing me.. hmm i want to pass this guy.. *arm.. pllusssh.. lol... awww its gonna be fun..
good thing for me. a 10lbs bottle will cost me 75 tax in. to fill.. thats probally expensive for you guys.. but its cheap for me. 5 bux a pouns i think or something like that. 5-6 dollars.
i think i might go take a look at summits stuff there selling and such? and check out that kit you got there saturnkid.
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Posted: Wed Aug 04, 2004 7:03 pm
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Its a HALMETER, not a hamlet
The Halmeter AF30 retails for over a hundred bucks new. Try Ebay.
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Posted: Wed Aug 04, 2004 7:16 pm
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ok well according to you Poc
get that baby, and the escort sensor. to take care of that problem.
and then just now a nitrous kit.. hmm can you just buy a bottle?.. i am thinking if that one guy has that sneeky pete kit still i will just buy that and buy a larger bottle. or look on e-bay for soemthing..
oh and nother thing i couldnt find. or get clerification on. an automatic can you spray thru the gears? or do i have to let off between shifts..??
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Posted: Wed Aug 04, 2004 11:02 pm
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On al smaller shot, you are OK to spray through gears. Worry about it if you go higher than a 35 shot. Even a 50 might be ok...?
My auto was happy spraying through the shift on the 25. Didnt even belch or flinch.
The kit worked great. It "may" be for sale soon. Depends on whether or not summit will accept my return or not.
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Posted: Thu Aug 05, 2004 12:03 am
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hmm thats good to know.
i will probally run a 35 or a 25 like you until i get comfortable and figure out the whole air/fuel and blah blah stuff.. then bump it up to a 50 or 55.. and see how my car likes it and then maybe go to 75... but more liely iwill stick with a 35-50 shot. unless i get forged internals.
question should i forget them halmeter af30. and just get a afc ?? cause whats the points of just seeing how bad lean or rich i am when i cant do anything about. (i think...)
some people i believe are running afc and widband or escorts.. so you can tune on the fly right?
but i think a/f would work for now.. unless i can get a afc for cheap.
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Posted: Thu Aug 05, 2004 12:18 am
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the hallmeter, and s-afc do diferent things.
the hallmeter monitors o2 sensor outpout.
the s-afc changes map sensor to teh computer.
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Despite having her right leg amputated at age five, Bonnie St. John became the first African-American ever to win medals in Winter Olympic competition, taking home a silver and two bronze medals at the 1984 Winter Paralympics in Innsbruck, Austria. In recognition of this historic achievement, Bonnie was quoted on millions of Starbucks coffee cups and was honored with her portrait in the Main Hall of Trinity College at Oxford as a distinguished alumna.
Bonnie has achieved the highest levels of success in a variety of endeavors throughout her life. In addition to her success as a Paralympic athlete, she is a bestselling author, a highly acclaimed keynote speaker and leadership consultant for the Fortune 500, a television and radio personality, and an experienced conference facilitator. She graduated Magna Cum Laude from Harvard University, and won the Rhodes Scholarship to Oxford, taking an M.Litt. in Economics. Upon her return to the United States, Bonnie was appointed by President Clinton as a Director for Human Capital Issues on the White House National Economic Council.
Today, Bonnie travels the globe speaking, leading seminars, and researching her various writing projects. As CEO of the Blue Circle Leadership Institute, Bonnie leads several international virtual leadership programs including Transformational Leadership – designed to address the unique challenges of multicultural women in the workplace. The celebrated author of seven books, Bonnie co-authored her latest work, MICRO-RESILIANCE: Minor Shifts for Major Boosts in Focus, Drive, & Energy, outlines a quick, easy, and immediately effective program of tools and techniques to give you a competitive edge in today's dynamic world of changes and challenges.
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Last week, U.S. Senator Angus King (I-ME) sent a letter to the Presidential Commission on Election Administration with a simple message: protect the rights of independent voters.
Most states have an electoral system that favors the two mainstream political parties and denies millions of voters a meaningful and equal voice at the voting booth.
As the election commission considers solutions to make the voting process easier for voters nationwide, King urged members not to overlook the growing voting bloc of independent voters.
Dear Commissioners Bauer and Ginsberg: Today, fewer Americans are enrolling in political parties. The standard voting mechanisms and procedures throughout the country have worked in the past because the vast majority of the population was enrolled in either major party. In Maine, for example, election clerks who assist with ballots are members of the three parties (Democratic, Green Independent, and Republican) but independents (who are termed "unenrolled" and in Maine include up to 36% of the population) -- do not have election clerks who can ensure the integrity of the voting process. I hope that as part of your review of the nation's voting problems that you look for situations similar to this. An established system should be regularly evaluated to determine if parameters to be updated to reflect the changes that occur in all societies. As an Independent United States Senator and former Independent Governor of Maine I believe voters not enrolled in a political party should be afforded the same rights given to voters who are enrolled in either party. I thank you for the important role you are performing in improving the sacred right of voting by your participation on the Presidential Commission on Election and Administration. Sincerely, Angus S. King, Jr. United States Senator
The progress the commission is making in improving elections is up to debate, but a major concern among many nonpartisan groups and independent-minded voters is that the members of the election commission are not doing enough to protect the vast, diverse, and growing segment of the electorate that wishes not to affiliate with either major party. While Senator King's letter does not address just how deep this problem goes, it does urge the commission to listen to groups it has for the most part ignored.
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Sarah Kaufman received a BA from Haverford College and an MFA from Virginia Commonwealth University. She has had solo exhibitions of her photography at Bowdoin College, Haverford College, Saint Joseph's University, Soho Photo and Porter Contemporary galleries in New York, and has participated in group exhibitions nationwide. Kaufman's photographic and curatorial projects have been reviewed in ARTnews Magazine, The Philadelphia Inquirer, and The Artblog. Permanent collections include Haverford College and the Pennsylvania Convention Center. She is an Assistant Professor of Art at Ursinus College in Pennsylvania where she teaches courses in Photography and cross-media Studio Practices. Kaufman lives and works in Philadelphia.
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ShareRoot Ltd (ASX:SRO) will apply its existing expertise and platform technologies to deliver digital, data and artificial intelligence (AI) technologies and services to the global healthcare sector.
In March 2019, Telstra'a 2017 Victorian Business Woman of the Year Michelle Gallaher took over as CEO to lead a strategic review and change for the company.
Gallaher was previously managing director and co-founder of The Social Science (TSS), a specialist social media marketing agency that was acquired by ShareRoot in April 2018.
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Delves into the often unrecognized and underappreciated history of United States rail operations during and immediately following World War I. Daniels' expertly-written academic history sheds light on the profound impact that American railroads and railroaders had on the war effort. The book covers the unpreparedness of the railroads for an unprecedented war, the 1918 government takeover to ensure operating efficiency, and the relinquishment of the railroads and groundbreaking Transportation Act of 1920. Covering more than just the history, Daniels discusses the operational details of United States rail shipments both at home and abroad, and how these operations interplayed and overlapped with military operations in France and Russia. Illustrated. New Book. Garbely Publishing 2017. SB 160pp. NOS-GRR-WAR
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Game of Thrones S05E10 recap and review: 'Mother's Mercy' (Season finale spoiler alert)
There are a thousand ways to die in Westeros.
It's the Game of Thrones S05 finale recap.
Jon smiles when he realizes that Sam finally got his end away. He asks what we all kinda wondered: "You joost got beaten half to death! How did you..." Sam replies with a grin, "Very carefully!" I totally believe these guys' friendship.
Sam and Gilly get in a wagon and take the baby out of Castle Black, leaving Jon Snow surrounded by people he can't really trust.
Better take cover, when the shit goes down
Stannis Baratheon and (what's left of) his army approach Winterfell. On foot.
Inside the city, Sansa Stark uses that corkscrew she stole a few weeks ago to pick the lock of her bedchamber/cell.
She drops the corkscrew, I guess not imagining a scenario in which she may need to stab someone. Ramsay "Psycho Hobbit" Snow, maybe. Come on, Sansa, this is Game of Freakin' Thrones: when do you not need to stab somebody?
Sansa is like, "Screw stealth," and just strolls out through the bustling forecourt of the castle. Nobody seems to notice her. And nobody is remarking on what strange weather we're having.
Up in the hills, Podrick Payne notices TSWRF (minus the SW) marching through the trees toward Winterfell. He tries to ping Brienne of Tarth on Skype, but Skype has been a piece of shit for years and won't connect; so he just drops the rabbits he just caught and runs back to camp.
Pod finds Brienne where she's been hanging out lately: staring at Winterfell without blinking. He tells her the news, and he recognizes Stannis' banner from the Battle of Blackwater.
Sansa reaches the tower from whence Bran plummeted in the first episode. She'll get that candle lit in the window, dammit, if it's the last thing she does. And it might well be the last thing she does. She lights the candle, but there's nobody on the hill to see it: Brienne and Pod have already tooled up and gone looking for asses to kick.
Stannis Baratheon orders his troops to prepare to lay siege, until one of them points out the Bolton army riding towards them.
From up in the tower, clutching her candle, Sansa sees how vastly outnumbered TSWRF is.
From his vantage point, you can actually see Stannis start to form the word "Ffffffuck..." on his lips. From this vantage point, it's much worse.
Then he remembers, "Hang on, I'm Rambo!" and unsheathes his sword. The alarmingly-small number of Team Sexy Witch Religious Fundamentalists who stuck by his side do likewise.
The battle is over in roughly two seconds. Stannis' army is annihilated. Stannis himself is still alive somehow, though wearing his lucky Affliction T-shirt under his armor didn't help. As he staggers amongst the trees and corpses, two Bolton troops are trudging along and stabbing anyone who's still alive. They see Stannis, who turns around all. "Can I help you gents?" He then kills them both.
He growls in what sounds more like annoyance than anything else, as he surveys his dead-ass army and grievously-wounded leg. He hears someone approaching...
Brienne is like, "Check it out: I saw your Dementor thingie kill Renly Baratheon. Now, in true Judge Dredd fashion, I sentence you to death; a sentence to be carried out by me. Now. I have a storyline to wrap up, so if you've any last words..." Stannis has no last words. So...
Boom. Plotline resolved.
On the battlefield, Psycho Hobbit is stabbing a survivor, who I guess isn't a survivor anymore. Oh, no, hang on, wait... he sees a dude dragging himself away from the carnage.


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May 6 (Reuters) - U.S. stocks opened sharply lower on Monday after President Donald Trump, in a surprise move, threatened to hike tariffs on Chinese goods, reigniting fears of a global slowdown and upending a period of relative calm in markets.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 344.33 points, or 1.30%, at the open to 26,160.62. The S&P 500 opened lower by 36.75 points, or 1.25%, at 2,908.89. The Nasdaq Composite dropped 182.15 points, or 2.23%, to 7,981.85 at the opening bell. (Reporting by Medha Singh in Bengaluru; Editing by Arun Koyyur)


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YELLOW SPRINGS, OHIO: Authorities have identified a brother and sister killed in a single-vehicle rollover crash in southwestern Ohio.
A State Highway Patrol release says 46-year-old James Acree, of West Monroe, Louisiana, and 24-year-old Valerie Acree, of Fairborn, died as a result of the crash over the weekend in Yellow Springs, about 20 miles east of Dayton.
The patrol reports that James Acree was the driving the pickup truck, with his sister as a passenger. Witnesses told authorities that the car went out of control after passing another vehicle and ran off the road, striking two traffic signs and a culvert before landing on its top.
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Vitamin D Deficiency Symptoms And Weight Gain. VITAMIN D deficiency symptoms include weight gain, fatigue and a low mood, but few people are aware they have it. … A lack of sunlight can lead to a deficiency in this vitamin, which may cause weight gain and bone deformities.
Vitamin D deficiency causes weight gain More than one of the most recent studies about weight gain has linked it to a vitamin D deficiency. A study reported by The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition (AJCN) (1) found that women whose blood levels of vitamin Dreached healthy levels through supplementation during a diet and exercise program lost more weight than those whose blood levels did not.
Vitamin D deficiency: This change in appearance could be a sign you need more supplements VITAMIN D deficiency symptoms include weight gain, fatigue and a low mood, but few people are aware they . The study did not conclude that taking more vitamin D would cause weight loss, and more information is needed to determine if this vitamin deficiency led to the weight gain, or if weight gain was responsible for the low levels of vitamin D. Vitamin D levels seem to be dropping over time. From 1988 to 1994, 45% of people examined for a federal government nutrition survey had "sufficient" levels of vitamin D. Ten years later, only 23% of those examined had sufficient vitamin D levels.
Low Vitamin D and Weight Gain: Clinical Studies Much of the attention paid to this topic stems from a 2012 study of 4,600 women aged 65 and over. Published in the Journal of Women's Health , researchers discovered that vitamin D-deficient females were more likely to gain weight than their non-deficient counterparts.
One of the ignored consequences of vitamin/mineral deficiency is unwanted weight gain. Let's consider 3 ways that missing out on recommended vitamins and minerals will contribute to unwanted progressive weight gain, sometimes 5-10+ pounds per year.
The same study reports that vitamin D deficiency increases the risk of chronic disease, including excess weight, cardiovascular conditions, cancer, diabetes and high blood pressure. However, this does not take into account lifestyle factors, such as diet, exercise or other medical conditions, that could also lead to weight gain.
"The present data indicate that in obese and overweight people with vitamin D deficiency, vitamin D supplementation aids weight loss and enhances the beneficial effects of a reduced-calorie diet. All people affected by obesity should have their levels of vitamin Dtested to see if they are deficient, and if so, begin taking supplements."


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Zoe has shared a snap of herself with the Geordie Shore lady - and fans can't believe how much they've both changed over the years...
Zoella and Charlotte Crosby may seem like an unlikely combination, but as it turns out, they go way back.
The pair, both 26, were hanging out years ago – and now Zoella's shared a Twitter snap to prove it.
See: Zoella Just Went On A *Huge* Twitter Rant About Her Lifestyle Range
In the cute photo, vlogger Zoella – real name Zoe Sugg – is rocking waist-length ombre locks, while Char is sporting a brunette look.
She'd captioned the image: 'MAJOR THROWBACK @Charlottegshore ???.'
Gorge, huh?! Of course, fans were quick to comment on how much the ladies have changed.
Tweets included: 'OMG WHAT!! BOTH OF YOUR EYEBROW GAMES HAVE UPGRADED TO THE MAX LORD ??,' OMG I literally remember when this first got posted!!! You both look so different woah,' and: 'Omg you both look so young???.'
See: Zoella Has A Very Important Health Message For You
Even Charlotte seemed a little taken aback, writing: 'OMG that was sooooooooo long ago! Look how much we have changed ??.'
But unfortunately for the Geordie Shore lady, she ended up receiving some less-than-pleasant messages about her changing look. *Sigh*.
Charlotte has been very open about the cosmetic procedures she's undergone, admitting to having a nose job and lip fillers.
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However, this led cruel trolls to write comments such as: 'She was so much better before, natural,' and: 'More natural rather than fake,' and: 'Before tons of surgery.'
Um, how unfair? While we're all for natural beauty here at LOOK (which Charlotte has in bucket loads), it's completely up to her to decide what she does with her body.
Let's just hope she ignored the trolls, eh? Looking hawt, lady! Then and now.


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A Handbook of Industrial Ecology
Edited by Robert U. Ayres and Leslie W. Ayres
Chapter 40: Closed-loop supply chains
V. Daniel R. Guide and Luk N. van Wassenhove
V. Daniel R. Guide, Jr and Luk N. van Wassenhove There are numerous examples and cases available of products that are being re-used via remanufacturing or recycling, or combinations of re-use activities (Thierry et al. 1995; Krikke et al. 1999; Guide 2000; Toktay et al. 2000; Fleischmann 2000). However, these products and their supply chains are not all the same with respect to a number of critical dimensions, including product acquisition, reverse logistics, inspection, testing and disposition, remanufacturing, and distribution and selling of the remanufactured product. In the following sections we document a number of diverse products that are currently being remanufactured and describe their supply chains. After each case, we summarize and discuss the distinguishing features of the supply chains. Finally, we discuss the management of each of the different supply chain systems and identify the key research issues. SUPPLY CHAINS FOR REFILLABLE CONTAINERS Xerox Copy/Print Cartridge Return Program Xerox introduced its program for copy/print cartridge returns in 1991 and, currently it covers 80 per cent of the toner/print cartridge line. In 1998, Xerox expanded the program to include the recycling of waste toner from high-speed copier and commercial production publishing systems. The return rate for cartridges in Europe and North America was greater than 60 per cent for 1998. This equates to over 2.86 million kilograms of material remanufactured or recycled just from cartridges. Xerox reports avoiding almost 23 million kilograms of landfill because of its re-use programs. The cartridges are designed for remanufacturing and recycling...
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Book Signing with Professors Bob Archibald & David Feldman
This Homecoming weekend, Professors Bob Archibald & David Feldman are signing copies of The Road Ahead For America's Colleges and Universities. This new book offers an incisive analysis of the challenges facing America's universities as they prepare the next generation to step into ever-changing roles.
- When: Saturday Oct. 21st, 2-4pm (after the Tyler brunch, but before the game)
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Anglesey 2nd & 3rd September 2017
Clark Edges Closer Title
Dan Clark continued his advance to the MSA Championship with a win and two other podium finishes. In difficult conditions, he took overall honours in some very close racing.
The MSA Championship returned to Anglesey for its annual visit on the Coastal Circuit and the infamous Corkscrew. After a free practice session, there was a twelve-minute timed qualifying session. It was interesting to see the main championship rivals Dan Clark, Jack Layton and Gavin Bennett start the session line astern. However, Bennett only got as far as the Banking on the opening lap before the battery went flat. Without a time to his name he would be starting at the back of the grid. Clark and Layton continued to run close together and it was the Redspeed driver who was the first to dip under the 1m5s bracket.
His lap of 1m 04.630s was good enough to take pole position before pitting 5 laps later. "I am happy with the chassis and engine and didn't want to show my hand in the early laps as Jack was right behind me." Layton felt that his DEA was running a bit on the rich side as he chased the Gas Gas and put in a 1m 04.917s before he followed Clark into the pits. After a couple of adjustments, he went out again but left it too late to improve. In the meantime, Andy Bird put in three quick laps and pipped Layton to the other front row slot with a time of 1m04.891s. Paul Platt spent a bit of time in the pits but put in a quicker lap at the end of the session to record 1m04.987s and line up alongside Layton on row 2. James O'Reilly headed the next row on 1m 05.606s and he was joined by the quickest of the 450's, Andy Gulliford who recorded a 1m 06.079s.
The grid exited the Corkscrew and when the lights went out at the start of race 1 it was Clark who led them away and round to the Banking. While the leaders were through the first corner there was a scattering of karts in the midfield when Ross Allen, Gareth James and Andy Waite spun. They all managed to continue while Steve Burton went off trying to avoid them and was out. Clark crossed the line at the end of the opening lap with an advantage of 0.546s. O'Reilly had make a great start from the third row and held second place but then the Viper motor seized on the approach to the Banking and his race was over. That elevated Platt into second spot ahead of Bird, Layton, Gulliford, Stephen Clark and Sifleet. The pace of the Gas Gas motors was drawing Clark and Platt away from Layton who was struggling to keep Bird behind him. "I was losing out when they went from 4th to 5th gear out of Church and along the back straight," explained the reigning champion. Bird went past on lap 4 at Rocket but he was two seconds behind the lead pair.
Platt had been biding his time and went ahead of Clark into Rocket on lap 8 followed by Bird who had closed the gap dramatically and set the fastest lap of the race. On the next lap Bird tried a pass on Platt into Rocket but didn't want to take his team mate off and hung back. On the final lap he was too far behind to make another attempt and Platt crossed the line to win by 0.445s. Clark thought he could get ahead of the pair but had to settle for third spot just over a second behind. There was joy in parc ferme afterwards as this was the first time there had been a 1-2-3 for the Redspeed team. John Riley was over the moon. Layton was suffering from a bit of understeer at the top of the hill and collected fourth place but was five seconds behind Clark. Stephen Clark took fifth place and maximum points in the 450cc after rival Gulliford understeered off at the exit of turn 1 on lap 4. "I was trying Hoosiers for the first time. The chassis needs a bit more set up so I pulled in as it wasn't worth continuing." Bennett did well to keep out of trouble on the opening lap and was up to 14th spot. He dispensed with the midfield runners by lap 4 and chased after Sifleet, finally grabbing sixth place on the last lap.
What a difference a day makes. After the bright sunshine on Saturday the circuit was shrouded in rain on Sunday. Sensibly, everyone was given two warm up laps to acclimatise to conditions. Bird was on pole position for race 2 with Platt alongside. But coming out of the last corner on the approach to the lights Platt's Gas Gas motor died. The ignition box had failed. Somehow everyone managed to avoid the stranded kart. Bennett took advantage of the gap that appeared in front of him and led away followed by Clark and Bird. Stephen Clark saw an opportunity along the back straight and charged up the inside on the approach to Rocket. But he had picked up a puncture and skated off at the top of the hill just missing the leaders.
Layton was forced wide in avoidance. At the end of the opening lap Bennett led Dan Clark with Bird, Layton and Gulliford nose to tail. Stephen Clark pitted for a new tyre and lost three laps in the process. His cousin was making no mistakes and passed Bennett on lap 2 to take the lead. Layton also moved up a place but then ran wide at Rocket and dropped back behind Bird. Bennett set the fastest lap of the race on lap 4 but was only marginally quicker than Clark. The Redspeed driver controlled the race and thought he had pulled out a gap over the others. "But when I looked over my shoulder they were still there." The trio closed up on the final lap when they encountered traffic but Clark took an important win by 0.488s from Bennett with Bird only another 0.261s adrift. "I got the gearing wrong and it wouldn't pull along the back straight so I couldn't get past Gavin," explained Bird later. Layton had to settle for another fourth place with Gulliford take the 450cc class win in fifth place. Aaron Sifleet was heading for sixth place but dropped to the back of the field on lap 6 allowing Ross Allen to come through and hold that position to the flag.
The weather had improved for race 3 but the track was still greasy. Bennett made no mistakes from pole position and led the field into turn 1. Clark's Gas Gas 'popped and banged off the line' and he lost ground while Platt, starting from the back of the grid, again suffered with an ignition problem and pulled off soon after the start. Bennett led at the end of the opening lap with Gulliford up to second place from the third row of the grid. Bird had Layton on his tail then it was Allen and the two Clark's, Dan ahead of Stephen. Bennett set the fastest lap of the race as early as lap 2 and continued to extend his lead from then on. His final winning margin was nearly twelve seconds. "We tried a few changes and they worked," he said later. Gulliford looked comfortable in second place and was under no pressure from behind until Bird flew past on lap 7. Bird couldn't relax as the four stroke was still on his tail as they started the last lap with Layton and Dan Clark two and a half seconds behind and having their own dice. Up at Rocket for the final time Bird lost the back end of the Anderson on the exit, or was he distracted by a wayward seagull. Gulliford spun to avoid him and Layton and Clark nipped past the pair of them.
Clark chose the inside line and found himself in second place with Layton going around the outside of the two karts to claim third spot. Clark held on to his second place and crossed the line 0.327s ahead of the reigning champ while Bird and Gulliford recovered to finish just behind them. James O'Reilly had been heading for sixth place but his miserable weekend continued when the fuel cut off valve stuck and flooded the motor with one lap to go. Allen inherited the place with Stephen Clark finishing seventh. "We got the gearing wrong but I knew that second place in class would be enough to keep me on track for the 450cc championship." However, it was cousin Dan that had the biggest grin knowing that he could wrap up the MSA Championship at Oulton in October having come close in the past.
MSA British Superkart Championship Positions after 11 rounds (Best 10 scores to count)
1 Dan Clark 343 pts
2 Jack Layton 296
3 Gavin Bennett 293
4 Andy Bird 282
5 Paul Platt 267
6 Ross Allen 214
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Theodore Dreiser's biography of his songwriting brother, Paul Dresser, parades a number of popular tunes of the 1890s #- several with specially-staged production numbers – to round out a fairly entertaining piece of filmusical entertainment.
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1942: Best Color Art Direction.
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Jacob will be turning 11 years old in July this year. He uses Makaton with family, nursery, and primary school: in different ways and for different reasons.
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Makaton still continues to bring joy to our lives.
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2015 Volume No 30 pages 282-302
Title: In situ vascular regeneration using substance P-immobilised poly(L-lactide-co-ε-caprolactone) scaffolds: stem cell recruitment, angiogenesis, and tissue regeneration
Authors: M Shafiq, Y Jung, SH Kim
Address: Centre for Biomaterials, Biomedical Research Institute, Korea Institute of Science and Technology (KIST), 5, Hwarang-ro 14-gil, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul, 136-791, Republic of Korea
E-mail: soohkim at kist.re.kr
Key Words: Stem cell, neo-vascularisation/angiogenesis, PLCL, substance P, electrospinning, vascular graft, tissue engineering/regenerative medicine, in situ tissue regeneration.
Publication date: November 27th 2015
Abstract: In situ tissue regeneration holds great promise for regenerative medicine and tissue engineering applications. However, to achieve control over long-term and localised presence of biomolecules, certain barriers must be overcome. The aim of this study was to develop electrospun scaffolds for the fabrication of artificial vascular grafts that can be remodelled within a host by endogenous cell recruitment. We fabricated scaffolds by mixing appropriate proportions of linear poly (l-lactide-co-ε-caprolactone) (PLCL) and substance P (SP)-immobilised PLCL, using electrospinning to develop vascular grafts. Substance P was released in a sustained fashion from electrospun membranes for up to 30 d, as revealed by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay. Immobilised SP remained bioactive and recruited human bone marrow-derived mesenchymal stem cells (hMSCs) in an in vitro Trans-well migration assay. The biocompatibility and biological performance of the scaffolds were evaluated by in vivo experiments involving subcutaneous scaffold implantations in Sprague-Dawley rats for up to 28 d followed by histological and immunohistochemical studies. Histological analysis revealed a greater extent of accumulative host cell infiltration and collagen deposition in scaffolds containing higher contents of SP than observed in the control group at both time points. We also observed the presence of a large number of laminin-positive blood vessels and Von Willebrand factor (vWF+) cells in the explants containing SP. Additionally, scaffolds containing SP showed the existence of CD90+ and CD105+ MSCs. Collectively, these findings suggest that the methodology presented here may have broad applications in regenerative medicine, and the novel scaffolding materials can be used for in situ tissue regeneration of soft tissues.
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This property is located in the heart of Hattiesburg, MS with easy access to downtown, shopping, and Southern Mississippi University. The house features granite countertops in the kitchen and master bathroom, heart pine floors, a brick floor in the kitchen, stainless steel appliances, and many other details. A great floor plan with very spacious rooms (three of the four bedrooms are on the main level).
Key Facts
- Single-family dwelling
- One and a half story
- Constructed in 2005
- .92 acre lot
Legal description
- Lot 17 Baywood Cove subdivision (annexed)
Interior Features
- 9' ceilings
- Step-up ceilings
- Brick floors
- Wood floors
- Laundry room (existing washer, dryer, and an extra refrigerator separately negotiated)
- All window treatment
- Ceiling fans
- Fireplace
- Floored attic
- Smoke detectors
- Walk-in closet
- Whirlpool tub
- Great Room
- Separate formal dining
- Inclusions: Dishwasher, disposal, granite countertops, microwave, range, refrigerator, work Island
- Utilities present: City Water, Public Sewer
- 1.5 stories
- 2930 sq ft (see sketch below)
- 4 bedrooms ( including the upstairs bonus room)
- 3 bathrooms
- Partially finished basement
Heating and cooling
- Cooling: Dual-zone forced air central air conditioners
- Heating: Dual-zone forced air central heating (natural gas furnace service main level and electric furnace serving the upstairs bonus room)
Exterior Features
- Covered front porch
- Partially covered back deck
- Professionally landscaped including brick borders
- In-ground sprinkler system
- Paved drive
- Sidewalks
- Topography: subdivision
- Extensive security lighting
Exterior Construction
- Full brick exterior
- Partial basement and crawl space
- Architectural shingles
Lot Size
- Approximately 0.92 acres
- Area: Hattiesburg, MS (near midtown area)
- County: Forest
- Subdivision: Baywood Cove
- Hattiesburg school district
- 2 car attached "finished" garage
- Concrete driveway
Subdivision features
- City-provided garbage and landscape trash pickup services
- Xfinity Cable TV and Internet or ATT fiber-optic for high-speed (1000 mbs) Internet and TV streaming
- Curbs & gutters, street lights, underground utilities, and community walking trails
- Public water and sewer
- Baywood Cove Homeowners Association.
- $400 yearly fee to cover upkeep costs of streets/common areas and capital improvements.
Items included or not included with the property
The house, attached garage and all other fixtures and improvements attached to the above-described real property, including without limitation, the following permanently installed and built-in items:
- Kitchen appliances (stove, microwave, refrigerator, and dishwasher)
- Heating and air conditioning units
- Window treatments including draperies, shades, and their rods
- Attached ceiling and attic fans
- Bathroom mirrors and towel bars
- Attached light fixtures including chandeliers
- Fireplace artificial logs and screen
- Landscaping including the backyard water fountain
- Security alarm system
- Outdoor lighting
- Garage door openers
- Door keys
- All shelving, workbench, excess paint, and other materials left behind in the basement
- Small storage cabinet in the garage
- Power washer in the basement. (co-ownership with our neighbor Kenny Miller across the street)
Exclusions: The following improvements and accessories will be retained by Seller and excluded: Router and modem, which is leased from ATT, and will be returned to ATT by the seller. Also, the washer, dryer and small refrigerator in the laundry room will be retained by the sellers unless separately negotiated for purchase by the buyers. The remainder of the contents of the house including furniture and other décor will be retained by the sellers unless the purchase of the property specifically states that the house is being sold "fully furnished" except for personal items. Should this occur, the seller and buyer must mutually agree on the purchase price of each item that has been dully itemized on a separate bill of sale.


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Last week I was fortunate enough to be a part of an excellent story about buying a new sofa that appeared in The Washington Post. Lindsey Roberts did a great job at sharing and distilling a lot of information. Today I wanted to expand a little on the story with four questions you should ask yourself when buying a sofa.
How do I use the space in which the sofa will go?
This is the first question I always ask. There is such a wide range of variables that make shopping for a new sofa overwhelming. If you can pinpoint exactly how you live in the space, then you can eliminate a whole host of options. For instance, if this is in your family room where you spend all your time and you have young children and/or pets, then a tight back upholstered formal sofa is not in your future. Slipcovers are looking pretty good, as is a man-made fabric.
What are my priorities for the space?
We all go through life stages. In my business I call them the Ikea, Pottery Barn, and Red Barn stages. As we grow in maturity and wealth, it's important to identify what stage you are in and what is important to you when you're decorating. Are you looking for a quick fix that will get you through the new puppy or young children, or are you interested in investing in an heirloom-quality piece that will outlast the puppy and see the children into adulthood? We believe in a high-low combination of decorating. There will always be places to save if you want to splurge somewhere else. Before sofa shopping it's wise to decide where that is.
What is my budget?
That leads me to budget. What is it for the entire space, not just the sofa? Knowing that will allow you to make tradeoffs as you design. If heirloom quality sofas are important to you, then perhaps you buy fewer sofa pillows. Or if you want a sofa the kids can destroy then you can splurge on a nice wool rug (which can be surprisingly kid friendly!).
What size do I need?
If you have a tight space like the ones in Old Town and Del Ray, it's extremely important to measure the space carefully. Not just the space in the room, but the route the sofa takes to get into that space. I have had people take sofas through windows to get it in. Personally, I had to take off door jams to get my sectional in the house. With tricky old houses with narrow stairs and small doorways I highly recommend having a professional come out to measure the path so you know what can fit in. We recommend Heirloom Express.
Also, sometimes a custom size is in order. Please don't fear the word "custom." It's not as scary – or expensive – as it sounds. A custom sofa gets you exactly what you need and want. Off the rack sofas may be returnable, but they also may be just "meh." You want the sofa to fill the space, but not over- or underwhelm it.
Who is Cisco Brothers?
This is where I get to promote Cisco Brothers, our upholstery line (which happens to be on sale this month!). For more than 20 years, Cisco Brothers has been making heirloom-quality furniture in the heart of Los Angeles. Their commitment to the environment, their commitment to quality design, and their commitment to their craftspeople, customers, and community are just a few of the reasons we love them and have carried their line since we opened our doors more than nine years ago.
When part of your furniture company's philosophy is this — "We don't look at our product as a disposable commodity or luxury item. We see our sofas and chairs as enduring symbols of family and home, and construct each piece with care, tailoring it to the needs and desires of each individual customer," — then you know it's good. That's a company I want to partner with.
Each piece is custom made to your specifications. It is a pile of wood, nails, foam, and fabric until we tell them what to make. All the wood is domestically sourced hardwoods, they use double dowel joinery, all the metal has been recycled, none of the cushions contain hazardous flame-retardant chemicals, and the majority of their fabrics are natural fiber. I could go on and on. If you're interested in learning more, please visit their website or come in the store and we would be happy to share more.
To make this amazing product easier for folks to invest in, we have an everyday discount of 20 percent. But, this month we are taking an additional 10 percent off that price, which makes it even easier to bring home a piece of art for your home.
Whether you invest in Cisco or not, I wish you the best of luck on your sofa search!
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