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Gallstones Causes and Risks for Cholesterol & Pigment Stones
The formation and symptomatology of gallstones is well understood but the exact reason for many cases of gallstones, particularly cholesterol stones, is still unclear. There are known risks for the development of gallstones but despite the presence of these contributing factors, not every person will develop gallstones.
The classic clinical presentation is a patient who is fat, forty, female and fertile, which is also known as the 4 F's for gallstone presentation. Another factor to consider is the fifth F which stands for fair in reference to Caucasians, particularly those of north European descent ("fair skin, fair hair"). However, this does not encompass all the risk factors associated with the development of gallstones.
There are two types of gallstones – cholesterol stones and pigment stones – although most stones are of mixed composition.
Causes of Cholesterol Stones
Cholesterol stones form when the amount of cholesterol in the bile exceeds its solubilizing capacity. Cholesterol is a normal product of fat metabolism in the liver and is excreted in the bile. Since it is insoluble in water, it is held in suspension by the water-soluble bile salts and water-insoluble lecithin as micelles or vesicles. When the quantity of bile salts is insufficient to hold cholesterol in suspension, cholesterol sediments start aggregating together with the help of mucus from the gallbladder to form cholesterol stones.
Risk Factors for Cholesterol Stones
- Age – older age groups.
- Ethnicity – northern Europeans, north and south Americans, including Caucasians, Hispanics and Native Americans.
- High triglyceride and low HDL levels in the blood – hyperlipidemia.
- Female. Apart from gender, the use of female hormone medication like oral contraceptives, and pregnancy increases the risk of gallstone formation.
- Metabolic syndrome
- Obesity
- Rapid weight loss
- Fasting or dieting and other factors that slows gallbladder emptying like neurological defects as a result of injuries to the spinal cord.
- Other factors such as a family history, diet high in fats and sugars (refer to Gallstones Diet), drugs like cholesterol-lowering agents and certain chronic conditions like diabetes may also increase the risk for cholesterol stones.
- Inborn errors in bile acid metabolism, like cerebrotendinous xanthomatosis
Causes of Pigment Stones
Pigment stones are a result of large amounts of unconjugated bilirubin in the blood. Most bilirubin in the bile is conjugated with only a small amount being unconjugated. Any factor that increases the amount of unconjugated bilirubin may result in pigment gallstones. Bacterial enzymes, rapid and excessive breakdown of red blood cells and impaired bile flow or static bile are the main contributing factors.
Risk Factors of Pigment Stones
- Advancing age and ethnicity is also a risk factor – pigment stones are more commonly seen in Asians, particularly those living in a rural setting.
- Chronic hemolytic syndromes – this is the breakdown of red blood cells that is above the norm (black stones)
- Hepatic cirrhosis (black stones)
- Gastrointestinal diseases or surgery that impairs the resorption of bile salts (black stones)
- Impaired emptying of the gallbladder or static bile (brown stones)
- Infection, particularly bacterial or parasitic infections of the biliary tree (brown stones)
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If you live in an area where power outages are common, installing a portable generator provides emergency backup power. While it is possible to power lights using extension cords, hardwiring with a transfer switch is often a better solution. The process can take an hour or longer.Continue Reading
Transfer switches come in several sizes to accommodate different-sized generators. One of the most popular for portable generators is the six-circuit switch that accommodates up to a 5,000-watt generator.
The transfer switch connects to the home power panel. In addition to preventing power from the generator from flowing back through the main power-line and endangering workers trying to restore power, it allows you to select the circuits you want to operate without overloading the system. Building code may require a permit and an inspection, so it is often wise to hire an electrician for this stage of the installation.
Generators typically produce poisonous carbon dioxide gas. Operate them outside the home in a well-ventilated space. Connect the power cord from the generator to the transfer switch or connection box.
A manual transfer switch requires you to manually start the generator after connecting the cord. Once the generator is operating, use the switch to power lights, refrigerators, the well pump or the furnace blower. If your home is equipped with a sump pump, check the basement regularly and transfer power to the pump as needed to prevent flooding.


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Here Are the Airwheel Scooter 2 Wheel People Are Most To Ride
26, August 2016: With so many vehicle types in this year, Airwheel gained an increasing popularity. And many consumers express their interest in those intelligent vehicles released by Airwheel.
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Recently, people are most excited to watch the Olympic sports such as gymnastics, swimming, rowing, archery or sailing etc. However in the field of intelligent self-balancing vehicles, several types of new comers of Airwheel also are worth to be noticed. Next they will be introduced by time order.
The latest one should be E3 backpack electric bike, a bike that can be stored into an exclusive backpack designed by Airwheel. With the "OO" shape design, E3 smart electric folding bike's two wheels can be folded into the two circles completely so as to finish the main folding process. Afterword, riders need to fold the handrails, pedals and saddles to wrap it into the backpack. Therefore, it will be very convenient to be carried.
The one before E3 is the first member of Airwheel E series-E6 electric bicycle. Only weighing 12.6kg, E6 electric bike kit adopts the light aluminum alloy for its shell so riders can lift it very easily. By pulling the small part located at the intersection of the main X-shaped frame, riders can finish the main folding process. Other highlights like C-AT vehicle control system, EBS intelligent braking system and the rubber saddle with left-right design make E6 safe and comfortable.
S8 electric walkcar, Z5 standing up electric scooter and C5 intelligent helmet were first displayed in the very beginning of this year. S8 saddle-equipped electric scooter is known for its double riding postures-sitting and standing and its streamlined figure is also a highlight which raises the elegance of the electric scooter; Z5 2-wheeled electric scooter is recognized by its users, mostly because of its comfortable standing posture. Besides, the increased high-efficient USB interface located in the battery pack can be a portable power supply so it can charge our daily intelligent devices; C5 smart helmet is a new production line developed by Airwheel and its multiple functions is a big attraction for us such as high-definition sports camera, Bluetooth earphone and one key to answer phone call.
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I have recently started looking for a good podcast on Tibetan Buddhist meditation. "Meditation" seems like one of those terms that only the fool tries to explain. If you're not proficient at it, you don't know what you're talking about. And I imagine that if it's a worthwhile endeavor at all, it's a discipline whose rewards and challenges gradually transform over time -- you glimpse new depths to plumb or heights to scale -- and in which you never really attain completion. But it seems safe to define meditation as a form of mental discipline, and that is something I find attractive in times of stress, frustration, or anger. And since the vast majority of podcasts of a religious or spiritual nature appear to be transmitted without charge, podcast shopping seems like a good way to learn more.
It does not appear that all such podcasts are created equal. Does the speaker have an annoying voice or some kind of verbal tic? Is the message (or tone) condescending? Does it presuppose substantial mastery of the discipline on the part of the listener, yet speak in such vague-but-smug terms as to make me suspect that it's all a charade to get people to contribute money to feel included? Is it overwhelmed by gimmicks or sound effects that compound my irritation when repeated from broadcast to broadcast? Is there a lot of pointless chatter that fails to deliver content, including talking about the fact that this is a podcast or making me waste precious seconds (as happens in many language podcasts) listening to socializing banter (in English! for the language courses) between the instructors? Does it deliver a lot of fluff and window dressing (examples: new-age themes, metaphors that go nowhere) without actually conveying in concrete and verifiable terms the information I was looking for in the first place? In a lecture titled "preliminaries to meditation", billed as the equivalent of stretching for an athlete, does it spend the entire time talking about cleaning the meditation room and then conclude by directing me to a website to hear the rest? Does it assume that I will accept its worldview uncritically, rather than attempt to persuade me that what it describes is -- or can be -- consistent with the world as I already see and live in it? Sigh.
So I have not yet given up the search, and a small number of interesting leads still remain, but it does make me wonder: if proselytizers are really so interested in winning converts, or at least an audience, why don't they think more carefully about their message?


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Nothing says Americana quite like musical theater.
Despite rampant stereotypes, it's still one of the most popular entertainment venues in the country. (Just ask anyone who has stood in line at the TKTS booth in Times Square.) Many shows take place in another era, so exaggerated characters are often overlooked or snickered at by theatergoers. Others aren't so forgiving. To make outdated musicals more palatable, some groups are going so far as to 'sanitize' them. But doing so washes away all sense of history and context, not to mention artistic integrity. Altering scripts can also be downright futile. After all, how is it possible to change one character to another without offending someone else? When does sensitivity become censorship?
The Gershwin brothers are rolling over in their graves.
"Bess, you are my woman now. You are! You are! And you must laugh and sing and dance... no wrinkle on your brow... the sorrow of the past is all done. The real happiness has just begun."
Somehow, Porgy's lines just don't have the same ring to them.
A Boston area production of "Thoroughly Modern Millie" has generated quite a buzz for a high school musical that didn't even star Zac Efron. A TV program, community newspapers, blogs and several stories in the Boston Globe featured the production. One Globe article landed on the front page! Letters to the editor and online comments keep rolling in.
Any theater publicist would be jumping for joy. Except that all this 'ink' has had quite the opposite effect. Instead of showcasing the talent and dedication of the cast and crew, it has focused on Asian stereotypes. But, unlike "The Colbert Report," "Thoroughly Modern Millie" takes place nearly 100 years ago.
Negative rumblings in the community about an upcoming production would make most theater directors simply move on and pick another show. Happily, for the dozens of young thespians involved, good sense trumped sensitivity. The musical was performed for three nights at Theater Ink, Newton North High School's teaching and working theater. At least one of the events was sold out.
Going on with the show was the right thing to do. Here's why:
#1. Discussions began even before the first rehearsal.The school worked with the office of human rights and other groups to come up with a way to maintain the integrity of the production, while addressing concerns. Workshops about stereotypes and their impact were held throughout production. Most importantly, Newton North had faith in its students, who were considered mature enough to interpret outdated images. Not to mention how much fun they would have with the show. A large number of kids could participate, as "Millie" has a large cast to support many lines of comedic dialog and entertaining musical numbers. The musical is one of the most popular high school productions in the country and has been a community theater staple for more than 30 years.
#2. Before each performance, the director alerted the audience to an extensive production note in the program. It read, in part:
"Without question, 'Thoroughly Modern Millie' contains extreme negative stereotypes and offensive attitudes... the opinions expressed in this musical do not necessarily reflect the views of Newton North High School..."
#3. After the show's run, the school issued an extensive letter to the community. Following is a brief excerpt:
"It is our sincere hope that this production is one of both artistic integrity and one where significant learning has occurred. It certainly was never and is never our intent to offend members of our school or Newton community. The process of producing this show, and the thoughtful and sometimes challenging dialogue it has generated among staff, students, and the broader Newton community, exemplifies the program's commitment to explore, critique, and interpret how the human experience is conveyed through the arts. As the curtain went up this past weekend, we brought the constructive conversation and learning process that our school community has engaged in over these past few months to an audience of students, parents, and community members. We hope that you will choose to participate in it with the same appetite for learning that we have seen in our students - a genuine desire to understand our differences, our history, and ourselves..."
#4. The school held a public forum attended by members of the school's administration, parents and students. During the meeting, the school apologized for offending anyone in the community.
Newton, Mass., is a standard bearer of political correctness. (This is a city where schools promote a "Respecting Human Differences" campaign, hold LGBT assemblies and ban Halloween.) So the extra effort made to address concerns is not surprising for those who live there. Expected or not, the "Millie" community outreach model is public relations at its finest.
Like New Orleans Jazz and baseball, many theater productions of yesteryear help define America, although they are far from politically correct by today's standards. Some of the best loved American musicals are national treasures that will continue to provide valuable cultural lessons and stimulate discussion for generations. For goodness sake, let George and Ira rest in peace.


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The theme of The Concept of Law is that law operates in so many ways that two types of law must be distinguished and that only their union comprises the essence of law. Chapter 8 inquires into the relationship between law and morality. Many affirm a necessary connection between law and morality but they differ on what the connection is. Some see morality as a standard that renders laws unjust and others see law as something morality can never undermine. To illuminate the question, Hart will focus on the tie between justice and its intimate connection to law and what distinguishes moral rules from legal rules.
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This example shows sample rate conversion of an audio signal from 22.050 kHz to 8 kHz using a multirate FIR rate conversion approach.
Digital audio recordings use many different sample rates such as 8 kHz, 11.025 kHz, 16 kHz, 22.05 kHz, 24 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 96 kHz, etc. The lower rates are used for speech or low fidelity audio, while the higher rates are primarily used for high fidelity audio. Data is commonly resampled for use with different media or equipment. When lower fidelity is acceptable, resampling can reduce data storage requirements.
There are many ways to convert a digital audio stream from 22.05 kHz to 8 kHz. The method illustrated in this example uses a single polyphase FIR rate conversion filter, which requires a relatively small number of operations at the expense of memory.
The example uses an audio frequency sweep source (0 - 10 kHz) and DSP System Toolbox™ scope blocks to view the input (original) and output (resampled) audio signals in the time and frequency domains. The floating-point version of the example uses a Chirp block for its input, while the fixed-point version uses an NCO block.
As the input signal goes above 4 kHz, the output essentially vanishes, since it is unrepresentable at the output sample rate. As the input goes below 4 kHz the output reappears.
"Designing Multirate and Multistage Filters" in the DSP System Toolbox™ documentation.
Fliege, N.J., Mulitrate Digital Signal Processing, John Wiley and Sons, 1994.
Mitra, S.K., Digital Signal Processing, McGraw-Hill, 1998.
Orfanidis, S.J., Introduction to Signal Processing, Prentice-Hall, Inc., 1996.
Vaidyanathan, P.P., Multirate Systems and Filter Banks, Prentice-Hall, Inc., 1993.
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What follows is an an organized and curated list of content. Click here for an exhaustive list of content on 2 Chronicles
Kenneth Boa: 19. 2 Chronicles [] Part of the series: Visual Survey of the Bible.
Bill McRae: 13. 2 Chronicles [] Part of the series: Survey of the Bible.
Mark Dever: Depths: The Message of 2 Chronicles [] Overview of 2 Chronicles. Capitol Hill Baptist Church.
Ray Stedman: 2 Chronicles: God's King in God's House [, , Translated] 1 lesson overview. Spanish translation available.
Jeffrey E. Miller: OT Vignettes of Lesser Known Heroes and Villains (A Study in 2 Chronicles) [] 18 part series covering 2 Chronicles 10-36.
Steven J. Cole: The Kings of Judah [, ] 15 lesson series on the Kings of Judah. 2 Chronicles 10-36.
Lesson 7: The Man Who Won a War Without Fighting (2 Chronicles 20:1-30) [, ] Part of the series: Old testament Lessons on Prayer.
Greg Herrick: 6. Conceptions of Davidic Hope in Ezekiel, Zechariah, Haggai, and the Chronicles [] Part of the series: Regal Images from Scripture.
Three Important Questions [] 2 Chronicles 20.
David Dean: 2. Tracking the Temple through Time [] Part of the series: Haggai. 2 Chronicles 7:12-22.
Bob Deffinbaugh: 21. The Great Divorce: The Kingdom Divided (1 Kings 12; 2 Chronicles 10)
Mary DeMuth: Wholehearted Devotion: Hard Lessons from King Asa []
David Malick: The Book of Josiah's Reform []
Steve Sanchez: Jehoshaphat: A Model of Dependent Living (2 Chronicles 20) [] 2 Chronicles 20.
Study Helps and related
Tom Constable: Tom Constable's Expository Notes on 2 Chronicles [] This is also available in the Net.Bible.org Study Environment.
David Malick: An Introduction to First and Second Chronicles [] Part of the series: Old testament Lessons on Prayer.
An Argument of First and Second Chronicles []
Selected Bibliography of the Books of Chronicles []
J. Hampton Keathley, III: 4. The Historical Books [] A good introduction to and overview of the historical books of the Old Testament (Joshua, Judges-Ruth, 1 and 2 Samuel, 1 and 2 Kings, 1 and 2 Chronicles, Ezra, Nehemiah, Esther)
Other Resources
Mark Dever: The Plan [] 4 part study of 1 and 2 Chronicles.
John Walsh: Book 3: Path Down to Captivity (Stories 114-161) [] Part of the series: All the stories of the Bible. See "Book 3: Building a Nation," lessons 114-117, 120-121, 127-128, 141-142, 146-148, 150-160.


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Spring Clean Up Day
Part of FCHA's Vision is to create vibrant and lively communities that show care and dedication. The maintenance team does a superb job of this throughout the week, and the office staff contributes annually with Spring Clean Up Day. An afternoon is dedicated to planting and mulching around offices and signs. We take pleasure in the appearance of our neighborhoods, and love to give back to the tenants we serve!


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PHOENIX- Junior Lake had another big night for the Cubs, going 3-for-5 with a home run in a 10-4 loss to Arizona.
With 12 hits in his first five games, Lake has more than any Cubs player since 1916, and one more than Andy Pafko had in 1943.
"He's playing as good as anybody can imagine for coming up after five games," manager Dale Sveum said. "Every at-bat has been quality. He's getting good pitches. The only pitches he's been swinging bad at are great pitches… He's one of them guys that look like he likes his stuff and performs better at this level."
Sveum said he wasn't sure if Lake would lead off again on Wednesday.
"If (David) DeJesus isn't ready to come back, then I'll just leave him there," he said. "I'm not going to argue with seven hits out of the leadoff spot, and a couple homers."
DeJesus is rehabbing in Rookie League in Mesa, Ariz., but won't go out to one of the affiliates, as Sveum had said previously.
"Just (getting) at-bats," Sveum said. "He's been around long enough to know getting his bats. He's got like 13 at-bats or something now."
Sveum wasn't around to see most of the game, after being ejected in third inning by plate umpire Dana DeMuth. Sveum said he didn't like DeMuth's reaction to Cody Ransom flipping his bat several feet into the air after a called strikeout.
"I just didn't like the way he handled (it)," he said. "He was staring at Cody and following him."
DeMuth may have felt Ransom was showing him up.
"I don't know," Sveum said. "But it was overwith. You don't need to keep staring at my player and baiting him."
Ransom threw his helmet later after lining out with the bases loaded, and Anthony Rizzo threw his bat after a strikeout. The Cubs weren't in the best mood, and the game was out of hand by the end.
It was déjà vu all over again for Sveum. Last September he was tossed in a game in Washington and later said umpire Larry Vanover was "eyeballing" the Cubs dugout. On opening day he was upset with umpire Chris Guccione for taking his mask off and saying something to Jeff Samardzija, who had screamed an epitaph.
"For him to rip his mask off is not acceptable," Sveum said that day.
Sveum was obviously trying to back up his players on all three occasions. After this dispute, however, DeMuth and Sveum were both seen laughing in the end.
"Yeah, I was," Sveum admitted. "It was funny what he said."
Sveum, who has been ejected four times this season, declined to say what was so funny.
The game itself turned into a laugher for the D'Backs, who knocked Travis Wood out with a three-run sixth inning and continued to knock around the Cubs' bullpen.
Wood was making his first start of the second half, and pitched well until the sixth.
"Unfortunately, they kind of figured me out there in the sixth," he said.


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Ken Gerhard's Top 10 Flying Humanoids
Posted by: Ken Gerhard on October 20th, 2013
The Top 10 Flying Humanoids
Author: Ken Gerhard
For centuries, mythologies all over the world have portrayed flying humanoid creatures, greatly feared because their appearance seems to spell out death and destruction for those who are unfortunate enough to cross their path. Surprisingly though, encounters with these unnatural entities continue into modern times. Here, then, is my top ten list of the winged creatures that have most captured the public's imagination in recent years.
Undoubtedly the king of all flying humanoids is West Virginia's Mothman—not only because there have been over a hundred reported sightings, but also due to the vast cocoon of strangeness from which it has emerged. The descriptions remain consistent—a tall, gray, headless, human-like form that features bat-like wings and enormous red glowing eyes. The monster seems to enjoy chasing motorists at speeds approaching one hundred miles per hour, and its appearance is linked to a tragic bridge collapse that resulted in forty-six deaths. While reports have diminished significantly since the 1960s, residents occasionally still whisper the name, which conjures up images of curses, strange lights in the sky, and visitations from mysterious men in black.
The Mothman's British counterpart is Cornwall, England's macabre Owlman, who has been seen frequently in the woods surrounding the Mawnan Church of England's southern coast. Virtually all of the witnesses have been young schoolgirls, who have characterized the winged being as standing about five feet tall. Owlman is said to be covered in gray fur or feathers and apparently displays a horrific, beakless face with gigantic peepers and a wide, grimacing scowl. His feet resemble black, crablike pincers. Owlman has been observed hovering high up in the air or occasionally perched on the branches of large trees.
3.Houston Batman
Though there is only one documented account of the Houston Batman, it is a memorable one. The unearthly figure was spotted by three residents of a Texas neighborhood one evening during the summer of 1953. Hilda Walker, Judith Myers, and Howard Phillips all stated that the tall entity was adorned in a dark paratrooper's uniform, and that the Batman appeared to display attached wings. After a few moments, the apparition vanished from their sight, and his departure seemed to coincide with a torpedo-shaped object that shot up into the sky.
4.Bruja of Guadalupe
In the early part of 2004, Monterrey, Mexico news outlets were buzzing with the story of a young police officer named Leonardo Samaniego. Leonardo's patrol car had apparently been attacked by a humanoid that he described as a flying witch that was adorned in a black, hooded robe. The hideous, dark-skinned hag had floated out of a tree, according to Samaniego, and had displayed razor sharp claws, as well as large, black, lidless eyes. Her appearance and behavior were so shocking that the poor officer lost consciousness until other emergency workers responded to his initial call for help. By the time others had arrived on the scene, the "bruja" was nowhere to be found.
5.Spring-Heeled Jack
So named because of his apparent ability to bound effortlessly through the air, Spring-Heeled Jack was greatly feared by residents of suburban London during the 1830s. A diabolical, super-villain of sorts, he was usually described as being tall, thin, and cloaked in a tight-fitting oilskin suit, as well as a flowing cape. Jack first gained notoriety when he began to accost solitary, young women by ripping at their clothing with steely claws while he breathed noxious, blue flames into their faces. To this day, no one is sure of Jack's true identity, nor from where this notorious scoundrel came.
6.Van Meter Visitor
During the early part of the twentieth century, the little town of Van Meter, Iowa was visited by a towering, gargoyle-like creature with massive wings and a single glowing horn that emanated from its forehead. According to newspaper articles from the time, several concerned citizens fired shotguns at the monster, which emitted a horrifying shriek and left a sulfuric smell in its wake. It was last seen disappearing down an abandoned mineshaft, and curious tracks were found where the thing had been romping about.
7.Bird Woman of Da Nang
Three Marines who were standing guard duty on the roof of a bunker during the Vietnam War sighted a creepy female entity flying overhead late one night. Based on their descriptions, the modern-day harpy was all black, with long flowing hair and leathery wings. When the bird woman passed right above the shaken soldiers, they were able to discern that her arms were flaccid and rubbery, and that she seemed to be encased in a dull, greenish glow.
8.Briggs Road Man Bat
The state of Wisconsin seems like the last place one would expect to hear of strange, human-like creatures soaring through the air. But, a father and son near the town of Holmen claimed that they encountered a monstrous, bat-winged figure on a remote road one evening during 2006. As the screeching abomination dive-bombed the windshield of their pickup truck, the men were able to make out some unnerving details, including the fact that the humanoid had a mouth full of sharp teeth, as well as a protruding rib cage. Shortly after the incident, both men became violently ill.
While the forests of Washington State are said to be inhabited by giant, hairy bipeds commonly called Bigfoot, there is an account from 1994 that seems to indicate a winged variety of these legendary man monsters. When young Brian Canfield's automobile died on a remote mountain road one evening, he was understandably distressed. But the true nature of his situation took a dramatic turn when a towering, winged creature descended from the sky in front of him. Brian later related to officials that the ostensible ogre was covered in blue-tinted fur and displayed a wolf-like head, in addition to yellow crescent-shaped eyes. Fortunately for Brian, the unwelcome visitor departed as swiftly as it had arrived.
10.Jersey Devil
While not technically a humanoid, New Jersey's iconic winged creature has been reported among the state's remote Pine Barrens for centuries. The chimeric hobgoblin is worthy of inclusion on this list, due to its alarming nature and reputation. Descriptions of its appearance are fairly consistent—a kangaroo-shaped body with bat's wings, in addition to a horse-like head and forked, reptilian tail. The Jersey Devil is believed to have been the thirteenth spawn of a cursed female resident, and its many appearances during the winter of 1909 resulted in mass hysteria throughout the region.
COPYRIGHT 2013 Llewellyn Worldwide, Ltd. All rights reserved.
For more information on flying humanoids, check out my book Encounters with Flying Humanoids: Mothman, Manbirds, Gargoyles & Other Winged Beasts.
Ken Gerhard
Ken has investigated reports of mysterious beasts around the world including Bigfoot, the Loch Ness Monster, the Chupacabra, giant winged creatures and even werewolves. In addition to appearing in three episodes of the television series Monster Quest (History Channel), Ken is featured in the History Channel special The Real Wolfman, as well as Legend Hunters (Travel Channel/A&E), Paranatural (National Geographic), Ultimate Encounters (truTV) and William Shatner's Weird or What? (History Television). His credits include multiple appearances on Coast to Coast AM, major news broadcasts and Ireland's Newstalk radio, as well as being featured in major books and in articles by the Associated Press, Houston Chronicle and Tampa Tribune. Ken is author of the books Big Bird: Modern Sightings of Flying Monsters and A Menagerie of Mysterious Beasts: Encounters with Cryptid Creatures, as well as the co-author of Monsters of Texas (with Nick Redfern) and has contributed to trade publications including Fate Magazine, Animals and Men, The Journal of the British Columbia Scientific Cryptozoology Club and Bigfoot Times. He currently lectures and exhibits at events across America. Born on Friday the 13th of October, 1967 (exactly one week before the famous Patterson Bigfoot film was shot), Ken has traveled to twenty-six different countries on six continents and most of the United States. An avid adventurer, he has camped along the Amazon, explored the Galapagos, hiked the Australian Outback and has visited many ancient and mysterious sites, from Machu Pichu to Stonehenge.


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The concept of school turnaroundarapidly improving schools and increasing student achievement outcomes in a short period of timeahas become politicized despite the relative newness of the idea. Unprecedented funding levels for school improvement combined with few examples of schools substantially increasing student achievement outcomes has resulted in doubt about whether or not turnaround is achievable. Skeptics have enumerated a number of reasons to abandon school turnaround at this early juncture. This book is the first in a new series on school turnaround and reform intended to spur ongoing dialogue among and between researchers, policymakers, and practitioners on improving the lowest-performing schools and the systems in which they operate. The aturnaround challengea remains salient regardless of what we call it. We must improve the nationas lowest-performing schools for many moral, social, and economic reasons. In this first book, education researchers and scholars have identified a number of myths that have inhibited our ability to successfully turn schools around. Our intention is not to suggest that if these myths are addressed school turnaround will always be achieved. Business and other literatures outside of education make it clear that turnaround is, at best, difficult work. However, for a number of reasons, we in education have developed policies and practices that are often antithetical to turnaround. Indeed, we are making already challenging work harder. The myths identified in this book suggest that we still struggle to define or understand what we mean by turnaround or how best, or even adequately, measure whether it has been achieved. Moreover, it is clear that there are a number of factors limiting how effectively we structure and support low-performing schools both systemically and locally. And we have done a rather poor job of effectively leveraging human resources to raise student achievement and improve organizational outcomes. We anticipate this book having wide appeal for researchers, policymakers, and practitioners in consideration of how to support these schools taking into account context, root causes of low-performance, and the complex work to ensure their opportunity to be successful. Too frequently we have expected these schools to turn themselves around while failing to assist them with the vision and supports to realize meaningful, lasting organizational change. The myths identified and debunked in this book potentially illustrate a way forward.Retrieved from http://www.rand.org/content/dam/rand/pubs/reprints/2007/ RAND_RP1283.pdf Bryk, A. S., Sebring, P.., Allensworth, E., Luppescu, S., ... Turning around chronically low-performing schools: A practice guide (NCEE # 2008-4020).
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|Export Control Bill
Dr. Phyllis Starkey (Milton Keynes, South-West): I am trying to follow the hon. Gentleman's argument. Is he suggesting that the legislation should be drawn more tightly to ensure that any future Conservative Government could, at some distant point in the future, be prevented from subverting it so as to allow the country to sell arms to countries to which most members of the Committee would not want arms to be sold?
Mr. Page: My point is that a situation could arise in which Labour Members might say, ``Gosh! Golly! Shock, horror! I wish that we had agreed, in that Committee on 19 July 2001, to the affirmative resolution procedure under which changes in criteria could be debated by the House.''
I say to the hon. Member for Milton Keynes, South-West (Dr. Starkey) and to the Committee that it may not be a Conservative Administration who arouse concern; it could be another Labour Administration. We have seen this Labour Administration move across the political spectrum like Halley's comet. They may whistle in another direction in their next incarnation.
I endorse what the hon. Member for Twickenham said. We support the amendments, which argue for the affirmative resolution procedure.
Dr. Jenny Tonge (Richmond Park): As I am passionate about this element of the Bill, I want to reiterate the argument so that we all understand exactly what we are saying. The amendments are designed to give more power to Parliament so that it can scrutinise the export of arms and so that the onus is not entirely on the Secretary of State. I feel so passionately about that because of our good old friend, sustainable development.
We discussed sustainable development in a previous sitting and we were told that we need not worry since all exports would be subject to the European code of conduct on arms sales. Subsection (4) of the clause on guidance refers to the consolidated criteria and I am reliably informed that they refer to the European code of conduct. Hon. Members can see that if they read the criteria, which are laid out beautifully on page 61, appendix 1 of the House of Commons research paper on the Bill.
Sustainable development would therefore be protected by the Bill, because the guidance says that the consolidated criteriathe European codewill be adhered to and anything to do with sustainable development, human rights or economic development will be considered before arms export licences are granted. However, the guidance also says that a Secretary of State may change the guidance, so a less scrupulous Secretary of State who did not agree with the European code of conduct could conceivably say that the guidance should no longer relate to it. If, heaven forbid, the Opposition ever get into government and if, heaven forbid, we stop being a member of the European Union, they might say that we will no longer adhere to any European code of conduct. If that happened, no matter how far in the future it might be--after all, the last arms control agreement was formulated in 1939sustainable development would not be considered. Effectively, we would be back to square one because a future Secretary of State had changed the guidance. That is why we feel so strongly about this matter.
Vera Baird (Redcar): I support the openness implicit in amendments Nos. 22 and 24. The Bill is intended to provide openness at each stage, consistent with the speed and efficiency necessary to permit proper exports. I draw the same distinction as the hon. Member for Twickenham between licensing and export criteria. Without parliamentary scrutiny, I, too, fear that a future Secretary of State might use the ability to change guidance in a manner inconsistent with the rationale behind the Bill.
I mean no disrespect to the hon. Gentleman in recalling the proposal discussed during our debate on clause 1 that no Secretary of State should make an order under the Bill without consulting the relevant industrial organisations. That point was soundly made by the hon. Member for Richmond Park (Dr. Tonge) with the intention of giving the defence industry the advantages of access and persuasion. However, that is not possible, as the amendment was resisted. If such access and persuasion are to be available to any future Secretary of State who is considering guidance, their impact must be restricted. Parliament must be able to scrutinise the resulting guidance.
An amendment that we shall come to later would require due regard to be paid to ``commercial confidentiality''. That, too, takes account of the possibility that a future Secretary of State may have a point of view different from that of the present Secretary of State on the preparation of guidance. Such points might conflict with the need to ensure that guidance cannot be corrupted and they make me apprehensive. More parliamentary scrutiny of guidance on export criteria is necessary.
If the amendment were mine, I should not press it to a vote, but I ask my hon. Friend the Minister to reconsider his position and beef up parliamentary scrutiny. [Interruption.] If I have offended anyone by saying ``corrupted'', I apologise for that ill-chosen word. I certainly intended no allegation of mala fides. I heard the hon. Member for South-West Hertfordshire (Mr. Page) rumbling. I hope that he does not rumble any more.
Mr. Gerald Howarth (Aldershot): I, too, have some sympathy with the amendments tabled by the hon. Member for Twickenham, but for a slightly different reason. They bear on one of the key failures of the Bill--the failure to provide us with full details of the secondary legislation that lies at the heart of the measure. Sweeping powers are being given to the Governmentto any Government; the powers will endure for the time being, if not for another 50 yearsand it is our responsibility as parliamentarians to question whether Governments should have such excessive and unfettered powers.
The clause is permissive. The Secretary of State ``may'' issue guidanceit is not imperative that he do soabout the manner in which the licensing function is to be carried out, the reasons that ``may'' be regarded as justifying export licensing decisions and the
Subsection (1)(a) is about the manner in which the sweeping licensing powers are to be used under clauses 1, 2, 4, 5 or 6(1). Clause 6(1) says that the
The Bill, the meat of which has not been provided, invites us to give the Government sweeping powers to impose all those conditions on business. The hon. Member for Twickenham takes an interest in business matters, particularly in small businesses. I shall not say that my hon. Friend the Member for South-West Hertfordshire is a small business man, because he is a man of very adequate proportions. I hesitate to say of substantial proportions, but he is a business man. He does not run a huge business empire, but the imposition of more Government regulation could make a big difference to the way in which his business prospers. I remind the Committee that the Bill is not limited to defence equipment, but relates to any conceivable goods, so if we are to go down the road of greater openness in export licensing, the Government ought to be much more explicit with business, industry, commerce and the art world about what their policy on such exports involves.
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Business likes to know the parameters within which it may operateit likes certainty. Therefore, it is the Committee's duty to look to the future and to imagine how the powers conferred on Ministers when the Bill becomes law will be used in practice and what burdens they might impose on business. Sure enough, business will complain to us if it finds that the legislation is onerous and that we have not investigated it carefully enough at this stage of the legislative process to try to limit its onerous nature.
Aldershot and Richmond Park share some common ground on this issue, although I do not claim that it is middle ground. That might seem to the Minister to be an unholy alliance, although I am sure that it will do more damage to the hon. Member for Richmond Park than to me. None the less, the Government owe it to industry to issue clear guidance so that those engaged in exportsin defence exports, in particularknow the criteria against which their ability to export will be judged.
The notes on clauses refer to internal security. If I were the manufacturer of Land Rovers in the constituency of my hon. Friend the Member for Solihull (Mr. Taylor), I would be concerned about whether I could export to a friendly country given that there is a grey area as regards whether Land Rovers can provide a platform for machine guns and be used for internal repression. I would want to know where I stood.
If we are to go down the route of greater transparency, we should all know what the Government are doing in our name as regards authorising such exports. It is entirely legitimate for the United Kingdom to supply equipment to friendly Governments with whom it enjoys good relations to assist them to maintain orderthat is entirely honourable.
As members of the Committee might know, I made what I hope was an impassioned plea on Second Reading for defence exports to be regarded as wholly honourable in principle. It is entirely honourable for this country, with its expertise in defence, to provide those of its friends who could be subject to threat with defence equipment so that they can defend themselves. Had we been able to provide Kuwait with more Hawk aircraft or more defensive equipment, it would not have been such a pushover for Iraq. I therefore have no qualms about championing the moral case for defence exports from this country. I understand that others do not agree, but they will have to answer for their views to the defence industries in their constituencies. I am happy to answer to those in mine for my views.
This is a matter of legitimate debate in this country, so the Government should be clear about which criteria they are applying and give adequate guidance to industry to enable it to have a degree of certainty about what it may do. I realise that circumstances change. This country might be dealing with a friendly Government with whom it has had enduring relations over many years--perhaps for decades or centuries--but as a result of a coup or other change, an unacceptable Government could take their place. Alternatively, in a situation such as that in Zimbabwe, someone regarded as acceptable could become beyond the pale and we would have to adjust our licensing arrangements accordingly.
For those reasons, the Secretary of State should be obliged to issue guidance. If such guidance is given, any changes to it should be laid before Parliament in the way proposed in the amendment. Therefore, I am pleased to support amendment No. 24.
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New offshore fab yard for Malaysian east coast
Two Malaysian companies have entered a joint venture to establish and operate an offshore and marine fabrication yard in the State of Terengganu on Malaysia's east coast, to be known as Terengganu Fabricators Sdn Bhd ("T-Fab").
The joint venture is a 60:40 arrangement between Eastern Pacific Offshore Fabrication Sdn Bhd, a wholly owned subsidiary of Eastern Pacific Industrial Corporation Berhad, and Offshore Construction & Engineering Sdn Bhd, a wholly owned subsidiary of Offshoreworks Sdn Bhd.
The agreement is conditional among other things on successful completion of an Environmental Impact Assessment of the project site and acquisition by Eastern Pacific Offshore Fabrication of the lands comprising the Project Site;
T-Fab will establish, maintain, operate and manage an offshore and marine major fabrication yard at the site and will undertake oil and gas engineering and construction completion of offshore structures such as topside, jacket , platform, modules and the like along with marine vessel constructions and repairs
The project follows the successful acquisition by Eastern Pacific Industrial Corporation of a 70% equity interest in Mushtari Engineering Trading Sdn Bhd ("MET"), which was completed in October 2007. MET is involved in minor fabrication, mechanical and civil engineering works.
The project is also in line with the recent launch of the East Coast Economic Region, which earmarked the Kemaman area for boat building an repairs and heavy industries.


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Recharging the Nissan Leaf at home using a standard plug. (Douglas A. Bolduc)
DOUGLAS A. BOLDUC : A week spent testing Nissan's new Leaf was frustrating logistically but encouraging overall. The adventure started on Monday when the driver who dropped off the car in my southern German town handed over the Leaf with a remaining range of 20 km. Gulp! He had come from Cologne, which is about 600 km away. He did his best to factor in recharging stops so I wasn't upset. I also wasn&rs ...
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How I became a diesel believer againPosted 12:01 am U.S. ET, July 14
A pedestrian pushes a baby stroller past stencil graffiti during a protest by Greenpeace in Hamburg, which is now restricting diesels from parts of the city to help improve air quality. (Bloomberg)
CHRISTIAAN HETZNER : Like many proponents of the diesel, my faith in the fuel-efficient technology was undermined by revelations that the industry systematically abused regulatory loopholes governing harmful nitrogen oxide emissions. Current sales figures suggest I am not alone. The diesel appears to be in terminal decline. Yet the supplier most linked to the industry's deceit, Robert Bosch, which is alleged to ...
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Why Ford execs are lobbying for the Focus sedanPosted 12:01 am U.S. ET, July 13
Despite pride over design, Ford foresees slim demand for Focus sedan
NICK GIBBS : The pride that two key Ford executives have in the Focus sedan is so strong that they petitioned journalists to persuade Ford country heads in Europe to include it their lineups. They were only half-joking. "We put a lot of effort into designing the sedan," Ford of Europe design chief Amko Leenarts said at the launch of the Focus range in Europe. He and Helmut Reder, the car's ...
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Goodwood turns up the heat on traditional auto showsPosted 12:01 am U.S. ET, July 11
Visitors to the Goodwood Festival of Speed will get to see and hear the new Aston Martin DBS Superleggera in action this week.
NICK GIBBS : On the face of it, the Goodwood Festival of Speed is a small specialist show held in a rural corner of southern England. In reality, this motorsport-themed event is attracting global manufacturers by offering far more than traditional auto shows such as Paris or Geneva can ever do. This year Aston Martin, McLaren, Ford and Tesla are among the brands staging public global or European debuts of new ...
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New refuge for abandoned minivan fans?Posted 12:01 am U.S. ET, July 10
The Berlingo offers many of the same driving assistance features as Citroen's new-generation cars.
ANDREA MALAN : Loyal minivan buyers who aren't willing to join the shift to SUVs appear to have found refuge in one of Europe's least glamorous segments: compact cargo vans. There are positive signs that boxy, multipurpose models such as the Citroen Berlingo and Peugeot Partner, which are a staple product with tradespeople and delivery services, are benefiting from the slow death of the minivan, once one of Eur ...
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CHRISTIAAN HETZNER : PSA's honeymoon with the work force at its German subsidiary Opel appears to be over, and the timing couldn't be worse. Just as PSA, which took control of Opel roughly a year ago, aims this week to put its signature on a new labor deal that would eliminate 3,700 German jobs in exchange for guarantees until 2023, news reports surfaced that management plans to sell large chunks of the carmake ...
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Why PSA is OK that its new compact vans are so alikePosted 12:01 am U.S. ET, July 3
Like its two siblings, the Peugeot Partner (shown) has an indicator that lights up when 80 percent and 100 percent of the payload is reached.
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NICK GIBBS : Volkswagen Group and Ford have said they are exploring a development and production alliance for commercial vehicles, and possibly other projects. Where would it make sense for the two auto giants to join forces? Ford doesn't break out commercial vehicle sales but claims to be the world's biggest van manufacturer thanks to its Transit range. The company also has a stranglehold on the U.S. pickup ...
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Christiaan Hetzner is Automotive News Europe's Germany correspondent.
: Corporate governance is relatively straightforward when you boil it down to the essentials: safeguard the company's future, protect its reputation and at all times abide by the law. When crisis strikes, a board must spring into action and take charge to quickly restore confidence. So when Audi's Rupert Stadler made history as the first German chief executive to be arrested, denied bail and ...
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Reading books on a mobile device is old-hat. And it used to require that each book be purchased separately.
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Looks like the travel insurance I have doesn't have cover for missed connections.
My flight on American Airlines from Honolulu to San Francisco was diverted to San Jose due to fog and the aircraft running low on fuel.
As a result I missed my United Airlines flight from San Francisco to Las Vegas. American Airlines said they can't help since it's on a separate PNR (reservation). I ended up coughing up $440 for a ticket + $140 for hotel in addition to the night already paid for in hotel in Vegas.
My insurance didn't cover missed connections
let this be a warning when buying cheap insurance from moneysupermarket.com or any other comparison site, sometimes it's hard to see what you're missing.
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Ebola: Employment Law ConsiderationsOctober 21, 2014 – Alerts Labor & Employment Alert
The United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has declared the 2014 Ebola epidemic the largest in history. While the outbreak has primarily affected certain countries in West Africa, the transmission of the virus in the United States to a few individuals has caused widespread fear among the public, even though the actual risk of the disease spreading is extremely low. Nevertheless, employers must be mindful of the various employment laws when determining how they will manage workplace concerns about the virus and plan for continuing operations in the unlikely event that an employee has been exposed to the virus.
First and foremost, employers cannot refuse to hire an individual or prohibit an employee from coming to work simply because that person is West African or may have recently visited a West African country. Similarly, employers should also be proactive in dealing with any harassment of West African employees that may occur. The fact that other employees may not want to work with a particular person out of fear of contracting Ebola is of no consequence. Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VII) and analogous state and municipal laws prohibit employers from discriminating against employees or applicants for employment based on their race or national origin, and even mass hysteria associated with an Ebola outbreak does not change this fundamental principle.
Employers similarly cannot discriminate against a person who has Ebola or who is even regarded as having Ebola. Employers also cannot necessarily ask employees or job applicants about their medical conditions or subject them to medical examinations to determine if they have Ebola. Even taking an employee's temperature, a method used to determine whether a person may have Ebola, is considered by the United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) to be a medical examination. The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and analogous state and municipal laws protect employees and applicants from disability discrimination and prohibit employers from making disability-related inquiries or conducting medical examinations unless they are job-related and consistent with business necessity. Such inquiries and examinations meet this stringent standard only if they are supported by objective evidence that employees or applicants pose a direct threat to themselves or the health of other individuals. Thus, with respect to Ebola, employers should consider inquiring about an employee's or applicant's condition only if there is clear and convincing evidence that an employee or applicant has actually been exposed to the virus or is showing symptoms of the disease.
To the extent that an employer may have sufficient grounds for questioning or examining a particular employee or applicant (e.g., the person at issue exhibited symptoms or is known to have been in contact with an Ebola patient), the examination must not be a fishing expedition for any illnesses or disabilities, and any information learned must be kept confidential and maintained in a medical file separate from the employee's personnel file. Employers must be wary of their obligations under HIPAA and remind employees that even health information related to this highly dangerous disease must be protected. In short, an employee's medical privacy is to be respected even if he or she has Ebola.
Determining whether an employee or applicant may be examined is a complicated decision. Employees or applicants may not be screened simply because they are originally from West Africa or have recently visited the region; a direct threat still is required. Similarly, disability-related inquiries should not be limited to persons of West African descent; such practices would likely violate the ADA and Title VII as well as analogous state and municipal laws. Even requiring a medical examination for all persons returning from West Africa may not constitute a business necessity under the ADA because currently there are no travel restrictions from that region and the risk of transmission of Ebola is extremely low. However, an employer likely is permitted to ask its employees about their travel plans, whether they had contact with anyone exposed to Ebola and whether they are experiencing any flu-like symptoms or fever.
For covered employers and employees, the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and state and municipal paid sick leave laws also may come into play if employers require employees suspected of being exposed to Ebola to quarantine themselves during the virus' 21-day incubation period. If the employee is not symptomatic, then the mandatory leave should not be counted against the employee's FMLA entitlement. In addition to FMLA implications, placing an employee on a forced leave of absence generally is ill-advised if that employee is not exhibiting any symptoms because it would violate the ADA, which prohibits discrimination against employees who are "regarded" as disabled and would be applicable even if the employee is not actually infected with Ebola. If an employer nevertheless requires employees to take time off, it is recommended that the mandatory leave be paid (if feasible) to minimize the scope of liability. The better practice from an employment law perspective is to ask employees returning from affected areas to monitor their health for 21 days, to seek immediate medical care if they develop a fever or exhibit any other Ebola symptoms and to consider working from home with pay as a safety precaution. Only if an employee's exposure to Ebola objectively poses a threat would an employer be legally justified in requiring that employee to stay home and obtain medical clearance before returning to work.
The EEOC has not yet issued any Ebola-specific guidance for employers. However, in 2009 (in response to the H1N1 virus), the EEOC released guidance on pandemic preparedness in the workplace and the ADA. While Ebola and the H1N1 virus differ in certain respects, the EEOC's technical assistance document is instructive. Of particular significance, the EEOC advises employers to rely on the CDC and state or local health assessments and to make reasonable assessments of their workplace conditions based on the public health advice.
Given the complex legal landscape, employers should consult with legal counsel about the facts and circumstances of specific situations prior to taking any action in response to Ebola. Fox Rothschild will continue to monitor the relevant government agencies and share any related guidance that may be issued. In the meantime, employers should not act based on fear and are encouraged to prepare for responding to any Ebola developments by putting a plan in place and communicating it to their employees as soon as possible. Employers should educate employees about Ebola, including how it is transmitted, its symptoms and how they can protect themselves against it, including basic hygiene practices.
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Suburbs testing new storm sirens Tuesday
CLIVE, Iowa —
Some of the Des Moines metro suburbs are testing their new outdoor warning sirens Tuesday.
There are no tornado or high wind warnings in effect Tuesday -- it's just a test.
Officials said the test is part of the final phase of installation of an entirely new warning system.
Standard testing dates are held at noon on the first Saturday of every month during the spring and summer.
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Yellowstone Volcano: Frequently Asked Questions
Is Yellowstone a volcano?
Yes. Within the past two million years, episodic volcanic eruptions have occurred in the Yellowstone area—three of them major.
What is the caldera shown on the park map?
When did the Yellowstone volcano last erupt?
Is the volcano still active?
What is Yellowstone National Park doing to prevent an eruption?
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In regard to volcanic activity, is it safe to visit Yellowstone?
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Georgia's Illegal Immigration Reform and Enforcement Act of 2011 (HB 87): What Employers Need to Know to Navigate This New Immigration Minefield
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On July 1, 2011, the Georgia Illegal Immigration Reform and Enforcement Act of 2011 (GIIREA) will take effect. This law contains new obligations for employers and stiff penalties, including loss of business license, for non-compliance. It also gives expanded powers to state and local police to check the immigration status of arrestees and this may provide new avenues for state and federal law enforcement to investigate employer immigration compliance. Employers who fail to satisfy their obligations under GIIREA or federal law may be subject to discrimination claims or charges of unfair immigration related employment practices!
The GIIREA was signed into law on May 13, 2011 and gives employers less than two months to absorb its provisions and develop and implement new procedures that comply with both state and federal law. This program is designed to provide senior HR professionals and corporate general counsels with the information they need to understand and meet these new legal obligations.
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David Lee clutched at his right hip, hardly able to put any weight on his leg as he tried to scramble back down the court to play defense.
The painful grimace on his face told the story — this wasn't good.
Just when the Golden State Warriors got one big man back in Andrew Bogut, they lose their best post player. Lee went down with a strained right hip flexor early in the fourth quarter of Saturday's 97-95 loss to the Denver Nuggets in Game 1 of their playoff series. He will soon undergo an MRI to find out the severity.
Call it a big loss before a stinging defeat.
Andre Miller hit a driving layup with 1.2 seconds remaining as the Nuggets held on for their 24th straight win at the Pepsi Center.
Golden State did everything it intended, too. The Warriors kept up with the fast-paced Nuggets — even in the higher elevation — and silenced a capacity crowd that cheered the Nuggets to an NBA-best 38-3 home record in the regular season.
Until the end, that is, when Miller's shot sent the fans into euphoria. Game 2 is Tuesday night in Denver.
"Tough loss," Warriors coach Mark Jackson said. "But I thought we did some things very well.
"What I told my team is that I don't think anybody came in thinking sweep of the Denver Nuggets. It's not over. Take the blow, be ready to make the adjustments and respond."
Whether Lee will be in the lineup remains uncertain. He was trying to get around JaVale McGee for a layup when he was fouled and fell awkwardly to the floor.
Lee made one of two free throws but his leg buckled with each step he took to get back on defense. Finally, he had to be escorted to the bench and then headed into the locker room.
That look, the one etched on Lee's face, only heightened Stephen Curry's concern.
"You're always worried about your teammate," said Curry, who finished with 19 points. "For him not to be able to finish the game, you knew it was something."
Lee was having quite a game, too, scoring 10 points and grabbing 14 rebounds. His team was down six when he hobbled off the court, but that hardly deterred the Warriors.
Instead, Bogut stepped up, scoring six of his nine points in the fourth quarter to help the team hang around.
Curry, who missed his first nine shots of the game, finally found his touch at an ideal moment. He hit a 3-pointer in the corner — with Ty Lawson's hand in his face — to tie it at 95 with 14.5 seconds left.
After a timeout, the Nuggets drew up a play for Miller, one that would allow him to read and then react to Golden State's defense. He took a step to his right just to freeze Draymond Green and then drove to the hoop, laying the ball in between two defenders.
Curry's last-second heave was well off the mark.
It was Miller's first game-winning shot of his career. He finished with 28 points.
"I thought I had him contained," Green said. "Maybe a half a centimeter over he can't get around me. He's a very crafty guy. Got to give him credit, but I've got to do whatever I could do to come up with the stop."
As for Lee, well, Jackson is hoping for some good news Sunday when an MRI is performed. An X-ray at the arena was negative.
"It's unfortunate," Jackson said. "He is certainly a highlighted guy for us, somebody we count on."
Lee was looking forward to the first playoff series of his career, chatting with Jackson just the other day about how he couldn't wait.
"Getting off the bus with (David) Lee and he said, 'This is the longest bus ride I've had,'" Jackson recounted. "I said, 'What do you mean?' He said, 'It's been an eight-year bus trip to get to this place,' These guys have been playing a whole career waiting for this moment. They deserve it."
Bogut didn't play in any of the four games against the Nuggets this season because of his left ankle. He certainly had a presence in this contest, altering shots and grabbing 14 rebounds.
The Nuggets aren't exactly a favorable matchup for Bogut, who's usually more effective against centers such as Dwight Howard or Tim Duncan, not teams who fly up and down the court.
"I thought we had a very good performance of executing our game plan," Jackson said. "We made plays, we made shots, we defended.
"We put ourselves in a position to win the ball game but unfortunately, we fell short."
The Warriors arrived into town two days early, not so much to acclimate to the altitude as to escape the spotlight. Jackson doesn't want the moment to overwhelm his young squad.
Then again, he thinks they're playing with "house money" in this series anyway.
"We're going to roll this dice and have fun with it. Nobody expects us and that's OK," he said. "If I was picking, I'd pick them to win it. I'd pick them to win this series. I'd give them the edge at coaching, too."
Will the elevation or crowd be a factor?
"We've watched every bit of film and I haven't seen the altitude score and I haven't seen a fan score or rebound," Jackson said. "At the end of the day, credit goes to that coaching staff led by George Karl and that group of players. Win, lose or draw, it won't be because of the fans or the altitude."
NOTES: Golden State G Klay Thompson led the team with 22 points. He's the youngest Warriors player to score more than 22 in a playoff game since Rick Barry had 44 points on April 24, 1967, at age 23. ... The Nuggets were without top rebounder in Kenneth Faried (ankle). ... Denver took three of four from the Warriors in the regular season.
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Ben was president of New Zealand Young Farmers for three years, has twice reached the grand final of the National Bank Young Farmer Contest and, together with Nicky, won the New Zealand Sharemilker of the Year title in 2008.
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2015 saw a great splurge in BMW car sales with 2,247,485 units sold all across the world. The sales were up by 6.1 percent in aggregate. The sales of BMW Mini increased by 5.2 percent and amounted to 338,466 units. Besides having an unmatched performance, the look, design and the color of paint of the car also matters to the new generation of car enthusiasts. And this particular factor has led to virtually an endless number of styles and shades in car paints that can be custom designed with BMW spray paint to make your car stand out from the dull crowd.
Baking colours for a smooth finish in 1950s
A new trend evolved in the 1950s which experimented with the dominant method of automobile painting. A spray gun covered the car surface with any chosen colour quite like the BMW spray paint used these days. However, an enlarged oven was then used to help the paint dry very quickly but this method too had a downside – the vehicle no more appeared shiny.
Metallic hues ruling over 1970s
The leading European and Japanese automobile manufacturers developed a two coat acrylic paint system for the four wheelers in the 1970s. While the American car manufacturers showed their skill in offering a shiny and durable paint like the BMW spray paint cheap, European as well as Japanese automobile manufacturers took the technology a step further by proffering top-class metallic colors.
Undertaking a car paint job back in 1990s
Anyone proficient in handling automobiles is aware that the techniques applied for automobile painting these days are quite different from the ones used in the 1990s. Cars were then painted with a varnish-like material, and they were applied with a brush on the outer surface of the car. Once the paint dried, it was sanded for smoothing and then refinished. Then multiple layers of varnish paint were brushed and polished to create a glossy coloured surface. It was definitely a time-consuming process as such that a single four-wheeler painting job would take up to 40 days for completion.
Compared with those days, car paints have progressed with lightning pace, and this has been partly possible with the employment of BMW spray paint, and the shade options available are endless.
Monochromatic trends that ruled 2014
According to the information collected by a leading global auto industry paint supplier, the most trendy and popular car paint of 2014 was chic white, and this is also evident from the BMW service center reviews. It is also found that while 28 percent of car owners chose white as their favourite colour, 18 percent opted for black and 15 percent went for silver or grey coat for their new four-wheeler.
This global paint supplier has also forecasted about the car colours that will rule the roads and adorn the garages of enthusiastic car owners by going through the Audi service center reviews and scrutinizing the latest trends. Natural earthy tones, along with bright, neutral and pastel shades are presumed to stay for the next three years. However, you can also go for blue shades such as pale blues, indigo or violet to make your car a visual treat worth watching. Active Motorwerke


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By KEVIN KOELLING, Managing Editor
TELL CITY – Rose Mary Leitner wasn't elated when she was told she and her husband, Dennis, had each won two-and-a-half million dollars.
She was suspicious.
"I asked twice how much it would cost," she said. She was finally told "$95 and some cents," she said. "More than likely, they wanted my credit-card number or the number off my check."
She knew scammers are targeting older folks, she said.
TELL CITY – "I think what makes America great is the fact that we have government programs that are pro-citizens," said Terry White, candidate for Indiana's 8th District in the U.S. House of Representatives.
Perry and Spencer counties will join the 8th District July 1 as a result of legislation signed by the governor May 10.
PERRY COUNTY – The Perry County Jail Planning Committee hosted the first of several public meetings about a proposed new jail Wednesday and a second one is planned for 6:30 p.m. June 30 at the Perry Central High School Cafetorium.
Also, County Sheriff Lee Chestnut is offering tours of the jail to let county residents see conditions there.
They'll be conducted from 6 to 7 p.m. Mondays and 10 to 11 a.m. Wednesdays through July 27.
CANNELTON – "Those people who would steal our American flag on Memorial Day weekend," Cannelton Mayor Smokey Graves said Monday, "can come down to the Legion, and we at the Legion would be more than happy to issue them one each."
Perry Countians were among the many hundreds of visitors to St. Meinrad Sunday for the community's sesquicentennial parade. (Click photo to enlarge.)
TELL CITY – If you'd like to learn more about creating a healthier lifestyle and have fun while doing it, then the Perry County Health Jamboree is for you. This event, sponsored by Purdue Extension and several community collaborators, will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Hagedorn Park in Tell City.
By STUART CASSIDY, Staff Writer
TELL CITY – An instance of possible academic misconduct regarding the most recent Indiana Statewide Testing for Educational Progress has school officials preparing for action from the state.
During a regular meeting Tuesday of the Tell City-Troy Township School Board, Superintendent Ron Etienne said a report had been sent to the state's department of education explaining what had happened, but local officials have not heard back about any possible punitive action.
TELL CITY – Lincoln Hills Community Chorus will host a summer concert Friday, June 17, at Evangelical United Church of Christ in Tell City.
The chorus' presentation begins at 7 p.m. The public is encouraged to attend. Under the direction of John Hayes, the chorus has been rehearsing for several months.
TELL CITY – A Kentucky woman faces a court date for allegedly trying to steal two donation containers from the front counter of McDonald's in Tell City Wednesday night.
Sgt Lynn Wooldridge said Barbara Slusser, 39, of Hardinsburg, Ky., faces a charge of theft. A restaurant manager called police just before midnight to report that two a woman had walked into the store and took the donation boxes. Officers found the woman in the parking lot and recovered the money.
TELL CITY – With retirement looming, Rich Werner has nothing but fond memories of his 25-year career serving the insurance needs of residents of Perry County and surrounding communities. Werner will retire July 1 from the American Family Insurance agency he has operated since 1986.
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The Galiff Street Pet Market, Kolkata
Thursday, 18 August 2016
Photography with the Moto X Play - Galiff Street Pet Market, Kolkata
The "Galiff Street Pet Market" in Kolkata is a big draw for pet lovers and hobbyists. It is held every Sunday morning on Galif Street in northern Kolkata. While primarily a market for ornamental fishes, Galiff also serves the needs of people interested in pet birds, pups and flowering plants.
This is primarily a photo essay using images shot with a mobile camera - the Moto X Play. Those interested in the history of Galif Street and the mystery behind the name can visit my blog entitled "Unfathoming The Mystery Behind a Street Name – 'Galif Street" at the link: http://galifstreet.blogspot.in/
A few words about the Moto X Play's camera. The unit carries a 21 megapixel sensor with a fixed aperture of f/2.0. It is easy to use and I enjoy handling it. Noise is controlled but the absence of RAW capture makes it less than perfect.
Time then to share a few images shot with this mobile device!
Ornamental fish dominate this market with both retailers and whole-sellers being equally active.
Fish for sale are mostly displayed in oxygen-filled packets
which are hung from crossbars or against walls of buildings lining the road.
Some of the building inhabitants take scant interest in the proceedings
While the sellers get busy explaining the merits of their wares
Not every merchandise is adequately displayed, and there are a fair amount of pots and pans pressed into service as well
Customers include hobbyists and those who earn a living from the business
And if they are not here to buy fish, they can go back with some fish food
or equipment
But not everyone comes looking for ornamental fishes.
Pigeons, especially, are a big draw amongs fanciers
Further down the road you will find rabbits and Guinea pigs on offer
And no pet market can be complete without pups on sale
The incense sticks, perhaps, bridging gaps that the talcum powder cannot fill.
Happy viewing!
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