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When the main purpose of your indoor aquatics facility is to host swimming and diving events, you cannot afford to have participants in these events complain about your facility's air quality.
But that was the situation that Brad Boyle, natatorium manager at the Burt Flickinger Athletic Center, faced at Erie Community College in Buffalo, NY. The facility, which was built specifically to host the World University Games swimming competition in 1993, has a six-lane warm-up pool and an Olympic-sized pool that holds 1 million gallons of water. Both pools use chlorine as their primary method of disinfection.
"During our events, we would have multiple complaints regarding the air quality at our facility," Boyle says. "It got to the point where we had multiple swimmers have to seek medical attention in the middle of a meet due to the severity of their reactions."
Shocking the water and running the HVAC system more than normal at events did not help, Boyle says.
Several studies have linked indoor chlorine-based pools with an increase in incidents of asthma among children and adults who work in aquatics areas or are regular swimmers. The problem is not so much the chlorine itself but the mixing of chlorine with bodily fluids, such as sweat and urine, that then produce chloramines, which are released into the air.
Indoor, chlorine-based pools that have poor air circulation systems can experience air quality issues, says Doni Visani, senior principal at Ohlson Lavoie Collaborative, an architectural firm in Denver.
"I think there is more of an awareness recently that there is quite a bit of reaction in a pool environment between water and the air," Visani says.
A good circulation system that uses ducts close to the water level to move out the gaseous air and move in fresh air can help. Installing a good ductwork system is not expensive if you already have a good dehumidification system, Visani says. To fine tune that system so that an existing ductwork system is located closer to the water can increase the upfront mechanical costs by 5 percent to 10 percent, but a system like this helps save on operational costs because some of the load has been taken off the dehumidification system.
Even though proper ventilation can allow operators to maintain a chlorine-based disinfection system, some club operators are choosing to move to other systems of water disinfection.
That was the case for Boyle, who says that chloramines were not a concern 20 years ago when the pools at Flickinger were built using a chlorine system, which was the least expensive method of disinfection. In February 2011, he spent $150,000 to install a UV disinfection system on both pools.
"The main purpose of our facility is to run swimming and diving events" Boyle says. "Had we not made an immediate switch to UV, there was a fear that we would be losing events in the future. We also felt that the health and safety of the athlete was of the utmost importance and had to address the problem at the source, which was first the water and then the HVAC system."
Upon making the switch to UV, Boyle saw a quick improvement to the air quality. However, some air quality issues remain during events, so this summer, the college is investing $6 million to replace the roof and the HVAC system.
Boyle's sister, Brandi Perkovich, is aquatics director at Newtown Athletic Club, Newtown, PA. Her facility, which has two indoor pools, was in the process of switching from a chlorine disinfection system to a $30,000 salt water system when she was hired. A member survey prompted the switch after swimmers complained the chlorine caused itchy skin and a chlorine smell in the air, Perkovich says.
In Pennsylvania, water is required to be tested every week by a third party, then sent to the county health department for review, Perkovich says.
Even if the water passes the test, the real problem stems from gaseous air just above the water, and no states require that air to be tested, Visani says.
Rich Schoeneman, manager at Centre Club Libertyville (IL), has not had the air quality in his aquatics area tested, but his staff regularly tests the water quality in the 25-meter pool and the whirlpool to ensure they meet standards. Still, his staff watches the ventilation system closely, monitoring humidity, temperature and air flow.
Schoeneman is considering switching from chlorine to another system, partly because he has heard about the studies associating chloramines with asthma.
"It is a concern," says Schoeneman, who adds that he has not had any complaints from members or staff about asthma issues.
Switching from chlorine to another disinfection system does not just positively affect the environment for swimmers, he says, but it also decreases the amount of chemicals that he must buy and that the staff must handle.
Perkovich says her facility spent around $2,400 to $3,600 per year on liquid chlorine, but with the salt water system, her expenses are about $1,200 per year for salt.
Boyle also has seen savings with his UV system. He still must use a small amount of chlorine in the water, per state requirements, but his chlorine costs are lower. The maintenance cost on the stainless steel and other metals in the pools has decreased, since the UV is less corrosive than chlorine, he says.
Switching to another disinfection system or beefing up a ventilation system in a chlorine-based pool also can cut down on the chlorine smell.
"If you walk into a pool area and you smell that chlorine smell, that's a red flag," Visani says. "That means something is going wrong with either the pool water or a poor mechanical system."
The end result of installing a better ventilation system or switching to a nonchlorine disinfection system can lead to a happier member base and happier employees.
"Everyone is happier," Boyle says about his facility's switch to UV. "Staff are not afraid to work long hours during events, and the athletes are able to compete at the highest level. The word is spreading that our facility has moved in the right direction to fix the problems that have been plaguing it for a few years. Rentals are up, and even more organizations are looking to bring their events to Buffalo."


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The Kitchn's Top 20 Kitchen Tours Of All Time (So Far)
One of our signature features is our kitchen tours. We take a moment every week to peek into one or two real-life kitchens, where real cooking happens. Sometimes these are tiny kitchens, brought to life by a vibrant cook. Other times the kitchens themselves are showplaces — gorgeous and light-filled. Every kitchen has its own story and its own way of inspiring.
Here is a look back at our top 20 tours of all time — the tours that for one reason or another, our readers loved the most! There's a pastry chef's small kitchen in Paris, and a beautiful family kitchen in Portland. Sara Moulton's New York City kitchen is here, as well as a folding jewel box of a space in London. Read on to see them all!
• 1 London Urchin's Fold-Out Jewel Box - A truly unique and amazing kitchen in a tiny London flat.
• 2 At Home in Paris with David Lebovitz - In David Lebovitz's tiny kitchen in Paris. He tests all of his cookbook recipes right here!
• 3 Frank's Swift & Stunning IKEA Remodel - An impressive remodel from reader Frank.
• 4 Matt and Blair's Fresh Retro Kitchen - A fresh, modern retro kitchen in Columbus, Ohio.
• 5 Sara Moulton's Everyday Family Kitchen - Sara Moulton, at home!
• 6 Ashley Ann's $500 Light and Lovely Remodel - An inspiring family kitchen and a striking remodel on a modest budget.
• 7 A Visit With Bento Expert Biggie of Lunch In a Box - A visit with a bento expert.
• 8 An Ultra-Sleek, Ultra-Micro Kitchen - A tiny kitchen tucked into the corner of an urban apartment.
• 9 Paule Caillat's Splendid Paris Kitchen - A glorious kitchen in Paris.
• 10 Kittie's Precision Micro Kitchen - Another small urban apartment kitchen.
• 11 Shelby and Joe's Fabulous Family Kitchen - A rustic yet modern family kitchen in Portland, Oregon.
• 12 Katin & Brandon's Casual Kitchen by the Sea - A serene, gracious kitchen.
• 13 Lupine & Dan's Joyful, Organized Kitchen - An open, light-filled kitchen in Portland.
• 14 A Lovely 'Before' from Rena and Derek - A smart, simple remodel in a San Francisco kitchen.
• 15 Melissa Clark's Revamped Kitchen - A visit with New York Times writer Melissa Clark in her remodeled home kitchen.
• 16 Bob and Cortney of Sixx Design Serve Nine - A visit with the huge family of Bob and Cortney Novogratz of Sixx Design.
• 17 Kyle's Colorful Boston Perch - A colorful, inspiring Boston kitchen.
• 18 Margaret Roach's Vibrant Garden Kitchen - A gardener's kitchen.
• 19 Jill's Small Powerhouse of a Kitchen - A small kitchen with an inspiring use of glass shelves.
• 20 Devesh and Tara's Spice Pantry - A peek into a well-stocked spice pantry.
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June 15 - MEA-MFT, our allies, and the governor's office said all throughout the 2011 state legislative session that Montana has the revenue to adequately fund education and state services.
The money was there, we said. And it was.
Last week, legislative staff reported that they now believe revenue estimates for 2011 alone to be $67 million to $77 million higher than the 2011 Legislature adopted.
Revenue for the three year period of 2011-2013 could be as much as $237 million higher.
That means every dollar of destructive cuts was unnecessary.
You can read LFD's full report here.
The 2011 legislature majority insisted on using outdated and unrealistically low revenue estimates during the session to justify damaging cuts to k-12 schools, health and human services, and higher education.
They made the cuts despite increased revenue estimates from their own staff and even higher estimates from the governor's budget office.
Please let your family, neighbors, and friends know: These cuts were as unnecessary as they were harmful! Remember in the 2012 elections!
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(CNN) -- Fixing the economy has long been at the top of everyone's presidential wish list.
Nearly half of all Americans named the economy the most important issue facing the nation today, followed by the deficit and health care, according to a current CNN poll.
But there are a lot of hot button issues Americans would like President Obama to address in his second term.
CNN iReport challenged people to finish the sentence, "In his second term, Obama should ..." and the responses were varied and surprising. Read below and watch the videos to see four of the most interesting.
Sworn in again, Obama lingers for last look
1. Rebuild infastructure
Cherry Davis, who has been struggling in the Los Angeles job market for the past couple of years, believes she knows the best way for the president to create jobs, taking inspiration from President Franklin D. Roosevelt.
Davis thinks rebuilding the nation's infrastructure, part of what she terms "a modern New Deal," would be the best thing Obama could focus on in his new term. She voted for Obama this election.
"I believe that our country is behind and it's because we are not rebuilding our infrastructure," she said. "Instead, we are using the same methods that took place after the Great Depression. We need to rebuild our infrastructure from energy to roads to bridges."
"This would get America back to work building a larger tax base and bringing the middle class back. We need to keep up with technology from a nationwide high speed rail, to our power grid. Updating our nation will create jobs."
Davis said that she would take a job to help rebuild the country's infrastructure if one became available.
CNN.com commenter "Leftcoastrocky," agreed. "Our infrastructure has been neglected for a full generation and is making our economy less efficient and more expensive."
A tale of two terms: Unfinished business and battles ahead
2. Improve education in the United States
Education ranked fourth on our list of top issues during the election as voted by CNN.com readers and iReporters, so it was less of a surprise to see Obama voter and rising East Carolina University student Tyler Stocks mention this topic.
Stocks said he relies on financial aid for his education, as increasing college tuition and textbook prices have been a strain. Costs have risen as much as 8.3% at public universities, according to a 2011 U.S Department of Education study.
"I plan to transfer to a university in the summer but am worried about how to pay for it," he said. "Even with financial aid, education has become a matter of affordability and the whole idea of following your dreams is difficult when you can't afford to. I am hoping that the president can work to ensure that students such as I are afforded with the opportunity to receive a good education."
As David Evan Karasek put it in CNN.com's comments, "Educating our young to compete is not an option but a requirement for America's future."
Obama's second-term priorities
3. Take charge of breaking partisan gridlock
Mark Ivy, who voted for Mitt Romney, said Obama didn't always show great leadership dealing with Congress in his first term. He thinks that should be the president's top focus now.
"The election returned divided government to Washington. Yet it seems as we head into a new term for the president and with a new Congress, the helm of state remains without a definitive captain steering the ship," said the Farmersburg, Indiana, resident.
"No one in Congress is taking the lead. For the second time in as many years, the vice president has had to be called up from the reserves to take the lead and forge a way through the tangled web. We elected a president to be the leader, not the vice president. We elected the president to sit down with Congress and find common ground for the common good. It's time to shine in the second term with a real display of leadership."
iReporters and commenters also debated this issue of leadership and the president's approach to dealing with Congress.
"A leader builds that consent (to be led) by the depth of his character, the ability not to give meaningless orders, and the ability to understand that it is better to bring different viewpoints together for a common cause, instead of always wanting to win the argument," wrote Kevin in the comments.
J. Von Hettlingen added, "Obama's priorities are to mend ties with the Congress, without ceding his power. It's most important to have a functioning relationship with the legislature, if a president wants to have things done. Having said that, one has to admit that it is easier said than done. It's a real pity that so many in the House don't have the country's best interest at heart."
Ivy has been disabled for the past decade, and said that the stress of the recent uncertainty over the economy, the fiscal cliff and other issues, has also been a burden.
"Having true leadership in the White House would affect me personally by providing more stability and certainty in knowing that my monthly Social Security check would continue to arrive without fear of it being disrupted or delayed, which could cause issues with buying my needed medicines, food and meeting monthly living expenses," he said.
4. Fix the tax structure
The plight of the dwindling middle class is a top concern for small business owner Egberto Willies, a politically active Obama supporter.
"While I agree that we have a lot of problems to take care of, solving the income and wealth inequality is tantamount," he said.
He believes the tax structure should be changed to resolve these issues.
"The reality is none of the other issues matter if the decline of the middle class continues. If the decline of the middle class continues, immigration is not a problem because no one would want to come here. Gun control won't matter because the government will be forced to remove guns from people with nothing else to lose. Education won't matter as there would be no reason to be educated without a job that lifts or keeps one in the middle class."
The tax structure has also created a big conversation on CNN.com, as commenters went back and forth over corporate tax rates and how much taxes ought to be raised on the wealthy.
"Unless this country goes back to a tax structure pre-Reagan, all but the top 1% is doomed," said Bruce Rubin.
"As a small-business owner there are years when I have made a lot of money and paid a lot of taxes on that," Willies said. "It never once made me upset because I never thought I would make the kind of money I was making. Right now my business (is suffering) because of the economy and my interest in political activism has taken a hit. This means tax increases do not affect me much except in my investments."
Which issues would you say ought to be the priority over this next term? Did iReporters and commenters miss the mark by not talking about the economy? Share your thoughts below.


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Cryptosporidiosis is an intestinal infection. It can cause severe diarrhea in some people.
Most healthy adults recover from this infection in a few weeks. However, it can be life threatening for young children, the elderly, and the people who are sick. Cryptosporidiosis can be especially difficult in those with compromised immune systems.
Cryptosporidiosis is an infection caused by a parasite. The parasite enters the body by being swallowed. Once in the intestine, the parasite comes out of its shell and multiplies. You can come in contact with the parasite through:
Contaminated water (the most common way for the parasite to be transmitted):
- Accidentally swallowing water in contaminated recreational water such as lakes, streams, hot tubs, swimming pools, or water parks
- Drinking water or ice that is contaminated
- Contact with contaminated diapers or clothing
- Contact with contaminated animal feces by touching animals, cleaning cages, or visiting barns or petting zoos
- Sexual activity that includes contact with contaminated feces
- Eating food grown in, or contaminated by, infected soil
- Drinking contaminated, unpasteurized milk, dairy products, or juice
- Eating food that was handled by someone who is infected or food that was washed in contaminated water
Risk Factors
People who have a higher risk of cryptosporidiosis infection include:
- Young children, especially if they are in day care
- Day care workers or those who work in a group setting
- People whose immune system is weakened by cancer, AIDS, or an organ transplant
- People who engage in oral-anal sex
- Backpackers, hikers, and campers who may come into contact with contaminated water sources
Most of the time, exposed people will not have symptoms. Symptoms that do occur usually begin about a week after the infection and may include:
- Watery diarrhea
- Stomach cramps
- Upset stomach, vomiting
- Slight fever
- Weakness
- Weight loss
- Dehydration
Your doctor will ask about your symptoms and medical history. You will be asked for one or more stool samples. The samples will be sent to a lab to look for the parasite.
Most of the time your body will get rid of this infection on its own. People with healthy immune systems usually recover without needing treatment. People with a weakened immune system, like those with AIDS, have a greater risk of getting this infection. The infection is also more likely to be more severe and last longer.
Recovery can take several weeks. If you have severe diarrhea, you may be given:
- IV fluids
- Antidiarrheal drugs
- Nitazoxanide—this drug may not work if the immune system is weak
There are several important measures you can take to lower your risk of cryptosporidiosis:
Wash your hands often, especially:
- After using the toilet
- After changing a diaper
- Before handling or eating food
- After contact with animals or soil
- After contact with infected people
- Drink safe water. Boil water if you are unsure if it's safe.
- Avoid swallowing water when swimming in recreational water.
- Eat safe food. Wash vegetables that will be eaten raw.
- Drink only pasteurized milk and juice.
- Use precautions during sexual activity.
If you are infected with cryptosporidiosis, avoid spreading the infection to others by:
- Washing your hands frequently.
- Avoiding swimming in recreational waters.
- Taking precautions during sexual activity.
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PARIS (AP) — In a first yet fragile step toward peace, Syria's government and the main but disputed moderate opposition group seeking to oust it have agreed to allow humanitarian aid into some blocked-off parts of the scarred Mideast country.
The agreement was announced by the top envoys for the U.S. and Russia, who together are working the opposite sides to broker progress in any possible way to ease the bloody strife that has engulfed Syria for nearly three years without an end in sight.
U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov are still pushing for a cease-fire in local pockets around the country and a prisoner exchange, which they said would help set the tone for compromise in the run-up to a peace conference scheduled for next week.
Both men grimly conceded that a final settlement for both sides to build a new government would happen no time soon — if ever.
"But we must begin, and we must begin now," Kerry told reporters in Paris. He said the process "will be difficult and will take some time."
Lavrov said, "We're going to do everything in our power to initiate a process.... This is not going to be a one-time event."
The peace process has been beset in recent weeks by chaos within the Western-backed opposition group, known as the Syrian National Coalition, which is one of the only alliances of rebel fighters and political leaders willing to deal with Syrian President Bashar Assad's government. The coalition is in exile, and has lost widespread credibility within its ranks and among rival opposition officials and rebel groups in Syria who have broken away and are fighting for the upper hand against al-Qaida-linked militants.
An estimated 130,000 people have been killed in the war that began in early 2011, and as many as 8 million others have been forced from their homes, Kerry said. The number of refugees stands at about 2 million, he said.
But even the tentative steps forward that were announced Monday carry high risks of being thwarted by militants.
Lavrov noted that rebel insurgents attacked a recent government-sanctioned humanitarian aid convoy to the Palestinian refugee camp of Yarmouk where there were fresh reports of illnesses and deaths among residents from hunger-related ailments this weekend.
A U.N. official last week confirmed at least 15 people have died in Yarmouk in recent weeks, but residents say the real number is close to 50. The U.N.'s Relief and Works Agency that supports Palestinian refugees had until recently shipped food into the area, but has not been able to do so since September as the government tightened its blockade.
The U.N. humanitarian chief said last month that an estimated 250,000 people in besieged communities in Syria were beyond the reach of aid. Both sides have resorted to blockades and the government has kept outside aid sharply limited. Key humanitarian routes are increasingly cut off by the fighting, and kidnappings of aid workers are on the rise
Lavrov also noted that an attempt to deliver aid from the International Committee of the Red Cross to hard-struck areas near Damascus was being planned.
Kerry acknowledged what he described as an unacceptable uncertainty that insurgents and extremists have created in Syria as other nations try to nudge it toward peace.
"We do not want a ceasefire which would be used by a terrorist group, because that would be against the interests of everyone," Lavrov said.
"And those terrorists greatly complicate this equation," Kerry said. "And if disorder is allowed to continue to grow, it is extremists who will benefit, and it's all the people who want a peaceful solution and stability who will lose."
He said the moderate opposition coalition has agreed to enforce a cease-fire in places they can control, including Aleppo, the country's largest city, but suggested the militants would not abide by one.
The Syrian National Coalition is deeply divided over whether to attend peace talks scheduled for Jan. 22 in Montreux, Switzerland, and will vote later this week to decide. The group's president, Ahmad al-Jarba, met with Kerry on Monday for the second time in as many days as the United States made clear that the coalition must show up or suffer a severe credibility hit within the Western world.
While Kerry and Lavrov said they agreed on several points, their nations remained at an impasse on whether Iran, Syria's strongest ally, should attend next week's talks.
Kerry said he would welcome Iran's participation — but only if Tehran signs off on earlier diplomatic agreements that a transitional government in Syria would be created by mutual consent and, therefore, likely not include Assad or his close allies.
Lavrov, however, said Iran should attend, adding that some other participants have rejected parts of the earlier agreement. He did not specify, but Assad's government, which is sending a delegation, has said the president will not surrender power and may run again in elections later this year.
The U.N., which is hosting the talks, has not yet invited Iran to attend, although a final decision had yet to be made.
In Beirut, where he was visiting Monday, Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammed Zarif fueled the debate by saying he is "always ready to go" to help Syria find a way out of war.
Associated Press writers Zeina Karam and Bassem Mroue in Beirut contributed to this report.
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As for the rest, I will write several parts about this each day, so that you don't have to read all at once. I will also separate them in pages here so that you can easily find them.
For today I decided that we talk about something else and take a little break from standard stuff that we are common with.
Today we are going to talk about Studio Ghibli, the most known Japanese studio for production of anime movies and such.
So before we begin let us discuss what is that actually? Well it is best to say that Studio Ghibli is something as Disney in the west. While they are quite popular and make animated movies, in Japan they do as well and more and more they are becoming quite popular all over the world, from all parts of Asia, to Europe and America.
Official logo used by Studio Ghibli. The mascot is from one of their most famous movies and first called My Neighbor Totoro.
Studio Ghibli was found by two, often considered one of the best and most legendary directors of anime industry, Hayao Miyazaki and Isao Takahata back in 1985. Hayao Miyazaki is however the more famous one because of his personal movies and also because he is a mangaka himself. Isao Takahata is only a director and producer, but he himself wrote stories for and worked on many famous and heartbreaking ones like one of the most famous, 'Grave of the Fireflies'.
One the left Hayao Miyazaki (70) and on the right Isao Takahata (75)
Right after they founded their studio, they made an anime movie never seen before then called Laputa Castle in the sky. It had the best music, animations and story the Japan has yet seen it. At that time anime was not popular in the West so it took years until it saw Western release, but even today it still is considered one of the most legendary of their work.
Before that they actually made a movie which helped them make Studio Ghibli. You see, they were working on many anime titles (and Isao was working on some real action movies before completely deciding to do anime), though they didn't make much and especially for making a whole studio. Even at that time anime just hit the scene even in Japan, so it took time until it was completely recognized by everyone.
Covers of one of the most famous ones.
One of their most famous pre-Ghibli (era called for the anime movies and OVAs they made before Studio Ghibli) is Nausicaa Valley of the wind in year 1984. That movie became so popular that they brought them enough profit to officially establish Studio Ghibli.
Today they are by far most famous movie maker studio in all categories in Japan and more and more their movies are played in Western cinema where the latest ones have premier in even more than 250 cinemas just in USA and also dozens to hundreds in some European countries.
They even have established a Ghibli museum in Japan, something similar as Disney Land in the West.
They are so famous that their most famous movie 'Spirited Away' has earned Golden Bear and even Oscar for the best animated movie, first one ever being not English language based. It is also first anime to ever receive that and today it is the most grossing anime at all in Japan, even bigger than Titanic.
Studio Ghibli truly has a big future ahead of it's time...
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RCRA Online is an electronic database that indexes thousands of letters, memoranda, publications, and questions and answers issued by
EPA's Office of Resource Conservation and Recovery (ORCR)
. These documents represent past EPA Headquarters interpretations of the RCRA regulations governing the management of solid, hazardous, and medical waste. RCRA Online allows users to locate documents through topical, full text, and advanced search functions. RCRA Online also allows users to view the actual text of the documents identified in a search.
RCRA Online is made up of documents from three distinct sources: Selected
Correspondence letters and memoranda (SOCs),
RCRA Permit Policy Compendium
guidance documents (RPPCs), and
Monthly Call Center Report Q&As (MRQs)
Oftentimes a document may be from more than one original source, as the following diagram represents:
To perform a search of the RCRA Online database, the user must first decide what type of search will best serve their needs. A topical search will find all the documents that deal with that particular topic. A full text search allows the user to search for and word or phase contained in the actual text of the document as well as the Title, Description, and Topics fields of each document stored in the database. An advanced search lets the user search by specific variables like date or document number, as well as full text searching of words and phrases.
Tips on Word Searching:
For word searching, type the word or words into the search field, separating each word with a space (e.g., generator closure). This type of search will look for the string of words in that particular order in the database. This is the same as if you typed: "generator closure". This is the most refined search.
To search for documents that contain both the words 'generator' and 'closure' anywhere in the document, but the words do not necessarliy need to be next to each other, use the AND operator (e.g., generator AND closure)
To search for documents that included either the word 'generator' or the word 'closure', or both, you would search for the string, generator OR closure.
Note: Words with hypens and/or parentheses need to be enclosed in double quotes when used in a search in conjunction with a search operator. Some examples include:
"lead-acid" AND battery
hazardous waste AND "CERCLA 104(c)(9)"
Three other operators are available to use when searching for words. You can search using the NEAR, SENTENCE, and PARAGRAPH operators (e.g., generator NEAR closure).
Their uses are described as follows:
NEAR - The closer the words are to each other, the higher their relevance ranking when the search results are displayed.
SENTENCE - Same as the NEAR operator, but the words must be in the same sentence.
PARAGRAPH - Same as the NEAR operator, but the words must be in the same paragraph.
Viewing Details:
After performing a search, RCRA Online will provide a list of all the documents that meet the user's search parameters. To view the detailed information on any particular document, the user can simply click on the title of the document and the system will display the detailed information for the selected item. The detailed information contains the relevant document numbers, regulatory citations, and ordering information among other things.
Accessing the Document:
Once the user has reviewed the detailed information on a particular document, he or she can view the actual text of the document by clicking on the VIEW icon from the Record Detail page. The user may then print out a hardcopy version of the document.
How To Perform a Topics Search
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Using the Topic Search function is the simplest way for a user to locate documents in the database. The topics cover a wide range of RCRA issues. To search the database by topic, choose the Topic Search icon on the tool bar, then click on the blue arrow next to the desired topic. RCRA Online will generate a list of all the documents that discuss the selected topic. To view detailed information on a particular document, simply click on the document title.
How To Perform a Full Text Search
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Using the Full Text Search function enables the user to search the RCRA Online database and the attached documents for any string of letters and numbers. Search strings can contain letters, numbers and the characters: colon (:), backslash (\), period (.), and ampersand (&). You can also search for citations that contain parentheses, For example, you could search the Regulatory Section for the number: 261.6(c)(3). However, the phrase containing the parentheses must have double quotes around it. Therefore, you would enter "261.6(c)(3)" to search for this number in the Regulatory Section. To search the database for a string of letters or numbers, choose the Full Text Search icon on the tool bar. Type the word or phrase into the search field, separating each word with a space (e.g., battery lead plate). To search for a string of words in a particular order, or to search for an exact phrase, group the words within quotation marks (e.g., "solid waste"). The user can limit the number of documents the database will find by using the pull down menu and choosing the desired limit. The Full Text Search also gives the user the option to search for word variants (e.g., battery will find references to battery and batteries), and for word synonyms. To perform the search, click on the "Search" button adjacent to the keyword field. The database will display a list of all the documents that meet the search parameters and the number of documents found at the bottom of the Search Results page. To view detailed information on a particular document, simply click on the document title.
For more on searching see the
Tips on Word Searching
How To Perform an Advanced Search
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Using the advanced search function allows the user to search the database using specific criteria. The user may locate documents by
regulatory section
statutory citation
RCRA Online Number
RPPC number
NTIS number
, or
EPA document number
. The user can limit the number of documents the database will find by using the pull down menu and choosing the desired limit. The advanced search will also allow the user to search the
database and the attached documents for any string of letters and numbers (this searches the title field, description field, and the full text of all documents). When searching for full text, the advanced search gives the user the option to search for word variants (i.e., regulate will find references to regulation and regulatory), and for word synonyms. The database will display a list of all the documents that meet the search parameters and the number of documents found at the bottom of the Search Results page. To view detailed information on a particular document, simply click on the document title.
For more on searching see the
Tips on Word Searching
Note: A RCRA Online full text search can contain only letters, numbers, and the characters: colon (:), backslash (\), period (.), and ampersand (&). You can also search for citations that contain parentheses, For example, you could search the Regulatory Citation for the number: 261.6(c)(3) if you enclosed the number in double quotes (e.g. "261.6(c)(3)").
What is "Date"?
All items cataloged in RCRA Online are dated. Format for the date is mm/dd/yy. For letters and memos, RCRA Online uses the date the letter or memo was written. For MRQs, the date indicates the month the MRQ was published. All MRQ dates are formatted as mm/01/yy.
What is "Title"?
RCRA Online includes titles only for items with a previously identified title.
What is "To"?
The "To" field identifies the recipient of each letter and memo cataloged in RCRA Online. MRQs do not have individual recipients.
What is "From"?
The "From" field identifies the author of each letter and memo cataloged in the RCRA Online. MRQs do not have individual authors.
What is "Organization of Recipient"?
The "Organization of Recipient" field identifies the company, firm, agency, or other organization of the recipient. MRQs do not have individual Recipients.
What does "Search the RCRA Online Database for the following word(s)" mean?
Each piece of guidance cataloged in RCRA Online is assigned various keywords and phrases that describe the regulatory issues discussed in the piece of guidance. The user can search for specific regulatory issues by searching for keywords related to the topic of interest. Every effort is made to include all appropriate keywords. To make sure the user finds every appropriate piece of guidance, however, the user should perform multiple searches to ensure complete research. For instance, if you are interested in F006 electroplating waste, search for the string "F006", if this brings back too many hits, you can narrow the search by searching for "F006 electroplating" enclosed in quotation marks. When you search for documents using the Keyword field, RCRA Online searches four fields in the RCRA Online database; the title field, description field, RCRA Online Number field, and the full text of all documents.
Note: A RCRA Online keyword search can contain only letters, numbers, and the characters: colon (:), backslash (\), period (.), and ampersand (&)
This field identifies the 40 CFR regulatory citations of RCRA subjects discussed by this document. This field in the detail screen now displays values as hyperlinks that link you to the Section for that value in the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) found at the Access GPO website for e-CFR, Part 40, Chapter I (
). An example of a regulatory citation is 261.2(a)(2). When viewing the regulations, please be aware that RCRA Online navigates to the section (e.g., 261.2) in the e-CFR, as opposed to the appropriate subsection (e.g., 261.2(a)(2)). Please scroll down the page until you find the corresponding regulatory text.
Note: A RCRA Online search can contain only letters, numbers, and the characters: colon (:), backslash (\), period (.), and ampersand (&). You can also search for citations that contain parentheses, For example, you could search the Regulatory Citation for the number: 261.6(c)(3) if you enclosed the number in double quotes (e.g. "261.6(c)(3)").
What is "Statutory Citation"?
The "Statutory Citation" field indicates those specific citations referenced in the document text. Please note, however, even in the absence of a citation, the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), 42 U.S.C. s/s 6901 et seq (1976), forms the legal basis for the entire RCRA program, including all rules, regulations, and RCRA Online guidance.
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The "Statutory Citation" field in the detail screen now displays the values as hyperlinks that link to the specific public laws found at the Legal Information Institute web site (
What is "RCRA Online Number"?
The RCRA Online Number is a unique five digit document code assigned to each memo and publication in the RCRA Online database. Memo's have a 5 digit code that begin with the number one (1). Publications have a 5 digit code that begin with the number five (5). Users may retrieve memo's and publications using this number through the Full Text and Advanced Search screen.
What is "RPC Number"?
The RPC number is an identification number unique to RCRA Online. Each number is comprised of two fields. The first field corresponds to the date the document was issued, and the second field differentiates between documents issued on the same day (i.e., 1/23/95-01 represents the first memo received that was dated January 23, 1995). Users MUST use both components in order to retrieve documents by RPC number.
What is "RPPC Number"?
The RPPC number is a unique identification number assigned to each document contained in the
RCRA Permit Policy Compendium
. Some SOCs and MRQs may also have RPPC numbers if they have been incorporated into the compendium. Each RPPC number has three parts: 9444.1986(01).
The first four digits correspond to a particular topic within the compendium. The second four digits correspond to the year in which the guidance was issued. The numbers in parenthesis differentiate between memos issued in the same year dealing with the same topic.
What is "NTIS Number"?
The NTIS number is an identification number assigned to Monthly Call Center Reports for ordering from the
National Technical Information Service
(800-553-6847). Entire Monthly Call Center Reports containing MRQs are available for purchase from NTIS using this document number. NTIS numbers may be in one of two formats: PB94-234 456 or SUB-9224-97-006.
What is "EPA Document Number"?
The EPA Document Number is an identification number assigned to Monthly Call Center Reports. In RCRA Online, only documents that are MRQs will have an EPA document number. Searching by an EPA document number will generate a list of all the MRQs that were published in that particular Monthly Call Center Report. When searching by EPA document number, use the complete document number (e.g., 530-R-93-004a).
What is "Memo/Letter"?
The "Memo/Letter" field identifies a wide array of EPA documents, including memoranda issued by the Agency to the states and regions on how to implement a RCRA regulation or policy, letters in response to public concerns about hazardous and solid waste management, and letters written to explain to the regulated community how to follow the promulgated regulations and policies.
What is "Question and Answer"?
Every month, the RCRA, Superfund & EPCRA Call Center publishes a report that includes frequently asked regulatory questions and answers that have been approved by EPA, commonly referred to as Monthly Report Questions (MRQs). The "Question and Answer" field identifies these questions and answers.
What is "Publication"?
This field indicates RCRA publications (usually assigned an identification number, e.g., 530-R-93-004) in RCRA Online. Examples include technical manuals, industry-specific publications, and other RCRA-related documents.
What is "Official ORCR Policy"?
The "Official
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RCRA Online often uses an acronym in place of a proper name (e.g., EPA instead of Environmental Protection Agency) or common term (e.g., SQG instead of small quantity generator). To avoid confusion, the database consistently uses certain acronyms. Users experiencing difficulties finding a particular proper name or term may want to examine the acronym list to determine if RCRA Online has assigned an acronym in its place. Below is a list of the acronyms that RCRA Online uses consistently:
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- Dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane
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- Department of Energy
- Department of Transportation
- Environmental Protection Agency
- Federal Facility Compliance Act
First Third
- August 17, 1988, Federal Register (53 FR 31138)
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- Monthly Call Center Report Q&A
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- National Priorities List
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- Pentachlorophenol
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- Tetrachlorodibenzodioxin
- Toxicity Characteristic Leaching Procedure
Third Third
- June 1, 1990, Federal Register (55 FR 22520)
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|2012-03-18, 01:13
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|2012-03-18, 02:19
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...He was talking about anime in general being out of mainstream entertainment (as opposed to saying "the anime," which would be refering directly to Madoka). Shinbo, Urobuchi, Iwakawa, and the lot of them were surprised when Madoka became a phenomenon that pulled in viewers outside of the usual anime fandom. It bypassed niche entertainment barriers and moved people who had little to no interest in anime outside the usual Ghibli stuff to tears. Shinbo has had the hope ever since then that Madoka could be a gateway into bringing anime in general back into the mainstream it was before it became "niche" and specialized. It was an unexpected development, but he has been inspired by it ever since.
|2012-03-18, 04:47
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lol, indeed. I dunno where some people are coming from thinking that Madoka hasn't had mainstream appeal. It's precisely Madoka's mainstream appeal which made it the subject of all those awards, magazine articles, and critical accolades it recieved during/after its airing last year.
However, despite that, it is still true that Madoka might not be as mainstream as a franchise as, for example, K-on. And certainly neither compare with works by Studio Ghibli.
As a matter of otaku appeal versus mainstream, I think we can set up a sort of scale where we've got:
- K-on: massive mainstream success, strong otaku appeal
- Madoka: very strong mainstream success, very strong otaku appeal
- Bakemonogatari: decent mainstream success, incredible otaku appeal
And this is reflected in the sales numbers. Out of the three franchises, Bakemonogatari has the most otaku appeal and that is why it stands on top as a matter of sales numbers. However, all three represent some widespread combination of both strong mainstream and otaku appeal, which explains why SHAFT and Kyoani were named as the two top candidates who might succeed Ghibli as leaders of the anime industry (in the unfortunate scenario where Ghibli's succession issues force it to step down).
However, I think what the sales/otaku appeal correlation I showed with Bakemonogatari above is that Madoka's impressive critical awards and strong sales performance don't necessarily equate just yet to dominating presence in the mainstream. Although I don't want to focus on a direct comparison, with regards to K-on (which itself is a very popular otaku franchise) key landmarks of its mainstream popularity (like the fact that it's fanbase/audience is actually ~60% female (compared to I think ~30% for Madoka), or the fact that K-on is aired on the Disney Channel during daytime television) reinforce that Madoka is not really so mainstream a property as it could potentially be.
I think that one factor which reflects interestingly on this situation is that despite being an Urobochi Gen work, Madoka famously overthrows some of the characteristics that Urobochi Gen is most famous for--the "bad ending" whereby a protagonist sinks into personal/subjective happiness at the expense of the greater good of the universe/community, for example. Urobochi Gen, as a writer coming from a background of ero/Visual Novel works in collaboration with Nitroplus or the Fate franchise, obviously, has/had a very firm background in otaku-oriented works and I think was certainly an enormous contributor to attracting the type of audience for Madoka which would propel it to such a success in terms of its BD sales ranking. However, what actually makes Madoka notable from a critical and mainstream perspective is precisely that Urobochi subverted and threw off that otaku-oriented stigma/expectation, and created story appropriate for non-otaku. Urobochi said from the beginning of Madoka "I am writing a heartwarming story", and although this was in part meant to camouflage the expectation that, true to his reputation, he would throw his characters into a grinder of despair and suffering, in the end he lived up to his word through an ending which celebrated hope, empathy, and self-sacrifice (as well as the foundations of the mahou shoujo genre itself).
So that is to say, what Urobochi Gen has actually written is a mainstream story, but because what he is/was famous for was otaku appeal, the response to Madoka has been unusually characterized by a strong otaku (BD and merchandise sales) and critical (awards, etc. from anime industry watchers) reception, but untapped mainstream potential. Well, in the first place Madoka only airing during late night (i.e. after 12:00 am) timeslots and via NicoNico streaming is one of the contributors to this situation.
This is why, Madoka being released as a box office production is one of the major things which can be done to expand Madoka's audience. Madoka is a mainstream show, but it has not been given a chance yet to reach a mainstream audience. Shinbo talking about pushing Madoka to expand the mainstream anime audience reflects exactly, I think, this untapped potential. I'm really excited that Shinbo/Gen recognize this and are developing the franchise in that direction.
|2012-03-31, 20:03
|Link #225
Today at ACE, it was announced that the two Madoka Magica recap movies will begin showing this autumn (likely simultaneously). The titles are The Story's Beginning/Eternal Story (Japanese:始まりの物語/永遠の物語)
Yaraon post
There's a list of theatres in the blog post; I count 16 thus far and it'll likely grow by the time these run.
|2012-03-31, 23:46
|Link #226
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Ditto here:
Seems that it confirmed the predictions of some guys here, that parts of it will be recaps. Not surprisingly, I'm hearing grumbles.
|2012-04-01, 03:09
|Link #229
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Location: Singapore
Age: 27
They should have go straight and produce the sequel movie without producing the recap movies. This would not only save money for an epic sequel but also not delaying the fans' desire for the sequel.
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|2012-04-01, 05:44
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Beginning story sounds like it will actually be based on what we saw in ep 10.
About the simultaneous run of both movies - is it official or only a guess for now? Granted, tickets WERE sold for both movies at once somewhere...
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Well it's pretty certain that they will make a profit out of it anyway. You know just because you've watched it during the initial airing doesn't mean you're not gonna rewatch it on bluray and it's very own theatrical release. I'm sure as hell I will. Also it's not like everyone has already watched it and bringing Madoka to the big screen makes it even more accessible for everyone.
|2012-04-01, 11:03
|Link #235
Twilight lander
Many PMMM fans would have watched even a simple recap for the sake of it. And we're speaking new content here. Remember all those talks about "I wish Shaft would make unabridged ep 10 into an OVA or movie"? All the signs show that we're close to just that.
|2012-04-02, 00:53
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|2012-04-02, 01:14
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You have to keep in mind that an anime movie released in Japan typically takes a long time to be subbed and available for English audiences in good visual quality (I have no intention of watching some low-grade camrip). The likelihood of me resisting the urge to spoil myself before I can watch the movie for myself is pretty low.
If the changes I get spoiled on are significant, I'll probably watch the recap movies.
Otherwise, I'll probably skip them, truth be told.
The main thing to me is that the third movie is totally new content. If the three movies were all nothing but recap, I'd be pretty disappointed myself. But thankfully, it's more than that. So I don't think people should grumble much here. It's a better fate than what Nanoha fans have had with the Nanoha movies, imo.
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|Link #240
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Pigs VS Wolves
- Publisher: Han Zhicai
- Genre: Entertainment
- Released: 3 Feb, 2010
- Size: 15.2 MB
- Price: $0.99
- App Store Info
DescriptionBe careful! You are being watched! A summer day, you got lost in the desert, thirsty, tired and a little bit funky. Suddenly, a huge wave of ravening wolves appeared. What a nightmare! Run away? Nowhere to go. Shout for help? Nobody could hear you. What can you do?
Pigs VS Wolves is a new generation TD game
If you've played various Tower Defense games, you'll be familiar with "Pigs VS Wolves", the new generation TD game which makes the fierce war available on iPhone/iPod to defend yourself from enemies' attack. In this game, you are playing the role as innocent pig, and your enemies are a group of evil wolves. Take up arms and fight!
Multivariate & Flexible:
During the game, you have the chance to get gold coins. You decide how to use them, buy more gold coin generators, exchange characters or defensive props. Besides, you choose to defense or attack.
* 11 kinds of wolves with different levels.
* 15 characters available for you to control.
* 16 different battle levels offer hours of playing.
* Classic Mode and Survival Mode make the game more flexible.
Easy Level and Normal mode cater to different experienced gamers.
How to Play The Pigs VS Wolves:
* Gold coin generator pig: It is the most important character. Without gold coins, you can't purchase pigs used to attack or defense.
* Defensive props: Defensive props such as Scarecrow and Stone Pig are used to resist wolves' attack so that you have enough time to lay for attacking.
* Bomb: Bomb is capable of destroying all wolves instantaneously. Perhaps it can turn the tables at critical times.
* Attack: Attack is the best form of defense. Organize your troops to destroy all the wolves that come.
* Other tips: Different characters associated with different props generate diverse effects, such as slowing down or freezing wolves. If you cannot smoothly level up, you may consider other assortment.
We do the best to make this game more splendid & exciting and hope you like it.
Online help please visite : http://www.iphogame.com
What's New in Version 1.11. Fixed bug that the wolves will not die some times.
2. Modified the coming wolves order.
3. Increased the wolves number.


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Students in our psychology program benefit from student-led professional organizations that provide extracurricular activities, bring lectures, panel discussions and graduate school fairs to campus, and perform service projects related to the field.
Our student organizations include:
- Psychology
Open to anyone interested in psychology, the club hosts speakers, graduate student panels and information sessions for graduate schools. The club also organizes service projects and community outreach events.
Advisor: Paula Biedenharn, email@example.com
- Psi Chi (Psychology Honor Society)
Recognizes psychology students who have achieved academic excellence. Through the honor society, students attend and present at local and regional conferences and have the opportunity to apply for grants to support their research projects.
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December 8, 2011
11 Why I prefer Crochet
11 comments:
I love this scarf. it's the perfect color for a guy! Good work.ReplyDelete
I prefer knitting, but that could be because I haven't really learned to become proficient in crochet. That looks like a complicated knit stitch--what is it?ReplyDelete
The stitch is called a make knot. It was kind of a pain.ReplyDelete
I learned crochet first and then tried knitting. I just didn't take to it, and went back to crochet... Maybe I'll give it another chance. Love the scarf! :)ReplyDelete
- Mrs. NunnallyDecember 16, 2011 at 9:45 AM
Just started following your blog, love it BTW. I couldn't agree more! I love the end resuklt of a knit pattern but crocheting just feels more natural for me and its just easier for me. Knitting takes me FOREVER. I can crochet a scarf in an hour....knitting might take me a total of 4-5 hours ( and MANY BREAKS). I have been crocheting since I was 15 (13 yrs) and knitting since I was 20 (8 yrs) and I have friends who swear by knitting. Maybe it just depends on which you learn first.ReplyDelete
This is really beautiful! I just took my first knitting class a few months ago and realized I just like crocheting better because I can tell when I've made a mistake and go back and fix it. Knitting seems so much more complicated!ReplyDelete
I love this scarf! I started crocheting first and then learned to knit. I find I go back to crochet because it's faster for me, but I really do like the look of knit, just wish I were better at it.ReplyDelete
I have been crocheting for years & I just recently started knitting & I would have to agree with you. Knitting does take much longer. I started out with knitting washclothes & with the time it took me to knit one washcloth I could have crocheted about 6 or 7. That's crazy!ReplyDelete
I LOVE knitting! The look is so much softer than crochet. You have by far more options with knitting than you do with crochet. I would do knit something rather than crochet, hands down!ReplyDelete
I am self taught in both knitting and crocheting and i learned both at the same time and i find that i go between the two equally. It really just depends what i want to accomplish. I did one knitted Afghan that took 6 months so i usually crochet Afghans but i absolutely love the way knit looks.ReplyDelete
I was an avid knitter for 20 years, then I took up crochet and I haven't gone back. One of the reasons is that it is sooo much faster. Love it.ReplyDelete


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Michael Cole Talks About His Work at the Performance Center, Losing Weight with JBL, More
– Michael Cole has published a new blog on LayfieldReport.com and reveals what he does with WWE's announcers at the Performance Center each week:
"My favorite part of NXT is spending numerous hours each week in the Performance Center's announce booth, helping our up and coming broadcasters hone their craft. I can't wait to hear Tom Phillips, Byron Saxton and William Regal call all the action at NXT Arrival because I know they are ready and will help steal the show! My goal is to get them to the point where they will be calling all the action on Friday Night Smackdown someday soon!"
Cole also talked about the weight loss challenge he and JBL are doing, and their plan to climb several mountains this summer:
"In other news…..JBL and I just kicked in our intense training as we look to climb a minimum of three mountains this year. Our big alpine season begins in late July-early August with a climb in the Cascade Mountain Range. We then look to conquer Grand Teton in Wyoming in late August and then in early September our crown jewel this year, Mt. Rainier outside of Seattle, one of the toughest mountains in the contiguous U-S and our big training climb for a possible summit of Denali in Alaska sometime in the next 2 years. John and and I are looking to lose at least 30 pounds, with goals of 40-50 pounds possible. At our age it's a slow, arduous process, but John is down over 20 and I have lost 13 so far. After my initiation into mountain climbing last year I have changed my workout regimen a bit this go around. 85% of my training now focuses on endurance (make those legs and lungs stronger) and I am climbing football stadium steps with 35 pounds in my backpack for 90 minutes at a time. I am also running 6-8 miles a day, training to do a half marathon in April. Give yourself a goal every couple of months in order to keep the workouts fresh and exciting. I have backed off a lot on traditional weight training, focusing instead on "outdoor training" and "practical muscles" I will use on the climbs. I have cut back on all carbs, except pinto beans and green vegetables, and focus on a diet heavy in protein and good fats."
Cole also revealed that he and JBL's podcast is the #1 show on Webtalkradio.net. Cole says he and JBL have some "incredible news" forthcoming about the podcast.
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2013-14: Posted an 11-5 record at No. 4 singles, including a 3-3 mark in Conference Carolinas play...Went 14-8 overall in singles play...Playing at No. 1 doubles, posted a record of 16-6 with partner Rodrigo Avila...The duo had an overall record of 16-8, while going 6-2 in league play...Helped the Tornado to a 10-match winning streak, second place finish in the Conference Carolinas regular season and King's first Conference Carolinas Tournament victory...Won his first two singles matches of spring and last of the fall for a three-match winning streak...Opened the spring with a 6-1, 6-4 victory over David Sielge of 47th ranked Tusculum College...Followed that with a 6-1, 6-1 win over Ira Usry of Randolph-Macon College...Registered three straight wins down the stretch of the regular season...Won five of his final seven matches, with one being unfinished...Recorded a five-match doubles winning streak near the start of the spring season...Capped his career by winning nine of his last 10 doubles matches, including wins in each of his final six matches with Avila...The duo won both of their Conference Carolinas Tournament matches, topping Jason Harris adn Wilson Mathewes of seventh seeded Erskine College 8-5 in the quarterfinals and sixth seeded Barton College Jake McCartney and Rafael Ruiz 8-5 in the semifinals...Academic All-Conference Carolinas.
2012-13: Went 10-9 in singles play, including a perfect 4-0 at No. 4 singles... Had a Conference Carolinas singles record of 4-5... Posted a 6-7 record at No. 3 singles... Registered an overall doubles record of 11-9, including a 6-3 conference mark... Had a 3-1 doubles record with partner Rodrigo Avila at No. 1 doubles... Primarily played with Patrick Jones at No. 2 doubles... The duo went 7-7 overall and 5-3 in conference play... Won his first four singles matches of the season... Earned Academic All-Conference honors.


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Seizure Medicines for Tension HeadachesSkip to the navigation
Topic Overview
Seizure medicines are drugs that are used to treat seizures. Seizure medicines are also used to preventmigraine headaches. And they may be used to help preventtension headachesin some people. There is not good evidence for their use in preventing tension headaches, but your doctor may think that one of these medicines will help you if you have chronic tension headaches:
- Gabapentin (for example, Neurontin)
- Topiramate (for example, Topamax)
- Valproate (for example, Depakene)
Side effects of topiramate can include:
- Fatigue.
- A prickling or tingling sensation in the hands and feet.
- Lack of coordination.
- Loss of appetite and weight loss.
- Inability to concentrate or speak clearly.
Gabapentin is a well-tolerated drug that usually causes only mild side effects. These often go away within 1 to 2 weeks and include:
- Dizziness.
- Drowsiness and fatigue.
- Headache.
- Weight gain.
- Foot swelling.
Side effects of valproate can include:
- Fatigue.
- Nausea.
- Tremor or shakiness.
- Hair loss.
- Weight gain.
- Headache pain that is different than pain from a migraine headache.
Do not use valproate if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or planning to get pregnant. If you need to use this medicine, talk to your doctor about how you can prevent pregnancy.
Women who use topiramate during pregnancy have a slightly higher chance of having a baby with birth defects. If you are pregnant or planning to get pregnant, you and your doctor must weigh the risks of using this medicine against the risks of not treating your condition.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a warning on seizure medicines and the risk of suicide and suicidal thoughts. The FDA does not recommend that people stop using these medicines. Instead, people who take seizure medicine should be watched closely forwarning signs of suicide. People who take seizure medicine and who are worried about this side effect should talk to a doctor.
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You mean there is an art to wearing your dreams? Yes. Your biggest, fattest dreams. It's like a delicate dance really, one where you have to figure out the rhythm, the steps, the count. Then there's dance partners, the push and pull of who's leading, toes getting stepped on, the audience. And if you think it's a contest- the judges. No contest? Judges still the same.
I'm a journeyman in this dream business, while Himself is a professional helping others realize their dreams, and our dream life is the guinea pig. Ironically, seven years ago it was my faith and dreams that kept me clinging to life, making me think that maybe this dream business is more serious than what some people give it credit. Then there is this shady area of life goals versus dreams. What's the difference? I don't know, maybe our attitude, the way we achieve them, the severity of the sacrifice. Maybe it's this…
I will not have Starbucks coffee for one year so that I can go to Puerto Rico this winter. Sacrifice made for a dream.
I will not go to Puerto Rico this year so that I can save for my children's college fund. Sacrificing a dream for a goal.
Possessing dreams is a wonderful thing. Dreams coming true is priceless. So if the possession of dreams is so wonderful, can you imagine actually fulfilling all of them? I am living my dreams, not all at the same time, some may never come to fruition, but having them keeps me going just the same. In saying I am living my dreams also comes with it all the unsaid things- hard work, loss, disappointment, failure, heartache, a messy house, missed dinners, miscommunication, waste, and exhaustion. Now that sounds more realistic than this dreamy stuff, huh? It seems to all go hand in hand fortunately.
Join me as I explore The Art of Wearing Our Fat Dreams right here on one of my biggest dreams- Big Red Kitchen. (Don't' worry, there will still be good food!)
Missed any Days on this Dream Ride?
Day 2- "You Should've Married Someone Else!"– Who is really responsible for fulfilling our dreams?
Day 3- Mozart Balls Really Do have Nuts- Tips on travelling with food allergies– Overcoming obstacles
Day 4- The Barf Stops Here- Homemade SpaghettiOs– If given the gift of time, how would you then spend it?


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Welcome to the California Gold Olive Oil Co. We are a small family run operation located in the beautiful foothills of Oakdale, California, where we produce our award winning premium extra virgin olive oil. All of our oils are of the freshest quality, and certified extra virgin by the California Olive Oil Council. (COOC) Our goal is to produce some of the finest gourmet olive oils available.
If this is your first time visiting our website, please take a few moments to look around. There is a lot of information, and please check out all of our products.
We are excited to introduce our some new products that we have for sale. First we have our newest single varietal, our Estate Coratina. In its debut year in 2015 it won numerous and prestigious awards; 2015 "Best of the Best" Yolo County & "Best of Show" small producer California Olive Oil Council to name a few. It continues do do well at competition. Try some, you won't be disappointed!
Next, we now carry flavored olive oils. We have Jalapeno, Garlic, Basil and Rosemary. These are not infused oils, but the products are crushed directly with the olives for a fresh taste that can't be beat.
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November 2014 The finding from an 18-month-long clinical trial strengthens hope that pharmacotherapy can break nicotine's especially tenacious hold on people with serious mental illness such as bipolar disorder or schizophrenia.
October 2010 Presents a summary of a study that followed individuals who entered mental health crisis or substance abuse detoxification residential centers in San Francisco and the types of treatment they received.
March 2013 People who use prescription opiates nonmedically are more likely to consider suicide than those who use these medications only appropriately or not at all. A recent NIDA-supported study also disclosed that the risk for suicidal thoughts remains elevated after cessation of use.
December 2010 Discusses rates of substance use or abuse among mothers with at-home children and the factors that may contribute to the abuse.
November 2009 Highlights the need for research to assess and find solutions to a potential rise in substance abuse among service men and women, veterans, and their families.
December 2011 Understanding and responding to drug abuse among America's aging population becomes more urgent as a growing percentage of baby boomers enter the over-50 age bracket.
October 2013
People with cannabis use disorder (CUD) are likely also to have social anxiety disorder (SAD), and comorbid SAD is associated with greater severity of cannabis-related problems. These findings highlight the importance of assessing CUD patients for SAD, as that disorder can be both a contributing cause and a consequence of CUD. Treating both disorders may be a key to helping patients recover from each.
April 2007 Describes a study comparing Staged Care Intervention, a combination treatment for smoking cessation, among smokers in outpatient treatment for depression and a control group.
August 2016 Treatment with an extended-release stimulant medication plus cognitive behavioral therapy was associated with reductions in cocaine use and in attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder symptoms in patients with both disorders.
July 2014 Interventions that bolster self-control in childhood and early adolescence might shield ethnic and racial minority adolescents and young adults from the burden of both drug use and depressive mood.


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Left to right: David McWater, Jonathan Gonzalez and Ron Fulco
L.E.S. Gauchos corral former pro players as coaches
By Judith Stiles
When Jonathan Gonzalez was 4 years old, he picked up a pencil and wrote with his right hand, which indicated he would be a righty in baseball. However, soon after that, he grabbed a bat and a ball and hit lefty over and over again. By age 10, he began to throw a mean fastball with his right hand, and fortunately evaded the strict teachers in his school who might have made him choose one hand or the other. His godfather, Ron Fulco, a legendary fast-pitch softball player himself, had the baseball smarts to back off and let the kid play ball in his own way. By the time Jonathan joined the Lower East Side Gauchos baseball program, he was fortunate enough to hook up with coach David McWater, who understood the importance of allowing players to develop their own style.
McWater, a longtime Lower East Side resident and community leader and current chairperson of Community Board 3, founded the L.E.S. Gauchos baseball program shortly after Sept. 11, 2001. In the Gauchos mission statement it describes the Lower East Side as a historically working-class neighborhood with many of our players coming from economically and educationally disadvantaged backgrounds. Besides creating a program with first-rate former professional players as coaches and trainers, the program teaches the young men how to think like a baseball player, not just how to do it, adds McWater.
These young men are taught strategies within the game of baseball that leave them well prepared for the curve balls life will throw them as they grow up. What sets the league apart from other Little League organizations is that the coaches are not dads with a hankering to soak up a summer of baseball by coaching their kids. Instead they are top-level former pro players, such as Frankie Rodiguez, who pitched for the Minnesota Twins leading their staff with 13 wins in 1996 the Seattle Mariners and the Cincinnati Reds, as well as Oreste Marrero from Bayamon, Puerto Rico, who was the starting first baseman for the Montreal Expos under manager Felipe Alou and had a long career in the minor leagues and overseas in Taiwan, hitting 278 home runs, 277 of them in the minor leagues.
Watching Frankie and Oreste coach is like magic, says McWater in awe of how they handle the ball. It is hard to describe how they catch a ball because it happens so fast. The ball touches the heel of their glove and bounces into their throwing hand like lightning. It is amazing to watch.
The knowledge these coaches have gained from playing in the big leagues cannot be quantified into a set of written instructions for other Little League coaches because it is largely an intuitive process that can only be taught by example. This has given the young players in the Gauchos an extraordinary leg up in the highly competitive world of precollege or preprofessional baseball.
The coaches, including Fulco, as well as John Manuel-Sanchez, who worked for the Philadelphia Phillies and the Chicago White Sox, have created a culture of baseball on the Lower East Side for 65-plus kids ages 13 to 18.
Because the teams are privately funded, albeit on a shoestring budget, these city players get a chance to travel to college showcases and tournaments in areas of the country that are vastly different from the Lower East Side. The program also offers SAT prep classes for free, which sometimes costing over $1,500 dollars are too expensive for many teenagers, and can potentially raise a score 100 points. Unlike other area Little League programs, the Gauchos play up to 80 games a season, sometimes six to seven games a week, and they love every minute of it.
McWater and the other coaches hope to expand the program to include a facility with indoor batting cages and classrooms for academic and baseball education, as well as a centralized youth program where baseball can move indoors in the winter months.
This idea was inspired by the baseball town of Waxahachie, Tex., where in 1915 a baseball culture sprang up when Ty Cobb came to town. By 1925, five Major League players came out of this so called high school baseball capital of the world.
In New York Citys blossoming youth baseball culture, Jonathan Gonzalez of the Gauchos is now a highly scouted star pitcher, along with lefty pitcher Nelson Jiminez and Andrew Pena, a freshman at La Salle Academy. But the L.E.S. Gauchos are not for superstars only. There is a recreational division for anyone who wants to play baseball, because the way McWater sees it, If theyre from the neighborhood and care enough to show up, well, well put them on a team.
In fact, the L.E.S. Gauchos welcome new players into the league, even youngsters who are taking their first steps into baseball land. All players at every level are given a chance to work with the expert coaches, including Burt Beagle, who boasts having coached over 200 players who have gone on to play professional baseball. But more important, the Gauchos coaches are mentors to these young men, and they have done their best to level the playing field for kids growing up on the Lower East Side.
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Dora Katherine Daniells was born in 1908 at the Pivot in Wacousta, Michigan. She grew up in Wacousta, Michigan, and Eustis, Florida. She was the first of the five Daniells sisters to attend Florida State Woman's College, now Florida State University, and graduated with a degree in music education. She taught music in the public schools in Detroit and was involved in the music programs of several churches. She helped her sister, Mary pay for her education at Florida State. This tradition of one sister helping to pay for the next to attend college was continued until all five sisters graduated from college. This was an amazing accomplishment in an era when few women attended college at all.
Dora married John Panchik in 1950 at the Pivot in Wacousta. She lost her sight due to diabetes but still played the piano. Family recordings made shortly before her death show a very powerful performance. She died in 1983.


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"OH-I Frostie is the best hamburger in Ojai!"
"Hands Down! One of the juiciest Burgers I ever had in my entire life! Burgers are exploding with flavor and it packs a punch. It feels like theres a boxing match going on your mouth. Chili Cheese Fries are delicious. Huge portions! It's massive! Great customer service fast and friendly. Best Ojai Hamburger Restaurant. It's a definite must try place."
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"It's been said by many that our sense of smell and its counterpart, taste, are more deeply intertwined with memory than any other sense. My first bite into the corn burritos from the new O-Hi Frostie at Josephina's Cafe took me back, way back, to when I would sit with my grandfather in his truck, waiting to hear our number.
Suddenly my mind is flooded with a torrent of imagery. One day I bring our order and we eat — like men, silently — on his bench seat. The woven seat-cover is scratchy against my leg. And KHAY is playing Alan Jackson on his radio, over the noise of older kids skating behind us in the parking lot. This was an after-school ritual for years. It's two years too late for us to enjoy this food together again, so for me, being able to summon that memory is priceless.
A lot of people are going to have their own version of that experience. For 53 years O-Hi Frostie was a place that played a far greater role in the lives of locals than is typical for a burger stand. The sliding windows, the fiberglass benches, the tables scrawled with the initials of thousands of teenage couples — all of it was saturated with memories. But all that disappeared in 2006 when the Frostie was ordered to vacate the premises so that it could be razed in the name of progress. As when the Top Hat in Ventura closed, to many people it felt like the end of an era and a sign of change in Ojai's character.
So I was elated when I heard that former owner-cook Rick Henderson was pairing up with Michael Luevano, owner of Josephina's Cafe, to bring back O-Hi Frostie. But before going, I had to tell myself that it wouldn't be quite the same. It couldn't. So I was hoping more than anything that the food would taste as it always did. Without the old location, what would O-Hi Frostie be if the food was off? I didn't know what went into the signature red sauce; what if six years later the brands once relied on had gone out of business?
Those fears were put to rest a few chews into my first bite of the corn burritos. They are the same as always, still different from others in the county in that they have a signature crunch from being filled lightly with refried beans. The red sauce, which I'd most feared would be different, still has the tomato tang tempered with a bit of sweetness and mild chili and onion heat. Leaving the cheddar-jack blend to halfway melt over the top as it used to in the old brown to-go boxes made these a perfect re-creation of what once was.
This is no coincidence. The keys to that consistency are the contents of an old pea-green box full of yellowed recipe cards. "I've never wavered or changed anything," Henderson told me, while leafing through the cards. "I follow these things to a T."
This was also evident in the Frostie Burger, which is still a neat little burger with a unique taste. As always, the beef still comes freshly ground from Starr Market. The thin bun allows the patties to shine, but what makes it different is the proprietary sweet relish that has been used since the Frostie's beginnings. Ample shredded lettuce and snappy pickle slices give a fresh, crisp texture. Henderson said it reminds him of the taste of an old Big Boy burger. I can't comment on that, but I will say that if you have a big boy appetite, go for a double (or the Mile High Triple).
The menu is still trim, halfway realized in its resurrection. Henderson says that will change as the business takes root. "There's only three of us (working here) right now," he said. "Michael wanted to do a grand opening on January first but I said no way." With corn burritos, beef taquitos, burgers, mini-chimis (small chimichangas with red sauce and cheese) and shakes, there's enough at hand to satisfy, though.
Actually, taking the Josephina's Cafe menu into account makes for many options. I figured that serving two menus was the product of compromise, but Henderson said that was his idea. "Not every mom and dad want to eat O-Hi Frostie food," he said. Neither does my girlfriend (often, anyway), so it worked out well for me one afternoon to have falafel as a healthy option when I wanted to stuff myself with corn burritos.
As for the future, Henderson hopes they will outgrow this location within a year and find a way to get back on Ojai Avenue. For now, the new location works; there's already kind of a '50s diner feel to it. It's an easy compromise with change when you sink your teeth into something that has been consistent and familiar for decades. But it's not just participation in the legacy that elevates this above standard burger-stand fare. The unwavering, signature flavors will invite those unfamiliar to come and form new rituals that will be great memories." VCReporter