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Closing Out the Blues
As the Canucks head into Game 4 with a 3-0 lead, I'm sure many fans, media and observers alike are thinking the "S" word. Yes that's right, "sweep". Can the Canucks sweep these Blues? Sure they can. Will they? That remains to be seen.
Personally I don't care for a sweep, it would be nice, but I am confident in the abilities of the Canucks to close the series out at some point, but they will. I cannot see the St. Louis Blues beating Luongo four games straight. I just don't see it. Not with the way he has been playing, not with the way the Canucks have supported him scoring, it seems like an impossiblity.
As I said in my previous blog, there is a recipe for playoff success that the Canucks are following. A lot of it has to do with the belief in each other. The team believes in Luongo and it's evident that Luongo believes in the rest of the team. So far, the Canucks have contained the St. Louis scoring threats to a minimum. TJ Oshie has not been as effective, and despite all the chances Andy McDonald has had against Luongo, he shows only one goal. The Canucks have done their job. [Read more…]


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Resident Bill Moore told AT&T officials at a recent hearing about installing small antennas on existing utility poles in Professorville that he, personally, "will fight this ugly, ridiculous-looking tower like crazy."
And a recent Verizon plan to build a 65-foot antenna at the Middlefield Road Little League field is already facing a storm of criticism from parents, whose flyer beseeches residents to "help oppose this intrusion where our children live and play! If not for you, then do it for your friends and neighbors — for your community."
Given the explosion of bandwidth-gobbling technology, it is no surprise that providers are scrambling now to line up antennas to carry their signals into every nook and cranny of our community. And just as predictable is the pushback from residents who say they do not buy into the need to pepper every block with fake trees or other camouflage that hides an emitter of what they believe is dangerous radiation. In some cases, when churches or institutions like Little League fields are in play, leaders of the organizations are often swayed by the prospect of receiving a fat monthly rent check from AT&T, Verizon or another provider.
In more traditional zoning battles, residents can demand a public hearing or cite a code violation when they believe an intrusive building or technology is invading their neighborhood.
But in the case of cell phone towers, the city's regulations are anemic, at least in part due to the federal Telecommunications Act of 1996, which prohibits regulating wireless-communications facilities based on radiation emissions, often the most feared impact raised by opponents, especially parents.
Curtis Williams, director of planning and community development, told the Weekly last December that if a proposed site is of concern to neighbors, the city usually requires companies to submit extensive information about the radius of a tower's coverage and an evaluation of alternative sites.
But the city's policy "encourages" rather than "requires" that towers be installed on non-residential property, be located with other towers or wireless installations and be screened by pine-tree towers or similar architectural devices.
In recent months, vigorous discussions have brought out several possible solutions to this ongoing battle that sooner or later will have to be resolved.
In the debate over AT&T's application for a tower at St. Albert the Great Church, opponents urged the city to press for an audit of the company's nearby wireless facilities and show why it could not co-locate antennas on its own towers or on those owned by other companies in the area. Such information is readily available at www.antennasearch.com, which shows that hundreds of towers and a similar number of smaller antennas already are installed throughout Palo Alto.
With such information in hand, the city could decide where new towers are actually needed to provide more coverage, rather than where companies are simply trying to gain a competitive advantage.
In addition to being able to actively evaluate the need for new antennas, Palo Alto should follow the lead of the City of Richmond in the East Bay, which halted applications for new wireless-communications facilities until an advisory group developed a new policy that residents and industry members could endorse.
In 2009, Richmond passed a new ordinance establishing standards for towers and prioritized zones that require "maximum achievable setbacks" from schools, child-care facilities, residences, hospitals and mixed-use areas."
A Richmond planning official told the Weekly that the law "puts the onerous proof on the carrier" to show that a location within a residential area is the only alternative and the best site.
This approach could work just as well in Palo Alto.
Rather than forcing residents and wireless carriers to put up with needlessly confrontational hearings, the city should move soon to write a new ordinance that would not violate federal telecommunications regulations but simply create a framework for industry and the public to cooperatively decide where new towers are needed.
The Richmond ordinance, which was developed after reviewing similar measures in the East Bay cities of Berkeley, Albany and Orinda, is proof that cities can stop the often contentious, and needless, debates about cell-phone towers.
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California Department of Transportation
December 2, 2010
Joel Zlotnik, OCTA, (714) 560-5713
Gloria Roberts, Caltrans, (949) 279-8931
Orange County's First Recovery Act Freeway Project Completed
Irvine– Caltrans today announced the completion of a $65 million project that will relieve congestion and ease a chronic traffic bottleneck along State Route 91, a major transportation artery connecting Orange County with the Inland Empire.
The project was the first American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (Recovery Act) transportation project in Orange County and was funded primarily ($47.9 million) by the Recovery Act. The remaining funding was provided by the Orange County Transportation Authority and the Riverside County Transportation Commission.
"We are constantly working to bring Recovery Act funding into California quickly and responsibly to help drive our economy," said Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger. "Investing in California's infrastructure helps put Californians back to work while also reducing traffic congestion and improving our quality of life."
The widening project constructed a new lane on six miles of eastbound SR-91 between State Route 241 in Orange County and State Route 71 in Riverside County. The daily traffic volume on this section can reach nearly 300,000 vehicles.
"This project was made possible thanks to the partnership between state and local agencies. It is a solid investment in this region's infrastructure and underscores our commitment to reducing traffic congestion for commuters traveling between Orange County and the Inland Empire," said Caltrans Director Cindy McKim.
"This new lane will be a welcome relief to the thousands of people who travel on the Riverside Freeway each day," said OCTA Chairman Jerry Amante, also the mayor Tustin. "Improving the 91 is a top priority for OCTA and we are very pleased to see the first of several projects on the freeway completed."
"The opening of this project is another positive example of how transportation agencies in Orange and Riverside counties are successfully coming together to provide positive improvements to everyone," said RCTC Chair Bob Buster, also a Riverside County supervisor. "Both counties have ambitious upcoming plans to continue improving this freeway – this is an encouraging first step toward bigger and better improvements in the future."
Under Governor Schwarzenegger's leadership, California has obligated nearly $2.6 billion in Recovery Act funding to nearly 1,000 highway, local street, transportation projects, and job training statewide. For more information on the Recovery Act visit: http://recovery.ca.gov/
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Houston attorney who helped save dinosaur bones wins Mongolia's highest honor
A Houston attorney who helped to return a rare Tyrannosaurus skeleton to Mongolia has received that Asian nation's top honor - the Order of the Polar Star.
The case began May of last year, when the office of the president of Mongolia contacted attorney Robert Painter to stop an auction of the huge treasured Tyrannosaurus bataar, which was scheduled that month in New York.
After obtaining a temporary restraining order from a Texas court, Painter flew to New York to make sure the sale of the fossil did not proceed. The huge fossil had been illegally smuggled out of the country.
On May 6 of this year, at the United Nations, U.S. officials signed a repatriation agreement to return the 70-million-year-old skeleton returned to its rightful owners. Painter also received the Polar Star award from Mongalian President Tsakhiagiin Elbegdorj.
The Tyrannosaurus bataar will be greeted back in Mongolia later this month, where it will be specimen No. 1 in the new Central Dinosaur Museum in Ulan Bator, Mongolia's capital.


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SCORE International Baja 1000 recreates the unforgiving conditions and blistering speeds that make this event the most recognized and entertaining off-road racing event in the world.
Sporting over 90 vehicles across multiple classes in the real Baja 1000 – including trophy trucks, class I, motorcycles, ATVs and more – the game challenges players to not only be first across the finish line, but also keep their machine intact. Hyper-realistic dirt and damage modeling in the game means players need to be crazy enough to take chances, but not so reckless that their vehicle is destroyed before the race is over.
Also known as: International Baja 1000
Release Region: United States
Release Date: November 4, 2008
Publisher: Activision
Also available on: PlayStation 2, Xbox 360, Wii, PC
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EA's FIFA 13 on Wii was a middle finger to sports fans on the console, as it was quite literally a full-priced roster update. If you thought competing franchise Pro Evo would do any better, though, you are sadly mistaken.
As you can see in these images, once again provided by Nintendo Gamer, this year's version is basically identical to last year's, the only changes being to some kits and rosters. The slider image up top shows just how similar the two games can get.
On the bright side, at least Konami used PhotoShop to invert the main menu screen. And had the sense to sell this at a budget price instead of the insulting premium EA was charging for FIFA. But still. A little more effort would have been appreciated, especially since the only people who are going to notice the ctrl+v work are the only people still buying sports games on the platform.
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The MSDH SIDS Outreach Program offers the following support services for families, professionals and the community:
- Counseling and referral services provided by a nurse or social worker for families who have experienced an infant death
- Seminars or training for parents, community members, various professionals (nurses, social workers, child care workers, etc.) on SIDS risk reduction and bereavement
- Community outreach activities with local organizations
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Mississippi SUID/SIDS Facts
- SIDS is the third leading cause of death for infants in Mississippi.
- In 2013, 23 Mississippi infants died from SUID/SIDS.
- Babies are more likely to die of SUID/SIDS when they sleep on their stomachs.
- About one in five SUID/SIDS deaths occur while an infant is being cared for by someone other than a parent.
There is no sure way to prevent SIDS. However, parents and caregivers can take steps to reduce the risk of SIDS and other sleep-related causes of infant death
How You Can Reduce the Risk of SUID/SIDS
You can lower your baby's risk of SIDS and other sleep-related causes of infant death by taking the following steps.
- Place your infant completely on his or her back to sleep at night and for naps.
- Use a firm crib mattress covered by a fitted sheet.
- Keep soft objects and loose bedding out of the crib. Remove pillows, quilts, comforters, crib bumpers, sheepskins, stuffed toys and other soft objects from the infant's sleeping area.
- Your baby should not sleep in an adult bed, on a couch, or on a chair — alone, with you, or with anyone else — due to the danger of accidental suffocation.
- Do not allow your infant to get too hot during sleep. The infant should be lightly clothed and the bedroom temperature should be comfortable for a lightly clothed adult. Use a sleep sack or similar sleepwear instead of blankets to help keep your baby warm and safe.
- Give your baby a dry pacifier that is not attached to a string for naps and at night to reduce the risk of SIDS.
- Breastfeed your baby to reduce the risk of SIDS. If you bring your baby into your bed to breastfeed, put him or her back in a separate sleep area, such as a safety-approved crib, when you are finished.
- Do not smoke while pregnant or around your baby and never allow others to smoke around your infant. Get free help quitting smoking »
Make sure that others caring for the infant (child care providers, relatives, friends, and babysitters) also follow these recommendations.
- Safe Sleep Guidelines for Child Care Providers
Recommendations and tools for child care facilities
To reduce the risk of SIDS, women should:
- Get regular health care during pregnancy.
- Never smoke, drink alcohol, or use illegal drugs during pregnancy or after the baby is born.
- Follow your health care provider's guidance on your baby's vaccinations and regular health checkups.
- Avoid products that claim to reduce the risk of SIDS and other sleep-related causes of infant death.
- Do not use home heart or breathing monitors.
- Give your baby plenty of tummy time when he or she is awake and when someone is watching.
Helping Those Who Have Lost a Child to SIDS
The death of an infant is a traumatic event that affects the entire family for the rest of their lives.
The impact of a SIDS death affects parents, siblings, grandparents, the extended family, babysitters, friends and many others. Be aware and sensitive to the feelings and needs of these people — allow them to talk about the baby, what happened, their feelings and concerns.
Support services and accurate information can help those affected by the loss of a child to SIDS. Contact your local health department to obtain support services for families affected by a SIDS death.
Fact Sheets and More
- Information for Parents and Caregivers
- Facts for Childcare Workers
- Information for Medical Examiners/Coroners
- Video: Safe Sleep for Infants
Information and discussions from the CDC
Other SUID/SIDS Resources
- Association of SIDS and Infant Mortality Programs (ASIP)
- CJ Foundation for SIDS
- Continuing Education for Nurses: SIDS Risk Reduction NICHD
- First Candle/SIDS Alliance
- Healthy Child Care America
- March of Dimes
- Mississippi SIDS Alliance
- National Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies Coalition
- CDC Sudden Unexpected Infant Death and Sudden Infant Death Syndrome
- Project IMPACT
- Safe to Sleep Campaign
- U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission: Crib Information Center
Contact Us
SIDS Outreach Program
Mississippi State Department of Health
570 East Woodrow Wilson
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Seller-Assisted Marketing
California Civil Code (§ 1812.201)
Defines seller-assisted marketing plans as any sale or lease or offer to sell or lease any product, equipment, supplies or services which require a total initial payment (investment) exceeding $500, but less than $50,000 to begin, maintain or operate a business.
The Federal Trade Commission requires a franchise or business opportunity seller provide the purchaser a detailed disclosure document at least 10 business days before the purchaser pays any money or legally commits to a purchase. The document provides important information about the business, including:
- The names, addresses, and telephone numbers of other purchasers
- A fully-audited financial statement of the seller
- The background and experience of the business' key executives
- The cost required to start and maintain the business
- The responsibilities the purchaser and the seller have to each other once the transaction is completed
Requirements for seller-assisted marketing plans include filing a disclosure statement with the California Secretary of State and providing a list of names and addresses of sellers to Be updated whenever material changes occur, but at least once a year. The list of sales people is to be updated every 6 months.
See (California Civil Code Section 1812.205) for requirements relative to written disclosure statement by the seller to potential purchaser. Some advertisers require a disclosure statement be on file.
Franchise/seller-assisted marketing requires registration with the Secretary of State.
Secretary of State
1500 11th Street, Suite 345
Sacramento, CA 95814
(916) 653-6814
Regulates Franchise Investment Law:
Department of Business Oversight
1515 K Street, Suite 200
Sacramento, CA 95814-5791
(916) 322-6270
To report misleading and deceptive business practices or request consumer publications. The FTC will not handle individual consumer complaints.
Federal Trade Commission Consumer Response Center
600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20580-0001
(877) 382-4357
See Also:
Business Opportunities
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Help With My Dogs Number 1 & 2 In The House!
So I Have A 2 1/2 Yr Old Border Collie/Blue Heeler.. She Has Just Started Releving Herself In The House At Night.. She Was Fine Till She Had Her Puppys In Jaunary.. She Is Outside Most Of The Day So She Has Lots Of Time To Relive Herself and I Also Let Her Out Before I Go To Bed.. Its Not That She Goes In The House but More She Goes On Stuff Like The Livingroom Car And Couch and On Bowes Or Clothes On The Floor What Can You Suggest.. My Hubby Wants To Get Rid Of Her But They Is No Way That Is Happening I Am Thinking Of Getting Her Spade To See If That Will Help!! And She Was Just At The Vet And He Said She Was healthy!! Please help!!
Welcome, boobear.
She for sure needs to be checked out by a vet again. She's likely to have something medically wrong with her if this is a sudden thing. Some things, like closed pyometras are not only hard to detect, but life threatening. And spaying would be the cure in that case.
If she still checks out fine, you might want to start treating her like a puppy and house train her all over again. Techniques like tethering can be useful in training.
As for the spaying, it's a good idea. It will prevent pyometra and other medical problems. Pregnancy can have health consequences as well--and you may be seeing the effects of that as well.
So all I can advise is that you have the vet take another look and have a discussion with him about the benefits of spaying.
Good luck, and keep us posted!
"We are--each of us--dying; it's how we live in the meantime that makes the difference."
"It's not what you gather, but what you scatter that tells what kind of life you have lived!"
"Be kinder than necessary, for everyone you meet is fighting some kind of battle."
And may we recommend that when you sell your pups, that you include a spay neuter clause in your bill of sale. You really would not one of your beloved puppies winding up in a puppy mill or worse.
The more I get to know people, the more I love my dog...
There ain't no cure for stupid ...... but we should make sure we laugh and point it out to everyone else
But, as others may seek out this thread in the future I would like to add the importance of timely intervention. Whenever an animal acts out of character, such as repeated incontinence in this instance, it is critical to the health and sometimes life, of our animals to act quickly, not weeks and certainly not months after the fact.
We know our animals best, but we do not usually have the medical backgrounds to know what is wrong with them so providing our Vets with all the information we have is critical for our Vets to do their job. Incontinence, as has been noted can be a symptom of life-threatening condition and should be something we tell our Vets at the earliest opportunity so that they can use the tools (urinalysis and bloodwork) they have, which we do not, in making a diagnoses. In addition, ensuring proper Veterinary care to new mothers and new puppies within the first week(s) after birthing is an absolute must.
I might also note that it would be difficult for anyone to monitor the health and welfare of new mothers and puppies if they are kept outside all day.
And on a personal note, spaying is an excellent answer. Thank you for being a responsible pet guardian.
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Daily Poll: Is Video of Obama at a 1990 Harvard Law School Protest a Big Story?
Recent video has surfaced of Barack Obama, then president of the Harvard Law Review, speaking in 1990 on behalf of controversial professor Derrick Bell and then hugging him later in the segment. Some are claiming that the video is proof of President Obama's past radicalism and that its suppression in 2008 was meant to hide material that could damage the candidate's reputation.
Today we're wondering if this story will take off in the wider media or if it's no big deal. Is the 1990 video of Obama hugging a Harvard Law professor a big story? Vote Now on Facebook.


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Kiplinger's Ranks Tech Highly, Sept. 24, 2002
SOCORRO, N.M., September 24, 2002 -- New Mexico Tech is listed as the 41st best buy among the nation's public colleges and universities in an article featured in the current issue of Kiplinger's magazine.
The state-funded research university in Socorro is the only New Mexico school included in this year's list of the top 100 best values in public colleges, as determined by Kiplinger's.
New Mexico Tech also received special mention in the article as a school that provides "a sense of familiarity and comfort, " has a student/faculty ratio of 13 or less, and is an "out-of-state deal" among the top public universities.
Kiplinger's overall rankings are determined by using information that the schools themselves supplied, along with data and statistics on more than 600 four-year public colleges and universities provided by Wintergreen-Orchard House and the U.S. Department of Education.
Earlier this month, New Mexico Tech also was included among the 65 universities that make up the third-tier grouping in the "Best National Universities--Doctoral" category in the latest annual rankings published by U.S. News & World Report.


text: Alumni Lunch & Learn: UAHuntsville CAVE demonstration with Gregory Reed Have you ever wanted to fly above Chicago, the Grand Canyon, or even the Moon? Feel like Superman? Experience the eye of a storm? Take part in 3D movies? See your drawings come to life? Make sense of spreadsheets upon spreadsheets of data? Tour the Holodeck of Star Trek fame? See virtually anything in a new way? The UAHuntsville CAVE, a part of the university's new Immersive Visualization Lab, is a 10' x 10' x 10' virtual space that feels much, much larger. The CAVE is all about immersion - it surrounds you with spectacular visuals and sound, representing environments limited only by imagination. As a new capability for UAHuntsville, the CAVE also facilitates research by students and professionals alike. Join us for this Lunch & Learn and experience the CAVE first-hand. Friday, April 26, 201311:30 AM - 12:30 PM Cramer Hall 1010, UAHuntsville Campus(Campus Map, see #25) Registration:$10 for Alumni Association members and UAH Faculty/Staff/Students $15 for non-members (Lunch Included in registration) Click here to Register. Pre-Registration Required by 5PM, April 18th. Seating is limited. All UAHuntsville alumni, students, faculty, and staff and Huntsville community members are welcome to attend. About the speaker: Gregory S. Reed is a Research Scientist/Engineer at the University of Alabama in Huntsville's (UAHuntsville) Center for Modeling, Simulation, and Analysis (CMSA). He is also currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Modeling and Simulation at UAHuntsville, concentrating on cognitive science, artificial intelligence, and human behavioral modeling. Additionally, he holds B.S.E. in Electrical Engineering and a M.S.E. in Industrial and Systems Engineering, where his studies focused on decision analysis and operations research. He is also a co-founder of Decision Innovations, Inc., a decision support software and consulting company specializing in helping properly frame problems, issues, and decisions in the realm of healthcare. He has conducted studies in simulation, analysis, training, and research across a variety of domains, including psychology, economics, philosophy, healthcare, education, engineering, and logistics. His primary research interests include cognitive science, human behavioral modeling, ethical issues in modeling and simulation, education and training, operations research, human-system interfaces, and simulation-based training.


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6th September 2006, 03:15 PM
I know this is way to early to be posting, but after getting Sally 4 weeks ago i know know what a joy this breed is to own. Had other breeds from childhood but this breed is way in front. Am thinking that a while down the road i would like a friend for Sally. I know all i have to do is pick up a paper when the time is right and i could have a pup in the morning but after reading this site i think i would like to rehome a rescue dog. What is the best way to go about this and what would be the best time. I know now isnt as i want Sal well established here first. Or maybe i would be more help fostering. Anyway any comments or advice would be well recieved.


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Wildlife Without Borders has ten grants programs that fund international wildlife conservation projects. Each focuses on a different type of animal or region of the globe:
African Elephant
Amphibians in Decline
Asian Elephant
Critically Endangered Animals
Great Ape
Latin America and the Caribbean
Marine Turtle
Rhino & Tiger
Each grant program has a different Notice of Funding Availability and grant application deadline. For information on applying for a grant, go to How To Apply. If you are a grantee and need access to guidelines, forms, and policies, go to Information for Grantees.


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The Five-Element Life Balance Chart and Bill Clinton
|Bill Clinton was born on 8/19/1946 8:51 AM
US President 1993-2001
The Life Balance Chart shows Clinton wasn't happy during his presidency 1993-2001 since the scandal.
How could Clinton get on the presidency when he was in bad luck?
The answer is in the Opportunity Chart.
The Opportunity Chart shows Clinton had his best career opportunity around 1992.
The Life Balance Chart shows people the overall luck. The Opportunity Chart shows people particular luck. During 1993-2001 president Clinton had a nice position with lots of pressure and he didn't want it that way. Therefore, he got a low bar chart at that period. This is a good example to encourage people to challenge their unlucky years. People may still have the career or money opportunity, when they are in a lower bar chart cycle.
Note: Bill Clinton has embarked on a number of business ventures and has made millions from speaking engagements and books since he left the White House. According to tax return foreclosure in 2008, the Clintons reported $20.4 million in income for 2007. Bill Clinton and Hillary Clinton made nearly $109M from 2000 to 2007. They paid $33.8 million in taxes during that period.
Hillary Clinton Chinese Horoscope
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MICRO SWITCH™ E6 (side mount) and V6 (flange mount) switches are offered with or without actuator seal boots. Both have a combination insulator/seal cemented inside the bottom enclosure. Lead washers are used to seal the mounting holes on side mount switches. All side mount switches are installed with #6 screws, except the BZE6-2RN7 (#8 screws). Removal of the bottom enclosure exposes the terminals for easy wiring.
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- High capacity (22 amp) available
- Temperature range -32 C to +71 C [ -25 F to +160 F]
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The Honeywell part FF-SPZLASER is distributed by Electrol. The product that you are looking to replace may be brand labeled Microswitch, Hobbs, Honeywell, Data Instruments, Pepperl-Fuchs, Sensym, Senasys, Sensotec or Honeywell-Yamatake, all of which are trade names or previous joint ventures between Honeywell and other partners. The Micro Switch brand is a trade name of Honeywell Sensing & Control headquartered in Freeport Illinois and with manufacturing facilities worldwide including the USA, Mexico, France, Germany, the UK, China and Korea. Electrol has been a distributor of Micro Switch products since 1970.
Honeywell Sensing & Control is a world leader in electro-mechanical switching devices for industry, aerospace, medical and defense. The product line up now also includes sensors for pressure, force, humidity and temperature. Electrol stocks a broad range of Honeywell products for immediate shipment including switching devices for hazardous locations, hermetically sealed switches, pressure transducers and wide range of limit switches for virtually every application.
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Chalkwork UpdateSeptember 17, 2007
There's a whooole lot of new stuff to see in the Icon section of this site. I released my initial set, Chalkwork Basic, earlier in the year with the intention of continuing the family at some point. And today it does, with a new set specifically designed with content and information management systems in mind. It's called (creatively enough) Chalkwork Information Management.
I didn't stop there though. The more I'm doing this, the more tricks I'm picking up along the way. I went back to the first set and gave some of the original icons a visual refresh. Subtle things that you probably won't notice unless you have them side by side, but updates that bring the styling of the old set a little more in line with the new one, along with a couple new icons to boot.
Even then, I still wasn't content to let it rest. Oh no, there's more. I've noticed that it's common for other icon sets to include minor variations such as "add" and "remove" actions as full-fledged icons within the set. I'm doing things a little differently. For select icons — roughly half of each set — a series of 5 actions is also provided: Add, Remove, Edit, Secure, Sync/Share. Every icon that receives one of these actions receives all five. There's almost no editorial discretion over which might be more useful than others, just a huge dump of icon variations that are there if you need them.
To give you an idea of how many icons we're talking about here, Chalkwork Basic originally had 70. Now there are 10 times as many. I count 177 base icons in the Chalkwork family, with an additional staggering 520 variations. All 697 are available in 3 different sizes. And 6 file formats. Yes that was a lot of work. Yes that post gushing about IconBuilder happened for a reason.
If you bought a copy of Chalkwork Basic prior to yesterday, please get in touch for a complimentary upgrade to the new version of the set. Everyone else, go check out the new icony goodness.
Beautiful icons Dave! People, please start using these in your apps now.
Great work on the new Chalkwork icons, Dave. I liked the original set and it looks like you've not only improved that, but have also added a great add-on (or separate, depending on needs) set too.
Oh, and the spam icon cracks me up, even though I don't think I would've known what it was without the name underneath it.
@Patrick Haney - "Oh, and the spam icon cracks me up, even though I don't think I would've known what it was without the name underneath it."
I had to be somewhat careful about that one. Couldn't use the trademark, but I figure it's hard to make an infringement case out of generic pink gooey substance on a plate. I'm okay with a label being being necessary; no one likes mystery meat navigation after all. (cringe)
Beautiful icons Dave. I think we'll be using these for the next version of our CMS. I've tried creating icons myself so I know just how tricky they can be. Congrats on a great job.
Very nice icons! I have wanted to dabble in icon design once I found the time.
BTW, the technorati "blog reactions" script is causing your site to load slooooooooowly
I only wish that I had been able to purchase this set instead of the original version, as there's more here applicable to the project I was working on at the time. Oh well, can't win 'em all.
Is it at all possible to purchase individual icons?
It's nice to see an icon set that is large in quantity, high in quality, and consistent. There are tons of nice icons out there for free, but it's hard to piecemeal a whole set together with any kind of consistency.
:) Congratulations.
I know pretty much jack-all about design, but even I can tell these icons are super-awesome. Well done, sir!
Nicely done!
I love your icons and your unique style.
Only one question: aren't you planning to build a book icon, maybe similar to the address-book one? I think it would be pretty useful for many users.
Very beautiful icons Dave. Congratulations! for Your great work! Regards Tom
Very nice work once again! Great iconset, thumbs up!
Great-looking icons! I might try and float the idea of purchasing them for in-house project where I work.
My only criticism is that the 'publish' icon isn't very obvious. Even with the label, it wasn't immediately obvious what the icon was depicting.
That said, the visually-similar Dashboard icon is spot-on.
Really great icon set! Good job, Dave…
Lovely looking icons… I have a question though which you don't have to answer.
How are they selling?… personally I try and steer clear of things like this and would rather make my own should the need ever arise.
Its not that they aren't good, its just the fact that there is the possibility of other apps or sites using the same ones.
I suppose its akin to using template sites for creating a website… the whole purpose behind designers is to create something unique and tailor made…
If you know what I mean… :)
Oooh, lovely.
I was just starting to get tired of famfamfam silk Icons, too.


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I prefer doing work that never has to be rebuilt. The people asking questions here possess a different skill set. Note the OP claims of having struggles.
Others seem to prefer glue and fitting manifolds vs. "special manifold fittings with built in unions." Why do you prefer the fittings + unions approach?
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haha. You got that right! Ive only built one sprinkler system - mine - and used poly. Built my manifold first, and getting those pipes on those barbs was a real B***h !! Only one of about a million lessons learned! If I ever do another, I would definitely consider a different approach.Connecting a four-valve manifold of barbed-outlet valves to four separate poly pipes can be a thing more easy to describe than it is to actually accomplish, since the pipes don't always line up neatly, and digging up all the pipes to get more wiggle room might be easier said than done.


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[prMac.com] Atlanta, Georgia - KJM Productions today is pleased to announce the release and immediate availability of Food RX 1.31, an update to their easy-to-use paleo and zone dieting application developed exclusively for the iPhone. Food RX makes it easy to follow the paleo and zone diets with additional tools for the CrossFit community.
Whether you're looking for a paleo food database, an app to quickly calculate zone blocks or a list of bodyweight workouts you can track then Food RX is the app for you. Praised for its ease-of-use, Food RX, simplifies the daunting task of thinking about and searching for foods - use the database to determine whether foods are paleo or a favorable choice.
Version 1.31 has the added ability to visually track your nutrition, WOD's (workout of the day), and weight - three great looking progress bars display this data on the user profile. Additionally, this view lists the users completed workouts, displays their daily meal summary and displays the newly added user profile, which is where you can set a goal for your weight.
The newest features currently made available on Food RX version 1.31 include the following:
* Keep track of your weight & set a goal for your weight
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* Log proteins, carbs & fats consumed
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The next update will be submitted this week. It will include an additional 6800 foods, social media posting and dropbox integration. Food RX is currently working on these additional features: ability to track your daily water consumption, detailed nutritional data displayed in a food label graphic, some cool user interface upgrades and a few others.
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Radon is estimated to cause about 21,000 lung cancer deaths per year, according to EPA's 2003 Assessment of Risks from Radon in Homes (EPA 402-R-03-003). Only smoking causes more lung cancer deaths. If you smoke and your home has high radon levels, your risk of lung cancer is especially high.
The Michigan Indoor Radon Program is a non-regulatory program that promotes awareness of the health risk associated with exposure to elevated indoor radon levels, encourages testing for radon, and also encourages citizens to take action to reduce their exposure once elevated radon levels are found.
Nearly 1 out of every 15 homes in the U.S. is estimated to have elevated radon levels. Elevated levels of radon gas have been found in homes in Kalamazoo County. While radon problems may be more common in some areas, any home may have a problem. The only way to know about your home is to test. Radon can also be a problem in schools and workplaces.
Frequently Asked Questions:
Where does radon come from?
Radon is a tasteless, odorless, colorless, radioactive gas that occurs naturally in soil and rock. It forms from
the natural decay of uranium that is found in nearly all soils. Radon from soil gas is the main cause of radon issues.
Sometimes radon enters the home through well water (see "Radon in Water"). In a small number of homes, the building materials can give off radon, too. However, building materials rarely cause radon problems by themselves.
How does radon get in my home?
Radon moves up through the ground to the air above and into your home through cracks and other holes in the foundation. Your home traps radon inside, where it can build up. It enters buildings through openings in the foundation floor or walls (sump openings; crawlspaces; floor/wall joints; cracks; space around plumbing, wiring, or ductwork; etc.). It does not matter if you have a basement, crawl space or cement slab foundation.
My home is new, should I still test?
Kalamazoo County is considered to be a "Zone 1" county, and as of July 2001, it is a requirement of the Michigan Residential Code to have a passive radon control system installed in all new home construction. It is an inexpensive addition to the total cost of the new house and is an easy way to help reduce the risk of a radon problem. The only way to know if the passive system is working is to do a radon test!
If an elevated radon level is found after the home is completed, the problem can be fixed. The passive radon control system can be "activated" to provide further radon reduction by adding an in-line fan to the existing system. This simple upgrade will almost always achieve results that are well below the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency guideline of 4 pCi/l (4 picocuries per liter).
Are there any warning symptoms of radon?
Radon has no warning symptoms; it does not cause headaches, nausea, or fatigue. The only known health effect is an increased risk of lung cancer.
How do I test for radon?
Short-term radon testing kits can be purchased at Kalamazoo County Health and Community Services Department
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Should I do a "short" or "long" term radon test?
According to the Environmental Protection Agency, follow these steps:
Take a short-term test. If your result is 4 pCi/L or higher take a
follow-up test (see Step 2).
Follow up with either a long-term test (provides a better understanding of year-round average radon levels) or a second short-term test (if you need results quickly, take a second short-term test.)
Note: The higher the initial short-term test result, the more certain you can be that you should take a short-term rather than a long-term follow up test. If your first short-term test result is more than twice EPA's 4 pCi/L action level, you should take a second short-term test immediately.
If you followed up with a long-term test, fix your home if your test result is 4 pCi/L or more. If you followed up with a second short-term test, the higher your short-term results, the more certain you can be that you should fix your home. Consider fixing your home if the average of the first and second test is 4 pCi/L or higher.
What does Kalamazoo County Environmental Health do about radon?
There are no laws that regulate indoor radon, however, Environmental Health staff will assist with interpretation of test results and can provide information on how to correct radon problems. Staff is also available to make community presentations involving awareness, prevention and control of radon hazards.
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It has been awhile since I last posted... obviously.
I've been pondering what to write about since it has been so long. Then I toured the backyard this morning after a heavy rain and everything looked so fresh and new. Then I realized that so much is new to our backyard this year.
New garden bed (the one on the right)
New garden fencing (to keep the neighborhood cats and their poop out of my vegetables)
New growth
snap peas, shelling peas, kale, chard, cilantro, lettuce, red peppers, orange peppers
and a tomato plant from my aunt, Nonabelle
beans and 6 varieties of tomatoes
New garden features like the now established garden path
New lights
New garden swing (note it is on the patio that has been buried under 2 feet of brush since we moved here--all new clean patio)
New rain barrels to replace the "crazy bush"
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Eze Castle Integration Releases 2012 Hedge Fund Technology Benchmark Study
Survey of 320 firms reveals continued influence of regulations and investor transparency demands on technology adoption
BOSTON, October 25, 2012 – Eze Castle Integration, Inc., a leading provider of strategic IT solutions and private cloud services to hedge funds, today released its 2012 Hedge Fund Operations & Technology Benchmark Study, which surveyed 320 hedge funds and alternative investment firms about operational and technology decisions. The study found that Dodd-Frank regulations and other demands for transparency play a crucial role in which technology systems firms decide to adopt.
This year's study, which included 100 more survey participants than last year, revealed that firms continue to adopt technology as a means for meeting regulatory demands. Respondents also reported that their organizations are investing in new solutions and optimizing existing ones that help them access data more easily and securely.
Eze Castle Integration asked survey participants to detail their use of front, middle and back office technologies. Key data points include:
- Market data: Bloomberg is the clear favorite, with 90 percent of firms reporting it as their preference. The next closest choice is Thomson Reuters at 20 percent. (Multiple responses were allowed.)
- Market analytics: One-third of respondents are using multiple tools for analytics. Bloomberg led the pack in this category with 73 percent of responses. Other responses included Capital IQ, Thomson Reuters and Factset.
- Order management system: ConvergEx's Eze OMS and Bloomberg OMS are the most widely used systems among respondents.
- Research management system: The majority of respondents are not using RMS, but adoption is increasing due to data proliferation, regulations and investor due diligence. Top responses are proprietary/in-house systems, Advent Tamale and Code Red.
- Portfolio accounting: Thirty-two percent of respondents are using an Advent system for portfolio accounting.
- Message archiving: Half of the participating firms use Global Relay for email, instant messaging and social media archiving.
- Mobile devices: As predicted in last year's findings, BlackBerry remains the top choice, but it is losing ground to Apple/iPhone adoption. Approximately 30 percent of firms now use Apple products, up from 10 percent in 2011.
Additional areas covered in the benchmark study include outsourced administration, risk management and customer relationship management technologies.
"Hedge funds and investment firms trust Eze Castle to lead them through the dynamic technology landscape to identify the solutions that support operational excellence," said Bob Guilbert, managing director at Eze Castle Integration. "Our annual benchmark report is one of the many tools we use to educate our partners and clients about the trends and technology that will affect their buying decisions and the overall health of their organizations."
Study demographics
Of the 320 firms that responded, 30 percent have assets under management (AUM) less than $100 million. Thirty-two percent of respondents have AUM between $101 million and $500 million, and 38 percent have more than $500 million in assets. Other demographic information includes:
- Seventy-six percent of firms have single office locations in the U.S. Twenty-four percent reported both U.S. and international offices.
- The most popular single investment strategy was equity (long/short) at 37 percent, with 23 percent of firms reporting multi-strategy approaches.
- The top five prime brokers reported were Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley, JP Morgan, Credit Suisse and UBS.
About Eze Castle Integration
Eze Castle Integration is the leading provider of IT solutions and private cloud services to more than 600 alternative investment firms worldwide, including more than 80 firms with $1 billion or more in assets under management. The company's products and services include Private Cloud Services, Technology Consulting, Outsourced IT Support, Project & Technology Management, Professional Services, Telecommunications, Business Continuity Planning and Disaster Recovery, Archiving, Storage, Colocation and Internet Service. Eze Castle Integration is headquartered in Boston and has offices in Chicago, Dallas, Geneva, Hong Kong, London, Los Angeles, Minneapolis, New York, San Francisco, Singapore and Stamford.


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Pan-Seared Ribeye Steak with Quick Creamed Spinach Recipe
Your source for quick recipe every single week day.
- Yield:serves 2
- Active time: 30 minutes
- Total time:30 minutes
- 1 large ribeye steak, approximately 1 1/2-inches thick (24 to 30 ounces)
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1/4 cup vegetable or canola oil
- 5 tablespoons butter, divided
- 6 sprigs thyme or rosemary (optional)
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 3/4 pound spinach, washed and rinsed, cut into thin strips
- Pinch grated nutmeg
- Coarse sea salt
Season ribeye well with salt and pepper. Heat oil in a 12-inch heavy-bottomed cast-iron skillet over high heat until just beginning to smoke. Carefully add steak and cook, flipping every 30 seconds or so with a pair of tongs, until a pale golden brown crust starts to develop, about 4 minutes total.
Add two tablespoons of butter to skillet. Continue flipping steak every 30 seconds, while using a spoon to baste the steak with foaming butter. (See here for a step-by-step slideshow of the process. If butter starts to smoke excessively, reduce heat to medium. Continue process until a meat thermometer inserted in the thickest part registers 125°F (for medium rare), 8 to 10 minutes total. Remove steak and set aside on a large plate to rest for 10 minutes.
Meanwhile, melt one tablespoon butter in a small saucepan over medium-low heat. Add flour and stir with a whisk until there are no lumps. Reduce heat to medium low, and cook until the roux becomes blonde and smells toasty, 2 to 3 minutes. Pour in heavy cream and whisk continuously to avoid lumps. Season with 1/8 teaspoon salt and a pinch of grated nutmeg, and simmer gently until thick and creamy.
Melt remaining tablespoon of butter in a medium-sized skillet over medium heat. Add the spinach and stir with a pair of tongs until leaves have just wilted, but still have some integrity. Turn off heat. Pour half of the cream sauce in the skillet and stir well. Add more if necessary to help bind the spinach together. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
Slice the steak into 1/2-inch thick slices (if desired), sprinkle with coarse sea salt, and serve with spinach on the side.
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The utility contacts gives you access to view and search all your records in the AddressBook database. I developed a prototype a while back, but this hint rekindled my interest in it. So, I finished up the code, wrote the docs, and released it. Download it contacts1.1.dmg (includes the source code). Unfortunately, contacts 1.1 will not run on Jaguar but contacts 1.0 will (contacts1.0.dmg).
With version 1.1, contacts is now installed in /usr/bin instead of /usr/local/bin; the '-S' option was added; firstname first or vice versa is now handled correctly; added the notes to the search fields; added tokens to access addresses (i.e. '%a', '%ha', etc); added '%u' token to access unique identifier for each person.
To install contacts, double click the contacts1.1.pkg and follow the instructions. To uninstall contacts, run the following commands (if you're installing contacts in the first place, you should be somewhat comfortable with the command line):
Without further ado, here are a few examples:
For more info and details, see the man page. Oh and contacts is licensed under the GPL.
Contributions, patches, ideas, and criticisms are welcome.
-shane (at) gnufoo (dot) org
Ad-hoc FAQ
Do you have any plans to add the ability to modify the AddressBook database?
I imagine someone will add the ability to add, modify, and delete records in contacts. I'm curious to see what some people come up with. I have a few ideas myself. I do not want to see the utility blow up with a ton of options to facilitate that. It should be simple. Imagine you want to synchronize your contacts from one machine to another. Maybe you could do something like this:$ contacts export | rsh $host contacts add
So yes, I probably will add some ability to add, modify, and delete to contacts in the future, but I am not going to invest a lot of time in it right now. And I would encourage anyone out there who's really interested in it to give it a hack. Again, I'm curious to see what people come up with.


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Teacher resources and professional development across the curriculum
Teacher professional development and classroom resources across the curriculum
Unit 4.6 Chemical Systems in Equilibrium
Using a variety of inquiry teaching methods
and formative assessment techniques, a teacher is shown
developing the concept of a chemical equilibrium system
with a class.
Video program cues: 36:30 41:25
Systems in equilibrium
"If you take that vinegar and oil dressing,
the oil is on the top and the vinegar is on the bottom.
If you shake it up, it is out of equilibrium. In cells it's
the same thing. All day we're eating food and drinking water
the system is always changing. Something is coming in from
the outside and it's excreting something [else]
. It's
never always doing the same thing, just sitting there."
Dr. Lou Allamandola
NASA Ames Research Laboratory, California
Models for equilibrium
"What I'm always trying to do is take concrete
things and use them to make analogies so that students can
get some concrete idea of something first and go on from
there. There are many of those that I use in introducing
topics. For example, I use an analogy with aquariums, filling
aquariums, when I'm trying to teach equilibrium."
Irene Walsh
St. Andrew's Episcopal School, Maryland
Tyson, Louise; Treagust, David F.; Bucat, Robert B.(1999)'
The Complexity of Teaching and Learning Chemical Equilibrium,
'Journal of Chemical Education, Vol. 76, No. 4, pp:
Water volumes in equilibrium demonstration
Irene Walsh teaches about equilibrium by demonstrating
water transfer between two aquariums.
Rudd, J. A., II; Greenbowe, T. J.; Hand, B. M.; Legg, M.
J.(2001)' Using the Science Writing Heuristic to Move toward
an Inquiry-Based Laboratory Curriculum: An Example from
Physical Equilibrium, 'Journal of Chemical Education,
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Owen Patterson, what a fine upstanding man, now he's out of government he can finally tell the truth.
That is of course, the truth according to the richest, most influential lobby group the human race has ever been confronted with.
They work together, they have a bottomless pit of funds and of course, they are aggressive because they have an enormous amount to lose.
Am I talking about the vicious communist cabal of green environmentalist Clarkson baiting bully girls who claim to know everything and who gave the recently sacked 'Environment' Minister such a hard time?
Am I talking about, to quote Mr Paterson, the "mutually supportive network of environmental pressure groups, renewable energy companies and some public officials who keep each other well supplied with lavish funds, scare stories and green tape."
No, I'm not.
I'm talking about the multi-billion, multi-national hydrocarbon industry who quietly pump gargantuan funds through our political system through lobbying and lavish expense accounts to support 'charities' like Lord Nigel Lawson's laughable 'Global Warming Policy Foundation.'
Well, laughable if it wasn't so incredibly well funded and powerful and has the inside track to the powers that be and is clearly having a great deal of success.
Who gave Paterson a very lucrative speaking gig the moment he got the boot from the Cameron Cabinet, the Global Warming Policy Foundation, quelle surprise.
Restoring balance and trust to the climate debate. Doesn't that make you feel safe and reassured.
Nothing new really, Paterson has been their best spokesman for the entire time he was in the cabinet.
Just a quick side-note. Lawson and his henchmen will not reveal where the funding for this 'charity' comes from. In fact it's so well dodgy that their charitable status has recently been withdrawn
So let's just step back from the heated debate for a moment, not get emotional about it and have a look at the two groups opposing each other on this jolly old energy matrix - climate change debate.
On one side you have the world's, indeed the wealthiest corporations in all human history. Forget Apple and Google, the really big money is still in fossils.
These are the chaps who extract hydrocarbons, ship, refine them and sell them.
They make massive profits for themselves and their many and varied shareholders including many of us with pensions.
They support the civilised world as we know it, their work, and I'm not being funny, their work is vital.
We are all utterly reliant on the job they do.
If they didn't extract oil we wouldn't have computers, phones, cars, medicines, roads and millions of other things because they not only make petrol, diesel and aviation fuel, they also produce plastics, pharmaceuticals and fertilizers.
They also produce all the world's hydrogen for 'clean' hydrogen fuel cell cars but that's another issue.
So that's one side, I think we can all agree, no matter what our opinion or outlook, these corporations are likely to be keen to maintain the status quo, make sure they can still operate and make money and are capable and prepared to spend big to undermine any negative influence on their activities.
On the other side you have a ragbag of pressure groups, governmental organisations, university departments, very small energy companies, opinion formers and local activists.
Now, I read through that list and I'm not seeing big money.
I'm not seeing powerful executives with massive off shore bank accounts and the ability to bully, bribe, cajole, threaten and pester world leaders.
I'm seeing a bloke with a sign outside a coal burning power plant, a woman with a sign outside an oil company headquarters.
I'm seeing students shouting about drilling for oil in the arctic, or local people challenging the fracking companies, the tar sands projects, the more and more drastic efforts the hydrocarbon industry are having to use to keep the oil flowing.
So when Owen Paterson, his paymaster Nige Lawson and their sweaty cabal of loud mouth right wing nut bags tell you things like 'renewable energy just isn't viable,' I merely want to suggest that we should consider whos beneftting from this successful doubt sowing campaign.
Say it enough times, as Fox News understands in the USA, say it enough times and people will believe you.
Show me the Money. Show me the Money!


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Well, we made it to day 12! Yesterday's winner is Tonja C. who won a copy of Heart-Felt Holidays. She answered the question "What handmade gifts are you sewing this holiday season?" by saying:
"I ordered Tim Kaufman Grinch fabric and made my daughter and her fiance Christmas Stockings featuring the Grinch and colored bells. As I was sewing a neighbor stopped by and told me about 3 children whose parents are struggling so I am making three more but these will be Rudolph themed as that was the only child oriented fabric I could find locally. I will be filling them up too. I will also be making some for my best friends children."
Thanks to Tonja and everyone for reading the post yesterday and responding.
Today, as it is the final day of the giveaway, we are giving away 12 books! That means we will have 12 winners today! Your chances of winning are truly fabulous today, so be sure to post your response. These books come from some of our favorite publishers, including Andrews McMeel Publishing, Cico Books, Martingale & Company, Schiffer Books, Taunton Press and more.
Answer the following question in the comments section below and we will randomly choose a winner next week. For the final question, we want to know: What is your favorite holiday tradition?
I know in my family, my favorite tradition was playing card games after Christmas Eve dinner. There were so many people in the house we made up new rules to try and include everyone in the game.
From all of us at Sew News, we wish you and yours a wonderful holiday season! Thanks for reading!


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Space Telescope Science Institute
To celebrate the 21st anniversary of the Hubble Space Telescope's deployment into space, astronomers at the Space Telescope Science Institute in Baltimore, Md., pointed Hubble's eye at an especially photogenic pair of interacting galaxies called Arp 273. The larger of the spiral galaxies, known as UGC 1810, has a disk that is distorted into a rose-like shape by the gravitational tidal pull of the companion galaxy below it, known as UGC 1813. This image is a composite of Hubble Wide Field Camera 3 data taken on December 17, 2010, with three separate filters that allow a broad range of wavelengths covering the ultraviolet, blue, and red portions of the spectrum.
Hubble was launched April 24, 1990, aboard Discovery's STS-31 mission. Hubble discoveries revolutionized nearly all areas of current astronomical research from planetary science to cosmology.
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DNS Privacy
DNS Privacy Project homepage
NLnet Labs
DNS privacy considerations (draft-bortzmeyer-dnsop-dns-privacy)
This document describes a technique for upgrading a DNS TCP connection to use Transport Layer Security (TLS) over standard ports. Encryption provided by DNS-over-TLS eliminates opportunities for eavesdropping of DNS queries in the network. The proposed mechanism is backwards compatible with clients and servers that are not aware of DNS-over-TLS.
The edns-tcp-keepalive EDNS0 Option (draft-wouters-edns-tcp-keepalive-01)
DNS messages between clients and servers may be received over either UDP or TCP. UDP transport involves keeping less state on a busy server, but can cause truncation and retries over TCP. Additionally, UDP can be exploited for reflection attacks. Using TCP would reduce retransmits and amplification. However, clients are currently limited in their use of the TCP transport as RFC 5966 suggests closing idle TCP sessions "in the order of seconds", making use of TCP only suitable for individual queries generated as a fallback protocol for truncated UDP answers. This document defines an EDNS0 option ("edns-tcp-keepalive") that allows DNS clients and servers to signal their respective readiness to conduct multiple DNS transactions over individual TCP sessions. This signalling facilitates a better balance of UDP and TCP transport between individual clients and servers, reducing the impact of problems associated with UDP transport and allowing the state associated with TCP transport to be managed effectively with minimal impact on the DNS transaction time.
T-DNS: Connection-Oriented DNS to Improve Privacy and Security (http://www.isi.edu/~johnh/PAPERS/Zhu14a/)
T-DNS: Connection-Oriented DNS to Improve Privacy and Security (Duane Wessels)
getdns-api implementation (Willen Toorop)


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Jaguar XK Convertible Luggage Rack
Revo-Rack black £229.95 / $319 / 275€
Revo-Rack PA £269.95 / $385 / 309€
Revo rack is a completely new type of Jaguar XK convertible luggage rack that eliminates the risk of paint damage, caused by steel clamps or straps on the boot/trunk lid edge. With the Revo-Rack Jaguar XK Convertible Luggage Rack no metal touches your car only soft rubber vacuum cups these use the pressure of the atmosphere to secure the rack to your XK's boot or trunk. As the boot/deck lid is shallow on the XK cabriolet one or two of the vacuum cups have top go on the hood cover so neither the hood or boot/trunk can be used with the rack fitted. We do also stock a conventional rack that allows the hood and boot to be used see here
Revo-Rack has been independently tested by TUV Italy part of the global TUV testing and certification business. The rack went through speed, braking and force tests, to ISO 11154:2006 the international standard for car roof bars and the European Directive for general safety 2002/95/CE. Revo-Rack passed all these tests : It won't fly off !
We manufacture the Revo-Rack ourselves and it comes in either a black or polished and anodised finish both racks use the same aluminium tubing.
Why a Revo-Rack Jaguar XK Convertible Luggage Rack ?
- No clamps
- No bolts
- No drilling
- No paint damage
- Conceived, designed and engineered for todays Jaguar's small panel gaps, too thin for a traditional clamp on the boot/trunk edge with a 3mm gap
- Revo-Racks load carrying capacity has been rated at 20kg / 45Ibs
- Not immediately obvious how to release the rack from the boot/trunk lid - Impossible to pull off therefore theft is difficult. Anti theft strap available
- If you do stop for a prolonged period and are concerned about your luggage we suggest you remove the rack and luggage and place it inside your car, a 30 second task.
- Supplied with two luggage straps and a cotton storage bag
- Tested to ISO 11154
The Rack Frame :
This XK luggage rack is manufactured from 25mm/ 1" 6063-T5 tubing this is an aluminium and magnesium alloy ( it will never rust ) As a result the rack frame weighs only 1.672kg / 3.6lb perfect for todays aluminium and composite boot/trunk lids. The cross bars are machine welded in place to ensure consistency, the rack is powder coated black. The rack measures 900x420mm / 36"x17"
The Supports :
The rack is secured to your Jaguars boot/trunk lid using three 115mm vacuum cups, rated by the manufacturer as capable of holding an 18kg/40lb load each.
Vacuum cups employ the force of atmospheric pressure to grip a surface: When a vacuum exists between the cup and the surface on which it is attached, the weight of Earth's atmosphere holds the cup in place with incredible force. Unlike suction cups that produce a vacuum as they pull away from the surface, Revo-Racks vacuum cups use a hand-actuated pump to efficiently remove air from between the rubber pad and the attaching surface thus creating a much more reliable hold. Because the full face of the pad is brought into contact with the boot/trunk lid, distortion is reduced, allowing the cup to be used with very little risk of damage.
The Revo-Racks vacuum cup's pump feature a plunger with a red line, which serves as a vacuum indicator. This safety device is still one of the most reliable warning systems available. A few strokes of the plunger evacuate the vacuum pad, causing it to seal securely to the attaching surface. When the cup is attached completely, the plunger stops moving and the red line is hidden within the pump. A visible red line indicates if air has leaked back into the pad, making vacuum insufficient to use the cup. However, if the red line becomes visible while the cup is in use, a check valve allows the user to re pump the cup without losing the remaining vacuum.
Lifting on the release tab near the edge of the pad allows air to refill the evacuated space, so that the vacuum cup detaches completely. The racks sits 7.5cm / 3" off the boot/trunk lid
Revo Rack Jaguar XK Convertible Luggage Rack ; Fitted in 30 seconds
Jaguar XK Convertible Luggage Rack ; Secure, Stable, Safe


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From NBA.com staff reports
The Minnesota Timberwolves reportedly will continue their offseason overhaul by acquiring swingman Thaddeus Young from the Philadelphia 76ers, as first reported by Jerry Zgoda of the Star Tribune:
Young to Minnesota was rumored after the Timberwolves and Cleveland Cavaliers reportedly agreed to the framework of a Kevin Love deal. Young averaged 17.9 points, 6.0 rebounds and 2.1 steals per game for the Sixers last season and is just 26 years old. The Sixers will receive defensive ace Luc Mbah a Moute, guard Alexey Shved and the Miami Heat's 2015 first round pick (which will come from the Cavaliers) in exchange for Young, who Philadelphia reportedly has been shopping for the past year.
Yahoo! Sports' Adrian Wojnarowski has more on the deal, including a deeper reason for them making the trade:
The Minnesota Timberwolves will acquire Philadelphia 76ers forward Thaddeus Young for a 2015 first-round draft pick and two role players, league sources told Yahoo Sports.
The Timberwolves will send Philadelphia the Miami Heat's 2015 first-round pick Minnesota will acquire as part of the Kevin Love deal with Cleveland, sources said. The T-Wolves will send forward Luc Mbah a Moute and guard Alexey Shved to the Sixers.
Mbah a Moute has a long-standing relationship with Sixers rookie Joel Embiid, and Philadelphia considers him an important part of the mentoring process for the third pick in the 2014 NBA draft.
This three-team deal cannot be completed until Saturday, August 23, 30 days after Andrew Wiggins signed his rookie contract.


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On Tuesday, a federal judge in Arkansas tentatively approved the settlement of a nationwide class action made up of customers victimized by alleged (or, in light of five federal guilty pleas from company executives, actual) customer fraud. Based on a report from WATE-TV in Little Rock, the settlement, if finalized, will cost the company millions.
Every member of the class will receive 100 percent of the amounts owed to them by Pilot Flying J, plus six percent interest. Though the specific amount of reimbursements isn't known, legal fees alone would amount to $14 million.
Final approval of the settlement will be considered at a hearing to be held on November 25.
"I commend all of these individuals for their hard work and dedication to ensuring our customers are paid back quickly and fairly for any potential discrepancies found in their accounts," said Pilot Flying J CEO (and Browns owner) Jimmy Haslam.
"This is an unfortunate time for our customers and our company, but we remain committed to making things 100 percent right with our customers, to put systems in place to help ensure this does not happen again, and to re-earn our customers trust."
Still, a significant question arises from the commitment to refund every customer every dollar that wasn't paid: How will the amounts due be determined?
It could be that Pilot Flying J will calculate an amount for each class member, and that each class member will have an opportunity to object or to challenge the amount. Without an independent and reliable process for determining what's owed, however, relying on the company to make the calculations would sort of be like asking the fox to take inventory of the carcasses in the henhouse.


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94 N. Main Street, Jasper, GA - (706) 253-2457
Betty King
Mrs. Betty Sue Fountain King of Calhoun, Ga. passed away Saturday, Feb. 20, 2010. She is survived by her children, Vicki Schmidt, Marietta, Greg and Gary Burgess, Jasper, and Aubrey King, Jr., Resaca; brother, Ricky Fountain, Jasper. A graveside services was held at 3 p.m. Sunday from the Pleasant Hill Baptist Church. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Roper Funeral Home.
Larry Lance
Mr. Larry Dean Lance, age 59 of Talking Rock, Ga., passed away Saturday, February 20, 2010 at his home.
He is survived by his children, Shane Lance, Talking Rock, Lisa Lance Morgan, Jasper, Jason Lance, Talking Rock, Jesse, Austin and Daniel Lance, all of Ellijay; uncle, Dennis Lance, Nelson; and aunt, Susie Densmore, Nelson. He was preceded in death by his parents, Grady and Stella Lance; and sister, Shirley Davis.
The funeral service was held at 2 p.m. Monday from the Chapel of Roper Funeral Home with the Rev. David Herring officiating. Interment followed in the Keetor Cemetery. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Roper Funeral Home.
Neil Free
Mr. Neil Blanton Free, age 86 of Canton, Ga., died Friday, Feb. 19, 2010 at Piedmont Mountainside Hospital.
Mr. Free was a member of Jerusalem Baptist Church in Jasper and retired from Canton Textile Mills.
Survivors include his daughter and son-in-law, Pat and Floyd O?Bryant, Canton; sons and daughters-in-law, Danny and Martha Free, Jasper, and Randy and Patsy Free, Union Point, Ga.; brothers, Max, Bill and Gene Free, all of Jasper, and Leon Free, Gainesville, Ga.; and sisters, Louise Chumley and Marcell Thacker, both of Jasper. Seven grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren also survive.
The funeral service was held at 3 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 21 from the Chapel of Darby Huey Funeral Home with the Revs. Buddy Roper and Johnny Purcell officiating. Interment followed in Cherokee Memorial Park.
Charles Gentry
Mr. Charles Kenneth Gentry, age 64 of Talking Rock, passed away Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2010.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Patricia Wilson Gentry; and mother, Iva Bannister.
Survivors include his fiancee, Linda Cagle, Talking Rock; daughters and son-in-law, Gail and Victor Franco, Dallas, Tx., and Kathy Pacheco, Ball Ground; grandchildren, Marissa and Lucino Kenneth Pacheco and Jessica and Austin Franco; brother and sister-in-law, Marlon and Mary Gentry, Ball Ground; sister, Blondie Bannister, Ball Ground; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Doris and David Dean and John and Beck Wilson, all of Ball Ground, Betty and Tommie Dean, Canton, Dixie Byers and Darlene and Tommy Fountain, all of Jasper, and Eunice and Gary McCoy, Cartersville. Several nieces and nephews also survive.
The funeral service was held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 20 from the Chapel of Cagle Funeral Home with the Rev. Gene Hyde officiating. Interment followed in Mica Baptist Church Cemetery in Cherokee County. Pallbearers were: Jason Gentry, John Wilson, Kenny and Ricky Dobson, Randall Howell and David Dean. Honorary pallbearers were: Austin Franco, Lucino Kenneth Pacheco and Glen Wesley. The family did accept flowers or you make donations to help with the funeral expenses.
Ollie Higgins
Ollie Mae Higgins, age 87 of Canton, formerly of Dawsonville, died Saturday, Feb. 20, 2010 at Signature Healthcare of Buckhead following a period of declining health.
Born April 24, 1922 to the late Bud and Mary Wright, she lived in Dawson County for seventy years. Along with her first husband, Jim Bruce, they owned and operated Bruce?s Store from 1940 until his death in 1970. She then married Cecil Higgins and until his death they were affectionately known as the couple who lived above the Pool Room.
Surviving are her sisters Bessie Byess, Canton, and Edgell Howard, Jasper. A number of nieces and nephews also survive.
Mrs. Higgins was cremated and no services are planned at this time.
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Elmer Evans
Mr. Elmer ?Elmo? Samuel Evans, age 69 of Pickens County, passed away Monday, Feb. 22, 2010.
He was preceded in death by his daughter, Rebecca Lynn Evans; sisters and brothers, Melba Cain, Jess, Ansel (Hank), Gene and Marvin Evans; parents, Rev. Rufus and Gretell Evans; special love, Vanessa Akins.
Survivors include son and daughter-in-law, Edward Samuel and Kelly Evans, Pickens County; grandchildren, Rebecca, Chelsea, Americus, Dustin and Austin; sisters and brothers-in-law, Dessie Westbrook, Dawsonville, Flonnie and Don Westbrook, Marietta, and Annelle and Jerry Self, Woodstock; brother and sister-in-law, J.L. and Jama Evans, Dawsonville; ex-wife, Linda Frady Evans, Jasper; and sisters-in-law, Alice and Doris Evans, both of Cumming, and Mildred Evans, Dawsonville. Several nieces, nephews and other relatives also survive.
The funeral service will be held Thursday, Feb. 25 at 3 p.m. from the Ingram Funeral Home Chapel with the Revs. Shannon Westbrook and Joe Frady officiating. Interment will follow in Concord Baptist Church cemetery. The family will receive friends February 24 until 9 p.m. and Thursday, Feb. 25 from 9 a.m. until the hour of service.
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Jerry Warren, Sr.
Mr. Jerry Lee Warren, Sr., age 58 of Jasper, passed away Feb. 22, 2010 at Piedmont Mountainside Medical Center in Jasper.
Survivors include his wife, Donna Warren, Jasper; parents, Ray and Ruby Warren., Talking Rock; son, Jerry Lee Warren, Jr., Jasper; daughters and son-in-law, Angie and Phil Alexander, Jasper, and Candia Lanning, Jasper; brother and sister-in-law, Ronald and Louise Warren, Jasper; sisters and brothers-in-law, Regina and Ronnie Prater, Talking Rock, Bethany and Ronny Padgett, Jasper, Tammy and Mike Smith, Fitzgerald, Ga., and Linda and Ken Hensley, North Carolina. Eight grandchildren also survive.
The funeral service was held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 24 from the Chapel of Cagle Funeral Home with Pastor Ryan Smith officiating. Interment followed in Sunrise Memorial Gardens in Jasper with local Chapter 47 DAV in charge of the military graveside service. Pallbearers were: Scott Gilleland, Darrin and Gary Bennett, Lonnie Reece, James West and Jason Gentry.


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Spaghetti Squash with Basil & Pine Nuts
As the holidays approach, with the seemingly inevitable threat to my waistline (even without the turkey!), my mind is focused on light and tasty vegetable dishes! This spaghetti squash recipe was inspired by a recipe from the November issue of Food & Wine , Spaghetti Squash Salad with Pine Nuts & Tarragon.
Spaghetti squash is a pretty cool vegetable. You bake it in the oven, then remove the flesh with a fork, and the spaghetti strands hold up well as a pasta substitute. I loved the fact that the squash was baked facedown with a mixture of white wine and water! It gave the squash a very slight sweetness and depth. I chose to use basil instead of the more astringent tarragon and skipped the thyme and the cheese. I also used a citrus champagne vinegar and ate mine warm!
Spaghetti Squash with Basil & Pine Nuts:
1 spaghetti squash
extra-virgin olive oil
sea salt
ground black pepper
1/4 cup white wine
3/4 cup water
2 TBS chopped fresh basil
1 tsp citrus champagne vinegar (or white wine vinegar)
1/4 tsp lemon zest
squirt of lemon juice to taste (a little more if you are using white wine vinegar)
red chili flakes
1/4 cup pine nuts, pan toasted
Preheat the oven to 350F. Cut the squash in half lengthwise and remove the seeds and loose fleshy strings. Drizzle the insides with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Place cut side down on a baking dish with a rim. Mix together the wine wine and water and pour it over the squash. Bake for 50 minutes.
Remove the squash and allow to cool enough that you can work with it (or you can wrap it up and put it in the fridge for a day if you are planning ahead). Use a fork over a large bowl to scrape out the squash in strands. Add the lemon zest and basil, and toss. Combine the vinegar and lemon juice and toss with the spaghetti squash. Add red chili flakes and pan-toasted pine nuts. Adjust seasoning and serve!


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Chile Repellent Effective on Formosan Termites, Jan. 23, 2000
SOCORRO, N.M., January 23 , 2000 -- Dr. Daniel H.López, President of New Mexico Tech, announced today that research recently concluded at Texas A&M University had determined that Formosan termites (Coptotermes) are effectively repelled by materials created by the process discovered and patented by scientists at New Mexico Tech which molecularly bonds capsaicin, the natural "heat" of chile peppers into paints, stains, plastics and other rubberized substances. Bioassay studies using the chile based repellent with the Formosan termite were conducted under the direction of Dr. Roger Gold, Professor of Entomology, at the Center for Urban and Structural Entomology at Texas A&M University. The Center's earlier successful research on the efficacy of the repellent on subterranean termites led to the studies on the Formosan species.
Formosan termites are thought to have been accidentally introduced to America from Asia around the end of World War II in the wooden crates, boxes and other materials that returned in the holds of military cargo vessels. Now found throughout the southern Continental United States and in Hawaii, the Formosan termite is responsible for an estimated $2 billion in damage in New Orleans alone over the last ten years. They are now considered a threat to California with the strong potential for invading the Northeast. Voracious feeders with aggressive behavior, Formosans eat wood about nine times faster than the native subterranean termites and their colonies typically number up to 2 million workers, about ten times the size of the more common species. Unlike the vast majority of the approximately 2400 known termite species, the Formosan termite will attack live trees.
Dr. López said, "It is very exciting for us to have these latest test results from Texas A&M. To learn that this most aggressive and destructive insect species is so effectively repelled by materials created by our discovery is a very positive development."
Grady J. Glenn, Texas A&M Entomologist and Termite Researcher, stated, "We were very pleasantly surprised at the avoidance behavior exhibited by the Formosan termite when introduced to materials into which capsaicin had been bonded. Like the subterranean species in the earlier studies, if given a choice the Formosan would flee the area containing the experimental material and stay away. The Formosan typically will not avoid even lethal substances, instead sacrificing members of the colony to get beyond the offensive material. I am certain the people in Louisiana will be very interested."
The bioassay study procedure introduced the Formosan termites into environments containing wood treated with various combinations of control materials, experimental materials, soil and water. When provided with a choice of wood treated with experimental material or one of the alternate materials, the insects moved from the experimental material each time. When given no choice but the materials into which the essential oils and capsaicin of Habanero had been bonded, the result was total avoidance. As with the earlier research, pure corn oil and raw linseed oil were used as control and host experimental materials for the bioassay evaluations.
The Center for Urban and Structural Entomology is a division of the Department of Entomology at Texas A&M University, and has gained international recognition for its research on termites, fire ants and other destructive insects.
The patented process discovered by New Mexico Tech has also been used to create effective repellents for rodents and other terrestrial animals, zebra mussels and other freshwater and saltwater nuisance species, various other insect species and wood boring birds. (See