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Perry Ellis International Hurricane Relief Effort Emphasizes "We're In it With You"
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MIAMI--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Perry Ellis International, Inc. (PEI) the company behind such brands as Perry Ellis, Original Penguin, Laundry by Shelli Segal, Rafaella, licensed Callaway golf apparel, and many others, knows a lot about natural disaster recovery. With headquarters in Miami, Florida and global offices around the world (including locations in New York and New Jersey), dealing with the aftermath of storms like Hurricane Andrew, Katrina, Wilma, and now Sandy, PEI has learned how to overcome these challenges, quickly, efficiently and with great resilience.
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Being the start of what may be a long, cold winter, facing a nor'easter which threatens an onslaught of blizzards and plummeting temperatures, and receiving valuable feedback from associates affected in the area, PEI knew that just food, water, diapers and dollars were not going to be enough to keep people without power, heat or shelter warm through the season. Winter clothing had to be provided, and soon. So immediately, PEI dug into its current New Jersey warehouse supply and pulled Perry Ellis jackets for distribution throughout the area. And that was just the start.
Simultaneously, PEI associates in Miami pulled together a Hurricane Sandy Relief Effort, utilizing the company's global customer database, asking for assistance in making a difference. Through channels like e-mail and social media brand fans were asked to donate coats, jackets and other warm clothing while PEI offered a match incentive. For every item received, the company would donate new outerwear up to 5,000 total pieces. An internal collection program was also created throughout other PEI offices, including Miami, Tampa, New York, Los Angeles and others, in order for associates to participate in the matched clothing drive.
"I am truly inspired by the people I work with. It is a great honor not only to be their leader but to be their colleague," said George Feldenkreis, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Perry Ellis International. "I want to thank each and every individual helping to bring this together, providing much-needed warm apparel for those affected by this terrible tragedy."
Partnering with the Port Logistics Group, PEI's New Jersey warehouse and inventory management company, the Atlantic City Rescue Mission and Chabad Lubavitch of Staten Island, clothing donations will be accepted from now until November 16th in order to speed up donations and distribute all goods before Thanksgiving. Located at 125 Castle Road, Secaucus, NJ, 07094, donations will be accepted via mail or in-person between 9am-5pm. Packages should be clearly marked Attn: Hurricane Relief Effort.
The first email to consumers blasted last Friday, November 9th giving people a heads-up to start gathering items while final donation details were being hammered out. With Port Logistics warehouses damaged, associates worked throughout the weekend to bring the 125 Castle location up and running in order to handle the influx. On Wednesday, November 7th, a follow-up email with address, times and outreach partners was released to the company's www.perryellis.com, www.originalpenguin.com, www.rafaellasportswear.com, www.cubavera.com and www.candccalifornia.com fan base with the subject line "Hurricane Sandy Relief. Share Your Warmth, We'll Match It."
"Like everyone in the region, we, along with our associates, are facing these challenges together. As we have before, we have weathered the storm, now we will rise above its aftermath together," continued Mr. Feldenkreis. "We have associates who have lost their homes and the memories within it, yet are using all the strength they have to help others in need, and others driving sixty miles out of their way to pick up colleagues who are stranded with no means of transportation. The altruism I am witnessing is extremely moving. It makes me proud to be part of such an inspiring team."
The company's Perry Ellis and Cubavera full-price and outlet stores also jumped on board with the relief effort with an at-register donation option. From now until December 31, 2012, customers have the opportunity to donate any amount to sufferers of this unfortunate tragedy. For their generosity, donors will receive 10% off their purchase with donation of $5 or more. 100% of the funds collected will be donated to the American Red Cross Disaster Fund.
The Original Penguin Bryant Park location in Manhattan (1077 Avenue of the Americas at 41st street) is also hosting an in-store benefit on November 15th from 5-8pm where 10% of sales will go to the Hurricane Sandy Relief Fund. Please call 646-443-3520 for more information and directions to this event.
For more information on Perry Ellis International, Inc. (NAS: PERY) and this relief effort, visit: www.PERY.com.
Information on our outreach partners can be found at: www.portlogisticgroup.com, www.arescuemission.org and www.chabadrelief.org.
About Perry Ellis International
Perry Ellis International, Inc. is a leading designer, distributor and licensor of a broad line of high quality men's and women's apparel, accessories and fragrances, as well as select children's apparel. The Company's collection of dress and casual shirts, golf sportswear, sweaters, dress pants, casual pants and shorts, jeans wear, active wear, dresses and men's and women's swimwear is available through all major levels of retail distribution. The Company, through its wholly owned subsidiaries, owns a portfolio of nationally and internationally recognized brands, including: Perry Ellis®, Jantzen®, Laundry by Shelli Segal®, C&C California®, Rafaella®, Cubavera®, Ben Hogan®, Centro®, Solero®, Munsingwear®, Savane®, Original Penguin® by Munsingwear®, Grand Slam®, Natural Issue®, Pro Player®, the Havanera Co.®, Axis®, Gotcha®, Girl Star®, MCD®, John Henry®, Mondo di Marco®, Redsand®, Manhattan®, Axist®, Farah®, Anchor Blue® and Miller's Outpost®. The Company enhances its roster of brands by licensing trademarks from third parties, including: Nike® and Jag® for swimwear, and Callaway®, PGA TOUR® and Champions Tour® for golf apparel. Additional information on the Company is available at http://www.pery.com.
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Most agricultural lenders go by what is known as the Five C's of Credit:
A. Character—Does the applicant have a history of repaying his debts and possess the experience and managerial ability to have a reasonable chance of success?
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The Houston-based company said in its weekly report Friday that 1,332 rigs were exploring for oil and 428 for gas. Four were listed as miscellaneous. A year ago, Baker Hughes counted 1,997 working rigs.
Of the major oil- and gas-producing states, Texas gained seven rigs, Oklahoma six, Alaska and California gained three, and North Dakota two.
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The Oslo Fjord harbours a handful of islands that can be reached by ferry from the city: the perfect destination for a relaxing day on the water, beach or in nature. It only takes 5 minutes to get to Hovedøya, where you can visit the medieval monastery. Alternatively, you could go and enjoy a long, leisurely lunch at an old inn on Gressholmen, or go camping for free on Langøyene. All 3 of these relaxing islands are within easy reach from Oslo.
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Healers and Heroes: Connecting Guardsmen with military doctors
Story by Mark C. Olsen, DMAVA Public Affairs
New Jersey National Guard Soldiers and Airmen now have a place to turn when deployment medical issues threaten to overwhelm them.
The Healers and Heroes Program, also known as 2H, was unveiled by the Medical Society of New Jersey and the New Jersey Department of Military and Veterans Affairs during a news conference at the State House in Trenton on April 5.
The idea is simple, create a network of New Jersey physicians who are in or have served in the military and have them be available to returning service members.
"By using physicians with military experience, the Soldiers and Airmen of the New Jersey National Guard will be reassured their doctor understands their needs," said Maj. Gen. Glenn K. Rieth.
That shared experience of being in the military can serve as the bridge between the service member and the medical community.
Guardsmen will be able to speak confidentially to physicians about their health care issues and in turn the doctors will be able to direct the Soldier or Airman to the proper resource to address their problems.
While the goal of the program is to address any medical issue the service member is suffering from, one area that is receiving special attention is post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and traumatic brain injury (TBI).
According to the National Center for PTSD website, PTSD symptoms usually start soon after the traumatic event, but they may not happen until months or years later. They also may come and go over many years.
Often referred to as the "invisible wounds", a RAND Corporation Center for Military Health Policy study indicates that approximately 20 percent of returning service members suffer from PTSD and another 18.5 percent are affected by some form of TBI.
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The New Jersey National Guard State Family Readiness Council has increased the amounts of family and business grants up to $5,000 and $10,000, respectively. Both grants are known as TIER I grants.
TIER II family grants are also available to New Jersey Army and Air National Guard nondeployed servicemembers who served on State Active Duty or State Missions (e.g., hurricanes, floods, border missions) for more than 20 consecutive days. Servicemembers meeting these criteria are eligible to apply for a financial hardship grant up to $1,500.
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ABACO, The Bahamas, - September 29, 2010 – The Abaco Club on Winding Bay, A Ritz-Carlton Managed Club recently named Ronald Parker as the new general manager for the oceanfront, island sanctuary located in the Out Islands of The Bahamas. In his new role, Parker will oversee daily operations for The Abaco Club.
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So we moved to Phoenix and I promptly shoved everything my kids and I own into a 10X15 storage locker, never unpacked my bags, and flew off to Northern California for seven weeks.
Perspective aside: Every time I get mad that everything I own can fit into a 10X15 storage locker, I try to remember to go look at this post of where I was the last time this shit happened, and then I thank the flying spaghetti monster that I am blessed enough in this life to have 10 feet by 15 feet worth of possessions, even if none of them are a couch.
You see, we were actually supposed to move to Northern California, seeings how* my job is there and stuff, you know? Except I don't think Soon To Be Ex (as he shall henceforth be named on ye ol' blog) was every really totally into the idea of moving here - though he agreed to it before I ever even took this job that is, oh, you know, BASED IN NORTHERN CALIFORNIA.
The plan was, we drive to Phoenix, stay the night with family, and then leave for The Bay the next morning without him, just until he felt grounded enough to come up there, because I have absolutely no interest in splitting our children and him up again. We went to a therapists for the first time ever in the 17 years we've been together, to get advice on how to tell the kids we're getting divorced, and that's when he told me he wasn't coming to the Bay with us, ever.
One step forward, two steps back.
Sorry, or You're welcome, aside: This Paula Earworm was brought to you by my eternal love for Zombyboy. (Who just moved his blog. Subscribe, if you like awesome, albeit wrong not exactly what I agree with totally, things.)
But the lease was already ended and the truck was being rented and the kids had already said their goodbyes so we still had to leave Houston (and man, did we ever have to leave Houston) so I had a decision to make. I try to explain to my kids every single day of their lives that the right thing is usually never going to be the easy thing. This has all turned out to be living proof of that. Moving forward for everyone else, in this instance, meant moving backwards a little bit for me; it means putting my career ambitions on hold a little while longer and going back to Arizona, where everything started the first time I came here in an attempt to leave him.
Arizona seems to be both my third realm of rebirth and my ninth level of hell. It's certainly warm enough for it.
So we got to Arizona and had a few days to hunker down with our family (who is, in reality, his family, but we're going to have to come up with some sort of shared custody, because mineminemineminemine) before I left for California. We have, oh, five weeks *twitch* before we throw a massive conference for like 4,500 people and I really just can't keep doing this through Google Hangouts (which? are the bomb), nor do I want to.
So I'm not. I'm living in the basement of my kids' godfather and failing in every way to take the Caltrain into work every day.
You see, I happen to have a pre-existing train condition, partly because I don't even like the forward momentum of a swing on the playground, but mostly because my aunt used one to, um, well, there's no nice way to say it. She used one to chop her head off. There.
I also have this fun thing about myself that allows me to channel all of my chaos into objects, making me a Totally Functional Lunatic. When my life goes awry, I will lose/break cell phone after cell phone, until the phone company won't give me more replacements (see: five blackberries in three months. Not kidding). Or I'll leave my purse(s) on the hood of my car, like every day, for a few months, even the one and only Gucci purse I've ever owned. Don't get me started on the hamsters.
So I'm getting divorced, moving somewhere I really don't want to, living in someone else's house temporarily in both California AND San Francisco, and five weeks out from Bloggerpalooza. That's pretty awry, yo.
And then I have to ride trains. Ask me how well that's been going for me. I DARE YOU.
Day 1 on the train: I got on the wrong train, the reaaaally wrong train, and after a detour to a part of California I've never heard of, a frantic phone call to my bestie for directions, some crying, and a three mile walk, I got to work on my first full day an impressive hour and a half late.
Day 2 on the train: I got on the train, bought the wrong kind of ticket, got asked to show my ticket, and got a citation for stealing public transit and now have to go to court in San Francisco to Face Charges That May Go On My Permanent Record Or Something.
Day 3 on the train: Overslept on the morning of an 8am meeting because I was up all night, um, what is the opposite of sexting? I was doing that, with Soon To Be Ex. I overslept by 15 minutes which meant I missed the one train that came that hour and so I had to take a cab into work.
In San Francisco.
In morning rush-hour.
You can get seven professional sexual services for less than that cab ride cost.
But I still feel like I am making some progress on the Treadmill of Crazy. I'm here, in the office with the most amazing team of people I've ever worked with, doing what I need to do even though Soon To Be Ex doesn't really like it, and I miss my kids so much it burns, and I'm a uber private person who doesn't actually share space well with others. I'm starting to come to the point in my life where I am doing that which *I* need, and balancing that with the needs of the people around me, rather than the other way around.
A year ago, I never would have left for seven weeks. A year ago, I never would have checked myself into the hotel I'm typing this from because I needed one night of absolute solitude. A year ago, I never would have done a lot of things I am doing know, because I was always convinced that if I didn't get everyone's oxygen mask on, they'd all crash and burn.
Because I am a control freak. Because it's easier to put on everyone else's mask than my own. I am trying really hard to knock that shit off, and just deal with mine.
And if you're skimming this and looking for a picture to sum of the point of the post, here it is:
Everything can be used, except what is wasteful. (Audre Lorde)
(Or, if life hands you a treadmill of crazy in 105 degree heat, let your kids walk your dog on it.)
*Seeings how may be the most excellent #grammarfail known to man, and I ain't nevah givin' it up.


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Spring barely has made a whisper this year. Now, AccuWeather says record heat may be on its way from the Midwest.
Near-Record Heat to Build Over Plains, Then Eye East
AccuWeather Global Weather Center — 2 May 2014 — AccuWeather reports summerlike heat is in store for the southern Plains this weekend. Warmth will spread farther east next week but may encounter some resistance.
The heat will begin to crank up over the weekend, setting the stage for the record-challenging warmth Monday and Tuesday from Texas to Kansas.
Afternoon highs will flirt with the 100-degree mark from central Texas to central Oklahoma under the bright afternoon sun; this is more than 20 degrees above normal for early May.
People across the region should take proper precautions to stay protected from the high temperature values and the strong rays of the sun.
Wearing sunblock, light-colored clothing and sunglasses with UV protection are just several ways to stay protected from the sun.
Staying hydrated is also important, especially if you have plans on spending long periods of time in the outdoors. Be sure to drink plenty of water and try to avoid carbonated and caffeinated beverages that can accelerate dehydration.
One of the many cities that is forecast to see consecutive days at or above the 90-degree mark is Dallas.
This stretch of above-normal temperatures will likely result in the first time that the city has had three consecutive 90-degree days since the beginning of October 2013.
Oklahoma City is also forecast to come within a few degrees of 100 F. If it does manage to reach the triple digits, it would be the second earliest 100-degree day on record.
Although the core of the heat is expected to focus on the southern Plains, this will eventually translate to warmer weather for the Midwest and South by midweek.
According to AccuWeather Senior Meteorologist Alex Sosnowski, "Temperatures will spike well into the 80s F in the Ohio Valley and may touch 90 F in some locations of Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia and the Carolinas starting next Tuesday and Wednesday."
Average highs for this region of the South during early May generally in the 70s.
Farther to the northeast, forecasting the coverage and longevity of the warmth is more challenging.
"Exactly where frontal boundary sets up with clouds, showers and thunderstorms will determine which areas hit 80 and which places only 100 miles away hover in the 50s and 60s," Sosnowski said. "That boundary could hold nearly stationary over the mid-Atlantic or meander north and south each day next Wednesday into the weekend over the Northeast."
New York City has not yet hit 80 F this spring.
According Meteorologist Jesse Ferrell, "The latest 80-degree reading at New York's Central Park was on May 23 in 1984 and in 1988."
The warmest it has been so far this spring at Central Park is 78 F.
It could be a close call with 80-degree warmth versus chilly air and showers for several days later next week around New York, New Jersey and Connecticut.
Brian Lada, Meteorologist for AccuWeather.com


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Campus Construction Update for Week of Sept. 2-8
These are among the construction activities scheduled Sept. 2-8 at the University of Wyoming.
Shift Changes -- Custodial work schedules will be adjusted slightly beginning Tuesday, Sept. 4, to allow for increased daytime cleaning, improve operational efficiencies and conserve energy consumption outside of business hours. Day shift zones will begin work at 5 a.m. instead of 4 a.m. and work until 1:30 p.m. instead of 12:30 p.m. Evening shift zones will begin work at 2:30 p.m. instead of 4 p.m. and work until 11 p.m. instead of 12:30 a.m.
The UW Facilities Planning Office reports the following activities for the week.
More parking spaces -- All of the Ivinson parking lot is now open, adding 67 additional new parking spaces including ADA (Americans with Disability Act) spaces and four metered spaces. Access is from both 10th and 11th streets. Landscaping is scheduled to be complete this week.
Museum Closed -- The UW Geological Museum is closed for renovation and is scheduled to reopen later this semester.
Berry Center Green Roof Reconstruction -- Replacement of the planting soils is under way. Access to the south entry and the east sidewalk will be restricted during this process. Transplanting of the existing plants will begin Sept. 3.
White Hall Renovations -- Renovation and abatement work is ongoing. Abatement will be complete this week. Electrical and renovation demolition continues on the second through eighth floors, with new installations on the ninth through 12th floors. Excavation for a new transformer vault has begun on the east side of White Hall. Fencing will be placed around the area with heavy truck traffic between White and Downey halls. The west parking lot will be closed until summer 2013.
UW Office Annex (21st Street and Garfield, scheduled completion Sept. 30) -- The project involves partial renovation of the lower level of the west wing for improvements to offices and other adjacent multi-use spaces. Installation of mechanical equipment and duct work is under way and will be completed in two to three weeks. Conference rooms and adjacent spaces will be closed until the end of September.
University of Wyoming/Casper College Student Union (UW/CC Student Union, scheduled completion November 2013) -- Construction has started with site preparation and foundation systems. The structural steel frame is completed, and roof decking will be installed this month. Installation of mechanical duct work has begun on the first floor.
Landscape Projects -- Construction work continues toward late September completion on Sullivan Plaza, Public Edge Practice Field, Public Edge Southwest Campus Entry Marker and Bureau of Mines landscape.
Sullivan Plaza -- The south entrances of the Education Building and surrounding pedestrian pathways have reopened, with some temporary limitations imposed to accommodate continuing construction. Access to the Education Building will remain limited to the north entrance through approximately Sept. 15. Plaza landscaping and construction of the amphitheater and site amenities to follow will continue through Sept. 28. Caution should be exercised within the area of continuing construction. The project staging area in the parking area north of Wyoming Hall will remain through Sept. 15.
Public Edge Practice Field (Tailgate Park) -- Work is substantially complete. Remaining minor and accessory work may continue through Sept. 28.
Public Edge Southwest Campus Entry Marker -- Adjacent portions of Ninth Street and Grand Avenue pedestrian sidewalks may be temporarily closed by construction through Sept. 28. Earthwork and entry marker construction continues, with landscaping to follow.
Bureau of Mines Landscape -- The vehicular access and pedestrian corridor between the Berry Biodiversity Conservation Center and the Health Sciences Center reopened Aug. 27, with some temporary limitations imposed to accommodate continuing construction through Sept. 28. General landscaping work is under way.
Counselor Education Training Clinic (Education Building, scheduled completion Oct. 22) -- Renovation construction work continues in the northeast portion of the Education Building basement. Limited access for students, faculty and staff via the northeast building entry has reopened. Construction activities and staging will continue, requiring appropriate caution in the area. Construction staging will continue to occupy a portion of the pedestrian walkway and accessible parking area northeast of the Education Building. Temporary substitute accessible parking has been designated with temporary signage.
Energy Innovation Center (formerly ERC, at 1020 Lewis St., scheduled completion October 2012) -- Access to main campus will be between or through Earth Sciences and the Berry Center. Lewis Street will remain closed during construction. Parking will be limited in areas around construction, including the drive along the west side of Engineering. The access from main campus, along the west side of Engineering to Lewis Street, will be closed during this phase of construction. The west end of the ramp, behind the Engineering Building, will be closed. Handicapped parking has been relocated to the northwest corner of Lewis and 10th streets, with access through the Berry Center or Earth Sciences Building to main campus.
Interior spaces are being finished throughout. Door and hardware installation is under way. Installation of lab equipment and casework is nearing completion on the first and second floors. Work continues on the south retaining walls to prepare for landscaping. Concrete paving/curb and gutter will be under way on the east and south of the building. Interior painting is under way with preparation for floor finish. Expect congestion from delivery trucks, and take extreme care when walking around trucks waiting in the street.
Student Apartments Bison Run Village (Scheduled completion this month) -- Apartments are now being occupied by students, with the community center open Mondays through Saturdays. The new apartments are in the three-block area south of Willett Drive, between Crane and Landmark Village. Residence Life and Dining Services maintenance staff members are located in the community center's maintenance area. All of the apartment buildings are now complete, with a few remaining punch-list items being worked. There are a total of 15 apartment buildings (332 beds) with the community center and maintenance building.
The UW Physical Plant reports the following activities for the week. Please direct questions to the service desk, 766-6225.
Education Building -- Installation work continues in the Education auditorium to integrate new projector equipment with the existing system.
Campus -- Elevator flooring replacement is scheduled this week in the following buildings: Sept. 4 -- Rochelle Athletic Center and College of Law; Sept. 5 – UW Bookstore and Information Technology; Sept. 6 – College of Law, Engineering and Health Sciences; Sept. 7 – Fine Arts, Information Technology, Health Sciences and Ross Hall; Sept. 8 – Fine Arts, Ross Hall and Old Main.
Campus -- Excavation work to repair a failed steam condensate line will occur in the 1700 block of Willett Drive. Please use caution around equipment.
Corbett P.E. Building -- The pool is closed for annual maintenance through Sept. 4.
Concrete Repairs -- Installation of a new concrete roof drain basin is scheduled for the north side of the College of Business. Please use caution in this area.
Early Care & Education Center -- Construction of a new sandbox will begin Sept. 1. Please use caution in the work and staging areas of this project.
Beta House -- Renovations to the first and second floors are under way. Completion of the project is scheduled for October.
Berry Center -- Work continues on the east garden plaza roof. Use caution in the area.
Honors Center (10th and Ivinson Streets) -- The classroom is open for classes. Sidewalks are reopened. The remainder of the house is still being renovated. Please use caution in these areas.
Prexy's Pasture, Geology and Engineering -- Excavation work continues at the northwest corner of Prexy's Pasture to the northwest corner of the Geology building. Use caution around equipment in the area.
College of Business -- Caulking of the atrium skylights is scheduled. The contractor will use the elevator to get supplies to the rooftop area.
Rochelle Athletic Center -- Construction is under way on the hydrotherapy pool room renovation in the football locker room. Demolition of interior partitions is scheduled for the week. Concrete cutting in the project area will cause additional noise at times. The staging area will be at the southeast corner of the building. Access to the area will be limited to authorized personnel.
Multipurpose Gym -- Crews are preparing the building for painting. Foundation waterproofing repair and exterior wall bottom flashing is scheduled and will require intermittent hammer drilling. Work is scheduled to be complete by mid-September. Please use caution around equipment in the area.
Service Building -- A staging area will be set to facilitate removal of gravel for a roof recover project over the craft shops. Please use caution around equipment and staging area.
Sod Replacement -- New sod is being placed at various locations around campus. Sprinklers will apply additional water to ensure successful transplant of new turf.
Knight Hall -- Lighting replacement is ongoing in second-floor offices. Electricians will coordinate schedules with building occupants. This project will help UW in its continued effort to be more energy efficient. The work is funded, in part, by energy rebates from Rocky Mountain Power. Please use caution around work areas.
Central Energy Plant -- The fenced construction area (sidewalk) adjacent to 19th Street remains closed to pedestrian traffic. Please use the sidewalk on the east side of 19th Street.
Prexy's Pasture -- Three light poles that encircle Prexy's Pasture are non-operational due to construction of the Sullivan Plaza in front of the Education Building and an underground bore in the area of Cheney Plaza.
Jacoby Golf Course -- Construction continues on the east campus drainage project at Jacoby Golf Course. Inlet work will continue and traffic on Grays Gable will be routed accordingly. Work will affect the play of hole #7. Excavation of Pond #4 is complete. Sod has been installed on the Grays Gable berm. Signs are posted at the affected holes and in the clubhouse. Affected holes will be off limits during construction hours (7 a.m.-5 p.m.) for the remainder of the construction period. Please use caution in the work areas.
College of Law Building-- Lighting replacements are ongoing in the Law Library. This project will help UW in its continued effort to be more energy efficient. The work is funded, in part, by energy rebates from Rocky Mountain Power. Use caution around the work area.
Aven Nelson Building -- Roof repairs are complete.


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Happy New Year everyone and thanks for such a great 2007
I am so ready for 2008. I took a little time off from shooting over the holidays but most of that time was spent thinking about how to make the blog even better in 2008.
I think I have come up with some really great and very achievable ideas that I will begin implementing soon.
I also have a major announcement that once the paperwork is all signed I will be very pleased to announce.
As you know I try to keep my eyes and ears open to your requests (such as larger images and separate window for comments) so if you get a chance let me know if you see any little things that could make the blog even better – I can't promise anything but I am open for suggestions.
My original idea for the "shopping guide" was way too ambitious but I have retooled my thinking and hope to have something up and running by April 2007 (kidding)
I also want to do some more of the Style Profiles that I did when starting the blog.
Above is a scanned postcard that I bought at Rizzoli of Montgomery Clift shot by Ida Wyman.
I just love this shot.
It seems every December I read articles about how to make the tux "new and modern". I don't think we need to make it modern I think we need to remember how we use to wear a tux.


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I want to thank Marion County Road and Bridge for all the work they did on the roads when we had snow and ice. They did a great job. They made our roads safer for all of us. Thank you!
I would also like to thank KDOT for the roads they cleaned.
Tish Vinduska


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Decision : CONF 201 VII.D.30
SOC: Canadian Rocky Mountain Parks (Canada)
VII.30 Canadian Rocky Mountain Parks (Canada)
The Committee recalled discussions held at its nineteenth session on the infrastructural developments in the "Bow Corridor" and their impact on the integrity of the site. The Canadian authorities had set up the Bow Valley Task Force, in order to prepare a study on these issues. The Canadian provided a full report in October 1996.
In addition, IUCN provided information about the resolution at the World Conservation Congress held in Montreal, Canada in October 1996, endorsing the study's findings.
The Committee commended the Canadian authorities for providing a detailed report of the Bow Valley Task Force and for taking actions on problems being faced in this small but significant portion of the Canadian Rocky Mountain Parks World Heritage site. The Task Force Report, if implemented, would significantly shift the future management of the area in a more preservation direction. The Committee encouraged wider distribution of the lessons learnt from the Bow Valley Task Force Report.
DocumentsDecisions Report
Context of DecisionWHC-96/CONF.201/7B
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Nov 25, 2013
By George Mauzy
University facilities staff from the office of design and construction met with officials from the Ohio Facilities Construction Commission and the contractor, Quandel Construction Group Inc. Sunday afternoon to perform an inspection.
Joe Lalley, senior associate vice president (SAVP) for information technologies and administrative services at Ohio University, said the university will begin post-construction cleanup work on Monday morning, Nov. 25. This and other steps required for LEED certification will take about a week. Scripps College of Communication faculty and staff are expected to begin the move into the facility on Monday, Dec. 2.
The few remaining exterior work punch list items will be completed as weather allows. When complete, the Schoonover Center will house all five schools of the Scripps College of Communication.


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EP409: Mantis Wives
by Kij Johnson
Read by Heather Bowman Tomlinson
Links for this episode:
- Discuss on our forums.
- For a list of all Escape Pod stories, authors and narrators, visit our sortable Wikipedia page
About the Author…
from the author's website… She taught writing and science fiction writing at Louisiana State University and at the University of Kansas, and she has lectured on creativity and writing at bookstores and businesses across the country. From 1994 – 2003, she assisted at James Gunn's Science Fiction Writer's Workshop, hosted by the Center for the Study of Science Fiction at the University of Kansas. Since 2004, Kij teaches the Center's intensive Science Fiction & Fantasy Novel Writing Workshop. From 1999 – 2004, she taught a series of writing classes at the GenCon Game Fair. She taught at the 2011 Clarion Science Fiction & Fantasy Writers' Workshop. As of 2012, Kij is Assistant Professor of Fiction Writing by the University of Kansas English Department.
About the Narrator…
"I'm a horticulturist by trade, current stay at home mom for two children, team mom for the local Goalball team, and advocate for Blind/Visually Impaired causes and adoption causes. I love D20 gaming, reading, camping and canoeing, card playing, and music." This is her second time narrating for Escape Pod.
Mantis Wives
by Kij Johnson
"As for the insects, their lives are sustained only by intricate processes of fantastic horror." —John Wyndham.
Eventually, the mantis women discovered that killing their husbands was not inseparable from the getting of young. Before this, a wife devoured her lover piece by piece during the act of coition: the head (and its shining eyes going dim as she ate); the long green prothorax; the forelegs crisp as straws; the bitter wings. She left for last the metathorax and its pumping legs, the abdomen, and finally the phallus. Mantis women needed nutrients for their pregnancies; their lovers offered this as well as their seed.
It was believed that mantis men would resist their deaths if permitted to choose the manner of their mating; but the women learned to turn elsewhere for nutrients after draining their husbands' members, and yet the men lingered. And so their ladies continued to kill them, but slowly, in the fashioning of difficult arts. What else could there be between them? (Continue Reading…)


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10 Magical Items Banned From eBay
The moment we found out eBay is banning magical items was the exact same moment we found out you can buy magical items on eBay. Of course! Why didn't we think of this sooner?!
Since eBay is "discontinuing a small number of categories within the larger metaphysical subcategory," you've got until the end of August to stock up on potions, curses, magic, hexes, spells and the like. We've found some good ones for you if you're just itching to start buying (none of them cure itching).
Healing Dream Pillow
This amazing pillow does all the work for you while you sleep — like a magical, golden Roomba.
Three Wishes Genie
Somebody got their hands on an ancient genie and will make it grant you three wishes, but the joke's on them, because our third wish is to set the genie freeeeeeee!
Haunted Change Purse
If you don't support the enslavement of genies, you could always buy a haunted coin purse, and make your riches that way. (Warning: riches may come in the form of loose change.)
Demonic Charging mat
It's like a Duracell Powermat, but for demons instead of cell phones.
Demon Destroyer Potion
And when you've accidentally overcharged your demons (which is obviously going to happen), you can buy this handy dandy demon destroying potion. Until September. After that you're on your own.
Haunted Porcelain Doll
Be warned! According to the seller, this doll is a "real brat" and will steal your covers in the middle of the night, especially during the winter.
Haunted Antique Serving Spoon
The seller wants to be very clear that this is just a haunted fork and spoon, no doll! Not after the blanket-stealing fiasco from the last time.
Love Trap Spell
Nothing says "true love" quite like putting a heart in a bear trap.
Skull and Crossbones Candle
Except of course for a big, black skull and crossbones candle.
Haunted Grandma
This Haunted Grandma wants to sell you her wish-granting giraffe! Haunted Grandma makes Regular Grandmas seem pretty lame.


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SAN FRANCISCO (MarketWatch) - Hewlett-Packard Co. HPQ, -5.92% Chief Executive Meg Whitman, who ran for California governor about two years ago as an opponent of same-sex marriage, says she has changed her mind. In a statement, Whitman acknowledged that as the Republican candidate she "supported the majority of Californians who voted for Proposition 8 and against same-sex marriage." "After careful review and reflection since then, I have come to embrace civil marriage for same-sex couples," she continued. "I have personally concluded that there is no legitimate reason for denying same-sex couples the same rights that are available to opposite-sex couples, and I hope the Supreme Court will affirm the judgment of the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals."
H-P's Whitman changes position on gay marriage
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Getting to know the ETH-Bibliothek
On Thursday, 15 September a public and free course will take place from 17.30 to 18.45, where you will be given a brief introduction to the ETH-Bibliothek.
Subjects covered: how to use the library, services and resources, searching in the Knowledge Portal, borrowing documents, a guided tour of the library etc. The presentation will be in German.


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The Hollmann Strip
Kalamata-Motappaise Border Region
90km from Kolewezi
The banks of the Munene River seemed to sigh with the arrival of the rainy season; a total yet gradual transformation from the fifty thousand square miles of eternally shifting sands comprising the rest of Kalamataland came not soon enough. Cool, moist air drifting over the wide expanse of rocky, red soil brought with it a sense of change in the lives of those who called this remote section of the continent their home. For weeks, the fauna of the of the desert found only cruel mirages in place of water among the dried lake beds. Agony of hunger, thirst, and heat tried the patience of the pitiless animals on this anvil of the fiery sun. The promise of life giving rain was met with celebration across the villages and towns on both sides of the border, aside from a small one just within the Mottap foothills. This village is not found on any map, nor is it ever mentioned in overt conversation - it's simply known as The Devil's House.
To be continued.
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Re: Incremental search highlighting is broken under VS2010
With the default settings (incsearch, hlsearch, use visual adornments) the incremental search does not highlight the found items incrementally; you have to press Enter to get any highlighting, which is extremely inconvenient.
I can't check this right now, but as far as I remember, the VS2005/2008 viemu worked as vim does, highlighting the item under cursor while search is in progress.
I'm using ViEmu 2.5.10.


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Video in K-12 Education
Video and education are a natural pair in many ways. With distance learning on the rise, it's no surprise that more universities are turning to video as a way to scale their faculty and brand in ways never before thought possible. But what about K-12 education? Does video make sense in this learning environment?
To answer this question, we decided to take a look at one of our most innovative K-12 education customers, Mobile County Public School System (MCPSS) in Alabama. With 91 schools, 60,000+ students, and 8,100 employees spanning 1,200 square miles, MCPSS needed a comprehensive solution to help connect and share knowledge across campuses.
Campus communications, professional development, inter-school collaboration and lecture capture were just some of the areas that MCPSS was looking to address with Cisco's Video solutions. With this in mind, MCPSS installed digital signs in the lobbies and cafeterias to help keep students, parents and teachers informed, while also helping to spark "incidental learning".
MCPSS has also come up with innovative ways to use TelePresence beyond just meetings for activities like virtual "field trips" that could be to other counties, states, or even countries!
For professional development and lecture capture, MCPSS needed to be able to take recorded video and share it across their 91 schools. The combination of TelePresence Content Server, Media Experience Engine, and Show and Share helps capture video from any device, transform, and share it on any device so that the video content is available for every faculty member and student to view in any format.
Safety and security is an additional use case that continues to be important area where video surveillance and analytics can make a huge difference in campus safety and incident response time.
Another example of video in K-12 could be for providing virtual student services, eventually perhaps even in-home services such as tutoring via video.
How else would you use video in K-12 education?
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Health mistake 1: Driving with the windows down
We feel pretty content cruising up the motorway with the wind blowing through our hair on a warm day, but we never spare a thought for our poor lungs as we breathe in the harmful pollutants emitted by cars. A study from the University of Southern California has found that spending a mere six per cent of our day driving in the car with the windows down exposes us to around 45 per cent of the pollutants that we encounter in 24 hours – that's a lot of pollutants to come into contact with in such a short amount of time. In cities, driving with the windows down poses an even higher threat to your health. Instead of winding the windows down during a traffic-ridden commute, try letting some fresh air in before you start your journey and save having the wind blowing through your hair for your voyage through the countryside.
Health mistake 2: Carrying a heavy handbag
You've packed your makeup, baby wipes, phone, purse and keys. And your camera too (were you planning on taking pictures of anything interesting during your trip to the chemist?) Oh, good to see you brought the old batteries from the remote – never know when you might need them. Those broken headphones could come in handy – thank goodness they found their way in there too. Erm, ladies (and gentleman, if you're quite partial to carrying a 'manbag') do you really need all this stuff? Surely these 'essentials' could be cut down a bit? Lugging a heavy load around can really take its toll on your health by causing back spasms, disc degeneration, neck problems, arthritis, and poor posture. Spring clean your handbags and manbags, and possibly consider trading them in for a smaller version.
[Mum loses 10 stone using her HOME as a gym]
[Shocking number of women go to extreme lengths to lose weight. Are you?]
Health mistake 3: Spending too long exercising
It's pretty common to think that the more time we spend on the exercise bike, the better. The truth is, too much of a good thing can be counterproductive and that goes for exercise too. Working your body too hard can lead to abnormal hormonal changes (which can trigger weight gain), a weaker immune system, muscle damage, shin splints, and knee, foot, or back problems. Whilst it's important to reap the benefits of exercise for a healthy lifestyle, don't go overboard; expecting abs like Arnold Schwarzenegger on week two of your workout routine isn't going to happen and it isn't going to be healthy.
Health mistake 4: Scrimping on sleep
You've crammed everything you can possibly fit into twenty four hours and more, when suddenly you look at the clock and it's way past the time you hoped to go to bed and closer to the time you need to get up for work. Scientific research has proven that we look less attractive when we've had little sleep, but droopy eyelids and pasty skin are the least of our worries when it comes to our habit of scrimping on sleep. No matter how healthy you are, how much you exercise, or how much you weigh, getting too little shut-eye can seriously affect your health. Scientists studied 5,600 people of a healthy weight and size for three years and found those who skipped sleep quadrupled their risk of stroke and heart disease. Fix a specific time to go to bed and stick to it.
Health mistake 5: Avoiding the scales
In many households across the world, the scales are the one piece of equipment gathering more dust than the treadmill. A common way to gloss over our weight problems is to avoid going on the scales altogether; we go by the mantra "If I don't see that I've gained weight, then I don't have to believe it". If you feel like you've gained weight, it's best to face the facts to see how much you've gained so you can do something about it before it gets out of hand. Everyone's weight naturally fluctuates so don't panic if you've gained a couple of pounds here and there, but if you gain more than five pounds, you should probably reign in your eating habits. Checking your weight on a regular basis allows you to nip it in the bud if you discover a weight problem – losing the odd few pounds is much easier than trying to shed a stone.
Health mistake 6: Silent worrying
You worry about the meeting at work, you worry about putting the bins out, you worry that you might forget to feed the cat, and it's really getting you down. Whilst stress can be positive in helping to keep you alert and avoid danger, too much of it can be detrimental to your health. Endless worrying eventually leads to distress which causes headaches, high blood pressure, an upset stomach, chest pain, and sleep deprivation. Whilst it's natural to worry when you have a deadline looming, panicking too much about petty things needs to be sorted. When you're worrying, ask yourself a few simple questions and answer them as honestly as you can. Will you still be worrying about this in a couple of week's time? Can this problem be easily resolved? If you can't let it go, tackle the problem head on until it is resolved. If you can learn how to control your worrying, you're well on your way to a happier, healthier lifestyle.
[Is the gym making you put on weight?]
[Ditch the caffeine for a flat tum]
[Six steps toward making yourself happy]
Health mistake 7: Stopping medicines suddenly
Most of us are guilty of this one; we're feeling much better and stop taking our medication, but suddenly end up feeling a whole lot worse. How often do you consider the health risks of this? Depending on the medicine you are taking, going 'cold turkey' can cause all sorts of health risks which range from mild, to moderate, or serious. Discontinuing your medicine suddenly can cause mild headaches, rapid return of the illness that you were treating, and seizures, to name only a few. Abruptly stopping certain medications can be life threatening, so keep taking it until your doctor tells you to stop, and when you do get the 'all clear' take medical advice when you're discontinuing them.
Health mistake 8: Forgetting to floss
Flossing is a key component when it comes to oral hygiene, but it's a step that many of us skip because we don't feel much different whether we floss or not. It's worth changing your routine though, because plaque between the teeth can be more serious than you may think. If the bacteria finds its way into the blood stream it can cause chronic inflammation and increase the risk of heart disease, stroke, cancer, and premature birth. The cosmetic implications of not flossing are another obvious concern; unless you would like to lose all your teeth in favour of some rapper-style gold ones, it's recommended that you floss at least once a day to stop your pearly whites from being weakened by plaque and eventually falling out. It looks like we need to start brushing up (get it?) on our dental hygiene routines for the good of our health.
Health mistake 9: Skipping breakfast
Skipping your breakfast and then continuing with your day is like trying to drive your car with a very low tank of fuel – it will feel fine to start with but eventually slow down and cut out. Not only will you feel less active and sluggish, skipping breakfast – whether it is due to lack of time or fear of putting on weight – is linked with a higher risk of diabetes and can lead to obesity as your body stores up more fat to use as fuel throughout the rest of the day. Eat breakfast to feel happier, more functional and, most of all, healthy.
Health mistake 10: Drinking water from the warm tap
"Throw salt over your left shoulder", "say 'white rabbits' at the start of each month", "never drink water from the warm tap" – you'd be forgiven for thinking that the latter statement was an old wives' tale like the others, but scientists suggest that drinking water from the warm tap could cause lead poisoning. Lead can enter some water systems – normally homes that were built before 1930 – from corroded plumbing work, but drinking high levels of it can have potential health risks, particularly in children where it can lead to brain damage. Although scientists emphasise that the risks of lead poisoning are small, it's recommended that you use the cold tap for preparing baby formula, drinking, and cooking.
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me and a buddy went out there this last Saturday and went for a hike around out there.... The cemetery is over grown now and u can only see/find about 10 head stones i think is what we counted we hiked down almost to the river and didn't find anything other than a cable on the hill side and that ta-rain is bad unless u know what ur doing we had to use the rope on some of it to get up and down. The trolly cart track is starting to fall down now and back in the ravein on the hill side it looks like that there was a mine shaft entrance there into the base of the mt/hill side there and I think thats where the mine got sealed up at we are planning to go back out and hike the hill side behind the cemetery and see if we can find anything up there
Davidw..... u had mentioned that there is a gem mine up there is that where on the hill side is it down by the river? is it straight down from the cemetery? where? im interested in know more about the layout of the old town before we make another trip out there to do more investigating on the hill side
Me and my hiking partner are gonna be going back out there this weekend and need more info on anything that anyone has seen or heard about anything out there please
I've had some confusing information on the location of the Gem (named for the coal seam)mine from other members of the Black Diamond Historical Society. I haven't spoken with Don Mason since I talked to Mr. Kombol.
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What a great bunch of pictures David. I've been in Franklin quite a few times this year, if a person can get in there before everything start leafing out in the Spring, you can see a bit more of the place, ruins, but not much more than your photos.
It really is a magical place to walk into, I like to imagine what it was like to live there and walk the train track and soak in the spectacular views of the area.
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These days Ubuntu comes with Open JDK installed as standard. Many Java programmers replace this immediately with the Oracle Sun JDK.
So what's the difference? Well, the OpenJDK is a 100% open-source implementation of the Java language specification. The Oracle Sun JDK is largely open-source but still contains some precompiled binaries that Sun didn't have copyright to release under an open-source license.
You can read more here:
Oracle - Free and Open Source Java
I've always tended to replace the OpenJDK with Sun Java, but since installing Ubuntu 10.04 Lucid Lynx, I've been seeing how I get on with the OpenJDK. To date, developing straightforward Java, JSP and servlets with Spring, Struts2, Hibernate and Maven deployed on Tomcat, has worked perfectly well. I've also been using the IcedTea plugin in Firefox with no issues.
But yesterday, I hit my first snag. If you read my previous post you'll know that I've been looking into the new annotations in the Servlet 3.0 specification: @WebServlet, @WebFilter and @WebListener. To get examples to run I had to install Glassfish v3. All was well until I tried to run the Admin Console and I got this error:
java.lang.UnsupportedOperationException: Cannot create XMLStreamReader or XMLEventReader from a javax.xml.transform.stream.StreamSource at com.sun.xml.internal.stream.XMLInputFactoryImpl.jaxpSourcetoXMLInputSource(XMLInputFactoryImpl.java:283) at com.sun.xml.internal.stream.XMLInputFactoryImpl.createXMLStreamReader(XMLInputFactoryImpl.java:143) at org.jvnet.hk2.config.ConfigParser.parse(ConfigParser.java:109) at org.jvnet.hk2.config.ConfigParser.parse(ConfigParser.java:104) at org.jvnet.hk2.config.ConfigParser.parse(ConfigParser.java:100) at org.glassfish.admingui.plugin.ConsolePluginService.init(ConsolePluginService.java:121) at org.glassfish.admingui.plugin.ConsolePluginService.getIntegrationPoints(ConsolePluginService.java:423) at org.glassfish.admingui.common.handlers.PluginHandlers.getIntegrationPoints(PluginHandlers.java:160) at org.glassfish.admingui.handlers.ThemeHandlers.getThemeFromIntegrationPoints(ThemeHandlers.java:98) ... 47 more
That didn't worry me too much at the time, but I was also getting some odd behaviour with Java Server Faces (JSF) applications that I hadn't seen on Tomcat. Most of the time I'm able to switch freely between one and the other with web applications.
So, based on a forum post about the problems with the Glassfish admin console, I installed all the Sun Java 6 components. My problems with the admin console disappeared and my JSF application started behaving normally again. So, on that basis, there seem to be glitches with JSF using the current version of the OpenJDK. The Glassfish admin console is based on JSF.
If you need to replace your OpenJDK installation on Ubuntu 10.04, these are the steps:
- Enable the partner repositories: System -> Administration -> Software Sources and check the box for
http://archive.canonical.com/ubuntu lucid partnerin the Other Sources tab. You might also want the sources checked too.
- Install the Sun Java6 packages: sun-java6-jdk, sun-java6-jre, sun-java6-source, sun-java6-fonts, sun-java6-bin and possibly sun-java6-plugin.
You'll then need to switch your default Java to the Oracle Sun version:
$ sudo update-java-alternatives -v -s java-6-sun
Do also check that you haven't hard-coded OpenJDK into any JAVA_HOME variables or application settings.


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For those who get hungry between meals, a healthier approach starts with recognizing your body's signals before your brain starts flashing images of chocolate-chip cookies -- and responding, not with guilt, but with a nutritious snack. By keeping blood sugar levels steady, says Keri Glassman, R.D., author of "The Snack Factor Diet," "snacking keeps your metabolism up and your cravings down."
As for the fear that adding snacks will lead to weight gain, those who snack smartly -- eating small amounts of healthy foods -- often find they eat less later in the day, says Lori Reamer, R.D., nutrition director for Canyon Ranch in Lenox, Massachusetts. "Snacking helps you coast into your meal versus accelerate into your meal."
By following a few simple principles, you can transform your relationship to snacking and, potentially, eat more healthfully all day long.
Seven Ways to Eat More Healthfully All Day
Redefine Your Terms
Many conventional snack foods, like chips and cookies, are low in nutrients and high in quick-burning carbohydrates and unhealthy fats. To start snacking healthfully, says Reamer, think less about conventional, processed snack foods and more about foods that would fit into a healthy eating plan. A small portion of leftover beans and brown rice makes a healthy snack; fruit, nuts, and yogurt are great choices, too.
For best results, combine food groups. "Protein and fat digest a little slower than straight carbohydrates do, so a combination will help to keep you fuller longer," says Glassman. "They also add to satisfaction, which can increase satiety." Ideally, you'd have a healthy source of carbohydrates, fat, and protein -- perhaps apple slices (carbohydrate) and 2 teaspoons of almond butter (fat and protein) -- but having two out of three works fine. For example, combine berries (carbohydrate) and low-fat yogurt (protein) or leftover turkey (protein) and high-fiber crackers (carbohydrate).
Be Proactive, Not Reactive
Figuring out your "hunger clock" will help you preempt strong cravings. What time do you start calculating the number of feet to the pizza place on the corner, or start feeling grumpy and distracted? If it's 11:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., plan your snacks for 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. "For most people, it's the afternoon-into-evening time when things start to fall apart," says Glassman. "If you are going to make just one change, add an afternoon snack." Timing your snacks will keep you clear-headed enough so that you don't succumb to the notion that Baby Ruth candy bars are good for you because they have nuts in them.
Choose Foods You Like
You may have read about the nutritional virtues of cottage cheese, but if you don't like it, forget about it. Think instead about foods that bring you pleasure. If you like gooey snacks, try a slice of tomato on a fiber cracker with a small piece of cheddar cheese melted on top. If you want something crunchy but low in calories, celery sticks may be your thing. Pleasure and satisfaction contribute to satiety, says Reamer. "Don't go with the most obvious options if they aren't pleasing to you."
Plan Your Portions
When you're delving into a box of crackers or a big bag of almonds, it's hard to stop. To avoid overeating, portion out your snacks ahead of time and put them in sandwich bags or small containers. And remember that Mother Nature has a thing for packaging. "Think of a banana," says Reamer. "For most, one banana would be a serving. You probably wouldn't think to eat the whole bunch."
The ideal size of a snack will vary depending on how many calories you need in a day and the size of your other meals. As a guideline, shoot for a snack in the 100 to 180 calorie range, says Glassman. (For example, try 10 cherry tomatoes and one string cheese stick; a handful of baby carrots and 10 almonds; a peeled and sliced cucumber with a quarter of an avocado, 2 tablespoons of lemon juice, and salt to taste.)
Don't Try to Be Perfect
Follow the nutrition tips above whenever possible, but remember that there's a spectrum of possibilities. Some people give up on planning snacks because they don't always manage to have steel-cut oatmeal with walnuts and organic raspberries on hand, says Glassman. Instant oatmeal packets and drinkable yogurts aren't perfect snacks, but they're fast and easy to stock. And if having them around keeps you away from the doughnut drive-through, they're a step in the right direction, she says.
Keeping a few quick, simple snacks in your purse, such as turkey jerky or a box of raisins, will help keep you on track. Again, they may not be ideal, but they're far better than hitting the potato chips or not eating at all.
Embrace Your Hunger
Many people deny their hunger and treat snacking as a naughty indulgence. When people are trying to avoid eating, they end up not eating as healthfully, says Glassman. "They'll go for the vending machines or start eating out of a pretzel bag because they think it's not 'real eating.' Meanwhile, they've taken in 400 calories worth of pretzels when they could have had half a turkey sandwich for half the calories and been more satisfied. But in their minds, a turkey sandwich counts as real eating."
Pay Attention at Mealtime
Snacktime calories aren't freebies, so you may need to adjust your mealtime portions. Reamer recommends following the Japanese dictum hara hachi bu, which translates to "eat until you're 80 percent full." "By learning to stop right at the edge of fullness, we can trim our portion sizes," she says. "And this is easy to do if you know that when you're hungry, you can eat again." Embracing snacking means giving yourself permission to listen to your body -- an essential part of any long-term healthy eating plan.
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40 CFR Appendix D to Part 60 - Required Emission Inventory Information
(a) Completed NEDS point source form(s) for the entire plant containing the designated facility, including information on the applicable criteria pollutants. If data concerning the plant are already in NEDS, only that information must be submitted which is necessary to update the existing NEDS record for that plant. Plant and point identification codes for NEDS records shall correspond to those previously assigned in NEDS; for plants not in NEDS, these codes shall be obtained from the appropriate Regional Office.
(b) Accompanying the basic NEDS information shall be the following information on each designated facility:
(1) The state and county identification codes, as well as the complete plant and point identification codes of the designated facility in NEDS. (The codes are needed to match these data with the NEDS data.)
(2) A description of the designated facility including, where appropriate:
(i) Process name.
(ii) Description and quantity of each product (maximum per hour and average per year).
(iii) Description and quantity of raw materials handled for each product (maximum per hour and average per year).
(iv) Types of fuels burned, quantities and characteristics (maximum and average quantities per hour, average per year).
(v) Description and quantity of solid wastes generated (per year) and method of disposal.
(3) A description of the air pollution control equipment in use or proposed to control the designated pollutant, including:
(i) Verbal description of equipment.
(ii) Optimum control efficiency, in percent. This shall be a combined efficiency when more than one device operates in series. The method of control efficiency determination shall be indicated (e.g., design efficiency, measured efficiency, estimated efficiency).
(iii) Annual average control efficiency, in percent, taking into account control equipment down time. This shall be a combined efficiency when more than one device operates in series.
(4) An estimate of the designated pollutant emissions from the designated facility (maximum per hour and average per year). The method of emission determination shall also be specified (e.g., stack test, material balance, emission factor).


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Spring brings the promise of fresh fruits and vegetables, including asparagus. The stalks are available year-round, but they're best in the spring.
Spring brings the promise of fresh fruits and vegetables, including asparagus. The stalks are available year-round, but they�re best in the spring.Local farms will make them available within a few weeks.
Asparagus is packed with fiber and folate, as well as vitamins A, C, E and K. The nutrients in the vegetable might protect against certain forms of cancer and slow the aging process.
Even if asparagus weren�t so healthful, it makes a delicious addition to the diet. It�s versatile as far as flavors and cooking techniques, adapting well to grilling, steaming, stir-frying and roasting.Asparagus tastes wonderful with nothing more than a drizzle of olive oil and a sprinkling of salt but is equally good with lemon juice, crisp bacon or garlic. It works well tossed with pasta in a primavera or stirred into the custard of a quiche.
To prepare asparagus for cooking, trim the ends by snapping them off. Hold a spear at each end and bend until the vegetable breaks. The end part will naturally break at the toughest point. Discard those ends.
Peeling is optional. Some high-end chefs say it�s necessary to peel the spears to within an inch or two of the tips, but I don�t bother.
One tip about storing asparagus: Because this vegetable breaks down more quickly than others, wrap the tips in wet paper towels and store in the vegetable crisper.That being said, use them as quickly from purchase date as possible.
Makes 4 servings
Avoid pencil-thin asparagus. Thicker stalks are more tender and flavorful.
1 cup water
1 pound asparagus, trimmed
1 tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce
1 teaspoon honey
1 teaspoon fresh lime juice
1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
1 garlic clove, minced
2 teaspoons toasted sesame seeds
Pour water into a large skillet. Season with salt. Bring to a boil. Add asparagus. Cook until crisp-tender, shaking pan occasionally, about 2 to 3 minutes. Drain.
Add soy sauce, honey, lime juice, ginger and garlic to skillet. Bring to a boil. Add asparagus. Toss to coat. Transfer to a serving dish. Sprinkle with sesame seeds.
PER SERVING: 42 calories; 3 g protein; 7 g carbohydrates; 3 g fiber; 4 g sugar; 1 g fat (0 saturated); 0 cholesterol; 138 mg sodium


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Jiangxi (Chinese: 江西; pinyin: Jiāngxī; Wade-Giles: Chiang-hsi; Postal map spelling: Kiangsi) is a southern province of the People's Republic of China, spanning from the banks of the Yangtze River in the north into hillier areas in the south.
The name of the province does not mean "west of the Yangtze" as a literal reading would imply, but originated as a contraction of "Jiangnan Xi" (江南西; "West Jiangnan", or more literally "the west of the south of the Yangtze"). The name was coined when Jiangnan ("south of the Yangtze") Circuit was split into western and eastern halves during the Tang Dynasty.[1] The short name for Jiangxi is 赣 (Pinyin: Gàn), for the Gan River.
Jiangxi is landlocked and surrounded by six provinces. It borders Anhui to the north, Zhejiang to the northeast, Fujian to the east, Guangdong to the south, Hunan to the west, and Hubei to the northwest.
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