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The parents of William are unknown at this time, although some researchers have posted that his father was William and that he had brothers John, Daniel, Jacob and Charles. I have no documents for any of these statements.
William was married to a woman, Matilda, who seems to have been born about 1800 in Tennessee and died after 1860 in Missouri. I have no death records for either of these people, but they do not appear in later census records. The birth information was found in the 1850 and 1860 census records, both for Newton County, Missouri.
There are some researchers who have listed Matilda's last name as Tolinda, and some have listed her middle name as Tolinda, but I have been unable to get any documents that show either. However, I have looked at some genealogy web sites and have generally been unable to find a surname Tolinda any time in Tennessee, and particularly not in the early 1800s.
William and Matilda appear to have had eleven children. At least I believe that eleven lived to be at least young adults.
Daniel (abt 1823 TN – abt 1876 MO) married Elisa Thurman about 1853-1854, possibly in Missouri.
John Severs (abt 1825 TN - aft 1850 MO). He was enumerated in the 1850 census in Newton County, Missouri. No other information is known about him at this time.
William Howe Severs (abt 1827 TN – 1859 MO). I believe he married a Rebecca Smith. In the 1860 census Rebecca and her four children are in the household of William and Martha Smith. This couple may or may not be Rebecca's parents.
Jacob Severs (abt 1830 TN – aft 1870 AR?) married a woman named Sophronia. There are many variations as to the spelling. After 1870 I have been unable to find either one of them.
Catherine Severs (1831 TN – aft 1850). She may have married. If so, I have been unable to find a marriage record for her or any information regarding a spouse's last name.
George Severs (abt 1832 TN – aft 1850). George was found in the 1850 census and in nothing else.
Charles Severs (abt 1834 AR – aft 1850). Charles was also found in the 1850 census and in nothing else.
Sarah Foster Severs (abt 1836 AR – 1894 TX). Sarah married John Fletcher Lauderdale in 1856 in McDonald County, Missouri.
James W. Severs (1836 AR – 1885 TX). James married Eliza Jane Burkhart abt 1857 in Newton County, Missouri.
Rhoda M. Severs (1844 MO – 1881 MO). Rhoda married James Hayward Crabtree about October 1861 in Missouri, I believe.
Francis Marion Severs (1845 MO – 1919 MO). Francis, or Frances, married Sarah Caroline Lewis in 1869 in Newton County, Missouri.
As you can see, I have many children listed. I do not have birth records listing parents's names for any of them, so the information is really an assumption.
If you have any information about this family or would like to collaborate on the research, please contact me.
Again I would like to give credit to Amy Johnson Crow of No Story Too Small for inspiring the writing that many of us are doing through her 52 Ancestors in 52 Weeks. Thank you, Amy.


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The specific symptoms will vary with the type of skeletal dysplasia and its cause. In general, skeletal dysplasia is associated with abnormalities in the size and shape of arms, legs, the trunk or the skull. As a result a person with skeletal dysplasia maybe unusually short with limbs that are out of proportion to the rest of the body.
Causes and Risk Factors for Skeletal Dysplasias
The causes of skeletal dysplasias can be due to many types of genetic abnormalities that are often difficult to determine as well as to treat. Skeletal dysplasias are caused by genetic mutations and can run in families. Often the disorders appear without any family history of skeletal dysplasia.


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China's Hunger for Fish Upsets Seas
Reach of Massive Fleet Cuts Into Stock, Tests Ties on Opposite Side of the World
China's growing hunger for seafood is testing relations with other countries and worrying foreign officials and scientists over the potential damage its massive fleet could do to global fishing stocks.
In the latest example, Argentina said on Wednesday that it had captured on Monday two Chinese fishing vessels that it said were illegally fishing in its waters. Officials said Argentina's coast guard boarded the ships after firing warning shots to prevent them from fleeing to international waters, and that the vessels were...


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SANFORD — Vowing never to relent, the Rev. Jesse Jackson, other civil-rights leaders and the parents of slain teen Trayvon Martin demanded that city commissioners do their part to ensure shooter George Zimmerman is arrested.
"The whole world is watching Sanford," Jackson said. "The whole world is watching Florida today."
A line of speakers, including U.S. Rep. Corrine Brown, D-Jacksonville, and U.S. Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee, D-Texas, echoed Jackson's message. The Rev. Al Sharpton delivered a petition he said had 2 million signatures on it demanding Zimmerman's arrest.
Sharpton told Sanford leaders that the city is poised to be saddled with a reputation for trampling the civil rights of black people if it did not take action.
"You are risking going down as the Birmingham and Selma of the 21st century," Sharpton said at the Sanford Civic Center, which was packed with nearly 500 people.
Marc Morial, president of the National Urban League, called not just for Zimmerman's arrest, but for the repeal of Florida's "stand your ground" law and for the city to clean up its Police Department.
The commission took no action Monday night. Instead, Mayor Jeff Triplett said it would meet again in two weeks to entertain more public comment.
"We are in the pursuit of truth and justice," Triplett told the crowd.
Zimmerman, Neighborhood Watch coordinator at the Retreat at Twin Lakes town-house community, told police he acted in self-defense Feb. 26 when he killed the Miami Gardens 17-year-old. Florida law allows people to use deadly force if they think they are being threatened with serious harm or death.
Trayvon, who was visiting family, was walking back from 7-Eleven wearing a hoodie when he encountered Zimmerman, who called police to report him as a suspicious person.
Zimmerman told Sanford officers that Trayvon punched him, knocked him to the ground and banged his head on the pavement as Zimmerman cried out for help. Trayvon's family says 911 tapes show the boy was the one yelling for help.
Zimmerman has not been arrested, provoking nationwide protests, the appointment of a special prosecutor and even a comment from President Barack Obama. The U.S. Department of Justice and the FBI also are investigating.
Like the other speakers, Trayvon's parents asked commissioners to make things right.
"We're not asking for an eye for an eye. We're asking for justice, justice, justice," his father, Tracy Martin, said, pointing his finger for emphasis.
Trayvon's mother, more soft-spoken, said her heart is broken.
"I know I cannot bring my baby back," Sybrina Fulton said. "But I'm sure going to make changes so that this doesn't happen to another family."
An overflow crowd cheered and waved "Justice for Trayvon" signs at Fort Mellon Park on the Sanford lakefront as the parents' images appeared on two large screens.
During a rally at the park after the meeting, Martin family attorney Natalie Jackson praised the crowd for remaining nonviolent. On Saturday, the New Black Panther Party offered a $10,000 reward for Zimmerman's "capture."
"If you are not here to be in peace, you are not welcome," Jackson said.
Tracy Martin said many of the faces at the rally reminded him of Trayvon.
"They took a son from me, but they gave me a million kids," he said.
The Rev. Jamal Bryant of Baltimore, who has been preaching in Central Florida about the killing, called the case "a critical moment in history."
"The hip-hop generation is taking over the civil-rights movement," Bryant said.
Before the meeting, Sharpton, Jackson, Trayvon's parents and Baltimore Ravens linebacker Ray Lewis led a march from Centennial Park in Sanford to the civic center.
"It's justice that should be blind, not the Sanford police," read a sign one protester carried.
Anjail Madyun of Orlando wore a pink T-shirt that read, "It's not a black or white thing. It's a right or wrong thing."
Madyun, 40, said that "until we get beyond black and white, we'll have to come to events like this. Mothers will always be crying. Fathers will always be burying their sons."
Before the march began, the sounds of Martin Luther King Jr.'s "I Have a Dream" speech spilled from Centennial Park on Park Avenue in Sanford. His voice came from the speakers of Jamal Bell's red bicycle with a trailer that he converted to a rolling sound system.
"It's 2012. This shouldn't still be going on," said Bell, 27, a Seminole State College student. "We need to stand up for what is right."
Andy Anderson, a 67-year-old white man wearing a T-shirt that said "I am Trayvon Martin," said he marched for civil rights in the 1960s and felt the need to do it again.
"Justice then, justice now," Anderson of Longwood said. "It's such an outrage."
As the meeting was starting, Sanford City Commissioner Mark McCarty was taken to a hospital with chest pains, which he has suffered in the past. McCarty was the commissioner who made a motion of no confidence in the Sanford police chief last week. Chief Bill Lee stepped aside temporarily.
Bianca Prieto and Stephen Hudak of the Sentinel staff contributed to this report.
Trayvon Martin: 'The whole world is watching Sanford,' Rev. Jesse Jackson tells commissioners
SANFORD — Vowing never to relent, the Rev. Jesse Jackson, other civil-rights leaders and the parents of slain teen Trayvon Martin demanded that city commissioners do their part to ensure shooter George Zimmerman is arrested.


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Connect through the Arts
The Warwick Center for the Art's core commitment is to serve as a center dedicated to uniting the community through the arts. We connect all ages and abilities with a variety of arts and activities through exhibits, educational programs, and cultural experiences. Emerging and established artists will find a unique and inviting space in which to share their creative vision with the community.


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The identification of organic binding media—especially in very thin layers of paintings—remains very problematic. Gas chromatography-mass spectrometry is commonly used for this purpose, but often the amount of material required for analysis is too large, or the mixture of binders too complex. The use of immunological techniques based on antibodies produced by mammals in response to invading organisms may offer an effective method for identifying binding media in extremely small samples.
Antibodies are produced by all animal immune systems in response to the presence of a foreign body or antigen. The antibody will bind to the invading microbe or injected antigen, tagging them for the attack by white blood cells. Antibody-based immunological approaches utilize the unique ability of an antibody to seek out and bind to specific regions called epitopes (which are typically short sequences of amino acids in protein antigens and short sequences of sugars in polysaccharide or glycoprotein antigens).
A commonly used technique in medical research that uses such antibodies for detection assays is the Enzyme-linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA). It is highly sensitive (detection limits in the order of nanograms), relatively simple, and cost-effective. Hospital and research laboratories have used ELISA successfully to identify disease in tissue samples.
GCI scientists have modified and applied this well-established technique to identify proteins in binding media such as animal glue, egg, and milk, as well as polysaccharides in plant gums. ELISA may also determine the biological source of the protein (i.e., rabbit skin glue vs. fish glue). Extensive testing demonstrates that there are no interferences from other common binding media, or with the most commonly encountered pigments. This technique can assist conservation scientists in better identifying organic materials in order to make informed treatment decisions and to improve the understanding of materials and techniques used by artists.
Project Overview
The secondary antibody is conjugated to an enzyme—in this case, alkaline phosphatase. Alkaline phosphatase catalyzes the hydrolysis of p-nitrophenyl phosphate (pNPP, which is colorless) to p-nitrophenol, a yellow dye at pH 8.5. In order to detect the antigen, pNPP is added to the ELISA plate and the pNPP solution will turn yellow (Figure 1) if the enzyme is present (this only occurs if the antigen is present). The change of the color of the solution can be measured quantitatively with a spectrophotometer or an automated plate reader. In the case of strong responses, the results can be read qualitatively by eye (Figure 2).
|ELISA procedure (4pp., PDF, 78KB)
ELISA identifies mixtures of proteins and polysaccharides in very small samples, even when the protein has suffered age deterioration. The Romano-Egyptian triptych panel from the Getty Museum (1st Century) is composed of three panels: Isis, Bearded man, and Serapsis. (Figure 3). ELISA identified animal glue and egg in a red and white paint sample from Serapis' garment. Animal glue was found in a black pigment sample from Isis' cheek. The presence of egg was due to an application of glair on selected areas of the paintings, most likely from a later restoration campaign.
Red, white, and yellow paint samples from a wooden model of the Chimu plaza, Tzchudi, dating from 800–1428 A.D., was excavated from Huaca de la Luna, Peru. (Figure 4) ELISA identified plant gum in all three of the samples. The oldest sample tested so far is a red wall painting sample from the tomb of Queen Nefertari in the Valley of the Queens in Egypt (circa 1000 BC) that tested positive for plant gums. The sample was collected by a team of scientists from Getty Conservation Institute (Corzo, 1987).
GCI scientists are currently interested in the application of antibodies to the imaging of binding media layers in paint cross sections. This will require that a completely different procedure be developed—one with the ability to both identify the proteins and to map their spatial locations.
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Conservatives are right: The river to hell really does flow through the Obama administration.
Don't believe it? Explain this headline: "Styx visits the White House." To what else could it refer?
Oh, well, yeah, actually, it was the bandStyx that got a tour of 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue. But, it does suggest a real downward trend for the Obama White House. This, after all, is a president that inspired a young generation as the "cool" president. Jay-Z could be heard blaring in after-primary parties. Just a few weeks back, the First Family hosted a jazz and poetry performance. Over the last couple of weeks, both Tiger Woods and Lebron James (without even making it to the NBA Finals) have managed to have a presidential audience.
But Styx? Really?
Now, technically, these old-time classic rockers weren't guests of the president. Primarily, they "only" visited the briefing room and hung out with journalists. But is it possible there's more of a connection between Styx and the president than first presumed? Even though Obama has never mentioned them as favorites?
Could be. Consider: One of the heartland band's earliest hits? "Renegade."
Former Newsweek writer Richard Wolffe's assessment (some would say hagiography) of the Obama campaign? "Renegade."
Barack Obama's Secret Service code name? "Renegade." (And, perhaps coincidentally or not, the root definition of "renegade" is "apostate" -- a theological heretic -- and by one interpretation, a "Christian turned Muslim." Uh-oh).
In fact, "Renegade" is hardly one of Styx's poorer songs. It actually moves and has energy -- sort of like a presidency in its early days, when things got done. Later though, Styx became a lite-rock FM staple with ballads like torpid ballads such as "Babe."
If it's that "Styx" that has supposedly created "reporters who are fans of the group," then no wonder Obama and company don't want White House visitors' logs released to the public. Forget about conservatives, the entire country will start believing the president's cool factor has gone sailing away to Hades.
New York writer Robert A. George blogs at Ragged Thots. Follow him on Twitter.


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Karel De Gucht, European Commissioner for Trade
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Karel De Gucht talks about his decision to ask the European Court of Justice to rule on the legality of ACTA, a controversial anti-piracy agreement. He also comments on his recent trip to China and explains his frustration at the lack of reciprocity in trade exchanges with Beijing. Finally, the European Commissioner for Trade talks about the new Greek bailout plan.
Presented by Christophe Robeet.
Programme prepared by Domitille Blanc.


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Kawhi Leonard sprinted unchecked into the paint late in the first half as teammate Patty Mills' shot arced toward the basket. Leonard leaped into the air and snagged the ball as it bounced off the rim, throwing down a vicious two-handed dunk to put the San Antonio Spurs ahead by 22 points.
Fans inside AmericanAirlines Arena, known to give up on their team even in championship times, loudly booed the development Thursday night, with some heading toward the exits, if just for a halftime break.
There was no reason to return, really, unless it was to possibly say goodbye to the Miami Heat in a season that could be over as soon as Sunday.
San Antonio outplayed the two-time defending champions by almost every measure for a second consecutive game on the Heat's home floor, taking Game 4 with a 107-86 flogging that put the Spurs one victory away from their first championship since 2007.
"We're going to use our home court and we're going to come with the same focus that we did in these last two games and hopefully close it out at home," said Spurs forward Tim Duncan, whose 10 points and 11 rebounds nudged him past Magic Johnson for an NBA-record 158th playoff double-double.
Leonard collected 20 points, 14 rebounds and three blocks and Tony Parker added 19 points for San Antonio, which takes a three-games-to-one lead back to the AT&T Center for Game 5 on Sunday as part of the new 2-2-1-1-1 series format.
Somewhere, the 2000-02 Los Angeles Lakers were exhaling, their designation as the last team to three-peat as champions seeming more secure. According to the Elias Sports Bureau, teams that trail 3-1 in the Finals are 0-31.
"We put ourselves in a position where it is about making history," said Miami's LeBron James, whose 28 points equaled the combined output of the other Heat starters. "But all we can do is worry about Game 5."
Actually, Game 4 should have triggered its own anxieties.
Heat guard Dwyane Wade was particularly atrocious, making one of his first 10 shots on the way to 10 points. Wade missed layups, had shots blocked and appeared physically unable to match up with his Spurs counterparts.
During one three-play sequence in the second quarter, Wade had a shot blocked by Leonard, was dunked on by Boris Diaw and then missed a six-foot jumper.
"I'm not used to missing around the basket," said Wade, who made three of 13 shots overall. "But law of averages, man. The ball just didn't go in."
It did for the Spurs, who shot 57.1 percent largely thanks to more of their legendary ball movement. Diaw alone had nine assists, only four fewer than all the Heat players combined.
Befitting a franchise that emphasizes team basketball, all 13 Spurs players scored, even end-of-the-bench center Aron Baynes.
Miami had gone 48 consecutive playoff games without consecutive defeats before Thursday, last losing back-to-back games in the 2012 Eastern Conference finals against the Boston Celtics.
Of course, the Heat had lost only 13 postseason games during that stretch.
This one was over by late in the second quarter, when Diaw showed why he had once played some point guard.
He repeatedly found teammates for easy opportunities, making a no-look, behind-the-back pass out of a double team to Tiago Splitter underneath the basket for a dunk.
"They force us to make three, four, five passes," Diaw said. "But at some point we find somebody."
Heat officials must have been feeling cheeky before the game. Fans arrived to find T-shirts at their seats bearing a likeness of the Larry O'Brien Trophy along with the phrase "#LARRYLOVESMIAMI."
Well, maybe not this year.


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County Building Inspector Bruce Bunker said that new construction is occurring throughout the county. "New homes are scattered here, there and everywhere," said Bunker.
Bunker said that the County Commission approved seven building permits on September 24 and five permits the previous week. He added that five more permits are on his desk awaiting approval.
Homes are being built in many areas with approved subdivisions, including Spanish Valley, Bridger Jack Mesa, Wilson Arch, Old La Sal and Elk Meadows. The number of homes that could be built in approved subdivisions would total in the hundreds.
Development is occurring in and around area municipalities, including the recently approved Avikan Subdivision, southwest of Shirttail Corner near Blanding.
Second phases are currently under development at the Elk Meadows and Wilson Arch subdivisions.
Significant growth is occurring in and around Monticello, with the Monticello City Council set to considering two annexation proposals tonight (Wednesday, September 26).
The two proposals, if approved, would increase the size of the City of Monticello by nearly 75 percent, from roughly 1,600 acres to more than 2,800 acres.
The City itself is petitioning for the annexation of approximately 500 acres south of town, including the Hideout Golf Club, the uranium millsite property and adjacent private ground.
The George Wythe Foundation is petitioning for the annexation of approximately 700 acres adjacent to the southwest boundary of the current city limit.
George Wythe College has announced the construction of a new college campus on the site, including residential housing developments that may total up to 300 building lots.
Explosive growth is resulting in the possible development of sewer systems in Bluff and Spanish Valley. Both areas currently rely on individual septic systems at each building location. It is assumed that the development of community sewer systems will enable future growth in both communities.
Growth is resulting, in part, in the creation of a new Planning and Zoning Commission for San Juan County.
The San Juan County Commission, which has acted in the past as the planning and zoning commission, has created the new entity to handle the approval process for new subdivisions in the county. The County Commission will continue to act as the appeals board on planning and zoning issues.
Greg Adams will serve as the liaison between the County Commission and the Planning and Zoning Commission.
"The goal is to create a one-stop shop with Greg," said County Administrator Rick Bailey. Officials anticipate that the approval process will be more thorough and more complete under the new arrangement.
Adams will work under the direction of the new seven member Planning and Zoning board.
Board members include Marcia Hadenfeldt, Douglas Harkey, Craig Simpson, Calvin Balch and Monette Clark. County Commissioners are seeking volunteers from the Monticello and La Sal area to fill seats currently held by Dan Neuss and Cloyce Smith.
The Planning and Zoning Commission will meet every second Thursday at 7 p.m. at the Commission Chambers in Monticello.


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SELECT manufacturer,model,finish,graphic_location FROM wheels WHERE 1 AND manufacturer LIKE 'Lorenzo' AND diameter = '20' GROUP BY model,finish ORDER BY RAND() LIMIT 0,24
Expression #1 of SELECT list is not in GROUP BY clause and contains nonaggregated column 'wheelstires.wheels.manufacturer' which is not functionally dependent on columns in GROUP BY clause; this is incompatible with sql_mode=only_full_group_by
Lorenzo 20 Inch Wheels and Rims
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Very different ideas about Europe
The popular German tabloid Bild asked today: "Is Britain destroying the EU?" The headline reflects the unease felt across Europe over David Cameron's promise to re-negotiate its EU membership.
Europe now knows what it long suspected: many in Britain have a completely different vision of the EU than those on the continent. David Cameron's European idea is of a flexible, pragmatic union that focuses on trade. The question he asks is: can the EU, as it is currently structured, deliver prosperity? In the rest of Europe they believe that closer integration will build the European dream.
Officials in Brussels said that Cameron was offering a "pick and mix Europe". His vision was for a Europe "a la carte", where countries chose what they liked and disliked.
The German Foreign Minister Guido Westerwelle said "cherry picking was not an option". There was a similar reaction from the French Foreign Minister Laurent Fabius. "We can't have Europe a la carte," he said. "Imagine the EU was a football club; once you've joined up and you're in this club you can't then say you want to play rugby."
As regards trying to repatriate powers to Westminster, the President of the European Parliament, Martin Schulz, said it would be a "drawn out and cumbersome negotiation" involving long and complex procedures. The head of the German European Affairs Committee Gunther Krichbaum said the "EU was not a multiple choice event". He compared re-negotiation to "opening Pandora's box".
No special case
The German foreign minister went out of his way to say that he hoped the UK would continue to play an "active" and "constructive" role in the EU. He offered a concession: he agreed that not everything decided in Brussels needed to remain at a European level. He signalled that Germany would support some regulations returning to the member states.
Here's the dilemma. There are several states which believe that some measures, currently operated at EU level, could be returned to national governments. Any adjustments, however, they insist must include all 27 members. There is little support for Britain being treated as a special case. The problem for David Cameron is that he is fighting for a complete overhaul of Britain's relationship with Europe, not a tinkering at the edges.
The question I heard asked time and again today was what would the prime minister do if he felt he wasn't winning enough concessions. Might he recommend leaving the EU if he didn't get a good deal? A German MP said he thought this negotiation risked "paralysing the EU for years". One German minister was asked about the risk of Britain blackmailing other states to win further opt-outs. He declined to answer. So there is great uncertainty as to what these next years will bring.
One other unknown. It is far from clear whether the German Chancellor, Angela Merkel, will push for a major revision of the treaties in 2015. If she doesn't, that will make Britain's task of re-negotiating far more difficult.
There are divided views in Europe about the referendum. One senior EU official said he welcomed Britain finally deciding whether it wanted to be in or out of Europe. "Let's settle it once and for all," he said. Others said a referendum was "highly risky". Voters might decide to punish the government by voting to leave the EU.
There were lots of statements about how much Europe needs the UK - but not at any price. Some officials welcomed David Cameron's positive remarks about the EU. However, ultimately David Cameron's vision for the EU - a flexible, adaptable union - is not widely shared.
The German foreign minister said: "We do not need less Europe but more integration."
Nothing said today can avoid the reality that Britain and much of the EU have very different ideas about the future of the union.
What is clear is that Britain will face a difficult and uphill battle if and when it starts to re-negotiate its membership.


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@Necrominous ya did it right
Welcome to EFDN, a little instance without any real specific interest, just being another node in the Fediverse!
We have:
-Good custom emojis, like Fat Pikachu, Hee Ho, Shrek Todd Howard and more!
-Running glitch-soc, a version of Mastodon with more features, like doodles and local only posts!
-The server is named Gregory
NOTE: At this time, EFDN is no longer accepting new registrations


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- American Airlines announces a new fare structure Wednesday
- Passengers may pay fees a la carte or pay higher fares for fee flexibility
- One option includes a free checked bag, priority boarding and waived change fees for $68
American Airlines announced a new fare structure Wednesday, essentially bundling up many of the services and perks that airlines have been busy unbundling into separate line-item fees for several years.
The new system will give passengers the option to stick with the lowest fare available, called Choice, and pay a la carte for checked bags, preferred seating and other services and perks. For an additional $68 round-trip, a new Choice Essential option includes one checked bag, no change fees and priority boarding.
For $88, Choice Plus includes those three items, plus a 50% AA Advantage mileage bonus, same-day flight change or standby and a premium beverage.
"With our renewed customer focus, we've designed these choices around what our customers tell us will make their travel most enjoyable -- more flexibility and benefits that give them the most ease and convenience," said Rob Friedman, American's vice president of marketing, in a statement.
The airline still offers business/first class fares as well as more expensive, fully refundable options in all fare categories. Frequent fliers will continue to receive their usual benefits, with enhancements to the new fare categories, such as a third checked bag for elite customers.
"It's nothing new. Frontier has been doing exactly this type of program for several years," said aviation consultant Mike Boyd via e-mail.
"It does remove anxiety -- the passenger knows exactly what to expect when booking," but the new structure may end up costing some passengers more for the same services, he said. He called American's new program "more straitjacketed" than Frontier Airlines' system.
George Hobica, president of Airfarewatchdog.com, sees the $68 fare add-on as a possible savings for passengers who are planning to check a bag anyway. A la carte, the checked bag would cost fliers $50 round-trip. "For $18 you get the safety net of being able to avoid that $150 change fee on a nonrefundable domestic fare," he said.
Hobica said he expects other airlines will adopt this structure.
"I think it's potentially a win, win, win," he said, because the government can tax the higher fares (where ancillary fees are not taxable), consumers will be able to change their plans more affordably and the airline will draw more consumers to its website because the new structure isn't currently available via third-party sites like Kayak.


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Search for Schools
Use the search box below to find schools in the area of your next apartment or rental home. The school search box accepts searches for City, State, searches by ZIP codes, or even searches within a radius of a specific address. For example, if you want to find all schools within a five mile radius of your rental home address, enter your rental home address below.


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Some of the process work created toward my 2007-08 capsule line for DKNY-Jeans, called "2089". We did two seasons of men's clothes, something in the range of one hundred items for international markets, including waxed canvas jackets, sneakers, jeans, t shirts, and hoodies. We had separate 2089 men's lines for Asia, Europe, and North America. I also did a hang tag for stores and a number of window displays for DKNY for their major outlets in Hong Kong, Singapore, and Shanghai.
Explorations in Frank Herbert's DUNE universe.
Cover art and ramp-up sketches for the British Film Institute's 20th anniversary re-issue of Scott Bukatman's excellent book of critical essays regarding this modern masterpiece of cinema. Designed by Jim Pascoe--in addition, here are a couple of alternate cover designs which went unused.
CLIENT: Lucas Books
PURCHASE: Star Wars Art: Comics
My historical strip, 1969, about the 2nd moon landing. This story first appeared in DHP #9, and subsequently, Best American Comics 2013.
Scenes from multiple Eisner award-winning Batman Year 100. Cover design by RINZEN. Colors by Jose Villarrubia.
Selections from various projects for Marvel Comics.
The Anatomic-Quatro-Axiomatic-Manifesto.
"The comic not yet drawn can hold the forms of the greatest ideas an artist can have."
Eisner nominated graphic novel, published in 2001 DC/Vertigo
A number of the various projects I've done for NYC-based maximum R'n'R three-piece, The Jon Spencer Blues Explosion. I've done screenprints, t shirts, and offset posters for various tours.
Lobby poster for the 2013 debut of Ben Nabors' documentary film (TriBeCa Films/Group Theory), William & The Windmill. Type design by Jim Pascoe.
n 2011, I did a series of portraits of Elvis for the Presley Estate, commissioned by Liquid Comics for the book Graphic Elvis.
Various selections from my DC Comics book SOLO, including the original "red mosaic" cover design.
A series of personal works, drawings and prints, focusing on obliquely erotic subject matter.
CLIENT: Playboy
For GQ magazine, the heroes of the Superbowl.
Originally commissioned by French magazine Pilote for their special issue dedicated to the history of cinema-- Action! asks, what if Fellini wanted to revive the careers of Tom & Jerry for Cinecetta in the 1970s?
This strip also appears in English in the AdHouse special THB:CFM #2
Easter Egg: The third-to-last panel on the last page with the "Crash Boom Zip!" cartoon explosions is a subtle reference to the store logo to the Dutch bookstore, Lambiek, found in Amsterdam, Europe's oldest comic book/bande dessine shop.
The "Pont De Oncle George" on the clapperboard in the final panel is an inside joke I have with my French editor-- George Dargaud is the founder of the publishing house, Dargaud, which owns and releases the magazine Pilote. I put a reference to an "Uncle George" in all of my Dargaud strips.
In 2006, I designed a Batman maquette for the line of Batman Black And White limited edition figurines, from DC COmics. This was sculpted by Claude St. Germaine.
An experiment--reinterpreting Jack Kirby's mind-bending origin issue of OMAC as a reduced fever dream. Colors by Dave Stewart. From the award-winning DC Comics series SOLO.
Portraits of Native Americans.
Artwork for WIRED magazine's March 2013 issue.
Alternate cover design for The Invincible Haggard West (the one-shot comic book prequel to Battling Boy) out JULY 2013.
Frontispiece for the Frantagraphics' 2nd volume of Wash Tubbs & Captain Easy, by Roy Crane.
Covers for the early '00s run of Catwoman, DC Comics.
Still life with kid drawings.


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Ukraine crisis shadows Obama's Asia trip
President Obama heads to Asia this week with the goal of making clear to allies that he's serious about the United States sharpening its focus on the region.
The eight-day trip — which Obama will begin after a brief stop Tuesday in Washington state to meet with the families and first responders affected by last month's deadly mudslide — will take him to Japan, South Korea, Malaysia and the Philippines. Each of those countries is embroiled in territorial disputes with China over islands and waters in the South and East China Seas.
The trip comes as America's Pacific allies carefully watch the situation unfolding in Ukraine and wonder how Obama's response to Russia's annexation of the Crimean Peninsula might affect Beijing'sstrategy in territorial disputes with its neighbors.
National security adviser Susan Rice dismissed the notion that China could be emboldened by Russia's annexation of Crimea and support of pro-Russia militants within Ukraine. She highlighted Obama's long-stated goal of pivoting U.S. foreign policy toward Asia.
"We have been talking with them about the importance of a strong international front to uphold principles that they and we all hold dear: the sovereignty and territorial integrity of nations, the need for peaceful resolution of disputes," Rice said. "And we will continue to have that discussion throughout each of the stops on our trip. And I think it's fair to say that Japan and South Korea, major global economies, will — as we have had to — continue to reassess the implications of what has transpired in Ukraine for their economic and diplomatic relationships, and particularly with Russia."
The United States says it won't take a stance on long-running territorial disputes in Asia, but it has called on China and neighbors to come to a peaceful resolution over their differences.
Japan and China are at odds over Beijing's claim to the Japan-administered Senkaku Islands in the East China Sea. China calls the uninhabited islands Diaoyu and has repeatedly sent its ships near them, drawing protest from Japan.
The United States has admonished China for establishing an air defense zone over the East China Sea last year in areas that overlap zones operated by Japan, South Korea and Taiwan. In the South China Sea, China disputes the sovereignty of a number of islets with countries such as the Philippines, Vietnam and Malaysia. Last month, China interfered with Philippine ships approaching a Philippine-administered shoal, prompting Manila to protest the activity.
Christopher Johnson, an analyst at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, said it is a misread of Chinese strategic thinking to conclude that the Ukraine situation will motivate Beijing to take bold action in territorial disputes. The Ukraine crisis, however, adds a layer to President Xi Jingping's calculations about how to properly balance his country's relationship with Washington and Moscow, which leaned more toward the United States during the tenure of his two predecessors.
"I think that what we should all be watching from the Crimea episode with regard to China is what it means for China's relationship with Russia and how they view the Russian relationship as a sort of card in the triangular relationship between ourselves, China and Russia," Johnson said. "I think there's a very strong debate in senior levels in the Chinese government over the amount to which they should be sort of leaning toward the Russians."
This month, Daniel Russel, assistant secretary of State of East Asian and Pacific affairs, said during a Senate Foreign Relations Committee hearing that retaliatory sanctions imposed on Russia by the United States and European Union after the Crimea annexation have had a "chilling effect on anyone in China who might contemplate the Crimea annexation as a model."
"The net effect is to put more pressure on China to demonstrate that it remains committed to the peaceful resolution of the problems," Russel said.
The extended visit to Asia is a makeup by Obama to Pacific leaders after he canceled a scheduled trip to the region last fall, so he could remain in Washington to deal with the government shutdown.
On the trip, Obama will be honored during formal state dinners hosted by Japanese Emperor Akihito and Philippine President Benigno Aquino.
Some of the other highlights of the trip will include tours by Obama of the Meiji shrine in Tokyo and the National Mosque in Kuala Lumpur, as well as a visit in the Philippines to the manufacturer of an electronic vehicle known as the Comet.
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- Janet Chismar Crosswalk.com Contributor
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When it came time to see about making a new map of the world, Paul Colman Trio picked up from their native Australia and traveled a gazillion miles to the shores of America – the Christian music mecca of Nashville, Tenn. to be specific.
Thankfully, the musical trio (2000 and 2001 winners of The Rock Across Australia chart's "Artist of the Year") didn't have to bother with figuring out longitudes and latitudes or deciding if the ocean colors should be shades of "Caribbean Blue" or "Reflecting Pool." But they did need to record their Essential Records debut, call it "New Map of the World," and have it warmly received by new American fans. All of which they did. And rather well.
In fact, Paul Colman Trio's Paul Colman (lead singer/guitarist), Grant Norsworthy (bass/vocals), and Phil Gaudion (drums/vocals) made their "New Map of the World" so well, that they quickly received widespread critical acclaim and doors began opening for the trio in their new home continent.
In the past year in a half, PC3 has embarked on two major tours (Third Day's "Come Together" tour and FFH's "Ready to Fly" tour, seen two radio singles hit No. 1 ("Turn" and "Run"), been named one of the "Top 10 Breakthrough Artists of the Year" by Radio & Records, received a GRAMMY nomination for "Best Pop/Contemporary Gospel Album" and a Dove Award nomination for "Pop/Contemporary Album" – plus they walked away with this year's Dove Award for "New Artist of the Year."
Seems as though "coming to America" has been a good thing for the trio from Downunder. Recently, we sat down with all three members of Paul Colman Trio and asked them a little more about their time here in America and how they felt about their new home.
Crosswalk.com: How do you feel America has responded to your first record for Essential Records, "New Map of the World," vs. anywhere else?
Grant Norsworthy: I think we've all been very, very happy with the radio support for "New Map of the World." There were four singles and two of them went to No. 1 and one of them went top 5 on AC radio and the other two on CHR. I think even people within our organization have been like 'wow' … [we've come] from overseas … that's an amazing amount of support.
Paul Colman: We only scanned about 50,000 CDs in the first two months of its current release. Jars of Clay scanned about 250,000 in two months. And they've been recording for 10 years. So it seems that familiarity breeds scannage! So I think that America has responded very warmly to the band. I don't think we've seen that reflected in sales yet. But it seems it takes quite a while to build a brand. And that still – for Australia – that's 15,000 units above gold. So, it's a modest success.
CW: Did you have any preconceived notions of Americans before you moved here or visited for the first time – and if so what were they?
Paul: We're quite familiar as Australians w/ American culture through music, through film…
Phil Gaudion: Sports, too…
Paul: Yeah through sports. And there's a proliferation of it. And I think Australia is like a younger brother looking at an older brother. Maybe a bit of jealousy or maybe a bit of … something.… But there is a lot of love between Australians and Americans. But those are some of my perceptions anyway.
Grant: Australians have a bit of an inferiority complex which probably comes from our colony culture and heritage. I reckon it's exemplified if you have an Aussie Rules Football player who just kicked an incredible score in a game and he's been interviewed after the game - they're going to say "Wow you've kicked 12 goals!" He's going say "Oh well, the team, the coach, oh I was only standing there. People who are much better than me passed me the ball." And that's seen as being 'What a good guy, what a humble and modest man!' But it's not really. You might see an American football player score 17 touchdowns. I think that's impossible, but if he scored a lot of TD's he would say: "Yes, I did great. I'm very happy with my game. I did fantastic. I'll remember this game for the rest of my life." An Australian will watch that and say: "Arrogant American" But actually he's being more truthful. Sometimes the American sports person or other person might go over the top and say: "Yeah, I'm number one, I'm the greatest." Some of that is the hype of America, something that Americans like to chew up. But Aussies can't stand that. I actually think the American position is more honest.
CW: Are you all living in Nashville now?
Paul: Yes. General vibe of us here is like were staying in someone else's home and we may not like all of the decor but we're actually thankful we've got a bed and something to eat.
Phil: And it's a comfy bed.
Paul: Yeah. I think there's something that you can be critical of in every culture and every nation. And I think we have permission to be culturally critical of things in Australia but I don't necessarily think we have permission here. And there is enough people here that's far critical of things. I think what were wanting to do in this nation is encourage Americans we are here to serve the people of this nation. You send out lots of missionaries, well we're missionaries that have been sent out to you. To encourage you in who you are to lead by following Jesus. To serve by washing the feet of other nations. And to not really tell you how to do it or who to be, but to fan the flame of the good things we see. So that's a big reason why I know I'm here; it's been on my heart for years and we've chosen music as the vehicle to be able to do that.
CW: What is one thing about America you absolutely love?
Phil: I love the fact that there are so many people here who are willing to let a band walk out and to perform for them and who are willing to give us a go at that. But its not audiences, but an infrastructure of Web sites, magazines, radio stations, TV programs, everything else that all support us in doing that. Back home in Australia there is not an infrastructure like that to speak of. Not an audience like that to speak of. So we get the chance to do what we are all very passionate about and love doing with the potential of doing it professionally.
Paul: What I love about America is the spirit of the people that says its okay to achieve. It's okay to try to be excellent at something. I lived here for a year when I was 18, a very pivotal time for me, where built in me by some wonderful American people was a sense of belief in myself but weaved in the context of God. And that was "go for it – you want to dream son, you do it." I went home with that attitude after spending a year here and ended up being quite alienated by everyone I knew including my family who were in that way, just in a very different way. And that spirit that was instilled in me in this country when I did live in Virginia is still there today and I'm much more American in the way I live my life than I am Australian. Much more. Because I've gone for it – and I'll apologize but I'll putt past the hole – I'll make some bogeys but I'll also make some birdies as well.
Phil: Or an eagle.
Paul: An eagle, I did make an eagle the other day! So, and that's what I love about America – that's the spirit.
Grant: It feels like the ceiling is higher. It feels like there's more scope for us to take … us as a band. But us personally as well – to a higher level – to a better us. And that's exciting. And one more observation about America and what I love about it is, there are so many cities and so many people – and we've traveled to only a handful of them it seems – but we've probably played to half-a-million people and that's just an incredible amount of people -- still only like 0.02 percent of the population or something. But everywhere you go, even though there are slight cultural differences from the south to the north, it's still that same. The ceiling's up here. You know there's still that same spirit across the country, and it's pretty amazing.
CW: Even though you're from Australia, does the 4th of July take on special meaning for you now?
Paul: Fourth of July is a very important day for me if I could just mention. Just because of the independence day thing but also that's the day that I proposed to my now wife. So in many ways it's 'interdependence day' or lack of independence day. My favorite 4th of July memory was in 1986 on the terraces of the capital building in Washington D.C. watching the fireworks at a private party with congressmen of D.C. Can't beat that! And last year, my second favorite 4th of July thing was us guys … fireworks are illegal in Australia and we buy up and we watch fireworks displays and then lit them off ourselves and had a great time.
Phil: The 4th of July is a great time to remember, and it's pretty obvious to the rest of the world even if parts of the world don't want to recognize it, that America is the most powerful nation in the world. And really the rest of the world, whether they portray a face of kindness towards Americans or not so much kindness – I think the world is looking for America to take a strong Godly lead. And so Paul, by eluding to serving this nation, is to encourage Americans and the 4th of July is a time to remember this. To lead us, lead the rest of the world and yourself in a godly way. All of us agree on that the sense that America is the big brother, with the most power, the biggest stick. But also the most connection – the biggest cultural connection that's portrayed obviously is the connection with Jesus Christ. If that can be translated into a leadership of the whole world we would love to see that.
CW: Speaking of having a great time, are you enjoying working on your follow-up CD? And are we allowed to talk about that?
Paul: I'm glad you asked. Yes. September 9 release it's called "One." O-N-E and it's an album that contains a lot of radio-friendly uplifting rocking and mellow songs that are all along the theme of reconciling with God and reconciling with others … taking a … not a political stance, but an emotional stance on the idea of reconciliation. The Bible clearly states that you cannot be reconciled to others without being reconciled to God and also states you cannot be reconciled to God without being reconciled to others – they are inseparable. As much as we want to separate them: 'Oh I took it to the foot of the cross' you know 'I've confessed it' – no James 5:16 says confess your sins to one another and pray for one another and then you will be healed. So we are linked to one another and so the songs on "One" speak about that oneness. Jesus prayed that his disciples would be one. So this is an album – and set against the current state of world affairs – that is I think what we need to be talking about. And we may not be talking about it the most expert way. It may not be the best record we've ever done, but it is a record attempting to bring about reconciliation in people's lives and talk about it. And for that reason and the fact that we're very excited about the sounds of the songs – very proud of it and we're really looking forward to people responding to it hopefully positively.
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Scot Armstrong, the screenwriter who has had a hand in such zany comedies as Road Trip, Semi-Pro and The Hangover Part II, is set to make his directorial debut on Universal Pictures' Search Party. This could prove a breakout for Armstrong, since he not only is working from a 2010 Black List script penned by Mike Gagerman and Andrew Waller, but also has gathered a promising ensemble cast stacked with comedy cutups and talented television stars.
The Wrap reports Alison Brie from Mad Men and Community fame is the latest to sign on to Search Party, joining a cast that includes College Humor Originals' Thomas Middleditch, Cloverfield's T.J. Miller, Happy Endings' Adam Pally, and Raising Hope's Shannon Woodward.
Miller and Pally star as two roommates forced to go on a hilarious road trip/rescue mission when their friend Nardo (Middleditch) finds himself stranded and nude in Mexico. Like you do. Woodward will portray Nardo's likewise stranded lady friend, while Brie will play a co-worker/love interest to one of the other male leads.
While Armstrong's filmography has given us little hope this comedy will be a standout, the first-time director has assembled a pretty stellar cast. Personally, I'm always pleased when someone from Happy Endings gets a movie role. And notably Miller and Pally have already proved their chemistry, playing screw-up foils in the hilarious Happy Endings' ep "The Shershow Redemption." While I wish the roles of such talented comediennes as Woodward and Brie could be described as more than "love interest roles" (following Five-Year Engagement Brie especially should be getting leads by now) it's still great to have them aboard this road trip comedy.
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With completion of the SEC study mandated under the Dodd-Frank Act, the collapse of distinction in the financial services industry continues down the path set by the repeal of the Glass-Steagall Act in 1999. Competition for wealthy investors' business began in earnest at that time and appears poised to increase with the adoption of a uniform fiduciary standard. For advisors who want to better distinguish themselves in the marketplace, stepping up due diligence and risk management efforts seems to make a lot of sense.
According to the Center for Fiduciary Studies, there have been four legislative acts that have shaped investment fiduciary standards thus far.
- ERISA – Impacts Qualified Retirement Plans
- MPERS – Impacts State, County and Municipal Retirement Plans
- UPIA – Impacts Private Trusts
- UPMIFA – Impacts Trustees of Foundations, Endowments and other Charitable Assets
Further, the Center for Fiduciary Studies has identified seven standards that are common to these Acts, which are presented below. In this article we will focus on number six: Monitor the activities of "prudent experts." After all, the ongoing review, analysis, and monitoring of money managers is just as important as the due diligence implemented during the manager selection process.
- Know standards, laws and trust provisions.
- Diversify assets to specific risk/return profile of client.
- Prepare investment policy statement.
- Use "prudent experts" (money managers) and document due diligence.
- Control and account for investment expenses.
- Monitor the activities of "prudent experts."
- Avoid conflicts of interest and prohibited transactions.
This is not an exhaustive list of monitoring practices; rather
the aim is to highlight three due diligence practices that will help strengthen your fiduciary service to clients.
Expand Monitoring Criteria Beyond Performance
We would argue that it is important for advisors to consider a set of monitoring criteria that extends beyond just returns. Keep track of data points that allow you to monitor risk-adjusted measures, cross correlations, asset allocation exposures, expenses, and portfolio characteristics.
Apply those measures to the roster of managers you use with clients and review regularly to see if all are in line with expectations. Those that fail to meet specific criteria can then be evaluated in greater detail. The monitoring criteria should relate to the due diligence criteria that were defined when originally selecting the investment options.
There are multiple tools available that allow advisors to implement this broader-based approach to quantitative monitoring. This process allows you maintain a well-rounded understanding of each manager, identify trends (positive or negative), and helps facilitate client discussions during
portfolio reviews.
Continually Monitor for Ongoing Changes to People, Firm, Process
Change is constant in the asset management industry. In addition to the quantitative monitoring, periodic reviews of the qualitative aspects of a firm and strategy are equally important. This element of a due diligence process is time consuming but necessary. When is the last time statistics informed you of a portfolio manager change? Qualitative due diligence can help you get out in front of pending trouble.
Create a process by which you either check for changes or have these changes alerted to you. Pay particular attention to issues that can be expected to affect future performance. Here are examples of what to monitor.
- The manager's adherence to the guidelines established by the IPS
- Material changes in the firm's organizational structure, investment philosophy, and/or personnel
- Any legal or regulatory agency proceedings that may affect the manager
Document Your Due Diligence Process
The presentation of process is important to regulators so don't forget to document your due diligence. That means you need to put in writing the details behind your watch, hold and termination criteria and procedures. Capture all the periodic quantitative and qualitative monitoring that you perform and archive it. In addition, keep an inventory of all the decisions (and rationale) you have made on behalf of clients.
Should the uniform fiduciary standard recommendation turn into reality, an opportunity will be presented for advisors to demonstrate how they best serve the interests of clients. In the fiduciary world it is our belief that an investor's ability to recognize the value of well-researched managers and the advantages of hiring advisors who can assemble them in a globally diversified portfolio will improve. The professionals that can clearly demonstrate and execute on these principles will be appealing to those investors seeking better financial advice.


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Student 1: I saw a lion and a tiger.
Student 2: I saw a lion, a tiger, and a bear.
Teacher: At the store I bought an apple.
Student1 : I bought an apple and a banana.
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A fifth-grade student from Springfield, Vt. has won a national sun safety poster contest for creating a poster to raise peoples' awareness to protect themselves from harmful ultraviolet rays.
The student, Kayla Thibideau of Springfield, won the 2010 "SunWise with SHADE" poster contest because her poster received the most votes out of more than 20,000 votes cast on-line between April 16 and May 6. Her artwork shows various steps people can take to have fun while staying safe in the sun.
"Too much exposure to the sun's UV rays is the main cause of skin cancer. The good news is with simple steps, you can protect yourself and your family from too much sun," said Curt Spalding, regional administrator of EPA's New England regional office. "We applaud Kayla and all the other students who participated in this contest, because they are helping to educate people about these issues."
Striking more than one million Americans every year, more people will be diagnosed with skin cancer this year than breast, prostate, lung, and colon cancer combined.
"Kayla is our ninth winner of the annual poster contest, and her creativity really shone through in her entry," said Shonda Schilling, founder and president of the SHADE Foundation. "Her efforts, and those of the more than 11,000 other children from 38 states this year, have educated thousands of Americans about how to be safe in the sun." Since the contest's start eight years ago, more than 90,000 posters have been submitted.
Skin cancer is largely preventable; however, new cases of melanoma, the most deadly of skin cancers, continue to rise at a faster rate than the seven most common cancers. Further, every New England state except for Rhode Island is listed in the top 10 states of the U.S. with the highest incidence of skin cancer. Further, from 2001-2005, Vermont had the highest rate of new melanoma diagnoses in the U.S., which was 63 percent higher than the national average.
Protecting your skin from too much sun is easy. Remember to wear a shirt and hat, and use sunscreen and sunglasses.
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The Toyota Tacoma is America's best-selling compact pickup and for several good reasons. It's a modern, capable, high-value vehicle with few real competitors. The 2013 Tacoma delivers on all the work and play expectations that make Americans love their pickups, and does it in a more manageable, fuel-efficient form than a full-size pickup while offering a wide range of trims, powertrains and cab configurations.
You'll Like The 2013 Toyota Tacoma If...
If you're looking for a proven pickup that is as capable as it is stylish, the 2013 Toyota Tacoma deserves your attention. Nearly as capable as a full-size pickup but without the extra bulk and fuel consumption, the Tacoma fits a lot of needs.
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The 2013 Toyota Tacoma pickup can't tow as much as a full-size V8-powered truck, and its narrower bed won't hold as much cargo. If you don't need to haul that much and you're looking for a smooth, comfortable ride, the Honda Ridgeline may be a more friendly choice.
What's New
The Toyota Tacoma rolls into 2013 without significant changes after it got a mild facelift, minor interior upgrades and some new audio systems just last year. As before, some top-line options, including the JBL-equipped audio system and Toyota's Entune infotainment system, are reserved for the V6/automatic Double Cab versions.
Interior Features
The 2013 Toyota Tacoma pickup's interior has a modern urban feel, with 2-tone gray or beige plastic panels highlighted with metal-look trim. The Tacoma's front seats are wide and supportive, but the rear seats in the Access Cab are useful only for short trips and smaller people. (Seating improves greatly in the Double Cab model, which has a full bench seat in back with adjustable head restraints and under-seat storage.) Steering-wheel-mounted controls for the audio and available Bluetooth are a welcome touch.
Exterior Features
A new grille and front-end treatment graced the Toyota Tacoma in 2012 and, for 2013, they continue to help make this compact pickup look as brawny and tough as the domestic full-sizers. Choose the base truck and you get a simple work vehicle with black bumpers and plain wheels. The Pre-Runner displays the look of a rugged off-roader in a less-expensive rear-drive-only package, while the X-Runner takes the pickup to a new urban-street place, with lowered suspension. Build quality and finish are above reproach.
Driving Impressions
From behind the wheel, a 2013 Toyota Tacoma Access Cab pickup definitely handles more easily than a full-size truck, but don't expect miracles. Around town it can still seem a little bulky and clumsy. Controls feel refined and responsive, and ride quality is generally good though some payload in the bed helps, especially if you've specified one of the TRD (Toyota Racing Development) off-road suspension packages. Smoother and stronger than the standard 159-horsepower 4-cylinder – and without much penalty in fuel economy – the 236-horsepower V6 engine answers eagerly to the throttle. Both the standard 6-speed manual transmission and the optional 5-speed automatic work smoothly. Some people may feel the front seats place them oddly low to the floor but you get used to it.
Pricing Notes
The 2013 Toyota Tacoma compact pickup is available in 20 distinct configurations of cab, powertrain and trim. Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) starts at just over $18,000 for a base two-wheel-drive Regular Cab. A 4X4 Double Cab with V6 and automatic starts at about $29,000 and can top $36,000 with a couple of option packages. Although the Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon cost less, neither offers as much power, space or refinement. The Nissan Frontier comes close on power but doesn't offer a regular-cab model. A look at our Fair Purchase Price will show you the typical transaction price paid for the Tacoma in your area. As for resale value, Kelley Blue Book expects the 4-cylinder base models to retain better-than-average residual values, and the V6 Access Cab and Double Cab models to do even better.
Notable Equipment
The 2-wheel-drive 2013 Toyota Tacoma's base 4-cylinder engine displaces 2.7 liters and makes 159 horsepower. Other standard equipment includes air conditioning, an AM/FM stereo with single-disc CD system, anti-lock brakes (ABS), front side-impact and side-curtain airbags, traction and stability control, tachometer, two instrument-panel powerpoints and rear mudguards. Regular Cab 4x4 models with the automatic transmission add standard bucket seats. Access Cab, X-Runner and Double Cab models include bucket seats with a center console, power mirrors, power windows and power door locks.
Notable Options
Many options for the 2013 Toyota Tacoma compact pickup are grouped in packages, and not all are available on every model. But the list includes a 4.0-liter V6, 4-wheel drive, JBL GreenEdge audio with Bluetooth connectivity, Entune infotainment system and the SR5 Package, which adds color-keyed over-fenders and front bumper, chrome grille surround and a chrome rear bumper. Double and Access Cabs can be fitted with a rearview camera while transmission upgrades from the base 5-speed manual include a 4-speed automatic, 5-speed automatic and 6-speed manual. Hill-start Assist (HAC) is available on V6 models with automatic transmissions.
Favorite Features
A factory-provided supercharger! The accessory kit increases the V6's output to 304 horsepower and 334 lb-ft of torque (from 236 and 266). It has to be purchased after new-vehicle delivery, and be installed by a Toyota dealer to be warrantied (5-years/60,000-miles or whatever existing powertrain warranty remains).
All Tacomas feature a composite inner bed with built-in storage compartments and four rail-mounted sliding tie-down cleats. Very handy and functional.
Under the Hood
Both the 4-cylinder and the V6 Tacoma engines feature Toyota's VVT-i technology (Variable Valve Timing with intelligence) that minimizes the compromise between low-end torque and peak horsepower. Combined with a choice of four available transmissions, 2- or 4-wheel drive, three cab styles and more, Toyota makes it easy to get exactly the pickup you want. Maximum towing and payload capacities are 6,500 pounds and 1,535 pounds, respectively.
2.7-liter inline-4
159 horsepower @ 5,200 rpm
180 lb-ft of torque @ 3,800 rpm
EPA city/highway fuel economy: 21/25 mpg (2WD, manual), 19/24 mpg (2WD, automatic),
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236 horsepower @ 5,200 rpm
266 lb-ft of torque @ 4,000 rpm
EPA city/highway fuel economy: 16/21 mpg (2WD, manual), 17/21 mpg (2WD, automatic), 16/19 mpg (4WD, manual), 16/21 mpg (4WD, automatic)
Editors' Notes
The Toyota Tacoma is America's best-selling compact pickup and for several good reasons. It's a modern, capable, high-value vehicle with few real competitors. The Dodge Dakota and Ford Ranger are gone, and the Chevrolet Colorado (and GMC Canyon) is aging and feels cheap. (A modernized Colorado is a year or more away.) That leaves Nissan's Frontier (getting dated, and better as a rugged worker than a family transporter) and Honda's Ridgeline (just the opposite; a car-based platform that is comfy but limited in its hauling ability). Only the 2013 Toyota Tacoma delivers on all the work and play expectations that make Americans love their pickups, and does it in a more manageable, fuel-efficient form than a full-size pickup while offering a wide range of trims, powertrains and cab configurations.


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Preparing Your Teen to Babysit
Before your kid nabs a babysitting job, here's what you both need to know to make the most of the experience.
Even in today's strained economic environment, one evergreen starter career is flourishing more than ever: babysitting. Summer child care gigs for teens and tweens are even more plentiful than in the past because parents work outside the home and for longer hours. Unlike traditional teen summer jobs at the local mall or restaurant—which are now harder to snag because many adults are vying for the same spots—babysitting usually offers some flexibility so your teen can still make it to soccer practice, SAT prep or a family trip. And it's the perfect pick for tweens who are too young for office jobs and internships. "Sitting gives young people many more skills than a basic entry-level position," says Suzanne Byron, Ph.D., a Seattle-based instructor for the American Red Cross Babysitter's Training program.
"It's an opportunity to learn about being an entrepreneur, develop people skills and build confidence." Since most parents begin lining up summer help in May, now is the ideal time to encourage your kid to get down to business.
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Any parent knows that dealing with little ones can be challenging at times. "When something goes awry, like a child won't go to bed, has a tantrum or breaks something, a sitter needs to think on her feet and figure out how to handle it," says Melissa Marchwick, executive vice president of Sittercity.com, the largest parent-sitter matchmaking website in the U.S. How do you know if your tween or teen is up for the task? Generally preteens are ready to be babysitters by age 11, but kids mature at different rates, so you have to assess your child honestly. Ask yourself:
- Does she actually like young kids and babies?
- Is she dependable in your home when it comes to following instructions, doing chores, cleaning up and finishing homework?
- What's her comfort level with being in charge, answering the phone or speaking to a stranger at the front door?
- Can you trust her to be responsible in someone else's house?
- How does she generally treat her siblings—especially the younger ones?
- Are you confident in her decision-making abilities in difficult situations?
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The safest route for finding an employer is old-fashioned grassroots marketing. (Hanging up flyers in public places puts too much personal info into the hands of strangers.)
Train. Teens can improve their resumes by getting First Aid and CPR certification. Find babysitting courses through the American Red Cross (redcross.org/training), YMCA, safesitter.org or your local hospital (ranging from $35 to $140). Regular CPR refreshers are easy with the partnersforsafety.com DVD ($24). "Young people need to understand that this is serious business," says Byron. "A family is going to be entrusting them with their most precious things: their children."
Make marketing materials. Resumes should list education, training and activities that demonstrate responsibility, maturity, experience with kids of different ages (siblings count!) and references. Teens can pass out flyers to people they know to advertise that they'll help with housework or tutoring, travel with a family on a summer vacation to watch kids, or buddy up with a friend to provide babysitting for parties.
Connect. Kids should first search for jobs in their own neighborhood. Byron suggests that a sitter personally introduce herself to neighbors, talk about her background, offer her résumé and say, "I hope you'll consider interviewing me." Parents can also pass out their child's business cards to trusted coworkers and friends.
Search. Young sitters shouldn't post personal info online, but they can use the Internet to find contact info for local moms' groups. "When you take the time and effort to make that kind of connection, it helps you stand out," says Byron.
Interview. If you don't know the family, accompany your teen to the interview to make sure it's a safe environment. Do a practice Q&A beforehand (use questions from Sittercity.com. She should also have a list of questions covering things like household rules. "Interviewing is a two-way street," says Byron. "If the young person doesn't feel comfortable, it's fine to say no to a job."
Follow up. Make sure she thanks parents by phone, e-mail or letter, and tell her that they are more inclined to hire a teen who promptly return calls, texts and/or e-mails. It's also okay for your child to send an e-mail to highlight updates, like new CPR training, and to remind parents that she's available to babysit.
Pay Rate
A rate should be determined before a job is accepted, says Byron, and your kid should bring it up first. The key factors in determining the fee are:
- Age
- Experience
- CPR/first aid certification
- Responsibilities on the job (mother's helper versus vacation assistance versus sole, full-time caregiving, for example)
- Number of kids in the family
- Distance from a major city (the closer you are, the higher the pay)
Rate Average
The national average is $12 per hour for college sitters, $10 for high school sitters, $8 for grade school sitters and $20-$30 to group babysit for a party (it could be $2 to $4 less depending on the sitter's age). Ask other parents and go to
Sittercity.com/rates to enter your kid's years of experience and zip code.
Other Employment Options
Babysitting isn't for everyone. Other good options are pet sitting, house sitting or caregiving for elderly people who don't need medical assistance. Teens should follow the same steps as they would for starting a babysitting business and set themselves apart by checking out websites like Caring.com or Care.com and reading relevant training books like the Dog First Aid and Cat First Aid books and DVDs by the American Red Cross.
Originally published in the May 2012 issue of Family Circle magazine.


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Adjusting the Belt Tension for Optimal Performance
The print head on your printer is moved using a system of motors, pulleys, and belts. For optimal operation, it is important that belt tension is maintained at the correct level. High belt tension will contribute to premature bearing wear. Low belt tension can lead to reduced printing accuracy and/or dislocation.
Belt tension is adjusted at the factory using an expensive meter to measure the audio frequency of the belt when it is plucked. There is a direct relationship of belt tension to frequency and this is a well established method.
Since belts may stretch over time, it is recommended that users occasionally (every 100 prints) measure belt tension and adjust as necessary. This can be done with any device that allows you to measure audible frequencies. One inexpensive option is to use a mobile device equipped with the free version of the Pano Tuner app. This application is designed to tune musical instruments but it can also be used as a very capable and accurate frequency meter.
To adjust the belt tension on your printer:
- Install and open the Pano Tuner app on your mobile device.
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- Turn off the printer; manually move the printhead to a position that allows space for plucking the belt underneath the Y-rail opposite of the printhead.
- Place your phone's microphone close to, but not touching the belt opposite of the printhead. Pluck the belt, as if it were a guitar string. Use a 3mm hex wrench to adjust the belt tensioner until a frequency of 82Hz-84Hz is read by the app.
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In a posting on her Facebook page Janet Murnaghan wrote "WE ARE GOING HOME TOMORROW!!!!!!"
Her daughter Sarah Murnaghan, who has end-stage cystic fibrosis, received two lung transplants this summer at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia after a federal judge intervened in her parents' lawsuit challenging national transplant rules that put her at the end of the waiting list for adult lungs.
"Sarah and I have cried tears of joy today," Janet Murnaghan wrote in another Facebook post Monday night. "We entered CHOP on Feb. 19, more than six months ago. I never could have imagined the journey that lay in front of us."
The news Monday capped days of upbeat progress reports for the Newtown Square girl.
On Sunday, Janet Murnaghan said her daughter was taken off oxygen, although she still gets support from a machine that helps her to breathe, and had started to walk with the aid of a walker, even venturing outside.
"My sister pointed out that today is our Mom's birthday - she died 11 years ago," Janet Murnaghan wrote Saturday on her Facebook page. "And today is the first day Sarah has not needed any supplemental oxygen. Miracles from heaven!!!"
Family spokeswoman Tracy Simon said Sarah's recovery is now focused on building her muscle strength so she no longer has to use a breathing tube. She said Sarah recovered from a case of pneumonia that stemmed from the tube.
Sarah's first set of adult lungs failed after a June 12 transplant. A second set was transplanted three days later.
Her parents sued to change a national transplant policy that put her at the bottom of the adult list for patients 12 and older. After the federal judge intervened, the Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network - the private nonprofit group that manages U.S. organ allocation - added Sarah to the adult list.
The case raised questions among some health specialists and medical ethicists about how organ donation rules are developed and under what circumstances they might be disregarded.