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Mission Statement
Engage Iowa Unitarian Universalists in a continuous process of learning, connection and action by increasing the power of our voices and making those voices an effective tool for change. Build coalitions with partners to strengthen positive education, organization and advocacy.
Vision Statement
Create sustained positive change by organizing activists to end oppression and work for social justice
From the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Ames, Iowa
To deepen our connections with one another and to model compassionate and effective relationships for all those who seek our message of hope and commitment to justice, we adopt this covenant. We make this promise to live our Unitarian Universalist principles in our interactions with one another mindful of the larger mission and purpose of our religious community.
To value the inherent worth and dignity of every person, we strive to
· Listen deeply and check our understandings
· Make space for our diverse backgrounds, needs, gifts and passions
To enhance the possibilities of justice, equality and compassion in human relations, we strive to
· Speak from our best intentions and assume the good intentions of others
· Communicate directly with people when disagreements arise
· Voice our appreciation generously
· Speak compassionately to and about one another
To accept one another and encourage spiritual growth, we strive to
· Interact with others as they are, not as we imagine them to be
· Be patient and forgiving with one another and with ourselves
· Give help and ask for help as we need it
· Remember our principles whenever we gather together
To support the right of conscience and honor the democratic process, we strive to
· Bring our good ideas and generous spirits to our community
· Respect one another
· Honor our decision-making processes
Aware that our joy is more joyful, our tears more healing, our service more effective, our laughter more real and our interdependence more vivid when shared in loving community, we strive to honor the spirit of this covenant in our relationships within this religious community and with the wider world
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"Life-changing doesn't always mean we're given a step by step, detailed plan. Sometimes it's the flash of an insight, a heart pounding idea, a sense of what's to come." – Leigh Kramer
I want to share with you below a blog post written by a friend I met at Amahoro Africa in Uganda. I flew home from my trip to Rwanda, Uganda and Burundi on Thursday and my mind is still buzzing with the colours, the people, the conversations. I really resonate with a lot of what she's saying. I'm also finding it hard to articulate stories of my time away, especially when you can tell that some people who ask 'how was your trip?' really only want a nugget and then to move on in conversation. And yet there are precious friends who listen for the longer stories, ask the deeper questions and in reward get the deeper answers, and in those conversations I feel heard and loved and I myself make realisations about what it all meant and what I have learnt and what I still need to process.
Like my friend Leigh, I also knew really strongly I needed to go on this trip and that it would be significant and yet even now I'm not fully sure how it will be significant. She describes a time on the trip when a few ladies sat together and described how they were feeling in a word and explained it. We did it often, almost every day and it really helped me to articulate and even realise for myself how I was feeling. Towards the end my word was 'intrigued'. I'm really intrigued to see what God does with these connections. I'm intrigued to see what will come out of this trip. When I described it to my mother she said it's like walking into a room and smelling delicious food cooking. I know God is cooking up something good for me, I can sense it, I can smell it. I don't know exactly what's going to be on the table yet but I know it's going to be good.
You can read my friend Leigh's post here

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In today's news: Macron calls Australian leader's wife 'delicious' — and demonstrates the perils of diplomacy in a foreign language
A nun told me this joke fifty years ago:
Pierre was visiting the United States. His hosts invited him to a cocktail party. One of the guests, making polite conversation, established that Pierre was married and then went on to inquire whether he had children.
"Mais non," replied Pierre. "Alas, my poor wife, she is inconceivable."
From his interlocutor's expression, Pierre realized that he had not found le mot juste. Trying again, he amended, "What I meant to say is that Marie, she is unbearable."
The other guest looked even more astonished. So Pierre backed up and tried one more time: "No, no, the thought I was trying to express is that Marie, she is impregnable."


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'Journeyman' is defined in the dictionary as, "a person who has served an apprenticeship at a trade or handicraft and is certified to work at it assisting or under another person." In the NFL, it's a term for a player 'on the bubble' who's present and future is not guaranteed. Linebacker Cam Lynch kind of fits both definitions. He's had a climb thus far in his NFL career; learning and fighting his way from the bottom. He's been on two different NFL rosters multiple times each in three different locations. He was signed by the Rams, in St. Louis at the time, as an undrafted rookie free agent in 2015. Since then, he has been back and forth with the Rams and the Buccaneers, now on opposite sides of the country. To make room on the roster at injury-depleted positions at the end of last season, the Buccaneers cut Lynch who was then picked up by the Rams again for the latter part of the regular season AND the postseason.
Lynch was signed by the Buccaneers again in the offseason and is now entering his third training camp in Tampa Bay. Football isn't everything on the young player's mind. His climb seems to be pushing him into the booth and given the uncertainty of his NFL status, he's making the most of his platform while he's here. This is Behind the Buccaneers with Cam Lynch.
You traveled this past offseason with Pro Tours to visit U.S. Troops in Sydney, Australia. You seem to have been a lot of places, what's the most obscure place you've visited?
"After the Australia trip, we went to Bali. My girlfriend and I went there. That was pretty special. Went to an area called Caangu, which was my favorite part because of the surfing. The surfing there was sick."
So you can surf?
"I mean, I got vertical. So essentially yes, right? First time surfing, though. We went to the monkey forest, which was kind of out in the wilderness about an hour away from everything. It was a 12-hour trip. We went to this coffee grove where they make coffee and tea, it was pretty awesome."
Is that something you make a point of doing? Traveling in the offseason?
"Yes. I do the Pro Tours where we chill with troops overseas. The past two years before the Australia trip, I went to Singapore. That was pretty sick. In Singapore, it's an island called Diego Garcia that's like four hours away in the middle of the Indian Ocean. They can get to any continent they want. They can get to Africa, they can get to Asia, multiple places. They don't always tell us what's going on in those places but the military is there so if they need to take action, they can do that with ships and all the supplies there. But yeah, I do want to do something every offseason because why not? Why not now?"
Do you think traveling gives you a different perspective?
"It helps you grow and it makes you realize how blessed we are. A lot of people don't have the luxuries we have in America when it comes to certain things. And some other places have better luxuries. When I went to Australia, healthcare is free. University, they call it 'uni,' it's pretty cheap there. When it comes to travel and in the airport, they have cool different things they do that are more advanced than the States. But then in some places in Bali, the only thing they live off of is tourism. So they're hustling everything that they do. It gives you a different perspective and a way to go about life."
Well traveling domestically for you, more specifically in the NFL, is a thing for you, too. You're kind of this 'journeyman' in a sense where you don't have the stability some players have. What are some of those challenges you face with that?
"I've went back and forth between the Rams and the Buccaneers and I tell people it's kind of like divorced parents, essentially. My parents are divorced as well, so I can relate to it. You're going back and forth and I'd rather stay in one. That's where the stability is. That's where you're better off. But it's going into my third year with the Buccaneers so I'm very thankful for that. Florida is great. It's a great state. There's no state tax, the weather's great, there are beaches, great football team. I've developed a family here so when I come back, it's all love. Can't beat that. But the thing is, too, I've learned your relationships are really important. I wouldn't have been able to go back and forth and be accepted if my legacy that I left wasn't what I wanted it to be. The relationships I've made, whether it's 'yes ma'am,' 'no ma'am,' 'yes, sir,' 'no, sir,' or opening the door for people and smiling, little stuff like that matters. No matter where you go, be it Corporate America or whatever you do, saying hello to the janitor, saying hello to the GM or the owner, is just as important. Somebody told me there's no job that's too little or too big for anybody, right?
No matter where you go, be it corporate America or whatever you do, saying hello to the janitor, saying hello to the GM or the owner, is just as important. Somebody told me there's no job that's too little or too big for anybody, right?
"Like Shelton Quarles [the Buccaneers' Director of Football Operations and former linebacker for the team], legend, but he's doing everything from being outside collecting towels to cutting people to hiring people to making big decisions in the program. Like what job do you not do in here? I wouldn't be surprised if he came in and cleaned up in here. Those are the types of people you need. It goes to show dedication. That's a hard-working man. I think more people need to be like that. He's good to people and people are good to him. That's what we all need to aim for. Q is a legend and I don't think many people realize that. He's going to be a GM or an owner one day. It's just about working your way up, whether that's on the field as a rookie making your way through the depth chart, or doing every job like Q."
Is that kind of your mindset then as you go through training camp and are always trying to prove yourself?
"It's like you wake up every day not knowing if you're going to be back at your house the next day. Imagine anybody coming to work and being like, 'hey, I have to give it my best because it may come to that' every day. Your back is against the wall every time but I think when you make great relationships and you focus on other things rather than that instability, you put your best foot forward every day. You could be way further ahead than other people because you put that foundation down. You're like, 'I put all I can into this, I put my heart into this, I'mma ball."
Do you think there are some silver linings or strengths you get from being in this position then?
"Yes. Some people are used to being at the top because it was given to them. But when you climb up, you know what it took, so it makes you that much stronger. People who are at the top and go down, they don't know that climb. I've been climbing my whole life. I've been fighting my whole life. Every day I come in, I fight so it's rewarding to be able to create relationships during the fight. I'm wearing 43 this year because I have to wait for something else to come open. I went to the Rams last year and came back so my mind is like, 'Ok, I have 43 this year but I'm going to fight to get my 52 back or I'm going to fight to get a number I really want back.' Or not – I'm just going to wear this number 43 and ball out. I won't necessarily let a number define me, I won't let anything define me because I know what's inside and I know my climb."
When did you know that football was going to be your climb?
"My pops was a linebacker. He went to Colorado. He played at Long Beach Poly in California which is a big high school out there. I didn't end up going to Long Beach Poly but ended up at Brooklyn High School in Gwinnett County, Georgia where we ended up winning the state championship which was pretty special. I think my pop's legacy – he was that guy. I would see his Poly jersey like, 'I want that.' But in my own way, which I created, so that was pretty sick. Wearing that same last name Lynch is pretty dope, too. To carry that legacy into the NFL is pretty special."
Now that you're here and have this platform, what are you hoping to do in the future?
"I want to say build the brand. Build a legacy. Build something for people to remember you off of. Hard Knocks came in last year and that was pretty cool. They did a little special and I got to take them to the radio station. Since then, I've become a broadcaster. I built that brand as well, used the platform that way. I got to go to Broadcast Bootcamp. I got to do Players' Tribune. I've gotten to do things like that to help build my brand so I can seamlessly go into the next occupation once this is done. I want to create great relationships and shine a light on my teammates because they're great guys. Even the women in the building, the guys in the building, coaches all of that. People don't realize just because you're in the NFL, you work for the NFL, we're people too. We do yoga, we go swimming, we go to the beach just like everyone else here. The light has to be shone on those things and that's something I want to do and build as I'm playing."
Sounds like you're a story teller then.
"Yes, I like to tell stories. I like to start off with a bang and then land the plane, right? We learned that in Broadcast Bootcamp that at the end of the story you have to land the plane and finish strong. I think everybody has a singular plane in the NFL, everybody has a singular line where they're going and those individual stories have to be told. If a guy sees your story and says he's going through the same thing, maybe the same type of climb, then there's a cohesion there, there's a validation between the athlete and the fan and they get to understand us better."
How's that for finishing strong?


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Eversole, Surface plead for leniency
Even after former Harris County Commissioner Jerry Eversole and real estate developer Michael Surface agreed to plea deals, their lawyers said prosecutors were trying to "criminalize" a 30-year friendship.
In letters filed Wednesday to the judge who will decide whether they will spend six months behind bars or on probation, the two spoke openly about the depth of their friendship and the deals that landed them in trouble.
"I've bought meals, paid for gas, bought him chaps and cowboy hats over the years among other things," Eversole, 68, said. "We never kept a ledger."
Both wrote of a friendship that began when Surface owned a mowing service and Eversole was president of the Humble Chamber of Commerce.
When Eversole first ran for commissioner 21 years ago, Surface was his unpaid campaign manager.
"He and I would meet at the Best Doughnuts in Humble at 5 a.m. to get coffee together and then would go to Metro Park and Rides to hand out information about me and my campaign for office," Eversole said. "Mike and I remained close friends even as our lives and the world around us changed."
Battled to a draw
Accused of taking gifts for doling out lucrative county contracts to Surface, Eversole fought prosecutors to a draw in March, getting a hung jury without putting on a single witness in his defense. Surface never went to trial on allegations he bribed Eversole.
In September, Eversole pleaded guilty to making false statements to FBI agents, a felony, but admitted no wrongdoing associated with his public office. He resigned his post as part of the deal.
He admitted to lying in 2007 to officers saying he had only ever received two gifts from the developer.
Biggest favor
The gifts and favors were myriad, both men later said, but were part of their relationship.
The biggest favor was a $63,000 check Surface gave the commissioner days before he closed a real estate deal on a new house in the Heights.
In their own words, both men tried to explain a convoluted loan/sale of a collection of antique firearms.
Eversole, long a fan of Western-themed memorabilia, had for years collected antique Colt .45 pistols. After they became friends, Surface also took up the hobby.
The two men went to rodeos and dude ranches together, and they shopped together for collectibles, including guns. Eventually, they combined their gun collections.
In 2002, Eversole's part of the collection was valued at $38,000. He wanted to sell out to raise money for a new house. Instead of selling to a third party, Surface bought the guns and both men kept ownership of the collection.
In the same handshake deal, Surface also loaned Eversole $25,000 with the agreement that the commissioner would repay it by buying guns for the collection, which he did. The two agreed that if the collection ever was sold, Surface would recoup the $65,000 before any profits were split.
Laundered money?
At trial, prosecutors alleged the two men worked to hide the arrangement by laundering the money through at least two of Surface's business accounts before it was deposited in Eversole's personal account.
The second big ticket favor was a $17,000 failure to communicate.
After the Precinct 4 commissioner moved in to the new house, he set aside $10,000 for landscaping. Surface introduced him to a landscaper who said Eversole's budget would not go far.
Surface told the landscaper to do his best, and bill the commissioner $10,000 while billing him the rest as a "housewarming gift."
"I was shocked," Surface wrote. "I had originally thought $13,000 to $15,000 might be the number but never $27,000."
Surface said he never told Eversole how much the final bill was.
"It was a gift and true friends don't talk about how much gifts cost," he said.
He pleaded guilty to filing a false income tax return related to that money.
"Citizens are required to pay their fair share of taxes, and lying about concealed benefits paid to public officials is obviously no exception," prosecutors said in court records.
In the long letters, Eversole and Surface maintain the gifts and favors were part of a friendship and vehemently deny any bribery or corruption.
"Our friendship was a fact long before most of the public knew how to spell our names much less know who we are," Eversole wrote. "Of course, that's all changed now."
U.S. District Judge David Hittner is expected to sentence both men Wednesday.
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I don't know, I'm all messed up. So I guess it's today. Wasn't bad and gave me the burst of energy it sometimes does. You know, where you don't just throw a load in the washer, but you clean the washing machine.
Anyway, a couple of nights ago, I somehow missed the lyrica and of course couldn't sleep and it feels like the onset of flu. Muscle/joint pain, yada, yada. So I slept through the next day's morning meds. I think that's how I missed steroid day. And my sleep schedule slipped right into midnight to 3 pm.
And the glasses still aren't fixed. And the humidity and heat were killer. And waaahhhhhh.
But today I was up before noon. Took the steroids, The humidity broke. Whew! Just in time to prep for "Fear The Walking Dead". My Marine better be caught up, cause I'm tired of getting chastised.
Hopefully, on October 1st, my best pal from 7th grade and I are moving into a 2 bedroom together. We could have chosen from dozens of places by now, but she has two cats & wants off street parking. It's stressing her to the point where her boss is looking to find us a place. You know I don't care about parking, animals, where the laundry is, bedroom size, sharing a bathroom. So I just keep saying pick whatever makes you happy!! Although it was a bummer to pass up an apartment 5 doors down from my previous Charlestown address b/c of size. The important part is Boston & that she'll be just as good at that balance of watching me and ignoring me as Tommy is.
So I think I'll whip out the Hershey's cocoa and make something.
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Recently I had had lunch with a friend at Local 360. This is how Local 360 describes itself: Local 360 is a sustainable restaurant and food producer, based in the heart of downtown at the corner of 1st and Bell. Our emphasis is on local sourcing, with the majority of it falling within a 360 […]Read More
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Pasta with clams
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Pope Francis celebrated Mass in St Peter's Square on Sunday, October 27th, 2013, to mark the 30th Sunday of Ordinary Time and the World Family Day at the close of the 21st Plenary Assembly of the Pontifical Council for the Family, which met in Rome this past week to reflect on the theme of living the joy of the Faith. In his homily, the Holy Father spoke of the Christian family as an institution that prays, keeps faith, and experiences joy.
Over 100 thousand people were in St Peter's Square on Sunday morning under a late October sky that was at first overcast and threatening before giving way during the course of Mass to brilliant sunshine. In his homily, Pope Francis challenged families to pray together:. "It is," he said, "a matter of humility: of realizing that we need God." The Holy Father went on to call families to lives of Christian witness, asking them to model their lives on St the example of St. Paul, who kept the faith by sharing it. " Christian families are missionary families," said Pope Francis, "in their everyday life, in their doing everyday things, as they bring to everything the salt and the leaven of faith!"
Pope Francis concluded his homily with a reflection on the joy of living as a Christian family. He said, "The family which experiences the joy of faith communicates it naturally." He went on to say, "That family is the salt of the earth and the light of the world, it is the leaven of society."
After Mass, before reciting the Angelus with the gathered faithful, the Holy Father paused before an icon of the Holy Family that was placed on the steps of the Basilica, and recited a prayer composed for the occasion: "Holy Family of Nazareth," he prayed, "reawaken in our society the awareness of the sacred and inviolable character of the family, an inestimable and irreplaceable good. Let every family be a welcoming place of goodness and peace for children and the elderly, for the sick and lonely, for the poor and needy."
Below, is the official English translation of Pope Francis' prepared remarks.
The readings this Sunday invite us to reflect on some basic features of the Christian family.
1. First: the family prays. The Gospel passage speaks about two ways of praying, one is false – that of the Pharisee – and the other is authentic – that of the tax collector. The Pharisee embodies an attitude which does not express thanksgiving to God for his blessings and his mercy, but rather self-satisfaction. The Pharisee feels himself justified, he feels his life is in order, and he judges others from his pedestal. The tax collector, on the other hand, does not multiply words. His prayer is humble, sober, pervaded by a consciousness of his own unworthiness, of his own needs. Here is a man who realizes that he needs God's forgiveness.
The prayer of the tax collector is the prayer of the poor man, a prayer pleasing to God. It is a prayer which, as the first reading says, "will reach to the clouds" (Sir 35:20), unlike the prayer of the Pharisee, which is weighed down by vanity.
In the light of God's word, I would like to ask you, dear families: Do you pray together from time to time as a family? Some of you do, I know. But so many people say to me: How can we? Prayer is something personal, and besides there is never a good time, a moment of peace… Yes, all that is true enough, but it is also a matter of humility, of realizing that we need God, like the tax collector! And we need simplicity! Praying the Our Father together, around the table, is something all of you can do. And praying the Rosary together, as a family, is very beautiful and a source of great strength! And praying for one another!
2. The second reading suggests another thought: the family keeps the faith. The Apostle Paul, at the end of his life, makes a final reckoning: "I have kept the faith" (2 Tim 4:7). But how did he keep the faith? Not in a strong box! Nor did he hide it underground, like the lazy servant. Saint Paul compares his life to a fight and to a race. He kept the faith because he didn't just defend it, but proclaimed it, spread it, brought it to distant lands. He stood up to all those who wanted to preserve, to "embalm" the message of Christ within the limits of Palestine. That is why he made courageous decisions, he went into hostile territory, he let himself be challenged by distant peoples and different cultures, he spoke frankly and fearlessly. Saint Paul kept the faith because, in the same way that he received it, he gave it away, he went out to the fringes, and didn't dig himself into defensive positions.
Here too, we can ask: How do we keep our faith? Do we keep it for ourselves, in our families, as a personal treasure, or are we able to share it by our witness, by our acceptance of others, by our openness? We all know that families, especially young families, are often "racing" from one place to another, with lots to do. But did you ever think that this "racing" could also be the race of faith? Christian families are missionary families, in their everyday life, in their doing everyday things, as they bring to everything the salt and the leaven of faith!
3. There is one more thought we can take from God's word: the family experiences joy. In the responsorial psalm we find these words: "let the humble hear and be glad" (33/34:2). The entire psalm is a hymn to the Lord who is the source of joy and peace. What is the reason for this gladness? It is that the Lord is near, he hears the cry of the lowly and he frees them from evil. As Saint Paul himself writes: "Rejoice always … The Lord is near" (Phil 4:4-5).
Dear families, you know very well that the true joy which we experience in the family is not superficial; it does not come from material objects, from the fact that everything seems to be going well... True joy comes from a profound harmony between persons, something which we all feel in our hearts and which makes us experience the beauty of togetherness, of mutual support along life's journey. But the basis of this feeling of deep joy is the presence of God in the family and his love, which is welcoming, merciful, and respectful towards all. God alone knows how to create harmony from differences. But if God's love is lacking, the family loses its harmony, self-centredness prevails and joy fades. But the family which experiences the joy of faith communicates it naturally. That family is the salt of the earth and the light of the world, it is the leaven of society.
Dear families, always live in faith and simplicity, like the Holy Family of Nazareth! The joy and peace of the Lord be always with you!


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I was talking to a friend the other day and the CIA came up. We both agreed that its presence is necessary in the culture of this world. And we also decided that for it to be effective, there would have to be a need to keep some things in the dark; even from congress's oversight committees.
Later, that got me to thinking about Christians who are members of secret societies like, for instance, the Masons. As with other secret associations, it too does all that it can to keep some things hidden.
This, of course, is for the sake of its agenda. For instance, it's been said that within its ranks is a spiritual culture and worship that's contrary to Christianity, and that it's introduced as initiation to Masonic members who progress to the highest levels. This is according to a few outspoken former members.
I don't know if that's true with the Masons or any other secret group. But what I do know is that over and over in the Bible, especially in the New Testament, it is said that believers are not to walk in darkness. We should walk in the light.
We shouldn't be speaking secret oaths and swearing by things that are wrapped in secrecy. Jesus says let our yeas be yeas and our nays be nays.
When we as Christians engage in secret things, to others we are operating in darkness. That causes doubt about our character and motives.
To prevent that, we should be as open and transparent as Jesus is. His goals are clear to all. There isn't any hidden knowledge or path that is private only to a few. Jesus lays it all on the line.
In John 15: 15, He said, "Henceforth, I call you not servants, for the servant doesn't know what his lord is doing. But I have called you friends; for all the things I have heard of My Father I have made known to you."
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Moultrie Flag
|Liberty flag
|Sometime during the Revolution
|White crescent, and the word LIBERTY, in dark blue
The Moultrie Flag, also known as the Liberty Flag, was a key flag flown in the American Revolutionary War.
The Liberty flag was designed, by commission, in 1775 by Colonel William Moultrie, to prepare for war with Great Britain.
It was flown by his troops in the successful defense of Sullivan's Island against the British fleet in June 1776.
Fighting back stridently during a ten-hour bombardment and siege, Moultrie's forces (primarily the 2nd South Carolina Regiment) eventually led the British to withdraw entirely, saving Charleston.
During the battle, the flag was actually shot away, but Sergeant William Jasper ran out in the open and hoisted it again, rallying the troops until a new stand could be provided. The story of this dramatic event, along with the pivotal role of the battle itself, earned the flag a place in the hearts of the people of South Carolina,[1] as well as cementing it as a symbol of liberty in the South, and the new confederacy in general.
It therefore became the standard of the South Carolina militia, and when the war officially ended with the liberation of Charleston, on December 14, 1782, it was presented by General Nathanael Greene's "Southern Continental & Militia Army," as the first American flag to be displayed in the South.[2]
The symbol in the top left corner of the flag is a crescent, some say it is a gorget, others say it is a crescent moon, but all texts from the time describe it as simply a "crescent"
Iconic to the state of South Carolina as a symbol of freedom and the Revolution, eventually this was used as the foundation for the state's own flag. The fort was renamed Fort Moultrie,[3] and the flag is sometimes referred to as the Fort Moultrie Flag. It is occasionally rendered with the word LIBERTY separately in white, along the lower center of the flag.
In addition to being the basis for South Carolina's flag, it is the official flag of Moultrie County, Illinois.[4]
The reraising of the flag was commemorated on a 2016 quarter-dollar coin.


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Do Not Covet Scripture Page
Description: Do Not Covet Scripture Poster
Bible Text: Exodus 20:17a
Bible Lesson: The tenth commandment deals with the need to be satisfied with what we have. There's nothing wrong with ambition. It motivates us and is good for the advancement of our communities. Coveting, however, goes beyond ambition to create an unhealthy dissatisfaction with what we have and an inappropriate desire for what belongs to someone else. Coveting actually destroys ambition by making us think we deserve something without working for it or acquiring it appropriately. This printable scripture poster will help teach children that we are to be satisfied with what we have.


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Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) is a synthetic fluoropol […]
Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) is a synthetic fluoropolymer of tetrafluoroethylene, which is widely used and can be used as a PTFE sheet. One of the most well-known and recognized brands on the market is DuPont's Teflon.
PTFE is a fluorocarbon solid because it is a high molecular weight compound consisting of carbon and fluorine. PTFE is hydrophobic: neither water nor water contains wet PTFE, because the fluorocarbons exhibit a reduction in the high electronegatability of fluorine
PTFE is a fluorocarbon solid because it is a high molecular weight compound consisting of carbon and fluorine. Polytetrafluoroethylene has one of the lowest coefficient of friction for any solid known to humans, and this unique feature is suitable for applications that require low levels of resistance. PTFE is hydrophobic, which does not mean that the water does not contain water wet PTFE, because the fluorocarbons exhibit a London dispersibility due to the high electronegativity of fluorine.
PTFE is a thermoplastic polymer, which is a white solid at room temperature and a density of about 2200 kg / m3. It has a melting point of 600K. It maintains high strength, toughness and self-lubricating properties at low temperatures as low as 5K and at temperatures above 194K polytetrafluoroethylene from the overall effect of carbon fluoride to obtain its performance, as with all fluorocarbons. It is known that the only chemical substances that affect these carbon-fluorine bonds are highly reactive metals such as alkali metals and, at higher temperatures, metals such as aluminum and magnesium, as well as fluorinating agents such as xenon xylene and cobalt.
PTFE is used as a non-stick coating for pots, cookers and even industrial food processing machines. It is very non-reactive and partly because of the strength of the fluorocarbon bonds and is therefore commonly used in the selection of materials for corrosive and reactive chemicals in containers and pipelines. When used as a lubricant, PTFE can reduce mechanical friction, wear and energy consumption.


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The Biodiversity Trail project, submitted by the Tice's Meadow Bird Group, won the Connecting Quarries and Communities category and claimed the €10,000 (over £9,000) prize. The project has created a 1.5 mile-long, fully accessible, self-guided circular walk around the nature reserve to enhance and promote biodiversity to visitors. The scheme, which also won second prize and an award of £2,200 (€2,460) in the UK Community section of the competition, was recognised as one of the top seven international performers out of 100 project groups that entered from 25 countries. Now in its fourth edition, the biennial Quarry Life Award competition – organised by Hanson's parent company HeidelbergCement Group – aims to raise the understanding of the biological value of quarry sites both during and after extraction. "The Tice's Meadow biodiversity trail makes it possible for anyone to learn about nature and get closer to wildlife while going for a walk around one of our former quarries," said Martin Crow, national sustainability manager at Hanson UK, who attended the awards ceremony in Brussels. "It hosts an abundance of habitats and is considered to be one of the best inland sites to watch birds in south-east England. It is testament to what quarry restoration can achieve in terms of connecting with localcommunities as well as educatingand raising awareness about wildlife and ecology." Tice's Meadow Bird Group chairman Richard Horton said: "We're both excited and delighted that our community project has been regarded so highly at this international conservation competition. It has inspired us to do more and the prize money will go some way towards our next ambition – to build a purpose-made bank for sand martins to nest in within the reserve."


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Using WooCommerce Shipment Tracking with Sequential Order Numbers Pro
In this guide, we will tell you how to use WooCommerce Shipment Tracking plugin and Sequential Order Numbers Pro plugin (by SkyVerge) to streamline your WooCommerce orders.
For you, an online store owner, shipping is probably the most important step of the order completion process. Even the slightest mistake can cause a lot of trouble with your orders. You can make a mistake while updating the order tracking information for multiple order using tracking plugins like the WooCommerce Shipment Tracking Plugin.
As you might know, WooCommerce does not show the Order numbers in sequence. This happens because the posts saving method of WordPress. You see, WordPress considers every new event like a blog post, media, etc, as a new post. And yes, WordPress also considers a new order as a new post. This has been done to make it easier for the developers to work with the WordPress database.
On the contrary to the benefits, many store owners might find this system difficult and sometimes, make mistakes while preparing the orders for shipment or sharing the tracking information with the customers.
But, this might be the end of your problems. The WooCommerce Sequential Order Numbers Pro plugin is designed to help store owners streamline their orders numbers. This way you can manage and assign correct tracking data to the orders.
Define the order sequence
Once you have installed the plugin, you can find the plugin settings by following WooCommerce > Settings > General. Here you can set the order sequence. This plugin automatically detects your current order number and shows the next order number under the Order Number Start option.
It is quite easy to set up the order sequence as the plugin display the sample changes in real-time. So, if you want to display the order number along with the order date then you can do that in the following two options. For instance, in the first option(Order Number Prefix), you can set the date range by entering the date formats like {DD}-{MM}. This would translate into a date format like 06-11.
Similarly, based on your choice, you can further set up the Order Number Suffix option. What's more is that you can also set timings, which can prove to be even more convenient for you. Also, you can exclude the free orders from your usual order sequence. This way you won't confuse your order normal orders, which is good for your accounting purposes. You can also follow the guidelines mentioned here.
Once you are done configuring the plugin, you need to add a code snippet which will convert the Order ID to Order Number. You need to paste the snippet in your WordPress > Appearance > Editor > Theme functions (functions.php). You can copy the code snippet from here.
Importing bulk tracking data
When paired with the WooCommerce Sequential Numbers Pro, the Shipment Tracking Pro plugin becomes quite a breeze to work with. For one, if you know the format of your orders then you can easily assign the correct tracking information. What the Shipment Tracking Pro plugin does best is importing multiple tracking data into their respective orders. For that, you just need to create a CSV file in a certain format and just upload it to the plugin directly or via FTP.
Below is the CSV file that needs to be uploaded to five orders that are under Processing status. The plugin uses this particular format with the columns, ID, Carrier, TrackingNumber and ShippingDate.
Please note that you need to enter the Order Number instead of the Order ID. Every order page would have an Order ID and Number as shown below. Just copy this Number and paste it into the excel sheet under the ID column. And after creating this excel sheet, you will have to convert it into the CSV file.
The file can be uploaded by going into the WooCommerce > Shipment Tracking Import > Import > Choose file and then clicking on Upload file and import. And once you complete the importing process, you will find that the orders have been automatically marked as completed. As mentioned before, the order completion emails are sent along with the tracking details.
The WooCommerce Sequential Numbers Pro is the way to go when it comes to simplifying your orders for shipment. And now with this compatibility, order completion with minimum effort doesn't seem to be that difficult of a job. What's surprising is that the overall process hardly takes any time, and it is convenient for you and your customers.
WooCommerce Shipment Tracking Pro plugin seems to be the right choice for business owners. If you need any help setting up the plugin on your website then feel free to contact our customer support.
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A lot of people feel that they simply don't have the time for meal planning, while nutrition could be a very important aspect of our lives. With extracurricular activities and two-income families, a lot of people say they're concerned with their family's diet, but just do not know how to start planning healthful meals that will not take up a sizeable portion of their small time.
There are lots of crucial components as it pertains to powerful meal preparation, particularly for a whole family required. However, when you've got to work, get their activities on time and the children to school, deal with housework and most of the aspects of running a household, and of course finding time yourself, meal preparation somehow seems to get pushed to the wayside.
There are a number of important aspects to think about when meal planning for you or your loved ones. Depending on someone's age, their physical state, height, weight and activity level, caloric and nutritional demands many fluctuate substantially from one family member to the next. And in the event you are like most folks nowadays, keeping everything straight needs more hours and energy than you seem to have.
Appropriate meal preparation will supply you with healthful, nutritious foods as well as a variety of your entire family's meals. Perhaps your kids are picky eaters or perhaps there is a relative which has specific dietary problems or restrictions including a low-fat or low-cholesterol diet. With meal planning, you can suit their individual nutritional needs as well as everyone's tastes.
The right balance of vitamins and essential minerals really are an essential part of the diet, no matter their age or health status of everyone. One method to achieve this really is to make sure you prepare meals which are as colorful as you can. Vegetables and fruits which are lively and rich in look generally provide the best nutritional content per portion. Having a brilliant meal is not only appealing to the eye, but it offers a wide variety of nutrients your loved ones might have been missing.
But how are you able to worry about looks and variety at the same time as well as make sure you are supplying the proper balanced diet to your specific family? Fortunately, meal planning software eliminates all of the hassles and does most of the job for you, except preparing the meals of course.
Simply input the necessary information such as your family's vital statistics and their likes and dislikes, and after that follow the grocery list that was recommended next time you shop for food. Meal planning software may also help you to manage the numbers of foods you have on your property as well. You'll be capable of avoiding running out of vital things along with enabling you to not waste food by buying more perishables than you'll need. See the way the various attributes can simplify your meals leaving you more time for every one of the other essential things in life too.


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The Delaware Advanced Vein Center is the professional home of Dr. Anthony D. Alfieri, who is a vein specialist serving Newark, DE through the Delaware Advanced Vein Center. Accredited by the ICAVL, the vein center helps people in Delaware resolve varicose veins, spider veins and skin discoloration.
What Are Spider Veins?
Spider veins are also known as telangiectasias. Spider veins are small capillaries that become swollen and either become pronounced with a blue, red coloration or appear as a small bruise in a centralized area such as the ankle. Most people know that spider veins appear on the legs, but they also appear on the face, lips and around the nose. For the most part, spider veins present no physical symptom other than their blue or red coloration. Some people complain of pain, burning, itching and even aching caused by spider veins. Medically, spider veins do not present a serious problem, but they are unsightly. For that reason, people come to Dr. Alfieri to have their spider veins resolved.
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Sclerotherapy is one treatment for spider veins. It is characterized by a small injection of fluid into the vein. The fluid causes the vein's inner surface to swell slightly, and then the blood in the vein coagulates into a clot. From there, the vein is absorbed by the body over a period of time. This form of treatment may be achieved in one visit, or it may require multiple visits if the area of spider veins is larger. This is not typically a painful procedure, but patients may experience mild discomfort.
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Posted: May 23, 2018|Categories: Community , Manufacturing , Women in Manufacturing
With more than 20,000+ customers during 68 years of business, Bishop-Wisecarver (BW) understands the importance of providing superior customer service. Each year, our BW customers rank our customer service at the highest level and feel the company is more like part of their team than a regular vendor. Taking this commitment to the customer even further, BW has developed a "Signature Experience" program that consistently delivers reliable motion solutions that are on-time, on-budget and on-target, with no surprises.


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LONDON (MarketWatch) -- European shares opened in the red once more on Friday, as credit market turmoil continued to take its toll on the financial sector, with banks and other financials mirroring steep losses made by U.S. counterparts on Wall Street the previous day. Shares in Deutsche Bank de:514000 moved down 1.2%, Natixis fr:012068 shares lost 1.3%, and Dexia be:00079613 shares lost 6.4% in Belgium. Dexia also said that its third-quarter net profit fell 28% to 439 million euros. Meanwhile BHP Billiton BHP, +0.61% shares moved up 1.2% after The Wall Street Journal reported that Rio Tinto rtp may counter BHP's bid by launching a counter bid. The U.K. FTSE 100 index lost 0.5% at 6,325.40, the German DAX 30 index slipped 0.7% at 7,613.60 and the French CAC-40 index declined 0.8% at 5,519.52.
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Published: 11:07 pm, Sun. Nov. 12th, 2017Updated: 11:06 pm
On one evening each year in Artesia, the sound of dozens of sirens piercing the air heralds not danger but joy.
The community's first responders and law enforcement personnel give of themselves every day for the citizens they serve, but as Christmastime nears, they turn their attention to one particular group of residents: the children.
The Shop with a Hero program allows representatives of the Artesia Police Department, Artesia Fire Department, Eddy County Sheriff's Office and Fire Services, New Mexico State Police, New Mexico Corrections, Department of Homeland Security, U.S. armed forces, Regional Emergency Dispatch Authority, and N.M. Mounted Patrol to bring a little holiday magic into the lives of children who might otherwise see little under their tree.
Children who would benefit from the program are recommended by their schools, churches, and other social service agencies, and at least 100 are then paired with heroes from the above-listed agencies, who — following a high-profile parade from their gathering point to the store of choice — join the students as they shop for their most-coveted toys.
"There are some families in some unfortunate situations in and around this area of the county, and this organization and the people involved in it just want to make sure the kids have a good Christmas," says Cmdr. Lindell Smith of the APD. "Not only are we sworn to protect and serve the people of this community, we develop relationships with them. These are people who are our neighbors and friends, and as such, their kids are important to us, and we want to do our part to make Christmas special for them."
Shop with a Hero, a 501(c) nonprofit, relies on donations to fund its efforts. Between 2006 and 2016, a total of 989 children have been able to fulfill their Christmas wishes alongside their heroes, and the organization is hopeful that number will continue growing for many years to come.
To donate, make checks payable to "Shop with a Hero" and mail to the Artesia Police Department, Attn: Cmdr. Ricardo Huerta, 3300 W. Main St., Ste. E, Artesia, N.M., 88210, or drop off at the APD Records Division at the Public Safety Complex.
Any amount is accepted, and for more information, Huerta may be reached at 746-5014 or [email protected]
"Companies, businesses in town, and other organizations can surely send donations in, but private citizens can, too," says Smith. "And if people want to know more about the program, they're certainly welcome to call."
Smith says volunteers are also welcome to aid with such things as planning and pairing children with heroes, and anyone interested in giving their time may contact Huerta at the number or email address above.


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Have you accidentally dropped your iPod Touch 5 resulting in a cracked touch screen digitizer or damaged liquid-crystal display (LCD)? or phone turns on but the screen is blank ?If so then this is the perfect option forbroken, cracked or flickering screen.
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"Still Cruizin' After All These Years"
Tuesday, November 19
NOTE: Our next regular monthly meeting is Tuesday, November 19 at the Dennis Police Department, Meeting Room. This is a pizza night so be there by 7 PM. The election of officers for 2020 is on the agenda. The meeting will start promptly at 7:30 pm.
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To become a member of the Cape Cod Classics Car Club, you must own an Automobile of interest inclusive of all makes and models.Unusual or Special Interest vehicles may be admitted once considered by the Membership. Membership dues are $25 annually. A multi-year membership discount is available—see the application form. Once a Member, you will receive the minutes from the monthly meeting as well as e-mail information about club events, news, achievements, etc. To join, Download and print the : 2019 Membership Application DO NOT USE This Form for Membership Renewal-See Renewal Above: Remit with a check to: Treasurer – Cape Cod Classics Car Club , P.O. Box 1349, South Dennis, MA 02660
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Jordan Peele is holding a new mirror up to society, and this weekend proved just how many moviegoers want a look at its reflection.
Universal's "Us," the latest politically resonant horror movie from Peele, sold an estimated $70.3 million in tickets over the weekend, easily leading the domestic box office and more than doubling the opening-weekend ticket sales of $33.4 million for Peele's smash-hit directorial debut, "Get Out."
It makes sense that audiences were primed to see "Us": When "Get Out" was released, Peele was still best known for sketch comedy, not directing horror movies. The runaway success of "Get Out" (it went on to gross around $175 million) was a product of euphoric reviews and strong word-of-mouth as the movie dominated the cultural discussion in the days and weeks after its release.
[Read how Lupita Nyong'o created that creepy voice.]
Even so, few predicted this level of success for "Us." Analysts expected its first-weekend ticket sales to land closer to the $40 million mark.
The movie stars Lupita Nyong'o, Winston Duke, Shahadi Wright Joseph and Evan Alex as a family tormented by their evil, scissor-wielding doppelgängers. The film's generally strong reviews (it holds a 94 percent fresh rating on Rotten Tomatoes) likely helped sustain excitement going into this weekend; many critics said the movie is both scarier and more ambitious than "Get Out," although perhaps lacking that film's clarity.
[Read our critic's review of "Us."]
The promise of Peele's scares-with-a-message was more than enough to deliver "Us" the No. 1 spot. It unseated Disney's "Captain Marvel," which landed in second place with about $35 million in its third weekend, according to Comscore, which compiles box-office data.
Both "Us" and "Captain Marvel" are diverse movies, with the former led by black actors and a black director and the latter starring a female superhero, the first Marvel Cinematic Universe film to do so.
Third place went to Paramount's animated "Wonder Park," which sold $9 million in tickets. And CBS Films and Lionsgate's romantic drama "Five Feet Apart" came in a close fourth, with about $8.8 million. Both of those movies were in their second weekends.


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text: budget shortfall 2017 Fallin Underscores Urgency To Deal With Budget Crisis In Her Final State Of The State Address By Jacob McCleland • Feb 5, 2018 Joe Wertz / StateImpact Oklahoma Oklahoma Gov. Mary Fallin used her final state of the state address to tell lawmakers to act immediately to shore up the state's finances. The state faces an estimated $425 million budget shortfall for the upcoming fiscal year, while the government still does not have enough money to fund services for the current year. "No more delaying. No more putting things off. No more kicking cans down the road. No more addressing long-term budget problems with short-term fixes," Fallin said. 2017 Business News In Review: State Budget Woes, And Modest Energy Rebound By Jacob McCleland & Ted Streuli • Dec 27, 2017 Brent Fuchs / Journal Record Oklahoma's budget shortfall and "cautious optimism" from the oil and gas sector were two of the largest themes in business news during 2017. Speaking on KGOU's The Business Intelligence Rerport, Journal Record editor Ted Streuli said the state's budget woes had implications in healthcare, transportation, employment and the state's image. Fallin Vetoes Most Of Budget Bill, Promises New Special Session By Jacob McCleland • Nov 18, 2017 Governor Mary Fallin's office Citing a failure to address several of her requests when she called a special session of the state legislature and the use of one-time funds, Gov. Mary Fallin vetoed the vast majority of a budget bill Friday evening. Winners And Losers In The Failed Vote On Tax Package By Oklahoma Watch & Trevor Brown & Paul Monies & Jennifer Palmer • Nov 9, 2017 David Fritze / Oklahoma Watch In the end, the backing of more than 45 health-care, education and public-policy advocacy groups – along with the support of a bipartisan group of current and former state leaders – wasn't enough Wednesday. Oklahoma Lawmakers Continue Special Session Over Budget Crisis By editor • Nov 3, 2017 Oklahoma is facing a budget gap of $215 million, and social services and schools are already feeling the impact. State lawmakers are six weeks into a special session on what to do about it. Here & Now's Robin Young speaks with KGOU's Jacob McCleland (@jacobmccleland). Capitol Insider: Bipartisan Budget Deal Likely Dead By Jacob McCleland • Oct 27, 2017 Jacob McCleland / KGOU A budget package that would fill the state's $215 million budget shortfall and provide raises to teachers and some state employees was held up in a House committee Friday, and its future is now in doubt. Oklahoma Senate Urges State House To Include Oil And Gas Tax In Revenue Package By Jacob McCleland & Emily Wendler • Oct 26, 2017 Jacob McCleland / KGOU The Oklahoma Senate is trying to break a stalemate between House Republicans and Democrats. On Thursday, the Senate passed a bipartisan resolution, urging House leaders to include in their budget plans a tax increase on oil and gas production. GOP Revenue-Raising, Teacher Pay Bill Fails In House By Jacob McCleland & Michael Cross • Oct 25, 2017 Sue Ogrocki / AP Democrats in the Oklahoma House voted down a GOP-backed package that would have increased taxes on cigarettes, smokeless tobacco, low point beer and fuel on a tense day at the state capitol. The plan would have also given a pay raise to teachers and some state employees. Fallin, GOP Legislative Leaders, Announce Budget Proposal By Jacob McCleland • Oct 23, 2017 Jacob McCleland / KGOU Five weeks after calling a special session, Gov. Mary Fallin announced Monday that Republicans in the state House and Senate have reached a budget deal to fill a $215 million shortfall. State Mental Health And Substance Abuse Agency May Cut All Outpatient Service By Jacob McCleland & Claire Donnelly • Oct 18, 2017 Sue Ogrocki / AP As the state legislature continue to look for solutions to fill a $215 million budget gap, one state agency outlined how it will deal with the loss of nearly one quarter of its budget. Capitol Insider: Capitol Closed For Renovations While OK Health Agencies Consider Cuts To Services By Jim Johnson & Dick Pryor • Oct 13, 2017 Claire Donnelly / KGOU Three agencies that serve many of the state's most vulnerable residents are facing additional budget cuts. The Office of Management and Enterprise Services (OMES) has notified the Oklahoma Health Care Authority (OHCA), Oklahoma Department of Human Services (OKDHS) and Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (ODMHSAS) they must make cuts to fill the state's $215 million budget hole. It's Official: Fallin Issues Order For Special Session By Nomin Ujiyediin • Sep 15, 2017 Oklahoma Secretary of State Governor Mary Fallin has officially ordered a special legislative session to convene on Sept. 25. Tobacco Companies Sue State Of Oklahoma Over Cigarette Fee By Claire Donnelly • Jun 8, 2017 Brian Hardzinski / KGOU Two of the largest tobacco companies in the U.S. are suing Oklahoma over the state's new cigarette fee. Gov. Fallin Signs 2018 State Budget Bill By Claire Donnelly • Jun 1, 2017 Claire Donnelly / KGOU Gov. Mary Fallin signed the Fiscal Year 2018 Oklahoma state budget Wednesday. Five Things That DIDN'T Happen During Oklahoma's 2017 Legislative Session By Jacob McCleland & Nomin Ujiyediin • May 26, 2017 Joe Wertz / StateImpact Oklahoma Lawmakers finished the 2017 legislative session on Friday the passage of a nearly $7 billion budget. Legislators accomplished some of their goals this year, including compliance with the federal REAL ID Act and a $1.50 fee per pack of cigarettes. But there were also several things that did not happen at the statehouse, including the five items listed below. Five Things That Happened During Oklahoma's 2017 Legislative Session By Jacob McCleland & Nomin Ujiyediin • May 26, 2017 Sue Ogracki / AP Oklahoma's legislative session came to a close on Friday, as lawmakers passed a nearly $7 billion budget. A Look At Legislation That Will Have Biggest Impact On Oklahoma Business By Jacob McCleland & Ted Streuli • May 26, 2017 Jacob McCleland / KGOU The Oklahoma legislature wraps up today, as lawmakers pass a final budget deal that will fill a nearly $900 million shortfall. Legislators passed several bills that will have an impact on business in the state. Journal Record editor Ted Streuli and KGOU's Jacob McCleland reviewed some of the business-related bills. Capitol Insider: Lawmakers' Tempers Flare, Special Session Likely By Claire Donnelly • May 19, 2017 Claire Donnelly / KGOU Oklahoma state lawmakers have yet to agree on a plan to raise money for the state, and could be facing special session. Oklahoma Lawmakers Locked In Stalemate As They Scramble To Fill Budget Hole By Rachel Hubbard • May 17, 2017 Jacob McCleland / KGOU It was a wild day at the state capitol as lawmakers tried to find new sources of revenue to fill the nearly $900 million budget shortfall and fund teacher pay raises. But, with just three days left to find new money, they're likely back at the drawing board. Capitol Insider: Budget Clock Ticks Down, Rep. Proposes Deportations, Special Session Question Looms By Claire Donnelly • May 12, 2017 Sue Ogracki / AP Lawmakers are nearing the deadline to propose revenue-raising measures to fill Oklahoma's $878 million budget hole. All budget and appropriations bills must be introduced before May 19. Pages1 2 3 next › last »


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GLENDORA, Calif. — A fast-moving brush fire that erupted Thursday morning has quickly burned at least 1,700 acres of land northeast of downtown Los Angeles, county fire officials said, and fire crews worked throughout the day to contain the blaze.
The police in Glendora said that three men had been arrested in connection with the blaze, called the Colby Fire, which broke out just before 6 a.m. in the Angeles National Forest.
The chief of the Glendora police, Tim Staab, said at a news conference that the three men had apparently been camping in the Angeles National Forest, and at least one man told detectives that they had been tossing pieces of paper into a campfire when a breeze kicked up and nearby brush caught fire. The men were cooperating with the police, Chief Staab said.
The men — Clifford E. Henry, 22; Jonathan C. Jarrell, 23; and Steven R. Aguirre, 21, — were arrested on charges of recklessly starting a fire and were being held on $20,000 bail. Mr. Aguirre identified himself as homeless, the police said.
"He was apologetic," said Chief Staab of the man who discussed the blaze.
One woman and two firefighters sustained minor injuries; five houses were destroyed and 17 other structures were damaged. About 1,700 houses were evacuated, officials said.
Typically, the Southern California wildfire season ends by January. But with little rain this winter, fire officials predicted that the threat of fires might not yet be over, and said that red-flag warnings had been in effect all week.
Chief Staab said the foothills around Glendora had not burned significantly since the 1960s, leaving the area with plenty of dry brush. Once the brush in the Angeles National Forest caught fire, winds of about 20 miles an hour pushed the flames toward houses in Glendora.
By late afternoon, much of the smoke around Glendora had cleared. Still, more than a dozen helicopters, air tankers and "super scoopers" dumped thousands of gallons of water onto the blaze from above. About 800 firefighters were also working to contain the fire, which was 30 percent contained late Thursday afternoon.
John Tripp, a deputy chief with the Los Angeles County Fire Department, said relatively mild winds helped in controlling the fire, which had been "hopscotching," with small blazes breaking out up to a half mile ahead of the main fire.
"The forward spread of the fire has stopped," he said. "The weather cooperated quite a bit today."
Todd Finkbiner, 32, spent all morning trying to protect his grandparents' house in the Glendora hills from the flames. Firefighters drew water from his grandparents' pool, while he used a garden hose to put out spot fires. All the homes in the neighborhood were spared, but Mr. Finkbiner burned his foot and ankle when he stepped on a hot spot that burned through his shoe.
"The fire was moving very fast, and jumping big distances," he said. "One palm tree just exploded. It looked like a Roman candle. You could hear it popping."
There are no designated campsites in the area where the suspects were camping, which had been closed to vehicles in recent weeks because of high fire danger, Chief Staab said. He said that there was no evidence that anyone had been living in the area.
A resident had spotted two of the suspects moving downhill away from the fire; the police took them into custody. The third suspect was detained after the police gave him a ride out of the fire zone.
Chief Staab said Thursday afternoon that residents would be allowed to return to their homes in Glendora, where a state of emergency had been declared earlier in the day.
"This morning at about 6 o'clock it looked pretty terrible out there," said Joseph A. Santoro, the mayor of Glendora, a city of about 50,000 people. "It was moving pretty fast."
He said he believed the firefighters' efforts had "saved a lot of houses."


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Care and Maintenance of Your Home Septic System
Your septic system is designed to handle human waste and toilet paper, as well as water from plumbing fixtures such as toilets, baths, and sinks. Household cleaners, detergents, and bleach will not damage your system if used in moderation, and it's important that you never pour oil, cooking grease, paint or medication into your plumbing system. These items can inhibit the bacteria, which are critical to the proper functioning of your system.
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Proper Care Of The Drainfield Area
The drainfield is ideally located in a sunny open area for maximum evaporation. Trees and shrubs should not be planted near the drainfield, as root intrusion may impair the drainfield. Any plants that do not have deep roots can be planted over a drainfield. Grasses and groundcover provide the highest level of evapotranspiration (the cycle of plants taking moisture from the soil by their root systems and giving it off to the atmosphere using the sun's energy) without the complication of root systems clogging drain pipes and gravel beds. Mulch holds moisture and decreases drainfield efficiency.
Proper Care Of Your Home Septic System
Walkways, patios, parking areas, decks, or other permanent structures should not be constructed over either the septic tank or the drainfield area.
Vehicles should not be driven over the tank or drainfield area on a regular basis, and heavy trucks and equipment should never be allowed to drive over the tank nor drainfield area.
Rainwater and other drainage water should be diverted away from the drainfield area. The drainfield's size was designed for the amount of water coming out of the house, adding extra water from poor drainage (such as downspouts from buildings) may cause extra problems.


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LONDON, Oct 8 (Reuters) - The European Central Bank will end its second covered bond purchase programme at the start of November as planned, euro zone monetary sources say, despite having spent less than half the money set aside for it.
The ECB introduced the 40 billion euro programme last November but the overwhelming sense of fear created by the euro zone's debt crisis meant it had little of the positive impact the original round of purchases had back in 2009-10.
It was also overtaken in importance by the trillion euros of ultra-cheap funding, or LTROs, the ECB injected into the banking system in December and February and made issuing covered bonds expensive in comparison.
Covered bonds are those guaranteed by other assets, often real estate.
"We realised that the (covered bond) market wasn't as bad as we had thought and that in fact, for various reasons, the issuance wasn't actually there," one euro zone central banker said on the condition of anonymity.
"There was the maximum time limit that was originally set and it was decided that if it (40 billion euro spending limit) wasn't reached by that date then so be it... It is prudent not to spend the money if it is not needed."
The ECB declined to comment but a second euro zone central bank source confirmed the programme would be left to expire.
Policymakers and the bank's experts also know that covered bond and other bank funding markets are closely linked to sovereign bond prices, something its new Outright Monetary Transactions (sovereign bond buying) programme is targeted at.
It will be the first time the ECB has not completed one of its purchase programmes but the decision is unlikely to come as a major surprise.
With covered bond issuance dropping off in the wake of the LTROs, the ECB has had to compete with private investors for allocations.
To date, only 16.3 billion euros of the programme's 40 billion euros has been spent and purchases have been creeping along at a snail's pace in recent weeks.
"I think if the programme were to wind down it would be credit neutral for the market," said Ralf Grossmann, head of covered bond origination at Societe Generale.
"There has been very little primary supply in Spain and Italy which has given central banks few opportunities to assist the banks they set about helping."
Some covered bond specialists also argue that there have been some unintended negative side effects from the programme.
"It has helped certain issuers throughout the past 11 months but it also had the unintended consequence of damaging liquidity in the secondary market," said Richard Kemmish, head of covered bond origination at Credit Suisse.
"Traders are much less willing to go short on bonds knowing that the ECB might start to buy them."
One of the central bankers told Reuters that it was hard to say whether the programme would be revived at a later date.
Analysts aren't pinning their hopes on it. "I don't see any negative impact from just letting it finish," said one banker who spoke on the condition of anonymity.
"It's nice to have a backstop bid in the market but with so many investors struggling to find paper and issuers in the periphery selling their bonds to private investors it doesn't seem all that necessary."
(Reporting by Marc Jones and Aimee Donnellan. Editing by Jeremy Gaunt.)
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