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A puzzle: Sanitation is one of the most productive investments a government can make. There is now rigorous empirical evidence that improved sanitation systems reduce the incidence of diarrhea among children. Diarrhea, in turn, harms children's nutritional status (by affecting their ability to retain nutrients). And inadequate nutrition (stunting, etc.) affects children's cognitive skills, lifetime health and earnings. In short, the benefits of sanitation investment are huge. Cost-benefit analyses show rates of return of 17-55 percent, or benefit/cost ratios between 2 and 8.
But if the benefits are so high (relative to costs), why aren't we seeing massive investments in sanitation? Why are there 470 million people in East Asia, 600 million in Africa and a billion people in South Asia lacking access to sanitation? Why are there more cellphones than toilets in Africa?
This is a puzzle because nobody cares more about children than their parents. Why aren't they investing in toilets, so their children will be sick less often, be better nourished, learn more in school and become more productive adults? One answer is that they don't know about all these benefits from sanitation. But the evidence has been around for decades. Also, we should never underestimate poor people's knowledge. We used to say the same thing about education—poor people don't send their kids to school because they don't know the benefits—until we found out that illiterate parents know more about the benefits of education than literate ones.
Another response is that poor people don't have the money. But they are making decisions every day on how to spend their money—on food, clothing, etc. The returns to sanitation expenditures are higher than some items that they're already spending on.
Even if households don't invest enough, why doesn't the government step in? 17 to 55 percent rates of return are better than many, if not all, public projects.
Here is the resolution of the puzzle: This evidence is not what is relevant for government investment decisions. Finance ministers are constantly besieged by advocates for one activity or another who say, "My sector has all these effects on growth and poverty reduction, so you should spend more on my sector." This argument is wrong.
Why? Because governments have limited resources. Any expenditure by government on sanitation will come at the expense of something else (or higher taxes)—such as roads or education or health.
So how should governments decide what to spend on? They should spend on those things that the private sector will not spend on, or will not spend enough on. The classic example is an externality—where the benefits or costs occur to people other than the person undertaking the action (such as when an upstream firm pollutes downstream villages). Society is better off if government steps in and taxes the externality provider.
Sanitation, or its converse, open defecation, is a negative externality. People who defecate in the open not only harm their own children, but other people's children. Their incentive to invest in sanitation is less than the costs. In Maharashtra, India, a village-level sanitation program showed that children from households that didn't adopt latrines were statistically better off (taller, etc.). In rural India, the reduction in diarrhea incidence from others' adopting sanitation is about half of the effect of your own household's adopting it.
This is the strongest case for public spending on sanitation. Furthermore, ignoring the externality argument has serious consequences. Governments typically overspend on private goods, such as high-end medical care, at the expense of goods with externalities, such as sanitation. Rich people and medical unions have political power to lobby for spending on curative health care; others lobby for fuel subsidies (another private good). Poor people's voice for sanitation goes unheard. This was also the case in today's rich countries—in the 19th century. William Henry Harrison, the tenth president of the U.S., died of enteritis, contracted from fetid marshes near the White House. Unfortunately, today, many of our cities in Africa and South Asia look like Dickensenian England—or worse.
Another consequence of ignoring the externality is that implementation of sanitation projects can fail. India's sanitation program, where they gave out free toilets to households, wasn't working. The reason was that people were using the toilets for other purposes, such as grain storage. Meanwhile, Bangladesh had a very successful program, run by an NGO, financed by government. The difference was that in Bangladesh, they were giving the toilets to the community, and asking them to allocate to individual households. They recognized that by giving toilets to people, you weren't solving the problem of the externality. But giving it to the community enabled the community to monitor whether people were using the toilets. The community as a whole had an interest in everybody using the toilets (rather than open defecation). The good news is that Maharashtra now has a successful total sanitation program. So much so that you now see signs saying, "We will not give our daughters in marriage to someone from a village that doesn't practice total sanitation."
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Very true. In the ongoing
Very true. In the ongoing Rwanda PA, we have a chapter on stunting (which remains exceptionally high in Rwanda). The single main contributor to the high incidence of stunting is not a monotonous protein-poor diet ("unsufficient dietary diversity"), inadequate meal fequency, or even poverty. The single biggest contributor is unimproved sanitation, which explains why one of the poorest districts has stunting rates well below that of the wealthiest districts: For some reason sanitation is really good there.
Tom, thanks for the comment.
Tom, thanks for the comment. It would be fascinating to study this district's success at reducing stunting and in improving sanitation at some depth. Are there other factors in relation to stunting (for instance, some ethnic groups are taller)? Also, why did this community improve sanitation while others didn't? Was there something like the Total Sanitation Program of Bangladesh at work here? Shanta
I was working recently in
I was working recently in Ganjam district, Odisha, India (Phalin affected area). Government is investing in sanitation with the scheme - Individual Household Latrines (IHHL)to all Below Poverty Line (BPL) Households and Above Poverty Line Households (APL) restricted to SCs/STs, Small and Marginal farmers, Landless Labourers with homestead, Differently Abled and Women Headed households. In scheme, 90% of funds were given by state and remaining 10% must be contributed by beneficiary to show ownership. Yet the problem of open excretion is remaining in the public. Somewhere, only money spending is not enough. There is a need to raise awareness inside the community to change the behaviour of the people.
Yayaver: Your example of
Yayaver: Your example of Ganjam district illustrates the problem of neglecting the externality associated with open defecation. If the government gives the latrine to individual households, their incentive to use them is limited (compared to the benefits, which accrue to neighboring households too). Perhaps the government should consider giving the latrines to the community organization, and have them distribute it to the households. Then the community, which stands to benefit from everyone using latrines, will have an incentive to make sure everyone uses the latrines. Shanta
Rigth on Shanta!!! Your blog
Rigth on Shanta!!! Your blog makes a clear case for moving away from sectoral interests and silo projects to solve problems! At the end of the day, the pot of money in government hands is limited and trade offs are inescapable either explicitly or implicitly. As I argued before on a similar blog, a recipe for good health is safe water and basic sanitation, and not only clinics to treat the after effects of drinking polluted water or being exposed to open defecation. For those interested, see: http://blogs.worldbank.org/health/a-recipe-for-good-health-safe-water-and-sanitation
Patricio, thanks for pointing
Patricio, thanks for pointing me to your earlier blog post. There is a difference, however, between water and sanitation. The former is not an externality (if I don't drink clean water, the only person who suffers is myself), whereas the latter is--as I explained in my post. I think we often lump water and sanitation together, and assume government expenditure on both are justified. But the argument is really for sanitation. If we want poor people to get access to water, we should give them money, and have them pay the full cost of water. Unfortunately, the way we manage water now--by providing it for free or at reduced rates--leads to diversion, with poor people having to buy water from water vendors at 5-16 times the meter rate. Just as with health, where there are services with a rationale for public spending (immunization, etc.) and those without (curative care, mostly), there is a distinction in WASH. Regards, Shanta
The problem in many contexts
The problem in many contexts is that sanitation and water are connected. Having sanitation downstream does not help water quality if there is none upstream. Then there are floods that spread the microbes even farther. Consider today's editorial in the NYTimes on the huge costs of lack of sanitation and resulting poor water quality
Some part of responsibility for clean water is properly for the government to assume in such a context, Shanta. Water utilities should recover costs, but they probably need to be set up by a public (community, city, district) authority to be efficient and effective.
Mary: Good point. I agree
Mary: Good point. I agree that someone needs to set up the water systems. If water utilities recover costs, there is a greater chance that they will have an incentive to set up the systems. Put another way, the reason why the water infrastructure is in such poor shape in so many places is, partly, due to the fact that utilities haven't been recovering costs. Shanta
Shanta, The role of the
Shanta, The role of the middle class, and hence the mainstream media, in addressing sanitation issues (which does not mean just allocating finances, but getting sustainable outcomes; good example being India) needs to be explored. Monies are allocated in national budgets, and interventions focused on, based on the level of interest and pressure that the middle class in a society places on that issue. Till now, so long as they stay in apartments with 'flush and forget' sanitation facilities, the middle class does not feel a need to stress on sustainable sanitation, especially in rural areas. In addition to the example in your blog, the 'big stink' which forced Parliament to clean up the Thames is another instance of the problem having to hit the right levels to find a lasting solution. Not only sanitation, one does not find solutions to malnutrition, quality education and even poverty, unless there is pressure on Governments to do so. And this pressure is possible only from the middle class and its media.
Ajith: Thanks for that
Ajith: Thanks for that perceptive comment. I agree that we need the middle class to support the financing of public goods. But I think the problem goes beyond getting them to recognize the importance of these public goods. It is for government to stop providing private goods to the middle class for free or at subsidized rates. This includes water, electricity, education and curative health care. Most of the government budget is spent on these items, and the middle-class lobby is able to protect that, leaving little left over for the genuine public goods that could enormously benefit the poor. Shanta
Glad to see that the post
Glad to see that the post ends at community-level execution of sanitation efforts, which is where it sounds like it should be. Also, glad to see that the marriage quote is set within the context of a complete village initiative (some of the PR around the marriage and sanitation approach, at least on the surface, seems to be around individual households, which sounds completely ridiculous - particularly in a country like India.)
That said, is it necessary that government needs to fund sanitation initiatives, even if channeled through NGOs and the community? Are there mechanisms to mobilize community level funds for sanitation efforts (e.g. to purchase subsidized toilets & plumbing)?
Good question, Dev. Insofar
Good question, Dev. Insofar as sanitation is a local public good, the local community should finance it. But there are variations to this precept. For instance, the externality could spill over to the neighboring community. And the power relations within the community may mean that the community decides not to spend on sanitation and instead rebuild the village head's house. For these reasons, it is probably better if a higher-level government at least monitor and, if necessary, finance part of the sanitation program. Regards, Shanta
Thanks so much for your
Thanks so much for your response. One quick point of clarification in reference to a line from your post ("But giving it to the community enabled the community to monitor whether people were using the toilets."). I'm curious how the community monitors toilet usage.
Related to this, it seems like upkeep of toilets (whether within the home or for community toilets) is a big issue. The conditions of toilets in villages (particularly communal ones) are such that open defecation often seems like a better alternative, regardless of what the broader externalitites may be. I imagine factors like caste also play into this as cleaning and caring for the toilet would almost certainly not be done by men, and probably not by the women of the household either.
Could government be brought in to help fund the upkeep of toilets?
Could you please provide a
Could you please provide a link to the Bangladesh program? Is it run by BRAC?
Asif: Here is the link to
Asif: Here is the link to the Bangladesh program: http://www.communityledtotalsanitation.org/page/clts-approach
The NGO was the Village Education Resource Centre, a local affiliate of WaterAid. Regards, Shanta
Thank you so much
Thank you so much
I am not an economist (or any
I am not an economist (or any kind of social scientist), so I'm just throwing this out as an idea: is it possible that people are refusing to co-operate because they perceive that what they are offered is not 'as good as' the thing that they want? I read a study a while ago regarding dry toilets installed in a development in South Africa, and because residents perceived non-flush toilets as somehow inferior rebelled. In the end the developer had to install flush toilets.
I'm not saying this happens everywhere, but it strikes me that there is a potential shame attached to having an 'inferior' sanitation improvement to the extent that it is potentially/actually better to retain a condition of non-santiation (open defecation) 'defiance' on the basis that if one refuses the first bad intervention, eventually someone might come along in the future and offer you what you really want - and you might think (erroneously or otherwise) that accepting an inferior improvement might actually reduce the chances of getting the 'real' santiation improvement that you want, because the funders might think that having *some* kind of improved sanitation takes you out of contention for the next/future round of provision.
Joe: Thanks for the question
Joe: Thanks for the question. While the "shame" of low-quality toilets may have something to do with the resistance to use it, that doesn't explain why people were more inclined to use the same toilets when it was provided by the community, rather than directly by the government. So it would seem that the way the program was administered was also a factor. Regards, Shanta
No lobby for prevention. You
No lobby for prevention. You are so right when you say: "Rich people and medical unions have political power to lobby for spending on curative health care;" others lobby for no user fees for health care (another private good). " Poor people's voice for sanitation goes unheard. "
Would you agree that global leadership could help counteract these lobbies? But the lobby for curative disease-care has already succeeded in making Universal Health Care into the one and only goal for government programs in health, a goal which the World Bank and WHO decided to set for post-2015, judging from the enthusiastic participants from global health organizations at the high-level conference on UHC at the World Bank Spring Meeting. Ministers of health of all countries have adopted it. The UN approved a resolution that UHC is a goal for all countries.
The signals and leadership from global policy-setters on what is the main gap in public services that drives bad health (correcting externalities) therefore differs from what you are recommending here. Or not? In any case, prevention and public health policy are not part of UHC programs, perhaps mostly because they have no lobby.
Is UHC actually conducive to getting the most health for the poor? If not, what post-2015 goal in health should the World Bank promote when there is such chronic low demand for sanitation and other public goods that boost poor communities' health status?
On point, as usual, Shanta.
On point, as usual, Shanta. This is the one area where Ghana is doing most poorly in. And from my NShoreNa Walkathon (https://www.facebook.com/nshorena?ref=hl) experience over the past two weeks, I have been seeing the very ugly side of this, as you can see from the facebook page. I have devoted a great deal of my time in the Bank communicating around sanitation, and have seen probably a dozen urban/rural/small town IDA sponsored environmental sanitation projects implemented, and probably a billion dollars of IDA lending to fix these messes, but Ghana today actually seems to be moving in the wrong direction on sanitation... A US$10 million treatment plant funded by the Bank has been abandoned near Tema for more than a decade because Tema Metropolitan Authority would not pay for electricity to operate the plant...
I am taking the liberty to share the article with our economic journalists here...
It's a common knowledge that
It's a common knowledge that defecation in open is fraught with high risk of microbial contamination of water which is a major cause of diarrhoea and other intestinal infections among the children. Health problems pertaining to a large section of population due to the aforesaid reasons has a multidimensional impact on our economy in terms of productivity losses, increased expenses in the name of providing medical treatment by the government. If one calculates the net financial loss to the exchequer for not having the basic sanitation facilities, it would be an astounding figure...http://www.youthkiawaaz.com/2013/11/worlds-capital-open-defecation-extremely-shameful-completely-unacceptable/
Investment in sanitation
Investment in sanitation without adequate awareness building and bottom-up demand creation is literally a waste of money. I agree CLTS programmes have proven to be the most effective but are as yet, even in Bangladesh, inadequately scaled up or institutionalised. Government and government bodies, local and national, are very poor in reaching and interacting with grassroot communities. To scale up, there is a need to ensure partnership between government (policy maker and fund provider), NGOs (social mobilisation and awareness raising) and communities (self-help initiatives supported with partial funds). It is this triangular partnership which can have the biggest pay-off and scale-up potential at the lowest cost.
Excellent post, Shanta.
Excellent post, Shanta. Thanks for highlighting the issues of externalities and trade-offs between sectors. Once we agree that governments should subsidize public goods, then two important question emerge around efficiency and equity. As I'm sure you are aware, government financing for household sanitation hardware (even if delivered through an NGO to a community) is but one way to spend on sanitation. As has been pointed out in the comments, community power dynamics may even exacerbate inequities in such an approach. In Cambodia, subsidized toilets intended for the rural poor often end up in the homes of the better-off.
Regarding the efficiency question, I am surprised that your post did not mention the private sector - except for your assumption that they're unwilling to spend on sanitation. To the contrary, I would encourage you to investigate the emerging field of sanitation marketing, where government resources are invested in the enabling environment for sanitation businesses, rather than to procure hardware. This can be significantly more cost-efficient. When local governments exhibit leadership and support for total sanitation, when local supply chains can produce, market, and deliver appropriate and desirable products, when purchase financing is available, and when consumers are empowered to choose how they will adopt safe sanitation, there is a remarkable change in the sanitation landscape.
Having said all that, it's a shame that your post is still utterly relevant and necessary. Instead of needing to be convinced why to make investments in sanitation, it would be preferable if governments were instead focused on how to optimize such investments.
Also, thanks for the great story about William Henry Harrison!
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Separately, I'm also curious about your reference to Village Education Resource Centre. The link you gave is actually to the CLTS website, which is an approach that is used globally. But, a key tenet of the approach is that it eschews giving away toilets. Are you sure they were giving toilets to the community to allocate to households?
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The City Court of Slidell, Louisiana will pursue legal action against those responsible for hacking into their internet last week and redirecting users to an inappropriate website. Court officials said there was no breach of records or data.
But the incident shows just how vulnerable information systems can be to hackers, especially because anyone can be a target or a victim.
"You have to have multiple solutions to protect yourself, and even then, it's still susceptible to being hacked," said John Autry, Slidell Information Systems manager.
Autry oversees systems for the city of Slidell. It is a completely different system from the one used by the City Court of Slidell, but the concerns are the same.
"It's always live, 24/7, and people have (the) opportunity to just sit there and take crack after crack after until they eventually get into it," Autry said.
Apparently, the City Court of Slidell was victimized last week, and while no data was compromised, as late as Tuesday morning, the court's old website was redirecting users to an Amazon site selling sex toys.
Here's a portion of a statement from the City Court of Slidell:
"The website that is redirecting is the court's old web address. The redirecting of this website was done by someone else, without our knowledge, authority or consent."
Slidell Mayor Freddy Drennan suspects the hacker was someone familiar with the court.
"My first thought when I heard about it was it could be somebody that is unhappy with the court and they are just trying to be mean and spiteful... I don't know that, but that was my first thought," Drennan said.
Drennan said his departments and city court spend thousands of dollars to protect their information systems against hackers.
"We have these nerds out there (that) don't have anything else to do but sit there and play games, and most of the time we find out that it's just somebody playing games and having fun, but on the other hand we have criminals out there," Drennan said.
"Whatever solution you've put in place, those folks are out there coming up with counter solutions. It's just a constant thing," Autry said.
Court officials are determined to find out who hacked their system and why.
"We will pursue legal (action) against the person or persons responsible," the court statement said.


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Back in the '70s, Mazda's tepid little family car took liberties with the appellation "Great." But today Nice Price or Crack Pipe has a GLC that should be PDQ, and it asks orange you glad I didn't say banana?
Despite an asking price so high you could get a nose bleed just looking at the window sticker, the CLK Black roared into a 80% nice price win, and painted some dark fantasies for us all. Don't put away your crayons just yet because after that Mercedes got done coloring outside the lines we have a Mazda that's been painted a color which defies rhyme, and has had an engine transplant that seems within reason.
The first generation GLC - short for
Goes Like Crap Great Little Car - brought Mazda back from the brink of financial ruin, and paved the way for the RX-7 sports car. The two-seat RX-7 made the rotary engine seem acceptable in polite company once again and the GLC fulfilled the basic transportation needs of thousands of those without a Honda or Toyota dealer within walking distance. Other than a shared parentage, these two cars had little in common. . . until now.
What we have here is a 1979 Mazda GLC, from which the 1.4-litre carbureted four-banger has been plucked out, and in its place has gone a botox-injection of horsepower also known as a 13B rotary. While this car's predecessor had been made available with a rotary, the GLC was left wanting for a wankel until its hopes and passions were fulfilled by someone looking to build a sleeper. He doesn't say what flavor of 13B it is but does claim that it's spankin' new, has a pair of MSD Blasters and "the expensive kind" of spark plugs. Of course he also says it's a fuel injected motor, and then states that it's got a Holly 600 - which is what that looks like sitting under the Paul Revere cap air filter. Details, details.
Custom rims, extra gauges from the gauge aisle at Pep Boys, and RX3 seats round out the mods. The paint job on the car is so orange you'd expect the interior to be full of pulp. It isn't however- instead, it's full of speakers. While externally, it may appear a sleeper, they'll hear you coming before they see you, and when you're cranking R. Kelly you'll be able to marvel at the way your nuts bounce off the upholstery with every beat. It's incredulous that doors haven't each snapped off their hinges due to the weight of the four massive speakers mounted in the bottom of each. And if you plan on taking the car on any trips, you'd have to pack light, as the under-hatch is filled with bazookas, amps and the spare wheel- although, sadly, there appears to be insufficient room for the spare tire to be mounted on that.
But hey, that might be your cup of OJ, and even if it's not, you could sell all the big audio dynamite to somebody else, making your investment in the car an even better deal. And the dealio from the seller is $4,500 out the door, and that includes something he calls "ovelacape."
So, would you squeeze $4,500 out of your bank account for this tangerine dream? Or, at that price, is it the pits?
You decide!
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Q-Mark MUH0521 Electric Utility Heater
- 5000W of Heating
- Electric Utility Heater
- Heats Up to 500 Sq. Ft.
- Reviews
- Description
- Specifications
- Benefits
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Q-Mark MUH0521 Electric Unit Heater
This powerful heater is a popular choice for those who need powerful heating for large industrial or commercial spaces. The Q-Mark MUH0521 Electric Unit Heater is designed as a powerful and versatile heating solution that is easy to install and offers powerful heating when the outside temperatures fall. Best yet, the Q-Mark MUH0521 Electric Unit Heater can offer even heating too and will eliminate hot spots and reduce fold drafts.
Sturdy & Durable
Do you want a heater powerful l enough to heat large spaces and durable enough to stand the test of time? If so, take a closer look at the Q-Mark MUH0521 Electric Unit Heater; you will not be disappointed. This quality unit heater features rugged and durable construction and a fully enclosed motor for longevity and durability in a powerful and compact heater.
Special Features of the Q-Mark MUH0521 Electric Unit Heater
- Remove Cold Drafts
- Easy to Install
- Multiple Mounting Options
- Sturdy Design
- Advanced Heating System
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When you choose the Q-Mark MUH0521 Electric Unit Heater you can enjoy multiple mounting options. Choose to mount the Q-Mark MUH0521 Electric Unit Heater either horizontally or vertically for your convenience. This means that you can choose the best type of installation based on the location where you plan to install the Q-Mark MUH0521 Electric Unit Heater.
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If you need a durable and effective heater to hear large spaces with ease then you are going to love the Q-Mark MUH0521 Electric Unit Heater. This powerful heater provides quick distribution of heat and a fully enclosed motor that is durable an rugged for longevity. Not only this, you will love the die formed steel housing which is tough and durable too.
Eliminate Cold Drafts
When you choose the quality Q-Mark MUH0521 Electric Unit Heater you can remove cold rafts and enjoy powerful warmth on cold winter days. This is possible thanks to the fan delay function which ensures that all hot air is expelled from the Q-Mark MUH0521 Electric Unit Heater before the heater turns of the motor of the fan.
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- Up To 30 days to return your purchase
- Money back guaranteed
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- Model: MUH0521
- Product Type: Electric Utility Heater
- Product Dimensions: L: 16.00" x W: 14.00" x H: 7.50"
- Product Weight: 27.00 lbs.
- Product Color: White
- Application: Perfect for heating factories, warehouses and other large spaces
- Warranty: 5-year limited warranty on heating element; 1-year limited warranty on other components
- Type: Garage Heater
- Coverage Area: 500 square feet
- Voltage: 240 volts
- Watts: 5000 watts
- Amps: 21 amps
- Frequency: 60 Hz
- Certifications: OSHA , UL
- Heating Capacity: 17000 BTUs
- Heating Method: Fan-Forced
- Construction: Stainless Steel , Metal
- Air Flow: 350 CFM
- Adjustable Louvers: Yes
- Installation Type: Hardwired
- Built-In Thermostat: No
- Thermostat Type: Single Pole
- Wall Mountable: Yes
- Ceiling Mountable: Yes
- Includes Mounting Bracket: No
- Heating Element: Aluminum-finned, copper clad steel sheath heating element
- Automatic Shut-Off: Yes
- Carrying Handle: No
- Includes Plug: No
- Alarm: No
- Automatic Temperature Control: No
- Fan Delay Function: Yes
- Added safety and protection provided by the automatic reset linear thermal cut-out
- Customizable mounting feature allows you to mount the unit vertically or horizontally
- Features adjustable discharge louvers to direct airflow where you want it most
- Includes a fan delay feature so it distributed only warm air
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This Is How They End Arguments In The Middle East On Live TV!? Man Pulls Out A Damn Shoe And Gun!
After trading insults with activist, parliamentarian first throws a shoe and then points a gun at adversary. Host tries to break up brawl. No shots fired CREDIT @BOBBYTHEBLUE
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The patches below are available in CVS via the
OPENBSD_4_7 patch branch.
For more detailed information on how to install patches to OpenBSD, please consult the OpenBSD FAQ.
Applications are only affected if they act as a server and call
SSL_CTX_set_tlsext_status_cb on the server's SSL_CTX. It is believed
that nothing in the base OS uses this. Apache httpd started using this
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N.E.R.D (Feat. Kanye West, Lupe Fiasco & Pusha T) - Everyone Nose (Remix)
Video For N.E.R.D "Everyone Nose Remix Featuring Kanye West, Lupe Fiasco & Pusha T" Off "Seeing Sounds". The Album Is In Stores Now.
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Summer spells boating, camping, backyard barbecues, biking, hiking and picnics. Be you the lazy type who wants to simply hang in a hammock or the energetic type who wants to fly a drone, Las Vegas is blessed with a myriad of things to do — even in this awful heat wave.
Summer officially began when you woke up to the solstice this morning (June 21) with the 5.24 a.m., sunrise. Summer officially ends Sept. 22. If you're counting that's exactly 93 days. And, we've found an activity for every one of them. Thanks to our friends at the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority for helping us with this search for almost 100 summer activities.
Some are the expected, but several are off the beaten track. So check back every day for a new one to celebrate the lazy hazy days of the season.
Day 83 (Sept. 11) "Tanked" — "Behind the Scenes Tour of 'Tanked" the TV show. Step into the world of the hit series, on this 70-minute tour in Las Vegas. Go behind the scenes to see just how those amazing tanks are made then filled with fish.
Day 82 (Sept. 10) Pinball Hall of Fame — Members of the Las Vegas Pinball Collectors Club plan to house and display the world's largest pinball collection at the Pinball Hall of Fame on Tropicana Avenue.
Day 81 (Sept. 9) Jetpack America — The experience of a lifetime. Jetpacking is like Skydiving, Jet Skiing, parasailing, Scuba Diving, all in one. Time to fly, sail and avoid splash down.
Day 80 (Sept. 8) XBU – "X Burlesque" University – Dance like a stripper showgirl.. Take a class with the sexy dancers of the "X Burlesque" show. Don't go home without picking up some moves and then show your friends the ooh la la of what you learned at XBU.
Day 79 (Sept. 7) Brooklyn Bowl – Live music, strikes and spares go together while you attack the 10-pins. Become part of the the fun at Brooklyn Bowl in the Linq.
Day 78 (Sept. 6) Westgate Pool Playground — Summer continues on so party in your own playground. Enjoy drink specials, live music, games and the glamour girls of the "Sexxy" show, plus signature cocktails with a celebrity mixologist at the Westgate Pool.
Day 77 (Sept. 5) Zombie Burlesque — A one-of-a-kind comedy show with a live big band and an award-winning cast of blood-stained burlesque characters and incredible dancing. Check it out at the Miracle Mile Shops in the V theater.
Day 76 (Sept. 4) Dome at Container Park – Catch some thrills at this 4K immersive visual experience.
Day 75 (Sept. 3) Eiffel Tower – Ride one of the glass elevators to the observation deck at the top of the Eiffel Tower, Las Vegas.
Day 74 (Sept. 2) Allsaints Spitalfields – Take a closeup look at hundreds and hundreds of sewing machines at Allsaints Spitalfields at The Cosmopolitan Las Vegas.
Day 73 (Sept. 1) Summer Concert Series – Start the holiday weekend right with the Summer Concert Series at Fremont Street Experience — a must-experience in Las Vegas for the downtown vibe.
Day 72 (Aug. 31) Silverton Aquarium — A 117,000-gallon artificial reef. There are more than 400 tropical fish to see, three different species of sting rays and three species of sharks at the Silverton Aquarium.
Day 71 (Aug. 30) Slotzilla — Check out a unique zip line right through the heart of Fremont Street Experience.
Day 70 (Aug. 29) Celebrate Michael Jackson's birthday — with a visit to "One" at Mandalay Bay as the Cirque du Soleil cast serves up cake to celebrate.
Day 69 (Aug. 28) Jump off the Stratosphere — The ultimate fun for adrenaline junkies. Looking down from the top or looking up from the bottom, you just might think they're crazy for taking the ultimate leap of faith!
Day 68 (Aug. 27) CSI Experience – Solve a crime at the crime scene investigation laboratory complete with crime scenes and tools at the MGM Grand.
Day 67 (Aug. 26) Mayweather vs. McGregor – There are still tickets available for the showdown of the century between the former UFC champion and the undefeated boxing champ.
Day 66 (Aug. 25) Lake Mead Houseboat Rental — Spend a day on the water enjoying time in a rented houseboat on Lake Mead.
Day 65 (Aug. 24) Paiute Golf Resort — You can enjoy the summer and spend a moment away from the crowds while playing the greens of Las Vegas at the beautiful Paiute Golf Resort.
Day 64 (Aug. 23) Yoga with Dolphins – Take a yoga class while you see dolphins swimming by in the window makes for a fun relaxing time at The Mirage.
Day 63 (Aug. 22) Mount Charleston — Cool down from the Vegas heat and take a trip just outside of Las Vegas up to Mount Charleston.
Day 62 (August 21) Las Vegas: Eclipsed – The total solar eclipse is a rare experience. Join expert astronomers at the College of Southern Nevada Planetarium for the full inside "dark side" story of earth's revolving system.
Day 62 (Aug. 21) Las Vegas: Eclipsed – The total solar eclipse is a rare experience. Join expert astronomers at the College of Southern Nevada Planetarium for the full inside "dark side" story of earth's revolving system.
Day 61 (Aug. 20) Astronauts land at the Springs Preserve – Enjoy hands on displays and interactive experiences including taking a spin in the 'centrifuge' capsule and a whole lot more at the Springs Preserve.
Day 60 (Aug. 19) Endurocross Motorcycle Race — is revving up its engines as the toughest and most extreme indoor off-road race in the world at The Orleans Arena.
Day 59 (Aug. 18) Banger Brewing Tours – Learn how they brew their own craft beer by signing up for a free guided tour. Banger Brewing is in downtown Las Vegas.
Day 58 (Aug. 17) Cinema Connection – A viewing of the movie "Denial" and an engaging discussion afterward at this free event at the Congregation Ner Tamid in Henderson.
Day 57 (Aug. 16) APA World Pool Championships — is underway at the Westgate Hotel. Choose solids or stripes and leave the eight ball safe until the end.
Day 56 (Aug. 15) Fremont Street Experience – It seems obvious but if you haven't explored the most fun street in America now is the time to go. Check out the almost nightly free concerts on stages at First and Third streets.
Day 55 (Aug. 14) Bootleg Canyon Zip Line — Challenge heights and speed 25 miles from Las Vegas in Boulder City where you can zip line across the Bootleg Canyon Zip Line.
Day 54 (Aug. 13) The Natural History Museum — If you came to Vegas with children, here is an alternative to the casino. Be entertained and learn about animals from the past and present desert life at the Natural History Museum.
Day 53 (Aug. 12) Gun Ranges — Ever shoot a gun? If you want to learn, this is a perfect time to do so. The staff will help you choose a firearm and show you how to handle it and then choose targets. The shuttle bus runs from Las Vegas at Bullets and Burgers.
Day 52 (Aug. 11) Kamukahi Ukelele and Hula Festival — Bringing the aloha spirit of Hawaii to Sam's Town Live with hula performances.
Day 51 (Aug. 10) Dig This Tour — You get to drive a bulldozer or excavator machine or both on a construction site where you can dig holes or stack tires at Dig This: Heavy Equipment Playground.
Day 50 (Aug. 9) ATV & Off Road Tours — Enjoy a fun tour in the desert off road with Dune Buggy tours in Hidden Valley, the Mojave Desert and Valley of Fire.
Day 49 (Aug. 8) Bodies The Exhibition — The workings of the human body, once were only available to medical professionals and students is now available to anyone. See the permanent displays at the Luxor.
Day 48 (Aug. 7) Pawn Stars – You've seen the television show. Now meet the stars in their store. See what you want to buy and show 'em what you'd like to sell.
Day 47 (Aug. 6) Ethel M Chocolate Factory – See how some of the world's most delicious chocolate is made at Ethel M Chocolate Factory in Henderson.
Day 46 (Aug. 5) Combat Zone Paintball – Round up your friends and let the aggression out in the ultimate paintball war rain or shine. At Combat Zone Paintball near the M Resort.
Day 45 (Aug. 4) Bonnie Springs in Old Nevada – A popular attraction that is good for all ages. This ranch offers a shooting gallery, museum and petting zoo.
Day 44 (Aug. 3) Hollywood Cars Museum – home to the most famous movie cars such as the DeLorean from "Back to The Future" at Hollywood Cars Museum.
Day 43 (Aug. 2) A Dream Racing Experience – get behind the wheel and drive the megabuck supercars on the track at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.
Day 42 (Aug. 1) Big Dog's Summer Beer Fest – Big Dogs Draft House throws a reggae party and beer fest.
Day 41 (July 31) Comedy magician Adam London — produces laughter and illusions downtown at the D Las Vegas every day!
Day 40 (July 30) Silent Savasana — Poolside yoga done while wearing headphones. This has several locations throughout Las Vegas. Including, Green Valley Ranch Resort, Palms, etc.
Day 39 (July 29) Desperado Roller Coaster — It was one of the tallest roller coasters in the world at the time of being built and reaches up to 80 mph. It features a 225-foot drop and a 209-foot lift hill. Head to Primm if you want to experience this!
Day 38 (July 28) Boulder City Walking Audio Tour – The city that built the Hoover Dam has a walking tour containing 11 sites spread over a 1-mile loop. The tour starts at the Historic Boulder Dam Hotel.
Day 37 (July 27) Red Barn Sign on Display at Fashion Show – From the Neon Museum, this sign is going to be displayed for only several months. Come check it out.
Day 36 (July 26) Las Vegas Market Art Festival – This expo is one of the largest home décor and furniture markets in the U.S. at the World Market Center Las Vegas.
Day 35 (July 25) "Defending the Caveman" – A play about the comical differences between men and women at the D Las Vegas starring Kevin Burke.
Day 34 (July 24) The Mob Museum – Learn the history behind organized crime's original days trying to control Las Vegas at The Mob Museum.
Day 33 (July 23) Spend an hour or more at the Summer Garden in the Bellagio — where the new bright and beautiful plantings prove Vegas isn't just about horrible heat and mighty monsoons!
Day 32 (July 22) Emerald Cove and Emerald Cave – Enjoy the fun of the Kayak Tour through Emerald Cave at Lake Mead.
Day 31 (July 21) Neon Museum Special Events – Enjoy yoga at the Neon Museum with certified yoga instructor, Eileen Lorraine, as she leads an outdoor class in the shade of the Neon Museum.
Day 30 (July 20) Neon Museum – A program of special events at the Neon Museum amidst the relics of old Vegas signage.
Day 29 (July 19) Seven Magic Mountains – View the public art installation and check out the seven magic mountains that is vibrant with color. South on Las Vegas Boulevard.
Day 28 (July 18) Pink Jeep Tours – Tours of the Hoover Dam, Grand Canyon, Valley of Fire and more at Pink Jeep Tours.
Day 27 (July 17) Las Vegas 51's — offers special promotions throughout the season for the beloved home team's games at Cashman Field.
Day 26 (July 16) Rowing Camp – Experienced or inexperienced at rowing there's fun for all rowing at the Lakes Las Vegas Rowing Club.
Day 25 (July 15) Camel Safari – Enjoy a safari through the desert while riding a camel in Mesquite.
Day 24 (July 14) NBA Summer League — with games taking place through Sunday alternating between the Cox Pavilion and the Thomas and Mack Center.
Day 23 (July 13) Yoga on the Lawn — Finish off your evening, facing the Red Rock Canyon to the sun setting in the mountains with Yoga on the Lawn at Downtown Summerlin every Thursday at 6:30 p.m.
Day 22 (July 12) Cooking Classes — featuring summer favorites at Sur La Table. Learn how to barbecue like a pro or grill inside the kitchen.
Day 21 (July 11) Helicopter Rides – Night flight, Grand Canyon, Hoover Dam, Red Rock, Valley of Fire and more enjoy sightseeing above the ground at Grand Canyon Flight.
Day 20 (July 10) Go Bowling — with live music and gourmet dining at Brooklyn Bowl at The LINQ Promenade.
Day 19 (July 9) Hop-On Hop-Off Big Bus Las Vegas Tour — Enjoy some of Las Vegas' best cultural sites and cruise downtown on a double-decker from Big Bus Tours.
Day 18 (July 8) Farmers Market — Fresh fruit and veggies, jewelry, goods are available at the local Farmers Market in Summerlin every Saturday.
Day 17 (July 7) Visit Valley of Fire — It may be 55 miles from Las Vegas but it has beautiful, massive, red sandstone miracles of nature that make it worth the trip.
Day 16 (July 6) Be a Dolphin Trainer — for the day, painting, yoga, swimming and other activities with the dolphins at The Mirage.
Day 15 (July 5) Summer Movie Series – A family-friendly movie series at 11:30 a.m. every Wednesday at Fashion Show Mall.
Day 14 (July 4) 69th Annual Boulder City Damboree Celebration — featuring live entertainment for the whole family.
Day 13 (July 3) UFC International Fight Week — starts with the live taping of FS1's this Wednesday (July 5) at Park Theater in the Monte Carlo hotel and continues all week at T-Mobile Arena through Saturday.
Day 12 (July 2) Trick Eye Exhibit — is a 3-D experience to talk about as visitors become a part of the art at BLVD Plaza at Monte Carlo.
Day 11 (July 1) The outdoor gondola rides — are a one-of-a-kind experience with singing gondoliers at the Venetian. You will feel as if you are on vacation in the romantic Italian city of Venice!
Day 10 (June 30) Red Rock Canyon — Head away 15 miles west from the Strip and take a sunset horse ride through the wonders of Red Rock Canyon. For a moment you'll feel like a cowboy or cowgirl among the 2 million plus visitors to the 197,0000-acre national conservation area. It's also popular for hiking and rock climbing.
Day 9 (June 29) Family Movie Night – Enjoy summer movie viewing every Thursday at the downtown Container Park.
Day 8 (June 28) Shop for the designers at half the price — with a visit to the Fashion Outlets of Las Vegas on a daylong spree at Primm with one foot almost over the California border.
Day 7 (June 27) Gordon Ramsay — continues the five-year anniversary celebrations of his Steak restaurant in Paris Las Vegas with a special five-course menu.• Day 6 (June 26) Las Vegas Lift-Off Film Festival – Avenue for young budding filmmakers to showcase their work at the Brenden Theater of The Palms.
• Day 5 (June 25) Blues Brews & BBQs – 14th annual, Brews Blues & BBQ festival being held at the Cannery Casino for lots of fun, food and entertainment.
• Day 4 (June 24) Amazing Las Vegas Comi Con where Todd McFarlane, the creator of Spawn will be. Bring comics and toys! Comi con is an annual comic book and pop-up culture convention and it is being held at the Las Vegas convention center.
• Day 3 (June 23) Sunset Cinema on the Green – Experience a free outdoor movie under the stars every Friday of the month at the Silverton Casino! It's a perfect view of the big screen and the headphones feature self-controlled volume. Before this week's movie "Sing" unspools at dusk there's a free karaoke session. You are encouraged to bring your own picnic basket or pre-made ones are available along with a bar!
• Day 2 (June 22) SUP – Stand Up Paddle Board Tours at Lake Mead National Recreation Area is where you can learn how to paddle board and see Hoover Dam. The stand-up paddleboard craze is sweeping the nation and Lake Mead is the perfect place to try out the hot new sport. Check out kayaklasvegas.com.
• Day 1 (June 21) Indoor Art Hike – Sculptures, paintings, large-scale installations and more around every corner throughout the Aria. Enjoy a captivating experience as you walk through, viewing the Fine Art Collection at the Aria.


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What Does The Fox Say Really? [VIDEO]
Thanks to Ylvis and their 'What Does The Fox Say?' song, everyone wants to know what a fox really sounds like. Watch this video to find out. Turns out, foxes really do have a lot to say, it's just harder to imitate than a cow's 'moo!'
Just in case you've been living under a rock, here's the Ylvis song I was referring to:)


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Project WEB: An investigation into the ivory trade over the internet within the European Union
INTERPOL's Project Web was launched following studies by the International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW), which concluded that elephant ivory is the most widely traded wildlife product over the Internet. Project Web is intended to provide an initial snapshot and insight from a law enforcement perspective into the drivers, scale, nature, and involved entities of the illegal trade in ivory over the Internet.
Over a period of two weeks, ten participating countries from the European Union (EU) conducted surveillance of their national auction sites to identify advertisements for ivory items. The details of 660 advertisements on 61 auction sites were analysed and estimated to have a total volume of around 4,500 kilograms of ivory and a total value of approximately EUR 1,450,000. Through analysis of its two week Internet surveillance data, Project Web found that ivory is predominantly sold by individuals residing in the country where they are selling the item, although a number of advertisements did have international links.


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Jee-Money Vs. Lil Kreb Rap Battle [Grind Time]
Grind Time Presents Jee-Money vs Lil Kreb @ the Blackbox Collective - July 12, 2008
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So cute, chalkboard painted Easter eggs here by Oleander and Palm.
Love this egg-themed canvas art by Buttons Galore & More. Instructions are in this link.
Here's a sweet little mini Easter basket tutorial from Paper 'n Stitch.
If you liked this post, you'll probably love these too!
Thank you so much for sharing my Easter Egg canvas art, I'm so glad you like it! I love the other projects you've shared as well… awesome neutral colors for Pretty Easter crafts!


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Interactive Data
Youth Apprenticeship Participation Dashboard
Information For:
- Employer
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- Wisconsin's Employment of Minors (Child Labor): Manufacturing and Construction Equipment
Other Work-Based Learning Programs
How does YA compare to other work-based learning programs?
Work-based learning experiences expose students to different types of jobs and help students learn and apply skills necessary to the working world. Concurrently, these experiences give students the opportunity to acquire attitudes, skills, and knowledge for work and other life roles by participating in actual or simulated work settings related to in-school instructional programs. All of these activities are aimed at the infusion of workplace experiences into the academic environment to assist students in developing work behaviors that will make them more employable.
There are a wide variety of work-based learning choices offered through school districts. Discussion with your guidance counselor will help you to choose the one that best meets your needs and career goals.
Work-Based Learning Options
- Service Learning
- Active, unpaid, participation in organized academic and practical activities
- Conducted in and designed to meet the needs of their communities
- Job Shadowing
- 3-6 hours per week
- Student spends time, one-on-one, with an employee observing daily activities and asking questions about the job and the industry
- May also given the opportunity to do hands-on activities at the workplace
- Internships
- No common definition for Internships across Wisconsin.
- Some school districts use the term in place of cooperative education
- Others use it to describe a work-based learning program like "cooperative education"
- Others use the term to mean unpaid work-based experiences where a student "samples" a particular industry or business for a period of time by working on a single project or a number of different projects
- Cooperative Education
- Provides students with work experience
- Any business, industry or job
- "Individualized Training Plan" for the student is developed in lieu of using state endorsed competencies
- No state certificate of proficiency upon completion
- Employability Skills Certificate
- Skill proficiency developed in core employment skills identified by the U.S. Department of Labor Secretary's Commission on Achieving Necessary Skills (SCANS) in a school supervised work-based learning experience
- *Cooperative Education Skills Certificate
- A one-year, school-supervised, paid work experience for high school juniors or seniors
- Proficiency attained in standard statewide skills
- Combination of related classroom instruction and workplace learning
- Prepares student for further training at either a postsecondary educational institution or at a business or industry
- **Youth Apprenticeship
- A one or two-year, school-supervised, paid work experience for high school juniors and seniors
- Proficiency attained in standard statewide skills
- Combination of related classroom instruction and workplace learning
- Prepares students for further training at either postsecondary educational institution or at a business or industry
- School-Based Enterprise
- Students engage in productive endeavors at the high school or for the school district
- Youth Leadership
- Specific leadership skills are developed with a mentor at school, work, and in the community
Program Comparison: YA** and Cooperative Skills Education Certificate*(Skills Co-op)
- The program chosen should best meet the goals and needs of the students and the resources of the school district.
Both programs prepare students for a career
Both programs are rigorous, relevant, and EXCELLENT
- While very similar to each other; there are some differences:
- YA is 1 or 2 years; Skills Co-op is only 1 year
- YA requires 450 hours of work per year; Skills Co-op requires 480 hours of work per year
- YA skills must be obtained at the worksite; Skills Co-op skills may be obtained at the worksite or in the classroom
- YA related classroom instruction is taught by YA qualified instructors at high schools, Technical Colleges, online or through an employer; Skills Co-op related classroom instruction is taught only by a Career and Technical Education teacher certified in that specific co-op
- YA skill attainment assessed by the employer mentor; Skills Co-op skill attainment assessed by the instructor or employer
YA and Other Work-Based Learning Programs (DPI Information)
Source: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (DPI), Wisconsin Workbased Learning Guide, 2009


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Together with my Adobe colleagues Diana Joseph and Frank Jennings, I am co-presenting at the Text Analytics World conference this April in San Francisco. Here is the session abstract:
While designing Web or print publications, there is a typical requirement to place stock art at regular intervals to keep up reader engagement and break the monotony of text. Selecting relevant stock images is time-consuming and often involves collaboration between multiple individuals. There are copyright considerations as well: you cannot simply select any image that you come across. The requirement to maintain attribution for the images in use poses a challenge as well.
This presentation examines the use of natural language processing—particularly named-entity recognition (NER) techniques—in suggesting context-aware, free-to-use, and well-attributed stock images for Web or print content.
The conference website is here. See you in SFO!


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Plan W2939B-V1
- Vistas 4
Vacation home design, 3 to 4 bedrooms, 2 family rooms, open floor plan, walkout basement
Lower level: Family room, two bedrooms, workshop/storage and shower room.
Illustrations and photos may differ slightly from the plan that you will receive. They may include modifications to conform with new building codes, suit homeowners' preferences or site requirements.
Maura Carroll 14 April 2014
Hi !
I have plan 2939B and I really like it. How much would it cost to buy the basement plan of 2939B-V1 ?
Thank You, Maura
Customer service 14 April 2014
please see previous response
Maura Carroll 14 April 2014
Hi !
I have plan 2939B and I really like it. How much would it cost to buy the basement plan of 2939B-V1 ?
Thank You, Maura
Customer service 14 April 2014
Good day Ms. Carroll and thank you for taking the time to write.
Although we do not sell parts of plans, our modification services would be happy to send you a free estimate within two business days after receipt of this on line form for the addition of this basement layout to plan 2939B.
Please let me know if I can further assist you
Harry Valdes 11 January 2011
I'm interesed in Plan: W2939B-V1 (reverse reading) one story plus finished basement but I'm having a hard time justifying the $150 charge for reverse reading... Is there anything cost wise that you can suggest//help me with
Harry (Brighton MI)
Customer service 12 January 2011
Dear Mr Valdes,
Thank you for your interest in Drummond House Plans.
The $150 fee is a standard fee to reverse the plan. Our techinical department has to do some work on the plan to reverse all the technical details and re-write the information. Ordering the plan reverse can save you time and money since your builder will not have to reverse it on-site, which can avoid some mistakes and confusion.
Please contact me again if you need further information on this plan or any of our plans. I will gladly answer any question you may have.
Doreen, Customer Service Department


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Tens of millions of mobile users own a device with a good camera and GPS. We realize that a lot of these users may want to share photos of places with the rest of the world via Google Maps and Google Earth.
Today, we're taking a first step toward making that possible, which is why I'm happy to announce our new iPhone app. You can download it now from the App Store. Our team is working hard on an app for Android-powered devices, so stay tuned for that!
The philosophy behind the app is to keep it simple: sign in (only the first time), pick a photo from your device or take a new photo, and upload it straight to Panoramio. If available, the geoposition will be automatically set, and you can optionally add a title to the photo.
This is the first time Panoramio is releasing a mobile app, so we want to hear your comments. Please send feedback, feature requests and bugs to email@example.com.


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Doritos This Hella Good? Gay Pank Cup Boy Is Back With Another Review! "I'll Black Smoke The Sh*t Outta Yo Cabinets"
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Marla Gamze, marketing director, Chicago Loop Alliance
The Chicago Loop Alliance said it has hired Marla Gamze as its new marketing director. Gamze brings to CLA over two decades of experience in private sector and non-profit marketing. She most recently served as the development and marketing communications officer for the Countryside Association for People with Disabilities, a nonprofit organization providing vocational training, employment opportunities, family support and economic development to people within a three-county Chicago area. Gamze is a native Chicagoan with a degree in communications and journalism from DePaul University. She is also a published author of children¿s books, photo books that document cities and other publications.
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Kitty Yums Tempting Tuna Recipe
BLUE Kitty Yums are the perfect way to reward your favorite feline. Made with real tuna as the first ingredient, these tender morsels are packed with flavor that will leave her purring for more. Every tender bit is packed with:
- Tuna
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Made with the finest ingredients available, BLUE Kitty Yums do not contain any chicken or poultry by-product meals, corn, wheat or soy.
Crude Protein 13.0% min
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Tuna, Whole Ground Brown Rice, Oatmeal, Maple Syrup, Vegetable Glycerin, Whole Ground Potato, Gelatin, Natural Flavor, Salt, Fish Oil, Brewer's Yeast, Phosphoric Acid, Sorbic Acid, Ascorbic Acid, Taurine, Citric Acid, Mixed Tocopherols (source of Vitamin E), Rosemary.
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Young couple's intimacy is risky without birth control
DEAR ABBY: My girlfriend, "Allison," and I have been in a relationship for two years. We met in our sophomore year of high school and have been dating ever since. We have an incredible relationship.
We were virgins when we started dating, but decided we would lose our virginity to each other. We have always used birth control pills and condoms to ensure we wouldn't be having any children.
Earlier this month we had a pregnancy scare. Allison had failed to tell me she stopped taking her birth control pills three months ago. My trust was broken, but most of all I was scared she might be pregnant. It turned out she wasn't, but because of the incident I have been skeptical about making love to her. She says this frustrates her, but I have told her the reason I won't is because she refuses to take the pill.
Abby, we are way too young to have a child and are totally unprepared. I'd still like to be intimate with Allison, but I'm afraid. What should I do? — BETRAYED IN BANGOR, MAINE
DEAR BETRAYED: You appear to be an intelligent and responsible young man. The first thing you should do is thank your higher power that there wasn't an "accident" and your girlfriend didn't become pregnant.
The next thing you should do is find out why Allison would stop taking her birth control pills without telling you. If there was a medical reason, there are other methods she could have used in their place. (If you are planning to attend college, she may have been thinking a baby would "anchor" you to her.)
And last, recognize that if you resume having sex with her — which I emphatically DON'T recommend — that you won't be able to trust her as far as birth control is concerned, and you will be the one totally responsible for preventing a pregnancy.
The saying, "Fool me once, shame on you; fool me twice, shame on ME," applies here.
DEAR ABBY: I would like your opinion on the relatively new craze of trashing the wedding dress. I think it's a deplorable waste. I'm sorry I kept mine and watched it yellow over the years, but I haven't heard a reasonable argument for destroying the gown.
Some women say if they have a daughter, she wouldn't want a dated dress. But if the dress is currently in style, I'm sure some less fortunate girl would love to have it. Rather than trash it, I say why not donate the dress or sell it and send the money to a woman's charity? — SENSIBLE IN THE SUNSHINE STATE
DEAR SENSIBLE: The only rational reason I can think of for "trashing" a wedding dress would be if the marriage was a disaster and the bride was doing it as a way of venting her anger. I can't speak for all young women, but I am willing to bet that many would be thrilled to wear the gown their mother wore. And for those who aren't interested or can't fit into it, your idea of recycling is compassionate, generous and sensible.
DEAR ABBY: My husband refuses to cover his mouth when he sneezes. He thinks that by "stifling" his sneeze he doesn't expel any particles. Besides being unhealthy, I feel it is gross for the rest of us. Is it possible to sneeze and not spray? — DUCKING FOR SHELTER IN OHIO
DEAR DUCKING: No. Some sneezes can travel up to a distance of 5 feet, expelling thousands of droplets into the air and onto surfaces. "Stifle" or not, your husband should cover his mouth.
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Outback Steakhouse Food Poisoning
Poisoned 5 years ago
Total all time reports: 1
Total all time sick persons: 1
"Had a steak and it tasted lilke propane gas and within minutes in the restromm with diarrhea and Nausea."
1 person had — diarrhea and nausea
More incidents from:
Creekside Buffet, 91 WA-108, Shelton, WA 98584, USA
Report Type: Food Poisoning
Symptoms: Fever Nausea Vomiting
"Ate at the buffet at 5 pm yesterday. Had steak fried shrimp,fried rice and some chicken skewers. It was the only stuff I ate since some eggs at 11 am that I always have. About 10 pm I got a fever and it felt like someone hit me. By11pm I... See More "
New York Fries - Pacific Centre, West Georgia Street, Vancouver, BC, Canada
Report Type: Food Poisoning
Symptoms: Diarrhea Nausea Vomiting
Newk's Eatery, Bayou Boulevard, Pensacola, FL, USA
Report Type: Food Poisoning
Symptoms: Nausea Vomiting
"I went in there as usual on Wednseday and they had $5 off special and my kid and I both got a salmon Caesar salad, which is usually are phenomenal. We both ate half for dinner and the entire next day my stomach was bubbling and I had diarrhea, my... See More "
WNB Factory #28, Spout Springs Road, Flowery Branch, GA, USA
Report Type: Food Poisoning
Symptoms: Diarrhea Nausea Vomiting
"I got a philly cheesesteak on 4/18/19 and about 1-1.5 hours later I experienced severe cramping followed by nausea, diarrhea, and vomiting. This kept me up for most of the night and symptoms are still persisting though milder now. The only food I ate earlier was day was prepackaged ramen... See More "
Stamford Road, Koufu Foodcourt @ SMU, University City Campus, Singapore
Report Type: Food Poisoning
Symptoms: Vomiting Nausea Diarrhea Fever
"l went to a food cour this Wednesday noon and started diarrhea that night. my temperature hit 41 degree in the past two days several time. Since yeasterday, I am in a hospital for treatment and not yet recovered"
Fullerton Road, The Pelican, One Fullerton, Singapore
Report Type: Food Poisoning
Symptoms: Diarrhea Nausea Vomiting
"My Girlfriend and I was celebrating her birthday at the pelican. We ordered the oyster and prawn platter. 4 hours later we both felt nausea and vomitted. Vomiting lasted till the next day afternoon. We went there on the 18th April 2019, table 22. Invoice 026-0000010066"
Eegee's, East Grant Road, Tucson, AZ, USA
Report Type: Food Poisoning
Symptoms: Vomiting Nausea
Meat and Shake
Report Type: Food Safety
Grand Palladium Jamaica Resort & Spa, Point Lucea, Lucea, Jamaica
Report Type: Food Poisoning
Symptoms: Diarrhea Fever Nausea Vomiting
"I became sick over thanksgiving 2018 with severe stomach cramping, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, ect. I got food poisoning from the jerk chicken ordered through room service within hours of eating it. Visited the on-site nurse to document it but she dismissed it as, "not being use to the native foods... See More "
Shiroi Hana, South 15th Street, Philadelphia, PA, USA
Report Type: Food Poisoning
Symptoms: Diarrhea Nausea Vomiting


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Parasite Grows In 18-Year-Old Girl's Dirty Contact Lens & Eats Through Her Eyeball!
"A South Florida high school senior nearly lost her vision after a parasite grew on her contact lens and began eating through her cornea. One of Ashley Hyde's eyes was red and throbbing but doctors couldn't figure out what was wrong. "They did multiple cultures where they scrape your eye," she said. "One time, they had to drill into my eye. It was really nasty."" -10 News
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