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Ask This Old House "Hanging a Flat Panel TV/Controlling Insects Without Pesticides" Master electrician Scott Caron helps a homeowner hang a flat panel television on the wall and conceal all the wiring. Back in the workshop, Scott shows host Kevin O'Connor examples of different types of electrical outlets. Then, Kevin, along with landscape contractor Roger Cook, plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey and general contractor Tom Silva, asks, "What Is It?" Afterward, Roger heads to Miami to help a homeowner control the insect pests in her yard without the use of pesticides. D
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Rick Steves' Europe "South England; Dover to Lands' End" Rick ponders Roman, Norman and Nazi invasions at Land's End. Then, he explores Admiral Nelson's flagship.G
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Rudy Maxa's World "Four Great Cities of Asia" Only three per cent of the world's population lived in cities in 1800s, but that number will swell to 70% by 2050. Cities in Asia underwent rapid growth in the past century, and "Four Great Cities of Asia" examines the remarkable evolution of the mega-city. From the world's largest city, Tokyo, to the colorful chaos of Delhi, and from the modern miracle of Seoul to the teeming streets of Bangkok, "Four Great Cities of Asia" is a passport to the high-tech marvels and back-street secrets of four of the world's most amazing cities. D
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Pati's Mexican Table "Hibiscus Flower" In Mexico, it's not uncommon to find both food and water deliciously flavored with hibiscus flowers. Commonly known as jamaica, they have an intensely herbal, fruity taste. Pati shows viewers where to buy these flowers and then shares recipes such as: Jamaica Water; Spinach Salad with Caramelized Pecans and Jamaica Vinaigrette; Steak Tacos with Jamaica and Jalapeno Syrup; Gourmet Jamaica Popsicles. D
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Rick Steves' Europe "South England; Dover to Lands' End" Rick ponders Roman, Norman and Nazi invasions at Land's End. Then, he explores Admiral Nelson's flagship.G


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Learners will explore the relationship between angular size, actual size, and distance by using their finger, thumb and fist as a unit of angular measurement. Includes teacher background, student data sheet, and extensions.
This is a lesson about designing and building an effective sunshade for a model MESSENGER craft. Learners will build a model of MESSENGER. They will use a scientific approach to solve problems and work as a cooperative team. They will discover their... (View More) own strengths, and those of others, and will witness firsthand the importance of both successes and failures. This is activity 4 of 4 for the Pre-K - 4 range of "Staying Cool." (View Less)
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This is a design challenge about heat transfer and insulation. Learners will apply the scientific method to design and build a container that will keep items cool when placed in boiling water. They will practice collaboration in team-building and in... (View More) teamwork. This is lesson 4 of 4 at the Grade 9-12 range of the module, Staying Cool. (View Less)
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This activity is about the discovery of water ice on Mars. Learners will record and graph temperature data and use a model of an ice-rich and ice-free surface on Mars to examine how ice content in the martian soil would impact the temperature of a... (View More) Mars microbe after impact. A student information sheet introducing the subject of ice and the search for water on Mars is provided. The activity requires access to a freezer the night before the activity. Note: Find the latest information and updates on Mars missions at the NASA Mars Exploration website (see Related & Supplemental Resources to the right). (View Less)
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This is a lesson about mapping objects using triangulation. Learners hunt distant meteorites using geometric properties and relationships, demonstrate and experience triangulation, and apply triangulation to directed and group-challenge mapping... (View More) activities. Activities, vocabulary words, and experimental extensions are included. This is lesson 2 of 19 in Exploring Meteorite Mysteries. (View Less)
This is a lesson about the path meteorites take to get from the asteroid belt to Earth and how rare it is for the Earth to be hit by a large asteroid. Three activities comprise the lesson. Learners will draw circles and ellipses to illustrate basic... (View More) shapes of orbits in the solar system (Activity A); construct a scale-model of the inner solar system, observe relative distances and sizes, plot paths meteoroids might take and manipulate models to demonstrate the ecliptic plane (Activity B); and graph the locations of Earth and a near-earth asteroid, observe the significance of time and space, and estimate when the asteroid might cross the orbit of Earth (Activity C). Activities, vocabulary words, and experimental extensions are included. This is Lesson 4 of 19 in Exploring Meteorite Mysteries. (View Less)
This is a lesson about impact craters; the relationships between crater size, projectile size and projectile velocity; and the transfer of energy in the cratering process. Learners will create plaster of Paris or layered dry impact craters and... (View More) conduct controlled experiments using mass and velocity as the independent variables. Energy calculations for advanced classes, and vocabulary words are included. This is lesson 6 of 19 in Exploring Meteorite Mysteries. (View Less)
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Learners will conduct an investigation, observe and record the physical characteristics of an unknown rock (meteorite), determine the mass of the unknown rock using math skills, determine the density of the rock, describe and classify a meteorite,... (View More) apply observations and knowledge to the process of a scientific investigation, present evidence to verify classification decisions, and explore concepts of spatial relationships. Completion of all parts of the lesson is necessary to identify the unknown. Advanced preparation and procedural tips are included. This is lesson 13 of 19 in Exploring Meteorite Mysteries. (View Less)
Learners will use simple sports balls as scale models of Earth and the Moon. Given the astronomical distance between Earth and the Moon, students will determine the scale of the model system and the distance that must separate the two models. This... (View More) activity is in Unit 1 of the Exploring the Moon teachers guide, which is designed for use especially, but not exclusively, with the Lunar Sample Disk program. (View Less)
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Flames shut down slumping Sharksby Aaron Vickers
CALGARY -- The Calgary Flames have finally found some home-ice advantage.
After losing seven in a row at home, the Flames made it four consecutive victories at Scotiabank Saddledome by beating the goal-starved San Jose Sharks 4-1 on Thursday.
"Sometimes it goes this way," said goaltender Karri Ramo, who made 27 saves. "The main thing is we kept working and nobody gave up when things were bad. Everybody learned from those and we started to do the right things. It's the same thing the other way, now. We can't get too high, just have to focus on doing the same things we've been doing."
Eriah Hayes' first NHL goal 36 seconds into the third period avoided a third consecutive shutout and ended San Jose's scoring drought at 160:36, but it wasn't enough to keep the Sharks from losing their third in a row in a four-day span.
"We're getting tons of chances, great opportunities right in front like that," Hayes said. "It's a little frustrating right now that the bounces aren't going our way. Once the bounces start going our way, we're going to be scoring a lot of goals."
After pouring 59 shots on Ben Scrivens and the Edmonton Oilers in a 3-0 loss on Wednesday, the Sharks got less than half that number against Ramo. They struggled to get pucks on goal in the first period, managing just three by the time Lee Stempniak opened the scoring at 9:41 and finishing the period with eight.
Off the rush, Mikael Backlund turned Matt Irwin inside-out before firing a shot that goalie Alex Stalock kicked right onto the stick of Stempniak, who converted for his eighth of the season and just his second in 25 games to put the Flames up 1-0.
The Sharks -- who came in averaging a League-best 35.3 shots per game -- returned to form in the second by firing 13 at Ramo but fell further behind in part to defenseman Mark Giordano's play at both ends of the ice.
Backlund's initial shot off the rush went well wide of Stalock. But the puck caromed off the end boards, out the other side and onto the stick of Giordano, who beat the Sharks goaltender before he could turn around to get set for the shot 3:38 into the period. The goal extended Giordano's career-best point scoring streak to eight games.
"I wouldn't have believed it [was possible]," he said of his streak. "It just seems like I'm getting a couple of bounces. I'm trying to be aggressive and it seems the puck's coming to me at the right spot."
Giordano was equally important at the other end.
Kris Russell's dump-in struck Stalock in the mask as the Flames went for a line change, but the quick outlet pass that followed sprung James Sheppard in alone on Ramo. Sheppard deked before sliding a backhander along the ice that got through the Flames goaltender, but Giordano shoveled the puck away from Hayes during the ensuing scrum to keep the Sharks scoreless through 40 minutes.
"Just lucky, pulled it off the line," Giordano said. "I don't know how the guy missed the second chance. I was playing goalie at that point, too, and didn't see where it went. I was waiting for them to raise their arms but it didn't happen."
It's the kind of bounce the Sharks haven't been getting of late.
"It was kind of squeaking through and I found the puck behind the goalie there," Hayes said. "I've got to put that one home. Their d-man came out of nowhere and made a nice play. I think it bounced off me, bounced off the post and somehow squirted out. I've got to bear down on that and put it in the back of the net."
San Jose got off the schneid by capitalizing on a turnover by Chris Butler, whose errant clearing attempt from the slot found the stick of Tommy Wingels. He dropped to Patrick Marleau, who fed Hayes for a shot that beat Ramo to make it 2-1 and end San Jose's scoreless streak on the 104th shot of the slump.
"I think we had a little momentum there, especially after getting so many chances the last couple of nights," Hayes said. "It felt good to get one behind the [goalie]. We're getting our chances. We just have to bear down on them."
Stalock, who saw his club-record shutout streak snapped at 178:55 in a 1-0 loss to the Los Angeles Kings on Monday, kept it a one-goal game after staring down Russell second before denying Backlund's one-timer at 6:50.
But rookie Sean Monahan restored the two-goal lead at the 13-minute mark, batting Joe Colborne's pass out of mid-air and behind Stalock for his team-leading 15th of the season. Jiri Hudler ended all doubt about the outcome by hitting the empty net with 1:46 remaining.


text: Sijun Forums :: View topic - WW2 Battle BoxArt - Need some advice! Log in to check your private messages Sijun Forums Forum Index >> Work in Progress View previous topic :: View next topic Author Topic : "WW2 Battle BoxArt - Need some advice!" jonwidejunior memberMember #Joined: 04 Aug 2008Posts: 2Location: Sweden Posted: Mon Aug 04, 2008 11:45 am Edit: I'm moving these posts to a new userID: AndreasWide, as my other name is already in use elsewhere. You know how it is with clients: Don't confuse them!Last edited by jonwide on Sat Aug 16, 2008 11:06 pm; edited 1 time in total Back to top Iceprismjunior memberMember #Joined: 07 Mar 2006Posts: 16 Posted: Wed Aug 06, 2008 2:13 pm I was about to comment on the first, and then i noticed the second one. I think you fixed almost everything I was going to comment on. I love the trees that are close to the camera and broken apart. It really helps get rid of the "clean" areas on the first painting. The first one gives me this American pioneer feeling when I look at it, and I think it's because it is much cleaner and my eyes are very drawn towards the pines on the right. If you're trying to add anything, my suggestion would be flames/flares/fires in the lefthand explosion. I think it could benefit from a small intense light source from the impact. Also, perhaps add some char to the trees if they were shot down or broken apart by gunfire. My last comment, and I might be completely wrong since I'm no military expert, is that most of the explosions look similar and vertical. If they are meant to all be vertical, I would add some small trails of shrapnel or earth flying in other directions from the impact. Might help break up the uniformity. I love the faces, especially homey on the radio, they are very believable. Back to top moranojunior memberMember #Joined: 18 Mar 2005Posts: 31Location: poland Posted: Wed Aug 06, 2008 4:22 pm are you alowed to show box covers before their publication? as for the comment ,well If I must done those covers I would do it way different,so much then I won't even comment. Taht ofcourse doesn't mean You did them wrong ,actually they look preety sweet. Only one thing need to be fixed in my opinion- is the attacking side - if not the title I would never guess they are finnish, maybe one desperated finnish soldier closer ,maybe even satbbing that soviet with a bayonet? Back to top jonwidejunior memberMember #Joined: 04 Aug 2008Posts: 2Location: Sweden Posted: Fri Aug 08, 2008 12:03 am Thanks for the feedback! Iceprism - good points, I will surely use some of your suggestions in my next update. The explosions are artillery from the russian side hitting water from a rather steep angle - hence the vertical pillar of water. But as you pointed out, some more randomness would help. As for the homey on the radio - thats me! Morano - to answer your first question: Yes. This is a small project being developed by a friend of mine, and he has agreed to take advice from other artists in forums like these. I agree that it's important to show one of the finnish soldier upclose and attacking. Thanks! note: I looked up your site: great stuff! Back to top Display posts from previous: All Posts1 Day7 Days2 Weeks1 Month3 Months6 Months1 Year Oldest FirstNewest First Sijun Forums Forum Index -> Work in Progress All times are GMT - 8 Hours Page 1 of 1 Jump to: Select a forum Digital Art----------------Digital Art DiscussionWork in ProgressGallery/Finished Work Miscellaneous----------------Random MusingsArchive : Sep99 - Dec00 You cannot post new topics in this forumYou cannot reply to topics in this forumYou cannot edit your posts in this forumYou cannot delete your posts in this forumYou cannot vote in polls in this forum Powered by phpBB © 2005 phpBB Group


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Communications cables will be considered abandoned if they're neither terminated at both ends with a connector or other equipment nor identified for future use with a tag.
(a) true
(b) false
Exposed communications cables must be secured to structural components by straps, staples, hangers, or similar fittings designed and installed so as to not damage the cable.
(a) true
(b) false
When it isn't practicable to install a primary protector grounding conductor of less than 20 ft in length in one- and two-family dwellings, a separate ___ ft communications ground rod must be driven and bonded to the power grounding electrode system with a 6 AWG conductor.
(a) 5
(b) 8
(c) 10
(d) 20
Communications cables installed in buildings must be listed as suitable for the purpose unless their length within the building doesn't exceed ___ ft.
(a) 5
(b) 25
(c) 50
(d) 100
You must install underground coaxial cables at least 12 in. from light or power conductors, even if they're installed in a raceway or nonmetallic cable, such as UF or USE type cable.
(a) true
(b) false
The grounding conductor used to ground masts and metal structures supporting antennas as well as each conductor of a lead-in from an outdoor antenna must be run in as straight a line as practicable from the mast or discharge unit to the grounding electrode.
(a) true
(b) false
A coaxial cable's outer conductive shield must be grounded at the building premises as close to the point of cable entrance or attachment as practicable.
(a) true
(b) false
All accessible portions of abandoned network-powered broadband cable must be removed.
(a) true
(b) false
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(a), true. Because 800.52(B) requires abandoned cables to be removed, this definition was necessary to clarify which cables can stay and which must go.
(a), true. The revised text in 800.6 clarifies that communications cables must be properly secured and protected from physical damage.
(a), 5 ft. An Exception in 800.40(A)(4) provides an alternative for situations when it's not practicable to meet the maximum 20-ft length restriction. It references the requirements of 800.40(B)(2)(2), which requires connection to an effectively grounded metal structure or to a ground rod or pipe no less than 5 ft in length and .5 in. in diameter.
(c), 50 ft. In general, communications cables installed in a building must be listed, but Exception No. 3 to 800.50 permits unlisted cable to enter the building for a distance of 50 ft.
(b), false. The 12-in. separation rule doesn't apply if the light or power conductors are installed in a raceway or nonmetallic raceway, or if the coaxial cables are installed in a raceway [820.11(B)].
(a), true. Per 810.21(E), you must run the grounding conductor for the antenna mast and/or antenna discharge unit in as straight a line as practicable from the mast or discharge unit to the grounding electrode. Failure to do so can cause lightning energy to be routed into the structure, rather than to the earth.
(a), true. This change to 820.33 adds clarity and makes this section consistent with other communications articles in the 2002 NEC.
(a), true. A new rule [830.3(A)] requires the accessible portions of abandoned cables, as defined in 830.2, to be removed in order to limit the spread of fire or by-products of combustion within a building.
Are you still confused by the Code? For additional information on Code-related topics please visit www.mikeholt.com or send an e-mail directly to the author at [email protected].


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Sharing an annotated map of our steady hundred miles or so ride from West Seattle to the rural roads of East King County last weekend. On this ride I ran over a slug, a snake, and saw Sir Mix-A-Lot's house. Also dived right to avoid a distracted driver and cleared an unseen drainage ditch that unsteadied our bikes like an IED had gone off. Shaking that off we continued to pedal and…
When we turned out of the trees into the sun, it was like the opening sequence of an action flick.
A cross-dissolve transition from shade to the sun and into a fast descent with twisties.
He's the climber and me the rouleur, and I did what was expected in this section.
Shift+click, click to a lower gear, and put the hammer down.
That curves ahead sign is my cue to GO!
Read the rest of the story in a free preview article from Issue 15 of our magazine that drops next month. It's shared ad-free in the Medium Bicycles Collection.


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Ginbot 7 Man Arrested for Assaulting TV Show Presenter in Virginia (Video)
A member of the opposition Ginbot 7 is facing criminal charges for allegedly assaulting Mesfin Bezu, a TV show presenter, based in Fairfax Virginia.
According to media reports, the man assaulted Mesfin while he was taping in front of the Arlington courthouse, Virginia, on January 15, 2015. When the Arlington police arrived at the scene, the individual already left the scene But he was later arrested and charged of assaulting a man. Please watch below


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It was a huge room and had hardwood floors. The light was streaming in from windows but it was very dusty looking. It was all cream colored walls and everything. Very neutral, no colors. There was a fireplace in the room and it had the fireplace set with the screen, the screen was folded and laying on the hearth and then the rest of the set was beside the fireplace where it should be. I thought wow this would be great in the salon. (I have a non-working fireplace in the salon). I then started to look around and found that there were a few rooms. In fact a whole apartment with a kitchen, bathroom and other rooms. It still was completely furnished. Dressers, mirrors, and even belongings of whoever had lived there. These I didn't really see in detail, just knew the things were there.
What bothered me most was the bed. It still had sheets and covers on it and the bed was unmade. I put my hand on the bed and thought "this person died here" I felt that they just left everything the way it was and never went into this apartment again. It wasn't scary, it was a very calm feeling in the rooms.
I then went out the same way I came in and looked where the door to the apartment would have been hidden. It was in my coat closet (not the one that I actually have in my home) to the far left and you could just see a small crack of light where the drywall didn't quite meet the top of the ceiling. I was able to break this seal and open up the apartment.
I usually don't remember my dreams but lately they have been coming on quite a bit.
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Coalition reminds community of July 1 deadline for impact statements
Elected, community and business leaders are reminding local residents and companies of the opportunity to share their story with the judge considering the sentence in the federal case against Tonawanda Coke.
On March 28, a jury found Tonawanda Coke guilty of violations linked to the release of benzene, which is a known carcinogen. The case, handled under the leadership of Western New York District U.S. Attorney William Hochul, is only the second successful criminal trial against the Clean Air Act in the nation. Sentencing for Tonawanda Coke and the company's manager of environmental control, also found guilty, is set for July 15. Individuals, organizations or businesses that believe they have been impacted by the company's negligence are invited to submit statements to the judge through the U.S. attorney's office. The deadline to submit an impact statement is July 1.
A team of stakeholders working together on behalf of residents in the greater Tonawanda-Grand Island region joined together to inform those in the community of the opportunity to provide personal impact accounts, which will be presented to the judge as he prepares to make a decision on sentencing. Participants include: Town of Tonawanda Supervisor Anthony Caruana as well as various town leaders; City of Tonawanda Mayor Ron Pilozzi; Grand Island Supervisor Mary Cooke; Congressman Brian Higgins; Assemblyman Robin Schimminger; Erie County Legislator Kevin Hardwick; Tonawanda Community Fund; Citizens United for Justice; the Wellness Institute; Town of Tonawanda Development Corp.; and the Ken-Ton Chamber of Commerce.
Tonawanda Community Fund organizer and Ken-Ton resident Jackie James-Creedon said, "A few years ago, a few of my neighbors and I became citizen scientists and collected an air sample not far from here because our air stunk and we wondered if this was why so many of us were sick. What we found that day was worse than we had ever imagined. We found benzene, a highly carcinogenic air toxin. A community and its people become stronger, healthier and more sustainable when they endure and overcome hardships. We have indeed suffered unnecessarily due to the negligence of this company. We can't turn back the hands of time and change what has already been done, but we will persevere together and make our community a better place to live, work and play."
"This verdict was reached because Tonawanda residents stood up and fought back," Higgins said. "Now we are asking for those who have paid the price in terms of health and hardship to come forward again and be heard as the legal system weighs penalties associated with the crime against this community."
"Tonawanda Coke has given a "black eye" to our community," Caruana said. "We pride ourselves on being a great place to live, work and play. Tonawanda Coke's violations are a direct contradiction to the quality of life that our town leaders try to instill on a daily basis. Many people think that Tonawanda Coke is synonymous with the Town of Tonawanda. We have already lost potential new businesses and new residents because of this association, despite the fact that most of the 20 square miles of the Town of Tonawanda is nowhere near the Tonawanda Coke plant! While Tonawanda Coke's actions have clearly tarnished the reputation of our community, more importantly, their actions have had a detrimental impact on the lives of our residents who live near their facility. The health-related problems and illnesses that our residents have endured, and will continue to endure, because of the blatant criminal actions of this corporation, must be what is first and foremost on everyone's mind."
"Over the years, many residents have been affected by the health and environmental consequences of Tonawanda Coke's negligence," Schimminger said. "While the media has reported on the air quality studies, the trial and community concerns, the stories of individuals and their families have, for the most part, remained in the background. Now is the time for these silent witnesses to share their experiences with the judge, who will determine the price Tonawanda Coke must pay for its criminal actions."
"The jury's verdict confirmed what the neighbors of Tonawanda Coke had been saying all along," Hardwick said. "Now it is up to Judge Skretny and the Justice Department to give these long-suffering citizens the justice they deserve."
Residents can either write their own letter or the Tonawanda Community Fund has also developed a printable form to provide details and ease the process of submitting a statement. The form is available through Higgins' website at: http://higgins.house.gov/. Residents should write their personal impact statements or complete the printable form and either mail them as directed or place them in drop boxes made available at the municipal buildings in the Town of Tonawanda, City of Tonawanda and Grand Island.
Additional information is also available on the U.S. Attorney's Office website at: http://www.justice.gov/usao/nyw/.


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Even though she was in the U.S. Air Force for six years, Rinda Edelman always knew she wanted to be an artist.
Originally from Colorado, Edelman's mother was in the U.S. Army. When she retired, they moved to Hawaii, where Edelman graduated from high school and eventually joined the Air Force.
"I've always loved art," she said. "Unfortunately there was not a lot of employment in Hawaii. Joining the Air Force kind of detoured me, but as soon as I got out I knew I wanted to do something in the art field."
Today, Edelman, 30, is living her dream, enrolled as a graphic design major at Moore. She transferred to the College last fall from Delaware Technical & Community College in Dover, Delaware, where her husband Michael is stationed in the Air Force. The couple have two young children.
"I originally started out as an interior design major at Del Tech but took a color and composition class and fell in love with it," she said. "So I switched my major to ad design. It goes hand in hand with the graphic design program here at Moore."
Edelman came to Moore after two of her professors at Del Tech – Joyce Newcomb and Donna Felton – encouraged her to visit the campus and take a tour.
"I came to Moore and really fell in love with the atmosphere and the environment," she said. "I absolutely love my classes and especially enjoyed a book arts class my first semester. It really opened me up to new things I hadn't done before, which is another thing I love about the classes here."
Even though she's a few years older than most of the students at Moore, Edelman said she never feels out of place because everyone is friendly.
"I've met a couple of students my age," she said. "I feel like everyone at Moore is very talented so the age gap doesn't really factor in."
Commuting from Dover each day for classes can be difficult, but Edelman said her husband is very supportive of her decision to go back to school. And they get help from family and friends.
"My husband was deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan several times in the past," she said. "I was in the military for two of his deployments. It was very hard. But we had lots of help from co-workers. Now that we're in Delaware it's easier because we have family in Pennsylvania."
When she's not busy with her studies, Edelman works on her website on ETSY, where she sells decals (wall graphics) and hopes to eventually have her own design business. She said she learned discipline and time management during her time in the Air Force, skills that have been helpful when it comes to her work at Moore.
"I like to see things through and get things done," she said.


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Mud in America & NE Lottery presents "In the Beginning…There Was DIRT!" Season Opener -Sat. Apr 26th, 2014eagle
Mud in America & Nebraska Lottery presents In The Beginning…There Was DIRT! -Season Opener -Sat. Apr 26th, 2014
2014…Playin' in the DIRT…–Season Opener! –Happy D Klown from 5:30-7:30pm
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Front Gates open at 5:30pm, Hot Laps at 5:30pm and Racing at 6:30pm. Front Gate Admission: Adults(13+) $10, Youth(6-12) $5 and Child(5 & under) Free.
Pit Gates open at 4pm. Pit Membership Fee(aka Pit Pass) $25. All drivers must have all their forms in as soon as possible. Late registration fee =$25. See Driver Info Tab of our website for all forms needed.
ALL minors(17 & under) in the pit area MUST have a signed minor waiver by their parents in front of a notary along with a copy of their birth certificate or valid driver's license. Minor=anyone under 18 years of age. All minors must be supervised by an adult. If minor is not supervised, they will be asked to leave the pit area. Must be at least 14 years old to enter the restricted pit area. No Waiver…No Entry!
No outside food or beverage is allowed into the front gate entrance. Thank you for your cooperation.
Thanks for supporting Eagle Raceway…America's Home Track!


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California establishes Marine Reserves!!
Posted 16 August 2006 - 01:38 PM
Subject: California establishes marine reserves!
After 7 years of study and negotiation, the California Department of Fish and Game protects 8% of central coast waters and restricts take from another 10%.
"This is about protecting the most precious places we have underwater, just as we did decades ago on land." said Karen Garrison of the National Defense Resources Defense Council. "What we have underwater is as precious as what we have in Yosemite." read more...
Light & Motion
Posted 16 August 2006 - 10:23 PM
Jellyfish Nut
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Posted 16 August 2006 - 11:04 PM
I can't wait to get snagged by some fishing hooks@! .....
all in all, it is a good idea that they have established marine reserves. I don't think they could satisfy everybody.
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Posted 17 August 2006 - 04:35 AM
This is one of the areas that we really tried to get designated a marine reserve. Unfortunately there has been some strong opposition and we lost this area. There were designated some nice reserves along other parts of Cannery Row and Point Lobos reserve was extended.
But I'm not sure they satisfied anybody.
Kathy Mendes
Posted 17 August 2006 - 09:39 PM
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Posted 18 August 2006 - 04:42 AM
I don't think they will prohibit diving except of course you can't enter Hopkins from the shore at Hopkins Marine Station. You can swim in from a boat. And Point Lobos requires reservations.
Posted 18 August 2006 - 07:56 AM
Light & Motion
Posted 18 August 2006 - 01:18 PM
After 7 years of study and negotiation, the California Department of Fish and Game protects 8% of central coast waters and restricts take from another 10%.
From articles in the local rags, I was of the understanding that this was a draft proposal which still has to undergo public comment. I am pretty sure is a long way from being a done deal.
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Posted 18 August 2006 - 08:28 PM
Posted 19 August 2006 - 07:29 AM
This has been going on for a very long time and I am sure this is the way it will be, no more public comment on this part of it. Maybe additions in the future.
Randy and I have been going to public comment meetings on this for approximately four years. Terry is right, the boundaries are set.
Posted 25 August 2006 - 11:10 PM
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Posted 04 September 2006 - 08:57 PM
How does this affect the Channel Islands? I saw a map, but couldn't figure out if the no take rules, etc. are going to be extended and by how much.
Jack, I think this only applied to the central coast for now. Word was recently their next focus would be So Cal, but then I heard that they still hadn't decided.
Barrett... are you sure scientific collecting is allowed inside the mpa's? That's super cool if it is. I wasn't at the meetings up there and was worried that might get overlooked. Collecting accounts for so little of any take and we really need the ability to select any site for study or collection/education purposes. Heh, just think... setting up MPAs and then not allowing scientists to study them... I think it's been done before!
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Kingston Fatberg
Over the past few weeks you can't have escaped the press coverage that has surrounded the now infamous fatberg lurking under Kingston, southwest London. If you have then you've most probably been hiding down a sewer yourself! The supposed 'bus sized' fatberg could have potentially pushed raw sewage up into homes and onto the streets of Kingston but how has this been allowed to happen?
Weighing in at a reported 15 tonnes this mount of congealed fat, oil and grease mixed with other revolting waste products was brought to the attention of local water authorities after local residents complained about having difficulty flushing their toilets. But how can its weight have been calculated when it hadn't even been removed. Surely the actual weight of a fatberg cannot be decided properly until the job is complete?
Subject to contrary belief we believe the fatberg is yet to be fully removed and in fact weighs a lot less than 15 tonne. Without the necessary equipment and technical know-how the removal of this particular fatberg will take a lot longer than expected, all the while still causing problems for local residents. Time and investment are an essential requirement when it comes to preparing yourself to undertake such specialist works. Megatron is a textbook example of this.
Megatron was commissioned back in 2008 when Hydro Cleansing invested over half a million pounds engineering this wastewater monster to our own personal spec. From our perspective we had three main objectives we wanted to achieve:
- Increase the capability of a single onsite vehicle, which also reduces our environmental impact and carbon footprint
- Cope with the inevitable migration from planned to reactive works
- Time efficiency, reducing job turnaround times
With Megatron now undertaking works that were previously relinquished, and with more units in the pipeline, Hydro Cleansing are more than capable of embarking on any major works or specialist projects all the while alleviating any concerns that the job is to big or can't be done at all.


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Burgers, Fries and everything nice perfectly describes Fast Food. From Chicken Nuggets To Tacos - It covers everything your taste buds mostly crave for when hunger strikes.
North Indian cuisine is all about thick curries with a desi twist added with countless number of masalas to make a scrumptious meal. A perfect duo of wheat or maida breads served with either delicious curries or lentils.
The cuisine of South India mostly comprises of these five ingredients - Coconut, Tamarind, Curry Leaves, Dried Red Spice and Rice. No South Indian dish be it a Masala Dosa or Utthapam is complete without a glass of Buttermilk or Rasam.


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Σαλόνια are the requisite έπιπλα to be arranged in all homes. They adorn the look of the home interior. Those visiting your house are impressed effectively, when they find your rooms well adorned by σαλόνια. It also tells a lot about your standard of life and financial strength. Σαλόνια, aside from being the status symbol, also provide the most comfortable sitting arrangements. Another term for a σαλόνια is καναπέδες. In a home setting, σαλόνια are generally perceived set in the living rooms, family rooms and so on. These are the places people tend to spend their maximum hours and so what else could be more exciting and snug than being settled in a σαλόνια, sipping the delicious coffee and rapt in gossip. Σαλόνια can accommodate more than one person and comes equipped with a back and armrests. One relax on them during leisure can make the studies lie over them cozily or even drift into slumber. There are various types of σαλόνια which are brought in to utilization under different contexts and situations and they are used for serving distinctive purposes and the needs. For detailed information, one must read this article.
Different kinds of σαλόνια in distinctive designs and the appearances that are brought in to use in out day-to-day lives are as follows:
- Loveseats: These are σαλόνια that are usually designed to accommodate a couple. These σαλόνια can not accommodate people more than 2. These loveseats are also usable in forms of sleepers or the recliners and they incorporate a back, a pair of arms and also 2 distinctive cushions.
- Settee: These are the long σαλόνια that offer the upholstered seat with a back and arm designed with an aim to offer a couple room for either sitting or even if they, they can align themselves in the reclining or sleeping positions.
- A sectional σαλόνια: Also, there are sectional sofas available that incorporate multiple divisions in them accommodating many people at a time.
Aside from above mentioned types of σαλόνια, there are several other sorts of σαλόνια available in market such as divan, chaise longue, the καναπέδες , ottoman, daybeds and futons. For detailed information, one must read this article.


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Blacknomi! Your ebony font is a sight for sore eyes.
"define brows" means, draw in your brows. Define the shape of your eye-brows.
"shades" refers to the various colors of eye-shadow.
"make the most of you looks" means, do what you can with what you have to produce the best result. "looks" is a noun, and it refers to appearance. e.g., his looks, his appearance; The way he looks, appears (verb) => his looks, his appearance (noun).
"take baby steps" means, go slow. Don't leap into the act. Take your time. Be careful. Do it with thought and care.
"an easy three minutes": 'easy' modifies 'three minutes'. E.g., a process that's easily done in three minutes.
I don't get what you're asking here:
1-It can go but it is there for certain emphasis. (need confirmation on this)
Student or Learner


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3T's sculpted track handlebar, "The Sphinx" (c) 3T
Choosing handlebar width is easy - nearly a no-brainer. But beyond that, what? A quick Google search turned up this paragraph from a fairly detailed article on fit written by Peter White:
Handlebar width (road & ATB) and drop for road style bars
A few brands of drop style bars come with a choice of how much lower the drop section of the bar is from the top. Unless you are a track sprinter or a criterium racer, you don't need the very deep drop bars. Most bars come in a selection of widths. Most people seem happiest with their hands positioned on the bar at about the same distance apart as the width of their shoulders, so that your arms are roughly parallel when reaching to the bar. When determining stem dimensions, try the different bar widths available, starting with one that's the same as your shoulder's width. Then see which works best for you.
Again, width is almost a no-brainer - for most people a handlebar close in size to the distance between their "shoulders" is the best choice. But then what? Think of all the variables involved in the relationship between the rider's hand position and their ability to control the bike, operate the brakes and the shifting mechanisms and feel good doing so...
Manufacturers don't seem to offer much help, either! I've used the Deda Newton (anatomic) bar in width 44cm (measured by Deda outside-to-outside; in Cinelli, for example, I'd be a 42) for the better part of nine years. My Pinarello came with a more traditional round bar with shallow drops. The reason that I most like the Newton, and the factor that has kept it on all of my bikes for nearly a decade, is that it allows for the creation of a fairly flat, consistent platform at the junction of the "STi Lever" (aka shift/brake lever) and the bar - the hand position described as "riding on the tops" or "riding on the hoods." (I'll post a picture of what I'm talking about soon.) This certainly wasn't possible with the stock bars that came with the Prince. I did, however, like the fact that I had a variety of positioning choices while in the drops with the stock bars - something that really isn't possible with the anatomic shape of the Newton. I know Deda came out with a new bar based around what they call the "Deda Rapid Hand Movement (RHM) design initiative" but can I still create that level junction like I can with the Newton anatomic? Do we even have a language to talk about this?
The answer, of course, is who knows, because Deda doesn't discuss this in its marketing literature, and Competitive Cyclist's product verbiage doesn't include much on the topic (see below). Why aren't we talking more about different handlebar options? Or are people discussing this, and companies focusing on it - and I just can't come up with the info via Google. Thoughts? I've turned-off comment moderation in hope that we can get a discussion going on this topic. And please, by all means, if there is some rec.bicycles.tech archive or forum with a matrix comparing all of the market's current handlebars in scenarios with each of the three main STi lever shapes - Shimano, Campy and SRAM - please let me know.
2010 Deda Elementi Zero100 Alloy Handlebar product description from Competitive Cyclist:
This bar is an iteration of RHM that appeals to traditionalists. The drop is a fairly round curve, though the radius of the curve is tighter at the top and increases as it goes down. It isn't quite a traditional even radius that you'd find on Deda's deep or shallow traditional-style drop bars, but it is still fairly round. Like all Deda road bars, the Zero100 can have aero bars mounted on the center section. Deda only recommends use of their own aero bars, but others can fit. Deda would prefer people use Deda stems with their bars, but the warranty isn't contingent on the bars and stem being from Deda. They also say that even though Deda measures clamp area of the center section of their bars as 31.7mm, it is essentially identical to other manufacturers' 31.8mm (save manufacturing tolerances). Both are 1.25", just Deda takes the metric fraction 31.75mm and rounds down, while everyone else takes the same fraction and rounds up. The Zero100 has 128mm of drop and 75mm of reach. Both are measured outside-to-outside. The bar comes in 40, 42, 44, and 46cm widths, measured outside-to-outside..."


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The other day, I took city transit home after a long summer's day at work. It gets pretty hot here in the desert, and I was happy to ride home in the refreshing air-conditioned bus.
As I sat down, I noticed a pamphlet on the cushion beside me. The cover, featuring a multiethnic set of people looking off into the distance, bore the phrase "What is the Purpose of Life? How Can You Find It?". Sounds like a good read, I thought as I picked the pamphlet and began to peruse it.
It turns out I'd succumbed to the wily ways of the Jehovah's Witnesses. As I looked up from the pamphlet, I noticed that at least a dozen like it were strewn across the bus. These were left for bored riders like me to pick up.
Now, there's nothing inherently wrong with that. As a matter of fact, I rather admire the gumption of individuals who exercise free speech in new and inventive ways. And while I don't agree with the message of the Jehovah's Witnesses, that's not my particular beef, either.
What is really bothersome about this pamphlet and others like it are the subtle and not-so-subtle tactics of persuasion employed by the authors. These tactics are used to bolster an argument that cannot be sustained by other means. Although "What is the Purpose of Life?" attempts to convert new believers by the discussion of fact and the force of logical argument, it deals in falsehood and uses some of the oldest dirty logical tricks in the book.
Rather than playing fair, this pamphlet tries to win you over using linguistic tricks. One of the oldest tricks in the book is to slip a tainted word into an argument quietly, then depend on that word to make your case. Let's get specific; here's a passage from the pamphlet that uses this trick in a classic "teleological argument":
Who can tell us what the purpose of life really is? Well, if you were to visit a machine designer and saw him working on a complicated piece of machinery that you did not recognize, how could you find out what it was for? The best way would be for you to ask the designer.
What, then, of the magnificient design we see all around us on earth, such as in all living things, down to the smallest living cell? Even the much smaller molecules and atoms inside the cell are wonderfully designed and orderly. What, too, of the marvelously designed human mind? And what of our solar system, and our Milky Way galaxy, and the universe? Did not these awesome designs require a Designer? Surely he could tell us why he designed such things.
Well, hey, this argument seems at first glance to make some kind of sense. Notice the use of the word "design" here, however. It's very important in the argument. How? Well, let's refer to the definition of the word design (thanks to Webster!):
Notice something about all of these definitions? All of the verbs are active, involving someone carrying something out. All but one of the nouns assume purpose as well, someone to plan, scheme, aim, arrange or invent. Definitionally speaking, the word "design" implies a "designer".
By slipping the word "design" into their argument, the Witnesses make the conclusion of their argument inevitable. Once the reader accepts that design exists, there must be a designer by definition.
The one exception to this definitional rule involves the definition "pattern." A pattern does not imply purposeful action of any kind. While design requires a designer, a pattern most definitely does not require a patterner.
Here's where the trick of the teleological argument lies. When beginning their argument, the Jehovah's Witnesses use the "pattern" definition of the word "design". They ask us to marvel at the patterns we see in the universe. But by using the word "design" they appeal to our linguistic knowledge. We linguistically accept that the word "design" implies pattern, but we also linguistically accept that the word "design" implies a designer. The reader is expected to accept the argument because it makes linguistic sense, not because it makes logical sense.
To make this point clearer, let's replace the word "design" with "pattern", and repeat the Witnesses' argument:
What, then, of the magnificient pattern we see all around us on earth, such as in all living things, down to the smallest living cell? Even the much smaller molecules and atoms inside the cell are wonderfully patterned and orderly. What, too, of the marvelously patterned human mind? And what of our solar system, and our Milky Way galaxy, and the universe? Did not these awesome patterns require a Patterner? Surely he could tell us why he patterned such things.
With the simple replacement of a word with its functional synonym, the argument is exposed as nonsense. Of course a pattern doesn't require a patterner. We now can think of many counter-examples. A crack in a roof permits tiny drops of rain to fall on my head, but not large palm fronds. That's a pattern - was it purposefully designed by an architect? No; in fact, my house's architect would probably be embarassed to observe such a pattern. Rocks on a mountaintop are often sharp and uneven. Rocks in a riverbed, on the other hand, tend to be smooth and even. That's a pattern; did someone make the pattern occur intentionally, perhaps with a lot of steel wool? Of course not; it's the result of a natural, nonconscious process. The teleological argument falls flat on its face once its definitional cover is taken away. The Witnesses have relied on a trick couched in the language of logic to sway readers.
British astronomer Sir Bernard Lovell, referring to the chemical composition of living organisms, wrote: "The probability of...a chance occurrence leading to the formation of one of the smallest protein molecules is unimaginably small.... It is effectively zero."
Similarly, astronomer Fred Hoyle said, "The entire structure of orthodox biology still holds that life arose at random. Yet as biochemists discover more and more about the awesome complexity of life, it is apparent that the chances of it originating by accident are so minute that they can be completely ruled out. Life cannot have arisen by chance.
....And a professor of physics, Chet Rayno, states: "I am dazzled...Every molecule seems miraculously contrived for its task."
Elsewhere, the pamphlet cites luminaries as varied as Jimmy Carter, Elie Wiesel and Stephen Jay Gould. The use of famous and respected people to bolster an argument is called the ad hominem trick: those who respect cited figures are less likely to disagree with their claims.
There are two problems with the ad hominem trick. First, the basis for people's respect of famous figures like those cited above is often very specific. That means their expertise is limited. What do astronomers and physicists know about the biochemical composition of living organisms? Not much, because they aren't biochemists! The reference to these high status individuals is meant to browbeat the reader into thinking that they must be right, simply because they're smart enough to have earned a PhD. This is a sloppy argument.
The second problem is one of omission: a reference to authority in this case replaces the solid foundation of careful, rational argument. The Witnesses make the mistake of embracing rational argument for the purposes of conversion and at the same time abandoning it when rational argument leads to undesirable conclusions, or simply when easier tactical maneuvers suffice.
Faced with increased prosperity, "What is the purpose of life?" tries a new twist. The pamphlet argues that money can't buy you happiness:
"Many people in both Eastern and Western lands feel that the main purpose in living is to acquire material wealth. They believe that this can lead to a happy, meaningful life. But what of people who already have material wealth? Canadian writer Harry Bruce said: "A baffling number of rich people insist they are not happy." He added: "Polls suggest a terrible pessimism has infected North America...Is anybody happy out there? If so, what's the secret?"
Indeed, what is the secret? A reader of this pamphlet would understandably conclude that money isn't the secret, and might therefore be more susceptible to religious arguments later on. The problem is that the Jehovah's Witnesses have perpetuated a factual falsehood to prop up their arguments. Check out this figure:
This figure shows the average income of people who reported being "very happy," "pretty happy," and "not too happy" on the General Social Survey from 1972-1991. It looks like the happiest people are also the richest, while the least happy are also the poorest. Money, it seems, does buy happiness. And if money can buy happiness, who needs religion?
The Witnesses point out these trends for two reasons:
This second reason is interesting because it suggests a social theory of Armageddon: a rise in the factors outlined in the Book of Revelation leads to a rise in the probability of Armageddon, which means you'd better repent pretty quick.
What would this social theory of Armageddon say about the probability of God's Kingdom in the next few years? While it is certainly true that crime, drug abuse, disease, divorce, hunger and earthquakes are bad things (although divorce certainly isn't always bad) that occur in our lives, the Witnesses' main factual error is to assert that these things are especially nasty in our current time. They aren't; if anything, these trends are positive. Let's look at their factual claims one by one.
Matthew 24:7, as the pamphlet points out, predicts that in the days of the apocalypse, "there will be food shortages and earthquakes in one place after another." Translated into the language of the social theory of Armageddon, an increase in hunger and an increase in earthquakes each lead to an increase in the probability of Armageddon.
Let's consider earthquakes. Are they on the rise? Not according to the U.S. Geological Survey. They point out that the average number of "major quakes" of Richter strength 7-7.9 across the world for the 20th century overall is 18 per year. But since 1969, the globe's averaged only 13.9 major quakes per year. The global average number of earthquakes in the 20th century for "great quakes" of 8 and above Richter strength is once per year. But since 1969, the globe has had fewer "great quakes," at the rate of one every year and four months. In other words, earthquakes have lately been on the decline.
What about hunger? Hunger is undeniably a pressing problem in the world, but is hunger on the increase? Peter Uvin's review piece, The State of World Hunger, provides information on the calories of food available to the average person in various regions of the world. Let's look at the dietary energy (calories) available per person in various regions of the world over time:
As this image shows, caloric intake has increased over time. Other research has demonstrated that the percentage of those "chronically underfed" in the world has decreased from 36% to 20% in the years from 1970 to 1990. As Uvin puts it:
The picture that emerges, then, is more positive then generally assumed: the incidence of hunger in the world has declined significantly, and fewer people are undernourished now that 15 years ago, notwithstanding the addition of approximately 1.1 billion people to the Third World's population.
Of course, when 20% of the world's population is underfed, we should be upset and angry. But the point here is that, contrary to the claims of the Jehovah's Witnesses, hunger is on the decrease, not an apocalyptic increase.
The Jehovah's Witnesses cite two trends heralding the second coming: an increase in sexually-transmitted disease and an increase in disease in general. Unfortunately, they're wrong on both accounts.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention keeps track of sexually-transmitted diseases in the U.S. over time. They include AIDS, Gonorrhea, Syphilis and other sexually transmitted diseases in their count. What's the trend? In 1970, there were 693,200 observed cases of STDs. In 1980, the total peaked at 1,074,000. At the time when Ronald Reagan proclaimed it was "morning in America", a lot of people must have been ruing the night before. Since then, the STD total has decreased: 989,600 in 1985, 870,100 in 1990, and only 534,100 by 1995, the last year for which statistics are available.
Well, if STDs aren't on the increase, maybe disease in general is on the rise. Or maybe not. Let's look at three trends: the rate of infectious and parasitic diseases in general, the rate of digestive system diseases and the rate of injuries. I didn't pick these three out of a hat, by the way; they're the three categories described since the 1970s in a great book of general statistics, Statistical Abstract for the United States.
So what's the trend?
All three categories of illness have decreased over time. The Witnesses are wrong again.
Drug Abuse
Oh, well. Maybe at least the Witnesses got it right when it comes to drugs. After all, everyone else is always talking about how the drug problem is spiraling out of control, right? Mind you, we're not talking here about drugs, the chemicals we use for medical purposes on a routine basis, we're talking about druuuuuugs, the chemicals that, if you use them, will immediately cause lunacy. Cynicism aside, the Witnesses describe an epidemic of increasing drug use. Is this the case? Again, let's look at data from the Statistical Abstract for the United States. Here's the trend for various drugs:
Gee, looks like if there's a trend at all, it's for a decrease in drug use over time. Makes you wonder what the fuss is all about, doesn't it? At any rate, if a flood of drug-induced frenzies is supposed to signal Armageddon, it ain't coming soon.
Let's look at divorce. Remember the social theory of Armageddon: as divorce increases, Armageddon becomes more likely. What's the scoop on divorces? To answer this question, we look at the divorce rate, the number of divorces per 1,000 people in a given year. The following graph tracks the U.S. divorce rate over time:
According to this data, the divorce rate peaked in the early 1980s. If there ever was a time for the coming of God's Kingdom, the early 80's would have been it. Since then, the divorce rate has been on the decline. By 1996, the last year for which data is currently available, the divorce rate was at its lowest in twenty-three years. If divorce is truly a herald, don't look for the four horsemen just yet!
The authors of the pamphlet assert that "Everywhere, there is a rise in crime, especially violent crime" and that "Disregard for life and property grows." Is this true? Let's consult the FBI's Uniform Crime Reports. The latest available crime statistics, those for 1998, show that the number of both violent and property crimes decreased that year, by seven percent in each category. What's more, the total number of crimes committed has decreased for seven consecutive years. The number of crimes is at its lowest point in fourteen years.
But wait, it gets even better. The crime rate is a more accurate record of trends over time, since numbers of crimes can rise or fall simply as the number of people rises or falls. By measuring the number of crimes committed per person, the crime rate takes these changes into account and more clearly measures the average person's experience of crime. Guess what? The crime rate measured by the FBI is at its lowest point in twenty-five years. This information, which is widely available, directly contradicts the Witnesses' apocalyptic claim.
The Jehovah's Witnesses' social theory of Armageddon is certainly interesting. Unfortunately, its predictions are not borne out by empirical reality. This represents a trend in the Jehovah's Witnesses' literature to lay out arguments and make bold claims about the way things are, while those bold claims fail to meet the standards of truth.
Now, there are certainly a few problems with the line of argument. The biggest problem is that if we should act according to the "true nature" of the world, we shouldn't be subscribing or unsubscribing to world views just because it makes us happy -- we should behave according to the way things are. In addition, it might be more holy to act according to a moral code rather than to act in a self-serving manner. But the Jehovah's Witnesses have introduced these weaknesses in their own argument. In trying to prove a point, they've strayed from the path of "truth" and moved on to hucksterism: if you buy into my religion, you'll get happiness you can't get elsewhere. The Witnesses not only sell their soul here, but they do it making a claim that isn't even factually correct. Whoops!
The general pattern of persuasion in the Witnesses' work is clear: by hook or by crook, through poor logic, by omitting facts, by the presentation of outright falsehood, by any means necessary, conversion must occur. For an organization that prides itself on its own perceived moral rectitude, this is a shameful approach that must be confronted. Remember this article the next time you hear that familiar knock on your door, then try out a few of these points on 'em. You'll help to replace deception and manipulation with factual accuracy and plain sense.
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After six weeks, peripheral insulin sensitivity significantly improved in 18 patients who received feces from lean donors compared with those who received an autologous transplant (P<0.05), said Anne Vrieze, MD, of the Academic Medical Center in Amsterdam, and colleagues.
There was also a trend toward improvement in hepatic insulin sensitivity but it wasn't significant, they reported at the European Association for the Study of Diabetes Meeting here.
"This confirms the potential role of gut microbiota in the disturbance of glucose and lipid metabolism in obesity," Vrieze said during the presentation. "The challenge is to use this knowledge to develop therapies."
John Buse, MD, PhD, of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, cautioned that the researchers didn't yet present data on actual differences in gut bacteria after transplantation, but the idea was promising.
"It's interesting," he told MedPage Today. "There's little data, so it's hard to tell. But it's a cool idea."
Fecal transplantation programs -- while far from common -- actually are already in place at a few centers in the U.S. based on some evidence suggesting efficacy in tough-to-treat gastrointestinal infections with the bacteria Clostridium difficile.
Since the gut plays an active role in regulating hormones that impact both obesity and diabetes associated with obesity, the focus has expanded to bacteria in the gut.
Animal studies affirmed an association between obesity and gut microbiota, as animals given bacteria from the feces of obese mice had a significantly greater increase in total body fat than those colonized with a "lean" microbiota, Vrieze said.
But data on a clinical roll for gut microbiota are scarce.
This pilot study is the first randomized controlled trial in humans of fecal transplantation for metabolic dysfunction.
Vrieze and colleagues enrolled 18 obese men ages 21 to 65 with metabolic syndrome who weren't taking medication for their condition and who hadn't used antibiotics in the last three months. All of them kept a food and exercise diary over the study period.
Vrieze said her institution already has an approved fecal transplantation program approved for the treatment of Clostridium difficile, so they applied the technology to their own study.
All patients had jejunum biopsies and a bowel lavage to clear their own native bacteria. They were then randomized to either allogenic transplant of feces from lean male donors or autologous transplantation.
Vrieze noted that all feces were screened for parasites and Clostridium difficile, and blood samples confirmed the absence of several infections including HIV.
Excrement was collected from morning stool and inserted into patients via a duodenal tube.
The researchers found no changes in weight in either group after six weeks. Vrieze said they had expected some weight loss since it was seen in animal models, but it proved not to be the case in humans.
However, there were significant improvements in peripheral insulin sensitivity after six weeks in the group that received feces from lean donors compared with those who had an autologous transplant (P<0.05).
This group also had improvements in hepatic insulin sensitivity, but it wasn't significant (P=0.08).
Triglyceride levels fell significantly for the lean transplants compared with the autologous transplants, but returned to normal after 12 weeks, Vrieze said.
"This is probably a dose-response relationship," said Michaela Diamant, MD, PhD, of VU University Medical Center in Amsterdam, who moderated the session, noting that it appeared that the benefit would be greater with more transplants.
The researchers also saw increased inflammation in both groups following transplant, and cytokines are currently being analyzed. Jejunal bacteria are also in the process of being assessed to determine specific changes to the gut microbiome.
She noted, however, that there were no changes in patients' diets or their physical activity levels that would have accounted for changes in insulin sensitivity.
Vrieze added that there were no adverse events associated with the treatment but warned that its small size was a limiting factor.
Other researchers were also cautious that there were not yet data on changes in the gut microbiome.
"You have to ask what other material do you introduce when you perform this transplant," Diamant said.
The researchers reported no conflicts of interest.
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European Association for the Study of DiabetesSource Reference: Vrieze A, et al "Metabolic effects of transplanting gut microbiota from lean donors to subjects with metabolic syndrome" EASD 2010; Abstract 90.


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CAMBRIDGE, Mass. – For the fifth year in a row, the MIT women's lacrosse team received three All-Conference accolades from the New England Women's and Men's Athletic Conference (NEWMAC). Katie Kauffman and Stephanie Leger received their first accolades from the league after being placed on the First and Second Teams, respectively, while Erica Little collected her second straight Second-Team selection.
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A. Gastric sleeve surgery is one of the newer bariatric procedures that have been gaining popularity. This surgery might be a good option for you if you have a BMI (body mass index) of 40 or above or if you have a life-threatening problem related to your weight.
The procedure removes about 85 percent of the stomach. Because of the removal, the stomach isn't able to hold as much food, and therefore aids in weight loss. The sleeve refers to the shape of the stomach after the procedure.
This procedure also removes the part of the stomach that produces gherlin, a hormone that stimulates appetite. The removal of this hormone doesn't completely rid the person of his or her appetite, but instead lessens it dramatically.
In gastric sleeve surgery, the bariatric surgeon makes a few small incisions as opposed to the usual one large incision made with general bariatric surgery. This procedure also leaves the bowels and digestive system in-tact, rather than re-routing it as in gastric bypass surgery. Because of this, the gastric sleeve surgery has fewer complications.
Patients that have undergone gastric sleeve surgery have lost, on average, 55 percent of their excess weight within 18 months following their surgery and have gotten rid of health complications such as diabetes and high blood pressure. Relieving the body of excess weight will truly help it to regain its strength, stamina and overall performance.
It is important to remember that this surgery is not a quick fix. Proper diet and exercise are still crucial in order to attain and maintain a healthy weight. This surgery will greatly aid that process, but it's still up to the individual to make the change in lifestyle.
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A student director finds a personal connection with 'Sunday'
When the time came for Yale School of Drama student Ethan Heard to zero in on his third-year directing project, he didn't think he would choose a musical.
Heard has loved musicals all of his life -- working on 30 of them by the time he was 18 -- but he thought his Drama School project probably should be something more "serious."
Fortunately, for him and for us, Heard's adviser talked some sense to the young man and as a result we have a new production of Stephen Sondheim's Pulitzer Prize-winning show "Sunday in the Park with George."
The production is set for public presentation at the University Theatre in New Haven, starting Friday, Dec. 14, and running through Thursday, Dec. 20.
"My adviser said, `I require you to put a musical on your short list. You love them. And you need something that makes you wake up every morning loving what you do,' " Heard recalled during a recent interview.
The director has been working like a demon to put the finishing touches on his musical, but he is glad he listened to his adviser.
"I've been working on the show for months now and it has been continuously exciting," Heard said of plumbing the depths of Sondheim's modern classic about French painter Georges Seurat and the creation of his masterpiece "A Sunday Afternoon on the Island of La Grande Jatte."
Through the story of one painter's struggle to balance his life and his art, Sondheim managed to show the challenges all artists face. Heard said everyone working on the show has felt a deep connection to it.
The decision to do the musical has been reinforced by events that could never have been foreseen by the director, such as a recent visit to Yale by the Tony-winning actress Victoria Clark, who was part of the original production, and who dropped in on a rehearsal after a master class to lend her support to the company.
"A lot of stars have aligned on this production," Heard said, adding that when Sondheim himself heard about the Drama School staging, he suggested that one of the students do new orchestrations rather than license earlier ones.
"I am blown away by our small orchestra," Heard said of the work his orchestrator and musical director Dan Schlosberg has done with the nine-piece group. "It is so much richer and fresher than I imagined."
The third year project is meant to sum up and show off what Yale School of Drama directors have learned and what they will be able to do after they leave New Haven.
For Heard and his collaborators, "Sunday in the Park with George" seems like a perfect summing up before their send off.
"It's full of challenges for actors and designers, which makes it great for graduate students," the director said of working up to the high standards set by Sondheim and his book writer James Lapine.
"I gave a speech the first day about how much (this show) resonates for us this year, with us going out into the world," Heard said. "It's all about business and art and the personal choices each one of us has to make in our romantic and family lives.
"It is so inspiring to (deal with) Seurat ... a single-minded genius who sacrificed everything. I think what some productions of the show miss out on is the real suffering he went through. The songs are so gorgeous that they can let you off the hook if you're not careful."
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