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Cannabis' Impact on Health Justifies Its Legalization, Not Its Criminal Prohibition
The theme of the November issue of the academic online journal CATO Unbound is "If Not Now, When? The Slow Rise of Marijuana Reform."
I have the lead essay in the journal, which also features forthcoming contributions from NORML's Executive Director Allen St. Pierre and other notable drug law reform advocates.
Below is an excerpt from my commentary, entitled, "Cannabis Impact on Health Justifies Its Legalization, Not Its Criminal Prohibition."
via CATO Unbound
In July 2011, the Obama Administration rebuffed an administrative petition filed by a coalition of public interest organizations, including NORML, which sought to reassess cannabis' Schedule I status under federal law. Yet little if any scientific basis exists to justify the federal government's present prohibitive stance, and there is ample scientific and empirical evidence to rebut it.
… Ultimately, … none of the potential health risks associated with the adult, responsible use of cannabis in any objective way justify the substance's present Schedule I prohibitive status or legitimize the use of state and federal force to restrict consumers from engaging in the plant's production, distribution, or consumption. Nor do they justify the Obama Administration's present heavy-handed attempts to interfere with the rule of law in states that have enacted policies that diverge from that of the federal government's.
The concerns raised by federal lawmakers and the present administration regarding the potential health implications of cannabis do not validate the drug's continued criminalization. Just the opposite is true. There are numerous adverse health consequences associated with alcohol, tobacco, and prescription pharmaceuticals – all of which modern scientific inquiry has determined to be far more dangerous and costlier to society than cannabis – and it's precisely because of these consequences that these products are legally regulated and their use is restricted to particular consumers and specific settings. Similarly, a pragmatic regulatory framework allowing for the limited legal use cannabis by adults would best mitigate the health risks associated with the drug's use and abuse. At a minimum, this framework would require federal lawmakers to reschedule cannabis from its archaic and unscientific Schedule I prohibitive status. At best, such a scheme would demand that cannabis be 'descheduled' and removed the from the federal Controlled Substances Act altogether.
You can read my entire essay here.
Continue to check back often to the CATO Unbound website as several other essays on the topic, including a commentary by LEAP's Norm Stamper, will be added to the site and discussed in the coming days.
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November 10, 2011
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It's not a health issue with our country. It's all the money our government makes on marijuana being illegal. Even if it means ruining peoples lives by arrest or worse.
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The intelligent few among our elected officials are very aware of the dangers (or lack thereof) of cannabis. They are the ones that have chosen to accept bribes in the form of lobbiest payouts in exchange for their greedy souls. They (people like Richard Nixon, John Boehner, and Lamar Smith… to name a few) have done more harm to this country than any terrorist organization has ever been able to do. It is an outrage that these cretins continue to wield power in a country like America! Them, and the sheep that cowardly follow them disgust me and other true Americans that believe in freedom and human rights.
Thank you ever so much Paul for all your brilliant efforts to end the idiotic prohibition of the cannabis herb!
All I know is these fucking DEA agents better sleep with one eye open! Those assholes should be raided and treated JUST the way they do to us pot smokers and growers. I mean from all possible ways that this is ABSOLUTE BULLSHIT our government harasses, oppress, suppresses, discriminates, imprisons, and even MURDERS us. There is no doubt pot is safer than alcohol. Just because we choose to use pot doesn't mean we should be treated this way. Violence doesn't appear to be the answer to anything, BUT IT SURE AS HELL GETS THE MESSAGE ACROSS. Are you ready DEA? An eye for an eye. You fuckers better be prepared to be treated JUST THE WAY WE WERE. Maybe there isn't a hell, but we'll surely make it hell on Earth for you fuckers!
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Since the Whitehouse loves their fear mongering through the olden days rants… lets go with that.
Remember this line?
"Marihuana influenced negroes to look at white people in the eye, step on white men's shadows"
Obama being a black man and has admitted to using MJ, is now looking all American Colors in the eye and not only stepping on their shadows, he is downright stomping on our Constitutional Rights like it is a shadow of the past.
Time for you to go, not because your Black but because you are a very inept POTUS.
Readers of this blog have to really love Obama's Nobel 'Piece' Prize winning foreign policy agenda, his Not Cozying-Up to Lobbyists, his Transparency in Government, his stalwart Constitutional Law back-ground, and his 'Science-Based Policy Making' administration. LOLZ.
All over the Internet, I read bloggers that make excuses for Obama, just because he is the 'lessor of two evils' (they claim) when it comes to supporting his re-election. I am not so certain that McCain would have gotten the USA into any more wars than Obama has, done anything more than Obama to support the TBTF Banksters & Crony (Monopoly) Corporations, or waged as strident a foreign & domestic 'War Against People' Drug War as Obama.
Don't get me wrong — I do not support the vast majority of the Neo-Conservative Republican agenda any more than I support the Neo-Liberal Democratic agenda. Both are evil, and both are Corporatist centric. Except for a (now) splinter of the Tea Party that represents populist, libertarian, anti-corporatist, and anti-prohibition ideals, it's difficult to discern the differences between these two political parties. And I'm not taking about 'campaign-mode populist 'talking points', but actual rubber-meets-the-road legislation (and Executive Orders).
What this country needs is a vibrant, active, politically successful 3rd Party revolution that offers real populist small-'d' democratic alternatives to the Big Two Parties, both evil and corporatist. Don't ping me on the few individual politicians of the Big Two Parties that are the exceptions, rather than the normal. The inmates are running the asylum and they are not doing a very good job of it, but surprise surprise, they are getting substantially richer, these 'servants of the people'.
Science-based foreign and domestic policy-making should have de-listed cannabis / hemp from the CSA Schedule of Narcotics nearly 50 years ago when the Shafer Commission Report came out. With the Federal government itself owning US Patent #6630507 issued in 2003 regarding cannabis as medicine, it should already have been a slam-dunk to re-legalize cannabis /hemp at that point. or at the very least de-criminalize & de-schedule these plants and their derived products. Honesty in government, and respect for democratic processes as detailed in the Constitution & Bill of Rights should have prevailed.
Obama is a 'place-holder' CEO in Corporatist (Police State) Amerika who deserves not re-election but impeachment. I cannot even listen to the sound of his voice any more without the taste of bile in my mouth — I have to read his propaganda speeches instead. Do I have Voter's Remorse, having voted for Obama in 2008? You betcha!
Everyone knows the drawbacks are outweighed by the benefits all the way around. Even the Feds know that.
Like with Penn State, the best way to avoid scandal is to keep everything hushed up the way it is. No one gets smeared as long as the dirt is kept under the rug, but as soon as legalization occurs all the shit everyone has sticking to them will see the light of day.
Keep running the economy into the ground.
It's looking like we'll have to have the double dip soon.
It could be avoided if the supercommittee essentially recommends and follows through with cannabis legalization.
Hold on, it's gonna be rough sailing on the double dip.
They asked for it!
i like what brian said the shit is so true "it causes the white women to sleep with the negros" or "it makes the negros think they are as good as the white man" total bullshit from the getgo. harry anslinger was a total fagot who prob came home one night to find his wife smoking chron and getting reamed by a black dude and outlawing cannabis was his vengeance and what i just said is prob so true its scary…


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Assoc Professor
Barry Molloy
One of the things I find exciting about archaeology is the diverse ways that you can participate in it. Since completing my undergraduate, I was involved in working in professional field archaeology in Ireland, continuing when possible throughout my PhD. I took part in many field projects with more specific research orientation, and on one such I had the fortune of working at the site of Keros in the Cycladic Islands of Greece. This led to my first professional appointment as a Research Associate with the director of the site, Colin Renfrew, at the McDonald Institute for Archaeological Research at Cambridge, immediately after completing my PhD in 2006. In 2007 I began a collaboration with Barbara Hayden excavating the site of Priniatikos Pyrgos in East Crete, which was to continue until 2010. After the 2007 field seasons at both projects, I was appointed to an Irish Research Council postdoctoral fellowship at the UCD School of Archaeology until 2009, looking at Irish Bronze Age weaponry and warfare. I had the good fortune to continue contributing lectures and being involved in research there until 2011, while also undertaking a research fellowship at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. In 2011 I was presented with the enviable choice of taking a two-year Marie Curie Fellowship at the University of Sheffield or a three-year CARA fellowship between Sheffield and UCD Dublin, though chose the former opportunity. Hot on the completion of this, I was invited to be a visiting lecturer at the Masaryk University of Brno, completing a very busy 2013. Since then, I had a quiet 2014, followed by a very busy 2015 lecturing in UCD and initiating a new excavation at the Neolithic to Bronze Age site of Gradiste Idjos in Serbia. Following this, I took up a second Marie Sklodowska Curie fellowship at UCD School of Archaeology looking at regional diversity in Bronze Age smithing crafts in Europe. In 2017 I was awarded a European Research Council Consolidator Grant valued at 2 million Euro to conduct a new research project entitled "The Fall of 1200BC: The role of migration and conflict in social crises at end of the Bronze Age in South-eastern Europe." Following this award I took up a position as Associate Professor at the School of Archaeology, specialising in European Prehistory.
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Roller blinds on plastic windows - thispractical, beautiful and original design method. These products are universal. They successfully combine the comfort of curtains with the practicality of blinds. In the manufacture of products of this type, completely different fabrics are used, both in texture and color. Therefore, the buyer will not have much difficulty in choosing the option that fits his interior.
Need to know: roller blinds on plastic windows are made of dust-repellent fabrics, so they require only minimal maintenance.
Using curtains of this type creates betweenwindow and an air layer, which on summer keeps cool in the room, and in winter - heat. Roller blinds on plastic windows produce two types - open and closed.
An open system is a fabric that is uniformlyis wound on an open shaft. It is fixed to the window with the help of special angles. In its lower part, the fabric has a weighting agent, due to which it lies flat on the opening of the window or its leaf. All elements of such a curtain can be made in one color. A special fishing line - a guide - is stretched behind its fabric. As a result, when a draft or inclined position of the leaf, the tissue does not depart from it. The closed system differs only in that the shaft on which the fabric is wound is closed by means of a special box.
Today, roller blinds on plastic windowsare an interesting and original innovation, with the use of which the windows look modern and original. In addition, in addition to the aesthetic effect, curtains of this type help to regulate the illumination of the room and do not allow direct sunlight in excess to get into the room. Thus, the interior objects do not burn out, and the room receives a quality light protection that other types of curtains can not provide.
"Zebra" - roller blinds of a new type forplastic windows. This is an interesting design solution. They are ideal for both office and home, the interior of which is made in a modern style. Curtains "Zebra" are made of modern fabric, combining a transparent and opaque stripes, located horizontally.
If necessary, reduce the amount of solarlight indoors opaque bands that are made wider than transparent, shift and close the lumen. This is how the roller blind works. The installation and maintenance instructions for this product are attached to each set. The material from which these curtains make does not require cleaning, since it does not accumulate dust. If necessary, the curtain can be cleaned with a dry soft brush. If suddenly a stain appears on it, it can easily be removed with a damp sponge. It is not necessary to remove the construction or disassemble it.
Another advantage of these curtains- the possibility of fixing them not only on the window, but also on the ceiling. At any kind of fastening all its elements and the control mechanism are closed by overlays and an aluminum casing that improves a kind of a design.


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Happy Habitat Creates Color, Comfort and Style
Their blankets are a big piece of cozy art.
Karrie Dean always felt she was a designer, so she decided to fashion her own job after she was laid off from an advertising company. She designed a position for her own new business creating beautiful products that make a lot of people happy.
Any regrets after her layoff lingered only briefly as she got busy with Happy Habitat, designing comfortable and beautiful throws and pillow covers with vibrant patterns, a pleasant dose of comfort and a thrifty versatility.
Launching and Learning
Not everything came together overnight, but she did get the business launched in August 2011.
Although Dean is not a formally-trained designer, she was determined to learn. After reading voraciously and watching videos on YouTube about designing and materials, and after making numerous sketches, she decided she was good with patterns and needed to decide how to use them.
She wanted environmental-friendly materials, so she chose recycled cotton as the main ingredient for her throws. "It is good for the earth," she said about the recycled cotton, which comes from pre-consumer fibers and clippings collected after the cut and sew process. The product is used again rather than being discarded.
Dean said an entrepreneur must learn that he or she may not be able to do each task. After deciding patterns were her gift, Dean realized she needed some artisans for the production. She found two brothers on the East Coast who do her knitting and who have become an integral part of the team.
Artistic Throws
Happy Habitat features eco-throws, eco-pillow covers and eco-minis, all emphasizing the environment. The full-sized throws are 50 by 60 inches and are described on her website as "big enough for one blanket hog, two adults who really like each other or a mom and two kiddos who truly have no sense of personal space." The minis are designed for children, or as a lap blanket, and are 30 by 40 inches.
Dean said throws became her obsession because they are the perfect canvas and have an almost universal audience. They are a piece of happy art that provides window panes of color on a bed or even folded on a shelf, she said. No matter where you use them, they make a difference.
They can be used for blankets, for decorations on sofas and chairs, floor decorations, for wall decorations, for poncho sweaters and even for ground cover for picnics. "They are a big piece of art that is cozy," she said.
Toss a colorful throw into a white-decorated room, she said. "That one thing just changed your habitat," said Dean. "And that's why I design these blankets. Simple, immediate happy."
Throws Far and Wide
Happy Habitat's market is international as well as domestic. The company ships to Australia, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, France, Germany, Hong Kong, the Netherlands, Spain, Switzerland, Sweden and the United Kingdom.
Happy Habitat has rock stars for customers, but Dean just loves to see her work sprawled across a sofa, on a wall or being used for a decoration with other people's furniture creations.
It is particularly rewarding for Dean to see some of her favorite designers use the throws. "I love Orlando Soria's work. He recently took some pics with my throw on his sofa," she said.
Her advice to other entrepreneurs is to produce a quality product that you would want to buy.
"Be yourself, be authentic," she said. "Do the hard stuff, the stuff that takes a long time, the stuff that takes a lot of brain power, the stuff that seems menial. Those are the important things that you learn from and that stand out in the end."
Success often leads to an entrepreneur wondering how much farther they can go with a business. Although Dean has big ideas for the future, she doesn't want to the focus to become commercial production to the detriment of the art.
I want to be big while still being small," she said. "I am still building what I started."


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Building the Foundation for Your New Business
Small businesses play a vital role in the growth of our economy. Did you know that over 1 million businesses are started each year? The harsh reality is only about 20 percent survive past the first year. Planning is everything! Prepare to start a successful business: Evaluate your entrepreneurial abilities Marketing strategies Financial resources Legal form of organization Tips to prepare & present your business plan If you are considering starting a business, this FREE seminar will provide valuable information that may help your business be among the 20 percent that survive.
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here's the code(roughly of course), wondered if it can be done:
That's the gist of it, is it legal? and of not, maybe someone can suggest something. I also have a hunch the calculation for hours > 40 is wrong if anyone can tell me what that is I'd really appreciate it - math just aint working for me todayCode:Case 2: /*Find hourly workers salary */ Printf Please enter hours worked Scanf(%d, &hours) Printf (Please enter hourly wage) scanF(%d, &wage) If(hours <= 40){ Salary_2= hours * wage } If(Hours > 40 ){ Salary_2 hours * wage + hours> 40 *wage * 1.5{ } Printf(The employees pay is : %d , salary_2)
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One of Disney's most popular animated feature films, Frozen is based on the Hans Christian Anderson classic, The Snow Queen. The story is about a prophecy that traps an entire kingdom in eternal winter, so Anna must go on a journey to find the Snow Queen. Will she be able to put an end to the icy spell?


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Geo-Strata, 2011
|A sculpture. Two 1.5 metre glass tubes containing stratified layers of sands, soils, stone, carbon. The central layers compose of a small, compacted section of man-made detritus – artefacts of mark-making and record. These are carved stone, clay tablets, parchment, printer text and circuit boards.
The sculpture is a based on the scientific practice of geological core drilling. The piece was photographed in bogland (Co. Wicklow, Ireland), which are natural repositories.
For more, see Unearth 2012.


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Botox/Xeomin/Dysport (Neurotoxins)
Neurotoxins are a purified protein that blocks receptors at nerve endings, preventing release of acetylcholine, a neurotransmitter, thereby preventing muscle contraction. Neuromodulators are used to improve the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles by relaxing the muscles of the face into which it is injected, and to prevent future wrinkles.
It takes from 4-7 days to see optimum results for Neuromodulators. You may require additional units at a subsequent follow-up visit within two weeks to complete the injection series to obtain the goals we have discussed. 10-50 units per area is only an average and is by no means the standard. Males usually require more than females. People with stronger muscles may require more. Neuromodulators will not fill any wrinkles/lines; they relax and smooth the moving lines, not stationary wrinkles. The results from a Neuromodulators can last anywhere from 6 weeks to 4 months or more. The duration will vary from patient to patient.
Juvederm Ultra Plus, Juvederm Ultra, Juvederm Voluma, Radiesse, Belotero, Restylane, Restylane Silk, Restylane Lyft, Perlane
Most fillers are a hyaluronic acid that has a light, gel-like consistency which acts like a sponge to absorb water. It is already found in our connective tissue and when injected into the dermis, it fills in lines and restores volume in lips, cheeks, and under the eyes. Each filler has unique characteristics that makes it appropriate for volumizing different areas of the face. Thicker fillers such as Juvederm Voluma are great for cheek augmentation and last up to 2 years while Belotero and Restylane Silk are thinner and finer fillers which can be used for lines around the lips or hollows under the eyes. Radiesse is the only filler that is a calcium based product. Fillers come in a 1 cc syringe and generally speaking, unless you are only doing your lips, you may require more than one syringe. Radiesse the only filler that is used with a 1.5 cc syringe, is great for cheeks and smile lines. Radiesse has been shown to promote collagen production as the calcium product is degraded by the body where it was injected. Fillers generally last up to one year but will degrade sooner in places that have more movement such as lips.


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In the beginning of December, DiploMom and I enjoyed a brief afternoon outing to celebrate our anniversary. We explored some of the areas near the consulate and enjoyed an appetizer at a wine and cheese shop before we eventually had an early dinner. We even managed to see the third location of the Orozco murals in the city that I had not seen yet, in a University of Guadalajara building. Oh, and a final stop for some gelato before catching an Uber back home.
Birthday Boy
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Hacienda El Carmen
Just about another 15 minutes down the highway from Guachimontones is the Hacienda El Carmen Hotel and Spa. We had heard how beautiful the place was, so we had planned to go have lunch there after we finished at Guachimontones. I could have spent all day wandering the property and taking pictures. A return visit for an overnight stay, sans kiddos, is definitely needed.
About an hour outside of Guadalajara is the archaeological site of Guachimontones, of the Teuchitlan tradition, which features the only circular pyramids in Mesoamerica. The society that existed here began perhaps as far back as 300 B.C. It makes for a perfect day trip, especially when one is looking to keep the kids occupied. It is a fairly small site, nothing like the other Mayan ruins in Mexico, but it makes for a nice break from the city.
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City Views
Recently, we finally decided to get on the Global Entry train. We were able to apply and handle the in-person portion here in Guadalajara, thanks to the American Chamber of Commerce providing some space. We had to go to an office building in the Providencia section of town and we were able to enjoy some nice views from the 17th floor.


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Durham County - NC - Public HealthHome
Information for Parents of Project BUILD Youth
Project BUILD serves youth between the ages of 14-21. Project BUILD staff will meet with your child 2 to 3 times per week at home, school, or in the community. We do not serve youth without parental consent. All Project BUILD services are provided at no cost to participants, and do not conflict with any Medicaid services that the youth may be receiving.
Project BUILD sponsors regularly scheduled activities that include the following:
- Monday Night Group from 5 p.m. - 7 p.m. - Youth participate in skills-building group sessions designed to help them develop social skills; improve relationships with parents, peers and others; and introduce them to valuable information about educational opportunities, employment options, and health services. Monday night group sessions are held at 414 East Main St. Human Services Building.
- Summer Camp - Project BUILD hosts an annual summer camp for youth ages 14-17. Summer camp is offered 3 days per week at no cost to families, and youth participate in athletic, outdoor, artistic, cultural, educational and social activities.
- Evening/Special Events - Project BUILD participants have the opportunity to become involved in youth events such as Kids Vote, My Brother's Keeper, and other educational and socially uplifting activities.
Project BUILD personnel can provide bus passes or can transport youth if we have consent from parents to participate in Project BUILD activities.
Please check out our Parent Fact Sheet for more information about the program, including service delivery, rules, and youth expectations.


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Congratulations must go to President Obama, his family, team and all of his supporters for securing a second term as President of the greatest country in the World. If you were looking at this election from afar or did not care who would win, you would have to say the President ran one of the best elections ever. Instead of America discussing big issues of the day including jobs, economy, gas prices, the President made his campaign about social issues such as condoms, the Lilly Ledbetter Act and Big Bird. However to quote the Vice President, "You got to have skin in the game", and Conservatives had plenty of skin in this game.
You can easily identify plenty of reasons why Mitt Romney lost. They range from he was the wrong person to run, the Tea Party dragged him to far right, he was to moderate, has flip flopped too much, he did not clearly break down his economic plan, his failure to beat Obama in the third debate and he pandered to much. However one thing is clear by this result, when the economy and jobs should have been the issue, Mitt Romney could not close the sale to America.
The review of this election needs to happen and happen quickly so problems can be resolved and reorganize groups for the next battle. However I do have a couple of fears:
- Firstly I fear everyone in the media and the Republican Party will focus entirely on the election loss and forget about current and future issues.
- Secondly the line of "Blame the Conservatives" is coming and coming most forcefully by Republicans.
- Thirdly and this line is already starting to be spun (started about 5 minutes after election loss by Governor Huckabee), the Republicans need to start reaching out more to single women under 30 and minorities. Conservatives need to watch this space very carefully and monitor what exactly the Republican Party plans and does.
So where do Conservatives go from here? They need to hold steadfast and they need to continue the journey that VP Paul Ryan spoke of in the campaign "We will not replace our Founding Principles, We will reapply them" and remember the words of Thomas Paine "Tyranny like Hell, is not easily defeated". There can be no doubt that last night was an incredible defeat to the Republican Party, but Conservative Principles such as life, liberty and pursuit of happiness are still alive today and need to be fought for.
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I was about as useless yesterday as I supposed I would be though the cold did seem to lessen in strength over the course of the day. I managed to get one piece remade and a couple of cat ear headbands almost remade. I somehow managed to get distracted halfway through their creation and only remembered that I was working on them hours later. So guess what I get to finish this morning? Yep, the cat ear headbands. I already listed them as if they were done because my brain fog made me do it. Hopefully I am more acutely aware of myself and my surroundings today. If my spelling is any indication, it should be a little better, not nearly as many red lines popping up while I write this morning.
Though I was lost in my own little world yesterday, I was aware of the scary weather beating down on the east coast and I hope everyone on that side on the country is staying safe and I'm equally grateful for the boring, if hot weather that our area generally receives.I don't think I could handle it if the sky started attacking.
So today, it's more resting up so I can kick this cold and more cat ear nonsense, but not much else. I'm crossing my fingers that this is the last day of illness so I can get to the art project sitting untouched on my dining room table. I don't have much faith that I'll get round to it, but writing about it does put it squarely in my thoughts so when the fog clears I can at least address its existence. So off to it then. Have a safe day weather beaten world.
Tuesday, October 30, 2012
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James scores 43 as Cavs beat Raptors 128-110 in Game 2
TORONTO (AP) Watching LeBron James at shootaround, Kevin Love knew something special was in store.
Maybe not the fadeaway jumpers James kept making, each seemingly with a higher degree of difficulty than the last, but he was sure there would be something.
''This morning you could just sense it,'' Love said. ''He knew what was at stake, he knew us getting another win here was going to be huge for us. He came out and he played that way from the jump. You could just sense that he was going to have a special night.''
James had 43 points and 14 assists, Love added 31 points and 11 rebounds, and the Cleveland Cavaliers beat the Toronto Raptors 128-110 on Thursday to take a 2-0 lead in their second-round playoff series.
James delivered the first 40-point, 14-assist game in NBA playoff history, according to the Elias Sports Bureau.
He added eight rebounds, narrowly missing his second straight triple-double, and connected on 19 of 28 attempts in a performance so dominant that the beleaguered Raptors' city was being called ''LeBronto'' by the time the night was over.
''He got it going and he was feeling it,'' Cavs coach Tyronn Lue said.
James, meanwhile, gave credit to Love, who shot 11 for 21 and missed matching his career playoff high by one point.
''It was great to see that performance out of him,'' James said. ''He's our All-Star power forward. That's a huge game for him.''
J.R. Smith scored 15 points, Jeff Green had 14 and George Hill 13 as the Cavaliers posted their eighth consecutive postseason victory over the Raptors and halted Toronto's four-game winning streak in Game 2s. The Raptors entered 6-1 all-time when playing Game 2 at home.
''Love got going on us and that was a difficult matchup for us,'' Raptors coach Dwane Casey said. ''We have some matchup issues all over the court.''
DeMar DeRozan scored 24 points and Kyle Lowry had 21 for the Raptors. Toronto won a team-record 59 games and finished as the top-seeded team in the Eastern Conference this season, but was easily shoved one step closer to a third straight postseason exit at the hands of James and the Cavs.
Jonas Valanciunas had 16 points and 12 rebounds and Fred VanVleet scored 14 points, but the Raptors lost back-to-back home games for the first time all season.
Toronto matched Houston by going 34-7 at home in the regular season, and went 3-0 at home against Washington in round one. The Raptors had not lost consecutive home games since dropping Games 3 and 4 of the second round to Cleveland last May.
The series shifts to Ohio for Game 3 on Saturday night. Toronto has gone 0-5 at Cleveland over the past two postseasons, losing by an average margin of 24.2 points per game.
''Sometimes when you're put in tough situations, that's what brings the best out of you,'' DeRozan said. ''That's what point we're at now.''
Unfortunately for the Raptors, James insisted the Cavs aren't satisfied with their 2-0 lead.
''We will not let our guards down,'' James promised.
The Cavaliers, who tied a postseason low with three turnovers, are 21-3 at home against Eastern Conference opponents in the playoffs over the past four years.
The Raptors, who let a 10-point lead slip away in a 113-112 overtime loss in Game 1, were up 54-45 midway through the second quarter but saw their lead dwindle to 63-61 at halftime.
Cleveland took control as Smith scored six points in an 18-5 spurt to begin the third quarter. The Cavs outscored the Raptors 37-24 in the third to take an 11-point edge into the fourth, and Toronto didn't challenge again.
''That's kind of what won the game for us,'' Lue said of Cleveland's big third quarter.
James was on target in Cleveland's game-changing third quarter, connecting on seven of 10 attempts and scoring 15 points. Love added nine as the Cavs took a 98-87 lead to the fourth.
Cavaliers: The 24 combined points by James and Love in the third matched Toronto's total for the quarter. ... The Cavaliers are 18-1 in playoff series when they win Game 1.
Raptors: Lowry made his first six shot attempts. ... Toronto made 11 turnovers and has 25 in the series, compared to nine by the Cavs. ... Lowry led Toronto with eight assists.
Serge Ibaka shot 0 for 5 and scored just two points in 12 minutes, and did not return after making a turnover and missing a shot in the first two minutes of the third. Ibaka has nine total points in the series so far.
''Serge hasn't been himself,'' Casey acknowledged. ''I don't know what it is.''
After a pair of verbal confrontations with Cleveland's Kendrick Perkins in Game 1, rapper Drake stayed out of trouble in Game 2. Before the game, the NBA asked the Raptors to tell Drake to tone down his act. The three-time Grammy winner has been Toronto's global ambassador since 2013. Drake shook hands with NBA Commissioner Adam Silver when Silver passed by Drake's courtside seats to do a television interview in the second quarter.
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The newer versions of Dayton 2LKR9 grinder are light gray. Rather than dark gray. I changed the photo below to the new color.
If you want a slow speed grinder then I would go with a $125 Rikon 80-805, 1/2 HP, 8" Slow Speed Bench Grinder from Amazon. Or a $245 Rikon 80-809, 1 HP, 8" Slow Speed Bench Grinder from Amazon. But you don't really need 1 HP.
I love my new bench grinder! I purchased it in Sept of 2012.
I had to replace a 10 year old Delta 8″ bench grinder that was giving me trouble.
The Grinder
It is a Dayton Bench Grinder model # 2LKR9. 8″ x 1″ wheels, 3450 RPM, 3/4 hp, 120 volts, 7 amps.
It only cost me $210 from Zozo Tools on the web. This is a very good price for an industrial quality grinder. This grinder comes with a cast iron base and impressive cast iron wheel guards. Good quality 3/4 HP motor.
When I first powered on this grinder on I got this "WOW" feeling. This is a quality tool! It runs really smooth and sounds great! You just want to turn on the grinder and admire it!
The grinder comes up to speed fast when turned on and coasts for a long time after you turn it off.
I really like the 21″ width of this grinder. When grinding a tool, I don't have trouble with the tool handle or my hand hitting the "other" wheel. The center to center distance between the wheels is 16.5″.
Beware! The grinder comes with dust collection hoses. Metal working dust collectors are explosion proof. Woodworking dust collectors are not explosion proof and thus CAN NOT be used. I just discarded the dust hoses.
Grinding Wheels
The 8″ grinding wheels that come with the grinder are better than the low quality ones that typically come with cheap grinders.
On cheap grinders you mount the grinding wheels onto the motor shaft by pushing them up against a washer or C ring. The washers flop around and make it hard to mount the wheel so it runs really true.
The wheels on this grinder run really true! Because, the grinder comes with these fancy aluminum "Inner Wheel Flanges" that slip over the shaft. The flanges have a wide face that registers against the wheel on one end, while the other end extends back down the shaft into the grinder where it registers up against the motor.
You can't teach and old dog new tricks. So, I decided to replace one of the grinding wheels with my favorite grinding wheel. A Norton 8″ x 1″ x 1″, Gemini, Alundum (Aluminum Oxide), 100 Grit, Fine, Grinding Wheel. In some places it is listed as 100/120 grit. Norton part# 88280 or part# 07660788280. Zoro part# G12205592, stock# 6A092. Beware, this wheel use to be a gray color with a colorful "Gemini" label on it. Norton has changed the color and packaging. The wheel is now a brown color with a boring blue Norton label. Same great wheel! Not to soft and not to hard. Not to fine and not to course.
Use Drill Bushings
Most 8″ grinding wheels come with a 1″ mounting hole and these plastic bushings so you can mount them on a grinder with 5/8″ diameter shaft. The nested plastic bushings may cause wobble.
I use steel Type "P" Drill Bushings rather than plastic bushings. There are precision ground to 0.0014″ tolerance. Type "P" = Headless Press Fit. 1″ outside diameter, 5/8″ inside diameter, 1″ long.
2 of Zoro part# G3591761, or Mcmaster-Carr part# 8491A562
The Tool Rests
The tool rests that come with grinder are better than average. But, I discarded them because I really like the Wolverine Grinding system from Oneway.
Cheap Grinders Cost More!
The wheels on this grinder run true! Thus this grinder does not require those fancy Wolverine Wheel Balancers from Oneway.
Other 8″ grinders go for $120 to $150. Wheel balancers are $70 each.
$120 + $70 + $70 is $260. My new grinder was only $210.
10 years ago you could buy a cheap grinder that did not require wheel balancers to run true. It seems those days are long gone.
Not Variable Speed
I was looking for a 2 speed or variable speed grinder when I found this grinder. I wanted 1725 rpm to 3450 rpm. I could not find a good or even reasonable quality 8″ variable speed bench grinder. I decided to live with this 3450 rpm grinder because I liked the quality and I personally only use 3450 rpm. The variable speed was for my friends and students.
Dayton does make a very similar 8″ variable speed grinder model #2FDB6. But it is 1.5 hp and thus costs $470. To much! It also makes a similar 1725 rpm grinder model #2LKT2. But it uses 10″ wheels. To large! No good!
I only like 8″ grinders. I do not like 6″ grinders. I can't grind my tools to the shapes I like on a grinder with 6″ wheels. If 6″ is ok with you then Dayton does make a similar 6″ variable speed grinder model
#2FDB5 for $278. Beware! Dayton makes other 6″ grinders but the wheels are not 1″ wide. They are only 3/4″ of an inch wide. To narrow!
Zoro Tools
I found Zoro Tools on the web. http://www.zorotools.com/
I have purchased a few things from them. Low prices! No problems.
My New Grinder Stand
I mounted my new grinder on a new grinder stand. It's my 2nd generation stand. My 1st generation stand was good. This one is even better. A friend was over last week and, he really liked the height of my grinder. Center of grinder wheel is 46″ off the floor.
I like having my grinder mounted on a stand that I can easily move around the shop as needed. My new stand is built on a base I purchased from Grizzly tools a long time ago. It is 32″ tall. I just saw a very similar stand for less at Harbor Freight.
Here is what my new stand looks like:
More photos are here: http://www.carlford.info/blog_images/cbf_grinder_stand
The stand is made out of 3/4″ local hardware store plywood. I buy the better, almost cabinet grade $38 plywood. The stand is sturdy because I lock the plywood pieces together with 3/4″ wide by 1/4″ deep dado groves. All joints are glued and screwed. All exposed plywood edges are belt sanded before assembly so they look nice. Sizes: Top platform 19″ wide by 11″, Middle platform 20″ wide by 10″, Bottom platform 20″ wide by 13″, Back 8″ wide by 19.5″, Middle platform supports are 9.5″ wide by 6.25″ + 0.5″ for dados.


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Designed by Emil Loeffler in 1923 the course spans 152 rolling acres. The well maintained course features undulating fairways, a variety of scenic holes, and firm, fast greens that will test your game.
Many improvements have been made to the course with the addition of many forward tees and removal of some problematic trees allowing more air and sunlight to get into formerly damp areas.
Bunkers are being overhauled and the course is better than ever! Players of all ability levels can choose from 4 sets of tees ranging from 6504 to 4159 yards.


text: Siniora has denied US interference The approval, reached late on Thursday at the cabinet's weekly meeting, came despite objections from the minority ministers of the Hizb Allah group and its Shia Muslim ally, the Amal Movement, who warned against American interference now that the country is free of Syrian influence. "We have knocked on the doors of all the countries that could help us," Prime Minister Fuad Siniora said. "We are not facing an ordinary criminal... We are taking all measures in our hand. We will seek assistance to provide our forces with all the tools and programmes, equipment and also training so that we can live up to this challenge." A team of FBI experts is in Beirut to help in the investigation of the latest bombing, which targeted prominent TV anchorwoman May Chidiac last Sunday. Chidiac lost her left leg and arm in the blast and is still in intensive care. International helpSiniora said that in addition to the United Nations, Lebanon approached Australia, Belgium, Britain, Canada, China, Egypt, France, Japan, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United States for security assistance. Britain, Egypt, France, Qatar, Russia and the United States agreed to provide training and equipment, he said. "We do not trust America, nor trust its attitudes, promises, intelligence or projects"Shaikh Naim Kassem, Hizb Allah European Union External Relations Commissioner Benita Ferrero-Waldner said on Friday in Beirut that the 25-member EU was fully ready to help Lebanon consolidate security. "We will do what we can to help the Lebanese government re-establish security," Ferrero-Waldner said after holding talks with Lebanese Foreign Minister Fawzi Salloukh. "We are ready to support the Lebanese state if it has concrete requests." Sunday's bombing was the 14th explosion in Lebanon in the past year. The most devastating blast came on 14 February, killing former Prime Minister Rafiq al-Hariri and 20 other people in Beirut. Violent campaignThe government has said it was helpless to identify who was behind the campaign that ensued. Siniora has warned of more violence as a UN investigation into al-Hariri's assassination that is targeting Syria and its Lebanese allies nears its end. Beirut newspapers reported a heated, five-hour cabinet session on Thursday that was dominated by the issue of foreign assistance. Hizb Allah and Amal ministers objected to the government's plan to seek foreign security assistance. "We expressed our viewpoint and our objection and we adhere to it," said Energy Minister Mohammed Fneish, a Hizb Allah member. American involvement is a sensitive issue. It is opposed by Hizb Allah, which Washington brands as a terrorist group, and other pro-Syrian factions. SuspicionsHizb Allah's deputy leader, Shaikh Naim Kassem, has said the FBI agents were "suspicious and dangerous". Lebanon is still investigating the death of Rafiq al-Hariri "We do not trust America, nor trust its attitudes, promises, intelligence or projects," Kassem said in a statement published on Friday. "We do not want America's intelligence or its investigation. America launched a war on Iraq with false intelligence information and this scandal was evident to the world." Kassem said when the Americans intervene in Lebanon, "this means that the Israelis are present with their interests and policies". Accusations Anti-Syrian groups have accused Syria and its Lebanese security allies of involvement in al-Hariri's killing, accusations that Damascus has repeatedly denied. Al-Hariri's murder triggered mass protests and intensified international pressure that forced Syria to withdraw its troops from Lebanon in April, ending nearly a three-decade domination of its smaller neighbour. Four pro-Syrian Lebanese generals have been arrested and accused of responsibility for al-Hariri's slaying, but there have been no arrests in the other bombings. SOURCE: Agencies


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SCC COVID-19 updates
By the time Amanda Aksamit
graduated from Crete High School, she knew exactly what she wanted to do. Five years
later, she is living that dream as a physical therapist assistant at Complete
Physical Therapy in Lincoln.
"I enjoy putting my creative
ideas together and getting my hands on patients who are post-surgical," said
Aksamit, who has worked at CPT since she graduated from Southeast Community
College in March 2016. "You have to have sympathy for patients and have a grasp
on the exercises they're doing and how they feel."
Aksamit shadowed a physical
therapist assistant when she was in high school. She knew from that moment it was
the career choice she wanted to make.
"I was always interested in
sports, but also the medical field, but didn't want to work around blood," Aksamit
said. "I figured it was the best choice to help people and make their lives
Since there was a waiting
period to get into the program, Aksamit worked as a technician at another
clinic. Once Aksamit got into the PTA program at SCC, she said the time flew
"It was so nice because it
was only 15 months," she said. "They don't hold your hand, and you make your
own clinical schedule and decision making."
Program Chair Bridget Clark said
the program is extremely popular at SCC. In the past there was a wait list up to three years long. Now the program will utilize a selective admission process to cut down on the wait time, and students can start the program sooner.
"Our exam pass rates are
really good," Clark said. The first-attempt pass rate for the national physical
therapist assistant exam at SCC is 93 percent. "We have a very good program for
a very good price."
A regular on the SCC Dean's
list, Aksamit completed her clinical rotations at Complete Physical Therapy and
was hired for a full-time position as soon as she graduated.
"She was very professional,
had a great work ethic and a passion to learn more, something I don't see all
the time," said Nick Reiss, physical therapist and owner of the clinic.
Clark said he told her she was
the best student he ever had in clinical rotations. Prior to hiring Aksamit, he
had never employed a PTA at his clinic. Clark says they make a point to work
with students on patient interaction and professionalism.
"It's not just the technical
skills, it's how you motivate patients," Reiss said. "She gets it. She'll push
herself to learn more and to grow. I like to surround myself with people who
are not complacent."
Aksamit continues to grow in
her new profession and hopes to someday make the transition to a physical
therapist. For now, she's enjoying her new career.
"It's rewarding to see the
impact you have on other people's lives," she said.
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How to Repot Large Outdoor Jade Plants
With its shiny, plump leaves and pleasant shape, a jade plant is one of the most familiar and treasured plants. Although they are usually considered to be indoor plants, growing jade plants in an outdoor container is one of the best ways to enjoy them. Over time, jade plants can become large and top-heavy, and they may need to be repotted. This may become a challenge, but with patience and tender, loving care, the jade plant will be healthier than ever.
Be sure the jade plant needs to be repotted, because jade plants do well if they're slightly root-bound. If the soil is shrinking away from the inside of the pot, if the water runs straight through the container, or if you see a mass of white roots through the drainage hole or on the top of the plant, it's time to repot.
Water the jade plant lightly the day before you plan to repot it. This prevents shock to the plant and makes it easier to remove the jade from its container.
Choose the next container carefully. For large outdoor jade plants, a container with a wide, sturdy base is important so that the weight of the jade won't cause it to be blown over in a strong wind. Although any material will work, a clay pot will be heavy, will hold moisture longer, and will keep the soil cooler in hot weather. Select a container only one size larger than the current container. Ensure that it has good drainage in the bottom.
Put a small amount of commercial potting mixture in the new pot. An all-purpose potting mixture or a potting mixture formulated for cactus will work.
Hold the trunk of the jade plant with one hand, and carefully slide it out of the container. If the jade plant doesn't come out easily, thump the side of the container with the palm of your hand, but don't pull on the stem. If the jade plant is very large, ask a friend to help you, so that you prevent the chance of breakage.
Set the jade plant in the new pot, and check that the plant will be at the same soil level as it was in the old pot. Add more potting mixture to the bottom of the pot, if necessary. When the jade plant is at the correct height, finish filling the container with potting mixture.
Allow the soil of the jade plant to dry out after repotting. Once the soil feels dry to the touch, water the jade thoroughly and let the water run through the drainage hole. After that time, revert to your usual feeding and watering procedures.
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US Navy research vessel docks in Taiwan amid China tensions
A US Navy research vessel has docked in Taiwan amid tensions with China over trade and arms sales.
Taiwan's official Central News Agency says the Thomas G. Thompson arrived in the southern port of Kaohsiung on Monday to refuel and make crew changes. It quoted Defense minister Yen De-fa as saying its visit is "unrelated to military activity."
China objects to all governmental and military contact between the US and Taiwan, which it claims as part of its territory to be conquered by force if necessary.
Though it's not the first time the Thomas G. Thompson has stopped in Taiwan, this visit comes during a particularly sensitive time in US-China relations.
China has demanded the US cancel a $330 million sale of spare parts and related support for Taiwan's US-made F-16 fighter jets and other military aircraft. While Washington has no official relations with Taiwan, it is legally obligated to ensure it has the means to defend itself.
The arms sale was announced amid a trade feud fueled by US accusations that China runs an abnormally large surplus with the US, engages in cyber-theft and coerces foreign companies into handing over technology.
That has led the US to impose punitive tariffs on $250 billion in Chinese imports. Beijing has counterpunched with import taxes on $110 billion of American products.
The two have also feuded over Chinese weapons purchases from Russia and China's territorial claims in the South China Sea where the US says a Chinese destroyer came aggressively close to a US Navy ship late last month, forcing it to maneuver to prevent a collision.
China's relations with Taiwan are largely frozen because the president of the self-governing democracy, Tsai Ing-wen, refuses to concede to Beijing's demand that she recognise the island as a part of China. That's led Beijing to use its influence to narrow Taiwan's ability to participate in international society and increase its military threat toward it.
The Thomas G. Thompson is owned by the US Office of Naval Research and operated in cooperation with the University of Washington.
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To put it bluntly, Google is the center of the world. If your website is not optimized for searches within Google (or Yahoo! This will help to maximize the potential for your site. Use the following tips to begin your website's search engine optimization campaign, and watch as your new users roll in.
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The following opinion piece was submitted on 9th June in response to recent media coverage and concern regarding the re-occurrence of pyrite in new construction. This post is a general opinion piece not a specific commentary on a number of projects currently identified as containing defective pyrite blockwork.
Private housing and the pyrite issue – who will pay the next time?
by Bregs Blog admin team
Why did the Minister amend the Building Control Regulations?
The Minister for the Environment amended the building control regulations for two reasons. Those reasons were: (1) Priory Hall and (2) The pyrites problem. He felt that the designers and builders should be made fully responsible for what they do. The new regulations require an Assigned Certifier to sign off on the completed building.
Did anybody point out to the Department of the Environment that the new Building Control Regulations might not deal with the potential Pyrite problem before the legislation was introduced?
They did. The Pyrite Panel, appointed by the Minister to report on how to avoid a reoccurrence of the pyrite problem, said:- "The system of independent inspections, carried out by the building control officers, should be strengthened." When S.I. 80 of 2013 and then S.I. 9 of 2014 ignored this recommendation, the writing was already on the wall for the next disaster.
What is likely to happen if the concrete blocks in a recently-built house are found to contain pyrite?
The house will have to be demolished and rebuilt. This will cost on average in the region of €200,000 each time, as well as the cost of relocating the home owner and their family for 1 year while the work is done.
Who will pay for this?
Under the new Building Control Regulations this remains to be seen. The house owner or their insurers will be unwilling to absorb the cost as they relied on getting a defect-free house. However they will need to chase all those involved through the courts to obtain redress.
And surely the Contractor would be liable?
Not if the Contractor has gone into liquidation, or just points out that he followed the architect's specifications. Under the wording of the S.I. 9 Certificate of Completion, the builder certifies that the building or works as completed has been constructed in accordance with the plans, calculations, specifications, ancillary certificates and particulars as certified under the Design Certificate.
So if the builder builds per the engineer's specifications, that will exonerate him.
But would the Engineer not be liable, as this is an engineering issue?
Presumably the Engineer signed an Ancillary Certificate. But it has been pointed out by the Law Society of Ireland that there is no need to look beyond the Assigned Certifier's certificate of Completion. It would be very unwise of the Assigned Certifier to think that she or he can pass the responsibility down the line.
The wording of the Ancillary Design Certificate allows the engineer to rely on the certificates which the supplier gives him. This looks like the engineer's let-out for the pyrite. If the blocks contain pyrite, they are not per the engineer's specification, but that's not the engineer's fault.
Is the building material supplier who sold the concrete blocks not liable? Or if not, is the quarry where the material for the concrete blocks originated not liable?
Perhaps. But in order to "kick the liability this far down the line" the Assigned Certifier will need:-
- His own Certificate of Completion;
- His engineer's ancillary certificate;
- A certificate from the building materials supplier (obtained through whom? The contractor, who gives it to the engineer, who gives it to the architect) that every load of concrete blocks he delivered was pyrite-free;
- A certificate from the quarry owner (obtained through whom? The building materials supplier, who gives it to the contractor, who gives it to the engineer, who gives it to the architect) from the quarry certifying that the aggregate was pyrite free;
- A certificate from the pyrite testing company (obtained through whom? The quarry, who give it to the building materials supplier, who gives it to the contractor, who gives it to the engineer, who gives it to the assigned certifier) that the blocks were tested and found ok.
- To be able to join the building materials supplier, the quarry owner, and the testing company into the proceedings. If these firms are in liquidation, the Assigned Certifier will likely pick up the tab under the legal doctrine of Joint and Several Liability.
Can the Assigned Certifier avoid paying for it?
It is difficult to see how the Assigned Certifier can avoid responsibility for the cost. Under the "Certificate of Completion" the Assigned Certifier has signed the following declaration:-
I now certify, having exercised reasonable skill, care and diligence, that the building or works is in compliance with the requirements of the Second Schedule to the Building Regulations, insofar as they apply to the building or works concerned.
The Second Schedule to the Building Regulations requires, at requirement D2:-
"All works to which these Regulations apply shall be carried out with proper materials and in a workmanlike manner."
"Proper materials" means materials which are fit for the use for which they are intended and for the conditions in which they are to be used, and includes materials which comply with an appropriate Irish Standard or Irish Agrément Certificate or with an alternative national technical specification of any State which is a contracting party to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, which provides in use an equivalent level of safety and suitability.
As the materials are not "proper", they are not fit for their intended purpose, the requirement has been breached. The Assigned Certifier has certified something which is untrue. He or she will be liable for that untrue certification.
But surely the Assigned Certifier can rely on the "reasonable skill and care" provisions negotiated by the RIAI in the improved S.I. 9?
No. The AC now knows that there is a new and spreading problem with pyrite. An expert witness for the prosecution will establish in five minutes that it would not be enough for the Assigned Certifier to just check that there was a specification.
But won't the Assigned Certifier have Professional Indemnity Insurance?
Anybody who imagines that after the Professional Indemnity Insurers people pay out once for pyrite, they will insure the same Assigned certifier each year for the same price, knows nothing about the laws of economics. Or as happened in some of the earlier pyrite instances, Insurers paid for the first one or two but when the Professional Indemnity policy came due the insurer refused to cover the following year. As Professional Indemnity Insurance is on a claims made basis you must have insurance when the claim is made and not when the problem is caused.
So how can an approved professional acting as an Assigned Certifier protect herself be protected in this situation?
By getting somebody else to act as Assigned Certifier at the start. Or consider timber-frame construction!
Would a system of independent inspection of design and construction have coped any better with recent pyrite issues?
It would- if it was integrated with a system which involved the Building Control Authorities actively monitoring building materials (already required under EU Directive) together with a system of feedback from the inspection system and most importantly, the statutory powers to enforce compliance on all suppliers. Assigned Certifiers under SI.9 have no such roles or powers.
What are the professional bodies such as the SCSI, ACEI and RIAI going to do to help their members who may be forced to act as Assigned certifier?
You had better ask them yourself.
Other posts of interest:
Government Reports & Professional Opinion Ignored in S.I.80 – click link here
RTÉ Radio: Pyrite Alert – click link here
7 posts all architects (surveyors + engineers) should read – click link here
RIAI PRACTICE ALERT: Pyrite in blocks – click link here
Practical Post 16: Pyrite and certification? – click link here
The regulations ignore key recommendations of the Pyrite Panel – click linkhere
Assigned Certifiers facing jail? BC(A)R SI.9 – click link here
Clear and auditable trail: consumer protection? BC(A)R SI.9 – click link here
Legal perspective: consumer benefit? BC(A)R SI.9 – click link here
The Blog was in contact with a registered professional who has advised Professional Indemnity insurers on defending claims against other construction professionals and who wishes to help colleagues protect themselves. We put a series of questions to ascertain likely implications from the potential pyrite problem (currently affecting Leinster) on the role of the Assigned and Design Certifiers under the recently amended Building Control Regulations. As this is an opinion pieces, we do not endorse or recommend any practices, interpretations or duties in this post. We suggest professionals contact their respective professional bodies with concerns or queries.


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TRENDnet TEW-645UB High Power Wireless N USB Adapter (Page 5)
We used PerformanceTest 6.1 by PassMark which you can find out more information about here. It has a handy Advanced Networking section which is perfect for our testing.
Doing our best to emulate a real-world performance scenario, I setup a server running Windows 2008 (x64) Server, (2x Xeon Quad Core 3.0 GHz 1333MHz FSB, 4GB DDR2 FB-DIMMS, 2x 146GB SAS drives in RAID 1) and the client PC was an ASUS G2S -X1 With built-in Intel 802.11n adapter. The results were gathered by sending data from the ASUS notebook to the server at different distances with different adapters and determining the average transmission speed.
We compared the TRENDnet TEW-645UB adapter against the TP-Link TL-WN821N and the built-in Intel Pro Wireless (N) adapter on the ASUS G2S X1. All wireless tests were completed with WPA2 Personal (with the AES cipher, as it has been proven to provide better performance) and 802.11n + 802.11g wireless mode enabled on our D-Link DI-655 router. I chose to leave both n and g enabled as this is a more realistic simulation of a normal home wireless network. The router was placed in the exact same position as well as the notebook at its various testing locations for fair comparison.
- Connection Speed
I ran into some interesting connection issues when I first started testing the TEW-645UB.
In my test lab I have a mixture of wireless devices, the majority of which are now n, but I also have g and b adapters. This means that I have all three specs enabled in the DIR-655 router.
With all three specs enabled, the TRENDnet TEW-645UB would not connect any faster than 64Mbps. This caused some concern while I worked out what the cause of the problem was; I did not see this on any other n spec adapters that I have in the lab and regardless of the spec enabled, they all connect in the 130Mbps to 200Mbps range.
After tinkering with the settings in the DIR-655, I found my fastest connection was with n only. This setting allowed me to connect at speeds between 165MBps and 200Mbps. In the end I settled for running both n and g with connection speeds of around135Mbps. This is will not affect anyone with all n spec adapters, but will certainly come into play if you have a mix of technology.
- Bandwidth
Now for the fun part. To test the speed of the TRENDnet TEW-645UB I chose three common working points inside my house. One was in the lab within 10 feet of the DIR-655; the next was in the bedroom roughly 35 feet away and requiring the signal to travel through a wall containing the main house electrical panel and a "wet wall". The last was outside on the back porch, roughly 45 feet from the router. Both the second and third positions were out of the direct line of sight of the router.
*signal travelling through wet wall and main house electrical panel
The results are very interesting to say the least. I was surprised to see the Intel adapter simply trounce everyone else in the 10 ft range, but it is running directly off of the PCI-E bus on the 965M chipset.
The TEW-645UB was still the best all around performer; this was evident as soon as I left the lab area. It was significantly better when pushing a signal through the pipes and electrical wires and also leads the pack at long distance, performing better at 45 feet than the TP-Link performed inside the 10 foot range.
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The Bristol Somali Festival 2016, a cultural even celebrating everything about Somali identity, takes place at the end of October.
Because Bristol has an estimated 10-15,000 residents of Somali origin, a series of events has been set up to look at their identity and culture.
The launch event on October 26 features guest speakers Prof Ali Jamile Ahmed and Bristol mayor Marvin Rees
Deputy mayor and cabinet member for arts and culture Estella Ticknell, BSWN director Sado Jirdge and Abdul Ahmed, chairman of the Somali Forum, will also attend.
On Saturday October 29 an exhibition of Somali Heritage will take place at Bristol's M Shed Museum.
The day will feature lots of family fun, including having a go at creating your own Somali name.
People who attend can also take part in craft activities.
There will also be the chance to enjoy some tales from dynamic storyteller Zaynab Dahir.
A collaboration between the M Shed and local residents, this new exhibition will explore the community's experiences in Bristol.
You will be able to hear personal stories, therefore finding out more about the rich heritage of this part of Bristol's community.
In the African nation, loyalty to clan, nation and region have created an assortment of identities.
Many of the community have been born in Bristol or come here as refugees.
Guest speaker Sagal Ibrahim Sire, fashion and lifestyle blogger, will talk about identity with a focus on young women.
You can discuss the festival on its Facebook page.


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Here at Brunswick Plantation & Golf Resort we offer Energy Star certified condos and town homes and Energy Upgrade Packages on our custom homes. But we want to go farther and help you learn how better to save energy and money and therefore live green.
You may be surprised some or every month when your power bill arrives. There are many energy hogs residing along side you in your home…each eating up extra electricity…and likewise your money. Let's review the top 5 biggest energy hog appliances…and learn to address them to live green.
Think about washing some dishes by hand
Everyone knows and appreciates the great convenience of the dishwasher. However, it is a huge energy hog. If you want to lower your energy use/electric bill consider washing dishes by hand. Or maybe just washing some dishes by hand like the big ones that takes up a lot of space in the dishwasher. And make sure to organize your dishes in the machine efficiently to wash as many as possible. And turn off that heated dry mode…Just towl dry any moisture left on the dish. Many machines have economy modes or energy saver modes now..use them to live green. Lastly, if your electric utility offers off peak hour rates….wash during those times.
Charging your phone all the time?
You would be surprised how much energy it takes to charge a single mobile phone. And if you leave your phone plugged in after it's fully charged it's still using power. Compound this effect by how every many phones you have and it adds up. Even if the phone charge is plugged in without the phone attached it is using energy. This is true of all changing stations/devices. There are plug in devices on the market today that cut off this "trickle" charge effect of anything that is plugged in…consider acquiring them.
Dim Your Television Screen Brightness
Your TV can be an energy hog..and usually the older the more wasteful it is. If you are looking at buying a new TV make sure it is Energy Star certified and then compare between the models for yearly cost tags. But just setting the brightness of your TV to a lower level can reduce energy costs. Some models have a smart setting that adjusts brightness for day and night automatically…make sure it is enabled.
Pet Fish Increases Your Energy Use
Are you an aquarium owner? If so expect your energy use to increase. Some aquariums consume more electricity than refrigerators! Naturally, this depends on the sizes and features of each. Just keep this in mind before you buy an aquarium and look for energy saving features if you do.
Similar to you mobile phone charges you might not consider the power usage from your cable or satellite box. And it's not that much power usage per hour but when they are always on it adds up. Again consider a smart power strip or plug in or just turn the device off.
There are numerous devices throughout your home that are constantly consuming energy. Any time a device is plugged in to a standard outlet it is consuming energy. If you really want to save power and money, unplug as many devices as possible or install smart strips/plugs on every plugged in outlet….They will pay for themselves in short order.
We hope this helps you and inspires you to take small steps to live green. Let us know if you have any questions. comments, or suggestions.


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Briar Levit is a print designer focusing on book and publication design, including a specific interest in the developing realm of tablet books and editions. She studied at Central St. Martins College of Art and Design for her MA in Communication Design and at San Francisco State University for her BA in Graphic Design.
After a number of years as art director for Bitch: Feminist Response to Pop Culture, she remains closely connected to Bitch Media, the nonprofit organization that publishes the magazine. She currently is working to develop a tablet based app/distribution for the publication."
Her freelance design under the name, BriarMade, includes work for clients including,the Museum of Contemporary Craft, Timber Press, Counterpoint Press, Seal Press, and California State Parks, among others.
Briar's self-initiated work explores the ways in which nature is graphically visualized and communicated. In her books, Inside the Brambles and Portland Companion Walks—the latter of which was funded by a grant from the Regional Arts and Culture Commission (RACC)—she experimented with new concepts in the structure, voice, and design of guide books.
As an assistant professor in the Graphic Design program, Briar aims to help students gain, not just the technical skills needed for a successful career, but the ability to think about each design problem as one with unique concerns. This should ultimately cultivate an approach that avoids clichés and tired trends in favor of clear and befitting solutions that support the message.


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Work breakups are painful because seeing him every day makes it more difficult to forget and move on. Seeing your ex-boyfriend at work every day also reopens old wounds and stirs up painful thoughts and emotions. How do you get over an ex you work with?
Most breakup articles — mine included — encourage women to get a new job after breaking up with someone at work. But, a reader points out that this isn't always possible…
"No contact after a breakup is so important for getting over someone," says Tonya on When You Miss Him Like Crazy. "But, no contact isn't possible when you work with your ex. A lot of breakup advice suggested we should just get transferred to another department or get another job, but that's not realistic for most people. How do you get over an ex when you have to see him every day at work?"
Here's another reader's experience with dating coworker:
"My relationship only lasted a few months, but it was very intense," says Venice on How to Deal With a Difficult Breakup at Work. "I thought I was over him, but now he's dating another co-worker in the office. This is making it hard for me to get over him even though I haven't thought of him as my ex-boyfriend for weeks. The breakup was painful and seeing him with my co-worker is hard. He smiles and flirts with her like he used to do with me. It's so hard."
If you can't quit your job, how do you get over an ex-boyfriend you see everyday? Some women have to collaborate with their ex's at work, on different assignments or projects. A friend of mine actually had to travel to a work conference with her ex-boyfriend; she ended up finding a new job in a different city after that experience.
These tips for getting over an ex-boyfriend you see everyday at work will help you cope.
5 Ways to Get Over an Ex at Work
My articles — especially the ones on getting over loss and breakups — are broken up into five different categories. This offers a holistic approach to life, loss, and relationships. These "Blossom Tips" ensure I cover the whole spectrum: Spirit, Heart, Soul, Body, and Brain. And, the separate categories help you identify which works best for you!
If you need specific work-related tips on how to communicate and act with your ex-boyfriend at work, let me know in the comments section below. These tips are about you, not him.
And, that's one of the most important things to remember about getting over a breakup at work: stop obsessing about your ex-boyfriend. Start taking good care of yourself, getting healthy, and moving forward into a future that excites you! That is part of healing.
1. Spirit – Change how you see the breakup
The most important tip on how to get over an ex-boyfriend you see every day is acceptance. What are you resisting about the breakup? Maybe you wish you were back together, or that you'd never started dating a coworker in the first place. Maybe you can't stop crying at work and you feel embarrassed about the whole situation. Maybe you're resisting the breakup itself, and are asking for a second chance.
Practice acceptance. The sooner you allow the reality of the breakup to sink into your mind, soul, heart and spirit, the quicker you'll heal. Accepting something as painful as a breakup is much easier if you open your heart to God, and allow His energy and strength to flood your spirit. He is always here, ready to comfort and heal you! And all He requires is your acceptance and trust.
Breaking up wasn't something you wanted to experience, but it's now part of your life. Take a deep breath, and accept the end of the relationship. It wasn't for you. A new season of your life is on its way.
2. Heart – Change your work environment
Your emotions are affected by your setting. If you have to work with your ex-boyfriend, find ways to change your surroundings. This will help elevate you from the "same old" emotional responses you feel when you see your ex. You don't need to redecorate your office after a work breakup; small changes can make a big difference!
What can you change about your workspace, office, or setting? Find at least one thing to change, and make that a symbol of how you will get over your ex. You might add something to your wall, such as an inspirational poster or picture. You might change the screensaver on your laptop, to remind you that you're healing more every day. You might take something out of your office, and leave the space empty — or replace it with a symbol of healing and moving on with your life.
Read 8 Ways to Cheer Up Your Home After a Breakup for ideas.
3. Soul – Redefine yourself in fresh new ways
You may not be able to change your name, job title or even your basic work responsibilities, but you can change how you see yourself. Getting over an ex is the perfect time to assess who you are, who you were in the past, and who you want to become. You can redefine yourself without making dramatic work or life changes, because it's all in how you see yourself.
"A healthy and successful uncoupling process involves creating a new identity for yourself," writes a wise woman in How to Uncouple and Detach When a Relationship Ends. "You must redefine yourself in new and fresh (or old and fresh!) ways. Even if your primary source of self didn't come from your relationship, you still need to change how you see yourself after the breakup."
Who are you, now, after the breakup? Who do you want to become…and how will you Blossom into that woman?
4. Body – Make two small physical changes
If you make two small changes — one in your diet and one in your fitness plan — your body will rise to the challenge. This will lift your mood and attitude, which will give you more energy.
The more energy you have, the stronger you'll feel. And if you feel strong, you'll have the oomph you need to get over your ex-boyfriend even though you seen him everyday at work.
What's one small exercise or fitness tip you've always been curious about? Maybe you see women running at 5:30 am, or you drive by the pool every day after work. Maybe your company has a fitness room or even yoga classes! Challenge your body in new, unexpected ways. Choose to prioritize your health, and your body will reward you with strength and energy.
5. Brain – Choose what thoughts you focus on
Time to get out of the "touchy-feely" zone, and tap into the smart rational part of your self. Learning how to get over an ex after a work breakup will require your brains, not just your spirit, heart and soul. You need to use your head. You need to leave your heart and soul at home — or in the bathroom at work — and use your brains when you're interacting with your ex-boyfriend at work. Later, you can cry. At work, you be strong and level-headed.
Focus on what you've learned from this relationship and breakup. This experience has changed you in some way, hasn't it? Maybe you learned why dating a coworker is a mistake, and how to avoid getting emotionally involved with men at work in the future. Maybe you learned how to trust your intuition before starting a new relationship, or how to recognize the warning signs of a bad relationship.
What have you learned about getting over an ex-boyfriend when you see him at work everyday? Your thoughts – big and little – are welcome below! I read every comment, but don't worry: I won't give advice or tell you what to do about working with an ex. It's your turn to talk.
May your heart heal. May you find peace and joy — even at work. And, may you blossom into who God created you to be.


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After graduating from Southwest Tech with a welding diploma in 1975 John began his career with a Wisconsin construction company and then went on to work at a farm implement and later the manufacturing of electrical motors.
Over the course of about 20 years of working with electrical motors he utilized carbon arc welding, soldering and of course arc and mig welding for maintenance purposes. John expanded his knowledge by learning Industrial Engineering and Manufacturing Engineering, allowing him opportunities in Iowa, Utah, Texas and Wisconsin.
During the nineties John spent time as an entrepreneur and ventured into business as an auctioneer and licensed real estate broker. Later John was able to obtain his Bachelor's degree while working as Plant Manager and relocating companies to Mexico, the US and China.
In 2007 he established an import company which worked with US and Foreign companies on manufacturing a wide variety of products that included stampings, castings and molded components. This company flourished for several years, however after five years John once again ventured back into manufacturing.
As time progressed, John and his wife decided to move farther south (less winter) and that brought them to Texas. "I found a company that needed help with manufacturing processes and became the Plant Manager of Beltec Industries. We fabricate augers for ground drilling and do a considerable amount of metal fabrication and welding. We are growing rapidly and are adding a 14,000 square foot addition and hiring additional staff. We are also investing in capital equipment and diversifying into different product lines." John said he plans to finish his career with the company.