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OF OkayGoods
OKAYGOODS.COM is a registered company based in China. We have three branches in the world. One is in the United States. One is in the United Kingdom and one is in the Australia. Our core business is in MMO secondary markets, for the buying and selling virtual currencies and property. We started this business in 2005.
Our annual sales total more than $6 million dollars. We have more than 1 million registered users. The amount of orders we have processed is more over 1 million and nearly to 2 million. We employee over 100 staff full time.We have 1000+ computers. We have our own livechat system, and many special ITs to make us more professional, more efficient. We can supply the best service with lowest cost. This is the reason make us the no.1 in the MMO secondary market.
In this Time of The New Media, we develop a new partner system. If you have fans or you have the ability to get fans, You will have the chance to cooperate with us to make money. We let you decide your site's name, price and sale strategy. We will build this site for you and be responsible for the customer reception, goods delievery, and the service after sale. We will give you half of the gross profit(your selling price subtract our suppling price) as the commission. You can apply us to pay you at any time.
Why Choose Us?
1) Professional
OkayGoods is a registered company. We have an order auto process system, we have our own chat system, and we have a good system to let us contact our supplier quickly. Even some game we have our farming team.
2) Safety
We can refund you in 24 hours if we cannot deliver your purchase after your order has been placed. Some orders can be refunded immediately after you have asked for a refund. Because the right to refund belongs the our selling manager, refunding cannot take place except when he is at work. Do not worry though, as we have a 24 hour guarantee.The picture below is the screenshot of our PayPal verification status. The Seller Reputation shows 911 Verified Buyers. This means that 911 verified PayPal members have paid us. I don't know how it works exactly because PayPal has stopped doing reputation recording. I remember that my account had built so much reputation for 5 years, but the numbers have never changed. Some of our new PayPal accounts have been registered for 3 years, and still do not have reputation. It is hard to match this high reputation these days, so please be assured that we are a trustable seller. Buying from us is 100% safe.
To find our PayPal information, login to your PayPal and use the "Request Money" function. In the Recipient's e-mail address section, type [email protected] It is our PayPal e-mail address. From here, you can find our information.
3) Fast Delivery
Why can we give you a fast delivery? Because we have there strong-points. First, we have our own farming team in some games. Second, we are a famous MMORPG Secondary Market, and have many suppliers. Third, we have a perfect system to process order automatically.
How Our Site Works
Our site has two important functions which are, "Buy Online", "Sell to Us".
Buying online is the default function of our website; it includes buying gold, items, poewrlevelling, and accounts. When you buy gold or items, we will set a place to meet with you in-game after the payment has been received. We always make a face to face trade. Sometimes, if the game has an e-mail function, we can e-mail your purchase to you as a secondary option. Please note that the gold and items will not go to your account automatically; you need to contact us. When buying powerlevelling, you will have to tell us your ID and your password. Tell us this information when you place your order so that we can access your account. You can also contact us with the information after your payment has been sent instead. Buying accounts is complicated because most of the accounts belong to other players. We work just as one agent. The account owner leaves a message on our website, we put it on the buying list, and we pay the owner after it has been sold. So the account cannot always be delivered in time. It is recommended that you contact us before you send the payment to check whether the owner of the account is online, or the account is in our hands.
Selling to us : On our site, it is referred to as "Sell to Us". When you click on the link, a table will be brought up to you. For assistance in filling out this form, please click (here). After we get your message, we will process it for you. First we will list on our site. Once we get a buyer, and their purchase has gone through, I will contact you and purchase it from you. Sometimes we will buy it from you immediately if you sell it cheap.
Our friendly staff provides 24/7 customer service to make sure you get what you need quickly. Join our live chat today.
We understand the importance of fast delivery and our experienced customer service representatives are on standby to get you back to gaming quickly.
We deliver NW to you face to face in game, making it 100% safe and reliable. With over a decade of experience in the business, we can ensure that every order can be processed smoothly and efficiently.
We offer the products you want at the prices you deserve. Our mission is to offer you the best service and products with the the lowest price around.


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Births, already in decline in the first years of the 20th century, dropped through the years of WW1 bottoming out at one-third of the level at the start of the century in 1918. A mini baby boom is evident in 1920, the highest number of births in a single year in the record. The decline takes hold again until 1933.
Don't get taken in my the erratic variations during WW2. 1939 - 40, 1943 - 45 and 1949 all have large numbers of entries not yet in the FreeBMD database.

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Nearly 44 years after the June 1968 assassination of U.S. presidential candidate Robert Kennedy, a Canadian woman who was at the scene of the crime has emerged as a key witness in a bid by convicted assassin Sirhan Sirhan to gain release from prison or be granted a new trial in the case.
A U.S. federal appeals court is currently examining submissions from Sirhan's legal team that argue the original prosecution in the case suppressed ballistic evidence and eyewitness accounts — including one from the Canadian woman — that suggested there was a second shooter at the Los Angeles hotel where Kennedy was murdered.
Nina Rhodes-Hughes, a 78-year-old retired television actress from California who now lives on Bowen Island near Vancouver, was a volunteer on Kennedy's campaign when he was fatally shot in a kitchen pantry at the Ambassador Hotel on June 5, 1968. Kennedy died from his wounds about 24 hours later, on June 6, but five others injured in the attack survived.
Rhodes-Hughes told CNN that she heard at least 12 shots that day — not eight as argued by the prosecutors who convicted Sirhan as the lone gunman — and her recollections are now central to a legal challenge aimed at reopening the case and, ultimately, winning Sirhan's freedom.
Rhodes-Hughes told CNN she believes Sirhan — 24 at the time of the assassination and now 68 — "was absolutely there. I don't feel he should be exonerated."
But she insisted her original witness statement — that there were more than eight shots fired — was "twisted" during Sirhan's prosecution and that "there was definitely another shooter."
Kennedy's shooting death came less than five years after the November 1963 assassination of his brother — U.S. president John F. Kennedy — in Dallas, and just two months after the Memphis murder of civil rights icon Martin Luther King, Jr. in April 1968.
Robert Kennedy, who served as U.S. attorney general during his brother's presidency and then briefly during successor Lyndon B. Johnson's time in the White House, was a Democratic senator from New York in 1968 and a leading contender to win the party's nomination for that year's presidential race, which was ultimately won by Republican nominee Richard Nixon over Democratic opponent Hubert Humphrey.
Rhodes-Hughes's concerns about alleged discrepancies in the Sirhan prosecution were previously published in a 1997 book about Kennedy's assassination — Shadow Play: The Killing of Robert Kennedy, The Trial of Sirhan Sirhan, and the Failure of American Justice — co-authored by the late University of Massachusetts professor and freedom-of-information advocate Philip Melanson.
At the time, Rhodes-Hughes disputed an FBI summary of her 1968 interview with police which had her confirming the eight-gunshot consensus.
"I never said I heard eight distinct shots," she was quoted saying in the book. "From the moment the tragedy began I knew that there was at least 10-14 shots and that there had to be more than one assailant."
The head of Sirhan's defence team, William Pepper, told CNN that Rhodes-Hughes's insistence about hearing more than eight shots "mirrors the experience of other witnesses" and bolsters Sirhan's push for at least a retrial.
"She identified 15 errors including the FBI alteration which quoted her as hearing only eight shots, which she explicitly denied was what she had told them," Pepper stated.
Rhodes-Hughes said in the CNN interview that she believes the FBI altered her testimony to "conform with what they wanted the public to believe" about the assassination. Sirhan's gun could only have fired eight bullets.
"When they say only eight shots, the anger within me is so great that I practically — I get very emotional because it is so untrue," she said. "It is so untrue."
Rhodes-Hughes first met Kennedy in 1965 at a California television studio where he was being interviewed and she was preparing for her role in the short-lived TV soap opera Morning Star.


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February 2016
Audience: Executive Leadership, Foster Caregivers, Public, Shelter/Rescue Staff & Volunteers, Veterinary Team
Generally speaking, the model for foster programs has been a period of temporary pet fostering, followed by return of the animal to the shelter for adoption. Although foster caregivers are in a unique position to give insights into pet health and pet behavior in a home environment, foster caregiver involvement in the adoption process has been a fairly new and fairly controversial subject.
During the summer of 2014, Maddie's Institute® conducted a survey to identify practices that were successful in shortening length of stay, or prevented the pets from entering the shelter entirely. It covered three scenarios, the second of which is discussed in this report.
One strategy involves encouraging foster caregivers to participate in the adoption process or even keep a pet in their home until an adopter is found, thus eliminating the need for a foster pet to be returned to the shelter before adoption. Our principle aim in conducting this study was to assess:
- The extent to which organizations encourage foster caregiver involvement in the adoption process
- The frequency of foster caregivers who choose to be involved in the adoption process
- The regularity of policies that require foster pets to be returned to organizations for adoption


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The Cloud Security Alliance, a nonprofit industry group that promotes best practices for cloud security, recently updated its list of top threats to cloud computing in a report, "The Notorious Nine: Cloud Computing Top Threats in 2013." The report, according to the CSA, reflects expert consensus about the most significant threats to cloud security and focuses on threats that are specifically related to the shared, on-demand nature of cloud computing.
Released Monday, the study is intended to help both cloud users and providers with their risk mitigation strategies. Continue on to see the group's findings.
For more on cloud security, check out our special report available exclusively on the CRN Tech News App.


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text: Environment & Science Swimming Upstream: Toxins in Great Lakes fish (part 7) By Rebecca Williams • Jul 1, 2011 Image courtesy of Wisconsin Sea Grant Today, we wrap up our series, Swimming Upstream. Dustin Dwyer traveled all around the Lower Peninsula to gather stories for this series. And today we have a story we wish we didn't have to do. It's the story of toxins in our fish. Here's Dustin's story: A few weeks ago, Joe Bohr got a surprise. He's a researcher for the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality. He was looking at some numbers for PCB contamination in carp caught in canals in St. Clair Shores. Recall of La Providencia salsa, cilantro and other products By Mark Brush • Jun 30, 2011 This press release is from the Michigan Department of Agriculture: La Providencia of Holland is recalling raw cilantro and other food products prepared or packed in the store because they could be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. All of the following products sold on or before June 29, 2011 are under recall: Raw Cilantro, Guacamole, Pico de Gallo, Red Salsa, Green Salsa, Grated Cotija Cheese, or Sour Cream sold in unlabeled clear plastic containers, and Oaxaca Cheese or Fresco Cheese sold in unlabeled clear plastic containers or on Styrofoam trays covered in plastic wrap. The recalled products were sold at La Providencia, located at 372 W. 16th Street, Holland and Santa Fe Supermarket #3, located at 981 Butternut Drive, in Holland, MI. Consumption of food contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes can cause listeriosis, an uncommon but potentially fatal disease. Listeriosis can cause high fever, severe headache, neck stiffness, and nausea. It can also cause miscarriages and stillbirths. The very young, the pregnant, the elderly, and persons with compromised immune systems are the most susceptible to infection. People experiencing these symptoms should seek immediate medical attention. The contamination was noted after testing by the Michigan Department of Agriculture & Rural Development revealed the presence of Listeria monocytogenes in ready to eat products collected at Santa Fe Supermarket #2 and La Providencia on June 21, 2011. To date, no illnesses have been reported in connection with this problem. Production of the product has been suspended at this location while La Providencia and the Michigan Department of Agriculture & Rural Development continue their investigation as to the source of the contamination. Consumers who have purchased raw cilantro or various other products sold in these stores are urged to return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact LA PROVIDENCIA at (616) 546-8857. Scientists: Enough talk, Great Lakes and Mississippi should be separated By Mark Brush • Jun 30, 2011 Jerde et al. The Great Lakes and the Mississippi River basin are connected, but it's an artificial connection. Around the turn of the last century canals and channels were dug that reversed the flow of water. Waters that used to flow into Lake Michigan now flow into the Des Plaines River and eventually into the Mississippi. The reversal was a way of separating Chicago's sewage from its drinking water supply. And with more than 2 billion gallons of water a day flowing out of Lake Michigan, it's the largest diversion of Great Lakes water. Undoing what was done around a hundred years ago has been considered crazy talk because of the expense involved, but some scientists are now embracing that idea. In a new paper released in the Journal of Great Lakes Research, four lead scientists (Jerry Rasmussen, Henry Regier, Richard Sparks, and William Taylor) argue that the costs of permanent separation of the Great Lakes and Mississippi River Basin are worth it. Swimming Upstream: Fishing for Science (Part 6) By Rebecca Williams • Jun 30, 2011 Dustin Dwyer / Michigan Radio This week, we've been hearing stories about fish, for our series "Swimming Upstream." For today's story, Dustin Dwyer paid a visit to some researchers with the Department of Natural Resources. The DNR tracks fish populations at sites around the state. Dustin went aboard with the team on Lake St. Clair, and sent us this report. Michigan approves power plant permit By The Associated Press • Jun 29, 2011 DETROIT (AP) - State officials have approved a permit for a coal-burning power plant in northern Michigan. The state Department of Environmental Quality is announcing the decision Wednesday. The Wolverine Power Supply Cooperative Inc. now may proceed with its 600-megawatt, coal-fired steam electric power plant near Rogers City, about 210 miles north of Detroit. Wolverine Power provides electricity to more than 220,000 customers Swimming Upstream: The mind of a fish (part 5) By Rebecca Williams • Jun 29, 2011 Photo by Dustin Dwyer All this week, Dustin Dwyer has been bringing us fish stories from around the state for our series, Swimming Upstream. And for today's story, Dustin wanted to get into the mind of a fish. So, he met up with a charter boat captain on Saginaw Bay. Here's his story: There's no evidence that fish understand irony. But if they did, they might find irony in the fact that the people who best understand them are the people who get paid to kill them - or at least injure their lips slightly. Legal battle between Saugatuck Twp and private developer could be settled outside of court By Lindsey Smith • Jun 28, 2011 Norm Hoekstra / Creative Commons A proposed deal would allow a smaller scale development along the Lake Michigan shore. Aubrey McClendon owns more than 300 acres north of where the Kalamazoo River empties into Lake Michigan. He wants to build a marina, condos, houses, and a golf course there. McClendon argues Saugatuck Township officials unfairly singled him out because they banned any development on the property without special permits. So he sued them in federal court. Beach closure information is a click away By Michigan Radio Newsroom • Jun 28, 2011 Tom Gill / Flickr Michiganders don't have to take a trip to see if their favorite beach is closed. BeachGuard is a website run by Michigan's Department of Environmental Quality. It tracks the water quality and closures of all public beaches in the state. Shannon Briggs is with the DEQ. Swimming Upstream: Fending off sturgeon poachers (part 4) By Rebecca Williams • Jun 28, 2011 Photo courtesy of USFS, Rob Elliott This week, we're focusing on fish for our series Swimming Upstream. And today, Dustin Dwyer has a story about one of the most fascinating fish in the Great Lakes. Sturgeon have been around for more than 100 million years. Each fish can live more than a hundred years, weigh more than a hundred pounds and stretch eight or nine feet long. But sturgeon have also been the target of overfishing and poaching. Dustin caught up with one group in northern Michigan that's trying to save them. Here's his story: So about a month or two ago, I was sitting along the bank of the Black River, way up near Onaway. And I was next to Jesse Hide, who has lived in this area all his life, and watched sturgeon all his life. We were keeping an eye out for sturgeon heading up the river to spawn. "There's one coming up right there ... he's coming back down now." The long, spear-like fish occasionally poke their heads out of the water, like a submarine coming to the surface. Report: Michigan's old coal plants costing residents $1.5 billion By Rebecca Williams • Jun 27, 2011 A new report from the Michigan Environmental Council says Michigan's oldest coal-burning power plants are costing state residents $1.5 billion dollars in health care costs each year. The report focuses on the state's nine oldest coal-burning power plants. It highlights particle pollution. This type of pollution comes from power plants and factories as well as car and trucks. James Clift is the policy director for the MEC. "If you think of smog, kind of the black cloudy stuff, the really tiny particles, they lodge deep in your lungs and those are the ones they're seeing causing the most impacts." He says these tiny particles are linked to a variety of heart and lung problems, including asthma. He says on average, a family of four spends more than 500 dollars a year on health care expenses that can be attributed to the particle pollution from the power plants. DTE Energy owns four of the power plants targeted in the report. John Austerberry is a spokesperson with DTE. "All Detroit Edison power plants meet or exceed federal standards for sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxide emissions. And it's those constituents that can contribute to the formation of fine particles under certain atmospheric conditions." The report calls on DTE and Consumers Energy to gradually phase out the oldest coal-burning power plants. Swimming Upstream: A dam problem (part 3) By Rebecca Williams • Jun 27, 2011 Photo by Dustin Dwyer All this week, we're focusing on stories about fish for our series, Swimming Upstream. Dustin Dwyer traveled all around the Lower Peninsula for the series, and for today's story, he went to the site of a former trout farm along the headwaters of the Manistee River, near Grayling. Dustin went to learn about the complex world of dam removal. Here's his story: Eastern Michigan considers campuswide smoking ban By The Associated Press • Jun 27, 2011 Pratibha Varshney / Flickr YPSILANTI, Mich. (AP) - Eastern Michigan University is considering a campuswide smoking ban as the University of Michigan gears up to go smoke-free. AnnArbor.com reports that the Eastern Michigan will try out a two-week smoking ban at its Ypsilanti campus this fall to see how that works. Ellen Gold, executive director of EMU Health Services, says the two-week ban is being called "Heads up, butts out." If all goes well, Gold says smoking could be banned on campus within a year-and-a-half of the practice run. Officials at Eastern Michigan will be watching to see how things go with University of Michigan's ban on smoking outdoors and indoors, which takes effect Friday. The university has banned smoking inside its buildings since 1987. Your Story: a small business owner thinking about leaving the state By Sarah Alvarez • Jun 24, 2011 Photo submitted by Gary Stock Gary Stock calls himself a member of the "creative class."He is a longtime resident of Kalamazoo, Mich. Swimming Upstream: The Fish Monger's Wife (part 2) By Rebecca Williams • Jun 24, 2011 Photo by Dustin Dwyer Today we continue our series, Swimming Upstream. Dustin Dwyer took a road trip around the Lower Peninsula to bring us stories about fish. Yesterday we heard about the Petersens. They're one of the few remaining non-tribal commercial fishing families in the state. Today Dustin tells the story of the Fish Mongers Wife: It's a grey day at the Muskegon Farmer's Market, but Amber Mae Petersen is selling the heck out of some fresh Michigan whitefish. "We're based here in Muskegon, my husband's family has been commercial fishing here for 75 years. So we sell what we catch." The vacuum-sealed bags of whitefish filets, and packages of smoked whitefish are disappearing quickly. Petersen's husband Eric stands next to her, packing the fish in ice and wrapping it in old copies of The Muskegon Chronicle. "It's the only way to do it." Swimming Upstream: The shrinking commercial fishing industry (part 1) By Rebecca Williams • Jun 23, 2011 Image by Josh Leo/Rick Treur Today we begin a series called Swimming Upstream. It's about one of Michigan's most valuable natural resources: fish. These slimy, scaly water dwellers contribute to the ecology of the Great Lakes, our economy, and, of course, our dinner plate. Reporter Dustin Dwyer has traveled all over the lower peninsula to gather these fish stories for us, and he starts with a simple question: why can it sometimes be so difficult to buy fresh fish caught in Michigan? Here's Dustin's story: Crews ramping up cleanup efforts in Kalamazoo River near Marshall By Lindsey Smith • Jun 22, 2011 State of Michigan Cleanup crews are collecting oil that remains at the bottom of the Kalamazoo River this week. It's been nearly a year since more than 840,000 gallons of heavy crude oil leaked from a broken pipeline near Marshall. More than 90% of the oil has been cleaned up already. Becky Haase is a spokesperson for Enbridge Energy, the company that owns the pipeline. West Michigan residents voice opposition to offshore wind turbines By Michigan Radio Newsroom • Jun 21, 2011 Photo by Suzy Vuljevic There's been a lot of outside interest in Michigan's coastal wind supply. There have been multiple proposals for land-based wind farms in Michigan. But only a couple of companies have set their sights offshore. One company in particular has met some tough opposition. Scandia Wind came to Michigan last year looking to install 50 to 100 wind turbines in Lake Michigan. They had plans to site a wind farm six miles outside of Mason and Oceana counties. Science: Black hole eats star, sparks gamma rays By Michigan Radio Newsroom • Jun 17, 2011 Nasa's Marshall Space Flight Center / Flickr Here's your Friday "Science is awesome" moment, care of the Washington Post. The story is about a black hole eating a star like our sun and shooting out gamma rays. Oh...and it only happens once every 100 million years. State asks federal officials to assess storm damage in Calhoun County By The Associated Press • Jun 16, 2011 Rhondda / Flickr The Michigan State Police, Emergency Management and Homeland Security Division (MSP/EMHSD) hasve requested support from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to conduct joint Preliminary Damage Assessments (PDA) in the City of Battle Creek and Calhoun County. Beginning Friday, teams made up of local, state and federal officials will conduct joint PDAs in areas most severely impacted by the storms on May 29. The teams will review and verify damage to homes, businesses and public infrastructure. This information will assist state officials in determining whether a federal declaration should be requested. "We look forward to FEMA's assistance in reviewing the impacted areas," said Capt. W. Thomas Sands, commander of the MSP/EMHSD. "Their support greatly enhances the state's capabilities to obtain a clear and accurate assessment, and determine the potential need for requesting federal assistance." Officials expand testing of cancer-causing chemical in Lake St. Clair By Michigan Radio Newsroom • Jun 16, 2011 User: Lebatihem / Flickr State health and environmental officials are expanding the scope of their testing for PCB in fish in Lake St. Clair. PCB is a toxic compound that was used in electrical and industrial equipment. The chemical was banned in the 70s for its toxicity. Joe Bohr is with the Department for Environmental Quality. He says while the PCB found in the fish is 10 times what is considered safe, the amount of PCB in Michigan's waters is decreasing. Power plants killing millions of Great Lakes fish every year By Mark Brush • Jun 16, 2011 screen grab from YouTube video / sWestern Lake Erie Waterkeepers and Ohio Citizen Action Education Fund Power plants around the region are responsible for killing hundreds of millions of fish each year, according to an investigative report from the Chicago Tribune. The Tribune's environmental reporter, Michael Hawthorne, looked at thousands of pages of industry reports documenting fish kills obtained through the Freedom of Information Act. Hawthorne reports that the reports "highlight a threat to the Great Lakes ecosystem that has largely gone unaddressed for years." Lawmakers wrestling with wild hogs By Rebecca Williams • Jun 16, 2011 Photo by Peter Payette Wild hogs have been the talk of the state legislature this week. Hunting ranches call the hogs Russian boars. They're brown and hairy and the males have little tusks. The hogs are bred and raised to be hunted. Wild hog hunts typically go for around 500 or 600 bucks. The Department of Natural Resources says wild hogs have gotten out of hand. The DNR says the hogs have gotten loose and are running around... doing things like tearing up the soil, destroying crops and competing with other animals for food. The agency points out that wild hog breeding and hunting within these fenced facilities is currently unregulated. Last year, the DNR director signed an order. It will make it illegal to possess a wild hog in Michigan. The order goes into effect July 8th... unless a law is passed to regulate wild hogs on hunting ranches. Ted Nugent is possibly the most outspoken critic of a ban on wild hogs. He owns a hunting ranch near Jackson. "There's this voodoo subculture out there that is misrepresenting that there are pigs loose and there are pigs out there destroying the environment and destroying family farms, when none of that is true." Climate change & Great Lakes restoration By Rebecca Williams • Jun 16, 2011 Photo by Rebecca Williams There's an enormous project underway to clean up and protect the Great Lakes. It's called the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative. People are doing things like cleaning up toxic hot spots... restoring wetlands... and trying to keep Asian Carp out of Lake Michigan. Melinda Koslow is with the National Wildlife Federation. She's an author of a new report on how climate change might affect these projects. She says scientists are finding the climate in the Great Lakes region is already changing. Bear sighting confirmed in Washtenaw County By Rina Miller • Jun 15, 2011 Police and Michigan Department of Natural Resources officials are confirming the sighting of a black bear near Dexter this week. The Washtenaw County Sheriff's Department says there were two reports of a bear at Hudson Mills Metropark last weekend. Then on Tuesday, a nearby homeowner spotted the bear, and took photos. Mary Dettloff is with the DNR. She says conservation officers confirmed evidence of a bear on the property. Michigan Radio's Environment Report wins national Edward R. Murrow award By Michigan Radio Newsroom • Jun 14, 2011 John Tebeau / Artist/Illustrator The Environment Report from Michigan Radio has been recognized for excellence in broadcast journalism by the Radio Television Digital News Association with a 2011 National Edward R. Murrow Award. The Environment Report received the award for Best Audio News Documentary in the Radio: Large Market category for "Coal: Dirty Past, Hazy Future." In the series, The Environment Report's Rebecca Williams, Mark Brush, Lester Graham and Shawn Allee take an in-depth look at the future of coal in this country and the true costs of our dependence on coal. The series explores the role that coal plays in our lives and in the lives of those who depend on coal mining for a living. "Coal: Dirty Past, Hazy Future" takes listeners on a journey from their light switch back to America's coal fields, and takes a closer look at the technologies that promise to deliver coal into the new green economy. The Environment Report was the only news organization in Michigan to receive a 2011 National Edward R. Murrow Award, and one of seven public radio stations nationwide. This award is the third national Murrow Award that The Environment Report has received. The news service also received a National Murrow Award in 2010 for the five-part series "Dioxin Delays" and in 2002 for a story about the reproductive decline of mallard ducks in the Great Lakes region. Lake trout on life support in Lake Michigan By Rebecca Williams • Jun 14, 2011 Photo courtesy of Michigan Sea Grant For twenty years now the federal government has been trying to restore wild lake trout in Lake Michigan. Lake trout are native to the Great Lakes and were once the big game fish in all the lakes. The species is doing well in Lakes Superior and Huron these days. But recovery efforts in Lake Michigan have been almost a total failure. Lake trout don't have a big fan club. Anglers would prefer to land a salmon. And retail markets for lake trout are weak. Fish-killing virus rears its head again in mid-Michigan lake By Mark Brush • Jun 14, 2011 Rich Clarke The fish-killing virus is known as viral hemorrhagic septicemia and it has been found in this region since 2003, according to the College of Veterinary Medicine at Iowa State University. Massive fish die-offs were first recorded in the 2005. Now, another die-off has been found. From the Associated Press: HARRISON, Mich. (AP) - A fish-killing virus has been detected again in a lake near the mid-Michigan community of Harrison. The Michigan Department of Natural Resources on Tuesday announced that viral hemorrhagic septicemia, or VHS, has been confirmed in Budd Lake. The 175-acre lake in Clare County experienced a die-off of largemouth and smallmouth bass, bluegills, and pumpkinseed sunfish in April and May. Test results indicate that largemouth and smallmouth bass were positive for VHS. Other results were pending. A similar die-off involving bluegill, black crappie, largemouth bass and muskellunge occurred in the spring of 2007, and VHS was identified in the lake after those deaths. The state says VHS was undetected through 2010 in testing that took place each year. Budd Lake is one two Michigan inland lakes where VHS has been confirmed. The virus is troubling, especially when it attacks 60 pound sport fish like the muskellunge. The Environment Report captured what the virus means to sport fisherman in a piece by David Sommerstein. Sommerstein reports that fish exposed to the virus can develop immunity, but biologists worry that new generations of fish won't carry that immunity with them, so they're vulnerable when the virus comes around. Report calls for fracking ban By Sarah Cwiek • Jun 13, 2011 An environmental group is calling on Michigan lawmakers and President Obama to ban the natural gas extraction process known as "fracking." Fracking, or hydraulic fracturing, involves injecting a high-pressure mix of water, sand and chemicals into underground rock formations to release natural gas. Food and Water Watch says fracking poses an "unacceptable risk" to water supplies and human health. Several recent investigations have shown that fracking contaminated groundwater in several states. Lynna Kaucheck is with Food and Water Watch in Detroit. She says northern Michigan is a current hotspot for fracking exploration. "The northern part of the lower Peninsula sits on the Collingwood-Utica shale which is very deep deposits of shale gas. And so right now a lot of out of-state-companies are purchasing mineral rights so they can begin horizontal fracking for natural gas." Kauchek says that could to lead to chemically-contaminated groundwater, and pose a risk to the state's agricultural and tourism industries. "We don't believe that fracking can be done safely. Especially not the way that they're doing it right now." State environmental regulators say the gas is so deep in the ground that fracking shouldn't affect water supplies. They acknowledge some concerns, but say the practice is generally safe. Recent weather opens planting door for Michigan farmers By Mark Brush • Jun 13, 2011 Maureen Reilly / Flickr The wet spring has been bad for farmers in Michigan. They've had to wait to get their crops in the ground, and those crops that were in the ground when the rains came didn't fair so well. The warmer, drier weather in the past week has allowed some farmers to get into their fields and plant their crops. Kris Turner of the Flint Journal filed a report yesterday on farmers who are putting in 20-hour days to get their crops in on time. From the Flint Journal: Jim Collom, an agricultural statistician at the Michigan branch of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, said farmers across the state and country are hurting this year. Michigan farmers battled intense rain that flooded fields and limited the time seed could be planted. Things have improved in the past few days.. Michigan farmers typically have 92 percent of corn planted by this time of the year but only have about 67 percent of it in the ground now, Collom said. Soybeans are worse — only about 31 percent is planted. Farmers typically have about 71 percent of that crop planted by this time of the year. One farmer, Chad Morey, said the window for planting corn safely is closing, saying he might have to plant more soybeans this year to turn a profit. The Morning Sun reports that the late plantings and moisture will affect how much farmers are paid: And even what's planted in the next few days and what was planted earlier this month, will likely face yield and moisture issues in the fall. "We can expect lower yields when we're planting that late, and it will be wet," Gross said. "It's not going to have the time to dry in the field." Farmers get less for wet grains because of the time and expense required to dry them. State reverses, will keep forest campgrounds open By Sarah Hulett • Jun 10, 2011 N1NJ4 / flickr The state has reversed a decision to close 23 state forest campgrounds this summer. Department of Natural Resources spokeswoman Mary Dettloff says the DNR has found partners to run three of them, and is in talks with local governments and other groups for similar arrangements for the rest. But she says maintaining the campgrounds is an expense the state is less and less able to afford: "We have to do regular environmental testing on the wells for the water, we have to have the pit toilets pumped out regularly. We have to have the trash hauled away, the grass mowed. There's lots of maintenance and upkeep for these things that I think a lot of folks just don't realize we have to do." Funding for the state forest campgrounds has been cut by almost two-thirds over the last three years. 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On this day, workmen clearing a site at the foot of Gibbet Street in Halifax discovered the original Gibbet platform and two skulls placed half a metre apart from their skeletons thought to be the remains of John Wilkinson and Anthony Mitchell who were executed in 1650. In 1974 a 15-foot (4.5 metres) high replica of the Gibbet was constructed on the site. The original Gibbet blade was placed in the Pre-Industrial Museum, Piece Hall.
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KiSS Technology and CinemaNow demonstrate movie streaming to connected DVD-players at CES
KiSS Technology along with CinemaNow, will demonstrate the first connected DVD-player capable of streaming or downloading Windows Media Video (WMV) content directly from the CinemaNow Web site.
This feature will allow customers to download and view movies in near-DVD quality within seconds, or in some cases view them immediately by using video streaming on the TV.
The introduction of a connected DVD-player is an important step in increasing mainstream consumer adoption of Internet video-on-demand services and represents a significant milestone for KiSS Technology and CinemaNow. With Internet distribution rights to the most extensive and comprehensive collection of film and television content available online, the CinemaNow library contains more than 6,500 feature-length films, shorts, music concerts and television programs from more than 200 licensors including 20th Century Fox, Disney, Lions Gate, MGM, Miramax, Sony and Warner Bros.
?The next great frontier in digital distribution is allowing consumers to download and watch Internet-delivered content on their televisions,? said Bruce Eisen, president of CinemaNow. ?We want it to be as easy as possible for consumers to view CinemaNow-delivered movies in their living rooms, and the new connected DVD-players from KiSS Technology will provide that critical link.?
CinemaNow content is made available in Microsoft?s Windows Media Video 9 Series format and is protected by Microsoft?s Windows Media Digital Rights Management (DRM) software in conjunction with CinemaNow?s PatchBay? technology. Films are distributed via the company?s Web site, www.cinemanow.com, which is currently accessed by more than 1 million unique users per month. Films are available on a pay-per-view, download-to-own and subscription basis, making CinemaNow the most complete and flexible service for accessing movies online.
?Placing control and convenience into the palms of consumers is the key to succeeding in the constantly changing world of consumer entertainment,? said Peter Wilmar Christensen, CEO, KiSS Technology. ?Working with CinemaNow to develop our new connected DVD-player providing consumers with true on-demand capabilities, as well as creating a seamless connected home entertainment unit, enables KiSS? to deliver on demand value to consumers in a tangible setting.? KiSS Technology expects the connected DVD-player ? the DP-600 ? will be available in January 2005.


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As a dedicated art gallery store, we do this by producing framed wall art that is well-designed, high quality and affordable. Here you will find everything from trending to a large selection of exclusive categories, scenery, oceans, beaches, pop cult, animals, sports, religions and more. With so much inspirations from the world around us, you can print your custom image with free touch up service by our designers. Enjoy browsing - because we've got all you want in here!
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New Standard U-Shaped Leather Sectional Sofa
Touch me.Sometimes it is not about starting from scratch, but rather revisiting past designs and making them better. The New Standard is simplicity at its best with a twist. Wide arms and inviting loose cushions all come together with tuned proportions and show stopping legs. Now Available in durable and sumptuous leather upholstery options.
This leather is beautifully natural and dynamic. It is intended to patina with use and time. Images are intended to be representative of the material, but all hides are unique, this means each piece will possess slightly different characteristics such as scars and stretch marks.
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- Dark Brown Leather: A top grain pigmented semi-aniline leather finished with a protective top coat to create a consistent and durable finish
- Granite Leather / Toffee Leather: A full grain natural aniline leather made from the highest quality hides; expertly tanned and milled to create a soft buttery hand and luxurious finish that will patina over time; Granite is a rich charcoal color. Color variation is a signature to the authenticity of natural leather
- Sturdy kiln-dried American hardwood frame, doweled and corner blocked for added strength
- Sinuous steel springs provide durable support beneath cushions
- High resiliency foam cushions with feather down wrap provide a mix of firm support and comfort, and with use will take on a more casual appearance. To promote even wear over time, we recommend fluffing and flipping cushions frequently after use.
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We didn't design our first upholstered piece until Blu Dot was seven or eight years old. Designing sofas is different than designing most other things. It can often be less about new ideas and clever solutions and more about making beautiful forms with a welcoming sit – comfortable sculpture. New Standard is definitely that - nicely proportioned with carefully crafted cushions that have surprising comfort. And the sweet little leg on this sofa doesn't just look cool. It was designed this way because it is always hard to attach a leg cleanly and directly at the outside corner of a sofa, as all the fabric comes together at that point. That's why New Standard's legs attach to the frame inboard and appear to "float" at the corners. It's always a bonus when solving a practical problem leads us to an interesting aesthetic detail.
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The Bantuan Rakyat 1Malaysia (BR1M) whereby households with monthly income of RM3000 and below can get RM500 one-time payment is out since 10 December. Those interested can download the form from Treasury website at:
http://www.treasury.gov.my/pdf/br1m/Borang_BR1M.pdf or LHDN offices as well selected location like some schools.
REMEMBER, the form is FREE, FREE, FREE.
Need help understanding if you are eligible or not? refer the below diagram:
Note that need to submit copy of your MyKad and also payslip (if have). And those registered in e-Kasih also eligible.
Even if your married children stay with you and have their own income, you can still claim (and they also can claim) as long your income is below RM3000.
Single parents or those staying alone also can claim, as long as monthly income below RM3000.
You can also refer the document at: Mekanisma Bantuan RM500 9 Dis 2011 Edaran Laman Web
For help, you can call/email:
Talian hotline : 1-800-222-500 (Bebas Tol)
Waktu operasi : 9.00 pagi hingga 5.00 petang (hari bekerja)
Emel : firstname.lastname@example.com
Perkhidmatan mulai 7 Disember 2011 (Rabu)
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Commodores Cup 2018 Accommodation, Cowes Isle of Wight for 13 people
Commodores Cup accommodation is in great demand given the success of this spectacular event. Commodores Cup 2018 is even bigger and better than in previous years with many people seeking to holiday in Cowes at the same time. This year there are even more components of the metre regatta and the event lasts for most of July 2018
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Superior large detached 3 storey house in private and secluded grounds. Spacious living, tastefully decorated throughout. Large luxury kitchen with Aga. Dining room seats 14. Three bathrooms one of which is en-suite each with deluxe walk-in power showers. Private driveway and parking for seven cars. Large gardens and BBQ/patio area. Great views of the Solent. All facilities including wireless broadband internet and multi-room SONOS music system.+ More details
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Large detatched family house in own grounds with many lovely sea views. Landscaped gardens and double garage. Art deco style interior, large kitchen with double Aga. Flexible accommodation using 6 bedrooms and several reception rooms.+ More details
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A fabulously located property with it's own jetty,mooring and private parking for two cars. As central as you can get! Sleeping up to 13 in three doubles (single bed in one of the rooms) and two twins. An additional double sofa bed in the library and two small single rooms. Lots of storage for sailing gear and fabulous sea views from the two balconies. Decked area with BBQ and small garden lead to the pontoon.+ More details
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A five storey crew house, sleeping up to 13, within a 4 min walk of the marinas and High St. Five bedrooms with one double, two adult bunks (can also be a triple or twin), Adult bunk room with sink, Two adult bunks or a twin or triple, one single en suite. Two bathrooms and one en suite plus cloakroom. Garden with BBQ and furniture. WIFI. Perfect for large crews and larger holiday lets.+ More details
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A newly renovated Victorian house with 5 bedrooms arranged over 4 floors which can sleep up to 15 people.
There are two living rooms each with wooden floors, sofas, bean bags, tv, video/dvd player and CD-player/stereo; a large wood fitted kitchen and eating area with a dishwasher, microwave, washing machine, gas hob/oven etc; two modern bathrooms with showers and a separate toilet/washroom; and a large garden with two patios, a barbeque and a patio heater for outside entertaining.
There are one double room and four other bedrooms each accommodating two or three single beds.
The Cowes House has one main bathroom with a double shower, washbasin and toilet. There is also a separate toilet and washbasin, a separate shower room and wasbasin, and + More details


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I am working with GWR to identify if there are any relationships between 'extreme' events and disease incidence. The use of GWR has been employed because I am working in a region where local differences occur for for selected variables. It is slightly different to trying to find all the variables that explain the incidence rates, rather I am looking at specific variables to see if they do impact or not.
I am getting good results for the St. Residuals, local r2 and coefficient rasters, however I am concerned about the results in the results box. I've read the literature about these results and it says for the residualsquares and sigma the smaller the value the better. My results for these two measures aren't what I would consider small. Is this vital or are the results I actually map more important? The AICc value is lower for GWR than OLS. I feel positive about the st. residuals, local r 2 and coefficient rasters but don't want to put these in results in my work if actually underlying those the model is no good.
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Hey lovelies! I know it's been a while and I'm so sorry! I've been moving in my house RL and the holidays have just gotten me swamped. But I'm here to catch up! So my post today reflects this wonderful holiday/winter season. My RL and SL partner and I decided to do a fancy post together to show you some of the new fabulous designs that are available for you this holiday season. Whether you want to buy as a gift or dress up with your partner to go to a fancy party or a night out dancing these are some great outfits! Wanna see what Bray is wearing? Well you can if you go HERE! I hope everyone has a wonderful holiday and I'll be back for more posts!
Happy Holidays!
❤ Dani
Skin: Glam Affair – Renee – Christmas Edition 01 **@ My Attic**
Shape: Dani & Co.
Hair w/ tiara pin: Exile – Waiting For Tonight – MESH **@ My Attic**
Dress: Rebel Hope – Mae Mesh Gown – Red **NEW**
Eyes: Mayfly – Deep Sky Mesh Eyes – Twilight Sea Shadow
Lashes: Redgrave ExtraLong
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My blog post a couple of days ago about DI.se's poor website UX was really just one example of websites that make use of "modern" features while failing to actually make them useful. expressen.se is another example, but for other reasons.
Similar to DI.se, they have a toolbar section for each article with functions like changing the text size, printing the article, and even fancy things like sharing the article on Facebook. The problem is that they choose to have this toolbar at the bottom of the article, not at the top! Granted, some of these functions are likely very rarely used, and only meaningful once you have actually read the article (such as sending an article link through e-mail), but changing the text size is something you will want to do before you start to read the article, not after!
Their stupid design means that in order to increase the text size of an article, you have to follow this procedure:
- Click on the article link you want to read.
- Scroll down to the end of the article (usually somewhere in the middle of the page due to the typical display of the main site content after the article.
- Click on the a a a toolbar buttons to select your desired text size.
- Scroll back up to the start of the article and start reading.
To make things even worse, expressen.se, just like DI.se, doesn't remember the text size chosen, so you have to repeat this procedure for every article you read.
Why are these things so hard for website designers to get right? Remembering the text size is as simple as storing and reading a website cookie. Even I managed to do it on the ancient Phoenix Help website back in 2002, so why are so many modern news sites still struggling with it?


text: Back Iron Other name(s): carbonyl iron, desiccated ferrous sulfate, ferrous fumarate, ferrous gluconate, ferrous sulfate General description Iron is an essential element important in the development of red blood cells, which carry oxygen to all parts of the body. However, iron is extremely poisonous in large doses. Iron overdose is the number one cause of pediatric poisoning deaths in the United States. Iron functions primarily as the oxygen-carrying component of hemoglobin, the red pigment inside red blood cells that gives blood its characteristic color. Iron is also necessary for the formation of myoglobin, which is found in muscle tissue. Myoglobin supplies oxygen to muscle cells and plays a role in muscle contraction. Iron helps to maintain the health of red blood cells and muscle tissue, and it contributes to collagen synthesis and the function of the immune system. Medically valid uses Iron is primarily used to treat iron-deficiency anemia. Pica, an unusual appetite for non-food items such as ice, mud, clay, laundry starch, paint chips, or ashes, can sometimes be treated with iron supplements. Pica often occurs because of an unrecognized iron deficiency. Depressed immune function, when caused by iron deficiency, can be improved with iron supplements. Unsubstantiated claims Please note that this section reports on claims that have NOT yet been substantiated through scientific studies. Iron has been said to stimulate the immune system, aid in the treatment of alcoholism, and improve athletic performance. Recommended intake Many conditions increase the need for iron. Those who have recently lost a lot of blood or have donated blood, as well as those with an excessively heavy menstrual flow or undergoing hemodialysis may need an iron supplement. Medical conditions and procedures that cause an increased need for iron include burns, achlorhydria (decreased acid production), and a gastrectomy (surgical removal of the stomach). Conditions causing long-term blood loss (such as hemorrhoids, peptic ulcer, or hookworms) may also result in increased iron needs. Aspirin and other arthritis medications may cause microscopic intestinal bleeding that, over time, results in iron deficiency. Athletes may have greater iron requirements due to increased losses of iron in sweat and increased hemoglobin production. Women who are pregnant or breastfeeding may need to take mineral supplements, but must consult a physician before doing so. Low iron levels during pregnancy increase the possibility of premature and low birth weight babies. As indicated below, iron is measured in milligrams. The RDA is the Recommended Dietary Allowance. Group RDA Infants (0 to 6 months) 6 mg Infants (6 months to 1 year) 4–10 mg Children (1 to 10 years) 10 mg Boys (11 to 18 years) 12 mg Men (19+ years) 10 mg Women (11 to 50 years) 15 mg Women (50+ years) 10 mg Pregnant women 30 mg Breastfeeding women 15 mg Iron supplements come in different forms. These forms have been developed in an attempt to decrease the gastrointestinal problems, such as constipation, associated with iron. Each form has a different percentage of magnesium. Ferrous fumarate and ferrous sulfate contain the highest concentrations of iron, with ferrous gluconate containing the lowest. Dosage is expressed either as the amount of iron present or the percentage of iron in the preparation. Be sure to read the label carefully to see if it expresses the amount of elemental iron or the total weight of the compound. For example, 325 g of ferrous sulfate contains only 65 mg of elemental iron. Carbonyl iron is a form of elemental iron that has been very finely ground to improve its absorption and is one of the safer forms of iron. The most absorbable form of iron is heme iron, which is found in red meat and poultry. Absorption is enhanced by consumption of vitamin C in conjunction with iron-rich foods. In order for the gastrointestinal system to absorb iron, the stomach needs to be acidic. Certain antacids, such as calcium bicarbonate, can change the pH level of the stomach to a very alkaline environment. Therefore, excessive use of antacids may interfere with iron uptake. Source Nutrient Content per 100 grams Brewer's yeast 17.3 mg Caviar 11.8 mg Wheat germ 9.4 mg Lentils 8.6 mg Pistachio nuts 7.3 mg Egg yolks 7.2 mg Beef liver 6.5 mg Parsley 6.2 mg Kidney beans 6.1 mg Oysters 5.5 mg Baker's yeast 4.9 mg Beef 3.2 mg Pork and ham (varies with cut, does not include organs) 2.5 mg White enriched bread 0.5 mg Chicken 1.8 mg The major problem associated with too little iron in the body is anemia, particularly microcytic hypochromic anemia. This conditions results in red blood cells that are smaller than usual and do not contain a normal amount of hemoglobin. This type of anemia may result in weakness, paleness of skin (pallor), fatigue, shortness of breath, and headache. Pica may occur with mild iron deficiencies. Pica is a condition characterized by an abnormal appetite for non-food items. For instance, the pica commonly associated with iron deficiency is a hunger for ice and, in some areas of the country, clay. (Note: pica in young children is not normally associated with iron deficiency.) Side effects, toxicity, and interactions Iron is extremely toxic in large amounts. In as few as three to four days, toxic levels of iron can result in death. In severe overdose, iron rapidly destroys the lining of the intestinal tract and may lead to multiple perforations of the intestine. Free iron ions in the bloodstream destroy the endothelium (the lining of the blood vessels) and produce irreversible shock. An excess of iron can also cause severe liver damage. Iron supplements, including prenatal and children's vitamins, are usually packaged in brightly colored tablets. Young children find these very attractive and may attempt to eat an entire bottle. Because iron is extremely toxic and large overdoses are usually fatal, it is imperative to keep all iron-containing medications away from children. Almost 100 percent of iron poisonings occur in children. Iron is the leading cause of fatal poisoning in children. A normal side effect of taking iron is constipation or a black stool. Taking a stool softener may offset this problem. Taking daily doses of iron above the recommended allowance may cause an accumulation of iron, leading to iron overload. This damages the liver (causing cirrhosis), heart, pancreas, pituitary gland, and other organs. This condition is called acquired hemochromatosis. Studies are being done to determine whether excessive iron supplementation may play a role in certain cancers. Finally, excess iron intake has been associated with increased risk for cardiovascular disease. Various types of blood diseases, some of which are serious, can result in anemia. Taking iron supplements can mask these conditions and allow them to go undiagnosed. Some blood diseases, if treated with iron, may result in iron overload. They include sickle cell anemia, G6PD (glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency), hereditary spherocytosis, hereditary elliptocytosis (1 in 2000), pyruvate kinase deficiency, acquired or genetic hemochromatosis, and thalassemia. Iron preparations often contain tartrazine or sulfites. People who are allergic to aspirin have a higher sensitivity to tartrazine. People who have asthma are more likely to be allergic to sulfites. Therefore, people who are allergic to these chemicals or are asthmatic should use caution in selecting an iron preparation. Antacids and cimetidine (a drug that blocks the production of stomach acid) can decrease the amount of iron absorbed into the body. This reduces the effectiveness of iron supplements. Ascorbic acid (vitamin C) increases the absorption of iron, and the antibiotic chloramphenicol increases the blood levels of iron. Iron affects quite a few drugs. Any drug in the tetracycline family will bind with iron and decrease the absorption of both drugs. Iron interferes with levodopa, methyldopa, etidronate, levothyroxine, penicillamine, and a family of antibiotics called quinolones. Iron decreases the effectiveness of all of these medications. Eggs, milk, coffee, and tea can decrease the absorption of iron-containing products. Do not take iron within two hours of eating these foods. Fiber, tannin (found in tea), and oxalic acid (found in some vegetables) interfere with iron absorption. Additional information Genetic hemochromatosis is a relatively common condition in which the body stores excessive amounts of iron. Over many years, the accumulation leads to cirrhosis of the liver and damage to other organs. Typically, symptoms do not appear until after age 40. This disease is seen almost ten times as often in men (about 1.5 per 1,000) than women, since women tend to lose excess iron through menstruation. Because of this, men should be extremely careful about taking any iron supplements. A healthy diet will usually supply a man with adequate iron. Click here for a list of reputable websites with general information on nutrition.


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Striking back at drivers who routinely fail to pay up, the Illinois Tollway created a virtual wall of shame Wednesday on which it outed the worst offenders.
The state agency posted the names of 157 companies on its website along with the amount of money it says each owes. To make the list, a person has to have racked up more than $1,000 in unpaid tolls and fines. Although only companies are listed currently, individual drivers could also find their names on the list.
In the top spot was Landa Transport, a Frankfort-based trucking company that is on the hook for nearly $215,000, the tollway says. The company didn't respond to a phone message seeking comment.
"If seeing your company's name on this list becomes an incentive for you to pick up the phone and call us to settle your debt, then we've achieved our goal," said the tollway's executive director, Kristi Lafleur.
The new webpage was sanctioned by a law Gov. Pat Quinn signed this week.
Many of those named are construction and transportation companies. There is also a company that services elevators and one that cleans diamonds.
Collectively they owe $3.7 million, the agency said.
A similar approach has been tried in other states. The North Texas Tollway Authority, for example, has an online list of more than 78,000 of its top toll violators. It gives their names, hometowns and what they owe. At the top of the list is a woman from the northeast Dallas suburb of Sachse who the agency says owes $153,046.47.
In Illinois, the agency depends on tolls to maintain its 286 miles of interstate roadways in a dozen northern counties.
Officials had initially pledged to turn the roads into freeways once the bonds used to build the original 187 miles were paid off.
"The promise was well-intentioned, but shortsighted," the agency says on its website.


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It has been a long wait, but finally our book about Analysis Services Tabular is available!
Microsoft SQL Server 2012 Analysis Services: The BISM Tabular Model
Amazon is already shipping it in US and it should be available soon also in Europe. However, the Kindle edition is already available everywhere! If you like to order it on Amazon, here are the links for all the shops:
You can follow this link to take a look at the Table of Contents, at the Introduction and some content of other chapters. I suggest you to read the introduction and the "Who Should Read This Book" section before buying the book, so you will be sure you are getting the right one. Well, if you read this blog, you should be in the right target audience, but double check is not bad.
For your convenience, this is the list of the chapters:
We already received a good review but I hope to see many others – of course we all like the good ones, but we always look carefully at every comment so that we can improve the next one!
I'd like to give a big thank you to all the people who helped us reaching this goal. I know we set an ambitious target, trying to cover a brand new engine and development environment in a very deep way despite its infancy on the market. I think that this is just the first step in this new world, Tabular will evolve and we'll gain more experience working with it on real word projects. But I hope that many BI developers will find it easier to start a new Tabular project with the guidance of this book. We have found that Tabular is good not only for "simple" models, but also for the complex ones, when Multidimensional faced some limitations in term of leaf-level calculation. I still don't use Tabular for any new project, there are still many scenarios in which Multidimensional is a better choice, but don't wait too much to start playing with DAX and Tabular. You might miss some real opportunities.
I hope you will enjoy the reading!
Mines already in the mail from Amazon.
Looking forward to reading it.
Still waiting for it to be available in France.
The expedition date announced is the 7th of August...
Probably printed books are shipped from US to Europe in some container...
Bummer. Your book unfortunately doesn't display correctly on Safaribooks Online. (I addded it to my Bookshelf but somehow it doesn't display. Safaribooks Online acknowledged the problem but said they couldn't resolve it so quickly.) Maybe your publisher can check? Thanks!
I forwarded the issue to the publisher - I'll update you as soon as I have an answer. Thanks for the comment!
Thanks Marco. In the meantime I've ordered the paper version from Amazon :-)


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I wanted to make a salad to accompany our the main course for dinner – I'm all about eating lots of veggies. I love a cornucopia of goodies tossed into a salad to keep things fun and exciting.
I had found some fresh baby corn during one of my shopping excursions and thought – perfect. I had never seen fresh baby corn before and wanted to use them as an add-on.
Next on my list were beets. I've never been a huge fan of the root vegetable, but I have found one variety that I enjoy most, by far – golden beets. They are milder and less sweet than the red; and have an amazingly bright orange-red hue with a brilliant yellow stripped flesh inside. I decided to include a couple of pictures just for reference.
Unfortunately I couldn't find my golden beets this week, so I settled with some red ones. I always try to look for baby beets whenever possible. They are more tender and delicate than regular sized ones.
And of course we have our staples like tomatoes and greens. I don't especially like loading up my salad with an excessive amount of greens, but rather having all ingredients work together equally in unison.
Roasted Beets:
1 bunch of beets, unpeeled, scrubbed and stems removed
¼ tsp sea salt
1 tbs extra virgin olive oil
**Save the beet greens for another use!!!
Aluminum foil
Cooking dish
Preheat oven to 425ºF. I simply roast them covered in the oven with a little olive oil and salt, until knife tender, approximately 45-60 minutes.
Once cool enough to handle, peel skin. Skin should come right off. Chop into bit sized pieces.
Chopped Veggie Salad:
*Be sure to chopped all ingredients the same size.
2 cups stemmed arugula, thinly chopped
2 cups mixed organic spring mix, thinly chopped
6 fresh baby corns, chopped
1 cup heirloom tomatoes, chopped
1 cup roasted beets, chopped
½ cup Parmigiano-Reggiano, shaved
Sea salt and pepper, to taste
Vegetable peeler
2 tbs sherry vinegar
2 tbs extra virgin olive oil
Make cheese shavings with the help of the handy-dandy vegetable peeler. Then combine all ingredients together, set aside until ready to toss. Salad can be made ahead of time. Dress the salad JUST prior to serving. No soggy salads allowed. Drizzle sherry vinegar and olive oil into salad, salt and pepper to taste. Add more dressing if needed – I like my salads lightly dressed.
Bon appetit! Hope you enjoy it…
Serves two.


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A knowledge portal available via a strategic partnership between the Institute for Applied Psychometrics and Interactive Metronome.More...
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Dr. Kevin McGrew is the Director of the Institute for Applied Psychometrics (IAP). He received a master's degree in School Psychology at Moorhead State University and his doctoral degree in Educational Psychology at the University of Minnesota. He was a practicing school psychologist for 12 years. He spent 10 years as a Professor of Applied Psychology at St. Cloud State University. Dr. McGrew is currently a Visiting Professor in Educational Psychology at the University of Minnesota and serves as the Research and Science Director for Interactive Metronome. [ 2 The original "Time Doc" was Jim Cassily, the inventor of Interactive Metronome. I might better be considered "Time Doc-2". Click here for brief history about Jim and the original "Time Machine"].
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|Heavy satin fabric
|A Line
|O Neck
|Zip up on the back
|Natural waist
|Skirt Length:
|Tea length
|Tailoring Time:
|14-21 days | Rush order 8-14 days
|Shipping Time:
|2-7 days
* Golden embroidery
* box pleating skirt
* Tea length(About 120cm/47'' from shoulder over bust to the hemline)
For this item only one dress is available,any other accessories are not included.
There will be 1-2cm error due to different measurement method and tool.
Color representation may vary by monitor, slight colour aberration is acceptable.
Special Occasion Dresses
It will take 14-20 days to tailor your dresses by professional dressmaker. It will then take about 3-8 working days for the package travel from our facilities to your destination, the exact shipping time is based on the shipping company (DHL, EMS, FedEx, UPS, etc.) standard.
Wedding Dresses
It will take 22-35 business days to tailor your dresses by professional dressmaker. Also it will take about 3-8 working days for the package travel from our facilities to your destination, the exact shipping time is based on the shipping company (DHL, EMS, FedEx, UPS, etc.) standard.
Note: ebProm has no control on the customs. And usually there are no import duties, taxes or customs for the goods to most destinations. If by some case, you are subject to customs or import duties on delivery, you are responsible for paying them to receive your package. ebProm is not responsible for the delay of shipping caused by the customs clearance.
For custom-made, please give us the measurements below:
1. Upper Bust: Measure above the breasts and across the armpits
2. Bust: Measure around the fullest part of bust
3. Under Bust: Measure underneath the breasts
4. Nipple to Nipple: Nipple to Nipple
5. Waist: Measure around your waist,4cm above the Belly Button
6. Hip: Measure across the widest part of the hips
7. Shoulder to Nipple: From the shouder to Nipple
8. Shoulder to Waist: Measure from shoulder top to the waist line
9. Dress Length: Measure from shoulder neck point to the bottom of the dress across the breast(With Heels)
10. Shoulder Width: Measure from one shoulder point across the back to the other shoulder point.
11. Your Actual Height: Measure from the head to the feet without shoes
For dress with sleeves or off the shoulder styles, the following measurements are needed:
12. Around armhole
13. Around upper arm
14. Around elbow
15.Around wrist
16. Around shoulder
17. Sleeve length
For mermaid style:
18. Around thigh: Standing with your feet together, measure around thigh(2 legs together)
Measuring Tips
How to Measure For Your Dress Size
Wedding dress and special occasion dress sizes often fit tighter than regular clothing sizes. In order to avoid the size mistakes, plea do follow the measuring tips when ordering online. It takes times and efforts to measure your size accurately. Having a friend or your tailor take the measurements for you is absolutely worthwhile before ordering online. The top one reason gowns don't fit is their measurements taken incorrectly.So which do you prefer?
Tips for Measuring for Your Dress Size
Ask your friends, relatives, or your tailor to help you take measurements as accurate as possible. The more accurate, the better fit.
Make alterations for a perfect look. Nearly all formal gown needs the alteration no matter you buy online or in the laval bridal shop.
While measuring, keep the measuring tape snug instead of tight around your body part. Never such in your tummy for a smaller belly number!
Your dress size is only a number. Formal dress sizes fit tighter than common clothing, you'd better order a larger size than your normal one. The number over the tag inside your gown is not the key. The most important thing is how you look like in your favorite dress.
Measure around the fullest part of your breast. It's better to wear a bra which you may wear with your dress, or don't wear bra if you don't plan to wear a bra inside your dress, most of our dresses are built with bra and bones. Make sure the measuring tape is comfortable. Do not make it too tight while measure your bust. Remember the bust measurement should not be the identical size as your bra.
Measure around your waist about 1-2 inches / 3-4.5cm up your belly button. When measure your waist, make sure no clothing is under your tape. Make sure the measuring tape is comfortable. Do not make it too tight while measure your waist.
Measuring tip
Do not wear low cut jeans or pants while taking your waist measurements. Someone nay think it's OK as her waist is exposed, wearing that can add 1 or more inches to your real waist size.
Measure around the fullest part of your hips. It's suggested to measure about 6-7 inches down your belly button. Masure the measuring tape is comfortable. Do no make it too tight while measure your hips. When measure your hips, make sure no clothing is under your tape.
Shoulder to hem dress length
Our dress length is made to fit women up to about 5 feet 9 inches height with heels.If you require other length, please let us know. Don't forget to pick the most appropriate heel height which works with your dress length.
Tips for Dress Ordering & Fitting
- If you are between sizes, choose a corset or lace up back style dresses which provides an adjustable fit.
- If you want full. A Line or ball gown dresses, pay more attention to bust and waist measurements.
- Keep your dress one size larger since it's easier to get a dress smaller than larger. Seldom dresses could get a perfect fit without alterations.
- before you place an order online, remind yourself that it's totally different from shopping in local bridal shops. You should be ready for some wrinkling caused by packing and shipping of any dresses. Don't compare the gown you take out of a small box or package with photos of a carefully steamed dress. If you want a wrinkle- free and perfect looking dress, have it steamed after alteration completed.


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Thanks-Living By Cheryl Lutz
20 Nov 2014 2 Comments
in Christ's love, feast, Forgiveness, Freedom, Growing Your Faith, privilege, Purpose, serving, Storms of life, time
I can do all things through Christ, who strengthens me. Phil. 4:13
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Joan began attending another Baptist church, near Caruthers, and we quickly followed. We were attending this church when our son was born in 1980. I became very involved in the young married couples' group and made several lifelong friends. Another married couple, Bob and Bernice Pierce, began mentoring me in my spiritual growth. This godly couple proved to be a true blessing throughout the next few years of my life.
Although I don't recall specifically what I was going through emotionally at the time, one evening I found myself crying near the church parking lot, having my first conversation with Bob. He was such a loving and tender man. His height, thin build, and gentle tone of speech reminded me of Abraham Lincoln. He put one long arm around me and said, "Judy, I don't know what you're going through right now. But, I want you to know that we have a promise from the Lord that we can lean on when times are tough. It's Philippians 4:13, I can do all things through Christ, who strengthens me."
"Okay. Thank you, but I'm not good at remembering verses, but I'll try to memorize it." Not trusting in myself.
"If you can memorize it, you'll always have a verse that you can cling too, when times aren't so good."
I've never forgotten the impact this verse has had on my spiritual journey through the years. Up to that point in my life no one outside of my family had had such a profound impact on my spiritual life as this couple did. Bernice Pierce was just as precious as her husband was. Shortly after we met, she told me that she was a breast cancer survivor, not once, but twice. I knew that this woman truly knew Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior. She seemed to have God's Holy Spirit emanating from deep within her heart and it manifested itself in the way she spoke and in the way she prayed. Any time I had the privilege to be with her was a memorable one. Those times left an imprint in my heart and they were beautiful representations of Christ's love for me.
My last memory of Bernice centers on a warm and breezy afternoon as I drove my '69 Corvette convertible towards Fresno Community Hospital to say my final good-byes to my dear friend. I walked into her hospital room, and as I entered her smile and the precious glow of her face, gave me a peace in knowing that she knew she would be making her journey to heaven soon. Though her skin was pale and she wore a covering over her head because of what the chemotherapy treatments had taken from her.
"Oh, Judy. Come here and let me hug you."
Crying, I said, "Bernice, I had to come and see you one last time."
Other close friends were present, as well, and we talked about old times; social get-togethers, swimming parties, Bible studies, Mary Kay parties, and Mexican feasts at Sal's in Selma, California after church on Sundays.
She said, "Some day, we'll all be in heaven together having the Marriage Supper of the Lamb, at one long table, big enough for all of us, and Jesus will be at the head of the table!"
I said, "Eating Sal's Mexican food!"
Everyone laughingly agreed especially Bernice.
Bernice and I hugged and cried together. We knew that we wouldn't see each other again on this side of heaven, and we both knew that she was ready to meet the Lord. Within a week, she did.
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What are terminal blocks used for?
Terminal blocks are used to terminate wires and arrange them in a long strip to connect the wiring to the mains. Thanks to their features, they represent a very flexible type of electrical connector, which makes the range of applications very broad. As a matter of fact, their use is not only limited to automotive, railway and process engineering industries, but can easily be extended to home appliances consumer goods such as speakers and headphones.
Types of terminal blocks
The category of terminal blocks includes several types of them, some of which are:
- Barrier strips
- Distribution blocks
- Fused terminal blocks
- DIN rail terminals
What is a DIN terminal?
One of the most used kinds of terminal blocks in industrial appliances are DIN terminals. They are used on DIN rails, which are metal structures for mounting control equipment inside equipment racks or enclosures. The acronym DIN stands for Deutsches Institut fur Normung (German Institute for Standardization), official symbol of technical standardisation since the Seventies and now used in the automation industry to indicate equipment to be mounted on 35 mm DIN rails.
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