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Even with smartphones, high-speed Internet, and other modern technologies, Americans spend an inordinate amount of time running errands. Interacting and conducting business with our government is no exception. It can be time-consuming. Wouldn't it be great to use the local Post Office as a one-stop center for doing business with government? Or, what if the U.S. Postal Service had a digital platform to access government services or information online? Last week, the OIG released a white paper called "e-Government and the Postal Service — A Conduit to Help Government Meet Citizens' Needs." The paper identifies opportunities for the Postal Service to partner with other agencies to better connect with citizens, improve services, cut costs, and reduce duplicative and wasteful services. By providing e-government services, the Postal Service could help the government save money. There has never been a better time to do more with less. Through the Postal Service, individuals could send secure messages to government agencies, convert physical documents to digital records and send them instantly, apply and pay for permits and licenses, and access other crucial services. The Postal Service could also verify a person's identity for sensitive or complex transactions. In addition, the Postal Service could lease unused Post Office window space to other agencies, so citizens could have a convenient access point for face-to-face services across the government. Business owners could use the Postal Service to look up information on regulations and laws affecting them, learn about federal small business loan opportunities, file information with the IRS and other relevant agencies, and submit all necessary forms and documentation through the Postal Service's secure messaging and identity authentication services. Or, these things could be done in one visit to the Post Office, rather than separate stops to numerous agencies. Do you think the Postal Service could serve as a one-stop shop for government services? [poll id="240"]
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AnonymousI THINK THE POSTAL SERVICE SHOULD TRY AND TAKE ADVANTAGE OF A REVENUE PRODUCING OPPORTUNITY, BY BEING A COMMUNICATIONS PORTAL TO HELP FACILITATE THE APPLICATIONS OF THE AFFORDABLE HEALTH CARE ACT. DUE TO THE ELECTRONICAL/DIGITAL HURDLES THAT IS BEING EXPERIENCED NOW. I BELEIVE THAT THE MAIL MEDIUM WOULD BE A VIABLE AND RELIABLE MEANS TO GET APPLICANTS COVERTED IN REGARDS TO THE NEW HEALTH CARE LAW. THE GOVERMENT CAN USE THE USPS MAIL STREAM TO SEND MASS MAILINGS REGARDING REQUIREMENTS AND ANY OTHER PERTINENT INFORMATION INCLUDING SIGN UP FORMS.
MillennialI think this would be a great idea/opportunity for the Postal Service. Agencies are already moving toward e-Gov as a way to serve citizens better. But each agency has its own building, website and login information. Partnership with USPS would further this goal of better serving citizens even further. What a service it would be if there was one secure and trusted website, with one set of login information, which provided access to a number of important government services. What a service it would be if you could fill out your form and take it down to the post office to verify your identity rather than trying to find a local SSA or VA building. USPS already has a great partnership with the State Department. I can't even imagine how complicated it would be (or where you would even go) to get a passport if you couldn't get it at the post office. The idea of secure digital messaging is a logical service for USPS as they have already been reliably handling secure messaging in the physical world for over 200 years, and it is time for the Postal Service to be an active player in the digital sphere. In-person identity verification also seems like a service USPS could easily offer. And, like stated in a comment above, any opportunity for the Postal Service to earn money (and increase their value as a public service) should seriously be considered.
NameAny servics that the postal service can provide it's customers that brings in more money, we should consider.
Bucky_BoyI find this idea incredibly interesting. Though out government already has many services available online, there are some which would be better in a setting like this, plus some people still don't have reliable internet access or even a computer (especially in rural areas or with senior citizens). I think the better option would be to create locations which provide both federal and state services in one place. To have services like a Post Office, a state's Secretary of State, easy availability of numerous government forms, as well as more all in one location would be great.
KenSecure digital documents sent via email or fax should be a product available through USPS.
NamePeople can send documents digitally and securely through a email or fax system


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Dr. William F. Flanagan served as the first president of Rhode Island Junior College, the state's only public, two-year institution. He was appointed by the Board of Trustees of State Colleges in March 1964, and when he assumed office in September that year at the University of Rhode Island Extension Building in Providence, he had a borrowed desk, a part-time secretary and a modest $30,000 state appropriation.
Flanagan was a staunch supporter of public higher education for all high school graduates and oversaw RIJC's growth in enrollment from 300 students to 9,000 at his retirement in 1978. During his 14 years as president, he established the Blackstone Valley Campus to serve more students from the northern part of the state. As a tribute to his dedication, the campus was later renamed the Dr. William F. Flanagan Campus.
In 1982, Flanagan was inducted into the Rhode Island Hall of Fame for his educational contributions to the state. He also was named to the CCRI Athletic Hall of Fame in 1984 and was the driving force behind the construction of the Knight Campus Field House, which was one of the first collegiate field houses in the northeast. The college honored him for his founding role in college history by inducting him into its Hall of Fame in 1994.
Flanagan got his start in education as a high school English teacher and vice principal at Lockwood High School and then principal at Nelson W. Aldrich High School both in Warwick, R.I. After taking time out to serve as a naval officer in World War II, he returned to the field of education to establish the state's first community adult education program. In 1956, he joined the Rhode Island College faculty as a professor of education and later became the first director of the college's graduate program.
A graduate of Providence College, Flanagan received a master's degree from Rhode Island College and a Ph.D. from the University of Connecticut. He also received honorary doctorate degrees from Rhode Island College, Providence College and the University of Rhode Island.
Flanagan passed away in 1984.
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Definitions of spice
n. - Species; kind. 2
n. - A vegetable production of many kinds, fragrant or aromatic and pungent to the taste, as pepper, cinnamon, nutmeg, mace, allspice, ginger, cloves, etc., which are used in cookery and to flavor sauces, pickles, etc. 2
n. - Figuratively, that which enriches or alters the quality of a thing in a small degree, as spice alters the taste of food; that which gives zest or pungency; a slight flavoring; a relish; hence, a small quantity or admixture; a sprinkling; as, a spice of mischief. 2
v. t. - To season with spice, or as with spice; to mix aromatic or pungent substances with; to flavor; to season; as, to spice wine; to spice one's words with wit. 2
v. t. - To fill or impregnate with the odor of spices. 2
v. t. - To render nice or dainty; hence, to render scrupulous. 2
The word "spice" uses 5 letters: C E I P S.
Direct anagrams of spice:
epics sepic
Words formed by adding one letter before or after spice (in bold), or to ceips in any order:
a - apices spicae b - biceps d - spiced e - pieces specie l - splice o - copies r - cripes precis prices spicer s - spices t - septic y - spicey
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Check out these upcoming entertainment events.
Nearly 600 booths, including 130 new vendors, offering a wide array of crafts and gifts will fill Cleveland's I-X Center this weekend during the 28th Christmas Connection. Show features include holiday window displays, a wine cellar, free gift wrapping and performances by the Singing Angels at 5 and 7 p.m. Friday. Show hours are 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. Admission is $10.99 for ages 13 and older (free for 12 and younger), with $8.99 discount tickets available at Discount Drug Mart.
The Massillon 0 Gauge Model Railroad Club will host its sixth annual Christmas open house from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday in the lower level of First United Methodist Church, 301 Lincoln Way E in Massillon. (Use the rear entrance on Third Street.) There will be two train layouts, including a replica of Canton's Mother Gooseland locomotive, and train films. Admission is free.
Moscow Ballet will present Ekatarina Bortiakova, Viktor Scherbakov and a company of 40 dancers in "The Great Russian Nutcracker" at 3 p.m. Dec. 7 at Cleveland Music Hall. Tickets are $27.50 to $102 at Ticketmaster. Seen here is "Waltz of the Flowers."
Saxman extraordinaire Matt Corey and his funky grooving band will celebrate Thanksgiving eve at 9 p.m. Wednesday at Loby's Bar & Grille, 4736 Hills & Dales Road NW in Jackson Township.
Stark County native Mike Albert and the Big "E" Band will present an Elvis Presley tribute concert at 7:30 p.m. Friday at Canton's Palace Theatre. Featured will be some Christmas songs in the Elvis style. Tickets, $34, $32, $28 and $24, are on sale at the Palace box office, www.cantonpalacetheatre.org and 330-454-8172.
Andrew Lloyd Webber's "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat" has returned for its 14th annual holiday run at Akron's Weathervane Playhouse. Performances run through Dec. 22, at 7:30 p.m. Friday and 3:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday; numerous shows already have sold out. Tickets, $15 for adults and $12 for ages 17 and younger, may be ordered at www.weathervaneplayhouse.com and 330-836-2626. Seen here are (from left) Brooke Lytton (Narrator), Marcus Martin (Joseph) and Gracie Thanasiu (Narrator).
A Jewish prince in Jerusalem (played by Charlton Heston) is betrayed and sent into slavery, then regains his freedom and returns for revenge in "Ben-Hur." The epic 1959 film will be shown at 5 p.m. Sunday at Canton's Palace Theatre. Due to the film's running time of three hours and 34 minutes, there will be a 30-minute intermission. Admission is $5.
These pieces by David McDowell, Tom Megalis and Erin Mulligan are among 19 artists who interpreted the birth of Jesus for "Nativity," an exhibition on view through Nov. 30 at Translations Art Gallery, 331 Cleveland Ave. NW, in Canton. Gallery hours are noon to 5 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday (closed Thanksgiving).
"View From Hotel Well III," a color lithograph by David Hockney, is included in "Multiplicity," opening Saturday at the Akron Art Museum. The more than 80 prints, drawn from the collection of the Smithsonian American Art Museum, include works by Chuck Close, Jim, Dine, Helen Frankenthaler, Sol LeWitt, Kiki Smith, Tim Rollins and John Baldessari. The show will remain on view through March 16.
Richard Figge and Dede Klein star in the comedy-drama "On Golden Pond" opening tonight at the Coach House Theatre, 732 W. Exchange St., in Akron. Performances run through Dec. 21 at 8 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday and 2:30 p.m. Sunday. Tickets, $15 for Thursday and $20 for other days, may be ordered at www.coachhousetheatre.com and 330-434-7741.
The Moms, a punk-rock trio from New Jersey, will headline Wednesday at Buzzbin, 339 Cleveland Ave. NW. The 9 p.m. show also will feature the Said So (Canton), the Giggitys (Akron) and Living With Lions (Vancouver).
The 11-piece American Big Band, along with eight singers and dancers, will present the touring show "Home For the Holidays" at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 30 at the Performing Arts Center at Kent State University at Tuscarawas in North Canton. Tickets, $27 to $45, are on sale at www.tusc.kent.edu/pac and 330-308-6400.
In its first 24 years, the Great Lake Theatre Festival's production of Charles Dickens' "A Christmas Carol" has been seen by more than 625,000 people. The show is returning for its 25th season, with Alec Davies (pictured) as Ebenezer Scrooge, from Nov. 30 through Dec. 22 at the Ohio Theatre in PlayhouseSquare Center. Gerald Freedman's adaptation is a story within a story, beginning when a Cleveland family gathers on Christmas Eve to read Dickens' classic story. Performances are at 7:30 p.m. weeknights (days vary), 1:30 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday and 3 p.m. Sunday. Tickets, $28 to $60, are at www.playhousesquare.org and 216-241-6000.
Voices of Canton will present Ye Olde Christmas Madrigal Feaste at 7 p.m. Dec. 13 and 14 and 1 p.m. Dec. 15 at the Canton Woman's Club, 822 Market Ave. N. The medieval-themed production features festive decorations and period costumes, a full meal including soup, pork roast and chocolate yule log, a wassail toast, bawdy humor and holiday music. Tickets, $48, may be ordered at www.voicesofcanton.org/tickets and 330-452-4098. Seen here are Voices of Canton members Joanne Smith and John Starret.
Matt Smith, the 11th Doctor Who, stars in "The Day of the Doctor," a 90-minute 50th anniversary "Doctor Who" special, that will be shown in 3-D at 10 p.m. Monday at Tinseltown USA in Jackson Township. (Both 7:30 shows are sold out.) The special also stars Jenna Coleman, former Time Lord, David Tennant, Billie Piper and John Hurt. Also shown will be "The Day of The Doctor: Behind The Lens," a 10-minute behind-the-scenes featurette. Tickets, on sale at Tinseltown and www.cinemark.com, are $15 for adults, $14 for seniors and students, and $13 for children.
"Fruitvale Station," based on true events, investigates the final 24 hours of Oscar Grant's life (played by Michael B. Jordan), a 22-year-old African-American shot dead by transit police in the wee hours of 2009 at Fruitvale Station in Oakland. Winner of the Grand Jury Prize at the 2013 Sundance Film Festival, the film will be shown at 7:30 tonight at downtown Canton's Palace Theatre. Admission is $5.


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|2011-03-17, 21:39
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Join Date: Dec 2003
|2011-03-17, 21:47
|Link #1022
Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: NY, USA
Age: 28
Haven't run into any problems yet... but it's a complete pain, running around trying to find items so that my rogue won't die 3 seconds into battle. Etched Ring of the Twins is the only one I know, but even then, I get sent flying backwards by both regular attacks and skills. I know there's a dagger and a ring that prevents stuns, but I don't know their names. Anyone know of any accessories to boost defense/stun/immunities to crit/attack speed?
Also, I find it weird how Archer's Lance is affected by geography; if you're on higher ground in comparison to your enemy, it won't hit them at all due to it going in a straight line...
|2011-03-17, 21:57
|Link #1023
~Night of Gales~
Join Date: Dec 2005
After Mass Effect 2, I've come to accept that Bioware at its current level doesn't have the real capacity to live up to the 'these decisions really matter!' type of choices, even more so when it came to sequel-crossing.
I mentioned this before, but the only game in the past 5 years that actually lived up to the hype of 'diverse choices that matter to change the experience, outcome, and responses in-game' in my opinion was the Espionage Mass Effect Clone aka Alpha Protocol.
Despite a less than stellar gameplay and obvious copy-paste designs from the Mass Effect playbook, it actually managed to really integrate a decent overarching choice-effect system.
|2011-03-17, 22:23
|Link #1024
blinded by blood
I can do most of the battles in the game with the only mage being Merrill (who doesn't have any healing spells) on Hard.
|2011-03-18, 00:34
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Join Date: Dec 2003
I think I will have to do my rogue playthrough on hard.
Rogues do AMAZING dps (and amazing threat), but on nightmare survivability is downright terrible (still in act 1). The moment I pull aggro (even proximity aggro by running up front) I get tossed around like a bowling ball. And oh man... even aveline's assult is killing me =S.
They need to give rogues a fortitude talent which reduces friendly fire damage and make the knockdown less of a problem.
|2011-03-18, 04:56
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blinded by blood
Nightmare is so un-fun I just flat refuse to play it. I want to be entertained by my games, not to punch a hole in my monitor out of frustration.
Also, I find it kind of funny people hate on ME2 so much. In my opinion, it's the best game Bioware's made in years. People make the mistake of expecting it to be an oldschool CRPG just because it's made by Bioware--it's not. It's Gears of War without the suck and bad writing. It's Knights of the Old Republic where guns don't suck and nobody has lightsabers. It's a third-person shooter with RPG elements. Saying ME2 is bad because of that would be like saying Deus Ex is a shitty RPG because it has strong FPS elements.
Not all RPGs have to be isometric-view Infinity Engine clones.
|2011-03-18, 04:58
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Join Date: Nov 2007
Age: 30
I remember System Shock as the major doomfail of that time....but it is a great game with plot elements.
|2011-03-18, 05:01
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blinded by blood
SS1 was a great game! I don't understand why people hated it so much, honestly...
And most of the ME2 hate I've heard hasn't been about it's space-opera roots, but about "console-ification" and being "dumbed down."
The complaints are ridiculous, of course--they were both designed with consoles in mind and ported to PC (though, ME2 was developed cross-platform and it shows in how much better a port it is than ME1 for PC).
Besides all that gameplay, plot, graphics, interface and other technical crap, the largest part of my personal game ratings comes from how much fun I have with the game and how much time I spend on it before putting it down for a while. And I've been furiously playing DA2 ever since I got it, and I suspect I will not uninstall it unless I start running out of hard drive space.
There were plenty of "bad" games I found ridiculously fun, and I suspect there will be more in the future.
|2011-03-18, 05:09
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Join Date: Nov 2007
Age: 30
It isn't a great game in terms of gameplay, but I bought it for the goddesses.
|2011-03-18, 07:58
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: NY, USA
Age: 28
|2011-03-18, 10:13
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Join Date: Nov 2007
Age: 30
Just got the game and is playing as a rogue. Not as fun as I expected since I have to press buttons just to attack.
Bastards take out the skilltree! Bioware should just go bankrupt itself for removing stealing!
|2011-03-18, 10:52
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User of the "Fast Draw"
I can't really use how much I play something before putting it down to rate it, since I'm pretty much like that with most games. Unless it's just terrible then I'll be hard pressed to finish it at all. Rating a game usually comes after I'm done and the story definitely plays a key role.
|2011-03-18, 11:14
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Join Date: Dec 2003
Cleave in the Vanguard tree with claymore upgrade is one of the most powerful skills in your arsenal and it also staggers a lot.
With those 2 skills combined you should have more than enough staggered mobs to CCC with.
Neither isabela or fenris is that big of a nutcase.
|2011-03-18, 11:29
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Ineffectual Loner
Join Date: Mar 2011
Isabela is just a pirate whore, and Fenris broods too much. Though to be accurate Fenris did have a huge lapse in the quest Night Terrors.
|2011-03-18, 11:31
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I asked for this
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Winterfell
Age: 29
Who even wants to have perfectly normal companions, that would be outright boring. They all have their issues that make them as unique as possible. It's just such a lose-lose situation, you have ordinary characters and people flame you for unoriginal/archetypes, then you spice your characters with bloodmages/lying thiefs/abominations/zealots and they flame you for the craziness. I look back at Origins now, and I say wow, the only character that is something else is Morrigan. Cheers for crazy!!!
...And there is a great difference between a whore and a hedonist. I was kinda pissed how Isabela got owned in every conversation regarding her sexuality, damn girl, stand up for yourself!
|2011-03-18, 15:39
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blinded by blood
I miss funny Anders from Awakening. Him and Nathaniel had some hilarious Ho Yay party-chatter conversations.
DA2's party members seem to be mostly either psychologically broken (Merrill), immoral (Isabela), filled with anger or righteousness (Fenris, Anders, Sebastian).
Aveline and the Hawke sibling (Carver or Bethany) are the most normal ones, and Varric plays the self-inflicted role of Only Sane Man.
I don't care what anyone says or how batshit crazy she is, I adore Merrill... she's moemoe, a woobie (even if her woobie-ness is self-inflicted)... and with proper talents and equipment, she's basically an unstoppable magical artillery platform with an unlimited ammo supply.
Not to mention Eve Myles has that hot Welsh accent...
@Irkalla: Dude, Shale was the best character in Origins. The pigeon population of Ferelden has reached an all-time low!
Morrigan was only good if you played a male Warden and romanced her, then played Witch Hunt.
While I always romance Leliana since she's the only lesbian option... uh... she's pretty boring, and I get tired of the blah-blah about the Maker. Fuck the Chantry. I have a feeling that Morrigan was probably right, the Maker never actually existed. The Tevinters, the Primeval Thaig and the lyrium idol... I bet those were actually the real cause of the darkspawn.
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Star Wars Leia Skywalker Outfits for Barbie
Added Jul 8, 2011
Pascagoula, Miss...
One of my favorite hobbies is replicating movie costumes for dolls; and luckily, my little sister happens to be a Barbie doll nut. We're also both Star Wars nerds. So making these doll costumes was natural. I'll break them down one at a time.
1. First is the famous metallic bikini from Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi. I hand-sculpted the bra-top out of Sculpy bakeable clay. I painted the gold rim around the edge with a tiny brush. I sculpted the metal pieces on the skirt, and brushed gold paint in to the grooves. The velour skirt is sewn to a matching polyester swimsuit bottom. I also bothered to make the boots: which was nearly impossible on the sewing machine, but I managed to do it somehow. I used vinyl faux-leather in dark brown, and painted on the gold accents.
2. Top, Belt, Pants, & Sheer Coat from Bespin in Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back. I made the top, pants and belt out of the same rust-orange cotton fabric. For the sheer sleeveless coat, I used a drapery sheer from the Home Decor department, and lined it with matching broadcloth.
3. Top & Pants from Hoth in Epi V: Empire Strikes Back. I made this set out of stretch velour with a woven diamond-quilted-shape. The padded oval patches on the arms and legs are made of white cotton velvet. The top is trimmed with 1/8" white satin ribbon.
4. Classic White Hooded Dress in Epi IV: A New Hope. This dress seemed like it would be simple, but it was a little more complicated than I thought. It was hard to draft the hood and the collar properly without having too much bulk. In the end, it turned out fine. I used white shirting cotton.
5. Rebel Alliance Uniform in Epi VI: Return of the Jedi. I made the pants out of blue polished cotton and trimmed them with tan ribbon. The shirt is made of peach/tan broadcloth. The vest is hand-dyed grey broadcloth, trimmed with a metal-encased plastic jewel to look like the rank-badge. I also made the green camoflauge hooded poncho which she wears on Endor. The black ribbon belt feeds through the poncho with green metal grommets.
6. Brown/Light Grey Rustic Ewok Dress in Epi VI: Return of the Jedi. I used a sort of linen/challis for the body of this princess-seamed dress. I used grey broadcloth for the lower sleeves, which tie closed with braided embroidery floss. I made a ragged tie for the waist, and stitched embroidery floss on the neckline like a lacing. The hem is cut, but unfinished to add to the rustic look.
Because my sister's Leia doll has permanently secured hair in a braided bun, I came up with the idea to make her a hairpiece. I used craft doll hair. I braided the strip in the front of the wig and twisted embroidery floss around it. Then I sandwiched the long, loose hair in 1/4" wide brown double fold bias tape and sewed it. I added a snap closure in the back. With the hairpiece, the outfit is really complete.
Material Notes
Various fabric scraps, Sculpy Bakeable Clay, Paint, Jewelry Findings, Hook & Eyes, Snaps, 1/8" wide satin ribbon, elastic.
- Thanks
to my sister Allie for the use of her dolls!
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Dec 15, 2011, 03.14 AMby NeederMoo
They're awesome! Hehe!
Jul 12, 2011, 04.42 PMby tsedai
Super cute! My favorite is the Ewok dress.
Jul 8, 2011, 02.22 PMby Anne Wagenhauser
Suberb! :D
Jul 8, 2011, 08.28 AMby Geeky Seamstress
and these, I need these, i LOVE THIS!!
Jul 8, 2011, 05.14 AMby nouvellegamine
these are wonderful! :D did you make patterns for them?
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Jul 8, 2011, 10.04 PMby lanternwaste33
For a few pieces, I used Barbie patterns I'd collected and modified them. I used some pattern elements from one of my favorite books of all time "The Doll Book". But for the most part, I drafted the pieces myself. It's kind of easier to draft for dolls than humans, because you can just use a sheet of notebook paper and keep cutting at it until it looks right. :D
Jul 10, 2011, 07.05 PMby nouvellegamine
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The following people were arrested on felony charges by law enforcement agencies in Davidson County, and, unless noted otherwise, were either placed in the Davidson County Detention Center or released from custody and are scheduled to appear in Lexington District Court on the date given:
• Lourie Renee Clapp, 33, of 1792 S. Washington St., Stillwater, Okla., was served with a fugitive warrant for unlawful possession of controlled dangerous substance (methamphetamine) with intent to distribute, possession of controlled dangerous substance (marijuana) and possession of drug paraphernalia in Logan County, Okla., $250,000 secured bond, April 18.
• Adam Lance Dejonge, 23, of 1521 Georgetown Road, Kernersville, was charged with felony larceny, $5,000 secured bond, April 29.
• Jesse Jerome Jester, 36, of 516 Burgess St., Apt. H, Lexington, was charged with felony larceny after breaking and entering and felony breaking and entering, $5,000 secured bond, May 13.
The following larcenies more than $1,000 were reported to the Davidson County Sheriff's Office and the Lexington Police Department:
• Miscellaneous tools, metal cutter, tool box, ratchet, drill and hand truck valued at $3,390 were reported stolen from a home on Old Price Road near Thomasville between 6:30 p.m. Tuesday and 4:53 p.m. Wednesday.


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A recent court order was served on plaintiff's address of record and returned by the postal service. It appears that plaintiff has failed to comply with Local Rule 182(f), which requires that a party appearing in propria persona inform the court of any address change.
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Kevin Rains isn't much of a skateboarder himself, but when he saw his son learning to snowboard, he realized that the skateboard business was in need of a product that makes it easier and safer for kids to learn.
After researching existing products and even registered patents, Rains, who was working in the mortgage business at the time, discovered there was nothing out there like what he had in mind. Rains envisioned a set of handles that would attach to the skateboard or snowboard with flexible tubing and allow the user to hold onto something while learning to maintain their balance.
His idea has a safety component, too. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, children ages 0 to 4 years, older adolescents ages 15 to 19 years, and adults ages 65 years and older are most likely to sustain a traumatic brain injury (TBI). In addition, almost half a million emergency room visits for TBI are made annually by children ages 0 to 14 years and falls cause half (50 percent) of those injuries.
Rains' product, which is called Krainkn, makes it easier for kids (and adults) to stand on and manipulate boards of all sorts while they get the hang of riding.
Getting the product off the drawing board and into production hasn't been easy. Rains built his first prototype with parts he purchased at the local Home Depot and Target. After he perfected his design, he used 3D printing technology to create an official prototype that could be used and thoroughly tested by kids at the local skate park. It was quickly clear Rains had a hit on his hands.
Now, Rains needs to get his product made. Having a mold created for mass production will cost about $6,000. To raise that money, plus what he'll need to produce the product and market it, Rains has turned to the crowd-funding site Kickstarter. His goal is to raise enough money to get the company off the ground by getting enough buyers to commit upfront. Those who commit to purchase a Krainkn product — customers can buy just the handles or a skateboard that comes with the Krainkin handles already attached — will be the first to get theirs when the products are made. (If Rains doesn't raise enough to meet his goal of $15,000, then no one's money will be taken and the products won't be sold that way.)
He'll be back to the drawing board looking for another way to finance his great idea.
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How To Clean Your Dishwasher, the Right Way
Clean the dishwasher? Clean the thing that is responsible for cleaning other things? You might think your dishwasher is clean considering the number of times each week it runs hot water and soap through its system —but it's got a messy job, and sometimes parts of that job get left behind.
What You Need
- Distilled white vinegar
- Baking soda
- Lemon juice
- Cloths or soft rags
- Toothbrush
- Toothpicks
1. Run your dishwasher, or wait until just after you've run a cycle. Empty the dishwasher completely by removing the racks and utensil trays and basket.
2. Check the spinning arms to make sure all the holes are open so water can run through them freely. Clear out any debris that has built up in the holes of the spinning arm using a toothpick or other small instrument (be sure not to scratch the finish!).
3. Clean under the bottom of the door. In some dishwashers, this is a spot where water doesn't go, so it can easily accumulate debris. Inspect the floor of your dishwasher, around the drain where the wastewater exits. There will be a grate or grill around it, under the arm. Look for debris clogging up this area and remove any solid matter that has built up. If you have a filter, remove and disassemble the parts in your sink. Use a toothbrush to wash with a baking soda paste, or warm soapy water. Rinse well.
4. Next, use your toothbrush and baking soda paste to wash around the drain. Be sure to dislodge any food parts that can hang around and cause an unpleasant smell. This area can also become clogged with tags, or stickers that come off jars and dishes.
5. Wipe around the seal with a damp cloth soaked in white vinegar and a few squirts of lemon juice. For tighter areas, you can use a toothbrush. Scrub well, making sure to get the sides and edges of the machine.
6. Check utensil holders and racks for any stuck-on food pieces and then wipe down. If they are really dirty you might want to give them a bath of warm, soapy water and let them soak overnight in your sink. Rinse well.
7. You can remove hard water deposits/scale by running one cycle of your dishwasher (empty) with distilled white vinegar. Add 2 cups of vinegar to the bottom and turn the machine on to an energy saving or low wash. Stop the machine mid-wash, so the vinegar can set on the bottom and work. Let it stand for about 20 minutes, then turn on to finish cycle.
If you have rust stains, you can tackle them with a dishwasher-safe rust remover. If the finish is chipping or flaking off the wire baskets in your dishwasher, try a sealant made just for dishwasher racks.
If you have problems with mold and mildew, bleach will work effectively by adding ½-1 cup in the bottom of the dishwasher and run a full cycle.
NOTE: Do not use bleach in your dishwasher if you have a stainless steel interior. Also, never mix bleach and vinegar!
8. Clean the buttons and panel thoroughly. Spray the handle and front of your dishwasher with a vinegar/citrus/water solution or stainless steel cleaner, depending on the type of dishwasher you have. I find microfiber cloths work best for stainless steel and always wipe with the grain.
Additional Notes:
- It's good practice to do this (or a briefer version), about once a month.
- Be wary of dishwashing gels. They typically contain bleach and over time will cause the rubber seal to break down and leak.
- Never mix bleach and vinegar.
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Replacing glass as a substrate or encapsulation layer for OLEDs, Quantum dot, CIGS, OPV or Perovskite modules and printed electronics by polymer foil enhances the flexibility and robustness of these devices and reduces their thickness and weight. However, it requires that these foils contain an extremely good barrier against water and oxygen permeation.
Based on our spatial ALD technology (s-ALD), we offer integrated web coating tools for high speed roll-to-roll production of ultra-high water barrier foils with excellent optical properties and cost of ownership.
Our spatial atomic layer deposition technology combines the advantages of ALD (no pinholes, very high conformity, precise layer thickness control and low temperature processing) with an unparalleled deposition rate, which is up to 100 times faster than conventional ALD.
Furthermore our ALD technology is an atmospheric process, avoiding the need for vacuum chambers and pump systems. This makes our solution a very economic one, both in terms of equipment cost as well as floor space. Moreover, the use of precursor materials is reduced significantly with respect to vacuum coating techniques, only adding more to the cost benefit.
For our ultra-barrier coatings we use TMA and water as the precursors for deposition of aluminum oxide as a transparent flexible and very tight barrier layer. The intrinsic water vapor transmission rate (WVTR) of a 20 nm layer is shown to be in the 10-5 g/m2/day range. Moreover, the optical transparency of the foil is not compromised. When combined with a polymer planarizing layer, very high performance barrier films on basis of e.g. PET foils can be made at up to 1.5 m/min throughput. The process temperature is below 100 °C, compatible with polymer foil materials like PET and PEN. For the production of a typical barrier foil we combine ALD coating with a planarization and top coating step, building a high quality and robust barrier stack.
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Letter to Joan O. Falconer
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Joan O. Falconer 196? is a letter from J.R.R. Tolkien to Joan O. Falconer, written late in 1964 or early in 1965.
- Contents: Tolkien discusses Sam Gamgee's character in The Lord of the Rings.
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- Publication: Excerpts have been published in Mythprint (Vol.8, No.3) and in Tolkien and The Silmarillion.
- An Illustrated Tolkien Bibliography, at Tolkienbooks.net


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Lead Poisoning
- What's New
- Childhood and Prenatal Lead Testing Information
- Missouri Annual Childhood Lead Testing Area Requirements
- Product Recalls
- Just For Kids
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- Related Links
- Data & Annual Reports
- Laws, Regulations & Manuals
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Who is at risk?
- How are children exposed to lead?
- Prevention
- Lead and a Healthy Diet
- What are the Health Effects of Lead?
- Testing and Reporting
- Treatment
Today at least 4 million households have children living in them that are being exposed to lead. There are approximately half a million U.S. children ages 1-5 with blood lead levels above 5 micrograms per deciliter (µg/dL), the reference level at which CDC recommends public health actions be initiated. According to 2012 Missouri blood lead testing data, 4,672 children under the age of 6 who were tested had blood lead levels between 5 and 9.9 µg/dL. 728 children under the age of 6 had blood lead levels equal or greater to 10 µg/dL, CDC's previous level of concern.
Who is at risk?
Anyone, child or adult, could be at risk depending on where they live, their school, child care, or occupation.
All children under the age of 6 years old are at risk because they are growing so rapidly and because they tend to put their hands or other objects, which may be contaminated with lead dust, into their mouths.
However, children living at or below the poverty line who live in older housing are at greatest risk. Additionally, children of some racial and ethnic groups and those living in older housing are disproportionately affected by lead.
How are children exposed to lead?
Lead-based paint and lead contaminated dust are the main sources of exposure for lead in U.S. children. Lead-based paints were banned for use in housing in 1978. All houses built before 1978 are likely to contain some lead-based paint. However, it is the deterioration of this paint that causes a problem. Approximately 24 million housing units have deteriorated leaded paint and elevated levels of lead-contaminated house dust. More than 4 million of these dwellings are homes to one or more young children.
Lead can be found in many products:
- Painted toys, furniture and toy jewelry - That favorite dump truck or rocking chair handed down in the family, antique doll furniture, or toy jewelry could contain lead-based paint or contain lead in the material it is made from. Biting or swallowing toys or toy jewelry that contains lead can cause a child to have an elevated blood lead level.
- Visit the Consumer Product Safety Commission for more information about lead in consumer products, including toys, and about recalls of lead-containing products.
- Information on recalls can also be viewed on our Product Recalls page.
- Cosmetics
- Visit the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's web site to read questions and answers on lipstick and lead.
- Traditional Home or Folk Remedies
- Candies - imported from Mexico
- Food or liquid containers - Food and liquids stored or served in lead crystal or lead-glazed pottery or porcelain can become contaminated because lead can leach from these containers into the food or liquid.
- Visit the Food and Drug Administration for more information on lead in food and containers.
- Plumbing products - Materials like pipes and fixtures that contain lead can corrode over time.
- Old plumbing might be lined with lead. If you have an old plumbing system (in homes built before 1970), which used copper pipes and lead solder, you may want to get your water tested. You can call your local health department or water department to find a laboratory that will test your water for lead content.
- You also can take precautions to limit your exposure. If the water from the cold faucet has not been run for several hours, let cold water run for 30 seconds before drinking it.
- And because hot water absorbs more lead than cold water, don't use hot tap water for meals.
Jobs and Hobbies
You could bring lead home on your hands or clothes, or contaminate your home directly if you:
- Work with lead and/or lead-based paint (for example, renovation and painting, mining, smelting, battery recycling, refinishing old furniture, auto body, shooting ranges, screen printing).
- Have a hobby that uses lead (for example, hunting, fishing, stained glass, stock cars, making pottery).
- Lead can be found in shot, fishing sinkers and jigs, came and solder used in stained glass, weights used in stock cars, dyes and glazes used in pottery, and many other places.
If you have a job or hobby where you may come into contact with lead:
- never put leaded materials (for example, fishing sinkers, lead came or solder for stained glass or leaded pottery clay or glaze) in your mouth,
- avoid handling food or touching your mouth or face while engaged in working with lead materials and wash hands before eating or drinking following such activities,
- shower and change clothes and shoes before entering your vehicle or coming home or after finishing a task that involves working with lead-based products such as stain glass work, bullet making, or using a firing range,
- launder your work and hobby clothes separately from the rest of your family's clothes,
- keep all work and hobby materials away from living areas.
If you are an owner or operator of outdoor rifle, pistol, trap, skeet or sporting clay ranges, find out more about lead management at ranges.
Lead poisoning is preventable. The goal is to prevent lead exposure to children before they are harmed. There are many ways parents can reduce a child's exposure to lead. The key is stopping children from coming into contact with lead. Lead hazards in a child's environment must be identified and controlled or removed safely.
- It is important to determine the construction year of the house or the dwelling where your child may spend a large amount of time (e.g., grandparents or child care). In housing built before 1978, assume that the paint has lead unless tests show otherwise.
- Talk to your state or local health department about testing paint and dust from your home for lead.
- Pregnant women and children should not be present in housing built before 1978 that is undergoing renovation. They should not participate in activities that disturb old paint or in cleaning up paint debris after work is completed.
- Make sure your child does not have access to peeling paint or chewable surfaces painted with lead-based paint.
- Create barriers between living/play areas and lead sources. Until lead remediation is completed, parents should clean and isolate all sources of lead. They should close and lock doors to keep children away from chipping or peeling paint on walls. You can also apply temporary barriers to block children's access to other sources of lead.
- Regularly wash children's hands and toys. Hands and toys can become contaminated from household dust or exterior soil. Both are known lead sources.
- Regularly wet-mop floors and wet-wipe window components. Because household dust is a major source of lead, parents should wet-mop floors and wet-wipe horizontal surfaces every 2-3 weeks. Windowsills and wells can contain high levels of leaded dust. They should be kept clean. If feasible, windows should be shut to prevent abrasion of painted surfaces or opened from the top sash.
- Prevent children from playing in bare soil; if possible, provide them with sandboxes. Parents should plant grass on areas of bare soil or cover the soil with grass seed, mulch, or wood chips, if possible. Until the bare soil is covered, parents should move play areas away from bare soil and away from the sides of the house. If using a sandbox, parents should also cover the box when not in use to prevent cats from using it as a litter box. That will help protect children from exposure to animal waste.
- Remember that pets can also bring lead into the home. Dogs and cats with access to the outdoors could play in lead-contaminated soil and track that soil into the home and to children. Keep pets on a leash and prevent their access to bare soil.
Lead and a Healthy Diet
Children with empty stomachs absorb more lead than children with full stomachs. Provide your child with four to six small meals during the day. The following nutrients can help protect your child from absorbing lead:
- Iron-Rich Foods
- Normal levels of iron work to protect the body from the harmful effects of lead. Good sources of dietary iron include:
- Lean red meats, fish, and chicken
- Iron-fortified cereals
- Dried fruits (raisins, prunes)
- Normal levels of iron work to protect the body from the harmful effects of lead. Good sources of dietary iron include:
- Calcium-Rich Foods
- Calcium reduces lead absorption and also helps make teeth and bones strong. Good sources of dietary calcium include:
- Milk
- Yogurt
- Cheese
- Green leafy vegetables (spinach, kale, collard greens)
- Calcium reduces lead absorption and also helps make teeth and bones strong. Good sources of dietary calcium include:
- Vitamin C-Rich Foods
- Vitamin C and iron-rich foods work together to reduce lead absorption. Good sources of vitamin C include:
- Oranges, orange juice
- Grapefruits, grapefruit juice
- Tomatoes, tomato juice
- Green peppers
- Vitamin C and iron-rich foods work together to reduce lead absorption. Good sources of vitamin C include:
For healthy eating tips, games, recipes, and activity sheets, go to: www.choosemyplate.gov.
What are the Health Effects of Lead?
Lead can affect almost every organ and system in your body. Elevated blood lead levels can occur without any symptoms. Children who may appear healthy can have elevated blood lead levels.
Children six years old and younger are most susceptible to the effects of lead. In children, the main target for lead toxicity is the nervous system. Even very low levels of lead in the blood of children can result in:
- Permanent damage to the brain and nervous system, leading to behavior and learning problems, lower IQ, and hearing problems
- Slowed growth
- Anemia
- In rare cases, ingestion of lead can cause seizures, coma and even death.
Pregnant Women
Lead can accumulate in our bodies over time, where it is stored in bones along with calcium. During pregnancy, lead is released from bones as maternal calcium is used to help form the bones of the fetus. This is particularly true if a woman does not have enough dietary calcium. Lead can also be circulated from the mother's blood stream through the placenta to the fetus. Lead in a pregnant woman's body can result in serious effects on the pregnancy and her developing fetus, including:
- Miscarriage
- Reduced growth of the fetus and premature birth
- Lead can also be transmitted through breast milk.
Lead is also harmful to other adults. Adults exposed to lead can suffer from:
- Nervous system effects
- Cardiovascular effects, in increased blood pressure and incidence of hypertension
- Decreased kidney function
- Reproductive problems (in both men and women)
Testing and Reporting
Who should be tested?
- Have your child tested for lead exposure, particularly when he/she is between 6 months and 3 years old. Children at this age spend a lot of time on the floor and often put things in their mouths.
- All siblings of a child found to have an elevated lead level should be tested.
- All children receiving Medicaid benefits are required to be blood tested for lead at 12 and 24 months of age.
- Newborns of women who had suspected or elevated blood lead levels during pregnancy should be tested.
- Children and pregnant women who reside in a pre-1978 home, which is undergoing renovation, may require more frequent blood lead testing during the renovation process and after renovations are completed.
- Any child under the age of 6 years will be tested annually if he/she lives in or visits for more than 10 hours per week an universal (high risk) testing area.
- The testing requirement maps for the State of Missouri can be found at: http://health.mo.gov/living/environment/lead/maps.php
- If you are unsure if your child should be tested, consult your child's physician.
Methods of Testing
The choice of a sample collection method (venous or capillary) should be determined by the physician. Capillary sampling can perform well as an initial testing tool. Confirm capillary results with a venous blood draw if the results of the capillary are 10 µg/dL or greater.
LeadCare Analyzer Reporting form to report lead tests to the state health department. NEW
Doctors are required to report all lead test results to the state health department.
Additional testing information is located on our Lead Testing Guidelines and Risk Assessment Tool webpage.
Treatment for lead poisoning varies depending on how much lead is in the blood. The most important part of therapy is reduction of lead exposure. Children with high lead levels in their blood (greater than or equal to 44 µg/dL) will likely be hospitalized to receive a medication called a chelating agent, which chemically binds with lead, allowing the body to excrete it naturally. Treatment options should be discussed with your child's physician.
Visit these websites for additional information on lead:
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Other Department of Health and Senior Services websites of interest may include:
Adult Blood Lead Epidemiology and Surveillance (ABLES)
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Tax Commission News Release
Holiday shoppers: You may owe use tax on Internet purchases
BOISE, IDAHO — Nov. 25, 2013 — With Black Friday and Cyber Monday just around the corner, the Idaho State Tax Commission is reminding online holiday shoppers and others that they may owe use tax to the state if the seller doesn't charge them sales tax.
When shoppers buy goods on the Internet, by telephone, or from a mail-order catalog, sellers won't charge sales tax if they're not Idaho retailers. In that case, the shoppers owe use tax if the goods are used, given away, stored, or consumed in Idaho. The shoppers are responsible for paying the tax directly to the Tax Commission.
The use tax has been around since 1965 and is the same rate as the sales tax (6 percent). "Most people don't know about or understand the tax," said Randy Tilley, the Tax Commission's Audit Division Administrator. "But it's an important tool to ensure that Idaho retailers can compete fairly with out-of-state companies that don't charge tax." The tax also helps fund state and local services throughout Idaho.
Tilley said Idahoans can report and pay use tax on their Idaho individual income tax returns. "We encourage folks to keep track of their untaxed purchases, total them up at the end of the year, and make a payment when they file their income taxes next year," he said.
Taxpayers can also fill out Form 850-U, (Idaho Self-Assessed Use Tax Worksheet and Return), available at tax.idaho.gov, and pay use tax at any time during the year.
More than 9,600 Idahoans paid use tax totaling more than $544,000 on their 2012 income tax returns, but that number is estimated to be a fraction of what is owed.
"As more people shop online and more sales go untaxed, we'll continue to raise people's awareness of their use tax obligation," said Tilley.
For more information about use tax, visit tax.idaho.gov, watch the Tax Commission's Use Tax video on YouTube, or call the Tax Commission at 334-7660 in the Boise area or toll free at (800) 972-7660.
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Business World columnist Holman Jenkins Jr. on the benefits of a national insurance charter. Photo credit: Getty Images.
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... I ... I ... I ... welcome back to Opinion Journal I'm Mary Kissel is the definable alternative ... to Obamacare or could Obamacare itself ... the facts to back this this world Thomas' home and Jenkins Junior here ... to ... talk about these issues when ... I've that the scene to scene suggests that insurers can fix the problem so sad but true ... it's not realistic but didn't promise that Obama can afford to have them fix it ... fixing it means giving these people alternative to going to the exchanges where Obama these are the people whose interest is being canceled ... the fixes posting given back their insurance ... if they get their turns back to don't go to the exchanges with all their money and buy the overpriced ... Obamacare insurance that keeps the whole thing afloat it's Obama can't really afford to have it fixed ... the court to have it fits well with ... an effort in the house with the optimal ... I try to give the ... Republican solution to it is to create this other private markets thirty three Democrats signed on to that ... aam is that the right way to go down that road is the right way be have to go for further basically what he's in national insurance Chartered we mean by that well right now every ... state regulates insurance separately so there's fifty different markets cannot trade insurance plans solid nationally in every state has different rules ... the problem with Obamacare is a good goalie turned to combine exchanges insurance and a lot more expensive a lot more comprehensive a lot more gold did ... an awful lot of insurance customers when including people have decent income to have the Sonata well ... and can afford to ... absorb some of their health care with themselves I this state insurance that system was a good system the regulators compete and you had some states like ... Kinetic it became very Getting wailing why don't you have fifty different auto markets and fifty differ my thinking of this basically throw back the articles of Confederation ... does a thing in common in a position called the Commerce clause they're allowed the financial ... markets and things the new national market insurance to look at how difficult would it be actually put something like that it's a place we could put it into a ... bill tomorrow it would be seen as expanding the options under Obamacare for what the Democrats would vote for it ... he would lessen the burden of this very unpopular mandate that people could buy insurance that made sense for them that it's cheaper to ... involve flying all of the bells and whistles that Obama won to buy ... knowing that you will I call on the surface just because he wants your money I ... the Democrats screaming saying but what about those uninsured people in America ... are taken in the left Audi TT something like a wet bar the the the ObamaCare exchanges would still be open people go and get the subsidies on ... insurance to the people who are ... are are unanswerable because of a medical condition can still get parents' insurance if he does have to subsidize and honestly with tax dollars instead of suffering in tens of millions of Americans to give up turns a light north to buy more expensive insurance they don't want to stop suffering Americans there's a better way Business World columnist Holman Jenkins thank so much money


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text: Overcoming Beef Feedlot Water Issues during Winter March 6, 2013 04:06 AM Tweet TAGS: Marketing, Overseas December 18, 2014 By University News Release Email Winter in the Northern Great Plains presents many challenges to feedlot operations. To face these challenges, feedlot managers need to - employ strategies to overcome the cold, wind and snow that invariably "bite" us, says Roger Ellis, veterinarian and SDSU Extension Beef Feedlot Field Specialist. Increasing feed availability is one method, says Ellis. "The effects of extreme cold temperatures, wind chills, and deep snow/ice/mud on beef cattle are well documented. The adaptation response of cattle is to redirect energy utilization or expend body reserves towards heat production and thus the requirements for energy increase. To achieve this, beef feedlot cattle need to increase feed intakes," he said. With cold winter conditions, feed intakes will generally increase 5 to 25 percent if feed is available. Demand for energy is the primary nutrient required, however, the optimal ration should remain balanced with protein, vitamins, minerals and roughage needs. However, Ellis says feed isn't the most essential nutrient for animals - water is. "Water availability during winter months may be as big of a challenge unless good planning, facility design and good management practices are attended to," Ellis said. Water requirements during colder conditions are generally about half of the needs of cattle during summer heat periods. For feedlot cattle, calves and yearlings generally require 5 to 10 gallons per day in conditions with temperatures below 70 degrees. Visit http://igrow.org/livestock/beef/to view a graph which shows the relationship of feed intake and maintenance requirements to temperature. Ellis says that during periods of extreme cold and wind, cattle will actually reduce water intakes and rehydrate when conditions become more comfortable. "If water is less available due to freezing or inaccessibility, cattle will require additional intakes and time to replenish. Prolonged unavailability of water will be life-threatening," he said. TheEllis says - as cattle require increased feed intakes during severe winter conditions, water intake is reduced, what is the result of this relationship? "Feed intake is positively correlated to water intake, so if water intake is restricted or reduced then feed intakes will be limited," he said. Ellis explains that rate of feed passage may also be increased, leading to reduced digestibility. The end product of this equation will be inadequate energy intake to meet the increased requirements, resulting in reduced gains and poorer feed efficiency. He says these are the three principal objectives that need to be maximized to maintain high productivity and profitability during winter conditions. Studies on this relationship and effect are sparse; however, estimates suggest ADG and feed efficiency may see reductions of 10-20%. "With this awareness, feedlot operations need to pay high attention to water management during winter seasons," he said. "In particular, continuous availability of clean water is important and limiting the freezing of water sources is paramount." Commonly, automated water systems are provided with heating units to prevent or minimize freezing. Ellis encourages producers to check these units daily or more often during extreme conditions to assess their function. The water sources should be cleaned of ice, snow and mud frequently and the surrounding pad or ground surface should be managed to allow continuous and sound access to the waterers. With electric heating units, close observations for malfunction or stray voltage should be done. In the event of an emergency water outage, auxiliary water supplies should be provided. A good source of information regarding feedlot water systems is the "Beef Housing and Equipment Handbook" (MidWest Plans Service, Iowa State University, 1987). "Successful feedlot operations plan and have protocols in place for water systems and providing water for cattle during all seasons. Winter conditions often tax these plans and require close, frequent observation and actions," he said. "The performance, health and well-being of the cattle are crucial and the bottom-line of performance and profitability is at stake." For more information on this and related topics, go to: http://igrow.org/about/our-experts/. Back to news


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"Can you imagine eating a poor little tomato that had to drive all the way across California before it got here?" Gov. Martin O'Malley asked his guests at the fifth annual Buy Local Cookout on Government House lawn on a hot evening last week.
Summer is no time to entertain such thoughts. Desperation may drive us there midwinter. But now Maryland is tomato heaven. The skyscraping plants have leeched enough water out of dry soil to grow dense with foliage and heavy with fruit. Intern Jesse Furgurson, spending his last week with us, has found some nice words for them in his take on From Your Garden, on page 8.
We Marylanders are wetter than many Americans. Much of the nation is parched with severe or extreme drought, and crops perishing, according to the U. S. Drought Monitor. We're only in moderate drought this scorching summer.
Fruits and vegetables that, like tomatoes, are reservoirs of water are the most satisfying in summer's heat. They quench our thirst, cool us down and need little or no cooking, so we don't have to stand the kitchen's heat to prepare them.
Chefs at this year's Buy Local Cookout made the best of those qualities. Succulent fruits and vegetables were the foundation chosen by most of the 14 preparing savory dishes for the always-sweltering cookout. They gave accompanying meat and fish a lighter touch. Those, of course, can be roasted and crabs steamed outdoors.
A couple of chefs offered cool cooking alternatives. The scallops served by Joann Redden of Caroline County's Lily Pad Café took only a moment to sauté. Chef James Barrett of Azure in Annapolis slow-cooked his short ribs in a crock pot, with minimal radiant heat.
In all combinations, the pairings were satisfying and substantial yet light.
Here's how two of my favorites — all by Anne Arundel County chefs — made culinary magic out of the bounty of Maryland summer.
You can do it, too. Follow their recipes (find them at www.mda.state.md.us/pdf/cookbook12.pdf), altering or subtracting as you like. Or use them as models for your own inventions. All serve four.
Herrington Crab Salad: Chef Michael Arichbald
In a large bowl, combine 1/2 tbs. lemon zest, 3 tbs. lemon juice, 1/2 tbs. extra virgin olive oil, 1/2 tsp. honey 1/2 tsp. Dijon mustard, 1/3 tsp. salt and a dash of pepper, stirring well with a whisk.
In another bowl, combine 1-1/4 cup cooked white corn, 1/3 cup fresh basil, 1/3 cup chopped red bell pepper, 2-1/2 tbs. chopped red onion, 1-1/4 pounds jumbo lump crabmeat, 3-1/2 chopped tomatoes.
Pour lemon juice mixture into crabmeat mixture and refrigerate for 30 minutes. Serve chilled.
Bon Appétit's St. John's College Tongue & Cheek Tacos
Since you're not going to believe how good tongue and cheek tacos were (and the preparation is hot and complex), substitute the meat or fish of your preference. That's what Chef Michael Cleary, formerly chef de cuisine at Restaurant Nora in D.C., does in St. John's College cafeteria.
Try Roseda Farm Flat Iron Steak, as prepared for the cookout by Chef Patrick Morrow of Ryleigh's Oyster in Baltimore.
Season all sides of 4 8-ounce flat iron steaks liberally with coarse salt and fresh cracked pepper. Slice in narrow strips and cook over high heat about 4 minutes on the first side and 3 minutes on the second side for medium-rare doneness.
Serve on flour tortillas with bowls of—
Fresh Tomato Salsa: Combine all ingredients: 1 pound diced tomatoes; 1/4 small red onion, diced fine; 1 bunch chopped cilantro; 2 tbs. lime juice; 1 tbs. olive oil; and
Garnishes: Jalapenos, sliced in thin rings; fine diced yellow onion; lime wedges; cut Bib lettuce; thin-sliced radish rounds; sour cream; guacamole.
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Ahhhh….Leap Day. I want to believe that it means I get an extra day to get more done, but the week goes on as usual.
For those of you who earn a salary, you might consider it an extra day of work — a day you're slaving away for free. Here's what's happening: Most workers get a set salary for a typical year, which is usually 365 days. But there's an extra day this year so employers are getting more from you.
Dale Carnegie Training's Michael Crom suggests taking a more positive spin: "This gives employees an additional day to excel and an opportunity to have 24 more hours to really focus on what they want to accomplish in the month of February."
When pondering Leap Day, my pal Laura Vanderkam asks: Wouldn't it have been fun if we did get an extra-calendar day? Monday, Tuesday, Leap Day, Wednesday… What would you do if someone gave you a bonus day? Laura says she had a realization: "If people had more time, they'd do exactly the same things they do now. If you don't find time for reflection or adventures in a 365-day year, you won't find time in a 366-day year either."
So readers, I ask you: Are you choosing to spend your time in ways your find meaningful or enjoyable? If not, what can you do to change up your routine?
On this "bonus day" I've decided I'm going to stop cramming more of the same into my scheduled life and open myself to more of the new. I was invited to play Bunco tonight. My first reaction was "How ridiculous! I don't have time for that!" The truth is, I have no idea how to play, nor do I know many of the women in the group that invited me. Why not open myself to meeting new people and learning new things? Four years from now, when Leap Day comes around again, I want to feel like I'm doing more than treading water to keep up with work and family. I want to feel like I made time for new experiences.
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The Fairmont State University Collegiate Singers and Chamber Choir will perform in Wallman Hall Auditorium at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 18.
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The program titled "Joy and Pain" evokes feelings from both ends of the emotional spectrum, and it includes texts that juxtapose positive and negative forces in dramatic and insightful ways. The program includes two contrasting settings of the text "O vos omnes" from the Lamentations of Jeremiah: one by the Renaissance composer Tomás Luis de Victoria and the other by the modern American composer Z. Randall Stroope. From 20th century Hungarian composer Gyorgy Deak-Bárdos comes "Eli, Eli!"— a vivid setting of the last words of Christ on the cross. On the joyful side are the rollicking drinking chorus "The Barley Mow" and a clever gospel-style version of Beethoven's "Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee," featuring soloist Ingrid Poole.


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A Gift
By Jacquelin Arndt
My 6-1/2 year old son, Sammy, has finally come to understand Santa Clause. The awesome power the jolly red one has over present dispersal, his mighty gravity-defying reindeer, those audacious digs in the great Northern expanse, and his weakness for milk and cookies. Make that soy milk, because, according to Sammy, Santa is lactose intolerant. Who knew?!
The Saturday before last Christmas, I, my husband, and our son went to the mall. We saw the latest Christmas movie and had dinner in the food court. My husband seemed to wince a little at my suggestion, but we decided to walk the mall.
We mainly window shopped and smiled at the decorations. Then we saw Saint Nick. My eyes lit up and with a big hopeful smile, I asked Sammy if he wanted to have his picture taken with Santa Claus. My son's eyes widened, but not in excitement.
"Maybe…a little," he said, turned, and walked to a bench.
"Honey, what's the matter?" He began to pace. "You don't have to have your picture taken." He seemed distressed and I didn't want to force him into sitting on a stranger's lap, even if the lap WAS Santa's.
He sat on the bench. "Mommy, I don't want him to know!"
Sitting next to him I asked, "Know what?"
"To know," he hesitated then softly confessed, "to know I was naughty." His anxiety forced his eyes down.
My son has had his moments and many a time he had to go to his room to think about his behavior. "Well, if you just tell the truth everything will be fine, 'cause ya see Santa likes it when you're truthful. Then, maybe you tell him what you would like for Christmas."
He pondered that for a moment. Through his eyes, I could see him arguing with himself, debating if he could face this dilemma. It wasn't the present he thought he might not get; it was the act of admitting to Santa he might be like the child in the movie "The Polar Express" who insisted he didn't do it, though there was solid proof.
A few minutes later, my son's face resolved, he nodded his head with determination, whispered yes, and asked me to "lick your hand that way and rub it on my hair?"
He was asking me to smooth his hair down so he would look presentable for Santa Clause!
Proudly, he walked over to the entrance into Santa Claus' sitting area. I watched him, his face so innocent in his belief, unconditional in his admiration for this icon that visited once a year, his eyes fixed only on Santa.
An elf came to the gate. "Would you like to visit with Santa Claus?" she asked my son. He gazed up at her face, and with intrepid glee, shook his head yes.
Before entering, Sammy took my hand and looked up at me. He smiled tentatively, dropped my hand, and slowly walked towards Santa.
As he crawled into the big lap, I could see how much my son was growing into the young boy who soon would be too cool to have his photo taken with Santa. But for now he listened attentively to the whispered words of the jolly man, smiling softly, and giggling, whispering back. A private moment he will always have for himself.
The elf called to Sammy and Santa Claus to smile for the camera. It took a few times before Sammy would allow his smile and dimpled cheeks to radiate for the camera.
He waved shyly to Santa and said thank you after about three or four prompts from me.
While we waited for the picture to develop, Sammy stood quietly next to me. He hadn't looked back at Santa since he jumped off his lap. Another child had quickly taken Sam's place and was joyfully listing all the gifts she wanted that year.
"Did you like talking with Santa?"
"Huh-huh, it was alright." My son of few words.
"Did you tell him what you would like for Christmas?"
"Yeah, I told him I wanted an air hog."
"Well, I'm sure he'll get it for you honey," I said, making a mental note to find that toy before Christmas Eve.
"You were right mommy! Santa thanked me for being truthful!" He began humming to himself and watching the elves working. "Hey, the picture's ready."
An elf handed me the priceless photograph and Sammy marveled at it while I marveled at the cost of one photo with Santa. While I paid the elf, Sammy ran to his dad who had already moved on to the store next door.
While the elf ran my credit card, I stared into the eyes of my son in the photo. I thought about how he truly believed that this person, Santa Claus, was real. At present he would not waiver in that belief and no one would make him--at least not yet. And I thought about how I had no belief as innocent as that, it had been corrupted over my last 47 years and, unfortunately, so will Sam's.
I signed the bill, secured my purse and began to catch up with my husband and son. But then I stopped. What does it matter if I don't believe in Santa or other things that seem to good to be true? You see, my son and my husband is who I believe in.
Staring at them from behind, each standing like the other, a little hand reaching for his dad's, a large weathered hand wrapping gently around a son's, I saw my belief; the belief in the love of my family.
And I didn't have to sit on a jolly man's lap to get it!