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If Americans keep getting heavier at the current rate, 42% of the population will be obese by 2030, a new study says. The increase accounts for an additional 32 million obese Americans and a whopping $549.5 billion in medical expenditures over the same time frame.
The rise in obesity rates has slowed over the past decade or so, settling at about 36% — or 78 million U.S. adults — in 2010. The new public health report presented on Monday at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC) Weight of the Nation conference in Washington, D.C., predicts that unchecked, that rate could increase by 33% by 2030.
"Should these forecasts prove accurate, the adverse health and cost consequences of obesity are likely to continue to escalate without a significant intervention," said study author Dr. Justin Trogdon of RTI International, a nonprofit research organization, in a statement.
(MORE: Americans May Be Fatter than They Think, Study Says)
The number of people with severe obesity — those with a body mass index (BMI) greater than 40, or who are about 100 lbs. over their healthy weight — is predicted to rise to 11% by 2030, from 5% in 2010. (Obesity is defined as having a BMI of 30 or higher.) Severely obese people are at greater risk for weight-related diseases like Type 2 diabetes, heart disease, stroke, sleep apnea and cancer and, therefore, account for a greater proportion of medical costs to the country.
"They also have a much shorter life expectancy and generate greater lifetime medical costs, suggesting that future health care costs may continue to increase even if obesity prevalence levels off," the authors say in the study.
Previous projections had estimated that more than 50% of Americans would be obese by 2030, but the authors of the current study thought that figure was high. To gain a better perspective on obesity in the U.S. and to make a more accurate prediction, lead researcher Dr. Eric Finkelstein, an associate research professor at the Duke Global Health Institute, and his team used data on more than 100,000 people involved in the 2008 Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) — a state-based, cross-sectional telephone survey conducted by the CDC and state health departments.
The survey captured people's self-reported height and weight. The researchers then also factored in variables that influence obesity rates like the prices of food, alcohol and fuel, annual unemployment rates, household income, the number of fast-food restaurants, and the rate of Internet use.
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"We found that obesity is still increasing, but increasing at a decreasing rate," said Dr. Finkelstein in a teleconference on Monday.
The data did not include children, so the estimates could be conservative. Obese children typically become obese adults.
The researchers hope their findings will spur nationwide initiatives to curb weight gain. "We know more than ever about the most successful strategies that will help Americans live healthier, more active lives and reduce obesity rates and medical costs," said Dr. William Dietz, director of the CDC's Division of Nutrition, Physical Activity and Obesity, in a statement. "People need to make healthy choices, but the healthy choices must first be available and accessible in order to make them."
Strategies that are known to help people stay fit include building recreational facilities, improving urban design, increasing anti-obesity social marketing programs, adding workplace health promotion programs and developing new drugs and technologies.
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The authors note that their estimate is just that — an estimate. "We're almost surely wrong in our forecast," Finkelstein told CNN. "That's the thing about forecasts — they are guesses. This is our best guess. The world changes, if new drugs or technology comes out, if the government comes out and makes major changes, lots could happen. If in fact we're wrong and obesity rates are less, I'd be happy."
The study is published online by the American Journal of Preventive Medicine.


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HSA Schools Approve All 11 Proposals on Ballot
All 11 proposals on the ballot in the annual Illinois High School Association (IHSA) member school referendum were approved in voting by the membership last month. The online ballots were tabulated and certified in the IHSA Office Tuesday (Jan. 8). All the by-law changes take effect on July 1, 2013.
Here is a summary of the proposals and the vote totals:
Proposal 1 (passed 362-98): Allows coop agreements to be extended by simple notification, without resubmitting the paperwork (including conference approval) that is currently required for a new coop agreement.
Proposal 3 (passed 373-88): Requires forfeiture of a football game if a school goes on strike after the Monday preceding the game and has not settled the strike by midnight preceding the day the game is scheduled.
Proposal 4 (passed 346-116): Allows a school that offers only five classes per day to request a waiver of the requirement that athletes be passing 25 credit hours per week to be eligible for interscholastic participation. The waiver would allow a student to be eligible with only 20 credit hours per week.
Proposal 7 (passed 375-81): Limits eligibility of international students to those students in foreign exchange programs approved by the IHSA and the Council on Standards for International Education Travel (CSIET), for a maximum of one school term.
Proposal 8 (passed 383-80): Makes a student-athlete ineligible in a particular sport if he/she transfers after the IHSA sport season has begun. Currently, a student can transfer and remain eligible if he/she transfers before classes have begun in the fall.
Proposal 9 (passed 303-159): Removes the automatic eligibility provision for first-time transfers from a private school to a home public school, or from a private school to another private school, and requires in the case of any transfer not accompanied by a change in residence to another high school attendance area that the transfer be necessitated by (a) a change in the family's financial position or (b) extenuating circumstances documented by the sending school.
Proposal 12 (passed 441-23): Requires that a student-athlete complete his or her eligibility within four years of enrolling in ninth grade.
Proposal 19 (passed 404-58): Eliminates the game limitation for boys and girls volleyball players and limits players to no more than four tournaments, excluding the IHSA State Series. Players who do not participate in the IHSA State Series may participate in one additional tournament.
Proposal 20 (passed 349-90): Shifts the Girls Bowling season one week later (to start on Monday of Week 20 and end on Saturday of Week 33), moves the date of the first contest four days later (to Friday of Week 21), and makes way for the potential addition of a regional tournament level.
Proposal 21 (passed 397-51): Reduces the Competitive Cheerleading season by eight weeks, to end on Saturday of Week 31 (the date of the IHSA State Finals).
Proposal 24 (passed 368-79): Reduces the number of competitions a Competitive Dance squad may participate in (outside of the IHSA State Series) from seven to five.
A total of 464 of 802 member schools (57.8%) participated in the amendment vote, a decrease from last year's 63%.
Following is a summary of member school participation in the amendment process since 1996-97.


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Maserati Levante Oil Change at Hi Tech Motor Cars Near Cedar Creek, TX 78612
At Hi Tech Motor Cars near Cedar Creek, TX 78612 we use only quality motor oil made to keep your vehicle running smoothly for competitive prices that you'll love. Our Service Department is a group of highly trained technicians that are well versed in performing a Maserati Levante Oil Change near Cedar Creek, TX 78612 and will do it quickly and to your utmost satisfaction.
The oil in your engine needs to be changed anywhere between three and ten months – make sure to defer to your owner's manual and local dealer as to the appropriate timeline. As one of the most important regular maintenances your Maserati Levante requires, it's imperative that you get into a routine. Oil functions as many things, but it's primarily a lubricant. Preventing friction from creating heat build-up among all of the parts that comprise an engine, oil is crucial to performance, proper functioning, and keeping your fuel efficiency at its best.
Who knew there were so many benefits to getting your Maserati Levante oil change at Hi Tech Motor Cars near Cedar Creek, TX 78612? We at Hi Tech Motor Cars always have. With our highly trained staff, we make each and every service visit as quick and efficient as possible, and, with our intuitive website, you can even schedule an appointment online. Head over to the Service Department tab and pick the time and date that best accommodates your schedule. When you arrive, drop off your keys, grab a cup of coffee, and let us take care of the rest. Every oil change comes with a free multi-point inspection and wiper fluid fill-up, so you can accomplish two birds with one stone.
Going to Hi Tech Motor Cars, your local authorized dealer has plenty of benefits – even some you probably don't realize. For example, coming to Hi Tech Motor Cars near Cedar Creek, TX 78612 for each and every oil change will benefit you even when you go to resell your vehicle. The demand for service reports on pre-owned vehicles is high and increases the value of your vehicle, which is always a good thing. Also, authorized sellers are in-the-know on the latest updated tech and information about your Maserati Levante.
At Hi Tech Motor Cars we don't want you to sweat that regular maintenance appointment. We make it easy for you to get quality, affordable service by offering great prices to begin with, then adding on available specials, as well! Leave your Maserati Levante with our capable team, here at Hi Tech Motor Cars. We know how much your car means to you and we'll handle it with care. Come get your Maserati Levante oil change near Cedar Creek, TX, today!


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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
We offer a choice of prints to meet your requirements, our most popular product ranges include
Photo Prints on archival quality Photo Paper (234gsm) for vivid color and detail. Perfect for framing, they are a popular choice
Poster Prints are printed on 200gsm paper in standard sizes A0, A1, A2 and A3, making them an affordable and easy way to personalize interior space.
Fine Art Prints use thicker Exhibition Quality Fine Art Rag Paper (308gsm) for maximum accuracy and resolution
If you need a print urgently then our Photo Prints can be the best option. Other products require 2-3 business days to print and manufacture before shipping. Larger items are sent by courier for quick and safe delivery. In the UK we also offer an Xpress Framed Print that can be dispatched in 3 working days at no extra cost.
Ordering is quick and easy!
Just follow five simple steps
1) Find your picture
We have gathered together fantastic imagery for you to view and own - simply enter what you are looking for in the search box or browse our online photo galleries.
2) Choose your print format
Once you've found your image, select your desired product and add it to your basket. Our prints can are fade free for up to 100 years!
3) Enter your details
Bought from us before? Great! Simply enter your email address and password and we will fill in your billing and shipping address details.
All personal details are held securely and are fully GDPR compliant. As standard we remove all Personally Identifiable Information after 12 months.
4) Pay for your purchase
As security is one of the major concerns for online shopping we use state of the art security and do not have access to your card details.
5) Sit back and relax
We will email confirmation of your order and when it is dispatched. Registered customers can also track orders in the 'My Account' area.
Orders FAQ
· Can I check the progress of my order?
· Can I add to my order once it has been placed?
· Can I view my order history?
· How do I return my order if I am not happy with it?
Product FAQ
· Are the framed prints and box canvases ready to hang?
· Is the image on both sides of the mug?
· Are the mugs dishwasher safe?
· Do the mouse mats work with optical mice?
· Why does it take so long to dispatch an order?
· I have found the image I want but it is not available in the product or size I need?
· How do I know if the product is in stock?
· Why are the white lines on the sides or top and bottom of the print?
· Are the prints fade resistant?
· Are the papers/mounts acid free?
· What do you use to glaze the framed prints?
· What products are available?
· Can I have the print with a border?
· Can I have a colour image as a black and white or sepia print?
· Why do you not wrap the image on the box canvas products?
· Is the watermark visible on the website included in the purchased product?
Shipping FAQ
· How long will it take to receive my order?
· How will my purchase be packaged?
· Do I need to be in when it arrives?
· Do you have a next day shipping service?
· Can I pay for faster shipping?
· Can I change the shipping address?
· Can you ship to a different address to my payment details?
· How much will shipping cost?
Images FAQ
· What is the quality of the images you use for production?
· How many images do you have?
· Where do you get your images?
· Can I put my images on your site?
· I cannot find the image I am looking for?
· What about historical images?
· Does the watermark appear on the finished product?
· The previews do not look very high quality
Other FAQ
· Can I license an image for commercial use?
· Do you have a shop I can visit?
· How do I get in touch with you?
· How do I safely remove posters from tubes?
First find the image and product combination you want, add it to your basket and proceed to checkout where you will be asked for your shipping and payment details.
Is my data safe?
We do not have access to your full card details and payment is requested over a fully secure connection. We fully comply with current European and GDPR legislation and automatically remove all personal data after at most 12 months (unless you have an account with us and have signed in recently). We also have a strict opt-in policy and would never sell your personal details on, data is only used fulfill your order promptly and efficiently,
You can pay for your order with the majority of major credit/debit cards or PayPal. For added reassurance we do not have access to your payment card details. We can also accept card payments over the phone during normal UK business hours. For UK customers only we accept cheques issued against a UK bank.
Can I check the progress of my order?
We will email you with updates as your order progresses. You can also check online if you have supplied a password to create an account at the checkout.
Can I add to my order once it has been placed?
Sorry, due to our automated production process, this is not possible.
Yes, all of your previous orders are available in the "My Account" area when signed in.
Our print partners use automated production systems. Confirmed orders are automatically sent to production. We are sorry but we can't stop, cancel or intervene in any way and this includes orders which have not shipped.
How do I return my order if I am not happy with it?
We want you to be happy with your purchase so please contact us to discuss any issues. If we cannot resolve your issue you can of course return it for a refund. Customer services will give you details of how to do this.
Are the framed prints and box canvases ready to hang?
Yes, the framed prints include a hanger on the back and the canvases can be hung from the top edge.
Is the image on both sides of the mug?
Where possible we print on both sides. As there may not be space to print some wider images twice. those are sized to that the wrap around the mug giving the largest possible image.
Why does it take so long to dispatch an order?
Our products are custom made to give you premium quality product produced by craftsmen at reasonable cost. Prints are usually dispatched within one business day and other products up to 5 working days. The estimated dispatch date is shown within the order details.
I have found the image I want but it is not available in the product or size I need?
The partners we work with determine what products they want to make their images available on which is why the product set can vary from image to image. If product you want is not available drop us an email and we will see what we can do. Larger sizes may not be available for some items if we deem that the resolution of the digital file provided is not sufficient for printing at that size.
How do I know if the product is in stock?
All of our products are produced to order, which means you are buying a bespoke product and should therefore never run out of stock.
Why are the white lines on the sides or top and bottom of the print?
This is due to the original image not being the same shape (aspect ratio) as the paper printed on. When this happens you can print the entire image (with margins) or crop the image (no margins) to fill the paper. Where applicable you are offered the choice as part of the ordering process. Some products can cater for a range of shapes and therefore the choice is not needed for these.
Are the prints fade resistant?
Yes, we use professional archival quality photographic paper and equipment to give superior fade resistance.
Where possible our framed print mounts are custom cut using digital laser technology to suit each image.
What do you use to glaze the framed prints?
We use high quality optical clarity acrylic (Perspex) which provides the same general protection from the environment as glass. Compared to glass it is lightweight and shatter proof, therefore less expensive and safer to ship.
Sales Tax (VAT) is included for UK orders. It is also included in EU orders with goods up to the value of 150 Euros. For countries outside the UK, USA, Australia, and for larger EU orders, you may be liable for import tax and duties.
As the UK is no longer part of the EU, to make life simpler for you, orders to the EU are automatically handled by our system with any relevant costs clearly shown in the shopping cart before payment is made...
EU Orders for goods valued up to 150 Euros are covered by the HMRC/EU "IOSS" (Import One-Stop Shop) agreement. We handle the VAT for you so there are no additional fees to pay upon receipt. The applicable VAT rate is that of where the order is to be delivered and you will be given an IOSS code in your order confirmation as proof that VAT has been paid. In the unlikely event the courier accidentally requests further VAT payment just let them know it has already been paid and quote the IOSS code given.
EU Orders for goods totalling over 150 Euros are not covered by the IOSS scheme. In this case payment is simply made in two parts. In the shopping cart any VAT is removed so there is less to pay upfront. We also show the estimated final payment that may be due when the order is ready for delivery (covering the applicable VAT rate for your location and any fees payable). In most cases this will be a simple secure online payment for the VAT due.
The product list varies from image to image but typically includes photographs, framed prints, posters, and canvas prints. Creative gifts including mugs, mouse mats, and jigsaws are available for most images. To see what products are available for the image you are interested in please go to the detail page for that image where a complete list of products will be displayed. Due to licensing restrictions it is not possible to offer all products for all images.
Why is matt/gloss/lustre not an option?
The choice of paper finish can vary between regions. For our framed prints we use Lustre where available as that gives the vibrancy of Gloss with minimal reflection.
Can I have the print with a border?
Yes, to compensate for lips of frames, the option to add a small gap of approximately 4mm (may vary due to production tolerances) is offered on most prints. To add a border, tick the "add margin" box when customizing your product. The paper size will not change but a border ensures less of the image is under the lip of the edge of a frame.
Can I have a color image as a black and white or sepia print?
In most cases this is available and offered near the Buy button.
Why do you not wrap the image on the box canvas products?
Quite a lot of image is needed for the portion that is wrapped. Because we have images from a lot of different sources we cannot guarantee that wrapping all of the images will not result in key parts of the image ending up on the edge rather than the front. Because of this we do not make that an option but we do make different colors for the side available so that you can choose one to suit your taste.
Is the watermark visible on the website included in the purchased product?
It is not. Finished products are produced from much higher quality images that the previews on the web site and do not include the watermarks, which are there to protect the images from being reproduced without permission.
How long will it take to receive my order?
We automatically route orders to the nearest manufacturing center to minimize shipping costs and speed up shipping times. Dispatch dates vary depending on the product. Standard shipping (from UK, USA or Australian stores) takes approximately 2-5 business days to arrive after dispatch. International shipping takes approximately 7-14 days but may take longer due to government import checks.
How will my purchase be packaged?
Small and medium prints are sent flat and larger prints are sent rolled in strong tubes. All other products are sent in heavy weight boxes with enough additional protection to ensure that they reach their destination safely, even if on the other side of the world.
We use national carriers for smaller packages and couriers (such as FedEx and DHL) for everything else.
Do I need to be in when it arrives?
Some packages require a signature so if you are not in when your package arrives re-shipping will have to be arranged.
Do you have a next day shipping service?
This is not currently an option. However items sent via National Courier are normally received next working day (Mon-Fri) once dispatched.
Can I pay for faster shipping?
Courier shipping, where offered, is the fastest shipping method. Again please allow time for the item to be made, estimated dispatch dates are clearly shown at the checkout and on your order confirmation.
Can I change the shipping address after my order has been processed?
Our print partners use automated production systems. Confirmed orders are automatically sent to production. We are sorry but we can't stop, cancel or intervene in any way and this includes orders which have not shipped.
Can you ship to a different address to my payment details?
Yes, simply enter the alternate cardholders address when ordering.
Registered users can log on to their account and go to the "My Account" area. We will also send you regular email updates tracking your orders progress.
The postage is calculated depending on the products ordered and the shipping address. If you want to know how much the postage will be please place the products you want in the basket and go to checkout where your postage will be calculated. You do not have to complete the purchase if you do not want to.
What is the quality of the images you use for production?
We only source images from professional organizations and check the size of the image against the products available to ensure optimum results. The images on the web site are for preview only and finished products are produced from higher spec copies. Watermarks are not included on purchased products.
We currently have over four million images on our system with the numbers growing daily.
We work with organizations that have large collections of quality and unique images. These include large sports organizations, charities, museums, photo libraries, newspapers and magazines and government departments.
Can I put my images on your site?
If you are an official image library with a collection of images to which you own print and reproduction rights please contact Media Storehouse and we will get back to you. Sadly we are unable to accept contributions from individuals at this time.
I cannot find the image I am looking for?
We have a huge archive of images available please use our search functionality to find the one you are after. If you still cannot find it drop us a note and we will see if we can help.
Some images in our collection are scans of original historical photographs. Prints may show age in different ways, including marks. They are professionally produced on modern high quality lab systems and are an accurate representation of the original artwork, as supplied by our partners, to preserve and show their artistic character and authenticity.
Does the watermark appear on the finished product?
The watermark is there to protect the images on the website from being used without permission and does not appear on any purchased products.
The previews do not look very high quality.
The previews have been optimized so that they are served quickly to your browser and are lower quality than those used for production. Finished products will be significantly sharper, clearer and more beautiful.
Can I license an image for commercial use?
If the option to download an image is not shown please send us details confirming the license requirement and we will try to assist. Alternatively you can also find a range of images for license at License Storehouse
All products sold are for personal use only and cannot be reproduced or resold in any way. If you wish to commercialize an image or product please Contact Us with the details
We have offices in the UK and Australia and work with image partners from around the world shipping quality products produced in professional production facilities located in the UK, USA and Australia.
How do I get in touch with you?
The quickest way is online by contacting our customer service department and providing all the details in the form provided at the Contact Us link at the bottom of the page.
How do I safely remove posters from tubes?
Posters can easily be removed by tapping tubes gently on a hard surface which will drop them down to one end. When done, insert two fingers inside, open them out and gently twist clockwise or anti-clockwise to draw the posters inwards, making them smaller, then gently pull to remove.


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Knights of Columbus Fish Fry Banner with Fish Circle Logo 2 Sizes Available Printed Banner - Free Shipping
Knights of Columbus Fish Fry Banner with Fish Circle Logo 2 Sizes Available File or Printed Banner
14oz Heavy Duty High Quality Custom Vinyl Banner with hem and grommets for hanging.
Design time is 3 days to one week not including weekends or Holiday. Printing and shipping typically takes 1 week. Please prepare appropriately.
Only wording will be placed on the banner. If you send me the logo you want used I can also use that on the banner, but it must be a high quality file 300 dpi with transparent background.
I will send a proof for you approval before the file is sent to the printer. Please double check your spelling as I copy the wording you send.
This item is non-refundable once you have purchased this listing.
Please feel free to ask me any questions on Messenger (quickest way to contact me) - you can click on the icon or send an e-mail to Elaine at email@example.com
How Does This Work ?
Select your size and Pdf / Jpeg or Printed in the drop down menus. You can select front only or front and back if it is available. Due to variations in monitor colors and printer ink colors, the colors of the file may be slightly different.
- Printed Invites are Front Only or Front and Back so please select which one works best for you. Due to variations in monitor colors and printer ink colors, the colors of the file may be slightly different.
- The items you are purchasing is either a digital file or a printed item, you will select which one you want in the drop down menus.
- Design time is up to 1 week, if it takes longer I will contact you.
- Rush orders can be accepted depending on the item and it $10 extra per file or item in addition to the price of the file or item. If you need rush shipping I will need to get an exact address to calculate the rush shipping charges.
- If you item requires photos upload them in the photo box, if you have questions you can click on Message me or send them through e-mail to Elaine at firstname.lastname@example.com
Invitations, Business Cards, Posters, Birthday Stat Boards, Water Bottle Labels, Wine Labels, Liquor Labels, Stickers, Address Labels
- these are on premium card stock or the appropriate label paper - I copy the wording you send so please double check your spelling and information to make sure it is correct.
- As of April 10,2020 the rate starts at $8.30 - USPS for Priority 2 Day Shipping (depending on where you live it could be longer) my system is connected to the USPS for accurate pricing for your location. Shipping is Not Refundable
Backdrops and Banners -
- For Printed and Shipped Backdrops or Banners each is made of vinyl material material (14 oz. high tenacity polyester vinyl) and has exceeded the minimum requirements of the flame resistance established by the following tests : National Fire Protection Association
- Our material has been treated with a flame-retardant chemical or are inherently noninflammable.
- Shipping is Free on Backdrops at this time
Yard Signs -
- Price per sign goes down the more signs you order. For a better deal per sign you can order more signs.
- If you are placing a custom order for yard signs. A proof will be sent to you for approval. Once you order has been placed the signs will be printed and sent to you. There is a No Refund policy. If you have any questions before placing this order please contact me. Once you purchase the order it is considered an active custom order and is non refundable.
- Please make sure you photo is a 300dpi file it can be jpg, pdf or png. If you are wanting a logo placed on the sign it should have a transparent background.
- 10 to 50 Yard Signs with stands - shipping Free in USA
- 100 Signs with stands - shipping is Free in USA
- Digital file design time is up to 1 week. (Not including weekends or Holidays)
- Printed items design time is up to 1 week for printing and shipping. (Not including weekends or Holidays)
- Your invitations and printed items will be sent Priority Shipping through USPS. I will provide a tracking number once your item has shipped. Depending on your location, Holidays and weekends it could possibly take more than 2 days to arrive from the date it was shipped. ***Please be aware you only pay what the USPS charges.***
- Please leave your event information in " Event Details", I will reserve a time to start designing your item once the information is received. If you change your mind and no longer want your order after it has been placed and I have not started working on it, you will receive a 50% refund, due to a design time being reserved for your order. If you change your mind after I have started working on your order, the entire order is non refundable. Please make sure you double check any spelling and grammar. The information you supply will be copied and pasted. *If your item is listed with photos to be added please upload them to the photo box, if you have any question you can send them via e-mail Elaine to firstname.lastname@example.com .
Please let me know if you are printing with Vistaprint, Shutterfly, or any other online company as they do not always offer true 4x6 or 5x7 sizing. If changes to sizing are needed after you have approved and received the file there is a charge of 50% for resizing. If you need information changes there is a charge of 100% of the item price.
I will send you a proof once I have the design completed to get your approval.
I allow up to 3 changes for free. Any additional changes will be a $2 per change fee.
For Digital Files - Once you approve your item I will send the approved file without a watermark to the e-mail address you provided when you purchased your item. These are non refundable.
- For Shipped Items - Once you approve your item I will start the printing process and your order is non refundable at this time.
- For Digital Files - If you need changes after the original file has been approve by you and e-mailed to you or downloaded by you, I do charge 50% the price of the item to make any revisions, if the revisions are date, time, locations or names the charge is 100% of the original price of the items, as I am recreate the invite with new information.
- For Printed Items I am not responsible for spelling or any other changes after you have approved your proof file for submission. If you need to make changes you will be charged 100% of the original cost and shipping, as your items are being printed.
- Please read the listing carefully and ask any questions you may have before purchasing if you are unsure.
Please always feel free to ask me a question. I can't answer your question if you don't ask, then you will just wonder. I am pretty flexible in my creating and the more details you give in the beginning, really helps make the creation time shorter and quicker.
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Longtime supporters bid farewell to Hoyts
NATICK – As Rick and Dick Hoyt passed through Natick for the final time during the Boston Marathon, the pair spotted the familiar face of Norma Shulman and embraced the longtime fan.
Shulman, who has attended every Boston Marathon the Hoyts have run to support the father-son racing team, and members of Team Hoyt shouted "Yes you can," the pair's motto, as the Hoyts approached the intersection of Rte. 135 and Mill Street where Shulman and her signs of encouragement for the Hoyts awaited.
Dick Hoyt took a moment to hug Shulman and several other supporters before continuing the trek toward the finish line for the final time.
"It was great," said Shulman. "We never miss one."
Rick, 52, was born with cerebral palsy and is a spastic quadriplegic. At his son's suggestion, Dick, 73, began pushing Rick in a special wheelchair during races. The pair completed the Marathon for the 32nd time Monday.
Shulman called the Hoyts an inspiration.
"They've created a whole movement," she said.
A member of Team Hoyt, Megan Petratis, of Washington D.C., called her moment of embrace with Dick Hoyt "phenomenal."
"It's so inspiring," said Petratis, who had not heard of the Hoyts until the events of last year's Marathon. "Stopping and getting to say great job is a surreal moment."
In Natick Center, Paul Roe, who served in the military with Dick Hoyt, said he goes to the Marathon every year, but especially wanted to be there for the Hoyts' last time participating.
"It just won't be the same without them," said Roe, who lives in Brockton.
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Greg Zyla: The legendary 426 Hemi engine
Q: Greg, when did the 426 Hemi come out? Thanks, and I enjoy your columns, especially about MOPARS. Albert K., Massachusetts.
A: Albert, it wasn't until 1966 that the general public could walk in to a Dodge or Plymouth dealer and buy a Hemi right off the showroom floor. However, the 426 Hemi was produced by Chrysler for use in NASCAR racing, and appeared on the tracks in the 1964 Plymouth and Dodge lines. Richard Petty won the Daytona 500 in 1964 in a Hemi Plymouth Belvedere.
After dominating the races, Chrysler's 426 Hemi was not allowed to compete in NASCAR's 1965 season due to its unavailability in production vehicles sold to the general public. The 426 Hemi also started a horsepower war between Ford and Chrysler that eventually led to Ford building a 429 Hemi to combat the Chrysler Hemi. NASCAR then stepped in and outlawed both engines from competition for 1965. The Hemi was available in the Dodge Coronet/Plymouth Belvedere line in 1965 but was still an "off road" designate and not suitable for the street.
This moved all of the Chrysler Hemi attention to the drag strips, where famed NASCAR champs Richard Petty and David Pearson "went on strike" from NASCAR and drove Hemi drag cars for one year. Hemi engines also powered altered wheelbase early funny cars to top fuel dragsters, and dominated the scene. The new 426 allowed racers who relied on the older style 392 Hemi an opportunity to switch over to the new model. "Big Daddy" Don Garlits figured out the new Hemi could take more punishment than the 392, especially with advanced ignition timing, and the pattern was set.
To get back in with NASCAR, Chrysler introduced a detuned "Street" Hemi in 1966 for its intermediate cars and sold the required number of Hemi cars to the public to legitimize its use for NASCAR and the 1966 season. Again, a "retired from drag racing" Richard Petty won the Daytona 500 in a Hemi Plymouth Belvedere.
In summary, those who purchased those early production "off road only" Hemi Plymouths and Dodges are sitting on $500,000 and up when it comes to valuable collector cars, while normal-production Hemis go for over $100,000 on a regular basis, especially when they sit between frame rails of the GTX, R/T, Challenger , Dart and Barracuda models.
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Teddy Roosevelt had a choice to make Thursday night at Nationals Park.
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10 Discussion Questions for Book Clubs and Others
Room: A Novel
By Emma Donoghue
Source: One-Minute Book Reviews
This guide for reading groups and others was not authorized or approved by the author, publisher or agent for the book. It is copyrighted by Janice Harayda and is only for your personal use. Its sale or reproduction is illegal except by public libraries, which may make copies for use in their in-house reading programs. Other reading groups that would like to use this guide should link to it or check the "Contact" page on One-Minute Book Reviews to learn how to request permission to reproduce it.
Emma Donoghue calls Room a novel about a "battle between Mary and the Devil for young Jesus," and it's easy to see why. Her narrator is 5-year-old Jack, who spends his life imprisoned in a garden shed until he emerges from his tomb-like structure on Easter. He escapes with the help of his saintly mother, who has devoted herself to saving him from their jailor, a man who abducted and raped her and fathered Jack. Their story brims with references to God, Jesus and Christian saints.
But many nonreligious readers have embraced Room simply for its plot or the voice of its sunny young hero, whose mother has filled his life with comforting routines such as watching Dora the Explorer and reading Alice in Wonderland. Donoghue has said of the novel, a Man Booker Prize finalist: "Kids delight in 'magical thinking', whether in the form of the Tooth Fairy or the saints: whether you see these as comforting lies or eternal verities, they are part of how we help kids make sense of the world. I think that's why the religious element of Room does not seem to bother non-religious readers; they can just put it on a par with Santa."
10 Discussion Questions for Room:
1. The narrator of Room is a 5-year-old American who has spent his life imprisoned with his mother in a 121-foot square garden shed. How credible were Jack's voice and perspective on life? Where did you find Jack's voice most and least convincing?
2. Jack refers to a woman a "she person" and, in the same paragraph, seems to understand and know how to spell the words "impregnable" and "catatonic." [Page 165] Did you find this credible? If so, why? If not, what you made keep reading Room, regardless?
3. How would you describe Ma? We see her only through the eyes of Jack and the people he observes interacting with her. This approach limits what the novel can tell us about an important character. Was Donoghue able to overcome any restrictions on point-of-view to portray Ma as well-developed character? Why or why not?
4. Why do you think Old Nick remains a shadowy figure, one we know little about?
5. Ma is still breastfeeding Jack when he is 5 years old. What purpose does this serve in the story?
6. Room has an unusual structure for a novel about captivity: Jack and Ma escape almost exactly halfway through it. [Page 154 of a 321-page book]. Captives or hostages typically win their freedom closer to the end to keep the suspense high. Why did Donoghue have Ma and Jack escape sooner? How well did she maintain suspense afterward?
7. Donoghue says that Room is partly a satire "of modern mores and media." What people or groups does she tweak? How well does the satire fit into a story rooted in Ma's tragic abduction?
8. Do you share Donoghue's view of Room as the story of a "battle between Mary and the Devil for young Jesus"? Why do you think the Christian motifs in the novel don't bother some readers who aren't religious?
9. Given all that Jack has endured and how sunny he remains, you could argue that the theme of Room is the therapeutic cliché, "Kids are resilient." But the novel also develops other ideas. What do you think is the theme or message of the book?
10. Have you read other books with child narrators? How does Room compare to them?
1. Janet Maslin wrote in her New York Times review of Room that Jack and Ma "are not the only people in recent books about women trapped in close, sustained relationships with their captors, even to the point of bearing children": Chevy Stevens's Still Missing and Laura Lippman's I'd Know You Anywhere "offer more mainstream, victim-narrated versions of this story." Have you read other books about victims and their captors? If so, which worked best? Why?
2. Room was inspired partly by the Austrian case of Josef Fritzl, who locked up and impregnated his daughter, Elisabeth, who had son who escaped at the age of 5. James Wood, the fiction critic for the New Yorker, found this borrowing "exploitative and a little cheap" in a review in the London Review of Books. "Does anyone really imagine that Jack's inner life, with his cracks about Pizza Houses and horse stables and high-fives, is anything like five-year-old Felix Fritzl's?" Wood asked. "The real victim's imaginings and anxieties must have been abysmal, in the original sense (unimaginable, bottomless), and the novel's sure-footed appropriation of this unknowability seems offensive precisely in its sure-footedness." He added that Jack's cheerfulness and charm "lend the book an inappropriate lightness." What did you think of the borrowing?
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Room: A Novel. By Emma Donoghue. Little, Brown, 321 pp., $24.99.
Room was a finalist for the 2010 Man Booker prize for fiction.
A review of Room appeared on One-Minute Book Reviews on Feb. 15, 2011, in the post that immediately followed this reading group guide..
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Home Help: Lawn mower care — it's time to winterize
Tip of the Week
Winter is here in many parts of the country, and even if your region is still experiencing relatively warm temperatures, you know Old Man Winter is on his way. Your thoughts may already be on preparing the snow blower for a long, hard winter, but before you break out the ice melt, don't overlook the importance of winterizing your lawn mower. After all, your mower worked hard this year and deserves a little care and attention, right?
??Luckily for you, appropriate seasonal maintenance is fast and easy, and will go a long way to ensuring your mower continues to operate properly from year-to-year. Kohler Engines, a leading engine manufacturer, offers these lawn mower winterizing tips to help guide you through the process.
Remove or stabilize the gas: Stored fuel is likely to break down over the winter months, which can damage the engine. The easiest and most popular way to remove unused gas is to simply start the mower and let it idle until the fuel runs out. As an alternative, you can add a fuel stabilizer to any remaining gas to help protect the engine from gumming, corrosion and other fuel-related damage. Simply follow the mixing instructions on the bottle and make sure you run the engine for several minutes to get the stabilized fuel from the tank into the engine.??
Change the oil: Clean oil should coat the mower's engine during the winter months. The best time to drain and refill oil is just after the last mow of the season when the engine is still warm. Check your mower's manual to see the specific oil type required by your mower as well as the best method to drain oil from the machine.
??Inspect the spark plug: Closely examine the area around the spark plug to ensure no dirt or debris enters the cylinder once you've removed the plug. Then, using a socket wrench, carefully remove the spark plug and inspect it for any black coating (carbon deposits) or other damage. If the plug appears worn, or has been used for several mowing seasons, replace it with a new one.??
Clean the air filter: A mower's air filter collects a significant amount of dirt, dust and other debris over a typical cutting season. As a result, the filter needs to be cleaned or replaced every year. Again, refer to your owner's manual for instructions on how to remove the air filter from your specific mower.??
Inspect the blade: When performing seasonal maintenance, it's also a good opportunity to inspect the mower blade. If the blade shows any cracks, nicks, bends or other signs of damage, replace it. Also, if the cutting edge of the blade is dull, have it sharpened. You can use a standard file or take the blade to a local hardware store or small engine repair shop for sharpening.
??Clean the mower: Remove all dirt and debris from the engine. A leaf blower, rag, and wire brush may be helpful. Also, thoroughly wash the underside of the mower. If necessary, you can use a putty knife to scrape away old grass.
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In a buyer's market, you may be better off renting your old place instead of selling. Weigh the cost of the mortgage and property taxes, plus the time you'll have to spend being a landlord, against the thousands of dollars you may lose by selling in a down market and the mounting equity you'll be able to keep instead. There are capital-gains tax issues at play, however, so do your research and consult your accountant.
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Any homeowner would agree that saving water to help the environment and to lower their water bill is a great idea. However, many may not agree if these savings interfere with the enjoyment of their daily shower. Luckily, the Moen Caldwell Four-Function Eco-Performance Showerhead is an ideal solution that offers water savings without sacrificing a quality showering experience. Installing in just minutes, you can shower in the savings, as Caldwell has a flow rate of 2.0 gallons per minute (gpm), 20 percent less than the industry standard of 2.5 gpm, and meets the Environmental Protection Agency's WaterSense criteria.
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Home Improvements: Seal your heating and cooling ducts
Ducts that move air to-and-from a forced air furnace, central air conditioner, or heat pump are often big energy wasters. Sealing and insulating ducts can improve the efficiency of your heating and cooling system by as much as 20 percent — and sometimes much more.
Focus first on sealing ducts that run through the attic, crawl space, unheated basement, or garage. Use duct sealant (mastic) or metal-backed (foil) tape to seal the seams and connections of ducts. After sealing the ducts in those spaces, wrap them in insulation to keep them from getting hot in the summer or cold in the winter. Next, look to seal any other ducts that you can access in the heated or cooled part of the house.
-- EnergyStar.gov
Backyard Buddies: Year-round backyard safety tips for families
Keeping your backyard safe begins with your fence. A yard without a fence is a little like a house without walls. Fences help protect children from danger, keeping toddlers out of swimming pools, hot tubs and ponds or keeping them in the yard, away from busy traffic or strangers. Fences can also help keep your own pets in your yard, and other animals out. They can reduce your liability by preventing injuries to uninvited guests on your property, or damage or injury caused by escaped pets.
Additional precautions to take when childproofing your backyard:
- Tighten and cover any protruding bolts on swing sets and do not attach ropes or cords, which could become strangulation hazards.
- Remove old tree stumps and rocks, level concrete footings to avoid tripping.
- Seal wooded items such as decks, swing sets and picnic tables before inclement weather sets in.
- Completely fence pool and spa areas with adjustable self-closing hinges like TruClose and self-latching gates, ensuring latches are out of the reach of children such as the Magnalatch Safety Gate Latch. Both products carry a lifetime warranty and are adjustable both vertically and horizontally for quick and easy adjustments.
- Eliminate access to lawn equipment and chemicals. Put these items completely out of the reach of children.
- Keep a first aid kit and a rescue kit for those backyards with water features easily accessible.
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The deliciously vile Viola Swamp is back in a new edition of a book that has sold more than a million copies
Miss Nelson Is Missing! Story by Harry Allard. Pictures by James Marshall. Houghton Mifflin, 32 pp., varied prices. Also available in a book-and-CD edition, $9.95. Ages 3–8.
By Janice Harayda
"More than a million copies sold" is often a publishing-industry code for, "This book is utter trash." In the case of Miss Nelson Is Missing! it's proof that a good picture book can find its way even if its illustrator was insufficiently honored in his lifetime by the American Library Association, which tried to make up for it by giving him the Laura Ingalls Wilder Award posthumously.
Harry Allard's text tells a lively story of pupils who torment a kind teacher until she doesn't show up and they get a loathsome substitute, Viola Swamp, who teaches them a lesson in "as you sow." But James Marshall's pictures send the text into orbit.
Marshall had "an intuitive grasp of how to reduce a visual object to its most basic elements, the type of genius found in the sculptures of Alexander Calder," former Horn Book editor-in-chief Anita Silvey has rightly observed. But his art is so rich you can't call it minimalist. Marshall defines Viola Swamp in a half dozen or so boldly drawn features, including a huge potato-shaped nose that is both memorable and symbolic in a genre in which liar's noses grow. No less striking is her ski-slope chin, defaced by a large mole. It reminds you of Jay Leno's until, a few pages later, you come across an illustrated reference to sharks and see that the chin foreshadows this.
Many back-to-school books are dreary examples of bibliotherapy, more therapeutic than artistic. In its way, Miss Nelson Is Missing! says the same thing that many of those books do: School can seem good and bad at different times. But it doesn't bludgeon children with an educationally correct message. It's pure fun. If you were a soon-to-be-kindergartener, which type of book would you rather read?
Best line/picture: A full-page image of Viola that makes her look at once sinister and, in horizontally striped green-and-yellow socks, comically absurd.
Worst line/picture: The good Miss Nelson has blond hair, and the bad Miss Swamp has black hair. Some people might object to this, because it perpetuates a stereotype. But among the children, bad behavior comes in all hair colors.
Published: 1977 (first edition). August 2007 (book-and-CD edition) www.houghtonmifflinbooks.com/hmcochild/
Caveat lector: This review is based on the first edition. I haven't seen the just-published book-and-CD package.
Furthermore: Marhshall is best known for George and Martha, a book about the friendship between hippos, and its sequels. The American Library Association www.ala.org gave him, besides the Wilder award, a Caldecott Honor for Goldilocks and the Three Bears (Puffin, $6.99, paperback), which he wrote and edited.
© 2007 Janice Harayda. All rights reserved.


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