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Governor Signs Landmark LGBT Education Bill
Legislation sponsored by Equality California and Gay-Straight Alliance Network aims to end LGBT history exclusion in education and to promote school safety
SACRAMENTO, Calif. - Governor Jerry Brown has signed a bill that will fairly and accurately portray the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) civil rights movement and the historic contributions of the diverse LGBT community in social science instruction. The Fair, Accurate, Inclusive, and Respectful (FAIR) Education Act (SB 48), by including fair and accurate information about the rich and diverse history of LGBT people in instructional materials, will enrich the learning experiences of all students and promote an atmosphere of safety and respect in California schools. SB 48 was authored by Senator Mark Leno (D-San Francisco) and co-sponsored by Equality California and Gay-Straight Alliance Network.
Studies have shown that inclusion of LGBT people in instructional materials is linked to greater student safety and lower rates of bullying. In schools where the contributions of the LGBT community are included in educational instruction, bullying declined by over half and LGBT students were more likely to feel they have an opportunity to make positive contributions at school.
"Today marks a monumental victory for the LGBT civil rights movement as the contributions of diverse LGBT community will no longer be erased from history," said Equality California Executive Director Roland Palencia. "Thanks to the FAIR Education Act, California students, particularly LGBT youth, will find new hope and inspiration and experience a more welcoming learning environment that will embrace them."
Palencia added, "For decades, LGBT leaders have worked tirelessly to improve the quality of life for all Californians. LGBT leaders were involved in the Civil Rights Movement of the 1960s, the farm workers' movement, the women's movement, have built health and human services institutions that now serve millions of Californians, and have contributed to the economic development of our state. We are truly grateful for the courageous leadership of Senator Leno, the LGBT Caucus, allied lawmakers, our members, and the entire LGBT community for making history and for promoting safety in our schools as students learn about our rich legacy."
The FAIR Education Act will bring classroom instruction into alignment with existing non-discrimination laws in California and would add the LGBT community to the existing list of underrepresented cultural and ethnic groups, which are covered by current law related to inclusion in textbooks and other instructional materials in schools.
"I am awed and humbled to be part of this historic moment. Today, we've written the latest chapter in the LGBT civil rights movement -- one that will now be presented fairly and accurately in California schools," said Carolyn Laub, Executive Director of Gay-Straight Alliance Network. "By signing the FAIR Education Act and ending the exclusion of the LGBT community from instructional materials, Governor Brown has realized the hopes of youth who have been fighting for safe and inclusive schools, where all students learn about our history and gain respect for each other's differences as a result. This is a part of the American story that we can be proud to know all students will learn."
"Today we are making history in California by ensuring that our textbooks and instructional materials no longer exclude the contributions of LGBT Americans," said Senator Leno "Denying LGBT people their rightful place in history gives our young people an inaccurate and incomplete view of the world around them. I am pleased Governor Brown signed the FAIR Education Act and I thank him for recognizing that the LGBT community, its accomplishments and its ongoing efforts for first-class citizenship are important components of California's history."
"There is no room for discrimination of any kind in our classrooms, our communities or our state," said Dean E. Vogel, president of the California Teachers Association. "We believe that curricula should address the common values of the society, promote respect for diversity and cooperation, and prepare students to compete in, and cope with a complex and rapidly evolving society. SB 48 does that by helping to ensure that curricular materials include the contributions of persons with disabilities, lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender Americans to the development of California and United States."
Among the diverse supporters of the FAIR Education Act include: Adolescent Health Working Group, American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, Anti-Defamation League, Arc and United Cerebral Palsy in California, Asian Americans for Civil Rights & Equality, Asian/Pacific Islander Youth Promoting Advocacy & Leadership, California Language Teachers Association, California Psychological Association, California Teachers Association, California Faith for Equality, Californians for Disability Rights, Inc., City of Oakland, City of West Hollywood, Disability Rights California, Lieutenant Governor Gavin Newsom, Los Angeles Unified School District, Public Advocates, San Francisco Unified School District, Transgender Law Center, California Church IMPACT, Our Family Coalition, National Center for Lesbian Rights, Fresno County Democratic Central Committee, San Joaquin Valley Democratic Club, The Trevor Project, School for Integrated Academics & Technologies, and the Mexican American Legal Defense Fund.
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Equality California (EQCA) is the largest statewide lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender rights advocacy organization in California. Over the past decade, Equality California has strategically moved California from a state with extremely limited legal protections for LGBT individuals to a state with some of the most comprehensive civil rights protections in the nation. Equality California has passed more than 70 pieces of legislation and continues to advance equality through legislative advocacy, electoral work, public education and community empowerment. www.eqca.org
Gay-Straight Alliance Network (GSA Network) is a national youth leadership organization that empowers youth activists to fight homophobia and transphobia in schools by training student leaders and supporting student-led Gay-Straight Alliance clubs throughout the country. In California alone, GSA Network has brought GSA clubs to 56% of public high schools, impacting more than 1.1 million students at 850 schools. GSA Network's youth advocates have played a key role in changing laws and policies that impact youth at the local and state level. GSA Network operates the National Association of GSA Networks, which unites more than 30 statewide networks of GSA clubs throughout the country. GSA Network is also the founder of the Make It Better Project, which aims to stop bullying and prevent suicide. www.gsanetwork.org


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The current generation Honda Civic was offered initially only in sedan form, but a coupe version appeared later in the model year, and now finally a hatchback version has appeared. With plenty of trim levels and a variety of body styles, there's a Civic for nearly every need.
The base LX comes simply equipped but leaves nothing out, and includes anti-lock brakes, power-adjustable mirrors, a 160-watt CD/MP3 stereo with Bluetooth, power windows and locks and remote keyless entry.
Coupe models offer an additional trim level, LX-P that adds a sunroof and keyless ignition to the LX model.
EX models add 16-inch alloy wheels, heated mirrors, an upgraded 8-speaker stereo as well as LaneWatch blind spot monitoring as well as Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone integration. Leather seats, steering wheel and shift-knob are optional as are an 8-way power-adjustable driver seat.
The Touring Civic has 17-inch machined alloy wheels, rain-sensing wipers, a 450-watt audio system that also includes a 7-inch touchscreen that also includes all of the modern smartphone connectivity. Leather seats are standard on the Touring and they are heated and power-adjustable. Dynamic cruise control and dual-zone climate control are also included.
On LX and EX Civics, a 158-horsepower, 2.0L i-VTEC 4-cylinder engine is standard. The LX is the only trim that offers a 6-speed manual transmission. All others come with a Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT). The EX-T and Touring come with a 1.5L turbocharged 4-cylinder engine makes 174 horsepower and 162 lb-feet of torque.
Civic Hatchbacks are also available in the Sport Touring trim. Sport Touring adds LED headlights, heated rear outboard seats, an aero kit and sport pedals.
Safety takes a strong presence in the new Civic. Of course it includes front and side airbags, but low tire pressure warning, backup camera and stability control are also standard on every Civic. Starting with the EX, a blind-spot monitoring system is included.
Honda Sensing system, is optional across the board. It's a suite of safety features that includes Lane Keep Assist, which will monitor and can even nudge the vehicle back into its lane, Blind Spot sensors and Collision Mitigation that will detect an impending accident and can even apply the brakes if needed.
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Monday, March 10, 2008 – Truckers who want to let the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration know how they feel about the hours-of-service regs need to stop thinking about it and start doing it. Comments on HOS are due on St. Patrick's Day, March 17.
The deadline to comment on FMCSA's interim final rule on the hours-of-service regulations was initially Feb. 15. But, a 30-day extension was granted after the Advocates for Highway and Auto Safety petitioned the agency for a longer comment period.
The agency is soliciting comments on its interim final rule that allows truckers to continue using both the 11th hour of driving and the optional 34-hour restart provision. The interim rule went into effect Dec. 27, 2007.
Comments on the interim final rule will be accepted through March 17. You will need the Docket ID, which is FMCSA-2004-19608. You must include it on any comments you submit by fax, mail or in person. To file comments electronically, click here.
Deadline for driver training comments is March 25FMCSA also published a "notice of proposed rulemaking" in the Federal Register in December 2007 that would mandate 44 hours of behind-the-wheel training in addition to 76 hours of classroom time before potential truckers could test for and receive their Class A CDLs.
The new proposed regulation not only requires students to actually spend some time behind the wheel, but also requires them to do it at an accredited school with qualified instructors on staff.
The truck driving schools will have to be accredited by an agency recognized by the Department of Education or by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation. This would also apply to schools operated by trucking companies.
The public has until March 25 to file comments on the proposed regulation. The Docket number for the proposed rule is FMCSA-2007-27748. Click here to comment online.
Of course, submitting comments electronically on either hours of service or driver training via the Internet isn't your only option. You can still:
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Caregiver Sketches Unveil the Shroud Over Lewy Body Dementia
ATLANTA (March 12, 2014)—"You don't even know the battle is upon you, until the invasion is well underway," says Ms. J, caregiver for a person with dementia. Ms. J is just one of many caregivers who learn that debilitating symptoms begin to take their toll on loved ones before they even discover their diagnosis. More than 5 million Americans suffer from Alzheimer's disease, the most common form of degenerative dementia. Parkinson's disease, a movement disorder, affects 1 million Americans. However, many will discover it's not Alzheimer's or Parkinson's disease at all that impairs function. It's Lewy body dementia (LBD), the second most common form of progressive dementia after Alzheimer's disease. The most misdiagnosed dementia, LBD affects 1.3 million Americans.
"Early and accurate diagnosis is critical," says Angela Taylor, director of programs, Lewy Body Dementia Association. "In fact, it may be life-saving." Taylor warns, "Unlike Alzheimer's disease, people with undiagnosed LBD may be exposed to medications that can be very harmful to them. Misdiagnosis or lack of diagnosis also delays comprehensive symptom management that could improve their quality of life."
Taylor adds, "We're helping healthcare practitioners and LBD families with information and resources. We collaborated with the National Institutes of Health (NIH) on a new, comprehensive downloadable booklet, which includes a series of 'Caregiver Sketches' that highlight the experiences of others to unveil the shroud around LBD. It helps people to compare notes, and it encourages them to seek help… and that's why we're here."
Caregiver Sketches of LBD
Not-so-sweet dreams
In his mid-sixties, Bruce started having some mild confusion and vivid dreams that he physically acted out by thrashing around and even falling out of bed. His neurologist diagnosed REM sleep behavior disorder and mild cognitive changes. Two years later, Bruce's confusion had progressed to dementia. He was no longer able to live alone in his own home. His neurologist referred him for neuropsychological testing and, based on the results, changed his diagnosis to dementia with Lewy bodies.
What's going on?
Janet, a 60-year old executive secretary, began having trouble managing the account, paperwork, and other responsibilities of her job. She became increasingly irritable, and her daughter insisted she see a doctor. Janet was diagnosed with depression and stress-related problems. Her doctor prescribed an antidepressant, but her thinking and concentration problems worsened. When she could no longer function at work, her doctor diagnosed Alzheimer's disease. A few months later, Janet developed a tremor in her right hand. She was referred to a neurologist, who finally diagnosed Lewy body dementia.
Trouble with balance
After major surgery at age 69, Cliff developed balance problems, and later his movements became stiff. Within a year, Cliff started having hallucinations and troubling side effects from antipsychotic medications. After an initial diagnosis of parkinsonism, he soon developed cognitive problems and was diagnosed with Lewy body dementia. Cliff's balance problems increased, and many falls prompted physical and occupational therapy, where he learned to use adaptive devices and techniques. Cliff's wife, Kathy, discovered that putting his shoes on before getting him up helped improve his balance. The doctor prescribed a low dose of medication for parkinsonism, which also helped.
Sleep and dementia
Lee started having bad nightmares in his late sixties. Later, he had problems communicating and would sit for long periods of time staring out the window. His sleep problems worsened and, by age 73, were one of the most difficult symptoms of LBD. While asleep, Lee talked and his limbs jerked—he thought his dreams were real. Upon waking, he thought he had been at work or out with friends. Medications prescribed for dementia and sleep issues helped both Lee and his wife get more rest.
Understanding LBD
LBD is associated with abnormal protein deposits in the brain, called Lewy bodies, and affects thinking, movement, behavior and mood. It's difficult to diagnose LBD, because its early symptoms resemble symptoms found in Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease. Lewy body dementia, a complex but surprisingly common brain disease, refers to two related diagnoses: Parkinson's disease dementia (PDD) and dementia with Lewy bodies (DLB). The difference is in the presentation of two symptoms based on the "one-year rule." With DLB, cognitive symptoms that interfere with daily living appear before or within a year of symptoms resembling Parkinson's. With PDD, dementia does not develop until at least a year after movement problems begin.
The Lewy Body Dementia Association (LBDA) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to raising awareness of Lewy body dementias (LBD), supporting people with LBD, their families and caregivers, and promoting scientific advances. LBD, a complex disease that can present with a range of physical, cognitive, and behavioral symptoms, is a "family disease." It dramatically affects not only the person diagnosed but also the primary caregiver. Through outreach, education and research, LBDA supports all those affected by Lewy body dementias. To learn more about LBD and LBDA, please visit lbda.org.
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¡Aaaaay, caramba! Something's wrong with me! I am not feeling "right" physically and creatively. I'm experiencing what could be a serious health issue and I'm struggling with a dead brain. High blood pressure and writer's block. Fabulous. The more I think about it, the more stressed out I get, and the more pronounced my perceived physical symptoms feel. If only I could go back to about 10 years ago, I would make some different choices and take better care of myself.
I suppose my health is taking over my brain, and stopping the free flow of ideas I usually have going on. Maybe I'm just making excuses. I have a list of things I want to say, write about, and create; getting started is where I am stuck. Fortunately, my office is unpacked and set up once again. As soon as this haze leaves me, I hope to get back to my creative self.
One thing I have not stopped, is reading. I must read for at least an hour before I go to sleep or I'll feel like I've wasted the day. I'm reading Borderline Personalities: A New Generation of Latinas Dish on Sex, Sass, and Cultural Shifting, by Michelle Herrera Mulligan and Robyn Moreno. It's a great collection of short stories and essays written by Latinas; I can identify with just about every bit of it. What a relief it is to read and move away to another place for a while, putting worries aside for just a moment. Once I'm done with the book, I'll post a review.
One thing I have started – ¡por fín! – is walking. I'm going to a park nearby and walking the track until my shins scream. Early morning is awesome, and I enjoy listening to my iPod. I also bought new Asics sneakers tonight, white and purple, with perfect cushioning. I'm hoping they'll keep me comfortable.
Reading and walking… perhaps I'm not as bad off as I thought!


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Most of the CSS tools are time savers that are there to help developers to create some stylish and creative work. CSS tools and generators are considered as most essential for every web developer because they are very helpful.
CSS3 is an enhanced version of the Cascading Style Sheets specification. As you know that its new version so it have many amazing features that are very useful for web developers.
In this article, we have 70+ Best CSS, CSS3 Tools And Auto-Generators For Web Developers. These tools are available on internet on number of website but it will be quite time consuming and big effort to sort out what exactly you want. So, we have sort out best and maximum CSS , CSS3 tools to save your time.Enjoy and pray for us!!
CSS Sprite Tools
CSS – Sprit.es
With this tool, you can easily generate CSS and HTML code by uploading the file you want to use in your CSS sprite and then click the button that join all your images into a single file. With this tool, you can also achieve any rollover effects.
It is a WYSIWYG tool that is helpful for the web designers who want to quickly create CSS classes and IDs from a single sprite image. This tool works on the principle of using the background-position property to line up areas of a sprite image into block elements of a web page.
Website Performance (CSS Sprite Generator)
It is a tool that allows you to upload your source file in order to create the sprite image and CSS. This tool works by ignoring duplicates, resizing the source images, setting the sprite and other CSS options like horizontal and vertical offset, background color, class prefix, CSS suffix etc.
CSS Sprites
With this tool, upload any number of images and click Generate button to create your CSS sprites with ease.
Spritegen CSS Sprites
This tool allows you create your sprite by letting your upload your image and then add more images. You can also set the output of your images as in PNG, JPEG or GIF.
CSS Generator & Optimizer
Regex Patterns for Single Line CSS
While formatting your CSS Style sheet single-line, you may find Dan Rubin's Textmate macro useful if you group your ruler and add white spaces that makes scanning through the web page easier. You can also use a regular expression if you don't want to use Textmate.
Simple CSS
This tool lets you create unique Cascading Style Sheets from scratch. You can also modify your existing CSS.
Clean CSS
This is a CSS optimizer and formatter that takes your CSS code and makes it cleaner and more concise.
Spiffy Corners – Purely CSS Rounded Corners
quickCSS – Online-CSS-Generator
With this tool, you can generate CSS with just one click.
Cascading Style Sheet CSS Generator
This is a free tool that lets you create cascading style sheets for your web page. You can add as many style sheets as you want.
CSS Generator
This tool gives you a live preview of the color that you select from the palette. You can directly specify colors and other design attributes. This tool helps you select a face color for your new web project straight away!
CSS Generator
This tool lets you choose a style for your web page. You can select different Cascading Style Sheet properties with live preview. You can choose color, HTML tag, click the field you would like to insert color into and color them.
Fonts and Text CSS Tools
CSS Type Set
This is a typography tool that allows designers and developers to test and learn the ways to style their web content.
CSS Font and Text Style Wizard
You can use this wizard if you want to experiment with the fonts and text styles in order to generate sample CSS style source code. Dynamic HTML is used in this wizard that changes the style of the table in-situ, without loading another page.
This application provides a comparison of the fonts for the screen. Since the new fonts are packed into operating systems, the list of the common fonts will be updated.
CSS font style
You can use this tool to set the style of the font to italic or oblique.
This is an amazing tool that lets you edit loads of CSS properties including inline height, font weight, font style and variant, text indent and transform, and word and letter spacing.
CSS Menus and Buttons
CSS Button & Text Field Generator
This tool is a CSS button and text field generator that lets you easily create with just a click of the mouse.
Button Maker Online
This tool creates XHTML valid micro buttons (80×15). You can also create larger 88×31 buttons.
With this tool, you can choose the content, layout and presentation of your list-based navigation menus.
Tabs Generator
Another CSS navigation Tab Menu generator that allows you tweak size, colors, corners and more to generate unique designs that can be downloaded for your use.
My CSS Menu
This tool provides an easy way to create cross browser compatible CSS menus. With this tool, you can create Horizontal, Vertical, Drop-down web navigation.
CSS Menu Generator
This menu generator lets you generate CSS and HTML codes which you need to create an appealing set of text based navigation buttons.
CSS Menu Maker
This tool allows you create custom, cross browser compatible website menus.
CSS Grids Tools
The 1KB CSS Grid
It is a lightweight tool with which you can streamline page templates for content management systems.
Variable Grid System
It is a quick way to generate an underlying CSS grid that is based on the 960 Grid System.
This tool allows you to generate grids for the 960.gs, Golden Grid, or 1KB Grid. You can even generate a basic generic grid.
Blueprint Grid CSS Generator
With this tool, you can generate more flexible versions of Blueprint's grid.cs and compressed.css and grid.png files.
CSS Grid Calculator
This calculator allows you to envision page layouts and draw grids in a variety of ways. You can have an accurate visual feedback on how text blocks and page divisions will appear within a browser window. You can also return style declarations for divisions and text to copy and paste into style sheets.
Grid Designer
This tool allows you create design grids by giving you options to customize Columns, Pixels, Gutters and Margins.
Em Calculator
Em Calculator is a JavaScript tool that lets you design scalable and accessible CSS design. This tool converts pixels to their relative em units based on a text size.
CSS Layouts Tools
It is a template generator that lets you create beautiful templates for your blog and web design without requiring any HTML and CSS knowledge.
Free CSS Template Code Generator
It is a free HTML – CSS template generator that generates a three column layout without using any Tables. This template generator produces a custom-made template that can be used to control the look and feel of an entire website.
Firdamatic: the Design Tool for the Uninspired Webloggers
This tableless layout generator lets you easily create and customize layouts by simply completing a form.
CSS Layout Generator – CSS Portal
Another layout generator with which you can create a fluid or fixed width column layout, with up to 3 columns, header, footer and menu.
CSS Layout Generator
Another CSS Layout Generator that allows you to create your own template by using HTML and CSS. You can create a template with up to 3 columns and a header and footer.
Layout Generator
This tool generates multi-column and grid layouts with CSS 2.0 techniques by using pixels, percentage or em.
CSS Layout Generator
With this tool, you can modify the header, footer, sidebars and layout width and can set the document type as XHTML or HTML strict or transitional to see the preview in the same page.
CSS Layouts Tools
Color Scheme Designer
This tool provides colors in the form of a color wheel that offers mono, complement, traid, tetrad, analogic and accented analogic color variations in the percentage ratio; and it also highlights the same with the suitable scheme chosen.
Ultimate CSS Gradient Generator
It is a CSS gradient editor and generator that lets you create CSS gradients having cross-browser support.
CSS Color Codes
This tool offers two options for furnishing the hexadecimal and RGB color codes. You can pick the color from the color picker and then copy its hexadecimal value from the bottom field.
Colors Pallete Generator
This is a powerful tool that generates a color palette derived from the primary colors of the image that you upload. It is a useful tool for rapidly grabbing a particular color within an image for inspiration. With this, you can also generate Photoshop swatches and CSS styles.
CSS Colors
This color chart offers more than 16 million colors with both RGB and hexadecimal color modes.
Gradient Image Maker
This tool allows you to easily generate a gradient image of 3 types with on the spot previewing. With this tool you can create gradient images that you can use everywhere in your web page design.
Other CSS Tools
SlickMap CSS
This tool displays your site maps directly from HTML unordered list navigation. This is appropriate for the websites that want to accommodate up to three levels of page navigation and extra utility links that can be easily modified to meet personal requirements, branding, or style preferences.
CSS3 Please!
This tool displays the output of your code instantaneously. It is a simple yet powerful tool for the web designers and developers.
CSS Sorter
CSS Sorter is a tool that sorts CSS files and rules alphabetically so that you can easily manage your CSS files.
Sky CSS Tool
CSS Table Wizard
This wizard helps you generate style source code and allows you to do experiments with table border styles.
Csstxt is a powerful tool that illustrates numerous ways to add a style to a text with 'a', 'p' or div tag.
It is a small AIR application that packs together multiple CSS and JavaScript files into one and runs on your desktop.
Password Generator
This tool generates all the compulsory codes required to password protect a directory, or selects files within it on your site by means of .htaccess. This tool works by encrypting your desired password and then put the outputs inside your .htaccess and .htpasswd files.
XHTML/CSS Markup Generator
This is a simple tool that lets you quickly generate XHTML Markup and a CSS frame; shorten syntax so that you can directly jump to the elements styling. This tool significantly speeds up your work.
CSS3 Generator
helps developers generate cross-browser snippets for various CSS3 properties. It gives developers full customization functionality, including
text-shadow, RGBa, box sizing and box resizing. Just click on the simple drop-down menu and generate the code for the desired effect.
Border Radius
makes your designs look more elegant with less effort. Enter the desired value, and it will generate code for rectangles with different border specifications. Use it to make your designs adorable.
CSS3 Maker
is a thrifty tool that comes with a drop-down menu and various other options, including box sizing, outline selectors and transformers. Just enter the desired values in the boxes and the code is generated, along with a preview. The code is available for download.
Button Maker
Chris Coyier presents an elegant tool on CSS-Tricks for designing stylish 3-D buttons. WithButton Maker, simply move the sliders to adjust the top and bottom gradients, the hover background color, the hover text color and so on to get your desired button in no time.
comes with a quick demo and some controls for executing a few CSS3 properties, such as
box-shadow and linear gradient. Move the controls to see the changes in the accompanying box. Then, mark the check box to show the CSS box and view the generated code.
Widget Pad
can enhance the CSS3 capabilities introduced in Webkit browsers with a simple but effective auto-generator. It covers CSS properties such as opacity, rounded corners, transforms and more.
CSS3 Gen
is a handy tool for novice developers. Use the controls to make a progressive layout: create rounded corners, add shadow effects to any box element, and play with cool text effects. The tool also helps developers by specifying the code's compatibility with browsers.
CSS3 Menu
A chic drop-down menu with many interactive features is just a few clicks away. Make your design look elegant with CSS3 Menu. It covers rounded corners, gradients and much more. The tool reduces the coding time to get stylish menus. Just download the code and embed it according to its requirements.
Rounded Corner Generator
CSS Portal has created a versatile tool for generating code for rounded corners, which make Web layouts looks classy. The Rounded Corner Generator makes it easy to generate custom code for all corners in one go or corner by corner.
CSS3 Click Chart
assists with great effects such as RGBa colors, box shadows, radial gradients and rotation. Developers can adjust background sizes and give text amazing stroke effects. However, the tool does not have many flexible options for customizing code. Still, it's an effective auto-generator that can save time.
CSS3 Selectors Test
is a complete test suite that automatically generates various small tests to evaluate whether a browser is compatible with CSS selectors. If it detects a compatibility issue, it marks it. But it doesn't deal well with user-dependent selectors because of technical limitations.
is an exciting CSS3 tool that you can use to generate cool border images by adjusting sliders. Get instant code for the
border-radius property. Select any image and use it to style the background and border of a specified element, and give your design a stunning look.
is a must-bookmark collection of tools. Use XRAY to see the position, margins, padding and many more details of any element. MRI helps you generate the best possible selectors for a particular element. CSS3 Sandbox includes gradients, shadows and CSS transforms. And still others are said to be coming soon.
Xeo CSS
is an interactive tool with a desktop-like experience. It helps developers and beginners design CSS and HTML pages without writing a single line of code. It generates not only CSS3 snippets but classes and ID selectors. Overall, it's a great tool. Register and start designing an extraordinary Web layout.
CSS Corners
Enables you to create rounded corners with gradients to give your design a professional look. The rounded corners code is supported by many browsers. All you need to do is use the controls, along with the little preview feature, and get the code.
CSS3 Playground
Mike Plate (a web and mobile developer) presents an incredible online tool, CSS3 Playground, which facilitates development of a variety of features, including text shadows, transforms and gradient backgrounds. This amazing tool also has a resizing and repositioning option, with color pickers and sliders that can help you style a text box. When the modification is done, the preview with the generated code appears instantly.


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I started modifying games many years ago, when I first made reskins of existing ships and eventually made new ship models myself for the sailing simulator Virtual Sailor. After doing this for a couple of years, I joined the PiratesAhoy! forums and ended up taking over modpack compiling for the Pirates of the Caribbean Build Mod from the notorious Nathan Kell. As such I have contributed to the release of Build 13 Final and am still active in the development for Build 14: New Horizons.
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|Prince Tramennis is in the center bottom of the panel, seen from his right. He has his right arm raised in a speaking gesture. Duke Adam Antium stands slightly behind at his shoulder. The horde of Jetstone and Haggar infantry is visible behind them with two Megalogwiffs at the very back.
|Prince Tramennis: I suppose my primary question is why you would ever deal with Charlie.
|Jillian, keeping on hand on the reins of her mount, reaches back into one of three pouches attached to the rear of her saddle, producing a red apple. Behind her, another megalogwiff rider hovers patiently, and further off, some red radish tents and a gwiffon rider give way to green hills in the distance.
Prince Tramennis: Do you actually trust him?
Queen Jillian Zamussels: Ha!
Queen Jillian Zamussels: No.Queen Jillian Zamussels: Just got a fresh reminder why not to, in fact.
|The scene is set above and behind Jillian mounted on her Megalogwiff in medium range, looking down on her back with Tramennis and Adam Antium below her. Tramennis has both arms raised in a half-shrug gesture. Jillian's Megalogwiff makes up most of the foreground with the infantry group filling the background, as she brings the apple to her mouth for a bite.
Prince Tramennis: Then why deal with a Toolist?
Prince Tramennis: He ultimately intends to subjugate all Royals, does he not?
Sound: chompQueen Jillian Zamussels: Mo.
|Jillian Zamussels and Duncan Scone ride their megalogwiffs above a few radish tents that mark the ground before it becomes a uniform green all the way to the horizon. Jillian holds the bitten apple idly as she speaks. Ansom's head and shoulders protrude from the left flank of Jillian's mount.
Queen Jillian Zamussels: I'm under mongisclosure, mmlp.
Queen Jillian Zamussels: But I can tell you: Charlie's no Toolist.
Queen Jillian Zamussels: He wants to take down Gobwin Knob more than anything.Ansom: Hmf.
|Jillian gestures with the apple as she continues her conversation. Behind her, Duncan turns to his right to order the assembled fliers into the air. Behind him are a few radish tents and gwiffons.
Queen Jillian Zamussels: Ion't even fink Wanga's a Tooist, exackly.
Queen Jillian Zamussels: Liff, Dumcam.Chief Warlord Duncan Scone: All units, lift!
|Jillian's huge megalogwiff flaps its tiny wing frantically as the Faq forces lift off. Tramennis holds out his right hand, palm up, in a gesture of disbelief.
Prince Tramennis: What? How can that be?
Ansom: Yes really at that, I must protest!Queen Jillian Zamussels: Shut up, prisoner.
|Jillian is seen in mid/close-range from the front, left and slightly below. She's holding her apple core in her left hand outstretched towards the viewer. Her mouth is full and she is trying to talk around it.
Jillian Zamussels: Look, Ion't know.
Jillian Zamussels: And I gon't have time to difcuss it, Prinff.Jillian Zamussels: I got what I came for.
|Jillian is seen from her front and left in medium shot. The core of the apple is visible at the center bottom of the panel. She is looking off at the bottom right corner of the panel. Her Megalogwiff takes up most the space with a mounted Gwiffon and tent visible behind.
Jillian Zamussels: My tactical advice is, swat down the rest of that column and pull back to the city.Jillian Zamussels: And my personal advice...
|The scene is from behind Jillian as she leans over the side of her Megalogwiff looking at Tramennis as she apparently rises up into the air. She's holding the apple core in her left hand. The infantry force is immediately behind Tramennis and co. and everyone seems to be looking up at Jillian.
Jillian Zamussels: Is quit listening to your father.
Jillian Zamussels: Every sentence out of his mouth could fill a chamberpot.Jillian Zamussels: Let's ride, Duncan.
|The scene is set above ground level in amongst Jillian's fliers. Several Megalogwiffs and Gwiffons fill the sky. The indistinct mass of Jetstone and Haggar infantry is visible to the lower left. Two tents are visible directly below the fliers. Tramennis and Adam Antium appear to be standing just slightly in front of the rest of the infantry, Jillian's Megalogwiff is in the center of the panel in the air above them. Jillian throws the miniscule apple core off to her left (just over the assembled infantry).
Duncan Scone: All units, move out!
Sound: *toss*Jillian Zamussels: Happy hunting, Prince!
|Adam Antium and Tramennis are seen from behind watching the swarm of Megalogwiffs and Gwiffons disappearing into the distant sky. A Jetstone soldier is visible on their right and a Haggar soldier on the left. Two tents and a number of infantry are visible in front of them.
Adam Antium: Is she... really a queen?
Tramennis: She really is, yes.Adam Antium: Highness, forgive me...
|Tramennis is visible in close-up from behind at the lower right of the panel. Adam Antium is looking at Tramennis wearing a conspiratorial look. Two tents and some Jetstone and Haggar troops are visible are short distance behind them. The closest Jetstone soldier appears to eavesdropping with a concerned look.
Adam Antium: I know you are not an heir, and have little interest in the throne.
Adam Antium: But you are the only Prince of Jetstone remaining.
Adam Antium: If circumstances ever place the crown upon your head, then I hope you will take note of that woman's... behavior.Tramennis: Oh indeed!
|Tramennis is in front close up in the foreground shouting with his left hand next to his mouth at the lower right of the panel; he is seen slightly rotated to his left. Duke Adam Antium is visible behind him, gaping with apparent surprise and concern. His right arm is risen in a futile point making gesture. The background is filled with soldiers.
Tramennis: ...Like to hope I'd be half the queen she is.Tramennis: Attack formations!


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Supplying all your bird's needs!
We are the owners of an awesome E-Bird store (stuff for all birds of all sizes!) and Lovebird Aviary in Cary, NC. Our birds are quite popular because of their temperaments and socialization. Our dear Angel passed away on July 30th, 2007 and we lost our Evee on September 11, 2013. We have retired from breeding but are advocates of fostering and adoption!
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2 weeks old: 5 feedings every 4 hours (8:00am, 12:00pm, 4:00pm, 8:00pm, 12:00am.) Many other breeders only feed 4 times every 4 hours the first week, but we do not want the babies crying for food in the middle of the night. Just like human babies, there are small babies (Pixy!) and there are large babies (her brother Jelly Bean!), so the amount of food is going to vary around 3.5-4.5 cc's. Tamara and I do not say, "Ok baby, you have had 4 ccs, your full!" No, we fill up the babies until their crops resemble a full balloon or when they simply do not want anymore. Feed the babies all at once; competition is your greatest ally. Well-socialization goal: babies should recognize you, have a wonderful feeding response, and have names.
3 weeks old: 4 feedings every 4 hours (8:00am, 12:00pm, 4:00pm, 8:00pm.) Just fill those crops until they look and feel like a full balloon. At 3.5 weeks old, the babies will start to chew on their bedding. This is the time to introduce "big bird" food. Fresh, chewy Avicakes are the perfect introduction to solid food. Avicakes are highly nutritious unlike seed or millet. After babies are fed baby food, place a very small crumb into their mouths. This works great as a birdie pacifier also. We never feed them mashed-up or soft foods for weaning. Starting them on what they will eat as adults is best. After they are eating "big bird" food, we introduce small foot toys and toys they can shred. Well-socialization goal: babies try "big bird" food, recognize your voice, and step-up on your palm to be fed.
4 weeks old: 3 feedings every 6 hours (8:00am, 2:00pm, 8:00pm.) We never drop their feedings to three until we know they are eating the Avicakes on a regular basis. This is the time when we introduce crushed-up Nutri-Berries and a small pellet like Roudybush Crumble. Depending on the size of the baby, they should be receiving around 6 ccs at this point. Once again, feel the crop and if the babies refuse, do not force them to eat. After we feed them baby food, we place them over the solid food bowl. This is the time we introduce a small dish of water also. Well-socialization goal: babies play with toys, eating adult food on a regular basis, and cry out not only for baby food, but for attention also. Some of the older babies at this point have a natural protective instinct of their siblings and territory, so to dilute this trait we lay down on the floor, cuddle, play with them with their toys, and feed them adult food by hand after each feeding. When they have fallen asleep, we place them back into the brooder.
6 weeks old: 1 feeding per day at 6:00pm or 8:00pm (babies can feed from 7-10 ccs at this point.) If we have a large clutch, 4 or more babies, the prodigies will normally wean during this week. Well-socialization goal: babies are filling up on adult food in the morning, babies want to come out of their weaning cage to fly, cuddle, and most importantly play with toys independently on a playground. Babies should never be on a person all the time when they are outside of their cages. They have to learn independent play and have foraging opportunities.
7 weeks old: A baby should wean at anytime now. If they do not cry for their evening feeding, then do not give it to them. At 7 weeks, we introduce cooked foods, fruits, sprouts, and veggies. The babies will see the adults eating the food and will follow their lead. Many breeders and pet stores separate their babies in individual cages so they will not bond with each other. This is one of the worst things they can do for a baby, especially one that has not weaned yet. Birds need that competition of the food bowl, thus learning to eat on their own and whenever food is presented. Lovebirds that also learn to compete for food will naturally compete for your attention also thus making trust issues virtually nonexistent. Well-socialization goal: the babies step-up from inside their cage, and the babies are excited to see you. Babies need a reason to want to come out of their cages such as a playground. That, plus routine, is the key to a well-socialize parrot and not one that is caged bound and only finds security in the confounds of their bars.
8 weeks old: Weaned. If you decide to clip, never clip a bird before they wean or they might not ever see a reason to get off the baby food. This is nature's way: stop begging, get off Momma's fat baby food, and fly! Even though socialization starts as early as two weeks, true socialization actually starts the week babies wean. Too many times we have seen and heard stories of birds that were handfed, but they turned wild. It happens during this week. The babies no longer need you as a source of food, so you need to show them that they still need you for other reasons: love, another source of fun, security, and socialization. During this week, most birds forgot you ever handfed them. All handfeeding does is that it gets a bird use to the presence of humans. So during the week your babies wean, the most important thing any of us can do is to continue a balance of training, positive reinforcement, cuddle time, and independent play. Why is a well-socialized parrot such an important goal? The simple answer is because they will live with people. If a bird is truly trust worthy, affectionate, and socialized, then chances are their humans will see them more than just birds in a cage, but as true family members. Thus, living a full and enrich life in a human household. Well-socialization goal: babies enjoy a great head rub and have first full vet check from an Avian Veterinarian.~Rodney Money True Love Aviary
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Written by one of the owners of this Aviary, it chronicles the story of how Rodney got his love for parrots, how his life was changed, and asks for help to reconnect with his lost friend, George.
"Lovebirds are just the Jack Russell Terriers of the parrot world." ~Tamara
"They are either in play mode or sleepy cuddly mode. You won't really find them in between. Maybe on a few occasions..." ~Rodney
"I never thought I would be a lovebird person. But man, I wouldn't give them up for anything!" ~Rodney
"Lovebirds are addictive." ~Tamara
"Lovebirds are big birds in little bodies." ~Rodney
"True love is telling your spouse they have bird poop on their shoulder." ~Rodney"Birds are like potato chips, you can't stop at one."
This is the handfeeding formula we use. We used to use Exact Handfeeding formula before we were advised by our vet, Dr. Burkett, that Roudybush formula was way better for babies.
Wow, did we sure notice an immediate change in our babies! We, at first, were puzzled why a few babies in the first clutch we switched over were crying in the middle of the night. We were feeding them the same amount of Roudybush that we had with Exact.
In discussing the change further with Dr. Burkett, we discovered that the babies weren't getting enough food! Why was that? Well, the Exact Handfeeding formula did not digest very well and would stay in the crops for a long time (this can create complications alone). The Roudybush formula was actually digesting and the crop emptying faster!
The babies plumage and health has definitely improved since switching to this formula. We highly recommend it!
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During the weaning process we allow our older birds to demonstrate eating, playing, etc.All in all, we are continually discovering new things about raising babies and new ways of weaning them. We are kept on our toes with every clutch!
This is the best scale we have used. It comes with an AC adapter, a perch securely mounted to a platform, a separate removable platform, and weighs in 1 gram increments.
You can find scales that are priced lower; but you will not find one better. Just think, if you bought a postal scale, what would the bird perch on. You would also need to purchase an adapter. This scale is made for the bird person.
You should weigh your bird regularly and keep a log. This way, you can provide important information to your veterinarian, and you may spot health problems earlier.
This is what our log looks like:
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Fast-acting gel to stop bleeding; disinfects, too. More convenient and sanitary than powders, and less expensive! New easy-to-use syringe applicator.
We recommend this product over anything else!!! It doesn't sting or clump up like Kwik Stop. Dr. Burkett recommends this product as well! It is safe and effective!
As always, if you have an emergency situation with bleeding, apply pressure and take to your nearest Avian Vet or Emergency Clinic!
I never realized that there was something missing in my life. I was shocked when I realized it was my lovie, BeBe. You see, I knew when I got married that I was marrying a parrot person. I had never owned a parrot in my life! I was under complete misconceptions about parrots in general. Then, we were approached with a decision to accept one of the smallest parrots into our family. Honestly, I had no idea what I was getting into and the love that I would experience for so small a life.
BeBe was a wedding present to my husband and I. He became part of our family in mid-October 2005. He was about 3 months old, but not yet weaned. The story goes that at the home of the breeders, BeBe had actually died. He got too cold and the man of the house saved BeBe by reviving him. BeBe had been almost weaned at that point, but reverted back to his baby stages and wouldn't get out of them until he was almost 6 months old.
Some people would call BeBe spoiled. I would merit saying, instead, that he is extremely spoiled, well, and extremely loved. We consider him our child, so, in essence, we are normal parents in wanting to give BeBe the best life. People noticed a difference in him right away. Suddenly, we were breaking the bad rap that lovebirds had gotten. The exposure of sweet, loving, playful lovebirds was coming out through our very own baby.
BeBe has always had the most awesome toys. His cage is a plethora of stimulation. However, he remains outside of his cage most of the time. He loves his Penn-Plax playground and Hide-N-Peek Ball especially. Some people might call us extravagant in how we spoil our birds. I just call it a good investment into a long and happy life with them.
People are impressed with BeBe. Though he is small in size, he still stands out in a crowd of other birds. He knows a number of tricks and also how to get into trouble! He prefers to eat off of our plate and go down our shirts. That doesn't quite work out when we have guests. In one instance, we had a couple over that we were friends with. I was called to rescue BeBe when he went down the shirt of the female guest!
He loves to give kisses. I suspect that if given the chance, he would just kiss me all day. If I ask him if he loves me, he makes a kissing noise at me. Sometimes you will catch him kissing every person he visits when we take him out. Another way he shows his affection for us is by regurgitating on us. Most of the time, it is him going through the motions rather than really anything coming up.
He loves to play "Where's BeBe?" which is basically a version of Peek-a-boo. He has a great, unique call when he comes out and I say, "There's BeBe!" It was that call that helped reunite us when he accidentally flew out the door.
After his first molt, we decided to let him keep his flight feathers for a little while. That was until I frightened him when I was putting a box outside my front door. Never in my life, have I been so upset and scared. He took off out and around our apartment building out of my sight. I dashed down the stairs and started calling his name in hysterics. Then I heard the most beautiful sound. He called back to me. Soon, BeBe was back in my arms. I truly didn't realize how much I loved him until I almost lost him. Needless, to say, I was truly blessed to have him back as many people are not so fortunate.
BeBe loves to snuggle. He loves doing his tricks. One of the funniest antics he has is when he imitates a helicopter. He makes the chopping sound and moves around in circles. He also likes to imitate a circus elephant by trying to balance himself on a ball. He loves to play fetch, of course, as we "fetch" and he throws. We've been working on one trick for a year now, and I finally think he's got it down. I ask him if he has fleas, and he pulls his little agile leg over his wing and scratches his head. Of course, his favorite rewards are verbal praise and head rubs!
We decided recently to share our little blessing by raising lovebirds with a similar demeanor. BeBe's true quality comes out in how he is an example to the new babies. He pays attention to them and cares about them, even so much as to try and regurgitate to them. Many of our new babies have weaned faster by watching BeBe and his actions. He cares so much for other birds that he sometimes risks his own life to visit with birds much bigger than him! We all know, however, that lovebirds are big birds in little bodies anyways.
Most of all, BeBe has taught me how to love deeper and be more patient. We are his flock, his family, his mate. He has given me a new reason to get up early every morning, to play more, and has taught me how to be a better person. I think it is all in learning to love and care for the smallest of deliveries into our lives.


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Monday, October 11, 2010
Minnesota Wild Home Opener October 14th
This Thursday, the Minnesota Wild will have their home opener against the Edmonton Oilers. the Oilers are 2-0 with wins against the Calgary Flames and Florida Panthers. The Xcel Energy Center is not expected to continue to sellout streak that many Minnesota Wild fans are used to, but that doesn't mean the Minnesota Wild will quit. The team must rely on sound defense, depth, and timely scoring. For any Minnesota Wild tickets, check out Ticket King!
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Cisco Announces Cisco Unified Communications (UC) Release 9.0
In my previous blog post, I shared important feedback Cisco has received from our customers (users, IT managers and Cx0s) around their specific needs for collaboration and unified communications solutions.
Influenced by what we've been hearing, today Cisco announced Cisco UC Release 9.0. This release helps address our customers' needs and reinforces Cisco Unified Communication's role as the core foundation for communications and collaboration.
Why are we excited? It delivers! Whether it's voice, video, messaging, web conferencing, mobility, or security— it's all about more flexibility, bridging systems together, and protecting our customers' investments.
Flexibility is about having your communications and collaboration applications and devices – voice, video, instant messaging, unified messaging, desk and mobile phones, personal computers, tablets – fit your business. We recognized the need for more user-centric licensing and management, so this release offers people tools to match the way they work. For end users, we deliver a consistent experience whether in the office or on the road, along with enhanced mobility given our advancements towards bringing unified communications features to any mobile device.
Bridging systems is about interoperating with other networks, PBXs, devices, systems, and service providers. Customers want pervasive video. Cisco UC Release 9.0 expands video endpoint support, optimizes video call quality, and extends reachability through "dial by email." Customers also ask to reach more users and systems. We answer by integrating IM and Presence with unified communication services to allow a common way to manage all services; and with our new Cisco Extend and Connect that works with Cisco Jabber to interoperate with 3rd party, non-Cisco devices.
Investment protection is about working with what you have, perhaps even re-using or re-purposing existing capabilities or systems in an efficient way. We understand our customers value ease of use and having a proven infrastructure that will scale with your organization. With this release, there are new built-in assisted service capabilities including native queuing to automate how calls are distributed, and one button to record for smarter endpoint interaction. Administration is also simplified to focus on tasks and users, not devices.
Be among the first to learn about and see new innovations in Cisco's core collaboration and communication platform. Please join me and other Cisco leaders on June 26 from 9-9:30 a.m. Pacific time for the Cisco Unified Communications Release 9.0 Announcements Webcast. Learn more and register now.
I look forward to us staying engaged and continuing to together drive how your business collaborates.
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I've been on a tear of late to eliminate or minimize standby loads. This arises from data revealing that during spring and fall, when HVAC use is minimal, standby loads comprise 25%, 5 kwh / day of our home's total usage.
5 kwh / day exceeds the total usage of our entire kitchen - fridge, chest freezer, range, dishwasher, etc.
At national average electric rates of $0.11 / kwh, each Watt of standby usage works out to a buck a year, so the sneaky little loads add up fast.
An early victory came in the form of learning that the starting battery trickle charger on our standby genny consumes 30-35 Watts. A $40, 10 Watt PV panel from Amazon has allowed me to kill that load while still maintaining the genny's cranking battery.
We have 3 garage door openers, specifically Overhead Door Phantoms. They are quiet and have been relatively trouble-free. Imagine my shock at learning each uses 14.5 Watts while sitting and doing nothing.
Doing the math, the three (aptly named) Phantoms have cost us $200 in standby power since we built the house in early 2008.
Thoughts, anyone?
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Hi Curt,
I would be tempted to contact the mfg. Computer mfg used to waste a ton of energy in the standby mode until pushed to make improvements. I would assume their remote control box is the culprit.
One thought would be a fourth control, a master, that would operate with a much lower standby load and would essentially power up the other three. Hit your new master and then all three openers are active as normal. After a period of time with no use, they master would power down all three units until needed. It would provide a little extra safety as someone with your remote control codes would no longer have access to your doors, no power.
Come to find out, the Phantom model is discontinued.
I hoped to try retrofitting a more efficient low voltage transformer perhaps, but these beasts have 180 VA 12 VAC transformers...no easy match. The transformers are physically huge, bigger than the motors themselves, and, naturally, run warm. Keeping all that iron warm no doubt causes the inordinate standby load.
My guess is that the mfg would happily offer newer models, but no discount. I may try them, but I'm not optimistic. I have zero faith in large corporations acting ethically.
A second remote would be complex and unpopular with my spouse. Whatever solution I come up with needs to be transparent to her. Frankly, I wouldn't want any extra hassle there either.
I think I'm SOL until these things die of natural causes.
Maybe there is hope for an out-of-box solution...according to an online manual, these units' motors are DC - the big transformers are coupled with rectifiers to produce 12 VDC.
That circumstance may lend itself to another PV / battery solution.
I'm not sure the "ethical" reference is fair. That is akin to expecting GE to discount a new efficient refrigerator because your model designed in the late '90's did not foresee the EE movement.
The Phantom does have a DC motor, that is in part why it's quiet and why there is such a big transformer. But, like all operators, the Phantom has photo-cells at the base of the door to provide federally mandated safety standards. Additionally, the wall switch is constantly on; as I recall, it monitors the unit, and yes the radio receiver must be on the alert for a signal to operate.
The wall switch has a "vacation switch" on the top that cuts off radio operation. I don't think it shuts down the entire unit, but you may want to test it to see how much is saved.
One note, albeit minor. The operator has 2- 100 watt bulbs that operate for about 5 minutes per operation.
Some additional items to know about garage door operators. Although there are many manufacturers & brands, the overwhelming majority are made by two companies.
Overhead Door Corporation owns Genie. As far as I know, they are the only two brands you will see from this manufacturer. Remote controls and other parts are often interchangeable as long as you are within the model, and know what to look for. Remotes & keypads are especially widely interchangeable.
The Chamberlain Group sells under it's own name, but does a great deal of private label work. Primarily Sears/Craftsman, Liftmaster, Wayne Dalton, and others. These, too are interchangeable among many brands & models.
Many homeowners use their garage door as an entrance to their home-and a surprising number actually forget that they have a key to their front door hanging from the ignition. ( I know first hand from panicked phone calls.)
Chamberlain made a big step a few years ago that was ahead of ODC. They came out with a battery backup unit for power outages. This in particular may be another thing to look for in terms of vampire loads-it's a double whammy; the trickle charge of a generator, and the opener itself. The backup unit will be separate from the operator.
Interesting info - thank you for compiling and sharing it.
I stand by my remarks on corporate ethics. I'm not big on overly intrusive government, but it seems that unless and until Energy Star shines a light on a class of appliances, they merrily go about their energy-hogging ways while the typical consumer is oblivious. Worse, some "game" the tests...look at the LG fridge door heater flap.
I'm certainly not looking for a handout, but I do question the ethics of selling models with such high standby loads to unwitting consumers. We bought these things in 2008, not 1968, so I disdain the argument that energy efficiency didn't matter at the time of purchase.
We did our best to select high efficiency products for the house, and Overhead Door has (had, in my mind, anyway) a good reputation. This one snuck past me, and I'm displeased.
I expect garage door openers to have a certain standby load for the reasons you cite. In fact I found standby power test data from Lawrence Berkeley National Lab:
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LBL has data from 34 units averaging 4.48 Watts in the "ready" mode, minimum 1.8, maximum 7.3. (Apparently, Phantoms escaped testing, since my measurements have them at 2x the LBL max)
As to the drive unit lights, I have long since retrofitted the unit's incandescent bulbs with CFL. None have failed, despite vibration.
If Phantoms are truly all 12 VDC downstream of the lights, then it should be possible to power all 3 of mine with a single AGM battery coupled to either a 5 Watt or so trickle charger or small PV panel. That upgrade would confer the additional benefit of operating during a power outage.
In my particular case, the garage door opener is plugged into the overhead light. WHen i turn off the power to the light at the light switch, the garage door opener will not operate until the light switch is turned back on. Could you set your system up to operate on a switch?
I guess they don't call those garage door openers "Phantoms" for nothing ;)
Interesting post. I recently bought a Sears opener with battery back up and wifi access. The "assurelink" has it's own inverter and a green and a blue LED running 24/7.
Sigh, I don't even want to put the "kill-a-watt" to that, much less the opener.
Thanks for the heads up on the garage door opener phantom load, Curt - I never thought of that one.
I just measured one of my Python 2 garage door openers (made by Overhead Door) and it uses 4.6 to 4.8 watts on standby (measured with my Kill-a-Watt meter). Assuming the other opener is about the same, that accounts for almost 10 watts of standby from the garage doors.
Another big one is my Verizon FIOS box with battery backup: there is a constant 15 watt draw there. If you disconnect the battery, you end up with 7.5 watts. No great loss there since, despite Verizon's claims of an 8 hour battery life, mine never worked for more than about 1/2 hour, even when it was brand new. And don't bother trying to get anywhere with Verizon - they are much too clueless to care about this stuff (don't get me started on their horrendous website!).
One more surprising user was my gas stove (Kenmore, approx 10-12 yrs old): approximately 12 watts normally but only 9 watts when the burners are locked out (apparently the solenoid that hold the gas valve open uses 3 watts).
I had checked most of my electronic equipment - stereo, TV, VCR, DVD player and computer - and those that were over 2-3 watts have been put on power strips.
My garage door openers connect to receptacles hard wired to the electric panel - no switch
If I installed a switch that would eliminate the standby load, but I'd be in deep trouble with my wife who expects the garage door to open upon command as she rolls up to it.
Our TV is well-behaved as to standby load, but I'll admit I haven't checked the internet gear...it would be way too much hassle to turn it off and on as folks come and go.
My personal and company strategy is to devise ways to save energy WITHOUT lifestyle changes / sacrifices, so as with everything else, I'll need a work-around transparent to users.
It's our lifestyle which is destroying the planet. If we don't drastically reduce our material standard of living, then there will be nothing for our grandchildren but hopes and wishes (and contempt for their forbears).
I agree with you, Robert.
But shaming people - even when it is probably deserved - rarely works, unless it is done by religion - then it seems to work too well!
I try a shame/encouragement strategy as follows: My grandparents lived through the Great Depression and my parents lived through World War II, when real sacrifices were asked of people and everyone chipped in. I end with the observation that today we have so many more creature comforts and conveniences -not to mention medical advances and other amazing things -that the Greatest Generation could never dream of - and yet they died for us to protect our freedom. Their sacrifice demands the we recognize that with freedom come responsibility, including not being overly-indulgent.
What would they think if they saw us today?
Not particularly well written - but you get the point.
[Aside: has anyone seen the WWII poster encouraging gasoline conservation with a silhouette of Hitler in the passenger's seat of a car next to the driver and the caption "When you ride alone, you ride with Hitler"? Check it out here:
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Visitors are being given a helping hand to root out the very best of Cumbria's vibrant autumn leaves thanks to an online guide launched by the Forestry Commission.
The website – www.forestry.gov.uk/nweautumn – will record the changing colours of the leaves so people can visit the woodlands in all their blazing glory.
A team of woodland experts are already on red alert in the forests to find the hottest autumn spots across the county. They will chart the changing shades of the autumn foliage from green to golden until the end of November.
The leaf-watch campaign is designed to help people savour one of nature's most spectacular displays in some of Cumbria's most beautiful woodlands including Grizedale, Whinlatter, Ennerdale and Miterdale. It also features hidden gems such as Giggle Alley near Eskdale Green.
Forester Gareth Browning says:
"Cumbria is one of the finest places in the UK to see the autumn colours. We'll be rating the shade of the leaves to show people exactly when and where they can see the trees at their most stunning.
"Thanks to the rather damp summer, this year promises to be a particularly good one for leaf watchers. I'd advise people to keep checking the website as the best is yet to come."
To celebrate the start of the autumn colours, the cafes at the Grizedale and Whinlatter Visitor Centre's are also introducing a new range of seasonal recipes on their menus.
The Café in the Forest at Grizedale will be serving home made seasonal foods such as Apple and Parsnip soup, Cumberland Sausage and Blackberry and Apple pie made from fruit collected in the Grizedale Valley.
Siskins Cafe at Whinlatter Forest will be serving treats such as hot chocolate, seasonal soups, apple cake and parsnip cake.
Wherever they decide to go, visitors are encouraged to bring their cameras to capture the beautiful autumnal scenes. There is also a wealth of activities to enjoy from woodland strolls to high energy mountain biking adventures.
Thanks to a disappointing summer and the recent sunshine, the trees have been able to store a lot of food. When temperatures start to fall and the trees shut down for winter, the food, stored as sugars and starches in the leaves bring on the vibrant colours.
The Forestry Commission website also includes information about why leaves change colour in autumn.
Some of the best woodland venues in Cumbria to go and spot the autumn displays are:
Grizedale Forest, near Hawkshead, Ambleside
In the heart of the Lake District, this forest park takes on a new life with the changing colours of the leaves, especially in the centre of the valley surrounded by oak woodland. The nearby fells also look superb in autumn and can be viewed from a number of high points within the Forest.
Grizedale Forest recently featured as one of the UK's 30 best places for autumn colours on Times Online.
Whinlatter Forest, near Keswick
Look out for larches and broadleaf trees which burst into technicolour each autumn. England's only mountain forest offers amazing views across the northern Lake District fells. For added adventure, the Altura Trail puts altitude into mountain biking with a great single track trail which rises to 500m (1600ft) above Keswick and the northern lakes.
This wild valley is another spectacular place to visit in autumn. The contrast between the golden colours of the larches, beech and oaks along the lakeshore with the evergreen of the spruce trees is magnificent. The heather, bracken and bilberry also add new vibrant colours to the mountains above the forest.
Buster and Charlie visited the Ennerdale area to take a look for themselves. They have written about their visit on the blog – ablogfrommydog.com
Miterdale valley, near Eskdale
In autumn this oak and birch woodland in the Western Lake District is a joy to walk through. You can soak up the colours of the season as the forest and fells shed their summer dust in preparation for winter.
Giggle Alley, Eskdale Green
Hidden at the heart of this wood are the remains of a Japanese Garden which lay neglected for years until the Forestry Commission and local volunteers dug into save it. The highlight of autumn here are the maples which produce masses of fiery red leaves. In addition to the garden the woodland is a great place for a short family walk where children can enjoy playing hide and seek. The garden is close to the car park in Eskdale Green.
For more information about the Forestry Commission in Cumbria and other parts of North West England, log on to its website www.forestry.gov.uk/northwestengland & www.forestry.gov.uk/nweautumn


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From: Inward letters - Surnames, Maclean / McLean, Reference Number MS-Papers-0032-0433 (35 digitised items). Correspondents:John McLean, Otago, 1860-1876 (23 letters); John Maclean (Driver, Maclean & Co, Dunedin), 1867 & 1872 (2 letters); James Maclean (late of Crosspoll), London, 1864 (1 letter); Mrs Mary Brough, 1866 (1 letter); John Maclean, Cornwall & London, 1868 & 1873 (2 letters); Lachlin McLean, Greenhill, [Tyree], 1865 (1 letter); M McLean, `Lady Clarke' (ship), 1850 (1 letter); M McLean, Clutha, 1853 (1 letter); Sarah McLean, Montgomery Villa, Collingwood, 1862 (1 letter); Sarah McLean, Melbourne, 1871 (1 letter); Thomas McLean, Fort William, 1867 (1 letter)
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HTML5 developer appMobi has this week announced version 1.0 of its jqMobi open source HTML5 mobile app framework. Originally conceived as a means of addressing what appMobi calls the "poor cross-platform performance" of JavaScript frameworks on iOS and Android, jqMobi now aims to speed the development of HTML5-based mobile apps that are deployed as web apps or as hybrid iOS and Android apps created using appMobi or PhoneGap/Cordova.
Note: PhoneGap (also known as Apache Cordova) is an HTML5 app platform that allows developers to author native applications with web technologies and get access to APIs and app stores. Originated (via an acquisition) by Adobe, PhoneGap exists for mobile application development using JavaScript, HTML5, and CSS3.
The jqMobi HTML5 mobile framework includes three functional libraries:
- jqMobi — a query selector library with jQuery-compatible syntax
- jqUI — a touch-based user interface library for WebKit browsers that handles headers, footers, transitions, scrolling lists, transitions, forms, carousels, and Android bug fixes
- jqPlugins — a jQuery-compatible plugin manager for WebKit browsers
With bug fixes and tablet enhancements that have been contributed by the open source community, jqMobi has progressed from having only 30 API functions and basic event support at the time of launch, to now sporting over 60 API calls. There is also now expanded event support and query selector compatibility, along with six color themes to choose from and vector-based iconography.
"Today jqMobi has been rapidly embraced by the mobile HTML5 development community, with over 10,000 downloads, 80 'forks', and over 500 watchers on its GitHub repository. While most JavaScript app frameworks deliver a good user experience on iOS devices, many have difficulties with the highly fragmented Android platform. jqMobi offers developers a solid framework that delivers equivalent user experiences on iOS and Android platforms," said the company.
In terms of numbers, the Android platform dominates the mobile industry, with an estimated 850,000 new devices being authorized per day.


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It's 2 am and I can't sleep. So this is a rant.
Almost every fantasy rpg, including most MMOs has this retarded mechanic: you character must have a certain skill to hit an opponent, before the opponent gets a chance to dodge or parry the attack. WTF? Have you ever been in a fight? Unless you are smashed drunk, what are the chances that you will aim your fist at the other guys face and ... miss it? I don't mean the other guy getting out of the way or stopping you, or hitting you back, no. Just miss.
Yet every damn MMO has this. WoW is especially guilty. My epic hero has to resort to magic enhancements just to be able to NOT MISS A HUGE DRAGON RIGHT IN FRONT OF HIM?! Furthermore, without magic items, my chance to miss him would be higher then a chance of him dodging or parrying my strike. I can understand missing a target with a shot or an arrow, but with a sword - it's just /facepalm.


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Nashville, Tenn. - The Tennessee State men's basketball team won its third straight game in row with a 76-66 victory over the Drexel Dragons.
Kellen Thornton had a game high 20 points on 9-of-16 shooting, and Tennessee State had at least five players in double-figures for the first time all season.
TSU got 26 points from its bench including 15 by Jordan Cyphers and 11 by Michael Green.
Tennessee State won the tip, and both teams got off a quick start shooting the ball. TSU nailed four of its first six shots-including two threes from Robert Covington- but Drexel was just a tad better at 5-for-7. The small difference in shooting percentage led to a small difference on the scoreboard, as the Tigers trailed 10-11 during the game's first six minutes.
Early in the game, the Tigers seemed content to feed the ball into the low-post on offense, and Thornton benefitted by racking up eight points on half of the Tigers' first 16 total shots.
Thornton ended the half with 13 points on 6-of-11 shooting.
Even with TSU's strong play in the post, the Dragons hung around by outrebounding Tennessee State 20-11 during the opening stanza.
With the score tied at 27, Deshawn Dockery nailed a jumper as the shot clock expired and Green added a fast-break two-handed dunk to give the Tigers and narrow four-point lead with 2:28 left to play in the period.
TSU executed an impressive display of the running the whole court when Drexel missed a shot with 51 seconds to play in the first half. Green started the break by getting a rebound. He then passed the ball off to Cyphers who found Thornton with a no-look pass. Thornton converted the layup, was fouled and made the ensuing free-throw to give TSU a 36-28 lead.
The Dragons had a tip-in on following possession, but the Tigers still led at the break, 36-30.
TSU had just two turnovers and the Tigers received 11 points from its bench during the game's first 20 minutes. Green (7) and Cyphers (4) accounted for all of Tennessee State's first half bench points.
Drexel started the second half on a 7-2 run, cutting the TSU lead to one and prompting the Tigers to burn their first timeout of the game.
Following the stoppage in play, Thornton canned an elbow jumper and drained a foul shot for an old-fashioned three-point play. The play put TSU up 41-37.
The Dragons came right back with a 7-0 run that was finally ended by a Covington jumper at the 12:20 mark.
Covington finished the game with 17 points, shooting 2-of-4 from three-point land. He also led the Tigers with seven boards.
The teams traded blows for the next eight minutes, with neither side gaining more than a one-possession lead. TSU finally broke the streak with four minutes to go in the game when Cyphers hit a layup and was fouled. He missed the shot at the charity stripe, but Green was there to clean up the miss to give the Tigers a 61-57 advantage.
Cyphers drained a three with 2:50 to go, and Covington threw down a dunk with a little over a minute to play, allowing TSU to hang on and vanquish the Dragons, 76-66.
TSU shot 50 percent (26-52) from the field and held the Dragons to just 38.8 percent (26-67).
Hear Cyphers's and Green's thoughts on the win below:
TSU will next play at Missouri on Dec. 8 at 2 p.m. Fans can watch the game at ESPN3.com.
--TSU Tigers--


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nanoHUB.org update (e-newsletter)
1. We need to make the latest edition of the weekly e-newsletter visible as a link from the homepage — we could create a slider that links to the current edition. If this is the best approach for now, please let me know the size/format/file requirements for the slider, and I will create one for this purpose.
2. We need to create an archive of all of the editions, such as one page with the headline of the top story and the release date of each one, linked to the full content. What is the best way to do this? I can manually create and update this, but I need to know where the editions will all live, in an enduring location, so that I can link to them correctly. Please advise?


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The question:
Choose a political or social issue that is of importance to you and that you believe is of pressing concern. (This issue may be, but need not necessarily be, related to the topic of the seminar you wish to attend.) In 500 words or less, discuss why this issue is significant to those it affects and to the larger community or the world. What is the best way, in your view, to address this issue?
My answer:
One of the most important social issues today is that we can't stop this silly talk about issues. This is rooted in a deeply impoverished view of human beings, political discourse, and the world in general. This view leads us to think in terms of "issues" rather than in terms of larger frameworks that provide reasons for thinking the way we do on particular matters. People will yell all day back and forth about their opinions about particular policy preferences, but it seems no one wants to have a calm discussion in which people give reasons for actual truth claims. It is extremely amusing and mildly disturbing to me that the one thing that most voters want to know about a candidate is "where he stands on the issues." Far too few people bother to ask why a candidate stands where he does on the issues. The problem is that we just want someone who shares our policy preferences. We don't want someone who can justify policy preferences.
The cause of this is simple: we've bought the great lie of the modern world: that I know what's best for me and that's what matters. We've stopped giving reasons. Our political science has reduced the concept of reason to a matter of getting what one wants. This is a sickly, impoverished view of human reason. We've abandoned the concept of the Good for the concepts of good which each individual has for himself. The human mind has become to us nothing more than a machine that we use to get what we want. There is no Truth to be discovered, no Good to be found and pursued. And without Truth and Good how do we deal with our conflicting aims, our incompatible conceptions of good? Ironically enough, we shove our conception of the good down one anothers' throats. This shoving of preferences down throats is what we've made democracy. Democracy has become nothing more than people yelling "I like this, you should too," and like a high school pep rally, whoever yells loudest wins.
How do we fix this? It's simple but it's not easy: we have to start having actual rational discourse. We have to start asking what is really Good, rather than what I like. We can't keep yelling and we can't give up. Many people seem to have decided that since moral discourse has become a yelling match, that's all it will ever be. But we must talk about what is true and good and real. And the only way we can do that is if we stop shoving preferences down one another's throats, both in the manner in which we discuss and in the policies which we pursue. The great irony is that if we ever stop bickering about preferences, and start talking about truth, we are much more likely to get a government which allows us to freely pursue our preferences. Wouldn't it be beautiful if we could stop pointing the guns of the government to enforce mere preference, and start using the power of our minds to pursue truth?


text: Hi, Am 12.02.2010 um 09:51 schrieb Kilian CAVALOTTI: > On Fri, Feb 12, 2010 at 9:06 AM, Rahul Nabar <rpnabar at gmail.com> > wrote: >> On Fri, Feb 12, 2010 at 1:41 AM, Rahul Nabar <rpnabar at gmail.com> >> wrote: >>> I came across this very interesting thread on a related mailing >>> list >>> that I thought would be quite relevant to those of us using Dell >>> hardware. Apparently Dell has started hardware-blocking hard-drives >>> that are not "Dell certified". > > http://www.channelregister.co.uk/2010/02/10/ > dell_perc_11th_gen_qualified_hdds_only/ are they just blocking non-qualified drives, but you could still install qualified ones bought not from Dell? And: will their qualified ones work on other controllers? This sounds like ProStor prevents usage of other disks in RDX drives' cartridges (AFAIK they are doing this by ATA passwords*), and you are limited to their cartridges. And in emergency case you can't use the disks with other controllers due to this. -- Reuti * http://www.heise.de/foren/S-Re-Erfahrungen-Tandberg-RDX-QuikStor/ forum-7273/msg-16513128/read/ > Cheers, > -- > Kilian > > _______________________________________________ > Beowulf mailing list, Beowulf at beowulf.org sponsored by Penguin > Computing > To change your subscription (digest mode or unsubscribe) visit > http://www.beowulf.org/mailman/listinfo/beowulf


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