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CARSON CITY – Democratic state Senate candidate Kelli Ross said today that she is the "union" candidate in the District 18 race in Las Vegas, while Republican Scott Hammond said he will listen to but not vote in lockstep with labor in the Legislature.
The two candidates in the newly created Senate seat in northwest Las Vegas debated on Jon Ralston's Face to Face television program. The Senate contest is one of five viewed by both parties as critical to controlling the 21-member house in the 2013 legislative session.
Democrats now have an 11-10 edge in the Senate.
During the debate, Hammond, currently a member of the Assembly, said he would seek to reform Nevada's prevailing wage law so that public construction projects could be built more cost effectively and generate more jobs. Paying less would stretch public construction dollars further, he said.
He pointed to the Phoenix, Ariz., area, where prevailing wage rates are $14 an hour compared to $42 an hour in Nevada.
"I think we need to reform that, look at putting it back on to something that is the standard market, and I think we're going to see significant savings there," Hammond said.
Ross said she would oppose any move to reduce the prevailing wage, a wage set for construction workers hired for state and local government projects. The prevailing wage guarantees a qualified workforce, she said.
"Not only would it not save money it would even hurt the middle class that much more," Ross said. "When you're paying a prevailing wage you're guaranteeing that you're going to get a job done, get a job done on time and get the job done right."
State law requires the state Labor Commissioner to survey contractors who have performed construction work during the past year in order to determine the prevailing wage rates. Prevailing wage rates are required to be paid on all Nevada public works construction projects such as schools, libraries, roads and government buildings costing more than $100,000.
Ross acknowledged that most of her endorsements are labor groups, and she said there is not a labor position she is aware of that she would oppose in the Legislature.
"Yeah, I am the union candidate," she said. "But I'm also the candidate that is there for the people. I am born and raised in Nevada. These people know that I'm going to do what is right for them, and what is going to bring our middle class up to the standards that it should be."
Hammond said he will listen and try to respond to union concerns.
"But I'm not going to be beholden to the union organizations," he said.
The debate also delved into the issue of taxes, and Hammond's support for extending a package of sunsetting taxes supported by GOP Gov. Brian Sandoval in the 2011 session. Hammond said he has not yet decided whether to support extending the sunsets in the next two-year budget as proposed by Sandoval to avoid further cuts to education.
Hammond said the tax extension in 2011 also resulted in the complete elimination of the state business tax for small Nevada employers.
"The reason why I haven't made up my mind is because I still want to see what the Economic Forum is going to tell us in the next couple of months," he said.
The forum estimates the tax revenues that will be collected by the state for the next two-year budget.
Ross said she supports the tax extension, but called it just another Band-Aid that does not solve the state's long term revenue issues.
In a discussion of education concerns, Ross said the current public funding formula shortchanges Clark County at the expense of rural and Northern Nevada. It needs to be changed so Clark County taxpayer money stays in the south, she said.
An interim legislative committee recently endorsed revisions to the public education funding formula to compensate for such issues as poverty and non-English speaking students, factors found more often in Clark County than elsewhere in the state.
Hammond said the formula can be reviewed, but giving parents more choice in where their children attend school, including expanding charter schools, will improve student achievement.
Senate District 18 has a Republican advantage, with 39.9 percent of the voters registered GOP compared to 37.6 percent for Democrats as of the end of August.
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April 2007
Synergy in Soil
Researchers look to the soil to deal with rising CO2 levels
Three researchers at Pacific Northwest and Argonne National Laboratories have made a significant step in describing the complex interactions involved in using soil to store carbon, an important player in global climate change. As atmospheric carbon dioxide levels rise, short- and long-term solutions are needed to store carbon removed from the air. Soil provides an abundant, readily available storage option—one designed by nature to hold carbon removed from air by plant photosynthesis.
"Creating short-term solutions, for say the next 50 to 75 years, is critical to buy the world time to come up with greener energy sources and better ways to sequester carbon," said Vanessa Bailey, the team's microbiologist at PNNL.
Bringing together expertise and resources in soil physics, microbiology and chemistry, the researchers described the two major mechanisms they believe control the turnover of carbon in soil. By manipulating these mechanisms, the retention of carbon by soil can increase.
The first mechanism involves chemical alteration driven by the types of minerals present and by the diverse and abundant microbial community, which both stabilizes and releases carbon. Many fungi consume carbon in the soil, converting it into a more stable form; however, a portion of the consumed carbon is unavoidably respired as carbon dioxide to the atmosphere. While bacteria also contribute to carbon stabilization, they tend to use carbon less efficiently than fungi and to produce residues that are more readily degraded.
Researchers recently made a significant step in in describing the complex interactions involved in using soil to store carbon, an important player in global climate change. Soil provides an abundant, readily available storage option—one designed by nature to hold carbon removed from air by plant photosynthesis.
The second mechanism involves the physical properties of the soil itself. Soil structure, the arrangement of soil particles and the pore spaces between them, helps determine if a soil will hold carbon for decades or release it quickly. When present in certain types of soil pores, the carbon can be protected from microorganisms, oxygen, and other factors that could cause it to be released.
"We were able to clearly identify these mechanisms because we looked at the soil from a variety of scientific perspectives," said Jim Amonette, the team's soil chemist also at PNNL.
To increase the persistence of carbon in soil, the research team provided several recommendations. Encouraging the fungal community and increasing carbon inputs from roots by minimizing tillage and planting perennial crops enhances soil structure and increases carbon storage times. Managing water is also important. Cycling between moist and dry conditions, and avoiding long periods at either extreme, promotes chemical transformations to more recalcitrant forms of carbon.
This research is part of the U.S. Department of Energy Consortium for Research on Enhancing Carbon Sequestration in Terrestrial Ecosystems (CSiTE) which also includes researchers at Oak Ridge National Laboratory.
In the near future, these researchers plan to develop methods to screen soils for carbon sequestration potential based on their microbial communities. On the horizon, researchers are looking at amending soil with highly persistent "biochar" that is produced when biomass is burned under low-oxygen conditions to release energy. This revolutionary approach may offer a long-term soil-based solution to the global climate change problem.
Collaborators: Argonne National Laboratory, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Joint Global Change Research Institute
Funding agency: U.S. Department of Energy, Office of Science, Office of Biological and Environmental Research
Citation: Jastrow JD, JE Amonette, and VL Bailey. 2007. "Mechanisms controlling soil carbon turnover and their potential application for enhancing carbon sequestration." Climatic Change 80(1-2):5-23.

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Governor Dennis Daugaard Signs Scholarship Bill to Recruit Teachers
PIERRE - South Dakota Gov. Dennis Daugaard has signed a measure that creates a college scholarship program aimed at recruiting new teachers into critically needed fields.
College students who agree to teach in critical areas for five years after graduation could compete for scholarships. Those scholarships would help cover tuition and fees for up to two years of college.
A new state board would decide which teaching fields are critically needed. The board also would decide which students get scholarships.
The program will be started by putting $1.5 million into a trust fund. Interest earnings from the trust fund will be used to finance the scholarships.
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It'll test your patience at times, but that certainly doesn't mean Jennifer Baichwal's Manufactured Landscapes (2006) isn't worth your time and attention. This slow-burning documentary combines striking images by Canadian photographer Edward Burtynsky with footage shot at the original locations, creating what some might call a "moving exhibition". This series of photographs includes landscapes and people directly affected by industry---and though the initial idea came to Burtynsky in Pennsylvania over 20 years ago, it flourished more recently in enormous Chinese factories like the one above.
The latter environment sets the tone for Manufactured Landscapes; during the opening sequence, a camera pans across the massive factory floor for roughly eight minutes. The scope of the workers' production is fully realized but never explained in detail; more than anything else, it simply shows consumers how their consumables are made. Workers are lined up like cattle outside, disciplined by supervisors for letting faulty products slip through the cracks. Scavengers extract valuable metal fragments from discarded computer parts. A young woman assembles an electrical accessory at blistering speed, happily reporting that she'll make hundreds more in a standard work day.
It's not always the driving message, but Manufactured Landscapes reminds us that our actions directly influence the planet. Perhaps the best example of this is during the construction of China's Three Gorges Dam, a massive structure that required millions of citizens to move their homes; during the initial release of water, Earth's rotation was momentarily affected. Luckily, these points are driven home without heavy-handed scare tactics and overt preachiness: the documentary is nearly dialogue-free, save for select comments from Burtynsky and several of the Chinese locals.
Those relatively new to the genre may find that Manufactured Landscapes drags in several areas; all things considered, it does an exemplary job of presentation mundane subject matter in an effective manner. The on-location landscapes and stunning photographs have been mixed together with great care, often focusing on subjects and pulling back to reveal the environment that looms heavily over them. It's truly a unique experience---and though it may not be as effective during repeat viewings, Manufactured Landscapes is certainly worth wading through at least once.
Presented on DVD by Mongrel Media, Baichwal's film remains visually impressive on the small screen. The technical presentation is especially noteworthy, though the included bonus features truly make this a well-rounded disc.
Presented in its original 1.78:1 aspect ratio and 16x9 enhanced, it's no surprise that Manufactured Landscapes looks terrific from start to finish. Compositions are carefully composed, the color palette is striking and black levels are generally solid. Only a few of the darker sequences suffer from mild grain, but the film's atmosphere is properly maintained and should impress first-time viewers. No major digital problems were on display, rounding out the visual presentation nicely.
The Dolby Digital 5.1 mix (also available in 2.0) is equally impressive, utilizing rear channels for atmospheric effect. Occasional snippets of dialogue are generally anchored up front, but the wide soundstage suits the film's enveloping scope. Optional French subtitles are included during the main feature; though English captions aren't available, all Chinese dialogue includes burnt-in translations. An optional French menu interface is also selectable at the first menu screen.
The second highlight is a collection of Deleted Scenes (6 clips, 39:22 total), including "Diana Lu's Extended House Tour", "Karaoke Bar in Qiligang", "Extended Old Shanghai Walkabout", "Stone Cutter Interview", "TED Conference - Monterey, California" and "Wushan", presented with optional audio commentary by Jennifer Baichwal. The director does a fine job of explaining why some of these scenes were trimmed and cut, though they're almost equally interesting on their own.
Also included is a pair of Interviews conducted by Richard Goddard; the first is with Baichwal and Burtynsky (19:04), while the second features cinematographer and collaborator Peter Mettler (5:19). Both are fairly dry and some information is repeated from other bonus features, but they're still worth a look for fans of the film.
Closing things out is the film's Theatrical Trailer (2:02). All bonus features are presented in widescreen format, but only the still gallery is 16x9 enhanced. No optional subtitles or Closed Captions are included for these supplements.
Deliberate but not heavy-handed, Manufacted Landscapes is an eye-opening travelogue of global industrialization. Photographer Edward Burtynsky's images are detailed and memorable, reminding us that we affect the planet as much as the planet affects us. Mongrel Media's DVD presentation is a well-rounded effort, combining a terrific technical presentation with a solid assortment of bonus features. Though Manufactured Landscapes may only reach a select audience, those who enjoy forward-thinking documentaries shouldn't be disappointed in the least. Recommended.


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Sometimes you've just got to make do with what you've got, but that doesn't mean you have to want for things, things like musical instruments. The upcoming documentary Landfill Harmonic (a totally righteous pun, I feel obligated to note) is about a slum in Cateura, Paraguay that still has an orchestra, and orchestra with instruments made of trash.
The film isn't out yet, but this teaser gives a great look at the instruments themselves which — despite being pretty weird-looking — sound great. In fact, you could argue the trash gives them a pretty awesome aesthetic. Makes that "crappy" electric guitar you bought as a kid look a little better, doesn't it? [Reddit]


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Mayor Chris Beutler announced today that residents can now send photos to the City's ACTION center using mobile phones with Android technology. Since the fall of 2005, residents have been able to request non-emergency services or express concerns online using the interactive ACTION center on the City's website at lincoln.ne.gov. With the free new Android application, photos sent to the ACTION center will automatically include GPS (global positioning system) information.
"Residents who want to report graffiti, high weeds, a pothole or any other problem can now use their phones and the free app to snap a picture and send it directly to the ACTION center," Mayor Beutler said. "City employees will be able to identify the location using the GPS information. The goal is easier reporting for the public and faster and more coordinated response by the City."
The free application can be found in the Android Market (search for "Lincoln Action Center"). The Information Services Division of the City Finance Department developed the application in partnership with Information Analytics, Inc., a local firm specializing in information technology and software as well as Web design and hosting.
"Information Analytics and the City originally formed a partnership in the mid-1990s to develop and host the City's first official website," said Steven Henderson, the City's Chief Information Officer. "Information Services would like to thank Mark Dahmke, Vice President of Information Analytics, Inc., for his donation of time and effort to help deploy this new application and for his continued support in Internet related projects."
City officials caution the new application should never be used while driving, and residents should never put themselves in danger to take a photo for the ACTION center. ACTION should only be used for non-emergency inquiries. Those reporting emergency situations should always use 911.
The ACTION (Acting with Citizens to Improve our Neighborhoods) system was created by the City in partnership with neighborhoods and includes a list of about 88 topics. Once a topic is selected, the user has access to the City ordinance involved, a layman's version of the ordinance, a contact list and a description of the process involved. When a request is submitted, it is automatically routed to the departments or divisions in charge of the issues. Each inquiry is assigned a number that the resident can use to track the requests.
City Ombudsman Lin Quenzer said ACTION processed about 5,000 service requests and concerns in 2010. "The ACTION center provides residents with 24-hour-a-day access to information and an easy way to submit their concerns without calling the City or going to City offices," Quenzer said. "This new application gives the public another quick and easy way to reach us."


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Congratulations on nursing, Babe! Hopefully you're coming to this page to arm yourself with knowledge, and not because you've had a bad experience.
Nursing on demand is an important part of breastfeeding, and many moms celebrate the freedom that comes with being able to not carry around feeding supplies and having perfect temperature food ready at all times. Unfortunately, not all people are supportive nor do they quite understand what it's like to be a nursing mom. If you've had a run-in with an employee or manager at an establishment, there are some steps you can take to make sure things stay calm, and have the best chance of being resolved peaceably, and also, that you avoid any misunderstandings.
- Remain calm, and ask questions to clarify the situation such as, "I'm sorry, can you tell me exactly what it is you're asking me to do and why?" You want to make sure you understand their complaint and request thoroughly.
- Do not make threats. Don't tell them you'll have them arrested, charged, that you'll stage a nurse-in, or anything of that type. This also helps keep the situation calm. If you have your state's breastfeeding laws on hand, show them to the person challenging your rights.
- Make your complaint known to the establishment. First through the on-site manager, then report it to the corporate office, or customer relations. Call AND send an e-mail. Keep record of when you called, who you spoke with, and what the reaction was every step of the way.
- Grant ample time for an appropriate response. 48 hours during business days, or the following Monday if it occurred on a Friday or over the weekend.
- Share your incident within your mommy groups and friends. Support from other moms will help you to cope. Being harassed, humiliated or discriminated against takes its toll on you, you need a cheering squad!
- If you don't get a response, take it up the food chain; ask to speak to the corporate officer that oversees all of Customer Services.
- Consult with a lawyer to see if there are any non-breastfeeding related violations to the law that can be prosecuted. For example, if an employee forcefully grabbing your arm in attempt to get you to move.
- After a reasonable time of no response or no apologies from the establishment, begin to determine what course of action should be taken. Contact your State, Regional or Local Breastfeeding Coalition, La Leche League Coordinator, Breastfeeding USA Counselor, or other breastfeeding support groups and ask for their input or advice. They may have had previous experiences with the establishment.
- Consider potential actions, such as sharing your story through Best for Babes, reaching out through social media and traditional media, petitions, protests (including nurse-ins) & demonstrations, and legal action. Do not make a nurse-in protest the first reaction.
- Use social media (Facebook) to gain supporters and share your story. Groups such as Target Nurse-In can be very helpful!
- Get organized, and educate yourself before contacting and/or conducting media interviews.
- E-mail us at email@example.com, and we'll contact you to help you wade through media outlets and discuss constructive courses of action you could take.
If you DO receive an apologetic response from the establishment:
Don't discount or criticize their efforts to apologize. If the apology seems sarcastic or forced to you, or just isn't worded very well, still kindly thank them for actually apologizing (some establishments never do), then politely educate them about how they can improve upon their word choice in the future. Apologies are a good thing and we want them, so we do not want to offend apologetic establishments openly or the apologies will stop.
Ask them how they plan to prevent this from happening in the future.
This is key because companies are getting in the habit of apologizing but not making lasting change that will ensure that other mothers are not harassed, humiliated or discriminated against.
If you are happy with the apology and feel that the organization is taking adequate steps to prevent future occurrences, consider organizing a thankful demonstration (not a nurse-in protest). A thankful demonstration (similar to the Great Latch On) is where nursing moms, their children, and breastfeeding supporters gather to thank the establishment for being nursing friendly and supportive. Bake them some cookies, give them a nursing friendly establishment plaque to display, spend money shopping or frequenting the establishment, or what ever works for you and your group of moms.


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Well, I took my first vacation in years, and now I'm back.
Actually, it wasn't all vacation time. Blake Crouch and I spent a week in a cabin writing STIRRED. But the week after I actually spent time with my family, and was pleased to find out some of them even remembered who I was.
During my absence, two interesting things happened.
1. My Amazon-published ebook SHAKEN hit the Top 100 again on the Kindle bestseller list. I can only attribute this to some promo Amazon did, since I was off the grid and not doing anything.
2. It looks like Borders is going to liquidate.
This quickly tells me two things that I suspected all along. First, that signing a publishing deal with Amazon is a good thing. Who ever heard of a publisher doing a marketing push nine months after the book came out?
As I'm fond of saying, ebooks are forever, and Amazon is happy to support a backlist that lasts for infinity.
Second, if Borders goes bye-bye, the death spiral I predicted is right on course.
Here's something I said in that blog post:
If the majority of bookstores close, the print midlist will probably disappear. Bestsellers will still be sold in big boxes and non-bookstore outlets, but if a book isn't a blockbuster, it likely won't be released in print.
Now, we can debate the health of indie bookstores, and the two remaining chains, B&N and Books-A-Million, but pretty much every account I've read says that print sales are down and ebook sales are up. I'm confident the end result is the Big 6 publishing fewer books in print, which means fewer print sales, which is bad for the publisher/bookseller bottom line.
Will ebook sales be able to save bookstores and publishers?
Not if authors continue to wise up and tell the Big 6 to take their 17.5% ebook royalties and choke on them.
Even if you are an optimist, it's tough to argue against three obvious points.
1. Print sales are falling.
2. Ebook sales are rising.
3. 70% royalty is more than 17.5% royalty.
The obvious and eventual conclusion to draw is that authors are going to continue to abandon the Big 6, except for a few bestselling names who will continue to move print through non-bookstore outlets.
The infrastructure as it exists cannot survive without the midlist, and the midlist is going the way of the dodo.
This will mean fewer books printed, fewer books sold, and fewer choices for readers until they're forced to buy an ereading device if they want to read anything other than Stephen King and James Patterson.
While on vacation, I took two Kindles. But my 13 year old son also wanted to read, and was using his iPhone Kindle app. After being stuck tethered to an outlet (the iPhone doesn't have the longest battery life) I went to Staples about bought one of those new ad-supported Kindles for him, for the measly price of $114. I got this version not because I'm cheap, but because I wanted to see how the "special offers" and "sponsored screen saver" works.
(Joe to Amazon: Let me get into this program and buy ads for my ebooks. I will pay you a lot of money to do so.)
My point? Kindles have dropped in price to the point where they've become disposable, like cell phones and laptops and digital cameras. Ever notice that you buy a new cell (or computer, or camera) every few years, even if your old one still works?
It's because new technology costs so little, and we've become conditioned to upgrading and replacing. Why repair a phone, or TV, or monitor, or printer, or any other piece of tech, when it is cheap and simple to buy a new one? Why stick with an outdated piece of tech when you can get the latest, improved model for less money than you paid for the previous version?
Why buy four hardcovers when you can get an ereader for the same price?
I have no doubt that by the end of the year, there will be many ereaders under the magic $99 price point. They're already showing up in department stores and drug stores, along with bookstores, office supply stores, and electronics stores. Google is releasing a new ereading device. This is the future, and it will become widely adopted, and everyone knows it. Soon, readers won't even have a choice.
Everyone, except the booksellers who refuse to sell ebooks (or Amazon-published books), the Big 6 who continue to fleece authors and customers with low royalties and high ebook prices, and an ever-shrinking group of authors with Stockholm Syndrome who remain tied to the old ways.
I know I keep beating this drum, but unfortunately I'm forced to because even though this is old news for my regular blog readers, it continues to be new news for hundreds of authors on a daily basis. While on vacation I was bombarded with thank-you emails from authors who are either giving self-publishing a try, or have self-pubbed and sold a lot of ebooks. I even got a call from a notable author, asking specific questions about how to get started.
This message needs to be repeated, over and over and over, because there are still thousands of authors who spend their hard-earned $$$ on conventions that supposedly teach them how to write killer query letters.
Ack. That's so 2009. So is crossing your fingers, hoping your publisher is smart enough to buy the next book in your series when all the other books have made money. Hint: your publisher isn't smart enough.
So here is my advice:
To booksellers: Read my blog entry about surviving in this new publishing climate. You need to start working with authors and selling self-pub.
To publishers: Lower your ebook prices and raise your ebook royalties, or you're over.
To writers: Don't take any publishing deal for less than life-changing money, and make sure you get that money upfront. Otherwise, self-publish. Or sign with Amazon.
Yes, I know this horse is dead. But I have to keep beating it until everyone hears the message.
And to those folks who think that other bookstores will fill the void left by Borders, and the status quo will remain intact, I admire your optimism.
I also have some junk bonds I'd be happy to sell you.
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UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. – Sen. George Mitchell, the independent, third-party athletics integrity monitor for Penn State, reported today (Sept. 6) that the University has substantially completed the initial implementation of all of the Freeh recommendations and all of its annual obligations under the Athletics Integrity Agreement (AIA). The report includes Mitchell's impartial external review of Penn State's efforts to implement the 119 recommendations made by Judge Louis Freeh in July 2012. Under the AIA, the University was obligated to take all reasonable steps to implement the recommendations made in the Freeh Report by Dec. 31, 2013.
"There is still more to be done, but we are very pleased that our efforts have been recognized by Sen. Mitchell in his latest report that validates the substantial reforms that have been implemented over the past 18 months," said Penn State President Rodney Erickson. "The favorable report is a significant milestone for us, but it does not represent the conclusion of our efforts. We are keeping our teams in place and are embarking with a sustained sense of urgency on the next phase of our plan to continuously improve our governance, policies and procedures and operations."
The complete text of the report and information about actions Penn State has taken is available at http://www.dlapiper.com/ncaa_penn_state_report_4/.
The senator's report notes Penn State's comprehensive completion of the implementation of virtually all of the recommendations made by Judge Freeh. Among other things, the report notes with approval the governance reforms enacted by the University's Board of Trustees; the work of Penn State's chief ethics and compliance officer and athletics integrity officer; the significant work being done to coordinate youth programming, including the hiring of a full time youth program coordinator; and the development, review and improvement of a number of University policies and procedures in areas such as police, safety, risk management and human resources. The sum total of these efforts represents an institution-wide, top down and bottom-up effort to reinforce and strengthen the University's commitment to integrity and core values.
Sen. Mitchell's report concludes that "While parties may continue to argue about the history that led to the Freeh Report and the AIA, a consensus has developed that the principles at the heart of these reforms are best practices for the governance of any large university. Penn State's Phase II plan of action assures the monitor that the University has embraced the Freeh Report's recommendations as a roadmap supporting long-term enhancement. It demonstrates that, even after the Dec. 31, 2013, deadline for completion is long-since passed, Penn State plans to continue to be guided by the recommendations in its mission to establish effective ethics, compliance and governance programs, support the physical safety of all individuals on its campuses and promote athletics integrity."
"We are working to become a national model for our policies, practices and procedures in youth programming, athletics, safety and security, human resources, compliance, reporting and responding to wrongdoing and other critical University functions," Erickson added. "While the consent decree and the Athletics Integrity Agreement gave us until Dec. 31, 2013, to complete the 119 recommendations, we have met that deadline with four months to spare. We can now use the momentum and successes of the past 18 months to move into the next phase was we continue to monitor, review and improve our governance, operations and policies in a structured and disciplined way. We, of course, will report publicly on our continued efforts and progress."
Keith Masser, chairman of the Board of Trustees, echoed Erickson's statements and also thanked the countless number of University administrators, faculty, staff and students who devoted literally thousands of hours over the past 18 months toward the implementation of Judge Freeh's recommendations.
"These have been massive undertakings that have required the cooperation and collaboration of all parts of the University community," Masser said. "Work on some of these reform initiatives began with the receipt of Judge Freeh's interim recommendations back in January 2012 and will continue."
Masser said he is impressed by the diligent and focused efforts of the entire Penn State team and confident that the University is on the right course now and into the future.
The University, the NCAA and the Big Ten Conference entered into the Athletics Integrity Agreement in August 2012 as part of the consent decree imposed by the NCAA. The agreement contains a number of prescriptive measures designed to ensure that the University continues to meet or exceed all applicable NCAA and Big Ten rules and standards of integrity. A review of the University's progress by an external monitor like Sen. Mitchell was one of the recommendations made by Judge Freeh.
With the approval of the NCAA and the Big Ten Conference, Sen. Mitchell's team will continue its independent evaluation of Penn State's activities and a report outlining actions taken will continue to be produced on a quarterly basis. Mitchell's five-year appointment as the University's independent monitor began in August 2012. Mitchell's previous update was issued May 31.


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Alpha Particle X-Ray Spectrometer (APXS)
Alpha Particle X-Ray Spectrometer
This picture shows the Alpha Particle X-Ray Spectrometer used on the Mars Exploration Rovers. The improved APXS instrument on the Mars Science Laboratory rover would be able to detect elemental composition more quickly and work both day and night. Credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech/Cornell/Max Planck Institut für Chemie/University of Guelph
The Alpha Particle X-Ray Spectrometer measurse the abundance of chemical elements in rocks and soils. Funded by the Canadian Space Agency, the APXS is placed in contact with rock and soil samples on Mars and exposes the material to alpha particles and X-rays emitted during the radioactive decay of the element curium. X-rays are a type of electromagnetic radiation, like light and microwaves.
Alpha particles are helium nuclei, consisting of 2 protons and 2 neutrons. When X-rays and alpha particles interact with atoms in the surface material, they knock electrons out of their orbits, producing an energy release by emitting X-rays that can be measured with detectors. The X-ray energies enable scientists to identify all important rock-forming elements, from sodium to heavier elements.
The APXS takes measurements both day and night. Its sensor head is designed to be smaller than a soda can and contains a highly sensitive X-ray detector in the middle of an array of curium sources. The longer the instrument is held in place on the surface of a rock or soil sample, the more clearly the signal from the sample can be determined. Most APXS measurements take two to three hours to reveal all elements, including small amounts of trace elements. Ten minutes of operation is sufficient for a quick look at major elements.
As a contact instrument, the APXS is designed to work in concert with other payload elements on the instrument arm and in the body of the Mars Science Laboratory rover, such as the CheMin instrument and the Dust Removal Tool (brush). Scientists use the APXS to help characterize and select rock and soil samples and then examine the interiors of the rocks following brushing. By analyzing the elemental composition of rocks and soils, scientists seek to understand how the material formed and if it was later altered by wind, water, or ice. The APXS on NASA's two Mars Exploration Rovers has already provided evidence that water once played a major role in Mars' geologic past.
Two earlier missions to Mars carried previous versions of the Alpha Particle X-Ray Spectrometer. The first was the Alpha Proton X-Ray Spectrometer, launched to Mars on the Pathfinder mission in late 1996. The second was the APXS, on board both the Mars Exploration Rovers that arrived on the red planet in January, 2004.
In addition to the Canadian Space Agency and NASA, major organizations involved in developing the APXS include the University of Guelph; MDA Space Missions; the University of California, San Diego; and Cornell University.
Portrait of APXS on Mars
This image shows the Alpha Particle X-Ray Spectrometer (APXS) on NASA's Curiosity rover, with the Martian landscape in the background.


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This was RJ's first Christmas. Santa was good to him: a Vermont Teddy Bear, a Baby Einstein chair, an Eagles sweatsuit, and much more. I am a lucky woman to have spent Xmas (and every other day) with my boys. Wishing all of you the happiest of holidays and an even more joyous future. &hearts
On a less important note, this blog is now over a year old. Thank you to all of my readers for supporting (and hopefully enjoying) Halcoholic. Much love to all of you.


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Marthe of Culinary Delights selected White Chocolate Brownies . When I saw this recipe on the list for June, I was really excited because when I first looked through Dorie's book this one definitely caught my eye. I have made brownies many times and with countless variations, but white chocolate and raspberry was a new one and that in itself was intriguing. I have to say though, I did not love these brownies. I thought the texture of the brownie part was a little too spongy and the meringue topping was not spectacular and didn't really add any flavor. This could be the result of the weather, but I am still not sold on the meringue topping for these brownies.
A couple of construction notes, I lined the pan with parchment paper and just lifted the brownies out of the pan rather than turning them out and I used frozen berries with no problems.
I did like that they were not over the top sweet and you could really taste the raspberries. I still love the flavor combination so I think that if I try these again, I would eliminate the meringue topping and substitute flour for the ground almonds to improve the texture of the brownies.
If you want the recipe drop on over and visit Marthe and to see what the other baker thought visit our TWD blog roll.


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Tattoo Designs – A World Wide TrendJuly 10th, 2010
Have you noticed that it seems that every second person these days is proudly showing their tattoos. You have the traditional older guys who have been wearing tattoos for ages as well as young women and men who have just started on their 'tattoo collection'. The trend seems to be growing so rapidly that new Tattoo Parlours are opening up almost on a daily basis. It would be fair to say that today tattoos are more popular than during the Second World War years when tattoos became the fashion amongst the armed services.
While it is just great seeing so many people wearing tattoos, particularly the young tattoo devotees, it is important that the potential wearer gives the subject some serious thought. It is imperative that if you are considering getting a tattoo that you take your time and put some serious thought into which tattoo design you are going to choose and, importantly, where you intend to put the tattoo.
A tattoo will become a permanent feature on your body so you must make absolutely sure that you choose tattoo designs that are going to look good and suit your own particular lifestyle and beliefs. You are going to have to be satisfied with your design and not get bored with it in the future.
Where Do You Source Tattoo Ideas?
There are simply so many different tattoo design options available that it would be impossible to catalog every one. You can either choose to go with one that has already been created, or you can literally start from scratch and design your very own tattoo. The majority of tattoo studios even allow you to work one-on-one with the tattoo artist so that together you can create the perfect design for you.
In my opinion creating your own individual design is the best option because what you end up having etched on your body will be personalized with a particular significance and meaning to you. You will also be less likely to tire of it in the future compared to a tattoo that has no particular significance other than you thought it was 'cool' when you had the tattoo done.
If, however, you are more interested in finding a design that has already been created, then you have unlimited options as there are literally tens of thousands of fantastic websites that you can visit and browse through their galleries until you find a tattoo design that you fall in love with.
One top website devoted to creative tattoo designs is Tattoo Johnny. Their gallery feature some of the world's most popular and inspiring designs. One of the best features of Tattoo Johnny's website is it allows you to pay for your chosen designs and print them off in full size. You can then head off to your local tattoo studio where they can use that exact print to produce your tattoo. This means that you will be getting exactly what you want and know what it is going to look like before you even venture into the tattoo studio.
Another brilliant online tattoo shop is the Bullseye Tattoo Company. They are universally regarded as having an incredibly large and varied selection of tattoo designs available for purchase and download. Again you can visit their website where you can browse through literally thousands of original tattoo designs from a compilation of different well known and creative artists and then buy and print off the ones that you like best.
So if you are looking to get a tattoo please think long and hard about the tattoo design you want and a word of warning, never get a tattoo unless you are one hundred percent sure that you will love your chosen one forever.


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For lovers of beautiful things, Denmark has a great selection of well-known and up-and-coming design and boutique hotels, offering unique rooms with luxurious trimmings.
World's first design hotel
The Radisson Blu Royal Hotel, Copenhagen, is celebrated as the world's first design hotel, designed inside and outside in 1960 by world-renowned architect Arne Jacobsen. Room 606 still features Arne Jacobsen's original layout and furnishings.
Retro design
Another Copenhagen classic, Hotel Alexandra, is the only Danish retro design hotel in Copenhagen.
New design classics
As well as Danish design classics, there are many new hotels that offer one-of-a-kind sleeping experiences and are making their own names in the popular design and boutique hotel sector. From the opulent Nimb Hotel in Tivoli Gardens and the über-popular Hotel Sankt Petri in the capital to Hotel Oasia in Aarhus, it's easy to treat yourself to a luxurious design hotel break in Denmark.
Futher reading
See our guide to design and boutique hotels in Denmark.


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OutSystems has announced availability of version 5.0 its Agile Platform. Based on Agile methodologies, Agile Platform addresses the lifecycle of delivering and managing web business applications and supporting business processes. It can be used to integrate existing systems, compose, and automatically deploy new applications, manage them centrally and drive change during their entire lifecycle.
Version 5.0 extends the Agile Platform's capabilities for building Rich Internet Applications by adding a new business process technology layer which makes it possible for IT organizations to model, integrate, deploy, execute, monitor, and optimize human-to-system processes in synch with the applications that support them. The unified modeling capability streamlines process definition and deployment by allowing the process layer to leverage model artifacts from the application layer.
Agile Platform 5.0's TrueChange engine has been extended to the process layer, enabling self-healing and impact analysis of changes in either process or application objects, while its Embedded Process Automation (EPA) technology includes a new TaskBox feature that lets organizations streamline the deployment of new and changed business processes with automatic task notification, intelligent workflow support, and process documentation.
The Agile Platform 5.0 will ship with a predefined analytical model providing process reporting directly from the defined process management APIs. Agile Platform 5.0 also includes enhancements to its integrated IDE, -- support for in-flight validation; copy-and-paste across a range of model objects; improved support for web service integration; and simplified support for the delivery of multi-lingual applications.
The Agile Platform 5.0 functionality is also available free as part of the Agile Platform Community Edition for creating web business applications and exploring Agile techniques without any vendor lock-in. The Agile Platform Community Edition is a full version of the Agile Platform for building web business processes and applications that can be deployed into production for personal use or by small businesses with up to five concurrent end-users.


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Grand Isle Real Estate
Stretching out into the Gulf of Mexico and Barataria Bay is Louisiana's only inhabited reef island; it's the place where residents live and play. Other than by boat, the Caminada Pass bridge is how residents and tourist have access to Grand Isle.
The boater's paradise draws nearly 1,500 residents and 12,000 tourists annually for fishing rodeos and secluded relaxation. With more than 280 species of fish, nearly 100 species of birds, and miles of sandy beaches to enjoy - Grand Isle invites both young and old to its shores.
Homes for sale in Grand Isle range from modest raised homes and recreational camps to exclusive one-of-a-kind raised multi-level resort homes. Residents enjoy the same amenities as those living on the mainland. Grand Isle has its own schools, churches, town hall, community centers, parks and playgrounds.
Restaurants are plentiful and serve up some of the best locally-caught seafood around. "Starfish Restaurant" is known for their fried oyster plate, and "Lighthouse Restaurant" serves up generous portions of stuffed blue crabs and crabmeat stuffed flounder.
Grand Isle Real Estate is for those who want to experience a sportsman's paradise and small town island living.


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New in paperback!
The Dalai Lama opens The Middle Way with an elegant argument for the power of compassion in cultivating a happy life. From there, he connects core ideas of Buddhist philosophy to the truths of our shared condition. His Holiness delivers a sparklingly clear teaching on how the Buddhist ideas of emptiness and interdependency relate to personal experience and bring a deeper understanding of the world around us.
In down-to-earth style, His Holiness sets forth a comprehensive explanation of the Mahayana tradition based on two of Buddhism's most revered figures and their renowned works: Nagarjuna's Middle Way and Tsongkhapa's Three Principal Aspects of the Path. Both works are rooted in the ancient Indian scholastic tradition of Nalanda Monastery, which approached Buddhism not just through faith and devotion, but through critical inquiry.
Through these beautifully complementary teachings, His Holiness urges us to strive "with an objective mind, endowed with a curious skepticism, to engage in careful analysis and seek the reasons behind our beliefs," for only faith grounded in reason is truly unshakable.
Read Tsongkhapa's biography at the Treasury of Lives.


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USA TODAY Sports' Lindsay Jones breaks down Johnny Manziel's debut at Cleveland minicamp.
CLEVELAND – Francine Clark's Mother's Day present came five days late.
Clark's grown sons drove to FirstEnergy Stadium last Sunday, hoping to snag their mother a Johnny Manziel jersey, a perfect gift for a longtime season ticket holder. But the Clark boys discovered they were too late – the team shop was all out. Mom's jersey wouldn't be ready till Friday.
Clark showed up Friday morning, shortly after the store opened, and grabbed her new No. 2. She slipped in on over her shirt, put on a new Browns ball cap and hurried outside to take her first picture in front of the stadium wearing her new gear. She threw back her head as she made Manziel's cash money hand sign.
This isn't Clark's first jersey. Her collection at home in Solon, Ohio, includes three other first-round quarterbacks: Tim Couch's No. 2; Brady Quinn's No. 10 and Brandon Weeden's No. 3.
"Hopefully this one will be forever," Clark said.
Clark was one of more than a dozen Browns fans to filter through the team shop in the first hour it was open Friday morning, nearly all of them leaving with a jersey. White ones with brown letters. Brown ones with white letters. Women's jerseys. Children's jerseys. Double XL men's jerseys.
All of them with Manziel's name across the back.
"It's been wonderfully crazy," store manager Mary Darmstadt said. "And it will be crazy all summer."
The main display table inside the shop is all about Manziel, with two different Manziel Nike T-shirts, two racks of jerseys, and a variety of draft-related items.
MORE: Manziel texted Browns night of NFL draft
Want to buy a jersey for cornerback Justin Gilbert, the No. 8 pick? You'll have to get that specially made. Want a veteran player, such as Pro Bowl players Joe Haden or Joe Thomas? You'll find those closer to the back. If you really want a deal, jerseys for Trent Richardson, Colt McCoy and Weeden are 75 percent off.
"I've had one or two orders for Gilbert. A few people who want their names personalized – their name with No. 2. But mostly it's Johnny, Johnny, Johnny," Darmstadt said.
MISTAKES?: Herm Edwards says Browns have mishandled Manziel
Manziel's jersey remains the top seller among all NFL rookies, and according to data from NFLShop.com, Manziel has the league's top-selling jersey of any player since April 1 – more merchandise sold than Russell Wilson, Peyton Manning, Colin Kaepernick and Tom Brady.
More people have purchased a Manziel jersey online than ordered those for Tim Tebow, Robert Griffin III and Andrew Luck on their draft weekends combined.
Not bad for a backup.
But such is the dichotomy in Cleveland, where Manziel is already the biggest sports star in town a week after the Browns drafted him with the No. 22 pick.
Is Manziel the face of the franchise, as the merchandise rush and season ticket sales show? Or is he a faceless rookie backup quarterback, which is the message out of team headquarters in Berea, where the franchise is trying to keep Manziel out of the spotlight.
That seems like an impossible task. In the last week alone, Manziel has appeared on a regional cover of Sports Illustrated and was the main topic of conversation on Cleveland sports radio. His mini-camp debut generated so much national interest that the Browns chose to shut the doors to all non-local outlets. Even the Cleveland media was limited to a 20-minute viewing period and brief news conference on Saturday.
"This guy is a huge megastar. You knew that when you drafted him. If he plays well, he's just going to become a bigger star and the media train isn't going to stop," said Adam "The Bull" Gerstenhaber of 92.3 The Fan radio.
"If he doesn't play well, this is all going to go away eventually. To try to stop the train or the circus or whatever you want to call it, it seems foolish for the Browns."
VIDEO: Manziel not fazed by backup role
Browns quarterback Johnny Manziel is happy to get to work and prove himself to his new team.
Gerstenhaber estimated about 75 percent of his listeners are all-in with Manziel, and have embraced the arrival of a bona fide celebrity athlete. Though Manziel is just the latest in a string of first-round draft pick quarterbacks – and is vying to become the 21st Browns starter since 1999 – he carries a cache unlike any Cleveland athlete since LeBron James.
"LeBron was the one chance to win a championship, and he was a local guy. I don't know if Manziel is quite as big as that yet, but I will tell you, if he plays well, I think it will beat LeBron. I really do. If he leads the Browns to the playoffs, it would be bigger than LeBron," Gerstenhaber said. "If the Browns win a Super Bowl, there is going to be bedlam like you've never seen in your life in this town. I can't even imagine it."
Internally, the Browns are trying to keep that pressure off Manziel by having him go into training camp in July behind Brian Hoyer on the depth chart. Head coach Mike Pettine and general manager Ray Farmer have said before and after the draft that they would be fine with having a rookie quarterback, even one as touted as Manziel, wait to play – and they might even prefer it.
It's a strategy that worked in Green Bay, where Aaron Rodgers initially backed up Brett Favre, and San Diego, where Philip Rivers waited behind Drew Brees. But neither of those players entered the league with as much fanfare as Manziel, or were as immediately embraced by the city as Manziel has been in Cleveland.
Former NFL head coach Herm Edwards told USA TODAY Sports he can appreciate the Browns' plans to limit Manziel's media availability, given the spectacle he watched happen in 2012 with the New York Jets and their uber-popular backup quarterback Tim Tebow. Pettine was the Jets defensive coordinator at the time.
But that's from a PR perspective, Edwards said. It will be a different issue to prepare the Browns' locker room for Manziel's massive off-field impact. Edwards said it reminds him of Joe Montana's arrival in Kansas City in 1993, when Edwards was an assistant on Marty Schottenheimer's staff. Edwards recalled talking to players such as Derrick Thomas and Marcus Allen and Neil Smith – huge NFL stars, but not like Montana.
"You think you're famous? No, he's a celebrity," Edwards said.
At least one fan back at the team shop wasn't caught up in Manziel mania. Michael Rotman was not looking for Manziel gear. The Cleveland resident was waiting to get a custom jersey made as a gift for his uncle's 70th birthday. Rotman said buying a Manziel jersey now was just too much of a risk.
"No way. ... I don't trust the system," Rotman said. "Honestly, I'm a little jaded. I wait to get excited. I'm not excited now. I'm apprehensive, but I'm a Browns fan, and I always will be. I'd like to see us win more than eight games. If we won nine games, I'd be a happy fan, you know?"


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Austin is on the right track to claim a position as the national leader in environmental protection. As of March 2nd, Austin was the first major city in Texas to pass a ban on single-use shopping bags. Austin City Council passed a law which will prohibit retailers from using disposable paper and plastic bags beginning March 2013. The ban has exceptions, including; one-use bags for bulk food items, dry cleaning bags and produce bags.
The bag ban couldn't come soon enough. The City of Austin spends as much as $800,000 year cleaning up litter caused by disposable bags. Also, it is estimated that plastic bags can take over 1,000 years to break down in landfills and the current global consumption is nearly 1 million bags used every minute. That figure is just incredible. While it may take consumers some time to adjust to the ban, there has been a boom in the availability of reusable bags. A huge variety of different styles, colors and designs are showing up on the market every day. You can now easily find reusable alternatives, such as, eco-friendly reusable bags, organic cotton canvas bags, recycled totes and non-woven polypropylene bags.
Here is a break down of just a few of the many choices available to retailers and consumers:
Non-Woven Grocery Bags – Non-woven polypropylene bags have become a popular alternative to disposable bags. They're an excellent choice because they're affordable, durable, lightweight and easy to store. The majority of non-woven shopping bags can be washed and reused hundreds of times. They're available in a wide range of sizes, styles and colors. They're an excellent choice for everyday use because they are cost effective, easily imprinted and fairly long lasting.
Cotton Canvas Totes – All natural canvas totes offer a highly durable alternative to ordinary disposable bags. They can last for years, are easily cleaned and are made of all natural cotton. Not only are canvas totes great for shopping, they're perfect for the beach, toting books, poolside or vacations. These versatile bags have a lot to offer and are the perfect blank canvas for imprinting a logo.
Eco-friendly and Biodegradable Bags – Bags made of recycled materials, sustainable bamboo and biodegradable cotton are outstanding green alternatives to single-use disposable bags. Not only do these bags cut down on unnecessary use of disposable bags, they are made of earth friendly materials. Eco-friendly bags are stylish, send a great message and offer a bag option you can feel good about. Environmentally friendly bags are perfect for green businesses, food co-ops and spreading an eco-friendly message.
As the popularity of reusable bags continues to grow and more cities implement bans on disposable bags, now is the perfect time to start thinking about your strategy. Be forward thinking, offer up a green alternative and customize reusable bags with your logo or message.


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Frequently Asked Questions
Why do I need a filter or purifier?
While it is true that you can drink directly from many water sources, it is critical to understand that each time you do, there is a chance of ingesting one of these bugs. Infection symptoms can range from an upset stomach to debilitating illness and, depending on where you are, can mean anything from a simple inconvenience to a life-threatening situation. Since microorganisms are impossible to see, taking the proper precautions with any water can help to ensure a safe trip.
What is the scoop on protozoan parasites?
What is the scoop on bacteria?
What is the scoop on viruses?
What happens if I drink water that contains viruses, bacteria and protozoa?
How is a filter different from a purifier?
What do MSR filters remove from the water?
What does inactivate mean?
How do I decide whether a filter or a purifier is best for me?
When evaluating water sources it is important to keep the following in mind: In general, protozoa and bacteria infect both animals and humans and are transmitted to water sources by animal and human waste. In contrast, waterborne viruses are species-specific and therefore transmitted to water sources by human waste alone. As a rule of thumb, remote areas with few people require (at least) filtration while popular areas with many human visitors require purification. If traveling in developing countries with poor sanitation, purification will be your safest choice.
Susceptibility is another good way to determine needs. If the treated water is to be consumed by infants or young children, elderly, or pregnant or immunocompromised individuals, then it is essential to use a purifier for the highest level of protection. Purification is also best for people who tend to get sick. If you rarely get sick and do not fit into any categories mentioned above, then filtration may be adequate depending on the water source.
What pore size or micron rating are the MSR filters?
Will my filter or purifier protect me from bioterrorism?
How will tannins (tea-colored water) affect my filter or purifier?
Do MSR filters and purifiers remove chemical contaminants from the water?
What is the warranty on MSR filters and purifiers?
Understanding Prop 65
What is California Proposition 65?
Proposition 65 is the Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act passed by voters in the State of California in 1986. The act was created to inform people about possible exposure to chemicals known by the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects and/or other reproductive harm.
What are the requirements of Proposition 65?
Proposition 65 requires that the Governor of California maintain and publish a list of harmful chemicals. The list is updated annually and includes chemicals that can be found in solvents, drugs, dyes, food additives, by-products of certain processes, pesticides, and tobacco products.
A chemical is listed if it has been classified as a reproductive toxicant or carcinogen by an "authoritative" organization on the subject. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, U.S. Food and Drug Administration, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, the National Toxicology Program, and the International Agency for Research on Cancer are considered authoritative for carcinogens. For reproductive toxicants, the authorities are the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, U.S. Food and Drug Administration, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, and International Agency for Research on Cancer. Chemicals will also be listed if they are required to be labeled or identified as a carcinogen or as a reproductive toxicant by an agency of the state or federal government.
Why has MSR placed a Proposition 65 label on its products?
Any company with 10 or more employees operating or selling products within the State of California must comply with the requirements of Proposition 65. To comply, businesses are: (1) prohibited from knowingly discharging listed chemicals into sources of drinking water; and (2) required to provide a "clear and reasonable" warning before knowingly and intentionally exposing anyone to a listed chemical.
A Proposition 65 warning means that the business has evaluated the exposure and has concluded that it exceeds the "no significant risk level," or that the business is providing a warning based on the presence of a "listed" chemical without actually evaluating the exposure.
MSR is providing a warning based on our knowledge about the presence of one or more listed chemicals without attempting to evaluate the level of exposure. While using an MSR product, the exposure to a "listed" chemical may be well within the "no significant risk" range, but out of caution, we have placed the Proposition 65 warning labels on our products.
Are consumers who are using an MSR product with a Proposition 65 warning at risk?
The California government states: "The fact that a product bears a Proposition 65 warning does not mean by itself that the product is unsafe." The government also explained, "You could think of Proposition 65 more as a 'right to know' law than a pure product safety law."
A Proposition 65 warning means that the product contains one or more listed chemicals. By law, a warning is required unless the business proves that the exposure to the chemical poses "no significant risk." The "no significant risk" level for carcinogens is defined as the level which is calculated to result in not more than one excess case of cancer in 100,000 individuals exposed over a 70-year lifetime. Therefore, if you are exposed to the chemical in question at this level every day for 70 years, theoretically, it will increase your chances of getting cancer by no more than 1 case in 100,000 individuals so exposed.
The "no significant risk" level for reproductive toxicants is defined as the level of exposure which, even if multiplied by 1,000, will not produce birth defects or other reproductive harm. Therefore, the level of exposure is below the "no observable effect level," divided by 1,000. (The "no observable effect level" is the highest dose level which has not been associated with observable reproductive harm in humans or test animals.) For further information about California's Proposition 65, please visit http://oehha.ca.gov/prop65/background/p65plain.html


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Natixis Global Risk Parity one year later
More than a year after its launch, and thanks to its 'all-weather' approach, Natixis Global Risk Parity (€104M as at September 30), the sub-fund of the Luxembourg-domiciled Natixis AM Funds SICAV, had risen by 5.93%* net of fees over one year (share class I) with volatility of 2.87%.
To better understand the reasons underlying this performance, the following report
- A reminder of the management philosophy of the fund
- An analysis of performance with a comparison to that of the fund's main competitors
- Reasons to invest in this fund at the current time: for investors looking for returns in defensive products and/or attracted to strategies that will not overly expose them to rising rates.
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*Net performance annualized at the end of September 2014. Figures refer to previous years. Past performance does not guarantee future results.


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what key do i use to replace the L botton for superstar saga
what key do i use to replace the L botton for superstar saga
Try S,D,F,G.
thanks ill try it
is there any way to change the controls?
Not yet, sorry for that.Please bear with me a few weeks, I'm working on a new version but it takes more time than I thought.
I am using a laptop. Since it does not have the funtion keys (F1-F2) I can't save, load or reset the game that I am playing (Pokemon: Emerald Version). Can this website change the controls. Please. :)
Hi EspeonMistress,
Yes, a new control scheme is currently being developed.This takes time, sorry :(
Is there a way to rotate. .50 cal, currently you can only face on direction.
Great website btw
In kingdom hearts Re chain of memories i cannot exit the card menue thing please help
Try S,D,F,G elor
I think you must've used apple computer to prevent you from saving so that's why it didn't work.
I'm playing Chrono Trigger, and the part where you need to hold L+R and then press A doesn't work..apparently i have to change the controls or something.
I'll happily wait though! Love the site :D
Hi Shadowferas92,
Welcome aboard, thanks for your kind words.Try using S,D,F,G for L/R buttons.
Can't remember the exact layout but I know L and R are mapped on one of these (S/D/F/G).
Alright, i'll try it!
Thanks :D
Shadowferas92 is actually stuck at the same part I am, and I've figured out that S is L and D is R, but it still doesn't work. That aside, this is a great site; I just wish I would have stumbled upon it sooner.
so guys for this chrono trigger bug,
Does it work or do I need to invetigate my code ?
Well, I've been checking around and it doesn't seem to be a unique problem to emulators, so I don't think it's a problem with the code. From what I've seen people are getting around it by temporraily changing their control layout to where either L and R become the same button, or L, R, and A all become the same button. So I'm not sure if there's really much you can do about that or not, especially because at different points of the game L, R and A all need to be seperate buttons.
Anyways, thank you for your time Admin.
I can guess gamepad support or custom controls would fix the bug. The problem is this is not finished yet.Please bear with me :)
Sorry, I'm not trying to rush you guys with this! I mean, I can't really complain anyways, since this is basically a game I couldn't even hope to get my hands on otherwise.
Again, thank you guys for trying to figure this out.


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When it comes to "Fifty Shades of Grey," people in publishing tend to be of two minds: On the one hand, E.J. James' book is horribly written; on the other, it sold like crack-laced hotcakes. So it would make sense if there were some ambivalence this week when it was announced that the subsequent movie will go forward with Sam Taylor-Johnson as director.
Except, among literary types and others, there has been a collective sense of appreciative surprise, sort of "Huh! This could be good." The Atlantic Wire called her "shockingly cool."
Taylor-Johnson has made one feature film, the 2009 British indie "Nowhere Boy," a coming-of-age story about John Lennon. Before turning to film, she was a significant visual artist, having earned the Order of the British Empire for her work in photography and video. She has published a number of books of her work, including "Crying Men." She was a finalist for the 1998 Turner Prize, when she was known as Sam Taylor-Wood; she changed her name when she got married.
That was after making "Nowhere Boy" and marrying its star, Aaron Johnson, more than 20 years her junior. They both now share the last name Taylor-Johnson -- as well as two children. It is as much her personal romantic history, as much as her fine art, that seems to have given many literary figures hope that her take on "Fifty Shades of Grey" will be worth watching.
"Fifty Shades of Grey the movie –- could it
?" asked the Guardian. "With Sam Taylor-Johnson directing, an artist who knows a thing about female desire, the film of the hit book could surprise us all .... Fifty Shades of Grey is a silly, avaricious sex fantasy, but there are enough interesting things in the book -- it's a long book -- that Taylor-Johnson might find a good movie lurking in there too, among descriptions of the hero's penis as a 'Christian Grey-flavoured popsicle'."
In a statement, Taylor-Johnson said, "I'm so excited to be charged with the evolution of 'Fifty Shades of Grey' from page to screen. For the legions of fans, I want to say that I will honor the power of Erika's book and the characters of Christian and Anastasia. They are under my skin, too."


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Senior Design: Mechanical Engineers Working on Real-World Projects, Oct. 8, 2008
This is the second in a series of articles about the senior design classes in the engineering programs at New Mexico Tech. Previously profiled was the Electrical Engineering class. Next up: Petroleum Engineering and Materials Engineering.
By Thomas Guengerich
SOCORRO, N.M., October 8, 2008 – New Mexico Tech senior engineering majors are starting their most significant projects – Senior Design Clinic. In each engineering discipline, Tech seniors must complete a major project to earn their diplomas.
The mechanical engineering Senior Design Clinic class features 75 students working in 13 teams on a variety of projects from industry, New Mexico Tech research divisions, the military and engineering societies.
Instructor Warren Ostergren said mechanical engineering students will be challenged to design, fabricate, test and potentially implement significant product or process improvements over the course of the design clinic.
"They're actually working on real-world design problems," Ostergren said. "Employers are interested in bringing up students quickly – not just in design work, but the design process too. Students need the technical design skills, but if they know the design process, they can step into a job anywhere. When these students look at job offers and internships, you can see the effect of this program."
Senior design classes have been around for many years, but were only formalized as an integral part of the engineering curriculum over the past five years. ABET, the engineering accreditation organization, strongly urged Tech – and all universities – to implement such classes.
"These senior design clinics – or capstone projects – are great programs," said Dr. Peter Gerity, vice president of academic affairs. "It's practical experience in a team environment. We train our students in the same mode of industry. They get the awareness they need to enter the workforce."
While some departments require only seniors to complete a design clinic, the mechanical engineers start their "senior design" as juniors and work for two years on their projects.
"Students are advised by their sponsors and the members of the mechanical engineering faculty," Ostergren said. "In addition, they don't hesitate to ask for help from faculty members in other engineering departments. This is a tremendous help to our students."
Ostergren has developed partnerships with a wide range of project sponsors, including GE, Honeywell, Eclipse Aviation, Holloman Air Force Base, Northrop-Grumman, Aerojet and UniRac Corp. A local sponsor this year is the National Radio Astronomy Observatory, which has asked students to design a new cryogenic test facility for transmitters.
To open the semester, the 75 students heard explanations about each project and they selected their top choices. Most seniors stay with the same project they worked on as juniors, while juniors tend to be spread out over the 13 teams. On September 23 and 25, the class members gave their first oral presentations.
"It was very impressive to see how quickly the juniors, who had only worked on their projects a short time, became very knowledgeable in their sponsors' technology," Ostergren said. "The true spirit of concurrent engineering is emphasized in their work."
The class features five new projects: designing a mount for photovoltaic solar modules for UniRac Corp. of Albuquerque; two projects to streamline performance of the 10-mile-long Holloman High-Speed Test Track at the Air Force Base in Alamogordo; an Aerojet project to devise a non-destructive method of measuring blast impacts and an aerodynamic project for a Society of Automotive Engineers annual airplane design competition.
One Holloman-sponsored team will design a "slipper gate," which will allow the high-speed cart to be inserted onto the track at any point. The other Holloman-sponsored team will design an adjustable pull-down system which will allow a high-speed cart to disengage easily from its payload.
The aeronautics team aims to compete in the national SAE competition in the spring of 2010 and sooner, if practical.
The Aerojet-sponsored team is developing a non-destructive method for accurately measuring impact damage on steel targets.
Continuing design projects include work sponsored by Sandia National Laboratory, Northrup-Grumman, the mechanical engineering department, General Electric, Energetic Materials Research and Testing Center, Society of Automotive Engineers and the Air Force Research Laboratory.
Students working with Sandia will design and build a heliostat, which is a large mirror array that collects solar energy. Their main goal is to make a heliostat more economical and efficient at tracking the sun's movement, Ostergren said.
The Northrup-Grumman team is working on a new high-powered laser that can maintain alignment in a high-vibration environment. Ostergren said this project employs very tight tolerances.
"They have a long way to go, but they have made a lot of progress, considering how advanced this project is," he said. "They have had outstanding interaction with the sponsor and they've been a model for team interaction."
The mechanical engineering sponsored team is working on an artificial lung. Specifically, they are doing basic science using fluid mechanics in the exchange of oxygen in the blood stream. Ostergren said the team's biggest challenge will be to just build a prototype to demonstrate the fluid-oxygen exchange.
The General Electric team is continuing its work on devising a new economical method for painting outlet vanes on aircraft engines. The team is also tasked with designing an economical method of capturing and reclaiming heat from the shop compressors, so that energy can be used in the facility's heating system during winter months.
The EMRTC team is working on perfecting a closed bomb system that can accurately measure the properties of explosives. In short, the team is designing a sophisticated device that will measure pressure and temperature as a function of time – in a closed system.
The Air Force Research Laboratory is sponsoring a team that will try to improve on last year's effort to design a vehicle stopper – a device that allows soldiers to stop vehicles without damaging the body or the engine.
"Last year's design had a failure of one component during test," Ostergren said. "The sponsor liked the design and encouraged the team to modify it and go back to test this semester. So, we'll keep working on it."
Failure happens from time to time, but Ostergren said failure of design does not necessarily represent a failure of learning. Students are also graded on how they learn the design process – teamwork, quality of work, oral and written presentations and quality of concept.
Gerity said senior design clinics offer experience that prepares students for a career.
"They are learning the most valuable lesson they can learn in higher education," he said. "It absolutely requires total teamwork. They recognize through real life, hands-on experience that each team member is important. You don't learn that from reading a book. It really gives students a leg up as they enter the industry."
The mini-baja team – perhaps the most high-profile team in the class – didn't win the national event last year. However; they finished a very respectable 17th overall out of 115 teams from major universities across North America and 3rd in the design presentation category. This year, the mini-baja team is aiming for continued improvement and a top 10 finish at nationals.


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NVIDIA ForceWare software unleashes the full power and features in NVIDIA's desktop, gaming, platform, workstation, laptop, multimedia, and mobile products. Delivering a proven record of compatibility, reliability, and stability with the widest range of games and applications, ForceWare software ensures the best experience with your NVIDIA hardware.
- Incredible 3D and video performance for all of your applications.
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- Robust product support for over ten unique operating systems.
- Continual product performance and feature updates for the life of your NVIDIA hardware.
This software requires XP 64.
# New in GeForce R326 Drivers
* Performance Boost – Increases performance by up to 19% for GeForce 400/500/600/700 series GPUs in several PC games vs. GeForce 320.49 WHQL-certified drivers. Results will vary depending on your GPU and system configuration. Here is one example of measured gains:
- GeForce GTX 770:
> Up to 15% in Dirt: Showdown
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* Supports multiple languages and APIs for GPU computing: CUDA C, CUDA C++, CUDA Fortran, OpenCL, DirectCompute, and Microsoft C++ AMP.
* Supports single GPU and NVIDIA SLI technology* on DirectX 9 and DirectX 10.


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[Intro: T.I. & Young Jeezy]
Crème de la crème, homie, top shelf you know
I like my beat down low, down low, down low, down low
Down low, down low, down low, I like my top let back
Let back, let back, let back let back, let back
Chea, you already know what this shit is nigga, remix nigga
Mannie Fresh, T.I.P what up, nigga? I got'cha nigga
I'ma show these niggas what to do on you, nigga
[Verse 1: Young Jeezy]
I let my chain hang low get that thing up on my waist
All them haters talking reckless tell 'em say it to my face
Concealed bankroll, yeah, I almost caught a case
It's the remix so Mannie Fresh drop the bass
I say now 28 inches got me sitting so high
Reach straight up through the clouds God damn I'm in the sky
Got my 87 zone, goddammit I'm fly
Bet you anything won't nann' nigga try it
I push the Yukon Wednesday, the drop top Monday
Ice cream Impala same color as a sundae
So you can miss me with that hating and that "He can't rap shit"
Tell them faggot-ass niggas wrap their lips around my dick
Goddamn my money's sick, hey, I need to see a doctor
Black on black Bentley call it "Phantom of the Opera"
Lemon lime drop top, I call it a Sprite
When I pull out the garage you can call it at night
[Hook x2: T.I.]
I like my beat down low and my top let back
Can see me ridin 24's with a chopper in the back
You like your Kenwood hot and your top let back
If your rims sit high and your windows pitch black
[Verse 2: Young Dro]
Dro, my trunk gon' break the damn law
I'm riding through the hood with eighths of damn raw
Them 27's tall but them eights are damn raw
Bitches know they see the platinum is gray like grandpa
Spray the Chevy all kind of sour apple colors
Diamonds up in my charm look like pineapple suckers
TEC-9 for some, MAC-90 for others
Lethal weapon on Ducati's, I got on my Danny Glovers
Nah, this ain't the movie, but I shot four brothers
And plus I gotta Chevelle that flop four colors
Cars without the covers, my beat down low
I let my rims sit high, I'm the best thing blowing now
Hook x2
[Verse 3: Big Kuntry]
I got my treble up high and my beat down low
I don't slam no doors, hop in where the roof go
What I need a roof fo', replace it with the sky
Streets be mine with that Georgia on my mind
I ride in the wettest paint, like I'm surfing on a tidal wave
Cocaine whip, yeah, straight out the microwave
Man in the trunk, sound like the man knockin'
Five pass rocking with stacks in my pockets
[Verse 4: B.G.]
I got money in my pocket and my mind on mo'
To hear myself think, I like my beat down low
Cigarello full of 'dro and the chevy two-toned
It's sitting on chromes, that's how I get my roll on
Gotta dip through the hood, you know Gizzle keep it real
I see some hot girls, so I'm a turn it up a lil'
Let them bounce to the music, ba-bounce to the beat
The top down, hop in and ride with a G
Hook x2
[Verse 5: T.I.]
Even though I like my beat down low and my top let back
Chrome feet down low and my impala wet black
Digi dash, hit the gas tell them niggas check that
Make them bitches sit back woofers give 'em wet cats
Coming down in a Chevy motor sound like it very tight
It is you can tell I hear the tire yelling er' light
808 ain't even kicking I bet you could still hear it
Lord forbid I cut it up, I bet I could let Phil hear it
Okay my money real big, choppers is still hid
They catch me with it fuck it I'm doing my lil bid
And my drop top riding with my Glock cocked riding
I'm looking for them niggas where they at stop hiding
[Outro: T.I.]
From the King Album.
One of T.I.'s more popular songs


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Standard ECMA-250
Private Integrated Services Network (PISN)
- Specification, Functional Model and Information Flows - Common
Information Additional Network Feature (ANF-CMNSD)
2nd edition (December 1998)
This Standard specifies the additional network feature Common Information (ANF-CMN), which is applicable to various basic services supported by Private Integrated Services Networks (PISN). Basic services are specified in Standard ECMA-142.
ANF-CMN is an additional network feature which enables the exchange of Common Information between entities acting on behalf of the two ends of a connection through a PISN. This Common Information is a collection of miscellaneous information that relates to the user or equipment at one end of a connection and includes one or more of the following: Feature Identifiers, Party Category, Equipment Identity. This information, when received by an entity, can be used for any purpose, e.g. as the basis for indications to the local user or to another network or in order to filter feature requests
Additional network feature specifications are produced in three stages, according to the method described in ETS 300 387. This Standard contains the stage 1 and stage 2 specifications of ANF-CMN. The stage 1 specification (clause 6) specifies the additional network feature as seen by users of the feature. The stage 2 specification (clause 7) identifies the functional entities involved in the additional network feature and the information flows between them.
The following file can be freely downloaded:
This Ecma publication is also approved as ISO/IEC 15771.
The previous replaced "historical" edition of this Ecma Standard is available here.


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The Koran/Sura CXIII — The Daybreak
Mecca or Medina — 5 Verses
In the Name of God, the Compassionate, the Merciful
SAY: I betake me for refuge to the Lord of the DAY BREAK
Against the mischiefs of his creation;
And against the mischief of the night when it overtaketh me;
And against the mischief of weird women;[40]
And against the mischief of the envier when he envieth.
[40] Lit. who blow on knots. According to some commentators an allusion to a species of charm. Comp. Virg. Ec. vi. But the reference more probably is to women in general, who disconcert schemes as thread is disentangled by blowing upon it. Suras cxiii. are called the el mouwwidhetani, or preservative chapters, are engraved on amulets, etc.
The Koran/Sura XCIV — The Opening The Koran/Sura CXIV — Men
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The Ithaca College Department of Theater Arts will present an original devised performance work, "Transformations," based on the poetry of Anne Sexton. Paula Murray Cole, an assistant professor of acting in the Department of Theater Arts, directs the production.
Tickets for "Transformations" are free but reservations are required. To reserve tickets for "Transformations" please e-mail email@example.com and indicate a first and second choice of performance date and time. All tickets are distributed on a first come, first served basis and must be picked up at least 15 minutes before the scheduled start of the performance. Performance times are Saturday April 12th at 8:00 pm, Sunday April 13th at 2:00 pm and 8:00 pm, and Monday April 14th at 6:00 pm. All performances will be held in Studio 2 in Dillingham Center.
An ensemble piece based on Sexton's unsettling poems, "Transformations" innovatively retells the fairy tales of The Brothers Grimm. Familiar tales such as Rumpelstiltskin, Red Riding Hood, and Cinderella will be explored in a new and unusual way. "Transformations" contains sexually explicit material and mature content, which some viewers may consider disturbing; viewer discretion is advised.
Cole, the facilitator and director, is very proud of the hard work and innovation the cast has put into the show. She states, "I have witnessed this wonderful group of young theatre artists create so many incredible moments of beauty, passion, sadness, outrage, laughter, fear and wonder…They have responded so courageously to my improvisation proposals, having only the vaguest of instructions to follow, along with my encouragement to, 'do what you think I mean!'''
The cast of "Transformations" includes, Laura Brennan '15, Mal Cherifi '15, Caelan Creaser '17, Jordan Dunn-Piltz '17, Kelly Fairbrother '15, Brianna Ford '16, Paul Alan Hogan '17, James Kerr '17, Natalee Merrill-Boyet '16, Jordan Pesci-Smith '17, Xavior Reyes '14, Jacob Shipley '17, Avery Sobczak '14, Michael Sullivan '16, and Melannie Vasquez '15. The "Transformations" artistic staff includes director Paula Murray Cole, stage manager David Kanter '15, and assistant stage manager Hannah Drew '16.
A nationally recognized professional theater-training program, the Department of Theater Arts attracts students from across the United States. Throughout the production season, undergraduate students present all aspects of theater in a professional model.
Dillingham Center proudly accommodates all patrons. Individuals with special needs are asked to contact (607)-274-3224 to request accommodations as soon as possible.


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Two fashion masterminds under one roof: Yohji Yamamoto and Jeremy Scott at the Y-3 Aftershow Party last Sunday in New York | © David X Prutting/BFAnyc.com #y3 #y3show #nyfw
Report by Stephanie LaCava on 10 September 2012.
There were shots of blue and then a surprising tropical print - were they lotuses? - running throughout the collection.
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Opposition continues to be heard to the new Middlebury municipal building proposal, some of it reasonable, but some of it apparently not based on the details of the plan itself.
Rather, some have cited past votes that supported keeping the current site as a rationale to say no to the selectboard's current proposal. Others expressing opposition seem to be miffed they were not included in the process.


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Urban Trial Freestyle is Now Free for PS Plus Members
PlayStation Plus members can now act out their high-flying bike trials dreams thanks to Urban Trial Freestyle becoming available for free.
A post on the US PlayStation Blog reveals that Urban Trial Freestyle has recently become free for download to PlayStation Plus members on the PlayStation Vita. Urban Trial Freestyle is just one of six Vita titles currently available to PlayStation Plus members. The other games that are free for Vita include Gravity Rush, Wipeout Pulse 2048, Oddworld: Stranger's Wrath HD, Uncharted: Golden Abyss and Sonic & All Stars Racing Transformed.
In Urban Trials Freestyle, players can run through cities, pulling off tricks and navigating areas with speed and style. Customization options make it so that your machine is powerful enough to take on the unforgiving urban terrain at a fast pace.
Check the link above to see what other games are included in the PlayStation Plus Instant Game Collection and which ones will become unavailable starting Jan. 7.


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"On this episode of Hot Rod Garage presented by Lincoln Tech we set out to build some dirt-cheap speed!"
CNC Machining (Computerized Numerical Control) plays a critical role in making parts for the IndyCars that race for the Schmidt Peterson Motorsports (SPM) team. Read More
A recap of the second year of the Schmidt Peterson Motorsports (SPM) Mentor Program, where Lincoln Tech students had the exciting opportunity to be part of an IndyCar pit crew. Read More
A closer look at Lincoln's Melrose Park campus, which maintains one of Lincoln most active alumni networks. Read More
Lincoln Tech's Columbia campus is launching two new programs to answer the region's call for trained culinary professionals - Culinary Arts and Food Services and International Baking and Pastry. Read More
5 steps that will help you become an exceptional electrician that employers will be eager to hire. Read More