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Hundreds of species of migratory birds
depend on riparian wetlands—narrow
strips of land bordering creeks, rivers
and other bodies of water—because of
the abundant food, water and cover they
provide. Riparian wooded areas provide
nesting habitat for large numbers of
resident and migratory bird species, and
during fall migration large numbers of
migratory birds use these areas as they
make their way south for the winter.
Riparian vegetation helps restore and
maintain water quality, acting as a
natural filter by removing sediments,
nutrients, fertilizers and other
pollutants from run off and groundwater
before it enters rivers and streams.
However, pollution can damage riparian
plants and the wetlands on which they
depend, reducing their effectiveness as
water filters.
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's
Environmental Contaminants Program
works to prevent contaminants such
as pollution from affecting fish and
wildlife and their habitats. Through
investigations, permit review and
habitat restoration, and by working
with other federal agencies and state
agencies, the Service works to minimize
exposure of natural resources to harmful
chemicals and pollution on public and
private lands, including riparian
Serious water pollution problems persist
nationwide. As of 1996, according to the
Environmental Protection Agency, some
40 percent of the nation's surveyed
rivers, lakes, and estuaries were too
polluted for basic uses such as fishing
and swimming.
Pollution enters our waters in many
different ways. Municipal waste
disposal, factory discharges, and oil or
chemical spills are "point-source" (or
"end of the pipe") pollution, which is
easier to detect and regulate because
we can easily recognize its origin and
monitor discharges.
In many cases we cannot clearly
determine the origin of pollution.
For example, agricultural pesticides,
fertilizers, oil, and livestock waste may
be carried by runoff and contaminate a
stream dozens of miles away. Pollutants
also may be carried long distances
through the air and deposited on land
and water by rain. These are forms of
"non-point-source" pollution, which is
much more difficult to detect and
Homeowners use up to 10 times more
chemical pesticides per acre on their
lawns than farmers and spend more per
acre, on average, to maintain their lawns
than farmers spend per acre on crops.
This contributes to non-point source
pollution in our streams and rivers.
If you use pesticides and other chemicals
to maintain your lawn and garden, you
can help reduce the amount of pollution
reaching our nation's waters by
changing the way you care for your
Choose non-chemical weed controls
whenever possible, including mechanical
and physical controls such as mulching
to avoid weed growth, spading, hoeing
or pulling up weeds.
Mowfrequently and set your lawnmowerat
21⁄2 to 3 inches. This encourages a
healthier, thicker lawn by providing grass
more surface area to take in sunlight and
therefore, more energy to extend its root
system. This helps grass survive drought,
tolerate insect damage, fend off disease,
and shade out weeds that are attempting
to germinate and grow.
Minimize fertilizer use. Over fertilization
is a common problem and excess
fertilizer will likely wash into creeks and
rivers. Help prevent pollution from
fertilizer by taking these actions:
Use compost to develop healthy soils
and reduce the need for chemical
Pesticides and Birds
U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service
Catch the
Migratory Bird
Day is May 8th
For a reasonable fee your County
Cooperative Extension Service can test
your soil to find out exactly what
nutrients it needs.
Watch the weather to make sure that
you do not apply fertilizers immediately
before a heavy rain.
Use organic ("slow-release") fertilizers
rather than synthetic ones. Apply
fertilizer when the soil is moist and
lightly water. This will help fertilizer
move into the root zone instead of
blowing or washing away.
Calibrate your applicator to make sure
you apply the correct amount of
Reduce your dependence on pesticides:
Minimize build up of pests,
automatically reducing the need for
pesticides, by moving piles of wood
away from the house, clearing away
litter, garbage and pet droppings, and
providing good drainage to prevent
standing water that will attract pests
such as mosquitoes.
Plant native grasses, shrubs and trees
(contact your County Cooperative
Extension Service for help in identifying
native plants). This will help decrease
the need for pesticides, fertilizers, and
excessive watering because native
plants are often hardier than non-native
plants and less susceptible to pests and
Put an assortment of plants in your
yard to increase biological diversity and
encourage a variety of beneficial
organisms that provide natural pest
Rotate the plants in your annual
garden to reduce pest buildup.
Grow plants that are natural insect
repellents, such as lemon balm, among
your flowers and vegetables to help keep
unwanted insects away.
Use selected pesticides and apply them
carefully. If you must use a chemical
pesticide, use one that is specifically
registered for your needs and has the
least environmental impact. Apply it in a
controlled and localized a manner to help
prevent contamination of surrounding
areas by aerial drift, runoff or other
means. Contact your County
Cooperative Extension Service or local
nursery for help in identifying pesticides
that most closely meet these criteria.
Always closely read and follow the
directions on the product label when
applying pesticides. Be aware that many
"organic" pesticides may be just as toxic
as synthetic pesticides.
Attract Birds. Birds play an important
role in pest control. Even leaf-eating
birds prefer nutritious insects when
building strength for parenthood. In
fact, insects are a major part of many
songbirds' diets. Attract more birds by:
planting native plants that provide
ample food, cover and shelter for birds
in you area (contact your County
Cooperative Extension Service for help
in identifying native plants that are
beneficial to local birds); and
placing a birdbath in the center of your
garden (birds can usually find enough
food, but often adequate water is hard
for them to come by).
Other Suggestions
Here are a few other ways you can help
reduce the amount of pollutants
entering our waterways:
Keep litter, pet wastes, leaves and
debris out of street gutters and storm
drains—these outlets drain directly into
lakes, streams, rivers and wetlands. Pet
wastes contain bacteria and viruses that
can threaten fish, wildlife and people.
Avoid dumping oil, antifreeze or other
household chemicals into storm drains or
sewers, down a drain or in the toilet.
Contact your local Solid Waste
Management Office to find out how to
dispose of these materials properly.
Reduce runoff on your property by
minimizing hard surfaces around your
home—concrete patios, for example—
and increasing the area covered by
vegetation that allows water to seep into
the ground.
Properly install and maintain your
septic system. Install your septic system
in the right place to avoid high traffic
areas and trees. Trampling and tree
roots can crack pipes or obstruct flow of
wastewater. Also, make sure your septic
system is inspected and emptied every 3
to 5 years. Malfunctioning or
overflowing septic systems can release
bacteria and nutrients into surface and
Surf the World Wide Web. Several
web sites can teach you more about
caring for your lawn and garden,
backyard wildlife conservation, and
reducing nonpoint source pollution.
Here are a few to get you started:
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's
Environmental Contaminants Program:
The Natural Resource Conservation
Service's Backyard Conservation:
The Natural Resource Conservation
Service's Lawn and Garden Care:
The U.S. EPA's Office of Wetlands,
Oceans and Watersheds:
The U.S. EPA's Office of Pesticide
Programs: http://www.epa.gov/
For more information, contact:
U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service
Office of Migratory Bird Management
4401 N. Fairfax Drive
Suite 634
Arlington, VA 22203
May 1999
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|Matt Walters
Courtesy: John Thomas, Athletic Media Relations
Release: 09/02/2011
Walters was named team captain for the 2011-12 season.
AS A JUNIOR (2010-11): Walters was the solid No. 5 and 6 player for the Razorbacks. He tallied eight wins overall and seven came in dual play alone. Early in the spring season, Walters won six of his first nine matches. The string of victories came against opponents from Army, SMU, Iowa, Santa Clara, Oklahoma, and Tulsa. In doubles, Walters served up a .500 record going 11-11 while teaming up with Hall Fess, Matt Hogan, Gregoire Lehmann, Chris Nott and Mike Ward throughout the season. Most of his time was split between Hogan and Nott with five of his wins coming with Hogan and two coming with Nott.
AS A SOPHOMORE (2009-10): Walters began his sophomore year with three consecutive wins in the fall. In doubles play, Walters collected three doubles wins with partners Hogan and Dmitry Lebedev. Wins with Hogan include a doubles win over a No. 53-ranked Virginia Tech duo. Walters had a spectacular winning streak in the spring, as he defeated seven straight opponents in a row. Walters and Matt Hogan started their doubles season with a win and followed it with a five game winning streak. Walters also paired with Dmitry Lebedev for two more wins in the spring. Walters completed the season with an overall singles record of 13-11 and a doubles record of 14-12.
AS A FRESHMAN (2008-09): In his first fall season as a Razorback, Walters opened the season with a win at the Navy Invitational, defeating Zach Nicholson 7-5, 6-4. At the ITA Central Region Championships, Walters tallied two victories over St. Louis University's Bryan Beasley and Tulsa's Rusty Turpin. He finished the season with a record of 7-4. In doubles, Walters tallied three wins for the Razorbacks, partnering with King, Smith, and Lebedev to the end the season with a 3-2 record. Walters made two appearances in his first dual season with the Razorbacks. He posted consecutive wins for the Razorbacks at the No. 5 position against opponents from Cowley College CC and Oral Roberts University. He ended the season with a 2-0 record.
HIGH SCHOOL: Walters played tennis and basketball during his four years at Valley View High School. He was named all-state in tennis from 2005-08. During his four years of tennis, Walters was state champion each year and reached the No. 5 ranking in the South Region. As a senior, Walters was named all-conference and all-state in basketball. Not only successful on the court, Walters graduated with honors and was a member of the National Honors Society.
PERSONAL: Walters was born on Oct. 30, 1989, in Jonesboro, Ark., to Tim and Linda Walters. He has a sister, Katie.
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Burt's Bees
Tinted Lip Balm
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Eyes: Brown
Skin: Fair-Medium; Dry, Normal
Hair: Red; Normal
I have this in rose and hibiscus. really nice as a lip balm, goes on like butter and moisturizes well. I wasn't reapplying every 5 min. has a sweet fruity smell, faint and only noticeable in the tube. the tint of color is just right for rosey, natural-looking lips.
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Eyes: Brown
Skin: Tan; Dry, Sensitive, Combination
Hair: Brown; Dry, Coarse
Not impressed with the tint.
When I saw that it would be tinted I thought it would be great. This balm does moisturize pretty well but it doesn't really tint and clumps a bit on your lips and sometimes tints a little too much...
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Eyes: Brown
Skin: Fair; Sensitive, Combination
Hair: Brown; Fine, Oily
Very moisturizing, but that's it.
I really wanted to like this lip balm but I really wasn't impressed. The only positive is that it is very moisturizing. It feels a bit thick on your lips but that seems to be the price you pay for moisture.
The biggest negative for me is the scent. It's HORRIBLE! It's like a combination of wax and cherry-flavored medicine. Thankfully the smell doesn't last very long once you apply it and you can't taste it either, but it's really strong when you open the tube. I don't know why they went with this scent instead of something like mint or vanilla, like many other brands do. I would prefer unscented balm to this fake cherry smell.
My second problem with this balm is that there is almost no pigmentation. I bought Red Dahlia, which looks like a rich dark red in the tube and looks invisible on my lips! I was really disappointed because I loved the color. I won't bother trying any other colors.
The bottom line is that this is a very moisturizing lip balm, but there is almost no color to it and it smells awful. VERY disappointing and absolutely not worth the $7 I paid for it! I can't even recommend this as a regular moisturizing balm because of the smell and high price tag. You can find cheaper lip balms that are just as moisturizing and smell/taste a lot nicer.
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Eyes: Green
Skin: Medium; Oily, Combination
Hair: Brown; Normal
My colour of balm is Pink Blossom. In tube it looks rich and very bright! The smell is sweet like lollipop and very pleasant. The texture of the balm is so soft, it has in composition Shea Butter, which is a valuable, nourishing addition to moisturizers for the reduction of wrinkles and to improve the elasticity of the skin and protect it against environmental aging. By applying the balm I feel how my lips start to get moistened. They look more healthy and attractive. I apply a thin layer on lips, because I like to add a light colour to lips. But applying 2-3 layers will make lips more rich. To sum it up, I can say, that the lip balm solves my 2 problems very well: it gives moistening and colour. This lip balm is 100% natural, it has beeswax and shea butter inside. It doesn't make lips sticky – it makes shiny. It is worth to try it!
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Eyes: Blue
Skin: Fair; Combination
Hair: Auburn; Dry
My go-to
I have this in Rose and I love the color. It looks totally natural, like I just have a very rosy mouth. I wear it in every season, but in winter, it literally does not leave my purse- I am very fair and it provides just the extra color to make me look alive. If I am looking extra pale, I even put it on my cheekbones as blush, and it looks great and lasts well. Very moisturizing, and has lasted me forever even with constant use. I will say that it does not stain your lips much, so if you're looking for something a bit longer-wearing, maybe opt for Baby Lips. But I really prefer this- it's much more moisturizing, and doesn't smell like candy.
I use this balm all the time. I wanted to find a good moisturizing product and this delivers. I live in the desert where chap stick is basically a necessity. The tint doesn't show as much as I'd like but once you put it on, your lips stay moisturized which is something I can't say about 80% of the other chap sticks I've used. Buy. It.
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Eyes: Green
Skin: Fair-Medium; Dry, Sensitive, Normal
Hair: Brown; Normal
Pretty good, should have gotten another color
I got this maybe last year, and thought the cardboard tube it came in was the actual size of the product- like a chubby stick. I was a little disappointed that it wasn't but got over it. The packaging/design/colors are cute- I like that they differentiated between this kind of product and their shimmers and balms. I got Tiger Lily, but realized I might have liked a different hue because this was more warm toned on my lips, and I have cooler undertones. So, I cast if off to the top shelves of my train case to use on potential future clients. I just tried it on again, after neglecting it for so long, and realized its still lightly tinted enough to not lean tooo warm for me. Of course I knew, then and now, that I could doctor this if I want, to get a more perfect color. I just feel silly that I let such a little factor deter me from enjoying the product. But you know how it is when you're not feeling a perfectly good product. Don't ya? ;) Product wise this is a great example of a tinted lip balm. Its super shiny on lips and leaves a great tint of color. Tiger Lilly would look amazing on medium-warm skin tones, I think, giving a "my lips but better" vibe. It feels very silky on the lips, has an interesting scent, and swatches well, a sort of salmon/coral hue. I like when a swatch is relatively vibrant because it lets you know if it will be pigmented enough on your lips (just a little trick that works for me, not on everyone, of course). This is almost the same color of another lip product that was a little warm on me- Palladio's herbal lip slix, in creme cocoa. Because the color turned me off initially I wasn't too eager to get other colors, and they aren't the cheapest, as is usual with Burt's stuff. If I can motivate myself to get excited about it more, I can fuss with it, but in any event, its a great product, shade issues aside. If these were on sale, I might snatch the other shades I KNOW would work on me, and If I'm "bad" I'll get a few, or at least one, at some point, anyway.
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Eyes: Hazel
Skin: Fair-Medium; Dry, Sensitive
Hair: Brown; Normal
Love it!
I love this product so much! Leaves my lips feeling so soft and kissable ;) Gives off a lovely tint and i recommend this to all my friends! Must buy product in my opinion <3
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Eyes: Blue
Skin: Fair; Sensitive, Combination
Hair: Brown; Normal
cannot stand the waxy smell it was uncomfortable for me but i loved the color!! Too bad :( i really wish i would have seen the review on this first because it was almost 5 dollars
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Pink Blossom, Hibiscus
These make for a pretty pout. I wear daily. A must! I had to buy these as soon as I could they only con I have is the price $$$ it's a little pricey for a lip balm.


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For most consumers, high-definition television has produced only high anxiety.
Entering this year, price tags on basic large-format home theater monitors are hovering at $3,000 or more, and prospects for owning that stunning plasma, LCD or DLP screen may seem as dim as the picture on that old black-and-white.
Chin up, videophiles.
At this month's Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, signs emerged that prices will slide rapidly by year-end.
Competition has kicked up as Dell, Gateway and other computer companies turn their attention to digital displays.
Intel, the world's largest microchip maker, joined the movement in Las Vegas. The company's leader said Intel will aggressively develop chips for big-screen, high-def televisions based on the Liquid Crystal on Silicon, or LCoS, technology.
Some observers scoffed at Intel as being overly optimistic, but the company says it expects to bring 50-inch high-definition sets, priced at less than $1,800, to the marketplace by next year.
Other economic forces are at work. Chinese and Southeast Asian factories are boosting production of flat panels for LCD and plasma units, potentially depressing prices.
Samsung opened CES by unveiling a 57-inch LCD set. Previously, manufacturing issues had limited LCD televisions to 46 inches diagonally, leaving the large display market to plasma alone. That should also force down prices.
The battle of technologies also will push makers to add features to give their sets the edge over rivals. That trend appeared all across the 1.4 million square feet of CES exhibits.
Epson, for example, showed up with a pair of LCD projection sets that also house memory card slots, a printer and a CD-rewritable drive. The configuration permits users to archive photos to CD simply by punching commands on the remote control. No computer necessary. Epson's 47-inch model will sell for about $3,499; a 57-inch model is $3,999. Both will ship in March, the company said.
Philips introduced an add-on technology dubbed "Ambilight." Basically, it is a set of lights positioned behind its flat-screen models that change colors in sync with the dominant color on the screen. An ocean on screen triggers a soft blue glow. A raging fire changes the glow to red. The company calls the effect "surround sound for your eyes."
Other digital televisions sported Wi-Fi connections and DVD players. And Sharp introduced what it is calling the world's first line of LCD TVs, with built-in TiVo-like digital video recording features and two PC-card slots. The slots let users record TV programming onto a portable hard drive or wirelessly connect to a home computer network. The 15- and 20-inch models, with suggested prices of $1,399 and $1,899 respectively, will be available later this year.
As LCD sets move up in size, plasma keeps raising the bar. CES marked the American debut for Samsung's 76-inch plasma panel. No pricing or availability was released.
Texas Instruments and its DLP chips also made waves. DLP (digital light processor) televisions can be cheaper, but big-screen versions have tended to be too thick for hanging on the wall.
At CES, however, Thomson presented DLP-powered high-definition sets that are less than seven inches deep. The RCA Scenium Profiles line, including 50- and 61-inch models, will be available at retail stores this fall for $8,999 and $9,999.
Analysts are abuzz over the potential of this slimmed-down DLP, which uses a combination of lenses to collapse the rear-projection mechanism. A large screen weighs less than 130 pounds and will challenge plasma and LCD sets in a whole new way, many predict.
The Sceniums are as visually stunning as the competition. A black crystalline screen frame containing the picture is cradled against a silver backdrop, much like a painting on an easel. The result is a dramatic "floating picture" that visually suspends the image as a separate element of the cabinet.
The transition to digital television is accelerating as prices drop. According to figures released by the Consumer Electronics Association, sales of digital television products made up $6.1 billion of U.S. industry revenue in 2003 on sales of 4 million units. That's a 44 percent increase in dollar sales and a jump of 56 percent in total units over 2002.
Right now, plasma televisions make up the majority of the sets sold. But, given the developments showcased at CES, things may change - and fast.
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Chlorine Bleach or Oxygen Bleach?
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- Written by Steven J. Tinker
Several key factors in the laundry industry have seen major changes in the last several years. Polyester fabrics have become more dominant vs. cotton. Today, 100 percent spun poly fabrics are replacing cotton/poly blends in many applications. Tunnel washers are becoming more prominent as smaller, less efficient plants are being consolidated and upgraded. Water and energy conservation and wastewater quality are a greater concern.The nature of detergents is being changed to meet the new challenges in the industry, with more emphasis on surfactant cleaning and a reduction in the use of harsh alkaline builders.
But one area in laundry chemistry has been left unexamined in light of all these changes, and that is: What bleach will work best for my operation?
Let's look at the pros and cons of the two major bleaches, chlorine and oxygen. (We will limit this discussion to liquid bleaches.) There are several areas that we should consider: Bleaching efficiency, fabric safety, storage requirements and employee safety, and environmental concerns.
Bleaching efficiency: First, let's review the function of bleach. In laundry applications bleach is primarily a stain removal agent. As such, bleaching is best done after the bulk of the soil is removed form the fabric and flushed away. Bleach cycles in traditional washers are usually done "in the clear" or in fresh water so that excessive amounts of dissolved soils won't react with the bleach before it can react with the stains remaining on the fabric. Bleaches oxidize stain molecules, breaking them up into smaller, more soluble molecules that can be washed away. Or bleaches will react with colored stains making them colorless.
Liquid chlorine bleach chemically is a solution of sodium hypochlorite, usually about 12 percent active as chlorine. In a traditional wash application chlorine bleach is applied at a rate of 75-150 parts per million (ppm) of active chlorine, in a wash temperature of 140-150°F, at a pH of 10.2-10.8. Chlorine bleach will become more aggressive as the pH decreases and less aggressive as the temperature decreases. So some have recommended low temperature (90-120°F) bleaching be done at a lower pH, around 9.8-10.5, to maintain bleaching efficiency. The potential drawback with this bleaching method is creating an over-aggressive bleaching environment that may damage some fabrics.
Liquid oxygen bleach chemically is hydrogen peroxide, and can be as high as 35 percent, which calculates to about 16.5 percent active oxygen. Oxygen bleaches differ from chlorine bleaches in the most efficient application. Generally oxygen bleaches are used at a little higher level, about 100-200 ppm activity. And, they need higher temperature and higher pH to be activated. The recommended levels are temperatures of 160-180°F and pH of 10.8-11.8. Unlike chlorine, oxygen bleaches become less aggressive as the pH decreases. However, like chlorine, oxygen also becomes less aggressive as the temperature decreases. Since oxygen bleaches work well at high pHs, in many situations you can combine the detergent and bleach steps for a more efficient wash formula. And tunnel washers that may have a limited number of modules may benefit from oxygen bleach, as you can combine the detergent and bleach operations in one zone of the tunnel.
Fabric safety: Chlorine bleach is generally considered to have a greater potential to damage cotton-based fabrics. Cotton can easily be oxidized by chlorine when it is applied wrong, creating a weakness in the fiber that can lead to thin areas or to excessive linting. Cotton is especially vulnerable to damage when chlorine bleaches are not properly rinsed out of the fabric. And a residual of just a few part per million of chlorine in the fabric can be a major problem when a sour is added to the final rinse, dropping the pH to under 7.0. This activates the chlorine to its most aggressive chemical form, and can cause significant damage to cotton. So it is always a good idea to use an "anti-chlor" to neutralize residual chlorine before the sour step in the wash formula.
Chlorine bleach, when used at lower temperatures (90-120ºF) and increased chlorine concentrations (200 ppm) at the proper pH of 9.8 10.5 will give excellent results, with very little tensile strength loss. This method is used in tunnel washers for bleaching in the rinse zone with great success. It also applies to conventional washer bleaching as well. This low temperature chlorine bleaching method is often utilized in Europe. It is very important to use an anti-chlor with this method to avoid potential fabric damage caused by chlorine carryover into the sour operation.
Polyester fibers are generally unaffected by chlorine or by oxygen bleaches. However some permanent press finishes on fabrics can react with chlorine and possibly retain the chlorine in the fiber, causing a yellowing of the fabric.
Oxygen bleaches are sometimes referred to as "color-safe" bleaches. However, oxygen bleaches can be as aggressive on fibers and dyes as chlorine bleaches, if applied in inappropriate methods. But, generally oxygen bleaches are safer on fabrics because they are "deactivated" by the low pH of the sour step. And when dried, oxygen bleaches degrade to water and oxygen, which will safely evaporate away without damaging the fabric.
Storage requirements and employee safety: Concentrated chlorine bleach solutions a very unstable. They actually begin to slowly degrade immediately after they are manufactured. The degradation can be accelerated by storing at high temperatures (over 90°F). Exposure to sunlight will also increases degradation. And contact with organic material or metals are also detrimental to stability. In the concentrated form, chlorine bleach can be very dangerous if accidentally mixed or contaminated with an acidic product, such as a laundry sour. This can cause rapid release of chlorine gas, which is toxic.
Oxygen bleach is much more stable than chlorine bleach. However, it is good practice to store in a cool place, out of direct sunlight. With proper storage, most oxygen bleaches can be stable, and not lose activity, for a year or more. Oxygen bleach can become rapidly unstable if it is contaminated with metals or organic materials. Concentrated hydrogen peroxide, when contaminated with incompatible materials can release oxygen and hydrogen gases, which can be an explosive combination.
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The Record Exchange & Treefort Music Fest Presents
Secret Treefort In-Store No. 4: Camper Van Beethoven
Once again, The Record Exchange and Treefort Music Fest are planning a series of Secret Treefort In-stores during the festival, and we're pleased to announce our show schedule.
The first secret in-store will take place right before the official festival kick-off with Finn Riggins next door at Neurolux.
Thursday, March 21, 5 p.m.
Friday March 22, 4 p.m.
Saturday, March 23, 3 p.m.
Sunday, March 24, 4:30 p.m.
All Record Exchange Secret Treefort In-stores are free and all ages, and a Treefort pass is not required to attend (but you really should get one because this festival is gonna rule — we have them for sale at the store).
The RX and Treefort will announce the artist on the morning of March 21 via social media and The Record Exchange email list.
Sun, Mar 24 | 4:30 PM
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How to keep technology firms in Hawaii
David G. Watumull
The tourism industry has helped fuel Hawaii's economic resurgence over the last few years. That's a good thing.
Possible unfitting behavior toward women should not be ignored
The State Senate Women's Caucus
The intent of the Women's Caucus memo that resulted in a second confirmation hearing for Circuit Judge Michael Wilson was to address the concerns of misconduct toward women in the workplace that recently surfaced.
Hawaii has lost its edge as dreamy tropical paradise
Franco Mancassola
We have seen it all before. Hawaiian Airlines is cutting some Asian routes that it recently launched and reducing frequencies on others. Are we surprised?
Confidentiality allows Bar members to speak freely
Barry A. Sullivan
One of my law partners sits on the Judicial Selection Commission (JSC), which submitted Circuit Judge Michael Wilson as qualified for nomination to the Hawaii Supreme Court.
Fireworks ban has improved Honolulu — don't forget that
Lee Donohue
So City Councilman Ikaika Anderson wants to amend the current fireworks law. How quickly we forget those eardrum-breaking "KABOOMS" that started two to three weeks before New Year's Eve.
Support the Thirty Meter Telescope?
Chris Peterson
The Thirty Meter Telescope (TMT) proposed for construction on Mauna Kea is something the people of Hawaii should support. It would keep the astronomical facilities in Hawaii at the forefront of research capabilities for decades to come.
Hawaii's ecosystem harmed by building on Mauna Kea
Jonathan Kamakawiwo'ole Osorio
We must not understand the University of Hawaii Board of Regents' vote to approve a sublease for the Thirty Meter Telescope (TMT) on Mauna Kea as a vote for "science."
Health care transformation on the right path
Dr. Virginia Pressler
While much attention is focused on the politicization of the federal Affordable Care Act and the struggles faced by the local nonprofit Hawaii Health Connector, great advances are being made to transform health care in Hawaii.
GMO crops reduce use of pesticides
Peter J. Davies
At a recent special meeting on pesticides hosted by the North Shore Neighborhood Board, a statement was made that the use of GMO crops represented a "pesticide-centered technology." This is a totally false statement; nothing could be further from the truth.
Kakaako among districts enduring 'Brooklynization'
Froma Harrop
Many American cities now enjoy an amazing reversal of fortune. Once hollowed-out shells mainly for those too poor to move or those so rich they didn't have to deal with the poor cities are again filling up with educated and aspiring young people.
Land between ranges could be Oahu's future breadbasket
Dan Nakasone
Each year the world adds nearly 80 million people. That's 219,000 more people to feed tonight. And that will be repeated tomorrow night with another 219,000 people to feed.
Neither society nor the system should give up on any single kid
David Hipp
Juvenile justice has little mass appeal. No political race has ever been won or lost based on a juvenile justice platform. So, members of Hawaii's juvenile justice community are pleased the public is discussing the issue.
Art definitely belongs among core disciplines
John Nippolt
I quit the teaching business on the last day of August 2013. Retired. I closed the door behind me. I was done with it, and I am. Except for this... Near the end, public school teachers were being introduced to Danielson training, the current educational reform obligation.
Put city's housing assistance where it can do the most good
Ernest Y. Martin
Recent polls by the Honolulu Star-Advertiser and Hawaii News Now clearly show that most of our residents believe the city's homeless problem has gotten worse.
No roof? 'Community solar' can help
Richard Wallsgrove
Heard about community solar? The idea is simple. It allows anyone to hui up with others and benefit from solar panels installed anywhere on the grid — not just your own roof. Your share of the energy shows up as a lower electric bill.
Support efforts to modernize electric grid
John White and Bruce Ekimura
Solar power is playing a growing part in helping us find and maintain a balance between human needs and the preservation of the natural environment.
Current teacher evaluation system incredibly faulty
Alan Isbell
There's a classic line from the movie "Die Hard," after several Federal Bureau of Investigation agents take over from the local constabulary to corral some terrorists and manage only to blow themselves up: "Guess we need more FBI guys," one of the locals comments.
Public input increasingly scorned at 'public' hearings
Jim Shon
The profound disrespect illustrated by "Hanohano-gate," where one legislator's rude behavior made headlines, has triggered a more thoughtful discussion over what to expect of public officials.
Health Connector needs a sustainability plan
Gerry Silva
Consumers and taxpayers are eyeing two important deadlines for the Hawaii Health Connector, the insurance marketplace established by the state Legislature in 2011 to provide access to health policies under the Affordable Care Act (ACA).
Tip credit is just a subsidy to employers from their workers
Rev. Bob Nakata
The minimum wage for Hawaii is $7.25 an hour, or $7 an hour for tipped workers because of the tip credit, which is 25 cents. What's a tip credit?
Loopholes let legislators and others duck ethics concerns
Piilani Kaopuiki
In 1967, the fourth state Legislature passed Act 463, now popularly known as the State Ethics Code. This important law governs all appointed and elected officials, protecting and informing both the public and the public servant about expected standards of conduct.
Raising the state ethics bar
Daniel J. Mollway
Since we are in the midst of another legislative session where ethics and lobbying reform legislation seem again to be dead on arrival, some comments about how governmental ethics is handled here in Hawaii are in order to help the public better understand the nature and magnitude of the problems we face — and perhaps what can be done to better the situation.
Niihau owners not getting any return for property taxes they've been paying
Soulee Stroud and Clayton Hee
In life, the reasonable assumption is you get what you pay for. Put another way, you pay for what you get. Property taxes, for example, provide the means for each of the four county governments to provide basic services.
Give judges and probation officers tools needed to help juvenile offenders
Judge R. Mark Browning
Every day, Family Court judges across Hawaii administer justice in cases involving some of our youngest citizens. This is no small task.
Tie salary raise for schools chief to clear performance goals
Laura H. Thielen
My one victory as a member of the state Board of Education was creating a performance contract for the schools superintendent.
Prison parole officials have too much discretion
David T. Johnson
The recent Star-Advertiser article on the Hawaii Paroling Authority could have shined much-needed light on one of this state's most powerful and least accountable criminal justice institutions ("Reduced prison time angers victims' families," Feb. 9).
Presidential center belongs where the president was born
Lt. Gov. Shan Tsutsui
Late last month, President Barack Obama launched a nonprofit foundation to evaluate proposals for his presidential library.
Don't let privacy fears ground Hawaii's well-established hobby aircraft community
Steve Bunting
With Amazon's announcement of a drone delivery service, the Federal Aviation Administration's recent inclusion of Hawaii in its drone test program, and the frequent news of drone strikes in war zones, it seems impossible to get away from hearing about drones these days.
Drones take to Hawaii skies
Larry Osborn
Recently the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) selected six sites to serve as test ranges to "allow the agency to develop research findings and operational experiences to help ensure the safe integration of UAS (unmanned aircraft systems) into the nation's airspace."
HECO policy blocking transition to solar
Will Walker
I'm a victim of Hawaiian Electric Co.'s anti-solar policies, and I'm shocked at the negligence it has displayed with little oversight or regulation. As a professional investigator, I've spent thousands of hours reviewing cases against businesses accused of wrongdoing.
Land board needs to toe line in sand
Joan Conrow
The ocean itself draws the proverbial line in the sand, leaving a debris line of sodden sticks, coral chunks, shells and bits of plastic each time it washes up onto the shore.
Vog-related workers' compensation case properly decided
Wayne H. Mukaida
The Hawaii Supreme Court case of my client, Lynedon Van Ness, involving workers' compensation and the exacerbation of his asthma because of vog, has been misinterpreted by many.
Support bills to end jailing juvenile offenders for life
Christiaan Mitchell
Did you know that there is a country that has sentenced thousands of children to die in prison? And did you know that that country is the only nation in the world that still locks its children up and throws away the key, in clear violation of international human rights law?
Rail system should go back to the original 'preferred' route
Robert Rodman
Publishing article after article and letters to the editor repeatedly asserting that Oahu's rail project ending at the Ala Moana Center will free up H-1 traffic jams is a disservice to our community. There is a term for this type of activity: "brainwashing."
Pedestrians take crosswalk safety for granted
Frank L. Tabrah, M.D.
Pedestrian deaths and injuries in marked crosswalks should grab everyone's attention. Why do pedestrians in hopefully "safe" marked crosswalks so often meet with injury or death? Why is there real risk, and how can the pedestrian improve chances of crossing alive?
How about foster care for homeless?
Linda Maruyama Kunimitsu
On the last Sunday of 2013, a church member attended our morning service with her 20-year-old, 6-foot, 250-pound grandson, who towered above her 5'2" frame.
Law of Splintered Paddle should apply to Hawaii's homeless
Derek H. Kauanoe
House Bill 1889 is worthy of support from Hawaii residents and state lawmakers because it is a step in the right direction for dealing with our growing homelessness issue in a manner consistent with our rich history.
Digital devices help accelerate love of learning
Lisa Nagamine
In today's digital age, we're allowing students to access learning by using today's tools for classroom innovation.
2014 is Hawaii's 'climate moment' as well
Jacqueline Kozak Thiel
With rising seas threatening the only home he's ever known, President Christopher Loeak of the Republic of the Marshall Islands recently declared to the world, "2014 is Our Climate Moment."
2014 is Hawaii's 'climate moment' as well
Jacqueline Kozak Thiel
With rising seas threatening the only home he's ever known, President Christopher Loeak of the Republic of the Marshall Islands recently declared to the world, "2014 is Our Climate Moment."
Farmers are the 1 percent we need
Chris Manfredi
Agriculture in Hawaii is under attack. At a time when our interest in food is extremely high, some people are choosing to demonize farmers and ranchers.
Educator support vital to sustain student gains
Ronn Nozoe
Hawaii's public school students are achieving at remarkable levels — and in some areas, at levels never before seen here. In 2013, our fourth- and eighth-graders made among the highest gains in the nation in reading and math performance.
HCDA represents developers, not community
Sharon Moriwaki and Bernard Nunies
Kakaako's state Rep. Scott Saiki has introduced eight bills to rein in — and even abolish — the Hawaii Community Development Authority. About time. This agency has been destroying our community — the way a rogue City Council ruined Waikiki in the 1970s — instead of implementing plans that "meet the highest needs and aspirations of Hawaii's people."
Don't rush into legalizing marijuana
Richard Kelley
One of the forces driving tourism is people's desire to experience something they cannot find at home. Those living in the mountains like traveling to the seashore. Some look for a different culture -- Americans traveling to China, Japanese to Europe, etc.
Coastal management needs review
Chip Fletcher on behalf of the Hawaii Shore and Beach
Preservation Association As a group of engineers, scientists, planners and community representatives concerned with management of the Hawaiian shoreline, we note that severe erosion, such as on Oahu's North Shore, has occurred before and is likely to occur again.
Local control is best way to subdue abusive agribusiness
Gary Hooser
Taking away county authority to regulate agriculture and/or pesticides is both bad policy and bad politics. Last year Monsanto and its friends at the state Legislature attempted to slip through Senate Bill 727, literally taking away the counties' right to protect health and life.
Only real, live people should have say in our elections
R. Elton Johnson III and Will Best
In the 2012 election cycle, individuals and groups not directly connected to candidates spent over a billion dollars of so-called "independent expenditures" to influence the outcome of the elections — more than five times the amount spent in the 2008 election, according to the Center for Responsive Politics.
Teacher evaluations are not the solution
Corey Rosenlee
There is a myth that Hawaii's schools are filled with bad teachers protected by the Hawaii State Teachers Association at the expense of students.
Poor stewardship by UH leadership has turned into an embarrassment
Matthew C. Tuthill
While local media outlets have provided some details concerning the University of Hawaii Cancer Center and Director Michele Carbone, the real story behind this debacle, and numerous others, is the persistently questionable leadership decisions within the university system.
HCDA helping developers build cohesive gathering places
Anthony Ching
For 37 years, the Hawaii Community Development Authority (HCDA) has focused on the vision that is coming to life in Kakaako today — one of creating vibrant communities in underutilized urban areas.
More reforms needed to assure educational success
Dee Jay Mailer and Mitch D'Olier
Hawaii families have much to celebrate. Public school children today learn a grade-and-a-half more content compared to 10 years ago. U.S. Education Secretary Arne Duncan termed Hawaii's gains on the recent National Assessment of Educational Progress "noteworthy" -- and we wholeheartedly agree.
Caregivers deserve more appreciation
Constante A. Domingo
Caregivers in Hawaii want to start the year with optimism. There are reasons for this. The state economy is improving, and Hawaii has an $844 million budget surplus.
Sad truth is our prosecutors don't always wear white hats
David T. Johnson
In the ongoing federal trial of six persons accused of trafficking methamphetamines, U.S. District Court Judge Leslie Kobayashi recently ruled that despite Assistant U.S. Attorney Jonathan Loo's repeated failures to disclose evidence to the defense that he was legally and ethically obligated to disclose, she will not dismiss the case against the defendants.
Bus advertising revenue deserves a public discussion
Michael D. Formby
Mayor Kirk Caldwell, like The Outdoor Circle, strongly opposes billboards in Hawaii. However, as mayor representing all of Oahu's residents, including 220,000-plus daily bus riders, the mayor has an obligation to ask the tough questions, get the facts and make informed decisions.
Commit to helping those most in need
U.S. Rep. Colleen Hanabusa
As Hawaii enters the New Year, our focus should remain on preserving and developing the values and character that have allowed us to enjoy supportive, enriching lives, and maintaining the promise of Hawaii for the future.
Bring spirit of aloha to halls of Congress
U.S. Rep. Tulsi Gabbard
It has been just over a year since we lost one of Hawaii's greatest servant leaders and an iconic American hero, U.S. Sen. Daniel Inouye.
Middle-class families need cost-of-living relief
U.S. Sen. Brian Schatz
In Hawaii, we know family comes first and generations take care of each other. We need to make sure our policies reflect these values and to help families who feel stretched thin attain economic security.
Mend the safety net, advance early education
U.S. Sen. Mazie Hirono
President Barack Obama recently said that "what drives me … as an American is to make sure that every striving, hardworking, optimistic kid in America has the same incredible chance that this country gave me."
UH law school graduates can sleep easy knowing their degrees are highly valued
Avi Soifer
What's the point of going to law school if you will face a big tuition bill and declining job prospects? That was the question posed in Nanea Kalani's excellent story, "Law less alluring as field of study" (Star-Advertiser, Dec. 23).
Office on Early Learning working on plan to help more 4-year-olds prepare for school
Georgenne "GG" Weisenfeld
As director of the Executive Office on Early Learning, I am tasked with identifying programs to help prepare children for kindergarten and finding ways the state can support this effort.
Save the sale of the city's affordable rental housing
The Rev. Bob Nakata
With apologies to all who worked so hard to preserve the city of Honolulu's stock of affordable rental housing in perpetuity, many of us have lost sight of how critical this affordable rental housing is for the people of Honolulu making $50,000 or less annually.
Children deserve high-quality, public early education
Wil Okabe
We appreciate the Honolulu Star-Advertiser's interest and recent article on the Hawaii State Teachers Association's (HSTA) legislative priorities for 2014 ("HSTA backs pre-kindergarten plan," Dec. 24).
Improving school disciplinary policies would improve juvenile justice system
Lorenn Walker
Thank you for the editorial on the need to reform our juvenile justice system and endorsing the recommendations of the Hawaii Juvenile Justice Working Group that I served on ("Juvenile justice system needs reform," Star-Advertiser, Our View, Dec. 18).
What to look for in the next UH president
Amarjit Singh
The new University of Hawaii president must be like Hans Christian Andersen's emperor in new clothes — transparent, but not at all as foolish or incompetent.
UH Board of Regents taking its duties seriously
James Lee
The University of Hawaii Board of Regents takes seriously its duty to formulate policy and exercise jurisdiction over the operation of Hawaii's only public university.
'Hour of Code' a timely wake-up call for schools
Jan Iwase
Educating a new generation of our workforce means providing the tools and skills necessary for students to succeed globally in the future.
Do you favor making kindergarten mandatory in Hawaii?
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4.5-star luxury hotel in Adelaide near Victoria Square
This luxury hotel is located in the heart of Adelaide, walking distance from Victoria Square, Adelaide Central Market, and Rundle Mall. Also nearby are Government House and Art Gallery of South Australia.
Hotel Features
In addition to a restaurant, Adina Apartment Hotel Adelaide Treasury features an indoor pool. Other amenities include a bar/lounge and wireless Internet access (surcharge).
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- General
In addition to an indoor pool, Adina Apartment Hotel Adelaide Treasury provides a spa tub, a sauna, and a fitness center. The hotel offers a restaurant. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. High-speed wired and wireless Internet access is available for a surcharge.
Event facilities include conference/meeting rooms and small meeting rooms. This luxury hotel also offers tour/ticket assistance, laundry facilities, and dry cleaning/laundry services.
Adina Apartment Hotel Adelaide Treasury is a smoke-free property.
- Air-conditioned public areas
- Total number of rooms - 79
- Number of floors - 2
- ATM/banking
- Babysitting or childcare
- Bar/lounge
- Multiple large conference rooms
- Dry cleaning/laundry service
- Elevator/lift
- Event catering
- Express check-out
- Fitness facilities
- Tours/ticket assistance
- Wireless Internet access - surcharge
- Wired (high-speed) Internet access - surcharge
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- Multiple small meeting rooms
- Parking nearby
- Parking nearby (surcharge)
- Patio
- Porter/bellhop
- Restaurant
- Room service (limited hours)
- Number of meeting/conference rooms - 3
- Sauna
- Smoke-free property
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Available in all rooms: Wireless Internet access (surcharge), Wired high-speed Internet access (surcharge)
Available in some public areas: Wireless Internet access - surcharge, Wired (high-speed) Internet access - surcharge
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Parking nearby, Parking nearby (surcharge)
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- Pay movies
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Treasury Restaurant - This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
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An indoor pool and a spa tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a sauna and a fitness center.
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Check-in time starts at 2 PM
Special check-in instructions:
This hotel will place a credit/debit card pre-authorization for any bookings where payment for the stay will be made on site instead of at the time of booking. For more details, please contact the office using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
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Check-out time is 10 AM
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Accepted at this hotel: Cash not accepted, American Express, Diners Club, JCB International, MasterCard, Visa
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Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.
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- Breakfast fee: AUD 12.50 per person (approximately)
- Fee for in-room wireless Internet: AUD 24.95 (for 24 hours, rates may vary)
- Fee for in-room high-speed Internet (wired): AUD 24.95 (for 24 hours, rates may vary)
- Self parking fee: AUD 14 per stay
- Deposit: AUD 50 per night
- Crib (infant bed) fee: AUD 5 per night
- Rollaway bed fee: AUD 40 per night
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I worked at Bemis
Pros – Global company that has a small company family feel to it. Bemis allows most employees to leave to take care of family or personal issues with no questions asked. Company is progessive with technology which allows you to work with a lot of great technologies. Very little micromanagement which allows you the freedom to do your job without someone staring over your shoulder all of the time. They tend to give you "cost of living" increase every year.
Cons – IT does not have a ton of visibility from the Senior Level Management which allows for a lack in urgency in keeping up with needs especially in the facilities. This is also caused by the fact that IT has done such a good job of meeting the needs of the company that there is no perceived problem. The separation of IT between Neenah and Oshkosh creates a disconnect between what to two areas are working on which can cause issues. Certain divisions or departments have too leniency to do their own things which creates support issues and undermines policies. Salaries tend to be 10-20% below industry for the size of the company. No review process just standard raises.
Advice to Senior Management – Keep the great environment and add value by giving IT the tools they need. Do a salary review based on what the employees are doing not what their title is and compare it to the rest of the industry. Get IT department back to one facility.
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Deborah Seabrook
Contract Academic Staff; Music Therapy, Supervisor; Special Member of Lauriers Graduate Faculty
Contact InformationEmail: firstname.lastname@example.com
Office Location: A207
Academic Background
MMT: Wilfrid Laurier University
BMT: Wilfrid Laurier University
Music Therapist Accredited (MTA)
As a music therapy clinician and educator, Deborah explores the interface between music therapy and mental health. In addition to her role at Wilfrid Laurier Univeristy, Deborah provides supervision for professional music therapists and music therapy interns from across Canada seeking accreditation with the Canadian Association for Music Therapy. Deborahs past research investigated the experience of clinical improvisation through arts-based methodology. Deborah maintains a private practice in music therapy specializing in mental health and trauma recovery.
Additional Information
Recent Scholarly Activities:
Hospice and Palliative Care Ontario Conference: April 2013, Toronto, ON, Presentation: Family-Centered Music Therapy in Palliative Care. Co-presented with Sara Klink.
Canadian Association for Music Therapy Conference: May 2011, Montréal, QC, Presentation: Modeling Wellness: The Challenge and Necessity of Teaching Self-Care to Music Therapy Students.
Voices; A World Forum for Music Therapy 10 (1): January 2010. Journal article: Reflections on change in arts-based research: The experience of two music therapists. Co-authored with Dr. Carolyn Arnason.
Canadian Association for Music Therapy Conference: May 2009, Ottawa, ON, Presentation: Whats Professional is Personal: A Music Therapists Journey in Long-Term Care.
Nordic Music Therapy Conference: April 2009, Aalborg, DK, Presentation: A World of Our Creation: Experiences of Consciousness in Clinical Improvisation.
Hamilton Qualitative Health Research Conference: 2008, Hamilton, ON, Presentation: Unknowable by other means: Arts-based qualitative studies in improvisational music therapy. Co-presented with Dr. Carolyn Arnason.