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The Best Wheeleez Folding Beach Cart for Your Needs
The Wheeleez beach cart is a lightweight, load-bearing vehicle used on beaches, construction sites, sports fields and other unstable surfaces.
Wheeleez Folding Beach Cart
The Wheeleez mini folding beach cart is your perfect load-bearing companion, be it at the beach, park, farm, garden, construction site or sports field. This versatile folding Wheeleez beach cart is useful for carrying bulky equipment, such as coolers, chairs, sensitive cameras, sound equipments and sunshades. They prove extremely handy during outdoor parties, picnics or fishing when one needs to carry one's paraphernalia.
Wheeleez Folding Beach Cart: Features
The balloon wheels of the Wheeleez folding beach carts are soft but tough, which helps in dispersing weight evenly over a large surface. This unique feature enables it to be easily driven on sensitive, unstable terrain, such as sand, soft mud and soggy grounds. Some other typical features of these versatile wheeleez beach carts are:
- Lightweight, portable and easy to store
- Push or pull feature enables easy transportation of heavy goods
- Tough, tubular steel body with resistance to beach air saltiness and humidity
- Epoxy powder coated finish for enhanced durability and appeal
Wheeleez Folding Beach Cart: Availability on Our Website
You will find a range of Wheeleez beach carts on our website. Apart from the regular ones, we also offer small-sized or Mini Wheeleez folding beach carts for those who have limited storage space at home. Their reduced size ensures more compact storage, yet with the same efficiency level.
You can purchase the choicest Wheeleez folding beach cart, Wonder Wheeler Beach Cart and other beach accessories in varied styles and designs, at our website, where you'll find the most affordable rates.
Wide wheeled beach carts for easy movement
There is nothing like a day spent swimming in sea water, playing volley ball in the sand or lying in the sun to get a good tan. A beach day out is incomplete without various accessories like towels, beach umbrella, toys, lounger, chaise or a chairs that are must have to spend an enjoyable day on the beach. Even though these accessories are quite portable, yet they need to be carried to the beach using some mode in order to avoid any inconvenience to people. Even if the car is parked very near to the beach, one has to move back and forth many times to get various things which have been brought.
In case one is accompanied by lot of people, there would not be much of a problem for the transportation of such beach accessories. However, with a single person trying to carry such accessories all by himself can be quite troublesome. Moreover, it is extremely difficult to walk in the sand which can cause difficulties in carrying the baggage without any help. It becomes very tiring even before the day starts. It would be therefore feasible and convenient to get some support by making use of beach carts that can enable one to transport the baggage to the desired spot.
When new equipment is to be bought many points are to be kept in mind. List out the functions it has to perform and then explore the markets for the desired piece of machine. It is not necessary that the cart has to be used at the sea side. It can be put to work at various other places like beach, camping, or simply in the backyard. Things can be loaded into it and carried to a backyard party or to move bulk of books from one room to another. The primary consideration prior to buying such carts that one must bear is that it should have a good load bearing capacity. There are carts which can bear loads from fifty lbs to six hundred lbs. If the car is small and the space is quite limited in the house too, then go for a smaller one. Even with a smaller beach cart the number of trips will be lesser than carrying them individually. There are beach carts which are like rolling beach loungers and others can turn into a table as well. The larger ones have pneumatic tires which make it easy to roll them without any hassles. The tires used for rolling on the sand are specially made to allow easy movement on the sand. .
Another variety is the foldable wheels beach cart. It can carry up to 165 lbs over the sand very easily. Apart from their use on the beach, the carts are useful at many other places as well. It can be used to carry things from the garden shed to the backyard. Wonder wheeler is unique as it has pivoting front wheel and wide based rear wheels which make it easier to roll on any kind of surface. It has a removable tote bag that can be used to store several belongings. It can carry up to four chairs at a time owing to their exceptional load carrying capacity. The best part of it is that it folds flat so takes little space for storage.


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Great Dependable Product
I have had circulators in my pool for over 6 years now and they are still going strong. I have saved a great deal of money over the years on chemicals and heating costs. I use to have constant headaches with trying to rid my pool of algae and cloudy pool water. When I discovered this wonderful product, I replaced my fixed returns and my problems were solved. I don't fight with my pool anymore. . . I just enjoy it. I just purchased an investment home, and the circulators will replace those fixed returns. I cannot see anybody going back to a fixed return when they can have an incredible product like the circulator.
July 14, 2012
No pool owner should be without the circulator
Being a curious engineer, I decided to take the circulator apart to see what makes it work so dependably well. It really amazed me to see the high quality parts that went into this product, at such a low cost. I called the manufacturer to make sure that I had everything back together correctly. I thought that I would get a recording on a Sunday, but they were there and spent time with me answering all my questions, even the silly ones. They told me that I could call them 7 days a week, even after hours. I even called again at 8 in the evening and they were there to help me. What great Customer Service! The company really stands behind their product. I see now why they tell you not to turn the nozzle by hand, because of all the intricate parts inside that make it work so dependably day after day for years. The best part about the product is that it is made in such a way that if you need a part after so many years, you can easily replace that small part, so the product lives on forever. They have a great warranty also, so now, all I have to think about is the money savings and how this product made my pool maintenance so easy. I would highly recommend this product to all pool owners. If a pool owner does not purchase a circulator to replace every fixed return in their pool, they just don't get it! This is truly an amazing invention.
July 27, 2012
Great Investment at such a low cost!
The Circulator works great! I have had pools for over 25 years and could never keep them sparkling clean – there was always some debris floating on the surface or on the floor of the pool, and I could never get the temperature consistent throughout the pool. I just installed a new in ground pool and replaced the fixed jets with the circulators. The pool cleared within one day of use and my pool builder was so impressed with the performance of the units that he decided to install them in all his customer's pools as a bonus. My pool temperature is finally consistent throughout the pool and I do not have to hear my kids anymore complaining about cold areas in the pool. I have recommended the circulators to friends and neighbors who are equally amazed by the results, and love the cost savings by reducing the run time of their pool pumps and using fewer chemicals to keep their pools sparkling clean. Thanks for a Great Product!
July 27, 2012
Costly product woked but not for my pool
I bought this product based on the other reviews, which are all informative. Unfortunately, for my inground saltwater pool setup, it did not work as stated. Here is why. When the pool was installed, the pool co. only put in 2 returns directly opposite the skimmer on a 33'x16' pool. Who knows why. If you have more than 2 returns spaced out, it would circulate the water much better. Anyway, these circulators worked fine but barely got the water down to the deep end of the pool unlike my directional eyeballs did. I had flys and gnats all over in my pool which I never had before--this is my 5th season. But here are some things to note that the other reviewers didn't mention: READ THE DIRECTIONS CAREFULLY! REALLY. this will save you a lot of time/effort. The circulator can jam if you have a sand filter OR have sand at the bottom of your cartridge filter tank and you don't clean that out after rinsing/replacing your filter. The sand can get into the gears and jam them. In which case they stop rotating. This can be fixed which is in the instrustions and doesn't look too difficult. I just took it out and blew air in the bottom end and it worked. Also, DO NOT TURN THE NOZZLE HEAD as this breaks the connection to the plastic gears inside. They cover this in the instructions too. The gears can be replaced but you will have to pay more money for a kit. If you turn the nozzle head and break the gears, they WILL NOT REPLACE THE PRODUCT even though its under warranty. They have put a red mark where the nozzle lines up with stem and there is no way you can get the two back in line (I was very careful!) and this contraption is on the delicate side. The circulator is easy to install and comes with an attachment if your current jet has female inside threads that you just screw in then screw the circulator into that. If yous is different, you can always go to a pool supply store and they'll have what you need Also included is a 2nd circular disk (white) that's supposed to snap on to the botton of the unit if you have low water pressure. (More on water pressure later) So here's where the product is cheap: that little snap on piece doesn't screw in, just snaps in, which, because of the force of the return water can come off and the unit doesn't work. (They do tell you this) So get this, they instruct you to use "4 inches of scotch tape" and wrap it around the bottom of the unit holding the snap-on-disc to the main unit. Now for $50 you'd think they could have designed it to screw on. Now I understand that the disks are interchangeable and allows you to get to the circulating fins underneath, but taping it? Come on. This inventor was an engineer from NASA?!? Water pressure. I noticed that the psi reading on my filter rose from 20psi to 30psi which I thought was strange seeing that my filter was just cleaned before adding the jets. So eventually I took the circulators out and my psi was back to normal 20. I suppose I could have tried the white snap-on disc but was too tired from playing with this thing. Another thing that I didn't like was that the water shot up about a foot out of the pool when it rotated. Now my jets are closer to the surface so that is why. They have an Economizer Flow Control cover that I bought at InTheSwim's store which when added to the jet, prevented the water from spouting but allowed the nozzel to rotate. Problem was, I had to use my old female threaded insert from the original eyeball jet, along with an 0-ring to keep it tight to the wall so the cover didn't rotate along with the nozzle. This cover set me back another $10 ea. They also give you instructions to 'Repair" the unit which the kit is extra $$ of course. After seeing all the little gears, pins etc that could break I figured it was easier to just deal with my directional eyeballs. I think the concept is great and has woked for many pool owners but for me it's just too costly $140 for 2 jets that can break versus under $5 for 2 eyeballs that will last forever.
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About Ricky Martin
Enrique "Ricky" Martín Morales (born December 24, 1971), is a Puerto Rican pop singer, musician, songwriter, actor and author who achieved prominence, first as a member of the Puerto Rican boy band Menudo, and as a solo artist since 1991. Throughout his career, he has sold more than 60 million albums worldwide. He is the founder of the Ricky Martin Foundation, a non-profit charity organization aimed at eliminating human trafficking. Martin got his start at age twelve with the all-boy pop group Menudo; after five years with the group, he released his Spanish-language solo album, Ricky Martin, in 1991. He also acted on stage and on TV in Mexico, becoming a modest star in the country. In 1994 he starred on the American TV soap opera General Hospital, playing a Puerto Rican singer. In 1999, after several albums in Spanish, he released his first English-language album (also titled Ricky Martin), which included "Livin' la Vida Loca". The album sold 22 million copies and brought Martin ... Read More
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Academics . Game Design . Faculty . Mary Jo Toles
Mary Jo Toles
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Department Game Design
Phone 216.421.7329
Courses Digital Color | Digital Imaging II: Large Format | Digital Photo Imaging I | Image, Narrative, and Sequence | Photo: Alternative Processes | Visual Organization + Media
Professor of Photography and Digital Imaging at the Cleveland Institute of Art, Toles has contributed in her field as an arts educator for over two decades. Recognized for her development of experimental processes related to high-voltage photographic imagery, she is an inventive contributor in her field. Her work can be located in collections nationally, including the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation, Museum of Contemporary Photography, Chicago, First National Collection in Chicago, State of Illinois, State of Florida. Her work has been published in the US, Japan and Germany. Exhibitions include the Corcoran Gallery, Washington D.C, Boston Photographic Resource Center, SPACES Gallery, MOCA-Cleveland, and the Kohler, Akron, Cleveland, Columbus, and Grand Rapids Art Museums. Current work engages digital print technologies with early nineteenth century photography and optics, often combining photographic images with sculptural components. She creates digital negatives from an assortment of optical equipment and inventions, coupling these with unique alternative processes for both chemical and digital output. Inspired by her experiences in Provence, heart of photography's early inventions, with a love of art, science, and critical thinking, she is an alchemist among photographers, with a desire to engage the multidisciplinary scope and interconnections inherent in this media.
Prof. Toles is a recipient of Ohio, Florida and Illinois Arts Council Individual Artist Fellowships and National Endowment for the Humanities project grant. She represented the state of Ohio as an Artist in Residence at Cimelice, in the Czech Republic.
Degree MFA, School of the Art Institute of Chicago; BFA in Photography and Design, Cranbrook Academy of Art
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Book your room at Hotel Indigo Fort Myers Downtown River District
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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed - Advance Purchase
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Hotel with an outdoor pool, in Fort Myers (Fort Myers River District)
Located in the heart of Fort Myers, this hotel is near the beach and within walking distance of Harborside Event Center and Centennial Park. Also nearby are Imaginarium Hands - On Museum and Edison and Ford Winter Estates.
Hotel Features
At Hotel Indigo Fort Myers Downtown River District, recreational amenities include an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center. The hotel also features a poolside bar and a conference center.
Room Amenities
Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Guestrooms also feature complimentary wireless Internet access, MP3 docking stations, and sofa beds.Information missing or incorrect? Tell us!
Hotel Indigo Fort Myers Downtown River District
- Overview
Hotel Indigo Fort Myers Downtown River District features an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center. The hotel offers a snack bar/deli. A poolside bar is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. A computer station is located on site and high-speed wireless Internet access is complimentary.
Business amenities at this 3-star property consist of a 24-hour business center, limo/town car service, and audiovisual equipment. Event facilities measuring 450 square feet (41 square meters) include a conference center, a meeting/conference room, and banquet facilities. This business-friendly hotel also offers a rooftop terrace, a terrace, and tour/ticket assistance. Onsite parking is available (surcharge).
Hotel Indigo Fort Myers Downtown River District is a smoke-free property.
- 24-hour front desk
- Express check-out
- Security guard
- Dry cleaning/laundry service
- Banquet facilities
- Limo or Town Car service available
- Breakfast available (surcharge)
- Poolside bar
- Safe-deposit box at front desk
- Total number of rooms - 67
- Concierge services
- Event catering
- Elevator/lift
- Room service (limited hours)
- Number of buildings/towers - 1
- Tours/ticket assistance
- Wedding services
- Express check-in
- Smoke-free property
- Multilingual staff
- Air-conditioned public areas
- Patio
- Rooftop terrace
- Luggage storage
- Smoke-free property (fines apply)
- Conference center
- Snack bar/deli
- Long-term parking (surcharge)
- Street parking (metered)
- Garage parking (surcharge)
- 24-hour fitness facilities
- One meeting/conference room
- Valet parking (surcharge)
- Computer station
- Meeting facilities size (meters) - 41
- 24-hour business center
- Meeting facilities size (feet) - 450
- Terrace
- Audiovisual equipment
- Number of floors - 8
- Business services
- Complimentary newspapers in lobby
- Hair salon
- Free Wi-Fi
- Parking (surcharge)
- Porter/bellhop
- Swimming pool - outdoor
- Internet
Available in all rooms: Free Wi-Fi
Available in some public areas: Free Wi-Fi
- Parking
Parking (surcharge), Long-term parking (surcharge), Street parking (metered), Valet parking (surcharge), Garage parking (surcharge)
- In the room
- Daily housekeeping
- Hypo-allergenic bedding available
- Phone
- Free local calls
- Private bathroom
- Bathrobes
- Complimentary toiletries
- Flat-panel TV
- Rollaway/extra beds available
- Designer toiletries
- Climate control
- Premium bedding
- Sofa bed
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- Shower only
- Down comforter
- Individually furnished
- MP3 docking station
- Rainfall showerhead
- Connecting / adjoining rooms available
- Sofa bed size
- Cribs/infant beds (complimentary)
- Complimentary newspaper
- Air conditioning
- Coffee/tea maker
- Hair dryer
- Iron/ironing board
- Cable TV service
- Desk
- Free Wi-Fi
- Eat and drink
Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 6:30 AM and 10:30 AM.
Broadway Bistro - This bistro serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
In-room dining choices include breakfast, lunch, dinner, and light snacks, available from room service (during limited hours).
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Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
- Fishing nearby
- Tennis nearby
- Swimming nearby
- Bicycle rentals nearby
- Running track/path nearby
- Basketball nearby
- Golfing nearby
- Snorkeling nearby
- Boating nearby
- Surfing/boogie boarding nearby
- Dock nearby
- Kayaking nearby
- Scuba diving nearby
- Playground nearby
- Parasailing nearby
- Skydiving nearby
- Windsurfing nearby
- Bird watching nearby
- Boat launch nearby
- Golf - miniature nearby
- Yoga classes/instruction nearby
- Ecotours nearby
- Golf lessons available nearby
- Personal motorized watercraft nearby
- Paddle boats (pedalos) nearby
- Beach yoga nearby
- Kite-surfing nearby
- Boat tours nearby
- Boat cruises nearby
- Accessibility
To make requests for specific accessibility needs, complete the "Special or Accessibility Requests" section of "Trip Preferences" when you book your hotel.
- Accessible path of travel
- Accessible bathroom
- Roll-in shower
- Accessible parking
- In-room accessibility
- Accessibility equipment for the deaf
- Braille or raised signage
The Fine Print for Hotel Indigo Fort Myers Downtown River District
- Check-in
Minimum check-in age is 21
Check-in time starts at 3 PM
- Check-out
Check-out time is noon
- How you can pay
Accepted at this hotel: American Express, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, JCB International, MasterCard, Visa
- Your pets
Pets allowed, Pet policy - dogs and cats only, Pet maximum weight in lb is 30
- You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit are required at check-in for incidental charges.
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges. Special requests cannot be guaranteed.
Parking height restrictions apply
- Fees
- The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at time of service, check-in, or check-out.
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
- Valet parking fee: USD 14.00 per day (in/out privileges)
- Pet fee: USD 75 per pet, per stay
- Late check-out fee: USD 50.00
- Rollaway bed fee: USD 10 per night
- We Should Mention
Children 18 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding. The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation. The property allows pets in specific rooms only and has other pet restrictions (surcharges apply and can be found in the Fees section). Guests can arrange to bring pets by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.


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Man, no one get on Balls bad side... dude's a stalker
Man, no one get on Balls bad side... dude's a stalker
People's Basketball Sim League presents...
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Briar Rose
The Gazebo
Lighthouse Cove
The Mother's Day Garden
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Lighthouse Cove
The Mother's Day Garden
Movie star Emma McDaniel is given the chance of a lifetime when she is signed to play the role of plucky medieval heroine, Lady Aislinn.Ā In order to prepare for and fully immerse herself in the character,ĀEmma travels to Scotland to an archealogical dig on the site of Lady Aislinn's castle home of Craigmorrigan.Ā While at the site, she will be in the keeping of Dr. Jared Butler, the site director, who will help her learn all she needs to know about portraying the Scottish heroine.Ā
For Emma, the role represents not only anĀescape from the tabloid hell that surrounds her, but also a chance to break away from the action-movie-star typecasting now limiting her career.Ā First, however, she must overcome Dr. Butler's preconceptions and obvious prejudices.Ā He's prepared to dislike her from the start, and only gradually is Emma able to prove that there's more to her personality and persona than publicity would suggest.Ā
There is much to like about The Wedding Dress.Ā The author has a smooth and fluid style of writing that sweeps the reader along and keeps the story moving.Ā Emma and Jared are introduced quickly, and Cates is smart about parceling out little tidbits of their backstories so that the reader is intrigued and always wanting just a little bit more.Ā There's an air of mystery that surrounds both, as the reader realizes instinctively that there's more to each than the other would suspect.Ā The sexual tension between the charactersĀis believable from the beginning, and their gradual thawing toward one anotherĀis timed well.Ā By the story's end, I was willing to believe that Emma and Jared had found happiness with one another and would be able to continue to work through whatever obstacles came their way.
Nevertheless, I did have a few quibbles which ultimately impacted my opinion of the story as a whole.Ā Primarily, I felt the book was too long, particularly in the middle.Ā At about the halfway point - during the whole "getting to know you section" - I started to become restless and a bit bored as I waited for something to happen.Ā Thankfully, just as I was beginning to become very antsy with the lack of forward momentum, the story took off again and redeemed itself.ĀĀĀAnother item that pulled me from the story is the author's dependence on that most typical of romance novel cliches:Ā the secret, painfulĀpast.Ā There's a scene about three-fourths in during which the heroine reveals her secret, then the hero reveals his, then another character reveals his.Ā It was all a bit too much melodrama and horror and dysfunction for me, as each character seemed to be able to outdo the others with his or her sad tale of woe.Ā
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Picket Fence and The Gazebo, which I've not read.Ā The Wedding Dress contains numerous references to persons and events introduced in the first two books, and while these did become a bit cumbersome and overwhelming at times, I was pleased enough with The Wedding Dress to be curious about the first two books and the fourth novel, yet to come.Ā Beyond that, this was my firstĀromance novelĀbyĀKimberly Cates, and the sweetness and romance of the story and likeability of the charactersĀensuresĀthat it won't be my last.
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Choppa choppa down
I lay that nigga down (down, down, down, down)
Choppa choppa break it down (down, down, down, down)
I lay that nigga down (down, down, down, down)
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I lay that nigga down (down, down, down, down)
Choppa choppa break it down (down, down, down, down)
I lay that nigga down (down, down, down, down)
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Jets agree: Time for talking is over
It was a common refrain in the Winnipeg Jets dressing room, but those spitting out the message fully understand the words also ring particularly hollow.
The Jets served up a decent effort in the third period of Friday night's loss to the Dallas Stars when their battle level improved and the scoring chances followed as a result.
But when it comes in the wake of falling behind 4-zip -- and with the visitors easing off the gas pedal to preserve the victory -- it means absolutely diddly and squat where it matters most: in the black and white of the NHL standings.
"We're five games in. It's still very early. I think we know what we have in this room," said Evander Kane. "I think somebody said in the room, and I couldn't agree more -- we can talk all we want to you guys and talk X's and O's and talk about confidence and this and that. But that's not going to do dick-all for us. Pardon my language. But we've got to go out there and play, and for us, it's not something we can worry about.
"I don't think we're panicking. It's just frustrating. We started off well. We got a lot of shots tonight, but we weren't able to get the quality scoring chances... It's just more frustrating. I don't think anybody is pushing the panic button. We just need to get back on our horse and finish this homestand strong."
The loss was the Jets' third straight after a 2-0 start to the season and was pockmarked by a mistake-filled first period in which the Stars opened up a 3-0 advantage. Coach Claude Noel opted not to yank starting netminder Ondrej Pavelec after the opening period and was quick to defend him afterward.
"We can't make those kind of mistakes and expect our goaltender to save us like he has in previous games," said Noel. "The mistakes we made were correctable. We should have been smarter and we should have been better in those areas. I thought our goalie was good in the game and he certainly wasn't the one that was to blame for the game.
"We were better in the faceoff circle. We were better in the physicality of the game and we were better in winning battles. We were better with our urgency. I know people will say, 'Well, the score...' I saw something from a coaching standpoint. We played with a lot more vim and vigour.
"If we had played like (Thursday) night (against Minnesota), that would be a really big concern of mine because we really were empty. We had no emotion. At least we had emotion in the game and we're trying to get this thing corrected."
Trying and doing are two different things, however, and the Jets need to back up all their talk.
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We use air to remove the Sulphur odor not chlorine. I don't know if this would be any help for your methane problem.
Maybe someone with experience with methane can tell you what is a better solution to the whole problem.
Hi All,
I have a new drilled well I just finished hooking up for my residential service. The well is in shale and contains sulfur. I hooked up my chlorination system I used on my old dug well and that took care of the sulfur - not a tinge of smell. BUT, I noticed small air bubbles which gives a milky appearance that clears from the bottom up when a glass of water (hot or cold) is drawn. I checked for methane using a plastic soda bottle and match and sure enough a yellow/blue flame is evident confirming presence of methane.
Now, from what I understand, methane and the chlorine used in my chlorinator combine to make a cancer causing carcinogin. I don't want to eliminate the chlorinator as we object to the sulfur odor that results. I've heard a little about aerator tanks, does anybody have any recommendations, experiences etc... to pass along? Or perhaps any other methods of eliminating the methane? I realize methane by itself is harmless health wise, but with the chlorine, I have a little concern. I'd appreciate any feedback.
We use air to remove the Sulphur odor not chlorine. I don't know if this would be any help for your methane problem.
Maybe someone with experience with methane can tell you what is a better solution to the whole problem.
There are things for getting gas out of water within pressure tanks, but nothing works as good as air stripping. http://www.sfr.cas.psu.edu/water/met...ct%20sheet.pdf
The paper at the link above mentions $1500 to $3000 to solve the problem. As an inventive engineer, I would expect to put my own system together for perhaps $700 worth of parts. You might want to get a quote from a local water treatment company for comparison.
The Penn State paper talks about removing methane from the well. That is probably the easiest if you have a shallow well where a large quantity of water is stored in a large casing. A system for bubbling air through the water would remove most of the methane.
If you can't remove the methane before the water is pumped, it usually requires two stages of pumping to strip it out. The chlorine would be added after the methane is stripped out. The system would consist of:
1. A place to spray the water that would be mixed with air to strip out the methane; probably a pipe 6 to 12 inches diameter, 6 to 10 ft high, depending on how much methane must be removed. ($125)
2. A fan similar to that inside your bathroom exhaust fan to blow air through the column ($50)
3. A small plastic tank inside where it won't freeze, 50 to 100 gallons, to collect the water and allow your two different pump flows to be accommodated. ($100)
4. A level switch and probably a relay to control the well pump filling the tank ($50)
5. A shallow well jet pump to pump from the new tank into your existing system. ($225)
6. A filter to get rid of the precipitates that might form when you aerate the water ($100 including a cartridge that will last a year)
6. Miscellaneous stuff ($50)
Post again or EMail if you are interested in such as system and want more ideas. This is strictly a do-it-yourself project. I'm not trying to sell anything.
I had seen the website you suggested. Even though I'm sure it works, the system it and you describe seems quite involved. Can I assume most people just live with the methane? Otherwise I would think more "user friendly" systems would be available on the market. I would think both sulfur and methane in a given well were a common occurance from information I've seen. but am surprised on the lack of more readily available information or equipment.
How about the "air method" for sulfur removal that Speedbump mentions? That way I could either live with the methane, or some of it could actually dissipate at the same time the sulfur is being erradicated.
One more idea, since I have an 80 gallon "mixing tank" with my chlorination system, is there a possiblilty I could vent that to allow some methane to escape? Perhaps using an air escape valve as seen on hot water heating systems? Addtionally, I don't believe my well cap is vented ( I have to make the trek out there to check to make sure though) as it doesn't have a vent pipe coming out of it. The pitless adapter is 4 feet underground and no vent comes out of it either. Do vented well caps actually work? Before the well was capped, I did put my ear to the casing to listen for any bubbling (the driller gave me the heads up that he believed there was methane present), but none was heard. The static pressure level is 90 ft. down, maybe that's why I couldn't hear anything. Well depth is 170 ft.
Thanks again,
The aeration process described for removing hydrogen sulfide ( http://www.naturalhandyman.com/iip/i...movingh2s.shtm ) will also remove methane.
But note that the description includes the statement "A second pressure system is required to pump the water from the storage tank into the distribution system." That is what the extra pump and controls are for.
The column and blower that I described are to increase the effectiveness of the removal of the dissolved gasses.
The process described at the site (link above) for removal of hydrogen sulfide with chlorination mentions filters that require backwashing. I am not a fan of the small home filters that require backwashing because they are not as effective as a good cartridge filter. In order to be effective, sand and similar filters in municipal systems and swimming pools use chemicals that cause the particles to agglomerate to large enough size to be collected in the filters. You don't want to mess with that in your home system. You can buy a lot of cartridges for the cost of most of the backwashable filters installed in homes. The secret to success is to put in a large enough filter, because your annual cartridge cost is lower if you put in more cartridge area (mathematics left as an exercise for the reader, or I will give the proof if asked) and there is an optimization process to minimize the combined investment and operating cost.
My aeration system removes H2S while under pressure with a special air compressor with a ramped valve plate that injects air into the water stream just before it enters a galvanized tank in the top through a diffuser. The excess air and gas is let out of the tank through an air release valve located on the side of the tank.
Not all of the air is let out of the tank, as some of the air stays in suspension in the water. I am not sure how the methane would react to the pressure as opposed to the aerator Bob is talking about.
Our system however does not require another pump and tank to make the system work.
I'm in PA and have treated methane but you must use more than simple aeration; and/or homemade devices. And sorry BobNH, cartridge filters are nowhere as good as a backwashed or regenerated filter. When treating potable water I suggest people stay with proven and standard types of treatment that the water treatment industry uses.
You can remove both the H2S and the methane in one piece of equipment that is meant for enclosed spaces and has appropriate exhaustion devices; methane, and H2S if you have enough of it, wants to be vented outside in approved vent systems.
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"And sorry BobNH, cartridge filters are nowhere as good as a backwashed or regenerated filter. "
Show me the test data on regenerated filters.
The Harmsco PolyPleat 1 micron absolute filter has been tested and shown to provide more than 99.9% removal of giardia lamblia cysts and cryptosporidium cysts. It has been approved for use in systems to meet the requirements of the EPA Surface Water Treatment Rule with a conservative 2.5 Log (99.7% removal) filtration credit for removal of giardia, and a 2.0 Log (99% removal) credit for cryptosporidium. http://www.harmsco.com/uploads/pdf/h...at_catalog.pdf
The only backwashed filters that meet those requirements are large systems that use chemical pretreatment with automated process controls. There was a massive outbreak of crypto in Milwaukee in 1993 when the backwashed municipal filter system failed because of failure of the chemical pretreatment system. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/q...&dopt=Abstract
Household backwashed systems don't use such chemical pretreatment and it is impossible for them to reliably remove those pathogens and fine suspended matter without it.
More than 400,000 people were infected and more than 100 were killed by the Milwaukee crypto infections. http://www.cnn.com/HEALTH/9609/02/nfm/water.quality/
And you can't reliably kill crypto with cholrine. Those people in Milwaukee died in spite of the fact that the water was chlorinated.
I know that there is little likelihood of crypto in deep wells, but the test results are a measure of the removal effectiveness of good cartridge filters relative to small granular backwashed filters.
Again, there is NO backwashed granular filter system of the type sold and installed for small residential use that has ever been shown to meet the effectiveness of quality cartridge filters.
If you believe the data exists, let's see it.
"When treating potable water I suggest people stay with proven and standard types of treatment that the water treatment industry uses."
The part of the water treatment industry that has to demonstrate performance and effectiveness of their filtration systems uses a lot of chemical pretreatment to make their backwashed filters effective. They constantly measure turbidity of the finished water and test to verify the effectiveness of the filters for removal of pathogens and other contaminants. They publish data on the quality of the water they deliver to their customers and send annual reports to their customers as required by law.
That is not the same as the part of the water treatment industry that furnishes treatment systems for individuals who have no means of verifying the actual performance of the systems in removing suspended solids from their potable water.
Cartridge systems are widely used in the food, beverage, chemical, and electronics industries, as well as in small water systems, because they are effective and don't depend on process controls and chemical pretreatment to make sure they work. They use cartridge systems because nothing else is as effective in removing the contaminants that will damage their products. The cartridges from reputable suppliers are a commodity that is supported by testing that proves their effectiveness.
One must distinguish between PARTICULATE FILTERS and other treatment systems used in homes. Ion exchange water softeners work great. Greensand filters will remove some iron and manganese. Activated carbon filters will remove some organic compounds, chlorine, and radon, but there are also cartridge forms of carbon filters that are equally effective. Acid neutralizers will raise the pH to acceptable levels. But a couple of cubic feet of sand in a fiberglass tank will not effectively remove fine particles and small pathogens (1 to 5 microns) without chemical pretreatment.
There are examples of sand filters that work. Swimming pool filters work because chemicals are added to the pool. Diatomaceous earth filters use a layer of very fine diatomaceous earth on top of the sand to make it effective, but I have never seen one installed as a residential water filter. There are "slow sand filters" that rely on a biological layer growing on the top called a "Schmutzdecke" (literal translation - layer of filth), to make them work.
One of the problems with INSTALLATIONS of cartridge filters is that people often put in a little 10" filter that they bought at Home Depot and think they are filtering their water. Those filters don't have enough area and they usually don't remove particles consistent with the micron rating on the package.
I install small engineered water systems where people have to use surface waters (lakes and ponds) to deliver water to the public. When people have spent thousands of dollars on dry holes and are desperate for a solution to serve their residential youth camp or island community, and have to meet the EPA Surface Water Treatment Rule requirements, they call me. I use cartridge filters exclusively. I'm a retired engineer and it is more a hobby than a business, but my customers and state regulators are very happy with the systems that I install.
So BobNH, you too sell this stuff...
As I'm sure you should know, individual homeowners don't do the maintenance they are told to do, or in a timely manner as they should. And yes, we water treatment dealer types disinfect ALL waters where there is any possibility of bacteria and will use Class A UV where there is any potential for crypto or cysts. I use monitored UV in most cases. And I'll suggest you do the same on both counts as opposed to relying totally on a filter that is maintained by the consumer. I have never used any type of sand filter, I do not believe any correctly sized sand filter could be adequately backwashed.
Undoubtably you have much more experience in treating surface water than I but my: "When treating potable water I suggest people stay with proven and standard types of treatment that the water treatment industry uses."; was directed toward methane treatment suggestions and as to the "industry" part, that means water treatment dealers, not a water company etc..
BTW, my suppliers have the full Harmsco line availabe for us if we choose to use their filters. And greensand is used for H2S removal also.
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I tried to reply to your message but the system is not accepting. I sent you an original PM. Check your PMs.
I agree with Gary in the potable water issue. I don't hear of any pathogens getting into well water in my neck of the woods. The only thing we treat waterfor is chlorine removal in city water which I try to avoid and hardness, iron and H2S in well water. The last thing I would ever recommend is any kind of cartridge filter for this sort of thing. They not only give a false sense of satisfaction but they turn green and plug up with algae in only a few days in the sunlight here in Florida.
I agree with BobNh about the 10" filters as I'm sure we all do.
I have had great success with backwashing water softeners, greensand iron filters and my airpump system for removing H2S without the help of any cartridge filters.
Now lake water is a whole new area that I am not experienced with. I usually recommend Hydropur (David) who posts a lot on my forum and the tanks.com forum. He lives in Honduras and does a lot of the cistern water systems which use a totally different type of treatment than I am accustomed to.
"The last thing I would ever recommend is any kind of cartridge filter for this sort of thing. They not only give a false sense of satisfaction but they turn green and plug up with algae in only a few days in the sunlight here in Florida. "
Good cartridge filters such as the Harmsco Poly Pleat 1-micron absolute, and some others, have been tested and accepted for use in public water systems because they are proven to be effective. The problem with many filters is that many manufacturers toss out numbers that have no relationship to what they actually remove. I have tested filters with 1 micron and even 0.5 micron labels that allowed 10% of the 5 micron particles to get through the filter.
And the advertised gallons-per-minute ratings of filters should usually not be used for design of systems. Too many people put in a "5 GPM rated" cartridge filter (a 10" long string wound unit that may be rated at 20 microns) and thing they are doing something.
When filters are required for biological protection, I ALWAYS include disinfection because they are never perfect, and I disinfect before the filters so that nothing will grow inside them. The Surface Water Treatment Rule requires 99.9% removal/inactivation of Giardia Lamblia (about 5 microns) and 99% removal of cryptosporidiym (about 3 microns). Viruses and coliform bacteria are easily killed by disinfection, and test requirements for coliform bacteria permit NO live bacteria in the treated water.
One reason that algae grow in filters is that people often use carbon filters to remove disinfection. I had experience with a company that added such filters to improve the taste of municipal water delivered to bubblers in the hallways. After 3-day weekends, little green things would often flush out of the bubblers at first use. If you are going to remove the disinfectant, that is a risk that you take.
I won't argue that a 1 micron filter won't do the job you say it will for surface water. It probably will. What I am saying; is I would never use one on a well installation. There just isn't anything that dangerous in well water.
I'm not in your fellows league. Don't know much about water treatment, but why can't you collect the gas like air in a column and vent it at the top?


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CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — President Barack Obama on Tuesday offered congressional Republicans a new corporate tax cut and jobs spending package he said might "help break through some of the political logjam in Washington," only to have GOP lawmakers immediately throw cold water on the idea.
President Barack Obama speaks at the Amazon fulfillment center in Chattanooga, Tenn., Tuesday, July 30, 2013. Obama came to Chattanooga to give the first in a series of policy speeches on his proposals for private sector job growth and to strengthen the manufacturing sector. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)
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The announcement and quick rejection underscored how elusive common ground is between the Democratic White House and Republicans in Congress on fiscal issues. The divide was particularly stark on the corporate tax proposal given that both parties generally have supported overhauling the code for businesses, though the White House and Republicans have differed on specifics.
Obama outlined his proposal in a speech at a massive Amazon.com plant in Chattanooga, his latest stop on a summertime campaign to refocus his agenda on the economy. He said "serious people" in both parties should accept his offer.
"I'm willing to work with Republicans on reforming our corporate tax code, as long as we use the money from transitioning to a simpler tax system for a significant investment in creating middle-class jobs," Obama said. "That's the deal."
But the office of House Speaker John Boehner, R-Ohio, complained that Obama's plan was simply a repackaging of proposals the White House has always supported.
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In another sign of their sour relationship, Boehner and the White House also dueled over the proposal's rollout, with the speaker's office saying officials there first learned about the plan from media reports. An Obama spokesman said the White House tried to tell Boehner's staff about the plan a day in advance but the call was not returned.
Like Republicans, the president previously has called for corporate tax reform to be coupled with an individual tax overhaul. But his new offer drops that demand and calls only for lowering the corporate rate from 35 percent to 28 percent, with an even lower effective tax rate of 25 percent for manufacturers.
The White House also said the president will continue to seek changes to the individual tax rate as part of a larger "grand bargain" he wants with the GOP. But with the prospects of such a deal growing increasingly slim, Obama advisers say they've opted to isolate an area on taxes where they believe they have more agreement with Republicans.
Obama also wants lawmakers to pour one-time revenue generated from the tax overhaul into jobs programs, including infrastructure, manufacturing and community colleges.
"If we're going to give businesses a better deal, we're going to give workers a better deal too," the president said.
Republicans have opposed using tax revenue to support more spending. Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., said Tuesday that "everything should be negotiated, but certainly I'm not in support of it."
Administration officials said the jobs programs would be paid for with a one-time revenue boost from measures such as changing depreciation rules or having a one-time fee on earnings held overseas. But they wouldn't put a price tag on the revenue total or the corporate tax overhaul at large.
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Richard Pomp
- State Taxation
- Federal Taxation
- Indian Taxation
Richard Pomp, a graduate of Harvard Law School, has dedicated his academic career to the teaching and study of tax law. An internationally known expert on local taxation, he is the author of State and Local Taxation, a casebook that has been used in more than ninety law schools and translated into several languages, Joining the Law School in 1976, Pomp also has taught tax law at Harvard, New York University, the University of Texas and Boston College. Author of more than eighty articles, his views on tax law are regularly solicited by local, state and national and international media.
Professor Pomp has served as a consultant to cities, states, the Multistate Tax Commission, the Navajo Nation, the U.S. Congress, the U.S. Treasury, the Department of Justice, the IRS, the United Nations, the IMF, the World Bank, and numerous foreign countries. In 2012, he conferred with government officials in Iceland about the challenges they face collecting a value-added tax on items purchased outside the country via the Internet.
Professor Pomp also frequently serves as an expert witness in courts, and as counsel and a litigation consultant to law firms, corporations, accounting firms, and state tax administrations. The 2011 recipient of the BNA Lifetime Achievement Award, Professor Pomp was a member of the California Commission on the 21st Century Economy. He serves on numerous advisory and editorial boards and is chairman of the board of the Institute on Taxation and Economic Policy. In 2012, he was awarded the University of Connecticut's Faculty Excellence in Teaching Award.
Richard Pomp, The Unfilled Promise of the Indian Commerce Clause and State Taxation 63 Tax Law. 897(2011)
Richard Pomp, et al., Aren't Bellas Hess and Quill Still the Law? (Chapter Four) Proceedings of the NYU Institute on State and Local Taxation (2012)
Richrad Pomp, Apportionment Formula: Economische Unie en de Verdeling Van Inkomen 24 Fofaitair 19 (2011)


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Tony Dapolito Recreation Center
This mural was painted in August 1987 by famed graffiti artist Keith Haring (1958–1990) on the wall that adjoins the Carmine Street Pool at the James J. Walker Park handball court. Measuring 18 feet high by 170 feet long and taking its cue from the hues of the pool's underwater surface, the mural depicts bold, stylized motifs of fish and children as well as abstract shapes in black, white, yellow and blue.
Keith Haring was born on May 4, 1958 in Reading and grew up in Kutztown, Pennsylvania. His first one-man exhibition was at the Pittsburgh Center for the Arts in 1978. He moved to New York City that year to study at the School of Visual Arts. In the early 1980s, the young artist first attained notoriety by using the methods of graffiti to literally make his mark on the city. Creating a style that would soon become renowned worldwide, Haring "tagged" chalk outlines of buoyant, interlocking bodies on the black poster mounts of New York City subway stations. His vocabulary of images, such as the radiant child and barking dog, soon became instantly recognizable.
Haring went on to have numerous exhibitions of his work and was represented by such well-known dealers as Tony Shafrazi, Andre Emmerich, and Leo Castelli. He was prolific in his artwork, generous in support of social causes, and went on to help choreograph music videos and produce coloring books and t-shirts for children. He opened his Pop Shop in 1986, with the proceeds helping to finance his charitable causes, such as Learning through Art and Doing Art Together, two programs that brought art to schools. He provided funds for numerous children's organizations, supported efforts to oppose apartheid, and donated designs and funds to advance the cause of AIDS research.
In 1986, Haring painted the unauthorized but much appreciated Crack is Wack mural at a playground located at the F.D.R. Drive and East 128th Street. In the same year, two of his sculptures, one untitled and the other dubbed Blue Curling Dog, were displayed temporarily at Dag Hammarskjold Plaza in Manhattan. The sculptures were also displayed in Riverside Park in 1988.
Keith Haring died of AIDS on February 16, 1990. Not yet 32 years old, he left a legacy of art that was both popular and critically acclaimed. A foundation in his memory was established which continues to support the organizations he championed during his lifetime. In 1991-92, Haring's Balancing the Dog was displayed in Dante Park and in 1997 the Public Art Fund, in collaboration with the Estate of Keith Haring, organized a multi-site installation of his outdoor sculptures at Central Park's Doris Freedman Plaza and along the Park Avenue Malls. This public exhibition occurred simultaneously with a retrospective at the Whitney Museum of American Art.
In the spring of 1995, the Keith Haring Foundation assisted in the preservation of the Carmine Street Mural so it could continue to enliven the experience of patrons to this 1930s outdoor pool.
Carmine Street Pool Mural Details
- Description: Mural on rear of concrete handball wall, facing outdoor pool
- Materials: Paint
- Dimensions: H: 18' W: 170'
- Cast: August 1987
- Dedicated: August 1987
- Fabricator: Keith Haring (artist)
- Donor: Keith Haring
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2013–2014 Cultural and Community Events
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L-R: Bailey Scott, Melissa McClure, Amanda Houston, Kati Bryant, Karis Anderson, Whitney Foy, Honor Maid Catherine Naylor, Queen Christine Spivey, Honor Maid Kimberly Butler, Kelsey Loftin, Katie Malone, Allison Vuyovich, Jessica Dickson, Ann Burgwin Dickson, Mary Gasson, Tyger Paris, and Cheyenne Young. Not pictured: Kelly Kahumoku, Kati Scott.
4:30 p.m.—Presentation of the 2010 Alumni Awards presented by the Huntingdon College National Alumni Association, Ligon Chapel; free and open to the public
5:30 p.m.—Reception honoring Alumni Award Recipients, First Floor of Flowers Hall; free and open to the public
8:30 p.m.—Hawks Unwind at 1048 Jazz and Blues Club, specifically created for young alumni (and those young at heart), Hawks Unwind brings alumni together informally to unwind and catch up with one another; 1104 East Fairview Avenue; 1048 is subject to a cover charge at the door.
10:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.—Tailgating with ClassmatesCome participate in one of the great experiences at Huntingdon: pregame tailgating! We'll be set up on the practice football field next to the concession stand and fire station with a large alumni tent with plenty of tables and chairs; the concession stand will be serving hamburgers, hot dogs, and other game day goodies; and large inflatables will help keep the little Hawks entertained. Feel free to bring your own pop-up tent, your tailgate chairs, and your tailgate goodies and set up next to ours! We'll have a drop-off spot in front of the entrance to the tailgating area for you to unload your tailgating items should you bring any.
12:15 p.m.— The Hawk Walk
The alumni tailgating area will be a great spot to watch The Hawk Walk as the Huntingdon cheerleaders and the Scarlet and Grey Marching Band parade down Fairview Avenue to the stadium.
1:00 p.m.— Hawks Football vs Birmingham-SouthernFor the first time in school history, Huntingdon will host rival Birmingham-Southern on the gridiron. Help root on the Hawks to victory, and stick around at halftime for the crowning of the 2010 Homecoming Queen; Charles Lee Field, W. James Samford Jr. Stadium; tickets are $10 for an individual, or $20 for a family, and may be purchased at the gate.
4:00 p.m.— Fraternity and Sorority Chapter Room Open Houses
4:30 p.m.— Fundraiser for the Rannie McCall Endowed Scholarship Fund
Hosted by Wanda A. Howard '81, join fellow alumni and the community in celebrating the life of Rannie McCall '87 and learning about the Step Program he founded for at-risk youth; Seay Twins Art Gallery; open to the public.
8:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.—The Inaugural Scarlet and Grey Ballsponsored by the Office of College and Alumni Relations and hosted by members of the National Alumni Association, alumni and their spouses/dates are invited to come join us for a night of great music and a fun venue to reconnect with your Huntingdon friends. It's FREE. We'll have a cash bar and light refreshments. Entertainment will be provided by Kidd Blue (http://www.kiddblue.com), and the attire for the evening is casual; RSA Activity Center, 201 Dexter Avenue, Montgomery, Alabama; please RSVP to 334-833-4563 or firstname.lastname@example.com
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This undated image provided by BluePearl Veterinary Partners shows the endoscope view of the pennies swallowed by the Jack Russell terrier named Jack. The 13-year-old pooch's owner rushed him to a Manhattan veterinarian for emergency surgery Friday March 9, 2013 and doctors put him under anesthesia and methodically removed all 111 coins. (AP Photo/BluePearl Veterinary Partners)
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Zack's Kernel News
Zack's Kernel News
Chronicler Zack Brown reports on the latest news, views, dilemmas, and developments within the Linux kernel community.
The recent security breach on kernel.org is still being dealt with. The kernel.org servers themselves are back up and offering some of the old services in new, more secure forms. One such service is Git repository hosting, and we're starting to see a lot of folks bring their Git repositories back to kernel.org. Nicholas A. Bellinger recently announced that the lio-core Git tree has returned to kernel.org. Konrad Rzeszutek Wilk made a similar announcement about the Xen Two tree, as did Takashi Iwai about the sound Git tree, Chris Ball regarding the MMC tree, Theodore Y. Ts'o about the ext4 tree, and Roland Dreier about the InfiniBand tree.
One by one the disruptions caused by the attack are fading, but the protocols and procedures regarding secure kernel code submission and distribution have only begun to form and will undoubtedly continue to develop over the coming years. With his Linux 3.1 announcement, Linus Torvalds remarked, "I really want the pull request to be validated some way. With the small changes late in the ‑rc series, I could afford to spend the time to look at commits and try to verify them, but with the merge window (and the 11k commits or so that I saw pending in the last linux-next tree), that just isn't reasonable. So, use git.kernel.org or some other host that I can trust is really you."
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KDE Announces Software Compilation 4.13
New release comes with better semantic search and improvements to Kontact.
Coverity: Open Source Code has Fewer Defects
Annual code quality report shows FOSS is more secure at all project size levels.
An Even Smaller Raspberry Pi
The Raspberry Pi Foundation has announced an even smaller version of the tiny computer that will fit into a DIMM slot.
Freaky Privilege Escalation Attack
A new class of problems lets a malicious app pre-configure an invisible privilege update.
Facebook Rolls Out New PHP-like Programming Language
New Hack language adds static typing and other conveniences.
Fedora Announces Innovative Crytography Policy System
New crypto policy system will offer easier configuration and more uniform security.
Shuttleworth Calls for Declarative Firmware
Ubuntu founder denounces insecurity in proprietary, close-source software blobs.
New TLS Attack Takes the S out of HTTPS
Vulnerability affects many Linux web servers
Munich Adopts Kolab
The Bavarian capital shuns Microsoft, Google, and other alternatives to implement an open source groupware solution.
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Saint Fortunatus the Philosopher
Bishop driven from the north of Italy by the Lombards, settling near Chelles, France. Known for the depth of both his education and his personal piety.
- c.569 of natural causes
- Book of Saints, by the Monks of Ramsgate
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Keith Collins
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Invaluabe veteran assistant coach Keith Collins will begin his 28th season with the Falcons, coaching primarily the defensive line. During the 2012 season his defensive line helped CUW allow just 18.7 points, which was second in the Northern Athletics Conference and 44th in the nation.
Collins has also coached Wilbur Allen who earned All-American honors in 2007 as a defensive lineman. Collins, who operates his own Coach Collins American Family Insurance Agency in West Bend, Wis., is married to Cindy and has three children; Steven, Vanessa, and Casey.


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The date was October 9th, 2011. It was a beautiful Sunday afternoon and we had been invited to go on a river cruise to celebrate a family birthday. The boat belongs to Tim Peters. He took us up and down the river. Around 5:00 p.m. he dropped the anchor and grilled steaks. As we passed under the Bob Michael Bride on the way back to the harbor the sun was setting.
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"There is no environment out there and we are here. We are the environment."
Back by popular demand, you can once again join David Suzuki, live, in your classroom as he talks about his life experiences and compelling vision for the future of our planet. The National Film Board of Canada (NFB) and the David Suzuki Foundation are offering students (ages 13 +) the chance to ask David about his experiences and the environment.
Where: Live in your classroom via teleconferencing
When: Tuesday, November 13th and Wednesday November 14th 2012, both days at 1:00 p.m. EST (1-hour duration)
In Force of Nature: The David Suzuki Movie the iconic scientist's "last lecture" is intercut with emotional scenes that trace his life's journey, from an internment camp in British Columbia and the swamps of small-town Ontario to a memorial ceremony in Hiroshima and the CBC studios. The film encourages the examination of world events in relation to oneself and one another, as well as our interconnections with nature.
Force of Nature: The David Suzuki Movie is directed by Sturla Gunnarsson and produced by Entertainment One in co-production with the National Film Board and in association with the CBC.
To participate, simply purchase the documentary Force of Nature: The David Suzuki Movie at the institutional use price*. By purchasing the film, you will be automatically registered to participate in our event. You will receive an e-mail shortly after finalizing your purchase with further important information about the NFB virtual classroom in November. Please note that space is limited for this event.
Show the film to your class and use our educator's guide (see below) to help spark discussion. Next, have students prepare questions for David, and submit them before Thursday, October 26, 2012 to email@example.com. Our selection of questions will be representative of all the questions we receive. We will let you know which students have been selected to ask their questions by November 2, 2012.
* If you have already purchased the film, or if you participated last year, you can register for only $40 per day. Please contact Customer Services to complete the transaction, at email@example.com.
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HSLDA's Homeschooling Thru High School Newsletter -- February 2008
HSLDA's Homeschooling Thru High School Newsletter
Lifting the Winter Blahs
Dear Friends,
For many parts of the U.S., February is the snowiest, coldest month of
the year with many days without sunshine. That may mean lots of
indoor, togetherness time! Homeschool families often consider this a
positive since one of the reasons for homeschooling is to build close
family relationships. So this month we want to focus on how to dispel
the dreariness of the dark days of winter while encouraging family
unity. (For our readers in sunny California, Florida, and Hawaii--we
are now accepting invitations to come for a visit!)
Interjecting creativity into your teen's day will spice up his life,
and you will be surprised at how it will deepen your relationship with
one another. Don't let the academics obscure the necessity of
spending quality time with your teen and getting to know him better
through times of fun, times of open communication, and times of "being
there." For most of us, the tendency will be to emphasize the
academics--but often it is during the unexpected times of being
together that your teen will open up and let you know what is on his
Here are some suggestions for entertaining things to do with your teen
even when the weather outside is frightful. Obviously, you won't be
able to incorporate all the suggestions this winter, but consider
choosing a couple to do over the next several months either as a
family or one on one. Showing your teen you enjoy her company may
make the times you need to crack down on the academics a bit easier
for her to take!
Does your community have an indoor roller or ice skating rink? Treat
your teen to an afternoon or weekend trip to the rink. Throw in some
conversation time back and forth from the rink by reminiscing about
your own teen years telling him a new fact about yourself that you
have never shared before--maybe a struggle you had as a teen or an
incident where you had doubts about your future or your faith. Your
teen will see you in a different light and may realize that you can
relate to this stage of his life after all!
Bowling is another wonderful family activity. Some bowling alleys
have cheaper rates during the day when the lanes are not in demand.
Bowling provides great exercise, and you can log these hours and
include them in your teen's homeschool phys ed credit.
Are there museums in your area within a reasonable driving distance?
Use the internet to locate museums, nature centers, aquariums, or
other interesting venues. Although your temptation may be to
structure the entire day complete with definite assignments to
complete while at the museum, you may want to consider a more relaxing
outing--no note-taking, no paper to write up, nothing to research.
Just enjoy the time together.
Why not gather around a blazing fire (if you have a fireplace; if not,
light some candles for ambiance) and break open an exciting book to
read aloud to your teens. It will bring back the memory of your
reading aloud to them when they were younger. It's a tradition worth
keeping! But be sure to make it extra special by adding hot chocolate
and home-baked cookies.
Speaking of cookies, how about a cookie bake off? (If the Christmas
cookies are still hanging around, we suggest you feed them to the
dog.) Keep it simple by including just your immediate family with
each member baking a batch of his favorite cookies. Or, open it up to
extended family members or maybe families in your co-op. Decide ahead
of time on categories to judge the cookies such as most nutritious,
best tasting, best secret ingredient, or most calories.
Another suggestion would be to plan a hospitality night with your
teen. The art of hospitality is a skill that will be used all through
life. Start off with a brainstorming session, but then let your teen
do the majority of the planning from deciding on the guest list, to
proposing a theme for the evening, to recommending a menu, to shopping
for supplies and food. If your family is sports-oriented, then a March
Madness college basketball party might be just the ticket. As another
idea, a game night with simple prizes for winners can generate fun and
laughter for all. Refreshments can be as easy as everyone bringing his
or her favorite pie. Not only will these events be enjoyable, but your
teen will learn how to be a good host/hostess and, hopefully, develop
etiquette skills in the process. Your teen will also come away with a
new appreciation for how much time and effort actually goes into
planning and preparing such an evening--not to mention the cleanup
afterwards! See our website for more ideas on other life skills you
may wish to teach. (http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=4711)
By setting aside moments of enjoyment with your teen, you are
orchestrating opportunities to connect and to share precious memories.
Banishing those winter blahs by enjoying each other's company will be
time well spent, and time...remembered.
Next month, join us as we tour HSLDA's Homeschooling Thru High School
website and highlight many of the resources listed there. You may be
surprised to find a hidden trove of information that will assist you
as you teach high school at home.
Until then, we are praying for snow so we can go sledding,
Becky Cooke and Diane Kummer
HSLDA High School Coordinators
HSLDA High School Symposium
Join Becky and Diane as they present seminars designed to help
families as they homeschool through the high school years. This
symposium is a one-day training session specifically directed to
parents who are in the midst of teaching high school or considering
the option. Registration is now open, and space is limited.
Patrick Henry College Summer Camps for Teens
If you are looking for an educational and interesting camp for your
teen to attend this summer, explore the many options that Patrick
Henry College offers. HSLDA members receive a discount when
registering for the camps. Registration opens in mid-February.
Becky and Diane's Speaking Engagements
March 28, 2008--HSLDA High School Symposium in Purcellville, VA
(Becky and Diane) http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=4712
April 5, 2008 - Rhode Island Guild of Home Teachers Conference
(Becky) http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=4714
May 2-3, 2008 Long Island, NY Loving Education at Home (LEAH)
(Diane) http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=4718
May 9 - 10, 2008--Christian Home Education Association of Pennsylvania
(CHAP) (Becky and Diane) http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=4715
May 30-31, 2008--ENOCH of New Jersey
(Becky) http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=4716
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Pucker up and guess these celebrity pouts
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Think your know your celebrities' mugs? Then check out these pretty puckers and see if you can guess to whom they belong.
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