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A lawsuit was filed this week against Diamond Pet Food Processors and Costco Wholesale Corp. in connection with dog food contaminated with Salmonella Infantis, according to a news release from national food safety law firm Pritzker Olsen.
It is believed to be the first lawsuit filed against Diamond Pet Foods since the company began recalling dry dog food due to Salmonella contamination last month. Back in 2007, Diamond paid $3.1 million to settle a class-action lawsuit filed by consumers whose dogs died or were sickened after eating mold-contaminated food manufactured at the same plant in Gaston, S.C.
According to the lawsuit, which was filed in the U.S. District Court in New Jersey, a baby suffered severe diarrhea on April 11 and had to be hospitalized for three days. A bacteria culture showed the baby had the same rare type of Salmonella Infantis that was found in samples of contaminated dog food recalled by Diamond Pet Foods.
The same infection has also been found in two dogs and 15 other people who became sick after eating or handling the recalled food.
The baby's father had fed the family dogs Kirkland Signature Super Premium Healthy Weight Dog Formulated with Chicken & Vegetables, which he bought at Costco. It was one of the brands recalled by Diamond.
"This child suffered severe pain and a host of painful medical procedures due to a collapse of food safety protections," stated Attorney Elliot Olsen of Pritzker Olsen. "Both of these companies knew or should have known that these products were contaminated with pathogens."
Latest Diamond Pet Foods recall information
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Location 124 W Main St., Lancaster, Ohio 43130 (map)
Mar-Oct: Tuesday - Sunday 1-4 pm and by appointment, Closed on Mondays
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We are closed on these holidays: New Years Eve and Day, Good Friday and Easter, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Chrismas Eve and Day.
The Ohio Glass Museum is located in Lancaster, Ohio's downtown historic district. OGM is within walking distance of The Georgian Museum, Sherman House Museum, Decorative Arts Center of Ohio and the Zane Square Park.
After visiting the museum be sure to stop by our giftshop and purchase art glass and serviceware.
Additional Fairfield County maps and information about downtown Lancaster's stores, restaurants, and lodging are available at the Fairfield County Visitor and Convention Bureau located in the Ohio Glass Museum buidling or on their website.
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Metronidazole is a synthetic nitroimidazole compound used with increasing frequency in small animal practice. Evans et al
in the J Vet Intern Med [17:304-310] recently described its uses, toxicities and treatment of neurologic signs that may occur
as an untoward side effect.
It is commonly prescribed in the treatment of inflammatory bowel disease, gastritis associated with helicobacter, giardiasis
and empirical treatment of diarhea.
Metronidazole has also been used successfully to alter intestinal flora in dogs with hepatic encephalopathy and exocrine pancreatic
insufficiency. Use of this antibacterial has been advocated in the treatment of osteomyelitis and periodontal diseases. The
mechanism of action for these effects are a matter of controversy. It is believed that the drug disrupts DNA and nucleic acid
synthesis in bacteria. Its antiprotozoal activity is not adequately explained.
Mechanism of neurotoxicity
The mechanism of metronidazole neurotoxicity is unknown. Suggested mechanisms include inhibition of neuronal protein synthesis
by binding to RNA and thiamine antagonism. Neuropathological studies in dogs revealed axonal swelling in vestibulocerebellar
pathways and brain stem leukomalacia. It seems that most affected dogs recover within a week or two of drug withdrawal. Evans
et al suggest that dogs treated with diazepam had a more rapid resolution of clinical signs than dogs treated with supportive
therapy alone. In this study, the authors evaluated potential differences in the recovery time between dogs with metronidazole
toxicosis treated with diazepam and a similar group that did not receive diazepam as part of the therapy. Diazepam is believed
to facilitate the effects of the inhibitory neurotransmitter gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) within the vestibular system.
Evans et al treated patients with a single IV bolus of diazepam followed by TID oral treatment for three days. Dogs treated
with diazepam had an average response time of 13 hours (range 20 minutes to 24 hours) and an average recovery time of 38 hours
(range 24-72 hours). Dogs that were not treated with diazepam had an average response time of 4.25 days (range 2-10) and an
average recovery time of 11.6 days (range 5-21).
Results of this investigation demonstrated that diazepam tended to speed-up recovery for dogs with metronidazole toxicosis.
From the similarities in the plasma half-life of metronidazole and the average response time of the diazepam treated group,
the authors speculated that once metronidazole is displaced from the benzodiazepine receptor by diazepam, normal metabolism
of the displaced drug then occurs, resulting in the rapid clinical improvement observed. Furthermore, once metronidazole is
displaced, the exogenous benzodiazepine not only restores, but also improves, normal benzodiazepine-induced chloride conductance,
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Posts Tagged 'Tate'
Tate Modern – Henri Matisse, the cut-outs
In Matisse's work, I see Tahiti. The vibrant colours. The ferns, the corals. The hibiscus blooms. The tifaifais, the local patchworks.
This is what I expected from the new exhibition opening at the Tate, one of the largest ever dedicated to the artist. I discovered a different artist in the process. When his health problems stopped him from painting, he became a sculptor. Not of stone, but of paper, cutting straight into it, scissors becoming an extension of his soul as the brush had been before. He could reposition the shapes on the canvas, trying different angles. You read about it beforehand but it only really makes sense when you see it.
Henri Matisse, the cut-outs is like glancing though the looking glass. Step closer – you'll notice how the shapes are collaged, the meandering charcoal lines, the experimentation. Experts, when analysing Acanthuses, have counted no less than one thousand pin holes… On others, you can imagine a spiral, a grid to better grasp the architecture he had in mind.
A few more things that I held dear… The stained windows he made for the Vence chapel, glass not being a material I associate with Matisse, how the idea consumed him for a while. Oceania, a piece that started randomly, simply by not willing to discard a shape, putting it on the wall to hide an annoying default. Being inspired, transforming the whole room by adding corals, leaves, birds. And of course, the absolute must-see, the four blue nudes, reunited for the very first time. These voluptuous female silhouettes have a Picasso side to me, a de-constructed geometry carefully reinvented.
If you are not familiar with the artist's work, this is probably a once-in-a-lifetime chance to see 130 pieces at once, fully absorbing his art (which you really should follow by a visit to the Matisse museum in Nice to fully grasp the colours, so very different in the light of the south of France, where they originated). If you already admire him, you will learn so much more about this techniques, be touched by his slight hesitations, his repositioning… This makes him curiously more human.
Henri Matisse, the cut-outs
Until September 7th 2014
Tate Modern
London SE1 9TG
A week-end in London: July 26-29, 2012
Until now, I was completely immune to the Olympics. I really had no interest. But yesterday evening, going to Stratford, it hit me. Such a different atmosphere there than in the heart of London! The coming together, the diversity of nationalities in the streets, the huge-ness of it all, The Orbit shining in the sunset, the contrast between what used to be a normal neighbourhood and the size of the new constructions. And the vibe, the electricity in the air, the anticipation, the pride, the cheerfulness… It transports you suddenly, takes you by surprise. Are you in London this week-end? Scroll down for fun ideas!
That's art, baby:
* On Thursday evening, the National Theater will be lit up in flames
* Sports the fun way - Victorian inspired with a touch of fun and crazyness.
* Rediscover Bob Marley at the British Music Experience.
* At the Tate, art becomes planet-friendly.
Take the little ones along:
* The Natural History Museumwelcomes a new species - lions made entirely of crochet.
* 99 tiny games have been hidden in London – time to go fun-hunting.
* Add a little colour to London.
Yummy time ahead:
* Crunch your way through the Olympics with these adorable themed biscuit.
* Or discover world cuisine through Global Feast, THE pop-up of the summer: 20 meals each dedicated to a different country.
Out of the ordinary:
* How about sailing along the Thames on dream boats?
* Too hot? Try this new pop-up spa which includes a bar.
* Listen. At 08.12 on Friday, thousands of bells around the country will ring to celebrate the opening of the Olympic Games.
* Print your own T-shirt at Levi's.
* Pretend you are in Singapore.
* On Friday, watch the Games opening ceremony on a big screen at Victoria Park.
* Another street party? Yes, but a giant one on all Exhibition Road.
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A week-end in London: June 28-25, 2012
Revisiting Kensington Palace recently, I fell under its charm all over again. Forget dusty old houses, no matter how royal. Here, historical anecnotes appear in old-style newspapers, irresistible. Drawers can be opened, books opened, secret messages found. Room after room art installation bring you to a dream world, waking up the whispers of the house, making emotions so much more vibrant. Magical indeed. Now, what about you? What have you planned for the week-end?
That's art, baby:
* Can art. Yes. Using can-struction.
* Destructure architecture at the late evening of the V&A on Friday.
* Rediscover Munch's paintings at the Tate.
Yummy time ahead:
* What a delicious idea: a cooking workshop dedicated to the afternoon tea.
* On Saturday, the Fifteen celebrates its tenth birthday with a fabulous street party.
Out of the ordinary:
* It's party time on Charing Cross road this Saturday.
* Caudalie brings Bordeaux to London with a divine pop-up spa in Harrods.
* On Saturday, go vintage crazy with this kilo-sale.
* Play ping-pong in the streets of London. A fantastic (and free) idea.
* Feel like dancing with Havana rumba.
* On Sunday, celebrate Canada day on Trafalgar Square.
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A week-end in London: Feb 17-19, 2012
The most beautiful flowers are those blooming forever. On greyish days, I dream in front of this paper lace work by Rob Ryan. Of escapes to the seaside and spring valleys. A few seconds of sweetness before reality kicks in. Somehow, it proves even more efficient than chocolate.
That's art baby:
* Rediscover Picasso at the Tate.
* Add a touch of surrealism with Chihuly.
Take the little ones along:
* Saturday, learn how to make 3D pancakes. It's free.
* Also on that day, try the apple wassail at Camden's Natural Reserve.
* The Duck Tour now proposes a James Bond theme.
Love, Love, Love:
* Victoria & Albert, a royal love - fabulous animations.
Out of the ordinary:
* Saturday, go clue hunting in Shoreditch.
* Or sing at the pub. At the Coach & horses, it has become a tradition every Saturday. They even have a piano.
* Prepare your own potions.
* A little London love.
* See a movie. On a roof. In a theatre made of reclaimed material form the olympic park.
* Camelias are in bloom at the Chiswick House – gorgeous!
Lost in London – autumn edition
I had fallen in love with the very first one. It made me rediscover London, its village atmosphere, the richness of its fauna, its incredible green spaces and I am not talking about the royal parks. Though it, I met extraordinary, inspiring people, inspired by craft or community. Another side of the capital, a more human, heart-warming one.
Not a book yet so much more than a magazine. The illustrations are just sublime. Make yourself a hot chocolate or a steaming Lapsang and indulge. Trust me, you will begoing through it again and again. This new edition will tell you about… secret spots in the City, the life of the peregrine falcon who lives on top of the Tate chimney, will make you want to have a rooftop, think that knitting indeed is trendy, put your wellies on to see that vineyard close to the M25… Oh, and I do share a few of my favourite cake and ale addresses in there too.
A week-end in London: Sept 02-04, 2011
I keep looking at my Filofax - September? Summer has gone so fast. Only one solution can balance this: shop. New work clothes, bags, accessorie, killer shoes. Autumn leaves will not slow me down. Alernatively, try those ideas to keep a sparkling mood!
* Make yourself all beautiful at this gorgeous vintage evening.
* Enjoy a crafty night market.
* Meat balls are the new trend and frankly, our mouth waters at the thought of those.
* Our youth video games music will be played by a classical orchestra on Southbank - a great way to rediscover them.
* Start knitting and be part of a work of art at the Tate.
* Discover the smallest cathedral in London.
* Try those miniature games on Southbank for the biggest fun.
* Marvel at these childhood inspired posters at the London Transport Museum.
* Have mojitos and pizza aboard a double decker.
* Try urban gardening.
* Those nails of your could be masterpieces, you know.
* See London from above. Through fab drawing here. While sipping a cocktail here.
* We all have stoped at cafés just to use their free wifi. Well. now, we can go for a pint too.
* Mary Poppins might have been right about a spoonful of sugar but these days it is all about a spoonful of London honey…
* Be on the lookout - Terry Pratchett will stop in London to talk about his new book in October. Tickets will be on sale soon.
* Harry Potter fans will want to book those tours organised by Warner too - you will get closer to the sets.
* Is you company installing of those free hives? Let us know! We'd love to write about it.
Post-it for the week-end (Dec 12-13)
Fed up with Xmas shopping? A few ideas to forget all about it…
- Well first, you need energy. Carluccio's has a special -10% on their deli this Thursday. Best of all, you're welcomed with mulled wine and canapes…
- T'is the season to be eating finger-licking good treats! Head for the chocolate festival on Southbank.
- Don't forget the new exhibitions: question your identity @ the Wellcome Collection or test artistic technology @ the V&A.
- More of the street art fan? Head for the Flying Eyeball.
- of course there is the pop-up of the week-end: Elton John's clothes and stage outfits on sale, profits going to his AIDS foundation. Not whithin your budget? Try Barnardo's vintage shop on Carnaby street to pack a bargain!
- Rediscover England with fascinating landscape pictures @ the National Theatre…
- Take the kids to a panto: there will be a toy Aladdin one @ Covent Garden on Sunday…
-… or pet an ice polar bear on Trafalgar Square….
- … or your toddlers to a Baby disco party on Saturday! Shake it, baby!
- Why not an interactive Treasur Hunt?
- a last festive note: the Tate Britain is setting up its artistic Xmas tree this Friday.
Did I forget anything? Leave me a note!
You'll find me @ the Earth exhibition (then trying to choose from one of the gorgeous cakes at the Sketch Pop Up) and at the strange and amazing House of fairy tales


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Funeral services for Paul Jones, of Muskogee, will be held Thursday, January 24, 2013 at New Hope Baptist Church in Muskogee, OK. Reverend Steven Alexander will officiate and burial will be in Green Hill Cemetery in Muskogee, OK. Casket bearers are Rusty Jones, Dusty Jones, Kevin Jones, David Jones, Tracy Hoos, and Harris Jones.
Paul was born July 4, 1916 in Muskogee, OK to Arthur Watson and Ida Mae (Gardner) Jones. He passed away January 20, 2013 in Muskogee, OK at the age of 96.
Paul worked for Spartan Aeronautics in Tulsa in the 1950's. He worked for the City of Muskogee for many years at the water treatment plant at Hyde Park before retiring. Paul enjoyed fishing wood, working, bowling, and working in his garden. He was a member of the New Hope Baptist Church in Muskogee. Paul was a loving husband, father, and grandfather.
He is survived by his sons, Paul Allen Jones and wife Sandra of Muskogee, and Joel Ellis Jones and wife, Therese of Broken Arrow; grandchildren, Rusty and wife Rene of Muskogee, Dusty Jones of Broken Arrow, Kristi Hoos and husband Tracy of Muskogee, Kevin Jones and wife Jeni of Omaha, NE, and David Jones of Broken Arrow; great-grandchildren, Harris Jones, Hannah Jones, Evan Jones, Ryan Jones, Trey Hoos, Caydn Hoos, Gavin Ingram Jones, Madison Jones, Carson Jones, and Avery Jones; and many other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 69 years, Josephine; parents, Arthur and Ida Jones; brothers, Alvin Jones and Samuel Jones; and sister, Nora Mae Brewer.
Arrangements and services are entrusted to Johnson Funeral Home, Sperry.
Online condolences to the family can be made at johnsonfhsperry.com.


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Black Teens Abort Twice as Often as National Average
With shows like "16 and Pregnant" and "Teen Mom" glamorizing teen pregnancy, its no surprize that teen pregnancy rates are increasing. However, along with pregnancy rates abortion rates are also increasing. This is especially true for African American teens. AtlantaBlackStar reported:
African-American teenage abortion rates are more than twice as high as the national average, according to a new study.
The African-American abortion rate, according to the study conducted by the Guttmacher Institute, is 41 per 1,000 women among the 15- to 19- year old age group. The national average abortion rate is 18 per 1,000 women among 15- to 19-year-olds.
The rate is also four times higher than the teen abortion rate among non-Hispanic whites, which sits at 10 per 1,000 women, and twice as high as the Hispanic rate of 20 per 1,000.
The state-by-state study also reveals that in states with high abortion rates, teen pregnancy among African-Americans has the greatest chance of ending in an abortion than it does in any other racial group.
What can be done to counter act this trend? Is there a need for more resources? Are our black youth not getting the information needed to adequately prepare them for s*xually active lives and the pressures and responsibilities that come along with it.
For more on the full report click HERE.
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It's a little scary taking the leap of faith to launch a new product out into the world, without knowing for certain if there's an audience to catch it on the way down, so you should never do it. Remember that marketing exists only to serve the product itself - without the product, you have absolutely nothing of substance to talk about.
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The number of ways you can enagage people with your product before it's available are legion – as are the practitioners of such 'buzz' marketing methods. The videogame industry has a lot of practice with this, what with the long production times, multi-million dollar budgets and high expectations of its customers. A huge amount of focus and pressure is put on their preorders and Day 1 sales. How else could sites like Gametrailers, or Gamevideos keep their visitors during the industry's traditional summer doldrums? Then, there's a certain fruit company that's reknowned for inspiring internet-breaking volumes of chatter surrounding its new products (which are usually shrouded in airtight secrecy)…
Tell a story that keeps unfolding
People love a good story – it's in our nature. Events like the rescue of 33 trapped miners in Chile keep people riveted to the headlines, primarily because of the background, exposition, and characters involved. Similarly, the thing that keeps people interested in a product is the story behind it. Every product has one, and until recently, much of the work that went into bringing a new offering to market was difficult disseminate effectively, and in a manner that was inclusive to the customer. Nowadays, the tools exist to easily share such information, but what kinds of content and methods of sharing get people talking about products they can't even own or interact with yet?
- Make some material exclusive – Make sure to collect some info from your audience for some or all updates about your phantom product, whether that's an email address, a 'Like' on your official Facebook page, a follow on your Twitter profile, etc. By building this audience, you make them feel like they're "in the know" before everyone else.
- Give them a stake in the outcome – This can take multiple forms, from the risky-but-sometimes-rewarding crowdsourcing method of seeking customer input on the actual product (see Mountain Dew's hugely user-driven Dewmocracy campaign), to simple polls about customer preferences, to limited-time live Q&A sessions, and so on. Showing people that they can have a tangible effect on the end of the story allows them to emotionally invest in a successful launch.
- Pace yourself – Make sure that whenever you begin your buzz-building efforts, you have enough content to go the distance until launch-day. Although it may be tempting to publish your prototype photos and chief engineer interview, and press release all at once, restrain yourself, child! You need a slow, steady burn to get and maintain people's attention. Otherwise you end up with a short-lived community that peters out quickly.
- Be unpolished – I talk about this all the time, I know, but I repeat: it doesn't have to be perfect to be interesting. Flipcam videos, cellphone camera pics, snippets of interesting conversations, or quick interviews with key people – all of these serve to draw back the corporate velvet curtain and introduce your customers to the people, hours and passion that go into creating the products they love.
- Pay attention to the influencers – Single out those engaged customers who actively comment on and share your updates for special treatment, to make them the envy of the rest. This can be anything from personal responses, to giveaways, or invitations to a VIP tour of your offices, a one-on-one interview for their blog, etc. Give them special perks in the view of everyone else, and you'll quickly see an uptick in the activity of your audience. Read the case study on the success of the movie Paranormal Activity's social media marketing campaign to see what I mean.
- Have a clear timeline – If the bottom line is to keep the product launch date in mind, you should make it clear what that day is – but don't overemphasize it. People don't need minute-to-minute updates.
- Go off-topic – You're human too. Just because you're representing a product, doesn't mean you may only communicate about topics related to it, and it alone. Take a look at Zappos' social media activities (or should I say hijinks) – sometimes, you could be mistaken for thinking they just hooked up a webcam to Crazyworld. Yet people love it, because this makes them human, with human interests, and human ADD. Have fun with it, and people will have fun with you.
- Remember the payoff - Don't post an update if you have nothing to say. A story that goes nowhere loses people's interest fast – especially if you cry wolf about a supposed update that doesn't provide any new information.
How do you guys go about building anticipation for your upcoming products? Leave me something smart in the comments!


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Karsh Shows Us Just How Much There Is to Do in Denver
New spot from Karsh\Hagan for Visit Denver that uses the background switching technique to demonstrate all the fun you can get lost in here in town.
Visit Denver is an organization comprised of hundreds of local partners, each with their own business objectives. So how do you create a single spot that works toward achieving all of them? You showcase dozens of attractions in one simple package. Pulling off this :30 spot required an eight-day shoot, 34 different setups and a very patient crew.
Art director: Nick Marranzino
Copywriter: Karen Morris
Account service: Rachel Greenberg, Megan Caldbeck, Anne Marie Salcito
Director of broadcast production: Becky Ferguson
Creative direction: Matt Ingwalson, Sean Topping
Production company: Futuristic Films
Director: Bill Timmer
Editor: Richie Kendall
Music composition: Shawn King
Once again, lots of backslapping for the creative types but where's the credits for the media people who a.) identified the target audience that influenced the creative direction b.) identified the right media channels in which to place the ad and c.) placed the media?
This blog continually forgets that media planners are part of the ad agency team.
Somebody call the waaaambulance.
Nick Marranzino FOREVEEEEEEERRRRRR!
Is the target dorky white people?
Yikes. Another terrible ad for Denver. Come on... this city has so much more to offer. This ad is uninspired beyond belief.
The truth is. Denver really is a dump. Lets be honest.
^ Must explain why so many asshole Californians and Texans are flocking here in droves.
Media planners arn't responsible for anything in this ad! Thats like saying a waiter should be complimented for bringing out the food to the right table. Get real.
Personally, I think Denver is a bit void but I always look west when I am there. My two kids also attend University of Denver DU and they are happy there. Denver has alot of concerts, um... the school is great, Coors beer is great. Come on, give it a break... it'll get better with all those Texans and Californians moving in. The people are great by the way as well. Boulder is over rated if you ask me, and I DO look forward to my kids moving back to San Francisco.... now this place rocks!!
That is a pretty boring ad for Denver if you ask me. It needs some life...
Downtown in dead and 16th street is mostly it seems for gangs and the homeless. It's depressing as hell to be down there... come on Denver, get hip, clean up, make it alive.
Cherry Creek area is the only one with any life or personality.
good ad. Wish I knew where all those places are!
Nice job Karsh and Futuristic. Denver is awesome. As a transplant, I can tell you a thousand reasons to love Denver. As for the ad, I like it. I shoot for Visit Denver and know we have to make the most out of the limited budget we get... Futuristic shot 12-15 locations... I'm sure they went out of their way to do the most with the budget given and to show how diverse and fun Denver is. Nice job!


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Justin: These are the sights and sounds of what could be the beginnings of a new Libya, where cheering crowds and celebratory gunfire in Tripoli's Green Square wash away memories of Libya's longtime leader Moammar Qaddafi and his speeches to supporters in this very spot only months ago.
The eyes of the world are now on Tripoli. It is Libya's capital. And experts say if Qaddafi and his fighters lose control of it to rebels, Qaddafi's more than forty years in power will come to an end.
Some argue the end has already come as waves of rebel fighters pour into Tripoli with the mission to take down pro-Qaddafi fighters. The rebels have set up checkpoints and say they now control most of the capital, but Qaddafi supporters are said to be heavily armed and protecting his compound.
This rebel leader says his forces are looking out for Qaddafi's snipers as they move closer to Green Square.
Battles broke out all over Tripoli where Qaddafi is believed to be hiding out and refusing to surrender. Three of his sons have already been captured.
Now NATO — which is a group of Western nations, including the U.S. — has called for Qaddafi's troops to stop the fighting and it has launched more air strikes.
"The Qaddafi regime is clearly crumbling. The sooner Qaddafi realizes that he cannot win the battle against his own people, the better."
Justin: NATO has been bombing Qaddafi strongholds for about six months. Their efforts helped rebel forces take Tripoli Sunday without much resistance from pro-Qaddafi fighters. The rebels destroyed many symbols of the Qaddafi regime as they entered Tripoli.
Rebels say their first priority is to establish law and order in Libya, but experts say that could be difficult. Libya is made up of many different ethnic groups and tribes which are somewhat isolated from one another and operate independently.
"This is a country that has deep divisions. It's not a natural creation, and so there are tough times ahead. So everyone who has fought is going to want to have a sense of their reward, both in terms of the political and economic spoils."
Justin: Commanders are warning that there are still large groups of Qaddafi fighters, and until he is caught, they say the danger is still out there.
Justin Finch, Channel One News.


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California's foreclosure crisis eased considerably during the final quarter of last year, with the number of homes entering foreclosure dropping to a six-year low.
The steep decline, accompanied by a similar drop in home repossessions, clears the path for a quickened pace of recovery this year. Fewer foreclosures on the market should lead to higher home prices and a healthier real estate market.


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Many of you already know how i've been looking for Medical training here in the UK, well after a last ditch effort to do an Intense Training course (many TP's provide plenty of info if you can pick it up fast enough!) using my MOD ELCAS credits and Fire Service support, which my management refused.
I have decided to go Uni and do the all out FdSc Paramedic Science Degree, but after emailing the Uni Lecturers I found out I am lacking acedemically and therefore have to do a Access to Healthcare College course, this is a course for School drop outs like myself to play catch up in a year in order to be ready for a degree course. So from Sept 2013 till Aug 2016 I will be a student bum inn the hope of achieving the HPC Paramedic Registraition.
For those wondering my management refused the course application due to fear of being liable after contributing towards the training costs. (basically they'll me let save a life with any skills I have learnt out of the service and will claim all the glory, but if I loose a life they want to be able to wash their hands of me!!!) So when I told them I was going all out and applying to College and Uni they was VERY supportive, in fact even said they would work the rota's to assist my learning so long as they ain't paying for the course and are not liable for any of my actions or inactions.
You see their cowardess does not put me off, I'm a rescue worker period. If I have to go it alone in court to do what the tax payer pays me to do then fine. Otherwise what's the point in saving a life from a fire or a car wreck just to watch them die on the floor infront of everyone, you may aswell have not turned up at all and not given them or their loved ones false hope.
Well done Jonah good on yer sir and good luck.
Wishing you all the best on your endeavours. If you need any help or advise you know where we are
Best of luck with it all, as mm said where only a shout away !.
Thanks guys, I have a feeling I may have to dig in for this one!!!
I would have thought that the reason that the fire service refused your course application is that it is not a core requirement to be able to undertake your role as a fire fighter and for no other reason. It would be like a paramedic applying for paid time off and course fees in order to undertake a firefighting course. They would be refused as it is not a core requirement for their employment. Nothing to do with liability. More about Governance.
Hope you are successful in your learning journey and that you meet your ambition.
@Phecta originally I applied to EMT (the half way measure as I still wanted to be (FIREFIGHTER/Paramedic) as they have over the pond) I even applied to do your EMT I course and the service refused my application, and your right clinic governance was why the service became partly liable on a previous case. But if I qualify and work as a paramedic and also as a firefighter then Best Interest Act come into play really, because if I don't treat a casualty to the best of my paramedic abilities while working as a firefighter then I'm liable under the act.
Like I said, I'm a rescue worker, if I have the skills to save a life or at least give that life a chance of being saved then why should I let legislation hinder me... just look at how many times Firefighters have been slagged of for not doing enough because health and safety legislation got in the way. Its all about winning, because if you come out on top, management will praise you and claim they trainned you well, if you fail trying they hang you out to dry. I'm no scared of failing, I'm scared of not giving my all for whoever i'm rescueing.
I think you may still encounter some issues regarding clinical governance. I can see the fire service being very nervous about allowing you to operate as a Paramedic at an incident when your primary role is that of a fire fighter. When you are deployed to an incident on a pump, whether it be to a fire or entrapment rtc, are your individual roles not clearly defined ? I have seen the clear benefits of fire fighters being trained to a level that enables them to provide a first response to trauma patients at the roadside. I am however unconvinced that the fire service in the UK require a Paramedic on a pump, as ambulances are more often than not deployed to incidents in conjuntion with fire and rescue.
There is also a question regarding maintaining your registration, as the limited exposure to patients in your day to day routine as a fire fighter, I imagine, will not be sufficient. Perhaps securing bank shifts with an ambulance trust or private provider would be the answer ?
Anyway, it's an interesting challenge you've decided to undertake and I wish you all the best with it.
Having looked into clinical governance a little more you may all have a point about working as aparamedic on the fire ground, to answer your question stewmac91 no we all muck in, however all Firefighters that have gone through the full modern apprenticeship have undergone FAAW and Immediate Emergency Care (FPOS with operational required add on's basically).
However I would like to become a member of the HART Team here in Wales once I qualify as a Paramedic, as for Firefighting I plan to continue that too and while on the Fire Ground theres no reason why I can't use my Paramedic knowledge and skills if I only use the the equipment provided by the Fire Service. (With a little knowledge you can do a great deal with a minimal toolbox!)
There is a vast differenmce between someone doing first aid at work and FPoS and that of a Paramedic. It is like comparing somoeone who makes model aeroplanes to someone who flies a jumbo jet. As Stewmac91 indicated youyr exposure to medical emergencies would not suffice your requirements to maintain registration.
The Trauma aspect of a paramedic role is around 5% of the workload. The other 90% are the medical emergencies with accute and chronic conditions. It is this exposure that as a fire fighter you would seldom be exposed to and would see knowldge and skill decay.
When compared to the rest of the ambulance service, the Hart Teams are very very quiet and lads and lasses are biting at the bit to do overtime shifts on vehicles to keep their paramedic skills up to date. They are itching for call outs just to stop skill decay. If you do a freedom of information request and compare the amount of Emergency calls your local ambulance service undertake in a 24 hour period and see how many Emergency calls your fire-service do in the same period and also compare the numbers of crews on (not personnel) then you will have an idea on how much more exposure the ambulance service paramedics and technicians get compared to someone in the fire service.
I would hate to see you spend a lot of time money and effort to go through the university route only to find that you are not in a position to use your skills and not in a position to maintain state registration.
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Reps. Jared Polis (D-Colo.) and Matt Cartwright (D-Pa.) introduced two bills on Thursday that would repeal exemptions for oil and gas companies under the Clean Air Act and Clean Water Act. As a press release from the members noted, the bills were introduced:
… in order to ensure that the hydraulic fracking industry follows the same rules that other industries do in preserving our natural resources. This legislation is focused on ensuring the safety and the health of the communities where the hydraulic fracturing, or fracking, process is already taking place.
Polis' bill, the "Bringing Reductions to Energy's Airborne Toxic Health Effect (BREATHE) Act" (H.R. 1154), is based on the premise that oil and gas wells and their associated infrastructure can cause significant air pollution. The bill would require companies to cumulatively account for air pollution from all of their wells in one area by requiring aggregate permits, rather than individual permits for each well. The bill also adds hydrogen sulfide to the list of hazardous air pollutants regulated under the Clean Air Act.
Cartwright's bill, the "Focused Reduction of Effluence and Stormwater Runoff Through Hydraulic Environmental Regulation (FRESHER) Act" (H.R. 1175), would require stormwater runoff permits for oil and gas construction and operations to protect surface water resources. This is essential because rain causes runoff from fracking sites that can contain sediment and other pollutants which end up in nearby waters. It would also mandate a study on the effects of oil and gas operations on surface water.
In additions to these exemptions from parts of the Clean Air Act and Clean Water Act, the oil and gas industries enjoy loopholes in a handful of other laws including the Safe Drinking Water Act, the Superfund Act, the Community Right to Know Act, and the National Environmental Policy Act.


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"Preparing an Inspection Plan for Bridge Maintenance Painting" (565Kb) A bridge coatings specification can be complex and confusing. Yet it is regarded as the rulebook for quality control and quality assurance personnel responsible for inspecting the work. An inspection plan can streamline understanding the inspection checkpoints that a bridge coating specifications invokes and can be a key communication tool for contractor and inspection personnel. This article reviews the purpose and benefits of developing an inspection plan and reviews the content of SSPC's Guide for Planning Coatings Inspection. Two formats for inspection plans are illustrated, and how to populate an inspection plan based on the requirements of a bridge specification is demonstrated. The Journal of Protective Coatings and Linings (JPCL), May 2011.
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"Soluble Salts and Coatings – An Overview" (189Kb) The issue of soluble salt contamination and the amounts of soluble salts that may be tolerated beneath a coating on a steel surface is of considerable interest and debate in the protective coatings industry. The issue is the subject of a two-part article, with Part 1 presented here and Part 2 to be published in an upcoming issue of JPC> Part 1 discusses ISO/TR15235, which itself summarizes and reviews some of the earliest reports on the issue. Part 1 also cites, summarizes, and, at times, quotes other notable research efforts. (However, it is highly recommended that interested readers obtain and read the full publications, both of ISO/TR 15235 and the other reports summarized, for all are far more complex, extensive, and, in some instances, controversial than can be described in the brief summary presented here.) Part 1 then presents tables, based on the articles discussed, summarizing tolerance levels of soluble salts on surfaces to be coated. The Journal of Protective Coatings and Linings (JPCL), February 2010.
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From Moore's to Koomey's lawWednesday, September 14th, 2011 by Roberto Saracco
You should take a look at this article published few days ago on Technology Review.
It doesn't really say anything new but it shows that as technology progresses the way we look at it and our way or gauging it changes.
Moore's has set the pace to the electronic industry for almost 50 years akin it a must to be able to double the processing power (the density on a chip) every 18 months. However in these last 3 years the focus has shifted from processing power to energy efficiency.
On the one hand the processing power being delivered by mass market PC started to exceed the need and hence the perception of users. On the other hand the tremendous uptake of mobile devices has turned people's attention to the battery and how long it can resist before having to be recharged. Recharging a battery is inconvenient and running out of juice is even worse.
Hence, manufacturers' attention has turned to create low power chips to decrease the drain on the battery.
Because of the energy saving focus researchers have started to look into the energy consumption history and as reported in the article a professor at Stanford, Jonathan Koomey, has found out that the energy efficacy, measured in terms of number of processed instructions per second has also decreased, halved every 18 months.
Actually, this is not surprising, since the increase in the density in the chip leads to shorter paths and in turns requires less energy. Still, it is nice to notice that. But now it comes the interesting part.
As the focus has shifted on energy consumption and new architectures are created (like the multicore) we are going to see that whilst the Moore's law may start to slow down, the Koomey's law is likely to progress.
In the next few years the Moore's law will keep its validity (with some slowing possibly) but in the next decade it will have to stop (that is using silicon, the adoption of carbon based chips can extend it further). The increased pressure to save energy so that we can continue to increase the performances of our handheld devices and multiply the number of devices off the mains will push researchers to keep the pace of the Koomey's law as before they did with Moore's.
An interesting twist bringing more value to the user. However, we should be aware that the overall consumption is likely to keep increasing since the Koomey's observation (I prefer to call it this way) is about a fixed amount of processing power and we keep increasing the overall amount of it.
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Garmin is the industry leader in GPS-enabled sports watches, and its line of Forerunner watches earns top marks from experts and athletes. The Garmin Forerunner 210 (*Est. $200; $250 with heart-rate monitor) is deemed the best choice for most users. Reviewers say it is easy enough for beginners to use but has enough training features to satisfy most exercisers. "If you're looking for accuracy and ease of use, this is it," says Michael Lovato, a professional triathlete who tests the watch for Men's Journal.
In addition to tracking pace and distance with the GPS module, the Garmin Forerunner 210 includes customized interval sessions, an optional foot pod for tracking indoor workouts and the ability to upload workout data to a Mac or PC. Other features include a 1,000-lap history, backlit display and auto-lap functionality. If you opt to purchase the Garmin Forerunner 210 with the heart-rate monitor, the watch displays a continuous heart-rate reading and calculates calories burned.
Reviewers say the Garmin Forerunner 210 acquires satellites quickly (usually in less than 20 seconds) and keeps a solid lock throughout their workouts. "The GPS accuracy of the watch is every bit as good as the more expensive version, locking-on to satellites in less than a minute to quickly provide the runner with reliable feedback on speed, route and mileage," says Cliff Jones at TrustedReviews.com. Users also say they love the new current pace statistic, which displays real-time pace information so you don't need to rely on average pace for an indication of your overall speed. The redesigned heart-rate strap also gets high marks. "In my testing, the new version of the soft strap solves about 95% of the spiking/dropout issues I'd previously see -- a significant improvement over the previous soft strap," says DCRainmaker.com, a triathlon blog. The Garmin Forerunner 210 is smaller and less bulky than some of Garmin's other GPS watches, which is appreciated by most users. Battery life is also good, lasting about one week based on one workout per day.
However, the watch can't be used for swimming (it is water-resistant to 1 meter or roughly 3 feet), and the display can't be customized to show different workout parameters. We also saw a few complaints at Amazon.com that the heart-rate monitor stops working properly after several uses.
Although the Garmin Forerunner 210 earns several recommendations, it doesn't include several features that advanced users may appreciate. It lacks Garmin's popular Virtual Partner tool, which tells you at a glance if you are falling behind your target pace. The data upload requires connecting the watch to your computer via a USB cable, while some Garmin watches have a wireless upload. It is a basic sport watch outfitted with GPS.
If these features are important to you, experts recommend the Garmin Forerunner 410 (*Est. $325; $375 with heart-rate monitor) . This GPS sport watch includes plenty of advanced features, including wireless data upload, a customized display, the Virtual Partner function and the ability to record 100 waypoints or locations. You can create personalized workouts and set pace, time or distance alerts. The Garmin Forerunner 410 also supports the optional foot pod for indoor training and the speed/cadence sensor for cyclists.
Reviewers say that serious athletes will love the variety of training features and alerts -- so much so that we made it our Best Reviewed pick for "GPS sports watch for serious athletes." "Where the 410 excels is the training functionality which will help athletes go further, faster," says Cliff Jones at TrustedReviews.com. The customizable display is great for showing only the information you want to see, reviews say, and an auto-scroll feature satisfies those who want to see all their data. Users at Amazon.com say they love the interval -training feature, and they report faster satellite connections than previous versions. "I'm typically picking up satellites before I walk out the door to run," says one owner.
The Garmin Forerunner 410 is an update to the popular Garmin Forerunner 405 (*Est. $200; $250 with heart-rate monitor) . The Forerunner 405 received mainly positive reviews, but users said they were often annoyed by the frustrating touch bezel, which was hard to control when wearing gloves or if the device was wet. The Garmin Forerunner 410 also includes a touch bezel for navigation, but reviewers say it is improved. The bezel is easier to use, especially when you encounter a rainstorm, although it can still be difficult to use while wearing gloves. It's also easy to inadvertently swipe the bezel while exercising, reviewers say. As a result, reviewers say the Garmin Forerunner 210 is a better choice for most users, with the exception of those who can benefit from the 410's advanced training features. "I found that in general the touch bezel simply adds more complexity than is needed," says DCRainmaker.com.
The Garmin Forerunner 405 is still available, as is the Garmin Forerunner 405CX (*Est. $230) . The 405CX adds better calorie calculation and a replaceable wristband for those with smaller wrists, and it comes standard with a heart-rate monitor. However, reviews say the newer Garmin Forerunner 410 picks up satellites more quickly and has a slightly better touch bezel.
None of these sport watches is suitable for swimming, which is a real bummer for triathletes. For these users, experts recommend the Garmin Forerunner 310XT (*Est. $350; $400 with heart-rate monitor) . This GPS sport watch is water-resistant to 50 meters (about 160 feet), so it can be used for swimming, cycling and running. The Garmin Forerunner 310XT has a wireless data upload like the Garmin Forerunner 410, and it includes a Virtual Partner, customized advanced workouts, pace alerts and a multi-sport mode. Reviewers say this GPS sport watch includes all the necessary training features and has good battery life to boot. Backpacker magazine, which tests the watch extensively, says it's a great training tool for all kinds of athletes. "One editor credits the Forerunner for helping him notch his best 10k time ever and fine-tune a training plan that got him to Mt. Rainier's summit," the editors write.
However, the watch cannot collect heart-rate data while swimming, and several reviewers at Amazon.com say they are disappointed to discover that the GPS signal doesn't work well in the water. Garmin acknowledges this fact, but it says that the Forerunner 310XT "estimates" swim distance and speed based on time and the GPS data it is able to collect. In addition, the Garmin Forerunner 310XT is significantly larger and heavier than the watches discussed above, and it's not a watch you would want to wear to the office.
Garmin also makes an entry-level GPS sport watch, the Garmin Forerunner 110 (*Est. $200; $250 with heart-rate monitor) , which experts say is a good pick for those who want a basic, easy-to-use watch. The Forerunner 110 is one of the smallest of Garmin's sport watches, but it offers few features other than basic speed and distance tracking, along with an optional heart-rate monitor. The watch is not compatible with Garmin's speed and cadence sensor for cyclists, and you won't find high-tech features like the Virtual Partner, pace alerts, interval training or wireless upload here. Unlike the Garmin Forerunner 210, the Forerunner 110 displays only average pace rather than current pace.
Even so, the Garmin Forerunner 110 earns positive reviews, including an Editor's Choice award from Women's Adventure magazine. Editors say it is the best choice for anyone who wants GPS tracking and heart-rate monitoring in a streamlined package. "Setup was quick, easy, and very intuitive and the sensitive GPS accurately records distances so it's great off the road when you still want to track your miles," they write. Anick Jesdanun, a technology writer for The Associated Press, agrees. He says it was the fastest at locating GPS satellites (of the three GPS watches he tests), even around tall buildings. "The device is small, with limited functionality, but you get value for the price. It's a good choice if you want something really simple to use," he says.
Users are generally pleased with the Garmin Forerunner 110, but many owners at Amazon.com say the lack of current pace information is a dealbreaker. "I couldn't believe that a $250 GPS running watch wouldn't have current pace," says one owner. "This might be vaguely interesting for casual jogger (who wouldn't spend $250), but it's completely useless for any semi-serious runner."
If all these options haven't made your head spin yet, Garmin has a new GPS sport watch that features the line's first touch screen. The Garmin Forerunner 610 (*Est. $350; $400 with heart-rate monitor) includes a customizable touch screen that can display up to four data fields, and it recognizes gestures such as tapping or swiping. It also includes all of Garmin's advanced features, including custom workouts, interval training, auto lap and Virtual Partner. Plus there are some new features like vibration alerts, a Virtual Racer that lets you race against previous times or friends and a Training Effect tool that analyzes your workout data to determine the impact on your aerobic fitness.
Although the Garmin Forerunner 610 won't hit store shelves until spring/summer 2011, DCRainmaker.com has the first detailed hands-on review. The blog's author says the sport watch takes less than 10 seconds to connect to satellites, and the sleek design makes it suitable as an everyday watch. Although the Garmin Forerunner 610 is geared towards runners, it does support speed and cadence sensors, and DCRainmaker.com has no problems using it for cycling workouts. Unlike the Forerunner 310XT, however, the watch isn't suitable for swimming.
Runner's World magazine also takes a quick look at the device and says the touch screen is easy to use, even while wearing gloves. More reviews for the Garmin Forerunner 610 will be added in a future update to this report.
Of course, Garmin isn't the only manufacturer of GPS sport watches, but it certainly is the most popular. It is facing increasing competition, however, from the likes of Timex and Nike, two fitness powerhouses that have added more GPS-enabled watches to their lineups.
The new Timex Ironman Global Trainer (*Est. $250) tracks speed, distance, pace, altitude and heart rate with the included chest strap. The watch, which is water-resistant to 50 meters (roughly 160 feet), is also compatible with optional cadence and power sensors for cycling. A USB cable is included for uploading workout data to a Mac or PC computer. The display can be customized to show different workout parameters. Other features include a 20-workout memory, waypoint and route recording, auto splits and customized interval training.
Reviewers find a lot to like about the Timex Ironman Global Trainer. Even though it is packed with training features, experts say the button-based navigation system is easy to use while exercising. "It has seven big, easy-to-press buttons (three on either side and a start/split button on front) that makes using it while running a breeze -- which isn't always the case on some competing watches," says Donald Melanson at Engadget.com. Durability is another plus. Reviewers also like the multi-sport mode, which records different types of exercise (cycling, running, etc.) without restarting the watch. "For the triathlon training I do, this was my favorite," says Michael Lovato, a professional triathlete who tests the watch for Men's Journal. It should be noted, however, that the Timex Ironman Global Trainer can only track time for swimming -- the GPS tracking and heart-rate monitor don't work underwater.
Although it gets high marks in professional reviews, user ratings are not as positive. Only a dozen owners comment at Amazon.com, but the Timex Ironman Global Trainer has a 2.5-star rating (out of 5). Numerous owners complain that the watch takes a long time to acquire a satellite signal, and the map routes it creates have a tendency to be inaccurate. "It takes forever to acquire a signal. Sometimes I'll be in my front yard for 5 minutes waiting for a signal," says one owner. Others complain that their workout data can only be exported to TrainingPeaks.com. The watch is also very large. "Buyers should really spend a moment to understand the sheer size of this watch, it is huge," says one reviewer.
Nike is also expanding into GPS sport watches with the new Nike+ SportWatch GPS (*Est. $200) . The Nike+ watch uses an integrated TomTom GPS module, but you can also use it with the Nike+ shoe sensor for indoor workouts. It tracks time, speed, distance and heart rate (although a chest strap is not included). The large, easy-to-read display gets high marks, and the watch includes data upload capability, lap tracking and a lightweight design. "If you've been holding out for a GPS watch that you can actually wear all day, this is it," says Mathew Honan at Wired.
However, the GPS signal is inconsistent, and at least one reviewer reports problems with accurate tracking. "The cardinal sin of a GPS watch is to fail during the duration of a run and this watch has committed that sin too often for me to recommend it without serious reservations," says John Biggs at CrunchGear.com.
Polar also gets high marks for its GPS-enabled watches. The Polar RS800CX G3 (*Est. $450) is a multisport watch that can be used for cycling as well as running with the addition of optional speed or cadence sensors. A chest strap is included for heart-rate monitoring, and this bundle includes the G3 GPS Sensor W.I.N.D. to track speed and distance. Reviewers at Amazon.com say the Polar RS800CX G3 is accurate and acquires a satellite signal quickly. Battery life is excellent and lasts up to one year, according to reviews, largely because the separate GPS sensor takes some of the strain of the watch. However, the small display can be hard to read, according to Fred Zahradnik at About.com.
The top-rated GPS watches are pretty expensive, but if you don't need tons of features or a sleek design, you can find a GPS sport watch that won't break the bank. Although it has been around for a long time, reviewers say the Garmin Forerunner 305 (*Est. $130) is an excellent value. Unlike the streamlined Garmin sport watches discussed earlier, the Garmin Forerunner 305 is big and bulky, but it has excellent performance. The watch tracks pace, distance, calories burned and heart rate, and it is compatible with optional cadence or speed sensors for cycling and a foot pod for tracking indoor runs. It also features a Virtual Partner, auto-lap functions, a multi-sport mode, customized workouts, pace alerts and interval training.
The Garmin Forerunner 305 attracts 1,800 user reviews at Amazon.com, where the watch enjoys a 4.5-star rating (out of 5). Owners call it reliable, accurate and easy to use. Most users admit that it's bulky, but they find the impressive functionality outweighs this drawback. And of course, it costs a lot less than competing GPS sport watches. "For the price, this is an amazing piece of technology that is fairly easy to use and really works for its stated purpose of recording work-out data," says one owner. Triathlete Mathew Honan finds the Garmin Forerunner 305 highly accurate, and it is the only GPS watch that never loses its satellite signal during his testing. However, multiple owners posting to Amazon.com complain that, while the GPS watch may hold a satellite signal well, it takes several minutes to initially acquire satellite reception.
The Polar RS300X G1 (*Est. $130) is another top pick among budget sport watches. It doesn't have an integrated GPS module like the Garmin Forerunner 305, but this bundle includes the G1 GPS Sensor to track speed and distance. The watch has a variety of heart-rate features, including a fitness test, training zones and alerts. Automatic lap recording and a 99-lap workout history are also included.
Women's Adventure magazine gives the Polar RS300X an Editor's Choice award. Testers particularly appreciate the included fitness test and various workout modes. "Testers loved the multiple and easy-to-read display modes showing heart rate and timing features and the RS300X was a favorite for track and tempo workouts where testers wanted to switch modes or enlarge the feature of their choice (HR, Stopwatch, or Lap time) while keeping the other numbers visible but smaller," the editors say. The heart-rate strap is comfortable, according to Runner's World magazine, and the watch has plenty of settings that help you make the most of your workout.
However, Women's Adventure magazine notes that the watch is large, especially for petite women. We also saw a few complaints at Amazon.com that the display can be hard to read.
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One of the most popular architectural styles in the Mediterranean Spanish. Gracious entry courtyards, arched windows and doorways and artful tile are all part of our Glendale heritage.
As a Realtor, I get to see a large variety of these beautiful homes. Not surprisingly, the most architecturally interesting homes are usually the large and expensive ones.
Today, however, I get to unveil 1244 Highland Ave. and it is a home of exceptional detail. The large arched window is lined with Spanish tile. The courtyard is a Mediterranean oasis and there are twisted plaster columns in the restored Magnesite entry. With 3 bedrooms, 2 baths and lots of modern upgrades, this home is offered at $624,500. It is open this Sunday, 2 - 5 PM.
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How to Install a Grab Bar
Edited by Family Handyman Magazine, Krystle, Jack Herrick, Travis Derouin and 14 others
Grab bars are specially manufactured to hold at least 250 lbs. when properly secured. Towel bars and other light-duty bars are not strong enough. Grab bars provide extra security in the bathtub for that first slippery step. In this article, you'll learn where to position grab bars and how to anchor them so they're rock-solid.
1Locate two studs on the wall to screw the grab bar to. Studs are spaced 16 in. apart, measured from center to center. Locate them by knocking on the wall above the tile, checking in the room on the other side of the bath wall, or using a stud sensor. Then find the exact outline of the stud by hammering a finish nail into the drywall or plaster in an inconspicuous spot that can be easily patched later.Ad
2Extend the stud marks down to the grab bar location with a level. Place a strip of 1-1/2 in. masking tape on the tile to indicate the studs. A good location for a bar is at an angle between two wall studs on the long back wall of the tub. The bottom of the bar should be about 6 to 10 in. above the top of the tub. For studs 16 in. apart, a 24-in. long bar provides a nice angle.
3Drill a 1/8-in. hole with a glass-and-tile bit at the mark closest to the center of each stud to confirm the stud location. If you hit solid wood, drill the remaining holes. If not, poke a piece of bent wire through the hole and probe until you feel the stud. Reposition the grab bar and mark the holes over the new stud position. In most cases, the unused hole will be covered by the mounting plate on the grab bar.
4Use a 1/4-in. glass-and-tile or masonry bit to enlarge the holes through the tile, but use a 5/32 in. bit to drill into the wood.
5Caulk the back of the flange, then screw the bar to the wall with No. 10 or 12 stainless steel pan head screws. Make sure the screws penetrate the studs at least 1 in. In most cases, 2-in. screws are long enough.
6Give the bars a good solid yank to test their holding power.Ad
- There are good grab bars and better ones! Look for grab bars that have a non-slip surface. The ones we had installed were grey, heavy duty plastic , and have a finely knurled surface. As I recall, the manufacturer was located in Florida.
- Special gap-filling spacers are available for mounting grab bars on fiberglass tubs. Check with the manufacturer or a plumbing supplier.
- If you are sure you are going into metal studs, toggle bolts may be OK to use. Otherwise, avoid them.
- Most grab bars have three screw holes in each mounting flange, but you'll only be able to anchor two of the three screws into a typical 1-1/2 in. wide stud. Use a plastic anchor for the third screw. As long as these screws penetrate at least an inch into sound wood, the grab bar will meet or exceed the 250-lb. load rating required by the government for public buildings.
- If the grab bar doesn't have a gasket, put a little bit of silicone caulk behind and/or around the flanges. You don't want any water to get behind the walls!
- Use the screws that came with the grab bar, or some that are equally stout and are made of stainless steel to prevent rusting. Do not use smaller screws because these will not "bite" the studs properly, or the screw heads may not be large enough to hold the bar properly. No, don't use drywall screws!
- If you don't think you can install the bar properly, don't do it. If the bar fails, someone could be severely injured.
- Don't use toggle bolts or any other kind of anchor for at least two of the screws on each end. You MUST hit a stud on both ends of the grab in order for the bar to sustain the weight of a person. Toggle bolts rely on the strength of the wall backing, usually drywall or concrete boards. Distributing 200+ lbs. over a square inch or two of this type of material will not make for a sufficiently sturdy installation. As noted above, the one exception would be if you are going into metal studs.
Things You'll Need
- You'll need a drill, a 4 ft. level, a 1/8 in. and a 1/4 in. masonry or glass and tile bit, a 5/32 wood bit, a hammer and a screwdriver. You may also need a stud sensor if you have trouble locating wood studs.
Sources and Citations
- Family Handyman Magazine - More information on grab bars. Original source of the article. Shared with permission.
- Mounting towel bars on tile.
- Bath safety information.
- Family Handyman Magazine on masonry anchors.
- Ada Codes and Regulations.
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During the River Dell Board of Education reorganization meeting, board administrator Thomas Bonfiglio administered the oath of office to incumbent Vito Acquafredda and newcomers Patricia Almberg and Paul Barnes.
Acquafredda, who works as an architect, earned a bachelor's degree from the City College of New York School of Architecture.
Almberg has served on the River Edge Board of Education for the past four years. A graduate of Stone Hill College with a bachelor's degree in science, she works part time at St. Peter the Apostle Church. The River Edge BOE will now begin searching for a replacement to fill her former seat.
Barnes is the head of the math department at Paramus High School. He earned a bachelor's of science degree from Springfield College and a master's in mathematics from Fairleigh Dickinson University.
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I wasn't too happy with the boho dress I just completed. I learned a lot, though, and finally installed a workable invisible zipper. This was my fifth dress, and although I did bond with my seam ripper, it wasn't as much as usual, so I guess that's a good thing. You an read more about my adventures with 100% cotton on my blog Sew Sixties.
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- August 18, 2010 at 6:35 am
I think the Boho Beast looks fantastic! Love the results of your project
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- August 18, 2010 at 6:58 pm
I think this dress looks really nice, and hope to offer a bit of constructive criticism. I see that you love to fit your dresses close to the figure, but quite frankly I don't think it is working for you. Don't get me wrong, you have a great figure, but the 60's were all about the boxy shift- not fitted at the waist. The style of pattern you are choosing were not meant to be as tight fitting as you are cutting them. It ruins the line of the dress and is out of character for the decade (I was there and cursed those styles that hid my shape). The 60's dresses you were doing were best for boyish "Twiggy" figures, not for real women with curves.
As a curvy girl, like myself, you might consider looking at the late 1950's wiggle style dresses. There is a lot more fitting involved, but it will really show off your FAB figure. Girl, you got it all going on, so please take this as intended – as constructive criticism.
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The love of his life had been married for five years before he met her, and dead for five days before he'd found out. Clandestine lovers weren't notified in the event of a tragedy. The police and medical examiners had waited days before releasing the names of those killed in the concert fire to the public.
The paper had published profiles of the victims, and that's where, halfway through his usual breakfast of a slice of toast and a banana, the news had found him.
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Highland Park controlled the opening tip and converted a lay-up within the first 10 seconds but the momentum would be short lived. Visiting Niles North rattled off 26 unanswered points to build an insurmountable lead. The Vikings (19-3, 7-0) cruised to a 58-32 win to remain undefeated in Central Suburban League play.
Senior Malachi Nix scored just six points in the win but it was enough for a milestone. His old-fashioned three-point play with 2:52 remaining in the third period made him the all-time leading scorer. Nix now has 1,303 career points, one better than Nick Williams mark.
"It's a pretty cool feeling. I feel like a lot of weight has been lifted from my shoulders," Nix said. "It's awesome to get that record and leave my mark here at Niles North."
With Nix off to a slow start the Vikings offense turned to senior forward Billy Voitik. The Vikings big man scored all 15 of his points in the first half.
"We wanted to get him a lot of touches inside," Vikings coach Glenn Olson said. "Our guys did a nice job of feeding him inside and Billy did a nice job of finishing around the rim."
Led by Voitik's 7-for-8 shooting the Vikings finished the first 16 minutes of play 15 of 26 from the field. Niles North led 39-11 at the break.
During the scoring drought, which lasted 10 minutes, 51 seconds, Highland Park turned the ball over nine times and missed nine shots.
"A lot of things went our way in the first half," Olson said. "We got on a little streak where everything we shot went in and we were able to convert turnovers into points."
The only thing the Vikings did not do well was come out focused in the third stanza. Highland Park scored the first 12 points of the period but would come no closer.
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VEEDERSBURG, Ind. —
Town council members conducted a public hearing Tuesday on Triad Associates' findings from its study of the town's water and waste water systems.
Triad's representative Lou Savka said the town's waste water system is doing well. In a few years, the town will need to replace the older sewer lift stations and the basin liners at the waste water plant will need to be replaced. Triad estimates the improvements will cost about $940,000.
The town's water system has several areas in need of improvement, including replacing old pipes with PVC pipes, installing water mains and lines to improve pressure and flow issues, and joining or looping dead-end water lines. Savka said the town's wells are doing well, but a filter system in a new water treatment plant could improve water quality.
If town officials wanted to complete all of Triad's recommendations, the project would total more than $9 million.
Savka recommended setting priorities. He suggested installing water lines on the west side of town where pressure issues are a major concern. Officials could break the project into sections or phases and seek loans from the State Revolving Fund or Rural Development. Officials could also apply for grants, but the town's water customers would definitely see an increase in their rates depending on how much the town would have to borrow for the project.
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Heard from waste water superintendent Connie Sichts that a service road is needed at the new EMS building so the town can access the new lift station. Sichts said the lift station is about 200 yards from the Med Shed. The meters on at the lift station need to be checked daily. Councilman Steve Cates said that he look into the matter with the county.
Heard from Superintendent Paul Keeling that the town is still working on cleaning out the storm sewer at the northeast corner of the intersection of U.S. 136 and State Street. Keeling said they had to replace the old root cutter with a new one at cost of $1,370. While cutting out the tree roots that were causing the blockage, the sewer jet hose was cut up and has to be replaced. Keeling said that he received three quotes to replace the hundred foot long hose. Accurate Bore of Indianapolis quoted a price of $750 plus shipping, Indiana Central Rubber of Indianapolis quoted a price of $1,570.34, and Danville Rubber quoted a price of $2,053. Keeling said he ordered the hose from Accurate Bore. The blockage in the line has not been totally removed yet, but the council all agreed that what has been done so far has made a visible difference since there is no longer any standing water in the area.
Heard from Sherry Bailey with the Veedersburg Revitalization Association the group is working on getting information on new Christmas lights. Bailey said they hope present something on the lights at the next town council meeting on Feb. 12.
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The regular season has officially begun for the Redskins, who are on the practice field as of 2:25 p.m.
Some notes from the open locker room session:
*All 53 players were participating in practice, including CB Carlos Rogers, RG Randy Thomas, RB Clinton Portis and DT Albert Haynesworth, who all sat out the preseason finale.
*Special teams coach Danny Smith said Antwaan Randle El is first up on punt returns and Rock Cartwright will be the kickoff returner. Devin Thomas may be on the field for kickoff returns but not right away. As for punts, Santana Moss and DeAngelo Hall were taking reps in practice.
*Count Portis has one who is impressed with the depth of the Giants' defensive line.
"Me and Ladell [Betts] were looking at their d line this morning and you have Rocky Bernard and Chris Canty coming off the bench," Portis said/marveled. "They'll have a fresh d line and they were awesome before they came over. It's not a challenge we're afraid of, it's a challenge we're used to. When they had Strahan and Osi, it was Tuck coming off the bench."
*Andre' Woodson was another big draw for the part of the media that just discovered he was in camp with the Giants. Jason Campbell joked that it was a different feeling not being the most sought-after quarterback in the locker room.
*Campbell on opening the season: "It's a new season and a new beginning and every team wants to go out and set a tempo for the rest of the season. A lot of times, the first game won't dictate how things will turn out, but it's just about getting started."
*Haynesworth said facing 250-pound RB Brandon Jacobs won't be a big deal. "I was 250 pounds in the 10th grade," he said.
*QB Eli Manning has a career 68.1 passer rating against the Redskins (nine games) with seven touchdowns and six interceptions. The Giants are 6-3 in those games. He's reached 300 yards only once (305 last November at FedEx).
*A surprising stat is how LB Antonio Pierce has fared against the Redskins. After totaling 27 tackles in his three games/grudge matches, he has only 14 in the last four meetings.
*The Giants have seven new projected starters from the teams' 2008 season opener and the Redskins also have seven.
*After a phone call yesterday, I caught up with RB Rock Cartwright, who wanted to clarify a couple of his comments in Tuesday's RB story.
"I know my role is definitely special teams and I'm loyal to this team," Cartwright said. "I didn't want everybody to think I'm negative and selfish. I'm a team guy."
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Oak Knoll Lutheran Church is located one block north of Highway 394 on Hopkins Crossroad. This church practices…More a traditional Lutheran liturgical heritage but also plays a broad selection of congregational music during each service. The church intentionally leaves out the titles "traditional" and "contemporary" in an effort to bring all people together as a unified community in Christ. The church celebrates communion on all but the second Sunday each month, and all are welcome to partake. Coffee and donuts are available before and following each service. On the property, there is a chapel for prayer and quiet contemplation that is open during regular office hours.
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