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Golden then followed with his high chopper over the infield.
"We knew we could find a way to execute and push one across,'' Mehle said, "and we did it textbook - single, walk, bunt to get him in scoring position, then Connor came up and put the ball in play.''
Valley, which lost in the state semifinals for a third straight year, certainly helped the Irish cause at times, committing three infield errors, issuing six walks and freezing on back-to-back fielder's choices in the fourth that led to a Catholic run.
Grounders were fielded at second and short, but hesitation by the fielders resulted in no plays at any base.
"You can't fault the effort,'' said Valley coach Joe Craffey. "Sometimes it just happens. We're still talking about high school kids playing on this stage.''
Craffey, however, was also quick to point out the fight in his players, who got a two-run single from John Riddle in the fourth to make it 4-3, then the two runs to tie it during desperation time in the seventh.
"They very easily could have thrown in the towel,'' Craffey said, "down two and facing their two best pitchers. But they played like they have all year - played up until the end of the game, and that's all we can ask.''
Craffey acknowledged that after McGinnis was involved in a big collision at the plate in the top of the seventh, he had trouble locating his pitches the next time on the mound, though his fastball was still being clocked at 85 mph.
"He just couldn't find the strike zone in the seventh inning,'' Craffey said. "At this point, you don't look [to say] this happened because of this. He'd be the first one to tell you he didn't find the strike zone. He's man enough about it to man up to what happened. That's why we put him out there, because he gave us the best chance to win out there today.''
McGinnis entered the game with 94 strikeouts in 48 innings, but the Irish did a good job of making contact, fanning only three times and getting nine hits.
"We expected a dogfight,'' Golden said of the Greyhounds, "because they're a real competitive bunch. I don't think we put it on cruise control. They came through with some timely hits and they hit our best pitching. So tip the hat to them. We fought, and I was real proud of us.''
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Load cells update:
Advancements in weighing technology provide durable, highly-reliable load sensing devices
By Larry Behrens
Weight is a significant factor in multiple industries, including recycling, material handling, logistics, aggregates, and food and beverage. These industries rely on weighing solutions to deliver accurate, repeatable weighing results to help optimize operations and production, increase inventory management and enhance billing accuracy to ensure maximum revenue and customer satisfaction.
Electronic scale systems provide a convenient weighing solution for these industries, delivering high-accuracy records in a more time-efficient manner. Differing in load capacity and increment size, electronic scale systems meet diverse weighing needs—with a solution to suit various material types and sizes. Utilizing advanced technology and design features, electronic scales can withstand harsh conditions to accommodate varying weight applications—providing accurate, repeatable load sensing technology.
Early technology
Electronic scales use load cells to convert mechanical movement, or applied force, into an electrical signal. The load cell deflects while bearing a load, and the compression or tension force that has been applied yields a corresponding electrical signal that is read by the weight indication system. While different designs are available, the majority of load cells are based on the cantilever principle; one end of the load cell is fixed, and the other is suspended to absorb the force of the applied load. The suspended end then reverts to its initial position once the load is removed.
As this mechanical movement must be precise in order to deliver high-accuracy readings, early load cell technology was particularly susceptible to environmental forces that could influence this movement—such as shock and vibration. This made the load cell more challenging to apply in outdoor conditions, as well as in busy industrial environments.
To ensure continual, effective operation, additional mechanical devices such as expensive check rods and check plates were often required within these scale arrangements to help protect the load cell from damage. They also helped prevent extraneous loading from affecting the load cell's operation. However, as with all mechanical scale parts, these devices are subject to wear, weather, and other deteriorating factors that reduce their overall operational life. Continual—and often costly—maintenance programs were required to ensure proper scale operation.
A dependable solution
To counter these issues, technology advancements resulted in all-electronic strain gauge weight sensors, designed to measure the applied load accurately, without experiencing problematic loading affects. This design ensures less fatigue, low failure rate, and exceptional overload protection. Delivering reliable, precise, and repeatable readings, in addition to weatherproof and shock-proof construction, this electronic weight sensor requires minimal maintenance to operate in harsh environments. Further, it provides increased longevity, allowing users to save a significant amount of money in the initial investment and ongoing maintenance.
How it works
The weight sensor is a steel structure with strain gauges, or electronic sensors, positioned on the outside surfaces—two sensors on the top and two on the bottom. As with most load cells, this structure acts as a cantilever, unsupported on one end and fixed on the other. When a load is applied on the unsupported end, the sensors detect strain in the structure and provide an analog mV/V output that represents weight. This output is interpreted by indicator electronics, and the weight indicator digitally displays the strain as the load's weight.
The electronic weight sensor eliminates the undesirable loading effects in its operation by deflecting an appreciable amount under the maximum load. It effectively ignores unwanted force and ensures the weight sensor is unaffected by moment arm variations, providing consistent readings even when load placement differs.
End loading and side loading
When an end load is applied, the electronic weight sensor experiences a uniform compressive strain at all strain gauge locations. The sensor is wired to subtract the strain experienced on one end from the other, eliminating any additional applied force. For side loading, a neutral axis runs the length of the beam at a 90-degree angle to the applied force, causing no tension or compression at the top of the electronic weight sensor so the sensors do not measure the force from side loading.
Torsion effect
Any torque applied to the electronic weight sensor results in a strain—in this case, a 360-degree torsional shear strain—uniform at all strain gauge locations. Similarly to end loading, the sensor is wired to subtract the strain experienced on one end from the other, eliminating any torsion effect that could influence measurement of the applied load.
The electronic weight sensor deflects an appreciable amount—usually a fraction of an inch—under maximum load. This deflection of the structure absorbs the energy of the impact. This feature, combined with the end loading, side loading, and torsion effect, provides a linear weighing device that provides accurate, repeatable measurements.
In the field
Due to their dependability and versatile operation, advanced electronic weight sensors can be effectively implemented in multiple applications, ranging from floor scales and batching operations to forklift and truck scales. For example, shipping and distributing applications rely on accurate weighing to allow carriers to optimize revenue by precisely determining the weight of delivered freight. To ensure high-accuracy measurements, electronic weight sensors can be used in forklift scales, allowing forklift drivers to lift, then move and weigh loads en route. For this particular application, electronic weight sensors not only help to expedite operations, but maximize profits by verifying the customer pays for exactly the amount of freight transported instead of estimating the weight of each load.
In addition to shipping and distributing applications, the electronic weight sensor can easily be utilized in the transportation industry for truck scale applications. In these situations, scales are used not only to determine the weight of loads, but also to confirm vehicles meet stringent state and federal weight regulations. Truck scales with electronic weight sensors provide accurate measurements, which are critical in these applications to prevent excessive wear on vehicles, as well as roads.
Recycling applications can also benefit from an electronic weight sensors' operation. For instance, a hauler truck utilizes a tipper, which includes a scale, to pick up a wheeled tote containing recyclables and a Radio Frequency Identification, or RFID, tag detailing the recycler's information. An electronic weight sensor can be inserted between the hauler truck and its tipper, allowing recyclables to be weighed dynamically and eliminating pauses mid-lift to obtain readings. This ensures accurate weighing, in-motion, and facilitates easy documentation of all recyclables.
Moving forward
While the electronic weight sensor has proven to be an effective and reliable weighing solution, advancements in load cell technology continue to evolve. Today, advanced load cells feature multi-layered sealing processes to further protect them from harsh environments. Additionally, some load cells undergo a three-step treatment process during manufacturing to further ensure superior strength, repeatability, and low hysteresis. This allows electronic weight sensors to withstand everyday jolts and moisture penetration, delivering a long operational life.
In addition to sealing processes, advanced electronic weight sensors offer multiple types of construction to accommodate varying industry needs. For example, electronic weight sensors featuring rugged, aircraft-quality steel construction ensure continuous performance in severe applications. Further, some electronic weight sensors' design utilizes stainless steel construction with fully welded NEMA 4X (IP68) shields, making them ideal for use in sanitary applications, such as in food and beverage manufacturing. These designs also include models with construction specifically for use in hazardous areas.
As weighing technology has proven to be a significant factor in a variety of industries, the use of load sensing devices is critical in these operations. Load sensing technology will continue to evolve to ensure repeatable and accurate weighing results to meet the diverse needs of each industry.
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Should Campbell make his Rovers bow, he would face the team where he spent the latter part of 2012 on loan at. The 31-year-old struck 10 times in 17 appearances for the Tractor Boys.
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Elsewhere, boss Michael Appleton has no other new injury problems.
Former Manchester United forward Josh King remains out alongside Adam Henley (both hamstring) while long-term victim Leon Best and midfielder Dickson Etuhu are sidelined due to knee injuries.
Bradley Orr returned to start at right-back in last weekend's 2-0 home win over Bristol Rovers following a loan spell with Ipswich and is set to retain his place against the Tractor Boys.
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McCarthy himself should return to the dugout having been forced to miss the impressive 4-0 victory over Middlesbrough last weekend due to a virus, with assistant Terry Connor taking charge.
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- Did You Know?: In 1997, Tyra Banks became the first African-American woman to be featured on the covers of Sports Illustrated's swimsuit issue and the Victoria's Secret lingerie catalogue.
- EDUCATION: John Burroughs Middle School, Immaculate Heart High School in Los Angeles
- PLACE OF BIRTH: Inglewood, California
- Full Name: Tyra Lynne Banks
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Born on December 4, 1973, in Inglewood, California, Tyra Banks was a leading international fashion model, becoming the first black woman to land the cover of the Sports Illustrated swimsuit issue. She later tried her hand at acting before creating and hosting her own reality television show, America's Next Top Model, followed by her own daytime talk show, for which she's won an Emmy Award.
"Girls of all kinds can be beautiful- from the thin, plus-sized, short, very tall, ebony to porcelain-skinned; the quirky, clumsy, shy, outgoing and all in between. It's not easy though because many people still put beauty into a confining, narrow box ... Think outside of the box ... Pledge that you will look in the mirror and find the unique beauty in you."
"I went from being the popular girl who looked normal, to being considered a freak. It turned out that the best things [to happen to me] in my life were to be made fun of, and to have no friends, and to feel miserable every single day."
"I was taught to enjoy food, not to fear it."
"The girls who don't feel like they have body peace yet, that's normal and that's okay. But look in the mirror and find one thing that you like."
"Women should understand that there is no such thing as standard beauty."
"The American Dream is about fulfilling your potential to the max. It's not a chase for material goods, it's about learning what inspires you in life and creating a plan to turn it into your life's work."
"Vogue's decision to ban images of women who 'appear to have an eating disorder' is a move that should be celebrated."
"Love me or hate me, I promise it will never break me."
"Love is an excuse to be stupid."
"A smart model is a good model."
"Kiss my fat ass!"
Early Life
Supermodel Tyra Lynne Banks was born on December 4, 1973, in Inglewood, California. Her father, Don Banks, was a computer consultant and her mother, Carolyn, was a medical photographer. Banks' parents divorced when she was only 6 years old, but she says that she was too young for the divorce to have much impact on her. "As far as I could see, I had it made," Banks remembers. "I stayed with Mommy on the weekdays and Daddy on the weekends. I had two birthday parties, two Christmases. Double the presents, double the love."
Banks says that she developed a love for food—and not always healthy food—from a very young age, devouring fried chicken, candied yams and pork chops at family gatherings. "I was taught to enjoy food, not to fear it," Banks recalls. She developed healthier habits, too, and began working out with her mother's exercise group at the age of 6. After her grandmother passed away from lung cancer, Banks also vowed never to smoke.
Banks confesses that she was somewhat of a "mean girl" in middle school. "I was popular, gossipy," she once recalled, adding, "and if I didn't want one of the other girls to be in the clique anymore, for whatever tiny little reason, I voted her out." When Banks attended Immaculate Heart High School in Los Angeles, however, she found herself on the other end of the social food chain. A sudden growth spurt left her tall and gawky, and her classmates gave her cruel nicknames such as "Giraffe" and "Lightbulb Head." "I went from being the popular girl who looked normal, to being considered a freak," Banks remembers. Nevertheless, Banks says that the teasing and abuse taught her the importance of kindness. "It turned out that the best things [to happen to me] in my life were to be made fun of, and to have no friends, and to feel miserable every single day."
On the Runway
By 1989, at the age of 17, Banks had outgrown her awkward phase and begun to resemble the tall, curvy, caramel-skinned and green-eyed beauty who would light up runways and magazine covers for years to come. However, her first attempts to find a modeling agency were met with rejection and discrimination. Banks remembers that one agency said she looked "too ethnic" and another said that it "already had a black woman and didn't want another." Then in 1990, while still in high school, Banks landed a contract with Elite Model Management, the largest modeling agency in the world. Later that year, she shot her first print piece for Seventeen magazine. After graduating high school in 1991, Banks enrolled at Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles, but decided to forego college when Elite offered to send her to Paris for high-fashion runway modeling.
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Scientific Name: | Lanistes ovum |
Species Authority: | Peters, 1845 |
Synonym/s: |
Lanistes connollyi Pain, 1954
Lanistes elatior Haas, 1936
Lanistes innesi Pallary, 1902
Lanistes procerus Martens, 1866
Taxonomic Notes: | This species might belong to a cryptic species complex. |
Red List Category & Criteria: | Least Concern ver 3.1 |
Year Published: | 2010 |
Date Assessed: | 2009-05-01 |
Assessor/s: | Jørgensen, A., Kristensen, T.K., Lange, C.N., Stensgaard, A-S. & Van Damme, D. |
Reviewer/s: | Seddon, M., Van Damme, D., Graf, D.L., Appleton, C. & Bennett, L. |
Justification: This is a widespread and common species. It is not under threat at present and assessed as Least Concern. |
Range Description: |
Lanistes ovum is known from scattered localities throughout much of tropical Africa. Central Africa: It is found throughout the Congo. Eastern Africa: This species is widespread in the coastal regions of Kenya, Burundi and Lake Malawi. Northeastern Africa: It is known from south Sudan and south Somalia. Southern Africa: It occurs in the lower and middle Zambesi westward to Namibian border, and the Okavango delta and upstream as far as Bagani. It is found throughout Mozambique and Zimbabwe and southwards to Pongola River floodplain in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa (Appleton 1996). It has also been recorded from an unknown locality in Angola. Western Africa: It is common from Senegal to Chad. |
Countries: | Native: Angola (Angola, Angola); Botswana; Burundi; Cameroon; Chad; Congo; Congo, The Democratic Republic of the; Kenya; Malawi; Mozambique; Namibia; Niger; Nigeria; Somalia; South Africa; Sudan; Zambia; Zimbabwe |
Range Map: | Click here to open the map viewer and explore range. |
Population: | No information available regarding population sizes, but the species is widespread and common. |
Population Trend: | Unknown |
Habitat and Ecology: | It can be found in various waterbodies, standing and flowing, permanent and temporal. |
Systems: | Freshwater |
Major Threat(s): | No known threats to this widespread species. |
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Most people don't have the opportunity of seeing stars from Hollywood's golden age in person, which is why so many of them travel to L.A. for the TCM Festival; having them turn up in their hometown is especially exciting. It worked out pretty well for my guests, as well: Tippi Hedren grew up in a suburb of Minneapolis, and was having dinner with some of her girlfriends from school days after our interview, while Jane Powell was able to see one of her daughters, who lives outside Denver, and two of her granddaughters, who were tickled to see people making such a fuss over their grandmother.
Both women are pretty remarkable. Tippi is 82 and Jane turned 83 on April 1st. It's not just that they look so good: they have a youthful vitality and enthusiasm that's both endearing and inspiring. Neither one has had an easy life, but they've survived, and embrace the present with a smile. Tippi told me that she just had a skylight built into her bedroom so she can gaze at the stars at night. Jane does Pilates exercises five times a week.
What's more, they both know how to charm an audience. They don't whitewash their experiences, but they make it clear that they appreciate the opportunities they had, Jane in the 1940s and '50s and Tippi in the '60s.
The x-factor on evenings like this is the audience. A man came backstage to see Tippi with black & white prints of photos he took when she first arrived in Los Angeles in the late 1940s and started to model. It was easy to see why Eileen Ford snapped her up and brought her to New York.
During my q&a session with Jane, a woman wondered if the star remembered her, and approached the stage with a framed photo of herself, aged four, when Jane sang to her at an army base—in the mid-1940s. Like the professional she is, Jane said her face looked familiar!
It's always interesting, and enjoyable, to hear the stars reminisce about the films we're about to screen. Diehard buffs probably know these stories already, but hearing them anew, in such a congenial atmosphere, is enjoyable all the same.
I had a great time, and I can say with some confidence that the audiences did, too. Right now I'm trying to conserve my energy for the marathon that is the TCM Classic Film Festival, which kicks off Thursday night. I'll be hosting about ten screenings over the course of the weekend, which is just a fraction of the events being staged…and I can hardly wait. For a complete schedule and more information, click HERE.
Baerbel | April 10, 2012 8:37 PM
Dear L,
wishing you enough energy and joy at TCM Festival. At least it's on sea level and not in 9000 feet....where I'm going to see you again in 5 months...
Norm | April 10, 2012 4:45 PM
First Class Operation...Osborne,Mankiewicz,Maltin criss cross the country promoting Film Culture/History in a most entertaining forum...Who else can match such commitment and dedication...Tip of the Hat and Kudos...In an age where film making is in turmoil, these three don't phone it in... Wish I was there...


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David Cameron has hailed his new-look top team, insisting he has put the right people in place to kick-start the flagging economy.
The Prime Minister said the reshaped Government "meant business" and every department would be focusing on projects to boost growth.
His speech in the Commons came as the row over his decision to remove Justine Greening from the transport brief still raged.
London Mayor Boris Johnson stepped up his attack by demanding that Mr Cameron extend his pledge not to build a third runway at Heathrow beyond the 2015 general election.
Labour leader Ed Miliband used the first Prime Minister's Questions since Parliament returned to mock the reshuffle, branding it "the same old faces, the same old policies".
"We saw a reshuffle yesterday. He brought back David Laws, he promoted the culture secretary who should have been sacked, and he left in place the part-time Chancellor that the whole country knows should have been sacked," Mr Miliband told MPs. "It is the same old faces, the same old policies, a no-change reshuffle."
But Mr Cameron said he was determined to ensure his Government's focus was on restoring growth. "It is not that there are two economic departments in our country," he said. "I want every single department to be about the economy. I want the transport department building roads, I want the communities department building houses, I want the culture department rolling out broadband. I want the agricultural department backing British food. This is a Government that means business and we have got the team to deliver it."
He also dismissed suggestions the Liberal Democrats were unhappy with some of the appointments - which were seemingly designed to appease unrest on the Tory right wing. "The fact is that in spite of all the economic difficulty, this is a strong and united Government," Mr Cameron said. "And in spite of all the opportunity, this is a weak and divided Opposition."
Mr Miliband highlighted the move to give former justice secretary Ken Clarke a roving brief on economic matters, saying it amounted to a "job share" with Chancellor George Osborne. Referring to criticism of Mr Osborne's role overseeing political strategy, he said Mr Cameron had "come up with an ingenious solution to the problem of his part-time Chancellor - he's appointed another one".
But a clearly stung Prime Minister accused Mr Miliband of not being "butch" enough to control shadow chancellor Ed Balls, amid reports of friction between the two men. "I've got my first choice as chancellor, you've got your third choice as shadow chancellor (Ed Balls)," Mr Cameron said. "And apparently you still have to bring him the coffee every morning." He added: "That's just how assertive and butch the leader of the Opposition really is."


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The Kentucky Commission on Human Rights board of commissioners met Thursday in Danville to rule on discrimination complaints on behalf of the people of the state.
The board routinely meets at its headquarters in Louisville. As budget allows, the commission meets in other regions of the state to give constituents the opportunity to learn about their civil rights and about the work of their state human rights commission that enforces law prohibiting discrimination.
Thursday's public meeting was held at Centre College in the student center. The meeting was followed by a public conference to discuss the legal right to live free from housing discrimination and to discuss housing discrimination issues faced by people who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and their families. There is no civil rights protection in the U.S. or Kentucky Civil Rights acts that provides discrimination protection based on sexual orientation or sexual identity.
At the conference, officials also explained a new ruling by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development that does now provide housing discrimination protections to LGBT individuals and their families when applying for HUD housing and financing and when residing in HUD-program housing. The conference in Danville was made possible through a fair housing education partnership with the Kentucky Commission on Human Rights and HUD.
At the commission meeting to rule on discrimination complaints, the board ruled to accept two conciliation agreements. The commissioners ruled to dismiss three cases without prejudice; six complaints with findings of no probable cause to evidence that discrimination had occurred; and accept one case withdrawal, giving the complainant the right to file a private suit. Since the beginning of the state fiscal year July 1, the commission has mediated successfully 23 complaints. Mediation is an option offered to any interested complainant in order to seek a quick resolution to a discrimination complaint. The commission provides a neutral mediator to assist the complainant and respondent in face-to-face negotiations to resolve a complaint. Conciliation agreements are similar to settlements and are negotiated by the commission.
Conciliation agreements:
- Belinda Dobson v. Jewish Hospital, in Louisville: Belinda Dobson alleged Jewish Hospital discriminated against her based on the protected class of disability in the area of public accommodations, a violation of the Kentucky and U.S. Civil Rights acts. Dobson claimed that although she asked the hospital to provide an American Sign Language interpreter for her, the hospital did not provide her with an interpreter while she was under its care. Jewish Hospital asserted it did not discriminate against Dobson and denied all allegations of violation of the law. During the course of the commission investigation, the parties chose to resolve the matter with a conciliation agreement. Jewish Hospital affirmed that it does not and shall not illegally discriminate against any person. As part of the agreement, the hospital will require disability civil rights compliance training for employees and their supervisors who interact with patients in clinic settings and who schedule surgery. The hospital will undergo compliance monitoring for three years by the commission. The complainant agreed that no monetary payment would be part of the conciliation and requested only that the terms and conditions of the conciliation be followed by the hospital.
- DeShaun Pettway v.Affiliated Computer Services Inc., in Lexington: DeShaun Pettway alleged Affiliated Computer Services discriminated against him based on the protected class of race in the area of employment, a violation of the Kentucky and U.S. Civil Rights acts. Pettway claimed the company denied him his paid time-off wages upon leaving his position with the company. Based on its investigation, the commission issued notice to the parties that probable cause existed to believe discrimination had occurred. Before the commission held a final hearing in the case, the parties chose to resolve the matter with a conciliation agreement. The company denied all allegations of violation of the law. It affirmed that it does and shall comply with civil rights law in its employment practices. As part of the agreement, Affiliated Computer Services will compensate Pettway in the amount of $3,500, of which $774 will be subject to payroll withholdings. The company will undergo employer civil rights compliance training and submit to compliance monitoring for one year by the commission.
The Kentucky Commission on Human Rights is the state government authority that enforces the Kentucky Civil Rights Act.
As an affiliate of federal government entities such as the U.S. Dept. of Housing and Urban Development and theU.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the Kentucky Commission on Human Rights enforces federal civil rights laws such as the U.S. Civil Rights Act, the U.S. Fair Housing Act, the U.S. Americans with Disabilities Act, and the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Act.
The Kentucky Civil Rights Act, Kentucky Revised Statutes Chapter 344, prohibits discrimination in the areas of housing, employment, public accommodations, and financial transactions. Protected classes include race, color, religion, national origin, disability, sex, age (40 years old and older in employment), tobacco-smoking status in employment, and familial status, which protects pregnant women and families with children under 18 years old in the area of housing. It is illegal to retaliate against any person who has made a discrimination complaint to the Kentucky Commission on Human Rights.
For help with discrimination or to ask for free literature about civil rights, contact the Kentucky Commission on Human Rights at (800) 292.5566. Or, visit the website at www.kchr.ky.gov.
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A modern elegant and simple fresh water pearl bracelet with a 'snakeskin' effect sterling silver heart charm. Finished off with sterling silver toggle clasp.Hallmarked.
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Claudia Bradby is a jewellery brand dedicated to providing 'jewellery for living'; pieces that are not only beautiful and unique, but are also easily wearable. The brand seeks to offer items which are natural, sensitive to sculpture and shape, handmade, and above all collectable. Claudia's collections are designed for women to be able to create their own jewellery wardrobe, in the same way they would their clothes.
Claudia specialises in silver, pearls sourced from China and real gemstones from around the world, with all of her pieces being handmade to ensure exclusivity. The key element for Claudia is the enjoyment her customers get from wearing her pieces. Ultimately, they are designed to be loved.
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Menards Management Internship Menards is offering a 12 week paid internship that will provide you with a hands-on management experience. Through this program, you will have the opportunity to: *Develop your communication, leadership and organizational skills *Gain hands-on managerial experience *Experience first hand what a career in retail management can offer Menards offers great career advancement opportunities upon graduation, including *Manager Trainee Program *Merchandising *Inventory Analyst *Buyer *Human Resources *Construction Management *Transportation/Logistics *Manufacturing Management We are looking for students with an interest in a career in the retail industry. Applicants must be within 3 semesters of graduation and pursuing a Bachelor's Degree in one of the following areas: *Business Administration *Management *Marketing *Finance *Accounting *Economics *Human Resource Management To apply: Contact your closest store location for applications. For more information contact: Brian Krysl, General Manager (712) 274-4188 |
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Alpine Village Landscaping (10-018)
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University Hall Boiler Project
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The construction time frame for this project is December 20, 2010-January 14, 2010. Walk through for project will be Thursday, November 4, 2010 11:00 am at Monarch in the Summit Housing Village. Bids are due, via email to firstname.lastname@example.com by November 16, 2010 11:00 am. Bid Documents Vendors attending Pre bid meeting Bid Tabulation Form on this project the apparent low bidder, Brazos withdrew their bid. Awarded to: Copestone Company Drawings |
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WE ARE EXTENDING THE DATE FOR CONTRACTORS THAT HAVE SIGNED THE MANDOTORY ROSTER TO SUBMIT QUESTIONS TO FRIDAY, APRIL, 9, 2010 BY 5:00 PM. ALL QUESTIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED VIA EMAIL ONLY TO email@example.com. ANSWERS WILL BE POSTED ON THIS SITE , MONDAY, APRIL 12, 2010 5:00 PM. State Form for bid submittal Bid Alt if needed There is temporary lighting in the Heller House and it is available for inspection on Friday, April 2, from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm and Monday, April 5, from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm. Stan will be at the storage facility at 3650 N. Nevada on Tuesday, April 6 from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm to give bidders a chance to evaluate the light fixtures and railings we will be installing. |
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The Events Center will consist of an addition to the existing University Center of approximately 27,000 gross square feet located adjacent to the existing gymnasium, with an upper level connection to Dwire Hall. The building will be faced with brick, and aluminum storefront and glass to be architecturally compatible with the existing buildings. The main interior space will be a single level multi-use space accommodating a gymnasium with collapsible bleachers to seat 1,400 spectators. Ancillary spaces will be accommodated on three levels next to the multi-use space. | |
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Project includes demolition of existing parking lot area of approx. .07 acres followed by over lot grading; minor storm sewer improvements; demolition and rebuilding 175 lineal feet of road including curb and gutter with asphalt; installation of approx. 500 lineal feet of concrete fire lane and "signature" pedestrian spine. |
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Questions: 1. Do you have any landscape or irrigation drawings that you can provide for reference. A: NO 2. Can you provide numbered address for Eagle Rock storage area. A: Behind the Eagle Rock Modular buildings which are referred to as buildings 201 to 204 on the UCCS Campus Map. 3. Can you provide numbered address for Nevada storage area. A: The area is located north of the drainage way which is north of the Four Diamonds Sports Complex at 5025 N. Nevada Avenue. 4. The re-grading south of the pedestrian spine will be regarded, what will the finished product be for landscaping? Will this area be irrigated if sod or seeded? A: Sod with irrigation
6. Can we use a temporary metal concrete wash out in lieu of a permanent dug in type? A: Temporary wash out is acceptable but must be in sufficient quantity and size to contain all liquid and concrete waste generated by washout operations. 7. Bid Form, item 8, please clarify what is required with regard to the reference to submit wage rates for the prime and subcontractors. A: The construction documents do not contain a specific request for wage rates - therefore these are not required. 8. General Conditions, page 8, article 9, B, states that the contractor shall secure and pay for all permits required to complete the work. In addition to the erosion control permit, please specify those that are required. A: No other permits are required beyond the CDPHE Stormwater Construction Permit. 9. General Conditions, page 20, article 25, Insurance, C, Builders Risk Insurance, if it is desired that the general contractor include in their bid a builders risk policy, please state the amount of coverage the policy should be based on, otherwise, confirm none is required. A: Builders Risk Insurance is not required for projects under $1,000,000. 10. Section 01 50 00 Temporary Facilities & Controls, 3.02, C, please specify the reference to "trucked in electrical service". Is this a requirement of this project or left over from another? For no more electricity than we will need during construction, couldn't we just use the existing facilities? Similar question with regard to water. A: The Owner does not provide utility services for use by the Contractor. The Contractor shall provide a power source as needed, and either truck in water or secure a Temporary Water Service Permit (Fire Hydrant Use) from Colorado Springs Utilities. 11. Section 01 51 00, is it required that the construction staking be completed by a licensed surveyor? Please clarify exactly what the owner will provide, with regard to a project benchmark and electronic grading information. A: Yes - construction staking must be performed by a licensed surveyor. Owner will provide temporary site benchmark locations (which are tied to the Colorado Springs Utilities FIMS control), and a CAD file with contours, spot elevation, and improvement locations which shall be used in conjunction with the plan and profiles. 12. Section 31 20 00, is there a soils report available for the existing on site soils expected to be encountered in the over excavated area below the existing pavement, as discussed during the pre-bid meeting? A:Soil information will be posted on the West Lawn project listing under the UCCS Facilities Service Department. 13. Section 32 12 16, 2, B, 2, states that soft spots encountered during the proof rolling operation shall be repaired at the contractor's expense? Please specify the quantity and exact size of the referenced soft spots so that we can include them in our bid, otherwise, state that the repair of the soft spots will be accomplished through a change order or unit price proposal. A: If soft spots are highlighted during proof rolling - any additional direction to the Contractor will be provided in a change order. 14. Section 32 13 13.3, 3.16, D, please clarify that in addition to applying curing compound to all new horizontal concrete surfaces, it is also required to cover the referenced surfaces for 7 days with 6 mil plastic? A: All portions of concrete spine (regular and colored concrete) shall be cured with liquid membrane forming curing compound and shall not be covered with plastic sheeting. 15. Sheet CO.O, Coordination Requirements, note 3, can the pedestrian spine mock up be a part of the permanent work? A: Yes if the entire mock up is acceptable to Owner. 16. Sheet C2.0, what is minimum thickness of the import top soil? A: 10 inches. 17. Sheet C2.0, note 16, is it desired to remove the existing rectangular storm inlet and grated cover and replace with a 4' diameter concrete manhole with solid cover? A: Yes. 18. Is caulking of the joints at the location of dissimilar concrete colors required? A: the plans do not include this. 19. Please clarify the colored concrete requirements in terms of pounds of color per sack of cement. Is the specified 4% Chromix 1589 Durango Brown equal to a 4 lbs./cy color mix? (Manufacturers have different names for their available colors and most manufacturers indicate the amount of color in terms of pounds of color per 94 lb. sack of cement.) A: do what the color card you took the color from indicated. 20. How long are the " #4 tie bars ". 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Making the Connection NFPA standards and firefighter safety research
NFPA Journal®, January/February 2010
In the March/April 2009 issue of NFPA Journal, Casey Grant reported on the renaissance of research on firefighter safety and health in the United States. Research funded through the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and other sources is part of an on-going process that promises important improvements in firefighting equipment, fire ground tactics, and firefighter safety and health. The scale of the research effort is growing: in 2007, the latest year for which data is available, the Federal Emergency Management Agency's Fire Prevention and Safety Grants program provided $11.4 million in research grants on this topic. Other agencies, such as NIOSH's National Personal Protective Technology Laboratory and NIST's Building and Fire Research Laboratory (BFRL), also have significant research programs underway to improve the safety and health of firefighters.
November - December 2009 The complex interactions of fire and environmental sustainability
September - October 2009 A big fan raises bigger questions about fire safety and energy conservation
July - August 2009 A research blueprint for bigger, better hazardous materials standards
May - June 2009 Can green energy be safe energy?
March - April 2009 The five year research agenda
January - February 2009 The future of the NFPA 13 family
The outcome of this research is beginning to be felt across the fire safety community. Because NFPA codes and standards often serve as the means of deploying research, NFPA Technical Committees on Fire Service Occupational Safety and Health and Personal Protective Clothing and Equipment (PPE) are on the front lines of this effort. It's an exciting but difficult time, as committees come to grips with the performance criteria for new technologies and consider new information about safety hazards.
Since May 2008, the Foundation has met with the Technical Correlating Committee for PPE to hear their concerns and determine how we might be able to assist. The result is a robust conversation on research needed to develop a framework to integrate this research into NFPA standards. At the top of the list are three major items: the need to develop performance criteria for new technologies and equipment; the need to evaluate the performance of protective clothing and equipment in use; and the need to characterize the fire and chemical environment encountered by today's fire service in various situations, with a focus toward improving the design and use of equipment. In the upcoming months, we hope to extend this dialogue to the other major NFPA technical committees focused on fire service occupational safety and health.
The Foundation continues to promote this agenda in the research community, within both research organizations and granting agencies, to encourage them to set priorities for efforts in these areas and to offer to serve as the bridge between new developments and NFPA standards. The near-term result has been the Foundation's involvement in five major research programs to help ensure that they provide relevant information for technical committees. One, carried out in collaboration with NIST's BFRL on tactics for wind-driven firefighting, has resulted in a better understanding of this phenomenon to develop training information for the fire service. Two others, carried out in collaboration with North Carolina State University, are developing test methods to evaluate the thermal performance of clothing and firefighting gloves. The final two programs, carried out in collaboration with the University of Arizona, focus on identifying the risk factors for firefighter cardiovascular disease and benchmarking the health and safety of U.S. emergency responders against those from other countries to evaluate causes and best practices.
In each project, the Foundation's role has been to connect the research to the needs of the fire service and NFPA standards by facilitating their oversight and participation and by broadly disseminating the results.
We encourage the research community to consider how their work can be implemented through NFPA codes and standards, and we are ready to help in any way we can. We hope the long-term result of this activity will be a broader understanding that research focused on the needs of the fire service, and connected to them through active engagement, will have a much greater impact on firefighter health and safety.
Kathleen H. Almand, P.E. , FSFPE, is the executive director of the Fire Protection Research Foundation.


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CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- My all-time favorite Bob Huggins quote centered on the social media outlet called Myspace.
"Myspace," said the WVU basketball coach, "is where you shouldn't be."
Of course, one rarely hears of Myspace these days. Even Facebook is becoming old school. Social media is like Huggins' basketball roster these days - in need of daily updates.
There are social media tools like Instagram, Vine, Pinterest, Tumblr ... you name it. Still, the king these days remains Twitter. You can follow me. You can follow the Gazette. You can follow Katy Perry. And within the sports world, coaches and recruits can follow each other.
Fans, of course, have been following both coaches and recruits for a while. Finally, though, coaches are allowed to have a little fun with the interactions. So they are announcing commitments with a bit of flair.
They still cannot mention the names of the committed recruits. That's against communist, er, NCAA rules.
According to SI.com's Andy Staples, however, Miami football recruiting coordinator Brannon Carroll posted the hashtag #WelcomeToTheU seven times last weekend to signal a new verbal commitment.
Texas A&M coach Kevin Sumlin signals one by tweeting "YESSIR!" Ole Miss and Kentucky coaches go with "Yahtzee!" And Nebraska and Texas go with "Boooooom!"
Which gets the wheels turning on what WVU and Marshall can use, eh?
WVU could simply use a link to an air raid siren. Or they can use any of these, free of charge:
"Hey St. Louis Rams, another receiver!"
"News you can't sue us for!"
"Don't tell Rex Ryan, but ..."
Or, my favorite ...
"The WV is a-flyin!"
Marshall can simply go with the obvious: "Thunder has struck!" Or they can pluck one of these, again free of charge:
"The Herd is not a-thinning!"
"Hickory dickory Doc!"
Or, my favorite ...
"Another request for No. 88!"
Either school can use my overall fave: "Jesco's dancing!"


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