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Article posted Apr 17 2013, 9:20 AM
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Jury Convicts Minneapolis SWAT Team Leader of First, Third & Fifth-Degree Assault
by RT
A police SWAT team leader has been convicted of assaulting a 44-year-old man in a bar. After throwing a punch that hit the man in the face, the victim fell backward and cracked his head on the outdoor patio floor.
The victim, who was critically injured, was then forced to endure three brain surgeries. He no longer recognizes himself and cannot retain new memories.
"It's just a very sobering moment when a police officer is convicted of a crime, but we felt we had to pursue justice,"
said Anoka County Attorney Tony Palumbo after the verdict was made in the Anoka County District Court on Saturday.
SWAT team leader Sgt. David Clifford, 48, was found guilty of first, third and fifth-degree assault after a jury ruled that he was not acting in self-defense by
44-year-old Brian Vander Lee in a bar. He is likely to face seven years in prison for his misconduct, following Minnesota sentencing guidelines, the Associated Press reports.
A surveillance camera video captured the assault last June 16, but the poor image quality has made it difficult to understand the details surrounding the conflict.
Sgt. Clifford claimed he acted in self-defense. He testified that while he was off-duty and at a bar, he was annoyed by the loud and abusive language expressed by Vander Lee, who was sitting at the table beside him. He claims he approached the man and told him to quiet down, which upset Vander Lee and prompted the drunk man to cock his left arm and throw a punch.
Reacting to the situation, Sgt. Clifford says he threw his own punch at the man, knocking him over and accidentally injuring the man.
Vander Lee suffered a cracked head and needed three surgeries as a result of the assault. But despite the surgeries, Vander Lee's brain has suffered permanent damage and he can't remember stories his daughters tell him, according to the Minneapolis Star-Tribune.
With consistent headaches, deteriorated vision, a changed sense of smell and taste and trouble hearing, the father of two can hardly function. While describing his physical state in court last Wednesday, he began to cry.
"It was horrible,"
he said, while having a breakdown before the court.
The prosecution argues that Clifford punched Vander Lee without having been provoked. Since Vander Lee couldn't remember what happened to him, it made the case more difficult. But after throwing the punch, Clifford fled the scene, running to a nearby parking lot. The SWAT team leader claims he left because he feared a confrontation with Vander Lee's friend and brother. But prosecutors claim he fled the scene after realizing the damage he had done.
"As a police officer, you don't leave someone in that condition. But Clifford left the scene,"
the prosecutor said in court, describing how the SWAT team leader left the man injured and lying on the ground.
After deliberating for several hours on Friday, the jury ruled that Sgt. Clifford was guilty of assault. He will be sentenced on May 31.
Minneapolis Police Chief Janee Harteau released a statement calling the situation a tragedy for every party involved. She also emphasized that Clifford's conduct is not representative of the way a SWAT team leader should be acting - regardless of whether he was off-duty.
"The actions of David Clifford, although off-duty at the time of the altercation, are not consistent with our department core values and high standards,"
Harteau wrote on her Facebook page.
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In uniform he would have got away with the same actions.
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My buddies would of jumped the fucker and beat his fckn ass unmercifully, they in turn would not have run away either. Chicken shit asswipe.
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A Perfect Crunchy Munch
Make this nut mix ahead of time and bring it out for a few friends or everyone you know — outdoors or in, any time of year. Just one word of warning: these nuts are addictive!
Lightly coated with a mixture of pure maple syrup, oregano and thyme, with a subtle kick of cayenne, these nuts make an irresistible cocktail nibble. They're also a great crunchy topping for soups or salads, a delicious and nutritious snack, and a perfect hostess gift, too.
This recipe makes about 6 cups. The nuts will keep at room temperature, tightly covered, for up to 3 weeks. (That is, if you can keep them around that long!)
Take Today's Step and make a batch of these nuts to have on hand for the weekend — they're a perfect crunchy counterpoint to just about any cold beverage. Let us know what you think in Comments below!
Savory Nut Mix
- Serves 24 (makes about 6 cups)
- From The Earthbound Cook: 250 Recipes for Delicious Food and a Healthy Planet by Myra Goodman
- 1/2 cup Pure maple syrup
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Cayenne pepper
- 1-1/2 teaspoons Dried oregano
- 1-1/2 teaspoons Dried thyme
- 1-1/2 cups Whole almonds (skin on)
- 1-1/2 cups Walnut halves and pieces
- 1-1/2 cups Blanched hazelnuts
- 1-1/2 cups Pecan halves
- Position a rack in the middle of the oven and preheat to 300 degrees F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil, preferably recycled.
- Combine the maple syrup, olive oil, salt, cayenne, oregano and thyme in a medium-size bowl and whisk to blend. Add all the nuts and stir to coat thoroughly.
- Pour the nut mixture onto the prepared baking sheet and spread into a single layer. Bake, stirring several times, until the nuts are fragrant and lightly browned, 35 to 40 minutes. Cool completely. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 weeks.

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At a recent haircut appointment, I overheard an attractive teenage girl explain to her stylist, as she gazed at her reflection in the mirror, "I don't want to look like my mom."
She spoke in a flat, faintly annoyed tone, as if she were merely stating the obvious about the type of cut she wanted. But her remark produced in me an immediate, visceral tangle of emotions.
I sympathized with the girl's mother, who was sitting just a few feet away and must have heard her daughter's cold remark. I identified with the girl, who so emphatically wanted to distance herself from her mother. And I felt a stab of remorse for having had those same feelings at that girl's age, and for many years thereafter. For decades, the last person I wanted to look like or be like was my mother.
When I was growing up, my mother terrified me much of the time. She often seemed angry and on edge. Tension appeared to emanate from her in nearly visible waves and, when the frequency was especially high, I learned to keep my distance. My father seemed the calmer, more rational parent. I thought he understood me and the workings of my mind in ways my mother never could. If someone had asked the teenage me which parent I preferred, I would have picked my father.


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Carmen's Bar & Grill
Small town restaurant featuring American & Mexican food.
CITY: Arcola
Best Western Plus Green Mill Village Hotel & Suites
Beautiful brand new hotel and conference center that has 68 rooms and suites available and features over 4,000 square feet of meeting and banquet space. Indoor pool, deluxe fitness center and easy on and off access to I-57. Located at 917 Green Mill Rd.
CITY: Arcola
Prairie Peddler
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Roselen's Coffees & Delights
Breakfast and lunch, coffees, ice cream and pastries.
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Dutch Kitchen Restaurant
Discover one of Illinois Amish Country's most popular dining spots; breakfast, lunch and dinner daily in our nostalgic Main St. setting.
CITY: Arcola
Korner Cafe
Daily specials, lunch buffet with good home-cooking and friendly service.
CITY: Chesterville
Arcola Camper Stop
30 campsites; 28 have water, 30 amp electric and cable TV. Restroom with showers. Sites are grass and gravel, flat and level.
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Village Craftsman
This charming Amish wood shop and store features locally made Amish goods. Toys, treats, quilts, crafts and baked goods can also be purchased here.
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Largest showroom in the area for Amish-crafted furniture.
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Four Acre Wood Products
We are the largest custom furniture and cabinet manufacturer in the area. If the item you want is not currently available, we will be happy to custom make it.
CITY: Arthur
The Best Budget Inn
74 rooms, free continental breakfast. Cable TV with HBO. Two floors with exterior corridor. Suites are available. Handicap accessible.
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Arcola Inn
30 rooms, restaurants located on either side of the hotel.
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Yoder's Homestead Shop & Furniture
Beautiful locally crafted Amish furniture in walnut, oak, quarter-sawn, cherry, hickory and maple. You can also find quilts and locally made jams, jellies and popcorn.
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Emporium Antiques
Large antique store featuring multiple antique dealers.
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Village Pub and Steakhouse
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Crist Orchards
This orchard offers strawberries, peaches, apples, cider and other fresh in-season fruits.
CITY: Atwood
Gifts - Raggedy Ann dolls and books - Amish souvenir gifts - T-shirts - locally made brooms - Ambassador greeting cards - infant dept. - Alfred Dunner and Click sportswear - men's sportswear.
CITY: Arcola
The Pewter Spoon
Many gift ideas, from miniatures to decorative and functional items. Mementos of the Arthur area, in pewter and brass.
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Amishland's Country Restaurant
Enjoy Atwood's meat services, award winning meats. Home cooked meals include drink and dessert. Open for breakfast and lunch.
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My Favorite Things
A unique shop featuring gifts for every occasion, gourmet foods, Camille Beckman hand and body products - Home decor -- candles, aromatique potpourie, Boyds Bears and gifts -- Jewelry. Stop in to sample our gourmet coffee.
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Andrew Carnegie Library - The Arcola Public Library
An original Andrew Carnegie built in 1905. The library boasts all of its original classic revival architecture and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
CITY: Arcola
Yoder's Kitchen
Amish/Mennonite homestyle cooking. Lunch/dinner buffet, full menu, homemade pies and rolls. Be sure to visit our new gift shop. Let us serve your next banquet. Enjoy a unique dining experience in our relaxed friendly atmosphere.
CITY: Arthur
Jack Binion's Steakhouse
We offer select cuts of prime rib, steaks, veal and seafood. Since 1993 Binion's Steakhouses have tantalized tens of thousands of steak-loving casino enthusiasts. Everything is prepared by master chefs, plated with impeccable attention to detail and complemented with an extensive wine list. In Horseshoe Casino.
CITY: Hammond
The Wood Loft
The Woodloft works directly with the local Amish craftsmen here in the Illinois Amish Country to ensure that we can offer the finest heirloom quality pieces of custom furniture. The Wood Loft prides itself on being the best store in the Illinois Amish area with the ability to create custom furniture made right here by the Arthur Amish. We have a great staff who stand ready to help you create your heirloom today. Visit our showroom in Arthur, Illinois, or browse our on-line catalog for ideas or to select items that fit your needs.
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You can get an insider's look at Maine through its literature. You can attend readings by contemporary Maine authors and find their works at libraries and bookstores. If you're visiting with children, you can join a library story hour or take your kids to the Coastal Maine Botanical Garden, which has an entire garden dedicated to Maine-related children's literature. You can also visit the locations that may have inspired or been featured in the works of your favorite Maine authors, including:
Fiction and Nonfiction Authors
- Stephen King: You can take a "Tommyknockers and More" tour of the horror king's hometown of Bangor.
- Richard Russo, Empire Falls: You can visit Waterville and Skowhegan, both of which appear in Russo's Pulitzer Prize-winning novel.
- Ernest Thompson: You visit Great Pond in Belgrade Lakes, inspiration for On Golden Pond.
- Kenneth Roberts, Arundel: You can explore the Kennebunks to experience some of the places mentioned by the Pulitzer-winning historical novelist.
- Harriet Beecher Stowe, Uncle Tom's Cabin: You can visit Brunswick's First Parish Church, where Stowe first heard the sermon that inspired her ground-breaking work.
- Marguerite Yourcenar, French novelist: You can schedule a tour of the Northeast Harbor home of the first woman admitted to the Academie Francaise.
- Rachel Carson, Silent Spring: You can visit the Nature Conservancy's Rachel Carson Salt Pond Preserve in Edgecomb, which protects the area where she researched her 1955 book Edge of the Sea.
- Helen and Scott Nearing, Back to the Land: You can tour or attend a Monday Night Meeting at Forest Farm, the Nearings' Cape Rosier homestead.
- Sarah Orne Jewett, Country of the Pointed Firs: A fictionalized Tenant's Harbor is the book's setting, but you can find out more about Jewett by visiting her South Berwick home.
- Louise Dickinson Rich, We Took to the Woods, The Peninsula: You can cast a line in the Rapid River in the Rangeley Lakes region, then dip a toe in the Atlantic on the Schoodic Peninsula.
- Elizabeth Ogilvie, High Tide at Noon, Storm Tide, The Ebbing Tide: You can take a ferry from Rockland to the offshore islands to experience Ogilvie's Tide Trilogy.
- Ruth Moore, Spoonhandle, The Weir: You can visit The Tremont Historical Society Museum on Mt. Desert Island to begin an immersion into Moore's world.
- Henry David Thoreau, The Maine Woods: You can paddle the Allagash, tour Moosehead Lake aboard The Kate, and maybe even climb Mt. Katahdin.
- Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, Evangeline: You can visit the St. John Valley Acadian historical sites that memorialize the heart-tugging poem.
- Edna St. Vincent Millay, Renaesance: You can hike or drive up Camden's Mt. Battie to see the views that inspired the Pulitzer prize-winning poet.
Children's Authors
- Robert McClosky, One Morning in Maine, Time of Wonder, Blueberries for Sal: You can visit rural Brooksville's blueberry barrens and village, which appear in McCloskey's stories.
- E.B. White, Stuart Little, Charlotte's Web, The Trumpet of the Swan: You can explore Brooklin to see if you can spy the places that might have inspired these beloved children's books.
- Barbara Cooney, Miss Rumphius, Island Boy, Hattie and the Wild Waves: You can loop around the Pemaquid Peninsula, home to lupine fields, island views and crashing surf.
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Study: Over 100 Million Smartphone Users Projected by 2013
Data shows that almost 50 percent of all American adults own a smartphone.
About 46 percent of American adult cell phone users now own smartphones, according to the Pew Research Center, information that could be useful to publishers and their mobile strategies. Smartphone usage increased 11 percent from May 2011 to February 2012. Seemingly, smartphone usage is on the rise, and similar findings were echoed in comScore's "2012 Mobile Future in Focus" report, which suggests that by the close of 2012, smartphones will be in the hands of the majority of all mobile phone users.
Pew's study shows that smartphone ownership increased over a broad spectrum of demographics, and devices that were once recognized as business tools are now quite clearly consumer-oriented. Smartphone ownership in the 45-54 age range increased 16 percent, from 28 percent to 44 percent, and there was an aggregate increase of 14 percent in users age 18-44, from 50.3 percent to 64 percent. These upticks indicate that more than half of the generally targeted U.S. consumer market demographic (individuals age 18-49) owns a smartphone. According to comScore, smartphone owners will exceed 100 million in 2012.
The General Board of Discipleship (GBOD), which produces six magazine brands to reach audiences from 13 years of age and up, has been proactive in meeting audience demand for digital access. At the beginning of the year, GBOD's youth magazine Devozine introduced a Web-based mobile platform for its young audience. Stacy Gaither, maketing manager for GBOD, describes this audience as "tech trendsetters," and reports that, so far, the mobile-friendly website has been a popular add-on for the print publication's audience.
"We are now able to reach an audience that we never could have reached before," Gaither says. "We have to give them what they want or they will look for it elsewhere," she says, adding that publishers must "keep up with them [the audience], or you are no longer useful."
GBOD also launched an interactive app for its largest adult-targeted publication The Upper Room Daily Devotional, and is in the process of developing monetized e-magazines for that brand, as well as Alive Now. Both are scheduled to launch in March. GBOD does not view digital products as replacements for print, but instead as an enhancement. Gaither says that for the time being, print will go on, and GBOD's plan is "not an either-or, it's a both."


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The daily life activities for adults (and even adolescents) are often jam packed and sometimes stressful. Most of the time a person would be awake to finish their work duties or studying for their upcoming report or examination.
And as a consequence of this, one would often get less sleep than required. And what does happen when one wakes up if he or she hasn't had enough sleep? The answer would be having dark circles under the eyes or commonly known as eye bags.
Indeed, dark circles are common around adults and students who do not get enough sleep.
And when this appears under the eyes, it would give an impression to that person that he or she is under stressed and would need more sleep in order to be relaxed and get rid of the dark circles.
Most believe that these dark circles would be removed by sleeping for more than eight hours but if one must observe, after sleeping for a long time, he or she will also have eye bags.
So in order to end the dilemma of the people, below are the top quick fixes for dark circles that have been put out by the users for the year 2012:
- Elite Serum
On top of the list is the cream named Elite Serum. It has an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars.
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One great thing about this product is that aside from it is able to remove dark circles under the eyes by eliminating the pigments that could cause discoloration, it is also able to counteract the aging effects of the skin thus it has also ingredients that could cause the natural course of aging.
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The reason why this eye cream is popular because it has been created by one of the most well-known cosmetic products in the world but regardless of the product name, it is actually effective in treating dark circles under the eyes.
This Revitol eye cream also has anti-aging effects and what sets this apart from other products is that it has anti-wrinkle effects! Therefore this is the reason why many users prefer to use Revitol eye cream from the other eye products out there.


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Screwdriver-powered vehicle is the speediest way to get a backache
The EX Vehicle is not your average vehicle or choice of transport. It's a kooky tricycle powered by two 18-volt screwdrivers. You read that correctly — and it looks like it'll kill your back.
Designed by Nils Ferber, the EX Vehicle is comprised of mostly modified bicycle parts. Its twin 18-volt screw drivers are capable of accelerating the EX at up to 18 miles per hour, while the rider sits, with his hands sprawled out. The EX kind of reminds us of that old PS2 game Kinectica — cool, but impractical.
To make turns, riders need only tilt their bodies, with the handles on the EX used for braking and controlling acceleration.
We'd like to say we'd take the EX for a spin around Central Park instead of biking, but we'd be lying. Mounting this thing for a ride looks painful, not to mention its exposed wireframe body could be dangerous in a fiery crash with the day joggers.
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Friday, May 27th, Song Scramble Of The Day
May 27, 2011 8:27 AM
Guess the artist correctly get 3,000 points added to your K Cool Rewards Account. Plus find out who the artist was from yesterday's Song Scramble of the Day!
Thursday's song scramble of the day was….. [lastfm link_type="artist_info"]Billy Joel[/lastfm] – Piano Man
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Fertility Over 40
As a woman, you naturally face more difficulties getting pregnant as you get older. Studies show that fertility begins to decline after age 30, drops quite rapidly around age 37, and sharply declines after age 40.
Pregnancy after 40
Here are some facts for women who are trying to get pregnant after age 40.
- A 40-year-old woman has a 5 percent chance of conceiving each month.
- On average, 1 in 3 women over age 40 will get pregnant on their own.
- Women aged 40-44 who do get pregnant have a 34 percent chance of miscarriage.
Because of these factors, if you are over 40, you should see a fertility specialist if you are unable to get pregnant within six months on your own.
Age and genetic abnormalities
As you get older, your eggs are aging and declining in number, and the eggs you do have are more likely to have genetic abnormalities that can affect pregnancy and potential children. Genetic abnormalities are known to increase the risk of miscarriage, birth defects, and other health problems in children. Additionally:
- When an egg with abnormal chromosomes gets fertilized, it is more likely to be miscarried.
- Half of all miscarriages are due to abnormal chromosomes.
- A child born to a 40-year-old mother has a 1/66 chance of having a chromosomal abnormality. In comparison, a 30-year-old mother has a 1/385 chance of having a child with genetic abnormalities.
When a child is born with a chromosomal abnormality, that child is more likely to be born with a birth defect or severe medical condition. The most well known of these conditions is Down syndrome. When an embryo has more severe chromosomal abnormalities, implantation cannot even occur and pregnancy becomes impossible.
Due to these factors, if you are trying to get pregnant after 40, you may have a more difficult time conceiving with your own eggs. In vitro fertilization (IVF) with donor eggs is an option that may help you give birth to healthy babies.
Over 40? Schedule a consultation with a doctor.
Age, fertility and menopause
As you get older and approach menopause, your body produces more follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) and luteinizing hormone (LH) due to a decrease in response of your ovaries to these hormones. Your menstrual cycles become shorter and eventually stop altogether. By then, your ovaries stop functioning and there are few or no eggs left. This is known as menopause. The average age of menopause is 50.
Other factors can also cause a decrease in the lifespan of your ovaries, making pregnancy after 40 difficult. Factors that speed up the aging of a woman's ovaries and eggs include:
- Smoking cigarettes
- Chemotherapy or radiation from cancer treatment
- Diseases of the ovaries
As you can see, pregnancy can be much more difficult to achieve as you approach 40. The pregnancies of women over 40 are considered high-risk pregnancies. After 40, you face a greater risk for complications in pregnancy such as:
- Hypertension
- Gestational diabetes
- Miscarriage
- Ectopic pregnancy
- Placental problems
- Cesarean delivery
- American Society for Reproductive Medicine: Age and Fertility. A Guide for Patients.
- IntegraMed: Can We Wait to Get Pregnant? Fertility over 40; Age-Related Infertility; Female Infertility: Tests and Diagnosis
- RESOLVE: The Medical Aspects of Egg Donation
- March of Dimes: Pregnancy after 35


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|TECUMSEH Don't Daub Dirt! Dig into Reading.
Event Type: Performing Arts
Age Group(s): Children, All Ages
Date: 6/13/2013
Start Time: 2:00 PM
End Time: 3:00 PM
Al Bostick's rollicking theatrical rendition of an African folk tale about a dirt dauber who learns a lesson will entertain and educate. Al Bostick is a favorite for summer fun; he is a member of the Oklahoma Arts Council Touring and Teacher Artists rosters.Library: Tecumseh Driving Directions
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The faculty and staff of Butler University's College of Liberal
Arts and Sciences presents
by Tami Hoag, Penguin, 2011
Reviewed by Larry W. Riggs
Tami Hoag's new novel includes some of the
best writing and most acute psychological analysis I have seen in
popular fiction. Four years after the disappearance and, almost
certainly, the murder of her teenage daughter, Lauren Lawton is
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New Canon Speedlite 600EX-RT has Radio-Based Wireless Control (Updated)
Wow! Announced alongside the new Canon EOS 5D Mark III is a brand new flash: 600EX-RT. It replaces the top-end 580EX II and retails for US$630 (B&H) / CAD$729 (Vistek).
What's most interesting here is that it's wireless system is radio-based! Even Nikon hasn't come out with that. From what I've read, it does include the current optical trigger system found in the EX II lineup of flashes but you can't mix optical and radio-based triggering. At least it will work with the EOS 7D, 60D and T3i out-of-the-box … you just won't get the benefits of radio-based triggering. See the section below titled "Backward-Compatibility" for more on that.
UPDATE: Canon's Digital Learning Centre has released a comprehensive article: "Speedlite 600EX-RT: Radio wireless basics"
What's odd, and frankly disappointing, is that the brand new 5D Mark III does not have the radio trigger built-in! It also lacks support for the current optical based triggering system as it doesn't have a pop-up flash (the pop-up signals the other flashes). Same goes for the new professional Canon EOS 1Dx. In effect, if you buy the top-end Canon cameras, you get less for you money in the area or remote flash control.
Given the 600EX-RT flash is the only Canon device (so far) that can trigger similar flash units, you'd have to buy a few of these and ditch all your existing Speedlites to benefit from radio-based triggering. That's an expensive proposition as three of these will cost you about $2,000 with taxes.
UPDATE: Canon is also releasing a new on-camera radio-trigger unit (i.e. no flash) as part of this new system. It's called the ST-E3-RT and effectively replaces the ST-E2 optical trigger (US$319).
Compared to the current optical trigger system by Canon, the new radio-triggering system can control 5 groups of flashes (A to E) instead of 3 (A to C) but y0u'll need the 5D Mark III or 1Dx to get control over those extra 2 groups.
In my opinion, Canon should really have built a radio-trigger into the new 5D Mark III but I can guess why they didn't. It would make it tougher for Canon to create one camera for the international market. The FCC and other regulatory bodies tightly control radio-emitting devices. Still, 2.4 GHz radio frequencies are unregulated in most of the developed world and they could have come out with with just two bodies… one with and one without radio triggering. That doesn't seem crazy once you learn that a "600EX" (no "RT") will exist for countries that won't permit the radio-triggering portion of the flash unit.
Regardless of my complaints about backwards compatibility on the wireless front, it seems like a great flash. Checkout the "First Impressions" review by Syl Arena and this video summary:
Here are some highlights of the 600EX-RT as it compares to the 580EX II
- GN 197′ (60 m) @ ISO100 (580EX II: GN 190′ or 58 m)
- Radio-based wireless command of 5 groups (580EX II: 3 groups, not radio-based)
- Zoom Flash Head: 20-200mm Range (580EX II: 24-105mm)
- Dot Matrix LCD Panel and Backlit Button (580EX II: Basic LCD)
- Color Filter Holder for Gelatin Filters (580EX II: No filter holder)
And here it is from the front and show relative to the new Canon EOS 5D Mark III:
And here it is with the new filter holder (US$32.95) and filter kit (I wish the 580EX II had this!). The filter kit includes just two orange filters (US$29.99).
Here's how the ST-E3-RT (trigger-only) unit looks from above
The official word about backward-compatibility can be found in the aforementioned Canon article about the 600EX-RT's radio trigger:
This new Speedlite remains fully backward-compatible for existing wireless E-TTL shooting. In other words, someone who already owns a Canon Speedlite system and shoots now with the current "optical" wireless E-TTL can bring the new Speedlite 600EX-RT into their world and not miss a beat. The Speedlite 600EX-RT is completely compatible with Canon's existing Wireless E-TTL, and can be mixed freely with flashes such as the 580EX II, previous 580EX or 550EX, 430EX II or 430EX, and/or the recent and less-expensive Speedlite 320EX or 270EX II. Used with optical Wireless E-TTL, it can work as an on-camera "master" unit, or off-camera "slave" unit, and as a slave unit, it can be freely mixed with other compatible Canon Speedlites.
So conventional, optical-based Wireless E-TTL – what Canon EOS users have worked with up to now – is entirely possible with the new Speedlite 600EX-RT.
But it also breaks ground for the entire photographic industry with its world's-first, built-in radio control for Wireless E-TTL. This is entirely separate from, and in addition to, the just-mentioned "optical" Wireless E-TTL which it's backward-compatible with.
The Speedlite 600EX-RT offers the user a choice of Wireless E-TTL methods: radio-based or optical. The two are entirely separate, and cannot be mixed and matched in the same set-up. For radio-based control, as of March, 2012, the only compatible flashgear are the Speedlite 600EX-RT and the accompanying Speedlite Transmitter ST-E3-RT (introduced along with the Speedlite 600EX-RT). Previous EOS Speedlites, like the 580EX II, are not compatible with Canon's new radio-based systems. And, while it's true that several third-party companies have developed accessories in the past few years to make Canon's current Speedlites radio-compliant, these systems – again – cannot simply be mixed and matched with the new radio-based 600EX-RT Wireless E-TTL set-up.
Radio is Now a Reality
From the same article, the author includes a nice summary of the 600EX-RT's wireless capabilities:
Through it all, demanding photographers have longed for a radio-based wireless flash system that was truly built-in to the Speedlite, not done through add-on accessories. Canon has responded to these very vocal requests, with the world's first radio-based wireless flash system. The benefits it brings to photographers are immense:
- Up to 98 foot (30m) distance range
Speedlite 600EX-RT units can be placed up to nearly 100 feet (30m) away from the master unit. In practical use, you may find that 600EX-RT units can be much farther from the camera – Canon's official specs are conservative, and account for possible radio interference from the environment some users may be shooting in.
- Total freedom of placement
Radio range is over a full 360˚ arc – so slave units can be positioned anywhere, including behind the camera and photographer – still up to nearly 100 feet away.
- No "line of sight" requirement
Radio transmission effectively moves through/around most obstacles, including most types of walls, building pillars, trees, plants, and human subjects. Speedlite 600EX-RT units can thus be freely positioned nearly anywhere in a scene, and still fire reliably as long as they're within the roughly 100-foot working range of the Canon radio-based wireless system.
- Full E-TTL exposure control remains possible
The Speedlite 600EX-RT's new radio-based wireless system remains fully E-TTL exposure compatible. E-TTL flash features, such as Flash Exposure Lock, ± Flash Exposure Compensation, and (with limitations) high-speed flash sync remain available.
- Manual flash and more
For users who occasionally prefer Manual flash control, this is fully within the new radio-based wireless system's abilities. Manual flash mode, Multi (stroboscopic) flash mode, and even in some circumstances External Auto (non-TTL automatic flash, using an external exposure sensor on the front of the 600EX-RT) are all possible when using one or more flashes off-camera and triggering them via the new Canon radio system. And, it can all be controlled from the camera position, right on the master flash (or new Speedlite Transmitter ST-E3-RT).
- Control of up to fifteen 600EX-RT Speedlites off-camera
A total of one to fifteen Speedlite 600EX-RT units can be placed off-camera, and fired using either another 600EX-RT on-camera (as a radio-based "master" flash) or an optional ST-E3-RT Speedlite Transmitter on the camera's accessory shoe. When two or more flash Groups are established, anywhere from one to 14 flashes can be assigned to a group (A, B, etc.). Multiple groups do not have to have the same number of slave units within them. Again, the total number of Speedlite 600EX-RT slave units in a set-up cannot exceed 15, regardless of the number of groups.
- Flash Ready displayed for each group on the Master Unit's LCD panel
Because of the extensive communication between the master unit and any off-camera, radio-based slave units, each slave communicates to the master unit when it's fully recycled. When each slave unit in a group is fully ready, a flash-ready icon appears for that group on the master unit's LCD panel. In other words, if any single flash has weak batteries and is slow to recycle, the photographer is aware that that group is not yet ready.
- Remote firing of a camera*
Position a camera with either the Speedlite 600EX-RT or accessory Speedlite Transmitter ST-E3-RT on its hot shoe. A second 600EX-RT (or ST-E3-RT) can now be configured to fire that camera, by pressing a button… and the camera can be up to 100 feet (30m) away. Flash on the "slave" camera, triggered remotely, can fire or not fire… it's the photographer's choice. This is like having a 100-foot long remote cord, and not having to worry about anyone tripping over the cord!
- New: Linked Shooting*
Take a Speedlite 600EX-RT or Speedlite Transmitter ST-E3-RT, and put it on the hot shoe of an EOS camera. Assign this as a Master unit. Now, do the same – with either an ST-E3-RT or 600EX-RT – on up to 15 other EOS cameras, assigned as "slave units". It's now possible to fire the "master" camera, and have the 600EX-RT or ST-E3-RT fire the "slave" cameras, up to 100 feet away from the master. Flash can fire or not fire during exposure, whichever the photographer chooses. It's a new way to remotely control multiple EOS cameras.
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- 1 box(es) chopped broccoli, cook as directed save water
- 1 egg
- 1 cup(s) milk
- 1 sleeve crushed saltine crackers
- 1.5 cup(s) shredded cheddar cheese
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- bake for 30 minutes
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ivf consult on Monday 10/3....very nervous...what to expect???
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|Tue, 09-27-2011 - 10:26pm
Its been a long road, but I am finally ready for my consult with my RE. When I was given the appointment, it seemed so far off, but now it's right around the corner. Will you all please tell me what to expect at this appointment? How long after this will I start the process? Will it be with my next cycle? I am nervous and excited all at once. Finding it difficult to sleep. We can only afford this one try, I know that one time is all it takes, but I can't help but think that the odds are stacked against me, cause normally it takes about 3 tries. Trying to remain optimistic :-)
|Tue, 09-27-2011 - 11:14pm
First I was told mine would last 4 hours!! It ended up only being 3 hours long but that is still a LONG time and it included lots of things I didn't expect.
First I spoke with the nurse and financial person at the clinic. But then I was told I would be having an internal sonogram! After that I had a 'sounding' which is a mock transfer!!! All on my first appointment! I was not expecting that. Luckily it went really well. The doctor told me how many antral follicles I had (27!) and said my ovaries and uterus looked great. lol
After that the doctor came back to the consult room and went over success rates, answered questions, asked me questions and told me I would be doing a 'standard' protocol. Then the nurse came back and explained I would be in the next up cycle (my clinic has 4 weeks down where they are open only 5 days a week then 6 weeks up where they are open 7 days a week, all stims and transfers are in uptimes. Other clinics are always up or have varying up/down times so your schedule may be dependent on that). They were just getting ready for an uptime so I was too late for that one but I was put in the next one which starts October 31st (my appointment was in July). I just started bcp and start Lupron on the 18th of October. I should start stims on Oct 31st or Nov 1st. I was given a packet to keep all the information I had been given and instructions on calling when i started my Sept 22nd-ish cycle and setting up SAs for DH, etc. My next appointment is the 11th of October where I will learn how to do my shots, bloodwork and yet another sonogram.
Also I luckily have insurance. If I hadn't I would have needed to do a half deposit 6 weeks before and the rest by ER day.
I too only have one shot so I am nervous/excited too. :)
Good luck!!! Stay positive!
|Wed, 09-28-2011 - 10:03am
My experience was a bit different then Elizabeth's. Have you had any bloodwork or tests done yet? Have you done IUIs?
I started off doing 6 IUIs (first one was a BFP which turned out ectopic). When I was ready for IVF, my DH & I met with our RE for about an hour going over a few things. We were required to meet with the clinic's councelor before starting IVF. In that meeting,
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Thanks so much to both of you for responding. We have been to the RE for an initial visit, it was then that we had labwork done and a pelvic exam. That was way back on Sep 17. My hiusband has gotten his lab results (all normal) but I haven't. I guess I will get them on Monday...very nervous about that, but I figure if something is wrong she wouldve called by now. My husband still has to do an analysis. I dont have to do the HSG because 1 tube has been removed and the other is cut and clamped (ectopic in both tubes). They said to be prepared for a 2 hour visit. I know we have to go over the paperwork, I', wandering will they do the trial transfer then as well.
I had a complete melt down today...I'm so nervous. And I still have a few more days to go! How am I ever going to


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Traders focused on the October 10 calls, which changed hands more than 2,800 times for 35 cents against open interest of 308 contracts, according to OptionMonster's tracking programs. The name is rarely on our systems, so that volume really stood out.
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CNO shares rose 0.5% Monday to close at $10.05, trading at their highest level in about four years. The insurance company has been climbing after announcing a recapitalization plan that could boost earnings. FBR Capital Markets also wrote in a research note not long ago that "CNO is a compelling value play in our opinion with an in-progress capital management story."About 3,000 CNO calls traded Monday versus just 125 puts, a reflection of the session's bullish sentiment. Total option volume was six times greater than average. Najarian has no positions in CNO.
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This week, NHL fans felt the first tangible effects of the lockout, as the league cancelled preseason games through September 30th. For some, this was almost a relief, as the preseason felt more like a mockery of real NHL hockey to them, as rosters full of prospects and tryouts clash in fight-filled and meaningless games that bear little resemblance to the real deal.
But I love preseason games and it upsets me that the lockout has cancelled them so cavalierly. Even though it's too long, meaningless, or whatever other complaint you may have about it, I enjoy watching the preseason and I miss it already. Here are a few reasons why I love it so much.
The main reason I love the preseason is the excitement of potential. Where some fans may see a roster packed with no-names, never-will-bes, and has-beens, I see hope. Whether it's a 5th-round pick making his nervous debut in the team's jersey or a grizzled veteran looking for one last shot in the NHL, I'm rooting for them.
In many cases, the players who are on professional tryout offers have some of the most compelling stories. They're the underdogs who may have toiled in the AHL for years without ever getting their chance with the big club. Perhaps they're all-stars in the AHL and just need one opportunity to break through at the NHL-level: this could be that opportunity. For them, the preseason isn't meaningless. Every game, every shift, every second is their one chance to prove they belong in the NHL. That's worth watching.
Speaking of watching, in some ways, the preseason is the only time that all the fans truly watch Hockey. By this I mean that fans are not blinded by results. Who wins or loses doesn't matter and the score doesn't matter: all that matters is how well a player performs. Every player, but particularly prized prospects, are under the microscope as fans look for signs that this guy is going to make it.
The little things – proper positioning, gap control, play along the boards, or even a simple pass – delight fans during the preseason, while in the regular season or the playoffs the same things are completely ignored in favour of cheering a win or bemoaning a loss. Those little things that signify a good performance by a player may be noticed by observant fans outside the preseason, but it's during the preseason that everyone is looking for them. Instead of just watching a game, they're watching Hockey.
A big part of the preseason is watching prospects attempting to prove to their team's management that they're good enough to make the big club. Most of them aren't good enough and they won't make it. In their case, the preseason is the only time they'll get to wear an NHL jersey. Admit it, it's fun to see your team's prospects in your team's colours. It's fun for them as well.
It's also a chance to actually see those prospects in action. With many of them playing in junior leagues all over Canada or in men's leagues in Europe, it can be tough to keep up with their progress. At most, we're able to keep an eye on their statistics and catch the occasional highlight. Unless they make their national team for the World Junior tournament or have a game featured on TSN, seeing them play is a tall order.
During the preseason, however, you get to see them lined up alongside and against their peers and are able to see for yourself how far they've come over the last year. For late-round picks, sometimes it's gratifying just to see them hold their own, while seeing a blue-chip prospect dominate can send a thrilling chill of expectation down your spine.
Finally, there's those who go to see preseason games in person. In hockey mad markets with high ticket prices, preseason games can be the only chance some families have to see a game in person without breaking the bank. Unfortunately, in those same hockey mad markets, the hockey madness is so complete that fans will actually pay full-price for preseason games, so the team charges full-price. Alas.
The really tough loss, however, is for those communities outside NHL markets that host off-site preseason games.
The tiny town of Stirling-Rawdon, Ontario was scheduled to host a preseason game between the Toronto Maple Leafs and Columbus Blue Jackets through Kraft Hockeyville, but has seen it rescheduled to next year. Regina was scheduled to host the Edmonton Oilers and New York Islanders, while Saskatoon would see the Boston Bruins and Winnipeg Jets. Las Vegas, Baltimore, Albany, and San Antonio were all set to host preseason match-ups and all have been cancelled. Games in Kansas City and Brooklyn are also in jeopardy, but have not been officially cancelled as of yet.
I love that the preseason gives towns and cities like these a chance to experience NHL hockey (or a close facsimile). For hockey fans in those cities who had already bought tickets, this lockout is a kick in the teeth. I especially feel for Stirling-Rawdon, who had the thrill of winning Hockeyville and had made massive preparations for the event. They'll still be hosting a parade, the Stanley Cup, and an alumni game between former players for the Leafs and Buffalo Sabres, but the marquee event won't be happening.
So really, I miss the preseason. A lot. Sheesh, if I miss it this much, I'm going to be a complete wreck by the time the regular season doesn't roll around.


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This may seem like a dumb question, but if we're getting a 30" range, do we get a 30" hood? It will be under a cabinet and we're looking to spend under $1000. The ranges we're looking at seem to be in the 50k to 60k btus.
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- Posted by breezygirl (My Page) on Wed, Dec 12, 12 at 22:28
|Tricia--for best capture of HOGS (heat, oil, gas, smoke), installing a hood 3" wider on each side and 3" deeper than your range/cooktop is recommended. So for you, a 36" wide and 27" (assuming 24" deep range) deep hood is best. Many people get by with a hood the same width as their range, but bigger is better with kitchen ventilation. Good luck!
|If the hood is between cabinets, is it practical to have the hood 3" wider on each side?
Is it true that most range hood are about 20 inch deep and the range is about 27 inches deep?
|Where the cabinets' sides help direct effluent into the hood in the same manner as the wall in the back, the hood can be cabinet width. However, because upper cabinets are rarely deeper than 15 inches, there will be side leakage towards the front of the range. Cabinet sides will need to be cleaned more often if used to reflect effluent upward.
Front extension should be at least three inches beyond the edge of the largest pan that will be used on the front burners. (More technical approaches to hood size may be found in my various comments on this forum, or in the references in My Clippings.) Enough overlap depends on hood height, among other factors.
|36" would be better. I have a 30" under cabinet vent over a 30" stove and it just doesn't get the job done
|Ok, so goal would be to get hood wider than stove. Thanks!
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Minister for the Environment and Local Government (Mr. Dempsey): Three of the recommendations made by the task force are of particular relevance to my Department. The first of these is that "planning authorities, in so far as is possible, shall endeavour to avoid possible overcrowding of accommodation in the planning, designing and location of residential accommodation". The recently published social housing design guidelines set out comprehensive advice for the design of high quality social housing, including guidance on accommodation for different household categories. The recently published planning guidelines on residential density promote increased densities in appropriate locations in the interest of sustainable development. The guidelines emphasise that the overriding concern should be the quality of the proposed residential environment and higher densities should only be permitted where all the criteria which contribute to this environment are satisfied. Planning authorities are advised to consider the preparation of design guides illustrating good examples of residential layouts at increased densities, appropriate to local circumstances.
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The third of the recommendations provides that "life saving apparatus be available in appropriate places where there is easy access to water". I have asked the National Safety Council, which has responsibility for, inter alia, the promotion of water safety generally, to write to all local authorities and harbour boards drawing attention to this recommendation.
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My name is Wendy. My husband and I have been discussing having a baby and we have decided that we will start TTC in June of this year!! I am so excited because for many years my husband was totally against having a baby and I convinced myself that I was ok with that, even though deep down inside I knew I wanted one more child. My husband has a 15 year old daughter from a previous relationship and I have a 13 year old son. My husband has raised my son for the past 12 years and he is the only father my son has known. I had my son when I was only 18 and I know it is going to be VERY different this time around, because I am much older and have so much life experience. We do not want to tell anyone that we will be TTC because I know it will put on too much pressure. Any one else have children with such a big age gap? Do you have a sibling that is much younger or older than you? Any advice?
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Welcome, Wendy! Good luck when you start trying in June! This is definitely a great place to pass the time!
I am Brianne- 28. DH-31 and I have a 4 year old little boy and a 3 year old little girl. We are waiting until September 2010 to TTC number 3. So there will be at least 7 years between #1 and #3 and at least 6 years between #2 and #3.
My parents have 4 kids and we are spaced 16 years from the oldest to the youngest. My oldest brother is 38, my oldest sister is 30, I am 28 and my little brother is 22. We are all still close now and were close growing up too despite the age differences.
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Hi Wendy!
I am WTT my first child so I don't have any experience with age gaps between siblings especially since I am an only child. You must be so excited for June to come! I'm Ashley 23 and my husband Thomas is 27, I am hoping that we will start TTC around our first wedding anniversary in December but it is still open. Definitely fall/winter of this coming year though.
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Hi Wendy,
I'm Jen (36) and I have experience with this.
I was also young when I had my DDs. They are now 14 & 15. Our little surprise baby is 14 months and it is TOTALLY different this time around. I'm much more relaxed and have enjoyed every single stage, moment, and experience with this one. Not that I didn't the first time around, I was just so young and immature back then. I was still a kid myself and not settled.
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Hello and welcome to the board! You must be so excited -- June isn't that far away! I can't give you much advice, since I don't have any kids of my own yet. But I do want to say that having a baby with much older siblings can be a really wonderful experience. The older kids are able to help, and they have a really special bond with their baby sibling. The little girl I nanny for is 15 months old, and her older (half) sister is 17. The older sister absolutely adores the baby and the feeling is mutual. My only piece of advice is not to rely TOO heavily on your older children. I had a couple of friends in high school who had infant/toddler siblings, and they really resented being expected to babysit extensively (for free) or getting up with the baby in the night, etc. There is nothing wrong with expecting them to help out from time to time -- it's part of being a family -- but the bulk of the responsibility shouldn't fall on their shoulders. Given the fact you are planning and looking forward to this new baby, I can't imagine that will be a problem. But that's the only advice I can think of at this point.
For now, congrats and welcome!


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Not to be outdone by other trends, Sustainable Industries magazine has made their choices for the 2009 Top 10 Green Building Products. These industry-leading green building products winners were selected by a panel of expert judges and the Sustainable Industries editorial team based on their environmental performance, scalability/market impact, innovation,design aesthetic, value and compatibility with the U.S. Green Building Council's Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) rating system.
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Acadia Combined Heating and Cooling System
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The Acadia is not just another heating and cooling system. It maintains 200 percent efficiency even when outdoor temperatures drop well below zero..should global climate change ever affect us that severely. Acadia users can save up to 70 percent of their home heating energy costs.
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This simple technology uses the power of the sun to heat outdoor air before sending it indoors, thereby slashing energy use while boosting indoor air quality. Depending on what kind of heating fuel is being replaced, this product can reduce heating costs by up to $5 for each square foot of InSpire Wall installed.
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kama EEBS Structural Systems integrate light gauge metal stud framing system with expanded polystyrene insulation in a proprietary design that eliminates thermal bridging and helps to create a tight, energy-efficient building envelope.
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Because it's technically a grass, bamboo had not previously been eligible for FSC certification. But in January 2008, after two years of lobbying, Smith & Fong achieved this first that propelled it to recognition on this year's Top 10 list.
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This product received more Top 10 nominations than any other product this year. RainTube is a rain gutter filter made of 100 percent post-consumer high-density polyethylene – old milk jugs, in other words. This product is also Cradle to Cradle-certified, meaning that GLI Systems Inc had to develop a Post-Use Recovery Plan that goes out with every product.
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This urine-diverting composting toilet – which is 100 percent PVC fee –uses no water and keeps solids separate from liquids, reducing odor and making it possible to reuse waste and urine for composting and fertilizing. The Separett Villa can be deployed where no plumbing exists, allowing for a greater reach of the technology.
Serious Windows
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Serious Windows are so efficient they have the potential to allow for the elimination of a building's heating system, allowing waste heat from building appliances to serve as the main heat source in some applications. The windows have a full-frame R value of at least five and up to 11, which can cut a building's energy bills by up to 50 percent per month.
Solatube Daylighting Systems
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This patented technology catches direct sunlight and redirects it down an adjustable-length tube, bringing daylight to parts of buildings that would not otherwise have access to natural light. The Vista, Calif.-based company recently launched a product specifically designed for commercial applications, making it ideal for large-roofed warehouses and manufacturing facilities, as well as retail stores and schools – allplaces that have been shown to benefit from increased daylight, as daylight is linked to higher worker productivity, decreased absenteeism and better retail sales.
Your Old Light Fixture
Made by Eleek
Eleek is the only business to make the Top 10 Green Building Products list all four years. Though not a product, Eleek's lighting restoration service speaks to the important concept of the re-use of existing goods. When Eleek restores a light fixture, every piece of a fixture is taken apart, repaired and restored to its original splendor. Its wiring is updated to comply with modern codes and standards and a new lamp base is installed so it works with energy-efficient lamps such as CFLs and LEDs.
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The article, "Risk of LEED Decertification Looms Large for Real Estate," stated that "… a little known provision in LEED 2009, which allows LEED certifications to be challenged and removed at any time after they have been certified, presents a threat to all existing and future LEED 2009-certified projects."
"The idea that there is this new thing call decertification is inaccurate," says Scot Horst, USGBC's senior vice president for LEED. "The way LEED works is we have a rating system; you send us information about your project, and we certify to that. But let's say that there was someone out there who lied about the prerequisite information or unintentionally provided inaccurate information. We have always had a policy to go back and say this wasn't what it was represented to be. That is nothing new."
Potential ramifications of not meeting LEED's prerequisites include losing a credit and potentially dropping to a lower LEED certification level. The only way you would ever lose a certification that you've already been awarded is if you didn't meet the prerequisites of the system; USGBC currently does not evaluate or monitor the ongoing operations of a building, Horst adds.
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I stepped back the last couple of changes and then tried to apply them again, thinking I may have messed up one of these steps. I'm getting the same behavior. Console login with root is hanging. SSH connections are being refused. console login with regular user is timing out/hanging.
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