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1 Solomon [began to] build the temple for the Lord in the four hundred eightieth year after the Israelites came out from the land of Egypt, in the fourth year of his reign over Israel, in the second month, in the month of Ziv. | 1 In the four hundred and eightieth year after the Israelites had come out of Egypt, in the fourth year of Solomon's reign over Israel, in the month of Ziv, the second month, he began to build the temple of the LORD. |
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Plenty of my friends are looking
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My name is Alfie!
Facts about Alfie
- Breed: Labrador Retriever/Hound (Unknown Type) Mix
- Color: Black - With Brown, Red, Golden, Orange Or Chestnut
- Age: Puppy
- Size: Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
- Sex: Male
Alfie's Info...
I am already neutered and up to date with shots.
Meet Alphie
You might recognize Alphie. You named him! He was one of the litter of four that came from a high-kill shelter in KY. His three sisters found their forever homes, but Alphie is still searching.
Alphie was recently diagnosed with rickets; a disease of young, growing animals. The most common cause of rickets is a poor diet. Symptoms include bone pain, stiff gait, swelling and difficulty in rising. Rickets is 100% treatable and something young Alphie will eventually grow out of. All he needs is some extra TLC.
We've already started Alphie on supplements and a special diet. In the meantime, Alphie has less strength than a normal puppy. He doesn't have the bounce in his step that most puppies have. Yet.
Alphie is such a sweetheart. He loves to be held. Please consider adopting Alphie. You can help Alphie get back his strength and watch as he grows into a healthy, active, beautiful adult. If you're willing to open your heart, your home, and your life to Alphie, please e-mail us at firstname.lastname@example.com
Must provide current vet reference when applying to adopt.
Interested in adopting? Please fill out our adoption application at www.OscarAnimalRescue.org
Adoption Process:
1.Fill out an application
2.Home Visit
3.Adoption contract & adoption fee
These puppies adoption fee is $200 each. This covers all age-appropriate shots and vetting.
Next Pet Adoption Events:
April 7-Petco, 275 State Route 10 East, Succasunna, NJ 07876 (11-2pm)
April 14-PetValu, 1885 New Jersey 57 #319 Hackettstown, NJ 07840 (11-2:30pm)
April 21-Petco, 275 State Route 10 East, Succasunna, NJ 07876 (11-2pm)
*We encourage you to put an application in prior to the event.
**If you are coming to the event to see a certain dog, please email ahead of time to make sure that dog will be there that day.
One Step Closer Animal Rescue is a 501c3 non-profit organization. Donations are TAX DEDUCTIBLE to the extent allowed by law. If you would like to make a donation to help us rescue more animals please send donations to PO Box 248, Sparta, NJ 07871. Please make your check payable to O.S.C.A.R.. All donations go directly to the care of the animals, we are strictly a volunteer based group. Thank you for helping us save as many lives as we can.
Other Pets at One Step Closer Animal Rescue (O.S.C.A.R.)
Why Adoption is a Great Option
Alfie, a Sparta Labrador Retriever/Hound (Unknown Type) puppy was adopted! Here's how you can benefit by looking at adoption as an option to buying a Labrador Retriever/Hound (Unknown Type) for sale in Sparta, or seeking a Labrador Retriever/Hound (Unknown Type) puppy from a breeder in Sparta.
- Rescues and shelter volunteers in Sparta already know the personality and tendencies of their pets. This means they can match you with the right pet. That will makes it much easier transition to owning a pet for yourself and your new pet.
- On average adoption fees are much less than you'd pay a Sparta breeder, or pet store. Plus most often rescue pets have already been to the veterinarian for a check-up, had a round of vaccinations, and are spayed or neutered. That is a lot of savings!
- You will become a hero, and give a needy dog or cat a loving home. In fact, there are even Labrador Retriever/Hound (Unknown Type) breeders who help with Labrador Retriever/Hound (Unknown Type) rescue. One puppy or kitten adopted in Sparta paves the way for another one to be saved.


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Moths of North America - Index Adult moths and their caterpillars photographed in the wild at North American locations. Moths Main | Moth Index | Butterfly Index |
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Order Lepidoptera: Moths. Unlike butterflies, moths are usually nocturnal. Many moths and their caterpillars are major agricultural pests in large parts of the world. Moths in the family Tineidae are commonly regarded as pests because their larvae eat fabrics, clothes and blankets made from natural fibers such as wool or silk. Moths in the genus Farinalis feed on stored grain, flour, corn meal and other milled grain products. Butterflies Main | Moths | Moths Index | Butterflies Index |


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Cuts (rushes, out takes) for story FIRST STAINLESS - STEEL CROSS in G 1220. The original story is on Pathe Master tape *PM0418*.
M/S of a man making a speech, the vicar then blesses the cross. L/S of Sheffield, the camera pans across, the picture is not very clear. L/S as they fit the cross in place. L/S of rooftops. M/S as the cross is hoisted up by the steeplejack. C/U of the cross being disentangled from its ropes. Various shots of the tower, we see the steeplejack climb upwards. L/S of the tower with scaffolding round it.


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New website live at http://cowrace.telltalegames.com
SAN RAFAEL, CA, March 14, 2006
"Man, these cows are fast!"
Just like the competitors in the Bone saga's big contest, the team at
Telltale has been moving rapidly to get Bone: The Great Cow Race game
ready for release this April. Visitor's to
http://cowrace.telltalegames.com can now view screenshots and concept art
from this title, and can also sign-up to receive a timely alert upon the
game's release next month.
The Great Cow Race is the continuation of a new breed of episodic
interactive entertainment that Telltale began last fall. The company
released Bone: Out from Boneville as the first episode in this series to
wide acclaim in September. Hailed by reviewers and educators alike as
engaging for all ages, the Bone books on which these games are based have
become the anchor for a line of graphic novels from Scholastic's new
Graphix imprint. In an un-paralleled feat in the games industry, Telltale
is distributing this follow-up to its first title in the series within a
six month period, in order to match Scholastic's book publishing schedule.
In a review of the first Bone episode, PC Gameworld writes "The best
things about Out From Boneville are the excellent comic-style graphics and
general tone. The characters are smoothly animated and the well-synched
voiceovers allow their personalities to truly shine through." GamesRadar
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Telltale CEO Dan Connors says "The episodic model has been working very
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we're adding to The Great Cow Race. Out from Boneville established the
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colorful this time around, as well as a deeper story as the plot
thickens!" In reference to the publishing schedule for the games, Mr.
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will get new episodes out even faster!"
Customers will be able to download and purchase The Great Cow Race
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they can order the packaged version with value-added extras in a sleek DVD
slipcase. All Bone games include a free trial mode, so anyone can
download and play for 30 minutes free of charge. Customers will not need
to purchase or install the previous episode, Out from Boneville, in order
to play The Great Cow Race.
About Bone
Jeff Smith's nine-volume Bone book series has sold over 1 million copies
worldwide, with translations in 15 languages. Bone accolades and awards
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Best Graphic Album. Scholastic, the world's largest children's publisher,
began issuing the Bone books in color for the very first time in 2005.
Scholastic has established a bi-annual release schedule for its 9 volume
Bone series, with the fourth installment slated for a fall 2006 release.
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I thought i'd try and throw down in text all the thoughts in my head and how I think when playing high level games. But i'm afraid after writing this it comes out as tiny patches only scratching the surface of various areas.
Please dont take this as a comprehensive guide, as Meta-gaming is
Gameplay in general
Visit this oldish Spring TA guide to get a general knowledge about the BA's gameplay.
Note: Needs overhaul.
For more strategies visit: Strategy 'n' Tactics
Note: sections to be filled in.
Starting out
As a new player without any previous TA-derived game experience you definitely should watch some games first to understand BA basics. Otherwise you
Keybinds (Hotkeys) are a bit trickier to configure in Spring than other games. There is no GUI or interface to allow you to easily setup your keybinds, but rather a .txt document which you have to edit and save accordingly. The default file which controls your keybinds is in your Spring folder
In this post I'll be listing a few of situations which commonly occur during gameplay. I'll then be analyzing the situations and giving the best approach on how to tackle them. Of course, there are many ways to tackle some situations so I'll just be listing the ways I think are best
In the guide I'll be explaining lots of basic points about XTA and I'll also be giving a few tips. If you're new to XTA, this is a good place to start as it will show you how XTA is different to the other OTA mods. Please note that this is for
The Economy in Total Annihilation Based mods works very different from the usual RTS, such as C&C or StarCraft. The main difference is that the resources are not gathered in small amounts and then transported to a "drop-zone" where after a small number will be added to the amount of the resource
Although scouting and radars are considered as a very basics of an RTS game, some people simply forget this fact and miss an important aspect of the game. Through this guide you can refresh your memory and maybe learn some new tricks. In this guide I'll be explaining why scouts and
In this post I will be going through a few tricks and tips you should use in all of your games. I have nothing to rabble about, so I'll jump right in.
Skirmishing: Skirmishing is where you have a unit, for example an LLT, and there is an enemy unit directly
If you've played BA enough you'll realize that it's more efficient to place units in certain places and build them closer to others and sometimes it's better to keep certain units apart. In this guide I will be explaining the best way to place and space units so
In every game, the GUI (Graphical User Interface) is essential. It provides useful information and allows you to transfer actions and commands between the game and the player. In Spring, the GUI consists of many elements as an RTS game allows many commands, functions and can provide all
These are my favorite maps and maps that I think play well. I suggest you download them and try them out if you haven't seen them before.
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Macy's is wrapping up it's third season of offering casual furniture after abandoning the category in the 1970s. The department store returned to the category with a vengeance, almost immediately becoming one of the nation's largest sellers of outdoor furniture. The company offers items catering to various lifestyles including urban with small balconies, suburban backyards … More »


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Goldfish Glossary - A list of commonly used terms.
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Links - Goldfish related links.
Though some Goldfish breeds are delecate, Common goldfish are actually very hardy which is why they make such good pets. They can survive in outdoor ponds (even at tempratures which freeze the surface) and will eat almost anything.
However goldfish are also far messier than tropical fish, and produce a lot more waste. They only have an intestinal tract, without a stomach. So they cant digest excess proteins, and instead excreet it back into the water. This is a problem that needs to be addressed either with heavy filtering, frequent water changes, or both. If this is not done, they will eventually pollute their own water to the point where it is toxic, and they will die.
In general, water should be clear. But it is not an absolute indicator of how good the water is for your fish. Cloudy water can still be fine, and crystal clear water can still be toxic.
Water Changes
Water changes are the process of removing water from the aquarium and replacing it with fresh tap water. Always remember to dechlorinate water. Dechlorinator (also commonly called "water conditioner") is cheap and is sold at virtually all pet stores.
Most tap water is chlorinated, because the chlorine kills bacteria and parasites. Some people believe you can dechlorinate water simply by letting it sit for 48 hours and letting the Chlorine evaporate, but that is not entirely true. Even after that process, there will still be chemicals remaining in the water that do not evaporate and can damage your fish. Water conditioner will completely nullify these chemicals in addition to the Chlorine.
Water changes are never bad for your fish. You can do them every day. But with proper filtration (and assuming your tank isnt overpopulated), you can reduce the frequency of water changes to once or twice a month. Changing 20% to 50% of the water volume is good. Changing more than 50% of the water should be avoided unless absolutely necessary to avoid stressing the fish.
Changing the water will instantly oxygenate the tank and will instantly remove pollutants such as ammonia. So in an emergency there is nothing that will correct water chemistry problems faster than a water change.
Do not forget to use water conditioner on the new water (any water going into your tank needs to be dechlorinated), and if you use aquarium salt, that will need to be (proportionally) replenished as well. You should make an effort to make sure the water is the same approximate temperature as the water in your tank to avoid stressing the fish as well.
People often assume that Goldfish thrive in cold water because they are often referred to as Cold Water fish. It is true that they can tolerate temperatures as low as 30F degrees. Common goldfish can even weather periods where ponds are frozen over, so long as they have enough oxygen and food. But warmer temperatures are healthier because warm water is less hospitable to parasites and bacteria. The ideal temprature of the tank should be in the 72F to 85F degree range, and they can tolerate temperatures to as high as 90F. Common aquarium heaters sold for tropical fish tanks will work just fine for Goldfish as well.
Warmer water holds less oxygen however, so fewer fish should be kept in warm tanks (or additional effort taken to increase oxygen, such as surface agitation or airstones). Temperatures above 90 degrees run the risk of overheating and killing the fish, so if you live in a very warm area, you will need to take care to cool down the aquarium.
Temperature changes should be gradual so as not to stress the fish. All aquariums should have a thermometer so you can track the temperature. Most pet stores sell adhesive strips that you can stick on the outside of the tank that are very cheap (under $2) and unobtrusive.
New fish should be acclimated to the water temperature before putting them into the tank. Float the bag on the surface of the water for 15 or 20 mintues before putting them into the tank. Dumping a new fish into the tank will stress it and increase the possibility of illness or death.
Keep in mind that a stable temperature will discourage breeding behavior. So if you want to breed them, you need to mimic conditions in nature; starting from a cold period and gradually warming. See the breeding section for more information.
WHAT IS pH?
Ph measures how acidic or alkaline your water is. Above 7 is considered alkaline. Below 7 is considered acidic. 7 to 7.2 is considered neutral. Goldfish prefer a neutral to slightly high pH. A pH of 7.4 is considered ideal for goldfish.
The terms "Hard" and "Soft" are commonly associated with pH, but are not the same thing. "Hard" water is water that contains a lot of minerals. "Soft" water is water with an absence of minerals. Soft water is often acidic, and hard water is usually alkaline. But the terms are not interchangable.
The pH scale is logarithmic...so a pH of 5.5 is ten times as acidic as a pH of 6.5. This is important in that the more radically the pH changes, the more it will stress your fish. If the pH changes by more than 0.3 per day, it will stress your fish. Stable pH is more important than ideal pH.
The pH will affect many bodily functions of the fish, including how it breathes. pH that is too low or too high can chemically "burn" the fish, causing damage to it's eyes, gills, or skin. Even if it is not lethal, it can cause stress. pH can also affect the fish indirectly...for example, ammonia becomes progressively more toxic as the pH of the water increases. The ammonia in water with a pH of 8 is far more toxic than the exact same amount of ammonia in water with a pH of 6.
Fortunately, goldfish have a fairly wide pH range they can tolerate, so this is not typically an issue for Goldfish. The "normal" range for most goldfish is between 6.5 and 7.5, which is also the range where most tap water in north America falls into. Goldfish can tolerate levels as high as 8, and as low as 6.
Water below 6 is too acidic, and could cause blood in the fins, excess slime, and loss of appetite. Water that is above 8 is considered too hard, and can result in a loss of appetite as well, and piping behavior (gasping at the surface). The harder the water, the less tolerance your goldfish will have for ammonia levels. At a pH of 7, goldfish can toelrate levels as high as 4ppm...but at a pH of 8, they can only tolerate up to .5ppm.
Water can be made more alkaline or made more acidic by way of chemicals that you can buy at most pet stores. Read the instructions and be very careful when altering your water pH. Carbon Dioxide and high water temperatures will tend to make water more acidic (lower the pH). Adding decaying organic matter to the tank (such as having water flow over peat, or adding driftwood) will also lower pH. Oxygenated water will tend to be higher pH. Adding minerals to the water like limestone or coral will raise pH.
Be aware that the importance of pH is often exaggerated. A stable pH is more important than maintaining it in the ideal range for Goldfish. The process of altering the pH of your tank is likely to stress the fish more than the fact that it is not in the ideal range. The general consensus seems to be that altering the pH of your water is more trouble than it is worth. So you should only alter the pH if it is absolutely necessary.
Goldfish dont absolutely require salt in their water, but it does enhance their immune systems by stimulating them to produce more mucus over their scales (often referred to as their "slime coat"). Goldfish are supposed to be slimy. This is normal and desirable. Salt will enhance gill function as well (allowing fish to absorb oxygen a little better) and reduces the rate of nitrite buildup in the tank.
In addition, salt is toxic to many parasites that infect goldfish (including Ick, the most common parasite). So a salt environment will augment their immune systems in this way as well. Higher concentrations of salt are used as "salt baths" to immerse sick fish in for short periods. Salt is known to protect goldfish against nitrite poisoning as well.
Salt Tolerance of Other Fish
Goldfish can tolerate low levels of salt. Almost all freshwater fish can tolerate salt to some degree. But be aware that some freshwater fish do not tolerate salt well at all, so make sure you dont have any of these fish in your tank and do not plan on adding them. They include tetras, catfish (including plecos/suckerfish), loaches, and any scaleless freshwater fish (though the consensus seems to be that you shouldnt mix goldfish with tropical fish anyway, salt or no salt). Snails are also not crazy about salt water, but some freshwater snails can endure the amounts you will use in a goldfish tank.
Be Sure to Use Only Aquarium Salt
Do not use regular table salt. Table salt has Iodine, which is poisonous to fish. You can use Kosher salt but its best to remove all doubt and just use Aquarium Salt from a pet store that is specifically marketed for pet freshwater fish. "Aquarium Salt" is not the same product as "Marine Salt", which has additional stuff in it like calcium that marine fish require. The extra stuff in the Marine Salt may alter you water chemistry in ways you dont want. Marine salt is used for Salt water aquariums. Aquarium salt is used for freshwater aquariums.
Always fully dissolve salt before adding it to the tank. Undissolved salt can chemically burn your fish. Hot water will dissolve salt more rapidly, as will agitation.
The normal amount of salt for a freshwater aquarium is one rounded tablespoon per five gallons of water volume (there are three teaspoons in a tablespoon, and two tablespoons equals one ounce). But follow the directions on the box. To avoid stressing your fish, add the recommended amount of salt slowly (1/4 normal amount per day for four days).
A low concentration of salt is 0.1% (1 teaspoon per gallon). A medium concentration is between 0.1% and 0.5% (5 teaspoons per gallon). A high concentration is 0.9% (9 teaspoons per gallon) or above.
High concentrations should only be used for very short term treatment for sickness. Medium concentrations are dangerous in the long term and could kill your live plants as well. 0.3% (one tablespoon per gallon) is the maximum amount of salt that is safe for goldfish in the long term.
Keep Track of the Salt in Your Tank
You must keep track of how much salt is in your aquarium. The only way to remove salt is through water changes. Salt should be fully dissovled before being added to the tank. If you lose track of how much salt is in your aquarium, begin doing a series of 50% water changes (once a day) for at least three days (a week is better). Then begin introducing salt again as if it were fresh water.
Regarding Evaporation
To avoid accidentally putting too much salt in your aquarium, make sure you top off the water in your tank BEFORE you do water changes. Adding water does not remove salt from the tank, it only dilutes it. If the water level is consistend whenever you remove water from the aquarium, then you never have to worry about accidentally adding too much salt.
Replace salt in the new water (proportionally) before putting it into the tank. Once the fish are already acclimated to salt water, you dont have to worry about putting it in slowly anymore.
This refers to the bacteria that naturally live in your aquarium. You dont have to put these in; they come in your fish and populate your tank by themselves. They exist pretty much everywhere in nature except in your tap water (because it is chlorinated).
The function of these bacteria in your aquarium is to neutralize waste products in the water produced by the fish, thereby reducing the overall frequency of water changes. Your biological filter will not remove the need for water changes completely, it will just reduce how often you need to do them.
Nitrification (Aka "Biological Cycle", "Start up cycle", "Nitrogen Cycle", or "Cycling") is the process by which beneficial colonies of bacteria establish themselves in a new tank. They come with your fish (so the process cannot start until you actually put fish in the tank), but it takes a period of time before they can replicate themselves sufficiently to function as a filter. And they will need a source of ammonia (such as a fish and it's poop) in order to grow. You'll never actually see them...they are very small. But they are there.
It is possible to cycle a tank without using any fish (by way of adding ammonia yourself) but the process is involved and complicated. Pet stores sell what amounts to fully cycled water in order to "jump start" the process. But the best method is probably to use living fish and plants.
Be aware that Chlorine will kill these bacteria. So if you are washing places where they live (filter pads, gravel, ect...) you need to make sure that the water you use is already dechlorinated. These bacteria live everywhere in your aquarium, but the biggest concentrations will be where there is moving water. Like your filter (and any media in your filter) or the gravel (if you have an undergravel filter). Most power filters contain filter media with the sole purpose of providing a home for these bacteria, so that you will not lose your biological filter when you change filter pads.
Do not be fooled by crystal clear water; the fact that your tank looks clean does not mean it is not toxic to the fish. Unlike a lake or a river, an aquarium is a closed system. Waste products produced by your fish and from decaying food in the tank remain in the tank unless they are removed or neutralized.
This can be accomplished by frequent (daily) water changes, but for most people this is impractical. The alternative is a biological filter; using plants or colonies of benign bacteria to convert the waste for you, so you dont have to change the water as often.
When urine and feces decompose in the tank, ammonia is released. There are two types of ammonia, but only one is dangerous to fish. When talking about ammonia levels, this is the type of ammonia that is a concern. Any amount above 0ppm (zero parts per million) is toxic, but levels at 2ppm or more is dangerous. Ammonia levels typically begin rising the 3rd day after fish are introduced to the tank.
If you want to remove all doubt, you can buy a monitor strip from any pet store. These look similar to thermometors that suction-cup to the inside of your tank. They provide a real-time measure of how much ammonia is in the water at any given time. They work continuously, but need to be replaced every one or two months. They typically cost between $6 and $10 if you buy them individually. Pet stores also sell kits with replacement strips that will average out much cheaper.
The pH of your aquarium will affect the tolerable levels of ammonia in your aquarium. The higher the pH, the less ammonia your goldfish will be able to withstand. At a neutral pH (7.0) Goldfish can toelrate up to 4ppm...but at a pH of 8, they can only tolerate up to .5ppm. Fast growing live plants (like Hornwort) are good at consuming free ammonia in the aquarium. Foods high in protein will produce more ammonia when digested.
These are the first type of bacteria that live in the tank. They eat ammonia, but excrete Nitrites, which are also toxic to fish. Nitrite levels begin rising the first week after fish are introduced.
This is the second type of bacteria that live in your tank. They eat Nitrites and spit out Nitrates. Nitrates are also toxic to fish but to a lesser degree, and are harmless at low or moderate levels.
So the point of the biological filter is to convert substances which are very toxic to your fish into substances which are only mildly toxic. Water changes still need to be done to remove nitrates once they get too high, but because your fish have a much higher tolerance for them, water changes can be farther between. Live plants can further augment your biological filter, but have potential problems of their own (see the plant section in "Setup and Maintanence" for more info)
Kits to test for these chemicals are available at any pet store. The cycle is fully established between 2 and 6 weeks after the fish are first intruduced. The bacteria grow more slowly in cold water. So warmer water will accelerate the cycle.
A Note on Changing Your Filter Media
The filter media in your power filter (if you have one) is where most of the bacteria live. When you throw this away, you killing off the bacteria, and they have to start over with the new media. When changing your filter media, keep in mind that your biological filter will be weakened until it can re-establish itself. For this reason, many commercial filters use separate media...one on which the bacteria grow (which is never changed) and one which is disposable and can be periodically replaced.
Aside from their asthetic value, snails eat one of the true pests of an aquarium; algea.
That being said, moderate to high levels of algea will still reproduce faster than the snails can eat them, and you will still need to scape them off occasionally. Snails dont eat algea evenly either, so are only really effective at controlling low levels of algea. They do eat live plants as well, but not to a great degree. Any live plants that can withstand the constant pecking of goldfish will probably endure snails as well.
Most freshwater aquarium snails are from the species Marisa Cornuarietis (part of the family Ampullariidae...aka "Apple Snails"). Like goldfish, these have been bred into a variety of shapes and colors, but they are all the same species. Marisa Cornuarietis are not asexual, unlike some snails. So if you want them to reproduce, you'll need at least two.
Their reproductive process involves laying a clutch of eggs outside the water (so they will need several inches of space above the water line). Their eggs vary from pale to bright orange and look vaguely like a teaspoon full of tapioca pudding clinging to the glass. They gestate in about a month. The eggs need to stay moist but cannot be submerged, or the young will drown.
The other type of snail common to freshwater aquariums is the pond snail. This is a generic term that covers several species of snails that are considered pests. These are asexual, and a single one of them can quickly pollute your tank with dozens more just like it in a very short time.
They are generally undesirable because they are so small; they are not asthetically pleasing and dont eat algea very well. They tend not to last long in goldfish tanks though, because goldfish will eagarly eat them. For this reason, a lot of petstores will put a goldfish in with their tropical fish to eat any pond snails that are in the tank.
Other snails should get along with most goldfish fine, although the goldfish may nip at them. For this reason you should keep snails that are big enough that they can weather this behavior (if they are about the size of the largest fish's head or larger, they should do fine). Most goldfish will ignore snails that are too large for them to swallow whole.
Where water conditions are concerned, they should be able to survive in any environment that goldfish can survive in. The general consensus seems to be that aquarium salt is bad for snails, but they can endure the low concentrations found in freshwater tanks. There is a website called Applesnail.Net that has more in-depth information about Apple Snails.
Goldfish are omnivores, and will eat anything they can fit into their mouths. They originated as bottom feeders (similar to catfish) and prefer foods that sink to the bottom or float in the middle, but can eat common flake food on a daily basis. The only reason floating foods arent great for them is because it forces them to swallow air while feeding.
What To Feed Them
As a staple food, the best food you can feed them is pellets. Most chain stores will sell pellet food of some kind. Pellet food is more nutritious than flake food, and does not easily decompose the way flake food does (so uneaten pellets wont pollute your tank). It will also enhance the color of your goldfish as well. Hikari is one of the major manufacturers of Goldfish-specific pellet food, but Koi pellet food will work just as well. just make sure the pellets are small enough that your goldfish can swallow them.
Most owners also feed them live (or freeze dried) food such as blood worms or brine shrimp once a week as a supplement. These are very good for the fish because they are high in protien, but will cause digestive problems if given every day. Goldfish will be very happy to eat the live versions of these foods, but freeze dried versions remove the possibility of parasites infesting it. Live food sold at most pet stores is unlikely to have parasites, but with freeze dried foods the chances are almost zero.
The amount of protein they consume (including blood worms, brine shrimp, ect..) should be limited when possible. High protein foods stress their digestive systems. You can be more liberal feeding them fruits and vegetables. Since they contain less protein, they wont stress the fishs' digestive systems as much.
Yes, Goldfish can eat raw fruits and vegetables, and such food is actually good for them. The food should be cut small enough that they can eat it, though they can tear off pieces of more supple foods (like oranges). A lot of people put cut slices in the tank. The fish will graze on it like cattle. Typical foods include oranges (the vitamin C boosts their immune system), skinless peas (often used to treat digestive problems), and lettuce. Cut it in sections that are small enough that they can either swallow it whole or bite off chunks of it. Oranges (or other fruits containing citiric acid) should not significantly alter the water chemistry, but excess food should be removed from the tank once they are done feeding.
How Often to Feed Them
Feed them as much as they can consume in a 5 minute period, and only feed them twice a day max. People often overestimate how much food to feed goldfish. You have to remember that goldfish are cold blooded, and are kept in an environment where they dont have to expend a lot of energy looking for food or avoiding predators. Feeding them once a day is plenty, and they will actually do fine being fed only a few times a week.
With fruits and vegtables, you can be a bit more liberal. These foods are not dense protein sources, and so are much easier on their digestive systems.
Avoid Overfeeding
One reason people feed their goldfish so much is because they believe the fish are hungry. But goldfish are ALWAYS hungry. Goldfish are gluttons...they will literally eat until they explode. They are biologically programmed to eat continuously. In the wild, this is a good thing. In captivity, it is dangerous for them. At best, overfeeding them will result in lots of fecal matter which will decay quickly and pollute your aquarium with ammonia. At worst, overfeeding will eventually cause their intestinal tracts to rupture and they will die. So you have to be careful in how much they are fed, especially for smaller fish.
Keep the high-protein foods (like blood worms and
shrimp) as a once or twice a week treat to augment their
normal diet of flakes or pellets. Feed only once a day
or every other day. A sign of overfeeding is a line
of feces trailing from their cloaca. If you see this,
you need to reduce the amount of food you are giving
them. It is always better to underfeed than to overfeed.


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The first thing that you'll notice about Assassin's Creed III is the amount of stuff the game actually lets you do. The game is well worth the price of admission.
You can capture Templar forts, track and hunt animals, liberate city districts, attack roving convoys, establish a guild of Assassins, build up your homestead on the frontier, trade and craft items, battle the British Navy in your ship the Aquila, and collect Almanac pages from rooftops. And this is only a small selection of the all the things you can do in the game. Then there's also the online multiplayer.
Wolfpack is an awesome new co-op mode that allows you to co-ordinate attacks against AI. Domination is another new mode and is pretty self explanatory. Basically, you're in groups of two, capturing territory. Assassinate mode makes a return and is equally entertaining as it was in past Assassin's Creed games.
Visually the game is impressive as is the sound. It now also has dynamic weather conditions and seasons. I really enjoyed how snow changed and affected the games's vibrant landscape. You can hear the crunch as you run on untouched snow and it actually makes it more difficult to move around in deep snow drifts. I found myself more than once, up somewhere high and just taking a look around, enjoying the scenery.
Another nice addition is the game's hunting feature. There are plenty of animals of all types from beavers to bears. To get the most money from a pelt, the kill needs to be done up close and personal. Animals definitely aren't docile either. Many will attack you and others such as deer will get spooked and run away. You won't have to just sneak around and hope you run into something either. There are clues scattered about so you can track the animals by using the game's mini map.
The story is also full of a lot of interesting moments and encounters. You participate and meet many of the key historical figures and events. As Connor, you get to participate in the Boston Tea Party and the Battle of Bunker Hill. you also get to meet Paul Revere, William Molineux, Charles Lee and George Washington. The history buff in me was a little excited and found it quite interesting to discover how the Templar conspiracy was woven into real historical events.
The game's gameplay seems much more keyed towards action. There are instances where you can approach a mission covertly and they are sufficiently challenging, but most of the time you can just run in for the kill. I by no means have any problem with this, it's nice to change things up some after so many games.
The fluidity of combat and the many different kill and attack animations make going in and acting like an action hero very enjoyable. My favourite part is getting on a roll and taking out half a dozen guys in seconds and then being in complete awe of what just occured. It happens quite a bit and I couldn't help but buy new weapons just to see how the kill animations would change.
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Assassin's Creed III isn't perfect though. Connor and majority of the other characters lack any real substance and I didn't find them interesting to interact with at all. Also riding a horse through the woods became a serious test of my patience as I seemed to get stuck on every little piece of the game's environment. Jumped the river last time? Well, it won't work this time.
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[ Download the Missouri Notary Handbook ]
To qualify for a notary commission as a Missouri resident, an applicant
must meet certain legal qualifications:
A non-resident of Missouri may apply for a commission as a notary public. A non-resident must also meet certain legal requirements in order to qualify:
As either a resident or non-resident applicant, the applicant must also
indicate on their application whether or not they have ever been convicted
of or pled guilty or nolo contendere to any felony, or to any misdemeanor
incompatible with the duties of a notary public, and if so, shall attach a list
of such convictions or pleas of guilt or nolo contendere.
Any person is eligible to apply for a commission as a notary public if they are a permanent resident alien under Section 245 of the Immigration and Nationality Act. If the applicant qualifies under Section 245, they must send a copy of their "green card" with a completed application to our office.
If the notary is presently commissioned as a non-resident notary public and they move into Missouri, the notary may immediately be appointed and commissioned as a notary upon becoming a resident. The notary will need to return their nonresident notary certificate with a request to cancel that commission, along with a completed reapplication as a resident and the $25 fee for issuing another commission.
An application for a commission as a notary public can be downloaded from our website at www.sos.mo.gov/business/commissions. Additional applications may be obtained by calling (866) 223-6535 (toll free) or (573) 751-2783, or by writing: Secretary of State, Commissions, PO Box 784, Jefferson City, MO 65102-0784.
Applications may also be obtained from the secretary of state branch offices located at: 815 Olive St., Suite 210, St. Louis, MO 63101; 615 E. 13th St., Ste. 513, Kansas City, MO 64106; and 149 Park Central, Rm. 624, Springfield, MO 65806.
The application and re-application forms prescribed by the secretary of state must be used.
As provided by law, a $25 fee must be paid to receive a notary commission. See Sections 28.160.3 and 486.225.3, RSMo. All checks should be made payable to the State Director of Revenue.
Prior to submitting an application to the secretary of state, each new applicant or reapplication for appointment shall read the Missouri notary public handbook and complete a computer-based training or other notary training in a manner prescribed by the secretary of state. Each new applicant or reapplication shall attest to reading such handbook and receiving such training at the time of submitting the application for appointment and commission as a notary public.
Instructions for completing the application are provided with the application.
The application MUST be typed. All information requested on the
form must be completed before the application will be approved. If we have
to return the application to verify information, or to request that blank
spaces be completed on the form, there will be a delay in issuing the commission.
Any changes or information which is completed after the original
receipt of the application by our office must be initialed. Applications
which appear to have been tampered with are not accepted. The secretary
of state may prohibit, for a period not less than 30 days and not more than
one year, an applicant from reapplying for an appointment and commission
as a notary public following the rejection of such applicant's application by
the secretary of state.
The information requested on the application determines whether the applicant is qualified to receive a commission as a notary public. All information requested must be completed.
At the top of the application, the applicant must fill in their exact name as they want it to appear on their commission. Complete the oath at the bottom of the application and sign the application with the exact complete name as is indicated at the top of the application. This determines the applicant's exact official name as a notary public as well as their official signature. Initials may be used for first and middle names. A notary is required by law to use their exact official name and signature for all notarizations.
The applicant must request that our office issue their notary public commission for the county in which they reside. Please indicate this information on the application in the space labeled "County of Residence." If the applicant resides in St. Louis City, they must indicate "St. Louis City" in this space. A notary may use their notary commission in any county in Missouri or St. Louis City.
Non-resident applicants applying for a Missouri notary public commission must indicate the name of their employer and the Missouri county or St. Louis City where the employer is located and where the applicant reports for work.
A commission as a notary public for the State of Missouri is valid only in Missouri.
After our staff has approved the application, the applicant's commission will be issued and mailed to the appropriate office in the county where they reside. We are required by law to forward all completed commissions to the appropriate county office.
The same day the commission is issued, we will mail a letter to the applicant advising that their commission has been issued and mailed to the appropriate county authority. The letter contains the address where the applicant is to be sworn in, their commission number and the dates the commission begins and expires.
The law allows up to ninety days from the date the commission is issued for the applicant to qualify. Failure to qualify within 90 days will result in the commission being cancelled. To meet the qualifications provided by law, the applicant must appear in person and present a $10,000 surety bond to insure their four-year term as a notary public. The clerk or deputy will administer the oath of office, after which the applicant must submit a handwritten specimen of their official signature on the oath of office. This signature MUST match the exact name typed on their commission certificate. The clerk will staple the bond to the oath of office and official signature filing and mail them to our office. The clerk or deputy will then present the notary with their commission certificate.
The commission certificate will contain the notary's exact official name as a notary public, the commission number, the commission beginning and expiration dates and the date the commission was issued by our office. The notary should keep the commission in a safe place throughout their term as a notary public.
The secretary of state may prohibit, for a period not less than 30 days and not more than one year, such person from reapplying for an appointment and commission as a notary public following the failure to appear and qualify within 90 days after the commission is issued.
All commissions as a notary public are issued for a four-year term of office. This term is set by law.
The $10,000 notary bond may be purchased from a personal insurance agent, a bank or from a bonding company. The notary bond is separate from any other bond coverage the notary might presently have and is required in addition to other bond coverage. The bond should be executed by the insurance company within 90 days after the application is submitted to our office. The bond must be written for a term of four years, covering the same dates as the term of office.
An errors and omissions policy does not replace a bond. An errors and omissions policy is not required by law, but may be purchased as it protects the notary public and pays for any charges the notary might owe for legal fees and costs should the notary be sued.
Missouri law requires every notary to use either an engraved embosser seal or a black inked rubber stamp seal on every notary certificate. The print on the embosser or stamp must be in type not smaller than eightpoint type. The print on the engraved embosser seal should resemble the first example in the box below and must contain the same information. To be legally recognized, the engraved embosser seal or the black inked rubber stamp seal must contain:
The notary must also type, print or have a rubber stamp in print not smaller that eight-point type with certain information on every completed notary certificate: their exact name as it appears on their commission, "Notary Public," "State of Missouri," their expiration date and the county for which they are commissioned. The notary may use a black inked rubber stamp ONLY if the seal contains the information in #1, #2 and #3 above, as well as the county for which they are commissioned and the expiration date of that commission. Examples of notary seals accepted in the state of Missouri are shown in the box below. The Great Seal of the State of Missouri can not be used on the notary stamp.
The notary seal is the exclusive property of the notary and the seal may not be used by any other person or surrendered to an employer upon termination of employment.
The notary is required to keep a permanently bound journal of their notary acts. Each notary public shall keep a permanently bound journal of his or her notarial acts containing numbered pages, except those notarial acts connected with judicial proceedings, and those for whose public record is publicly filed within ninety days of execution. Each notary public shall record in such journal the following: the month, day and year of notarization; the type of notarization such as acknowledgment or jurat: the type of document; the name and address of the signer; the identification used by the signer; the notary fee; and the signature of the signer.
The journal can be purchased from a local office supply store or may be supplied to the notary by a notary company or association.
The notary journal is the exclusive property of the notary.
All commissions as a notary public are issued for a term of four years. There are no provisions in the law for renewals. If the notary wishes to again become commissioned as a notary public they will need to submit a notary re-application to our office no earlier than one month before their current expiration date. No person is automatically reappointed as a notary public. The notary is responsible for obtaining the $10,000 notary bond for their new term of office. The notary must follow all of the same procedures as though they have never held a notary commission before.
A notary public is allowed to charge fees for notarizing documents. Section 486.350, RSMo, allows a notary to charge two dollars for each signature on a document and the proper recording of the notarization in their journal. The maximum fee for any other notarial act is one dollar.
A notary may charge two dollars for each 8 1/2 x 11 inch page they certify as a facsimile of an original document. The certification of a facsimile must also be recorded in the notary journal. The notary must also retain a copy of each page in their notary file.
A notary public may charge a travel fee, not to exceed the approved federal mileage rate and may charge an expedited convenience fee not to exceed $25, when traveling to perform a notarial act, provided that:
(1) The notary explains to the person requesting the notarial act that the travel fee is separate from the notarial fee and is not specified or mandated by law; and
(2) The notary and the person requesting the notarial act agree upon his or her fees in advance of the notary affixing his or her official seal.
Notaries are not permitted to charge a fee for notarizing the signature on any absentee ballot or absentee voter registration card.
An application for a request for an amended commission can be obtained from our website at www.sos.mo.gov/business/commissions.
To change the exact name on a notary commission, the notary is required to send the following documents to our office:
If a notary changes their legal name during their term of office, an application for a name change must be made within 30 days of the name change.
The fee allowed by law for a name change is five dollars. Once we have received all of the necessary materials and processed the request for a name change, we will forward the amended commission directly to the notary at their residence address. We will notify the appropriate county clerk of the name change. The notary must also have a new stamp and/or embosser made for their seal with their new exact name as commissioned.
To change their county of residence, a notary is required to send the following documents to our office:
If the notary changes their county of residence, they are required by law to apply for an amended commission for their new county of residence within 30 days of the county change. The notary must be a registered voter in their new county before submitting the application. When we have received the proper documents and processed the request for an amended commission, we will forward the notary's amended commission certificate to their new residence address and notify the county clerk's office in the new county of residence. The notary will need to check with the entity that issued their bond as to whether they will need a rider. If a rider is needed, a copy of that rider must be sent to our office. Such rider must indicate the name of the new county of residence. If the notary is using a rubber stamp, this must be changed to reflect the new county of residence.
If a notary moves, and their street address changes while they are commissioned as a notary public, the notary is required to file within 30 days an address change with the Secretary of State. Please complete the Notary Change of Address in Same County amendment form and send it to Commissions. You may obtain this form on our website at www.sos.mo.gov/business/commissions.
During a non-resident notary's commission, if there is a change of employer in the same county or the employer is in a different county, the notary is required to file within 30 days an employer change and county change if applicable with the secretary of state. Please complete the Change Employer County amendment form or the Change of Employer Resident Notaries Non-Resident Notaries amendment form and send it to Commissions. You may obtain the applicable form from our website at www.sos.mo.gov/business/commissions.
If the notary's seal has been stolen, the notary shall immediately notify the secretary of state in writing to report the theft. Upon receipt of the written documentation, the secretary of state shall issue the notary a new commission number for the notary to order a new seal. The secretary of state may post notice on the Secretary of State's Website notifying the general public that the notary seal of such notary with the stolen commission number is invalid and is not an acceptable notary commission number.
If the notary journal is lost or stolen, the notary is required by law to send a letter to the secretary of state. The letter will be placed in the notary file, advising us of the date the journal was lost or stolen. The notary can then purchase a new journal. The notary does not need to apply for a new commission. The date the seal or journal was lost or stolen should be noted in the notary records. The notary may also want to contact their local police department and see if they require a police report to be filed for stolen goods.
If a notary wishes to resign their commission, submit a letter of resignation along with their commission certificate to the Office of Secretary of State. The notary is not required to state a reason for resigning.
The law contains several sections relating to civil damages and providing for criminal punishment. You may refer to the notary statutes for more information. The notary statutes are located on our website at www.sos.mo.gov/business/commissions. The law defines official misconduct, provides for civil damages to persons injured through a notary's misconduct, establishes employer's liability for such damages and also provides such violations are punishable as misdemeanors by fines and imprisonment. Further, official misconduct may result in revocation of the notary's commission by the Office of Secretary of State.
The law governing notaries public is provided on the Secretary of State Website at www.sos.mo.gov/business/commissions. If there is any conflict between the text on the website and the applicable statutes, the statutes will govern.
According to Missouri law, persons convicted of a felony may not be able to become a notary public as such persons may be disqualified from registering to vote.
On October 27, 1983, the attorney general issued Opinion No. 114-83, which states "An executing witness, as provided for in Section 486.340, RSMo, is neither a notary public nor an officer authorized by law to administer oaths within the scope of Section 115.291.1, RSMo." Therefore, the affidavit of a person voting an absentee ballot may not be subscribed and sworn to before an executing witness.
Each county or city official will charge fees for recording each notary commission and administering the oath of office. These fees are allowed by law. If you have questions regarding such fees, contact the applicable county or city official in county of residence. For St. Louis City residents contact the circuit clerk of St. Louis City.
Certified court reporters and certified shorthand reporters may administer oaths and affirmations as provided in Section 492.010, RSMo. If you have any questions concerning authority to administer oaths and affirmations, please contact the professional certified court reporters association for further information.
A notary cannot notarize his or her own signature. A notary is to be an impartial witness.
A Missouri notary may notarize documents that originate in other states as long as the document is being notarized in Missouri.
Missouri notaries can only notarize documents in Missouri.
Missouri law does not forbid notaries from notarizing the signatures of relatives. However, if the notarized document was ever the subject of a court suit, a judge might determine the notary was not an impartial witness to the signing of the document. The Office of Secretary of State suggests that a notary not notarize documents for a spouse, parent, grandparent, brother, sister, niece, nephew, aunt, uncle, child or grandchild.
A notary does not have the authority to prepare legal documents. All documents presented to a notary for notarization should have the correct form of notary certificate on them. A notary's duty is to perform the notarial act and complete the notarial certificate.
The best form of identification is one that includes a photograph and signature. A valid driver's license is a good source of identification. The person can also be personally known to the notary or can be identified by an individual personally known to the notary.
If the notary certificate states "Subscribed and sworn to/affirmed before me", etc., then the document must be signed by the signer in the presence of the notary. An oath or affirmation must be administered to the person whose signature the notary is notarizing. If the document is already signed when it is presented for notarization, the notary should ask the person to re-sign the document again in their presence.
An acknowledgment need not be signed in the notary's presence. However, the person who signed the acknowledgment must appear before the notary and acknowledge he or she is the signor and that he or she signed the original document.
The notary law allows a notary public to certify a copy of an original document. Chapter 486.345(3), RSMo, contains the proper wording to use for this type of certification. DO NOT CERTIFY ANY COPIES OF DOCUMENTS WHICH STATE ON THE FACE OF THE DOCUMENT THEY CANNOT BE REPRODUCED. Birth certificates, death certificates, marriage licenses, divorce decrees and school documents (diplomas, transcripts) cannot be certified. Certified copies of these documents should be obtained from the issuing agency. The notary is required by law to keep a copy of any document they certify.
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For further details on this election see the Sixth Judicial Elections. Article 36 of the Rome Statute requires that candidates have established competence in criminal law and procedure and the necessary relevant experience in criminal proceedings (list A candidates) or in relevant areas of international law and extensive experience in a professional legal capacity (list B candidates). The rules on the procedure for the nomination and election of judges of the ICC require that at all times at least nine judges shall be from list A and at least five from list B. In addition, States Parties are required to take into account equitable geographical representation, a fair gender balance and representation of the principal legal systems of the world. To this end, elections are subject to minimum voting requirements determined by a formula established with regard to the judges remaining on the bench. While a judicial candidate must be a national of a State Party to the Rome Statute, the candidate can be nominated by any State Party and is not required to be nominated by the state of which the candidate is a national. Candidates must possess the qualifications required in their respective State for appointment to the highest judicial offices. In an effort to identify the best candidates and provide transparent and accurate information regarding their respective qualifications and professional background, the Coalition seeks input from national, regional, and international NGOs throughout its global network. Prior to the 2011 judicial elections, and in accordance with previous years, the Coalition hosted two panel debates with the participation of 11 of the 19 candidates for the judicial vacancies. 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