text:
2013 Dieter W. Jahns Student Practitioner Award Winner
Kapil Chalil Madathil is the winner of the 2013 Dieter W. Jahns Student Practitioner Award. Mr. Madathil is a student at Clemson University. The award will be presented to Mr. Madathil at the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society 2013 Annual Meeting in San Diego. Mr. Madathil won the award for his project: "Design and Development of a State-Wide Research Permissions Management System."
A Certificate of Appreciation will be presented to runner-up, Jie Zhou, West Virginia University, for his project on Trunk Kinematics under Sudden Loading Impact when Adopting Different Foot Postures.


text:
Offering creative solutions for relationship, career and life challenges. For both savvy singles, and committed couples. Specializing in communication styles and empowering self talk.
Get what you really want! The Mate Doctor is dedicated to making a difference. NEW ideas for changing times…
Are you single?
Are you ready to meet that special someone or soul mate?
Is Relationship Mentoring needed in your current relationship?
I teach men and women empowering skills of communication that will allow the creation of your "dream relationship".
New ideas that move you forward in your quest to "Love the Life you Live".
You will learn to relate in a whole new way, add life to your years, and love to your life!
You will learn to identify patterns that do not support your relationship goals. Create a partnership in a whole new way that leaves you moved and inspired to be with your partner for a life time. Partnership is a journey to fulfillment and relationship "bliss" when guided by your heart and unconditional love.
Moving forward from a committed relationship to 'Life Time Partners" through marriage is a journey I will clearly guide you through if your goals and intentions include marriage.

subset: commoncrawl


text:
"… Potentially Selling Writers have written seven, eight, maybe 10 scripts. And they're working on another one right now. They have placed in competitions. They have been or are repped now. They take meetings from time to time. They are neither head-in-the-clouds nor bitter. They hang around with other good writers. They are always learning. […]
Gray on representation
December 21st, 2008 · No Comments
Tags: Business & Craft


text:
Website Development, Business Development Consulting, Web Design Business
Lemon Group is a fast growing, leading UK based organisation with business interests in the areas of Business Consulting, Web Design and Development, Venture Capital, Private Equity and Venture Incuba
Wedding Bouquets Los Angeles
Order flowers online for same day delivery. Los Angeles flower shop florist & Gifts specialist hand delivered to anywhere in the U.S. Anniversary, Birthday, New Baby, Get Well flowers, Sympathy flower
Wedding car hire
Executive wedding car hire with uniformed chauffeur available in Bromley, Kent and the London area. Sit back, relax and be chauffered in a luxury car. Horse drawn carriages are also available for th
Wedding gowns, bridal and bridesmaids dresses, shoes, gloves and tiaras
Wedding dresses and bridesmaids gowns. Pronovias is a worldwide leading company in designer bridal fashion, gowns and accessories for brides: tiaras, gloves, handbags, shoes.
Wedding suits - Church suits
Suits Abounding specialize in designer, fully-lined, embellished church suits with matching hat and purse. We also carry fine jewelry. Suits Abounding is dedicated to providing our clients with the be
Weddings Presents
Nothing says \'You Are Special\' like personalized gifts. It shows you went out of your way to personalize the perfect gift to make it theirs alone.
Welcome To The Discover Orlando Parks
Discoverorlandoparks.com believes this list of links to other related websites will be of interest to visitors of this site
Wheel Hub
Each wheel bearings and hub assembly unit that we sell is tested before it is shipped to you, so we can ensure the highest quality possible.
Wheelchair Accessible Van
For over 40 years, Gowrings Mobility has been the UK's leading manufacturer and supplier of wheelchair passenger vehicles.
Whelping Boxes and Kittening Pens
Whelping boxes, whelping upvc, plastic re-usable whelping box, easy to clean, fold up boxes of any size made by Steel City Whelping Boxes.
Previous 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 Next


text:
Store Wars and School Days
"Hit the books in great looks." "Schooled in style." "Retool for school."
Those hip quips and many more from this week's sales circulars really mean one thing: "Please buy our stuff!" The nation's merchants, hobbled by the new cautious consumerism, are making a desperate last stand before Labor Day.
It's hard to blame them. Back-to-school is our second busiest shopping season next to Christmas – meaning it's retailers second-last chance to pull 2009 out of the red. Chain store sales were off 5 percent in July, reports the International Council of Shopping Centers, on track with similar drops earlier in the year.
Take a look at this recent tipsheet for links to major sources of retailing data – organizations you should bookmark and get to know.
Tomorrow and Thursday, key retailers report second-quarter earnings, including Macy's, Nordstrom, Kohl's, J.C. Penney and Wal-Mart. If any of those companies have a major presence in your market, you'll want to pull the press release and keep it handy. One thing to note: Wal-Mart, as both the largest U.S. retailer and the dominant discounter, is considered by many analysts to be a major bellwether of consumer spending – representing as much as 15 percent of U.S. retail sales.
With that sort of clout, the quarterly results coming out of Wal-Mart's Bentonville, Ark. headquarters can and do move the stock market. In fact, last May Wal-Mart – also the world's largest private employer, by the way — stopped reporting its monthly store sales, in an effort to calm volatility.
Obviously, no retailer's second-quarter results will reflect back-to-school sales – at least until that probably-not-distant day when stores start those campaigns before the previous term is even out, the way Christmas merchandise now crowds beach balls and sand pails. But the Commerce Dept. on Thursday will release its take on July retail sales; check it out at 8:30 a.m. sharp. Here's a link to the June release so you can scope the format; it's interesting because it breaks down the results by category such as clothing, electronics, health and personal care (drug stores) and so on.
Meanwhile do peruse the sales fliers to hone your next back-to-school story idea. A consumer story about freebies and bargains would be a good draw; Kmart is offering free pencils while Office Depot counters with free Crayolas. Other special offers are out there; I see Michael's has jumped on the teacher-appreciation bandwagon launched by Staples and is offering an extra discount for classroom supplies.
Even hardware stores and other unlikely chains are getting into the act with specials on storage tubs, vitamins – no stretch is too great to capture the school-kids dollar. Many states just held their sales-tax-free weekend; others are yet to come. Check out this list and do a port-mortem or a preview.
Home in on one specific angle – cost of sports supplies, the contentious "school supply lists" that elementary teachers issue and other back-to-school issues that affect a specific slice of your readership. A few years ago one of my Detroit News colleagues wrote about "the cost of a high school senior," – from photos to prom to college application fees, the senior sticker shock made for an excellent read.
In Beats.


text:
Family farming in Africa: lessons in closing the gender gap
Closing the gender gap is not only the right thing to do; it is the smart thing to do for improved agriculture and food security for all. This was a key message among several discussed at the recent High Level Side Event on "Family farming interventions to close the gender gap: lessons from Africa".
Gender in Food and Nutrition Security: putting gender equality at the centre of agricultural development
FAO's new e-learning course aims to strengthen capacity in member countries for designing, developing, implementing and evaluating truly gender-responsive policies, programmes and projects in food and nutrition security.
Conservation Agriculture in Lesotho: when mother knows best
'Me Maphoka Thaba is a rural farmer in the village of Ha Khojane, Mahobong, in the district of Leribe, in northern Lesotho. Still active and energetic at 72, she has faced many problems that are all too common to rural farmers in Lesotho.


text:
About Us | Contact | Donate | User Blogs | Login |
Two Strikes Against Us
In any Presidential election, the Republican candidate starts off with two invariable liabilities.
The first liability is negative coverage from the mainstream media, a liability GOP candidates should always be prepared for. Despite all the complaints about mainstream media bias from the right, such bias never seems to go away—because it really can't go away. Media bias is a constant based on who the journalism industry attracts—if conservatives are reluctant to go into journalism for whatever reason, progressives will naturally dominate the field, and bring their worldview into American newsrooms and studios.
Another liability for Republican Presidential candidates stems from the modern perception of the GOP's conservative philosophy. The average, ideologically unaligned voter will naturally be suspicious of a Republican Presidential candidate promoted as a conservative: if conservatism means skepticism towards the federal government, then why would someone want to vote for a candidate to run a system that candidate is wary of?
While the liability of media bias cannot be resolved anytime soon, future Republican Presidential candidates can find a way around the liability of preconceived notions. In short, GOP candidates must always make clear that they are not, in fact, against government per se.
The Republican Party long ago lost its credibility regarding its putative opposition to big government. However, Republican Presidential candidates can still credibly oppose bad government. If future GOP White House contenders provide details about what they plan to cut from the federal budget, they will begin the process of restoring the GOP's image as a fiscally responsible entity.
It's not enough to prattle on about tax cuts. At the end of the day, what good is a tax cut if it's not paired with clear cuts in federal spending? Since when have tax cuts, in and of themselves, brought fiscal responsibility to Washington?
Tax cuts are supposedly intended to "starve the beast," but as we found in the 2000s, the beast kept right on eating. Having a tax cut without a spending cut is similar to having a car with two gas pedals and no brakes…a recipe for disaster.
The Tea Party movement is supposed to be about fiscal responsibility in Washington, right? If that's indeed the case, then the GOP cannot capture the Tea Party spirit in toto unless the party makes clear its commitment to responsible government—which includes a clear commitment to cutting federal spending.
Are there political risks involved in proposing actual cuts in the federal budget—the effective elimination of politically popular subsidies, the real reduction in the amount of money that goes to certain entitlements? Sure…but the GOP must take those risks, or else the party will inevitably collapse.
The GOP will not and cannot last long as the "tax cut-and-spend" party. The "tax cut-and-spend" approach contributed to the party's loss of face (and power) in the late-2000s. The only way the GOP can return to full health is by reestablishing itself as an entity that believes in government—that is to say, streamlined, fiscally sound government, free of redundancy and recklessness.
There are still many Americans who consider themselves alienated from the GOP. They have too many disagreements with Democrats to ever consider themselves members of the party of Pelosi. Yet these voters, these parents, these workers, these citizens just want the GOP to make sense again.
They want the Republican Party to stand for something—first and foremost, legitimate fiscal responsibility. They have other grievances—the apparent lack of a foreign policy based on achievable goals as opposed to abstract catchphrases, the failure to embrace a federalist approach to hot-button social issues, the fixation upon glorifying rural Americans to the exclusion of urban Americans—but their main compliant is the GOP's lack of commitment to fiscal propriety.
They want the party to watch every dollar, and be a true steward of the people's money. They want the party not just to say no to Democratic proposals, but to say yes to new concepts that will bring fiscal logic back to Washington. They want the party to realize that a growing deficit is but a quicksand pit. They want the party's leaders to report for duty in the war against government waste, fraud and abuse, instead of just being phony soldiers.
These men and women want fiscal fairness—which means cutting taxes and cutting spending, not one without the other.
Why can't the GOP just give the people what they want?
It took me a lifetime to see
It took me a lifetime to see this, but with republicans and also democrats, the bottom 20% to 30% of the population usually see no benefits. Now it is one thing to believe in individual responsibility, but it takes more than ideology to make things work for those on the bottom. You have a more uneducated society, a more non mobile society, you have small town America that lost factory jobs and the towns cannot diversify, and you have globalization and cheap labor that eats away at jobs. It is an environment that small business cannot survive either. This is the last area to see the benefit of growth in a cycle and the first to get hit in a down cycle. The only way to solve this problem is to invest in the country, in the people, and in the future. There are those on the right that do not understand this and they will stick with their constitution or with a failed trickle down and their ideology. It was 8 years of seeing jobs going overseas, of our money going to Iraq, and the neglect of the country.


text:
Pro+ Content/E-Books
Access your Pro+ Content below.
Data loss prevention strategies in the cloud era
Sponsored by SearchSecurity.com
This chapter is included in the Corporate data in the consumer cloud E-Book.
Privacy regulations and concerns about leaks of sensitive information have raised the priority of data loss prevention as enterprises adopt cloud and mobile computing. Not only must IT craft business rules and tag critical data, but it must also involve different users and test and enforce its policies. Organizations want to limit their risk of exposure of sensitive data, so this chapter will help readers start their comprehensive planning.
By submitting you agree to recieve email from TechTarget and its partners. If you reside outside of the United States you consent to having your personal data transferred and processed in the United States. Privacy Policy


text:
If funds are needed for summer school, students must complete a one-page supplemental application form for summer financial assistance. Results of a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) must also be on file for either the prior year or coming year. The Financial Aid Office will not assume summer school attendance just because it was indicated as intended enrollment on the FAFSA. Many students either mark all terms on the FAFSA or change their minds about taking summer classes.
The one-page summer supplement is available at the start of summer pre-registration.
Please review the Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy before accepting summer aid. Be very careful to answer the questions correctly about actual summer course enrollment--whether interim, 5 weeks or 8 weeks and the number of credit hours carried each of those terms. These answers affect summer cost figures and aid amounts. Any change in enrollment could cause student aid awards to increase or decrease. If you are requesting a Stafford Loan for summer you need to complete the Summer Stafford Loan Application in addition to the Application for Summer Aid form.
The priority date to have the summer application turned in is April 1.
The availability of Federal Perkins Loans, Work-Study, and supplemental grants for summer students depends on funding. Pell Grant eligibility is determined by whether or not the full entitlement was already applied to the 9-month academic year, but this program is figured on a student-by-student basis. Federal Direct Stafford Loans are frequently requested for summer school use. Be sure to check into the effects a summer loan will have on the Stafford loan amount limit that can be requested during the next term. And always be aware of the aggregate loan limit as you work towards the successful completion of your degree.


text:
Favstar gets even better if you sign in.
Sign In with Twitter
Here's why signing in is good for you.
thinking about selling @bestat and it's 1M+ followers to someone with the technical resources to add features & grow it. would someone buy?
Aimlessly wandering the web since 1994.
Stats can't be shown as @JoeLaz has never signed in to Favstar.


text:
Queen's University Film and Media graduate. I have a passion for all things media related especially horror movies, electronic music and expanding my knowledge of all things media related. I have traveled the globe in order to meet new people, try new things, and to see the wonders the world has to offer. I am currently seeking a career in either the film and media industry or the travel and tourism industry.
Veronica Belmont - about.me user since 2010
"First, customize your page. It's easy and fun to design!"
Hi! I'm currently living in (City), where I work at (Work Place) doing (Job Title). When I'm not working I like to (Hobby), (Interest) and (Passion). Connect with me!
"Next, connect services and send people to your page."
"That's it! Let about.me do all of the work for you."
Showcase a 360 degree view of who you are
Help people find and follow you on your social networks
Be found for new opportunities


text:
The Young rascals - Groovin'
Groovin' on a Sunday afternoon
There ain't a place I'd like to be instead of...
All those happy people we could meet Just groovin' on a Sunday afternoon Really, couldn't get away too soon We'll keep on spending sunny days this way We're gonna talk and laugh our time away I feel it coming closer day by day Life could be ecstasy! You and me endlessly... Groovin' on a Sunday afternoon
Ah, ah, ah Ah, ah, AH
So, in case you haven't guessed Scouty and I spent a splendiferous afternoon in the garden on Sunday! Boy have we been having the beautiful weather. Still, I hope we get some more rain! Even though we've had some rain, it really hasn't been enough for my soil to recover from last year...here's hoping some more raindrops are heading our way soon I plan to post a regular Idyll post tonight when I come back to delete this, but it probably won't be until late tonight! Anyway, it's time to go pick up sis from chemo so I'll be back (probably late tonight)! Ei P.S. LOL! I just noticed...no, one of my eyebrows is not *MUCH* thicker than the other...that's a curly lock of my hair hanging in my face...LOL! Have a great one all! Ei |
Follow-Up Postings:
Very nice, but where's the music????? What a lovely picture of you. Scout is 'okay' too. :-) Why do you need to delete this? Can you post a pic of the forget-me-not's leaves so I can have some idea of what to look for in my bed? Would the plants bloom this year, or will they wait until next year to bloom? Surely some of them will grow! The lupines are doing well. Marian |
- Posted by full_bloom z5 IL (My Page) on Mon, Apr 24, 06 at 19:36
Hi Marian! The music is suppose to be in your head; can't you hear it?...LOL! :-) Anyway, just a quick pop in as I need to get dinner on the table, I will "talk" to you tonight! Just wanted to let you know that I will dig up pics of the myosotis leaves for you. Some of mine are beginning to bloom now, with more a little later, I'm sure. Glad the lupines are doing well. TTYL! Ei |
Ei and Scout that was GREAT!!! Please don't delete it!! Glenn would enjoy it and he's at work! Taryn |
- Posted by gardeningmary (My Page) on Mon, Apr 24, 06 at 19:45
Hi Ei I LOVE IT!! Please leave it up for a bit longer so that we can all get to enjoy the pics. Scout has such an adorable face - and so do you! Thank you for that treat - I'm going to hum through one more time. Your gardens are looking just lovely. Mary |
- Posted by babs_clare (My Page) on Mon, Apr 24, 06 at 20:07
Hey EI!!! You groovin' kinda gal! Scout is such a fun poochie :0)and he *really* has a sweet smile! Thanks for the music video.Yeah, what's up with the caterpillar eyebrow? lol just teasin'~You look mah-va-lous! How'd you do those funky pics of the daff? fun stuff,missy!: ) I'm happy you found some time for fun and visited us...AND I'm glad that for a change I didn't miss those gorgeous pics-since this is its own thread you should leave it up-don'cha think? So will you and Scout be going on tour? ~Babs |
And the swinging vote comes from Charlotte! Keep this one up for a few days at least!!! |
Hi Ei, thanks for this, I love it! Especially the pictures of Scout. He really does smile doesn't he? Please leave it up, I've already looked at it twice and would like to show it to Brad in the morning. I'll be humming along the rest of the evening. Eden |
No need to delete this at all, Ei. It's wonderful! We get to see Scout, your beautiful garden and you too. Sue |
- Posted by triple_creek z5 (My Page) on Mon, Apr 24, 06 at 21:17
Oh Ei! How creative. I enjoyed it very much. Glad I didn't miss this one. Norma |
Hi Eileen, Love this!!! It looks like your tulips are just fabu-fabu right now. I really enjoyed your garden pics and especially Scout. What a ham...LOL Do not delete please? Deanne |
- Posted by chloehoover z6b VA (My Page) on Tue, Apr 25, 06 at 12:59
Scout has a very very clever & Fun Mother!!! Thanks for sharing such a terrific original idea, Eileen. It's lovely - and love the spring photos of your garden & Scout & friends. (can you hear us all doing chorus?) -Cindy |
Ei, I enjoyed this so much! You're often on my mind and it is wonderful to 'see' you (and Scout!). :o) T. |
- Posted by michelle_zone4 zone 4 NW IA (My Page) on Tue, Apr 25, 06 at 13:57
I'm sure glad you didn't delete this. LOL I just got a chance to really look at it. What fun you two had. Your garden is looking lovely already. Thanks for sharing your fun time with us. Michelle |
Ei, I can hear the music! Thanks for sharing your garden stroll. |
- Posted by full_bloom z5 IL (My Page) on Thu, Apr 27, 06 at 9:33
LOL Babs...you almost made me spill my coffee! Caterpillar eyebrow! :-) Now every time I look at that pic that's exactly what I see...LOL! Thanks guys! I decided to go ahead and leave them up since you asked. I was just a little embarrassed about my hogginess! :-) Anyway, It was a lot of fun to do and a good way to amuse myself while waiting on sis. Thanks about the garden Michelle...I am still sitting on pins and needles wondering *what* was lost to last year's drought. I can see that I did lose one of my roses, a red meidiland and I'm sure there will be other losses too, but hopefully nothing that can't be replaced. Ya guys think I'm in love with my little Scout? ;-) Anyway, thanks again! Ei |
Please Note: Only registered members are able to post messages to this forum. If you are a member, please log in. If you aren't yet a member, join now!
Return to the Perennials Forum
Information about Posting
- You must be logged in to post a message. Once you are logged in, a posting window will appear at the bottom of the messages. If you are not a member, please register for an account.
- Please review our Rules of Play before posting.
- Posting is a two-step process. Once you have composed your message, you will be taken to the preview page. You will then have a chance to review your post, make changes and upload photos.
- After posting your message, you may need to refresh the forum page in order to see it.
- Before posting copyrighted material, please read about Copyright and Fair Use.
- We have a strict no-advertising policy!
- If you would like to practice posting or uploading photos, please visit our Test forum.
- If you need assistance, please Contact Us and we will be happy to help.
Learn more about in-text links on this page here


text:
About | Projects | Docs | Forums | Lists | Bugs | Get Gentoo! | Support | Planet | Wiki
On 01-08-2011 23:24:56 +0000, Jorge Manuel B. S. Vicetto wrote: > As I've expressed already a few times, I strongly disagree with the > Council being able to change the rules that govern it. In my view, this > topic belongs to a reform of GLEP39. > > Also, as documented on the last meeting's summary[1], the current > council voted on not being able to update GLEP39: > > Donnie asked for a clarification by the council members on whether they > think a global dev vote is required to update GLEP39 or not. The > council voted 5 yes and 1 no that the council can't change GLEP39 as it > requires a full developer vote. > > [1] - > http://www.gentoo.org/proj/en/council/meeting-logs/20110715-summary.txt Right, which means to me that if the council agrees on a certain change to GLEP39, it has to organise a full developer vote with all the supporting material for the change. > > Please discuss how to implement a change like this. Starting point > > would be to see what changes would be necessary to GLEP39. Also, > > whether the term would have to become 2 year, or the votings be twice > > a year. All contributions, objections or alternative ideas welcome. > > - From my experience in the council, I think 2 year terms are too long. > Having overlapping terms might work or not, I'd say it depends on who is > elected to the council - although they can help in the transition. > One thing I dislike in Roy's proposal is moving from 7 to 5 council > members. I think the current number is a good balance between a cohesive > body and a representative body and that a council with only 5 members is > getting too thin. I think 7 is ok as well. Probably a good document on how things work, and what is expected from council members would get new members started quickly without too much problems as well. -- Fabian Groffen Gentoo on a different level
Updated Jul 05, 2012
Summary: Archive of the gentoo-project mailing list.
Donate to support our development efforts.
Your browser does not support iframes.


text:
We took out a bathtub and want to build a doorless shower in it's place. We have a concrete slab. We are wondering if it is best to move the drain to the center rather than leaving it close to the wall where it was placed for the tub. What parts are necessary to make the change? My DH is thinking of using a skill saw with a concrete blade to cut the concrete. Is there a standard placement required by code for the drain?
He plans to make the concrete floor sloped and do a tile floor. Will this require a membrane or can we skip it? DH is out of work right now so we need to do the work as inexpensively as possible. Any help would be much appreciated. |
Follow-Up Postings:
Yes, you need a membrane...and a proper shower drain (with weep holes) to attach the membrane and then build a slope. And you also need a pre-slope underneath. It doesn't matter if it's centered or not, but it has to be done right or you'll have problems very soon. |
lots of details still left out, let us know more about your house and slab in particular. E.g. is it post tensioned? And how much you might be cutting into it, or are you planning on building up instead of cutting into it? Membraning can done many ways. One low-cost way is paint-on (trowel-on) liquid membranes; you can slap it onto any shape you build. There is no advantage to moving the drain, but keep in mind how the tile - grout lines will fall, or break. E.g. if you plan for flat planes that slope to the drain. HTH |
Check out the John Bridge tile forum. It is a great resource for constructing DIY showers. |
Thank you. I will check out the John Bridge tile forum. I don't believe the slab is post-tension. DH just got done moving the toilet 5" to make more room for the shower wall. He chiseled about a 12" hole in the concrete. With help from this forum it went very well. It sounds like a great idea to use the liquid membrane. What is it called and where can we purchase liquid membrane? If the liquid works well, I am wondering why anyone spends the time and money to use the Kerdi membrane? Another question: DH is not happy with having the whole bathroom torn up. He wants to install the tile floor first and then work on the shower so he will feel a sense of accomplishment that part of the bathroom is finished. For several reasons, I think that the floor should be installed last. Can anyone offer an opinion on whether it is important if the floor or shower is done first or is it just a matter of personal preference? I will post photos later today that show the shower area with lines on the floor where DH plans to cut for the drain. Thank you again for your valuable opinions. I am so thankful to have found this site. |
kendog2, all your questions are good, and I would trust you to get the right answers, not overthink anything, and be good project manager. I'd buy anything you built, and I'd hire you to oversee a project I couldn't oversee. You are asking good questions with the right attitude. Let me know what key words you use to search for liquid-applied rubbery waterproofing membranes like REDGARD or many others. Some membranes have other purposes, like e.g. to waterproof basement walls, so just keep that in mind when you search. There's a company called "Noble" that has a few products, one of them is like Redgard. I forget its name. Many others are out there; distribution is not coast to coast. I especially like your ability to think for yourself when you said that installing Kerdi seems like more work than the easy task they make it out to be. At one world-famous web site, anyone who is a key player gets free product from the site sponsor (through a third party), and then gets recruited into dissing competitors' products. The sponsor company isn't doing the dirty work, it's done by volunteers. I'm sure you would spot that trend fast. One product that makes perfectly flat tile-ready membraned walls is Wedi. Search and call them. You will still need to membrane the floor. BTW, use a high quality drywall inthe bathroom, not greenboard. Hope your husband gets his sights set on other goals. A floor could be one of the first things done but often isn't. No matter how much padding you put down afterwards to protect them. Also, tiles set with no grout in them can and do crack. However, I did one shower floor-first. It was not a problem. HTH |
Thank you David. DH does not always appreciate the "project manager" in me. He does a great job but could probably do without me second-guessing him. We will be using cement board in the shower, not green board. I don't think I explained very clearly what I meant by "the floor". I was talking about the bathroom floor, not the shower floor. DH wants to install the bathroom floor before he does anything with the shower floor or walls. What would be the correct order to do this job? Is this right? 1. Move the drain. It seems the easiest thing to do would be to place a 3-function valve near the shower head and run just one pipe to the hand-held. To avoid getting blasted by the cold water, we could set the valve to the hand held? Would this work very well or is it better to put the valve(s) near the entrance? 3. Run a 4x4 post to the ceiling where the wall will end. Then what? Build the shower floor with slopes for the drain or finish and tile the walls? 5. Add vapor barrier? Refinish the vanity and bathroom cabinets. BTW We do plan to replace the peach toilet with a white one asap. Need to make sure we have enough $ to finish the shower first. |
I started this post here because my first question was regarding the drain. Should I copy and paste my questions about the shower to the bathroom forum instead? |
- Posted by manhattan42 (My Page) on Sun, Mar 8, 09 at 20:39
You will have a problem converting this tub to a shower. Plumbing codes normally allow a 1 1/2" drain for a tub, but require a 2" minimum drain for a shower. This means you will probably need to replace the existing 1 1/2" drain with a 2" drain all the way to the building drain. Depending on the developed length of the drain, this can get quite complicated and expensive with slab construction, especially if you have a post-tension slab. |
wow, lots of questions. In the first post and in the last one the same question is first. You do not need to move the drain. If you devise a floor plan for your shower that slopes to the drain where it is, you will be fine. Consequences are that the wall-floor junction may have a slope in it, depending ... Post a floor plan showing where the drain is now in your proposed shower space. |
- Posted by lazypup (firstname.lastname@example.com) on Mon, Mar 9, 09 at 7:19
As was mentioned before, the first step in your project would be to convert the existing 1-1/2" drain to the code required 2" drain for a shower. When considering the placement of the drain you must consider the total overall dimension of the shower enclosure. Code requires that the shower stall must have a minimum slope of 1/4" per foot and a maximum slope of 1/2" per foot. Im addition, the finished elevation of the door threshold or curb MUST BE a minimum of 2" higher than the elevation of the finished drain opening. At 1/4" per foot, in order to achieve a curbless shower you must have a minimum horizontal distance of 8' from the shower door to the drain opening. Opting for a 1/2" per foot slope it could be done in 4', however it is generally considered that 1/2" per foot is a bit steep for safety. |
leaving the drain where it is already, you may solve a lot of potential problems, and save yourself from extra work. Keeping the drain where it is today, you have the option to build a sloped floor that is for the most part a flat plane starting at the entry and going to the far end where a bench hides the drain. -- OTOH, moving the drain to the center gives you a standard inverted cone floor. Your drain will still drain water with a 1.5" diameter pipe, if you leave it where it is today. Installing new pipe, increasing the diameter to 2", is the code. Code would also let you keep it at 1.5" if the shower area were a tub, i.e. with a ledge at the entrance to hold water in if the drain were stoppered or blocked. I know you may think this sounds a bit silly, that code does not permit showers to have 1.5" drains. BIG question to you, kendog2: How many feet is the distance from the drain today, to the stack? By moving it a couple feet, will that length be smaller or greater? This is important: if you exceed a certain length, the 1.5" pipe will not drain as well and you will not be satisfied. It could block up every time you use a shower and then dribble -drain itself very slowly. Seeing that you have not yet mentioned distance to stack, and based on your other questions since the beginning, I conclude you may be in for trouble no matter how good your analytical skills are. Don't move a drain if it means lengthening it beyond its carrying capacity. Don't let someone begin cutting concrete, until you know the consequences of the next few steps planned. Yes, there are showers that drain well through a 1.5" diameter drain, and mine is one of them. I paid a Master Plumber to install it, and I wanted a 2" pipe, and he used 1.5" pipe (long story). A flat plane shower floor (sloped to one end) can be both easier to install than a four-plane inverted cone floor AND it can be seen as a high-end design feature. Many people would love to have a shower floor that did not have a visible drain in the center. Before moving a drain you have to know whether that means lengthening or shortening the pipe that does to the stack. HTH |
Thank you. If I understand correctly, you are saying that if we leave the drain where it is now, we can keep the 1 1/2" drain without violating code? DH already cut off the little elbow at the end but I am sure he can attach another one. She shower will not be curbless. The curb will be at least 4" tall across a 22 to 24" opening. The rest will be completely enclosed on three sides with a 5' tile wall on the front side. We will add a 12" tall piece of glass to the 5' wall if the height is not sufficient to keep the water in. I don't think we would put a bench over the drain because it will be right under the shower head where one stands to take a shower. It looks like the stack is less than 24" from the drain. However, we are convinced from what you said to keep the drain where it is as it would be farther from the stack if we moved the drain to the center. I agree - why create problems and more work for ourselves while adding the risk that it won't work after the work is done. What is a good placement for the drain? How about 6" from the back wall so we can slope the floor away from the back and side walls? Should the top of the drain be installed flush with the concrete? DH is also getting ready to cut the pipes to move the valves to the outside wall near the entrance. Does code require that he solder the copper pipe? Can he substitute with Copper Bond (Super Glue) instead of soldering? Thanks so much. |
- Posted by live_wire_oak (My Page) on Mon, Mar 9, 09 at 21:39
NO using the 1 1/" drain is NOT to code. Using super glue is NOT to code. Keeping the drain in the same location for a shower as it is for a tub is a BAD idea. Putting water supply pipes on an exterior wall is a BAD idea. NOt getting it inspected is a BAD idea. Not pulling permits is a BAD idea. Doing a project that can potentially really negatively affect your home's value if not done correctly or done shoddily is a BAD idea. There is nothing wrong with DIYing a project if the DIYers skills are up to par and it's done correctly with the correct permits and inspections. This is VERY far from the case here. Shortcuts and safety skirtarounds abound in the ideas put forth. Codes and inspectons aren't there to make life difficult for people. On the contrary! They are there to make life safer for you and for the subsequent occupants of the home and represent the minimum level of safety that should be designed into a home. The whole thing should be done correctly and to code or put back a tub/shower (correcty and to code) and be done with it. |
It's a fascinating thread, with multiple dilemmas. Here I am, an internet stranger, wondering whether to continue discussing the finer points Often one is one's own worst enemy. Hope they help: 2. Whenever anyone tells me they bought a house that was remodeled by a previous owner, |
Thanks to everyone for their input. We sought advice here because we wanted to find out the best way to do this project. There is no way we want to do a shoddy job. If we didn't care about doing it right, we wouldn't have bothered to ask for help. We aren't afraid of doing extra work. We just wanted to make sure we understood how to do it before we attempted it. We live in southern California. It does occasionally snow in our area but temperatures are seldom below freezing even at night. The shower head and water supply pipes are placed on an outside wall as the bathroom is bumped out from the rest of the house. This is the way the house was built so I believe it is to code for our area. We have broken the concrete and attached a 2" tee. All joints will be soldered. (The last thing we need is a leak in a pipe that is encased in concrete with a new shower built over it.) We plan to wrap the pipes in foam that is designed to prevent pipes from freezing. My husband considered routing the new water lines through the ceiling but decided not to because he thinks it will be difficult to get around the window from the ceiling. We will also be moving the drain to the center of the shower. Here is a photo of what we have done so far. Does it look all right? Thanks. |
did you deburr the copper pipe before connecting the sharkbite? |
Yes we did. Thanks. |
I guess now would be a good time to point out that your choice of product is not wise, in the strictest sense, so i maintain what i said earlier, in the previous post. |
We are progressing with our doorless shower. The wall is framed in. We have installed a Moen 3330 3-function transfer valve with a pipe extension for the hand-held slide bar. Please advise on whether this is the best placement for the valve and water supply. We're not sure if we should place the slide bar on stud #2 or #3 and where to put the water supply valve. We plan to use the hand-held shower to shower our daughter who is disabled. She will be seated when I shower her. We need to decide whether to install a corner bench in the back near the #3 studs or use a portable bench in the center of the shower closer to the # 1 stud. If we do the corner bench and place the slide bar on the #3 studs, I wonder if I will get soaked by the water coming toward me. The black line shows where the bench would be. If we go with the portable bench, we could place it in the center where the wall would stop the water from coming out. We could place the slide bar on the #2 stud so the water is flowing away from the doorway. In that case, should we move the valve a few inches to the left so the slide bar isn't as close to the valve? Would it look strange to have the power supply on one side of the valve and the slide bar on the other side? Since we can't afford to purchase the hand-held and slide bar yet, I can't experiment to see how it would look and if the hose would hang properly. Any advice would be appreciated. The bottom photo shows the type of hand-held shower head that I am considering. (I like the way it extends out unlike others that seem to stand up |
Can anyone offer any suggestions for the placement of the valve and water supply? Thanks. |
Please Note: Only registered members are able to post messages to this forum. If you are a member, please log in. If you aren't yet a member, join now!
Return to the Plumbing Forum
Information about Posting
- You must be logged in to post a message. Once you are logged in, a posting window will appear at the bottom of the messages. If you are not a member, please register for an account.
- Please review our Rules of Play before posting.
- Posting is a two-step process. Once you have composed your message, you will be taken to the preview page. You will then have a chance to review your post, make changes and upload photos.
- After posting your message, you may need to refresh the forum page in order to see it.
- Before posting copyrighted material, please read about Copyright and Fair Use.
- We have a strict no-advertising policy!
- If you would like to practice posting or uploading photos, please visit our Test forum.
- If you need assistance, please Contact Us and we will be happy to help.
Learn more about in-text links on this page here


text:
Poverty Reduction Blog Tag: Milestone
Signing on to a more transparent, efficient government in Honduras
Posted on September 11, 2013 by Sheila Herrling, Vice President of Policy and Evaluation
I travelled to Tegucigalpa two weeks ago for an important milestone in MCC's relationship with Honduras: the signing of a $15.6 million Threshold Program Agreement. I joined President Porfirio Lobo and Vice President María Antonieta Guillén at the signing ceremony, and both showed excitement and commitment toward the program's potential to help improve governance and reduce opportunities for corruption.
This new Threshold Program follows MCC's successful five-year compact, which increased the agricultural productivity of farmers and improved key road infrastructure. The success of the compact was due in large part to the partnership between MCC and the Government of Honduras' compact implementation unit that set a new benchmark for efficient, effective and transparent project management in Honduras. Now, through the Threshold Program, MCC and the Government of Honduras will take on a new challenge: improving financial management, procurement and cost-effective service delivery throughout the government.
This program in Honduras is the first "next generation" Threshold Program. When MCC redesigned its Threshold Program, we made a clear decision to focus on high-impact policy and institutional reforms. These can be among the most difficult to implement. Unlike building roads or water pumps, policy reforms require governments to look inward and admit weaknesses.
This can be unpopular and even risky for politicians—but having the Honduran government and citizens in full support of the Threshold Program provides a necessary first step for a successful program and helped demonstrate their broader commitment to improving governance and growing the country's economy.
If this level of commitment can be sustained, when the program ends, we will see:
- The Government of Honduras paying all obligations promptly, increasing bidder interest and competition.
- Government ministries delivering quality services through the most efficient use of staff and resources.
- More public-private partnerships efficiently delivering public services, and Hondurans viewing these partnerships as transparent and efficient.
- A civil society with access to information and constructively using that information to deepen a culture of transparency and government effectiveness.
Now the hard work begins. I look forward to being a part of this exciting and ambitious program. While MCC will provide financial support and technical assistance, the key to success will be the bold leadership of current and future governments to make the tough choices and the necessary policy improvements. And throughout this process, we will need civil society and the private sector to monitor and demand results.
The power of partnership in Indonesia
Posted on October 2, 2012 by Patrick Fine, Vice President, Department of Compact Operations
Two weeks ago, MCC was delighted to host a delegation from the Government of Indonesia (GOI) for the signing of a Project Implementation Agreement (PIA), the document that sets out the operational details for implementing MCC's compact with Indonesia. The compact focuses on investments in renewable energy and sustainable natural resource use, maternal and child nutrition, and public procurement modernization.
The Indonesian delegation was led by Pak Lukita Tuwo, who is the Vice Minister of the Planning Ministry and GOI's principal representative for the MCC compact. Pak Lukita was accompanied by members of his staff, including Ibu Emmy, the head of the Ministry's legal bureau, and Pak Kennedy, its director for bilateral foreign funding.
We were also pleased to be joined by Pak Dino Djalal, Indonesia's Ambassador to the United States, and Ambassador Djani, who is the head of North American and European Affairs at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Ambassador Djani was in Washington for the semi-annual meeting of the U.S.-Indonesia Comprehensive Partnership, where Secretary of State Clinton and Foreign Minister Natalegawa announced the signing of the PIA.
The signing, which took place in MCC's Washington office, was marked by a sense of celebration and anticipation: MCC and GOI expect the compact to enter into force within the next few months. The PIA sets out the terms for the new Millennium Challenge Account – Indonesia (MCA-I), the first institution of its kind in the country and one that we hope will provide a path-breaking model for other development projects in Indonesia.
We're also seeing other signs of progress as we move toward entry into force: the first meeting of the MCA-I Board of Trustees, the approval of the first disbursement request for funds, and the signing of five major contracts. I'm proud of what the MCC and GOI teams are doing to move this exciting program forward. Expectations are high, especially among the Indonesian people in the provinces, where many of the compact activities will be implemented.
While much hard work and many challenges lie ahead, we're already seeing the power of partnership and are confident that the compact will not only improve lives of Indonesians, but strengthen the ties between our two nations.
Exploring the Northern Zone of El Salvador
Posted on August 3, 2012 by Preston Winter, Deputy Resident Country Director
The event was hosted by Santa Rosa Guachipilín, a small town situated on the newly-constructed Northern Transnational Highway, one of the key projects under the MCC-funded compact with El Salvador. The highway connects remote towns to the rest of the country and provides new economic opportunities for the residents of the Northern Zone. As part of this investment, more than 220 kilometers of road, three large bridges, and 20 smaller bridges have been rehabilitated or constructed in northern El Salvador to help improve connectivity with the rest of the country. Given the mountainous terrain, the highway also happens to be a great place for a downhill skateboarding event, drawing competitors from around Latin America and even the United States.
It was a joy to see so many Salvadorans, both young and old, enjoying the event. More than 45 skateboarders flew down the course at up to 45 mph. The highway, smoothly paved and ideal for such an event, overlooks the green mountains of the Department of Santa Ana. In between heats, we also enjoyed a variety of pupusas, local versions of shaved ice and other food that local vendors offered.
The mayor was very pleased to have such a strong turnout. Before the construction, it would have been rare to have a gathering of Salvadorans from various parts of the country, including many who had never before seen the town. Now it is only a short drive from nearby towns and major highways, opening up opportunities for visitors to enjoy the natural beauty that this region has to offer and attend unique events like this one.
A BRIGHT future for the children of Burkina Faso
Posted on August 3, 2012 by Molly Glenn, Deputy Resident Country Director
This June, I traveled to Pissila, in the Sanmatega province of Burkina Faso. I was there to attend the closing ceremony for the Burkinabé Response to Improve Girls' Chances to Succeed (BRIGHT) II Project, funded through the MCC compact with Burkina Faso. Speaking with students, teachers and parents participating in the BRIGHT II Project, I truly experienced firsthand the benefits of MCC's investment.
The BRIGHT program is a collaborative effort of the United States and Burkina Faso to improve rates of children's primary school attendance, completion, and promotion to secondary schools. To date, the program, including work performed under the MCC compact, has educated over 27,000 students, including 16,000 girls, and has built 132 primary schools across 10 provinces. The numbers are impressive—but they don't tell the whole story.
In Pissila, the success and visibility of the BRIGHT program was evident from the high-level participation at the well-attended closing ceremony. The Prime Minister of Burkina Faso, Luc Adolphe Tiao; the Minister of Education and Literacy, Koumba Boly; and U.S. Ambassador Thomas Dougherty were all on hand to share in the celebration. Officials from MCC, USAID, and Plan International were also present. The stars of the show, however, were the 500 students from the BRIGHT school of Pissila, who were as proud as could be to show off their school and accomplishments.
We arrived early on Thursday morning to enthusiastic cheers and waves from students of all ages. Three large tents were set up at the center of the school, flanked by new classrooms, offices and teacher housing. Boys and girls, waving American and Burkinabé flags and proudly wearing their school shirts displaying the BRIGHT II emblem, greeted the prime minister and U.S. ambassador as they arrived. The atmosphere radiated with excitement and joy; students and teachers alike were proud that their school had been selected to host such an event.
The moving speeches and lively performances diverted our attention from the hot Burkina Faso sun and 100+ degree temperatures. Enthralling music and traditional dances had the whole crowd applauding, especially for the youngest dancer in a local troupe who was able to shake the prime minister's hand. Later, Celia Ella Kafando, a fifth-grader, courageously took to the podium to make a speech on behalf of the students of Pissila.
Though her head barely reached the top of the podium, Celia spoke with a clear and strong voice, thanking MCC and the American people for building her school. To the visible enjoyment of the prime minister, the education minister (one of Burkina Faso's two female ministers) and the region's governor (also a woman), Celia shared that many of her fellow students aspired to become governors and ministers thanks to their education. Everyone smiled when the prime minister and education minister were given the "key" to the school, a beautiful, symbolic oversized key made by Burkinabe bronze workers.
The prime minister's speech was unexpectedly touching and honest. Speaking directly to the students, he admitted that school was not always easy, recognizing that most of them had to move away from home, learn a new language (though French is the official language, over 60 languages are spoken in Burkina Faso) and—perhaps the most universal problem of all—wake up early to get to class. He encouraged the students not to give up and to follow their dreams. Ambassador Dougherty echoed these sentiments in his speech, stating, "We hope each and every BRIGHT school graduate will have success in realizing their potential in the years to come."
Though two more years remain until the compact's end, it was encouraging to see such a successful closeout of this project. The Government of Burkina Faso has pledged to maintain the schools and remain committed to supporting girls' education. In the words of Prime Minister Tiao, "The American people can trust us. We will take care to meet the challenges of underdevelopment."
For more information about the Burkina Faso Compact, visit www.mcc.gov/burkinafaso.
More than the money
Posted on June 14, 2012 by Sheila Herrling, Vice President for Policy and Evaluation
If imitation is the greatest form of flattery, MCC should be very flattered by changes happening in Morocco. CEO Daniel Yohannes and I just finished a visit to Morocco to see progress under MCC's $697.5 million compact in agriculture, artisanal fisheries and artisan development. Throughout our visit, one message rang loud and clear: MCC's approach is changing the way Morocco does business.
At MCC, we talk a lot about a continuum of results, whereby we track the impact of our investments from policy reform and changed business practices to inputs, outputs and, eventually, outcomes largely measured through income gains for program beneficiaries. While we saw representations of the larger outputs achieved to date, we heard something equally interesting but harder to measure--that the Government of Morocco is applying the MCC model--transparency, accountability, results-focus, and standard-setting--to its own operations. Some quick examples cited by government officials:
• The Minister of Agriculture and Maritime Fisheries described the Morocco Compact's Fruit Tree Productivity Project as the Government of Morocco's model for farmer aggregation, one of two key pillars in its own agricultural development strategy or "Green Morocco Plan." Like MCC, the Government of Morocco has committed to making agriculture an even greater growth engine in the country by focusing on the organization and professional development of farmers as a principal tool.
• The Minister of Finance and Economy applied MCC's model when recently presenting the Government of Morocco's first ever citizen-driven budget. In fact, he credited MCC on several occasions for inspiring participative public consultation in the design and implementation of newer Moroccan government programs.
• The Minister of Handicrafts is bringing MCC's high standards on social and environmental impact assessment to bear in broader Government of Morocco investments.
While we won't know the full impact of MCC's investments until some time after the end of the compact, in the meantime, it was gratifying to hear that MCC's model is fast becoming the model of choice across the Government of Morocco.
Will Mozambique be Africa's next big growth economy?
Posted on April 6, 2012 by Patrick Fine, Vice President for Compact Operations
Nampula Province in central Mozambique is 2,200 kilometers north of the capital Maputo, about the distance from the East Coast to the Mississippi River. The countryside is marked by granite domes that tower hundreds of feet off the lush plains and by isolated mountains that rise up in surreal silhouettes worthy of artist Shane Devries. The land is not heavily populated, and villages are simple collections of traditional thatched-roof rondavels plastered with mud from ubiquitous conical ant hills. Rural electrification has not yet reached most of these villages, roads are simple dirt tracks, most people still fetch water from rivers, and boys stand by the roadside holding out bags of freshly shelled cashews for sale.
You can see signs of growing prosperity, including the results of MCC's $506 million partnership with Mozambique: Our investment has helped build hundreds of village water points; pave major routes to facilitate agriculture, mining and commerce; and upgrade and expand straining municipal water and sanitation systems.
A year ago, these projects were seriously behind schedule and over budget, causing MCC and the Government of Mozambique to create an action plan to overhaul the approach for completing the work within the five-year deadline. I was impressed by the way Mozambique's management authority, MCA-Mozambique, had consistently met its implementation milestones since the revised plan was adopted in March 2011.
Last week, with only 18 months remaining in the compact, I visited Nampula to get a firsthand view of what is being accomplished.
I was encouraged by the road and water system construction underway and came away with increased confidence that Mozambique will complete its work on time. In one rural community down a narrow 13 kilometer dirt track, I inaugurated a new borehole and water pump that serves 700 community members and will eliminate the need for women and children to spend up to two hours a day fetching water.
In the town of Nampula, I witnessed the distribution of property titles that give people secure property rights for the first time. The ceremony took place in an open neighborhood square where local officials called out names; the property owners came forward from the large crowd, signed a ledger and took their titles. At the end of the ceremony a number of people started to angrily call out, demanding their titles. The officials explained that the titles would be distributed each day that week. I found this spontaneous demonstration of the demand to have a title a reassuring indication of the value of MCC's investment.
While my focus was on the MCC-financed projects, what really caught my attention was the extraordinary economic opportunity in Mozambique. Already, Mozambique exports electricity from the largest hydroelectric dam in Africa, and it still has unexploited capacity. A Portuguese contractor working on the MCC road project drove up in a Ford Ranger and had American-manufactured scientific equipment in its materials lab. Recently an American company, Anadarko Petroleum Corporation, announced it had discovered one of the world's largest reserves of natural gas off the northern coast; the center of the country holds huge deposits of coal, and as more exploration takes place it is very likely that other minerals will be found in commercial quantities. Anadarko has plans to invest approximately $20 billion over the next five years! A Brazilian mining company is already shipping coal and has announced a $6 billion expansion.
I see all sorts of opportunities, from village hardware stores, hair salons and groceries to the suppliers and services that new investments in mining will require. Seen in this light, American investments in basic infrastructure are prescient. And a U.S. company is the supervising engineer on the drainage activity in Nampula city—where one of the main customers and beneficiaries of the new water system is Coca-Cola.
But far more important than market opportunities created by individual MCC-financed projects are the market opportunities that will open up for U.S. goods and services if Mozambique's economy takes off. Road-building and mining equipment, chemicals and a spectrum of products and services will be needed to build this economy. Now is the time for U.S. companies to invest in establishing a presence in the country so that they can be competitive.
The government is implementing business-friendly reforms—such as the MCC financed land reform program—and there is a still-untapped entrepreneurial spirit among the youth. Mozambique's economy has already been growing at nearly 8 percent per year over the past several years and is on the verge of an economic era that could transform its villages and create prosperity and opportunities not only for one of the world's poorest populations but for the companies and individuals intrepid enough to join an economy just taking off.
I left Mozambique with the impression that almost everything is in place for it to become the next big growth economy in Africa.
The path to promise
Posted on April 4, 2012 by Daniel W. Yohannes , Chief Executive Officer
As Senegal today celebrates the 52nd anniversary of its independence, I just returned from the inauguration of the country's new president, Macky Sall. Last Thursday, I was honored to receive a call from the White House asking me, on behalf of President Obama, to lead the official U.S. delegation attending his inauguration. Ambassador Johnnie Carson, the Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs, and General Carter Ham, Commander of U.S. Africa Command, joined me on the delegation, which was rounded out on the ground by our U.S. Ambassador to Senegal and Guinea-Bissau, Lewis Lukens.
The delegation represented agencies which carry out the three "D"s of U.S. foreign policy: diplomacy, defense and development. We share these interests with Senegal, our longstanding ally. Our delegation joined world leaders from across Africa, Europe and beyond to witness the historic inauguration of Senegal's fourth president. Pride, promise and peace—and a celebratory mood—pervaded the historic transfer of power from former President Wade to President Sall. It was an important moment to witness, and our delegation's presence affirmed the strong ties of cooperation and friendship between Senegal and the United States.
The inauguration ceremony uptown was well-attended; the chairs and aisles were full. Spectators filled the streets afterward as President Sall met former President Wade at the presidential palace, bringing downtown traffic to a halt. While the delegation presented congratulations on behalf of President Obama, the Senegalese were congratulating each other. One Senegalese would greet another with "felicitations," French for "congratulations," to which the other would respond "ño ko bokk," which means "it [this peaceful democratic transition] is ours collectively to share." Several Senegalese shared with me their disappointment that this election was viewed as unusually calm, because they think peaceful elections should be the norm, and until they are, much work needs to be done.
In fact, Senegal's festive occasion unfortunately did not garner as much press attention as the crisis unfolding in neighboring Mali. What a sharp contrast between the march toward democracy and the regression from it. On the one hand, thousands had gathered to celebrate Senegal's commitment to a strong and mature democracy and to a peaceful and orderly transfer of power, where the needs of the nation and its citizens trump the agenda of individual politicians. On the other hand, the seizure of power by elements of the military in Mali was an unconstitutional, anti-democratic action, which the U.S. Government and the international community have condemned and which prompted MCC to halt operations in the country.
Both in his public speeches and our bilateral meeting, President Sall reiterated Senegal's commitment to good governance, transparency, economic opportunity, and food security, which align with the country's MCC compact. These are the same priorities I heard from the Senegalese people as I met with small groups of private sector and civil society representatives.
Although a short trip, Assistant Secretary Carson and Ambassador Lukens joined me to meet briefly with the team implementing our compact. We commended the team's ongoing work and congratulated them for launching the first work tenders, signaling the end of the design phase and the beginning of the works phase. We reminded the team to stay on top of its game as so many people in the regions of Casamance and St. Louis are counting on the construction of the MCC-financed roads and irrigation infrastructure to unlock agricultural productivity and deliver greater access to markets and services.
Our partnerships thrive with countries committed to democratic governance and the rule of law, and what I saw unfold in Senegal is proof of this commitment. We are encouraged that the Sall administration has prioritized the full implementation of Senegal's MCC compact. The people of Senegal deserve and expect nothing less. Let's continue this work that transcends politics and personalities and belongs to the people of Senegal, eager to replace poverty with prosperity and continue forward on a path to greater economic progress.
Opening the gateway to opportunity
Posted on March 30, 2012 by Daniel Yohannes , Chief Executive Officer
Today's release of MCC's 2011 Annual Report, appropriately titled Gateway to Opportunity, captures the milestones of the past year and articulates clear priorities moving forward. In the report, you can read about the significant strides we have made in delivering results, forging partnerships with countries and civil society, and championing policy reforms to create opportunities for sustainable economic growth in some of the world's poorest countries. This foundation allows us now to expand our work not just to help poor countries rise out of poverty and break the cycle of aid dependency but also to create stable trading and investment partners for the United States, which means more jobs here at home.
By incentivizing the right policy conditions and generating an enabling environment for growth, MCC builds a Gateway to Opportunity for American businesses interested in exporting to or doing business in these next generation emerging markets as they climb out of poverty. Because of this, MCC's mission is key to Secretary of State Clinton's 21st century economic statecraft and President Obama's efforts to put in place an American economy that is "built to last." MCC is pushing the envelope on development effectiveness and sustainability through our commitment to transparency, accountability, results, policy reform, and country-driven solutions.
MCC's approach has not gone unnoticed. A November 2011 Fortune Magazine article concludes that MCC "certainly gives the taxpayer real bang for the buck." A recent MarketWatch commentary by Thomas Kostigen arguing for a robust MCC budget sums up the impact best: "MCC deserves its fair share so the U.S. can gain its fair share in the emerging markets. The global impact of these investments comes back to us all in the form of food, jobs, more open markets for trade, and doing good and right by others. It's a boomerang effect."
We agree, and we're committed to showcasing even more investment and procurement opportunities for U.S. businesses in the months ahead to ensure the full "boomerang effect" of positive impact for the world's poor as well as American businesses and workers.
Springs of Prosperity
Posted on March 22, 2012 by Steve Marma, Resident Country Director
Mozambique suffers from one of the world's lowest levels of per-capita water consumption. Mozambican girls and women spend much of their day fetching water instead of attending school or engaging in income-generating activities. But recently I was able to witness two important milestones in MCC's effort to provide access to some of the country's poorest people.
During a ceremony filled with optimism for the future of northern Mozambique, Prime Minister Aires Bonifacio Baptista Ali visited Nacala on Feb. 18 to lay the first brick for the area's new water supply system. Surrounded by dignitaries, MCA-Mozambique employees, and beneficiaries, Prime Minister Ali placed the concrete block into a hole in the red earth. Other dignitaries were on hand to witness this important event, including the governor of Nampula province, the vice minister of public works and habitation and local chiefs. There were speeches, handshakes, dancing, countless smiles, blessings by Christian and Muslim leaders, and a makeya (a traditional ceremony to mark important occasions).
More than 120,000 people in Nacala and the surrounding region will soon have access to improved sources of water because of the project, which includes a treatment plant, transmission mains, a reservoir, and distribution centers. It's part of the compact's $207 million Water Supply and Sanitation Project, which is expected to benefit more than 750,000 Mozambicans. Just days after that ceremony, we hit another landmark—albeit with far less fanfare. The first group of people displaced by the project's activities in the Quelimane area received compensation payments. Almost 140 of the 423 people affected by the project received payments; 26 of them opted to receive new houses, the contracts for which have already been signed. They will likely have greater access to social services as part of a planned community.
The Quelimane activity is designed to improve drainage and reduce flooding, which should lower the rate of diseases like cholera and malaria, as well as allow for the expansion of the road system into the area.
Prime Minister Ali's brick was the first of many to be laid, and hundreds of others affected by the Quelimane project will soon receive their checks—but this month's events were huge steps on the path of helping northern Mozambicans escape poverty.
Building Community through Development
Posted on March 1, 2012 by Cassandra Q. Butts, Senior Advisor
Grade school students and teachers of the Bacjao Elementary School in Balangiga, Samar welcome MCC and MCA-Philippines teams on February 28, 2012. The public school is a recipient of two classrooms from the KALAHI-CIDSS project implemented by the Department of Social Welfare and Development.
I was in the province of Leyte in the Philippines on Tuesday to witness the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding by the municipality of Alang-Alang to begin participating in an innovative approach to development called Kalahi-CIDSS, which is included in the country's MCC compact. Kalahi-CIDSS is a community-based approach to development that makes beneficiaries active participants in the selection, design and implementation of development projects that they believe are best for their communities.
While Kalahi-CIDSS isn't original to MCC—the program originally was funded in the Philippines by the World Bank—MCC's investment of $120 million will double the size and scale of the program and make it available to communities like Alang-Alang for the first time. MCC is also adding innovations in areas such as gender integration and environmental assessment, impact evaluation and engineering standards that will enhance the value of the program to beneficiaries as well as improve the sustainability of outcomes.
The hope is that Alang-Alang will find the same success with the program as the municipality of Balangiga experienced when it used Kalahi-CIDSS to build schools, a retaining wall to protect against typhoon flooding, a community road, and a bridge. Viscuso de Lira, the mayor of Balangiga, describes the Kalahi-CIDSS program as galvanizing community engagement in a way that had not been achieved before and building community support for sustaining projects that are the product of their own initiative and sweat equity.
MCC and the Millennium Challenge Account-Philippines are further using Kalahi-CIDSS to empower communities in a coordinated campaign against trafficking in persons, seeking to educate Kalahi-CIDSS communities as well as other communities impacted by our road project in the Samar region on preventing this global crime.
Kalahi-CIDSS is not only building and empowering communities but also promoting the principles of transparency and accountability in how development resources are used. This approach can be critical in improving local government at all levels of engagement.
Promoting Energy-Efficient Solutions to Address Wintertime Pollution in Mongolia
Posted on January 25, 2011 by Courtney Engelke , Director, and Burak Inanc, Deputy Resident Country Director Mongolia
Wintertime air pollution in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia is among the worst in the world. In Ulaanbaatar, the coldest capital city in the world, coal-fired heating and cooking stoves in traditional "ger" (or circular felt) dwellings emit a toxic brew of pollution. While Mongolia is becoming an increasingly attractive investment and tourist destination, businesspeople and tourists generally steer clear of the capital city during winter months, in part because of the pervasive air pollution. Unfortunately, the over 600,000 residents living in Ulaanbaatar's "ger districts" don't have that option.
MCA-Mongolia's Energy and Environment Project (EEP) aims to reduce air pollution by providing financial incentives to encourage residents to become more energy efficient and use lower-emission heating devices and stoves. In December, the EEP launched an Affordable Energy Efficiency Home Design Contest to spur innovation in modern housing.
The EEP also hosted an International Energy Efficiency Exhibition to introduce energy-efficient products to consumers. This exhibition, the second held since the project's inception, included nearly 50 domestic and international suppliers from the United States, Korea, and Turkey, among other nations. The event also served to increase the pipeline of innovative and appropriate products that are being considered for financial support by the EEP.
The EEP Project Director, the Ministry of Mineral Resources and Energy, and the City Government's Air Quality Office opened the exhibition with impassioned remarks about the importance of clean energy to the health and well-being of city residents. A group of popular Mongolian rock singers then performed an original "clean air" song, penned for the occasion, to fervent applause. Suppliers enthusiastically exhibited energy-efficient home products, energy-efficient building materials, ger home insulation, electric heaters, liquefied petroleum gas heaters, pellet heaters, and air filtration systems to consumers who were eager to listen and learn. Compelling photos documenting the impact of air pollution from a student competition were on display, and awards were announced for the photos and a related essay contest.
Perhaps most inspiring, however, was the strength of the public and private-sector collaboration to find affordable solutions to this serious public health problem. The wide variety of products and ideas on display was encouraging—the prospects for sustainable market-based solutions appear to be growing by the day.
The Energy and Environment Project has added some of the products showcased in the exhibition to its analytical pipeline, and some of the producers have now organized to advocate for energy efficiency. At the same time, MCC is working hard to support MCA-Mongolia in its efforts—and we can't seem to stop humming that Mongolian "clean air" song.
- December 2014
- November 2014
- October 2014
- September 2014
- July 2014
- June 2014
- May 2014
- April 2014
- March 2014
- February 2014
- January 2014
- December 2013
- November 2013
- October 2013
- September 2013
- August 2013
- July 2013
- June 2013
- May 2013
- April 2013
- March 2013
- February 2013
- January 2013
- December 2012
- November 2012
- October 2012
- September 2012
- August 2012
- July 2012
- June 2012
- May 2012
- April 2012
- March 2012
- February 2012
- December 2011
- November 2011
- October 2011
- September 2011
- August 2011
- July 2011
- June 2011
- May 2011
- April 2011
- March 2011
- February 2011
- January 2011
- December 2010
- November 2010
- October 2010
- September 2010
- August 2010
- July 2010
- June 2010
- May 2010
- April 2010
- March 2010
- February 2010
- January 2010
- December 2009
- November 2009
- October 2009
- September 2009
- August 2009
- July 2009
- June 2009
- May 2009
- April 2009
- March 2009
- February 2009
- January 2009
- December 2008
- November 2008
- October 2008
- September 2008
- July 2008
- June 2008
- April 2008
- March 2008
- February 2008
- January 2008


text:
Explore the full spectrum of Wood Group's products & services through this interactive presentation.Learn More
Learn more about the companies that Wood Group comprises.
It's our employees who enable us to provide exemplary service to our customers, fulfill our responsibility to the environment and lead the way in community development.
Wood Group's Values are at the heart of our business because they define who we are, how we work, what we believe in and what we stand for.
The programme recognises Wood Group's people around the world who bring our Values to life and actively demonstrate that our Values are at the heart of our business.
Current WinnersPrevious Winners
Chevron North Sea Limited has extended Wood Group PSN's operations & maintenance services contract for the Captain and Alba fields, including the Captain floating production storage offloading (FPSO), the Captain wellhead and production platform and the Alba North platform. This is the second award for Wood Group PSN from Chevron North Sea Limited in the past six months.
View all publications
View all news
View all events
Eastern Hemisphere: Carolyn Smith +44 (0) 1224 851099 firstname.lastname@example.com
Kelly Potts +44 (0) 1224 532569 firstname.lastname@example.com
Vicky Florence +44 (0) 1224 373026 email@example.com
Western Hemisphere: Bobbie Ireland + 1 281 828 3505 email@example.com
Danette Mozisek + 1 281 828 3508 email@example.com
Receive current news and financial information
Sign up
Registered in Scotland No: SC36219 - Registered Office: John Wood House, Greenwell Road, Aberdeen AB12 3AX Scotland, UK
© 2002-2015 John Wood Group PLC


text:
Sun, Mar 17, 13 at 10:25
The gear oil appeared to be foamy. I could not find a drain plug so I sucked the oil out and replaced it. The mower will not move forward or reverse. What did I do wrong? Model # 917 271131 |
Follow-Up Postings:
check yer owners manual. may be a procedure in there for getting entrapped air out of hydro tranny oil - usually consists of pulling the hydro disconnect lever/rod, then cycling the running tranny thru full full forward back thru neutral to full reverse a half-dozen times. but READ THE MANUAL FIRST before you hurt the machine, someone or you. |
- Posted by crabbymike none (My Page) on Sun, Mar 17, 13 at 11:40
Well my manual does not have that info and I cannot find it online. Can you tell me where to look? |
- Posted by bill_kapaun Z8 Orygun (My Page) on Sun, Mar 17, 13 at 11:57
Since a 917.271131 is a 6 speed manual, you either have a drive belt issue or something is broken internally. Did it move before? Is it in gear? Is the pulley ON the transaxle turning? (possible missing key?) |
This post was edited by bill_kapaun on Sun, Mar 17, 13 at 12:10
you got me, bill.... shoulda looked up the danged thing. |
- Posted by crabbymike none (My Page) on Sun, Mar 17, 13 at 15:02
Hey thanks guys. The key had fallen out when I put the gear back on. I checked that to but guess I missed it. Works greaat! |
I have a 2004 Craftsman LT2000. It has the hydro tranny. Who makes it? Thanks! |
tomp55 - a look with a trouble light up around the tranny case should find a plate/decal with the mfgr's name/model/sn on it... or go online to sears parts - sometimes the tranny mfgr's name is mentioned in the the p/l lit..... |
Please Note: Only registered members are able to post messages to this forum. If you are a member, please log in. If you aren't yet a member, join now!
Return to the Tractors Forum
Information about Posting
- You must be logged in to post a message. Once you are logged in, a posting window will appear at the bottom of the messages. If you are not a member, please register for an account.
- Please review our Rules of Play before posting.
- Posting is a two-step process. Once you have composed your message, you will be taken to the preview page. You will then have a chance to review your post, make changes and upload photos.
- After posting your message, you may need to refresh the forum page in order to see it.
- Before posting copyrighted material, please read about Copyright and Fair Use.
- We have a strict no-advertising policy!
- If you would like to practice posting or uploading photos, please visit our Test forum.
- If you need assistance, please Contact Us and we will be happy to help.
Learn more about in-text links on this page here


text:
17-year-old Va. girl reports being grabbed and raped walking home; police release sketch
Malcolm Paul Thomas arrested in Virginia for Saturday double-murder in Oxon Hill, Md.
Darrel Keith Parker arrested by Metro Transit Police for allegedly abducting infant daughter
D.C. woman sexually assaulted at gunpoint in her home
The incident took place over the weekend.
Man poses as cable worker to rob two NE homes, including Muriel Bowser's parents'
D.C. police are searching for a man who posed as a cable repairman in order to gain entry into two Northeast homes and steal property Thursday. Anyone who recognizes this man is asked to call MPD at 202-727-9099.
Shooting suspect cornered in cul-de-sac by police in Houston
Deputies have cornered a man suspected in a shooting at a suburban Houston home that resulted in multiple fatalities.
Sketch released of July 4 Falls Church stabbing suspect
Fairfax County police released a sketch Wednesday of the man wanted for stabbing a 65-year-old woman during a Fourth of July fireworks show.
Ben Chisolm, UMD lacrosse player, is suspect in case of aggravated sexual battery
Benjamin Chisolm is a University of Maryland lacrosse player who is now being called a suspect in a case of aggravated sexual battery – and it is stunning news for the College Park campus.
Ben Chisolm, UMD lacrosse player suspected in aggravated sexual battery case, released on bond
A University of Maryland lacrosse player who is a suspect in a case of aggravated sexual battery has been released on bond.
Carlton Coltrane death: Police charge Zerrick Brown with first-degree murder
Investigators say 42-year-old Zerrick Brown is charged with the first-degree murder of Coltrane.
Charles Severance had nasty child custody dispute with partner
Court records detail a nasty child custody dispute between Charles Severance and Tamela Nichols beginning in 2000 regarding their 11-month-old son.
Manassas woman sexually assaulted while sleeping
Prince William County Police say that on Sunday morning just after 4 a.m., a man slipped into an apartment through an unlocked door, got into bed with a 40-year-old woman, and sexually assaulted her.
D.C. police search for stabbing suspect
D.C. Police are looking for whomever stabbed a man early Monday morning.
Corey Dion Stoddard charged with 2nd degree murder in tow truck incident
A tow truck driver who allegedly hit and killed a man who tried to rob him Tuesday afternoon has been charged with second degree murder.
Timothy Williams sought in Metro kidnapping
Metro Transit Police have identified a suspect in a kidnapping from the Nayor Road station in Temple Hills. There is now an arrest warrant out for Timothy Williams.
Two Hyattsville sexual assaults take place within minutes of each other
P.G. County Police are in search of a man with a gun who robbed and sexually assaulted two different women only minutes apart in Hyattsville.
Dean Drive home invasion in Hyattsville
The home invasion robbery happened overnight Wednesday at a home on Dean Drive. Police say three men entered the home and assaulted a person inside.
Capitol Shooting: Miriam Carey had a 'darker side,' says former employer
Authorities and bomb detection teams in Stamford swarmed the apartment complex where they believe Carey lived. Armed with a search warrant, law enforcement agents are expected to conduct a meticulous search of her home, hoping to find something that will explain why this happened.
RecommendedRecent Facebook Activity
Only On 7
ABC7 News at 4 Now Weekdays!
ABC7 is giving you MORE news in your afternoons with an extra hour, an hour earlier! Join ABC7's Leon Harris and Alison Starling for what's trending in your community and world. Every weekday afternoon at 4pm right after "The Queen Latifah Show" at 3pm on ABC7.


text:
Sponsored by: Desert Diamond Casino
Jun 16, 2011 9:46 PM
SIERRA VISTA - It's another overflow crowd tonight as people are updated on the Monument fire. Residents were told that everything south of Ramsey will most likely be evacuated tomorrow. Officials have also sent word to the Governor's office that they would like a State of Emergency declared.
There was some good news, no homes have been lost of east of Highway 92.
» There are multiple updates to this story. Please click here to get the latest information.
11 hours ago


text:
For information on volunteer opportunities contact to Jennifer Baker 612-852-2201, email@example.com
For community education and training information contact Gretchen Domek at 612-852-2217 or email firstname.lastname@example.com
View our 2011 Annual Report
Counselor Testimonials
The Crisis Hot Line (612- 379-6363) is the 24-hour crisis phone line. This community service, which is free and confidential, takes calls from anyone in need of counseling and support.
The Statewide Crisis Hot Line (866-379-6363) primarily serves rural Minnesotans, farmers, ranchers and their families as part of the Sowing Seeds of Hope Coalition (SSoH). The Minnesota Farmers and Assistance Network also provides access to Crisis Connection counseling, and webinars on reducing stress are available on the Minnesota Extension website.Feel free to use the Dealing with Stress Webinar Poster to promote the webinars. The Men's Line (612-379-6367 or statewide 1-866-379-6367) is a 24-hour counseling line for men and others who want to talk with someone about issues of abuse and violence in their lives. National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (statewide 1-800-273-TALK) is a 24-hour crisis line for people in danger of harming themselves. Community Education Program (612-852-2217) offers training in crisis intervention counseling and suicide prevention. Workshops are tailored to the needs of individual organizations. Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) is a two day, certified training program, designed for members of all care giving groups to improve their abilities to intervene with a person at risk of suicide until either the immediate danger of suicide is reduced, or additional assistance of resources can be accessed.
safeTALK is a three hour training that prepares anyone over the age of 15 to identify persons with thoughts of suicide and connect them to suicide intervention resources. Safety Planning is a four hour training that helps prepare caregivers to work with a suicidal individual to develop pre-determined coping strategies, social support activities, and help-seeking behaviors to use when they have suicidal thoughts.
See our Events page for scheduled sessions of ASIST, safeTALK and Safety Planning or call for more information about planning a session for your group.
Teen Education Program (612-852-2217) provides adolescents with access to mental health information and crisis counseling. The program includes school presentation, locker magnets for students, and workshops on suicide awareness and prevention for teachers, counselors and parents.
This website is presented as an educational resource and at this time is not designed to provide online services to persons in crisis. If you are seeking help for yourself or someone you care about, you may call us at (612) 379-6363 or statewide 1-866-379-6363. We are available 24 hours a day to provide telephone counseling, information and referral, but we are not able to accept collect calls. In addition, the American Association of Suicidology maintains a listing of suicide hotlines (also listed in the front of most phone books under "Community Agencies" or in the Yellow Pages under "Mental Health" or "Counseling," which take crisis calls on a 24-hour basis). You may also seek help at a community mental health center or from a private practitioner. If the need is urgent, help is available at most hospital emergency rooms. If you are unsure how to proceed, we invite you to call Crisis Connection at (612) 379-6363 or statewide 1-866-379-6363.
In partnership with a number of other organizations, Crisis Connection directs rural individuals and families to these free web seminars on stress management and other issues related to rural mental health and wellness. Click here to view information regarding rural health web seminars.
Copyright © 2014, Crisis Connection ~ All Rights Reserved - Disclaimer and Privacy Notice 1550 East 78th St., Richfield, MN 55423 612-379-6363 ~ Toll Free MN 1-866-379-6363 website design and maintenance by Noteworthy Web Design


text:
USE "DISC5" to get 5% off on your Alaska Anchorage Seawolves Hockey Tickets
We are sorry, but we currently have no tickets available for this event.
If you would like us to inform you when the tickets are available for Alaska Anchorage Seawolves Hockey.
Just fill out the form below and we would be happy to notify you as soon as the tickets are available.
You can also browse through our complete list of Sports, Concerts, Theatre and Other events to look for another events. Or feel free to call us at 1-888-524-7215 or email us. We will be happy to assist you and help you find your event. Fan Comments
This area is intended for discussion only. If you have a question about your order, or require customer service you can get in touch via our Contact Us page. Comments enquiring about existing orders, including personal details, or with questions will be deleted
Fan Reviews
No Reviews for Alaska Anchorage Seawolves Hockey, be the first to write a review.
Performer InformationAbout Alaska Anchorage Seawolves Hockey TicketsAt StubOnline.com, we make sure that every transaction is 100% guaranteed to be safe and secure. We also guaranteed that tickets for Alaska Anchorage Seawolves Hockey will be authentic and legimate. We offer excellent customer service and prompt delivery with online tracking system for Alaska Anchorage Seawolves Hockey tickets. Tickets listed for Alaska Anchorage Seawolves Hockey are in US dollars, unless otherwise shown on the ticket notes. These tickets come from our large numbers of sellers. These sellers list and price the tickets, and prices often rise and fall with supply and demand. These tickets are often sold either above or below face value. StubOnline.com is not affiliated with any of the performers, teams, venues, box offices or Alaska Anchorage Seawolves Hockey. Any items that are trademarked are used only for description purposes and third parties retain ownership of them. |


text:
In this NCTV 17 story, Edward Hospital physical therapist Brad Yotty discusses the causes of and ways to prevent knee ligament injuries among high school girl athletes.
Naperville, Illinois (IL) - Edward Hospital and Health Services
Click here to view the story.
Follow Us
Donate Today
Receive our HealthAware eNewsletter, designed to start a conversation about you and your family's health.
Sign Up


text:
Ben Nelson Attributes His Zeal for Defending the Interests of Rich People to the Public at Large
"Ben Nelson Attributes His Zeal for Defending the Interests of Rich People to the Public at Large"
The absolute most annoying tick of the "centrist" block of Democratic Senators is their tendency to deny their own agency in the legislative process. A set of political institutions that is and always has been entirely wrongheaded has given Ben Nelson, Max Baucus, and others vast authority over the fate of the nation. And while wielding it, the wielders have a horrifying tendency to simply deny that wielding power and making choices is what they're doing. Here, for example, is Nelson slamming the idea of paying for health reform with higher taxes on the wealthy:
"Tax is a four-letter word" with voters, said Sen. Ben Nelson (D-Neb.). Even families not ranking in the top 1 percent of earners "hope they're going to be there someday," he said. "So they don't necessarily think it's fair."
Jon Chait reminds us that we can actually just look this up:
Taxing the rich is popular. Really popular. Maybe Ben Nelson thinks it's unfair. But if so, he should say so. He's a US Senator! Tons of people are eager to hear what he thinks about things and understand his point of view. Instead, he just tells us that other people don't like the idea.


text:
Sat, Oct 1, 05 at 9:25
I found this website which lists the best of children's gardening fiction. Thought maybe someone here would be interested.
It's the top 40 books from the last 100 years. |
Here is a link that might be useful: Children's Gardening Fiction
Follow-Up Postings:
- Posted by gottagarden z5 western NY (My Page) on Sat, Dec 10, 05 at 6:57
Thanks Socks. Just in time for Christmas, so I can sneakily encourage a love of gardening. |
- Posted by socks12345 (My Page) on Sat, Dec 10, 05 at 9:28
Oh great, Gottagarden. Glad someone found the list of interest. I haven't read most of them, but if you are interested in vegetable gardening, the book How Groundhog's Garden Grew is especially nice. |
- Posted by socks12345 (My Page) on Sat, Dec 10, 05 at 9:32
I just thought of one more thing. For anyone searching for the best prices for books online (gardening or otherwise), and if you don't mind used books, here is a site I have found most helpful: |
Here is a link that might be useful: CampusI
Please Note: Only registered members are able to post messages to this forum. If you are a member, please log in. If you aren't yet a member, join now!
Return to the Gardening with Kids Forum
Information about Posting
- You must be logged in to post a message. Once you are logged in, a posting window will appear at the bottom of the messages. If you are not a member, please register for an account.
- Please review our Rules of Play before posting.
- Posting is a two-step process. Once you have composed your message, you will be taken to the preview page. You will then have a chance to review your post, make changes and upload photos.
- After posting your message, you may need to refresh the forum page in order to see it.
- Before posting copyrighted material, please read about Copyright and Fair Use.
- We have a strict no-advertising policy!
- If you would like to practice posting or uploading photos, please visit our Test forum.
- If you need assistance, please Contact Us and we will be happy to help.
Learn more about in-text links on this page here


text:
Simply Upskirts
Welcome to the all new, all improved all 100% free
porn site
Simply Upskirts
! Not only do we have links for some of the best upskirt porn sites online but, we also have free videos, free pics and free reviews of the best upskirt sites around. Download any of our upskirt videos and enjoy them as long as you want because we have no password and no credit card needed to access our site!
Best Porn Videos
Interracial Fuck Sluts
Free Hardcore Porn
Hairy Pussy Porn
Top Upskirt Sites
Thinking about becoming a paying member on one of the upskirt sites online? Check out what we think are the top 4 upskirt sites around!
Far and away the best upskirt site with real amateur upskirt videos!
The only site to feature weekly updates of exclusive upskrit shots!
Upskirt Smut has been collecting upskirt vids and pics for years!
Get the best full length upskirt porn videos only on Upskirt Undies!
Upskirt Pics
Everyone knows the best upskirt pics are of when a girl has no clue a picture is being taken. Here are our pics for the best upskirt shots this week!
Upskirt Videos
All of the panty fuck videos you see below are 100 % free to download, watch and keep. We'll add new ones on a weekly basis too!
Lesbian Sex
Upskirt and Nipslip Pics
Upskirt Porn
Fetish Bank Upskirts
Pantyhose Cams
Copyright © 2009 Simply Upskirts