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Wedding: 7/13/2013
Hi Def Weddings Atlanta is the best vendor for wedding videography EVER! The are incredibly professional and are extremely responsive. They are able to capture your most romantic moments and allow you to watch them over and over again. Their work is high quality and their prices are extremely affordable. I could not have asked for a better vendor on my wedding day. They made the process stress-free and fun! I love watching my wedding Blue Ray! They do a perfect job and will not let you down.
Wedding: 6/16/2012
Our wedding videographer, Aaron, was awesome. He was so easy to work with and very responsive to any and all questions and requests I had. He was minimally invasive during the ceremony and reception, yet caught all of the special moments of the day. The end result was way more than I ever expected and I am very pleased with the overall experience. I definitely recommend to anyone who is on a tight budget.
Wedding: 5/6/2012
Originally, we didn't plan to have a video for our wedding, but then changed our minds. We called Hi Def Weddings, and met with Aaron. He went over all the details with us and explained the process.
Before the ceremony, Aaron showed up right on time and introduced himself. He knew where to be to capture all the right moments during the ceremony and reception. After a few weeks, Aaron sent the video to us and we were thrilled. He had done a great job of putting everything together. We're really glad we made the choice! Thanks Aaron!
Wedding: 5/12/2012
Aaron was very professional in all aspects and so easy to work with. He delivers everything as promised and makes the entire experience enjoyable. Once you decide to use Aaron, you do not have to worry about anything else. He will work with you to deliver the features that you want, will work within your budget and provides video in Hi-Def along with a Blu-Ray option. Aaron was a great choice!!!
Wedding: 3/24/2012
We were not going to originally hire a videographer for our wedding. However, a few of our VIP's couldn't make it to our wedding last minute. So we wanted them to be able to enjoy our big day through a DVD. We were able to hire Aaron last minute, though I know he books quickly. He was so professional throughout the entire process. I let him know what our budget was and he set us up with a package that was perfect for us. They day of the wedding, Aaron was on time, early actually! He captured all of our big moments! We received our DVD about 6 weeks after the wedding. The production was beautiful!! We had a minor mix up with the names printed on the cover of the DVD. I notified Aaron of the issue, and within days, 2 new DVD's with the correction were in our mailbox. I couldn't be more pleased with the outcome of our DVD. I would highly recommend HiDef Weddings to any bride looking for a budget-friendly, professional videography.
Wedding: 10/4/2009
So Aaron wasn't actually the videographer I hired for my wedding. I mistakenly hired some service from Craigslist and they were awful. The guy showed up in a polo shirt and jeans with holes in them. But I was most disappointed when I received my final product. Not only was it poorly edited, but he wanted $35 dollars for additional copies. I found Hi Def weddings when helping a friend look for a videographer and shot him an email to see if he could "fix" my video. I sent him the raw footage and what I got back was wonderful. I don't know how he did it but he made it look like a real movie! And he even gave me a special rate because of my situation. I would recommend Aaron to anyone. He saved my wedding video!
Wedding: 4/2/2011
Aaron did our wedding video and I can not say enough what a fantastic job he did!! Our video captured each moment of our wedding... the film was very clear and it was a perfect length. He was very easy to work with and got our video done very timely.. I highly recommend using Aaron for a videographer for any upcoming events you have!! five starts 100%
Wedding: 10/9/2010
Aaron provided a great product at a great price. He is very responsive to questions both before and after the wedding. He provided our video DVD four weeks after the wedding which was excellent compared to what some of my married friends have experienced. My husband and I really enjoyed watching our wedding video on our one month anniversary and look forward to watching it many more times :-)
Wedding: 5/25/2010
Great video! The quality was great, and thanks to all at Hi Def Weddings for being so easy to work with. The music with the video made it complete. We were on a budget when planning the wedding, and Hi Def worked with us and our budget. Job well done. Thanks again.
Penny (mother of the bride)
Wedding: 10/2/2010
We looked everywhere for a videographer that was going to do a great job without breaking the bank. I found hi-def weddings online and took a look at some of their video samples on their website. The videos looked great and the price was perfect! Aaron was so friendly and was a pleasure to work with. He took care of anything we asked of him! We got our video very quickly after the wedding and were very pleased!
Wedding: 9/18/2010
My husband and I were more than happy with the service, professionalism and quality or work we received from Aaron at our wedding. He was always there to answer any questions before and after our wedding. He captured so much of our wedding we would have never been able to see... We love our video!! We were on a time crunch to get the video before another reception for out of state family, Aaron did our video quickly and it was ready for our trip!!! Amazing!! You won't be let down by him!! Thanks for everything Aaron!!!
Wedding: 2/27/2010
I was more than pleased with Aaron as a vendor, and absolutely ELATED with the results! Our wedding video was perfectly crafted and captured every moment I wanted commemorated. Aaron was extremely flexible and made my day so special and carefree as I knew I was in professional and extremely capable hands. Thanks again!!
Wedding: 5/14/2011
Wow! We were contemplating not even having a Videographer at our wedding and we decided to go ahead and hire someone. I saw hi def weddings and called and his prices were very reasonable. He met with me and showed me examples. He was so great the day of and he seemed to be everywhere. When we got our video it was beautiful and we were so thankful we hired Aaron. Our family loves it and we do too. Thank you Aaron! Our only regret was not hiring him to stay through the reception :)
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It was so peaceful here, my partner and myself were the only people there. I didn't want to leave. This is a beach where you can't see the end it just goes on and on and on. This truly is a place where you can collect your thoughts and try to forget your worries.
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I thought I would chime in with my experience. First off, I put 3" wheels for takeoff on grass. Ironically, on my first two days I flew, there was no wind. It was hit and miss on the first day, with it tilting left after pulling elevator. I spun the rotor up as fast as I could before takeoff.
I finally somehow got the main rotor spinning fast enuff and ROG (Rose off grass) after driving around like an RC car for a while. Flew great. I have attempted this 6 or 7 times and haven't found the right AOA to get that damn thing spinning reliably. I've flown a lot of trainer/warbird conventional gear planes off this field with the drag also, but powered through the drag with many watts. On this 1" grass, no other choice, I still have a LOT of problems lifting off without looking like a Benny Hill outtake on a day with no wind. I was thinking about a motorized spinner thing that would spin the head up to 300 RPM or so. I'm not sure I'm that enamoured with the Auto experience to construct something like this spinner device though. Anyway, it's different. I'll mess around with it this winter. |
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When you do the toothpick on the inner hole, do you ream out the plastic so it will fit all the way thru to the barrel of the toothpick? My tooth picks are a bigger diamter than the screws. A picture of that installation would be great. Something I've learned is the GWS HD two blade props 10 x 8 or the GWS 3 blade SF prop 9 x 7 both draw about the same as the stock 10x8 prop. Also, they break easily in a crash instead of bending the motor shaft. The Master airscrew 10x 7 works fine but is very stiff. I am having a blast flying this thing. Great thread especially if you are having any trouble.
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I am not sure that if in the midst of the holiday rush whether or not you've had the chance to check out the Target x Neiman Marcus collection. Designers like Tori Burch, Oscar de la Renta and Marc Jacobs created lower priced items to be sold exclusively at Target. When the collection debuted, I think the general consensus was that it was overpriced. Nothing flew off the Target shelves in my town. Now the entire collection is 50% off in stores and online. I just ordered the Carolina Herrera Travel Bag set, which had caught my eye in the store. Originally $39.99, I got it for $19.99 with free shipping. Here are some other great items from the collection, which may be worth it at 50% off.
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Best Neighborhood Bar/West Miami 2006 - Keg South of Kendall
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Readers' Choice: (Tie): Kendall Ale House and Doral Ale House
Truly a neighborhood bar, Keg South is family-friendly in the afternoons and early evenings, when the place fills with happy-hour revelers as well as parents with kids still uniformed from soccer or T-ball practice. Tucked away on a sidestreet just across 137th Avenue from the Kendall-Tamiami Airport, this Keg South location (there is another farther south) is the watering hole for residents from Kendall to Country Walk and the many unnamed portions of unincorporated South Miami-Dade that make up the surrounding area. Excellent bar food is available (the catfish po'boy is excellent, as is the simple queso blanco appetizer), and diversions abound: In addition to the TV sets tuned to local sports, the bar boasts a pool table and several arcade-style videogames.


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Things aren't going well for the Phoenix Suns.
Sunday's loss to the mediocre Orlando Magic at US Airways Center pushed their current losing streak to seven games -- their longest since February of 2004.
And now, this.
Shaun Powell, a writer for SportsonEarth.com who has more than 25 years experience covering the league, has put out the following tweet on Suns forward Michael Beasley.
Suns source: Michael Beasley is "toxic," team in tailspin, could lead to major shakeup.
— Shaun Powell (@Powell2daPeople) December 10, 2012
Beasley, who had the label of 'enigma' when he signed with the Suns, has done little to shake it in his first 22 games in Phoenix. The fifth-year pro from Kansas State has been relegated to the bench after starting the first 20 games of the season. Counted on to be a consistent scoring threat, Beasley is averaging only 11.4 points and 3.8 rebounds per contest while shooting only 38% from the field -- all career lows.
We're not sure what 'major shakeup' means, especially in light of the fact that the Suns underwent just that in the offseason, adding nine new faces to the roster.
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'Looping Dragon' Coming to Six Flags Great Adventure [VIDEO]
In 2015, Six Flags Great Adventure introduces its thirteenth roller coaster, Looping Dragon.
In 2015, Six Flags Great Adventure introduces its thirteenth roller coaster, Looping Dragon.
USA Today conducted a reader's choice poll for the best theme park in America. So, where did Great Adventure rank?
My hands are shaking, my heart is pounding. You would think I just stepped off one of the world's tallest free-fall rides. But I haven't--yet. I feel this way just from watching the newly released Zumanjaro video made from the rider's point of view. The ride, which sits inside the Kingda Ka roller coaster at Six Flags Great Adventure in Jackson, N.J. is now open. So if you were thinking of checking it out, consider this your official virtual-reality test drive.
I hate roller coasters. I used to be really scared of the rides because I'm scared of heights. Then my buddy peer pressured me into riding the kingda ka at Great Adventure, which led to the worst experience of my life. So, I can only imagine what Comedian Kevin Hart went through.
If you love roller coasters, you should ride the 'kingda ka' at Great Adventure.
I will no longer be riding that ride........
Imagine zooming from earth into the sky reaching speeds of 128 mph. You're 45 stories above ground enjoying one of the world's tallest and fastest roller coasters, when BAM! A bird flies into your face. That's exactly what happened to one rider recently at Six Flags Great Adventure in Jackson, New Jersey.
Last week, we asked you what makes your South Jersey town the best. We have listened to your calls, and read your comments. Below is a list of towns that you voted for and why.
Yahoo! released their 5 Scariest Roller Coasters in America, and should not come as any surprise to anyone in New Jersey who has ever been to Six Flags Great Adventure in Jackson that they own 2 on this list.


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Area of Operations: Corpus Christi, Texas, Port Everglades, Florida, Gulf of Mexico, United States, North America, North Atlantic
Dates: May 31, 1976 to June 05, 1976
Chief scientist: Dick Sylwester
Objectives: Equipment test cruise.
Type of Activity: Seismic profiling; gravity survey;gravity survey
Information to be derived: Morphology;
Summary: Airguns and gradiometer gave good results. 3.5 kHz system periodically lost the bottom. Teledyne sparker failed to arrive before departure; will be tested on a later leg.
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Label: DESERT ESSENCE MINERAL SUNSCREEN SPF 35- zinc oxide cream
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our Excellency, the Honorable Prime Minister of Antigua and Barbuda, and Chairman of G-77 and China, Mr. Winston Baldwin Spencer,
Your Excellency, Secretary General of the United Nations, Mr. Ban Ki Moon,
Your Excellency, President of the General Assembly, Mr. Srgjan Kerim
Representatives of various United Nations bodies and organizations,
Ladies and gentlemen,
My delegation would first of all like to pay tribute to the Government of Pakistan, and its representation in New York, headed by Ambassador Munir Akram, for their skillful manner in which they guided the affairs of this Organization throughout 2007.
We would like to warmly welcome Antigua and Barbuda as they assume today the responsibility to continue advancing the development agenda of developing countries at the helm of the G-77 and China for 2008.
We are confident that Antigua & Barbuda will live up to the expectation to leading the group in unity and solidarity in addressing issues of critical concern to developing countries.
The challenges for developing countries to achieve sustainable economic and social development remain daunting. If we are to share in the benefits of global wealth and progress we have no choice than to continue our cooperation as a strong unified force towards advancing the interests of developing countries.
As the grouping with the largest membership in the United Nations we will have to make certain that our voice is always being heard and that the issues that are dear to our heart are adequately addressed in international forums.
In closing Mr. Chairman I would like to note that my delegation very much looks forward to working with you and the other members of the G-77&China and let me assure you of our continued support as we collectively endeavor to work towards universal growth and truly making the right to development a reality for all and especially for developing countries.
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Student With Down Syndrome Is Very, Very Excited About Getting Into College
Noah may just have the best reaction you'll ever see by anyone who's gotten into the college of his or her dreams.
Noah may just have the best reaction you'll ever see by anyone who's gotten into the college of his or her dreams.
So many times when we read the paper or look for news on the web, all we see is stuff that's depressing or going to kill you. So I thought today we'd share a happy, inspiring story. It's the story of one kid, Spencer Wilson.
Students beware: you better pay for a parking pass, because one of your own friends could be writing you a ticket. Public Safety at the University of Central Missouri (UCM) hires other students to write tickets on campus parking lots.
Warrensburg Police Department are investigating an assault on a University of Central Missouri (UCM) student. The student was physically assaulted at a party by an unidentified, white male on Friday, Nov. 1., just off campus.
Alexi Catellier is only thirteen, but the Canadian youngster was one of the oldest kids on his school bus when it broke down during a Manitoban snowstorm. The storm had also knocked all the region's power out, making it impossible to call for help.


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In many jurisdictions, such as U.S. states, Canada,[1] much of Europe[2] and Australia,[3] mandated reporters are people who have regular contact with vulnerable people such as children, disabled persons and senior citizens and are therefore legally required to report (or cause a report to be made) when abuse is observed or suspected. Specific details vary between jurisdictions- the abuse that must be reported may include financial, physical, sexual, neglect or other types of abuse. Mandated reporters may include paid or unpaid people who have assumed full or intermittent responsibility for the care of a child, dependent adult, or elder.
In 1962, two doctors (Henry Kempe and Brandt Steele) published "The Battered Child Syndrome" [4][5] which helped doctors identify child abuse, its effects, and the need to report serious physical abuse (i.e. fractures) to legal authorities. In 1974, the US Congress passed the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act (CAPTA), with funds to states for development of Child Protective Services (CPS) and hotlines to prevent serious injuries to children. These laws and the accompanying media campaigns, research, conferences, trainings, books/journal articles brought about a gradual change in societal expectations on reporting in the US and, at different rates in other western nations.[6][7]
Although originally the focus was on serious physical abuse in the US, it slowly evolved to include sexual and emotional abuse and neglect, including bruising, developmental delay, psychological harm and exposure to domestic abuse in many countries, primarily in Northern America, Europe and Australia/ New Zealand.[8] In the US there was a 2348% increase in hotline calls from 150,000 in 1963 to 3.3 million in 2009.[9] In 2011, there were 3.4 million calls.[10] From 1992 to 2009 in the US, substantiated cases of sexual abuse declined 62%, physical abuse decreased 56% and neglect 10%. Although the referrals increase each year, about 1% of the child population is affected by any form of substantiated maltreatment.[11] Referrals increase each year, but the actual substantiated cases remain low and are approximately the same or decline each year.[10]
Overall, the total number of substantiations in Australia has nearly doubled since 2001 (1.77 times higher) but have shown a slight downward trend since 2005-06. Specific comparisons cannot be made before this time, as different jurisdictions have made substantial changes throughout this period in reporting requirements and definitions of terms.[12]
In the US, there are approximately 3.6 million calls each year: 9,000/day, 63,000/week,[10] affecting on average 1 out of 10 U.S. families with children under the age of 18 each year (there are 32.2 million such families).[13] From 1998 to 2011 there were a total of 43 million hotline calls.[10] Of those substantiated, over half are minor situations and many are situations where the worker thinks something may happen in the future. The largest category was neglect,[10] many the result of family poverty.[14]
In Australia there was an increase in notifications from 2000-01 to 2008-09, followed by a decrease to 2011-12, reflecting, in part, different mandated thresholds.[15] Canada [16] and England[17] provide data on substantiations but not reports.
Media and commentators often take the number of referrals to be synonymous with the number of cases of actual child maltreatment, which makes the problem appear larger than it actually is.[18]
The criteria for reporting vary significantly from one jurisdiction to another.[19] Typically, mandatory reporting applies to people who have reason to suspect the abuse or neglect of a child, but it can also apply to people who suspect abuse or neglect of a dependent adult or the elderly,[20] or to all members of society.
Abuse occurs where a victim has suffered physical injury inflicted other than by accidental means, has injuries, or is in a condition resulting from mistreatment, such as malnutrition, sexual molestation or exploitation, deprivation of necessities, emotional abuse or cruelty. Neglect may include abandonment, denial of proper care and attention physically, emotionally, or morally, or living under conditions, circumstances or associations injurious to well-being.
Typically, minimum requirements for what must be reported include:
Innocence should be presumed unless and until evidence establishing guilt is obtained and it must be remembered that only suspicions are being reported.[21]
The Council of Europe has urged all countries to have mandatory reporting of child abuse but several European countries do not. Under UK law only local authority social workers, health and social service board social workers (Northern Ireland) and police have a duty to report suspicions that a child is in need of care and protection. Local child protection guidelines and professional codes of conduct may expect other professionals, such as teachers and medical staff, to report, but they do not have to do so as a matter of law.[22]
Canada imposes a mandatory requirement on all citizens, except in the Yukon Territory where it is restricted to those who come in contact with children in their professional roles.[1]
The United States has a variety of legislations - in 18 states, all citizens have mandatory reporting requirements when they suspect a child is at risk of abuse.[23] Other states have mandatory reporting requirements only on those in professions where they come in contact with children.[1][better source needed]
In Australia, the Northern Territory requires all citizens to report suspected child abuse,[24] and the other states and territories have mandatory reporting for designated work roles [25] [26] [27] [28] [29] [30] [31]
Other nations, including Brazil, Denmark, Finland, France, Hungary, Israel, Malaysia, Mexico, Norway, South Africa, and Sweden, have created quite general legislative reporting duties[1]
Mandated reporters are usually required to give their name when they make a report, but may request anonymity to protect their privacy. A mandated reporter who knowingly makes a false report will ordinarily have their identity disclosed to the appropriate law enforcement agency, and their identity may be disclosed to the alleged perpetrator of the reported abuse or neglect.
A mandated reporter may be subject to penalties, though immunity from civil or criminal liability is granted to reporters who report in good faith. Immunity is also granted to reporters who, in good faith, have not reported. However, failure to report suspected abuse or neglect could result in fines or other sanctions, such as participation in a training program. Failure to act may result in even stiffer penalties, such as civil litigation or criminal prosecution with the prospect of potential imprisonment.
Conflicts between a mandated reporter's duties and some privileged communication statutes are common but, in general, attorney-client privileges and clergy-penitent privileges are usually exempt from mandatory reporting. In some states in the US, PhD. psychologist are also exempt from mandatory reporting.
"Clergy-penitent privilege" is privileged communication that protects communication between a member of the clergy and a communicant, who shares information in confidence. When applied, neither the minister nor the "penitent" can be forced to testify in court, by deposition, or other legal proceedings, about the contents of the communication.[32] Most US states provide the privilege, typically in rules of evidence or civil procedure, and the confidentiality privilege has also been extended to non-catholic clergy and non-Sacramental counseling.[33]
Mandated reporters typically are not obligated to inform parents, siblings or offspring that a report has been made. In many circumstances, however, it may be necessary and/or beneficial to do so.
When a report is made at a caregiving facility, the person in charge of a hospital, school or other institution is generally required to notify family members, or other caregiver(s) responsible for the (possible) victim, that a report has been made. Healthcare professionals or members of the clergy, however, often must talk with family members or guardians to offer support and guidance, or to assess the cause of an injury. In cases of serious physical abuse or sexual abuse, it may be unwise to advise caregivers before a case is reported, as it may put a victim at greater risk and/or interfere with a criminal investigation.
Each year in the US approximately 2 million allegations are investigated, affecting 1 out of 16 families in the US with children under 18.[34] In Australia, investigations increased from a low in 2000-01 (66,265) to a high in 2008-09 (162,259) declining to 99,649 in 2010-11 (then increased to 106,754 in 2011-12).[15] In Canada, investigations increased from 135,261 in 1998 to 235,842 in 2008.[16] Information on investigations does not appear to be available in other countries.
In the US, law enforcement or public health agencies are responsible for immediately evaluating all reports of abuse. Referrals in most states are screened to determine which are investigated - many clearly do not constitute abuse or neglect, or provide insufficient information to conduct an investigation. Rates of screening vary considerably between states - some investigate all reports, others screen out between 5% to 78% in this manner.[35]
When reports contain sufficient information to warrant an investigation, authorities must make efforts within a reasonable time frame to begin (and conclude) an effective investigation, particularly when there is an imminent risk of physical harm or another emergency. Agencies should coordinate activities to minimize impacts upon the (possible) victim. In the US in 1985 the Children Advocacy Center model was founded, including "Multi-Discipline Teams" (law enforcement, child protection, prosecution, mental health) to interview, treat, manage and prosecute child abuse cases.[36]
Consent to interview(s) of the (possible) victim often must be obtained from guardians, unless there is reason to believe such person is the alleged perpetrator. In cases where serious abuse or neglect is substantiated, local law enforcement, prosecutors or other public offices must be notified, and a copy of the investigation report must be sent.
US school districts adopted policies, following the 9th Circuit's ruling in Greene v. Camreta, requiring police or state case workers to produce a warrant, court order, parental permission or exigent circumstances prior to interviewing a student on school grounds as part of a sexual abuse investigation.[37]
Each year in the US, approximately 64% of all investigations are unsubstantiated and approximately 22% are substantiated, with around 9% where "alternative responses" are offered in some states, which have a focus on working with the family to address issues rather than confirming maltreatment.[34]
In Canada in 2008,[16] 36% of all investigations were substantiated, with a further 8% of investigations where maltreatment remained suspected by the worker at the conclusion of the investigation and a further 5% with a risk of future maltreatment. 30% of investigations were unfounded and 17% resulted in no risk of future maltreatment was indicated.
In 2012, the UK reports 50,573 children were on child protection registers or subject to a child protection plan: England (42,850), Scotland (2,706), Wales (2,890), Northern Ireland (2,127).[38]
Total U.S. maltreatment substantiation annual rate is less than 1% of U.S. child population (9.3 per 1000 non-duplicates).[39]
Of those:
The % of US children affected annually by substantiated neglect, physical and sexual abuse:
Similar information may be available from other countries.
An attempt to appeal a decision is administrative, involving a review within the CPS agency, by CPS staff. CAPTA requires that states have procedures for expunging records. Procedures for doing so vary and may not be adhered. Ten states do not have provisions.
Arkansas, a CAPTA compliant state and a leader in addressing problems with the Child Maltreatment Registry has laws and procedures to remove one's name from the Central Abuse Registry after one year (see Arkansas Department of Human Services Policy and Procedure Manual) In several US states with records of court challenges, 75% of the substantiated cases were overturned.
In the US, CPS can take a child into protective custody with assistance from the police. Each day in the US approximately 700 children are removed from their parents to protect them from abuse or neglect.[41] In 2001, one US child every 5 minutes (approximately 100,000 children) was removed from their family who was later determined not to be maltreated.[41]
Due to the human impact of removal, the law in the US requires it to be used sparingly. The U.S. Supreme Court has held that the Fourteenth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution provides a fundamental right to family integrity, requiring the state to provide notice and a hearing before forcibly separating a parent and child - with the exception of occasions when a child's life or health is in danger. Most removals are done on an emergency basis, bypassing the courts but requiring a post removal hearing.[41]
A child may be wrongfully removed. Long, repeated interrogations and physical examinations can leave emotional scars. Even if not removed, there may be ongoing fear, distrust and insecurity. Long term foster care can leave lasting psychological scars and do irreparable damage to the parent/child bond. An accusation of wrongdoing may disrupt a family even if allegations are dismissed.[42] Often threats and an assumption of guilt over innocence lead to feelings of powerlessness, inadequacy, depression, denial of due process and liberties, reputations tarnished and privacy invaded. Consequences can be: long term court supervision, treatment programs, termination of parental rights and incarceration.[41]
There may be economic harm due to the need to obtain legal representation to defend one's self and comply with the requirements demanded of them. Often names are listed on CPS Central Registries/databases (different from Sex Abuse Registries) for decades, used for employment and licensing background checks. Frequently an accusation triggers placement of a person's name on the registry without being charged or convicted of a crime, resulting in a registry with "false-positives" entangled with wrongdoers. There is approximately a 5% recidivism rate.[43]
In some US states, mandatory reporting requirements apply to all people in the state who suspect child abuse or neglect.[23]
In other states, mandated reporting requirements generally apply to professions that have frequent contact with children. These generally include, but are not limited to the following:[23]
Training is typically offered wherever mandated reporting laws are enforced, entailing matters such as recognition of abuse and neglect, what must be reported, how to report it, anonymity, immunity and penalties.
Training programs often use educational materials that use pat phrases and ambiguous indicators: e.g. defining emotional abuse to include the failure to provide a child with "adequate love" or reporting children who are withdrawn or shy as well as children who are friendly to strangers, despite the fact that only a small minority of children who exhibit such behaviors have been abused.[21][44]
Training is available through a variety of sources. Many local child protective service organizations conduct classroom training. Training is also available through video and web-based courses. (For training providers see links below)
There has been some criticism about mandatory reporting. Some say that mandatory reporting may make the public more vigilant or overload the child welfare system which may increase tax dollars and needlessly separate children from their parents.[45] It is predicted that expanding the list of mandated reporters or creating tougher penalties for failure to report will increase the number of unfounded reports.[46]
Two former Directors of the US Child Protection Services, Douglas J. Besharov and Susan Orr, believe that:


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Under our federal system, the federal and state governments have reserved and concurrent powers. As the Founders anticipated, the power struggles that sometimes occur between the two types of governments serve as part of the system of checks and balances, designed to prevent an abuse of power and protect individual rights.
Supreme Court cases that have involved issues of federalism include McCulloch v. Maryland (1819), Gibbons v. Ogden (1824), South Dakota v. Dole (1987), United States v. Lopez (1995) and United States v. Morrison (2000). Many of these cases hinged on the interpretation of the Commerce Clause.
The Fourteenth Amendment changed federalism by incorporating, for the first time, a check on state power by the national government. Critics say it all but did away with state sovereignty, while supporters say that the amendment was vital to protecting individuals from abuses by state governments. The Seventeenth Amendment also changed federalism by providing for direct election of Senators.


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Alright, every now and then, on a Monday, I will do a Mystery Deck Building Challenge.
This will be part of my weekly challenges: I will give you a couple of decklists and a hint, then you, the competitors, have to guess the theme. If you don't guess the theme, I'll come up with a different, less exciting theme.
So the two decks for this weeks theme is:
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That Agency ThingThat Agency Thing (196?), the rare industrial musical, is now available on this page! A tribute to the glory of radio advertising, it stars veterans of Broadway shows, TV shows, and commercials--Paul Frees (the voice of Boris Badanov and other Jay Ward characters), June Foray (Rocky of Rocky and Bullwinkle), and Herschel Bernardi. This is a suite of tunes, a mini musical with full orchestra. Bob Thompson and Alan Alch, two L.A.-based friends and writing partners, came up with a coherent piece that references show tunes and The Three Penny Opera with wit and charm.For the first time this material, which most likely will never be released, can be more widely heard. This is only one of a handful of full industrial musicals posted on the Web.The hopeless, schlocky fare of most industrial musicals is absent here. "That Agency Thing is probably one of the highest-quality industrial musicals ever made," according to Jonathan Ward, author of Recruit, Train, and Motivate, a history of industrial musicals. |
Bob Thompson earned a Grammy nomination and went on to win several Cleos for some of his thousands of commercial tunes. He's best known for his solo orchestral album from 1960, The Sound of Speed. Alan Alch continued writing for decades and his titles can be seen on the BMI online database. The BancAmericard commercial heard in That Agency Thing was an actual ad penned by Bob and Alan. The pair also wrote a song for the infamous Jerry Lewis Just Sings. And now the story of Inlike Agency, where Mr. Inlike's charges must work the weekend to create a campaign for "a compelling new medium"--radio...1. Intro: Inlike
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Research indicates that approximately 1 in 5 full-time workers has some level of supervisory responsibility. About 9 percent are team leaders, 10 percent are first-line supervisors, 2 percent are second-line managers and fewer than 1 percent are third-line executives.
The share of workers that have supervisory duties is not appreciably different between private industry and State and local governments. Within more specific industry divisions, the industries with the highest percentage of supervisors are construction, public administration, and finance, insurance and real estate.
These data are a product of the National Compensation Survey. Team leaders or lead workers set the pace for other workers and show other workers how to perform assigned tasks. Firstline supervisors direct staff through face-to-face meetings. Second line managers direct staff through intermediate supervisors. Third line managers direct work through two or more supervisory levels with several subdivisions at each level. Find out more in James Smith, "Supervisory Duties and the National Compensation Survey" (PDF 92K), Compensation and Working Conditions, Spring 2000.
Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, The Economics Daily, About one in five workers have supervisory role on the Internet at http://www.bls.gov/opub/ted/2000/apr/wk4/art03.htm (visited March 06, 2015).
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Boys Noize at Ultra Music Festival 2011 Day Two, March 26
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This has been thanks to uptempo beats that still brought some melodic nuance and pop structure to everything.
Of course, a couple years back when it was the big electro-house thing to remix indie bands, that was a given.
So his late-afternoon/early-evening set at Ultra yesterday, for those expecting a little nuance or subtlety, was almost shocking. Ridha went fast, loud, and hard from the get-go, and continued as such unrelentingly. Unlike some of his electro-house peers, he hasn't chosen to go down the bass/dubstep path. Instead, his DJ sets have become even more hyperkinetic.
Maybe, like a truly good DJ, he was just playing to the crowd. The stage was packed with young kids in plastic bracelets who clearly wanted to jump... So it helped that he actually played a lightning-speed-BPM remix of House of Pain's "Jump Around."
For the sober, though, the effect was physically punishing. And with this on one side and Armin Van Buuren on another, Ultra was exhausting during those couple of sunset hours.
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1978→1986 Aston Martin V8 Volante
By 1978, few new open cars were being built anywhere in the world. But persistent demand was demonstrated by the escalation of the price of second-hand Aston Martin drop-head coupes and the American market was wide open, as by then the American industry had stopped manufacturing convertibles.
The V8 Volante announced on 21st June 1978, was therefore assured a warm welcome. Its specification follows the contemporary V8 saloon, but was ahead in having polished burr walnut trim and a re-designed bonnet. The hood was power operated as before and was fully lined for noise insulation.
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1988 Aston Martin V8 Volante - sold for $49,500
The V8 Volante offered here is one of the final iterations of the V8 series, available in the United States until 1989. In fact, this car is one of only about 65 Aston Martins off all types sold in the US for 1988. With three owners from new, it has accumulated just 11,000 documented miles and was recently treated to a major service. The car drives superbly, just as it should, and given its low mileage and professional maintenance, remains in ... more
Gallery: 2009 Automobiles of Amelia Island RM Auction
1968 Aston Martin V8 Volante - sold for €117,189
This fuel-injected V8 Volante in the desirable specification with a manual gearbox and left hand drive is attractively finished in British Racing Green with a contrasting magnolia interior and hood. The current owner bought the car for his exclusive collection in 2006 and it has only seen sparing use since. With some 46,000 km on the speedometer, which are believed to be correct, this surely is an interesting proposition for any car enthusiast... more
Gallery: Coy's 2010 Legende et Passion Auction
1981 Aston Martin V8 Volante Convertible SCFCV8 - sold for $60,840
This Volante was sold new in America to a Tennessee Aston enthusiast and remained with him for most of its life. It was originally supplied as it is now in Canterbury livery with Natural tan leather interior and is offered with a complete record of servicing and maintenance.
Today, it has covered a little over 44,000 miles and its condition aesthetically can best be described as reflecting its age and careful but not uninhibited use! There ... more
Gallery: 2010 Greenwich Collectors' Motorcars and Automobilia Auction by Bonhams
1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante - sold for €52,900
inished in Burgundy with cream leather interior, this right-hand drive V8 Volante currently displays a total of 39,000 miles on the odometer and is described by the vendor as in generally very good original condition. This relatively low mileage can in part be explained by the fact that the Aston spent some ten years resident in the Channel islands, there being export documentation on file recording that it had previously had been registered '... more
Gallery: 2011 Automobiles d'exception au Grand Palais by Bonhams
1986 Aston Martin V8 Volante - sold for $129,250
Regularly Maintained by Marque Experts. Recent Cosmetic Restoration. Ultimate Open-Top Aston Martin V8 Muscle Car. Well-Documented Example. Powerful Vantage-Specification V-8 Engine.
Gallery: The Amelia Island Auction 2012 by Gooding & Company
1989 ASTON MARTIN V8 VOLANTE - sold for €65,525
The car in the sale has had three owners, and was delivered new to the Emir of Dubai. It has covered just 32,000 km, and is fitted with an automatic gearbox and air conditioning. The original upholstery is in excellent condition. The paintwork is also in wonderful condition, showing no defects. The carburetted engine has the signature Aston Martin growl, and the car has both power and comfort at its disposal. A superb example, that has always ... more
Gallery: 2012 Sport & GTs au Mans Classic by Artcurial
1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante - sold for $103,400
An Outstanding Original V8 Volante. Equipped with Rare Five-Speed ZF Gearbox. Approximately 6,800 Miles from New. Elegant Color Combination. Recently Serviced by Aston Martin of New England. Perfect for Open Touring and AMOC Events. One of the Most Collectible Modern Aston Martins.
Gallery: 2012 Pebble Beach Auctions by Gooding & Company
1985 Aston Martin V8 Volante SCFCV81C6FTL15397 - sold for $137,500
European-Specified Example. "Prince-of-Wales" Body Modifications. Serviced by Marque Specialist Since 1996. Recent Cosmetic Restoration. Desirable Carbureted Induction. Luxurious Open-Top British Muscle Car.
Gallery: The Scottsdale Auctions by Gooding & Company
1989 Aston Martin V8 Volante SCFCV81C8KTL15721 - sold for €156,800
The last model year for Aston Martin's first and legendary V8. Just 5,900 miles from new. Fully serviced by an Aston Martin dealer for ready usage.
Gallery: 2014 Monaco by RM Auctions
978 Aston Martin V8 Volante V8C0L15015 - sold for $155,100
Rare original US delivery factory demonstrator. Desirable early chrome bumper model. Manual transmission example.Just one owner from new. Original paint and interior, just over 28,000 miles from new.
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Edmunds, Sarah and Roche, Denise M. and Stratton, Gareth and Wallymahmed, Akhtar K. and Glenn, Sheila M. (2007) Physical activity and psychological well-being in children with Type 1 diabetes. Psychology, Health and Medicine, 12 (3). pp. 353-363. ISSN 1354-8506
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Physical activity and psychological well-being contribute to positive lifestyle and well-being in youngsters who have Type 1 diabetes. The aims of this study were to objectively assess the physical activity levels of children with Type 1 diabetes, and investigate associations between physical activity levels, psychological well-being and HbA1c. Thirty-six children, mean age 12.8 years, participated in the investigation. Physical activity was assessed using heart rate monitoring over four days. Children further completed the Diabetes Quality of Life for Youths Questionnaire, the Physical Self-Perception Profile for Children and the Self-Efficacy for Diabetes Scale. Routine outpatient HbA1c measurements were recorded. There were no significant associations between psychological well-being and physical activity, or HbA1c and physical activity, thus suggesting physical activity does not directly relate to psychological well-being in children with Type 1 diabetes. It may be that the effect of physical activity differs from that in children without Type 1 diabetes because of the place of physical activity within diabetes management and the need to balance this with insulin dosage and dietary intake to maintain blood glucose levels.
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Well, everyone seems to be excited for the Range Rover Sport. So I'm curious as to how people would rate it against its competitors!2014 Range Rover Sport2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT82014 Porsche Cayenne Turbo S2014 BMW X5M / X6M2014 Mercedes GL63 AMG / G63 AMGIf anyone else has any more suggestions to throw in here, feel free to add them, albeit they're in the same class as these guys =====So I drive a Honda. What's it to you?
http://www.edmunds.com/chevrolet/tahoe/2013/road-test.html701 hp SLP sport edition Tahoe. Has a supercharged LS7!!!
GoldenBowtieGuy:http://www.edmunds.com/chevrolet/tahoe/2013/road-test.html701 hp SLP sport edition Tahoe. Has a supercharged LS7!!!Oh good god 105K?! I might need to sit on that for a while. ____________________________2014 Ram 1500 Express 2wd (Dyno Tuned - Full Exhaust)2006 Ram 3500 Cummins MegaCab 4X4 - Baja Truck2015 Hellcat Challenger 8SPD Mopar Accessories: Official Factory Parts.
You could replace the GL63/G63 with the ML63. It's more of a natural fit against the X5M/X6M, Cayenne Turbo/S & SRT.
Trailblazer SS. Geat-lookin' rig if yah ask me.
X5M for winning. Better than most sports cars. ___________________________Chortle ChamberEggs.
I like the new look of Grand Cherokee SRT8. The dashboard looks high end and sporty. But when it comes to off road ability, the Ranger Rover is more promising.
people would rate it against its competitors!
They all seem utterly pointless. I have a Cayenne S V8 (390hp) which I use for towing and moving my dogs, and general winter chores.If I want performance I would prefer not to be hauling 5000lbs. I would never buy one of these things as they do nothing very well, just accelerate like hyperpowerd bricks. _________________________2010 GT3RS, 2008 GT3RS 2008 Cayenne S , 2006 BMW M6 2005 ,Smart ForTwo ,2003 Mercedes SL500
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I really like the range rover sport, however I have heard many people experiencing maintenance issues and replacing brakes often!
Edmunds.com is very good website for New and Used Cars. Many people buy cars from it. I like the features of Chevrolet Tahoe SUV which is a family car. Nice Link Transportation companyWebsite : http://www.auto-car-transport.com/
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Rembrandt Gaming Technologies, LP v. Boyd Gaming Corporation et al
Plaintiff: | Rembrandt Gaming Technologies, LP |
Defendant: | WMS Gaming, Inc., Penn National Gaming, Inc., MGM Resorts International Operations, Inc., Boyd Gaming Corporation and Caesars Entertainment Operating Company, Inc. |
Case Number: | 2:2012cv00775 |
Filed: | May 9, 2012 |
Court: | Nevada District Court |
Office: | Las Vegas Office |
Presiding Judge: | Miranda M. Du |
Referring Judge: | George Foley |
Nature of Suit: | Patent |
Cause of Action: | 35:271 Patent Infringement |
Jury Demanded By: | Both |
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August 20, 2012 | 56 | STIPULATED PROTECTIVE ORDER. Signed by Magistrate Judge George Foley, Jr on 08/20/2012. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - AC) |
December 3, 2012 | 73 | ORDER Granting 60 Motion to Stay. The matter is STAYED pending the PTO's reexamination of the '477 patent. FURTHER ORDERED that Plaintiff Rembrandt shall file a status report every ninety (90) days to update the Court on the reexaminatio n proceedings and to provide notice to the Court when the reexamination proceedings conclude and the PTO issues its decision in the reexamination request. The parties are then to confer and submit a joint status report to the Court. ALL OTHER PENDING MOTIONS ARE DENIED with leave for the moving party to renew when the stay is lifted. Signed by Judge Miranda M. Du on 12/3/12. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - MMM) |
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Paleo Leek and Mushroom Frittata
Paleo Leek and Mushroom Frittata
2 T olive oil
2 leeks, cleaned and sliced ¼" thick
½ t salt
½ t pepper
8 oz white mushrooms, sliced
8 eggs
1. Heat oven to 400°. In an oven-safe pan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the leeks and the salt and pepper and cover. Cook, stirring occasionally for 5 minutes.
2. Increase heat to medium-high. Add the mushrooms and cook until golden, stirring occasionally, about 5 minutes.
3. In a large bowl, beat the eggs; pour into the pan; stir. Place the pan in the oven and bake for 16-18 minutes, or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.
Calories 217
Total Fat 17 g
Cholesterol 370 mg
Sodium 436 mg
Carbohydrate 4 g
Dietary Fiber 1 g
Protein 13 g
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In celebration of National Hispanic Heritage Month, the FBI Community Outreach Program has recognized recent outreach efforts by our Cincinnati office, including a visit by a Special Agent (shown above) and a Community Outreach Specialist with 40 students at the Su Casa Hispanic Center to promote healthy eating and good study habits. The students, many of whom use Spanish as their primary language, were participating in a 10-week summer program to increase academic achievement. "The Cincinnati FBI office is doing an amazing job outreaching to diverse populations, not only through its quarterly Multicultural Advisory Committee meetings, but also through the FBI Citizens' Academy," said Su Casa Executive Director Giovanna Alvarez, a recent graduate of the Citizens' Academy. "They are undertaking tremendous efforts to increase their participation in community events where they try to include all segments of the population and create reciprocal collaboration." Su Casa was founded in 1997 in response to an increase in the number of immigrants from Mexico and the rest of Latin America arriving in the Cincinnati area.
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All pretty muuch straight forward mate, easy enough too. Not sure on price but not the most expensive parts in the world, and all common things to go on any car really. Something to negotiate on price with if none have been done.
12 month ticket is a must... the only way you will be reassured.
rear arm bushes will be the most expensive the common issue is the bolts were never greased by ford so removal can be impossible meaning new arms with bushes the rear subframe needs dropped to do this and a 4 wheel alignment done so budget £250-£350 for that job when it says they are deteriorated in my experience they are almost shot a decent tight corner is enough to seperate the bush from the steel bolt a 12 month ticket means nothing as far as the rear bushes are concerned i had a 12 month ticket on my old mk1 and within 3 months had to have the rear bushes replaced
the rear bushes can be almost gone but if they dont move that much its an advisory however it takes a lot of force to move them so any mot inspector wont get any or little movement out of them but when thats translated into cornering force they can move quite a bit
With regards to the rear bushes, when the time comes (if its not already been rectified) these are going to be a nightmare.. the bolts seize into the sleeves of the bush meaning they are very difficult to remove and the subframe usually needs to be removed from the car.
an mot inspector will use a pry bar to see what play is in the bushes, you will be suprised how easy it is to make the bushes move around
the springs in this case should be replaced at the same time as doing the bushes as the springs on the focus are not the easiest to remove/refit either.
depending on the state of the exhaust, new brackets can be made/fitted instead of replacing sections.
so 2 of the 3 jobs are not easy or straight forward
Its not a big job really.
As for those saying 'must have 12 months ticket' - You are very trusting, i have bought cars that came with a fresh MOT but were clearly failures.


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Gritty mixes, 511 and SWCs oh my! Newbie confusion
This is my first attempt gardening since my mom gave me pansies and a watering can twenty years ago. Between hunting down seeds, pots and "soil," I am thoroughly confused already.
After reading this forum I know not to use dirt or most commercial potting mixes. I'm planning on growing a few annual herbs and flowers, a couple of vegetables, tomatoes and maybe strawberries on the roof of my building. There is no access to water so I will be lugging buckets up a flight of stairs.
Should I keep it simple the first time out and stick with a commercial mix in standard pots while I learn about my growing space? Should I get fancy and build some SWC? Preliminary local sourcing of either mixes' components hasn't gone well--I can find peat and perlite but there isn't a big supply of gravel or bark in urban garden centers.
Thanks in advance,
Hi, Jess. Here's the honest perspective - You can grow healthy plants in commercially prepared soils or in commercially prepared soils that are further amended with peat and perlite.
By choosing a soil that has a primary fraction of larger particulates, like pine bark, you eliminate the all or most of the excess water that so often causes issues when you use out of the bag soils. The additional advantages that are of considerable importance are, you can water the soils that drain more freely to the point of flushing the soil w/o risking subjecting the roots to anaerobic (saturated soil) conditions that causes the cyclic death & regeneration of fine roots, which is costly in terms of lost potential because plants have to expend energy to replace these roots that would otherwise have gone to producing flowers/fruit/increased biomass. It's been argued that roots die all the time so it's no big deal. This really isn't a logical way to look at the picture. Anything we can do to minimize the number of roots dying on a regular basis is an increase in potential for the plant in growth/harvest/floral display that will actually be realized. Even though in situ plants see a regular death and regeneration of roots usually involving conditions related to moisture - that doesn't change the fact that it's still expensive for the plant to replace those roots, and anything we can do to mitigate losses is a decided plus. A very good analogy is the athlete that competes in a sport where injuries are likely to limit his/her career. We can say with certainty that the injury goes part and parcel with the chosen career, yet if you consider the degree to which we go in trying to mitigate needless injury (NASCAR, football, fencing, e.g), it might be easier to see the point.
The other decided advantage in using a soil based on bark rather than peat/compost/coir is the forgiveness factor. Free-draining and well-aerated soils provide a much broader margin for grower error in the depts of watering/fertilizing. This can be a very significant advantage for new and experienced growers alike.
There is no denying that a commercially prepared soil is very convenient - up and running in a matter of minutes with little fuss or muss. Regardless of what direction you choose, there will be plenty of help here that will help you squeeze the most out of your efforts.
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Thank you for working on a Sunday! ;)
I had somehow missed previous discussions of Repti bark as a replacement for the pine bark fines, sifted. It seems like that could be a great solution, especially in Raybo's 3:2:1 SWC mix.
My herbs sprouted this weekend and I am really looking forward to the day when I can get them outside.
Lol - cute! (....on a Sunday)
Hey, Jess. The fine reptibark and the PBFs are probably best suited to 2 different soils. The fine reptibark would work well as a fraction of the gritty mix, and PBFs would serve best as the main fraction of a soil with peat and perlite as its other significant compliments. Just wanted to make sure you were clear on the difference?
Well, now I am thoroughly stumped.
It was my understanding, after reading your fantastic posts about water movement in soil, that the basic goal of the potting mix is to have similarly sized materials that drain well and don't compact. So is the size of the particles different in the 511 vs the gritty mix? I thought it was all supposed to be 1/16-1/8 inch in size.
I did find a local hydroponics supplier and will visit them tomorrow.
Thank you again for all of your help.
The 5:1:1 mix is a replacement for bagged soils that are too water-retentive to provide a healthy environment for roots. It is designed to provide much greater aeration and less water retention, and specifically, a PWT that is greatly reduced in ht. This is achieved not by adding pine bark and perlite to a peat-based soil, but by starting with a large fraction of larger particles (pine bark) and adding just enough peat and perlite to adjust the water retention to something more favorable (to roots) than the peat-based soils can offer. The particle size of the gritty mix needs to be more carefully controlled if it is to take the properties of drainage and aeration to ideal levels. The aim of the gritty mix is to provide superlative aeration and good water retention (you can always water more but you can't add aeration to a soil after it's made), but w/o supporting perched water. As noted, the fact that we're trying to eliminate perched water but still provide good water retention requires more attention to details than simpler soils like the 5:1:1 mix.
Hi, Jess!
If you're going to be using more than a few small pots, ZooMed ReptiBark might not be the most cost effective way to go for the fir bark portion of your medium mix... it's roughly $5 for 4 dry quarts, which isn't much when you need to fill a number of large containers. It's about $8 for a medium sized bag of ReptiBark, which is 10 dry quarts.
I use it for several reasons... it's convenient and available locally, no sifting or screening required, and I only need to make small batches of medium at a time. This spring, I'll need a lot more fir bark for the re-potting I intend to do, so I'll be heading north to Oak Hill Gardens, orchid growers, and buying their fine grade of fir bark in bulk. It's a 3 and a half hour drive, so I'll be stopping in next time we go north to visit the kids and grandkids.
For someone who needs a larger quantity of medium, I'd direct them to look at orchid growers/greenhouses, mulch companies, bonsai growers, etc... in fact, in many cases, Al or someone else here that lives in your general area might be able to direct you to the right place(s) to look.
It is my understanding that the 511 mix is generally used for short term plantings, like annuals or vegetables... and the gritty mix is used for longer term plantings, such as houseplants. The gritty mix contains a set of more durable ingredients, with the fir bark being the one item that will eventually break down. But a well made batch of gritty mix should be good for at least 2 years, and probably longer.
I plan to keep my bulbs in it for about 2-3 years. I figure that will be around the time I get to re-potting.
I will be using both mixes this year... I've heard such good things about the 511 mix that I'm really excited to give it a try! And I can already say that I adore the gritty mix! My bulbs and other plants couldn't be happier! :-)
Great thread and fantastic advice Jodi and Al!
Jes, to have a big bag the fine orchid bark shipped from you from "Tindra's Orchids" might not be too expensive. In fact, many times of the year they have free shipping if you order a certain amount from them. They are located here in Ma and you are only a state over.
Thank you both! There is so much to consider the first time out.
Apparently I found a great deal on the Repti Bark--$17 for 24 quarts and free shipping. That made it seem more reasonable than the mulches I was finding. I can get either fir or cypress for that price. The cypress bark looks smaller but more irregular. Thoughts about which one to go with? (Or a bark available through Amazon.) I'd like to make a batch this weekend so I have to pull the trigger tonight. :o
Here is a link that might be useful: Zoo Med cypress bark
Please skip the cypress mulch. It was studied by Cornell university and found to be mildly allelopathic to many plants (when used as a mulch). Used as a significant fraction of a container soil, the allelopathic properties would be magnified considerably.
Yes... do stick with fir bark/pine bark.
And be aware that reports are coming in that the contents of the larger ReptiBark bags contain a fir bark product of larger particulate. I have not seen this first hand, but I've only purchased the small and medium sized bags of ZooMed ReptiBark from PetsMart and Meijer's, so I have no way of knowing for certain.
I don't know if it's a quality control issue, or if certain batches are larger than others at factory packaging time, or what the deal is... but I want you to be aware of this before you order anything.
It might be to your advantage to look closer at fir bark for orchid mixes in fine grade. Or... you could always order the ReptiBark in the smaller bags, but get two instead of one... for trial, that is.
I don't mean to hijack this thread but it's about SWCs so I figure this is a decent place to ask:
Does the 5-1-1 have sufficient wicking capability to bottom water? I guess it must if people are using it in SWCs but I just want to make sure before I kill several flats of seedlings in the 5-1-1 with under watering.
Can I fill 1 flat with water and put in my 6-packs of seedlings in 5-1-1 and bottom water effectively or will there not be enough water uptake without more peat?
I used a modified 5-1-1, more like a 3-2-2, in my wicking containers. BUT, those needed to wick 10 inches; you may find that you can wick a couple of inches OK.
I'd try an experiment and put the mix in your containers, then wick. See if they stay damp. If it does, try some plants a couple weeks ahead of the others to make sure they do OK.
Others have wicked with versions of the mix; it's hard to find using the search, but the discussions are there.