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In the event of a large-scale infectious disease outbreak, as could be seen with a bioterrorist attack, hospitals and their emergency departments would be on the front line. Federal, state, and local officials are concerned, however, that hospitals may not have the capacity to accept and treat a sudden, large increase in the number of patients, as might be seen in a bioterrorist attack. In the Public Health Improvement Act that was passed in 2000, Congress directed GAO to examine preparedness for a bioterrorist attack. In this report GAO provides information on the extent of bioterrorism preparedness among hospitals in urban areas in the United States. To conduct this work, GAO surveyed over 2,000 urban hospitals and about 73 percent provided responses addressing emergency preparedness. The survey collected information on hospital preparedness for bioterrorism, such as data on planning activities, staff training, and capacity for response.
While most urban hospitals across the country reported participating in basic planning and coordination activities for bioterrorism response, they did not have the medical equipment to handle the number of patients that would be likely to result from a bioterrorist incident. Four out of five hospitals reported having a written emergency response plan addressing bioterrorism, but many plans omitted some key contacts, such as other laboratories. Almost all hospitals reported participating in a local, state, or regional interagency disaster preparedness committee. In addition, most hospitals reported having provided at least some training to their personnel on identification and diagnosis of disease caused by biological agents considered likely to be used in a bioterrorist attack, such as anthrax or botulism. In contrast, fewer than half of hospitals have conducted drills or exercises simulating response to a bioterrorist incident. Hospitals also reported that they lacked the medical equipment necessary for a large influx of patients. For example, if a large number of patients with severe respiratory problems associated with anthrax or botulism were to arrive at a hospital, a comparable number of ventilators would be required to treat them. Yet half of hospitals reported having fewer than six ventilators per 100 staffed beds. In general, larger hospitals reported more planning and training activities than smaller hospitals. Representatives from the American Hospital Association provided oral comments on a draft of this report, which GAO incorporated as appropriate. They generally agreed with the findings.
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Bought a Ruger 10-22 ITAC, stainless with folding/adjustable ATI stock at gun show recently. Read a lot of good reviews on the 10-22 and expected it to function like my SW 15-22. Some issues though:
* if you like iron sights this isn't the gun for you--difficult to get anything to work without a lot of experimentation
* You have to push each round into the mag--not like pulling down on the sides like the MP15.
* round has to seat slightly upward or you get fail to feeds
* my biggest concern is FTEs--expended round gets stuck on the way out about every 5th to 10th round (tried different ammos)
* does not shoot everything well like the MP15
* aftermarket mags work even poorer
Is it worth going for the Volqaurtsen extractor?
I actually like the gun despite all this. Got some HC3R mags and also have gotten more used to the BX25s. Made my own front sight which is working well. (got some rail mount sights on order--need low front/high back) It's very accurate with a red dot or scope.
Any suggestions on performance improvements appreciated.thx
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I have two 10/22's that are very reliable w/their 10 round box magazines. I have a TI-25 mag for my TEC-22, it has adjustable metal feed lips so you can change the feed angle, which seems to actually work in that POS gun. I also have a Lage .22 conversion for my M11/9 that uses 40 round Black Dog mags. It's a single-stack mag, so you have to load each round individually to get them to cross-stack correctly or they will not feed properly. After every 5 rounds, I slap the back of the magazine & continue, after all rounds are loaded, I slap the bottom of the magazine, which really helps the rounds pop-up at the correct angle. I have to dissasemble them & wash in soapy water (they're plastic) to maintain reliability.
Make sure your chamber is clean. I was having a FTE problem also, I made a 90 degree angle brass brush that makes it easier to clean the chamber out good. Most .22's have a wax lube, which doesn't help. Don't over lube the area either.
I installed the VQ Exact Edge extractors in at least 2 of the above guns, I couldn't really tell any difference. It's fairly inexpensive & easy, so why not? The main thing to check is that there's not any burrs/edges on the extractor or slot.
If you can find them, get some CCI Mini-Mags & see how they run.
I'm going to be nice as possible on this as I can, I have a ruger 10/22 carbine and I wouldn't trade it for the world, I trust that gun with my life, when I first got it it kinda jammed a couple times and took some breaking in to get it perfect, the aftermarket mags Absoltutley suck ass, ruger makes 10, 25 and the double 25 rounds mags, those are the best you can get, they are made perfect to fit that gun, I use iron sights and I can engage anything from 50 ft, to 200 yards without touching the sight, that takes practice, and yes you might have to experiment with the gun to find the right combo but once you find the right one it's a dream, I got a volquartsen trigger and it's adream, that's the only thing I changed on it, it's a work horse that hasn't jammed or give me any problems for the past 10,000 rounds, it honestly takes just some getting used to, hoped it helped, have fun
I put the VQ extractor in and ran 125 rounds through today. Much better, but I'm still getting several fail to ejects where the spent casing gets stuck on the way out (less then half than with the stock extractor). Tried different ammos and didn't seem to make much diff. Would changing the guide rod spring help any? If so, should it be softer or stiffer? (Use common HV ammo).
Did find some good aluminum AR type sights on the rails that adjusted enough to be accurate.
I have 2 10/22's and once I got the sights adjusted it is extremely accurate. I have Ruger 10 and 25rd mags, two butler creek steel lipped mags, and they all work just fine and I haven't had any issues with any of them. At 50yrds I can hit a drink can with every shot which I consider not to hard to do, especially with my ruger 10/22.
plastic magazines need to be washed in hot water and dish washing liquid. I recently bought two 32 round promag magazines for $10. The seller said they were junk. I washed the magazines and they are totally acceptable. If you are shooting bulk ammo only a bolt action is going to run perfectly. My hearing isn't the best. Yet I can hear the powder load varies with bulk ammo. Not to mention all the bullets that are sitting crooked in the case. Considering bulk ammo is just as expensive as premium ammo I don't think I will buy any bulk ammo once my current supply runs out.
FlyBuddy, I have owned several Ruger 10/22 over the years and I can tell you from decades of experience that they should work pretty much flawlessly after 200-300 rounds to work the kinks out. If you have gone through multiple magazines, multiple types of ammunition and you've done a few hundred rounds, my advice before spending any more money on it would be to box it up and ship it back to Ruger with four or five EMPTY casings that you had to manually remove after a FTE. It could be any number of things, but my Rugers always fed from their rotary original factory magazine flawlessly, save one. It had been bored incorrectly and had a bad magazine! Ruger had it back in under two weeks and it worked without a hitch after that.
My advice is make sure the manufacturer says it's built correctly FIRST, then start adding parts to upgrade it. Until you know it's correct from the factory, there's no telling if anything added will fix it.
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Thx for the replies..I'm going to try one more set using CCI mini HVs only in the BX25 mags. If I still get FTEs, I'll save them and call Ruger.
Just a follow up..finally got back to range and ran off 4 magazines with 3 different type ammos (mostly CCI). Much better, only had a couple of FTEs. The VQ extractor may have helped but I think it's simply the recoil spring starts out a bit too strong, cycles too quickly and snags an occasional empty on the way out. As TK stated, once you run 200 to 300 rounds through it the function becomes nearly flawless, probably as the recoil spring tension reduces through use. thx for replies


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An abandoned roller rink behind the Potomac Community Center may become a sports arena for residents with disabilities, if a proposal by the Special Olympics Maryland has wheels.
Pamela Yerg, county director for Special Olympics Maryland, a Potomac resident and member of Friends of the Potomac Community Center, launched the idea when she sent a letter to County Executive Isiah Leggett suggesting the rink be used to fulfill the need for adaptive sports facilities in the community.
"The contained and flat, even and cushioned surface of a multi-sport surface on the rink would provide a perfect environment for adaptive sports training and adaptive play for people of all ages with disabilities," she wrote in an email. "My vision was to re-purpose something that has generated discord and has come to disrepair, and create, in its place, a facility and a message that we as a community could be very proud of."
Montgomery County Recreation officials held a public meeting Thursday night to explore the idea of repurposing the roller rink at Potomac Community Center as an accessible sports area.
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"The concept is to add a soft surface to the existing floor of the rink that would accommodate adaptive sports and assistive devices such as wheelchairs and walkers," Jeffrey Bourne, Department of Recreation division chief, said.
Bourne said the idea for the adaptive use of the rink came after the department asked for Requests for Proposal for fields on the site, with the idea of tearing up the rink and using the space for fields.
He stressed that the meeting was just the beginning of a process to see what the community wanted for the space. He said there is no budget or timeline at this point.
A group of about seven neighbors living close to the center said the rink had been an "attractive nuisance" since it was erected in 1997 citing noise, foul language during the adult games, bright lights and trash among the problems.
"You can't deny the history of the thing," James Krzyminski, a neighbor whose backyard joins the Community Center property, said. "The first time there was a roller hockey game for adults we were in our backyard and it was like a riot broke out with all the noise."
Public outcry led to changes in the number of hours the rink was used, the elimination of adult games and removal of the stadium style lighting, Krzyminski said.
He said he would like to see the rink taken down and the land reclaimed as playing fields.
The rink has not been used for at least five years, William Kaarick, recreation department facilities specialist, said. The sport of roller hockey did not really catch on he added.
Steven Landsman, vice chairman of the Friends of the Potomac Community Center, read a statement in support of the reconfiguring of the rink for adaptive use. He said the property already has additional handicapped parking spaces and the necessary grading in place to allow disabled participants to access the rink area.
"There is no other location in the county like the one here at the Potomac Community Center and to restrict the use of the rink and cause it to sit dormant is not giving the citizens of Montgomery county the opportunity to utilize the facility to its highest and best use," he said.
Bourne ended the meeting with the promise to share the information generated at the meeting with all the department heads involved in the decision.
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The arc A Formal Structure for a Palestinian State produced by the Rand Corporation. It is a giant leap in the right direction into finding a peaceful solution in the Palestinian-Israeli crisis. It is a ten year plan to develop the West Bank one day connecting it to Gaza. It addresses many of the problems the people of Palestine face in forming a viable state. Only with a prospers Palestinian society that resembles the society of the State of Israel will the people of both societies have any real security...


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The first Rasperry Pi's boards have been shipped to their new owners and in response to high demand for an OpenELEC/XBMC image we have merged our RPi development work into our public github repository. The OpenELEC RPi project code that you can download has already been run by the XBMC team on pre-production Raspberry Pi boards so we know it can be used to build a working system; although we also know there are some issues that need solving and the complete package needs optimising.
Once the OpenELEC developers get their hands on their own production boards we will release a pre-built and supported OpenELEC RPi image alongside our normal ION, Fusion, Ultra and AppleTV (etc.) builds.
OpenELEC fully supports Raspberry Pi's main goal of providing a low cost platform for kids to develop programming, software and hardware development skills on. Through learning how to package and compile OpenELEC to run on Raspberry Pi you can build a working knowledge of the following essential "developer" skills:
Cross Compiling and Build Systems
The heart of the OpenELEC project is our software build system. It supports a software building technique called cross-compiling; the process of creating executable code that runs on one hardware platform from something other than that platform. Cross compiling is a crucial function for the OpenELEC project for the following reasons:
How to get the OpenELEC sources?
To build OpenELEC you will need a Linux system like Fedora, Ubuntu, ARCH Linux or SuSE Linux to use as your build-system. To "check out" OpenELEC's sources you must have the git software package installed. OpenELEC is hosted on github so the command to run is:
git clone git://github.com/OpenELEC/OpenELEC.tv.git
After doing this you will have an "OpenELEC.tv" folder. Change to this folder with:
cd OpenELEC.tv
OpenELEC is project based and each pre-built OpenELEC image has its own project folder. If you navigate to "projects/RPi" you will find the "options" file which defines the core packages and drivers used in the RPi project and the Linux kernel configuration. Another folder to look at is the "packages/" folder-tree which contains the build-scripts, patches, configs and meta (info) file for each software package included within OpenELEC.
Building OpenELEC
To create an OpenELEC image for Raspberry Pi we need to tell the build-system the project and architecture to build for. The Raspberry Pi project uses the "arm" architecture so the "make" command to start the build process with is:
PROJECT=RPi ARCH=arm make
That's all that's needed! ..but make sure you type the command EXACTLY as shown here as the make command is case-sensitive.
The first thing the build-system does is check for the essential software packages it needs to function. If any are missing it "should" automatically download and install them for you. It may not work automatically on every Linux distro, but if it cannot install them automatically it will print a list of missing package-names on screen so you can install them manually.
The speed of the build process depends on the hardware you're running. On "current" hardware with multi-core CPUs and several GB of RAM it can be as quick as 2.5 hours. If you are using older hardware it could run to 10-12 hours. The first time you build will always be slower as the build-system needs to download and cache the sources for each package we use. Future builds will run faster as the sources have been cached and only a small number of new or changed packages will need to be fetched.
Have some fun learning how to create your own OpenELEC build and use the development forum if you have any questions. The next part of this tutorial series will follow in a couple of days and will explain how to install OpenELEC on an SD-card and boot your Raspberry Pi.
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Pottery Barn Graham Chandelier
Has anyone seen one in person? I've been looking for something with simple, graceful lines, don't want crystals, can't spend much money on it. I found this chandelier, which is very well priced compared to the rest of their collection, am wondering about the quality.
Hi sonicmom...
Click on my link below...scroll to the second pic. I have this particular PB chandelier and it's my favorite lighting piece that we chose for our new home. It is solid, crisp and simple. I'm not sure about the graham but it looks similar?
Here is a link that might be useful: Chandelier
You can check out the reviews here.
Here is a link that might be useful: Graham chandelier reviews
Cute blog, Megan!
For some reason, the Graham doesn't show up on the pb list of chandeliers, but when I googled it, it was available on the website. Very (cheap) reasonable!
I wouldn't use wicker shades, just silk or linen.
Here is a link that might be useful: pottery barn graham chandelier
I have this chandelier. I have to say I love it every time I lay my eyes on it. I really wanted a Hubbard-whatever the name is...but NOT in my budget. I cannot say a bad thing about it. And for this price, it can't be beat.
I normally have ivory shades on it (Target) and in the fall I switch to cranberry ones through the holidays.


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41 Apartments for Rent in 60060
Of the 41 apartments in the Mundelein area, we found exactly 3 apartments for rent in the 60060 zip code of Mundelein, Illinois and 38 apartments nearby. Narrow down your results to find 1, 2 or 3 bedroom apartments for rent in 60060 as well as cheap apartments, pet friendly apartments, apartments with utilities included and more. Use our customizable guide to refine your options for apartments in the 60060 zip code and find exactly what you want during your Mundelein, Illinois apartment search.
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Madison Park ButterfieldExact - 2200 S. Butterfield Road Mundelein, IL 6006042.2353809 -87.9769168
Madison Park Butterfield offers comfortable and affordable 1 and 2 bedroom apartments with recently renovated interiors in Mundelein, just 2 miles from the Westfield Mall and the local Metra station. We're also within 5 miles of Routes 60, 45, 21 and 176 and I-94 for easy access to Libertyville, Long Grove and downtown Chicago. Check out our new, modern clubhouse with cardio fitness center, theatre with stadium seating, business center and conference room.
- Completely Renovated Apartment Homes Featuring:
- Contemporary Kitchens and Brushed Nickel Fixtures
- Contemporary Cabinets, Custom Paint and Balconies
- Oversized Living and Bedroom Spaces!
- Luxury-Resort Style Community Features Including:
- Free Onsite Parking with Reserved Spaces Available
- Cardio Fitness Center and Nostalgic Theatre
- Sparkling Swimming Pool with Sundeck
- Newly Constructed Clubhouse with Business Center
- Great Location near Metra and Expressways
- Near Shopping, Theaters and Corporate Employers
Lakeside Village of Mundelein ApartmentsExact - 313 S Hickory Mundelein, IL 6006042.257857885397 -87.995697152916
The right place at the right price!
- New Marble Kitchen & Bathroom Floors
- Near Metra, Shopping & more
- Carpet or Hardwood Floors
- Under New Ownership & Management
- studio, one and two bedroom apartments
- Newly Remodeled Apartments
- Near Metra, Shopping & more
- Individually Controlled Heat; A/C
- Generous Closet Space
- Onsite Laundry
- Cable Ready
- On-site Management
Heritage Green ApartmentsExact - 56 S Shaddle Lane Mundelein, IL 6006042.261001 -87.989561
- Park-like setting
- Near Metra, Chain O'Lakes, Hawthorne Center
- No Security Deposit Required!
- On-Site Management
- Remodeled baths
- Close to Metra Train Station
- High Speed Internet Access
- Dishwasher & microwave included
- Large Closets, Balcony
- Upgraded marble bathrooms
- Pets Welcome
- Dishwashers
- 38 Apartments within 10 miles of 60060
The MeadowsNearby - 450 Sullivan Lake Boulevard Lakemoor, IL 6005142.332976305889 -88.182420864446
The Meadows Apartments in Lakemoor, IL offers luxury one and two bedroom apartments and townhomes for rent centrally located on the edges of Lake and McHenry Counties. The pet friendly apartments make it easy to enjoy all that the northern suburbs have to offer. The Meadows is minutes away from the Metra Rail and major US Highways making downtown Chicago a mere hour and fifteen minute train ride.
- Washer and Dryer in Every Apartment
- Private Patio/Balcony with Storage
- Generous Closet Space
- Vaulted Ceilings
- Fireplaces in Select Units
- Detached Garages
- Controlled Access Buildings
- Pool and Sundeck
- Basketball Courts
- Fitness Center
- Children's Playground
- Business Center
Arbor LakesNearby - 4248 N. Bloomington Avenue Arlington Heights, IL 6000442.1529652 -88.0069953
Fully renovated apartments in Arlington Heights. 1 and 2 bedrooms with great closets, and beautiful finishes including granite and all new cabinetry. Pet friendly, great amenities and excellent schools.
- Near Rte. 53 & RT. 12 & Public Transportation
- Dogs and Cats & Dogs Welcome with Breed Restrict.
- Flexible Lease Terms
- Granite countertops, stainless steel appliances
- Newly Renovated Apartments
- Private Storage Rooms
- Blue Ribbon-School District 211
- 30 "FREE" cable channels (13 HDTV Ready)
- Free Internet/w70 channel Cable Pkg. $45. 99
- Concierge Services
- Swimming Pool, Fitness Center and Tennis Courts
- Award Winning Landscaping
Woodlake ApartmentsNearby - 101 Woodlake Boulevard Gurnee, IL 6003142.358402 -87.930481
Woodlake Apartments offers spacious one and two bedroom apartment homes in Waukegan, IL. Located in the northern suburbs of Chicago. Features spacious floorplans, fireplaces, private entrances, garages and full size washer and dryers; we are very pet friendly.
- Full size washer and dryer in unit
- Close to I-94
- Fireplaces available
- Flexible lease terms
- Cats & dogs welcome
- Garages available
- Fitness center; Business center
- Private entrances available
- Dramatic vaulted ceilings
- Large floorplans
- Multi-phone line accessibility
- Spectacular clubhouse & pool
The Oaks of Vernon HillsNearby - 103 Oak Leaf Lane Vernon Hills, IL 6006142.195718 -88.0118
One and two bedroom apartments with 9' ceilings, stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, open kitchen with breakfast bar, large walk-in or wall to wall closets in master bedroom and large private balcony or patio.
Two and three bedroom rowhomes with private entrances, private 2 car garage, 9' ceilings, 2 coat closets, den, stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, breakfast bar or room, pantry, built-in desk in kitchen and walk in closet in master bedroom.
- Stainless Steel Appliances
- Granite Counter Tops
- 9 foot Ceilings
- Open Kitchen Design with Breakfast Bar
- Oversized Walk in Closet in Master Bedroom
- 42 Inch Cabinets
- 8 x 6 ' Balcony Doors Allowing Greater Natural Lig
- Balcony Access from Living Room and Bedroom
- Apartments & Purpose Built Row Homes
- Large Dens in Some Units
- Lincolnshire District 103 & Adlai Stevenson HS
- Prairie View Metra Train Stations
Clover Ridge EastNearby - 1445 East Evergreen Drive Palatine, IL 6007442.1310689 -88.01073
1 and 2 bedroom apartments in Palatine, IL. One of the only renovated apartment communities in upscale Palatine that offers in unit washer and dryers. Full clubhouse, fitness center, and heated pool. Offering 3-14 month leases!
- Brand New Renovated 1 & 2 Bdrm Apartments Avail
- Full Size Washer and Dryer in Every Apartment
- Free Assigned Parking
- Pet Friendly. Dogs and Cats Welcome
- Newly Renovated kitchens with granite countertops
- Outdoor Heated Pool with Sundeck
- Complimentary Copy, Fax and Email Service
- Relaxing Clubhouse with study area wifi available
- State of the Art Fitness Center with Indoor Sauna
- Additional Free Private Indoor Storage
- Large Floor to ceiling windows
- Foreclosure Friendly
The Green at Chevy ChaseNearby - 1701 Johnson Drive Buffalo Grove, IL 6008942.159076 -87.920107
The Green at Chevy Chase Apartments is conveniently located in prestigious Buffalo Grove, Illinois, adjacent to the Chevy Chase Country Club and Golf Course. Come home and enjoy a host of resort style of amenities. Service to our residents is our top priority. We have five versatile floor plans to choose from. Apartment homes for rent are leasing quickly! We invite you to visit us today to take advantage of all we have to offer!
- Premium golf course and pond views available
- 24-hour fitness center
- Resident cyber cafe with Wi-Fi in the clubhouse
- Scenic two-mile walking, jogging & bicycle path
- Two outdoor heated swimming pools with sundecks
- Four tennis courts and sand volleyball court
- Organized resident activity program
- Located in Stevenson High School District #102
- Washer and Dryers in select apartment homes
- Vaulted ceilings and cozy wood burning fireplaces
- Direct debit & online credit card rent pay options
Emerald Pointe ApartmentsNearby - 695 Westmoreland Drive Vernon Hills, IL 6006142.219376599613 -87.981934321739
Spacious one and two bedroom apartments in Vernon Hills Illinois. Apartments feature newer appliances and cabinetry. Free heat, cooking gas, water, sewer & trash in every apartment for rent. What a deal!
- Beautifully upgraded w/oak cabinets & more
- Oversized one and two bedroom floorplans
- Lots of closet space
- High-speed Internet access
- Minutes from I-294 & shopping
- 24-hour emergency service available
- Beautiful eat-in kitchens
- Individually controlled air conditioning & heat
- Enthusiastic customer focused office team
- Caring, responsive maintenance team
- Free heat, water, gas, trash & sewer
- Minutes from I-294 & shopping
The WheatlandsNearby - 1225 Deerfield Parkway Buffalo Grove, IL 6008942.168604388418 -87.929690204777
The Wheatlands in Buffalo Grove, Illinois offers apartment homes with in- suite full size washer and dryers, a swimming pool as well as fireplaces and garages with remotes.
- FULL-SIZE washer/dryer in each home
- Garages w/remote access
- within walking distance from the Metra train
- 24hr. fitness center w/cardio & strength machines
- Award winning school district
- Wood-burning fireplaces available
- Auto-debit rent program
- High-speed internet available
- Heated outdoor pool w/sundeck
- Jogging & bicycle trail
- Resident website for workorders & information
- Renters insurance is required
The PointeNearby - 1601 W Woods Dr Arlington Heights, IL 6000442.125677 -88.002325
The Pointe Apartments in Arlington Heights, Illinios. We are conveniently located within seconds from Route IL-53 and within 4 miles of the Arlington Heights Metra Station. Surf the web in our Cyber Lounge or with our free Wi-Fi service while relaxing by our sparkling outdoor heated swimming pool. Our State-Of-The-Art Fitness Center is available 24 hours a day. We offer 1 and 2 bedroom apartments with spacious walk-in closets, extra storage, and in-unit washer and dryer. Pet friendly.
- Newly Renovated Select Apartment Homes
- Washer/Dryer In Every Apartment Home
- Cyber Lounge with Free Wi-Fi
- Woodburning Fireplaces in select homes
- 24-Hour State-0f-the-Art Fitness Ceneter
- Seconds from IL-53 and 3 Miles from the Metra
- Sparkling Outdoor Swimming Pool with Free Wi-Fi
- Storage Closets on Private Patios/Balconies
- 24-Hour Emergency Maintenance
- Discounts at over 26 local Businesses
- Weekly Summer Poolside BBQ
- Detached Garages with Remote Control
The Lakes at Fountain SquareNearby - 500 Lakehurst Rd Waukegan, IL 6008542.340977 -87.903235
500 Lakehurst Rd.
- Spacious Floor Plans
- Large pets welcome
- Country setting & park-like atmosphere
- Garages Available
- Life fitness facility w/keycard access
- Gurnee School District
- 10 Minutes to Gurnee Mills & train
- Dishwashers and disposals
- Fully equipped kitchens
- Intercom entry
- Fully Stocked Lake
- Gurnee Schools
Villas by the LakeNearby - 300 Lakeside Drive Vernon Hills, IL 6006142.220681 -87.985242
$300 holds your unit for you today, we accept check or cash. Ask about our April 2015 Move In Special!
- Free gas heat/cooking, water
- Near shopping & entertainment
- Spacious floorplans
- Private patio or balcony
- Dishwashers available
- 24 hour emergency maintenance
- Free gas heat/cooking, water
- Intercom entry
- Spacious floorplans
- Near shopping & entertainment
- Walk-in closets; Mini Blinds
Waterford Place ApartmentsNearby - 313 Happfield Drive Arlington Heights, IL 6000442.142333984375 -87.988304138184
Enjoy luxury living with our newly renovated apartments at Waterford Place Apartments in Arlington Heights, Illinois. Brushed nickel appliances in select units, countertops, cabinets, plush carpet, and flooring, all new! Not to mention full size washer and dryers, indoor and outdoor pools and tennis courts. One and two bedroom apartments available.
- Puppy playground / dog run
- Full-size Individual Washer/Dryer
- Near Major Employers
- Vaulted Ceilings avail.
- Skylights available
- Tennis Courts
- Gourmet Kitchens
- Generous Closet Space
- Indoor/Outdoor Swimming Pool
- Woodburning Fireplaces available
- Cyber Café and Business Center
- Private Storage
Forest PointeNearby - 29533 N Waukegan Rd Lake Bluff, IL 6004442.291151642507 -87.887308880977
The renovated apartments include new appliances, carpet, vinyl flooring and blinds! Come home to Forest Pointe where "we go the extra mile!" Preferred Employer Program Exclusive to Abbott, Motorola, Cardinal, Baxter, Hewitt Associates, & more! UNBEATABLE Stars & Stripes Military Program!
- Washer/dryer in each apartment
- 24-Hour Maintenance
- Easy access to 4 Metra Lines & I-94/294 & Rte. 41
- Near Abbott Labs, Allegiance
- Garages Available & 24-Hour Fitness Center
- Near Hewitt & Associates, Motorola & Chicago Bears
- High speed internet available and Cable Ready
- Central Air Conditioning and Intercom Entry
- Fireplace and Walk-in Closets
- Vaulted Ceiling, Dishwasher and Garbage Disposal
- Beautiful Landscaping and Patio or Balcony
- Window Treatments and Short-term lease options
The Landings of Lake ZurichNearby - 25 North Buesching Road Lake Zurich, IL 6004742.197718 -88.082299
The Landings of Lake Zurich offers 1 and 2 bedroom apartment homes near the Chain of Lakes, Deer Park and miles of hiking. Full size washer and dryer in every apartment, private storage, private balcony or patio, select units with attached garages, fitness center and pool. Pet friendly - dogs and cats. Call today!
- Garages Available, some offering direct access
- Full Size Washer And Dryer In Every Apartment.
- Large Oval Soaking Tubs
- Dramatic 9' Ceilings With Crown Molding
- Pet Friendly
- Spacious closets
- 24 Hour Fitness Center
- Full Service Business Center
- Resort Style Heated Pool
- Wireless Internet in Clubhouse and Pool Area
- Professionally Managed
The Commons at Town CenterNearby - 1255 Town Center Road Vernon Hills, IL 6006142.203625 -87.935663
Commons at Town Center Apartments is a luxury property offering 1, 2 and 3 bedroom apartments for rent in Vernon Hills, Illinois. Spacious floor plans, exquisite granite countertops and cabinetry finishes, yoga classes, fitness center, indoor heated parking, full size in unit washer and dryers and an exceptional location within the Stevenson school district. Vernon Hills near Buffalo Grove, Illinois.
- Floor Plans offering 1, 2 and 3 bedrooms
- Indoor Heated Parking Available
- Full size in unit washer and dryers
- Stainless-steel appliance package
- Granite countertops and cabinetry
- Controlled Access; elevator building
- In floor radiant heating and cooling!
- Fitness Center
- Steps to dining, shopping and entertainment
- Onsite Management
- Pre-wired for phone, cable and high-speed internet
- Exceptional location within the Stevenson HS
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Where Refined Quality Meets Familiar Charm.
- Washer/dryer in each home
- Walk to Metra station
- High speed internet available
- Award-winning school district
- Next to park with trails
- Sparkling pool with gazebo
- Eat-in kitchens with windows
- Air Conditioning
- Semi-private entries
- 48-hour service guarantee
- Excellent Maintenance Service
- Professionally Managed
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- 24-Hour Emergency Maintenance Service
- Controlled Access
- Intercom Entry System
- Jogging/Walking Trail
- Minutes To Gurnee Mills, Six Flags and Fine Dining
- Resident Clubhouse
- Resort Style Swimming Pool
- Gazebo with Top of the Line Grilling Facility
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Desert Museum picture
Does anyone have a picture of a desert Museum tree?
I asked the landscaper to shade the front of the house and to use plants that would help muffle the sound of the train. He has suggested a Desert Museum for shade and either Texas sage or Green Cloud sage to muffle the sound. I had an Indian Rosewood in mind for shade and sound. I don't think the sages will grow high enough to muffle the train whistle.
What do you all think?
You might have better luck with tall shrubs which can act as a screen. Suggestions would be Orange Bells, Yellow Bells, Arizona Rosewood, Hop Bush, or even Cape Honeysuckle. Keep in mind that plants don't muffle noise as effectively as a solid barrier like a fence, although they are more attractive.
The Desert Museum is a great tree, but because it doesn't have a dense canopy it may not block as much as the Sissoo (Indian Rosewood) or even a mesquite.


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OCEANSIDE: Workshops set on plan to raise harbor fees
City says higher fees needed for boat slip rentals
Financially, the harbor is meant to be self-sustaining, relying on slip rentals and other fees to cover its expenses. No general fund money, which covers most day-to-day city operations, is used, Quan said.
Fees for the 950 harbor slips were last raised in 2003.
Without a new increase, Quan said the harbor is projected to run up a cumulative shortfall of $3.4 million in its operating budget over the next 20 years and a $21.2 million shortfall in its capital improvement budget. He said the harbor has a reserve fund of nearly $6 million.
Rhea said it would be short-sighted to use up the reserve fund, which is meant to cover emergencies.
"We need a contingency fund for a great disaster," Rhea said.
Besides the higher fees, some boat owners objected to provisions in harbor rules that would require slip renters to get a new permit at the higher rates if they added someone to their boat's registration or, in the case of people who live on their boats, if a new family member or friend moved in.
For example, Quan said if someone got married and registered their spouse as a co-owner of their boat, they'd have to get a new permit and pay the higher rates.
Those provisions will likely be changed so people who already rent space can keep paying the old rates when they change their boat's registration or add someone to live on their boat.
Trusty said the city also should clarify rules on transferring permits.
"There's more questions now than answers," Trusty said.
Call staff writer Ray Huard at 760-901-4062.


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Carrington field tour is Tuesday
Farmers, crop advisers and agricultural industry representatives are invited to attend a row-crop field tour Tuesday, Sept. 2 at the North Dakota State University Carrington Research Extension Center. The tour will begin at 3 p.m. and conclude with a sponsored supper.
Participants will view field research trials and receive production recommendations on sunflowers, corn and soybeans, according to Greg Endres, NDSU Extension Service area agronomist.
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Chicken Soup with Matzo Balls
- Active Time 45m
- Total Time 1h 45m
8 servings, 1 1/4 cups each
Fresh parsnips, carrots, broccoli and mushrooms are nice additions to this simple matzo ball soup.
Make Ahead Tip: Prepare matzo dough; cover and refrigerate overnight.
- 2 large eggs
- 1 large egg white
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup matzo meal
- 1 tablespoon canola oil
- 3 tablespoons cold water
- 8 cups Homemade Chicken Broth (see recipe link)
- 2 parsnips, peeled and chopped
- 1 large carrot, peeled and chopped
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1 cup sliced mushrooms
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill or parsley
Companion recipe: Homemade Chicken Broth
Whisk together whole eggs, egg white and salt in a mixing bowl. Whisk in matzo meal, oil and cold water. Cover and chill the mixture at least 1 hour or overnight.
Bring broth to a boil in a large pot. Add parsnips, carrot and onion, reduce the heat to medium-low and cook for 5 minutes.
Gently roll the chilled matzo dough by level teaspoonfuls into balls, dropping them into the simmering broth as you work. Cook the matzo balls, covered, for 15 minutes. Do not lift the lid: the broth must simmer rapidly to allow the matzo balls to expand properly. Uncover the pot, add broccoli and mushrooms and simmer until the broccoli is just tender, 2 to 3 minutes. Ladle into bowls, sprinkle with dill (or parsley) and serve.
Recipe reprinted by permission of Publisher. All rights reserved.
RecID 7620
nutrition information per serving
147 calories; 4g total fat; 1g total saturated fat; 58mg cholesterol; 324mg sodium; 21g carbohydrates; 3g fiber; 9g protein
These nutrition facts are calculated according to the ingredients listed in this recipe. Any substitutions will change these facts. Although we strive for accuracy, please note that food manufacturers occasionally change their food formulas, which could affect the calculations as shown.
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Montreal, Canada, January 22, 2013 --(PR.com)-- Visual 2000 International Inc. (http://www.visual-2000.com) announces the second major release of its Adobe® Illustrator® Plug-In for Visual PLM.net®. A follow up to the initial launch in September 2012, Version 2 provides fashion and technical designers with more robust PLM integration by adding new and enhanced image management and product editing capabilities inside the popular CAD software.
According to Charles Benoualid, Visual 2000 Vice President of Research and Development, "We are experiencing tremendous interest in our Illustrator integration tools. Both users and managers like the simplicity of interacting with the PLM system right from the familiar CAD interface. Version 2 adds more and better ways to achieve this. We will continue to aggressively develop this important technology."
The latest Adobe Illustrator Plug-In gives designers full integration with the Digital Asset Management capabilities of Visual PLM.net. This interoperability enables Illustrator users to:
• Attach Illustrator Artboards to Image Blocks in PLM
• Use images from PLM Image Management in Illustrator
• Preview and Edit images in the Plug-In
• Search images by "Where Used" in PLM
• Delete references of images in PLM products
Illustrator users can also use the tool to search for and edit PLM product and image information through convenient text boxes, dropdown lists, and other menu options added by the plug-in.
Version 2 of the plug-in is now available free of charge to new and current Visual PLM.net clients using Illustrator on Mac® or PC.
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Visual 2000 International Inc. develops and markets comprehensive software solutions for the Apparel, Footwear, and Accessories (AFA) industry. The company's flagship Visual End-2-End™ Solution combines Product Lifecycle Management (PLM), Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), Supply Chain Management (SCM), Warehouse Management System (WMS), business intelligence (BI), sales force automation (SFA), customer relationship management (CRM), and E-Commerce capabilities in a single, integrated solution that enables retailers, brands, and manufacturers to gain visibility and control across the entire concept-to-consumer fashion lifecycle.
Visual 2000 products leverage leading-edge Microsoft® technologies such as SQL Server®, .NET® framework, and the Silverlight® development platform. Headquartered in Montreal, Visual 2000 maintains offices and distribution channels in Toronto, New York, Los Angeles, Europe, and China. For more information, visit http://www.visual-2000.com.
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Hypertufa Pergola Column
OK, here's the idea
I want to build a pergola. After finding my dog destroyed my sofa, the hypertufa waterfall is probably going to have to take backseat to the pergola project, because my pup needs a shadowy place to stay when outsie, and she's not going to be inside all day anymore!
The plan is to build the pergola with cemented down posts, but I was wondering if I could give them a hypertufa dressing so make them look like the posts of the whitehouse.
Anyone try this? I'd probably need molds. Maybe I could just buy them, but that cedar is already going to cost me.
Maybe it would be cheaper to get Maya some dentures?
What are "cemented down posts"?
You can purchase "sonotubes", cardboard tubes, at Lowes or Home Depot in the concrete department. They come in several different diameters. I forget what lengths they come in. The White House has rough posts? Aren't the posts "greek", smooth with grooves running from top to bottom. Not being funny, don't know and just asking. Billie
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Cemented down: I'm planning to take 10x4x4s, dig 3 food deep holes, drop them in and "cement them down". Then I'd have 7 feet of wooden beams that I'd probably want to dress, unless I go with straight up cedar.
Whitehouse like: I'd go with the limestone look recipe (high proportions of white portland cement and peat, lo proportions of very fine sand). If I go with the grooves, I'd probably take your concrete tube idea, and add 1 inch thick PVC pipes to the border to simulate the grooves. I'd probable have to find a way to seal them and prevent the tufa from going through.
I have been pondering other ideas as well, but I'd like to add this as one of the possibilities :-)
I've recently completed a "granite" post using a similar technique. I used a pressure treated 4X4 sheathed with builder's styrofoam attached with finish nails and craft glue. I textured the foam to create an irregular surface and then applied the mixture. I left the bottom 2 feet of the 4X4 exposed for setting into the ground. The results have been very satisfactory.
You must love your dog! This is a big project.
You might try using the cardboard tube (painted on the inside) around the wood posts. Fill from the top using a mix with sifted peatmoss and much more sand than you are planning plus strengthening fibers.
The grooves could be formed by half round wooden pieces fastened to the inside of the tube. The grooves could also be scraped into the column with a round nosed chisel and an indexing fixture of some sort.
It would be much easier to build up the columns in two foot sections, adding one tube on top of the previous one.
Caution!! Always think about how to remove the tube form without damage. The cardboard tube probably will have to be cut into three pieces lengthwise so it can be removed. Also be careful when adding the top of the arbor. You will need to keep out water from the inside of the tufa coating or freezing will ruin the columns.
Here is one of two columns that I made using sono tube and a couple other molds.
it is a project worth investing the time in. My columns are only about 2-3" thick, with a 4" pvc pipe down the middle.
Each finished column has about 18" of concrete into the ground to stabilize it.
happy casting.
Here is what the garden room looked like last year.
The columns have held up well.
Awesome job!
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If you're using the wood, the the styrofoam sheath is a good idea since wood will expand and contract and so could crack the hypertufa.
The peat in your mix will make an aged look quickly, more of an ancient Greek look than a Whitehouse one.
Dena or anyone----
could you make this column project more structural by using the 4x4 post in the center. Daisy above mentioned wood expanding and contracting. Would that only happen if the 4x4 was sunk into the ground at the base -
I am wondering if you could make a post for a deck, using 4x4 posts- but before you install the decking, take a tube and create a hypertufa column outside. Thus having the support of the 4x4 but the exterior of the hypertufa -
Would this work
Hi, I can't give you any suggestions on the columns but I'm a long-time (30 years) dog breeder and am going to suggest that you buy a good sturdy crate for your dog. Think of it as giving her a room of her own. It will make a great deal of difference for the better in everyone's life! It is unfair to expect a dog to know that you find certain things precious and therefore "off limits" for behavior that is as natural as walking to her.If she is safe in her own room you can certainly take the liberty to chose your projects with a different criteria than saving your furniture.


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