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Knight Foundation Summer Institute
Kathleen Heffner, Beeber Middle School
Emily Dorean, Haverford College
Everything in the world is made up of chemicals, and all chemicals are made up of tiny particles called atoms. A chemical reaction occurs when atoms join together or break apart to form new and different combinations of atoms. In this experiment we will be investigating a chemical reaction between iron and oxygen, which is given by the formula 4Fe + 3O2 = 2Fe2O3. This formula shows that when iron is found in the presence of oxygen, the two chemicals join together to form a new compound. This reaction is called an oxidation/reduction reaction and represents the other (along with acid/base reactions) most common type of chemical reaction. In an acid / base reaction, a proton (H+) gets transferred from one substance to another. In an oxidation/reduction reaction electrons get transferred from one substance to another. In this reaction iron transfers some of its electrons to oxygen. The iron atom becomes an Fe+3 ion and oxygen becomes an 0-2 ion, which quickly joins with an H+ ion to form water. These two elements combine to form iron oxide, or rust.
During the corrosion process, iron does not seem to react with air at all. Water is necessary for the oxidation reaction to occur, to facilitate transport of the electrons, although we do know that iron will rust in air after a long time, since there are water droplets in the air. Another substance that facilitates the transport of electrons is vinegar.
This experiment will test the corrosion properties of water and vinegar, modeling two of the main environmental causes of increased rust corrosion. The vinegar is our model for acid rain. Industrial and auto emission gases create acid rain by making the rain that falls much more acidic than pure rain water. (Pure rain water has a pH of about 5.6 from dissolved carbon dioxide, a normal constituent of air; acid rain can be as acidic as to have a pH of 3!) Acid rain is not only a problem in urban areas with lots of industry and cars because winds can blow the polluting gases far away before they return to the earth as acid rain. We observe from this experiment that acid rain would accelerate the corrosion process of iron, i.e. the "steel" wool in vinegar will corrode more quickly than the steel wool in water or in dry air.
As an introduction to this experiment, have the students brainstorm about ways to test the reaction between iron and oxygen. Talk about what iron and oxygen are, and have the students list some places they are found in our environment. Iron oxide, or rust, is found as a reddish-brown color. If students suggest metals that are not iron, you can talk about how some metals react with oxygen to create compounds that are different colors of "rust''.
Split the students into cooperative groups of up to three. They can then:
-Students should hand in a written report that includes their hypothesis projected beforehand (e.g. the wool will rust more quickly in the water, and even more quickly in the vinegar, or the wool will rust only on the part that is below the surface of the liquid), and a clear section of conclusions. This can be augmented with pictures to describe the results.
-It might be interesting for the students to bring in descriptions of places where rust is common and not so common. (Comparing rust on cars that are kept in and out of ~arages, or bikes that are under cover or not.)
-The students should discuss and suggest everyday examples of this reaction. One idea would be to talk about how bridges rust more quickly than other metal structures because they are most often spanning a body of water, which can clearly speed up the rusting process.
-Another suggestion is to tie in the environmental effects of acid rain (vinegar is a strong acid), and how the increase in acid rain has meant that many iron structures are rusting more quickly, and require replacement sooner than they have in the past (See extensions, below).
Iron is a major structural material. Bridges are built from iron, as are cars. The rusting we observed is the same as corrosion. Corrosion of iron is a major problem, as it destroys the structural integrity of the metal, and we have seen that replacing rusted iron is a major expense.
From our observations it is possible to infer that rusting should not be a major problem in the desert southwest where the air is dry almost all the time. Conversely, in humid climates, iron must be protected from the weather in some way. Kids in Phoenix or Albuquerque can probably leave their bike out in the back yard all year with no serious corrosion, while if the kids treat the bike the same way in Philadelphia, the bike will be well rusted after a year or two.
In areas which have snowy or icy winters, we also have the problem of salted roads. One can investigate the effect of salt on iron corrosion by adding another beaker to the experiment with steel wool and 20 drops of salt water. This should show more rusting than the wool in water alone. Salt, like vinegar, is found to be a catalyst for the corrosion process.
Philadelphia Science Content Standards:
This experiment satisfies Benchmark 3 for grades 5-8: "collect and summarize data from an experiment and interpret the results in terms of the data."
This experiment satisfies Benchmark 5 for grades K-4: "observe how materials change over time (e.g., metal rusting)."
This experiment satisfies Benchmark 7 for grades 5-8: "understand that the cycling of water in and out of the atmosphere plays an important role in determining climatic patterns. Water evaporates from the surface of the earth, rises and cools, condenses into rain or snow, and falls again to the surface. The water falling on land collects in rivers and lakes, soil, and porous layers of rock, and much of it flows back into the ocean.
SCIENCE CONTENT STANDARD #5: DESIGNED FOR This experiment satisfies Benchmark 1 for grades 5-8: "discuss how and why science and technology have created synthetic (non-natural) materials."
This experiment can be tied most clearly to an environmental science unit on acid rain, as well as a chemistry unit on oxidation/reduction reactions. Because rust corrosion is such a part of our industrial life, there are many ways in which technology has approached this problem. This direction could take you into a lesson on science information and technology (looking at why paint has zinc in it to prevent rusting, etc). The effects of rusting have also had great effects on history, geology and our knowledge of the past, through the corrosion of historical evidence, which could be incorporated into a more interdisciplinary approach to the subject.


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Beer coming to the State FairFebruary 25th, 2014 at 4:28 pm by Jim Shella under Jim Shella's Political Blog
The Indiana State Fair is the only State Fair in the country where you can't buy a beer.
But that's about to change.
The Indiana House voted 75-20 Tuesday to change that. It passed a bill that repeals the prohibition on alcohol during the fair.
The bill previously passed the state Senate and is now headed to the governor's desk.
The change was sought not just by State Fair visitors but also by fair administrators as well as local brewers and wine growers who want an opportunity to display their wares along with the other agricultural products at the fair.
"It's going to be a confined area like a beer garden with controlled access," said Rep. Jerry Torr (R-Carmel.) "Nobody's going to be able to take anything out of there and it's their intention to highlight Indiana brewed beer and wine from Indiana wineries."
No one in the House got up to speak against beer at the Fair.
Alchoholic drinks are currently available at the State Fairgrounds during events other than the State Fair and, originally, beer was sold at the Fair.
That changed in the '40′s when a state lawmaker was offended by broken beer bottles that littered the fairgrounds.
It has taken almost 70 years to reverse that decision.
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May 1, 1930: For the short space of two weeks there will be on view at the Brooklyn Museum in the rotunda a marble bust of the Hungarian poets Sandor Petöfi, done by the Hungarian sculptor, Alexander Finta. This bust is a gift to the Public Library at Cleveland from the American-Hungarians of that city, and is exhibited as a finished work at the Brooklyn Museum for the first time in this country.
Although Kossuth, the politician and statesman who is so well known in this country as a patriot, was the head of the revolutionary movement of 1848, Petöfi the young poet is always thought of as the spirit and spark of that movement. He is ranked among the highest of the immortals of Hungary.
At the age of twenty he made the best translation that exists of Shakespeare's "Coriolanus" into Hungarian. He gave all of his talent and ardent spirit to his country and even shed the last drop of his blood for its liberation as he died from the bayonet of a Russian soldier in the battle of Segesvar, 1846.
Mr. Finta is becoming well known in this country though some of his commissions, such as the bust of Cardinal Hayes now in the Metropolitan Museum; the bronze portrait of Countess Szecheny (formerly (Gladys Vanderbilt); bronze portrait of Count Apponyi in the National Museum at Budapest; and the bust of Senator Robert F. Wagner. He will have several pieces in the forthcoming Sculpture Exhibition at the Brooklyn Museum.
Brooklyn Museum Archives. Records of the Department of Public Information. Press releases, 1916 - 1930. 04-06_1930, 087.


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ST. LOUIS, MO (KTVI)– With all this snow and cold, Stray Rescue has their hands full trying to keep animals safe and find them a home.
There are over 500 dogs, cats and puppies at Stray Rescue, the most that they've ever had and for the next 14 days. They're dropping their adoption fees from $100 to $14.
It has been a rough winter for Randy Grimm and his crew at Stray Rescue.
Their sole purpose is to rescue stray animals in need of medical attention, restore them to health and find them a home. But this year with the freezing temperatures, it's been heart breaking.
Grimm is trying to turn a negative into a positive. He's slashed prices for adoption rates which include your pet being spayed or neutered, micro-chipped, and you receive a full year of training for free.


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Leola "Momalea" Nadine Butler, 87, of Spiro died Friday, June 8, 2012, at her home in Spiro. Leola was born March 27, 1925, in Hartman, Ark., to Jack and Mary E. (Harris) Shelton. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Eugene Butler; and son, Jack Butler.
Leola loved fishing, dancing, antiquing, sports (especially Oklahoma Sooners and OKC Thunder). She retired after working 28 years at Dixie Cup. She loved her church. She had four special angels from First Baptist Church that she truly appreciated and loved.
Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law, Pamela and Jim King of Fort Smith, Ark.; son and daughters-in-law, Rex and Monta Butler of Spiro, Jeanne Butler of Fort Smith; 10 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; sisters, Dona Lois Smith of Arkoma, Ruth Mann of Corpus Christi, Texas; special caregivers, Lou Cribbs and numerous others; other relatives and loved ones.
Services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, June 12, at First Baptist Church in Spiro with Rev. Darren McKnight officiating. Burial will be in Spiro City Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Doug Harper, Curtis Grady, Jeremy Harrison, Bryson Butler, Michael King and Bruce Butler. Honorary pallbearer will be Gary Ridenour.
The family will be at the First Baptist Church from 5-7 p.m. Monday to visit with relatives and friends.
You may leave an online message at evansandmillerfuneralhomes.com.
Arrangements are under the direction of Evans and Miller Funeral Home, Poteau.
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Recovering Deleted Files?
Hey there
I had a folder on my Desktop called "Items" and for some reason it suddenly disappeared. I may have accidentally deleted it but I am not quite certain. It used to be there until a couple of days ago. It has all my university notes and such on it and it's crucial for me at this stage since I am hopefully graduating in a couple of days and I need it for some final examinations and essays.
I have no idea how it disappeared and I've been searching for ways on how to recover lost/deleted files to no avail - most, if not all, of the Data Recovery applications are paid-for and I cannot find anything that is free!
Can anyone please help me? Thank you.
I used the free version of an application called Disk Drill and I found the files I was looking for, but of course I cannot actually 'recover' them except by paying. Does that mean the only option I have right now is to buy the app?
Hi Tarek
As the Folder had all your University notes and so on—in other words, critical, you must have had a backup?? Time Machine for example? So easy to recover from there or similar.
If not, then I fear it's pay out time. Sorry.
And the message is: for a few dollars (much less than you're going to pay out for recovery software) you can get an External HD and backup. Time Machine is probably easiest in your situation.
Very simple.....
If a file is deleted, recover it from the trash.
If it is no longer in the trash, restore it from a backup.
All the rest is .... well ..... guesswork and dreams.
It seems there is never time to do it right, but there is always time to do it over.
Cheers ... McBie
Trust you have been backing up regularly?
Looks like you will have to pay. If Disk Drill found it at least you can be reasonably confident it can be retrieved.
Have you checked that the files/folder is not in the Trash? Unless you regularly empty the Trash it should still be there. You can just drag it back onto the desktop.
I know we all go on and on about backups but a couple of points:
Dont keep important documents/folders on the Desktop. It may be convenient but it's very unsafe as you have discovered.
Even a $20 8Gb thumb drive will provide backup for really important files and a handy transfer device.
I know this is "closing the gate after the horse has bolted", good luck with your exams
I totally agree Rod.
And for those who really can't afford a USB or an EHD, there's the free Dropbox. I know there is a limit (5GB I think), that's still a lot of text, files, charts and the like. And they're accessible from any computer.
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The city of Medford will begin a valley gutter installation project Tuesday on Biddle road at Fischer avenue.
Officials are asking drivers heading to businesses on Fischer to use Knutson, one street south, for access.
During the project, some non-commercial vehicle and semi-trucking traffic will be allowed to and from Fisher at all times.
The project is expected to last about four weeks.


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Stefan and Steve's FAQ is the absolute best place to look for help with
common questions on MCMS. Please check it out before posting queries to the
newsgroups. Below are links to the HTML and Windows Help versions (be sure to
check these locations often as the FAQ is updated periodically):
There is also a couple of other MCMS FAQs published by Microsoft:
Below are frequently asked questions not addressed in the above documents.
Click the question to reveal the answer.
Q: No integrated search engine, what kind of CMS do you call that?
A: An intelligent one. Pretty much any third party search software can be used, allowing
you the choice, rather than having a solution forced upon you. MCMS provides a flexible
and highly extensible platform for content management. Your search engine choice
will be primarily driven by the type of MCMS functionality you have implemented
and the intended audience of your site. Options include:
Q: Why is the installation of MCMS 2002 SP1 such a 'mare, is there
anything I can do to make it less frustrating?
A: MCMS is certainly not Microsoft's finest installation hour, especially with regard
to the two versions of the .NET framework and Visual Studio.NET.
However most of the pain goes away if you get your hands on the SP1a integrated
cdrom, either when you purchase the product or from MSDN subscriber downloads.
Also, make sure you review the readme, which covers most of questions which come
up regarding installation.
Q: Where can I get documentation on the MCMS database schema, can I modify the schema or access the databse directly?
A: The schema is not publicly documented. It is intended that all access tho the
MCMS repository is via the tools provided or the Publishing API (PAPI). If you
modify the schema, Microsoft won't support your MCMS deployment. This is
actually a good thing! If you have custom code accessing the database and Microsoft
change the schema between versions or service packs, and it may break your code!
Just say no to direct access to the MCMS database. For those interested, some of
the aspects of the schema are detailed in the MCMS Complete Guide book from Addison Wesley.
Q: Can I use SQL Server Replication for moving MCMS databases around?
A: You can but chances are your sites will be broken due to the node cache being invalidated.
The Microsoft Knowledge Base states that SQL Replication
is not supported, and advises SQL backups are the best option. If you are looking for a solution to provide failover,
SQL Log Shipping is supported, as detailed here.
Q: How can I deploy the Web Author client components in a corporate
environment where desktops may be tied down.
A: You can use Group Policy Assigned Applications, SMS or a Logon Script to install
these components for which the source resides in the nrdhtml.cab file within the
\Program Files\Microsoft Content Management Server\Serve\IIS_CMS\WebAuthor\
folder on your MCMS server machine. There are two .dll files in the
CAB which need registered on the client using regsvr32.
\Program Files\Microsoft Content Management Server\Serve\IIS_CMS\WebAuthor\
Q: Can I include HTML forms for feedback and user data entry in MCMS 2002 ASP.NET templates?
A: Out of the box, this is not possible. MCMS templates make use of the ASP.NET Web Forms model, and therefore already include a FORM element.
However, you can implement a custom placeholder control to provide this kind of functionality.
A cool example of such a control which is designed to be used with the WoodgroveNet C# sample site, including full documentation can be found
If you are developing enterprise solutions, then check out Business Web Software who have great MCMS integration.
Q: When displaying Template or Resource Galleries as a Tree View in the
Web Author, nothing is displayed. Why does this happen?
A: This can occur if users don't have access rights to all galleries on
the site. If this is the case you should use the list view for galleries.
Q: Why doesn't ASP.NET Smart Navigation work with MCMS?
A: This is becuase of one of the MCMS ISAPI filters which performs, amongst other things, URL rewriting.
Q: Can I use an external LDAP based directory service for authentication and authorisation with MCMS?
A: With the release of MCMS 2002, Microsoft dropped LDAP as a natively supported authentication mechanism (MCMS 2001 supported LDAP services such as Site Server).
However it is possible to utilise an external LDAP service to provide authentication by implementing Custom Authentication, which is basically an extension of
ASP.NET Forms Authentication.
This approach does have a downside though, as it only allows for the use of an external service for authentication, not authorisation.
For MCMS authorisation you will need to 'map' the external users to either a tactical deployment of Active Directory supporting MCMS, or local Windows accounts.
These 'mapped' accounts can then be used to acquire a MCMS user 'ticket' giving you a context for the purposes of managing MCMS actions.
MCMS Custom Authentication is not particulary well documented in the product help files.
Below is an example of Custom Authentication for the WoodgroveNet C# sample site which uses Active Directory in Application Mode as it's external LDAP service:
private void ManualLoginSubmit_ServerClick(object sender, System.EventArgs e)
// ADAM server
string sLDAPServer = "LDAP://localhost:389/";
// DN we wish to read
string sLDAPobj = "CN=MCMSUsers,CN=MCMS,DC=Woodgrove,DC=COM";
// name attribute to check
string sDECheck = "MCMSUsers";
// prepend UID for Windows AuthN
string sWindowsUser = "WinNT://MCMSDEV/" + TxtNTUser.Value;
// build user DN for LDAP AuthN
string sBindName = "CN=" + TxtNTUser.Value + ",CN=MCMS,DC=Woodgrove,DC=COM";
// supplied password
string sPassword = TxtNTPassword.Value;
bool persist = CheckPersistent.Checked;
// Connect to ADAM using LDAP AuthN..
DirectoryEntry ent = new DirectoryEntry(sLDAPServer + sLDAPobj,
sBindName, sPassword,
// Retrieve attribute (which actually binds) and check the value...
if ((string)ent.Properties["name"].Value == sDECheck)
// LDAP AuthN succeeded, so perform Windows
// AuthN to setup a MCMS context...
CmsAuthenticationTicket ticket =
CmsFormsAuthentication.AuthenticateAsUser(sWindowsUser, sPassword);
if( ticket != null )
// Windows AuthN succeeded so continue...
// Windows AuthN failed...
OutMessage.InnerHtml = LTInvalidUserMessage;
// LDAP AuthN failed...
OutMessage.InnerHtml = LTGeneralExceptionMessage;
Q: How can I get rid of the 'connect to server' dialog in Site Manager?
fter installing SP1a, the Site Manager prompts you to select a server to connect to.
This can be useful in a multi-MCMS server environment but irritating if you only
have one, or are working on a local development box. You can prevent this dialog
by modifying the Site Manager shortcut target property, which despite the dialog
text isn't in the MCMS help. This example shows how to set the Site Manager to connect
to the local default instance of MCMS:
"C:\Program Files\Microsoft Content Management Server\Client\NRClient.exe" http://localhost/NR/System/ClientUI/login.asp
"C:\Program Files\Microsoft Content Management Server\Client\NRClient.exe" http://localhost/NR/System/ClientUI/login.asp
Q: How can I deploying the Web Author client components.
In many corporate environments the installation of the Web Author client components
using IE is disabled due to security policy settings. You can use Group Policy
Assigned Applications, SMS or a Logon Script to install these components for
which the source resides in the nrdhtml.cab file within the
\Program Files\Microsoft Content Management Server\Serve\IIS_CMS\WebAuthor\
folder on your MCMS server machine. There are two .dll files in the
CAB which need registered on the client using regsvr32.


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Roberts Library subscribes to over 200 print magazines and journals. These publications are shelved on the first floor in order by title next to theReference shelves.
The links below will provide information about these magazines and journals. Please ask a Librarian for assistance if you need help finding a specific title.
Journals & Magazines in Roberts Library (Libguide)


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Delfeayo Marsalis to bring New Orleans party to Toledo, debut bookWritten by Vicki L. Kroll | | firstname.lastname@example.com
"Laissez les bons temps rouler!" If your French is fuzzy, that's "Let the good times roll!"
Delfeayo Marsalis will bring some N'awlins music and good times when he slides into Toledo on Aug. 28.
"It'll be an all-star lineup of guys, and we're going to party like it's Mardi," the trombonist said and laughed. "When we come to town, we're going to be playing Mardi Gras, so it'll be more of a New Orleans celebration, the party music."
The jazzman will hold court with saxophonist and clarinetist Victor Goines, trumpeter Marquis Hill, sax player Lauren Sevian, bassist Eric Wheeler, pianist Richard D. Johnson and drummer Winard Harper.
"I love playing the New Orleans music," Marsalis said during a call from his home in the Crescent City. "We like to change it up, incorporate as many styles as we can."
"Fat Wednesday" will take place at the Best Western Premier Grand Plaza Hotel, 444 N. Summit St. Tickets for the concert and tasting buffet are $55 for Art Tatum Jazz Heritage Society members and $65 for nonmembers; tickets for an after party that will include champagne are $75 for members and $85.
The evening will begin at 7:30 p.m. with a tasting buffet of dishes from the Big Easy. On the menu: gumbo, jambalaya and bread pudding with red beans and rice served up using Louis Armstrong's recipe, according to Kay Elliott, executive director of the Art Tatum Jazz Heritage Society, who organized the event.
Marsalis hails from New Orleans and that storied music family.
"When I think of that period of growing up and that early development, it's less about music and more about education and creativity because my mother [Dolores] is a very creative person," he said. "She encouraged us to be creative in our own way."
The noted musician will discuss creativity Aug. 29 at 7 p.m. in the Toledo Museum of Art Great Gallery.
"I think I will end up talking about working with kids," Marsalis said of the free event.
Ever the improviser, he came up with the name of the talk during the interview: "Oh, I know, the title will be: 'Be Creative, It's Cool Like Jazz.'"
He'll also share his latest project when he visits the Glass City: a children's book titled "No Cell Phone Day."
His 12-year-old daughter, Jazmine, inspired the work.
"We had our no cellphone day when she was probably 7 or 8. And after deciding we'd have a day with no technology, we just went and hung out at the park," he said. "We came up with a fun day, and she really enjoyed it and told all her friends she was excited we had a no 'cellophone' day, as she would say back then."
He'll read the new book Aug. 29 at 10 a.m. at the Toledo-Lucas County Main Library and at 2 p.m. in the Great Gallery.
"I would say [the book is for] probably second grade and up. It can still be enjoyed by kindergarten and first grade for the pictures because the illustrations [by Reginald Butler] are so marvelous," Marsalis said. "I wanted it to be a family book, something that everyone could enjoy at least one aspect or more of it."
"No Cell Phone Day" is dedicated to Marsalis' younger brother, Mboya, who has autism.
"This was the early days of autism; this was before they knew what it was," Marsalis recalled of when his brother was growing up. "Knowing early on that [Mboya] would have difficulty with communication and with learning to a certain extent inspired me to really work with kids and to try to help.
"I think I have an extraordinary amount of patience having grown up in a household with Mboya, and I've dedicated the book to him."
Marsalis has another creative endeavor: "The Last Southern Gentleman" will be out in October.
"[The disc] features myself with my dad [pianist Ellis Marsalis], [bassist] John Clayton and [drummer] Marvin 'Smitty' Smith, and it's my first quartet. I'm the only horn," he said.
"We pay tribute to the great men of the South. There's a jazz sound that's from the South that is unique, and it has to do, in my opinion, with what we consider Southern hospitality and Southern manners and the idea of the actual Southern gentleman.
"And many of the early great jazz men, that's who they were: Jelly Roll Morton and Louis Armstrong and 'King' Oliver and Johnny Dodds — if you read about these guys and learn about them, they just had that sensibility about them in that Southern gentility, and we're paying tribute to that."
In 2011, Ellis Marsalis and his sons who pursued music — trumpeter Wynton, saxophonist Branford, drummer Jason and Delfeayo — received the National Endowment for the Arts Jazz Masters Award.
"[The honor] was mostly for my dad and the great work that he's done as an educator, as a performer, and that he would contribute to having four sons who love the music and are doing everything they can to spread the word."


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The Douglas County Sheriff's Office would like to remind the public that you do not need to make an appointment. Customers are handled on a first-come, first-served basis only, no appointment is necessary. Recently, there have been several citizens who used a third-party vendor to schedule an appointment to have their fingerprints taken at the Sheriff's Office. We do not have any type agreement or contract with any third party vendor or company to make appointments for public fingerprinting.
- Hours: Tuesday through Thursday, except holidays, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
- Location: Public fingerprinting is done at the Sheriff's Records unit, located in the Robert A. Christensen Justice Center, 4000 Justice Way, in Castle Rock, and at the Highlands Ranch Substation located at 9250 Zotos Drive in Highlands Ranch.
- Appointments: No appointment is necessary. You must sign in when you first arrive. Customers are handled on a first-come, first-served basis. If you leave, your name will be crossed off the list and you will lose your place in line.
- I.D. Requirements: You must present a valid, government issued driver's license or other secure, verifiable photo ID prior to being fingerprinted.
- PLEASE DO NOT FILL OUT YOUR CARDS PRIOR TO BEING FINGERPRINTED. This is because the prints are taken electronically. The computer will fill in the blanks on the fingerprint card automatically.
- Fees: Please click on " Fee Schedule" under "Help Me With"
Who is Required to Provide Their Own Fingerprint Cards?
- Anyone whose prints must appear on an applicant card
- Licensed day care – obtain cards from social services or agency issuing license
- Foster & Adoptions (303-321-4164)
- Public Schools (Get cards from 303-866-6628)
- Gaming (Must get cards from 303-757-7555)
- Racing (Must get cards from 303-894-2990)
The Douglas County Sheriff's Office provides public fingerprinting for reasons including, but not limited to, the following:
- Adoption
- Foster Care
- Employment and those that require bonding as a condition of employment
- Licenses (real estate, securities, liquor, etc.)
- Security clearance
- All school employees
Liquor License Fingerprinting:
We will perform fingerprinting for liquor licenses in Douglas County. We do not perform them for the cities/towns of Castle Rock, Lone Tree, or Parker. You must go to the appropriate police department if your license is through a city.
For liquor license fingerprinting there will be three (3) fingerprint cards completed and the following fees will apply:
- $13.00 for the Douglas County Sheriff's Office can be cash, check or certified funds
- $38.50 in either certified funds or a check from the establishment that the liquor license is for made payable to the Colorado Bureau of Investigation.
Concealed Weapons Permit Fingerprinting:
For information on the fees associated with Concealed Weapons permits, please click on the fee schedule under "Help Me With"
Immigration (INS) Printing :
The Douglas County Sheriff's Office is not allowed to and will NOT fingerprint citizens for immigration purposes. The Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS) provides a packet of information to citizens that explicitly explains that you MUST have your fingerprints taken at an INS Application Support Center (ASC) or an INS designated Law Enforcement Agency (DLEA). Douglas County Sheriff's Office is NOT a DLEA. This information is posted in the lobby of the Sheriff's Office at the Records Unit window. If you have questions about fingerprinting for immigration purposes, the phone number you must call is (888)557-5398. This number is also in the packet you received from the INS. The packet gives you all the information you need about where you can go and when. The INS office is located at 4730 Paris Street; Denver, CO 80239.
If you are a citizen with a blue applicant fingerprint card for a visa and you are not going through INS, we will provide fingerprinting services for you, as long as you provide your own blue applicant card.


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St. John Virgin Islands Culture: Datura Stories
There are several varieties of the Daura plant on St. John.They are plantst that contains the potent and deadly psychoactive alkaloids known as belladonna, henbane and mandrake. These plants have been used for centuries as medicines, poisons and intoxicants, and are often associated with witchcraft, sorcery, obeah, voodoo and shamanism.
In this section we present four stories dealing with this unusual bush.


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This article by Arthur House in The Telegraph reads like a William Gibson cyberpunk novel, but it's reality, here and now. He says "Forget wearable tech. The pioneers of our "post-human" future are implanting technology in to their bodies and brains. Should we stop them or join them?":
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Ian Burkhart concentrated hard. A thick cable protruded from the crown of his shaven head. A sleeve sprouting wires enveloped his right arm. The 23 – year-old had been paralysed from the neck down since a diving accident four years ago. But, in June this year, in a crowded room in the Wexner Medical Centre at Ohio State University, Burkhart's hand spasmed into life.
At first it opened slowly and shakily, as though uncertain who its owner was. But when Burkhart engaged his wrist muscles, its upward movement was sudden and decisive. You could hear the joints – unused for years – cracking.


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Central Union High School was established in 1908 , and brings to our community a school rich in pride and tradition. We encourage our students to become involved in all that we have to offer through Academics, Activities, and Athletics. Research shows that students who become active in school functions are more successful during their high school years.
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Danish equivalent of Katherine. It was first introduced to the English-speaking world by Scandinavian settlers in America; it has been used in Britain only since the 1940s, but had become very popular by the 1960s.
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How to Apply for a Green Card if You Marry a U.S. Citizen
Two Methods:Apply for a Green Card while Inside the United StatesApply for a Green Card while Outside the United States
To maintain family unity, many countries, including the United States, will give immediate relatives priority when applying for permanent residence privileges. In the United States, this permanent residence card is called a green card and spouses of U.S. citizens enjoy this preferential treatment during the application process. You can apply for a green card if you marry a U.S. citizen, regardless of whether you are inside or outside the U.S.
Method 1 of 2: Apply for a Green Card while Inside the United States
1Acquire and complete Forms I-485 and I-130. These forms can be downloaded and printed from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services web site. They can also be mailed by request to any United States address by using the "Forms by Mail" option on the USCIS web site or calling the USCIS Forms Request Line at 1-800-870-3676.Ad
2Determine if Form I-130 (Petition for Alien Relative) has been filed by the spouse who is the United States citizen. If not, file Form I-485 (Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status) and Form I-130 concurrently
- Gather supporting documentation. The instructions of each form will detail all documentation needed. Many of these documents are meant to establish the citizenship of the U.S. citizen spouse (such as copies of birth certificates or unexpired passports)and the validity of the marriage (such as copies of the marriage certificate, proof of joint accounts or ownership of property, birth certificates of any children born to the marriage, etc). Form I-485 requires a longer list of supporting documentation, including proof of citizenship, background checks, medical examination forms, proof of support and employment.
- Complete a check or money order for each of the filing fees for the forms ($1,070 for Form I-485 and $420 for Form I-130) made payable to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
- Mail completed forms, supporting documentation and all filing fees together to the USCIS Chicago Lockbox Facility at: USCIS, P.O. Box 805887, Chicago, IL 60680-4120.
3File the forms in the two-step process if Form I-130 (Petition for Alien Relative) has been filed by the spouse who is the United States citizen.
- Acquire proof the submitted Form I-130 is either pending or approved in the form of a copy of Form I-797(Notice of Action).
- Gather the supporting documentation detailed in the instructions.
- Complete a check or money order for the filing fee of $1,070 made payable to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
- Mail completed Form I-485, a copy of Form I-797, supporting documentation and filing fee together to the USCIS Chicago Lockbox Facility at: USCIS, P.O. Box 805887, Chicago, IL 60680-4120.
4Wait for notification and keep the Application Support Center appointment for biometrics (signature, picture and fingerprints) collection.Ad
Method 2 of 2: Apply for a Green Card while Outside the United States
1Have the U.S. citizen spouse complete and submit Form I-130, with all required supporting documentation, as outlined above to the USCIS Chicago Lockbox Facility.
2Wait for an initial notification that the petition was approved and another notification that an immigrant visa number is available. At this point, notification will also be given when immigrant visa processing fees and supporting documentation must be submitted.
3Attend the scheduled interview appointment with the consular office to complete processing of the case and decide eligibility for an immigrant visa.
4Secure, but do not open, the Visa Packet from the consular office once the visa is granted.
5Return to the United States and present the Visa Packet to the Customs and Border Protection officer at the port of entry. Once it is inspected and found admissible by a Customs and Border Protection officer, a green card will be issued.Ad
We could really use your help!
- To receive an email and/or text message notifying the acceptance of the application forms, complete Form G-1145 (E-Notification of Application/Petition Acceptance), and clip it to the first page of the application.
Things You'll Need
- Form I-130 (Petition for Alien Relative)
- Form I-485 (Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status)
- Form I-693 (Report of Medical Examination and Vaccination Record)
- Form G-325A (Biographic Information) * 2
- Supporting documentation (birth certificate, passport, marriage certificate, financial records, etc.)
- Blue or black pen
- Money order for the filing fee
Sources and Citations
- http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/menuitem.eb1d4c2a3e5b9ac89243c6a7543f6d1a/?vgnextoid=9c8aa6c515083210VgnVCM100000082ca60aRCRD&vgnextchannel=9c8aa6c515083210VgnVCM100000082ca60aRCRD
- http://www.uscis.gov/i-130
- http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/menuitem.5af9bb95919f35e66f614176543f6d1a/?vgnextoid=d7c84154d7b3d010VgnVCM10000048f3d6a1RCRD&vgnextchannel=db029c7755cb9010VgnVCM10000045f3d6a1RCRD
- http://www.uscis.gov/i-485
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Chassis Plans excels at "relational" business. We are not a "component reseller". We work closely with customers to provide solutions to their industrial computing requirements. These solutions can range from simple rackmount enclosures through complete turnkey integrated systems. Using our broad selection of high quality components, we can often configure systems that fit a particular requirement. For many customers, the only solution involves custom design, either for a chassis, backplane, or integrated electronics.
Our Quality System and facility is certified to ISO 9001:2008.
The Chassis Plans Capability Brochure is a good place to get a complete overview of Company skill sets.
For six years, Chassis Plans has been recognized by the San Diego Business Journal in their Fast 100 list of fast growing privately held companies. In addition, Chassis Plans has had several placements in the INC 500/5000 list. Chassis Plans was also the only computer hardware company to be included in the New California 100 list. These prestigious awards validate Chassis Plans unequaled engineering, quality, and support.
Chassis Plans is a quality provider of industrial computer enclosures, rackmount keyboards and LCD display monitors, single board computers, active / passive backplanes and integrated systems for leading Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM's) and Value Added Resellers in the military, industrial control and automation industries. Chassis Plans is based in San Diego, California and is a General Member of the Intel® Communications Alliance.
Chassis Plans was founded in 1997 and is managed by the same team that previously founded Industrial Computer Source in 1985 and grew that company to $100M in sales. The Company was originally founded to provide design services to clients looking for local manufacturing of high quality industrial enclosures and systems. To answer customer requirements for turnkey systems, Chassis Plans expanded operations to satisfy this demand.
Chassis Plans provides concept, design, prototyping, production, integration, and certification into one unique turnkey solution. Some examples of existing markets include Oil Refining, Automation Control, Internet Infrastructure, Computer Telephony, Government, Military and Banking.
Chassis Plans has developed a wide range of standard and custom products, from PC-based ruggedized Arcade PCs to MIL-STD applications. From the engineering team to the account executives, the Chassis Plans staff prides itself on quality and integrity. The Companyâ??s focus is manufacturing medium to large run custom industrial computer enclosures. Chassis Plans is pleased to provides a single source solution for custom chassis design, quality fabrication, and system integration / project management. Our unique team can provide you with turn key solutions for custom and semi-custom industrial chassis systems.
In 2006, we cemented our Partner Enabled Solutions Program to provide multi-discipline problem solving by formally enlisting complementary company skill sets to the benefit of our customers. Members are Access I/O Products, Chassis Plans, DreamHammer, FSK Technology Services, Integrated Consultants, The Marlin Alliance and Trenton Technology.
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Go to our Custom Showcase for several examples of previous custom design work. We can package a PC for any environment. Several Sun compatible chassis are also available.
Our dedicated team can provide system definition, component sourcing, system integration, and testing. We can provide off-the-shelf solutions for simple applications. In addition, with the engineering services provided by Chassis Plans, We also have the ability to source highly customer specific solutions, both semi-custom and clean paper designs.
If you have a requirement for a high quality custom or semi-custom industrial solution, call one of our Sales Engineers at 858-571-4330 or email so we can discuss your requirement giving us the opportunity to fully explain the advantages of having a system custom manufactured.
If you are buying any quantity of chassis that is discontinued or are having supplier issues we can provide a custom package to allow you to have an identical chassis manufactured for your current and future needs.
What we will do for you is translate your ideas and system requirements from prototype to production. We can provide you with a quality custom chassis produced and integrated to your specification. This is hard to explain in print so please call if you are using any quantity of chassis and we'll explain the process.


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By Sgt. Sara Wood, USAAmerican Forces Press Service
WASHINGTON, Dec. 15, 2005 In 1957, Jack Taylor, a decorated World War II fighter pilot, founded a car rental company and named it after the USS Enterprise, one of the carriers off which he flew. Today, Enterprise Rent-a-Car maintains its rich military history by providing unique support to its employees who serve in the National Guard and Reserve.
Enterprise was one of 15 employers to receive the 2005 Secretary of Defense Employer Support Freedom Award in October for its policies and programs that assist National Guard and Reserve employees and their families.
The company has about 500 employees who serve in the National Guard and Reserve, said Ed Adams, senior vice president of human resources for Enterprise. About 73 employees are currently deployed, and 300 have been deployed since the war in Iraq began, Adams said.
Activated National Guardsmen and Reservists who work for Enterprise receive salary differential the whole time they are deployed, as the company makes up the difference for employees whose military pay is less than what they were earning on the job. The company also has a number of other programs in place to support the servicemembers and their families, Adams said.
"Certainly when someone is deployed, it can be difficult to fill the position temporarily while he or she is gone, but Enterprise is fortunate to have great employees who we are willing to accommodate because it is viewed as a privilege to have employees serving in the military," he said.
To support families of deployed servicemembers, Enterprise's local offices often set up carpools and home-maintenance programs, Adams said. The local offices also set up letter and correspondence teams to communicate with employees serving overseas, he said.
Army Maj. Robert Landry, a group sales manager for Enterprise Fleet Services, said he benefited from the company's support programs during his year-long deployment to Iraq. The salary differential allowed his family to have a consistent income during his deployment, he said, and the company also provided support to his family and care packages. Most importantly, Landry never doubted that his job would be waiting for him when he returned, he said.
"If only every Guardsmen or Reservist could be as fortunate as myself by working for a corporate patriot like Enterprise," he said. "In Iraq, I was the envy of all of the soldiers for the level of support given to myself and my family by my employer."
Enterprise is glad to support its military employees, because company officials appreciate what they do for the nation while deployed, Adams said. The company was honored to receive the Freedom Award, he said, because it recognized the quality of Enterprise's employees.
"It's a reflection of our employees' commitment," he said. "All of our employees - military and nonmilitary - show such a strong dedication to our company day in and day out. This allows us to offer them that same high level of commitment and support."
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When Mari and Phyllis go on a search for some marijuana for a rock concert to celebrate Mari's birthday, they get more than what they bargain for when they run into a group of Crazy..Mad..Lunatics..who are wanted criminals on the run. This disturbing and graphic film takes you into the minds of some sick twisted individuals who kidnap these girls and Rape, Humiliate, Torture and finally Murder them in this classic shocker.It's only a movie...
Ironicly this is all done just feet away from young Mari's home which is, The Last House on the Left..which is actually the only house you see..so you really don't know if its the house on the right, left, middle or the only house in that damn town.IT'S ONLY A MOVIE!!
After a refreshing dip in the local pond the wild bunch clean themselves up and head on over to That Last House on the Left. Mari's mother answers the door and the bunch explain that their car broke down..what's a woman to do..but invite them to stay the night..I don't know about you but I would not be pulling out my cot for some hoodlums and a wild looking chic..It's only a movie... After cooking up a home cooked meal from good ole mom, she discovers the necklace she gave Mari for her birthday on the neck of one of the killers. Mom then goes investigating and finds bloody clothes in the groups suitcase. It's only a movie... What's a mother to do but go get hubby and start seaching for their daughter.
Racing through the woods they find their mari dead. It's only a movie... Dad then schemes to get revenge on these criminal hippies by setting traps and gets his riffle and chainsaw ready. Wire, Water and Electricity what a combination.. Mom on the other hand has other things in mind..She seduces one of them by taking him down by the pool and bites down more than she can chew.It's only a Movie...
Directed by Wes Craven(Scream & Nightmare on elm street). Roger Ebert gave this one a thumbs up which is shocking alone. To this day this film remains as one of the most disturbing and shocking horror film in history. This film is out of print on video. In the mid 80's it was available in two different versions one cut down to 82 minutes and one supposedly the uncut version clocking at 83 minutes. The actual uncut version ran 91 minutes and contained more violence..this is the directors original vision it has rarely been seen and has been long sought after by fans of Craven. There is another version of the film that was available overseas which runs 84 minutes. "Last House on the Left" has also been banned in the U.K. and Australia.
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From the makers of "Last House on the Left", Don't look in the Basement from cult film director S.F.Brownrigg takes you into the minds of the criminally insane. When doctor stevens is axed the insane take over..inmates begin to act out their psychotic delusions.
When the new R.N appears Nurse Charolette, things really start to go nuts as the inmates take over this hallowed institution by it's most crazed and violent inhabitants. Dr.Geraldine Masters takes over after the loss of Dr.Stevens. She tries to keep everything in control but just how can she tame and keep the secret from Nurse Charolette. Nurse Charolette is warned to leave "Get Out, Get Out and Never Return", by one of the insane inmates, but she is determined to stay and help.
Dr.Masters runs the institution the best she can until she can't keep a grip on things. In it's shocking conclusion, this twist ending makes you wonder who is sane and who is insane. One of the best movies from it's day, this low budget horror remains a cult classic. Once double billed with "Last House on the Left", "Don't Look in the Basement", the day the insane took over the asylum! "It's only a movie..."IT's only a movie..."IT's only a movie..."
"Don't Look in the Basement" Is avalible on DVD and VHS from VCI Home Entertainment.
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Product Releases
Multicore DSPs Tout 10 GHz Performance with Combined Fixed and Floating Point Capabilities
Tue, 11/09/2010 - 5:28am
Texas Instruments announced its newest digital signal processor (DSP), the TMS320C66x, and four scalable C667x devices. Built with multiple 1.25 GHz DSP cores, it is said to be the industry's first 10 GHz DSP with 320 GMACs and 160 GFLOPs of combined fixed and floating point performance on a single device. The C667x DSP family is based on the company's KeyStone multicore architecture, designed to maximize the throughput of on-chip data flows and eliminate the possibility of bottlenecks, so that developers can fully utilize the vast processing power of the DSP cores. The family includes three pin compatible multicore DSPs in two, four and eight core versions, the TMS320C6672, TMS320C6674 and TMS320C6678 respectively, as well as a four-core communications System-on-Chip (SoC), the TMS320C6670. Using TI's C667x multicore DSPs, infrastructure developers can now more easily design integrated, software upgradeable, power and cost-efficient platforms, according to the company, in markets such as mission critical, including public safety and defense, medical and high-end imaging, test and automation, high-performance computing and core networking.
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Upcoming PSP gets touchy addition
The long-awaited next instalment of the Sony PlayStation Portable will host touch sensitive controls it has emerged following the handheld console being sent to a number of developers.
According to Eurogamer.net three separate developers have confirmed that the upcoming PSP 2 console utilises a range of touch sensitive controls located behind the devices screen for pressure responsive user control.
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- 3D PSP not on the horizon according to Sony
- 10 Reasons to buy the PSP go
- Games console concepts we wish we real
Although the new PSP failed to make an appearance at gamescom this week, it is reported that Sony has finally settled on and completed a business model of the future portable device and has begun showcasing the console to developers and publishers using a range of self produced games to do so.
Whilst a pre-Christmas launch is likely, pre-Christmas 2011 that is, we would not be surprised if the PSP 2 didn't hit UK stores until 2012. Whilst this might not be the news that many eager gamers looking to get their hands around the touchy PSP wanted, the new touch sensitive controls pose many possibilities for advance and increasingly immersive gaming.
What features would you like to see added to the upcoming PSP console? Let us know what's on your Sony wishlist via the T3 Twitter and Facebook pages.


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A sty can ruin anyone's day. But surprisingly, many do not realize what they have is a sty or how to treat it. Although it isn't a life-threatening issue, if left untreated, this unsightly condition (think that crazy lump on Quasimodo's eyelid in Disney's "The Hunchback of Notre Dame") can take longer to go away.
Before talking about what to look for when it comes to a sty, it's helpful to know what a sty is. Simply put, a sty is a painful bump that appears around the eye area. Stys can appear as a pimple or red bump that can be found on the base of an eyelash, on top of the eyelid, underneath the eyelid or inside of it. This bump is very sensitive and tender to the touch.
There are a few ways a sty can develop. The most common is from a small infection of the oil glands found on the eyelid itself. When these glands - called meibomian glands - become clogged, a sty is created. Infected hair follicles at the base of an eyelash can also cause a sty to appear, as well as inflammation of the eyelid. But the most common cause of a sty results from a bacterial infection. It is for this reason that it is important to always wash your hands and to avoid touching and rubbing your eyes.
One of the easiest ways to tell if you have a sty is if you are experiencing redness, tenderness, irritation or itchiness around the eye area. As the sty grows, it is common for swelling to occur, along with watering of the eyes, difficulty or pain while blinking and sensitivity to light. The size of swelling varies but it can be very unsightly and uncomfortably heavy on the eyelid. To find the site of the sty itself, check along the eyelid area for a pimple-like bump that has a small, yellowish spot in the center.
While having a sty is not a life or death situation and poses no threat to your eyesight, dealing with the swelling and redness can be a huge discomfort. The size of the swelling varies from person to person. In most cases, the sty is completely harmless and goes away on its own within a few days to as long as a week. However, it is possible for stys to reoccur.
It is best to begin treating your sty as soon as you realize you have it. The best treatment for a sty is to put a warm compress or cloth to the area for 10 minutes multiple times throughout the day. 4-6 times a day is ideal. Many people who do not realize they have a sty mistake it for regular inflammation and put a cold compress, which not only defeats the purpose but can make the sty last longer. After a few days, the sty will be ready to drain. Like a pus-filled pimple being popped, the yellow spot at the sty's center will be the outlet for the pus to drain. Persistent stys can be drained by a doctor or surgically removed.


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Chapter 2 thoughts
10 Nov 2008, 05:08
Bill Nalen (13 posts)
I just finished going through chapter 2. I really like the way you create something pretty sophisticated and useful as the initial project. This shows the power of using the built in objects. Here are a couple of thoughts I had:
Just my 2 cents. Bill
27 Nov 2008, 01:38
Daniel H Steinberg (97 posts)
Thanks Bill,
I've made some of these changes in the next Beta that will release. If you have a chance, in the future can you please submit errata so we don't risk missing any of your excellent suggestions.
Thank you,
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Freaking News
Funny Destroying Pictures
Giant IPOD Robot Destroying City. Member reactions:
Interesting thought it looks like unfolding model of a cell phone rather than iPod. The helicopter source is quite pixelated
Top 5 congrats...... Very transformerish..
Funny Destroyed IRS Hard Drives Are Found with Barack Obama
Several important IRS hard drives were somehow destroyed and no one is taking the blame
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Oh Yes. We, finally, found a use for this useless Toad.
, just noticed my hard drive (Newsy) is there too, as well as FN's.
Congratulations # 1...I suppose there are more.(.)
Great representative statement, Doc. Funny as He11 Congrats
Funny Dinosaur Destroying the City
Destroying the city.
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Cool beans.
Funny Destroy Your Career
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Looks like they are coming out of some celeb purgatory,
Funny Yes We Can ! { Destroy America}
He must GO.
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YES, this will be a winner , no doubt :0)
Awesome entry really wonderful to see the background lit up with the firy light and Obama with two horns, two sharp teeth, and the crazy ears with a snake as his tail is really looking great wonderful job done HIDDEN
Looks so hot out there Ohh coz that's the New Jersey I guess..
Thanks to all of you for your great comments.
Gary, I would love to see her. We all had creepy ex-mother-in-laws.
Congrats, on the Bronze........great work.
Congratulations. Spittin' image of Mr. Hope & Change.
Congrats, EXCELLENT work and although the others are good I personally think you shudda got the Gold
Nice one hobbit90 ... A well deserved Bronze congrats.
Funny Giant Boy Destroying City
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Excellent work good effects of smoke and the city in destruction well done with this chop
Funny New York Destroyed
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This is so COOOOL....I would center the "Coming Soon" type . Greatest style ever.
Incredible...Great job..
Congrats Funkwood, the hits just keep on coming.
Thanks guys. This one started as just a poster, and when I realized I forgot to add Nostradamus I added the crystal ball with his reflection. It actually worked out better.
All your works are so . Double congrats and keep it up.
awesome work funkgold you keep doing rock works ..
Nostradamus in crystal ball catches the true prophesy spirit here - I luv it. One of his predictions came true for sure - Funk won gold in this contest. Congrats.
Awesome job funkwood. Congrats on the gold...
Funny Drunk Men Destroying Paintings in Museum
TWO old drunk... DISASTERMAN and PCRDDS ENTER INTO A MUSEUM OF NIGHT ... And seeks to destroy an old painting of General Custer and Buffalo Bill. DISASTERMAN: HEY PCRDDS... WHY DO YOU WANT TO DESTROY THIS BEAUTIFUL PAINTING.. PCRDDS: BEAUTIFUL ...... BUT DO YOU SEE THAT IS REALLY SUCKS ... it is better to destroy BEFORE THAT SEE THE OTHER PEOPLE .
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Hahaha.....Paul, don't destroy the painting or your Karma will drop
HA. Thanks for the clown nose, hidden. Excellent work.
Nice job HIdDeN. Can't say much for your humor but, chop is excellent. {Dr. Chuckles is held in high regard by his Fans at the Asylum.}
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BBM for iOS rumored to finally land September 21 [Update: Official for September 22!]
This week might be all about iOS 7 and the new iPhone 5s and iPhone 5c, but somewhere in the background BBM for iOS may finally appear too. The latest rumors suggest before the week is out, BlackBerry's messaging service may finally go cross platform following a launch event in Jakarta, Indonesia. Chris Parsons at CrackBerry writes:
The latest rumor has the event pegged for Sept. 20th in Jakarta and even has an official looking invite to go along with it. However, we're not posting this information solely based on that. We've received quite a few emails that do suggest the date is correct
Following the launch event, BBM for iOS is said to be appearing in the App Store around the world at 12:01am local time on Saturday September 21. Hopefully this time it all pans out, and we can put the speculation to rest once and for all. Meanwhile; anyone still excited for this, or has the moment passed?
Update: No longer a rumor, it's now official. BBM will be launching on Android and iOS on September 22. Read the full press release at the link below.
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I think BBM will have some success on non-BB platforms - but it depends on how quickly they bring the features into line with the mainstream BBM on BB10. If people can do voice/video and screen-sharing then I can see some adoption. Also, the fact that WhatsApp suffered the security embarrassment not too long ago, and the recent security/privacy hype in the media, might mean people move to the more "secure" BBM platform.
This. As another chat app, BBM is well, another chat app.
As the powerhouse communication tool it is now on BlackBerry devices, it blows the competition out of the water.
That said, if any of you need a hand after you download BBM, feel free to seek me out in the CrackBerry forums! I'll do my best to help!
I have been wanting this for a very long time. For years, literally....I was called a troll and some other choice names for even suggesting it.
I will definitely get it. I've got one contact who will not load WhatsApp and this will now mean that I can use my iPhone with BBM on it and finally have access to all my contacts without having to carry two phones if I don't want to.
I would be pretty excited except this seems to be a case of too little too late. The last of the two people I knew who had Blackberries switched to iOS about a year ago. I'll download the app, and sign in, but I don't know anyone anymore who still uses Blackberry, and most of my friends have iMessage.
Except in the rare cases I wanted to do something like screen sharing, which is supported by BBM but not iMessage, why wouldn't I just use iMessage with my other iOS friends and Hangouts with my Android friends?
All valid points.
It's like I always say, competition is good. I don't want nor do I expect BBM to kill any other platform. I want them all fighting for our attention and pushing good feature after good feature to make sure we don't move on.
That said, BBM will be kinda barebones at launch. But once screensharing, voice/video, channels and groups are all there... What will be the point of using the others? ;)
Following a launch event where? Indonesia?? Heins must be trying to get himself fired. If you wanted to launch something that you wanted to succeed, wouldn't you at least launch it in the EU, which is the biggest market for Blackberry at this time, assuming anyone there still is interested in Blackberry? No. Let's launch half way around the world in some obscure foreign market. Way to go Heins. On the plus side, if this is true, iOS and Android users will have one cross platform messaging app.
it's free..
Even though I find this to be oddly strange that bbm is being released to other phones let alone iPhones.. But hey it's gonna be something I can use to contact my sister better since she have a blackberry q10.. I guess I can put this into some use
It's just too late - why would anyone move from what's app -only those people moving from BB to iPhone or android will use it A if they had done this 2 years ago they would still be world leaders - too little too late - never mind - like ios7 at the moment!
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actually, BBM is insanely famous,and it will be free vs $1 per year for what's app.. Yeah I know it's nothing but for the stuff you can do on BBM; people will def use it.
Can't wait
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I really wish they'd hurry up and do whatever it is they are doing so we can stop hearing about blackberry apps. Is there just one that is taking forever or are their like 20 different ones? Because i hear about a messenger app like once a week on imore.


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Only a few years ago, browsing the Web on a cell phone might have seemed like an entirely futile endeavor. Displays were too small and cramped, data charges were too high, and networks were too slow. Since then, however, mobile web browsing seems to have really taken off. Not only do many phones now have large, colorful displays and the ability to run decent browsers, but 3G networks and unlimited data plans make mobile surfing fairly quick and reasonably cheap.
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Bridal Guide steal
This was not intentional, but we have a mini-theme going on here the past few days: Saving Money. Hey, there could be worse themes! Stockpiling Moms currently has an offer to get Bridal Guide Magazine for only $3.99 a year. That's insanely cheap for pretty much any magazine, but especially bridal magazines, as I'm sure […] [Read More]
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Yesterday's post with the Groupon deal for invitations got me thinking of all the ways you can save money while planning a wedding. Sure, there are things to completely cut out of your wedding, like a DJ, bakery, transportation, etc., but there are ways to save without losing aspects you'd like to have. Groupon and […] [Read More]
I'm back with a deal to share
First off, I just want to apologize for the lack of posts. I've been knocked down for the past week and a half or so with two pretty bad viruses that got the best of me. But, I think I'm officially back on my feet and will be filling the blog up with tons of […] [Read More]
Up to 85% off at American Bridal
Everyone loves saving money, especially when it's around the holidays and you're planning a wedding. Money can get tighter than you'd hoped. Well, here's a little something that will save you money on things you're looking to have for your wedding. American Bridal is having an end of year blowout sale, with items up to […] [Read More]
Making a list, checking it twice
When I have something that needs to get done, it goes on a list. Not in my phone calendar, not in my tablet's notes section, but on an old fashion piece of paper (or sticky note) handwritten in pen. Why? I have a need to cross things off. Sure, you can cross things off or […] [Read More]
Marriage by Numbers
Some folks are real "number people." They love certain patterns in dates and pay attention to these little details. I would know, I am one of them. With that being said, today is one of those days 12/12/12. There's definitely a draw to these dates and some people even choose to celebrate the triple-dozen date. […] [Read More]
VOW: Favors
Favors can be a road block for a lot of couples. You want to do something cost-effective, different and fun and if you do it right, something the guests don't leave on the table at the end of the night. Not always an easy thing to accomplish. Candles, trinkets and little chocolates are not as […] [Read More]
VOW: Outdoor Weddings: Plan ahead
Most people at some point dream of a wedding outdoors, maybe on a beach, or on the top of a mountain, but somewhere out in the fresh air. While these fantasies can surely be the perfect wedding in theory, they may not always come out how you wished, thanks to good-ol' mother nature. Because of […] [Read More]


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We did shoot some video of the old Margaret Hague center, but I edited it out because it didn't quite fit this piece. It may be its own video altogether. Stay tuned.
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You make a very good point (so long as your numbers are right, which I have no reason to doubt) about the profit margins. The Horizon spokesman I interviewed did tell me that the advertising budgets are truly minuscule when compared to overall operating costs. You know, on Ledger Live I sometimes like to take viewers along on a ride as my own understanding of a subject evolves, rather than just dictating. (judging by some comments, I don't think people know what to make of it) I went into this convinced the blimp was the most absurd thing I'd ever seen. I don't quite think so now.
Still, some people DO think 4 percent is too much, and not because they're anti-capitalism, but because they think health care as something that should be more like police or fire protection, and not a business. If you look at it that way, would you want your police department to be turning a 4 percent profit.
Again, I'm not sure where I stand, but it's useful to turn the debate around and look at it from different angles, rather than just call each other names.
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"By capitalizing "DO" in your comment, I'm taking that as your position.."
Hmm. No. Sorry you got that impression. By capitalizing "do" I was just trying to draw a distinction between those who do and those who DON'T think health care should be considered like any other for-profit enterprise. I specifically stated at the end of the comment that I'm personally waffling all over the place on this issue.
..and I miss the days when readers only read and didn't adopt fake names to become an active member of the story on the message boards. But too bad for us both, huh? Those days are gone. We're experimenting with a new approach with Ledger Live. If you're looking for straightforward, more traditional reporting, there is a TON of it on this site, not just on the campaign but on the meeting with Christie yesterday. I will add some links not to the blog post to help you find it.
Also, I'm a bit surprised by your reaction, since I specifically said Christie yesterday did the best job yet explaining why he thought specifics were not as important as a bringing a new philosophy to the governor's office. He was more compelling than he was in the recent debate, which is why I made it the focus of the entire piece.
Thanks for the comments.
I mis-spoke. My bad. Thanks for listening so intensely.
I think your "dilegently vague" description is a great one. Yesterday's meeting, more than ever, crystallized that this vagueness is not so much an oversight on Christie's part, but the settled upon strategy of the Christie campaign. It's official. We can all stop asking for specifics now, because it's clear he's pitching a philosophy, not specifics. I'm not sure that's what voters want, and picking either of the two major party candidates requires a leap of faith at this point that philosophies, rather than a definite plan, will get us out of this mess. That's why I ended with the "I hope we don't all get hosed" line that savenjnow took issue with.
Thanks again for watching.
Civilunrest: If you're unfamiliar with Ledger Live, you can view more at the Ledger Live blog at www.nj.com/ledgerlive. I have posted more responses there to other comments as well. I think a lot of people are confused about just what Ledger Live is. It's ever evolving, but is a blog like video webcast that blends my reporting, reporting of other star-Ledger reporters, along with whatever video we can get our hands on and my take on things, including a healthy dose of my perspective. That perspective, after 15 years of reporting on New Jersey politics, can be admittedly skeptical.
I agree with you that philosophy is important. It's why I focused on that element of this 90 minute meeting in this piece. It's now clear that Christie is running on people wanting a change in philosophy more than a concerted plan. That's what this piece was all about.
I live in Red Bank and I believe the town got a big boost too for the same reason as Hamilton.
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You're exactly right. But the sat truth is that many, many voters don't even put that much consideration into it.
This is one of the strangest comments I've ever received. Not once do I or anyone else in the video mention R.E.M.
I have only one Leonard Cohen album and it's an old one and a lot of it's in French..So I'll have to ask you, is Cohen's music as political as Springsteen's music has been over the last decade? If it is, you have a point. If not, you're comparing apples to oranges. The reason I'm fascinated with how conservatives can separate Bruce's music from his politics because I see them as intertwined. Does Cohen do the same?
This is really just a debate about how people interpret music. I see his songs as very, very political, while many others do not.
Who are some of your favorite conservative artists? Name some of the greats..
Did you watch the video or are you just reading the headline and firing off comments? I'd be surprised, if you actually watch the video, if you would still be wondering what the point of this piece is. I get the sinking feeling some people just comment before they even watch.
Your story is interesting. What I'm interested in is why some conservatives have your reaction - just tune Bruce out - and others continue to go to his shows and ignore the politics. Because to me, the politics are fairly close to overt. The professor I interview here disagrees with me, saying Bruce's use of narrative and imagery like God, family, hometown, etc. prevent conservatives from feeling alienated. His paper is fascinating, actually. I'm going to try and post it.
It makes sense that it would be tough to find up north - but we were clearly in some heavily populated Phillies fan land there - it was just a constant stream of frustrated Phillies fans at that store leaving without finding any Phils gear.
I spent quite a bit of time trying to figure this out when I did the video.
Parlin's postal code and P.O. is Sayreville, but it's considered an unincorporated area that covers parts of both Sayreville and Old Bridge. Even by NJ standards, it's incredibly confusing. The part that Diaz grew up in actually lies in Old Bridge, not Sayreville, although Parlin itself is considered part of Sayreville.
Interesting point. It's also interesting that a lot of the big splits that resulted in NJ being so carved up occurred during roughly the same time period - the late 1800's to early 1900's - in which NYC was annexing Brooklyn, Staten Island, etc.
There's a great book about all this by the late Alan Karcher in which he recounts how towns split apart over personal feuds, blue laws (one town wanted booze, the other dry) and railroads, etc.
It has always amazed me walking through north Hudson County - you can walk to 4 city halls in just a few blocks: Guttenberg, Union City, West New York, North Bergen. It just seems insane.
On the other hand....there is also an argument that the number of towns is not what really drives up property taxes. While putting this piece together I spoke with Bill Dressel from the League of Municipalities, who argued that it's simply sky high labor and pension costs. You can argue this forever, but it makes logical sense to me that both factors feed the problem.
Thanks for all the good comments, everyone.
I forgot to post the link to the book, Multiple Municipal Madness.
As I shot the video for this post, I was struck by the flood of my own memories that started pouring back. Here are my best. It might be fun if people added their own.
Oct. 15, 1978 Giants v Tampa Bay. Attended my first game as a 7-year old with my dad, a season ticket holder since who knows when. You never forget the first time you saw that beautiful green stretch of knee-shredding astroturf.
Summer, 1985 - My first Bruce Springsteen concert, attended with my brother.
1986 NFC Championship Game. One of the happiest moments of my life. It was mind blowing the Giants were actually going to the Super Bowl. I'll never forget the confetti pouring down from the upper deck.
1995 - Pope John Paul II mass. Goose bumps just thinking about it. I remember filing my story from the press box when a priest came in with communion for the reporters.
"Brian the hunter"??????? That's very funny. I do like to fish, but have never hunted in my life - never even pulled the trigger on a gun anywhere. Nor have I ever written an article about hunting. I am, however, an avid bird watcher, as you can see in this previous video
"Brian the Hunter" I like that, though. And my wife will get a kick out of it.


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I am going to show you how to hack a voice changer to use as a digital input for an Arduino project. I leave the output or reaction up to you.
Step 1: What you'll need
You will need
- A voice changer module. (8$ at Wallymart)
- A 741 opamp ic.
- an LED of choice (not necessary, but provides a cute little visual input that things are working, and will provide clues as to how to change the circuit into a LED light organ.)
- a resistor for your led (220 ohms - 1 k will work alright, you only need this if you are using the LED)
- some hookup wire.
- Soldering iron and solder
- wire snips
Step 2: Open 'er up
Start by removing the battery cover and batteries as there are two screws hiding under the batteries.
Flip the unit over and remove the other two long screws. You can leave the belt clip intact. The two short screws can be left in even though I didn't. They hold the switch in position and removing them will only mean that you will need to line it up again later. Learn from my mistakes and leave them in.
There, four screws out (plus one for the battery cover) and you should be able to look inside.
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Economist Deirdre McCloskey to Speak at Pomona College
Economist Deirdre McCloskey, author of Bourgeois Dignity: Why Economics Can't Explain the Modern World (2010), will deliver three public talks at Pomona College on Thursday, October 13, the last of which is the plenary lecture. The schedule is as follows:
- "Bourgeois Virtues" at 11 a.m. in Carnegie Hall, Room 109 (425 N. College Ave., Claremont)
- "A New Woman's View of Gender in the Academy" at noon in Walker Lounge (Walker Hall, 700 N. College Way, Claremont)
- "Bourgeois Dignity: Why Economics Can't Explain the Modern World" at 4:15 p.m., in the Hahn Building, Room 101 (420 N. Harvard Ave., Claremont).
In Bourgeois Dignity, McCloskey turns her attention to 17th- and 18th-century Europe to reconsider the birth of the industrial revolution and the rise of capitalism. According to McCloskey, our modern world was not the product of new markets and innovations, but rather the result of shifting opinions about them. During this time, talk of private property, commerce and even the bourgeoisie itself radically altered, becoming far more approving and flying in the face of prejudices several millennia old.
According to the Boston Globe, "Deirdre McCloskey is an outrageously prolific and always fascinating economist and writer...Bourgeois Dignity is only the latest chapter in what has to be one of the most interesting scholarly careers in America today."
Prior to Bourgeois Dignity, McCloskey wrote Bourgeois Virtues: Ethics for an Age of Commerce (2007). She is the author of 14 books, seven co-edited volumes and nearly 400 articles. McCloskey is professor of economics, history, English and communication, and adjunct professor of philosophy at the University of Illinois, Chicago. She also holds an appointment as guest professor of economic history at the University of Gothenburg, Sweden. She is currently engaged in a major scholarly project investigating the history and ethical content of modern capitalism, arguing that capitalism "nourishes lives of virtue."
Pomona College Professor of Economics Glenn Hueckel used The Bourgeois Virtues: Ethics for an Age of Commerce in his critical inquiry class, and assigned students to write letters to her in reaction to her arguments, two of which were sent to her. "Within three hours, she replied with very generous notes to each of the students…and expressed her interest in my class. That correspondence led, through her subsequent exchanges, to her upcoming visit on Oct. 13," Hueckel said.
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