text:
|Thread Tools
|Display Modes
Question for Intact Guys
Okay, you never-been-cut intact guys. I have a few questions for you that I am curious about.
1) Have you ever seen/touched/experienced a restored penis in real life?
2) Do you consider restored penises more similar to intact (never-been-cut) or do you consider them more similar to cut dicks?
I applaud your dedication to the intactivist movement and all that (blahblahblah) but it seems to me that some of you harbor a bit of contempt for restored guys, that you are of the opinion we are just cut guys with a bit of extra stretched skin, and that our restored dicks can't measure up to your perfect weenises.
Before you cry foul, just let me remind you that some of us don't like to be called ruined broomstick dicks or mutilated or all the other things I've been seeing lately on this forum. Some of us are of the opinion that cut dicks are ice cream, and restored or intact are ice cream with all the toppings. In other words, we don't feel we were ruined, we only wish to improve what we have and enjoy it more.
There's no denying that circumcision is stupid and damaging and that sex feels better with a nice, long, rolling shaft of supple, sensitive foreskin, but being a bi guy, and having had sex with cut guys and as a cut guy, I can assure you that it was good. It's just better with the skin on. (Yes, I have been with intact guys, too!)
There's just a point where I start feeling like "Come on! Give it a rest!"
Re: Question for Intact Guys
Strangely enough, at this point in time, I'm more likely to get involved with someone who tells me they've restored. I doubt I'd be able to tell without closer investigation. The lack of frenulum (which connects the prepuce to the glans) and lack of frenar band (rings of muscles in the prepuce), even the damage to the mucosa would give it away to my eyes and fingers. The awareness of the situation we are forced to live with would be a strong deciding factor, knowing to do something about it somehow erotic.
I think this "perfect ween[ies]" thing is part of your dissatisfaction with what was done to you. Remember, there is psychological harm involved, too. Honestly, before you get too cranky, think about it. I'm not and haven't said anything that you shouldn't have read before. That mutilated guys are at only 25% statistic is not mine but from a study that is crucial to the intactivist movement.
I personally think that the difficulties are greatly under-rated. It can't be easy waking up to the truth and seeing that your "manhood" has been so greatly damaged. Most guys don't even see the scars nor keratinisation. I applaud you in your progress to recovery. I just can't lie about the situation.
I think it is essential that all mutilated males should restore their "foreskin". Resoration is a psychological _and_ physical process. I think mutilated males who are restoring are more "men" than the ones that aren't. Does that make you feel any better at all about how I feel about it?
I realise that its difficult to face but when the chips are down, these are the facts we're going to have to educate people about if we are ever to stop this abuse: 1, "circumcision" (and I _HATE_ to use that word) _IS_ routine male genital mutilation, you were _mutilated_; 2, RMGM ablates the most sensative parts of the penis, no denying it, they are gone (and this is from a number of studies that intactivists rely on, both physical and functional); and 3, RMGM impairs the proper function of the penis - studies have shown they are more like a "broom stick".
Look, I know it makes you cross. It probably makes you sick or just plain furious. I'm here to tell you that I feel the same! There isn't a single time I've seen a mutilated penis that I didn't wish death upon the butchers that did it; not a single time.
I know you need to feel that you are okay with yourself and that you are working to improve things - you will survive and you will improve things. Unfortunately, if we are ever to stop this babarity, we need to draw a hard line. We're up against the wall without a hope otherwise. You know its wrong, I know its wrong, we all need to understand just how wrong it is.
If you continue to deny the significance of studies like the fine-touch test then what hope do we have of convincing the pro-mutilators? They are simply going to say that all a mutilated child needs to do is restore and they've got everything they need and that is the position you are encouraging.
There is a world of difference. It is the most villanous and brutal evil that we have to acknowledge and heal ourselves of. We live in a world that tolerates routine torture and mutilation. It pretends that everything is okay and lies to us that we are free. Don't think you are alone in being affected by this ignorance, it has struck us all and even hopes to be sure of this.
If we are to win then we need to make people see that it is true, that they have been forced to accept only 25% of what they had. I know it is difficult but I think coming to terms with this, the psycological aspect, is something you have yet to complete as part of your restoration. In fact, it is something you are going to have to manage for the rest of your life.
I'm going to state that restoration _is_ important. It is important because it gives back to you a great deal of the mobility functionality that you have lost. It reconditions what you have left so that it also functions as well as it can and protects against further wear. I'm just _not_ going to lie to you by pretending that the ventral scar is anything other than what it is, for example.
If the intactivist movement continues, we are going to find more and more reason to show how RMGM is an incredible harm, you are going to have to work through that with us. This is all a part of what was "accepted" when you were mutilated and what you chose to see when you began to restore.
I'm not your enemy. The enemy is the butchers who would have you believe that you have lost nothing of importance. I know that at the very least, you know that that is not true.
I'd like to add, just quickly, that I used the term "broken broomstick" in relation to all males in our society. It is how I feel our society expects males to be. I definately did not mean any specific offense by it. I refer to the "average" female (the expected behaviour) as a "meaningless chattle-hole" if it makes you feel better to know that I view them poorly, equally.
Re: Question for Intact Guys
Do the ends justify the means?
You condemn the medical establishment for breaking their oath of "doing no harm" while at the same time, commiting the same crime yourself on a psychological level to men who have already been victimized.
You are entitled to your opinion, but I do not share it.
Cut men can be perfectly satisfying and exciting lovers. They can be satisfied and enjoy their sex lives. The remarkable thing is that circumcision does not destroy the man and it does not ruin the penis. If it were truly as you think it is, circumcision would have faded long ago, an unbearable and awful yoke. The crux is that most circumcised men are perfectly happy being circumcised, even when they are educated and understand what was done. My experience is that sex was good before and it is better now.
I hate circumcision as much as you-- perhaps more so, for actually having suffered it-- but don't lecture me about coming to grips with my losses or whatever nonsense. How condescending! I have had to deal with all these issues on a very personal, painful level. For you, it is just a mental exercise. You have not experienced it on a personal level, and judging from some of your posts, you obviously do not know everything there is to know abstractly either.
I think it is a mistake to draw a hard line. You are going to alienate alot of people who simply don't buy into the whole ruined forever thing and never will. Except for some extreme cases of Frankenstein dick, most circumcisions are pretty much 90% reversible with some dedicated restoration.
But that, in a nutshell, is the conflict between restoration and intactivism. "If it can be reversed, why not cut them? They can always restore later if they don't like it." Well, the answer is, it's not COMPLETELY reversible, and it takes a long time to do it... but let's not go overboard, overcompensating for this conundrum, because it is very easy to dismiss "nutcases" and the old saying still holds true, "You catch more flies with honey than you do vinegar."
When I first started restoring, years and years ago, I was horrified by the "lost list" and the extreme negativity that the intactivist movement showed toward cut men and restoring. In their zeal, they didn't bat an eye throwing cut and restoring men under the bus. Whatever their motives, it is not right to victimize one set of men to save another. I guess they figure we are already "ruined" so why bother with us... but it's just not right. It's not the reality and it makes them just as bad as the pro-circers, in a way. Both are doing harm, one to the body, the other to the psyche.
I hope you take my message to heart. Don't be a victimizer. A spiritual injury can be just as painful as a physical one and is often much more cruel.
This is a website devoted to healing and repairing the damage of circumcision. It is not your personal soapbox, nor are you the most educated or experienced member here. I have already made note of several factual errors you are trying to disseminate as gospel. You need to do less reading on the intactivist websites, interact with us real guys here and get a broader view of the whole issue. This is shades of gray, not black and white. Not all dicks are created, circumcised or restored equally.
Re: Question for Intact Guys
1) No, never. REPULSIVE things.
2) Not even close. This is why I'm here in support of this movement. "Duh..."
No contempt to restored guys at all. Also, it's SO not about comparing dicks either. It's simply about keeping things real.
Uh... the broomstick accusation does not apply to me. Though circumcision should not be called anything else but what it is; forced genital mutilation.
It's not about making guys feel "ruined," it's about not sugar-coating the truth, that people see the reality and that the forced circumcision of children actually stop.
Obviously, some guys WANT to be circumcised. Are they "ruined?" That all depends on what your definition of "ruined" is. I think the question is similar to asking, do tattoos "ruin?" Different strokes for different folks. Some chicks dig tattoos, others don't. Bottom line; it's fucked up to tattoo your kids.
And it's not all about how much "better" one dick is or the other. Well, at least to me. To me, it's the same as above. For better or worse, circumcision disfigures a person's body from what was already perfect.
It's one thing to give a kid a plain ice-cream cone; it's completely another to get an ice-cream cone "with all the trimmings" and make it a point to bite off all the trimmings before giving it to jr.
"Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has." ~Margaret Mead
Re: Question for Intact Guys
Its a very different battle, those of us in the infirmary (the mutilated) and those of us on the front line (intactivists).
I'm glad you're fighting for yourself. Unfortunately, there _is_ absolute and having it recognised is the only thing that will win this war.
Re: Question for Intact Guys
How exactly would you know about what you've never experienced? And who cares what you call them?
Completely irrelevant. ON with the discussion please...
I'm sorry, but it doesn't sound like you know anything about penile anatomy, as not all circumcised men have lost their frenulums, and not all have suffered the same damage to the mucosa. From an aesthetic point of view, some circumcision jobs are actually better than others...
You shouldn't assume every guy out there is going to be devastated that they were circumcised.
Again, some guys don't actually have it all that bad. But then, you couldn't tell because you're intact, could you...
It's not "essential" that circumcised males restore their "foreskin" as you call it, anymore than it is "essential" that intact males go circumcise themselves.
No, that a circumcised man "restore" doesn't make him a better man; it's realizing what has happened to him, decide it's not going to phase him and realize it's a fucked up thing to do to children. What he decides to do, whether it be to restore or remain in his state is secondary.
Circumcision IS mutilation, and studies "show" all the damage that is done. But all "studies" can do is give you perspective. Studies don't show the degree of damage each male tested underwent. They study different men and then come to a generalization.
Just like female circumcisions, not all male circumcisions are the same, and not all circumcised guys have the same loss of sensitivity. Some guys have, others haven't.
You're also assuming EVERY man out there was mutilated as a child; some men chose circumcision for themselves. Regardless of what "studies say," is that really "mutilation" if a man was circumcised and OK with it?
Who on this board are you trying to convince that circumcision is wrong and causes damage?
I've said it on another post, but people here ALREADY know it's wrong. The choir doesn't need preaching to.
People don't want to know their losses, what they can't restore, they're already aware of that.
They're here to find out what they CAN restore and how.
They don't need someone reminding them of what they already know.
That "that the intactivist movement relies upon is that it just _isn't_ as good" IS a sad fact. But you know what is ALSO a fact, but since the intactivist movement can't rely on it, they prefer not to think about it?
That no, not all cut guys have lost all that sensitivity. Circumcision may harm, and the damage could be really "bad," but not always.
If this were true, then circumcision would have ended a long time ago.
I think it's a waste of time to preach to anyone about how much bad sex is for circumcised guys. The truth is, you don't really know! Sensitivity tests can only tell you so much. But how can these tests actually test for satisfaction?
I think it would be better for us to focus on the crux of the matter, and that is that circumcision IS disfiguring, it is non-medical cosmetic surgery and it is unethical to impose it on children.
I don't think we're going to get anywhere trying to convince circumcised males sex just isn't that good for them.
It's one thing to pretend to know what you're talking about, another one to actually know.
The more self-righteous you portray yourself, the less respect people on this forum are going to have for you.
You go to far to assume you know what cobra "accepted" and what he "chose to see."
Mew, you need to do further research. Before you present "facts" that restorers need to accept, they need to be correct first.
Also, don't assume you know what cobra is thinking. In American English, we call that "pretentious."
"Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has." ~Margaret Mead
Re: Question for Intact Guys
No, there is NOT absolute.
Not recognizing THAT is shooting yourself in your intactivist foot.
Now go do some research on circumcision, synechia and the frenulum kid, you're botherin' me.
(And I think I'm not the only one...)
"Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has." ~Margaret Mead
Re: Question for Intact Guys
Demanding an end to RMGM is demanding an absolute. The Declarations of Human Rights are a series of absolutes.
I think I understand now far better why year after year, our cause achieves nothing and we slowly drift backward.
Around and around and around. Blind in the fog.
Re: Question for Intact Guys
While demanding that the needless mutilation of children end, and that the Declaration of Human Rights are absolutes, what kind of circumcision a man ends up with, and how much "damage" he has suffered, real or imagined, are not.
You think you "understand" why we "achieve nothing" and slowly "drift backward?"
Is it that we don't lie, exaggerate and blow out of proportion the "harms" of circumcision?
Or is it that people are turned off by the fact that quite a lot of vocal intactivists DO?
I wouldn't go as far as to say our cause has "achieved nothing" and "drifts slowly backward," as if you look at history, the movement has come a long way!
From 90% to about 50% in the US... that's quite a lot!
This last year the MGMBill actually managed to get heard in the state of Massachusetts, the closest any bill's ever gotten to actually becoming law.
Once again your information is inaccurate.
BOTTOM LINE: I can see what you're trying to say, mew.
Exaggeration undermines our credibility.
But remember that this statement can apply to both intactivists and restoration advocates alike.
"Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has." ~Margaret Mead
Re: Question for Intact Guys
Circumcision is perpetuated because its ill effects are not that common among young men. At the age when men are starting families, the likelihood is that they think as you said, there is no harm in circumcision because sex is good. There are exceptions, as can be seen by the young guys in this forum, but generally, young guys are happy with sex, cut or not. By the time men reach the age where the harm of circumcision really kicks in, it is too late for the next generation.
Your reality is not my reality. I accept that I lost a lot by being circumcised. I have experienced tremendous improvements by restoring my foreskin. I am looking forward to even more improvements as I continue to restore.
"All that is necessary for the triumph of evil is that good men do nothing." Edmund Burke
See my other profile at RestoringForeskin.org and my blog at RestoringTally and my Facebook page and Celebrating Foreskin Tumblr.
|Thread Tools
|Display Modes
Linear Mode


text:
The Daily Prophet
Total immersion into the world of Harry Potter
Posts filtered on Category
Will Ron live or die in Deathly Hallows?
I have always wondered what will happen to Ron Weasley at the end of the series. It seems as if there are clues that predict his fate throughout the books. I pray that Ron's off handed comment about his tea leaves reading, "Die, Ron, Die!" do not come true, but I have always had an […] [Read More]
Who are you and what have you done with Hermione Granger?
As I wait with baited breath for Order of the Phoenix, I have begrudgingly accepted the fact that the movies will stray from canon in the Harry Potter series. I am not thrilled with this, but I have accepted it. (If you have low expectations you are never disappointed.) Here is the new domestic trailer: […] [Read More]
Weasley is our King!
A red-haired boy sits with Harry Potter on his first trip into the magical world of Hogwarts. Ron Weasley becomes the fast friend of our hero; he provides valuable knowledge of the Wizarding World to Harry and Hermione alike. He has his moments of glory– the wizard chess match, Quidditch Keeper, prefect– and provides a […] [Read More]
Analyzing the book art
I have had time to digest the three book covers and now that I can finally catch my breath without breathing into a paper bag, it's time to really comment on them. Thanks Tom S, for pointing out that the creature on Harry's back is holding the sword on the Bloomsbury children's book cover. I will start tonight […] [Read More]
Deathly Hallows book art released!!!!
I am jumping up and down in my chair today!!!!!! (I have annoyed my co-workers sufficiently and it's not even 9:00 AM!) Scholastic and Bloomsbury have simultaneously released the book cover images for Deathly Hallows! They are awesome! Click on these thumbnails to see larger photos. Scholastic features a gold cover (I predicted that since […] [Read More]
The importance of the wedding of Bill and Fleur in Deathly Hallows
I have mentioned before, as have many others who theorize about Harry Potter, that there are alchemical themes running through Rowling's novels. It is important to realize that alchemy was not all about producing gold. True alchemists were also interested in spiritual enlightenment and the journey was a difficult one. Alchemists, fearing a backlash from […] [Read More]

subset: commoncrawl


text:
Websites of Interest
The Self & Soul Center
is a 25 acre nature preserve devoted to spiritual
psychology, authentic movement, personal and group renewal, located in
Talent, Oregon
Click here for link
"Your can learn to use your anger as a healing tool, one that helps you to grow
in awareness, strengthen emotionally, and deepen your sense of inner and
interpersonal peace. That is anger's deepest purpose. That's the gift of
anger." ~
Marcia Cannon
, author of
The Gift of Anger
Click here for link
Joy Hosey
is a Relationship Guide & Coach who educates and supports
couples in how to create thriving long-term intimacy. With over 25 years of
body-mind-soul training, she lives what she teaches. She writes, speaks,
teaches and facilitates on a variety of relationship-based topics (including the
Enneagram for couples) and has a private practice in Ashland, Oregon
Click here for link
Betsy Lewis
, social media consultant extraordinaire!
Click here for link
Carl Marsak
regularly leads Enneagram workshops in Ashland, Mt. Shasta,
and other locations in the U.S., Europe and Asia. He is also available for
presentations to corporations and small businesses, church groups, classes,
political organizations and social gatherings.
Click here for link
Hugo Schwyzer
, author, speaker, professor ~ shattering gender myths
Click here for link
The Good Men Project
is a website offering various points of view on the
subject of masculinity
Click here for link
Mark Brady
, PhD, blogs about social neuroscience and how easily good
brains can go bad without us even realizing it.
Click here for link


text:
Virtuoso Sponger Proxy API
The OpenLink Virtuoso Sponger Proxy turns a web resource into RDF, which is useful in Ajax and other apps. This can be done through the service endpoint, essentially just concatenate the service endpoint URI with a resource URI and you will get the RDF.
rdf, rdf+xml, rdf+n3, rdf+turtle, or rdf+ttl
Followers (1)
Developers (0)
Sorry, no developers found for this API.
API Mashups (0)
Sorry, no mashups for this API.
Source Code
Sorry, no source code for this API.
Sorry, no resources found for this API.
Developers (0)
Comments (1)
Thats a very nice api , i have used it many a times and no hazards at all.
<A HREF="http://www.tradebit.com/filedetail.php/126427838-adwords-analyzer-downlo... analyzer
Followers (1)
Sorry, no mashups for this API.


text:
Large Cast Stone Classic Urns - 2 pk.
Item #: 719166 | Model #: 65895 |
We're sorry, this item is not available in your selected Club. Check another Club
About this item
This pair of urns welcome guests to a warm and cozy outdoor environment.
Solid cast stone urns will add beauty and value to your home or business and last for years to come.
Curbside Delivery Information via common carrier
Assembled Country
Component Country


text:
Avery steps down as executive directory of Character Counts!
After 11 years of service, Cla Avery is stepping down from his role as executive director of Character Counts! in Chaves County.
Terri Douglass, president of Character Counts!, and Judge Alvin Jones, a member of the organization, expressed their appreciation for Avery's work, and presented him with an engraved plaque honoring his years of service and dedication to the organization during a press conference Tuesday morning. Douglass and Jones also announced Tim Fuller as the new executive director of the organization.
Describing Avery as a wonderful spokesman for the organization in the community, Jones said, "I've Login to read more
Related Posts
Leave a Reply
You must be logged in to post a comment.
« Event raises sex trafficking awareness Roswell Refuge holds its Purple Ribbon Dinner »


text:
Antique German Christmas Ornament Mercury Glass Parrot Clip On Germany Vintage
This is another early German Christmas ornament from the same estate. The parrot is an unusual bird and the colors are great. The parrot measures 4 inches long without the tail. Some of the tail "feathers" have been cut. Looks like the spring has been reglued. But I believe all the parts are original to the early 1900's ornament. The clip is no longer strong but still works. No breaks in the glass. Please feel free to ask any questions. Be sure to check out all my ornaments as I am happy to combine shipping for a discount.


text:
The online buzz about Twitter's IPO is huge. But another IPO announced the same day might be a safer bet — the largest hotel chain, Hilton Worldwide.
Will Twitter's IPO be a flameout or a hit? It's way too early to tell. Social brands can boom and bust so easily.
But for those who're skittish about investing in a stock that could turn into another Groupon, Hilton is everything Twitter is not: old, established, diversified, and rich in hard assets.
We have yet to see the filing for Twitter's IPO, so many details about Twitter's business operations remain undisclosed at this moment. But enough is known that it's worth taking a look at how these two businesses' public offerings compare:
Hilton: Nearly 100.
Twitter: 7.
Twitter — virtual.
Hilton — brick and mortar.
Hilton: Based on the IPO filing for up to $1.25 billion in shares, and percent of the company that will be offered to the public, Hilton has an estimated $30 billion valuation.
Twitter: $15 billion valuation or more, depending on who you ask.
Hilton: 125 million a year, 38 million of them members of Hilton's loyalty program HHonors.
Twitter: In a blog post, the company recently said it has 200 million active users.
Hilton: $9.4 billion.
Twitter: $583 million in 2013 ad revenue, eMarketer estimates.
Twitter: one.
Hilton: Ten, including Embassy Suites and DoubleTree. That diversity helps shield Hilton from problems that might crop up in any one of its hotel chains.
Form of IPO filing:
Hilton: Public.
Twitter: Secret. Twitter is taking advantage of new IPO filing rules to make its first filing confidential. This allows the company to start talking to investors without sharing its financial details with the public. Which makes you wonder how creative they've gotten with accounting for this filing.
Hilton's secret weapon for growth
Where Hilton really shines compared to Twitter is in its growth strategy and the sophistication of its growth plan. While Twitter continues to grapple with how to monetize its audience — without pissing off users and driving them away with too many ads — Hilton has more than 665,000 hotel rooms open now, 170,000 of which opened in the past five years. Another 176,000 hotel rooms are in development, the most of any hotel chain.
Hilton also has a fulcrum for growth Twitter can't access: franchising. Many hotel visitors probably don't know this, but most large hotel chains are franchises, with each unit individually owned. And Hilton's franchisees know what they're doing. Hilton reports its franchised units earn more than the company-owned hotels.
Franchising means Hilton needs less growth capital, as franchisees put up much of the money to open new hotels. Hilton is plowing more resources into franchising and has grown this segment of its business nearly 40 percent over five years.
The IPO timing is also good for Hilton because hotel stocks including rivals Marriott and Hyatt have been doing well. For Twitter, well, the social-media IPO track record of late has been more mixed. We'll see if investors are still feeling traumatized after Facebook's IPO mess.
- Page 1 / 2
- Continue


text:
Editorial: Williams gets to work on plan for Huntington
Huntington voters chose a new mayor last week to lead a city with great challenges and great opportunities.
City Councilman Steve Williams, who won 60 percent of the vote to defeat incumbent Kim Wolfe, will take office in January. Over the coming weeks, he plans to put together a broad-based transition team, focus closely on the city's finances and lay the groundwork for new economic development efforts.
Those are all important objectives.
In his campaign, Williams often talked about making Huntington an "exceptional city." That might sound like a dreamy idea for a city that has struggled for a half century with population loss and business flight. But Huntington has many strengths -- a growing university, a re-emerging downtown, and a strong medical community, just to name a few. Also, a host of community groups are at work to improve the area's quality of life and strengthen neighborhoods with health, recreation, economic development and arts initiatives.
Williams is right to form a transition team that taps into all of that energy, from business and labor organizations to neighborhood and civic groups.
But it is also critical to come up with a reasonable and accurate financial plan for the budget the new mayor will present in February.
Over the past decade, this is where previous administrations have always stumbled. The city's tax revenue streams are sensitive to the economy, and overestimating income and underestimating expenses has resulted in many budget "surprises" in the past.
Moreover, the city of Huntington begins its budget process with a big challenge -- it takes about 25 percent of the city's revenues to support the police and firefighter pension funds. That means any hiccup in that process can have dramatic consequences.
Williams said this week he plans to use resources at Marshall and the state to help develop the best projections possible and plan accordingly. Williams' experience as a businessman, legislator and city manager should help in this area.
The mayor-elect also has a longer-term plan to focus on three business develop zones -- downtown, the Hal Greer Boulevard corridor and the Central City area -- that all have potential to attract new business. Success with business development is the real antidote to the city's financial challenges.
Developing a communitywide vision, a sound financial plan and a roadmap for growth are all good steps for Huntington's future.
The Herald-Dispatch welcomes your comments on this article, but please be civil. Avoid profanity, obscenity, personal attacks, accusations of criminal activity, name-calling or insults to the other posters. Herald-dispatch.com does not control or monitor comments as they are posted, but if you find a comment offensive or uncivil, hover your mouse over the comment and click the X that appears in the upper right of the comment. If you do not want your comment to post to your personal Facebook page, uncheck the box below the comment.


text:
GeForce 4 Ti 128 on Mandrake 8.2 ???
Can anyone help me on installing the GeForce 4 ti 128 drivers on a mandrake 8.2 plz ? I asked the question a while before, but nobody could help me or wanted to help me :(
Download NVchooser off the driver page.
Run it (sh NVchooser.sh should do that for you)
Download the files it tells you to.
Install them. If it recommends normal .rpm files, then rpm -ivh NVIDIA_kernel* followed by rpm -ivh NVIDIA_GLX*, both run from the directory you saved the RPM files to, will do that. If it recommends .srpm or .src.rpm files, then running rpmbuild --rebuild or rpm --rebuild on the .srpm or .src.rpm file will create a normal .rpm that you can rpm -ivh. Do the kernel before the GLX.
Thanx, but I already did that. The problem here is that the Geforce 4 ti is not known in the video cards list from mandrake 8.2 and in a first stage it instals a VGA Generic driver. Afterwards, I don't know what to do to get Geforce 4 Ti activated (or what ever you call this operation). Even after having installed the rpm's from nvidia.
I already installed the drivers for a Geforce 2 on a computer with a Geforce 2. I managed easily to do this because the Geforce 2 is known by Mandrake 8.2.
On the other hand, I installed Mandrake 9 but I'm not satisfied by it because of several bugs when using it. And also, I couldn't manage to instal the drivers for the Geforce 4 Ti. Maybe that video card is just not what I thought it was to be :( but still, it works fine under Microsoft Windows and that's not what I intend to use in a near future. So, the day I'll manage to instal my new video card, both 2D display and 3D acceleration functionning, I'll never use M$ Windows again. :D
So the problem isn't with the nVidia drivers...
You have to install X version 4. 3.3.6 (which might be the default for generic VGA cards) will not work, this is probably your problem. What does X -version tell you?
Edit: Did you change the /etc/X11/XF86Config-4 file, like the README says to do? That should, assuming you do have X version 4 or greater, do the "change".
reducer: There are full installation instructions in the README, available from the driver download page.
Of course I edited the file. But I believe that my video card has to be recognized by X server for the 2D display before the nvidia drivers can work, am I right or not ? If so, that's why I cannot instal my Geforce 4 ti under Mandrake 8.2 because in Mandrake 8.2 you only have Geforce, Geforce 2, Geforce 2 DDR and Geforce 3. But no Geforce 4. So I cannot initialise my video board. Correct me if I'm wrong. ;)
oups, you said X 126.96.36.199 ? Does the version of X gives the video card choices ? I've got 4.2.x.x, can this be the reason of my troubles ? Where can I get the latest version ?
Thank you for your quick reply :D
What card type should I choose when I'm configuring the display drivers according to you ? I can choose the following different drivers, nevertheless I've tried them all with no success :
- NVIDIA|Geforce
- NVIDIA|Geforce 256 (generic)
- NVIDIA|Geforce DDR (generc)
- NVIDIA|Geforce2 DDR (generic)
- NVIDIA|Geforce2 Integrated (generic)
- NVIDIA|Geforce3 (generic)
They all reported the folowing error :
(EE) No device detected
Meanwhile, the only one who matches my card under linux is the following : VGA generic :( which is very slow.
I'm worried, because I'm starting to believe I haven't got the right card, still it works perfectly under microsoft windows and there it is recognized as a Geforce 4 Ti 4200.... etc etc...
Maybe this will help you help me ;)
It really doesn't matter which one you pick; they all choose the opensource "nv" driver. Unfortunately, the GeForce 4 family of cards isn't supported by the version of the "nv" driver that shipped with Mandrake 8.2; the only 2D driver that supports it with the version of X you have is the vesa driver. However, this doesn't matter, as you'll be changing over to use the accelerated "nvidia" driver that you downloaded, which fully supports the GeForce 4 family in 2D and 3D.
Have you downloaded and run NVchooser.sh from the NVIDIA driver download page? Have you followed the instructions in the README and sucessfully installed the NVIDIA_kernel and NVIDIA_GLX RPMs? Have you modified your /etc/X11/XF86Config-4 file to load "glx" and the "nvidia" driver?
I'll try all this tomorrow again (I really want to make this work :D ), following exactly the instructions this time. Meanwhile, I thank you for you're support and for all your efforts.
Thanks !
I found what was wrong in my installation. It was easier than I thought. The problem was that once the nvidia rpm's installed and the XF86Config-4 file edited as said in the manual, there was still a modifiction missing in that configuration file. That modification has not been done automaticaly by the system because the Video Card is not recognized by Mandrake 8.2. Well, here is the solution :
You have to specify after having changed every line in the XF86Config-4 file the Device used by your Screen setting in the "Screen section".
Here's the sample of my XF86Config-4 configuration file for those who don't want to lose any more time searching for a solution installing their new and beautiful GeForce 4 ;) :
first of all you have the X server have to load the GLX acceleration, this is done by specifying the folowing line in the
' Section "modules" '
Load "glx" #just add this line in the Module section
Then you have to specify wich card you have and wich driver to use, this is done in the ' Section "device" ' by replacing the existing configuration by the following :
Identifier "Geforce4" #this identifer can ben whatever you like
VendorName "unknown" #just write whatever you like lol
BoardName "unknown" #idem
Driver "nividia" #here you must write "nvidia"
Till here it is like in the manual or README file distributed by Nvidia. But now comes the clue (or whatever you call this :D, I'm sorry, my english is not very good). The identifier "Geforce" you have written in the ' Section "Device" ' is used by the screen configuration. As I understood, the screen configuration is given for your video board and so I thought that I maybe had to give the indentifier name somewhere. And it was what I thought !! God I'm good ! :D
Here is what you have to do :
In the ' Section "screen" ' just go to the line beginning with "Device" and write down "Geforce4" between the brackets. In fact, there, the X server uses the string you used as Identifier in the ' Section "device" ' and so you have to specifie it there to to make the X server know what video card you use for that specific screen configuration.
Here is what you should have if you've used "Geforce4" as identifier (note : if you used another identifier name, you just have to use that other particular name here).
Section "screen"
Identifier "screen1" #by default so called.
Device "Geforce4" #as used in the Section "Device"
... just leave the rest of the section as it was.
Now you save the whole operation, exit your root user and start X by typing "startx". There it is ! You are now able to install UT2003 (or whatever you want lol) and play play play play ! By the way you can notice the difference in speed when you move a window. It's the prove that even the 2D display has been updated.
What do we say ? WE LOVE LINUX !!!!!! Yeah ! :p
See ya !
|All times are GMT -5. The time now is 03:12 PM.
Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.7.1
Copyright ©2000 - 2015, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.
Copyright ©1998 - 2014, nV News.


text:
Inspire or Stifle? Reconsider the Purpose of CriticismArticle 19 Feb 2014
Your critique of a colleague's work has the power to shut them down or motivate them further. Even offhand observations can stick in someone's mind and be misinterpreted as displeasure or praise.
We all need to consider our intentions behind offering a suggestion or comment in a professional atmosphere. Are you trying to bend things towards your own expectations? Are you hoping to make a project better? Or maybe you're just trying to be heard in a busy work environment? All are valid, human responses, and you can make an argument for acting upon any of them. But remaining oblivious to the motivations behind your critiques may cause unnecessary turmoil — and that's easily avoidable.
Paying It Forward
At the core of criticism, there should always be an intent to assist. If you clearly understand your colleague's mission, then offering a suggestion (whether prompted or not) is ideally an action meant to help them accomplish it. This is the kind of social investment that pays dividends when it's time for your work to go under the microscope. And yet, it's not about establishing a quid pro quo arrangement where you give a helpful note and expect one in return. When you're paying it forward, you don't wait for a tip.
The point of criticism is aligning your vision with other creatives and helping them see additional possibilities for achieving a targeted result. Sometimes that means pointing out a serious shortcoming in their strategy — which can often be the most helpful critique. But even then, your intent should be focused on their goal as if it were your own. If you don't know what it is, ask; if they don't know what it is, then you've just helped by pointing that out.
Love is Tough
The truth hurts sometimes, especially when there's a lot of emotion invested in a project that just won't come together. When it's time to offer a dose of reality, tact is key. It's too easy to justify harsh comments by claiming "tough love", which is a convenient shorthand for intentionally withholding your empathy. The "love" part of this kind of advice has to be offered as well, no matter how levelling some feedback may be.
There will always be creatives out there who need to learn lessons the hard way, but that doesn't absolve you of the responsibility to exercise a bit of diplomacy and consider the best way to share your criticism. The onus of sensitivity doesn't fluctuate with the severity of critique. Be honest, straightforward, and mindful (i.e. a professional).
Open Communication
Good communication is at the heart of smooth collaboration, and never is it more necessary to communicate effectively than when pointing out perceived failings in another's work. There's no way to fully anticipate how your feedback will be received, though tip-toeing around major issues is never a worthwhile solution — and in some cases, it can even become a setback.
Choose to be proactive instead and meaningfully connect with your collaborators. Check in with how you've helped them, if at all. Open the lines of communication and express your desire to both be better at empowering others while letting them know you're open to receiving their input too. It's a way to set expectations so any critical thoughts get funnelled towards realizing positive potential. The more sincere and tactful our suggestions are, the more constructive our professional learning experiences will be.


text:
Hi there!
I agree with the original post. I think it's a great thread to start, because it will be interesting to see the how Disney will maintain a brand new attraction. I also think it's reasonable for the person posting to feel disappointed if any elements are not functioning properly because they were designed to be there for a purpose: to tell the story and entertain. In any case, they were all the intention of the artists who created the attraction.


text:
Make plans now to attend a summer baseball camp at UGA.
March 5, 2014
ATHENS-----Registration is now open for the 2014 summer baseball camps featuring University of Georgia coach Scott Stricklin and his staff.
The camps aim to keep the player-to-coach ratio very low in order to give each camper the best possible experience and coaching. Spots are limited and are on a first come, first serve basis. Camps are open to any/all entrants (limited only by number and age, grade level, and/or gender). Here are the latest camp options:
June 16-17: Top Dawg Elite Baseball Camp (Ages 13-18)
June 23-26: Summer Camp I (Ages 7-12)
June 26-28: TEAM Camp (High School)
July 7-10: Summer Camp II (Ages 7-12)
August 1-2: Pitchers/Catchers Clinic (Ages 13-18)
August 3-4: Hitting Clinic (Ages 13-18)
August 16-17: Top Dawg Showcase (Ages 13-18)
For more information and to register, please click on the link below:


text:
Passengers from around the Pacific Northwest can't seem to catch a break from mother nature. Storms, especially the ice, halted flights, affecting many travelers, even in the Rogue Valley.
This was the scene at Medford's Rogue Valley International Airport on Thursday. Flight delays, cancellations and headaches.
Randi Gonzales said "Everything in Seattle is canceled for three hours." Lines of people snaked around ticket counters, passengers with looks of disappointment and desperation, trying furiously to rebook their flights. "I've been waiting for a month now, to go home and reunite with friends and family," said Randi Gonzales, "I haven't seen my son in a year and a half." But wintry weather wreaking havoc on Gonzales' long-awaited travel plans. She has been helping care for her grandchildren in Gold Hill. Gonzales had planned to head back to Hawaii on Thursday but mother nature chose not to cooperate. "I'm a little frustrated," said Gonzales. Gonzales' plans took her through Seattle's airport.
Freezing rain forced Sea-tac to shut down for nearly three hours as runways were covered in sheets of ice. Sea-Tac's biggest carrier, Alaska Airlines, and sister airline, Horizon, have canceled at least 310 flights, affecting 29,000 passengers.
"Customers that we're trying to reaccommodate right now, we're getting some some out tonight, some out tomorrow and some being pushed untill Saturday and Sunday," said Brad Tilden, President of Alaska Airlines.
"Having your flight delayed is one thing, but then not being able to make the trip at all is a big let-down. I want to get home really badly," said Gonzales.
Roger Gillespie needs to get to California badly to attend a funeral. "I'm going to a funeral. It's my sister-in-law, we both have cancer," said Gillespie. But the Grants Pass man's Horizon flight to Burbank had an unfortunate stop in Seattle. It was canceled.
"They can't get us on until about the same time tomorrow," said Sharon Rydell, owner of Mountain Monograms in Grants Pass. Even more foiled plans for Sharon Rydell, who was headed to California for a trade show. "They canceled our flight because of weather in San Francisco," she said. United Airlines telling her she won't be able to get to her destination for another 24 hours. The owner of Mountain Monograms in Grants Pass says it's an unwelcome financial hit in an already depressed economy. "There's flights, hotels, everything you pay for and the show itself. So yeah, it's kind of frustrating."


text:
Soaps Boards :: All My Children Forum :: Jack and Erica
Please register and login to be able to post in this message board.
Do you want this marriage to survive?
I think she moved out because of Sean Montgomery arrival,but then as U see she tells Jack she need to stay because of her new show that's was coming out and she needed no DISTRACTION(S),but as of now she has an ATTRACTION of Jeff Martin(The Doc.) they have even kissed each other before her husband knocked on her hotel door,oh by the way Jeff is staying right across the hall from her. He also told Erica he's falling in love with a married woman. Let's see what Erica will do now?
I think that Jack needs a woman who will love HIM. Unfortunately, Erica loves only HERSELF. That's just how it is. I would like to see Jack with Brooke, but since she's leaving the show after 30 years, I don't see that happening. Erica has already been paired with most of the men on the show in one way or another. I liked her with Mike Roy & with Jeremy, way back in the day. I also enjoyed seeing her & Adam got at it, since both characters are so much alike.
come on . erica has been through a lot. her father left her and she was raped and a child and now she finds out the child she aborted wasn't aborted. i speak as a rape victim and whose father left. it takes a lot of years to get over these things and lot of therapy. she does not love herself, right now she thinks she's the only she could count on even though that's not true. erica has been through a lot of mariages because she 's looking for someone tro love her the way her daddy didn't. erica's mom should bought her to therapy. erica needs extensive therapy
That is all true. I just hate that after all these years, the two finally marry and now they are having these problems. All marriages have problems but they survive if the love is strong. I just always felt that Jack was her true love of her life. I wanted them together for so long, and I always felt Jackson understood Erica better than anyone.
Don't get me wrong I like Jack & Erica, I just feel that the storyline has gone south badly. Remember the Banyan Tree wedding ceremony? What happened? I would like to see Jack happy and obviously Erica can't do that, after all she's busy making googly eyes at Jeff all the time, what does she expect Jack to do?
All of you are right in your opinions. I think of jack as the only man that has truly loved Erica. but then, thinking back there was Mike&Jeremy. These men knew exactly who Erica is and was. Jack is the one now that knows all you need to know about the lady and he still loves her. I Think it's about time to let Erica have a husband that she can love and fight with, without her running away scared. It is time for her to be happy and it is time for her to finally grow up. I am so tired of her always blaming others for things going wrong in her life. but there is one thing for sure, this actress knows her stuff. I would give her an award every year for the best character in soap operas and there ARE some good ones in soap opera land. SUSAN LUCCI-----"YOU GO GIRL"
Sunshine you're so right and that is why she needs to be with Jack. THere is so much passion between the two and when they talk to each other they actually 'flirt'.No he is her soulmate and not Jeff. When Jeff kissed her it was 'flat' no passion, sort of like kissing your brother (not in an abnormal way) Honey I would be home so fast your head would spin just knowing Jackson Montgomery was waiting for me. Helloo Erica, honey wake up and smell the coffee.
I think Erica really loves Jack and I really felt bad
I think Erica had more passion with Jack's brother, Travis. Let's bring back Dimitri so he can lock Erica up in the family crypt!!!!!
Please register and login to be able to post in this message board.


text:
Register now for free, or sign in with any of these services:
Keep doing what you're doing, Serena. Finish Rad, then go for the doubles. USA!
Fork. Done.
Stay on the bench, keep resting that knee for next season. The Knicks are done.
No, no, no. RU needs a big in the low post, a banger.
The Nets played at the RAC for a short period of time. We used to get into the games free.
No surprise.
I've never trusted Calipari and would not be surprised if, a few years from now, he takes down Kentucky by getting nailed for some egregious NCAA violations. Yes, Davis is a superb player, but another "one and done." I watched just about every tournament game (thank you Tivo), and the best by far was Lehigh over Duke.
The early rounds were fun because the teams, for the most part, were competitive, but there's no enjoyment watching the final playoff games, especially this one, because they are blowouts. This was a sad loss for Tennessee because it could be Pat Summit's last game. Sorry, but I'd rather see a close game than watch Griner dunk.
He's still out of shape, needs to lose weight.
I've been watching low post players during the NCAA playoffs and believe the missing link for Rutgers is a wide body/banger, like Notre Dame's Cooley or that huge kid from Xavier who took over in the second half to destroy Lehigh (no chuckles. Lehigh did whup Duke). I disagree with Scarlet Scuttlebutt folks who say Coach should get someone who can shoot from the wing. RU needs a super big to complement Judge and Randall. Sorry guys, but so far Jack hasn't shown me much.
No surprise. When you see teammates go at each other (Biruta and Seagears) in the huddle during time out, you know something is wrong. I've been expecting Gil (and Carroll )to leave RU. My guess is that he will transfer to Rhode Island to play for his high school coach, Danny Hurley. I hate to see him go, especially when RU needs bigs.
Tru, my educated guess is that CVS is grooming Tia Jackson to succeed her as RU head coach. It's just a guess, but I've been thinking about this since Tia was hired. Meanwhile, I am now watching Elena Della Donne and Delaware. Very exciting.
I always read the box scores before the text. Erica, Khadijah and Oliver, just three players in double digits. The loss would have been 'way worse without Erica's 28 points. April? 35 minutes, nine points; Nikki? 33 minutes, two points-pitiful. To me, one play epitomized this game. RU, trying to claw its way back from the huge hole dug early in the game, forced a turnover, got the ball, ran the length of the court, had a clear open layup I could have made with my bad knees, and blew it. I don't want to remember who took the shot. Hostile venue? Sure, but the best team won. Gonzaga could have taken this game at the RAC. Next season? RU will have at least four bigs, Erica will be back, but who else can shoot from outside? Gotta be optimistic - GO RU!
RU just might prevail with solid defense. They absolutely must keep Gonzaga from hitting their three point bombs. The Zags will most likely play zone. RU needs to penetrate and not start chucking outside shots. I still can't fathom why RU can't get a break with the NCAA mavens. I can only hope that playing on Gonzaga's home court doesn't hurt RU's confidence. It is never easy. GO RU!
It was predictable. You knew the good times, teamwork, chemistry, would go to hell once Carmelo Anthony returned. It was great while it lasted. Now it's time to get rid of the cancer, at any cost. It's not easy being a Knicks fan.
Hurley may be biding his time, waiting for an offer from Rutgers. Some fans believe there is a vast conspiracy to dump Coach Rice and bring Danny back to the Banks. Just saying.
What a surprise. Rutgers in the same region as UConn. And, they will play lower seeded Gonzaga, always a very good team, essentially on the Zags home court, as the school is in Spokane, WA. Nevertheless, sometimes you do, sometimes you don't know what to expect from RU. The Zags, and everyone else, will focus on RU's inside game. Now, more than ever, someone, anyone has to make those outside shots, and now, more than ever, April has to step up and score.
Actually, what could be extraordinarily exciting in this tournament is a potential match up between Brittany Griner, Baylor and Elena Della Donne, Delaware. But I digress. GO RU!
Finally, I've recovered from the agita caused by RU getting knocked out of the BE tournament by Villanova and am thinking, without emotion, about this past season. It wasn't so bad, not great, but not bad, with some great wins and a lot of bonehead mistakes by the freshmen. Rice is a good coach who did the best he could with his talented, and some not so talented young players. Sometimes it's really tough to rein in kids who want to run and gun when they need to play defense or work in the half court. There appears to be a lack ofchemistry caused by some dissention between a couple of team members, and it seems to involve Seagears, based on my personal observation at games. Coach needs to deal with this. Most of all, RU needs solid physical presence in the low post. I don't know much about Wally Judge except that he has height, but he doesn't look like some of the Big East bangers who gave Biruta grief all season. Coach needs to start looking now for a big man as, rumor has it, he may have a scholarship available if Austin Carroll transfers. I am actually looking forward to next season. GO RU!
kobal, it's there, we see it, but not too many folks can admit it. Watch the movie, "Blue Chips."


text:
Summer In Sylt
Bags are pictured lying close to a roofed wicker chair at the... News PhotoBag,Germany,Horizontal,Lying Down,Roof,Weather,Westerland,WickerPhotographer Alexander KoernerCollection: Getty Images News 2013 Alexander KoernerWESTERLAND, GERMANY - JULY 22: Bags are pictured lying close to a roofed wicker chair at the Brandenburger Beach on July 22, 2013 in Westerland, Germany. The weather forecast, for the next three days, predicts sunny weather with heighs of 30 Celsius for the north of Germany. (Photo by Alexander Koerner/Getty Images)


text:
My baby had diaper rash. What do I do?
My daughter has had a diaper rash for about a week now. It isn't really getting any worse but it isn't getting any better either. I changed diapers because I was using cheap ones and I thought maybe they were irritating her skin. This didn't help. I have been putting desitin on her during her changes but this isn't helping either. I change her diaper about every two hours so I'm pretty sure she gets changed enough. Right now, I'm trying to give her some time for her to dry out really well when I change her diapers. I'm starting to run out of ideas on how to get rid of this thing. Does anyone else have any ideas?
Posted: 09/09/2007 by AlabamaMama2
Mom Answers
Sort by: best answers | most recent answers
41 - 50 of 123 answers
Our doctor said use the equivalent of Maalox on her tush. It worked very well.posted 09/16/2013 by JenaeHays
My son had a really bad diaper rash I couldn't get it to clear up. Until my Grandmother suggested an old remedy. Use a & d ointment with corn starch it worked within a day it was almost gone.posted 09/16/2013 by anm0313
Orabase or kenalog!!!!! It treatment found at you local chemist in the dental section. Clears up the worst happy rash in an hour. Got this tip from a nurse in nicu. They use it for premie babies ;) only downfall is its in small tubes ($8-15) and the biggest tip I can give you when applying is put a dollip on you finger and apply in one fluid motion to affected area, it's a grainy substance so if you wipe over it two or three times it crumbles off :/ but if pu in thick its AMAZING! Creates the perfect barrier. Find I only need to use it once to get rid of the worst affected areas and then apply normal creams xxx hope it helps!posted 09/16/2013 by erikasylvester1
Check with your pediatrician. My daughter had a rash that I thought was just diaper rash. After a month, and 2 different prescriptions, we were referred to a dermatologist. My daughter actually had a staph infection (don't know how or where she got it) that required oral antibiotics & a different prescription ointment. The dermatologist told me to stop using baby wipes because some of the ingredients can be too irritating. Also to give my daughter a luke-warm bath and add about a 1/2 cup of apple cider vinegar to the water. NO BUBBLE BATHS. Within 2 days, most of the rash was gone and I have a much happier baby.posted 09/15/2013 by markmartinfan1971
I use cloth diapers, so desatin and other ointments destroy my diapers. Here is what works for me. 1. Coconut oil is naturally anti fungal. 2. A drop of Lavender oil diluted in a teaspoon of coconut oil is now also antibacterial and soothing. 3. Earth Mama Angel Baby bottom ointment. 4. Ten to one of water to apple cider vinegar to rinse the bottom after using plain water and your hands only to clean the area. 5. After washing, give diapers a dilute vinegar rinse and line dry your diapers in the sun after washing. The sun will kill off any lingering organisms.posted 09/11/2013 by bktrek
Omg.thank you for this advice my daughter has a bad diaper rash idk how i change her every hour i cry when she screams now i know to stop using wipes i use diaper rash creamposted 08/19/2013 by shaysworld
Omg.thank you for this advice my daughter has a bad diaper rash idk how i change her every hour i cry when she screams now i know to stop using wipes i use diaper rash creamposted 08/19/2013 by shaysworld
My son had the same problem I was so upset. I tried using butt paste, then desatin, then I changed to chlorine free diapers, nothing was helping. I even tried just using water instead of wipes, after a week there was no change. Finally I used 100% pure corn starch. First I would make sure he was perfectly clean using cholorine free wipes then I used a hair dryer on the cool setting to make sure he was dry. Then I applied corn starch just like you would baby powder. 12 hours later there was a huge improvement, it's been two days now and the rash is completely gone.posted 07/06/2013 by lovelifebliss
I use desitin and cornstarch !. It works pretty wellposted 04/11/2013 by Kookie2012
I also used everything, my daughter had a terrible butt rash! I even had creams send to me from Poland. Nothing worked. I gave up and just started to use water, I washed her but with water all the time then just let her just lay without the diaper until her butt dries, then don't put anything on your baby butt. you can use any diaper brand you can afford, her rash totally disappeared forever! Now I only use baby wipes brand "pampers" they are working great they are super soft and slippery they don't scrub her butt and give her rash like Huggins did they were terrible they are like a scrubbing paper for my daughters butt and scrub her butt she gets rash from them. I don't use them anymore I only use pampers wipes soon after the rash disappeared from me washing her with just plain water to get rid of the rash. Don't use creams on you baby's butt because you are getting their skin get used to it and when u don't have it or don't put it on they get the rash back because the skin is used itposted 02/25/2013 by Kamila.foxon
Answer this question


text:
- 2010 Standards
- Aesthetic Barriers
- Awards
- Blue Star Memorial Highways
- Classified Landscaped Freeways
- Community ID
- Construction Inspection
- Context Sensitive Solutions
- Erosion Control Toolbox
- Estimating
- Gateway Monuments
- Main Streets
- Mission Bells
- New Product Review
- PS&E Guide
- Publications
- Research
- Roadside Toolbox
- Safety Roadside Rest Area System
- Scenic Highways
- Transportation Art
- Visual Impact Assessment Outlines
- VIA Training
- Water Conservation
- Webinars
Frequently Asked Questions
General Questions and Answers
1. Padlocks
Do we need to add an SSP to direct the Contractor to supply and install padlocks?
No. It is the contractor's responsibility to secure the job site. This includes securing all equipment. Section 5 of the Standard Specifications states:
5-1.37A General
Maintain and protect work until the Department has granted relief from maintenance or accepted the Contract.
2. Growth Regulators
Where did the specifications for growth regulators go?
Growth regulators have been deleted from our specifications. They were not being used by our Contractors.
3. Recycled Water Warning Signs
Where did the specifications and bid item for Recycled Water Warning Signs go?
The bid item for Recycled Water Warning Signs was deleted and the specifications for these signs were moved to Irrigation "General". The labor and materials for these signs is part of the overhead cost for irrigation because they are included in the "General" section of Irrigation.
4. Maintenance Vehicle Pullouts
Where did the specifications for Maintenance Vehicle Pullouts (MVPs) go?
For specifications for Maintenance Vehicle Pullouts, please read Revised Standard Specifications Section 39 Hot Mix Asphalt, and also Standard Special Provision (SSP) 39-1.03L. Remember, this SSP is only intended to be used for projects that do not already include other asphalt work. It the project already includes other roadway asphalt work, then you should simply extend that asphalt work into the areas that include Maintenance Vehicle Pullouts.
Roadside Clearing
1. Specifying Weed Control
How do we now specify weed control work (for Roadside Clearing and Plant Establishment)?
Previously SSP 20-7 was edited to direct the Contractor how to control weeds for Roadside Clearing, and SSP 20-9 was used to indicate how to control weeds during Plant Establishment. With the new July 2013 RSS, how do we specify weed control for Roadside Clearing and Plant Establishment?
In the 2013 Revised Standard Specifications, the plant establishment specification (Section 20-4) says to control weeds per Section 20-1.03C(3). These weed control requirements apply to both initial and ongoing Roadside Clearing, as well as for the Plant Establishment Period. To specify detailed weed control for initial and ongoing roadside clearing, and plant establishment, use the new SSP 20-1.03C as necessary to describe the required work. This SSP will be on the OE server effective November 2013, so no nonstandard approval will be required.
2. Weed Control Without Pesticides
My project doesn't allow the use of pesticides. How do I edit the weed control specifications and not trigger a non-standard specification request?
Project specific weed control methods are specified in SSP 20-1.03C. If you would like to specify weed control that does not use pesticides, follow the instructions in the new SSP 20-1.03C. Use of this NSSP will receive blanket concurrence from HQ LAP as long as your edits follow the specification instructions.
Previously SSP 20-7 was edited to direct the Contractor how to control weeds for Roadside Clearing, and SSP 20-9 was used to indicate how to control weeds during Plant Establishment. With the new July 2013 RSS, how do we specify weed control for Roadside Clearing and Plant Establishment?
3. Trash and Weed Control - Timing
What happened to the requirement in the 2010 Standard Specifications, Section 20-1.01A Summary, par. 3: "Immediately before performing any construction activity, remove weeds, trash and debris within the construction area"? The RSS does not indicate a time-frame ("immediately before performing any construction activity") as to when the Contractor is required to do this work (the removal of weeds, trash and debris)
Both the removal and timing of removal of weeds, trash, and debris is already covered in 2010 RSS Section 5-1.31 "Job Site Appearance" as noted in the excerpt below. Note that disposal from clearing and grubbing is immediate. If stockpiling is required the disposal is required weekly. Finally, construction debris are required to be picked up daily.
Keep the job site neat. In areas visible to the public:
1. If practicable, dispose of debris removed during clearing and grubbing concurrently with its removal. If
stockpiling is necessary, dispose of weekly.
2. Furnish trash bins for debris from construction. Place debris in trash bins daily.
4. HOW DO I Specify Existing TREES (Or other existing plants) TO BE REMOVED?
If the tree is WITHIN the Clearing and Grubbing limits - it is covered under the Clearing and Grubbing SSPs and BEE's item and no indication on the project plans is necessary. If the tree is OUTSIDE the Clearing and Grubbing limits, removal technically is not covered by the Clear and Grub SSP or Bees item, so on the plans call out Remove Tree (Roadside Clearing) at each location or show a symbol in a legend. Identify the size of the tree. In the SSPs: No Roadside Clearing SSP is required (unless you have other Roadside Clearing work on the project) because the Standard Specs alone will cover the work. On the Bees: Roadside Clearing as "lump sum".
On the Plans: Call out Remove Tree (Roadside Clearing) at each location or show in a legend on the plans. In the SSPs: Use the standard Roadside Clearing SSP to describe your project's roadside clearing work. No nonstandard edits are required to the SSP to cover the tree removal as the Standard Specs detail the removal of tree roots below grade. On the Bees Estimate: Roadside Clearing as "lump sum".
Do all trenches for irrigation supply lines and conduit require sand backfill?
The 2013 RSS may be interpreted to imply that all trenches are to receive sand backfill. Use NSSP 20-2.01C(2) to make it clear that sand backfill is only required where the trench is being placed in existing surfacing. Use of this NSSP will receive blanket concurrence from HQ LAP as long as your edits follow the specification instructions.
The following edit was made to the RSS in Section 20-2.01C(2) by DES/OE on November 15, 2013 to ensure proper cover over pipe.
Trenches for irrigation supply lines and conduits
22.5 inches or less in diameter must be a minimum of 12 inches below finished grade, measured from the top of the installed pipe.
2. Remove Irrigation Facilities
Where did Remove Irrigation Facilities go?
Remove Irrigation Facilities used to be in 2010 Standard Specifications Section 15-2.02L REMOVE EXISTING IRRIGATION FACILITIES. Remove Irrigation Facilities is still in 2010 Standard Specifications Section 15-2.02L. No SSP is necessary. Indicate irrigation facilities to be removed on the plans, and use the following bid item to invoke the work:
|Remove Irrigation Facilities
3. RELOCATE Irrigation Facilities
Where did Relocate Irrigation Facilities go?
Relocate Irrigation Facilities used to be in 2010 Standard Specifications Section 15-2.09D RELOCATE IRRIGATION FACILITIES. The July 2013 RSS deletes Section 15-2.09D, and creates three new sections:
20-2.02C(5) Relocate Back-flow Preventer Assemblies
Relocate back-flow preventer assembly as shown and install under section 20-2.03C.
20-2.02C(6) Relocate Water Meters
Relocate water meter as shown.
20-2.02C(7) Relocate Irrigation Controllers
Relocate irrigation controller as shown and install under section 20-2.07C
No SSP is necessary. Indicate facilities to be relocated on the plans.
Use the following bid items:
|Relocate Irrigation Controller
|Relocate Back-flow Preventer Assembly
|Relocate Water Meter
4. Salvage Irrigation Facilities
Where did Salvage Irrigation Facilities go?
Salvaging irrigation facilities is covered by the standard language in Section 15-2.03. No SSP is required. Indicate the items to be salvaged on the plans. Include the following bid item to invoke and pay for the work:
|Salvage Irrigation Facilities
5. Irrigation Functional Test
Where did the Irrigation Functional Test Requirements for RICS Controllers go?
Functional test requirements are now specified in the RSS in Section 20-1.01A. These requirements used to be limited to Remote Irrigation Control System (RICS) controllers, but now they apply to all irrigation controllers because they are all now required to be "smart" irrigation controllers.
20-1.01A Summary
Perform a functional test for each irrigation system under 20-2.01A(4)(d):
1. Before planting the plants
2. After planting the plants
3. Before the start of the plant establishment work
6. Controller Enclosure Cabinet Rain Sensors
How do I NOT specify a Rain Sensor on a controller enclosure cabinet?
The option to NOT include rain sensors on the cabinet was intentionally removed because the Model Water Efficiency Landscape Ordinance requires the use of Rain Sensors. In most cases, the best place for the sensor is going to be on the cabinet – that is why we made this the standard approach.
7. Manual Control Valves
How do I specify a Manual Control Valve?
Manual Control Valves were deleted in the RSS - since in most cases a Manual Control Valve is a Remote Control Valve without a solenoid. In a Cam Coupler Assembly, replace Manual Control Valves with a Ball Valve for pipes that are 2" or smaller in diameter, and Gate Valves for pipes that are 2-1/2" and larger in diameter. In general, Ball Valves are a better on/off valve than gate valves as they leak less than gate valves. However, using ball valves to suddenly shut off water on pipes that have high water flows may result in water hammer - so Gate Valves are the best solution in high flow situations.
8. BPAE Enclosure
How do we specify an unpainted stainless steel back-flow preventer enclosure?
Use paragraph 3 of SSP 20-2.03(b) to specify that stainless steel back-flow preventer enclosures are to be left unpainted.
9. Control and Neutral Conductors (CNC)
12-gauge Wire Between Valves and Controllers?
The 2010 version of the Standard Specifications specified that the conductors used to connect irrigation valves with the irrigation controller are to be 12-gauge. This same requirement for valve wire was included in the 2013 RSS version of the Standard Specifications. A number of Districts have said that 12-gauge valve wires are unnecessarily large for their irrigation systems. Districts that would like to use the old 2006 approach to wire sizing, should use the NSSP 20-2.05B. Use of this NSSP will receive blanket concurrence from HQ LAP as long as your edits follow the specification instructions.
Where did the Schedule of Values SSP for Control and Neutral Conductors (CNC) go?
This SSP was deleted because all of the requirements are covered under Standard Specification Section 9-1.16C Materials on Hand. Because of this Standard Specification, the Contractor can receive payment for materials provided but not incorporated into the work without adding the old SSP 20-3.01C(3) Control and Neutral Conductors Schedule of Values.
10. IRRIGATION Conduit (Formerly Known as Irrigation Crossover)
WSP Conduit Bid Item Wall Thickness Differs From the Specification
The wall thicknesses for each Welded Steel Pipe (WSP) Conduit bid item are included in the specification, so the redundant wall thicknesses will be deleted from the Bid Item List in the November 2013 update.
How I specify an Irrigation Conduit (Previously Know as Irrigation Crossover)?
"Irrigation Crossover" has been renamed "Irrigation Conduit" so the specification name better matches the bid item name . The Irrigation Conduit bid Item pays for the conduit only. Show the types and quantities of Irrigation Conduit on the Irrigation Conduit Quantity Table. See below regarding payment for waterline, and valve conductors (wires).
The waterline inside the Irrigation Conduit is paid for as the various sizes and types of Pipe Supply Line and should be included on the Irrigation Quantity sheets.
The wiring for valves (control and neutral conductors) and the conduit required for this work are paid for under the Control and Neutral Conductor bid item. In other words, the conduit for the valve wiring is "full-comped" into the price of the wire. Here is what the specifications say:
20-2.05C(3) In Conduits
Install conductors in electrical conduit if conductors are to be:
1. Surface mounted
2. Installed in or on structures
3. Installed under paved areas
4. Installed in irrigation conduits
5. Placed in concrete
How do I specify Schedule 40 Plastic Pipe Conduit on the Plans and in the Estimate?
The default 2010 specification approach is to to pay for Schedule 40 Plastic Pipe Conduit as regular Schedule 40 pipe. It seems that a better approach is to pay for Schedule 40 Plastic Pipe Conduit as Conduit. To do this, create a one time non-standard bid item such as "XXXXXX 8" Plastic Pipe Schedule 40 Conduit" to pay for this conduit and to invoke the specification. You will also need to insert NSSP 20-2.08D to delete the payment clause that typically pays for this conduit as plastic pipe supply line. Use of this NSSP will receive blanket concurrence from HQ LAP as long as your edits follow the specification instructions.
How do I now specify extending an existing irrigation crossover?
Extend Irrigation Crossover was deleted in the 2013 RSS. This work is now covered under regular Irrigation Crossover work – i.e. Irrigation Conduit. The work and the materials for extending an existing crossover are the same as installing a new crossover. Use the bid item for Irrigation Conduit and indicate the materials on the Irrigation
Where did Bituminous Coated Conduit go?
Deleted bid items and option to specify Bituminous Coated Steel Pipe Conduit. Bit coated steel pipe conduit is no longer allowed.
Where did Galvanized Steel Pipe Conduit go?
Deleted bid items and option to specify Galvanized Steel Pipe Conduit. Replaced with new and existing bid items for Welded Steel Pipe Conduit
Where did the specification for Irrigation Sleeve go?
The bid item and specifications for irrigation sleeve have been deleted. If you want an irrigation sleeve, specify irrigation conduit. Irrigation conduit specification was modified so that it works the same as the old sleeve specification (it is not required to be pressure checked).
14. Filter Assembly Unit (Now Drip valve assembly)
Where did the specification for Filter Assembly Unit go?
The specifications and bid item for Filter Assembly Unit have been renamed "Drip Valve Assembly". The old Standard Plan detail for Valve Assembly Unit (VAU) has been renamed "Drip Valve Assembly"
15. WYE STRAINER (now Wye Strainer Assembly)
Where did the specifications for Wye Strainer go?
The bid item and specifications for Wye Strainer have been renamed to Wye Strainer Assembly to drive home the point that everything in the Wye Strainer Assembly is included in the payment for the assembly. the Standard Plan detail has also been renamed "Wye Strainer Assembly".
Where did the specifications for VAU go?
The Valve Assembly Unit spec and bid item have been deleted. Use the bid item and specifications for Drip Valve Assembly.
17. Water Meters
Which Specification do I use?
There are three typical scenarios for water meter installation, and a different way of specifying and paying for each:
Option A
The Water Purveyor provides and installs the meter (hot tap and sanitize) and the Contractor coordinates and pays the Water Purveyor for their work from funds included in the bid item. Use SSP 20-2.12_X1 to describe this work and Bid Item 208304 Water Meter to pay for the work.
Option B
The Water Purveyor provides and installs the meter (hot tap, meter installation, and sanitation), and Caltrans just pays the Water Purveyor using State Furnished Material funds. Use SSP 20-2.12_X2 to describe the work, and provide for the required funds under State Furnished Materials in the estimate.
Option C
The Contractor installs the meter (hot tap and sanitize) per specifications and details provided by the water purveyor/utility company/city or county. Use non-standard specification NSSP 77-1 as a template to specify the Contractor installation of water meters in accordance with the local water purveyor's specifications and details. Edit to include local requirements. Include a one-time non-standard bid item to cover labor and materials required to complete the work.
Where is the Bid Item for 2-1/2" Copper Pipe Supply Line?
A bid item for 2-1/2" Copper Pipe (Supply Line) will be added to the Bid Item List in November 2013 by DES/OE. In the meantime, create a one-time Bid Item to invoke this work. Here is a link to the current 2010 Bid Items
Where is the Bid Item for 5/8" Drip Irrigation Tubing?
A bid item for 5/8" Drip Irrigation Tubing will be added to the Bid Item List in November 2013 by DES/OE. In the meantime, create a one-time Bid Item to invoke this work. Here is a link to the current 2010 Bid Items
19. Back-flow Preventer Assembly Blanket
The Standard Specifications say that all Back-flow Preventer Assemblies include a blanket. How do I not specify a back-flow preventer blanket?
Use NSSP_20-2.03B to not require that back-flow preventer assemblies include blankets. Use of this NSSP will receive blanket concurrence from HQ LAP as long as your edits follow the specification instructions.
20. Existing Highway Irrigation Facilities
Where did the old specification requirements go regarding marking, and repair of damage to existing highway facilities?
The language about the repair of existing utilities was deleted (as part of the 2014 RSS update) because this work is covered more completely by the following Standard Specification sections:
5-1.36A General
Preserve property and facilities, including:
1. Adjacent property
2. Department's instrumentation
3. ESAs
4. Lands administered by other agencies
5. Railroads and railroad equipment
6. Roadside vegetation not to be removed
7. Temporary work
8. Utilities
9. Waterways
10. Survey monuments
Immediately report damage to the Engineer.
If you cause damage, you are responsible.
5-1.39A General
Before Contract acceptance, restore damaged work to the same state of completion as before the damage. Restoration of damaged work includes restoration of erected false-work and form-work.
The Department does not adjust payment for repair or restoration that the Engineer determines was caused by your failure to construct the work under the Contract or protect the work.
Section 15-1 includes general specifications for performing work on existing facilities.
Wherever work requires removing materials, the work includes disposing of the materials unless salvaging or incorporating the materials into the final work is described.
Wherever work includes removing, salvaging, reconstructing, abandoning, destroying, modifying, resetting, relocating, or relaying, do not start such activities until the facility is no longer needed or not being used.
Portions of the existing facilities that are to remain in place must be protected, preserved, and maintained. If you damage a portion of the facility that is to remain in place, you must repair or replace the damaged facility. After the repair or replacement, the condition of the facility must be equal or better in quality than it was before beginning the work. Remove materials that are not repaired.
21. Testing of Existing Back-flow Preventers
Where are the new specifications located that cover testing existing back-flow preventers?
Existing BPAs are covered in the specs below. This work is invoked and paid for by the Operate Existing Irrigation Facilities bid Item.
20-2.02A General
20-2.02A(1) Summary
Section 20-2.02 includes specifications for checking, testing, operating, replacing, and relocating existing irrigation facilities.
20-2.02A(2) Definitions
20-2.02A(3) Submittals
Submit a list of irrigation system deficiencies within 7 days after checking the existing facilities.
20-2.02A(4) Quality Control and Assurance
After irrigation facilities have been relocated, demonstrate in the presence of the Engineer that the relocated facilities function properly.
Certify each existing back-flow preventer under section 20-2.03A(4).
22. Testing of New Back-flow Preventers
Where are the new specifications located that cover the testing of new back-flow preventers?
New BPAs are covered in the specification section shown below. Testing is included in the contract price for the new BPAs because it is included in the General section that describes all of the work that is included in providing and installing a new BPA..
20-2.03A General
20-2.03A(1) Summary
Section 20-2.03 includes specifications for installing a back-flow preventer assembly.
20-2.03A(2) Definitions
20-2.03A(3) Submittals
20-2.03A(4) Quality Control and Assurance
Each back-flow preventer assembly must be certified by a back-flow preventer tester. The tester must have an active and valid certification from the water purveyor having jurisdiction.
If the local water purveyor does not have a certification program, the tester must be certified by AWWA or a nearby county with a certification program.
Notify the Engineer at least 5 business days before certifying back-flow preventer assembly.
Certify each back-flow preventer assembly annually and within 10 days before Contract acceptance.
22. Irrigation Controller Cabinet Requirements
Where are the new specifications located that cover the requirements for Irrigation Controllers and Irrigation Controller Enclosure Cabinets?
Irrigation Controller are covered under Section 20-2.07 and their installation must comply to section 86-3.04A.
1. Container Size
How do I specify container size for liner and plug plants.
The language that allows specification for the container size for liner and plug plans has been removed. How do I specify the container size for liner and plug plants?
Specify the container size for liner and plug plants on the plant legend – in the same way that you specify the container size for other plant material.
2. Organic Fertilizer
Where did the trade names go for Organic Fertilizer?
To avoid proprietary specification issues, the organic fertilizer specification was changed to a performance specification. The specifications now tell the Contractor what we want (NPK values) and longevity rather than name trade names.
3. Wildflowers
The specifications for wildflowers have been deleted. How do I now specify wildflowers?
To specify wildflowers use the hydroseed or dry seed specifications in Section 21 Erosion Control and use a wildflower seed mix rather than a traditional erosion control seed mix.
4. Turf
How do I specify seed species for Turf?
The fill-in blank for turf species (both seeded or sodded) was removed from the SSP. How do I now specify the seed species or varieties to be used for Turf? Specify the seed species to be used for seeded or sodded turf on the plant legend.
5. Change Order Work
How do I specify potential change order work such as the potential application of pre-emergent pesticide prior to the end of the job?
The project plans, specifications and bid items specify work – not potential work. Any work may be requested as change order work, but we do not specify potential work.
6. Cuttings And Fertilizer (Clarification)
How do I make it clear that I do NOT want fertilizer applied to all cuttings on the project?
There is no need to modify the specifications to change the amount or type of fertilizer applied to a cutting, liner, or seedling plants. Simply indicate the type and amount of fertilizer to be applied to these plants on the plant legend.
Plant Establishment
1. Plant Establishment Working Days
Previously the working days for the Plant Establishment period were specified in the Plant Establishment SSP. Where are the Plant Establishment days now specified?
As of July 2010 the working days for Plant Establishment is specified in the Notice to Bidders.
2. Final Application of Pesticide
Where did the language go that tells the Contractor that the RE may request a final application of pesticide during the Plant Establishment period?
This was deleted because it was a call to potential extra work and not a "biddable and buildable" specification. Our contract documents tell tell the Contractor what to do, or what not to do. Our contracts should not tell the Contractor what we MAY request as Change Order Work. If we want to implement this idea as a future improvement, then we ought to make it an project-specific SSP that allows the designer to require:
Apply pre-emergent between 40 and 50 working days before the completion of the plant establishment period.
3. Different MOWING HEIGHTS (Planting Period vs Plant Establishment)
How do I change the mowing heights for sod that are specified in the 7th paragraph of 2010 RSS Section 20-3.03C(3)(e)?
Use Paragraph 6 of SSP 20-3.03C(3) to edit the mowing heights:
6. Use to change the height for mowing sod. Edit as required.
Replace the 7th paragraph in section 20-3.03C(3)(e) of the RSS for section 20 with: Mow sod when it has reached a height of ___ inches. Mow sod to a height of ___ inches.
The required mowing height is set in the "Roadside Clearing Weed Control" section. Mowing to control weeds during the Plant Establishment Period following all the rules established in Roadside Clearing. If you want to change the mowing height for weeds during Roadside Clearing or during Plant Establishment, an NSSP will be required.
Landscape Elements
1. Gravel Mulch And Decomposed Granite (Now Require a Detail For Excavation Depth)
How does the Contractor determine the required depth of Gravel Mulch and Decomposed Granite?
The 2010 specifications do not provide for specifying the depth of gravel mulch, decomposed granite, or the depth of any sub-base. If you specify gravel mulch or decomposed granite on a project, you must include a detail that shows the depth of gravel mulch or decomposed granite. You should also show whether or not these materials are placed "on-grade" or in an excavated area.
2. Decomposed Granite on Grade
How do I specify Decomposed Granite that is to be placed on grade? In other words, i want to specify Decomposed Granite that does not require excavation.
Section 20-5.03A(3)(b) Earthwork of the 2010 RSS states "Excavate areas to receive inert ground cover or mulch to the depth shown." To have the materials placed directly on grade with no excavation, you must draw a detail that shows the decomposed granite being applied directly on grade. Don't forget to also draw and provide a bid item for edging.
3. Wood Mulch on Grade
How do I specify Wood Mulch that is to be placed on grade? In other words, i want to specify Wood Mulch that does not require excavation.
Section 20-5.03A(3)(b) Earthwork of the 2010 RSS states "Excavate areas to receive inert ground cover or mulch to the depth shown." To have the materials placed directly on grade with no excavation, you must draw a detail that shows the decomposed granite being applied directly on grade, OR you can simply use NSSP_20-5.03E.
4. Wood Mulch Without Granular Pre-emergent
How do I specify Wood Mulch that is to NOT to include granular pre-emergent?
Section 20-5.03A(3)(c) Treatment of Soil makes a general statement that applies to ALL Section 20-5 Landscape Elements. This general statement says "After compaction, apply soil sterilant at the maximum label rate." Use NSSP_20-5.03E to override this global requirement. Use of this NSSP will receive blanket concurrence from HQ LAP as long as your edits follow the specification instructions.
5. Aggregate Base Under Gravel Mulch
The language to specify the use of aggregate base under gravel mulch has been deleted. How do I specify the use of aggregate base under gravel mulch?
This option has been deleted. Gravel mulch is intended to be a used as a mulch product - on top of the finished grade with no subsurface excavation required.
6. Rock Blanket (Depth of Concrete Base)
Is there a detail that shows more clearly the minimum depth of concrete beneath Rock Blanket?
This CAD detail clearly shows more clearly the 1-inch minimum depth dimension under the rocks in the rock blanket. Include this detail in your project plans if you feel that the 2010 Standard Plan is unclear.
7. Loose Rock Blanket on Grade
Where did the specification language go that allowed the placement of large loose rock on grade?
Placing loose rock cobble on grade is now specified and approved on a project specific basis. If you want to place loose rock blanket on grade, submit a Nonstandard Specification request to your District Landscape Coordinator for review. Guidance on the proper placement of Rock Blanket is available at this web address.
8. Stain
Where are the specifications for Rock Stain?
Use the specifications in the Standard Specifications Section 59-12, and also SSP 59-12.
Where are the specifications for Concrete Stain?
Use the specifications in the Standard Specifications Section 59-7, and also SSP 59-7.
Where are the specifications for Staining Galvanized Surfaces?
Use the specifications in the Standard Specifications Section 59-11, and also SSP 59-11.
Standard Plans and Details
1. Dashed Lines
The Standard Plans show dashed lines for some items of work that should be solid. How do I fix this?
The linestyles for the Landscape Standard Plans will be corrected after the publication of the 2015 Standards in July of 2015
2. Irrigation Crossover Versus Conduit
Standard Plan H2 includes a symbol for Irrigation Crossover, when the correct term to use should be Irrigation Conduit. When will this be corrected?
The Irrigation Crossover description will be changed to Irrigation Conduit automatically by DES/OE in November of 2013.
3. Swing Joint AS Part of POP-up Sprinkler Assembly
I want to use a swing joint as part of a Pop-Up Sprinkler Assembly. How do I do this?
The Standard Specification definition for pop-up sprinkler assembly will be updated by DES/OE in November 2013 to include a swing joint. If you want a pop-up sprinkler assembly to include a swing joint, add a project-specific detail to your project for Riser Sprinkler Assembly Type VI. Click here for a sample CAD detail to get started.


text:
Posted at: 08/16/2013 2:41 PM
Updated at: 08/16/2013 2:48 PM
By: Elizabeth Reed, KOB.com
On Friday, the New Mexico Supreme Court declined to immediately consider the issue of whether the state must extend the freedom to marry to same-sex couples.
However, the court held that these couples have the right to "expedited review" of their district court case.
"While we would have liked for the court to hear this issue immediately, we are encouraged that the court recognizes that this is an important case that should be decided promptly," said Laura Schauer Ives, ACLU of New Mexico legal director. "We look forward to moving this case through the courts as quickly as possible."
New Mexico does not have a law about same-sex marriage, but a gay couple in Santa Fe was denied a marriage license earlier this year because the application asks for male and female applicants.
Santa Fe County passed a resolution at the end of July urging the state legislature to make changes to specifically allow same-sex marriage in New Mexico.


text:
National Fatherhood Initiative® (NFI) is pleased to provide Finding Your Way: Guides for Fathers in Child Protection Cases, a collection of six guides available in both English and Spanish for use by fathers involved in child protection cases (child welfare cases) that you can download for FREE.
These four-page guides—available in English and Spanish—were produced by the National Quality Improvement Center on Non-Resident Fathers and the Child Welfare System (QIC-NRF), a five-year project (2006-2011) funded by the Children's Bureau at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
The QIC-NRF was a partnership of three national organizations: NFI, American Humane Association, and the American Bar Association's Center for Children and the Law.
Ideas for Use:
- Give "Your Rights and Responsibilities" to the fathers you serve.
- Provide it to organizational staff who might find it useful to refer to when working with fathers - either as printed copies or PDFs on their computers.


text:
Wednesday, October 23, 2013
These young Lady Stags are maturing.
The Berkeley golf team shot a 486 score and finished third in the Region 8AAA golf tournament this week at Berkeley Country Club behind All-Region golfer Shelby Nuemann's seventh place finish.
"Shelby is a sophomore and our most veteran player and has been our team anchor so far this year," said BHS girls golf coach Brad Larsen.
Nuemann has medaled in two previous matches this year, according to Larsen.
Nuemann, Lexi Lucarelli, Ashley Workman, Olivia Hucks and Miranda Simpson advanced to the Class AAA Lower State qualifier tournament.
Nuemann was excited about her seventh place region finish and feels like her game is starting to turn the corner.
"During the All-Region tournament I was not playing as solidly as I usually do," she said. "I had a few decent drives and fairway shots, but if it wasn't for my short game I wouldn't have made the score I did."
Nuemann credited her putting for her 101 score on the Berkeley Country Club course.
"My putting was better than it's ever been," she said.
"I was sinking major putts for pars.
"I was kind of disappointed with my final score, expecting it to better. For my Lower State tournament I'm expecting my score to be a huge difference … more pars, and hopefully some birdies."
Seventh grader Alexis Lucarelli scored a 112 in her first varsity region tournament.
"Lexi is a great young player, making her first appearance on the team this year as a 7th grader," Larsen said.
Sophomore Olivia Hucks shot a 131 in her second varsity region tournament.
"Olivia has been improving rapidly since she first took up the sport just a
year ago," Larsen said.
Golf newcomer Ashley Workman shot a 142 and Larsen was pleasantly surprised by the sophomore's performance. "Ashley just picked up a golf club this August," the coach said. "She is a determined young lady, improving her score on a weekly basis."
Other young players on the team include Meghan Caluneo (160) a sophomore enjoying her first tournament as a member of the top five; and Miranda Simpson, who did not play in the Region 8AAA tournament due to illness, but usually plays in the fourth spot on varsity.
All five girls were set to tee off on Tuesday in the Lower State Qualifier tournament.
"I'm hoping my team makes it to state or I qualify for the state team," Nuemann said. "Even if the worst of the worst happens, I will still be happy because I have the best teammates in the world, and I did better this season than I ever have."
The team was to compete next in the Lower State qualifier tournament on Tuesday at Hackler Country Club in North Myrtle Beach.
The Berkeley Independent is pleased to offer readers the enhanced ability to comment on stories. We expect our readers to engage in lively, yet civil discourse. We do not edit user submitted statements and we cannot promise that readers will not occasionally find offensive or inaccurate comments posted in the comments area. Responsibility for the statements posted lies with the person submitting the comment, not The Berkeley Independent.
If you find a comment that is objectionable, please click "report abuse" and we will review it for possible removal. Please be reminded, however, that in accordance with our Terms of Use and federal law, we are under no obligation to remove any third party comments posted on our website. Read our full terms and conditions.
© 2015 The Berkeley Independent an Evening Post Industries company. All Rights Reserved.
Registration on or use of this site constitutes acceptance of our Terms of Service, Privacy Policy and Parental Consent Form.


text:
Click Here to Watch the Whole Video in HD at Lucas Kazan
Euro muscle studs, Italian men and uncut cocks. Lucas Kazan's official website brings you high-quality gay porn streaming videos and hot gay sex.
Up close and personal with Italian superstar Ettore Tosi
Pixels: 320X240 | Bitrate: 350K
Pixels: 640X480 | Bitrate: 700K