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42 U.S. Code § 6943 - Requirements for approval of plans
(a) Minimum requirements
In order to be approved under section 6947 of this title, each State plan must comply with the following minimum requirements—
(1) The plan shall identify (in accordance with section 6946 (b) of this title)
(A) the responsibilities of State, local, and regional authorities in the implementation of the State plan,
(B) the distribution of Federal funds to the authorities responsible for development and implementation of the State plan, and
(2) The plan shall, in accordance with sections 6944 (b) and 6945 (a) of this title, prohibit the establishment of new open dumps within the State, and contain requirements that all solid waste (including solid waste originating in other States, but not including hazardous waste) shall be
(B) disposed of in sanitary landfills (within the meaning of section 6944 (a) of this title) or otherwise disposed of in an environmentally sound manner.
(3) The plan shall provide for the closing or upgrading of all existing open dumps within the State pursuant to the requirements of section 6945 of this title.
(4) The plan shall provide for the establishment of such State regulatory powers as may be necessary to implement the plan.
(5) The plan shall provide that no State or local government within the State shall be prohibited under State or local law from negotiating and entering into long-term contracts for the supply of solid waste to resource recovery facilities, from entering into long-term contracts for the operation of such facilities, or from securing long-term markets for material and energy recovered from such facilities or for conserving materials or energy by reducing the volume of waste.
(b) Discretionary plan provisions relating to recycled oil
Any State plan submitted under this subchapter may include, at the option of the State, provisions to carry out each of the following:
(1) Encouragement, to the maximum extent feasible and consistent with the protection of the public health and the environment, of the use of recycled oil in all appropriate areas of State and local government.
(2) Encouragement of persons contracting with the State to use recycled oil to the maximum extent feasible, consistent with protection of the public health and the environment.
(4) Establishment and implementation of a program (including any necessary licensing of persons and including the use, where appropriate, of manifests) to assure that used oil is collected, transported, treated, stored, reused, and disposed of, in a manner which does not present a hazard to the public health or the environment.
Any plan submitted under this chapter before October 15, 1980, may be amended, at the option of the State, at any time after such date to include any provision referred to in this subsection.
(c) Energy and materials conservation and recovery feasibility planning and assistance
(1) A State which has a plan approved under this subchapter or which has submitted a plan for such approval shall be eligible for assistance under section 6948 (a)(3) of this title if the Administrator determines that under such plan the State will—
(A) analyze and determine the economic and technical feasibility of facilities and programs to conserve resources which contribute to the waste stream or to recover energy and materials from municipal waste;
(B) analyze the legal, institutional, and economic impediments to the development of systems and facilities for conservation of energy or materials which contribute to the waste stream or for the recovery of energy and materials from municipal waste and make recommendations to appropriate governmental authorities for overcoming such impediments;
(C) assist municipalities within the State in developing plans, programs, and projects to conserve resources or recover energy and materials from municipal waste; and
(2) The analysis referred to in paragraph (1)(A) shall include—
(A) the evaluation of, and establishment of priorities among, market opportunities for industrial and commercial users of all types (including public utilities and industrial parks) to utilize energy and materials recovered from municipal waste;
(B) comparisons of the relative costs of energy recovered from municipal waste in relation to the costs of energy derived from fossil fuels and other sources;
(C) studies of the transportation and storage problems and other problems associated with the development of energy and materials recovery technology, including curbside source separation;
(D) the evaluation and establishment of priorities among ways of conserving energy or materials which contribute to the waste stream;
(E) comparison of the relative total costs between conserving resources and disposing of or recovering such waste; and
(F) studies of impediments to resource conservation or recovery, including business practices, transportation requirements, or storage difficulties.
Such studies and analyses shall also include studies of other sources of solid waste from which energy and materials may be recovered or minimized.
(d) Size of waste-to-energy facilities
Notwithstanding any of the above requirements, it is the intention of this chapter and the planning process developed pursuant to this chapter that in determining the size of the waste-to-energy facility, adequate provision shall be given to the present and reasonably anticipated future needs of the recycling and resource recovery interest within the area encompassed by the planning process.
Source(Pub. L. 89–272, title II, § 4003, as added Pub. L. 94–580, § 2,Oct. 21, 1976, 90 Stat. 2814; amended Pub. L. 96–463, § 5(b),Oct. 15, 1980, 94 Stat. 2056; Pub. L. 96–482, §§ 18, 32 (d),Oct. 21, 1980, 94 Stat. 2345, 2353; Pub. L. 98–616, title III, § 301(b), title V, § 502(h),Nov. 8, 1984, 98 Stat. 3267, 3277.)
Another section 5(b) ofPub. L. 96–463amended section 6948 of this title.
1984—Subsecs. (b), (c). Pub. L. 98–616, § 502(h), redesignated the subsec. (b) entitled energy and materials conservation and recovery feasibility planning and assistance, as subsec. (c).
Subsec. (d). Pub. L. 98–616, § 301(b), added subsec. (d).
1980—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 96–463, § 5(b), andPub. L. 96–482, § 32(d)(2), designated existing provisions as subsec. (a).
Subsec. (a)(2). Pub. L. 96–482, § 18(a), substituted reference to sections 6944 (b) and 6945 (a) of this title for reference to section 6945 (c) of this title.
Subsec. (a)(5). Pub. L. 96–482, §§ 18(b), 32 (d)(1), substituted "State or local government" for "local government" and required State plan recognition of right to enter into long-term contracts for operation of resource recovery facilities and to secure long-term markets for material and energy recovered from such facilities, and required State plan recognition of right to negotiate long-term contracts and to negotiate and enter into such contracts for conserving materials or energy by reducing the volume of waste.
Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 96–463, § 5(b), added subsec. (b) relating to discretionary plan provisions for recycled oil.
Pub. L. 96–482, § 32(d)(2), added subsec. (b) relating to energy and materials conservation and recovery feasibility planning and assistance.
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16 U.S. Code § 552 - Consent to agreement by States for conservation of forests and water supply
Consent of the Congress of the United States is given to each of the several States of the Union to enter into any agreement or compact, not in conflict with any law of the United States, with any other State or States for the purpose of conserving the forests and the water supply of the States entering into such agreement or compact.
Source(Mar. 1, 1911, ch. 186, § 1,36 Stat. 961.)
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Study to develop a promotion/information strategy for the Eurocodes in 3rd countries Publicado el: 07/04/2009, Última actualización: 04/05/2009
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- 29/05/2009.
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Published in OJ N° S67 of 07/04/2009

CALL FOR TENDERS No ENTR/09/009 - Study to develop a promotion/information strategy for the Eurocodes in 3rd countries
The Eurocodes constitute a complete set of voluntary common standards containing calculation methods to assess the mechanical resistance of construction structures or parts thereof. They are made up of in total 58 European standards (ENs) which were all finalised, adopted and published before June 2007. These 58 parts of the Eurocodes cover 10 design areas (Basis of Design, Actions, Steel, Concrete, Composite Steel and Concrete, Timber, Masonry and Aluminium, together with Geotechnical design and Seismic design). They are now becoming the Europe-wide means for structural design of buildings and other civil-engineering works. Thus, the Eurocodes are of vital importance to the entire European construction sector, including public authorities, designers, architects, contractors and producers of structural construction products.
Pointing to the key role of the Eurocodes in ensuring a high level of safety for construction works all over the union and in facilitating the implementation of the Internal Market for services (engineering and contracting) and structural construction products, the Commission Recommendation 2003/887/EC of 11 December 2003 strongly encourages the EU Member States to take on board the Eurocodes as their national design codes. The Eurocodes constitute a coherent framework of common calculation methods but with facilities to adapt the functioning to national settings and priorities through a set of Nationally Determined Parameters (NDPs). When taking the Eurocodes on board, the Member states are expected to define the NDPs to be observed on their territory based on differences in for example climate and construction traditions.
All EU Member States have initiated the process towards full adoption of the Eurocodes as national design codes, including the defining of the NDPs. Due to different regulatory systems and setups, the process and the delays before full implementation varies between the EU Member States. While some Member States already have fully replaced their previous national codes by the Eurocodes, all should in principle meet the agreed final deadline of 2010.
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International Area Studies
The International Area Studies (IAS) program at Drexel University offers both a Bachelor of Arts degree and a minor.
The BA in International Area Studies is an interdisciplinary, intercultural and interactive major that links language study with other academic disciplines such as politics, history, economics, sociology, anthropology, literature and philosophy. Students develop intercultural awareness and the critical knowledge and skills necessary to understand current global political, social and economic trends. The major prepares students to become responsible citizens who are aware of larger world issues and local concerns, and who are able to draw on both the arts and sciences when considering these trends. The curriculum allows students the opportunity to study abroad—multiple times, if desired—in places like France, Costa Rica, China, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, Madrid, and many more! Drexel also offers combined study abroad/internship programs in Belgium and Germany that allow students to simultaneously take courses and complete internships with the European Parliament, international law firms, nongovernmental service agencies and multinational corporations.
The major's four thematic concentrations provide the specialized knowledge and language skills to prepare students for a range of study and co-op abroad opportunities during college, and for life after graduation.
This concentration is for students interested in careers linked to the global economy, where regional knowledge, intercultural competency, and writing and language skills are highly valued. Students gain the social, political and historical knowledge needed to better understand international business trends, as well as grounding in basic business and economics. The concentration also introduces students to the challenges of transitional economies and third world development programs, and calls attention to the ethical and cultural issues facing international agencies. Unlike traditional business school programs, this concentration offers a liberal arts focus for careers in multinational companies, development agencies, government and international organizations. It encourages students to take advanced language courses specifically designed for international business and to study abroad in the language of their specialty area.
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The Justice and Human Rights concentration connects students with important new global issues, such as the growth of international nongovernmental organizations (NGOs), international peacekeeping, and international legal bodies. These new bodies require specialists who have studied international law, human rights and related fields such as health, social welfare and security, and who are also fluent in different languages and culturally knowledgeable. International aid workers, human rights advocates, experts in non-violent conflict resolution and others in the field of global welfare need a strong foundation in social sciences and humanities as well as heightened awareness of cultural commonalities and differences. Language skills and regional specialization are also essential. This concentration is designed to meet these needs and prepare students for graduate study, internships and careers in the above-mentioned fields. It also links technology and science issues to human rights and social justice, directing students to examine such problems as access to medicine and clean water. Students can continue working on these issues in their co-operative education or study abroad. Our Costa Rica program, for example, offers exciting options that dovetail well with this IAS concentration.
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This concentration provides a solid social science and humanities education, along with a grounding in the scientific and technical aspects of global development and trans-boundary environmental issues. Language courses, and courses in sociology, anthropology, politics, history and other fields prepare students to be global citizens and to have a knowledge of diverse cultures and global governance. In addition, students will study issues such as environmental science, international public health, development and sustainability. Drexel offers various study abroad opportunities in Europe and around the developing world, where students can get hands-on experience in global development work as well as honing their language skills. Students in this concentration will have a heightened awareness of the global challenges posed by environmental change, population growth and continuing poverty in a global context.
This is the ideal concentration for those interested in working with the UN and other economic development and social services agencies, or in pursuing higher education and employment in public health, environmental sustainability and international social work.
The Literature, Culture and the Arts concentration allows students to develop a major around their language studies, putting greater emphasis on the cultural life associated with the language and its regions. This concentration provides a broader understanding of the ways in which language intersects with so-called "high culture," as well as expressions of everyday life in creative and symbolically significant ways. It helps build well-rounded, culturally literate and deep-thinking students with a broad appreciation of social and artistic trends. As with all IAS majors, such diverse fields as comparative literature, art history and the humanities combine with language study to create a customized course of study.
Students following this concentration will be prepared for graduate studies in comparative literature and modern languages, as well as careers as interpreters and translators, or work in international organizations, international education or cultural institutions.
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Your state wants to secede from the union. What will this mean for your taxes?
I have good news and bad news. The good news is really good. But the bad news is really, really bad.
We'll get to them in a moment.
Talk of secession is in the air. The White House this week confirmed that residents in all fifty states had submitted petitions asking to leave the union. Will the last one left please turn out the lights?
Residents in seven states, all in the former Confederacy, submitted more than 30,000 signatures each — enough that some hapless bureaucrat or intern will now have to take a look at their petitions.
The news comes 150 years after the Civil War, and just in time for Steve Spielberg's biopic of Abraham Lincoln, the man whom we have to thank — if that's the word I want — for the continued forcible marriage of the once-independent states.
It's only a couple of years since Texas governor Rick Perry hoisted a rhetorical secessionist flag in response to Obamacare. In the last few years, anti-federal "10th Amendment" resolutions, emphasizing the primacy of states' rights versus those of the union, have passed the legislatures of 12 states in the South and West. In five states, the governors signed them, too. (The 10th Amendment to the Constitution says states' rights come before those of the federal government. The last time anyone in Washington actually paid attention to it, the ink was still wet.)
But what would any of this actually mean for your taxes?
Film clip: 'Lincoln'
Watch a clip from the Steven Spielberg historical drama "Lincoln" starring Daniel Day-Lewis, Sally Field, Tommy Lee Jones, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, James Spader, Jared Harris, John Hawkes, and Jackie Earle Haley. (Photo & Video: Dreamworks)
The upside is you will be liberated from the sheer living hell of the federal tax code.
I don't care where you live, and how badly run your local state government is. Nothing could be worse than this monstrosity. I once calculated that it was three times as long as the complete works of William Shakespeare. The instruction booklet for citizens, once two pages long, is now pushing 200.
The federal tax code is the kind of punishment victors used to impose on conquered peoples, along with the gouging of eyes and the rack. That was in the days before the Geneva Convention. I still don't understand why, in this country, people are simultaneously considered so monumentally stupid that everything has to come with idiotic warnings on the side ("Caution: Do not jab fork repeatedly in eye, or injury may result"), and yet are considered so brilliant that they can maneuver through Schedule C, Schedule F, Schedule X, calculate your passive losses, divide by the shoe size of your sixth grade primary school teacher, carry the 7 unless it's a Thursday, and multiply by the square root of the I.Q. of the guy next to you on the bus, and so on.
It's not the total amount of federal tax dollars I pay which makes me want to put on a grey uniform, it's the awful, awful process.
Secede, and you will never have to file a federal tax return again. Bliss. That's the good news.
Alas, there's also some bad news.


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It's Fun to Change the World.
So often I'm studying science, technology, or some other such subject like organic gardening and earthbag building, that I forget about creativity. Ripples isn't just living without a car and making vegan dinners, it's also about admiring the rainbows reflected in a prism catching the afternoon light from our window, and playing with the swirls of white "fire" after pouring coconut cream into a cup of black tea. And, yes, it's about dreaming of rainbow lollipop trees, with rippling branches and spreading roots. This logo was sketched on paper with copic markers and ink, but later converted into a digital representation of what we're trying to express. Organic. Social Justice. Deep roots. Ripples of change. And before you think, "Wait, nature doesn't make rainbow trees!" Think again: I had the enormous pleasure of seeing in person a park full of "Rainbow Eucalyptus" trees when I visited Costa Rica.
I need to remember that our homestead without an artistic spirit is really just a building. It's our creativity and personalities which make it come to life with a new message for sustainability-seekers: this is fun. This is creative. This is going to make people happy.
We're continuing with our redesign of Ripples, to include more hand-drawn art in the margins, header, and background of the site. Expect more changes in the months to come, and please give us feedback on how these changes affect you and touch your experience of Ripples. We want it to be fun to read about conservation. We'd like you to laugh when you read about capturing rainwater. So let us know how we're doing in the comments below our posts or on our Facebook Page.
What do you think of the new logo?
So far, about 50 people have seen it without commenting or clicking "like", so I'm beginning to wonder if they're just busy this week or if I've created some socially-taboo tree or something…


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15 U.S. Code § 3704b - National Technical Information Service
(a) Powers
(1) The Secretary of Commerce, acting through the Director of the National Technical Information Service (hereafter in this section referred to as the "Director") is authorized to do the following:
(A) Enter into such contracts, cooperative agreements, joint ventures, and other transactions, in accordance with all relevant provisions of Federal law applicable to such contracts and agreements, and under reasonable terms and conditions, as may be necessary in the conduct of the business of the National Technical Information Service (hereafter in this section referred to as the "Service").
(B) In addition to the authority regarding fees contained in section 2 of the Act entitled "An Act to provide for the dissemination of technological, scientific, and engineering information to American business and industry, and for other purposes" enacted September 9, 1950 (15 U.S.C. 1152), retain and, subject to appropriations Acts, utilize its net revenues to the extent necessary to implement the plan submitted under subsection (f)(3)(D) of this section.
(C) Enter into contracts for the performance of part or all of the functions performed by the Promotion Division of the Service prior to October 24, 1988. The details of any such contract, and a statement of its effect on the operations and personnel of the Service, shall be provided to the appropriate committees of the Congress 30 days in advance of the execution of such contract.
(E) For the period of October 1, 1991 through September 30, 1992, only, retain and use all earned and unearned monies heretofore or hereafter received, including receipts, revenues, and advanced payments and deposits, to fund all obligations and expenses, including inventories and capital equipment.
An increase or decrease in the personnel of the Service shall not affect or be affected by any ceilings on the number or grade of personnel.
(2) The functions and activities of the Service specified in subsection (e)(1) through (6) of this section are permanent Federal functions to be carried out by the Secretary through the Service and its employees, and shall not be transferred from the Service, by contract or otherwise, to the private sector on a permanent or temporary basis without express approval of the Congress. Functions or activities—
(C) to be performed through joint ventures or cooperative agreements which do not result in a reduction in the Federal workforce of the affected programs of the service, [1]
shall not be considered functions or activities for purposes of this paragraph.
(3) For the purposes of this subsection, the term "net revenues" means the excess of revenues and receipts from any source, other than royalties and other income described in section 3710c (a)(4) [2] of this title, over operating expenses.
(b) Director of the Service
The management of the Service shall be vested in a Director who shall report to the Director of the National Institute of Standards and Technology and the Secretary of Commerce.
(c) Advisory Board
(1) There is established the Advisory Board of the National Technical Information Service, which shall be composed of a chairman and four other members appointed by the Secretary.
(2) In appointing members of the Advisory Board the Secretary shall solicit recommendations from the major users and beneficiaries of the Service's activities and shall select individuals experienced in providing or utilizing technical information.
(3) The Advisory Board shall review the general policies and operations of the Service, including policies in connection with fees and charges for its services, and shall advise the Secretary and the Director with respect thereto.
(d) Audits
The Secretary of Commerce shall provide for annual independent audits of the Service's financial statements beginning with fiscal year 1988, to be conducted in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.
(e) Functions
The Secretary of Commerce, acting through the Service, shall—
(1) establish and maintain a permanent repository of nonclassified scientific, technical, and engineering information;
(2) cooperate and coordinate its operations with other Government scientific, technical, and engineering information programs;
(3) make selected bibliographic information products available in a timely manner to depository libraries as part of the Depository Library Program of the Government Printing Office;
(4) in conjunction with the private sector as appropriate, collect, translate into English, and disseminate unclassified foreign scientific, technical, and engineering information;
(5) implement new methods or media for the dissemination of scientific, technical, and engineering information, including producing and disseminating information products in electronic format; and
(6) carry out the functions and activities of the Secretary under the Act entitled "An Act to provide for the dissemination of technological, scientific, and engineering information to American business and industry, and for other purposes" enacted September 9, 1950 [15 U.S.C. 1151 et seq.], and the functions and activities of the Secretary performed through the National Technical Information Service as of October 24, 1988, under this chapter.
(f) Notification of Congress
(1) The Secretary of Commerce and the Director shall keep the appropriate committees of Congress fully and currently informed about all activities related to the carrying out of the functions of the Service, including changes in fee policies.
(2) Within 90 days after October 24, 1988, the Secretary of Commerce shall submit to the Congress a report on the current fee structure of the Service, including an explanation of the basis for the fees, taking into consideration all applicable costs, and the adequacy of the fees, along with reasons for the declining sales at the Service of scientific, technical, and engineering publications. Such report shall explain any actions planned or taken to increase such sales at reasonable fees.
(3) The Secretary shall submit an annual report to the Congress which shall—
(A) summarize the operations of the Service during the preceding year, including financial details and staff levels broken down by major activities;
(B) detail the operating plan of the Service, including specific expense and staff needs, for the upcoming year;
(4) The Secretary shall also give the Congress detailed advance notice of not less than 30 calendar days of—
(B) any joint venture or cooperative agreement which involves a financial incentive to the joint venturer or contractor; and
[1] So in original. Probably should be capitalized.
[2] See References in Text note below.
Source(Pub. L. 100–519, title II, § 212,Oct. 24, 1988, 102 Stat. 2594; Pub. L. 102–140, title II, Oct. 28, 1991, 105 Stat. 804; Pub. L. 102–245, title V, § 506(c),Feb. 14, 1992, 106 Stat. 27; Pub. L. 110–161, div. B, title I, § 109,Dec. 26, 2007, 121 Stat. 1893.)
References in Text
This section, referred to in subsec. (a)(1), was in the original "this subtitle", meaning subtitle B (§§ 211, 212) of title II of Pub. L. 100–519, Oct. 24, 1988, 102 Stat. 2594, which enacted section 3704b of this title and amended section 3710 of this title. For complete classification of this subtitle to the Code, see Short Title of 1988 Amendment note set out under section 3701 of this title and Tables.
Section 3710c (a)(4) of this title, referred to in subsec. (a)(3), was in the original a reference to section 13(a)(4) of the Stevenson-Wydler Technology Innovation Act of 1980 which was translated as reading section 14(a)(4) of the Act to reflect the probable intent of Congress and the renumbering of section 13 of the Act as section 14 by section 5122(a)(1) ofPub. L. 100–418.
The Act entitled "An Act to provide for the dissemination of technological, scientific, and engineering information to American business and industry, and for other purposes" enacted September 9, 1950, referred to in subsec. (e)(6), is act Sept. 9, 1950, ch. 936, 64 Stat. 823, as amended, which is classified generally to chapter 23 (§ 1151 et seq.) of this title. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Tables.
Section was enacted as part of the National Technical Information Act of 1988, and not as part of the Stevenson-Wydler Technology Innovation Act of 1980 which comprises this chapter.
Subsec. (a)(4) of this section repealed subsec. (h) ofsection 3710 of this title.
2007—Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 110–161substituted "Director of the National Institute of Standards and Technology" for "Under Secretary of Commerce for Technology".
1992—Subsec. (e)(5). Pub. L. 102–245inserted ", including producing and disseminating information products in electronic format" after "engineering information".
1991—Subsec. (a)(1)(E). Pub. L. 102–140added subpar. (E).
Termination of Advisory Boards
Advisory boards established after Jan. 5, 1973, to terminate not later than the expiration of the 2-year period beginning on the date of their establishment, unless, in the case of a board established by the President or an officer of the Federal Government, such board is renewed by appropriate action prior to the expiration of such 2-year period, or in the case of a board established by the Congress, its duration is otherwise provided by law. See sections 3(2) and 14 ofPub. L. 92–463, Oct. 6, 1972, 86 Stat. 770, 776, set out in the Appendix to Title 5, Government Organization and Employees.
National Technical Information Service Revolving Fund
Pub. L. 102–395, title II, Oct. 6, 1992, 106 Stat. 1853, provided that: "For establishment of a National Technical Information Service Revolving Fund, $8,000,000 without fiscal year limitation: Provided, That unexpended balances in Information Products and Services shall be transferred to and merged with this account, to remain available until expended. Notwithstanding 15 U.S.C. 1525 and 1526, all payments collected by the National Technical Information Service in performing its activities authorized by chapters 23 and 63 of title 15 of the United States Code shall be credited to this Revolving Fund. Without further appropriations action, all expenses incurred in performing the activities of the National Technical Information Service, including modernization, capital equipment and inventory, shall be paid from the fund. A business-type budget for the fund shall be prepared in the manner prescribed by 31 U.S.C. 9103."
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Fodor Billiards in Denver and Colorado Springs, CO
Fodor Billiards & Barstools is the premier gameroom furniture retailer in the Denver area. We feature the largest selection of gameroom furniture such as pool tables, bars, barstools, shuffleboards, poker tables, poker supplies, gameroom lighting, foosball, air hockey, home theater seating, darts, dart supplies, and much more. We offer a gameroom design planner to help you build your dream gameroom.
With over 30 years of experience in specialty gameroom furniture, we only select manufacturers that provide the best quality products and have the best warranties in the industry. Our sales staff have extensive product knowledge in addition to hands on training differentiating our products from our competitors. We are more than happy to assist you with any questions you may have about gameroom design. We have been Colorado's largest selection of gameroom items since 1975. All of our pool tables and gameroom products are made in the USA, and come with the best lifetime warranties available in the business. Whether you are looking for a specific pool table or need to furnish your entire game room, our experienced sales staff can help you choose the right product and model to complete your room.
Fodor Billiards & Barstools has been family owned and operated since 1975 by the Fodor Family. Currently, the company is run by the children of Bill Fodor: Anthony, Dominic, and Christa. We believe that our customers are like family and offer only the best customer service available.We now offer the new multi-versatile Pool Table - aka Fusiontables, by Aramith
Business Type: Sporting Goods
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All in the family
Five generations together
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Five generations of Mary Lineham's family are shown here. From left to right are Mary Lineham, great-great-grandmother, Sharron Horan, great-grandmother, Debbie Burns, grandmother, Britney Horan, mother and Aiden Lyons, the 2-year-old son and grandson.
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Understanding Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia
Different types of cancer cells behave differently. So they need different types of treatment. If you have leukemia, it is considered either acute or chronic, depending on how fast the number of leukemia cells increases. The most common leukemias develop from lymphoid (lymphocyte) cells or myeloid (myelocyte) cells. By looking at these factors, a doctor can classify most cases of leukemia into 1 of the types below. Chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) is 1 of the most common types.
Types of leukemia
Here are various types of leukemia. The first 4 are the most common:
Acute myeloid leukemia (AML)
Acute lymphocytic leukemia (ALL)
Chronic myeloid leukemia (CML)
Hairy cell leukemia
Confirming your diagnosis
Immunophenotyping is 1 test that helps confirm the type of leukemia you have and what your prognosis is.
For this test, your doctor takes a blood sample or does a bone marrow aspiration to get a bone marrow sample from you. Immunophenotyping helps pinpoint which type of white blood cell has become malignant. It measures the types and amounts of antigens on the surfaces of leukemia cells. Antigens are substances that prompt an immune response. These antigens show the doctor what type of leukemia you have and how the leukemia may grow or spread. Results from this test may take a few days. In some cases, immunophenotyping is used to check progress during treatment.
What is CLL?
CLL is found almost exclusively in adults. It is rare in people younger than age 40 and is extremely rare in children. Most develop the disease after age 60. This slow-growing type of leukemia is caused by a defect in a type of white blood cells called lymphocytes. Too many lymphocytes can result in a decrease in your red blood cell and platelet counts.


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can you custom make this ring into a size 2.5 or 3?
Absolutely beautiful and shiny!! True to size!! I bought 2, one for each of my picky daughters...They both LOVED the ring and that it can be worn with another ring as they have several rings they do not want to have to remove to make room for another..YAY!! I am not only a happy customer but also a very happy Mom!!...
Haylee Jewels 10k White Gold 1/5ct TDW Black Diamond Ring
ITEM#: 13291595Accessorize any outfit with the dark dazzle of this black diamond ring from Haylee Jewels. Featuring 18 round-cut black diamonds prong-set in a 10-karat white gold band, this stylish ring is a unique addition to any jewelry collection. Wear it alone or against white diamonds for a dramatic contrast that is sure to astound.
Center stone
- Center cut: Round
- Diamonds: 18
- Weight: 1/5 carat
- Color: Black
- Setting: Prong
- Metal: 10k white gold
- Finish: High polish
- Style: Fashion
- Weight: 1.35 grams
- Ring setting: 21.5 mm wide x 1.5 mm long x 3 mm high
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this ring did not look good for my purposes. i have since returned the product and will be choosing a ring with larger stones. this ring is very pretty just did not work for me. if you are looking for something just basic and pretty to wear alone or purchase multiples and stack then this is perfect. it does not however look good with other rings that have larger stones.Read More
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This was my wedding band, since my engagement ring was black and white diamonds. I could not believe the price of this ring. I received it within 2 days of ordering, and it is gorgeous!Read More
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WATERTOWN - Republican congressional candidate Elise M. Stefanik opposes military cuts that could affect Fort Drum, would push to repeal the Affordable Care Act and believes that taxes and onerous regulations are the biggest impediments to improving the north country economy.
In a wide-ranging interview Thursdays, Ms. Stefanik, Willsboro, said the 10th Mountain Division is a 21st century military unit that should be held up as an example for the countrys modern defense system. She said she strongly opposes Defense Secretary Charles Hagels plan to reduce defense spending, a move that if adopted also could reduce the number of soldiers at Fort Drum, the north countrys largest employer.
Fort Drum is obviously important not just to the north country, but to New York state, she said.
She said rather than reducing Fort Drums mission she would be a proponent of bringing a proposed missile defense system to the base to ensure its viability into the future.
I think Fort Drum would be a great fit for the missile defense system, Ms. Stefanik said.
While there are portions of the Affordable Care Act with which she agrees, such as allowing children to stay on their parents insurance until age 26, she said there are more common-sense approaches available to reduce health-care costs, such as allowing consumers to shop for health insurance across state lines, pursuing tort reform to reduce the amount of litigation owing to medical issues and investing in medical technology.
I think Obamacare should be repealed lock, stock and barrel, she said.
Ms. Stefanik said her top priority is creating jobs, but tax reform and elimination of burdensome regulations are needed if the country is going to compete in a global economy. She said creating new jobs cannot come at the expense of existing jobs, such as the ones at Knowlton Technologies, which she toured Wednesday.
While its important to attract new companies, I want to ensure that companies that have been here, paying taxes for 20 or 30 years, have the opportunity to stay here and create jobs, she said.
She said she has also spent a good deal of time in Massena, hearing concerns about the nearly 200 employees at the Alcoa East plant who have opted to take either early retirement or resignation packages, exiting the local workforce.
For those 200 individuals who have taken their retirement package, we have to make sure that we have jobs for them so they can take that next career step, Ms. Stefanik said.
She said she supports the Farm Bill, but said it places too much emphasis on food stamps, one area where she sees an ability to cut costs contained in the bill. She said while at the Watertown Urban Mission on Wednesday, she heard a suggestion that a sliding scale be applied to food stamp benefits, wherein a person could retain the incentive to work at least part-time while not entirely losing benefits.
Thats not a Washington solution. That came from the Urban Mission, she said.
She said she is committed to working with an Agricultural Advisory Committee for New Yorks 21st Congressional District, which was started by Rep. William L. Owens, D-Plattsburgh, as a way of getting local input on farming issues, including the dairy industry.
Dairy farmers are important because their footprint is across the north country, in every county in this district, she said.
Ms. Stefanik said education reform should not be a top-down mandate, opposing the federal Common Core standards that dictate curricula for states. She also said the implementation of the standards under Democratic Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo was abysmal.
I think parents and the communities are the best judges of what the standards are, she said.
Describing herself as a card-carrying member of the NRA and a gun owner, Ms. Stefanik said she strongly opposes the states Secure Ammunition and Firearms Enforcement Act and ardently supports the 2nd Amendment.
Ive been opposed to the SAFE Act since its inception, she said. At the national level, I think its important that we speak out for our constitutional principles.
Calling the environment our greatest asset in the district, Ms. Stefanik said tighter regulations are needed to protect it, particularly along the St. Lawrence Seaway, with stricter rules regarding ships needed to prevent the introduction of invasive species and hazardous spills. She also said that while she supports fracking, she opposes all federal subsidies to companies for alternative energy projects, including wind power.
I do not think the federal government should be picking and choosing what receives subsidies, she said.
Miss Stefanik, 29, faces a June 24 Republican primary against Matthew A. Doheny, Watertown, and Joseph M. Gilbert, DeKalb Junction.
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Read 1716 Aquarium Water Clarifiers reviews, with an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars, to help determine which pet products are right for you.
Aquarium Accu-Clear
|Aquarium Pharmaceuticals Aquarium Accu-Clear quickly clears cloudy aquarium water, eliminating clouds caused by dirt, algae, or bacterial bloom. Accuclear clumps together tiny floating particles and forms large debris that will easily be removed by your aquarium filter. Freshwater clarifier Helps your aquarium filter function Eliminates clouds caused by dirt, algae or bacterial bloom Accu clear is safe for all fish and plants.
Acurel F Aquarium Clarifier
|Acurel #F Aquarium Clarifier clears cloudy water within hours. Removes suspended particles that make your water dirty . Gives aquarium water that 'just polished look'. Clears cloudy & polluted water within hours Greatly improves filter efficiency Gives aquarium water that just-polished look Combats the harmful effects of overfeeding Safe for all cichlids, freshwater fish & plants Made with organic extracts from renewable natural resources Petcetera Acurel #F Aquarium Clarifier greatly improves filter efficiency Combats the harmful effects of overfeeding. Safe for use with freshwater fish and plants. Enjoy clear water at all times!
Algone Water Clarifier & Nitrate Remover
|Algone Water Clarifier & Nitrate Remover cleans your aquarium in no time! Algone Water Clarifier and Nitrate Remover cleans aquarium water while issuing no harmful effects aquatic plants or fish. Clears & prevents cloudy or green water Removes nitrates & ammonia Simplifies tank maintenance & fixes "ugly" tanks Safe for freshwater or saltwater aquariums This product removes the cloudiness of water and completely cleans green water. This unique product works for both fresh and saltwater, and features Algone as the main active ingredient that absorbs pollutants and toxins while maintaining a proper nutrient balance and proper biological and chemical levels in your aquarium water.
Tetra Water Clarifier - Liquid
|Tetra Water Clarifier works fast to clear hazy, cloudy water without affecting bio-filtration, pH or other water chemistry. The phosphate-free formula does not contribute to algae growth and is safe for use in soft-water conditions in all freshwater aquariums. Quickly clears cloudy & hazy aquarium water Safely settles minute particles Phosphate-free formula Tetra Water Clarifier causes small particles to fall out of suspension, allowing them to be removed by normal power filtration or gravel cleaning.Made in the USA.Directions: Add 1 teaspoon of clarifier for every 10 gallons of aquarium water. Freshwater systems will begin to clear in several hours. Repeat as needed, allow 48 hours between doses.Important: Safe for fish in very soft-water conditions. However, if in extremely low water conditions (below 1° kH), half doses are recommended. If in doubt about your water's condition, do a 20% water change prior to treatment. Be sure to use a water conditioner for each partial water change and water test kits to measure your water's hardness.
Kent Marine Pro Clear Marine Clarifier
|Kent Pro Clear Marine produces and maintains crystal clear aquarium water without affecting pH. Whereas competing products may clog the fishes gills, suffocating them, and cause invertebrates to close up, Kent Pro Clear is completely safe for all marine fish and invertebrates. Produces & maintains crystal clear water Will not affect pH Completely safe for all marine fish and invertebrates Pro Clear Marine uses a blend of high tech polymers that will safely flocculate any dirt, or other cloudy water causing particles. Contains no phosphates, nitrates, or silicates. 100% biodegradable.
Clarity Water Clarifier
|Seachem Clarity (250ML) is the ultimate clarifier for both fresh and saltwater. It employs an advanced polymeric flocculating agent that is both reef and plant safe. Clarity is the only clarifier on the market that does it all! Water Clarifier for Freshwater and Saltwater Aquariums Help clear Cloudy Water Plant and reef safe Sea Chem Clarity will clear all types of clouding: bacterial and other biological type blooms, chemical clouding, and particulate clouding (i.e. stirred up gravel bed). When Clarity clears up bacterial clouding it helps to accelerate and enhance the colonization of the biological filter by efficiently relocating these natural biofilms to the biosupport media in the filter.DIRECTIONS: Use 1 capful (5 mL) for every 20 gallons. In some situations the cloudiness may increase slightly after adding Clarity, however this is normal and is a sign that Clarity is actively working. Rapid clarification will follow.
Aqueon Water Clarifier for Aquariums
|Aqueon Water Clarifier for Freshwater Aquariums features a safe, effective solution that removes the particles that make water cloudy and murky. It clings to suspended dirt and debris, allowing them to be filtered out or sink to the bottom of the tank for easy removal. Quickly clears cloudy water Safe for all fish & plants For freshwater aquariums Once the water in your tank is clear, clean or replace filter media.
Pro Clear Freshwater Clarifier
|Kent Marine Pro Clear Freshwater Clarifier produces and maintains crystal clear aquarium water. With no phosphates, nitrates or nitrites, it's safe for all freshwater fish and plants and is 100% biodegradable. Freshwater aquarium clarifier Clarifies murky & cloudy water Safe for all freshwater fish & plants 100% biodegradable
Transclear FreshWater
|Kordon TransClear FreshWater is a useful water conditioner to reduce water turbidity in freshwater aquariums or ponds when used with an effective mechanical filter.Features: Great for freshwater aquariums & ponds Removes suspended organic and inorganic matter Assists in activating mechanical filters "Priming" biological filter beds Treats 240 gallons
Marineland Aquarium Clarifier
|Marineland Aquarium Clarifier clears cloudy water and is safe for fish, plants and invertebrates. This formaldehyde free product also contains no harmful copper and is safe in soft water conditions. Contains traces of iron to increase effectiveness. Clears cloudy water Safe for fish, plants and invertebrates For freshwater aquariums Marineland Aquarium Clarifier is for freshwater aquariums, where it works quickly to clump suspended particles due to overfeeding or gravel dust.
Jungle Labs Liquid Clear Water
|Jungle Labs Liquid Clearwater quickly clears cloudy discolored water and removes odors caused by decayed organics (fish waste, dead plant matter, and bacterial blooms. Converts organic matter such as microscopic plant and animal life, into relatively inert matter. Removes odors & cloudiness For established aquariums Removes iron from tap water Use 2 oz. (59 mL),1 tsp./10 U.S. gal. (5 mL/40 L),120 U.S. gal. 450 L)If using any other water conditioner or treatments, wait 48 hours before using this product. Remove activated carbon during use. Water may turn dark at first but will clear within a few hours. If cloudiness has not cleared in 48 hours, treat again. Use MAGI CLEAR to clear new water which appears cloudy in the aquarium.
Jungle Labs Water Clear Tank Buddies
|Jungle Labs Water Clear Tank Buddies quickly clears cloudy or hazy water conditions caused by fish wastes, uneaten fish food, decaying plants and dead algae. Also neutralizes iron in tap water which causes stains on aquarium glass, hoods, lights, ornaments and accessories for established tanks. Quickly clears cloudy or hazy water conditions Neutralizes iron in tap water Safe for fresh & saltwater aquariums Details: Remove carbon filter during use. Water may turn dark purple when first added, but will clear within a few hours. Treatment can be repeated after 48 hours and a 25% water change. If using any other water conditioners or treatments, wait 48 hours before using this product.
Tetra Water Clarifier - Tabs
|Tetra Water Clarifier tabs quickly clear discoloration, cloudiness and odors caused by decayed organics including fish waste, overfeeding, bacterial blooms and dead plants. It also neutralizes iron, helping prevent stains on glass, hoods, lights, decor and equipment. Quickly clears cloudy & discolored water Removes odors from organic debris Neutralizes iron in tap water These fast-acting fizz tabs are pre-dosed and easy to use. For all freshwater aquariums. Note: For established aquariums only. Not for use in newly set-up aquariums.Made in the USA.Directions: To clear cloudy water conditions and remove odors, add 1 tablet to each 10 gallons (40L) of aquarium water. To remove iron from water, add 1 tablet to each 20 gallons (80L) of aquarium water. Note: For aquariums 40 gallons or larger, and for soft water and/or acidic water with low alkalinity, dissolve tablets before adding to aquarium. If using any other water conditioners or treatments, wait 48 hours before using this product. Remove carbon from filter during use. Water may turn dark purple when first added, but will clear within a few hours. If cloudiness has not improved within 48 hours, treat again. This product may neutralize other treatments.
Weco Sta Clear
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Kordon Sea Clear
|Kordon Sea Clear is an effective water conditioner for marine and brackish water aquariums and ponds to reduce turbidity. Sea Clear is composed of a synthetic inorganic colloid compound which combines with suspended particles in the water. Water clarifier for saltwater aquariums Removes suspended organic & inorganic matter Safe for use with invertebrates When added to brackish water or saltwater, Kordon Sea Clear immediately forms a precipitate (a floc) which traps suspended particles. When used in conjunction with a mechanical filter, the aquarium or pond water is left free of excessive suspended particulate matter.Sea Clear also acts as a filter bed conditioner by laying down colloidal materials which are physically similar to those produced by nitrifying bacteria and prevents cloudiness in a new or disturbed undergravel filter beds. The absorbent properties of this colloid also remove dissolved organics, which often appear as the yellowish color of water in established aquaria.


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Multi-talented doesn't even begin to describe today's Style Stalker subject, Hannah Bronfman. The ambitious 23-year-old's resume boasts a variety of pursuits, including DJ, sculptor, and co-founder of Green Owl-an environmentally conscious company comprised of a record label, blog, and an organic clothing line (designed by Bronfman herself, of course). In addition to these impressive professional credentials, she has amazing personal style that's definitely worth noting. Whether it's a printed jumpsuit or a feathery cocktail dress, Bronfman can pull off any look with ease, which is why we're turning the spotlight on her spot-on aesthetic in today's Style Stalker story!
Sartorially speaking, Bronfman definitely leans towards feminine looks and makes them her own by mixing in unexpected and quirky details. At the Salvatore Ferragamo Resort 2012 presentation in New York back in June (bottom, right), for example, she updated a classic button-up-and-skirt combo by knotting the shirt to reveal a bare midriff-a smart outfit idea, if you ask us! We also love how she punched up a neutral frock at a Gap 1969 event in New York a few months ago (left, middle). She added a vibrant bag and retro sunglasses to the flirty dress, resulting in one fantastic party ensemble. Like any savvy tastemaker, her repertoire also extends well beyond ladylike ensembles. We particularly like how she combined leather pants with a sheer top and an of-the-moment choker at a Hugo Boss event in New York this summer (left, bottom). We're crazy about the tough-girl details, which effectively spiced up her sophisticated look.
If you're smitten with her style too, you're in luck because Bronfman was kind enough to answer a few questions on her favorite trends, inspirations, and more! Read on for our Q&A and ideas on how to emulate her sensibilities!-Erin Fitzpatrick
Outfit IDs
Balance a printed jumpsuit with a chic blazer.
Suno jumpsuit; Helmut Lang jacket; Rag & Bone belt; Chloe Sevigny for Opening Ceremony boots; Chanel bag.
Similar Essentials: Alice + Olivia Leiby Wide-Leg Jumpsuit ($440); River Island Sleeveless Chiffon Print Jumpsuit ($79); Forever 21 Tread Print Strapless Jumpsuit ($23); Olivia Moon Knit Blazer ($88).
Finish your after-hours outfit with an on-trend choker.
IAN R.M. sheer top; Kiki de Montparnase bra; Lanvin jacket; Avenue Montaigne leather pants; Chloe Sevigny for Opening Ceremony heels; Miu Miu bag.
Similar Essentials: Anndra Neen Cage Choker ($650); nOir Maasai Navajo Single Strand Beaded Choker ($104).
Liven up a neutral dress with a bright bag.
Opening Ceremony dress; vintage Balenciaga sunglasses; K. Jacques sandals; Louis Vuitton bag.
Similar Essentials: Dooney and Bourke Classic Satchel ($198); ASOS White Sorrell Bag ($105); Marc Jacobs Quilting Noho Leather Shoulder Bag ($675).
Center image.
Bottega Veneta dress and heels; Tom Binns bracelet.
Similar Essentials: Camilla and Marc Incidental Sleeveless Dress ($540); Josie Natori Dragon Lace Dress ($450); Antik Batik Embroidered Cotton Dress ($245).
Add interest to a white dress with an asymmetrical jacket.
Vintage Versace top and skirt; Rick Owens jacket; YSL heels; Rebecca Minkoff clutch.
Similar Essentials: Sass and Bide The Nostalgia Print Asymmetrical Jacket ($825); WISH Moda Jacket ($199); Gaiam Asymmetrical Thermal Shrug ($118).
Try a color-blocked sweater this season.
Avenue Montaigne leather pants; A.L.C. sweater; Christian Louboutin snakeskin boots; Reece Hudson bag.
Similar Essentials: Sonia Rykiel Long Sleeve Vintage Stripe Sweater ($795); C by Bloomingdales Cashmere Colorblock V-Neck Tunic ($170); INC International Concepts Sweater ($70).
Style your pleated skirt with a knotted shirt.
Steven Alan shirt; Fendi skirt; Super sunglasses; Louis Vuitton bag; Christian
Louboutin heels.
Similar Essentials: Maeve Pleated Ponte Skirt ($88); Ella Moss Debutante Pleated Skirt ($148); Tucker Pleated Skirt ($460); J. Crew's Boy Shirt in Thomas Mason Fabric ($148); Gap Easy Perfect Shirt ($35).
Please describe your personal style in two sentences or less.
I'm half black and half Jewish and grew up in the music industry; my style mirrors my background. I would describe it has having elements of rock n' roll and hip hop culture, but the overall effect is pretty polished and girly.
How does the city you live in inspire your day-to-day style?
A friend of mine used to say that in New York, it's cheaper to take a taxi than walk, because you usually happen upon great stores while walking. This is definitely the problem in my neighborhood, which is kind of a shopping destination for both vintage and up-and-coming designers, both of which really suit me. At any given time, I have a neighborhood to-do list, which mostly involves buying clothing that I've accidentally discovered.
List some of your favorite current trends and why you appreciate them/how you are wearing them.
I must say that I don't like to follow trends; however, I've always loved color, so I'm mostly excited for the upcoming spring collections. Those mixed pastels and prints appeal to my seventh grade self. I've also recently gotten into jumpsuits. They're so easy, and I am sort of 1970s disco queen at heart.
Who are some of your style icons and why?
Lauren Bacall, definitely. She is so beautiful and actually wore the clothes instead of the clothes wearing her. I love that she could make a turtleneck look sexy, and that she favored menswear pieces like blazers and trousers. I also love Diana Ross, because my style definitely leans towards the flamboyant. She also liked to experiment, like me-I mean, that's what getting dressed up is all about! Not to mention she has fab hair!
Name one go-to piece in your closet and why.
My best friend is a stylist and likes to scold me for not having the basics, like black flats or a simple coat. She may have some merit, because I definitely get the most wear out of my plain, white, button-down shirt from Steven Alan. I can style it in so many different ways, day or night, but I usually like to button it all the way up for a nerdy look.
What are some of your favorite places to shop?
1. Reformation
2. Ale et Ange
3. Dolce & Gabbana
4. Zitomer's
What are your favorite fashion sites/blogs?
1. Style.com
2. Intothegloss.com
3. maggyfrances.tumblr.com
4. kikidm.com
5. the-northernlight.com
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Allergies are diseases of the immune system that cause an overreaction to substances called "allergens." Allergies are grouped by the kind of trigger, time of year or where symptoms appear on the body: indoor and outdoor allergies (also called "hay fever," "seasonal," "perennial" or "nasal" allergies), food allergies, latex allergies, insect allergies, skin allergies and eye allergies. People who have allergies can live healthy and active lives.
What Causes Allergies
The substances that cause allergic disease in people are known as allergens. "Antigens," or protein particles like pollen, food or dander enter our bodies through a variety of ways. If the antigen causes an allergic reaction, that particle is considered an "allergen" – and antigen that triggers an allergic reaction. These allergens can get into our body in several ways:
What Makes Some Pollen Cause Allergies, and Not Others?
Plant pollens that are carried by the wind cause most allergies of the nose, eyes and lungs. These plants (including certain weeds, trees and grasses) are natural pollutants produced at various times of the year when their small, inconspicuous flowers discharge literally billions of pollen particles.
Because the particles can be carried significant distances, it is important for you not only to understand local environmental conditions, but also conditions over the broader area of the state or region in which you live. Unlike the wind-pollinated plants, conspicuous wild flowers or flowers used in most residential gardens are pollinated by bees, wasps, and other insects and therefore are not widely capable of producing allergic disease.
What is the Role of Heredity in Allergy?
Like baldness, height and eye color, the capacity to become allergic is an inherited characteristic. Yet, although you may be born with the genetic capability to become allergic, you are not automatically allergic to specific allergens. Several factors must be present for allergic sensitivity to be developed:
A baby born with the tendency to become allergic to cow's milk, for example, may show allergic symptoms several months after birth. A genetic capability to become allergic to cat dander may take three to four years of cat exposure before the person shows symptoms. These people may also become allergic to other environmental substances with age.
On the other hand, poison ivy allergy (contact dermatitis) is an example of an allergy in which hereditary background does not play a part. The person with poison ivy allergy first has to be exposed to the oil from the plant. This usually occurs during youth, when a rash does not always appear. However, the first exposure may sensitize or cause the person to become allergic and, when subsequent exposure takes place, a contact dermatitis rash appears and can be quite severe. Many plants are capable of producing this type of rash. Substances other than plants, such as dyes, metals, and chemicals in deodorants and cosmetics, can also cause a similar dermatitis.
Also learn more about what causes allergies from the American College of Asthma, Allergy & Immunology (ACAAI).
SOURCE: This information should not substitute for seeking responsible, professional medical care. First created 1995; updated 2011.
© Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) Editorial Board


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Iberdrola Renewables spokesman Paul N. Copleman stopped short of saying the project was permanently abandoned, but said the company has decided to pursue other opportunities.
We are removing the meteorological towers and no longer developing the project, he said. Its not to say we dont believe its a good site for a wind farm, but we wont be pursuing it.
Mr. Copleman said regulatory uncertainty and the wind energy market were factors in the companys decision. He could not immediately say how many lease holders were affected.
We have to right-size our pipeline of projects under development and figure out what our best opportunities are that we can push forward at this point, he said.
Mr. Copleman said development of other Northern New York projects, including those in Clayton and Parishville, are not affected.
He said opposition to the project by town officials and residents was not a reason.
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Resident Michele W. McQueer, a lease holder who was part of a lawsuit challenging the towns wind law as overly restrictive, said the issue is far from dead.
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Møllgaard, Peter; Overgaard, Per Baltzer (København, 2001)[More information][Less information]
URI: http://hdl.handle.net/10398/7567
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how institutional contexts matterHouman Andersen, Poul; Jesper, Norus (København, 2003)[More information][Less information]
Abstract: The paper has a dual purpose. First, we suggest that entrepreneurs in their establishment of new businesses draw on a range of pre-existing socially embedded routines for creating acceptance by their environment. Also they draw upon external resources that are used in patterning specific practices. This ability is treated as entrepreneurial assets. Secondly, we argue that the existence and patterning of these socially embedded routines used in new business development are contingent on the institutional context. We see the institutional context as complex and fragmented, composed and shaped by different institutional domains: the normative, the cognitive and the regulatory domain. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/10398/6724
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Marx og vidensøkonomien - en diskussion af arbejdsværditeoriens betydning for kritikken af arbejdslivet i den globale kapitalismeHansson, Finn (København, 2008)[More information][Less information]
Abstract: Det er vanskeligt i dagens samfund ikke at betragte udtrykket "den uhyre vareophobning" som Marx i Kapitalens første kapitel (1970 1.1: 128/49)i bruger som det mest sigende udtryk for den samfundsmæssige rigdom, som en endog meget beskeden forudsigelse af en eksplosiv udvikling, som vi ser her fuldt udfoldet godt 150 år senere. Kapitalforholdets eksplosive dynamik, som Marx analyserede i sin vorden, har nu vist sig i sin fuldt udfoldede globale dynamisk, hvor dagens kapitalisme har bredt sig til alle områder i samfundet og alle dele af kloden. Debatten herom har dog i lang tid været præget af en række summariske og empirisk ufuldstændige antagelser om, hvad der er det unikt nye i dagens kapitalisme, ofte efterfulgt af en nærmest apriorisk afvisning af Marx' kritik som relevant for en kritisk forståelse af dagens kapitalisme. I modsætning til dette vil denne artikel undersøge om de modsætninger og problemer, som den nye kapitalisme skaber for lønarbejderne og se nærmere på om de med fordel kan analyseres ved at gå tilbage og videreudvikle de bidrag til analyse af det moderne lønarbejde under kapitalismen, som vi finder hos Marx og hermed bidrage til en systematisk samfundskritik af vilkårene for det moderne lønarbejde. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/10398/6433
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Becker, Lise (København, 2006)[More information][Less information]
Abstract: This article contributes to the emerging body of work in organisational theory that seeks to include materiality in conceptualising processes of organizing (e.g. Law, 1994; Doolin, 2003; Czarniawska and Gustavsson, 2004; Dale, 2005). Using the four largest multinational oil companies' green transition towards renewable energies as a case the article integrates material aspects into the theory on the narration of organisational identities. Following Czarniawska (1997) the concept of organisational identity is viewed as an evolving organisational narrative. Following Law (1994) this organisational narrative is then conceptualised as a socio-technical narrative. The article describes how oil related technologies and their accompanying symbolic meaning and technical oil related standards can be conceptualised as part of the enduring aspects in oil companies' organisational identities. The article concludes to that end that both social and material aspects add to the endurance of organisational identities. Key words. Identity narration; materiality; greening of oil companies; climate change. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/10398/6701
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Lessons to be learned from the "hidden" committees of the Nordic Council of MinistersNedergaard, Peter (København, 2006)[More information][Less information]
Abstract: In spite of their long history and extensive activities, the international committees of the Nordic Council of Ministers have not hitherto been subject to scholarly examination. This paper demonstrates that valuable lessons can be learned about policy learning in practise and theoretically by analysing the cooperation in the committees of the Nordic Council of Ministers. Using the Advocacy Coalition Framework as the starting point, fifteen hypotheses on policy learning are tested. Among other things, it is concluded that in order to maximise policy learning in international committees, committees should avoid fragmentation into coalitions, be open to public opinion, participants in committees should be driven by a sense of purpose rather that material interest, empirical data should be made available to committees, a neutral presidency should be present in order to act as an authoritative persuader, and neutral scientists should participate, although not necessarily scientists from consultancy firms. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/10398/7353
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la Cour, Lisbeth; Møllgaard, Peter (København, 2002)[More information][Less information]
URI: http://hdl.handle.net/10398/6792
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Pedersen, Torben; Sharma, Deo; Petersen, Bent (København, 2001)[More information][Less information]
Abstract: This large-scale study explores the performance implications of different combinations of knowledge sourcing and transfer mechanisms of multinational corporations (MNCs). The focus is on transfer of internationalization knowledge. After having acquired knowledge in foreign markets, the MNCs face a choice as to the mechanism used for transferring this knowledge to other units of the corporation. MNCs can use "rich communication media" that are able to transfer experiential knowledge as acquired originally. Alternatively, the MNCs may aim to codify the knowledge in written media in order to transfer it to other units. A wrong choice of transfer mechanism may result in unnecessarily high communication costs or impaired quality of the knowledge subject to transfer. On the basis of data on Danish MNCs the performance implications of the transfer mechanism choice is examined. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/10398/6890
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a review of some portfolio selection criteria of Elton, Gruber and PadbergAstrup Jensen, Bjarne (København, 2001)[More information][Less information]
URI: http://hdl.handle.net/10398/7186
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Björk, Tomas; Murgoci, Agatha; Zhou, Xun Yu (, 2009)[More information][Less information]
Abstract: The objective of this paper is to study the mean–variance portfolio optimization in continuous time. Since this problem is time inconsistent we attack it by placing the problem within a game theoretic framework and look for subgame perfect Nash equilibrium strategies. This particular problem has already been studied in [2] where the authors assumed a con- stant risk aversion parameter. This assumption leads to an equilibrium control where the dollar amount invested in the risky asset is independent of current wealth, and we argue that this result is unrealistic from an eco- nomic point of view. In order to have a more realistic model we instead study the case when the risk aversion depends dynamically on current wealth. This is a substantially more complicated problem than the one with constant risk aversion but, using the general theory of time inconsis- tent control developed in [4], we provide a fairly detailed analysis on the general case. In particular, when the risk aversion is inversely proportional to wealth, we provide an analytical solution where the equilibrium dollar amount invested in the risky asset is proportional to current wealth. The equilibrium for this model thus appears more reasonable than the one for the model with constant risk aversion. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/10398/9097
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Hotho, Jasper J. (, 2009)[More information][Less information]
Abstract: Three varieties of institutionalism currently dominate International Business studies: new institutional economics, new organizational institutionalism, and comparative historical institutionalism. Yet currently applied measures of institutional country distance predominantly build on the thought of the first two strands of institutionalism. This paper sets out to address this underrepresentation of comparative historical institutional thought in currently available measures of institutional distance. Building on Whitley's business systems framework, a measure of institutional distance is developed and validated which captures intrinsic, substantive institutional differences in economic organization, rather than differences in institutional effectiveness. The results of the two-stage cluster analysis used to validate the selected indicators closely approximate the business systems typology, which is both indicative of the validity of this measure and of the distinctiveness of the business system types that make up the business system framework. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/10398/7946
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A Time Series Analysis of Eight Sectors, 1984-2012Citi, Manuele; Justesen, Mogens K. (Frederiksberg, 2013)[More information][Less information]
Abstract: Over the last three decades, EU regulation of the internal market has become highly pervasive, affecting practically all the domains of European citizens' lives. Many studies have focused on understanding the process and causes of regulatory reform. However, these have typically been small-scale or small-n studies, with no or limited attempts to analyse the more general sources of regulatory reform. In this paper, we focus on the determinants of stability and change in EU regulation. We develop an original dataset of 169 pieces of legislation (regulations, directives and decisions) across eight different sectors, and analyse the dynamics of regulatory reform in the EU. Using time series analysis of count data, we find evidence that the number of winning coalitions in the Council and the size of EU membership have a significant impact on regulatory reform in the EU. However, the political (left-right) composition of EU's legislative bodies has no significant impact on the process of regulatory reform. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/10398/8835
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Medhat, Mamdouh (Frederiksberg, 2015)[More information][Less information]
Abstract: These writings constitute my PhD dissertation in financial economics. The dissertation consists of three chapters. Each chapter can be read independently of the others, but all three chapters share the dissertation's overall topic: Measuring and pricing the risk of corporate failures. The ability to adequately measure and price the risk of corporate failures is vital for creditors, shareholders, and regulators of financial institutions. Whenever a firm uses debt instruments such as loans or bonds to finance its operations, the firm may fail to meet the debt's contractual obligations. Typically, a failure is in the form of a default on a payment of interest or principle, but can also be a violation of a covenant attached to the debt or a bankruptcy filing by the firm or by the creditors on behalf of the firm. If a firm fails, it may be forced to temporarily or permanently halt its operations, which can entail losses: Creditors may realize a loss on their promised payments, while shareholders may see their entire equity stake wiped out. Therefore, creditors and shareholders need to adequately measure the risk of a failure, so that this risk can be reflected in the prices they are willing to pay—and the returns they require—for holding a firm's financial securities. At the same time, regulators must be able to verify that a financial institution is adequately cushioned against this risk, so that losses do not destabilize an important institution or even the financial system itself. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/10398/9137
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an empirical validation of the HED/UT scaleHeijden, Hans van der; Sangstad Sørensen, Lotte (København, 2002)[More information][Less information]
URI: http://hdl.handle.net/10398/6482
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Measuring Consumer Reactions to Sponsoring Partnerships Based upon Emotional and Attitudinal ResponsesRiis Christensen, Sverre (København, 2004)[More information][Less information]
Abstract: Consumers reactions from being exposed to sponsorships has primarily been measured and docu-mented applying cognitive information processing models to the phenomenon. In the paper it is argued that such effects are probably better modelled applying models of peripheral information processing to the measurements, and it is suggested that the effects can be measured on the atti-tudes-towards-the sponsor and on the emotion-towards-the sponsor levels. This type of modelling is known as the ELAM model, however the types of independent variables involved is new to research into sponsorship effects. Two batteries of statements, attitude words and feeling words, are developed and a study is carried out with 470 respondents, randomly selected from the population. The data are analysed and pro-vide expressions of positive and negative attitude reaction and emotional reaction that show marked differences in consumer reactions towards sponsored objects of different natures as well as towards potential sponsoring organisations. For instance, the charitable institutions measured in the study elicit larger negative emotional re-sponses than positive responses, corresponding to a negative Net Emotional Response Score (NERS). Amongst the potential sponsoring companies only one company – a tobacco manufacturer – show this profile in NERS. The variation in NERS between charitable institutions and sports insti-tutions is quite dramatic – and has a high face validity. When studying attitude responses (Net Atti-tude Response Score or NARS), the differences between sponsored institutions are much smaller, although the charitable institutions still show a structurally different profile from the cultural and sports institutions. The differences between companies in NARS are quite small and probably only significant in a few instances. The NERS and NARS data are used to illustrate a "goodness-of-fit�? measurement that companies – or organisations looking for sponsors – can use to determine whether a potential arrangement has the ability to provide the desired effects on reactions. This goodness of fit is both applied to the net scores and to the full evaluations on the attitude and emotion batteries and it seems as if the latter approach will be richer in explanatory power for a potential sponsor. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/10398/6635
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Colleoni, Elanor; Arvidsson, Adam; Hansen, Lars K.; Marchesini, Andrea (Frederiksberg, 2011)[More information][Less information]
Abstract: In recent years, new digital media have become important for social networking and content sharing. Due to their large diffusion, social media platforms have also both increased the strategic importance of managing corporate reputation and rendered this more difficult. Companies are increasingly apprehensive about information and opinions that can spread through online communities rapidly without any control. While social media platforms increase the power of stakeholders, they also represent a large-scale source of information about feelings, opinions and sentiments of people that allow us to measure and monitor reputation through the analysis of user generated content in real-time. In this paper, we show how social media content can be used to measure the online reputation of a company. Furthermore, we present an open platform that uses a sentiment analysis algorithm on twitter traffic to monitor the real time evolution of company reputation. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/10398/8730
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Holvad, Torben; Hougaard, Jens Leth; Kronborg, Dorte; Kvist, Hans Kurt (København, 2002)[More information][Less information]
URI: http://hdl.handle.net/10398/6732
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A review of academic liteBoll, Karen; Oats, Lynne (Exeter, 2014)[More information][Less information]
URI: http://hdl.handle.net/10398/8995
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Hsuan, Juliana; Prockl, Günter (Frederiksberg, 2013)[More information][Less information]
Abstract: Purpose - 3PL services are more or less individually designed bundles of logistics operations that are provided on the basis of a long term relationship between logistics service providers and their clients mostly in industry and retail. The appropriate degree of the individuality is however subject to a trade-off between the creation of complexity to reflect individual customer needs and the realization of synergy effects by the replication of common elements and the multiplied utilization of relevant resources for different customers. The appropriate mix of the more individual elements and the more common elements is seen as a major success factor for the design of the service propositions. Design/methodology/approach - The explorative paper is combining major elements and frameworks from different interdisciplinary research streams, such as modularity and service design and adapts them to the subject of third party logistics. Findings - As a major result the paper is providing a conceptual model for the systematic and formal description of modularity and individuality in the configuration of third party logistics services. The model thus serves as a tool to classify and categorize degrees of complexity that are embedded in TPL settings. Research limitations/implications (if applicable) - As our research is still in the exploratory stage, we do not offer empirical findings. Practical implications - Our findings can help firms to better understand the critical factors in their current TPL service offerings and how to replicate or (re)design the new services offered. Depending on the level of complexity of the TPL services, firms need also to consider the implications of the replication and/or (re)design on the configuration of the supply chain, especially downstream. Originality/value - The paper crosses disciplinary boundaries and combines relevant research streams to provide a sound foundation for the categorization and classification of TPL services and for new service design/development (NSD) and supply chain configuration. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/10398/8813
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A Tax Optimality IndexRaimondos-Møller, Pascalis; Woodland, Alan D. (København, 2004)[More information][Less information]
Abstract: This paper introduces an index of tax optimality that measures the distance of some current tax structure from the optimal tax structure in the presence of public goods. In doing so, we derive a [0, 1] number that reveals immediately how far the current tax configuration is from the optimal one and, thereby, the degree of efficiency of a tax system. We call this number the Tax Optimality Index. We show how the basic method can be altered in order to derive a revenue equivalent uniform tax, which measures the size of the public sector. A numerical example is used to illustrate the method developed. JEL Code: H21, H41. Keywords: Tax optimality index, excess burden, distance function. Authors Affiliations: Raimondos-Møller: Copenhagen Business School, CEPR, CESifo, and EPRU. Woodland: University of Sydney. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/10398/7534
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Petersen, Christian; Plenborg, Thomas (København, 2007)[More information][Less information]
Abstract: 'Growth' as a concept is often not very well understood. Growth may be measured in a variety of ways (e.g., growth in turnover, earnings, earnings per share, assets, and shareholders equity). Investors and other capital providers generally find it attractive to invest in 'growth firms.' For instance, earnings per share (EPS) figures are widely published and used by investors. An increase in EPS is seen as a signal of improved profitability. Likewise, growth in earnings measures such as EBIT, EBITA, EBITDA etc. seem to indicate that firms are value creating. Our paper discusses if and under what conditions growth in accounting variables (accounting numbers and financial ratios) is value creating. We find that growth in one-periodic earnings measures does not necessarily create wealth for shareholders. Only growth in economic income is value creating. Our analysis also provide evidence that users of accounting information should be aware of the quality of growth and distinguish between growth based on transitory vs. permanent components of earnings. Our analysis finally documents that growth in earnings per share or return on equity caused by share repurchases has no economic significance. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/10398/6750
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