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Buffalo, N.Y. - The Erie County Water Authority, which has come under repeated criticism for its hiring practices and salaries, is increasing bills in 2013.
On Thursday, the authority's three commissioners approved a budget that will add a $12 annual infrastructure surcharge to next year's bills.
The authority says the money raised through the surcharge will be dedicated to paying for major infrastructure upgrades at the authority's two water treatment plants and for new water mains, among other capital projects.
With the new surcharge, a typical customer will see their bill increase from $260 to $272 next year.
Next year in the budget we passed, we're talking about investing $20 million in infrastructure, and the whole point of that is to keep our costs down long term and make sure we're providing the service that ratepayers expect from us," said Jack O'Donnell one of the three commissioners.
The authority is not cutting any jobs as part of its new budget.
2 On Your Side revealed over the summer that the Authority had hired the future sister-in-law of Erie County Republican chairman Nick Langworthy for a $55,000 a year job as a secretary, the authority also hired County Executive Mark Poloncarz's brother for a $55,000 a year job to monitor the contracts that the Water Authority enters into.
Both were hired on a temporary basis without the jobs first being posted to the public.
The Authority says both will have to take civil service tests during the first half of 2013, and be among the top three scorers, in order to keep their jobs permanently.
The Authority says its water rates are the second lowest in Western New York.


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Truck rollover closes westbound I-10 in central Phoenix
PHOENIX — An accident closed part of Interstate 10 in central Phoenix Wednesday.
The highway was reopened about 1:30 p.m.
The Arizona Department of Transportation said a tractor-trailer rollover closed westbound I-10 at the so-called "mini-stack" interchange with Loop 202
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Exelon appointed Admiral Richard W. Mies to its board of directors on Tuesday, Jan. 27. Mies, 64, is president and chief executive officer of The Mies Group, Ltd., a consulting firm.
CHICAGO (Feb. 2, 2009) — Exelon appointed Admiral Richard W. Mies to its board of directors on Tuesday, Jan. 27. Mies, 64, is president and chief executive officer of The Mies Group, Ltd., a consulting firm.
"Richard brings to the Exelon board additional depth of expertise in oversight of nuclear operations," said John W. Rowe, Exelon chairman and CEO. "His unique combination of nuclear, policy and business experience gained through military service and providing strategic counsel on national security is certain to strengthen the board."
The Exelon board appointed Mies to its Generation Oversight Committee, which oversees the safe and reliable operation of all Exelon generating facilities.
Previously, Mies served as president and chief executive officer of Hicks and Associates Inc. (H&AI), a firm that provides executive-level strategic consulting services to the federal government, and as senior vice president of H&AI parent Science Applications International Corp. (SAIC). Prior to that, he was sector manager and deputy group president at SAIC.
Mies joined SAIC following a distinguished 35-year career in the U.S. Navy. As commander in chief of U.S. Strategic Command, he was responsible for command and control of the nation's strategic nuclear forces supporting the national security objective of strategic deterrence. After completing his training for submarine duty, he served on two nuclear attack submarines and a ballistic missile submarine before commanding the nuclear attack submarine USS SEA DEVIL. He subsequently served in a wide range of command positions.
Mies is chairman of the board of directors of the Naval Submarine League and a member of the Committee on International Security and Arms Control of the National Academy of Sciences. He serves on the boards of McDermott International, Inc. and Mutual of Omaha. He also is a member of the boards of governors of Los Alamos National Security and Lawrence Livermore National Security, which oversee Los Alamos and Lawrence Livermore National Laboratories, respectively.
A native of Chicago, Mies earned a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering and mathematics from the U.S. Naval Academy and a master's degree in government administration and international relations from Harvard University.
Exelon's board expanded its size to 16 members and appointed Mies to fill the vacancy. His appointment will be effective Feb. 2, 2009.
Exelon Corporation is one of the nation's largest electric utilities with nearly $19 billion in annual revenues. The company has one of the industry's largest portfolios of electricity generation capacity, with a nationwide reach and strong positions in the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic. Exelon distributes electricity to approximately 5.4 million customers in northern Illinois and Pennsylvania and natural gas to 480,000 customers in the Philadelphia area. Exelon is headquartered in Chicago and trades on the NYSE under the ticker EXC.


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Python's a good one to start with, it'll get you in the habit of good code formatting
This might also be an interesting read to get you started. It'll tell you what languages to learn, anyway
Hey Gang,
I'd like to teach myself computer programming, so I can eventually teach my students (sharp middle schoolers).
What's the best place to start?
I don't really have anything that I *need* to write a program to do, I'm just interested in cultivating the skills and understanding to appreciate programming. In this regard, I'd be open to learning a language that would help me lay a solid foundation, even if I ended up having to learn another language (once I got up to speed on the first) to actually get something done.
Thanks in advance,
PS: Solid book recommendations or online tutorial sites would be much appreciated.
Python's a good one to start with, it'll get you in the habit of good code formatting
This might also be an interesting read to get you started. It'll tell you what languages to learn, anyway
Either Python or Ruby. Forget about Perl, it's too hard to read code. C/C++ are too complicated for a first language.
If you want something that will lay a solid foundation for programming, you will need to learn a language like C or C++ (or both). You will have a good understanding of data structures and algorithms with those languages that other languages may hide/lack.
If you're looking to learn programming quickly to do things quickly, you should learn a scripting language such as Perl, Python or Ruby (all of which have interpreters written in C might I add).
But you will understand what scripting languages do "behind the scenes" better if you learn C or C++ IMHO.
I usually buy books that are from the creators of the language (The C Programming Language, The C++ Programming Language, Programming Perl, etc.), I've never gone wrong with them, but they may be a little hard to follow if you're completely new to programming. Programming and knowing a language are two separate things. Programming is about knowing how to use a tool effectively and using it to solve problems.
I would get Deitel & Deitels : C++, Howto program. I use that in my programming class, and it explains the principals of programming very well.
Ohh, and what I've read of Sams teach yourself C++ for Linux is very good!
one of the hardest languages to learn, but it'll pay off in the long run
especially cuz ur gonna be teaching other people howto program i would recommend C. A good C book will teach you how to program the right way, while other (more easier) languages will make u depend on the safety factor of those languages and it will basically make u a less good programmer, and it will do the same for ur students as well
You could also be realy sado-masochist and try O'Caml.
if you can learn that, you can learn ANYTHING
if you want to have an EASY class, then Visual Basic
I hate to agree with GnuVince for once [smiles] but I would start off with Python or Ruby. Start simple. I started with Basic when I was 7 years old. From there, move up to C and C++ and then if you're feeling dangerous, try some assembler. Even if you don't program with assembler, it really helps you understand how things work at an even greater level and will improve your programming with other languages.


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Series Amount Per Share$4.68 Series D (NYSE: PEPRD) $1.17$4.40 Series C (NYSE: PEPRC) $1.10$4.30 Series B (NYSE: PEPRB) $1.075$3.80 Series A (NYSE: PEPRA) $0.95
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The Missouri Department of Revenue is colluding with the Department of Homeland Security to collect citizens' biometric information and store it in a massive federal database. This information includes the names of those who apply for a concealed carry weapons permit.
This was the allegation investigated at a meeting of the Appropriations Committee of the Missouri state senate, chaired by state Senator Kurt Shaefer (R-Dist. 15).
Local talk-radio host Dana Loesch recounts on her show's website the content of a conversation she had with Senator Schaefer about the hearing:
Schaefer notes that the collection of biometric data was never discussed with Missouri lawmakers and that it was discovered quite by accident when suspicious Missourians questioned why the DOR would want their marriage licenses and a multitude of other information simply to renew their conceal carry permits. When Schaefer confronted the DOR, they twice lied to the senator, claiming that the DHS grant money was for things like "hole punchers." Schaefer later learned the DHS grant money was actually used towards items like facial recognition hardware and software. It's not only backdoor gun registration, but a massive invasion of privacy as well.
Testimony from other senators at the hearing revealed the anger of lawmakers who have discovered the backdoor dealings of Department of Homeland Security with officials of their own state government.
KMOX radio in St. Louis reports:
Republican Senator Mike Parson says this punishes law abiding citizens, and it puts them at risk of their information being exposed if the database is breached.
"But whether you like it or not, you now obtained that information and you have the responsibility of that information, which makes everybody at risk," said Parson. "I don't know why we want to put Missouri citizens at risk when we don't have to."
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By RICHARD SHAWSports editor
All their lives athletes are told if they work hard, have dedication to sport and if they are there when they need to be, they will certainly win games. Maybe not all, maybe not most, but at least some.
This years East Carbon boys basketball team has done all those things, yet they must feel deceived by that lore, because in their final two games of the season they could not find that elusive victory they have been longing for all year. They finished the basketball season with a 0-15 record overall and with 12 losses in their final year in Region 18.
Last week they faced their final home game on Wednesday night as they faced the 5-14 Meridian Mongooses. However, even with that impetus they were not able to pull it out, despite some good runs, as they lost to the Provo team 85-55.
Then on Friday they traveled to Wendover for the final game of the this years schedule and played the Wildcats where they once again lost 105-47.
At home they had some good chances, although they were of the come-from-behind kind.
In the first period the Vikings dug themselves a hole they would never climb out of when the Mongooses put up 30 points to their seven.
In the second period things were better as they held the Provo team to only 22 points and put in 16 themselves.
It was in the third period when things seemed to improve and it actually looked like the team could come back.
Bryant Bridge, who had wrestled all year instead of playing basketball joined the team for his first game and between him and normally high scoring Kyle Leonard they began to help the team move, by pouring in three point shots in the second half. For the game Leonard had four and Bridge garnered five.
But despite the glimmer of hope, and with the Vikings whittling down the lead, the Mogooses were not through and rallied taking back their dominance. East Carbon did outscore Meridian 15-13 in the period, but even with a short rally in the fourth quarter it wasn't enough.
For the game Kyle Leonard ended up with 18 points, while J.D. Leonard put in 16 and Bridge added 15. The only other two players that scored for the Vikings were Sawyer Leonard with four and David Stewart with two.
At Wendover the Vikings had one last chance, but the Wildcats would have none of it as they poured on the scoring with 14 players putting points on the board.
The 10-9 Wildcats scored 33 points in the first period while holding East Carbon to only seven. In the second they scored 20 while the Vikings were able to manage only 10.
In the third quarter it only got worse for the Vikings as they absorbed a 35 point outburst by Wendover.
Finally in the fourth quarter the East Carbon boys were able to take back some control and actually won the quarter 18-17.
The Vikings were led in scoring by two players, Steve Brown and Kyle Leonard. Both had 11 points. Chris Candelaria and JD Leonard scored 10 each. Sawyer Leonard scored five.
In each game the team hustled and played hard and at times looked very good. But a few lapses in defense and at times some poor offensive execution cost them the season.
It was a long season and a sad finish to the team's year of residence in Region 18. Next year the Vikings will play in the newly formed Region 19 with such teams as Green River, Monticello, Whitehorse, Navajo Mountain and Monument Valley. No more trips to the west desert towns or Utah County during the regular season.
And next year instead of being the most far easterly destination for teams in their region to play at, they will be the northern most team in Region 19.


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Hollywood may be smitten with '40s beauty, but retro trends need a modern twist to work in real life. British actress Rachel Weisz's beauty team knows where to draw the line between homage and costume: hairstylist Ben Skervin mussed up her chocolate waves and makeup artist Genevieve Herr gave the Oscar winner a smudged brown eye and rosy cheeks to keep things fresh. The perfect marriage of modern and mid-century for a screening of Weisz's latest film, The Deep Blue Sea. The only better marriage might be her own, to James Bond.Skin
Herr began by prepping Weisz's moisturized skin with Laura Mercier's Foundation Primer ($32) before smoothing on the brand's Tinted Moisturizer ($43) in Nude. "Use a damp sponge to distribute the product evenly," Herr says. Next, she dabbed concealer under the actress' eyes and around her lips to define her pout. "Apply concealer on the top and bottom of the center of the lips to enhance them," she says. For a natural blush, Herr smoothed Edward Bess' Rouge for Lips and Cheeks ($38) in Love Affair onto the apples of Weisz's cheeks and blended with one finger. She set the actress' skin with two different powders--Laura Mercier's Secret Brightening Powder ($22) under her eyes to make them "pop," and translucent powder on the rest of the face.
Herr chose two different shades of eyeliner for Weisz's smoky eye--Lancome's Le Crayon Khol EyeLiner ($26) in Black Ebony on the top inner rim, and Laura Mercier's Kohl Eye Pencil ($20) in Brown Copper on the bottom. "Using a copper shade on the bottom softens the look and adds shimmer," Herr says. She applied Nars' Matte Eyeshadow ($24) in Bali on Weisz's eyelids, concentrating the color in the crease, and brought the powder up and out with an angled brush. Herr reached for pale shadow shades--Nars' Duo Eyeshadow ($34) in Alhambra--for the inner corners to brighten the actress' eyes. She curled Weisz's lashes and applied two coats of Lancome's Hypnose Doll Lashes Mascara ($26) in Black to finish the eyes.
Herr applied Bobbi Brown's Lip Liner ($22) in Beige to Weisz's lips, but skipped the outer corners. "Leave the ends clean so that they don't looked painted and artificial," she says. Herr smoothed on Chanel's Rouge Allure Luminous Intense Lip Colour ($34) in 114 Precieuse on top.
To start, Skervin prepped Weisz's hair with Vidal Sassoon's Pro Series Heat Protect & Shine Spray ($4) and blew her locks dry with a round brush. He didn't want the actress' retro waves to look too uniform, so he used a 1/2-inch curling iron on the front sections, and a 1-inch iron for the back. "Take 1-inch square sections and curl them in a spiral down the barrel of the iron," Skervin says. "Hold in place for about 20 seconds and then slide the hair off the barrel allowing the curl to cool without touching it." Once set, he lightly brushed the actress' hair with Mason Pearson's Handy Mixture Brush ($120) to create soft waves. Skervin created a deep part and used a dab of Vidal Sassoon's Pro Series Mega Firm Hold Gel ($4) to smooth Weisz's hair behind her left ear. A light spray of the brand's Pro Series Flexible Hold Hairspray ($4) set the style, but Skervin suggests using a light hand. "Don't make it stiff," he says. "You want the wave to have a loose feel to it!"
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Constellation Energy (NYSE: CEG), a leading competitive energy provider, today announced it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire 100 percent of MXenergy, a Connecticut-based supplier of natural gas and electricity.
BALTIMORE, MD – Constellation Energy (NYSE: CEG), a leading competitive energy provider, today announced it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire 100 percent of MXenergy, a Connecticut-based supplier of natural gas and electricity with more than half a million customers in North America.
The proposed transaction to purchase MXenergy for $175 million, subject to normal adjustments, broadens Constellation Energy's mass market presence to include the 15 states and two Canadian provinces where MXenergy supplies gas and electricity to more than 540,000 residential and small commercial customers.
"MXenergy provides us with a broad platform that supplements our growing retail business, particularly in the residential market, at a time when customers are choosing energy suppliers in significant numbers," said Mark Huston, head of Constellation Energy's retail business.
"By combining forces with Constellation, we strengthen our ability to provide customers with quality service and innovative products that can help them manage their energy needs," said Jeffrey Mayer, president and chief executive officer of MXenergy.
MXenergy has more than 200 employees and is headquartered in Stamford, Conn., with a major operational office in Houston, Texas, and call-center operations in Annapolis Junction, Md.
Huston said the acquisition positions Constellation Energy to exceed 1 million mass market customers by the end of 2011. Constellation Energy has been steadily growing its residential base the past year by offering electric choice to residential customers in Maryland, Washington, D.C. and parts of New Jersey and Illinois.
The definitive agreement signed by MXenergy and Constellation Energy is scheduled to close in the third quarter, subject to required regulatory approvals and approval by MXenergy shareholders.
Constellation Energy demonstrates its commitment to environmental stewardship and a clean energy future by delivering innovative energy solutions that help customers control energy use, reduce greenhouse gas emissions and utilize sources of renewable energy.
MXenergy is one of the country's largest independent suppliers of energy to mass market customers throughout the United States and Canada. It was founded in 1999 and received major financial support from a number of private equity investors, most notably Denham Capital Management LP, and Charterhouse Group, Inc. MXenergy was the first retail marketer to provide carbon offsets for its customers through the planting of a certified pine forest in Georgia.
BofA Merrill Lynch acted as financial adviser to MXenergy on the transaction, and Duff & Phelps delivered a fairness opinion to the MXenergy Board of Directors.
Constellation Energy is a leading competitive supplier of power, natural gas and energy products and services for homes and businesses across the continental United States. It owns a diversified fleet of generating units, totaling approximately 12,000 megawatts of generating capacity, and is a leading advocate for clean, environmentally sustainable energy sources, such as solar power and nuclear energy. The company delivers electricity and natural gas through the Baltimore Gas and Electric Company (BGE), its regulated utility in Central Maryland. A FORTUNE 500 company headquartered in Baltimore, Constellation Energy had revenues of $14.3 billion in 2010. Learn more online: www.constellation.com.
About MXenergyMXenergy is one of the fastest growing retail natural gas and electricity suppliers in North America, serving over 500,000 customers in 42 utility territories in the United States and Canada. For over 11 years, the company has provided millions of customers with a choice in how they purchase energy to run their homes and businesses. Founded in 1999 to provide natural gas and electricity to consumers in deregulated energy markets, MXenergy helps residential customers and small business owners control their energy bills by providing both fixed and variable rate plans MXenergy is committed to best practices in environmental conservation, supporting local communities through various outreach programs and is a member of the Chicago Climate Exchange. For more information about MXenergy please visit www.mxenergy.com.


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You might have the similar experience. One of your friends Ann comes to you and starts talking about her new boyfriend Mark. He is not only charming, but also extremely smart, humorous, thoughtful. You think Ann is the luckiest girl in the world and cannot wait to see this amazing guy. Finally, when you meet this him, this perfect guy seems to have been turned into a bald, short and boring man. You run away from him and doubt that there is something wrong with Ann's eyes. However, the same story happens to Mary, Ken, Chris, and Benny. Eventually, one day your friends ask you, what the hell do you see in that guy!? You wonder, is love really blind?
There has been a substantial amount research devoted to investigating this interesting question. Research showed that during their romantic relationship, partners frequently attempt to sustain a sense of felt security by weaving an elaborate story (or fiction) that both embellishes a partner's virtues and minimizes his or her faults. For instance, several research found that individuals often rate their partner overly positive on characteristics such as "kind" and "intelligent," a phenomenon that has been called positive illusions. Barelds and Dijkstra (2009) examined the existence of positive illusions about a partner's physical attractiveness and its relations to relationship quality. They found that individuals rated their partner as more attractive than their partner rated him or herself, and such positive illusion about partner's physical attractiveness was associated with high relationship quality. Researchers interpreted that feeling that one partner is very attractive will therefore enhance one's satisfaction with one's relationship. Partners may feel they are lucky to have such an attractive partner. So is love blind? Perhaps not blind, but certainly magic.
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By C.J. MCMANUSSun Advocate reporter
While line-by-line negotiations over the new contract between ECDC and East Carbon City continue, one matter was settled Tuesday night. ECDC said it has no problem with the city deciding what to do with the company's scholarship fund for local youth.
In the beginning years, ECDC was simply paying out tuition for graduating East Carbon seniors to help with a two-year college education.
"We didn't feel like we had good control at that point, so in 2006 we attempted to clean that up a little bit," explained landfill administrator Kirk Treece. "What we agreed to was paying $15,000 a year or $7,500 a semester for CEU or now Utah State to administer the money and decide who gets it, based on how many students apply. If only one person applied they would get the money, if 10 applied they would allocate it out from there."
According to Treece, what the city and ECDC have been discussing is opening the process up to include schools other that USU-Eastern. As the group continued to discuss the scholarship, it became apparent that ECDC was fine with the city defining what the parameters of the scholarship be.
"The easiest thing would be to let us administer this money," said Maggio. "That way if we find a student who wants to be in engineering or med school we could decide to help them into the third and fourth year."
Upon deciding to let East Carbon take over the administration of the scholarship, the council agreed to assemble a committee to review applicants as ECDC will now approach USU-Eastern about releasing the funds.
As for other issues involved in the lengthy negotiations, both the city and ECDC agree in principal over many issues within the current contract, but there are some issues such as potential toxic waste disposal that are unresolved.
The council and ECDC have been in negotiation for the past couple of months over just what the company's tippage fees will be concerning different classes of material that could be brought in to the landfill. It has been made clear that both the city and the company feel that two separate rates should be accessed for material regulated by the Toxic Substances Control act vs. non-TSCA material. While specific numbers were not discussed during this session, ECDC's original offer was to have their fee raised from $1 per ton to $1.50 per ton starting now. During a previous session, East Carbon City Attorney Jeremy Humes reported that the city was looking to reply to that offer with a specific 25 cent increase on all PCB materials with a stepped increase at three, five, seven and nine years.
Again, while specific cost increases were not discussed, Treese did explain from his company's perspective, the way in which they formulate host fees. It's called a net tippage fee, what ECDC gets to keep after subtracting such things as freight and on-site trucking from the fee charged to shippers. The company wants to use that net fee as a basis for the host fee.
Some within the council were leery that ECDC would be able to manipulate transportation and loading costs to minimize the city's fee. Treece was adamant that this was not the case.
"We can show you what our cost is from the railroad and we can show you what our cost is to have material trucked from point A to point B," said Treece. "I think you will trust what we are doing, we have brokers which we pay on commission in the same way. Our books are open."
There was also the question about fees on waste brought in from other countries.
According to Treece, that language in the contract about international waste was something which was left over from the original contract from which the current document was drafted.
"Do you anticipate bringing in any offshore material?" asked council member David Maggio.
"No, but you never know," said Treece. "ECDC brought in some material from Guam at one point so I'm not going to sit here and say it's never going to happen. But listen, if it comes from China or New York or Salt Lake it would have to pass the same profile process and the same safety regulations."
Along with the financial portion of the contract, ECDC responsibility for the city's transfer station has also been a major negotiating point in the contract. When Treese approached the council on Tuesday, he came with number which reached over $100,000 per year to have ECDC take over and man the facility 24-hours a day, seven days a week. When asked if that type of manpower was needed, Treese explained his company's current situation in Washington County.
"They have an area up there where they just had drop offs, so anytime a person could go up and throw away anything they wanted in 8-yard containers. We would come around every so often and dump those containers," he explained. "One day, somebody dropped off some rocket fuel, two five gallon containers of rocket fuel in 105 degree weather right in front of those 8-yard bins and that was the point that finally got them to build a transfer and man it all day."
While the two sides were unable to come to a number concerning the transfer station, they did agreed to continue negotiating the subject. The contract will now be amended and reviewed once again before it is formalized by the parties.


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So doing a major closet cleaning to make room for new gear. Everything very well maintained, most like new. Weights are mine and what I paid for them. First come, first sold. Email me at Stevesmeier AT comcast.net.SOLD Gossamer Gear Murmur (new model) w/1 belt pocket used less than 5 days. 11.5 oz. $140 new, $100SOLD Gossamer Gear Mariposa Plus (older model) w/1 belt pocket. 21.4 oz. Used about 10 days, $170 new, $95SOLD MLD Trailstar, yellow sil used about 5 nights, 19.25 oz with line, $170 new, $120SOLD For Trailstar, 2Oookstar custom inner net. 18.9 oz. Used 1 night $290 new. $240SOLD BearPaw Wilderness Design, custom double-wide bathtub floor, 30D silnylon, with hole for hiking pole for use under a TS. 7.75 oz. Used 1 night. $70 new, $40SOLD Borah bug bivy. Custom Xtra long & wide. Great space for a 1 oz penalty. 7 oz. Used 3 nights, new $90, $55Montbell UL SS Down Hugger #5, Long. 40 degrees. 18.4 oz. $320 new, $215Montbell UL SS Down Hugger #3, Long, 30 degrees. 24 oz. $360 new, $235Lafuma 600 Extreme 45 degree synthetic bag, 20 oz. $35SOLD Thermarest ProLite 3 Regular pad. 20 oz. $100 new, $40SOLD ProLite 3 Short pad, 13 oz. $30
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I am interested in the "Gossamer Gear Mariposa Plus (older model)".PM Sent.
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Michael backed out of the TS and Lester was next in line for the TS and 2Ookstar. Got his PM, just waiting on payment. If that falls through for some reason, you're next in line, Travis.
Steve,I just sent payment for the TS and 2Ookworks nest.Thanks,Lester
List updated on what is sold so far and what is still available. Lovin' all of the responses!
List updated of what's been sold.
Price drop for all remaining unsold items.
Email sent about bug bivy
Price drop on all remaining unsold items. Likely last one as I'll just keep what's left over to lend out to friends and for my boys.
Some folks asked for pics to be posted. I can't find anywhere on the site how to do it. Can someone give me a clue? Thanks.
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The grey tab to the upper right "insert image at curser".Click that and select your photos from your computer under "browse".It takes a minute to upload.The pic will look like a lot of gibberish until you post it.cheersPS forgot to add that you will only see the "insert image at cursor" tab while you are composing or editing a post.You wont see it if you are simply reading a post.cheers again
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Ill take the prolite short please
List updated of what is still available and last price drop before just keeping what is left. Thanks.
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A man's relationship with a favorite sweatshirt is not to be trifled with. But honestly, this sweater is just as comfortable, nearly as rugged, and a lot more versatile. The 57% ramie-43% cotton blend is substantial and soft. Bleach-wash fading brings out high-low texture in the dimensional waffle knit. 2" ribbed panels run the length of the sleeves. The cuffs and crewneck have 1" ribbing and are tipped with contrast color. Dry Clean. Imported.
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Just what I was hoping for
This is exactly what I was hoping for. Yes, it has a very relaxed fit (another reviewer noted it lost its shape), but it is so comfortable. I wouldn't wear this sweater out to a party or anything, but it gives you a very lived-in feel and is perfect when you're just hanging around.
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Super sweater for light fall or mild winter weather. The look is great, better then the photos. I wear a large and it fits a liitle big with slightly long sleeves but that will work when worn over another shirt just fine.....
Great look
I purchased one of these and my wife liked it so much she told me to buy another. She loves the look and so do I. The size runs a bit large, but it still looks wonderful. Although it is listed as a ""sweater"" the fabric is not going to be something you wear to keep you warm, so be forewarned. As always, TA makes high quality items and this is one such item.
sweater or t-shirt?
While it functions as a decent looking layer, I wouldn't call it a sweater. I have T-shirts that are of more substantial material. Maybe it would work on some evening in the sub-tropics.
Great sweater!
Got this (on sale!!) for my Husband for x-mas. Looks great on him & fits just right! Casual but sharp looking!
Another Instant Favorite
Slipped this sweater on and fell in love with it. I like to wear mid to light-weight sweaters over a t-shirt and this is one of my favorites. Color was nice from the beginning and I'm looking forward to the fade. This is a keeper.
Bucks County, PA
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I bought this sweater, one for me, one for each of my three sons. It is a good looking sweater, runs big, after I tried it on I washed and dried it in contradiction to instructions to shrink it and it fit perfectly. I like the look and after shrinking it, it is one of my favorites.
could be better
agree with other reviews about fit but have found that i can use it with a scarf as a top layer. good value at deep discount,not worth retail price.
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A few years ago I gave my husband a similar shirt from Territory Ahead and he wore it, and still does, until the material has become thin. I wanted this shirt to replace the older version, but this shirt just became an addition to! He loves these shirts and I can't get him to stop wearing them when they are so worn out!
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Bought several as gifts. Quickly became everybody's favorite sweater. Dressier than a sweatshirt but just as cozy. Gets better after it's washed. Nice weight, not as heavy as most sweaters and easy to 'live in'.
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When I first put this on I was very pleased ... But after a few hours it had degenerated into a sloppy, no shape garment. And you should know that the fabric weight is not much different than thermal underwear, which it really looks like ... Even washing and machine-drying have not helped much! Just sort of a sack ... If I had purchased this a FULL price, I would have been VERY disappointed.
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A staple for alpine rock, light and fast mixed climbing, ski touring and all things mountain, The women's Patagonia Simple Guide Pants deliver in every condition. They're our lightest stretch-woven alpine climbing pants. The polyester (100% recycled)/spandex double-weave blend stretches with your every stride, stays durable but lightweight, moves sweat, is now more breathable and still resists weather with a Deluge DWR (durable water repellent) finish. The styling features an updated, more technical tapered fit in the lower legs, a zippered fly and a partially elasticized waistband. Other details include articulated knees and a gusseted crotch for mobility, and DWR-treated reverse-coil zippers on the pockets: two front, one thigh and one rear hip.
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- Briefcase/portfolio of brown leather and canvas with zipper closure running along the top and down right side. Exterior is of Gucci monogram print with dark leather trim. One outer zippered pocket. Leather interior with one inner pocket. Designer's stamp on interior: "Made in Italy / by / Gucci" Measurements: 40cm L, 28.5cm H, 1cm W. digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc330368/
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- Dress. Full-length sleeveless evening dress of printed silk. The bodice has a rounded neckline, bust darts, and widens slightly at hips. The silk print on the bodice is of horizontal stripes of black, yellow, green, and red. The skirt starts at a dropped waist, and is a slight "A" line in form. The printed on the skirt is of an Op Art pattern of pink, red, black, green, and purple squares and circles within squares, and with two large black squares, one on front and one on back. Black band at hem. The dress has a center back zipper closure and is lined in black silk. It has an accompanying black silk belt, 2" wide, with two domed buttons covered in black silk as closures. The dress has two labels sewn inside at back collar, to right of zipper. Maker's label: "Axel / of Denmark / 42" and second tag "Pure silk / by D'Este" [care instructions pictographs] and on reverse [care instructions pictographs] "Made in / Italy". digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc30233/
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- Evening pumps of mint green satin. The shoes are designed with a gently pointed toe and plain upper. Across instep is band of rhinestones, clear beads, and simulated pearl teardrop pendants. The stiletto heel is covered in same fabric. Designer's label stamped inside: "Salvatore / Ferragamo / Florence / Italy" digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc114933/
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- Pair of "Moccasin Pumps" of cream leather. The shoes are designed with a squared toe, and have the look of moccasins and pumps. Instep with extending tongue of same leather, with wide band of same crossing instep and securing on outside with a "V" shape of gold-colored metal. Low, square block heel. Maker's label stamped inside: "Veneziano Inc / Made in Italy" Stamped inside: "35 8899" digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc87015/
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- Pairs of pumps of green reptile patchwork. The shoes are designed with a pointed toe, and uppers made of triangular sections of dyed reptile pieced together. The sections are dyed in various shades of greens and browns. The throat has an extending triangular section which is oriented to point towards the wearer's leg. The low, chunky heels are covered with the same skin, and taper to base. Designer's label inside: "SusanBennisWarrenEdwards" Stamped inside: "4514 Zig-Zag 7" Stamped on sole: "Designed by / Susan / Bennis / Warren / Edwards / Hand Made / In Itayl / 7" digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc87037/
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- Pair of pumps of black reptile. Designed as sling-back pumps with rounded, open toes, the instep is made of wide crossed bands of black leather, enhanced with top-stitching. The sides are cut-away at ankle, and a single black strap extending around back of heel, secured with small oval gold buckle. The high heels are a modified stiletto, somewhat thick, but of same shape. Combined designer's and retailer's stamp inside: "Bruno Magli / For / Bloomingdale's / Made in Italy" Stamped inside: "R984 6 1/2" Stamped on sole: "M / Vero / Cuoio / Made in Italy" digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc87038/
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- Pair of pumps of pale pink calf leather. Designed with a rounded toe, the shoe has a double-ruffle buckle of same leather across instep. Low, 1 1/2" modified Louis heel. Maker's mark inside: "Silvia of Fiorentina / Made in Italy" Retailer's label inside: "Marie Leavell" Handwritten inside: "e 346 B i M B A" digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc87009/
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- Pair of pumps of textured tan suede. The shoes are designed with a rounded toe, the uppers of a textured suede with the appearance of ostrich. Around edge of upper is thin stitched edge of golden tan leather. Stacked brown heel tapers to base. Stamped inside: "Amalfi / by / Rangoni / Made in Italy"; "Campi" digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc115004/
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- Pair of heeled pumps of very dark brown polished kid leather. Designed with slightly pointed toes, the plain vamps are enhanced by flat tailored bows of same leather. Heel covered with same leather, tapering to base. Designer's label: "Salvatore / Ferragamo / Florence / Italy" Stamped on sole: "Made in Italy" Handwritten inside: "K1278 4 1/2 B / 784" digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc114952/
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- Pair of heeled pumps of green suede. Designed with slightly rounded, almost square toe, the uppers are sewn "loafer style", with pronounced stitching creating "tongue" at top. Across instep is gilt brass Gucci "horse bit" with central red enameled plaque. Chunky heel covered in black leather, tapering slightly to base. Designer's label: "Gucci / Made in Italy" Stamped on sole: "Gucci / Made in Italy" and "37 B" digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc114968/
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- Pair of pumps of black patent leather. Designed with a square toe, the vamps are embelished with an arched tongue shape enhanced with three concentric arches of white, tan, and beige patent leather, forming a rainbow shape. Somewhat chunky square heel which tapers to base. Designer's label: "Eugenia of Florence / Expressly for / Lou Lattimore" Retailer's label: "Made in Italy / Expressly for / Lou Lattimore" Handwritten inside: "LL 7B F973 / 1" digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc87033/
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- Pair of pumps of cream lizard skin. The shoes are designed with a slightly squared-off toe. The uppers are of cream lizard/reptile, and feature cream leather stitching running lengthwise up center of instep/toebox, and vertically up the back of the heel. The upper is also edged with thin piping of cream leather. Thick, chunky heel, flaring slightly to base. Designer's marks inside: "Merli / Bologna" and "Hand Sewn / Made in Italy" Retailer's marks inside: "Made in Italy for / Neiman-Marcus" Other marks handwritten inside: "Marcus 3672 / 7 1/2 B" and "Houston II 15" digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc114943/
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- Pair of heeled sandals of green kid leather. The rounded-toe shoes have a slight platform, and are constructed with groups of straps crossing from side to side on diagonals. One strap extends behind heel, and is secured with small buckle. Thick heel covered with same leather, and tapers slightly to base. Designer's label: "Andrea Pfister / Paris / Made in Italy" Logo on sole: "A / Made in Italy" digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc114951/
- Shoes
- Pair of woman's shoes of dull yellow/beige patent leather. Designed with square toes, the shoes have a large black patent leather bow across vamp, with oval brass buckle. The 2" high heels taper slightly to base, and are covered in black patent leather. Stamped inside each shoe: "Magli / Bologna / Made in Italy" Stamped inside shoe: "Z 293 78" Stamped on sole: "Made in Italy"; "7 / 1/2 / M" digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc277076/
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- Pair of shoes of dark reddish-brown leather. The shoes are designed as modified moccasins, with squared-off toes. Across instep is gilt metal bar similar the the Gucci bridle. Slight extending tongue at throat. style; gold-tone bar on vamp. Thick stacked heel, tapering slightly to base. Designer's label: "Bruno Magli / Bologna Made in Italy" Handwritten inside: "T W1K 1 NC 52 320 7 M" Stamped on sole: "Vero / Cuoio / 7 / M" digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc87039/


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Might as well create a thread about the anime version of the flagship series by Tamiki Wakaki.
We already had two seasons (season 1 covering Ayumi, Mio, Kanon and Shiori and season 2 covering Kusunoki, Haqua, Chihiro and Jun) and an OVA about the 2-B Pencils (which, sadly, is missing a famous scene).
Is that all? Not at all!
According to this news, we'll be getting another OVA, this time covering the Tenri arc. It will be bundled with the volume 19 as a limited edition, slated for release on October 18th.
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The North Carolina Department of Transportation has proposed a plan for Caldwell County roads that has met little opposition from citizens.The 88-mile project would widen Connelly Springs Road from Norwood Street (U.S. 321-A) to Starcross Road into a four-lane highway. The project would create an interchange for access to and from U.S. 321.
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2 U.S. Code § 2022 - Acquisition of buildings and facilities for use in emergency situation
(a) Acquisition of buildings and facilities
Notwithstanding any other provision of law, in order to respond to an emergency situation, the Sergeant at Arms of the Senate may acquire buildings and facilities, subject to the availability of appropriations, for the use of the Senate, as appropriate, by lease, purchase, or such other arrangement as the Sergeant at Arms of the Senate considers appropriate (including a memorandum of understanding with the head of an executive agency, as defined in section 105 of title 5, in the case of a building or facility under the control of such Agency). Actions taken by the Sergeant at Arms of the Senate must be approved by the Committees on Appropriations and Rules and Administration.
(b) Agreements
Notwithstanding any other provision of law, for purposes of carrying out subsection (a) of this section, the Sergeant at Arms of the Senate may carry out such activities and enter into such agreements related to the use of any building or facility acquired pursuant to such subsection as the Sergeant at Arms of the Senate considers appropriate, including—
(1) agreements with the United States Capitol Police or any other entity relating to the policing of such building or facility; and
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(1) Architect of the Capitol
Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Architect of the Capitol may take any action necessary to carry out an agreement entered into with the Sergeant at Arms of the Senate pursuant to subsection (b) of this section.
(d) Transfer of certain funds
Subject to the approval of the Committee on Appropriations of the Senate, the Architect of the Capitol may transfer to the Sergeant at Arms of the Senate amounts made available to the Architect for necessary expenses for the maintenance, care and operation of the Senate office buildings during a fiscal year in order to cover any portion of the costs incurred by the Sergeant at Arms of the Senate during the year in acquiring a building or facility pursuant to subsection (a) of this section.
Source(Pub. L. 107–117, div. B, § 901,Jan. 10, 2002, 115 Stat. 2315; Pub. L. 107–206, title I, § 902(a)(1),Aug. 2, 2002, 116 Stat. 876.)
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Section was classified to section 174b–2 of former Title 40, prior to the enactment of Title 40, Public Buildings, Property, and Works, by Pub. L. 107–217, § 1,Aug. 21, 2002, 116 Stat. 1062.
Section is comprised of section 901 ofPub. L. 107–117. Subsec. (c)(2) ofsection 901 of Pub. L. 107–117amended section 1961 of this title.
2002—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 107–206substituted "buildings and facilities, subject to the availability of appropriations," for "buildings and facilities".
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Pub. L. 107–206, title I, § 902(c),Aug. 2, 2002, 116 Stat. 876, provided that: "The amendment made by this section [amending this section and section 1961 of this title] shall take effect as if included in the enactment of the Emergency Supplemental Act, 2002 [Pub. L. 107–117, div. B]."
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EPA has completed its reregistration eligibility decisions (RED) for the heavy duty wood preservatives chromated arsenicals, pentachlorophenol, and creosote. In general, EPA has determined that the compounds contribute benefits to society and are eligible for reregistration provided the mitigation measures and associated label changes identified in the REDs are implemented and required data are submitted. In its risk assessments, the Agency identified risks of concern associated with occupational exposure (i.e., treatment plant workers) to all three preservatives and ecological exposure to pentachlorophenol and creosote.
Chromated copper arsenate (CCA) is a chemical wood preservative containing chromium, copper and arsenic. CCA is used in pressure treated wood to protect wood from rotting due to insects and microbial agents. EPA has classified CCA as a restricted use product, for use only by certified pesticide applicators.
CCA has been used to pressure treat lumber since the 1940s. Since the 1970s, the majority of the wood used in outdoor residential settings has been CCA-treated wood. Pressure treated wood containing CCA is no longer being produced for use in most residential settings, including decks and playsets.
The Agency has completed its reregistration eligibility decision (RED) and will continue to work with stakeholders to implement its decision. Pesticide manufacturers to voluntarily phased out certain CCA use for wood products around the home and in children's play areas. Effective December 31, 2003, no wood treater or manufacturer may treat wood with CCA for residential uses, with certain exceptions.
Timeline for Reregistration/Risk Assessment
- September 25, 2008 – Chromated Arsenicals Reregistration Eligibility Decision (RED) signed.
- November 19, 2008 Announce availability of RED in Federal Register
- March 31, 2009 Updated product labels reflecting mitigation to be submitted to EPA
- December 31, 2013 All treatment plants to be upgraded to reflect measures outlined in RED
|Reregistration Eligibility Decision
Reregistration Eligbility Decision (RED) for Chromated Arsenicals (Case 0132), September 25, 2008
|Alternatives/Other Wood Preservatives
There are several arsenic-free wood pressure treatment alternatives to CCA, as well as several building material alternatives to pressure treated wood, already on the market.
- Other Wood Preservatives
- Wood Preservatives (New Active Ingredients)
- Copper HDO Fact Sheet (PDF) (8 pp, 98k, About PDF)
- Polymeric Betaine Fact Sheet
- Acid Copper Chromate (ACC) -- industrial uses (for more information, see Regulations.gov,
Docket #EPA-HQ-OPP-2006-0606)
- Wood Preservatives (New Active Ingredients)
- The USDA Forest Service provides a list of wood preservative alternatives.
|Coatings (Sealant) Studies
EPA and the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) conducted two-year studies (August 2003-August 2005) of the effectiveness of coatings in preventing leaching of arsenic from CCA-treated wood. Both studies examined whether or not the application of different wood sealants on CCA-treated wood affects the amount of CCA residues to which an individual may be exposed. The data suggest that application of penetrating stains and coatings to decks or other residential CCA-treated structures at least once a year can reduce potential exposure to arsenic.
CPSC released its draft final report in October 2006. EPA's Science Advisory Panel (SAP) submitted its final report on the EPA and CPSC studies in January 2007.
The data demonstrate the SAP report suggested more definitive studies are needed. They also invited the coatings industry to develop products with specific characteristics intended to reduce dislodgeable arsenic.
- EPA /CPSC Study Results: Studies Evaluating the Impact of Surface Coatings on the Level of Dislodgeable Arsenic, Chromium and Copper from Chromated Copper Arsenate (CCA)-Treated Wood (PDF) (31 pp, 128k, About PDF) - January 2007.
- CPSC Study Results: Evaluation of Effectiveness of Surface Coatings in Reducing Dislodgeable Arsenic from New Wood Pressure-Treated with Chromated Copper Arsenate (PDF) (50 pp, 1.9 MB, About PDF) - Draft Final Report, October 2006.
- News Release: Studies Provide Public With Updated Information on CCA-Treated Playground and Decks - May 11, 2005
- Questions and Answers: CCA-Treated Wood Sealant Studies (Interim Results) - May 11, 2005
- Sealant Study (Interim Data Report) Evaluation of the Effectiveness of Coatings in Reducing Dislodgeable Arsenic, Chromium, and Copper from CCA Treated Wood (PDF) (186 pp, 12.6 MB, About PDF) - May 9, 2005
- Wipe Comparison Report: Evaluation of the Effectiveness of Coatings in Reducing Dislodgeable Arsenic, Chromium, and Copper from CCA Treated Wood (PDF) (42 pp, 979k, About PDF) - May 9, 2005
- CPSC Study
- Sealant Study (Protocol): Evaluation of the Effectiveness of Coatings in Reducing Dislodgeable Arsenic, Chromium, and Copper from CCA Treated Wood (PDF) (111 pp, 1.58 MB, About PDF) - September 2003
|General Information
- Consumer Information
- CCA-Pressure Treated Wood: Guidance for Outdoor Wooden Structures (June 2011)
- Consumer Safety Information Sheet - Inorganic Arsenical Pressure-Treated Wood - Provides information on the safer use and handling of CCA-treated wood.
- Consumer Awareness Program (CAP)
- Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
- Wood Mulch Derived from Waste Lumber Preserved with Chromated Copper Arsenate (CCA)
|Guidance Documents
- Guidance Document for Revised CCA Label
- Supplemental Guidance on Interpretation of Revised CCA Wood Preservative Label (PDF) (16 pp, 165k, About PDF)
- Guidance for Uses of CCA Referencing AWPA Commodity Standards - June 16, 2004
- Questions and Answers - June 17, 2004
- Chromated Copper Arsenate (CCA) Compliance
Strategy (PDF) (9 pp, 26k, About PDF) - Office of Enforcement and Compliance Assurance (OECA), June 22, 2004.
- Treated Wood End Tag Samples (PDF) (1 pp, 63k, About PDF)
|Risk Assessments & Reviews
- Evaluating the Wood Preservative Chromated
Copper Arsenate (CCA) - Describes EPA's comprehensive reassessment
of the science and uses of CCA, along with some key issues under consideration.
- Final Risk Assessment for Wood Preservatives Containing Arsenic and/or
Chromium Reregistration Eligibility Decision (for workers)
- Final Risk Assessment - available from Regulations.gov. Docket Number: EPA-HQ-OPP-2003-0250.
- Federal Register Notice of Availability (November 19, 2008)
- Risk Assessment for Workers
Who Contact Wood Preservatives Containing Arsenic and/or Chromium
and Ecological Effects Assessment (September 2008)
- Risk Assessment for Children Who Contact Chromated Copper Arsenate
(CCA) Treated Playsets and Decks
- Final Probabilistic Risk Assessment for Children Who Contact CCA-Treated Playsets and Decks - April 2008
- Background Documents
- Questions and Answers
- Press Advisory - November 13, 2003
- Final Report on Preliminary Probabilistic Risk Assessment for Chromated Copper Arsenate (PDF) (70 pp, 720k, About PDF) - February 2004
- Background Documents
- Final Report (PDF) (68 pp, 332k, About PDF)
- Press Release - December 13, 2001
|Technical Guidance
- Draft Sampling Protocols for Chromated Copper Arsenate (CCA) Pressure-Treated
Playground Equipment and Related Soil
- Wood Protocol (PDF) (21 pp, 311k, About PDF)
- Soil Protocol (PDF) (23 pp, 123k, About PDF)
- Federal Register Notice of Availability - September 20, 2001
|Use Cancellations
- Manufacturers to Use New Wood Preservatives, Replacing Most Residential Uses of Chromated Copper Arsenate (CCA) - Press Release about this transition publicized on February 12, 2002
- Notice of Receipt of Requests to Cancel Certain Chromated Copper Arsenate (CCA) Wood Preservative Products and Amend to Terminate Certain Uses of CCA Products Products (Federal Register: February 22, 2002) (residential use voluntary cancellation request)
- Response to Requests to Cancel Certain Chromated Copper Arsenate (CCA) Wood Preservative Products and Amendments to Terminate Certain Uses of other CCA Products (Federal Register: April 9, 2003)
- Notice of Receipt of Requests to Cancel a Chromated Copper Arsenate (CCA) Use and to Amend Current Label Language (Federal Register: September 8, 2004) (request to clarify certain marine uses)
|Report an Incident
If you believe you are suffering possible adverse effects from working with CCA-treated wood, you should immediately contact your medical provider. For further information, and to report incidents to the EPA, please contact the National Pesticide Information Center at 1-800-858-7378, or e-mail email@example.com.
|For More Information
- Agency for Toxic Substances
and Disease Registry (ATSDR) - ATSDR has established a series of summaries about hazardous
substances, including arsenic. Each summary serves as a quick and easy-to-understand
guide. Answers are provided to the most frequently asked questions about
exposure to hazardous substances found around hazardous waste sites
and the effects of exposure on human health.
- Canada's Pest Management Regulatory
Agency (PMRA)
- EPA is conducting a joint review with Canada to evaluate
all three heavy duty wood preservatives (i.e., CCA, pentachlorophenol,
and creosote). The preliminary risk assessment is a cooperative reevaluation
between the US EPA and Health Canada's PMRA under NAFTA. Both countries
have contributed to the study review and peer review process. Exposure
data used in the preliminary risk assessment were collected from both
US and Canadian wood-treatment facilities and both countries are participating
in the public comment process. As the assessments are finalized, EPA
will continue to work closely with Canada since the goal of these efforts
is to develop science and regulatory conclusions amenable to both agencies.
- Fact Sheet on Chromated Copper Arsenate (CCA) Treated Wood (PDF) (12 pp, 92k, About PDF)
- Canadian CCA Consumer Awareness Program
- National Pesticide Information Center
- NPIC, a cooperative effort of Oregon State University
and EPA, provides objective, science-based information about a wide
variety of pesticide-related subjects: pesticide products, recognition
and management of pesticide poisoning, toxicology, and environmental
- U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
(CPSC) - CPSC is an independent Federal regulatory agency that
works to reduce the risk of injuries and deaths from consumer products.
CPSC has jurisdiction over about 15,000 types of consumer products,
from automatic-drip coffee makers to toys to lawn mowers. This site
includes information on a petition from the Environmental Working Group
and the Healthy Building Network to ban arsenic-treated wood in children's
playground equipment.
- US EPA's Office
of Water - Arsenic Assessment - The US Safe Drinking Water Act requires
EPA to revise the existing 50 parts per billion (ppb) standard for arsenic
in drinking water. This site provides information on EPA's assessment
of arsenic in drinking water.
- US Geological Survey (USGS) Mineral Commodity Summaries of Arsenic - The USGS serves the Nation as an independent fact-finding agency that collects, monitors, analyzes, and provides scientific understanding about natural resource conditions, issues, and problems. This page provides information about arsenic as a commodity.


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This weekend our scout troop was invaded by raccoons... due to bears all food was hung in bags - some hangs better than others but I suspect that the crafty guys managed to jump onto bags not positioned far enough from the tree trunk... but even a few that seemeed to be far enough away got hit.I've read the bear threads but is there anything you can really do against a determined raccoon other than a canister?
They make great winter hats!
Check out the Outsak, from simpleoutdoorstore.com. They're pretty light, and they certainly work. A bear can probably trash them, and the mega ravens in the Grand Canyon area have figured out how to breech them, but they will work against all other animals (except maybe a chimpanzee, with their opposable thumbs...).Edit--It's called Outsak, not Outsack
Edited by Zia-Grill-Guy on 04/15/2013 16:43:43 MDT.
Gary, there is no point in trying to shop at simpleoutdoorstore.com since they don't list the weights of their products.--B.G.--
This is why I use my food bag as a pillow.
I just looked and they list weights to within 0.1 oz.-DavidOutsak® UL 3.75 ounces 10.5×19.5 inches 630+ cubic inchesOutsak® UL micro 2.85 ounces 10.5×13.5 inches 425+ cubic inches*Weights for each Outsak® Animal Resistant Storage Bag are ± 0.1 ounces due to variations in the interlocking stainless steel wire mesh and webbing
David, yes, I found the approximate weights also, but I had no idea that I had to scroll down that far. Three or four ounces for a food bag?--B.G.--
I'd be willing to carry 3 or 4 ounces more, heck even a pound if it meant not losing the weight of my food to maurading raccoons.
This is why I just take my can (bearikade). Determined marmots and raccoons are just as good at getting food as bears.
I live with them, and I backpack in places where they are dense. Get an Ursack and tie it to a tree with your food. Then you can laugh at them derisively when you wake up and see that a corner of your Ursack has been chewed, possibly with a few raccoon teeth in the Kevlar.But seriously, racoons (not to mention squirrels) laugh at your bear bagging. I have seen a squirrel take a 15 foot dive from a nearby oak limb onto my bird feeder, and I get racoons footprints on my roof. How they got up there I don't know. I have no doubt they can find a way down your bear bagging rope like Tom cruse in an episode of mission impossible. Either of them will make short work of your ultralight silnylon. My worry about keeping stuff in the tent is that they might try chewing their way in.Ursack = useless for bears (unless you are happy with having all you food crushed into a powder), but great for smaller varmints. Mine has room for about a weeks worth of food for one, and weighs about 5 oz.PS learn to tie it right as well, I'm thinking raccoons probably have some knot lore.
Edited by millonas on 04/15/2013 20:06:30 MDT.
I'm picking up my permit at Point Reyes while the ranger is on the phone with someone asking about food storage. The ranger says, "Oh no. Don't forget that racoons have opposable thumbs, and nothing but free time." They are the most problamatic creature we run into here when camping, They are everywhere. I too have just started to take my canister more for them than bears.
For raccoons, I think your best defense would be a scaled-down Claymore Mine.--B.G.--
One of my first backpacking trips was to Point Reyes. We got there in the dark and I didn't see the metal food box. I set my food on the picnic table. My food disappeared.
LOL, so true about time on their hands. I live in the Santa Cruz area just south of there. They used to come to raid my garbage cans every night. Then I bungie corded the lids, but every night after that at about 3 am they would still be out there - "snap, snap, snap" for like a hour straight trying to pry the lids open, until I ran out a yelled at them so I could get back to sleep. Still I kinda love em. About once a month one of then comes up to my lit-up living room window and puts is paws up with its nose pressed to the glass and looks in with a kind of "please sir, some more gruel!" look on its mug.
Edited by millonas on 04/15/2013 20:09:51 MDT.
I usually use the PCT bear bag method. Is this more or less racoon proof? I use very thin spectra line, which i can't imagine even a squirrel climbing down ~10' without slipping to the ground.
Raccoons don't have to climb line, they grab it and haul the food up hand over hand.
To protect my food from the non-ursine critters, I got one of the Ursack Minor bags:http://www.ursack.com/product11.html
"Raccoons don't have to climb line, they grab it and haul the food up hand over hand."This! I haven't seen it, but would not be surprised. Pretty much figure if a 5 year old could do it so could they. Plus they can do the climb and chew on pretty much any branch that could hold your food, and they are a lot more deductive than bears. Once they get your bag or anything that can't be snarfed in one gulp they will the will often immediately abscond with the whole stash (if they can carry it) to somewhere where they can deal with the goodies at their leisure so you will not generally be able to easily get your food back if you miss the actual theft.
Edited by millonas on 04/16/2013 09:24:28 MDT.
First time we've had raccoon problems - but they are plentiful where we normally camp...I'll have to rethink the strategy across the board. Maybe get one of the chew proof bags. Ugh. Or spectra line maybe?Any other bag options that are perhaps less expensive than the ursack? Still may be worth it if the option is losing your food!
Ah! Right! I had forgotten the price. It is ridiculous for a food bag. I've had mine for forever. I think there are a few alternatives now for plain old varmints - you don't need the full kevlar treatment of the ursack, which was supposed to be bear-proof.Ugh, not much better: http://www.simpleoutdoorstore.com/outsakul_paypal.htmlIf you are going with a scout troop could you designate one person to pack in a light plastic ice chest. Put some shoulder straps on it. The lockable ones would be perfect to load in everyone's food when at camp. Come to think of it a small plastic garbage can with a bungies for the lid might work - get one just big enough for the hole troop's food, or if necessary take two. Tie them on to your pack/s - crazy looking and bulky but pretty light. Not much bigger than one of those old-school sleeping bags.Also Mountain Lion urine. OK just kidding, but you can buy it to keep varmints and deer away from your prized garden plants. Supposedly is scares the bejeezus out of most other mammals. Thinking I'm making this up? Want to buy some Bobcat pee? http://www.predatorpee.com/Every once in a while I hear lists of the least desirable jobs. I've never heard this one on the list, but personally I have to put mountain lion pee collector high up there. "Here kitty kitty ..."
Edited by millonas on 04/16/2013 09:57:58 MDT.
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Last week was the Molson/National Mentoring Program cohort 2 wrap up lunch with special guests Senator Mercer and Ferg Devins, Chief Public Affairs Officer at Molson Coors Canada. Thanks to Queen's University student Emily Dimytosh for writing this guest post. Cheers! MolsonTonia
Above: The Queen's NMP student team is joined by their mentors, NMP founder Mary Donohue, Ferg Devins and Senator Mercer to receive their awards
The professors that require National Mentoring Program Students to write the classic "How I spent my summer vacation" essay are in for quite the surprise.
From coordinating junior trade missions to South America to managing art shows and silent auctions, from drafting Board of Directors education packages to crafting marketing plans to increase volunteering, NMP Students' summer jobs were anything but ordinary.
On Friday, November 6th, 2009 students were joined by their mentors, charities, Molson Coors Chief Public Affairs Officer Ferg Devins, and Senator Mercer to celebrate the end of the second cohort of Molson's National Mentoring Program. This time last year, the 20 students from Wilfred Laurier University, Queen's School of Business, University of Toronto, Dalhousie University, and University of Alberta were each paired with a mentor from Molson Coors and partnered with a Canadian charity. Over the summer, students worked with their charity under the guidance of their mentor to solve a variety of business problems.
Senator Mercer shared his experience with mentoring, and congratulated the students on their accomplishments. Mr. Devins shared the history of the National Mentoring Program, and presented each student with an Award of Distinction. Following the awards presentation, students were able to share their summer adventures in corporate and non-profit partnerships.
On behalf of the National Mentoring Program students, I would like to thank all of the charities for opening their doors to us and the Molson Mentors for helping us through them. I would also like to NMP Founder Mary Donohue and Molson Coors for affording us this experience – it was truly the summer job of a lifetime!


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CUMBERLAND — Cumberland High was officially eliminated from postseason play in Division II back on Oct. 29 when it lost to Central High at Conley Stadium.
Since that 19-6 defeat to the Knights, the Clippers have reeled off two straight victories – a narrow 9-0 shutout of Coventry High and a 31-6 rout of Ponaganset High in a consolation game last Friday.
It's been a roller-coaster season for Chris Skurka and his youthful squad, one that featured a lot of give-or-take verdicts. But the second-year Cumberland coach has been more than satisfied with the effort, especially down the stretch with no postseason on the horizon.
"The kids are still playing hard so I am proud of them," said Skurka, during practice on Wednesday afternoon. "At this point, you are playing because you love football and for pride. There is no question on that. They have been giving it everything they have."
After a slow start where it lost its first four games, including two league contests, Cumberland (4-4 in Div. II-A, 5-6 overall) has been playing competitive football for the last month and a half. In their last seven games, the Clippers have compiled a 5-2 mark.
What has been the difference?
"We have been taking care of the football and not turning it over," Skurka said. "Earlier in the year we lost to Shea (21-20) in overtime. We lost to the eventual first-place winner (Chariho) 15-0 and it was a 7-0 game for almost three quarters. We are still learning how to win and have reeled off a few wins in a row. We actually had some tough luck on the road. We played two very tight games against Johnston and Central, two playoff teams."
Even though the playoffs are out of the picture, Cumberland will have a chance to finish on a positive note this Thanksgiving when it welcomes a very speedy and athletic Woonsocket High team to Tucker Field. The Clippers hold the edge in the longstanding rivalry with a 26-16-4 record.
Lately, though, it's been a different story. The defending Super Bowl champion Novans, who look primed to repeat the magic next month, have beaten the Clippers the last three years on Turkey Day and four of the last five.
In 2009, head coach Carnell Henderson and his Villa Novans earned a 27-14 win at Barry Field. Woonsocket, which handedly defeated Central in last week's quarterfinal matchup, finished 6-1 in Div. II-B this fall.
"It's a great rivalry," Skurka said. "It's always, in my mind, the game that you mark on your calendar every year as the game you want to win. They are a great football team. Carnell has done an awesome job with them over there. We're the underdog and they are a playoff football team. We have to go out and play a great game to have a chance to beat them. They obviously have done a great job of rebounding after their Super Bowl win and putting themselves in a position to win it again."
The Cumberland coach believes the key to his team notching a 'W' over its neighborly rival is to not only play mistake-free football, but also contain the Villa Novans' speed, an attribute that has helped it rack up a league-best 195 points and allowed just 20 points, which is also tops in the division.
"They have great team speed, defensively and offensively," Skurka said. "We have to play smart football. We have to do what we do best and that's to keep contain on the edge when playing defense and try to keep them from breaking big plays. I think last year we had given up big plays and that was kind of the difference in the game. We really have to try and limit the big play."
The Clippers are led by tri-captains Mike Lucena, John Kane and Andre Lussier. The three seniors have shined their brightest over the last couple of weeks, according to Skurka.
"They have done a great job in keeping this team focused considering that we haven't been in the playoffs and actually won two straight games," he said. "It's really hard to do that as a high school team. We have some youth out here. We have a great group of seniors - Ben Elliott, Moe Allam, Tommy Carroll and Michaelangelo Federici. All those guys have just done an outstanding job in keeping this team focused, playing for pride, playing because they love football and like playing for Cumberland High School. You don't find that often."
Credit also has to go to sophomore Trent Vasey, who took over quarterbacking duties two weeks ago.
"He's done a good job as a sophomore. He can carry the football. He can manage the offense," Skurka said. "The kids have really rallied around him and done a good job."
If the game does turn out to be a nail-biter, the Clippers have an added weapon in standout kicker Chad Bacon, who has been nearly flawless on extra-point attempts and has booted three field goals, including a 41-yarder.
"It's a great thing to have to rely on your kicking team sometimes," Skurka said. "Obviously, he has done a great job for us. If I had to put him on the football field to kick a field goal, I feel like we are in good position for that."
Even if everything goes as planned, the CHS coach still knows it's going to be tough to stop the talented Novans.
"We have to go out and manage the clock the best that we can, play mistake-free football and just do the best that we can," Skurka said. "They are a very good football team and it will take us a lot to beat Woonsocket. We have to go out and feel like we have to do everything we can to win the game."
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