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Federal Response Plans
Federal plans specify both how emergency response organizations will work together and what will actually happen during an emergency response operation. Advance planning for emergencies can help minimize potential public health and environmental threats. The planning process helps emergency response organizations think through how they would respond to each type of incident and the resources that would be needed.
EPA works with other federal agencies (both military and civilian), state and local governments, industry, and even other countries to develop emergency response plans and procedures. The following are some key federal plans that guide EPA's efforts:
- National Oil & Hazardous Substances Contingency Plan
- National Infrastructure Protection Plan
- National Response Framework
National Oil and Hazardous Substances Contingency Plan
The National Oil and Hazardous Substances Pollution Contingency Plan more commonly called the National Contingency Plan or NCP, is the federal government's plan for responding to both oil spills and releases of hazardous substances (including radioactive materials).
- The NCP is also one of EPA's core mission authorities.
National Infrastructure Protection Plan
EPA is the "Sector Specific" lead for the water sector under the National Infrastructure Protection Plan (NIPP). The NIPP and supporting Sector-Specific Plans (SSPs) provide a coordinated approach to critical infrastructure and key resources protection roles and responsibilities for federal, state, local, tribal, and private sector security partners.
National Response Framework
EPA's response to disasters or emergencies declared by the President is facilitated through the Department of Homeland Security's National Response Framework (NRF), formerly known as the National Response Plan.
The NRF presents the guiding principles that enable all response partners to prepare for and provide a unified national response to disasters and emergencies - from the smallest incident to the largest catastrophe. The NRF:
- Defines the key principles, roles, and structures that organize the way we respond as a Nation to emergencies
- Describes how communities, tribes, States, the Federal Government, and private-sector and nongovernmental partners apply these principles for a coordinated, effective national response.
Emergency Support Functions (ESFs) provide the structure for coordinating Federal interagency support for a Federal response to an incident. They are mechanisms for grouping functions most frequently used to provide Federal support to States and Federal-to-Federal support, both for declared disasters and emergencies under the Stafford Act and for non-Stafford Act incidents.
EPA's response efforts are coordinated under the NRF, through the Agency's role as the Coordinator and Primary Agency for Oil and Hazardous Materials Response, under ESF #10. EPA is also a support agency for a number of other ESFs. ESFs that incorporate EPA involvement are indicated below by highlighted column and an asterisk, and described in greater detail below.
Read more about all the ESFs (PDF) (6 pp, 122K, About PDF Files).
|Public Works and Engineering
|Emergency Management
|Mass Care, Emergency Assistance, Housing, and Human Services
|Logistics Management and Resource Support
|Public Health and Medical Services
|Search and Rescue
|Oil and Hazardous Materials
|Agriculture and Natural Resource
|Public Safety and Security
|Long-Term Community Recovery
|External Affairs
ESF#10 - Oil and Hazardous Materials
- Coordinates, integrates, and manages the overall Federal effort to detect, identify, contain, decontaminate, clean up, dispose or minimize discharges of oil or releases of hazardous materials, or prevent, mitigate, or minimize the threat of potential releases.
- Provides OSCs for incidents within its jurisdiction.
- Manages EPA special teams under the NCP, including the Environmental Response Team, National Decontamination Team, and Radiological Emergency Response Team, which provide specialized technical advice and assistance to responders.
- Coordinates, integrates, and provides investigative support, intelligence analysis, and legal expertise on environmental statutes related to oil and hazardous materials incidents, including regarding criminal cases, in support of responders.
- Manages the National Counter-Terrorism Evidence Response Team, composed of investigative and scientific personnel to provide investigative, scientific, and forensic technical advice, assistance, and other threat assessment in support of responders.
Read more about the ESF #10 (PDF) .
ESF #3 - Public Works and Engineering
- Conducts infrastructure protection activities for drinking water and water treatment agencies in the water sector, in accordance with its responsibilities as the designated Sector-Specific Agency for this sector as described in Homeland Security Presidential Directive 7.
- Assists, in conjunction with HHS, in determining the suitability for human consumption of water from local sources and in identifying hazardous materials having the potential to affect drinking water supplies.
- Assists in identifying critical water and wastewater needs, including personnel, electrical power, and treatment chemicals.
- Assists, in conjunction with State/tribal primacy agencies and permitting authorities, in determining the operating status of water and wastewater systems.
- Provides assistance to State solid waste agencies regarding municipal solid waste landfills and construction and demolition waste landfills. Provides technical assistance for nonhazardous waste management, including debris management and recycling/reuse opportunities. Assists State solid waste agencies with assessments of staging/storage areas, solid waste facilities, and wastewater facilities; environmental sampling and monitoring; and inspections, resources, data, and other support as appropriate.
- Identifies locations of, and provides safety guidance for, areas affected by hazardous materials.
- For chemical, biological, and radiological weapons of mass destruction incidents, coordinates with ESF #3 on management of contaminated debris and demolition.
- Assists in investigation and intelligence analysis for hazardous materials incidents involving contaminated water and wastewater systems, pursuant to existing EPA statutory authorities.
- Provides expertise on waste and debris disposal options.
Read more about the ESF #3 (PDF).
ESF #4 Firefighting
- Provides technical assistance and advice in the event of fires involving hazardous materials.
- Provides assistance in identifying an uncontaminated, operational water source for firefighting.
- Provides assistance in identifying critical water systems requiring priority restoration for firefighting.
- Provides technical assistance on issues concerning the impacts of firefighting chemicals on wastewater treatment facilities.
Read more about the ESF #4 (PDF).
ESF #5 Emergency Management Support to the Joint Field Office
- Support agencies provide expert personnel to the multiagency coordination centers, as requested, to assist with the delivery of Federal resources and provide reports to the respective Planning Section. All agencies, as appropriate, identify staff liaisons or points of contact to provide technical and subject-matter expertise, data, advice, and staff support for operations that fall within the domain of each agency. Support capabilities of other organizations may be used as required and available.
Read more about the ESF #5 (PDF).
ESF #8 Public Health and Medical
- Provides technical assistance and environmental information for the assessment of the public health/medical aspects of situations involving hazardous materials, including technical and policy assistance in matters involving water and wastewater systems, for critical health care facilities.
- Provides support for public health matters for radiological incidents through the FRMAC and the Advisory Team for Environment, Food, and Health.
- Assists in identifying alternate water supplies and wastewater collection and treatment for critical health care facilities.
- Provides environmental technical assistance (e.g., air monitoring) and information in the event temporary interment is necessary and/or human remains are contaminated.
Read more about the ESF #8 (PDF).
ESF #11 Agriculture and Natural Resource
- Provides technical assistance, subject-matter expertise, and support for biological, chemical, and other hazardous agents on contaminated facility remediation, environmental monitoring, and contaminated agriculture (animal/crops) and food product decontamination and disposal.
- Provides surge capacity for laboratory and diagnostic support.
- Works with USDA, the Department of Health and Human Services, and the private sector to identify suitable and available antimicrobial and other pesticides to be used to treat and decontaminate crops, environmental surfaces, and water. Approves the use of these pesticides.
- In the event of a nuclear or radiological emergency, supports the FRMAC during the initial phase of the emergency and leads the FRMAC for the later phases. Also provides protective action assistance through the Advisory Team for the Environment, Food, and Health.
- Provides investigative support and intelligence analysis for incidents involving oil or hazardous materials pursuant to existing EPA statutory authorities.
- Provides technical assistance in determining when water is suitable for human consumption.
Read more about the ESF #11 (PDF).
ESF #12 Energy
- Responds to requests from State and local officials for EPA to exercise enforcement discretion to waive environmental requirements for motor vehicle fuel in order to address supply shortages, normally in the context of natural disasters or significant disruptions in the fuel production or distribution systems.
- Coordinates the collection of motor vehicle fuel supply information necessary to evaluate an enforcement discretion request.
- Assists in identifying critical water and wastewater systems requiring priority power restoration.
Read more about the ESF #12 (PDF).
ESF #13 Public Safety and Security
- Through the Office of Criminal Enforcement, Forensics, and Training, which incorporates the Homeland Security Division (HSD), the National Counter-Terrorism Evidence Response Team/Counter-Terrorism Response Team, the Criminal Investigation Division (CID), and the National Enforcement Investigation Center (NEIC), EPA provides assistance as follows:
- HSD: Law enforcement arm of EPA that provides counter-terrorism support to EPA programs and other Federal law enforcement using specialized training.
- National Counter-Terrorism Evidence Response Team/Counter-Terrorism Response Team: Specialized evidence response teams for EPA trained in forensic evidence preservation and collection in a contaminated environment for a wide range of hazardous materials.
- CID: Law enforcement arm of EPA that investigates allegations of criminal violations of all Federal environmental statutes.
- NEIC: Technical support center for EPA enforcement and compliance assurance programs nationwide that specializes in forensic analysis of industrial chemicals.
Read more about the ESF #13 (PDF).
ESF #14 Long-Term Community Recovery
- Provides technical assistance in contaminated debris management, environmental remediation, and watershed protection, planning, management, and restoration.
- Provides technical assistance in developing appropriate drinking water and wastewater infrastructure projects and in identifying financial assistance options.
- Provides technical assistance on using environmentally sound and sustainable approaches in rebuilding businesses and communities.
Read more about the ESF #14 (PDF).
ESF#15 External Affairs
- Depending on the nature and scope of the incident, all Federal departments and agencies support the National Response Framework and are responsible for providing appropriate support for ESF #15 as required.
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The head of the MTA said today he would like to see the 7 train extend further south into Chelsea and over to the West Side Highway. Joseph Lhota said he supports the 7 south-western expansion because that area of the city could use more subways. "I'd like to see the 7 train in other parts of New York City," he said at the Regional Plan Association's annual transportation conference. He said he'd like the 7 – currently being extended to 34 and 11th Avenue – to someday snake down to 23rd Street and the West Side Highway. Read More: New York Post
Knicks to face Heat in playoffs; defeat Bobcats in finale
Look out South Beach, here come the Knicks. The Heat is on and the Knicks' confidence is already overflowing. The Miami Dream Team officially became the Knicks' first-round opponent last night and they will begin this star-studded battle royale tomorrow at 3:30 p.m. at deafening American Airlines Arena. Game 2 is Monday before the series switches to the Garden Thursday. Amar'e Stoudemire, who surged into the playoffs last night with a powerful 21-point night in their 104-84 regular-season-finale win over the Bobcats, is not lacking for confidence. Read More: New York Post
Tigers' Delmon Young Charged With Hate Crime Assault In Midtown Brawl
Detroit Tigers outfielder Delmon Young is facing charges of assault as a hate crime and harassment after he was arrested early Friday morning at a Midtown hotel. Sources say Young was taken into custody around 2:30 a.m. following an incident at the Hilton New York on Sixth Avenue. Young allegedly hit two people who were trying to give a homeless man money outside the hotel while yelling slurs about Jews. Read More: NY1
Former Liu Campaign Treasurer Indicted In Straw Donor Scheme
A former campaign treasurer for City Comptroller John Liu has been indicted on charges related to her alleged involvement in a straw donor scheme, the U.S. Attorney's office announced Friday. Jenny Hou, 25, was arrested back in February for allegedly attempting to get over-the-limit campaign donations to Liu's potential 2013 mayoral campaign. According to the indictment, Hou is alleged to have worked with fundraisers for Liu to use straw donors to bring in illegal donations. Hou had been a volunteer for Liu's 2009 race for city comptroller. Read More: NY1
Long Island City developer to build 7-story commercial complex at 30-30 Northern Blvd
Score one more for Long Island City and its transformation from gritty factory town into a live, work and play neighborhood. A long vacant building at 30-30 Northern Blvd., now just a concrete shell, will become a seven-story commercial complex by this time next year, according to the project's developer. And a university campus could also be there in five years. Read More: Daily News
Construction on new Kosciuszko Bridge to begin in 2013, a year ahead of schedule
Commuters weary of the all-too-familiar sight of the sea of brake lights atop the Kosciuszko Bridge can rejoice. Construction on a new bridge is now expected to begin in spring 2013 — a year ahead of schedule, thanks to $460 million made available for the job by Gov. Cuomo's New York Work initiative. The 73-year-old bridge, which carries the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway over the Newtown Creek, qualified for the money in part because it is on the state's "deficient bridge" list. Read More: Daily News

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As a longtime Delmarva Shorebirds fan, I enjoyed The Daily Times story about them on Monday. There is nothing quite like minor league baseball, and my husband and I have been regular attendees at Shorebirds games for many years, both at Silver Sluggers games and others.
We especially love Saturday nights when those wonderful fireworks light up the sky after the game.
For all those years, we have taken bottles of water into the stadium and enjoyed the food we bought at the concession stands, despite the high prices. We remember fondly when parking was free at the games, but we shrugged off the $3 charge added a few years ago as a necessary evil.
But the new policy of forbidding fans from taking any food or drink into the stadium came as an unwelcome shock. Apparently someone must really need the money. But refusing to let fans take in drinks and then charging $3.75 for a 15-cent bottle of water was enough to make us cry foul.
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Big Ski wharehouse setup in Homebush ? What's it called? Is it still there? - The other big ski warehouse at Homebush is probably at my House. Horse riding seems cheap compared to skiing the way we do it.
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Homebush is located 15 kilometres west of the Sydney central business district, in the local government area of the Municipality of Strathfield. According to local government historian Michael Jones, "Wentworth is popularly credited with having called the area after his 'home in the bush', although Homebush is also a place in Kent."
Shops extends around to The Crescent, opposite Homebush railway station. Homebush railway station is on the Inner West line and South line of the CityRail network Hudson Park Golf course (with driving range) pretty close
Railway real close in case you're into "train spotting".
Some people like visiting Paddy's Markets on Friday to get fruit and veg. Homebush West is next to Homebush South. There is a shopping precint in Homebush South on Rochester St. There is only the cafe that is nearby or you can have the option of walking down to the Chinese restaurants near the station.
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Our weekend trip to Cocoa Beach proved to be fun, educational and full of adventures. We planned activities based on the recommendations of friends and research I had done online, and I was glad to have a "game plan" before arriving to accommodate all of the things we wanted to do and see.
Where to stay
We stayed at the Ron Jon Cape Caribe Resort, which is located on the beach by the Jetty Park. The resort is a destination on its own, and you can stay busy for hours just participating in the activities offered.
The water park at the resort has a toddler area with a zero-entry pool, lazy river for adults and children, a winding water slide (which I personally enjoyed), pools and hot tubs. There is ample seating, an outdoor tiki bar and playground.
Indoors, the resort has a playground and kid-zone, which has scheduled activities, including a magic show that we thoroughly enjoyed. The putt-putt course at the entrance of the hotel has well-manicured foliage and is an ideal way to spend some free time.
At the beach
At the base of the walkway to the beach, a company called Island Water Rentals offers beach chair, umbrella, bike, kayak, paddle board, surfboard and body board rentals, plus surfing lessons.
We had scheduled mother-daughter surfing lessons, and the experience was magical. After the owner, Marcus (321-693-7873), showed us how to paddle and pop up on the board in the sand, we ventured out to the surf. I was amazed at how well our 6-year-old did on her 8-foot board. Marcus was enthusiastic, attentive and, having two young children of his own, a great teacher. At the end of our hourlong lessons, we were able to ride the waves to the shore with confidence.
At the pier
We drove the iconic Cocoa Beach Pier and strolled to the end, watching experienced surfers catch waves, the fishermen reel in their catch and people of all ages soaking up the sunshine.
We enjoyed lunch at Marlins, 1550 N. Atlantic Ave., which is one of the restaurants on the pier, but I would love to make a return trip to have an evening beverage at one of the tiki bars that offers outdoor service and overlooks the water.
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A short drive from the pier is The Dinosaur Store, 250 W. Cocoa Beach Causeway, a science and nature store with a large selection of authentic fossils, meteorites, dinosaur teeth, amber, jewelry, educational toys and minerals.
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Vanhooser v. Superior Court (Hennessy Industries, Inc.)
Second Appellate District, Division 3 (June 1, 2012)
Loss of consortium is a plaintiff's claim for loss of the marital services of the plaintiff's spouse caused by an injury to the spouse and made against the person who allegedly caused the injury to the spouse. Such claims were recognized under English common law and are frequently made by plaintiffs who are married to people who have developed asbestos-related diseases. The first element of a loss of consortium claim is the existence of a marriage at the time of the injury to the plaintiff's spouse: loss of consortium relief is not available when the injury pre-exists the marriage. This case examined the issue of whether, in the context of asbestos litigation, the "injury" should be considered to have occurred at the time of the exposure to asbestos or when the asbestos-related disease was discovered. The Court of Appeal determined that the time of discovery is the relevant time, overturning a summary judgment.
Until the announcement of this case, defendants in asbestos cases had had significant success in arguing that loss of consortium relief could not be awarded where the exposure to asbestos occurred before the marriage, regardless of the fact that the asbestos-related disease may not have been discovered until years after the marriage took place. This argument was based on the case of Zwicker v. Altamont Emergency Room Physicians Medical Group (2002) 98 Cal.App.4th 26, a case which did not involve a latent disease and which equated the time of the wrongful act with the time of the injury. Here, the Court of Appeal found that the fact that asbestos-related diseases have long latency periods separates the time of the wrongful act (exposure to asbestos) and the time of the injury (development of an asbestos-related disease) in a way which impacts loss of consortium analysis.
Ms. Vanhooser's husband, Frederick Kenney, was exposed to asbestos in the 1960s and 1970s while he was in the Navy, and until 1990 as an automobile mechanic. He married the plaintiff, Sherrell Vanhooser, in late 1991 or 1992. In 2010 Mr. Kenney developed symptoms of mesothelioma and he was diagnosed with the disease in June 2011. Defendants, arguing on the basis of Zwicker, were awarded summary judgment on Ms. Vanhooser's loss of consortium claim. Los Angeles County Judge Emilie H. Elias, who is the coordinating judge for all asbestos personal injury cases in Los Angeles, granted the motion but expressed her dislike for the result Zwicker engendered and certified the ruling to the Court of Appeal, noting that this loss of consortium issue was a recurring issue in Southern California asbestos litigation (Editor's Note: this was also a recurring issue in Northern California cases). The Court of Appeal issued a writ of mandate and reversed the summary judgment order.
The Court of Appeal stressed the fact that mesothelioma is a latent disease, that it is difficult to tell when the injury occurs, and no temporally discrete event exists that encompasses the defendant's breach and the plaintiff's injury. The Court of Appeal stated that "diagnosis or discovery of actual injury or symptoms is the earliest point at which it might reasonably be said, in the latent disease context, that the [spouse] has been placed on actual notice of his injuries such that he might contemplate suit" and "a spouse has not suffered a compensable harm or injury from asbestos exposure until he or she is diagnosed with or discovers actual injury from or symptoms of the asbestos-related illness." The Court of Appeal did not go into detail regarding what constitutes discovery of an asbestos-related disease.
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This case holds that the date of discovery of an asbestos-related disease constitutes the important date (rather than the date of exposure) in loss of consortium claims with regard to determining whether injury existed at the time of the marriage. Accordingly, the grounds for summary judgment and other dismissals of certain loss of consortium claims has been effectively narrowed.
Prior to this case, while it was certainly important for defendants to understand the medical history of the injured person, it was not critical for defendants to know the specific dates of potential indicators of asbestos-related disease, such as episodes of shortness of breath, coughing, or other conditions that could raise a suspicion of an asbestos-related disease. Based on this case, defendants in situations where loss of consortium claims are presented – particularly where the marriage occurs late in life – may want to obtain more and earlier medical records than are usually obtained in these cases in order to look for any early indications of an asbestos-related disease which may be used to cut off a loss of consortium claim. Plaintiffs are sure to resist these efforts. The end result will be more time spent on discovery requests, analysis of discovery materials and records, and discovery motions.
Additional litigation will also be required to answer questions regarding what constitutes discovery of an asbestos-related disease and whether discovery of one asbestos-related disease, such as asbestosis, before a marriage occurs will serve to cut off a loss of consortium claim allegedly relating to another asbestos-related disease, such as mesothelioma or lung cancer, which arises after the marriage occurs.
For the full decision see http://www.courts.ca.gov/opinions/documents/B239677.PDF
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Piecing together footage her recent UK tour, Ellie Goulding has released the official video for "Explosions", one of my absolute favourite songs of hers to date and also quite possibly her most haunting. In all honesty, they could have done so much more with the video, especially with the song lending itself to so many different themes and emotions, but hopefully this means that it'll be released as a fully fledged single and if that is to be the case, I have no doubt that it will be huge. "Halcyon" is in stores now.
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Conveniently packaged with two per bag, the Rainsleeve is an economical way to make sure camera gear is protected in any kind of unexpected weather. The Rainsleeve is also available in a Counter Display of twenty 2-packs.
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Joel Robinson sat dejectedly, picking at a tuna salad sandwich. He held onto his sanity, but only just. Lippert would be his undoing, he knew it. Even now scenes of rock climbing gnawed at what semblance of humanity he retained. The pain showed on his face, blanking it with sadness.
Where were his robot pals when he needed them? Couldn't Gypsy put off servicing the life support systems for a few hours? Did Crow and Tom really *have* to hold their Silly Putty Science Fair now? He'd pleaded and pleaded with them to stay and listen to his analysis of the french-fried potato jokes as a metaphor for McCarthyism, but to no avail. He'd even called up the Mads, but they had the "Do Not Disturb" sign on again.
Alarms whooped, shocking him into a frozen expression. "Cambot, give me Rocket Number Nine!"
A small shuttle, strangely shaped, hovered beside the SOL. Then the hexfield opened, revealing a pleasant looking alien, humanoid, but bald and with a bone on his head.
"Hi, I'm Joel Robinson. Do you come in peace and all that?"
"I do. My name is Lennier and I am of the Minbari. I was on my way back from Earth when I noticed you here."
"Well, how the heck are you?" Pleasure at having someone to talk to lent an evenness to Joel's features.
"I am well, thank you. You seem most interesting. Do you suppose we might link up and exchange some information?"
"That would be just peachy. I'll meet you at the airlock."
Company at last! Joel hurried to greet his visitor as he stepped on board.
"Welcome to the Satellite of Love, Lennier."
"The Satellite of Love? Is this your purpose, to minister to wayfarers?"
"No," Joel told him, shaking his head. "I'm trapped up here by some mad scientists who force me to watch bad movies."
"That's terrible!" Lennier looked shocked. "I must stay and minister to you for awhile."
Joel looked at Lennier. He couldn't remember the last time he'd seen such an attractive alien.
Lennier looked at Joel. He couldn't remember the last time he'd seen such a soul in torment and an attractive soul at that.
"I'd like that. We can play Scrabble."
"Scrabble?" Lennier put his head to one side.
"I'll show you." Joel brought Lennier to his quarters and set up the game, happiness apparent in the calmness of his face. "OK, I don't have a bag for the letters, so we'll have to take them out of the box lid. Draw seven and put them on the rack."
Their hands met as they picked up the tiles and a spark jumped between them. The door banged open and Crow and Tom whirled in, sporting Silly Putty masks.
"Joel, look, we're you!" Tom said. He changed his voice to imitate Joel. "I've prepared this chart to explain why the shredded wheat caused Bela Lugosi to go insane."
Crow took a turn. "Crow, Tom--if you don't clean your rooms, there'll be...Say, Joel, who's your friend?"
"Crow T Robot, Tom Servo, this is Lennier of the Minbari. He came over to play Scrabble with me."
"I am pleased to meet you," Lennier said, bowing slightly.
"OK, Joel," Tom said. "We'll leave you two alone then."
"But Tom, we just got here!" Crow whined.
"Crow, come on," Tom stage-whispered. "Anyhow, I thought you wanted to test the Silly Putty Plastique."
"Oh, I get it," Crow said. "Enjoy your game, boys." And they whirled out again.
"Sorry about that," Joel said. "Those are just my wacky robot pals."
"They are quite...interesting."
"They're cute, but sometimes they can be annoying. I'll make sure they can't bother us again." He stood and locked the door, features regular in anticipation. "Your move, Lennier."


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Senators say they have reached a deal to get a bill reforming class-action lawsuits that was blocked by Democrats last month through Congress.
Three Democratic senators changed their stances after language was inserted they say better protects consumers while still reining in many frivolous lawsuits and preventing lawyers from "venue shopping" in search of sympathetic judges and juries that award the biggest settlements.
Those supporters now include Democratic Sens. Charles E. Schumer of New York, Christopher J. Dodd of Connecticut and Mary L. Landrieu of Louisiana, all of whom opposed the bill last month. The bill was defeated by a single vote in a filibuster lodged by mainly Democrats.
"A bipartisan coalition of United States senators has come together in agreement on language to address abuses in the class-action system while protecting the rights of Americans to get justice through the courts," said a release issued by backers of the bill. "We look forward to having the full Senate address the legislation at the earliest opportunity."
The bill is designed to usher more class-action lawsuits into the federal courts and prevent lawyers from guiding their cases to states where judges and juries are viewed as generous to plaintiffs. It will also prevent plaintiffs from getting coupons of little or no value while attorneys make millions of dollars.
"Businesses and consumers victimized by the current system can give thanks tomorrow that the days of class-action abuse are numbered," U.S. Chamber of Commerce President Thomas Donohue said yesterday, on the eve of Thanksgiving Day. "We urge the Senate to pass the Class Action Fairness Act at the earliest opportunity."
"Lawsuits have gotten out of control in America and something needs to be done to rein them in," Mr. Schumer said. "The agreement that we've struck on class-action lawsuits preserves the ability of Americans to bring lawsuits in a fair and reasonable way while doing away with some of the worst abuses.
"This bill would knock out the egregious practice of forum shopping, which allows a local court in a corner of America to make national policy, while at the same time protecting the right of individuals to seek redress on serious cases," he added.
Sen. John Cornyn, Texas Republican and one of the legislation's 15 co-sponsors, said the class-action system "is not just broken, it's falling apart."
"Our system has turned into one that only benefits the lawyers — not the legitimate consumers who have been wronged," Mr. Cornyn said in a statement. "Consumers receive minimal payments or coupons that they may or may not be able to use — while lawyers collect enormous fees."
Pleased with the compromise, Mr. Cornyn added that he hopes it "will be the first of many successful attempts to reform our civil justice system."
A similar version of the bill was passed on a 253 to 170 vote by the House earlier this year. Senators said they hope to vote on the new version next month, but others speculated that they won't get to it until after the start of a new session next year.
"We will not rest until this bill is signed by the president," Mr. Donohue said.
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Leaders for Education Series - Ana Ivanovic
Born in Serbia, you have had a distinguished career in tennis. Youre also a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador to Serbia and children look to you as a role model. Why is your advocacy role important to you and what messages do you have to share with children and young people about the importance of education and gender equality?
Its an incredible honour to be invited to be a part of UNICEF and I take this role very seriously. I remember when I was a kid, I would look up to athletes as role models, and I understand that some children are looking at me this way. It is a nice responsibility to have.
I have always loved school and I enjoy studying. I am often asked for advice on how children can make it in professional tennis, and I always say that they should believe in themselves and follow their goals, but they should not forget about education because, along with having a stable family environment, it is the most important thing in a young persons life.
As UNICEF Ambassador, you donated funds to the School without Violence Programme. Why did you choose this particular programme? Can you describe your personal experience with violence and education?
I was shocked to learn how much violence there is in schools in Serbia. I had a very happy childhood and enjoyed going to school, without having to worry about my safety. I therefore want to help others to have this basic right: to be able to study in a safe, enabling environment without bullying and physical aggression.
Looking back on your education, what helped you launch your successful career?
Concerning my career, the most important people were, certainly, my family. They gave me incredible support and never pushed me into anything actually, I was pushing them! The belief they showed in me gave me extra confidence.
In school I had one teacher who had a particularly great influence on me. She was everything a teacher should be: informative, fun and understanding. She also helped with my career a little bit, because she allowed me to attend some tournaments during school time, and make up for it during the holidays.
Any child who does not receive an education is certainly at a disadvantage. It is very unfortunate, and they are likely to struggle. That is why we need to do all we can to ensure that education is available to all.
Is there anything about education you would like to add?
I think its important to note that education continues throughout your life: it is definitely not confined to a classroom. I love to read and have learnt so much in the past few years, especially about psychology, just by reading books on my own. Even sport can be educational: for example, you can learn about teamwork and discipline.
Click here for Ana Ivanovic's biography.
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Paul Farmer, UN Deputy Special Envoy for Haiti
Angélique Kidjo, Singer-songwriter and founder of The Batonga Foundation
Hilde F. Johnson, Deputy Executive Director of the United Nations Childrens Fund (UNICEF)
John T. Chambers, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Cisco
Ana Ivanovic, professional tennis player
Navanethem Pillay, UN High Commissioner for Human Rights
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3D Dot Game Heroes
Spelunker Mode
Start a New Game, select a character and when it asks for you to enter your name input SPELUNKER. This will put the game in Spelunker Mode. In addition to dying in one hit (like the famous Spelunker game character) you will get some very funny and belittling dialogue changes as well as the famous Spelunker death noise when ever you die.
Password Effect SPELUNKER Spelunker Mode
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Beat the game once on any difficulty.
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Spelunker Mode
While playing a game in From mode, you can run into Spelunker who is trapped in the area that can be found in the upper left corner of the map. To free him, you need to use the flame wand on the stump to the right of him. Doing so will free him and allow you to select Spelunker mode when starting either a new game or a new game +.
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Trophy Description Type A Formidable Foe Has Fallen! Defeat a Guardian. Bronze All Swords Obtained! Acquired all the swords. Gold And Everyone Lived Happily Ever After! (secret) Cleared the game with the princess restored. Bronze And the World was Saved! (secret) Cleared the game in FROM mode. Silver Around the World! Visited all maps. Silver Bested Dark Knight! (secret) Defeated Dark Knight without taking damage. Bronze Bested Dragon! (secret) Defeated Dragon without taking damage. Bronze Bested Eelagon! (secret) Defeated Eelagon without taking damage. Bronze Bested Fuelle! (secret) Defeated Fuelle without taking damage. Bronze Bested Giga Golem! (secret) Defeated Giga Golem without taking damage. Bronze Bested Kraken! (secret) Defeated Kraken without taking damage. Bronze Bested Onyx! (secret) Defeated Onyx without taking damage. Bronze Bested Queen Bee! Defeated Queen Bee without taking damage. Bronze Bestiary Complete! Booked all monsters in the Bestiary. Gold Booked a Monster! Booked a monster in the Bestiary. Bronze Booked Dark Knight! (secret) Booked Dark Knight in the Bestiary. Bronze Booked Dragon! (secret) Booked Dragon in the Bestiary. Bronze Booked Eelagon! (secret) Booked Eelagon in the Bestiary. Bronze Booked Fuelle! (secret) Booked Fuelle in the Bestiary. Bronze Booked Giga Golem! (secret) Booked Giga Golem in the Bestiary. Bronze Booked Kraken! (secret) Booked Kraken in the Bestiary. Bronze Booked Onyx! (secret) Booked Onyx in the Bestiary. Silver Booked Queen Bee! (secret) Booked Queen Bee in the Bestiary. Bronze Bullseye! Defeat a foe with a bow. Bronze Congratulations! Congratulations! Thank you for playing this far! Platinum Defender! Guard against an attack. Bronze Demolitionist! Defeat a foe with a bomb. Bronze Flawless Hero! (secret) Cleared the game without dying. Silver Forged a Sword Make your sword stronger at the blacksmith. Bronze Found Ai! (secret) You found Ai. Bronze Found Sue! (secret) You found Sue. Bronze Getting the Hang of It? Play the game for 5 hours. Bronze Have a Nice Night? (secret) Spent the night in Raejack with the princess. Bronze It's Magic! Use a Shader Magic. Bronze King Block's Seal of Approval! (secret) Acquired a sword from King Block. Bronze Life is Precious! Max out the Life Bar. Bronze Master Magician! Max out the Magic Bar. Bronze Obtained the Ancient Sword! (secret) Acquired the Ancient Sword. Bronze Obtained the Hero Shield! (secret) Acquired the Hero Shield. Bronze Obtained the Holy Sword! Obtain the Holy Sword. Bronze Rescued the Princess! (secret) The princess was restored to her true form. Bronze Slice and Diced! Defeat a foe with a sword. Bronze Souvenir Photoshoot! Took a snapshot. Bronze Spelunker Extraordinaire! (secret) Cleared Spelunker mode. Gold Spelunker's Savior! (secret) Cleared the Spelunker event. Bronze That's a Big Fat Sword! (secret) Maxed out the Giga Sword. Bronze The Adventure Continues... (secret) Cleared the game without restoring the princess. Bronze Triple 7s! (secret) Collected 777G. Bronze Wow! You obtained the Hero Sword! (secret) Acquired the Hero Sword. Silver You Made a Friend! Made a character model. Bronze You're a Survivor! (secret) Survived Spelunker mode for 10 hours. Bronze
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Are you a staff member, faculty member, or graduate assistant looking to work alongside students who are doing great things for the community? Consider volunteering for NIU Cares Day!
Project Site Leaders
PSLs are assigned to a handful of project sites and serve as a primary contact for teams assigned to those sites during the day of service. While PSLs primarily assist with communication between the student volunteers, the site supervisor, and Home Base, it is possible that they may also be called upon to assist in the case of an unforeseen situation that requires staff intervention. PSLs can be faculty members, staff members, or graduate assistants from all areas of the university. The time commitment will be provided soon.
Training is provided prior to the event. Each volunteer receives a t-shirt and must be able to provide his/her own transportation between his/her assigned project sites. Serving as a PSL can be a great opportunity to connect with students outside the classroom as well as serve the community.
Kickoff Volunteers
NIU Cares Day begins each year with a volunteer kickoff event. Kickoff is held in a rally-format where we check our student volunteer teams in before the event, distribute materials, and allow our students the opportunity to absorb the magnitude of NIU Cares Day and the work that's about to be done. Kickoff needs volunteers to assist with the check-in process, t-shirt & water distribution, and crowd control. The time commitment for this position will be provided soon.
To register as a Project Site Leader or Kickoff Volunteer please click the link below:
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A lot of work goes on behind the scenes to get NIU Cares Day ready each year, and we appreciate support of all types. The NIU Cares Day committee is frequently looking for donations, including financial contributions, food items, office supplies (badge holders, pens, printer paper, etc.), art materials (markers, construction paper, crayons, hole punches, etc.), and building supplies (heavy-duty garbage bags, work gloves, lightly-used garden tools, etc.). If you want to find out how you can support NIU Cares Day in your own way, contact Destiny McDonald at 815-753-6511.
NIU Cares Day Committee
We are always looking for new and dynamic individuals to serve on the planning committee for NIU Cares Day. Serving on this committee is a unique opportunity to network across the university and to use your talents for an extremely worthwhile event. The committee convenes each November and is open to students, faculty, and staff. We request a six-month commitment from each member. There are four sub-committees:
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On the eve of New Image Art's 15 year anniversary show, Jeff Soto interviews Marsea, the founder and curator, about the gallery's unique past and its future.
I'm not sure how many people are lucky enough to have The San Francisco Giants 3 World Series trophies put on display at their work for the company's employees to enjoy during their lunch break, but that's what happened the other day at Deluxe. So great.


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Curtains and drapes: Curtains and drapes are window coverings for the home that are created from cloth materials. Homeowners can select solid color curtains or draperies for a room or choose from a printed pattern that will complement the decor or theme that is desired for the room. These window treatments can be closed to block light from entering a room or left open. Most commonly, curtains and draperies are pulled to the sides of the window and secured with a tie.
While curtains and draperies are very similar in their purposes and looks, they do have their differences. Curtains are often measured to fit the height and length of the window for a clean and trimmed appeal. Draperies are often created to hang from the top of the window to the length of the floor for a look of grandeur within the room. There are also differences in how to clean draperies and curtains.
Blinds: Blinds are window coverings which allow an individual to adjust the amount of light in which they can filter into a room. These window treatments are comprised of slats, which are positioned in a horizontal or vertical manner and can be adjusted with the use of a cord or blind stick. Most blinds are capable of having all slats pulled to the top of the window so it allows homeowners to have a full view of the outside. Originally manufactured from plastic, today window blinds are created with materials such as wood, faux wood, metal and more. This provides home decorators with styles that will truly complement the room in which they are decorating.
Shutters: Interior window shutters are window coverings that are secured to the interior of the window frame in front of the window. Shutters feature slats of wood, fabric and other materials which are secured to a wooden box frame and can be adjusted to allow light in or out out of a room. Window shutters come in many different color options, and depending on the materials in which they are constructed of, they can be painted to match the color scheme of any room.
Shades: Window shades are window coverings constructed of solid plastic, fabric and other materials that are wrapped around a roller that fits into the top of the window frame. Shades can be adjusted by mechanisms within the roller that allow an individual to control the length in which the shade will hang down. These window options provide the individual with the ability to control the amount of light that is allowed within a room and provides protection from glares that can occur in different areas within the room as well. Shades are available in a variety of colors that enhance the feel of the room.
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About Carol Cabler
I grew up in Muscle Shoals, Alabama. I had an interest in art as a child and would draw pictures in my school notebooks. When I went to college I majored in art, but later changed my major to music. Although I loved music, I regret not continuing my art studies.
Many years later I started working at a frame shop in Florence, Alabama and took up my pursuit of art when I started painting in watercolors. I began taking photographs to use in watercolor paintings and soon discovered that i had a good eye for taking pictures so i pursued it.
I moved to Florida in 1994 and worked at a frame shop in Naples, on the southwest coast. I was walking on the beach one morning at 7:00 am and witnessed the only moonset I have ever seen. I was lucky enough to have brought my camera that morning and took a few pictures of it. I was so pleased with the photos that I entered my favorite in a local photography competition and won second place. I still have the ribbon. I would have included it in my photos here, but the copy I have on my computer is too small. I will have a copy made and scan it at a high resolution and include it in the future.
I have been fortunate in my life to have traveled some and have also lived in Oregon, Tennessee and Costa Rica. I took a road trip and drove through California, down the Big Sur Highway, through Arizona, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Arkansas and stopped in Tennessee to visit my family. On the return trip to Oregon, I drove through Kansas, Missouri, and Utah. I also visited Washington state and stayed a few days in Sumner, south of Seattle. I now live in Tennessee and enjoy spending time with my family here.
I will continue to take pictures and paint with watercolors. I also enjoy experimenting with computer art using Paint Shop Pro to manipulate and enhance my photos. I also created some fractal art for a short time with some fun results.
I can make greeting cards of all my photos if needed.
Life would have been extremely dull if not for art and music.
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Sophos has just released its Security Threat Report 2013. The study focuses on topics such as Mac malware, targeted attacks, polymorphic attacks, ransomware, Android threats, Java attacks, and the BlackHole exploit kit.
An interesting part of the report is the one which details the 10 riskiest and the 10 safest countries in the world.
The figures reveal that Norway is the safest country with the lowest threat exposure rate (1.81%). The next positions are occupied by Sweden (2.59%), Japan (2.63%), the UK (3.51%), Switzerland, the US, Slovenia, Canada, Austria and the Netherlands (4.28%).
On the other hand, Hong Kong is the riskiest (23.54%), followed by Taiwan, the United Arab Emirates, Mexico, India, Malaysia, Philippines, Thailand, China and Indonesia (11.47%).
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Contract letters are written to deal with a variety of situations related to the management and performance of many different types of contracts. In most cases, contract letters are concerned with either the finances, or the delivery dates of a contract. The sample contract letter below is typical; a contractor requesting expedited payment of a progress invoice in order to alleviate cash flow problems.
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June 12, 20xx
Mr. Randall McNeill
Director, Contract Administration
Illinois Project Consortium
25535 North Riverwoods Boulevard
90 North West, Mettawa
Illinois 60045
Dear Mr. McNeill:
Re: Request To Expedite Payment - Contract PLC-09-17542
Due to circumstances beyond our control, we have been unable to complete the final delivery phase of the exterior wharf retaining wall under the above-noted contract. All work has been completed except for the installation of the tie-down anchors which have not yet been received from the manufacturer. These are expected to arrive within four weeks and we plan to install them as soon as we receive them.
In the meantime, we are experiencing a serious cash flow problem which is affecting our ability to complete a number of our other contracts; including the access road extension project (PLC- 10-21743). As you know, any delay in completion of the access road will have a negative impact on a number of other Phase 2 contracts.
We therefore request that you immediately release payment for the above-noted wharf retaining wall contract, subject to a 10% holdback to be payable on completion of the tie-down anchors. That arrangement will protect you while at the same time relieving the problems caused by our current cash flow difficulties.
Accordingly, please find attached an invoice for the final progress payment of $67,575 for contract PLC-09-17542.
If you have any questions at all please contact me immediately at 312-752-3479.
On behalf of our entire company I thank you in advance for your kind cooperation.
Charles Strathem
Construction Contracts Manager
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Indian members of the NGO Child Survival India draw a female body to... News PhotoAIDS,Assistance,Driver,Event,Geographical Locations,HIV,Horizontal,Illustration,Illustration Technique,India,Learning,New Delhi,Parking Lot,People,Protection,Resting,Semi-Truck,Sexual Issues,Social Issues,Truck DriverPhotographer AFPCollection: AFP 2012 AFPIndian members of the NGO Child Survival India draw a female body to help Indian truck drivers understand sex and the human body during an HIV prevention and effects outreach program at Sanjay Gandhi Transport Nagar, a transport rest area in New Delhi on August 25, 2012. Truckers spend as much as 67 per cent of their time on the road trying to maximize their earnings, and average 4000 INR (72 USD) a month. At the Transport Nagar there are over 2500 trucks parked at any moment, and approximately five million truck drivers and helpers travel the 66,000 km of national highways in India. One third of truckers report commercial sex and truckers are an estimated 10-12 per cent of clients of sex workers. HIV prevalence among long-distance truckers ranges from three to seven per cent, and one to seven per cent have at least one sexually transmitted disease (STD). NGO's like Child Survival India work with truckers to educate them on safe sex practices, condom use, and offer clinics for STD treatments. AFP PHOTO/ Andrew Caballero-Reynolds (Photo credit should read Andrew Caballero-Reynolds/AFP/Getty Images)


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It as fun to do this relatively silent week of silliness. I think the results were sweet.
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It as fun to do this relatively silent week of silliness. I think the results were sweet.
So do I. After all, some of the greatest movies were silents. Buster Keaton was great and he seldom spoke in a movie.
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I've been better, btw, but my internet is still down. At the library right now. :-/
War Pig, I agree re: silents! Buster Keaton in "The General" is one of my favorites, and holds up to repeated viewings. They had people from all the surrounding towns come to watch the bridge crash. The saddest thing I ever heard was how in the last movie he made ("A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum"), the man who always did all his own stunts was so sick the stuntman had to do the last 5 seconds of his film time, being thrown from a chariot. He died in 1966 before the film was released.
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I just bought (today) a 2008 Ford fx4 F250 4X4 6.4 liter on drive home ran cruise control most of the way. Felt a few small sputters on interstate. Made it back into my city, first stop light went to take off nothing while pushing pedal to floor. Gradually gained acceleration. Took off from second light just sat there for several seconds. Got home idiels fine, revs up fine in park or neutral. Shut off came back out took for drive did fine first mile then hesitation and not accelerating. Buddy sai his older truck did same thing and it was fuel peddle? Any help would be appreciated.
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I don't have an answer but I had the same problem - same truck. Drive down the interstate two hours pulling a load. Exit on a ramp, coast to the top, stop, check traffic, then accelerate. Reved Up Nothing else. 5 mph which gradually built to 20 mph. Louder than normal whistling noise - Fan? Turbo? Who knows?
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Why positive thinking may be bad. ~ Veronique Barnes
Sure, having a positive outlook and seeing the good side of things sounds nice—but are we doing so in full awareness, or are we hiding from life?
We are often told to keep our hopes up and to think positively in order to achieve our goals. Although I agree with having faith in what life and the future holds, I also think that desperate positive thinking can make us fall hard. When we blindly choose to think positively, expecting people to react a certain way, putting all our faith into this new job, grasping on to the idea that this man will make us happy, we are in fact running away from reality, away from any true happiness.
Goals in life are great, but aspirations are better. With goals comes expectations of how things should be, a line so fine that we are often disappointed. However, with aspirations comes this understanding that the world is in movement, that things change constantly and that it is okay. Goals are too tangible for a future that does not yet exist, whereas aspiring to be a better person, to learn, to give and to love are all elements of the present.
Blind positive thinking is aimed at a future state of being rather than just being. This is a problem because we are feeling emotions in the present moment for events, actions and things that have not yet occurred—we are living our life before it unfolds. And then, when it finally does, we are left with regrets, disappointed about how things went—we now fall into the past, living only in memories.
Let's explore how conscious positive thinking is different. For example, being anxious and excited to see certain people is great, but if it takes a hold of all our energy and if we attach emotions to it, we will most likely be deceived. So either we let go of expectations altogether, or we have hopes but are aware of their absolute non-existence in the present.
The only life worth living is the one that is happening now. When we understand that being truly happy is simply a matter of perspective, even if we just get glance of it at a time, we become conscious of life as it unfolds, appreciating every last details of each moment. Positive thinking then becomes part of who we are, and is no longer defined as an opposite to negative thoughts, it simply just is. And so allow yourself to be anxious for the future, but don't make it your single focus.
Become aware of the emerging feelings and sensations throughout your body, rather than thought processes. Be confident in the person you are while aspiring to continuously be true to yourself. Get your enthusiasm back for all of life's wonders, knowing that you are one of them. Fill your lungs with fresh air and smile, just for the heck of it!
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