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As a college student years ago, he lived in the ghettos around Baltimore in a house infested with large rats that were lured into the basement because the toilet constantly leaked from the upper floors.
Dr. Kojo Quartey was poor. So when the utilities eventually were turned off, he studied by candlelight. Until the rats began moving upstairs. That's when he decided to shift his studies to the library.
" The rats came up and wanted to party," Dr. Quartey recalled. " They were bigger than my head."
He had no money, but he was determined to receive an education. His parents came from Ghana, a West African nation, and they stressed to their children that education was an absolute necessity to succeed in life.
Dr. Quartey, 53, who lived in Ghana for 11 years, eventually earned his bachelor's degree, his master's degree and then a doctoral degree in applied economics from Mississippi State University.
For his next adventure, Dr. Quartey is leaving Chicago, where he was in charge of seven city colleges and 120,000 students, to take over as president of one school — Monroe County Community College — and its 4,000 campus students.
"It's an honor and a privilege," Dr. Quartey said of being voted to the position.
The question in this career move is why? Why would someone with such responsibilities want to come to Monroe to run only one school with only a fraction of the number of students?
For Dr. Quartey, the answer is simple: He said he wants to get back on campus where he can interact with students and faculty, something that was missing in Chicago. He described himself as an educational nurturer who wants to focus and make an impact with more oneon- one interaction.
"I'm a small- town kind of guy," he said. "At Monroe County Community College, I feel I can really make an impact. Here I can do more of that."
The college's board of trustees unanimously voted Wednesday night to hire Dr. Quartey after conducting a series of interviews. Once he agrees on a contract, Dr. Quartey will not only be the fifth president at MCCC, he also will be its first African- American president.
Dr. Quartey said he is not intimidated by being a minority in a mostly white community. He said during his career he has been in many instances where he was a minority on boards, in service clubs and in towns.
" It's personality that matters," he said. " The world is changing, and diversity is pervading throughout our entire society. America is a nation of immigrants. We're very cosmopolitan."
In Monroe, he is planning a seamless transition. "Monroe County Community College is ready for a black president," he said. "I don't see things in black and white. Don't just look at me; get to know the real Kojo."
Selma Rankins, a retired teacher from Monroe who constantly challenges community leaders to hire people of color, was thrilled. He said he wanted to thank MCCC President Dr. David E. Nixon, who is retiring, for 10 years of service.
Mr. Rankins said he believes Dr. Quartey will have an impact not only on the college but also on the Monroe community.
" I know he'll be successful," said Mr. Rankins, who sat through the interview process. " This man will make Monroe a better place to live for all of us. Black kids need to see black men in leadership positions."


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A Parent's Worse Nightmare is Realized - Norma Lopez is a Confirmed Homicide
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CNN IReporter Al Mealey has been covering the Norma Lopez case in Moreno Valley, California since she disappeared on Thursday, July15, 2010 while walking home from summer school. This is our hometown.
Sgt. Joe Borja, Public Information Office, with the Moreno Valley Police Department conducted today's news conference @ 2:00PM 7.21.10 . An autopsy was performed at 9:00 a.m. today on the b:ody that was found in a field at the intersection of Dracea and Theodore. It was confirmed that the body is indeed that of Norma Lopez.
The police have been in constant contact with the Lopez family keeping them updated of all updates. This matter is now a confirmed homicide. The police stated that there are leads that they are following. The hotline number of 1-877-242-4345 remains open and anyone with any information is encouraged to relay said information to the police. Central Homicide Unit, Investigator Merill, are the lead unit on this case. Merill can be reached at 951-955-2777. There is an e-mail address for anyone who wishes to relay any information regarding this matter to the police. That e-mail adderss is: firstname.lastname@example.com.
There is a $35,000.00 reward for the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for the death of Ms. Lopez.
Wells Fargo Bank has set up an account for anyone who wishes to contribute to the reward in this matter.
The Lopez Family has requested that they be left alone during this time of mourning.
The police stated that they have leads that they are following, but that information will not be revealed to the public. In addition, the cause of death and injury will not be disclosed.
The body of Ms. Lopez was identified by dental records. Her body was found by a resident who owned the property where her body was discovered. He was doing yard and discovered her body as he was mowing.
A Green SUV was possibly seen in the field that Norma Lopez walked through on the day in question. The police would like to speak to anyone who has information regarding the identity and description of the vehicle. They may be witnesses to the occurrence and the police would like to speak with anyone who has information about their identity.
Norma Lopez was last seen before 10:00 a.m. on July 15, 2010 at school.
A murderer is still out there. The police urged parents to be vigilant with your children. Please make sure all precautions are taken to ensure the safety of your children.
One other body was found near the same area where Norma's body was located about months ago - but the two incidents have not been linked.
This is a parent's worse nightmare. The police and
FBI will use all resources to insure that the killer or killers are apprehended.
CNN Superstar IReporter Al Mealey will continue his coverage of this case that has affected our entire community. God bless the families, friends, and relatives.

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While our flagship model UPLIFT with laminate top works for most people, you're not most people. Sure, the quick and quiet electric height-adjustable base will wow people, but what about the rest of your desk? You need an executive desktop that reflects you and your style. That's why we offer the UPLIFT Standing Desk with Solid Wood Top, a one-of-a-kind pairing of height adjustable technology and real, natural wood. The beautiful, hand-crafted real wood top is made to order by our woodworker, here in Austin, TX, exactly to your specifications. Available in over 10 different woods and customizable in size to the quarter inch, the 900-series UPLIFT Standing Desk with Solid Wood Top gives your desk a personal touch and a gorgeous natural wood top to perfectly complement the sleek and modern sit-stand technology underneath.
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The UPLIFT Standing Desk with Solid Wood Top is available with the following desktop options. All solid wood desktops come with square edges, but cedar and mesquite wood can be made with a barkline edge, either on the front edge only or both the front and back.
Cedar is a beautiful and unique wood, and it is also fairly soft. Please note that applied pressure can result in indentations.
Please note: Certain woods can look lighter when they are new, but will darken over time. Cherry, mesquite, and walnut are especially prone to these natural variations. See a comparison below, give us a call if you'd like more detailed information: 800-531-3746.
The cedar and Mesquite Native Wood desktops are available with three different shape options -- square, barkline front and square back, and barkline front and back. All other solid wood desktops are available only with square edges.
Sides are always square, corners are never sharp, and corner and edge details are as shown in the photos below.
If you want a more consistent surface with less filler, select a square desk finish. Desks with a straight edge have fewer desk edge imperfections because we cut away the character that exists near the bark of a tree.
If you choose the barkline option, you may notice that your desktop has more character towards the outer edge. The cedar wood with barkline is fairly uniform so you will see wood grain and bark contours. The mesquite wood with barkline is more prone to bug trails. We use a clear or black filler where bug trail marks or cracks occur in mesquite. Note that every desk varies, but most people do order the barkline option, as it makes the desk look unique and helps add a natural feel to your work space.
Desktops are available in the following standard sizes. Call us at 800-531-3746 for a quote on a custom size wood desktop anywhere from 30'' to 96'' wide.
The UPLIFT Standing Desk with Solid Wood Top is offered with two different styles of electric sit stand desk frame. Notice the legs are centered on the feet of the T-frame and offset to the rear of the feet on the C-frame. Our C-frame allows 3.5'' of extra mounting space underneath the front of the desk for installation of a longer keyboard tray track or other accessories. The C-frame foot also gives you a slightly more stable desk because it is built to be very stiff with its cast-molded aluminum construction to allow for its advanced design. The T-frame foot is made up of a more affordable bent steel construction.
For desktops that are 30" deep, the most popular option is the C-frame, but we also offer the T-frame with two foot options: a 27.5'' foot or a 24'' option. If your desktop is 30'' deep, choose either the C-frame or the 27.5'' T-frame. If your desktop is 24'' deep, choose the 24'' T-frame.
UPLIFT Desks come standard with a Push and Hold Two Button Up/Down Keypad, or you can choose the Advanced 1-Touch Keypad with 4 Memory Positions and Digital Height Display for a quick, easy adjustment to your saved positions with just one touch of a button.
The Advanced Wire Management Kit is a complete cable organization system for your height-adjustable desk. We developed this kit after years of desk installations. It's a proven way to easily manage all computer and electric desk cords. The kit includes the following items; however you can choose to purchase the under desk wire management tray only or upgrade to include a clamp-on surge protector:
Click the video below to get some helpful tips on making the most of your UPLIFT Advanced Wire Management Kit:
Grommet holes can be added to your UPLIFT desk to allow for through-desk cable routing or monitor arm mounting, or can include a power grommet with two AC power outlets. The holes will be drilled at the rear edge of your desk on either the left, right or center, or a combination of the three. For custom grommet hole positions, please call us at 1-800-531-3746.
Wire grommet covers feature flip-top tabs that cover the cord slot when not in use. UPLIFT Power Grommets feature two UL-approved power outlets, a small hole for wires, and 58'' cords. These power grommets give you easy outlet access for peripherals, and allow power sources to move up and down with your desk when going from sitting to standing.
Our UPLIFT desks can be ordered with optional casters. The casters come in a set of four - two for each leg. They can be locked to keep the desk stationary, but are easily unlocked when you need to roll the desk.
Please note: the casters will add approximately 1.5'' of height to your desk.
The attached stands that typically come with a new monitor are not ergonomic or adjustable; using a monitor arm will allow you to maintain good posture, avoid eye strain, control monitor position and save desktop space. Most people who purchase a monitor arm say they should have done so years ago.
The UPLIFT Monitor Arm is a stylish, pneumatic monitor arm that provides complete fingertip adjustment for height, depth and lateral movement with an adjustable counterbalance system that allows for easy movement. If you are looking for a dual monitor solution, you have the option of choosing two single UPLIFT Monitor Arms, or an UPLIFT Dual Monitor Arm, with the same great intuitive adjustment. Add an UPLIFT Laptop Mount to raise your laptop to a more comfortable viewing height.
*PLEASE NOTE: Your monitor must fall within the weight range of the model you choose. If your monitor is lighter than the weight range shown, the arm will not be remain at any position lower than highest point. If your monitor is heavier than the weight range shown, the arm will not remain at any position higher than the lowest point. If you are unsure of the weight of your monitor, contact us, and one of our experts will help determine the correct monitor arm for you.
When using a sit-stand desk, we recommend mounting your computer beneath your desktop to prevent cables from being stretched and pulled out of their ports when moving the desk from sitting to standing positions. We don't recommend leaving your CPU on the floor, as most cords aren't long enough to stretch from a computer placed on the floor to the standing height of your desk. While one option is to place your CPU on top of your desk, a CPU holder allows you to securely attach your computer tower to the bottom of your desktop to free up desk space. For an adjustable CPU holder at a discounted price when bundled with this desk, our own UPLIFT CPU Holder features a 360° swivel mount and a gliding track mechanism for easy access to your computer.
Please note that mounting options are limited when pairing this with a 48" wide desktop. Please refer to our blog article, which shows the possible configurations. If you still have questions, please give us a call and we would be happy to discuss it with you!
An ergonomic keyboard tray is an excellent accessory for your UPLIFT desk, giving you the freedom to adjust the height and tilt of your keyboard independently from the desk. A keyboard tray will also relieve the strain caused by over-reaching to type and is an excellent way to manage repetitive stress issues. An UPLIFT Desk is available with your choice of two keyboard trays. The UPLIFT Large Keyboard Tray comes with one, 27'' wide surface for your keyboard and mouse to sit side-by-side. For those who prefer more flexibility, the UPLIFT Switch Keyboard Tray comes with two surfaces: a 19.75'' wide platform for the keyboard and a separate 9'' diameter surface for the mouse. The mouse platform can easily move to the left or right side for ambidextrous mousing, and is also depth adjustable, allowing you to position your mouse closer to your body or farther away without adjusting the rest of the keyboard tray.
All necessary mounting hardware is included, including an 11'' track that allows your keyboard tray system to be mounted without interference from the desk's support beam underneath, and a 21'' track that you can use if the crosspiece is removed from the desk. While the 11'' track length will not allow you to fully store your tray along the track under your desk, we find that most users never fully retract their tray even if they have that capability. For users looking to retract their keyboard tray entirely under the desk along the track, do not install the optional center rails and mount the 21" track between the crossbar ends. For users with a 60'' or wider desktop, you also can take advantage of the 360° of rear swivel at the mechanism to rotate your platform underneath the desktop for storage.
Adding an UPLIFT Desk Modesty Panel & Cable Management will give your UPLIFT desk's minimalist design an extra level of privacy. This modesty panel easily attaches to your desktop, traveling with it as you move from sitting to standing height, and features a mesh pocket for convenient wire management. The UPLIFT Modesty Panel, available at a discount when bundled with your desk, will help increase under-desk privacy while maintaining your desk's clean, open design. It is available in different lengths to correspond to your desktop. Each size is 10'' high.
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For a little bit of extra storage, add an UPLIFT Half Circle Desk Drawer at a discounted price when bundled together with your desk. This half-circle-shaped, swiveling drawer easily attaches to the underside of your desktop via a central mount and pivots in either direction, rotating out to give you quick and easy access to smaller accessories that you don't want cluttering up your desktop. Featuring pen and pencil trays, a notepad slot, a tape dispenser, and storage compartments, the 13.6'' W x 7.4'' D x 1.3'' thick UPLIFT accessories drawer will help keep your height adjustable desk cleaner and more organized.
Steelcase, a leader in office furniture for the last century, produces four of the most popular office chairs on the market: the Amia, Think, Leap and Gesture chairs. Each of these chairs is available here with standard black fabric, a black frame and adjustable armrests, and each is backed by Steelcase's 30-day satisfaction guarantee.
The Muvman Sit-Stand Stool is an ''active seating'' solution, which gives you an option somewhere between sitting and standing. The Muvman Sit-Stand Stool offers a height adjustable seat, a built-in handle for portability, and a non-slip base for exceptional stability.
We also have a variety of other ergonomic stools that make a great accessory for your UPLIFT Standing Desk.
This popular configuration of the ergoCentric tCentric Hybrid Chair offers all the ergonomic features you need to be comfortable while seated, including height-adjustable lumbar support, adjustable arm rests and a contoured mesh back. This model of the tCentric Hybrid Chair also comes with a 30-day satisfaction guarantee.
Maximize your focus and energy at your workstation by adding a LifeSpan treadmill to your UPLIFT desk! Please note that if you intend to use a chair at the same desk as a treadmill, we recommend using a desktop that is 72'' wide or larger to accommodate both the chair and treadmill. Choose from one of the following three models:
Want to save even more? Check out our UPLIFT Treadmill Desk and save when you bundle an UPLIFT desk with a LifeSpan treadmill!
We are so confident in our product that we back each UPLIFT desk base we ship with a 7-year, all-inclusive warranty, which covers the frame, motor, controller, keypad, electronics and mechanisms. You also have the option of upgrading to our 12-year, all-inclusive extended warranty. If you have any issues with your desk base within the warranty period, just give us a call, and we will ship you the necessary replacement parts free of charge. The warranty does not cover normal wear and tear of the desktop surface. Free shipping only available for United States addresses. You can read more details about our industry-leading warranty coverage on our UPLIFT Desk Warranty page.
Add an UPLIFT Standing Desk Mat for FREE when you buy a full UPLIFT Desk! Our 18'' x 30'' anti-fatigue mat has a gel foam core, providing comfort and support while you're standing at your UPLIFT Desk, and it's lightweight and easy to move aside when it's time to sit down. If you prefer a different option, you can choose a free pair of under-desk hooks for easy storage of personal items, or a 4-port USB hub.
All desks ship for free to both commercial locations and residences in the lower 48 states of the US. We don't spring any hidden shipping costs on you during the checkout process. Just place your order, and we'll contact you to arrange the free shipping method that will work best for you.
If you need us to bring your shipment into a specific room of your business or residence, just choose this option and we'll have your desk delivered where you need it.
Please note: This delivery option will add about 1½ to 2 weeks to transit time.
If you need the desk both delivered into a specific room and put together, choose this option and we can arrange for assembly as well. Desk installation services are not available in California. Installation of accessories will incur an extra fee.
Please note: This delivery option will add about 1½ to 2 weeks to transit time.
We deliver most desk orders to Canada for a flat rate. If for some reason this flat rate does not apply to your order, we will contact you to approve any shipping charge adjustments before proceeding.
Our desks can ship to any commercial or residential location outside the lower 48 US states as well. If you are in Alaska, Hawaii, or any international location, choose this option, and we can calculate your shipping cost and contact you for approval. Please note that duties, brokerage fees and taxes will apply to international orders. One less expensive alternative is to purchase just an UPLIFT Desk base that can ship within a business day via UPS ground, and source your desktop locally.
While a lot of standing desks out there claim to be the best, only UPLIFT Desks back it up. And the UPLIFT Standing Desk with Solid Wood Top gives you the best of the best, pairing a quiet dual-motor electric frame that easily lifts a fully-loaded, thick wood desktop from a sitting position to a standing position in seconds with the rustic elegance of natural solid wood. And if you ever want to switch or upgrade tops, the sturdy width-adjustable desk frame can expand or contract as your desktop changes. Add to that removable crosspieces underneath the desktop that allow for more space to mount accessories like a keyboard tray, as well as the lack of a bulky, visible crossbar, and you've got a completely customizable sit-stand desk that's clean and efficient underneath with an unmatched beauty on top that sets you apart from all the others riding the standing desk wave. To really stand out, you can even add a third leg and make it a large L-shaped corner UPLIFT 950 desk.
Be sure load up your real-wood UPLIFT desk with one or all of our UPLIFT accessories, including advanced wire management to further maintain your desk's clean and professional look, 110V power and USB power built right into your real wood desktop, single or dual monitor arms with fingertip adjustment, and a sturdy and highly adjustable keyboard tray with short and full-length tracks that allow you to design your desk setup even further. UPLIFT is a desk for everyone, but the UPLIFT Standing Desk with Solid Wood Top is truly a desk just for you.
|Height range including desktop thickness
|25" - 51" (add 0.75'' for C-frame)
|Travel speed
|1.5"/second (varies - slowest with maximum load) with soft start/stop actuator motors
|Sound Level
|45 decibels during motion
|Weight capacity
|355 lbs
|Desktop weight
|Cedar: 4.4 lbs/sq ft
Mesquite: 8 lbs/sq ft
Alder: 4 lbs/sq ft
Ash: 7 lbs/sq ft
Cherry: 5.3 lbs/sq ft
Natural Maple: 8.1 lbs/sq ft
Walnut: 5.6 lbs/sq ft
Premium Bamboo: 6.1 lbs/sq ft
Pecan: 9.3 lbs/sq ft
White Oak: 7 lbs/sq ft
Sipo Mahogany: 6 lbs/sq ft
|Desktop thickness
|Solid wood - 1.75'' thick
Bamboo - 1.5'' thick
|Desktop width
|Base width
|Adjustable from 26'' - 70'' W
|Advanced 1-touch digital memory keypad* is available
Push and hold up/down keypad comes standard
|Adjustable foot leveling studs
|3/8" adjustment for uneven flooring
|Input: 110 V
Output: 31 V
|Transformer power
|200 W (0.2 W on standby)
|Power supply current
|5 amps
|BIFMA/ANSI X5.5-2008 Certified
|Yes - completely meets all requirements of BIFMA/ANSI X5.5-2008 Test Sections 4.3, 4.5, 5.2-5.5, 6.0, 7.0, 8.0 & 15.0.
|7-year all-inclusive warranty on the entire desk base, which includes the motor, frame, controller, keypad, electronics and mechanisms. Optional extended warranty available when selecting desk options
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*Please note that the up, down and memory keys on the advanced 1-touch digital memory keypad operate as follows: The four memory keys allow the desk to move to one of four preset vertical positions with just one touch, meaning you do not have to hold down a numbered memory key to make an adjustment to a saved position. Please be sure there is adequate clearance above and below your desk, and check cord lengths to insure adequate length of all cords before adjusting the desk height using the memory keys. Or you can simply push and hold down one of the up/down keys until you reach your desired height, if you don't wish to use the preset memory keys.
Why is UPLIFT priced so low?
Many people ask us how we can afford to sell our high quality UPLIFT line of Height Adjustable Standing Desks and Accessories for such a low price. The answer is simple. With over 12 years experience in the standing desk industry, we have established industry-wide relationships with quality, cost-efficient component manufacturers. Our philosophy is to expand the standing desk to a wider audience by streamlining production - eliminating middle men - and building UPLIFT products in our plant. UPLIFT Desks are assembled in Austin, Texas, and parts are sourced both globally and locally. Enjoy our selection. We know you'll love UPLIFT products - we hope to see you back as a repeat customer!
Ray Benson from the nine-time Grammy award-winning band, Asleep at the Wheel is a fan of UPLIFT Desk. At 6' 7'', a comfortable desk has been difficult for Benson to find, but the UPLIFT Desk allows him to work comfortably whether seated or standing! Click the video below to hear what he has to say.
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The UPLIFT Standing Desk with Solid Wood Top helps you go from sitting to standing while working. The electric adjustable height base rises with the push of a button, allowing you to go from a seated to a standing position in seconds. Adjustable height standing desks have been proven to help burn calories, increase energy and focus, and boost productivity. This easy-to-use ergonomic desk base is paired here with our one-of-a-kind real wood tops. Choose from ten different natural woods, from Texas Cedar and Mesquite, to Cherry, Walnut, Bamboo and more. The UPLIFT Standing Desk with Solid Wood Top blends healthy ergonomic movement and design with the hard-to-replicate character and style of real wood.
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Will buy again
July 2, 2014
Completely satisfied with the desk. More impressive was the buying process, knowledge of the sales and support staff, and attention to detail. It's clear that this company is on a mission to help people. They have found a way to differentiate themselves in a crowded market and stand out as a great company which deserves all the success it achieves. We will be adding a second UpLift 900 in the near future. Thank you!
4 Stars
Bamboo Top on UpLift desk
August 17, 2014
The table arrived in excellent condition very well packed and without dings of any kind. I can not go further with this review because after a month it still sits in my garage disassembled due to current remodeling. I'm confident that everything looks great so far though. I'll try to update this review as time allows.
Richard Abbott
5 Stars
Maple UpLift 900
July 29, 2014
Fantastic. The wood top and finish is incredible. Very thick, very smooth/straight. HIGH craftsmanship. Assembly was straight forward, only complaint was the included screws to secure the top to the base. Most were low quality. They did offer to send me better screws. A quick trip to the home center, for high quality versions did the trick!
5 Stars
UpLift 900
July 2, 2014
Installed this desk a couple of weeks ago. Completely satisfied and have decided to purchase another one for my wife.
5 Stars
Cedar UpLift desk is awesome
June 4, 2014
I've had this desk for several months now and I could not be happier with it. I'm happy to have gotten the cedar top. It's beautiful, and it's solid. Assembly took me a couple of hours, but it wasn't difficult. Having the PC hanging from one side of the desk was a good choice. Everything raises and lowers together. Very smooth, very easy. I got a smaller foam mat to stand on, the kind you often see in kitchens. I stand on it, turn the music up, and I get SO MUCH WORK done. I recently broke a toe and spent two weeks sitting down and my productivity went down so hard. I was angry at my coworkers ALL the time, frustrated, and had a hard time getting things done. Now that I'm standing half the day again, things are back to normal. Coworker is annoying? turn up the music. Shake it out. Move on. Get things DONE. I LOVE THIS DESK. Stable, functional, and absolutely gorgeous. Never going back!!


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The Timeless Charm of a Game Built Entirely From Clay
All video games contain the fingerprints of their developers, the oft subtle maker's mark that set the work apart in the eyes of devoted fans. Clay Jam's prints are anything but subtle, covering every inch of this whimsical hand-crafted game for iOS and Android. »


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A mistake made by maintenance personnel led to the evacuation of HealthLink clients and patients at Memorial Hospital Herbert-Perna Center.
On Thursday morning, a gallon of muratic acid was poured into a barrel of chlorine by an employee while working in the pool area.
He thought he was pouring an additional gallon of chlorine into the barrel. He noticed heat coming from the barrel along with a change of color in the liquid. The liquid also was starting to foam up, according to a Fremont Fire Department report. ...


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The Torrington Police Department employs dedicated Patrol Officers who are committed to improving the quality of life in our community through proactive patrol techniques and the principles of Community Policing. The officers of the Patrol Division have many responsibilities and perform several duties within the City of Torrington. They include, but are not limited to: Investigating crimes, Identifying criminal offenders and criminal activity and where appropriate apprehending offenders. Reducing the opportunities for the commission of crime through prevention patrol and other measures. Aiding people who are in danger of physical harm and Assisting citizens who are requesting assistance or information.
In addition to these duties, several of our Patrol Officers have taken on additional responsibilities, such as participating in our DARE program, interacting with community members and organizations to prevent crime, selective traffic enforcement programs and the training of fellow officers. The Patrol Division includes both a School Resource Officer and a College Resource Officer, who work closely with the Elementary Schools, Middle School, High School and Eastern Wyoming College to assist them as needed and provide education to our community's youth.


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Beaver Lake student makes pre-teen pageant
June 12, 2012
By Staff
Seaena O'Brien, of Issaquah, was recently selected to participate in the 2012 Miss Pre-Teen Seattle pageant June 17.
O'Brien is competing in the Pre-Teen category, one of four divisions in which girls ages 7-19 are participating. Contestants will be judged in modeling routines, including casual and formal wear, and the interview, displaying her personality and interviewing skills.
In addition to competing for her share of thousands of dollars in prizes and specialty gifts, if O'Brien were to win the title of Miss Pre-Teen Seattle, she would represent the city and surrounding communities at the national competition in Orlando, Fla. More than $30,000 in prizes and awards will be presented at nationals.
This will be O'Brien's first time entering a pageant. The 12-year-old sixth-grader at Beaver Lake Middle School enjoys playing guitar and volleyball, and loves to read.
Each contestant receives all of the necessary training, rehearsals and financial support through local business sponsorships. If you're interested in sponsoring O'Brien, call the Miss Pre-Teen Seattle pageant coordinator at 800-279-0976 toll free.
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|Questions that Matter - At the beginning of October I went with a very good friend of mine to Virginia to walk along the Appalachian Trail. He had invited me for over a year now and finally our schedules cooperated and I was able to go.
|Unexpected Joy - It was a heavenly day today, sun washing the not-too-hot spring air. Such days make me ask why I ever complain.
|Watching the Market - I know a guy that watches the stock market closely. Now, I know that there are many people today that are watching the market closely, but his reaction might surprise you.
|Is God Dead? - Martin Luther, that great reformer whom God used to bring light to His people and understand the Bible more clearly, was severely oppressed by Satan with discouragement. Many times he felt persecuted by everyone and abandoned.
|The Sound of Compassion - I know what compassion sounds like, because I have heard it often before and after a storm.
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|Whale Sitting - It had been a bad couple of days. What has really killed my spirit was the thought that I might be a terrible mother. You see, my son Jake wouldn't sit on his whale.
|Sprouts - Until we meet Christ, aren't we all like the bean or seed or pea or grain who is basically dead, either dried up or at the very least, no longer connected to God who was our source of life?
|Words That Heal - God had His forgiveness in place even before it was needed and so must we if we are ever going to become forgiving people. Then He came to our planet and became one of us to demonstrate how to forgive.
|God and Your health - Did you know that going to church, studying your Bible, and praying is good for your health?
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|The Last Laugh - She'd wanted only one thing in her life, really, and that was a child. It was what she'd been raised to expect—that someday she would present her husband with the first in a line of sons who would carry on his name and his heritage.
|The Sin of Hurry - Time is a holy mystery. It doesn't matter what kind of time it is. We just never seem to have enough it it.
|The Sound of Silence - It had been a doozy of day. I collapsed onto the couch beside a pile of laundry that threatened to topple to the floor before I could fold it. Dirty dishes were stacked in the sink and covered every grubby counter top.
|Trusting God to Forgive - It was a long time before I told Daddy the truth about what really happened that day. Of course, he already knew and was just waiting for me to confess so he could tell me he had forgiven me.
|A Gelato in Prague - How many people do we pass each day? How many of them are lonely? How often do we avoid getting involved because we're worried about what others will think?
|Today is a Gift - Only one thing is for sure—Now! Yesterday is a distant memory and tomorrow may never come. Today is here. This is not to say you shouldn't think about the past and plan for tomorrow.
|Following God - It's a curious convergence: We live in a world that reveres reason, science, logic, power, sex, food and beauty, a world of things, of stuff we can touch and see and manage.
|Starting Over - Every person begins their journey as an embryo. You can't be born a teen or middle-aged adult, you have to start at the beginning. Even test-tube babies conceived outside of the womb must be nurtured to birth within a mother's womb.
|Making Good Decisions - One of my favorite stories from the Old Testament in the Bible involves a man who had a hard time making decisions. Gideon was his name and he just wasn't sure he understood what God wanted him to do.
|Hole In One - The following story appeared on CNN.com about a man who lived on a golf course for 40 years who was recently told to leave because some golfers complained that he scared them.
|Creation Week - Can you imagine a God powerful enough to speak matter into existence? Imagine what Creation week could have been like through the words of Dr. James Gibson.
|Take Time Out - The human body is not powered like the Energizer Bunny. Any system of the human body that is overworked or excessively stressed without appropriate rest will soon fatigue.
|God Isn't Fair - The evidence is overwhelming. Missionaries are kidnapped and killed while serving in remote locations. CEOs make millions in shady deals and get off with a slap on the wrist.
|Permission to Relax - Sabbath is a lost concept! The idea of people temporarily abstaining from work and play long enough to let their bodies catch up with their brains is foreign.
|Re-imagining the Bible - The Bible reveals story after story of people just like us who lose heart, who never follow-through, who seek instant gratification, who make poor choices and who just can't seem to get their act together.
|Destination Please - Getting lost is a confusing, if not terrifying experience. We don't wake up in the morning and make a decision to get lost. Instead, getting lost is more of an unintentional thing...
|It's Up to Me - All my life, I have been a Christian. My Christian parents ended up working for the church and from the time I was a finger-painting rascal all the way through my stressed-out university years, I attended Christian schools.
|Amazing Grace - Her name was Marietta Jaeger and she and her husband and five kids took their first-ever camping vacation in June of l973. They left their Detroit, MI, home and headed west to Badlands National Park, Mt. Rushmore, and the Black Hills.
|Escaping Insanity - The morning and evening news fill me with images of murder, theft and destruction. The majority of what's reported is negative and violent in nature. After watching it I often feel depressed and sad.
|After My Suicide - Suicide ...it's a frightening word that evokes deep pain and emotion. For some, the thought of suicide brings a sense of relief because it appears to offer an opportunity to escape life's problems.
|Our Neighbors - Catherine Booth was the "mother" of the Salvation Army. "Wherever Catherine Booth went," said Campbell Morgan, "humanity went to hear her. Princes and peeresses merged with paupers and prostitutes."
|Losing My Voice - At first glance 2 Corinthians 12:10 seemed to make no sense at all to me years ago. "For when I am weak, I am strong." Huh? How could this possibly be?
|Caught Red Handed - Years after the death of President Calvin Coolidge, this story came to light. In the early days of his presidency, Coolidge awoke one morning in his hotel room to find a cat burglar going through his pockets.
|I am Blessed - Feeling discontent with who we are, what we have, and our station in life can be normal, but there are too many blessings to stay there. God is SO good to us!
|Choosing Peace - Recently, two shoppers were killed by a shooter at a mall in Portland, Oregon, and now 26 people, including 20 children, ages 5-10 years-old are dead in Newtown, Connecticut, by the hand of a sick young man.
|The Unwanted Blessing - In this life all forms of poverty are shunned. No one wants to be poor because those who are are perceived as powerless. If you don't have money you may end up living on the streets eating out of dumpsters.
|Sudden Collapse - Years ago when I lived in Florida, I remember driving to Orlando on a business trip and stopping to see a disaster in the making. Without warning a giant sinkhole had developed in a populated section of town.
|Making Lemonade - The day after my father's funeral, I was surprised that instead of flowers, a package was delivered to my sorrowing mother. She opened it and found a basket with dry moss on top.
|Compost or Character? - I remember a tense chat I had with my youngest daughter, who at about five years old became angry over some comment I made during dinner. She stalked off, planting herself on the couch with an ugly scowl.
|Devotions for Busy Moms - Recently, I had the pleasure of going on a "play date" with some of the other mothers from my church. We three mothers took our children to see a music show and then went to lunch together.
|The World Stage - What if you woke up one morning to the stark realization that you were being watched on the big stage of the world, and worse yet, you were playing the lead role in a saga about, well, you?
|Ready to Finish - Every form of life on this planet has a beginning and an end. The end may come unexpectedly and prematurely, or it may come after many years of gradual decline. Whenever it comes, it is usually not welcomed!
|Tasteless Christians - Jesus wants his followers to bring flavor and "good taste" to life. But today some who profess to be "Christian" are tasteless with regards to their comments, actions and attitudes.
|Roller Coaster Faith - When a choir sings "Amazing Grace," are you stirred? Does a powerful sermon bring you to tears? And if not, is that a warning that you are spiritually comatose?


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|Congenital heart disease and the specification of left-right asymmetry.
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|PMID: 22408017 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE
|Complex congenital heart disease (CHD) is often seen in conjunction with heterotaxy, the randomization of left-right visceral organ situs. However, the link between cardiovascular morphogenesis and left-right patterning is not well understood. To elucidate the role of left-right patterning in cardiovascular development, we examined situs anomalies and CHD in mice with a loss of function allele of Dnaic1, a dynein protein required for motile cilia function and left-right patterning. Dnaic1 mutants were found to have nodal cilia required for left-right patterning, but they were immotile. Half the mutants had concordant organ situs comprising situs solitus or mirror symmetric situs inversus. The remaining half had randomized organ situs or heterotaxy. Looping of the heart tube, the first anatomical lateralization, showed abnormal L-loop bias rather than the expected D-loop orientation in heterotaxy and nonheterotaxy mutants. Situs solitus/inversus mutants were viable with mild or no defects consisting of azygos continuation and/or ventricular septal defects, whereas all heterotaxy mutants had complex CHD. In heterotaxy mutants, but not situs solitus/inversus mutants, the morphological left ventricle was thin and often associated with a hypoplastic transverse aortic arch. Thus, in conclusion, Dnaic1 mutants can achieve situs solitus or inversus even with immotile nodal cilia. However, the finding of abnormal L-loop bias in heterotaxy and nonheterotaxy mutants would suggest motile cilia are required for normal heart looping. Based on these findings, we propose motile nodal cilia patterns heart looping but heart and visceral organ lateralization is driven by signaling not requiring nodal cilia motility.
|Richard J B Francis; Adam Christopher; William A Devine; Lawrence Ostrowski; Cecilia Lo
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|Type: Journal Article; Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural Date: 2012-03-09
Journal Detail:
|Title: American journal of physiology. Heart and circulatory physiology Volume: 302 ISSN: 1522-1539 ISO Abbreviation: Am. J. Physiol. Heart Circ. Physiol. Publication Date: 2012 May
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|Created Date: 2012-05-16 Completed Date: 2012-07-26 Revised Date: 2013-06-26
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|Nlm Unique ID: 100901228 Medline TA: Am J Physiol Heart Circ Physiol Country: United States
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|Languages: eng Pagination: H2102-11 Citation Subset: IM
|Department of Developmental Biology, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Pittsburgh, PA 15201, USA.
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Axonemal Dyneins / genetics, physiology
Body Patterning / genetics*, physiology
Ciliary Motility Disorders / complications, genetics, physiopathology
Heart Defects, Congenital / genetics*, physiopathology
Mice, Inbred C57BL
Mice, Mutant Strains
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Morphogenesis / genetics*, physiology
Signal Transduction / genetics, physiology
Situs Inversus / genetics*, physiopathology
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What a year it's been for music! Thanks to the rise in music sharing apps like Spotify, Soundcloud, & Pandora, now more than ever it's easier to discover AND share new music. I've learned about so many amazing new artists this year thanks to the good ol' internets. Narrowing down my best of 2012 to 5 songs was a seemingly impossible task, sooo I bended the rules a bit and listed a few more (what?). My musical palette can't be defined, as I'm a lover of sooo many different sounds and genres — my playlist (in NO particular order) reflects just that. Enjoy!
GRIMES – "Oblivion": There are so many amazing songs on Visions, but I chose "Oblivion" b/c as soon as the beat starts, you can't help but get excited — it's one of everyone's favorites!
FRANK OCEAN – "Super Rich Kids": Frank Ocean… Where do I even begin? What a year Mr. Ocean has had! Channel Orange is outstanding; every song a story, every song perfect. This, however, is one of my favorites off the album. And yes, that familiar beat you hear is a sample of the Elton John classic, "Benny & The Jets" — soo good!
THE XX – "Chained": What's not to love? This song is everrrything.
TEEN – "Better": Teen is one of my favorite musical discoveries of 2012! These girls (not actually teens, but 20-something-year-olds from Brooklyn) are such a gem. "I'll do it better than anybody else." Yessssss! Love this song.
KENDRICK LAMAR – "Poetic Justice": Kendrick Lamar's good kid, m.A.A.d city is a hiphop masterpiece. From beginning to end, this album is a tale of a journey of growing up in Los Angeles (so much so it's being made into a short film). It was difficult to pick just one, but I'm biased to Janet so "Poetic Justice" is my favorite.
FIONA APPLE – "Valentine": "You didn't receive my valentine? I sent it via pantomime." Oh Fiona, Fiona, Fiona… you never fail me. Ever. The whole album is great, but THIS track just makes me feel a certain type of way every time. LOVE.
BEACH HOUSE – "Other People": The vibe that this song emits is hypnotic and totally something that I gravitate towards. So chill but so melodic. Yes please.


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Taylor Swift Pre-Grammys
Country western golden girl Taylor Swift sparkles while attending a pre-Grammys party hosted by Sony Music's chief creative officer Clive Davis at The Beverly Hilton Hotel on Saturday night. Taylor was wearing a dress by Australian designer Colette Dinnigan, shoes by Christian Louboutin, jewellery from Lorraine Schwartz and carrying a Swarovski crystal clutch. Continue reading for additional photos.
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Auto racing: Brian Deegan dominates Lucas Oil series at Miller Motorsports Park
Tooele • Brian Deegan scored a double victory during the Lucas Oil Off-Road Racing Series on Saturday at Miller Motorsports Park.
Deegan won the Pro 2 class in wire-to-wire fashion and increased his lead over Carl Renezeder and R.J. Anderson in the season-points race.
Deegan bagged his second win by defeating Ryan Beat, Anderson and season-points leader Sheldon Creed in the Pro Lite class.
In the Pro 4s, Kyle LeDuc won for the sixth time in seven races this season. He edged Rob McCachren by 0.21 seconds. Renezeder finished third.
In the Pro Buggy class, Chad George added to his season-points lead with his fourth win of the year. He beat Steve Greinke and David Mason to the checkered flag.
The Lucas Off-Road Racing Series resumes Sunday. Gates open at 8:30 a.m. Qualifying begins at 10 a.m. The opening ceremonies start at 2 p.m.
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In the early morning hours Friday, "Peener13″ started a thread on Reddit called "Someone came into our theater at the midnight release of Dark Knight Rises and began opening fire. Who here on Reddit can help me calm my nerves?" In the hours since, others have commented and added what they know, and Peener13 has edited her post to answer people's questions.
As I write this, there are more than 4,000 comments on her post. Peener13 is handling the attention with community-stoking grace, writing, "While this is not the way that I would have liked to make it to the front page, I'm happy that reddit has reacted in such a way to keep everyone, including myself, up to date." And, this being Reddit, she's offered some dark humor: "At least I won't be able to leak any spoilers."
Another Redditor called "themurderator" says he was at the showing, too, and he uploaded pictures that, he says, show his wound and bloody T-shirt. "i'm actually reconsidering doing an AMA [Ask Me Anything, a Reddit feature]. i have a horrible feeling it would devolve into something i would not want to have anything to do with," he writes.
A user named quepasacontigo has replied to the thread saying he lives across the street from accused shooter James Holmes. He said a friend lives in the same building as Holmes and "hit me up as soon as the cops got there and started to evac everyone."
Quepasacontigo posted photos of police preparing to enter an apartment building.
The number of bomb vans has doubled. They wouldn't send this many cops to the area unless there were actually explosives in there. They are currently taking boxes of mystery items out of the complex. A dude in a full blown bomb suit just entered the building.
The cross section is 17th and Peoria in Aurora, CO. Ironically right across the street from the Denver medical campus/hospital where most of the victims have been taken.
The pictures are taken from pretty far away. "You'll have to zoom in to see what's going on, I can't get any closer due to the dudes with assault rifles patrolling the street," quepasacontigo writes.
Another Redditor, integ3r, has put together a description and time line of the shootings, compiled from police scanners and other sources.
Shooting at the AMC Century Cinema: map, local police scanner. Bomb
wasmay have been confirmed. It certainly sounded like it. Apparently a bomb may have blown up a part of a theater at the Dark Knight Rises premiere.Although the news isn't corroborating this right now, it definitely sounded like it on the scanner. Actually, it was probably the tear gas canisters.
The Atlantic's Megan Garber writes of the time line:
It is comprehensive in every sense, and a peculiar mix of objectivity and empathy: The facts here speak for themselves, and yet the entire timeline itself is an act of empathy — a gesture of shared humanity expressed through information.
BuzzFeed's John Herrman tracked down integ3r, whose real name is Morgan Jones.
He posted a link to the story on Reddit — he was the first — and began posting updates, pulling in new information, correcting old information, and addressing questions from other users. By virtue of speed, his familiarity with the area, and the promotion other users, he fast became the go-to source in the story. "I stayed up all night, and I am exhausted now," says Jones, "but it feels like I'm helping out people who need to know this stuff."
Another user posted a link to some cell phone footage that appears to be from the shooting. You can see a man in a blood-soaked shirt and a person in a Batman costume leaving the theater.
On Tuesday, Mathew Ingram compared how reports of a mass shooting in Toronto were covered by Reddit and news outlets. Reddit's account, he wrote, "doesn't look or read anything like a normal news story — instead of names, it has links to tweets and individual Twitter accounts, and there isn't much of a story at all, just a recitation of facts or alleged facts." But, he said:
it's easy to see how it could be the foundation of exactly that kind of process — one in which anyone, journalist or not, can contribute information that can then be verified or pulled together into a story.
Related: How news spread of Colorado theater shooting | Jessica Ghawi, 'aspiring sportscaster,' dies in Aurora shooting | ABC News speculates theater shooter James Holmes linked to Tea Party | The Colorado shooting and the crowdsourced future of news (Mathew Ingram/GigaOm)
How to: 7 tips for covering the Colorado theater shooting | 6 ways journalists can cope when covering traumatic stories like the Colorado theater shooting


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The statistics resulting from our scanning of mail traffic in February 2008 were slightly different to data from the first month of the year.
Although the Trojan-Downloader program, Diehard, is continuing to cause significant outbreaks, this isn't reflected in the rankings.
There were four variants of this program in the January Top Twenty. In February, these four were replaced by a single new version which occupies twelfth place; however, this does not mean that the battle against Diehard is over. The number of programs in this family continued to rise rapidly in February, with approximately 50 new modifications being detected over the course of the month. In comparison, only 100 new modifications were detected during the previous four months (from October 2007 onwards).
The series of mass flash mailings which contain Diehard continue to disrupt mail traffic at least once a day, and it's always a new variant of the program which is sent out. If the percentages for all variants of this Trojan are added together, in percentage terms Diehard ranks higher than the actual leader of the Top Twenty, NetSky.q.
In general, the rankings have remained relatively stable. The second new entrant to this month's Top Twenty is another downloader program, Trojan-Downloader.Win32.Small.hsl. This program made it into fifth place straight away, and this may indicate that another dangerous new family will start figuring in our statistics in the near future.
Interestingly, of the four families of malicious code which are currently causing epidemics, only Diehard and Bagle are present in the rankings. Their two competitors, Zhelatin and Warezov, appear to be taking something of a break. However, Zhelatin did take advantage of Valentine's Day when the latest versions of this malicious program were mass mailed.
Other malicious programs made up a moderate percentage (5.12%) of all malicious code found in mail traffic, indicating that a number of other worms and Trojans are currently in active circulation.
The total percentage of infected messages in mail traffic detected by Kaspersky Lab scanning and analysis methods was 0.61%.
The twenty top countries which act as sources for infected messages in February are shown in the table below:
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Class is in session! Professor Brady is about to begin his next lesson! This weekend the New England Patriots will take on the Baltimore Ravens for the AFC championship. The Ravens don't stand a chance against Tom Brady and his outstanding offense.
The Ravens have a good offense, but honestly can their age keep up with the Patriots? As always, the Pats will put 30 plus points on the scoreboard. After the Patriots breeze pass the Ravens, it's on to Super Bowl XLVI. The Patriots are anticipating a rematch with the Giants, if San Francisco doesn't spoil the show. Tom Brady definitely has the gravitas to lead the Patriots to another World Championship. The Patriots will not be under the same amount of pressure as they were 5 years ago, since there is not a prospect of a perfect season hanging over their head. After last week's victory over the Denver Broncos, Tom Brady and the Patriots have never looked better. Don't get me wrong Eli Manning, Alex Smith, and Joe Flacco are good, but Tom Brady is on the road to Canton. Go Patriots!
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Below is a list of tour operators who will be providing packages (which include race entry) for the 2014 Edinburgh Marathon Festival. You must reside outside the UK to qualify for a tour operator package.
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