text:
this wiki
Randall is an American nomadic vampire and a friend of the Cullen family.
Randall was born in California in 1945 and changed in 1963. Carlisle Cullen was one of the first vampires he met, and he has always considered him a close friend.
Breaking Dawn
- Main article: Breaking Dawn
Randall first appears in Breaking Dawn to help testify against the Volturi for the Cullens. Emmett and Rosalie tracked him down and sent him to Forks without giving him much details other than their family needing his help.
While on his way to Forks, he befriends another nomadic vampire named Mary, who is also on her way to the Cullens. As soon as he heard their story about Bella and Edward's daughter, Renesmee, being mistaken for an immortal child, he agrees to stay and witness for the Cullens.
When Alistair left out of fear of the Volturi, Randall and Mary declare themselves to stay and help no matter the risk. When Jacob speaks on the wolves' behalf, Randall and Peter refer to them as "children" and "infants".
Randall happily leaves the Cullens after the Volturi retreated in peace. In Alices vision randall is first seen running into the battle. He grabbs many Voltori gaurds and kills them, at one point he sees Rosalie getting attacked by two gaurds . He grabbs a gaurd and flips him onto the ground he grabbs one more gaurd and throws him by a wolf, witch tears him appart. However one more gaurd runs at him the gaurd throws many punches at him that he ducks. The gaurd swings at him one more time and sends Randall's head flying off. Rosalie is seen slamming the gaurd to the gound and destroying him. But the battle never happend so Randall lived.
Physical appearance
Randall's appearance was never exploited in the books other than that he was changed at age 18. In the movie, he is dark blond and has a mustache, and physically older than 18.
Film portrayal
Randall is portrayed by actor Bill Tangradi in Breaking Dawn - Part 2.
|Current nomads
|Alistair • Boris • Charles • Charlotte • Fred • George • Huilen • Jennifer • Joham • Luca • Makenna • Mary • Maysun • Nahuel • Peter • Randall • Serena • Shelly • Steve • Toshiro
|Former nomads
|Cold Man • Cold Woman • Garrett • James • Kumboh • Laurent • Victoria


text:
Welcome back,
The Universal Selection Source: Coatings Ingredients
Perfluoropolyether Functional polymers from the SpecialChem Client are available in a broad range of molecular weights and various end-group chemistries.
The SpecialChem Client is...
A SpecialChem Client is seeking a fully formulated adhesive solution, compatible for personal care application. Given the application, the biocompatibility is an absolute must and ...
A SpecialChem Client is seeking technology to provide foam control in vegetable frying oils. They are currently using silicon-based agents, and are seeking alternatives that can p...
A SpecialChem Client is seeking a crosslinked space-filling material that can be weakened, degraded, or depolymerized upon external trigger. The material should be stable in moist ...
A SpecialChem Client is seeking new corrosion inhibitors for petroleum based products that provide protection in lubricating systems against both steel and copper corrosion.
Next Course
Selecting Tackifiers and Plasticizers for PSA Formulations
May 3, 2016
More info and registration
Next Course
FR Behavior Characterization in Practice
May 10, 2016
Next Course
Peptides in Cosmetics: Best Practices for Selection & Use
May 12, 2016
Architectural Coatings
Automotive Coatings
Environmentally Friendly Coatings
Industrial Coatings
Powder Coatings
Technical DataSheet | Supplied By
China Jinan Taixing Fine Chemical
Melamine. Used as flame retardant in coatings.
You can't find what you are looking for?Please report missing products / suppliers, point out errors, or simply tell us how we could make the Universal Selector better.
Subscribe to our Newsletters
Copyright © SpecialChem 2016 | Visit www.specialchem.com
Terms and Conditions | Cookie policy

subset: commoncrawl


text:
What is RM Cash
"Customer service is priority #1 at Rocky Mountain ATV/MC. We value our customers and strive to be the best shopping experience- when you buy from us, you are buying lifetime service."
-Dan Thomas, CEO and Founder
We take pride in offering no hassle returns. In the event of a return, please call, email or chat with us to receive a solution to the problem. For apparel that doesn't fit quite right, Click here to see our Fit Guaranteed Program.
We will stand behind all products we sell with regards to manufacturing defects in workmanship and material. Most products are limited to the manufacturer's warranty. However, we will do everything in our power to take care of the problem.
Each review submitted enters you into a $100 gift card monthly drawing, and a $500 gift card quarterly drawing!
Comments On Jul 06, 2012:provides more than enough protection and is very slim and contoured to the body, not bulky! Look good, feel good, ride good!
Was this review helpful?
Comments On Aug 22, 2011:excellent fit, comfortable enough to wear against bare skin, light weight, breathable, multiple 2 hour hare scramble tested dainese quality
Was this review helpful?


text:
Video: Interview: New National Christmas Tree
WASHINGTON, DC (WUSA) --- The annual National Christmas Tree lighting will bring thousands to the Ellipse.
The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) announces road closures to help ease pedestrian traffic. Throngs of people will be gathering near the nearly 27-foot-tall Christmas tree, a Colorado spruce.
The ceremony for the Lighting of the National Christmas Tree is scheduled from 4:15 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Presidents' Park near the White House.
Road Closures:
These street closings and related parking restrictions are subject to change without notice based upon prevailing conditions, according to MPD.
Traffic delays may occur during this event and motorists should consider alternative routes to avoid the area if possible.
The Metropolitan Police Department and the Department of Transportation (DDOT) encourage motorists to expect increased pedestrian traffic around this event and to exercise caution.


text:
JaminFollow Jamin
I'm a self-confessed travel fiend. I travelled to the USA, UK, Europe, Asia, New Zealand and the Middle East. I'm off to Vanuatu and New Caledonia soon and Canada next year. I work in marketing but only to support my travel habbits. My favourite trip ever was Thailand, beautiful beaches, rich culture and you can afford to stay in nice places and do everything!
Jamin hasn't gone Contiki yet.
Have a favorite tour?
Following 0 people
Followed by 6 people
Say something on Jamin's profile


text:
Double T
this wiki
The Dinka Double T is a brand new motorcycle featured in the downloadable episodic packs The Lost and Damned and The Ballad of Gay Tony for Grand Theft Auto IV. Although the "Dinka" logo cannot be found on the bike itself, the police refer to it as a "Dinka Double T" over their radio.
The bike's overall body shape is similar to that of the Honda CBR1000RR, but features a sleeker front end and a much shorter seat. It is available in a variety of vivid body colors, usually sporting matching color wheels.
The Double T is powered by a 900cc inline-4 engine, coupled to a 5-speed gearbox, producing only 170bhp, making it the less powerful of all six new motorcycles introduced in The Lost and Damned. Its high-revving low gear, along with poor gear-changing, make this a poor choice for getaways since a cop could easily drag you off it at mid first gear. Acceleration is anything but fun; due to its sluggish first and second gears. However, top speed (180mph) and handling are pretty strong. The Double T's design makes cornering, wheelies, and endos a breeze.
Related Models
- The Double T Custom is a modified version of the standard Double T.
- The Akuma is a streetfighter version of Double T.
- The Double T is one of the very few bikes in the GTA series with thick-walled tires, the other being the Zombie.
- When the player calls Clay to order a Double T, Johnny refers to it just as a "Double".
- The Double T plays the radio station The Beat 102.7 by default when entered.
- Like many other vehicles in the GTA universe, the name "Double T" has got indecent value; If you read Double T like TT, it sounds like the word "tittie", a slang name for a woman's breasts. It may also be a play on "titi" which is filipino for penis. "Dinka Double T" would also sound like "think of tittie".
- Double T could also be a play on Double R, which is notoriously known as the Honda RR series whether it is a 600RR or 1000RR. Double R also stands for Race Replica.
- TT is the common abbreviation for Tourist Trophy, a reference to the famous Isle of Man Tourist Trophy race, one of the most famous motorcycle races in the world.
- The Double T has no speedometer.
- The Double T can be found around parts of Northwood, driven by the Uptown Riders, and available to obtain by calling Clay, although after a certain mission.
- The Double T does reappear in The Ballad of Gay Tony, but can only be found in Alderney, most commonly in Westdyke.
- You can rarely find the Double T parked around the back of the largest mansion on Owl Creek Lane.
- Usually spawns while driving a FIB Buffalo around Alderney (due to the FIB buffalo not making more spawn thus affecting the spawn list).


text:
rsb-python 0.7.0.122
Fully event-driven Robotics Service Bus
Latest Version: 0.13.0
- Python Spread module: http://www.spread.org/files/SpreadModule-1.5spread4.tgz You probably have to adjust the SPREAD_DIR variable in setup.py to point to your spread installation (line 64)
- epydoc for API documentation
- coverage for code coverage report
- unittest-xml-reporting for xml unit test reports
Modify the contents of setup.cfg according to your needs. Especially the "protocolroot" needs to be adjusted to point to your installation of RSBProtocol. The given path must point to the folder containing the first proto files. Afterwards type:
python setup.py build python setup.py install --prefix=$prefix
Running Unit Tests
python setup.py test
Reports will be generated in test-reports and on the command line.
Generating the API Documentation
python setup.py doc
Will be available at doc/html.
Generating the Coverage Report
python setup.py coverage
Will be available in covhtml.
|Py Version
|Uploaded on
|rsb-python-0.7.0.122.tar.gz (md5)
- Downloads (All Versions):
- 0 downloads in the last day
- 0 downloads in the last week
- 3252 downloads in the last month
- Author: Johannes Wienke
- Home Page: https://code.cor-lab.org/projects/rsb
- Keywords: middleware,bus,robotics
- License: LGPLv3+
- Development Status :: 5 - Production/Stable
- Environment :: Other Environment
- Intended Audience :: Developers
- Intended Audience :: Science/Research
- License :: OSI Approved :: GNU Library or Lesser General Public License (LGPL)
- Operating System :: OS Independent
- Programming Language :: Python
- Topic :: Communications
- Topic :: Scientific/Engineering
- Topic :: Software Development :: Libraries
- Topic :: Software Development :: Libraries :: Python Modules
- Package Index Owner: rsb
- DOAP record: rsb-python-0.7.0.122.xml


text:
expert advice.unbiased reviews.
As low as
Exclusively from the editors at Total Beauty
Get the Buying Guide to see these top-rated products!
3LAB Perfect Cleansing Gel Reviews
Your Rating & Reviews
Share on too?
Would you like to share your rating and review on Facebook?
If you'd like to turn this notice off, change your sharing preferences.
The Best Acne Cleanser
The Best Cleanser For Dry Skin
Dry skin
Finding A Natural Face Cleanser
Oily skin
The Best Cleanser For Blackheads
Sensitive skin
Backto top
My Reasons for Reporting This
Best of Total Beauty: All Our Best Beauty Product Stories in One Place
Health & Beauty
The #ProductEmpties We Loved to the Last Drop
11 Best Makeup Primers
Hair Care
These Are the Most Flattering Highlights for Your Hair Color
Is Your Poop Abnormal?
6 Relaxing Yoga Poses to Try at H(ommmm)e
7 Things I Learned From Eating Like a Dude for a Week


text:
Skin Suits
It doesn't get much easier than a whole costume all in one piece of clothing. You don't have to worry about putting the look all together or it falling apart by the end of the night. With our Men's Skin Suit Costumes, you'll be able to just slip one suit on and have an amazing outfit. Combine convenience with excellence, and get one of our skin suits.
Mr. Incredible Bodysuit Skinovation Costume for Adults
Men's Disappearing Man White Suit
Adult Men's USA Flag Skin Suit Costume
Men's Adult Batman Skin Suit Costume
Men's Adult Ninja Skin Suit Costume
The Clown Morph Suit Costume Adult
Silverback Gorilla Morph Suit Costume Adult
Bert Bodysuit Costume for Adults
Adult Disappearing Man Yellow Suit
Adult Men's Superman Skin Suit Costume
Second Skin Mummy Men's Skinsuit Costume
Ernie Bodysuit Costume for Adults
Men's Skeleton Screen Print Jumpsuit Costume
Adult Men's Tuxedo Skin Suit Costume
Men's Disappearing Man Suit Orange
Ernie Bodysuit Costume for Teens
Adult's Black Plus Size Skinsuit
Navy Skin Suit Costume for Men
Men's Morph Suit Censored Naked Man Costume
Men's Morph Suit Skull and Bones Costume
Men's Morph Suit Clown Jaw Dropper Costume
These cool suits started out as nothing but a Green Man outfit that you could see at hockey games and in the show It's Always Sunny In Philadelphia, but now it has evolved to so much more. There are great ones with your favorite sports team's colors and logo, for your next trip to the stadium. There are designs that will turn you into an American flag, and there are even one's that will give you the complete disguise, armor, and face of a super hero.
These things have really gotten more advanced and are now a hot commodity as a Halloween costume. Go with something innovative that won't leave any part of your body untouched. The skin suits are very light and breathable, so don't worry about being uncomfortable all night. They are also fairly inexpensive, so you won't have to break the bank.


text:
Traditional Program
What would you like to learn?
Who would you like to be? At Silver Lake College students join a community of learners who embrace critical inquiry and explore a wide variety of disciplines through our Liberal Arts Program while majors and minors provide focused study. Their learning is enhanced by vibrant co-curricular offerings. Graduates of Silver Lake College receive a foundation for continuing a lifelong path of learning along with the critical skills and knowledge employers ask for look for.
Learn more about traditional admissions from Silver Lake College.
Financial Aid
Learn more about financial aid options from Silver Lake College.
Student Life
Learn more about student life at Silver Lake College.


text:
Delta Faucets and Accessories
Delta Touch2O Commercial
Delta Faucet teamed up with Chicago-based percussionist and composer Glenn Kotche to create and develop a custom drum kit to demonstrate the precise control of touch on/off Touch2O faucets re-creating 1960's popular song; Reach out, Ill be there. Click Here to View Touch2O Faucets
Delta In2ition Commercial
Wash the day away with Delta's In2ition 2-in-1 shower head which features a detachable hand shower. This gives you the warmth and flexibility of two streams of water at once. Get water any way you need it, anywhere you want it. Click Here to View In2ition Showers
Delta H2Okinetic Commercial
Giving you more is exactly what Delta H2Okinetic showers are all about. Larger water droplets follow a unique wave pattern to provide a warm and drenching shower experience that feels like more water without using more water. Click Here to View H2Okinetic Showers
Responsible. Resourceful. Delta Faucet
Committed to green manufacturing processes and helping people use water in smarter and more environmentally responsible ways; Delta manufactures products that address today's water conservation concerns without sacrificing the comfort and convenience of the user experience. Click Here to View Eco Friendly Products
The Essence of Delta
Delta believes there is a better way to experience water, one where stunning design meets smart thinking and form intersects with function. They live by three guiding principles - lasting design, smart and attainable innovations, and quality that's noticed. Click Here to View Top Rated Products
Can't find what you are looking for?
Contact one of our knowledgeable experts to help guide you through your project.
Give us a call, toll free (800) 375-3403, Live Chat or View Expert Profiles


text:
You are now leaving the PNC Web site
You will be transferred to the website of one of our service providers, NorthStar Education Services. When you visit NorthStar's web site or use their service, you will be governed by NorthStar's terms of use and privacy policies. You should consult the privacy and security disclosures on the NorthStar website or provided with their service.


text:
23 U.S. Code § 218 - Alaska Highway
prev | next
(a) Notwithstanding any other provision of law upon agreement with the State of Alaska, the Secretary is authorized to expend on the Alaska Marine Highway System any Federal-aid highway funds apportioned to the State of Alaska under this title at a Federal share of 100 per centum.
(b) For purposes of this section, the term "Alaska Marine Highway System" includes all existing or planned transportation facilities and equipment in Alaska, including the lease, purchase, or construction of vessels, terminals, docks, floats, ramps, staging areas, parking lots, bridges and approaches thereto, and necessary roads.
Source(Added Pub. L. 93–87, title I, § 127(a)(1),Aug. 13, 1973, 87 Stat. 264; amended Pub. L. 94–147, Dec. 12, 1975, 89 Stat. 803; Pub. L. 97–424, title I, § 158,Jan. 6, 1983, 96 Stat. 2135; Pub. L. 105–277, div. A, § 101(g) [title III, § 316], Oct. 21, 1998, 112 Stat. 2681–439, 2681–468; Pub. L. 108–7, div. I, title III, § 327,Feb. 20, 2003, 117 Stat. 413; Pub. L. 109–59, title IV, § 4409,Aug. 10, 2005, 119 Stat. 1778; Pub. L. 112–141, div. A, title I, § 1519(c)(11),July 6, 2012, 126 Stat. 576.)
2012—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 112–141, § 1519(c)(11)(A), designated third sentence as subsec. (a), struck out ", in addition to such funds," after "provision of law" and "such highway or" after "expend on", and struck out former first, second, fourth, and fifth sentences, including pars. (1) to (5), relating to reconstruction of the Alaska Highway from the Alaskan border to Haines Junction in Canada and the Haines Cutoff Highway from Haines Junction in Canada to Haines, appropriations for reconstruction, obligation limitation enacted for fiscal year 1983, and certain restrictions on expenditures for construction of highways in Canada.
Subsecs. (b), (c). Pub. L. 112–141, § 1519(c)(11)(B), (C), redesignatedsubsec. (c) as (b) and struck out former subsec. (b) which read as follows: "The survey and construction work undertaken in Canada pursuant to this section shall be under the general supervision of the Secretary."
2005—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 109–59, § 4409(1), struck out "prior to the date of the enactment of the reauthorization of the Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century" before "shall not apply" in introductory provisions.
Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 109–59, § 4409(2), added subsec. (c).
2003—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 108–7inserted "reauthorization of the" before "Transportation".
1998—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 105–277, § 101(g) [title III, § 316(1)(A)], substituted "to Haines" for "to the south Alaskan border" in first sentence, substituted "such highway or the Alaska Marine Highway System" for "such highway" in third sentence, substituted "any other fiscal year thereafter, including any portion of any other fiscal year thereafter, prior to the date of the enactment of the Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century" for "any other fiscal year thereafter" in fourth sentence, substituted "construction of the portion of such highways that are in Canada until an agreement" for "construction of such highways until an agreement" in fifth sentence.
Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 105–277, § 101(g) [title III, § 316(2)], inserted "in Canada" after "undertaken".
1983—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 97–424inserted provision that notwithstanding any other provision of law, upon agreement with the State of Alaska, the Secretary is authorized to expend on the highway any Federal-aid highway funds apportioned to the State of Alaska under this title at a Federal share of 100 per centum, and that any obligation limitation enacted for fiscal year 1983 or for any other fiscal year thereafter shall not apply to such projects.
1975—Subsec. (a)(1). Pub. L. 94–147struck out provision requiring that the right-of-way granted by the Canadian Government shall forever be held inviolate as part of such highways in public use.
Effective Date of 2012 Amendment
Amendment by Pub. L. 112–141effective Oct. 1, 2012, see section 3(a) ofPub. L. 112–141, set out as an Effective and Termination Dates of 2012 Amendment note under section 101 of this title.
Alaskan Roads Study; Investigation; Report to Congress
Pub. L. 94–280, title I, § 151,May 5, 1976, 90 Stat. 448, provided that:
"(a) The Secretary of Transportation is authorized to undertake an investigation and study to determine the cost of, and the responsibility for, repairing the damage to Alaska highways that has been or will be caused by heavy truck traffic during construction of the trans-Alaska pipeline and to restore them to proper standards when construction is complete. The Secretary of Transportation shall report his initial findings to the Congress on or before September 30, 1976, and his final conclusions on rebuilding costs no later than three months after completion of pipeline construction.
"(b) There is hereby authorized to be appropriated, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, to be available until expended, the sum of $200,000 for the purpose of making the study authorized by subsection (a) of this section."
Appropriations Authorization
Pub. L. 93–87, title I, § 127(b),Aug. 13, 1973, 87 Stat. 264, provided that: "For the purpose of completing necessary reconstruction of the Alaska Highway from the Alaskan border to Haines Junction in Canada and the Haines Cutoff Highway from Haines Junction in Canada to the south Alaskan border there is authorized to be appropriated the sum of $58,670,000 to be expended in accordance with the provisions of section 218 of title 23 of the United States Code."
LII has no control over and does not endorse any external Internet site that contains links to or references LII.


text:
Registration open for summer and Maymester classes at Vol State
Submitted on April 18, 2011 at 10:02 AM
Summer classes are an opportunity for students to get ahead in their college career. That includes high school students, current college students, and adult students. Summer and Maymester classes start soon at Volunteer State Community College and registration is open now.
Many people don't know about Maymester classes, but they allow students to take an entire credit course in less than a month. The intensive classes start on May 6 and usually meet five days a week and for three or more hours a day.
There are dozens of summer classes in many subject areas to choose from and they come in a couple of different versions. Some classes run for the entire summer from May 31 to August 6. Other classes run for the first five weeks, from May 31 to July 1. There is also a second five-week version from July 5 to August 6. Summer classes are offered online and in hybrid formats which combine online with traditional classroom meetings. It's all designed to increase flexibility for the summer student, allowing them to work college in with job, family and fun.
Teachers will be able to choose from three accelerated recertification classes this summer. These intensive classes run from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day for a week. Education of Exceptional Children starts on June 13. Language and Literacy in Early Childhood starts on June 20. Child Psychology starts on July 11. Vol State will have First Aid/CPR classes for college credit in the Maymester and the first five weeks of the summer session.
Visit www.volstate.edu/schedule for the summer and Maymester schedules and for information on how to apply and register. New students will need to fill out an application, which can be done online. Students can also visit the Admissions Office in person at the Ramer Building on the Vol State campus at 1480 Nashville Pike in Gallatin or call 615-230-3688.
A service provided by the Office of Public Relations.


text:
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (21 Alive) - Ethan Cox and Yannick Tifu scored goals 47 seconds apart early in the first period, setting the Reading Royals on the path to a 4-2 win over the Komets Friday night.
Goals by Chris Auger in the first period and Mike Vaskivuo in the second twice brought the K's back within a goal, but each time Reading's Aaron Gens scored to restore the two goal lead.
The Komets try again at home Saturday night against Wheeling.
For highlights click on the video icon on the screen above.
What are your thoughts CLICK HERE to leave us a "QUESTION OF THE DAY" comment.
TextCaster alerts from 21Alive.com are your defining source for instant information delivered right to your cell phone and email. It's free, easy and instant. Sign-Up Now!
Powered by Summit City Chevrolet
© Copyright 2015, A Granite Broadcasting Station. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.


text:
``Saving Life of Mothers and Newborns is in your hands: Be accountable.`` This is the slogan of this year's celebrations for the White Ribbon Alliance with its partners in Tanzania.
The celebrations provide an opportunity to create and renew public awareness about the critical role of midwives in saving women and newborns lives and the need to invest more in the training of midwives.
"The time to act is now, it is up us to invest in women's health, and we must strive in delivering a world where every pregnancy is wanted, every child's birth is safe and every young person's potential is fulfilled," says the World Health Organisation.
Although the current official national figures for maternal deaths have shown some progress in Tanzania, still 454 deaths occur per 100,000 live births, about 8,000 deaths annually.
This progress is not sufficient to meet the target of 265 per 100,000 live births by 2015 set in the country's Health Sector Strategic Plan Three to reduce maternal deaths by 75 percent.
And even more heartbreaking is the tremendous inequity and injustice that is related to this specific Millennium Development Goal. The largest disparity one can get between developed and developing countries lies in the risk that African women face during child birth.
Only 51 percent and 54 percent of all deliveries are assisted by skilled personnel in Tanzania mainland and Zanzibar respectively. While that might appear average, there are very serious shortage of midwives and skilled personnel in most of the rural areas in Tanzania.
Dr. Pirkko Heinonen, Deputy Representative for UNICEF says the shortage of health workers, especially nurses and midwives, is more pronounced in rural and hardship areas where the majority of population
According to the Human Resources for Health Strategic Plan (HRHSP) of 2008-2013, Tanzania's health facilities require close to 130,000 health workers while the actual available numbers is just over 35,000.
The UNICEF representative also adds that maternal, newborn and child mortality reduction ranks as a high priority for the UN development system.
"The UN has continued to provide technical and financial support to the government of Tanzania in strengthening the health system and supporting evidence based intervention for improving maternal, newborns and child health as stipulated in the National Road Map Strategic Plan to accelerate reduction of maternal and child deaths in Tanzania," he says.
Dr. Heinonen points out that under collective support to maternal and newborn mortality reduction the UN brings together a mix of expertise and resources in advocacy and policy dialogue, support to health systems development and management and also in primary health care to effectively accelerate efforts towards achieving reproductive, maternal and newborns.
"Some of our specific activities include the provision of essential equipment and supplies of health facilities, improving skills of health workers on providing emergency obstetric and neonatal care, engaging parent and caregivers for effective community based health care, ensuring hygiene and menstruation education foe adolescent girls," the UNICEF representative explains.
However, Tanzania has made progress in actively recruiting more health workers though there are still challenges with retention especially in rural areas and efforts on increasing the budget of health must be taken as the major issue in the upcoming state budgetary in the way forward on assists the woman who dies in pregnancy or child birth.
First Lady Salma Kikwete urges the government to increase the health sector budget from 11 percent up to 15 percent so as to reduce maternal deaths and attain the fourth Millennium Development Goal (MDG4).
"According to the research made in 2010, we have improved on reducing the number of maternal deaths from 8,000 in a year to 7,000," she says.
She says that deaths of newborns of less than one year have decreased from 51,000 to 41,000 per year.
"This figure is purely a direction to decrease the maternal deaths and we have to put more efforts to make sure that the deaths are reduced tremendously,: she explains.
She urges government to enroll more science students in health universities and colleges from the actual number of 5,000 to 10,000.
Regina Mkuli, Deputy Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Health and Social Welfare says that the government is continuing to build more health centres in each village throughout the country.
On her part, Rachel Pounds, Save the Children's director, says that her agency is now conducting a five-year global campaign named 'Everyone' with a vision of making every child and mother to realise their rights to access of high quality health care and nutrition without discrimination.


text:
We've combined some of our coolest new prints to create a quilt with lots of personality. Alternating patterns of petal-pretty medallions, playful dots and energetic zigzags are printed on pure cotton percale and embellished with hand-stitched embroidery.
Mix + match our bedding to create your own unique look with our Design Your Own Bed Tool.


text:
Cotton Velvet Tights
Product Actions
Opaque tights in velvety soft cotton mix. An incredibility smooth appearance, high elasticity and a good fit. Available in Deluxe Mocca. Cotton/nlyon/elastane. Machine wash.Style # 200015329
Need Help? Have Questions? Contact Us.
Please call 1.888.222.7639 to speak with a Customer Service Representative.
We're here to help you:
Monday - Friday, 9 AM - 9 PM (ET)
Saturday - Sunday, 10:30 AM - 7 PM (ET)
If you prefer email, we can be reached anytime at firstname.lastname@example.com.
Free Shipping & Returns on all U.S. Orders. See Details.


text:
Health Pitfalls: Home Energy Efficiency Retrofits
Source: Environmental Health Perspectives
This article, written by John Manuel*, appeared first in Environmental Health Perspectives—the peer-reviewed, open access journal of the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences
The article is a verbatim version of the original and is not available for edits or additions by Encyclopedia of Earth editors or authors. Companion articles on the same topic that are editable may exist within the Encyclopedia of Earth.
Avoiding Health Pitfalls of Home Energy-Efficiency Retrofits
Housing consumes 40% of our nation's energy use,1 making it a prime target for energy-efficiency measures. Steps such as adding insulation, installing high-efficiency HVAC (heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning) systems, and tuning furnaces rank high as simple ways to lower utility bills and improve comfort and indoor air quality. But an energy-efficiency label attached to a product is meaningless if that product is installed incorrectly, and when it comes to green building techniques, the devil is in the details. The complexities of high-tech equipment and the subtle and usually invisible movement of air and moisture in homes mean even experienced and well-intentioned contractors do not get things right in every instance. This can result in health problems for occupants and installers alike.
Such concerns have arisen in relation to recent activities conducted by local community action agencies through state programs funded by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Weatherization Assistance Program. This program, created under the Energy Conservation and Production Act of 1976, provides the means for basic weatherization of the homes of low-income families. Since 2000, federal funding for the Weatherization Assistance Program has averaged around $225 million per year,2 sufficient to weatherize approximately 95,000 homes annually.3
In 2009, as part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA), the federal government awarded the states $5 billion with the goal of weatherizing 600,000 homes by 2012.4 But the sudden influx of cash and the short period of time in which to spend it has spelled trouble for many state weatherization programs.
Missed Steps
No health problems are reported to have resulted from ARRA-subsidized energy-efficiency retrofit activities. But inspections have uncovered several instances of hazardous conditions created or worsened by retrofits, which serve as reminders of the need for care to ensure that home renovations don't cause more problems than they cure.
For example, in Cook County, Illinois, 12 of 15 homes audited by the DOE Inspector General after receiving retrofits were found to have substandard work, and 5 of 6 furnace tune-ups had not been correctly performed, allowing the heating systems to either improperly fire or exceed maximum allowable carbon monoxide (CO) emissions.5 CO is a colorless and odorless gas that, if drawn into the living space of a home, can sicken or kill the occupants. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that non-fire-related CO poisoning results in an estimated 15,000 emergency room visits and 500 unintentional deaths in the United States per year.6
A similar review conducted in Nueces County, Texas, showed the community action agency performing weatherization under ARRA failed to install or document installation of CO detectors in 11 homes inspected, a requirement for any unit with a combustion appliance. The agency also failed to administer and/or document required CO testing of combustion appliances in each of 13 homes inspected. Appliances in 5 of these homes were later found to exceed CO emission allowances.7
In Alaska the Fairbanks Daily News-Miner reported mold cropping up in houses that had been recently weatherized, explaining, "Homes in cold climates are susceptible to mold because of the extreme temperature differential between inside and outside. Mold needs water to grow, and moisture develops in homes when water vapor inside hits cold surfaces such as windows and outdoor walls and condenses into liquid."8 Evidence to date suggests mold spores in indoor air can cause asthma symptoms, respiratory infections, and upper respiratory problems among susceptible persons.9
Critics say problems of poor workmanship in state weatherization programs over the past year are often the result of the programs' hiring of large numbers of new contractors, not all of whom are properly trained or supervised. In Illinois, for example, the weatherization agency's pool of contractors grew from 18 to 60 companies to accommodate the increase in production resulting from the infusion of ARRA money.5 In a memorandum to the Assistant Secretary of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, DOE inspector general Gregory Friedman stated, "The weatherization contractor and local level inspection deficiencies, in our opinion, raise concerns regarding the adequacy of training and adherence to standards designed to ensure quality workmanship."10
Problems with home energy retrofits are not limited to fly-by-night contractors. Even experienced contractors can be challenged when trying to deliver a product that is at once energy efficient and healthy. Houses are complex systems. The shell (walls, floors, ceiling), HVAC system, and ductwork all interact with each other—change one, and you may inadvertently affect another.
Tight Squeeze
Tightening houses—that is, reducing the amount of outside air being pulled into the living space and heated or cooled air leaking out—is one of the principal goals of weatherization. However, it is important not to make a building too tight. The American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) publishes a standard that lists recommended levels of fresh-air ventilation for different types of buildings or rooms within buildings, taking into account the size of the space, number of occupants, and use of the space.11 These levels reflect optimal energy usage, comfort, and health and should be followed by contractors anytime an extensive retrofit of a building is undertaken.
Tightening a building to the point where it actually reduces energy consumption is relatively easy in new construction; it is more difficult in an existing building because sources of air infiltration may be difficult to find and access. Measures such as adding storm windows and weatherstripping doors may improve comfort, but experts say they have a minimal effect on energy bills. "Air escapes from the top of a building, not the sides," says Arnie Katz, senior building science consultant with Advanced Energy Corporation, a North Carolina–based energy-efficiency services firm. "If you just tighten the sides, all you are doing is creating a more efficient cylinder."
Katz says the first priority in tightening a building should be to seal leaks in the top; the second priority is sealing the bottom. Air, he explains, typically leaks from the home through gaps around wiring, plumbing, ceiling lights, vents, and fans.
These gaps are often difficult to access, and workers trying to reach them may find themselves facedown in fiberglass insulation, so it is important they wear proper clothing and face masks when doing this work. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) advises that fibers freed from insulation can cause, skin, eye, and respiratory irritation, and requires that employers provide workers with proper respiratory protection when they are blowing fiberglass insulation into an attic.12
Assuming one can actually seal these leaks, the other challenge in tightening homes is to do so without compromising the occupants' health. This is especially a concern for buildings with indoor combustion appliances such as oil, gas, or propane furnaces and water heaters, which can produce CO. Katz warns, "Anything you do to make a home tighter has the potential for causing backdrafting13 of these appliances, because you are changing the air pressure relationships inside the house. That's why it's so important to hire someone who knows what they're doing."
Trapping of radon is another potential result of overtightening a home. This radioactive gas found in soil, rock, and water can enter the home through dirt crawlspaces and cracks in basement floors and foundations.14 Long-term exposure to radon is estimated to cause approximately 20,000 cancer deaths per year.14 Homeowners can easily test for radon with a simple kit that can be purchased at home-improvement stores for about $10–15. If detected, radon usually can be vented to the outdoors by installing vent pipes in the crawlspace or basement.
Moisture from outside air, showers, cooking, plumbing leaks, and human activity is another variable that must be dealt with when weatherizing a home. Tightening a house can close off avenues where moisture previously escaped, so it is important to identify how and where moisture is generated and how it can be controlled. Some moisture in the air is desirable, but as with ventilation, a balance must be struck, because over time, excessive moisture can contribute to asthma and allergies and can increase the presence of mold, dust mites, and vermin.15
Getting It Right
Moisture generated in bathrooms and kitchens can be addressed by adding or upgrading fan systems. ASHRAE recommends fans for kitchens and baths that circulate a minimum of 50 cubic feet per minute (cfm). However, Katz cautions the manufacturer's rating on a fan may not be what you get when it is installed in a home. "The rating is based on a fan sitting on a table and attached to a straight ten-foot run of duct," he says. "In a house, the fan may be connected to thirty feet of duct that turns at a right angle before exiting outdoors." In that case, he says, you would need a fan rated at 70 cfm to achieve a 50-cfm result—a judgment that can be made by an experienced builder.
Sealing ductwork is widely considered one of the best ways to not only save energy but also improve indoor air quality. When the blower in an air handler is activated, it creates negative air pressure in the return air ducts. Leaky duct systems that pass through unsealed crawlspaces and attics suck in outside air—which may include dustborne metals, pollen, pesticides, particulates, and mold spores—and redistribute it throughout the home. Government sources say sealing ducts can reduce energy consumption by as much as 20% and reduce the amount of air pollutants redistributed indoors.16
In addition to sealing ductwork, DOE and many building experts now recommend sealing vented crawlspaces, especially in areas of high relative humidity.17 Homes in the U.S. Southeast historically have been built over vented crawlspaces with the idea that it is essential to circulate cooler air under the floor in summer and to allow moisture that emanates from the soil a way to disperse. However, building scientists have now determined that allowing humid outside air to enter crawlspaces can cause moisture and mold problems. "Venting crawlspaces made sense only when you had no air conditioning, no insulation, and no crawlspace walls," says Joe Lstiburek, a professional engineer and partner at Boston-based Building Science Corporation.
Lstiburek and some other energy experts also recommend sealing vented attics—another move that would have been considered heresy just a decade ago. The rationale for venting attics has primarily been to flush the heat that radiates through the roof in summer. But by insulating the underside of the roof instead of the ceiling and closing off the gable and soffit vents at the ends of the roof and under the eaves, temperatures in the attic are reduced as less heat radiates through the roof and hot exterior air is barred from coming in the vents. "We've seen summer temperatures [in unvented attics] dropping from 140 to 85 degrees," says Ed Reeves, engineering manager for insulation manufacturer Icynene Corporation. This means HVAC systems can operate more efficiently, as air leaking or radiating from the system is contained in the conditioned space, and systems are not exposed to temperature extremes.
One of the most efficient ways to insulate a roof, for both new and existing homes, is a product known as spray foam insulation. As its name implies, spray foam is sprayed from a gun and readily sticks to most surfaces, expanding to provide a highly effective seal. Reeves says medium-density spray foam has a higher R-value (i.e., insulating value) per inch than fiberglass or cellulose. But of course, Katz says, as with everything else, spray foams can be (and sometimes are) poorly installed and therefore don't always perform as advertised.
Spray foam does have its disadvantages. It can cost more than four times as much as fiberglass or cellulose, installed, and it can be a nuisance to install. Michael Chandler of North Carolina–based Chandler Design-Build describes what can happen if proper precautions are not taken: "As the foam is sprayed, small droplets of foam end up in the air. This stuff gets in your hair, in your skin, and on your clothes."
Moreover, although there are no published reports of health effects resulting directly from spray foam, the product does contain isocyanates, and unprotected exposure to this class of chemicals may cause asthma, lung damage, respiratory difficulties, and eye and skin irritation.18 Spray foams also contain flame retardants, most commonly tris(1-chloro-2-propyl) phosphate, a mild skin and eye irritant.19
Professional installers wear personal protective equipment to prevent exposure to foam droplets, Reeves says. But Chandler says that is not always true of workers who come in after the spray foam has dried to shave it down to a flat surface. Despite industry recommendations, "the people doing the shaving often don't even wear a dust mask," Chandler says.
Toward Better Retrofits
To ensure energy-efficiency retrofits provide a net benefit for occupants, the DOE is developing a set of voluntary guidelines for workers involved with weatherization assistance and home energy upgrade program activities.20 The guidelines will outline steps and specifications to ensure various types of retrofit jobs are conducted properly as well as essential skills contractors must have to perform the work. The guidelines are expected to help state weatherization programs choose qualified contractors to perform the work in homes. They also will help trainers provide appropriate content for an energy-efficiency retrofit workforce that is expected to grow in coming years.
In a related project, the EPA has drafted complementary guidelines that focus specifically on health and safety of workers and occupants in conjunction with energy-efficiency upgrades.21 Once finalized, these guidelines will provide steps contractors can take to ensure retrofit activities do not introduce hazards as well as detect and correct any indoor air quality issues that do arise during work. The EPA also plans to publish sample assessment tools for inspectors and contractors.
In the meantime, says Keith Aldridge, vice president of building science with Afdvanced Energy, the best way for consumers to ensure they get quality work is to search online for discussions about retrofit-related products and rely on word of mouth for advice on contractors.
References and Notes
1. DOE. Energy Efficiency Trends in Residential and Commercial Buildings. Washington, DC:U.S. Department of Energy (2008). Available: http://tinyurl.com/5ub5rzw [accessed 11 Jan 2011].
2. This figure is the sum of annual allocations listed on the DOE's Weatherization Assistance Program website, available: http://tinyurl.com/2bv3324 [accessed 11 Jan 2011].
3. This figure is the average of figures listed on the DOE's Weatherization Assistance Program Allocation Formula website, available: http://tinyurl.com/4o2ca93 [accessed 11 Jan 2011].
4. DOE. Weatherization and Intergovernmental Program—About [website]. Washington, DC:U.S. Department of Energy (updated 14 Apr 2010). Available: http://tinyurl.com/4p3pwbs [accessed 11 Jan 2011].
5. DOE. Audit Report. The State of Illinois Weatherization Assistance Program. Washington, DC:Office of Audit Services, Office of the Inspector General, U.S. Department of Energy (2010). Available: http://tinyurl.com/4sm9t4x [accessed 11 Jan 2011].
6. Unintentional non-fire-related carbon monoxide exposures in the United States, 2001-2003. MMWR 54(2):36–39. ( 2005. ). Available: http://tinyurl.com/4fzt5cd [accessed 11 Jan 2011].
7. Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs. Monitoring Review of Nueces County Community Action Agency Weatherization Assistance Program (13 Aug 2010). Austin, TX:Department of Housing and Community Affairs. Available: http://tinyurl.com/4p5n5t5 [accessed 11 Jan 2011].
8. AP. Home Mold Pops Up with Improper Weatherization. Juneau Empire, Alaska Associated Press Section, online edition (8 Nov 2010). Available: http://tinyurl.com/4hxr96y [accessed 11 Jan 2011].
9. WHO. WHO Guidelines for Indoor Air Quality: Dampness and Mould. Copenhagen, Denmark:World Health Organization Regional Office for Europe (2009). Available: http://tinyurl.com/6fbbjmc [accessed 11 Jan 2011].
10. Friedman GH. Memorandum for the Assistant Secretary for Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy. In: Audit Report. Management Alert on the Department's Monitoring of the Weatherization Assistance Program in the State of Illinois. Washington, DC:Office of Audit Services, Office of the Inspector General, U.S. Department of Energy (2009). Available: http://tinyurl.com/4pdn4ut [accessed 11 Jan 2011].
11. ASHRAE. Ventilation and Acceptable Indoor Air Quality in Low-Rise Residential Buildings. Standard 62.2-2010. Atlanta, GA:American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers, Inc. (2010).
12. OSHA. Green Job Hazards: Weather Insulating/Sealing [website]. Washington, DC: Occupational Safety and Health Administration, U.S. Department of Labor. Available: http://tinyurl.com/4ztpf8t [accessed 11 Jan 2011].
13. Backdrafting is a process whereby negative air pressure reverses the upward flow of combustion gases and draws them back into the home.
14. Radon [website]. Washington, DC:U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (updated 11 Jan 2011). Available: http://tinyurl.com/y5f26n [accessed 11 Jan 2011].
15. EPA. Indoor Air Quality in Homes/Residences. Controlling Moisture [website]. Washington, DC:U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (updated 26 Aug 2008). Available: http://tinyurl.com/69a4wjg [accessed 11 Jan 2011].
16. Duct Sealing [website]. Washington, DC:U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and U.S. Department of Energy. Available: http://tinyurl.com/2o23kh [accessed 11 Jan 2011].
17. DOE. Energy Savers—Crawl Space Insulation [website]. Washington, DC:U.S. Department of Energy (updated 20 Oct 2010). Available: http://tinyurl.com/28wcgs8 [accessed 11 Jan 2011].
18. EPA. Spray Polyurethane Foam [website]. Washington, DC:U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (updated 20 Dec 2010). Available: http://tinyurl.com/4998qnh [accessed 11 Jan 2011].
19. UNEP. SIDS Initial Assessment Profile. Tris(1-Chloro-2-Propyl) Phosphate. CAS No. 13674-84-5. Nairobi, Kenya:United Nations Environment Programme (2000). Available: http://tinyurl.com/4f7pd2a [accessed 10 Mar 2011].
20. DOE. Residential Retrofit Guidelines Project Overview—Workforce Guidelines for Home Energy Upgrades [website]. Washington, DC:U.S. Department of Energy (updated 22 Dec 2010). Available: http://tinyurl.com/4aceted [accessed 11 Jan 2011].
21. EPA. Indoor Air Quality in Homes—Healthy Indoor Environment Protocols for Home Energy Upgrades. Washington, DC:U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (updated 13 Dec 2010). Available: http://tinyurl.com/6huco7x [accessed 11 Jan 2011].
Editor's Notes
- Author: *John Manuel of Durham, NC, is a regular contributor to EHP and the author of The Natural Traveler Along North Carolina's Coast and The Canoeist.
- Citation: Manuel J 2011. Avoiding Health Pitfalls of Home Energy-Efficiency Retrofits. Environ Health Perspect 119:a76-a79. doi:10.1289/ehp.119-a76
- Online: 01 February 2011
- Also, see: Indoor air pollution: sources, health effects and mitigation strategies in the Encyclopedia of Earth.


text:
- Home
- News
- Sports
- Opinion
- Obituaries
- Features
- Special Sections
- Classifieds
- Public Notices
Forgot Password? | Not a User? Sign up
School district tax rates will remain the same, despite a $220,000 projected deficit.
Oldham County Board of Education members unanimously agreed Aug. 10 to keep the current rate of 68.9 cents per $100 of property value.
Retaining the current rate will cause the district's revenue to be $219,000 less than the 2012-13 estimated budget, said Randy Davis, the district's assistant chief financial officer.
Because property values are decreasing, Davis estimates the district will receive about $192,000 less from property taxes than last year.
If you currently subscribe or have subscribed in the past to the Oldham Era, then simply find your account number on your mailing label and enter it below.
Click the question mark below to see where your account ID appears on your mailing label.
If you are new to the award winning Oldham Era and wish to get a subscription or simply gain access to our online content then please enter your ZIP code below and continue to setup your account.
|ZIP Code:


text:
Take the top spot with Featured Property
- Catapult your home right to the top of the search results page for 7 days!
- Maximise interest and enquiries in that crucial first week of marketing.
- As much as 40% more interest is generated through a Featured Property.
- Your property will appear in the search results too - twice the visibility!
- The recommended price is £250, but speak to your agent as costs may vary.
Town & Country Estate Agents, Wrexham - Sales
Imperial Buildings, King Street, Wrexham, LL11 1HE


text:
Vent-A-Hood ISDH18-236 BL
Black 550 CFM 36" Euro-Style Island Mounted Range Hood with Halogen Lights and Sensasource
Item # BCI1038501 | Model # ISDH18-236 BL | Euroline with Emerald Lip Collection
Questions about Vent-A-Hood ISDH18-236 BL?
Contact us for advice or more details. Our product specialists are here to help.
This product has additional required/recommended options. To configure, add to your cart.
Duct Cover Required
550 CFM 36" Euro-Style Island Mounted Range Hood with Halogen Lights and Sensasource
Sensa Source - Vent-A-Hood patented speed control system that allows the blower to be turned to half speed for light cooking but automatically returns to high speed when heat rise is detected. This feature is standard on all hoods with halogen lights. The ISDH18-236 has a 550 CFM motor with a dual Blower. Added to the range hood are Halogen Lights and Switches to keep you safe in low light times.
Why purchase Vent-A-Hood? Vent-A-Hood is the only ventilation manufacturer to provide grease extraction without messy, hard to clean filters. More efficient than filter type hoods, Vent-A-Hood offers the quietest hoods in the industry, quieter in your kitchen than a remote blower. Vent-A-Hood also offer fire-safe residential applications. The Vent-A-Hood 'Magic Lung' blower is a patented way to remove bad smells and smoke from a home quickly and quietly. No matter the speed, the 'Magic Lung' will be quiet even at higher speeds.
- Dual Blower
- Halogen Lights, Switches, and Sensasource
- 27" Hood Projection
- Duct Cover Not Included
- One Year Exterior Warranty
- Five Year Internal Motor Warranty
- Patented Magic Lung Blower System
- Allows CFM to Double, Triple, or Quadruple with Very Little Effect on Sound
- Traps All Cooking Contaminants, Liquefies Grease Vapor and Removes Heat Polluted Air
- Snaps Apart for Easy Cleaning
- Only Residential Ventilation System on the Market Today that Prevents Fire from Spreading to the Rest of the Home
- Provides the Power you Need for Even the Most Demanding Cooking Surface
- Maximum Ceiling Height: 120"
- Minimum Ceiling Height: 84"
- Height: 18"
Additional Vent-A-Hood Links
- View the Manufacturer Warranty
- Browse All Vent-A-Hood Products
- Vent-A-Hood Euroline with Emerald Lip Collection
This Vent-A-Hood item can also be referenced by the following color/finish specific model #:
- Vent-A-Hood ISDH18-236 BL
- Vent-A-Hood ISDH18-236 SS
Stainless Steel
- Vent-A-Hood ISDH18-236 WH
*Discontinued model or finish
More Than Just a Store - Your Reasons to Shop
Discover the best online deals for the Vent-A-Hood ISDH18-236 and everything else for your home from the leading online home improvement store.
We're committed to providing you with the best assortment of Vent-A-Hood products with over 400 warehouses across the country.
Our knowledgeable product specialists work to bring you the best prices on every product and provide unmatched customer service. Your satisfaction is our highest priority!


text:
- Home
- News
- Sports
- Opinion
- Obituaries
- Features
- Special Sections
- Classifieds
- Public Notices
Forgot Password? | Not a User? Sign up
For the first 16 minutes of Friday night's heavyweight showdown between rivals Oldham County and South Oldham, defense was at a premium. Though both squad's entered the game averaging more than 65 points a contest, neither found their rhythm early on, grinding out to a 22-14 Oldham County lead at halftime.
That all changed after the break as the Dragons roared to life early in the third quarter and never let up, outscoring the Colonels 35-22 down the stretch to claim a gutsy 49-44 win and improve to 2-0 in 29th district play.
If you currently subscribe or have subscribed in the past to the Oldham Era, then simply find your account number on your mailing label and enter it below.
Click the question mark below to see where your account ID appears on your mailing label.
If you are new to the award winning Oldham Era and wish to get a subscription or simply gain access to our online content then please enter your ZIP code below and continue to setup your account.
|ZIP Code:


text:
Your Baby:
What's Happening in the Postpartum Period
The first few minutes following birth can be a busy time. Your health care provider will quickly assess your baby. This measurement of the baby's overall health is called the Apgar Score, which is done at one minute and again at five minutes after birth. Your health care provider or nurse will score circulation, breathing, muscle tone, reflexes, and color to see if your baby needs extra help making the transition to the outside world.
Apgar Score Chart
There are several other steps that are performed during the first few minutes after birth. Some of these are routine, regardless of the type of birth and birth location you've chosen. Others you may want to consider carefully with your partner and health care provider.
Cutting the umbilical cord. Once the umbilical cord stops throbbing, the cord is cut using surgical scissors. Cutting does not cause any pain to your baby because there are no nerves in the cord. After about 10 to 14 days, the cord stump becomes blackish and falls off by itself.
Vitamin K injection. Because new babies do not have certain bacteria in their intestines until a few days after birth, they are unable to make their own vitamin K. Vitamin K is important for blood clotting. Some health care providers will recommend that your baby receive an injection of vitamin K shortly after birth as a safeguard against any problems. You and your partner have the right to refuse a vitamin K injection, but speak to your health care provider beforehand to learn the benefits and risks.
Eye ointment. Many states require that babies receive special antibiotic eye ointment, prescribed by your health care provider, immediately after birth; this helps prevent blindness if gonorrhea or other sexually transmitted infections are present in the birth canal. Eye ointment can blur a baby's vision for a short period of time. It can be applied after you have spent some time bonding with your infant. If you have any concerns, discuss them with your health care provider.
Blood sample. Your health care provider will prick the baby's heel to obtain a sample of her blood. Many routine tests, such as those to determine blood type and Rh factor, are done right at birth.
Ask your health care provider about any newborn tests required by the state you live in, and learn what you may need to know about them.
Other routine measures include:
Most recent page update: 9/9/2010
© 2016 National Partnership for Women & Families. All rights reserved.
Founded in 1918, Childbirth Connection has joined forces with and become a core program of the National Partnership for Women & Families. Together, these two women's health powerhouses are transforming maternity care in the United States.
News and Features
Featured Resource
Check out our resource, "Hormonal Physiology of Childbearing: Evidence and Implications for Women, Babies, and Maternity Care"
Read more
Special Announcement
Childbirth Connection has joined forces with and become a core program of the National Partnership for Women & Families.
Read more
Our Vision
We want all women and babies receive the best possible maternity care.
Play video
Get Involved


text:
January 14, 2013
Woody Wommack & Kynon Codrington
Rivals.com Football Recruiting
Matthew Thomas visited Alabama, but would he fit better elsewhere? Get the scoop on that and more from Around the Southeast. ...More... To continue reading this article you must be a member. Sign Up Now!
Already a member? Click here to sign in


text:
The Power of Independent Thinking
Living With a Nuclear Iran and North Korea?
Recorded: Thursday, June 21, 2007
Part 1 |
Part 2
Part 3
Part 4
Part 5
What if North Korea and Iran become nuclear states? If the United States must live with a nuclear Iran and North Korea, what policies should it adopt? Furthermore, could the U.S. change its foreign policy to reduce the risk of nuclear proliferation to even more countries?
Experts: Doug Bandow, Ivan Eland, Trita Parsi, Charles V. PeñaType: Independent Institute EventIssues: Defense and Foreign Policy
The 2006 Thomas S. Szasz Awards and An Evening With Robert Higgs
Recorded: Wednesday, December 6, 2006
The reception and presentation of the Thomas S. Szasz Awards for Outstanding Contributions to the Cause of Civil Liberties to Robert Higgs and Robert Spillane, followed by a special forum featuring Dr. Higgs on Liberty and Leviathan.
Experts: Robert Higgs, Robert Spillane, Thomas S. SzaszType: Independent Institute EventIssues: Government Power, Terrorism and National Crises


text:
- Holsters
- Rogers Recommended Products
- Featured Products
- Holster Accessories
- AR/ M4 Rifle Accessories
- Handgun Accessories
- Shotgun Accessories
- Gun Cases & Protective Cases
- Gun Maintenance
- Flashlights
- Magazine Pouches
- Duty Gear
- Manufacturers
- Clearance
Rogers Recommended Products
Bill Rogers is a former FBI Agent. He invented the first Kydex holster in 1972. He started the Rogers Holster Company in 1973, which was then purchased by Safariland in 1985. To this day he continues to develop cutting edge technologies for the shooting industry. In 1975 he established the Rogers Shooting School in Ellijay, GA which quickly earned the reputation as "The Shooting School" for operators of special military units. It still maintains that reputation after 35 years of operation.
Bill is currently still an instructor at The Rogers Shooting School which is where he tests and refines his products. All of the items in the Rogers Recommended Products must pass his stringent testing and day after day heavy use at the shooting school to make it on his list. So shop with the confidence of knowing that any of the products on this page has been field tested and approved to help you be fast, accurate, and the best.


text: Don S, AZ Carpet, Hardwood, Tile I would like to say that Empire is by far the best company I have worked with. Starting with the salesman, [who] came to my home with samples and the knowledge of the product I was interested in purchasing... The installation crew was the best I have ever worked with. The tile crew arrived on schedule, completed the bath installations, and cleaned the areas all in a few hours. [The] crew was on the job as scheduled three days later to install the oak flooring and carpet. At first I thought, "What am I doing?" My house looked as if a bomb was set off when the demo was being done, [Empire] assured me everything would be alright. Three days later the work was completed and it looked great!! The crew cleaned my house, returned all the furniture to the proper locations, [and] made sure I was satisfied with all work. I would like to say Thank you to all the people at Empire for making this a great experience, and most of all to the crew for a GREAT JOB!!


text:
May 6, 2016
Sunday's forecast calls for breezy conditions and cold temperatures in the 30s. Winds will be from the northwest at 20 to 30 mph. The wind chill values will be very chilly and in the low 20s through most of the day. As the sun sets, wind will begin to calm.
It will be a cold start on Monday as well and any water on the roadways could refreeze during the morning commute. Highs will be warmer than Sunday with a calmer 10-15 mph wind. Highs on Monday will be in the upper 40s followed by a Tuesday in the upper 50s.
Overall, snow accumulations throughout the area were between one and three inches.
Snow Totals:
Farmville - 3.8"
Falkland - 3.0"
Ayden-Grifton - 2.5"
Greenville - 2.0"
Bethel - 2.0"
Richlands - 1.5"
Jacksonville - 1.0"
Rocky Mount - 1.0"
New Bern - 1.0"
Washington - 1.0"
Click Here to access the online Public Inspection File
Viewers with disabilities can get assistance accessing this station's FCC Public Inspection File by contacting the station with the information listed below. Questions or concerns relating to the accessibility of the FCC's online public file system should be directed to the FCC at 888-225-5322, 888-835-5322 (TTY), or email@example.com.


text:
wastewater treatment Companies in Louisiana
BioKube A/S
based in Tappernoje, DENMARK
BioKube is Biological cleaning of Wastewater. The BioKube Biological Wastewater Treatment System is designed for biological treatment of household (domestic) sewage water. We clean `grey water` water coming from the kitchen and bath and we also in the same system clean `black water` coming from the toilet. The system is designed to be connected to an existing septic tank ...
Jet Inc.
based in Cleveland, OHIO (USA)
Jet is a provider of advanced onsite wastewater treatment systems throughout the world. The Jet residential wastewater treatment plant is the cleaner, lower-odor, lower-maintenance alternative to traditional septic systems. Jet Inc. has designed dependable residential and commercial wastewater treatment systems since 1955, leading the industry with innovative design, ...
EnviroChemie GmbH
based in Rossdorf bei Darmstadt, GERMANY
Our engineers and scientists consult on, plan, build, and maintain water treatment plants that are tailored to the respective customer requirements. Plant solutions for water recycling, resource recycling, zero discharge requirements or biogas production save valuable resources and energy. We supply plants `Made in Germany` to customers around the world.
Bio-Microbics, Inc.
based in Shawnee, KANSAS (USA)
Bio-Microbics manufactures innovative, advanced wastewater treatment systems, septic system alternative products, and stormwater treatment that provide ideal solutions and water reuse opportunities for single-family & multi-family homes, clustered subdivisions, small communities and commercial properties around the world.
In-Pipe Technology Company, Inc.
based in Wood Dal, ILLINOIS (USA)
Founded in 1999, In-Pipe Technology Inc provides engineered wastewater treatment technology and services that meet the escalating challenges facing today's municipalities and industrial clients. In-Pipe Technology's patented technology and engineered solutions help customers achieve environmental compliance, eliminate noxious odors and corrosion, lessen the impact of ...
BIODISK Corporation
based in Toronto, ONTARIO (CANADA)
BIODISK Corporation is in business to provide cost effective and reliable wastewater treatment services to communities, mining camps, construction camps, remote areas.BIODISK Corp., is an industrial leader specializing in the design, manufacture, installation and operation of wastewater treatment facilities utilizing rotating biological contactors (RBCs).
Consolidated Treatment Systems, Inc (CTS)
based in Franklin, OHIO (USA)
Consolidated Treatment Systems, Inc. (CTS) is the manufacturer of Enviro-Guard, Multi-Flo and Nayadic wastewater treatment units. The company also provides materials for drip irrigation systems. Recently, CTS ventured into engineered designs, most notably in the Florida Keys, where nutrient removal is a major issue.
DELPHIN Water Systems GmbH & Co. KG
based in Hamburg, GERMANY
Delphin Water Systems GmbH & Co. KG is an international operating manufacturer of wastewater treatment plants. It was founded in 2005 by engineers specialized in wastewater technology. The aim was to design and produce small treatment plants which reduce time and effort for installation and fulfil the highest requirements of durability and environmental sustainability. ...
KROFTA Waters Technology Ltd.(KWT)
based in Budapest, HUNGARY
KWT designs and deploys water and wastewater treatment systems for most industrial and municipal applications. With more than 3,600 installations in 77 countries, KROFTA is a world leader in Potable Water Treatment, Biological Treatment and Industrial Waste Water Treatment and Recycling. Water Solutions are based on proven process designs incorporating exclusive, patented ...
based in Daejeon, SOUTH KOREA
ECODIGM, established in 1998, is a Korean company specialising in biological wastewater treatment technology which removes organic and nitrogen content from wastewater. It has over 30 patents in Korea and also has foreign patents in over ten other countries. ECODIGM's technology is innovative because it can reduce energy consumption; can save required area and ...


text:
Join AAAS. Get instant access to a global community of people who value science.
Already a member? Sign in
Support the Sciences
As a member you'll feel good knowing that you're supporting programs and initiatives that provide a voice for all of the sciences, and all scientists, everywhere. From, our recent report, "What We Know," offering a much-needed, publicly accessible overview of climate-change science, to our Speak Up for Science petition efforts in the face of sequestration, AAAS is at working to promote the value of science in the halls of government, and in the public commons, like never before.
Instantly Access Science
As a member you'll get a year's worth of Science delivered to your door (print copy) or your email inbox (digital copy). Each week, for the next 51 weeks, you'll be able to enjoy the latest news, reviews, research, and opinion from across the sciences. Online, you can browse the Science archives, with articles dating back to 1880, get access to important new articles before they appear in print, and read on the go via the Science mobile site and apps for iOS and Android devices.
Develop Your Career
As a member you will enjoy access to career development tools and information including the AAAS Career Webinar series. Focusing on topics that are vital for anyone pursuing, or thinking of pursuing, a career related to science, technology, engineering or mathematics these events are designed to help you further your career. Featuring real-world insights, and thoughtful advice from seasoned professionals, each webinar covers an important aspect of career development in great detail.


text:
Work Pants
1 Item(s)
Arborwear Pants: Men's 102224 MPL Maple Brown Canvas Tree Climber Pants
$65.00 Free Shipping CLOSEOUT $58.27 1 Review 29
The number of Rewards Points earned by Rewards Program members when purchasing this product.
Rewards Points can be used to redeem gift codes that are used as currency on a future order.
1 Item(s)
Being from an Island in the Caribbean it is very hard to find a store with quality safety products and clothing for the construction sector. After finding numerous stores on the web, I discovered only two that would ship to the Islands. After viewing the huge selections of items, it was very easy to choose Working Person store. The enormous inventory and the SUPERB customer service that is 2nd to none made a life long customer of myself and numerous individuals working on the jobsite. It is a pleasure to do business with them!!!!!"
Rick K. from IFCO Recycling


text:
May 6, 2016
TALLAHASSEE - November 17, 2011 -
The Challenger Learning Center of Tallahassee is hosting a viewing of the annual Florida State University versus University of Florida football game in the IMAX theatre on Saturday, November 26. The doors will open at 6:30 p.m. with kick-off scheduled for 7:00 p.m.
Tickets, $20, are for required purchase of two drinks and a food plate. Guests are encouraged to bring their meals into the theatre to enjoy during the game. Tickets are available at the Challenger Learning Center's box office in person or by phone, 850-645-7796. Seating is limited.
Half-time will feature football themed games and activities to keep guests entertained.
In the last 37 meetings, the series has been split 18-18-1, with a thrilling Florida State victory in 2010. With both teams looking to end their season strong, the 2011 game is not to be missed.
The Challenger Learning Center's IMAX screen is the largest in town at five stories high and 72 feet wide.
All proceeds of the event benefit the Challenger Learning Center to help fulfill the mission of creating positive learning experiences for children in our community and fostering long-term interest in math, science, engineering and technology.
Click Here to access the online Public Inspection File
Viewers with disabilities can get assistance accessing this station's FCC Public Inspection File by contacting the station with the information listed below. Questions or concerns relating to the accessibility of the FCC's online public file system should be directed to the FCC at 888-225-5322, 888-835-5322 (TTY), or firstname.lastname@example.com.


text:
Come out of the monastery for a night of fun with our Men's Monk Plus Size Costume on. The brown monastic robe and rope belt come with this set. It's sold here as a one size piece that is perfect for men up to 300 pounds and between 5'9" and 6'3 in height. Pull up the hood, clasp your arms together, and start chanting to capture the look of a real monk. Monks are men who devote themselves entirely to God. This involves leading a life of simplicity and with no romantic relationships. To become a monk, a man must take a vow of poverty, chastity, and obedience. Have your friends wear our priest and rabbi costumes to complement your men's monk costume, and go as a religious group.
Our Price: $2.97
Our Price: $10.97


text:
Please enter "what" you're searching for
Rate this business - be the first!
Rate this business
Share this business
Is this your business?
= Required Information
Business Owner: how do I remove these?
Contact: Show Number
12 Marylands Place Middleton Christchurch
Servicing this area
By submitting a review you are agreeing to our
Terms of Use,
Privacy Policy and
Review Guidelines.
Free Off-Street


text:
Take the top spot with Featured Property
- Catapult your home right to the top of the search results page for 7 days!
- Maximise interest and enquiries in that crucial first week of marketing.
- As much as 40% more interest is generated through a Featured Property.
- Your property will appear in the search results too - twice the visibility!
- The recommended price is £250, but speak to your agent as costs may vary.
Carver Residential, Darlington
14 Duke Street, Darlington, DL3 7AA
Call 01325 627350 Local call rate


text:
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (21Alive) -- Father's Day is here and many of you did nice things for dad, including sharing your photos!
For those pictures and what many of you had to say about the special day, click the video link above.
What are your thoughts CLICK HERE to leave us a "QUESTION OF THE DAY" comment.
TextCaster alerts from 21Alive.com are your defining source for instant information delivered right to your cell phone and email. It's free, easy and instant. Sign-Up Now!
Powered by Summit City Chevrolet
© Copyright 2015, A Granite Broadcasting Station. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.


text: From MICHAEL Michael Kors a stunning leather tote with a little edge and a lot of style. Magnetic snap closure, double leather handles, detachable leather shoulder strap, metal feet, hanging logo tag, silver hardware, plus lined interior with open zip pockets. Dimensions: 16"L x 5"W x 12"H. 6" handle drop and 16" shoulder strap drop.


text:
CHULA VISTA A mother accused of leaving her 4-month-old baby in a car while she went into a National City store was ordered Wednesday to stand trial on a felony charge.
Starley Cristal Geart, 25, faces one count of child endangerment and an allegation that the baby, Kaylahni, suffered great bodily injury.
The child was unconscious when she was pulled out of the car but appeared to be OK when she was examined at Rady Children's Hospital.
Chula Vista Superior Court Judge Edward P. Allard III determined that the evidence presented during the brief preliminary hearing was sufficient for Geart to stand trial.
She faces up to 12 years in prison if convicted, said prosecutor Harrison Kennedy.
Maintenance worker George Wolf testified he was on the roof of a shopping center on Plaza Boulevard the afternoon of July 24 when he noticed people gathered near a car in the parking lot. He saw security footage on his iPod that showed there was something in the back seat.
He then jumped off the roof and, with help from a police officer, pulled down a rear window to get to the baby.
She had been in the hot car about seven minutes.
National City police Officer Michael Harris testified that the baby was sweating profusely and was unresponsive when he tried to revive her. He said the infant's mother came out of a clothing store and carried the child, at the officer's direction, into the shade. Eventually, Kaylahni began to move.
The mother said she had been in the store for only a minute.
Attorney Jo Anne Tyrell argued in court that her client, who has no criminal record, learned "a very important lesson" from her mistake.
The judge denied a defense request to reduce the felony charge to a misdemeanor.


text:
Lake Metroparks has been awarded a $100,000 grant from the Cleveland Foundation for the construction of an observation tower at the agency's newest park -- Lake Erie Bluffs in Perry Township.
The new park provides visitors with access to almost two miles of undeveloped Lake Erie shoreline through two access points off of Lane Road and Clark Road.
"The Lake-Geauga Fund of the Cleveland Foundation values its long-standing partnership with Lake Metroparks," said Robert E. Eckardt, executive vice president of the Cleveland Foundation.
"This is the second centennial grant made by the Lake-Geauga Fund in recognition of our upcoming 100-year milestone in 2014. We are pleased to support all efforts that celebrate and preserve the unmatched natural resources and beauty of this region for future generations." Construction of the observation tower is scheduled to begin next spring. Total cost of the project is estimated to be approximately $200,000 to $250,000.
"Thanks to the generosity of the Cleveland Foundation, the addition of this 50-foot coastal observation tower will serve as a cornerstone of this amazing 600-acre Lake Erie Bluffs Park," said Paul Palagyi, executive director of Lake Metroparks.
"This tower will give visitors an impressive panoramic view of Lake Erie, the shoreline and the landscape of central Lake County."
"The 50-foot observation tower will be situated overlooking the lakeshore with multiple viewing platforms along a staircase that will culminate in a deck featuring 360-degree views."
"The height and location of the tower will provide visitors with a unique view of the lake and the surrounding woods, fields and wetlands along with the associated wide-range of wildlife -- particularly the large number of bald eagles that are regularly seen at the park."
"The south shore of Lake Erie is known worldwide as an important corridor for bird migration. As songbirds migrate north in spring and south in fall, large concentrations of birds can be witnessed migrating around the smallest of the Great Lakes, sticking close to the shoreline."
"The view of the lake and this amazing park is about to be raised to new heights," said Frank Polivka, president of the Lake Metroparks' Board of Park Commissioners. "Thanks in large part to the grant from the Cleveland Foundation, visitors to the park will have an amazing view our greatest natural resource - Lake Erie."


text:
this wiki
|This article concerns a game that is unreleased.
Some details may be speculative, and may turn out to be incorrect.
- "Blista" also refers to a compact city car in Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars which resembles the Blista Compact hatchback. The GTA Chinatown Wars Blista is covered under the Blista Compact article.
The Blista is a modern minivan in Grand Theft Auto III and Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories and a hatchback in Grand Theft Auto V. In III and LCS, the vehicle is found on Staunton Island and Shoreside Vale.
3D Universe
The Blista resembles a third generation Dodge Caravan LE in appearance, with the headlights and grille resembling a fourth generation Chrysler Voyager, depicted as a modern minivan in contrast to the older Moonbeam. Despite the Blista's minivan design, it can only accommodate three passengers and one driver, the same as any four-door vehicle. Its name, rather unpleasantly, sounds like a portmanteau of the words "blister" and possibly "Honda" (probably referring to the Honda Odyssey, even though it has a closer resemblance to the Dodge Caravan).
Since most pre-GTA IV era vehicles have unknown manufacturers, it is still unclear what brand the Blista is. However, there are three possibilities:
- Dinka - There exists a vehicle in Grand Theft Auto: Vice City, Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas, Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories and Grand Theft Auto IV named the Blista Compact, a small hatchback car (making it a "compact" version of the Blista). This car is made by Dinka, so it may follow that the larger Blista model would also be made by Dinka. The wheels also have Honda logos on them, but that is only because the texures are photos of a wheel from a third generation Honda Civic. This wheel also appears on every other van.
- Bravado - The Blista itself is based on a Dodge Caravan, and Bravado is Dodge's counterpart in the GTA universe.
- Vapid - In GTA IV, the Blista is absent, but a very similar vehicle named the Minivan is present. This vehicle, also based on a Dodge Caravan, is manufactured by Vapid.
During development of GTA III, the Blista was originally known as the "Space".
HD Universe
The car's design seems to be inspired by European styling featured on the Alfa Romeo 147. It may also be based on the MkVI Volkswagen Golf GTI and/or the MkIII Volkswagen Scirocco.
3D Universe
The Blista is considerably faster and more agile than its size and appearance would suggest. It is driven by a large V6 in a front wheel drive layout. This leads to a degree of understeer at higher speeds, but less than one would expect for a vehicle of its size. Remarkably, its handling statistics are very similar to the Kuruma and Taxi, two agile, front-wheel drive full-size sedans. It is possible to drift the Blista, even though it is FWD.
HD Universe
The car features wishbone supsension for the rear wheels.
(0 - 60mph / 0 - 100km/h)
|Top Speed
(mph / km/h)
|Engine Details
(Layout/Type/Decal Detail)
(Number + Type)
(Kg / lb)
Top Speed (Handling.dat)
Drivetrain (Handling.dat)
Gears (Handling.dat)
- Liberty City Memorial Stadium parking area in Belleville Park, Staunton Island.
- Asuka Kasen's Condo in Newport, Staunton Island.
- Garage behind a high rise apartment in Newport, Staunton Island. Where you did the mission Silence The Sneak
- AMCo. Petroleum Company headquarters in Torrington, Staunton Island.
- Francis International Airport parking area in Shoreside Vale.
- Apartment parking area in Wichita Gardens, Shoreside Vale.
GTA Liberty City Stories
- Liberty City Memorial Stadium Parking Area in Belleville Park, Staunton Island, Liberty City
- Apartment parking area in Wichita Gardens, Shoreside Vale, Liberty City
- Spawns frequently in Newport, Rockford, Fort Staunton and Cedar Grove
- Can spawn in traffic.
- Due to what may be a coding error, the Blista cannot be picked up by the crusher in GTA III; the game responds with "Crane cannot lift this vehicle.", despite the crane having no trouble lifting a Coach into the crusher. In GTA Liberty City Stories, the Blista is able to be crushed, although the crane cannot pick up larger vehicles. This, however, can be fixed on PC version by tweaking files.
- A vehicle resembling the Blista can be found in Rockstar North's Manhunt 2, but the front end is now more reminiscent of a Chrysler PT Cruiser.
- In Serbian, "Blista" is translated as "It's shining".
- The GTA III rendition has the same engine noise as the Landstalker, while in LCS, its engine noise is similar to low-performance cars like the Manana, Idaho, Perennial, and the Esperanto
See also
- Blista Compact, a hatchback featured in Grand Theft Auto: Vice City, Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas, Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories and Grand Theft Auto IV (where it is manufactured by Dinka). This vehicle is similar (and superior) to the Blista in its handling capabilities.
- The Vapid Minivan, a car that resembles the Dodge Caravan in Grand Theft Auto IV, filling for the absence of the Blista van.


text:
Shop Product:
Specialist interest
Specialist interest
Refine your search by adding filters below.
Click the red square to remove them. Add as many as you like.
Free weekly email packed with travel tips for major world cities, great competitions and exciting features.
The tongue-in-cheek warning next to the chugging toy train warns: 'No smoking unless you're a train'. It reflects the fun-loving character of Percy van...
© 2016 Time Out Group Ltd and Time Out Digital Ltd. All rights reserved.
All material on this site is © Time Out.


text:
Date(s) - 03/24/2014
9:00-am - 1:00-pm
Kingsport Public Library Auditorium
Free Tax Return Preparation for You by Volunteers each Monday and Friday from February 3 until April 14, 2014 from 9:00-1:00 pm in the Kingsport Public Library Auditorium. This service is on a first come basis.
The IRS Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program offers free tax help for taxpayers who qualify.
The VITA Program generally offers free tax help to people who make $52,000 or less and need assistance in preparing their own tax returns. IRS-certified volunteers provide free basic income tax return preparation with electronic filing to qualified individuals in local communities. They can inform taxpayers about special tax credits for which they may qualify such as Earned Income Tax Credit, Child Tax Credit, and Credit for the Elderly or the Disabled.


text: Can we modify the brain to prevent memory loss, lags in processing, and other signs of cognitive decline? The Synapse Project at the University of Texas at Dallas is comparing intellectual stimulation, social interaction, and exercise as potential strategies for preventing cognitive decline. Read more about the Synapse Project and related research »


text:
What is RM Cash
"Customer service is priority #1 at Rocky Mountain ATV/MC. We value our customers and strive to be the best shopping experience- when you buy from us, you are buying lifetime service."
-Dan Thomas, CEO and Founder
We take pride in offering no hassle returns. In the event of a return, please call, email or chat with us to receive a solution to the problem. For apparel that doesn't fit quite right, Click here to see our Fit Guaranteed Program.
We will stand behind all products we sell with regards to manufacturing defects in workmanship and material. Most products are limited to the manufacturer's warranty. However, we will do everything in our power to take care of the problem.
Each review submitted enters you into a $100 gift card monthly drawing, and a $500 gift card quarterly drawing!
Comments On Nov 19, 2012:Make sure all the screws are tight before you go for your first ride. The first ride out I lost the screw which holds the back piece together. Was not happy, But tightened em all down and havent had a problem since.
Was this review helpful?
Comments On Sep 19, 2012:first day with it I lost a few screws all over Moab. I was pretty ticked off. I took it apart and locktited all the screws and haven't had any issues since. It is comfortable and covers well. I ride a fair bit of woods and trees can beat your arms and shoulders. I have taken a few pretty decent falls with it and had held up great. I would but it again. Its also pretty adjustable which is handy.
Was this review helpful?
Comments On Apr 12, 2012:love it, goes perfect with my rockstar helmet, ive had 2 hard crashes with it and the only thing thats happened is the sleeve stickers fell off,has lasted me a year and is still purty id buy it again for the price
Was this review helpful?
Comments On Feb 13, 2011:this thing is put together with aluminum type screws, looks great until one falls out and the shoulder isnt attachached to the chest pad anymore. I got this for Christmas and put it on today for the first ride. it lasted about 10 min. I think its going to be hard to find the screw in the 12 acre field, what do you think ?
Was this review helpful?
Comments On Sep 20, 2010:This is a very light chest pertector. It dosnt feel like you are wearing one at all. Before you use it locktight all the aluminum bolts Or they WILL fall out. DO not over tighten bolts I cracked a sholder gaurd. But i still love it works well and has held up well to crashes.
Was this review helpful?
Comments On Jan 27, 2010:Great product but does not fit my Alpine Stars Brace. I bought this because the advertising says it accommodates neck braces but it doesn't.
Additional Comments On Jan 29, 2010:It fits my Alpine Stars neckbrace after some adjustment. Initially I thought it didn't but I didn't notice the adjustment available. Very happy now.
Was this review helpful?


text:
CarlyADLFollow CarlyADL
25-year-old Female living in Adelaide, South Australia Australia
My names Carly im 21 and im Australian! all i ever think about is travelling. Im out there i love to surf and work out, im lots of fun love to drink and party too :) Been over Asia and new Zealand, just conquered Europe and loved it, uk too next stop Vietnam :) Meet you in the future
Level 3 Traveler
3 tours
7 countries
Following 0 people
Followed by 0 people


text:
The Power of Independent Thinking
Kyle Marchini on the Edgington Post
Recorded: Tuesday, July 10, 2012
Mark Edge of the Edgington Post/Free Talk Live interviews Kyle Marchini regarding the Independent Institutes The Challenge of Liberty 2012 Summer Seminars for Students.
View videos and more information about the Summer Seminars.
Experts: Kyle MarchiniType: RadioIssues: Defense and Foreign Policy, Free Market Economics, Terrorism and National Crises
New Directions for Peace and Security
Recorded: Tuesday, November 6, 2007
Part 1 |
Part 2
Part 3
Part 4
Part 5
Part 6
For more than a century U.S. foreign policywhether conducted by Democrats or Republicanshas been based on the assumption that Americans interests are served best by intervening abroad to secure markets, fight potential enemies far from American shores, or engage in democratic nation building. But, what is the record of such policies, including now in Iraq?
Experts: Carl P. Close, Jeffrey Rogers Hummel, James L. Payne, Edward P. StringhamType: Independent Institute EventIssues: Defense and Foreign Policy


text:
Tracy, Scioscia Managers of the Year
Manager of the Year
*My vote
National League
*Jim Tracy, Colorado – There wasn't a better manager during the season's second half, and the Rocks nearly overcame a 15-game deficit to win the division against the Dodgers in the West.
Joe Torre, Los Angeles – A division title despite the Manny debacle and the rash of injuries, especially felt on the pitching staff. Classic Torre all the way.
Tony LaRussa, St. Louis – Kept a Mod Podge group in contention until the trade deadline. It was all beautiful baseball from there, until the postseason, of course!
American League
*Mike Scioscia, Los Angeles – With sky-high expectations Scioscia delivered a 97-win season and division title. The tragic death of Nick Adenhart would have ended the season early had it not been for the skipper's leadership.
Ron Gardenhire, Minnesota – The Twins had no business winning the Central, especially after the loss of Justin Morneau. The fight and determination to catch Detroit can't be ignored, either.
Ron Washington, Texas – The Rangers are division champs had they played in the AL Central. Instead, they competed with the Halos until the final month of the season. Washington may not win the hardware, but he's earned another year at the helm in Texas.


text:
The Power of Independent Thinking
Jonathan Bean on the History of Racial Segregation
Recorded: Thursday, January 12, 2012
Research Fellow Jonathan Bean engages with John Stossel of Fox Business Networks Stossel on positive market influences toward racial integration in America.
Experts: Jonathan BeanType: TelevisionIssues: Business, Civil Liberties/ Human Rights, Culture/ Society, Economic History and Development (U.S.), Political Ideology and Philosophy, Politics, Race Issues
Jeffrey A. Miron on Legalizing Drugs
Recorded: Friday, November 20, 2009
Originally aired on 11/20/09 on FoxBusiness.com Live. Jeffrey A. Miron, Research Fellow at the Independent Institute and author of Drug War Crimes, argues in favor of legalizing marijuana and other drugs in the U.S.
Experts: Jeffrey A. MironType: TelevisionIssues: Crime, Criminal Justice/ Prisons, Drugs (Illicit)


text:
Portray a king from the bible by dressing up in this authentic ensemble. The Biblical King Men's Costume comes with a robe, overcoat, belt and crown. The robe is long, white, designed with gold trimming along the bottom. The purple over coat is the length of the robe and is trimmed with gold along the hemline in the middle and around the cuffs of the sleeves. This costume comes with a gold belt that will fit around your waist and finished with a golden crown head piece to give you that royal appearance. Become one of the famous biblical kings such as King Saul, King Solomon, or King David when you wear this costume. So whether you are in a church play or a holy pageant this is the perfect ensemble for the occasion.
Our Price: $28.97
Our Price: $19.97
Our Price: $10.97
Our Price: $31.96