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Ceridian-UCLA Pulse of Commerce Index is down 1.2 percent in August
September 13, 2011
The uneven trajectory of the economic recovery was highlighted once again in the most recent edition of the Ceridian-UCLA Pulse of Commerce Index (PCI) Index.
The PCI was down 1.2 percent in August, following a 0.2 percent slide in July. The PCI was up 1.0 percent in June, following consecutive declines in April and May. Aside from June the only other month in which the PCI has showed growth was March, which was up 2.7 percent.
The PCI has been down in 9 of the last 14 months, and on an annual basis August was up 0.4 percent compared to August 2010. The report's authors noted that the PCI has shown annual growth on a monthly basis going back to January 2010, with the only exception being May 2011. And over the last four months the annual increase has been below 1.0 percent compared to annual growth of 3 percent or more throughout the first four months of 2011.
The PCI, according to Ceridian and UCLA, is based on an analysis of real-time diesel fuel consumption data from over-the-road trucking and is tracked by Ceridian, a provider of electronic and stored value card payment services. The PCI data is accumulated by analyzing Ceridian's electronic card payment data that captures the location and volume of diesel fuel being purchased by trucking companies. It is based on real-time diesel fuel purchases using a Ceridian card by over the road truckers at more than 7,000 locations across the United States.
The PCI also closely tracks the Federal Reserve's Industrial Production data as well as GDP growth. For July, it is calling for industrial production to be flat. The Fed's initial July release came in at 0.9 percent, and August is projected to be down 0.26 percent, with the number slated for release on September 15.
"This results of this report range between bad and worse; this was a very disappointing number," said Ed Leamer, chief PCI economist and director of the UCLA Anderson Forecast, in an interview.
Using history as a guide, Leamer explained the same sort of struggling economy was intact in 2003, with uncertain and wobbly economic growth also occurring at that time. But this period eventually gave way to the housing boom which helped to re-start the economy.
And he said a similar situation arose on 1990, when the economy was in a stall-speed mode, which preceded the end of a recession in the form of a jobless recovery.
"The economy has been stumbling forward for a while now," said Leamer. "August is one of the three peak months as far as trucking is concerned [with June and October being the others] so this is a reflection of manufacturers and retailers indicating that the economy is not doing well, as their supply chains are not growing in a way that resembles a rapidly growing economy. It is very troubling."
Looking at GDP numbers for the first half of 2011, which are very low, Leamer said the primary reason for that is lack consumer spending as well as low durable and non-durable orders, too, coupled with weak state and local government. The business side, compared to these things looks fairly normal in terms of contribution to GDP.
A lot of the prolonged economic weakness is directly related to frugal consumers.
"We still have a troubled and worried consumer, meaning that a large amount of Americans were spending more than they earned over the last decade or two," he said. "It is only natural that consumers are doing some belt-tightening; that is a good thing. But while that is happening they are not the locomotive that is pulling the economy forward."
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1951 Chevrolet Sport Coupe Project - Project '51 For 15K Part 4: Stop and GoWritten by on June 1, 2011 Project '51 gets a crossmember and master cylinder install
After a slight hiatus, we're happy to show you the progress we're making on our '51 Chevy Sport Coupe. Our wrenching bonanza took a back seat to work commitments, moving homes, holidays, etc. you understand. But we've never stopped thinking about the next updates to our project. In this fourth installment where you'll see how we plan to make the '51 shift and stop.
First, let's take a moment to recap our goal and other modifications we've completed. The end goal is to build a reliable, comfortable cruiser. It might not be pretty at first, but it is something we want to feel confident about while motoring the family around to cruises. The budget is maxed at $15,000 total (which we really want to beat by a lot). To date, we're just over $5,400, including the $2,750 we paid for the car. So far we've nearly doubled that as we treated the front and rear suspension to complete upgrades from Chassis Engineering to the tune of $2,604. So far so good.
This month we center on the transmission mount and the master cylinder. Our plans are to run a used small-block Chevy with a TH350 automatic transmission, simply because they were available and cheap. We're going to be mounting the engine with parts from Chassis Engineering so we searched for a new transmission mount. One of the Street Rodder readers following this project suggested that we take a look at Walton Fabrication. After surfing around their site and making a call, we decided to try one of their crossmember kits.
The Walton crossmember is constructed of 1-3/4-inch tubing and is designed as a bolt-in, though they do recommend a couple small welds to the original K-members to add chassis rigidity. We also liked the idea that one crossmember could be used with several transmissions. To fit our budget, we're starting with a simple three-speed automatic, but down the road we may want to upgrade to an overdrive and the Walton mount gives us the opportunity for the swap. Speaking of budget, the Walton kit was a value at $169.95. This system allows for the swap, plus we can get the trans in and out without pulling the engine.
Installation of the crossmember was straightforward as we cut and ground out the rivets of the original unit, and bolted the new one in place. The welding that is recommended is right where the K-member support brackets come down and meet the Walton unit. They still bolt together, but the finish welding will add to the overall strength of the chassis. We'll wait to weld everything together once the engine and trans is fit in place.
As for braking, we wanted to keep the floor-mounted throttle and brake pedals so we set about looking for a frame-mount master cylinder bracket. We reached out across the country to the Connecticut-based team at Engineered Components and they answered our needs. First, they had the exact bracket for our '51 Chevy. Second, they also recommend the specific dual reservoir master cylinder we needed to work with our Nova drum brakes and the new manual front discs of the CE frontend. It's important to note that there are several different master cylinders to select from depending on the brakes you're using, so be sure to have the answers when you call.
With the master cylinder installed the next big part of the puzzle is running brake lines and hoses. That's proving to take longer than it did installing both the crossmember and the master cylinder. Remember that bending brake lines is like wiring, it takes patience to do the job right. We located brake hoses that fit well from the calipers to the frame, after some trial and trades at the local parts store, and spent about $100 in hard lines, a proportioning valve, and brake switch. We're taking our time on the plumbing and so far, so good.
With these additions to the '51, we're just under $6,000 for a full suspension and brake upgrade. Next up we'll be spending some cash on tires and a drivetrain with items such as steering, wiring, glass, and more coming soon.
Project 51 for 15K
|'51 Chevy Business Coupe
|Chassis Engineering
Front suspension
|Rear suspension
|Brake lines, hoses
|Proportioning valve
|Brake switch
|Walton crossmember
|Engineered components
Master cylinder
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Running tab: We're skimming just under $6,000 into our project and we're feeling pretty good. The next big move will be sliding the engine and trans in place followed by figuring out a way to use the stock column with the new rack-and-pinion steering.
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The crossmember bolts in place similar to the original piece. Before our trial fit, we had to drill all of the rivet holes out to 25/64 inch. Walton supplies all new hardware, including locking nuts.The K-member support legs bolt to the brackets of the Walton unit. They also recommend tapping the flat extension tabs of the stock legs up to the new mount and welding the two together. We'll wait for final assembly before the welder is plugged in.With the crossmember in place, you can see that its design and construction will not only make installing our new small-block and trans easier, but it will also add strength to the frame.The mounting plate is the key to accepting a wide range of GM automatic transmissions. The TH350 requires the plate to be installed in the front holes while the overdrive trans uses the rear mounts as shown. (Since we're using a TH350, the mount will be moved forward.)It was time to step away from rivets and get going on the brakes. Since we're retaining the factory floor mount pedals, we chose a master cylinder mounting bracket kit from Engineered Components.Once again, it was out with the old and in with the new. We removed the intermediate pedal bracket from the pedal itself and then removed the original master cylinder assembly.Once again, it was out with the old and in with the new. We removed the intermediate pedal bracket from the pedal itself and then removed the original master cylinder assembly.We checked how nicely the Engineered Components bracket and master cylinder assembled before we bolted it out of sight and under the car.
The bracket simply mounts to the chassis in the same location as the original equipment. Once the bracket was retained, the master cylinder was installed.The master cylinder, pushrod, and intermediate pedal assembly all came together. The pushrod is adjustable and everything aligned with the factory pedal. You can use the factory hole in the floor to fill the master cylinder. Next up on the brakes project list is to start bending hard lines.

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I'm not sure I can speak highly enough about "Return of the Kettlebell." Maybe it's the little things, like how we are walked through the squat with pictures that answer so many questions for the novice or the several pages dedicated to the Hip Flexor stretch. Honestly, the devil is in the…Read More
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Return of the Kettlebell 's protocols were born from Pavel's insights while training elite power athletes. Several champions made astonishing, almost mysterious, strength and muscle gains—at least two broke new powerlifting world records—thanks to kettlebell training. Pavel decided to reverse engineer this "What the Hell" effect experienced by the champions—so all others could benefit from their success.
Return of the Kettlebell presents the final fruit of Pavel's research—combining the very best of ancient lifting wisdom with modern day scientific breakthroughs.
Central to Pavel's new program for explosive muscle gain is the skillful use of double kettlebells. Discover smokers like the Double Clean, classic strength builders like the Double Snatch and Double Press and enjoy the supreme intensity of the Double Clean and Jerk.
But just mastering the double kettlebell methods alone will hardly take you to the Promised Land of consistent, long-lasting and massive muscle gain. And here's where Pavel delivers the key plans and training schedules, designed according to the breakthrough Russian "block system"—plus a slew of vital tips—to ensure you continue to gain and gain and gain.
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"Pavel is the reason I started using kettlebell exercises with all my clients so I was anxious to get my hands on Return of the Kettlebell. Pavel, as always, gets straight to the point with his concise, logical, and entertaining writing style. The pictures perfectly depict what you should and shouldn't do to master these awesomely explosive lifts. The book is loaded with tips, tricks, and proven training principles that will supercharge your body and performance."
"I have used kettlebells in my program for years with fantastic results. The combination of movements provide the professional athlete with a unique challenge available from no other piece of equipment. I have followed Pavel's principles in designing my training systems, now with Return of the Kettlebell book and DVD you can take your training to the next level. The guidelines outlined in the DVD and companion book are ideal for athletes who must be strong and explosive. The book has excellent program design hints that allow you to adapt the training to the specific goals you seek. The book and DVD are a STRONG combination that everyone should have in their own personal strength and conditioning library."
"So you've mastered the Enter the Kettlebell Rite of Passage...200 x 24kg snatches and a 1/2 bodyweight press. What's next? Return of the Kettlebell, if you have what it takes.
ETK outlined a program utilizing one-arm kettlebell exercises and a test, which when passed separated the men from the boys, the women from the girls. Return of the Kettlebelldoubles the pain and doubles the fun with double kettlebell clean and jerks, snatches, front squats, presses, deadlifts and the Viking Push Press. The RTK program for size, strength and power is a unique and challenging protocol that will further clarify the RKC gene pool.
When I first saw the program, I asked Pavel, "Who is this program directed towards? It is really innovative and it is really tough and I really think it would kill me!!' Chief Instructor replied, "Comrade Randy, this program is only for those who desire to be real kettlebell studs. It is not for everyone.' And so it isn't.
And that is the RTK challenge in a nutshell. Is it for you? Do you want to be a real kettlebell strong man or strong woman? If so, then be careful what you wish for: the Return of the Kettlebell will give you as much you can handle and more."
"If I say, that I"ve been impressed, reading Pavel's new book, that would be an understatement. I found Return of the Kettlebell highly explosive itself. And I literally mean it, because this book delivered what should be essential not only for a fitness enthusiast, but for every athlete who wishes to achieve their highest potential in their sport activities.
I would also recommend this book for athletic coaches working with teams and preparing them for competitions, not only for amateurs, but also professional athletes.
When we talking about explosiveness, we usually assume fast means speed, and speed is essential for many sports. Speed is King, as the old proverb puts it. And this is a major red line of this book. If you really want to achieve a positive result, while training in sports like basketball, football, volleyball, track and field, then this book for you.
What I like the most about Return of the Kettlebell is that it is also a functional book, charted with a well designed progression plan, without fluff bringing you directly from point A to point B, and this is exactly what you paid for—no funny games!
One more time Pavel has proved that the kettlebell is a great tool for achieving maximum results, either in training for strength, strength endurance, speed strength, or explosiveness.
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"After 30 years in the game I'm still always amazed by what Pavel manages to create. Pavel is a minimalist who is also a seeker. Just when you think you need to move on to the "next cool thing' to make progress, Pavel reminds you how much potential there is in really digging into the stuff that works. His ability to synthesize hardcore, old school kettlebell work, the latest research, and innovative training templates always gets me fired up to head into the basement to train. They say, "growing old is not for sissies'; Pavel's work is a big part of living that creed for me."
I'm not sure I can speak highly enough about "Return of the Kettlebell." Maybe it's the little things, like how we are walked through the squat with pictures that answer so many questions for the novice or the several pages dedicated to the Hip Flexor stretch. Honestly, the devil is in the details when it comes to working the hips and shoulders and the RKC system is clearly miles ahead of anybody else when it comes to exacting explanations of how to deal with the "four knots." It could be the "big things." I never thought much of Double Kettlebell Cleans because I have such a history with the O lifts. Maybe, just maybe, it could be because I never did them right! Something as simply as the "V" position changes the lift forever and, if you need to be gassed, go right ahead and do a set of ten. Not enough, add some Front Squats.I'm not sure most people reading the book will understand the challenge of the training system outlined. A double snatch followed by double presses followed by Front Squats? Good luck!There is not enough hyperbole in my body to express how much I like this book. We are at an amazing time in the community. The new "Kettlebells from the Ground Up," Kenneth's new V02 Max book and this book and DVD show the maturation of the RKC. It is not enough to just get people tired...any fool can do that! It is important to manage rest period with effort, proper alignment, proper tools, proper load and a systematic approach to whatever goal is in the sights. ROTK is now the standard, the very high standard, of what to expect in the RKC texts. To say that this work is "amazing" is an understatement. Anyone who plays with kbells must use this book as a resource. Completing the program and goals set in this book is a worthy fight for any man.
As always, Pavel does an amazing job explaining, demonstrating, and doing all the program design. The block training is brilliant in its simplicity and double KBs is all I use now. I was on the fence whether or not to order this book, with so many other incredible options from Dragon Door, but I fully believe I made the right choice, as I continue to grind and grow.
Pavel hits another home run with his new book "Return of the Kettlebell". I shouldn't,nor should anyone, be surprised at this considering the his already state of the art and groundbreaking body of work but here he goes again, covering new ground and teaching us all that the applications of the kettlebell are much deeper than anyone ever thought. One of the main things that differentiates Pavel and the RKC from every other 'wanna be' kettlebell course or book is that the man understands the bell is a tool and HOW one uses it is the key to creating an almost unlimited array of training gains, from insane cardiovasuclar endurance to, now, incredible muscle growth, all with the same basic tool. Using the key principles of the RKC, just in new configurations, Pavel teaches us how to 'muscle up' with double bell work, overload eccentrics and how to use explosive power as well as high tension to get the job done and build some serious muscle. When powerlifing squat god Donnie Thompson says double bell front squats make him work then ALL should listen! Bravo Pavel, again, for leading the charge of the bleeding edge of the state of the art. No matter what the training goal, Pavel has a kettlebell solution that WORKS. Get this book and dvd! Rif
now Pavel sets the standard from man to monster in his new and absolutely magnificient book Return of the Kettlebell. If Enter the kettlebell gave you the strength and physique of Spiderman then Return of the Kettlebell will make your skin green and turn you into a copy of Dr. Bruce Banner's alter ego.Pavel has outdone himself and laid out the plan for explosive muscle gains and extraordinary strength- only one thing is required of you if you chose to follow the path.. you gotta have the heart to follow it through... just be careful you don't Incredibly HULK your shirt in the process :)
Got the dvd first. Left me with a couple of questions. Found them in the Return to the Kettlebell book. Actually like the book better but than I just prefer the book format for the kettlebell stuff. Been doing the grind program, trying 73#and 53# mismatched for 5(12345) tonight. 3rd workout and I'm already feeling the difference. The book covers in greater detail, has the reasoning behind and answers questions not covered in the dvd. If you had to make a choice and your competent with doubles work get the book first.
The concise presentation of wisdom is truly a thing of beauty and Pavel's books are like Forrest Gump's Box of Chocolates. You never know what you're going to get until you bite in but because it's Pavel, you know it is going to be good. The Return of the Kettlebell adds another flavor to the box. RTK tastes good and is satisfying on many levels. Besides the exercises and workouts, there is a tapestry storytelling that entertains and exercise physilogy that educates; all of which serves to draw you deeper into the hard-style Kettlebell culture and the fans the flame of desire to excel and test your limits.
Of special interest to me was the discussion of strength & conditioning KB training versus competition KB training. Pavel's presentation was intellectually fair, balanced and very informative. The take-home point was that training strategies are goal dependent and must be viewed in the context of the individual's needs and desires. For what is "right", for what is "best", the answer is, "It depends". You decide but make your decision from a position of informed strength. Pavel's words will help you make better decisions about clarifying your goals and finding your pathway to them.
Years ago, on the last afternoon of a RKC certification, Pavel walked by me while I was doing double jerks. I saw him out of the corner of my eye turn and walk back toward me and he said, "You know, Rick, this is not about Kettlebells, it's about strength". I couldn't help but to smile. How Zen like. Strength skills and techniques? Strength of will and purpose? Deep inner strength? Well, I guess it all depends. You decide, after you read the book.
Shortly after the release of this book, I was in search of a program to use after I completed the "Rite of Passage". I ordered RTK and decided to start practicing the drills. I liked it so much that I started using them exclusively. In order to get the most from the program I did the progressions as specified for 12 weeks. In that time frame I quickly put on about 7 pounds of muscle. Mostly on my upper back and shoulders. All while eating at maintenance calories.
If you want to increase your pressing strength, this book is your ticket!
If size and strength are what you're after this is the program for you. Pavel is a genius. He has once again laid out the ground work and given you a program that is spot on and second to none. The program is very well explained and illustrated and if followed will get you the results you are looking for. You will need to be well driven and narrow minded with specific goals. When I started RTK I had a goal of putting on 15 lbs. in 4 months. Well I've already put on 10 lbs. in 4 weeks. And I have a long way to go with my volume. I look forward to the challenge of RTK and where I will be in 4 months. If you follow the template, eat and sleep you can't go wrong with this prgram. Can't wait to walk through walls. Thanks again Chief Instructor.
As a casual read, this is a fantastic book and anyone will benefit from the knowledge shared. But, for the serious student of the "Iron Game" this book (like all of Pavel's) deserves multiple reads. The details and training gems contained in this book are numerous and invaluable. It's not about the sets and reps, it's about the technique and application. Using the lessons taught in this book will definitely pack dense athletic muscle on your frame. Don't cheat yourself, earn it with ETK and then apply RTK. You will get results.
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The Bruins keep winning and it is driving Null, NHLOA, Tainted Cup et all crazy.
He keeps starting and posting on his own threads. What a laugh.
He doesn't know what to do.
What will he do when Boston wins the 3rd game?
I know what he'll do when Bruins win the Cup - shoot himself.
If he doesn't, then he's a staffer with The Globe. How else can you explain all these idiot reincarnations. He must be working for the Globe - no question about it. They are permiting this to continue.
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Auburn Hills, MI (Sports Network) - Tayshaun Prince scored 20 points and hit
the go-ahead free throws with 10.9 seconds left as the Detroit Pistons edged
the Milwaukee Bucks, 96-94, at the Palace of Auburn Hills.
Greg Monroe posted 14 points and 10 rebounds and Jason Maxiell also recorded a
double-double for Detroit, which squandered an 11-point advantage with 5 1/2
minutes left before rallying down the stretch for its fourth win in the last
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Maxiell finished with 10 points and 10 boards.
Milwaukee took its first lead of the night on Monta Ellis' jumper with 1:06
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Ellis poured in 30 points while dishing out nine assists in Milwaukee's
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Spectra Chrome Window Frames - Chrome Sweet Chrome ... Or Not, As We'll Show You!Written by on May 1, 2011
One of the biggest expenses incurred when building a traditional rod or custom, excluding paint, has to be stepping up to pay for chrome plating. There's no getting away from the fact that items like bumpers, grilles, and trim have to be chromed for that period look, though some items are available from the aftermarket already plated, such as bumpers.
One group of parts that always look good and period correct when dipped in the chrome vat are interior window frames. However, metal-finishing them after they're cut down to fit a roof that's been chopped is a time-consuming task. Completely disproportionate to the final appearance, they contribute a small part of the overall "look" that is only appreciated by those who have performed a similar operation. There's an easier way though, as we discovered when we talked to Spectra Chrome.
This is an electro-plating process as with traditional chroming, yet not strictly a painting process either. We were blown away when we witnessed the application firsthand, actually standing in the spray booth at Creations N' Chrome and watching as proprietor Gary Watson took the rear side window frames for our project '49 Chevy from gray primer to chrome-like appearance over the course of a day.
The advantage of the Spectra Chrome process is that up until the actual application of the final coats, the preparation of the parts is identical to any regular paintjob. The process can be applied over body filler, so long as a catalyzed primer is used. With this sanded to an 800-grit finish, just as you would for any basecoat/clearcoat application, a specially formulated white basecoat is applied, then baked on for two hours. This provides a high-gloss reactive surface to which the metal spray bonds, though it can absolutely not be touched once applied.
The metal spray process that follows consists of two water-based solutions sprayed simultaneously, using a dual-nozzle gun. These solutions mix and react as they exit the gun's nozzles, creating a fine mist of real silver that deposits over the basecoated surface. This is followed after another couple hours of drying time followed by a clearcoat. Transparent colors, such as candies, can be added to the clearcoat, though we opted for the straight chrome finish.
While much more environmentally friendly than conventional chrome plating, the obvious advantages for the end user are that not only can the process be applied over body filler, but the part to be plated doesn't even have to be made of metal! While at Creations N' Chrome we saw plastic and even wooden items being coated. Spectra Chrome advertises that the process is perfect for pitted pot metal parts, such as trim pieces, badges, door handles, and hood ornaments from '50s and '60s cars-and indeed it is, especially as these parts invariably can't be rechromed, but the possibilities are almost endless. How about molding your own grille from fiberglass and then having it chromed?
We were impressed with our finished window frames, though of course we had to cut them down and prep them before Creations N' Chrome could work their magic. Here's how they went from rusty stock parts to chromed masterpieces.
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With new glass cut to size, I cut down the old rubbers, though I have new ones to which I'll repeat the process when it comes time to finally assemble the '49.Cut down, and with relief cuts made at the corner to enable me to bend it to suit the angled B-pillars, this first section was screwed in place.With the stock window frame sand-blasted and held in place against the window rubber, I marked where it would be cut to form the lower front corner or the chopped version.Repeating the process, you can see how more relief cuts were required to achieve the correct B-pillar angle.Some work was required to align the edges, as the frames are tapered along all sides, and removing sections resulted in misalignment. A cold chisel was used to work the metal until the edges lined up.
Finished and with the welds dressed, the frame was screwed in place to check its fitment before moving onto the body filler stage.Though I'd sandblasted the frames, to provide a good key for the body filler I sanded them with 80-grit paper.The basecoat for the Spectra Chrome process requires a catalyzed primer, so I used two-stage urethane primer from Summit Racing to coat the frames. As their return edges will show once fitted in the car, I supported them off the workbench to allow access from underneath.A flat file was used on all the return edges, which are visible on the finished frame, and hold the upholstery in place. Note the long weld that has been ground down. This was required where I split and widened one section of the lower frame in order to align the edges at one point.I used a countersink tool in a hand drill to provide uniform recesses for the mounting screws in the areas where filler surrounded the original holes.Following a guidecoat, the frames were wet-sanded first with 400-grit, then 800-grit, paying particular attention to not breaking through the primer anywhere, as per my instructions from Gary Watson at Creations N' Chrome. This is particularly important if the Spectra Chrome basecoat is to adhere properly. Of course you can leave all this prepwork to them!
While their chrome process is applied in a conventional spray booth, this rolling spray table basin is used inside the booth, as it incorporates the pressure tanks and spray guns, as well as a turntable on which the part to be coated is mounted. To the right are a couple of similar systems minus the spray table. Creations N' Chrome is not only a training facility for Spectra Chrome, but also the West Coast distributor for their products.The third step was the most interesting, as it's where the component gun was used to apply the silver nitrate. First the surface turned brown, then blue then took on a chrome-like appearance before our eyes. It was truly amazing to someone used to applying regular paint, especially as each step appeared to be like spraying water onto the window frame!Inside these small bottles are the magic potions that make it all happen. The basecoat on the left is the secret to the reflective quality of the end product; the green, white, and red labeled bottles contain the silvering solutions that are added to deionized water at specific mix ratios.My window frames were supported above the surface of a turntable using cut-down paint mixing sticks attached using a hot glue gun, blown clean, and thoroughly wiped with a tack cloth prior to the basecoat being applied.As can be seen in image 21, there are four guns used in the process. First a sensitizer solution was sprayed onto the part to be coated, which acts as a wetting agent. This was then rinsed with deionized water.The final step was to rinse again with deionized water, before the window frame was dried using compressed air.
By adding different toners to the clearcoat, all sorts of effects can be achieved. Here's just a sample of some of the colors available using the chrome as a base.Here's a perfect example of precisely what Spectra Chrome is ideal for, as pot metal parts like this can't be chrome plated in the traditional manner, but they can be sand-blasted, filled, primed, and coated with Spectra Chrome.Here's the finished passenger side frame installed in the Chevy. At this point it can be treated like any regular painted part, and can be color-sanded and buffed if desired.


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HUTCHINSON, Kan. – The Iowa State men's golf team placed ninth at the Big 12 Championship with a three-round 904 total at Prairie Dunes Country Club in Hutchinson, Kan.
Texas won the team title at 859, four shots better than Oklahoma State (863).
Iowa State star Scott Fernandez fired a 73 this afternoon to tie for seventh in the medalist race at 217 (72-72-73). Fernandez shot a 40 on his first nine holes, but rallied to card a 2-under-33 in the final nine en route to his eighth top-10 performance in nine tournaments this season.
Fernandez, who was named to the Palmer Cup on Monday, is just the third Cyclone in school history to place in the top-10 at the Big 12 Championship (Chris Baker, 2005; Donnie Teeter, 1997). He was named to the Big 12 All-Tournament team.
Sam Daley tied for 31st at 228 (75-73-80).
This concludes Iowa State's regular season. Fernandez is a virtual lock to make postseason as an individual pick to a NCAA Regional.
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1. Texas 290-281-288=859
2. Oklahoma State 285-292-286=863
3. Oklahoma 296-293-280=869
5. Kansas State 291-298-302=891
6. Baylor 297-292-306=895
7. Texas Tech 303-294-300=897
8. Kansas 289-308-302=899
9. Iowa State 306-289-309=904
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T7. Scott Fernandez 72-72-73=217
T31. Sam Daley 75-73-80=228
T36. Zach Steffen 77-75-78=230
42. Duncan Croudis 85-71-78=234
45. Collin Foster 82-73-86=241
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Who will save us from debt lock?
Today's word of Republican capitulation on the "clean" debt increase might be defensible as don't-rock-the-boat political strategy for 2014, but it's pretty sad from a philosophical standpoint. All the Beltway solons agree that compelling even the tiniest bit of spending restraint in exchange for another debt hike is impossible. It would be a costly political conflict leading to shutdown brinksmanship, said to be a sure | Read More »


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Irvine Welsh's Skagboys is the concluding part (we assume) of his most epic and well-known tale - that of the heroin addicted, psychopathic Edinburgh friends Renton, Sickboy, Spud and Begbie.
Above all else it's truly a novel for Welsh's fans - those who can't get enough of the gang they first met in Trainspotting 20 years ago, for whom the idea of a prequel is, well, jist pure barey Catboy, ken?
To mark its release, we've put together a fiendish quiz that encompasses Welsh's novels, short stories and his own life to separate the part-time fans from the true die hards.
Naturally, it contains some bad language. Good luck...
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Assistant Secretary Eric P. Schwartz
Grace Under Fire Film Screening
June 2, 2010 1:00PM
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Thank you for joining us for the screening of the documentary film, Grace Under Fire. It is a great honor to have the star of the film, Dr. Grace Kodindo, with us today, as well as all of you. I want to recognize the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) and all of the organizations that participate in the Reproductive Health Access, Information and Services (RAISE) Initiative led by Columbia University and Marie Stopes International, for making the production and screening of this film possible.
The film highlights a wide range of reproductive health challenges that prevail in crisis settings, including the unmet need for family planning; shocking levels of maternal death and disability; widespread sexually transmitted infections, including HIV/AIDS; and a lack of services for survivors of sexual violence.
All of these are devastating symptoms of widespread and continued gender inequality.
Dr. Grace Kodindo meets with Yvonne Salama, a young rape survivor in the DRC whose courageous participation in
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For far too many women and girls, violence, insecurity and discrimination are daily realities. There are plenty of examples of negative trends, from the reemergence of the Taliban's stranglehold on women's autonomy in Afghanistan and Pakistan, to the unabated use of rape as a weapon of war in the Great Lakes region of Africa. Most recently, the tragic earthquake in Haiti made the long-standing vulnerabilities of women and girls in that country all the more stark.
But there are also stories of hope and courage, which you'll hear today from people working on the frontlines of places like these, including Dr. Grace Kodindo, whose energy and commitment are a source of inspiration to us all.
And throughout the world, there are men and boys who are standing in solidarity with their sisters, mothers and wives, and recognizing, as Secretary Clinton has long said, that women's rights are human rights.
The Obama administration has made clear its commitment to promoting gender equality and empowering women and girls. For our Bureau, this means continuing our efforts to mainstream gender issues into our programming in humanitarian settings and in our institutional relationships with UN and non-governmental organization (NGO) partners. We will seek to enhance our work to prevent and respond to gender-based violence, including violence directed at individuals because of their sexual orientation or gender identity. We will continue to assess the impact on and inclusion of women and girls in every program and project we fund. And we will work to ensure the participation of displaced women and girls in peace building initiatives and other political and security processes.
The link between reproductive health and rights and the empowerment of women and girls is clear. When women and girls are free from sexual coercion and violence, and when they can make informed choices about the number, timing and spacing of their children, they are better able to participate fully in the social, political, and economic life of their communities. The landmark International Conference on Population and Development (ICPD), held in Cairo in 1994 produced a critical global consensus on these issues, when 179 nations affirmed the important connection between women's reproductive health and rights, and sustainable development and global health.
Through the dedicated and inspiring work of so many of you here, the goals we set at Cairo are within reach. But as the film demonstrates powerfully, millions of women and girls, as well as men and boys, remain disempowered because they are unable to access vital services and information.
Achieving the goals outlined at Cairo is central to our foreign policy and foreign assistance programming. Our Bureau recently convened officials in our government to examine how the U.S. delivers reproductive health care services and commodities in conflict settings. We are looking for gaps in programming, areas for improved service delivery, and ways to ensure our efforts focus on the areas of greatest need. We are also communicating clearly within the U.S. government and with our multilateral partners that reproductive health care must be a frontline priority in complex emergency settings, and should be planned for and implemented along with other life-saving interventions in emergencies, such water and sanitation, shelter, and nutrition.
I look forward to continued consultation with the many stakeholders here and in the field as we work together to foster broad and enduring support for promoting reproductive health and rights, and empowering women and girls.


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Children have amazing imaginations and love pretend play. A fun activity for any child's birthday party is make believe. We have lots of party supplies to help make pretend play even more fun for the kids including props, accessories, and costumes. We have everything from butterfly wings to superhero capes to makeup--everything the kids need to really spark their imaginations.
Dress-up is one fun way children can pretend play. With the costumes and accessories we sell the children can be anything from a superhero to a wrestler to a princess or fairy. Pirates are another popular character to dress up as, and so are cowboys and cowgirls. It doesn't take much to transform a child into a fantasy character. A hat or cape or face paint is enough.
Props are great, as well, to help children become the character of their imagination. An inflatable sword can turn a child into a pirate or knight. A wand turns a child into a fairy, a tiara turns her into a princess. The big inflatable guitar and a pair of star sunglasses will help a child pretend he or she is a rock star. A bug net and a compass turns the child into an adventurer.
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It was 36 years ago Sunday (October 20th, 1977), that a plane carrying Lynyrd Skynyrd crashed in a swamp near Gillsburg, Mississippi. At the time, the group was en route to its next show in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. The crash took the lives of lead singer Ronnie Van Zant; guitarist Steve Gaines and his sister, backup singer Cassie Gaines; Lynyrd Skynyrd manager Dean Kilpatrick, as well as the plane's two pilots.
All the other members of the band suffered horrific injuries, from which they eventually recovered. Two years later, survivors Gary Rossington and Allen Collins (guitars), Billy Powell (keyboards) and Leon Wilkeson (bass) formed a new group, the Rossington-Collins Band. A decade after the plane crash, the surviving members of Skynyrd regrouped under the legendary name and played a series of dates to mark the anniversary with Johnnie Van Zant, the younger brother of Ronnie Van Zant, stepping in as his permanent replacement.


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It's like this: I really don't want to shoot an animal; watch him stagger and die. That said, I usually hunt with a longbow. Pretty much gave up on rifle hunting (I'm a former SEAL sniper, to give you an idea of skill level) and switched to the stick some years ago. 3 seasons ago I took a beautiful 6X6 elk in Idaho, but did use my rifle there. Even though he was dead before he knew it, sitting beside him still brought some tears. It's not that "high five" moment I've seen on videos. I've had shots that were a certainty if I were to release that arrow, and chose not to. In fact, my most memorable hunt was like that, with a really nice mulie standing broadside 20 yards from me. I had him cold, at full draw, and would not have missed the shot. And he knew it. After a few seconds holding 57lbs at full draw, I let down, and he was gone. I have no problem whatsoever taking grouse with either a bow or the scattergun. Am I just "going soft" or going overboard on sentimentality here?
When I was a kid, I had a pellet gun everywhere I went and even had a bounty my dad paid me on ground squirrels. Early in my big game hunting, I HAD to fill every tag. As I've grown older and am now even a grandpa, my desire to make the "kill" an animal is noticeably waining, but I still love the hunt. I am now getting more involved in helping my wife (who has just started hunting), my sons, and my daughter who will start hunting this year.
BTW...thank you for your service to our country!
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When you stop feeling sympathy for an animal you kill, you are no longer hunting for the right reasons. Every animal I kill, I am extremely excited, then followed by some remorse for killing such a magnificent animal. Most non-hunters believe hunters don't love wildlife. They just don't understand.
I will say I have not been able to pull the trigger on a doe Antelope or doe Deer, though I have shot a cow elk. Every year I say on the last day of general deer ill shoot a doe, and every year I have an opportunity but can't do it.
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You are not the only one with this issue, I can guarantee that. I am very similar in many ways (except the SEAL part... thank you for your service by the way). I have trouble justifying a kill just to kill. I don't really hunt for the rack, though I really love seeing them and if they have a big one, even better! I grew up eating wild game, but my wife didn't, so we don't eat too much wild game at the house anymore unless I cook it just right (getting better at this). For this reason, I have trouble taking game. I respect these animals too much to kill an animal just because of its rack or just to say I did. I kill for a reason and that is to eat. If we have meat in the freezer, I may still go hunting, but its more watching than hunting. I wouldn't say you are "going soft". I talked to my dad about this once and he said it is just becoming more respectful of the game. It is becoming more understanding that hunting is not about the kill, but instead is about being with family and friends, getting outdoors, having a good time, and lastly being lucky enough to harvest game. Like you, I too have more interesting and memorable hunting trips where I came home empty handed (on purpose or not) than when I have been successful.
P.S. I don't have any issue taking small game either. Coyote and below not a problem with any weapon. It is mainly the deer sized game and larger that I notice the issues.
Now therefore, please take your weapons, your quiver and your bow, and go out to the field and hunt game for me.
Genesis 27:3 (NKJV)
I've lost the adrenalin rush from pulling the trigger on the rifle/release. I blame it on all the spraying & praying at hogs with no real concern on the location of their decomposition, just as long as they do. Feel worse about deer I've watched 4-6 years that I finally kill, that'll be the last time I get to wake up and go look for him.
I've always had mixed emotions over killing an animal. It is not a small thing to end a life, especially when you don't really need the meat.
Mainly I hunt just to be in the outdoors but just hiking with the backpackers doesn't do it for me. I need the challenge. That's why I mostly bowhunt.
I knew a hunter once who just lived to kill stuff. He even told me he would buy goats and turn them loose so he could shoot and kill them. I worried about that guy and thought he was strange.
Hunting is not really about killing, it's about enjoying the outdoors and the challenge pf the hunt, and for a lot of people, its about good friends and family.
"I knew a hunter once who just lived to kill stuff. He even told me he would buy goats and turn them loose so he could shoot and kill them. I worried about that guy and thought he was strange."
That guy is more than weird and the kind where it would not surprise me if some day he would kill a person just to see what it felt like!
Kind of what I was thinking (although that's what folks do down here with pen raised exotics)
On another forum a couple months ago someone posted "why do you kill?" Some people had one liners some took it to heart and gave the question some thought. Its not a question you typically ask yourself but I enjoy those types of questions.
(Sidenote)Ex. I was having dinner with a man several years ago and talking business, I had no clue what I wanted or what was going on at that time in my life. But I would work all day everyday. 10, 20, 50 bucks an hour I was there. 96 hour weeks I was in. And I never slowed down to think about why until he asked this question. " what do you want in life?" I quickly responded. " to be successful" his response was as fast as mine. " what is successful to you?" Now that threw me into a whirlwind. After all these years of running and gunning blood sweat and tears I had no response. I was chasing a dream I never truly dreamt. Its was quite the life changing question.
Here is the response I posted on the other forum about why I kill.
"For me its a rush to reward factor. There are many ways I get my kicks. Im an adrenaline junky and a perfectionist. That combination culminates into a strong urge to push myself into failure and overcome both physically and mentally in order to receive the reward. I Have yet to find a more challenging sport that offers blissful lifetime memories of the reward.
(The word "sport" is not to be removed from context. All humans in todays modern society can simply work and buy meat to survive. I choose to work for mine at my own diligence. Along with many other reasons. Its not a "game" although it is "sport")
And not to leave out the addiction of feeling true primal instinct take place. A feeling that I believe is different with every circumstance. The longer alone in the hills and the closer the stalk the more you are uncontrollably and usually unnoticeably sucked into a mind frame that is unachievable in any other circumstance. Once the hunt is over and your back to reality its not conceivable to replace that mindset or replicate it in any form. Ever."
I think the entire hunting world is a bit commercialized and people tend to redevelop why there out there. Its in our genetic make up to hunt. But has been absolutely twisted by fist pumps and sponsorships to a point where sometimes we forget we are there to make memories, spend time with friends and family away from technology, utilize our instincts and skill as the smartest animal on the planet. also enjoy a truly organic fuel and feeling for our bodies. regardless of horn size and how light you were able to get your pack before heading out.
Sorry if I got a bit off the subject just my .02 cents.
It is said that hunters go thru several stages in their life. When I was in my teens and twenties, I did not consider a hunt successful unless I killed something. As I matured and starting having kids my perspective changed. When my kids were young, I considered my time hunting as a break and did not care as much about killing something. Just enjoyed my time in the woods. Now that I'm in my forties, I enjoy taking my kids out and teaching them what my father taught me. I enjoy them taking animals more then myself. Don't get me wrong, I still get a thrill at watching my arrow double lung a buck or watch an antelope drop after a shot. If I didn't; I would stop hunting. Its just that I don't judge a hunt based solely on a kill.


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Trey Hillman media session: May 12
In today's pregame meeting with manager Trey Hillman, the first topic of discussion concerned the roster move in the bullpen. Hillman announced that Blake Wood (RHP) will replace Josh Rupe (RHP) who was designated for assignment. The Royals skipper added that Rupe has been too ineffective against right-handed hitters and needs to work ahead more. Rupe can elect free agency if he chooses, but Hillman said he hopes Rupe doesn't take that route. Hillman sees Wood, who will wear #38 and be here for tonight's game, as a two-inning pitcher who will be used as needed.
With this roster move came questions regarding future changes in general. According to Hillman, it's time to mix things up a little bit, which is why Scott Podsednik will bat leadoff tonight and David DeJesus will be in the three-hole. Hillman claimed that DeJesus is the purest number three hitter on the roster and one of the best hitters he has ever managed. Though the outfielder doesn't have the numbers the manager would like to see right now, Hillman still believes DeJesus is a .300 hitter and hopes that putting him in the three-hole will help him reach that mark.
While tonight's lineup tweaks will not be the final adjustment made, Hillman does hope the rate of change slows down as the team makes progress. In the meantime, however, he also hopes that fans see he isn't afraid to make changes and try new things. Because just like the fans, Hillman is as frustrated as he's ever been, and at the end of the day, all he wants is for the Kansas City Royals to be a contending club.


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WHEELING - Morgantown coach Tom Yester says accolades - no matter the form - are about the kids in his program.
''I'm just a willing participant,'' he said.
Perhaps, but the veteran coach likely had a satisfying ride home Thursday night following the Mohigans' 96-68 rout of Wheeling Park, the 600th victory of his 40-year career.
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Wheeling Park's Michael Thomas (22) defends as Morgantown's Nicholas Colasante (15) dribbles down court during their game on Thursday night in Wheeling.
''Generally,'' he said, ''this is a tough place to come out of with a 'W.' I've been very fortunate. I've had some pretty good teams, obviously a lot of good coaches, and a lot of good people in my family to support me.''
His current team might be one of his best. After a rather large letdown against Martinsburg its last outing, MHS wasted no time determining the outcome of this one. The Mohigans (4-1) led 27-7 after the first quarter and 58-23 at halftime, hitting 6 of 12 from beyond the 3-point line at that point, one game after going 1 of 15 from that distance.
''Well, we were due to make a couple shots,'' Hester said. ''That cures a lot of ills.''
They wound up reaching double figures in 3s, with three players draining at least two. When they weren't looking for those, they dipped it down low to double-double machines Nathan Adrian and Austin Agnew. Adrian had a game-best 22 points and 14 rebounds, while Agnew totaled 13 points and 10 rebounds. Neither played the fourth quarter.
Wheeling Park (2-3) was without a starter in Andrew Kowalo, who was fulfilling a baseball-related obligation, but Patriots coach Michael Jebbia knew that wasn't the difference.
''We haven't felt like this in a long time,'' Jebbia said, thinking back to a 2008 loss to Zanesville as perhaps the only one that was worse during his seven years on the Park bench. ''I understand Morgantown might be better than us. We were just outmanned, but when that happens ... loose balls, rebounds, defense and energy can combat them having a little bit more skill than us.
''We just didn't compete.''
Wheeling Park did hold a 29-12 scoring edge in the fourth quarter to make it a little more respectable, but by that time, guys like Adrian and Agnew were little more than bystanders.
''When we subbed, it looked like every man for himself,'' Yester said.
Ryan Reinbeau led Wheeling Park with 16 points and seven rebounds, while Quashad Pugh had 11 points before being escorted off the court in the fourth quarter with an injury.
Mark Johnson came off the bench to add 11 points, including a trio of 3-pointers in the second quarter, for MHS.
''Certainly, that's more of what we want,'' Yester said. ''We had a lot of guys do a lot of good things.''
The Patriots, playing in front of a host of former players, did not.
'''For us to lay an egg, it's tough to take but you get the ego bruised and try to come back to practice (Friday),'' Jebbia said.


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The Nature and Management of Labor Pain
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Ongoing work to use review results to educate professionals, women and the media and to improve practice
Why The Nature and Management of Labor Pain was carried outFrom 2000 to 2002, Childbirth Connection (then known as Maternity Center Association) inaugurated its ongoing involvement with labor pain issues by carrying out The Nature and Management of Labor Pain. To address confusion and uncertainty about the nature of labor pain and the beneficial and harmful effects of specific labor pain relief methods, this project clarified current knowledge about these matters through a series of systematic reviews (when possible) and narrative reviews (when not). The objective of this work was to ensure that pregnant women have access to full and complete information about labor pain and pain relief well before labor and again during labor, and to inform health professionals, the media and other key groups about review results. Childbirth Connection also works to ensure that women have access to a choice of methods for labor pain relief and make informed decisions, according to their needs, preferences, and circumstances.
How the labor pain systematic and narrative reviews were carried outTo address these objectives, Maternity Center Association (now known as Childbirth Connection) convened a multi-disciplinary Steering Committee of national leaders with expertise in anesthesiology, bioethics, childbirth education, consumer advocacy, epidemiology, journalism, labor support, midwifery, neonatology, nursing, obstetrics, pediatrics, physical therapy, and public health.
The Steering Committee issued a statement of Values, Principles and Objectives to make these matters transparent (see box above).
The Committee developed the scope of work for a series of planned reviews on specific methods for labor pain relief and related topics to help ensure that all important questions would be addressed and to limit duplication. The Committee specified that, where possible, the commissioned papers would use systematic review methodology. A subcommittee developed guidelines for authors (PDF) on systematic review methodology, and the Steering Committee invited leading researchers with topical expertise to prepare papers according to explicit scopes of work and the project guidelines. The full Committee met as an editorial board to review drafts of the papers and support authors in revising and strengthening the papers.
Maternity Center Association established a partnership with the New York Academy of Medicine to hold a meeting to present and discuss the commissioned papers. The Nature and Management of Labor Pain: An Evidence-based Symposium was held at the Academy in May 2001. About 130 participants gathered to hear the papers, to hear commentary from two panels, and to discuss the issues at length. To ensure a balance of participants across all professions and organizations involved with labor, attendance was by invitation only.
Following the meeting, authors finalized their papers and submitted them for publication. The peer-reviewed papers were published in a supplement to American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology (see box above). The issue includes an Executive Summary from the Steering Committee, which describes this work and the main results in detail and is available without charge on this site (see box above).
Review resultsSeven systematic reviews and four narrative reviews were commissioned and published in the special issue. Please see the Steering Committee's Executive Summary (click in box above) for a detailed overview of the project process and methods and results of the reviews, which covered many related key questions and many outcomes.
Systematic reviews were carried out and published on the following topics (with lead authors in parentheses):
Narrative reviews were carried out and published on the following topics (with lead authors in parentheses):
Ongoing work to use review results to educate professionals, women and the media and to improve practiceThis carefully coordinated evidence-based process clarified the state of the science for many related clinical questions, and Childbirth Connection and many others have been using results of the papers to strengthen policy, practice, research, and both professional and consumer education. Childbirth Connection has carried out media outreach to make key labor pain research results accessible to childbearing families and the general public.
The papers have been widely cited, and results are being incorporated into health professional education programs. A number of derivative reports have been prepared, including two companion papers, an editorial and a consumer handout in American Family Physician
Childbirth Connection's Listening to Mothers® surveys have further explored important labor pain questions from the perspective of mothers themselves, and are continuing to fill in gaps in knowledge in this area. For example, the surveys include data on rates of use of a wide range of pharmacologic and nonpharmacologic measures, ratings of the measures used, and knowledge about effects of epidural analgesia. Listening to Mothers II results, which will be reported in fall 2006, will enable a charting of pain relief trends and will provide data on additional pain relief topics.
Related links, below, provide access to Childbirth Connection's in-depth labor pain resources developed from the systematic reviews and related labor pain work for consumers and journalists.
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The pumpkin plant, Cucurbita Pepo, is grown primarily for fruit and seeds, both of which are edible. It is also referred to as Field Pumpkin, Connecticut Field, and Vegetable Marrow. The pumpkin comes from an annual plant that is one of the members of the gourd family. Although it is commonly cultivated throughout the globe, the Cucurbita Pepo is native to Central America.
This herbaceous plant grows long meandering vines that creep along the ground, grasping anything within reach with tiny tendrils of green mini-vine to help support its growth. It grows dark green leaves that are typically heart shaped, hairy to the touch, naturally veined, and large in size. The pumpkin plant produces a bevy of bright orange flowers along its vines that are shaped like trumpets. It produces fruits, referred to as pumpkins, that are oval to spherical in shape and orange in color. Although its stems are flexible, they are easily broken if stepped upon with a heavy foot.
While the pumpkin plant flowers in July, it typically does not produce mature fruit until the fall. However, these plants should be harvested prior to the first frost. The vines can extend as long as twenty feet if the growing season is long enough and the conditions are agreeable. Due to the existence of different varieties of this fruit, pumpkins can weigh just a few ounces to well over 1,000 pounds. Pumpkins are still good to harvest even if the vines have shriveled up and died. The shell should be uniform in color and firm enough not to dent inward when a fingernail is dug into it.
The pumpkin plants enjoy warm, sunny weather and lots of rain. However, it is prone to infection by certain types of insects (cucumber beetles and squash bugs) and can whither if not sufficiently watered. Nonetheless, the Cucurbita Pepo is easy to grow and readily thrives given the proper growing environment, although it is best not to plant it too closely to other members of the gourd family.
The pulp and seeds of the pumpkin are quite rich in healthy ingredients and contain linoleic acid, oleic acid, palmitic acid, lecithin, cobalt, calcium, boron, iron, potassium, zinc, and magnesium. Containing an amino acid (myosin) in its seeds, the pumpkin is thought to offer important benefits for muscle growth and strength. Pumpkin performs well as a demulcent (relieves inflammation and soothes), nervine (offers therapeutic benefits to the nerves), antirheumatic (treats arthritis), anthelmintic (expels parasitic worms), diuretic (alleviates water retention), and taenifuge (clears parasites from the intestines).
In China, pumpkins are considered a symbol of health. It has been used for its anti-parasitic properties for centuries to treat intestinal parasites and kidney problems. Pumpkins have also been used to treat benign prostate disorders, such as hyperplasia, and to rejuvenate the prostate gland. When taken internally (ingested) to perform as a laxative or to clear out parasites, pumpkin seed oil is thought to treat conditions leading to kidney and intestinal problems.
Following in the footsteps of Native Americans, the health industry uses pumpkin seed oil externally to treat discoloration caused by freckling, burns, and aging. It is also used to address acne. The activity of eating the pulp and/or seeds of pumpkins is thought to perform as an excellent immune booster. It is also highly recommended for the male reproductive system. The method of pumpkin consumption varies. It includes both the pulp and the seeds. The pulp is often boiled, baked, and mashed and used as a side or in a variety of baked goods. It is even used in pumpkin soup. Containing high amounts of Omega-3 fatty acids, the seeds provide health benefits when eaten regularly.
High in vitamin A, pumpkin pulp helps with the regeneration of cells and promotes good vision. It is also a good source of antioxidants (vitamin C and vitamin E) that fight off the damage caused by free radicals that occur naturally within the body, thereby delaying the natural aging process. Eating pumpkin offers the body a healthy dose of carotenoids and flavinoids, both of which are helpful in reducing inflammation. Some skincare formulas include pumpkin seed oil due to its ability to perform as a natural emollient, softening and hydrating the skin. As a result, the skin becomes suppler and wrinkles become less noticeable.


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I really like these - I love the restrained use of colour, particularly on that second one. You have a very good style.
My husband, who is GM for our Dark Heresy (Savage Worlds) game, asked me to put together a couple of quick maps for the most recent episode. One was for a chapel in ruins with a large blood stain near the altar, the other for a seedy bar and gambling den that would serve as the headquarters of a local crime boss. I used floor plans from exisiting locations and processed them using RobA's Dungeon Map Maker plugin for GIMP. I then added some textures and shadows, and of course the blood stain. Here they are, in case they might be of use to someone else.
I really like these - I love the restrained use of colour, particularly on that second one. You have a very good style.
I'm dead impressed with the layouts. Being unfamiliar with table-tops I can't really appreciate them from a gameplay standpoint, but they're eyecatching and look neatly-spaced.
My only critique - if you don't mind - would be on the texturing, as it comes off a little bit strong, particularly on the bar and den. I'd guess that the hexagonal tiles need to be quite visible in order to correctly place one's tokens, but I think that by outlining them with such a sharp relief and then laying a stippled texture on top, the eye gets a little confused. It could just be me, though. I'd probably just keep the tiles as outlines, of a desaturated colour or a different shade of grey or white. That or lighten the floor textures a bit, to try and offset the effect. Like I said though, the layout of the actual architecture is striking and pleasant, and I agree with Jacktannery in that you've done well on the colouring.
I actually agree with Shinnyo, and since you use GIMP like me I'd suggest the following:
-keep your defined tiles in the interior as they are but lighten up the hex borders externally on the cement.
-reduce the size of the circular tile texture in the bar and elsewhere by 50%. You can do this easily by making a new layer at x2 the size of the other layers, texturing it with the circle texture, then scaling that layer to the normal image size, then restricting it to the areas you wish. After that, I would add a layer mask with rendered turbulent plasma-clouds so that the circles look slightly faded. I'd also add a very very faint colour overlay over them so they are a slightly different colour to the exterior cement – perhaps the faintest of rust-orange colour set to burn at 10% opacity.
-the restaurant area orange-beige marble-like texture looks a little blurred compared to the other textures. Reducing this texture's size to 50% or smaller also would offset that. In addition, I would destaturate it by 10-20%.


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I've been teaching my 7 year old son programming, and the thing he wanted to make was a mapping program. So if a few kind souls wouldn't mind checking it out and leaving some feedback for me to show him, that'd be great Some things to keep in mind:
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- The program is an Alpha state. Only snap mode works.
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*facepalm* I was looking at the challenges when it suddenly dawned on me that I forgot that rather important part. Was hoping to get back before someone caught that
got a row of missing images along the top.. 'selected' indicates a brick wall, nowt happens when i click or drag anywhere...
My guess would be that you're using IE. Just tested it on IE and got the exact same behavior. At a later date I plan on refactoring it with him to use JQuery, but until then it's not going to work in IE. But I do appreciate you trying


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The solar max is finally living up to its name with this giant active region (AR 1654) which has rotated into view over the past few days.
I didn't have much time but it only took a half hour to set up the binoculars and make this sketch. I used 2B and HB pencils and a stump.
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Childbirth Connection has accomplished many goals and hit many milestones. Below you will find selected highlights from our past work to promote evidence-based maternity care.
The National Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies Coalition Interviews Director of ProgramsOur director of programs, Carol Sakala, PhD, MSPH, was interviewed by the National Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies Coalition for her work in leading the analysis of over 300 studies comparing cesarean section and vaginal birth outcomes, the only one of its kind to date. The review was used to produce our educational booklet, What Every Pregnant Woman Needs to Know About Cesarean Section. HMHB was one of over 25 organizations to endorse the booklet from the onset. A recognized leader and resource in maternal and child health, HMHB reaches an estimated ten million health care professionals, parents and policymakers through its membership of over 100 local, state and national organizations.
Go to the interview
What Every Pregnant Woman Needs to Know About Cesarean Section
Other booklet endorsers
Executive Director Spoke at The New York Academy of MedicineOn June 14, 2006, Childbirth Connection's Executive Director, Maureen Corry, was a speaker at The New York Academy of Medicine's conference, "Seeking the Perfect Baby through Cesarean Delivery: What's at Stake?" The conference addressed the medical, legal and ethical concerns in forced cesareans and cesareans on request. Maureen shared new data on new mother's cesarean views and experiences from our national Listening to Mothers survey.
Learn more about our Listening to Mothers survey
Director of Programs Speaks at Bronx Perinatal Information NetworkChildbirth Connection's Director of Programs, Carol Sakala, was the invited speaker at the 2006 annual forum of the Bronx Perinatal Information Network on May 31, 2006. She provided an update about cesarean section, focusing on results from two of Childbirth Connection's research projects: a systematic review to compare harms of cesarean and vaginal birth and the second national Listening to Mothers survey. She also discussed the recent NIH State-of-the-Science Conference on cesarean section. Following the talk, the group developed a plan for community involvement and consumer education about this important maternity issue.
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Childbirth Connection Attended National Institutes of Health (NIH) MeetingOn March 27-29, 2006, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) held a state-of-the-science conference entitled "Cesarean Delivery on Maternal Request." At the end of the meeting, a multi-disciplinary panel issued a statement, also called "Cesarean Delivery on Maternal Request," about results presented and discussed at the conference. Childbirth Connection leaders have been following this process since the planning stage of the report. Childbirth Connection's Executive Director Maureen P. Corry and Director of Programs Carol Sakala, as well as board members Dee Jeffers, Deanne Williams and Linda Mayberry, attended the recent NIH meeting in Bethesda, MD.
Learn more on our special Alert on interpreting formal and media reports here
Childbirth Connection Provides Content for a Continuing Medical Education ProgramIn the Fall of 2005, Medscape, a leading provider of continuing medical education (CME), posted a new CME program on its website. This program, "Complications of Cesarean Deliveries," by Peter Bernstein, MD, is based on Childbirth Connection's 2004 systematic review. This is the first time that our work has been featured as a CME program and gives us the potential to reach many thousands of physicians and other health professionals worldwide with the best scientific information to practice safe and effective care and provide women with the information they need for truly informed consent or refusal.
NYC Public Advocate's Press Conference Questions NY Private/Public Hospitals
In addition to the Public Advocate, Maureen Corry, Executive Director of Childbirth Connection (then known as Maternity Center Association), shared findings on our analysis of over 300 studies comparing the risks of cesarean section versus vaginal birth as published in our booklet, What Every Pregnant Woman Needs to Know About Cesarean Section. Also presenting was Elan McAllister of Choices in Childbirth, whose efforts to gain access to public records of hospital maternity intervention rates grabbed the attention of the Public Advocate. Also in attendance was Doris Haire, author of the Maternity Information Act, which was enacted into law in New York State in 1989, as well as in Massachusetts. The Maternity Information Act requires that statistics on medical interventions during labor and delivery be made available in leaflet format to the public with information relative to the hospitals they are considering for the birth of their babies. Included in the measured rates are the frequency with which cesarean section, induction of labor, episiotomy, and other procedures are preformed. Ms. Gotbaum zeroed in on the "alarmingly high" c-section rates across the country and in New York City, stating: "This is unacceptable. We've got hospitals all over the city that are delivering a third of their babies by c-section." She also declared: "It is critical that expectant parents have access to all data relating to c-sections." "The best evidence is clear: unless there's a compelling and well-supported reason for cesarean section, vaginal birth is the safest way for women to give birth and babies to be born," said Ms. Corry. See more comments made on behalf of Childbirth Connection in a 7/13/05 New York Times article on the rising rate of c-sections in New York City and the rest of the country.
Go to the website of the Public Advocate of the City of New York
More on the Maternity Information Act
Go to Choices in Childbirth
More on Doris Haire
Download Choices in Childbirth's A Mother's Right to Know (PDF)
Download the Public Advocate's "New York City Hospital Maternity Information" (PDF)
Go to What Every Pregnant Woman Needs to Know About Cesarean Section
Get Maureen Corry's remarks
Get Elan McAllister's remarks
Get recent Massachusetts maternity statistics
Doulas of North America Grants 2003 Research Award
of North America (DONA) presented Childbirth Connection (then known as Maternity Center Association) with
its first John Kennell and Marshall Klaus Doula Spirit Award for
Research at DONA's annual meeting in July, 2003. The award recognizes
Childbirth Connection's historic Listening to Mothers survey, which enables a new level of understanding about many dimensions of the maternity experience in the United States.


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Education Commissioner Stewart discusses Common Core in Ocala
Published: Monday, September 30, 2013 at 6:40 p.m.
Last Modified: Monday, September 30, 2013 at 6:40 p.m.
Florida's newly appointed education commissioner, Pam Stewart, passed through Ocala on Monday, sharing her opinions about the new Common Core State Standards, the school-grading system and the need for more capital funding for aging schools.
Stewart's career
1975 — Hillsborough County teacher
1981 — Ward-Highlands Elementary teacher
1983 — Fort McCoy School guidance counselor
1984 — District testing specialist
1985 — Lake Weir High assistant principal
1996 — Reddick-Collier Elementary principal
1999 — Vanguard High principal
2004 — Deputy K-12 chancellor of education quality at the Department of Education (DOE)
2009 — Deputy superintendent, St. Johns County
2011 — Named K-12 chancellor at DOE
2012 — Named interim education commissioner
2013 — Named education commissioner
Monday's visit was a homecoming of sorts: Stewart spent 25 years in Marion County, where she rose from teacher to principal, at Vanguard High in 1999.
In 2004, Stewart became the state's K-12 chancellor of education quality. That same year, Marion's former superintendent of schools, Jim Warford, was hired by the Department of Education as the K-12 chancellor. In 2011, Stewart was named K-12 chancellor.
Stewart, 60, is the fourth education commissioner since Rick Scott was elected governor in 2010. She replaced Tony Bennett, who resigned under controversy in August. She was unanimously appointed commissioner nearly three weeks ago.
In a candid conversation at the Star-Banner, Stewart said state assessments are key to gauging effectiveness among the state's 67 school districts.
While the Department of Education plans to hold community town hall meetings to hear from the public about the pros and cons of the new Common Core State Standards, she expects little changes in the curriculum as a result. For three years, districts have been phasing in Common Core curriculum, which she said was a better bridge for high school students to become college and career ready.
She said the FCAT Next Generation State Standards was an effective curriculum, though Common Core does challenge students more.
"It's more about critical thinking," Stewart said of Common Core.
For instance, an FCAT question on a test might be, "What color is the dress that Mary is wearing?" In Common Core, the question may be "Why is Mary wearing a yellow dress on Thursday?" That question prompts students into critical thinking mode.
Stewart said a new statewide school-grading system will have to be created once Common Core is fully implemented. She said school grades will always be needed so officials and parents have an identifiable way to know how schools are doing.
"If we don't have an assessment, how will we know if we are getting our students college and career ready," she said.
Born in the Chicago area, Stewart earned her bachelor's degree in early childhood/elementary education from the University of South Florida, a master's degree in counselor education from the University of Central Florida and a postgraduate certification in education leadership from Stetson University.
Stewart said she is made aware daily about the issues educators are facing, as her sister and daughter-in-law are teachers in Marion County and her daughter is a teacher in St. Johns County.
Stewart said DOE is asking for more overall funding from the Legislature in 2014-15. She said school districts statewide need more money to help maintain repairs at aging school buildings.
For the third year in a row, Public Education Capital Outlay funds were not issued to school districts, with the exception of charter schools. That has left many districts with few repair dollars and many schools in need of repair, which Stewart said is a major concern.
In the end, Stewart said, the key to building a strong education system begins with hiring the best possible principals and teachers.
"We have to support our teachers, and principals must provide more feedback and professional development."
Reader comments posted to this article may be published in our print edition. All rights reserved. This copyrighted material may not be re-published without permission. Links are encouraged.


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Obert is Athlete of the Week, new poll is upat Placer Sports
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Fourty-four percent of the more than 2,000 Placer Sports readers who participated in the voting for last week's Placer Sports Athlete of the Week selected Del Oro water polo star Alex Obert for the honor. The Golden Eagle senior is preparing to lead his team into the section tournament beginning this Friday after an impressive performance at the SFL league tourney last week. More than 900 of our readers voted for him in our poll. Obert barely edged out Vista del Lago soccer's Cody Dow, who is also preparing with his team for a section playoff run that begins Friday. Colfax running back Pat Rawlins also had a strong showing, but fell short of Obert's pace. The newest feature at our regional all-sports Web site continues this week with three new candidates chosen from the high schools throughout the Gold Country Media footprint – covering Placer County as well as the communities of Folsom and El Dorado Hills. Voting will run from Monday through Sunday each week. Log on each week to check out the new nominees and cast your vote. This week's poll includes a pair of football players going up against a senior volleyball player. Granite Bay flyback Matt Kine delivered a school-record 343 all-purpose yards in last week's Grizzly win over Roseville. The 5-10, 175-pound flyback also scored four touchdowns in that game. The senior has been working his way more into the Granite Bay plans as a runner and a kick returner as the Grizzlies won their first league game and improved their overall mark to 6-2. Josh Klem, a senior, is the leader of a Placer High defense that has gotten very stingy in recent weeks. He is averaging seven tackles per game and has five interceptions on the season. The senior linebacker and his defensive mates have led the Hillmen to a 7-1 start this season. Shelby Young is a four-year starter at outside hitter for the Whitney varsity volleyball team. The 5-10 senior is a major reason for the growth in Whitney volleyball over the past few years. She had 24 kills and 27 digs in a recent win over Lincoln, and 17 kills with 40 digs when the Wildcats forced Colfax to five games last week. Which athlete do you prefer? Log on to www.placersports.com and vote.