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Disaster | Gulf Coast storm survivors have a different idea of devastation since Hurricane Katrina
Even before Hurricane Gustav rolled over parts of Cajun country, Christian aid groups were rolling to the rescue. A convoy of two disaster relief trucks, plus other support vehicles, departed Samaritan's Purse headquarters in North Carolina for Louisiana on Sept. 1. Samaritan's Purse president Franklin Graham prayed with the group before they left, saying, "Be the hands and feet of Jesus."
The Salvation Army, North American Mission Board, and Operation Blessing International were among the faith-based groups that pre-staged aid supplies and volunteers in counties Gustav threatened.
Nearly 2 million people fled the Louisiana coast in advance of Gustav, including about 95 percent of New Orleans' residents. Though storm damage paled in comparison to Katrina, the apocalyptic storm that ravaged the state in 2005, Gov. Bobby Jindal still declared Gustav "a very, very serious storm that's caused major damage in our state."
The storm tumbled trees, sheered off roofs, shut down some water and sewage systems, and knocked out power to more than 1.4 million residents. Also, Gustav destroyed as much as half of Louisiana's $600 million annual sugar cane crop, according to the state's agriculture and forestry department.
On Sept. 2, President Bush declared 34 counties eligible for federal disaster assistance. The same day, Samaritan's Purse arrived in Baton Rouge and rural Donaldsonville, La., with two "disaster-relief units," specially built rolling command centers outfitted to help residents repair storm damage. Baton Rouge shelters had taken in about 7,000 evacuees, said Luther Harrison of Samaritan's Purse.
Tree damage is a significant problem in the area. That may not sound like much. But it is for some folks, Harrison said, such as the elderly, or people without chainsaws and the know-how to perform the skilled and sometimes dangerous work of felling unsafe trees.
"That's where the Christian churches can help," Harrison said. "You come alongside people, help them clean up the mess, and it gives them a fresh outlook on life."
Samaritan's Purse relief workers on Sept. 2 began assessing damage and meeting with local officials and church leaders. "It's all about building relationships and connecting storm victims with resources that are already in the area," Harrison said. "We're going to pack up one day and leave. We want people to be able to get help, both materially and spiritually, after we're gone."
World Vision's relief teams on Sept. 1 began delivering aid to evacuees in Dallas and Jackson, Miss. "On the Dallas side, our focus has been helping volunteers from local churches connect with evacuees," said World Vision's Rachel Wolff. "In Jackson, there are folks who came in who did have significant needs. We found that they tended to be lower-income families. The greatest need has been baby items-formula, diapers, clothing."
The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency reported that at least 20 people were rescued from flood waters as Gustav swept through. About 14,500 people took refuge in shelters across the state, with thousands more checking into hotels. On Sept. 3, charter buses began taking some evacuees home. Mississippi Gov. Haley Barbour has asked President Bush to declare 16 counties federal disaster areas.
In Bay St. Louis, Lagniappe Presbyterian Church opened its doors to 130 National Guard soldiers, part of a force of thousands of military personnel and police deployed to guard evacuees' homes and businesses during their absence. Also a certified Red Cross shelter, the church dispatched people to assess damage in the area, which Pastor Jean Larroux called "limited," such as missing roof shingles and minor flooding.
That's in stark contrast to the devastation left in Hurricane Katrina's wake three years ago. After that storm, 80 percent of Bay St. Louis' housing was uninhabitable, as was every government building. "When I drove down the street five days after Katrina, I was driving past pickup trucks with bodies hanging out of the back," said Larroux, whose aunt and uncle drowned in the storm. "There were bodies hanging in the trees."
Hurricane Gustav, a comparative kitten, nevertheless tore the scabs off the psychological wounds Katrina inflicted on Bay St. Louis residents. "Hurricanes and storms to this community right now are incredibly demoralizing," Larroux said.
For example, some area families had, only the week before Gustav, finished repairing Katrina's damage. On Sept. 2, they came home to two feet of flood-water in their homes.
"That's not enough to destroy your house," Larroux said. "But at this point, it's just about enough to make you want to throw up your hands and walk away."
Katrina also subtly twisted the community's attitude about what constitutes storm damage.
"It's kind of sad," Larroux said. "In a normal neighborhood, everyone would rally around someone with half their roof blown off. But since Katrina, we slap a blue tarp on it and consider them fine. If you're not duct-taping your refrigerator shut and pitching it out the front door, we consider you to have no damage."
Making relief succeed
A private-public partnership, AidMatrix helps the helpers really help
By Lynn Vincent
Like many Americans following Hurricane Katrina, members of Keith Thode's Grapevine, Texas, church wanted to head down to New Orleans to help. Problem was, they didn't know exactly what kind of help was needed, and no one wanted to create what has been called "the secondary disaster"-herds of well-meaning soccer moms bearing bags of donated clothes when what is needed are chainsaw operators and clean drinking water.
Soon, though, Thode's church learned that 400 storm evacuees had taken refuge in a hotel right in Grapevine. "Instead of piling in trucks and driving down to New Orleans, we were able to go and help those people in a meaningful way," said Thode, Chief Operating Officer of the AidMatrix Foundation Inc., a nonprofit that connects donors, relief workers, and people in need. "It's an example of how information flow can help connect the right resources with the right people at the right time."
AidMatrix builds and operates computer networking hubs that enable private and public donors to post aid offerings, while relief agencies and others, such as local governments, post needs. The foundation is one reason that, in the wake of Hurricane Gustav, more than $20 million in aid has flowed into the Gulf Coast area in a way much more efficient than relief efforts following Hurricane Katrina.
An example of how it works: Following massive flooding in Iowa earlier this year, Habitat for Humanity used the state's AidMatrix to post a need for carpet to replace that in homes ruined in the deluge. A California carpet manufacturer saw the need posted online and pledged a large donation. UPS signed onto AidMatrix and agreed to transport the carpet from California to Iowa. No phone calls, no red tape, and the carpet was in Iowa in less than two weeks.
Founded in 2000, AidMatrix's operations had focused on connecting thousands of corporate and nonprofit partners to deliver various kinds of aid both here and overseas. Disaster relief had been a small part of the operation. But after Katrina, an unprecedented domestic disaster, AidMatrix donated its services.
"Afterwards, FEMA and state government realized they needed this kind of national donations management network," Thode said. "A partnership with FEMA started in late 2006, and we are now in 26 states and territories."
AidMatrix is now a public/private partnership. On the public side, FEMA and state governments contribute grant money. On the private, for example, UPS donated money and experts to develop a dedicated transportation network to ferry aid from donors to relief groups on the ground.
AidMatrix's job, Thode said, "is really to make these other groups as successful as they can be."


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California-based Mexican prospect Jose Zepeda (15-0, 13KOs) has signed a promotional agreement with Zanfer Promotions. Zepeda won his last nine fights by knockout and he is trained by Robert Alcazar, the former trainer of Oscar De La Hoya. Zepeda's debut with Zanfer is going to take place on a date in September or October, and the venue is likely going to be in Tijuana, Mexico. No opponent has been named, but a ranked contender is very possible.
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Kansas City, MO (Sports Network) - Joe Blanton finally cracked the win column
as the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim held on for a 5-4 victory over the Kansas
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Sorana Cirstea + doubles partner Galina Voskoboeva had a short but not so sweet time at Indian Wells. The pair were crushed by the American pairing of Bethanie Mattek-Sands + Mashona Washington 6-2, 6-2. Maybe the 32nd seeded Romanian will have better luck in singles when she battles Russian Elena Vesnina in the second round.
I'm liking these adidas duds Sorana is wearing here. She's working the Winter Adilibria Cap-Sleeve ($40) in White with the Winter Adilibria Skort ($40) also in White. The top features some great feminine detailing to add texture including a squared off scoop neck with pintuck pleat details, puff cap sleeves, ribbon detail along the bustline, extra long length with a fitted waist for a bloussant effect while the skort (still don't love them) showcases nice pleating. The Cap-Sleeve also comes in Neon Yellow which could've looked great against the Romanian's dark features actually.
It's certainly a much better design than the Adilibria Dress Ana Ivanovic has been wearing FOREVER. Why didn't they just have Ana wear this outfit just to mix up her styles?
Anyway, nice choice for Sorana.
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FASHION FIX: Sorana crushed in doubs but wins style game at Indian Wells
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Whaaa??First time for me to even see that Sorana girl, and she kinda looks like Ivanovic!ReplyDelete
Now I googled her, and she wears the same training clothes and some match dresses as Ana, and they quite look-a-like.
Great stuff, another really good looking girl on tour.
"Why didn't they just have Ana where this outfit just to mix up her styles?"ReplyDelete
Er Rich, might want to fix that.
I agree on the duds. It's something I would wear.
tessa: yes could be ana's evil or nice twin. we'll find out at some point i'm sure - then i'll have to blog about it i guess.ReplyDelete
babz: thanks - that's what i get for blogging at during my dog's vet appt! yes, it's feminine and kinda sexy too, no?
I like that dress. It's way better than some of the outfits on the WTA Tour!ReplyDelete
@ Tessa and RiCH - Glad I'm not the only one who sees the resemblance to Ana! I've been thinking that for a while now.
Which one is having vet appt? Is he ok? Kisses.ReplyDelete
I'd wear that off court, actually. Flip flops, stone necklace.. Damn. Is it sold here?
Maybe I can wear it to walk my dogs (my version of exercise).
sally - right? it's pretty without trying too hard.ReplyDelete
babz: it was my girl chloe. she'll prob need surgery on her back right leg. it's basically a torn ACL from some playing in a dog run here. plus, she's older (11) so it's not a huge surprise but i hate to see her limping. *sad face*
I really like the look of this, even though it's white, which I find boring. I don't like the big elastic band around the hip. I don't like the poof around the shoulders. I usually hate cap sleeves, but this angle is not too severe, so it's okay.ReplyDelete
If they can take off the band, de-poof the shoulders, and make it in a primary color, I'll wear it at our match against Steffi and Andre! (Got my tickies confirmed this morning-Yay!)
agreed - i thought the neon yellow would've been better on against her olive-y skin.ReplyDelete
OMG - i thought you were kidding about the wimby exo? you're going for real natch???
Poor baby Chloe. Give her some extra pets and kisses from me.ReplyDelete
You know, I have the same skin tone as this girl and Ana, and I have never thought of it as olive. That's pretty funny. I guess I've never assigned myself a coloring. I'll ask my kids today in class what color I am, and hope they don't say marine blue! :D
I have my tix, but don't have any idea yet if I can go or not. I probably won't know until a few weeks before. Wait, wait...of course I'm going--you better, too...we're the opening act! ;)
natch: thanks. HA! As long as your kids don't say pasty pink you're fine i think.ReplyDelete
Oh yes, we are - should we wear this outfit then? I'm def wearing the neon yellow option with the beige skirt, being brown and all it should look hot. hopefully rafa will be watching - xisca has nothing on me in drag!
You know how I hate the color pink? Trust me, there is NO pink at ALL in my skin! It would be too afraid to show itself! ;) Pasty, on the other hand...
Yes, we'll both wear the outfit! No, you'll look better than me. I really like Amelie Mauresmo's red number. I'll wear that, but if Rafa is watching...it's all coming off.
If you guys are playing, I'm watching.ReplyDelete
*starts making some outrageous spectator signs*
"xisca has nothing on me in drag!"
I never doubted!
Kisses to Chloe. Tell her she's not a spring chicken anymore!
- AnonymousMarch 12, 2009 at 4:26 PM
i actually saw sorana wearing ana's purple outfit in one tourney before the aussie open. i also saw pics of ana in a yellow top in her presser for IW. it's the same top as the one that caro wozniacki wears on court but it looked a whole lot better on ana, must be because of her olive skin. hopefully ana considers wearing this all-white outfit during wimby.ReplyDelete


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We're only three days away from the Who's kick-off to their Quadrophenia & More Tour. The 37-date North American road trek, which is the band's first in five years, sees surviving members Roger Daltrey and Pete Townshend revisiting the Who's 1973 rock opera for the first time in 15 years. The tour opener is set for Thursday night in Sunrise, Florida at Bank Atlantic Center, and then here in Greenville November 8th at the Bi-Lo Center!!
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LONDON (AP) -- Andy Murray became the first British man in 77 years to win the Wimbledon title, beating Novak Djokovic 6-4, 7-5, 6-4 in Sunday's final.
The last British man to win the Wimbledon title before Sunday was Fred Perry in 1936.
Murray, who lost to Roger Federer in last year's final, won his second major title after last year's U.S. Open.
Murray and Djokovic played each other in a Grand Slam final for third time in the last four majors, with Murray winning the U.S. Open and Djokovic taking this year's Australian Open.
Djokovic, the top-seeded Serb who won the 2011 title at the All England Club, had won the last three matches between the two and still holds an 11-8 head-to-head edge.
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As I mentioned in my introduction I am like a kid in a candy store and honestly I do not know which way to turn and consequently where to invest my energies.
During my research I have come across ArcGIS, OssimPlanet, Natural Earth(which does have the Image I would like to use),Earth3D, FracPlanet, gismapgen, Height Map Generator, Final3D(pascal), IrrlichtTerrain, VR GIS(Pascal ), InnerWorld. And, since reading the forums here there is Bryce, Wibur, Gott, and SagaGIS. Needless to say I have a headache.
Maybe if I can explain what I am trying to do then a knowledgeable person will volunteer some mentoring.
1- Start with a globe which I can rotate.
2- Zoom/ Fly down to street level but not have the clutter of roads. Natural Earth has a good start (1:10m Cross-blended Hypsometric Tints | Natural Earth) but it does get out of focus when zoomed in to deep.
3- Land/Start at Point A build a road and then travel that road building bridges and tunnels as you travel.
4- Stop some place and build a city using images created in Blender, or SketchUp. Build an industry say a farm. Truck the farm produce to another town for commerce.
5- Wanting to have the initial project as real as possible I would like to use the Earth as the game space. I would also like to use data from USGS to place natural resources coal, oil, iron ore, etc. which will be used by industries to grow a cities commerce.
6- Eventually utilize other maps Middle Earth from LOR, Stephen Donaldson's The Chronicles of Thomas Covenant the Unbeliever(one of my favorites), Stephen Erikson's Malazan: Book of the Fallen just to name a few. Not that the purpose would be an extension of the novels but just an interesting Terrain.
I have access to C++ code for Sprites to build/manage the various industries and infrastructure.
Yes, an extraordinary venture considering I must first learn the software to build the map/gamespace. Then teach myself C++ in order to integrate the snippets I have. All while maintaining my family, professional, and social requirements.
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I went for an install on Debian Sarge - using the source package, building the RPM's, converting them to DEB files (debian packages) with alien, modifying the install.sh script (and friends) to use dpkg rather than rpm, and so on and so forth.
My problem now is, that some of the precompiled packages depend on libraries that I don't have (which is no wonder) - for example openldap depends on a libssl that I don't have (and can't get for Sarge).
What I would *love* to do, is, to use the existing Postfix, OpenLDAP, Apache, Tomcat, etc. etc. etc. packages - then, the Zimbra packages would not have to include all those other already existing already packaged applications.
This would be a *major* benefit for security updates as well - if all the big packages come bundled together, you'd have to update all of them if there is a patch for one of them (you would be installing new Zimbra packages to get a simple fix for, for example, OpenLDAP).
Now, is there any problem in just using the plain postfix, plain openldap and plain apache/tomcat?
I guess that Zimbra is modifying the configuration files heavily and calling helper applications (newaliases from postfix for example), therefore I would have to tell Zimbra about the location of those applications and files. Or?
Am I smoking crack, or would it indeed be possible to make Zimbra a really "light" distribution, not including half the known universe of packages?
I'd really love to work on a Debian package for Zimbra, or just generally working on getting it to run smoothly there. Right now, I'm trying to figure out how to get it to run *and* retain my sanity, well, what's left of it anyway
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I had to go and 'swear an affidavit' –
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And thus, in a bad mood I reached the court officer with whom I was to sign and swear that my forms told the truth. She spots my mood, finds out why and explains that the rules are for protection and cannot be altered – causing no improvement in my mood. She then looks at my forms and points out that I have not brought all the right documents – and then throws in for good measure that my solicitor has supplied my with the wrong set of forms.
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Of course she was perfectly right, her job is to help get these things done, and so thinking for herself and helping people get there is an obviously correct attitude. Isn't that exactly how everyone in service delivery sees it?
Well, of course we all know that it isn't – not yet! The sad aspect of this kind of story is how surprised we all are by them – that they are worthy or repeating because this quality of service is still unusual.'
The key aspect of this story – with its two different approaches to dealing with the customers - is how much good service experience depends on customer facing staff that are knowledgeable of the customer's context and goals. But more than that even, the management trusted and empowered (at least some of) their staff to use common sense and do what was right – maybe even if it didn't follow exact procedures.
Are the customer-facing staff in your organisation trusted and empowered? If not, is it because they can't be trusted, or because they have been given the knowledge? Or is it just that no-one has ever thought it would be a good idea to trust and empower them? What happens in your organisation – do you get good service or do you a strict process delivered, whether or not it is appropriate?


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William Addison DwigginsJune 19, 1880–Dec. 25, 1956
W.A. Dwiggins was known for many things: his illustration, calligraphy, advertising, book design and his puppet theater, as well as the typefaces that we know him by. Chauncey Griffith, Director of Typographic Development at the Mergenthaler Linotype Company, kept the design of telephone directory, newspaper and non-roman faces for himself, but employed Dwiggins (and later Rudolf Ruzicka, who provided Fairfield and Primer) for the company's commercial text efforts: Before the war WAD, as he called himself, designed Metro, Electra, and Caledonia for Mergenthaler.
During the war all but essential brass was taken for munitions, blocking production of new Linotype faces. Griffith kept Dwiggins busy on experimental designs: Eldorado (released 1951) and Falcon (released 1962), were manufactured after the war. Drawings for most of the published faces are to be found in the Dwiggins Collection at the Boston Public Library. His drawings for Stuyvesant, Winchester, Arcadia, Tippecanoe, Hingham and a number of experimentals survive with the rest of Dwiggins papers in the Griffith Archives at the University of Kentucky.
Dwiggins' work provides inspiration for Font Bureau designers. In his lowercase for Eldorado Dwiggins followed a French model with unusual fidelity: he used a late sixteenth century original cut in Paris by Jacques de Sanlecque the elder after Robert Granjon. From the hand of David Berlow, Font Bureau's Eldorado fully develops the potential of Dwiggin's original series.
Kent Lew has gone to great lengths in studying Dwiggins' work, collecting copies of all significant models in the Griffith Archives. Font Bureau's Whitman is a prize-winning development of these studies, centering around Caledonia.
Cyrus Highsmith shares a high regard for Dwiggins' work. Relay, his first of three spirited new Font Bureau series, reaches back to Dwiggins' Metro for inspiration, extending this American tradition.
Quiosco and Prensa, carry forward the dancing relationships that Dwiggins established beteen outlines and counters. Highsmith deliberately creates this tension as he wraps outside curves around his inside shapes, a technique that Dwiggins pioneered in his 1935 Electra.
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Bladder augmentation surgery increases bladder size. It can be done laparoscopically.
Bladder augmentation surgery makes the bladder large enough to collect urine. When the bladder is too small, it can cause urine to leak out of the body (incontinence) or back up into the kidneys (
reflux). This can cause a
kidney infection
and damage the kidneys. This procedure is used to treat serious cases of incontinence after other treatments have failed.
Birth defects and other conditions, like chronic obstructive bladder damage, can cause the bladder to be too small.
Surgery may also be done if you have:
Complications are rare. But no procedure is free of risk. Complications may include:
These conditions can increase your risk of complications:
Discuss these risks with your doctor.
Your doctor will:
Before surgery, your doctor may recommend that you:
General anesthesia
will be used. It will block pain and keep you asleep.
The doctor will make several small, keyhole incisions in the abdomen. A laparoscope will be inserted. This gives the doctor a clear view of the inside of the abdomen.
An incision will be made on the top part of the bladder. The doctor will use tools, like clips and staplers, to remove a piece of the intestine or stomach. After this piece is cut out, a suturing device will be used to close the incision. Next, the doctor will attach the piece of the intestine or stomach to the bladder.
In some cases, the doctor will also create a stoma. This is a small opening through the abdominal wall to an opening that is made at the top of the bladder. These openings will make it easier for you to insert the catheter into the bladder.
Depending on the method your doctor uses, a combination of open and laparoscopic procedures may be done. If you do need open surgery, you will have a larger incision and a longer recovery time.
A catheter will be left in place to drain urine from the bladder.
You may be given fluids, pain medications, and antibiotics through an IV. A tube will be placed through your nose to your stomach. This tube will keep your stomach drained of any contents. This will stay in place until your stomach and intestines begin working normally again.
About four hours
Anesthesia prevents pain during surgery. Your doctor will give you pain medications after surgery.
The usual hospital stay is 3-5 days. If you have any problems, you will need to stay longer.
At the hospital, the staff will:
At home, do the following to help ensure a smooth recovery:
Contact your doctor if any of the following occurs:
In case of an emergency, call for medical help right away.
National Kidney and Urologic Diseases Information Clearinghouse
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Bladder augmentation. Case Western Reserve University/MetroHealth Medical Center website. Available at:
http://www.chrp.org/empowering/ba.shtm. Accessed August 8, 2013.
Bladder augmentation. Children's Hospital Boston website. Available at:
http://www.childrenshospital.org/az/Site2091/mainpageS2091P0.html. Accessed August 8, 2013.
Bladder augmentation (enlargement). Urology Care Foundation website. Available at:
http://www.urologyhealth.org/urology/index.cfm?article=56. Updated January 2011. Accessed August 8, 2013.
Bladder augmentation surgery FAQ. UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital website. Available at:
http://www.ucsfbenioffchildrens.org/education/bladder_augmentation_surgery/index.html. Accessed August 8, 2013.
Continent stomas. Case Western Reserve University/MetroHealth Medical Center website. Available at:
http://www.chrp.org/empowering/cs.shtm. Accessed August 8, 2013.
Docimo S. Laparoscopic bladder augmentation: state of the art.
Pediatric Endosurgery & Innovative Techniques.
Endoscopic clip application devices. American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy website. Available at:
http://www.asge.org/assets/0/78/88/090e3f1186fe4bc194845c2dbaa48c7e.pdf. Published 2006. Accessed August 8, 2013.
Sweeney DD, Smaldone MC, Docimo SG. Minimally invasive surgery for urologic disease in children.
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I have max points and have wanted to hunt 64 for quite awhile. I was disappointed the Huntin Fool has it at No. 1 this year, but that's how it goes. This question is directed at folks in Lander and that area.
Has the winter been severe enough to affect top horn growth in 64 so far this year?
PS. Guy and the staff, I think a winter weather update on facebook would be great for members. Not just winterkill, but how it's going to affect horn growth for the various states/species.


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Tampa, FL-- Two Brandon area banks were robbed in under an hour, and Hillsborough deputies suspect the same man.
According to reports, the Chase Bank off of Causeway Blvd. was robbed just after 11:45 Wednesday morning. The suspect walked into the bank, gave the teller a note demanding money and then fled after receiving an unknown amount of cash.
PHOTOS: See the suspect here.
Then, around 45 minutes later, detectives believe the same suspect committed a second robbery at the Suntrust Bank off of W Dr. King Blvd. in Seffner.
After each robbery, the man reportedly fled the bank on foot.
The suspect has been described as follows:
Those who wish to report anonymously and become eligible for a cash reward may contact Crime Stoppers by calling 1-800-873-TIPS (8477), visiting them online or texting "CSTB plus your tip" to C-R-I-M-E-S (274637).


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Events and Festivals in Niagara Falls, Ontario
The lights project soft colors onto the falls, creating an amazing, surreal effect. The best place to appreciate the illumination is along the gorge rim, from the brink of the falls to the Rainbow Bridge. The slowly changing colors are visible from different vantage points, as well as from the Skylon Tower and Niagara SkyWheel.
Another nighttime tradition is the fireworks display over the falls, visible at 10pm on Friday and Sunday evenings from late May through September 1. You can watch the pyrotechnics from the same places as the illumination. Particularly good vantage points are the Skylon Tower, the lawn near the Parks Police Headquarters, and the Rainbow Bridge. The fireworks last 10 minutes and also occur on holidays such as Canada Day and the Fourth of July.
Each year, the biggest festival in Niagara Falls is the Festival of Lights (citywide, mid-Nov.-Jan.). More than one million tourists visit the falls during the festival to view 120 animated light displays at the Dufferin Islands. There are religious and cultural displays, as well as those with seasonal scenes and Disney characters. The festival is best explored on foot or by car. The park is transformed into a winter wonderland of lights as you slowly drive on the main road. At the park exits, volunteers collect donations—typically people give $5-10 per car—which help fund the festival.
When winter is over, it's time for Springlicious (Queen St., 905/356-5444, 1st weekend of June, free). This grassroots festival, occurring over the first weekend of June, celebrates the best of Niagara Falls in food, music, and drink. There's a carnival and rides for the kids, a local talent contest, and free music performances each evening on the main stage. Running concurrently with Springlicious is the Niagara Falls Beer Festival, set along Queen Street and showcasing innovative beers from local microbreweries.
Also celebrated on Queen Street is Canada Day (Queen St., 905/356-7521, July 1, free). This patriotic holiday, celebrated on July 1, commemorates the unification of the Canadian Provinces, which eventually led to their sovereignty. The festivities include a parade along Queen Street, entertainment on the main stage at City Hall, food vendors, and a car show. The evening culminates in a fireworks display over the falls at 10pm. Traffic can be heavy with tourists and locals enjoying the fireworks.
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Plans for Old School Move Forward
January 2, 2013
The Powhatan Point Revitalization Association is moving forward with plans to renovate and remodel the old Powhatan High School, which it purchased for $100 at auction in October....
I fully applaud their efforts and their intentions, but who are the people who will keep 53 "luxury hotel rooms" filled in Powhatan Point, Ohio, and use the conference center and other facilities? I don't mean that to be negative, but it's a valid question they should seriously ask themselves before moving forward with such a venture. I wish them the best of luck, but building such a faciliy with no firm idea of if/how it can be filled constantly and kept afloat financially is a recipe for disaster. If downtown Wheeling is struggling and in constant decline, what does Powhatan have to offer?
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Continuous Electronic Fetal Monitoring
What is electronic fetal monitoring (EFM)?
How can continuous EFM affect my pelvic floor?
What are other ways to monitor the baby's heart rate in labor?
When is continuous EFM generally recommended?
What is electronic fetal monitoring (EFM)?The electronic monitor tracks and displays a baby's heart rate in parallel with the rise and fall of uterine contractions. Monitoring of the baby's heart rate can be external (picking up the heart rate through an ultrasound device held against the mother's belly with a belt or a mesh band) or internal (picking up the heart rate through a spiral electrode needle that is inserted through the vagina and cervix and catches under the baby's scalp). Contractions can also be monitored externally (using a pressure sensor held against the belly by a belt or a mesh band) or internally (with a thin tube inserted into the uterus).
How can continuous EFM affect my pelvic floor?With continuous EFM, a woman is connected to a monitor throughout labor. This can indirectly harm the pelvic floor as it increases the likelihood of using vacuum extraction or forceps (assisted vaginal birth). This in turn, and especially when routinely carried out with midline episiotomy, increases chances of a serious tear into or through the anal muscle. Anal muscle tears can lead to leaking gas — and more rarely, feces — or a sense of urgency about elimination (bowel incontinence) and increase likelihood of pain during sexual intercourse.
What are other ways to monitor the baby's heart rate in labor?The baby's heart rate can be monitored at regular intervals (intermittently) by using either the EFM machine, a hand-held device (Doppler), or a special stethoscope. This type of monitoring allows you much more freedom of movement to walk, use the toilet, use a shower or tub, seek positions of greatest comfort, etc. (The theory behind continuous EFM was that it would enable doctors to intervene sooner if a baby shows signs of trouble, but many studies have shown that babies are not born in better condition with continuous EFM in comparison with babies who are monitored intermittently.)
When is continuous EFM generally recommended?Continuous EFM is standard practice with some interventions that increase the likelihood that a baby will have certain problems:
In addition to increasing risk for assisted vaginal birth, continuous EFM also increases risk for cesarean section. You may wish to speak with your doctor or midwife and nursing staff where you will be giving birth, in advance and again during labor, about monitoring the baby intermittently whenever possible.
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Auburn, AL (Sports Network) - Kyle Wiltjer scored a game-high 17 points to
push the Kentucky Wildcats to a 75-53 rout of the Auburn Tigers in
Southeastern Conference action at Auburn Arena.
Alex Poythress, Archie Goodwin, and Ryan Harrow chipped in 12 points each for
Kentucky (12-5, 3-1 SEC) as it picked up its second victory in a row. Harrow
also dealt out eight assists while Nerlens Noels made a major contribution
with 10 points, nine rebounds, and seven blocks.
Rob Chubb paced Auburn (8-9, 2-2) with 14 points and seven rebounds. Frankie
Sullivan went 5-of-16 from the field to net 12 points, Allen Payne scored 11,
and Asauhn Dixon-Tatum added 10 points off the bench for the Tigers, who
suffered their second straight defeat.
Auburn missed all 11 of its 3-point attempts in the first half, but it went
into halftime trailing by a reasonable, 30-25 margin after the Wildcats went
just 1-of-10 from beyond the arc before the break.
Kentucky was unstoppable after the intermission, connecting on 66.7 percent of
its field goal tries to outscore the hosts, 45-28, over the final 20 minutes.
The Wildcats used a 17-2 run to jump out to an insurmountable 27-point lead
late in the second period.
Although the Tigers committed only nine turnovers, they were outrebounded,
43-30, and outscored, 40-30, in the paint.
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text: Good afternoon everyone. I turned in 7 points for a 67 2nd season deer tag this year. I have read that the herd hasn't fully recovered from the 07-08 winter, but I know there is still good deer in the area. I have hunted 67 for elk twice back in 03 & 04. That is when I noticed the amount of high quality bucks was enormous. I have hunted 66 and 65 a few times as well. I am somewhat familiar with the area. I was hoping for some advice on where to set up a good camp or rent a cabin close to hunting and a general area to begin looking for bucks. In the past we hunted the west side of 67 off of 149. We would take a dirt road due east off of 149. The entrance was across the highway from about a 12' tall fence. IIRC, it was BLM road 3042 or Co. Rd. 149 . It starts as low sage country and winds up in timber up high. Any advice would be great. I would love to scout, but the 32 hour round trip is too much. Thanks for anything and everything.


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Brightness in the WinterThough both of this week's coffees are new to our offering list, I suspect some of you could be convinced to love them before you even try them. Why? Well, this week we'll be tasting another fantastic single-farmer lot from a member of the Yirgacheffe Farmer Cooperative Union (YCFCU) of Ethiopia named Workiye Shallo alongside the inaugural roast of this year's Remera from Rwanda. On your marks, get set, slurp!
Notes on the CoffeesOf the many great coffees we bought this year from individual farmer members of YCFCU, Workiye Shallo's (wer-KAY-yuh SHA-llow) piqued my interest not only because it's another example of my favorite coffee taste profile, but also because she's the only woman out of the single farmers whose coffees we have celebrated this year. In Yirgacheffe, as in most coffee-producing communities globally, women are equal partners in the work of coffee production but seldom hold positions of power or receive recognition. Women are less likely than men to own land, and given how few members of YCFCU own the processing equipment that allows them to create these small, single-farmer lots, Workiye Shallo is a noteworthy exception. Workiye lives in Konga, which is one of many villages in the Yirgacheffe region where we've purchased coffee over the years, and she grows equal parts Kudhume and Wolisho varieties of coffee on the farm she owns with her husband, Ayele.
Remera's return heralds the beginning of our offering list's transition from northern-hemisphere African coffees—the many Ethiopian and Kenyan stars we've been celebrating for the past few months—to freshly arrived, southern-hemisphere coffees from Burundi and Rwanda. This washing station is among the highest in elevation in Rwanda and the family behind it, including mother Epiphanie and her sons Aloys and Samuel, are some of the most curious and well-connected people in the country's dynamic specialty coffee industry. Our collaboration with them over the years has resulted in quality experiments like the excellent sundried natural of two years ago and in our support of their pursuit of sustainability, as well: this year we're pleased to be contributing $5,000 from our Seeds fund to a project to diversify their farms and small farms around theirs by intercropping macadamia trees among their coffee plants. Almost all Rwandan coffee farms are shadeless monocultures and growers have no history of composting, so most rely heavily on chemical fertilizers to sustain their nutrient-poor soils and on mulch grass to keep dry soil from washing down the country's famous thousand hills during the rainy season.
Workiye Shallo's and Remera's coffees roll out on Friday and should be around, brightening our palates, through the middle of February.
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KLEM News PM Update April 6, 2011
(LE MARS)--Fire safety is the reason the Le Mars Fire-Rescue Chief spoke at the Le Mars City Council meeting Tuesday.
Fire-Rescue Chief David Schipper told the Council backyard fire pits should have a screen cover or some way to contain the combustion. Schipper also said clean, seasoned firewood should be burned.
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With spring weather, Schipper said he wanted to remind city residents not to set anything on fire unless it is allowed with recreational fire pits.
(LE MARS)--Indoor and outdoor activities are being added at the Le Mars YMCA.
Executive Director Todd Lancaster describes participation as good with more than 50 classes.
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In a monthly report to the Le Mars City Council, Lancaster explained the Y would join a national effort this month.
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A six-week Yoga Kids program will begin April 18th.
The Y will partner with the Chamber on April 23rd.
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A softball pitching clinic for third through eighth grade girls April 18th with a registration deadline at the Y of April 15th.
(LE MARS)--Spring cleaning could mean an end to leftovers in homes and garages with a Household Hazardous Materials Day next month.
The Household Hazardous Materials Day for Le Mars and Oyens residents will be at the city's Street Department Building, 331 First Street Northeast. According to Assistant City Administrator Bill Cole, the Plymouth County Solid Waste Agency is offering the free service which was highly successful last fall.
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Hours Wednesday, May 11th are from ten in the morning until noon and from one until five in the afternoon.
Appointments for the free collections are needed and may be made by calling this city of Le Mars number, 548-4958.
(Merrill)--A reward is offered for information about a theft and criminal mischief at rural Merrill.
Sometime between last October 29th and November second, about 800 dollars worth of motor vehicle parts were taken from a vehicle and the vehicle has about another 800 dollars worth of damage.
The crime occurred at rural Merrill at 29164 Ideal Road.
Anyone with information is asked to call the Plymouth County Sheriff's office or Crime Stoppers. A reward of up to two-thousand dollars is available for information leading to the arrest for the rural Merrill crime.
SIGOURNEY, Iowa (AP) Funeral services will be on Saturday for a Keokuk County sheriff's deputy who was shot to death allegedly by a man with a history of mental illness who was later killed by officers after a standoff near Sigourney (SIG'-or-nee) in southeast Iowa.
Harden Funeral Home in What Cheer says services for Eric Stein will be at 1 p.m. at Sigourney High School.
The 38-year-old deputy from What Cheer was killed Monday when he and two other officers went to 53-year-old Jeffrey Krier's (kreer) home. Authorities say Krier opened fire, killing Stein. Krier was killed after a standoff. The other officers weren't injured.
Krier's siblings say he struggled with mental illness for three decades.
Stein is the first Iowa law officer shot and killed in the line of duty since 1985.
MONTROSE, Iowa (AP) Officials say a 91-year-old southeast Iowa man is recovering after he crashed his pickup truck and spent the night in a ditch in rural Lee County.
The sheriff's office says Richard Mabeus, of Wever, was driving on a rural road Sunday night when he went through an intersection and crashed in the ditch. Mabeus got out of the truck and attempted to walk to look for help, but collapsed in the ditch. He spent the night and part of Monday in the ditch before he was found by family members.
The Hawk Eye in Burlington says Mabeus was taken to a hospital where he was treated for injuries sustained in the crash and for hypothermia.
The cause of the crash is under investigation.
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) Iowa House Speaker Kraig Paulsen says Republicans have positioned themselves to maintain control in the Legislature despite a focus on high-profile social issues ranging from abortion to gay rights.
Paulsen says in an interview with The Associated Press that Republicans campaigned last fall on a platform of shrinking state government. He says that's precisely what they are doing as they craft a new state budget that's smaller than the current year's budget.
He rejected suggestions that focusing on emotional social issues will turn off independent and moderate voters that are essential to building a majority. He says virtually all the issues Republicans have addressed this year have broad-based public support and he's comfortable about his party's chances heading into next year's election.
BOONE, Iowa (AP) A Boone County sheriff's deputy is ``very sore'' after his cruiser flipped during a high-speed chase.
Chief Deputy Gregg Elsberry says Deputy Andrew Godzicki (gawd-ZIHK'-ee) was trying to catch up to a car that was speeding east on U.S. Highway 30 toward Boone about 7:30 a.m. Tuesday.
Elsberry says that when Godzicki braked hard to avoid slower traffic, he lost control of his cruiser. It went into a ditch, flipped several times and landed in the median.
Elsberry describes Godzicki as ``very, very sore,'' and says the deputy is recovering at home after being checked at a hospital.
As for the car and driver being chased, no arrest has been reported.
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) Human remains that could be up to 7,000 years old have been discovered at a construction site in Des Moines.
They were found by a state archaeology team near a site where scientists think people harvested, cooked and ate clams thousands of years ago.
State archaeologist John Doershuk (DOHR'-shuhk) tells The Des Moines Register that it's a unique site to Iowa and the Midwest.
The site's exact location is not being disclosed, lest looters ravage it.
But the discovery and archaeological dig is delaying a $37.8 million sewer project for at least six months. The Register reports that it's estimated the Wastewater Reclamation Authority will have to spend an estimated $1.5 million or more because of the delay.
IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) One of the 13 Iowa players hospitalized after an intensive weightlifting exercise in January says he's planning to transfer to another school.
Reserve senior cornerback Willie Lowe told ESPN.com that he's not sure whether he'll be able to play again. Lowe says his weight is still down 20 pounds and he's been having headaches.
Lowe and 12 others were affected by rhabdomyolysis (rab-doh-my-AHL'-ah-sis), a condition that releases muscle fiber into the bloodstream and can cause kidney damage.
Iowa athletic director Gary Barta said in a statement Wednesday the school is honoring Lowe's request to speak with other schools. Barta said they'd like him to remain with the team.
Iowa coach Kirk Ferentz said two weeks ago that all 13 players had been medically cleared to practice.
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North Carolina's statewide school board wants to strip three taxpayer-funded charter schools of their ability to operate separately from traditional public schools.
The State Board of Education wants to revoke the charter of Cape Lookout Marine Science High School in Morehead City because of financial problems.
Wednesday's vote is the first step in the process to revoke the charter.
The state board also voted to start the revocation process for Bridges Charter School in Wilkes County and Highland Charter School in Gastonia. They would be the first to lose their state-granted charters purely for failing to educate students. Fewer than 60 percent of the students attending the schools were proficient in required subjects and children failed to meet learning targets.
There was no comment today from Cape Lookout, or whether the charter has filed an appeal yet.
Nearly four dozen charter schools have had been disbanded since the mid-1990s, when they started operating free of rules governing most public schools.


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Thomasville, GA- Hundreds of people in our area are coming together to honor Martin Luther King, Jr.
Volunteers from Hands on Thomas County and America's Second Harvest of South Georgia spent the day gearing up for Monday's celebration.
The day of service will include a food drive to feed more than 150 families and a community beautification project.
"What we're trying to do is promote Dr. King's commitment to the community and honor his legacy of commitment to the community by promoting opportunity for all, and that's really what he was looking for," said Joseph Newborn, the program director for Hands on Thomas County.
Volunteers will work from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Monday and then to wrap up the day of service, they're invited to take a tour of the Jack Hadley Black History Museum in Thomasville.
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Since I'm chained to my home (got the flu) I might as well fiddle around with this photoshop thing.
My first map presented to you is no master piece or anything but simply a strategic map overview for a Flames of War battle report I'm doing as a follow up to a recently played game in my shop.
I'm actually quite pleased with how easy and fast it is to create something reasonably pleasing to the eye. I made this map using all the newly learned tricks from Pasis' Tutorial which I found yesterday. Very useful for beginners of Photoshop. Thumbs up for that.
Well hopefully this is just a first in a long row of maps to come. If I can squeeze in the time


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Watching Out For Children
April 1, 2013
If the authorities in Marshall County are right, two small children living in an apartment there were in serious danger. They are safe now....
"The fact that had the deputy not rescued the children, Dhhr probably would have"...Not necessarily. Just because she was under investigation does not assure this. They often call before coming, giving her time to clean up the kids and the house. Was the husband arrested the next day? A male with the same last name was. What was his role in this? How about the rest of the story. For all we know, she could have just returned home from a week away and this is how the husband left it. I think there is more to the story but they are not telling. There was a Gump arrested over weekend-no info, no pic, etc. Isnt he a city worker? Why do they publish this and a fireman with Dui and protect others. Very selective process of LE reports and NR publishing.
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Hey people,
I just spent a week or so playing around with Zimbra using a test account that a Hosted Zimbra partner gave me access to. This was to see if Zimbra could work for my specific needs.
Despite the fact that I liked what I saw, I would like to provide some feedback here with regards to what Zimbra could do for me in the ideal situation.
If you reply, I would like to hear why you think my ideas are good or bad and explain.
Here goes nothing....
Ideally, the Zimbra server would be the one-stop shop for all my email. It retrieves all the mail from my various accounts (work email, university email, personal email, gmail, and what not).
This and all the identities related to each email, including all my calender info and address book info, is stored on the Zimbra server.
Then, as an end user I can decide which client to use: Zimbra Desktop, my mobile phone, or any other email client.
You may think, isn't this already what Zimbra offers? Well, almost...
My main issue atm is that for external email I need to logon to the Zimbra webclient, retrieve the email and only then does it sync with my mobile phone. If I, for example, want to access my gmail on my mobile phone, I need to either load it separately, or retrieve it with zimbra webmail client first.
Also, the Zimbra Desktop client, in my opinion, should be nothing more than a facility that lets you use Zimbra Webmail from your desktop in both online and offline situations. All configuration info should come from the server. All you need to do is enter the Zimbra server address and the rest is loaded from the server.
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Ok, long story, but I hope it makes sense.Code:Zimbra Server - Gmail Account - University Account - Email account @mydomain.com Each account is tied to an identity and you have the option to select a seperate SMTP server for each account. Replying to a message that belongs to a certain identity automatically loads that identity and uses the selected SMTP server for sending messages. Basically, Zimbra Web Client is the hosted version of Outlook. You load various accounts, can send and receive email from various accounts, and manage all of them from one central location. Zimbra desktop is then nothing more than an app that lets you have offline access to your account as well. Literally ALL settings are loaded from the server. The reverse would therefore also be true; if you make changes to the settings in Zimbra Desktop, these are automatically saved on the server and also get synced with all other Zimbra Desktop clients (or mobile clients) that access the same account.
The only issue I myself see with this setup is that you might increase your server load quite a lot because it has to send/receive email from various other servers.
Anyways, I look forward to your replies!


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Literacy Off the Page: The Changing Nature of Literacy in a Technological World
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The 14th Annual Literacy Breakfast
Our yearly event took place on March 18. A provocative panel spoke to the future of print and literacy.
William Crossman--philosopher, futurist and professor--asserted that in 50 years print would be a thing of the past. This would be a positive step in the evolution of human society in which all-sensory ITs will replace reading and writing and actually encourage the democratization of information worldwide.
Dr. Jean Holbrook, San Mateo County Superintendent of Schools, spoke optimistically about how technology is providing exciting opportunities for student learning, especially with the emergence of electronic text books.
J. Maarten Troost, author and self-proclaimed Luddite, spoke about the joy of the printed word and how he saw it co-existing with technology.
Last, but not least, Phil Bronstein, Executive Vice President and Editor-at-Large, Hearst Newspapers, announced to a dismayed audience that newspapers are indeed really dead, though (he continued more optimistically) journalism is not.
Healthy Range of Perspectives
Whether you agreed or not, the program provided food for thought.
Below are some comments from attendees. If you were there, what did you think? Even if you weren't, join the conversation online.
Audience Thoughts
I just finished talking about the Literacy Network Breakfast on Thursday night at our Bible Study class for our 'good news' segment, and on the telephone more than once. WOW! I was impressed with all the speakers. At various times they seemed a little depressing while attempting to spread hope. I noticed that Dr. Jean Holbrook shared the most hope. Phil Bronstein was very open and honest with his thoughts. I missed some of William Crossman's speech. I talked to him briefly about my life with three generations of relatives and some older close friends. He was astonished that I have been living with the computer, SKYPE, and online writing my 4 books. He wanted to know more, but time did not permit those details of my experiences. Here's one he laughed out loud on. My 20 years old grandson texted his Dad from college."I have no money." What ever happen to 'Hello and goodbye'?
--Eleanor Curry
I agree with you, very thought provoking. Loved it. So far my favorite J. Since it happened I have just taken every opportunity I've had to comment on it. Talked to Darwin, Rebecca, my husband when I got home last night and one of my tutors who came in this morning. Looking forward to the discussion on the blog (can't believe I'm saying this).A face to face discussion would still be my favored option.
--Nathalie Jackson
Hi Jeanine! I thoroughly enjoyed yesterday's program.I felt as though I were among kindred spirits all morning. I would have loved to ask the speakers what they think of Wikipedia and its effect on the library world. I've often wondered if that concept could be adapted to journalism somehow. My background is as a news reporter. And I met my husband, Carl, a sports columnist for the Oakland Tribune on the job. After I became a librarian, I worked for a short time at the S.F. Examiner library and Phil Bronstein was the managing editor then. So, of course, I was very interested to hear what Mr. Bronstein had to say. Much of it didn't surprise me but it was unnerving to hear it from another respected name in the 'business'.
--Celeste Steward
I have had this conversation with a few different groups of people this week and it is indeed thought provoking. Some people had shocked looks on their faces when I brought it up and others shook their heads yes or no and heated conversation ensued. Great topic. I loved every minute of being there and would like to have had a personal conversation with each and every one of the presenters. They were interesting, entertaining and darn smart.
--Josephine Pritchard
I don't think the futurist had thoughts things through to their logical conclusion if such a world comes to pass. There are cognitive benefits to the brain pathways developed when learning to read that would be lost if we reverted to an all-oral culture. How is this a good thing?
His analogy of the car to horse and buggy does not address the losses of habitat, environmental degradation, the fragmentation of communities and families that the automobile has wrought. So too he did not elaborate at all on the consequences of a reversion, a "devolution" as he termed it, of written expression. What kind of world would that be--he made it sound like it would be wonderful. I think assuredly it would not be. It is this lack of intellectual follow-through that undermines his arguments and damages his credibility. I could not take his ideas seriously because they were so flawed with lack of scholastic rigor. A few newspaper articles do not make a credible treatise.
Such a world would rely entirely on technology that itself relies on external power sources. Should those power sources fail or become disabled, it all falls apart. We are already risking utter collapse of civilization as we know it from dependence on external power sources. This would exacerbate that risk ten-fold since there would be no one who would be able to read, let alone understand, the technical manuals to bring it all back, even if that were possible. It would be Lord of the Flies within weeks of wholesale shutdown of the energy infrastructure.
In an all-oral culture, how would complex disciplines such as the sciences, math, philosophy and most other higher level knowledge systems be transmitted, maintained, built upon? It presupposes again technological storage devices that no one will know how to access or maintain let alone invent.
Also implicit is an assumption that these technological interfaces would be readily and freely available to all peoples throughout the world. This assumption is blatantly false since all of those things and the underlying infrastructure are costly--who pays, who maintains? Would developing nations actually have the resources to participate in this global conversation enabled by expensive, complex technology? Would even developed nations be able to divert resources to such a world? We can barely maintain our infrastructure as it is now.
In the end, I think J. Martin Troust had it right when he said that both systems will co-exist. We are already communicating across distances using technology like Skype and its successors to communicate orally with family. Teleconferencing in business will become a necessity due to travel costs and efficiencies. These are the natural developments (which again presuppose that the underlying infrastructure will remain in place) of technological advances and are beneficial in many ways--but there is always a cost. These costs need to be examined closely so that things just don't go on their merry way unremarked upon or mitigated.
--Thom Ball
Newspapers are an interesting topic. I subscribe to newspapers and read some of them online. I think that if other newspapers charge for papers, they should be good. Librarians understand that having print newspapers and online newspapers are more accurate than You Tube and other places to get news on blogs, etc. I use Facebook but don't use it for news. I'm not that trusting.
--Cathie Scalice
Author Bio:
Jeanine Asche has over 30 years of library experience working mostly with children and families. In her spare time, besides reading of course, she dabbles in painting, enjoys hiking with her family, and refereeing her animal menagerie--a crazy lab mix, a loveable tabby cat, a rambunctious kitten, and, if 3 weren't enough, this mix occasionally includes a spirited "grand puppy".
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I agree with Thom's comments, especially his pointing out the fragility and unsustainability of our electricity infrastructure. Overenthusiastic futurists often tend to overlook the economic digital divide that still exists in the world-- so many don't even have access to telephones, let alone computers or the Internet. What bugs me in this debate, as in many others, is that there is an either/or mentality that takes hold. There's no reason that print has to die in order for electronic media to flourish. In fact, these two forms of media can live side by side.


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|Fire only one cause of burn injuries
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|Wednesday, 06 February 2013 13:43
National Burn Awareness Week is Feb. 3-9. The Colorado Division of Fire Prevention and Control joined fire and life safety educators across the state in reminding parents and caregivers that fire is just one cause of burn injuries. Children also can be seriously injured by hot foods and beverages, heating appliances, hot pots and pans, electrical currents and chemicals.
This year's focus of Burn Awareness Week is preventing scald burn injuries.
Hot water scalds are the leading cause of burns to young children and can be caused by hot liquids or steam. Hot tap water accounts for almost one in four of all scald burns among children and is associated with more deaths and hospitalizations than any other hot liquid burns.
Young children are particularly at risk because they cannot recognize heat-related hazards quickly enough to react appropriately. Children's skin is thinner than adults' and burns at lower temperatures and more deeply. A child exposed to 140-degree Fahrenheit liquid for five seconds will sustain a third-degree burn.
"Burn hazards to children include hot foods and beverages, space heaters, steam irons and curling irons," said Paul Cooke, director of the Division of Fire Prevention and Control. "There's a lot you can do around the home to minimize the risk of burn injuries."
The Division urges caregivers to:
—Check water temperature. Set water heaters to 120 degrees Fahrenheit. When using water taps, always turn the cold water on first; then add hot. Reverse the order when turning water off. Always check bath and sink water with wrist or elbow before placing a child in it.
—Childproof the home. Keep burning candles, matches and lighters out of the reach of children. Playing with matches and lighters is one of the leading causes of fire deaths to young children. Keep these items locked up out of sight and out of reach. Discuss good fires and bad fires and how matches and lighters are for adults. Explain that these items are not toys.
—Prevent spills. Cook with pots and pans on back burners and turn handles away from the front. Place containers of hot food or liquid away from the edge of counters or tables and remove tablecloths so children don't accidentally pull hot items down onto themselves.
—Establish a "kid-free zone." Establish a three-foot kid-free zone around the stove area. Never leave a child alone in the kitchen. Don't hold children while cooking or while carrying hot foods and beverages.
—Test food and drink temperature. Taste cooked foods and heated liquids to make sure they're not too hot for children. Never microwave a baby's bottle. Drinks heated in a microwave may be much hotter than their containers. Instead, heat bottles with warm water and test them before feeding your child.
—Keep electrical cords out of reach—especially cords connected to heating appliances, such as coffee pots and deep fryers. Make sure electrical cords can't be pulled or snagged into a bathtub or sink. Never leave a hot iron sitting on an ironing board unattended.
—Actively supervise. Simply being in the same room with a child is not necessarily supervising. Safety precautions are important, but there is no substitute for giving children full attention.
If a child is burned, the burned area should be placed in, or flushed with, cool water. Keep the burned area in the cool water for 10-15 minutes. Never use ice, ointments or butter. If the burn is severe, immediately seek emergency assistance.
For additional information contact the local fire department or these additional resources:
—Division of Fire Prevention and Control for general background information on scald burns, www.cdfpc.org/docs/DFPC_Scald_Burns.pdf.
—American Burn Association, www.ameriburn.org.
—Shriners Hospitals for Children for burn awareness, http://www.shrinershospitalsforchildren.org/Education/BurnAwareness.aspx.
—Safe Kids USA for burn prevention, http://www.safekids.org/our-work/programs/fire-burn-prevention/.
Holyoke Enterprise February 7, 2013


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Splice of Life
Alligator staples are designed for light- and medium-duty conveyor belts.
Solid plate fasteners are well-suited for higher tension main haulage belts carrying highly abrasive materials.
Modern hinged-plate belt fasteners, with scalloped edge and more prominent coining, embed deeper into the belt cover under compression of hammer-driven, self-setting rivets.
Effective belt conveyor maintenance for concrete producers has two key goals, both with bottom line consequences. The first is to prevent surprise belt failures. The second is to minimize repair downtime.
While all aspects of conveyor system maintenance are important, belt splicing is among the most critical. Its impact on maintenance is unquestionable. It's one of the few components that constantly receives heavy, abrasive wear. Also, when a splice fails, it not only stops operation and causes downtime, it results in material loss. Sometimes the resulting cleanup is worse and more costly than the repair itself.
Mechanical fasteners and vulcanization are the two primary methods for joining the ends of conveyor and elevator belts. Although vulcanized splicing is preferred in some locations, mechanical splicing has become more popular as it continues to prove its value as a cost-reducing, uptime increasing alternative.
Technological advances in mechanical belt fasteners and systems have fueled this development.
These developments include belts made of newer synthetic materials, improving mechanical fastener designs, newer alloys that resist abrasion and corrosion, and new tools that recess fasteners for smoother and quieter operation.
At the same time, some commonly held beliefs about vulcanization have been scrutinized and questioned. For example, the old saying that a vulcanized splice is as strong as the original belt is false. A two-ply belt can lose about half of its strength when vulcanized, while a three-ply belt can lose one-third.
Vulcanizing works best on new belting. On older worn belts, where most emergency splicing is done, vulcanizing often becomes difficult to do properly, and is less reliable than a mechanical splice.
It is also true that vulcanized splices deteriorate from within, making it difficult to detect potential problems and increasing the potential for surprise failures. Mechanical splices will show signs of wear and damage, enabling splice repairs to be performed as part of scheduled downtime.
The materials used to vulcanize the splice—the adhesives and rubber compounds—must be kept up-to-date and properly stored. Using products that are out-of-date will give less than optimum results that cause the vulcanized splice to fail prematurely.
Mechanical splices have no restrictions as to their shelf life or storage conditions. Splicing components that were made several years ago are just as good as those that were made yesterday.
A mechanical splice can be installed faster and easier than a vulcanized splice. It takes several hours to complete a vulcanized splice. The crew must cut a belt back, trim the steps, and fit the belt ends together. Other time-consuming steps include applying the appropriate compounds, cooking the belt under heat and pressure, and allowing the belt to cool.
The total cost for the vulcanized splice will be several thousand dollars, not including the cost of the vulcanizing presses. This does not take into account the additional downtime waiting for the vulcanizing crew to travel to and set up at your site. The amount of belting used to splice a 48-inch-wide belt can be 72 inches or more, and it can require six to eight hours to complete.
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