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Post-Approval Studies
Post-Approval Studies
- In January 2005, the oversight responsibility of the Post-Approval Studies Program was transferred to the Division of Epidemiology (DEPI) of the Office of Surveillance and Biometrics (OSB)/Center for Devices and Radiological Health (CDRH).
- The CDRH Post-Approval Studies Program encompasses design, tracking, oversight, and review responsibilities for studies mandated as a condition of approval of a premarket approval (PMA) application, protocol development product (PDP) application, or humanitarian device exemption (HDE) application. The program helps ensure that well-designed post-approval studies (PAS) are conducted effectively and efficiently and in the least burdensome manner.
- CDRH has established an automated, internal tracking system that efficiently identifies the reporting status of active PAS studies ordered since January 1, 2005 based on study timelines incorporated in study protocols and agreed upon by the CDRH and applicants. This system represents CDRH's effort to ensure that all PAS commitments are fulfilled in a timely manner.
- In addition, CDRH launched this publicly available webpage to keep all stakeholders informed of the progress of each PAS. The webpage displays general information regarding each PAS, as well as the overall study status (based on protocol-driven timelines and the adequacy of the data) and the applicant's reporting status for each submission due.
- Guidance Document: "Procedures for Handling Post-Approval Studies Imposed by PMA Order"
- PAS Webpage FAQs
- Tools for Conducting PAS
- Post-Approval Studies Workshops
Contact Information
Julie Unger
Project Manager, Post-Approval Studies Program
Food and Drug Administration
10903 New Hampshire Ave
WO66-4206v Silver Spring, MD
Phone: (301) 796-6134
Fax: (301) 847-8140
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Fourth-generation Intel Core processors in MacBook Air give you more time to do more things. Add that to an array of other smart and efficient features, and you have an incredible amount of power in your hands. While carrying next to nothing.
Up to 12 hours of battery life. Power through your whole day.
Thanks to compact all-flash storage in MacBook Air, there's plenty of room for a big battery. Working together with the new power-efficient Intel Core architecture, this battery can post some impressive numbers. Now the 13-inch model gets up to 12 hours of battery life on a single charge and the 11-inch model gets up to 9 hours. That gives you all-day power for word processing, presentations, email and more. And if you're watching iTunes films, you get up to 10 hours of playback time on the 13-inch model and up to 8 hours on the 11-inch. Put MacBook Air to sleep for more than 3 hours, and it enters standby mode to conserve battery life for up to 30 days. And if you enable Power Nap, you'll continue to receive new email and calendar invitations while your computer is asleep.
Fourth-generation Intel Core processors. Performance, meet endurance.
MacBook Air is powered by the all-new fourth-generation Intel Core i5 and i7 processors. This ultra-efficient architecture was designed to use less power and still deliver high performance. Which means not only can you do whatever you want -- you can keep doing it for longer than before. In addition, the new Intel HD Graphics 5000 offers up to 40 per cent faster graphics -- performance you'll especially notice with games and other graphics-intensive tasks.
Up to 3x faster Wi-Fi. 802.11ac. The new definition of fast.
MacBook Air now supports ultra-fast 802.11ac Wi-Fi. When connected to an 802.11ac base station -- including the new AirPort Extreme and AirPort Time Capsule -- wireless performance is up to 3x faster than with the previous generation of MacBook Air. And your Wi-Fi range improves as well. With Bluetooth technology, you can connect MacBook Air to Bluetooth-enabled devices like speakers and headphones. Even without all the wires, you're totally connected.
Faster all-flash storage. Ready. Set. Done.
Part of what makes MacBook Air so responsive is that it's designed entirely around flash storage. Not only does this make MacBook Air much lighter and more portable than traditional notebooks, it also provides faster access to data. Available in capacities up to 512GB, this next-generation flash storage is up to 9x faster than a traditional 5400-rpm notebook hard drive. And it's up to 45 per cent faster than the flash storage in the previous-generation MacBook Air. So when you flip open MacBook Air, it's ready to go straightaway. Even after a month in standby mode, the screen springs to life. As if this big bump in performance wasn't enough, the 11-inch model now comes as standard with double the capacity -- 128GB.
Thunderbolt and USB 3. Make some powerful connections.
With the lightning-fast Thunderbolt port, you can connect your MacBook Air to the latest devices and displays, like the Apple Thunderbolt Display. But that's not the whole story. MacBook Air also comes equipped with two USB 3 ports, so you can connect the latest USB 3 devices and all your USB 2 devices as well. With just a few connections, MacBook Air transforms from an ultra-portable notebook into a complete workstation.
Display, camera and mics. Impressive. In every sense.
LED-backlit display. Millions of pixels. Millimetres thin.
Corner to corner and pixel by pixel, the MacBook Air display is both an engineering feat and a design breakthrough. The display measures a mere 4.86 millimetres thin, yet its resolution makes you feel like you're looking at a larger screen. The 11-inch MacBook Air features a resolution of 1366x768 pixels, while the 13-inch model wows with a resolution of 1440x900 pixels. And LED backlighting makes colours bright and vibrant from edge to edge. So whether you're editing photos, perfecting a presentation or watching a film, you're going to love what you see.
720p FaceTime HD camera. Stay sharp.
Let your friends and family see more of you with the 720p FaceTime HD camera. Every smile looks bright, even halfway round the world. And the widescreen format means everyone can fit into the picture without having to crowd round the display.
Dual mics. They'll hear you loud and clear.
The dual microphones in MacBook Air are great for when you want to be heard. If you're making a FaceTime call, for example, the mics reduce background noise from behind the notebook. And when you use Dictation, they create an adaptive audio beam that intelligently adjusts to detect your voice -- instead of the noise around you.
Multi-Touch trackpad. It goes hand in hand with OS X.
The Multi-Touch gestures in OS X make everything you do on MacBook Air more intuitive, direct and fun. And the spacious Multi-Touch trackpad is perfectly designed for them, whether it's a three-finger swipe to activate Mission Control or a four-finger pinch to see all your apps in Launchpad. Gesture responses are smooth and realistic. So when you're scrolling up and down a web page or swiping from one full-screen app to another, it's almost like you're touching what you're seeing.
Backlit keyboard. What you see is what you type
As incredibly compact as MacBook Air is, it still manages to fit a full-size keyboard that makes typing as natural as it is comfortable. And the keyboard is backlit, so you can type with ease in even the dimmest light. A built-in ambient light sensor detects changes in lighting conditions and adjusts the display and keyboard brightness automatically. From a seat in a sunny café to a seat on an overnight flight, you'll always have the perfect lighting for any environment.
Your content. On all your devices.
iCloud stores your content and lets you access your music, photos, calendars, contacts, documents and more from whatever device you're on. So if you take a picture with your iPhone or make changes to your meeting schedule on your iPad, iCloud makes sure everything appears on your Mac too. And it works both ways -- create a to-do list on your Mac and you can make edits to it on your iPhone
- Product Description
- Apple MacBook Air - 13.3" - Core i5 - 4 GB RAM - 128 GB flash storage - English
- Product Type
- Notebook
- Operating System
- OS X 10.9 Mavericks
- Processor
- Intel Core i5 (4th Gen) 1.3 GHz ( 2.6 GHz ) / 3 MB Cache
- Memory
- Storage
- 128 GB flash storage
- Optical Drive
- No optical drive
- Display
- 13.3" LED backlight 1440 x 900 / WXGA+
- Graphics
- Intel HD Graphics 5000
- Networking
- Bluetooth 4.0, 802.11ac
- Battery
- Up to 12 hours
- Dimensions (WxDxH)
- 32.5 cm x 22.7 cm x 1.7 cm
- Weight
- 1.35 kg
- Localisation
- English / United Kingdom
- Environmental Standards
- ENERGY STAR Qualified EPEAT Gold
- Manufacturer Warranty
- 1 year warranty
- Product Type
- Notebook
- Operating System
- Apple OS X 10.9 Mavericks
Processor / Chipset
- Intel Core i5 (4th Gen) 1.3 GHz
- Max Turbo Speed
- 2.6 GHz
- Number of Cores
- Dual-Core
- Cache
- 64-bit Computing
- Yes
- Features
- Integrated memory controller, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0
- Max RAM Supported
- Technology
- Speed
- 1600 MHz
- Main Storage
- 128 GB flash storage
- Type
- 13.3"
- LCD Backlight Technology
- LED backlight
- Resolution
- 1440 x 900 ( WXGA+ )
- Widescreen
- Yes
- Image Aspect Ratio
- 16:10
- Features
- Glossy
Audio & Video
- Graphics Processor
- Intel HD Graphics 5000
- Memory Allocation Technology
- Dynamic Video Memory Technology 5.0
- Camera
- Integrated webcam
- Resolution
- 1280 x 720
- Sound
- Stereo speakers , two microphones
- Type
- Trackpad, backlit keyboard
- Keyboard Layout
- English
- Features
- Multi-touch touchpad, ambient light sensor
- Wireless
- Bluetooth 4.0, 802.11ac
- Technology
- Lithium polymer
- Capacity
- 50 Wh
- Run Time
- Up to 12 hours
AC Adapter
- Input
- AC 120/230 V ( 50/60 Hz )
- Output
- 45 Watt
Connections & Expansion
- Interfaces
- 2 x USB 3.0 , Headphone output , Thunderbolt
- Memory Card Reader
- Yes ( SDXC Card )
- Software Included
- Drivers & Utilities, Apple QuickTime, Apple iTunes, Apple Mac OS X Mail, Apple Mac OS X Chess, Apple DVD Player, Apple Safari, Apple Dashboard, Photo Booth, Apple Time Machine, Apple iLife '11, Apple Mac App Store, Apple FaceTime, Apple Automator, Apple Launchpad, Apple Mission Control, Apple Preview, Apple Calculator, Apple Dictionary, Apple Image Capture, Apple Stickies, Apple TextEdit, Apple System Preferences, Reminders, Contacts, Notes, Calendar, Notification Center, Messages, Dictation, iCloud, Game Center
- Case Material
- Aluminum
- Included Accessories
- Power adapter
- Localization
- English / United Kingdom
Dimensions & Weight
- Dimensions (WxDxH)
- 32.5 cm x 22.7 cm x 1.7 cm
- Weight
- 1.35 kg
Environmental Standards
- EPEAT Compliant
- EPEAT Gold
- ENERGY STAR Qualified
- Yes
Manufacturer Warranty
- Service & Support
- Limited warranty - 1 year , Technical support - phone consulting - 90 days
Environmental Parameters
- Min Operating Temperature
- Max Operating Temperature
- Humidity Range Operating
- 0 - 90% (non-condensing)

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Boston Fireplaces
Costume Shops
Christmas Trees
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Grudge Match
Halloween Parties
Octoberfest Beers
Pats-Jets Throwdown
Pumpkin Patches
Mulled Wine
Southie's Irish Pubs
Tea at Bristol Lounge
Volunteering in Boston
Unstuffing the Turkey
Where to Buy Team Spirit
Winter Beers
Destinations: Raleigh
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Snowshoeing: The Guide
Houston (Oct 10)
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Cupboard Magazine
Beating Traffic Tickets
Cesky Krumlov
ESL in Sydney
Learning Jazz Guitar
Limewire to Torrent
Rise of Nations Rules
Signs of Baldness
Teaching English Abroad
Boston's Best Yoga
Home is Where the Art is
The Return of Vinyl
The Road Less Taken V
The Road Less Taken IV
The Road Less Taken III
The Road Less Taken II
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Peace Corps: Getting in
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ESL Interview
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Best Austrian
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Brooklyn Art Museum
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Sleepless in Manhattan
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Tarallucci E Vino
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A.W.O.L from Istanbul
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James E. Brown, 62
Published: Saturday, November 17, 2012 at 4:30 a.m.
Last Modified: Friday, November 16, 2012 at 3:17 p.m.
HENDERSONVILLE— James E. Brown, 62, of Hendersonville, NC passed away Friday,
November 16, 2012 at his home after an extended illness.
He is survived by his loving wife of 27 years, Elizabeth Brown; three daughters, Ashley Brown of Morrisville, NC, Michelle Ingle of
Leicester, NC and Stephanie Brown of Asheville; two grandchildren, Chase and Reese Ingle of Leicester, NC; a sister, Diane Brown of Asheville, NC and an aunt, Norma Gowan of Fletcher, NC.
A celebration of life will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday, November 17, 2012 at the Chapel In The Pines of Jackson Funeral Service.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Four Seasons Compassion For Life, 571 S. Allen Road, Flat Rock, NC 28731.
Condolence cards may be sent to the family at www.jacksonfuneralservice.com or PO Box 945, Hendersonville, NC 28793
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Garmin Forerunner 210 Watch
There is virtually no setup required for this watch. You just press start and then get to moving. This watch will track your heart rate and calories burned with a wireless heart rate monitor. The Forerunner 210 features HotFix satellite prediction, which means it locks onto satellites quickly so you can be out the door and on with your run in no time. This model, which weighs 1.8 ounces, comes in a unisex flavour for both men and women.
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Nonprofit offering hearty return for donations
Published: Friday, February 1, 2013 at 4:30 a.m.
Last Modified: Thursday, January 31, 2013 at 9:22 p.m.
Western Carolina Community Action is counting on love in the month of February.
The nonprofit, which provides services to low-income and underserved families in Henderson, Polk and Transylvania counties, is offering personalized valentines to people who donate before Valentine's Day.
The valentines will "signify that a contribution was made in honor of that special someone by the donor," Public Outreach Coordinator Gwen Hill said.
"It's a perfect gift," Hill said. "It's a nice way to honor them and help the community."
WCCA covers a wide spectrum of services in those three counties. It offers an Early Head Start program, delivers meals to seniors, and operates the Silvermont Opportunity Center for seniors and a host of other programs.
February is an effective month for WCCA fundraising, according to Hill.
"It's a month where people are past Christmas and thinking about spring," she said.
A part of that February push is the fifth anniversary for the Silvermont Opportunity Center. There will be a fundraiser at the Brevard location on Valentine's Day from noon to 1 p.m. Tickets are $25 and RSVPs are due by Feb. 12.
For more information or to donate to WCCA, visit www.wcca.net or call 828-693-1711.
Reach Millwood at 828-694-7881 or email@example.com.
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'Life' posters now on sale
Category: Design / Print, Events/Exhibitions, Illustration, Products,
Posted by: Jen
Posted: Jul 6th 2011
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Heaps Good and Print Club London recently exhibited the works of 19 leading emerging and established Australian artists. Entitled 'Life' this was to raise funds and awareness for (RED). Unfortunately the show has now finished but the prints are for sale.


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Type By Hand Workshop - Sydney
Category: Design / Typography, Events/Exhibitions,
Posted: Sep 23rd 2012
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Tanya, Maz, Anthony, Enza, myself and a few Shillington students past and present joined typographers Wayne Thompson and Gemma O'Brien at a Type By Hand Workshop in Sydney at the weekend.
With around 40 other type enthusiasts we learnt some common school boy errors about typography (bad habits that most of us picked-up at primary school) and took part in a series of drawing exercises designed to improve our understanding of character anatomy and interaction. Finally we were treated to seeing Wayne and Gemma construct two beautiful words ('Superfluous' and 'Pharmakon') in under 10 minutes. Very inspiring and highly recommended.
These workshops have also taken place in Melbourne and Shillington is currently in discussions with Wayne about hosting a workshop at the Brisbane college so watch this space.


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Prevost named new dean of Alabama's nursing school
Published: Wednesday, June 26, 2013 at 3:30 a.m.
Last Modified: Wednesday, June 26, 2013 at 12:18 a.m.
TUSCALOOSA | The University of Alabama has named Suzanne S. Prevost as the next dean of Capstone College of Nursing.
"I am anxious to work with the faculty, staff and the college's board of visitors to grow the programs and facilities in directions that will continue to meet the changing needs of the community and the state," Prevost said in a released statement.
Prevost is scheduled to begin work Aug. 16, succeeding Sara Barger, who is stepping down as dean.
Barger, who has served as the dean since 1995, is taking an academic year off before returning to the college in a new role, according to a UA news release.
"Dr. Prevost has an outstanding background in nursing, teaching and university administration," said UA Interim Provost Joe Benson on Tuesday. "She will bring excellent leadership to our College of Nursing."
Prevost, now an associate dean for practice and community engagement and a nursing professor at the University of Kentucky College of Nursing, has held teaching posts and various nursing positions at medical facilities in Tennessee, Texas, Louisiana, South Carolina and Pennsylvania, according to information released by UA.
Prevost earned her bachelor of science in nursing at Villa Maria College, her master of science in nursing at Medical University of South Carolina at Charleston and her doctorate at Texas Women's University in Houston. She completed a postdoctoral fellowship at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences.
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This two-tone charm with three oval shaped gemstones will be a charming addition to your jewelry collection! This delightful slide-on charm is crafted with polished sterling silver and palladium with 18K yellow gold embraced™ accents and features one each of oval cut 5 x 3mm pink morganite, multi-color opal and orange sapphire, all in claw settings.
Warranty: One year warranty from the date of purchase. Includes a gemstone romance card with purchase.
Part of the Gems en Vogue Collection. Made in China. Avoid using chemical jewelry cleaners. All weights pertaining to diamond weights are minimum weights. Additionally, please note that many gemstones are treated to enhance their beauty. Click here for important information about gemstone enhancements and special care requirements.
Vermeil Plating:
Pronounced "vermay," vermeil is an electroplating process in which 14K gold or higher is coated over sterling silver. Officially designated by the jewelry industry, items may only be sold as vermeil if they have a minimum thickness of 100 millionths of an inch (2.5 microns) of gold over the silver. Regular gold plating is less than 2.5 microns.
The "vermeil" technique of plating sterling silver with gold originated in France in the 1750s. It differs from "gold filled" or "gold plated" in terms of the thickness or thinness of the microns over sterling silver. "Gold filled" pieces have a much thicker layer, between 15 and 45 microns, which is mechanically bonded to the base metal with heat and pressure. Vermeil is a more expensive version of "gold plated". It does not wear off as quickly as gold plating does. However, over time, vermeil wears off and therefore will require re-plating.
Gold/Platinum Embraced Silver or Bronze:
Our platinum and gold embraced collections feature layers of platinum or gold over sterling silver or bronze for a lustrous, radiant finish everywhere you look and touch.
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Known for its fiery combination of colors, opal is called the "Cupid stone" because it was said to reflect the complexion of the Greek god of love. The ancient Romans believed the gem was the symbol of hope, good luck and purity. Today, it remains a symbol of hope and inspiration. With a name stemming from the Latin word for "precious stone," opal is considered October's birthstone and is traditionally given as a 14th anniversary gift.
Opals are luminous and iridescent stones with inclusions of many colors called "fire." It is sometimes called the "queen of gems" because it can flash patterns of color representing every hue of the rainbow. In fact, most stones are usually cut into domed cabochons to enhance the color play. The brilliance and pattern of an opal's fire determines its value. Opals with strong flashes of red fire are generally the most prized, while stones with blue or green flashes are more common and subsequently less valuable. Stone size also helps determine price, since the gem is very rare in larger sizes.
In order to produce a stone that is less expensive than a solid opal, an opal doublet can be manufactured. It is composed of a thin layer of opal glued on top of another mineral (usually a black onyx or ironstone, which enhances the opal's color). An opal triplet can be made with a thin layer of opal sandwiched between a layer of clear quartz on top and a layer of obsidian or ironstone on the bottom. The clear quartz top layer makes the gem harder and less susceptible to scratches. Since top-quality natural opals are extremely rare and expensive, many are treated with colorless oil, wax or resin to enhance their appearance. Ranking a hardness of 5.5-6.5 on the Mohs Scale, these treatments also fill cracks in the stone to improve durability.
A species of quartz, opal is one of the few gemstones that are sedimentary in origin. Millions of years ago, after ancient seas receded, silica-laden sediment was deposited around shorelines. Erosion made much of this silica into a solution that filled cracks in rocks, clay and fossils. Layers upon layers of silica jell were added to each other over millions of years and became precious opals. The stones still contain 6 to 10 percent water, a remnant of ancient seas. Because they have high water content, opals should be protected from heat and strong light in order to prevent them from drying out and cracking.
Opal is found in a range of hues, including white opal (the most common), black opal (the most valuable), boulder opal (black opal with iron oxide), crystal or water opal (which is transparent), and fire opal (which features a bright solid color). The body color determines the variety of opal and has a large impact on the value.
White opals tend to have more diffused fire due to their light background color. Rare black opals have a black to dark gray body color that allows for the fire to be the most noticeable, making them the most valuable type of opal. Boulder opals are cut with the natural host rock left on the back. They are found with interesting hills and valleys on the surface and inclusions in the foreground, forming odd shapes that make them a designer's delight. Crystal opal is transparent with flashes of rainbow colors, while fire opal only occasionally has this play of color. Fire opal's backdrop color is the main attraction. With bold yellows, oranges or reds, it is usually faceted to add sparkle and enhance the fabulous color.
The vast majority of the world's opal supply comes from Australia, first discovered there by gold panners in 1863. In addition to a small quantity of opal produced in Kenya and Canada, white opal is mined in Brazil, black opal is found only at Lightning Ridge in Australia, crystal and fire opal can be found in the United States and Mexico, and a blue-green opal is found in the Andes Mountains of Peru.
Opals have been treasured for thousands of years throughout the world. The gem was loved and highly valued by the Romans, who called it "opalus." In fact, a beautiful opal called the "orphanus" was featured in the crown of the Holy Roman Emperor and was said to guard the regal honor. The Aztecs mined opal in South and Central America and archaeologist Louis Leakey found 6,000-year-old opal artifacts in a cave in Kenya. Napoleon gave Josephine a beautiful opal with brilliant red flashes called "The Burning of Troy," making her his Helen. To this day, opals are still set in the crown jewels of France. Queen Victoria loved opals and often gave them as wedding gifts. She was one of the first to appreciate opals from Australia and, along with her daughters, created a fashion for wearing the gemstone.
There are also several literary references to the fascinating stone throughout history. Shakespeare regarded opal as a symbol of shifting inconstancy, comparing its play of color to play of mind. In "Twelfth Night" he wrote, "Now the melancholy God protect thee, and the tailor make thy garments of changeable taffeta, for thy mind is opal." In the 19th century, Sir Walter Scott caused a reputation that opals were unlucky. The heroine of his popular novel had her life force caught in the opal she wore in her hair and died when its fire was extinguished.
For thousands of years, opals have been revered for their supposed mystical powers. Romans thought the stone kept the wearer safe from disease and wore it near the heart on necklaces to ward off evil and protect travelers. Ancient Arabs believed that opals fell from heaven in flashes of lightning, which explained their fiery colors. During the Middle Ages, opal was called "ophthalmios," meaning "eye stone," due to a widespread belief that it was beneficial to eyesight. Some thought its effect on sight could render the wearer invisible, and the stone was even recommended for thieves. In medieval Scandinavia, blonde women wore opals in their hair to prevent it from going grey.
Today, opals are still believed to hold magical powers. White opals, when used in rituals on a full moon night, are said to bring the moon goddess' powers into full effect within the practitioner. Specially shaped black opals are often worn on gold jewelry to further enhance their magical properties and powers. A fire opal surrounded with 10 or 12 diamonds and worn on a gold necklace is said to have excellent money-drawing power.
Opals have been said to bring good luck, grant vigor and ideally protect travelers. The stones have long been believed to develop and increase mental capacities and open the unused powers of the mind. The colorful fire in opals is said to develop a more creative imagination and help recall past lives. It is believed that the most magically powerful opals come from Lightning Ridge in Australia and that the gem loses its power once its owner dies.Sapphire:
An ancient Persian legend states the Earth rests on a gigantic sapphire that gives its blue reflection to the sky. The most popular colors for sapphires range from light blue to a blue that appears black. Hence, the name was derived from the Latin form of the Greek word for blue, "sapphirus." Bright daylight makes most sapphires shine more vividly than the somewhat muted artificial light. So the most highly cherished color for blue sapphires is not the darkest blue, but a deep and satiated blue, which even in dim, artificial light remains to appear blue.
While sapphires are best known for being velvety blue, it was decided long ago to consider all gemstones of the mineral family corundum to be sapphires. Non-blue sapphires are termed "fancy" and can be nearly any color, including yellow, green, white/colorless, pink, orange, brown, purple, golden and even black. Red corundum is the exception, however, and was given the special name of "ruby." Since pink is really just a light red, the International Colored Gemstone Association has resolved to consider light shades of the red hue to be included in the category ruby, as it is too difficult to legislate where red ends and pink begins. In practice, however, pink shades of corundum are known as either pink ruby or pink sapphire. All sapphires rank a 9.0 on the Mohs Scale, second only to diamonds in hardness.
There are a great number of varieties of sapphire, many of which are quite rare and highly sought-after in the gemstone market. A rare orange-pink variety, known as padparadscha, can be even more valuable than blue sapphire. Pronounced PAD-PA-RAD-SHAH, the name comes from the Sinhalese word for lotus blossom. Endowed with both pink and orange color components, its hues range from pastels to fiery shades. Padparadscha sapphires are usually heat treated to improve and intensify their color, while the color of untreated stones will fade over time. An untreated padparadscha sapphire that has faded will return to its original pinkish-orange color, however, if exposed to sunlight for about an hour.
Another rare variety of sapphire is known as the color-changing sapphire. This stone exhibits different colors in different light. In natural light, color-changing sapphire is blue, but in artificial light, it is violet.
For experts and connoisseurs, the Kashmir-color is considered the most beautiful and valuable shade. It features a pure and intensive blue, which is enhanced by a fine, silky gloss. Its color does not change in artificial light, but remains intense with a deep, velvety sheen. Setting the standard for the color of top-quality sapphires, Kashmir sapphires were found in 1880 after an avalanche. They were intensely mined for only eight years until the source was depleted. The Burma-color is also considered especially valuable, ranging from rich royal blue to deep cornflower blue. Ceylon sapphires are prized as well for the luminosity and brilliance of their light to medium blue color.
There is a translucent variety of sapphire, called star sapphire, which displays a six-point star when cut into a smooth domed cabochon. The mineral rutile is embedded in an asterisk-shape within the stone, causing light to reflect in a phenomenon called "asterism." Six- or twelve-ray stars appear to magically glide across the surface of the stones as they are moved. Star sapphires and rubies are expensive rarities and should always display the stars exactly in the center of the gem. Value is influenced by the intensity of the body color and the strength and sharpness of the star. The star stone is said to be the home of each person's angel, who lives there in contentment with the sapphire's spirit.
The stone is mined in many parts of the world. The oldest sapphire mines are situated in Ceylon, today called Sri Lanka, where gemstones were mined in ancient times. Most blue sapphires today come from Thailand or Australia, but sapphires from Kashmir and Myanmar (formerly Burma) are considered the most rare and highly prized. Sapphires are readily available in sizes of up to 2.00ct, but gems weighing 5.00-10.00ct are not unusual. The cushion-cut Logan Sapphire from Sri Lanka weighs an astounding 423.00ct and can be seen at the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, D.C. There is also a 258.00ct stone set in the Russian crown, which is kept in the Diamond Fund in Moscow.
Because the gem has long symbolized sincere love and enduring faithfulness, blue sapphires are often given in engagement rings to express commitment and loyalty. Many women throughout the world decide on the blue stone for their engagement rings, as the gem also represents truth, friendship, harmony and consistency. Sapphire blue has become a color related to anything permanent and reliable, making it an ideal stone to symbolize the promise of marriage.
Often referred to as "Gem of the Heavens," sapphire also symbolizes a noble soul. It is September's birthstone and is traditionally given as 5th and 45th wedding anniversary gifts. Star sapphires are given for the 65th anniversary. The color sapphire-blue is known for representing clarity and competence. In fact, the first computer to ever declare victory over a chess grandmaster and world champion was named "Deep Blue."
Sapphires have been associated with magical powers throughout the ages. The Greeks identified white sapphires with Apollo and the oracles at Delphi used them to tap into the subconscious and super conscious. During the Middle Ages, sapphires symbolized the tranquility of the heavens and wearing them was thought to bring peace, happiness and purity of the soul. The color blue became the symbol of the union between a priest and the heavens, so sapphires came to be adorned on the rings of bishops. Soldiers wore them to prevent capture by enemies and kings wore the gemstone to defend against harm and put themselves in divine favor. This supposed "divine favor" is why sapphires were often the gemstone of choice for high priests and royalty throughout history. In fact, the British Crown Jewels contain a number of notable sapphires.
Today, sapphires are still believed to hold special powers. The stone is said to provide healing properties for mental illness and depression. It can be considered an aid to psycho kinesis, telepathy and clairvoyance, while providing spiritual enlightenment and inner peace. White sapphires, like diamonds, are considered the guardians of love, enhancing it and ensuring fidelity in marriage. The most powerful type of the gem is said to be the star sapphire. They are believed to protect against negative energy and have a calming effect that allows the mind to experience tranquility, joy and clear thinking.
Morganite is the soft pink, sometimes peach or lavender colored, variety of beryl. Often referred to as "pink beryl," morganite has been called "pink emerald" and "pink aquamarine" to emphasize the kinship to its popular cousins. The pastel gem is colored by trace amounts of manganese in the crystal structure. It has excellent fire and is dichroic, meaning it shows pink hues when viewed from one angle and near colorless properties from another. Almost all morganite is heat-treated to produce or enhance the pink color. Lower quality morganite occurs in colors ranging from a peach-orange to a pinkish-yellow, but once it's heat-treated, the color changes to a beautiful soft pink.
First discovered in Madagascar in 1911, morganite was named after the American banker and gem enthusiast, John Pierpont Morgan. Legend says that he went down with the Titanic, but Morgan actually missed the doomed maiden voyage and died the following year in Rome, just shy of his 76th birthday. While morganite can be found in Mozambique, Namibia, Afghanistan, Russia and the United States, the finest morganites come from Madagascar and Brazil. In fact, the largest faceted morganite came from Madagascar. It is a 598.70ct cushion-shaped stone residing in the British Museum.
Morganite's hardness ranks 7.5-8.0 on the Mohs Scale. With its dazzling luster, exquisite color and sufficient hardness, the stone is especially suitable for jewelry. Unfortunately, morganite is relatively rare. This fact alone prevents it from achieving greater popularity as a jewelry gem.
A selection of our jewelry is made of sterling palladium alloy. Palladium is a member of the platinum group of precious metals. By replacing a portion of the copper content used in standard sterling silver with palladium, this proprietary formula renders a precious metal with superior performance attributes. Sterling palladium is five times more tarnish-resistant than standard sterling silver and has strength similar to that of 14K gold.
Palladium has been used as a precious metal in jewelry since 1939, originally as an alternative to platinum for making white gold. Its naturally white color requires no rhodium plating. Additionally, palladium is proportionally much lighter than platinum and is ideal for use in heavier gemstone jewelry. It is a more expensive alloy than nickel, but it seldom causes the allergic reactions that nickel alloy can.
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American Standard T590.507.002 Polished Chrome Studio Shower Trim Package with Multi-Function Shower Head and FloWise Turbine Technology
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|Escutcheon Included
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Product Features:
- Fully covered under American Standard's limited lifetime faucet warranty
- Components forged from the highest quality brass alloy
- Superior finishing process - finishes are covered under limited lifetime warranty
- Shower Package Includes: shower head, valve trim, shower arm and flange
- The Studio Collection brings total flexibility to bathroom décor
- American Standard faucets are engineered to work flawlessly and last a lifetime
- Multi-function FloWise shower head
- Single function cartridge - one handle controls both volume and temperature
- Pressure balancing valve cartridge included – plugs into valve body
- Ultra-secure mounting assembly
- ADA compliant
- Integral unions - no soldering required
- Includes plaster guard for leak-testing prior to handle installation
- Rough-in valve sold separately - when adding to cart, this item will be presented
Product Technologies:
- Lifetime warranty: As an American company, American Standard showers are built tough. Their products live longer in one place than most people do. Drip-free ceramic disc valves, high-grade lead-free brass alloys, and turbine shower heads cables name just a few of the features which make American Standard showers the industry's longest lasting. To back this up, all American Standard showers are covered under a lifetime warranty.
- Indestructible Finishes: Through employing only the best finishing practices, such as physical vapor deposition, American Standard shower finishes are some of the strongest in the industry. When the finish is actually incorporated into the brass, rather than a coating on the outside, the result is a flawless appearance that eliminates tarnishing, pitting, and peeling while hiding scratches. For this reason, American Standard shower finishes are fully covered under the lifetime warranty.
- FloWise Turbine Technology: As the 2012 EPA WaterSense partner of the year, American Standard shower faucets are acclaimed for saving water without sacrificing performance. Through the use of patented turbine technology, which pressurizes and spins the water into a satisfying, warm, and invigorating spray, FloWise showers save 40% more water than other brands/models. When costs of heated water are factored in, these showers easily pay for themselves throughout the life of their use.
- TRIMendous Universal Valve Bodies: Should you ever change your mind about the style of your bathroom and wish to change out the fixtures, this shower trim package can easily be swapped out for any other American Standard shower trim without having to break into the wall and replace the valve. The Universal valve body and trim assemblies make the switch a breeze.
Valve Trim Specifications:
- A swinging temperature dial allows for pin-point water control
- Escutcheon Diameter: 8-1/4" W
- Includes pre-set safety stop with override capability
- Rough-in valve is sold separately (when adding to cart, valve will be offered)
Shower Head Specifications:
- Multi-function shower head with three spray patterns
- Shower head rotates on a swivel ball assembly for complete versatility
- Flow Rate: 1.5 GPM (gallons-per-minute)
- Shower Head Width: 3"
- Shower Arm Length: 8-1/2"
- Adjustable wall flange
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About American Standard:An American brand with over 140 years of innovations, American Standard is defined by experience, intelligence, and indelible influence. As the patriarch for nearly every key product category for the kitchen and bath, their offering shows a level of thoughtfulness and sophistication that could only be attributed to a company with a legacy as rich as that of American Standard. Today, professional plumbers and contemporary DIY home owners continue to turn to American Standard because they appreciate this legacy and know they can trust the innovations behind each product. It is for this reason that American Standard is so widely used within residential and commercial projects in both the United States and abroad - their products truly deliver, just as they have for generations.
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The American Standard T590.507 water flow control will be controlled by lifting the lever up and then moving the lever side to side for the temperature control.
Does the handle / lever control both the rate of water flow and temperature?
The American Standard T590.507 water flow control will be controlled by lifting the lever up and then moving the lever side to side for the temperature control.
An American Standard Multi-function shower head, with three spray patterns, is included with the T590.507 Shower Trim Package. The shower head rotates on a swivel ball assembly for complete versatility. It has Flow Rate of 1.5 GPM (gallons-per-minute), a width of 3" and an arm length of 8 1/2". The shower trim package also includes an adjustable wall flange.
Which shower head is included with this American Standard shower trim package?
An American Standard Multi-function shower head, with three spray patterns, is included with the T590.507 Shower Trim Package. The shower head rotates on a swivel ball assembly for complete versatility. It has Flow Rate of 1.5 GPM (gallons-per-minute), a width of 3" and an arm length of 8 1/2". The shower trim package also includes an adjustable wall flange.
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American Standard Faucet Lifetime Function and Finish Limited Warranty American-Standard warrants this product to be free from defects in materials or workmanship for as long as the original consumer purchaser owns their home. American-Standard will provide, free of charge, at it's sole option, replacement part(s) or product (or if no longer available, a comparable product) to replace those which have proven defective in materials or workmanship. Proof of purchase (original sales receipt) from the original consumer purchaser must be made available to American-Standard for all limited warranty claims. This limited warranty is non transferable. It does not apply in the event of product damage due to the use of other than genuine American-Standard replacement parts, installation error, abuse, misuse, or improper care and maintenance (whether performed by a plumber, contractor, service provider or member of the purchaser's household). The limited warranty excludes damage due to aggressive air or water conditions, or harsh or abrasive cleaners and/or materials. This limited warranty excludes all industrial, commercial and business usage, whose purchasers are hereby extended a two year limited warranty (with the exception of solenoid valves and other electronic components which carry a one year limited warranty) applying to all other terms of this limited warranty except duration. This limited warranty does not cover labor charges incurred and/or damages sustained in installation, repair or replacement, nor incidental or consequential damages, all of which are expressly disclaimed. This limited warranty is applicable only to American-Standard faucets manufactured after June 1, 1996 and installed in the United States and/or Canada. This limited warranty gives the original consumer purchaser of an America-Standard faucet specific legal rights which may vary from state to state or from province to province. This limited warranty does not cover any liability for consequential or incidental damages, all of which are hereby expressly disclaimed, or the extension beyond the duration of this limited warranty of any implied limited warranties, including those of merchantability or fitness for an intended purpose. In some states or provinces the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages is not allowed, so those exclusions may not apply to you.


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adidas' revolutionary Nitrocharge is made to dominate the distance while conserving and enhancing player energy. It's a power cleat for power players.
An innovative protection mesh on the Nitrocharge's upper protects foot and cleat during non-stop 90 minutes play, while an Engergysling rubber band is built into the upper to support sidecut and turn movements.
The Nitrocharge 1.0 TRX FG is also enhanced with Engergypulse, a highly elastic material in the outsole that provides premium energy output during toe-off.
UPPER: Hybridtouch (a supersoft hybrid that provides the benefits of leather and durable synthetic) forefoot with a super strong, protective mesh in rearfoot for unrivaled durability. Rubber Energysling creates in-cleat stability. Pre-molded protection pads in toe and heel offer tackle protection.
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Former West standout Bishop honored by SoCon
Earns a spot on SoCon's All-Freshman Softball Team
Published: Monday, May 6, 2013 at 7:19 p.m.
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Former West Henderson High softball standout Sieara Bishop made an immediate impact during her first year at Furman, and on Monday, she was rewarded by being named to the Southern Conference's All-Freshman Team.
Bishop, a 2012 West graduate, was the Lady Paladins' shortstop, starting in 50 games this season. She batted .265 and had 11 doubles, three home runs and 19 RBIs. She also had three games where she had three hits.
Twice this season, she had walkoff RBIs, highlighted by her walkoff homer to lift Furman to a 3-2 win over Elon in the season finale. Earlier this year, she had a walkoff RBI single.
Bishop's teammate, Lauren Collier, earned two awards by the conference, being named to the first team as a utility player and second team as a pitcher.
Collier had a 2.01 ERA with a 13-11 record in 150 innings pitched. She was named the conference's player of the week three times this year. She also hit .279 with three home runs and 27 RBIs, ranking second in the league in doubles (14).
Furman, 27-25 overall and 10-11 in the SoCon, opens play in this week's Southern Conference Softball Championships as the No. 5 seed and will face No. 4 seed UNC Greensboro at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday at the UNCG Softball Stadium in Greensboro.
Appalachian State's Allie Cashion was the SoCon Player of the Year, Georgia Southern's Sarah Purvis was the Pitcher of the Year, UNC Greensboro's Lindsay Thomas was Freshman of the Year, and Appalachian's Shae Wesley was the Coach of the Year.
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Entrepreneurs too often fumble employee training
Published: Saturday, November 17, 2012 at 9:16 a.m.
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One of the common mistakes entrepreneurs make is how they hire and train, or should I say, do not adequately train, new employees. Most owners look to see if an applicant has had prior experience in the type of job responsibilities they need to staff.
After they hire a person, they usually define the activities of the job for them. If there is a job description, it usually defines the duties of the job only.
While this is all well and good, rarely do the owners or the job descriptions clearly define the results the employee is to achieve. Most owners explain the job duties and train new employees in the mechanics of the job, and then they simply tell them to "do a good job."
A major problem is that the owners do not define what a good job looks like. One major reason for this is that business owners usually do not establish quantified, measurable goals for their people.
Without being able to actually measure results, doing a good job becomes subjective. More importantly, what a good job looks like to the employee is often very different than the owner's idea.
Another key reason for employee problems, lack of results and employee turnover is that owners usually train new employees on basic duties, such as operating the cash register and using credit cards, but rarely do they train employees on customer interaction techniques to enhance sales. If you go to a chain restaurant, for example, servers will always try to push a desert. Training employees on key behaviors and how to interface with both customers and other employees is a missing link in far too many businesses.
Very often employees are not given clear guidelines on their approval authorities. For example, can an employee discount damaged merchandise, match a competitor's price in a newspaper ad or initiate a service call on malfunctioning equipment?
I once worked for a Fortune 500 company where my boss told me that another manager, who reported to him, would also be working for me. After about two months of continued conflict between the other manager and me, we both went to our common boss to get it straightened out. This lack of clarity often results in frustration and anger on both the part of an owner and the employee. This leads to poor morale, which in turn leads to poor results and high employee turnover. High employee turnover rates severely cripple businesses. I see far too many businesses with high employee turnover rates that have been going on for a long time without any improvement.
Spending enough time properly training your new employees is far too often skipped by owners because they are wearing so many hats; they are often too busy doing everyday work and not spending enough time managing their people. Working hard is important, but spending your time managing the right stuff is priceless.
Bob Papes is a local business expert and the author of two books, "Management During an Economic Crisis" and "Turnaround." His email address is: www.rpapes@bellsouth.
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Branding a King
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Imagine this. You are given just one week to brand the inauguration day of your country's new king - the first to take the throne in 123 years. Your brief is simple - create a design that is both festive and regal. The design cannot include a crown, nor show any text or images of the new monarch. Sound like a challenge? That was exactly what Amsterdam-based studio Koeweiden Postma found themselves doing for the April 30 inauguration of Willem-Alexander, the new King of the Netherlands. The solution is clean, bright and fits the brief. What do you think?
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Notice anything different about the tap water?
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But there is something remarkably different, because last Tuesday, January 22, the City of Granite Falls made the switch to its new municipal water treatment plant.
"The transition has gone just about as smooth as we could have hoped for," said City Manager Bill Lavin. "Whether you realize it or not, you and I have probably already drank some of the newly treated water."
It was in June of 2010 that contractor, Rice Lake Construction Group, of Dearwood, broke ground on the project which, from a monetary standpoint, will be the largest ever undertaken by the city. Funded through a USDA Rural Development $8 million loan and $6 million grant, the entirety of the project is expected to run $14 million.
According to Lavin there was nothing grandiose about the change-over. He said the old water plant, built in the late 1920s, was simply powered down and the new plant was subsequently fired up. The city was never without water seeing how the water is not pumped directly to houses, but to the city's water towers.
Eventually, the city will demolish the old treatment plant, but for the time being the facility will serve as a fail-safe back-up should the new treatment plant system undergo any technical difficulties. Once it is torn down, the area will likely be turned into greenspace.
Though it is already treating water, there is still a number of elements that have yet to be completed at the new water plant––for instance, the installation of an elevator and exterior landscaping. According to Lavin, once the entirety of the projects are completed by the expected deadline of June 1, an open house will be held for the public.
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Walter L. Ash, 53, of Fannettsburg died Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2013, in Chambersburg Hospital. A memorial service will be held at 8 p.m. Saturday in Lininger-Fries Funeral Home Inc., Mercersburg. There will be no viewing; however the family will receive friends two hours prior to services Saturday in the funeral home.
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Gordon, a customer service phone representative, was sitting in her car on her lunch break when she scratched off the winning ticket.
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The Clarkfield City Council decided to hold pat on water and sewer rates for 2013; voting unanimously to maintain the recently created rate schedule, though the recently adopted water and sewer ordinance calls for an automatic three precent raise to rates if no council action is taken.
Councilman Dave Biermaier brought forward the motion noting the fee schedule measures in the water and sewer ordinance that the city passed this fall. Those measures state that water and sewer fees will be automatically raised by three percent each year if the council takes no action to adjust the rates.
The current rate for water usage is $28/month base rate with $4.23 per 1000 gal. of water usage.
As the city only adopted the new fee schedule this year to coincide with their switch to a new monthly billing cycle, Biermaier thought it best to leave the rates as they are for another year and the council unanimously agreed.
Clarkfield has recently completed sweeping updates to their management of water and sewer services. Recently, City Administrator Scott Weske reported that the city is completed with their installation of new automatic-read water meters. With the new meters the city has also updated their billing schedule and the associated metering and billing computer software, which track all of Clarkfield's roughly 440 water hook-ups.
In his regular report to the council, Weske said that he's been spending some of his time recently correcting the computer data for the new system, but he's now on the second billing cycle with the new system and there have been relatively few problems.
To facilitate the changes to the city's water and sewer service, the city council has done a full update to the ordinances that govern water and sewer management those ordinances outline this billing and payment schedule:
Meters will be read electronically by the twenty-fifth of each month, or on the closest business day. Bills should be in the hands of customers by the first of each month. After 20 days of non-payment, or on the twentieth of the month, that bill will be considered past due. If past due, a notice will be mailed. Ten days after a bill is past due, shutoff of water services will occur.
The city expects $281,200 in water and sewer revenue in 2013 and nearly $168,555 in expense.
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For the second time in as many years the City of Clarkfield is questioning their need for a city police department and threatening the job of Clarkfield Police Chief Ian Hodge.
At Tuesday's meeting the matter was briefly discussed in reference to a meeting being held Wednesday between Clarkfield Mayor Gene Kockelman, councilman Dave Biermaier and the Upper Sioux Police Department. The purpose of that meeting is to discuss the city possibly contracting with the agency for police services.
Page 2 of 2 - A year ago the city went through the same motions before deciding to cut the department from two full-time officers to one-and-a-half.
The city council has always tried to frame discussion on the topic as a budgetary matter, but criticism of Hodge and his administration of the department has been building from within the council.
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It's coming down to budgetary crunch time and at Tuesday's meeting Clarkfield City Administrator Scott Weske presented the working 2013 budget and some ideas to streamline it. Chief among these ideas is the adoption of a capital improvement plan to help the city better budget for the future and minimize the impact of expenditures such as new vehicle and equipment purchases.
The estimated levy amount for 2013 is currently $326,480 which represents a 2.4 percent increase from last year's final levy amount of $318,766. Of that amount, $205,005 will be entered into the city's general fund, while $70,384 will go towards the water and sewer fund.
The city's expected expenses, as estimated by Weske, should be roughly $820,985, while total revenues are estimated at $1,052,806. Local Government Aid (LGA) for the city should amount to $344,785 in 2013. That amount remains unchanged for 2013 from 2012. Total debt for the city, representing street and water/sewer debt services, is $942,460.
The final 2013 budget is due Tuesday, Dec. 18. That meeting coincides with the Truth in Taxation hearing, scheduled for the same date. The Truth in Taxation hearing will begin at 6:30 p.m.
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DAMASCUS, Syria (AP) — The United Nations says that a team of chemical weapons experts in Syria has delayed a second trip to investigate an alleged poison gas attack near Damascus by one day.
The U.N. says in a statement the decision was made Tuesday in order to improve preparedness and safety for the team, after unidentified snipers opened fire on their convoy on Monday.
Syrian Foreign Minister Walid al-Moallem said at a press conference earlier that Tuesday's trip was postponed because of disputes between rebel groups.
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Craftsmen will demonstrate the ancient Native American technique for chipping stone into tools from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday at the Moundville Knap In at the University of Alabama's Moundville Archaeological Park.
There will also be an area where children can have their faces painted, grind corn, make crafts and play Native American games.
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Steven Bonner
Category: Design / Typography, Designers/Studios, Illustration,
Posted by: Julian
Posted: May 10th 2011
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Posted: May 10th 2011
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Following on from my post about The Mighty Pencil, it's worthwhile highlighting the great work of Steven Bonner. His client list includes Cadburys, The New York Times, Penguin, EA Games and Conde Nast. The Stormtrooper piece has to be my favourite...