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Bob leaves for a trip at 3pm (time t = 0) and drives with velocity miles per hour, where t is measured in hours. Find
and explain what it represents in the language of the problem.
First we find the value of the integral:
To explain what the integral represents in the language of the problem, we need to know units for t and units for the integral. We're told that t is measured in hours and v(t) in miles per hour. This means the integral is measured in miles. So
is the distance Bob drove from time t = 0 hours to time t = 2 hours. Since we're told 3pm corresponds to t = 0, t = 2 corresponds to 5pm. Putting everything together,
is the distance Bob drove from 3pm to 5pm.
A faucet is turned on and water flows out at a rate of
gallons per minute, where t is the number of minutes since the faucet was turned on. To the nearest gallon, how much water flows out of the faucet during the first two minutes the faucet is turned on?
We want to know the change in the amount of water that has come out of the faucet from time t = 0 minutes to time t = 2 minutes. This means we need to integrate v(t) from 0 to 2.
Rounding to the nearest gallon, 11 gallons come out of the faucet during the first 2 minutes it is turned on.
Air pressure p at h meters above sea level is given by the formula
p(h) = 101,325(1 – 2.25577 × 10-5h)5.25588.
The quantity p(h) is measured in Pascals.
How much does air pressure change as one moves from 100 meters above sea level to 1000 meters above sea level?
This question is asking for the difference between p(100) and p(1000). We don't even need an integral for this.
As one moves from 100m to 1000m above sea level, the air pressure drops by approximately 10,255 Pascals.
We could use an integral if we wanted. Since we're being asked for the change in pressure between h = 100 and h = 1000, we need to integrate the rate of change of pressure, p'(h), from 100 to 1000. However, using the FTC this gets us the same expression we had when we didn't bother to use the integral:
Fluffles the cat meows more loudly the higher she climbs in her favorite tree. Her volume changes at a rate of
decibels per foot, where h is Fluffles' height above ground measured in feet.
and explain what it represents in the context of this problem.
Since h is given in feet and v(h) in decibels per feet, the integral
is measured in decibels. This integral represents the change in Fluffles' volume as she climbs from 10 feet up in the tree to 20 feet up in the tree. It remains to evaluate the integral.
Fluffles' volume changes by approximately 8 decibels as she climbs from 10 feet up in the tree to 20 feet up in the tree.
Sonya can paint at a rate of
v(t) = 150 – 4t
square feet per hour, where t is the number of hours since she started painting. Can Sonya paint the walls of a 12 foot by 12 foot office with an 8 foot high ceiling in 3 hours?
What about the walls of a 14 foot by 14 foot office with an 8 foot high ceiling?
We need to figure out how many square feet Sonya can paint in 3 hours. Then for each office we need to determine how many square feet there are to paint, and see if this is greater or smaller than the number of square feet Sonya can paint in 3 hours.
To find out how many square feet Sonya can paint in 3 hours, we integrate her rate of painting from time t = 0 hours to time t = 3 hours:
The first office is 12 by 12 feet with a height of 8 feet. Since each wall has width 12 and height 8, and there are 4 walls, the office has
12 × 8 × 4 = 384
square feet of wall that need to be painted. Since 384 is less than 432, Sonya can paint the walls of this office in 3 hours.
The second office is 14 x 14 feet with a height of 8 feet. Since each wall has width 14 and height 8, and there are 4 walls, the office has
14 × 8 × 4 = 448
square feet of wall that need to be painted. Since 448 is greater than 432, Sonya cannot paint the walls of this office in 3 hours.
Gougem Airlines charges customers for checked bags based on weight. Checked bags cost $0.50 per pound up to 50 pounds, and $1 per pound for each additional pound. Let c(p) be the cost per pound for a checked bag, where p is the weight of the bag in pounds. Evaluate
and explain what it means in terms of Gougem Airlines.
The function c(p) is the rate of change of cost with respect to weight. This means
is the change in cost from p = 20 to p = 50, or the change in cost as the bag goes from 20 to 50 pounds. For p ≤ 50 we have c(p) = 0.5, so
As a bag's weight increases from 20 pounds to 50 pounds, the cost to check it increases by
A ball is thrown at the ground from the top of a tall building. The speed of the ball in meters per second is
v(t) = 9.8t + v0,
where t denotes the number of seconds since the ball has been thrown and v0 is the initial speed of the ball (also in meters per second). If the ball travels 25 meters during the first 2 seconds after it is thrown, what was the initial speed of the ball?
The distance the ball travels during the first 2 seconds after it is thrown is given by
Since we know this integral must be equal to 25, we need to solve the equation
for v0.
We conclude that the ball's initial speed was 2.7 meters per second.
As one dives deeper, the water pressure p in pcf (pounds per cubic foot) at a depth of h feet below the surface of the water changes at a rate of
p'(h) = 62.4 pcf per foot.
If one starts at a depth of 15 feet below the surface of the water, how many feet deeper must one dive for the water pressure to increase by 800 pcf? Round your answer to the nearest foot.
We want to find a depth H in feet such that the change in p from h = 15 to h = H is 800 pcf.
In symbols, we want to find H for which
Here goes:
Rounding to the nearest foot, if one dives to a depth of 28 feet (13 feet deeper since we're already at a depth of 15 deep), the water pressure will increase by 800 pcf.
Shauna starts painting at noon. She can paint (140 – kt) square feet per hour, where t is the number of hours since she started painting and k is a constant accounting for the fact that Shauna slows down as she gets tired. If Shauna paints 100 square feet between 2pm and 3pm, what is k?
To find the number of square feet Shauna paints between 2 and 3pm, we integrate her rate of painting from t = 2 to t = 3:
We see Shauna painted square feet between 2pm and 3pm. Since the problem says she painted 100 square feet during this time interval, we must have
Tom Sawyer is painting a fence at a rate of (200 – 4x) square feet per hour, where x is the number of hours since he started painting. If the fence is 800 square feet, how long will it take him to finish painting the fence? Round your answer to the nearest minute.
We want to find how many hours H it takes Tom to paint 800 square feet. In H hours Tom can paint
square feet, so we want to find H such that
Here we go:
Rearranging, we get
and dividing through by 2,
It's not obvious whether we can factor this, but we can use the quadratic formula to solve for H:
The two answers are
Since 95 hours isn't a realistic amount of time to spend painting a fence, we'll throw that answer out and keep the answer that's approximately 4 hours. The amount 0.174 hours is approximately
0.174 × 60 = 10.44 minutes,
so rounding to the nearest minute Tom spent about 4 hours and 10 minutes painting the fence.
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Cuyahoga County Executive Ed FitzGerald isn't exactly a familiar face in southeast Ohio, but he plans to change that as he runs for governor of Ohio over the next year-and-a-half.
"I'm going to be back quite a bit," the former FBI agent, assistant county prosecutor and Lakewood mayor told the audience at Friday's Washington County Democratic Party spring dinner. "We're going to have a dialogue with you ... what do you need to see out of state government?"
FitzGerald has been considered a likely gubernatorial candidate for some time, but he made it official Wednesday with events announcing his run in Cleveland, Columbus and Cincinnati. He said he's been to nearly 50 counties in the last two months, including Friday's previously scheduled stop as the keynote speaker for the local Democrats' dinner.
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From left, state Rep. Debbie Phillips, D-Albany; Meredith Tucker, communications and new media director for Precision New Media; Ohio gubernatorial candidate Ed FitzGerald and Belpre Mayor Mike Lorentz chat after the Washington County Democratic Party's spring dinner Friday at American Legion Post 64 in Marietta.
"Let's start laying the groundwork right now," he said to the enthusiastic crowd. "We all know people who say there's no difference between the parties. We know there's a big, big difference."
FitzGerald attributed his decision to run to values his parents taught him, including "if you see something wrong, you should try to do what's right."
The wrongs FitzGerald said he's seen during the tenure of Ohio Gov. John Kasich, a Republican, included Senate Bill 5, the voter-rejected overhaul of state union rules; the diversion of funds from local governments; privatizing the Ohio Turnpike and liquor sales; and Kasich's proposed tax plan that would have made up an income tax cut by extending a reduced sales tax to a variety of services not currently covered.
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Ed FitzGerald
Age: 44.
Party: Democrat.
Running for: Governor of Ohio.
Current job: Cuyahoga County executive.
Experience: FBI special agent, assistant county prosecutor, mayor of Lakewood.
Family: wife, Shannon; two sons and two daughters, all teens.
Source: Times research.
"I haven't forgotten what it's like to work for a living, and that's who I want to represent," said FitzGerald, suggesting Kasich is more concerned with wealthy campaign donors.
After his speech, FitzGerald contrasted his record with Kasich's, saying he balanced county and municipal budgets without raising taxes and invested in education while Kasich cut schools' funding.
FitzGerald's campaign website, www.edfitzgeraldforohio.com, touts his election as Cuyahoga County executive in the wake of a massive public corruption scandal and his efforts to restore "the public's trust by putting in place some of the toughest ethics laws in Ohio and significantly reducing the size of the government." On the day he announced his candidacy, Republicans attempted to tie him to that same corruption, noting he was listed as "Public Official 14" in the probe. The Associated Press reports he was never a target and was not charged.
FitzGerald said Friday that it will be hard to make an ethics case against a former prosecutor and FBI agent who actually investigated government corruption.
"It tells you they're very, very worried, because if you have an opponent you're not worried about, you ignore them," he said.
FitzGerald was introduced by state Sen. Lou Gentile, D-Steubenville, who county Democratic Party Chairwoman Molly Varner credited with helping to get FitzGerald to speak at the dinner.
"We're glad that he's here and we think he's showing a very serious commitment to our part of the state," Gentile said.
Gentile and state Rep. Debbie Phillips, D-Albany, both told the crowd the atmosphere in Columbus is getting worse, with Phillips citing a recent debate over the inclusion of a prohibition against teachers endorsing "gateway sexual activity" in the recent budget bill. Although the amendment was later removed, Phillips said the House spent time debating the term, undefined in the legislation, instead of focusing on health care, education and tax policy.
Former state Rep. Jennifer Garrison took a few moments to memorialize former state representative, senator and Congressman Charlie Wilson, who died April 14 following complications from a stroke. She recalled advice Wilson gave her when she made her first run for the House.
"Follow your gut and remember, you know your community better than the people in Columbus do," Garrison said. "He helped me, not because I could help him, but because he believed we were all in this together."

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Traveling with pets is much more common these days than in years past. But, for all those times you can't vacation with your companion animal, boarding offers a sure-fire way to make sure that their needs are provided for. To that end, this month's episode of Pet Talk offers five practical tips for better boarding!
Dr. Sarah knows plenty about this area of pet kid care, and she's eager to share her ideas with you. From commonsense practicalities to "gosh why didn't I think of that" gems, you're certain to learn something to help make your dog or cat's next stay pleasant, safe and healthful. Best of all … you'll be able to rest easy, knowing that your pet kids are too.
Do you have any additional insightful boarding tips for other pet parents? Or, have you ever had a bad boarding experience and wished that you had known to do something differently beforehand? Share your stories with us in the comments section below.
More and more, from Millenials to senior citizens, Americans are spending their
holiday time and money on their four-legged family members. A generation ago, giving
presents to companion animals was fairly rare. These days, buying gifts for dogs
and cats is more popular than ever before! And who can blame us? Not only are they
cute, loyal and happy, they're ready for celebration at a moment's notice. When
it comes to presents for pet kids, there's no waiting in long lines for the latest
tech gizmo or sulky indignation over off-brand purchases. Plus, they don't have
expensive tastes that could put the serious hurt on your credit card balance.
This yuletide episode of Pet Talk reveals simple, enjoyable ways pet parents
can show their appreciation during the season of giving. Our staff veterinarian,
Dr. Sarah Wooten, DVM, has loads of imaginative ideas about spending quality time
with your fur kids. Who knows, you just might discover a brand new family tradition!
If you enjoy Dr. Sarah's prescriptions for fostering festive fun, be sure to
share this link with other pet people, too. As a bonus, check out our previous holiday
episodes to keep your companion animals safe and happy, now and into the New Year.
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How do you observe the season of giving with your companion animal? Leave us
a comment and share your stories! From all of us here at Life's Abundance, best
wishes for a delightful holiday season!
Winter is coming. For many pet households, that means dogs – and people –
spending more time indoors, away from the bitter cold. Even though some will be
braving the ice and snow for quick walks, most of us will be staying in the
warm, climate-controlled confines of home. Since your canine probably doesn't
enjoy Netflix binging nearly as much as you, we're exploring simple ways to
fight the doggie doldrums.
This month, Dr. Sarah reveals just how easy it is to keep your pup
entertained. And we bet that you'll be pleasantly surprised by how much you can
do inexpensively! Watch as Dr. Sarah demonstrates with her canine companion
eight simple activities for inside playtime. Fend off the wintertime blues with
fun for everyone!
Be sure to share this video with other pet parents. And if you have any ideas
for keeping canine boredom at bay, feel free to share them with the Life's
Abundance community in the comments section below.
In last month's episode of Pet Talk, Dr. Sarah provided us with fun and simple ways to tap into a cat's innate problem solving skills while helping avoid the behavioral and physical consequences of sedentary living. If you missed this video on making safe but fun DIY toys for cats, be sure to watch that next.
This month, Sarah's back with more in-depth info on why it's important for your cat to have regular play times. It's partly due to their unique evolution, but also because their minds require stimulation for a long and healthy life.
Be sure to share this video with friends and family, especially if they are cat lovers. And, please leave your comments if this Pet Talk episode is helpful to you.
Who among us hasn't started munching on a bag of chips to suddenly and unexpectedly find the bag empty? Just like us guilty humans, cats will often overeat due to boredom or stress. In this month's episode of Pet Talk, Dr. Sarah provides fun and simple ways to tap into your cat's innate problem solving skills while helping avoid the behavioral and physical consequences of sedentary living.
These DIY toys will both keep kitty's body busy and let her use her predatory instincts to exercise her brain. So, get ready to dig into your recycling bin and replace some of those feline snack habits with fun and games!
Have you ever seen someone biking with their dog and thought, "Wow, that
looks like fun … but where did they learn how to do that?" If so, this month's
episode of Pet Talk was made just for you!
In this short video, Dr. Sarah will help you to gain a basic understanding of
how to safely enjoy this outdoor activity with your dog. Our Staff Veterinarian
explains exactly what gear you'll need (a minimal investment), plus all the
necessary steps to train a dog to become comfortable near a moving bicycle.
Trust us when we say that wheeling around with your dog really is loads of fun!
Be sure to share this video with friends and family, especially if they love
pursuing new and exciting leisure pastimes. And, please leave your comments if
this Pet Talk episode is helpful to you.
For some pet kids, trips to the veterinary clinic can be quite traumatic. Some
dogs and cats even seem to have a sixth sense, trembling in fear when an appointment
Fortunately, we have an inside voice to give us tips for calming vet-visit fears
… our very own Staff Veterinarian! If your companion animal experiences mild-to-severe
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Thank you so much for watching and check back next month for a new episode of
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Every red-blooded American can tell you that Independence Day celebrations are loud, bright, off-the-hook salutes to freedom. Wherever there are fireworks, you can expect loads of noise. Only, for dogs, this annual event is less a matter of patriotic partying and more like pant-inducing petrification.
The sounds and smells of Fourth of July festivities, to the keen hearing of canines coupled with their acute sense of smell, make for a potentially horrifying experience. Especially considering that celebrations begin shortly after dark and can last for hours. And possibly, be repeated for two or three nights running.
From elaborate stadium displays to small neighborhood gatherings, fireworks can be absolutely terrifying for canines. Heartbreakingly, some dogs have even been known to die as a result of fear-induced trauma and shock. So, what can we do as pet parents to protect our precious pups from outsize fear?
This episode of Pet Talk gives you all the information you need to help prepare your pet kid for the upcoming holiday. Dr. Sarah not only provides tips for helping to begin desensitizing your pup now, as well as behaviors and symptoms to be on the lookout for when the fireworks start 'bursting in air'.
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Is your dog overly fearful of fireworks? Have you found anything that helps
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Sometimes, dogs behave badly. Going nuts when there's a knock at the door. Over-reacting to the tiniest of threats. Freaking out over having their nails trimmed. Worst of all, if the proper steps aren't taken early on, behaviors like anxiety and aggression can become the norm, rather than one-off instances.
In this episode of Pet Talk, Dr. Sarah and her canine assistant, Alma, demonstrate two effective training techniques that can be used to overcome unpleasant reactive canine behaviors. We'll be covering the topics of desensitization and counter-conditioning, plus why it's important to set realistic goals. And above all, try to have fun whenever you're training … your dog will thank you for it.
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Thanks to improved diets and more comfortable lifestyles, dogs are living longer
lives than previous generations. Another aspect of the longevity puzzle is the
breakthrough in advanced veterinary care. Treatments used exclusively for people
have now become staples for the care of companion animals. This episode of Pet
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Meridian Mayor Cheri Barry is optimistic that she can prevent city council from raising taxes one-and-a-half mills as their proposed budget plans. Barry says she does not want to increase the stress to the residents of the city by raising taxes when the economy has not fully recovered from the recession.
Barry tells us, "We've worked hard on the budgets for the last three years because I am, I am not interested at this point in raising our tax base. We're still in very, very hard times in this community, and people are suffering. So, we're going to look at ways to work with the city council. We're meeting with them one-on-one to discuss the possibilities of resolutions in proposals for this budget."
Barry's own budget proposal to city council was a balanced budget and included a two percent pay raise for all employees. Instead of raising taxes, she is more in favor of attracting businesses to the city.
"I feel like that we can certainly look down the road at continuing to build this community by not raising taxes but raising more revenue by private investors coming in and doing business in Meridian, and I think that's the way to do it," says Barry.
Barry is hoping to work out a compromise with city council prior to the public hearing on Tuesday. If no compromise can be made though, she will veto any budget that raises taxes.
Barry tells us, "I'm going to listen. I'm going to look and listen to what the city council has to say. I am not in favor of raising taxes."
When asked if she would veto any budget the council passes with taxes increased, Mayor Barry responded, "Absolutely."
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It's the first best picture winner not to be nominated for best director since 1989's "Driving Miss Daisy." But despite the omission of Affleck—or perhaps buoyed by it—"Argo" emerged as the Oscar favorite, winning top honors from the directors, producers, screen actors and writers guilds.
Affleck and fellow producers George Clooney and Grant Heslov accepted the award Sunday night.
Among the other eight nominees, Steven Spielberg's "Lincoln" was perceived as the biggest competition to "Argo." The other nominees were "Life of Pi," "Silver Linings Playbook," "Zero Dark Thirty," "Les Miserables," "Amour," "Beasts of the Southern Wild" and "Django Unchained."


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AUGUSTA, Ga. -- A Beech Island family who lost everything in a fire is getting some help with Christmas. A spark in the dryer last Thursday caused their whole house to go up in flames. Now, their church is helping the McClary family rebuild just in time for Christmas.
Along with Christmas gifts for all three kids, the McClarys received hundreds in gift certificates along with a $2,000 check to help cover expenses.
Dr. Michael Mitchell, pastor of Restoration Ministries, says that helping is what the church family is called to do.
"It's one thing to have a church family when everything is going well in my life and we're praising and coming to church. But now, when the chips are down, I need to see my church family be a real church," Mitchell said.
McClary's wife couldn't be at the service this morning due to work. However, McClary says they are thankful for what everyone is doing for them.
"There's been so much support coming in and to see what the church did here today. We're just blessed to be surrounded by good people that care," McClary said.
While today's help was a lot, Dr. Mitchell says the church family still has a lot more to do for them.
"We want to get them somewhere where they can be stable until their home is finished, renovated, or they get a new one," Mitchell said.
Even though they've lost all their material possessions, McClary says they didn't lose everything.
"Take care of your family. Love your family. Cherish your family. Because the material things can be replaced. But of course, if we would have lost anybody, that would have made the situation worse," he said.


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Scientists report on the surprising discovery that a generic drug used for over 40 years as an antifungal agent may also prove to be an effective treatment for cancer. Researchers at the University of Texas at Austin (UTA) have found that the oral antifungal agent thiabendazole acts as a vascular disrupting agent that reduces the growth of both tumor-feeding blood vessels and tumors in experimental mice carrying fibrosarcomas. The investigators are already looking to move the drug into clinical trials in a cancer setting.
Reporting in PLoS Biology, Hey Ji Cha, Ph.D., Edward Marcotte, Ph.D., John Wallingford, and colleagues admit the finding that thiabendazole acts as a vascular disrupting agent was the serendipitous result of some multidisciplinary research. "We didn't set out to find a vascular disrupting agent, but that's where we ended up," states Wallingford, UTA associate professor of developmental biology.
The work was founded on previous studies by the team that had identified genes in yeast that, in vertebrates, are involved in regulating blood vessel development. Yeast has no use for blood vessels, and in these cells the genes appear to play a role in responding to certain types of cellular stress.
"We reasoned that by analyzing this particular set of genes, we might be able to identify drugs that target the yeast pathway that also act as angiogenesis inhibitors suitable for chemotherapy," Dr. Marcotte explains. And it was this search that initially identified thiabendazole as an inhibitor of the genes in yeast. Encouragingly, when the drug was then tested in developing frog embryos, it dramatically inhibited blood vessel growth and even caused the destruction of pre-existing blood vessels. When the drug was withdrawn, the blood vessels grew back. Studies in mice then confirmed that thiabendazole had a similar anti-angiogenic effect on tumor blood vessels in cancer-bearing mice, reducing vessel growth by up to 50%.
"This is an exciting example of curiosity-driven research and the insights that can come from blending disciplines in biology," Dr. Wallingford concludes. The researchers say they hope to progress thiabendazole into clinical trials as an anticancer drug, and are already in discussions with clinical oncologists.
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Religion Notes, Jan. 25
Published: Saturday, January 25, 2014 at 4:30 a.m.
Last Modified: Friday, January 24, 2014 at 5:39 p.m.
First Presbyterian to host fossil discussion
Family Rock and Fossil Field Trips owners Marcia and Sam Elliot will give a presentation on fossil specimens from the Eastern U.S. at 6:25 p.m. Wednesday in the fellowship hall of First Presbyterian Church, 699 N. Grove St., Hendersonville.
The event is free.
The discussion is part of Wednesday night Table Talk at the church. A meal is offered for $7 before the presentation, but reservations are necessary. To reserve a plate, call the church at 692-3211 before noon Monday. Dessert will be a geology cake.
For more information, visit familyrockfossil trips.com.
Grace Lutheran opens sanctuary for prayer
Grace Lutheran Church at 1245 Sixth Ave W., Hendersonville, is opening its sanctuary to all members of the community for prayer on a monthly basis, beginning Monday from 12:15-12:45 p.m.
Led by Grace prayer ministers, people from the church and community will come together to pray. Those who wish may gather around the altar for silent prayer. The 30-minute prayer time then closes with the Lord's Prayer.
Visitors only need to bring their prayer requests or prayers of thanksgiving.
For more information, call 693-4890.
Revelation course set at First Presbyterian
There will be a 10-week course taught by the Rev. Henry Leissing called the "Path Through Revelation" beginning at 9:30 am Sunday in room 210 at First Presbyterian Church, 699 N. Grove St, Hendersonville.
The class will examine the book of Revelation through the eyes of historians and biblical scholars, and will draw from the Book of Daniel as well as other biblical references.
Course materials will be provided at each session. Reservations are not required, and there is no fee for materials. Child care will be provided.
For more information, call the church office at 692-3211.
Lutheran Schools Week to be celebrated
Grace Lutheran Preschool will celebrate Lutheran Schools Week along with Evangelical Lutheran Church in America schools across the nation from Sunday through Feb. 1.
Preschool lessons and activities for the week have been designed for this celebration, and each day, beginning Monday, will focus on following Jesus; to Protect God's Creation Day; to care for one another; to share the good news; to be people of peace; and to be a disciple.
This year will include a new cross-cultural exchange program. One of Grace's preschool parents has a friend named Sophia, in the city of Gómez Palacio, Mexico. Sophia has just opened a Spanish/English-speaking preschool. The Grace Lutheran Preschool children and Sophia's school in Mexico will be exchanging items.
Grace children will be sending to the Gómez Palacio school Spanish and English books for its library, a wall hanging of artwork created by the children, and a quilt knitted by a Grace church member. Grace will also be sending a photo book with photos of the children.
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10 Ways to Burn More Calories Just By Sitting
Who needs the gym when you can do these sneaky moves and lose weight with almost no effort?
Some giggle-worthy ideas? Gina Barreca, humorist and author of "They Used to Call Me Snow White, But I Drifted: Women's Strategic Use of Humor" suggests keeping a go-to list of the most ridiculous things your friends and family have said to you, to brighten your mood. She also recommends hitting YouTube to watch interviews and stand-up routines of funny ladies like Nora Ephron, Joan Rivers, and Chelsea Handler. Visual cues always insight a good snicker, as well. Try googling hilarious animal pictures, like dogs in Halloween costumes, or stash some hilarious shots of your friends looking their goofiest.
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Hitachi Maintains Talks with Lithuania Over Nuclear Power Plant
From Japan Daily Press
Japan's Hitachi Ltd. says it has kept up talks with the European country of Lithuania over plans to build a new nuclear power plant, even after the new government has said it would shelve any nuclear-related projects. As a technology and electronics company that also builds nuclear reactors with General Electric Co., Hitachi won a contract in Lithuania in June to build a new facility that would help the country reduce its dependency on Russia for energy.
At a press briefing on Tuesday, Hitachi CEO Hiroaki Nakanishi said that while the timing has been delayed, talks have not been completely suspended. Hitachi won the contract with Lithuania's previous government, which lost power in October. Hitachi has been eager to develop its power plant business overseas as Japan has shunned the use of nuclear power since the March 2011 Fukushima disaster, shutting down all but two of the nation's reactors.
The Japanese conglomerate previously set a goal of making 360 billion yen (approx. $4.25 billion) in sales from nuclear plant construction, but Nakanishi said it wouldn't be possible at this time to make an accurate forecast. The Hitachi CEO doesn't believe the worldwide market for nuclear energy will shrink by a significant amount, but at the same time the company needs to see what Japan's future energy policy will turn out to be. The election of the Liberal Democratic Party, known to be business-friendly, to power and naming of Shinzo Abe as prime minister on Wednesday is widely expected to bring an end to the previous government's plans of abolishing nuclear power by the 2030s, and even see more reactor restarts in the near future.
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Most chocolate bunnies are made with molds, and the hollow hares are not filled.
Surprisingly, Cadbury's famous chocolate eggs with the yummy creamy whites and yolks can be made at home. In fact, recipes for most Easter candies are available on the Internet, and contain all the usual sugary suspects. Odd items like pectin or lethicin can be purchased at almost any kitchen store or gourmet shop.
The famous Reese's Peanut Butter Eggs are available only in spring, with their "cup" versions always around.
Once you've stuffed yourself with jelly beans and chocolate of all sorts, there's really only one special Easter treat left to tease the palate ...
The marshmallow mother of all Easter candies
Yellow Peeps have been crossing American roads to "get to the other side" since 1954, when a Bethlehem, Pa., company developed the lemon-coated marshmallow cream chicks.
Today, Peeps, whether bunny- or chick-shaped, come in all colors and flavors, and in 2010, the company introduced chocolate-covered treats.
You can now indulge your wildest fantasies -- or at least most of those related to cocoa and marshmallows -- in both dark chocolate and milk chocolate Peep flavors.
When you think of marshmallows, perhaps you think of the Stay Puft Marshmallow Man from "Ghostbusters," a Peep, or the gooey center of a s'more from Scout camp. But did you know that the marshmallow is actually the modern version of a medicinal confection made from the sap of Althaea officinalis. The pink-flowered European perennial herb, which years ago was introduced to the eastern United States, is known as the marshmallow plant.
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The Intervale Conservation Nursery is wrapping up the harvesting of bare root trees and shrubs this week in to fill orders from organizations across the state looking to do river restoration work. The nursery grows native trees and shrubs without the use of pesticides that will successfully grow in Vermont. Conservation Correspondent Bridget Butler joined the group of staff and volunteers who were prepping silky dogwood shrubs that will be replanted along river corridors this spring.
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|(rodarte x OC jacket, preen dress, american apparel skirt, chris habana necklace)
I guess I was simply feeling more aggressive that day.
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- VITA said...
Both outfits are pretty much amazing.
- February 21, 2012 at 9:45 AM
- Mat said...
either way it looks good, thing i do like the second one more though. the fits seem to work better
- February 21, 2012 at 11:51 AM
- Lydia said...
Love both. You look amazing. I also do not share the secrets of where my thrift stores are, espesh since I live in a college town where it is ridiculously cool to shop at thrifts, and all of ours are insanely picked over.
- February 21, 2012 at 4:02 PM
- Victoria said...
oh man, that cape! it's perfection!
- February 21, 2012 at 4:45 PM
- Magnet said...
Both outfits look stunning but I'm glad you posted this. I've also had days where I wear something but in that moment, it doesn't feel right so I HAVE to change. Once, when I was going to Uni, I happened to be wearing black rainbow sparkling tights. While I was on the train, I realised that I didn't feel like drawing SO much attention to myself, and I felt very uncomfortable all of a sudden. As soon as I got off the train, I walked straight to coles (a huge supermarket chain here) and bought myself a pair of opaque, plain, black tights. I changed into them and felt much better.
- February 21, 2012 at 5:40 PM
- Meagan said...
your closet is a magical time warp of surreal blackness.
- February 21, 2012 at 5:53 PM
- Meagan said...
your closet is a magical time warp of surreal blackness.
- February 21, 2012 at 5:53 PM
- Isabel said...
Ok, I totall know what you mean with outfits feeling "off" sometimes. The second outfit just seems WAY more "you" and you even look happier and more comfortable. Clothes are the best.
- February 21, 2012 at 6:17 PM
- Ria said...
Your closet...droolllll. That cape. I really like what you changed into.
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Use this wireless fort pod with the Garmin Forerunner and heart rate monitor to track your distance and speed while working out. This foot pod is idea for indoor tracks and treadmills. This footpod can be attatched to a shoe lace on your running shoe or can fit in the midsole pocket of compatible shoes. Compatible with: Forerunner 210, Forerunner 305, Forerunner 310XT, Forerunner 405, Forerunner 405CX, FR60


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Life After A Total Hack is a short sci-fi story where everyone (yes everyone, on the entire planet) has their personal data and identities hacked and their habits posted online to a site called Schadenfreude.
Originally posted at BuzzFeed, here's the fallout after six months:
Molly Newton began taking anti-depressants after it grew obvious Facebook would never be the same again. No one could ever trust that what they clicked and spied on would not be made public. Most of her other friends were already taking medication; she knew because she had read through the purchases on their bank accounts. The past several months had been difficult to maintain friendships at all. Everyone had secrets and no one had wanted them exposed. Since the hack, everyone was nervous and suspicious.
Molly missed her online communities: Facebook, SoundCloud, MyLife, Goodreads (though she hated to read), Twitter, Google+, Meetup, Foursquare, Pinterest, CafeMom (even though she did not like children), StumbleUpon, Flickr and LinkedIn, all of which she used to visit daily. When the hack occurred, she was nervous about visiting any of the sites lest more of her personal life get leaked online. She had been spending her time instead reading books and exercising; she had lost eighteen pounds and was in the best shape of her life. She had never looked better and could not feel good about it, because what she really wanted more than anything – more than being healthy and well-read and attractive – was to go on Pinterest and pin beautiful things to boards. The world was so much prettier and less cluttered on Pinterest, and she preferred it to the alternative of real life. see more…


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On JOBS Act Anniversary, Why Can't Everyday People Invest In Startups?
One year ago, President Obama signed the Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act into law. So, why isn't "equity crowdfunding" a reality for startups and regular people who want to support them, in the U.S.?
For the unfamiliar, equity crowdfunding–under the JOBS Act–allows startups and small businesses to raise up to $1 million in equity funding online, through sites registered with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
Broader access to capital could help entrepreneurs when loans aren't favorable, or they lack connections to deep-pocketed angel and venture investors.
Over the past year, regulators expressed concerns about crowdfunding, namely that "unsophisticated" investors might not understand the risks associated with investing in startups and would be vulnerable to new forms of fraud. Former SEC Chairwoman Mary Schapiro delayed issuance of the rules around it, at the urging of lobbyists.
Advocates like Sherwood "Woodie" Neiss, founder of Crowdfund Capital Advisors, say that the wait for the SEC rules is unnecessary, political and costing entrepreneurs dearly.
Neiss became an activist, espousing the benefits of crowdfunding on Capitol Hill, and helping get the legislation going, after experiencing his own frustrations raising money for his own companies.
As the founding chief financial officer at Flavorx–a company whose flavorings and coatings make medicines palatable for kids, adults and animals–Neiss remembers fielding calls from passionate customers who wanted to invest in the company, at least five times a week.
He would have to say, "'Thanks…Do you happen to be a millionaire?" because only accredited investors (with $1 million in the bank, or a high annual income) were permitted to buy securities in privately held companies then, as today.
Instead of tapping into the crowd, Flavorx spent hundreds of thousands of dollars on attorneys and fees in order to slowly raise the venture capital it needed to grow into a global business, Neiss says.
Mid-recession, he formed another startup and tried to raise money for it. Accredited investors–despite his positive track record–repeatedly turned him down, and business lenders said "Sorry, our terms have changed."
Today, he's working to ensure entrepreneurs have access to capital, as a consultant to banks and nongovernment organizations that could use crowdfunding to create economic well-being, and advance peace. He also advises startups, including Crowdfunder, EarlyShares.com and SeedInvest that run crowdfunding sites.
SeedInvest co-founder and Chief Executive Ryan Feit reveals that his company has spent about $350,000 to get up and running but–pending JOBS act rules–can't generate revenue, yet.
In the last six weeks, SeedInvest helped three startups close equity-funding deals with accredited investors, on its site. It operates in compliance with JOBS Act Section 201(c), and the SEC's Regulation D rules to make the deals happen.
"We're doing this to gain experience, feedback from our users and credibility in this nascent industry," Feit said.
A former private equity investor who worked at Carlson Capital, and Lehman Brothers, Feit now works in a low-cost co-working space in New York, where he is often the oddball, wearing a formal suit.
While trying to build his business, Feit has taken time to travel to Washington and present to more than 20 Congressional staff members, 13 staff members at the SEC, 10 at Finra and seven members of the Treasury Department and White House.
The SeedInvest CEO personally believes, "The rules could have been issued six months ago, and all the delays are political from the top." His company's survival hinges on the issuance of crowdfunding rules.
A former small business owner who helped pen the JOBS Act, Rep. Patrick McHenry (R., N.C.), agrees the delays are political.
"The SEC has never before been asked to deal with Internet technology, but it has been around for a generation already," the congressman said. "The Congressional mandate is clear–the proper approach will be to prioritize rulemaking, here. We have found a balance that will allow capital to flow, and protect investors to the highest degree possible. They are stifling businesses ability to get capital. They have got to follow through."
Karen Dempsey, a partner at San Francisco's Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe, who works on a range of corporate legal issues, from initial public offerings to compliance matters, says in other ways the SEC deserves praise. The JOBS Act was designed for several reasons, including to ease the costs and burdens of going public for mature, private companies, which she believes it has done well.
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These are the very reasons that we are "your world first choice" for Japanese language education.
The Yamasa Institute is currently taking applications for those interested in procuring student visas in order to commence study during our October quarter this year.
The application period close on May 31st. For this reason, we highly recommend that you have your paperwork completed and mailed off so that it will reach our offices before the above listed closing date.
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We are nearly three months away but now is a good time to start getting your applications ready for YAMASA's Acceleration Program (ACCP)!
ACCP is a great opportunity for you to boost your Japanese language ability in the most efficient way possible. It is also ideal for university students on summer vacation to continue their Japanese language abilities in a completely immersive environment. The course itself can run from 4 to 12 weeks (depending on student preferences). We will receive our first intake of students on June 2nd and will continue taking in students at periodic intervals until August 11th. For further information, please check out our ACCP page!
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The future of what was to be the largest solar field east of the Rocky Mountains is uncertain after the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio rejected a plan to finance the Noble County project.
Last week, the commission voted 3-1 against American Electric Power's plan to recover a portion of its costs in the venture through a surcharge on ratepayers. In its decision, the commission said the company and its own staff failed to show the Turning Point Solar project would benefit ratepayers or was needed to allow AEP Ohio to meet state requirements for using alternative energy sources.
While AEP and the developers of Turning Point have a month to appeal the decision, for the time being, the project in its original form is "done," said Dave Celona, spokesman for Turning Point.
"There's no way that could happen given the commission's decision," he said.
Turning Point, a joint venture of New Harvest Ventures of Columbus and Chicago and California-based Agile Energy, was announced in October 2010 by then-Gov. Ted Strickland. It was expected to create 300 construction jobs in the area and another 300 for companies that manufacture parts for the array.
AEP Ohio was providing the 850 acres of reclaimed mine land in Noble County, near The Wilds, on which the approximately 250,000-panel solar array was to be built. The company contributed $20 million of equity and was going to finance the remaining $130 million to $160 million of the project in part through an assessment of about 20 cents a month on the typical residential customer.
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Turning Point timeline
October 2010 - Then-Gov. Ted Strickland's office announces the planned construction of Turning Point Solar, the largest solar farm east of the Rocky Mountains, on reclaimed mine land in Muskingum County, near The Wilds.
January 2011 - The project's location is moved to Noble County, still on reclaimed mine land near The Wilds.
July 2011 - Spain-based Isofoton decides to locate its facility to make solar modules for Turning Point in Napoleon, in northwest Ohio.
January 2013 - The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio rejects AEP Ohio's plan to pass a portion of the cost of constructing the facility on to consumers, putting the project in limbo.
Source: Times research.
The PUCO ruling did not close the door on the project, just that funding approach.
"Our decision is not intended to diminish the merits of the Turning Point project," says the PUCO opinion and order, issued Jan. 9. "(The finding) does not preclude AEP Ohio from pursuing the project through other appropriate means."
Celona said that likely would involve more entities than AEP agreeing to buy the electricity produced by Turning Point.
"We think this project's too good to fail," Celona said. "We're hopeful that ... we can identify over the next 60 to 90 days (ways) to make this project a reality."
There's no hard and fast timeline to revamp the project, but Celona said there isn't an unlimited amount of time either, noting between $2 million and $3 million has already been spent.
"At some point, the developers have to pull the plug," he said.
Scott Braden, president of the Community Improvement Corporation of Noble County, hopes the ruling is appealed.
"We feel the project remains valid for everyone locally and for the entire state by helping to diversify the state's energy mix, providing jobs in the manufacturing of solar panels in northeast Ohio, providing construction jobs in an economically depressed area of this state," he said in an email to The Marietta Times.
Terri Flora, director of communications for AEP Ohio, said the company has not decided on a course of action yet.
AEP argued before the PUCO that Turning Point was needed to build up capacity for generating solar power to meet state mandates. Currently, 0.06 percent of electricity sold by the company must come from solar resources. By 2024, that requirement grows to 0.5 percent.
The PUCO order said testimony from AEP Ohio and the commission staff failed to show the company couldn't meet those requirements without Turning Point. In fact, a 20-year purchase power agreement with a solar facility in Wyandot should satisfy the company's needs for some time.
But Flora said that arrangement won't suffice as the required amount of power increases.
"It's not just you build one and then you're covered," she said.
Center Township resident Dave Everly, 64, said he's been following the project since it was announced and felt the PUCO's decision was wrong. He cited not only the state alternative energy requirements, but also Noble County's need for jobs.
"We're dying fast," he said. "I'd like for the kids to be able to stay here if they wanted to."
Celona did not have an estimate on how many permanent jobs Turning Point would create, but he said there would be an estimated 300 construction jobs.
Even the temporary construction jobs would have been a boost, Everly said.
"Construction worker comes into this area, or if he's from this area, he spends his money in this area," he said.
Ohio Rep. Andy Thompson, R-Marietta, said the long-term job impact of Turning Point in Noble County was "not huge." He said he's been concerned about the project for a while, questioning the reliability, efficiency and cost of solar power.
"I've always kind of cautioned that solar projects have come and gone," Thompson said.
Celona said comparing solar to traditional electricity prices is not an apples-to-apples proposition.
"Turning Point Solar will be as competitive as any other source of solar energy," he said.
Thompson said the alternative energy mandates do present an obstacle for power companies, and they should perhaps be revisited. That legislation was passed in 2009, before the recent boom in shale oil and natural gas, which Thompson said could have a positive impact on energy prices. Using natural gas to power vehicles and in other ways now seems more viable, he said.
The increased cost of solar, meanwhile, must be passed on to customers or absorbed by the company, Thompson said.
"Ohio is trying to be business-friendly. This is going in the opposite direction," he said.
Meanwhile, Ohio Sen. Lou Gentile, D-Steubenville, said in a news release Tuesday that the PUCO's decision is economically harmful.
"This decision is a major setback for our skilled workforce and our local economy," he said. "Our top priority in Columbus should be making policy decisions that promote job growth, not stifle it."


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Jade Sapphire Exotic Fibres Originally published January 20, 2005
After retiring from teaching in the South Bronx and Harlem, Jane Saffir was ready for a career change. A longtime knitter, she was ready to turn her love of yarn into something more—until her 28-year-old daughter was suddenly diagnosed with breast cancer.
"After a nightmarish year of diagnosis, shock, surgery, chemotherapy, radiation, and all the mental and physical anguish," Jane told me, "I realized how short life really is, and decided that I should simply go for it and start a yarn business."
Instead of opening a yarn store, which was her original plan, she decided to import cashmere and other yarns from Chinese mills to the U.S. In 2003, Jade Sapphire Exotic Fibres was born.
Today, Jane is fortunate to enjoy the best of both worlds. Her daughter is doing well, and Jade Sapphire Exotic Fibres is now carried in shops around the country. Her company offers six weights of cashmere and silk/cashmere yarns in 44 colorways.
This month she will be introducing three new silk yarns as well.
Why China?
As the biggest cashmere producer in the world, China now supplies two-thirds of all cashmere products to the international market.
Having recently abandoned a 13% tax-rebate policy for dehaired-cashmere exports, Chinese firms have discovered that exporting raw materials to foreign mills is not as profitable as exporting processed cashmere products, such as yarn.
For knitters, this means we can expect to see an influx of cashmere yarns coming directly from Chinese mills. These mills are already making aggressive inroads into the handknitting market. Just this week I was contacted by one about importing them myself.
Although this isn't in my future, I look forward to watching as other enterprising knitters, like Jane Saffir, put their own imprint on these materials and bring them to market.
The Question of Quality
British textile manufacturers have argued that Chinese processing techniques ruin the length of the delicate cashmere fibers, which high-quality woolen knits require. In response, the Chinese government—and its Cashmere Foreign Trade Center—are working hard to regulate the quality and pricing of its cashmere exports.
China is the biggest single importer of Mongolian cashmere, snatching up 50% of the raw fibers for its own textile industry. The cashmere in Jade Sapphire Exotic Fibers is from Mongolia but processed in China.
The Yarns
Although I own several sweaters made of Chinese cashmere, I have never knit with it myself—so I took some extra time this week to play with two of Jane's offerings to see how they knit up.
All the Jade Sapphire Mongolian cashmere and silk/cashmere yarns are put up on 55g skeins priced at $33. The thicker the yarn, the less you get in each skein—but the skein weight and price remain the same.
You can view a full list of Jade Sapphire yarns on the Jade Sapphire Web site, including the different yardages, recommended knitting gauges, and colorways. Although many of the available colors are solid and presumably dyed at the mill, I tested two of her beautiful hand-dyed colors. (When asked about her dye source, Jane demurred.
6-Ply 100% Cashmere
The middle of the road for thickness, the six-ply cashmere comes in 150-yard hanks. The yarn knits up at 4.5 to 5 stitches per inch on US 6-8 needles, making it a solid contender—in terms of gauge and yards per dollar—for standard projects.
First Impressions: A Few Issues
While winding my hanks into balls for knitting, I noticed two issues immediately. First, the cashmere fiber hadn't been totally dehaired prior to spinning. In the rich-colored skein you see here, I kept finding glossy translucent fibers that had a different, slightly harder texture than the fine cashmere.
The guard hairs tended to pop out of the knitted fabric, looking somewhat as if a cat had been lounging on my knitting. They also hadn't taken any of the dye, making their silvery white presence even that more visible against a dark background.
Beyond the cat-on-the-swatch factor, my real concern with guard hairs is that they tend to introduce a faint scratchiness to the finished fabric, especially against sensitive areas such as the neck.
I also kept finding faint flecks of (what I assume was) dyestuff left in the yarn. They were easy enough to pull out, but only when I happened to be looking down at my knitting did I spot them.
The color was otherwise fully saturated in the fiber, and none of it came off on my needles or on my hands. Swatches did bleed significantly in warm wash, but within two rinses, the water was clear.
Knitting was fast and easy, and only once did my needle snag the yarn. This yarn has no real crimp or elasticity, and my knitted fabric was lightweight and almost cotton-like.
From a durability standpoint, Cashmere is a notoriously short-staple fiber. Even with the best preparation, cashmere yarn is more susceptible to early thinning and breakage than its more rugged counterparts. I found that a modest tug pulled the skein apart.
Cashmere tends to grow softer with wear, as did my swatches. They were rather quick to develop a surface blur. Because we tend to want cashmere garments to be soft and fuzzy, the blurred surface definition works in favor of this yarn.
Competitive Pricing
If you thought cashmere from Chinese mills would be less expensive than from European mills, think again. Plymouth Yarns Royal Cashmere, a plush cabled cashmere that knits up at the same gauge and has five yards more yarn per hank, was spun at a mill in Italy—yet it only costs $31.99 per hank.
Agreed, each hank has five grams less fiber than the Jade Sapphire hank, but it also had no loose guard hairs, the dye stayed firm, and it wore well over time.
12-Ply 100% Cashmere
This thick, plush, and delicious 12-ply cashmere comes in 70-yard skeins and knits up at a chubby 2.5 to 3 stitches per inch on US 10.5 to 11 needles.
First Impressions: Beautiful Bounce
I found this yarn far more rewarding to work with than the 6-ply, possibly because the nearly horizontal orientation of the multiple plies gave the yarn more bounce and elasticity. This yarn reminded me of Karabella Yarns' Aurora Bulky, only in cashmere form. Interestingly enough, the merino in Aurora Bulky is so fine that I had a hard time discerning which washed swatch was softer, the cashmere or the merino.
The 12-ply cashmere knit up in no time flat. I had no snags, and my stitches appeared perfectly even. This yarn also had fine flecks of dyestuff and loose guard hairs, and it also bled in its warm-water wash.
Washing and Wearing
I was pleased to note that my swatches bloomed significantly more in wash than the 6-ply ones did. They emerged from their warm soapy bath plump, cohesive, and extremely, extremely soft.
Were it not for the higher cost per yard (with only 70 yards in each $33 skein), I would be sorely tempted to make a sweater out of this yarn. But a medium women's long-sleeved sweater with moderate stitchwork would require upwards of 870 yards, or 13 skeins.
Despite Jane's efforts to keep her prices as low as possible "so that everyone can have the pleasure of knitting with cashmere," I still think a $429 sweater is beyond most knitters' budgets.
Even a 10" by 56" standard scarf would require 250 yards or more, running the bill well over $130. The same scarf in Jaeger Cashair, a similar-gauge 65% cashmere/35% extrafine merino blend from England, would come in under $100.
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U.S. lawmakers said Sunday they are concerned the Russian government is not sharing enough intelligence about terror threats in the run-up to the Olympic games in Sochi.
Rep. Mike Rogers (R., Mich.) said he was "very concerned'' about the possibility of terrorism surrounding the games, and added, "I do believe that the Russian government needs to be more cooperative with the United States… We have found a departure of cooperation that is very concerning.''
Mr. Rogers, who chairs the House Intelligence Committee, spoke on CNN's "State of the Union.''
Security around Sochi is a huge concern. Terror groups in Russia have threatened to carry out attacks to disrupt the games. Russian president Vladimir Putin told ABC's "This Week'' that his country is doing whatever it takes to ensure security.
The Russian military is helping to secure the site, turning the Sochi area into what security experts call a fortress-like "ring of steel'' to protect the athletes and spectators.
Rep. Michael McCaul (R., Texas), who is visiting Russia ahead of the games, told ABC he thinks Mr. Putin has "taken all the precautions'' possible to protect Sochi, but would like to see more intelligence-sharing from the Russians.
Security is so tight, in fact, that some U.S. officials fear terrorists will try to strike other parts of Russia that are less heavily-guarded.
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By Chris Hildebrandt, DU biologist
The San Joaquin Valley has been plagued with warm weather in late October and early November and waterfowl hunting has been slow since the opener.
Several public hunting areas in the Los Banos area, West and East Bear Creek, Lonetree Unit at Merced National Wildlife Refuge (NWR) open Nov. 17 and hunting should be excellent at those locations. The mild weather pushed waterfowl into an easy lifestyle of resting on the closed areas. However, colder weather setting in should force the birds to get out and feed more often, putting them in front of more hunters.
Hunting at Mendota Wildlife Area (WA) has been slow as no new birds have moved into the area, yet, recent cold weather should improve hunting here for the week of Thanksgiving.
Down at the south end of the Central Valley, Kern NWR hunting has been steady, averaging about 3 birds per hunter, and they are steadily adding more hunt area as more wetlands are being flooded.
Southern California waterfowl numbers are healthy, and shooting at the Prado Basin has been good, with one club in the area shooting near limits the last few hunts with mostly big ducks, especially northern pintail.
Further south, San Jacinto WA has been relatively slow, with no new birds seen in the area for several weeks.
Waterfowl hunting in the Salton Sea area has been strong with Wister, Imperial WA, showing strong daily averages for Wednesday and Saturday hunting. Geese have also started to show up in the area with both Wister and Sonny Bono Salton Sea NWR harvesting good numbers of geese recently.
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Chris Hildebrandt is the Ducks Unlimited Regional Biologist for California's San Joaquin valley, southern California and parts of Arizona. He received his Bachelor's Degree in Wildlife Management from Humboldt State University and has been with the organization for 15 years.
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Published: Friday, December 7, 2012 at 4:30 a.m.
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ETOWAH— Walter J. Thomas, Sr., 83, of Etowah passed away Wednesday, December 5, 2012 at Mission Hospital following a sudden illness. He retired after working over forty years as an automobile dealer and consultant. His favorite hobbies were deep-sea fishing and playing golf.
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When you are thinking of buying a new home, there are many details to consider: Financing, the condition of the home, schools in the area and the quality of the neighborhood, property taxes, insurance, whether all of your furniture will fit. And the water. You will drink, shower, clean, flush, brush and wash with the water in your new home every day.
So, what do you need to think about if that prospective home operates on a private well?
The majority of homes today have a municipal water source that is regulated by government and Environmental Protection Agency health standards. In these cases, the homeowner has little need to be overly involved in the health and safety of their water.
But that changes a bit when your home has its own water source. And some prospective homeowners may not be comfortable making that shift from a home with a municipal water supply to one with its own private water source.
If your prospective home has well water, you are not alone. According to the EPA, 15 percent of Americans rely on individually owned and operated sources of drinking water. Here are some tips derived from the EPA for managing a home with a private well:
Research common water problems in your area
If you are moving to a completely new area, it is a good idea to reach out to your local water expert for information on local water problems. The EPA website is also a good resource for local water problems. This way, you will be proactive in preserving the taste and safety of your drinking water.
Find out your state's well water regulations and recommendations
States vary on policies and regulations for private well water owners. Check with your local water expert or local health department for your state's policies or guidelines on water testing. In some states, like Colorado, you may need to obtain a permit for your private well. In other states, like New Jersey, it is required by law for a seller to perform a water test and disclose results to potential buyers.
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A guy who pretends to have feeling towards females, to cover up the sexual feelings he has towards men.
OMG knickerbocker i love you'' ''I love men.'' ''Dakota Taylor is my baby'' '' I love Dakota.''
作者 you know? 2010年10月07日
An immature move requiring someone to fart into a plastic bottle, cap it, and open and squeeze the plastic bottle to blow fart contents into another's face.
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John Lefebvre | February 27, 2006
By John Lefebvre • Monday, February 27, 2006 - 10:30
As one of the originators of the DeSmogBlog, and as its financial backer, I'd like to explain why I got involved in this project and why I think everyone should engage more seriously in the issue of climate change.
My rationale can be summed up in three phrases:
1. 100 years from now exists;
2. Stop me if you've heard this before; and:
3. Use less? No: expect more.
Let me explain:
One hundred years from now exists.
It's true that we can't prove it, any more than we can prove the science of climate change to the satisfaction of the good folks at ExxonMobile, but we still all understand and agree that the year 2106 will arrive on time and on schedule, whether or not any of us, or our children, survive to see the day.
The question, then, is why can't we plan for it? Humans are all but unique in the world in their ability to anticipate future events and adjust their actions accordingly. It's true that a cougar will stash a half-eaten carcass so it can come back to it later, but it's a leap from that kind of foresight to, say, planning for retirement or brushing your teeth when you're six, so you will still have teeth when you're 60.
Regardless of that human quality - that capacity - the media conversation on climate change is still dominated by people who would have us throw away our tooth brushes, take off our seatbelts and resume smoking. They argue that while intelligent caution might serve us well, it also might not. Your teeth might fall out anyway - and 2,500 of the world's most accomplished climate scientists might be wrong about humankind's impact on the earth's environment.
Right. And time might stop.
If you drink enough wine, you will find in that last statement good fodder for an interesting philosophical discussion. But even inebriated, most of us would recognize that it's a stupid position on which to build policy.
Where have you heard this before?
Remember the guys who told us smoking might not be bad for you? If you don't, if you can't put a name on that perfidy, check out www.junkscience.com. Steve Milloy, the Fox News columnist and climate change denier-for-hire moved seemlessly from taking money from Big Tobacco to attack cancer scientists to taking money from Big Oil to attack climate science. (It's not clear how the guy sleeps at night, but it seems likely that, given his client list, he can afford a comfy mattress.)
Again, on one hand we have the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, the IPCC, the world's most reputable climate experts all agreeing that we face a global catastrophe if we don't change the way we are living. On the other hand, you have a handful of self-interested skeptics who will, apparently take money from the world's most rapacious companies and then dream up arguments to justify their actions. Perversely, the media presents both these views and calls it balance.
The other aspect to "Where have you heard this before" - the other common argument - is that addressing climate change will be damaging to the economy. Well, abolishing slavery was damaging to the economy of the white folks who were reaping the benefit, but without wanting to put any words in Steve Milloy's mouth, I think we're all pretty convinced it was still a good idea.
Want Less? No: Expect More.
This is the part of the argument where I often fall out of step with the environmental lobby. I think it's a terrible mistake, when you are trying to build public support in an urgent policy discussion, to try to recruit converts by telling people that they should want less than tomorrow than they have today. There is, among the clumsiest enviro-campaigners, an abstemious self-righteousness that works only at chasing potential supporters away.
Finding intelligent solutions to climate change should not involve telling everyone that they have to give up their vehicles and live in cold, dimly lit houses. We should not want less for ourselvs and our families, we should demand more - from our governments and from the industries that serve us. We should not tolerate the faux helplessness of an auto industry that complains that it can't profitably meet emission standards and then sells everyone into unsafe, truck-based vehicles just to dodge emission regulations. We should not tolerate a government that subsidizes oil but can't find serious money for alternative energy research.
I am convinced that the solutions are there if we look for them - if we invest in them. I am also impressed that the world's most reasonable governments could, in Montreal in December, continue to agree on a format to set substantive and enforceable emission-reduction targets. Anything less is frighteningly inadequate.
Finally, I have been delighted by the passion and courage that my DeSmogBlog partner Jim Hoggan brings to this issue. As an old pro in the PR field, he recognizes instantly the too-common misuse of public relations tactics to confuse, rather than educate the public on climate. Most PR professionals probably see the same thing, but no others have shown the strength of character necessary to stand up and say so.
So: watch for those phrases. Pay attention when someone starts talking as if 100 years from now does not exist. Listen skeptically when you start hearing messages of phoney reassurances that sound too much like things you've heard before. And don't let anyone tell you to want less. Be reasonable, be prudent, be responsible in your energy usage, by all means. But be demanding. We all will have to achieve a high standard if we are to contain climate change.
M. Cary ONeal replied on Permalink
John's insight re: govt $ for alternative energy
Thank you for expressing your concerns and solutions. The bigger shadow over oil is the fraud machine backed by Bush & Sons, Inc. formerly known as the United States of America. My attorneys have filed my evidence of the massive corporate fraud scheme with all US enforcement agencies, but now we need to publicize these facts. The NBC News Executive Producer in Malibu who spent over 30 hours with me to draft this description of the case www.MCOReport.com quit her job in November because of the corporate control over the news.
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John Le Febvre ... replied on Permalink
Our name and other similarities
Please forgive me for using this forum to contact you but I could not find any other avenue.
This is a first for me, communicating with another John LeFebvre. I found your University of Calgary article by using google and a new search technique I recently learned.
The similarities we share, (besides our name) are remarkable. I too am a life-long musician, my daughter's name is Emily, I have been trying for years to make people understand exactly what "global warming" is and what will happen if we continue to ignore the fact that we are now in its embrace.
The article I read about your life was very inspiring. It brought me great joy to see your efforts to improve the quality of life for people. As one person who is a member of the "John Le Febvre" name franchise on this planet, I am proud to share it with you.
John Le Febvre
Mark replied on Permalink
Less is sometimes more
Want Less? No: Expect More. "And don't let anyone tell you to want less. Be reasonable, be prudent, be responsible in your energy usage, by all means. But be demanding. We all will have to achieve a high standard if we are to contain climate change."
While I agree with much of what you say about climate change, your argument about expecting more seems to be at the core of what ails us. As Paul Kennedy wrote 15 years ago, the proverbial shit will hit the fan when developing countries reach economic levels where their residents expect all the goodies we in the West have enjoyed for decades. That's happening now and will continue in the decades ahead.
Where do you think all our goodies come from? There is no way technology can mastermind some bit of alchemy that will get us around resource massive use.
Quality of life won't necessarily diminsh if we have less goodies. But first we have to redefine "quality" and "life".
I would suggest starting by reading Ernest Becker's Denial of Death and then getting to grips with what true heroism really means.
A Realist replied on Permalink
"Don't hate oil companies, control them"
The situation with fossil fuel companies and global warming has been likened to that of the tobacco companies, which at first weren't aware of the danger posed by their products. Over the years, as medical science improved, most people began to appreciate that danger, but the companies kept on pedalling their cigarettes anyway. Tobacco products damage only those who smoke them, and people nearby who breathe in the smoke they emit. But the burning of fossil fuels creates greenhouse gases that ultimately will affect every man, woman and child on the planet.
Whether fossil fuel companies should continue exploring for more oil and gas is an ethical and moral question up for debate, but pumping and selling oil is not illegal. Environmentalists seem to regard the fossil fuel companies as the source of all evil. I can understand that view, but let's consider some home truths: The quality of life we enjoy in the industrialized world is only possible because of the wealth created by the exploitation of natural resources.
When you plug in your kettle, switch on your central heating system, watch TV and talk to your family on the phone, you are able to do that only because of fossil-fuel driven power. There aren't yet enough renewable sources of power to cope with all this energy demand. But that's the problem. We need to make sure that there are. The fact that the exploitation of Earth's resources is damaging the planet's ability to sustain life means we need to do a little growing up about the long term trajectory we're on. Mother Nature has been tapping us on the shoulder for a while now and I suspect it won't be long before she gets our attention with something with a little more clout.
Oil companies, like any other business, exist to make profit. They only sell oil products because people buy them. Perhaps some of them are even led by individuals who think quarterly profits are more important than their own children. But raging against oil companies won't stop them. Like it or not, they're here, and they're not going to go away. If you don't like what they do, stop buying their products. People who sit around wishing the oil companies weren't here are not helping the situation.
Most of the fossil fuel companies are undoubtedly powerful organisations, but it's empowering to realize that they can be controlled. Companies go wherever the profits are. That's how companies work. While the big oil firms are in a position to legally make profits by selling oil products, I guarantee that they will. But by changing your behaviour, you can affect the way fossil fuel companies make investments. Since the fossil fuel companies are spending so much effort convincing us about their investments in "clean energy", why not do them and the planet a favour by encouraging them along this noble path. Send them a message: "Clean up or go bust." To do that, you need to think carefully every time you reach for your wallet.


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More is outlook express. Which softwares can I use free that is not outlook express?
The best Open-Source alternative to Outlook Express is Thunderbird. http://www.mozilla.com/en-US/thunderbird/
There is also a new project called Chandler. Be warned, it is still in beta. http://chandler.osafoundation.org
More resources can be found at OSS Watch. http://www.oss-watch.ac.uk/resources/emailclients.xml
Outlook Express != Outlook
As the OP was regarding Outlook Express I think calendaring may be a little bit distracting :o). I also think Chandler, Evolution and Kontact ( full blown PIMs) may be over the top. Kmail ( the mail component of Kontact ) can be run separately.
Thunderbird/Icedove seems to have become a de-facto standard these days. Claws Mail ( http://www.claws-mail.org ) is another alternative. I've not used it but it seems quite stable and in theory ticks all the boxes.
Evolution is a very good alternative, especially if you use Linux and GNOME. It supposedly runs on Windows, but I don't know how well.
In case you want to run it on Windows:
Thanksyou very much
I will look for this softwares. Many thanks
A good light alternative to Outlook is claws-mail. His size is approximately 2 MB, so it is lighter in comparison with Thunderbird (30 MB) and it's very good!
Of course, Thunderbird has extra functionality that you'll not find in claws-mail, however if you don't require these it's a good choice!
I'm using claws-mail without problems since one year ago.


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Last Modified: Tuesday, April 2, 2013 at 9:26 p.m.
I will admit there is a problem with too many people being killed by people using assault-type weapons. The thing that is so incredible is that our politicians are putting the cart before the horse.
We do not need more laws that only crowd up the system even more.
What we need is for the existing laws to be enforced by those in Washington and law enforcement.
High-capacity magazines or assault-type weapons being banned will not stop mass murder.
If the criminal wants to kill, he will go around the law, no matter what the wording of that law is and he will find a way to kill.
We have people that are mentally ill, and those problems are the ones that need addressing. There are just simply evil people in this world.
Don't take away the rights of law-abiding citizens because of the deranged minds of a few.
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