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I Made It Myself
Adding a Personal Touch to Home Design, These Celebs Broke Out the Power Tools and Took the Furniture Building into Their Own Hands
Gilles Marini's DAYBED
Eager to turn his home's gazebo into a comfy hangout, Marini (with wife Carole and kids Georges, 11, and Juliana, 4) made a quick jaunt to a home-improvement store this summer and built a daybed in just four hours. "Like with Dancing with the Stars, I'd never danced before," says Marini, 34. "But if I can visualize it, I can do it."
Nick Offerman's WOODWORK
When he's not playing bureaucrat Ron Swanson on NBC's Parks and Recreation, chances are you'll find Offerman, 40, in his L.A. wood shop, crafting everything from jewelry boxes to canoes. "When I have a project on the table, it consumes me," says Offerman, who gets commissioned for work (he made a kitchen table for his friend Rainn Wilson, star of The Office) and displays his creations on offermanwoodshop.com. So what does his wife, Megan Mullally, think of his hobby? "We're ideal complements, because she's a skilled interior decorator," says Offerman. "But she shops faster than I create, so she'll come home with an etagere, and my reaction is, 'Oh, man, I could have made that!' "
Offerman (with Amy Poehler in Parks and Recreation) says, "My acting lets me buy my machines and stuff."
"I'm always struck by furniture that was built to last for hundreds of years," says Offerman, who made this Japanese tea table (left) and is working on his second canoe.
Carter Oosterhouse's OUTDOOR ROOM
The master carpenter and star of HGTV's Carter Can built an outdoor entertaining area onto his more-than-100-year-old farmhouse in Traverse City, Mich. "I wanted an updated vibe that says, 'A younger guy has moved in,' " says Oosterhouse, 34. "In the summertime, I barely ever shut the doors-it really feels like an extension of the home."
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Defiant Assad pledges to continue fighting
BEIRUT -- A defiant Syrian President Bashar Assad rallied a chanting and cheering crowd Sunday to fight the uprising against his authoritarian rule, dismissing any chance of dialogue with "murderous criminals" he blames for nearly two years of violence that has left 60,000 dead.
In his first public speech in six months, Assad laid out terms for a peace plan that keeps himself in power, ignoring international demands to step down and pledging to continue the battle "as long as there is one terrorist left" in Syria.
"What we started will not stop," he said, standing at a lectern on stage at the regal Opera House in central Damascus -- a sign by the besieged leader that he sees no need to hide or compromise even with the violent civil war closing in on his seat of power in the capital.
The theater was packed with his supporters who interrupted the speech with applause, cheers and occasional fist-waving chants, including "God, Bashar and Syria!"
The overtures that Assad offered -- a national reconciliation conference, elections and a new constitution -- were reminiscent of symbolic changes and concessions offered previously in the uprising that began in March 2011. Those were rejected at the time as too little, too late.
The government in 2012 adopted a constitution that theoretically allows political parties to compete with Assad's ruling Baath Party. It carried out parliamentary elections that were boycotted by his opponents.
Assad demanded that regional and Western countries must stop funding and arming the rebels trying to overthrow him.
"We never rejected a political solution ... but with whom should we talk? With those who have an extremist ideology, who only understand the language of terrorism? "Or should we negotiate with puppets whom the West brought?"
The speech, which was denounced by the West, including the U.S. and Britain, came amid stepped-up international efforts for a peaceful way out of the Syrian conflict.

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Bold Prediction Contest – Seattle At St Louis.
Welcome to the tenth week of the "Bold Prediction" contest at Seahawk Addicts with Seattle playing at St Louis. If you aren't already entered in the contest, you are no longer elgible to participate. The entry deadline has passed.
The winner at the end of the season will receive a Seahawk's jersey.
You can make up to two weeks of predictions ahead of time to allow for vacations and other circumstances that arise. On the Friday before you leave, make a comment that contains your regular predictions for that week and add the set(s) of predictions for the week(s) that you'll be gone. Clearly label the sets by opponent for identification. I'll input them for the current week and the week or two that follows.
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Team Sacks – 3
Rushing Yards – 134
Passing Yards – 290
Most Tackles – Hawthorne
Most Receptions – Burleson
QB rating – 101.7
Most Sacks – Tapp
Takeaway/Giveaway – +1
Sacks Allowed – 1
Defensive Yards Allowed – 287
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Would you put a... ***ETA pic of the bed***
black bed in a youg girls room?
Not the best pic, but you get the idea, the trundle on the bottom pulls out.
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I don't know, it just seems so dark, and im just awful at decorating. The only thing I see in my head with it is pink, and neither one wants a pink room.
Quoting CheesyKitty:
Why not?
If that is what she wanted. I wanted all black furniture as a teen and my mom REFUSED. I hated it. I hated that I had to keep her ugly floral wall paper on the walls and she wouldn't let me paint and do my own thing.
My kids do not and will not have free range on their rooms but we can work together to make their room a space that is nice an reflects them while still being nice and cohesive.
we went with a white bed for our son. but i think i would have prefered black
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I really think it's beacause I can't expand my brain beyond pink and black lolQuoting partingwhisper:
i dont see why not
Probably not, but if she wanted it, we would try to make it work.


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Gertrude A. DeBoever, 89, of Geneseo, died Monday, July 23, 2012, at Trinity Rock Island. A funeral Mass celebrating her life will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, July 27, at St. Malachy's Catholic Church, Geneseo. The Rev. Michael Pakula will officiate. Burial will be in North Cemetery, Geneseo. A visitation will be from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday, July 26, at Vandemore Funeral Home Ltd., Geneseo, where a Rosary will be recited at 6:45 p.m. Memorials may be directed to St. Malachy's Catholic Church.
She was born on Aug. 30, 1922, in Lindsay, Neb., the daughter of John and Frances Jasper. She married Morris A. DeBoever on June 10, 1944, at St. Malachy's Catholic Church. She assisted Morris in farming in rural Geneseo for many years. She was a member of St. Malachy's Catholic Church, Altar & Rosary Circle No. 9 of the church, Henry County Farm Bureau and a former member of Women of Moose. She enjoyed canning and gardening.
Survivors include her daughter and spouse, Janet and Kenny Hipskind of East Moline; a son and spouse, John and Deb DeBoever of Geneseo; five grandchildren and spouses, Jennifer and Corey Gradert, Amy DeBoever, Marisa and T.J. Thompson, Janah and David Cunningham and Jeffrey Hipskind and 12 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, four sisters and five brothers.
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text: Growing up as the daughter of a 35-year high school teacher and coach, education was a primary focus in our family. I was fortunate to grow up in a big school district (Elyria) that was opening new schools to serve the growing community. We had many educational opportunities that I took advantage of including band, choir, sports, a variety of clubs, leadership roles; as well as, great teachers and advanced classes. Because of the great opportunities of that school district, I was able to apply to Bowling Green State University and was admitted to a program that no freshman had been allowed into before school even began that fall. That's what great schools can do for our children.


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PIF Priority Bird for Southern Blue Ridge
The Golden-winged Warbler is a small but stunning songbird of the northeastern and
north-central United States and parts of southern Canada. It occurs in the mountains of
North Carolina, and is primarily an inhabitant of early successional habitats. Its
scientific name roughly translates to " a worm eating, golden-winged warbler", which is
only partially correct. This bird appears to be declining in many areas and has
disappeared from previously occupied regions. Partners in Flight is an international
program concerned with furthering migratory bird conservation throughout the
Americas. The WatchList, which is compiled by scientists within Partners in Flight
(a program that includes the National Audubon Society), targets birds with declining
populations and limited ranges. Both citizen and professional scientists keep the list
updated. Golden-winged Warblers are currently on the WatchList, which usually lists
birds that face threats on their breeding and wintering grounds and on their migratory
This small warbler breeds locally throughout the mountains of North Carolina. It is a
neotropical migrant that winters mainly in southern Central America and northern South
America. Neotropical (New World) migratory birds breed during summer in temperate
North America, migrating north each spring from wintering areas, then fly back south to
spend the bulk of the year in Mexico, Central or South America, or the Caribbean.
Although it has increased in abundance and expanded its distribution for at least a
century, this warbler has declined in recent decades in the southern portion of its
breeding range. It appears to thrive initially with the appearance of shrubby, early
succession fields that follow logging, fire, or abandoned farmlands. Local declines then
correlate with advancing succession and reforestation and also with the invasive range
expansion of the Blue-winged Warbler. The Southern Appalachians may contain up to
one-fifth of all Golden-winged Warblers, making it a potentially very important
stronghold for the species.
Regional declines are shown by the Breeding Bird Survey (BBS) for most of the
United States, including North Carolina. However, limited data suggest population and
distribution increases in parts of Canada. It is classified as a species of special concern
by the US Fish and Wildlife Service. More study is badly needed to determine the extent
of limiting factors, as well as the accurate population numbers, trends and distribution in
North Carolina.
Bright patches of yellow on the crown and wings punctuate its elegant soft gray
plumage. The bold chickadee-like patches of black on the throat and face are striking.
Generally the bird is grayish above and whitish below. The black face pattern is brighter
in males, and females have a more grayish throat. Age differences in plumage are slight,
and there is little seasonal color change in plumage. The bill is moderately long for a
warbler, and changes color distinctly during the nonbreeding season.
This warbler has a broad range and variety of plant communities it uses for nesting,
but its
territories have a consistent pattern: patches of herbs, shrubs, and scattered trees, plus a
forested edge. During winter it favors semi-open or less dense forests, forest borders and
gaps. The males arrive on the breeding grounds a few days ahead of the females. After
pairs form, the female usually selects the nest site, which is usually on the ground. The
female does all the nest building and incubation, while both parents feed the young.
Parents may feed the young up to a month after they leave the nest. Up to one-third of
all nests are parasitized by Brown-headed Cowbirds, but almost nothing is known about
the effect of cowbird parasitism on the success of Golden-winged Warbler nests.
Songs are of two main types. The typical "type A" song consists of a high buzzy note
followed by usually three buzzes that are slightly lower in pitch. The quality of the notes
is somewhat similar to the song of the Blue-winged Warbler, but the pattern differs. This
type of song is mainly heard from spring migrants and unmated males on the breeding
areas, but also from paired males following females and during minor territorial disputes.
An alternate "type B" song is given by unmated males on the breeding grounds
sunrise and during intense territorial encounters. This song often becomes the main song
late in the nesting season. Type B songs of Golden-winged Warblers and Blue-winged
Warblers are virtually identical, thus accurate surveys of these species singing alternate
songs need visual confirmation.
Golden-winged and Blue-winged warblers interbreed and produce fertile hybrids.
The more commonly seen hybrid is the "Brewsters Warbler, and is usually the result of
a hybrid pairing between a "pure" Golden-winged Warbler and a "pure" Blue-winged
Warbler. The Brewsters phenotype can also result from a second generation hybrid
pairing between a Golden-winged and a Brewsters. The less common hybrid is the
"Lawrences Warbler, which is the result of second generation backcrosses. DNA testing
still suggests that the Golden and Blue winged Warblers are separate species. Over time
in some areas where the two species have a range overlap, Blue-winged Warblers have
been shown to eventually predominate through the hybridization process.
This warbler gleans leaves and twigs, often concentrating its foraging at dead leaf
clusters. It is an acrobatic forager, often hanging upside-down like a chickadee. It rarely
eats flying insects, and focuses on moths, their larvae and pupae. Most foraging takes
place in the upper half of trees and shrubs in the perimeter of the branches on the
breeding grounds. Interestingly enough, this bird occasionally extracts spittle bug larvae
from their foamy cocoons.
The current stronghold of this species is at higher elevations (usually between 3000
5000 feet) in the Appalachians and in the states and provinces along the eastern United
States/Canada border. The breeding range has been expanding north for decades but at
the same time withdrawing from the south. Most birds winter in southern Central
America and northern South America. They are classic trans-Gulf migrants.
Information on life span and survivorship is lacking.
Because the Golden-winged warbler is a specialist in early successional habitats, its
breeding range should be expected to be dynamic. Little is known of the distribution of
this species BEFORE the large-scale clearings of forests for agriculture in the late 1700s
and 1800s. It is possible this species was much less common in North Carolina prior to
European settlement, and it could also have more recently responded positively to the
clearing of mountain forests in the late 1800s and early 1900s. Many of these areas are
now mature forests, and many of the farms that were abandoned after the depression
have re-vegetated to successional stages beyond those used by Golden-wings. In short,
this warbler has been greatly impacted by humans . Current trends toward reforestation
and urban/suburban expansion may necessitate deliberate management (a recent idea that
needs further research involves powerline right-of-ways) to maintain or create suitable
habitat. Others have suggested removal of cowbirds, control of Blue-winged Warblers,
various burning cycles in forest patches, and even just allowing the Golden-winged
Warbler to cycle through to whatever population levels will predominate if no action is
Peterson Field Guide: Warblers, by Dunn and Garrett, 1997, Houghton Mifflin Co.
Birds in Minnesota, by Janssen, 1987, Univ. of Minnesota Press


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Low-income minority patients with diabetes have low eye-care-usage rates
Plans in motion to restore "Complex Vision" at Callahan Eye Hospital
UAB Callahan Eye Hospital celebrates 50 years
Eye injuries more common in kids in summer, says UAB
The primary investigators are examining whether age- and race-related differences in the biomechanics of the optic nerve head may contribute to this risk.
Driving with the dog not a good idea for seniors
Eating for eye health can be beneficial
Ophthalmology wins Research to Prevent Blindness grant
To date, the organization has awarded grants totaling $3,745,000 to the UAB School of Medicine.
UAB's Kline named an ABO Board Directors
Owsley named Gold Fellow by vision organization
Owsley is one of 33 doctors recognized as 2013 ARVO Fellows.
UAB helps update national eye injury fact sheet
Gerald McGwin, Ph.D., is also associate director of the Department of Ophthalmology's Clinical Research Unit.
Read named associate editor-in-chief for eye journal
Read is an internationally recognized leader in the treatment of uveitis.
UAB study says corneas effective as glaucoma shunt grafts
Kapp named professor emerita in ophthalmology
UAB gets grant funding from the EyeSight Foundation of Alabama
The majority of the new grants will go to UAB.
Vision census paints worrisome picture for eye care in Alabama
An eye care census in Alabama highlights the need for more eye care providers in rural areas and more minority providers.
Girkin joins editorial board for leading ophthalmology journal
Girkin will serve on the editorial board of an international association's journal.
Leave fireworks to the professionals, say UAB eye docs
Grab a blanket and go watch a professional fireworks show this Fourth of July, say UAB ophthalmologists, and skip home fireworks.
Girkin appointed to endowed chair of ophthalmology
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A fan in the gallery yelled "fried chicken!" at Sergio Garcia before he teed off on his first hole of Day 3 of the U.S. Open in reference to the insensitive remark he made about Tiger Woods.
Later, on the par five 15, Sergio hit three balls out-of-bounds to end up with a 10 on the scorecard for the +5 addition to his scorecard.


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South Carolina has one of the worst records for DUI deaths, but it's not always easy to convict drunk drivers in court.
The issue resurfaced recently when Charleston Police Chief Greg Mullen said the difficulty of getting a DUI conviction in South Carolina was one of the reasons an officer charged an apparently intoxicated woman sitting behind the wheel of car outside a downtown hotel with disorderly conduct instead of drunk driving.
Former CARTA Director Christine Wilkinson was charged with disorderly conduct instead of DUI because a video camera wasn't immediately available and the officer didn't see her driving, even though the officer said she smelled of alcohol, was slurring her speech and her eyes were bloodshot, Mullen said.
"Certainly there were witnesses there, but based on our history, knowing the difficulty we have with DUIs, since he didn't have a camera or immediate access to one, and he didn't see her driving, after talking with his supervisor, he felt the best resolution was to go ahead and charge her with the disorderly conduct to resolve the immediate situation," Mullen said.
A DUI arrest is complicated and takes an officer off the street for several hours, not including the time the officer has to spend in court.
State law requires that DUI field tests, arrests and breath tests at the station be videotaped. South Carolina does not allow portable breath testing.
The video recording of a DUI arrest is so crucial to a conviction that a flaw in the recording can get the whole case thrown out of court. That's what happened after then-state Sen. Randy Scott of Summerville was arrested and charged with DUI in 2008. The judge dismissed the case when defense attorneys pointed out a gap in the audio on the recording.
Cases get thrown out all the time after lawyers attack the video, according to Steve Burritt, spokesman for the state chapter of Mothers Against Drunk Driving.
"It's one of the most common issues I hear about," Burritt said. "Compared to every state, we have a much higher burden of video recording."
He cited several recent examples. A case was thrown out when a driver performing a heel-to-toe walk took too many steps and went off the video. Another case was dismissed after the defense argued that the video was too dark to see the driver's eyes.
MADD tried last year to get an amendment passed that would specify that a video recording does not have to be 100 percent perfect to be admissible. The bill to which the amendment was attached didn't pass.
"The expectation that you have to have a perfect recording means too many people are getting off, in a state that is absolutely one of the worst in the nation for drunk driving," Burritt said.
The ranking is based on comparing the number of deaths with miles traveled. In 2012, South Carolina had 0.73 DUI fatalities for every million miles traveled, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. That's more than twice the national average of 0.35.
DUI lawyers use the videotape requirements to their advantage.
"That's one of the first things we look for is defects in the video," Mount Pleasant attorney Edward Phipps said.
He got a case tossed out because the person's legs weren't visible on the video during the heel-to-toe test.
He mentioned a few other cases that are held up as precedents. In 2011, the S.C. Supreme Court dismissed a DUI conviction because the officer's tape in his camera ran out. The case was City of Rock Hill v. Suchenski.
In 2007, the state's high court dismissed a DUI case after Mount Pleasant police said they didn't record the arrest because the car didn't have a video camera. The court said the town should buy more cameras. The case was Town of Mount Pleasant v. Robert.
Phipps is a former Mount Pleasant police officer. He says he's still on the cops' side and is making sure the system is working like it should.
"I do have friends who say, 'You're like Darth Vader. You went to the Dark Side,'" he said. "When I was a police officer, I dotted my I's and crossed my T's. Now I'm making sure officers dot their I's and cross their T's. My blood runs blue. I'm a check and balance."
Ironically, several websites list South Carolina as one of the toughest states when it comes to penalties for a DUI conviction. A first offense can cost you a $400 fine plus court costs, you could get your license suspended for three months, and you will be required to complete a safety program to get your license back.
The state recently passed a law, known as Emma's law, that requires anybody convicted of DUI - even a first offender - with a blood alcohol level greater than 0.15 to install an ignition lock in the car for six months. The driver has to blow in it before the car will start. The car will only start if the device doesn't measure a significant amount of alcohol.
But the way the state's DUI laws are written makes it more difficult in South Carolina than in many other states to convict an intoxicated person sitting in a parked car.
While many states' DUI laws talk about "operating a motor vehicle," S.C. law specifies "driving a motor vehicle." The language would have made it hard to convict Wilkinson of DUI, attorney Tim Kulp said.
"It's easy to make an arrest," he said. "It's harder to get a conviction."
Kulp is a former city prosecutor and FBI agent. He has a great distrust for the machines that measure blood alcohol. He will point out defects in the video and then undermine the jury's confidence in the DataMaster that measures alcohol in the breath.
"It's a crime of a unique grayness," he said of a DUI charge.
An officer can arrest a person for DUI on probable cause, but a jury must be convinced beyond a reasonable doubt to find the person guilty, he points out.
Wilkinson asked the officer who arrested her to let her off the hook because she worked for the city, according to the incident report. But she made that request after the officer already told her she was being charged with disorderly conduct. He made the decision to charge her with disorderly conduct after telling his supervisor he didn't see her driving, according to the report. She resigned after the arrest became public.
Mullen said there is no indication Wilkinson got special treatment.
"I don't think arresting anybody for disorderly conduct and public intoxication and taking them to jail is any preferential treatment in any way, shape or form," Mullen said.
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Harnett County Solid Waste is reponsible for the management and day-to-day operation of the landfills/transfer stations located in the county.
The Transfer Station at the Dunn Erwin Landfill will be closed for 2 weeks from Sept. 9th thru Sept. 25th due to necessary repairs . Please plan on transporting your loads to the Anderson Creek Transfer Station during this time. We will continue to accept residential loads (less than 20 bags) and recyclables, yard waste and construction and demolition debris at the site. Thanks for your cooperation. Please contact Harnett County Solid Waste with any questions at 910-814-6156.
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JERUSALEM, Israel -- Shortly after the State Department recalled Ambassador Robert Ford from Damascus over concerns for his safety, Syria followed suit by summoning its ambassador, Imad Moustapha, for "consultations with Syrian leaders."
Officials from both governments indicated the recalls were not permanent.
State Department spokesman Mark Toner said Ford was recalled because of "credible threats against his personal safety in Syria."
"At this point we can't say when he will return to Syria," Toner said. "It will depend on our assessment of Syrian regime-led incitement and the security situation on the ground."
Ford has criticized the Syrian government over its crackdown against anti-government protesters, which according to the U.N., has killed some 3,000 people.
In July, Ford and the French ambassador visited the city of Hama where violent clashes have taken place between Assad's security forces and the demonstrators.
"And given the extent of the government's brutality, neither the Syrian protest movement nor the international community will believe that this Syrian leadership desires or is capable of the deep genuine and credible reforms that the Syrian people demand," wrote Ford, the Christian Science Monitor reported.
At the Word Economic Forum in Jordan, Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., said the "Assad regime should not consider that it can get away with mass murder."
"Gadhafi made that mistake and it cost him everything," Cain said.
The Obama administration appointed Ford, a career diplomat and Arabic speaker, as ambassador to Syria earlier this year following a five-year hiatus.
Former President George W. Bush recalled the U.S. ambassador to Syria for its perceived role in the 2005 assassination of Lebanese Prime Minister Rafik Hariri.
Clinton: Syria's Assad Has Lost Legitimacy
Syria Brushes Aside U.S. Criticism of Assad
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The Miami Marlins are counting on Giancarlo Stanton to be a big part of their offense this season.
I'd even say he could be their only offense this season.
His spring got off to a rough start when he was plunked in the head during a simulation game by top pitching prospect Jose Fernandez.
X-rays were planned, according to an Associated Press report, but the team said there were no signs of a concussion.
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Q: My cocktiel is eating his poop off the grate. Is he lacking something in his diet?
A: The ingestion of feces is called coprophagy. In some species, such as rabbits, coprophagy is considered a normal activity and actually provides the rabbit with certain nutrients. However, it is considered an abnormal behavior in pet birds. You are correct in thinking that it may occur as a result of a dietary deficiency.
The scant research that has been performed to determine the cause of coprophagy suggests that a cockatiel may be suffering from some sort of biochemical deficiency. In some cases, coprophagy may be attributed to boredom. A cockatiel may end up with a bad habit as a result. This seems to be a problem related to captive cockatiels, as wild cockatiels are rarely exposed to their own droppings (except for nesting birds).
I doubt that cockatiels like the taste of their droppings. Cockatiels have about a tenth of the number of taste buds that humans do, and it is thought that their sense of taste is not that well developed.
A cockatiel that is eating its droppings should undergo a complete physical examination, blood tests and fecal parasite examination. Your avian veterinarian should also take a thorough history and perform an evaluation of your cockatiel's diet to determine if there is an obvious deficiency. There are very few specific tests to determine if a cockatiel is suffering from a dietary deficiency, so evaluation of his history and diet will provide your avian vet with the best information in that regard. Physical examination may also uncover evidence of certain deficiencies, as well.
Internal parasites, such as the one-celled protozoa Giardia, or Hexamita, can cause a cockatiel to lose micronutrients, and worms, including ascarids (roundworms) and capillaria may also steal nutrients from the gastrointestinal tract of cockatiels. These organisms can be more difficult to diagnose in cockatiels due to the speed in which ingesta passes through the tract, so it might take more testing to determine if these organisms are causing a cockatiel to develop nutritional deficiencies.
While it may be impossible to completely prevent a cockatiel from coming into contact with its droppings, it can be minimized. Unless the cockatiel is suffering from intestinal parasites or certain infections – which your vet can determine – it is probably not very dangerous.
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Thursday, August 14, 2014
On Sept. 8, locally owned and operated Fleet Feet Sports Mount Pleasant will host the nationally acclaimed RunSafer workshop in its store, taught by two-time Olympic distance runner Todd Williams. Williams, who is also a black belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, created the program to teach safety techniques and self-defense maneuvers specifically to runners, walkers and athletes.
The one-hour workshop includes a presentation on techniques that can be used during an assault and a hands-on coaching session to practice maneuvers and ways to escape a dangerous situation. The workshop is offered free for participants thanks to title sponsor Asics.
Two workshops will be offered to the public after hours at the Fleet Feet Mount Pleasant store on Sept. 8, the first at 8:45 a.m. and the second at 7:15 p.m.
For more information on the event and to RSVP, visit www.fleetfeetmountpleasant.com/runsafer or call 843-606-2546.
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Scott Ganaja specializes in the design and manufacture of exercise, medical, bicycling, and consumer products. He is experienced in matters involving products liability, intellectual property, and manufacturing.
Mr. Ganaja is a Professional Mechanical Engineer as well as a Professional Manufacturing Engineer based in California. He is named in over 13 patents. Ongoing product development engineering work provides for real-world engineering assessments.
PROgressiv Engineering, Inc. provides engineering support for new product development including mechanical engineering, manufacturing engineering, and prototyping, as well as expert witness services. PROgressiv Engineering was established in 1989.
BackgroundQ: Please list your professional accreditations, degrees, licenses, and certificates granted:
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Licensed Professional Manufacturing Engineer
BS Mechanical Engineering, Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo
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A: American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)
Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME)
Society of Plastics Engineers (SPE)
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A: No.
Q: On how many occasions have you been retained as an expert?
A: At least 130 times.
Q: For what area(s) of expertise have you been retained as an expert?
A: Exercise equipment, bicycles, medical devices, mobility aids, consumer products. Products liability, patents, manufacturing disputes.
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Santana's Big Night
Carlos Santana and Garth Brooks were the big winners at last night's 27th annual American Music Awards in Los Angeles. Santana's comeback CD "Supernatural" was named best pop/rock album (besting the Backstreet Boys and Britney Spears, though Spears was named favorite new pop/rock artist over Kid Rock and Jennifer Lopez). Garth collected three prizes: male country artist, country album for "Double Live" and a special Artist of the Decade accolade. "I'm not sure that people don't need a breather from Garth," he said backstage afterward. Still referring to himself in the third person, Garth said, "You look at your three children, and really, that's your calling." Santana, 52, received a standing ovation after accepting his award. After thanking his family, the guitarist brought his co-producer, Clive Davis, onstage to share the honor. Davis has been in a high-stakes power struggle over his future with the company that owns Arista Records.


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News Archives of May 2014
May 29, 2014University Pediatric and Adolescent Center earns recognition for patient-centered care
National Committee for Quality Assurance offers special designation to center that cares for many local children, including those in foster care and refugees.
May 29, 2014Center for Spiritual Care publishes Open the Eyes of My Heart
Book recounts special moments when volunteers offered 'spiritual compassion' to patients.
May 19, 2014Paul E. Norcross joins Medical Alumni Association/Foundation as executive director
An experienced fundraising executive, Norcross worked with SUNY Albany, Syracuse University and St. Bonaventure.
May 19, 2014At start of National EMS Week, Upstate offers more than 150 area EMS pros info on latest in life-savings techniques.
A new portable ultrasound device and enhance airway management techniques highlight major conference that brings together EMS professionals from across Central New York.
May 19, 2014MD/PHD graduates
After completing 7 years of study, three Upstate Medical University students, from left, Tiffany Caza, Ivayla Geneva and Petya Radoeva, have earned both an MD and a PhD. They were among the more than nearly 550 students to earn degrees at Upstate's Commencement May 18.
May 15, 2014Tree-lined campus
Blossoming trees line the entrance to Upstate University Hospital's Community Campus on a beautiful spring day that feels more like summer. Flags on the Community Campus are at half-staff May 15 in honor of Peace Officer Memorial Day.
May 15, 2014541 to receive degrees at Upstate Medical University Commencement May 18
Upstate will recognize graduates in its colleges of Graduate Studies, Health Professions, Medicine and Nursing in four separate commencement ceremonies.
May 13, 2014Daniella Palermo and Tiffany Telarico Caza receive Chancellor's Awards for Student Excellence
Daniella Palermo and Tiffany Telarico Caza are among 274 State University of New York students honored with the 2014 Chancellor's Award for Student Excellence.
May 13, 2014Foundation for Upstate's Miracle Ride marks 20 years of supporting pediatric services
The Foundation for Upstate's Miracle Ride has raised more than $1 million for pediatric services at Upstate Golisano Children's Hospital. More than 700 riders are expected for this year's event Sunday, May 18.
May 13, 2014Upstate trauma surgeon Fahd Ali, MD, speaks at motorcycle safety event
Upstate University Hospital trauma surgeon Fahd Ali, MD, speaks at motorcyclist safety awareness press conference, urging motorcyclists to wear helmets at all times, as motorcycle crashes are 37 times more lethal than automobile crashes. Onondaga County officials, who also participated in the event, reported that helmet usage for motorcyclists is on the decline. Officials reminded all motorists and motorcyclists to make roadways safer, especially as the summertime driving season is upon us.


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Letters to the editor: Corbett should back Medicaid expansion
Medicaid expansion would mean medical insurance for about 700,000 Pennsylvania residents. State government would be reimbursed 100 percent for three years, down to 90 percent after 10 years, with opt-out at any time. Yet Gov. Tom Corbett refused to endorse the idea during his budget remarks.
Whom would this affect? It would affect the people you see at the bank, grocery store, doctor's office, beauty salon, restaurant, etc. For example, allow me to mention my friend Lori. Lori has worked for 30 years as a beautician and has never had medical insurance. She volunteers every week at a food pantry, for the Red Cross, assisting people during disasters, and she makes dozens of Christmas cookies for her food pantry. Lori and her boss buy lottery tickets, not hoping to afford a new home, car or boat. If they win, they will buy one another medical insurance.
That's the human impact of Medicaid expansion, but what about the economic impact? Refusing the expansion will mean the loss of $40 billion over 10 years and the ripple effect on our economy, as well as the loss of state and local tax revenue.
Furthermore, emergency rooms must treat all who come. This is paid for with the insurance of other patients and tax dollars. Big city hospital systems in Philadelphia and Pittsburgh will be fine, but smaller hospitals in smaller communities in the state will really struggle with continued costs associated with caring for the uninsured.
Gov. Corbett, where is your compassion or sense of decency?
Judith E. Jobes|Alliance for Retired Americans, Erie
Recent letters frustrating
I found many letters to the editor published recently to be absolutely pathetic. The writers generalize in their hatred of our democratically elected president or adamantly profess their need for guns. It does not matter that the Obama administration has never introduced any legislation to take away an individual's right to own a gun.
Letter writers have short-term memories and try to hold on to the idea that America is full of super humans with the God-given right to bully the world. That's why we can't stay out of war and, coincidentally, that's why so many people hate us. Our jails are full of gun-toting criminals who would rather take than learn an employable skill.
Moral people are thoughtful and considerate, not impatient and judgmental. In short, owning a weapon might make you feel better, but it certainly does not make you a better person.
President Barack Obama has been doing an excellent job in caring for the health and welfare of our people, considering the depths of our last recession. If you really think you could do better, then run for the job. Otherwise, try to curb your frustrations before your words get out for all to read.
Ray Jones|Erie
Covering faith issues important
I wanted to thank the Erie Times-News for the article on the Bread for the World workshop ("Bread for the World to hold workshop," Erie Times-News, Feb. 23).
Coverage of religious and faith issues is critically important. At the workshop we learned about Bread for the World, a faith-based Christian anti-hunger advocacy movement, and what actions we as individuals, churches or faith-based organizations can take to address hunger issues.
Six new churches will now participate in advocacy campaigns called "Offerings of Letters." If anyone wants more information, contact Larry Hollar, regional organizer at email@example.com. Please keep the news coming on faith-based events!
Karen Haas|Erie
Corbett opposed
I think it is important now to make absolutely sure that Gov. Tom Corbett becomes unemployed in the next election. In his desire to return political favors, he has clearly lost sight of the best interests of the average Pennsylvanian.
In fact, at the very time when job availability is at an all-time low, he looks for ways to put more of our citizens out of work in his efforts to privatize the lottery and liquor system.
Apparently, Corbett has very little of real value or substance to offer the people of Pennsylvania at a time when we could really use someone on our side. For some reason, those in the Republican Party seem to believe the only responsibility they have is to help those who got them where they are, and can best afford to help them the next time.
W. Tyson|Union City
Let's not destroy liquor system
I guess Gov. Tom Corbett and his followers do not care about all the veterans losing their jobs. It is pretty well-known that the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board has always given our veterans preferential choice in hiring new employees.
It's not just the veteran who loses, but also his or her family. They will also lose their benefits for themselves and their families.
The PLCB employs more than 5,000 Pennsylvanians, so the loss is much greater than 5,000 individuals; it is 5,000 families that lose their income and health benefits.
The jobs created because wine, spirits and beer are sold on every other corner and at Walmart will be low-paying with little or no benefits. That doesn't pay the mortgage.
The PLCB makes millions of dollars for us, the taxpayers of Pennsylvania. Let's not destroy what is not failing.
Marian Mitcham|Townville


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Sospeso Trasparente technique step by step
It's very easy to work with Sospeso Trasparente materials. There are several steps in which you can create a stunning decorated object.
Step 1. Take the napkin or decoupage paper and cut the image.
Step 2. If you took a napkin, separate white layers within a napkin. If you took a decoupage paper, put it in water for a while.
Step 3. Take a special film for modeling. This film was specially designed for volume decoupage; it is non-toxic while heating and is well-deformable. Glue a napkin/decoupage paper on a film. While working with the decoupage paper choose more strong glue, for the paper is rather thick.
Step 4. Brush a glued napkin/decoupage paper once again from the top.
Step 5. After the composition gets dry (you can use a hairdryer as well), cut it along the contour.
Step 6. Heat the composition using a candle. While heating the film becomes more flexible and starts to distort. At this moment you should model your composition. You can start modeling with your hands – bend, stretch, etc. Be careful, for the film is hot and it quickly cools down. Thus you make your composition look more natural.
Step 7. Using embossing burins proceed to more delicate modelling. The film should be heated on a candle.
Step 8. Add decorative elements, such as stamens, pistils, etc.
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Kids Flashcards - French
By Innovative Language Learning, LLC
Open iTunes to buy and download apps.
Kids Flashcards is the perfect learning tool for your toddler. Packed with colorful images, animated menus, and learning examples, Kids Flashcards will keep your child's attention as they absorb the French language and alphabet.
Colorful Pictures
Each vivid flashcard contains a letter in the French alphabet as well as a detailed photograph of something beginning with that letter.
Educational Audio
Pressing the letter will cause it to blink and a native language speaker will pronounce the name of the letter in French. Touching anywhere else on the screen will give the name of what is on the picture.
Unlike more expensive printed cards, Kids Flashcards contain audio, interactivity, and you will never worry about tearing them or spilling them on the ground.
* large button size for young fingers
* every letter of the French alphabet
* animated menus
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* simple interface
Kids Flashcards - French is a great way to put your child on the learning fast-track with easier, simpler, and more fun learning!
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- Category: Education
- Released: Mar 02, 2010
- Version: 1.0.1
- Size: 12.9 MB
- Language: English
- Seller: Innovative Language Learning, LLC
- © 2010 Innovative Language Learning, LLC
Compatibility: Requires iOS 2.2.1 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.


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Interesting base concept, but I'll reserve my vote until it has a little more body.
Using random "splashes" to make an image has already been done many times. Perhaps you could blend some subtle background pattern in there that makes the dragon harder to discern immediately?
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Assassin's Creed 3: Liberation Download for PS VitaOn: PS Vita, Xbox 360, PS3, PC
Liberation takes place in New Orleans and features female assassin Aveline. The action unfolds between 1765 and 1780 following the end of the French war.
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Accessories for GB-MS2
List $410.00 Color: Black
The GB-MS2 is a tilting mount with integrated storage for flat-panels up to 160 lb. A cross strap allows for mounting anywhere along the length of the mount, including the center. Built-in lateral shift provides flexible flat-panel placement. The integrated equipment storage GearBox™ holds equipment and cabling discreetly behind the flat-panel. The GB-MS2 was named "Best General A/V Product" by the 2011 Rental & Staging Systems and InfoComm Product Awards.
|Shipping Weight
|40.00 lb.| 18.2 kg
|Weight Capacity per Mount
|160 lb.| 72.7 kg
|Number of Mounts
|Total Weight Capacity
|160 lb.| 72.7 kg
|28.00 in.| 711 mm
|20.00 in.| 508 mm
|4.87 in.| 124 mm
|Mounting Pattern Type
|Mounting Pattern
|200 x 200 (Min) - 800 x 505 (Max) mm
|Typical Display Sizes
|37.00 in. & up
Display weight & VESA pattern are the most important factors for determining mount compatability
|+12.00° / -12.00°
|Bid Specification Document 0.01 MB pdf
|CAD file 5.07 MB dxf
|Dimensional Drawing 0.3 MB pdf
|High Resoluton Image 0.32 MB jpg
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Can I purchase the PC box separately and hang on an existing mount?
No. While the wall plate and brackets appear similar to an existing CTM-MS2, the GB-MS2 wall plate design is different and the mounting brackets are deeper to accommodate the PC box.
What if my mounting points are right where the box is?
The included cross strap allows for mounting anywhere along the length of the mount, including the center.


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Afternoon Tea (25 sachets)
A deliciously light blend of teas from Kenya and Ceylon that cries out for cucumber sandwiches and a slice of cake. A trusty thirst-quencher when served hot, our special blend also makes the perfect iced tea.
Retail Price: S$ 18.00
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Travis Zajac and Jacob Josefson both took part in the morning skate today as the Devils prepared for their home opener against the Philadelphia Flyers at the Prudential Center.
Zajac and Josefson both sat out yesterday's practice.
The 2011-12 Eastern Conference championship banner was hanging at one end of the arena.
Special assignment scout Jacques Lemaire was in attendance for the morning skate. Lemaire led the Devils to the Stanley Cup in 1995, the last time the NHL played a lockout-shortened 48-game schedule.
Those who participated:
Dainius Zubrus Travis Zajac-Ilya Kovalchuk
Mattias Tedenby-Patrik Elias-David Clarkson
Ryan Carter-Stephen Gionta-Steve Bernier
Stefan Matteau-Jacob Josefson-Cam Janssen
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|Hand and Footprint Easter Bunny Kid's Craft
It's that time of year again- bunnies, baby chicks and Jelly Beans! Make an Easter Bunny out of your child's hand and footprints to keep year after year!
Classified: Easy enough for babies (with help) all the way to 7 years old!
What you need:
- White and pink paint
- Colored construction paper
- Paintbrush
- Black marker
What to do:
1. Paint your child's hand with white paint (or have them do this him or herself) and stamp it to the center of a piece of pastel-colored paper (palm facing down). Do the same for their feet and have them print them upside down to either side of his or her hand to form ears. Allow to dry.
|The painted hand and feet
Additional Ideas
Make as Easter cards
Frame and keep (or give) as a keepsake decoration
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Household Guide to Protecting Clean Water
Household Guide to Protecting Clean Water
Household Guide to Protecting Clean Water
by Philip Dickey
In 1999, the federal government listed native Puget Sound Chinook salmon and bull trout as threatened. In 2005 they listed the Orca whale as endangered. The salmon and orcas are indicators that something is seriously wrong in our environment. The reasons are complex, but population growth and chemical pollution have led to loss of habitat and declining water quality. The solution will require changes on the part of everyone: business, government, and individuals.
Water Quality
Water quality means the purity of water, both our drinking water, which comes from groundwater or from Cascade Mountain runoff, and the water in our streams, lakes, and Puget Sound. Water contaminants include visible pollutants such as silt that make the water cloudy or algae that can color it green or red. Chemical pollutants such as pesticides can become attached to silt particles. Water contaminants also include those that are invisible, such as bacteria and chemical pollution.
Chemical pollution of water is especially difficult to prevent because it comes from so many sources. For every large, localized source such as a factory, there are thousands of homes and small businesses, whose pollution adds up to a big problem. Chemical pollution from homes includes automotive products like motor oil and antifreeze, pesticides such as insecticides and weed killers, fertilizers, and cleaning products used outdoors on automobiles or decks.
We All Live on the Waterfront
Before we built cities, the land absorbed most rainfall: only about 15% would run off into streams. In a city, more like 55-70% of rainfall runs off of paved surfaces and compacted soil. This stormwater flow carries with it oil, pesticides, fertilizers, and other chemicals into the nearest stream, lake, or the Sound. The large number of households within a watershed multiplies each person's pollution. Even if you live far from a lake or stream, chances are you are close to a storm drain or drainage ditch. Act as if you live on a lakefront or have a stream running through your property … because, in effect, you do.
It's always important to read and follow label directions, but sometimes just using products carefully can't prevent pollution. In California, researchers found that even when used exactly as directed and in smaller amounts than the maximum allowed, the insecticide diazinon still caused runoff that was toxic to aquatic life. When diazinon was banned by EPA, levels of replacment chemicals rose and now threaten aquatic life. This example shows why choosing a less-toxic or non-chemical alternative is important.
Indoor chemical products that go down the drain can also impact water quality if they are not compatible with sewage treatment. Sewage treatment plants and septic systems are designed to break down or remove detergents, human sewage, and food waste but not oils, solvents, fuels, pesticides, or other hazardous chemicals. Some of these chemicals pass through treatment systems without breaking down. They can even damage septic systems or treatment plants and should not be disposed of down the drain.
Recent tests of small streams in the Puget Sound Basin found 23 different pesticides in the water, some at levels that could harm fish and other aquatic species. One stream contained 18 pesticides. Many of these chemicals are ones that consumers use in the largest amounts, especially those used on their lawns. Several weed killers also turned up in every stream tested. Scientists point out that the chemicals are likely to be more toxic in combination than they would be alone.
Pesticide use on lawns for crane flies and for weeds probably contribute a major share of pesticide pollution because lawns cover the largest area in most landscapes.
Pesticides are not needed to maintain a home lawn. The steps in the sidebar (at right) will help ensure that your lawn is healthy without chemicals that can pollute water. For more information, see our fact sheets on lawn care and weed management.
Fertilizers are useful sources of plant nutrients, but they are not good for lakes, streams, or drinking water. Nitrates from fertilizers that leach into groundwater can poison people, especially babies, who drink the water. Phosphates that run off into lakes overfeed algae and other plants, blocking light and depleting oxygen from the water as they break down.
Use slow-release fertilizers and never use more than is recommended on the product label. If you apply more fertilizer than your plants can use, the excess can cause water pollution. Many plants, including native species, may not need fertilizer at all. Get a soil test to find out if your soil is lacking important nutrients.
Some fertilizers contain only water-soluble nutrients that plants can use directly. Others have more insoluble nutrients that are less likely to pollute water because they remain in place until they are transformed into soluble form by soil bacteria. Since this process occurs gradually, the plants can use all the nutrients as they become available, leaving less to pollute streams. Choose fertilizers with labels that show nutrients are in slow-release or insoluble form.
If you leave the grass clippings on the lawn, they can supply up to one-third of the nitrogen your lawn will need … for free! Modern mulching lawnmowers chop the clippings finely and blow them down onto the soil, where they won't stick to your shoes and end up in the house. Older mowers or push mowers are less efficient but still work, especially if you mow often so that the clippings are small.
For more information on fertilizers, see our companion fact sheet.
Cleaning Products
Cleaning products used outdoors threaten water quality because, unlike indoor cleaning products, they aren't subject to wastewater treatment. If suds from washing your car are allowed to run into the street or a storm drain, they will end up in the nearest lake or stream. All soaps and detergents are toxic to fish. If you are doing any cleaning outdoors, the most important thing is to keep your cleaning products out of the water. Choose "biodegradable" and "least-toxic" cleaners, of course, but how you use them is even more important. For more information on selecting safer cleaning products, please refer to our companion fact sheet on that topic.
If You Live on the Water
If you live on your boat (even part of the time) or on a houseboat, you should be especially careful not to pollute the water under you. Your unique home and lifestyle pose extra challenges.
You may not have a yard, but many houseboat dwellers have container gardens. These pots and planters are open underneath, and some of whatever you put in comes out the bottom. Don't use any pesticides, period. If you use fertilizer, be sure that there is a saucer under the pot to catch excess water and nutrients. Let it evaporate or dispose of this water on shore or in a toilet connected to a sewer.
For dishwashing or other cleaning inside the boat, use the same products as you would on land if the wastewater goes to the sewer or is captured for pumpout. Biodegradable and least-toxic cleaners are best, but the main thing is not to let any cleaning products go overboard. Don't let label claims of product safety fool you into being careless. If excessive soap suds can be seen around your boat, you can be cited for a pollution violation.
Outside, use plain water to clean whenever possible. When soap or detergent is needed, use an absorbent sponge, rag, or mop rather than a brush to capture suds. Keep your scrubbing tool as dry as you can to prevent cleaning solutions from running off. A good way is to lightly spray the sponge or the surface first, scrub carefully, then wipe the excess and squeeze it into a pail of clean water. When finished, pour this water down the toilet or sink (houseboat) or carry it ashore to the restrooms.
Products used for home and boat maintenance can be especially toxic to fish. Ask at your marina or boat-supply store for alternative solvents and lubricants based on soy, citrus oils, or seed oils, such as canola. Bio-diesel is a new kind of diesel fuel based on vegetable or seed oil, with lower toxicity, less flammability, and lower air emissions than petroleum-based diesel fuel.
Nothing should go overboard. Fortunately that doesn't mean you have to haul out every time you need to work on the boat. Here are a few tips from the Puget Soundkeeper Alliance:
v Limit slip-side maintenance to projects involving less than one quarter of the boat's above-water surface.
v Have oil absorbent pads, diapers, or rags on hand in case of a spill.
v Suspend a tarp between the boat and the pier to catch any paint spills or sanding debris.
v Mix paints on shore or over a tarp large enough to catch the largest spill possible.
v Work with small cans of paint or varnish. Never have more than one gallon open at a time.
v Turn the boat around to paint the far side.
Fueling Tips (Courtesy of the National Clean Boating Campaign)
v Know your fuel tank size prior to filling.
v Keep your hand on the nozzle at all times and don't "top off."
v Check your engine, fuel filters, and fuel tanks for leaks. Keep the engine in top repair and make sure bolts are tight.
v Place absorbent pads and pillows in the bilge and under fuel tanks. Place a pan under the engine to catch fluid leaks before they are allowed to enter the bilge.
v Dispose of used oil absorption pads by wrapping in newspaper, double wrappng in plastic, then placing in a garbage container on shore.
v In case of a spill, STOP THE SOURCE, CONTAIN THE SPILL, then call the National Response Center Hotline: 800-OILS-911.
Wood Preservatives
Many houseboats have wooden decks. Most pressure-treated wood contains copper, which is highly toxic to aquatic life and leaches from treated wood when it rains or if the wood is in contact with water. Wood that contains copper includes the popular CCA (chromated copper arsenate), as well as "alternative" arsenic-free wood such as ACQ (alkaline copper quaternary). CCA is being phased out for home use, but most existing treated wood structures are made of this material. If you already have treated wood, you can reduce the leaching of toxic chemicals by keeping wood coated with a paint or sealer. For new projects, consider using naturally rot-resistant woods such as sustainably harvested cedar and redwood for decking, planting containers, deck furniture, or other outdoor items not in continuous water contact. Products made from recycled plastic are also good choices, and plastic is now being used to make pilings as well as decking materials, furniture, and other items. If treated wood is needed, never cut it directly on the deck or let sawdust fall overboard. Use a tarp to capture all sawdust and dispose of in accordance with local laws.
Untreated wood is sometimes coated with wood preservatives after installation. Paint, stain, or a clear sealer may be an acceptable and less-toxic substitute for some applications. Whatever surface treatment is chosen, assume it is toxic to fish and follow the painting suggestions listed on the previous page.
For more information about wood preservatives,see our fact sheet on paints and wood preservatives.
For More Information
For answers to questions not covered in this chapter, contact the office (800-844-SAFE) or visit our Internet website at www.watoxics.org. Phone for a publications list or view it on the Internet.
For more information on boating and water quality, contact the Puget Soundkeeper Alliance (206-297-7002) for a copy of their booket Sound Information: A Boater's Guide or other materials.
Reducing Pesticide Use
v Rethink your lawn. Replace lawn in shady and sloped areas with more appropriate plantings.
v Mow high and often. Set mowing height up to about 2" for most lawns. Be sure blade is sharp and set to remove only 1/3 of grass length.
v Leave the clippings.
v Choose slow-release fertilizers.
v Water deeply but infrequently. Overwatering promotes lawn disease, leaches nutrients from the soil, and wastes water. Aerate and dethatch the lawn if water isn't penetrating easily.
v Accept a few "weeds" in your lawn. Remove the weeds by digging when the soil is moist. Don't let weeds go to seed.
v If necessary, spot spray weeds rather than treating the entire lawn. Avoid weed and feed products.
v Never treat for crane flies without first determining population levels. Healthy lawns can usually outgrow damage from 50 crane flies per square foot (500,000 in a 10,000 sq. ft. lawn!). Avoid applying insecticides in fall, when they are ineffective or unnecessary. See our fact sheet on crane flies for more information.
Tips for Car Washing
v Take your car to a commercial car wash. They collect or recycle their water and keep it from entering the environment.
v Wash your car over a permeable surface, such as grass or gravel. Don't wash it in the street or paved driveway.
v Use less soap. You don't need a four-inch head of suds in the bucket.
v After washing your car, pour the leftover bucket of dirty water on the grass or take it inside and flush it down the toilet.
Tips for Cleaning Decks
v For removing moss, use a moss-killing soap like the one made by Safer.™ A moss-killing soap is especially formulated to kill and remove moss, but it also cleans at the same time, so you won't need a separate cleaner. Use a scraper or wire brush to remove as much moss buildup as possible before using the chemical.
v Channel any runoff water onto grass, gravel, or other permeable surfaces. Soaps are toxic to fish but break down quickly in the environment. Don't let soap or rinsewater run into a storm drain.
Product Disposal
1. Never let any product run into a storm drain.
2. Never pour solvent-based products down the drain. These include fuels, lubricating oils, oil-based paints or thinners, antifreeze, furniture or metal polishes.
3. Never dispose of pesticides in the trash or down the drain. Unwanted pesticides should be taken to a household hazardous waste disposal site.
Hazardous waste collection programs serve every county in Washington. They will usually accept paints, motor oil and antifreeze, corrosive cleaning products, pesticides, and other hazardous materials. If you're unsure about an item, call first to make certain it will be accepted. Telephone numbers for collection programs in the Puget Sound area are:
Island 360-679-7386
Jefferson 360-379-6911
King 206-296-4692
Pierce 800-287-6429
San Juan 360-378-3421
Skagit 360-336-9400
Snohomish 425-388-3425
Thurston 360-754-4348
Whatcom 360-380-4640
Statewide, in Washington, you can also call 800-RECYCLE for more information about programs in other counties.
The Washington Toxics Coalition assumes no responsibility for any injury or damage resulting from the use or effect of any product or information specified in this publication. Mention of particular products by name does not constitute an official endorsement.


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By Brian M. Hughes
As our lawmakers in Washington continue to wrangle over what combination of tax increases and budget cuts would solve the looming fiscal crisis facing America, here in Mercer County, we are keeping a close watch on the effect this economic superstorm could have on our residents.
We know the expiring tax cuts will hit every worker, and the reduced federal expenditures will ripple across the economy, but Mercer County residents who depend on an array of important programs and services might be surprised to learn that the battle in Congress is a battle at home.
In 2011, Mercer County received $22.5 million in federal grants to cover services that touch the lives of every citizen of the county.
In addition to federal grants, many other grants come to the county from the state, which passes these dollars down from Washington. Everyone will feel the impact, from senior citizens enjoying a meal at their neighborhood senior center to parents of children with mental health needs who cannot afford private care to young adults who need financial aid for college. This fiscal crisis will not discriminate.
Also at risk for cuts could be the subsidized bus service from urban centers to the remote warehouse job or the number of job training opportunities provided at the County One-Stop Career Center. The crisis could diminish funding for improvements to Trenton-Mercer Airport, limit our ability to repair roads and bridges and prevent us from delivering meals to the homebound.
Furthermore, public servants who provide those services could be at risk of losing their jobs if the source of their wages is grant dollars.
Cuts in federal and state funding could push the financial burden of funding essential services onto the backs of county property taxpayers.
If these federal cutbacks occur, the county will be placed in the position of balancing the need to provide services that affect the quality of life for all our residents against our desire to minimize the local tax burden.
Federal cuts to local programs would affect not only hundreds of Mercer County citizens, but tens of thousands. We are at the tipping point. We urge our decision makers in Washington to tug together on the reins and keep us from going over the cliff. The citizens of Mercer County deserve no less.
Brian M. Hughes is Mercer County executive.


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Triple stage winner Andrea Guardini (Farnese Vini – Selle Italia) pre-empted today's 190km stage, with its three categorized climbs, by delivering an earlier statement that he would be riding "tranquillo" until the parcours flattened again. He didn't mention anything about his teammates.
On paper, today's 169.4km fourth stage from Batu Pahat to Muar could have been easily underestimated as another springboard for a bunch sprint. In fact the general sentiment was exactly that. There was probably no point in getting excited if a break went up the road; it would only be reeled in. All so predictable.
Distance aside, today's 187.6km stage could easily be reported as a carbon copy of yesterday; oppressive heat and humidity, early attacks by Asian Continental teams, a small breakaway forming and staying away all day only to be enveloped by the peloton with a few kilometres remaining.
Today's start point was a 68km transfer from the team's hotel and riders were expected to assemble there by 9am; that's roughly when breakfast commences at European stage races. Welcome to pro cycling in Asia.
With only one major climb featured over the ten days of racing in Malaysia, today's individual time trial was all about positioning; both chronologically and psychologically. A well-conditioned rouleur could potentially snare a time gap that would secure the leader's jersey for good.
It's the day prior to Stage One of the Tour de Langkawi and the media is captivated by the teams presentation – literally, we're captivated. We've been driven half an hour from our hotel, dropped at the roadside and will remain here until the sponsors get their worth of coverage. Fortunately, I couldn't be happier.
Having recently concluded hosting of the 2012 Asian Cycling Championships, Malaysia is poised to deliver its 17th Tour de Langkawi. The 2012 edition of this 2.HC Asia Tour stage race brings back the Individual Time Trial for the first time since 2006 and features the "people's favourite" Genting Highlands climb.
Last week, 26 of Asia's 40 National Cycling Federations gathered in Putrajaya, Malaysia to compete across track and road cycling disciplines at the 2012 Asian Cycling Championships. Today, the Elite Men's road race, closed the 11 day program.
Amidst the fuss over the UCI's seemingly monopolistic pursuit of WorldTour event ownership in China, via UCI subsidiary Global Cycling Promotion (GCP), hardly a word has been spoken about near-neighbour India. However, there have been some interesting developments behind the scenes of the 'Tour de India', scheduled for March 2012.
While cycling fans have been (understandably) absorbed by the 2012 professional road cycling season – with recent racing in France, Qatar, Italy and Oman – the 32nd Asian Cycling Championships & 19th Junior Asian Cycling Championships have been taking place in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.


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We were warned. "It's hell in there," said Sandra Iwanowski on the ticket counter to Germany's first comprehensive Hitler exhibition since the war. "I can't remember such a crowd." Hundreds of Germans and a sprinkling of tourists thronged into what is set to be Berlin's most popular historical exhibition since German unity.
However, after entering the basement of the German Historical Museum and passing a blown-up black and white photograph of Hitler's skull, there was silence.
The visitors peered intensely at the exhibits — model soldiers carrying swastika flags, a pair of stormtrooper's jackboots, a red Nazi banner announcing "Germany Awake!"