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|Commissioner Edmonson expressed appreciation to the County Commission for entrusting her with leadership of the County's Haiti relief effort. She also expressed appreciation to the County's Mayor and municipal leaders, Assistant County Manager Alina Hudak, Miami-Dade Fire Rescue Department (MDFR) Chief Herminio Lorenzo, and Department of Emergency Management (DEM) Director Curt Sommerhoff for their support and daily updates on the relief effort. Commissioner Edmonson noted that she and Vice Chairman Diaz spent 24 hours in Haiti, where they were guided by the MDFR. She pointed out that a DEM medical team was currently in Haiti. She noted that food, water, medical supplies, and tents to shelter the homeless were priority needs; face masks and gloves were also needed; and cash would not be rejected. Commissioner Edmonson pointed out that action was needed immediately, and noted that she would introduce two resolutions to address the disaster in Haiti. Commissioner Edmonson asked County residents and her colleagues to support the Haiti relief effort. She noted she submitted a list of relief tasks that commissioners had agreed to execute, and would be distributing an updated list. Commissioner Edmonson asked her fellow commissioners to submit in writing any tasks she may have excluded from the list, and any help they would like to offer. Commissioner Edmonson also asked them to inform her if they wanted to opt out of tasks which they had been assigned, so that she could remove these assignments from the list. Chairman Moss noted that Commissioner Edmonson was controlling the current portion of today's (1/21) meeting. Vice Chairman Diaz noted that the people of Haiti wanted help and work, and that in their need for electricity, they were connecting generators, which was very dangerous. Vice Chairman Diaz expressed appreciation to the U.S. Military, particularly Captain Grant of the U.S. Coast Guard, for its role in the relief effort, noting that Chairman Moss assigned him as the Commission's liaison with the military. He also expressed appreciation to MDFR's Chief Lorenzo and every member of MDFR's Urban Search and Rescue team for their excellent efforts. Chief Lorenzo expressed appreciation to everyone present today (1/21) for their commendations. He also expressed appreciation to members of the Commission for their work. Chief Lorenzo spoke about the need to find ways into Haiti besides through its airport, which was in disrepair. He urged the County to not abandon relief efforts. Vice Chairman Diaz noted he was working with the military to determine whether supplies could be sent to Haiti and if members of the Commission could visit the country in one to two weeks. He asked his colleagues to contact him if they wanted to visit. Commissioner Edmonson advised that visiting Haiti would involve hard work. She added that South Florida's FEMA Urban Search and Rescue team was working hard in Haiti. Mr. Sommerhoff noted that DEM's Emergency Operations Center (EOC) remained activated from 8 am to 5 pm to coordinate and support the County's Haiti donation and relief efforts; was preparing contingency plans for mass migration or controlled evacuation of vulnerable populations that might be precipitated by the earthquake; and was providing 24 hour support of the Federal government's repatriation efforts at the Homestead Air Force Reserve Base (HAFRB). Mr. Sommerhoff advised of the amount of goods donated to the County. He outlined the County's efforts in partnership with Food for the Poor, and municipalities' efforts to distribute goods in Haiti. Mr. Sommerhoff noted that a list of needed items could be accessed by visiting the County's website, calling 311, or contacting any of the 22 municipalities which had joined the County to provide relief. Mr. Sommerhoff outlined efforts in the areas of fundraising, public information, employee support effort, and lifting tariffs on emergency transport to Haiti. He outlined the County's efforts in collaboration with the Florida Department of Children and Families, to support the Federal repatriation mission at HAFRB, Miami International Airport (MIA), and Opa-locka Executive Airport. Mr. Sommerhoff also noted that the County was working with local partners to document costs to be reimbursed in the future by State and Federal partners. He further noted that to date, over 2,900 repatriated American citizens from Haiti were processed through HAFRB, over 700 through Homestead International Airport and over 12 through the Opa-locka Executive Airport. In response to Commissioner Edmonson's request for an update, Assistant County Manager Alina Hudak noted that all efforts reported by Mr. Sommerhoff today (1/21) were represented in the Earthquake Recovery Action Plan, and Item 14B1, the Earthquake Recovery Action Plan report, provided logistical information supporting the Action Plan. Mr. D.J. Fabien introduced himself as the Black Affairs Advisory Board (BAAB) Chairman, and Executive Director of the Haitian American Emergency Relief Committee. Mr. Fabien provided a PowerPoint presentation on the BAAB's being charged to support emergency relief distribution to Haiti. He also noted that Haiti relief agents were experiencing problems moving relief supplies on the ground. Mr. Fabien further noted that a company offered to donate 40,000 pounds of food if he agreed to distribute it in Haiti, and that the American Airlines' Director agreed to unload his plane and help with the distribution. He indicated he would deliver supplies to Haiti as soon as he received a call to do so, and asked for the Commission's support. Commissioner Edmonson noted her office would work closely with Mr. Fabien, and expressed appreciation for his efforts. In response to Commissioner Souto's comment that some pilots offered him their free flying services to transport two cargo airplanes from the Dominican Republic to smaller airports in Haiti, Commissioner Edmonson asked that this information be submitted to her. Commissioners Heyman and Sorenson expressed appreciation to Commissioner Edmonson for her leadership in the Haiti relief endeavor. Commissioner Rolle noted he was sponsoring a water drive in collaboration with Northern Communication at Oak Road Park at N.E. 6th Avenue and 159th Street on Saturday, January 23, 2010 in aid of relief for Haiti. He added that he was planning to travel to Haiti after the water drive took place. Commissioner Jordan expressed appreciation to Commissioner Edmonson for delegating her the responsibility of coordinating with the County's black churches. She noted that due to scheduling conflicts, she was in the process of rescheduling dates on which to meet with these organizations. She also noted two cottages would be added to a facility that would house children arriving in the County from orphanages in Haiti. Commissioner Sosa commended Commissioner Edmonson and Vice Chairman Diaz on their efforts in Haiti. She noted that Miami-Dade Public Schools Superintendent Alberto Carvalho offered the former Baptist Hospital site in the City of Homestead, and noted the University of Miami and Florida International University were the leading medical responders. She further noted that municipalities were working with the State, and she identified County municipalities working with the County to keep police, fire, and library facilities open. She added that Mr. Juan Cento, President of FedEx Corporation's Latin American and Caribbean Division, was ready to assist. Vice Chairman Diaz expressed appreciation to residents of the Magic City for their efforts. He asked the County Manager to work with Mayor Carlos Alvarez and Mr. Miguel Alvarez, a local business owner in Commission District 6, to publicize a concert scheduled for January 24, 2010 between 4 p.m. and 12 a.m. to provide relief to Haiti. The Vice Chairman invited his colleagues to join him in this effort. Chairman Moss expressed appreciation to his colleagues, the Mayor, the County Manager, and the Administration for working together. Chairman Moss noted a martial plan was needed to help the world rebuild Haiti, and he previously sponsored a resolution urging the Federal government to help Haiti with such a plan. He expressed deep concern that medical teams in Haiti were not receiving sufficient medical resources, and expressed a desire for the County and other entities, to improve this situation. Commissioner Edmonson noted she would expand the list of relief task assignments. She also noted she would work with Mr. Andre Pierre, City of North Miami Mayor; Mr. Tomas P. Regalado, City of Miami Mayor; Mr. Julio Robaina, City of Hialeah Mayor; and Mayors of other municipalities regarding the Haiti relief effort.
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) — Growing up in Kenton, Ohio, Maty Mauk didn't know much about Missouri. But he got an offer to play quarterback for the Tigers, and decided to visit them during the Fourth of July weekend in 2011. Five hundred miles later, he knew where he wanted to attend college. "When I came […]
COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) — Growing up in Kenton, Ohio, Maty Mauk didn't know much about Missouri. But he got an offer to play quarterback for the Tigers, and decided to visit them during the Fourth of July weekend in 2011.
Five hundred miles later, he knew where he wanted to attend college.
"When I came on that first visit, it was a lot different than the other ones," Mauk said Monday. "Here I knew it was about my best chance to grow as a man, a football player and to get me ready to play at this level, the next level, whatever it may be."
Three years later, the 6-feet, 195-pound sophomore is set to become No. 24 Missouri's full-time starter against South Dakota State on Saturday. He won't be taking snaps without experience, though. Mauk finished 3-1 as a starter in place of an injured James Franklin a year ago, a key development in the team's SEC East-winning season.
Mauk actually played in 13 of 14 games, completing 51 percent of his passes for 1,071 yards and 11 touchdowns. Two inches shorter and 35 pounds lighter than Franklin, who was released Monday by the Detroit Lions, Mauk used his speed to elude defenders in the backfield and then find open receivers.
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It makes no sense whatsoever for Penn State to give Tom Bradley its head coaching job. The idea of turning the program over to a man who spent the last 31 years as an assistant coach there is inconceivable. Everybody at the university is professing a commitment to a new-look Penn State, but there's no new look if Bradley's in charge. Fair or not, Bradley figures to be collateral damage in the Jerry Sandusky scandal.
And that's a shame, because the one guy Penn State would have the hardest time selling on a national scale as its next football coach might very well be the most qualified and best candidate for the job.
It must be said, of course, that Bradley's plight is minor when the big scheme of things includes an alleged serial child rapist who apparently peddled his influence with the university and a high-profile charity to lure young boys. But assuming Bradley was not part of the cover-up, and there's no indication to date that he was, it's entirely within your rights to feel a little sorry for him.
As the interim head coach, Bradley has the unenviable job of attempting to persuade committed recruits to stick with the program and play for Penn State. (He's also dealing with a brawling quarterback and wide receiver who have an itch to become the Oakland Raiders of the mid-1970s, but that's beside the point.) Three recruits already have jumped, and one huge prospect -- Noah Spence of Harrisburg -- announced his commitment to Ohio State on Monday. There were indications Spence would have committed to Penn State under different circumstances, and others who have committed to Penn State are taking a look around.
The big question: Why has Penn State taken more than 40 days to name a head coach? First, there is the obvious. According to an agent who represents a number of major college coaches, there may be a good reason for it. "The Penn State job is a toxic situation -- everybody is steering clear of it," the agent told the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette on Monday. And conversations with a few Pennsylvania high school coaches reveal another possible reason: Bradley has asked the new administration to hold off on announcing a head coach -- whether it's him or not -- until after the Nittany Lions' Jan. 2 bowl game. It's a plea for a small slice of calm; the team can concentrate on getting ready for the University of Houston without next season's head coach looming. At best it's a risky move, especially at a time when the future of the program hangs in the balance; at worst it's self-destructive.
You could easily make the argument, and I would agree, that this year's recruiting class shouldn't be of any importance to Penn State. The university's first priority should be figuring out how so many people in power could apparently manage to be ignorant and/or negligent about the Sandusky allegations for more than a decade.
But the school's questionable decision to play in a bowl game under the current climate indicates it is committed to the importance of the football program. If you really wanted to dedicate yourself to the job of reassembling the program's dignity, you'd end this season as fast as possible. You'd lock the doors to the football facility, close Beaver Stadium for the winter and hope to come back in the spring with some pride intact.
But Penn State didn't do that, which is where recruiting and Bradley come back into play. The Nittany Lions shouldn't expect any mercy. Coaches are like turkey vultures circling a kill. When they latch on to the smell of decay, they're not going to wait around. When you've made a career of selling dreams out of the trunk of a car (figuratively, we assume), it isn't that big a deal to poach a five-star recruit with dreams of a better football future. The instability at Penn State and Pitt, where Todd Graham left in a hurry after one year, is a dream for new Ohio State coach Urban Meyer. There's so much talk of Meyer owning Pennsylvania recruiting over the next few years -- even with the one-year bowl ban the NCAA levied against Ohio State on Tuesday -- that it's considered a foregone conclusion.
Bradley has been loyal and patient, and nothing says loyalty like a guy roaming the state trying to sell kids on an idea he probably won't be around to realize. And this loyalty is a pertinent topic; a look around indicates it isn't a requisite quality in his profession. Graham left Pitt for Arizona State after one resounding 6-6 season, and he had the courage and fortitude to inform his players of his decision via text message. And, according to reports, it wasn't even a direct text message. It was sent from Graham to the school's director of football operations and forwarded from there. Profiles in courage, indeed.
How many times do you think Graham, in his infinite coachly wisdom, stood in front of those Pitt players and raged on and on about commitment and loyalty and sacrifice? How many times do you think he spat out the he-man, tough-guy football bromides about doing the right thing and playing through adversity and owning up to your mistakes like a man?
That's the great thing about these college football coaches. Every job is their dream job until it's time for the next job. And when that time comes, they have no problem sending out a text and falling into the arms of a new lover.
Graham says his dream job is Arizona State? Really? A school whose idea of history is Frank Kush and 105-degree game-time temperatures? Given the location, ASU should be a great place to recruit and win. But the school stood around for the past five years watching Dennis Erickson look befuddled every time one of his guys committed a personal foul. That's not a dream job; it's a superfund site with blocking sleds.
(Asked about his impression of Graham after the new coach's press conference, Arizona State defensive tackle Corey Adams said, "He's honest." Oh, to be young again.)
And that's why it seems more than a little unfair that Bradley seems destined to be denied his dream job. It takes a special kind of patience to wait for Joe Paterno to retire, but Bradley never seemed to tire of it. (In fact, "waiting for Paterno to retire" could be an alternate definition of patience.) He could have had more than a few head-coaching gigs along the way, including Pitt last year, but he hung around State College just long enough to ensure he'll never get the job he wanted and probably deserved.
It's a rough business. I'll leave you with this cute little story that came out of Saturday's Pennsylvania AAA state title game. Star running back Desmon Peoples, celebrating on the field with his Archbishop Wood teammates, came face to face with Urban Meyer. "Congratulations," Meyer said. "You still going to Rutgers?"
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Extremists have used the internet to build membership, advance their credibility and to mobilise for direct action. The far right has long provided us with a window through which we can view the changing nature of racism, and racist politics. While this traditionally played itself out in the humdrum of election campaigns, it has now adapted to the digital age – and at phenomenal speed. (…) Today, almost everything you need to know about the far right is online. In fact, its activists have embraced the internet to such an extent that it's now virtually impossible to track all the bloggers, Twitter accounts and Facebook pages that have, for them, become indispensable tools of communication.
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Person conceived of breeding between two closely related couples, or someone with a very weak gene pool, but usually the former. Places famous for being rather inbred are some remote or scummy parts of the UK (where the chav population is high) and US redneck areas. This is a great shame for both countries as both have a typically wide gene pool due to different peoples settling over many hundreds of years. Also, royal circles are rather inbred too, for legitimacy reasons.
Eugh, look at the inbred...actually, second thoughts, don't.
viết bởi TimFS 28 Tháng mười hai, 2004
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A practice where closely related family members produce children. Because of this, the genes inherited may cause problems for the child where the child's genes may have suffered due to the lack of genetic diversity.
Royal families, neocons, and extremists are all the products of inbreeding.
viết bởi jesster79 01 Tháng ba, 2005
When you fuck your family members.
Hey Iean, Julios Inbred.
viết bởi revenge king 13 Tháng ba, 2005
the king clan in georgia! cousin fuckers!
the inbred got their truck repossesed! HAHAHA!!!!
viết bởi da trick biatch 26 Tháng mười một, 2005
British Royals and the KKK
same family tree
same dental work
same dental work
viết bởi ha ha ha ha 29 Tháng sáu, 2004
One who's family tree goes in a straight line.
Please don't search "Inbred"on Google Images...
viết bởi Ben Reave 14 Tháng hai, 2012
European Royal families
U.S. Presidents and Congress
The KKK
U.S. Presidents and Congress
The KKK
KKKissin' cousins!!!!!
Bunch of astrologers.
Bunch of astrologers.
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I've seen several variations of adorable little owl treats popping up all over the internet lately. Fall is the season for all things cute! Since I love owls, I decided to make some myself with my own little twists. These treats could be used for a variety of occasions, from Halloween, to an owl themed birthday party, or just a great fall treat. I made 8 of these treats, ate 1 myself, let the kids share 1, and brought the rest to work. If I had kept them in the house I surely would have eaten them all! Check out these little cuties:
Here's how I made them:
What you'll need:
1 9×13 prepared pan of rice krispie treats
lollipop sticks
milk chocolate melting wafers, melted
white chocolate melting wafers, NOT melted
candy corn
owl cookie cutter – mine is by Wilton
wax paper
silicone basting brush
1. using your owl cookie cutter, carefully cut owls out of your pan of rice krispie treats – I got 8 out of a 9×13 pan
2. stick a lollipop stick in the bottom of your owl
3. carefully 'paint' your owl all over with the melted milk chocolate using your silicone basting brush – I say carefully because they become very fragile with hot melted chocolate on them!
4. quickly place 2 white chocolate wafers for the eyes, and a candy corn for the nose
5. make 2 chocolate dots on the eyes
6. allow to dry on your sheet of wax paper until they firm up
7. enjoy!


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> Hi all, my network connection is DHCP, but I want to be able to login
> to my computer remotely. Is there any way to remotely find my IP
> address from my MAC address, or do I just need to remember to recopy
> my IP address every time my computer reboots (I have a dual-boot)?
If your computer is always on and connected to the network, it should
keep the same IP address.
Or if your DHCP lease is long enough, you can use your IP address.
Or if there is DNS involved, you can log on by NetBIOS name.
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Watered down soda dispensed from self-serve machines found in fast food restaurants. Tastes crappy.
Ugh, this soda tastes gross. Are you sure this isn't fountain soda?
by Tisteca February 25, 2007
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while a male is going down on a female, she pisses into his mouth and then he forcefully spits it back up inside of her, creating a soda like effect.
i just couldn't hold it in, so it was fountain soda time.
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When the installation of energy efficient lighting was completed at Interlake Childcare Center, it became the 1000th business in Seattle to participate in the "Smart Business" lighting rebate program. The utility began helping small businesses save energy with this program in 1995. Since then participating customers have saved more than $1.4 million in utility bills or 35 million kWh - enough electricity to power 3,400 homes for a year.
The Childcare center near Greenlake will likely shave $560 from their bills and save 9,909 kWh of electricity each year with these lighting improvements. The upgrade to energy efficient fixtures is one of the simplest conservation measures a small business can pursue.
According to Interlake's owner Mike Kasprzak, "Along with the money we're saving, the lighting quality and efficiency are vastly improved. It makes a nicer environment in our classrooms and the new lighting is much safer. We changed our lighting from the 1950's to the new millennium."
And best of all, the owners were reimbursed $775 or 42% of the total job cost. This included replacing 31 incandescent fixtures with more efficient compact fluorescent fixtures. The changes significantly reduce maintenance chores, too. Compact fluorescent lights burn for approximately five years, while incandescent bulbs require 6-10 times more frequent changes.
Any business that pay Seattle City Light's "Small General Service" rate may participate in the Smart Business Lighting Rebate Program. The Bonneville Power Administration (BPA) helps fund the program by buying back all of the energy Seattle City Light customers save.
Funds are still available to help more businesses and the program seeks additional customers. For more information, call the Conservation Help Line at (206) 684-3800 or visit www.seattle.gov/light/conserve.
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Stringly Typed
A riff on strongly typed. Used to describe an implementation that needlessly relies on strings when programmer & refactor friendly options are available.
For example:
Method parameters that take strings when other more appropriate types should be used. On the occasion that a string is required in a method call (e.g. network service), the string is then passed and used throughout the rest of the call graph without first converting it to a more suitable internal representation (e.g. parse it and create an enum, then you have strong typing throughout the rest of your codebase). Message passing without using typed messages etc. Excessively stringly typed code is usually a pain to understand and detonates at runtime with errors that the compiler would normally find. --
This kind of sounds like the "tag-free" typing model (see
). Treating all variables as strings (at least initially) gives one pretty close to what the tag-free model does.
One nice things about such is that it's generally easier to pass strings to diverse tools/languages/servers than "binary" types. It helps with system "gluing".
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NEW YORK - So you don't like the feel of scratchy sand stuck in your sun lotion? Or maybe you have an aversion to chemical ingredients, oils or even the scent of faux coconut?
Sorry, not valid excuses for skipping sunscreen any more.
This year there are a dozen sunscreen applications to choose from - sprays, dry oils, powders and even wipes - and many with new, more effective ingredient "cocktails" that promise to protect better than ever.
And most of them work when used properly, says Dr. Amy Wechsler, a Manhattan dermatologist who serves as a member of The American Academy of Dermatology and The Skin Cancer Foundation.
Many of the newer ingredients target UVA rays. UVA rays are farther away and weaker than UVB rays (those are the kind that make you feel hot), but can dig deeper into the skin and ultimately can affect the dermis, Wechsler says.
"A lot of the American companies are trying to max out what's available here and I think they've done a pretty good job," she says.
Consumers, though, might find shopping for a broad-spectrum sunscreen confusing because they've been trained to make choices based on sun protection factor or SPF ratings, which only measure protection against UVB rays.
"SPF is a small measurement of UV. There is so much else going on," says researcher Debbie D'Aquino, Clinique's vice president of global product development.
There are some key ingredients to look for:
Titanium dioxide and zinc oxide: Both natural ingredients that are physical blocks against the rays. They sit on top of the skin and keep the light from penetrating it.
Parsol 1789, aka avobenzone: One of the most common - and effective - chemical absorbers of UV light. Unlike blocks, absorbers need 30 minutes before they'll fully work.
Chemical absorbers octocrylene and benzophenone: D'Aquino warns the latter has a reputation for being irritating to sensitive skin.
Mexoryl SX: The first new sunscreen filter approved by the FDA in 18 years. It's considered "photostable," which means that after exposure to the sun, it maintains its protective ability longer and doesn't degrade as quickly as other UV filters.
Helioplex: Used in Neutrogena's Ultra Sheer Dry Touch Sunscreen, this ingredient combines avobenzone with oxybenzone for a more stable combination that doesn't lose blocking powers after continued exposure to sunlight.
Dr. Warwick Morison, a professor of dermatology at Johns Hopkins University, says the key words to look for on the label are "broad-band," "broad-spectrum" or "UVA/UVB protection." And make sure it says water-resistant, too. "It's pointless, in my opinion, to buy a sunscreen that doesn't stay on your skin," he says.
And the minimum SPF for all skin types in all climates of the U.S. is 15, he advises.
"Fifteen is for a person who has fair skin, tends to burn, tans with difficulty. But you can have a person who tans very easily, doesn't burn, but she'll complain about freckles on her chest. The damage is just showing up in a different way," Morison, chairman of the photobiology committee of The Skin Cancer Foundation, says.
For many people, how the sunscreen goes on is just as important as what is in it.
During the past few years, the industry has not only expanded its list of active ingredients but also the forms sunscreens take. The success of Coppertone's Continuous Spray, launched in 2005, seems to have produced a steady stream of non-lotion applications in an effort to court consumers turned off by the traditional white lotion that for some was too sticky.
No matter which form you choose, Wechsler reminds users to use a thick coat. She recommends three ounces of sunscreen, reapplying every two hours.
There also are new sunscreens targeting people who have made botanical-based beauty products part of their routine.
Burt's Bees, for one, is touting a new chemical-free sunscreen that uses a combination of titanium dioxide and hempseed oil.
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Five Important Tips to Protect Your Personal Health Information
As the healthcare industry moves closer to electronic health information systems, concerns for privacy of health information continue to be an important issue. The increased availability of electronic health information carries significant benefits, but you need to maintain a healthy awareness of the risks and play an active role in monitoring your health information. The health information management professionals at Phoenix College provide five tips for protecting your personal health information:
- Understand your information rights as a healthcare consumer. You have the right to view and receive copies of your medical information; request amendments or corrections of information you believe to be incorrect; know who has reviewed or received copies of your medical information; and the right to complain about medical privacy practices or breaches of privacy.
- Read the Notice of Privacy Practices that your healthcare provider and health plan are required to provide to you at the time of service or upon request. Understand your rights, what types of information are maintained, and how each entity uses or handles it.
- Be cautious Not all organizations or entities that collect and maintain your health information are covered by federal or state privacy laws.
- Obtain and maintain copies of your medical records and information so you can use the information to monitor your care and spot any errors in the information.
- Establish a personal health record (PHR) to monitor the accuracy of your health information. PHRs are an excellent way for you to play a leading role in your healthcare by tracking and monitoring your health status or that of family members in your care.
For more information on your health information rights and personal health records, visit www.myphr.org.
Health Information Privacy and Security Week is sponsored by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA). This year's theme is Keeping It Personal - Health Information You Can Trust. The week is designed to raise awareness among the public about the importance of personal health information privacy and security.
AHIMA is the premier association of HIM professionals. AHIMA's 50,000 members are dedicated to the effective management of personal health information needed to deliver quality healthcare to the public. Founded in 1928 to improve the quality of medical records, AHIMA is committed to advancing the HIM profession in an increasingly electronic and global environment through leadership in advocacy, education, certification, and lifelong learning. For information about the association, go to www.ahima.org.


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Thursday, February 20, 2014
Charleston Jazz Orchestra (CJO), Charleston's own resident big band, swings into its 6th anniversary season on Saturday, Feb. 22, presenting "Such Sweet Strayhorn," celebrating the music of legendary composer and pianist, Billy Strayhorn. CJO presents at the band's "House of Swing," the Charleston Music Hall, downtown Charleston at 37 John St. Two sets will be performed, 5 p.m. and 8 p.m., with no intermission. Adult tickets are $30-$45. Senior tickets are $25-$40. Seniors qualify at 65 years old. Student ticket rates vary. All student and discounted tickets must be purchased in person. On-site box office sales the day of the show begin at noon at the Charleston Music Hall. Tickets are available online at CharlestonJazz.com and by telephone, 843-641-0011.
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(Verb) Knowingly or recklessly obtaining or disclosing personal data or information without the consent of the data controller.
Blagging Example: A reporter for the Sunday Times posed as Gordon Brown on the telephone in an attempt to obtain his account details.
by kelemvor July 11, 2011
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Blogging via social media for the sole intent of bragging
Take a pic of me sleeping in business class seat on this plane so I can post it to my (Social Media Account). I totes gonna be blagging 'bout dis!
by greyguy1 January 24, 2015
From the French Blaguer or Blague meaning to joke.
Person 1: My sister is Cassie.
Person 2: Really?!?!
Person 1: Nah, I'm just blagging.
Person 2: Really?!?!
Person 1: Nah, I'm just blagging.
by Lauren28 April 17, 2008
To brag about something and it is a lie
tom 'Yeh did i tell you my dad knows 50 cent'
fred 'stop blagging'
fred 'stop blagging'
by kurt blythman March 06, 2007
To brag about yourself or something you did on your blog.
"Hey, did you read what happened to John the other day when he rescued that guy from the burning car?"
Yea... he was blagging about it"
Yea... he was blagging about it"
by I'm the Greatest August 16, 2010
Wasting time on the internet, i.e. surfing, checking email, facebook, etc.
John didn't socialize with anybody because he was too busy blagging on web forums.
by Matthew Creveling May 13, 2008


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You caught me! Big pepperhead here as well. Last summer I got a BUNCH of 5 gallon buckets from my workplace and ended up with a backyard full of peppers. I think my hab count was at 20 plants, about 30 jalapeno, and a whole mess of ornamental/oddball pepper plants hanging out as well.
As for them falling into the PB, I know a few of the *hardcore* cavemen will avoid peppers/tomatoes/eggplants/etc. because they come from the deadly nightshade family. As far as a majority of the followers, including Mark himself, are concerned they are perfectly fine...and DELICIOUS!
I often crave the burn, and I have no problem with giving in.


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I've written previously about my genealogy web site. The site uses PhpGedView, an open source application, to manage the server side genealogy content.
PhpGedView, like other CMSs, has a user interface that supports data entry; however, in the case of genealogical data, entering data online is very tedious when there are more than a few updates to apply. Until recently, I did the data entry and updating locally using a commercial application called Family Tree Maker. I then exported the updated information to a GEDCOM file and uploaded the file to PhpGedView.
This procedure worked well for me until my recent acquisition of a new desktop PC running Windows Vista. It was no big surprise to find out that my ancient version of Family Tree Maker was not compatible with Vista and I needed to either update it or find an alternative way to do my local genealogy content management. I thought about this for a while and decided to see if there were any open source applications that met my needs. That's when I found the Genealogy Research and Analysis Management Programming System (GRAMPS). The only problem was that although there is a Windows version of GRAMPS, it is not actively supported by the GRAMPS developers, and, in addition, is dependent of a number of other software packages that are typically present in Linux installations, the most notable of which is Python. I thought about this for a few minutes and decided that I really did not want to go through the pain of installing GRAMPS on my Vista desktop. Better to stick with Family Tree Maker in this case. But then it hit me...I have a laptop that runs Ubuntu Linux!
Until now, I had not used the laptop for much other than your typical web browsing, email and other network-centric activities. But I figured why not give it something more challenging to do. So I installed GRAMPS, did a bit of testing and found out that it does everything that I need it to do, and in many cases, does it much better than Family Tree Maker.
And, in closing, I can finally say that I found a "Killer App" for my laptop running under Ubuntu Linux.
One caution: if you are running Ubuntu Linux 8.04 LTS, do not install the GRAMPS package included in the distribution. It is a 2.x version and current releases are 3.x versions. Instead, download and install the latest Ubuntu 8.04 LTS version from the GRAMPS download page.


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LOCK HAVEN - Many people see tattoo artists as "rockstars," from the illusions they see on television or in magazines. The popularity of TV shows centered around tattoo shops rarely focuses on the fact that the artists that work strenuous hours - most of the time more than 40 hours a week - and rarely have time to "party."
"TV shows make it seem like every tattooer barely works and spends the majority of his time partying with rock stars," said Freddie Wadsworth, owner of Silver Shamrock Tattoo Co., 31 Bellefonte Ave. "Yeah, that's absolutely the furthest from the truth. I'm generally in my shop, working between 60 and 70 hours a week, and while I do enjoy a frequent adult beverage when I'm not at work, no illegal substances have passed my lips in the time I've been tattooing and I've never once partied with strippers or rock stars."
An avid comic book fan, Wadsworth officially began his career in tattooing in 2004. He apprenticed under Ric Sullivan.
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Above, Freddie Wadsworth tattoos Patrick Manley, of Lock Haven.
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Shown is a photo of work done on one of Wadsworth's repeat customers, Trisha McCloskey.
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Shown is a chest piece that Wadsworth tattooed on his wife, Katie.
"I started getting tattooed at age 15, and by the time I was 20, I certainly had a handful of tattoos. Ric had actually done the majority of my work for me, and a lot of said work was from sketches and drawings that I had brought him," Wadsworth said.
Wadsworth said while Sullivan was tattooing his then-girlfriend, now wife, Katie, Wadsworth gave Sullivan a little bit of direction on the piece he was working on. While on the outside, Sullivan joked, he ended up using Wadsworth's advice and decided to offer him an apprenticeship.
"He pointed out that I'd be a good candidate for the job, based mostly on the sketches and drawings he'd seen and how I generally handled myself in social situations," Wadsworth said. "I asked him for 24 hours to think about it; 18 hours later, I was showing up for my first day at the shop. The rest of the story is kinda-sorta history."
Wadsworth now owns the shop he started his apprenticeship in, buying the business from Sullivan in February 2011.
As a comic book fan, Wadsworth said he enveloped himself in cartoons and comic books. "I grew up devouring comic books and cartoons, drawing daily, with dreams of becoming an art teacher and children's book illustrator in the forefront of my 'career plans,' " he said. "You have to remember, this was the time before tattoo reality shows or columns about tattooers in local newspapers. There were a half-dozen tattoo magazines out there. The idea of being a tattooer was a foreign concept to the vast majority of people then. For me, there was always a sort of 'magic' to tattooing and the people that did them."
While not wanting to limit himself to just one style, Wadsworth is a self proclaimed "Jack of All Trades, Master of None," saying he prepares himself for whatever could walk in through his shop doors.
"In the tradition of street shop tattooing, you have to be ready to handle whatever comes through the door on any given day," he said. Some days Wadsworth may be working on small black and grey tattoos to extensive colorful Japanese-style pieces - whatever his clientele may happen to want, although, if given a choice, Wadsworth is drawn to American tradition with an American New Skool twist.
"I love the idea of taking the iconography that guys like Cap Coleman, Brooklyn Joe Lieber, or 'Sailor Jerry' Norman Collins used, and rendering them in a more slightly modern, more illustrative way, but with the basic ear-marks of traditional American style still securely in place," he said.
Like many tattoo artists, Wadsworth already has felt the physical affects of the job. Continuously being hunched over, tattooing for 10 or more hours a day takes a toll on the body that not many people are aware of. At 31, Wadsworth has had two back surgeries, one before he started tattooing and one after.
"Generally it's a mixture of taking breaks and stretching out that keep my body in working, tattooing order. Keeping hydrated is another big key to keeping the body moving. Lately I've been doing a small bit of yoga in the mornings before work as well," Wadsworth said of deterring any physical damage from the constraints of tattooing.
Every day, Wadsworth may be working on something different. He said he has seen several trends in the pieces his clients ask for, varying drastically. He said there's been a plethora of small, simple text-based pieces, such as lyrics, to feathers: dainty tattoos. On the other hand, Wadsworth has many "project pieces," involving multiple sittings and covering full arms, backs, legs or chests.
Whatever project comes in the shop, whether or not he likes it, Wadsworth is 100 percent about the customer.
"We're given jobs with certain parameters, and it's our job to deliver to the client in question to the best of our abilities what it is that they're hoping to achieve," he said. "At some point, a lot of tattooers began to think that everything was entirely about them, and seriously, that just isn't the case."
While Wadsworth admires tattooers - old and new style - his creativity ultimately comes from his clients.
"Every day I get to meet new clients with new tattoo ideas, and that keeps me directly on my toes. Without them, I'd pretty much draw zombies and monkeys all day," Wadsworth said. "The people I tattoo are the ones that push me to strive for something better and to grow as both a designer and as a tattooer. I pretty much owe them everything."
For more information on Silver Shamrock Tattoo and Freddie Wadsworth, find them on Facebook or visit www.silvershamrocktattoo.com.
Wiegand is a lifestyle-entertainment reporter. "blINK"?features a different local tattoo artist on the last Thursday of each month.For more information, contact the Showcase department at 570-326-1551 or showcase@sunga zette.com.


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"War and Democracy: How the Karabagh Conflict Destroyed Armenia's Transition"
Liechtenstein Institute on Self-Determination.
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Mercyhurst archaeology students help with Meadowcroft recovery
Mercyhurst University senior Jamie Badams had been planning to spend his summer on vacation with his family in Montreal.
Instead, he spent 10 to 12 hours a day underground, chipping away at ancient soil in an effort to restore an important archaeological site near Pittsburgh.
Badams was among a handful of students who joined James Adovasio, Mercyhurst University provost and director of the Mercyhurst Archaeological Institute, at Meadowcroft Rockshelter in Washington County working on an area of the site that was damaged by water.
"It's definitely one of the hardest sites I'll ever work on," said Badams, an archaeology major. "So it's kind of nice to have that out of the way."
Meadowcroft became an important archaeology site in 1973 when Adovasio discovered evidence that humans occupied it as long as 16,000 years ago, longer than humans were previously believed to live in North America.
Adovasio said he hadn't done a large-scale project at the site since the 1990s, but rain water seeping in because of tree roots gave him and his students the chance to rediscover it.
On July 19, stormwaters found their way into the rockshelter, causing damage to several layers of ancient soils that Adovasio compared to pouring water on the side of a cake.
Early excavations revealed several layers -- referred to as strata -- giving information on different areas at the site. The water caused many of those incredibly small layers to bleed into one another.
So students, including Badams, used tools, including razor blades, to start chipping away at the smudged layers at the site, once again revealing the geological timeline of Meadowcroft and claiming some materials for study.
The work ended this month with a stratigraphic mapping.
"We never expected to uncover any dramatic new truths about the site," Adovasio said. "But we recovered new bone and plant material, and it let us refine and enhance our understanding."
Adovasio said Meadowcroft is a difficult site to work on for anyone, and even more so for students.
"If you can work there, you can work anywhere," he said.
Badams said he was glad to have the opportunity.
"We talk about a lot of complicated ideas in class, and we got to see them in practice," he said.
SEAN McCRACKEN can be reached at 870-1714 or by e-mail. Follow him on Twitter at twitter.com/ETNmccracken.


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Piped Designs
To add more depth and texture to your wedding cake, we have created a variety of different piped butter cream designs. Some of our more popular piped designs include scrolls, lace, hearts and scrolls, and swiss dots.
These designs appear on the sides of each layer. You may choose a different design for each layer or choose one for the entire cake. These designs may be tinted to the colors of your wedding, or be more subtle and match the color of your cake to add depth.
Most piped designs are included in the base price of the cake. More detailed piped designs are available as an upgrade. Price varies depending on the level of detail of the design and the number of tiers of your cake. A complete list with pictures is located in our wedding cake guide/organizer which is available for download.
Above: Picture of our elegant scroll piped design from our cake organizer.


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Robichaux tosses one-hit shutout at Kaplan
KAPLAN – Notre Dame's Austin Robichaux has dominated opponents all season long and despite being a little under the weather, Tuesday was no different.
Robichaux, who had been sick leading up to Notre Dame's road contest against Kaplan, tossed a one-hit, five-inning shutout at the Pirates to claim an 11-0 victory and give the Pios a perfect 5-0 record in league play.
"Not to make any excuses, but Austin had been sick since yesterday and wasn't feeling all that well leading up to the game," said Notre Dame coach Timmy Robichaux, whose squad improved to 21-3 overall with the victory. "He didn't have his best stuff today but he fought through it.
"Luckily we were able to get out in five innings to keep his pitch count down."
Robichaux struck out five Pirates in the first three innings and six in the final two, but had to work out of two bases-loaded jams due to three walks in the second inning and two in the fifth.
Zach Dubois logged the only Kaplan hit, a one-out infield single, in the fifth inning before back-to-back walks loaded the bases. Robichaux pitched his way out of the jam by striking out D.J. Faulk and Matt Grene to end the scoring threat and the game.
Notre Dame's offense was also impressive. Seven Pios recorded at least one hit on the night off Kaplan starter Justin Broussard.
Ryan Leonards led the way with a 3-for-4 performance that included a double, a triple and two RBI.
Luke Bourgeois singled and tripled and drove in one run while Connor Goss doubled and drove in two runs. Robichaux had one hit and two RBI; Blaine Richard doubled and drove in one run; Pete Petitjean had a single and one RBI and Mitch Corzine had a double.
"We did a good job of hitting the ball hard and not getting frustrated," said Coach Robichaux. "He (Broussard) threw a lot of breaking balls and then tried to sneak the fastball in there every now and then. We did a good job of not getting frustrated and hitting balls we knew we could drive."
Notre Dame is now in the driver's seat in league play with its unbeaten record. Rayne and Erath both follow with a record of 3-2.
"We are in a good position right now," said Robichaux. "It's a good place to be, we just have to make sure that we stay hungry as a team and keep working on getting better. There's always room for improvement in any phase of the game so the big thing now is to not rest on what we've done and keep working on playing even better in the second round."
Notre Dame begins the second half of district play Thursday when they play host to Erath at Miller Stadium. First pitch is slated for 6 o'clock.


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I'm a psychologist and published a book on this subject in 2003 (New York: Algora), Conspiracy in Camelot: the complete history of the assassination of John Fitzgerald Kennedy. A second edition will be coming out in the Fall.
I'm hoping to give this talk at various campuses next Fall, and I will be in the New York area in late September. The lecture is similar to a video podcast which I've made, and it provides a balanced presentation of all sides of this question.
You can view it Youtube at http://youtu.be/9fGrLPIyFyQ
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Belle Foley's Chocolate CakeJulieVR
It was a wonderfully romantic story – a chocolate cake recipe posted on Food52 reconnected lost family members as a reader came across her mother's name and recipe and left a comment, wanting to learn more about her mother's mother. She wound up triggering a slew of comments and reuniting several family members in the process. See how food brings people together? How could I not make Belle Foley's Chocolate Cake?
I must say I'm enamoured with simple mix-together chocolate cakes, especially those that call for boiling water and baking soda stirred together and added to make a runny batter. It reminds me of the cakes our neighbours used to make, and my mother in law, back when she made cakes. This was about it.
All the ingredients are tossed into a bowl and mixed or beaten (save the boiling water and soda for last).
You'll need a high-sided 9″ round pan – there's too much batter for a standard one. Cover the bottom with parchment. (It looks like enough to make two layers.)
Because the batter is runny, I wrapped some foil around the bottom of my removable-bottom pan. Glad I did.
It's dark and moist and domed – not too sweet, just the way I like it.
I served mine in wedges with a dollop of chocolate mousse, rather than whipped cream or frosting. It needs no decorating.
Belle Foley's Chocolate Cake
With thanks to Food52 for passing it on
2 cups sugar
4 heaping tablespoons cocoa
3 heaping tablespoons soft butter
2 eggs
1 cup milk
1 tsp. vanilla
2 cups flour
1 cup boiling water
1 tsp. baking soda
Preheat oven to 350F. Line the bottom of a high-sided 9-inch cake pan (or springform pan) with a round of parchment; don't spray the sides. Wrap the bottom in foil if it has a removable bottom.
In a large bowl, mix or beat together the sugar, cocoa, butter, eggs, milk, vanilla, and flour. Stir together the boiling water and baking soda and add it to the batter. It will seem runny, but don't worry.
Pour into the pan and bake for 35 or 40 minutes or until done, when you can bounce your finger off the top and the cake feels springy. (Those are Belle's instructions). Mine took closer to 45 minutes.
Remove cake from oven and let cool on a rack for at least 15 minutes before depanning. (I love this word – depanning.) Cut warm, generous slices and serve with big splops of whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.


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Gentleman gambler Joseph "Joe Vito" Mastronardo turned his multimillion-dollar bookmaking business into a family affair, federal authorities charged Wednesday, using his wife, Joanna, and his son, Joseph F. "Joey" Mastronardo, in the gambling operation.
Joanna Mastronardo, 62, is the daughter of the late Frank L. Rizzo. Joey Mastronardo, 30, is the grandson of the law-and-order mayor and police commissioner.
In a 23-count indictment unsealed Wednesday, federal authorities allege that Joe Vito Mastronardo, 62, and his brother John, 57, headed an international sports betting business that generated millions of dollars in action over six years beginning in 2005.
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Erie police have made an arrest in the beating of a doctor in late May.
Eddie I. Johnson, 31, was charged this morning with criminal attempt at homicide, aggravated assault and other charges in the May 28 attack on Justine M. Schober, M.D. in her State Street office.
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The face of downtown Buckhannon is starting to change, as a number of businesses have moved from one place to another along Main Street in Buckhannon in the past year, while new shops have opened as well.
Some businesses are moving to more spacious buildings.
Main Street Antiques and Collectibles on East Main Street moved across the street into a facility that was formerly home to a book store. The Market Bistro, which used to be located in the back of the book store, relocated to North Kanawha Street. In its place is now the wine selection that is still offered by the antique shop, along with the new addition of crafted and imported beers.
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Analog Entertainment co-owners Michael Currence, left, and April Huskey have a new shop on East Main Street in Buckhannon, across from Dairy Queen. They are just a few of the people interested in keeping the downtown area bustling and fresh. (The Inter-Mountain file photo by Melissa Toothman)
NTELOS also moved a few spaces from its original location and into the former home of Books, Books, Books. The new location is more spacious than the former one.
Trumps Salon will relocate to a building next to its current facility.
Other businesses are moving to smaller areas to reduce inventory, such as The Seat Weaver Antiques and Collectibles on Main Street.
"We're going to keep on weaving seats and selling retail," said Chris Travis from the antiques and furniture store. Her husband owns the antique shop located where the old Buckhannon Emporium Antiques and Collectibles used to be. Their product also used to be sold within the Emporium in the past.
Because the building recently was sold to Community Care of West Virginia, the business will be relocating to The Shops at 46 Main by the end of April.
Another business operating within the old Emporium building, J & L Primitives, will be closing.
"We needed to reduce the inventory. ... We will refresh and have new things that are old," Travis said, adding that she expects the business to be open at its new location by May 1.
The Community Care of West Virginia has a medical office located on North Locust Street in Buckhannon. The business will be able to expand into the new building, while keeping its current location. Steve Foster, executive director for the Upshur County Economic Development Authority, said the new staff moving into the building will support the Tri-County Clinic.
Doctors' offices will remain at the North Locust Street location. A pharmacy and other professional office spaces will be located in the expanded facility.
"It's amazing how big that place was," Foster said, adding the new owner plans to have some form of entertainment take place there in the evenings.
There also have been or will be some new additions along East Main Street.
"I don't think there's any vacant buildings left on Main Street," Foster said.
The West Virginia Strawberry Festival office will have a new home around the first week of May when it moves to East Main Street, filling the vacant facility left behind with the move of Trumps Salon. The festival office also will offer consignment.
"It's going to be a nice change. It's a different view with people walking by on Main Street," Upshur County Chamber of Commerce President Sam Nolte said.
The Upshur County Chamber of Commerce and the Upshur County Convention and Visitors Bureau also will relocate to Main Street.
Nerducopia is a new shop that filled an old computer repair facility next to Chase Bank on East Main Street. It is a place where fantasy and fiction can come to life for fans. It also is a place where people of similar interests in the area can meet.
Nerducopia hosts Magic The Gathering and Dungeons and Dragons game-playing times, in addition to selling cards, action figures, comics, board games and more. All store content is embedded around the "nerd culture," according to its owners.
Nerducopia also offers consignment opportunities for old action figures, comics, game cards, artwork, games and much more. The store opened early in December 2012.
Analog Entertainment, located on East Main Street, also is a sci-fi and fantasy shop. It opened the first week of April to sell comic books, T-shirts, board games, Magic the Gathering cards and much more.
The new store offers comic book subscriptions for a fan's favorite series, which can be delivered specially to the store for the customer. The shop also features coin-operated arcade games and a jukebox.
Foster said downtown Buckhannon will continue to grow with the future development of open land near the Microtel. No official businesses have been named to occupy the area.


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When is somebody too old to keep working? How many seasoned citizens are expected or forced to retire before they're ready?
At Joint Base Charleston, Bobby Pierce, 79, has been reporting to work in his shop for more than 30 years. He sets the alarm for 4:30 a.m., and consistently wakes up before it rings. Day after day, he's at his building by 5:30 a.m., even though his shift doesn't begin for another hour. He starts the coffee and gets ready for another day, just as he has without fail since 1983.
Pierce is one of 10 civilian employees, and the supervisor, of the 437th Aircrew Flight Equipment Fabrication Shop. Sticking with the job seems to be part of the fabric of the staff. There's more than 300 years of experience in this single shop.
Around the building, he's known as Mr. P.
Pierce still enjoys coming to work. He doesn't fish or hunt anymore. Working is his hobby. If asked how much longer he'll go, he simply says he's happy where he is and there is no target date.
But what exactly does he and the others in this shop do? In short, they make stuff that is used inside the giant C-17s that fly overhead everyday here in the Lowcountry.
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Pierce is most at peace when sitting in front of his sewing machine. Every piece of fabric inside the C-17 has been touched by somebody in his shop.
The seats, straps, nettings and curtains are all made in this building. Even the survival equipment such as parachutes and life rafts are fabricated here. It's the only Air Force Base that does it. Everywhere else, the work is contracted out.
Pierce takes special pride in the custom-made sheepskin seat covers that are made for the cockpit. He calls them "butt covers." The plush, soft, specially designed coverings help cushion those long overseas flights.
There also are hand-sewn curtains made from heavy, fire-retardant material in that ever-popular color of Air Force blue.
In addition, these civil servants might repair a strap on a helmet or reinforce a harness or patch a backpack.
There are more than 50 C-17 Globemaster IIIs stationed at Joint Base Charleston. They majestically float through the skies during their training missions. It's what these planes do in terms of filling military and humanitarian needs around the world, though, that make these aircraft special.
When a pilot takes the time to thank Pierce for the extra attention paid to the interior of this multimillion-dollar flying marvel, it makes Mr. P want to keep coming to work early.
This shop often personalizes some of the work by stitching "Joint Base Charleston" or "437th, Chas., SC" on their handiwork, just so the flight crew carries something with them from home.
Air Force workhorse
The first C-17 came to Charleston in 1993. They can carry tanks, armored vehicles and trucks in their vast cargo holds. The plane also can drop 102 paratroopers into a war zone. Even as big as it is, it's engineered to land on short, narrow runways.
All of the sophisticated technology allows this great bird to be the workhorse of the Air Force.
On the ground, however, in a nondescript gray building in the middle of the base, men and women sit at their sewing machines making sure every piece of fabric on that plane is as strong and secure and safe as absolutely possible.
Pierce is in charge of that show and though he'll be 80 in July, he still enjoys threading the needle and hearing that whir every time the machine starts to run.
He retired from the Air Force after 20 years. He's now got more than 30 years on the books as a civil servant.
He designates Saturdays for yard work and Sundays for church. He also sets aside some time for his girlfriend.
"Girlfriend?" I ask with eyebrows raised. He replies, "I'm old, I ain't dead!"
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You know what's really cool? A little wooden carousel that gets pushed around in circles from the heat coming off of a small candle.
You know what's really not cool? Putting a flame close enough to little wooden carousel that it not only spins in circles but also catches fire.
I feel sorry for the person who invited this toy. It is so cool in theory and poorly designed in practice. Better luck next time whoever you are.
Not to be used near open flames.
Name of Product: Candle-Powered Carousels
Units: About 1,500
Importer: Gardener's Supply Co., of Burlington, Vt.
Hazard: The candle holder placement on the base of the carousels is too close to the structure, allowing the candle flame to come in contact and ignite different parts of the carousel, including the fans, trees and deer, posing a fire hazard.
Incidents/Injuries: The firm has received three reports of the carousels catching on fire. No injuries have been reported.
Description: The recalled candle carousels are made of yellow pine and stainless steel and measure about 9 inches in diameter by 13 inches high. The candle measures about 4 inches high. The candle carousels generate heat which rotate the fan blade and can cause the center platform to spin. The carousel is made of wood with cutouts of trees and deer.
Sold at: Gardener's Supply retail stores in Burlington and Williston, Vt. and Gardener's supply catalog distributed nationwide and on the internet at www.gardeners.com from September 2008 through November 2008 for about $30.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should stop using the carousel immediately and return them to the store where purchased for a full refund. Consumers also can mail the product to Gardener's Supply Returns, 5 New England Drive, Essex Junction, VT 05452.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Gardener's Supply Co. at (800) 876-5520 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm's Web site at www.gardeners.com
It seems like among kids there's always that one young sociopath who likes to catch small unsuspecting bugs on fire with a magnifying glass. This year they may be using Frosty the Snowman instead.
This Frosty doesn't melt, he heats things up.
Name of Product: Jumbo Snowman Snow Globes
Units: 7,000
Importer: Hallmark Cards Inc., of Kansas City, Mo.
Hazard: When exposed to sunlight, the snow globes can act as a magnifying glass and ignite nearby combustible materials, posing a fire hazard.
Incidents/Injuries: Hallmark has received two reports of the snow globes igniting nearby materials. No injuries have been reported.
Description: This recall involves a Hallmark Jumbo Snow Globe in the shape of a snowman with model number 1XAG5093 and UPC code 795902066666. The snow globe measures 11 by 12 by 17 inches. The model number and the UPC code can be found on the back of the hangtag.
Sold at: Hallmark Gold Crown stores nationwide from October 2008 through November 2008 for about $100.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should immediately remove the snow globe from exposure to sunlight and return it to any Hallmark Gold Crown store for a full refund.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Hallmark at (800) 425-5627 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or visit the firm's Web site at www.hallmark.com
Lead paint is the more common reason for a recall and this week's roundup has two for you. In one case a baby was actually diagnosed with lead poisoning after using this crib.
This crib's paint contains too much lead.
Name of Product: Newport Rubbed Black 4-in-1 Cribs and Matching Furniture
Units: About 3,000 Cribs and 6,000 Matching Furniture Pieces
Manufacturer: Munire Furniture Inc, of Piscataway, N.J.
Hazard: The red paint which is underneath the black finish paint on some of the cribs and matching furniture exceeds federal lead limits. If ingested by young children lead can cause adverse health effects.
Incidents/Injuries: Munire has received one report of a child ingesting the paint. The child was diagnosed with lead poisoning.
Description: The recalled cribs and furniture are made of wood and have a rubbed black finish. Only the "Newport Rubbed Black" cribs and matching furniture manufactured in Indonesia between April 2006 and November 2008 are included in this recall. The model number, date, and country of manufacture are printed on the label attached to the side panel of the crib and the date of manufacture is on the back panel of the furniture. Click here to see the model numbers included in the recall.
Sold at: Specialty furniture stores nationwide from April 2006 through November 2008 for about $600 for the crib and the matching furniture pieces were sold between $700 and $1,000. Additional accessories were sold for about $170.
Manufactured in: Indonesia
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the products and contact Munire Furniture to receive a replacement coupon which will entitle consumers to exchange the products for another product free of charge.
Consumer Contact: For more information, call Munire Furniture toll-free at (866) 586-9639 between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.munirefurniture.com
A cool looking drum. Too bad it has too much lead paint in it.
Name of Product: Calypso Steel Drums
Units: About 2,800
Manufacturer: Woodstock Percussion Inc., of Shokan, N.Y.
Hazard: Surface paint on the recalled toy drums contain excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported.
Description: The recalled steel drum is made of steel and comes with two wooden drum sticks and a wooden stand. The sides of the drums are painted red. The drum pan is painted black with silver markings to show the location of notes. Each rim is stamped with a #5 or #6. Not all drums stamped with a #5 are affected by this recall.
Sold by: Mail order catalogues, Web sites and retail stores nationwide from December 2006 through December 2007 for between $50 and $100.
Manufactured in: Trinidad
Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the recalled steel drum away from children and return it to Woodstock Percussion for a replacement drum and a $5 credit or payment.
Consumer Contact: For more information, consumers can contact Woodstock Percussion toll-free at (866) 543-2848 anytime, e-mail firstname.lastname@example.com, or visit the firm's Web site at www.woodstockpercussion.com


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