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Purchasing Dental Equipment and Supplies
There are several options for applying dental sealants in a school setting: (1) setting up a dental clinic within a school-based health center, (2) outfitting a mobile van with dental equipment, or (3) using portable dental equipment in the school.
Dental Clinic Within a School-Based Health Center
Some health centers are located at schools. These centers are designed to serve students who have limited access to care as well as those from families with low incomes who are uninsured or underinsured. Services provided in school-based health centers emphasize prevention as well as early identification and treatment of physical and behavioral health concerns. Each school-based health program is different, but services may include
- Care for acute illness and injury
- Care for chronic conditions such as asthma and diabetes
- Physical examinations
- Sports physicals
- Immunizations
Dental clinics have been set up on a permanent and semi-permanent basis in some school-based health centers. Often, clinics provide preventive and restorative oral health care (including dental sealants) to students enrolled in the school, thereby serving as a dental home. Permanent dental clinics usually use traditional equipment similar to that found in a private dental practice. Semi-permanent clinics can be outfitted with portable equipment or a combination of traditional and portable equipment.
The cost of outfitting a dental sealant program in a school-based dental clinic is comparable to if not slightly less expensive than that of outfitting a portable school-based dental sealant program. Often the equipment in a clinic is secondhand or donated, particularly if traditional equipment is used. As noted previously, however, permanent and semi-permanent school-based clinics often provide preventive and restorative oral healthcare. A dentist must be on site to provide restorative care, and additional equipment and supplies are needed (e.g., handpieces, X-ray machines, filling material). These added requirements significantly increase program costs.
Working conditions in a permanent or semi-permanent school-based dental clinic tend to be better than those in a portable school-based dental sealant program, where the dental sealant team often work in hallways, gymnasiums, or other high-traffic locations. In a permanent or semi-permanent school-based dental clinic, equipment does not have to be transferred from one school to another, which reduces the likelihood that equipment will be lost or damaged and eliminates the extra time needed to set it up and break it down.
However, permanent and semi-permanent school-based dental clinics lack the flexibility of school-based dental sealant programs. Students from other schools in the district must be transported to a permanent or semi-permanent clinic for placement of dental sealants, which requires escorting them on foot or transporting them by bus or van. Usually, students are transported to the clinic at one time, and they stay at the clinic until every student's work is complete. This allows for an efficient workflow within the dental clinic, but it keeps students outside the classroom for a much longer period of time that would be necessary if sealants were applied in their home school using portable equipment.
Mobile Dental Vans
To improve access to oral health care for disadvantaged populations, some school-based dental sealant programs have outfitted mobile vans with dental equipment to make a fully functioning operatory on wheels. Most mobile vans are large enough to hold two dental chairs and all the equipment needed to apply dental sealants, and some make it possible for staff to provide additional preventive and restorative care. Some advantages to mobile dental vans are that they eliminate the need to find space in a school and to set up, break down, and pack up equipment. They also reduce the likelihood that dental equipment will be damaged en route from one school to another, and they keep the dental clinic environment under the control of the dental team.
There are, however, disadvantages to mobile dental vans. The cost of outfitting a van is more than 10 times greater than the cost of purchasing portable dental equipment, and the annual cost of operating a mobile van is approximately twice as high as using portable dental equipment in a school. In addition, movement of students to and from the van may be more complex than moving them within the school. For a school-based dental sealant program to operate effectively from a mobile van, the following conditions must be met:
- A special electrical hookup receptacle must be available at each school, or the van may be operated using a generator that requires fuel, which is more expensive than electric power.
- A steady temperature must be maintained in the van at all times to ensure the stability of the liquid and chemical dental supplies and to prevent equipment damage.
- Equipment must be regularly maintained to prevent mechanical failure.
- The van must be insured, and when it is not in use, it must be stored.
- Space must be available for students' outerwear during cold or wet weather.
The Mobile-Portable Dental Manual provides additional information that may be useful to those interested in learning more about this option.
Portable Dental Equipment
The other and most widely used equipment option for school-based dental sealant programs is portable dental equipment. The type and amount of portable dental equipment needed depends upon the size of the program (e.g., the number of students receiving dental sealants), the number of dentists and dental hygienists applying sealants, and the type of sealant material used (e.g., self-cure, light-cure).
There are a number of types of portable dental equipment that a school-based dental sealant program can use. Most programs purchase portable equipment from a variety of manufacturers.
Portable dental equipment may exhibit more variation in cost and quality than traditional dental equipment. School-based dental sealant program administrators, therefore, must be informed consumers.
Before purchasing equipment, program directors may wish to ask manufacturers for contact information for recent customers and to ask these customers about their experience with the equipment. Also, manufacturers often exhibit at public health conferences, where potential purchasers can test equipment.
Types of Portable Dental Equipment
All school-based dental sealant programs need the following portable equipment:
- Dental unit
- Air compressor
- Dental chair
- Dental light
- Dental hygienist and assistant stools
- Sterilizer
- Ultrasonic cleaner
Following are descriptions of each type of portable dental equipment and a discussion of factors to consider in choosing each one. Individual program needs and the type of vehicle that will be used to transport the equipment from school to school should be considered when making equipment selections.
Dental Unit
The dental unit should contain high-speed evacuation and an air-and-water syringe with a self-contained water source. Handpieces are not necessary for school-based dental sealant programs since unfilled dental sealants and toothbrush prophylaxes are used. Consideration should be given to the unit's weight, cost, ease of mobility, ease of use, ergonomic compatibility, maintenance requirements, and whether it has a stand. A tripod stand will prevent the unit from wobbling on uneven floors.
Figure 4.2. Portable Dental Unit,
Example #1. Unit manufactured by DNTLworks.
Figure 4.3. Portable Dental Unit, Example #2. Unit manufactured by A-dec.
Figure 4.4. Portable Dental Unit, Example #3. Unit manufactured by Aseptico.
Dry, oil-free air is important for all dental procedures and is essential for the successful application and retention of dental sealants. Most compressors used in dental offices have dryers to ensure that the air used for dental procedures is free of moisture and oil.
Some portable compressors use oil, and others are oilless. Oilless compressors are light and easy to move, but can be noisy. It's best to place them as far away from the operatory as possible to reduce the noise level while the compressor is running. When possible, compressors can be located in an adjacent room (extra-long hoses that attach the compressor to the unit can be ordered).
Oil compressors can be heavy and must be loaded and transported carefully, but they are quiet. When transporting an oil compressor, care must be taken to make sure that the oil does not leak into and contaminate the air chamber.
In addition to selecting a compressor type, it is important to consider cost, horsepower, and air chamber size.
Compressors with smaller air-storage chambers are lighter and smaller than those with larger air storage chambers. Compressors with larger air-storage chambers recycle the air less frequently than those with smaller chambers, and they consequently produce less noise.
Dental Chair
The dental chair should be durable, stable, light, easily foldable, and adjustable in seat height and chair back tilt. It should also have a carrying case. Program directors should check the chair's seat height to make sure it can be adjusted to a level that allows staff to work comfortably. It may be necessary to purchase a heavier chair to obtain one that is ergonomically appropriate. The chair should also allow operators to work from either side, depending upon whether the individual is left- or right-handed. Adjustable headrests can be helpful.
Figure 4.7. Dental Chair, Example
#1. Unit Manufactured by Aseptico.
Figure 4.8. Dental Chair, Example #2. Unit manufactured by DNTLworks.
Figure 4.9. Dental Chair, Example #3. Unit manufactured by A-dec.
Dental Light
An intense dental light is important for school-based dental sealant programs, because the lighting in the room where the program is located may be poor. The intensity of dental lights can be assessed by comparing the foot candles of light they produce (a unit of measure of the intensity of light falling on a surface). Cost, weight, adjustability, ease of bulb replacement, and cost of bulbs are also important considerations. The heat generated from the light is a consideration as well, since school-based dental sealant programs often are located in spaces without air conditioning.
Fiberoptic lights are ideal for school-based dental sealant programs. Although they are costly, they allow for maximum visibility, which can improve sealant quality.
Care must be taken when transporting fiberoptic lights, as they can be easily damaged. If the bundles in the light's arm are bent too far or mishandled, they can be broken, which reduces the intensity of the light over time. If program administrators feel that fiberoptic lights are too costly or fragile, halogen lights may be a better option.
A significant change in portable dental lights has been the introduction of light-emitting diode (LED) lights. They produce a true white light that is up to 40 percent brighter than halogen lamps. The bulbs have a 12–25 year life compared to halogen's 3–6 month life. LED lights are energy efficient and produce no heat in the beam, which improves dental sealant staff and patient comfort.
Portable dental lights are available in multiple configurations. The three most comon are lights that are mounted to a stand, headband, or loupe. Stand-mounted versions typically have a focused-beam light on a strong, flexible, gooseneck arm. Headband-mounted and loupe-mounted light sources are worn by the dental team. These provide a line-of-sight light that reduces eyestrain and the need to reposition the overhead light. All come with a power cord or battery pack.
|Figure 4.12. LED Loup-mounted light, Example #3. Unit manufactured by SheerVision
Figure 4.10. Halogen Light, Example
#1. Unit Manufactured by Aseptico.
Figure 4.11. Fiberoptic Light, Example #2. Unit manufactured by DNTLworks.
Figure 4.12a. LED Headband-mounted light, Example #4. Unit manufactured by DNTLworks.
Dental Hygienist and Assistant Stools
Dental hygienist and assistant stools should be light and comfortable and should have adjustable seat and back heights. Ergonomically sound equipment is worth the extra cost, since it impacts staff health, comfort, and productivity, and ultimately, satisfaction and retention.
A few styles of stools fold into carrying cases. If there is sufficient space in the vehicle used to transport equipment, small, lightweight stools that are not specifically designed for portable dental programs can be purchased from dental suppliers. These are less expensive than foldable styles. It is also more convenient to not have to break down and reassemble the stools every time the program moves.
If possible, before purchasing dental hygienist and assistant stools, program administrators should allow dental hygienists and assistants to try them out to determine whether the stools adjust properly and don't tip over when rolled on uneven surfaces. Stools with five casters are more stable than those with four. If stools need to be disassembled for packing, administrators should try to disassemble and reassemble them before purchasing to make sure the process is manageable.
There are no sterilizers manufactured specifically for portable dental programs. To ensure proper sterilization, school-based dental sealant programs should use only sterilizers manufactured for medical or dental instruments and supplies. These can be acquired from dental-equipment suppliers. There are a variety of sterilizers available: steam under pressure (also called autoclaves) and dry heat.
Steam-under-pressure sterilizers. Steam-under-pressure sterilizers allow for the sterilization of a wide range of materials. Temperature, pressure, and time are the main factors in this process. The higher the temperature, the greater the pressure, and the shorter the sterilization cycle. There are two basic types of steam sterilizers—gravity displacement and pre- and post-vacuum.
Gravity displacement sterilizers generate steam within the chamber and force air out through an escape valve. This process forms the moist heat that kills microorganisms. During the sterilization process, cool air pockets can form and prevent the sterilizer from reaching the required temperature for complete sterilization. In addition, gravity-displacement sterilizers may cause instruments to corrode. Furthermore, if sterilized instrument packs are handled before they are completely dry, the instruments can become contaminated from microorganisms that penetrate the wet pack. Wet instrument packs can also be torn or punctured easily.
Pre-and post-vacuum sterilizers, sometimes referred to as pre-vacuum sterilizers, pump air out of the chamber before the steam enters, creating an environment that allows faster and more thorough steam penetration than gravity-displacement steam sterilizers. Pre-vacuum sterilizers also include a cycle that removes moisture, resulting in a dry instrument pack, thereby reducing chances that instruments will be contaminated.
A process called "flash steam sterilization" is a method for disinfection that is available on most steam sterilizers. Flash sterilization should only be used for instruments or other solid items that will be used immediately. To avoid contamination, instruments are not wrapped and must not be transported or stored. It is also important that the instruments are adequately cleaned before they are sterilized. Flash sterilization has been used frequently in operating rooms when changes in planned surgical procedures occur, when limited instrument inventory is available, or when instruments are dropped. Because dental sealant program staff seldom face circumstances similar to those present in operating rooms and because of the high risk for instrument contamination, flash sterilization is not recommended for school-based dental sealant programs.
All steam-under-pressure sterilizers require adequate ventilation. Recent advances in steam-under-pressure sterilizers include increased use of digital instrumentation and monitors, which need to be protected from high heat and moisture. Basic, solid-state steam-under-pressure sterilizers may be more durable and reliable than more technologically advanced ones.
Dry-heat sterilizers. Dry-heat sterilizers employ high temperatures to destroy microorganisms. These sterilizers are considered effective and safe for metal instruments because the process does not cause rust or corrosion. There are two kinds of dry heat sterilizers: (1) the traditional "toaster oven" style, which take 1 hour to sterilize instruments, and (2) the COX Dry Heat Sterilizer, which can sterilize instruments in 6 minutes.
Selecting a sterilizer. In selecting a sterilizer, school-based dental sealant program directors should consider the following factors:
- Size. Smaller units cannot sterilize as many instruments in a single cycle as larger units can.
- Portability. All of the sterilizers described in this section are available in a tabletop form, which makes transport from site to site easier. Weight and size should be considered, especially if dental sealant program staff members move the equipment from site to site.
- Distilled water requirements. All steam-under-pressure-sterilizers require distilled water, which has to be carried and must be available on a daily basis. Liquids are heavy, and they spill easily.
- Cycle time (all the steps a sterilizer must go through to sterilize a load). In most instances, sterilizers with short cycles allow for more efficient use of time because staff members don't have to wait at the end of a day for a long cycle to run. Likewise, on moving days, short cycles allow for sterilizing to be completed and the equipment cooled down before it has to be moved.
Ultrasonic Cleaner
All dental instruments should be decontaminated before they are sterilized. The ultrasonic cleaner is an effective tool for removing blood, saliva, and debris from dental materials before sterilization. Size, weight, and cost are all considerations in selecting an ultrasonic cleaner.
Other Equipment
In addition to budgeting for the equipment listed above, school-based dental sealant programs should also budget for the following items, as needed:
- If light-cured sealant material is used, curing lights are needed.
variety of containers are required for storing and moving supplies
and equipment. Eighteen-gallon storage containers are durable and
can double as counter space.
Figure 4.18. Storage Units Double as Counters. Courtesy of the Cincinnati Department of Health.
Figure 4.19. Storage Units Double as Counters. Courtesy of the Cincinnati Department of Health.
- Dollies or carts are helpful in moving portable equipment into
and out of schools.
- Because outlets are not always conveniently located, electrical
outlet strips with circuit breakers and heavy-duty extension cords
are important. In older school buildings, long extension cords
are sometimes necessary to plug equipment into outlets on different
circuits to avoid overloading electrical systems.
Figure 4.21. Dollies That Convert to Carts Are Useful in Moving Equipment. Courtesy of the Cincinnati Department of Health.
Figure 4.22. Dollies That Convert to Carts Are Useful in Moving Equipment. Courtesy of the Cincinnati Department of Health.
Table 4.1 shows the approximate cost of equipment needed to start a school-based dental sealant program using average 2007 retail equipment costs. The table does not include "other" expenses (e.g., cotton roll holders, mirrors):
|Table 4.1. Approximate Cost of Equipment Needed to Start a School-Based Dental Sealant Program
|First Operatory
|Second Operatory
|Low Estimate ($)
|High Estimate ($)
|Low Estimate ($)
|High Estimate ($)
|Air compressor
|Dental chair
|Dental light
|Dental hygienist stool
|Assistant stool
|Ultrasonic cleaner
|* $4,811.00
|* $11,920.00
Grand totals for first and second operatories
|Low Estimate
|High Estimate
|* The cost per operatory is lower in two-operatory programs because only one sterilizer and one ultrasonic cleaner are needed.
Number of Operatories Needed
Assuming that a school-based dental sealant program is to operate 6 hours a day for 5 days a week during the school year, the number of operatories needed can be determined by estimating the participation rate according to the total number of students eligible for the program. Although participation rates vary, in many programs approximately 50 percent of students eligible for the program actually participate. Given the parameters described previously, one operatory can serve 3,300 to 3,500 students. Based on a participation rate of 50 percent, approximately 1,650 to 1,750 students will actually receive dental sealants. With two operatories, 3,300 to 3,500 students will receive dental sealants. This information is useful for estimating the number of operatories needed to reach all participating students enrolled in a school district during a single school year.
Selecting Portable Dental Equipment
Regardless of the purchasing process a school-based dental sealant program is required to follow, it is important to determine which brand and model of each piece of equipment best meets the program's needs.
Some dental manufacturers sell directly to programs, and some distribute equipment through dental suppliers. All dental manufacturers publish a manufacturer's recommended retail price, which includes an established profit margin for the manufacturer, and, when appropriate, for the dental supplier. Also, some manufacturers publish discounted institutional prices for government and nonprofit agencies.
All retail prices should be considered negotiable. Institutional prices may be negotiable depending on the volume of the purchase and the profit margin the manufacturer has established.
It may be preferable to purchase as many pieces of equipment as possible from a single manufacturer. Equipment will then be standardized and interoperable, and it can be calibrated before it is shipped to the program (e.g., the dental unit's air pressure can be properly adjusted).
Some programs are required to request formal bids from prospective vendors. If a program's purchasing requirements do not allow it to specify manufacturer and model, then the request for bids should detail the equipment specifications (e.g., size, weight, horsepower, foot candles, portability), as specifically as possible. Otherwise, program administrators may be forced to purchase from the manufacturer that provided the lowest bid, even though the equipment does not meet program needs.
Preparing Equipment for Use
Before portable dental equipment is moved into a school-based dental sealant program, administrators should allot time to prepare the equipment for use. The equipment should be unpacked, and program administrators should read all manuals and instructions.
The dental unit and compressor will need to be adjusted to work with the proper amount of air pressure. In some instances, quick-disconnect fittings will need to be installed on the compressor hose and dental unit. A service technician from a local dental supply company can calibrate equipment and assist with any adjustments. If no local dental supply companies are available, program administrators should consult the manufacturer. In some instances, manufacturer representatives can train staff to set up, use, and maintain the equipment.
The supplies a school-based dental sealant program needs depend upon the method of sealant application selected and program administrators' and staff's preferences. Table 4.2 provides a list of supply categories that should be considered when making purchases:
Table 4.2. School-Based Dental Sealant Program Supplies
Staff and Student Protection
Student Treatment
Sterilization and Disinfection
Additional Supplies
The cost of purchasing durable equipment (e.g., mouth mirrors, explorers, cotton roll holders, trash cans, dishpans, extension cords, tray tables) listed in the preceding table is approximately $3,000 to $5,000 using 2009 average retail prices. The annual cost of infection control and supplies using 2009 average retail prices is approximately $25,000.
Selecting Dental Sealant Materials
Many manufacturers produce a variety of dental sealant materials. When selecting the dental sealant material for use in a school-based dental sealant program, program administrators should look for cost-effective materials that have prolonged retention properties, have low solubility in the oral environment, and are simple to apply. The type of sealants, bonding agents, and enamel etchants should also be considered carefully.
Type of Sealants
The most commonly used sealant materials are resins. They include filled, unfilled, and fluoride-releasing filled cyanocrylates; polyurethane resins; and bisphenol-A-glycidyl (bis GMA resins). In terms of retention and effectiveness, one resin type does not stand out over the others. Filled resins should not be used in school-based dental sealant programs because they do not abrade rapidly, requiring adjustments to be made to the occlusion after they are placed.1 Under most state practice acts, a dentist is the only oral health professional allowed to perform this procedure. Occlusal adjustments also require the use of a handpiece. These requirements increase the school-based program's equipment and operating costs.
There has been an increased interest in the use of glass ionomer cements (GICs) as sealant materials because they release fluoride that may be an aid in delaying the caries process and because they can be used in fields that are difficult to keep dry (e.g., partially erupted occlusal surfaces). GICs' retention rates are lower than rates for resin-based sealants, and GICs require frequent monitoring and reapplication.1 In school-based settings the added time needed to monitor and reapply GICs reduces efficacy and adds to the programs operating costs. For this reason they are not recommnded for use in school-based dental sealant programs.
Bonding Agents
Research on the placement of bonding agents or primers prior to sealant placement has shown improved retention rates, particularly in the buccal pits and lingual grooves.3 The use of a bonding agent, however, adds a step to the application process. This involves applying a bonding agent layer to the tooth surface and then air thinning this layer before the sealant can be placed.
Enamel Etchants
The usual acid used for enamel etching is 37 percent phosphoric acid. Acceptable bonding is obtained if the etchant is in contact with clean enamel for 15 to 20 seconds. Topical fluoride treatments can be applied before sealants are placed without impairing the sealant's retention.
Other factors to consider when selecting dental sealant materials include the following:
- Whether to use light-cured or self-cured dental sealants. Self-cured sealants come in two parts that are mixed to begin the polymerization process. Setting time can vary from 60 to 90 seconds, and the warmer the temperature, the more quickly the sealants will set. Light-cured sealants harden when exposed to a curing light. An obvious advantage of light-cured sealants is that they allow for increased working time. However, if light-cured sealants are used, a light must be purchased. Self-cured sealants can usually be applied more quickly by using a quadrant or half-mouth technique. This way, all the sealants can cure simultaneously instead of individually.
- Whether to use clear or colored dental sealants. Sealants can be clear, tinted, or opaque; some sealant material is tinted when it is applied and changes to an opaque color after it has set. Tinted or opaque sealants are easier to evaluate than clear ones during retention checks.
Storing Supplies
Since school-based dental sealant programs cannot carry large volumes of supplies from school to school, a central storage location is needed. Supplies are sent to the program from central storage weekly. For programs located in rural areas, supplies can be shipped directly to the home of a staff member. Stored supplies should be kept off the floor on palettes or shelves.
Estimated Cost of Supplies
Supply costs vary among programs because each program operates differently, selects different supplies, and uses different purchasing processes. When planning a program, however, an estimate of supply costs is helpful. For example, a program in Ohio examined 4,000 students per year from 2003 to 2006 and placed about 20,000 dental sealants on 3,600 students per year. Supply costs averaged $20,000 per year over the 3 years. Supply costs, therefore, were approximately $5.50 per student per year during this period.
- Simonsen RJ. 2002. Pit and fissure sealants: Review of the literature. Pediatric Dentistry 24(5):393-414. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/12412954.
- Joskow R, Barr DB, Barr JR, Calafat AM, Needham LL, Rubin C. 2006. Exposure to bisphenol A from bis-glycidyl dimethacrylate-based dental sealants. Journal of the American Dental Association. 137(3):353–362. http://jada.ada.org/content/137/3/353.full.
- Fiegal RJ, Musherure P, Gillespie B, Levy-Polack, Quelhas I, Hebling J. 2000. Improved sealant retention with bonding agents: A clinical study of two-bottle and single-bottle systems. Journal of Dental Research 79(11):1850-1856. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11145354.


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City dwellers, salt hair,
Wet dress, sea waves,
Hand-carved horses and band organ.
A man remembers Brooklyn, 1945,
Her smile, the delicate park.
I found the iris pressed inside a book
Filled with fading words in a language
Neither of us understood, the same iris
I gave you and you kept in your hair
Before its blossom began to wither,
Its whisperish purple turned hollow black.
How welcome it is to find the flower
Blooming again always inside this book
I have never read yet understand, simply
By its weight. It is good to know
Some things are perennial; regardless
Of weather, and no matter how swiftly
They flourish, the strong buds cluster,
Eager to effloresce. We can wear them
Easy as gestures, as small garlands
Of tears prospering in our eyes.
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PUKALANI — Shanlin Harris and Michael Fujimoto are engaged to be married in March 2009 on Maui.
The bride-to-be is the daughter of Richard and Sheri Harris of Pukalani. She graduated from King Kekaulike High School in 2005 and is majoring in nursing at the Community Colleges of Southern Nevada. She also works part time as a bookkeeper and office clerk for a supermarket.
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COP The Recruit Review
C.O.P. The Recruit makes you appreciate, if indeed it further needed your appreciation, the true worth of Chinatown Wars.
The first thing I do in C.O.P. The Recruit is commandeer my landlady's car and drive all the way to the top of New Jersey. On the way, I try to run over as many pedestrians as I can. The people of New York are incredibly nimble, it seems, and are particularly skilled at jumping out of harm's way at the last second. Eventually, the health bar on my poor landlady's car runs dry - the result of too many crashes into other vehicles, invulnerable trees and fences - and it explodes.
Game over, try again. Now, I act like a law abiding citizen and head towards the City Control Division HQ. I drive through a tunnel and emerge in Manhattan. Cars look like ramps until they're right in front of me - an effect that is not particularly conducive to safe driving. There was a reason why I failed to run anyone over back in New Jersey: You can't. Try as you might, pedestrians will always dodge out of the way. Their screams of terror aren't the result of excruciating pain, but from performing God-like athleticism. But the graphics are great: The draw distance is impressive, there are lots of people and cars going about their business, and the city sounds convincingly loud. Somehow, developer VD Dev has managed to recreate what feels like a huge city in 3D on the Nintendo DS.
It is in Manhattan, though, that I discover sacrifices have been made. My car won't leave the road. It can veer off course, as you'd expect of an open world game, but the tires won't lift upwards. No matter how fast I drive, no matter how hard I hit something, I can't get the bugger to fly. Oh, C.O.P. The Recruit, you're ruining my fun. Inside the precinct, I'm on foot. Who am I? Why am I here? I have no idea. The game isn't bothering to explain anything. Oh well, on I go. Who needs narrative when you've got a waypoint?
It turns out that I'm Dan Miles, the recruit. Lieutenant Strickland isn't happy. I'm late. No bother. On foot, the camera shows the action from a typical third-person perspective, with the camera above and behind good old Dan. It's another impressive graphical accomplishment for the DS, and the precinct itself is well detailed, too. But there's a problem. I can run using the d-pad - and that's fine. Moving the camera with the Y and A button... yeah, that's fine too. But wait. What's this? Moving the camera forces me to stop dead in my tracks. Why? WHY?
Captain Gilroy is glad to have me on board, but he has no time for chit chat. Someone called Burnsie demonstrate the convoluted 3C, "a kind of Game Boy". It displays objectives, lets me access the directory, view the map and add waypoints via a GPS. Brad, who was supposed to be Burnsie's commanding officer, is locked up. Why? It's not explained. Outside, I jump in a police van and head to the CCD School for some firearms training. The van handles like a trolley on an ice rink pushed by a blind person with no arms. More screams as I try in vain to mow people down.
Inside, I get a gun and some ammo. Sergeant Neil teaches me how to run and gun. To ready my weapon, I need to tap the gun button on the top right corner of the touch screen. This puts me in a zoomed in third-person, over-the-shoulder view. I can still move using the d-pad, but now the targeting reticule and the camera are controlled by sliding the stylus on the bottom screen. With firing on L, it's fiddly at first, but you soon get used to it. And at least now I can move the camera as I move. This, I decide, is C.O.P. The Recruit's greatest achievement: a fully functioning, intuitive third-person shooter control system on the DS.


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by Jeff Switzer
Nationwide, voters said "yes" to Bill Clinton. Statewide, voters endorsed Gary Locke and Brad Owen for Governor and Lt. Governor, called for an end to bear baiting, turned down charter schools and vouchers, said "no" to a push for term limits and "no" to slot machines on Indian lands.
Regionally, voters in King and Snohomish Counties said "yes" to the $3.9 billion regional transit plan, and King County approved redistricting every ten years rather than every five, and approved electing the sheriff.
The only local change was in the 1st Legislative District, where Democrat Al O'Brien edged Tim Olsen for Ian Elliot's vacant seat. Incumbents Mike Sherstad and Rosemary McAuliffe were re-elected, as were 45th District representatives Kathy Lambert and Bill Backlund, Congressman Rick White, and Congresswoman Jennifer Dunn.
Woodinville City Councilmember Lucy DeYoung lost her bid for the State Treasurer's seat to Democrat Mike Murphy, though she garnered 732,266 votes statewide and beat Murphy in 10 counties.
These results reflect totals as of Friday afternoon, Nov. 8.
Regional Transit Plan
King County vote
316,703; 59.70 percent
213,790; 40.30 percent
Snohomish County vote
55,076, 55.11 percent
44,849, 44.88 percent
King County
Charter Amendment 1 (redistricting every 10 years)
274,073; 52.93 percent
243,766; 47.07 percent
Charter Amendment 2 (elected sheriff)
311,621; 57 percent
235,072; 43 percent
State Treasurer
Mike Murphy (D): 944,886; 56.3 percent
Lucy DeYoung (R): 732,266; 43.7 percent
First Congressional District
Rick White (R): 106,372; 52.1 percent
Jeff Coopersmith (D): 97,711; 47.9 percent
Eighth Congressional District
Jennifer Dunn (R): 124,559; 63.6 percent
Dave Little (D): 71,232; 36.4 percent
1st Legislative District
Rosemary McAuliffe (D): 19,744; 54.8 percent
Ian Elliot (R): 16,275; 45.2 percent
Rep. Pos. 1
Al O'Brien (D): 18,035; 52.9 percent
Tim Olsen (R): 16,035; 47.1 percent
Rep. Pos. 2
Mike Sherstad (R): 17,255; 50.6 percent
Judy J. Janes (D): 16,856; 49.4 percent
44th Legislative District
Rep. Pos. 1
Dave Schmidt (R): 18,199; 54.2 percent
Kent Hanson (D): 15,387; 45.8 percent
Rep. Pos. 2
Bill Thompson (R): 17,474; 52.6 percent
Jerry Dickson (D): 15,005; 45.2 percent
Frederick T. Gray (NLP): 715
45th Legislative District
Rep. Pos. 1
Kathy Lambert (R): 22,128; 59.74 percent
Trina Good (D): 14,913; 40.26 percent
Rep. Pos. 2
Bill Backlund (R): 18,755; 52.2 percent
Dave Asher (D): 16,885; 47.38 percent
Statewide Initiatives
I-655 (end bear baiting)
63.2 percent
36.8 percent
I-670 (term limits and ballots)
54.8 percent
45.2 percent
I-671 (electronic gaming on Indian lands)
55.8 percent
44.2 percent
I-173 (school vouchers)
64.7 percent
35.3 percent
I-177 (charter schools)
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The Wine-Storage Solution
Forget 'The Right Way' -- Just Store it Your Way; The Signs of Wine Abuse
It's a question we're asked a lot. Just the other day, it came from John Bartholomew of Dakota Dunes, S.D.: "What is the optimum storage temperature for my wine? An unfinished portion of my basement rarely gets over 70 degrees. Should I still buy a cooler for our wine?"
First, here's the simple, and best, answer -- the one we always give: Unless you have a large collection of fine wines that you're planning to cellar for many years, you'll be fine if you put your wine in a dark, largely undisturbed place with a moderate, fairly constant temperature. The bottom of a closet is fine. Keep this in mind, from a 1934 book called "Wines: How, When, and What to Serve": "No sharing of a coal bin, a kitchen, or a wareroom will do." No coal bins!
Really, it's important not to obsess about wine storage. We think hyper-concern over "proper" storage makes people nervous about buying wine. Relax. One thing we've learned over the years is that wine is much tougher than people give it credit for, and this is brought home anew every year after Open That Bottle Night, when we hear from so many people who drink bottles that "should" have gone bad years ago. Among the many notes we received along these lines this year was this one from Kathy Quayle Webber of Plandome, N.Y., who wrote us about a 1978 Cabernet Sauvignon from Sterling Vineyards in California:
"I had bought a case in the early '80s and have moved a couple of times with it, but found a few years ago I still had four bottles. Over the years they have been on their side, upside-down, flat, right-side-up, in dampness, in heat, in cold, all over the planet. When I knew we were having dinner, I discussed it with a friend of mine who suggested the wine might not still be good and he would check with his friend, a wine guru. Of course, he came back and said, 'Sorry, don't count on it. You better have a backup.' I spent about $150 on backups. We poured the bottles of Sterling into pitchers and strained them of all residue. Everyone agreed they were 'like velvet.' No one could remember ever having tasted anything better. The next night we had the expensive backups -- hardly drinkable. I told my friend to tell his wine guru friend to stay in Wall Street instead of giving wine advice."
Nothing's 'Perfect'
It's impossible to give definitive advice about "perfect" storage conditions, both because it's a controversial topic -- it's the kind of thing wine geeks can argue about all day -- and because there are so many factors involved, including the wine itself, of course. A great majority of the wines that most of us drink every day -- Pinot Grigio, Beaujolais, many lower-priced Merlots and Chardonnays, for instance -- are meant to be drunk right away anyway. For wines we might want to keep around a while, this is critical: Barring true abuse -- bright sunlight, very high temperatures and so on -- the issue isn't that a wine will quickly turn to vinegar if it's not kept in cellar-like conditions, but rather that it will age more quickly than it otherwise would. In other words, that bottle of Bordeaux might be at its peak in 2015 instead of 2020. Does that worry you?
For years, we simply kept our wines in racks on the floor, away from direct light and heat. We drank them long before they could be harmed, and we really liked them there because we enjoyed looking at them. We didn't think of wine as something to be bought and put away. It was a part of our everyday life and our household, an omnipresent adventure beckoning in plain sight.
There are many myths surrounding wine storage, some perpetrated by the wine-storage industry, some by historical accident and some by people with state-of-the-art systems who feel that their hardware proves their credentials as oenophiles. For a marvelously provocative, myth-busting look at all of this, check out Matt Kramer's book, "Making Sense of Wine." Among his conclusions: "What constitutes undesirable high heat really begins at about 70 degrees." (The emphasis is his.) But here's the most important point of all: Your biggest concern about wine storage shouldn't be about the wine; it should be about you. Here's what we mean by that.
Our country cabin has radiant heat from the concrete floors (when it works) and no air conditioning. It is a Usonian home in a community designed by Frank Lloyd Wright, which means the house is at one with nature -- and natural temperatures. Dramatic fluctuations in temperature aren't a good thing for wine and, of course, we do have very fine wines that we expect to keep for many years. So we bought a wine cooler. It holds about 200 bottles, and we keep it at about 55 degrees. It works fine. On rare nights off from the column, when we're drinking our special wines, this is where the wines most often come from. (We don't recommend any one brand or kind of cooler over another. We bought ours simply because the company was located nearby.)
Keeping Things Cool
In our Manhattan apartment, we have a wine cellar, of sorts, that was built into a closet. It has individual slots for more than 700 bottles. It is not climate-controlled, but because of its placement in the apartment, it keeps a fairly constant temperature somewhere around 65, though the wines nearer the top of the closet are probably routinely warmer.
Given a choice, we prefer the Manhattan closet, hands-down, even though its conditions are far less ideal. Why? Because the wine cooler in the country is like a refrigerator, with the wines on big shelves. We open the door, peer in and try to figure out what the heck is in there. It probably works best for people who mostly buy cases of the same wine. On the other hand, we can walk into the Manhattan closet. We keep American wines on the left -- Cabernet in a couple of rows, Pinot in the next and so on -- drinkables on the far right, dessert wines straight ahead. The little closet is pretty; it has a riot of colors from the necks of the bottles, a diverse collection of old friends and new discoveries. We can easily and gently pull out several bottles to look at them, enjoying the tastes and memories they evoke. We can tell, from a glance, when we're short on Burgundy. We can stand in that little closet and travel all over the world, and as far back in time as our memories allow.
Emphasizing Enjoyment
If you are going to have wine storage, we think the joy we get out of our little closet is worth keeping in mind. The question isn't what is best for the wine, but what is best for your enjoyment of the wine. And that brings us to another point. In our Manhattan apartment, we also have a tiny wine cooler that holds just 17 bottles and cost less than $200. Why have a wine cooler that holds just a few bottles? Because it keeps wine at around 55 degrees, and that's the temperature where we most enjoy both reds and whites. It's also small enough that we can never lose sight of what's in there, and it fits discreetly in our tiny apartment, not an unimportant consideration. We can put our wines for, say, a few days of blind tastings in it, pull a few out every day -- and replace them -- and they'll be the perfect temperature for us. Ditto for some of our lesser treasures that we plan to drink soon. It's not about how best to keep the wine; it's about how we like to drink it.
Our overall general advice is not to worry about storage. Buy a case of wine, put it in a closet and enjoy it. If you're thinking about doing something more complex and expensive than that, all sorts of companies sell wine units these days, from coolers to massive built-ins. Wine magazines are full of ads for them. Two places to look are wineenthusiast.com and iwawine.com, because they are big players in the field and their offerings will give you some ideas about what is out there and how much it all costs.
One more thing: Another question we're asked all the time is a kind of follow-up. OK, I have a wine cellar; now, how do I stock it? There's this sense that, if you're "serious" about wine, you must go out and buy a case of Bordeaux, two cases of Burgundy, six bottles of Port and so on. Again, relax. Let this happen organically. When you have a wine you like, buy another bottle of that and put it in the cellar. If you have a wine that really seems young to you -- maybe it tastes hard and tight, or it makes your mouth pucker -- buy two more. Before you know it, your cellar will be filled -- and it will be filled with wines really worth collecting: ones you enjoy.
- You can contact us at firstname.lastname@example.com and read much more about wine in our book "The Wall Street Journal Guide to Wine: New and Improved."
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Dorothy J. Gaiter and John Brecher write "Tastings," the weekly wine column of The Wall Street Journal. They are also the authors of "Love by the Glass: Tasting Notes from a Marriage," and "The Wall Street Journal Guide to Wine."
Ms. Gaiter and Mr. Brecher have been married since 1979. Ms. Gaiter was a national reporter and editor covering issues of race for the Journal from 1990 to 2000. Mr. Brecher was Page One Editor of the Journal from 1992 to 2000. They began writing "Tastings" in 1998 and became full-time wine columnists in 2002.
They also are the authors of "Love by the Glass: Tasting Notes from a Marriage" and "The Wall Street Journal Guide to Wine." A complete revision of that book, called "The New and Improved Wall Street Journal Guide to Wine," was published in September 2002.


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|Posted: December 9, 2011
|I did well in college. I studied hard and got good grades. My degree helped me to attain a job at the zoo in the city. It was always a dream of mine to be able to study or work with animals. At first, I wanted to do some kind of research work but soon changed my mind. I did not want to travel all around the world. I figured the animals right here could us my expertise.
In my freshman year, I met someone. His name was Ethan and he was studying real estate. His dream was to start his own business and eventually work with only selling the most expensive and luxurious homes. He was very handsome and I noticed him right away. He of course didn't even know I existed. Eventually, my friends managed to get us together at a party one night. We struck up a conversation and discovered we had some things in common. He was fascinated by my choice of career. Sometimes I got the feeling he was just humoring me. We went out on a few double dates and then ventured off on our own. We were good together. Was it love at first sight? I wouldn't say so but then again, that was an uncommon occurrence. Still, we got along well and eventually became serious. He was my first and I thought he had all the answers to the universe. I loved him for all his good things and quirks. He tolerated my country bumpkin ways. We were opposites for sure. Ethan grew up in the city. His childhood was spent playing in the concrete jungle, as I like to tease him. He knew nothing of farming or nature. The only animals he saw growing up were pigeons or the ones in the zoo. We taught each other a lot about our different backgrounds. I can honestly say that neither of us envied the other. We were proud of where we were from. We both also had very different ideas of our futures. Still, that did not stop us from having a very serious relationship.
The day we graduated, while we were still in our cap and gown, he gave me a promise ring. He pledged his love for me and promised to one day ask me to marry him. I was head over heels in love and immediately said yes. We agreed to get our careers established before making such a commitment to each other. I totally agreed with the idea. Life just couldn't get any better than this.
And so, we both remained in the city. I found myself a job at the zoo, though not what I had intended. Cleaning reptile cages was far from my dream job but hey, it was a step in the right direction. Ethan began his career working for a local real estate agent, filing paperwork and getting to know the ins and outs of the business. When we weren't working, we were together. We loved each other very much and missed each other when we were apart. That's why we decided to move in together. We got a little apartment that was close enough to both our jobs. We fell into a routine where we shared breakfast every morning before heading off to work. In the evening, we came back together for dinner and the weekends we were inseparable. We had our friends and most all of them got along, some more than others. Ethan's best friend and my dorm roommate ended up getting married. We still laugh at them because they hated each other when they first met.
The first summer, after Ethan gave me the ring, we decided to meet the parents. His folks lived in a big suburban home on the outskirts of the city. It was very intimidating at first. This place looked like some sort of mini mansion. There was a pool, stables that held horses and a separate garage with his dad's prized vintage car collection. The house was on a lake so they had a big luxury boat. There was a lot more but I couldn't focus. I really felt out of place and a little hesitant. Ethan did what he could to make me feel at ease. It made me feel really good to have him by my side. His folks were nice but a little stuffy. I guess money does that to some people. Overall, it was a nice visit, though a place I wouldn't want to go too often.
Next, we were going to my country home. Now, some of you might think I was embarrassed to show Ethan where I grew up. My house was nothing like his. It was very old and worn looking. Paint was chipping from the wood siding. Some of the eaves were buckling and breaking. The front porch railing bowed in places. But this is what gave my childhood home character. To me it was not worn but lived in. It was not a fancy looking museum piece but rather a well-used piece of history. I loved my home and I was very proud of it. Ethan picked up on my emotional feelings for this place and supported me. If he ever felt out of place, he did not show it. My dad was very welcoming. I noticed for the first time, how worn and tired he looked. Farm life had been tough on him since Mother died and I went away. He had to hire help and there was always stress with the different workers. Usually they were young boys fresh out of high school who thought farm life was easy. After only a few months, they quit. Still, my dad managed on his own quite well. I must admit, I felt guilty for not being there to help. Dad always managed to make me feel better about my choice, saying it was the right thing for me to do. I could tell he still missed my mother very much. I think it is what led to his increased aging. I worried for him.
Everything went well. Ethan and Dad got along great. They spent a lot of time looking at his collection of old tractors and farm equipment. Ethan said it could bring him in some money should he ever decided to sell it. They were considered collectible to some. Dad just laughed and said no one would want that old beat up junk. It had some sentimental value in it being that some things belonged to his family for generations.
One evening I decided to take Ethan to visit my mother's grave. I spoke to her tombstone as if she were sitting right there. I told her how much I love him and that we planned to marry in the near future. Ethan was very sweet as he walked off to pick some wildflowers and laid them on her resting place. It was the first time in many years that I cried for her.
I took him to the pond and told him stories of my youth. I loved Ethan and trusted him. I was very close to telling him about my secret friend. I felt if we were to marry, there should be no secrets between us. Something stopped me though. I don't know if I was afraid that he wouldn't believe me or if I still doubted myself. I decided to keep my secret a little longer.
Next, I took Ethan to my old tree house. It was still in good shape. It almost looked as if someone was taking care of it. I figured Dad gave us some of his good wood that lasted for years. Why the paint wasn't peeling was a mystery. We only ever painted it once and it still looked pretty good, almost like new. We climbed up the steps and up through the floor. I had brought some blankets and a bottle of wine. We laid everything out, drank wine from the bottle, since I forgot glasses, and forgot about life outside the tree house. Ethan undressed me slowly, taking his time as his hands brushed along my body. I did the same for him. Soon we found ourselves naked and a little tipsy from the wine. We made love beneath the stars. He was slow and tender. I was anxious and wanted more. We both taught each other something that night. We came from completely different backgrounds but we meshed together so well. Where I was weak, Ethan was strong. Where he was stubborn, I was understanding. I guess it's true what they say about opposites attracting. Life was good. Everything was exactly how I pictured it to be when I was younger. I was home with my love in my arms. I imagined our children playing here and growing up here. Ethan would come to love country life. We would live happily ever after. Besides, this is my fairytale… isn't it?
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This Week at the FLEET & Beyond! —May 22, 2013
A Brief Compendium of Upcoming Events at the Reuben H Fleet Science Center in Our 40th Anniversary Year!
May 22, 2013
Reuben H Fleet Science Center 40th Anniversary logo
Educator Mary French and Youth Volunteer of the Year Ivana Diaz
Intern of the Year Catherine Hunt & MMS' Jonathan Nagtalon
Membership's Mike Conley & Adult Volunteer of the Year Janine Heim
This automaton does what I want it to!
I built this automaton myself
LEDs, batteries + fuzzy parts = digital bling
Learning how to build a simple structure
Automatons creating art
Course all laid out
Ready to roll!
Tinkering with tops
Tinkering with circuits
Tinkering supplies for your creations
Let your imagination soar in our wind tubes!
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Swimming polar bear.
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A polar bear mother protects her two 7-month cubs in Svalbard, Norway.
Shooting in glacial waters.
Polar bears on a glacial iceberg.
Polar bear taking a break.
This herd of walruses cools themselves in the Rankin Inlet of Baffin Island, Canada.
A polar bear roams in search of its next meal in Churchill, Canada.
This polar bear skates on thin ice in Svalbard, Norway.
This polar bear mother is focused on protecting her two cubs from the dangers that surround them.
A story of this mother's love and struggle for survival.
This polar bear lays low in Churchill, Canada.
Glaciers like this one in Svalbard, Norway are melting at a rapid pace.
These mountains found in Coldfoot, Alaska have seen drastic changes over the years.
Photo: Shaun MacGillivray
This mother caribou nurtures and protects her newly born calf in Coldfoot, Alaska.
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—May 22, 2013
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The time has arrived! The new look for Dartmouth.edu launched this morning, bright and early at 6 a.m. Thankfully the transition went smoothly—just one brief hiccup with images, quickly resolved. It's a privilege to belong to a team of capable, smart professionals who are as good natured at 1 and 5 a.m. as at noon!
An added bonus with this release is responsive design—the new site functions seamlessly across multiple devices. Open it up on a tablet or phone to see for yourself!
This feature adds significant technical complexity, something we hadn't planned to tackle until Phase 2. But the outstanding group in Web Services stepped up to see if they could make it happen now and pulled it off flawlessly. Did I say I work with a great team?
Today's launch is just the first step in this multi-phase effort—there is much more to come! On the horizon for Phase 2 in spring term:
- A complete overhaul of the top level of the site, with new information architecture and content
- The launch of 4 Arts & Sciences academic department sites in the new design
- Design templates to create a coherent experience for users—across multiple devices—and meet the website needs of departments
- New, upgraded utilities: institutional events calendar, digital campus map, and digital publishing platform (content management system)
This project is a complex, sustained effort that is only possible through collaboration. President Carol Folt and the senior leadership team have provided critical support and guidance. Hundreds of faculty, students, staff, alumni, and parents contributed their insights in the discovery process. Colleagues on the project team and around campus have rolled up their sleeves to achieve significant progress in a relatively short amount of time.
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Dr. Albertson reflects on her role at WCC
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thiamine (vitamin B1) (cont.)
What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before taking thiamine (Vitamin B1)?
You should not use thiamine if you have ever had an allergic reaction to it.
Ask a doctor or pharmacist if it is safe for you to take this medicine if:
To make sure you can safely receive injectable thiamine, tell your doctor if you have kidney disease.
Thiamine is not expected to harm an unborn baby. Your thiamine dose needs may be different during pregnancy. Do not take thiamine without medical advice if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant.
It is not known whether thiamine passes into breast milk. Your dose needs may be different while you are nursing. Do not take thiamine without medical advice if you are breast-feeding a baby.
How should I take thiamine (Vitamin B1)?
Use exactly as directed on the label, or as prescribed by your doctor. Do not use in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended.
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Do not use the injectable medication if it has changed colors or has particles in it. Call your doctor for a new prescription.
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Ask the Expert: Opportunities for Education Reform
Where are the opportunities for education reform in the coming year? What is President Obama doing on education reform in his Fiscal Year 2011 budget? Why invest in new types of education funding now?
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- An Opportunity for Education Reform: A Look at Fiscal Year 2011 Education Appropriations
- Status Quo vs. Innovation: How Will Congress Choose to Invest in Our Schools?
- Recruit, Train, and Retain: Congressional Appropriations Offer an Opportunity to Improve Access to Great Teachers and Leaders
- Steady as She Goes: The Case for Maintaining Title I Funding at Current Levels for Fiscal Year 2011
- i3 Brings Innovation to Education: Congress Should Appropriate Additional Funds to the Investing in Innovation Fund
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I would like MM to do something like tesla and have the CEO say st that will reassure investors bc this stock looks dead the last 2 days. Would hate to see it dip below 9 before earnings
You need to chill, speed. Stock is acting like a champ ... just some quiet days, some back fill, after the impressive break of the 9 resistance. 200K shares trade today so = meaningless. Market has had its thumb up its #$%$. Summer is typically slow for the markets. Personally, I think we will do something TSLA-like, but there is NO reason for PP to say anything at this point. If it dips below 9, it should do so on minor vol and be back above 9 in no time.
you know what they say about stocks, they take the stairs up & the elevator down... I agree with you stock is acting normally and we are slowly rising. I have my new purchase orders in at 9 and if it dips more I will be buying. This stock needs to maintain growth and if they can surprise on upside confidence and share price will rise. The stock is a diamond in ruff comparison and those able to identify this will benefit. I said the same thing when Bac was selling at 6 nobody and Cramer was against it. You have to do your own due diligence and place your buys. When MM recovers and Cramer comes back full force the share price will be high.
Sentiment: Strong Buy


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I'm Not There, I'm Gone
I'll be on the road for a few days. I'm not entirely sure where I'm going, or what my connectivity will be when I get there. I may be blogging like a house afire in the coming week, or I may be as silent as the tomb. In any case, I hope you dwindling few who still read the blog will keep checking in while I'm gone.
And if by chance the notion takes you to shuck some shekels our way -- but only after giving to more worthy causes, such as this one we noted the other day, or the multitude of people and organizations out there doing good in the world -- then our depleted coffers would certainly appreciate it.
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The end is almost near. The end of football season, which for in some households brings tears of joy and sadness plus the end of the Captain Morgan #CaptainsTable challenge.
For the last three months I've brought you rum spiked cocktails, breakfast and dessert. This time I felt it was time for something on the savory side and with our theme of Super Bowl foods, I just had to make wings. What is Super Bowl Sunday without a giant batch of wings anyway? Am I right?
I was originally thinking of a tropical take on wings. Rum evokes a sense of warmth, paradise, vacation, mojitos. . .As I was running ideas by Braden he said make them pirate wings, hot, hotter and hotterrrrrrr, arrrrrrgh!!! (Okay I admit I added the arrrgh in, not him).
I loved it! Rum = pirates. Duh.
Plus spicy food makes you sweat and we can all do with a little bit of heat in during this polar vortex.
Now I'm the last person in the world to serve spicy food to. I just don't have the palate for it, but these wings strike the perfect balance between heat and sweet. Not to mention a rum spiked lime yogurt sauce to help cool your mouth down while it's on fire.
- 2½lbs chicken wings
- kosher salt
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- ½ cup sriracha
- ¼ cup honey
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 2 tablespoon Captain Morgan Original Spiced Rum
- 2 scallions, chopped green parts only
- ½ cup low-fat greek yogurt
- juice from ½ lime
- ½ tablespoon Captain Morgan Original Spiced Rum
- ½ tablespoon chopped scallion
- Heat your oven to 425 degrees and line a large rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil. Place a rack on top of the baking sheet and line the chicken wings on the rack making sure they do not overlap. Season with kosher salt
- Bake the wings for 45 minutes, flipping halfway through. You want the wings to be completely cooked through and the skin brown and crispy.
- While the wings are cooking, in a small saucepan over medium heat melt the butter and stir in the sriracha, honey and soy sauce.
- Cook the sauce for 3-4 minutes or until the honey has dissolved and the sauce starts to thicken slightly. Remove from heat and stir in the rum.
- Transfer the sauce to a large mixing bowl. Once the wings are completely cooked, place half the wings in the mixing bowl and toss with the sauce to coat completely. Remove and repeat with remaining wings.
- In a small bowl, mix together the yogurt, lime juice, rum and scallion.
- Serve the wings immediately with chopped scallion on top and the dipping sauce on the side.
With it being our last #CaptainsTable challenge recipe one more reminder that every time the #CaptainsTable hashtag is used over social media $1 will be donated to WhyHunger. So please share the love and submit some of your favorite Captain Morgan recipes too using the hashtag. Feel free to check out ideas on their Facebook and Pinterest pages.


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This golden library in Copenhagen by architects COBE and Transform is meant to resemble a pile of books (+ slideshow). More »
Tag: libraries
The Library by COBE
Alphabet Library
by Stephane Hof
For those readers who asked to see more interiors from Zaha Hadid's Pierres Vives government building in Montpellier, here's a reading room lined with glowing bookcases by architect Stephane Hof (+ slideshow). More »
Movie: Canada Water Library
by CZWG
Movie: architect Piers Gough of CZWG and structural engineer Hanif Kara explain their design for Canada Water Library, a bronzed, hexagonal building on a constrained site in south London, in this movie by filmmakers Living Projects. More »
Vennesla Library and Cultural Centre
by Helen & Hard Architects
Chunky wooden ribs bend around the walls and ceiling of this library in Norway by Helen & Hard Architects and integrate lighting, bookshelves and seating. More »
Clapham Library by
Studio Egret West
This library by London architects Studio Egret West looks like a row of books (+ slideshow). More »
The William O. Lockridge/Bellevue Library
by Adjaye Associates
The second of two new libraries in Washington DC by architects Adjaye Associates comprises grey concrete blocks with yellow timber fins. More »
The Francis Gregory Library
by Adjaye Associates
A chequered facade of timber and glass surrounds one of two new neighbourhood libraries by Adjaye Associates to open in Washington DC. More »
Princeton University Julian Street Library
by Joel Sanders
New York architect Joel Sanders has overhauled a library at Princeton University by installing interactive technology and colour-coded study areas (+ slideshow). More »
New Pinterest board: libraries
We've just added a new board to Pinterest compiling all the best photos of libraries from the pages of Dezeen. We now have over 2000 followers on Pinterest – join in here.
The Hive by Feilden Clegg
Bradley Studios
Slideshow: just like the museum we published yesterday, this library in Worcester, England, by architects Feilden Clegg Bradley Studios is covered with shimmering squares of golden metal. More »
Taltal Public Library by Murúa-Valenzuela
Daylight floods into the reading rooms of this Chilean library though the high level windows of faceted ventilation stacks. More »
Canada Water Library by CZWG
Nam June Paik Library by N H D M
The public library for an arts centre in South Korea is condensed into a cube at the centre of a room. More »
Médiathèque Corbie by Béal & Blanckaert
Paris architects Béal & Blanckaert have completed a Corten-clad library in the grounds of a monastery in northern France (photos by Julien Lanoo). More »
Carlos Santamaría Centre by JAAM
Photographer Iñigo Bujedo Aguirre has sent us these photographs of a curved concrete library in San Sebastian with a narrow courtyard driven through its centre. More »
Liyuan Library by Li Xiaodong
Architect Li Xiaodong has completed a library in China that's covered in firewood. More »
Regional Library and Knowledge Centre
by Török és Balázs Építészeti
A mosaic rainbow of glazed ceramic tiles lines an egg-shaped dome at the heart of a library in Pécs, Hungary. More »
Médiathèque Romain Rolland by Philippe Gazeau
Criss-crossing metal beams surround a first floor reading room at a multimedia library near Paris. More »
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