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BARRE — A Waterbury teen has been accused of forcing a female relative to give and receive oral sex late last year.
Austin Hoyt, 16, pleaded not guilty to felony sexual assault without consent Thursday in Washington County criminal court in Barre. If convicted, Hoyt faces a maximum of life in prison and a $25,000 fine.
According to the Vermont State Police affidavit, Hoyt's mother, Amy Currier, told the Vermont Department for Children and Families that Hoyt had been sexually assaulting the relative, whose age was not given.
State police said the female relative told them Hoyt would come into her bedroom and tell her to take off her clothes, then would strip and lie on top of her naked.
She told state police she would comply with Hoyt's commands because she was "afraid he would hurt me" and later said he told her, "Don't tell or I'll hurt you," according to the affidavit.
The relative told state police Hoyt would touch her genitals and perform oral sex on her, police said. She also said Hoyt would instruct her to perform oral sex on him, which she did. She told state police the incidents happened four or five times.
When state police questioned Hoyt about the accusation, they said, he admitted lying naked on top of her, touching her breasts and genitals and putting his mouth on her genitals. He said she performed oral sex on him but denied asking her to do so, according to the affidavit.MORE IN This Just InMONTPELIER A new report from a commission that studied the cost, availability and quality of... Full StoryVermont fish hatchery changes focus, looks inland
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June 11th 2013
The Zero Discharge of Hazardous Chemicals Group (ZDHC Group) today released version two of the Joint Roadmap. The Roadmap defines the critical path for achieving a new standard of environmental performance for the global apparel and footwear industry. This initiative, the impact of which will reverberate well beyond the apparel and footwear industry, is led by members of the ZDHC Group – the adidas Group, C&A, Esprit, G‐Star Raw, H&M, Inditex, Jack Wolfskin, Levi Strauss & Co., Li Ning, M&S, New Balance Athletic Shoe, Inc., NIKE, Inc, PUMA SE – and a diverse group of stakeholders.
The Joint Roadmap, Version 2, presents the ZDHC Group's long term vision, interim 2015 milestones and 2020 goals. It builds on the previous Joint Roadmap document and sets out a new plan, incorporating and reflecting comments received from a wide range of stakeholders, including textile industry suppliers and associations, government agencies in Asia, Europe and the United States, nongovernmental organisations, international development organisations and the chemical industry.
" "To achieve the goal of systemic change and commercialisation of new, preferred alternative chemistries, we will need to transform the industry's manufacturing inputs and processes. This requires full collaboration amongst thousands of organisation. Good progress has been achieved thus far, and the Joint Roadmap, Version 2, lays a firm foundation for creating an apparel and footwear industry that delivers high quality products using safe chemistries."
Jessica Wollmuth, ZDHC Programme Manager "
ZDHC Group achievements in the past year include:
- Completion of chemical use and management surveys, and wastewater testing for approximately 150 analytes at 20 facilities in Bangladesh, China, India, Taiwan and Vietnam.
- Completion of a chemical inventory that is the most complete, publicly available compilation of information on chemicals used in the textile industry.
- Development of training materials in English and Chinese.
- Development and delivery of training to suppliers.
- Engagement with more than 350 potential stakeholders
- Completion of system mapping, critical to the understanding of the interconnected issues, leverage points and stakeholders involved.
- Set timelines for the phase out of C8 chemistry by no later than January 1, 2015.
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maybe they might do a gaiden on the fourth explain how he met narutos mother and how he rose to be hokage.
i bet is gonna have a anime fo it
would be cool if they did that in manga first.
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Where does it say that naruto's mom is from the whirlpool country?
yes i think
I beloved that she was brought. To the village to be the 9 tails jin. He was her escort and became her friend
The First Hokage had connection with the Uzumaki Clan. In fact, Senju and Uzumaki are distant relatives.
Even the Konoha's Symbol has the Spiral in it.
This manga scan from chapter 500 says it all:
Kushina explain to Naruto that the village added the Uzumaki Clan symbol to their Uniforms as a symbol of Friendship between the Village and the Uzumaki Village.
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Where does it say that naruto's mom is from the whirlpool country?
Naruto 500 page two.
The dact trhat the main character has been wearing it like forever and that the nine tail's cloak has is branded with this
symbol simply means that the SOP6 is uzu, or if not then this clan holds a lot of importance. Really it more simply than its made out to be
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establish and maintain a predictable daily schedule, respond to your baby's needs and try to reinforce your baby's natural habits.
From birth, babies follow their internal hunger and fullness cues. They eat when they're hungry and stop eating when they're full. Experts agree that newborns should be fed on demand. This means that you breast- or bottle-feed your infant whenever he or she shows signs of hunger, rather than setting a strict schedule.
How often your baby needs to eat will depend on your baby's age and how hungry he or she is at that moment. As your newborn grows, you can try these tips:
At age 3 to 4 months, babies become more and more interested in the world
around them. Babies often
interrupt feedings by looking around, smiling, cooing, and reaching for a
parent's face. This is a normal attempt to turn feeding times into a more
social event and an opportune time for parents to interact with their babies.
It may help to feed your baby in a quiet and dimly lit room.
At age 4 to 6 months, most babies can start to eat solid foods. This complements breast milk or formula. Try to be patient as your baby experiments and learns new eating skills like chewing and using cups and utensils.
For more information about feeding, see the topics Breast-Feeding, Bottle-Feeding, and Weaning. Follow your doctor's advice on when and what to feed your baby.
Diaper changes
It's important to change your baby's diaper, because urine and stool can irritate your baby's skin.
You may be surprised at the number of diapers your newborn goes
through every day. Many newborns who are breast-fed have 5 to 10 bowel
movements a day. They may have as few as 1 or 2. After 2 weeks, breast-fed babies' bowel movements might be less frequent. Bottle-fed babies tend to have
1 or 2 fewer bowel movements a day than breast-fed babies.
Babies sometimes go 2 days or longer between bowel movements. This usually is not a problem as long as the baby seems comfortable and is healthy and growing and as long as the stools are not hard. Your newborn's bowel
movements usually will change from black to green in the first few days. Then they will change to yellow or yellowish brown by the end of the first week. Breast-fed
babies generally have more yellowish bowel movements than bottle-fed
The number of diapers a newborn wets is sometimes hard to
know, because disposable diapers work so well to wick moisture. In
general, though, your newborn will likely have at least 3 wet diapers a day for the first few days. After that, your baby will have at least 6 to 8 wet
diapers a day.
By monitoring your baby's diaper habits, you can get a sense of
whether he or she is getting enough breast milk or formula. If your baby is not
getting enough milk, he or she may act fussy and hungry, fail to produce tears
when crying, and have a dry mouth with little or no saliva. Call your doctor if your baby does not regularly produce wet or dirty diapers and
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A newborn moves between sleeping and waking during a 24-hour day. Most newborns sleep for a total of 18 hours each day, waking for short periods at
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Sleep patterns often change during the second half of the first
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Somewhere between 12 and 24 months of age, your toddler will likely
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When your child resists taking a nap, you can try
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A toddler's excitement about learning to walk and about his or her emerging
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are more eager to practice new skills than to sleep. You may want to try some
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Are Birth Control Pills Right for Me?
Here are some of the most common questions we hear women ask about the pill. We hope you find the answers helpful.
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What Are Birth Control Pills?
Birth control pills are a kind of medication that women can take daily to prevent pregnancy. They are also sometimes called "the pill" or oral contraception.
How Do Birth Control Pills Work?
It's pretty common for people to be confused about how birth control pills work. Here's what it boils down to: birth control pills are made of hormones. Hormones are chemicals made in our bodies. They control how different parts of our bodies work.
Some birth control pills contain two hormones — estrogen and progestin. These are called combination pills. Some are progestin-only pills. Most women on the pill take combination pills.
The hormones in the pill work by
- Keeping eggs from leaving the ovaries. Pregnancy cannot happen if there is no egg to join with sperm.
- Making cervical mucus thicker. This keeps sperm from getting to the eggs.
How Effective Are Birth Control Pills?
Effectiveness is an important and common concern when choosing a birth control method. Birth control pills are very effective. Combination pills work best when taken every day. Progestin-only pills must be taken at the same time every day. That keeps the correct level of hormone in a woman's body.
- Less than 1 out of 100 women will get pregnant each year if they always take the pill each day as directed.
- About 9 out of 100 women will get pregnant each year if they don't always take the pill each day as directed.
The pill may be slightly less effective for women who are very overweight. Talk with your health care provider if you are concerned about how well the pill may work for you.
Certain medicines and supplements may make the pill less effective. These include
- the antibiotic rifampin — other antibiotics do not make the pill less effective
- the antifungal griseofulvin — other antifungals do not make the pill less effective
- certain HIV medicines
- certain anti-seizure medicines
- St. John's wort
Vomiting and diarrhea may also keep the pill from working. Ask your health care provider for advice. Use a backup method of birth control — like a condom, female condom, diaphragm, sponge, or emergency contraception (morning after pill) — until you find out you don't need to.
Keep in mind the pill doesn't protect against sexually transmitted infections. Use a latex or female condom to reduce the risk of infection.
How Safe Are Birth Control Pills?
Most women can use birth control pills safely. But all medications have some risks, so safety is a concern when choosing a birth control method. Certain conditions increase the risk of serious side effects. Some of these conditions may even rule out using the pill. Talk with your health care provider to find out if the pill is likely to be safe for you.
You should not take any kind of birth control pill if you have had breast cancer or think you might be pregnant.
You should not take the combination pill during prolonged bed rest or if you
• get migraine headaches with aura
• have certain inherited blood-clotting disorders
• have or are being treated for blood clots or vein inflammation
• have had a heart attack, stroke, angina, or other serious heart problems
• have had serious heart valve problems
• have lupus with certain conditions
• have serious liver disease or have had liver cancer
• have very bad diabetes or have had diabetes for longer than 20 years
• have uncontrolled high blood pressure
• smoke and are 35 or older
• smoke and have high blood pressure
• have had complications after organ transplant
• need to stay in bed for a long time
Warnings About Birth Control Pills That Contain Drospirenone
The progestin in YAZ, Gianvi, YASMIN, Ocella, Syeda, and Zarah, Beyaz, and Safyral is different from other birth control pills. It may be linked to a higher risk for blood clots than other birth control pills. It can also raise potassium levels in your blood. This could cause heart and health problems. Make sure you tell your doctor or nurse if you ever had a disease of the kidneys, liver, or adrenal glands. Some medicines are not safe to take with these pills.
If you have a condition that makes it unsafe to take the pill, don't worry. There are many other methods of birth control that may be safe for you if you cannot take the pill. Read about other methods to find one that may be right for you.
What Are the Benefits of Birth Control Pills?
Taking the pill is simple, safe, and convenient. It does not interfere with having sex. Many women say it improves their sex lives because it helps them feel more spontaneous.
Women who do not need birth control often choose to take the pill for the other benefits it offers. Combination and progestin-only pills
- reduce menstrual cramps
- make periods lighter
- offer some protection against pelvic inflammatory disease, which often leads to infertility when left untreated
The combination pill offers many other benefits, including some protection against
- acne
- bone thinning
- breast growths that are not cancer
- ectopic pregnancy
- endometrial and ovarian cancers
- serious infection in the ovaries, tubes, and uterus
- iron deficiency anemia
- cysts in the breasts and ovaries
- premenstrual symptoms, including headaches and depression
- bad cramps
- heavy and/or irregular periods
Combination pills can be used to control when and how often you have your period. Some pills are specially packaged for women to have only a few periods a year. Other pills can also be used continuously to prevent having periods. With these pills, women take an active pill every day to keep from getting their periods. It is normal for them to have spotting or bleeding the first 6 months. It may get less over time. Some stop having any bleeding at all. This is normal and will not harm your body. But it's a good idea to get tested if you think you might be pregnant.
What Are the Disadvantages of Birth Control Pills?
Some women may have undesirable side effects while taking birth control pills. But many women adjust to the pill with few or no problems.
Some of the most common side effects usually clear up after two or three months. They include
- bleeding between periods (most often with progestin-only pills)
- breast tenderness
- nausea and vomiting
Nausea and vomiting may be helped by taking the pill in the evening or at bedtime. But do not stop taking the pill because you feel sick to your stomach — you will be at risk of pregnancy if you do.
The hormones in the pill may change a woman's sexual desire.
It's important that you find a method that won't make you feel sick or uncomfortable. If you continue to experience side effects after taking the pill for three months, talk with your health care provider about changing your prescription.
After stopping the pill, it usually takes one or two months for a woman's periods to return to the cycle she had before taking the pill. Once in a while, a woman may have irregular periods or no periods at all. This may go on for as long as six months after stopping. This is more likely if her periods were irregular before starting the pill.
Serious Side Effects of the Pill
Many women have concerns about the possible risks of taking birth control pills. Serious problems do not occur often. And progestin-only pills have a lower risk of serious side effects than combination pills.
The progestin in YAZ, Gianvi, YASMIN, Ocella, Syeda, and Zarah, Beyaz, and Safyral may be linked to a higher risk for blood clots than other birth control pills. It can also raise potassium levels in your blood. This could cause heart and health problems.
Combination pill users have a slightly greater chance of certain rare, but serious, problems than nonusers. These problems, that may be fatal in very rare cases, include heart attack, stroke, having a blood clot in the legs, lungs, heart, or brain, or developing high blood pressure, liver tumors, gallstones, or yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice).
The risk for these problems increases if you
- are age 35 or older
- are very overweight
- have certain inherited blood-clotting disorders
- have diabetes
- have high blood pressure
- have high cholesterol
- need prolonged bed rest
- smoke
Serious problems usually have warning signs. Report any of these signs to your health care provider as soon as possible:
- a new lump in your breast
- a sudden very bad headache
- achy soreness in the leg
- aura — seeing bright, flashing zigzag lines, usually before a very bad headache
- bad pain in your abdomen or chest
- headaches that are different, worse, or happen more often than usual
- no period after having a period every month
- trouble breathing
- yellowing of the skin or eyes
The Pill and Breast Cancer
You may have heard claims linking the pill to breast cancer. The most recent medical literature suggests that the pill has little, if any, effect on the risk of developing breast cancer.
See the insert from your pack of pills for more information about possible side effects.
How Do I Take Birth Control Pills?
It depends on what kind of pill you are taking. Most combination pills come in 28-day or 21-day packs. Both types have 21 "active" pills that contain hormones. The last seven pills in 28-day packs of combination pills are called "reminder" pills. They do not contain hormones.
In 21-day packs, one pill is taken every day for three weeks in a row. No pills are taken for the next week, and then a new pack of pills is started.
Some combination pills contain a few months' worth of active pills. They are specially packaged to reduce the number of periods a woman has each year. Women can also take the active pills in 21-day or 28-day packs continuously to reduce how often they have periods.
Progestin-only pills come only in 28-day packs. All progestin-only pills are active.
With combination pills, you'll get your period during the fourth week — unless you choose to avoid menstruation by using active combination pills during the fourth week, as well.
With progestin-only pills, you may
- get your period the fourth week
- get no periods
- have bleeding on and off throughout the month
The hormones in birth control pills prevent pregnancy throughout the entire month — even during the fourth week.
Helpful Tips About Birth Control Pills
Taking the pill at the same time each day makes it more effective. Pick a time of day that is easy to remember. You might find it helpful to take it when you do something else you do every day — like brushing your teeth or eating dinner. Many women set an alarm on their cell phones or watches. A missed period does not always mean you are pregnant, especially if you have not skipped any pills. Even though the chance of pregnancy is very low, you may want to take a pregnancy test if you miss two periods in a row. Talk with your health care provider if you have any questions or concerns while using the pill.
How Do I Start Birth Control Pills?
Women used to be told that they could only start the pill on the first day of their period or on the first Sunday after the start of their period. We now know that it's also perfectly fine to start the pill on any day of the month. Talk with your health care provider about what day is best for you to start taking the pill.
Combination Pills
You may start the combination pill at any time. If you start within five days after the start of your period, you are protected against pregnancy right away. You will not need to use a backup method of birth control. That means that if your period starts on a Wednesday morning, you can start the pill up to Monday morning to be protected right away. If you start at any other time during your menstrual cycle, you will be protected from pregnancy after seven days. Use another method of birth control — like a condom, female condom, diaphragm, or sponge — if you have vaginal intercourse during the first week of use.
Progestin-Only Pills
You may start the progestin-only pill at any time. Use another method of birth control if you have vaginal intercourse during the first 48 hours of progestin-pill use — protection will begin after two days.
Taking the progestin-only pill at the same time each day is essential. If you take it more than three hours past the regular time, you need to use a backup method of birth control for 48 hours after taking the late pill.
Starting the Pill After Pregnancy
It's possible to get pregnant again shortly after being pregnant. Starting birth control after pregnancy is an important concern for many women. And many of these women choose the pill.
You can start taking the combination pill after waiting at least three weeks after giving birth vaginally. You should wait at least six weeks after birth if you are nursing or if you have an increased risk of blood clots. Women have a higher risk of blood clots if they
- are obese
- are over age 35
- had a cesarean section (C-section)
- had heavy bleeding after delivery
- had preeclampsia
- have certain inherited blood clotting disorders
- have had blood clots in the past
- have a close family member who has had blood clots
- need prolonged bed rest
- received a blood transfusion at delivery
- smoke
You can start using the combination pill right after an abortion or miscarriage.
You can start taking the progestin-only pill right after an abortion, miscarriage, or childbirth.
Breastfeeding and Birth Control Pills
Progestin-only pills will not affect your milk during nursing.
You should wait to start using combination pills if you are nursing because they may reduce the amount and quality of milk in the first six weeks of breastfeeding.
Breast milk will contain traces of the pill's hormones. It is unlikely that these hormones will have any effect on your child. But talk with a health care provider about what birth control methods might be right for you after giving birth.
What Do I Do If I Forget to Take the Pill?
Almost all women on the pill forget to take it at some time. The pill works best when taken on time, every day — but knowing what to do when you forget could save you from having an unplanned pregnancy. Here are some general instructions. Talk with your health care provider for more information.
What to do depends on the kind of pill you take. Some birth control pills have two hormones — estrogen and progestin. These are called combination pills. Some are progestin-only pills. Most women on the pill take combination pills. Ask your health care provider if you are not sure what kind of pill you are on.
Combination Pills
You could become pregnant depending on when you miss pills and how many of them you miss.
You may need a backup method of birth control if you have vaginal intercourse during the seven days after a missed pill. Some backup methods are the condom, female condom, diaphragm, or sponge.
You can also use emergency contraception (morning after pill) up to five days after unprotected intercourse. This is a great option if you have vaginal intercourse before you realize you have missed pills. The sooner you take emergency contraception, the better it will work.
This table tells you what to do if you miss any pills from a 21-day or 28-day pack of combination pills.
What Happened
When in the pill pack?
What should I do?
Do I need to use back-up birth control or not have sex?
I took 1 hormone pill late. (Less than 1 day since I should have taken my pill.)
Take the late pill as soon as possible.
Take the rest of your pills at the usual time.
This means you may take 2 pills in 1 day.
I missed 1 hormone pill. (One to less than 2 days since I should have taken my pill.)
Take the missed pill as soon as possible.
Take the rest of your pills at the usual time.
This means you may take 2 pills in 1 day.
I missed 2 or more hormone pills in a row. (2 or more days since I should have taken a pill)
Week 1 or 2
Take the most recent missed pill as soon as possible.
Throw away any other missed pills.
Keep taking the remaining pills in your pack, even if you take 2 pills in 1 day.
Yes, for 7 days.
I missed 2 or more hormone pills in a row. (2 or more days since I should have taken a pill)
Week 3
Take the most recent missed pill as soon as possible.
Throw away any other missed pills.
Finish the rest of the hormone pills in your pack, then start a new pack the next day. This means you will skip the reminder pills.
Yes, for 7 days.
I missed reminder pills. (It doesn't matter how many.)
Week 4
Throw away.
Take the next reminder pill at your usual time.
Progestin-Only Pills
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- Use a backup method for 48 hours after taking the late pill. Some backup methods are the condom, female condom, diaphragm, sponge, or emergency contraception. Emergency contraception is a great backup method if you had vaginal intercourse before you realized you missed pills.
Many women have spotting or light bleeding when they miss a birth control pill — even if they make it up later. Women also sometimes feel a little sick to their stomachs if they take two pills to make up for a missed pill. If you do feel a bit sick after taking two pills in a day, don't worry. The nausea won't last long.
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Birth control pills may be purchased with a prescription at a drugstore or clinic. They cost about $0–$50 a month.
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The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has made it easier for investors to look up and compare financial adviser fees and policies. The Form ADV Part II Brochure now discloses information that advisers previously did not have to include in regulatory filings.
Perhaps the most notable information is the disclosure of fees. Clear information is provided on what the firm charges and what is required for clients to qualify for discounted fees. (Most typically, certain minimum dollar amount thresholds must be exceeded.) Also included is information on investment strategies, research methods, disciplinary actions, and whether the adviser receives commissions.
Though the filings are open to the public, accessing them at the SEC website is not straightforward. These instructions from SmartMoney.com should get you to them:
- Go to www.sec.gov;
- Click on Check Out Brokers & Advisers in the Investor Information section;
- Click on Research Investment Advisers next to one of the blue arrows;
- Click on Investment Adviser Search in the gray left-hand column;
- Choose Investment Adviser Firm;
- Enter the name of the firm;
- Click on the suggestion that represents the closest match, based on name and address;
- Looking at the gray left-hand column, scroll down to the part that says Part 2; click Part 2 Brochures; and
- Click on the link under Brochures for your account type.
Not every financial professional you work with will be listed at SEC.gov. For instance, advisers who work on a commission basis are regulated by the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA), www.finra.org. Others may have information listed on both the SEC's and FINRA's websites.
As far as how much you should pay, fees vary, with most advisers charging between 1% and 2% of portfolio dollars placed with them. Though costs matter, it is better to pay a higher fee to have access to the adviser best suited to handle your needs than to choose solely on the basis of the size of the fee charged.
Sources: "New Tools Help Investors Price Financial Advisers," SmartMoney.com, June 1, 2011; "ADV-2: How Much Can You Learn About Your Competitors Now?," InvestmentNews, June 5, 2011.
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MONTPELIER The states health commissioner would be able to regulate toxic chemicals in products intended for children under legislation that received preliminary approval from the Vermont House.
The 114-27 vote Tuesday, in the middle of a marathon day of debate over various bills, sets up a final vote in the House today on a bill that has major differences with a Senate-passed version.
Rep. David Deen, D-Westminster, chairman of the House Committee on Fish, Wildlife and Water Resources, said the bill would protect Vermonts children from toxic chemicals. Inaction in Congress has forced the states to take action on their own, he said.
The bill creates a list of 66 chemicals of concern that the health commissioner could either ban from products intended for children 12 and younger or require be noted on labels. The list is based on one already in use in the state of Washington.
The health commissioner would have the power to add chemicals to the list if a working board created by the legislation recommended doing so. The commissioners decision would also be reviewed by the Legislatures Administrative Rules Committee.
Under the House bill, manufacturers or distributors of products with listed chemicals would have to pay a $200 fee every two years to the state. Previous iterations of the bill included a $2,000 one-time fee.
Deen said lawmakers who crafted the bill took into account some concerns by industry groups that opposed it.
What we were not prepared to do was make this bill go away. he said. We are talking here about the safety of our children, and in the face of Congress inability to offer protection from the federal level we were determined to take action.
Enforcement would fall under an existing consumer protection law. Violations could result in a penalty of up to $10,000 assessed by the states attorney general.
Ashley Orgain of Seventh Generation, a maker of green cleaning products, called for passage by the House in a news conference Tuesday before the House debate. She said the bill is the most urgent task facing the Legislature.
Why? Roughly 85,000 chemicals are in use today, and the vast majority have entered our products, our homes and our bodies, she said.
The Senates version of the bill includes all consumer products, not just those manufactured or marketed for children. Sen. Ginny Lyons, D-Chittenden, vice chairwoman of the Senate Health and Welfare Committee, said at the news conference that the Senate feels strongly about including all products.
The concern that weve always had in the Senate is that protecting families is more than children, and as we look at the bill that the Senate passed to the House, there are some significant differences, she said. I think they probably will remain after todays vote.
The House and Senate are likely to appoint members to a conference committee to hash out the differences. Plenty of businesses and industry groups including IBM, Keurig Green Mountain and the Vermont Teddy Bear Co. are looking on with extreme interest and using local lobbying firms to further their interests.
William Driscoll, vice president of Associated Industries of Vermont, said the House version is an improvement relative to what the Senate passed, but still concerning.
He said such regulation should be done at the federal level for consistency across the country. At least three other states already exercise similar regulatory power.
Additionally, Driscoll said the authority given to the Department of Health under the legislation would be beyond the scope of what the Department of Health would generally do.
The working group should be coming up with recommendations to the Legislature, he said.
With the bill likely headed for a conference committee, industry is worried about whether the scaled-back House version will prevail.
I think, certainly, if the bill did go to conference, wed be very concerned that what progress the House has made would be undone, Driscoll said.
Deen, speaking at the news conference Tuesday, said the House and Senate will find common ground before the legislative session ends, which is slated to happen at the end of next week.
Ginny and I have worked on some tough issues in the past and weve always been able to reach agreement, and Im absolutely confident we will in this case also, Deen said.
Advocacy groups hailed the House action Tuesday as a victory for children and families. Paul Burns, executive director of the Vermont Public Interest Research Group, took a swipe at business and industry groups that oppose the bill.
I guess we kind of expect Associated Industries and big oil to oppose childrens protection legislation, and thats bad enough, Burns said.
But when toy makers care more about defending the toxic chemicals in their products than the children who play with them, then I think they ought to reconsider their line of work, he said.
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Canon PowerShot N
January 7th
The PowerShot N stood out at this year's Consumer Electronics Show (CES) with a symmetrical design, tilting touchscreen and innovative system of lens rings. The twist lens ring can be turned in either direction to operate the zoom function, while a second ring is used as the shutter release, allowing the camera to be used any way up, even upside-down.
Jessops enters administration
Jessops enters administration
January 9th
The camera industry was left in shock earlier this year with the news of Jessops falling into administration. At its height, Jessops ran 192 stores nationwide and employed over 2,000 staff. Thankfully the brand was rescued by Dragon's Den star Peter Jones who took the decision to retain the most successful stores on the high street and re-employ existing Jessops staff.
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Metabones Speed Booster
January 14th
This accessory has caused quite a stir and enables the use of SLR lenses on APS-C and Micro Four Thirds mirrorless cameras. In essence it's the opposite of a teleconverter and rather than increasing the focal length and reducing the aperture, it decreases the focal length by a factor of 0.71x and increases the maximum aperture by one stop.
Olympus DSLR production
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February 13th
In early February Olympus denied reports that it would be ceasing production of its DSLR cameras. In an official statement the manufacturer said there was no truth to the reports and that the company would continue to offer DSLR cameras alongside its expanding range of mirrorless models.
Nikon service advisory
Nikon service advisory
February 22nd
After complaints from photographers of dust and oil appearing on the surface of D600 sensors, Nikon belatedly acknowledged there were traces on some cameras and advised anyone with such problems to consult their nearest Nikon service centre. The direct replacement to the D600 – the D610 – features a new shutter mechanism to rectify the D600's issue.
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Instagram hits 100 million milestone
February 27th
Since its launch in 2010, Instagram has seen rapid growth. As of late February, 100 million users edit and share images via the app on a monthly basis. Instagram was purchased by Facebook in 2012 for $1 billion.
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March 21st
Just when you thought DSLRs couldn't get any smaller, Canon unveiled the EOS 100D. Approximately 25% smaller and 28% lighter than the EOS 650D, the 100D crams in an impressive spec within a body that measures 117 x 91 x 70mm and weighs 407g (body only). It picked up a 90% overall score and WDC Gold Award earlier this year in our full review.
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April 18th
The Sigma 18-35mm f/1.8 DC HSM broke new ground, for it's the world's first zoom lens to feature a f/1.8 maximum aperture throughout its focal length. It's equivalent to 27-52.5mm on an APS-C DSLR with a 1.5x crop factor, and could suggest more faster zoom lenses are on their way from Sigma in the future. We'd love to see a 24-70mm f/1.8.
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Canon launches 200-400mm with built-in 1.4x extender
May 14th
Canon added the EF 200-400mm f/4 IS USM lens to its line-up in May, however it differs from most lenses with a built-in 1.4x teleconverter. By flicking a lever at the rear of the barrel the lens can be converted to a 280-560mm f/5.6 lens. Who knows, this might suggest Canon is looking to develop this into other telephoto zooms in the future.
Focus on Imaging trade show closes
Focus on Imaging trade show closes
May 31st
The organisers of Europe's largest annual photographic trade show announced that Focus on Imaging 2013 was the last show of its kind, bringing the 24-year reign of the exhibition to an end.
Samsung announces Android system camera
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June 20th
Samsung launched the world's first interchangeable lens camera to operate the Android operating system. The Galaxy NX took its inspiration from Samsung's Galaxy camera and enables users to upload images to social media, check emails and run apps directly from the camera.
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Canon 70D with Dual Pixel technology
July 2nd
The headline feature of Canon's 70D was its brand-new 20MP Dual Pixel CMOS AF sensor. It splits every single pixel into two photodiodes for on-chip phase detection and delivers vastly improved autofocus performance in live view and movie mode. In addition, it adopts the 19-point AF module from the 7D and supports instant sharing and remote control via Wi-fi.
Nokia Lumia 1020 41MP smartphone is launched
Nokia Lumia 1020 41MP smartphone is launched
July 11th
Who would ever have thought they'd see a 41MP-imaging sensor on a smartphone?
Earlier this year, Nokia achieved just that by the announcing the Lumia 1020, a smartphone capable of capturing two files simultaneously: both a full resolution version and a 5MP version that's more suitable for sharing.
Panasonic launches GX7
Panasonic launches GX7
August 1st
Panasonic made a statement at the launch of the GX7, saying it was the best Lumix model they'd ever released. After laying our hands on a sample and reviewing it we couldn't disagree with the bold claim and it went on to beat the Olympus OM-D E-M5 in our head-to-head test the following month.
Sony reveals the QX10 and QX100
Sony reveals the QX10 and QX100
Sept 4th
In a year that's been full of innovative releases, there have been some interesting designs such as the Sony QX10 and QX100. By using the lens and sensor technology from Sony compact cameras, the manufacturer has developed two modules that connect wirelessly to your smartphone or tablet via Wi-fi.
OM-D line-up expands with the E-M1
OM-D line-up expands with the E-M1
Sept 10th
The release of the OM-D E-M1 makes it the flagship model in Olympus's Micro Four Thirds line-up and the successor to the E-5 – a Four Thirds DSLR introduced in 2010. With on-chip phase detection, it's compatible with traditional Four Thirds lenses when an MMF-3 adaptor is used and becomes a tempting proposition for Olympus DSLR users looking to upgrade.
SanDisk produces 256GB CF card
SanDisk produces 256GB CF card
Sept 12th
SanDisk announced the world's first high performance CompactFlash card with a 256GB capacity. It boasts write speeds of 65MB/s, while also offering impressive transfer speeds of up to 160MB/s.
World's first waterproof system camera
World's first waterproof system camera
Sept 19th
We're used to seeing waterproof compacts, but a fully waterproof Compact System Camera? Nikon has become the first manufacturer to produce the first of its kind. The AW1 is supported by two fully waterproof and shockproof lenses.
Sony announces A7 and A7R
Sony announces A7 and A7R
Oct 16th
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Panasonic unveils smallest Lumix ever: the GM1
Panasonic unveils smallest Lumix ever: the GM1
Oct 17th
Panasonic has released its smallest Lumix model to date – the Lumix GM1. Small enough to fit in the palm of your hand, it shares the same 16MP sensor as the GX7, offers silent shooting, Wi-fi and Full HD video recording.
Built-in Wi-fi on the Nikon D5300
Built-in Wi-fi on the Nikon D5300
Oct 17th
Nikon has finally introduced built-in Wi-fi to its latest DX-format DSLR, the D5300. This suggests all future Nikon DSLRs will receive the same built-in technology and should mark the end of having to purchase an additional Nikon WU-1a mobile adaptor.
Nikon DF gets inspiration from Film Era
Nikon DF gets inspiration from Film Era
Nov 5th
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A burglar fled through a window when he was spotted by a 27-year-old man living in a home in the 100 block of North Butler Street, according to Madison police.
The victim told police he woke early Wednesday morning to noises coming from his roommate's room. He said he knew his roommate was gone so he opened the door to his roommate's room and found the intruder.
The burglar quickly jumped through a window and fled. Police said the burglar didn't have time to steal anything.
Police found a cinder block outside below the window and found the screen had been removed.
The burglar is described as white, in his 20s, bald, blue or green eyes, an average build and a possible facial deformity. He was wearing a gray hooded-sweatshirt with a design on the front, blue jeans and a blue baseball-style cap worn backwards.


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The Phillies attempted to put an end to their offensive slumber, but it all came after already being in the hole 10 runs to the Mets. All-Star Chase Utley whacked another league-leading home run, his 25th of the year, to start the scoring for the Phillies in the 4th inning, but it was all too little, too late. Ultimately, even with 4 homers and 12 total hits on the night, the Phillies still fell to the Mets for the third night in a row, this time by a score of 10-9. Nearly pulling off an amazing comeback in the ninth inning, they fell just short as Jayson Werth flew out to right field with a runner on second base to end the game.
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The real story of tonight's game though is Adam Eaton. A truly awful performance. He went only 2.2 innings, gave up 6 earned runs on 10 hits and looked like the Eaton of 2007, which is someone nobody wanted to ever see again. Clay Condrey did a great job filling in for 2.1 innings and giving up no runs. Then we got to see the rookie, RJ Swindle, making his major league debut on his 25th birthday. Looks like we won't be seeing a lot of him, except against left-handers as he struggled mightily against the right-handers. I assume the fact that his pitches range from 82-54mph will not help his case. One curve ball he threw at about 54mph looked like I could have caught it barehanded…scary.
So when is this team going to start hitting before the end of the game? Your guess is as good as mine. Someone better figure it out quick though, because now we have both the Fish and the Mets knocking on the backdoor…
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I think Scoob found the bats last night. I just wished he had brought them to the ballpark before the sixth inning. Still plan to give him the cheesestakes for finding them?
Yeah, maybe he deserves a Scooby snack or two…we know how slow he can be :O) Maybe I should hire Underdog next time…he has a cape and may move faster; although, I do not know if he solves mysteries or just busts crimes? Gee, I am really getting desparate here… :o( Hee!
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Estate taxes continue to deliver
The Shumlin administration says if Vermont makes its revenue target this year, it will be mainly because a few very wealthy people died.
With 11 months of fiscal activity in the books, revenues for the personal income tax are running $17 million below projected targets. That represents roughly a 3 percent shortfall.
Administration Secretary Jeb Spaulding said income tax revenues took a big hit in April. Thats when state economists underestimated how many people would take advantage of capital gains tax benefits in 2012. The situation also occurred in many other states.
Spaulding said the revenue gains in April 2013 resulted in losses in 2014.
We knew a year ago April that we had by far and away the largest personal income tax month for collections in the states history, Spaulding said. And that had a lag effect that meant that the estimates for April 2014 did not materialize.
We are very fortunate that the estate tax is bringing in unprecedented receipts for the state, said Spaulding.
While the personal income tax is underperforming, Vermonts estate tax is unexpectedly running 80 percent higher than projections because of the death of several very wealthy people.
Spaulding said the gains in the estate tax are more than making up for the losses in the income tax.
Its not something that you want to rely on. Its a very, very unpredictable revenue source, said Spaulding. But with the overestimates in the collections for personal income tax in April were very fortunate that the estate tax is also, in this case, the reverse bringing in unprecedented receipts for the state.
Spaulding noted that Vermonts consumption taxes are doing pretty well, and he thinks the overall outlook for the state economy is good.
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The ALL PRO line of football goalposts are First Team's biggest and best! The All Pro series boasts a massive 6 5/8" diameter steel post for maximum structural stability. For rust free performance the goalpost has a galvanized undercoating while the 6 5/8" diameter crossbar and 4" diameter uprights are made from rust free aluminum.
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"Congrats Jones" or "Come on Bucs"
Tonight there are two stories to tell. One is to give Garrett Jones a big pat on the back.
A .301 Batting average and 10 homeruns in just a little over a month of play, GJ has stepped in and provided a little bit of life for the Bucs. Jones was awarded for his efforts by being named the NL Rookie of the Month for the month of July. It is an honor he most certainly deserves and the recognition he recieves is well warrented. Jones has also given the Pirates a positive image amidst the turmoil that has turned over the past two weeks. At 28 years old, Jones is not your typical rookie. For years he was trapped in the Twins organization. He was waiting in the wings for his chance to crack the big leagues. The problem is that the Twins are no slouch of a team. For years they have contended in the AL Central and keep doing their thing. With outfielders such as Denard Span, Carlos Gomez, Delmon Young, Michael Cuddyer, Jason Kubel and Justin Morneau at first base-there was just no room for Jones. He was signed by the Pirates in the off season and started the year at AAA Indianapolis. He had a solid year and was promoted after Nyjer Morgan was traded. He was well welcomed in Pittsburgh he showed his power early in the season and continues to be a threat, pretty much the only threat in the Pirates lineup. Jones is also is a candidate for clutch performer of the month. With the likes of Jonathon Sanchez and Mark Buerlhe throwing their gems thi smonth it is unlikely he will win, but more pub. is great for him and the Bucs.
Keep smiling Garrett, your doing great.
Jones tried to give the Pirates the win tonight, but his much, just wasn't too much. He was 1-4 in the game. His lone hit came in the bottom of the 9th as a homerun. The dinger brought the Pirates to within one run but Pittsburgh would fall 4-3, once again to the Diamondbacks.
There were two things that stood out about tonights game.
1) Somebody else besides Ronny Cedeno got a hit. Cedeno recorded one of his own, from the lead off spot. Lastings Milledge (a single), Andy LaRoche (a homerun and single) and Jones (the HR) were the others. 5 stinking hits were all the Bucs could muster up. That will not give you a win, no matter what stage of baseball you are playing in. Theres no question our lineup as been our achilies heel. Not just now but all season, even before the trades. It is surely much more lackluster now after the depletion of the veterans but it is just plain ugly now. The Friday of the trade deadline the Pirates looked like a new team with a breath of fresh air at their backs. I was so excited to watch them play. They had nothing to lose and could just give it their all. Now it seems their lack of lalent or experience, whatever it is, is catching up to them and they really are just this bad. ugh, it is surely frustrating.
2) Honestly, the only other fast fact about this game was Andrew McCutchen. And that is just because he did not play. It was his first day off of the year and well-deserved. He has done everything asked of him, and more. I just feel bad for those in attendence, Cutch is worth the price of admission and I'm sure alot of fans missed seeing him tonight. He was replaced by Jeff Salazar (who? You ask, Don't worry about it, I respond) He did not get a hit but he kind of was a hit. He was the number one play on Sportscenter, pretty good props for a no-name. Salazar made a breath-taking all out, full extension diving catch in center field. As I said before, Defense may win championships, but it doesn't seem like thats the case in baseball.
It stinks don't it Delwyn. The Pirates are now 45-62 and sinking fast.
PICTURES: postgazette.com, AP photos
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I think everyone, in fantasy baseball at least, is waiting for Garret Jones to come back down to earth. Except, he is not doing it! He looks like he is 'here to stay' in bigs. I, for one, am impressed!
GJ does sound impressive. Rookie of the Month is no small thing. I'm betting the Pirates will surprise a lot of people, if not this season then next.
Congrats! to Garrett Jones… tough loss last night, though the D-backs are playing well at the moment, lets hope the Pirates pull out a wim tonight..
Who knows… maybe Jones is the new Aaron Hill and he will continue to be a baller. Hope so. Pittsburgh needs all the help they can get!
Pittsburgh also needs to stop trading away all their players…wait they did that already.
Seems that lots of players that people initially say WHO? are doing well. Look at that new pitcher in Toronto (hey – I'm not even going to try and spell his name!).
Good Luck!
I even picked up Garret Jones on my fantasy team cuz I needed the help. But the Bucs to need to pick it up. They have made some pretty notable defensive plays lately. Two number one plays on Sportscenter's top plays is saying something.
I don't think i will buy a Redsox Martinez jersey, but he will be remembered as an Indian by most tribe fans. I have his Indians Martinez jersey that i will continue to wear. I can't wait until he comes back to Cleveland because the Ovation will be awesome and well deserved.
Congrats to Garret! And Mr. Cleveland – why go you think V-Mart is coming back? He is fitting in quite nicely in Boston!
Congrats to Garret — Rookie of the Month is great recognition, especially for a guy that plays on a less prolific team like the Pirates. Hopefully he continues to do well (this season and beyond) and helps the Pirates recover from the total makeover of the line up.
Congratulations to Garrett, hit .301 and 10 Home runs he definitely deserves it.
Thanks for posting that picture of our Delwyn Young. I really do miss him. I wonder who Russell Martin is playing Guitar Hero with now.
Gave you a shout out in today's post. Your guy Snell is going against my guys on Saturday, and I figured you'll have to root against my Rays to support your "jersey brother"! Maybe don't root too hard, though–we need the win!
Tough loss. But congrats on Garret Jones!!! He looks, as of now, like he could be a great big league ballplayer!
Awww congrats to Garrett Jones. That's awesome for you guys :] He deserves it!!!!! xoxo http://diamondgirl55.mlblogs.com


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Hobbyists can spend thousands on uniforms, equipment and firearms. David Vickers of Sinton and his daughter, Emma, can attest to that.
Late last month they were among 20,000 who journeyed to the fields of Pennsylvania again to fight the battle of Gettysburg. "In my mind, the Civil War was a seminal event in American history. The argument about states rights that began then is still going on. The drama of all that fascinates us."
Vickers tells the story of two drenched re-enactors huddled under a tent in the rain, the ground soaked, the re-enactment a little too real. One asks, "Wonder what the stamp collectors are doing tonight?"


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June 4, 2012
YPF Announces New Project Grants to Yellowstone
The Yellowstone Park Foundation recently announced more $205,000 in new grants to the park. These funds will make possible a wide range of projects, including bat research, energy use reduction, and preservation of Yellowstone's rich heritage.
"While the Yellowstone Park Foundation funds more visible projects in the Park such as trail restoration and educational exhibits, much of their important work happens behind the scenes," explained Yellowstone National Park Superintendent Dan Wenk.
"The Foundation and its supporters fund critical research studies, meticulous preservation work, and improvements to help the Park reduce its environmental footprint. These activities are often outside the scope of government funding, but are so important to maintaining Yellowstone's status as a worldwide leader in conservation," said Wenk.
Each year, Yellowstone's superintendent submits proposals to the Yellowstone Park Foundation for priority projects that are beyond the financial capacity of the National Park Service. The grants approved in May 2012 by the Foundation's board of directors are:
These new projects complement several ongoing, multi-year projects supported by the Yellowstone Park Foundation, such as the Native Fish Conservation Program, Yellowstone Wolf Project research, the Sponsor a Bear Box program, and the Yellowstone Youth Conservation Corps.
This new batch of grants follows closely on the heels of $1.45 million in grants announced by the Yellowstone Park Foundation in March of 2012.
"Our role as Yellowstone's fundraising partner is to follow the needs of the Park," said Yellowstone Park Foundation President Karen Bates Kress. "When Yellowstone has priority needs to meet, we aim to respond as quickly as we can. Citizen stewardship of the Park makes that possible."
The work of the nonprofit Yellowstone Park Foundation is funded by tax-deductible contributions. More than 15,000 individuals, foundations, and corporations donated to the Foundation in the past year.


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The mayor of Gainesville has been arrested on suspicion of drunken driving after he was involved in a crash.
Mayor Craig Lowe was arrested on a charge of DUI causing property damage Thursday morning, Alachua County Jail records show.
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Cold, snow and hangover aside, the Jan. 1 date that the Illinois Open Meetings Act starts requiring governments to write meeting agendas that somewhat describe what's going to happen can't come fast enough.
Waiting for me on my desk this morning, courtesy of Assistant News Editor Joan Oliver, was the agenda for the Aug. 30 special meeting of the Lakemoor Village Board. Under new business, the board plans:
"Discussion and approval to an amendment to ordinance 10-O-22."
I'm going to guess that village residents don't know what ordinance 10-O-22 is. I know my village's ordinances – how high my lawn can get and when I can water my lilac bush – but if you told me I was in violation of village ordinance THX-1138 or K-9-P or ID-10-T, I'd be scratching my head.
So, I decided to visit Lakemoor's website to look up its ordinances. But the page listing the village's ordinances is "under development and will be available soon. Please check back later!"
A little Internet snooping led me to find that 10-O-22 apparently has something to do with the number of Class C liquor licenses in town.
So I placed a call to the very nice lady who answers the phone at village hall, who confirmed what I found, but did not know what the village board is planning to do.
Will the village board increase the number of licenses? Decrease them? Does this have anything to do with the controversial issue of video poker in liquor establishments? I have no idea, and neither does anyone who reads the agenda for the meeting.
Board members at this meeting also plan to appoint the new chief of police (the fifth in three years for those of you keeping track at home). "Appointments: Chief of Police" is an adequate description, I guess, but if they told us who this new person is, they would have to kill us.
Sure, I could call the village president on down to get the answers to these agenda questions. That's normal for a journalist paid to write about such things. But I think it's unacceptable to make the taxpayers paying the freight jump through such hoops.
This kind of stuff is why Gov. Pat Quinn last month signed a law that, as of 2013, will require government meeting agendas to adequately describe matters officials intend to vote on. (I blogged about it and why it's needed here, and you can read the text of the bill here.)
Of course, the definition of descriptive is in the eyes of the beholder. An official fluent in Governmentese (I blogged about how government jargon impedes transparency here) may think that listing ordinances 10-O-22, THX-1138 or ID-10-T is perfectly adequate.
Come Jan. 1, though, we the people can ask the Attorney General's Office to weigh in if we beg to differ. Methinks we will have to file such requests for review to get some kind of guidelines on what is descriptive and what is not – the sad truth is that Illinois governments do their best to explore the legal limits of our sunshine laws in keeping information away from us.
(As an aside, my reference to the infamous ID-10-T form was a shout out to all my fellow veterans who were ordered as young enlisted men and women to go fill out the form so they could go to the quartermaster for 50 feet of chow line, keys to the drop zone, a bucket of propeller wash and a box of landing strips.)
Senior Writer Kevin Craver can be reached at email@example.com.