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Surprise: Fox News signs Juan Williams to new $2 million deal
posted at 5:36 pm on October 21, 2010 by Allahpundit
When I joked about him being the richest man in town, little did I know.
The best part of this is the prospect of a feeding frenzy among Fox's other lefty contributors to try to cash in by following Williams's example. Coming soon: KP calls for militarizing the Mexican border in hopes of getting fired by the Daily Beast?
As National Public Radio weathered a storm of criticism Thursday for its decision to fire news analyst Juan Williams for his comments about Muslims, Fox News moved aggressively to turn the controversy to its advantage by signing Williams to an expanded role at the cable news network.
Fox News Chief Executive Roger Ailes handed Williams a new three-year contract Thursday morning, in a deal that amounts to nearly $2 million, a considerable bump up from his previous salary, the Tribune Washington Bureau has learned. The Fox News contributor will now appear exclusively and more frequently on the cable news network and have a regular column on FoxNews.com.
"Juan has been a staunch defender of liberal viewpoints since his tenure began at Fox News in 1997," Ailes said in a statement, adding a jab at NPR: "He's an honest man whose freedom of speech is protected by Fox News on a daily basis."
To celebrate his new status as a full-time contributor, his new column is up at FoxNews.com. Title: "I Was Fired for Telling the Truth." Read it all, but the most interesting bit is his recounting of longstanding animus among the NPR brass towards Fox News:
Years ago NPR tried to stop me from going on "The Factor." When I refused they insisted that I not identify myself as an NPR journalist. I asked them if they thought people did not know where I appeared on the air as a daily talk show host, national correspondent and news analyst. They refused to budge…
Later on the 50th anniversary of the Little Rock crisis President Bush offered to do an NPR interview with me about race relations in America. NPR management refused to take the interview on the grounds that the White House offered it to me and not their other correspondents and hosts. One NPR executive implied I was in the administration's pocket, which is a joke, and there was no other reason to offer me the interview. Gee, I guess NPR news executives never read my bestselling history of the civil rights movement "Eyes on the Prize – America's Civil Rights Years," or my highly acclaimed biography "Thurgood Marshall –American Revolutionary." I guess they never noticed that "ENOUGH," my last book on the state of black leadership in America, found a place on the New York Times bestseller list.
This all led to NPR demanding that I either agree to let them control my appearances on Fox News and my writings or sign a new contract that removed me from their staff but allowed me to continue working as a news analyst with an office at NPR. The idea was that they would be insulated against anything I said or wrote outside of NPR because they could say that I was not a staff member. What happened is that they immediately began to cut my salary and diminish my on-air role. This week when I pointed out that they had forced me to sign a contract that gave them distance from my commentary outside of NPR I was cut off, ignored and fired.
As I say, read it all or else you'll miss the part at the end where he notes that, for such a forward-thinking progressive flagship, NPR's on-air talent seem to come in rather few hues. As for the nascent defunding campaign, that's picking up steam too: As you'll see below, O'Reilly was pushing it hard earlier this afternoon — with more to come tonight on the Factor, no doubt — and Boehner's already hinting that, in a time of budgetary overload, taxpayer money for public radio may not be there next year. That won't be a grievous loss for NPR; federal funds account for less than two percent of their budget. In fact, the CEO was boasting just this morning about how little they rely on public money. So it's settled then — no more taxpayer funding, no harm, no foul. Let the healing begin!
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Module I: Classification of Solvents
Knowing the names and abbreviations of solvents will allow you to recognize them quickly. Knowing the hazards associated with solvents will encourage you to handle them properly and react correctly if an accident should occur. This knowledge may aid in the prevention of injury or death to yourself and others. Knowing the symptoms and effects of exposure to solvents will alert you to possible overexposure.
You will be able to:
1. Identify solvents by their names and common abbreviations.
2. List the three major hazards associated with solvents and explain how they are controlled.
3. Define TLV and explain its importance.
4. Define Flash Point and explain its importance.
5. Explain symptoms and effects of exposure to each type of solvent.
6. List hazards associated with each solvent.
7. Define odor threshold and explain acclimation to odors.
8. Explain how a vapor wick can form and why this is a hazard.
Unit 1 Introduction to Solvents and Their Abbreviations
A solvent is a chemical substance which dissolves another substance. The most common solvent is water. Most of the other solvents are called organic solvents. An organic solvent is one which contains the element carbon. You will not be expected to know the chemical formulas for solvents since they tend to be very long and complicated. For example the formula for Xylene is CHCHCH.
Solvents are used extensively in the electronics industry. Compounds such as Isopropyl Alcohol (IPA) and acetone are used to clean and dry wafers, glassware, equipment, and most working surfaces in the lab. In addition, solvents are the principle components of many process chemicals such as photoresist.
Major solvents and their abbreviations used at the IML:
Isopropyl Alcohol
Methyl Ethylketone
Trans 1, 2 dichloroethlene
Propylene Glycol Monomethyl Ether Acetate
When you feel you know this material, take the self-check quiz.
Unit 1 self-check quiz
1) T / F The term organic solvent refers to the ability of a solvent to dissolve another substance.
False, organic means it contains carbon.
2) List a process chemical which contains a solvent.
3) Solvents are used to clean and dry:
Glassware, wafers, and equipment.
4) What is the abbreviation for:
Propylene Glycol Monomethyl Ether Acetate
Methyl Ethylketone
What do the following stand for?
Trans 1, 2 dichloroethylene
Isopropyl Alcohol
Unit 2 Introduction to Hazards
There is no such thing as a "safe" solvent. Although some solvents are less hazardous than others, there is a potential hazard associated with every solvent due to its very nature. For example, a solvent that is generally "non-hazardous" during normal use may become very dangerous if a large spill occurs, if there is improper ventilation, or if a leak goes undetected.
solvents must be treated with respect. Different people have different tolerances to different solvents. What may not affect one person could be devastating to another.
There are three primary hazards associated with solvents. Many solvents are extremely flammable and present a fire and explosion hazard. Solvents can also be toxic. The principle routes of exposure are inhalation of vapors, skin contact and or ingestion of liquids. Finally, solvents can
react violently with acids
, resulting in fires or explosions.
Unit 2 self-check quiz
1) List the three primary hazards associated with solvents.
Fire, toxicity, reaction with acids
2) T/ F A safe solvent is one that has a very low potential of toxicity, a high flash point, and does not react with acids and can be used without any worry.
False, there is no such thing as a safe solvent. Even water reacts violently with some acids.
3) Solvents may be toxic if they:
Are inhaled, ingested, or contact the skin.
Unit 3 Flammability
A flammable solvent is an organic liquid whose vapor can form an ignitable mixture with air.
flammable solvents evaporate readily.
the elements of the fire triangle are present when an ignition source is added. Sources of ignition include, but are not limited to, open flames, heaters, electrical equipment, and static electricity. ALL equipment that uses electricity or has moving parts should be considered a possible ignition source.
One measure of the flammability of a solvent is determined by its flash point. The flash point is the lowest temperature at which enough of the solvent can evaporate to form a mixture of vapor and air which will ignite if an ignition source is introduced. Many solvents have flash points below room temperature and are considered to be extremely flammable. For example, the flash point of IPA is 53° F. If a beaker of IPA is allowed to sit uncovered in the middle of a room, enough vapors would escape to form an ignitable mixture. Since room temperature is 72° F or above it would only take one spark to cause a fire or explosion.
The hazards of fire or explosion can be controlled by keeping flammable liquids in closed containers, removing sources of ignition, and providing ventilation to prevent the build-up of vapors.
Unit 3 self-check quiz
1) A measure of flammability of a solvent is its:
Flash Point
2) A flash point is the lowest temperature at which
a) the liquid will ignite
b) the vapor-air mixture above the liquid will ignite
c) flames will spread across the liquid
3) A solvent with a flash point below _______ is considered to be extremely flammable.
Room temperature
4) The fire hazard may be controlled by:
a) keeping solvents in closed containers
b) only using solvents with high flash points
c) removing all sources of ignition
d) a & c
e) all of the above
Unit 4 Vapor Density
Another physical property of solvents that increases the fire hazard is vapor density.
Many solvents have vapor density greater that 1 (air = 1). This means that the solvent vapor is heavier that air and will sink to the lowest levels of a room. The concentration of solvent vapor will be much greater at floor level than at bench level or higher.
For example, if an open beaker of solvent with a high vapor density is allowed to evaporate into the air, the vapor can form a vapor wick, permitting a flash back from the ignition source to the supply of the vapors. The flames travel along the vapor trail back to the beaker, igniting any combustible materials in its path and burning intensely at the surface of the beaker.
Unit 4 self-check quiz
1) Some solvents are denser than ______ and will therefore ______ to the lowest point of the room.
air; sink, travel, or migrate
2) The vapors from a solvent can form a vapor _____ and permit a _____ of flames from the ignitino source to the vapor source igniting all _____ in its path
wick, flashback, combustibles
3) Saturation of the air with solvent vapors will:
a) ignite when the mixture reaches an ignition source
b) displace oxygen making it hard or impossible to breath
c) ignite all combustibles and people in the room when it is ignited
d) all of the above
Unit 5 Toxicity
Toxicity is a general term that refers to any harmful or adverse biological effects which result from exposure to a chemical or other substance. The word "toxic" is used interchangeably with the word "poisonous." The most fundamental principle of the science of toxicology is that all substances are or have the potential to be toxic. The dose or quantity administered determines whether or not a substance will cause harmful effects.
This principle gives rise to the concept of a "threshold level" or "no effect level." By definition, the threshold level is the level of exposure at which toxic effects begin to occur. If the dose or exposure is kept below the threshold level, no toxic effects will develop. All of us, including you, must be committed to keeping all chemical exposures to safe levels.
Different substances or chemicals have different threshold levels. As a result, some substances are more toxic than others. All of the solvents used in the IML are safe
they are used properly.
Factors affecting solvent toxicity:
Whether or not solvents or other chemicals cause harm to an individual depends on several factors. First, the individual must be exposed to the chemical. Exposure to industrial solvents generally occurs either by inhalation of the solvent vapors or by the liquid solvent contacting the skin. Most people are aware of the hazards of inhaling solvent vapors. However, many fail to recognize that the same toxic effects may occur if sufficient quantities of a solvent are absorbed through the skin. Additionally, solvents remove body fats and oils when they contact the skin, resulting in dry skin or dermatitis.
The red or orange latex gloves are recommended for most solvents used in the IML. These gloves must be worn whenever solvents are handled and should be replaced as needed if breakthrough or penetration begins to occur.
A less likely route of exposure to industrial chemicals is by ingestion. Needless to say, no industrial solvent should be ingested intentionally. Most are very toxic by this route of exposure. The majority of incidents of ingestion occur through the consumption of food that has been tainted with residual substances left on hands or surfaces such as tables.
Another factor regarding solvent toxicity is the extent of exposure to the solvent. This depends on the concentration of the solvent and the duration of exposure. For most solvents, a brief exposure to low levels is not very hazardous. However, continuous exposure to low levels or brief exposures to high levels should be avoided. In general, it is best to minimize exposure to solvents as much as possible. Solvents should always be handled either in fresh air or under a ventilated hood to prevent excessive inhalation of vapors.
Range of effects of toxicity:
Toxic effects resulting from exposure to solvents may be classified as short-term (Acute) or long-term (Chronic). Acute effects include, but are not limited to, irritation of eyes and nose, headache, nausea, lightheadedness, vomiting, fatigue, sleepiness, and loss of coordination. Chronic effects usually develop after regularly repeated exposures. These effects may include liver damage, hearing damage, problems with the blood forming system, adverse reproductive effects, cancer, or other complications.
Unit 5 self-check quiz
1) Toxicity refers to:
a) how rapidly a solvent evaporates
b) harmful effects caused by exposure to chemicals
c) a condition of the body after exposure to specific chemicals
d) allergic reactions some people have to chemicals
2) T / F Given a large enough dose all substances are toxic
3) The term "Threshold Level" refers to:
a) The level of exposure at which toxic effects may begin to occur.
b) The level of exposure below which no toxic effects will occur.
c) A printed form readily available in the IML
d) all of the above
4) List two major ways a person is likely to be exposed to solvents.
inhalation and skin contact
5) T / F The only problems that might result from skin contact with a solvent are dry skin or dermatitis.
False, it may also have systemic effects
6) The concentration of solvent vapors and the _____ are important factors in solvent toxicity.
duration of exposure
7) What kinds of gloves are used for handling solvents in the IML?
red or orange latex gloves
8) Toxic effects resulting from exposure to solvents can be _____ or ______
acute (short term) and chronic (long term)
9) List four possible effects from short term exposure to solvents.
headache, nausea, lightheadedness, fatigue, vomiting, loss of coordination, sleepiness, irritation
10) List two possible chronic effects of exposure to solvents.
damage to kidneys, liver, hearing, blood production, also cancer or adverse effects to the reproductive organs.
Unit 6 Threshold Limit Value (TLV)
The concept of a threshold level has led to the development of standards designed to protect those using chemicals from the harmful effects of industrial chemicals. The most comprehensive and up-to-date standards available are the TLV's or Threshold Limit Values. A TLV is the average level of an airborne contaminant which nearly all workers can be exposed to for 8 hours a day or 40 hours a week, over a working lifetime, without experiencing any harmful effects.
For some solvents, ceiling limits and short term exposure limits have also been established. These are respectively referred to "C's" and (STEL's) for short. These standards specify the maximum levels of airborne contaminants to which an individual may be exposed for brief periods, generally 15 minutes or less, and are intended to prevent acute effects.
TLV's for solvents are often expressed in parts per million or PPM. One part per million of acetone vapor in air means that there is one part of acetone for every million parts of air. To give an idea of how small a quantity of solvent it takes to reach a concentration of 100 ppm, consider a room 9 x 12 x 8. If just 3 tablespoons of acetone were evaporated in that room the average concentration of acetone would be 100 ppm. The TLV of acetone is 750 ppm.
Note: It is the responsibility of all of us here at the IML to see that we do not expose ourselves or those around us to fumes of any kind. Make sure whenever you are using chemicals that you do so on the ventilated hood or bench surfaces designed for such purposes.
Unit 6 self-check quiz
1) What does TLV stand for?
Threshold Limit Value
2) Ceiling or short term exposure limits are designed to prevent what?
acute effects
3) TLV's for solvents are often expressed in:
parts per million (ppm)
Unit 7 Odor Threshold
When solvent fumes first escape into a room, there is usually be an odor. The concentration of the vapors in the air when the odor can first be detected is called the odor threshold. The odor threshold is different for each solvent but is generally lower than the TLV. In other words, it will usually be possible to smell solvent vapors before they reach a harmful level.
There is only one catch to this statement: vapors can quickly dull the sense of smell. People become acclimated, or used to, the solvent's smell and are no longer aware of the odor. Small leaks can sneak up on those in the room because they become acclimated to the smell slowly. Someone from outside the room can walk in and smell the solvent very strongly while those acclimated would not be able to smell it at all.
Unit 7 self-check quiz
1) An odor threshold is:
a) the distinct odor of each solvent
b) the concentration level when an odor can first be detected
c) usually higher than the TLV
d) usually lower than the TLV
e) b & c
f) b & d
2) Strong solvent odors should be reported to the fab supervisor because it is possible to become _____ to the odor and therefore exceed the _____ .
acclimated (used to), TLV
Unit 8 Reaction With Acids
Organic solvents react chemically with acids, producing a violent reaction. As a by-product of the chemical reaction, gases are released, as well as a great amount of heat. Therefore, acids and solvents and their vapors should never come into contact with one another.
For example, whenever a solvent comes in contact with nitric acid, an explosion or fire results. Organic solvents and hot sulfuric acid react together and may explode or start a fire.
Reference note:
Organic solvents should never come in contact with oxidizers such as hydrogen peroxide and chromic etch. Oxidizers are a class of their own and will also react violently with organic solvents and acids.
Unit 8 self-check quiz
1) T / F Solvent and acid vapors will not react because a chemical reaction only takes place between liquids.
False, vapors can react with each other, too.
2) Never mix _____ and _____ because a violent chemical _____ can take place.
acids, solvents, reaction
Unit 9 Control of Solvent Hazards in the IML
The safe use and handling of solvents depends on a combination of good work habits, proper engineering controls, and understanding of hazards associated with the solvents used. In the IML, exhaust ventilation is used to prevent solvent vapors and other chemical contaminants from permeating the lab. In addition, we try to use the safest chemicals for the specific purposes. Bulk storage is done in "flammable" storage cabinets in and out of the IML. Another factor that helps minimize the exposure is the tremendous amount of air circulating through the lab. This dilutes any vapors that escape into the work area.
Once you have successfully completed this manual you should know enough to prevent solvent problems from occurring. This will allow you to perform your tasks safely. Remember, there is no substitute for good, clean work habits, especially when working with chemicals. For further information about the specific chemicals you may be working with, refer to the MSDS's located in the binders outside the IML or ask for help. Do not take chances with your safety.
Unit 9 self-check quiz
1) What three factors are necessary for using solvents safely?
good work habits, proper engineering controls, and knowledge of the hazards of solvents
2) Where can you find the complete information on the chemicals used in the IML?
in the MSDS's
Unit 10 Solvent Reference Table
Directions for the solvent reference table:
On the table below you will find the Fire Hazard, Toxicity Hazard, TLV, Odor Threshold, and the toxic effects listed. You need to know the fire and toxicity ratings but in the other categories you will only need to be familiar with the numeric ratings. As you look at this list you should note which symptoms the solvents cause and note the specific differences some may have. When you feel you know the important items go to the self-quiz and fill in the blanks.
Module II: Handling
Unit 1 Bottles
All solvents used in the IML are supplied in glass or plastic one-gallon bottles. It is important to be very careful when handling any chemical in a glass bottle. This is especially true when handling solvents for two major reasons. First, if a bottle were to break near an ignition source, a serious fire would occur. Second, a one-gallon spill of solvent can release enough vapors to pose a serious health hazard to individuals in the immediate vicinity.
In order to minimize these hazards, individual glass bottles must always be transported in plastic buckets. The bottles should never be swung or subjected to shocks of any kind or to careless handling. The bottle should be handled using two hands, one supporting the bottom of the bottle, the other grasping the neck. For plastic bottles a bucket is not required. A leak may develop in the bottle, but it will never break.
When a bottle is received from a vendor it will have all of the pertinent warnings and precautions on the label. A more complete listing of the information pertaining to the chemical is available in the MSDS's.
Empty solvent bottles should be left open under an exhaust hood to allow any residual solvent to evaporate. The bottle may then be used for disposing of used chemicals by labeling it properly and calling Chemical Management (the bomb squad) at 8-6156 to pick it up. If the bottle is not going to be reused, once it is fully evaporated it is put in that night's trash can for the janitors to pick it up.
Unit 1 self-check quiz
1) What are the two major hazards of a broken bottle of solvent?
fire and health hazard from inhalation of vapors
2) What is the safest wat to transport a glass solvent bottle?
in a plastic bucket
3) When handling solvent bottles you should _____ and the other _____ .
one hand on the bottom of the bottle and the other one on the neck
4) What is the proper way to dispose of solvent bottles?
Uncap and and dry under a flow hood, then dispose in a trash can
Unit 2 Storage and Use of Solvents
Solvents are stored in the "flammable" storage cabinets provided for that purpose. A small amount (what you will use in a 24 hour period) can be left out of the cabinet if it is kept in a ventilated hood where the vapors will be exhausted away. This will prevent a dangerous build-up of vapors from occurring. Empty bottles should be taken care of as discussed earlier as soon as they are emptied. Do not leave empty bottles lying around because they will have residual solvents and vapors in them and will become an explosion hazard. Do not store dissimilar chemicals in the same storage cabinets. The vapors from these chemicals could mix and set off a reaction with devastating results. If you are unsure about how to store a chemical, please ask, do not guess.
The "flammable" storage cabinets must be kept away from ignition sources and combustible materials such as boxes, rags, and towels. The cabinets should be located in areas 80°F or lower.
Solvents must be stored and used below eye level in order to reduce the chances of getting solvents in the eyes.
Squeeze bottles should be placed away from sources of ignition and where they will not be subjected to rough handling or sudden shocks. Solvent squeeze bottles must be filled at the sink where the fumes will be exhausted away.
Beakers need to be covered when not in use. Solvents should only be kept in beakers for short periods of time. Beakers of solvent must be filled and used at the solvent bench so the vapors will be exhausted out of the lab area. When you are finished with the solvent, pour the used or contaminated solvent into the proper waste container. This is also done at the solvent sink.
Unit 2 self-check quiz
1) Solvents shoudl always be stored in approved _____ _____ marked "flammable".
Flammable cabinet
2) The following rules deal with storing solvents. Decide if each rule is true or false.
a) No ventilation is needed for a flammable storage cabinet.
b) The maximum temperature at the cabinet should be 80°F.
c) Bottles can be stored on their sides.
d) Acids must never be stored with solvents.
e) Bottles must never be stored above eye level.
f) Empty bottles should be saved - waste not, want not.
g) Combustibles can be stored by the cabinets as long as they are outside the cabinet and do not obstruct the door.
3) T / F Squeeze bottles can be left anywhere in the lab.
False, not by ignition sources.
Unit 3 Disposal of Waste Solvents and Housekeeping
Solvents need to be collected into larger containers for pick up by Chem. Management. Small incidental quantities should be rinsed down the drain with copious amounts of water. For questions about waste solvents, contact the lab manager. Do not dump solvents down the drains.
It is very important to clean up solvent spills in order to minimize the fire hazard and the amount of vapors present in the lab. If you find a spill and can not identify it, contact the lab manager or Dr. Salmon. The spilled chemical needs to be identified before it can be cleaned up. If you know what the spill is, you can only clean it up if it is less than a cup. You must use the orange rubber gloves and tex wipes. Put the saturated wipes in a plastic-lined garbage can. Once you are done cleaning up the spill and the saturated wipes are in the trash can, tie the plastic bag and remove the can with the bag in it from the lab. It is important to note that the trash can should have nothing else in it because cross contamination could cause spontaneous ignition. To clean larger spills, respirators with yellow filters must be used along with proper protective gear. The use of absorbing pillows and the proper disposal of them will be handled by trained personnel.
Unit 3 self-check quiz
1) A minor solvent spill can be wiped up using _____ , and _____ .
orange rubber gloves and tex wipes
2) Dispose of solvent wipes by _____ , tying the plastic bag, and then _____ for the nightly pick-up.
throwing them in the garbage can, putting the trash can in the hall
3) T / F There is no need to worry about a small solvent spill because it will evaporate quickly.
4) If there is a large spill in the lab
a) get the heck out of Dodge as fast as you can and tell the lab manager or Dr. Salmon
b) open the doors to get the fumes out of the lab
c) hold your breath and wipe it up quickly
d) vacuum it up and dump it down the drain
Module III: Safety
Unit 1 Protective Gear
The following protective equipment is required to pour solvents and carry bottled solvents:
A. Wrap-around safety glasses
B. Solvent resistant gloves. These should be changed out on a regular basis as needed
C. Lab apron, solvent resistant suit, or acid smock
D. Closed-toe, closed-heel, nonporous shoes
Note: You should use different gloves for working with acids and solvents so you don't run the risk of mixing chemicals. You should also observe the gloves as they come in contact with solvents to make sure the materials do not breakdown. This would cause holes to form and allow the solvent to come in contact with your skin.
Unit 1 self-check quiz
1) Orange solvent resistant gloves should be worn when working with solvents because:
a) solvents may eat holes in other gloves
b) they match the bunny suits better than the other types
c) it lets those around you know that you are using chemicals
d) becasue they are thicker than the daily use gloves
2) List the four items of protection that must be worn when working with solvents.
safety glasses, gloves, lab apron, closed-toe closed-heel non-pourous shoes
Unit 2 First Aid Measures
The first aid measures given here are general guidelines that are appropriate in the majority of cases. There may be specific reactions that will be extreme and will need immediate medical attention. If this is the case call 8-2222 (campus security) or 911 as quick as you can.
If vapors from a solvent are inhaled, resulting in marked irritation, dizziness, drowsiness, or other symptoms, remove the person to fresh air (out of doors is best). In an extreme case where the victim stops breathing, remove them from the solvent laden air and have a qualified person start administering artificial respiration while another person calls 8-2222 or 911.
Eye contact:
For a splash in the eye, rinse the eye in an eye bath for 15 minutes. Go to the Health Center. The eyes will probably feel dry and irritated but there usually will be no residual damage.
Skin contact:
For a small splash, wash the affected area with soap and water. For a large splash, go to the emergency shower and rinse while taking of the effected clothing. The clothing is very flammable and should not be worn again until it has been washed.
In the unlikely event of ingestion of a solvent, keep the person quiet and have them lie down. Do not induce vomiting. Call 8-2222 or 911. Give the name of the victim, the chemical ingested, and your location. Let the response team administer the proper medical treatment.
Unit 2 self-check quiz
1) If a person becomes dizzy or drowsy while working with solvents and you suspect it is from inhaling vapors you should:
a) put them in the emergency shower for 15 minutes
b) keep them warm and quiet
c) give artificial respiration
d) remove them to fresh air
2) T / F If solvent is splashed into the eyes, rinse the eyes in the eye bath for 5 minutes.
False, 15 minutes
3) If someone were to ingest solvent you should
a) induce vomiting
b) keep the person quiet and call 8-2222 or 911
c) notify the next of kin
d) all of the above
4) In case of a large splash of solvent on the body you should:
a) don't worry about it, it wil evaporate
b) shower and strip
c) call 8-2222
d) have your lab partner get you some clean, dry clothes
e) b, c, d
Unit 3 Precautions
The following precautions are listed for your own protection and the protection of those in your work area.
By adhering to these safety rules, you will greatly reduce the number of accidents and thus protect your own health as well as that of those around you.
The rule is stated followed by a brief description.
1) Never mix acids and solvents.
Acids and solvents react chemically to produce gases and a great amount of heat. The mixture is explosive.
2) Do not use IPA or any other solvent to clean sink surfaces.
There may be residual acids on the surfaces or there may be acid vapors which can mix with the solvent's vapors.
3) Do not mix materials not called for in the instructions.
A violent chemical reaction may result. Leave the chemical discoveries to those paid to risk their lives to do so.
4) Use vented exhaust hoods whenever pouring solvents.
These hoods are designed to prevent the build-up of vapors.
5) Pour solvents only at the proper solvent sinks.
This will prevent the build-up of vapors and the accidental mixing of chemicals.
6) Never allow solvents or their fumes to come in contact with ignition sources.
Most solvents are extremely flammable and explosive.
7) Wash hands and gloves after handling solvents.
Any chemical residue could cause irritation of the skin and possibly react with other chemicals you come in contact with. This is also a common cause of solvent ingestion.
8) Do not use the same pair of gloves to handle solvents and acids.
Cross contamination could occur causing a chemical reaction which could cause serious burns.
9) No eating or drinking around chemicals.
It would be easy to contaminate food with residual chemicals and thus cause the ingestion of these chemicals.
Unit 3 self-check quiz
1)You shouldn't use solvents to clean walls and sink tops because:
a) the potential of chemical reactions with residual chemicals
b) fire hazard
c) inhalation of vapors
d) all of the above
2) T / F it is ok to experiment with mixing chemicals if you do it under a fume hood.
3) Solvents should be poured under a _____ _____ to control the build up of vapors.
Fume hod
4) Pour solvents only at the:
Solvent sinks
5) Soldering around solvents isn't wise because:
it is a source of ignition
6) T / F Mixing solvents and acids can be done if it is done very slowly.
7) It is best to wash your hands after:
a) working with solvents
b) working with acids
c) working with metals
d) working on equipment
e) fertilizing your garden
f) all of the above
Unit 4 MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheets)
OSHA hazards communication standard requires that all chemical containers and equipment containing chemicals to be labeled. These labels have four important items of information: (1) the name of the chemical(s) (2) warnings (3) hazards and (4) precautions and first aid. In addition to the labeling it also requires all manufacturers of hazardous materials to provide detailed information on the characteristics and proper handling of chemicals. This information is contained in the Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS).
At the IML, we maintain 2 complete files of the MSDS's for the chemicals used in the IML. The files are kept current as we bring new chemicals in. Before we can start using the chemical, we require the MSDS to be in our files. These files are in the binders at the entrance to the lab and in the file cabinet in the lab manager's office. Utah Valley Regional Medical Center will also have access to MSDS's of all known chemicals and their compounds.
We file the MSDS in alphabetical order by their chemical name.
All students, faculty, and staff have full access to these documents. If you have trouble finding the information you need or understanding what you do find please contact the lab manager and he will help you with your questions.
Unit 4 self-check quiz
1) MSDS stands for:
a) Material Specific Document System
b) Material Safety Data Sheet
c) Material Safety Document System
d) All of the above
2) The MSDS's are located:
a) at the entrance of the lab
b) in the file cabinet in the lab manager's office
c) at the parent company of the chemical
d) all major hospital data links
e) all of the above
3) T / F You need permission to look at the MSDS's.
4) T / F You may obtain a copy of the MSDS's for your personal use if you so desire.
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Solvents used in the IML:
Fire Hazard
Toxicity Hazard
TLV ppm
Odor Threshold
Toxic Effects
140 ppm (sweet/fruity)
Irritates eyes, nose and throat; headaches; skin dryness
Dries skin; light headedness
Isopropyl Alcohol
20 ppm (sharp/musty)
Dries skin; irritates eyes, nose and throat; drowsiness
Methyl Isoamylketone
0.05 ppm (sweet/sharp)
Irritates eyes, nose and throat; may cause weakness, dizziness, lightheadedness, nausea, vomiting, or kidney damage
Methyl Isobutylketone
0.3 ppm (sweet/sharp)
Irritates eyes, nose and throat; may cause weakness, dizziness, lightheadedness, nausea, vomiting, or kidney damage
Methyl Ethylketone
2-100 ppm (misty)
Irritation of eyes and nose; intoxication, headache, and dizziness
Ethyl Lactate
Positive Photo Resist
None (fruity/ester)
Combustible liquid; skin, eye, respiratory irritant; nervous system toxin
Propylene Glycol Monomethyl Ether Acetate
Very low (slightly sweet odor)
Irritant; may cause itching, redness and burns to skin; ingestion may cause diarrhea, kidney and liver damage
N-Methyl-2-Pyrrolidone or M-Pyrol
Unknown (pungent)
Readily absorbed through intact skin; vapors may cause eye, skin, and nose irritation; eye contact with liquid may cause severe damage
Trans 1, 2 dichloroethylene
0.08 ppm (sweet)
Eye irritation; poor coordination, drowsiness, toxic vapors released when heated
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A sexual act in which you take a juicy pepper while doing a girl doggy-style and then quickly sqeeze pepper on yourself and stick it back in. Then yell " AYAYAYAYAYAYYA"! The sensation is amazing, after this, you must get off, then send her on her way.
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I am currently looking for a "modern"(non-1911) .45acp for under $700.It would preferably not have a heavy trigger pull and look pretty cool also. PLEASE RESPOND IF YOU HAVE ANY ADVICE WHATSOEVER!!! Ive heard about the springfield xd's are the smith and wesson's m&p's any good?
Thanks, Diedreich
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Springfield XD45...
You're going to hear this a lot...
When I wanted another 45 I looked and handled all three,the M&P,XD and Glock. I chose the XDc 45 in Dark Earth. Good trigger ,accurate and just about the size of my Glock 19. I've got 500-600 rounds through it not one hic-up or problem.The more you shoot it the more you like it. Every one who tried it wants one. I'm not bashing the others just for a 45 the XD fit me.Try it, you'll like it. Good luck.
One more vote for the XD. I have the .45 GAP around 1000 rnds. with no probs.
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If you want an all metal pistol, then look at the CZ 97 or EAA Witness Match.
Another poly pistol to consider is the FN or the Beretta Storm. If you want something small to carry concealed, then look at the Kahrs.
+1 on the SA XD 45c and the steel frame EAA witness.
Hate to be a broken record, but Guns & Ammo Handgun magazine had a .45 polymer shoot-off and the XD45 won more categories than the Taurus, M&P and Glock, and placed 2nd in most of the categories it didnt win.
It's a quality polymer 45. I don't own one in .45 but I do in .40, and I love it.
Well, if a gun mag said it's the best, that settles it!
From the posts so far it sounds like XD all the way, but there are alot of XD fans on this board and the M&P guys (not to mention Glock guys) just haven't chimed in yet. I don't own either and here's my take.
Seriously, both (XD or S&W M&P) are excellent guns. The M&P comes with interchangeable grips in different sizes to custom fit to your hands/feel.
If you can find somewhere that rents both, shoot them both a go with the one that you shoot better and like the feel of. At least dry fire them in the store and figure out which one feels better to you (fit, grip, control placement, trigger reach, trigger feel etc) and go with that one.
And, yes, it may come down to which one you like the looks of better. While I don't really find looks a high priority since, these are both great guns what the heck, get the one that "calls" to you or you get the screaming deal on.
You can find alot of useful info on these guns right here in the Springfield, S&W, and general semi-auto forums.
The poll that has been going on in this forum comparing XD, Glock, and M&P still has XD in the lead !!
Pick a high quality firearm like any of these, and then buy the one you shoot best and fits/feels best to YOU. My $0.02.
For that price, Ex-Dee 45. And I am not just jumping on the bandwagon; I own one and it's a nice pistol.
How about a Glock model 21? Also, you may be able to find a nice used Sig Sauer P220.
I have the 5" xd45 and i love it. Thinking about trading my taurus pt145 in on the compact xd45. I haven't tried the m&p yet so i cant give an educated comparison.
i have both gun
and .................................................. .
i prefer the usp .45 but my wife loves the xd .45
XD45 hands down
now - 4", 5", thumb safety,
choices choices choices
i love the glocks but their 3 45ACP's don't feel right, their 45GAP's do however
i'd rather have two XD's than one Springfield 1911 - same price
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At the Apps World North America conference in San Francisco, Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak gave WIRED a wide-ranging interview, touching on everything from his preferred iPhone 5s color (he has all three) to the fictional operating system in the movie Her. But his most interesting comment by far was a heretical recommendation for his former company: Apple, he thinks, should release an Android handset.
"There's nothing that would keep Apple out of the Android market as a secondary phone market," said Wozniak–who, it should be noted, is no longer involved in the day-to-day workings of the company. "We could compete very well. People like the precious looks of stylings and manufacturing that we do in our product compared to the other Android offerings. We could play in two arenas at the same time."
Such an iAndroid device is an unlikely prospect, to say the least, but it's not technically impossible. Android is an open-source operating system software based on the Apache Software License 2.0, and is available for any handset maker to adopt and develop. Apple could even fork Android, as Amazon has, to create a version of the OS more in line with Apple's aesthetic. (Apple would, however, need to separately license Google applications such Maps and Gmail to the device.)
Despite how that suggestion might sound, Wozniak was generally bullish on his former company, rejecting the notion that innovation at Apple has stalled out. When asked about Apple's much-remarked-on failure last year to introduce a new category–such as a smartwatch or TV, both long rumored to be in the works–Woz countered that he believes Apple is waiting for the right time to release the right product.
"The great products really come from secret development," he said. "You put small teams of great people on them and they aren't bothered by other people commenting on what they're doing while they're doing it. A whole new category of products doesn't happen very often. It might happen once a decade. Sometimes you have to wait for one of those to come about."
He also endorsed Apple's decision not to pour new features into the iPhone, arguing that feature creep is not the same as innovation. "If you have something really good, don't change it; don't screw it up," he said. "You pick up a Samsung phone and say smile and it takes a picture, but how much innovation is that? That's just throwing in a lot of features."
"People don't really choose their smartphones based on features," he added. "I think Apple is superior at being able to say no."
Wozniak also addressed the future of the operating system–in particular the one featured in the Spike Jonze movie Her, which tells the story of an OS that not only processes natural language but thinks on its own.
"A computer can execute a lot of instructions, but it can't solve simple problems unless you give it an approach, and the human comes up with the approach," he said, noting that true artificial intelligence would need to overcome that iron law. Previously, he was swayed by Ray Kurzweil's argument that exponential curves in technology–Moore's Law chief among them–would make this leap possible surprisingly soon. But Wozniak worries that such curves can't keep going forever. "I think Moore's Law is at the end, right now," he said. "We're storing ones and zeros with 8 electrons, and you just can't get much smaller than that."
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Let's play and try to figure out how much Reese is willing to spend on a contract for Will Beatty. The reason ? Calculating future handicaps and salary cap situation in the near future.
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He is about to turn 28 years old . So my best guess is a 5 year 37.5 mill contract . I should say that would be more or less a very " friendly team " contract in my estimation.


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16-day campaign starts: To Take Back the Tech! to end violence against women
By APC WNSP for APC
CUERNAVACA, Mexico, 25 November 2009
//In Malaysia, women in the community are learning how to blog, and posting their perceptions on violence against women in their own language// //In Mexico, women's communication rights activists and journalists will take over Twitter for 16 days of feminist tweeting on technology how-tos and against violence against women// //In the Republic of Congo, students will write and perform a play on violence against women and technology//
What is the campaign about?
Take Back the Tech! is a collaborative campaign for anyone using the internet and technology to protest violence against women (VAW). Initiated by APC's women's programme (APC WNSP) in 2006, and built by a diverse movement of individuals, organisations, collectives and communities, the campaign is part of the UN-sanctioned 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-based Violence which begins on November 25 each year.
It is our right to shape, define, participate, use and share knowledge, information and technology, and to create digital spaces that are safe and equal. Take Back the Tech! calls all users of information and communications technologies (ICTs) -especially girls and women but also men and boys- to take control of technology and consciously use it to change unequal power relations.
Take Back the Tech! will be happening all over the world, including in Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, Cambodia, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Republic of Congo, Malaysia, Mexico, Pakistan, Philippines, South Africa, Uganda as part of APC WNSP's efforts to achieve Millenium development Goal 3 to promote gender equality and empower women.
How can you Take Back the Tech?
Spread the word
State your stand and help us spread the word about the campaign. Send this message on, change your email signature or status messages to point to the campaign website, send a digital postcard, put the campaign banner on your site, chalk it on a sidewalk, any creative ways you can think of to spread the word! If you are on Twitter, tweet with us by using the hashtag: #takebackthetech. If you are a blogger, ka-BLOG with us :) Spread the word by translating actions and slogans in your local languages, and disseminating the campaign and its daily actions through any of your online channels.
16 daily actions
Simple daily actions throughout the 16 days show how to use technology strategically to counter VAW. From sending SMS, to making digital postcards, learning a new software, playing with radio or remembering forgotten names in the history of IT development, you can take action with the tools and platforms you have at hand. Check the campaign website during the 16 days to take part in daily actions.
Ka-BLOG with us
Explore and broaden the knowledge around technology and internet and violence against women by joining the Take Back the Tech! 16-day blogathon.
New to blogging? This is the perfect reason to start your own, or at least, click that "comment" button to have your say. In Filipino slang, "ka-BLOG" means someone you blog with, we can all blog together to raise awareness and help end VAW. Tag your blog posts using Technorati tag: "takebackthetech", or register your blog on the campaign website, or email us: firstname.lastname@example.com. Join our movement to transform the blogosphere!
Start a campaign
Start your own Take Back the Tech! campaign. Independent and creative initiatives to Take Back the Tech! are taking off in different parts of the world, translating content and action to address local needs and priorities.
Use the campaign website to highlight your action, or find information and resources. There are campaign kits, images and graphics, tips on how to be safe online, articles and links, available in English, Spanish and French. If you don't have an online publishing space, you can have your own page on the site. Email us to let us know how we can support your action: firstname.lastname@example.com.
Digital stories, audiocasts & more
Learn by listening to the experience and stories of women and men affected by VAW. The campaign website will feature digital stories, audiocasts, video clips and postcards. If you have something you would like to share, just log on to the campaign site and submit your story.
Suggest an action
Help shape the campaign by sharing your experience and ideas. If you have thoughts, email us or log on to the site, and make it part of the campaign.
Check www.TakeBackTheTech.net daily from 25 November to 10 December, and take control of technology to end violence against women.
For more information: send an email to firstname.lastname@example.com
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Connect with other campaigners: http://lists.apcwomen.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/takebackthetech
Take Back the Tech! is an initiative of the APC Women's Networking Support Programme (APC WNSP), a global network of women who support women's networking for social change and women's empowerment through the use of information and communication technologies (ICTs) especially internet, founded in 1993. The APC WNSP is part of the Association for Progressive Communications (APC). MDG3: Strengthening women's strategic use of technology to combat violence against women and girls http://www.apcwomen.org/node/695 and http://www.apc.org/en/node/7892/
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Take Back the Tech! in Soweto!!!
Women'sNet has just completed painting a mural in Soweto, Chris Hani Bargwanath Hospital wall. The aim of this activity is to launch a global campaign, Take Back the Tech The campaign which calls on all ICT users – especially women and girls – to take control of technology and strategically use any ICT platform at hand (mobile phones, instant messengers, blogs, websites, digital cameras, email, podcasts and more) for activism against gender-based violence.
On the 10th December, Women'sNet and partners will launch the campaign by engaging in activities such as paper doll creation, collecting messages and signature in support of the campaign, hanging up clothing (dresses, t.shirts, with messages) in support and to commemorate women and children that experienced gender based violence. This day also marks the beggining of a 365 day online activity to combat violence Against women and Children.
The launch of this campaign in South Africa will be followed up with a variety of activities which include a public education campaign, "keep your chats exactly that!", aimed at educating young people, parents and teachers about the digital dangers but also positive use of ICTs.


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Te'o is diffrent then most MLB's his size, becuase he can defend the pass.. A guy with that size who can get behind the line and defend the pass is rare.. He dosen't fall into the stero typical "if ur 250lbs and play ILB u gotta play ILB for 3/4 team".. Hes the exception to the rule, and take it from someone whos watched just about every play for ND this yr, hes completely the real deal, and i honestly don't think there undefeated without em...
I'm kinda hoping Kawaan Short is available when we pick.. The guys brilliant.. He blocks kicks, sacks qb's, gets RB's behind the line, strong at POA, has great size..etc If the GIANTS pick in the low 20's, which i hope they don't, but lets face it, losing to eagles and bengals could really hurt us, then i hope Kawaan Short is at least in consideration.. Linval and Short side by side would be unbelievable..
Also, people know how much i like Baccari Rambo, and i'd put his off field stuff aside, becauses hes a 1st rd talent, and if hes still available when we pick in RD 2, i'd take me.. He'd be a unbelievable replacement for KP..
Anyhow, heres this wk's mock.. I got us picking 22nd, as thats where i believe we'd pick if Draft was today..
1. Kawaan Short DT Purdue- This guy does it all, as he blocks kicks(4), sacks the QB(6), gets behind the line for TFL(13)..Hes also got really good size, and has the nessecary explosion off the ball that would play nice next to a big run stuffer like LINVAL JOSEPH.. THey'd be a formidable duo, and Chris Canty may be released in offseason and Rocky Bernard is a FA, and Marvin Austin has shown nothing to this point in his career...
2. Bacarri Rambo S Georgia- Tony Jefferson was lit up this past weekend by W.VA, which is nothing to slouch about, but still. Rambo's bulldogs have been even better defensivley since he returned, and the playmaker has made a big impact since returning, and it shows.. Hes got solid size, ball hawk ability, and great instincts.. With KP's career in NY possibly coming to a close, and me not being as sold on S.BROWN longterm, as i've said since hes started killing it for us, and Rolles big contract possibly leading to a Cap casualty, i think Rambo makes alot of sense.. Hes a 1st rd talent that has fell because off field issues, but his on field play and diffrence making is to hard to ignore, and i'd be happy to gamble on the kids talent in RD 2..
3. Joseph Fauria TE UCLA- Big athletic, redzone target, who has frame to add some weight and become better blocker.. Has been huge for UCLA in a resurgent season for the bruins, and is the last of the top TE's in this class, in my opinion, behind only Eifert and Ertz... Huge dropoff after Fauria..
4. Brian Winters OT Kent St- Gotta chance to watch this kid this past wk, and was really impressed.. He moves well, and is a leader of a team that loves to run the football.. 4th rd steal in my opinion..
5. AJ Klein ILB Iowa St- Big, Strong MLB, who is fiery leader of Iowa St club.. Sure tackler, who was BIG12 Co Defensive player of the yr last season.. A solid player..
6. Craig Roh DE Michigan- stock has fallen this yr, but is a strong physical player who could be a solid rotational DE, maybe our next Dave Tollefson type?
7. Matthew McGloin QB Penn St- The kids improved leaps and bounds, and if not for the Penn St Air attack to make them a complete offense, they don't have a resurgent season.. Hes smart with the football and can make most of the throws.. hes worth a shot in the 7th rd, and would be good competiton if we don't want to pay a mill for a backup...
It seems like Reese likes to get Onlinemen in free agency lately, and I would be fine with that. But until we do it, I cannot forgive another offseason of passing on Oline. You know last draft I said the 1 guy who I didnt think we could get, but as it turned out we could have, was Cordy Glenn. If we do not address this need this offseason, I think this team goes into rapid decline.


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The Portland Timbers announced that the club has signed defender Mikael Silvestre. The Frenchman was acquired from the Seattle Sounders, who had claimed the player's discovery rights. Portland sent a first-round pick in the 2014 MLS Supplemental Draft and a conditional 2015 draft pick to its arch-rival in exchange for the left back. Follow GOAL.COM on Twitter
Silvestre, 35, is best known for the 10 seasons he spent with Manchester United between 1999 and 2008, where he won five Premier League titles and one Champions League. He also played two seasons with Arsenal between 2008 and 2010.
"Mikael will bring a tremendous amount of experience and a presence on the field and in the locker room," said Timbers head coach Caleb Porter. "He is a quality player on both sides of the ball and his impact will certainly go a long way in helping to solidify our back line."
Silvestre, who was signed following a two-week trial, has 40 caps with the France national team and played in the 2006 World Cup. Most recently, he had been with Werder Bremen in the German Bundesliga.
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Registration for The FIRST TEE Pine Mountain summer programming at Wasioto Winds has begun. For more information, call 606-337-1066 or email [email protected], [email protected] or [email protected]
In honor of ADOPT-A-SHELTER CAT MONTH (designated by the Humane Society of the U.S.), Friends of the Bell County Animal Shelter (FOS) will pay half the adoption fee for the first 30 cats or kittens adopted from the Bell County Animal Shelter during June. That means if you are one of the first 30 people to adopt a cat or kitten you will pay $35 instead of the usual $70 fee.
Bell-Whitley/Middlesboro Independent Preschool HEAD START will register 3- and 4 year-olds for the 2015-2016 school year every Wednesday throughout June at East End, located at 502 Ashbury Avenue, by appointment only. To schedule an appointment or for more information, contact Jolene or Abbie at 606-337-3044.
Gap Creek Baptist Church youth will have a YARD SALE and car wash from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on June 6
Friends of the Bell County Animal Shelter will be participating in the annual 25E YARD SALE from Covington to North Carolina. A multi-family yard sale will be set up at the Brownstone in Middlesboro on June 6.
The first annual Christ Avengers Fighting for Veterans, a BENEFIT GOSPEL SINGING, will be held from 2:30-8 p.m. on June 6 at Veterans Park on U.S. Hwy. 119 in Pineville. There will be a host of gospel bands performing, corn hole tournament, a veterans relay walk, door prizes, face painting ($1), bake sale, hot dog sale ($5 includes hot dog, chips and drink), chili dinners ($5 includes chili, crackers and drink). Every veteran in attendance will receive a free dinner. All donations will be greatly appreciated. Everyone is welcome. For more information, contact George at 670-7715, Sherry at 670-5076, Howard at 248-8528 or Sharon at 337-7677.
Living Hope Church, located at 347 Shawnee Road in Harrogate, Tenn., will have a YARD SALE from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on June 6. Proceeds will go toward their kitchen facilities renovation.
Indian Creek Baptist Church will host VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL, Journey off the Map, June 7-12 from 7-8:45 p.m. Kickoff will begin at 3 p.m. on June 6 with inflatables, food and games.
There will be a MEMORIAL SERVICE at Cubbage Cemetery beginning at 10 a.m. on June 7. Everyone welcome.
First Baptist Church of Harrogate will host "Journey Off the Map" VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL from 6-8:30 p.m. June 7-11 for K-4- through 12th-grade and adults.
Every Hero Has a Story, a week-long program, will be held from 9 a.m. to noon June 8-12 at the HARROGATE BOOKSTATION, located at 310 Bristol Road in Harrogate, Tenn., for ages 3-12. You must complete the program to receive a certificate. Arrive early to register.
The Nutrition Education Program at the Bell County Cooperative Extension Office will offer a 12-week program, A SUMMER FILLED WITH SALADS, at 1 p.m. on June 8. Information on food preparation and healthy tips for the kitchen will be available. Participants will receive samples of recipes at each session and door prizes will be given away. Seating is limited. To register, contact the Extension Office at 606-337-2376.
Martin's Station Masonic Lodge No. 188, A.F. & A.M., located on Dr. Thomas Walker Rd, one mile west of Rose Hill, Va., will have their regular STATED COMMUNICATION on June 8. Meal is at 6:30 p.m. and the meeting is at 7:30 p.m. Members and visiting brethren are encouraged to attend.
MONDAYS R MURDER Book Club for mystery lovers will meet at 10 a.m. on May 18 at the Middlesborough-Bell County Public Library. June's book is "Casino Royale" by Ian Fleming (book and movie). If you are interested in joining, call 606-248-4812.
An underground RETRAINING CLASS will begin at 8 a.m. on June 8 at the Division of Mine Safety, 174 Ball Park Road in Harlan.
The Bell County Animal Clinic will be conducting RABIES CLINICS. The schedule includes: June 9 — Old Yellow Creek Church, 6:15-6:45 p.m.; Yellow Creek School, 6:50-7:05 p.m.; and Covenant United Methodist Church, 7:P15-7:35 p.m. June 11 — Newtown Baptist Church, 6:30-6:40 p.m.; and Pineville city hall, 6:45-7:15 p.m. Prices: Distemper/parvo/hepatitis/lepto, $15; distemper/parvo/adenovirus, $15; feline distemper, $15; feline leukemia, $20; rabies (feline or canine), $10; all vaccinations for one dog, $25; all vaccinations for one cat (distemper/feline leukemia/RV), $45; and vaccination for cat FVRCP/RV, $25. Puppies and kittens under 12 weeks will not be given rabies vaccinations.
The Cumberland Valley Chapter of the Kentucky Public Retirees (KPR) will meet June 9 at Golden Corral (next to Walmart) in London. Mealtime begins at 11:30 a.m. with the meeting to follow. Nomination and election of new chapter officers for the next year will take place. Any retiree receiving retirement benefits from KERS, CERS or SPRS is welcome to attend. Membership information will be available at the meeting or at kentuckypublicretirees.org.
Stand in the Gap Coalition is sponsoring free saliva-based drug test kits designed to be provided to parents and guardians to keep and use for their children as they feel necessary. Give Me A Reason, gives individuals a reason to say no to drugs when tempted by peer pressure or whatever the circumstance be. Complete information and instructions are included in each kit. Kits can be obtained at the Stand in the Gap office, located at 502 Pennlyn Avenue in Cumberland Gap, Tenn. on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.; and in at least 44 different distribution points in the Tri-State area. For more information and locations of the DP's, call 423-300-1302 or 423-494-1849.
Bell County School's SUMMER FOOD Service Program will operate from June 15-July 17. A mandatory meeting for participants will begin at 9 a.m. on June 10 in the training room of the Bell County Board of Education's Central Office, located at 211 Virginia Avenue in Pineville. A representative from your organization must be present at the meeting to qualify as a site. For more information, contact Tina Tipton or Regina Collett at 606-337-7051.
SENIORS DAY at the Tennessee Smokies, located at 3540 Line Drive in Kodak, Tenn., will begin at noon on June 10 with a portion of ticket proceeds benefiting senior programming in Harrogate, Tenn. For more information including ticket prices, contact Donna Williams at the Harrogate Senior Center at [email protected] or 423-869-8080 ext. 1.
HOMECOMING at Trinity Pentecostal Lighthouse, located on Hwy. 119, will be June 11-14. Services begin at 7 p.m. nightly Thursday-Friday and at 11 a.m. on Sunday with dinner following. Speakers include: Rev. David Rice, June 11 and 12; Rev. David Howard, June 13; and Rev. David Gibbons, June 14. Pastor Darrell Lowe welcomes everyone.
Martin's Station Masonic Lodge No. 188, located on Dr. Thomas Walker Road west of Rose Hill, Va., will have a FISH & CHICKEN DINNER from 4-8 p.m. on June 12. Menu will be fish or chicken tenders, fries, baked beans, slaw, hush-puppies, dessert and drinks. The cost is $8; 12 and under, $6 — carry out available. Proceeds will go the lodge's Scholarship and Benevolence Fund.
Bethel Baptist Church, located at 520 Tennessee Avenue in Pineville, will have REVIVAL services beginning at 7 p.m. nightly June 12-13 and at 6 p.m. on June 14 with speaker, Overseer Farris Long, of Knoxville, Tenn.
During May and June, Middlesboro Elks Lodge will sponsor an INDOOR FLEA MARKET from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. each Friday and Saturday in the community room of their lodge, located on Hwy. 441 about a quarter mile behind Walmart. Proceeds to help fund their charitable activities.
First Born Ministries will sponsor BREAKING FREE, a three on three basketball tournament at Lincoln Park, located on Asbury Avenue in Middlesboro across from East End Elementary School, at 4 p.m. on June 13. Teams will be sponsored by local businesses. Games will be held for children at the softball field. The cost is $1 for children and free for adults. Barbecue plates and food will be served. A revival will be held after the game. Everyone is welcome. Proceeds will help someone "break free from the chains of addiction.
Indian Creek Baptist Church's regular MONTHLY SINGING will begin at 6 p.m. on June 14 featuring Sarah and Brenda Jones, of Tazewell, Tenn., and other. Pastor Steve Moyers welcomes everyone.
Trinity Baptist Church, located on South 30th Street, will host VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL from 6-8:30 p.m. June 14-18. Classes for kindergarten- through adult. Family night is June 19. Rev. Keith Medley welcomes everyone. Registration begins at 5:30 p.m. each evening. For transportation, contact Danny Griffin at 606-248-0995, Bill Bothof at 606-248-4694 or Jack Camparoni at 606-269-7690.
A surface initial class will begin at 8 a.m. on June 15 at the Division of Mine Safety, 174 Ball Park Road in Harlan. For more information, call 606-573-1260.
Winchester Avenue Church of God, located at 2015 Winchester Avenue in Middlesboro, will host VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL from 5:30-8 p.m. June 15-19. For more information, call 606-548-0300.
The Nutrition Education Program at the Bell County Cooperative Extension Office will offer TASTE OF THE MONTH beginning June 17 at 10:30 a.m. at the Pineville-Bell County Public Library. Receive information on food safety and other healthy tips for the kitchen. Participants will receive samples of recipes at each session and door prizes will be given away. Seating is limited. To register, contact the Extension Office at 337-2376.
The Lee County Extension Office will conduct a MASTER GARDENER COURSE from June 18 to Aug. 10 with classes tentatively scheduled for Mondays and Thursdays, from 9 a.m. to noon at the Extension Office. The course will include 50 hours of classroom and hands-on training on horticultural-related topics. Sessions will be recorded for participants to be able to make up sessions with prior approval. The cost of the course is $125, which includes the Virginia Master Gardener Handbook and materials. To achieve Master Gardner status, participants will need to complete 50 hours of volunteer service, in addition to the 50 hours of classroom. Once achieving Master Gardener status, those wishing to maintain the active status will need to complete eight hours of educational training and 20 hours of volunteer service each year thereafter. For more information, contact Amy Gail Fannon in the Lee County Extension Office at 276-346-1522 or [email protected] The office is open 8 a.m. to noon and 1-5 p.m., Monday through Friday.
The Physician Assistant Program class of 2016 at LMU-DCOM will present the Light the Night 5K RACE on June 19. Registration begins at 7:30 p.m. and the race begins at 8:30 p.m. at the Harrogate City Park, located at 150 TN-63, Harrogate, Tenn. All proceeds from the race benefit go to Second Harvest Food Bank of East Tennessee, which will benefit Food for Kids. Registration for adults is $40; youth 18 and under is $25. Registration fee includes entry into the race with chip timing, a Light the Night 5K T-shirt and two glow bracelets and necklaces. To register or for more information, visit www.LMUPA5K.com.
The Board of Directors of Kentucky Mountain Housing Development Corp., Inc. (KMHDC) will meet at 1 p.m. on June 19 at the office, located at 3258 Hwy. 421 South in McKee.
The Children's Reading Foundation of Appalachia will offer READY! for Kindergarten session during Super Saturdays at the Middlesboro Mall. Parent sessions are from 10-11:30 a.m. for ages 4-5 and from 12:30-2 p.m. for ages 3-4. Session dates include: June 20, session two (winter); July 18, session three (spring); Aug. 15, session two (winter); and Sept. 19, session three (spring). Sessions target children who have not yet started kindergarten with free childcare for ages 3-8. Bring your READY! for Kindergarten notebook if you have one. First time participants need to arrive 30 minutes before the first session to receive their notebook as part of a parent orientation.
Northside Baptist Church will host VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL from 6-8:30 p.m. June 21-26. For more information, contact Gerald Branham at 606-269-9084
MHS Alumni and Friends will meet at 6 p.m. on June 22 in the Middlesboro Middle School library. All alumni and friends of Middlesboro schools are welcome.
Tri-State Trails COMMITTEE MEETING will begin at 5 p.m. on June 22 at Wilderness Road State Park in Lee County, Va. The focus will be to highlight specific potential trail connections within the four county region, and the upcoming RTCA application due in August. An interactive map will be used to help showcase possibilities. All are encouraged to attend.
Gibson Station Missionary Baptist Church will have VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL, Journey Off the Map, beginning at 7 p.m. June 29 through July 3.
Union Grade School of Garmeda will have a REUNION on July 18 at the Middlesboro Community Center. For more information, call 423-489-7697 or 423-626-5146.
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Help out FRIENDS OF THE BELL COUNTY ANIMAL SHELTER for free by using your Kroger Plus card. Sign up for Kroger Community Rewards at https://www.kroger.com/communityrewards. Use the community tab at the top of the web page and select Friends of the Bell County Animal Shelter as your charity (number is 10858). Every time you use your card to shop, Kroger will make a donation to this worthwhile cause. In August, you must select your charity again.
Lifeline of Bell County is sponsoring a SUPPORT GROUP (with highly trained adults) for children of addicted parents (ages 10 and up) available from 5:30-7:30 p.m. on Tuesdays at the Lighthouse Training Center, located at the old Bell County vocational building in Pineville. Parents and/or guardians are welcome to join the adult support groups. The parent/guardian must remain on the property during group. This safe place to share and grow will have activities, snacks, fun and how to cope with home/school when things are tough. For more information, contact Sharon Teaney at 606-269-2187.
The Middlesboro Learning Center is seeking VOLUNTEER TUTORS to work with low-level literacy students Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Volunteer tutors must have minimum, a high school certification. If interested, contact Sue at 606-248-4000 or [email protected] before 12:30 p.m., Monday through Thursday
Lighthouse RAY OF HOPE Children's Advocacy Center, located at 3619 Hwy. 119 in Pineville, is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. For information, call 606-337-9955.
The "Something Different" NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS group meets at 7 p.m. on Mondays and Fridays at the First Christian Church of Middlesboro, located at 2130 Cumberland Avenue. Meetings are open.
Lighthouse Mission Center, located at 3609 Hwy. 119 in Pineville, will have a FOOD GIVEAWAY at 11:30 a.m. on the third and fourth Tuesday of each month with the exception of Nov. 10, Nov. 17 and Dec. 15. For more information, call 606-337-1834.
GED CLASSES are available at the following sites in Bell County: Middlesboro Learning Center (606-248-4000), Pineville Learning Center (606-337-3044) or SKCTC campus (606-248-3175). For more information call one of the numbers listed.
Men's and women's SUPPORT GROUPS of Lighthouse Lifeline of Bell County meet on Tuesdays from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. and on Thursdays at 1 p.m. at the Lighthouse Career Training Center, located at 980 Old Bell High Road off of Hwy. 119 in Pineville. For information, call 606-337-9955.
The Wise County WOUNDED WARRIOR VETERANS SUPPORT GROUP meets at 6 p.m. on the first and third Mondays of each month at the Norton United Methodist Church, located at 8th and Virginia Avenue in Norton, Va. For more information, call 276-220-6245.
The Lee County WOUNDED WARRIOR VETERANS SUPPORT GROUP meets at 6 p.m. on the second and fourth Thursdays of each month at Lee County Behavioral Healthcare, 34084 West Wilderness Road, Jonesville, Va. For more information, call 276-220-6245.
A military SUPPORT GROUP for all active, separated or any former military men or women meets at 6:30 p.m. each first and third Monday of the month at the Middlesboro National Guard Armory, located on 30th Street. If you face financial, relationship, criminal, adjustment, substance abuse or other problems, this is for you.
GED CLASSES will be held on Tuesdays from 6-7:30 p.m. at the Lighthouse Career Training Center, located at 980 Old Bell High Road off of Hwy. 119 in Pineville. For more information, call 606-337-9955.
Benchmark Family Services, serving Bell, Harlan, Clay, Knox, Laurel and Whitley counties, invites you to become a FOSTER PARENT. Free orientation classes are held from 5-6 p.m. on any Tuesday. For more information, call 606-526-6992 or toll free at 866-526-6992.
Applications are available for the Lighthouse MEDICAL CLINIC from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 3619 Hwy. 119 in Pineville. Visits are by appointment only. For more information, call 606-337-9955.
NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS will meet at the Living Clean Group Wallsend Community Room in Pineville. Meetings begin at 6 p.m. on Mondays; at noon on Wednesdays, closed for addicts only; and at 3 p.m. on Saturdays. For more information, call 606-499-0238 or 606-302-6972.
Narconon is reminding families that the use of addicting drugs is on the rise. Take steps to PROTECT YOUR FAMILY FROM DRUG USE. If you know anyone who is struggling get them the help they need. For a free brochure on the signs of addiction for all drugs, call 800-431-1754 or visit DrugAbuseSolution.com. Narconon also offers free screenings and referrals.


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I don't personally own one but I shoot my brother's every time we go to the range.
You'll get the typical CZ reliability we've all grown accustomed to. The grip is a tad big thicker (feels like a springfield XD9 grip) but nothing like the old Para Ordinance pistols. Also like typical CZ's, it's on the heavier side which to some is a turn off but it truly tames the muzzle durring rapid firing.
My brother prefers this over his 1911 pistols due to the ergonomics. He was torn between this and the XD 45 but preferred the grip on this one better.
The only hiccup I've seen was with some crappy reloads but otherwise, it's digested everything else.
If I was in the market for a .45 other than the 1911, this would be it.


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Neothauma http://www.thecichlidsplace.com/
Only update is that with the very low light I am not getting any algae. No plants in the tank. I have not added the Neothauma shells yet. I don't think I will. Will probably use them at home.
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Where did you find the shells? Update??!
Setting up a multi tank soon and looking for inspiration and ideas.
I am not happy with the looks of the tank. I am thinking of removing the rocks on the left side because their color does not match the gravel and other rocks. I also am thinking I want to make a sandy area to allow adding some shell dwellers. I have about 25 Neothauma shells from Lake Tanganyika and they are Biotopically correct. So are the rocks. May end up making this a true Biotope and not have any plants.
Lighting is a single T-8 lamp for a 10 gallon tank. Just very subdued lighting. Also Biotopical. These fish live at 20-50 meters depth or so.
Sept 17, 2013
This post is way overdue for an update:
Sept 14, 2013:
It has been a long time since I've updated this post. The tank has really gone downhill in the past 6 months. I was down to 3 fish and a huge green water outbreak that would not quit. Plus the lights all went two weeks ago. Last week I did a 95% water change to get a handle on the green water. The tank still had a tinge of green water all this past week.
I completely broke down the tank today and forgot to bring my camera. I removed all of the rocks and gravel except for the big rock seen in post number one. Since I never weighed the rocks when I started I did it today and came up with 321 lbs of rock. The big one in post number one I can only estimate as being 100 lbs by itself, the rest I weighed. Now I know why it was so hard to get in the tank by myself without breaking it! I have a 40 lb slab of rock that was one of the vertical rocks along the back of the tank. The large rock on the bottom is about 2.5 times the thickness and about the same size. I had a 5 gallon bucket of substrate as well.
I suspected the substrate went sour since it has been 6 years since it was set up and never vacuumed since. I began siphoning it out and saw the water in the bucket was deep green. I knew I had found my problem. It all had to come out and I had to figure out how to get under the big rock to clean it. By swooshing the water under it I was able to wash out a lot of the gravel. There were still some pockets of solid gravel under there because I looked under the tank to see under the rocks. I decided to use the idea I've been kicking around in my head: I set up a lance using solid 1/8" tubing connected to the shop air compressor line via a long length of CO2 tubing. I have a regulator I can use for my tanks and reduced the pressure to 40 PSI. I used this air lance to blow out under the rock until all of the gravel was out. It did work great.
I set the tank back up with different rocks in a different pattern to accommodate my fish from my home tank that sprung a leak two weeks ago. I've been keeping those fish outdoors in a heated and filtered 38 gallon plastic drum. I did loose a pair of Julidochromis regani Kipili outdoors. Maybe it got too hot last week. The pair of N. leleupi and trio of N. cylindricus did well as well as some leleupi fry about 3/4" long. The Bushy nose did fine too. I had a pair of Julidochromis regani Kipili in the 65 before the breakdown so they are back in there.
I plan to move my Synodontis lucipinnis from home to this 65 gallon tank soon. I may even put in a trio of Telmatochromis temporalis Shell in the open area I left.
I'll bring the camera in to work next and get some photo's to add in here.
I noticed on Saturday night, Nov 11, that I had accidentally plugged the 96 watt PC light into an untimed outlet so that it was on 24 hours a day for at least a week following the blackout of 6 days. Maybe that is why the green algae is starting to make a comeback in this tank. It is now on a timer for a 12 hour cycle. So I have about 150 PC watts on this 65 gallon tank.
This tank spent 6 days without power during Hurricane Sandy. The water temperature went down to around 55 F or so. I cleaned all of my Eheim filters on all of my tanks while the power was off so I would not get a huge anoxic spike in the tank when the filter started back up. I am glad I did.
I have two PC lamps on this tank, 96 & 55 watts. Both lamps were just changed as they would not start back up after the power failure, or failed soon after.
I removed rocks on the right side while looking for dead fish and weighed them. The ones removed totaled 65 lbs. So I am estimating I may have had 250 lbs of rock at one point.
The video in the post above shows the tank right after removing the rocks. This video I"m posting today shows the tank a week later. The green algae is really growing in and has already covered the bare areas which were shaded by the old rocks.
It is amazing how much this tank is pearling without CO2. The lights come on at 6 AM. I get to work at 7 AM. The tank is not pearling at this point. By noon, pearling has begun. By 4:00 it is almost like the tank is carbonated. The only plants here are Vallisneria and Green Algae. I would like to ignore the Red algae on the rocks, but I am really fooling myself. It does look like it is getting overgrown by the green algae.
I added enough Potassium Mono Phosphate to raise the levels to around 2 ppm as phosphorus, not P2O5, not PO4. I really did not see any difference in the bubble production at the end of the day. I normally don't fertilize this tank at all.
Noon time video, Nov 15, 2012: http://youtu.be/rzW10mwH_ec
4:30 video, same day: http://youtu.be/xnD0OMPzrOA
Here's a video I took today, 6 days after the power went on after being off due to Hurricane Sandy.
Sorry I don't have any photo's right now to update this thread.
This tank is almost three years old now. My nice green growth of algae has died back and some BBA has shown up. Last week the tank was without power for 6 days during Hurricane Sandy. I am left with one adult Tanganicodus irsacae Moba and a pair of Julidochromis regani and one Synodontis upside down cat.
I replaced a burned out 55 Watt PC and turned on the 96 watt PC this past Monday. The 96 watt lamp is new too. The tank is pearling amazingly out of the Vallisneria and I am seeing new green algae starting to grow over top of the dark algae on the rock faces. Even this is pearling. This is without CO2 and without any fertilizers. There is a lot of build up of mulm in the substrate that could use some cleaning, but I have not figured out how yet.
I removed about 1/2 of the upright rocks on the right side of the tank while looking for victims of the cold to remove them and have not replaced them yet. I"m hoping the ugly algae will die off on me. I know I can use bleach-I just have not used it yet.
I'm still undecided what fish I am going to get for here. I may have to think on this for a while. I'll still stay with Tanganyikans.
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I love your hardscape!
I travel around with a geologists pick and rock chisel in my trunk in case something looks interesting along the road. I haven't yet gotten anything with the pick though.
|I love your hardscape!
|Very nice tank and journal Jerrytheplanter!
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Is this the same tank you showed in the algae forum? If so, it looks much better with the algae rocks, more natural.
|Is this the same tank you showed in the algae forum? If so, it looks much better with the algae rocks, more natural.
|Thanks for the good words guys. I love this tank. I am waiting to get a few more Julidochromis regani Kipilli in a few weeks.
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WOW!!! They are all so cute...beautiful work!!!
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