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Nick Woolf Honors Micro Economics September 23, 2009 Mrs. Harvey Where Economists Went Wrong The current state of the United States' economy has led to a good deal of finger pointing among government officials. In times of crisis, it is human nature to identify source of the problem before fixing it, and thus more time has been spent blindly accusing than drafting ways to repair the mess. New York Times writer Paul Krugman, however, has found – in his mind – the perpetrator: economists. With the sole purpose of studying, evaluating, and monitoring the nation's economy, how could the majority of economists have not seen this market failure coming? According to Krugman, the answer is simple: economists did not want to complicate things by preparing for the worst and, instead, worked inside their own problem-free bubble. In his article titled: "How Did Economists Get It So Wrong," Krugman criticizes economists for blinding themselves with the notion that free market economies are,
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Chief of All Dogs
I haven't been on GS.com for many months--good and bad reasons.
Our Chief Raisin of Acton suffered with Degenerative Myelopathy from November of 2012 until June of last year. We watched a proud, loyal, strong gentle giant lose that pride and strength, but never his loyalty or gentleness. When it was apparent that the loss of motor and bowel control was causing him great embarrassment and discomfort, we knew it was time.
Our 11-year-old granddaughter Addi went with us and helped walk Chief down the hall at our vet's office. She sat on the floor with him while my husband and I petted the Big Guy. As he was slipping away, he tried to get up again and our Addi eased him back down. I closed his eyes and held his head for a few moments, then we left. Instead of taking his ashes home with us, we donated the money to our local shelter.
To say he was the best of our dogs, well, he was. Always attuned to us, protective but not aggressive, possessed of a rich internal life (he would get that lost look occasionally then jerk back to the present) ...he is the best.
The good part...
About a month before we let him go to his rest, I happened to find a 5-month-old Black Sable female being chained outside during February and March. This is intolerable. :mad:I borrowed money and bought her from her so-so owner, the only way I could see to save her. She suffers from acute separation anxiety, poor socialization, too-early weaning...the kind of things you'd expect. We do see, however, a great heart and dedication inside this now big girl, the kind of qualities our wonderful Chief had.
Jazz Baby will never be Chief; she is too damaged. But we do love her, we are working with her on the problems and set-backs, and she will be a good dog.
Thank you, Chief of All Dogs (his nickname) for giving us the heart to carry on and save Jazzy. We're in good hands with her and you don't need to worry about all the bad guys (mailman, passersby, the garbage truck, etc.) We'll always love you and will see you again, Big Guy.
God bless you for saving Jazzy, and God bless your Chief. *tear*
Wow...what a roller coaster....so sad about the Chief...I know all too well the hardship of DM..watching such a regal creature being slowly compromised in the physical being is incredibly difficult.....but you did all you could and hung in there until the very end. That last "walk" in the vet's office is one which brings you to your knees...their eyes are still "clear" but their body just will not cooperate...it was the toughest of my three dogs to say goodbye to...I am sorry you had to go through this episode but glad you had the " Chief of all Dogs" to grace your lives. Your G'daughter Addi is a trooper and I'm sure your are so proud of her standing tall at such a heartbreaking moment in a young person's life.
A thought regarding the "good part"...first ...good for you for making the effort to acquire your new pup....second..Jazz Baby will never be Chief as you stated but I wouldn't be surprised a bit if from the "ashes" of Jazz Baby's first 5 months comes a dog which will be more than perhaps you are imagining...she may be damaged now...but with your love and caring ( which is evident ) Jazz Baby has nowhere to go but onward and upward.
Once again, so sorry about the Chief and your family's hardship watching how DM progresses but I'm happy you have a new project to work on, especially Jazzy Baby, who, if not for your actions would have had a crappy life and now has nothing but opportunity and love to look forward to....
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So so sorry for your loss. :(
I am sorry for your loss :(
These are the words my Sarah's breeder gave to me... We lost our lovely Sarah to renal failure, VERY TOUGH. Within a week I found Rosco, a stray who had been in a shelter for over a month, too large and too black for anyone to see his heart. Sarah had been from WL, a lovely sable, and Rosco was ASL, bi-color, very mellow... Here is what Sarah's breeder told me: "He is different enough to be loved for himself, and not compared to Sarah." Very wise words. Your Jazz Baby is the same, she is different enough to be loved for herself. She will never replace your Chief of All Dogs, but she will carve her own niche in your hearts.
RIP, Chief.
Great story. Cheif of all dogs had a great life and Jazzy will flourish because Chief will be there in spirit to guide you.
yeah nice story and sorry for your loss :(
So very sorry for your loss. :(
Very amazing story...so sorry for your loss :(
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You may remember earlier this week when we posted a photo from ProgressNowColorado of right-wing blogger Michelle Malkin posing for a photo with a man holding a sign that uses a circled swastika as the "O" in Obama. The photo was taken at a Colorado rally against the President's economic recovery plan.
Then there was Malkin's initial defense when she posted a bunch of images using the swastika and Nazi imagery to attack former President Bush and other conservatives (including herself). It's worth noting that none of the images Malkin posted included prominent progressives -- say, Markos from DailyKos, radio's Ed Schultz or MSNBC's Rachel Maddow -- posing with someone holding a swastika sign.
Well, thanks to our state-based Colorado Media Matters, we now know that Malkin "do[es] not think it's out of bounds" to make analogies comparing Obama to Hitler.
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Conservative author and Fox News contributor Michelle Malkin, appearing as a guest on KHOW's The Caplis & Silverman Show, asserted it is not "out of bounds" to analogize President Obama to Adolf Hitler. During a discussion about a photo taken in Denver of her posing with a person holding a sign showing a circled swastika as the "O" in Obama, she claimed without providing evidence that a progressive group conspired to capture the image and asserted it is "the M.O. of the left" to "play[] the Hitler card." Neither host pointed out that numerous conservative radio hosts -- including some on KHOW and sister station KOA -- have used Hitler or Nazi references and allusions in criticizing Obama and other Democrats.
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MILAN/NEW YORK (Reuters) - Clothing retailers and big-name fashion designers in the United States and around the world joined together on Friday in festive promotional events aimed at enticing recession-weary shoppers to go on a spending spree.
"Fashion's Night Out," the brainchild of Vogue magazine editor Anna Wintour and designed to jump-start the industry from recession and encourage shoppers to visit stores, is back for a second year. This time, the events are set in 100 U.S. cities from New York to Los Angeles, Houston and Miami.
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Activists have long complained of links between state forces and paramilitaries involved in the 40-year internal conflict with left-wing rebels.
Mr Uribe is standing for re-election in May - polls suggest he has a wide lead.
Human Rights Watch strongly criticised his comments.
The US-based group said the president should concentrate on investigating the claims made by the magazines rather than making, what it called, an aggressive attack on the freedom of expression.
The latest allegations against Das emerged last week after Semana interviewed a former official, Rafael Garcia, who is in jail charged with deleting files on paramilitary leaders and drug traffickers.
Mr Garcia reportedly said Das, under the direction of Jorge Noguera, had planned to kill leftists and union activists and had plotted to destabilise the Venezuelan government led by Hugo Chavez.
Mr Garcia is also reported to have accused Mr Noguera - one of Mr Uribe's campaign managers for the 2002 election - of obtaining fraudulent votes for the president.
Mr Noguera resigned as Das director last year amid reports of improper links to paramilitary groups - he was then appointed Colombian consul-general in Milan.
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I just about shot beer up my nose laughing when I read that. Tom Schadle quote refering to Jason Weibe's Panzeraffe sculpt. Indeed, Mr. Weibe gives good monkey :-). The first massive boxes of Grindhouse North American stock of new models just arrived. I'm pretty drop-jawed as this is the first time I've actually held the sculpts in hand. Oh my goodness. I think I have seriously underpriced Panzeraffe and moderately underpriced Gracie. Panzeraffe is like 65mm tall and weighs so much it would literally crack a hole in your skull if your buddy got pissed off at losing a game of Incursion and chukked it at you. The precision of the castings is amazing, across the board.
Again, expecting books this week. Pre-orders should be out the door this time next week. Keep fingers crossed!
One bummer: the masters that were shipped to Tom for painting from Griffin of Panzeraffe, Gracie, and Zip never made it. I just shipped him a new set. This means we are still a couple weeks from seeing painted versions of the most magnificent figs of the expansion. I'm not doing hard release until we get those pics in! Tom, you better bus' yo ass!
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- Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering, Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, Baltimore MD
- B.S. in Electrical Engineering, Northwestern University, Evanston IL
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- Jester, J.M., Buu A. & Zucker R.A. (2015) , Longitudinal phenotypes for alcoholism: Heterogeneity of course, early identifiers, and life course correlates, Development and Psychopathology, in press.
- Jester JM, Steinberg DB, Heitzeg MM, Zucker RA (2015). Coping expectancies, not enhancement expectancies, mediate trauma experience effects on problem alcohol use: A prospective study from early childhood to adolescence J Stud Alcohol Drugs, in press.
- Jester, J.M., Wong, M.M., Cranford, J.A., Fitzgerald, H.E., & Zucker, R.A. (2015). Alcohol expectancies in childhood: Change with the onset of drinking and ability to predict adolescent drunkenness and binge drinking, Addiction, 110, 71-79.
- Buu, A., Dabrowska, A., Mygrants, M., Puttler, L.I., Jester, J.M., & Zucker, R.A. (2014). Gender differences in the developmental risk for onset of alcohol, nicotine, and marijuana use and the effects of nicotine and marijuana use on alcohol outcomes. Journal of Studies on Alcohol and Drugs, 75, 850-858.
- Jester, J. M., Nigg, J. T., Puttler, L. I., Long, J. C., Fitzgerald, H. E., & Zucker, R. A. (2009). Intergenerational transmission of neuropsychological executive functioning. Brain and Cognition, 70(1), 145-153.
- Jester, J. M., Nigg, J. T., Adams, K., Fitzgerald, H.E., Puttler, L. I., Wong, M. M., & Zucker, R. A. (2005). Inattention/hyperactivity and aggression from early childhood to adolescence: Heterogeneity of trajectories and differential influence of family environment characteristics. Development and Psychopathology, 17, 99-125.
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One question raised by the announcement of the DSi, and specifically its removal of the GBA slot and its promises of a built-in browser: would that browser be Opera, and will the DSi contain extra RAM to allow the browser to run? The old DS version of the Opera browser required a GBA RAM cartridge, after all.
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Shower Pan Liner in Tampa - Shower rebuild
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Recently I decided to rebuild my bathroom and increase it in size by 1 foot in two directions. This was intended to add room to my incredibly small shower, and add amenities that the previous shower did not have.
I live in the Tampa Bay area of Florida and we live on concrete slabs, thus no basement.
The previous shower was lined with 2 inches of concrete on the walls and the shower pan was poured onto the terazzo(concrete) slab.
I went ahead and drywalled the bathroom walls and I used concrete board for the walls and bench in the shower. I filled the seams and the screw holes with concrete caulk.
While watching a tile installation video, they showed the shower area having a rubber membrane under the concrete shower pan and behind the concrete board walls.
I didn't think I needed it, but now I am wondering if I do?? The previous shower didn't have it.
Do I need to remove a portion of my concrete board and add this liner prior to pouring the shower pan?
Here is a photo of the shower...
Concrete board does not use concrete caulk to seal the joints. You use a fiberglass tape designed for this and thinset the tape like you would tape drywall. There are a number of options to waterproof the shower and the base. The rubber membrane is one. Another is the Schluter system using Kerdi. Check out their website. For this, you can leave the cementboard in place.
I'm a Tile Contractor in your area and use either Kerdi or a liquid surface membrane like HydroBan, Hydro Barrier or Redgard.
pan liners are good but never installed correctly here in Florida and it takes some knowledge to do one right with a pre slope,
wire on/over the curb and not nailing through the liner like most do down here.
your also not going to have much luck tying in the waterproofing to the drain you have there once you mud your shower floor.
you need to have the waterproofing membrane go into the clamping part of the drain.
you either need to do a "divot method" with a liquid membrane or use a kerdi drain with Kerdi membrane or a liquid membrane.
we must do 25+ waterproofed showers a year in the area since we are a tile and waterproofing specialist in the area.
It looks like you are already using the quick-pitch kit and kirb-perfect from http://www.dixsystems.com/ I'm in the process of installing their product for my basement shower. I'd take a look at their site. They have some good videos to walk you through the whole process (even if you're not going to use their products). It sounds like you're saying you don't have a shower pan liner installed?...did I get that correct? I'd definately have a shower pan liner installed in some capacity (Dix Systems OneLiner or a standard membrane liner). Tile, grout and mortar fail overtime....that's why the liner needs to be in place. That liner needs a pre-pitch to it otherwise the water just sits in the liner (had a "tradesman" tell me that you don't need the pre-pitch...not a good idea....and not working with him anymore). Regarding the vapor barrier, my understanding is that you do want to have that installed. However since you have the cement board up already maybe you could get away with a good coating of Redgard to waterproof the whole shower. Either way (installing vapor barrier or not) I'd definately apply Redgard.
Just a thought, given you are using some of their products already, you might reach out to Dix Systems and explain what your doing and get their perspective. They're very helpful and can probably provide some insight into what to avoid. Yes, they are in business to sell their products, but I've found them to be very insightful and genuinely helpful.
Hope this helps and good luck with the project.
Dix would pretty much tell them what I have told him:wink:
plus if he continues to do the mud now with no liner it will just fester will mold and dirty portland water.
then he would get efflorescence in the grout within years.
Another shower pan & drain question in Florida
Hello All:
I'm doing a shower project for my sister for christmas, was looking for input. I'm doing much the same project as the above thread. This is a tub my sister wants to convert into a shower with a tile showerpan. I read all the bad reviews from Bud and others of the redi-tile system on other threads here at DIY, so I'm def not doing that, thanks for the forewarning! We have the quick pitch kit, and I'm going to durock and seal the walls.
My question is about the drain itself (see pic below). This is an old metal drain. All the drain kits I saw at home depot were for connecting to PVC. Is there some special kit to connect to an old cast iron system or am I missing something?
Incidentally, her building is a condo so there is no access to this plumbing from below.
I've read a bunch of these threads but any other advice is also much appreciated.
Thanks in advance!
Showers require a 2" drain'''Is this in a private home or a condo?
Looks like a concrete slab---correct?
Hi Mike,
Yes that's right, it's a condo near Cocoa Beach FL. I'm not sure when it was built, but it looks like many decades ago. Her unit is on the second floor with a neighbor's unit below. Concrete floors and ceilings separate the units. There is no access to the plumbing from below as far as I can tell - it's going to be a challenge.
You need to get a bit of info---that drain should be changed to two inch if possible.
In an ideal world the drain should be moved closer to center---the pitch when the drain is that close to the end looks odd and makes tiling a challenge.
Find out what the floor structure is made of and see if moving that drain is an option.
Also if the different units share plumbing---see if there is a way to get shut off valves for the shower mixer--
Mixers with built in shut offs are available if a good inline ball valve will not work.
Building a shower pan with pre-sloped mortar bed, liner and curb.
This link will give you the basics of hand packed shower bases---there are other systems that work also--so ask if you want something different.
Great! thanks for the info Mike. I'm flying down there tomorrow so will get a good look at everything firsthand. I've got a week to get the job done. I do know that my sis has the water turned off to the bathroom already, so fortunately there are shut-offs...
Showerpan wrap-up
My project is now completed. I ended up using the pre-pitch/quick pitch kit with the thick pvc liner they recommended at the tile store. It took the better part of 3 days to get it all done. Pretty straightforward, and there are plenty of videos on YouTube that guided me through.
The only bogey was the drain pipe. The original drainpipe was 1-1/4 diameter copper. We cut it back as far as I could and replaced with 2" pvc. It was very tricky making the drain level with the floor.
Thanks for the input everyone.
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WHEN IS THE BEST TIME TO APPLY SECURITY PATCHES? The obvious answer would seem to be 'right away,' but patches can have bugs, too, so experts recommend testing the patch before deploying it.
"The risk in applying patches too quickly is you may not patch everything, you may forget some systems in the company, because you're rushing them out too fast, and then you don't know what is patched and what isn't patched," says Johannes B. Ullrich, CTO for the SANS Internet Storm Center. But wait too long and an organization risks being attacked by the threat that the patch is meant to protect from, since hackers will racket up their activity shortly after a patch is released knowing that not every company will get to it right away, he says.
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Don't Talk to Me Until I've had My Morning Coffee
October is National Caffeine Addiction Recovery Month!
Wait… caffeine addiction recovery??
You heard right–caffeine addiction recovery– and I will admit, the idea of caffeine addiction is a strange concept to accept. With an estimated 80-90% of Americans habitually consuming caffeine, it is difficult to believe that caffeine is an addictive substance, let alone one that would warrant such concern. However, if you find yourself experiencing headaches, irritability, fatigue, anxiety, depressed moods, difficulty concentrating, or frequently uttering to your friends or roommates expressions like "don't talk to me until I've had my morning coffee" without getting your daily dose of caffeine, you may find that you have developed a form of caffeine dependency.
Second only to nicotine, caffeine is one of the most addictive substances in the world, even taking a place above other highly addictive substances such as heroine and cocaine. However, when compared to other addictive substances like nicotine, heroine, or cocaine, caffeine does not have NEARLY as many negative impacts on your health; in fact, it is not commonly believed that caffeine is an addictive substance due to the fact that it doesn't threaten your economic, social, and physical health like many other addictive substances. Although this is true, it is reported that almost 30% of caffeine users become addicted to the substance in some way, and even go through "caffeine withdrawal" when deprived of caffeine, experiencing symptoms like headaches, irritability, depressed moods, fatigue, and even flu like symptoms.
If you have already went through the acceptance stage and are thinking of taking the next step onto reducing or even eliminating caffeine from your diet (you are one step ahead of me), your best option would not be to quit cold turkey, but to slowly reduce your caffeine consumption. With this method, it is easier to bypass the symptoms of caffeine withdrawal that you may experience along the way. However, there are many food and drink items that contain hidden amounts of caffeine, making it difficult to monitor your total caffeine intake. There are charts containing many popular food and drinks that contain caffeine, that can be used to keep track of how much caffeine you are consuming.
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I understand how to pick up stitches, My problem is I have knitted a really nice cabled hat band and have it stiched togethor now I have to pick up stitches on to circular needles. Ok knitting cirular is not problem.....
The question: How do I start the yarn I mean the skeen is not attached to the cable band. So now what?? :?? :oops:
Just start pulling the stitches through. You can weave in the tail later.
Oh my gosh thank you so much. Thats what I was thinking but i tend to obcess and talk myself out of things So Ive been looking at this pretty band for the last 2 hours afriad to start....LOLOL Thank you! :oops:
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Florida Track and Field Team Experiences Scary Plane Ride Home
The Florida Gators had many expectations going into the NCAA Outdoor Championships Saturday afternoon, but what they did not expect was a scary plane ride on their way back home. Hours after capturing their first-ever NCAA outdoor championship in program history, the Gator track and field team experienced an emergency landing on their flight from Des Moines, Iowa. At 37,000 feet, the plane's windshield cracked and the pilots forced an emergency landing at a small Alabama landing strip. Florida's assistant director of strength and conditioning Matt DeLancey said via his twitter account that the pilots landed the plane safely and did not seem to panic. Other college track and field teams were on board with the Gators, including FSU, Georgia, and Alabama. Florida's team made it back safely to Gainesville earlier this morning.
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Miami based rap group, Mikey Marriott (23) and his brother Canvas (18) of Paperwater, teamed up with DJ Frank Flux to create "No Fiction". A dope mixtape over beats from MF Doom, Madlib, J.Dilla, Pete Rock, and A-Plus. Original production from Lofty of Metro Zu, Frank Fluz, Bias and my boy, Chinny Beats. Lots of samples come from the movie Pulp Fiction. Mikey Marriott will also be dropping an album in January titled Trinity.
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PFBA in the Groundwater of the South East Metro Area
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What is PFBA?
How did we learn PFBA was in the groundwater?
How does MDH decide if there are unsafe levels of PFCs in the drinking water?
What is being done to monitor the situation?
How can I reduce my exposure to PFBA?
Who can I contact for further information?
PFBA Well Testing Results Map: PFCs in the SE Metro Area, August 2007 (PDF: 669KB/1page)
What is PFBA?
PFBA stands for perfluorobutanoic acid. It is one of a family of chemicals known as perfluorochemicals, or PFCs. PFCs are made by 3M in Cottage Grove and other companies around the world for use in household and industrial products such as: stain repellents, lubricants, fire retardants and suppressants, pesticides, surfactants, and emulsifiers. PFBA was made until 1998 by the 3M Company at its Cottage Grove facility for use in making photographic film. PFBA may also be a breakdown product of other PFCs.
How did we learn PFBA was in the groundwater?
Learning about chemical contamination in groundwater is a step by step process. Though the discovery of PFCs in groundwater in Washington County is relatively new, testing information from the last couple of years suggests that the levels of PFCs in the groundwater are stable and not increasing. The testing information also suggests that PFCs have been present for some time.
In 2004, MDH staff began collecting samples from private wells in the City of Lake Elmo to look for two PFCs, perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) and perfluorooctane sulfonate (PFOS). Low levels of PFOA were found in a few private wells near the former Washington County Landfill. More testing in 2005 revealed PFOA and PFOS in a larger group of private wells in Lake Elmo and several city wells in Oakdale. Tests in several other nearby municipal water supplies, including North St. Paul, Cottage Grove, Woodbury, and Hastings did not find PFOA or PFOS.In spring 2006, the MDH Public Health Laboratory developed methods to look for five more PFCs. Analysis of groundwater revealed that one of these, PFBA, is widespread. PFBA seems to move very freely in groundwater; more so than PFOA or PFOS. It does not break down or degrade. PFBA is found in two distinct areas.
Click for a printable version of the above map: General Distribution of PFCs in the Southeast Metro
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The northern area of groundwater contamination appears to originate from the former Washington County Landfill in Lake Elmo and the former Abresch Dump in Oakdale. This area extends into the City of Woodbury. Near these two disposal sites, multiple PFCs, including PFOA and PFOS, are found. Further away from the disposal sites, in the groundwater that supplies the Woodbury municipal wells, only PFBA at low levels has been detected.
A second area of groundwater contamination is located further south and is primarily PFBA. PFBA has been detected in all of the city wells in Cottage Grove, St. Paul Park and Newport, and some of the city wells in South St. Paul and Hastings. The PFC contamination originates from the 3M disposal site on the border of Woodbury and Cottage Grove. The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency is investigating if there are other sources of contamination in the area. In a small area of private wells in Cottage Grove, PFOA (but not PFOS) has been detected. The source of this small area of PFOA is also being investigated.
How does MDH decide if there are unsafe levels of PFCs in the drinking water?
A Health Based Value (HBV) is the amount of a chemical in drinking water considered by MDH to be safe for people to drink daily for up to a lifetime. In 2002 MDH first developed HBVs for PFOA and PFOS because PFCs were disposed of in dumps and landfills in Minnesota and had been found in groundwater. HBVs are advisory values and are used by state health and environmental programs as one tool for deciding what actions should be taken.
Due to limited toxicological research on the five remaining PFCs for which MDH currently tests, there isn't enough scientific information to develop HBVs. However, based on their chemical characteristics, we anticipate that research will show that these five PFCs are less toxic for people than PFOA and PFOS. Unlike PFOA and PFOS, PFBA does not appear to accumulate in animals or people. The US EPA and 3M are currently doing more studies on PFBA. Once the studies are completed and reviewed, MDH will review our advice for PFBA
Until enough information is available to develop HBVs for these chemicals, MDH is using well advisory guidelines of 1.0 ppb for PFBA, PFPeA, and PFHxA, and 0.6 ppb for PFBS and PFHxS, which is protective of people's health.
When MDH looks at a chemical in water, it also considers if the chemical could evaporate out of the water when people wash clothes or shower and be breathed in, or if the chemical could be absorbed through people's skin. The chemistry of PFCs suggests that they do not easily evaporate from water. At this time, the exposure of most concern is through drinking water and not breathing them in or absorbing them through the skin.
What is being done to monitor the situation?
MDH will continue to monitor the PFC levels in municipal wells on a monthly basis. Strategic sampling of private wells is underway. MDH will report the results to citizens, local communities, local governments, county governments and the MPCA and give advice so that people's health will continue to be protected.
How can I reduce my exposure to PFBA?
If PFBA has been detected in your drinking water and you wish to reduce your exposure, there are some simple steps you can take. You could use bottled water for part or all of your drinking or cooking needs. However, widespread testing of bottled water for PFCs has not been done.
Information on water filter devices is available from the Minnesota Department of Health's MDH Evaluation of Point-of-Use Water Treatment Devices for Perfluorochemical Removal Interim Report (PDF: 36KB/2 pages).
Printable information sheet: PFBA in Groundwater in the South East Metro Area (PDF: 146KB/3 pages)
Who can I contact for more information?
For more information, please contact us.
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F30 328ix ABSOLUTELY worst headlights EVER!!
Ok, I didnt get the premium package with the Xenons, but my 2007 base 328i was just fine with the headlights. I havent had headlights this bad since the mid 80's in any car I have had..... Any suggestions? Could they just be out of line? Should I get some Sylvania SilverStar Ultras? Any better bulbs....
Have the dealership check the alignment of the lights.
But yeah, you shoulda sprung for the Lighting Package. HIDs FTW.
Yes , Silverstar Ultras will help.
The F30 is a $50,000 German luxury car. It can be stripped down to $37,000 but it doesn't mean it should be.
One of the few, very few, issues I have with my new 328i is the headlights. First, they were aimed way too low. I raised them up, two full turns, and a big help. They are not too high, but just the same as my other cars now and no one has ever flashed me. Almost think mine came out of the factory wrong. I then put Silverstar Ultra's in the high beams. Some help, but not much. The real problem is, there is a gap between the low beam and high beam coverage, making the high beams too high, like in the trees. Turning on the high beams does not really make the road brighter, except at the end of a very long straight. I know, lowering the housing would bring down the high beams, but the gap would still be there and the low beams would be way too low. Check it out closely and you will see the gap in coverage. Of course on this car, turning on the high beams just turns on the seperate high beam bulbs, leaving the low beams on in the same position. The relationship between the coverage, bulb position, is not adjustable but fixed with the housing. I would be interested if others notice this after taking a close look.
Maybe this thread will be a good motivator for anyone sitting on the fence about the $900 headlight upgrade on the 328i (335i already has the best lights).
Every single time I drive at night, I'm amazed at how good the Xenons are. And the LED coronas look absolutely gorgeous during the day. It's a shame that the beautiful F30 can even be ordered with halogens.
Yes, it is the one option I wish I had ordered, but not driving much a night, I didn't.
I had no issues with the headlights on my 328.
Thanks for everyone's contribution. I am ordering the headlights on the post and adjusting the headlights. I did expect at least honda civic quality lights on my lightly equipped bmw. My 2007 328i stripper lights were sufficient. I was wondering if the ligjts got worse than the 2007 lights.
i've read that changing the low beams halogens are a pain the ass.. the high beams should be 1-2-3
The Osram 65W H7 bulbs are definitely not meant to be used in passenger cars that are operated on public roads.
i've used them for a few years and they're totally fine. i doubt any cop is going to pull you over and inspect your lights to make sure they're DOT approved
research a little bit and you will find that these are pretty commonly suggested & widely popular
there is a noticeable increase in lighting output to make it a worthwhile upgrade.
Dumb question, but is it going to be difficult to replace these bulbs in F30? I thought new gen headlight assemblies were somehow sealed
335i has the lighting package standard :)
I didn't get the lighting package because it wasn't in my budget. Honestly, when safety is greatly increased by better night vision, even a $37k car should have Xenons standard. I'd let BMW keep a whole lot of the other electronic and idrive related items in exchange for better headlights.
they dont come on base audis or mercedes either.
When buying the car, the budget shouldn't skimp on safety features, another way to look at it.
Actually the 3-Series, as with the competition (Audi A4 and Mercedes C-Class) are $37,000 cars (actually only $32,000) that can be made $50,000 cars if the owner so wishes.
The fact that you can add stuff to the base $32,000 car does not suddenly make it a $50,000 car. The underpinnings is still a mere $32,000 car with $18,000 worth of stuff added.
All my Audi and VW cars have HID lights. They are normally added as part of a higher level package. The BMW does not have HID lights - it was a floor model and even with the higher packages on the BMW (Premium and Technology), it did not include HID lights. The regular lights on the BMW are not quite up to it. Skimping on the basic safety items and treating lighting as optional accessories like jewelry is a shame.
It would be nice if xenons were included but I guess we can't have everything to keep the base price competetive. I've always bought cars by the "bang for the buck" process. Or like buying the cheapest house in a nice neighborhood. I always appreciate your comments BJ but you have to be the only person on earth that thinks a super loaded car like yours should be entry level for all. Maybe there is some rational to that thought now that I think about it? I'd probably be stuck in a VW GLI Autobahn if the world was according to BJ! Regardless, don't be surprised if BMW sends you a huge gift basket of imported German delicacies in gratitude! :)
HUGE difference after I adjusted the lights!! They were WAY to LOW......
Paying $4000 just to get lights is ridiculous. I didnt like the Premium package (I think you have to get the premium package for the privilege of paying $900 for lights). The dealerships cant even tell the difference between leather and leatherette, and those packages REALLY depreciate. Plus with the my2013, I got the garage door opener and the memory power seats.
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The Curmudgeon's Guide to Practicing Law by Mark Hermann is a short, snappy guide full of years of law firm wisdom for young associates delivered tongue-in-cheek–and yet quite seriously at the same time.
Hermann lives up to the "curmudgeon" in the title with page after page of "the truth hurts" kind of knowledge, offering advice on writing memoranda as an associate, entering time so clients will pay for it, building a practice, and so much more. Several parts of the book were laugh-out-loud funny for me; the Curmudgeon's Law Dictionary is especially entertaining.
But beneath the cutting remarks and sarcasm, the reader should never lose sight of the solid information contained in this slim volume; the part about why turning to the computer first for research causes the Curmudgeon to "foam at the mouth" is likely one of the most illuminating points in the book for young associates.
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Friday, May 11
A woman called police to report graffiti applied to her fence, located in the 1100 block of South Fawn Street.
A file cabinet was reported stolen from a carport in the 700 block of North 14th Place.
Graffiti was reported in the 1300 block of South Ivy Street. Police determined the markings were consistent with those of a Sureno street gang.
Graffiti was reported on a fence in the 300 block of South Sixth Avenue.
Graffiti was reported in the 400 block of South Alpine Street. Police determined that the markings were consistent with those of a Sureno street gang.
Sunday, May 13
A citizen in the 1800 block of Alpine Street called police to report that they were having problems with their 17-year-old daughter. The daughter was found doing drugs and the parent wants a restraining order against the daughter's 18-year-old boyfriend.
Monday, May 14
A resident near the 1900 block of Alpine Street called police to report loud music in the area at 5:37 p.m.
A wallet with between $100 and $200 in cash was reported lost. The owner of the wallet said they lost the wallet at Walmart on May 6.
Tuesday, May 15
A caller reported that a dog was seen on the roof of a neighbor's house. Police checked in on the dog and found that the dog had walked out onto the roof from an open window, but had returned to the house by the time officers arrived. The roof was not very steep.
A caller reported a pair of teenage 'gangster types' heading toward Heather Street from the 1300 block of South Ivy Street. Police, aware of a gang presence in the neighborhood, responded by patrolling the area and will continue to monitor the situation.
Wednesday, May 16
Police arrested a pair suspected of shoplifting from Fred Meyer around 4 p.m. They had three children with them.
A caller reported seeing a suspicious person in the area of the 900 block of South Palmetto Street around 7 p.m. The man came to the caller's door asking 'which way town was.' He reportedly wore muddy shoes and had spit all over his face. He was described as being a white male in his 40s with a beer belly. The caller later told police that he was ducking in and out of side streets. Police couldn't find the man.
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Sunday, May 20
A citizen in the 1900 block of Oak Street called police because he was finding golf balls in his back yard. The citizen wanted the officers to be on the lookout for anyone hitting golf balls in the area.
A citizen in the 3500 block of 16th Place called to report a theft of a tricycle with a 20-inch wheel. The officer taking the report remembered seeing a man riding a tricycle matching that description earlier in the day. The officer later located the man and arrested him.
A citizen called police about a loud party in the 1700 block of B Street. Officers found a children's birthday party in progress. Much of the noise was coming from kids jumping in an inflatable fun house in the back yard.
Monday, May 21
Police investigated an incident with a subject making threats against a school district employee.
Police went to the 3800 block of Pacific Avenue responding to an argument between neighbors over the volume of music.
A window was smashed with a brick in the 2700 block of 22nd Avenue. Cash and an iPod were taken from the vehicle
Police went to the 3300 block of Pacific Avenue on a domestic disturbance.
Police were called to the 3000 block of 19th Avenue following up on a report of a combative subject suffering from PTSD who had reportedly consumed a significant amount of Tequila. The subject was detained by officers and transported to the hospital.
Police looked for a prowler in the 1000 block of 37th Avenue where a resident heard someone banging on their back window.
Tuesday, May 22
Police responded to a call of a man with a gun in the area of Pacific University. Police contacted the man. He didn't have a gun.
Police found a subject at Rogers Park who had a felony warrant for his arrest. The subject was arrested and lodged at Washington County Jail.
Police found a subject who was extremely intoxicated stumbling along the railroad tracks near Mountain View Lane. Officers transported the subject to a detox facility.
A citizen called about a fence being spray painted in the 3600 block of 19th Avenue.


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By Joe Brewin
Wojciech Szczesny admits it is fruitless trying to communicate at White Hart Lane - because nobody can hear him anyway.
Szczesny will line up between the posts once more in Sunday's North London derby as his side look to register consecutive Premier League victories.
The Pole is a vocal goalkeeper and likes to get his message across but he concedes that his efforts may be wasted.
"Unfortunately at White Hart Lane you don't even have to bother shouting because nobody's going to hear you there," Szczesny said. "I think I am going to keep quiet!
"I am going to do the same thing but I do realise my defenders might struggle to hear me this time.
"With new players coming in you have to give them confidence playing behind them so hopefully I can give them as much advice as I can.
"My throat does hurt sometimes afterwards but that's a sacrifice I am willing to make."
This will be the young keeper's second derby appearance, following his first taste in last season's 3-3 draw at White Hart Lane. Szczesny can't wait for it to begin.
"It is very different," he said. "We are not going to approach the game in a different way but you do feel the tension and the atmosphere. It is more exciting and I am looking forward to playing there.
"The bigger the stage the more I enjoy it. I am really looking forward to playing a game in this atmosphere.
"It is a game you always look forward to playing in," he added. "You train every game to play in those kinds of games.
"There are a few players who have never played at White Hart Lane and it will be a new experience for them. I am sure everyone will be at their very best."Copyright 2017 The Arsenal Football Club plc. Permission to use quotations from this article is granted subject to appropriate credit being given to www.arsenal.com as the source


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Is Dubai The Most Powerful Catalyst In The Design World?
Cyril Zammit, Fair Director at Design Days Dubai, weighs on why the city is now being taken seriously by the global design community.
PSFK initially met up with Cyril Zammit in September 2011 while he was in the midst of putting together the Design Days Dubai fair (DDD). Upon attending the fair last month, we got the chance to interview him to chat about his experience and it's larger meaning for the Middle East. He expresses his faith in Dubai's cultural power by referencing DDD's curatorial strategy and key learnings from the fair's participants.
Tell us about your background and how you got involved with Design Days Dubai.
I did a Masters of Communications and Media and then worked at the French embassy in Prague, then in London, then moved on to Montreux (Switzerland) where I managed the sponsorship of the Montreux Jazz Festival for 2 seasons. Then I worked for UBS bank, where I was in charge of international sponsorship and had the chance to launch Art Basel Miami Beach for the first 2 years. This great commitment by the bank gave me good foundations in contemporary arts. Afterwards, I worked in HSBC Private bank in Switzerland, where I jumped into the design world, where we signed with Design Miami, so from December 2006 – June 2009 I was in charge of sponsorships for Design Miami and Design Miami Basel.
I moved to Abu Dhabi in 2009, helping to create Abu Dhabi Art for the first two years. I brought in the idea of having design studios during Abu Dhabi Art. Last year, I was approach by the people from Art Dubai to launch this fair. They offered me the job and I was really happy and fortunate to take it.
What surprises did the Design Days Dubai experience uncover for participants?
The galleries were actually surprised at the level of knowledge that visitors had; attendees were very knowledgeable coming to see the pieces. They may have had this impression that the UAE didn't have any people that were serious about design, but they were all surprised by the heightened level of education, research, and conversation they had with the fair's visitors. It brings to attention the fact that people weren't simply there to show face, but they were genuinely interested in design.
So for example, when you go to a gallery and ask the name of the artist, the number of pieces made, the materials, and then immediately link it to another piece, those kinds of comparisons are valuable and reflective of the degree of sophistication that a visitor has. When they come with knowledge about your gallery and the artists on display, that also takes the interaction to the next level. Collectors and curators form bonds based on designers that they appreciate.
One of Design Days Dubai's patrons, Rana Sadik, said that when she goes to a fair, Google is her best friend! Because she really wants people to be curious and search on their own. People have their own ways of finding meaning for themselves and recognizing something as valuable.
Why do you have so much faith in Dubai's position in the design world? Why do you have these sentiments towards the city?
I believe in the catalytic power of Dubai. This is partially due to the relaxed and sophisticated lifestyle of Dubai. It attracts people from all over the world, and so you expect the city to develop an attitude towards high-end design. I know and I'm very pleased to hear about lots of opportunities here taking shape. You've seen Pink Tank and Fikra Designs's Arab Design Map and the Nuqat conference are all good initiatives. There's a center for design being prepared in Qatar, there are a handful of galleries opening up in Jeddah. All of this is good.
It brings me to the fact that this year, we've had roughly 4 from the Middle East in DDD. Many young designers came up to me asking how they can showcase their work, and I explained to them that the format of the show is based on gallery representation. So you need to be supported by a gallery in order to exhibit at DDD.
I know there's a lot of talent, but the challenge they are facing is the production and recognition. Because of the very high-end standards of the pieces we were exhibiting and selling, I could not have young designers casually showing a piece just because they're from the region. I want them to reach a level of sophistication in the production aspect and then eventually come here. I think this is fair. If you saw the work from Beirut's Carwan Gallery or smogallery, they were amazing. They are limited-edition perfect pieces of design.
What is one way the American market is different than the GCC market?
Well let's take the example of vintage design. Vintage design was not trending 15 years ago. The US market now is looking at primarily vintage pieces more than contemporary design. People in the Middle East are very much inclined towards contemporary designs because we're looking forward and looking ahead. But I am sure that within 5-10 years, the vintage pieces here will have a great resonance.
In some of the houses, you already have some classic furniture from the 19th or 18th century. People may still have the impression that a vintage piece is not as valuable as something brand new, because of its history and the scratches it bears. But I believe there's a community in Kuwait and Lebanon that embrace this already and it's just going to grow.
How are designers integrating interactivity into their work?
We had four pieces that were interactive design. By Dominique Harris the world premiere of Ice Angel with Wings or the Butterfly with Flutter. We also have the installation by rAndom International with this Swarm light. And you also have the technologic a very poetic lights by Studio Drift. It's certainly something that will continue to develop because they're giving another dimension to design.
Designing also means creating a lifestyle, not only creating a chair. These pieces are very valuable and can certainly be even more important in shaping public places, like playgrounds or retail space. And that's exactly what we need, permanent visibility of design in public space. Not only skyscrapers.
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Our trip on Saturday is to the Lazy L&L Campground in New Braunfels on the banks of the Guadalupe River (http://www.lazylandl.com/
If anyone wants to fish, you should have the opportunity to do that. Please remember that any child under 17 can fish without a fishing license, but any dads that want to fish need to have a license.
The weather will be pretty cool in the morning on Sunday (low 50s), so be prepared with warm clothes and layers. Sleeping bags are highly encouraged. If anyone needs camping gear, please contact me so we can find what you need.
2:30 – 3:30 Arrive and start setting up camp
3:30 – 4:00 Free time/explore the park
3:30 – 4:30 First activity — sports of some kind, probably. Maybe kickball
8:00 – 10:00 Camp fire and s'mores/dessert
11:00 – 12:00 Break camp
We'll be splitting jobs by rank again this trip since it worked so well on the zoo trip. All Scouts and their Akelas need to help during their ranks' KP duty.


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look for coolant leaks on the thermostat housing those go bad on these.
oil leaks from the valve cover gasket the gasket is easy to replace but it's still $35
Make sure when you start the car that during the idiot light test the check engine light does indeed go on.
engine mounts go bad if there's any rattling during the test drive your probably going to need to replace all 3 of them.
Crawl under the car if possible and look for mud kicked up. Say there's probably rust under it if you find any (there almost certainly won't be but the owner isn't going to stick his hands in mud to wipe it off and show you there isn't)
Here is a tip on buying - it sounds incredibly corny but it works - the minute you get out of your car and start inspecting the car you want to buy, start talking a mile a minute about all the stuff on it that your going to have to fix - and don't admit that you do your own work, just keep talking about all the labor costs your mechanic friend will charge for it - take a checklist with you, go though everything - even check the radio and CD player - criticize every last thing on the vehicle you can find that is the slighest bit off -from the paint, to the lack of lube on the door latches, to the trunk struts being weak and allowing the trunk to bang down - just keep it up.
Then, when your completely done - LEAVE. Don't make an offer. Tell them your going to think about it and call them back.
then drive to a burger joint close by and kick back for 20 minutes and then call them and tell them you talked to your mechanic friend and told him everything you found and he said it will probably cost about $600 but to go ahead and buy it - so your going to take a gamble - make an offer and tell them you have the cash and will be there with it in 5 minutes if they accept.
Yes, the seller will think your the world's biggest jerk. Yes he probably will think your trying to BS him. Correction he will KNOW your BSing him.
But, he -won't- be CERTAIN. As long as he thinks you might walk away - your in control. The moment you reveal that you have decided your going to buy it in any way - though body language or whatever - your screwed. And that laundry list of real or imagined problems will be eating away at him, even if he doesen't consciously admit to it or consciously thinks it's BS. The -only- sellers who are immune from this BS are professionals who buy and sell cars all day long.
I did this with my last Focus purchase, and I know that it worked because when I went inside to pay for the car, as I was walking out the sellers girlfriend gave me a glare that would have scraped the galvanizing off a light pole.
I didn't give a crap. This is business.
And yes, your in the right price range and that's the right engine. The unfortunate problem right now is that any 4 cylinder fetches a premium due to gas prices. My father in law works at a dealership and is in shock at how much they have to pay to buy used economy cars.
|I got 138k on my '03 Zetec, going up all the time. I've done just about everything BUT the timing belt/tensioner/idler... lol probably should get on that. I read somewhere it should be done every 120k, I think mine might've been changed, but I'm going to get a good one with the kit and do it again anyway. I'll sleep better.
|At 190k, I agree with the other guys on the importance of maintenance. My Timing belt looked good 6 weeks ago. But I replaced it anyway and I am glad that I did because, the water pump was in very poor condidtion.
|I have 165,000mi on my zetec with no major issues, just regular mx. The Timing belt is a big one in these engines. They should be replaced between 100 to 150k (the sooner the better) regardless if its been done or not if you buy the car, do a general tune up. Air Filter, Fuel Filter, Plugs & Wires, Oil Change
|I have an '03 with the same amount of miles with a zetec runs like a champ no problem. Things i would ask about are fuel filter, timing belt(i would hope this has been replaced), trans oil, coolant flush, just basic tune-up items. I have had surprisingly no issues with my zetec but then again i do the 'preventative' maintenance.
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Looking at a 2004 Ford Focus SE with 147K. It is identical to my daughters. It needs a tune up as well as front brake pads and struts. It has the issue my daughters had with the engine miss. I will look at it tonight and take it for a drive. They wanted 2900.00 for it but down to 2400.00. Everything works. Is there anything to be on the look out for or just take my chances if I can get it for 2200.00 and fix the issues. The Zetecs engines seem decent but 147K??
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The Heisman Trophy Trust has decided to leave the 2005 award vacant after winner Reggie Bush forfeited his trophy in the wake of being found guilty of receiving illegal benefits while at Southern California.
Bill Dockery, the president of the eight-member trust, made the announcement on ESPN.
RELATED: Mack Brown asked Vince Young to stand up and say he wanted Heisman
The Trust could have given the award to Vince Young, who finished in second place in the voting.
"The Trustees of the Trust have been monitoring the NCAA investigation of Reggie Bush and USC since first announced," the Trust said in a statement. "We determined that no action was necessary by the Trust unless and until the NCAA acted and issued its report. Since the issuance of the NCAA decision vacating USC's 2005 season and declaring Reggie Bush an ineligible athlete, the Trustees have met, discussed and reviewed all information underlying this decision in an effort to exercise the due diligence and due process required of any decision regarding the awarding of the 2005 Heisman Trophy.
As a result of Reggie Bush's decision to forfeit his title as Heisman winner of 2005, the Trustees have determined that there will be no Heisman Trophy winner for the year 2005."
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The Florida Times-Union reported that Jacksonville Jaguars running back Maurice Jones-Drew played "all but two opening-drive snaps and one play in the second-half opening drive" for a total of 39 plays. This off-season during his holdout, the news focused on the emergence of RB Rashad Jennings because of Jones-Drew's absence. Since Jennings has been limited to due injury, when he is able to play again, he could eat into MJD's playing time significantly.
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As a contrast, the highest snapcount on the defensive side of the ball were 85 plays for DBs Dawan Landry and Dwight Lowery . Obviously the offense isn't seeing very much of the field and when thinking of offensive snaps like targets or touches, there just aren't many opportunities for the Jags' playmakers to do just that, make plays. It should go without saying that Jones-Drew is still one of the most valuable fantasy backs out there simply because he's such a focal point in this offense, but it's going to be tough for him to ever have a huge game if Jacksonville can't control the ball.