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A few weeks ago, I wrote about how the U.S. government gets the highest of high technology when it suits it, but somehow still can't figure out how to procure accurate and reliable voting machines to further the cause of democracy. Clearly, there are no technological hurdles here, just skewed priorities.
But the government isn't alone in neglecting the interests of its constituents -- so do many high-tech companies. They don't bother to hide it, either. It's as plain as their stock ticker symbol.
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The most obvious example is printers and printer ink. The consumer printing industry has gone to school on the razor manufacturers and adopted their time-honored strategy from top to bottom: Make the printers cheap, the refills horribly expensive, and profit handsomely.
Some printers, for example, take 6mL cartridges that cost $15. That seems like a deal until you realize that the actual ink in the cartridges costs around $120 for 5,000mL. Manufacturers also intentionally make printers of such poor quality that they break down prematurely, prompting the consumer to buy another "cheap" printer and continue the cycle.
This is not news -- especially if you use a printer from time to time and suddenly find you have to take out a second mortgage to refill the color cartridge. Meanwhile, I've had a circa 2000 HP LaserJet that's been showing a "Low Toner" message for the past decade, yet still prints fine.
It's convenient for these companies to work this way. And it's much healthier for their profits as long as people just shrug their shoulders and continue to pay more per milliliter for printer ink than human blood.
Another example: text messaging. That one's been beaten to death for years, with people pointing out that it costs less, bit for bit, to communicate with the Hubble telescope than to send a text message to your friend. It's unconscionable, but it persists.
And don't get me started on mobile data usage. In a short time, we've gone from multiple companies offering unlimited data plans to Verizon charging $20 per gigabyte per month. If you tip over that limit, you get charged another $20, and so on and so forth. These are usurious prices, but where else can you turn? Planning on taking that sleek, new LTE iPad that's tied to Verizon over to AT&T for a better deal? Nope, you're effectively chained to Verizon's yoke unless you want to sell your iPad and buy a new one. It's locked-in cellphones all over again, just more expensive.


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The City of Corner Brook's chief executive officer Mike Dolter is off on leave, but there are little details as to why.
The leave came into effect Friday afternoon. Corner Brook Mayor Charles Pender confirmed it via email Monday.
"Mr. Dolter is currently on leave," stated the mayor. "Out of respect for our employees, we don't discuss (human resources) matters in public."
The mayor did not respond to further inquiries and would not do an interview.
When Dolter was asked if he is no longer working for the city, he did not directly answer the question.
"After the brief discussion I had with council, nothing has been decided as of yet," he said via telephone from his home Monday morning.
Other members of Corner Brook city council were also not speaking on the issue. Couns. Keith Cormier and Josh Carey also confirmed Dolter is on leave, but repeated what the mayor said concerning council not discussing human resources matters.
The remaining councillors — Tony Buckle, Linda Chaisson, Mary Ann Murphy and Bernd Staeben — could not be reached or did not return messages as of deadline.
Dolter has been in the position of CAO since January 2005.

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Tornados and Lions split in afternoon twinbillApril 2, 2011
Brevard and Mars Hill split their doubleheader 5-1 & 3-1 at the BC Softball Field
Brevard, N.C. – The Brevard College softball team split with South Atlantic Conference opponent, Mars Hill on Saturday afternoon. The Tornados put on a hitting display scoring five runs on nine hits to win the opener 5-1, but fell in the second game of the twinbill 3-1.
The Tornados moved to 24-11 on the season and 4-4 in SAC play, with Mars Hill continuing to keep an identical record as the Tornados after the split.
Game One: Brevard 5, Mars Hill 1
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Brevard jumped out to an early 2-0 lead as Brittany Fowler (Waterloo, Ontario, CANADA) reached on a fielding error by the Lions' right fielder. Two batters later, the Brevard College all-time home run leader, Chelsi Mallory (Mechanicsville, Va.) belted her seventh home run of the season, upping her career total to 13 and adding another homer to her single-season record.
Brevard added to their two-run lead in the third. Kayla Dorsey (West Palm Beach, Fla.) led off the inning with a single through the left side of the infield. Mallory attempted to lay down a sacrifice bunt in the next at-bat, but the ball was thrown away by the first baseman, allowing Mallory to reach safely. Dorsey moved up to third on the throw. Kayla Clemens (Sebring, Fla.) reached safely on a fielder's choice, but Mallory was out at second. Becca Curlee (Eagle River, Alaska) laid down a bunt with runners on first and third, scoring Dorsey from third and moving Clemens to second. Sarah Carlos (Eagle River, Alaska) singled on a bunt in the next at-bat, loading the bases for Brittany Jones (Fort Mill, S.C.). Jones slugged a deep fly ball to centerfield, which was caught for a sacrifice fly, scoring Clemens from third.
The Tornados added one more in the fourth when Mallory slugged a double to left centerfield, scoring Dorsey from first to make it 5-0.
Mars Hill attempted to make a comeback and scored one run in the fifth, but the Tornados were able to hold off the Lions' attempt, making the final 5-1 in the opener.
Martika Elmore (Fayetteville, N.C.) picked up the win in her 19th start of the season. Elmore advanced to 13-6 on the season after being touched for one run on four hits in seven innings of work. Elmore punched out nine in the win. Hannah Light was charged with the loss as she was hit for five runs, three earned, on seven hits in 3.1 innings of work.
At the plate Mallory led the way going 2-for-4 with a home run, a double, three RBI, and one run scored. Curlee was 2-for-3 with an RBI, while Meredith Davenport (High Point, N.C.) went 2-for-3 as well.
Game Two: Mars Hill 3, Brevard 1
Box Score
The Tornados and Lions were scoreless through four innings until Mars Hill struck first in the second game of the doubleheader. Chelsea Varner reached on a fielding error by the Tornados shortstop, bringing Amanda McArthur to the plate. McArthur hit a two-run homer, giving the Lions a 2-0 lead.
Mars Hill added to their 2-0 lead when Taylor Morris hit a single to right centerfield, scoring Stephanie McGrath from second base. The Lions led Brevard 3-0 heading into the sixth.
Dorsey led off the top of sixth with a solo homer, her first bringing Brevard to within two, but the Tornados couldn't mount the comeback necessary to take things into extra innings.
Alyssa Miller (Davie, Fla.) pitched well in her 16th start. She was touched for three runs, two earned on six hits through 5.2 innings of work. Miller fell to 11-5 with the loss. Elmore came in relief to throw the final 1.1 innings without allowing a hit. Morris picked up a win, moving to 12-3 on the season after allowing just one run on six hits.
The Tornados host their second South Atlantic Conference doubleheader in two days as the Catawba Indians come to Brevard on Sunday, April 3rd. First pitch of the opener is set for 1 p.m. at the Brevard College Softball Field.


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This Merion Station teen staged a charity basketball tournament to honor wounded warriors.
Mitzvah Hero: Harrison Klevan, 13, is quite the trooper: The Bala Cynwyd Middle School eighth grader planned and staged Harrison Klevan's Hoops for Wounded Troops: 3 Vs. 3 Basketball Tournament to benefit two local soldiers.
What It's All About: The tournament took place in June, with 15 teams made up of 7th and 8th graders. Members of the Lower Merion High School varsity basketball squad refereed the event and also put on a clinic with the middle-school players. The game scored a lot for the cause, netting $3,500 for Sergeant John Fleming and naval hospital corpsman Jay "Doc" Raffetto, injured vets of the Iraq and Afghanistan wars.
Why this cause? "Because wounded troops have sacrificed so much to keep me safe," says the appreciative teen, a resident of Merion Station and member of Main Line Reform Temple in Wynnewood.
Not a One-Time Thing: Harrison volunteers regularly with Philadelphia Treats for Troops, helping send out care packages to active members of the military. He's no stranger to the organization: His family — parents Fred and Sandy Klevan and 16-year-old sister Victoria — started it in 2006 "when our friend was deployed to Iraq."
Good for Them: Raising so much money at the tournament made Fleming and Raffetto "very happy, and I was able to include my family and friends," Harrison says. Is it any wonder who Harrison's heroes are? "My parents and the troops."


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Everett's Zokan silences Hillsboro
Mariners' ninth-rounder allows two hits over seven innings
By Josh Jackson / MiLB.com | July 29, 2013 10:50 PM ET
In his eighth Minor League appearance, Jake Zokan came off as a seasoned pro.
The Mariners' ninth pick from this year's Draft gave up two hits and a walk and hit two batters over seven innings in Class A Short-Season Everett's 6-0 shutout of Hillsboro on Monday.
"It felt really good. I feel like in the beginning I was trying to be too perfect, and I was a little wild," he said. "But I settled in in the later innings and I started to trust in my fastball."
The College of Charleston product made three June relief appearances in the Rookie-level Appalachian League, giving up a run over 4 1/3 innings, before debuting in the Northwest League on July 6. He'd previously only gone as many as five innings in a start for the AquaSox allowing a run on four hits and three walks over that span in his last outing.
Zokan required only 71 pitches to get through seven frames Monday, and he got 13 groundouts and two flyball outs.
"My curveball was off and on -- sometimes it was good, but sometimes I didn't have a good feel for it. My changeup was good too," the 22-year-old southpaw said. "But I was mostly throwing my two-seam fastball, which had a little sink on it, and they were hitting it into the ground. My defense made all the plays, so I couldn't ask for more than that."
The Hops' Brian Billigen singled on the first pitch Zokan threw, but 19 more Hillsboro batters came to the plate before another one got a hit.
"I go out there every time trying to get outs without giving up a hit," Zokan explained. After the first hit, he said to himself, "'Well, that ended quick.' You've got to move on."
He retired the next three hitters in order, but wildness got him into trouble in the second inning. He plunked Jordan Parr to start the frame and issued a one-out walk to Elvin Soto. But going to his two-seamer, he induced a dribbler off the bat of Ryan Gebhardt.
"It was a grounder to second base and they were able to turn two pretty easily," Zokan said. "It was definitely good for that second inning."
After a 1-2-3 third, he committed his last act of wildness, hitting George Roberts at the start of the fourth. But then he got Cesar Carrasco to bounce into another double play and struck out Parr. He was perfect from Roberts' at-bat through the sixth.
"I definitely noticed I hadn't given up a hit in a while," he admitted. "I was looking up at the scoreboard after every inning."
Facing Roberts at the start of the seventh, Zokan made a location mistake. Roberts lined a single into right, the fifth and final baserunner Zokan allowed in the outing.
"It was a pitch I wanted to throw, a curveball. I just hung it a little bit and I think the guy was sitting on it," he said. "But it was the pitch I shook to get to. I was starting to get a better feel for it, have more control with the curve. I just missed the spot that time."
Zokan got the next three hitters to ground out and was told he was done for the night when he got back to the dugout.
"Actually, my start before I think I was around 90 [pitches]. I was as efficient as I've ever been, pitch-wise compared to innings pitched," he said. "But after seven [innings], they said that was it. I felt good. I felt like I could have gone the next two and finished it off.
"I wasn't ready to come out. But if they want me to come out, well, I follow orders."
Zokan had no problem trusting in the AquaSox bullpen to finish his gem. After Monday's shutout, Everett has worked 19 consecutive scoreless innings. Nate Koneski pitched a perfect eighth, and Cameron Copping set the side down in order in the ninth.
"I think we're just relaxing out there, trusting in our pitches and trying not to do too much like I was early in the game tonight," Zokan said. "Everybody is confident in his pitches. Hitting is a hard thing to do, so we don't want to make it too complicated for us [as pitchers]. We're just kind of letting hitters get themselves out."
Austin Wilson, a second-rounder this year, doubled twice and plated three runs while Chantz Mack was 3-for-4 with a double and a couple of runs scored for the AquaSox.
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PHOTO: Kim Kardashian flashes underwear in MET Gala wardrobe malfunction
Kim Kardashian suffered a wardrobe malfunction at Monday's Met Gala.
The reality TV star and Kanye West were on hand for fashion's big night after appearing on the cover of Vogue, but Kardashian had a decidedly unglamorous moment when she accidentally flashed her underwear.
Her Lanvin gown came with a high slit, although Kardashian exposed more than she probably expected while on her way to the red carpet.
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General Hertzog said that he had acted as General Botha had done.
On the other hand was Hertzog, bent on secession and with a solid array of discontents behind him.
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Not a game thread, just a thread appreciating what Hairston has done in his tenure as a Red.
Not a game thread, just a thread appreciating what Hairston has done in his tenure as a Red.
"Since I've been with the Reds in 1989, we've never had a farm system this loaded," Bowden said. "If we were the New York Yankees and had unlimited dollars, we could have traded for Colon, (Jeff) Weaver, Rolen, (Cliff) Floyd, (Kenny) Rogers and Finley and gotten them all -- and still held onto our top five prospects. That's an amazing statement."
he keeps hitting like that why only three weeks????
So far, so good. However, I remember the spectacular 1st game back for Neon Deion in 2001. I am taking nothing for granted!
Small market fan... always hoping, but never expecting.
Nice night with the bat but I hope we never see him in CF again.
What do we always say here about small sample size??
sorry we're boring
We have an appreciation thread for the guy everyone [including me] hated the signing of back in spring training?
Whats the world coming to?
Championships for MY teams in my lifetime:
Cincinnati Reds - 75, 76, 90
Chicago Blackhawks - 10, 13, 15
University of Kentucky - 78, 96, 98, 12
Chicago Bulls - 91, 92, 93, 96, 97, 98
Everything that happens before Death is what counts.
― Ray Bradbury, Something Wicked This Way Comes
why jinx him??? its nice to see a spark in this lineup.. he is healthy for the 1st time in 2 years!! and he is on fire with the bat.. i hope he doesnt stop hitting.. i want to see this team win, not want players to fail..and everytime somebody hits.. a forum comment is always, "well it wont last" etc... im thinking positive
Even Jason Ramano had a few good games in CF...
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AdhesionPelvic adhesion; Intraperitoneal adhesion; Intrauterine adhesion
Adhesions are bands of scar-like tissue that form between two surfaces inside the body and cause them to stick together.
As the body moves, tissues or organs inside are normally able to shift around each other. This is because these tissues have slippery surfaces.
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- In joints such as the shoulder
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Once they form, adhesions can become larger or tighter over time. Symptoms or other problems may occur if the adhesions cause an organ or body part to twist, pull out of position, or be unable to move as well.
The risk of forming adhesions is high after bowel or female organ surgeries. Surgery using a laparoscope is less likely than open surgery to cause adhesions.
Other causes of adhesions in the abdomen or pelvis:
- Appendicitis, most often when the appendix breaks open (ruptures)
- Cancer
- Endometriosis
- Infections in the abdomen and pelvis
- Radiation treatment
Adhesions around the jointsmay happen:
- After surgery or trauma
- With certain types of arthritis
- With overuse of a joint or tendon
Adhesions in joints, tendons, or ligaments make it harder to move the joint and may cause pain.
Adhesions in the belly (abdomen) that caused a kink, twist, or pulling may cause a blockage of the intestines. Symptoms include:
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- No longer being able to pass gas
- Pain in the belly that is severe and crampy
Adhesions in the pelvis may cause chronic or long-term pelvic pain.
Exams and Tests
Most of the time, the adhesions cannot be seen using x-rays or imaging tests.
- Hysterosalpingography may help diagnose adhesions inside the uterus or Fallopian tubes.
- X-rays of the abdomen, barium contrast studies, and CT scans may help diagnose a blockage of the intestines caused by adhesions.
- Hysteroscopy looks inside the uterus
- Laparoscopy looks inside the abdomen and pelvis
Surgery may be done to separate the adhesions. This often allows normal movement of the organ and reduces the symptoms caused by the adhesion. However, the risk for more adhesions increases as the number of surgeries increases.
Depending on the location of the adhesions, at the time of surgery a barrier can be placed to try to reduce the chance of the adhesions returning.
See also: Intestinal obstruction repair
Outlook (Prognosis)
The outcome is usually good.
Possible Complications
Depending on the tissues involved, adhesions can cause various disorders.
- In the eye, adhesion of the iris to the lens can lead to glaucoma.
- In the intestines, adhesions can cause partial or complete bowel obstruction.
- Adhesions inside the uterine cavity, called Asherman syndrome, can cause a woman to have irregular menstrual cycles and be unable to get pregnant.
- Pelvic adhesions that involve scarring of the fallopian tubes can lead to infertility and reproductive problems.
- Abdominal and pelvic adhesions can cause chronic pain.
When to Contact a Medical Professional
Call your health care provider if you have:
- Abdominal pain
- An inability to pass gas
- Nausea and vomiting that do not go away
- Pain in the belly that is severe and crampy
Munireddy S, Kavalukas SL, Barbul A. Intra-abdominal healing: gastrointestinal tract and adhesions. Surg Clin N Am. 2010;90:1227–1236
Kulaylat MN, Dayton, MT. Surgical complications. In: Townsend CM Jr, Beauchamp RD, Evers BM, Mattox KL,eds.Sabiston Textbook of Surgery. 18th ed.Philadelphia, Pa: Saunders Elsevier; 2007:chap 15.
Paine R. Rehabilitation and therapeutic modalities: a language of exercise and rehabilitation. In: DeLee JC, Drez D Jr, Miller MD, eds. DeLee and Drez's Orthopaedic Sports Medicine. 3rd ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Saunders Elsevier;2009:chap 5 section A.
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The MK1 Pro Tracker tool is protected by a weatherproof parkerized, articulating Cordura sheath. The sheath is sealed with fastening press studs to provide strong, lasting securement for the life of the tool. The measurement tracking probes are designed to stand alone or work with the measurement location guides on the tool. It also has essential emergency and survival tools including a fire starting striker, pace beads and nearly ten feet (three meters) of nylon paracord. This is an essential tool for anyone interested in hunting the outdoors.
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Mr. Harell launched PRPS in 2002 with a singular mission in mind: crafting perfect garments for the most discerning of denim enthusiasts. A lofty goal, no doubt, but Harrell works hard to deliver on his promise. Obsessed with detail and quality, he really does strive for perfection, from the beginning — he sketches each of his designs by hand before they're made into patterns — clear through to the final product. Crucial in that enterprise: the right sort of inspiration. That's where his collecting comes into play. What better source when you're playing with a new denim wash than a stack of perfectly weathered, vintage jeans? "My wife's a collector too," he says. "But she likes the new shit – I'm only into old stuff." Denim nerds the world over should be thankful for his historical leanings.
"I study these old pairs for their craftsmanship and detailing and washing. Many of them are from the late 1800s, but they're all from various years. You can see the transition in style and fit over time. It's my way of studying denim. I even have a few pairs in here that are worth thousands of dollars."
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Pastner would be a risky hire for UT. The man has been a head coach 2 seasons. 2 NIT appearances likely. And his Memphis recruiting connections? Let's not forget that Memphis is 400 miles away from Knoxville.
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Just booted up BT4 pre-final from USB drive and neither wireless nor wired adapters were present.
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September 15 is Costa Rican independence day, and the entire country will join in the celebrations. Costa Rica received its independence from Spain on September 15, 1821. Before becoming independent, Costa Rica was a Spanish colony, and Guatemala served as a regional government center. In September of 1821, Guatemala declared its independence from Spain, simultaneously declaring Costa Rica's independence as well. The newly independent Guatemalans gathered together to give a cry of freedom on the evening of September 14, 1821.
Because the Guatemalans carried torches, or faroles, during their evening celebration, torch-carrying has become an integral part of independence day celebrations in Costa Rica. At 6:00 on the night of September 14, torch-lit parades make their way across many Costa Rican towns and in San José. Traditionally, the Costa Rican national anthem plays during the parade of the faroles, and several radio stations often broadcast the anthem simultaneously at 6:00.
Schoolchildren have long played an important role in Costa Rica's independence day celebrations. The country prides itself on its educational system, and Costa Rican patriots have long argued that the country's future freedom rests on the shoulders of its schoolchildren. Many of the participants in the farol parades are schoolchildren who have made and decorated their own torches. On September 15 itself, Costa Rican schoolchildren parade through the streets, waving flags and singing patriotic songs. Costa Ricans celebrate the fact that schoolchildren–and not members of the military–head their patriotic celebrations.
Interestingly, Costa Rica did not learn of its independence until October of 1821, as it took a month for the information to reach Costa Rica from Guatemala.
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This article was published 15/2/2013 (1620 days ago), so information in it may no longer be current.
Border officers in Boissevain say a snowmobile was worth a little more than the traveller claimed.
The Canada Border Services Agency released details about the incident yesterday, which happened on Jan. 14. A Manitoba resident, importing a snowmobile at the port of Boissevain, declared that it was worth $4,428.
However, after investigation, officers say that they determined the actual value to be $6,790.
The snowmobile was seized, but returned once a $944 penalty was paid.
If the snowmobile had been properly declared, they say, he would have paid $340.
The incident was one of about a dozen reported by the CBSA in January — mostly south of Winnipeg, and mostly involving underreporting the value of imported goods.
However, officers did refuse entry to several people with criminal records, and say they found suspected child pornography on a truck driver's cellphone, which they searched after also finding a prohibited switchblade.
The agency says that more than 122,800 travellers, 52,200 passenger vehicles and 15,000 commercial trucks crossed the border in southern Manitoba in January.
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2010-11: Making a simple transition from the JUCO ranks, the powerful transfer nailed down a starting job in the post from the opening tip and gave the squad a strong, productive presence in the paint…led the team in rebounding and was fifth in the GSAC…yanked down 10 or more rebounds 10 times…her rebound total (243) was the 10th-best single-season mark in program history…posted season-highs of 29 points and 19 rebounds vs. Vanguard on 1/22/11…that was one of four double-doubles she notched…was second on the team in scoring and posted 17 double-figure outings…scored 20 or more points seven times...went 12-12 from the line vs. Biola on 1/4/11 and 13-15 vs. Vanguard on 1/22/11…blocked a season-high three shots vs. Azusa Pacific on 2/22/11.Lane CC: Played two years for Coach Greg Sheley and put together a pair of first-team Southern Region of the NWAACC (Northwest Athletic Association of Community Colleges) seasons…as a freshman, she averaged 12.3ppg and 9.3rpg while leading the Titans to the conference title…her 298 rebounds rank fifth on the conference's all-time, single-season list…a year later, she upped both averages, going for 14.5ppg and 9.7rpg.
Sheldon HS: A three-year varsity performer for Coach Luke Roth and the Irish…a three-time, first-team All-Midwestern League/Southwest Conference selection…an honorable mention all-state choice as a senior and a second-team, all-state tournament pick…holds several Region 6A tournament records, including most free throws made in a game (15) and in a tournament (28), most free throws attempted in a game (16) and in a tournament (33).
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Books and Journals About Health Statistics
Browsing: Many older health statistics books and serials are located in the Library of Congress call number starting with RA407 on Floor 4 of the Oviatt Library. Additional locations possible are Stored(ASRS East), and the Reference Room now called the Oviatt Learning Commons. Most sources of health statistics data are available online from its agency.
Searching: Use the Library Catalog to find books and journals on a topic. If you don't know a specific title, then start with a KEYWORD search, for example: public health los angeles county. Another approach is to search by known Library of Congress subject headings. The following links search the catalog with SUBJECT HEADINGS
- California --Statistics, medical -- pay attention to the agencies and see if you can find the equivalent online resource
- Los Angeles County (Calif.)--Statistics, Medical
Note: Many of the publications you find in the catalog may now also be available on the Internet. Catalog records often, as of now, reflect what we have in print but you will gain sufficient information on the agency to search on the Internet for current.
Databases and Indexes
Los Angeles Area
- Health and Wellness Chapter (Los Angeles City's Dept of Planning)-- links to ongoing statistical reports, and currently provides links to the Health Atlas,
- San Fernando Valley Statistics and Facts: Health
- Print copy of the Los Angeles County zip code databook. The call number is HA267.L7 L573. It is shelved on Floor 2, Stack 28 . This helpful databook offered a variety of demographic and health access information by zip code for the Los Angeles service planning areas. Comparable data can be found using the Healthy City web site.
- Los Angeles County Public Health Vital Statistics reports -- Includes links to Mortality in Los Angeles County Leading Causes of death and premature death with trends for 1997-2006, offers statistics for the county and Service Planning Areas (SPA). Mortality trends for Alzheimer's disease, Breast Cancer, Colorectal cancer, Coronary heart disease, Diabetes, Drug overdose, Emphysema/COPD, Homicide, HIV, Liver Disease, Lung cancer, Motor vehicle crash, Pneumonia/influenza, Stroke, Suicide, All Causes of Death (Males/Females, White, Hispanic, Black, Asian/Pacific Islander, and SPAs 1-8)
- Also has links LA County Health Assessment reports/ factsheets at http://publichealth.lacounty.gov/ha/
- 2007 Key Indicators of Health Report (Press Release 06/16/2009 11am PST) http://publichealth.lacounty.gov/ha/docs/2007%20LACHS/Key_Indicator_2007/KIHReport.2009.FINAL.pdf
- Healthy City a very large online source of community resource information and demographic,economic, and health data for LA County. Its URL is http://www.healthycity.org/ .
- The Health of California's Adults, Adolescents and Children: Findings from CHIS 2005 and 2003 by the UCLA Center for Health Policy Research.
- California Health Interview Suvey at http://www.chis.ucla.edu/ AskCHIS, the free online web tool that enables users of all skill levels to search for health statistics on their county, region, or statewide, using data from the California Health Interview Survey (CHIS)
- California Office of Statewide Health Planning and Development Looks also for itsCalifornia Health Care Atlas
- The California Endowment at http://www.calendow.org/The California Endowment is a private, statewide health foundation
United States
- Health Statistics on MedlinePlus
- State Health Facts offers health status indicators and much more. This site is done by Henry Kaiser Foundation
- National Center for Health Statistics Note its Publications and Information products the data series are online Look also for its Health United States
- Health Data Tools and Statistics A collaboration of U.S. government agencies, public health organizations and health sciences libraries
- Health data from Pan American Health Organization
Additional Guides
- Library Lectures:Health Sciences , by Marcia Henry Look for HS 441
- Health Information from the Federal Government , at ( http://library.csun.edu/Guides/GovPubs-Health by Kathy Dabbour, Government. Documents Librarian
- Health Information by Zip Code , by Kathy Dabbour, Government Documents Librarian
- Finding Statistics, by Mary Finley, now retired CSUN Government Documents Librarian


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Kaiserslautern's traditional Christmas market, clustered around the Gothic collegiate church and on Schillerplatz square, presents a varied stage programme and craft demonstrations. Then all kinds of fun can be had at the New Year market, which runs from 27 to 30 December 2015. The cosmopolitan 'culture market' at Fruchthalle hall (28 Nov - 6 Dec 2015) features different exhibitors from around the world. Here you will find surprises such as ponchos from Bolivia, batik textiles from Senegal and saris from Sri Lanka. Artists from Saint-Quentin and Silkeborg, both twinned with Kaiserslautern, will also be exhibiting works.
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This week's roundup of legal news: A judge in Oklahoma sentenced a juvenile who was convicted of manslaughter to church instead of prison. Tyler Alred's friend was killed when the car Alred was driving crashed. The teenagers had been drinking. While I don't think prison is a healthy place for anyone, and certainly not for [Read More…]
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Bill Miller | April 23, 2008
By Bill Miller • Wednesday, April 23, 2008 - 12:29
Science around environmental matters has long been dismissed in the rough and tumble of U.S. politics, but many scientists contend things got markedly worse through two terms under President Bush, as incidents have shown how political appointees were involved in shaping government reports on everything from climate change to condoms.
Now, more than half the 1,600 Environmental Protection Agency scientists who responded to an online questionnaire complained of political pressure in interpreting and performing their work.
And four in 10 scientists who have worked at the agency for more than a decade said interference has been more prevalent in the last five years than previously.
Hundreds of Environmental Protection Agency scientists said they have been victims of political interference and pressure from superiors to skew their findings, according to a survey by the Union of Concerned Scientists.
Francesca Grifo, director of the Union of Concerned Scientists' Scientific Integrity Program, said the survey results revealed "an agency in crisis" with low morale, especially among scientists involved in risk assessment and crafting regulations.
"The investigation shows researchers are generally continuing to do their work, but their scientific findings are tossed aside when it comes time to write regulations," Grifo said.
The survey comes as EPA is under fire from Congress on a number of fronts, including its delay in determining whether carbon dioxide should be regulated to combat global warming.
EPA scientists described an agency where senior managers and the White House Office of Management and Budget frequently second-guess scientific findings and change work conducted by EPA scientists, the report said.
No surprise there.
Here's the full report, Interference at the EPA, by the Union of Concerned Scientists.
Attached at the end of this post is a pdf version of the full report.
Paul S replied on Permalink
Coming from the Union of
Coming from the Union of Concerned Scientists one can safely discount this survey as mostly a piece of left-wing agit-prop.
These scientists consistently misuse their professional position for overly political purposes.
Saw that coming a mile away!
Fern Mackenzie
rob replied on Permalink
Whether you saw it or not ...
… it doesn't diminish the truth of Paul's comment.
Well, Rob, you can't have it
Well, Rob, you can't have it both ways. If you are going to go after the Union of Concerned Scientists as a left-wing lobby group, you can't claim that the list of references that Marc Morano slapped together has any more credibility. Fern Mackenzie
Paul S replied on Permalink
Ha ha haa ha ha
I love this quote from the article:
"And four in 10 scientists who have worked at the agency for more than a decade said interference has been more prevalent in the last five years than previously."
Hmmmm. That means that six out of 10 scientists believe political interference is less now then it was previously.
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Hugh Campbell replied on Permalink
Paul S and Rob have now
Paul S and Rob have now clearly exhibited their lack of skill in logic. No wonder they can't understand scientific consensus or risk management!
Kevin Grandia replied on Permalink
Here's the data table for
Paul S replied on Permalink
The real bogus assumption is
The real bogus assumption is to cherry pick through the data and then say there is a crisis with political interference at the EPA.
60% of respondents state that political interfenence is the same as/less then/or don't know, then before.
Therefore, you can conclude that for 60% of EPA employeess, political interference is no worse then before.
Remember, only left-leaning, granola crunching, driving scientists responded to this survey so there is a huge built in bias right there also.
Paul S replied on Permalink
^ Prius driving scientists
^ Prius driving scientists
Carl S replied on Permalink
No thats an asumption you
No thats an asumption you cant make, x in 10 might think its not different, or the same, x in 10 might think its more than before. Just because 4 in 10 think its more does not mean 6 in 10 think its less.
Bill replied on Permalink
Exactly, Or x/10 have just
Or x/10 have just been submitted by government pressure.
Scumbags will get us all killed.
Paul S replied on Permalink
"Just because 4 in 10 think
"Just because 4 in 10 think its more does not
mean 6 in 10 think its less." - CARL S
You're right CARL. I phrased my initial response poorly. And even my second post did not quite get the stats right. Here is my bestest mostest accuratist reply to date:
= Over 65% of all respondents state that political interfenence at the EPA is the same as/less then/or don't know, then before according to the Union of Concerned Scientists latest survey. =
Hmmmm, I wonder why the UCS didn't put that data from their survey out to the public? No "bombshell" maybe? Manufactured "crisis"?
Carl S replied on Permalink
I would have expected you to
I would have expected you to arrive at another conclusion after thinking more on the topic but first things first.
It does still remain true that senior scientists, 42.9% of them, find more interference now than in the previous admin while 4.1% find less. That is a clear distinction from how they view the relative amount. But lets even say who cares about those numbers. Lets get to the important part.
Why are you not bothered by political interference in science, because you seem to be along the track that this doesnt matter!?! Over 50% of scientists are saying they have/are/currently/in the past, experiencing some form of political interference in their scientific research. A central government regardless of the admin should not be interfering in scientific work dont you think? Or is that ok in your mind depending on the political ideology applying pressure?
Paul S replied on Permalink
Carl, you are cherry picking
Carl, you are cherry picking by using the data for senior scientists which offers a result conducive to the UCS's predetermined agenda.
It remains that among all EPA scientists responding to the survey, nearly 2/3rds do not report an increase in political interference.
The Union of Concerned Scientists commissioned the poll and then torques the data to exaggerate the results they want.
Political interference among publicaly paid scientists is a more complex issue and is not something the UCS has attempted to address in any intelligent manner.
I disagree with you in the role of a central government and science. Since our government is paying 100% of the bills and salaries of the scientists, naturally the government will determine what science is funded. Policy, of course, remains under the authority of our elected representatives. Like I said, the issue is a complex one, and would require much more discussion to be adequately addressed.
Ian Forrester replied on Permalink
Once again Paul S/G shows his ignorance
Paul S/G said: "Since our government is paying 100% of the bills and salaries of the scientists, naturally the government will determine what science is funded". If you knew anything about how science operates (at least in Canada) you would know that it is in fact scientists who decide what projects are funded, not Government.
Government allocates funding to the Research Councils who then have practicing scientists who decide which project gets funding and which does not.
Even in the research efforts of Government departments it is up to scientists to decide where the money goes.
What is being discussed in this thread is the censorship and blatant distortion of results by politicians for partisan ends. One has only to look at the regulatory agencies in the US to see where this is most blatant.
I've never seen politicians altering results if it is to the benefit of the general population, only to the benefit of the politicians' sugar daddies i.e. big business.
So Paul, get off your high horse and find out what is actually happening. Do you get a pay cheque from a large chemical company? These are the only people you seem to support, they and their political accomplices.
Ian Forrester
Paul S replied on Permalink
Ian, first you say this: "If
Ian, first you say this:
"If you knew anything about how science operates (at least in Canada) you would know that it is in fact scientists who decide what projects are funded, not Government."
Then you say this:
"Government allocates funding to the Research Councils… "
Which confirms my point that government (ultimately us) funds public scientists 100% and through this funding we ultimately control what research is funded. This is as it should be.
This thread is not however, about blatant distortion and censorship by politicians. It is about an activist, agenda-driven and politically-motivated organization, the Union of Concerned Scientists, commissioning a poll to advance their own agenda and then torquing the results to suit their predetermined agenda.
Remember, according to the results of the UCS poll, nearly 2/3rds of respondents (over 65%) do not report an increase in political interference in their work.
I assure you I do not work for a chemical company (though I am a fan of chemicals) but fail to see how that matter has any relevance to the issue at hand.
Carl S replied on Permalink
Which is fine because the
Which is fine because the survey does cover censorship by politicians, just under 50% (all respondants) think changing the meaning (ie blatant distortion) of scientific findings is occuring.
I really dont get how you think this is acceptable. Thats non scientists ie political appointees changing the results of experiments, assessments, etc to meet a certain objective. This isnt about guiding research direction, or controlling the agency and its efforts, this is actually changing the meaning of scientific findings. Its definitely not science anymore once that starts happening but clearly you think its acceptable.
The fact it is occuring should be disturbing on its own. Making excuses for it is even worse.
Paul S replied on Permalink
CARL, it is difficult to
CARL, it is difficult to prove your point using a suspect study like the one done by the UCS.
The UCS is an agenda-driven left-wing advocacy group. They knew the answer they wanted (and the answer they would get) before they even conducted their survey.
Like I said, even though I give little merit to the survey since it was done by the UCS, over 65% of all scientists who responded said interference has not increased.
Ian Forrester replied on Permalink
Stop showing your ignorance
Paul S/G, you show your extreme ignorance in just about everything you post on this blog.
Why do you continue to show that you are ignorant? Does it give you a warm fuzzy feeling that you can try and distort the thinking of intelligent people? I can assure you that your rubbish will only be read and accepted by the likes of Rob, ZOG, Troll and the few other mindless fools who infect this site with their sickening ideology and anti-science vitriol.
Ian Forrester
Paul S replied on Permalink
Ian, why don't you come join
Ian, why don't you come join us on the dark side? We offer flex time, great pay and benefits, and Exxon throws one *helluva* Xmas party every year. Think about it and let me know, ok? ;)


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I have recovered the password but must people cant recover, so i will tell you HOW TO !!!
First you need backtrack 2 or 3 Beta live CD.
Than you boot up the live cd and type user: root with password: toor
than you need to open terminal/console...
After this type at console: "nano /mnt/hdx/etc/passwd" press enter
hdx - is the hard drive when you have installed backtrack 2 or 3 beta (mine is hdb2)
Now you need to change the first line like this:"root:x:0:0::/root:/bin/bash"
change to this:"root::0:0::/root:/bin/bash"
After this type CTRL+X and than press y to accept saving and than press enter. After doing this you need to restart and than to load backtrack from your hard drivewith lilo or grub.Now you can type user: root but nothin password.
After this backtrack shows something like this 21 errors or 32 fatal (i dont remember, not importand)and the last login date.Now you need to recover your password, just open terminal/console and type this:"passwd" .
Than terminal will ask you:
Changing password for root
Enter the new password (minimum of 5, maximum of 127 characters)
Please use a combination of upper and lower case letters and numbers.
New password: ********** <<< here type your new password
Re-enter new password: ********** <<< here retype the password
Password changed.
Now you have changed the password. But when you log in backtrack ask only for user name and logs a error, but you dont need to logout and login. to recover this error you need just to change something at the passwd file, just type this at terminal/console:
nano /etc/passwd < press enter
now you need to change the first line like this:
change to this:
After this type CTRL+X and than press y to accept saving and than press enter.
Now you can logout and login, with your user root and your password that you have changed without errors...
Thanx for reading this tutorial.(sorry for my English)
Remember this tutorial is tested only at backtrack not at ubuntu ot redhat.
If something wrong contact at email@example.com


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As Florida's Chief Financial Officer, I am committed to ensuring that every citizen and every business negatively affected by the Deepwater Horizon oil spill are made whole. While the stories have dropped from the headlines,
I am well aware that real struggles continue, and I am determined to ensure every legitimate claim gets paid and every community is
Even for those of you who have accepted final payment from the Gulf Coast Claims Facility (GCCF), I know that does not mean your challenges are over. Many Floridians are facing economic challenges today, that's why I launched
Your Money Matter$, a financial education initiative that aims to teach Floridians of all ages how to
make the most out of their money, and for small businesses how to strengthen and grow their enterprises.
My Department has been involved from the beginning and understands that oil spill victims are not asking for a handout, only what they are due. When that happens,
only then can we declare an end to the oil spill.
For more information on
Florida's Deepwater Horizon response,
as well as health and safety tips,
please visit the Florida Department of
Environmental Protection's Deepwater
Horizon Response website at
is the official federal portal for the
Deepwater Horizon Oil spill response and
recovery. This site provides the public
with information on the response,
current operations, news and updates,
how to file a claim and obtain other
assistance, and links to federal, state
and local partners. For more information
For information on air
quality, water samples, sediment,
dispersants, and waste disposal,
visit the U.S. Environmental Protection
BP Oil Spill Response page.
For general health/exposures
questions related to the oil spill,
contact the Florida Poison Information
Center at 1-800-222-1222.
Oil Pollution Act of 1990
Under the U. S. Oil Pollution Act of
1990 (OPA), the federal government and
impacted state governments act as
"trustees" charged with recovering
environmental damages due to oil
pollution from the responsible parties
in order to restore injuries to the
public's natural resources. The
Trustees, including the State of
Florida's Department of Environmental
Protection and Fish and Wildlife
Conservation Commission, recently
released an Early Restoration Plan that
contains procedures for awarding grants
to pay government agencies for the cost
of approved restoration projects. Under
Phase I, the Trustees have identified
eight projects in four states, including
two in Florida, which will receive a
total of $57 million. The $57 million is
part of $1 billion in payments agreed to
by BP and the Trustees as part of the
Natural Resource Damage
Assessment (NRDA) process under
OPA. Eventually, each of the affected
states will receive $100 million for the
early restoration phase. This money is
only a down payment on the eventual cost
to BP for natural resources damages. For
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Call (850) 413-3089, (877) MY-FL-CFO, (877) 693-5236, TDD: (850) 410-9700
Visit their
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Oil Pollution Act.
If you experience filing or payment hardships due to the oil spill, contact the
IRS at 1-866-562-5227.
Information and help for individuals and businesses from the IRS, view their
The Gulf Oil Spill and Your Taxes.
Review the IRS's
Oil Spill Questions and Answers
for more Information for taxpayers related to the oil spill.
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referred to as the Florida Small Business Development Center Network (FSBDCN).
The FSBDCN program is administered by the State Office in Pensacola. SBDCs are
hosted primarily by universities and colleges located throughout Florida. Each
SBDC provides counseling and business expertise in their area to small business
owners or those who want to start a business in Florida. The FSBDCN is a
non-profit organization funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the
U.S. Small Business Administration and hosted by the University of West Florida.
The Center at the University of West Florida in Pensacola has assisted hundreds
of businesses with filing the necessary claim documentation and justification
for their GCCF oil spill claims.
University of West Florida
Office of Economic Development & Engagement
Small Business Development Center
401 E. Chase St., Suite 100
Pensacola, FL 32502-5750
Telephone: (850) 595-0063
Larry Strain, Executive Director
The North Florida Center for Equal Justice (NFCFEJ) and Legal Services of
North Florida, Inc. were awarded funding through the Mississippi Center for
Justice to assist Florida claimants with BP oil spill claims. In a joint effort,
NFCFEJ and Legal Services of North Florida, Inc. work in some capacity with all
Florida claimants needing assistance. The funding was made available through
GCCF to Mississippi Center for Justice for each of the five affected coastal
states. The free legal services program will not provide assistance for lawsuits
filed against BP or claims filed with the Coast Guard National Pollution Funds
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Martin Short's "Saturday Night Live" Promo Clips: Watch Here!
Gearing up for his big gig this weekend, Martin Short is featured in a series of promotional spots for "Saturday Night Live," and they're nothing short of hilarious.
The legendary actor/comedian is joined by equally quirky cast member Fred Armisen as he demonstrates several different sides to his persona.
At one point, Martin flashes back to a time when a stage hand brings him the wrong salad, shouting, "I am Martin Short and I asked for an iceberg f**king wedge salad! Why is that so much to ask for?!"
Mr. Short will host a must-see episode of "SNL" this Saturday along with special musical guest Paul McCartney!
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Dear Love Doctor
Daffodil Landry is the secret columnist of the Dear Love Doctor newspaper column. After answering a particular letter Hunter James, the man whom it was about, who she diagnosed as "terminal", comes to the paper to try to find out who this woman is. Instead he runs into who he believes is Daffodil, whom he'd only seen across a room before and wanted to meet, she sets up a coffee date with him for after she is through with work. When Jonquil, Daffodil's ...
Love: Undercover
Avon, Jun 2004, 5.99, 384 pp. ISBN: 0060582308 In Doolittle, Arkansas, librarian Jenifer Wright raises her twins by herself as the father dropped her the moment she mentioned pregnancy. However, she currently feels a bit lonely though surrounded by the love of her extended family because her darlings Autumn and Adam are away on college scholarships. FBI undercover agent Eric Hamilton arrives at the library allegedly seeking information for hi...
Opposites Attract
Avon, Jun 2003, 5.99, 384 pp. ISBN: 0380820796 New Orleans socialite Jonni Landry DeVries wonders why she did it. It was obviously a moment of lunacy that made her open her mansion to a Hollywood film crew. Jonni has spent the past year in mourning, but not for her deceased philandering spouse. Instead she grieves what he did to her once vibrant personality so that Jonni has not recently helped in the care of their five-year-old child, let alo...
Pillow Talk
Meg marries for money to provide for her children whose father had died leaving them in financial trouble. When her rich husband of mere days dies, she is drawn into the wealthy family and under the watchful eye of the deceased's suspicious brother Parker. How can she tell the truth behind the marriage now when she knows that Parker will never forgive her deception and even more so how can she fight this growing attraction to Parker himself?...
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Tangled Up In Love
Avon, Jun 2002, 5.99, 384 pp. ISBN: 0380820692 Her partner persuaded Stacy St. Cyr to take a needed vacation at an Arkansas spa. Though she preferred to stay in New Orleans running the St. Cyr and Bell Advertising and Public Relations agency, she knew her best friend was right that she needed some time away to rejuvenate her juices. Now her collie True is ailing in Doolittle and a gas attendant sends her to Dr. Halliday, insisting that Dr. Mike...
Two Sisters
One sister moves away for a job and another sister betrays her by telling her boyfriend that she wants to leave and wants his consent. The sister returns to become a news anchor and falls back in love with her old boyfriend. There is only one problem, he is married to her sister Jillian. Jillian has sex with many other men while she is married and also is obessesive with alcohol. Taylor (the other sister) decides she wants to get pregnant and wants to us...


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GSA's Federal Technology Service Issues ACES RFP
January 7, 1999
Contact: Bill Bearden (202) 501-1231, or
Judith Spencer (202) 708-5600
Washington, DC - The U.S. General Services Administration, Federal Technology Service (FTS), Office of Information Security has issued a request for proposals (RFP) for its Access Certificates for Electronic Services (ACES) contract.
ACES is intended to provide identification, authentication, and non-repudiation via the use of digital signature technology as a means for individuals and business entities to be authenticated when accessing, retrieving, and submitting information with the government. The contract is aimed at providing a common public key infrastructure for enabling the American Public electronic access to privacy related government information and services.
"The American people should have easy electronic access to government information. They can only do this if we make sure their privacy is protected. This solicitation will help achieve that goal," said David Barram, GSA Administrator. "By developing a governmentwide solution, this service will allow the government to present a common face to the public promoting convenience and user friendliness."
The Federal government is striving to increase efficiency, productivity, and citizen access to government information and services through the introduction of modern information technologies. As stated in the Federal Public Key Infrastructure Steering Committee report Access With Trust: "It is hoped that the ACES Project can be used to evaluate the adoption of a uniform and simple identity certificate, thus promoting interoperability among agency implementations."
Rich Guida, GITS Security Champion and Chair of the Federal PKI Steering Committee said, "ACES is aiming right at the heart of what Access America is trying to do -- deliver government services electronically to the citizen."
This presents new challenges relating to the integrity and availability of information gathered, stored, processed, and transmitted by the government. One such challenge is to ensure that access to an individual's personal information is restricted to the individual in question, and that the integrity of the information is protected when transmitted using public networks like the Internet. It is therefore necessary that the individual citizen and the government be able to mutually authenticate each other's identity, and ensure the integrity of the information being transmitted and received.
Proposals are due February 19, 1999. Written comments are requested no later than January 20, 1999. Contract awards will be executed in accordance with prescribed Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) rules. MAS non-mandatory firm-fixed price contracts are intended with a base period of performance not to exceed two years and with two, two-year renewable option periods. Small businesses are encouraged to participate. ACES services are intended to be available within six months of a contract award.
The Access Certificates for Electronic Services (ACES) Request for Proposals (RFP) has been digitally signed by Melanie H. Lewis, Procurement Contracting Officer (PCO) for ACES, to assure integrity of the documents. GSA also seeks to ensure the authenticity of the electronic proposals submitted in response to the ACES RFP. Therefore, all bids will be submitted electronically and digitally signed.
The ACES solicitation (#TIBA98003A) is available via Internet at http://www.gsa.gov/aces. For information about the ACES contract call Jon D. Faye at (202) 708-6099.


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Fox judicial analyst Napolitano falsely claimed Supreme Court majority won't allow any restrictions on abortion
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Discussing the "undue burden" standard established by the U.S. Supreme Court in its 1992 Planned Parenthood v. Casey decision to determine if a particular state-imposed restriction on abortion is constitutional, Fox News senior judicial analyst Andrew Napolitano falsely claimed that five justices on the Supreme Court "have consistently found that whatever the states do to diminish abortions or protect children is an undue burden." Fox News host Bill O'Reilly went further, claiming that the court evidently believes there should be "no limits" on abortion. In fact, the Casey decision itself upheld several provisions in a Pennsylvania statute restricting abortion, with three justices ruling specifically that they did not impose an undue burden.
The plurality opinion in Casey signed by Justices Sandra Day O'Connor, David Souter, and Anthony Kennedy did provide that "The woman's right to terminate her pregnancy before viability is the most central principle of Roe v. Wade," the 1973 Supreme Court decision that overturned state laws restricting abortion, and is "a rule of law and a component of liberty we cannot renounce." But the three justices also held that restrictions are constitutionally permitted, so long as they do not impose an "undue burden." They ruled that "the undue burden standard is the appropriate means of reconciling the State's interest with the woman's constitutionally protected liberty." A majority including O'Connor, Souter and Kennedy then upheld several of Pennsylvania's abortion restrictions, including:
- A 24-hour waiting period. The opinion states: "The statute, as construed by the Court of Appeals, permits avoidance of the waiting period in the event of a medical emergency, and the record evidence shows that, in the vast majority of cases, a 24-hour delay does not create any appreciable health risk. In theory, at least, the waiting period is a reasonable measure to implement the State's interest in protecting the life of the unborn, a measure that does not amount to an undue burden."
- A one-parent consent requirement. The opinion states: "We next consider the parental consent provision. ... We have been over most of this ground before. Our cases establish, and we reaffirm today, that a State may require a minor seeking an abortion to obtain the consent of a parent or guardian, provided that there is an adequate judicial bypass procedure. ... Under these precedents, in our view, the one-parent consent requirement and judicial bypass procedure are constitutional."
From the March 29 edition of Fox News' The O'Reilly Factor:
O'REILLY: Maybe it was -- maybe it was 6-3 or 5-4. Who knows? Right now the United States, as the Supreme Court puts it, evolving -- evolving value system, it looks to me like there will be any kind of abortion up until two minutes before birth for anybody, for any reason. And any girl who gets pregnant, minor or otherwise, can get any kind of an abortion, so no restrictions on abortion at all.
NAPOLITANO: When the court wrote the Casey decision, Casey v. Planned Parenthood -- it's the last large seminal decision on abortion. Justice O'Connor came up with a nonsensical provision called undue burden. The states can't put an "undue burden" on abortion.
What's an "undue burden"? Whatever five of the justices want it to be at any given time.
O'REILLY: You got it.
NAPOLITANO: And those five have consistently found that whatever the states do to diminish abortions --
O'REILLY: No limits. Right. No limits.
NAPOLITANO: ... or protect children is an undue burden.
O'REILLY: All right. We see where it's evolving, Judge. Thanks very much.
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Kidnapped Baby Found Safe
Police say a one month old baby who was kidnapped from a home on the east side is safe, turned in to a police substation, 1200 WOAI news reports.
Police Sergeant Javier Salazar says a man stormed into a home on East Crockett Streeet about 10 this mroning, stabbed a resident of the house, ahd grabbed the baby in a carseat and ran off.
"The suspect fled the scene, but he took a one month old child who was in a car seat carrier, that he is believed to be related to," Salazar said.
Police reported about two hours later that Alexa Donez had been turned in to a police substation and is now back with her mother.
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Asbestos is the name applied to a group of different minerals that occur naturally in the environment. These minerals are made up of long, thin fibers that appear somewhat similar to fiberglass. Asbestos fibers are very strong and are resistant to heat and chemicals. Because of these properties, asbestos fibers have been used in a wide range of products, mostly in building materials, friction products, and heat-resistant fabrics.
Because the fibers are resistant to chemicals, they are also very stable in the environment. Asbestos fibers do not evaporate into air or dissolve in water, and they are not broken down over time.
Ways you may be exposed to asbestos include:
Individuals who are exposed to asbestos from working in factories, shipyards, mining operations, and other industries have greater risks for breathing high levels of asbestos fibers then others. This can lead to increased risk of:
The most common test used to determine if you have been exposed to asbestos is a chest x-ray. Asbestos disease usually occurs long after initial exposure from 20 to 50 years after. An X-ray cannot detect the asbestos fibers themselves, so it will not be helpful in determining if you were recently exposed to asbestos. However, if exposure occurred 20 or more years ago, it can detect early signs of lung disease caused by asbestos.
In the late 1990's, the United State Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) eliminated new uses of asbestos in insulation, brakes, floor and ceiling tiles, cement, paper, and all other processes associated with asbestos. Additionally, several state and federal regulations now exist that: require school systems to investigate whether asbestos exposure is a problem inside school buildings, and if so, to reduce or eliminate the exposure; control release of asbestos from factories and during building demolition or renovation to prevent asbestos from getting into the environment; require disposal of waste asbestos materials or products in only approved locations; establish standard limits of fibers that may be present in drinking water; and regulate the concentration of asbestos allowed in air in the workplace.
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Did you notice something? An absence of something? I didn't think so.
Well, I was told by my (sometimes) wiser companion that I should just blog as if nothing has happened. That ridiculously long hiatus I took from blogging and knitting never happened. I knew it wouldn't be easy getting back into routine after being funemployed for so long, but almost exactly a year later, I'm still struggling to stay balanced. It probably doesn't help that I also have one of these things in tow now.
Of course she isn't this tiny anymore. Now she looks mostly like this:
Scout is pretty much the best dog on the planet. I know that's what everyone says about their dogs, but she really is the best. So I can forgive her for eating up all of my free time… and socks. Thankfully, she doesn't seem to have any interest in my knitting. Knitting. That reminds me….
Just like work, I've been slowly reintegrating knitting back into my daily life. I did my best to get Christmas gifts out to the family, but sadly, I just wove in my last end and took pictures today (incidentally, it was the first time I've used my camera since August). I really am a poster child of procrastination, in case you didn't already know that. But what is family for, if not to forgive your faults?
There are some goodies in here, but I'll keep the details on my ravelry page. It just sort of happened that all the gifts were blue.
And I seriously did not plan this, but the two things currently on my needles are both yellow.
Right now I'm working on Deco by Kate Davies and a lace pillow for a baby gift. I like working on multiple projects at a time, not necessarily in the same color family but these things happen. When I get tired of working my fingers to death with the sturdy Frangipani yarn, I can switch over to some soft baby yarn and give my hands a break. Also I'm crazy and love to overload myself.
I'm feeling like I'm finally back to full knitting production. At least, my ravelry queue and yarn stash (which I spent a week creating a detailed inventory, no joke) are growing. I think that's a good sign that things in my knitting world are returning back to normal. Which in turn means that things should be back to normal here on the ol' bloggy blog. Lucky you!
PS. There are still a few travel posts that I want to share, but I'm not promising anything since I still have about 10,000 photos to sort through. Remember that thing I said about procrastination? Ya. Don't do what I do people. It only hurts you and those around you.


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France have always created a host of elite players, and they've won their fair share of big tournaments too. At the moment they're going through some growing pains, and they've had their worrying, embarrassing moments in the process. With classy players like Karim Benzema and Franck Ribery at France's disposal they're always a threat, but it's still Zinedine Zidane that's adored by the fans, and remains on the back of millions of their jerseys. Don't be surprised to see a world class talent arise soon, and lead them to further glory.
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Study shows possible link between secondhand smoke, cognitive impairment
A recent article about a population-based study in England reports that exposure to secondhand smoke could increase the odds of older nonsmokers becoming cognitively impaired.
In work funded in part by the NIA, researchers measured levels of salivary cotinine, a nicotine metabolite that indicates exposure to secondhand smoke, in 4,809 adults ages 50 and older. All participants were nonsmokers who did not use nicotine products but were exposed to smoking—at home, in the workplace, or in other locations. The sample was drawn from the multiyear Health Survey for England and the 2002 wave of the English Longitudinal Study of Ageing.
Individuals with the highest concentrations of cotinine—and thus more exposure to secondhand smoke—were more likely than those with lower concentrations to become cognitively impaired, as measured by their performance on neuropsychological tests. Dr. David J. Llewellyn of the University of Cambridge and colleagues found that these results held after controlling for risk factors for cognitive decline, including age, education, and the presence of cardiovascular disease. Perhaps surprisingly, there was even a trend toward stronger cognitive impairment in those who had never smoked.
The authors note that the results are consistent with previous findings that active smoking may raise the risk of cognitive impairment, but further research is needed to establish if and how secondhand smoke might cause cognitive decline.
Llewellyn DJ, et al. Exposure to secondhand smoke and cognitive impairment in non-smokers: national cross sectional study with cotinine measurement. BMJ. 2009 Feb 12. 338:b462.


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Long Face
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Long-faced beauties have a jawline, forehead and cheekbones that are the same width, like Iman. Your eyebrows shouldn't have a defined arch at all, but need to be rounded in shape and in a clean line. This gives a proportionate look to the face; dying your brows to match your hair color also works particularly well for women with long faces.
Square Face
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A completely round brow looks stunning on women with square faces. The brow shape immediately wakes up the face, so there's no need for lots of makeup, as Jada Pinkett-Smith so beautifully exemplifies here. A bit of brow powder on the edges of the eyebrows will complete the look; powder that is a little lighter than your hair color will help to "wake up" your face.
Diamond-shaped Face
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Rihanna's diamond-shaped face looks even more radiant with eyebrows that are slightly arched at the ends. The beginning of the brows should be close to the inside corners of the eyes. Penciling or powdering in the brows with a color that is noticeably lighter than your hair, and adding a sweep of bright eyeshadow, will make your eyes the star of your makeup show.


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The windfall of Tuesday's $121 million revenue forecast should accelerate passage of Washington's operating budget. Within hours of the operating budget vote, a transportation package — central to the state's economic future — may (irritating conditional tense again) get floated.
Notwithstanding second-session fatigue, lawmakers need to regroup and make transportation the post-K-12 priority uno. A united front of regional labor, business and local governments has coalesced around Rep. Judy Clibborn's proposal for $7.8 billion in expenditures over 12 years. Lions and lambs, Republicans and Democrats, are laboring in common cause towards a common purpose.
Why? Something about a preventable train wreck concentrates the mind.
Rep. Clibborn's House budget recognizes Snohomish County and the state's largest industrial center as a core economic driver. Make no mistake: Landing the Boeing 777X for Washington is specifically linked to a transportation package. What does and doesn't get done sends a stark message.
Rep. Clibborn's budget aligns with priorities flagged by the Washington Aerospace Partnership. It includes $44 million for the Highway 526 Hardeson Road Interchange at Paine Field. The Senate budget has nothing. Rep. Clibborn's plan has $34 million for I-5 north Marine View Drive to Highway 528 (the peak-use shoulder lane for Everett to Marysville.) Zero from the Senate. Clibborn wants freight-corridor improvements on 41st Street in Everett. The Senate is 0-3.
"We need a package, and we need a House package," said Everett city councilmember Paul Roberts. Roberts has strategized closely with the Economic Alliance, Everett Mayor Ray Stephanson, and Reid Shockey, the president of the Snohomish County Committee for Improved Transportation.
In a Wednesday email to legislators, Stephanson wrote. "From the City of Everett's perspective I am sure you recognize that, at a minimum, any transportation package must include the 'North Puget Sound Manufacturing Corridor' projects that are in Chairwoman Clibborn's House 'striking amendment.'"
Stephanson is spot on. The public interest and fostering growth need to trump politics.
"Transportation improvement projects are critical to the health of our county and state economy," said Shannon Affholter, vice president of the Economic Alliance. "Our state simply cannot wait any longer to invest in infrastructure to support our core industries; otherwise they will end up moving jobs elsewhere, hurting Washington families."
Policymakers better internalize Affholter's message. We're in the fight of our (aerospace-sector) lives, and time is short.


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Miley Cyrus and Pal Cheyne Thomas Take Turns Giving Each Other Tattoos
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Miley Cyrus and her best friend Cheyne Thomastake turns giving each other tattoos in photos the singer shared on Instagram.
Cyrus, no stranger to getting ink, can be seen wearing black latex gloves, while holding a tattoo gun to her assistant's ankle on Sunday.
In another snapshot, she's the one getting an ankle tattoo from her bestie.
The final photo in the series shows a simple smiley face drawing on Thomas' ankle, which was presumably created by Cyrus.
Check out the photos below, and tell us what you think of Cyrus' tattoo!
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