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The day that former San Diego Mayor Bob Filner agreed to resign, City Attorney Jan Goldsmith had set a court hearing to argue for an injunction to keep Filner out of City Hall, citing psychological problems.
A court date had been set for Aug. 21 before Superior Court Presiding Judge Robert Trentacosta. The hearing was canceled that day, when Goldsmith announced an agreement between Filner and the city, which led to Filner's resignation.
Goldsmith told U-T Watchdog this week that he had hired a psychologist to provide testimony about the failing mental health of Filner, who could not be reached for comment for this story.
Banning a mayor from a city hall would have likely been unprecedented. Goldsmith's team could find no records of something similar happening in any city in the nation.
"We were ready to pull the trigger," Goldsmith said. "We had a reasonable chance of winning, but never had we seen, anywhere, a mayor being enjoined from city hall. It's sort of like the president not being allowed to go into the White House."
The psychologist was paid less than $5,000, Goldsmith said, and was brought on board in July. That psychologist never met with Filner, Goldsmith said, but brought expertise that was a key part of the injunction.
"I brought on the psychologist to assist with the injunction and to advise me," Goldsmith said.
The reason for keeping Filner from City Hall was to keep city employees safe — and keep the city from facing additional allegations by city employees, Goldsmith said.
"I was concerned about the city's liability and I knew under state law, (a typical city employee) would have been fired," Goldsmith said. "You have an obligation to take immediate action."
Goldsmith declined to name the psychologist. He also did not provide a copy of the injunction, saying that, because it was not filed with the court, it remained attorney work product and not a public record.
It's unclear how large a factor Filner's mental health was in connection with the behavior that led to his rapid downfall. In a matter of weeks, Filner went from mayor of the country's eighth-largest city to angry resignation, run out of town as the butt of late-night talk show jokes.
Filner left office Aug. 30 after weeks of scandal related to sexual harassment allegations. He was accused of breast-groping, tongue-thrusting and other unwelcome advances toward staffers and those who sought his help as mayor, and he faces a lawsuit filed by his former communication director, Irene McCormack-Jackson.
Filner said he availed himself of two weeks of intensive behavioral therapy triggered by the sexual harassment allegations, but declined to provide details about the treatment. One close to him, ex-fiance Bronwyn Ingram, said she noticed a "severe deterioration in Bob's ability to engage with anyone in a civil manner, myself included."
Others who worked with him every day, such as Lee Burdick who served Filner as chief of staff in his last weeks told the U-T previously that she did not witness any sexual harassment, but did say, "The mayor has a bizarre sense of humor at times."
In a story posted this week, San Diego CityBeat quotes former allies of Filner saying he received anger management treatment while in Congress and was on medication until he traveled to San Diego last year to run for mayor.
Filner has apologized generally for his behavior toward women but denied all sexual harassment allegations.
The injunction, according to Goldsmith, contained ten arguments or "declarations" supporting an order to ban Filner from City Hall.
"We had ten declarations, including a declaration from the psychologist," Goldsmith said. "We had a team of lawyers working on it."
Filner's attorneys were aware of the pending injunction, as was Jackson's attorney, Gloria Allred, Goldsmith said.
Included in the injunction Goldsmith wanted to put before the judge was an exception to allow Filner to visit the 12th floor of City Hall to attend City Council meetings, because it is mandated in the City Charter that the mayor be allowed to attended City Council meetings and preside over City Council closed sessions.


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As the costs of education continue to increase, it looks like parents need to educate their soon-to-be college students on the basics of smart personal finance strategies.
A new survey by the Credit Union National Association reveals that nearly 50 percent of high school students do not understand how much money they will need to pay for college. With more than 800 respondents ages 17 and 18 participating, 83 percent indicated they don't know their borrowing rates, and 70 percent said they don't know the duration of their expected or existing loans.
It appears that most of them hope they won't have to worry about them. As many as 70 percent of respondents said they expect to find high-paying jobs.
"These troubling findings suggest not just a lack of awareness of college cost or how debt works but also a lack of basic financial knowledge," Paul Gentile, CUNA executive vice president of strategic communications and engagement, said in a statement. "The results suggest that some students could be challenged in managing basic expenses or using such payment tools as credit cards in a consistently responsible manner as they enter adulthood."
Gentile makes a great point: College students need more than a tutorial of interest rates on their student loans. They also need to recognize the value of establishing good saving habits and of spending less. While the majority of respondents believe they will be able to secure high-paying employment after college, that's a hopeful expectation. Anyone in today's job market knows it's not a sure bet.
For parents, these results should reinforce the importance of helping children take smart steps toward their financial futures. Plenty of banks and credit unions offer savings accounts designed for teens, and free budgeting software can help kids understand how to effectively manage their own money.
Do you have children who will be heading to college soon? What have you done to ensure they understand how to manage their personal finances?

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By the time The College Board unveiled a new essay component to the SAT in 2005, Tom Clements, a former college English instructor, had already been teaching prep classes for 15-plus years. He understood the components of good writing but wanted to develop a way for students to write well and fast, since test-takers are only allotted 25 minutes to complete the written portion of the test. Thus How to Write a Killer SAT Essay was conceived.
"Using my students as a 'focus group' I presented strategies and techniques for prefabricating their essays with content examples varied enough to apply to any topic (called prompts) The College Board might throw at them during the SAT. My students did so well — average scores for their essays were in the 92nd percentile range — that I decided to incorporate both my methodology and my students' actual essays in a book that would teach kids not able to take my class in person to nonetheless dominate the SAT essay."
Despite the innovative strategies and proven success of Tom's technique, How to Write a Killer SAT Essay faced challenges on its road to publication — at first.


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Best Books by Funny Women
Amy Poehler Signs a Book Deal! 18 Memoirs to Tide You Over 'Til It's Out
Amy Poehler has signed a book deal — huzzah! The Parks and Recreation star, Saturday Night Live alum, and best friend to Tina Fey will be writing a memoir described as "an illustrated, nonlinear diary full of humor and honesty and brimming with true stories, fictional anecdotes and life lessons." It Books — a Harper Collins imprint — will publish the book in 2014. Along with Amy's diary, we can't wait to dive into the upcoming book by one of our other favorite funny ladies, Girls creator Lena Dunham, who signed a deal last year for a collection of essays. Both women join the ranks of talented female comedians who've penned popular reads about their lives, including Tina, Chelsea Handler, Mindy Kaling, and Sarah Silverman. While we wait for Amy's tome to hit bookshelves, check out some of our other favorite memoirs by famous funny ladies!


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TAXPAYERS will have to pay a cab bill of more than £300,000 following a dispute over the age of Newport's Hackney carriage fleet.
The final bill for the cost of a judicial review over Newport City Council rules banning old taxis is £342,625.
The figure could be enough to buy at least ten hackney cabs, according to Lionel Morris, chairman of the Newport Hackney Carriage Drivers Association which brought the action against Newport council.
The judicial review in 2009 overturned a decision by the previous Tory and Liberal Democrat administration to impose age limits on Hackney carriages, meaning they could be no older than 12 years old.
Tory leader and former council leader Cllr Matthew Evans said he agreed that the costs were extortionate.
But he said the decision they took to go to consultation to ensure taxis were safe was "the right decision"
and had cross-party support at the time.
Cllr Evans said the fact that the association went with a no win, no fee arrangement and appointed "top class barristers from London" meant nobody won.
Newport council leader Bob Bright said the final and total costs for the judicial review to the council were £342,625.
This included the council's legal costs of £10,640 and the other side's costs, which were eventually settled for £331,975, including interest.
Cllr Bright said the case was brought on a 'no win, no fee' basis with a 100 per cent success fee.
The association's Lionel Morris, who led the action against the council, said alternative proposals had been suggested: "All this could have been avoided."
He said the average new Hackney cab costs £30,000 over five years, and he believed that there were 20 Hackney carriages on the road at the moment more than ten years old.
Gail Giles, cabinet member for licensing, said: "It's a particular blow, at this time of financial difficulties, for the authority to take the burden of mistakes that were made by the previous administration."
Labour councillor Allan Morris, the current chair of licensing, said it was "up to us to show that it never happens again".
The council is currently consulting on new charges for taxi drivers, including higher fees for older vehicles.


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Epistaxis in a 62-Year-Old Woman
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A 62-year-old woman presents with epistaxis from the right nostril. The nosebleed has lasted about 90 minutes, and she has become alarmed by the amount of blood on the tissues and washcloth she has applied to her nose. She denies headache, sinusitis, facial pain, diplopia, and chronic rhinorrhea.
She has had a mild upper respiratory tract infection (URTI), from which she is recovering, but otherwise she was previously in good health. At her annual physical examination 2 weeks earlier, new, mild hypertension (142/90 mm Hg) was diagnosed; lisinopril and low-dose aspirin (ASA) were prescribed. Since she did not have "baby" ASA at home, she has been using standard adult tablets instead.
She has had 3 children by vaginal delivery, extractions of permanent teeth, and a cholecystectomy—all without abnormal bleeding. She has no symptoms of heart failure.
Heart rate is 90 beats per minute and blood pressure, 150/96 mm Hg. Examination of the head, eyes, ears, nose, and throat reveals no sign of any cranial neuropathy. There are bruises on the dorsum of the patient's right hand and on her left shin, but all other physical findings are normal.
Hemoglobin level is 13 g/dL; white blood cell count and platelet count are normal. A chemistry panel and ECG are normal as well. Prothrombin time (PT) and partial thromboplastin time (PTT) are normal; a template bleeding time is 6.5 minutes (normal, 2 to 7 minutes).
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Ok this is really more of a personell question & I won't be offended either way with the response.
Over the season I have made a conscious & deliberate attempt to change the style & content of my postings.
Gone are the days of my 30,000 word posts & endless harpings of player movement (or lacktherof). When we made the switch over to Pacersdigest I got the very distinct impression that my over the top posts just weren't going to jive with the newer style of posting. So I have made it a point to respond to more threads & start less of my own. I have made it a point to make short, hopefully pithy, comments instead of my long drawn out responses.
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By Lindsay Bell on January 20, 2013
Dear SLA Student Members, This year AES will be sponsoring four faculty-students workshops and one workshop for recent PhDs to provide an intimate environment for discussing issues important to AES as well as graduate students. These workshops may also be of interest to SLA student members who are equally encouraged to apply. AES is also happy […]
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Flyover helicopters like this have been around Madrid for the past five years as around late summer and early fall, which is harvest season. They're a part of yearly marijuana-eradication efforts from the Region III Drug Enforcement Task Force, according to a recent SFR cover story.
Region III is one of New Mexico's seven drug task forces. It received around $416,000 in funding for fiscal year 2010. Its operations are clouded in secrecy. Many nearby residents feel the raids are unnecessary.
Hatten, who built the bed and breakfast ranch 12 years ago, didn't make a fuss over these until last year. For a whole day last September, five helicopters and a handful of ground troops with weapons came onto her property without warrant to look for marijuana operations. "It was like a rogue police state," Hatten tells SFR.
Hatten says they came back with only eight pot plants, found just north of her ranch on a neighbor's property.
Yesterday, she saw two unmarked helicopters again and took pictures. The slideshow below are Hatten's pictures, all taken within two minutes. Hatten says the helicopters flew around her ranch for about an hour. Besides being upset over not seeing a warrant from the troops to search her property, Hatten fears that helicopters flying so low could crash into her ranch. The two got low enough to throw a baseball at, she says.
Click 'captions' in the lower righthand corner for a brief description of each photo. All were taken by Marianna Hatten.


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New York City, In the week ending Feb. 26, retail chain store sales rose by 1.5% from the week before and by 3.3% from the same week a year ago, according to the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC)-UBS Weekly Chain Store Sales Index. The year-over-year gain is the biggest since Jan. 15.
"Despite the tough comparison with year-ago sales growth, sales momentum was robust," Michael Niemira, ICSC's chief economist and director of research, said in a statement. "Customer traffic remained healthy for the four-week fiscal month of February and finished on an impressively strong note.
The ICSC expects February's retail sales growth to come in at 3%.


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Prior slated to pitch for Reds on Thursday
GOODYEAR, Ariz. -- On Thursday, when the Reds face the A's, former All-Star pitcher Mark Prior is slated to come over from the Minor League camp and get an inning of work in relief. Ace Johnny Cueto is scheduled to start the game.
The Reds signed Prior to a Minor League contract on March 1, which allowed him to continue a lengthy comeback from reconstructive shoulder surgery. The 32-year-old has not pitched in the Majors since 2006 and has spent recent years in the Minors and an independent league.
"I have a pretty good idea what he can do," Reds manager Dusty Baker said. "I know he's been training and working. I just hope that he's far enough along and ready to pitch the way we know he can pitch, if he's had enough time. Maybe somewhere down the road here, he can help us."
Baker was the manager of the Cubs when Prior was the team's young phenom starter that enjoyed an 18-win season in 2003.
Mark Sheldon is a reporter for MLB.com. Read his blog, Mark My Word, and follow him on Twitter @m_sheldon. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


text: There has been a lot of talk about the inappropriateness of casual shots in the WAYWRN thread. Yet, that is what many of us wear more often than our suit-and-tie ensembles. Most of you'd agree that posting in the SW&D sub-forum is not an option. I've tried to assemble most of the casual fits from the past month and re-post them here. Hopefully, from now on, if you want to discuss casual MC style, this will be the thread for it. Please, feel free to post any and all critiques that you have as well as photos of your recent fits. First time posting in WAYWRN: This was for brunch and a stroll around the city on Sunday: A couple from last week's holiday: Hello sailors! Was today Milano chinos day? And me: Not the best picture, but today's a seersucker shirt, AA hoodie, APC Petit Standards and Vans Authentics. Inlaws are awesome for letting Mrs. Spoo and I have a night out, and for letting her on the other side of the camera for a change. here's a more crazy shirt; guess it's more ok when it's up top Feels like I'm becoming you guys with the near-daily fits. Happy, er, Sunday girls: BBQ look And weekend shots: Red Pants Fun Shirt for the TD Philadelphia International Cycling Championship with obligatory SF Bathroom Shotâ"¢ and FaucetDickâ"¢. Cheap giveaway sunglasses. Long time lurker. Don't think I have ever posted a fit. Will only be wearing a suit a few time between now and October, hence the casual fit today. Critique/comments are always welcome. Have a great afternoon! Too hot yesterday and today even for seersucker: Playing with new camera Should I post this in the CBD thread? Or should I have buttoned my jacket for that? Hi, Just a little try with some new clothes : purple corduroy hugo boss pant french bespoke shirt (Courtot) john smedley sea island cotton pullover Mi love ma life Friday ... Thank God!! Uptown Downtown more on the dark side Yesterday and today. You get the idea; it will be like this most days until September: Similar to last fit and feel better about it since it's more casual. Good morning!))) Cross post from SW&D, figured it applied here as well. Off to the club for a meeting regarding the AT&T National. Shirt is a Pink/White stripe OCBD. Pants are linen, hence the wrinkles. Critiques/Comments please! You know what this thread is missing? Good old-fashioned lifestyle photos. More BizCaz Had to pop into work for an hour, but couldn't be bothered to dress up, so... Felt like wearing black and gold for some reason: Shoes are green grainy leather driving loafers. weekend so no suit: [/SPOILER] Medium Gay Boat Ride Four generations of the herd on tha Vinyahd. (Polo by Kent Wang) Yesterday Today I'm in full non-BD mode, C or otherwise. Not "anti" anything; it's just too hot and muggy for a coat and tie, especially since I commute all of 2 miles by public transit and/or foot. Play: Work: more on the dark side Some crappy iPhone photos today. It was the first truly warm, sunny day we've had so far this year and a great excuse to break out my summer GTH pants. Pretty casual office I work at. Emo iSight pic As Gnatty would say, "Hi Ladies". Guess who is back in town? From scorching... ...to raining... ...to mile-high dry... ...to the beach... ..to the city... See you all around. Docking in for a few. neo, you always rule so much. it was kinda rainy and overcast and cool today""probably not the best day to wear white pants & madras... More crappy iPhone photos. I think this trend may continue for a while. Sorry gents. Home from work... And now off to DJ at my favourite cocktail lounge... I stick my MC stuff in SW&D so I may as well do the same for MC: Had no time to post on weekend, but here's couple casual outfits from saturday and sunday. Saturday: Sunday: Vacation steezy, rumpled and easy. Probably the last work related thing I post for this job (finishing it up soon). Been sort of cheating things lately; only a "dress shirt, dress slacks, dress shoes and necktie" are required so I just toss a tie on at work. Spoiler Spoiler Very casual today: Take 2. Chilled-out sort of day... Encouraged by some good comments, I am being bold to post another WAYWRN. It's Saturday, so I wore jeans with a jacket. I did try a pocket square but still it looks weird to me. While posting, I found I had worn almost the same style last weekend. An attempt at casual; lets keep the collective disapprobation of the moccasin-loafers civil. This is the most "dressed up" I've been since the school year ended. Thought I should capture it for posterity. Indigo Palms linen shirt Banana Republic lightweight cotton slacks Polo striped cloth belt Ray-Ban shades Citizen watch Johnston & Murphy disposable loafers Oldog/oldtrix socks Haven't posted in a while. The casual thread inspired me to take some photos. This is from Friday/Saturday/Sunday: I know it's half SW&D, but fuck poasting there! I need to get rid of this shirt""it's an inch & 1/2 too large in the neck! (And lol at my A.P.C.s""they were an inch too big to begin with, and stretched out in the crotch and knees, etc. It's so funny how weird these areas look! ) End of a long day, crappy iPhone pics... ironic, as I just returned from a photography class. ridiculous pants require ridiculous facial expression


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RESIDENTS and business owners in Winchester could see their electricity supply boosted after numerous recent failures.
Residents associations, Winchester Business Improvement District (BID) and spokespeople for Winchester City Council met Southern Electric after months of cuts along Jewry Street.
It has been reported the area has had over 15 power failures over the last 12 months.
Now talks between the utility company, residents and businesses have resulted in a proposal that could see Jewry Street houses and shops powered by mini sub-station.
A spokesperson for Southern Electric said: "There has been a huge change in use in the street from domestic use to light commercial and restaurants.
"We are working with the local council to find a suitable location for a new substation to address the issue though we do not yet have a timescale at present.
"It's not going to be an immediate quick fix and manage the network's supply as best we can. A new substation would be an investment into our network to ensure future supply.
"Our priority is always to restore supply if it is lost as soon as possible to reduce any disruption to customers."
Chris Turner, executive director of the BID, said: "There's just too much draining the grid on Jewry Street; there's solicitors and restaurants and estate agents all pulling on the same supply.
"It's great because it shows great growth and business prosperity but there's a lot of usage there and engineers came out and had effectively redistributed the line which is only a temporary measure.
"There's a discussion at the moment about whether or not there will be a need for works to put in fatter cables or a new substation and then they need to find out where it's going to be. If it means cables it could mean digging up Jewry Street.
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CONOR Clifford's low, long range strike on the stroke of half-time secured Southend United a 1-1 draw at Carlisle United this afternoon.
The midfielder netted just two minutes after Antony Sweeney had headed the Cumbrians in front.
And a point was the least Blues deserved from the clash at Brunton Park.
Carlisle, who have still yet to win this season, carved open the game's first chance after just 12 minutes when on loan Ipswich Town striker Jack Marriott blazed over from 12 yards.
Marriott then prodded another effort wide of the left post before the Shrimpers hit back with skipper John White shooting just wide of the target after a long throw from Ryan Leonard had fallen in to his path.
Myles Weston then also fired just off target before Barry Corr saw his volley from Shaq Coulthirst's left wing cross parried to safety by Carlisle goalkeeper Mark Gillespie.
But, having survived the scares, the home-side replied to open the scoring in the 43rd minute when Patrick Brough's left wing cross was powerfully headed home from eight yards by Sweeney.
However, the Cumbrians were in front for just two minutes as Clifford immediately brought the Shrimpers back level when he drilled a low, 25 yard shot in to the bottom left hand corner of the net.
After the break, Carlisle almost went back in front when Marriott charged through on goal only to see his effort blocked by Bentley.
And, after that, the Shrimpers began to pile on the pressure.
Goalkeeper Gillespie was therefore soon forced in to making a fine double save as he kept out Clifford's initial effort before recovering well to keep out Coulthirst's follow up effort.
Shortly after and, with 64 minutes on the clock, Blues boss Phil Brown made a double change as both David Worrall and Will Atkinson entered the action in place of Coulthirst and Kevan Hurst.
Ten minutes later, Lee Barnard also replaced Corr in attack and he almost helped get the Shrimpers in front when he latched on to a weak clearance from Gillespie.
His long range volley fell in to the path of Worrall whose scuffed effort was cleared off the goal-line by Paul Thirlwell.
Myles Weston then blazed over from six yards after being found by White's deep right wing cross and, in the dying minutes, Worrall half volley was well saved by Gillespie to ensure the game ended all square.


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Please take the publication date into consideration for any date references. ] [ Media Contact: TPWD News, email@example.com, 512-389-8030 ] [LH] July 15, 2009 Texas Moves to Protect Trophy Alligator Gar Fishery ATHENS, Texas -- The 82-inch, 140-pound alligator gar I pulled from the Trinity River in April 2008 will likely remain my fish of a lifetime. Many other anglers can probably say the same-or would love to be able to. That's the goal of the new one-fish-per-day limit imposed on alligator gar harvest that goes into effect September 1, 2009. Under the new regulation, only one alligator gar of any size per day may be taken by anglers or bow-fishers. Anglers may keep only one, and bow-fishers may shoot only one fish per day. Proper management of the fishery is the key to providing the opportunity to land a trophy alligator gar for present and future generations of anglers. "A management strategy that ensures sustainability while allowing all types of anglers to continue to utilize the fishery is the goal," said Dave Buckmeier, a Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) fisheries biologist now studying alligator gar populations. Buckmeier is leading several studies designed to provide information about key population characteristics, including population size, growth, recruitment and habitat needs. Until those scientific studies are completed and management regulations crafted to fit each population, TPWD has opted to take a statewide approach to regulating alligator gar harvest-an approach being used in other states, Buckmeier said. "Texas is fortunate to have the best remaining trophy alligator gar fishery in the world, and we want to make sure it is available to future generations." While some people choose to fish for gar with rod and reel, as I did, many others prefer to bow-fish. Steve Barclay and Sam Lovell specialize in guiding bow-fishing trips for alligator gar on the Trinity River. "[The new regulation] is fine from our standpoint," Barclay said. "We have always limited our clients to one fish a day. When rod and reel fishing you can catch and release, but when bow-fishing, if a client takes a fish, that's it for the day. Nobody has a stronger interest in healthy gar populations in numbers and size than we do, because it's our livelihood." Kirk Kirkland guides rod-and-reel anglers for alligator gar on the Trinity, and he has been assisting TPWD with data collection since 2007. "Kirkland has been doing a mark and recapture study from US 287 above Palestine down to Lake Livingston," Buckmeier said. "Last year he tagged and noted recaptures from more than 350 alligator gar." What information is known about alligator gar suggests that protecting the large fish that anglers tend to target is a vital component of a successful management strategy. "Alligator gar mature between 10 to 14 years of age and are thought to spawn in flooded backwater areas," Buckmeier said. "Because spawning is linked to seasonal flooding, successful spawns may be infrequent." And because gar spawn in shallow water, they are vulnerable to overharvest during this crucial time in their life cycle. In addition, human activities have significantly altered alligator gar habitat over the last century. Reservoir-building and the loss of wetlands have reduced the amount of spawning habitat available. Increased water demands by our growing population will further reduce spring-time flooding of riverine backwaters needed for spawning. Such conditions will reduce the frequency of successful spawns and increase the need to limit harvest to sustainable levels. In the case of the Trinity River, a number of successful spawns in recent years is good news for the fishery. "Those fish will support the fishery 25 to 35 years from now if they survive," Buckmeier points out. His comment illustrates another key fact about the alligator gar fishery: managing it is a long-term process. "With the aid of anglers, TPWD is working to get additional data that will improve our ability to manage alligator gar at a waterbody or population level," Buckmeier said. "We are providing TPWD with otoliths [ear bones] from fish our clients harvest along with data on fish harvest that will help TPWD develop better aging techniques," Barclay said. "Without a doubt, we can have a positive impact on gar populations through proper management. We support science-based management on a waterbody-by-waterbody basis." It's the job of biologists like Buckmeier to provide that science, but in the meantime, TPWD wants to be sure there will be alligator gar to manage once the research is done. "In Texas, increased fishing pressure for alligator gar and future degradation of habitats potentially threaten existing alligator gar populations," Buckmeier said. "The declines in other states and vulnerability to overfishing indicate a conservative approach is warranted until populations and potential threats can be fully assessed." Anglers play the key role in conserving the species they fish for. In 2009 TPWD biologists began collecting otoliths and tissue samples from alligator gar around the state with the help of local anglers. "It is vital for anglers and biologists to collaborate in order to better understand the species and this important fishery," said TPWD biologist Dan Bennett. "This will improve resource managers' ability to find the best solutions to ensure current and future generations have the opportunity to catch a trophy alligator gar." 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House Threat to Reject Bipartisan UI and Payroll Tax Extension Will Harm Families
Dec 19, 2011
By Neil Ridley
Once again Washington lawmakers are demonstrating how disconnected they are from the daily lives of ordinary people.
About 13.3 million Americans are officially unemployed, and 43 percent of them have been out of work for six months or more. Millions more are so discouraged they have stopped looking and more still are underemployed or working part-time because they can't find full-time work. Yet even this stark reality isn't enough to convince some lawmakers to cease with political tussles and, instead, make hard decisions in the best interest of their constituents.
Although Democrats and Republicans in the Senate reached a compromise on Saturday and voted overwhelmingly to pass a two-month extension of the payroll tax cut and federally funded unemployment benefits, House leadership is threatening to reject the bill over what can only be viewed as political wrangling.
The bill, though not ideal, will keep critical benefits flowing to millions of jobless Americans and their families while Congress resolves a longer-term extension.
In 2010 unemployment insurance kept about 3.2 million people out of poverty, according to the Census Bureau. Unemployment is a stopgap for many struggling families that allows them to meet their basic needs while they look for work. For some, it is the difference between making housing payments, buying groceries, and paying utility bills. Simply put, it makes a difference. The House's action or inaction will affect the daily lives of millions. If Congress allows this assistance to lapse, more than one million workers will exhaust benefits by the end of January.
Political brinksmanship should not get in the way of helping jobless workers and their families who are struggling and dealing every day with the jobs crisis. Senate leadership from both parties passed a compromise bill because it's in the best interest of the nation's families. The House should follow suit and do the same.


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in my html page within the head tags I have below js.
document.write('<img src="http://www.foo.com?Email='+Email1+'&Address 1='+A11+'&Address 2='+A21+'&Birthdate='+DOB1+'&City='+CI1+'&First Name='+FirstName1+'&Gender1='+Gender+'&Last Name='+LastName1+'&Phone Number='+PH1+'&State='+ST1+'&Zip Code='+ZIP1+'" width="1" height="1">');
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when I run the above in IE it redirects to whatever I have set in the setTimeout function, but on mozz it does not redirect. Mozz just get's stuck with the document.write in transferring data from foo.com back to me, but i only want it to do a document.write then move to setTimeout function.
I have struggling to get this working. anyone any ideas please?
Try using encodeURIComponent() on URL parameters. Like this: ...?Email='+encodeURIComponent(Email1)+'&Addr...
Also add / before ? to make a valid URL (though I'm not sure about this).
Dude thanks for your reply. That though wont solve it. The issue is such that on mozz it does the document.write, but it hangs and does not move on to setTimeout.
Is it even valid for an image to be written to the head?
I have had this solved now.
I'd say it's a dirty alternative of what I'm trying to do. I', simply trying to post the data contained in the document.write image to another url, the only way I was able to do this was through document.write image. I know there exists other way such DOM, but my javascript is crap. So if anyone knows a better way of posting to another url just before the setTimeout function happens let me know.
A typical way is for you to use a redirect page. That way, the redirect page performs the update that you require, and you can pass to that redirect page the name of the page that you want to redirect to, which can contain querystring info encoded within it as well.
Are you speaking of pushing the data to a popup window?
No, I'm speaking of using server-side code to do your action and to then perform the redirect for you.
If you don't want to go that far, you can just make use use of an ajax request of the first location, before loading the second page.
had I had access to the server side code this would been bread and butter to do, but I don't; I only have access to the client-side of things.
would you please care to show me how it is done using Ajax? I have been looking at an Ajax solution but could not get it to work.
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After performing surprisingly well Monday, corn futures accelerated upward Tuesday morning. Wire service reports again cited cash market firmness and signs of improving demand as powering the market upward. Technicians may be buying as well, especially with the nearby March contract having pushed above chart resistance associated with its 10-day moving average. March corn had risen 10.5 cents to $7.04/bushel around midsession Tuesday, while December gained 3.25 cents to $5.535.
Soybean futures proved quite firm Tuesday morning. The market seemed set to continue its recent slide, with talk of improving Argentine weather, the progressing Brazilian harvest and concerns about potential cancelations of Chinese orders weighing upon prices. No news item obviously powered the bounce from early lows, but we are inclined to agree with suggestions that tightening farmer supplies played a role. Still, one has to wonder if soybean rallies can be sustained with the Brazilian harvest hitting its stride. March beans were down 2.75 cents to $14.485 late Tuesday morning, while March soyoil remained under pressure from the palm oil market; it was down 0.75 cents to 49.33 cents/pound, whereas March meal had gained $1.0 to $426.6/ton.
Strength spilling over from the corn pit also seemed to boost the wheat markets Tuesday morning. Given the bearish implications of the ongoing winter storm and the moisture it is providing to large areas of the Great Plains, the wheat bounce is rather stunning. U.S. producer insistence upon better prices may be supporting the market, but the bounce may also have a significant technical component in the wake of recent losses. March CBOT wheat futures had climbed 4.75 cents to $7.04/bushel just before lunchtime Tuesday, while March KCBT wheat was unchanged at $7.315, and March MGE futures advanced 2.25 cents to $7.8925.
Despite widespread talk that the blizzard that hit the Southern Plains Monday greatly stressed feedlot cattle in that region, cattle futures slipped again Tuesday morning. It is not terribly unusual for cattle prices to rise strongly in such circumstances, since it sometimes takes animals a significant amount of time to recover from the arctic conditions. However, given that they have had weeks to adapt to winter weather, cattle may be holding up better than many would have expected at this point. Concerns about the strength of late winter beef demand may also be weighing upon the market. April cattle slipped 0.30 cents to 128.12 cents/pound in late-morning activity, while August fell 0.52 cents to 124.75. Meanwhile, March feeder cattle dove 1.42 cents to 139.37 cents/pound, and August plunged 1.52 cents to 152.62.
Lean hog futures were mixed Tuesday morning. The cash and futures markets are showing few signs of strength at this point, which is almost surely weighing upon the Chicago market. On the other hand, futures are significantly oversold in the wake of the huge losses suffered since late January, so the market seems overdue for a substantial technical bounce. April hogs had slipped 0.57 cents to 81.32 cents/pound late Tuesday morning, while June dropped 0.32 cents to 90.72.


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Pecan Butterscotch Cookies Recipe
- 1 cup complete buttermilk pancake mix
- 1 package (3.4 ounces) instant butterscotch pudding mix
- 1/3 cup butter, melted
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans, toasted
- In a large bowl, beat the pancake mix, dry pudding mix, butter and egg until blended. Stir in pecans.
- Roll into 1-1/2-in. balls. Place 2 in. apart on greased baking sheets. Flatten with the bottom of a glass. Bake at 350° for 8-10 minutes or until edges begin to brown. Remove to wire racks to cool. Yield: about 1-1/2 dozen.
Reviews forPecan Butterscotch Cookies
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"Delicious and so easy. I made these for my Mom so she could freeze them and have them on hand for company. I added instant Vanilla pudding as my grocery store didn't have Butterscotch; so added butterscotch chips. Thank you, Trisha, for sharing this recipe."
"I substituted coconut cream pudding mix for the butterscotch and added 1 cup of white chocolate chips. Amazing!!!"
"I have mixed feelings about these cookies - they were quick to put together and satisfied the initial craving, but weren't really drop-dead delicious and the next day they just tasted crumbly and like 'package mix'. Don't think I would make them again."
"OMG! These cookies just melt in your mouth!! Please try them!! For the butter portion---you must go by the markings on the butter stick.... Do not use just a measuring cup....... That might be why some of the ladies here didn't have too much luck. But I made a double batch when I made these."
"I was excited to try these because I love butterscotch. Super easy to make the cookie dough - BUT, I was so disappointed with the end product. This recipe definitely needs something. It has a butterscotch taste, but I agree with the reviewer that said it was like having a mouthful of dry pancake mix. This recipe will be going in the trash."
"I followed the recipe just as it stated and while the cookies were soft and chewy, they had no flavor and a bad after taste. Definitely a fail and I won't be making these again."
"I truly wish I had read ALL of the reviews before I mixed a double batch of these cookies. I took one bite and felt like I had a mouthful of pancake mix. I'm truly glad I didn't waste my box of pumpkin spice instant pudding mix."
"I thought they were tasteless.No one else in family liked them either"
"Although the photo of these cookies appears as if these are a crunchy buttery cookie mine were different, but very very good. I am camping and only have access to a countertop oven. I didn't have a small enough cookie sheet to bake as directed so I used a mini muffin pan. I also substitued low fat Bisquick mix and used mini chocolate chips instead of the pecans. I mixed the batter/dough the day before baking (kept it in the fridge) until ready to bake. I rolled into one inch balls and placed in the muffin tin. I baked at 350 for 13 minutes. The tops cracked beautifully and the texture was a muffin, not a cookie. But still awesome. i will be interested to find the Next time I make these (at home) with the cookie sheet if they are a buttery crispy cookie as the photo appears. For those that have made this cookie on the cookie sheets are they a crunchy cookie with a buttery crumb or a soft cake like cookie? Thanks!"
"Like a lot of people said,the recipe is so easy.I didn't have butterscotch pudding so I used vanilla and chopped some toasted hazelnuts and also used some mini chocolate chips to equal 1/2 cup.It was great.I am going to try it next time with all the ingredients the way the recipe reads.Can't understand anyone who rated it poorly."


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This summer, Joey McIntyre, a member of New Kids on the Block, teamed up with First Book to provide new books to children in need at every stop of NKOTB's North American tour.
The Let's Get This Foundation teamed up with First Book to host a new book drive in each city on the tour. Joey encouraged fans to bring new children's books to be donated to an organization in the next community on the stop, as well as encouraged them to make a donation to First Book at www.firstbook.org/letsgetthis. As a thank you for their donation, fans received a free download of Joey's latest song, Five Brothers and Million Sisters.
At the tour's conclusion, more than 25,000 books and nearly $30,000 were donated! Thanks to everyone who participated in the book drive and make so many new books possible for kids in need across the country! Be sure to watch the thank you message from Joey and his adorable son Griffin below.
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The Blue60 Guest House is in the center of the famous Faubourg Marigny district of New Orleans; within walking distance for the best entertainment New Orleans has to offer. From small independent restaurants, cafes & bars in the Marigny, to the lively jazz clubs on Frenchman Street, to the Famous French Courter and Burboun Street; all within a 6 block radius of our inn.
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The salad is simply fresh, vine-ripened tomatoes, sliced and layered with slices of boiled egg and olives, then drizzled with a vinaigrette that had bits of gorgonzola cheese. What could be simpler or more delicious? And when summer tomatoes are at the peak of ripeness, this is the perfect thing to eat on a hot summer day.
This gorgeous and delicious tomato salad is my Meatless Monday menu suggestion for this week. The recipe is low-carb, gluten-free, vegetarian, and can even be Paleo or Whole 30 approved if you switch out the gorgonzola vinaigrette for a dressing without cheese. Check the Recipes-by-Diet-Type photo index if you're looking for recipes for a certain type of diet.
Of course you can always find more Meatless Monday recipe ideas by using the photo-index category for Meatless Monday or by checking Vegan and Vegetarian Dishes in the recipe index. (Tomato, Egg, and Olive Salad with Gorgonzola Vinaigrette was first posted July 2006; it was updated with better photos August 2015.)
And here's the close-up shot from the original photo back in 2006!
Tomato, Egg, and Olive Salad with Gorgonzola Vinaigrette
(Makes 2-3 servings; recipe created by Kalyn.)
3-4 fresh tomatoes, sliced 1/2 inch thick
2-3 boiled eggs, sliced 1/2 inch thick
(here's How to Make Perfect Boiled Eggs)
6 oz. can black olives, well drained
(use less if you're not a big olive fan)
salt, fresh ground black pepper to taste
(I used Rosemary Salt.)
Vinaigrette Ingredients:
2 T extra virgin olive oil
1 T best quality balsamic vinegar
1 T crumbled gorgonzola
Drain olive into a colander placed into the sink. Slice tomatoes in 1/2 inch slices, and arrange on serving plate (with cut side up on ends of tomatoes). Slice boiled eggs and layer on top of tomatoes. Arrange drained olives on top of tomatoes and eggs.
This dressing will keep in the fridge for a few days, so you may want to double or triple the dressing amounts. You will need to let it come to room temperature and shake the bottle before serving if it's been refrigerated.
This salad would make a perfect summer lunch for the South Beach Diet, any phase, and would also be great for most any type of low-carb eating plan.
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Bob Liodice: The TV & Everything Video Revolution
February 10, 2011
Executive Summary
Bob Liodice, president and CEO of the ANA, was appointed CEO in 2003. Liodice served previously as executive vice president, responsible for member relations and business development with a primary focus on strengthening relationships with ANA member companies and broadening the membership base.
On February 10 2011, Liodice announced the endorsement of Ad-ID as the industry standard for coding digital advertising assets and implementing file-based workflows across the entire marketing supply chain, effectively eliminating the need for costly and time-consuming human intervention. Here he discusses how Ad-ID provides a common code for advertisers to follow and paves the way for a more universal and robust understanding of consumer behavior.
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"Bob Liodice: The TV & Everything Video Revolution." Bob Liodice, CEO & President, ANA ANA 2011. TV & Everything Video Forum, 02/10/11.
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How many of you own the Korg Legacy Collection? How often do you grab the little MDE-X effect processor it comes with? Not often? Well you should! I consistency find the MDE-X useful and it sounds great. It has 19 effects including compressors, limiters, overdrives, equalizers, a talking modulator, flangers, phasers, chorus, delays, reverbs and more. Even though the interface is small compared to other modern plug-ins if you spend a minute looking closely at most presets you will see they are quiet adjustable.
There is a new free bank of MDE-X presets available at Le Lotus Bleu.
You'll find here 87 new patches for the Korg MDE-X Multi effect.
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Reverbs and delays patches designed to be used in an aux bus. Factory patches had none. Groovy delays to enhance your tracks. Dynamic patches templates where you can control Fx parameters in real time using Midi CC or velocity. Some standard Fx commonly used in studios (like Kraftwerk style drums). A comprehensive manual/helpware with the list of patches, a short description for each patc, as well as some tips and tricks about using and programming the Mde-x in various situations, including in a Daw like Cubase can also be found in the zip file.
To grab the free set and check out some of their other Korg Legacy presets for sale: click here By the way don't forget to grab my free Korg Legacy MS20 set over at my record label's studio page: www.thingstocome.com/studio.html
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Analyst: No Need to Pull the Plug on Clogged Goodrich Petroleum
Yesterday, we recapped a sticky issue over at Goodrich Petroleum (GDP) regarding a successfully fracked well that got clogged.
Goodrich fell 5.1% yesterday but things have begun to normalize for Goodrich shares today, as at least one analyst weighed in this morning with a note saying this is a minor setback at best.
SunTrust Robinson Humphrey's Neil Dingmann explains that there's no need to pull the plug on Goodrich's shares:
It is not uncommon for a well to become plugged during the flowback stage, especially using new technology (dissolvable frac plugs). However, we still anticipate an initial production rate over 700 barrels per day, possibly rivaling the Smith 5-29H-1 (about 1,000 barrels per day) and coming online potentially as soon as early January. In addition, the Weyerhaeuser 51-1H-1 should be completed and initial production next month and the CMR 8-5H-1 should come online a few weeks later. We also still soon anticipate the announcement of a large acquisition by another operator in the Tuscaloosa Marine Shale (TMS).
Dingmann also notes that shares have been under pressure as investors worry over well completion, and that turnaround in the form of a few good wells will ease that worry.
Shares of Goodrich have gained 0.2% to $16.46 at 11:07 a.m. today, while Cabot Oil & Gas (COG) has fallen 0.2% to $38.39, Anadarko Petroleum (APC) has gained 0.4% to $78.50, Range Resources (RRC) is little changed at $83.56 and Pioneer Natural Resources (PXD) is little changed at$186.36.


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THE OPPONENT Swings Into 59E59 Theaters from Chicago's A Red Orchid Theatre, Now thru 9/7
59E59 Theaters will welcome Chicago's A Red Orchid Theatre, in association with Bisno Productions, with the NYC premiere of THE OPPONENT, written by Brett Neveu and directed by Karen Kessler. THE OPPONENT begins performances tonight, July 31 for a limited engagement through Sunday, September 7. Press opening is Wednesday, August 6 at 7:30 PM.
The performance schedule is Tuesday -- Thursday at 7:30 PM; Friday at 8:30 PM; Saturday at 2:30 PM & 8:30 PM; and Sunday at 3:30 PM. Performances are at 59E59 Theaters (59 East 59th Street, between Park and Madison Avenues). Tickets are $25 ($17.50 for 59E59 Members). To purchase tickets, call Ticket Central at (212) 279-4200 or visit www.59e59.org.
Accomplished playwright and A Red Orchid Theatre Ensemble Member Brett Neveu takes a look at the hard scrabble world of boxing from the perspective of a small time gym owner and a young up-and-comer. They come from different worlds, they barely understand each other, but in the ring anything is possible. Questions of loyalty and life's dreams are put to the test in this explosive New York premiere that promises to pull some punches and fearlessly land the others.
THE OPPONENT scored a knock out with Chicago critics and audiences at A Red Orchid Theatre's 2012 world premiere. Chris Jones from the Chicago Tribune called it, "a great new play that dances, parries and, most important, lands some killer punches." Hedy Weiss of the Sun-Times said THE OPPONENT was "a superb blend of physical and psychological warfare."
Kamal Angelo Bolden (The Elaborate Entrance of Chad Deity at Victory Gardens) and Guy Van Swearingen (The Time of Your Life at Steppenwolf) reprise their critically acclaimed roles as Donell and Tre.
A Red Orchid Theatre produces the remount of their critically acclaimed production, in association with New York's Bisno Productions (Broadway's Mothers & Sons; Grace starring Paul Rudd & A Red Orchid Theatre's Michael Shannon). This collaboration marks the launch of a new partnership with Bisno Productions, under A Red Orchid's expanded mission and new initiative A Red Orchid NYC (aredorchidnyc.org) - introducing the Ensemble's original work to a national audience.
THE OPPONENT marks the third production originally produced by A Red Orchid Theatre charting a path to New York City. Tracy Lett's Bug, and Craig Wright's Mistakes Were Made, both starring A Red Orchid Theatre company member Michael Shannon, had their world premieres in Chicago, and subsequently had successful New York runs at the Barrow Street Theatre.
The design team for THE OPPONENT includes Joey Wade (set designer), Myron Elliott (costume designer), Mike Durst (lighting designer), Joe Court (sound designer), and Toni Kendrick (prop designer). The fight director is John Tovar and the boxing trainer is Al Ortiz. Kate DeVore is the dialect coach.
Brett Neveu's (playwright) upcoming and recent theater productions include Red Bud with Signal Ensemble (Chicago) and Detective Partner Hero Villain with SkyPilot Theatre Company (Los Angeles) and Strawdog Theatre Company (Chicago). Past work includes productions with The Royal Court Theatre and The Royal Shakespeare Company in London; The Goodman Theatre, Writers Theatre, The House Theatre, The Inconvenience, The Side Project, TimeLine Theatre Company, A Red Orchid Theatre and American Theatre Company in Chicago. A Sundance Institute Ucross Fellow, Brett is also a recipient of the Marquee Award from Chicago Dramatists, the Ofner Prize for New Work, the Emerging Artist Award from The League of Chicago Theatres, an After Dark Award for Outstanding Musical (Old Town) and has developed plays with companies including The Atlantic Theatre Company and The New Group in New York and The Goodman Theatre, Steppenwolf Theatre and Victory Gardens Theatre in Chicago. He is a resident-alum of Chicago Dramatists, a proud ensemble member of A Red Orchid Theatre and an alumni member of the Center Theatre Group's Playwrights' Workshop in Los Angeles. Brett has been commissioned by The Royal Court Theatre, Manhattan Theatre Club, Steppenwolf Theatre Company, The Goodman Theatre, TimeLine Theatre Company, Writers' Theatre, Strawdog Theatre, Northlight Theatre and has several of his plays published through Broadway Play Publishing, Dramatic Publishing and Nick Hern Publishing. Brett has taught writing at DePaul University, Second City Training Center and currently teaches at Northwestern University.
Karen Kessler (director) is a proud member of the ensemble of A Red Orchid Theatre where she recently directed the US premiere of Solstice by British playwright Zinnie Harris. Prior, she directed the original production The Opponent by fellow company member Brett Neveu. Also for A Red Orchid Theatre, Karen directed the Midwest premiere of Louis Slotin Sonata by Paul Mullin; the Midwest premiere of Pumpgirl by Irish playwright Abbie Spallen; the Chicago premiere of Sarah Kane's Blasted; the US premiere of Gagarin Way by Gregory Burke and the Midwest premiere of Mr. Kolpert by David Gieselmann. Other credits: Wrens for Rivendell Theatre Ensemble; the US premiere of Roddy Doyle's War for Seanachai Theatre; A Going Concern, This Lime Tree Bower, A Mislaid Heaven, and the award winning Early and Often for Famous Door; the Midwest premiere of Sam Shepard's The God of Hell at Next Theatre; The Trestle at Pope Lick Creek, Hamlet and Cyrano de Bergerac for Rivendell Theatre; the Midwest premiere of Steve Martin's The Underpants for Noble Fool Productions; Glengarry Glen Ross for the Northern Stage in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, England; Macbeth for Notre Dame Shakespeare Festival; Measure for Measure for Connecticut Repertory; and the world premiere of a new adaptation of The Three Musketeers, Scapin, Macbeth, A Midsummer Night's Dream, Taming of the Shrew, and All's Well That Ends Well at Illinois Shakespeare Festival. Karen is an Associate Professor of Directing and Shakespeare at Ball State University in Indiana.


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Why Bottled Water is (Still) Not the Answer
With the recent hype over the quality of U.S. water supplies, I've been more than a little concerned that fear-stricken consumers would rashly abandon their Britas and start stockpiling Poland Springs. You and I both know the studies demonstrating time and time again that bottled water, which is often just straight from the tap, is no safer or cleaner than tap water. And we're fully aware that because bottled water is subject to far fewer regulations than tap water, its quality is more difficult to ascertain.
Sure, we know these things. But we also know that a media generated public health scare can cloud our thinking, even just the tiniest bit. So in case you need a little refresher on why bottled water is not the answer, our friends at Treehugger.com have risen to the occasion!
If you're concerned about ensuring the safety of your drinking water, as I certainly am, I strongly encourage you to contact your representatives about implementing and enforcing regulations governing proper disposal of potential water contaminants.
Oh, and happy World Water Week!
Drugs Are In Our Water! Should I Switch to Bottled?
by Lloyd Alter, Toronto on 03.11.08
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All teh netz are abuzz about an Associated Press study that found pharmaceuticals in drinking water. Our resident chemist didn't think much of it (it is all old news to TreeHuggers) and concluded: "Thanks a lot AP, for handing a dopey talking point over to the bottled water marketers."
John was right, and it did not take long; No Impact Man Colin Beavan was asked in an interview if bottled water was a solution to the problem. He references Food and Water Watch to remind us why it is not:
- 40% of the bottled water sold in the United States is tap water anyway.
- The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) requires hundreds of tests each month on municipal water supplies, but the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), which regulates bottled water, requires only one test a week on bottled water.
- Only 40% of bottled water--that which is sold across state lines--is regulated by the FDA in the first place.
- Plastic bottles in the United States require some 1.5 million barrels of oil to manufacture each year--enough to power 100,000 cars.
- 86% of plastic bottles in the United States never get recycled.
- Tap water costs about a penny a gallon and bottled waters costs up to $10 a gallon.
- Chemicals that leach from plastic water bottles may affect our health.
- If people abandon the use of municipal drinking water, then there will be no political will to ensure that we invest the necessary resources in the water infrastructure.
- The United States has some of the best drinking water in the world and we must keep it that way.
Now we are not denying that antibiotics and hormones in our water supply is a problem; it is, as we have noted in numerous posts about gender-bender chemicals in our water. The problem is that bottled water is, for so many reasons, worse. Here is what TreeHuggers should do:
- Properly dispose of drugs and antibiotics; don't flush them down the toilet.
- Stop falling for the marketing hype and boycott products with the antibiotic triclosan in them; we provide a list here and here.
- Read our Guide: How to green your water.
- Cut back on factory meat and go organic; those cows and pigs live on a diet of antibiotics.
- Consider other methods of birth control; 85% of the estrogen in birth control pills goes right through you into the toilet.
- Consider a charcoal filter; it helps a bit. Most are made of polycarbonates but there are some, like the Stefani, that are terracotta, and the British Berkefeld is metal.
- Move to New York City. For over a hundred and fifty years it has delivered pure water from pristine sources. Check out where you live and see if it does the same.


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I have had this for many years but can not find out much about it. It is oak and very heavy. My parents found this on a farm in Iowa back in the 60's when they did antiques shopping. It looks like a pulley of some sort.