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Two big sumps had to ship this week, requiring that they be crated and shipped Fedex Freight. To keep costs reasonable, I had to load these up in my trailer one at a time and drive them to Fedex Freight myself, rather than have a truck pick up at my location. They add charges if you need a lift gate, if you need a fork lift, if you are in a residential area, etc. My trailer has always been useful, back when I was cleaning floors, as well as during my carpentry days... plus all the remodeling I've done for the residence as well as for my reef builds. It has a full axle, nice new tires, a rack on top to hold full sheets of plywood or sheetrock, and current tags to keep it legal.
Midnight's crate was heavy (285 lbs), but I was able to get my son to help. We got it into my trailer, and drove to the northside of Fort Worth to drop it off. A nice young man came out on a forklift, scooped it out of my trailer, and after the paperwork was submitted, we returned to pick up the second crate. This was lighter, which I'd estimated at 125 lbs. Turns out it was 200 lbs. We drove back to the depot, had another forklift driver scoop it out of my trailer, and got the paperwork submitted. We headed back to my side of town, planning to dine somewhere local.
As we were coming up on the normal freeway exit that I'd usually take, my passengers were quick to warn me something was wrong. Checking my side mirrors, I could see sparks flying off the right side of the trailer, and the view in my rearview mirror told me I was pulling a bucking bronco. The vehicle was definitely mirroring the strange tug and jerk of whatever was going wrong. I watched it closely, as well as the other vehicles to my right, my left and behind. The trailer dipped down hard, and then bounced upwards, yet the safety chains were holding. I was braking and yet trying to avoid having the trailer crush my vehicle. It dipped harder, and it became obvious it tore away from the hitch. Knowing all the other cars around me were giving me a wide berth, I watched to see where it was heading -- which was to my right, heading toward and across the offramp as I steered into the median spot where the collection of water-filled barrels prevent people from driving into solid concrete.
We watched the trailer pass us by on the right side, and I'd estimate it was moving around 50-60 mph. It arced away from my vehicle, which was what I was hoping it would do. Having it slam into the side of my car would do all kinds of damage to the steel and paint, and possibly cause injury. It continued to plow nose first toward the wall aligning the offramp, and it almost seemed like it was going to park adjacent. However, with the speed it was traveling, and the angle of its path, I wondered in an instant if I was going to watch it disintegrate into a billion pieces instead. It hit the wall, rolled up the concrete and slammed down on its side.
Not a car was damaged, nor was anyone hurt. The highway was undamaged as well. Stopping the car, we all exhaled a sigh of relief. I jumped out of the car to check the back of my vehicle, which was completely unscathed. The odd thing was the trailer hitch ball & tongue was gone. All I saw was the square hole (the receiver) where it belonged, which normally has an aluminum pin bisecting it, retained with a large cotter pin to keep it there. Instead, nothing looked damaged, and the necessary pin was nowhere to be seen. Inspecting the front end of the trailer, the trailer was still connected to the ball and tongue piece, and the right tire was still spinning hard two minutes later. With the trailer being empty and not much else to worry about, my son and I seized brief opportunities when there was a break between cars driving by to drag the trailer on its side more into the open and then flip it back on its tires. It wasn't easy, but within 10 minutes it was positioned to where it could be reattached to my car's receiver. I wasn't sure what a 911 call would do, nor what a wrecker would accomplish or charge. Would AAA help? That seemed doubtful.
Without the aluminum retaining pin, I had to MacGyver a way to hold the tongue in place for the final two mile drive to my driveway. I ended up using one of the S-hooks of the tie-down straps I keep in my gear, which held up remarkably well. The rack on to looks racked, one fender got the brunt of the impact when it landed on that side, and some of the wood got skinned. We had to bend up the fender enough to prevent it from cutting into the tire's tread, managing this with a tire iron and the trailer ball tongue as make-shift levers. The trailer is safely back in my driveway for now, but will need a little more work from a local welder to resolve some of the damage.
Those 10-15 seconds as the trailer discombobulated from its connection was the challenge that I accepted instantaneously and without reservation. Rather than slam on the brakes and take out the rear door and window of my vehicle, I was able to steer clear of this rolling loose cannon, and avoided adding any additional drama to the other drivers around me. My passengers weren't frightened because I was driving through the situation as it unfolded. We should always be thinking quickly, especially in instances like these.
I'm glad the sumps were already safely in Fedex's capable hands, although I'm curious to see how they would have fared had this happened earlier today. I pack stuff carefully, but I've never seen them put through a tumbler like what we witnessed tonight. Can my packing handle an F5 tornado effect?
These big sump shipments are rare, so I have time to get this matter corrected.
After a remarkable night, we finally got some fajitas for dinner.


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Wakefield Trinity Wildcats will be without captain Danny Kirmond for up to a month after he was forced to undergo knee surgery.
The former Huddersfield Giants second rower hurt his left knee during Sunday's 18-16 home defeat by his old club.
"Danny is having an operation on a cartilage today," Wildcats coach Richard Agar said. "It's going to rule him out for three to four weeks.
"It's a big blow because he's become a very important player for us and we've not got the biggest squad.
"He's got that line-breaking ability and he's really grown into the captaincy."
Agar will plug the gap for Saturday's game against Catalan Dragons in Perpignan by bringing in either Frankie Mariano or Kyle Trout, who has been recalled from his spell at Doncaster.
Former Hull KR forward Mariano would have been the automatic choice but he has not had any game time for a fortnight.
Agar wanted him to play alongside Trout on a dual registration for Doncaster but the Championship club's coach Tony Miller was unable to find a place in his team.
Wakefield's only other injury absentee is threequarter Reece Lyne, who made a big impression following his close-season move from Hull FC until damaging a pectoral muscle in the win over London Broncos 11 days ago.
"We thought he had torn it and were looking at six months but the specialist is very happy that it's starting to heal itself already," Agar said.
"We're expecting a two to three-week lay-off, which is better than we first feared but it's still a blow for the kid because he was playing very well and had anchored a place in the team."
Lyne's absence enabled centre Lee Smith to make his first appearance of the season against Huddersfield after recovering from a broken thumb.

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Registration is open for Fort Bragg's intramural volleyball program.
Morale, Welfare and Recreation is offering a unit-level indoor league and a women's indoor league.
The women's league is open to any female who is at least 18 years old and has a government or military ID card.
Teams must register online by March 4. Online registration is available at fortbraggmwr.com.
Play begins March 11 and will be held at various physical fitness centers around the Army post. The season is scheduled to end May 3.
The unit-level league is open to active-duty personnel assigned or attached to Fort Bragg. Teams must be arranged according to assigned units.
The deadline to register for the unit-level league's initial schedule is March 5. Teams will be accepted after that date, but late registrants will likely not play a full schedule of games.
Play will begin March 11 and end April 26.
USA Volleyball rules will govern each league. For more information about the program, call the league coordinator, Art Rimbert, at 907-5417.
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The contest is open to active-duty and retired military service members and their family members who are ID cardholders. Reservists and Department of the Army civilians are also eligible. All participants must be 18 or older.
Lifters will be divided by gender and into weight classes. A weigh-in is required for all participants on the morning of the competition between 8:30 and 9:30 a.m.
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For more information about the event, contact intramural sports director Steve Johnson at 396-1217.
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A listing on the video game retail chain's website suggests that a Tony Hawk: Ride (PS3, Xbox 360, Wii) bundle that includes the skateboard peripheral will cost US 119.99. It seems legit when compared to the US 190 full band kit bundle for Guitar Hero: World Tour.
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Serves 4
Steamed jasmine rice is a good accompaniment to this sweet-savory dish, but you can also serve it with lettuce leaves for wrapping or on a bed of watercress.
In a small bowl, combine the soy sauce, lime juice, sugar, and fish sauce; stir until the sugar dissolves. In another small bowl, stir the garlic, 1-1/2 tsp. of the oil, and 1-1/2 tsp. pepper. Season the beef with salt and pepper. In a 12-inch nonstick skillet, heat 1-1/2 tsp.of the oil over medium-high heat until shimmering hot. Swirl to coat the skillet. Add half of the beef in a single layer and cook, without stirring, until well browned, 1 to 2 minutes. Using tongs, turn the pieces over and brown on the other side, 1 to 2 minutes more. Transfer to a medium bowl. Add 1-1/2 tsp. oil to the skillet and repeat with the remaining beef, adding it to the bowl with the first batch when done. Put the remaining 1-1/2 Tbs. oil in the skillet and heat until shimmering hot. Add the onion and cook, stirring frequently, until it begins to soften, 2 to 3 minutes. Add the garlic mixture and cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Return the beef and any accumulated juices to the pan and stir to combine. Add the soy sauce mixture and cook, stirring constantly, until the beef and onions are coated and the sauce thickens slightly, 2 to 3 minutes. Serve sprinkled with the peanuts and scallions.
Serve with Steamed Jasmine Rice.
nutrition information (per serving): Calories (kcal): 460; Fat (g): 27; Fat Calories (kcal): 240; Saturated Fat (g): 8; Protein (g): 10; Monounsaturated Fat (g): 13; Carbohydrates (g): 8; Polyunsaturated Fat (g): 5; Sodium (mg): 1430; Cholesterol (mg): 85; Fiber (g): 2;
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by msmck, 7/21/2011Really enjoyed this recipe, but I would make the following modifications: use a wok. cook meat and veggies as directed, once the veggies are done remove from wok add sauce and cook until thickened then return meat and veggies to wok stir to coat
by Terriyaki2, 7/11/2013Delicious and so quick and easy!
by mizzlizz41, 5/26/2013Excellent dish, and very easy! I served this over jasmine rice...only thing I might do differently would be to add some sugar snap peas or snow peas to the mix.
by MidwesternFoodie, 4/10/2013Easy & excellent. Every ingredient is key. Whole family loved it and all said they would prefer a tad more sauce (served over rice with steamed broccoli---broccoli was excellent accompaniment).
by lizardgrrrl, 10/22/2012I loved loved loved this recipe! I went with sirloin steak as it was the best looking piece of beef at my store this weekend, I cooked it whole in a super hot pan and then let it sit, slicing it thin against the grain after it rested. And I replaced the peanuts with pine nuts because I was wrong when i thought I had peanuts in the house and I did want some kind of nut representation. I put this in lettuce leaves and oh boy was it messy and oh boy, was it delicious! Husband thought it was very good as well so yippee! I get to cook this more :)
by Dianemwj, 7/4/2012I used flap meat because I had to make do with what I had in the freezer. I seared the meat first, then took it out of the pan, let it rest and sliced it. This prevented overcooking (we like our beef rare) and worked fine in the recipe. Over all, this was terrific. I served it with Asian green onion cakes and a cucumber salad.
by michtlan, 7/1/2012Excellent flavor, comes together quickly, and is great on a bed of lettuce. Would be easy to make after work. This one can stand on its own. I did like another reviewer's use of cucumbers. I did have to substitute ribeye steak for the tri-tip/tenderloin as I had it on hand. Overall - quick, minimal ingredients, full flavored, flexible/forgiving, and plates beautifully
by Bevjs, 1/12/2012Yumm. Loved it. Served with noodles on a bed of lettuce and mint. I didn't have the problem with thickness although I didn't have any fish sauce so used oyster sauce instead so maybe its a bit thicker to start with.
by jessie83, 11/20/2011This recipe is delicious! I'm not a very good cook and my kids are really picky eaters but this dish came out great. I didn't have to force my kids to eat it. They ate everything and wanted more. The only change I did was I added a little starch to the sauce to thicken it a little more since it still was a bit watery.
by sasycali, 9/9/2011My family really enjoyed this. I served it withnlettuce cups to use for lettuce wraps and thinly sliced cucumber for a little more crunch. The meat was extremely tasty and overall a light and filling meal. I too added a small amount of cornstarch to the sauce to thicken it a bit.
by lr_marie, 5/11/2011Solid recipe, I was a little bit gun-shy with the amount of pepper (it seemed like way too much but I'm sure it's not!!), so I only used 1 tsp - but it wasn't overwhelming and added a nice punch to the recipe. Next time around I'll go with the full amount. Also for our next attempt, I will under-cook the meat in the first step - it wound up more well done than my husband or I prefer (however it wasn't an overly thick tri-tip to begin with). We added mushrooms - really good addition - and served it over brown rice. This recipe takes no time at all to put together and will be perfect for those nights when we're short on time.


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On Sunday, Dec. 2, the Bethel Rotary Club will be putting on an All-You-Can-Eat country buffet breakfast at Ordway dining hall, Gould Academy. Proceeds from this event stay local and are used for student scholarships and other communityprojects.
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Though the technology is well understood, the reactors are expensive. An FTS plant in Qatar to convert natural gas into 34,000 barrels per day of liquid fuels was projected to cost $1 billion to 1.5 billion. To pay off these high capital costs, a biomass gasification plant would have to consume around 5,000 tons of biomass per day, every day, for a period of 15 to 30 years. There are significant logistic and economic challenges with getting this amount of biomass to a single location, and so research in this area focuses on ways to reduce the capital costs.
Another way to convert biomass into fuel is to first transform it into an oil, then refine this bio-oil in much the same way you would refine raw crude. A refinery heats up the biomass to 300 degrees C to 600 degrees C in an oxygen-free environment. The heat breaks the biomass down into a charcoal-like solid and the bio-oil, giving off some gas in the process. The bio-oil produced by this method is the cheapest liquid biofuel on the market today, perhaps $0.50 per gallon (in addition to the cost of the raw biomass). The process can also be carried out in relatively small factories that are close to where biomass is harvested. Yet like a crude, this bio-oil is very poor quality. It is highly acidic, not soluble with petroleum-based fuels and has half the energy content of gasoline. Although you can burn bio-oil directly in a diesel engine, you should only attempt it if you no longer have a need for your diesel engine.
Oil refineries could convert this bio-crude into a usable fuel, however, and many companies are studying how they could convert their existing refineries into plants capable of doing so. Some are already producing green diesel fuel by co-feeding vegetable oils and animal fats with petroleum oil directly into their refinery. Conoco-Phillips currently produces around 300 barrels of biodiesel per day in its Borger, Texas, plant by refining the waste fat from cows at a nearby slaughterhouse.
Researchers are also figuring out ways to process biomass using the chemical engineering equivalent of one-pot cooking—converting the solid biomass to oil then the oil into fuel inside a single reactor. The research group of one of us (Huber) is developing an approach called catalytic fast pyrolysis that would do just that. The "fast" in fast pyrolysis comes from the initial heating—once biomass enters the reactor, it is heated to 500 degrees C in a second. This heating breaks down the large biomass molecules into smaller molecules. Like eggs and an egg carton, these small molecules are now the perfect size and shape to fit into the surface of a catalyst. Once ensconced inside the catalyst's pores, the molecules go through a series of reactions that change them into gasoline—specifically, the high-value aromatic components of gasoline that increase the octane. The entire process takes just two to 10 seconds. Already the startup company Anellotech is attempting to scale this process up to the commercial scale. Its first test plant is expected by 2014.
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Welcome to the Superior Court of California, County of Orange, Family Court Services. In this page you will find links for information about our services. Click on the links below for information about our Location and Office Hours, and for questions and answers about services.
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See OC Superior Court Location Page for more specific information on location and map.
Question: What is a child custody mediation?
Answer: In California, child custody mediation is a mandatory process (Family Code Section 3170) that provides parents an opportunity to discuss and resolve issues relating to the best interest of their children. Mediation is a confidential process conducted by highly trained Court Mediators who assist the parents by facilitating a cooperative dialogue focusing on the developmentally appropriate needs of their children. It is the task of the Court Mediator to create a safe, neutral setting in which parents may discuss and resolve issues related to the parenting of their children.
Question: How can child custody mediation help parents?
Answer: A skilled and trained Court Mediator can encourage parents to focus on and understand the needs of their children and assist them in developing a parenting plan that considers the best interest of the child and the needs of each family member. What is discussed between the parents and the Court Mediator is not shared with anyone, including the Court. Child abuse is an exception to this rule.
Question: Who conducts the child custody mediation?
Answer: Child custody mediation is conducted by Court Mediators who are skilled professionals with at least a Master's Degree and extensive clinical experience in the fields of psychology, marriage, family and child counseling. Statutory training requirements include: domestic violence and its effects on children; substance abuse; child sexual abuse; family dynamics; the effects of divorce and separation on children; and the developmental needs of children.
Question: How does child custody mediation work?
Answer: Court Mediators understand that parents know their children better than anyone else and want to do what is best for them. The Court Mediator listens carefully to the concerns and ideas of each parent, and encourages the parents to listen to one another with an open mind. The goal is to help parents discuss and develop a parenting plan that reflects the developmental needs of their children and one that enhances the quality of their lives.
Question: How do I access Family Court Services?
Answer: Most of the work of Family Court Services is generated by court filings and petitions which are related to children in the Family Law and Juvenile Courts. We do offer, at no cost, mediation services to parents who want to resolve custody or visitation disputes without filing for a court hearing. This is called "informal mediation" and can be scheduled by calling (657) 622-6196 for an appointment. It is not necessary to have an attorney to participate in the mediation process.
Question: What is a Parenting Plan?
Answer: A Parenting Plan is an agreement between the parents that spells out the specific details of custody and visitation arrangements for their children.
Question: What are some options for a Parenting Plan?
Answer: Options for Parenting Plans may differ, depending on the individual circumstances of each family and the age of the children.
Question: Do Court Mediators give legal advice?
Answer: Court Mediators are not attorneys and cannot advise anyone regarding legal practices or procedures. Court Mediators can answer questions about the court process.
Question: Why did the Court order an investigation?
Answer: The Court may order an investigation in custody or visitation disputes if the judge believes that it is necessary to resolve complex issues such as safety of the children. Court Mediators and attorneys may also recommend to the Court that an investigation be conducted if, in their judgment, it would help to clarify allegations and promote settlement of issues in the best interest of the children.
Question: What are the qualifications of the invesigators?
Answer: The minimum educational requirements for a child custody investigator are established by law and the California Rules of Court. Generally, the investigator must possess a Masters Degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, or Marriage and Family Therapy. Furthermore, investigators are required to have training in several areas including the developmental needs of children, family dynamics, domestic violence, safety assessment and child abuse. For more information on the education, training and experience requirements for child custody investigators see California Family Code 3110.5 and California Rule of Court 5.225c-i.
Question: What happens in an investigation?
Answer: There are some tasks that are completed in every investigation, including the following: criminal history checks are completed on each parent; child protection agencies provide reports regarding investigations into allegations of child abuse involving the parents, any of the parent's children and the children who are subjects of the child custody investigation. If pertinent, police reports and school records may also be obtained.
The investigator will also speak with relevant witnesses (social workers, teachers, therapists, law enforcement officials, and persons who have directly observed incidents.) The investigator will not speak to "character witnesses," multiple persons who have observed the same incident, persons who want to offer their opinions about one of the parents, persons whose information is second hand, gossip, or not relevant to the investigation.
Question: Will all household occupants have a criminal background check completed?
Answer: Yes, if a household occupant provides any caretaking for the child. The following persons will have background checks completed: Any adult relatives living in your home; cohabitating girlfriend or boyfriend; spouse, domestic partners.
Unless ordered by the court, no criminal background check will be completed on an adult occupant in the home who does not participate in the caretaking of the child and does not fit the descriptions stated in the previous paragraph. However, a criminal background check may be conducted on this person, or if the investigator discovers information that may precipitate the need for a criminal background check.
Question: Does the investigator speak to the witness I want spoken to?
Answer: The investigator will only speak to persons that have made direct observations of events or behaviors that are relevant to the issues identified by the court. You should be prepared to tell the investigator specifically what information the witness will likely report. Witnesses that tend to have more impact are those who are usually viewed as objective, such as police officers, school officials, and social workers.
However, witnesses that may be viewed as aligned with one parent may also provide important information, especially if they have observed behaviors of one or both parents. Witnesses that are not likely to be spoken to are those who have observed events from the distant past (except for incidents of domestic violence or child abuse), character witnesses, etc.
Question: What should I do to be prepared for the investigation?
Answer: Complete the Parent Information Packet and provide it to your investigator. Have relevant documents, report cards, names and numbers of witnesses immediately available.
Question: How much time will the investigator spend on our case?
Answer: The time of each investigation varies. Such factors as complex issues, levels of conflict, or the availability of witnesses affects the time the investigator must spend to complete the investigation. The range varies, usually between 20 and 30 hours.
Question: Does the deposit I paid cover the cost of the investigation?
Answer: Not usually. The costs of investigation are charged on an hourly basis to the parties. The costs of Partial Investigations have ranged from $600.00 to $3,500.00. Full Investigations have ranged from $1,200.00 to $4,500.
Question: The investigation has been ordered; can the other parent and I still make an agreement and get the investigation cancelled?
Answer: Oftentimes, yes. However, based on factors in your case, the judge may require the investigation to go forward even though both parties would like to make an agreement. This may occur when there are allegations of domestic violence, child abuse/negligence or substance abuse. In most cases the parties are allowed to make agreements.
Question: The other parent and I both want to make a custody and parenting agreement but we need help in ironing out some areas of disagreement. Can the investigator help us with this?
Answer: Yes. Investigators are also trained court mediators. You may contact the Supervising Court Mediator, who can then schedule you for a mediation session.
Question: The investigation is because of the other parent's problems; why am I being investigated?
Answer: All child custody investigations evaluate both parents. While there may be several allegations or concerns about the other parent, the court will want information regarding the quality of parenting of each parent.
Question: Will each parent have her or his own investigator?
Answer: There is one investigator assigned to each case.
Question: Can I require the investigator be a male or female?
Answer: You cannot require the investigator have any characteristics, such as gender, race, etc. The responsibility of the investigator is to conduct the investigation in an impartial manner, and to make an evaluation and recommendations based on the evidence obtained in the investigation. Investigators are trained to maintain objectivity and to focus primarily on the best interest of the children.
Question: How long are the interviews?
Answer: The interviews of the parents are approximately 45-90 minutes in length; interviews of the children vary in length.
Question: How many times will I be interviewed?
Answer: Each parent will be interviewed in person one-time. Parents may be contacted by the investigator if the investigator has follow-up questions or needs additional information. Usually children are interviewed once.
Question: Will the children be seen in each parents home?
Answer: If you are having a Partial Child Custody Investigation there will not be a home visit. Partial Investigation interviews are conducted at the office of Family Court Services.
In Full Child Custody Investigations, the children may be seen in each parent's home; however this is not required and is at the discretion of the investigator. Such factors as court orders, geographical distance, school and work schedules may preclude this from happening.
Question: Will the investigator come to my home?
Answer: If the court ordered a Partial Child Custody Investigation, there will not be an in-home evaluation. If the court has ordered a Full Child Custody Investigation, the investigator will be coming to your home. Home visits will be limited to residences in the following counties: Orange, Los Angeles, Ventura, San Diego, Riverside and San Bernardino.
Question: Is there a minimum age in order for my child to be interviewed?
Answer: The general limit is age 5. However, at the discretion of the investigator, younger children, may be interviewed. The investigator is trained in conducting interviews with children.
Question: Can I be present when my child is being interviewed?
Answer: Children are interviewed alone. The investigator must make efforts to reduce the possibility that what the child reports is influenced by the presence of one of the parents. There are cases when the child and the parent are observed together, but the child must also be interviewed alone.
Question: Will I be told what my child says?
Answer: A summary of what your child reports to the investigator will be provided in the investigative report. Interviews with children are not confidential. However, the investigator will not review the child's interview with you.
Question: I live a long distance from the Court; can I be interviewed by phone?
Answer: Interviews by phone present limits that may impact the quality of the interview. The investigator cannot observe non-verbal communication, nor engage in a discussion that is as spontaneous or thorough as a meeting in-person. However, there are circumstances that cannot be overcome, when a telephone interview must occur. Generally, if you reside in one of the counties adjacent to Orange County, or in Ventura County, you will need to appear in person for your interview.
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Answer: You may need to miss work. Appointments for interviews are scheduled during regular Court business hours, between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. There are no evening or weekend appointments. It is likely your child will miss some school the date of the interview.
Question: May I talk to the investigator after the investigation has been completed?
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Question: Can a written report be changed after it has been filed with the Court?
Answer: Once the report is filed with the court, it cannot be changed. However, if there is new information the investigator may file an addendum to the report. If an addendum is filed, the investigator will state in the addendum whether or not the new information has any effect on the evaluation or recommendations made in the original report.
Question: What if I don't agree with the recommendations?
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Question: Doesn't the Judge just order what the investigator recommends?
Answer: The court does not "rubber stamp" reports. The child custody report may be only one of several factors the judicial officer will consider in making a decision regarding child custody. The judicial officer may incorporate some or all of the recommendations made by the investigator into the custody decision and parenting schedule.
Question: What is the Domestic Violence Prevention Services Project (DVPSP)?
Answer: The DVPSP program was developed and implemented by the Superior Court of California, County of Orange in 1997 to address the serious issue of domestic violence and its impact on children and victims. Highly trained Court Investigators gather background information, including police reports, child abuse reports and witness statements regarding domestic violence. The Court Investigator interviews each parent separately and at separate times. Children of an appropriate age may be interviewed. The court receives a written report detailing the Court Investigator's finding and any recommendations for the protection of the victim and the children during visitation or visitation exchanges.
Question: When is a Domestic Violence Investigation ordered?
Answer: An investigation is ordered by the Court when a Temporary Restraining Order is requested by an individual. Only those cases in which there are children involved are eligible to participate in the Domestic Violence Prevention Services Project. The Domestic Violence Prevention Services Project includes a specialized assessment and investigation provided at no cost to the family. It is not a criminal investigation.
Question: How does the DVPSP investigation help the Court and who does it?
Answer: The investigation provides valuable information to the Court in the form of police reports, child abuse reports, criminal and DVPSP histories and witness statements. The information helps the Court determine who is the 'primary aggressor' and provides recommendations for a safe parenting plan. All investigations are performed by trained, experienced court staff assigned to Family Court Services. All Court Investigators are skilled professionals who have at least a Master's Degree and extensive clinical experience in the fields of psychology, marriage, family and child counseling, or social work. They are trained in investigations, domestic violence assessment and conflict resolution.
Question: What are the requirements if I or the person that I want to marry is under 18 years-of-age?
Answer: If you are under the age of 18 and want to marry, you must have the approval of your parents and a Court Order (per Family Code Sections 302-304) approving the marriage before you can obtain a marriage license. Trained staff interview the parents of the underage party and the couple, and assess their readiness for marriage. A written report is then sent to the Court with recommendations to grant or deny the underage marriage request. It is the Court's decision to grant or deny the request.
Dependency and Juvenile Delinquency Mediation are available by order of the Court or agreement of the attorneys when there are unresolved issues between parents and children in reunifying the family after children have been in placement or in custody.
A variety of non-profit social services agencies provide counseling services to divorcing families in the areas of domestic violence, marriage, family and children, and drug and alcohol abuse. Legal assistance is also available. For a list of these community resources, please contact Family Court Services, (657) 622-6196.


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To alleviate that confusion, the American Lighting Association (ALA) offers eight easy energy-saving steps:
1. Replace incandescent bulbs with compact fluorescents (CFLs). To make an immediate impact on your energy consumption – and your utility bill – swap out your most-used incandescent bulbs with CFLs. "It's the easiest way to start improving your energy efficiency," says Joe Rey-Barreau, education consultant for the ALA and an associate professor at the University of Kentucky's School of Interior Design. If you have not used any residential CFLs in your home, you might be surprised at their range and versatility. The newest CFLs do not flicker like those of old, and they have much better color quality than even just a few years ago. A close look at the color temperature listed on the bulb package label can help you get the right product. "What happens is that people buy a color temperature that's too cool, and they absolutely hate it," says Rey-Barreau. Instead, choose a bulb that's labeled "residential color," "warm" or "soft white."
2. Replace dimmable incandescent bulbs with dimmable CFLs. As the color range of CFLs has improved, so has their ability to be dimmed, says Rey-Barreau – and dimmable bulbs are a proven way to decrease energy use. However, while the technology has come a long way, CFLs still do not have the dimming range of incandescents. "At about 20 to 30 percent, the CFL will shut off," says Rey-Barreau.
3. Buy name brands. It is frustrating to invest in a longer-lasting bulb only to have it burn out quickly. To avoid that, buy recognizable brands for improved quality and color.
4. Revamp outdoor fixtures. Your outdoor lighting fixture may be beautiful, but it may be an energy guzzler, too. Start outside as you slowly replace fixtures with more energy efficient versions. Look for those that use either CFLs or light-emitting diodes (LEDs), or those that activate using a motion sensor or photocell.
5. Buy Energy Star-qualified fixtures and bulbs. Energy Star is a U.S. Department of Energy certification most recognized on appliances – though also used on lighting fixtures and bulbs. "Any time someone buys a product that has the Energy Star label, they'll know it has both efficiency and quality verified," says Rey-Barreau.
6. Retrofit recessed lighting with LED fixtures. Recessed fixtures can be easily replaced with super energy-efficient LED versions – without any messy construction. "You just take off part of the existing fixture, and the replacement fixture fits into the old housing," says Rey-Barreau. "LED fixtures have a high initial cost, but the fixture will last literally the lifetime of the project."
7. Replace your under-cabinet lighting. With long life and super high efficiency, some LED lighting also offers fairly easy installation, including pucks and strips used as under-cabinet lighting. As an added bonus, LED lights will not give off the undesirable heat of incandescents.
8. Be realistic in your expectations. While upgrading some or all of your lighting is a good way to improve your energy efficiency, it is not a one-stop solution. "One of the things sometimes misunderstood is that people assume if they replace all of their incandescent lighting with energy-efficient versions they are going to save this huge amount on their electricity," says Rey-Barreau. They will save, of course, but since lighting only accounts for about 10 percent of all electricity consumption, the amount saved will be relative to that. The most savings comes over the long term with continued lower utility bills and fewer burned-out bulbs.
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1. Introducing Go - FREE 2. The Basics - AVAILABLE 3. Going forward - AVAILABLE PART 2 CORE CONCEPTS 4. Types and objects 5. Bundling code into packages 6. Writing flexible code with interfaces - AVAILABLE 7. Concurrency made easy PART 3 APPLIED GO 8. Getting connected with network programming 9. Web servers and web services 10. Reflection 11. Subverting type safety 12. Interoperating with C |
Go is a new programming language focused on speed, safety, and simplicity. It blends a C-like syntax-including curly braces-with automatic garbage collection and new features designed specifically for concurrency. Go comes with numerous high-quality libraries, and its compile speed is blazingly fast, even on lightweight hardware. Go is primarily sponsored by Google, but it's used at companies like Canonical and Heroku.
Go in Action teaches you the full Go language, from the basics to the advanced. The first few chapters get the basics out of the way, with example-driven explanations and comparisons to other languages. The middle chapters cover features unique to Go, such as interfaces and concurrency. Then the book gets into network programming and web applications, one of Go's strengths. The final chapters detail advanced features like reflection and interoperation with C.
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ROCKINGHAM, Vt.—Police in Vermont are hoping a new law will help them track scrap metal thefts.
The law requires scrap-metal processors to record detailed information about sellers, including a name, address, date of birth, license plate number and description of the items received. The seller also must request documentation that establishes that the seller lawfully owns the items to be sold.
If those conditions aren't met, the processor must report the transaction to police and hold the items for at least 10 days.
"This is not going to be a magic bullet, but it certainly should help," said Lt. Rick Hopkins of the State Police Rockingham barracks.
Supporters hope the new law will slow down or deter thieves from stealing scrap metal and precious metals such as gold and silver.
"These burglars found a way to make a quick buck," said Trooper Benjamin Katz, who helped develop the law.
The law is needed because of the growing metal-theft problem in Vermont, he said.
State Rep. Richard Marek, a Newfane Democrat who was one of the bill's co-sponsors, told the Brattleboro Reformer ( http://bit.ly/PdkaRS) that he has heard numerous stories of thieves cutting gas and water lines and making off with valuable copper.
"It's become a major problem around the state for both residents and businesses," Marek said. "This can be absolutely devastating."
For example, copper plumbing was removed from the basement of a road in Grafton, state police said on Aug. 2. In other cases, a 100-pound propane tank was stolen in Townshend between the middle of July and Aug. 2; thieves made off with copper pipe from public rest rooms at Bellows Falls Union High School's Hadley Field on July 26 or July 27, and a 400-pound section of gate was stolen from Burgess Cemetery in Grafton, the Sheriff's Department reported in early June.
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MAM Contemporaries get ready for Miami Art Week at the annual Art Fair Survival Party. Members receive an Art Fair Survival Kit with event invitations and VIP passes to the can't-miss art fairs. MAM Contemporaries and Young Collectors Council members free, guests $25. Limit one Survival Kit per membership (including dual). Must be present to receive Survival Kit. RSVP to email@example.com.
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The Museum's largest event of the year celebrates the opening of the New Work Miami 2013, showcasing newly-commissioned works by Miami's vibrant artistic community. Hosted by MAM Director Thom Collins, Party on the Plaza will feature special musical performance by Spam Allstars and cocktails on the Museum's outdoor plaza:
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Pro-Poor and Pro-Women Policies Operationalizing the MDGs in Albania The Albania NHDR 2005 focus on Pro-Poor and Pro-Women HD issues through surveys and research at the local level dealing with perceptions on poverty and gender issues. The choice of this theme operationalizes the MDG Goals 1 and 3 and enhance their values as a tool to prioritize local development needs and establish a system of political accountability. The Albanian HDR aims at generating a debate on MDGs 1 and 3 and their policy implications within the Albanian context at all decision levels. Albania - 2005 |
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Battle of Gettysburg
Union and Confederate soldiers fought for three days on the bloody fields of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. While the Union could call this battle a victory, nearly 8,000 Americans died. The enormous loss of life prompted President Lincoln to dedicate a cemetery at Gettysburg on November 19, 1863, and give his legendary Gettysburg Address. This Union victory, more than any other battle of the war, ended the Confederacy's hopes for foreign aide and shattered General Lee's image of invincibility.
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Marie Tepe
Vivandieres were women who served in the Civil War by traveling with the army as cooks, nurses, mascots, and soldiers. Marie Tepe belonged to this class of women and fought at the Battle of Gettysburg. Born in France in 1834, she immigrated to the United States and married a tailor in Philadelphia. When the Civil War broke out she joined the military with her husband and served with the 27th Pennsylvania Infantry, Co. I and 114th Pennsylvania Infantry. At the Battle of Fredericksburg she was shot in the ankle, after the Battle of Chancelorsville she received the Kearney Cross, and at the Battle of Gettysburg she nursed the injured for weeks after the three-day conflict. Many of the men called her "French Mary", but whatever her name, this courageous woman served her country at a time when staying out of the battle was easy and accepted. Hundreds of women served on both sides during the Civil War, and the service by these Vivandieres will never be forgotten by the soldiers whose lives they saved.
Jennie Wade, the only civilian killed
2 July 1863 | Gettysburg, PA
Gettysburg had a population of 2400, despite of the three days of heavy fighting, only one civilian was killed. Her name was Jennie Wade, she was tired of hiding in the cellar, so she went to her kitchen to get something to eat. A stray bullet came through the door and killed her. She was buried in Evergreen Cemetary on the Cemetary Hill.
Wesley Culp, the sad homecoming
3 July 1863 | Gettysburg, Pennsylvania
Wesley Culp was born in Gettysburg and grew up on the farm owned by his grandfather, Henry Culp which contains the famous Culp Hill. He was born in 1839 and in 1858, he moved 45 miles to Shepherdstown, Virginia (West Virginia today), and in 1862, he joined the 2nd Virginia of the Stonewall Brigade. This brigade was attached to the First Corp, under Ewell.
On morning of July 3, before Pickett's Charge, the 2nd VA was fighting at the Culp Hill, and Wesley was killed somewhere on the Culp Hill. His family in Gettysburg heard that he was killed and tried to locate his body afterward, but only found a rifle bearing his name. Thus, Wesley Culp had the distinction of die in battle on the land named after his grandfather.
As example of brother against brother, Wesley Culp's brother was a private in the Fourth Corp of the Union Army. Wesley was member of Ewell's Corp which fought the Fourth Corp in the Battle of Winchester in June, 1863. The Culp were on the opposite side on this battle.
General Howard and Sickles
1 July 1863 | Gettysburg, Pennsylvania
During the Chancellorsville Campaign, the Eleventh Corp under General Howard was positioned on the right flank of the Union line. Howard lefted his flank up in the air. Seeing this, Confederate General Stonewall Jackson decided to attack the Eleventh Corp. The Eleventh Corp collapsed quickly and created a panic that caused the rest of the Union Army to collapse.
In the main time, the III Corp was position in the center of the Union line, its commander General Sickles decided to move his corp forward in a salient at Hazel Grove. While this salient seperated Jackson's Corp from rest of the Confederate Army, it was dangerous exposed and got attacked from both flanks, like being in a nutcracker. The III Corp also collapsed and adding to the confusing.
One the first day of the Battle of Gettysburg, the commander of the Union Army, John Reynolds was killed and the command was passed on to Howard. Howard decided to position his Eleventh Corp with flank up in the air again. Again, Confederate General Jubal Early took advantage of this and rolled up the Eleventh Corp and it made panic withdrew to the Cemetery Hill. Fortunately, General Hancock arrived in time to take replace Howard and prevented another Chancellorsville.
One the second day of battle, General Sickles again decided to move his III Corp forward in an exposed position, and even worse, he lefted a gap in the left side Union line, which included the Little Roundtop. Once again the exposed salient got attack from both sides, and again got crushed like a nut in a nutcracker, only the quick thinking General Warren who moved men ( including 20th Maine) to the Little Roundtop and General Hancock who ordered the First Minnesota into the gap left by the III Corp to buy him sometime, so he can get reinforcements. First Minnesota lost over 80% of it men, but they brought an extra eight minutes for reinforcement to arrive, thus, avoiding another Chancellorsville.
The moral to the story is "those who failed to learn from history, are doomed to repeat it"
General Sickles was directing the battle on a horse when leg was shot off by a cannon ball and was taken from the field and never commanded again. He placed the leg in a small coffin and donated it to the National Museum of Health and Medicine. Sickles die in 1914, it was noted he had visited his leg many times in the Museum! This Museum is now a part of the Walter Reed Hospital.
Howard and Eleventh Corp redeemed themselves when they helped General T. Sherman in capturing Atlanta and General Hooker in capturing the Lookout Mountain in Chattanooga. Later in life, Howard founded the famous Howard University in Washinton DC in 1867. In 1877, the Nez Perce led by Chief Joseph were trying to escape to Canada. Howard led an army in pursue, the Nez Perce managered to stay miles ahead of Howard, until Nelson Miles Army came along and blocked their path only miles from the Canadian border. Howard was on hand to accept Chief Joseph's famous surrender "My heart is sick and sad. From where the sun now stands I will fight no more forever."
This is a great collection of historical information. I enjoyed reading it and even learned a few things in the process. Thanks for taking the time to make all of this. http://www.wig-wags.com
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"But in a larger sense, we cannot dedicate, we cannot consecrate, we cannot hallow this ground. The brave men, living and dead who struggled here have consecrated it far above our poor power to add or detract…It is rather for us to be here dedicated to the great task remaining before us--that from these honored dead we take increased devotion to that cause for which they gave the last full measure of devotion--that we here highly resolve that these dead shall not have died in vain."—Abraham Lincoln, November 19, 1863, The Gettysburg Address.
09 Dec 2008
Good historical synopsis!
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W I L D L I F E • O • G R A M Continued on next page. Employee Newsletter of the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife March 2012 The Department's 2011 Annual Report is coming out in the May edition of Outdoor Oklahoma magazine. Using the 2011 budget, we've put together an article that illustrates how and where the Department spends its money by tracking a dollar as it winds its way through the ODWC. Let's follow this fictional dollar of license revenue to see where it goes. For starters, about 28 cents goes to fund the Wildlife Division. This division covers all of the wildlife management areas in the state, the biologists and technicians who improve habitat on those areas, research biologists that focus on species like upland game and big game and also biologists that study non-game animals. With the diversity of animal species in Oklahoma as well as the sheer amount of land owned or managed by the Department (over 1.6 million acres), Wildlife Division has a big job on its plate. Each WMA is different and requires specific management practices, sometimes at opposite ends of the spectrum. For example, each spring in Cleveland County, Lexington WMA biologist Rex Umber trains his crew and prepares his land for prescribed burns. These burns are important to clear out unwanted plant species on the public lands and promote better forage for native animals and birds. However, at Hackberry Flat WMA in Tillman County, biologist Kelvin Schoonover uses a different element for management – water. A series of canals and gates can raise or lower the water level on portions of land, flooding them at the right times to create wetland habitat for migratory birds. In addition to public lands management, Wildlife Division personnel perform tasks such as riding in planes to count populations of migrating birds, advising landowners on how to improve their lands for species like quail and turkey, coordinating bat watch programs for the public, creating computer-based maps, scoring deer racks and a host of other tasks. The next division to get part of our dollar is Fish Division, which receives 27 cents. Fish Division includes all four state fish hatcheries and their staff, regional fish biologists and technicians who manage 15 Department-owned lakes along with other public lakes, a research laboratory, the paddlefish research and processing center, special-emphasis biologists who focus on streams management and aquatic nuisance species and a lake maintenance crew that works on heavy equipment projects around the state. Essentially, Fish Division is responsible for every fish in Oklahoma waters, which is a huge task. Fish Division personnel spend hours out on the water, netting fish for samples and recording scientific data about the fish. The hatcheries' staff work year-round prepping fish ponds, breeding and raising fish, and stocking about 16 million fish around the state. Other fish employees conduct research projects on species like the paddlefish and monitor water quality issues. The entire life cycle of a fish is covered by this division. Employees CONTENTS Carol Lee to Retire..........................3 Commission Summary ��������������������4 Update on Bird Prints ���������������������6 Lark Wilson Award �7 Reelin' In the Years ������������������������8 Ben Davis Information Specialist Journey of a Dollar Wildlife 28% Fisheries 27% Law Enforcement 24% Administration 9% Information & Education 6% Capital Expenditures 6% Wildlife 28% Fisheries 27% Law Enforcement 24% Administration 9% Information & Education 6% Capital Expenditures 6% This graph shows fiscal year 2011 budget projections.
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Title | The WOG : employee newsletter of the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife, 03/2012 |
Alternative title | Wildlife-o-gram |
Authors | Oklahoma. Department of Wildlife Conservation. |
Publication Date | 2012-03 |
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Newsletter |
Purpose | Journey of a Dollar, Ben Davis; Carol Lee to Retire after 17 years; March Commission Summary: Slate of hunting and fishing regulation changes approved for 2012, Michael Bergin; WMA Baiting Rule Change Talking Points; Update on the Mystery of the Bird Print Paintings; Lark Wilson Named 2012 Wildlife Professional of the Year by Bowhunting Council of OK; Reelin' in the Years: March Anniversaries |
For all issues click | W2800.6 W845 |
Digital Format | PDF, Adobe Reader required |
ODL electronic copy | Downloaded from agency website: www.wildlifedepartment.com/employee/2012/march/wog.pdf |
Rights and Permissions | This Oklahoma state government publication is provided for educational purposes under U.S. copyright law. Other usage requires permission of copyright holders. |
Language | English |
Date created | 2013-05-24 |
Date modified | 2013-05-24 |


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Lake Afton Public Shooting Range
2500 West MacArthur Road
Goodard, KS
County: Sedgwick
Phone: 316 794-2094
Type of Range: Archery, handgun, high powered rifle, smallbore rifle. No 50 caliber BMG's are allowed.
Open to Public?: Yes
Ownership or Control of Facility: Other
Operated by Young Hunter Safety, Inc. Open for public shooting 9am-4pm the second Saturday and Sunday and the fourth Saturday of each month.