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Dave Wolverton
|Dave Wolverton
|Pen name
|David Farland
|United States
|science fiction, fantasy, historical fiction
|Notable works
|Runelords, Nightingale, Ravenspell
Dave Wolverton (born 1957) is a science fiction author who also goes under the pseudonym David Farland for his fantasy works. He currently lives in St. George, Utah with his wife and five children and is best known for his Runelords series.
- 1 Career
- 2 Personal life
- 3 Bibliography
- 3.1 Original Works
- 3.2 Pre-existing Series
- 3.3 Gamebooks
- 4 Interviews
- 5 References
- 6 External links
Dave Wolverton began writing during college and entered short stories into various contests. His career began in 1987 when he won the top award in the L. Ron Hubbard Writers of the Future contest.
Dave Wolverton became a judge for that contest in 1991. In addition, he edited the annual anthology before passing on the role to Algis Budrys.
He has won several awards for his work. His novel On My Way to Paradise won the Philip K. Dick Memorial Special Award for Best Novel in the English Language. His historical novel In the Company of Angels won the Whitney Award for best novel of the year.[1] In 2012, his young adult fantasy thriller Nightingale won the International Book Award for best Young Adult Novel of the Year,[2] the Grand Prize at The Hollywood Book Festival,[3] and the Southern California Book Festival for Best Young Adult Novel.[4] It was also a finalist in the Global Ebook Awards.[5]
He has been nominated for other awards, including the Nebula Award in the Best Novellette category for his short story After a Lean Winter and the Hugo Award.
In the summer of 1998 Dave Wolverton broke the world record for the most book signings in one sitting, which he achieved with A Very Strange Trip.
Wolverton has also worked as an English professor at Brigham Young University. Today, he holds writing workshops for aspiring and established writers. He has taught writers Brandon Sanderson, Brandon Mull, Jessica Day George, Eric Flint, James Dashner, as well as others.[6]
He has worked in the gaming industry and in Hollywood. In 1998, Wolverton started working part-time at Saffire studios, helping create video games. He is responsible for the concept of "lurkers" in the well-known RTS (Real-time strategy) game Starcraft: Brood War. In 2002, Wolverton began working as a movie producer and also greenlighted movies.[7] He is working on a film adaptation of his Runelords series.[8]
Under his pseudonym David Farland, he writes fantasy, leaving his real name for his science fiction novels.
Personal life[edit]
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Original Works[edit]
- The Writers of the Future Decade (1994) – Originally published in L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future, Volume X
- About the Writers and Illustrators of the Future (1995) – Originally published in L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future, Volume XI
- The Sky is an Open Highway (1988) – Originally published in the July edition of Isaac Asimov's Science Fiction Magazine
- My Favorite Christmas (1993) – Originally published in Christmas Forever
- We Blazed (1995) – Originally published in Peter S. Beagle's Immortal Unicorn
- In the Teeth of Glory (1995) – Originally published in David Copperfield's Tales of the Impossible
- The Stone Mother's Curse (1996) – Originally published in Return to Avalon
- My Favorite Christmas (2001) – Published in Leading Edge issue No. 41
- On My Way to Paradise (1989)
- Wheatfields Beyond (1993)
- A Very Strange Trip (1999), based on a story by L. Ron Hubbard
- In the Company of Angels (2009)
Short stories[edit]
- "The Sky is an Open Highway" (1985) – published in Leading Edge, issue No. 10
- "On My Way to Paradise" (1989) – Originally published in L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future, Vol. III
- "After a Lean Winter" (1996)
- "A Rarefied View at Dawn" (2005) – published in Orson Scott Card's InterGalactic Medicine Show, issue No. 1
- "The Mooncalfe" (2006) – published in Orson Scott Card's InterGalactic Medicine Show, issue No. 2
- "Sweetly The Dragon Dreams" (2008) – published in Orson Scott Card's InterGalactic Medicine Show, cover story, issue No. 10
- "Feeding the Feral Children" (2011)
- "A Rarefield View at Dawn" (2011)
- "No Bird" (2012)
- "At the Virgin's Doorstep" (2012)
- "Skyfish" (2012)
- "Homo Perfectus" (2013) – published in The Mad Scientist's Guide to World Domination
Serpent Catch[edit]
- Spirit Walker (2014)
- Serpent Catch (1991)
- Blade Kin (2014)
- Path of the Crushed Heart (2014)
- Of Mice And Magic (2005) Published by Covenant Communications
- The Wizard of Ooze (2007) Published by Covenant Communications
- Freaky Flyday (2009) Published by Covenant Communications[9]
The Golden Queen[edit]
- The Golden Queen (1994)
- Beyond the Gate (1995)
- Lords of the Seventh Swarm (1997)
The Runelords[edit]
(Published under the pseudonym David Farland)
- The Sum of All Men (1998)
- Brotherhood of the Wolf (1999)
- Wizardborn (2001)
- The Lair of Bones (2003)
- Sons of the Oak (2006)
- Worldbinder (2007)
- The Wyrmling Horde (2008)
- Chaosbound (2009)
- A Tale of Tales (2015)
Mummy Chronicles[edit]
- Revenge of the Scorpion King (2001)
- Heart of the Pharaoh (2001)
- The Curse of the Nile (2001)
- Flight of the Phoenix (2001)
- Nightingale (2011)
- Dream Assassin (Forthcoming)
- Draghoul (Forthcoming)
- Shadow Lord (Forthcoming)
Pre-existing Series[edit]
Star Wars[edit]
Star Wars: Jedi Apprentice[edit]
- The Rising Force (1999)
Star Wars Episode I Adventures[edit]
- 1. The Ghostling Children (2000)
- 2. The Hunt for Anakin Skywalker (2000)
- 3. Capture Arawynne (2000)
- 4. Trouble on Tatooine (2000)
Star Wars Missions[edit]
- 1. The Search for Grubba the Hut (1998)
- 2. The Hunt For Han Solo (1998)
- 3. Ithorian Invasion (1997)
- Interview at SFFWorld.com
- Interview on wotmania.com
- Hollywood Book Festival Interview
- Interview about Nightingale
- ^ "2009 Winners". Whitney Awards. Retrieved December 5, 2012.
- ^ "The 2012 International Book Awards". International Book Awards. Retrieved December 5, 2012.
- ^ "Hollywood Book Festival Names Nightingale for Top Honors". Hollywood Book Festival. Retrieved December 5, 2012.
- ^ "2012 Southern California Book Festival Names Winners". The Southern California Book Festival. Retrieved December 5, 2012.
- ^ "2012 Global Ebook Awards Finalists". Dan Poynter's Global Ebook Awards. Retrieved December 5, 2012.
- ^ "David Farland's Writing Workshops". David Farland. Retrieved December 5, 2012.
- ^ "About David Farland". David Farland. Retrieved December 5, 2012.
- ^ "The Runelords Movie". The Runelords Movie. Retrieved December 5, 2012.
- ^ ""Ravenspell, Book 3: Freaky Flyday," by David Farland, Covenant Communications, Inc., 2009, 213 pages, $16.95". Deseret news. August 12, 2010.
External links[edit]
- David Farland's Official Website
- Nightingale's Official Website
- Official website for the Runelords Movie
- David Farland's Blog
- David Farland mini biography, latest news and Runelords book reviews
- Dave Wolverton at the Internet Speculative Fiction Database
- 1957 births
- 20th-century American novelists
- 21st-century American novelists
- American essayists
- American fantasy writers
- American Latter Day Saints
- American male novelists
- American science fiction writers
- American short story writers
- Brigham Young University faculty
- Living people
- Writers from Utah
- Male essayists
- American male short story writers


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Quaint, Quite & Relaxing
My family rented 2 condos for the week and enjoyed our stay at Coral Mar in January. It was windy and not as sunny as we would have liked but we still enjoyed ourselves. My sister has a hard time walking but was very comfortable with the lay out of everything which made it easy for her to get around and enjoy herself without too much help. This is a spot that we noticed a lot of people return to year after year. Many people from Canada in particular. The bar/restaurant is a great hangout so you can maximize your relaxation if you don't want to restaurant hop and just stay at the resort. It is in a safe quiet residential area but if you are looking for a lot of action it may not be for you. We requested downstair units and received just that. The ease with children and being able to watch them from the condo was also very relaxing for me as a mom. Housekeeping was daily and probably the best we have ever experienced. We ordered the $30US welcome package that I would highly recommend. They stock you with everything you would need to get by for the first few days, a great value. The staff were all very friendly until the day of our departure when the person that had been on vacation for the week returned abruptly. Maybe it was the pressure of packing up the family and not checking out promptly that got her jumping on us?? Be aware that upon check out my they count all of the towels and you will be charged for any missing towels of any size. My sister was charged for 4 faceclothes that she did not feel she was ever given and would have no reason to steal. We were charged for a hand towel and a beach towel left by the pool and probably picked up by the staff and taken to the laundry room the day before departure. This was a sour note to leave on and I found it to be very tacky. We were told by our new staff member that they must do this to keep the cost of the dues down. All in all I can see why most people go back, although I think next time we will try to find timeshare accomodations that have a beach in front of the hotel which we missed. We especially like it more toward Playa Del Carmen ( any suggestions ?) and would love to stay at Akamal Beach Resort in the future.
I loved the Place
We stayed at the Coral Mar in December 2004 and like some others was skeptical about being on the lagoon side. Well I am glad we stayed there. The staff was great, place was very clean and it was so nice to be able to come home and enjoy the evening at the bar and the pool with the view of cancun and the piece and quite. Will we go back again. There was always a cab out front to take us to the hotel zone and beaches, $85 pecos each way.
The staff was very friendly and helpful. It's not brand new, but it's clean, well maintained and away from the hotel zone, which was really a plus for us. There is a mini-mart next door, but a better one is about a 10 minute walk up the street--if you can stand the heat. We didn't mind paying/taking the taxis, it was actually cheaper for us than renting a car for the week because the fare quoted is for up to 4 passengers, which is a tight squeeze, but can be done. Plus, after two tours, we were ready to relax on site in the pool. As another reviewer wrote, Wal-Mart is nearby, so if you don't want to pay everyday for the restaurant, you can buy your own food and cook--stove-top only. The kitchen is fully stocked with dishes. Although you can end up feeling sold-to quite a bit, I highly recommend the tours they sell on-site. Everything is just for the guests at Coral Mar so you don't have to pick/up or drop/off people from other hotels which can make for a long day at the end of a tour. We did Chichen Itza and Xelha, and I think we actually came out ahead vs arranging everything ourselves or buying from one of the "information" staff at the airport. They timed events throughout the day perfectly so you never felt rushed or worn out. It was a little disappointing not to have the beach nearby, but the facility has a deal with a couple of the hotels for use of their beaches--towels, lockers, etc. If you are really feeling like a hermit, they have a lot of services that they can arrange on site for you--massage, manicure, someone even brought souveniers and set up shop during the last couple of days--she was very nice, not pushy. We also recommend you mail your postcards from there as it's difficult to find places that sell stamps--not even at the airport.
Great way to enjoy Cancun without the craziness of the hotel zone.
Having been to Cancun about 10 times, I was honestly a little skeptical driving up to the Coral Mar. I was used to the huge hotels on the strip and the Coral Mar is on the tip of the island in the lagoon. It is about 1.5 miles to the hotel strip. It took us 20 minutes to walk but we had a baby stroller and 2 senior citizens with us. So, needless to say, we only did that once. We rented a van for a few days and took taxi's the rest of the time. We used the van for Tulum and Xel-Ha; both easy drives and you are on your own schedule. The hotel was immaculate! The staff very friendly and accomodating. You can't swim in the lagoon and there isn't a swim up bar but the pool is nice and the real bar is just a few steps away. Our room was a 2 bedroom suite with a FULL kitchen. It was nice to eat breakfast in the room, although we did eat breakfast in the restaurant twice, and it was nice to come home to a quiet room. All in all we loved it. In hind site the only thing we would change is that we would rent the van for the whole week. The price was about the same as the number of taxi's we took. Also check out the 2 for 1 card on cancuncare. It saved us a good amount. Also, shop at Walmart downtown for groceries and stuff. It's on the downtown bus route.
Coral Mar great for families
We stayed at the Coral Mar from March 28th- April 5th. It is located on the lagoon side of the main strip. You can not swim in the lagoon they sat there is crockadiles in there, but the pool was just fine for us.
You can find many public accesses to the Ocean. ( The flea market next to Fat Tuesdays has a wonderful public beach access) It was wonderful to have a quiet peaceful place to come back to everyday. We rented a car since there were 6 of us traveling. Taxi service only allows 4 people per taxi so this was a more economical choice for us. (You need to be an aggressive driver) Cab rides from Coral Mar to the main strip is $8.50 USD do not pay any more than this. We also took our rental car out to Isla Mujures on the car Ferry. What a beautiful ride. I wont say much about the island everyone should see it atleast once. If you go take the Ferry out of Punta Sams.(cheapest place) But dont fall for the tours go on your own. We had a great time. If you get a chance go to chitzen Itza this will be the last year you can climb up the big pyramid. If you drive take the toll rode it is $18.00 usd each way but it is safe and no speed bumps. Back to the Coral Mar the staff were wonderful. I was happy we waited to book tours until we got there because they were all cheaper through the Coral Mar. Barbra also helped us find the rental car. Our rooms were very spacious and clean. There is no laundry on site but about 1 block away you can have your laundry washed for $7.00 per kilo. We did our shopping at walmart for groceries. I will be going back to the Coral Mar for sure. The staff made it feel like home.
A very nice place
Coral Mar was a very nice place to stay for the week. As mentioned previously, I too was initially a little bummed to be away from the action of the hotel zone, but it really was a blessing in disguise. The hotel zone is readily accessible. It is a hike to the bus stop, about a mile, but the taxi is relatively cheap. We rented a car for the week, so it was never an issue for us. The rooms are very, very clean and have AC. Daily maid service is very well done. The staff is very friendly. The restaurant is also nice, though a tad pricey, about 15-18$ per plate, not including drinks. The food is superb though. The downsides: no laundry on site, being a good ways away from the bus stop (though once there, the bus gets you anywhere). Overall, I would stay there again in a heartbeat.
Great Place
I just returned from Cancun. The trip was last minute and the Coral Mar was all that was available for me via my time-share trading service. I was, at first, disappointed to stay so far from the "action" of the Hotel Zone. Then, I realized how great the staff was, how wonderful the peace and quiet of the lagoon was, and how helpful the travel office was in making arrangements for day trips to Xel Ha, Chichen Itza, and snorkeling. They no longer have the water taxi available, so taxi's are the only way to get out to the strip unless you want to walk (15 minutes) to Kukulcan Blvd. You can't beat the little restaurant on premises for reasonable prices and a good menu of basic mexican fare. I really had a great experience at the Coral Mar and recommend it to anyone who wants to get away and won't miss the pounding night life action of the Hotel Zone.
Coral Mar a quiet place
We stayed at the Coral Mar by using a time share from our Puerto Vallarta timeshare. We thought the rooms were very nice, very roomy, nicely maintained. The faciliaty is not a mega sight, probably only a hundred or so rooms. This is the place to go if you want a very quiet and very secluded vacation. There are no on the premises activites, but there is a very helpful travel office on the grounds. If you want to go anywhere, except the mini mart, you have to take a cab, or walk 1.5 miles to the bus stop, from which you can go almost anywhere. The on site restaurant was adequate but a little limited, and not cheap, but you will find the later true all over Cancun.
One exception to the "isolated" comment. If you want to play golf ($125/round), the Golf Club Cancun is right on the peninsula with you.
It is a very nice course and clubhouse.
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Coral Mar is my timeshare, and I have stayed there 3-4 times. The rooms are great, good service, good view of the bay, and the staff is very helpful. There's a small restaurant on site and the prices are very reasonable. There are, however, 2 downsides. It's on the lagoon, and there's no easy access to the hotel zone (and bus service). If you have 4 or more people, it's more economical to take a taxi to the hotel zone, then catch the bus. For just 2, like my wife and I, it's a better deal to user the Aqua-Taxi. At $3 a trip, it's pricey, but if you buy a week long ticket for $35, it becomes a good deal. And the views of Cancun at night from the water are very romantic. True, you'll do some waiting, because the boat doesn't come around as often as the buses, but if you memorize the schedule, you can plan around it.
I tried staying at another hotel last year, in the hotel zone, for comparison purposes, and was glad to come back to Coral Mar. The staff is friendlier, it's not as crowded, and the prices for drinks and meals are much better. So, the tradeoff for me is worth it.
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Already the alpha pair of Denver's werewolf pack, Kitty and Ben now plan to tie the knot human-style by eloping to Las Vegas. Kitty is looking forward to sipping froufrou drinks by the pool and doing her popular radio show on live television, but her hotel is stocked with werewolf-hating bounty hunters.
Elsewhere on the Strip, an old-school magician might be wielding the real thing; the vampire community is harboring a dark secret; and the irresistible star of a suspicious animal act is determined to seduce Kitty. Sin City has never been so wild, and this werewolf has never had to fight harder to save not only her wedding but her very life.
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Love fantasy books, usually with a strong female character. I also enjoyed just about anything from J.D Robb I am a fan of mysteries as well. I also enjoy funny and quirky novels anything from Molly Harper is a winner in my book. Since listening to audio books is important to me while I travel I also follow certain narrators as well.
"Renewed my Vows in Vegas Right After Reading this!"
Ok, something about the name "Kitty" turned me off this book for about a year, finally I gave into to all the recommendations. I am glad I did. She is funny and so unlucky, it reminds me of Stephanie Plum in Janet Evanovich series, but much much more unlucky. I got hooked quickly and I only have one book left in the series. Each book builds on the last, and average about 7 hours a piece just enough time for Kitty to get herself in trouble and right back out of it again. This is not a deep book but enjoyable just the same. It's light at times, funny, and then serious but not so overwhelming that you can't set it down and come back to it. Its a good light read and the narrator was just perfect for the book, she tells the story in a light enjoyable way, and she has become the voice of Kitty in my mind.
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"A bit chaotic!"
This is a good story but it feels incomplete, like a PART I. The characters are not as developed as her other books. Kitty is still a great main character and this about her trip to Vegas to get married to Ben....add a radio show, her parents, and Vegas chaos intertwined with were-tigers, vampires, bounty hunters and a poker tournament. It just didn't flow as well as the other books but you need to read it because the next book picks up where this left off. It was OK, not great!
"Ok but not the best of the series"
Not the series best
Tantalizing if a bit unsatisfying. The Long Game comes back around to tantalize us with
where the series is taking us in future books. I enjoy the relationship between Kitty and Ben. Being an attorney myself, I like Ben as a coolheaded partner to Kitty's trouble causing curiousity and frankness. This was a nice continuation of their partnership but the actual story line was a little too creepy for my taste.
Any of the number of meetings with Ben's friends in the werewolf bounty hunter convention taking place in Kitty's Vegas hotel. I enjoyed the dialogues between the werewolf pair and their natural sworn frenemies.
Ziegfried and Roy in shapeshifter/vampire Land.
I've been slowly working my way through the series and this is probably my least favorite so far. There are important elements included in the book but somehow the storyline as a whole didn't grab me so I could give it a true thumbs up. Maybe it's the Ziegfried and Roy storyline (I've always found those two a little creepy in real life, and kind of a joke) but I just didn't feel as satisfied at the end as I have with the other books in the series I've finished so far. I really like this series, the main characters, and the narrator always does a great job. Looking forward to getting more credits to spend on the 2 books I think I've missed.
"Great werewolf yarn"
I really like the Kitty Norville series. The writing is terrific. And you can't go wrong with Marguerite Gavin as narrator. She has a great voice!
"Really weak in comparison to the previous novels."
Struggled to finish it because everything was merely hinted at, but not explored fully. There was much less character building than I like to see. Honestly could've been a short story with the lack of action taken out.
"LOVE Kitty and her adventures!!"
LOVE Kitty's adventures and this one definitely did not disappoint. Story took full advantage of all Vegas has to offer, shows, gambling, restaurants, themed hotels, conventions and of course wedding chapels! It was fun to see where she would go next in "sin city"..
"Kitty Comes Back Strong"
Truth be told, I had given up on Kitty.Spending several hours with her sitting in a cabin in the woods while complaining about writers block and her new late night talk show rival didn't do much for me. But, despite what others have said, I like this book a lot. There is the humor of a Las Vegas wedding and plenty of new mysterious characters. Does that magician really make people disappear in his spooky box? Are those Bengal tigers in the animal show what they seem to be? Who is more scary-- the head vampire of Las Vegas or those people attending the gun show at Kitty's hotel? This book held my interest from start to finish.
I Love a great supernatural tale, a Love story, PNR, a Cool Mystery and Most Sci-Fi....if there are vampires, weres or witches in it, that's a plus! Basically I am a 40+ y/o young at heart woman rediscovering the wonderful world of books and am now addicted! Lol I LOVE AUDIBLE!!!!!
"Good story!"
I would recommend this entire series to my friends, Kitty is a great heroine, she's funny, smart and a genuinely nice person...she cant help it if someones alway trying to kill her....lol
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when Kitty and Ben finally get married....I was happy for her...nothing comes easy for Kitty...she deserves a happy ending!
Maybe...but I didn't.....lol
I love this series and am happy it was on sale....I bought all of them...and cant wait to read them all....Kitty is a very likeable MC....give this series a try....I highly recommend it!!!
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"What happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas?"
In this series, the performance take over and the story simply flows. You can get lost in the whole thing. I great vacation series.... as you lie at the pool, close you eyes, and venture off into a reality created that seems totally plausible.
Kitty & Ben at the drive through Elvis wedding chapel was precious. There were moments when I laughed and moments when I nearly cried. Love the emotion that Ms. Gavin puts into the performance.
There were moments that definitely were emotional in this story. Afterall, there is supposed to be a wedding!
"Give the Girl(s) a Hand!"
Ms Vaughn is an entertaining story teller and Ms Gavin a skilled narrator. Couple that with Kitty, the speaks her own mind werewolf who does it with conviction, determination, honesty and compassion; one who is never looking for trouble but never turns away when it finds her... well you've got entertainment with substance, character and cheeky style. This whole series remained true to these qualities without flagging. This installment is no exception. I enjoyed every page and I think you will too. I've read all nine plus the "Kitty's Greatest Hits" (listed as 9.5) and can recommend every one. Ms Vaughn, I hope there are more to come.
A story with a vulnerable but strong heroin, well thought out plot, and clear character delevopment.
Ms Gavin is a talented narrator which never left me wondering which character was speaking. Her interpretation of the characters added a 3-D color for me. She aids the story telling instead of becoming an obstacle or distraction. I wish she were narrating more books. I am more inclined to buy and listen to books which lists her as the narrator.
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When I returned home from Jack's karate lesson, Sweetie told me I needed to check the toilet in the guest bathroom. It sounded like it was constantly running. I'd just replaced the valve in the master a couple weeks ago, so I figured it must be time to replace the other one. BUT, when I popped the tank open, I realized the sound was not coming from the toilet, but from a couple feet to the right... in the bathtub... but there was no water dripping. Uh-oh.
I could hear something inside the wall. Note: This phenomenon, is generally what we like to call in the homeowner business, "bad news". Rarely, do noises in the walls turn out to be the shifting of gold doubloons sliding off a big bundle $20 bills onto a pile of 30 year old Apple Computer stock. No, it usually means you are going to spend money, lots of it. It is, however, a perfect opportunity to practice up on your curse words.
With the shower valve opening too small, I couldn't see into the wall, but I could hear water spraying. With the crud-circle buildup around the valve cover as a guide, I cut the hole larger with a rotary tool. The fumes and dust of cutting fiberglass were pretty strong, so I opened a window, turned on the exhaust fan, and slipped into the manly-pink 3M Professional Multi-Purpose Respirator I'd bought for attic work.
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The leak wasn't in the valve. It was about 8" to the right. I couldn't see directly, but I could see water droplets beading up along the bottom of a 1/2" copper pipe. I could feel a mist and wet insulation when I stuck my fingers in the new hole.
|I don't see any hidden treasure either.
Just like plumbers have done for hundreds of years, I stuck my smartphone up to the hole and took a flash photo for a better look.
Fact: This age-old smartphone trick is believed to first been used in Boston, circa 1771.
- The More You Know
I could now see the leak. How the heck to fix this? There's a fine mist of water spraying, away from me, out the back of a 90 degree elbow, behind the wall of a one-piece shower / tub unit. Sure, this yellowing, beat-up old tub is on the eventual replace list, but there's no time or money for that now. I surely can't carve a hole through it and shut down one of our bathing locations.
|The culprit.
I checked the other side of the wall, our master bathroom. Now folks, correct me if I'm wrong, but when you press on a wall, it shouldn't bend right? Even if it's over an absolutely hideous 1970's gold marbled counter top?
|Wasn't there a bending wall scene in Poltergeist?
The side piece of the back splash (side splash (?)) is a separate piece. I figured I could cut the caulk, remove it, cut a hole in the drywall behind it, and if the DIY gods smiled upon me this day, quickly repair the issue.
Of course, that was before I simply plunged my knife through the caulk and spongy, wet drywall with ease. I slid the blade through the wall, like it was oatmeal.
|This is not the work of a Sheetrock saw, just a simple pocketknife blade.
Fan-freaking-tastic! My Facebook followers have already seen my happy face, bright-eyed with the magical wonder that is a handful of sopping insulation and the joy of beholding of drywall unable to hold its structural integrity. It's a face from the musty, recognizable smell, the smell of my weekend evaporating and my wallet flying open.
|Can't you just see the joy on my face?
With the wall open, and the insulation out of the way, I was greeted by a effervescent mist of water, steadily wetting the inside of our walls and soaking the floor of the cavity.
|Cool mist.
I could feel a J-nail holding the pipe, tight against the 2 x 4 cross-member that was there simply to secure the plumbing. The wood was blocking any hope of repair, so it got hacked out with a Reciprocating Saw.
Since we still had a load of laundry on rinse cycle, I didn't want to kill the water to the house quite yet. A gob of duct tape (the crowning achievement of modern civilization) and did a hasty wrap job, keeping the water from spraying in my face. A bucket placed below, began to collect the dripping water.
The bucket filled in 20 minutes. I figure there was at least 5 hours of leaking water so there is a minimum of 15 buckets of water loose in the cavity. Spec-freaking-tacular!
|At least it was a small bucket.
A few years ago, I'd bought a Bernzomatic Trigger Start Torch kit. I use the case to keep all manner of plumbing stuff in one place. I lugged it into the bathroom to see what I had to work with.
|Sure it's a nice torch kit, but can you take your eyes off that delicious 1970's counter top?
After shutting water off to the whole house, I used a Mini Tubing Cutter from my kit to slice the section out. These are handy little tools. They simply slide over the pipe and twist around it. You tighten the knob every few rotations, which drives the cutting wheel deeper into the pipe, until it finally snaps off, clean and straight.
It's a handy little gadget. This one really needs a replacement cutter wheel, but it made the two cuts.
Next up! Off to the friendly neighborhood hardware store to buy some copper.
This is running long, so I'll break it off here and tackle the repair next time. The bathroom window is open, there's a fan down in the wall and another one on the counter top. This mess needs to get dried out before the wall can be sealed up.blog comments powered by Disqus


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Her current techniques include hand embossed metals (especially copper), assemblages, and mixed media paintings using various combinations of oil and gouache paint, pigment inks, acrylics, alcohol-based inks, assorted fibers, fabrics and other textural elements on canvas and tea or coffee dyed printmaking paper. She most often works with Animal and American Indian motifs, using realistic and contemporary-primitive styles. She is also a published writer.
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My name is Richard and I am from New York City, I traveled to Johannesburg in August of this year, 2013. Traveling with a tour group we went to Cape Town and on some safaris also through out South Africa.
The history of Johannesburg was fascinating to me. I thought I understood South Africa but once there I was surprised at how different the city was to me. Being an experienced traveler and having been to a few rural areas in Rio Brazil and Mumbai India I found the people in Soweto to be by far the friendliest people I have met as of yet. The small children in school, the kids playing in the streets and the vendors we spoke with.
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Do we need another fairy tale anthology? Are there any Grimm tales we haven't heard already? The answer, my friends, is yes on both counts. This book is a great addition to your fairy tale library-take it from someone who has enthusiastically surveyed volume after volume of fairy stories and folk tales. Fairy Tales from the Brothers Grimm is compiled and edited by fantasy master Philip Pullman, who stays true to the storytelling tradition with his narrative style. His pithy, conversational tone feels exactly like a fairy tale should-as though the storyteller was sitting right next to you. The anthology includes beloved favorites, such as Hansel and Gretel, but also the lesser-known tales, like Godfather Death and Lady Heinz. If you've finished all of the fairy tale collections out there, this is a great book to turn to-I bet you'll find a story you hadn't heard before.
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I recently saw a recipe for peach, chicken, and pepper jack quesadillas with honey-lime sour cream on Gimme Some Oven's site that looked simply a-MAZE-ing. I've tried a number of Ali's recipes and have never been disappointed, plus I just happened to have all the ingredients in my house (except the jalapenos), so I made it that very night. And it tasted just as delicious as it looked! A perfect combo of spicy and sweet, it's the ideal summer meal. Because it's so simple and delicious, this recipe fast became a staple meal in our house, especially I'm alone for dinner. Since that first quesadilla, I've made sure to grab a jalapeno to add subsequent quesadillas, and I'm so glad I did. The jalapeno really enhances the flavor of the quesadilla, giving it just a bit of "umph". If you're concerned about the amount spice (don't worry, I'm a pansy too), simply remove the seeds of the jalapeno before dicing (most of the heat is in the seeds) (oh, and make sure you wash your hands thoroughly after seeding and dicing the jalapeno, especially if you're going to be giving food to your starving baby with the hollow leg immediately after).
Each time I make this recipe, I tend to change it up a bit, depending on what I do or do not have on hand. I typically use pepper jack cheese instead of Monterey Jack because that's what is usually in our fridge. Also I didn't read the recipe closely enough to realize Ali uses Monterey Jack. I also add red onion–for some reason thought the recipe called for red onion, which it doesn't. It's yummy without, but feel free to get a little wild and crazy and throw some in to experiment (I really should start paying more attention to recipes). I've also used plain yogurt when I was out of sour cream (not because I didn't read the recipe thoroughly).
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The team measured the characteristic temperature for the Kondo effect in graphene with vacancies to be as high as 90 Kelvin, which is comparable to that seen in metals with very high electron densities. Moreover the Kondo temperature can be tuned by the voltage on an electrical gate, an effect not seen in metals. They theorize that the same unusual properties of that result in graphene's electrons acting as if they have no mass also make them interact very strongly with certain kinds of impurities, such as vacancies, leading to a strong Kondo effect at a relatively high temperature.
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With the help of his beloved wife, Georgette, the finished '58 was christened "8 Cents" because of its Penny color and the model year, and with that; the career of this veteran car builder has come full circle. A student of Lowrider Magazine since he was 16, taking influence from car clubs like Premier, Lifestyle, and Southside, as well as builders like Lowrider veteran Robert Espinoza, Johnny's success in the automobile customization field leaves him with much to be thankful for. "I'll be honest with you, God's been good to me, I have really conquered so much in my life already, and I'm lucky to have a certain talent," Johnny says humbly. After trying three times unsuccessfully to leave the Chevy dealership he worked at to open his own shop, things finally worked out for this master builder. "I decided I was going to leave all of this in God's hands and if he wanted me to go into business, than it would start to work," he says. Though he felt pressure to move to an area like the West Coast that would give him more business, he never strayed from his home in Monetta, and is proud to be a beacon of Lowriding within the region. With his amazingly supportive wife, Georgette ("I'll see a car on Craigslist and an hour later, she'll be riding with me to another state to check it out") and his daughter, Haley, and son and future-Lowrider, Josh, by his side, there isn't much more out of life that Johnny could wish for. Except of course, a Lowrider cover feature to call his own. "For me to get a cover, it's unbelievable; it's like my dream come true. Ever since I began lowering cars as a teenager and reading the magazine, I've pushed myself to become a better builder." Johnny has already taken several first place trophies at a show in Tampa with "8 Cents" and he is well on his way to Dallas to qualify for this year's Supershow. Though his road in Lowriding has certainly been a long one, it has, in true Lowrider fashion, been well worth the ride. "Just follow your dreams, if you want it, you can have it; you just have to work hard for it," Johnny says with a youthful enthusiasm. Giving thanks to God, his wife and kids, John Kennedy, Ted Wells, Andy Lodi, Fonzy, the crew at Supreme Plating, and Redman's of Augusta, Georgia, Johnny can't wait for the world to see his latest pride and joy. No matter how much time and money Johnny has put into the build of his '58 Impala Convertible, he can rest assured that in the eyes of all who read Lowrider Magazine, "8 Cents" will forever remain priceless.
Vehicle: 1958 Chevy Impala Convertible
Owner: Johnny Salters
Location: Monetta, SC
Engine: Johnny installed a Crate 350 with a Turbo 350 Transmission, Matson Radiator, Street Performance Pulleys, Street Performance parts, which were fully chromed by Supreme Plating in Inglewood, CA.
Paint: Basecoat Clear Coat PPG Factory Sierra Gold, painted by Johnny at his shop, Salters Custom Paint and Body in Monetta, SC. Murals by Fonzy.
Interior: A Cars, Inc. kit with a Dakota Digital Dash was installed by Redman's of Augusta, Georgia.
Suspension: Johnny installed an ABS 4 wheel disc brake system, and used a stock suspension which was molded and extended. All of the chrome was done by Supreme Plating in Inglewood and the engraving came courtesy of David the Engraver.
Stereo: Johnny installed two JL Audio Amps, two JL Audio C5 5-¼" mids, Kenwood headunit, and two Pioneer 10-inch subs.
Wheels: 13x7 Zenith 72 Spoke, engraved by David the Engraver.
Tires: 5.20s
Original Accessories: Continental Kit, cruiser skirts, Trail Master Spotlamps, compass, Autronic eye, Wonderbar radio, floor mats, power windows, power vents, and power seats.


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After 151 years, the original Henry Rifle holds its value like few other things. The recent sale of a first model Henry Rifle brought an astonishing $207,000. Now you can have a limited edition line-by-line modern day Deluxe Engraved Original Henry rifle for your collection.
Benjamin Tyler Henry designed the original in 1860 and went into production in the depths of the Civil War. Of that original run, only 14,000 were made and very few remain. Genuine engraved Henrys from the early years are rare finds and highly prized by knowledgeable collectors. The majority of Henry Rifles were made with a distinctive brass frame which was often personalized by master engravers with the owner's name and graceful tracery designs of the era.
Like the original Henrys of the 1860s, the Deluxe Engraved edition we offer today is already a genuine piece of American history. This rifle is a faithful line-by-line copy of the fabled Original is one reason. The sheer elegance of the piece is another. Using existing photos of those historic patterns, our artisans have replicated a distinctive scroll design which at the time was an evolution to both greater detail and fuller coverage engraving. They copy the original pattern, engrave the receiver to depth, and hand chase the scroll to add bright cuts and detail to this beautiful embellishment. And the fact that it starts out rare – only 1,000 will be made – means its value should only increase as time goes on.
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Congributing Factors to Overweight and Obesity
Information provided by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Is there a quick answer to the question, "what contributes to overweight and obesity?"
The obesity epidemic covered on TV and in the newspapers did not occur overnight. Obesity and overweight are chronic conditions. Overall there are a variety of factors that play a role in obesity. This makes it a complex health issue to address. This section will address how behavior, environment, and genetic factors may have an effect in causing people to be overweight and obese.
Adapted from U.S. Surgeon General's Call to Action to Prevent and Decrease Overweight and Obesity, 2001
Overweight and obesity are a result of energy imbalance over a long period of time. The cause of energy imbalance for each individual may be due to a combination of several factors. Individual behaviors, environmental factors, and genetics all contribute to the complexity of the obesity epidemic.
When the calories consumed is not equal to the number of calories used.
scaleEnergy balance is like a scale.When calories consumed are greater than calories used weight gain results
Weight Gain: Calories Consumed > Calories Used
Weight Loss: Calories Consumed
No Weight Change: Calories Consumed = Calories Used
Genetics and the environment may increase the risk of personal weight gain. However, the choices a person makes in eating and physical activity also contributes to overweight and obesity. Behavior can increase a person's risk for gaining weight.
Looking back at the energy balance scale, weight gain is a result of extra calorie consumption, decreased calories used (reduced physical activity) or both. Personal choices concerning calorie consumption and physical activity can lead to energy imbalance.
In America, a changing environment has broadened food options and eating habits. Grocery stores stock their shelves with a greater selection of products. Pre-packaged foods, fast food restaurants, and soft drinks are also more accessible. While such foods are fast and convenient they also tend to be high in fat, sugar, and calories. Choosing many foods from these areas may contribute to an excessive calorie intake. Some foods are marketed as healthy, low fat, or fat-free, but may contain more calories than the fat containing food they are designed to replace. It is important to read food labels for nutritional information and to eat in moderation.
Portion size has also increased. People may be eating more during a meal or snack because of larger portion sizes. This results in increased calorie consumption. If the body does not burn off the extra calories consumed from larger portions, fast food, or soft drinks, weight gain can occur.
Choosing a variety of healthy foods in the correct portion sizes is helpful for achieving and maintaining a healthy weight. The Dietary Guidelines for Americans is a good resource to help people guide their dietary habits.
Our bodies need calories for daily functions such as breathing, digestion, and daily activities. Weight gain occurs when calories consumed exceed this need. Physical activity plays a key role in energy balance because it uses up calories consumed.
Physical activity is any bodily movement produced by skeletal muscles that results in an expenditure of energy with a range of activities such as:
Regular physical activity is good for overall health. Physical activity decreases the risk for colon cancer, diabetes, and high blood pressure. It also helps to control weight, contributes to healthy bones, muscles, and joints; reduces falls among the elderly; and helps to relieve the pain of arthritis. Physical activity does not have to be strenuous to be beneficial. Moderate physical activity, such as 30 minutes of brisk walking five or more times a week, also has health benefits.
Despite all the benefits of being physically active, most Americans are sedentary. Technology has created many time and labor saving products. Some examples include cars, elevators, computers, dishwashers, and televisions. Cars are used to run short distance errands instead of people walking or riding a bicycle. As a result, these recent lifestyle changes have reduced the overall amount of energy expended in our daily lives. According to the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System, in 2000 more than 26% of adults reported no leisure time physical activity.
The belief that physical activity is limited to exercise or sports, may keep people from being active. Another myth is that physical activity must be vigorous to achieve health benefits. Physical activity is any bodily movement that results in an expenditure of energy. Moderate-intensity activities such as household chores, gardening, and walking can also provide health benefits. Confidence in one's ability to be active will help people make choices to adopt a physically active lifestyle.
People may make decisions based on their environment or community. For example, a person may choose not to walk to the store or to work because of a lack of sidewalks. Communities, homes, and workplaces can all influence people's health decisions. Because of this influence, it is important to create environments in these locations that make it easier to engage in physical activity and to eat a healthy diet. The Surgeon General's Call to Action to Prevent and Decrease Overweight and Obesity 2001 identified action steps for several locations that may help prevent and decrease obesity and overweight. Below are some examples of these steps.
How do genes affect obesity?
Science shows that genetics plays a role in obesity. Genes can directly cause obesity in disorders such as Bardet-Biedl syndrome and Prader-Willi syndrome.
However genes do not always predict future health. Genes and behavior may both be needed for a person to be overweight. In some cases multiple genes may increase one's susceptibility for obesity and require outside factors; such as abundant food supply or little physical activity.
Diseases and Drugs
Some illnesses may lead to obesity or weight gain. These may include Cushing's disease, and polycystic ovary syndrome. Drugs such as steroids and some antidepressants may also cause weight gain.
A doctor is the best source to tell you whether illnesses, medications, or psychological factors are contributing to weight gain or making weight loss hard.
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Local emergency manager earns distinction
by Bradley Hartsell
Newnan's Jenny Raspberry was recently recognized as a Certified Emergency Manager, one of just 75 worldwide to earn the distinction so far this year.
Raspberry's new designation is the highest honor of achievement available from the International Association of Emergency Managers (IAEM). The association promotes emergency management by representing professionals whose goals are saving lives and protecting property and the environment during emergencies and disasters. IAEM includes more than 5,000 emergency managers currently.
Raspberry received her distinction during a recent review meeting in which a panel scrutinized the qualifications emergency managers must meet, including assisting in a natural disaster or playing an integral role in a disaster exercise.
In 2011, Raspberry participated in Coweta's Southern Heat, a three-day exercise to prepare the community in the event of a terrorist event.
Raspberry lives in Newnan but currently works for District 4 in LaGrange.
While completing certification, working full-time in LaGrange and being a mom, Raspberry is also working on a master's in emergency management from Jacksonville State. She graduates in August.
Raspberry signed up for a community emergency response team being offered in Peachtree City about six years ago.
Her interest grew into a passion, and soon after, Raspberry challenged herself at the highest level with IAEM's Certified Emergency Manager designation.
With the sharp eye Raspberry developed to rise as highly as she has, she says Coweta is ahead of many other counties with it comes to emergency preparedness.
"I'm very proud to live in Coweta. I grew up here, raised my kids here," Raspberry said. "I think we have a very good emergency infrastructure and response."


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Allegations of Significant Adverse Reactions
Under TSCA Section 8(c), companies can be required to record, retain and in some cases report "allegations of significant adverse reactions" to any substance/mixture that they produce, import, process, or distribute. EPA's TSCA Section 8(c) rule requires producers, importers, and certain processors of chemical substances and mixtures to keep records concerning significant adverse reaction allegations and report those records to EPA upon notice in the Federal Register or upon notice by letter. The TSCA Section 8(c) rule also provides a mechanism to identify previously unknown chemical hazards in that it may reveal patterns of adverse effects which otherwise may not be otherwise noticed or detected. Further information available under 40 CFR Part 717.
An "Allegation" is defined as "a statement, made without formal proof or regard for evidence, that a chemical substance or mixture that a chemical substance or mixture has caused a significant adverse reaction to health or the environment."
"Significant adverse reactions" are defined as "reactions that may indicate a substantial impairment of normal activities, or long lasting or irreversible damage to health or the environment."Any person can make a written or verbal allegation. Verbal allegations must be transcribed either by the company or the individual making the allegation (if transcribed by the individual, they must be signed). To be recordable, allegations must implicate a substance that caused the reaction by naming either the specific substance, a mixture or article containing the substance, or a company process in which substances are involved, or identifying a discharge from a site of manufacture, processing, or distribution of the substance.
Examples of significant adverse reactions include:
- long-lasting or irreversible damage to human health
- partial or complete impairment of bodily functions
- impairment of normal activity by all/most persons exposed at one time/each time an individual is exposed
- gradual or sudden changes to animal or plant life in a given geographic area
- abnormal numbers of deaths/changes in behavior or distribution of organisms
- long lasting or irreversible contamination of the physical environment
Allegations that are "exempt" from the requirements of the TSCA Section 8(c) rule include:
- those alleging "known human effects"
- allegations involving adverse reactions to the environment if the alleged cause can be directly attributable to an incident of environmental contamination that has already been reported to the U.S. Government under any applicable authority
- anonymous allegations
TSCA Section 8(c) records must be kept at a company's headquarters or at a site central to their chemical operations. The record must contain the following information:
- the original allegation as received
- an abstract of the allegation
- the results of any self-initiated investigation regarding the allegation
- copies of any further required information regarding the allegations (e.g., copies of any reports required to be made to the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration)
TSCA Section 8(c) records must be retrievable by the alleged cause of
the reaction (i.e., specific chemical identity, mixture, article company
process or operation, or site emission, effluent, or discharge).
An allegation made by an employee must be kept by the company for 30 years by the company while all other allegations (e.g., those made by plant site neighbors or customers) must be kept by the company for 5 years.


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Speaker John Boehner defended the House's repeated efforts to disrupt Obamacare yesterday at the Capitol:
"Our job is to protect the American people," Boehner said. He says that as a result of the House's opposition to Obamacare, the president has had to change the bill seven times.
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U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton warned Thursday about a new effort by oppressive governments to "re-Sovietize" much of Eastern Europe and Central Asia, taking particular aim at Russia for its crackdown on democracy and human rights groups just hours ahead of critical talks with that country's foreign minister.
Clinton's meeting with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov will focus on the violence in Syria. They'll be joined in Ireland's capital by the U.N. mediator for the Arab country, Lakhdar Brahimi, in a three-way attempt to breathe new life into diplomatic efforts to stem the violence.
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Carbon County experienced a negative 3.3 percent non-farm employment expansion rate in May.
In addition, the latest data compiled by the Utah Department of Workforce Services indicate that Carbon's jobless rate registered at 4.8 percent last month, with 484 residents classifed as unemploymed.
Carbon County's labor force totals 10,162.
At the state level, the department of workforce services estimated Utah's non-farm wage and salaried job growth between May 2008 and 2007 at 1.4 percent.
The Utah economy created approximately 17,900 jobs during the last year, raising total wage and salary employment statewide to 1,268,200.
The state's second primary indicator of labor market conditions, the seasonally adjusted unemployment rate, measured at 3.2 percent in May.
Approximately 44,000 Utahns were considered unemployed in May 2008 compared against 35,000 last year.
At the national level, the United States' unemployment rate increased by one-half of a percentage point to reach the 5.5 percent jobless mark.
"The pace of slowing in the Utah employment picture intensified this month," noted DWS representative Mark Knold. "Job losses in the construction sector are the primary reason for the rapid deceleration. While there remain areas of Utah's economy still looking for and embracing new workers - like information technology, life science and health care companies - the national credit and mortgage predicament has translated into the slowest new home building market in Utah in almost 30 years."
Numerous construction companies routinely lay off employees during the winter months when the workload naturally slackens.
"So the housing slowdown that began last fall wasn't fully exposed until now," explained the DWS economist. "The number of new homes permitted this year to date is so low that Utah is not seeing the spring rehiring surge that normally occurs. Therefore, the anticipated employment contrast for this year is now becoming more pronounced as those workers are missing from this year's springtime payrolls."
The majority of Utah's industrial sectors continued to post job gains in the past year, pointed out the department of workforce services.
But a weakening trend has started to emerge, signaling that the overall Utah employment picture will decline further before it begins to rebound.
For example, manufacturing is showing signs relative to the weakening state of the national economy, indicated the department of workforce services.
Layoffs are picking up and the industry is feeling the stress of financially strained consumers as well as high energy and transportation costs.
Nationally, the weak U.S. dollar against foreign currencies has been a boost for manufacturing exports. But Utah's manufacturing makeup is not strongly built around international sales.
Therefore, the lower dollar does not offer a positive counter for Utah manufacturers, indicated the DWS economist.
Consumer spending power is being squeezed in Carbon County, across Utah and at locations throughout the nation by climbing inflation fueled by the rising price of gasoline and food, continued the DWS economist.
The combined factors have put a damper upon Utah consumer spending. Therefore, the strong employment gains of the past year in the trade, transportation and utilities sector are diminishing.
Utah's dynamic retail trade expansion of the last three years was fueled by family formations and the housing boom.
But the recent slowing trends indicate that the dynamic has hit a wall and, as time progresses, the year-over employment gap statewide will lessen.
In addition, Utah's transportation sector is feeling the pain of higher fuel prices. Trucking employment is down compared to a year ago and the airline industry is facing a price spiraling environment.
Railroad employment across Utah is also registering below last year's level.
But the construction industry represents the main drain on the Utah economy.
Construction reported the loss of 7,600 jobs during the last 12 months and the department of workforce services expects the industry's employment level to decline further.
The education and health care components remain the stalwarts of Utah's economy.
Government institutions administer the majority of the state's education and student counts drive up the need for teachers.
The health care industry remains in a consistent growth mode statewide.
"Booms don't last forever, but the one in this industry sure has been long and substantial," concluded the DWS economist.


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An interview containing exclusive backstage footage of Joseph Calleja's July 3 performance at the Royal Opera House in London will be shown on timesofmalta.com tomorrow.
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First Reading: Leviticus 13:1-2, 44-46
1 And the Lord spoke to Moses and Aaron, saying:
2 The man in whose skin or flesh shalt arise a different colour or a blister, or as it were something shining, that is, the stroke of the leprosy, shall be brought to Aaron the priest, or any one of his sons.
44 Now whosoever shall be defiled with the leprosy, and is separated by the judgment of the priest,
45 Shall have his clothes hanging loose, his head bare, his mouth covered with a cloth, and he shall cry out that he is defiled and unclean.
46 All the time that he is a leper and unclean, he shall dwell alone without the camp.
Psalm: Psalms 32:1-2, 5, 11
1 A psalm for David. Rejoice in the Lord, O ye just: praise becometh the upright.
2 Give praise to the Lord on the harp; sing to him with the psaltery, the instrument of ten strings.
5 He loveth mercy and judgment; the earth is full of the mercy of the Lord.
11 But the counsel of the Lord standeth for ever: the thoughts of his heart to all generations.
Second Reading: 1 Corinthians 10:31-11:1
31 Therefore, whether you eat or drink, or whatsoever else you do, do all to the glory of God.
32 Be without offence to the Jews, and to the Gentiles, and to the church of God:
33 As I also in all things please all men, not seeking that which is profitable to myself, but to many, that may be saved.
1 Be ye followers of me, as I also am of Christ.
Gospel: Mark 1:40-45
40 And there came a leper to him, beseeching him, and kneeling down said to him: If thou wilt, thou canst make me clean.
41 And Jesus having compassion on him, stretched forth his hand; and touching him, saith to him: I will. Be thou made clean.
42 And when he had spoken, immediately the leprosy departed from him, and he was made clean.
43 And he strictly charged him, and forthwith sent him away.
44 And he saith to him: See thou tell no one; but go, shew thyself to the high priest, and offer for thy cleansing the things that Moses commanded, for a testimony to them.
45 But he being gone out, began to publish and to blaze abroad the word: so that he could not openly go into the city, but was without in desert places: and they flocked to him from all sides.
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iReport: The best of PolandFrom stunning light shows to the natural wonders of the country, take a look at your best shots from Poland.
Police plan peaceful tournamentFootball fans from across Europe will soon be traveling to Poland, but so, too, will police officers from each nation.
From Solidarity to super yachtsDuring the 1970s and '80s it was said that what happened in Gdansk moved the world. Now its just trying to stay afloat.
Sacred salesOnce just a cassock, a cross and a chalice was all that was needed to equip a church, now the world of liturgical accessories is a big business.
Why would Poland want the Euro?Poland's Finance Minister, Jan Vincent-Rostowski explains that the Euro could be the country's currency in the future.
'Fracking' potentialPoland may be sitting on a vast, but controversial, natural resource that could make it energy independent.
Polish pony uniting EuropeA small Polish wild horse that was used in Nazi experiments has become the center of wetland regeneration efforts across Europe.
Poland in numbersHow many bison roam free in Poland and what percentage of the population are Catholic? All will be revealed.
Test your Poland knowledgeHow did the zloty, the unit of Polish currency, get its name? Find out in our quiz.
Transforming Polish foodTo create the future of Polish cuisine, chef Wojciech Amaro looked to the 16th century for inspiration.
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Quotes and Sayings about Integrity
Whoever is careless with the truth in small matters cannot be trusted with important matters.
– Albert Einstein
Integrity is doing the right thing, even when no one is watching.
– C.S. Lewis
Supporting the truth, even when it is unpopular, shows the capacity for honesty and integrity.
Leave your pride behind and firmly stick to your dignity and integrity.
Real integrity is doing the right thing, knowing that nobody's going to know whether you did it or not.
– Oprah Winfrey
No one will question your integrity if your integrity is not questionable.
– Nathaniel Bronner Jr
Quality means doing it right when no one is looking.
– Henry Ford
Integrity is the heart of character, don't lose it.
Living with integrity means: Not settling for less than what you know you deserve in your relationships. Asking for what you want and need from others. Speaking your truth, even though it might create conflict or tension. Behaving in ways that are in harmony with your personal values. Making choices based on what you believe, and not what others believe.
– Barbara De Angelis
There is no better test of a man's integrity than his behavior when he is wrong.
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Discussion with Michael Cody and Julian Bond
Presented by the School of Law, the Center for the Study of Race and Law, the School of Continuing and Professional Studies, and the Black Law Students Association
Date:Tuesday, January 31, 2012
Location:Caplin Pavilion, University of Virginia School of Law
5:30-7:30, Reception to follow
5:30 p.m. Candlelight Vigil
Members of the Black Law Students Assocation (BLSA) will read King's "I Have a Dream" speech.
6:00 p.m. Discussion
Michael Cody (Law '61) and Julian Bond (Professor, Corcoran Department of History) will discuss the events of April 3 and 4, 1968, when Martin Luther King, Jr. was assassinated in Memphis. Professor Kim Forde-Mazrui will moderate.
Michael Cody
W.J. Michael Cody (Law '61) began his practice at the law firm of Burch, Porter & Johnson in 1961 and, except for his years in public service, has been with the firm since that time. The firm represented Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.during the Memphis sanitation worker's march in 1968. Members of the firm were in court on behalf of Dr. King when they received word that Dr. King has been assassinated at the Lorraine Motel on the south end of downtown. Mr. Cody's account of his firm's involvement with these events can be reviewed here.
Julian Bond
From his college days as a founder of the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC) to his Chairmanship of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) (1998 – 2010), Julian Bond has been an active participant in the movements for civil rights, economic justice, and peace, and an aggressive spokesman for the disinherited. As an activist who has faced jail for his convictions, as a veteran of more than twenty years of service in the Georgia General Assembly, as a writer, teacher, and lecturer, Bond has been on the cutting edge of social change since he was a college student leading sit-in demonstrations in Atlanta in 1960.
*Watch the video footage of this event here.*