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Before signing on the dotted line to buy that plush leather sofa that beckons from a corner of the furniture store with its heady, earthy scents, brush up on the leather used to cover it, as some just aren't worth the money. A good quality leather sofa is an investment that you can hand down to your children, unless its life is cut short because of inferior quality or craftsmanship.
The Part of the Hide
The quality of the leather is defined by the part of the hide from which it comes. The highest quality and most expensive leather is full-grain with its natural scars, scratches or appearance. Top-grain leather has had its topmost layer shaved or sanded for a high-quality hide that is also long lasting. Genuine or corrected leather comes from the bottom of the hide and has no graining -- the type of leather that covers the lower-priced sofas. The leather markings are stamped into the hide, creating a semblance of full grain without actually being the more expensive variety. The finish is smooth or rough, depending on the fabrication.
Leather Finishes
Unfinished leather actually does have a finish applied as a dye used for its color that produces a glorious sheen. Aniline dye is the only addition to the hide, applied without a protective coating. The fabric is supple and the dye penetrates down to the base of the hide, yielding a richly colored piece of leather cut from a high-quality hide. But unfinished leather scratches, stains and fades with ultraviolet exposure. Finished leather entails treatment with a aniline dye and a breathable glossy or matte coating. Hides of lesser quality use this secondary layer of pigmentation for a heartier, resistant-to-staining couch that doesn't fade as easily. Finished leather couches cost less, and offer a more kid- and pet-friendly option than unfinished leather.
Bonded Leather
Bonded leather isn't leather at all, as it's closer to a composite wood material. Leather scraps are reconstituted into a sheet, coated with a bonding agent and applied to a cloth base before being stamped and made to look like hides of leather. Many manufacturers cover the front of a sofa with real leather and use a matching bonded leather for the sections you don't see. Price determines the quality you can expect.
Other Considerations
For a longer-lasting sofa, choose one built on a hardwood frame, not softwood. Lift the sofa and examine the underside to evaluate its construction strength. If the sofa is a recliner, check that metal braces are used on the mechanism. Touch the arm rest thoroughly to check the depth of padding. Do the same with the seat back. Lift the cushions and examine the fabrication between the seat and the frame. Check the welting if the cushions are separate to verify they are sewn well. Examine the floor model carefully for wear and tear, as it is reflective of your sofa after it's been broken in. To extend the life of your leather sofa, regularly apply a conditioning agent meant for the type of leather and finish.
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CF Kickoff Party - Saturday at Kippy's!
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Join the entire Cyclone Fanatic team this Saturday at Kippy's Place in Elkhart for our inagural football kickoff party featuring live music, food, drinks and more!
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The Considerate Constructors Scheme is a non-profit-making, independent organisation founded in 1997 by the construction industry to improve its image.
Construction sites, companies and suppliers voluntarily register with the Scheme and agree to abide by the Code of Considerate Practice, designed to encourage best practice beyond statutory requirements. For more information on the Code, please click here.
The Scheme is concerned about any area of construction activity that may have a direct or indirect impact on the image of the industry as a whole. The main areas of concern fall into three categories: the general public, the workforce and the environment.
Click here to find out about the three types of registration with the Scheme
The construction industry has a huge impact on all our lives, with most construction work taking place in sensitive locations. If all construction sites and companies presented an image of competent management, efficiency, awareness of environmental issues and above all neighbourliness, then they would become a positive advertisement, not just for themselves but for the industry as a whole.
The Code of Considerate Practice commits those sites, companies and suppliers registered with the Scheme to care about appearance, respect the community, protect the environment, secure everyone's safety and value their workforce.
Construction sites, companies and suppliers operating within the UK can register with the Scheme.
The Scheme is open to construction sites, companies and suppliers of all types and size and for every type of construction activity, with many construction companies and clients automatically registering all their work as company policy.
Through the monitoring of registered sites, companies and suppliers, and the displaying of posters around the construction site, promoting registration with the Scheme. If passers-by wish to comment, the name and telephone number of the site manager or company contact is clearly displayed, alongside the freephone telephone number of the Scheme's administration office. Registered companies and suppliers also display a vehicle sticker or magnet, showing their unique registration number, on every vehicle used on the public highway.
Nick Boles, Minister of State, Department for Business, Innovation and Skills
I support the efforts of the Considerate Constructors Scheme - since it began in 1997 it has contributed towards a radical improvement in the image of the construction industry.
With the support of some of the largest contractors, clients and industry bodies, the Scheme has enabled people to benefit greatly from construction projects that not only respect and support their communities whilst in operation but leave behind lasting legacies.
The Industrial Strategy for Construction, Construction 2025, set out a clear need for the construction sector to improve its image, and I would therefore encourage all relevant construction activity to be Considerate Constructors Scheme registered.


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Del Denney
To the editor:
As a Johnson County voter, I am writing to endorse our recorder, Jill Jackson, who is running for re-election.
Readers may wonder why anyone would be interested in an election for an office that is usually considered pretty low key. I certainly didn't know all the duties of the recorder other than that's where you file a deed, so I did what I guess we should all do — I looked it up.
According to the county government guide, "The county recorder function is to maintain permanent public records involving a wide variety of instruments. These documents detail transactions involved in real estate, mining, personal property, mortgages, liens, leases, subdivision plats, military discharges, personal bonds, etc."
That's more than I thought, but it sounds simple enough. I figured the job has probably been done the same way for decades, right? Wrong. I continued my investigation. Here is what I learned about Jill Jackson's first three years as recorder. I'm going to list these in the order that they interested me. In her first term Ms. Jackson has:
Implemented 24-hour portal access (that means 24/7 access to the Recorder's Office!)
Implemented e-recordings for online document submission.
Made surveys and plats available online.
Implemented one-day turnaround on recordings.
Purged 20 years of old records.
I was impressed to see that Ms. Jackson did a lot in her first three years. She didn't just take the job and maintain the status quo. She improved it. Improved it again. And improved it some more. As a businessman, I like it when someone who works for me exceeds expectations.
I also learned that, among other things, Ms. Jackson is undertaking the monumental task of digitizing all county land records dating back to 1827 so that if we ever have another horrific flood like 2008, or heaven forbid, a fire — those records won't be lost. Once digitalized, those records will be available online. Wow.
Personally, I think those are awesome achievements. In fact, they impressed me sufficiently that I felt motivated to write this letter. I don't know Jill Jackson personally, and I'm not involved in her campaign in any way. I just took the time to find out what this office does and what the officeholder has accomplished before I cast a vote. And both my wife and I are impressed.
We think Jill Jackson deserves a second term. She has the votes of the Denney family.


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Pipeline open house hours extended
The open house to present information on the Williams Partners LP Atlantic Sunrise pipeline expansion project will be extended to 9 p.m. today to accommodate residents who might not be able to attend until after the polls close at 8 p.m. The informal meeting, which will give the public a chance to see maps, ask questions and give input, will start at 6 p.m. in the Lake-Lehman High School cafeteria, 1128 Old Route 115.
The $2.1 billion Atlantic Sunrise project involves laying new pipeline to add capacity to the existing Transco interstate pipeline, in order to handle increasing amounts of natural gas coming from the Marcellus Shale in Northeastern Pennsylvania. It will also allow gas to flow from the north to the south instead of only from the south — specifically, the Gulf of Mexico — to the north.
The new pipeline will run through Dallas, Lake, Lehman, Ross and Fairmount townships. Williams has started doing ground surveys to come up with a specific route.
Construction of the pipeline is anticipated to start in the summer of 2016 and the company hopes to have it in service in the second half of 2017.
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Subject: Red Legged Purse Web spider (male)
Location: Eno River State Park, NC
June 18, 2014 8:13 am
I was hiking with my son at the Eno River State Park in North Carolina. We discovered this spider crawling on the ground. It actually paused for the photo. It was bigger than a quarter.
I think I identified it as a male red legged purse web spider. It has rather large fangs.
Does it bite? Will it's fangs pierce human skin?
I understand that they make silk funnels on a tree or rock face and then hide behind the silk wall waiting for prey. As the prey enters the funnel, the spider lunges and bites through the silk wall.
It's quite a cool spider.
Signature: James Chamberlain
Dear James,
Thanks so much for sending in your image of a male Red Legged Purseweb Spider, Sphodros rufipes. The information you have is consistent with what we have read. We have not read anything regarding the bite of a Red Legged Purseweb Spider, however, the fangs do look formidable and we are guessing they might be able to bite a human, though in general, Spiders in the Infraorder Mygalomorphae, which include Tarantulas and Trapdoor Spiders, are not aggressive toward humans.


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I was towing my vehicle from the front end and somehow the ac hose got caught and busted and the refridgerent leaked out. Can someone please tell me how to replace this hose and is their certain parts you need to take off in order to change the hose.
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Cost benefits analysis
Cost benefits analysis is one of the simple economic accounting techniques widely used by the managements in deciding when and whether to make changes. The analysis was first formulated by one of the main contributors of economics theory Alfred Marshall. The procedures for carrying out cost benefits analysis are very simple. The value of the benefits derived from a specific course of action is subtracted from the total costs of undertaking the project. The cost involved in the cost analysis can be grouped as fixed or variable costs. Fixed costs are one-off meaning that they are incurred only once. The variable cost is incurred as an ongoing concern provided the firm is still in operations. The benefits to be realized are acquired over a period of time during the life of the project. The effects of the benefits are calculated during the payback period by getting their present values and comparing it with the present values of the costs. The basis for making the decision will be the period it will take to recoup the expenses incurred. The best project will be chosen from profit making enterprise that will recoup the cost in the least time possible.
The simple form in cost benefit analysis compares only the financial costs and benefits. An example of cost benefits analysis is building a rail road. The viability of the project will be the benefits derived from improved transport minus the costs of building the railroad. Some of the measures in this project that ought to be included in other analysis are the environmental damage costs or faster transportation but are not included as inputs of the cost benefits analysis. Intangible financial assets may be included in cost benefits analysis but has the disadvantage of making the decision to be too subjective.
Decision making process in cost benefits analysis is very straight forward. Capital decision can be formulated by looking at the Net present value, payback period or the internal rate of return. The basis for choosing a project based on net present value will be to select projects will positive net present values. A positive Net present value will imply that all the cost incurred in the project will be recouped. When we choose to use internal rates of return as our decision making criterion we choose the internal rate of return that is higher than the current market interests rates. A higher internal rate of return which is greater than the current interest rates implies that the project is viable and there is no project in the market that will give this benefits given the costs inputs.
Decision making process based on the payback period will consider the minimum period set by the company when all the cost that have been incurred in the project is recouped through benefits. The company might set the payback period for short term period to be three year, 5-10 years for medium projects and over 15 years for long term projects.
The main problem facing the cost benefit analysis is computation of some benefits and costs whose methods of measurement are not suggested.
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- January 6, 2013 at 4:38 am
Good and simple explanation of the concept.But there is the need to elaborate on the problems of application of the approach to general decision making in societies.
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Houlton Little League Receives Check
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The Houlton Rotary Club presented a check to the Houlton Little League in the amount of $14,000 for a total of $20,000 over the past two years to sponsor the Houlton Rotary Field. This is a tremendous project which will allow hundreds of area youth to enjoy playing both baseball and softball. This donation was made possible by all the hard work and dedication from Houlton Rotarians and the surrounding community with this past years Houlton Rotary Auction. The Rotary field is one of three Little League fields being built over the past couple of years. The Houlton Rotary Club is proud to be a part of Houlton Little League and provide a wonderful platform for many local youth to enjoy "America's Game".
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John Tribou, Houlton Rotary President, presenting the check to Houlton Little League Board members and youth.
Front Row L to R: Ryan Dee, Kolleen Bouchard, Keegan Gentle, Chelsea Gentle
Back Row L to R: Ben Drew, Don Dee, Marty Bouchard, John Tribou, Cheryl Gentle
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Enjoying wine is one of life's simple pleasures but not many of us make sure we help reduce the carbon footprint by recycling our wine bottles. Some people are creative and have the time to turn them into vases, lamp shades, cups and the like. But for most of us, time and creativity elude us so Durbanville Hills Wines is now giving you the chance to give back effortlessly while they do all the recycling work on your behalf.
For every 12 bottles of empty Durbanville Hills you bring to the cellar you will receive a complimentary bottle of Durbanville Hills Sauvignon Blanc. And every month one lucky recycler will receive a gift set consisting of six Ngwenya recycling glasses and two bottles of Durbanville Hills' wines to the value of R800. Now that makes it worthwhile keeping your empty bottles aside. So start recycling today!


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I am trying to parse a plain text file using Tika but getting inconsistent behavior.
More specifically, I have defined a simple handler as follows:
public class MyHandler extends DefaultHandler
public void characters(char ch[], int start, int length) throws SAXException
System.out.println(new String(ch));
Then, I parse the file ("myfile.txt") as follows:
Tika tika = new Tika();
InputStream is = new FileInputStream("myfile.txt");
Metadata metadata = new Metadata();
ContentHandler handler = new MyHandler();
Parser parser = new TXTParser();
ParseContext context = new ParseContext();
String mimeType = tika.detect(is);
metadata.set(HttpHeaders.CONTENT_TYPE, mimeType);
tikaParser.parse(is, handler, metadata, context);
I would expect all the text in the file to be printed out on screen, but a small part in the end is not. More specifically, the characters() callback keeps reading 4,096 characters per callback but in the end it apparently leaves out the last 5,083 characters of this particular file (which is a few MB long), so it even goes beyond missing the last callback.
Also, testing on another, small file, which is about 5,000 characters long, no callback seems to take place!
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1%FTP Members New Belguim Brewing, Klean Kanteen and Patagonia Footwear at LOHAS Conference
Back in June we brought three of our member companies to present on a panel at the LOHAS conference in Boulder, CO. Joining us were Katie Wallace of New Belgium Brewing, Jeff Cresswell of Klean Kanteen, and Sue Harvey Brown of Patagonia Footwear. The video/summary below was posted on Environmental Leader about this panel discussion which was moderated by 1% FTP Senior VP Melody Badgett.
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How brands and non-profits can create meaningful progress and brand value through collaboration on environmental issues. In this LOHAS 2012 breakout session companies from the 1% for the Planet network explore how partnerships between businesses and causes of sustainability can create brand-value and important progress on environmental issues.
Melody Badgett – SVP Marketing, 1% for the Planet (moderator)
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Tech buffs out there might remember that Sharp has been working on a new type of display for some time now. It's called IGZO and we first heard of this technology before the 3rd generation iPad got launched. Back then, there have been rumors suggesting that Apple's slate will take advantage of Sharp's new IGZO display, but unfortunately it didn't happen, as the technology was not yet ready.
Fast forward to CES 2013, when Sharp actually unveiled its IGZO displays. However, not many 2013 released tablets are featuring an IGZO screen, while smartphones with such a display technology do not exist yet. However, that's all about to change as the tech has improved tremendously, just like Sharp's capacity to make it available to manufacturers world-wide.
But, in the meantime, the company is planning to showcase the tech with the help of two new devices: a tablet dubbed the Aquos Pad, and a smartphone called Aquos Phone Serie mini. Join us after the break for details.
Meet the Aquos Pad SHT22 by Sharp
Japanese carrier KDDI has just posted two news releases, indicating that Sharp is planning on launching two brand new devices on the mobile operator's network. As you might've guessed, one of these gadgets is a tablet, and the other one a smartphone.
Starting off with the tablet, the Aquos Pad SHT22 features a 7.0 inch IGZO display with a resolution of 1920 x 1200, a Snapdragon 800 quad-core processor clocked at 2.3 GHz, 2 GB of RAM, 16 GB of internal storage expandable via microSD, a 4080 mAh battery, a 13.1 MP camera complemented by a 2.1 MP secondary sensor, and Android 4.2 Jelly Bean out of the box.
We should also point out that Sharp and KDDI have strongly emphasized on the tablet camera capabilities, which is rather odd given the Pad's dimensions. The slate's sensor benefits from a so called "Bright lens" with an f/1.9 aperture, BrightEye image processing and features such as "NightCatch", allowing the user to take better shots in low light conditions. The unit also takes advantage of "beauty zoom", and is able to boot in only 0.4 seconds.
Meet the Aquos Phone Serie mini SHL24
As mentioned above, KDDI has also revealed that a new smartphone is also on its way, and interestingly enough, the gadget shares many similarities with its larger sibling, including the main camera's characteristics. The 13.1 MP unit also takes advantage of NightCatch, Beauty Zoom, BrightEye and an aperture of f/1.9.
Aside from the above-mentioned features, the gadget packs a 4.5 inch IGZO display with a resolution of 1920 x 1080, a Snapdragon 800 processor clocked at 2.2 GHz, 2 GB of RAM, 16 GB of storage, a 2120 mAh battery and Android 4.2 Jelly Bean out of the box.
It's also interesting to note that, apparently, users will be able to adjust the screen's colors using HSV sliders (Hue, Saturation, Value).
EDGEST Design, IGZO Display Benefits and Availability
Lastly, we should also mention a few things about these gadgets' design and looks, as both of them are waterproof (IP57 certified), and they both boast EDGEST design. What is EDGEST? Well, as you can see in the screenshots above, these two devices have a very thin bezel on three of their edges, with the bottom edge being the only one that protrudes out a bit more.
As for the benefits of IGZO, this type of display is said to be much more power efficient than the regular TFT LCD panels, and it's also easier for the manufacturer to increase the pixel density (resolution) on an IGZO panel.
It all sounds rather impressive. Sadly, these two gadgets might be limited to a Japanese release via KDDI, and they may not see the light of day on the western markets. We'll have to wait and see about that, but until then, KDDI expects to be able and retail the new Aquos series starting with late February
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Heavenly Horse Tomb (천마총) (5th to 6th centuries)
Cheonmachong tomb dates from the Silla era between the fifth and sixth centuries AD. Until 1973 the tomb remained uncatalogued and unexcavated, lying undisturbed in the densely populated Gyeongju valley. Excavation began on April 6, 1973 as part of a comprehensive archaeological study of the Gyeongju area.
The tomb is 47 meters in diameter and 12.7 meters in height. A coffin was the first artifact to be discovered after months of digging, and treasures were found about 100 days later.
On July 15 artifacts such as golden jewelry, beads, a sword, belts, and shoes were found. The most important find was a gold belt about 125 centimeters long, probably worn by the king. Also found on that day was an unglazed stoneware pot with a dragon head and turtle body, which probably once functioned as a lamp.
Within the area of the coffin the greatest discovery was a sword 98 cm long. long and a chest containing personal effects of the ruler. A painting of a galloping horse in the treasure chest is regarded as the most significant find�giving the tomb the name "heavenly horse."
In style the painting resembles the murals found in Goguryeo tombs of northern Korea. The horse is a favorite motif of Asian nomadic tribes, who used horses on the plains of the northern Korean peninsula.
Today, the tomb has been hollowed out and vaulted with river stones. The coffin has been reinterred where it was found, and visitors can step into the tomb to examine it.
Numerous tombs of later and earlier rulers surround this tomb. Many have not been excavated, owing to the proclivity of Koreans not to disturb their ancient dead.
The approximate location of the tomb is 35.836742' N, 129.213400' E (WGS 84 map datum).
All images copyright 1998 Timothy M. Ciccone & Abraham C. Ahn
Adams, Edward B. Korea's Kyongju: Cultural Spirit of Silla in Korea
Seoul International Tourist Publishing Company, 1983. Seoul
Korean Office of Cultural Properties
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Birth Name: Joe Edward Nichols
Born: 1976/11/26
Birth Place: Rogers, Arkansas, U.S.
Years Active: 1996–present
Genres: Country
Joe Nichols (born Joe Edward Nichols, November 26, 1976) is an American country music artist. Between 1996 and 2001, Nichols held recording contracts with the Intersound and Giant labels. In 2002, he signed with Universal South Records, now known as Show Dog-Universal Music. At age 20 Nichols released his first album, 1996's "Joe Nichols." 2002 saw the release of his second album, entitled "Man with a Memory." Its lead-off single, "The Impossible," went on to become a #3 hit on the Billboard Hot Country Singles and Tracks chart and was declared by Billboard as the tenth most-played country song of 2003. The same year, his debut album was re-issued under the title, "Six of One,...
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Nice weekend ride on the bike path with some friends, hot days right now trying to beat the heat. We all left early and it was still hot as heck. What can I say after 15 or 16 years of tandem riding with my wife Julie other than we still love it.
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Took a trip from Texas to visit Alex at MTB Tandems | Home and test ride some new mt. tandems. We decided on a new DC-9 Fandango in Grinch green color. We headed north to camp at Unicoi State Park. This pic is just before a ride from local shop called Woody's Mountain Bikes.
Sad but we will be putting the Cannondale MT3000 up for sale. We bought this to test the off road riding and it has been / and is a great bike. It is a 1998 model.
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Any bike trip for ice cream makes me happy
Sharing photos from Chris (Christoph Timm) provided via Tandem@Hobbes:
Does riding stairs qualify as riding off-road? We often use our Tour Terrain Singletrailer to take our youngest son (2) on rides in the woods, but recently I wanted to try if it is capable of providing its passenger with comfort and safety even down a short set of stairs. Thus, on the way to an ice cream stop I just gave it a try. Our son never stopped singing and didn't really seem to care, and even his mother taking the picture now agrees that the suspension does work well.
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is it just me or were you very close to a pinch flat.
Trying out the tandem teeter totter at Morgan Monroe State Forest today.
Didn't feel totally in control in the captain's position.
Hey, she's not pedaling!
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From the Amishland & Lakes ride - August 5th
At least the "rear admiral" seems happy...
A herd, or is it a pride of CATS (Chicago Area Tandem Society) shortly before the mass start last Saturday morning at the Midwest Tandem Rally 2014 in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
not a couple, but me and my friend are happy. The tandem gets ridden once a year, 100 miles. It's a fun things to do after a long season.
My 13 yr old son and I at the start of our first s24o. We left from our home and went about 30 miles to the san onofre state beach campground. It was definitely a great first bike camping experience.
One of our regular rides: drive to Old Town Folsom and ride the American River Bike Trail all the way down into Old Town Sacramento. Have lunch and beverages at Fannie Anne's Saloon. Then decide if we are going to be macho and ride back... or if we are going to be relaxed and take the light rail train back. This one is in front of the Pony Express memorial in Old Sacramento...
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You could fall off a cliff and die.
You could get lost and die.
You could hit a tree and die.
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another year. another seagull century in the books for walmart tandem!
The Admiral + I rode about 40 mi's passing thru a covered bridge in central Ohio on Sat. Hard to imagine a nicer day- upper 70's *F, light cross wind... just the kind of day and route for which God invented tandems!
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My wife and I somehow became the cover stars for this year's Will Bike 4 Food event in Hatfield, MA. See us in action here: https://www.foodbankwma.org/events/bike/
We ride a Burley Rock and Roll mountain bike tandem with road tires.
It was our first organized ride, and a lot of fun.
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Cookin' on the aerobars: Lighthouse Century. We can make up a lot of the time we lose on the climbs with those things. Beautiful day, fun ride.


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Officials close Abington Heights High School swimming pool
The Abington Heights High School swimming pool is closed until further notice as officials work to solve the air-quality issue parents say caused swimmers to suffer respiratory problems.
One day after a group of parents voiced their concern to the Abington Heights School Board - citing cases in which their children couldn't stop coughing after swim practice - high school Principal Pamela Murray announced the pool would be closed for at least the rest of the swim season.
There are no more swim meets scheduled at the school this season, but the high school teams and the Abington Gators - children ages 6 to 14 - would have practiced there until mid-March if they qualified for state competition.
"We are taking precautionary measures, and part of those will be to try and find another facility for varsity swimmers," said Ms. Murray, who said the school is close to a decision but needs to hash out details. "We will close it down and bring in some outside resources."
At the school board meeting on Wednesday, a number of parents shared stories of how their children had difficulty breathing after and throughout swim practice - some saying their kids had to stop halfway through to walk into the hallway and catch their breath.
Parents pointed to an excess of chloramine fumes, irritants that can cause skin, eye and respiratory problems, a report handed out by one parent said. The report, "Clearing the Air: Chloramine Control for Indoor Swimming Pools," is by Tom Griffiths, Ed.D., president of the Aquatic Safety Research Group.
Reached by phone Thursday, Dr. Griffiths said chloramines form because chlorine is "attracted" to urine, perspiration, body oils and other organic wastes.
"It turns into gas, and it hangs on the surface of the water, so when swimmers take deep breaths they inhale it," Dr. Griffiths said. "It's the No. 1 problem for indoor pools that have swim teams or are heavily used."
Though Dr. Griffiths said there is no solution to completely eliminate the problem, he offered two ways that would "significantly reduce" the amount of chloramines at the surface level.
Adding an ultraviolet light reduces chloramines by breaking them down into water, carbon dioxide and salts, he said. Another option would be to purchase an "evacuator" - an "add on" to a ventilation system that sits at the water surface level and reduces the gases.
Before any action is taken, Superintendent Michael Mahon, Ph.D., said the board will review the results of a $500 air-quality test officials commissioned last week.
He said the findings - expected by the end of next week - will be made available to the public.
"Hearing about coughs and all this, it's a very serious issue and one we need to address," Dr. Mahon has said.
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World Premiere of MACHETE KILLS To Open Fantastic Fest 2013
Fantastic Fest has announced that the World Premiere of Robert Rodriguez's action-packed sequel Machete Kills will be the opening film at this year's festival. Danny Trejo, the film's eponymous vigilante, will attend the screening on 19 September, along with the director and co-star Alexa Vega.
In the film, ex-Federale Machete is recruited by US President Charlie Sheen (billed as Carlos Estevez) to take down a mad revolutionary and an eccentric arms dealer, saving the planet in the process. Machete Kills also stars Amber Heard, Antonio Banderas, Jessica Alba, Lady Gaga, William Sadler, Marko Zaror and Mel Gibson among many others.
"Fantastic Fest has quickly become the best place for fans to first experience the newest and coolest genre movies and blockbusters," said director Robert Rodriguez. "I am honored and extremely excited for Machete Kills to have its world premiere right here in Austin and kick off Fantastic Fest."
It's no secret that everyone here at Twitch is a huge fan of Fantastic Fest, and it makes perfect sense for local boy Rodriguez to kick off proceedings at this year's celebration of the world's best genre cinema. We will, as always, be there in force to cover the 8-day maelstrom of movies, beer, karaoke and incredible parties.
"Every year we compile our dream targets for opening night film; Machete Kills was at the top of that list," said Fantastic Fest Co-founder & Creative Director Tim League. "We are going to pull out all the stops to ensure Robert's world premiere red carpet experience is literally blood red."
Also unveiled is the poster art for this year's festival, from artist Johnny Sampson. You'll find a larger version in the gallery below. Fantastic Fest 2013 takes place in Austin, TX from 19-26 September.
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In unanimous votes at an early April meeting, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission directed the agency it oversees to increase its investigation and litigation of cases nationwide in which a pattern, practice or policy of alleged discrimination has a broad impact on an industry, profession, company or geographic location.
"We're fundamentally changing the way we do our work," says Cari Dominguez, EEOC chairwoman. Although the new initiative requires hiring additional professional staff, the agency has not estimated its cost.
EEOC field offices must formulate plans for a coordinated effort on systemic discrimination, utilizing EEOC expertise from across the country instead of relying exclusively on the field office in the region where a charge is made. Under such an approach, the agency intends to act more like a national law firm.
The agency also seeks to improve internal sharing of statistics used to identify systemic discrimination. For instance, the EEOC wants to link employer data to census information and improve access to research on national and regional economic trends.
"What we're trying to do is change the culture so that (EEOC) employees will recognize systemic discrimination," says Commissioner Leslie Silverman, who directed a one-year task force on systemic discrimination.
The EEOC is flexing its muscles to assert its relevance, according to an attorney who defends corporations. "They're trying to show they're going to be a viable agency going into the next century," says Jonathan Greenbaum, an attorney with Nixon Peabody.
The change in focus may result in the EEOC filing more systemic discrimination cases but fewer cases overall, allowing the agency to "more strategically and effectively accomplish its mission," says Mary Jo O'Neill, regional attorney in the EEOC's Phoenix office. "We will be getting more benefits for victims and will have more impact based on the ripple effect of the lawsuits."
Individual plaintiffs won't necessarily be denied an avenue for justice because they will continue to hire private attorneys and they can turn to state equal employment offices.
A defense lawyer estimates that the EEOC might pursue 150 to 200 cases annually under the new directive, rather than the current 250 to 400. But it will try to make a bigger splash with each one, like it did when it settled a $54 million sexual discrimination case against Morgan Stanley in 2004.
"By being selective in who it sues and what it sues them for, it sets an example for the entire industry," says Gerald Maatman Jr., senior partner at Seyfarth and Shaw.
Policies that can result in systemic discrimination include requiring employees to be 100 percent recovered from an illness or injury before returning to work, denying them absences during their first year of employment and refusing to hire workers convicted of a felony. Companies "really should look at their written policies and do self audits," O'Neill says.
Industries most likely to be vulnerable to systemic discrimination include those that tend to recruit and hire minority workers, such as hotels, food service establishments, cleaning companies and construction businesses. The cost of compliance also could increase. Insurance providers may be unwilling to write an employer liability insurance policy for a company whose industry has been identified by the EEOC as having a systemic problem with discrimination, attorney Greenbaum says.


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Reprise of Tough Love from a Tough Dad
In honor of Father's Day, we wanted to reprise this incredible story sent in from Colorado. "Tough Love From a Tough Dad" was one of our most popular stories, an continues to be one of Merry's favorites! Happy Father's Day to all the great dads out there!
I work at a small library in an area of town that tends to house the lower-economic demographic. It is not unusual for things to be stolen from our library on a regular basis–most frequently our DVDs. One day, I was at the reference desk when a man came in with a young, teenage boy. The man looked pretty haggard. He had tattoos everywhere (even a cross between his eyebrows! Ouch!) and lots of piercings. He looked like he'd had a pretty hard life. When he came up to the desk, he set a very tall pile of DVDs in front of me–at least 20 DVDs.
"I found these in my son's room," he said. "He didn't check them out. He stole them."
I didn't quite know how to respond, so I (rather stupidly) said, "Oh. Okay. So none of them are checked out?"
"No, ma'am," he answered. Then he knelt down on the ground so that he was eye to eye with me. His son knelt beside him, looking deeply humiliated and angry.
"Listen," the man said quietly. "I spent the first ten years of my boy's life in prison. I screwed up a lot when I was younger, and I'm not proud of the man I was." He put his arm around his son. "I want so much more for my boy than I had. I want him to be a man of integrity. So I brought him with me today because I wanted him to be accountable for what he'd done. Son, do you have anything to say?"
The boy looked at the floor and mumbled an apology at me.
I thought things would end there, but I was wrong. The dad continued talking.
"I am really proud of my son, ma'am. You need to know that. I love him so much more than anything in the world. He's a great kid. A really great kid. I just feel bad that I was such a bad example to him. He has made some decisions lately that reflect how much I failed him, and I regret that. But I love him. I want him to be a better man than me."
He then looked at his son, who had tears in his eyes, and said, "I love you, son. I love you."
Then, the boy who had looked so tough and stubborn when he'd walked in, put his head on his dad's shoulder and cried like a child. His dad held him, and wiped away a few of his own tears.
It was the most powerful thing I've ever seen. I, too, had teared up and had to fight to keep my voice steady as I thanked them both for their honesty. I told the boy that he was welcome to come back and get a library card when he was ready, and I returned all of the DVDs. They left, and I have never seen either of them again…but I will never forget them.
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It didn't produce many fireworks, but Lyman Good's unanimous decision win over Jim Wallhead at Bellator 74 was nevertheless one-sided.
Good, who lost the Bellator welterweight belt to Ben Askren in 2010, was deducted a point in the final round for two accidental low blows, but it wouldn't cost him. All three judges agreed he won each round, resulting in unanimous 29-27 scores Friday night at Caesars Atlantic City. Good was one of four who advanced to the semifinals of the Bellator welterweight tournament.
"I feel great," Good said. "This is the first step towards reclaiming what used to be mine. It's a good way for me to start my adventure to get the belt around my waist again."
The former champion's strategy was obvious early as Good stalked forward and used his size advantage on Wallhead in the clinch. Short hooks and uppercuts started to take their toll by the second round, as Wallhead bled from a cut near his left eye.
Good (13-2) has now gone 3-1 since losing the belt to Askren via unanimous decision. He recorded a 13-second knockout over LeVon Maynard in his only other fight this year. Wallhead (23-7) drops to 1-2 overall under the Bellator banner.
Zaromskis outworks Taleb to earn decision
Former Dream welterweight champion Marius Zaromskis took a step closer to vying for the Bellator title with a unanimous decision win over Nordine Taleb.
Things started well for Taleb, who went to work attacking the lead leg of Zaromskis with heavy kicks and dictating the action with a sharp jab.
It was the power of Zaromskis that made the difference, as he dropped Taleb in each of the three rounds. The best shot came in the final frame, when Zaromskis landed an incredible spinning back kick that had Taleb nearly out on his feet.
The three judges scored the fight 30-27, 29-28 and 29-28, all in favor of Zaromskis.
Zaromskis (19-6-1) extends his win streak to five with the decision and is now 3-0 in the Bellator promotion. Taleb (8-2), a Tristar product out of Montreal, fell for the first time since March 2008.
Tsarev submits Welch in second round
Michail Tsarev did what he does best in his Bellator debut, submitting Tim Welch via rear-naked choke in the second round.
Tsarev threatened with submissions throughout the fight, eventually locking in the choke from Welch's back at the 1:57 mark of the round.
The Russian's only hiccup came in the first, when he landed a pair of illegal upkicks to his grounded opponent.
Referee Dan Miragliotta halted the action, during which it appeared Tsarev admitted to not even knowing the rule existed.
Tsarev (24-2) now holds 19 submission wins in his professional career. For Welch (9-4), the loss snaps a three-fight win streak.
Koreshkov remains perfect, decisions Smith
Andrey Koreshkov became the first semifinalist of the Bellator welterweight tournament, although even he admitted his win over Jordan Smith wasn't easy.
The 22-year-old Koreshkov was forced to go the distance for the first time in his professional career, but superior striking and solid takedown defense was enough to earn him the win. All three judges scored it 29-28 for the Russian.
The fight opened well for Koreshkov, who showcased a variety of striking skills and clearly had Smith outmatched on the feet. Smith responded in the second round, taking Koreshkov's back and nearly ending the fight with a rear-naked choke.
Both welterweights appeared exhausted in the third round. Ultimately, it was a few well-placed right hands and stuffed takedown attempts that won it for Koreshkov.
"Frankly speaking, I got very tired," Koreshkov said through an interpreter after the fight. "I got very tired because my opponent was very tough."
Koreshkov (11-0) remains undefeated with the decision win. Smith (17-4-1), who was knocked out in the first round by David Rickels in May, suffered consecutive defeats for the first time in his career.


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The few days you were in Melbourne were the warmest days so far. It's now windy, cold and raining!
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Toss a neon windbreaker under the bungee storage on the back of the DAKINE Transit Backpack and head out for b-boy practice in the park. Yeah, we're still calling them b-boys because we know that, until you saw the Transit's array of pockets for organizing your gear, you were storing everything in a fanny pack. It's ok, just stash your square-frame shades in the dedicated sunglass zip pocket and get with 2010.
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This daypack is great! I use it weekly; but it even comes in handy for traveling since it has enough room for daytrips but is still nice and light. For those concerned with its waterproof ability, I can say that it kept all of my things dry on a pouring day in Vancouver on my hike. But to be honest, no backpack is waterproof. Get a rain cover JIC.
Love this pack though and its various compartments. It was nice to put my cell phone in the top "sunglasses" zipper for the day since it was nearby and not easy to pic-pocket.
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It's available in black and what size Mac? 15", probably. 13", definitely. 17", probably not.
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Would this be a good backpack for school. I'm looking to fit a 13" laptop, a few notebooks and a binder in. Would this do the trick?
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Best hot-air ballooning in NSW
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Hot-air ballooning gives you a taste of a different kind of high life.
Feeling motionless above the ground, with just the hum of the burner in your ears, floating in a hot-air balloon lets you experience the sky-high adventures usually reserved for the birds.
So if your weekends have been feeling a bit ho-hum - or you just want to see the state from a whole new perspective - a balloon ride may be the answer.
Sydney and surrounds
Balloon Aloft
Be the spectacle in the sky and float above the Macarthur region in a shimmering hot-air balloon.
Award-winning company Balloon Aloft will take you to over 610 metres while you remain secure and stable during the flight, with very little movement as the basket ascends.
Balloon flights take place each weekend from September to June, with passengers meeting at a cafe in Camden, just 50 minutes from Sydney. After tea or coffee, and the chance to place a breakfast order, passengers then travel to the launch site.
With the flight lasting about an hour, there are plenty of chances to take pictures. After landing, the balloon is packed away and then passengers and pilot head back to the cafe for a champagne breakfast.
Weekday flights are sometimes available. Balloon Aloft also operates in the Hunter Valley and Canberra.
Cost: From $299 per person.
Contact: 1300 723 279, www.balloonaloft.com
Hunter Valley
Balloon Safaris
Family-run Balloon Safaris has been operating in the Hunter for 20 years and offers sunrise flights daily, all year round. With local pilots in control, you'll be seeing the Hunter Valley like no-one else, and with an optional champagne breakfast for $25, it's sure to become a morning you'll never forget.
Balloon Safaris also offers romantic flights for two, with chocolate and champagne on board and a gourmet breakfast on landing (and if a proposal is on the cards, ask about the proposal package suggestions).
Cost: From $265 per person.
Contact: 1800 818 191, www.balloonsafaris.com.au
Hunter Valley Hot Air Ballooning
Hunter Valley Hot Air Ballooning has been running flights since 1992 and one of its fights is the ideal way to break up a weekend of wine tasting in this culture-rich region.
Flights take place at dawn and last approximately one hour, although the operators recommend allocating three to four hours for the entire experience.
All passengers meet at Peterson's Champagne House, where your gourmet breakfast will be prepared while you're soaring among the clouds.
For romantic occasions, exclusive VIP flights for two are available.
Cost: $339 for up to three people, discount rates for four or more.
Contact: 1800 818 191, www.huntervalleyballooning.com.au
Hawkesbury Valley
Cloud 9 Balloon Flights
Cloud 9 Balloon Flights launches its balloons at the foothills of the Blue Mountains. With the Hawkesbury River meandering below, it is one of the most idyllic landscapes to soar above.
The glamorous Sebel Resort & Spa doubles as Cloud 9's headquarters.
After meeting at the resort, you are then transferred to the launch site, where the balloon will be readied for flight.
At the end of a 45- to 60-minute flight, passengers celebrate with complimentary champagne. You can also choose to add a buffet breakfast back at the Sebel.
Cloud 9 also operates flights in the Hunter Valley.
Cost: $279 per person on weekdays, $310 on weekends.
Contact: 1300 555 711, www.cloud9balloons.com.au
Regional NSW
Aussie Balloontrek
Canowindra, known as the hot-air ballooning capital of Australia, is your gateway to a world-class snapshot of the rugged terrain of regional NSW.
Located near Orange, Aussie Balloontrek will have you floating above some of the state's most intensive farming country.
Spot kangaroos and cattle with owners Alan and Chris Mulligan as they turn you into "balloonatics", before returning for breakfast.
Cost: From $180 per person for a 30-minute flight (longer flights available).
Contact: (02) 6361 2552, www.aussieballoontrek.com.au
Balloon Joy Flights
Multi-talented pilot Graham Kerr (he's also a winemaker and a top-notch baker) will make your sunrise flight over Canowindra truly memorable.
Flights are based at the winery run by Graham and wife Jan, where visitors can also enjoy ploughman's lunches and wood-fired pizza and wine nights.
Meeting in Canowindra, passengers are driven to the winery, then enjoy a 45- to 60-minute flight before returning to earth for a champagne breakfast.
Cost: Adults $270 per person, children $195. Group discounts available.
Contact: (02) 6344 1819, www.balloonjoyflights.com.au
Byron Bay Ballooning
A flight with this family-owned and operated company is a spectacular way to see the north coast's beauty.
Rather than trekking along Byron's numerous beaches, why not see them all at once with chief pilot and Australian ballooning champion Thomas Dattler at the controls?
The company is renowned for catching the sort of morning sunrises usually reserved for desktop screensavers as you float through the luscious greenery of the north coast's hinterland.
After a flight of about one hour, it's back to the ground to enjoy a champagne breakfast, where the spread includes muffins baked by Thomas's wife, Tara.
Package options with accommodation and return transfers are available and the company can even arrange special wedding flights for couples who want to exchange their vows aloft.
Cost: Adults from $325 per person, children (four to 12 years) $175.
Contact: 1300 889 660, www.byronbayballooning.com.au
Dawn Drifters
Enjoy a pre-dawn cup of tea or coffee at Rydges Capital Hill Hotel before being driven to the launch site. After the balloon is inflated, it's up, up and away to enjoy spectacular views of the nation's capital. Each flight lasts between 45 minutes and an hour.
On landing, you will be transferred back to the hotel, where you can raise a glass of bubbly to toast your experience. The optional hot buffet breakfast at the hotel's Fig Tree Cafe is a great way to end your experience.
Cost: Adults from $250 per person, children (six to 12 years) from $185. Check the website for special rates available most Tuesdays.
Contact: (02) 6285 4450, www.dawndrifters.com.au
A safe flight
Hot-air ballooning is regarded as the safest form of aviation because of the focus on ideal weather conditions for flight.
Ballooning in Australia operates under strict regulation administered by the Australian Civil Aviation Safety Authority.
All commercial pilots must pass exams covering meteorology and have comprehensive knowledge of airspace conditions.
The balloons are made from a lightweight nylon or polyester fabric similar to parachutes. The travelling baskets are made from wicker because it is light, flexible and very strong. LPG is the fuel used.
Hot-air balloons are subject to regular maintenance inspections and all repairs must be carried out by licensed repairers.


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By Doug Boyd
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Jerry Joyner gets examined by Dr. Brian Muzyka of the ECU School of Dental Medicine as student Alex Ho watches Wednesday at Project Homeless Connect, held at the Greenville Convention Center. Photos by Cliff Hollis
GREENVILLE, N.C. (Feb. 29, 2012) — Reclined in a portable dental chair, Jerry Joyner readied himself to have a tooth looked at Wednesday by an East Carolina University dental faculty member.
He was pretty sure he would need the tooth pulled. He also planned to get his eyes checked and maybe get some glasses. It might not sound like a good way to spend a morning, but Joyner was glad to be there.
"This is a chance to get everything done with one stop," said Joyner, 52. A divorced father of three, Joyner has been living at the Greenville Community Shelter since November.
The event was the second annual
Project Homeless Connect
, a city-county effort to provide services and information to local people in need.
Faculty members from the
ECU School of Dental Medicine
, assisted by students, treated 85 people who signed up for dental care. Though faculty and students have volunteered at other free clinics, the event Wednesday was the first time the school has used its own 10 portable dental chairs at a clinic.
Dr. Frank Serio, interim vice dean of the school, said they were seeing "some people with a lot of nice dentistry in their mouth but just down on their luck." Many patients needed teeth extracted, he said. Faculty members also screened people for oral cancers and provided basic dental supplies such as toothbrushes, toothpaste and floss.
Student Kyle Duncan of Bakersville has worked at a couple of other free clinics and said they provide valuable experience.
"In the classroom, everything is black and white, words on paper," Duncan said. "But you get out here and see how people need help. They aren't just case studies."
Student Alex Ho of Charlotte, who was assisting with Joyner's care, agreed.
"This is making us a lot more confident for when we do see patients at the dental school clinic," he said.
The 52 ECU dental students worked in morning and afternoon shifts.
Students from the ECU College of Nursing also provided blood pressure and glucose screening and counseling along with other services.
"This is part of our community health curriculum, so it's very applicable to our clinical course description," said Kimberly Hardy, a family nurse practitioner and clinical instructor at the college.
Layden Odum of Greenville got her blood pressure checked by an ECU nursing student. "It's very well organized," Odum said of the event. "All the booths have a variety of things to help you and avenues you sometimes don't get so easily."
Paulette White, event organizer and project manager of the 10-year plan to end homelessness in Greenville and Pitt County, said the participation by ECU students is welcome.
"It's an opportunity for students to learn how to give to their community in a meaningful way," White said. "We're incredibly fortunate ECU is willing to work with us like that."
ECU dental student Rebecca Ferguson assists Dr. Frank Serio, vice dean of the ECU School of Dental Medicine, as he works on Kenneth White Wednesday at Project Homeless Connect, held at the Greenville Convention Center.
Jerry Joyner gets examined by Dr. Brian Muzyka of the ECU School of Dental Medicine as student Alex Ho watches Wednesday at Project Homeless Connect, held at the Greenville Convention Center. Photos by Cliff Hollis
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Raleigh, NC-- Tuesday the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services' (DHHS) Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC) became a casualty of the Government shutdown in Washington.
In a news release, the agency stated they will discontinue issuing benefits after today. DHHS said that 80 percent of eligible clients already have been issued food benefits for the month of October. Federal WIC funds available to North Carolina will be sufficient to cover WIC vouchers already issued for October, but not sufficient to issue additional vouchers, they stated.
Shutdown Hits Home For Families
DHHS officials said that WIC clients should keep their nutrition appointments and continue redeeming October vouchers. Also, WIC vendors should continue normal operations to accept existing vouchers.
"Some of our most vulnerable citizens, pregnant and breastfeeding women, infants and young children, will be affected by the interruption of WIC services due to the federal shutdown," said DHHS Secretary Aldona Wos.
DHHS encourages families impacted by this change to apply for North Carolina's Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (also known as food stamps). Local WIC staff may also refer clients to food banks and pantries in their communities.
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There are two context methodology proposals that have been made to UCM. In historical order:
- Tree-based - this proposal has a tree-based approach to processing context information (e.g. for context-driven refinement of messages).
- Set-based - this proposal has a set-based approach to processing context information, where the context information is reduced to a list of "leaf" contexts before processing.
The following is an analysis of the differences and gaps of the two proposals, with comments from the original proposers (and possibly from others).
| Issue #
| Issue
| "Tree-based" Proposer Comments
| "Set-based" Proposer Comments
| Other Comments
| Implementation status
| "Set-based" proposal has an early prototype software implementation. "Tree-based" proposal does not have an implementation, but is designed to be implementable with open-source software for hierarchical data, e.g. XML/ebRIM/RDF/OWL.
As such, the "Set-based" proposal has undergone more testing than the "Tree-based" proposal, which has as only been tested on a limited set of example use cases.
| The prototype demonstrates a consistent approach of the "set-based" proposal, especially in conjunction with very complex libraries and a high number of users. The implemented technology is based on F-Logic, which can be compared with OWL. It demonstrates also, how the set-based instances can be directly generated into XML, RDF and OWL.
A prototype of the "tree-based" proposal is not known so far. It is aslo not clear how the "tree-based" proposal could work in conjunction with very complex libraries and a high number of members.
| Taxonomy versus Classification
| The "Tree-based" proposal is based on classification trees and tree comparisons. As such, it can work with classifications, i.e. context models where not all contexts are categorised by one of the leaf nodes of the classification tree. The initial "Set-based" proposal is based on taxonomies (classifications where only leaf nodes are used for classification), which is difficult to apply to cases where it is not possible to assign every context to a leaf (such classifications occur commonly enough in real life situations). "Set-based" believes that their proposal can be modified to operate using all classification nodes, not just the leaf nodes; this needs to be confirmed when "Set-based" have had time to test the impact of such a change.
| The "set-based" proposal is using a fixed list of taxonomies of leaf nodes. Because it was recognized that the high complexity of the libraries in a repository requires a very complex and consistent theory itself, which is based on set-, graph-, and predicate theories. Especially this theory was much better solvable by usage of taxonomies. Furthermore, it was recognized that the proposed theory can be used for the most requirements in the daily B2B so far. But anyway, this taxonomy can be changed into unique identification system that refers to the nodes in a classification in a tree. By this mechanism nearby all context information could be represented.
It is not clear, how the "tree-based" solutation wants to solve the context classification and methodology in the area of very complex libraries and hierarchies that are build via associations.
| Future-dated Changes
| The "Tree-based" proposal includes the concept of validity dates for context information. These dates define when particular items of context information should start being used, or stop being used. This means that the context model can contain future-dated changes that be published and loaded into production systems in advance of the actual change. The "Set-based" proposal does not include validity dates, and relies instead on publishing each change to the context model as a separate version which requires a separate update of production systems.
Note that the majority of production systems are not expected to require access to the context model, but systems that want to do run-time context processing are likely to need access to the context model in some format.
| The "set-based" proposal is a very flexible solution, which is based on a very simple metamodel. Especially this metamodel allows a very flexible extension of further context categories. Such categories could be "Version", "Validity Dates", etc. Furthermore, an efficient implementation of the context driver principle requires further investments in production systems. Therefore, we should look, how can we define a very effective methodology that provides all requirements for an efficient context driver principle.
It is not clear, now does the "tree-based" proposal provide the validity dates in very complex library of contextualized ABIEs.
| Code Lists (Context Values)
| The "Set-based" proposal treats code list (context value) information differently to other context information, while the "Tree-based" proposal treats each code list as the union of a number of contexts, one for each item in the code list, just like any other context. In both proposals , there is an open question around how best to handle having multiple versions of the same code list in the context model, in particular how to associate particular contexts with a particular version of a code list, or perhaps the "latest" version of a code list. The "Tree-based" proposal currently lacks a specific mechanism for including code list metadata (publisher, etc.) along with code list values (context values).
|Agree with the "Tree-based" Proposer
| Context Logic/Processing
| The "Set-based" proposal has a context logic (processing methodology) that is based on flattening the context classification tree into a flat list, and processing that list. The "Tree-based" proposal has a context logic which is based on comparison of tree structures. The two approaches appear to often produce the same results (as you would hope), but there hasn't been enough comparison to determine where they might differ in the results they produce.
| The "set-based" proposal provides a complex context logic in conjunction with the use of an library with ABIEs, BBIEs, ASBIEs, BDTs, Supplementary Components, Identifier Schemas, and Code lists.
The "tree-based" proposal does not provide this kind of context logic so far.
| BIE Qualifiers
| The "Tree-based" proposal does not provide a mechanism to include BIE qualifiers as part of the context logic (processing). The "Set-based" proposal does (details?), and also recommends that context values should not be used as qualifiers.
This is the general question that UCM has to resolve of when/if context values are used as CCTS qualifiers, or whether (perhaps) context values should never be used as qualifiers.
| The "set-based" proposal recommends to put all information pieces into the context, which provides more flexibility for later use of the ABIE, BDT, and code list libraries. The experience has shown that especially names and qualifiers could differ in diverse contexts.
As the "Tree-based" Proposer said, the "tree-based" proposal does not provide a mechanism.
| Context Serialisation
| The "Set-based" proposal defines an XML format for context serialisation, based on the XML serialisation for CCTS. The "Tree-based" proposal does not specify an XML format, but the preferred format would be an XML serialisation which has a matching "GRDDL" XSLT stylesheet that can convert the XML into RDF for context processing.
| The "set-based" proposal considers a syntax independent storage model, which allows a serizalization in many platform dependent syntax representations such as XML Schema, OWL/RDF, XMI, Java Classes, etc. It provides a XML schema serialization that is based on XMLNDR as an example. It does not say, how the syntax independent storage model should be solved. It only provides logic and methdology, which can be implemented in many different ways such as database solution or based on reasoning systems.
The "tree-based" proposal prefers a kind XML serialization with "GRDDL" XSLT stylesheets. But it is recommended, to provide a syntax independent solution as logic and methdology.
| Identifying Contexts
| The "Set-based" proposal identifies particular business contexts by specifying all of the "leaf" contexts, in each context category, which make up the context. The "Tree-based" proposal implicitly expects that contexts can be identified by context node identifiers; this concept has not been finalised, but the expectation is that a unique name or "path" would be used to identify specific contexts (e.g. so that a particular context can be associated with a BIE).
|The "Set-based" proposal includes a discussion of workflow. The "Tree-based" proposal does not currently include any information on creation/maintenance workflows for context information, etc.
| Context Associations
| The "Tree-based" proposal allows new kinds of associations (relationships) between contexts to be added to the model. Some of those contexts may be to aid machine processing, some may be purely for the benefit of human users. The "Set-based" proposal only supports the "broader-narrower" relationship .
|Agree, because the main issue of the handling of business context in conjunction with the ABIE, BDT library.
|Add and delete business context at BIEs, BDTs
| The "set-based" proposal has a comprehensive mechansim of adding and deleting context values of ABIEs, BBIEs, ASBIEs, BDTs, Supplementary Components, Code Lists etc. It is based on set logic, cartesian product and graph theory. It allows a consistent context representation of BIE libraries in deep hierachies and provides an implicit consolidation of context sets by the cartesian product.
The "Tree-based" proposal does not provide any mechanisum of deletion and adding context values at BIE libraries.
Note: the issues in the table currently focus on differences between the two proposals, rather than on gaps shared by both proposals (as compared to the UCM requirements).
Question: do we need to be capturing the similarities between the proposals, not just the differences?


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Category: Lectures & Forums
Where: Harlan Adams Theater (PAC 144)
When: Tuesday, October 22, 2013 from 7pm to 9:30pm
Cost: free
Contact Info.: Cindy DeBon — (530) 898-5301
Sponsor: The Political Science Dept., Pre-Law Society, Pi Sigma Alpha, the Criminal Justice Student Assoc.
Description: You are invited to a Political Film and Discussion Night Tuesday, October 22, 7-9:30pm, in the Harlan Adams Theater (PAC 144). This Emmy nominated documentary on the political legacy of former governor Pat Brown is approximately 86 minutes long and will be followed by a Q&A session with professor Emeritus Jim Gregg, who served as Brown's Education Secretary. This event is part of a class activity for POLS 601: State and Local Government.


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A phrase is a group of closely related words that function together as a single element, such as subject, verb, adjective, or adverb where as a clause contains a subject and a predicate (verb of sentence).
A noun clause and a noun phrase both have the function of a noun in the sentence, so don't become confused when determining whether a sentence is a either a noun phrase or a noun clause.
1) 'I didn't know what I should do', part of 'what I should do' works as a noun like his name and it contains a subject so it is called a noun clause.
2) 'I didn't know what to do', part of 'what to do' also works as a noun but it doesn't have the subject, so it is called a noun phrase.
Noun phrases:
Noun phrases normally consist of a head noun, which is modified. There are two types of modifiers:
Possible Modifiers include:
- Determiners: Articles (the, a), Demonstratives (this, that), Numerals (two, five, etc.), Possessives (my, their, etc.), and Quantifiers (some, many, etc.). In English, determiners are usually placed before the noun
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Eg: 1) We brought a car
3) He owned two houses.
- Complements: Prepositions (of,at etc.) , That clause (that)
Eg: 1) He lives at Ameerpet.
2) He claims that earth is round. (all passive voice sentences comes under this)
- Modifiers: Pre modified: If the modifier is placed before the noun like (the university student) or adjectives (the beautiful boy) and
Post modified: if the modifier is placed after the noun. A post modifier may be prepositional like (the woman with hand bag).
The difference between complements and modifiers is:
Complements complete the meaning of the noun and are necessary, whereas modifiers are optional because they just give additional information about the noun.


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This fun video introduces British Airways Senior First Officer Matthew Nicholson and his passion for flight.
Beautiful footage of the British countryside!
The Website for People Who Love Britain - Anglophiles
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Jonathan is a consummate Anglophile with an obsession for Britain that borders on psychosis. Anglotopia is his full time job and he's always dreaming of his next trip to England, wishing he lived there - specifically Dorset - and is always trying to figure out a way to move to England. It will happen one day. Keep up with him on Twitter here.
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'5/11', The Gunpowder Plot play, by Edward Kemp.
For those of your readers that are in London this week, this play gives a fascinating insight into why Brits, and the English in particular, light bonfires and fireworks every year on 5 November (Guy Fawkes night).
Both an action-packed political thriller and history brought to life, 5/11 is set against the backdrop of the religious divide between Catholics and Protestants, the last days of Elizabeth 1 and the Union between England and Scotland under James 1. It features a large cast, colourful costumes, a choir, sword-fights, a pageant, an execution and a live dodo.
At The Bridewell Theatre, Bride Lane, off Fleet Street, EC4Y 8EQ, the show runs until Saturday 5 Nov, performances at 7.45pm (also 3pm on Saturday 5 Nov). Tickets 020 7353 1700; on-line booking http://www.towertheatre.org.uk/boxo.htm


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Mayhem & Mystery presents "Deadly Dancing," Tamra and Jerry Francis' interactive whodunit.
Pat Sways loves to dance. Promoters often hire Pat and his partner, Louise Crick, to entertain the crowds and compete in marathon dance competitions. But this dance battle may prove their most difficult yet. Come see why and prepare to be amazed and shocked as this may be a dance to the death.
The show runs through March 1.
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