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Keeping Kids Safe Online: Myths & Tips
Let's start by dispelling one popular myth. Your kids don't have all the answers when it comes to the use of technology. They may know more about how to operate a computer or a cell phone or put a page up on a social networking site, but just because some adults are a bit technologically challenged doesn't mean that they have no place supervising kids' use of technology. Adults have one thing that teens don't have - life experience -- which for most translates into wisdom. Adults know, for example, that things aren't always what they appear to be. They know that while most people in this world are decent and caring, there are a few who will take advantage of others and you can find these people on the Internet just as you would in "the real world" (though, for teens there is no distinction between the Internet and "the real world." The Internet is a big part of their world).
But there are other myths that we must also dispel. One is that Internet predators typically deceive their victims by lying about their age or their gender. While that is possible, it's usually not the case. Research has shown that most adults who attempt to engage in a physical relationship with a minor do not grossly exaggerate their age. In most cases, the young person is aware that that person is an adult prior to the meeting
To be sure, there are predators who would harm children. That's one reason that it's important for kids to be cautious when communicating with people they don't know in person, especially if the conversation starts to be about sex or physical details. Fortunately most teens are pretty careful, which is why the number of cases of teens who are physically harmed by these criminals is fairly small. Still, one case is too many and if you hear about a case of someone using the Internet to groom or lure a minor into a sexual situation or if you find sexual images of children (child pornography), call local authorities and report it at CyberTipLine.com
If you don't get together with someone you meet online, they can't physically harm you, so your safest bet is to avoid meeting such people in the real world. If a teen does get together with someone it should be in a very public place and they should bring along a parent, a group of friends or maybe the football team and cheerleading squad. You never want to meet someone in person in a way that could make you vulnerable.
Another thing we know about threats to teens and children is that they don't always come from adults and they're often from someone they know. Kids can and sometimes do harm other kids. Threats often come from peers kids know from school or other real world situations. Whether it's unwanted sexual advances, harassment or what's now called "cyber bullying," peer to peer threats are real and can be harmful. If a teen or child is being bothered or harassed by anyone the best advice is to not respond to that person and someone. That should include a parent, guardian or teacher but, for teens, it can also include trusted friends. Sometimes kids can handle the situation on their own or in groups but at other times it requires adult intervention and, in serious cases, maybe even the police. Not all harm is physical. Cyber bullying can be emotionally devastating.
For adults - whether parents, teachers, administrators or authorities, it's important to listen and provide support to a child or teen who is scared, worried or bothered by such contact but not to over-react or "punish the victim" by taking away Internet privileges or forcing them to avoid using social networking sites or other services. The fear of an adult overreacting is one of the reasons many teens give for not coming forward if they have a problem. And parents need to know that taking away a teen's online privileges could backfire by prompting him or her to go into stealth mode by finding hidden ways to get online. If you take away a child's online profile for a service, he or she can easily create another one or - worse-find a service that doesn't even try to enforce basic safety rules. And if you ban teens from using a computer or attempt to filter what they can access, the young person can find another way to get online including friends' computers or a cell phone. Modern phones have Web browsers and some even have special software for getting onto social networks.
Which all leads to the fact that - regardless of what technology parents try to employ, the best filter is the one that runs in the young person's brain - not on a computer.
Cell phones can also be used to bully and harass a young person. Text messages can sometimes be hurtful. And some phones have global positioning systems and software that allow teens to broadcast their location. Kids need to know how to use the privacy features these services offer to be sure they aren't easily locatable by people they don't trust.
Finally, Internet safety is a two-way street. Kids should be good online citizens and not harm, threaten or bully others for two reasons. First because it's wrong and second because it can get them in trouble with authorities, parents and even other kids.
For more online safety tips visit my sites: ConnectSafely.org and SafeKids.com. Connectsafely.org also has a forum where you can ask questions and get expert answers.
By Larry Magid


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Simple and easy making.
Cutting. Seam allowance is not necessary.
Stitch the eye and the ear (on one side or both sides).
Sew around from outside.
Put a very little fiberfill in it.
Stitch the nose.
Stitch safety pin.
Baby bear.
Sew around. Sew a short cord at the top.
Put fiberfill in it.
Stitch the neck.
Embroider the nose on the muzzle.
Glue the muzzle to the face.
Sew small beads.
How to make big polar bear and baby bear.
Nov 5, 2013
Flat polar bear
Simple and easy making.
ラベル: Felt, Stuffed toy
Nov 3, 2013
Mini polar bear
Polar bear of felt.
7.5 centimeters in height.
Seam allowance is 3 millimeters.
But ears don't need seam allowance.
If you would make ears strong, paste up 2 pieces.
Insert the ear in the dart of the head and sew together (k-l-m).
Sew another dart (b-c).
Sew the back with back-stitch (a-n-k-j and i-h). Don't sew the opening (j-h).
When sewing the top, you may insert a short cord.
Sew the middle of the belly (o-p).
Sew the belly to the body.
Turn inside out.
Stuff polyester fiberfill in it.
Close the opening with ladder stitch.
Stitch beads.
Embroider the nose and the mouth.
Color the muzzle with eyeshadow or pastel.
Stuffed polar bears (Mother bear and cubs).
I used backstitch mainly.
ラベル: Stuffed toy

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EXCLUSIVE - Full Cast Announced for RAGTIME Concert - Butler, Miller, Cavenaugh, Latessa & More Join Starry Cast
Manhattan Concert Productions has just revealed the full and phenomenal cast who will take part in their concert performance of Ragtime at Avery Fisher Hall on Monday, February 18, 2013!
The cast will include: Michael Arden as Younger Brother, Phillip Boykin as Booker T. Washington, Kerry Butler as Evelyn Nesbit, Matt Cavenaugh as Henry Ford, Tyne Daly as Emma Goldman, Jarrod Emick as Willie Conklin, Manoel Felciano as Tateh, Dick Latessa as Grandfather, Norm Lewis as Coalhouse Walker Jr., Jose Llana as Harry Houdini, Michael McCormick as J.P. Morgan, Howard McGillin as Father, Patina Miller as Sarah,
Lea Salonga as Mother and NaTasha Yvette Williams as Sarah's Friend.
The stellar production team includes: Laurence Olivier Award Nominee Stafford Arima, Director; Broadway veteran David Loud, Music Supervisor; Tony Award Winner Howell Binkley, Lighting Design and Tony Award Nominee Beowulf Boritt, Set Design.
Ragtime's award-winning score will be brought to life in this unique concert performance. Called by Time Magazine, A triumph for the stage, and by the International Herald Tribune, the best musical in twenty years, this acclaimed musical won 1998 Tony Awards for Best Score, Book and Orchestrations, and won both the Drama Desk and Outer Critics Circle Awards for Best Musical and Best Score.
Ragtime is an epic tale of three very different families whose lives become intertwined at the turn of the 20th century. The story will unfold across a vibrant and explosive performance by over one hundred singers from around the country, as well as a host of professional members from former Ragtime choruses and the Broadway community, all accompanied by the phenomenal New York City Chamber Orchestra for this one night only performance!The Tony award-winning score by Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty is just as diverse as the melting pot of America itself. It draws upon many musical styles from the ragtime rhythms of Harlem and Tin Pan Alley to the klezmer of the Lower East Side, from bold brass band marches to delicate waltzes, from up-tempo banjo tunes to period parlor songs and expansive anthems.
Featuring such show stopping songs as Getting Ready Rag, Your Daddy's Son, Wheels of a Dream, Till We Reach That Day, Back To Before, and Make Them Hear You. This thrilling musical is sure to inspire actors and audiences alike!
This performance not only marks the 15th anniversary of the original Broadway production of Ragtime, it also marks the 30th anniversary of Ahrens' and Flaherty's collaboration.
Lincoln Center in New York City serves three roles: world's leading presenter of superb artistic programming and national leader in arts and education and community relations. In addition, Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts is leading a series of major capital projects, now nearly complete, on behalf of the resident organizations on campus. Avery Fisher Hall is one of the most acclaimed concert halls in NYC and is part of the Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts complex. Home of the New York Philharmonic this hall has a capacity of 2,738 seats.
Manhattan Concert Productions is an educational performance company dedicated to excellence in music making, hospitality and travel details. Their focus is placed on the selection and preparation of visiting musicians, guest conductors and professional orchestra and soloists. They offer workshops, festivals and performance opportunities in renowned venues around the world. Now in their 14th year, Ragtime will be their inaugural Broadway Series concert performance.


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MapCarte du Canada et de la Louisiane qui forment la Nouvelle France et des colonies angloises ou sont representez les pays contestez. Scale ca. 1:5,000,000. Hand colored. Relief shown pictorially and by hachures. LC Maps of North America, 1750-1789, 72 Appears in Homann Erben's Atlas Compendiarivs (1757 [i.e. 1757]) Includes text. Available also through the Library of Congress Web site as a raster image. Vault AACR2: 651/1; 651/2; 651/3; 651/4; 650/5
- Contributor: Nolin, Jean Baptiste - Daumont, Jean-Francois
- Date: 1756
MapPartie occidentale de la Nouvelle France ou du Canada Scale ca. 1:3,500,000. Relief shown pictorially. LC Maps of North America, 1750-1789, 19 Covers the area from Lake Superior to Kaskaskia and from Delaware Bay to the Mississippi River. Shows a few towns, missions, forts, Indian villages and tribal territory, rivers and lakes, portages, and early place-names. Available also through the Library of Congress Web site as a raster image. Vault AACR2
- Contributor: Bellin, Jacques Nicolas - Homann Erben (Firm)
- Date: 1755


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About markryder
I知 honest hard working record producer I have my music stolen around the world by thieves who think they support me because they like my music (I don稚 think stealing is a form of support)
you lot need to get educated!
Change your computer because all software has bugs and as time goes on they will fix it (for those that are legal)
Its amazing the comments about cracks and torrents from the scummy thieving people who don窶冲 buy the software anyway (which is why the company need to protect it)
If you use windoze computers make a note to self your widows is not wanted anymore. No it窶冱 acceptable to wait for the update so what窶冱 different
Stealing is a crime and protecting your software from thieves who comment about how they wont play it anymore has no values because you steal it anyway go on steal something else instead make a note.
Also your not treated like a criminal because they want to check their software (that窶冱 if its genuine)
Just like all software if you steal your just a scummy person and your comments hold no value to any article about copy write because you don窶冲 buy the products and if you did not steal then expect an update to fix any issues like all the other software in the world.
Nothing is perfect those that have noting to hide will get their updates those that steal will have a harder time playing this as a stolen game.
All games should implement this with an auto save before checking
Mark Ryder
Strictly underground
You really think as customers you窶决e all that?
You really think you have the power to control rights owners like you are so needed.
When are you people (customers) going to learn you窶决e just a minority of complainers and you think you run things?
Why do you think companies protect and control their copyrights?
Your comments are ignorant when you say things like 'how stupid warners are' like the little customer you are, doing your 9-5 or signing on the dole, but you know best?
You call them stupid and you act like you: the customer" is in control.
Wake up people your nothing but 1 customer and you are either going to play the game the company wants or your going to go else where and the 'company' is not crying about your 1 little payment
You are far smaller than your internet replies make you feel because there are millions of people who do follow what ever rules the owners of the products want to set so thinking your all that is for your own ego, because your not!
if you take that final choice of stealing others protected products than you窶决e not only a small insignificant, you窶决e also a thief.
Complain like you have power but you have nothing but $9.00 for the film and the big companies won't miss your tiny contribution or take your small minded advice on how your will just steal it from a torrent or go somewhere else. I can almost see them reading your stupid comments and laughing and telling jokes about how they need to get your personal sale
Oh dear did I burst your tiny bubble and now you realise all your stupid advice about how you know best is actually laughable. Look at yourself what do you really know and how do you have the inside track on the rights holders and they don't know what they are doing..please you make yourselves sound so stupid!
There problem is not little people like you who talk like you know something but actually don't.
The only problem to rights holders is the thieving community which is and always has been the traits of the lowest of low life and that窶冱 a totally different thing to deal with than some over self important customers
Mark Ryder
i had something to say but after reading all the stupid replies i forgot what the article was about ?
someone need to kick the off topic arguments out
Your quotes are the a real and educated view at last something that窶冱 real and true even if you could not think of them your self and needed someone with a brain to express.
Now we have to find a way to express an experience in different ways and its not easy anymore I have been trying for the last 5 years on a 6 album project that窶冱 almost completed I will never accept thieving is ok for promotion I live for my music and I work hard to achieve the gods I set myself I don窶冲 care if people don窶冲 support me because I call them a thief because that窶冱 what the truth is if you steal another persons work I don窶冲 need to be surrounded by thieves that love my music and I don窶冲 care what backlash it gets me because i窶冦 an artist and as such my art is the work and it has value imp not a slave to the public of my fans they follow if thy chose but if they steal they are not fans or supporters they are thieves.
I will control my work because its my baby I will protect it from thieving low life窶冱 where ever I can because its mine those that buy it only license it they never on it
One day this will be the way again and excuses about fat cats and corporations will not stand because the artist want to control their work how they see fit i窶冦 added value and I don窶冲 tolerate thieves I don窶冲 need your help support or promotion and I hope you music thieves all get put in prison for being the common low life criminals you have to realise that you truly are
my albums are a bigger trip but its not about t-shirts and ROI on merchandise its about a trip through the musical world and hopefully people will want to buy it and not steal
Mike Masnick I see you write a lot of stuff on many subjects so you must just be getting paid to do it so how about I just pass all the stuff you write to all the papers everywhere for free publication I won't bother putting your name to it I窶冤l just copy what I want and maybe even sell it on to any mag that will pay for these rubbish articles that stir up people only due to their dumb comments.
You see you must want to get paid for writing this dross and if everyone treated your work as you so quickly dismiss others I bet you would really want drm and a way to control your income supply.
Yes there is always some geek that can break protection but why not take your comments to the extreme and take all the locks off your house because it窶冱 a waste of your money to invest in trying to protect your home.
Your either a very stupid person or its your intention to write rubbish to get comments? Either way your doing it to get paid an so there is a value in it for you so if its stolen and you can no longer get paid to do it then how long could you continue with it l?
Piracy is a crime and people have a right to be paid for the work they do and no one has the right to say they cant or should not be paid of try to protect their work from thieves
two word for him
I keep reading your weird views on the Internet and music and you just don窶冲 get it its annoying because you act like you know something but clearly you have no idea?
I窶冦 not sure of your history in the music business for you to air your righteous sounding but totally non-intelligent views on this subject but to me you sound like a punter rather than a music maker or distributor of music. Your view is so UN knowledgeable of how music works?
Do you just write these things for the money or have you got a vested interest in the topic you write?
All the time it窶冱 how easy it is to get music and it obviously better for the artists and not the record companies and more people are making music so that is good.
Dude since the beginning of time people have been making music in their heads so no more people make music now than since the beginning of time the art is in making good music into something that people want to get involved with and that people actually want to buy and that窶冱 become harder to find because people like you seem to think everything is everywhere and so everyone can find everything they want and music is only the bit you like and nothing more.
That窶冱 is not the case
I have been battling with giving iTunes my music since 2000 that窶冱 just before the iPod was released I have a vast catalogue of underground dance music and they offered me a contract to distribute it I declined because .40 pence was stupid for a track and I wanted to sell albums so people got the whole project, ever since then its been the same thing with iTunes and me until recently I accepted a deal but still i窶冦 reluctant to put my music on there because they really have killed the concept of an artist creation (which is an album)
And don窶冲 come with that rubbish about how only a few records are good on an album and that窶冱 the music company窶冱 fault because you show your ignorance with comments like that.
An artist makes an album thru their art and they don窶冲 banter to the public unless they are a pop band bantering to a pop fan base
Generally the artist is making all the music how they want it to sound
Just because you think there is only one hit on it doesn窶冲 mean it full of rubbish it just means you don窶冲 get it
May people buy an album and don窶冲 get it but after a few play they do and that窶冱 the magic of an artist to get the message they want across not the message YOU expect from them
But the artist gets what they are doing in n album and they want other to get it. People like you who just want the pop hit are not truly supporting the artists work or trying to understand it you just want to cut and run and that is exactly the iTunes model so please don窶冲 diminish a respected report from someone who has some credibility with their view.
Has iTunes made being a real artist difficult? YES
Has it helped kill the album? Definitely!
Do people like you understand what you going on about? I don窶冲 think so
Are albums full of rubbish and only one good track? Only to people like you!
If you are writing articles like this you need to put up your credentials so people can judge weather you are just a blabber of words of someone with a history to voice some real opinion!
I窶冦 20 years of success as an underground artist/producer Google me.
if you steal then you are a thief thats it!
steal = thief
do you steal ? then you are a thief
how many way can it be said don't make excuses for stealing and don't try and make out its a good thing next you will be mugging a granny and explaining how it helps keep the police in business..
one again
You steal then you are a thief .. the evolution is not positive its negative
have you got it yet
you steal a music work then that is stolen and if you did it then you are a thief!
wake up your only fooling yourselves with your rubbish excuses


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Traditionally men have brought home the bacon and women have cooked it, so I've always found it interesting that women chefs are the exception and not the rule. For the most part cooking is to women what a college degree is for most of us, an expected asset. And yet the most notable culinary school in the country, the Culinary Institute of America, didn't admit women until 1970! For Women's History Month, let's take a look at my picks for the top 5 women who have been successful in this surprisingly male dominated field.
1. No list of women culinary innovators would be complete without Julia Child. A graduate of Le Cordon Bleu in Paris, France, she went on to write one of, if not the most famous cookbooks, Mastering the Art of French Cooking. In 1963 she debuted the successful cooking show, "The French Chef." In 1993 Child was the first woman inducted into the CIA Hall of Fame.
2. Cristeta Comerford brings a whole new meaning to the term "Executive Chef" as the first female head chef of the White House from Clinton to Obama!
3. Growing up in one of America's meccas for foodies, it comes as little surprise that Chicago-born Stephanie Izard was the first woman to win the title for Top Chef. She is also one of the show's most successful participants as she is going on her second restaurant at the age of 33.
4. Food radical and pioneer of the Californian Food Movement which promotes (gasp) organic, fresh, farm-to-table ingredients Alice Walker was the first woman to win the James Beard Award for Outstanding Chef in 1992. She is also the Chef/Owner of Chez Panisse in Berkeley, CA since 1971.
5. Cat Cora is the first — and remains the only — female Iron Chef . She is a co-founder of Chefs for Humanity, which mobilizes chefs to raise funds and provide resources in instances of emergency. Cora is also the Executive Chef for Bon Appetit magazine and a spokesperson for UNICEF and InSinkErator.
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- Cat Cora Partners with Cooking.com for Her New Kitchenware Shop (prweb.com)
- How to Become a Chef (answers.com)
- A new breed of chefs takes over hotel kitchens in India (bbc.co.uk)
- Some thoughts on Top Chef and sexism (celeberrimous.wordpress.com)


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Washboard abs, previously available only through a diet of one grape a day plus forty billion situps at night, are now available through convenient day surgery. However, you have to be in fairly good shape already in order to get this, which makes us wonder if it's all worth it. When we want our body modification, we want it now.
Plus, there's the whole cost issue. 4k to 7k, or this for a mere $20.71? Or you could pick up a Sharpie for about $1.50 and just draw the lines on yourself. Either way, you do the math.
If men start going through with this upgrade, you have to wonder... will women start checking out the gut and asking their friends, "Hey, see that hottie the bar? Think they're fake?"
Only time will tell.
Six-Pack Surgery, From Puffy To Buff [WSJ]


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Look carefully at the bulletin board -you'll see my new storage style for my crochet hooks as well, inspired by noticing that my daughter had hung my No. 5 hook on a pin after it had fallen to the floor from my desk. I think it's a great way to keep them visible, and thus on my mind.
It's been raining and raining here, which is not my favourite kind of yarnbombing weather. Though the acrylic yarn keeps its bright colours even when wet, things do look a bit like the saggy baggy elephant's bum after 3 weeks in the rain.
I'm waiting for spring to begin cozying up to the town again, and for now am storing my motifs and buntings and bits and pieces in various baskets around the house.
Surely sunny days lie ahead, and I'm oh so ready for them...


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Notable Internet Resources from State Government
Revised April 2016
The staff of the State Publications Library, Colorado State Library, is pleased to publish this list for educators, librarians and students. The Internet is a valuable resource in education. The State Publications Library tracks computerized reports, statistics, and other educational information from state agencies as part of its many services. While the sites listed below are all available via the Internet, the State Publications Library can help you find publications in printed format, too, deliverable to you via interlibrary loan or your closest depository library.
Web site URLs may have changed since the printing of this list. If a web address does not connect, go to http://www.colorado.gov/ and search by subject keyword. As with any use of the Internet by minors under the age of 18, educators and parents may want to monitor children's use.
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General Information:
Blog on State Information / Colorado State Publications Library
Weekly entries with research tips on current topics under health, history, outdoors, politics, etc.
Colorado Information and History / Colorado State Archives
Site includes links to 1876 State Constitution, Geography, Governors, historical facts, and much more.
Colorado State Agency Databases / Government Documents Roundtable, American Library Association
An annotated list of free databases produced by Colorado state agencies.
Colorado Talking Book Library / Colorado State Library
Provides free recorded cassettes, Braille, and large-print library materials to eligible readers.
Colorado Virtual Library / Colorado State Library
Links to library catalogs statewide as well as digital photographic collections; kids, parents, and teachers web sites by subjects; and best websites for health, business, etc.
Focus on Children and Youth: Resources from Colorado State Government Agencies / Colorado State Publications Library
A list of print and Internet information on issues such as, adoption, child welfare, early childhood, health, education, parenting, reading, safety/violence, etc.
Quick Guide to Colorado Government Statistical Information / Colorado State Publications Library
Web links to state data on topics such as business, crime, health, education, revenue, traffic, etc.
State Demography Office / Department of Local Affairs
Statistics on current, historic, and projected state population plus economic data and race/ethnicity data for counties.
Correctional Populations / Department of Public Safety, Office of Research and Statistics
Quarterly reports on populations in the department of corrections, youthful offender system, parole, probation and community corrections 1999 to present.
General Statistics / Department of Corrections
Statistics statewide on inmate populations, admissions & releases, commitments, youth offenders, and inmate gender, age, and ethnicity.
State Penitentiary Records and History / Colorado State Archives
Includes summary of State Archives holdings in the area of corrections from the 1870's on. Features links to prisoner index, prison records, history of the State Penitentiary, and mug shots.
Youth Corrections Resources and Publications / Division of Youth Corrections
Summary of statewide and regional statistics on juvenile offenders plus reports on commitment and detention programs.
Crime and Courts:
Community Corrections / Colorado Division Of Criminal Justice
Annual statistics on this program
Crime in Colorado / Colorado Bureau of Investigation
Yearly statistics on major crimes and arrests reported by law enforcement agencies, including hate crimes.
Crime Statistics / Division of Criminal Justice
Facts on violent crimes, incarceration, offenses, adult and juvenile arrest rates.
Educational Resources / Colorado Supreme Court
Provides a general overview of the courts, jury duty, judges' appointments, historical background, and more.
Identity Theft Resources / Colorado Bureau of Investigation
Use the links on the left to access information on types of identity theft, prevention information, and links to recent news articles on identity theft.
Juror Information / Colorado Supreme Court
Provides general information on the jury system and a map of the 22 judicial districts.
Office of Research and Statistics / Colorado Department of Public Safety
Crime Statistics, Correctional Population data, maps and research articles.
State Patrol Statistical Information / Colorado State Patrol
Traffic safety statistics and links to crash data with breakdowns on alcohol involvement, seat belt use and fatal accidents.
Driving Information:
Alcohol and Impaired Driving Program / Department of Transportation
Information on LEAF, sobriety testing, arrest data and traffic safety statistics;
Auto Industry Division & Motor Vehicle Dealer Board / Department of Revenue
Auto related consumer information on topics such as leasing, lemon law, and buying tips.
Driver Handbooks / Motor Vehicle Division
Provides Motorcycle Operator's Handbook, and Colorado Driver Handbook in English and in Spanish plus School Bus Driver and Commercial Driver Handbooks.
Teen Driving / Department of Transportation
Information for teens and parents on driving permits, the Graduated Drivers Licensing (GDL) laws, driving tips, approved drivers education organizations, etc.
Transportation resources / Colorado Department of Transportation Library
Transportation fact books, statistics, surveys and studies.
Dropout Prevention and Student Re-Engagement / Colorado Department of Education
Links to resources for migrant education, Indian education, homeless children, child abuse, service learning, HIV/AIDS, refugees, school violence, etc.
College in Colorado / Colorado Department of Higher Education
Online resource to help students and their families select a college, apply for admission, and plan for financing.
Content Area Standards for Grades K-12 / Colorado Department of Education
Links to standards and suggested grade level expectations by subjects.
Education Statistics / Colorado Department of Education
Facts for the state and for school districts on attendance, home schooling, charter schools, graduation rates, dropout rates, staff statistics and more.
Data Tools / Colorado Department of Higher Education
Historical, institutional, demographic, student enrollment and degree data
Guides to the Colorado Academic Standards / Colorado Department of Education
Family and community guides for grades k-6.
K12 Student Achievement Resources / Colorado State Publications Library
List of selected Internet sites and print publications related to CSAP, No Child Left Behind, Model Content Standards, School Accountability, etc.
SchoolVIEW / Colorado Department of Education
Interactive portal for the Colorado Growth Model, and school performance data.
Student Assessment / Colorado Department of Education
Data on CSAP results, schedules, rubrics, and more.
Technology in PreK-12 Education / Colorado Department of Education
Reports and resources on access to technology and the impact of technology on student achievement.
Colorado's Energy Resources / Colorado Geological Survey
Facts, maps and background information on coal, natural gas, oil and renewable energy in Colorado.
Renewable Energy / Colorado Energy Office
Publications on renewable energy along with the Colorado Utilities Report.
Environment / Department of Public Health and Environment
Links to information on air quality, drinking water, hazardous materials, etc.
Ground Water Administration and Well Permitting / Colorado Division of Water Resources
Guides and general information about water issues in Colorado, including: the history of water rights; a guide to well permits, water rights and water administration; Colorado Water Courts; and water rights terminology.
History of Water Rights in Colorado / Colorado Division of Water Resources, Department of Natural Resources.
Hydraulic Fracturing Resources / Center for Energy and Water Sustainability, Colorado State University
Fact sheets, reports and studies on the use of hydraulic fracturing in Colorado oil and gas exploration.
Library / Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission
Reports, statistics and other information related to oil and gas exploration.
Natural Areas Program / Colorado State Parks
Lists native/rare plants, animals, geology, and paleontology located/preserved in the state's natural areas.
Water Quality / Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment
Updates on the Animas River clean-up, general information on lakes and streams, and drinking water concerns.
Colorado Governors Since 1861 / Colorado State Archives
List of the Governors of Colorado with photos, biographies and party affiliation.
Colorado Legislative Council Research Publications / Westminster Law Library, University of Denver
Reports on a wide variety of topics containing general information and addressing impacts to Colorado.
Colorado Legislators Past and Present / Colorado Joint Legislative Library
Biographies of legislators appointed or elected to the Colorado territorial or state legislature.
Colorado State Seal / Secretary of State
Provides a history, description, and use of the seal.
Current Legislative Session / Colorado General Assembly
Provides access to current session bills, calendars, journals, legislator directory, Session Laws, Colorado Revised Statutes, and much more.
Governor's Page / Office of the Governor
Current governor's links to speeches, executive orders, offices, policies, biography, etc.
Official State Seal, Flag, Motto, Emblems and Symbols / Colorado State Archives
List of official symbols, and links to interesting, in-depth discussions about each symbol's history.
Air Quality Control Commission Reports / Air Quality Control Commission
The "Annual Report to the Public" has descriptions on the major pollutants in the state along with information on the actions being taken to improve air quality. The Air Quality Data Report contains in-depth data and analysis of the conditions measured in the state. Main topics include: air quality, greenhouse gas emissions, ozone reduction, and regional haze.
Colorado Environmental Public Health Tracking / Department of Public Health and Environment
Search environment and health data.
Consumer Protection Topics / Department of Public Health and Environment, Division of Environmental Health and Sustainability
Provides information on subjects such as child care facilities, food borne illnesses, product safety, and more.
Health Care in Colorado / Colorado Department of Health Care Policy and Financing
Health and Wellness resources and general health insurance information, with FAQs on the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, Medicaid and other health care initiatives in Colorado.
Health Information Dataset / Department of Public Health and Environment
Access to neighborhood, community, county, and regional health data including births, deaths, population, and behavioral risk factors.
Health Topics / Department of Public Health and Environment
Links to information on diseases, programs, health issues, etc. from adolescent health to medical marijuana to zoonotic diseases.
Marijuana - Public Health Information / Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment
Current and research-based information for those who want to learn more about marijuana and the laws in Colorado.
Planning and Preparedness / Department of Public Health and Environment, Office of Emergency Preparedness and Response
Information about the causes of natural and man-made disasters, what to do in an emergency, and where to seek help in an emergency including biological threats, chemical terrorism, and pandemic influenza.
Rabies in Colorado / Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment
General information about rabies, educational materials, and statistics.
Rocky Flats Program / Hazardous Materials and Waste Management Division
Includes facts, status report to the public and a link to superfund information.
Sexual Health/ Disease Control and Environmental Epidemiology Division
Includes statistics, facts, and profiles of cases reported yearly.
50th Anniversary of the National System of Interstate and Defense Highways / Department of Transportation
Origins and history of the U.S. Interstate System with a focus on interstate highways in Colorado.
Alfred Packer Collection / Colorado State Archives
Documents and photographs of Alfred Packer, including confessions, and court documents. Has a warning guaranteed to whet the interest of any grade school child.
Architects of Colorado / Colorado Historical Society
Biographical series focusing on architects and landscape architects who practiced professionally in Colorado after 1860.
Builders of Colorado / Colorado Historical Society
Biographical series focusing on engineers, builders, developers, contractors and manufacturers who practiced professionally in Colorado after 1860.
Colorado Civilian Conservation Corps Records / Colorado State Archives
History of the Corps in Colorado including photographs and CCC Enrollment Index.
Colorado's Historic Newspaper Collection / Colorado Digitization Program, Colorado State Library
Access articles from Colorado newspapers dating from 1859.
Colorado Native American Studies Resource Guide / Colorado Center for Colorado & the West at Auraria Library
A timeline and brief historical overview of Native Americans in Colorado with an in-depth bibliography of resources for further study.
Guide to Colorado's Historic Architecture and Engineering / Colorado Historical Society
Photos and descriptions of 45 styles represented in the state from pioneer log to foursquare to early high rise/commercial.
Hispanic History Resources / History Colorado
History of Hispanics in Colorado - from the Ancestral Puebloans through today with biographies, bibliographies and more.
Kids' Pages:
Colorado Historical Society - For Kids and Students
Games and illustrated stories about the history of Colorado, along with educational materials for school programs, and a list of activities for kids and families.
Discovery Pages / Division of Wildlife
Links to information about animals, kids' fun pages, newsletters, endangered species listings, career information, resources for educators, etc. Explore this site in depth, as it has too many useful sites to list.
Colorado Reader / Department of Natural Resources, Division of Mining Reclamation and Safety
Information for kids about mining, geology, and natural resources.
Secretary Of State's Kids Page / Colorado Secretary of State
Learn about the Secretary and the Office plus links to basic state information.
Outdoors and Wildlife:
Colorado Avalanche Information Center / Department of Natural Resources
Facts, statistics, and educational information.
Colorado Climate Center / Colorado State University
Weather and water data, drought resources, historical weather events, trains students to be weather observers, etc.
Colorado Scenic Byways / Colorado Department of Transportation
Shows and describes routes through the statewide scenic areas.
Colorado State Parks Information / Colorado State Parks
Provides maps and detailed information about each state park.
The Cryosphere: Where the World is Frozen / National Snow and Ice Data Center - University of Colorado
Listing of Endangered, Threatened, and Wildlife Species of Special Concern / Colorado Division of Wildlife
This web site lists the species' common name, scientific name, and status, plus many have links to further description of the species.
Planning and Preparedness / Department of Public Health and Environment, Office of Emergency Preparedness and Response
Information about the causes of natural and man-made disasters, what to do in an emergency, and where to seek help in an emergency including biological threats, chemical terrorism, and pandemic influenza.
Wildlife in Colorado / Colorado State Publications Library
Resource list of Internet sites and print information about wildlife, wildlife protection, and the impacts on wildlife.
Social and Mental Health:
Child Welfare / Department of Human Services
Information from the Division of Child Welfare regarding abuse, foster care, adoption, health, etc.
Kids Count / Annie E. Casey Foundation
Several state agencies contribute to this statistical database tracking the health and welfare of children.
Office of Behavioral Health / Department of Human Services
Links to information on programs for alcohol and drug abuse, supportive housing and the homeless, state psychiatric hospitals, etc.
Reference Material / Department of Health Care Policy and Financing
Links to information on children's health, Medicaid, and other public health care programs.
Suicide Prevention and Intervention / Department of Public Health and Environment
Risk factors, statistics, and program activities including the Community Based Suicide Prevention Plan.
Information from the Division of Child Welfare regarding abuse, foster care, adoption, health, etc.
Kids Count / Annie E. Casey Foundation
Several state agencies contribute to this statistical database tracking the health and welfare of children.
Office of Behavioral Health / Department of Human Services
Links to information on programs for alcohol and drug abuse, supportive housing and the homeless, state psychiatric hospitals, etc.
Reference Material / Department of Health Care Policy and Financing
Links to information on children's health, Medicaid, and other public health care programs.
Suicide Prevention and Intervention / Department of Public Health and Environment
Risk factors, statistics, and program activities including the Community Based Suicide Prevention Plan.
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We seem to be hearing the death knell for airline bereavement fares. The long-dwindling practice has nearly bottomed out in 2014, as most major American airlines have essentially done away with breaks for grieving fliers.
American Airlines eliminated its bereavement fares in February.
United ended bereavement fares a month later but continues to note on its website that refunds might be available "if you or a companion cannot travel as planned due to a serious illness or death." (If you're able to arrange a refund after dying, let me know.)
JetBlue, AirTran, Virgin America, Southwest and Frontier also do not offer bereavement fares, arguing that they already...


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Gov. Scott Announces 15-day Sales Tax Holiday for Hurricane Preparedness Supplies
Governor Rick Scott today announced a 15-day sales tax holiday for hurricane preparedness supplies as of part his 2014-2015 "It's Your Money Tax Cut Budget." The proposed sales tax holiday will begin June 1 and run through June 14, 2014, and will cover hurricane preparation supplies, such as flashlights, batteries, weather radios, and other basic items that are essential to building a disaster supply kit.
Governor Scott said, "This 15-day sales tax holiday will help Florida families prepare for hurricane season and let them keep more than $20 million. This tax holiday will allow families to better protect and safeguard their homes during a storm."
The Atlantic Hurricane Season runs from June 1 – November 30. For more information on the Florida Division of Emergency Management and to GET A PLAN!, visit www.FloridaDisaster.org. Follow the Florida Department of Emergency Management on Twitter at @FLSERT and on Facebook at www.Facebook.com/FloridaSERT and www.Facebook.com/KidsGetAPlan.
Bryan W. Koon, Director of the Florida Director of Emergency Management said, "By providing this tax free holiday, Governor Scott is confirming his dedication to the safety of the state's residents and visitors, and we thank him for his support. All Floridians should take this opportunity to restock their disaster supply kits and develop emergency plans for their families and businesses. By taking the time to prepare today, we can work together to save lives and property in the event of a disaster."
Rick McAllister, president and CEO of the Florida Retail Federation said, "Floridians have learned many times that we must always be prepared to be self-reliant in the event of a major storm. A tax break is a great way to make readiness supplies more affordable for families, and the sales tax holiday will be a good opportunity for retailers to help raise awareness of the need for Florida's residents to be ready for storms and other emergencies."
David Hart, Executive Vice President, Florida Chamber of Commerce said, "Having a plan and being prepared makes all the difference when it comes to weathering a storm in Florida. Governor Scott's hurricane sales tax holiday will encourage more Floridians to prepare for future storms, and it will go a long way towards ensuring Floridians are safe. Governor Scott's hurricane sales tax holiday proposal is a win for Florida families and a win for Florida's small businesses."
Curt Sommerhoff, Emergency Management Director of the Miami Emergency Operation Center said, "For the past three years our preparedness message has included budget friendly tips for increasing citizens' spending power. That, now, coupled with the Governor's Tax Free initiative gives people a tremendous incentive for preparing that disaster kit that is an absolute necessity during hurricane season, and really all year long."
Jesus Guzman, President of Shell Lumber & Hardware said, "Shell Lumber & Hardware applauds Governor Scott's sales tax holiday for hurricane supplies. This sales tax holiday it will help Florida businesses, like Shell Lumber & Hardware, and supply Floridians with the things they need to be prepared."
Shawn Blankenship, Senior Director of the The Home Depot Southern Division Field Operations said, "Just as The Home Depot plans and prepares for hurricane season, it's critical that Florida residents do the same. In many states, we've seen tax holidays for hurricane preparedness serve as powerful incentives to accomplish this important safety goal."
Scott Mason, Lowe's Vice President of Government Affairs said, "As a proud member of the Florida business community with two regional distribution centers and 120 stores in the state, Lowe's strongly supports this initiative and appreciates the Governor's commitment to emergency preparedness. Natural disasters can be unpredictable, and this hurricane preparedness sales tax holiday will go a long way towards ensuring that Floridians are as prepared as they can be when disaster strikes. We are grateful for your recognition of the importance of disaster preparedness, and we look forward to continuing to work closely with the State of Florida on this important issue."
Maria Brous, Director of Media & Community Relations for Publix Super Markets said, "As a Florida-based retailer, we understand the importance of a culture of preparedness. We advocate for and support the importance of having key storm-ready items on hand at the start of hurricane season. We communicate this information in-store, online and throughout various community partnerships. The safety of our associates and customers is paramount to us at Publix and as your retailer of choice, we take the trust you've instilled in us very seriously. The sales tax holiday is one additional way we hope our communities we be storm ready in 2014."
Some of the specific items in the Sales Tax Holiday include:
· A portable self-powered light source selling for $20 or less
· A portable self-powered radio, two-way radio, or weather band radio selling for $50 or less
· A tarpaulin or other flexible waterproof sheeting selling for $50 or less
· A self-contained first-aid kit selling for $30 or less
· A ground anchor system or tie-down kit selling for $50 or less
· A gas or diesel fuel tank selling for $25 or less
· A package of AA-cell, C-cell, D-cell, 6-volt, or 9-volt batteries, excluding automobile and boat batteries, selling for $30 or less
· A nonelectric food storage cooler selling for $30 or less
· A portable generator that is used to provide light or communications or preserve food in the event of a power outage selling for $750 or less


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As I was writing this last week, I looked outside my office window and the bank said it was -2F and the wind chill was somewhere between 10-15 degrees below zero. Bottom line, it's cold, baby! (Picture credit: FridayEve)
In the past, I wasn't a believer in Seasonal Affective Disorder, or SAD. I thought it was as believable as global warming. (Oops! I'm going to get comments on that one.)
People describe this time of year as the "doldrums of winter," where it's just cold, cold, cold as opposed to the "dog days of summer," where it's usually hot, hot, hot.
Around here, people's patience is short and tempers are flaring. A lot of people describe this as having "cabin fever." Maybe it's just this seasonal affective disorder after all. Here's a brief essay from Katie Couric.
In this article from CNN.com, it describes SAD in kind of a comical way:
If anyone accuses you of being a surly misanthrope between the months of November to February, you can justify yourself with words to the effect of: "Sorry, but I'm suffering from a biochemical imbalance of my hypothalamus triggered by a melatonin deficiency in my pineal gland. So get off my back!"Is this really a medical condition that requires treatment, specifically medication treatment? There's this report from last summer advocating med treatment for SAD.
What most people ask me about is the mysterious "light therapy" for SAD. "What's so magical about light therapy, doc?" I admit I don't know all about the research on this and the biokinetic process, but in my anecdotal experience, this light therapy thing may actually work.
My question is this: Does blogging count as light therapy? How about excessive television viewing? Hmmmmm.... I'll have to work on that. I'm not a card carrying SAD believer, yet. But, if this cold snap continues around here, I'll have more data to make an evaluation.


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Microsoft yanked back the veil obscuring its Surface RT tablet earlier this week, and if you ask me, it's the finest example of tablet hardware that we've seen to date. Microsoft poured a ton of mental and engineering resources into the Surface, and it shows; the Surface tablet and its oh-so-attractive Touch Cover keyboard is one of just three tablets to ever make me drool with desire. It even has Office 2013! And the new-look Windows is actually kind of awesome on mobile devices once you make a few tweaks.
Even still, I won't be buying a Surface RT tablet on October 26th. The same goes for any Windows RT tablet. There's no chance. Nada, nil, zero.
My reluctance doesn't have anything to do with pricing concerns. Some people think the Surface RT is overpriced at $500 to start, but not me. The Surface RT is a top-tier piece of hardware worthy of a top-tier price point. My concerns lie in Windows RT's crippled nature, and before you grab your pitchforks, they have nothing to do with the Modern-style overhaul.
Here's the kicker, though: Microsoft doesn't need me or you or anybody to buy Windows RT tablets on October 26th. They can be a complete flop in the short term and still be a massive success in the long run.
Let me explain.
Why I won't buy a Windows RT tablet
In a word: apps.
Windows RT and Windows 8 may look the same on the surface (get it?), but they're two totally different beasts under the hood. Windows 8 runs on x86-based processors, which means it can run both the new Modern-style Windows apps as well as the programs currently available for Windows 7 PCs.
Windows RT, on the other hand, runs on the ARM-based processors — such as the Qualcomm Snapdragon and Nvidia's Tegra 3 — that thoroughly dominate the mobile gadget world. That makes Windows RT tablets incompatible with the legion of programs written for past generations of Windows-based operating systems. Basically, Windows RT can only run the new Modern-style apps.
Modern-style apps can only be purchased through the Windows Store, and as it stands today, there simply aren't enough Windows apps — either in quality or quantity — to make purchasing a Windows RT tablet worthwhile. Not even the breathtaking Microsoft Surface RT with its baked-in Office app.
The vast majority of 4,326 current Windows Store apps are tablet-style games or instantly forgettable novelties. (Fart Soundboard, anyone?) Aside from standout apps by Netflix, Evernote and Slacker, most of the must-have essentials aren't there. I've spoken to several developers about the situation; it seems as though quite a few apps are waiting in the wings, set to appear in the Windows Store when it officially launches on October 26, but I don't expect the Windows Store selection to skyrocket out of the gate.
That's a big problem
Windows 8 devices can lean on the current Windows programs we know and love until the Modern-style apps hit full speed. Windows RT tablets don't have that luxury.
Knowing that, the little flaws in Windows' new Modern-style apps take on a whole new light. Intel CEO Paul Otellini was recently reported as saying that Microsoft is releasing Windows 8 before it's ready — a statement that Intel didn't exactly deny — and I'm inclined to agree with him. As a whole, Windows 8 is a joy on a tablet, but odd little quirks occasionally prove frustrating.
Those rough edges could be a whole post in and of themselves — tune in next week! — but let's talk about a particular frustration that highlights Windows RT's issues: The native Mail app's complete lack of POP3 support. A recent update to the Mail app fleshed out support for the vastly superior IMAP protocol, but if your email provider only provides POP3 remote access (as is the case with many Internet Service Providers, including Comcast and Fairpoint) you're in trouble.
Windows 8 users can just switch to desktop mode, download Thunderbird or one of the dozens of other freely available POP-compatible classic Windows programs, and start slinging messages in no time. Windows RT users are just screwed unless they switch to a webmail service or perform complex workarounds that Everyday Joe would never figure out for himself.
Nope, Windows RT just isn't worth the hassle. Gimme a Nexus 7 for half the price instead.
Getting Over the Hump
Manufacturers aren't stupid. They know Windows RT tablets will be limited at the outset. That's why we're seeing an overload of x86-based Windows 8 devices, but only a handful of Windows RT tablets. And that's totally fine; Windows RT tablets will have their day in the sun. Microsoft's very future depends on becoming as mobile-friendly as possible — and the company knows it.
Even if Windows tablets fizzle from the get-go, Windows 8 will still be installed on damn near every PC and laptop sold after October 26. Even if traditional computer sales are somewhat lagging, hundreds of millions of them are sold year in and year out.
Nothing attracts developers faster than a massive user base; Windows' tremendous desktop presence will eventually draw them like flies, and Microsoft is doing everything it can to make developing Windows apps as painless as possible. Modern-style apps and their associated Live Tiles are the heart of the new Windows experience, and those apps will come. There's no way the major software and service providers will leave the world's most popular desktop operating system by the wayside.
Sure, those Modern-style Windows apps might be developed to satisfy the hordes of PC users clamoring for Modern-ized versions of classic Windows programs, but they'll work just as well on mobile devices — regardless of whether those devices run on ARM or Intel processors. Microsoft and its partners don't need to sell a single Windows RT tablet; a year or two down the line the Windows Store will be packed with Metro apps even if Microsoft's initial mobile ambitions flop.
It's genius.
So no, I won't be buying a Surface RT tablet on October 26, even though the thought of holding it makes my fingers twitch with excitement. Microsoft's mobile future — its entire future — hinges more on what I will be doing that day, anyway: Taking advantage of the dirt-cheap upgrade offers to upgrade some of my secondary PCs to Windows 8.
In the meantime, check out our review of the Microsoft Surface with Windows RT tablet.
The views expressed here are solely those of the author and do not reflect the beliefs of Digital Trends.


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Well, I had always wanted to do a predator, but just never got around do it. After going to see Predators on Friday I decided to finally take a whirl at it.
For now it's pretty basic. Just roughing out the forms of the head, over top of my standard human male basemesh. I've used move, and clay tubes on a sphere to get the main head, and Zspheres for the hair and mandibles.
FYI: The head is going to be based on the ORIGINAL Predator.
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If you've got a yard that requires maintenance, you've probably collected a lot of items over the years that need storage. Hoses, gardening tools, pool toys, the list goes on and on. If you've been leaving these things lying around, cluttering up your yard, vulnerable to the elements, getting lost and even thieves, or if you've been storing them in the same old rotted, warping, wooden shed that you've had since you bought your property, it's definitely time to upgrade.
So what exactly are your options when it comes to sheds & outdoor storage? You can certainly stick with the classic wooden shed, although they may not stand up as well to wind and rain. You've got plenty of other materials to choose from with Sam's Club, from vinyl storage sheds, to steel, to plastic or resin sheds. You can also find sheds in a variety of sizes, from ones you can comfortably walk around in, to ones that are simply sufficient to store all your major outdoor items. You'll definitely want to invest in one of these storage sheds, especially when you see how affordable you are, but if you're not ready for that, basic deck boxes for hose storage are available at Sam's Club too, at a price that will leave you plenty of room to buy a shed later.
Before you lose another garden tool, find the right shed for you at Sam's Club.


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Join the Conspiracy with WeSC and Their New RZA Headphones
The lines begin to blur between audio accessories and fashion statements as WeSC teams up with hip-hop great RZA to introduces a new series of Chamber headphones. How good are the new on-ear headphones? We attend the launch and bring you the scoop from our hands-on.
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Monster Goes On-Ear for New Headphones Lineup
Monster introduced new on-ear headphones embodying their usual sense of style and panache. With David Guetta and Diesel among the list of collaborators, along with the introduction of their first active noise cancelling headphones and wireless capable device, we give you a first-hand account of how they fare.
Hands-on: Balanced Armature Experience with Sony's New XBA Headphones
Introducing something different from the standard dynamic drivers that most in-ears sport, Sony has released their XBA range of headphones which feature balanced armature technology. The question now is, are they any good? We give you a detailed first-hand account.
Creative Showcase: Mission Recon3D
We take a closer look at Creative's latest Sound Blaster Recon3D franchise, powered by the Sound Core3D audio processor. Showcased alongside its new gaming headsets, it is clear that Creative is out to woo console gamers with their latest offerings.
Sitex 2011 - TVs & AV Products Buying Guide
We're here to help you suss out the best HDTV and projector deals at Sitex 2011. While you're at it, why not consider that lovely pair of headphones for your partner or a media player for the whole family?
Beyerdynamic DTX 101 iE - A More Than Respectable Music Companion
Best suited for low-power devices like portable media players, the DTX 101 iE is apparently, capable of a "punchy audio performance". How will it stack up against other mid-range headphone models in the market? We find out.
Sony MDR-EX1000 Headphones - For the Audio Purist
First unveiled last year in Japan by Sony, the MDR-EX1000 is equipped with a neodymium 16mm driver reinforced with a magnesium-based housing. Is it worth its S$799 price tag? Read on to find out.
Beyerdynamic T50p Headphones - Audio Blitzkrieg on This Full Metal Jacket
Beyerdynamic is a German brand known for its premium microphones, as well as professional monitoring headsets for pilots. Here, we take a look at the T50p, an audiophile-grade, on-ear headphones that's suitable for portable use.
Shure SRH550DJ Headphones - Flippin' Good
Shure claims the SRH550DJ Heaphones to provide professional DJ quality sound. With 500mm drivers and the ability to flip or rotate the ear-cups, along with a threaded gold 3.5mm input jack, the headphones talk the talk, but do they walk the walk as well? Read on.
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According to Philips, the SHN4600 is ranked above the entry-level and cheaper SHN2600. Does it deliver as guaranteed? We find out.
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NYPD Patrols Tompkins Square Park Friday Night...
Friday night NYPD made its presence known in Tompkins Square Park . 8 or more scooters from the 1st precinct were stationed at the corner of Avenue A and Saint Marks Place . Several other police vehicles were also present on Avenue A , 10th street and in TSP . Patrols were conducted through out TSP by car , scooter and on foot .
Police personnel mentioned that bicycle group Criticalmass was the focus of the patrols . We suspect though that police had word that members of criticalmass would be in TSP to support the General Assembly group in their attempt to take over Wall Street Saturday . Several bicyclists were seen under the Hare Krishna tree and this group was under surveilance by NYPD for 2 hours .Police units left the area around 10PM.
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Sounds like they the city is worried, but also lacks good intelligence, otherwise they'd know nothing is happening. Unless maybe they have good intelligence, but they don't trust their intelligence, in which case, they're really really worried. Or the General Assembly is giving them false intelligence. Or the city is trying to provoke local uprising. Or the police are trying to give the impression that they don't have good intelligence. Or that the General Assembly wants the police to look like the police don't have good intelligence.
Or they just came by to watch the rats that everyone is talking about.
Or they just came by to watch the rats that everyone is talking about.
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if it makes them all feel better, why don't they just shut down the park...
damn imbeciles
if it makes them all feel better, why don't they just shut down the park...
damn imbeciles
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Healthcare can never, never be affordable unless there is some spending cap or limit on how much medical treatment a person can get. There will always be some new experimental procedure or drug that costs hundreds of thousands of dollars and has a low rate of success that will drain any insurance pool.
How much money do you put into a car before you decide to junk it? At some point it makes financial sense to stop fixing a car. Problem is that you can not easily make that logical decision about people. So at what point do you stop treating someone who will die any way? Who wants to make that decision???


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WQ402, Revised June 1997
Residential waste stabilization lagoons are commonly used for onsite sewage treatment in Missouri in low-population areas where soils are not suited for conventional absorption field systems. An estimated 30 percent of all housing units in Missouri use onsite wastewater treatment systems. Several surveys throughout the state have shown that 70 percent, or 150,000, of these systems are not functioning properly. Counties in the Missouri Ozarks are particularly at risk.
Human contact with sewage is a serious public health risk. Drinking water contaminated with sewage can cause health problems such as diarrhea, nausea, cramps, dysentery and hepatitis. Exposure to sewer gases can also cause discomfort and illness.
For at-risk areas, connecting to an adequate public sewer system is the most satisfactory and trouble-free method of disposing of domestic sewage from private residences. Where access to a public sewer system is unfeasible or too expensive, proper siting and design of an onsite sewage system is critical to avoid its premature failure. Misuse of individual sewage systems results not only in water quality problems and nuisance conditions, but also in costly repairs to rehabilitate a failing system. Failing systems include both those that you can see and smell and those that seep effluent, or waste liquids, into groundwater supplies before the soil can properly remove disease-causing pathogens.
To reduce public health risks and protect drinking water supplies, state legislation that took effect Jan. 1, 1996, sets minimum construction and permitting standards for onsite sewage systems. Individual counties may adopt stricter standards than those outlined by the state legislation. To ensure compliance with local codes and to reduce their environmental liability, homeowners should consult with their county health department sanitarian or building regulations department prior to construction or repair of any onsite sewage system.
For counties that have adopted the state standards without modifications, homeowners three acres must obtain a county permit before beginning construction of any sewage system. Due to space limitations, lagoons are not generally suitable for lot sizes of less than three acres. A typical residential sewage lagoon is pictured in Figure 1.
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Aerial view of a typical residential sewage lagoon.
A lagoon system consists of two components: a septic tank and a small earthen pond with a uniform 3-foot depth. A septic tank is a large, watertight, corrosion-resistant, buried container that receives raw sewage from the plumbing drains of the home. In it, solids are separated out of the raw sewage and are partially digested by anaerobic (oxygen-lacking) bacteria. After primary treatment in the septic tank, liquid effluent flows to the lagoon through a watertight pipe and discharges near the center of the lagoon bottom. Here the wastewater is further processed by aerobic (oxygen-loving) bacteria. Depending on weather conditions, the lagoon may discharge excess liquid, which must be disposed of on the property from which it originates. A grassed area surrounding the lagoon takes up these liquids, minimizing the potential for ground or surface water pollution.
While current state regulations do not require use of a septic tank in the system, its use is strongly recommended and may be required under stricter county ordinances. The septic tank should be large enough to allow retention of the raw sewage for at least 48 hours. Solids that are not digested either float to the top to form a scum layer or settle to the bottom of the tank as sludge. Depending on tank size and sewage volume, the sludge and scum may need to be pumped out every two to five years to allow bacterial digestion to continue in the tank. Otherwise, raw sewage may flow directly through the tank and into the lagoon, possibly creating odors or causing solids to float on the water surface. If a garbage disposal is used in the home, a septic tank is necessary to reduce the amount of fats and solids going to the lagoon.
The process that takes place in a lagoon is a natural one, with microscopic plants and animals coexisting and dependent on each other. This relationship causes the water in the lagoon to turn green with algae at certain times of the year. Sunlight is essential to promote this algae growth. Algae produce oxygen through the photosynthetic process. In this stabilization process, bacteria release carbon dioxide that is used by the algae in their growth process. Another oxygen source is breezes blowing across the lagoon surface. When wastes are broken down, some of the material is given off as gases in the air and small amounts of solids settle to the bottom of the lagoon. In a properly constructed and managed lagoon, solids will not likely build up to where the lagoon will need to be cleaned out.
If properly designed, installed and maintained, a lagoon system can effectively treat household wastewater for up to 30 years. All design and construction must be in accordance with Missouri Department of Health Rule 19 CSR 20-3.060, Minimum Construction Standards for On-Site Sewage Disposal Systems.
Lagoons may be used where there are no significant limitations related to groundwater and the soils are known to be impermeable. Soils with percolation rates slower than 120 minutes per inch are considered impermeable. (See "Determining soil suitability" section below.) Many soils in Missouri have a high clay content, making them ideal construction materials for a lagoon. Some soils in southwest and south central Missouri contain a dense soil layer called a fragipan, underlain by extremely porous, cherty gravel and/or fractured bedrock. Use extra care in these soils not to breach the fragipan, or lagoon leakage could easily contaminate regional groundwater.
Figure 2 shows areas where potential groundwater pollution may restrict location of a lagoon. If you live in one of these areas, or if you are not sure of the pollution potential from your proposed system, seek professional help with your site selection. Help is available through your local Department of Health office, MU Extension center, Natural Resources Conservation Service office, or the Missouri Division of Geology and Land Survey in Rolla, Mo.
Figure 2
Areas where potential groundwater pollution may restrict location of a sewage lagoon.
Table 1 shows the minimum setback distances that must be observed for septic tanks and lagoons. The 75-foot setback from property lines is measured from the lagoon's nearest shoreline. However, this distance must be increased where necessary to ensure that all effluent is disposed of on the property from which it originates. The discharge end of the lagoon's overflow pipe must be at least 100 feet from neighboring property lines.
On small or restrictive lots, a good way to locate the site for the system is to make a scale drawing of the site, marking out areas that are off-limits according to Table 1 and leaving the remaining open areas as potential system locations.
Table 1
Setback distances for sewage tanks and lagoons
Trees and high weeds should be located at least 50 feet from the water's edge. This will allow the lagoon to receive direct sunlight, let breezes help stir oxygen into the water as they blow across the lagoon, and keep leaves from falling into the water, causing sludge buildup. To allow for future development in the area, carefully select the location of the lagoon overflow so that it will be of the least nuisance to both the owner and to neighbors or nearby public properties.
Sites with more than 5 to 7 percent slope (5 to 7 feet of elevation drop per 100 feet of horizontal distance) should generally be avoided for lagoon construction.
With more than 400 different kinds of soils in Missouri, it is likely more than one type will be found on even a small lot. Because many of these soils are unsuitable in their natural state for lagoon construction, two methods — soil morphology evaluations and percolation tests — are commonly used for identifying appropriate soil modifications.
Soil morphology evaluations are preferred for sites where soil conditions suggest a potential pollution risk to groundwater. In Missouri, these evaluations may only be done by individuals approved by the Department of Health. This includes soil scientists or persons completing specific schooling and field practice requirements in soil morphology. A current list of qualified soil scientists is available from your county health department sanitarian.
Soil morphology evaluations are done by digging one or more 4- to 6-foot deep soil pits using a backhoe. The soil scientist then examines the soil profile for its texture, color, structure, mottling and rock fragment characteristics in order to locate restrictive horizons. Recommendations on lagoon sealing requirements may be made and, if needed, the methods for diversion of surface and subsurface water flow. The soil scientist will also provide a site plan, showing major topographical features such as streams and drainage patterns and locations for proposed buildings.
Since soils can be quite variable even 50 to 100 feet apart, it is wise to dig several pits for evaluation of the best site. Soil morphology evaluations are preferred in the Missouri Ozarks because they are more reliable, more informative and generally less expensive than percolation tests.
Percolation, or "perc," tests are best suited for sites that do not have significant groundwater pollution potential. In Missouri, perc tests for sewage systems requiring Department of Health permits may only be conducted by registered engineers, geologists, sanitarians, soil scientists or other persons who have received Department of Health training and certification. If a sewage system permit is not required, you may follow the steps listed in the "Percolation test procedure" section for conducting a percolation test.
A county Soil Survey, available through the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service office serving your county, can also be useful in identifying restrictive layers.
If your septic tank/lagoon system has not been designed according to the capacities of the soil on the site, the system will not function properly no matter how good the construction.
Percolation test procedure
Watch the hole for the first 10 minutes. If the 12 inches of water completely drains away in less than 10 minutes you can begin the percolation testing immediately. With this soil, you begin by setting the water level to 8 inches and you can measure every 10 minutes. If 8 inches of water seeps away in less than 10 minutes, use a shorter interval. It may be easier for you to measure the amount of time it takes for water to seep 1 inch. Even with this type of soil, you may not exceed the 8-inch maximum depth.
Septic tanks are constructed of many materials, including reinforced concrete, fiberglass or metal. The tank may contain up to three compartments, and it must be watertight to prevent leakage of untreated sewage from the tank that might pollute groundwater and to prevent leakage of groundwater into the tank that could overload the lagoon.
Reinforced concrete tanks, the most common, are built using one of three configurations: mid-seal, top-seal or monolithic cast. The mid-seal tank is cast in two nearly identical halves that are joined together with a sticky, tar-like mastic sealant. The top-seal tank is formed into a one-piece tank portion with a concrete lid secured to the open top with mastic sealant. The monolithic cast tank is factory-formed as one unit, making it more watertight but more expensive than the other two types of concrete tanks.
Figure 3
Section view of a concrete septic tank shows the typical components of a reinforced concrete septic tank.
Fiberglass or composite plastic tanks offer a near-perfect watertight seal. These tanks cost more than concrete tanks and require extra care when installing on sites with rocky fill material that could damage the tank.
Metal sewage tanks are not to be used unless specifically allowed by the regulatory agency on a case-by-case basis, and then should be used only if they are covered inside and outside with a bituminous coating.
In all septic tanks, the inlet and outlet pipes should be at least 4-inch diameter Schedule 40 PVC, cast-iron or other approved pipe and be protected by baffles or sanitary tees made of acid-resistant concrete, acid-resistant fiberglass or plastic. The baffles or tees ensure that floating scum from the tank doesn't plug the inlet pipe or flow into the lagoon. Six-inch diameter inspection pipes should be located above the baffles or tees and extend to the top of the ground surface. These pipes are for checking solids levels and clogs and should be capped when not in use. A 20-inch or larger square or round manhole should be installed in the cover of the tank over each compartment to provide access for agitation and cleaning. Extending the manhole riser to the top of the ground surface will simplify cleaning operations. Manhole openings should be covered with tight lids of heavy metal or concrete for safety purposes.
A watertight, 4-inch diameter Schedule 40 PVC pipe should connect the septic tank to the plumbing drains of the home. Slope the pipe 1/4 inch per foot (1/8 inch per foot minimum) toward the tank. Install cleanouts (Figure 4) every 50 feet (100 feet minimum) along the pipe or wherever the pipe turns corners sharper than 45 degrees.
Figure 4a
Manhole cleanout for a drain pipe.
Figure 4b
PVC pipe cleanout for a drain pipe.
A single-cell lagoon is generally adequate for single-family residences. If one or more secondary cells are used for additional storage or further polishing of the wastewater, they should be at least half the size of the primary cell. If the lagoon will serve more than one residence, a permit may be required prior to construction from the Missouri Department of Natural Resources regional office that serves your county. The lagoon may be round, square or rectangular, but a rectangular lagoon should not have a length of more than three times its width. No islands, coves or peninsulas in the lagoon are permitted.
Vertical separation from the lagoon bottom to creviced bedrock must be at least 3 feet, or a compacted clay liner or synthetic liner must be used. In areas with severe geologic limitations, restrictive layers such as fragipans must be a minimum of 12 inches thick and must not be breached by excavation equipment during construction. Water loss due to percolation cannot exceed 1/8 inch per day (about 70 gallons on a 900 square foot lagoon) to prevent groundwater contamination or nuisance conditions. Subsurface water flows that may damage the lagoon can be diverted by use of a curtain drain ("Interceptor 'curtain' drains" section).
Construction of the berms, or banks, of the lagoon is a big factor in how well it works. All vegetation and organic material should be kept out of the fill material used to build the berms. The inner and outer embankment slopes of the berms should not be steeper than 3:1 (three feet horizontal to one foot vertical) nor flatter than 4:1, to make mowing of the berms easier and to prevent water and soil erosion of the berms. The top width of the berms must be at least 4 feet wide. Freeboard, or the distance from the three-foot operating level to the top of the berms, should be 24 inches (18 inches minimum) to keep surface runoff from entering the lagoon.
Figure 5
Plan view of a residential sewage lagoon.
Septic tanks come in rectangular, oval or round shapes. The shape of the tank has little to do with its performance, but tank size is important. The tank must retain at least two days (48 hours) of sewage flow from the house; size is based on the number of bedrooms in the dwelling. The retention capacity allows time for solids to properly separate from the liquids before the liquids pass into the lagoon. Table 2 gives a quick match of septic tank size to house size. If the dwelling has a hot tub or whirlpool, it is wise to add one bedroom of capacity for each of these fixtures present.
Table 2
House lagoon system: Septic tank size and lagoon area requirements
These minimum tank sizes will be adequate to handle all household wastes, including water from the toilet and kitchen drains, referred to as blackwater, and water from the bathtub, shower, sinks and laundry, which is called graywater. Larger tanks allow longer intervals between tank clean-out operations.
Lagoon size is determined by the amount of sewage entering it, but it should have a minimum water surface area of at least 440 square feet per bedroom or 900 square feet, whichever is greater, at a 3-foot operating level. When a properly sized septic tank precedes the lagoon, the lagoon water surface area may be reduced by up to 20 percent if approved by the regulatory agency. This size reduction is not allowed if irrigation from the lagoon is required by the regulatory agency. Table 2 shows the dimensions for various sizes of square and round lagoons. Note the larger overall area needed to accommodate the lagoon berms in addition to the water surface area.
A small bulldozer or bucket-equipped track-loader is the best equipment for building a lagoon. A backhoe should not be used because it is difficult to control the proper lagoon dimensions and uniform soil compaction needed. Construction in the red and yellow clays of the Missouri Ozarks must be done during moist soil conditions or excessive lagoon leakage is likely. The berms should be built in four- to six-inch lifts of moist soil, taking time to compact each layer of soil before adding the next. To ensure an adequate seal in the clay liner on the lagoon bottom, it is important to destroy the original soil structure by repeated compaction and/or disking with rubber-tired equipment, such as a wheel tractor or with a sheepsfoot roller. A 12-inch total thickness of compacted clayey soil on the bottom and up the inside slopes of the lagoon will generally provide an adequate seal.
Where soils are too gravelly or permeable to provide an adequate seal using soil alone, amendments may be added to improve the lagoon seal. Bentonite clay is often effective in sandy and gravelly soils that are lacking enough clay particles and in soils with bright red clays. Soda ash is preferred for the bright red "problem" soils of southern Missouri. If the existing soil requires these materials, it is important to add them at construction time because they generally cannot be added later if leakage occurs.
Where soils are too permeable for even these sealing amendments, a synthetic liner may be used. The liner should be at least 30-mil (0.03-inch) thick and is typically made of laminated rubber compounds. Installation may require the services of a professional liner contractor, although homeowner-installable liners are available. To install such a liner, the soil-shaping portion of the lagoon is completed, then a layer of sand or geotextile fabric is laid down to protect the liner from rock punctures as it is applied over the cushioning layer. Depending on the manufacturer, seams in the liner may be hot-fused or overlapped, and the ends of the liner material may be anchored in a trench dug in the top of the berms around the perimeter of the lagoon.
The drain pipe from the septic tank to the lagoon should be watertight, at least 4 inches in diameter, and of Schedule 40 thickness until 2 feet past the overdig of the tank excavation. From there to the lagoon, pipe with SDR 35 thickness or greater is adequate. Lay the pipe on a firm foundation to maintain a slope of 1/4 inch per foot (1/8 inch per foot minimum) and extend it to discharge into the center of the bottom of the lagoon. The discharge end of the pipe should empty onto a 3-foot square, 4-inch thick concrete splash pad. Provide a cleanout or manhole (Figure 4) near the lagoon berm to allow access for unclogging blockages. The bottom elevation of the cleanout or manhole should be at least 6 inches above the high water level in the lagoon.
Install an overflow pipe in the lagoon bank so that any effluent that discharges is withdrawn from at least 6 inches below the water surface. This can be accomplished either by placing a tee on the inlet end of a level overflow pipe, or by placing the pipe without a tee 8 inches lower on the inside of the lagoon than it is on the outside.
A terraced swale at least 150 feet long is a good way to redirect the overflow to keep it on the property. If these methods are unsuccessful, or whenever there are less than 12 inches of permeable soil over a restrictive layer, use controlled surface irrigation. To use controlled surface irrigation, the pond must either be capable of operating up to five feet deep with 1 foot of freeboard or have a second cell for storage. The appropriate regulatory agency shall approve the method of effluent disposal.
Place a diversion terrace above the lagoon to divert surface water around it. Provide a minimum slope of 4 inches of drop per 100 feet of horizontal distance on the bottom of the diversion terrace to provide positive drainage. See Figure 6 for placement of the various lagoon components. As soon as possible after construction, seed the berms with a locally hardy grass from the outside toe to 1 foot above the water line on the inside slope to minimize soil erosion and simplify weed control.
Figure 6
Section view of an aerobic lagoon.
Enclose the lagoon with a 4-foot high or taller fence of welded, woven or chain-link 14-gauge wire to keep out livestock and children. Hog or cattle panels may also be used. Secure the fence wire to pressure-treated wood or galvanized and/or painted steel posts that are spaced not more than 10 feet apart and anchored 24 inches or deeper in the ground. Install a gate large enough (36 to 48 inches wide) to allow access for maintenance and mowing equipment. Post warning signs to designate the nature of the facility.
A seasonally high water table can "float out" the compacted earthen liner on a lagoon, causing it to leak. To prevent this, curtain drains can be installed to intercept this surface and/or subsurface runoff and divert it around the lagoon.
Curtain drains are dug 12 to 24 inches wide and cut a minimum of 6 inches deep into the top of the restrictive subsurface soil layer at a distance of at least 10 feet upslope of the lagoon. Provide a minimum trench slope of 4 inches of drop per 100 feet of horizontal distance. Perforated pipe (not coiled tubing) is placed in the trench, with the holes pointed upslope toward the perched water table. The trench is then filled with 1-1/2- to 3-inch diameter clean gravel to the same depth as the perched water table, followed by a water-permeable barrier material and earthen backfill. If surface runoff is a concern, completely fill the trench with gravel to the ground surface.
If the site has enough slope, the pipe outlet can be brought to ground level downslope of the lagoon and screened to allow free drainage. On level sites, pumps must be used to remove the collected water. Figure 7a and Figure 7b shows the proper placement of the curtain drain to protect the sewage lagoon.
Figure 7a
View of curtain drain location.
Figure 7b
A curtain drain diverts water around a sewage lagoon.
No starter bacteria or other additives are necessary to put a new lagoon into use. However, it is desirable to have the excavated area fully saturated and the lagoon prefilled with enough water for the solids to stay in suspension. During wet weather, you can prefill by temporarily diverting runoff from a roof or footing drain into the lagoon. During drier weather, you may need to prefill by pumping water from the house water well or nearby pond. Do not allow the lagoon's compacted earthen liner to dry out. After this initial prefill, the lagoon will gradually be filled by the incoming effluent from the home.
Vegetation on the lagoon banks should be mowed often during the growing season to prevent shading and to ensure that breezes can blow across the lagoon water surface to stir in oxygen for proper bacterial action.
The septic tank should be inspected annually to ensure that it is working properly and to determine when scum and sludge in the septic tank should be cleaned out.
Table 3 suggests tips for extending the life of your residential sewage lagoon system.
Table 3
Maintaining your residential sewage lagoon system
Properly built lagoon systems experience few problems. It is normal for a properly sized lagoon to have a musky odor during warmer weather after prolonged periods of cloudy weather, ice cover or temporary overloading. If odors become offensive, they may be controlled by broadcasting agricultural sodium nitrate or ammonium nitrate at a rate of two pounds per day over the surface of the lagoon until the lagoon turns green and the odor goes away.
A lagoon that was originally built too small or too deep can sometimes be "rescued" by installing a septic tank in the line between the house and the lagoon. This will reduce the nutrient load that the lagoon bacteria must digest. In severe cases, the contents of the lagoon may need to be pumped or dredged out. Then the lagoon should be resealed and refilled with fresh water.
A green covering of algae on the lagoon is normal. However, if duckweed grows and shades more than half of the water surface area, it should be removed. Contact your local MU Extension center for help in plant identification and recommended herbicide control.
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