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Nebraska's largest school district cancelled classes because of heavy overnight snow, as did many districts across Iowa, where drivers are being told to stay off the roads because of whiteout conditions.
The heaviest snow is expected across a swath extending from northwest Missouri into Milwaukee, Chicago and Michigan. As much as a foot of snow could fall in some areas.


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The Highland region of Scotland covers everything north of Glasgow on the mainland outside Speyside. This is a vast wilderness interrupted by the occasional distillery so the styles can vary quite considerably, although the general characterisation is of full bodied, spicy and complex drams ideal for after dinner or late at night. The southern highlanders such as Glengoyne and Tullibardine are relatively light, whereas the coastal highland whiskies such as Clynelish, Balblair and Old Pulteney up on the north east coast and Oban on the west coast tend to display atlantic freshness, waxiness and elegant fruit notes. Then the more central, northern examples such as Ben Nevis, Glenglassaugh and Glen Ord tend to be full bodied, oily, spicy whiskies with a little peat and lots of muscle. Like all regions the highlands have seen their fair share of sad closures and this region is home to some of the most sadly departed names in recent whisky memory, distilleries such as Glenugie, North Port, Banff and Glenlochy are all great whiskies and are well worth trying while you can still find them.


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Tinea cruris, commonly referred to as jock itch, is a fungal infection in the groin area. It affects mostly adult men. It's caused by a type of fungus called dermatophytes. It grows in a circle on your skin and often looks like a ring. Due to irritation, the skin becomes red.
Some people think the infection looks like there is a worm under the skin. Because of this, this infection is often referred to as "ringworm," although no worm is actually involved. The fungi are commonly found on the skin surface and nails and are usually quite harmless. Under certain conditions, however, they can multiply dramatically, causing irritation and surface tissue damage.
You don't have to be athletic to get jock itch. Infections caused by these organisms go by the medical name tinea. Tinea pedis is athlete's foot; tinea capitis is ringworm of the scalp. Jock itch is tinea cruris, from the Latin word for leg. They are all caused by dermatophytes – only the infected area differs.
Classic jock itch affects the inner thighs, groin, and lower buttocks, not the genitalia themselves. If the scrotum is inflamed, it's probably due to a different yeast condition called candidiasis, and a physician should be consulted.
Dermatophytes like to grow on skin that's moist and warm and thrive in areas where skin comes into contact with other skin, such as the groin or between the toes. Overweight men are more likely to develop jock itch if they sweat a lot or have folds of touching skin. Tight clothing and hot, humid weather are other risk factors.
Men who play sports and use a male athletic guard are particularly prone to tinea infection. Sweaty equipment left in a locker makes an ideal environment for tinea to grow. The fungi can live on towels, floors, carpets, and toilet seats. Sharing towels, combs, and shoes can easily transmit fungal infections.
Since the same dermatophytes can cause different types of tinea, it is not uncommon for someone with athlete's foot to get jock itch by towelling his feet before his groin.
Symptoms and Complications
Tinea is often painful or itchy, but not in every case. There are visual clues to help identify a fungal infection. These include:
- inflammation of the groin, anal area, and upper thigh – not including the genitals themselves
- slightly raised patch
- sharp borders
- expanding or spreading, with clearing in the centre
- dry or scaly blisters (occasionally oozing or crusting)
- abnormally dark or light skin
- skin redness or inflammation
Fungal infections often spread out in a circle, leaving normal-looking skin in the middle. At the leading edge of the infection the skin is raised, red, and scaly.
Making the Diagnosis
Any number of conditions (e.g., eczema, lice, candidiasis, scabies, and seborrhea) can make the groin area itch, but a doctor can determine what is causing the problem. A doctor may scrape a small piece of irritated skin and examine it under a microscope. Sometimes, a doctor may send a skin sample to a laboratory to determine what is causing the skin irritation.
When a man sees his doctor about jock itch, he may be asked what sort of exercise he does, or what clothes he wears, or if he has any pets. Tinea can easily recur after treatment if the source of infection is not removed, so it's important to know where it came from.
Treatment and Prevention
Tinea cruris is considered a mild condition and is usually treated with medications that often do not require a prescription. It should easily clear up after 2 to 4 weeks with an antifungal cream, powder, or lotion applied to the affected area 2 or 3 times a day.
Antifungal creams and powders such as clotrimazole* or miconazole, available without prescription at the pharmacy, are effective against most dermatophytes. It's important to continue use after the infection has disappeared for as long as the instructions recommend.
If the inflammation persists for much more than 2 or 3 weeks despite antifungal medication, see a doctor. The doctor may prescribe a different antifungal cream or possibly an antifungal medication taken by mouth to treat the infection.
Follow these tips to help to relieve and prevent jock itch:
- Wear loose-fitting clothing and underwear.
- Change underwear often, especially after sweating.
- Shower as soon as possible after exercising.
- Wash exercise clothes after each use.
- Don't sit around in a wet bathing suit.
- Don't use another person's towel or clothes.
- After showering, put socks on first. If underpants are put on first, foot fungus can rub off into the underwear, and cause jock itch.
- Use corn starch or talcum powder in areas more likely to become infected to keep them free of moisture.
*All medications have both common (generic) and brand names. The brand name is what a specific manufacturer calls the product (e.g., Tylenol®). The common name is the medical name for the medication (e.g., acetaminophen). A medication may have many brand names, but only one common name. This article lists medications by their common names. For information on a given medication, check our Drug Information database. For more information on brand names, speak with your doctor or pharmacist.
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The best part of every road trip usually happens the moment you put the map down and let the scenery be your guide. Whether it's stumbling across a random little village with the best homemade ice cream you've ever had, or finding the perfect swimming hole because you took a wrong turn somewhere, these chance encounters tend to be the most memorable. To celebrate the quintessential Canadian road trip, and to increase the odds of seeing something unforgettable, the Post's Jesse Kinos-Goodin highlights three great routes, with some help from the locals who know them best.
St. John's to Bonavista, N.L.
The Route
St. John's is a difficult place to leave, but before you get too attached to this capital, consider the following: Travel company Cape Race (caperace.com) will equip road-trippers with a rental car, guide book and the keys to three historic homes between St. John's and Bonavista.
There are three circuits to the trip, and company founder Ken Sooley suggests taking the time to do all of them to get the full cultural effect. The first circuit takes you north on highway 80 on the Baccalieu Trail, which travels up the side of Trinity Bay and passes towns that read like a romantic novel series: Heart's Delight, Heart's Desire and Heart's Content. Top out at Red Head Cove before looping down the Conception Bay side of the peninsula, where you can pick up the Trans Canada again. Suggested time: three days.
Next is the Cape Shore Trail, which travels Hwy 100 down one side of Placentia Bay, rounding around False Cape before travelling back up the other side, ending in Markland (day trip).
Last is the aptly named Discovery Trail, which takes you north on Hwy 230 around the rugged coastline of Bonavista Bay to your final destination, Bonavista, one of the largest working fishing villages in the province. Suggested time: two to three days.
Where to stay
J. Sooley House, Heart's Delight. This 1930s home looks untouched by time, but the amenities are still modern, including 1,500-count bed sheets.
Where to eat
Velma's, St. John's. Get a true taste of Newfoundland and go where the locals go for their daily fix of everything from fish cakes to fried liver. Be sure to tip the accordion player out front.
Don't miss
Rodrigues Winery has a reputation for raspberry, black currant and blueberry wine (rodrigueswinery.com).
Edmonton to Waterton Lakes National Park, Alta.
The route
"If you're gonna come to Alberta, you gotta get on a horse," says Neil Maclaine, president of the Cowboy Trail Tourism Association and owner of Moose Mountain Horseback Adventures(packtrips.ca).Riding a horse is a rite of passage in these parts, but to make the trail's full 735-km trip, you're going to need wheels.
Start your journey in Edmonton (you can also access the trail's halfway point from Calgary) and head west on Hwy 16 until you reach Hwy 22, otherwise known as the Cowboy Trail. From there it's due south as you wind through rolling foothills alongside rivers, with a view of the Rocky Mountains to the west.
Be sure to stop in Rocky Mountain House, established as a fur trading post in 1799. Bragg Creek is a great place to stop for a horseback ride before making your way to Longview, a village of 300 tucked in beside the Highwood River. Suggested time: two to three days.
Where to stay
Riverside Chateau, Bragg Creek. This B&B with a view combines the best elements of a log cabin and chateau (riversidechateau.com).
Where to eat
The Navajo Mug, Longview. Canadian Country Music Hall of Famer Ian Tyson's song Four Strong Winds has been covered by everyone from Neil Young to Johnny Cash, but these days he's more famous for making a mean cup of Joe and homemade pie (thenavajomug.com).
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Highwood Pass, on Hwy 40 just west of the official trail, cuts through Peter Lougheed Provincial Park, and at more than 7,000 feet, it's one of the highest roads in the country.
Victoria to Tofino, B.C.
The route
Whether you're a budding arborist, oceanographer or gourmand, Vancouver Island's coastline, old growth forests and locally sourced cuisine won't disappoint. After strolling around the waterfront in Victoria, take Hwy 1, but not before stopping at Goldstream Provincial Park. "It's a great spot, especially for bird lovers," says Gary Murdock, of Pacific Rainforest Adventure Tours, adding that in the fall it's one of the best places to see spawning salmon.
The drive up the island begins by ascending 1,100 ft on the winding Malahat Path before dropping back down into the Cowichan Valley. Murdock always takes tour groups for lunch in Cowichan Bay, North America's first official "Slow Food" area. At Parksville, you'll head west on Hwy 4, a hilly, winding road that cuts across the island. Cathedral Grove, in MacMillan Provincial Park, is the best place to walk among towering Douglas fir trees, some more than 800 years old. Continue on Hwy 4, and when you come to a T intersection, turn right to Tofino, stopping in at Long Beach to admire the surfers braving the frigid waters.
Where to Stay
Tigh-Na-Mara Seaside Spa Resort, Parksville is the halfway point between Victoria and Tofino, and makes a great spot to rest before cutting across the island.
Where to Eat
Riverwalk Cafe, Duncan. As part of the Quw'utsun' Cultural and Conference Centre, Riverwalk provides the only authentic First Nations' cuisine on the island (quwutsun.ca/riverwalk.html).
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Every road trip should involve ice cream, but not every ice cream is made daily with natural, local ingredients like at Morning Mist in Cowichan Bay. Try the Licorice, made from real licorice fruit and anise. 765 Cowichan Bay Rd.


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At the annual meeting of the Iowa Pork Producers Association (IPPA) in Des Moines in late January, delegates passed two resolutions dealing with hog transportation issues.
Both resolutions were jointly submitted by Lyon, Sioux and Plymouth County Pork Producers Associations, adjoining counties in northwest Iowa. Both dealt with the same basic concern — timely unloading of hogs at the packing plant.
Past IPPA president and Le Mars, IA, pork producer Bill Tentinger wrote one resolution highlighting the unloading problems at some area packing plants, which has truck drivers all riled up.
Many people involved in hauling hogs have been trained under the Trucker Quality Assurance (TQA) program, and they understand and have experience in animal handling procedures, Tentinger explains. They are trained to limit the amount of stress that pigs endure during transportation.
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) inspectors, who are trained to inspect conditions inside slaughter plants but have limited training in animal handling, are coming out to the unloading area and stirring up conflict among truckers as they assert their authority, Tentinger observes.
Strict animal handling procedures at loadout, which have been imposed by packers, have some truckers upset.
"From all of the phone calls that I've been getting, the biggest complaint is that plant officials are tattooing those hogs right off the tailgate of the truck. So it is not unusual to have tattooed hogs end up back on the truck, and then you've got a circus and huge biosecurity concerns," Tentinger points out.
Add to that, some plants continue to use out-of-date equipment.
"A lot of the truckers feel that the plant is not willing to change or upgrade their facilities and are not willing to hire extra help to unload the trucks, and the result is the truckers are penalized because it is costing the them more in time and trouble to unload," he notes.
Truckers say they are being reprimanded without cause, and that while this issue surfaced initially at one major hog packing facility, problems of handling and unloading groups of hogs are starting to occur at other plants.
"This whole experience falls on the back of the driver just trying to deliver his load. These truck drivers are up in arms! Some drivers are even refusing to deliver hogs to the plants in question," Tentinger reveals.
Resolutions to Pork Forum
IPPA passed this resolution: "Unloading practices may vary from one packing plant to another, such as tattooing immediately off the truck, as well as environmental distractions that include bright lights that inhibit the trucker's ability to manage the stress on the animals.
"The Iowa Pork Producers Association, National Pork Board (NPB) and National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) work with all packers to implement best unloading equipment and practices to ensure safe, timely and least stressful unloading processes."
The second resolution that was approved by Iowa delegates was written by Inwood, IA, pork producer and veterinarian Gene VerSteeg. Pork producers work hard to provide proper pig care using Pork Quality Assurance Plus guidelines. But these efforts are being circumvented by delays in unloading hogs at the packing plant, he says.
"I talked to Gene (VerSteeg) about his resolution, that everyone on the farm is receiving proper animal welfare training, and packers are now looking at third-party assessments to deal with animal handling concerns. So we are all totally focused on how we handle those animals. Yet sometimes we get hogs to the plant and can't unload them," Tentinger says.
Schedules for hog delivery to packing plants are very tight. Instructions are to not get there early — and not be more than 30 minutes late, he says. But if an inspector determines that there has been a violation of some sort anywhere on the line or with animal handling, that inspector has the power to shut the plant down until plant management can resolve the issue, Tentinger says.
Too many truckers end up sitting, waiting to unload their hogs. Sometimes drivers show up only to find the plant temporarily closed — without warning. "This creates a real concern, especially on a hot day," Tentinger says.
The delegate body resolved that IPPA, NPB and NPPC work with USDA on developing an animal handling action plan with uniform standards and uniform penalties that do not include a plant shutdown.
Both resolutions were among those to be deliberated by delegates to the National Pork Industry Forum in Orlando, FL, in early March


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Although there is always talk of "real-world" in simulation and analysis, and much trumpeting about how we keep planes in the sky, cars on the road, and buildings upright, it can still be difficult to raise our heads from the computer screen and truly look at how simulation and analysis is very much a real-world tool, which is used primarily to make lives better. If you want to bring this into sharp focus, you need look no further than one of the articles in this issue, 'Modelling like the Masters', which can be found a few pages in. This article, based on the paper which won the prize for 'Most Innovative Use of Simulation Technology' at the recent NAFEMS World Congress, brings the real world into stark focus. In it, we hear about how simulation is being used to more accurately plan and carry-out post-surgery breast reconstruction after surgical interventions due to breast cancer. A subject that has undoubtedly touched many of our lives through the years, and one which, thanks to techniques and studies such as those outlined in the article, is being pushed forward with the sole aim of basically making people's lives better and more comfortable. It's fascinating stuff, and we welcome your thoughts and feedback on this and any other topics you have something to say about.
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Dancing With The Stars Mark Ballas & Chelsie Hightower To Perform For The National July 4th Celebrations "A CAPITAL FOURTH"
Gear up Dancettes! If you you'd like to see Mark Ballas and Chelsie Hightower dance on TV again, we'll be able to do so. The two dancing pros will be dancing for "A CAPITAL FOURTH" to celebrate America's independence. PR Newswire reports that the event will air in HD from the West Lawn of the Capitol in Washington DC on Monday, July 4, 2011 from 8:00 to 9:30 p.m. ET (check your local listings) on the American Forces Network. "A CAPITOL FOURTH" can also be heard live in stereo over NPR Member stations nationwide. More details below and at the link.
Washington, D.C., June 28, 2011 /PRNewswire/ — A CAPITOL FOURTH, the live PBS broadcast of America's favorite Independence Day tradition, will feature unrivaled performances from some of the country's best-known musical names topped off by the greatest display of fireworks anywhere in the nation. Emmy and Golden Globe Award-winning actor Jimmy Smits will host the all-star line-up that includes: Grammy and Emmy Award-winning actor and musician Steve Martin performing with the Steep Canyon Rangers; multi-platinum recording superstar Josh Groban; Tony, Emmy and Golden Globe nominated star of stage and screen who has just released his debut self titled album Matthew Morrison (Glee); American Idol winner Jordin Sparks; two-time Dancing with the Stars champion and chart-breaking Sony recording artist Mark Ballas, with his debut album HurtLoveBox in stores now; dancer and Emmy-nominated choreographer Chelsie Hightower from Dancing with the Stars; Rock 'N Roll legend Little Richard performing with the cast of the Broadway smash hit Million Dollar Quartet; three time Tony-nominated Broadway star Kelli O'Hara; and the National Symphony Orchestra under the direction of top pops conductor Jack Everly.
I love it when Chelsie and Mark dance together! There is something always so personally magnetic about the two.
Adding: Thanks to Rory, below is a new interview with Mark and Chelsie on Good Day Sacramento. They dish a little on Dancing With The Stars and give some more details on the Capital Fourth show, and more.
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November's Formula One race at Austin's brand new Circuit of the Americas was a success from nearly every perspective. While some of the facilities weren't totally complete and the track was slick, the circuit ended up with praise from drivers, teams, and the 117,000-plus fans that attended.
But the most praise should go to the liquor vendors. The Circuit of the Americas sold more alcohol in November than anywhere in Texas. Way to go F1 fans!
COTA's liquor sales totalled a staggering $2.8 million for the month of November when the race was held. That's seven times more alcohol — dollar wise — than the place that came in second. What's even more amazing is that COTA was basically only open for three or four days of the month with large crowds not arriving until Saturday and Sunday.
I can't say I'm totally surprised though. Liquor at the track was incredibly expensive. A large domestic beer sold for the bargain basement price of $11. That's how much beer costs in strip clubs... I mean, that's how much I IMAGINE beer costs in strip clubs.
Still, kudos to COTA. The increased revenue brought Austin's total liquor sales up 23 percent compared to November 2011. And it proved that you don't have to be NASCAR fan to drink a lot while watching a race, although more wine and martinis were probably ordered at the F1 race than at Daytona.
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(Hat Tip to Patrick!)


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5 things you missed: Sumry's interactive resumes, smart pet feeder and more
1. Turn your resume into an interactive timeline with this program
Bored of submitting the same ol' Microsoft Word-based resume when job hunting? Don't fret, Sumry is here. The program splits your resume into six customizable sections, and for $3 a month, hosts your new, spiffy resume.
Read more: Bored of your normal résumé? Sumry wants to replace it with an interactive timeline(TheNextWeb)
2. Learn the dietary requirements of your furry friend with this feeding bowl
We have smart watches, smart appliances and even smart mailboxes – and coming soon: a smart feeding bowl, the Petnet SmartFeeder. This bowl has sensors to assess the dietary requirements of your pet, including how much they eat (and when), and alerts owners when the next feeding should happen.
Read more: This company shows how the Internet of everything will make a difference to your dogs and cats(TheNextWeb)
3. Turn your smartphone into a high-quality camera with this lens
A new Kickstarter-based project, Moment, aims to bring iPhone and Samsung Galaxy smartphone owners a pair of add-on lenses that improve photo quality.
Moment co-founder Marc Barros told TechCrunch that phones limit creativity, but with his product, "We put the finest of photography back in your product with beautiful lenses that capture the best images on the market."
Read more: Moment's mobile camera lenses make the smartphone the new interchangeable lens system (TechCrunch)
4. This app has videos to watch to match your mood
5by, an iOS and Android app, finds videos based on your moood for any given situation. How does it work? The app asks you questions, determines your personality and then offers you multiple video-watching options such as: Are you on the john, looking to entertain or just geeking out?
Read more: iOS, Android app recommends videos based on your personality (C|Net)
5. Now your iPhone case can be a wallet
What will they think of next? Oh, how about an iPhone case that can double as a virtual wallet? The Cashwrap Mobile Wallet, brought to you by Incipio, is just that. For $70 and an accompanying app, you don't have to carry cards anymore thanks to this this near-field communication wallet.
Read more: This case will turn your iPhone into a mobile wallet for $70(Engadget)


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Drought-stricken state gets drenched, but not enough to ease historic shortfall
California got some much-needed precipitation over the weekend, but not nearly enough to ameliorate the state's persistent drought, weather and water experts said.
Long-awaited storms in Northern and Southern California dumped several inches of snow and rain on parched mountains, fields and cities. Los Angeles saw its precipitation nearly quadruple over the past week. After receiving 4.24 inches of rain since Thursday, the city is now at 5.5 inches since July 2013 -- still just half its normal rainfall.
State and federal water managers cautioned that much of the state is still so far below normal that there is almost no way to recover this year.
"The rain and snow are helping, but we are in such a deep deficit (both precipitation and storage) that there is virtually no chance we will have a normal runoff/storage/delivery year," said Ted Thomas, spokesman for the state Department of Water Resources. "Drought conditions remain, only slightly dented."
The state's monthly snow survey, taken Thursday in the Sierra Nevada, found that precipitation had increased water content in the state's snowpack to 24 percent of average, up from 22 percent earlier in the week.
"We welcome the late storms, but they are not enough to end the drought," said DWR Director Mark Cowin.
Thomas said it would take about two weeks to calculate the amount of runoff expected from the current storms and that he couldn't say whether farms, cities and others that depend on the State Water Project's canals and reservoirs would see more water. The state announced in January that it would deliver none of the water that it usually does to supply 25 million people and 700,000 acres of farmland (E&ENews PM, Jan. 31).
"It's too early to say if we will be able to increase deliveries," Thomas said. "Obviously, this is not a normal year, and unless there is a dramatic turnaround, many farms and communities will be short of water, especially during the peak demand period this summer."
U.S. could increase deliveries
Federal officials managing other parts of the state's water infrastructure, however, said that the storms could allow them to send more water to farmers grappling with record-low projected supplies.
"We've stored an additional 160,000 acre-feet just from the past couple weeks of systems that have come through," said Louis Moore, spokesman for the Bureau of Reclamation, which operates the Central Valley Project.
The CVP is a sprawling system of canals and reservoirs on five rivers, including the massive Shasta Lake, which can store 4.5 million acre-feet of water. As of yesterday, it contained about 1.8 million acre-feet, 40 percent of its capacity.
That's a slight increase from last month, when Reclamation issued historic cuts in water allocations to farmers. Reclamation notified senior contractors on the Sacramento and San Joaquin rivers last weekend that they should expect 40 percent of their regular deliveries this year, the first time that deliveries will have fallen below 75 percent, the minimum guaranteed in their contracts with the federal government (Greenwire, Feb. 19).
Systemwide, the CVP had 4.7 million acre-feet in storage as of Friday, 59 percent of the 15-year average. The rain could allow Reclamation to adjust allocations, which could happen in the next couple of weeks, Moore said.
"It's typically done on a monthly basis, but knowing we had this kind of difficult allocation, we're going to do that sooner," he said.
Water agencies that supply farmers said that more storage would have helped carry water over from the 2010-11 year, which was wet. Reservoir operators had to release floodwaters in that year because their lakes were full; if they had had more room, the water could have been available now.
"That water, had it been stored, would have helped groundwater conditions, and some presumably would have been available as surface supplies this year, as well," said Ron Jacobsma, general manager of the Friant Water Authority, which is facing an allocation of none of its typical supply of 1.2 million acre-feet from the CVP. "The rain/snow is helpful. However, the overall state water supply situation is still very critical."
State girds for more water stress
On Saturday, Gov. Jerry Brown (D) signed a bill with $687 million in funding for emergency drinking water, food assistance, flood protection, water efficiency and water storage projects. The state Legislature fast-tracked the bill, passing it Thursday, eight days after first announcing it.
Money in the measure comes from existing funding sources, including $549 million from voter-approved bonds and $40 million from sales of greenhouse gas credits in the state's cap-and-trade program.
It would pay for food and housing for people who have lost work as a result of the drought, as well as projects that capture stormwater, distribute recycled water, manage groundwater, reduce the risk of wildfires or otherwise conserve water (Greenwire, Feb. 28).
On Thursday, the state Public Utilities Commission ordered investor-owned water utilities to ask their customers to reduce their water use by 20 percent in line with Brown's January emergency drought declaration.
Under the ruling, large investor-owned water companies will have to include bill inserts or direct mailings asking their customers to reduce consumption. If conditions worsen, mandatory rationing could be next.
"Like the rain this weekend, this package is badly needed to help mitigate the effects of the historic drought California is facing. But also like the rain, we need to see more," said Assembly Speaker John Perez (D). "That's why every Californian needs to continue to conserve water, and there's more work to do on storage, water quality improvement and environmental protections. If we don't act now, the problems we face will only get worse."
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I am testing migration from a Solaris 9/dovecot system to Zimbra 5.0 on RHEL5. imapsync seems to work very well except for some occasional errors like:
Use of uninitialized value in concatenation (.) or string at /usr/bin/imapsync line 1340.
10791 BAD parse error: invalid date format
at /usr/bin/imapsync line 1358
Couldn't append msg #28587 (Subject:[something]) to folder INBOX: 10791 BAD parse error: invalid date format
By occasional, I mean a few hundred such erroneous e-mails for the entire migration of 300000+ e-mails.
I tried finding the bad date headers, but can't see anyhting wrong with them. Here are two examples:
Date: Sun, 31 Dec 2006 17:18:22 -0800
Date: Mon, 31 Dec 2007 16:04:21 -0800
This led me to check the dates associated with more of the errors, and they are all December 31st!
Any ideas what is going on here?


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Working in any hazardous factory isn't a treat, but at least you aren't met with these horrifying posters, which make it seem like you could be impaled or electrocuted at any moment. That hair-in-drill one looks like it REALLY HURTS.
Of course, work safety is serious business, and I'd rather be freaked out by a poster than get ground into a puddle of mush by a Soviet pneumatic press. The designs themselves are also pretty wonderful - stuff now found on museum walls instead of (blood-spattered?) Russian factories. [English Russia via BuzzFeed]


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Clam Jam faces wave of police enforcement Saturday
Fairfield University students aren't the only ones making plans for this weekend's Clam Jam beachside party -- so are police.
The beach bash, planned Saturday at Lantern Point, has been a traditional way for university seniors to celebrate before graduation and also traditionally has been a source of anger for year-round residents of the shoreline neighborhood.
Prior to the imposition of a court injunction in 2001 to control festivities, the Clam Jam drew college students from all over, with upwards of 5,000 raucous partyers on the beach and in the street several years.
The 2001 injunction, secured by the Fairfield Beach Residents Association, limits the event to decks at Lantern Point to no more than 250 people. However, the injunction is a civil matter and cannot be enforced by police.
"The goal of law enforcement that day is to maintain order, enforce violations of the law, and minimize any impact this event may have on the neighborhood," police Capt. Josh Zabin said.
According to Zabin, the Lantern Point Association has hired five police officers for private-duty assignments that day, as well as one of the security firms used at the Gathering of the Vibes concert in Bridgeport. There will be additional police officers, augmented by officers from area towns, on duty in the beach area outside Lantern Point, and two DUI checkpoints will be set up in the area as well -- one on Reef Road near Veterans Park and the second on Fairfield Beach Road near Rowland Road. All cars traveling through the checkpoints will be stopped.
Special "no-parking zones" in the beach area will be posted, and enforced, beginning at 10 a.m. Saturday.
"We will be towing vehicles," Zabin said of parking violators, adding that there will be "zero tolerance" for any other violations of the law in areas outside Lantern Point. "Everyone will be held fully accountable," he said.
Anyone attending Clam Jam must have a wristband, issued by the Lantern Point Association, to gain entrance.
Representatives from Fairfield University also are expected to be at Lantern Point, and Zabin said the college has assured police that alternative activities have been scheduled on campus in an attempt to keep many potential partyers there.
Alternative on-campus activities include a tailgate party at the Levee, a clambake, a lacrosse game between Fairfield and Ohio State, a screening of "American Hustle" and "crazy" bingo.