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Mike's Meanderings
For quite some time, I've been pondering an issue that seems particularly perplexing. It's the blatant unconstitutionality of the minimum 21 drinking age.
Now a minimum drinking age affects me in no way. I'm over 21 (in fact way over). I don't drink and I haven't for about 13 years now. I've seen not only young people but many adults act really stupid when under the influence of alcohol. And I think drinking alcohol is a profound waste of human endeavor.
So why on earth would I be concerned about the minimum 21 drinking age?
Well, it's the constitutionality of the thing.
About 20 years ago the State of South Dakota took the issue all the way to the U.S. Supreme Court. Then U.S. Transportation Secretary Elizabeth Dole jerked South Dakota's federal highway funds because the state did not have a minimum-21 drinking age. So the state challenged it.
The State of South Dakota argued that the 21st Amendment, which repealed the Volstead Act, gave states the right to regulate the manufacture, distribution and consumption of alcohol. And since people are considered adults at age 18, the state argued, they should be entitled to the rights to consume alcohol. And, further, the state should be allowed to entitle them that right.
The high court ruled that public safety was a greater concern than the sanctity of the U.S. Constitution. That's right. The U.S. Supreme Court, consisting of nine supposedly intelligent jurists with working brains, said public safety was a greater concern than the sanctity of the Constitution.
When I discuss this issue with a lot of people, it seems they invariably fall back on the argument that people under 21 can't handle their liquor. I agree that a whole lot of people can't handle their liquor. Period. But that isn't the issue that concerns me the most. Rather, it's the fact that the U.S. Supreme Court regards the Constitution relativistically.
If the jurists could argue that public safety is a greater concern than the Constitution, where does that argument end?
By logical extension, the Supreme Court could also argue that since public safety is an overriding concern, the Second Amendment should be abrogated and all guns should be taken out of private ownership. It's really the same argument.
However, we can all see the slippery slope that this creates. Maybe we should suspend any protection against the protections afforded in the Constitution against illegal search and seizure because it's in the public interest. Or torture. Or any provisions ensuring equal protection under the law.
The whole upshot of this is that even lifelong jurists regard the U.S. Constitution with relativism. And that absolutely stinks.
The day we no longer care about the sanctity of the Constitution is the day we no longer care about our individual freedoms.
I don't know about you, but if some judge orders me to start goose stepping, I know where the first place is that I'll plant my foot.

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NEW YORK (CNNMoney) — Americans dealing with injuries, mental illnesses and other impairments are being notified out of the blue that they've been overpaid by the Social Security Administration and now owe thousands of dollars.
One 33-year-old veteran began receiving Social Security disability payments after his left foot was amputated following an explosion in Iraq in 2007. After going through rehab for his prosthetic leg, he began working full-time for a defense contractor in 2009. As soon as he started collecting a paycheck, the veteran, who asked to remain anonymous, reported his roughly $100,000 annual salary to the Social Security Administration.
When recipients of disability benefits reenter the workforce, they have a nine-month trial period in which they continue to receive benefits. Once the trial period ends and their earnings exceed a certain level — currently $1,040 a month — the payments are supposed to stop. And that's exactly what happened in his case.
But then, last July, he noticed a $75,000 deposit in his checking account. Three days later, a letter arrived from the Social Security Administration saying it had reinstated his benefits because he had not been "gainfully employed" during the past three years.
He called the agency and was told the mistake would be investigated. Finally, in November, he was notified that the benefits he received were indeed a mistake and he must repay the agency. But, oddly, the amount requested was a few thousand dollars less than the $75,000 overpayment he had received.
Worried he'd be accused of defrauding a federal agency, he filed an appeal — which he was later told had been lost. His second appeal is still pending. While he hasn't had to pay any interest on the overpayments, he has had to pay more than $23,000 in income tax on that additional "income."
It turns out Social Security overpayments like these are surprisingly common.
A recent audit conducted by the Government Accountability Office found that Social Security made $1.3 billion in potential overpayments to disability recipients in just two years. While some of that amount can be attributed to fraudsters who game the system, many innocent people are also receiving overpayments and then being asked to pay the agency back. Some continue being paid even after they notify the administration that they are no longer eligible for benefits, while others have no idea they are being overpaid.
"People assume that if the government sends them a check, they're entitled to it," said Cheryl Bates-Harris, who runs the Social Security program at the National Disability Rights Network, which helps disability beneficiaries return to work.
Daniela de la Piedra, an attorney at the Legal Counsel for the Elderly, said she deals with around 30 cases of disability overpayments per year — one of her current clients has been asked to repay as much as $133,000 in benefits that was received over nine years. Michael Elsken, an attorney at Disability Rights Nebraska, has had clients who were asked to pay back as much as $60,000.
"It's enough to give someone a stroke or panic attack," Elsken said.
The Social Security Administration is unable to comment on specific cases due to privacy laws, but said its accuracy rate for disability payments exceeds 99%. It said the GAO's audit may have been flawed, and it plans to investigate the potential overpayments identified during the audit.
That's little solace for Amanda McFarling. When McFarling was under the age of 18, her mother was receiving disability payments on McFarling's behalf since she was considered a dependent. Now 20, McFarling is being asked to repay $3,847 in benefits that had been overpaid.
She only found out about the overpayments when her tax refund didn't show up this year and the IRS told her it had been taken by the Social Security Administration to repay a debt she owed.
"On top of being a recent graduate, still unemployed, with student loans to cover, [this debt] will follow me, and possibly my credit, for a significant amount of time," she said.
She has applied for a waiver of the debt, and her case is still pending.
Rebecca Rivetto, 33, had been receiving $700 to $800 per month in Supplemental Security Income benefits, which are disability payments administered for low-income individuals. The money was for her two autistic sons — one of whom is a 7-year-old who needs constant care because he can't communicate and isn't potty-trained.
When Rivetto's husband received a raise that meant their family no longer qualified for benefits, she reported the change in income to Social Security six months later. That turned out to be a big mistake.
After a lot of back and forth between various offices, she was ultimately asked to pay back all the benefits she had received over the last four years — not just the extra six months. The agency said it had made a mistake and she never should have qualified for disability in the first place.
The result: a bill for $20,000, which is more than double the $8,000 she believes she was actually overpaid. She doesn't have enough money to hire a lawyer so she has given up, agreeing to pay $50 a month. It will take her more than 30 years to fully repay the debt.
"If I can pay them as little as possible until I die, that's what I'm going to do," she said. "It's just sad to me that this entity is there to help people who need help but then something like this happens where they're basically doing the opposite."
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Following Herschel's arrival at Europe's Spaceport in Kourou, French Guiana, the spacecraft has been unpacked and inspected. After an initial visual inspection, the telescope mirror, the largest ever to fly in space, was cleaned thoroughly to prepare it for launch.
The spacecraft arrived in Kourou on 12 February. Before the container was opened a day later, it was flushed with dry gaseous nitrogen, ensuring that the difference in pressure inside and outside of the container prevented any contaminants from entering.
Once the spacecraft was removed from the container, a first visual inspection was carried out. Between 15 and 17 February, the telescope mirrors were cleaned thoroughly. This was done using carbon dioxide snow, or dry ice, that vapourises and carries away any foreign particles.
The mirror was also inspected several times under ultraviolet light, without any other illumination. This was done to pick out any remaining particles that fluoresce and become visible under ultraviolet light.
The next step will comprise a mechanical and electrical fit check of the spacecraft with the adapter that is its interface to the launcher.


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Mr. Insulin: "Hi, I'm a diabetic, and my blood sugar has been out-of-control today."
Dr. Grumpy: "I'm your neurologist. Why don't you call your internist?"
Mr. Insulin: "His number is out in my car, and it's too cold to go out and get it."
A Blog detailing the insanity of my medical practice and the stupidity of everyday life.
Haha... it's so sad that my first thought was, "Yeah, it's freezing outside. That's legitimate."
Thank God he likely has a phone book or an internet-connected computer inside.
C'mon Dr. Grumpy, surely you must have learned about diabetes in med school.
As an EMT, I am surprised that we didn't get this call!
I agree with Mr. Insulin on this one.
Cripes, no wonder doctor offices are so overloaded. Am I the only diabetic on the planet who doesn't go crying to a doctor every time my blood sugar goes nuts?
Hell, the last time I hit 500 [still don't know why it happened, either] I managed to get it back under control by myself within a few hours. & I keep sugar within arms reach for when it drops down below 60.
I mean, you try for steady numbers but crap is gonna happen. A frikkin cold -- hell, an allergy attack! can send your blood sugars flying one way or the other. Diabetes is like every other life-long illness -- either you control it or it controls you.
"Take 10 units and call me in the morning"
If we called 911 every time our blood sugars went out of whack the 911 service would create a service JUST for diabetics. While this isn't necessarily commonplace for any one individual diabetic it is a problem across the board for diabetics in general. With that said I typically call my endro. for help when I've done everything we've been taught to get our blood sugars back down, which is pretty rare. So how about that 911 service?! ( I KID I KID)
P.S. I ALWAYS call my neurologist everytime my blood sugars go out of whack. What you don't?
I think I can guess why their sugar is out of control today...
That sounds a lot like the opening of a porn movie I just saw...
Dear Mr. Insulin, Have you not taken your blood sugar level yet? You sound low to me. Please check your blood sugar. If it is low, drink some apple juice or whatever you normally do for low blood sugar. If it is high, do whatever your endocrinologist has told you to do when it is high. Then put their number on your speed dial in the morning. What?? You've lost your meter again?? And you've been diabetic for nearly 40 years?? I see. You must go immediately to the nearest pharmacy and buy two. And since you'll be in your car, you can get your doctor's number and call them.
finese - the difficult are of getting patients to act appropriately... which reminds me, I need to see if I can't find my husband's meter.
With those diabetic feet, he really shouldn't be out in the cold.
My endo can only wish I were so vigilant with my diabetes. Thank God for insulin pumps!
Amen!! I think pumps have saved a number of lives. And it certainly has made it easier for children to manage their disease. Dale grew up having to take shots at school. ::sigh::
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Cunningham / Cordeiro, Educational Leadership: A Bridge to Improved Practice 4e (020557842X) Commonly known for providing the most comprehensive coverage of the essentials of modern school administration in a book of fewer than 400 pages, this text supports improved practice in educational administration, which in turn results in greater student learning in American schools. It is much more than an outstanding leadership theory and research text; it is also a highly usable, practical guide. This text focuses on present conditions, operations, new directions, and best practices in American schools. It successfully makes the important theory-to-practice transitions in a clearly written, readable format, with lots of hands on activities to draw students into the important content. It is a must for any one serious about becoming an educational leader for American schools. New to this edition: o The title of this text was changed to reflect its increased emphasis on relevancy and practicality to the contemporary practice of educational leadership Though many have accused educational leadership programs as building bridges to nowhere, this book delivers a bridge to improved practice.. o Greater stress has been placed on the duties and responsibilities of the principal and the text is also focused even more on responsibilities at the school level. o There is expanded coverage of distributed leadership. There is growing interest in increasing the number of individuals who are involved in leadership within the school. This text provides significantly increased coverage of this very popular and successful trend. Here s what your colleagues are saying: It provides an excellent foundation for students in the initial stage of preparing for school leadership. My students have been particularly complimentary of the text, indicating that it would remain part of their personal libraries. - Dr. Carol Parham, University of Maryland The book is comprehensive and thorough in the presentation of topics in educational administration. The problem-based activities are an excellent addition. - Dr. Denise P. Dunbar, Tennessee State UniversityPaula A. Cordeiro is the author of 'Educational Leadership: A Bridge to Improved Practice (4th Edition)', published 2008 under ISBN 9780205578429 and ISBN 020557842X.[read more]
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When I was ten years of age I was sent to live in the country with a family by the name of Prime. They had no children, and soon became quite fond of me. I really think Mrs. Prime loved me. She had a brother who was dying with consumption, and she herself was a cripple. For some time after I went there, Mr. John, the brother, was able to walk from his father's house, which was quiet near, to ours, and I used to stand, with tears in my eyes, and watch him as he slowly moved across the fields, leaning against the fence to rest himself by the way. I heard them say he could not live much longer, and that worried me dreadfully; and then I used to wonder if he said his prayers. He always treated me kindly, and often stopped to talk with me.
One day, as he started for home, I stepped up to him and said, "Mr. John, do you say your prayers?" and then I began to cry. He looked at me for a moment, then took my hand
The Primes being an old and influential family, they were able to send me to a country school, where I was well treated by both teacher and scholars.
Children were trained very differently in those days from what they are now. We were taught to treat those older than ourselves with great respect. Boys were required to make a bow, and girls to drop a courtesy, to any person whom they might chance to meet in the street. Now, many of us dread to meet children almost as much as we do the half-drunken


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Air Force bans some early-morning alcohol sales in Germany
By JENNIFER H. SVAN | STARS AND STRIPES Published: December 10, 2012
RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, Germany — The Air Force has prohibited the sale of packaged alcohol between 1 a.m. and 6 a.m. on installations in the Kaiserslautern Military Community, amid concerns about alcohol-related incidents.
According to a memorandum dated Friday and signed by 86th Airlift Wing Commander Brig. Gen. Charles K. Hyde, the ban affects the sale of all beer, wine and liquor at 24-hour on-base shoppettes. There are two in the Kaiserslautern area: the new "Express" store on Ramstein, and the shoppette on Pulaski Barracks, which is run by the Army.
Hyde, in a separate letter to Army and Air Force Exchange Service regional headquarters, said he had coordinated with the commander of U.S. Army Garrison-Kaiserslautern and requested that alcohol sales be suspended at the Pulaski Barracks shoppette during the same hours, to which the Army has agreed.
The policy does not apply to force support squadron establishments, such as the enlisted club, where alcohol is consumed on site, according to the letter.
Base officials at Ramstein could not answer by deadline a question from Stars and Stripes asking why early-morning, packaged alcohol sales on base were being restricted.
But in the letter to AAFES regional headquarters, Hyde said the suspension of alcohol sales after 1 a.m. was "in support of the Air Force Chief of Staff's initiative to create an environment of dignity, trust, and respect and instill a culture of professionalism and discipline."
He said he would review the suspension after 90 days "to determine if it is necessary to continue."
The policy comes as U.S. commanders in Japan have imposed a host of restrictions - from curfews to mandatory buddy systems in an attempt to curtail alcohol-fueled military misconduct, in the wake of the alleged rape of an Okinawa woman by two American sailors in October and a string of other off-base misconduct incidents that followed.
In Germany, no recent incidents of misconduct involving alcohol have rocked relations with the host nation as they have in Japan. But Hyde has expressed concern about alcohol-related incidents in the past.
In a Jan. 13 Air Force news article, Hyde wrote: "alcohol-related incidents are a serious issue for our Airmen, families and local community. ARIs directly affect our ability to conduct our military mission, disrupt unit manning and productivity, and create additional burdens on unit leadership."
The number of alcohol-related incidents this year appears to be down: There were 409 reported in 2011, and 313 reported this year through November, according to information from base officials at Ramstein.
Patrons shopping Monday afternoon at the 24-hour shoppette on Ramstein had mixed reactions to the restricted-hours alcohol sales policy.
"Anything that's going to cut back on (alcohol-related incidents), airmen putting themselves in danger or possibly other people, I think it's a great thing," said Senior Master Sgt. Terrence White, a contracting manager at Ramstein. "They probably should have done it a while ago."
Army Sgt. 1st Class Michael Roth, an intelligence analyst in Kaiserslautern, said the ban won't affect him but he questions how effective it will be.
"Even if you stop (late night alcohol sales) here, there are people who are just going to go downtown," he said. "There are other places to get it. I don't think ultimately it will solve the problem."
Randall Rogers, 28, a civilian food court supervisor at the Kaiserslautern Military Community Center, said he thinks the policy unfairly hurts personnel who work nights and want to pick up alcohol early in the morning after their shift ends.
"It's a 24-hour shoppette," he said. "The stuff is here for us to buy. We should be able to buy it."
A dorm manager at Ramstein said he heard airmen talking Monday about the new policy, saying they would just purchase alcohol by 1 a.m. to get around the restriction. "All they're going to do is buy alcohol at 12 o'clock," he said.


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Less than a month after a 12-hour-plus outage on Christmas Eve, Amazon Web Service's Elastic Block Storage (EBS) service in its US-East availability zone experienced elevated error rates for about 45 minutes today.
At 1:36 p.m. ET AWS reported on its health status page that EBS volumes in its Elastic Compute Cloud (EC2) were experiencing error rates and latencies. It did not say why. By 2:15 p.m. ET, the issue had been resolved. It's unclear how many customers were affected.
RELATED: How long will big name customers put up with Amazon outages for?
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The US-East-1 region has seen its fair share of issues during the past 18 months. In addition to the Christmas Eve outage, the Northern Virginia sites were also host to outages in October and others last summer and the year before.
Some analysts have suggested that continual service disruptions from Amazon could make customers look at other providers, not that they've necessarily got any better track records. Amazon CTO Werner Vogels has said in the past that failures are inevitable and Amazon and customers share a responsibility to ensure applications hosted in the company's cloud are able to survive downtime.
Network World staff writer Brandon Butler covers cloud computing and social collaboration. He can be reached at firstname.lastname@example.com and found on Twitter at @BButlerNWW.


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Toll violators could face registration suspensions
Motorists who repeatedly speed through New York state toll booths without a working E-ZPass would see their vehicle registrations suspended under legislation being considered by lawmakers.
State Sen. David Carlucci says Friday that his proposal would allow toll officials to suspend the registration of anyone who racks up five toll violations within 18 months.
Under current law, toll evaders are contacted by a collection agency and only face the loss of their registration if they've committed multiple violations within the same locality.
Carlucci says he hopes lawmakers approve his proposal when they return to Albany later this month. Gov. Andrew Cuomo supports the idea.
Scofflaws ran up $35 million in unpaid tolls and fines on the New York Thruway between 2007 and 2011.


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With millions of business owners, webmasters and affiliates spending thousands of dollars on SEO and countless hours optimizing their websites (only to have the Google organic search results shaken up or completely whisked away due to vacillating shifts from new algorithm changes) is genuinely creating feelings of anger, frustration and disdain.
As if running a business wasn't hard enough, business owners are now forced to deal with the rise and fall of search engine results (knowing that at any time aside from ruthless competitors targeting their most coveted positions that a new algorithm change could come along and potentially sweep all their progress under the rug) without warning.
The only solution is to either (1) conform or (2) diversify your traffic sources to become less dependent on any one source of visitors, however, most are either unwilling or unaware of their options, so they continue to run on the treadmill in hope of stability.
For large or small businesses alike faced with overhead, cash flow and competition; conforming or overly depending on any one traffic source (Google) is not a viable solution for creating long-term stability.
Faced with violent shifts in rankings and either posting record profits or losses based on where you rank is a type of traffic-dependency. That dependency can be weaned and replaced if those same business owners took their searches or paid search budget to other viable search engines and / or traffic sources to funnel traffic.
Objectively, it's time to see things for what they really are; the fact that Google (not surprisingly) is a business model motivated by profits. Despite the "don't be evil" motto which once brandished a blind eye from most, with recent allegations of privacy concerns, changes in Adwords policies (which left thousands banned with no explanation) and the constant organic search algorithm shuffle, at some point users will come to terms with this and act accordingly (and ignore Google).
The Pervasive Threat of Google Penalties
Recently Google informed untold numbers of webmasters that they were in violation of their terms of service for unnatural link activity. Needless to say, the fear of loss is a great motivator. When people are told to conform, most will to avoid going against the current of the status quo.
However, the audacity that webmasters should conform to a terms of service (considering they didn't opt in in the first place) based on Google's limitation on determining the value of the link graph (paid link, intentional link, unintentional link, etc.) is preposterous. It's not like anyone in their index ever received a request asking if it was OK to crawl your content and include it in their index?
Does CNN, New York Times, USA today or other massive authority sites add rel="nofollow" tags to every outbound link or risk getting deindexed? No, they do not… Then why should you have to?
The fact is that websites with that extent of authority simply don't need Google (because they already have an established brand) and users will go directly to their website instead of using Google as an intermediary (which is essentially all they are).
And how "relevant" would Google be if a user typed in CNN in Google and couldn't find CNN (or any large brand for that matter), which makes brands essentially immune to being banned from their search results.
Yet, for small businesses, entrepreneurs, affiliates and others forced to compete daily in search engines to funnel traffic to thrive and survive are constantly pummeled by the vague terms of service which essentially means you cannot promote your website (unless it's done according to Google's promotional policy).
Google's Stance on Links is Dated
Sorry, the last time I checked links were not exclusively designed to manipulate PageRank, links are just links, the are simply how people move from page to page and website to website. Just as freedom of speech exists, the freedom to link to who you like when you like exists in the same vein.
The only difference (mind you) is intent and links are either designed to deliver visitors from Page A to Page B or to promote – it's that simple. And people are going to promote their business by necessity in order to create a profit so, I don't see links going away any time soon, so, Google you will simply have to adapt (and stop penalizing webmasters) or they will simply move on to other traffic funnels.
The point I am making is, if Google were losing money due to their massive operation, do you think they would have the time, energy or resources to keep "shaking things up" in the organic search results in the name of search quality?
Would they have time to ban countless advertisers (since they collectively are not worth the time to service compared to fortune 500 and up clientele)? – I think not.
Is Google' Greatest Fear Competition or Complacency?
With Facebook (the social giant) and Apple (the mobile giant) both considering entering the search engine space, Google could potentially have some SERIOUS competition ahead (unlike Yahoo or Bing) and which suggests that…
Google biggest fear is:
1) They will become obsolete as the preferred organic search engine and lose their monopoly (and profit).
2) Paid search will fail to deliver (since organic search is no longer "the cats meow" for disgruntled users) and the organic traffic base will diminish.
3) The curve will change (which is the most likely) meaning that new technologies, platforms, methods and/or solutions will emerge and people will simply move on from typing keywords in to search engines and use alternative methods such as apps, HTML5 or other alternatives to have media or commerce delivered on demand.
The cycle of emerging innovation (from BBS, to directories, to search engines) followed by user adaptation which now borders on user complacency has already reached the point of consolidation.
This implies that the cycle is ripe for change and a new potential curve (such as Apples Siri) or other alternatives to search could make the previous achievement obsolete (e.g. pagers, cassette tapes, VCR's, the Yellow Pages).
However, at the time (back in the day) few were looking past the phase of user complacency and would still be using Pagers, cassette tapes, VCR's, etc. if new innovations and curves had not usurped them, now making them obsolete.
While most people didn't know (or care) what a search engine was 10 years ago, fast forward 10 years and they may not even be able to remember.
Keep in mind, the market is fickle and here today gone tomorrow can happen faster with the acceleration of communication and new emerging technologies.
The Take Away Is…
1) The very data in Google's index that they attempt to police and enforce does not belong to them, it belongs to those who wrote it and who are generously sharing it with the web at large. Google does not create the content their index, "YOU and others like you DO" and how you promote it is up to you.
2) The web is bigger than Google and you decide Google's fate every time you search on their platform or choose another search engine you cast your vote. There are thousands of traffic funnels to drive visitors to your websites aside from search engines (investigate them for viability to your business).
3) Google telling people to jump through hoops (in fear of a ranking penalty or removal from their index) is a Pandora's Box they should leave behind (or they might be left behind on the next emerging curve from those same banned/penalized users).
In closing, Google's greatest fear is you not using them and while their business model is brilliant, they're the most successful company in history to profit from (1) using content created from other websites via crawling and indexing technology (2) create a synergistic advertising model as an accessory to their organic search results and (3) getting paid to send traffic away from their own site as an authoritative intermediary – this curve, put simply, has its limitations, particularly, if any of the aforementioned metrics change, (such as Google having to ask permission to crawl your data).
Fortunately for us (based on previous experience), we know that consumers are fickle and at any time they could opt-out and frequent other websites which have more emotional, functional or curb appeal than Google. Google started as one website and can potentially be reduced to that if people choose not to use it.
This means you, the users hold the key to just how much power or control you wish to allow it to have over you or your business.
Feel free to share your thoughts below…


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Easy Schedule Might Lead Cornhuskers to Victory
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — If the schedule is an indication, Nebraska's initiation to the Big Ten is over and the Cornhuskers are set up to make hay.
Coach Bo Pelini starts his sixth season in Lincoln with one of the nation's most dynamic offenses and a young defense that will benefit from playing its first five games at home.
UCLA is the only real non-conference test. Big Ten favorite Ohio State and three-time defending champion Wisconsin drop off the regular-season schedule and are replaced by Illinois and Purdue.
It probably will be November before anyone knows how good the Huskers are, after they play Northwestern at home and Michigan and Penn State on the road.
The Huskers open the season Aug. 31 at home against Wyoming.


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Sabyinyo Silverback Lodge
Volcanoes, Gorillas and Incredible Views
The lodge, situated in the foothills of the mighty Virungas, the chain of 15,000 ft volcanoes stretching through Rwanda, Uganda and the Democratic Republic of Congo, affords wonderful views of the volcanoes and the surrounding countryside. Guest cottages and the main lodge building have been beautifully constructed and appointed and the lodge is the perfect base from which to explore this unique and fascinating corner of Africa. The lodge is built and operated by Governors' Camp. Accommodation at Sabyinyo Silverback Lodge comprises five double cottages, two suites and one family suite and can accommodate up to 18 guests. All are stone buildings with Rwandese terracotta tile roofs, and feature large sitting areas, fireplaces, stylish en-suite bathrooms finished with Venetian plaster, a dressing room and a sheltered veranda. Heat exchangers in the fireplaces provide a plentiful supply of hot water. The family suite has a second bedroom with en-suite bathroom. The main lodge building comprises reception, sitting room with snug area, dining room, library / games room, a responsible tourism / community awareness room, shop and bathrooms. Three large fireplaces provide warmth and all rooms are finished with a polished wooden floor. Two patio areas afford wonderful and dramatic views to the Virunga Volcanoes and the surrounding lowland farmland. At Sabyinyo Silverback Lodge we offer specialized massage treatments designed to relax, refresh and rejuvenate you after a hike to see the mountain gorillas. From the lodge we offer escorted bird watching walks, escorted walks and escorted mountain bike excursions in the local area. Sabyinyo Silverback Lodge is located on the edge of Volcanoes National Park and a 15-minute drive from park headquarters, where all activities in the park start. Activities on offer at an additional cost in the Volcanoes National Park include gorilla trekking, treks to see the golden monkeys, as well as lots of treks and hikes to view the volcanoes and their hidden treasures. Clients wishing to go gorilla trekking must be reasonably fit and able to handle walking for some time in the hilly and forested terrain. To reach the lodge, clients must walk 700 feet or so uphill from the car park. Gorilla trekking permits are issued by the government on a per person, per day basis at a cost of $1500 per permit and are not included in the accommodation cost.
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Accommodation Details
- Price: From $1,211 per person per night
- Location: Eastern Africa, Rwanda
- Age Minimum: 0 years old
- # of Beds: 18 beds
- Amenities: Cell Phone Coverage, Ensuite Bathrooms, Laundry Included, Local Drinks Included, Recharge Facilities, Wi-Fi
- Type: AWF Conservation Lodges
- Included: Accommodation, three meals per person per night booked, laundry, room service, wine, beer and soft drinks, concession fees
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Additional Cost: Champagne, liqueurs, spirits, room service, curio shop items, escorted bird watching walks, mountain bike excursions, Iby'iwacu cultural village visit, trek to Dian Fossey research camp, twin lakes excursion, Buhanga Sacred Forest excursion, Gishwati Sacred Forest excursion, Musanze market, trek to Lake Ngezi, climbing Mount Visoke, climbing Mount M'gahinga, climbing Mount Muhabura, scenic cruise on Lake Bulera and Russumo Falls trek, Gorilla trekking ($1500 per permit), Golden Monkey trekking
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The Golden Monkey (Cercopithecus Mitis Kandti) is a local subspecies of the widespread Sykes Monkey, also known as the "Blue Monkey" and is endemic to the high altitude forests of the Volcanoes National Park area. The monkeys are playful and inquisitive and often spend their time leaping from bamboo branches or frolicking on the forest floor. There are two habituated groups of Golden Monkey, one group comprises around 80 – 100 members and has its home at the foot of Mt Sabyinyo. As with treks to see the Mountain Gorillas, treks to see the Golden Monkeys take place in the mornings and visitors are permitted to stay for 1 hour with the monkeys. ...show less
The Golden Monkey (Cercopithecus Mitis Kandti) is a local subspecies of the widespread Sykes Monkey, also known as the "Blue Monkey" and is endemic to the high altitude forests of the Volcanoes National Park area. The monkeys are playful and inquisitive and often spend their time leaping from bamboo branches or frolicking on the forest...show more
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Visit our gorilla cousins in their natural habitat. Most visitors are amazed at just how much we have in common with our wild relatives. Some travelers feel this is not just a trip highlight, but a life highlight.
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33-1021.02 - Forest Fire Fighting and Prevention Supervisors
Supervise fire fighters who control and suppress fires in forests or vacant public land.
Sample of reported job titles: Assistant Unit Forester, Crew Boss, District Fire Management Officer, Engine Boss, Fire Captain, Fire Management Officer, Firefighter Type One (FFT1), Forest Fire Specialist Supervisor, Section Forest Fire Warden, Squad Boss
Tasks | Technology Skills | Tools Used | Knowledge | Skills | Abilities | Work Activities | Detailed Work Activities | Work Context | Job Zone | Education | Credentials | Interests | Work Styles | Work Values | Related Occupations | Wages & Employment | Job Openings | Additional Information
- Communicate fire details to superiors, subordinates, or interagency dispatch centers, using two-way radios.
- Evaluate size, location, and condition of forest fires.
- Serve as a working leader of an engine, hand, helicopter, or prescribed fire crew of three or more firefighters.
- Maintain fire suppression equipment in good condition, checking equipment periodically to ensure that it is ready for use.
- Train workers in skills, such as parachute jumping, fire suppression, aerial observation, or radio communication, in the classroom or on the job.
- Request and dispatch crews and position equipment so fires can be contained safely and effectively.
- Operate wildland fire engines or hoselays.
- Recruit or hire forest firefighting personnel.
- Maintain knowledge of forest fire laws and fire prevention techniques and tactics.
- Monitor prescribed burns to ensure that they are conducted safely and effectively.
- Direct and supervise prescribed burn projects and prepare postburn reports, analyzing burn conditions and results.
- Schedule employee work assignments and set work priorities.
- Identify staff training and development needs to ensure that appropriate training can be arranged.
- Monitor fire suppression expenditures to ensure that they are necessary and reasonable.
- Drive crew carriers to transport firefighters to fire sites.
- Inspect stations, uniforms, equipment, or recreation areas to ensure compliance with safety standards, taking corrective action as necessary.
- Regulate open burning by issuing burning permits, inspecting problem sites, issuing citations for violations of laws and ordinances, or educating the public in proper burning practices.
- Perform administrative duties, such as compiling and maintaining records, completing forms, preparing reports, or composing correspondence.
- Review and evaluate employee performance.
- Recommend equipment modifications or new equipment purchases.
- Investigate special fire issues, such as railroad fire problems, right-of-way burning, or slash disposal problems.
- Lead work crews in the maintenance of structures or access roads in forest areas.
- Educate the public about forest fire prevention by participating in activities, such as exhibits or presentations or by distributing promotional materials.
- Observe fires or crews from air to determine firefighting force requirements or to note changing conditions that will affect firefighting efforts.
- Direct investigations of suspected arson in wildfires, working closely with other investigating agencies.
- Appraise damage caused by fires and prepare damage reports.
Technology Skills
- Analytical or scientific software — BehavePlus; FARSITE; FlamMap
- Data base user interface and query software — Fire incident reporting systems; Microsoft Access ; Wildland Fire Assessment System WFAS
- Electronic mail software — Email software
- Internet browser software — Web browser software
- Map creation software — ESRI ArcView; Mapping software
- Office suite software — Corel WordPerfect Office Suite; Microsoft Office
- Presentation software — Microsoft PowerPoint
- Project management software — Resource Ordering and Statusing System ROSS
- Spreadsheet software — Microsoft Excel
- Word processing software — Microsoft Word
Hot Technology — a technology requirement frequently included in employer job postings.
Tools Used
- Agricultural tractors — Farm tractors
- All terrain vehicles tracked or wheeled — All terrain vehicles ATV; Marsh rigs
- Anemometers — Wind gauges
- Binoculars — Surveillance binoculars
- Busses — Crew transport buses
- Cargo trucks — Fuel trucks
- Emergency medical services first aid kits — First aid kits
- Fire escape equipment — Fire shelters
- Fire extinguishers — Multipurpose fire extinguishers
- Fire hoses or nozzles — Fire hose nozzles
- Fire or rescue trucks — Water tenders; Wildland fire engines
- Fire pump sets — Backpack pumps; Foam pumps; Portable low-pressure pumps; Portable pumps (see all 7 examples)
- Fire retardant apparel — Fire resistant clothing
- Fire suppression hand tools — Fire axes; McLeod tools; Pulaski tools
- Flares — Pyrotechnic flares
- Flatbed trailers — Equipment transport trailers
- Geological compasses — Navigation compasses
- Global positioning system GPS receiver — Global positioning system GPS receivers
- Goggles — Safety goggles
- Hard hats
- Lighters — Backfiring fusees; Drip torches
- Minivans or vans — Passenger vans
- Mowers — Tractor-mounted mowers
- Notebook computers — Laptop computers; Mobile data computers
- Personal computers
- Power saws — Chain saws; Falling saws
- Protective gloves — Fire resistant gloves
- Psychrometers
- Shovels
- Track bulldozers — Tracked bulldozers
- Two way radios
- Weather stations — Portable meteorological stations
- Public Safety and Security — Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions.
- Personnel and Human Resources — Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, training, compensation and benefits, labor relations and negotiation, and personnel information systems.
- Customer and Personal Service — Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
- Education and Training — Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.
- Administration and Management — Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
- English Language — Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
- Geography — Knowledge of principles and methods for describing the features of land, sea, and air masses, including their physical characteristics, locations, interrelationships, and distribution of plant, animal, and human life.
- Law and Government — Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, agency rules, and the democratic political process.
- Mechanical — Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
- Clerical — Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, stenography and transcription, designing forms, and other office procedures and terminology.
- Computers and Electronics — Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
- Mathematics — Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
- Psychology — Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders.
- Critical Thinking — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
- Judgment and Decision Making — Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
- Monitoring — Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
- Speaking — Talking to others to convey information effectively.
- Active Listening — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
- Active Learning — Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
- Complex Problem Solving — Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
- Coordination — Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
- Management of Personnel Resources — Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best people for the job.
- Time Management — Managing one's own time and the time of others.
- Reading Comprehension — Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
- Instructing — Teaching others how to do something.
- Social Perceptiveness — Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
- Learning Strategies — Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things.
- Systems Analysis — Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, and the environment will affect outcomes.
- Systems Evaluation — Identifying measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed to improve or correct performance, relative to the goals of the system.
- Writing — Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
- Operation and Control — Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
- Operation Monitoring — Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.
- Persuasion — Persuading others to change their minds or behavior.
- Quality Control Analysis — Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance.
- Oral Comprehension — The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
- Oral Expression — The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
- Problem Sensitivity — The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem.
- Deductive Reasoning — The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
- Inductive Reasoning — The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).
- Written Comprehension — The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
- Control Precision — The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehicle to exact positions.
- Far Vision — The ability to see details at a distance.
- Near Vision — The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
- Speech Recognition — The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.
- Information Ordering — The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according to a specific rule or set of rules (e.g., patterns of numbers, letters, words, pictures, mathematical operations).
- Speech Clarity — The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
- Written Expression — The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand.
- Selective Attention — The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distracted.
- Category Flexibility — The ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping things in different ways.
- Fluency of Ideas — The ability to come up with a number of ideas about a topic (the number of ideas is important, not their quality, correctness, or creativity).
- Multilimb Coordination — The ability to coordinate two or more limbs (for example, two arms, two legs, or one leg and one arm) while sitting, standing, or lying down. It does not involve performing the activities while the whole body is in motion.
- Flexibility of Closure — The ability to identify or detect a known pattern (a figure, object, word, or sound) that is hidden in other distracting material.
- Manual Dexterity — The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your two hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects.
- Reaction Time — The ability to quickly respond (with the hand, finger, or foot) to a signal (sound, light, picture) when it appears.
- Speed of Closure — The ability to quickly make sense of, combine, and organize information into meaningful patterns.
- Static Strength — The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects.
- Dynamic Strength — The ability to exert muscle force repeatedly or continuously over time. This involves muscular endurance and resistance to muscle fatigue.
- Extent Flexibility — The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs.
- Originality — The ability to come up with unusual or clever ideas about a given topic or situation, or to develop creative ways to solve a problem.
- Perceptual Speed — The ability to quickly and accurately compare similarities and differences among sets of letters, numbers, objects, pictures, or patterns. The things to be compared may be presented at the same time or one after the other. This ability also includes comparing a presented object with a remembered object.
- Stamina — The ability to exert yourself physically over long periods of time without getting winded or out of breath.
- Time Sharing — The ability to shift back and forth between two or more activities or sources of information (such as speech, sounds, touch, or other sources).
- Trunk Strength — The ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the body repeatedly or continuously over time without 'giving out' or fatiguing.
- Visualization — The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when its parts are moved or rearranged.
Work Activities
- Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment — Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, such as forklifts, passenger vehicles, aircraft, or water craft.
- Performing General Physical Activities — Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials.
- Making Decisions and Solving Problems — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
- Developing and Building Teams — Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.
- Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
- Getting Information — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
- Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates — Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance.
- Training and Teaching Others — Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others.
- Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events — Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.
- Performing for or Working Directly with the Public — Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving customers in restaurants and stores, and receiving clients or guests.
- Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships — Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.
- Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings — Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.
- Developing Objectives and Strategies — Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve them.
- Handling and Moving Objects — Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things.
- Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge — Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
- Assisting and Caring for Others — Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other personal care to others such as coworkers, customers, or patients.
- Documenting/Recording Information — Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.
- Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material — Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.
- Coaching and Developing Others — Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills.
- Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards — Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.
- Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others — Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, or otherwise negotiating with others.
- Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work — Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.
- Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others — Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.
- Controlling Machines and Processes — Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles).
- Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment — Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of mechanical (not electronic) principles.
- Communicating with Persons Outside Organization — Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged in person, in writing, or by telephone or e-mail.
- Scheduling Work and Activities — Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.
- Interacting With Computers — Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.
- Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People — Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
- Monitoring and Controlling Resources — Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.
- Performing Administrative Activities — Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files and processing paperwork.
- Thinking Creatively — Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.
- Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others — Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.
- Processing Information — Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.
- Provide Consultation and Advice to Others — Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical, systems-, or process-related topics.
- Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information — Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity.
- Staffing Organizational Units — Recruiting, interviewing, selecting, hiring, and promoting employees in an organization.
- Analyzing Data or Information — Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.
Detailed Work Activities
- Relay information about incidents or emergencies to personnel using phones or two-way radios.
- Assess characteristics of fires.
- Direct fire fighting or prevention activities.
- Operate firefighting equipment.
- Inspect equipment to ensure safety or proper functioning.
- Maintain fire fighting tools or equipment.
- Communicate situation details to appropriate personnel.
- Request emergency personnel.
- Train employees in proper work procedures.
- Monitor environmental conditions to detect hazards.
- Maintain professional knowledge or certifications.
- Write operational reports.
- Direct employee training programs.
- Prepare activity or work schedules.
- Collaborate with law enforcement or security agencies to share information.
- Direct criminal investigations.
- Drive vehicles to transport individuals or equipment.
- Inspect facilities to ensure compliance with security or safety regulations.
- Educate the public about fire safety or prevention.
- Issue permits or other legal documents.
- Issue warnings or citations.
- Maintain operational records.
- Evaluate employee performance.
- Record information about environmental conditions.
- Recommend improvements to increase safety or reduce risks.
- Inspect facilities to ensure compliance with fire regulations.
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Work Context
- Telephone — 83% responded "Every day."
- Responsible for Others' Health and Safety — 75% responded "Very high responsibility."
- Face-to-Face Discussions — 71% responded "Every day."
- Electronic Mail — 68% responded "Every day."
- Freedom to Make Decisions — 65% responded "A lot of freedom."
- Work With Work Group or Team — 66% responded "Extremely important."
- Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets — 58% responded "Every day."
- Coordinate or Lead Others — 57% responded "Extremely important."
- Outdoors, Exposed to Weather — 48% responded "Every day."
- Responsibility for Outcomes and Results — 50% responded "Very high responsibility."
- Consequence of Error — 77% responded "Extremely serious."
- Contact With Others — 65% responded "Constant contact with others."
- Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results — 54% responded "Very important results."
- In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment — 45% responded "Every day."
- Frequency of Decision Making — 52% responded "Every day."
- Deal With External Customers — 46% responded "Extremely important."
- Structured versus Unstructured Work — 62% responded "Some freedom."
- Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable — 42% responded "Every day."
- Duration of Typical Work Week — 64% responded "More than 40 hours."
- Very Hot or Cold Temperatures — 48% responded "Once a week or more but not every day."
- Exposed to Contaminants — 49% responded "Once a week or more but not every day."
- Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings — 62% responded "Once a week or more but not every day."
- Physical Proximity — 33% responded "Moderately close (at arm's length)."
- Exposed to Hazardous Equipment — 66% responded "Once a week or more but not every day."
- Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled — 51% responded "Once a week or more but not every day."
- Level of Competition — 38% responded "Highly competitive."
- Exposed to Hazardous Conditions — 55% responded "Once a week or more but not every day."
- Letters and Memos — 36% responded "Once a week or more but not every day."
- Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls — 40% responded "More than half the time."
- Time Pressure — 43% responded "Once a month or more but not every week."
- Indoors, Environmentally Controlled — 66% responded "Once a week or more but not every day."
- Importance of Being Exact or Accurate — 45% responded "Important."
- Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting — 26% responded "Once a week or more but not every day."
- Spend Time Standing — 55% responded "About half the time."
- Work Schedules — 66% responded "Irregular (changes with weather conditions, production demands, or contract duration)."
- Public Speaking — 46% responded "Once a month or more but not every week."
- Frequency of Conflict Situations — 61% responded "Once a month or more but not every week."
- Spend Time Walking and Running — 44% responded "Less than half the time."
Job Zone
|Job Zone Three: Medium Preparation Needed
|Most occupations in this zone require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree.
|Related Experience
|Previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is required for these occupations. For example, an electrician must have completed three or four years of apprenticeship or several years of vocational training, and often must have passed a licensing exam, in order to perform the job.
|Job Training
|Employees in these occupations usually need one or two years of training involving both on-the-job experience and informal training with experienced workers. A recognized apprenticeship program may be associated with these occupations.
|Job Zone Examples
|These occupations usually involve using communication and organizational skills to coordinate, supervise, manage, or train others to accomplish goals. Examples include hydroelectric production managers, travel guides, electricians, agricultural technicians, barbers, court reporters, and medical assistants.
|SVP Range
|(6.0 to < 7.0)
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- Enterprising — Enterprising occupations frequently involve starting up and carrying out projects. These occupations can involve leading people and making many decisions. Sometimes they require risk taking and often deal with business.
- Realistic — Realistic occupations frequently involve work activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions. They often deal with plants, animals, and real-world materials like wood, tools, and machinery. Many of the occupations require working outside, and do not involve a lot of paperwork or working closely with others.
- Conventional — Conventional occupations frequently involve following set procedures and routines. These occupations can include working with data and details more than with ideas. Usually there is a clear line of authority to follow.
Work Styles
- Dependability — Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations.
- Leadership — Job requires a willingness to lead, take charge, and offer opinions and direction.
- Cooperation — Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude.
- Integrity — Job requires being honest and ethical.
- Stress Tolerance — Job requires accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high stress situations.
- Concern for Others — Job requires being sensitive to others' needs and feelings and being understanding and helpful on the job.
- Adaptability/Flexibility — Job requires being open to change (positive or negative) and to considerable variety in the workplace.
- Initiative — Job requires a willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges.
- Self Control — Job requires maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations.
- Persistence — Job requires persistence in the face of obstacles.
- Attention to Detail — Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks.
- Achievement/Effort — Job requires establishing and maintaining personally challenging achievement goals and exerting effort toward mastering tasks.
- Analytical Thinking — Job requires analyzing information and using logic to address work-related issues and problems.
- Social Orientation — Job requires preferring to work with others rather than alone, and being personally connected with others on the job.
- Independence — Job requires developing one's own ways of doing things, guiding oneself with little or no supervision, and depending on oneself to get things done.
- Innovation — Job requires creativity and alternative thinking to develop new ideas for and answers to work-related problems.
Work Values
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Daily steps forward have Zobrist feeling good
PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. -- Ben Zobrist (lower back) continues to make progress in moving toward regular baseball activity.
When giving his daily update on that progress, Zobrist told reporters that he felt good.
"I got to run today," Zobrist said. "I got to do some exercises, get on my feet and move around."
Zobrist speculated that he could go outside on Monday and "do some more stuff."
"I might get to do some twisting stuff tomorrow, they said," Zobrist said. "Like everything I did today was easy, didn't bother me or anything, so I'm sure we're going to advance it tomorrow. Get closer to being 100 percent."
Zobrist noted that he had his own thoughts about his progression.
"I'd like to do some stuff on the field on Tuesday with the guys," he said. "I may not be able to do everything. They may not let me swing 100 percent yet. But maybe I'll be able to stretch out there and throw, and do some ground balls and things like that. I think they might let me do some ground balls on my own tomorrow. Just easy. But I'm hoping by Tuesday I can get out there and do them with everybody. … We'll see how it goes. It kind of depends on whether I'm sore tomorrow from some of the stuff we did."


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5 Nevadans arrested in Calif. for recycling fraud
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — California authorities have arrested five people who allegedly bought bottles and cans from recycling centers in Nevada and then redeemed them for cash in California, the California Department of Justice said Thursday.
The suspects were charged with conspiracy, grand theft and recycling fraud as part of the scheme valued at more than $300,000, officials said.
The five arrested — Gerardo Gomez-Vasquez, Magdalena Hernandez-Sebastian, Luis Aguirre-Alacon, Ludin Rosales-Valladares and Elfego Gonzalez-Ramos — are Nevada residents. Authorities say a sixth man, Argelio Hernandez-Torres, remains at large.
Authorities say the group purchased large amounts of used aluminum and plastic beverage containers from Nevada recycling centers and took them to mini-storage units, where they were sorted, crushed and re-bagged. Group members then made multiple trips with 26-foot box trucks to California, where they redeemed the containers for cash at recycling centers in Sacramento and the San Joaquin Valley.
Agents seized about 10,000 pounds of aluminum and plastic beverage containers during the arrests.
California charges a fee on the sale of soft drinks and beer to encourage recycling and reduce littering. The money goes into a state fund unless consumers redeem their beverage containers to get the fee back. Nevada does not charge such a fee.
The state estimates that redemption of out-of-state containers costs California up to $50 million annually.


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The Nike Air Max Thea Ultra Flyknit Women's Shoe updates the classic runner for everyday wear while keeping its signature speedy look. A Flyknit upper and cored-out Ultra sole provide flexible, lightweight comfort.
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Flyknit yarns integrate areas of breathability, stretch and support where you need them most, conforming to the shape of your foot for a comfortable, lightweight feel.
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The Ultra sole is cored out in targeted areas to reduce weight without sacrificing durability. It combines with a Max Air heel unit for excellent cushioning.
Nike Flyknit technology was inspired by feedback from runners seeking a shoe with the snug (and virtually unnoticed) fit of a sock. Nike embarked on a four-year mission with teams of programmers, engineers and designers to create the technology needed to make the knit upper with static properties for structure and durability. Then the precise placement of support, flexibility and breathability—all in one layer—was refined. The result is a featherweight, formfitting and virtually seamless upper. This unprecedented precision maximizes performance while reducing material waste by an average of 60% compared to traditional cut and sew, saving millions of pounds of material from reaching landfills.
NIKE AIR MAX ORIGINSNike's revolutionary Air-Sole unit made its way into Nike footwear in the late '70s. In 1987, the Nike Air Max 1 debuted with visible air in its heel, allowing fans more than just the feel of Air-Sole comfort— suddenly they could see it. Since then, next-generation Nike Air Max shoes have become a hit with athletes and collectors by offering striking color combinations and reliable, lightweight cushioning.


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I've seen a few black painted brass lenses for sale from time to time, and was wondering when they might have been made? One was a simple RR--a Roman Talbot I think. Another was a pillbox/meniscus lens the seller was claiming was from pre 1850. I'm skeptical on that one. So, when were brass lenses painted black in the 19th century? Did that happen with pre-Civil War lenses (i.e. pre 1860s?)
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For related coverage, see From the show floor: New York Produce show booths G-Z.
Packer staffers Pamela Riemenschneider, Chuck Robinson and Fred Wilkinson collected these news items Dec. 4 on the New York Produce Show exposition floor.
AMCO PRODUCE: Amco Produce, Leamington, Ontario, has begun shipping baby bell peppers in 1- and 3-pound bags, report Guido Policella (left), sales manager, and Mitch Amicone, salesman. There are six peppers per pack, and supply is year-round.
APIO: Sweet Kale vegetable salad kit is new from Guadalupe, Calif.-based Apio Inc. Bob DeCosta, northeast regional sales manager, says the kits contains seven superfoods and no lettuce. The ingredient list includes broccoli slaw, brussels sprouts, chicory and green cabbage. It also has roasted pumpkin seeds, dried cranberries and poppyseed dressing. It is available in 12-ounce and 28-ounce packs. Apio also showed off its Just the Veggies party trays, which have no dip or dressing, just mini sweet peppers (recently added), baby carrots, grape tomatoes, celery, broccoli and sugar snap peas.
BALDOR: Red walnuts are new at Baldor Specialty Foods Inc., New York, says Alan Butzbach, quality assurance and Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points director. Baldor has the exclusive East Coast rights to market the nuts for six months, he says. They are a cross between Persian walnuts, which are red skinned, and English walnuts. The flavor is slightly milder than English walnuts, he says. They come in 5-pound bulk and 7-ounce punnets.
BOOTH RANCHES: Longtime orange grower-shipper Booth Ranches LLC is making its first venture into a mandarin deal. A 10-week deal of harvesting and marketing w. murcotts should start in late January and last into March, says Neil Galone, vice president of sales and marketing for the Orange Cove, Calif., company.
B& W: B& W Quality Growers Inc., Fellsmere, Fla. is marketing a specialty blend meant to be a component for salads instead of a salad mix, says Andy Brown, vice president of marketing. The idea is to encourage chefs to be creative in using the product. He says the company"s specialty blend No. 1 has watercress, baby arugula and pea tendrils. A group of chefs helped develop the product, and other blends are planned.
CALAVO GROWERS: A new pack of fresh, ripe avocado halves has a shelf life from the date of manufacture of 60 days, says Rick Joyal, northeast region sales manager for Santa Paula, Calif-based Calavo Growers Inc. The peeled and pitted hass avocado halves are vaccuum-packed in plastic. A paperboard box protects the product but has avocado-shaped holes for showing the avocado. No preservatives are used in the product. The 2- to 3-ounce packs are packed six to a case.
COOSEMANS NEW YORK: It is tough to get fresher than grow your own. Coosemans New York Inc. has just begun offering growing baby pineapple plants for retail sales, says Alfie Badalamenti, vice president. It takes two or three months for the fruit to mature, getting 4 to 5 inches in size. The plant gets up to 3 feet tall, he says.
CORRIGAN: Gurnee, Ill.-based Corrigan Corporation of America has a new solution for warehouses and distribution centers designed to keep the atmosphere at just the right humidity without the puddles. The company"s new VaporPlus system emits "dry-fog" mist into a room, enabling warehouses to maintain the right relative humidity for a variety of uses, including fresh produce, says Larry Werner, sales and marketing director.
Werner says it"s a practical solution for warehouses because boxes and floors stay dry and produce stays fresh.
CRYSTAL VALLEY: Miami-based specialty produce supplier Crystal Valley Foods Inc. opened an office on the Los Angeles Terminal Market. The office opened in October, said Rick Durkin, director of business development. Durkin said the company decided to offer a West Coast option because of customer demand.
"We"re also getting more involved in the Mexican growing operations, and that"s another advantage of having an office in Los Angeles," he said.
DECAS: Carver, Mass.-based Decas Cranberry Products Inc. is working on a new snack-size pack for flavored cranberries. The Fruit Face line features four flavored varieties of dried cranberries with half the sugar of traditional dried cranberries, which appeals to parents who want healthier snacks for their children, says Larry Woehl, senior director of national accounts and retail brokers. The packages include six single-serving packets of cranberries. Woehl said Meijer is testing the product and the company plans a national launch in February.
DEL MONTE: John McCann, Northeast region vice president of sales for Del Monte Fresh Produce NA Inc., says the marketer has recently added hummus as a dip option with vegetable trays that feature baby carrots, celery sticks, broccoli florets and grape tomatoes.
DISILVA FRUIT: Chelsea, Mass.-based DiSilva Fruit rolled out a new 3-count net bag for its organic lemons this summer.
Alden Guptill, director of operations, says the net bag offers more breathability for lemons, compared to an overwrapped tray, while helping retailers ensure proper ring-through on organics. The company highlighted its organic program at the show, which Guptill says is showing strong growth in the Northeast.
DUDA FARM FRESH FOODS: Jason Bedsole, vegetables and citrus sales manager for the eastern region of Oviedo, Fla.-based Duda Farm Fresh Foods Inc., shows off Duda"s line of holiday-themed packaging for celery introudced this fall. The line features packs of 30-count celery stalks, 18-count celery hearts and 8-ounce celery sticks.
EAST COAST FRESH: Ross Foca, president of Savage, Md.-based East Coast Fresh, says the company until recently known as East Coast Fresh Cuts is now the exclusive distributor of Betty Crocker brand fresh potatoes on the East Coast.
EUROFRESH FARMS: Jim D"Amato, regional sales manager for Willcox, Ariz.-based EuroFresh Farms, says the Redi-Bites punnets of grape tomato introduced this fall are stackable. Consumers pull up the label to open the package and may rinse them without taking the tomatoes out of the pack. RediBites are packed under the ArtiSuns Farms label. EuroFresh also showed off its new Redi Bites snacking cucumbers, which are about 3½ inches long, seedless and sold in an 8-ounce bag.
FOUR SEASONS PRODUCE: Paul Pogrebneak, senior business development manager for Ephrata, Pa.,-based Four Seasons Produce, says satsuma mandarins grown in California by Family Tree Farms are new for the company. The fruit will be packed in standard boxes for retail and also will be available with leaves still on the fruit as a merchandising option, he says.
FRESH EXPRESS: The Veggie Lovers line from Fresh Express has three additions, says Kevin Scrivanich, northeast director of sales for Charlotte, N.C.-based Chiquita Brands International and Fresh Express. Farmers Garden has butter and red-leaf lettuce, grape tomatoes, carrots and radishes. Spinach and Tomatoes has spinach, grape tomatoes, tango lettuce and carrots. Veggie Lovers has iceberg lettuce, carrots, romaine lettuce, pea pods, red cabbage and radishes.
FRESH SIDES: Consumers have options with the new microwaveable potato kits from Fresh From the Start, Riverhead, N.Y. Fresh Sides allow consumers to open the bag, add seasonings and re-seal prior to microwaving, says Daniel Dubinsky, senior vice president of sales and marketing. The line has six varieties of specialty potatoes, including fingerlings and sweet potatoes. Fingerling packs are 16 ounces and the rest are 24 ounces, and retail for about $2.99.
The company offers a YouTube page to guide consumers and give recipe ideas at YouTube.com/freshsides.


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The Mapleson Cylinders - Program Notes
From the documentation surrounding the surviving cylinders, it is possible to reconstruct a partial list of those that are now lost. A first category comprises those still extant in 1938, when Glackens and Bishop inventoried the collection acquired by Seltsam from the Mapleson estate. Among those described in the inventory with some precision were: a 1902 "Toréador Song" from Carmen, with either Scotti or Journet (see Side 4/ Band 2); the third Sembrich Traviata cylinder (see Side 5/Band 4); from Huguenots, the Act III Finale on January 24, 1903--the same music as Side 2/ Band 3, recorded at the same performance as Side 2/Bands 2 and 5; an unspecified excerpt from Act I of Isidore De Lara's Messaline, which received its American premiere at the Met on January 22, 1902 with Calvé, Alvarez, Scotti, Journet, and Flon conducting, and was repeated with the same cast on January 25 (matinee) and February 7; an undated "Magic Fire Music" from Walküre, already broken in 1938; a second cylinder from the "Dance of the Hours" (see Side 12/ Band 7); "mixed titles" by Campanari (described as "Quite loud, & surface good. Female voice at opening--then a baritone & cho. Can not identify. Maybe Huguenots"); the Tannhäuser "Venusberg Music" from the same performance as Side 9/ Bands 3 and 4; the "Pilgrim's Chorus" from the same work, on "January 25" (presumably 1902), conducted by Damrosch; and the Act II Finale from Bohéme on February 13, 1903, with a cast including Sembrich as Mimě, Scheff as Musetta, Dani, Campanari, Journet, and Gilibert as the Bohemians, and Mancinelli conducting. Some of these may still survive among the unidentified or unplayable recordings in the Mapleson Music Library group.
A second category comprises recordings for which containers or slips still survive, but for which the corresponding cylinders were probably already missing when Seltsam received this collection--indeed, may have been shaved and reused by Mapleson years earlier. One of the Aida cylinders (Side 5/Band 10) was in a container on which "closing scene Gotter-Ternina" had been crossed out, and "Aida" written in. More specific are two other containers on which the Götterdämmerung markings have been crossed out: "March 22, 1901 Brünnhilde at bier of Siegfried, final scene" (Ternina/Damrosch), and "March 6, 1901, fast [ i.e., recording speed] Closing scene of opera with destruction of Hall of the Gods" (Nordica/ Damrosch). The container now holding Side 5/ Band 8 has a reference to the Verdi Requiem, a work performed six times during the Mapleson years, beginning with a memorial performance for the recently deceased composer on February 17, 1901: Nordica, Schumann-Heink, Salignac, and Plançon sang, and Mancinelli conducted (Gadski, Homer, Edouard De Reszke, Journet were among the soloists at later performances). The container of the Melba "Jewel Song" is labeled "No. 2." suggesting that the "Roi de Thulé" aria may also have been recorded, and the "Su, del Nilo" from Aida is similarly marked. Another box refers to Campanari singing Faure's Charité, from a concert on March 2, 1902 (see Side 12/Band 7). And a crossed-out reference to "Noble signor Gad.- Homer-1901 (?)" creates still another Mapleson mystery, for there was no Huguenots performance, in 1901 or later, in which the cast included both Gadski and Homer; when Homer sang Urbain, Bréval was always the Valentine.


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The freeze drying process is a modern replacement of traditional drying method and forecasted as a high growth industry, in the near future. The market is projected to reach a value of USD 35.81 billion by 2020.
Dry freezing is a dehydration process, which eliminates all moisture content of a product by application of drying method followed by freezing method. The method inhibits growth of various microorganisms and contributes to a longer shelf-life of products. Various parts of the equipment include vacuum chambers and pumps, cycogenic storage area, freezing chambers and various tubes.
The dry freezing equipment also helps in increasing longer storage period for products, preserving aroma and chemical textures of the products. These properties of dry freezing equipment have increased its demand in food and beverages industry. High demand of preserved food, rising disposable income and psychographic variance are factors that are further promoting its demand in FMCG industry. Healthcare industry is also using dry freezing equipment in preserving the quality of various pharmaceutical and biotechnological products.
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The barriers to this industry are its high set up cost, complexity in machine-size and less adoption among many SMEs industries. The major market players of dry freeze equipment industries include SP Scientific, I.M.A, Telstar S.A., GEA Niro, and Operon.
On the basis of usage, the dry freeze equipment market is segmented into five categories namely, bench top, industrial, general purpose, mobile and laboratory freeze dryers. As the name suggests, laboratory and bench top freeze dryers are mainly used in pharmaceutical industry. The industrial freeze dryers are used for storage of food in food and beverages industry. The mobile freeze dryers are user friendly due to its small size and mobility factor. Mobile freeze dryers, being a convenient equipment, have been continuously using by various automobiles companies and are also expected to attain high growth rate in dry freezing equipments market. The general purpose equipment is used for elimination of all moisture content from leather, flowers and food items.
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The major buyers for dry freeze equipment belong to FMCG, biotechnology, surgical and pharmaceutical industry. The leather manufacturer and flower dealers market also contributes to dry freeze equipment consumption and acts as a niche segment. With increasing global demand for flower made and leather made items, technological advancements and high-shelf life of preserved food, presence dry freeze equipments markets is prevalent in biotechnology, pharmaceutical, surgical and food & beverages industry.
Asia pacific is one of the fastest growing markets for dry freeze equipment with continuous expansion of food and pharmaceutical industry. Europe and North America also hold a stable position in terms of higher consumption of dry freeze equipment.
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According to Sony's Blog, the upcoming Playstation 3 firmware update 3.21 will cease to support the "Other OS" option. It will be released on April 1st, 2010. Sony says disabling Linux comes from security concerns. This is an immediate result from the efforts of GeoHot's attack on Sony's hypervisor protection and the release of XorLoser's […]
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44-year old Transformers 2 director Michael Bay made 23-year old Megan Fox wash his Ferrari as part of her audition for the film. The best part? He filmed it.
Fox revealed the news to The Observer's film columnist Jason Solomon at the schlock-fest's premier in London. He promptly asked Bay what happened to the footage. Bay responded, "Er, I don't know where it is either."
Michael Bay, we salute you. Now show us the video. [via The Observer]
(Hat tip to Joe!)