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The Houston Dynamo rolled past Houston Baptist University 6-0 in a preseason scrimmage Wednesday night at Sorrels Field on the campus of HBU.
The Dynamo controlled the tempo against the local NCAA Division I program for the entire night, and jumped into the lead in the 12th minute off the head of Giles Barnes. Tony Cascio slid a pass to Kofi Sarkodie overlapping on the right flank, and the right back's cross was right on target for Barnes to easily redirect into the back of the net.
Brad Davis doubled the scoreline just three minutes later, finishing off a move he began. Davis played Will Bruin into the box and the fourth-year forward found Cascio near the penalty area with a pass. Cascio's shot was blocked on its way to the HBU keeper, but Davis collected the rebound and curled a shot with his right foot to the far corner.
Davis and Sarkodie, both playing in just their second match of the preseason, teamed up 27 minutes in for the third goal. Sarkodie collected a blocked Ricardo Clark shot inside the 18 yard box and lofted another cross to the middle of the area, and Davis rose above to notch a rare headed goal for the midfielder.
Dynamo loanee Tony Cascio improved upon his impressive preseason run 10 minutes before halftime, slotting home a rebound after Boniek García's curling attempt from the edge of the box was impressively tipped away by the HBU goalkeeper. The goal was Cascio's third of the preseason to go along with two assists.
Wholesale changes in the lineup came in the second half for Houston, but the result was much the same. Mark Sherrod had a diving header go off the post from an Alex López corner kick in the 49th minute, and the Dynamo earned a penalty kick after an HBU player was called for a hand ball off an Omar Cummings shot. López stepped up to take the spot kick and had the keeper beat, but his shot went wide left in one of the few miscues for the Orange.
HBU was unable to put any sustained pressure on the Dynamo defensive unit, but were punished on one of the few occaisions they were able to get bodies forward. Sherrod hung around the halfway line during a Huskies corner kick in the 72nd minute, and Cummings found the second round SuperDraft pick behind the HBU defense with half the field open in front of him. Sherrod shrugged away two HBU defenders to collect the ball, then chipped the onrushing goalie with the outside of his boot for his second goal of the spring.
Cummings put his name on the scorer's sheet two minutes later to close the action for the night. On another Dynamo break, trialist Sito Seoane charged down the middle of the park before laying off to Cummings on the left flank. The Jamaican took a couple of touches inside, then unleashed a curling shot from the corner of the penalty area to the far corner of the goal. It was the second goal in as many games for the MLS veteran, and his third overall in 2014.
The Dynamo next face another college outfit—the Southern Methodist University Mustangs—in a preseason scrimmage on Saturday, Feb. 15 at 11 a.m. at Houston Sports Park. Following the match, several Dynamo players will make their way to BBVA Compass Stadium for the team's second annual Fan Fest from 1:30-6 p.m.
Houston Dynamo vs. Houston Baptist University
February 12, 2014 – Sorrels Field, Houston, Texas
Preseason Scrimmage
Scoring Summary:
HOU: Giles Barnes (Kofi Sarkodie, Tony Cascio) 12
HOU: Brad Davis (unassisted) 15
HOU: Brad Davis (Kofi Sarkodie) 27
HOU: Tony Cascio (unassisted) 34
HOU: Mark Sherrod (Omar Cummings) 72
HOU: Omar Cummings (Sito Seoane) 74
Houston Dynamo: Tally Hall; Kofi Sarkodie (Mike Chabala 38, Bryan Salazar 80), David Horst (Brian Ownby 46), Eric Brunner (AJ Cochran 46), Corey Ashe (Euan Holden^ 46); Brad Davis (Jason Johnson 46), Ricardo Clark (Servando Carrasco 46), Boniek García (Alex López 46), Tony Cascio (Sito Seoane* 46); Giles Barnes (Omar Cummings 46), Will Bruin (Mark Sherrod 46)
^Guest player
Houston Baptist University: Kevin Suarez; Sebastian Henke, Walter Kromholz, Charlie Gagnon, Alex Baez; Patrick Toh, Miguel Zapata, Gustavo Alvarado, George Kelley; Tobenna Uzo, Stefan Lamanna
Substitutes: Mark Gendi, Kenneth Shonaike, Thilo Borgmann, Andres Lozano
Disciplinary Summary:
HBU: George Kelley (caution) 17
HOU: Giles Barnes (caution) 21
HOU: Jason Johnson (caution 55


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Bert Weedon RIP
We are saddened to hear that Bert Weedon OBE has passed today away at the age of 91.
Bert Weedon is a very influential figure in the guitar world, being the 1st British Guitarist to have a UK No1 in 1959 with Guitar Boogie Shuffle and his enthusiasm to share his knowledge led him to write Play In A Day.
Play In A Day has influenced a huge number of guitarists around the world such as - Paul McCartney, Eric Clapton, Slash, Brian May, 3/4's of The Beatles and some members of our staff!
Without Bert Weedon the world of guitar music would be a different, and in our opinion, a boring place!

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Nice. Very nice marbling
One of those would be four meals for me.
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Looks good, whatcha got for seasoning those bad boys??
Originally Posted by ryan1088
Looks good, whatcha got for seasoning those bad boys??
A little salt,that's it!
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I know enough to know, I don't know enough
Liberalism-Ideas so good they mandate them
If it were me... some garlic salt, and some mesquite chips in the fire... slow cooked.
The better the meat and cooking technique... the less seasoning necessary.
Your comfort, Your way, Everyday!
Are they kobe steaks? Damn they look good.
"The best preparation for good work tomorrow is to do good work today"
Originally Posted by smurphy
Are they kobe steaks? Damn they look good.
No,But they are prime.
I always have a tough time with thick steaks, getting the middle just right. I always use the resistance method (poking the meat with my finger and the harder it is the more done it is. If you touch your middle finger to your thumb, it should feel just like the meaty part of you hand close to your thumb for a perfect medium.) I just dont think this applies to steaks over 1 1/4 inches thick. I dont want to puncture the meat with a thermometer. Any ideas? what method do you guys use?
"If you've eliminated all other possibilities whatever remains must be the truth."
use a lower heat and watch for the caramelizing and shrinkage of the fat on the outside. with thicker steaks like that, a medium will give the look of it bulging in the center and quite firm to the touch. always let your steak rest for 10 minutes.
I like mine medium and the wife likes them well done. Sometimes I can cook hers 10 mins longer than mine with mine resting on half of the grill with the burners off and mine will still be more done than hers. I am getting better though, hell as long as i end up with one done and one pink one we are fine LOL
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March 02. 2014 6:39PM
Mother, daughter accused of shoplifting at Kohl's in Rochester
A 50-year-old mother and her 27-year-old daughter have been charged with theft by Rochester police after allegedly strolling into a department store and trying to steal merchandise on Saturday.
Robin Kane, 50, and her daughter, Melissa Kane, 27, allegedly strolled into the Kohl's store in Rochester and began hiding merchandise with the intent of leaving the store without paying for it.
The two both gave an address of 29 Beech St., Newmarket.
Mother and daughter were released on $1,500 personal recognizance and will make a joint appearance in Rochester District Court on Mar. 24.


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schrockblock wrote:Paradox4000 wrote:Too hard to think up anything useful to say? Well, I need questions answered!
What questions could I ask a terrorist during interrogation to get answers? And should I bring them milk and cookies, and bow at their feet before trying to get talk to them? I don't want to be mean to these people, because all they have done is behead innocent Americans , not a big deal, right?
First, America just doesn't torture. In World War II, the Nazis trekked miles on foot in order to surrender to the Americans, because they knew they would be treated humanely. It's not a matter of being nice to terrorists, it's a matter of upholding the values America stands for. This is a great nation, and if we start torturing terrorists, we are no better than they are. If you think that we should resort to an eye for an eye, you have more in common with the terrorists than you think: look up 'Sharia Law'.
Second: "Anyone who trades liberty for security deserves neither liberty nor security." You know who said that? Benjamin Franklin. One of the founders. So if you wanna tell me that we should give up the values America is based on because you're SCARED of some bearded guy who lives in a cave, realize that you're saying that the founders were wrong as well.
Third, even if you're willing to still say we should torture terrorists because it'll keep us safe from "evil-doers," countless studies have been done showing that torture isn't effective anyway. Here's an example:
Fourth, and the last of your major logical fallacies, is in assuming that the people we torture are the same ones who killed Americans, or assisted in doing so. There are several cases pending for unlawful imprisonment of US citizens who were COMPLETELY INNOCENT, and eventually released. Just because the Bush administration tortured them, doesn't mean they were guilty.
There. Your questions are answered.
Your post depresses me because it basically reflects the current sentiment of this country towards security and international policy. It's sad to think hardly anybody realises what kind of a mess we're in in terms of being the better man in international affairs and even governing ourselves because they're too busy worrying about the economy and the fact that we have a black guy as president.


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I checked into health insurance yesterday because our plan ends at the of the year. We are in deep trouble, it is absolutely unacceptable what we will have to pay. Praying on what we are supposed to do. Thanks Obama, we are now stressed... oh and that's right can't even afford to be stressed... how do you sleep at night when the American people are being sickened to death....?????? !!!!!!!!!God, change his heart... only you CAN!
"We're not going to be disrespected. We have to get something out of this. And I don't know what that even is."
^^^ Turn out it is currently 43%. I guess the republicans have other ways to be stupid too. I retract 57% of my post.Here is a great post from a congressman, Rep. Marlin Stutzman, R-IndQuote"We're not going to be disrespected. We have to get something out of this. And I don't know what that even is."My bold. Its all over. Not only do they not know what they're doing, they don't know why either. I'm pretty sure it doesn't get any worse than that.And they've gone from not being lawyers to being members of a street gang, where being dissed is the greatest crime of all. Crap.Source: http://washingtonexaminer.com/gop-stands-firm-against-funding-bill-will-link-to-debt-ceiling-fight/article/2536750


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Skin Care and Diseases
Skin Care in Africa?
Good afternoon. I am a very fair skinned female in her early 20`s. I burn very easily, ie. if it is sunny and I am driving the sun coming through the window will cause me to burn.
I am going to be spending 3 weeks in Ghana in the upcomming weeks. I will be wearing long pants and loose long sleeve shirts most of the time.
What preventitve skin care measures should I take to prevent burning? What SPF and how often should I put it on parts of my body that are covered by clothing--is it necessary? Will the spray or lotion work better?
Long pants and loose long sleeve shirts are great but the SPF factor of clothing varies greatly. The best clothing for sun protection is densely woven dark material but that may not be practical in a very warm climate. Therefore, it is important that you wear sunscreen even on parts of the body covered by clothes. In general there is very little advantage in using SPF above a 50. However, it is important to reapply about every two hours or so especially if you are sweating a lot-regardless if the sunscreen claims to be water proof. Either spray or lotion works equally well as long as you make sure to cover all of your skin. Have a safe trip.
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The last time we closely examined the boot performance of Fedora Linux was in 2008 when comparing the boot times from Fedora Core 4 through Fedora 8. However, with more distributions taking pride in recent months over shortening their boot time -- with Canonical for example having worked towards a ten second Ubuntu boot time -- we decided to see how long it's taking Fedora to put its hat on these days. With the three Intel notebooks we used from our recent Fedora power consumption review, we measured the boot times using Bootchart on the Fedora 10, 11, 12, 13, and 14 Alpha releases.
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Carb0 Wrote:If the video is choppy your internet connection is not fast enough to watch the video at the chosen bitrate or the servers are not fast enough because too many people are watching the game. Try to change the bitrate in addon settings.
Does it show an error message when you click on higlights, condensed or archive?
What do you get if you enter this link in a browser? (Replace USERNAME and PASSWORD with your username and password)
Thanks for your reply. I haven't had time to check out any games lately but currently watching the VAN STL game after switching the bitrate to 1600 and it seems to stream fine.
As for logging in with username and password, I wasn't prompted to at any point. Not sure if that has anything to do with the highlights, archives or condensed. I still don't see any content under those three categories. And there's no error message when I click on any of those links.


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Textbooks falling apart in Plaistow, but a plan comes togetherBy ADAM SWIFT
Union Leader Correspondent
September 09. 2013 10:08PM
PLAISTOW — After two decades of use, the Algebra II textbooks at Timberlane Regional High School had more than a little wear and tear on them.
"It was recently brought to our attention that we had some textbooks that were in disrepair," said Superintendent Earl Metzler. "We had several parents who showed us pictures of the books."
After being informed about the state of the books, Metzler said staff from the school looked through its inventory to see if there was something the high school could use as a quick replacement for the textbooks.
During the search, staff found several cases containing 90 Algebra II books that connect to middle school math text books the district purchased several years ago."We purchased the middle school math books, and we had the Algebra II books connected to that," said Metzler.While he said it might be a little more work to line the new textbooks up with the curriculum, Metzler emphasized that the books are a suitable resource for the curriculum.
"We were able to replace a lot of books that were in disrepair, and we were able to put those in students' hands," said Metzler.
The high school teachers loved the algebra books that were starting to fall apart, but Metzler said there was a reason the district wasn't able to replace those books.
"People ask why we didn't buy replacements and I can answer that; they don't exist," he said. "It's out of print, so we're going to have to look very hard at making sure we update those books."
For the time being, Metzler said the algebra books that were recently found do not signal any change in the direction of the high school math program.
"It's not a pilot program. It's not a different program. It's Algebra II," said Metzler. "The textbook is a resource material."email@example.com


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STERLING – Gov. Pat Quinn made a stop in Sterling Saturday to award the city a $1.3 million grant to revitalize the riverfront and add green infrastructure.
Sterling is one of 13 communities across the state that will receive funds through the Illinois EPA Green Infrastructure Grants program. The program aims to reduce the amount of pollution that enters the state's waterways.
Quinn made the announcement near the old National Manufacturing Co. building and the Rock River.
"We believe in water in Illinois, and we believe in taking good care of our water," Quinn said. "And it's important the land along the water is done in a way that prevents pollution, wherever possible, from getting into our water."
Sterling will use the money to fund the first two phases of the Green Infrastructure Revitalization project, which has a total price tag of $2,181,735. With the state grant, the city will be responsible for $851,463.
The project will attempt to revitalize the former Northwestern Steel & Wire brownfield site and develop an eco-tourism destination along the Rock River, according to a news release.
The Sterling project includes a wetland and pond complex to improve water quality, nine acres of natural landscape restoration, 3,000 square feet of publicly accessible green roofs, and more than 4,500 square feet of grass or bio swale, among other elements, the release said.
Grants were awarded to 13 communities for a total of $5,697,363, with Sterling's share being the highest. The second highest was the village of Oak Park, which received $763,327.
Sterling's grant, the project and a revitalization of the riverfront is a step toward bringing jobs back to the area, said state Rep. Mike Smiddy, D-Hillsdale.
In all, 28 communities submitted applications for the grants, said Lisa Bonnett, the director of the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency.
"(Sterling) put together a development plan that is really robust," she said. "And they've involved the community – their outreach and their stakeholder groups and the work that they've done to bring us to this point ... It just made sense to make this investment because of what the community is invested in and the community leaders brought to this project."
State Rep. Mike Jacobs, D-East Moline, called the grants a "down payment" on the future and emphasized the role of the Rock River as something to unite the area, not divide it.
Both Sterling Mayor Skip Lee and Rock Falls Mayor Bill Wescott attended the event. Lee spoke and said the amount of money Sterling received showed Quinn's office cares about more than just Chicago.
Of the 13 communities receiving grant money, only Sterling and Springfield aren't in Chicago or its suburban area. The 15 communities that applied for but didn't receive grant money weren't listed in the news release.
Other communities receiving grants were Springfield, Chicago Public Schools, Buffalo Grove Park District and Midlothian, among others.
The projects included building porous parking lots, installing rain barrels and rain gardens, Quinn said.
Sterling also received $900,000 from Quinn's Mud to Parks program, which will help transfer 60,000 cubic yards of dredged material from Fox Lake to be used to cover the brownfield site.
A representative from U.S. Rep. Cheri Bustos' office also attended the event.
Comment on this story at www.bcrnews.com.


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If you suffer from acne then you know that you face isn't the only place where acne appears.
Body acne can develop on any part of your body including your neck, shoulders, back and arms. The only areas on your body that acne will not develop are the palms of your hand and the soles of your feet; this is because these are the only two areas that don't have sebaceous follicles where your acne is formed.
As the skin on your body is slightly thicker than the skin on your face, your pores on your body skin are larger which can result in more severe acne lesions.
Unfortunately as with the acne on your face the causes of body acne are still not known but there are a number of things that you can do that will help the problem.
When washing your clothes try to avoid fabric softener. The ingredients that are found in fabric softener include siloxanes, emulsifiers, surfactants, fragrances, colors and preservatives. These ingredients are insoluble in water, which means that they cannot be completely washed off your clothes. This will leave an oily residue on your clothes which can help to clog the pores on your skin; this can contribute to your body acne.
Try to avoid your clothes becoming damp and sweaty as they can cause irritation when they rub against your skin. Instead try to wear clothes that are breathable especially when you are working out. Fortunately there are many clothes today that are especially designed for this and are perfect for body acne treatment. Be aware of what clothing items cause body acne breakouts and take measures to avoid these.
Always make sure that you take time to shower after a workout or if you are particularly sweaty due to the warmer weather.
A fantastic product that I would highly recommend to you if you suffer from body acne is the ZENMED Body Acne Combo. You get a medicated body wash that has been created for body acne. As it's a granulated wash it provides an exfoliating action and contains ground walnut shells, oregano oil, tea tree, peppermint and rosemary. The mask helps to draw put impurities at the same time as using oils to help heal the skin.
Although there isn't a cure for either facial acne or body acne you certainly can take steps to help improve the situation with these body acne treatments.


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Gunnar Orr, 6, helps his neighbor rake colorful maple leaves up in his Bremerton, Wash., neighborhood. He said he can't wait until there is a pile to jump in. THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
Tibetan children push a cart loaded with water tanks as they make their way to a well at Bajiao village in the Ganjia Grasslands on the outskirts of Xiahe, Gansu Province, China. Bajiao village, known as Karnang in Tibetan, is an ancient village, which is believed to be roughly 2,000 years old and is surrounded by a 12-sided city wall. THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
Passengers fill up Washington Metro subway cars in Arlington, Va., as workers return to their jobs after a budget fight on Capitol Hill that resulted in a partial government shutdown is resolved. THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
Hannah Jumang-it and her brother Mark Dave Mejorada sit by the ruins of Our Lady of Light church as they look for their missing father Necitas Mejorada, a lay minister, in Loon township, Bohol province in central Philippines. A 7.2-magnitude quake hit Bohol and Cebu provinces Tuesday morning, damaging buildings, homes, churches and infrastructure while causing multiple deaths across the central region. THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
A fisherman enjoys fishing in his boat behind autumnally colored trees on the Greifensee lake near the village of Greifensee, in the Canton of Zurich, Switzerland. THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
Indian Hindu women shop for bangles ahead of Karwa Chauth festival in Jammu, India. Karwa Chauth is a traditional Hindu festival celebrated in some parts of India where married women fast throughout the day and offer prayers for the welfare, prosperity, and longevity of their husbands. THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
Andy Longtine of Plover, Wis., holds his moustache out before grooming it into a handle bar moustache. Longtine is preparing to compete Nov. 2 in the 2013 World Beard and Mustache Championships in Leinfelden-Echterdingen, Germany, which means his facial hair could soon be declared the best on the planet. THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
A woman takes a photograph of a mural at the Smithsonian's Air and Space Museum in Washington. Barriers went down at federal memorials, National Park Service sites, as well as the Smithsonian Institution's network of popular museums and thousands of furloughed federal workers returned to work across the country Thursday after 16 days off the job due to the partial government shutdown. THE ASSOCIATED PRESS


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Hashim A. Yamani Biography
Hashim A. Yamani is a prominent and highly respected physics educator and researcher in Saudi Arabia who also has an exceptional record as a leader in the public sector. Through his leadership and statesmanship, he has served and continues to serve the physics community in Saudi Arabia very well. He led the drive to establish the Saudi Physical Society in 2002 and the Saudi Center for Theoretical Physics in 2005. Professor Yamani is cherished by many of his students, on whose lives and careers he left a lasting positive impact. Some of them became highly accomplished leaders in various disciplines and professions throughout Saudi Arabia. He has been a dedicated member of AAPT since 1982. He is also an active member of various local and international physics societies and organizations.


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European Union leaders are set to scale back promises of support for ailing banks when central euro-area bank supervision starts next year, raising questions about the scope of their crisis-fighting plan.
A June 26 proposed statement for a two-day Brussels summit dropped a commitment from earlier drafts for EU states to put "credible backstops" in place for restructuring and recapitalization before the European Central Bank conducts asset-quality reviews of lenders prior to taking command of oversight of banks in the currency bloc in 2014.
Instead, governments should "make all appropriate arrangements" before the ECB reviews, according to the draft that leaders will discuss when the summit continues at 10 a.m. today. The document also left out language describing the ECB balance-sheet reviews and subsequent stress tests as "particularly important to complete the process of strengthening bank balance sheets."
The summit's diminished aspirations came less than 24 hours after finance ministers struck a deal on when and how to help troubled banks. Germany led calls to limit their recourse to government funds, securing commitments that private investors should absorb losses before governments or the European Stability Mechanism, the euro zone's rescue fund, are tapped.
Youth Unemployment
As the banking ambitions ebbed, the leaders played up a decision made during the first day of talks to spend 8 billion euros ($10 billion) on fighting youth unemployment and pledged to enlist the European Investment Bank, the EU's project-finance arm, in efforts to steer more loans to credit-starved small and midsized companies, especially in southern Europe.
While countries such as France, Spain and Italy urged that the EIB be allowed to use maximum leverage to boost the lending volume, Germany and its allies insisted that nothing be done to endanger the bank's AAA credit rating.
"No ambiguity: everyone is fully aware that the bank's AAA status is essential for it to play its critical role," EU President Herman Van Rompuy told reporters after the first round of talks concluded. "It wasn't subject to any doubt."
While the leaders stuck by a target of starting the lending programs in January 2014, a proposed July deadline for designing them was dropped. Germany also objected to language that implied that it would have to assume debts incurred by the EIB in lending to other countries.
Senior Debt
The summit marked the first anniversary of a commitment to break the cycle of contagion between banks and sovereign borrowers. Following the finance ministers' deal, the cost of insuring against losses on senior bank debt fell for a third day, with the Markit iTraxx Financial index of credit-default swaps dropping 5 basis points to 163.4 basis points.
Speaking yesterday in Hachenburg, Germany, as leaders debated their statement in Brussels, ECB Executive Board member Yves Mersch warned political leaders against steps to weaken or delay progress toward a banking union.
"The different elements of banking union are bound symbiotically with each other," Mersch said. "Forgetting or watering down individual parts endangers the success of the whole project."
The expectation that the ESM will be ready to provide direct aid to banks when the results of the ECB's reviews are made public was also left out of the draft.
"Banking union is, to all intents and purposes, dead," said Nicholas Spiro, managing director at Spiro Sovereign Strategy. "EU leaders are sleepwalking to the next banking crisis. The speed at which plans for further European integration are unraveling is striking."
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In case you hadn't noticed The Great Gatsby is back in the cinemas again with Leonardo Di Caprio playing the doomed title role alongside his Daily Buchanan, in this instance Carey Mulligan.
Given that the director is Baz Luhrmann of Moulin Rouge and Romeo and Juliet fame the film is not surprisingly rather stylised with much of the fashions that featured in the original 1974 Robert Redford movie cranked up to the max.
Fortunately the 1920s wasn't a bad look for men, so with that in mind you if you do fancy pretending that you are the king of Long Island here is a jacket and few accessories to help you achieve that look.
Incidentally The Great Gatsby sold very poorly when it was first released. It wasn't until after Fitzgerald's death – at the insanely young age of 44 – that soldiers returning from World War two began to read the novel, and not until the 50s when it was first acclaimed an American classic.


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Richard B. Russell Federal Building and Courthouse
75 Spring Street
Atlanta, GA 30303
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The Richard B. Russell Federal Building (RBR) is a 1.25 million square foot mixed use facility located in downtown Atlanta that houses the U.S. District Court, Northern District of Georgia/Atlanta Division, and offices for several other federal agencies, including DOE's Atlanta Regional Office. The RBR, which opened in 1979, is named for Georgia's Senator Richard B. Russell, who served in the U.S. Senate from 1933-1971. Recent upgrades in the RBR building systems, made via a FEMP Super Energy Performance Savings Contract (ESPC), have earned the building an ENERGY STAR rating, the first GSA-owned building in the 8-state Southeast Sunbelt Region to achieve this distinction.
The RBR has been upgraded to an ENERGY STAR building, effective May 1, 2001, through a Super ESPC between the General Services Administration (GSA), Southeast Sunbelt Region and ERI, Inc., a FEMP Energy Services Contractor (ESCO). The FEMP program to facilitate the use of the Super ESPC vehicle by federal agencies was initiated by federal legislation effective May 1998. Two months later, Doug Culbreth of DOE's Atlanta Regional Office and Patrick Hughes, Oak Ridge National Lab's FEMP manager, met with GSA executives in Atlanta to present the new alternative financing program and its benefits for improving the energy efficiency of GSA's buildings. Following that meeting, GSA signed four Interagency Agreements with FEMP for assistance in developing projects under the Southeast Regional Super ESPC program. These agreements called for ESPC projects in Atlanta GA, Columbia SC, Raleigh NC, and Memphis TN. GSA selected Atlanta as the first ESPC project and, after hearing proposals from the six regional ESCOs, selected ERI as the contractor for the job.
Initially, GSA intended to have ERI modify only the Peachtree Summit building, their Sunbelt Region headquarters in downtown Atlanta by replacing chillers and upgrade lighting. However, ERI found significant additional energy savings in the RBR and the nearby U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit building. As a result, the ESPC eventually included energy upgrades in all three buildings, a total of 2.35 million square feet owned by GSA. The total ERI capital investment in the multi-building ESPC, finalized in September 1999, was $6.44 million, with GSA making payments over a 20-year period and guaranteed savings of 18%.
The Richard B Russell Federal Building received a 2001 FEMP Energy Saver Showcase award . It recgonizes federal facilities that showcase cost-effective energy efficiency technologies in their facilities. The RBR was also featured in the FEMP Focus newsletter.
Please note: Narrative information in this profile has been provided by U.S. General Services Administration or a representative of this facility. Other building information was verified and submitted to EPA at the time of application. Building energy performance, operating characteristics, and ownership/management may be subject to change over time.
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Year(s) Labeled (Rating):
2001 (79)
2004 (78)
2011 (89)
Facility Type: Office
Total Floorspace: 1214280 sf
Year Constructed: 1978
Contract Type: Performance Contract
Financing Type: Internal Capital
Technologies Used:
|Stage 1-Recommissioning
|Stage 2-Lighting
|Stage 3-Load Reductions
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WHERE: 124 N. Park Ave., Winter Park (between Morse Boulevard and Lincoln Avenue) THE LOWDOWN: If you want to experience the local economy in full swing, arrive at Winter Park's Prato a little before 6 p.m. Request a booth or grab a comfy perch at the bar. By 7 p.m. the house is packed and guests are angling for bar access to dine or wait for a table. The long cavernous room (a former Ann Taylor store) is filled with laughter and conversation. Looking for a quiet dinner? Keep walking. But there is an appealing energy to the lively vibe that suits Prato's menu and rustic charm. THE BACKGROUND: The restaurant's name refers to Tuscany's second-largest city and the hub of the Slow Food movement, making the name a natural for executive chef Brandon McGlamery. As he has with Prato's sister restaurant, Luma on Park, McGlamery is committed to using local produce, responsibly farmed meats and sustainable seafood. CONTACT: 407-262-0050
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A Midwestern retailer has changed its mind about a decision not to allow Salvation Army bell ringers to collect donations outside its stores.
Mills Fleet Farm said Tuesday that the decision to give direct donations to local Salvation Army chapters instead of allowing bell ringers was "unfortunate."
The company said it thought the move would immediately benefit the Salvation Army in the 31 cities where Mills Fleet Farm has stores. The company now says, "We were wrong."
WAOW-TV in Wausau, Wis., first reported about the Brainerd, Minn.-based retailer's decision not to allow the bell ringers. Co-President Stewart Mills Jr. told the station the company feared allowing them could open the floodgates to others wanting to use its property.
Mills Fleet Farm has stores in Wisconsin, Minnesota, North Dakota and Iowa.


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Style # 203603
With ruffled sleeves, pleated cutouts at neckline and pretty waist-sculpting peplum, this bebe blouse is a lovely top you can work with pencil skirts or denim.
- 100% polyester.
- Center back to hem: 20" (51 cm).
- Covered bottom closure.
- Invisible zipper.
- Imported.
- Model is 5'9" and is wearing a US size S.
Flutter Sleeve Cutout Peplum Top is rated out of 5 by 3.
Rated 5 out of 5 by aljay85 from This product looks great on! I love this top! It fits so well and is form flattering! classy and sexy...
Date published: 2013-01-11
Rated 5 out of 5 by SimpleBeauty from Too cute! This top is adorable! It was on sale when I got it and the last one left was an XS. I prayed it would fit and even though it's a tiny bit snug, it fit! It was too cute to pass up. I'm a size D cup but the fabric stretches enough to fit, even with a bra on! Get it, you won't regret it!
Date published: 2012-12-21
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Date published: 2012-11-19


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How one overeater found peace
One lovely orange that calls your name
Cut orange lengthwise into six segments. Breathe in the aroma that's released. Eat each segment slowly, savoring the orange's flavor, taste and texture. Let it fill your mouth, and your heart, with joy. -- Dayna Macy
At the end of Dayna Macy's insightful new book "Ravenous," we learn how the lifelong food lover--and overeater--has lost over 25 pounds and three sizes.
But the more striking image is of Macy standing in an orchard with her family, eating a ripe orange plucked straight from a tree. After a year of traveling across the country to better understand her complicated relationship with food, Macy finally found peace in one of life's simple pleasures.
"Weight can be gained or lost," she wrote. "Our judgments about our bodies are much harder to lose."
As a food writer, Macy had a deep love for tasty morsels, including chocolate, sausage, cheese and olives. And as a longtime yogi, she knew the benefits of a daily practice. But over the years, Macy steadily gained weight.
At 48, her twin boys were nine years old and she'd been with her husband, Scott, for 20 years. She was a size 18.


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Value Line is regarded as the best independent research available. More than just recommendations, Value Line provides the rationale behind its picks for greater understanding.
Value Line offers a number of proprietary measures to help investors identify so-called conservative stocks, the most notable being the Safety Rank. This measure is computed by averaging a stock's Price Stability score and the company's Financial Strength Rating. Safety Ranks range from 1 (Highest) to 5 (Lowest) and are distributed roughly in a bell curve, with the greatest number of stocks scoring 3 (Average) and the smallest number at the extremes (i.e. 1 and 5). Thus, selecting stocks that hold the best possible scores (i.e., 1 or 2) would help investors to avoid riskier fare.
Value Line provides screens each week, published in the Summary & Index section of The Value Line Investment Survey, that cull out stocks earning the 1 (Highest) Safety Rank and the 2 (Above Average) Safety Rank (presented as two separate screens). Out of this list, we chose only to include stocks in industries that produce consumer products and services. To narrow our selection down further, only companies with long-term debt to capital ratios below 25% made the cut.
The list of stocks that made the cut can be seen below. From there we have chosen to highlight two stocks: Panera Bread Company (PNRA) and The Procter & Gamble Company (PG - Free Procter & Gamble Stock Report).
Panera Bread Company
Panera Bread Company, which operates under the Panera Bread, Saint Louis Bread Co., and Paradise Bakery & Café brand names, operates 1,708 bakery-cafés (835 are company-owned and 873 are franchise-operated) in the United States and Canada. Serving roughly 7 million customers per week, it is considered one of the largest food service companies in the U.S. Panera's business is separated into three core operating segments (as of June 25th): Bakery-café operations (88.5%), fresh dough and other product operations (6.9%), and franchise operations (4.7%).
The company has posted impressive top- and bottom-line gains in the past and 2013 should be another record year. Company-owned comparable bakery-café sales have increased nearly 11% on a two-year basis (franchised-operated advanced more than 8%). That said, same-store sales growth was weaker than expected in the June interim, and has moderated over the past year, causing management to lower its earnings guidance. This news has put pressure on the stock price of late.
Nonetheless, management's plan for long-term top and bottom line growth is encouraging. Key initiatives include new menu items, faster service from more-efficient kitchen display systems and floor plans, square footage expansion, simplifying food production, and improving IT infrastructure. The changes should bolster traffic and sales, especially during peak hours.
Panera holds our highest Safety rating, thanks largely to its debt-free balance sheet, favorable cash position, good Price Stability score, and a below-market Beta coefficient. All told, these shares are well suited for conservative investors, particularly those with a long-term perspective.
The Procter & Gamble Company
Procter & Gamble provides branded consumer packaged goods to consumers in more than 180 countries. For fiscal 2013 (ended June 30th), international sales made up 61% of revenues, with the United States and Canada totaling 39%. Its products are sold to various customers, from grocery and drug stores to membership clubs and mass merchandisers. Specifically, Wal-Mart (WMT- Free Wal-Mart Stock Report) accounted for 14% of total sales. Its most notable brands (or "billion dollar brands") are separated under its Global Business Unit structure and include Head & Shoulders, Gillette, Crest, Downy, and Bounty, among others. There are five reportable industry-based segments (changed on July 1st): Beauty; Grooming; Health Care; Fabric Care and Home Care; and Baby, Feminine and Family Care.
Procter posted year-over-year top- and bottom-line gains in fiscal 2013, as it has over the past several years. Although the size and nature of P&G's business limits its revenue growth potential, we think earnings growth will remain strong, thanks largely to the company's ongoing global restructuring program.
In an effort to "maintain a competitive cost structure," PG started significantly reducing the size of its workforce last year. It recently reported giving severance packages to 3,450 and 3,300 employees in fiscal years ended June 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively. Cuts have been spread across its global units, and another 2%-4% of its workforce is expected to go this year. Total cost of the program should sum to around $3.5 billion and continue through fiscal 2016. So far, approximately 55% has been paid. The company believes the restructuring will create $10 billion in savings over the five year period. The activity ought to drive much of the 5%-7% EPS growth expected in fiscal 2014, as sales should only be up around 1%-2%.
Additionally, the company may face various headwinds, such as weaker underlying market growth, a stronger U.S. dollar, higher commodity costs, and a competitive pricing environment.
Overall, we think this blue chip is a good selection for conservative, income-seeking accounts. In addition to solid prospects for earnings growth, the stock carries a low Beta coefficient and has top scores for Safety, Financial Strength, and Price Stability.
Industry Name
V.F. Corp.
Boston Beer 'A'
Disney (Walt)
Hormel Foods
Food Processing
J&J Snack Foods
Nestle SA ADS
Tootsie Roll Ind.
Church & Dwight
Household Products
Lancaster Colony
Procter & Gamble
WD-40 Co.
CVS Caremark Corp.
Pharmacy Services
Walgreen Co.
Panera Bread Co.
Starbucks Corp.
Bed Bath & Beyond
Retail (Hardlines)
Ross Stores
Retail (Softlines)
TJX Companies
Fastenal Co.
Retail Building Supply
Tractor Supply
Costco Wholesale
Retail Store
Dollar Tree, Inc.
Village Super Market
Retail/Wholesale Food
Weis Markets
NIKE, Inc. 'B'
At the time of this article's writing, the author did not have positions in any of the companies mentioned.


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From: Alabama Department of Industrial Relations
MONTGOMERY, AL – Alabama Department of Industrial Relations Director Tom Surtees announced Wednesday that over 250 storm recovery jobs have already been posted by 12 employers on Alabama's online jobs database, www.joblink.alabama.gov.
Some of the jobs posted include: general laborers needed for clean-up, tire technicians to repair tires and wheels on 18 wheelers that were damaged in the storm, and equipment operators, among others.
Interested applicants can apply for these jobs online at www.joblink.alabama.gov by going to the Advanced Job Search section and selecting "View Only Disaster Recovery Jobs", with "April Tornadoes" selected.
Employers who wish to post jobs should choose YES for "Disaster recovery job?" and select "April Tornadoes" in the drop down box.
"As we are already seeing hundreds of unemployment compensation claims coming in due to last week's storms, it is my hope that these disaster recovery jobs can be filled by those Alabamians affected by the storm," said Surtees. "I want to encourage business owners who post these jobs to please consider impacted applicants when hiring for these positions, and I'd also like to encourage those who lost their jobs due to the storm to apply."
Alabama JobLink allows jobseekers to identify themselves as unemployed due to the April tornadoes.
Staff at any of Alabama's 47 Career Centers can also assist employers and applicants in searching and applying for these jobs. A comprehensive list of Career Center locations can be found at www.dir.alabama.gov and at www.joblink.alabama.gov.


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NEW YORK (MarketWatch) — U.S. stock futures were firmer on Wednesday, while reaction to housing starts that came in below expectations was largely muted.
Investors are likely to focus on industrial production data due at 9:15 a.m. Eastern and remarks by Federal Reserve Chairwoman Janet Yellen, who is expected to hammer home her dovish policy message.
Earnings from prominent companies such as Bank of America, Google and IBM should keep investors busy.
Futures for the Dow Jones Industrial Average US:DJM4 picked up 63 points, or 0.4%, to 16,268, while those for the S&P 500 index US:SPM4 gained 7.3 points, or 0.4%, to 1,846.90. Futures for the Nasdaq 100 index US:NDM4 climbed 15 points, or 0.4%, to 3,506.25.
The gains built on advances seen Tuesday, when the benchmarks ended in positive territory after a choppy trading day. Investors also took a lead from Asia and Europe on Wednesday, where most bourses posted gains after better-than-expected Chinese growth data. Oil and most metals advanced.
In economic news, the U.S. Commerce Department released a report on housing starts in March that were lower than expected. Rebounding from a tough winter, construction on new U.S. homes in March hit the fastest pace in three months, but March's pace missed expectations from economists.
Investors are awaiting for industrial-production data at 9:15 a.m. Eastern. Economists surveyed by MarketWatch expect industrial production to rise 0.5% in March, after a 0.6% gain in the prior month.
The Fed will also release its Beige Book survey of current economic conditions at 2 p.m. Eastern Time.
The earnings season is in full swing this week in the U.S., with several heavyweights on the docket for Wednesday. Ahead of the opening bell, Bank of America Corp. BAC, +0.25% reported a first-quarter loss of 5 cents a share, sending the shares 0.9% lower premarket. The bank recorded $6 billion in litigation expenses during the period.
There's more from the Fed as Yellen speaks in New York at 12:25 p.m. Eastern Time. Fed watchers think Yellen, still new to the job as central-bank chief, will use her appearance before the Economic Club of New York to make substantive remarks on monetary policy and the economy. Read more in Spotlight on the economy
"We expect a dovish rhetoric underlining that a rate hike is nowhere imminent, which would tend to weigh on the U.S. dollar," Anders Vestergård Fischer, analyst at Danske Bank, said in a note. The ICE dollar index DXY, +0.22% traded at 79.725 ahead of the speech, down from 79.795 late Tuesday.
Discuss key earnings announcements before and after results come in. Learn more
Yellen isn't the only Fed official on tap — Atlanta Fed President Dennis Lockhart and Dallas Fed President Richard Fisher are also scheduled to speak. Fisher is up at 1:25 p.m. Eastern to talk about the economic outlook. Lockhart will give closing remarks at his bank's financial conference at 11:30 a.m. Eastern. Lockhart is not a voting member of the FOMC this year, while Fisher is.
Ahead of the open, U.S. Bancorp USB, +0.71% reported first-quarter earnings of 73 cents a share on revenue of $4.81 billion.
St. Jude Medical Inc. US:STJ said it earned an adjusted 96 cents a share in the first quarter, almost in line with FactSet estimates of 95 cents.
After the closing bell, Google Inc. GOOG, +0.78% is expected to report earnings of $6.35 a share in the first quarter. Analysts at Cantor Fitzgerald on Monday reiterated the stock's buy rating and price target of $650.
IBM Corp. IBM, -1.11% is forecast to post earnings of $2.54 a share in the first quarter. "We maintain our neutral rating on IBM ahead of its upcoming earnings. The risk/reward is balanced at present stock-price levels, but ultimately IBM will need to return to growth in order to drive margins and reach long term targets," said Joseph Foresi at Janney Capital Markets in a note.
Yahoo Inc. US:YHOO jumped 7.7% premarket, after reporting late Tuesday that first-quarter earnings fell to 29 cents a share from 35 cents a share a year earlier. On an adjusted basis, it earned 38 cents a share, slightly ahead of 37 cents a share forecast by analysts. Shares of Yahoo rose more than 7% in after-hours trading.
Intel Corp. INTC, -2.16% slipped 0.4% ahead of the opening bell, after the chip maker late Tuesday said it earned 38 cents a share, compared with 40 cents a share a year ago. Revenue in the period rose to $12.76 billion from $12.58 billion. Intel also forecast revenue of $13 billion, plus or minus $500 million in the second quarter. Intel shares gained 2.4% in extended trading.
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At Subaru of Clear Lake, we know our way around tires, especially when it comes to pairing your Subaru with the correct ones it was engineered to ride on. At our Tire Center, we offer all the major brands, and we can also assist you with all-season, summer/performance, and winter tire options. And when it's time for replacement, our expert Factory Trained Teams will properly mount and balance them to renew your vehicle's grip and ride quality.
Our Subaru 24-Month Tire Protection Plan comes FREE with any tire purchase.*
Begin viewing tire options for your Subaru by clicking the button below.
The area where your tires actually contact the road is very small, sometimes no bigger than the size of your hand. This makes it all the more important that they have adequate tread life and are in good condition to help ensure the safety and performance of your Subaru.
Different climates have certain weather patterns associated with them. This means you may encounter different driving conditions throughout the year than someone with the same vehicle in a different area. Selecting the right kind of tires for the conditions you often travel in are crucial for your safety and how your Subaru handles the road.
So, how should you decide? Begin by determining your average driving conditions for the year. Is the climate warm all year long, or do you experience a combination of weather patterns with the possibility of light-to-heavy snowfall? After you analyze which climate conditions you commonly encounter, remember that seasonal extremes can occur, or you may travel to an area that has different conditions than what you're used to.
To help you make a more informed decision, here are some common classifications of tires – each with abilities suited for different climates and driving conditions. As always, we are happy to discuss tire options with you at our tire center, so you can make the best choice for your Subaru.
All-season tires are the most common type of tire purchased because they are designed to provide adequate traction for a variety of driving conditions – hot and dry, rainy, cold or snowy – and are ideal for moderate climates. The tread design and rubber compound work well in different driving conditions due to weather, and have longer tread life than summer-specific tires, for example.
However, since they're engineered for a combination of conditions, they are not tailored to provide the level of traction and abilities that summer/performance tires offer in warm and wet conditions, nor the grip and braking performance that winter tires have in cold, snowy or icy conditions. The good news is that tire manufacturers offer a spectrum of all-season tires – some handle certain elements better than others – so if you live in a moderate climate, we will help determine which ones are best suited for the conditions you usually drive in.
If you live where it is regularly warm all year long, summer/performance tires are ideal for your vehicle. The tread design and rubber compound of these tires are engineered to "stick" to dry roads better than other tire types, as more surface area per tire makes contact with the road. Most summer/performance tires also offer increased traction on wet roads. Some versions are designed specifically for high-performance vehicles and are even better equipped for speed, cornering and hard braking. Depending on your model Subaru and regional climate, you may want to purchase summer/performance tires for the warmer climates and seasons, but switch over to winter tires when temperatures drop and snowfall is probable.
You may want to start by asking someone who has driven with winter tires if they've felt more confident behind the wheel during wintery conditions. They will probably say that they have. The difference in confidence is attributed to the type of rubber compound and tread pattern of winter-specific tires. Winter tires are engineered to provide better grip in winter months than all-season tires, and especially more than summer/performance tires. But why?
The answer lies in what happens to other types of tires when the temperature falls near or below freezing. All-season tires work well in a combination of dry, wet and light-snow conditions, but, like summer/performance tires, their rubber composition hardens in cold temperatures. This makes them less effective for traction, braking and handling even if there isn't any snow on the road. Winter tires also have unique tread designs to cope with traveling over ice and snow.
Simply put, a four-wheel alignment uses sophisticated lasers and sensors to determine the wheel angles of your Subaru. If the computer detects that they are out of alignment – according to specifications – our factory trained technicians make the proper adjustments to bring them back into alignment.
Having your wheels aligned – especially after having new tires installed – will help promote tire longevity. Poor road conditions and daily driving can cause misalignment over time. If you've felt vibrations or your vehicle pulling to one side, a wheel alignment may correct those concerns.
If the TPMS light comes on and stays lit while you're driving, it is warning you that low tire pressure has been detected in one or more of your tires (excluding the spare). Tire pressure can drop when the weather changes from hot to cold, but it will also decrease if you have an air leak. You can check the pressure yourself. Watch the "Tire Pressure" video above for more information.
Remember, a flashing tire light may mean there is a malfunction with the TPMS system or a damaged sensor. You can bring your Subaru to our service center if you have a concern, and we can take care of that light for you.
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WQ651, Revised October 1999
Approximately 95 percent of this country's rural residents use groundwater to supply their drinking water and farmstead needs. Wells are designed to provide clean water. If improperly constructed or poorly maintained, they can allow bacteria, pesticides, fertilizer or oil products to contaminate groundwater. These contaminants can put family and livestock health at risk.
Cases exist that document well contamination from farmstead activities near drinking-water wells. The condition of your well and its proximity to contamination sources determine the risk it poses to the water you drink. For example, a cracked well casing allows bacteria, nitrates, oil and pesticides to enter the well more easily. Spilling pesticides being mixed and loaded near the well could result in the contamination of your family's drinking-water supply. Feedlots, animal lots, septic systems, fertilizer applications and waste storage areas could release large amounts of nitrate, contaminating your well.
Preventing well-water contamination is important. Once the groundwater supplying your well is contaminated, it is difficult to clean up. The only options may be to treat the water, drill a new well or get water from another source. A contaminated well also can affect your neighbors' wells, posing a serious health threat to your family and neighbors.
The goal of Farm•A•Syst is to help you protect the groundwater that supplies your drinking water.
It will take you step by step through your drinking-water well condition and management practices.
Follow the directions at the top of the following chart. It should take you about 15 minutes to 30 minutes to complete this worksheet and determine your ranking.
Focus on the well that provides drinking water for your home or farm. If you have more than one drinking-water well on your farmstead, fill out a worksheet for each one.
Table 1
Drinking-water well condition: Assessing drinking-water contamination risk
Step 1
Begin by determining your overall well management risk ranking using Equation 1. Total the rankings for the categories you completed, and divide by the number of categories you ranked:
This ranking gives you an idea of how your well management practices as a whole might be affecting your drinking water. This ranking should serve only as a general guide, not a precise diagnosis. Because it represents an average of many individual rankings, it can mask any individual rankings (such as 1s or 2s) that should be of concern. (Step 2.)
Enter your well management risk ranking above in the first table in Worksheet #9 (MU publication WQ659). Later you will compare this risk ranking with other farmstead management rankings. Worksheet #8 (MU publication WQ658) will help you identify your farmstead's site conditions (soil type, soil depth and bedrock characteristics) and Worksheet #9 (MU publication WQ659) will show you how these site conditions affect your risk rankings.
Step 2
Look over your rankings for individual activities:
Regardless of your overall risk ranking, any individual rankings of "1" require immediate attention. Some concerns you can take care of right away; others could be major — or costly — projects, requiring planning and prioritizing before you take action.
Find any activities that you identified as 1s and list them under "High-Risk Activities" in Worksheet #9 (MU publication WQ659).
Step 3
Read MU publication EQ675, Improving Drinking Water Well Condition, and consider how you might modify your farmstead practices to better protect your drinking water.
These terms may help you make more accurate assessments when completing Worksheet #1. They may also help clarify some of the terms used in Fact Sheet #1 (MU publication EQ675).
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Looking for a Job? Attend the fair from anywhere! Be Recruited Online & Enter the iPod Nano Drawing Students, Post-docs, and Alumni are invited to attend the Virtual Career Fair, a unique virtual event that helps job seekers meet employers in a time efficient, virtual way.
Why Participate?
- Get interviews without ever leaving your computer
- Avoid waiting in long lines
- Save your valuable time by searching for a job online
- Meet employers searching for candidates with advanced degrees
- Register and upload your resume to automatically be entered into the Nano drawing
What students-alumni are saying who participated in other CareerEco Virtual Career Fairs. Go to the Chat Sessions!!
"The virtual career fair went great. I got one interview already and I am expecting more. I think that this was a great idea and I hope that our school does it again next year."
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my first manitoba flour has arrived!
Hey TFL-ers,
I received my order of Manitoba. Of course I will be browsing around for formula's and recipes to make the best of my first bake with this much praised flour.
Nevertheless I would be very happy to hear from you; what is your favorite formula/recipe with Manitoba?
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SOURCE: Bloomfire
December 27, 2012 11:30 ET
Award Recognizes the Widespread Appeal of the Bloomfire Application With the Modern Workforce
Award Recognizes the Widespread Appeal of the Bloomfire Application With the Modern Workforce
AUSTIN, TX--(Marketwire - Dec 27, 2012) - Bloomfire, the company that is revolutionizing knowledge sharing in business, today announced that the company has been awarded the Gold Award for Best Advance in Social Learning Technology from Brandon Hall. The award announcement rounds out a strong first year for the company, including the closing of a $10M Series A round of funding and accelerated internal company growth, as well as the widespread adoption of Bloomfire among nearly 200 national companies and organizations.
"Bloomfire is excited to have been named a Gold Award winner by Brandon Hall in the Social Learning Technology category," said Craig Malloy, CEO of Bloomfire. "With our technology, we strive to serve the modern workforce as a collective social being that thrives beyond communicating via email trails or the transfer of stagnant documents. It is an honor to be recognized by an organization of esteemed learning and development leaders that place a high precedent on the ability to gain and contribute knowledge to colleagues whenever and wherever the inspiration strikes."
Located at the intersection of content management, social business, file sharing and learning management software, the Bloomfire platform facilitates the seamless peer-to-peer mentoring and capture of tribal knowledge among employees. Whether teams are onboarding new members, collaborating on company best practices or simply asking questions about a document, Bloomfire streamlines the channels of communication that directly lead to better cohesion as a company and better overall job performance as an individual.
"It is our honor to recognize this year's award winners who exemplify the commitment to innovation and excellence that drives growth and over the top business results," said Mike Cooke, CEO of Brandon Hall.
Brandon Hall Group is the preeminent research and analyst organization focused on developing research‐driven solutions to drive organizational performance for emerging and large organizations. The 2012 Brandon Hall award entries were evaluated by a panel of veteran and independent senior industry experts, Brandon Hall Groups senior analysts and executive leadership, based upon the following criteria: fit the need, design of the program, functionality, innovation and overall measurable benefits.
Bloomfire and the full list of Brandon Hall Award winners can be found at: http://go.brandonhall.com/Excellence_Awards_Home.
About Bloomfire
Bloomfire is a knowledge sharing tool for the modern workforce, connecting people who have knowledge with those who need it so that your organization continuously improves. In a Bloomfire you find practical, informative content, right when you need it. Uncover tribal knowledge that was previously buried in email and hallway conversations. Create and contribute multimedia posts. Search and browse enduring content. Ask and answer important questions. Find and follow experts. To learn more, visit: http://www.bloomfire.com
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Stunned residents have told of their relief that no one was seriously injured after a blaze erupted at a home on a row of terraced properties.
The house off Sookholme Road, Shirebrook, burst into flames and smoke about 1.45am, on Saturday, August 2.
Firefighters battled the blaze into the early hours but have since stated that no one is believed to have been seriously injured.
Neighbour Marek Ciscon said: "I was in the kitchen and I heard something like a bang.
"I could see the fire at the back of a nearby house from my back downstairs' window.
"I knocked on another neighbour's door and woke them in case the blaze was going to spread.
"Everybody came out in the street and we had to stay outside for about an hour-and-a-half before it was all made safe."
Firefighters from Bolsover, Shirebrook and Nottingham's Warsop stations were originally called out to the blaze which is believed to have started in a first floor bedroom.
Crews armed with hose reel jets, a ladder and breathing apparatus extinguished the fire and made the property safe.
A Derbyshire fire service spokesman said: "All persons involved in the blaze were accounted for and properties on either side of the house concerned were evacuated as a precaution in case the fire spread."
Police were put on duty at the front and back of the property before an investigation could be launched this morning, Saturday, August 2, by the fire service to establish an exact cause. An ambulance also attended the fire as a precaution.
Nearby neighbour Sam Edge said: "We were woken up in the early hours of the morning. There was a concern that the fire might have been caused by gas.
"So we got our children out and weren't allowed back in until about 5am so everyone is very tried this morning. We have relatives nearby so we were able to leave the children with them.
"We don't know the full circumstances, but everybody seems to be fine. I don't think anyone's been badly injured and that's the main thing."
The house suffered extensive fire and smoke damage to the front and back as well as upstairs and downstairs.
Anyone with information which may help the fire investigation is urged to call Derbyshire Constabulary on 101.


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One of the things that the transcripts of the Federal Open Market Committee meetings reveal is that there are moments of real levity inside the board room of the central bank. Quite often these are marked in the transcript by the appearance of the word "[Laughter.]"
My personal favorite from the just released 2007 transcripts is the following exchange, in which Cathy Minehan of the Boston Fed debates with Philadelpha Fed head Charles Plosser about the fashion choices of Vincent Reinhart, economist and secretary for the FOMC.


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Asprawling rustic ranch home with scenic mountaintop vistas, overlooking rolling, lush green hills, or a storybook cottage nestled in a wooded canyon is the dream of many homeowners.
Some acquire their dream home in the hills, but every year we see devastated owners who have lost their homes due to fire.
I can't remember a year when a fire didn't destroy some part of a hillside or mountain. This year, we seem to have an abundance of fires, from Arizona to Texas, to New Mexico, California, Tennessee, etc.
Landscape professionals, who provide services to residents in hillside or canyon communities that are in fire-prone areas, should be familiar with ways of minimizing their clients' risk of losing their properties. A little planning when it comes to designing the landscape can help prevent a dream home from going up in flames. Building materials used in hillside homes are important, too, so encourage your clients to invest in non-flammable roofing materials and to use as many fire-resistant materials as possible in the construction of their dream home.
Some design ideas are as simple as keeping trees from overhanging the house, or planting a nice expanse of lush green lawn in the yard–and the client will love the space to enjoy that million-dollar view and their surroundings. More importantly, a large expanse of turf between the home and flammable trees or brush gives the homeowner a cushion of defensible space. Patios, walkways, tennis courts, driveways, swimming pools, fountains and other hardscape areas also provide a "firebreak" to prevent wildfires from getting too close to a home, yet they also provide access and enjoyable outdoor living and recreational space.
Landscape architect Owen E. Dell, ASLA, owner of Owen E. Dell & Associates, Santa Barbara, California, and also a noted author, educator, and co-host of the popular television sitcom Garden Wise Guys, has seen many wildfires in the area destroy hundreds of homes over the years. "This was shocking to me," he said. "I had clients and friends who lost homes. I began to realize that when fires move into urban and suburban areas—which they do more frequently now—it's not about nature anymore, it becomes a landscaping
fire." Dell says he knows that arrangement and maintenance of plants and trees is very important, and he has seen homes with firewise landscaping survive wildfires. "The most successful firescapes are done on a community-wide basis, so that fires don't jump from house to house, often with overgrown trees or plants providing the fuel to the flames," says Dell.
Fire departments across the country are also realizing the benefits of defensible landscaping, and are imposing regulations that help preserve homes in the event of a fire.
Brush removal recommended by many fire departments can cut down on fire hazards, but may be detrimental to slope and ecosystem stability, according to Dell. It's better to thin out the native vegetation, but leave as many root systems as you can.
As the amount of open space decreases and the number of homes increases, extra caution is needed in landscape planning. There has to be ample space for firefighters to access the structure in order to protect it, and surrounding plants should be selected wisely to prevent a tragedy.
Firewise landscaping, according to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), reduces the risk of fire by reducing the amount of flammable vegetation surrounding the home, and increasing the moisture content of the remaining vegetation. The NFPA says that the 'home ignition zone' extends up to 200 feet surrounding the entire home in high hazard areas. To lessen the impact of fires, they recommend landscaping using specific 'zones' to surround the home.
"We have the science to support the zone landscaping concept. If the defensible area is maintained to prevent radiant heat from getting close to the house and embers from landing on the house and other structures, we know that the home has a good chance of surviving a fire," says Michele Steinberg, NEPA Firewise Communities Program Manager. "The best scenario is if the entire community adopts these landscaping principles."
"A Community Zone Firewise Plan prevents wildfires from destroying the neighborhood, and fires from jumping from a tree in your yard to your neighbor's rooftop," she adds. If neighborhood trees are too close together, fire can start in the crown of the trees, and spread quickly throughout the area. Neighbors should work together to keep trees trimmed and at a distance from structures.
Zone landscaping plans have a proven success rate of keeping homes safe, or at least preventing total loss during wildfires. Here is the zone concept:
Zone 1 – This area should circle all structures for at least 30 feet, and should be very well irrigated, with low-growing plants, carefully spaced, that are free of resins, oils and waxes, which can easily burn. Lawns that are closely mowed are a good choice. Trees should be trimmed six to ten feet from the ground.
Every area of the country has specific plants that do well in their environment and are fire-resistant. It's no surprise that these usually consist of native plants. Native plant material has been around for millions of years and has survived many wildfires. Large, flammable trees should be kept as far away as possible from structures. Fire-resistant materials should be used in all patio furniture, play sets, and other outdoor furnishings. Dead vegetation needs to be cleared from under a deck.Propane tanks and firewood stacks should not be placed close to the house or other structures. They should be stored more than 30 feet away from any structures. Consider Xeriscaping if the area is affected by water-use restrictions.
Zone 2 – This area is 30 to 100 feet from the home and other struc tures, and should include plants and trees that are low growing, well-irrigated and flame-resistant. Fuel breaks, such as driveways, walkways and lawns, will keep flames from raging toward the home. High moisture content annuals and perennials are also good choices, along with water features, rocks and stone paths. There should be spaces of 20 feet between individual trees and 30 feet between clusters of two or three trees. Do not let the crowns of the trees touch. Prune trees up six to ten feet from the ground. No trees should overhang the house or other structures.
A mixture of deciduous and coniferous trees is encouraged in this zone.
Zone 3 – The areas 100 to 200 feet from the house can have taller trees, but vegetation between trees should be removed, and tree canopies should not be touching. Any woody debris on the ground, such as fallen limbs, branches, and leaves should be removed, as these provide fuel for wildfires.
Zone 4 – The areas furthest from the home, and adjoining natural or wild areas, need to be managed by selective thinning, clearing of leaves and other highly flammable materials. The look can be natural without becoming a hazard.
Maintaining the firewise landscape requires:• Keeping trees and shrubs pruned from six to ten feet from the ground. •Remove leaf clutter, dead and overhanging branches. • Mow the lawn on a regular basis, and dispose of cuttings promptly. •Maintain the irrigation system so it is always working properly.
The NFPA also recommends becoming familiar with local regulations regarding vegetative clearance, debris disposal and fire safety requirements for equipment.
Some construction materials you might consider if building, renovating or remodeling a home in the hills include roofing materials with a Class A, B, or C rating (composition shingles, metal, clay and cement tiles), fire-resistant building materials for exterior walls, such as cement, plaster, stucco or masonry, and double-paned or tempered glass. Enclose all eaves, fascias soffits and vents with metal screens.
As the old saying goes, an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. A little planning can prevent the heartbreak of a home devastated by wildfire.
The important things, according to Dell, are to cut back all of the fine, dead, aerial fuel, which is all of the twiggy stuff up in the canopy, to make sure that the plants are not touching each other in a continuous line up to the roof of the house, to manage moisture content, and to keep tree limbs from overhanging the house and other structures. Lift the canopy of trees up to at least ten feet from the ground, so that fires do not leap up into the trees and cause a crown fire high in the treetops.
Any fencing that comes in contact with a structure should be fireproof, according to the NFPA. Iron work or other metals, rock, cinderblock, brick and stone are good choices for gates, walls and fences.Having as muc h infor mation as possib le o n th e sub ject of f irewis e landscaping can assist landscape professionals, as well as ho meowners, community leaders and others. Firew ise communities have been established in more than 720 communities in 40 states to address these issues. Their website, www.firewise.org, is a national multi-agency program that involves those who protec t p e ople , property and natural resources from wildfire damage. The website offers abundant inf ormation ab out best practices, plant lists for various areas of the country and other resources. The University of Arizona Cooperative Extension offers online instruction to those interested in firewis e landscaping. According to their graduates, "This course puts you in sync with what companies and se rvi ces are look ing for, such as fire departments and homeowners associations."
Most times, a landscape contractor can look at a property and see where the danger of fire might occur. A few simple changes could prove priceless to the landscaping company and its clients.
No landscaping is fireproof. Every plant will burn if the fire is ho t enough , but the di ffer ence may b e that by c reatin g defensible spac e, someone's dream home might be save d f rom becoming o nly a memory.


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Raymond officer: It's being in the right place at the wrong timeBy RYAN O'CONNOR
Union Leader Correspondent
May 08. 2014 11:46PM
RAYMOND — Officer Cory Blancato was on a routine patrol near Exit 5 in Raymond when the dispatcher's voice came across the radio just before 1:30 a.m. last Nov. 9. A mobile home at 37 Regina Ave. was ablaze.
Blancato got there fast.
"Flames were coming from underneath the house, toward the backside, and several neighbors were trying to get in," he said.
Blancato, an Army National Guard veteran, joined the effort to break down the door, but it seemed to be blocked. He ran to a side door.
"At that point, I wasn't really thinking about myself. Everyone at the scene was convinced he was inside, so I was just trying to find a way to get in there," he said. "I broke through the door, but I was knocked down by the heat and the smoke, and I realized there was nothing more I could do at that point. The fire marshal said if I had made it into the house, I wouldn't have made it out either."
Blancato was sent to Exeter Hospital, but returned to the scene immediately after being released.
William Duguay, 56, died in the fire. The next month, Blancato received a Certificate of Recognition from the Raymond Board of Selectmen and a Letter of Merit from Raymond Police Chief David Salois for his rescue attempt.
"Without hesitation you placed yourself in harm's way in an attempt to save a fellow human," wrote Salois. "Your professionalism and dedication are commendable."
Salois said Blancato, one of the department's field training officers, is a true role model.
"He's definitely an example of what an officer should be today," Salois said. "He thinks very clearly, is always on the spot and is responsible and down-to-earth."
In early March, Blancato assisted Raymond Fire Lt. Adam Brackett in saving a dog that had fallen through the ice on the Lamprey River. And in July 2011, Blancato was off duty and in Portsmouth when he witnessed a man being attacked by four people.
"I was just out for the night when a fight began inside one of the bars and then it moved outside. This guy got jumped by two males, and then two females jumped in and started attacking him, too," said Blancato. "I wasn't going to sit back and watch the poor kid get beat up by four people, so I stepped in and broke it up."
The victim was Steven Bohn, an Afghanistan war veteran and Purple Heart recipient.
He credited Blancato with saving his life.
"He deserves a medal. If I was rich, I'd give him everything," Bohn told the Union Leader in the days following the attack. "Honestly, I'd probably be dead if it wasn't for him."
Indeed, Blancato often seems to be in the right place at the right time. He doesn't see it that way, however.
"It's really all just part of doing my job," he said. "Basically, it's being in the right place at the wrong time."
The Union Leader Hero Awards honor New Hampshire residents who have risked their lives in the previous year to save or attempt to save the life of another person.
The program is sponsored by Citizens Bank and presented by the New Hampshire Union Leader.
Recipients of the 2014 Union Leader Hero Awards will be honored at a ceremony at 3 p.m. May 13 at the State House in Concord. The event is free and open to the public, but an RSVP is requested.
For more information on the program or ceremony, contact Community Relations Manager Shannon Sullivan at 206-7833 or email@example.com.


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Here in Northern California it's been a few weeks since we've seen any rain. In fact, there's been just enough sunshine to start wearing open-toed shoes. We know there is more winter weather in store, but it doesn't keep us from daydreaming about spring.
Our Kentfield design is perfect for the romantic couple. Whether your venue is outdoors or in a dramatic ballroom, the floral design surrounding the text and frame adds a soft touch. Letterpress printed in our buttercream and metal inks, this combination gives the illusion that the French engraving cuts and timeless typography are sitting atop a bouquet of begonias. Each card incorporates the same design elements, but each in a unique way to add interest to this enduring design.
If you love our Kentfield design, we encourage you to view the customized design variations our team has created. All of our suites can be customized and the variations are available to help inspire you to create your very own unique design. You can find the variations on our website (click on "custom design variations" when viewing any of our suites) or in our Custom Wedding Portfolio II album. To view the album (and to see the gorgeous letterpress impression in person) and begin to customize your own wedding suite, visit one of our exclusive retailers.


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1 dead, 2 hurt after fiery crash in Durham County
1 dead, 2 hurt after fiery crash in Durham County
One man was killed and two people were hurt after a chase ended in a fiery crash on North Carolina Highway 98 in Durham County.
The North Carolina Highway Patrol says the chase started at about 2:30 a.m. Saturday when a man driving a Chrysler Crossfire tried to avoid a DWI checkpoint.
Troopers started chasing the man, who lost control of his car, crossed the center line and hit a truck with two people inside. Both vehicles burst into flames.
Both people in the truck got out and were taken to the hospital with non-life threatening injuries. The Crossfire driver was pronounced dead at the scene.
None of the people involved in the crash have been identified. A trooper hit a utility pole to avoid the wreck but wasn't hurt.


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November 17, 2018
Saturday, 10 am-noon
Audience: Groups, Adults, High School Students, Middle School Students, Families, Seniors, Educators, Volunteers, Preschool Students, Elementary School Students
Location: San Francisco, Ocean Beach
Event Type: Volunteer
Become a park steward while enjoying a day at the beach and help improve wildlife habitat both locally and globally. This program is an easy team-building project that takes only a few hours and contributes to your community. Help keep our beaches beautiful!
This is a monthly volunteer program every 3rd Saturday, 10 am-noon.
Individuals and Families
Drop-in individuals are welcome. Registration is not required for participation, but highly encouraged. Rain cancels cleanup.
Groups of five or more may require special arrangements and must be confirmed in advance. Fill out the Group Project Request Form or visit our Groups volunteer page to learn more.
Age, Skills, What to Bring:
- Volunteers of all ages are welcome. Read our Youth Policy Guidelines (PDF) for youth under the age of 15.
- Bring your completed Volunteer Agreement Form (PDF). Volunteers under the age of 18 must have the parent/guardian approval section signed.
- Wear clothes that can get dirty. Long pants and closed-toe shoes are required. Bring layers for changing weather and rain gear if necessary.
- Bring a personal water bottle and sunscreen.
- No experience necessary. Training and tools will be provided. Fulfills community service requirements.
Meeting Location
Meet at Ocean Beach, stairwell #5. Closest intersection is Balboa Street and Great Highway. (click on map above).
Contact Information
For general questions regarding volunteer programs, contact us at (415) 561-3044 or firstname.lastname@example.com.
You can also view the Volunteer FAQ page for more information.
The Golden Gate National Parks Volunteer Program is a cooperative parkwide effort of the Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy, the National Park Service, and the Presidio Trust.


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Congratulations to Ana Mencini, winner of the Judge Helen C. Kinney Scholarship
Congratulations to Ana Mencini, '01 who was selected by the Scholarship Committee of the DuPage Association of Women Lawyers Foundation for the Judge Helen C. Kinney Scholarship. This scholarship honors the memory, vision and leadership of Judge Helen C. Kinney, the first woman appointed to the bench in DuPage County, and a true role model for all women attorneys. The award was presented to Ms. Mencini at the "Zoo Ball" on November 17, an annual fundraiser for the children's room at the DuPage County Courthouse.
2000-2001 Outside ScholarshipsThroughout the year, the Office of Admissions receives notices of scholarships that are offered through external organizations. Information about the scholarship awards that are currently available is listed below. Award notices are listed by the date on which they were posted.
Another good source of information
about outside scholarship awards is FastWeb on the Internet. This
site maintains a searchable database of over 400,000 scholarship awards
for which you may apply. You can visit the FastWeb site at http://www.fastweb.com.
Important Information for 2000-2001 Chicago-Kent Scholarship RecipientsIf you have been awarded a Chicago-Kent scholarship for the 2000-2001 academic year, please refer to the Scholarship Policies from the current Student Handbook for important information concerning your award. Please direct any questions about your scholarship to the Office of Admissions, Suite 230.


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Small island airline starts charging fliers by weight
Samoa Airline plans to start pricing tickets according to the weight of passengers and their bags. The airline first implemented the policy for certain routes last year and now plans on doing it for its new route to American Samoa. (April 3) AP
It's finally happened: A small island-hopping airline says it has begun charging passengers by weight.
The carrier is tiny Samoa Air, which flies turboprop flights within the Samoan islands. And that pricing scheme will soon be in effect on short-hop international flights to the U.S. territory of American Samoa.
As for the carrier's weight-based pay scheme, the BBC reports "passengers pay a fixed price per kilogram, which varies depending on the route length."
Samoa Air has used the weight-based pay structure on domestic flights since November. But, the carrier said Wednesday it will start pricing its first international flights based on the weight of its passengers and their bags. Depending on the flight, each kilogram (2.2 pounds) costs 93 cents to $1.06.
That means the average American man weighing 195 pounds with a 35-pound bag would pay $97 to go one-way between Apia, Samoa, and Pago Pago, American Samoa. Competitors typically charge $130 to $140 round-trip for similar routes.
Samoa Air has been using the pricing model since November, but in January the U.S. Department of Transportation approved the airline's first international route, which will operate between American Samoa and Samoa.
Samoa Air CEO Chris Langton told The Associated Press on Tuesday that "planes are run by weight and not by seat, and travelers should be educated on this important issue. The plane can only carry a certain amount of weight and that weight needs to be paid. There is no other way."
Langton tells ABC News that charging by weight helps address safety concerns for the company's small Britten and Cessna turboprop aircraft.
"The smaller the aircraft you're in, the less variance you can accept in terms of the differences in weights between passengers," he tells ABC News.
"It's always been the fairest way, but the industry has been trying to pack square pegs into round holes for many years," Langton adds to AP.
Langton said the airline has received mixed responses since it began promoting the pricing on its website
"People who have been most pleasantly surprised are families, because we don't charge on the seat requirement even though a child is required to have a seat, we just weigh them," Langton adds to Australia's ABC News radio.
"So a family of maybe two adults and a couple of mid-sized kids and younger children can travel at considerably less than what they were being charged before," he adds, according to Australia Network News.
The Sydney Morning Herald reports that "under the new system, Samoa Air passengers must type in their weight and the weight of their baggage into the online booking section of the airline's website. ... Passengers are then weighed again on scales at the airport, to check that they weren't fibbing online."
Islands in the Pacific have the highest rates of obesity in the world. According to a 2011 report by the World Health Organization, 86 percent of Samoans are overweight, the fourth worst among all nations. Only Samoa's Pacific neighbors Nauru, the Cook Islands and Tonga rank worse.
On that note, CEO Langton says he hopes his airline's policy "has raised the awareness of weight" in Samoa.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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