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Lubna Ziauddin
Staff Writer
Our body is made up of eleven major organ systems, with a total of 79 organs in the human body. Our organs are (literally) a part of us and have been with us through our best and worst moments. So if some of our organs were life lessons, what would they teach you?
Our kidneys have been through a lot, especially with removing all of the waste in our blood and balancing our bodily fluids. But the thing about kidneys is that as vital as they are, they come in pairs. Kidneys teach us that everyone deserves a second chance. So just in case something goes wrong the first time, don't forget about the second chance directly on the other side of your body.
Our skin is largest organ and the biggest barrier between our insides and the outside of the world. However, our skin is considered to have low permeability and exclusive to only certain molecules and compounds. So if our skin could talk, it would probably tell you to be open to new ideas (with caution of course!). Some things are worth letting in.
The brain has a multitude of functions varying from motor skills all the way to thoughts and emotions. It is widely believed that our brain is what makes us human. However, our brain's sole source of energy is glucose. So if our brains could talk, they would probably tell you not to be so picky when it comes to the experiences we use to define ourselves.
Finally, if all the organs in our bodies were one giant life lesson, it would be how to work together. We all come from a variety of backgrounds and diversities, just like how our organs live in various parts of our body with all sorts of functions. But in the grand scheme of things, our body lives in harmony because all the organs work together.


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IAATI North Central Chapter History
The North Central Regional Chapter(NCRC) of the International Association of Auto Theft Investigators(IAATI) was formed in 1972 when, then Illinois State Police Captain Clyde Oliver, who was also IAATI's secretary petitioned for recognition as a regional chapter. Beginning in 1962, when the Illinois State Police formed the Illinois Police Identification Section Captain Oliver was placed in charge. Oliver realized that there was a need for specialized training in auto theft identification and each year he gathered local, county, and state police agencies along with the FBI and Bob Sattler from NATB(now NICB) for training that the Illinois State Police conducted at the Illinois State Fairgrounds.
Each year more and more officers attended, what is still referred to as the "Midwest Motor Vehicle Theft Conference" until it became too large for one agency to run. In 1972, during a training session, Captain Oliver talked to the group about forming the North Central Regional Chapter of IAATI and with the groups approval successfully petitioned IAATI for recognition. Since it's formation, NCRC has grown to almost 1000 members from 13 United States and two Canadian Provinces as listed above.
Members come from local state and federal law enforcement as well as insurance companies and related fields with the common goal to suppress vehicle theft and related crimes. The NCRC officers , executive board and various committee members are all elected from the general membership and are professionals from all aspects of the auto theft investigative field.
The concept of a regional auto theft investigators association, united with common purpose and sharing the collective knowledge with those agencies unable to maintain a fully supported auto theft investigation unit, first envisioned by Captain Oliver is still the main focus of NCRC. NCRC's Annual Training Conferences feature top quality instructors and are attended by hundreds of attendees are usually held in May in a different location each year within the NCRC boundaries.

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Department of Veterans Affairs Increasingly Targeted by Lobbyists
More companies, unions and other groups could lobby the Department of Veterans Affairs this year than ever before, according to research by the Center for Responsive Politics.
Through the end of September, 254 organizations reported lobbying the VA in their quarterly lobbying reports, according to the Center's research.
Last year, during the agency's top year on record, 285 groups did.
That's an increase of more than 160 percent from a decade ago, before the United States launched wars in Afghanistan and Iraq.
A vast array of interest groups and industries have targeted the VA with their lobbying, including health insurers, health professional, pharmaceutical companies, veterans groups, labor unions and educators.
For instance, General Electric, the AFL-CIO, the America Legion, Washington Post subsidiary Kaplan, Inc., defense contractor General Dynamics, the American Medical Association, Catholic Charities, the city of Santa Monica, Calif., and the State University System of Florida have all reported lobbying the Department of Veterans Affairs during the first nine months of 2011, according to the Center's research.


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Pembroke Pines General Hospital will be offering a variety of free health tests and educational exhibits as part of the county wide HealthFare '86.
The hospital will host the activities at three different locations beginning Thursday, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the hospital's professional building, 2261 University Drive.
On Friday, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., the activites will be at University Mall at University Drive and Pines Boulevard. And on April 26, activities will be from noon to 5 p.m. at C.B. Smith Park, Pavilion (NU)2 during the Pines birthday celebration.
Among the tests offered will be blood pressure, vision and hearing tests. There will also be blood chemistry tests for a small fee.
For more information call Pembroke Pines General Hospital at 963-8401.


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Weddings - Our Excellences Emilia Romagna
Historic houses for holiday Forlì Cesena
Monsignor della Casa
Luxury resort, sec.XVIII
Florence - from Forlì Cesena about 57 km
The Resort is set in a restored historic hamlet with a 30.000-sm large fenced-in park including charming rooms, suites and villas in the most authentic Tuscan countryside. Monsignor ...
Luxury locations for wedding Forlì Cesena
La Pandolfa
Historic hotel, sec.XVIII
Forlì Cesena - from Forlì Cesena about 9 km
The Pandolfa is a historic house built in 1700 by the Marquis Albicini Forlì, later bought and restored by the Ricci family-Piscopo current owner. Nestled in the hills of the ...
Villa Ghigi
Luxury villa, sec.XIX
Ravenna - from Forlì Cesena about 19 km
Villa Chigi was built the first 800 by entrepreneur Ravenna Argelli, which initially bore the name. The villa, an elegant historic building located in a park of old trees, is in Godo ...
Palazzo Marchi
Ancient palace, sec.XVIII
Bologna - from Forlì Cesena about 30 km
Storic building located in the center of Imola capacity 300 people. ...
Locanda delle Dune
Historic house, sec.XIX
Rimini - from Forlì Cesena about 33 km
Locanda Delle Dune splendid and exclusive home of Countess Valducci, opens its gates to host refined and elegant receptions, in an atmosphere of other times. The magic of the spaces ...
Villa Bellaria Tamba
Luxury villa, sec.XVII
Ravenna - from Forlì Cesena about 36 km
Nelle verdi e silenziose campagne lughesi, in località di San Bernardino, sorge Villa Bellaria Tamba. Questa splendida dimora è circondata da un affascinante parco secolare ...
Palazzo del Poggiano
Ancient palace, sec.XIV
Rimini - from Forlì Cesena about 36 km
Palazzo del Poggiano is an ancient aristocratic house surrounded by its century-old garden, standing on a hill few miles from Rimini and the Adriatic coast. In the XIV century this fortified ...
Palazzo Astolfi
Ancient palace, sec.XVIII
Rimini - from Forlì Cesena about 36 km
The foundations dates back to the medieval days and can still be viewed down in the basement and wine cellar. Towards the end of 18th, Palazzo Astolfi (once called Palazzo Giliendi) ...
Luxury locations for meeting Forlì Cesena
Palazzo Marchi
Ancient palace, sec.XVIII
Bologna - from Forlì Cesena about 30 km
Storic building located in the center of Imola capacity 300 people ...


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The ideal breakfast for a child is not a bowl of Frosted Mini-Wheats (although there are certainly worse cereals a child could eat). But, for the one in four children in this country who goes without breakfast, a bowl of Frosted Mini-Wheats, or any other cereal, is much better than nothing.
I'm often torn by campaigns like this: A wealthy food company donates money or food to the hungry only if consumers help spread the word. Kellogg's could easily donate the breakfasts without the help of consumers. It would cost the company a lot less to do so. The fine print at the end of the above video says that the 1 million breakfasts are the equivalent of $200,000. Clearly, that amount of money is nothing to a company as large as Kellogg's. It probably cost one-fourth of that amount to create the video.
While Kellogg's is doing a good thing by donating breakfasts, the company is also getting a lot of recognition and free press — including this piece I'm writing. The company will also get up to 1 million people to visit its website.
Still, I shared a description of my breakfast this morning (whole wheat toast with peanut butter and an apple). I wasn't required to give any personal information or even my e-mail address, which I appreciated.
What's your take on campaigns like this? As a consumer, do you participate in them or ignore them?


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Welcome Dale Fortune
January 14, 2011
Dale Fortune has been added to Murphy Tractor staff as a Compact Equipment Sales Manager in NE Ohio. Dale brings twelve years of John Deere product sales experience to Murphy Tractor. Dale graduated from Kent State University in 1982.
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|Textile dyeing.
|Common name of product:
|Lac dye.
|Product type and form traded:
|Concentrated extract.
|Botanical source:
|The lac insect, Laccifer lacca (super family: Coccoidea); a parasite of a large number of trees.
|Synonyms forbotanical source:
|Kerria lacca.
|Northern India, through Bangladesh, Myanmar, Thailand, Indochina and Yunnan Province of China.
|World production:
|Not quantifiable.
|International trade:
|Small; possibly 10 tonnes annually.
|Major producers:
|India and China.
|No clear regular buyers.
|Availability of reliable published information:
Lac dye is the scarlet pigment present in the live, pre-emergent insects (Laccifer lacca; syn. Kerria lacca) which develop in a resinous cocoon, known as "sticklac" on the twigs of over 160 host trees in an arc from northern India through to Indo-China. The dyestuff is obtained by aqueous extraction of sticklac; the resinous residue is further processed to "seedlac" and to the fully refined "shellac".
The water-soluble dyestuff, lac dye is composed of analogues of laccaic acid, mainly in the form of ammonium salts. These pigments are present at up to 10% in sticklac which has been harvested before adult insects depart their cocoon. Processed seedlac and shellac have a low content of laccaic acids but retain a yellow water-insoluble pigment, erythrolaccin.
From ancient times, lac dye has been employed in India as a skin cosmetic and for the dyeing of wool and silk, while China has a tradition of usage for leather dyeing. The colour of the dye can be modified by the appropriate choice of mordant from violet to red and brown.
Seedlac and shellac, the major processed products of sticklac, are employed in varnishes, paints, printing inks, sealing wax, micanite compounds, as coatings for pharmaceutical and confectionery products.
The history of substantial trade in sticklac derivatives commenced during the eighteenth century with the export of lac dye by India. Up to nearly the end of the nineteenth century the dye trade was buoyant and was still more important for India than exports of seedlac and shellac. However, the advent of cheaper and superior synthetic dyestuffs rapidly eroded demand for lac dye. Since the late 1940s, international trade in seedlac and shellac has declined also from competition by synthetic alternatives.
A minor trade in lac dye exists today but accurate quantification is difficult owing to deficiencies in the compilation of statistics by several potential exporters and importers. Only India clearly identifies lac dye in its export statistics and these reveal an irregular annual volume of shipments (0 to 15 tonnes annually over 1988-93) and of destinations.
The major producers of sticklac and its derivatives today are India, Thailand and the People's Republic of China; the first two are also the major exporters of lac products and share almost equally the export market, while China's production is mainly consumed on the domestic market. Minor producers include Bangladesh, Myanmar, Viet Nam and Sri Lanka.
In India, lac dye usage is small and the bulk of the aqueous dye extract, obtained in the first step of processing of lac is allowed to run to waste. Processing of sticklac is oriented towards manufacture of seedlac and shellac, of which some 80% is exported, but this trade has declined also as a result of competition from Thailand and synthetic resins. India's annual production of sticklac was approximately 50,000 tonnes in the mid-1950s and reduced to around 12,000 tonnes by the late 1980s. Over the same period, India's exports of lac fell from 29,000 tonnes to around 7,000 tonnes per annum (predominantly of refined shellac) with the USA, Western Europe and (prior to 1990) Russia as the principal market outlets. The most recent statistics show a continuing downward trend in lac exports with a figure of 4,500 tonnes in 1992/93. While the scale of the industry has diminished in India, it remains of socio-economic importance to an estimated 3 million people, mainly tribal groups, in West Bengal, Bihar, Madhaya Pradesh, Orissa and Assam. Cultivation of sticklac is a spare-time agroforestry activity which fits in with production of staple food crops. Individual producers sell a few kilograms of sticklac which then passes through an intermediary marketing chain to processors. The majority of Indian exports are shipped from Calcutta.
Thailand's production and exports of lac commenced in the 1950s and progressively eroded India's share of the international market through keen pricing. Recent exports have been of the order of 7,000 tonnes annually, mainly of the partially refined seedlac. There is no reported export oriented production of lac dye in Thailand.
China's main cultivation area for sticklac is the province of Yunnan, where recent annual production volumes have been 4,000-5,000 tonnes of crude sticklac and 2,000-3,000 tonnes of processed shellac, together with an unspecified volume of lac dye. Production has been undertaken on a smaller scale in the province of Fujian since the mid-1950s. Exports of shellac are comparatively small at approximately 500 tonnes per annum with Japan as the principal buyer.
No upswing in demand for lac dye may be expected within developed country markets in textile applications but, new usage in food colouring is highly unlikely in view of the costs of testing for safety and the availability of established alternatives. Prospects for increased consumption within producer countries also appear slim in the textile and leather dyeing industries in the face of competition from synthetics which are in regular supply and of a more consistent quality.
Demand for lac in developed country markets appears stable but with no sign of growth prospects. Some potential may exist for increased consumption of lac within those larger developing countries with growing populations and industrial bases but on the evidence of lac's competitive status within India this may not be great.
Lac insects can be cultured over a fairly wide range of the tropics and sub-tropics and on a large number of host trees (see Table 10).
The lac insects fall under the Laccaferinae sub-family of the Lacciferidae, and of the various species the most important for commercial production is Laccifer lacca. In India, two strains are cultivated, "kusiumi" and "rangeeni", which differ in their seasonal cycle and preferred host trees. Strains in other lac producing countries are less well defined.
ac cultivation is a seasonal, part-time agroforestry activity which may be based on cultivated or wild host trees. In order to obtain maximum yields of sticklac, the insects are cultured, the host trees are managed and attention is given to control of parasites.
The first operation is pruning of the host tree in order to stimulate the
growth of young shoots which provide sap as food for the insects. This
is done four to six months prior to inoculation of the tree with "broodlac",
a cocoon containing mature females at a stage just prior to emergence.
Eggs laid on the host develop into larvae and form a resinous cocoon ("sticklac").
Harvesting is undertaken approximately six months later and the tree is
subjected to a repeat treatment of pruning and inoculation.
Table 10: Some of the more important host trees
(a) most common:
|Butea monosperma (Lamk) Taubert
|Zizyphus mauritanea
|Schleichera oleosa
|(b) others include:
|Acacia catechu Willd.
|A. nilotica Willd.
|Cajanus cajan
|Caesalpinia sappan L.
|Ficus religiosa L.
|F. bengalhensis
|Thailand -
most common:
|rain tree
|Samanea saman
|China - include
|Cajanus cajan
Dalbergia balencea Hibiscus spp.
A coupe system of management, involving resting of the trees in alternate years, has been devised by the Indian Lac Research Institute. This involves variations according to the insect strain and the host tree.
Harvesting involves cutting off the twig with the attached sticklac. For lac dye production, this should be done before all of the insects escape since they contain, rather than the resin, the desired pigment. The insects are killed by exposing the sticklac to the sun. When the primary objective is seedlac and shellac production, most of the insects may be allowed to escape as the quality of the product is partly assessed on its colour; the paler the better.
Twigs and other extraneous matter are first removed from the sticklac by hand picking, winnowing and sieving. Processing is undertaken as quickly as possible thereafter in order to avoid deterioration.
Lac dye is isolated as the next step, both for its deliberate production and for its discarding if the primary purpose is seedlac/shellac production. The operation involves crushing the sticklac and extraction several times with water; insects and other debris are removed also at this stage. The dyestuff is obtained as a precipitate on acidification of the aqueous extract.
The washed resin obtained after dye removal is known as "seedlac". Conversion of seedlac to the fully refined product, "shellac", can be accomplished by several processes: simple melting and filtering under pressure; melting and extrusion under pressure; and solvent extraction. Bleaching is carried out to obtain the palest form of shellac.
Sticklac yields are dependent upon various factors: the insect strain, the host tree and the management system. Annual yields of sticklac per tree reported for Bihar in India are: 6?10 kg on kusum (S. oleosa); 1.5-6 kg on ber (Z. mauritanea); and 1-4 kg for palas (B. monosperma).
Pigment contents in sticklac can be as high as 10% but the yield of isolated lac dye can be below 1% with poor quality sticklac and inefficient extraction methods.
The yield of fully refined shellac is approximately 50% of the sticklac raw material.
Lac cultivation and seedlac/shellac processing have been thoroughly researched in India. The main requirement on these topics is full implementation by producers and, where necessary, the devising of appropriate modifications in other countries (e.g., the most suitable host trees and coupe systems). Methods of improved control of lac parasites and of preventing the lac insect from developing as a pest on non-host species need further study.
Superior, more efficient means of producing lac dye certainly could be developed. But in the absence of clear evidence of the potential for a growth in market demand, investment in such research on lac dye would be difficult to justify.
Prospects for growth for international trade in seedlac/shellac are
not promising. With these products, however, non-traditional producers
might usefully assess demand trends within their domestic markets and the
value of encouraging production ? as an additional cash crop component
within agroforestry systems ? for import substitution purposes.
BHARDWAJ, S.P. and PANDEY, R.K. (1993). Study of production, trade and policy reform for lac cultivation in India. Bihar J. Agric. Marketing, 1(4), 404-419.
RAO, A.R. and SINGH, P. (1990). Lac cultivation and marketing. Indian Forester, 116(5), 459-463.
RATH, L.K. et al. (1992). Kusmi lac cultivation: a remunerative enterprise for the tribals of Orissa. Indian Farming, 42(9), 3.
SAHANI, D.V. (1990). Agro-climatic feasibility and economic viability of lac cultivation in Bhandara District of Maharashtra State: a micro-level model. pp. 185-202. In: Advances in Forestry Research in India, Vol. VI, ed. R. Parkash. Dehra Dun, India: International Book Distributors.
VISWANATH, S. et al. (1994). The butea tree for lac and rice production in India. Agroforestry Today, 6(2), 10.
GHOSH, A.K. et al. (1964). Reclamation of lac dye from lac effluents. Research and Industry (India), 9(5), 129-131.
HOU, K.W. et al. (1991). Cajanus cajan intercropped with host trees of lacca insects: restoring land from shifting cultivation in Yunnan province. pp. 195-196. In: Agroforestry Systems in China, ed. Z.H. Zhu et al. Co-published by Chinese Academy of Forestry and IRDC Regional Research Office for Southeast and East Asia, Singapore.
HUANG, P.K. (1982). A brief history of the introduction of the lac insect from Yunnan into Fujian. Wuyi Sci. J., 2, 146-151.
HWANG, J.S. (1990). Uses of the lac insect in industries. Chinese J. Entomology (Taiwan), Special Publication No. 5, 147-152.
KHER, S. and LAKRA, R.K. (1989). Bioecological studies on lac insect, Kerria lacca in Haryana. J. Insect Sci., 2(2), 124-128.
LIU, F.S. et al. (1988). Relation of lac production by lac insects to the chemical composition of host plants. Scientia Silvae Sinicae, 24(1), 106-112.
SENGUPTA, S.C. (1972). Twenty-five years of research in lac. Indian Farming, 22(7), 13?23.
SHELLAC EXPORT PROMOTION COUNCIL. (1981). The Story of Shellac. Calcutta, India: Shellac Export Promotion Council (23 pp.).
TAKEDA, S. (1990). Lac cultivation and host tree plantation in northern
Thailand. Southeast Asian Studies, 28(2), 182-205.
BHIDE, N.S. et al. (1969). Lac pigments. Indian J. Chem., 7(10), 987-995.
BOSE, P.K. et al. (1963). The Chemistry of Lac. Ranchi, India: Indian Lac Research Institute.
DEBROY, A.K. and PATHAK, B.C. (1971). Possible uses of lac dye. Indian J. Appl. Chem., 34(6), 243-8, 277-282.
NISHIZAWA, M. et al. (1985). Analysis of natural dyes III. Analysis of cochineal dye and lac dye in foods and dyes. Hokkaidoritsu Eisei Kenkyushoho, 35, 7-11 (In Japanese).
WOUTERS, J. and VERHECKEN, A. (1989). The scale insect dyes (Homoptera:
Coccoidea). Species recognition by HPLC and diode array analysis of
the dyestuffs. Annales Soc. Entomologique France, 25(4),
|(Formerly) as a red dye for wool and silk.
|Product synonyms:
|Kermes (English, French and German); chermes (Italian); quermes (Spanish).
|Botanical source:
|Various species of Kermes scale insects, especially Kermes ilicis (syn. Coccus ilicis or Kermococcus vermilis) of the Coccoidea superfamily; colonizers of certain oak species, especially the kermes oak (Quercus coccifera).
|Mediterranean and Middle East region.
|World production and trade:
|Unknown; certainly very small.
|Availability of reliable published information:
Kermes is red-crimson dye which is obtained from females of a number of species of Kermes scale insects, of which Kermes ilicis ? a parasite of the kermes oak ? has been the most important. It has a history dating back to ancient times in the Mediterranean and Middle East region when alternatives for dyeing wool and silk were unavailable. The colour descriptors, crimson in English and carmoisine in French, are derived from the word kermes.
The pigment present in the insects is kermesic acid and this requires a mordant in the dyeing process.
Usage of kermes dye was considerable in Europe and the Middle East until the end of the sixteenth century when the cochineal insect was discovered and commercially developed in the Americas. Cochineal contains an analogue of kermesic acid as its pigment and provides a similar colour but more importantly the extractable yield of the dyestuff is very much greater from cochineal than with kermes insects. Cochineal rapidly superseded kermes in commercial dyeing.
Today, dyeing with kermes is effectively restricted to enthusiasts.
Although research on kermes species (and related sources, such as "Armenian
Red" from Porphyrophora hamelii and "Polish Cochineal" from Margarodes
polonicus) as a dye or food colourant source has been reported periodically
in the literature, there appears little realistic prospect of it regaining
commercial significance owing to the high costs of collection.
BARANYVOTS, F.L.C. (1978). Cochineal carmine: an ancient dye with a modern role. Endeavour, 2, 85-92.
DONKIN, R.A. (1977). Anthropos, 72, 847.
LLOYD, A.G. (1980). Extraction and chemistry of cochineal. Food Chem., 5, 91-107.
SARIKSOV, R.N. (1984). The Ararat cochineal-biology, possibilities of maintenance and economic exploitation. Biologicheskii Zhurnal Armenii, 37(11), 916-925. (In Russian with English summary).
SARIKSOV, R.N. and SARKISIAN, S.M. (1979). Rearing of Ararat cochineal, Porphyrophora hamelii Brandt under artificial conditions - dye producing insect. Biologicheski Zhurnal Armenii, 32(3), 200-203. (In Russian with English summary).
SCHWEPPE, H. and ROOSEN-RUNGE, H. (1979). Carmine - Cochineal carmine and Kermes carmine. Carmine, 255-283.
VERHECKEN, A. (1990). Kermes and cochineal dyeing. Reply to comments. J. Soc. Dyers Colour, 106(3), 114.
WOUTERS, J. (1985). High performance liquid chromatography of anthraquinones: analysis of plant and insect extracts and dyed textiles. Stud. Consev., 30(3), 119-128.
WOUTERS, J. and VERHECKEN, A. (1991). Potential taxonomic applications of HPLC analysis of Coccoidea pigments. Belgian J. Zoology, 121(2), 211-225.
ZIDERMAN, I. (1990). Kermes and cochineal dyeing. J. Soc. Dyers Colour, 106(3), 113-114.


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Hello from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Buffalo District
The Corps of Engineers has released the feasibility study report for the former Harshaw Chemical Company Formerly Utilized Sites Remedial Action Program (FUSRAP) Site, which is now available on the Buffalo District website at http://www.lrb.usace.army.mil/missions/htrw/fusrap/harshawsite.aspx.
The feasibility study and the documents supporting the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA) process for the site are located in the Administrative Record File for the former Harshaw Chemical Company Site, which is available for review in the Cuyahoga County Library, Brooklyn Branch, 4480 Ridge Road, Brooklyn, Ohio 44144, and the Cleveland Public Library, 325 Superior Avenue, N.E., Cleveland, Ohio 44114.
This feasibility study is a product of the Corps of Engineers' environmental response conducted under the authority of FUSRAP for which the Corps is the lead federal agency. The feasibility study evaluates potential remedial alternatives that address unacceptable risks to human health and the environment due to the presence of FUSRAP-related contamination. The Corps of Engineers conducts FUSRAP projects in accordance with the governing federal law - CERCLA, 42 U.S.C. § 9601 et. seq., as amended, and the National Oil and Hazardous Substances Pollution Contingency Plan, 40 CFR 300.
The former Harshaw Chemical Company, located at 1000 Harvard Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio, was contracted by the Manhattan Engineer District and later the Atomic Energy Commission to support the nation's early atomic weapons program. From 1944 to 1959, various forms of uranium were processed at the Harshaw Site and sent to Oak Ridge, Tennessee, for further processing. The 55-acre former Harshaw Chemical Company Site was included in FUSRAP in spring 2001 for further characterization of FUSRAP-related contaminants.
Now that the feasibility study is complete, the next step for the project is to develop a proposed plan. The proposed plan will analyze the remedial alternatives discussed in the feasibility study and the Corps of Engineers will present the preferred alternative. The public will be notified of the availability of the proposed plan and associated public comment period. Lastly, a record of decision will be issued selecting the remedy to be implemented. The record of decision will include a written response to comments received on the proposed plan.
Arleen K. Kreusch, APR
Outreach Program Specialist
Special Projects Branch
Environmental Project Management Team
U. S. Army Corps of Engineers
1776 Niagara Street
Buffalo, NY 14207
1-800-833-6390 (Option 4)
- Harshaw Site Fact Sheet (Dec 2012)
- Harshaw Site (main site for all lists and links to project documents)


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Research in Review: Cauda Equina Syndrome
By Shawn Thistle, DC, BKin (hons), CSCS
The Study
Title: "Cauda Equina Syndrome: A Literature Review of Its Definition and Clinical Presentation."
Authors: Fraser S, Roberts L, Murphy E.
Authors' Affiliations: Southampton University Hospital, School of Health Sciences, University of Southampton, U.K.
Publication: Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation,2009;90:1964-68.
Cauda equina syndrome (CES) is a rare yet serious condition that most chiropractors will encounter at some point in clinical practice. Although the exact prevalence of this condition is difficult to establish based on the current literature, it has been reported that CES occurs in only one of 2,000 patients with severe low back pain, in 1 percent to 16 percent of those with lumbar disc herniations in general, and in 2 percent to 3 percent of those who require surgery for lumbar disc herniation. As always, epidemiological data matters little to the individual patient in your office, but suffice it to say that CES is relatively rare.
What is more important for clinicians is the ability to swiftly identify those with CES to prevent the serious complications that can result - bowel and bladder dysfunction, permanent neurological damage, and medicolegal nightmares, just to name a few. Therefore, the goal of this literature review was to summarize the current evidence surrounding CES, specifically considering its definition, clinical presentation and etiology.
Study Methods
This study began with a literature search (Medline, Embase, CINAHL) using appropriate terms. Because this was a descriptive review, no attempt was made to rank or weight the quality of the articles that were identified. The authors reviewed case reports, case series, clinical experience pieces, trials, and literature reviews. From the literature, a framework was developed to identify common symptoms and historical factors that were consistently reported in CES cases. Definitions of CES were also extracted via generalized statements, statements of a pathoanatomical basis, and definitions via description of clinical presentation. From the search, 105 articles were included in the review.
Definition of Cauda Equina Syndrome: Defining CES was problematic and remains contentious - 17 different descriptions were proposed in the body of literature reviewed. Definitions ranged from general (constellations of symptoms) to very specific (e.g., "retention of urine or dribbling incontinence"). Various authors have attempted to subclassify CES as complete or incomplete, total or partial, full-blown, classic, true, or hemi-CES - some authors argue that these distinctions can predict outcome, yet these claims have not been scientifically quantified. Therefore, at this time, these subclassifications of CES appear unnecessary, do not establish prognosis, and are not helpful.
Based on the overall findings of this review, the authors proposed the following definition: For the diagnosis of CES to be made, one or more of the following must be present: 1) bladder and/or bowel dysfunction; 2) reduced sensation in the saddle region; 3) sexual dysfunction with possible neurological deficit in the lower limb (motor, sensory and/or reflex changes).
Pathology of CES: Fourteen discrete pathologies were reported in the literature. It is commonly accepted that many structures and pathological processes can result in CES, as well as iatrogenic causes. These causes include central or centrolateral disc herniations, space-occupying lesions, infection, aortic dissection, surgical complications, spinal manipulation, and complications from anesthetic or epidural procedures.
Clinical Presentation:
Conclusions and Practical Application
Cauda equina syndrome is a condition that is familiar to all of us, yet the literature on it is lacking. This highlights the need for prospective case series to specifically record both the etiology and clinical presentation of this condition.
As a potential complication of lumbar spinal manipulation, chiropractors must be well-equipped to recognize and immediately refer those with CES. In the absence of a universally accepted definition of CES, the authors' suggested definition seems appropriate, and emphasizes all major symptoms that are suggestive of CES. In order to diagnose CES, one or more of the following must be present: bladder and/or bowel dysfunction; reduced sensation in the saddle region; sexual dysfunction with possible neurological deficit in the lower limb (motor, sensory and/or reflex changes).
This definition suggests that in patients suspected of having CES, careful questioning regarding bladder/bowel function should be performed, in addition to detailed neurological examination, including sensory assessment of the perineal region and lower limb, reflexes, and anal tone. Suspicion of CES warrants immediate referral to an emergency care facility.
Study Critique
This was a simple study that employed appropriate methodology considering the overall state of the literature on this topic. Due to the general lack of literature specific to CES, this study may have been affected by a publication bias toward unusual presentations and case studies. This study was strengthened by the inclusion of non-English studies.
Dr. Shawn Thistle is founder and president of the Research Review Service (www.researchreviewservice.com), from which all content for this and other articles by Dr. Thistle is derived. Research Review Service posts approximately 60 reviews like this each year and currently has a database of more than 250 reviews. Dr. Thistle graduated from the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College, where he has been a faculty member since 2004. He holds an honours degree in kinesiology (McMaster) and a certificate in contemporary medical acupuncture. He is also fully ART-certified and is a certified strength and conditioning specialist. Dr. Thistle practices full time at Shape Health and Wellness Centre in Toronto.


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LavonteDavid54 wrote:One move I think would greatly benefit our defense. Is switching Kwon to outside and Beckwith inside. Each guy played there in college and for some reason Tampa had them flip flopped. Beckwith is bigger and more of a thumper. Kwon is under 230 lbs and has been banged up every year. He sometimes gets engulfed in certain games. I feel that would help immensely. David n Kwon outside with Beckwith the thumper in the middle.I think Kwon , who is a playmaker , would have more freelance room n would stay on the field more.Id also put Godwin at #2 and put Djax in slot.Get him on underneath stuff n slants take advantage of his size n quickness.
On the surface, this isn't a bad idea. However, in practice it's not great.
It is true, in college Kwon played outside and Beckwith inside. However, it's an important distinction that Kwon was a weakside linebacker, and Beckwith plays the strongside in the pros (except in case of injury or suspensions). There's a substantial difference between the two in assignment, alignment, technique, and ideal traits. I won't get into the weeds too much there in this forum; suffice to say that not many outside linebackers can or perhaps even should play both spots.
But, for the sake of argument, let's say that in base defense we keep LVD at weak, move Beck to middle, and slide Kwon to strong. Now, who comes off the field in nickle packages? Presumably Beckwith, because he's the least athletic of the three, and the one I would least like to see on Kamara or McCaffery in man coverage in the open field twice a year. So now, we move Kwon back to middle, right, at least during nickle packages? But now his keys are different, his reads are different, and he has to think more. A thinking player is a slow player, and that can bite you in subtle but costly ways. There is several very good reasons why you don't see linebackers swap between the differing linebacker positions (even though doing so could give them schematic and personnel advantages, like moving around your best pass rusher to different spots on the line), and that is one of the main ones. You don't screw with your linebackers' keys and reads if you don't have to.
I dunno. If I were the staff, it wouldn't hurt to play with the idea of Beckworth in the middle during minicamps, and see how it looks on grass. If good, add it to the toolbox. If not, table it for now.


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It also suggested reducing the monopoly of state electricity boards (SEBs) in power distribution by encouraging open sales of the bulk of power supply in the market, which would increase competition.
It pointed out that the transmission and distribution losses in the power sector, at 35 per cent, were among the highest in the world.
"This (loss) is draining public revenues, forcing larger price increase requirements and causing massive losses to the state electricity boards, which is about 1 per cent of the Gross Domestic Product," it said.
It stressed on the strong role of independent regulators to ensure adequate competition and act on uncompetitive behaviour in wholesale trade (of electricity), including capping wholesale tariffs and investigating competition.
In view of the monopoly of SEBs in power distribution, with mounting losses and poor services, the survey suggested three different ways to encourage open access or putting the bulk of power supply for sale in the market.
Firstly, there could be a public-private partnership mode with open access, where long-term concessions were granted to private distribution companies. These firms would be required to make high investments and adhere to performance benchmarks.
Under this mode, which is very similar to what is being followed in the telecom sector, the tariff would be regulated and bulk consumers would be permitted to access the network. This would involve the bulk of power supply being put on sale in the market.
The second option was a distribution franchisee model where operators are selected through competitive bidding and ownership of the assets remains with the state power distribution company. This mode is being adopted in Delhi.
In the third mode suggested by the survey, there could be a performance-based state distribution company where open access is allowed.
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The addition of the Iridium service to the existing full Cospas/Sarsat coverage and transmission of last known GPS co-ordinates hugely increases the probability of accurately locating downed aircraft. The Iridium module allows for live aircraft tracking and can be programmed to activate the ELT under abnormal events.
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Liverpool have been dealt a blow in their pursuit of Victor Valdes, according to reports.
The Daily Mail claims the Spanish stopper has rejected the chance to make a temporary move to Merseyside to prove his fitness, which is sure to have an impact on the club's interest in signing the player permanently.
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Valdes became a legend at Barcelona, but left the club in the summer after suffering a cruciate ligament injury to his knee. That injury also put pay to a potential move to AS Monaco.
After making over 500 appearances for the Blaugrana, the 32-year-old has become one of the most coveted free agents in football. However, is fitness remains a concern and clubs want to take a look before agreeing a deal.
Goalkeeper competition
That certainly appeared to be the case as far as Liverpool were concerned, with manager Brendan Rodgers looking to add some competition for Simon Mignolet. Currently, Brad Jones is number two for the club.
And, with the Reds looking to be competitive in the Premier League, Champions League and FA Cup this season, rotation could prove to be key in a bid to avoid burnout among the top players - including the goalkeeper.
Valdes, who has won six La Liga titles and three Champions League trophies, would be a legitimate challenger for the number one spot at Anfield, let alone as part of a rotation strategy.
Big decision
But, it now remains to be seen if Liverpool will pursue the player and make a contract offer, given that they've not been able to take a first-hand look at the knee at the club's Melwood training facility.


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The RFTS Flying Club is a nonprofit organization founded in 1983 and based at Washington state's Tacoma Narrows Airport in Gig Harbor.
"There is no meaning to the name, although one of the ladies suggested 'Romantic Flights to Somewhere' and one of the other members suggested 'Reach for the Sky,'" said club President Dennis Cunneen.
"Actually, I was working for Boeing on a project called `Radio Frequency Target Simulator,' "RFTS" along with a couple of engineers who were supplying the first aircraft," said Cunneen. "They thought it would be cute to use the program acronym as the name of the club."
There are currently 39 active and seven inactive members. "The club is a not-for-profit group incorporated as such in the state of Washington," said Cunneen. "We were formed to provide lower-cost flying and thought that profit would get in the way and cause way more complications."
The club's fleet includes two Cessna 172s, a Cardinal RG, and a Skycatcher. "Fuel costs have gone down recently, so the [aircraft] prices were reduced," said Cunneen. The 1967 Cessna 172 is $98 an hour wet; the 2005 G1000 Cessna 172 is $118 an hour; the Cardinal is $130 an hour; and the Skycatcher is $88 an hour. "All prices are on Hobbs time and include gas, oil, and maintenance," said Cunneen.
New members pay a $500 initiation fee and $60 per month dues for active members and $10 for inactive, said Cunneen. The club offers affordable flight instruction, said Cunneen. "Our instructors charge $15 per hour. The cost to get a license depends on the amount of hours it takes each pilot and the plane that they choose," he said.
The club holds monthly airplane washes from April to October and monthly breakfasts in the cold and dark months, said Cunneen. "We have a joint Christmas party with the Mt. Tahoma [Ninety-Nines], since some of them are current or past members, and a summer barbecue," he said.
Cunneen's advice to new clubs is to be conservative and realistic about costs and income. "Maintenance always costs more than expected and members don't fly as much as they say they will, so don't skimp on it."


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Charlize Theron: Lakers Game with Mom!
Charlize Theron gets ready to cheer on the Lakers as she arrives at Staples Center on Tuesday (April 17) in Los Angeles.
The 36-year-old actress was accompanied by her mother Gerda as they watched the L.A. Lakers lose to the San Antonio Spurs with a score of 112-91.
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What is Universal Coins Unofficial Mod
Are you ready to get to something serious about trading in Minecraft? Yes you are. We are living in the modern world. We are the modern people, homo sapiens. We should not trade an item to get an item like our ancestors in the past. There must be some kind of currency to alternate the traditional trading activity. Notice this fact, Universal Coins Unofficial Mod is brought to your Minecraft world to give you an exotic experience of trading.
With the mod, you can use coins to trade almost any item in the game. The coins present in 5 values: the Coin (value 1), the Coin Stack (value 9), the Large Coin Stack (value 81), the Small Coin Bag (value 729), and the Coin Bag (value 6561). Obviously, 9 of a lower tier will get you 1 of the higher tier; also 1 of a higher tier will get you 9 of the lower tier. All the trades occur at an Universal Trade Station.
Players can gather coins by selling items. Most of vanilla items have a predefined price and prices can be changed in the pricelist files. Support for mod items has been implemented and predefined prices are coming soon. Items can only be bought after the player has found at least one of that item (no buying blaze rods before finding one).
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- Download and install Minecraft Forge
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Fashion Focus Talks, the annual
The events, targeted at emerging and aspiring fashion entrepreneurs between ages 18 and 35, were held between August 7 – 11 in Enugu, Abuja, Port Harcourt and Lagos respectively.
Themed 'From Passion to Profit', the 2017 Fashion Focus Talks featured a series of carefully curated classes aimed at opening up creative minds to explore different, and sometimes alternative ways of making their careers profitable.
This year, the series also featured fashion industry stakeholders Kelechi Amadi-Obi, Photographer and Publisher of Style Mania Magazine; Zara Odu, Brand Developer; George Okoro, Photographer; Omoyemi Akerele, Founder of Style House Files; Yummie Ogbebor, Bolaji Fawehinmi, Few Model Management Director; and Ezinne Chinkata, a Fashion Consultant.
"Heineken has remained a committed partner of Africa's biggest fashion event through its sponsorship of Lagos Fashion and Design Week. Through 'Fashion Focus Talks' Heineken creates opportunities for young emerging, fashion entrepreneurs to discover more about the fashion industry, said Aminah Jagun, Assistant Brand Manager, Heineken NB Plc."
The Heineken Lagos Fashion and Design Week 2017 themed, 'Africa: Shaping Fashion's Future', will return for its 7th edition from October 25 - , 2017.
Please visit www.lagosfashionanddesignweek.com for more information.
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Soda-loving New Yorkers are having a field day today after photos of Mayor Bloomberg sipping a Big Gulp spread across social media networks like Twitter, Facebook and Instagram overnight. In the pics, Bloomberg, who is notorious for his efforts to ban large sugary drinks throughout the city, appears to be enjoying exactly the type of beverage he'd admonished at numerous press conferences.
"I can't believe him. After all of that telling us what not to drink, he goes and gets a soda himself," said Cherry Saccharino, of Ridgewood, Queens. The news had others fuming as well. "Thank goodness the ban didn't go through. But still – the nerve," said Jim Fizz as he enjoyed a grande frappuccino at Starbucks.
While it might seem like the mayor drank his own words, he actually had a somewhat plausible explanation for his behavior. "Listen, I was just super thirsty, ok?" he told reporters. "I usually keep a reusable water bottle with me, but I left it at home today, and my mouth was starting to get really dry. I was about to give a speech and I really needed to unparch my throat. So I grabbed the Big Gulp and took just one sip. It wasn't like I drank the whole thing."
As the mayor is well known to do, he also translated his excuse into Spanish on Twitter: "Eschucha! Yo was muy parchado pero no hay accessorio to agua. So yo drankido el Gulpo Grande. Yo ñecesito to do it. Lo siento!"
Just kiddin' – April Fool's everyone!


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Shipboard Life
Stewards Department
The Steward's Department provides food, linen, and
other items basic to your comfort aboard. (Their job can be
trying. Be understanding and cooperative.)
Serving hours for meals vary per vessel. They are typically posted in the galley. In port, meal hours may be different (check with the Steward). Do not invite guests aboard for a meal without first clearing with the Master or Mate on watch, as well as the Steward.
Each of Woods Hole's ships has a common mess for both crew and science party. Pants or shorts, buttoned shirts or T-shirts (not undershirts), and shoes are required, and hats are to be removed before entering a messdeck at mealtime. If some aspect of the scientific program will make you late for a meal, be sure to notify the Steward in advance.
Treat members of the Steward's Department with consideration. Be on time for meals, but do not be impatient when coincidence brings all hands to the table at the same moment and service is temporarily slowed. Stay clear when the Mess Attendant is cleaning the messdeck. When you are eating, return your plates and silverware quickly, even if you plan to linger and talk. When the ship is in port, plan to eat as early as possible. Members of the Steward's Department will want to go ashore too and must first get their clean-up work done. Leave the night lunch for those working late watches. Clean up after your own night lunches and any mess you make. Loading food stores in port is an all-hands job; pitch in and help.
If you have any specific dietary/food allergy needs it is a good idea to discuss this with the steward as soon as you arrive aboard.
Clean linen is provided at the beginning of cruises and all are responsible for changing their own bunks and keeping their rooms clean. Soiled linen is left at a designated place in laundry bags at the end of the cruise.
Clothes washers and dryers are available for everyone's use, with soap and bleach supplied. Fresh water should always be used sparingly. Do not put sneakers in the dryers. Service-style showers are good practice: wet yourself, turn off the shower and soap down, then rinse. Do not leave faucets dripping. Use fresh water sparingly in the laboratories as well.
You must provide all items for your personal use during the cruise with the exception of linen, soap, and food.
Video and DVD movies are aboard ship for general entertainment.
A wide variety of reading material is available in the ship's
library. The library also contains reference books commonly
used by oceanographers and engineers.
Some form of exercise equipment is available on all WHOI ships. This equipment was purchased by the ship's crew, so please care for it as though it were your own and return the gear to a secure position when you have finished your activity.
Tips for Going to Sea
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Error while setting server report parameters. Error message: Das /DynamicsAX/StaticReports/en-US/SalesInvoice.Report-Element wurde nicht gefunden. (rsItemNotFound)
The first thing to check are the reportServer Settings in AX: System administration -> Setup -> Business Inteligence -> Reporting Services -> Report Server
Click Validate Settings to find out if the parameters are set correctly. If this succeeds Ax is set up correct and you'll only have to deploy the AX Reports to the SSRS Server. Therefor you need to open an instance of the Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012 Management Shell (run as Administrator).
In the PowerShell window you can use the following command:
Publish-AXReport -ReportName *
or to publish just one Report
Publish-AXReport -ReportName NameOfTheReportwhen having problems with user permissions one solution could be the parameter -skipReportServerAdminCheck.
Microsoft said: Actually the code inside axutil is trying to make a check for the user's permissions – and it is the check itself that needs higher permissions (it's looking into Active Directory). So the problem is that the user does not have enough rights to make the check in Active Directory, but they would have enough to actually deploy reports
Publish-AXReport -ReportName NameOfTheReport -skipReportServerAdminCheck
If you want to deploy Reports from the AOT it's recommended to start the AX as an Administrator.


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Hussain Sajwani, a leading name in real estate business, is working very hard to turn the desert of Dubai with the help of DAMAC Group into a most luxurious living place in this whole world by using his real estate skills and his contacts in leading countries. He is also trying to enhance his business relationship with the Trump Organization, real estate firm of Donald Trump. Learn more about DAMAC owner: http://relationshipscience.com/hussain-ali-habib-sajwani-p3928145
The two icons of real estate are already in collaboration with the Trump International Golf Club, where magnificent villas have already racked up around $2 billion. Sajwani once told NBC News that his relationship with Donald is way beyond the POTUS to son Donald Jr., and Eric and daughter Ivanka. He also said that Ivanka and his wife are very good friends; they send emails to each other and act like a normal friends do.
Hussain Sajwani for DAMAC Group said he met Donald before the election for the inaugural of his Washington hotel. Over dinner, he said, it is quite clear that if Trump won he is going to hand over the business sector to the younger generation. At Mar-a-Lago POTUS gave them a shout-out by shouting at them as "the most beautiful people."
While few watchdogs raised red flags about the intersection of interests in sensitive regions such as the Middle East, Hussain Sajwani brushes off such concerns. He said that there is no reason to be worried about his close relationship with the POTUS and Emir of Dubai.
DAMAC is a UAE company usually associated with eye-catching marketing stunts, glitzy property developments and, most recently, sensational golf course projects with POTUS, Donald Trump. Read more: 10 Richest Men in UAE
"After getting global recognition of exceptional food service performed by DAMAC Group for the U.S. Army during Operation Desert Storm, he worked for the Americans all across the globe, in Bosnia, Somalia, and the Gulf, and also for renowned American companies such as Bechtel.
The food sector is still part of DAMAC Group operations and also serves both as a reminder of very first business expertise of Hussain Sajwani and of also his capability to cultivate important friends at high places on a global scale so that he can improve his business on a rapid and continuous pace.
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I found this saw on CL. It is a Disston back saw. It looks a little rough, but I think could be cleanup up reasonably well for a user. For the $8 price, I think it would be worth the investment. I'm not looking for a full restoration to its original glory.
I'm thinking this would work well as a user tenon saw. What do you think, will this make a good tenon saw? Is that not really the intended use for a saw like this?
Thanks for your opinions.


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youtube.com: PeapodLife Interview Twain Fine Jewellers
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Published on Feb 4, 2013 by PeapodLife
vimeo.com: PeapodLife Twain EcoSystem Interview
Published on Feb 4, 2013 by PeapodLife
What are the benefits of an indoor garden ecosystem your office could enjoy?
PeapodLife's Interview at the Twain Fine Jewellers
When you listen to Adi Twena of Twain speak about his boutique showroom / office ecosystem, you quickly realize he's not talking about any old indoor vertical garden. He's talking about Advanced Human Habitat.
As a high-end jewellery wholesaler, Twain appreciates beauty, quality and substance. Adi tells Peapod Life Project Director, Attila Lendvai, how he enjoys the many advantages of our ecosystem (Powered by Peapod Life Partner Genetron Systems) over conventional hydroponic living walls.
"People come in and ask us if we've renovated the place." Mr. Twena adds, "when what they're experiencing is the difference the ecosystem makes to our commercial space." There's no question he's a believer in Peapod Life Advanced Human Habitat.
Shot on location, Twain, Toronto Ontario, January 21, 2013.
Photos: Ecosystem Turns Indoor Vertical Garden into Office Rainforest Paradise
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Photos:Ecosystem Indoor Vertical Garden and Umbilical System
Turns an Office from an Indoor Garden into an Indoor Rainforest
Turns an Office from an Indoor Garden into an Indoor Rainforest
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Adi recently added a series of "Mini-Umbilical Systems" which extend the reach his ecosystem into his office.
All the plants and mini moss living-wall (you can see the moss just beginning to grow) in Adi's office use the same living water generated by the ecosystem.
It will take the umbilical systems some time to fill-out, but that's half the fun of an indoor garden ecosystem! The more it grows, the more you feel like a part of you is growing with it.
We will post another update when Adi's ecosystem indoor vertical garden and umbilical system turns his office from an indoor garden into an indoor rainforest!


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The #2 Morse Taper Adaptor allows the Beall Mounting Hub to be used on a lathe with a #2 Morse Taper in the headstock. It has a flat on the shank for securing the hub using the set screws in the mounting hub.
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The pilot applied power for take off and the aircraft began to veer to the left. It ran off the side of the runway into a wheat field, the nose gear collapsed and the propeller hit the ground. The aircraft tipped forward and came to rest upside down lying on the cockpit roof and upper surface of the wing.
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International Summer School in Economics and Management (ISSEM) in Havana, Cuba
The Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin and Universidad de La Habana are proud to host this year the 16th edition of the International Summer School in Economics and Management in Havana, Cuba. Students from all over the world are invited to participate.
During the two-week program of the summer school, graduate and undergraduate students from around the world have the opportunity to attend courses taught by professors from Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin and other reputed institutions. We offer a variety of interesting courses in different sectors of economics and business, such as Development Economics, Design Thinking and Entrepreneurship. In Cuba's capital Havana international students are given the opportunity to work on frequently discussed topics that are especially interesting and relevant in this international context. The courses will be taught in English and accredited with ECTS points. The exams will take place at the end of the summer school.
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Hey guys!
It's been well over a year since I posted anything on this site. Anyway, recently I needed to find a way to transfer a long list of site configuration data from a Windows installation of FileZilla, the FTP client, to an Ubuntu 12.04 installation of the same FTP client.
In case you ever find yourself in a similar situation, here is how to do it:-
In my case, both Windows and Ubuntu had version 3.x of FileZilla installed. In version 2.x, you needed to copy the %APPDATA%FileZilla contents found in your Windows installation to the .filezilla folder found in your Ubuntu home directory. That's not the case with version 3.x. In version 3.x, there is a pretty easy way to import your Windows installation settings to Ubuntu.
Make sure to mount the Windows installation directory under Ubuntu, run FileZilla 3.x, go to File > Import and browse to the %APPDATA%FileZilla directory (in Windows XP, if your Windows installation directory is C: , then you should go to C:Documents and SettingsUsernameApplication DataFileZilla) and select sitemanager.xml.
That's it. It'll successfully import all your site configuration data to your Ubuntu installation of the FileZilla FTP client.


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Breton Succession, War of the
War of the Breton Succession, 1341–65, an important episode of the Hundred Years War. Duke John III of Brittany died in 1341 without heirs. The succession was contested by his half-brother, John de Montfort, who was backed by Edward III of England, and by Charles of Blois, who had married Jeanne de Penthièvre, a niece of the late duke. Charles and Jeanne were supported by Philip VI, John II, and Charles V of France. The resulting war continued through several truces. In the battle of Auray (1364), Charles of Blois was defeated and killed, despite the support of his faithful follower, Bertrand Du Guesclin. The issue was settled by the Treaty of Guérande in 1365, when the Montfort heir was recognized by France as ruler of Brittany. An attempt (1378–79) by Charles V to confiscate Brittany for the French crown met the resistance of the Bretons and of Jeanne de Penthièvre. Du Guesclin, who commanded the royal army, made no serious effort to subdue the Bretons, and the attempt failed.
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Fr Reginald Garrigou-Lagrange, O.P. (1877 - 1964) taught at the Angelicum in Rome from 1909 to 1960, and served for many years as a consulter to the Holy Office and other Roman Congregations.
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Fr Reginald Garrigou-Lagrange, O.P. (1877 - 1964) taught at the Angelicum in Rome from 1909 to 1960, and served for many years as a consulter to the Holy Office and other Roman Congregations.
By Reginald Garrigou-Lagrange,OP
PART1. SOUL IMMENSITY IN OUR PRESENT LIFE(cont)
These deep purifications of the soul have often been treated, for example, by Tauler, by Louis de Blois, and by St. John of the Cross.
Louis de Blois, [31] explaining the phrase which Tauler uses, namely, the depth of the soul, speaks as follows: "The substance of the soul cannot operate directly. It cannot feel, cannot conceive, judge, love, will, except by its faculties. In this it differs from the divine substance, which alone is pure act, and hence is immediately operative of itself. [32] God has no need of faculties by which to pass from potentiality to act. He is thought itself, He is love itself. God is like a flash of genius and love, eternally subsistent. On the contrary, the human soul and the angel need faculties. They cannot know except by the faculty of intelligence, they cannot will except by the faculty of will. Hence we cannot admit, following St. Thomas, [33] that the essence of the soul has latent acts of knowledge and of love, acts which would not proceed from our faculties.
But it is true that our most profound acts, roused into activity by God, differ strikingly from the superficial judgments of daily life. These acts are so deep, so profound in the depths of our superior faculties, that
they seem rooted in the very substance of the soul. In this sense, excellent authors like John of the Cross speak of substantial touches of the Holy Spirit in the depth of the soul, touches that bring forth a mystic knowledge, very elevated and intense acts of infused love. [34]
Since God is more intimate to the soul than itself, since He preserves it in existence, He can touch and move it ab intus, from within. He touches the very bottom of our faculties by a contact, not spatial but spiritual, dynamic, divine.
Comparison has often been made between our superficial consciousness and the shell which envelops the body of a mollusk. Man, too, has his shell, that is, routine habitudes of thinking, willing, acting, attitudes which are the result of his egoism, of his illusion, of his errors. Nothing of all this is in harmony with God, hidden in the depth of our soul. This shell, this superficial consciousness, must be broken before the soul can know what lies in its most profound depths.
That which breaks the shell is the trials, especially the trial which is called purgatory before death. A poor woman, mother of many children, suddenly loses her husband, on whom the family depended. The soul of this poor woman suddenly reveals a great Christian. The
father of a family is captured and kept in a war prison for many years. If he is faithful, God bends toward him, reveals to him the grandeur of the Christian family for which he suffers.
We can see the same truth in a king robbed of his crown: in Louis XVI, say, the king of France, condemned to death and executed during the Terror. Having lost his own kingdom, he came to see before death the grandeur of the kingdom of God.
All Europe at this
moment is passing through this purifying trial.
Please God that we may understand. Pain is, in
appearance, the most useless of things, but it
becomes fruitful by the grace of Christ, whose love
During this purgatory charity is rooted more and more in the depths of the souls and ends by destroying all unregulated love of self. This unregulated love is like a blade of dogs-tail grass, which grows again and again. This bad root receives its deathblow when charity reigns entirely in the depth of the soul.
Purgatory before death means passive purification,
both of sense and of spirit. Its goal is to purify
the very depths of our faculties, to extirpate, with
iron and fire, all germs of death. During this
purgatory the soul merits, whereas after death the
soul cannot merit. St. John of the Cross says: "In
spite of its generosity the soul cannot arrive at
complete purification of itself, cannot render itself
entirely suited for the world of divine union and the
perfection of love. God Himself must set His hand to
the work and purify the soul in His own dark fire."


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Chapter XV. An Athenian Court Trial.
114. The Frequency of Litigation in Athens.—The visit to the Peireus and the study of the shipping have not been too long to prevent a brief visit to one of the most characteristic scenes of Athenian life—a law court. Athens is notorious for the fondness which her citizens display for litigation. In fact it is a somewhat rare and exceptionally peaceable, harmless, and insignificant citizen who is not plaintiff or defendant in some kind of action every few years or so. Says Aristophanes, "The cicada [grasshopper] sings for only a month, but the people of Athens are buzzing with lawsuits and trials their whole life long." In the jury courts the contentious, tonguey man can spread himself and defame his enemies to his heart's content; and it must be admitted that in a city like Athens, where everybody seems to know everybody else's business almost every citizen is likely to have a number both of warm friends and of bitter enemies. Athenians do not have merely "cold acquaintances," or "business rivals," as will men of the twentieth century. They make no pretenses to "Christian charity." They freely call an obnoxious individual their "personal foe" (ECHTHROS), and if they can defeat, humiliate, and ruin him, they bless the gods. The usual outlet for such ill-feeling is a fierce and perhaps mutually destructive lawsuit.
Then too, despite Athenian notions of what constitutes a gentleman, many citizens are people of utterly penurious, niggardly habits. Frequently enough the fellow who can discuss all Socrates's theories with you is quarreling with his neighbor over the loan of salt or a lamp wick or some meal for sacrifice.[*] If one of the customary "club-dinners"[+] is held at his house, he will be caught secreting some of the vinegar, lamp oil, or lentils. If he has borrowed something, say some barley, take care; when he returns it, he will measure it out in a vessel with the bottom dented inward. A little ill feeling, a petty grievance carefully cultivated,—the end in due time will be a lawsuit, costly far out of proportion to the originating cause.
[*]Persons of this kidney are delineated to us as typical characters by Theophrastus.
[+]The nearest modern equivalent is a "basket lunch."
115. Prosecutions in Athens.—Athens does not draw a sharp line between public and private litigation. There is no "state" or "district attorney" to prosecute for the offenses against public order. Any full citizen can prosecute anybody else upon such a criminal charge as murder, no less than for a civil matter like breach of contract. All this leads to the growth of a mischievous clan—the sycophants. These harpies are professional accusers who will prosecute almost any rich individual upon whom they think they can fasten some technical offense. Their gains are from two quarters. If they convict the defendant, about half of the fine or property taken will go to the informer. But very likely there will be no trial. The victim (either consciously guilty, or innocent but anxious to avoid the risk) will pay a huge blackmail at the first threat of prosecution, and the case is hushed up.


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I am much happy to say that Fate of Mankind achieved sixth place on Ludum Dare 19. Huzzah!
This is really unexpected. I entered this Ludum Dare totally unprepared, without any ideas and with no coffee or ice cream. I almost gave up because I got frustrated with the graphics (I'm not an artist after all). Now I'm glad I didn't.
Fate of Mankind is my first game that got so much popularity. Before this, Batalha Otaku got roughly five hundred visitors counting all the local conventions we've appeared. But that was a whole year of efforts from the Why Not? Games team to put our game on those conventions, so it's different. My LD48 entry has been played 112 times on IndieDB only. I'm really happy!
But there's no time to rest. I still need to work on the Extended version. A talented composer friend of mine, Daryl Banner, is helping me with the soundtrack this time. I still couldn't find anyone willing to help me with art, so I'm doing those myself for now. Also, I rewrote a big part of how the game works. The original game had around 50min of game play, but this time I'm aiming for much more, something around three or four hours.
Thanks a lot for your support. I hope to keep improving this year. Who knows, I could be the 2011's indie success story, right?


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Tuesday, June 29
Femi Kudi & Positive Force @ the Showbox at the Market
Since his father and Afro-Beat pioneer Fela Kuti died in 1997, Femi and his band Positive Force have been carrying on his father's legacy while at the same time blazing their own trail. Though he has garnered the bulk of his acclaim after his father's passing, Femi has been playing with Positive Force since the late 80s. His music has been called a more accessible and more jazz-influenced version of his father's, and since 2000 he has toured with Jane's Addiction, collaborated with the likes of Mos Def and Common, and been nominated for two Grammys (most recently this year). His latest album Day By Day was released in 2008. (8 pm, $28 adv)
Wednesday, June 30
Old 97s with The David Wax Museum @ the Showbox at the Market
The Old 97s have been an alt-country institution over the past fifteen years, and after a mostly fragmented last decade which saw heart-throb front man Rhett Miller foray in and out of solo projects, they are back on the road in support of their 2008 release Blame It On Gravity, which many consider to be one of their strongest efforts. The Old 97s' lyrics are country lyrics, but fall somewhere between the thinking-man's country lyrics (Miller was given a scholarship to attend Sarah Lawrence's prestigious creative writing program), and those of the hopelessly stoned, drunk, and lovelorn. They are twang-y and poppy in a good way and their raw energy, shredding guitar solos, and Miller's front man appeal have given their live shows legendary status in their home state of Texas. (8 pm, $22.50, 21+)
Thursday, July 1
Ravenna Woods with Song Sparrow, Research, Monotpony @ the Tractor Tavern
Local up-and-coming acoustic rockers Ravenna Woods will be stopping by the Tractor on Thursday. Their melodic, fast-paced, harmony-laden acousticisms promise to translate well live, especially at a venue like the Tractor Tavern, where they should feel right at home. A few of their influences listed on MySpace: Radiohead, Cormac McCarthy, apocalyptic dreams, and gamelan gong orchestras. Their debut LP Demons and Lakes was released earlier this year. (9 pm, $7, 21+)
Friday, July 2
Neumos Beach Party feat. Fresh Espresso, Four Color Zack, DJ Sean Cee
If you're low on cash and like swim suits, hoola hoops, tiki torches, jello shots, neon, drinking games, and anything else you can imagine would be at a beach-themed party, make your way to Neumos on Saturday night, where you can enter for nothing and walk out having won a plethora of beach paraphenalia, or even tickets to future shows, including the Capitol Hill Block party. Oh yeah, and Fresh Espresso will be there. Let's just hope it's warm enough to attend in flip flops. (9 pm, FREE, 21+)
Saturday, July 3
Helladope, State of the Artist, Dark Time Sunshine, Katie Kate, DJ Radjaw @ The Crocodile
For your local hip-hop fix this week, head to the Crocodile on Saturday to ring in the Fourth of July with a conglomeration of acts hailing from around the Northwest. (8 pm, $12 adv, 21+)
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Get some fresh air Sunday night! The Fourth of July is for boozing, barbequing, and saluting fireworks, not standing inside a dark venue all night.


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- Checker report … the Macclesfield Forest POC remains in excellent condition. An area of the forest near the path to Shutlingsloe has been cleared.
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On the 16th of April of 2010 Room Seventeen of Pt England were told they had a very hard task ahead of them as they had to create a picture of a volcano.We weren't to make any old picture, we had to design a type of painting called the silhouette. This is a type of painting which, in words is probably something at night. For example a tree at night which is heavily faded, actually black in colour just like my volcano.
It was honestly a very hard mission to complete. First of all we had to make a design. Secondly we were to paint colourful colours to suit the sky as a background. Third of all, we were required to let it dry over Lunch time. Fourth, we had to paint an outline of the volcano in black and coluor it with the same colour, Black. For the fifth and last task we had to go over ash with pastels and make lava flows with once again, pastels.
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There's a new twin-stick shooter on the horizon which mixes hack'n'slash rampage, a pinch of rogue-lite, and some permadeath. The name of the game is NeuroVoider and it comes to PS4 this week.
Developed by Flying Oak Games, NeuroVoider has you battling through hordes of vigilant robots, boosting your character with the smoking remains of your victims, and defeating the master NeuroVoider to end the eternal war. The top down shooter can be played co-op with up to 4 friends, or you can go it alone.
NeuroVoider will be available on PlayStation 4 on March 15th. The game is currently available for PC, Mac, and Linux via Steam.


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This is also the time of year to knuckle down and get stuck into something new to carry you though the darker months. So how about learning how to make things fit? Most people don't fit standard sizing and there is a certain amount tweaking needed if you are sewing clothes for yourself. If you have dreamt of designing and making your own clothes that really fit, then Pinworks is here to the rescue!
Due to demand, we have launched 'An introduction to Pattern Cutting' with a lovely pattern cutting genius called Christine. She used to pattern cut for Mary Quant, amongst others, including Oxfords very own Anabelinda's.
The course spans six whole days, spread out over three months, and covers an awful lot of learning. You will construct your own block from your own measurements, and then design and make a skirt from the block.
Just think...by Christmas you could be wowing all your friends with clothes that flatter and fit like a glove. You can then take great pride is saying " Oh, this little old thing? I just whipped it up myself...."
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Check out this Reuters post on Bloom Energy, a well funded start-up that hopes to change the way electrical power is generated and distributed. They make a hydrogen powered fuel cell that powers your building (or eventually your home…)
Is Bloom Energy the next GE? | Analysis & Opinion | Reuters.
It's worth noting, imho, that Bloom does not reduce our dependence on fossil fuel sources. Although it's a "personal power plant" it still needs hydrogen to run it. Hydrogen that you get most cheaply from Natural Gas. In that respect, this is an evolutionary not a revolutionary shift in power supply.
However, the personal printer industry gives us a sneak peek into the potential that Bloom (and the many other innovative new power companies in start-up mode) represents. In the mid 1980′s companies like HP / IBM / Okidata / et al brought the power of printing to the consumer. Futurists declared that the combination of personal printing and innovations like email would make for a radical reduction in paper consumption.
The opposite happened. We consume more paper than ever. However, we have the shifted power of communication from a few companies to many individuals and companies. And as personal computing (and the internet) matured, we have seen an even more radical shift in power of communication from a few media companies to bloggers, tweeters, etc.
While Bloom will not change the dependence on fossil fuel any more than the personal printer reduced the consumption of paper, Bloom (and it's sibling start-ups) radically shift the political and economic landscape of power generation and distribution – from a few regulated monopolies to the individuals and companies that need the power.
This shift alone will almost certainly lead to more interesting innovation.
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The statue was unveiled Saturday in Gdansk, the birthplace of Lech Walesa's Solidarity movement. In attendance were about 120 former Solidarity activists, many of whom were imprisoned in the 1980s for their roles in organizing or taking part in strikes against the communist regime.
The bronze statue, erected in the lush seaside President Ronald Reagan Park, is a slightly larger than life rendering of the two late leaders. It is based on an Associated Press photograph taken in 1987 on John Paul's second pontifical visit to the U.S.
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Upon reading the tragic news that Arturo Gatti was found dead in his hotel room yesterday, I thought about all of the ways in which the sport of boxing has influenced pop culture.
From boxing-themed fashion to bruised-up photography sets and insightful editorials, despite its brutality, boxing does have a beautiful side. Although Arturo Gatti's career was marked with controversy, his talent was undeniable.
Implications - Boxing is an increasingly influential sport in the athletic realm, but also in the realm of pop culture where endless products have been birthed in response to the mass appreciation of this sport. From video games to personalized boxing gloves and even robots, items that are essentially bi-products of and capitalize on a fad or phenomenon as big as this one are guaranteed to explode in the consumer world.
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