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Commercial Vehicles: FAQs
Hours of Service
QWhat are the new hours of Service Regulations?
This information is available on the FMCSA (Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration) website.
Surge Brakes on Trailers
QAre recreational trailers, such as personally owned boat trailers, allowed to have surge brakes on them?
Yes, as long as they are not used for commercial purposes.
If a trailer is being delivered to a customer (drive away / tow away operation) then the surge brakes are still legal.
However, if a dealership transports anything on the trailer, such as other trailers stacked on top of it, then the bottom trailer is transporting other items and can not have surge brakes.
QWhat laws relate to the use of surge brakes on commercial motor vehicles?
Commercial motor vehicles are governed under Title 49 Code of Federal Regulation. Section 393.48 prohibits surge brakes for commercial operations. There are two interpretations dealing with this subject:
Do surge brakes comply with §393.48?
Guidance: No. §393.48 requires that brakes be operable at all times. Generally, surge brakes are only operative when the vehicle is moving in the forward direction and as such do not comply with §393.48 (see question number 1 in §393.49).
Does a combination of vehicles using a surge brake to activate the towed vehicle's brakes comply with §393.49?
Guidance: No. The surge brake cannot keep the trailer brakes in an applied position. Therefore, the brakes on the combination of vehicles are not under the control of a single valve as required by §393.49 (see question number 1 in §393.48)
For additional information on this subject, visit the Federal Regulations Section of the FMCSA website.
QHow much hazardous material may I transport before I need to placard my vehicle?
The amount of hazardous materials (HAZMAT) one may transport commercially before being required to display placards on the transport vehicle varies with the class of HAZMAT being shipped. According to Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 172.504, except for cargo tanks and bulk packages, materials that are contained in:
- Table 1 are required to be placarded in any amount.
- Table 2 and shipped in non-bulk packages are not required to be placarded when the total amount is less than 1,000 pounds.
QDoes the package weight figure into the total weight for placarding purposes?
Yes, the total amount of HAZMAT for placarding purposes includes the weight of the material and the weight of the container it is shipped in.
QDo I need to supply shipping papers when I transport a 55-gallon (total capacity) drum of a material classed as combustible?
No, materials classed as combustible are not subject to the hazardous material regulations until the total quantity in a single container exceeds 119 gallons.
QHow much hazardous materials can I carry on my vehicle to do my work everyday?
Refer to the Materials of Trade regulations from NY DOT at https://www.dot.ny.gov/divisions/operating/osss/truck/carrier/materials-of-trade.
Refer to the DOT Flyer at https://hazmatonline.phmsa.dot.gov/services/publication_documents/mots05.pdf
Accidents and Drug Testing
QDo I have to participate in a random drug testing program? If so, how do I comply?
Refer to rules established by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. Contact may be established via their website www.fmcsa.dot.gov by contacting the Albany office of FMCSA at (518)-4239.
QWhen do I have to have my driver tested after an accident?
As soon as practicable. After an incident involving a commercial motor vehicle operated on a public road in commerce, each employer must test for alcohol and controlled substances, each surviving driver:
- Who was performing safety-sensitive functions with respect to the vehicle, if the accident involved loss of life.
- Who receives a citation under State or local law for a moving traffic violation arising from
the accident, if the accident involved:
- Bodily injury to a person who, as a result of the injury, immediately received medical treatment away from the scene of the accident; or
- One or more motor vehicles incurring disabling damage as a result of the accident, requiring the motor vehicle to be transported away from the scene by a tow truck or other motor vehicle.
QDo the police have to provide me a post-accident alcohol and drug test?
No. Your employer is responsible for post-accident alcohol and drug testing.
Heights and Weights
QWhat is the maximum weight allowed for registration of my Commercial Motor Vehicle with the NYS DMV?
A motorist may register a single vehicle or combination of vehicles having three or more axles, no more than 34,000 pounds, plus 1,000 pounds for each foot and major fraction of a foot of the distance from the center of the foremost axle to the center of the rearmost axle.
QWhat is the maximum allowable weight for a single axle?
The weight on any one axle of a single vehicle or a combination of vehicles, equipped with pneumatic tires, cannot exceed 22,400 pounds.
QWhat is the maximum allowable weight on tandem axles?
The weight on any two consecutive axles of a single vehicle or a combination of vehicles, equipped with pneumatic tires, when axles are spaced less than eight feet from center to center, cannot exceed 36,000 pounds.
QWhat is the maximum allowable length of my single vehicle?
The maximum allowable length for a single vehicle is40 feet, including bumpers and load.
QWhat is the maximum allowable length of my combination vehicle?
The maximum allowable length for a combination vehicle is 65 feet, including bumpers and load, except:
- Vehicles operating on qualifying or access highways.
- Vehicles hauling poles, girders, columns or other similar objects of great length.
- Fire vehicles.
- A disabled vehicle being towed less than 10 miles.
QWhat is the maximum allowable height and width of my vehicle?
The maximum allowable height is 13 feet 6 inches. The maximum allowable width is:
- On any highway, 96 inches (8 feet) including load.
- On any qualifying or access highway, 102 inches (8 feet) including load.
QCan I tow a 53-foot trailer in New York State?
A 53-foot trailer may be tow on qualifying or designated access NYS highways listed on the NYS Department of Transportation web site.
QWhat if my vehicle is larger than any of the weights and dimensions allowed in New York State?
Visit the NYS Department of Transportation website or call 1-888-783-1685 to obtain a permit.
QDo I need a NYS HUT permit if I have an IFTA?
Yes. If your vehicles gross weight is in excess of 18,000 pounds. For more information go to the NYS Department of Taxation and Finance website or call 518-457-3649.
House Coach (RV's)
QHow long can my house coach be?
45 feet, provided that its wall-to-wall turning diameter does not exceed 90 feet 3 inches and it has a data plate permanently affixed to the front passenger side door jamb indicating the following
- The VIN number
- The wall-to-wall turning diameter
- The wall-to-wall tuning diameter was calculated in accordance with the Society of Automotive Engineers J-695 Standard 06/01/03
QDo I need a special license to drive a 45-foot house coach?
No – Class D with a personal use endorsement.
Q. What license do I need if my house coach is over 26,000 pounds GVWR?
Class D with a personal use endorsement.
Q. How wide can my house coach be?
96 inches on all highways in NY or 102 inches on qualifying or access highway in NY plus an awning as follows:
- The vehicle is used for non-commercial purposes and
- The awning and support hardware is at least 71/2 feet off the ground and
- The awning and support hardware extends 6" or less from the body on the passenger side and 4" or less from the body on the drivers side
Q. Do these width requirements apply to a RV fifth wheel trailer?
Yes provided as follows:
- The trailer is designed to provide temporary living quarters for recreational camping or travel
- Not to exceed 400 square feet in the set up mode
- Used for non-commercial use.
QHow do I determine what class license do I need to drive my truck?
License class is determined by the following criteria:
- The vehicles GVWR or
- The registered weight of the vehicle or
- The actual weight of the vehicle and load
Which ever is greater.
QWhat does GVWR mean?
GVWR is the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating. This is the weight of an empty vehicle plus the maximum carrying capacity of the vehicle recommended by the manufacturer.
QWhat does GCWR mean?
GCWR is the Gross Combination Weight Rating. This is used for combination vehicles, combining the GVWR of the power unit plus the GVWR of each vehicle in the combination.
QHow much weight should I register my trailer for?
Register for the maximum gross weight of the trailer. Maximum gross weight is the weight of the empty trailer plus the maximum load to be carried in the trailer.
QHow much weight should I register my truck for?
Register for the maximum gross weight of the truck. Maximum gross weight is the weight of the empty truck plus the maximum load to be carried by the truck.
Q. How much weight should I register my tractor (tractor/trailer) for?
Register for the maximum gross weight of the tractor. Maximum gross weight of a tractor is the weight of the tractor plus the weight of an empty semi-trailer plus the maximum load to be carried on the tractor and semi-trailer combination.
Cargo Securement
QWhere can I find the new Cargo Securement regulations?
Refer to https://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/regulations/cargo-securement/cargo-securement-rules.


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Wabash College is pleased to welcome Woodrow Wilson Visiting Fellow, Marcia Grant, on Wednesday, March 31 at 8:00 p.m. Grant will speak on the topic of "Beyond the Veil: What Has Modernization Meant to Men and to Women in Saudi Arabia?" The lecture will take place in the Lovell Lecture Room of Baxter Hall.
Grant is the founding Dean, President, and Academic Vice Dean of Effat College in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. She is also the educational counselor to Princess Lolowah al-Faisal and is the former executive director of the Institute of North American Studies in Barcelona and director of the Fulbright Program in Mexico and cultural attaché in Paris.
During the summer of 1999, Grant was asked to design and start a college for women in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. One month later, in September 1999, Effat College opened with 37 students and six professors. Today it has 36 teachers and 200 students. Grant continues to work for Princess Lolowah-al-Faisal and the College, and is currently writing about the experience from her home in a small village in Southwest France.
A liberal arts education and early experiences in Latin America have had a profound impact on Grant's values and career direction. Always interested in non-Western and Latin American countries, she began her academic career teaching African and International Politics at Oberlin College. As a single parent, she entered the Foreign Service of USIA, as a good way to combine career and parenting. She served as director of the Fulbright Program in Mexico and as a cultural attache in Paris. For four years she led the Edward S. Mason program for Third World government officials at the Kennedy School of Harvard, and then worked with the Institute of International Education in New York. Before going to Jeddah she was executive director of the Institute of North American Studies in Barcelona.
Woodrow Wilson Visiting Fellows connect a liberal education with the world beyond the campus by bringing thoughtful and successful practitioners to colleges for a week of classes and informal discussions with student and faculty.
In addition to her talk on Wednesday, Grant will be visiting with students and will give an International Studies lunch talk on Tuesday, March 30 in Detchon International Hall beginning at 12 noon. Her talk will be on "Starting a Women's University in Saudi Arabia."
Grant's talk on Tuesday and Wednesday are free and open the public.

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Against his father Odin's will, The Mighty Thor - a powerful but arrogant warrior god - recklessly reignites an ancient war. Thor is cast down to Earth and forced to live among humans as punishment. Once here, Thor learns what it takes to be a true hero when the most dangerous villain of his world sends the darkest forces of Asgard to invade Earth.
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Jimi Hendrix Biopic to Focus on Beatles and Blues Cover Songs
Producers of the upcoming Jimi Hendrix biopic say they never planned on using original songs from the guitarist, because the movie will be set before hits like 'Purple Haze' and 'The Wind Cries Mary' were released. 'All Is By My Side,' starring Andre Benjamiin (aka Andre 3000 of the hip-hop group Outkast) may be ready for the 2013 Sundance Festival.
Rolling Stone reports that the film and soundtrack will feature Benjamin, as Hendrix, singing songs by the Beatles ('Sgt. Pepper's Lonley Hearts Club Band'), Muddy Waters ('Mannish Boy') and more. Hendrix famously covered these songs during his time in London. 'All Is By My Side' is set in 1966 and 1967 London.
"This is the story of Jimi being discovered as a backup musician and how he went to London and became Jimi Hendrix," producer Sean McKittrick tells Rolling Stone. Previously, Chickenfoot drummer Kenny Aronoff talked about being cast as a drummer during scenes Hendrix when jams with bands like Cream.
"I had to be Ginger Baker," Aronoff said. "Because remember, Jimi is sitting in with Cream and these guys are trying to keep up with him, because these guys are like 'who the f–k are you?' So you've got to have an attitude like 'hey, little f–ker from the USA, I can keep up with you.'
Hendrix's estate has to give permission to any film that uses songs written by the guitarist. They had not done so for 'All Is By My Side' and seem peeved that producers of the film are working around them.
"They want to make a Jimi Hendrix movie without Jimi Hendrix music," an estate representative tells Rolling Stone. "It would be like making a movie about Lincoln without being able to use the Gettysburg Address."
While many of Hendrix's best known songs were written by the guitarist, some — like 'All Along the Watchtower' (Bob Dylan) and 'Hey Joe' (Billy Roberts) — were not. Hendrix died in September 1970. Much of his music was released posthumously.


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In case you'd forgotten, here's a roundup of the major baddies looking for a little payback when Batman finds himself trapped in Arkham Asylum.
We need a new kind of man-eating plant. That's pretty much what I took away from this trailer, in which the Joker, Killer Croc, Bane, and Poison Ivy strut their stuff. Ivy has a bit more stuff to strut than the other three, but her choice of boss monster leaves much to be desired. How about a man-eating plant that merely tears the body into bits, which then fall into the soil below to help nourish its roots? Do they all have to be bulbous Audrey rip-offs with teeth?


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Darien pulls away for lopsided win over Wilton
DARIEN -- Darien coach Rob Trifone called the five minute stretch in the third quarter where Wilton cut a 20-point lead down to six a "time warp."
It might as well have been the "Twilight Zone" because nothing in that span fit the rest of the game's flow as Darien dominated both lines and picked apart Wilton's defense with a short passing game, beating the Warriors 40-14 Saturday.
Darien wideout Griffin Ross caught 15 passes for 157 yards and two touchdowns from Silas Wyper, mostly on short passes, to lead the Blue Wave.
Up 20-0 in the third, Darien fumbled near midfield and Wilton's Peter Ciaccio picked it up, running it down to the 1.
Two plays later the Warriors got on the board with John D'Elisa diving in for the touchdown.
After forcing the Wave turn the ball over on downs, Wilton quarterback Brett Phillips had his pass deflected back to him before connecting with Paul Sarbo for a 61-yard scoring strike, cutting the lead down to 20-14.
"We called it a little time warp there where we fumble, they pick it up and then we have a blown coverage," Trifone said. "You take away those two plays and we played very well. We didn't do anything different, we just did what the game plan was."
The game plan was attacking with short passes, running the ball and containing Phillips on the ground, where he he had great success last week.
"We were scared to death coming in," Trifone said. "(Phillips) had over 260 last week and we watched that tape 100 times and fortunately we were able to bottle him up."
Darien opened the scoring in the first quarter on a 1-yard run by Nick Lombardo. The Blue Wave increased the lead their next drive, this time on a 1-yard run by Peter Archey. Darien closed out the half with Wyper hitting Ross on a 27-yard strike, making it 20-0.
"Here's the problem, we didn't play real well in the first half," Wilton Coach Bruce Cunningham said. "Their defensive front was controlling everything. I'm at a loss because we couldn't figure out why we were blowing some of those assignments. Then we got back in the game and needed a big stop, but we didn't get a big stop and when it got to 26-14 we were chasing too much."
After Wilton cut the lead to six, Darien again mixed short passes and a few runs, scoring on an 8-yard run by Myles Ridder, making it 26-14.
Archey scored his second touchdown on the following drive and Wyper and Ross connected again for a touchdown to close out the scoring
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Records: D 7-1; W 3-5
D--Nick Lombardo 1 run (Daly Hebert kick)
D--Peter Archey 1 run (Hebert kick)
D--Griffin Ross 27 pass Silas Wyper (kick failed)
W--John D'Elisa 2 run (kick)
W--Paul Sarbo 61 pass Brett Phillips (kick)
D--Myles Ridder 8 run (run failed)
D--Archey 4 run (Hebert kick)
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Rurroz needed a new logo design and created a contest on 99designs.
A winner was selected from 274 designs submitted by 65 freelance designers.
Ricardo Urroz Fotografía
I am a Mexico City based photographer. I´ve been recently going from amateur to professional and I´ve been doing many small project with some OK revenue. I would really like to make an impact with my logo, webpage, blog etc so I can catch more costumers to see my work and hopefully to hire me.
I really like shooting weddings, portraits, fashion and travel. But my main objective is to do good in the wedding photography cirquit so I can have the means to do good fashion and travel photography.
I don´t like ordinary photography and I offer (hopefully) no ordinary photography. I keep myself challenging myself to do better, more diferente, more compeling stuff. I know there´s a lot to learn and to grow, and I´m willing to put the time and effort required on it.
I aim to be recognized as a GREAT wedding photographer. Also as a great fashion and model photographer. So I would really like to apeal to woman sensitivity and imagination. I think my main target will be woman. Probably young who´s about to marry. Thats on one hand. On the other I might get also the young, strong woman who likes fashion and is a model. I believe non of this woman (as any woman of coarse) are weak and would like to be condesending to show them obvious colors or shapes to them
The age range might be from 16 to 40. And mostly poelpe who are tired of obvious and boring photographic conventions.
(Please don´t send same logo many times with very small changes. If I like one logo I´ll ask for the changes to look at it. Thanks)
I prefer to be with an small icon.
I like clean but powerfull design, don´t confuse it with simple.
I don´t like the use of to many typography.
I like to leave you with my current webpage which I like to change soon. And the logo I will also attach it here so you can see what I´ve been using.
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A compression bandage is used for postoperative care after breast reconstruction or augmentation with silicone implants. It will fix the implants in the desired position.
The material and patented processing offer the required compression force combined with high comfort. Wearing the bandage will help to reduce postoperative complications for the patient.


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S. Sanders necessitava di un nuovo design di altri e ha lanciato un contest su 99designs.
È stato scelto un vincitore tra 158 design presentati da 46 designer.
Northpointe Veterinary Hospital
Northpointe Veterinary Hospital is an animal hospital. We are the only one in our area open 24 hours, 365 days a year, so in addition to standard veterinary services, I would like it to be clear in the phone book ad that we are open for emergencies and provide around-the clock services.
Pet owners searching for a veterinarian in the Yellow Pages (phone directory).
We want a new, more polished and professional looking phone ad design, which also incorporates our new logo. Attached is a draft of the current phone ad, and a file with the new hospital logo. The dimensions of the actual ad will be about 7" x 5".
What I don't like about our ad:
It looks "boxy" to me
I do not care for the color combinations (red, orange)
We can do better with the main focal graphic (the picture). I would like something more visually appealing...
What I want to keep:
A map inset, illustrating our location
The web address
The Visa/Mastercard logos
The following doctor's names: John Mullen, DVM; Carol Vetri, DVM; Shannon Sullivan, DVM; Todd Kelman, DVM; Masae Suda, DVM, Edith Marshall, DVM; Steven Sanders, DVM (These names can be smaller than they are now)
I also want to use our logo in the new ad.
Finally, I would like it to be prominent in the ad that we are open 24/7 with a veterinarian and trained staff, and available for emergencies and critical care.
The final design and all graphics will need to be free of copyright restrictions, (or at least approved for this use).
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A man's wardrobe Wedding Suit Hire in Fourways is always incomplete without a men's suit. Men's suits have always enjoyed immense reputation and popularity around the globe. Men's suits always project professionalism and distinctive character and are also worn as a style statement. You can wear a men's suit on different occasions. There are various types of men's suits available in different styles and patterns.
The Dinner suit is the first suit worn, Marriage Blazer Suit among all suits these days. It basically emerges as an alternative to dress coats in much the same way as the day lounge suit. The dinner suit can also be made as a part of a black tie suit.
The business suit is the second type of men's suit available. It is preferred mostly by businessmen as a lounge suit. While going for a conference, conducting meetings or any other business activity, the business suit is considered the most suitable business attire for men. A range of choices are available in different styles, colors and fabrics in business suits.
Wedding suits are the next type of suits available in the line of men's suits. Special occasions like a ceremony, marriage party, etc are the times when these suits are worn. They in turn, Marriage Suits provide esteem on such special occasions. A fusion of rare fabrics and classic styles with an elegant touch will describe these suits. Designer suits are another type of men's suits. They are said to be one of the most favorable choices of everybody. These suits can sometimes be quite tricky to buy. As fashion changes, these suits also change from year to year. The designer suits can be found in different styles, materials and colors.
Solid Statements:
If you were to choose a bright color outside the standard brown, black or grey, solid color suits are definitely a break from the norm. Such suits can be found in brown, blue and even bright colors like orange.
The linen suit is quite fashionable, comfortable and accessible thanks to the Italian clothing designers. The linen has proven to be incredibly comfortable, almost like wearing fine sheets, which also makes the many colors and patterns, variations work very well with the suit. These suits are mostly associated with a more relaxed vacation feel and are lighter in color. Beige is one such color.
The tuxedo offers enough variation by its nature to suit any physique and is put into use for special engagements. A tux is worn with a cummerbund and is generally defined by the tails that extend the length of the back of the coat.
You will look and feel good instantly as soon as you put on a suit. The suit forms one of the most classic and essential pieces of any man's wardrobe.
Wedding Suit Hire in Fourways ?
While brides-to-be are too anxious and apprehensive about gowns and dresses, Grooms on the other hand are also worried about their attire for the big day. If it is important for the bride to wear the perfect dress, then so it is for the groom.
The wedding suit which the groom should wear has to make him look good and feel at his best. Like wedding gowns, wedding suits are also in various styles and kinds and not just limited to the traditional black suits that most men choose to wear.
A good suit is one that fits perfectly to the groom's body. There may be a lot of men's suits that are offered for rental or hire. But as every man differs from one another, so are the shapes and sizes of the suits. Some suits may be too large for one man, some are undersized. Often it is rare for a man to find a suit that perfectly hugs his body. So it would be a smart idea to have a tailor-made wedding suit if you have the additional bucks to spend. Otherwise, when the budget is low, ask for few opinions when fitting a suit. If the bride can bring along her fiance during her gown fitting, so can the groom bring along his fiancee, his father or his brother or his best friend when looking around for a suit. Some suits are expensive while others are cheap, but price alone is not a guarantee that it will be the perfect fit for the groom.
The third factor to be considered is the type of wedding suit. There are suits for hire, ready-made suits which can be bought off-the-rack and custom-made suits. When it comes to costs, there are low-quality suits offered in the market too but is there are high quality suits out for rent, the smarter choice would be to hire the high quality option. Ready-made suits usually have an average cost. The most expensive choice is the suits custom made for the groom by a tailor but the groom is guaranteed that the suit will fit him perfectly and will be made from the fabric and style he so chooses.
Wedding Suits for Men - Inspiration for Male Guests
When it comes to weddings, the bride takes all the attention with her long and luxurious gown. Apart from that, guests are also mesmerized with her wonderful hair style, makeup and accessories, leaving their soon-to-be-groom behind the spotlight. However, men should remember that they are part of this glorious event.
So, it is best for men to use a suit and wear their favorite perfume for their big day. Unfortunately, getting men's wedding suits is not easy since there are certain issues that can affect your decision. In addition, men also experience mistakes in getting a suit. To help men find the best suit for their wedding, listed below are the common mistakes they must avoid.
Buying VS. Renting
Men have two options when it comes to getting a wedding suit, to buy or to rent one. As of now, renting a suit is one of the most popular options due to its price. But, there are certain drawbacks in renting. For one, men may not find the suit that they want. Next, no suit can fit them. And, some suits have damages, which can affect your looks. On the other hand, buying a suit can be expensive. But, owning a suit can provide you with better benefits such as getting the style you need and being able to wear a custom-fitted suit specifically for you. In case you insist in renting one, you need to carefully check the suit to avoid problems during your big day.
Opting for outdated trends
Just like normal clothes, suit styles also come and go. So, it is important to ensure that your suit has an updated style to make your wedding look more appealing and stylish.
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Channeling Family, the Master GardenersFebruary 6, 2011 at 07:06 | Posted in Bits and Pieces, Italian Cooking, Uncategorized | 1 Comment
Tags: cooking, famiglia, family, family history, food, garden, gardening, memories, ramblings, recipes
Both my husband and I were blessed with family who could grow anything! My mom was a past president of her local garden club and won awards for her flower arrangements. Taken for a walk, she could identify every flower, tree, and weed. Eventually she also gave public slide presentations of plants of the bible. She guest-lectured in so many churches and schools, we lost count. Ask her how to grow something and her answer was to tap it in the packet of Root Tone ™ and then in dirt! My husband had an equally talented mother. Although she never did guest-lectures, there wasn't a plant she could not grow. Along with the ability to grow plants came an amazing ability to understand and know how to use herbs to heal. She also was one of those clever folks who knew where and how to find mushrooms safe to eat as well as all other sorts of edible wild foods. She inherited that gift from her father. His skills as a farmer were the stuff legends are made of. Family and friends still tell stories of his farm. The farm was on a mountainside in Italy and many thought he got the worst end of a deal. The acreage was full of stones, large stones. Working the land by hand, he tilled and composted and tilled some more in-between the stones. In time those small patches, worked much like our one yard garden plots would yield the best results of anyone. His children were warned to be careful of his plants when he set them in – after all they were what the family would have to eat.
Now we have decided as a family project to start gardening more aggressively than in the past. Although we have had great gardens we have not done so in many years. We had planters of flowers and container gardens of tomatoes and some herbs but now we have decided to really garden. Rising food costs and a need to pay closer attention to our diet means a vegetable garden is a positive for us!
Our container gardens (some of them – a great way to use old tires – I know some folks are worried about using tires but we have done this for years with great yields and no seeming problems.
Our rosemary bushes here are a year old now. We also have eggplant, green bell peppers and pineapple growing around this small loquat tree. They all seem to be happy together – and this little loquat tree is loaded with fruit already! Behind this established garden plot is our new one – much larger to accommodate lettuce, fava beans, zucchini, Italian greens, and garlic!
This was one of my husband's more clever ideas executed by our sons. He bought forty foot of 5 inch aluminum rain gutter (approximately $5.60 something at Lowes) and the gutter end caps and brackets – also support brackets for the middle portions. We hung it along our fence line and filled with dirt – plenty of room for strawberries, chamomile, and radishes! Below we have prickly fig cactus and small blueberry bushes! The radishes have already started to sprout in a week's time.
I will post updates as we go along all season!
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The average enlisted man spent fifty days in camp to one on the battlefield, and spent several hours everyday drilling. This lithograph depicts a Union Army winter encampment at Stony Mountain, Virginia in 1863. While the military was unable to provide adequate housing while on the march or the battlefield, the soldier's housing at this longer term encampment is made of logs, and each has its own stone chimney. In the middle distance, on both sides of the illustration, soldiers are drilling.
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Eliza Allen Starr created this Yellow Trout Lily in 1860, one of several botanical watercolors she painted during this period. As the American middle class grew and leisure time increased, women had more time for avocations. For Eliza, however, painting was not just a hobby. Beginning in the late 1850s, Eliza wrote books, mostly with religious themes tied to her newly found Catholic beliefs. She also illustrated them.
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Answering the Call across Continents
Engineering assistance missions are essential to America's long-term international relations and especially timely with the military's strategic Rebalance to the Pacific.
By 2nd Lt. Alexander J. Graboski, M.SAME, USAF
The 435th MCF supported Israel-U.S. relations by constructing a bomb build-up pad during joint exercise Austere Challenge 2012. In the past year alone, the airmen of MCF have traveled to eight countries and performed 13 construction and humanitarian assistance projects. PHOTOS BY TECH SGT. ALVAH MILLS, USAF
Troop labor has always been a viable option to save on construction costs throughout the Combatant Commands. Prior to the existence of the 435th Military Construction Flight (MCF), the U.S. Air Forces in Europe (USAFE) and U.S. Air Forces Africa (AFAFRICA) did not have access to a military-only team dedicated to rapid-response mobile construction. Since September 2008, the 435th MCF has grown from a basic concept into a well-built USAFE-AFAFRICA asset—a premier, short-notice construction force that can be at any place, any time.
Comprised of carpenters, electricians, plumbers, surveyors and heavy equipment operators, the team, in many ways, closely mirrors a small Air Force RED HORSE squadron, yet without logistics and medical capabilities. Most of these capabilities, however, easily can be obtained through the support of the flight's German nationals. Among them are construction experts, a first-class design team, procurement and logistics professionals as well as an outstanding transportation unit.
The purpose of MCF is to meet civil engineer construction requirements that are tasked from USAFE-AFAFRICA in support of European Command and Africa Command Areas of Responsibility. As the premier exercise-related construction and humanitarian aid executor, MCF seeks to improve exercise locations throughout the theater while improving relations with U.S. allies. The flight is assigned to the 435th Contingency Response Group, Ramstein Air Force Base, Germany, and tops off the group's "open the base mission" requirements for contingency locations.
Typically, the team is deployed seven months out of the year. In the past year alone, MCF has traveled to eight countries and performed 13 exercise-related construction and humanitarian assistance projects worth $2.6 million.
As Lead Pavement and Equipment Operator Tech. Sgt. Marcos Silva, USAF, explains, the work is not just strategic, but rewarding: "Being a part of this team has been an amazing experience. I've had the opportunity to travel all over Europe and parts of Africa to help build partnerships with the local people."
The 435th MCF most recently found itself in Israel supporting joint exercise Austere Challenge 2012. During this deployment, the construction team took the hand-off from U.S. Navy Seabees of Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) Three in order to complete a bomb build-up pad to support future exercises. While the Seabees completed the ground-work preparation, MCF partnered with four members from neighboring USAFE-AFAFRICA bases to place more than 1,200-m³ of concrete. The project was immediately interrupted as Gaza attacks threatened to shut down all operations in theater. However, the construction team was resilient. Flexible and mission focused, they overcame numerous obstacles that were only compounded by a high-stress combat environment. The team faced interruptions in deliveries and material acquisition due to the unyielding rockets. Still they drove on to complete the assignment successfully and provide a key piece of long-term infrastructure.
While on site, the airmen of the 435th MCF also joined hands alongside Israeli Defense Forces to build a training facility for the local Emergency Disaster Response Team. Construction included placement of a concrete pad and installation of a preengineered sunshade. Though seemingly a straightforward mission, it is projects like this that help the U.S. build lasting partnerships with allies.
As an agile, rapid response squadron, MCF must be ever-prepared. The team has been called upon many times by Special Operations Command Africa to send small teams to perform work in austere locations. Such was the case in September 2012 when MCF was tasked to repair severe runway ruts that were threatening to shutdown an airfield in South Sudan, rendering the area useless to local air-driven forces. Prior to this, the airmen had installed a runway lighting system to enable 24-hour operations. The team's lean composition is ideal to support such missions.
At Graf Ignatievo AB, Bulgaria, the 435th MCF worked closely with the Bulgarian military leadership to construct a loading ramp used by U.S. and Bulgarian forces during joint training exercise Thracian Star. PHOTO BY TECH SGT. IAN AEPPLI, USAF
MCF is often deployed to Eastern European countries in support of exerciserelated construction projects and humanitarian aid construction. At Graf Ignatievo AB, Bulgaria, the airmen worked closely with the Bulgarian military leadership to construct a loading ramp used by U.S. and Bulgarian forces during joint training exercise Thracian Star. The project was programmed in response to a critical injury an Air Force airman had sustained during a past exercise. During the deployment, MCF took its work further, reaching out to the local population to renovate a kitchen in a nearby pediatric hospital, the largest in South Bulgaria. The work included adding new cooking appliances, counters and storage closets.
Said Tech. Sgt. Ian Aeppli, Water Fuel Systems Maintenance Noncommissioned Officer-in-Charge: "It was great to be able to step away from standard military mission activities and be able to reach out to the local communities when given the opportunity. There are not too many other situations in life where you can work sideby- side with people from other countries that you have never met to reach a common goal."
MCF has constructed four new offices and a post office over the last two years for Air Force personnel assigned to the heavy airlift contingent in Papa AB, Hungary. The team was able to assist airmen in this unique location who do not have access to civil engineer support found at typical military installations.
In 2011, the team ventured to Romania in support of exercise Dacian Viper. Two ramp extensions that allow F-15s to turn around without requiring pushback from a tug were installed, along with hybrid concrete mobile aircraft arresting system (MAAS) pads, which reduced the install time of a MAAS unit by 75 percent. While in country, the team also partnered with the local military to build a memorial for two downed Romanian pilots.
Reaching back to 2010, the flight teamed with Seabees from NMCB One along with the Montenegrin Army to renovate a clinic during exercise MEDCEUR 2010. As the Seabees constructed an entirely new emergency room, MCF focused on an entranceway repair and extension to include a new Americans with Disabilities Act-accessible ramp and wider doors.
In addition to traveling around Eastern Europe and Africa, MCF also helps out locally with construction projects in Central and Western Europe. In the past year, the team helped demolish facilities at a closing school in Geilenkirchen, Germany; constructed and installed a K-9 obstacle course at Ramstein; renovated the Office of Special Investigation administrative area at Kapaun AB, Germany; and constructed England's first K-span at RAF Mildenhall.
The 435th MCF is a very unique entity: built to be fast, responsive and successful. The team has made a huge impact around Europe and Africa through its ability to quickly answer the growing construction needs in theater, while supporting engineering assistance missions to regions in need Africa and Europe.
There is no telling where they will be next—but wherever it is, be certain this exceptional and adaptable team of professionals will deliver quality work and goodwill on whatever they are tasked to do.
2nd Lt. Alexander J. Graboski, M.SAME, USAF, is Commander, Military Construction Flight, 435th Construction & Training Squadron; +49 0 6371 405 7858, or alexander.graboski.1@ us.af.mil.


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Cornerback Ashley Ambrose grew up in New Orleans cheering for the Saints.
For years the Saints were the only team he cared about. Now that he's back in his hometown, that's true once more. The difference is, Ambrose is now in a position to help the team do what New Orleans fans once doubted could ever be done.
"It's like a dream, like a movie," Ambrose said. "If I can help this team go to the Super Bowl it will be a story right out of Hollywood."
Ambrose knows there are plenty of doubters that his career can extend that long. That doesn't shake his faith.
When the Atlanta Falcons released him this spring, Ambrose had a lot of teams interested in signing him. But he wanted to return to the Saints because they were not the same team he played for in 1999.
"I've had to face this team twice a year and we had our work cut out for us," Ambrose said. "We had no idea how we were going to control this team's offense. They had that much power."
Ambrose played for the Saints back in 1999 and led the team with six interceptions. But when Haslett took over the following year, the decision was not to keep Ambrose and have to pay him more than $5 million in salary and bonuses.
Ambrose signed a $22.5 million contract with the Falcons, then ran into the salary trap again. Atlanta considered expendable largely because he was scheduled to make a base salary of $4.75 million this year.
That cleared the way for Ambrose to return to New Orleans and the team certainly wanted him to.
"We were excited and happy to have a chance to get him," said cornerback coach Greg Brown. "We knew a back like Ashley could pretty much pick and choose where he wanted to play. I'm sure glad he wanted to play here."
Ambrose, who's entering his 12th year in the league, signed a four-year $8 million deal with the Saints. That throws him into competition with Dale Carter and Fred Thomas for a starting spot.
"It's a good situation with that kind of talent to use," Brown said. "Ashley is right in there. He hasn't lost a thing and he's got all that veteran savvy."
Carter acknowledges the talent level will make it tough to sort out the starting jobs, but said that's all right.
"We don't think of it as competition," Carter said. "We just go in to give each other a breather."
The Saints wanted to improve the speed on defense this year.
"We had to," Brown said. "We face all those big time quarterbacks and you have to be fast for that."
Ambrose fits the bill. His speed has not dropped any, Brown said.
Improving the defense is the step the Saints had to take, Ambrose said. The Saints offense set a team scoring record last season (432 points) and led the NFC. Ten of their 43 offensive touchdowns covered 28 or more yards.
"That's one thing I'm really excited about," Ambrose said. "This is the best offense I've been involved with since I've been playing in the National Football League."
It's what gives Ambrose confidence that the team he rooted for so long is the team that will finally take him to the top.
"I can't say what that would mean," Ambrose said. "To be with my team in my home town and get to the Super Bowl would be the best thing that could ever happen."
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But I am FED UP to the balls with the whole Colts/Chuck Pagano/Luck thing this season. Lots of people have cancer or leukemia and overcome it. He didn't do shit this season, Bruce Arians did. And even then, they had the easiest schedule in the league. I'm sick of hearing about him. I'm not impressed by him or that team or that quarterback.
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EOP second family for Coles
By BERT GAMBINI
Published October 4, 2012
For retiring workers, leaving a career often means more family time, but for H. William Coles, retirement will take him away from a family at UB that has been growing for more than two decades.
Coles stepped down from his position as associate director of the Arthur O. Eve Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) at the end of 2010. He remained active in the program on a half-time basis for the next 18 months before officially retiring in July. A party in his honor took place last Friday at the UB Newman Center on Skinnersville Road near the Ellicott Complex.
"These kids are part of my family," says Coles, referring to the EOP students. "The people in this program have an active role in the lives of these kids."
Coles spent 21 years with the EOP. Regarded as one of the most successful programs of its type in the country, the EOP provides talented students, who haven't been able to reach their academic goals because of economic or educational challenges, with an opportunity to gain admission to UB and other New York colleges and universities.
"These are bright kids," says Coles. "But in many cases they lack guidance, financial resources, or maybe they didn't have an opportunity to attend a good high school."
The EOP, says Coles, introduces these students to the university and helps them build a model for academic success.
"That usually involves modifying behavior to create new learning habits," he says. "Our students are generally not familiar with fundamental study techniques or the demands of a university education."
The EOP receives roughly 5,000 applications a year for 200 available spots. Those chosen begin the program by attending a three-week summer session that Coles says "puts them in a new frame of mind."
For three weeks in July preceding the start of their freshman year, EOP students live in the Ellicott Complex and begin taking classes five days a week, from 8:30 a.m. until 5 p.m. All of the major subjects are covered in that time, with each class accompanied by mandatory homework and mandatory tutoring. A strict schedule is established outside of their classroom work that includes specific hours dedicated to study time and quiet time. There also is an evening curfew.
It sounds like a boot camp, which, in the case of Coles, is a bit of a coincidence since the military played a role in his time at UB, both professionally and as a student.
"I started here as a freshman in the fall of 1965 and graduated in 1969, then started graduate school in physics." he recalls. "If you remember, we had a little problem in Vietnam at that time."
He says he had no intention of going overseas since "there was no one there I wanted to harm."
Unfortunately, Coles had a low number in the lottery, the system used by the U.S. military to determine the order in which eligible personal were called to service. Coles received a draft notice in March, only to get a call a short time later asking if he would be willing to postpone his conscription for a month since too many people had been drafted.
"I agreed to those terms," he laughs.
With 30 days on his hands, along with the help of a sergeant who was able to work around the previously issued draft notice, Coles entered the National Guard.
"I joined the guard and left for 16 weeks of stateside active duty and returned to UB in the fall," he says. "I completed my master's and Ph.D. in educational psychology here."
The EOP students, meantime, follow a more direct route, leaving their form of basic training to subsequently head right into the new semester.
From the first day of classes, counselors continue working with students, modifying schedules if needed while closely monitoring progress and conducting evaluations.
"We are always checking with them," says Coles. "But it's not just about academics. We're also learning about these kids as people, not just as students. We want to know what is happening in their lives, personally and socially."
It's a lifelong relationship, according to Coles, who has worked with close to 7,000 students during his time at EOP. Earlier in the month, in fact, he even attended a career fair with a student he had worked with a few years prior.
"In a sense, these kids stay with the program for life," he notes. "We stay connected to them, but at the same time, they stay connected to us—and to the program."
Coles says previous EOP students are an asset to the program, infusing newcomers with enthusiasm.
"Our students know they have been given something special," he says. "And they want to give back to the program, to UB and to their respective communities."
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Fun Boots and More: Expo Day 2
Day two of surf Expo '08 has come and gone. The highlight of the day for wakeskaters was definitely the Fun Boots! Teaser premiere in the Alliance booth. Some technical difficulties hooking up the DVD player (we're so high tech at Alliance everything is just pre-programmed on Apple TV) gave enough time for a large crowd to gather. There were plenty of riders, such as Reed Hansen, Ben Horan, Clint Tompkins and Matt Hooker in attendance, but noticeably missing were Fun Boots! Stars Stu Shinn, Nick Taylor and Travis Doran. Apparently the boys were having a little too much fun to make it to expo before four. Either way, it was the largest crowd the Alliance booth saw all day, and Fun Boots! looks to be, well, fun! Be sure to check out the teaser yourself in our video section.
In addition to attempting to organize the premiere, I did my best to check out more of the offerings for 2009. While all the small wakeskate manufacturers were conveniently located around each other, visiting the big guys took a little more exploring. A few major wakeboard companies are dipping more seriously into the wakeskate market, and while I didn't make it to J-star to check out the "Alliance pro model" wakeskate, I tried to check everything out. Here's what I found out.
AWS: What's new for CWB?
Steve Bates: This is actually our first year doing a legitimate wakeskate line. When we decided to go into this a year ago, we just knew we couldn't go into it without having a name behind it, so we tried to find the goofiest, funniest looking guy we could, and Stu Shinn was the obvious choice. When we picked up Stu, we had a couple design ideas, as did he. We just mixed out ideas and came up with the Onset. We basically took a flat deck feel but added to it. We wanted a bi-level because that's what Stu wanted, but we didn't want to deal with bi-levels breaking, so we filled all the gaps with dual density foam. It still gets the kick and the sponginess of a bi-level, but there's no air in between. We do have three wakeskates in the line though. We have the base skate, which is a very entry level and its something we can sell for $100. It's for those people who want to try wakeskating, but don't want to spend a lot of money. It's very soft and designed to be entry level. Up from that is the Deck, which is a 9-ply flat deck with the 3d foam top. It's roughly $150-160 and then the Onset is like $250.
What are you most excited about?
Stu, and the Onset. Stu is just God's gift to a brand. He's marketable, funny and amazing, and I'm not gay, I just love Stu.
Liquid Force
AWS: What's new for LF?
Scott Leveritt, LF Art Director: Well, for the graphics we did in house, there's a very colorful 80's theme with the mod, just kind of going disco. The Signal we we're kind of going back to a "religious" Liquid Force. Those graphics are on our new compression molded skates. Jamie Lynn, Aaron Reed's fiancé headed up the Oscrura side of things with Aaron and Danny's pro models. She worked with those guys very closely. The guys got what they wanted, and we got to play around a little bit in house with our flat skates and our 3d foam skates. Every one at LF had their hand on the faction. The SST has been completely revamped. It's got a compression molded bottom deck, instead of all wood. Aaron Reed seems to like it, Silas seems to like it, I've haven't ridden it but I'm next. I'm excited about getting on one.
Bryan Dawley, LF Product designer: On the SST we've put the screws through the top deck instead of though the bottom, so there's no hydrodynamic problems. We're doing composite bottoms on the boards. We also put a subtle raw fade on it, so the board actually rides a little bit lower in the water and won't get caught up on the lip. The board has a clean bottom on it. Nothing too crazy.
Byerly Boards
AWS: What's new for '09?
Scott Byerly: We have new graphics for the Legacy skate. We're going to change that in 2010, the actual shape. We're working on that right now. We have a bi-level now. It's compression molded with a wood top. I'm riding it, I really like it a lot. We have a mid season wood board with George Daniels's name on it, so look out for that. That's pretty much all the wakeskate stuff.
Why did you decide to do a bi level?
I like em. We needed one for a line, People are riding bi levels, flat decks, concave decks, you kind of need everything.
What are you most excited about?
I really like the bi level board a lot, but actually the wood board maybe. George, he deserves it, and is finally getting one. Mid-season though.
AWS: What's new with Hyperlite for next year?
Brian Grubb: We have just a couple graphic changes on my board this year, because my board sort of came out late '08. We've got a new orange top and bottom graphic on there and we've also got a new graphic on the bigger size board, the 114 too. We have two sizes in my board and BT's board has a new graphic on it. Then we have our wood line of Faction boards.
AWS: Anything exciting coming up?
Brian: We're working on a new wood deck that's going to be a mid season release. It will be out around spring time. We just finalizing that and trying to get a graphic going on that. Our wood boards will be really good next year, and we've got a couple new shapes in the composite boards too. BT is going to have a new board coming out and hopefully I will too.
AWS; What's up with O'Brien's wakeskate line?
Product tester Derek Seaman: This is the first year they are really doing a line. A few years ago they tried a bi-level, but it didn't really work. This year they're doing a couple things, but most notably is the Intox. It has the really deep concave, and is a compression-molded board. They've actually been working on it for about two years. And then we've got a board with smaller kick tails and that's basically the slider board. They've got a wooden concave that also comes in bamboo that's the basic board, and then the two flat decks.
AWS: What are you most excited about?
Derek: The Intox for sure. It's the one board I know that's done and it's got deep concave. It also has a little raised section on the tail, we haven't named it yet, but it basically cups your foot really well. A little different feeling but it's really cool. It feels like you're on a skateboard.
AWS: What's new with Ronix?
Reed Hansen: It's basically the graphic. We're pretty happy with the board right now. We made the inserts stronger so they never rip out, but the board is basically the same shape as last year. But the graphic is sick.
AWS: Anything exciting in the future of Ronix Wakeskates?
Reed: We're going to do a lot of exciting stuff in the future, but most board companies keep a shape for two years, so this is the second year on this shape. We just made it stronger, so that's definitely something to look forward too.


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Publication Date: 30 April 2000
Language: French
DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.5089/9781589060159.049
Keywords: liabilities, financial corporations, financial assets, interest, loans, debt, financial derivatives, payments, gold, derivative
This Manual offers guidelines for the presentation of monetary and financial statistics. It provides a set of tools for identifying, classifying, and recording stocks and flows of financial assets and liabilities,...


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Today at 8:42 a.m. local time (14:42 UTC), a 7.6 earthquake hit the Pacific coast of Costa Rica. The epicenter was Nicoya Península in Guanacaste Province, 80 kilometers (50 mi) from Liberia.
Preliminary reports cite electrical outrages and highway damage. The cell phone network has collapsed. Thus far, two people have been reported missing.
It was also strongly felt in San José and other parts of Costa Rica, as well as in Nicaragua and Panama.
A tsunami alert is still in effect for Costa Rica, Nicaragua and Panama. The warning was issued initially for the Pacific Ocean basin, as far north as Mexico and south to Chile, and for the Caribbean.


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Diabetic Substitutes
I am diabetic and also supposed to be watching my salt intake. In recipes that call for sugar and salt, what can I substitute? I've tried sugar substitutes for cooked pudding but without much luck. Can you help? —A.C., Harpers Ferry, West Virginia
You're not alone in looking for recipes with less salt. Many salt substitutes on the market today contain potassium in place of sodium. Excess potassium consumption can be harmful, especially for people with kidney problems. Consult with your doctor to see if a commercial salt substitute is appropriate for you. Some recipes use a minimal amount of sugar. In general, our Test Kitchen prefers to use the real thing, only in lesser amounts, for best results. However, on occasion, we elect to use sugar-free products to make a recipe even more suitable for diabetics.


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ACM SIGGRAPH's unified graphic identity strengthens the organization's name and image via a distinctive mark applied consistently throughout all of our events, publications, and activities.
Our logo use policy describes the logo in clear terms and defines general classes of acceptable and prohibited use. It does not attempt to define every imaginable use of the logo, but it provides a clear path to seek approval for variations on the standard logo and its permitted variations.
The ACM SIGGRAPH organization logo and the ACM SIGGRAPH annual conference logo are registered trademarks of the Association for Computing Machinery, Inc. (ACM) These logos are valuable legal and intellectual assets, and their unauthorized use is prohibited.
Questions regarding this policy should be directed to the ACM SIGGRAPH President.
The Logo
The basic ACM SIGGRAPH logo consists of two parts: the graphic element and the text element.
The graphic element is a pair of interlocking partial spheres (see Figure 1). The space between the two pieces forms a stylized "S," alluding to the "S" in the SIGGRAPH. The partial spheres can be represented in either two or three dimensions.
ACM SIGGRAPH Organization Logo
The text element's content may vary by application (for example, ACMSIGGRAPH or SIGGRAPH 2015), but it must be set in a specific font: Helvetica Neue and Helvetica Neue Bold. And the proportion of the text size to the graphic element should remain the same. "SIGGRAPH" is bold, and "ACM" or the conference year is not bold. No space is used between "ACM" and "SIGGRAPH," or between "SIGGRAPH" and the conference year, as the use of differing typeface weights implies a space.
Groups associated with the organization or annual conference that use the logo should follow the appropriate example, above, when preparing a text element for their specific logo.
The graphic and text elements may be arranged side by side or with the graphic element centered above the text element (see above).
Variations on ACM SIGGRAPH Organization Logo
Proper use of the logo will incorporate both the graphic and text elements. It is understood, however, that certain uses of the logo preclude the inclusion of the text element. For example, use of the logo on a pin or badge, or on the spine of a book may necessitate the use of the graphic element alone. Wherever possible, however, the graphic and text elements should be used together.
Color, Texture, and Background
The ACM SIGGRAPH organization logo shall use the following colors: the graphic element shall be red (Pantone 201 CVC, HEX #9D2235, RGB 157, 34, 53) and blue (Pantone 646 C, HEX #5E8AB4, RGB 94, 138, 180) and the text element shall be grey (Pantone Cool Gray 8 CVC, HEX #888B8D, RGB 136, 139, 141).
The ACM SIGGRAPH annual conference logo, a variation on the organization logo, will have a color palette that is selected by each year's conference committee and applied consistently on conference material. Additionally, texture may be applied to the graphic element, and if desired, a background image may be placed with the conference logo (see Figure 3).
Conference Logo Design Example
Current Conferences
Use the following code to link directly to the current conference badges. Note that these HTML code snippets validate both as HTML 4.01 Strict and XHTML 1.0 Strict. As such it should be fine to embed on just about any web site.
Guidelines for Internal Use
Committees and projects of the ACM SIGGRAPH organization are free to use the organization and/or annual conference logos, provided the following guidelines are considered:
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- The typeface shall not be altered or replaced with another.
- The proportions of logo and text shall be retained.
- It is understood that certain design opportunities necessitate the use of the logo without the text.
- Decoration of the logo is acceptable as long as the basic logo remains clearly visible.
Examples of Variations on the Basic Logo (courtesy Masa Inakage)
Acceptable External Use
Entities associated with the organization or annual conference are welcome to use the organization or conference logo, as appropriate, to promote their events and/or describe their activities.
Individuals may use the logos to acknowledge their membership in the organization and/or their participation in a sponsored event.
It is also acceptable to grant permission to third parties, such as news organizations, to use the logos for promotional purposes.
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It is our policy that the ACM SIGGRAPH organization logo and annual conference logo be used without modification and in an appropriate manner. Examples of prohibited use include, but are not limited to, the following:
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- Commercial uses (placement of the logo on product packaging);
- An individual's use of the logo for purposes other than acknowledging membership or participation in our activities;
- Combination of the organization or annual conference logo with another logo.
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Requests for use of the name or logos which fall outside the scope of the policy, or proposed variations on the logo design, are to be brought to the attention of the ACM SIGGRAPH President. Lack of response within two weeks can be construed as approval of the proposed use and/or variation.
Obtaining The Logos
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Gradient (Centered)
Gradient (Logo on Left)
Gradient (Logo on Right)
Gradient (Logo Only)
Flat (Centered)
Flat (Logo on Left)
Flat (Logo on Right)
Flat (Logo Only)
Black & White (Centered)
Black & White (Logo on Left)
Black & White (Logo on Right)
Black & White (Logo Only)
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I have been so busy lately that I almost forgot to write about my lightning venture into writing a Google Wave robot: Trendy.
For those of you living under a rock in the last several months, Google Wave offers an API for the development of robot, which are... well, robots, which when added to waves, do automated tasks with its contents. There are robots for translating, do syntax highlighting on codde snippets and so on.
My idea for a robot was to create one which would allow for easy insertion of Google trends results into a conversation. Why? because everyone's favorite kind of online conversation is centered around what's hot and what's not... thus the need to quickly check the latests trends in mindshare (as proxied by search volume).
My initial approach was to somehow fetch raw data about trends from google and generate a small plot with the results (using google charts). But I stumbled into the fact that Google has yet to release an API for access to trend data. After a couple of days frustrated, which made me almost give up, I stumbled into a solution, which was both easier to code and faster on the server -- Robots use AppEngine for hosting, but for a robot, you must strive to keep latency as low as possible.
The solution involved embedding Google's own trend gadget, into the wave, replacing of the markup. Did I mention the markup? after fiddling with various possibilities, and decided on this markup: ~~topic1,topic2,topic3,topic4.
Whenever the robot finds such strings, it tries inserts a trends graph for those trends in the blip. make sure you dont forget the period at the end of the topic list, and add some text after the end of the markup, otherwise the robot gets confused... (I'll fix this bug at some point).
Enough talk, If you want to know how I did it, go read the source. If you're curious of how it works and have a wave account, add it to a wave and start playing: firstname.lastname@example.com


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Why stay at a hotel when you could have all the comforts of home? Our Ocean City Bed and Breakfast is located just a half a block away from the Boardwalk and provides ease of access where you can stroll to the beach and relax in our light and airy oasis by the sea.
Mornings are a delight at Serendipity! Awake to the tantalizing aroma of freshly brewed coffee and home-baked goods. Enjoy a scrumptious, healthy breakfast of your choice in our spacious dining room with private seating and the morning paper.
Food is our specialty! We take pleasure in accommodating most diets – vegetarian, vegan, lactose-intolerant, gluten-free, heart healthy and hi-protein diets.
Built in 1912, Serendipity B&B is a fully air conditioned inn where windows abound in five tastefully decorated rooms of soft pastels and comfortable wicker, enhanced by cable TV, DVDs, air conditioning, private baths, fluffy robes and slippers, ceiling fans, hair dryers and clock radios.
When you are ready to venture out, there is plenty of activities and attractions for you to enjoy. Ocean City is 15 minutes south of Atlantic City and 30 minutes north of Victorian Cape May. Be sure to enhance your stay with one of our specials that will be sure make your visit more memorable.
At Serendipity B & B we operate as an inn, allowing you the security of a locked front door for which you have the combination. We respect your privacy-come and go as you wish! We invite you to share the magic of the shore for one of your next vacations. Come, unwind and let us help you create lasting memories at Serendipity.


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Easy Linux Fileserver With WebDav
WebDAV and Apache2You don't need some big fancy expensive groupware suite for simple file sharing; just set up a good stout Linux server with WebDav and be done with it. No muss, no fuss.
WebDAV and Apache2
It's straightforward to get an Apache server to serve up a WebDAV folder. The Apache module you want is mod_dav. To enable this on a Debian/Ubuntu system, just type:
a2enmod dav a2enmod dav_fs /etc/init.d/apache2 restartmod_dav provides the server with the WebDAV functionality (i.e. it implements the relevant HTTP protocol extensions), and mod_dav_fs supports it, allowing access to resources in the server's filesystem. Further detailed information on the dav and dav_fs modules is available from the Apache webpage.
You'll also need to set up specific folders to access via WebDAV. Here's an example:
The most important line here is Dav On, which turns this directory into a WebDAV one. The rest is about securing access to the directory. It's important to make sure that you have authentication set up before you enable WebDAV on any directories, or you'll have a big security hole. The config here uses MD5 Digest authentication (recommended over htaccess for security), and would limit all access to the named user. You could also use just require valid-user; or you can make your setup as complicated as MD5 Digest allows.
Dav On Order Allow,Deny Allow from all AuthType Digest AuthName WebDAV-Realm AuthUserFile "/usr/var/webdav.passwd" require user juliet
Note that to allow writing to (as well as reading from) your directory, you'll need to change the permissions on that directory appropriately. In particular, you need the directory to be writeable by the Apache user. Again, note the security issues here! It's a good idea to keep your WebDAV directory reasonably separate from the rest of your website files.
To set WebDAV up manually, you'll need to have the following somewhere in your Apache conf file:
LoadModule dav_module /usr/lib/apache2/modules/mod_dav.so LoadModule dav_fs_module /usr/lib/apache2/modules/mod_dav_fs.so DAVLockDB ${APACHE_LOCK_DIR}/DAVLockThen restart Apache, and set up the directory you want to use as above.
- Skip Ahead
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Nashville's FREE Live Music Guide App
The NASHVILLE LIVE MUSIC GUIDE App is the Who, What, Where, When and How to find live music playing in Nashville, better known as Music City! This free app is the only one of its kind, giving you total access to all the best live music in Music City.
Smart Meetings named the Nashville Live Music Guide App as one of the "Top 5 CVB Apps that Go Beyond the Norm"! Get the app today and find out why!
Why this APP?
- Shows – Check out what shows are coming up.
- Venues - Browse more than 180 venues and clubs by area of town and find them on the map.
- Music City News - Get updated info on what's happening in Music City.
Key Features:
- Live Music Shows by date and genre
- Live Music Venues by area of town
- Maps to locate you & live music near you
- Photos of the clubs you'll visit
Whether you listen to rock, country, bluegrass, jazz, hip-hop, folk, or classical music – Music City has it all, every day and every night. And the Nashville Live Music app puts you right in the middle of it.
Live music calendars powered by NowPlayingNashville.com.
Got questions? Need help? Email email@example.com.


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January 2013, Volume 5, Issue 1
Check Your Calendars!!
SDLA Legislative Day
Jan. 10
ALA Midwinter Meeting
Jan. 25-29
Take Your Child to the Library Day
Feb. 2
Digital Learning Day
Feb. 6
Read Across America Day
March 2
Teen Tech Week
March 10-16
PLA Virtual Spring Symposium
March 20
School Library Month
National Library Week
April 14-20
World Book Night
April 23
Featured e-Resources of the Month
Find Your "A-ha!" Moment
Welcome to the Cornerstone Archives. Find the current newsletter at sdslcornertsone.blogspot.com.
In this month's issue
Library Headlines
Rapid City's newest library branch expansion reflects unique collaboration
The newly built Dakota Hall and County/City Public Library East was officially opened with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Nov. 30 at Western Dakota Technical Institute in Rapid City.
South Dakota has four of America's Star Libraries for 2012
Four South Dakota public libraries have been named to Library Journal's list of America's Star Libraries for 2012. Congratulations!
January Continuing Education Opportunities
New options for Electronic Resources Challenge, Winter 2013
Join your SD colleagues for WebJunction's "The Impact of an Ice Cream Sundae"
More Continuing Education opportunities
Children's and YA Services
Dig Into Reading with the 2013 Jump Start Summer Reading Workshops
The State Library's Jump Start Summer Reading Workshops are coming to a location near you!
Keeping up with Common Core
The Common Core State Standards have been adopted by South Dakota, and many teachers and school librarians are learning what they are all about.
Authors for Earth Day
Authors for Earth Day (A4ED) is a grassroots coalition of award-winning children's authors and illustrators who are helping young readers shape the world around them.
Featured e-Resources of the Month
Keep Learning Express Library in your toolbox
Help patrons sharpen their skills and nail that job, promotion, college acceptance or improved report card.
Grant Opportunities
Native American Library Services Basic Grants
Library Development
State publications go digital
During the 2012 legislative session, SDCL 14-1A-3, relating to the state publications distribution program operated by the State Library, was updated to include digital documents.
Do you WebDewey?
One of the services offered by the State Library is access to WebDewey for school and public libraries.
A few tips about public library finances
By Deene Dayton, Director of Local Government Assistance, SD Department of Legislative Audit
Strengthening families @ your library
SDSU Extension Service is hosting a workshop to train facilitators for their Strengthening Families program in Sioux Falls.
Copyright for schools—not black and white
Book review by Jane Healy
Board Talk
What's a public library all about, anyway?
By Daria Bossman, Interim State Librarian
School Libraries
Common Core and School Libraries: Regional meetings draw 136 for training, collaboration
During the first two weeks of December, librarians, paraprofessionals, technology specialists and administrators met together to learn more about how school libraries can integrate the Common Core State Standards (CCSS) and SD Library Content Standards.
Digital Learning Day is Feb. 6
The second annual Digital Learning Day takes place on Feb. 6.
The role of a school librarian in the life of a content area teacher
Recently, Kristen Leite, George S. Mickelson Middle School Librarian (Brookings), received an invitation from instructor, Jennifer E. Lacher-Starace, M.Ed, South Dakota State University, Teaching, Learning & Leadership Department, to speak to her Content Literacy classes about the role of a school librarian in the life of a content-area teacher.
The Gale/Library Media Connection TEAMS Award is seeking nominations
The Gale/Library Media Connections TEAMS Award recognizes and encourages the critical collaboration between the teacher and media specialist to promote learning, increase student achievement and develop 21st Century skills.
Why Didn't I Think of That?
The Christmas tree comes full circle
Christmas may be over, but the creative imaginations of librarians are alive and well.
Book Tree builds collection at Armour Carnegie Library
This year the Armour Carnegie Library hosted a Book Tree during the holiday season.
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So, four years ago I played for about two weeks, and then my tablet got into a fight with the tires of a car and I stopped playing.
When I logged back in, I tried to teleport to my home city, only to get a message saying it no longer existed.
But I'm still a member of that city, and it isn't where it was, and I have no clue how to find it. Every member of the city, including the founder is inactive, I've gone through the list.
Is there a way to find the city of Cheektowaga NY (Not Cheektowaga/Buffalo NY which is a separate city which I have found not far from where mine was.) OR is there a way to leave a city that no longer exists if it wasn't simply moved somehow?
Also, how do I use the wildcard tokens? The help is not exactly helpful..
-One of the few N00BS with a 4 year hat.