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[Federal Register Volume 76, Number 153 (Tuesday, August 9, 2011)] [Proposed Rules] [Pages 48754-48758] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 2011-20205] ======================================================================= ----------------------------------------------------------------------- ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY 40 CFR Part 52 [EPA-R05-OAR-2008-0032; FRL-9449-9] Approval and Promulgation of Air Quality Implementation Plans; Ohio; Reasonably Available Control Technology, Oxides of Nitrogen, Cleveland Ozone Non-Attainment AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Proposed rule. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: EPA is proposing to approve, under the Clean Air Act (CAA), revisions to the Ohio State Implementation Plan (SIP) submitted on January 3, 2008 and June 1, 2011. These revisions incorporate provisions related to the implementation of nitrogen oxides (NO
X) Reasonably Available Control Technology (RACT) for major sources in the former Cleveland-Akron-Lorain moderate ozone nonattainment area. These rules are not required because, as established in section 182(f) of the CAA, NO Xemission control requirements do not apply if the resulting emission reductions are not needed to demonstrate attainment of the 8-hour ozone standard, which is the case for the former Cleveland-Akron-Lorain moderate ozone nonattainment area. However, these rules are being submitted and approved for their SIP strengthening effect as the control requirements in the submitted rules result in a RACT level of control. DATES: Comments must be received on or before September 8, 2011. ADDRESSES: Submit your comments, identified by Docket ID No. EPA-R05- OAR-2008-0032, by one of the following methods: http://www.regulations.gov: Follow the on-line instructions for submitting comments. E-mail: [email protected]. Fax: (312) 692-2511. Mail: John Mooney, Chief, Air Programs Branch (AR-18J), U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, 77 West Jackson Boulevard, Chicago, Illinois 60604. Hand Delivery: John Mooney, Chief, Air Programs Branch (AR-18J), U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, 77 West Jackson Boulevard, Chicago, Illinois 60604. Such deliveries are only accepted during the Regional Office normal hours of operation, and special arrangements should be made for deliveries of boxed information. The Regional Office official hours of business are Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., excluding Federal holidays. Instructions: Direct your comments to Docket ID No. EPA-R05-OAR- 2008-0032. EPA's policy is that all comments received will be included in the public docket without change and may be made available online at http://www.regulations.gov, including any personal information provided, unless the comment includes information claimed to be Confidential Business Information (CBI) or other information whose disclosure is restricted by statute. Do not submit information that you consider to be CBI or otherwise protected through http://www.regulations.gov or e-mail. The http://www.regulations.gov Web site is an ``anonymous access'' system, which means EPA will not know your identity or contact information unless you provide it in the body of your comment. If you send an e-mail comment directly to EPA without going through http://www.regulations.gov your e-mail address will be automatically captured and included as part of the comment that is placed in the public docket and made available on the Internet. If you submit an electronic comment, EPA recommends that you include your name and other contact information in the body of your comment and with any disk or CD-ROM you submit. If EPA cannot read your comment due to technical difficulties and cannot contact you for clarification, EPA may not be able to consider your comment. Electronic files should avoid the use of special characters, any form of encryption, and be free of any defects or viruses. For additional instructions on submitting comments, go to section I of the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section of this document. Docket: All documents in the docket are listed in the http://www.regulations.gov index. Although listed in the index, some information is not publicly available, e.g., CBI or other information whose disclosure is restricted by statute. Certain other material, such as copyrighted material, will be publicly available only in hard copy. Publicly available docket materials are available either electronically in http://www.regulations.gov or in hard copy at the Environmental Protection Agency, Region 5, Air and Radiation [[Page 48755]] Division, 77 West Jackson Boulevard, Chicago, Illinois 60604. This Facility is open from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding Federal holidays. We recommend that you telephone Steven Rosenthal, Environmental Engineer, at (312) 886-6052 before visiting the Region 5 office. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Steven Rosenthal, Environmental Engineer, Attainment Planning and Maintenance Section, Air Programs Branch (AR-18J), U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Region 5, 77 West Jackson Boulevard, Chicago, Illinois 60604, (312) 886-6052, [email protected]. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Throughout this document whenever ``we,'' ``us,'' or ``our'' is used, we mean EPA. This supplementary information section is arranged as follows: I. What should I consider as I prepare my comments for EPA? II. What action is EPA taking today and what is the purpose of this action? III. What is EPA's analysis of Ohio's NO XRACT rule? IV. Statutory and Executive Order Reviews I. What should I consider as I prepare my comments for EPA? 1. Identify the rulemaking by docket number and other identifying information (subject heading, Federal Register date and page number). 2. Follow directions--EPA may ask you to respond to specific questions or organize comments by referencing a Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) part or section number. 3. Explain why you agree or disagree; suggest alternatives and substitute language for your requested changes. 4. Describe any assumptions and provide any technical information and/or data that you used. 5. If you estimate potential costs or burdens, explain how you arrived at your estimate in sufficient detail to allow for it to be reproduced. 6. Provide specific examples to illustrate your concerns, and suggest alternatives. 7. Explain your views as clearly as possible, avoiding the use of profanity or personal threats. 8. Make sure to submit your comments by the comment period deadline identified. II. What action is EPA taking today and what is the purpose of this action? EPA is proposing to approve Ohio's new rule for the control of NO Xinto the Ohio SIP. This rule, Ohio Administrative Code (OAC) 3745-110 ``Nitrogen Oxides--Reasonably Available Control Technology,'' was submitted to EPA on January 3, 2008, and June 1, 2011. This rule consists of the following sections: OAC 3745-110-01 ``Definitions,'' OAC 3745-110-02 ``Applicability,'' OAC 3745-21-110 ``RACT requirements and/or limitations for emissions of NO Xfrom stationary sources,'' OAC 3745-11-04 ``Compliance deadlines,'' and OAC 3745-110-05 ``Compliance methods.'' The CAA amendments of 1990 introduced the requirement for existing major (100 tons per year in moderate nonattainment areas) stationary sources of NO Xin nonattainment areas to install and operate NO XRACT. Specifically, section 182(f) establishes NO Xemission control requirements for ozone nonattainment areas. It provides that these emission control requirements, however, do not apply to an area if the Administrator determines that NO Xemission reductions would not contribute to attainment of the ozone standard. EPA's January 2005 document, ``Guidance on Limiting Nitrogen Oxides Requirements Related to 8-Hour Ozone Implementation,'' provides guidance for demonstrating that further NO Xreduction in an ozone nonattainment area will not contribute to ozone attainment. The guidance provides that three consecutive years of monitoring data showing attainment of the standard without implementation of section 182(f) NO Xprovisions is adequate to demonstrate that ``additional reductions of oxides of nitrogen would not contribute to attainment * * *.'' CAA section 182(f)(1)(A). As described in the guidance document, approval of this type of NO Xexemption is contingent on continued monitored attainment of the standard. On March 17, 2009, Ohio submitted a request for a waiver from the section 182(f) NO Xrequirements for the Cleveland-Akron- Lorain area based on monitoring data for the years 2006-2008 showing attainment of the 8-hour ozone standard in the area. Based on these data, EPA approved Ohio's request for an exemption from the section 182(f) NO Xrequirements in the Cleveland-Akron-Lorain area on September 15, 2009. Because of this NO Xwaiver the Ohio EPA is not required to adopt and implement NO Xemission control regulations pursuant to section 182(f) for the Cleveland-Akron- Lorain area to qualify for redesignation. The waiver request notwithstanding, Ohio EPA submitted NO XRACT rules to EPA on January 3, 2008, and June 1, 2011, and has included NO XRACT in the list of contingency measures in the maintenance plan for the area. III. What is EPA's analysis of Ohio's NOX RACT rule? These NO XRACT rules are approvable because they are enforceable and, for the sources covered, meet all of EPA's requirements except for the compliance dates. As discussed above, these rules are not required because of the NO Xwaiver for the Cleveland-Akron-Loraine (former nonattainment) area. A discussion of these rules follows. 3745-110-01--Definitions This section contains definitions that are necessary and appropriate for the remainder of Ohio's NO XRACT rule. 3745-110-02--Applicability This rule identifies the categories of NO Xsources subject to the control requirements in rule 3745-110-03. It applies to existing very large boilers (greater than 250 mmBtu/hr), large boilers (100 mmBtu/hr to 250 mmBTU/hr), mid-size boilers (50 mmBtu/hr to 100 mmBtu/hr), small boilers (20 to 50 mmBtu/hr), stationary combustion turbines and stationary internal combustion engines or to any stationary source of NO Xthat is located at a facility that emits or has the potential to emit over 100 tons per year of NO Xemissions from all sources at the facility and the source is located in Ashtabula, Cuyahoga, Geauga, Lake, Lorain, Medina, Portage, or Summit County. The control requirements in rule 3745-110-03 also apply to new (after 1974) or modified very large boilers, large boilers, mid-size boilers, small boilers, stationary combustion turbines, and stationary internal combustion engines. 3745-110-03--RACT Requirements for Stationary Sources This chapter contains control requirements for industrial boilers, stationary combustion turbines, and stationary internal combustion engines. The emission limits contained in this chapter for industrial boilers (provided below), stationary combustion turbines, and stationary internal combustion engines are consistent with EPA guidance (generally requiring combustion controls) and other state RACT evaluations. (A) Small boilers. The owner or operator of a small boiler must annually perform a tune-up and maintain, in a permanently bound log book, or other format approved in writing by the Director of Ohio EPA, the following information: a) The date of the last tune-up; b) The name, title and affiliation of the person who performed the tune-up and made any adjustments; and [[Page 48756]] c) Any other information which the Ohio environmental protection agency may require as a condition of approval of any permit for the boiler. (B) Mid-size, large and very large boilers. Except as otherwise provided in paragraphs (I) and (J) of this rule, on and after the compliance deadline specified by rule 3745-110- 04 of the Administrative Code, no owner or operator of a mid-size, large, or very large boiler shall allow or permit the discharge into the ambient air of any NO Xemissions in excess of the following: Emissions Limitations [Pounds of NOX Emissions per mmBtu] -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Spreader stoker- Overfeed stoker- Fuel type Tangential-fired Wall-fired Cyclone-fired fired fired -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Gas Only...................................................... \1\ 0.10 \1\ 0.10 N/A N/A N/A Distillate Oil................................................ \1\ 0.12 \1\ 0.12 \1\ 0.12 N/A N/A Residual Oil.................................................. \2\ 0.23 \2\ 0.23 \2\ 0.23 N/A N/A Coal (Wet Bottom)............................................. \2\ 0.30 \2\ 0.30 \2\ 0.30 N/A N/A Coal (Dry Bottom)............................................. \2\ 0.30 \2\ 0.30 \2\ 0.30 \2\ 0.30 \2\ 0.30 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The NOX emission limitations for the boilers specified above may be achieved by employing the NOX emission control technologies specified below. \1\ low NOX burners (LNB) \2\ low NOX burners (LNB) in conjunction with flue gas recirculation (FGR) or over-fired air (OFA) as applicable. This rule does not contain control requirements for electric generating units (EGUs). EPA's Cross-State Air Pollution Rule provides statewide, not unit specific, limits for EGUs. This rulemaking does not address whether unit specific limits are needed to satisfy RACT. Ohio's rule allows an emission averaging program in lieu of the applicable emission limits for industrial boilers, stationary combustion turbines, and stationary internal combustion engines. However, Ohio's rule states that an emission averaging program shall not be Federally enforceable until EPA approves the program as part of the Ohio SIP. Any such averaging program would therefore have to be consistent with ``Improving Air Quality with Economic Incentive Programs, EPA-452/R-01-001, January 2001.'' Ohio's submittal includes no such averaging programs. EPA will review any such programs if and when submitted by Ohio. This chapter also requires site-specific RACT evaluations (or RACT studies) for any applicable source that is not an industrial boiler, stationary combustion turbine, or stationary internal combustion engines. Site-specific RACT evaluations are also allowed for industrial boilers, stationary combustion turbines, and stationary internal combustion engines if the owner or operator claims that the applicable limit is economically unreasonable and/or technically infeasible. These RACT studies consist of a detailed engineering study to determine the technical and economic feasibility of reducing the NO Xemissions and to define RACT for the source. Any definition of RACT and schedule of compliance shall be submitted to and approved by EPA as a revision of the Ohio SIP. This chapter contains site-specific RACT requirements for four sources. Compliance for all of these sources is required by the effective date of the rule, which is May 12, 2011. These sources are: (1) The Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District--Southerly Wastewater Treatment Center in Cuyahoga Heights This facility has two mid-sized natural gas fired boilers, with low NO Xburners, for which the presumptive limit is 0.10 lb of NO X/mmBTU. The use of ultra low NO Xburners was considered but rejected because they would only provide an additional 18 percent reduction and a cost-effectiveness of over $50,000 per ton of NO Xremoved. The requested limits of 0.15 lb of NO X/mmBTU, based upon the use of low-NO Xburners, can therefore be reasonably considered to represent RACT for these boilers under these particular circumstances. (2) ArcelorMittal Cleveland Inc. ArcelorMittal has 12 emission units located at its facility which are not one of the specific source types with specified limits. A 0.35 lb/mmBTU limit for the three reheat furnaces at its Hot Strip Mill is based upon the installation of 240 low NO Xburners which has resulted in a 51 percent reduction in NO Xemission. The Continuous Galvanizing Line is equipped with a low NO Xburner providing an estimated 50 percent NO Xemission reduction resulting in an emission limit of 0.23 lb/mmBTU. The remaining emissions units burn natural gas or blast furnace gas as fuel and generate relatively low NO Xemissions and are subject to limits from 0.06-0.10 lb/mmBTU. For the reasons provided above, the above limits can reasonably be considered to represent RACT under these particular circumstances. (3) Republic Engineered Products Republic Engineered products has 2 reheat furnaces at its facility which are not one of the specific source types with specified limits. These furnaces use low NO Xburners with resulting emission limitations of 0.15 and 0.132 lb/mmBTU. These limits can reasonably be considered to represent RACT, under these particular circumstances, because the additional reductions that could be obtained with post- combustion controls are not cost-effective. (4) United States Steel Lorain Tubular Operations United States Steel Lorain Tubular Operations has several furnaces at its facility which are not one of the specific source types with specified limits. Emissions Units P003, P0037 and P040 are subject to limits of 0.068 lb/mmBTU, 0.15 lb/mmBTU and 0.15 lb/mmBTU. These limits are based upon the continued use of low NO Xburners because post combustion controls are not cost-effective. RACT limits have not yet been established for Emission Units P035 and P039. It should be noted that there are other subject sources for which RACT limits have not yet been established. The emission limits specified in this rule are based upon either of the following: (1) The average of three one-hour stack test runs if stack testing is used to demonstrate compliance; or (2) A twenty-four-hour input-weighted average if a continuous emissions monitor is used to demonstrate compliance. Both of these are accepted methods for determining the lbs of NO X/mmBTU. [[Page 48757]] 3745-110-04 Compliance Deadlines The effective date of this chapter is December 22, 2007. For facilities that have not conducted a RACT study, compliance is required by December 22, 2009, if combustion modifications are required to achieve compliance with the limits in 3745-21-03 or December 22, 2010, if add-on controls are required to demonstrate compliance. For facilities conducting a RACT study, compliance is required by two years after approval by the Director of Ohio EPA if combustion modifications are required to demonstrate compliance. Compliance is required by three years after approval by the Director if add-on controls are needed to demonstrate compliance. The four facilities identified in the discussion of rule 3745-110-03, and for which RACT studies have been approved, were required to have achieved compliance by May 2, 2011. The general emission limits for industrial boilers, stationary combustion turbines, and stationary internal combustion engines represent RACT. In addition, the limits for the four facilities resulting from RACT studies can reasonably be considered to represent RACT under the specified circumstances. It should be noted that there are other facilities for which RACT studies are being developed that are not currently complying with NO XRACT. EPA expects that Ohio will adopt and submit limits for those sources once the studies are complete, and EPA will evaluate those limits at that time. To the extent that the facilities are subject to specific limits under rule 3745-110-03, compliance with those limits is required now, unless and until a revised limit is approved. EPA's November 29, 2005, ``Final Rule To Implement the 8-Hour Ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standard--Phase 2'' (70 FR 71612) required that compliance be achieved by March 2009. Rule 3745-110-04 provides for compliance dates after March 2009, but the compliance date has now passed for all sources that are subject to the NO Xlimits in this rule. Therefore, there is no longer any ozone air quality impact from allowing facilities to have compliance deadlines after 2009 (and there is also no way that these facilities can ever meet the March 2009 deadline). Finally, since Ohio is not currently required to adopt RACT rules, Ohio is not required to have RACT rules with a March 2009 compliance date. 3745-110-05 Compliance Methods This rule requires that a source which is subject to the requirements of rule 3745-110-03 demonstrate compliance with the applicable emission limits by performing emission tests in accordance with EPA Method 7, 7A, 7C, 7D, or 7E, and any additional approved EPA methods as applicable. Any continuous emissions monitoring system for NO Xshall meet the requirements of Performance Specification 2, 40 CFR Part 60, Appendix B and quality assurance procedures contained in 40 CFR Part 60, Appendix F or 40 CFR Part 75. These are the appropriate EPA approved methods for establishing compliance. Conclusion These rules are not required because, as established in section 182(f) of the CAA, NO Xemission control requirements do not apply if the resulting emission reductions are not needed to demonstrate attainment of the 8-hour ozone standard, which is the case for the former Cleveland-Akron-Lorain moderate ozone nonattainment area. However, these rules are being submitted and approved for their SIP strengthening effect. In addition, EPA believes that the control requirements in the submitted rules mandate an acceptable RACT level of control. As indicated above, these rules do not apply to EGUs. In addition, there are other otherwise applicable sources that are not subject to these rules because their RACT studies have not as yet been approved. Finally, compliance deadlines for some sources are later than the March 2009, deadline that was established in EPA's phase 2 guidance for areas required to adopt RACT rules pursuant to the 1997 8-hour ozone standard. However, EPA is satisfied that the limits for sources covered in Ohio's rule are RACT-level limits, and EPA finds the compliance dates acceptable given that the RACT requirements (and associated compliance deadline requirements) do not apply and given that in any case all sources are now required to be in compliance. These rules are therefore being proposed for approval because they provide additional NO Xcontrol requirements and therefore strengthen the effectiveness of the SIP. IV. Statutory and Executive Order Reviews Under the CAA, the Administrator is required to approve a SIP submission that complies with the provisions of the CAA and applicable Federal regulations. 42 U.S.C. 7410(k); 40 CFR 52.02(a). Thus, in reviewing SIP submissions, EPA's role is to approve state choices, provided that they meet the criteria of the CAA. Accordingly, this action merely approves state law as meeting Federal requirements and does not impose additional requirements beyond those imposed by state law. For that reason, this action: Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' subject to review by the Office of Management and Budget under Executive Order 12866 (58 FR 51735, October 4, 1993); Does not impose an information collection burden under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.); Is certified as not having a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities under the Regulatory Flexibility Act (5 U.S.C. 601 et seq.); Does not contain any unfunded mandate or significantly or uniquely affect small governments, as described in the Unfunded Mandates Reform Act of 1995 (Pub. L. 104-4); Does not have Federalism implications as specified in Executive Order 13132 (64 FR 43255, August 10, 1999); Is not an economically significant regulatory action based on health or safety risks subject to Executive Order 13045 (62 FR 19885, April 23, 1997); Is not a significant regulatory action subject to Executive Order 13211 (66 FR 28355, May 22, 2001); Is not subject to requirements of Section 12(d) of the National Technology Transfer and Advancement Act of 1995 (15 U.S.C. 272 note) because application of those requirements would be inconsistent with the CAA; and Does not provide EPA with the discretionary authority to address, as appropriate, disproportionate human health or environmental effects, using practicable and legally permissible methods, under Executive Order 12898 (59 FR 7629, February 16, 1994). In addition, this rule does not have tribal implications as specified by Executive Order 13175 (65 FR 67249, November 9, 2000), because the SIP is not approved to apply in Indian country located in the state, and EPA notes that it will not impose substantial direct costs on tribal governments or preempt tribal law. List of Subjects in 40 CFR Part 52 Environmental protection, Air pollution control, Incorporation by reference, Intergovernmental relations, Nitrogen dioxide, Ozone, Reporting and [[Page 48758]] recordkeeping requirements, Volatile organic compounds. Dated: July 29, 2011. Susan Hedman, Regional Administrator, Region 5. [FR Doc. 2011-20205 Filed 8-8-11; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560-50-P


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When I look back to all those times that I have smiled with abandon, there is one place that prominently stands out – Mythri Charitable Trust (R).
Mythri is a school for the mentally challenged which my grandfather started about 35 years ago – the first of it's kind in Mysuru. You can't improve their IQ that easily, so my grandfather and his partner introduced a syllabus for these special children to improve their skills; he introduced those activities into their schedule which would not only improve their motor skills but would also help them find a job for themselves when it was time for them to leave the school.
People think that spending time with these people would make them sad. I'm here to tell you that you won't be. Spending just five minutes in this place will plaster a smile on your face. The students might be challenged and they might be from economically backward communities, but they love unconditionally. They don't understand the concept of hate.
Every time I visit the school, they recognise me the instant I reach the gate. I am greeted with bone crushing hugs and screams of enthusiasm. No one wants to be left out with the handshakes and hugs. Even the reclusive ones have warmed up to me over the years. Just the sound of "APPAKKA" makes my day and there is no challenge I can't overcome. Even today, after moving to a different city, there is no happy place which can compete for close second.

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Monday, December 17
Geeking Out
3 comments:
- Unknown said...
When I commute in and don't feel like listening to Spotify, I listen to several podcasts too - Josh & Chuck from How Stuff Works - Stuff You Should Know is one of my favorites, and those guys are from here in the ATL!
- December 18, 2012 at 9:22 AM
Hi Ashley!
You are most likely on the Paleo diet for these common reasons: lose weight/stay fit, better health, gain muscle, right? I might be interested in checking out this guy's blog: http://castlegrok.com/174-days-of-fruit/
He was on the Paleo diet for 2-3 years but that diet is only temporary. It could not be sustained naturally/heathily - a caveman would never be able to buy protein powders or thrive on a low carb diet. What about an all carb diet?! Not processed bread and soda, but fruit! Check it out, whether you think it's crazy or not, it's really interesting. :)
- December 18, 2012 at 6:25 PM
This other blog post is interesting too. You might be interested - A Paleo VEGETARIAN:
- December 18, 2012 at 6:28 PM


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Monday, February 25, 2013
Challenges 4 Everybody and Totally Gorgus Challenges
Anything Goes this week at Challenges 4 Everybody and "Happy" is the theme at Totally Gorjuss. The sentiment on this card is a happy one and butterflies always make me happy. I found an inexpensive stencil at Hobby Lobby and used my "No More Shims" thick embossing pad to emboss it in my Big Shot. Then I sponged with pink distress ink and added the happy sentiment and some punched out butterflies to complete this CAS card.
Stamping smiles, Karen
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Very pretty! Thanks for sharing with us this time at Totally Gorjuss, hugs Samantha :0)
- February 26, 2013 at 4:29 AM
- Unknown said...
nice embbossing,thank you for joining us at challenge 4 everybody good luck and hope to see you again soon.
AJ dtm
- February 26, 2013 at 4:46 PM
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Tribute to Mr. Handsome
The look of concentration while running his assay. Doesn't Bron look professional using all that stuff?
My man is a busy man. I might describe him much like the energizer bunny; he just goes and goes and goes! Although his lifestyle is not atypical of a young graduate student, I think he deserves a little credit and recognition for what he does!
My honey has a lot on his plate. He's busy with school, work, and church all seven days a week. He worries about grades and tests, his research and papers. He worries about how to help our struggling church branch. On top of it all, he has a hormone-crazed wife, a baby on the way, and finances are tight. Even the energizer bunny's battery runs low from time to time. It's been a tough couple of months. Somehow, however, Bron perseveres!
Somehow, he gets it all done. And done well! Somehow, he mangages to make time for me and make me laugh. Somehow, he still remembers to smack my behind when I'm being sassy and tickle me. Somehow, he takes the trash out and fills his empty cereal bowl with water to make it easier for me to clean. Somehow, he made an awesome Valentine's Day dinner complete with a tuna steak and cheesy red lobster biscuits.
A Story for Clarification:
This pregnancy has caused me to crave chips and fresh salsa. I made a batch of salsa and sucked it down in two days. I made another batch, but ran out of chips. Because we live so far from anywhere, a trip to the grocery store for just a bag of chips is out of the question. The salsa was just going to have to wait.
One afternoon, I called Bron before he left Burlington and asked if he could pick up some thank-you cards because I'd run out. I hinted that he should pick up some chips too. Bron said he would just drop by the bookstore and they probably wouldn't have any chips. Okay, I sighed. The next morning as I was reaching for some cereal, I happened to glance up at the top shelf. There, sat a plastic bag. I opened it up and found a bag of chips and a box of my favorite gum! (Perhaps the gum is a hint at my garlic salsa breath!) I was ecstatic and so, so, happy! When Bron came home for lunch he was showered with hugs and kisses.
I realized that it isn't the flowers and romance, the sex, or our dreams and successes that make our marriage so good. It's the little, everyday things. I have not once ever doubted that my husband loves me. He tells me everyday, but more importantly, he shows me. He tries his very best in all that he does, and that's more than I could ever ask for. I am the luckiest woman in the world! The best part? I get him for time and all eternity.
This gets to last forever!
I always want water in the cereal bowls, chips in my cupboard, and hands to tickle me.


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Tips to Purchasing Custom Men Clothing
After working very hard for a long time, it is always important to feel important and also appreciate yourself but investing in one of the best wardrobes. As you think of purchasing the best custom men clothing, you should bear in mind the condition in the market. Now than before, the market is full of many clothing stores full of new designs especially now that many people have become creative in coming up with different clothing designs. Men are not as rigorous as ladies when it comes to shopping and that is why you need to continue reading below to understand some tips on shopping for custom men clothing.
It is important to consider the quality of their products are going to buy when you are going shopping for designer clothing. The quality of the designer clothes you want to buy is determined by many things and can mean different things to many people. For example, some people will consider the material used in making the designer clothing as a factor of quality. There are designs that are made of low-quality materials and those of high-quality fabric and that is the difference you should look at and therefore investigating becomes part of the buying process. Quality to other people can mean a different theme such as the right size for them in the right color for them. It is therefore important that you consider such factors so that you can buy a designer cloth that will serve you for a long time without having to take it back to the tailor.
The other consideration you have to make anything you want to buy a custom men clothing is where to buy from. Today the market is full of clothing stores selling different designer clothing both for all genders and that is what is important to decide on which store to buy from. You have many options when it comes to the dealer to engage especially now that you can purchase custom men clothing from the Internet. Convenience is one of the advantages that you will get by purchasing the designer clothing from the Internet and also get a lot of information especially on the price that helps you buy at a fair price. The other benefits of shopping online is that you get a variety and many dealers to choose from. There are also setbacks in purchasing from online stores, and that is why you can visit also the brick and mortar stores where you can fit the designer and inspect the texture of the fabric.
What Research About Sales Can Teach You


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Rusty's rating — 8 on a scale of 1-10 (but really, incomplete).
Pittsburgh is HOT. It's Silicon Valley East for some folks. It's the home of self-driving cars, still-within-reach real estate, and a rapidly expanding foodie population. And what happens when you get an influx of young techies in a city? You get an influx of dog-friendly haunts. Even fancy hotels that are dog-friendly. So welcome, Pittsburgh, to my Lucky Vacation Spots series.
(What is this series? Click here.)
When Rusty and I set out on our cross-country trip this year, the home of Carnegie Mellon, Google, Facebook, Uber, and those darn Penguins was my first stop. Thanks to happy hour plans with friend and preeminent privacy researcher Alessandro Acquisti, I landed first in the Shadyside neighborhood. It's a hip, easy-going area packed with coffee shops, bars, and restaurants. Our coffee stops were easy enough, but I must warn you that a couple of spots turned away Rusty.
Then I found Tipsy Cow. It had a large front patio where dogs were very welcome, and they knew it. Rusty had made a half-dozen canine pals before the night was over. One great Tipsy Cow feature: the front "wall" opens completely, garage-door style, so even though dogs are only allowed outside, we *felt* like we were inside. Wait staff were really friendly and welcoming to both of us, bringing over water right away on a mildly hot day. So, a great stop.
But Pittsburgh's dog-friendly reputation rests much more on the Ace Hotel and bar, where we landed next. Ace opened last year in a restored YMCA building; designers worked hard to keep the building's flavor — the gym remains pretty much undisturbed. Near Google and Carnegie Mellon, Ace is in the heart of a larger reclamation project, the city's East Liberty neighborhood. And yes, dogs are welcome pretty much everywhere (not the restaurant). In the bar, in the gym, in the rooms. Rusty loved running up and down the many flights of stairs. Even before we walked inside, Rusty was getting a lot of love from Declan, Simon, and Brooks at the valet stand.
Ace is the very definition of not just dog tolerant, but dog friendly. When you are traveling with Fido (or Rusty, or Lucky), and you tentatively walk up to a place asking if you can get dinner without leaving you dog behind, it's *such* a relief to see welcoming faces.
I wish we had more time to explore Pittsburgh, so I could fully get a sense of the city's dog-friendly culture. But Ace and Tipsy Cow alone make the place a great visit for you and your dog. (The two are within reasonable walking distance.) If you know other dog-friendly places in the Steel City, let me know in comments below.
Also: Folly Beach, S.C.
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Uruguay name Copa America squad – Arsenal & Barcelona stars included
Uruguay boss Oscar Tabarez has this evening named his 23-man squad for this summer's Copa America.
Copa 2019
The latest edition of the Copa America, which sees the finest national sides from South America pitted against one another, is set to take place in Brazil over the coming months.
The tournament will be spread across dates between the 14th of June and 7th of July, in 5 host cities.
Hosts Brazil are currently viewed as clear favourites to emerge victorious, with the Selecao's embarrassment of riches having been highlighted by the fact that the likes of Marcelo, Fabinho, Douglas Costa and Lucas Moura were all omitted from Tite's final 23-man squad:
Brazil announce their squad for Copa America 2019 🇧🇷 pic.twitter.com/0x9RUtAfXr
— B/R Football (@brfootball) May 17, 2019
Suarez & Cavani headline Tabarez's squad
While Brazil's squad was announced two weeks ago, the 3rd-favourites for the Copa, Uruguay, only made their panel for the tournament official this evening.
The Celeste are the most successful country in the history of the Copa, having clinched 15 titles, one more than Argentina.
And Oscar Tabarez is set to depend on a number of star names from across Europe's top clubs in his hopes of clinching Uruguay's latest international crown over the next two months.
There are a number of recognisable faces amongst the Celeste's defenders, with Atletico Madrid duo Diego Godin and Jose Gimenez, former Liverpool man Sebastian Coates, Juventus veteran Martin Caceres and AC Milan's Diego Laxalt all included.
In midfield, Arsenal star Lucas Torreira gets the nod, alongside Serie A duo Rodrigo Bentancur and Matias Vecino. Real Madrid youngster Federico Valverde is also included.
Finally, up top, it comes as little surprise to see both Luis Suarez and Edinson Cavani present, with Celta Vigo's in-demand Maxi Gomez also named by Tabarez.
Check out Uruguay's 23-man squad in full below:
Uruguay final Copa America squad confirmed. Peñarol's Giovanni Gonzalez gets the nod over Mathias Suarez. Debut vs Ecuador 17 June pic.twitter.com/y1OqgsCuII
— Martin da Cruz (@martindacruz_) May 30, 2019
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- Lago Maggiore Express: combines a boat trip on board one of the Navigazione Lago Maggiore boats with a train ride on the railways of Trenitalia and over 52 km of the Vigezzina-Centovalli scenic line;
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Numerical Computation
Here you'll be introduced to the bare basics of mathematics. Topics include commonly used words and phrases, symbols, and how to follow the order of operations.
An introduction to numerical computation. Emphasis is placed on scientific and engineering notation, the rule of significant figures, and converting between SI and Imperial units.
Trigonometry with Right Triangles
Here we focus on right angle triangles within quadrant I of an x-y plane. None of the angles we evaluate here are greater than 90°. A unit on trigonometry with oblique triangles is covered later.
Trigonometry with Oblique Triangles
This unit is a continuation of trigonometry with right triangles except we'll extend our understanding to deal with angles *greater* than 90°. Resolving and combining vectors will be covered at the end of this unit.
Vector Analysis
Introduction to Algebra
Solving Equations
Functions and Graphs
This unit focuses on analyzing and understand the characteristics of various shapes, both 2D and 3D.
- Identify, measure, and calculate different types of straight lines and angles
- Calculate the interior angles of polygons
- Solve problems involving a variety of different types of triangles
- Calculate the area of a variety of different types of quadrilaterals
- Solve problems involving circles
- Calculate the areas and volumes of different solids
Introduction to Statistics
Laws of Exponents
Before we can do anything further with algebraic expressions, including multiplying or dividing monomials and polynomials, it's critical that you know the laws of exponents. Of course, you could probably get away without knowing these laws formally, but then you wouldn't have a strong foundation. A big part of your studies is being able to communicate your findings, both on paper and in speech. Thus, knowing the terminology will help tremendously.
We'll use the laws of exponents mainly to simplify expressions, to make them easier to work with in later computations, such as solving equations containing exponents. The easiest of these laws to grasp are the zero exponent rule and negative exponent rule. The video below will explain what to do when you encounter zero and negative exponents.
The other exponent laws you will encounter are summarized underneath:
Product rule:
You try:
(notice how the exponent 3 and n are not like terms so we leave it as 3 + n.
Quotient rule:
You try:
(notice how the exponents 5n and 2n are like terms, so we subtract the coefficients only).
Power of a power rule:
(Students will commonly mistaken the power with multiplication, for example, multiply the exponent 3 by the base 3 instead of 3 × 3 × 3 = 27)
A more thorough explanation of these laws are provided in the video:
Common error:
Students of all math backgrounds make this common mistake. Remember, you can only distribute the exponent n if what's inside the brackets is a monomial; x and y are two separate terms, hence a binomial. You could distribute the n in the following cases:
In the lesson to come, you will learn how to handle expressions like (x + y)² via a technique called expanding. For a list of other common math errors, watch this link.
Now it's time to put your knowledge of exponents to the test. The video below shows three complicated examples that require you use several of the exponent laws to simplify a single expression.


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Maria Ågren
Professor at Department of History
- Email:
- Maria.Agren[AT-sign]hist.uu.se
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- Postal address:
- Box 628
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I am professor of history with a special interest in the early modern period in Sweden and elsewhere. I am also very interested in the uses of language and in research methods
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My courses
My research interests are situated at the intersection of social history, economic history and legal history. I am interested in the role of gender at this intersection: how gender has been inscribed in laws and institutions in the past, and what the social and economic effects have been. Particularly relevant in this context is my recent monograph on married women's property rights Domestic Secrets. Women and property in Sweden c. 1600 to 1857 (University of North Carolina Press 2009).
I am the leader of the research project "Gender and Work in Sweden in the period 1550 to 1800". The project, which started in January 2010 and will be completed in December 2014, was made possible when Knut och Alice Wallenbergs Stiftelse (the Knut and Alice Wallenberg Foundation) appointed me Wallenberg Scholar. An important part of the project is the development of the database GaW. See http://gaw.hist.uu.se.
Among my earlier work are Jord och gäld. Social skiktning och rättslig konflikt i södra Dalarna ca 1650-1850 (diss. 1992) and Att hävda sin rätt. Synen på jordägandet i 1600-talets Sverige, speglad i institutet urminnes hävd (1997). I am also the editor of Ironmaking Societies. Early Industrial Development in Sweden and Russia, 1600-1900 (Berghahn Books 1998), Hans och Hennes. Genus och egendom i Sverige från vikingatid till nutid (2003), with Amy L. Erickson, The Marital Economy in Scandinavia and Britain 1400-1900 (Ashgate 2005), and with Benny Jacobsson, Levebröd. Vad vet vi om tidigmodern könsarbetsdelning? (2011). Forthcoming are Making a Living, Making a Difference: Gender and Work in Early Modern Society (2016) and The State as Master: gender and work in an urban context, 1650 to 1780.
I am interested in how Swedish research in the humanities can be disseminated more broadly in the world. For this reason, I am committed to developing academic writing in English (with Thomas Lavelle).
I was the Swedish representative in the European Science Foundation, Standing Committee for the Humanities (2007-2010) and am particularly engaged in the Infrastructure for Humanities Expert Group. We have produced the Science Policy Briefing Research Infrastructures in the Digital Humanities (2011; ISBN 978-2-918428-50-3). I have also been on the board of the Demographic Database, Umeå University. I am currently vice-dean for the Historical-Philosophical faculty, with a special responsibility for recruitment.
I am involved in the Early Modern Studies MA-programme, run by the Department of History from autumn 2010.
I welcome research students interested in early modern social history, particularly in the fields gender and property, and gender and work. Even if my own field of expertise is mainly in Swedish/Scandinavian history, I have an interest in European and non-European history as well.
Please contact the directory administrator for the organization (department or similar) to correct possible errors in the information.


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The story of a gunman taking over a health care clinic has been deep-sixed for the sexier female astronaut goes ballistic over love triangle. Yesterday an armed man took over a Primecare clinic in Dothan Alabama for several hours. Today the story gives more information on his motivation. Apparently the disturbed man was an unhappy customer, having visited the clinic earlier that morning.
This is what Dothan Police Chief John Powell said happened at the medical facility Monday:
Jason Andrew Murphy of Quail Creek Drive, entered PrimeCare at 11:17 a.m. armed with a high-powered assault rifle and handgun. He showed a gun and ordered the patients in the lobby area to leave the building. Murphy then fired several shots into the back of the medical facility.
Murphy's motive is still unknown, but he had been at PrimeCare earlier Monday and then returned with the guns later and was "upset with the care he was provided."
Mr. Murphy just enlisted in the National Guard and completed his Advanced Individual Training and assigned to the Dothan Based 186th Engineering Company according to a spokesperson for the Alabama National Guard. So what kind of person takes over a health care clinic because they are upset about the service they received?
Classmates of Murphy weren't shocked to hear the Dothan teen was the gunman involved in a two-and-a-half hour stand-off with police Monday.
"Everybody knew one day he would do something crazy," former classmate Elizabeth English said of Murphy. "He was someone we always wondered if he'd come into the school with a gun."
She described Murphy as "kind of weird" and talked about a school project where Murphy filmed himself blowing something up and catching something on fire requiring the fire department's assistance.
Did the guard recruit him for his explosives capabilities? As a result of his actions at the clinic Jason has been charged with making terrorist threats with more charges to follow. What does this say about the types of people entering military service? Didn't they just lower their standards to meet recruiting targets?
Who will pay the price for including people who "one day would do something crazy"? As long as the explosive personality is aimed at the enemy, is that OK? My gut says no…


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Epic landscapes to explore, wildlife, safari lodges, great Colonial style architecture, amazing weather…so when I was asked last Autumn to shoot Discovery in Namibia with Land Rover & the Spark 44 guys it was a no-brainer. The images & films are released this week. So we all arrived in the capital Windhoek back in September […]Continue Reading —›
A few weeks ago, we were on location with Mads Mikkelsen in the role of Le Fantôme, the new short film for the Ford Edge, shot in Croatia. When I say 'short film', it is an 8 minute long story – quite unique in car advertising terms – featuring the StarWars/ Marvel/ James Bond Scandi-Baddie […]Continue Reading —›
Goodwood Festival of Speed just keeps getting better & better – I first attended as a spectator back in the late 90's & more recently shooting for Goodwood. The images here are a selection from the 2016 #FoS a couple of weeks ago. The thing that makes FoS so unique as an automotive event is the […]Continue Reading —›
You might have seen a few behind the scenes snaps over the summer on my Instagram of us having fun in the air with the drone. Flying for fun is one thing, but commercial drone flying (valuable consideration) needs to be licensed. So, what the hell does valuable consideration mean? Well after doing a bit of internet trolling, […]Continue Reading —›
The Adventure Advanced campaign ads are now released in the national press for the Mitsubishi ASX which we shot a few weeks back. It was a great campaign to work on, developing on the theme of last years ad where we shot an urban canoeist keeping pace with the ASX along the city streets. Take a […]Continue Reading —›
'Everyone Needs A Hero' is the Autumn /Winter print and digital campaign which we have had the pleasure to work on with the teams from RAC, their advertising agency, service production & location finding crew. This project started at the beginning of the year, with meetings at RAC HQ when we explored the best route […]Continue Reading —›
This years Goodwood Revival took place a few weeks back. So, after raiding the local retro clothing store for some suitable attire, I headed to West Sussex for a few days of automotive nostalgia with the beautiful people of the historic racing fraternity! I was asked to shoot the historic coming together of all six Shelby […]Continue Reading —›
Last week we returned from an unusual and pretty demanding location shoot when we took the new Mitsubishi L200 on a Roadtrip from the Cirencester HQ of Mitsubishi UK to the Sahara to shoot a series of press ads. Normally on a photographic shoot we (client, agency, myself, digi tech, assistant and producer) fly in […]Continue Reading —›
This week's blog shows just a handful of the images which I shot at last weekend's Goodwood Festival of Speed 2015 #FOS, before I head off to the 40 degree plus temperatures on the next location shoot! 2015 #FOS was possibly the most memorable to date, with an incredible VIP guest list brought together by […]Continue Reading —›
Last night Channel 5's 'The Gadget Show' was on air, which we filmed a couple of weeks back with Jon Bentley and his team. A very good time was had by all, mixing up a couple of my favourite topics – cars and cameras. You probably already know 'The Gadget Show' – my kids never miss […]Continue Reading —›


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5ive shares, "Lead The Way is my commitment to always keep JESUS at the center of everything I do. I'm no longer trying to fit in or conform to what I think people want to hear or trying to follow this new wave, but instead going against the grain and keeping Jesus the main thing. There is nothing greater than the Name of JESUS. So, give me JESUS or Nothing!"
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Microsoft Growing in Cambridge, MA
We'll be expanding our available space in the Boston area by way of One Memorial Drive, Cambridge:
"Microsoft will be leasing 136,000 square feet in the 17-story high-rise office tower, overlooking the Charles River, in addition to the 46,000 square feet the Redmond, Wash., company agreed in April to lease for employees of Softricity, a Boston company it acquired last summer."
Definitely a positive development for Microsoft in New England.
Now I'll have more excuses to swing by my favorite Cambridge haunts - L.A. Burdick, East Coast Grill, Mr. Bartley's... Oh, and customers, of course. :)
Update - Chris Brookins commented to provide a link to a great video of the view from inside One Memorial Drive.
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It's a pretty popular Christian blog topic these days to discuss the importance of attending church physically for the sake of communion with believers and collective worship.
In the era of all-things-streaming, we all know how easy it is to slip into the comfort of watching church online from our computer screens or TVs. I mean why get all dressed up and force yourself through that awkward meet-and-greet session with other humans, when a bed-head appropriate service in your PJs is just the click of a button away?
The Sunday struggle is REAL—for me at least.
But what do you do when it's physically hard to attend or be active in your church? Is that a legitimate excuse, or does God expect you to 'suck it up' and participate in the sufferings of Christ by making it to your spot in pew three?
As always, Billy Graham had a response chock-full of wisdom when a concerned man wrote him a letter regarding this very topic.
As Kathie Lee Gifford elaborated on yesterday in her tribute to the late evangelist, Graham was a man who took redemption as seriously as he did sin and grace as seriously as he took justice; and thus, he was never one to lead through blaming or guilt-shaming—and certainly not a legalist who thought missing a Sunday service would land you in the lake of fire.
This preaching style bled through in Graham's response to a man named R.L. who asked, "Is it wrong from me to just watch our church's service on TV?"
While of course not an advocate of forgoing church altogether for any flimsy excuse, Graham graciously replied that they are times (such as this one) where it is okay to skip church, without feeling guilt-stricken.
He also shared some advice on what people in R.L.'s situation can do under these circumstances to still remain grounded in the faith and connected to the body of believers.
Read what he had to say below:
"DEAR BILLY GRAHAM: I'm older and not in very good health, and it's getting harder and harder for me to get around. Is it wrong for me to just watch our church's service on TV? I miss seeing my friends, but it's very difficult for me to make it to church now, especially since I gave up driving. — R.L.
DEAR R.L.: God knows your limitations, and he doesn't look down on you because you can't do everything you once did. (Incidentally, I commend you for realizing it was no longer wise for you to continue driving. I'm sure it was a difficult decision, but it was the right one. and one we'll all face eventually.)
Be thankful, however, that you aren't completely cut off from your church but that you're still able to worship with them through television and hear God's word as it is preached. Remember, God's word is not limited by distance or confined only to a building. As the Bible says, "The word of God is alive and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword … it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart" (Hebrews 4:12).
At the same time, I urge you to do whatever you can to maintain contact with your church. Drop your pastor a note, explaining why you don't attend as often as you once did, and saying you'd welcome a visit. In addition, stay in contact with your friends in the congregation and let them know you're praying for them.
Finally, turn your heart and mind to Christ and the hope we have of heaven because of him. Sometimes, I'm afraid, older people become overly absorbed with their present problems. Don't let this happen to you, but "set your hearts on things above, where Christ is" (Colossians 3:1)."
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Source: HRO.org (info), 08/11/11
· Yukos affair
Former head of the Yukos oil company Mikhail Khodorkovsky will not apply for parole a seond time. He considers the 'system' has already given him an answer, Khodorkovsky's lawyer Vadim Kliuvgant said, Echo of Moscow radio station reported. Vadim Kliuvgant said that he believes the very formulation of the term 'second application' to be incorrect since it is still not clear to the lawyers what happened with the first application submitted while Khodorkovsky was still in Moscow.
As Grani.ru points out, earlier on 7 November it became known that Segezh city court had ruled that the disciplinary measures against Khodorkovsky for giving a cigarette to another prisoner were lawful. 'The court refused to rule in favour of our appeal, that is, it refused to accept a violation as a violation. Khodorkovsky has been forbidden to do elementary acts of human kindness, even to give a fellow prisoner a cigarette,' Vadim Kliuvgant said. [Read more]
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I was pretty happy with my shorts supply when I swapped out my winter for summer clothes. I reasoned that with 6 pairs and I enough to go all summer. I knew I would want to add a pair or two just to make something new and also to keep refreshing the wardrobe. Shorts are, after all, something I can count on wearing every summer. I had a rude awakening when I started actually wearing my shorts. I had forgotten that all these were made before I finished tweaking my TNT's, Peggy Sagers 3200 and Butterick 5682. Pair had something seriously wrong. One pair was fine while I was standing, but I couldn't sit. Seriously, they had no stretch and would not give enough for my body to bend into sitting position. How the heck did I wear those last year? I have not gained weight. The scales at my doctor's office are steadly going down. Not rocketing to the bottom, but a pound less when I visit (my visits are quarterly). I'm 6 pounds less now then when I made the shorts. A few pulled sharply down at CB whenever I sat. Well, I have no intention of running around with my bum showing, so into the Goodwill box they went too. I'm left with 3 pairs of shorts which is not enough during hot weather. Time to start sewing shorts!
First pair is cut from a black and white stripe of cotton/poly seersucker. I don't care whether seersucker is in or out, I love it for summer garments. Most of my life, it's been the fabric I could count on to look the same on a summer afternoon as it did in the morning. I'd rather be slightly rumpled all day then to look like something the cat hacked up in the evening. KWIM?
I had already traced 3200 for shorts length. I did myself a favor by tracing it for the longest length shorts I would want and then marking fold lines along the leg for shorter versions. Now I folded it for the 4″ short. I chalked an extra 1″ onto the sides and added 1-1/4″ length at the waist for a fold over waistband. My 4″ inseam is actually marked at the 5-1/4″ level to include the hem so no need to add for a hem. I wanted pockets so dug through my patterns until I could find what I call the CLD pocket.
The CLD pocket is really a thing of beauty. Louise Cutting includes this pocket or instructions for it in a number of her pants patterns. The front side seam is faced at the pocket opening. A single pocket shape (you can vary it) is attached to the back side seam. The pocket attached to the back is placed under the front and top stitched. Yeah, so not clear. It is an easy pocket application. Has the virtue of never gaping; can be added after the fact (with a little seam ripping) and made from a scrap. But you do need to follow an exact procedure or you'll muck it up. I did. I forgot to read the directions and missed steps resulting in some ripping and creative sewing.. Have a nice pocket, but this could have been so much easier.
I wanted to work some more with the new CS and used the 2340 to top stitch pockets and hems. Hems were fine — I've got a new if still awkward procedure for removing the work — but those pockets had me screaming. I used the pocket shape with sharp corners. 2340 does not make nice right angle turns. I had quite a mess..
.. which I top stitched at the sewing machine
trying to at least secure the pocket if not make it look a little better. I was frustrated by the time I finished and even suggested, to myself, that I put the Janome back up and set the 2340 aside until I triple needles was the exact look I wanted. But I remembered that it wasn't all that easy when I first got the Janome 900CPX. For months all I would do is a hemming stitch. I can remember letting out a deep relaxed sigh each time I completed a decent hem. It was months before I would try anything else. I haven had the 2340 but 3 weeks. Already I pushing it and probably myself.
Note: I can now see real advantages to my Janome 900CPX over the 2340CV. The 900 is much easier to thread and to remove the work from machine. Removing the work from the 2340 is a real fight that seams to be accompanied by either rethreading the machine, or unintentionally raveling
the hem and having to over stitch at the sewing machine. Also, having 3 needles means threading THREE needles with THREE cones of thread. That's just not going to happen with some colors. In which case I will be winding a bobbin to use at the 2340. I don't like a lot of fuss. Sewing: YES. Fuss and futzing: NO. Threading is futzing.
A second goof, probably the first really because I did not add enough length for a fold over waistband. I made it work but I must have spent 10 minutes measuring, pinning, folding etc. I think though my measuring was just a little off. These both look and feel just a little close in the crotch
Happily a little scooping took care of it but I don't seem to have pics after the scoop.
Next time I'm going to read the pocket and waistband instructions. It's nice to have a multitude of techniques to use, I just need to be reminded of the construction details before I cut.


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Woman faces animal cruelty charges
WOOD RIVER — A Wood River woman is facing a charge of aggravated cruelty to animals after she was accused of killing a cat with a water jug.
Virginia D. Puff, 43, of the first block of East Acton Avenue, Wood River, was charged Monday after allegedly killing the cat on Saturday. Bail was set at $30,000.
A police officer said a live-in boyfriend witnessed the killing and went next door to call police. Reports say he told police the woman dropped a frozen jug of water on the cat's head.
When officers arrived they found the cat's body, as well as Puff and the boyfriend, both irate. He said the reason for the killing has not been determined. He said the suspect claimed the killing was an accident, but interviews with the with the witness indicated an internal act.
"Alcohol may have play a role in the incident," the officer said.
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Wireless devices and services are the fastest growing part of a company's telecom expense. As wireless devices proliferate, many enterprises are seeking ways to reduce the rate of growth of their wireless spend, and to ensure that the services they are receiving are delivered at the lowest possible cost. This is where wireless cost savings programs come into play.
TMC, a global, integrated media company, named MTS's TEM Suite as a recipient of a 2016 Communications Solutions Product of the Year Award.
Rich Tehrani, CEO, TMC stated that "TEM Suite is truly an innovative product and is amongst the best solutions brought to market in the past twelve months that facilitates business-transforming voice, data and video communications..."
If you are heading to Atlanta to attend the Microsoft Ignite conference we would like to hear from you. Let's set aside some time to discuss your Skype for Business or other Unified Communications and Collaboration plans. We're always interested in listening to and sharing Skype for Business and communications & collaboration experiences and initiatives.
We can also set up some time to show you how our TEM Suite Skype for Business Intelligence solution can help organizations leverage their Skype for Business or mixed unified communications solution to drive business results, increase employee productivity, and enforce corporate policy compliance.
Let's face it, the sheer number and types of wireless devices and their associated mobile apps in use in the enterprise can easily overwhelm a traditional IT support help desk. Wireless services are the fastest growing part of a company's communication expenses. iPhones, Android phones, MiFi devices, smart watches, IoT devices, wireless tablets and laptops are now commonplace in the enterprise. Employees rely on wireless devices and mobile applications more than ever before and as a result their support needs, and SUPPORT COSTS are increasing dramatically.
Add in other complexities like BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) programs, the challenges of preventing Shadow IT – employees bypassing IT processes to procure products and services not under corporate management, and it's easy to understand why mobility needs to be properly managed by mobility experts. This is where managed wireless help desk services, eProcurement and Mobility-as-a-Service (MaaS) come into play.
The primary reason a company would want to have a telecom billing audit performed is because it's a great way for a company to lower their telecom costs without having to allocate any budget dollars to fund the audit. Since most audits are performed on a contingency basis, the project fees are a percentage of the savings recovered and costs avoided. It's a no risk, high return project where the savings recovered can actually be used to fund other cost savings projects or to avoid potential budget cuts.
TMC, a global, integrated media company, named MTS's TEM Suite as a recipient of a 2016 INTERNET TELEPHONY Product of the Year Award.
Rich Tehrani, CEO, TMC. stated that "In the opinion of our distinguished judges, MTS TEM Suite has proven to be among the best communications and technology solutions available on the market. I look forward to continued innovation from MTS."
Here we go again. It seems every few months we hear about wireless vendors charging users or enterprises for services they either didn't order, didn't know about or thought they had canceled but still kept being billed. You might know this as "cramming" but in the TEM world we call this "easily avoidable".
The MVNO World Congress is hosting the 2014 MVNO Industry Awards and MTS's MVNE Solution for MVNOs made the shortlist of finalists for the 2014 Best MVNE Award.
As a telecom expense and enterprise mobility management company, our job is to help companies manage and maximize the ROI on their telecom investments. One of the ways we do that is to find ways to reduce costs and now that we're at the midpoint of most corporate budgets, the question that always comes up is "How do I find some immediate savings and telecom cost reduction this fiscal year?"
There are a lot of different answers to this question, but in general, one of the fastest, and sometimes easiest, ways to find immediate savings that have an immediate budget impact is through a TEM Billing Audit
Mobile devices offer your business ways to connect with customers, partners and employees more closely and with greater variety than ever before; and, as you would expect, this kind of vigorous liaison increases security risks – sometimes drastically if you lack a mobile device management plan that stresses compliance from your employees.
More directly, mobile devices have a general tendency to decrease your business' wireless device security because of all the additional access points they provide when they log on to company servers or third party systems. In addition, employees, customers and partners can download any app from and app store that could contain malware that violates your security protocols or creates other security issues. Because of the exploitative nature of malicious programs, you can see how undesirable all these remote, unsupervised access points would be in a healthcare environment concerned with legally-protected patient information. Subpar wireless device security can expose you to lawsuits and professional embarrassment; in fact, any enterprise with a BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) policy can suffer from not having such precautions as a robustly enforced mobile GRC policy in place.
The core problem facing companies caught in the tide of the mobile revolution is the reality of increased access to sensitive data or systems and the ability to download third party software that is not approved by the enterprise. With more Smartphones and Tablets in your office, it becomes simply a numbers-game of when an attack will happen – not if. Identity theft has always been a rampant problem; but never more so than in this age of mobile devices. You can erect a strict policy of password protection and personal ID numbers for your employees; to better identify when and where any problem devices took place.
An even more robust solution – which should actually be done in tandem with the security measures taken above – is investing in a wireless help desk. This is no different than outsourcing any of your other IT concerns to subject matter experts whose direct experience usually supersedes even your most technically capable in-house personnel.
More importantly; a wireless help desk saves you labor costs, despite being more capable. To have your mobile device management centralized frees up you to focus on your core business, without using valuable internal resources troubleshooting security breaches. With the current economic quagmire; merely having a mobile GRC policy in place is only be the first step on your way to the kind of full mobile device management and wireless device security that a capable wireless help desk can provide.
Thanks to the growing proliferation of tablets, smartphones and other mobile devices in critical enterprise environments, maintaining a secure environment for sensitive corporate data has become one of the most pressing challenges for an IT / telecom team to tackle. While tablets are a convenient way for employees to access corporate e-mail, corporate networks and corporate data while on the road, they also pose several security risks:
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Lessening the cost of mobile devices and providing flexibility for employees, Bring-Your-Own-Device (BYOD) programs have been shown to work for many enterprises. The concern with these programs is that these employee furnished devices can require additional wireless help desk support and more robust mobile security policies.
Wireless devices and services are the fastest growing part of a company's telecom expenses. Smartphones, iPhones, Android phones, and wireless tablets and laptops are now commonplace in the enterprise. As a result, your employees are mobile and on the go more than ever before and they are taking their devices (and corporate data) with them.
Mobile device security is a critical element in this ever-evolving technological age, particularly when your business deals in any way with healthcare data.
With wireless devices such as smartphones and iPads or Android tablets proliferating the marketplace and becoming an integral part of many facets of modern business life, it is imperative that you protect your confidential business information and any healthcare data with Mobile Device Management (MDM) and security.
When considering using wireless technology for business communications involving sensitive information such as confidential healthcare information, you will need to consider the importance of the HITECH Act, which is an acronym for The Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act, also called "The Act."
So you found an error on your telephone bill and are getting ready to contact the carrier for resolution: Now what?
Common sense tells you that once notified, the telephone company should correct the error immediately and refund all overpayments.
Unfortunately, this is an area where common sense rarely prevails.
So you found an error on your telephone bill and are getting ready to contact the carrier for resolution: Now what?
So you found an error on your telephone bill and are getting ready to contact the carrier for resolution: Now what?


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New edition of Ukrainian Constitution may stipulate two-chamber parliament
President of Ukraine Victor Yushchenko does not rule out
President of Ukraine Victor Yushchenko does not rule out that the new edition of the Constitution may stipulate a two-chamber parliament.
According to an UNIAN correspondent, the President claimed this, speaking at the conference devoted to the struggle against corruption.
In particular, according to the President, the two-chamber parliament must include representatives of territories. Victor Yushchenko added the everybody has been speaking about consolidation of Ukraine, but the existing system cannot provide that.
Victor Yushchenko also expressed an opinion that the process of introducing amendments into the Constitution must be public. He noted that the introduction of these amendments was supported by almost all political forces. Namely because of that, the President said, it was agreed that his constitutional right to introduce amendments into the Ukrainian Constitution he "would like to use only collectively: I invited to a roundtable – in the National Council – all political forces public, law-enforcement agencies…"
The President stressed that this Council was due to formulate the concept of amendments, and then the very document. The President wants to submit this document for the consideration of parliament. "In this variant, I see an answer whether we will be consolidated, or we will follow the games of the year 2004. The scenario of the year 2004 resulted in a constitutional overthrow. Those willing to repeat this scenario, aimed to achieve the same", Victor Yushchenko said.


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Monday, October 17, 2005
6 Comments:
- said...
Soy uno de los afortunados que recibe tus dibujos y me preguntaba que había sido de Mr Teapot. Espero poder verlo aparecer pronto.
Un abrazo y toda mi admiración.
- Uli Meyer said...
Hi Osar, thank you for leaving a comment on my blog. This means very much to me! One thing I know is that there are very few people on this planet that have got your creative energy. I might occassionally cough up something nowhere near close to your explosive artistry, but I'm hoping that once I get away from those pesky cereal clients I might find the track that leads me near your unabandoned brilliance. (and the rest of us). And you wouldn't believe how much I mean this!
Yours so truly,
- alberto mielgo said...
This is AMAZING!
Me encanta lo que haces.
- alberto mielgo said...
When can we see this in the stores?
Is such a new and crazy style. I'm sure it's going to be a great success.
- Oscar Grillo said...
Thank you, Alberto:
I greatly value your comments...It'll take me ages to complete it. Don't totally understimate the ability of publishers to be really obtuse. I completed "Trillo and Grillo with the well known Carlos Trillo more than two years ago and the publishers still don't know what to do with it.
- Jurgen W. said...
This is great--i hope to see the completed work someday! thanks for sharing your work, it the source of great joy!
best wishes,
jurgen wolff


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I'm playing catch up with some of the blogs and sites posted to your left. I honestly haven't been to a few of them as of late, but still support them nonetheless, although there is a couple there that hasn't updated in a dog's age. Still it's good to see them atill up and running. If you get a chance, stop by and see them in their glory and tell 'em I snet you along. I know they'll be happy to see you. Oh, and leave 'em a comment or two. They'll like that.
Oh, and before I go...I know I must have mentioned this waaaay back, but Billy Ingram at TV Party has a wonderful piece on the history of Amos and Andy. Now, why do I mention this again when I may have talked abou it before? Becuase it's an interesting story and A&A was a wonderful show that's no worse that what UPN runs these days. It's also interesting to note that there's now an off Broadway play that celebrates the radio and television show. I hope that one day we can get the stigma off and enjoy it for what it was. A very funny show.
They say it's your birthday...
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Auditor: Madison County investments on the decline
EDWARDSVILLE — Madison County auditor Rick Faccin noted a "severe decline in investment income" Wednesday, and is asking for answers from County Treasurer Kurt Prenzler.
Neither Prenzler nor any representatives from his office was present when Faccin made his comments during the Finance and Government Operations Committee meeting in Edwardsville.
According to treasurer's office records, revenues from bonds have declined sharply since 2011 when Prenzler took office.
Monies the county has generated from bonds since 2008 are as follows: 2008 — $3,934,980; 2009 — $3,671,861; 2010 — $2,623,079; 2011 — $1,112,162; 2012 — 573,817; 2013 — $273,368; 2014 (through February) $111,851. The figures were provided by Faccin Wednesday.
Faccin said Prenzler invested $53 million in six treasury bonds after selling step-up bonds purchased by the previous administration.
The county got back only one-fifth of a percentage point in interest, for which he said there is no excuse.
"OK, you get more on a pass book account than what you get on that," he said.
In one of the bonds, the county actually lost money, Faccin alleged.
"That should never happen," Faccin said. "I wish the treasurer was here to address this, to be honest with you."
Prenzler's chief deputy Doug Hulme told the Telegraph the treasurer's office made the investments because of low interest rates.
"Interest rates are at an all-time low," Hulme said. "They're basement low."
Prenzler said they are following state law by investing in "safe" short-term investments even though the return is low. He said their practice is in line with the most reputable counties in the state including Champaign County, which he called "highly ethical."
Prenzler cited three priorities the state requires regarding investments in order of importance — safety, liquidity and yield.
According to Faccin, Madison County now has to generate revenue through other sources such as real estate taxes and fees to citizens to make up for the yield discrepancy.
Faccin said the county has increased fund balances due to good management; they have decreased budgets, expenditures and terminated employment of about 200 workers over the past several years.
Board Member Kelly Tracy asked what provision there is to get Prenzler to stop wasting taxpayer dollars through investments.
She earlier expressed disapproval of Prenzler's office beginning separate web operations despite a $14,000 contract the county authorized in January with web builder Revize that would have facilitated the treasurer's office as well.
Prenzler requested the committee approve a $9,600 expenditure for a treasurer's department website citing increased security and was denied at March's Finance Committee meeting.
Prenzler is proceeding with funding a separate website with department dollars, which he has authority to do according to Madison County Board Chairman Alan Dunstan.
"What recourse does this committee even have to stress to this treasurer to stop wasting our time and money?" Tracy asked.
Madison County Administrator Joseph Parente said there is a statute provision stating the county can call the treasurer before the board, challenging him on spending.
"Moving forward, it's not getting any better it's getting worse," Faccin said. "This imposes a burden on taxpayers."
You can reach Brett Luster at 618-463-2570 and on Twitter @bdluster.


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1/8 tsp. dried Thyme, crushed
3 T. all-purpose Flour
½ pound Halibut or other firm white fish
3 ½ cups reduced-sodium Chicken Broth
2 T. Vegetable Oil
1 can (15 ¼ oz) Whole Kernel Corn, undrained
1 medium Onion, chopped
1 can (14 ½ oz) Whole New Potatoes, drained & choppped
1 clove Garlic, crushed
*Sprinkle thyme over both sides of fish. In large saucepan, cook fish in 1 T. hot oil over medium-high heat until fish flakes easily when tested with a fork. Remove fish from saucepan; set aside.
*Heat remaining 1 T. oil in same saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; cook until onion is tender. Stir in flour; cook 1 minute. Stir in broth; cook until thickened, stirring occasionally. Stir in corn and potatoes.
*Discard skin and bones from fish; cut fish into bite-sized pieces.
*Add fish to soup just before serving; heat through. Stir in chopped parsley or sliced green onions, if desired.


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The birds nest with the tiny eggs in it is exquisite, and beyond clever.
I have a library of many examples of your and your students creations and I use Ithem for inspiration.
I am very grateful and enjoy the pictures of the fruits of your teaching.
Thank you so much. Ellen