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All workers need PPE ● WSH needs scrutiny ● USPS needs bailout ● Enough.
► LIVE from the Seattle Times — Coronavirus daily news update, May 11 — The most recent count of COVID-19 cases in Washington totals 16,891 infections (up 217 from yesterday) and 931 deaths (up 10), according to the state Department of Health.
► From the Yakima H-R — Groups distribute masks to farmworkers, as workplace concerns continue — At 8 a.m. Wednesday, Dulce Gutierrez and her colleague at the Washington State Labor Council stepped out of their respective cars in Granger, carrying donated masks to distribute to farmworkers. Gutierrez, who works as the council's union, community and naturalization organizer, received calls from workers concerned about workplace conditions they said did not protect them from the coronavirus. "We were seeing they are in dire need of resources or are sick, and they don't know where to go if they are mistreated at work," Gutierrez said. "We are advocating for personal protective equipment for all workers as well as stronger emergency rules."
► From the Seattle Times — In Yakima County, tensions grow as some want life back to normal while agricultural workers want more protection amid coronavirus — Some 50 men and women walked off the job Thursday at Allan Brothers, an apple packing plant north of Yakima. They cited a scarcity of masks, and bore placards crafted from cardboard boxes calling for hazard pay as they labor through the pandemic.
EDITOR'S NOTE — Solidarity actions continue in support of Allan Brothers workers, including this morning. Follow the Familias Unidos Facebook page for the latest.
► From NBC News — Unions push back on Kroger notice to eliminate hero pay — "We have been working hard from day one of this crisis, putting our own health at risk to serve our community, and now Kroger's response is to say that they are going to take away our pay. Meanwhile in many stores they are still dropping the ball on limiting the number of people in the store at one time to allow proper social distancing," said Chuck Svac, a member of UFCW 21 from the Fred Meyer store in Port Orchard.
The Stand (May 8) — Stand with grocery heroes against pay cut
► From KNKX — Taxi drivers at Sea-Tac say airport fees are unfair during COVID-19 times — Taxi drivers at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport are upset with the Port of Seattle. They say the port indicated in March that the airport fees they pay would be waived during the COVID-19 crisis. But now, the drivers have received a letter notifying them that fees are only being deferred and will have to be paid back in January.
The Stand (May 7) — Teamsters 117: Port of Seattle's taxi debt plan 'unconscionable'
► From the Seattle Times — They care for people 'round the clock in Washington state during the coronavirus pandemic. Let's not forget them. (by Naomi Ishisaka) — Since the pandemic began, attention, praise and cheers of appreciation have rightly focused on the health care workers who courageously show up to hospitals and medical centers each day — at great risk to themselves and their families. But outside the view of most of us, there's another group that shows up each day as well, behind closed doors and without fanfare, to provide critical health care to older adults and people with disabilities: home care workers… Since the coronavirus outbreak, these workers have struggled to do their work safely, with little access to personal protective equipment, or PPE, despite caring for some of the most high risk and vulnerable populations.
► From the NY Times — The airline business is terrible. It will probably get even worse. — An industry that is intimately familiar with failure confronts a crisis unlike any other. Executives say they have no idea when passengers will return… Payrolls have largely been spared the ax, for now, because Congress set aside $25 billion to pay workers through September as long as airlines refrain from imposing furloughs or pay cuts. But some airlines have already tested those limits, and executives have signaled that layoffs will come when those protections expire.
THIS WASHINGTON
► From the News Tribune — Testing fiasco shows Western State Hospital COVID-19 response needs close scrutiny (editorial) — Ensuring staff safety at WSH is often a talking point for politicians, including Gov. Jay Inslee. Now, more than ever, it has to be more than talk. Lives are on the line. The 2,700 staff and contract workers don't have the privilege of self-quarantining or social distancing and neither do the 704 patients; infections are bound to emerge… What about masks? Staff were initially told not to wear them for fear they could frighten patients or create a false sense of security, which is why it should surprise no one that union nurses are calling for the removal of five top administrators at WSH for lack of oversight… Credit should go to the hospital staff who put themselves at risk to care for psychiatric patients during such a challenging time. For that, they are owed nothing less than the utmost protection in return.
► From SEIU Healthcare 1199NW (April 24) — Nurses at Western State Hospital vote "No Confidence" in nurse administrators
► From the Spokesman-Review — As gas tax revenue drops, Washington Department of Transportation could face 40% funding decline, delay projects — When people drive less, they buy less gas. And when people buy less gas, they pay less in gas taxes. And when people spend less in gas taxes, the coffers of the Transportation Department – not to mention those of local governments and the state Legislature – start running on empty. The department hasn't quite measured the full scale of the fallout, says one DOT official, but as of late last week, his back-of-the-envelope calculations indicated the department will be $100 million short on revenue – per month.
► From the Stranger — Washington Republicans block extension of domestic violence protections — On Saturday Republican leadership in the statehouse — particularly Senate Minority Leader Mark Schoesler — blocked the extension of an emergency proclamation regarding protections for victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking. The proclamation, set to expire May 11, allows victims to file no-contact orders online… When the legislature is not in session, all four caucus leaders have to sign off on extensions of emergency powers that the legislature has granted to the governor. So far, Republicans have blocked two other extensions; one giving officers more discretion over sending probation violators to jail, and another temporarily lifting fingerprint background checks for child care workers.
► From the (Everett) Herald — Lawsuits not path to reopening state's economy (editorial) — Repeatedly, polls have shown an acceptance of the due caution the governor's "stay home" orders have put in place. With a few exceptions, most in Washington state are not going to be convinced by empty declarations of victory or unverified assurances that the threat has passed. Washingtonians are acting — not out of fear — but out of common sense.
► From the Tri-City Herald — Gov. Inslee is not a 'tyrant.' Legislature gave him emergency powers (editorial) — Inslee has a decades-old statute backing his authority. If he had not been able to use his executive powers as quickly as he did at the beginning of the outbreak, we hate to think what the state's death count would be right now.
► From the Seattle Times — Washington candidate filing week arrives, with signature requirement waived because of coronavirus — Washington's 2020 election season kicks off officially this week, as candidates for governor, Congress, the Legislature and other elected offices must file paperwork to get on the Aug. 4 primary ballot.
► From the News Tribune — Cash and endorsements likely to cull crowded race for Denny Heck's congressional seat — The three candidates for the 10th Congressional District seat who have showed the most fundraising prowess are former state Rep. Kristine Reeves of Federal Way, former Tacoma Mayor Marilyn Strickland, and state Rep. Beth Doglio of Olympia. The three also have announced major endorsements in recent weeks.
The Stand — WSLC's virtual COPE Endorsement Convention is May 16
► From the Seattle Times — Mail carriers are essential — and so is a bailout of the Postal Service (by APWU's David Yao) — As Congress bails out airlines, hotels and cruise lines, it's disgraceful that a critical public service like the Postal Service would be left out to die. The loss of this service would ravage vulnerable communities and businesses, particularly in rural America… Postal workers have delivered mail through wars, natural disasters and now a pandemic. The public now has the opportunity to show its appreciation by urging lawmakers to preserve the Postal Service, a vital part of the nation's infrastructure.
The Stand (April 13) — Tell Congress to support our Postal Service!
► From CNBC — Plans to reopen U.S. economy must 'talk about worker safety,' says AFL-CIO president — "Don't talk about tough restrictions and guidelines. Talk about worker safety," Trumka said. "We want them to open up, but we want them to open up consistent with the health and safety of those workers." He said the U.S. needs to continue expanding its testing capacity and the availability of PPE to adequately protect workers. "There are shortages of both now," he added.
► From the NY Intelligencer — Hearst loses big at the National Labor Relations Board — On Friday, Hearst's anti-union campaign received a major blow. The National Labor Relations Board ruled against each objection it raised to the bargaining unit proposed by the Writers Guild of America-East and ordered a union election. It's a total loss for Hearst Magazines, made doubly resonant by the fact that conservatives currently control the NLRB.
► From Roll Call — House Democrats outline immigration priorities for next coronavirus relief measure — They acknowledge they'll need more help from Republican allies if they want to get any signed into law. "We have to get Republicans to support this and to push for it. Democrats only control one chamber," said Rep. Pramila Jayapal (D-WA).
► From the Guardian — Up to 43 million Americans could lose health insurance amid pandemic, report says — Prior to the pandemic, 160 million Americans, or roughly half the population, received their medical insurance through their job. The tidal wave of layoffs triggered by quarantine measures now threatens that coverage for millions. Such enormous insurance losses could dramatically alter America's healthcare landscape, and will probably result in more deaths as people avoid unaffordable healthcare.
► From the Guardian — Nursing homes account for 'staggering' share of US deaths from COVID-19, data show — Privately compiled data shows such deaths now account for more than half of all fatalities in 14 states, according to the Kaiser Family Foundation. Only 33 states report nursing home-related deaths. Experts say limited testing and a lack of PPE such as masks hampered efforts to curb the spread of COVID-19 in care homes.
► From Reuters — As U.S. meat workers fall sick and supplies dwindle, exports to China soar — Trump ordered meat processing plants to stay open to protect the nation's food supply even as workers got sick and died. Yet the plants have increasingly been exporting to China while U.S. consumers face shortages, a Reuters analysis of government data showed.
► From CNN — Elon Musk threatens to move Tesla headquarters out of California following extended shelter-in-place rules — Tesla CEO Elon Musk said he would file a lawsuit "immediately" against Alameda County, California, after the county refused to let the company reopen its Fremont factory. He then threatened to move the company's headquarters to Texas or Nevada, where shelter-in-place rules are less restrictive.
► From HuffPost — Starbucks workers confront the big question: Should I go back to work? — HuffPost spoke with a dozen Starbucks workers around the country who wish the coffee chain wasn't opening its doors yet, even in a limited capacity.
► From Variety — Adam Schiff to Join SAG-AFTRA's Gabrielle Carteris, IATSE's Matt Loeb for virtual town hall — The 10-term congressman whose district includes Hollywood, will take questions on May 12 from the unions' members about their concerns regarding the pandemic and its impact on their day-to-day lives and economic future.
► From the NY Times — Union garment workers fear 'an opportunity to get rid of us' — Union-busting — practices undertaken to prevent or disrupt the formation of trade unions or attempts to expand membership — has been serious problem across the fashion supply chain for decades. But with the global spread of Covid-19 placing fresh pressures on the industry, it is a particular issue in South Asia, where about 40 million garment workers have long grappled with poor working conditions and wages.
► From Reuters — China releases five prominent labor rights activists
► From the Seattle Times — Trayvon, Tamir, Michael, Philando, John, Amadou, Ahmaud … enough (by Leonard Pitts) — It was not until Thursday, two days after release of the video of Ahmaud Arbery being shot and killed by Travis McMichael triggered a national chorus of condemnation raining down on the tiny south Georgia county, that the McMichaels were finally jailed. It had taken 74 days. Seventy-four days. And will that bring justice? This is America, so don't hold your breath. If that sounds bitter, well, bitterness seems an entirely appropriate response to what was captured in that video. Meaning not just another murder of another unarmed man, but yet another iteration of the eternal, infernal arrogance that infects so much of white America, this notion that a white man or woman has the divine right to require any given black person to justify their presence and activities… Ask yourself: What am I doing to dismantle a system of privilege that oppresses others while advantaging me every waking day from cradle to grave? What am I doing to help my brothers and sisters be free? Black people are dying to know.
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Shady Bat Koozie - Aqua – Austin City Threads, LLC.
Our wonderful mascot, the bat, sporting some cool shades. These are the high quality neoprene koozies, not the cheaper, foam type. Honestly, I only thought there was one kind, until a lot of people were kinda impressed with these and said, "Oh wow, these are the good kind!"


When it comes to woodworking, a wood router is one of the important power tools that you need. What is a wood router? Well, just by hearing the name you can pretty much guess that it is a tool that is somehow related to woodworking.
A wood router is a power tool which workers use in order to hollow out an area in a piece of wood. It's extremely important if you want to make furniture from wood. As a professional, you should buy the best wood router that is available.
If you want the top rated wood router, you can get one of the Bosch 1617EVSPK as most of the router review has placed it on their favourite list.
In the olden days the needs of people were limited but with the advancement of time, the needs are now limitless. Accordingly the pattern and fashion of wood working has been changed to a great extent. To get a perfect router you need to concentrate on your needs. Since people use timber for different purposes and working with the timber has become a skilled profession named carpentry, the woods need to be shaped. And resized perfectly to make required designs or cut the wood pieces.
At the same time, People mostly need woods to make their necessary furniture. Like bed, cabinet, chairs, tables and many other things for their home and in some cases woods are used for different other purposes like making house, building a bridge, making boats etc. But in all the cases, the woods need to be from the finest quality for a durable use.
It's always good to buy a product from a trusted brand. Good brands will rarely cheat with their customers and more often than not they will provide you a warranty.
You should buy a wood router which is durable. It should last for a very long time and give you an outstanding performance. Before buying the product, check out its materials in order to be sure whether it's durable or not.
Make sure that the motor is great and has enough power for your job. It is crucial if you want to have a smooth operation.
No matter what kind of product you buy, it should be convenient to use. When you buy a wood router, you should make sure that it is easy and comfortable to use.
If you are a passionate DIYer who loves to do work with different types of tools, then this is the right product for you. Also, if your daily job revolves around wood, then at one point you will surely need to buy a product like this.
You can do so many things with this tool. For example, you can cut grooves and rebates, shape your wood, profile edges and so on.
It's mighty effective when you want to design your wooden furniture. You can give your furniture the shape that you want. So it will help you to create an awesome design.
If you are in the furniture business, you have to create furniture which is not only dynamic but also beautiful. This tool will help you to do that. So, as a professional woodworker, you need to have this.
Further more, the woods need to be shaped and trimmed accordingly, thus different wood routers are available. Which was impossible to think of in the past days.
If you are looking for a versatile wood router, this will definitely be it. Its quality and performance are almost overwhelming.
If you buy this, you will get EVS Motor, plunge base, fixed base, fixed and plunge base chip shield, collet chucks, rugged carrying case. Plus, you will also have 16-mm and 24-mm bit change wrenches, and T-handle hex-height adjustment wrench.
It can take on the toughest routing jobs because of its 2.25 HP(Horse Power)/12 Amp motor and its speed range of 8,000- 25,000 RPM. You can easily increase or decrease the speed with the variable speed dial.
One of the best features of the product is its durability. It's an 18.2-pound product which is made of Aluminum. In addition, the power switch is dust-sealed. So there is no doubt that it is durable.
The product is fit for both fixed-depth routing and plunge routing. Its plunge base has soft grip handles. As a result, it is comfortable to operate it. The fixed base's "bit height adjustment system" will help you to adjust the bit height. Finally, you will have a case where you can keep all of your components and they will be safe and sound.
Powerful 2.25 HP/12 Amp motor.
For some customers, the design isn't really great.
I had bought the Bosch router for the router kit only as I heard about the features. and they were perfect for me in different carpentry. Also, I had used some other brands but could not found them as much satisfactory as I am with the model of Bosch.
Although, the specific model comes with some special features. And the money I have invested for it thought to be wastage. But later realized that the router is worth the money.
This model from Dewalt is surely one of the best wood routers you will ever find. This product from DeWalt offers you everything to make your life easy. It is compact, lightweight and very easy to use. Everything about it is just nifty.
Firstly, let's talk about its performance. Not only the product is durable but also it features a 1.25 Horse Power (hp) motor. Hence, it is always ready to take on the most difficult job.
The router comes with a variable speed. So you'll be able to change the speed of the bit according to your own will. You can easily change the speed from 17,000 to 27,000 rpm and thus it will be more dynamic.
It also features dual LED light. Consequently, you will have maximum visibility when you operate with this product. This is one of the many reasons why it is so easy to use. Furthermore, let's not forget that it is only an eight-pound product.
Its rubber handles (which are over-molded) will give a safe grip (for plunge base). Furthermore, the extended sub-base gives awesome work surface contact (for fixed base). As a result, the user can control it easily.
Convenient for any professional worker.
For accurate depth setting, the plunge base also contains adjustment rod.
You can easily place the motor between both fixed and plunge bases.
It is really light and for that reason, it's easy to use. But if you want to do a real heavy work, it may not serve you as well as some of the other products.
This is a perfect router for me with my small carpentry, especially roundovers and easily adjustable too. And the router is also a heavy-duty piece with spindle locks that helped me more to adjust the router. The LEDs also helped me to get a clearer view.
In my intermediate wood working I had been looking for a powerful router, a neighbor of mine referred me to get this compact dewalt router. The router is good in size and of great quality. I mostly liked the small size of the router too and the performance level improved for the bright LEDs.
The Bosch PR20EVSK Colt Variable Speed Router with Edge Guide is an awesome tool which is perfect for carpentry. It is equally good for trimming laminate flooring, mortising hinges, and dovetailing.
What will you have if you buy the whole product? Well, you will not only get a router but also a carrying case, fixed base, drop-forged collet, straight edge guide, 1/4-inch self-releasing collet, shaft wrenches, and instruction manual.
Its 1.0-horsepower, 5.6-amp motor is one of the many reasons why this product gives an extraordinary performance. It spins at a variable speed of 16,000 to 35,000 RPM. Plus, depth adjustment is just ridiculously easy with this product. Micro-fine adjustments are also easy because of the wheel which is on the back of the base of the router.
You will also see an instruction manual which will help you to find the correct speed that you need for your job.
This tool is really user-friendly. The speed dial is located on top of the tool. So you can access it easily. Because of its "Quick-clamp System", you can also effortlessly move the motor from base to base. In the end, it is a terrific product for a carpenter.
Start-up torque is minimized by its soft-start.
The product is really sturdy.
Depth adjustment is just ridiculously easy.
At times, you may find it difficult to remove the router bits.
Some customers complained that it is difficult to keep an eye on your project while working.
Out of my frustration to perform the routing jobs for the furniture. That I made for a client, I picked Bosch PR20EVSK though I have another one. it could not bring me the desired result. The light weight router helped me greatly to perform all the unfinished tasks smoothly like edge trimming and rounding.
I have heard that Bosch PR20EVSK has some troubles and some of the reviews also opined so. But when I used the router by myself, I found not errors. The so called errors might have appeared for the lack of knowledge in using the router.
Porter-Cable is definitely one of the well-known brands in the router industry. Porter-Cable started its journey way back in 1906. They have been serving the carpenters for over hundred years by producing some of the most innovative products. This model from Porter-Cable is one of those products.
It features a powerful 11-amp motor which is always ready to take on difficult tasks. The "quick fixed-base motor release" will make sure that you are able to move the motor between the plunge and d-handle bases. But, keep in mind that each of them is sold separately.
There are some valid reasons why this wood router is user-friendly. It features an auto-release collet system. So it's very easy to remove the bit. There is an under-table stop which will not allow the motor to rotate out of the base accidentally.
The router is constructed in such a way that it will definitely last for a long time. The power switch is dust-sealed and the base is made of aluminum. Plus, there's also a sealed ball-bearing construction guard in order to avert the wear and tear which is likely to happen in a difficult environment.
The ergonomic molded grips will make sure that your hands are comfortable while operating.
The price is fair for the quality it brings.
You won't have a case to carry the router.
This is a standard router for versatile wood works. Being variable speed, I controlled the motor speed during the use of large bits. Plunge based appeared good to me. Motor changing for bases is also easier.
I will allot a 4 star for the router for its extra ordinary performances and smoothness of the work. All the tools associated with the router worked very well. I am satisfied with the router.
Dewalt is one of the most reliable brands in the world. This is the reason why this model from Dewalt can easily be considered as one of the best wood routers right now. You will have an experience of a lifetime with this router. Its superior 2-1/4 hp, 12-amp electronic variable speed motor will make sure that you can route smoothly.
The best thing about the product is that you will have a lot of accessories if you buy it. For example, you will get large-hole sub-base, DW618M motor pack, vacuum adapter, fixed base, plunge base, wrench collets (1/4-inch and 1/2-inch ), gauge, and kit box.
Its electronic variable-speed trigger will give you the option to choose from 8,000 and 24,000 rpm. So the range is great. Furthermore, the motor's soft start will lessen the start-up torque which is great.
Its fixed base has a micro-fine depth-adjustment ring which will provide accurate bit adjustments. On the other hand, let's take a look at what the plunge base offers. It offers an adjustable five-position turret stop.
Moreover, the sub-base and other bases are built in a way that you can effortlessly change the bits. Quick-release motor latches will make sure that you can easily remove the motor from base to base.
The base offers a patented "through-the-column dust-collection system". It means that a vacuum will be attached to your router and it won't block your line of sight.
For some customers, the weight and the price can be an issue.
Before getting a router, I made a list of several available routers and at last picked the dewalt 618 router for its outstanding features and the manufacturer is a reliable one in making tools for different works. I compared all the features and it appeared that it is enviable than the other routers in comparison. So, it made the deal for me.
In the beginning I wanted to get a router only when it was about the combo kit, I decided that it is better to have the kit. The kit comes with different accessories and tools that were too helpful for me in my projects. The furniture moldings were up to the mark. I mounted the router on a table. Really it was a great deal for me.
Hitachi M12VC 2-1/4 Peak HP Variable Speed Fixed Base Router is also one of those routers that you should consider buying. The price of the product is reasonable and you will have awesome accessories if you buy this router. For example, you will have collet chuck, centering gauge, 16mm and 23mm wrench, 4mm hex bar wrench, and hex socket.
Its powerful 2-1/4 peak horsepower motor makes sure that you can cut through all types of wood. It is equipped with electronic speed control. This router produces a speed of 8,000RPM to 24,000 RPM. As you can see, it maintains a constant RPM and it is very easy to manage. Despite having a powerful motor, you can operate quietly with it. It means that your working station won't produce the noise that can be harmful to you.
There are so many reasons why it is comfortable to use. Firstly, the router is ergonomically designed tools. It makes sure that you feel comfortable while routing. Secondly, it's a 7.3-pound product. So it is comfortable to operate with it. Plus, the handles of the router are wrapped in Elastomer compound. So the vibration will be reduced and slippage will never be an issue. All in all, it's a great product.
Depth adjustments are also effortless.
It also features "nickel-plated motor housing" which helps to reduce stains on the router.
Works on every type of wood.
No case to carry all the accessories.
The router I bought was Hitachi M12VC and it worked well and the results are good as well. But I also experienced some troubles with the collet releasing bits due to a strange design. Nonetheless, the router is still working smooth.
I like the router most for its solid structure and good looks. The motor of Hitachi M12VC is heavy-duty and serving me for about one and half years without any troubles. I preferred this router mostly for its special reviews and publications on different wood working magazines. All of them praised highly for the model.
Like most other Dewalt products, this product from Dewalt will also fulfill your expectations. It offers some of the most amazing features with some awesome accessories. Along with the router, you will get DW618M motor pack, fixed base, plunge base, D-handle base, collets(1/4- and 1/2-inch), operating instructions.
The router has the motor which will help you to cut through any kind of wood. The router also has electronic variable-speed trigger and it allows you to select from 8,000 to 24,000 RPM. Moreover, the start-up torque will be reduced because of the motor's soft start.
Its fixed base features a micro-fine depth-adjustment ring. This ring will provide precise bit adjustments. Furthermore, the D-handle base will also offer 1/64-inch micro-fine depth adjustments. Finally, you will have the plunge base that features a five-position turret stop.
Routing jobs can produce a lot of dust. Any woodworker who has used a router will agree to that. This is why this product features a dust-sealed switch. It will protect your tool from dust ingestion. Thus, your tool will last longer compared to some of the other wood routers.
Each of the bases has rubber over-molded handles. Consequently, the router is extremely comfortable to use.
There is a vacuum attached to the router which means dust won't be an issue.
The product is not for the common people as it will cost you a lot of money.
I liked the D-handle of the router that is really handy to continue specific carpentry. The soft power start is adorable and contains three bases in a single kit makes the router economic. Besides, the less noise level was a plus for me as I do not prefer working in noise.
The DEWALT DW618B3 router is extremely helpful for those like me who are to change the router motor frequently. I got the router for some inlay works with a dovetail machine and found that it works well. The basses hold the brass bushing to different templates. So, I think this is a nice machine.
This is one of those router which is not only user-friendly but also durable in nature. Its efficient 2-1/4 HP motor is one of the reasons why the Porter-Cable 895PK is becoming more and more popular among the woodworkers.
Not only the motor is responsible for a superior operation but also the sound is really low when you operate with it. Also, there is the variable-speed control feature (10,000-23,000 rpm). Therefore, the bit speed can be optimized according to your own will.
Its plunge base offers through-the-column dust collection. So the dust removal will be easy and your workshop will be clean. You can easily remove the bits with just one hand.
This is one of the many reasons why this product is so user-friendly. The product is made of die-cast aluminum. So, you can pretty much guess why this product is so durable.
The router comes with a CD-ROM, a carrying case, a transparent sub-base, collets, a wrench, dust collection insert, and table-top height adjustment handle. In the end, you can trust this product to give you the performance of a lifetime.
"Through-the-column dust collection" makes dust removal easy. It also improves the cut-line visibility.
Although the router features variable speed control, It ranges from 10,000 rpm to 23,000 rpm. According to some customers, the range should be from 8000 to 25000.
DEWALT DW616 is probably the best one as far I have used. All the performances of the router are quite fine. I have several wood routers for my professional work but the features are fewer than DW616. The low weight has made it handy to use and capable to do both the light and heavy works.
During my long 15 years of works with the wood routing, I have found this one as the all-rounder. It can easily cope with all types of wood routings and the price range is reasonable too.
As a woodworker, you definitely want to buy the best wood router on the market. DEWALT DW616 1-3/4-Horsepower Fixed Base Router is one of those wood routers.
The very first thing that a wood router need is a good motor. Its 1-3/4-hp, 11-amp motor is more than just a good motor. It will give you the power to operate smoothly and it's ready to take on the toughest wood.
You can count on accurate adjustment in 1/64-inch increments with a micro-fine depth adjustment ring. The sub-base concentricity gauge will enhance accuracy. It's easy to work with it because it has rubber handles. So it's very easy to hold the router and you can work with it hour after hour. This is one of the coolest features of the product.
A "dust-sealed switch" will protect the switch against dust ingestion. So the switch-life be prolonged.
A clear, Lexan sub-base will ensure durability and visibility.
Quick-release motor latches will make it easy to remove the motor pack in order to change the bit and the base.
The router has the best depth adjustment capacity and should be used on a router table for better and comprehensive performance. When the depth is adjusted, the cuts become excellent and the device is specialized for larger cuts. The power switch is located in a perfect position that makes switching on or off easier.
I have found the router with less noise. Working with the router is a pleasant experience. The cutting is very smooth with the router and provides the better performance on a table. Besides, it is handy enough to tackle with one hand.
The model includes the BodyGrip Router, collet wrenches, 1/4-inch and 1/2-inch collet, and operating manual.
This wood router is durable & very easy to work with. This Chinese manufactured wood router has 1-3/4 hp motor which works really fast. It's only an 8.8-pound product. So you can pretty much guess how light it is.
Its "above-the-table depth adjustment" is brilliant. its sub-base has a special access hole for a 3/8-inch hex extension wrench. Thus, it is perfect for table applications and dismisses the problem of reaching under the table to set the bit height.
The linear dept adjustment system is awesome.
Thanks to its rubber handles It's really comfortable to hold the product while working with it.
But which one is the router or how to select the good one?
When you want to route in the middle of a piece of wood, you can push the bit into the piece of wood with the plunge router. If you are a professional woodworker, then this type of router will be the perfect router for you.
Compare to plunge routers, these routers are a bit lighter and they are ideal for beginners. These types of routers are good for edge cuts. The worker has to set the depth of the blade before using the router.
Generally, CNC (Computer Numerical Controlled) routers can be found in the industry. These routers are controlled by a computer and you can find these in big factories.
These types of routers are very easy to use because they are small and lightweight. They are designed for edge work and perfect for beginners.
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You are learning carpentry or wood work. So, you are always with woods and cutting, shaping and making design of them.
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You have bought a wood table but did not notice the rough surface and now it is troublesome to contact with the sellers or producers and they most of the time denies to provide after sales service.
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Woodworking isn't just a mere carpentry. It never was. It is far more important than that. Nowadays, woodworking can be considered as a form of art. People want to have a beautiful house. Wooden Furniture is a pretty important part of a house. You need to have a wood router in order to make beautiful wooden furniture.
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In 1984, I was pretty much sure of the career I wanted for myself. It was a professional baseball player. I majored in business as a back up plan if I didn't become a professional baseball player. Towards the end of 1984, even with my baseball accomplishments, I realized my dreams had shattered. It definitely wasn't because of me. I gave it my all. I progressed each of my four years at Temple University. I became the number one player in NCAA division one hitting 13 triples in 1984.
I've been trying since 1985 to tell my story but I just couldn't get it out due to lack of time. I was building my company but as the years went by, I would say to myself I have to tell my story. I have to get my book out. Now, finally after 23 years this is my story. This is the truth. What I have faced and went through my 46 years of existence. You walk in my shoes and see if you can handle the trials and tribulations.
You have to dare yourself to be different.. You have to want to be different. As a child you say to yourself, "I want to be like Mike." "I want to be a doctor." No! you say to yourself , "I want to be different, I want to be better than Mike." "I want to be the best doctor in the world." By being different, scrutiny comes along with that. It's hard to be understood just because you don't do the same as others. The reason why you are misunderstood because you work so hard to be different. The ones who are doing the scrutinizing are all the same. They don't want to be different. You are your own person. I like to think there are two kinds of people in the world. There are leaders and there are followers. Which one are you?
I like to think leaders will try to find a way to make their own path. It's hard at times because a leader will always have haters near your path. They will always try to stop your success.
On the other hand, followers are not sure if they want to be leaders or not. They know to be a leader you have to be different and most people don't want the scrutiny. Just dare yourself to be different.
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"Science is a way of thinking much more than it is a body of knowledge"
I am a Postdoctoral Research Associate at the University of Nebraska- Lincoln at the School of Natural Resources. I am working with Jenny Dauer researching decision-making in the context of complex socio-scientific issues. This research seeks to refine a model of post-secondary multidisciplinary science instruction that supports development of students' science literacy. I seek to evaluate the impact of this educational model on student decision-making and reasoning about socio-scientific issues. I received my PhD in 2017 with a focus on Human Behavioral Ecology from Rutgers University, The State University of New Jersey in the Graduate Program in Ecology and Evolution in the School of Environmental and Biological Sciences.


Socceroo midfielder Matt McKay's stint in Chinese club football is set to give the Socceroos a little advantage ahead of Thursday night's Asian quarter-final against the Chinese.
The two nations face each other in Brisbane in one of the most anticipated matches of the Asian Cup.
With a large Chinese community and Socceroos fans snapping up tickets, Brisbane Stadium is set to be a sea of green, gold and red.
In 2013, McKay, 32, had a brief spell with CSL outfit Changchun Yatai.
That year he also played for the Socceroos against China at July's East Asian Cup - the Chinese won that clash 4-3 in Seoul.
So his knowledge of recent Chinese football could be an asset for the Aussies.
"There are some players who are familiar. Some from Guangzhou Evergrande which is their biggest club," McKay told reporters on Monday.
"But individually they're really good players and as a team they're developing.
In this tournament, three wins means they've had an extremely good start and we'll have to be wary of their threats.
"It's the biggest country in Asia and I'm sure the TV ratings will be through the roof.
With over 24 million said to have watched the China versus Uzbekistan game, Chinese journalists in Brisbane are predicting a TV viewing number closer to 100 million back in China for the Socceroo clash.
McKay isn't surprised by the growing power of Alain Perrin's side, who come to Brisbane on a huge high after three wins in the group stage including last Sunday's 2-1 win over DPR Korea.
"Whatever team they put out, they'll be strong. I read their captain came off [in Canberra] but first and foremost we must concentrate on ourselves," added McKay.
The Socceroos had a day off on Monday.
On Tuesday they will begin preparations for the knockout clash, with captain Mile Jedinak set to return.
And the Brisbane Roar captain is confident he can help the Aussies to a famous win in his home city.
"A great stadium, a massive occasion and I'm really looking forward to it… we won't lose," said McKay.


Emma Henderson is the designer- illustrator behind Showpony. She produces screenprinted textiles and products ranging from printed chevron bags to her 'hot dogs': wheat warmers printed with images of dogs (and the occasional cat). Her work is stocked all over the world, in a number of small independent boutiques as well as larger stores like Anthropologie, Urban Outfitters and Paperchase.
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Tata Steel acts to realise world-class potential of IJmuiden
Tata Steel has today announced a major five-year improvement programme for its IJmuiden steelworks in the Netherlands that is designed to sustain the plant's potential to be a world-class steelmaker. It is intended that this programme will be accompanied by substantial investment that may total around EUR 800 million over the five-year period.
The improvement programme will focus on three goals: further enhancing product quality, improving plant reliability and reducing costs. The programme is balanced in its structure so as to achieve both cost reductions and growth through investment. As a consequence, IJmuiden's annual effective capacity will rise by 2015-16 from 7.2 million to 7.7 million tonnes of liquid steel and the total number of full-time jobs at the plant will be reduced by about 1,000 in the next four years.
These and other objectives will be achieved by focusing on a range of activities such as environmental performance, maintenance and optimisation of installations, further enhancing product quality, and energy efficiency. There will also be investment in staff training and development. The programme clarifies the priorities that are to be addressed in order to establish a platform for continuity and long-term growth at IJmuiden. It will also better enable the plant to meet the demands of the current complex market situation.
Karl-Ulrich Köhler, MD & CEO of Tata Steel in Europe, said: "The IJmuiden works enjoys the great advantages of an ideal location – with its own port for bringing in raw materials and close proximity to the market – excellent lay-out, an ability to be flexible in the use of raw materials, and a high level of technology and craftsmanship. Today's improvement programme aims at significantly strengthening IJmuiden's position in the steel industry, helping it realise its potential as a world-class steel plant."
The improvement programme was shared with both the trade unions and the Central Works Council (CWC) today. The intention as far as possible is that there should be no compulsory redundancies.
Bob Jones on +44 (0)207 717 4532, or email bob.jones@tatasteel.com
About Tata Steel in Europe
The European operations of Tata Steel (formerly known as Corus) comprise Europe's second largest steel producer. With main steelmaking operations in the UK and the Netherlands, it supplies steel and related services to the construction, automotive, packaging, lifting and excavating and other demanding markets worldwide.
Tata Steel is one of the world's top ten steel producers. The combined group has an aggregate crude steel capacity of more than 28 million tonnes and approximately 80,000 employees across four continents.

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Source Mechanisms of Earthquakes
Preface; 1. Earthquakes and fault motion; 2. Processing and analysis of recorded seismic signals; 3. Mathematical representation of the source; 4. Point source models; 5. The seismic moment tensor; 6. Determination of point sources; 7. Kinematic extended sources; 8. Determination of source dimensions; 9. Simple dynamic models; 10. Dynamics of fractures. Homogeneous models; 11. Dynamics of fractures. Heterogeneous models; 12. Determination of dynamic parameters; References; Index.
An innovative new approach to studying earthquake source mechanisms, combining theory and observation, for graduate students, researchers and seismology professionals.
Agustin Udias is Emeritus Professor at the Universidad Complutense de Madrid (UCM). He is the author of many papers about seismicity, seismotectonics of the Azores-Gibraltar, and the physics of seismic sources, and has also written several textbooks including Principles of Seismology (Cambridge University Press, 1999). Professor Udias has served as Editor-in-Chief of Fisica de la Tierra and the Journal of Seismology, and earlier as the Vice-President of the European Seismological Commission. He is a member of the Accademia Europeae, the Seismological Society of America, the American Geophysical Union, amongst other societies, and is a Fellow of the Royal Astronomical Society. Raul Madariaga is Emeritus Professor of Geophysics at the Ecole Normale Superieure (ENS) in Paris. During his career he has served as Director of the Seismological Laboratory of the Institut de Physique du Globe (IPG), and Director of the Geology Laboratory of ENS. Professor Madariaga is a Fellow of the American Geophysical Union and has been awarded the Stefan Muller medal of the European Geophysical Society and also the H. F. Reid Medal, the highest award of the Seismological Society of America. He has been an editor of several journals a well as a member of the Board of Science, and he is the author of 140 papers in leading scientific journals as well as several articles in Earth Science encyclopaedias. Elisa Buforn is a Professor of Geophysics at the Universidad Complutense, Madrid, teaching courses on geophysics, seismology, physics and numerical methods. She has published papers on topics ranging from source fracture processes and seismicity to the seismotectonics of the Ibero-Maghrebian region and Azores-Gibraltar, and is the author of various textbooks including Solved Problems in Geophysics (Cambridge University Press, 2012). Professor Buforn currently serves as Editor-in-Chief of Fisica de la Tierra, and is on the editorial board of the Journal of Seismology. She has participated on many international scientific committees and is a member of the Seismological Society of America, American Geophysical Union, Royal Astronomical Society, and other distinguished societies.
'An excellent and timely book - the first textbook to provide such a detailed and complete overview on the theory of earthquake source mechanisms, and to combine the classical continuum mechanics approach with concepts of kinematic and dynamic rupture models. This book will become an essential reference and valuable resource for researchers, professionals and graduate students.' Professor Dr Torsten Dahm, Helmholtz Centre Potsdam, GFZ German Research Centre for Geosciences
'This is an up-to-date, comprehensive, quantitative treatment of an important topic in seismology. It is unique in that theory and data analysis are both discussed in-depth, and it covers fundamental ideas from the 1960s to the very latest developments, making it the essential text for graduate students and researchers. Along with its very complete bibliography, it will become the Bible of the subject.' Professor Shamita Das, University of Oxford
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Timeless – Pilot
October 5, 2016 April 22, 2019 by Jack B Nimble
An unlikely trio traveling through time to battle unknown criminals in order to protect history as we know it. – IMDB
The show opens with the death of the Hindenburg, showing one hypothesis about how it met its gruesome fate.
Now we cut to the present day with Lucy Preston (Abigail Spencer) teaching a lecture at some University. She tells a story how once when questioned about the Vietnam War LBJ unzipped his pants and displayed his member "this is why!" As her lecture ends she meets up with some guy who tells her she won't be receiving tenure. She is really angry, but she also appears to be a history teacher who spends her time talking about former president's junk. So maybe it isn't totally out of line. She goes home to her sad life where her sister and her both live in her mother's house because her mother is on the brink of death.
Meanwhile, somewhere else, a group of men bust into a large warehouse, shoot up a few people (mostly guards) and kidnap a few more and jump into a large machine centered in the middle of the space. The machine spins up (literally) and then disappears.
Back to Lucy, she's complaining to her sister about not getting tenure when the doorbell rings. Someone identifies themselves as Homeland Security and Lucy says "I don't know what you are selling but I'm not interested." I guess in her neighborhood sales people pose as Homeland Security all the time. Despite this, she ends up going with this person and ends up at the facility where the machine disappeared.
She is introduced to Garcia Flynn (Goran Visnjic) a Sergeant Major who is also a member of Delta Force. They are then shepherded into a room to meet the Homeland Security agent in charge (Sakina Jaffrey) and the CEO of the company (Paterson Joseph), who gives them a ten second crash course in time travel, pairs them up with his employee Rufus Carlin (Malcolm Barrett) and tells them they have to use the backup time-machine to go to May 6, 1937 to stop the bad guy who stole the primary time-machine.
I like this character Rufus, he's realistic. He recognizes the United States' past is not an ideal place for a black man like himself. His boss (also black) doesn't seem to care though, and makes him go anyways. They all three jump in the machine and travel back in time to 1937. There is a lot of urgency, they have to leave as soon as possible before this other guy (Goran Visnjic) screws up the timeline. Which of course is the problem with time-travel shows.
I think these people went to the school of Bill and Ted's Not So Excellent School of How Time-Travel Works (this makes sense considering they have a character named Rufus). They seem to operate under this theory that because the villain left about an hour ago, he's only had an hour to screw up the time-line. Too bad in reality, the instant the bad guy vanished, he'd won. He hasn't had an hour to do his dirty work, he's had an infinite amount of time. Everything he sought to accomplish already happened, 79 years ago, completely unhindered by this team. And any details they had about the original events should have disappeared from everyone's mind, because those details no longer exist.
Despite this flaw the team does go back in time to attempt to thwart the bad guy. Lucy complains her outfit is wrong (the skirt is from the 1940s, the blouse is made from a material that didn't exist, and her undergarments are also wrong). The other people don't seem to care about these details, and rightfully so, because who the crap is going to take the time to examine the material her blouse is made out of? That being said, Lucy does have extremely precise details about the Hindenburg incident, including the names of everyone who died. Either this was a one off thing, or Lucy has an encyclopedic knowledge of all US history. So now I'm thinking maybe that university should have given her tenure.
They go back in time and things kind of don't work out the way they figure. Garcia, whose whole job as the elite army guy is to be able to win any fight, manages to win very few, and also turns out to be a poor decision maker. Rufus is subjected to 1930s racism, just like he knew he would be, and Lucy just does her "I know everything about everything" bit. Eventually the crisis plays out differently than they (meaning Lucy) remembers, and they return to the present.
Now, there is no logical reason that these three should remember the original Hindenburg incident differently from people in the present, because that story no longer exists, and yet they do. I'm thinking the longer this show goes on, the less this team is going to be in touch with the new reality, and won't be a good group to send to the past. Garcia asks "why can't we go back and do it again" to which Rufus says "you can't encounter yourself in the past, or bad things happen."
And here in lies the problem with nearly all time-travel stories. Even if you couldn't go back yourselves to see yourselves again, you could send someone else back. You know the villain's plan, you know exactly when, where, and how. The first team is probably never going to stop the bad guy, but they can always learn what changed. So now you send a second team back to correct the mistake. But of course, people believe that even with a time-machine, you only get one shot at anything.
The team returns, and all appears relatively normal, until Lucy goes home and realizes that somehow her life has changed significantly because of the difference in the time-line. The episode ends with Lucy getting a call saying that the time bandit has just jumped again, and they have to follow him (no matter how futile that it).
Despite all the time-travel mumbo jumbo, I actually enjoyed the pilot. It had good costume and set design. You felt transported back to the 1930s. Given the trailers for the show, we should see a lot of great time periods.
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When Ecko—her servant, her master—suddenly stiffened against her and sucked in a surprised breath, the creature calling herself Eloisa Sinclair pushed him away to see what had caught his attention. There, half-reclined on the floor where she'd left him rubbing the back of his head ruefully, was the mail carrier, Mr. Burnham. She'd quite forgotten about him, despite being more than satisfied to fill herself with him before Ecko had finally arrived.
Oh, she'd watched him, watching her. Knew what it was that he wanted. Considered giving it to him, time and again, in the months she'd lived at 19 Ivy Lane. She'd even visited him in his dreams, giving him what he wanted and taking what she'd needed… and it had satisfied her, for a while.
But it was like watered wine to an addict, and she needed so much more. She needed a real feeding and had known it since the euphoria from her binge in California had worn off ,and she'd found herself renting a quaint little cottage here in the middle of nowhere. She needed to feed, to drain a man of everything that could be considered him and fill this empty hollow inside herself. That's when she started to send for Ecko, because she hadn't wanted to do that to Victor. From that first moment they'd met there at her mailbox, and she'd seen the kindness and genuine caring in his warm brown eyes, she'd been fighting the hunger that demanded she take all of him.
He didn't deserve it. And she'd had other options. Those 'gentlemen' from earlier had been a few of them; degenerate lechers who'd happily submitted to her for a chance just to sit at her table and eat her baking. She'd been making do with them for months now, but they left her feeling empty and unfulfilled. She needed a real man, and Ecko Bane was the only one who could fill her again and again.
For centuries, he'd been the only one who could give her everything that she needed.
But again, Ecko wasn't there when she needed him most. Victor slowly sat up, still wincing at the fall he'd taken earlier and the images she'd showed him after. He was staring at her, legs spread on the counter, spilling out of the dress Ecko had managed to pull halfway off of her before he disappeared. She was panting with the desire he'd awoken in her, and she watched Victor's eyes darken in response. Oh yes, she was an expert at arousing men, and Victor, for all of his politeness, wanted her badly.
And Ecko had disappeared. Sometimes he just didn't want to be seen, the same way she could make sure Victor hadn't seen those other men. And while she suspected Ecko was still in the room—could feel his longing and frustrated eyes on her—he just didn't want to be seen right now.
Well, to Hell with him.
She needed a man right now, and Ecko wasn't here to fulfill his end of the bargain.
Victor would have to be sacrificed, after all.
She slipped off the counter, feeling her warmth and wetness and knowing that she was ready for him. Ecko had made her ready, and her sin was his as well.
She straightened and slowly finished removing the prim blue dress she'd thrown on earlier, reveling in the way Victor's hungry eyes followed her every move. By the time she stood there proudly in just the ridiculous little black lace concoction, his eyes had glazed and his breathing had quickened, and she knew that he was hers. Would be hers forever.
"Ms… Ms. Sinclair? What are you…?" She smiled, enjoying that perfect moment just before the hunt ended. If he were strong enough to still form coherent thoughts, he'd be a prize to savor. Victor would fill the void Ecko had opened, and she was past feeling guilty.
She slithered across the kitchen towards the delicious man, and exulting at the way his eyes followed her tongue, flicking across her full lips. He struggled to stand, but she pushed him down again, lowering herself to straddle him, running her hands across the thick shoulders normally hidden by his uniform and feeling his firmness under her thighs.
Oh yes, he was a prize.
"How… how did you know?" He took a deep breath, fighting her lure, and she squeezed herself tighter around him. He groaned, and his head fell back, baring the long column of his throat to her lips. She smiled, knowing Ecko was watching, as he'd watched so many times before.
And for a while, at least, she did.
That was a pretty cool short story, very interesting.


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Healing power of music at Waikeria Prison
The harmonies of prisoner voices, accompanied by taonga puoro (traditional Māori musical instruments) at Te Ao Marama, the Māori Focus Unit at Waikeria Prison, are one of a number of tools offered to support the rehabilitation of prisoners.
Errol Baker, the Residential Manager at Waikeria Prison near Te Awamutu, is innovative in his approach to the rehabilitation and reintegration process of prisoners in the cluster of units he manages there.
The influences of his family's choir, along with the three-times-a-week practice routine while he was growing up, have instilled an appreciation for the discipline and motivating power of music.
"Singing alongside one another is a leveller," Errol says. "I say to gang members that it's is a good place to be if you want to do well. But if you want to be part of it, you have to co-operate. It doesn't just happen."
His love of music combines with what he refers to as the "remarkable knowledge and skill" of Hinewirangi Morgan, taonga puoro exponent, musician, poet and activist.
Hinewirangi has worked with prisoners in Waikeria Prison for about 24 years. In her taonga puoro classes, which run for 20 weeks, she combines making and playing traditional instruments with waiata and haka, and showcases the work through live performance.
Support of community networks
Community networks, including the local council, service organisations, schools and music groups, attend these events. In November 2011, Waikeria Prison celebrated its centenary. A group of up to 60 men performed to 200 guests within the prison complex.
Errol is often surprised to find that Māori men can be quite reserved. "It's powerful for them to stand on a stage and perform. It's definitely an 'I can do this' moment," he says.
Ongoing music initiatives include a guitar and ukulele programme, delivered to ten or twelve men at a time. Some have never played an instrument before. Now in its third year, the group is capable of presenting a monthly concert.
A recording facility, made available through Hinewirangi's networks, means that new music in both the taonga puoro and Māori therapeutic programmes can be recorded to CD.


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National Hockey League Commissioner Gary Bettman '74, left, discusses innovation, leadership and deal-making with CAA Sports co-head Michael Levine '93 at the Cornell ILR Sports Leadership Summit.
ILR sports summit draws hundreds in New York City
By Mary Catt |
Hundreds of ILR School graduates and other Cornellians are dedicating their skill and passion to lead professional sports forward.
They set the bar for pro leagues and teams, guide top media networks, represent many of the world's best athletes, improve fan experiences, advocate for worker rights and build mega-deals that define the industry.
More than 250 of these people – including some of the industry's most influential leaders – gathered Nov. 15 at the Grand Hyatt in New York City for the Cornell ILR Sports Leadership Summit.
Panelists addressed innovation, noting that radically changed fan preferences have caused industry leaders to embrace digital platforms that go far beyond the traditional TV viewership.
They discussed legalized sports gambling; the U.S Supreme Court ruled this year that states can authorize betting. It will flourish, benefiting both the industry and professional athletes, some said. The future of women's professional leagues, on the cusp of breaking into a bigger role in the industry, some said, was also discussed.
Millions of fans are participating and watching professional gamers in eSports competing in video game tournaments. This represents a huge change in how fans are engaging with sports, and has created a burgeoning revenue stream, according to a discussion led by Nyea Sturman '00, general counsel of the Orlando Magic.
James Pitaro '91, ESPN president and co-chair of Disney Media Networks, is interviewed about the future of the sports industry by Sarah Spain '02, espnW columnist and ESPN TV and radio personality. Their conversation opened the Cornell ILR Sports Leadership Summit.
Alums spoke of skills learned at Cornell that prepared them to be leaders in an industry that generates more than $70 billion annually in North America.
"I wouldn't be here without Big Red and ILR," said Gary Bettman '74, National Hockey League commissioner. "ILR teaches you about figuring things out. The training and learning is unbelievable."
Collaboration, a skill central to the ILR curriculum, has served him well, Bettman said: "You can't make a deal that works without it."
Mike Levine '93, co-head of CAA Sports – a division of Creative Artists Agency, which represents athletes, actors and others – urged Cornell ILR Sports Business Society students attending the summit to "cherish the time you have at Cornell. Realize how special it is … people you met at Cornell can be instrumental in your career."
Levine said he worked hard as a student and as a Cornell lacrosse player, which helped prepare him for a career in a sector where soft skills are essential. "Being nice has served me well. You can win by being a nice guy … the relationships are what make the deals in our industry work or not work."
Jimmy Pitaro '91, president of ESPN and co-chair of Disney Media Networks, was interviewed on the stage by Sarah Spain '02, espnW columnist and ESPN TV and Radio personality. Pitaro said he was working as a lawyer when he turned his passion for sports into a job. As a student and Big Red football player, he developed a strong work ethic and the ability to multitask. His advice to students? "Work hard and be nice to people."
Amani Tristan '19, who attended the summit, said she dreams of being a sports industry executive with a focus on outreach to youth. She said the summit affirmed her interest in the field.
"I've been passionate about sports for the longest time. A career in sports is perfect for me," Tristan said, pointing to her immersion in ILR's business and law-related courses, her experience as a Big Red track athlete and high school basketball player, and her internships with Major League Baseball.
ILR Interim Dean Alex Colvin said the summit was an example of the school's land-grant outreach mission. Connecting research and practice, the summit spoke to Cornell's impact on the sports industry, he said.
"Cornellians," Colvin said, "are truly at the epicenter of leadership and innovation in the world of sports."
Mary Catt is assistant director of communications at the ILR School.
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Popstars este o emisiune de televiziune concurs și un precursor al francizei Idol. Seria a fost difuzată pentru prima dată în 1999 în Noua Zeelandă, unde producătorul Jonathan Dowling a format trupa de fete TrueBliss. Deși Popstars a avut succes în majoritatea țărilor la începutul anilor 2000, emisiunile au început treptat să fie retrase de către operatorii de radio datorită audiențelor scăzute. Ultima țară în care Popstars s-a bucurat de succes - pe lângă celelalte emisiuni ca X Factor și Got Talent - a fost Germania.

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Pagina web oficială a Popstars Germania (în germană)
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We do not stay in the room...we do not lay with them until they fall asleep...we do not entertain discussion/arguing about what's happening, etc...we leave the room...with all the love in our hearts.
As new parents, we understood the important of a bedtime routine, and this post includes our best tips for how to have a smooth bath & bed routine - even with little ones!
Our children know the routine - Each evening, they know what to expect.
At this point, they are able to independently carry out a good portion of the routine without much help from us; and they love taking ownership and "being in charge" of the events of the evening.
Establishing this routine has definitely cut down on tantrums/meltdowns because there are no surprises. The key for us is starting the routine/getting everyone in bed before they are so exhausted that they fall apart. If we wait to long, we typically regret it. But when that happens, we grit our teeth, push through a shortened version of the routine and get everyone to their rooms as quickly as possible.
Our kiddos have a consistent bedtime that we try to stick pretty close to - It provides hubby and I with time to ourselves to relax or work on projects. If you are not taking this time together in the evenings, I would strongly recommend it. Remember, you were a couple before the kids came along and you need time to invest in each other - and little ones need their rest.
If you have a child that does not want to sleep until later in the evening, put them in their room...with books or quiet activities (not digital devices, etc. that only serve to provide added stimulation).
If needed, baby/toddler/kid proof their room to where they can not get out (We use these extra-tall baby gates.)...ignore the protests (as tough as that might be at first)...they will eventually get used to what is happening.
Don't forget - They are not in charge. You are the parent.
It is never too late to establish a good bedtime routine. If you have not had one in the past or if you feel you need to adjust yours to make it run more smoothly, it may be a little tricky [initially] to get everyone used to the new plan, but I promise you - it will eventually become the norm and you will love the benefits!
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I mentioned that following dinner, there is a clean-up time! We do this most every evening, and even little hands are involved in pitching in with the process!


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Aroniszydze Artemi (; ur.  w Konczkati w Gurii, zm. 22 kwietnia 1950 we Wrocławiu) – gruziński oficer kontraktowy w Wojsku Polskim, major.

Życiorys
Syn Michała i Niny z domu Cytlidze. Absolwent szkoły oficerskiej w Tyflisie. Po inwazji bolszewików na Gruzję w 1921 roku ewakuowany z kraju. Od roku 1922 w Polsce. Jako oficer kontraktowy służył w 63 pułku piechoty w Toruniu. W Centrum Wyszkolenia Piechoty w Rembertowie ukończył kurs unifikacyjny dla majorów.

Od 1935 roku był dowódcą II batalionu w 63 pp w Toruniu, którym dowodził także podczas wojny obronnej w 1939 roku. Uczestniczył w obronie Warszawy, gdzie dowodził baonem na Pododcinku "Zachód" (Wola). Odznaczony Orderem Virtuti Militari. Po kapitulacji Warszawy trafił do niemieckiej niewoli. Od połowy 1941 roku przebywał w karnym obozie pod Dreznem, gdzie osadzono go za odmowę wyjścia z oflagu.

Zwolniony z obozu w 1942 roku. Wrócił do Warszawy i jako Jan Pilecki wstąpił do Armii Krajowej. Pod koniec wojny został komendantem Inspektoratu AK Piotrków Trybunalski. Tam w marcu 1945 roku został aresztowany przez NKWD. Po torturach został przekazany łódzkiemu UBP, gdzie oczekiwał na wyrok śmierci "za działalność na szkodę Armii Czerwonej". Zwolniony na mocy amnestii w lipcu 1945 roku.

Ordery i odznaczenia

 Krzyż Srebrny Orderu Virtuti Militari
 Złoty Krzyż Zasługi (25 maja 1939)

Upamiętnienie
 22 marca 2020 r., uchwałą Rady m. st. Warszawy, rondu na skrzyżowaniu ul. Opaczewskiej i al. Bohaterów Września na warszawskich Szczęśliwicach nadano nazwę Ronda Artemiego Aroniszydzego.

Uwagi

Przypisy

Bibliografia
 "Gruzini w polskich szeregach" – focus.pl
 stankiewicze.com
 kaukaz.pl

Cudzoziemcy odznaczeni Krzyżem Srebrnym Orderu Virtuti Militari (władze RP na uchodźstwie)
Gruzińscy oficerowie kontraktowi WP
Inspektorzy Inspektoratów AK
Obrońcy Warszawy (1939)
Odznaczeni Złotym Krzyżem Zasługi (II Rzeczpospolita)
Oficerowie 41 Suwalskiego Pułku Piechoty
Oficerowie kontraktowi Wojska Polskiego w kampanii wrześniowej
Osoby skazane na karę śmierci w Polsce w ramach represji stalinowskich
Urodzeni w 1891
Zmarli w 1950


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Q: MySQL str_to_date not converting dates properly I've got the following SQL (using MySQL 5.6.25 Community) to create a new table for banking information, and then load it from a CSV file; however, when I do, the "posted_date" field is set to NULL:
CREATE TABLE
IF NOT EXISTS account
(id INT PRIMARY KEY AUTO_INCREMENT,
post_date DATE,
reference_num DECIMAL(24,0),
payee TEXT,
address TEXT,
amount DECIMAL(30,2));

LOAD DATA LOCAL
INFILE '/Users/tkessler/Data/banking.csv'
INTO TABLE account
FIELDS TERMINATED BY ','
LINES TERMINATED BY '\n'
(post_date, reference_num, payee, address, amount)
SET
    post_date = str_to_date(post_date, '%m/%d/%Y'),
    reference_num = cast(substring(reference_num,1,char_length(reference_num)) as DECIMAL(24,0)),
    payee = substring(payee, 2, char_length(payee)-2),
    address = substring(address,2,char_length(address)-2),
    amount = cast(substring(amount,1,char_length(amount)-2) as DECIMAL(30,2));

A few example lines of the data are the following:
04/15/2015,24393985105217960500072,"Company 1","Sacramento CA",-68.25
04/14/2015,24493985103247937700049,"Company 2","San Francisco CA",-10.00
04/14/2015,24592165103050851117121,"Company 3","Web Order",-24.99
04/13/2015,24792165102060610562563,"Company 4","Sacramento CA",-3.58
04/13/2015,24826385102370499124382,"Company 5","Sacramento CA",-29.81

When I run the SQL, I get the post_date set to NULL, but if I change the post_date data type to "text" then it does display a properly formatted date string from the str_to_date() function (e.g., '2015-04-15' from the first example data line here).
The kicker then is that if I use a static date string like '01/21/2000' instead of the 'post_date' variable in the str_to_date() function, along with the post_date data type being 'date,' then it works no problem and all imported entries get '2000-01-21' in the post_date field (formatted as the desired date data type).
I'm puzzled here, because a static date string converts and is implemented properly, but even though the dynamic date variable appears to convert to a properly formatted date entry by way of the str_to_date() function, MySQL is not recognizing it as a date, and is passing in NULL.
I've tried using the substring() function to remove any possible invisible leading or trailing characters from the date string being converted, but nothing is working. As far as I can tell, the input date is just basic text in the same format as the static date string, with nothing special to it that could be causing this problem.

A: If you want to postprocess a field, you should use a temporary variable, like this:
LOAD DATA LOCAL
INFILE '/Users/tkessler/Data/banking.csv'
INTO TABLE account
FIELDS TERMINATED BY ','
LINES TERMINATED BY '\n'
(@post_date, reference_num, payee, address, amount)
SET
    post_date = str_to_date(@post_date, '%m/%d/%Y'),

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Dr. Jennifer Walden began a career as a plastic surgeon after she graduated from the University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston, and she has been practicing since 2011. Her specialty is plastic surgery, and she performs several types. These include rhinoplasty, blepharoplasty, liposuction and breast augmentation.
Dr. Walden is unusual in her field because she is one of the 851 female, board-certified plastic surgeons out of a total of 8,100! The number one organization of board-certified plastic surgeons is the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, and it only has 180 of the 851 female plastic surgeons mentioned above; Dr. Walden is one of them. Since Dr. Walden is only one of 12 board-certified plastic surgeons in the state of Texas, she is very rare in this industry.
Dr. Jennifer Walden graduated with honors from the University of Texas at Austin with a Bachelor of Arts in Biology. She also graduated with the highest honors from the University of Texas Medical Branch four years later and was the class salutatorian.
In addition to being a guest lecturer on several occasions, she has also made contributions to several journals and textbooks. She has received several awards, including the Herman Barnett Memorial Award, the Merck Manual Award and the Mavis P. Kelsey Excellence in Medicine Award. She is a member of the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, the American Society of Plastic Surgeons and the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery.
Dr. Walden is currently on several committees, including the Candidate Liaison Committee, the Women's Health Advocacy Committee, the New Member Committee and the Public Education Committee.
Dr. Walden is currently the owner of Skintology NY in the New York City area. She is also the owner and medical director of Jennifer L. Walden, M.D. & Walden Cosmetic Surgery and Laser Center.


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Pierre-Julien-Léonidas Bissonnette (February 25, 1861 – May 11, 1914) was a physician and political figure in Quebec. He represented Montcalm in the Legislative Assembly of Quebec from 1897 to 1908 as a Liberal.

He was born in La Prairie, Canada East, the son of Pierre Bissonnette and Esther Gélineau. He was educated at the Victoria medical school in Montreal, qualified as a physician in 1887 and set up practice in Saint-Esprit. In 1889, he married Juliette Lamarche. He was governor of the Quebec College of Physicians and Surgeons. Bissonnette served twelves years as a member of the provincial board of hygiene. He was defeated when he ran for reelection in 1908. Bissonnette was registrar for Montcalm County from 1908 to 1914. He died at Saint-Esprit at the age of 53.

His son Bernard also served in the Quebec assembly.

References

Quebec Liberal Party MNAs
People from La Prairie, Quebec
1861 births
1914 deaths


Everyday we learn new things – to disagree with that is a lie. From the age of one day old right through to seventy or eighty years old, we are always filling our brains to the brim with new and exciting information and techniques. This can help us understand the world around us, our history, where we come from and even where we are going. There's nothing wrong with learning, in any capacity at all – and you're never, ever too old. If another statement is false – it is the statement that you are too old to learn. Not wanting to learn is something else entirely? That's another thing. Halting your growth learning and development at any stage of your life is always going to be a bad idea. In fact, you should actively encourage yourself to learn as much as possible throughout your life.
Thankfully, there is nothing that will force us to stop learning. There are always going to be new things to understand about the world. There are always going to be new skills to learn and new techniques and working practices to use. The smartest, brightest and most successful people on the planet never stop reading – for example. These type of people know that they need to always be on the ball when it comes to growth and learning if they want to continue or become successful.
Reading isn't the only way to gain knowledge. In fact, without comprehension skills, you'll fail to take anything on board. You cannot just sit and take in information; you have to think about it, challenge it, break it down and bring it in. It's why a lot of people don't agree with 'chalkboard learning' – but that's also because there are different learning styles. There are those who learn from audial means, and others who need to perform actions to learn. While reading is great, you can learn from other means – podcasts, courses, education through degrees like a no GMAT MBA program, there are plenty of ways to keep learning throughout your life. Even through your mistakes, which present a great opportunity for learning!
Learning isn't just for our careers, or even business – it's about living life to the fullest and being the best that we can be. It's about being on the lookout for improvement constantly. It's about investing in yourself and becoming the best. If you're not on the lookout for opportunities to learn, grow and develop – you are making a big mistake and you might want to have second thoughts about your approach. If you want a fulfilled life, start learning. If you want more from your career, consider developing yourself. If you don't, you might find that your regrets stack up – no matter your dreams or role in life.
Learning can help you better yourself, for the better of everyone – be it your family, or your business. There are no excuses for cutting down on our learning, and we need to be better than that, so we can get the best from our present and future abilities.


After voters approved $17 million in road improvements in a bond, the city of Wichita Falls is moving forward with one of three parts of the plan.
After voters approved $17 million toward road improvements in a bond last May, the city of Wichita Falls is moving forward with one of three parts of the plan.
Requests for proposal for construction services on a $6.3 million asphalt rehabilitation project were announced earlier in January, and potential bidders were invited to meet with city staff Monday to review details of the work.
This is the first of three specified projects stemming from the approved bond funds.
The street improvements measure was the only one of seven measures proposed that passed in the bond election.
The work is expected to take about 240 working days and includes streets in various parts of town.
The street work would include site preparation, removal and replacement of curbs and gutters, base repair in some areas, milling, striping and painting of crosswalks, arrows, and other road signage.
Public Works Director Russell Schreiber said a project to widen and improve a section of Taft Boulevard will not be bid until late in 2019.
A project to extend Maplewood Avenue through to McNiel Avenue is waiting for action from an apartment complex owner on the street, who is a partner in the venture.
The owner of The Reserves at Maplewood agreed to fund a portion of the roadwork if a proposed expansion of the complex was awarded state-level tax credits.
The project was approved for the credits and the city said they are just waiting for the pieces to fall into place.
"We are really on their timetable for now as we would like for them to complete their work first before we go in and widen the street," Schreiber said.
The city still has some work, he said, to finish up acquisition of right of way on some parcels of property in this area.
The extension would connect Maplewood from Lawrence to McNiel Avenue.
A second street department project was bid this week for $400,000-worth of seal coat projects.
This job is expected to take about 90 working days.
The seal-coat work involves a process where existing road is coated with single layer of asphalt material and then topped with precoated aggregate, such as processed stone or steel slag.
Seal coat is a less expensive process than full mill and overlap of a road and is used on roads that do not require full repair.
Bids must be in by Feb. 2, 2019.
Once all bids are received on these two projects, city council will review the choices and make a final decision in a future city council session.
In this file photo, City of Wichita Falls employee Jesse Harris uses a heavy roller to pack down asphalt into a pothole on Scott Avenue. The city recently announced requests for proposal on two major street rehabilitation projects including asphalt improvements and seal coat projects.


A turning point for nursing recruitment?
A recent survey of community nurses highlights growing abuse and assaults from patients. But can making them aware of the overwhelming amount of support from the wider general public, be just the boost they need keep them in the job?
In June the Royal College of Nursing (RCN) published a survey of community nurses that showed that almost 50% had been subjected to abuse during the previous two years. In more than 11% of cases, that abuse was physical as well as verbal.
The nationwide shortage of nurses has been widely reported in recent years. And despite budget restraints proving a challenge, it's tempting to make a link between such negative views of the profession and the difficulties NHS trusts are facing in recruiting qualified nursing staff, particularly for frontline services such as community mental health teams.
So how are organisations attracting nurses?
Several other NHS trusts have also launched major nursing recruitment initiatives. For example, in May Wirral University Teaching Hospital announced it was investing £1 million in recruiting registered nurses. And Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust has been holding open days as part of its nursing recruitment drive.
Health Education England (HEE) has been increasing the number of available nursing training places. However, this will not have an effect on the workforce until at least 2017. Until then the focus will mainly be on attracting qualified nurses who have left the profession to update their skills and return to nursing. In September 2014 HEE announced a £4.7 million investment into training resources over the next three years as part of a major national Come Back campaign.
Public support for nurses remains strong. A pre-election Ipsos Mori poll commissioned by the RCN showed that 88% of British adults surveyed agreed that we need many more nurses in hospitals to deliver safe care. As part of the move towards seven-day working, Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt has announced plans to recruit 5,000 additional primary care staff for GP practices, including district nurses. Hopefully, one of the next key areas of focus for the government will be hospital nursing, ensuring that this vital section of the healthcare workforce gets the right levels of support and training opportunities.


I vividly remember the first time I had a conversation with a Jehovah's Witness about the Cross. I was in my second year of Bible College and had only been a Christian for a little longer than two years. I already had a heart for Jehovah's Witnesses, but didn't know much about them.
Becky, my mother and myself were out eating at a "Happy Joe's Pizza" in Dubuque, IA when a big group of people came into the restaurant. They were dressed up and looked as if they had just come from a formal meeting. I don't know how I knew, but I knew they were Jehovah's Witnesses. I kept an eye on them and they ended up sitting right behind us. The group was so large that they had to place a number of tables together so they could all sit together.
We finished our meal, put on our jackets and were in the process of leaving when I couldn't stand it any longer. I just had to say something. I turned around in my seat and asked if they were celebrating something special since they were all dressed up. The older gentleman I was speaking with mentioned that they were Jehovah's Witnesses and had just left a meeting at their Kingdom Hall. Being much bolder then than I am now (if you can believe that), I started asking doctrinal questions about the Deity of Christ. The JW ignored my questions and focused on my jacket. I was wearing a bleached out blue jean jacket that has a number of Christian buttons, pins and various other items on it. It also has a number of crosses pinned in different places.
This older gentleman was irritated at how many crosses I had on and blurted out, "Are you proud of all of those crosses?" I was confused at what he was getting at, but confidently replied, "Of course I am." He then asked me a question that I never expected.
"If your brother was killed with a shotgun, would you hang a shotgun around your neck?" I will never forget what happened next. I didn't even think about an answer. I just opened my mouth and God fell out. "I would if he died for my sins." The JW was stunned and looked as if someone had just punched him in the face. His whole table was eerily silent. I took it as an opportunity to preach the gospel. I focused on the Deity of Christ while the JW sat there with his mouth open.
Even if the origins of the cross are pagan, that is no reason to think that pagan Romans would hesitate to crucify Jesus on a cross. The question that should be asked is, "Does the Scripture support a death on a cross or death on an upright stake?
John 20:25 states, "So the other disciples were saying to him, "We have seen the Lord!" But he said to them, "Unless I see in His hands the imprint of the nails, and put my finger into the place of the nails, and put my hand into His side, I will not believe." Notice that Thomas mentions that there are "nails" and not a single nail that was placed into the hands of Jesus. The Watchtower always portrays Jesus with one nail in His hands. If His hands were above His head, there would be no reason to use two nails.
Matthew 27:37 "And above His head they put up the charge against Him which read, "THIS IS JESUS THE KING OF THE JEWS." If Jesus had His hands above His head, wouldn't the sign be above His hands and not His head?
John 21:18-19 "Truly, truly, I say to you, when you were younger, you used to gird yourself and walk wherever you wished; but when you grow old, you will stretch out your hands and someone else will gird you, and bring you where you do not wish to go." Now this He said, signifying by what kind of death he would glorify God. And when He had spoken this, He said to him, "Follow Me!" Jesus prophesies that Peter will die and even reveals by what means. The inspired narrative in verse nineteen points this out. What did Jesus say about Peter's hands? They were going to be stretched out, not up. By traditional accounts, Peter was crucified on a cross up-side-down.
In spite of the evidence above, many former Jehovah's Witnesses still have uneasy feelings about the cross. They may understand that Jesus did indeed die on a cross, but may still have trouble wearing one and accepting it as a legitimate part of Christian worship. Looking at a couple of passages in the scripture may help ease these feelings.
1st Corinthians 1:17-18– For Christ did not send me to baptize, but to preach the gospel, not in cleverness of speech, so that the cross of Christ would not be made void. For the word of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God.
The word of the cross is equated with the gospel. God uses foolish things of this world to show His power. Isn't it just like God to take a pagan symbol and turn it into the power of God for our salvation?
Galatians 6:14– But may it never be that I would boast, except in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, through which the world has been crucified to me and I to the world.
The apostle Paul, inspired by the Holy Spirit, boasts in the cross. If the cross is something to be abhorred, why is Paul bragging about it? This is hardly acceptable if we are to avoid it. The fact of the matter is, it is a symbol of our salvation. Wedding rings are a symbol of our love, faithfulness, and the unique relationship we have with our spouses. Christians worship the cross no more than they worship the bands on their ring fingers.
One final use of symbolism may be useful in having a proper view of the cross. Think about the two beams of wood that make up a cross. One is vertical and the other is horizontal. God chose the cross to bridge the gap between Himself and Mankind. It is through what Christ accomplished for us on the cross that allows us to have proper relationships with God and our fellow man. One relationship is horizontal, the other is vertical.


This user is a middle school math teacher in Louisiana.
Very useful for demonstrating practical application of proportions.
Though this Gizmo is designed for the elementary grades, there are a number ... (more) of useful applications for it on the middle school level.


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Six counties win grants from state for cooperative work
Six counties — Eaton, Mecosta, Oakland, Oceana, Ottawa and St. Clair — are among local governments landing funds via the "Competitive Grant Assistance Program" for work they are doing on "mergers, consolidations, interlocal agreements and cooperative efforts," the Treasury Department announced Tuesday.
All together, the six counties will receive about $4.5 million.
Oakland will receive the lion's share of that sum, $3.8 million for "collaboration by three counties to form the Great Lakes Water Authority" to fix and upgrade the Detroit water system.
The amounts and purposes for the other awards are:
Eaton, $10,0001, for collaboration by area communities to determine the feasibility of shared recycling services.
Mecosta, $601,641, for consolidation of morgue services with Newaygo County.
Oceana, $13,750, for collaboration by area communities to determine the feasibility of shared fire services.
Ottawa, $31,588, for consolidation of the Ottawa County Sheriff's Office with the Village of Spring Lake/City of Ferrysburg Police Department.
St. Clair, $10,500, for collaboration with Sanilac County to determine the feasibility of shared public health services.
For more information on the program, visit its official Web page.
State needs citizens for 200-plus state panels, boards
The Michigan Cherry Commission is just one of the more than 200 panels and boards of the State of Michigan.
The State of Michigan has more than 200 panels and boards that advise and help lead efforts ranging from accountancy and architecture to soybeans and historic preservation.
With so many initiatives, it's no surprise then that the state always is on the hunt for able, civic-minded individuals to serve. The governor's Appointments Division maintains a handy website with an application link for interested citizens.
In the online application form, you may select up to three panels of interest, and the application process will require a resume and basic background information.
Help Michigan and apply today.
Relatively flat: A tale of Michigan roads and tires
October 14, 2014 Legislative, Uncategorized
The conventional wisdom in political circles is that a significant increase in transportation funding will be a heavy lift in the upcoming "lame duck" session of the Legislature after the November elections. That CW might explain why, in the words of this slide in August from the House Fiscal Agency, transportation funding has been "relatively flat" since the late 1990s. Meanwhile … "The average Michigander pays $357 annually in unnecessary repairs to their vehicles due to poor roads." MAC's position: An additional penny on the state sales tax, dedicated to transportation, is the best way to improve roads.
Comment period on Clean Water Act extended to Nov. 14
October 7, 2014 Legislative, Uncategorized
In the October edition of Michigan Counties, the "Ask the Expert" feature focused on the definition of "Waters of the United States" and how it is important for counties to give their views during the comment period on the federal Clean Water Act by Oct. 20, 2014.
Good news. As just reported here by the National Association of Counties, the Environmental Protection Agency and the Army Corps of Engineers have agreed to extend the comment period to Nov. 14, 2014.


Now is the winter of our freezing garage made summer by a warm workshop! It's lovely and there's more. I have bought a 50 year old Alsager wheel just like my old one at college. Just like rediscovering an old friend and picking up where you left off all those years ago.
(Poor old duffer's getting sentimental again). These are some of the first fruits from wheel and workshop.


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namespace debug = __gnu_debug;
template class debug::basic_string<int, std::char_traits<int>,
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