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Story Tools While food production is one of the nation's most vital industries, it is one of the most neglected when it comes to safety. For years now, food safety has been left to a hodgepodge system split between the U.S. Department of Agriculture ...

FDA neglects food safety - St. Petersburg Times

Vibrations from hand-held instruments don't have to be as blatant as a jackhammer's bone-shaking, ear-jarring punch to be dangerous. A report scheduled to be delivered April 19 at the Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology ...

BIOLOGY: Bad vibrations: Even subtle shaking from tools can damage ... - North County Times

President Obama's first 100 days have seen an enormous amount of activity on national security - travel by the President, his Cabinet and envoys, gestures intended to signal a change in the US's approach to the world, and substantive reforms to ...

100 Days, 100 Foreign Policy Achievements - Huffingtonpost.com

The National Library week "Food for Fines" program was successful in gathering food for the local food bank. Patrons donated non-perishable items in exchange for eliminating library fines. All the donations are appreciated. Calling All Knitters meets ...

Area public libraries - Elkhart Truth

Story Tools While on a Safety Harbor sidewalk, Andrew Hall was hit by a driver who may have been drinking. Hall may never walk again. Loading Video... SAFETY HARBOR — Andrew Scott Hall was determined to walk on his own despite the cerebral palsy ...

Speeding car rips away life work of Safety Harbor man - St. Petersburg Times

With so many people unemployed in our state, some are making ends meet by advertising for odd jobs online. Look on any networking site and you’ll see a ton of offers for construction work, handymen, haircuts, manicures and more. Many of the people ...

Use Caution When Hiring Workers Found Online - KIRO-TV

Australian construction workers will down tools for one minute on Tuesday to remember workmates who have been killed on the job. The action marks International Day of Mourning for lives lost in Australia's construction industry. The constructions ...

Killed construction workers remembered - ninemsn

Kalamazoo Gazette File Photo Detroit could look at Western Michigan safety Louis Delmas, left, in the second round. ALLEN PARK -- If the Detroit Lions are going to take a legitimate step toward being a good defensive team in the NFL someday, they ...

Lions still in need of game-changing safety - MLive.com

Obama has nominated Mothers Against Drunk Driving CEO Chuck Hurley to head up the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Hurley is a lifelong anti-alcohol activist. MADD’s top priority during his stint as CEO was to get states to pass a ...

Obama Picks MADD CEO To Head up Federal Highway Safety Agency - Reason.com

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama said Monday that the threat of spreading swine flu infections is a cause for concern but "not a cause for alarm" as the United States began border monitoring to contain the illness. The U.S. has declared a ...

Resolved Question: having photo taken at work.?

hi all. whilst working a group of people from a tool supplier started filming staff working on site.management had only informed staff 1 hour before work begun and did not ask for consent to have staff filmed. the work was outside and in a safety critical environment. i felt uncomfortable with the filming (moving and still cameras) and i made this clear to one of the people filming.also i felt my safety was at risk as i was always looking around to see where the camera was instead of concentrating on my work. my concerns are how will my image be used and will it be shared by other companies.i did not give my consent and do not wish my image to be used. i feel my privacy and right to work unhindered as been violated. can anyone advise if i have the right to ask for all video and photographs,storage equipment (memory disks,disks etc) to be handed over to me for distruction. also what action could i take to make sure i am not put in this position again. uk based answers if possible please. thank you. more

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Section 1 and 2 1) Islam- Manmade, one god, equal Christianity - Jesus, one god, equal Judaism- Abraham, one god, equal 2) Monotheism- Government- the governing body of persons in a state, community. Ten Commandments- The ten injunctions given by God to Moses on Mount Sinai, serving as the basis of Mosaic Law. Common Law- the system of law originating in England, as distinct from the civil or Roman law and the canon or ecclesiastical law. Natural Law- a principle or body of laws considered as derived from nature. Monarchy- a state or nation in which the supreme power is actually Constitutional Monarchy- Democracy- a state of society characterized by formal equality of rights and privileges. Direct democracy- a form of democracy in which the people as a whole make direct decisions, rather than have those decisions made for them by elected representatives Republic- any body of persons viewed as a commonwealth. Renaissances- the forms and treatments in art used during this period. Reformation- Chapter 6 and 7 Revolution- an overthrow or repudiation and the thorough replacement of an established government. American Revolution- the war between Great Britain and its American colonies, 1775-83, by which the colonies won their independence. French Revolution- the revolution that began in 1789, overthrew the absolute monarchy of the Bourbons and the system of aristocratic privileges, and ended with Napoleon's overthrow of the Directory and seizure of power in 1799. Chapter 9 Industrial Revolution- the totality of the changes in economic and social organization that began about 1760 in England and later in other countries, characterized chiefly by the replacement of hand tools with power-driven machines, as the power loom and the steam engine, and by the concentration of industry in large establishments. Urbanization- to make or cause to become urban, as a locality. Adam Smith- Scottish economist. Capitalism- an economic system in which investment in and ownership of the means of production, distribution, and exchange of wealth is made and maintained chiefly by private individuals or corporations, esp. as contrasted to cooperatively or state-owned means of wealth. Karl Marx- German philosopher, economist, and revolutionary. With the help and support of Friedrich Engels he wrote. Socialism- a theory or system of social organization that advocates the vesting of the ownership and control of the means of production and distribution, of capital, land Communism- a theory or system of social organization based on the holding of all property in common, actual ownership being ascribed to the community as a whole or to the state Unions- The act of uniting or the state of being united. Chapter 11 and 12 Imperialism- Social Darwinism- Racism- Colonialism- Paternalism- Assimilation- Annexation- Sphere of Influence- Chapter 13 Schaeffer Plan: Trench Warfare: Treaty of Brest-Litovsk: Fourteen Points: Treaty of Versailles: National- Imperialism- Militarism- Triple Alliance- Triple Entente- Allied- Powers- Central power- Lost Generation- Chapter 14 and 15 Great Purge: Great Depression: Munich Conference: Provisional Government- Totalitarianism- Command Economy- Collective Farm- Coalition Government- Fascism- Nazism- Appeasement- Isolationism- Chapter 16 Nationalism- Militarism- Nonaggression pact- Axis Power- Blitzkrieg- Holocaust- Ghettos- Genocide- the deliberate and systematic extermination of a national, racial, political, or cultural group. Final solution- the Nazi program of annihilating the Jews of Europe during the Third Reich. Kamikaze- a person or thing that behaves in a wildly reckless or destructive manner. Demilitarization- Chapter 14 and 17 Yalta Conference: Korean War: Bay of pigs: Cuban missile crisis: Uprisings in Easter Europe: Great leap forward- When china followed Russia to imperilisam. Cultural Revolution- a radical sociopolitical movement in China c1966–71, led by Mao Zedong and characterized by military rule, terrorism, purges, restructuring of the educational system, Red Guard- a member of a Chinese Communist youth movement in the late 1960s, committed to the militant support of Mao Zedong. Iron Curtain- a impenetrable barrier to communication or information, esp. as imposed by rigid censorship and secrecy. Cold War- a continuing state of resentful antagonism between two parties short of open hostility or violence. Marshall Plan- any comprehensive program for federally supported economic assistance, as for urban renewal. Containment- an act or policy of restricting the territorial growth or ideological influence of another, esp. a hostile nation. Brinkmanship- the technique or practice of maneuvering a dangerous situation to the limits of tolerance or safety i more

Voting Question: If artefacts for a safety-critical computerized system are developed, and there is a chain of custody of those?

artefacts, would there need to be a chain of custody of test tools and other artefacts which were helpful in developing the handed-over artefacts ? If the "specification" document is part of the handover, is there also a handover of other documents which were helpful in making sense of the "specification" ? more

Resolved Question: He only gets things done when I scream and yell, why?

So My fiancee and I are having our first child whom is due in 3 weeks!!! We have been together for 5 years now and he is EXACTLY the same as when I first met him. Not going to school, living like a slob, not wanting a better job because he is comfortable in the low paying one he has, thinking of himself and always putting himself first. Spending money on himself we do not have, he has gotten better about it but he still spends more money than we truly have on silly things like a $4 coffee everyday. It adds up to nearly $120 a month of coffee alone which is diapers and bills and food we could buy. Things are and have been changing, we must prioritize money and keep up on chores and cleaning. We both just turned 24 less than 3 weeks ago so we both still have growing up to do. All the changes have been much easier for me than my fiancee and no matter what I do or say or how hard I try he just does not get it!!! We argue about the same things over and over and he always says he will do it and he will change. And with me keeping on his case he does do it or change but only temporarily. As soon as I lay off him and cut him slack he takes advantage of it and goes right back to square one. -Simple things like he does not wipe his hair off the counter after he shaves. - He will just take his dirty clothes off and throw them right on the floor for me to clean up or yell at him till he picks it up 3 days later. -If he spills food or drink on the counter or floor he just leaves it there to stain and dry instead of doing what a normal person would do and wipe it up. And not putting dishes in the sink and leaving them to rot and mold all over the house. -He goes mountain biking and will drag his muddy bike, pack, clothes and shoes into the house on the carpet and throw his muddy stuff on the sofa which now has stains covered by a sheet. -He does not wash his hands after taking a dump. My 5 year old cousin washes his hands any time he uses the bathroom, my fiancee will not even wash his hands after he takes a dump!!! -He leaves small bolts and nuts and little tools and junk all over the house which is not acceptable now that we have a child who will put those things in his mouth and choke!!! -He will blow his nose and toss the tissue on the ground or table and eat food and toss the trash on the floor even with a trash can 3 feet away. That is not normal or acceptable behaviour, the floor is not a trash can! -He does not brush his teeth and has horrible hygene. Which has improved but is still not where it should be. We actually have rats because I can not keep up with his constant crumb making, spilling of food, leaving of trash etc... I lived alone for 2 years before living with him and not once in my life have I ever had rats, mice, roaches or any pest problem until he moved in with me. He is not a child but needs to be treated like one or nothing gets done. And I HATE having to be a nag and always get on his case to get simple things done. I wish he would just know they need to get done and just take responsibility. The worse part is that unless I scream, nag, yell and be a serious b*itch he will not do it, he will ignore me and brush it off saying he will do it when he feels like it, which ends up being never and I end up doing it for him. The only things that works is me yelling at him and threatening him with me leaving. It is rediculous. I could tolerate some of the mess and things before but I do not want his bad filthy habbits rubbing off on our son and my priority in going to be caring for the baby and the babies safety and health... not following him around making sure he does simple things. I LOVE my fiancee more than words could even say. That is why I have put up with this. But things have changed now that there is a baby involved his behaviour MUST change and I don't know how to get him to do it or realize. We are parents now, and role models. I just can not have the baby in this situation and I will leave him if things don't change. How can I get through to him??? I love him and want to be with him so I want to work this out. I have talked to him over and over but have not gotten through to him. Help!!! more

Resolved Question: can someone please help me edit my resume!?

NAME ADDRESS PH EMAIL QUALIFICATIONS •Dependable, hard-working individual who strides to do the best. •Proficient with hand and power tools to include banders, air compressors, and saws. •Solid communication skills that is essential to a safe, efficient job site. Possess high school diploma, valid license with excellent driving record, reliable vehicle, and ability to carry heavy objects. •WHIMIS •Worked in many environments where safety is the most important aspect. EDUCATION Bachelor of BusinessThompson Rivers UniversitySep 2008 – Present High School DiplomaHouston Secondary SchoolSep 2003 – Jun 2008 WORK EXPERIENCE Cleanup LabourerCanforApr 2006 – Jan 2007; Jul 2007 – Aug 2008 •Familiar with many of the environments/machines in the sawmill, planner, energy plant and merches. •Shoveled •Drove truck •Swept Cleanup/StockSuperValuJan 2006 – Apr 2006 •Stock shelves •Bag groceries •Caring for produce •Clean meatroom •Garbage VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE Computer TutorHouston Senior CentreJun 2006 •Helped the old people with computer basics such as email, Internet browsing, word-processing. GraduationHouston Secondary SchoolAnnually 2004 – 2007 •Created the art, decorated and prepared the gym. PromHouston Secondary SchoolAnnually 2004 – 2007 •Created the art, decorated and prepared the gym. Terry Fox RunHouston Secondary SchoolAnnually 2004 – 2007 REFERENCES NAME NAME NAME more

Resolved Question: Please help Drug and Alcohol Test!?

10. Two parallel white lines indicate: A. A crosswalk B. Indicates the time limit for a parking space C. Marks a non-crossable point in the road 11. The active ingredient in marijuana is A. THC B. PCP C. Angel Dust 12. There are about _________ drivers in the United States A. 200 Million B. 250 Million C. 194 Million 13. What is dependence A. When a person stops using drugs and experiences withdrawals B. When a person needs help from another person C. None of the Above 14. Bad weather means you will have A. Increased stopping distance B. Greater chance of getting a citation C. Less traffic on the highway 15. Your ability to drive is affected: A. When you reach a 0.08 B.A.C. B. After you have three drinks within one hour. C. After your first drink. 16. One drink means A. shot of 80 proof alcohol B. one beer C. Either of the above 17. The Cerebral Cortex is the highest portion of the brain A. True B. False 18. Drug or alcohol addiction is a lifelong illness A. True B. False 19. At 60 m.p.h., the force of your car impacting a surface is ______ times as great as 30 m.p.h. A. Two B. Four C. Six 20. Ethanol is A. A mood altering drug B. Stimulant C. Narcotic 21. Getting cited for speeding more than 16 m.p.h. over the speed limit will result in ____ points on your license. A. Two B. Three C. Four 22. In a crash test using dummies without seat belts, at 25 MPH, the dummy had half its head taken off by the rear view mirror A. True B. False 23. The trickiest and most difficult lighting exists at what time? A. In the morning. B. Mid-afternoon. C. Dusk. 24. If you accrue more than 18 points on your license within 18 months, you will lose your license for 90 days. A. True B. False 25. If you are found guilty of speeding and causing a collision, you will receive _____ points on your license. A. Four B. Six C. Eight or Twelve 26. If you hit a car from behind you are usually legally at fault A. True B. False 27. The best tool to extinguish a small gasoline or diesel fire is a portable fire extinguisher. A. True B. False 28. What does cross addiction and cross dependence mean A. You can become addicted to drugs in different class even if you never use them B. You can become addicted to drugs in the same class even if you never use them C. You become addicted to all types of drugs 29. Driving a car is similar to: A. Riding a bicycle B. A loaded weapon C. Riding a motorcycle 30. When you are turning left, you must yield the right of way to oncoming traffic. A. True B. False 31. You may be cited for driving at the posted speed limit. A. Never B. If the posted speed is not safe at that time. C. Only if you are driving a special vehicle like a truck. 32. Which is not a hallucinogen A. Mescaline B. PCP C. Heroin 33. In a serious collision there is a ____ chance of your car catching on fire. A. 0% B. .04% C. Greater Than 50% 34. In the Cerebral Cortex alcohol A. Stimulates the behavioral center B. Increases the processing of information C. Inhibits the thought process 35. In a collision where there is severe injury or death A. You may refuse a sobriety test B. You may be forced to submit your blood against your will C. You will be assigned an additional 4 points on your driving record 36. Your driving may be impaired by: A. Emotions B. Alcohol and other drugs C. All of the above 37. White lines are always solid, never broken. A. True B. False 38. For saving lives, what is the most important safety feature on a car? A. Air bag B. Safety Belt C. Anti-lock brakes 39. A parking brake system is not required if your service brakes are fully functional. A. True B. False 40. If your accelerator pedal gets stuck, what should you not do? A. Reach down and pull the accelerator with your hands B. Apply your brakes C. Flash your lights to warn others more

Resolved Question: safety dental makes at his office for his/her client?

hello My brother asked me why is the Steps the Dental office do to keep safety for thier Client . . like he wahes his hand , clean his tools , clean his office ... i need all the stuff he does to keep his office safe for client when he comes to fill his tooth or remove it or for any reason .. and please help me to with wht he doese to keep safe for a cleint needs to remove one of his teeth .. this for my brother he asked me but i dont have good answer for him. more

Resolved Question: Other than a Kart, safety, equipment, and basic hand tools what do I need to get involved it karting on dirt?

Resolved Question: What is an O&M (maintenance) Specialist (III 540) (i.e. at "Johnson Controls" Company?

I saw this job listing, and i may be qualified and want to apply, but my extensive web search and the actual job listing Still leaves me wondering: Doing maintenance on what ?? Copied info from job listing: PRINCIPLE DUTIES: Performs a variety of service work in one or more specialized building systems such as mechanical, electrical / electronic, hydraulics, carpentry, or machine servicing, etc. Provides direction and training to less experienced O&M Specialists. Plans, selects, and lays out required materials for service and repair work. Works from drawings, schematics, blueprints, job layouts or verbal instructions and operates a variety of tools and machines incidental to operations. Requisitions new supplies and equipment. Performs all work in accordance with established safety procedures. Complies with all company policies and procedures and adhere to company standards. Perform other duties as required. Completion of a two year technical degree or equivalent plus two years experience as an O&M Maintenance Specialist II or completion of an apprenticeship program. State Journeyman's license or equivalent, including five or more years experience in operations and maintenance. Requires in-depth knowledge of various maintenance fundamentals sufficient to deal with service and repairs. Must be physically able to perform basic maintenance tasks to the highest caliber, which includes ability to: climb ladders, work in confined spaces, lift heavy objects weighing up to 50 lbs., etc. Must be able to work varying shifts, weekends and holidays as needed. May be required to use a variety of hand and power tools or forklift. May be required to possess a valid driver's license. Must be a team player committed to working in a quality environment. more

Resolved Question: help with editing my essay?

its on cell phone use advantages. my teacher edited it all but stopped correcting at a certain point. and i need the best grade possible on this essay. Please help me! =] Thinking about the statement driving drunk is just as dangerous as driving with a cell phone is inaccurate. If someone were to be driving drunk, they are 100% distracted 100% of the time. Where as driving with a cell phone, someone will be minimally distracted for a short period of time. Once their phone call is over, they are completely focused on driving again. Driving drunk cannot say the same thing. A study that was done at the University of North Carolina (2001) “found that cell-phone use was responsible for only 1.5% of distracted driving accidents,” (as cited in Weinstein, 2002, para. 13). It was also stated by Weinstein that playing with the radio, interacting with other passengers and outdoor events are more likely to cause accidents than using a cell phone while operating a car. Moore and Moore (2001) stated that, “drivers must use common sense and sound judgment when operating a motor vehicle” (para. 36). If drivers judge when it is a good time to use their cell phones in a car, why should they be banned in cars? Without cell phones in cars, some people would start to get lonely on long trips, help would not respond as rapidly as they could, car trips would be wasted, and tired drivers could fall asleep more easily. Cell phones are more of a tool while driving than a distraction. There are also ways to make cell phone usage while driving more of a safety feature then a hazard to other drivers around. In Cell phones and driving safety tips (2008) there are various tips stated to provide the safest cell phone use while driving as possible. Some of those tips are getting to know the cell phone, knowing where the buttons are and learning how to use all of the built in features, using hands-free devices, such as Bluetooth, making sure the cell phone can easily be reached, not engaging in distracting conversations, and knowing when it is time to put a phone call on hold when the driving scenario is not suitable for conversations. (para. 1-7). more

Resolved Question: Can anyone check my grammar, grammatical mistakes and structure of the sentences about my essay please?

I saw the class rooms were cleaned and free of germs. Every children were washing hands their before fruit times and they disposed to their tissues. In the classroom, When the children were using equipments (e. g. scissors, sharp pencils, clue and tools) at that time, me and the TA (teaching assistant) were supervised every children and cleared away the table and equipment was stored safety and then cleaned floor area. The TA always checked the children who were in classroom or toilet and also checked the children after their play time. I saw last week, one of the child was became a sick at school. At that time, the child took rest and he was lie down on the settee outside of the office and then the class teacher and school supervised and encouraged that child very well done. The responsibility of the class teacher to make sure that their classroom is secure, windows closed and how the radiator was functioned. After the lunch time, the class teacher will take children register and check that all the children are present. I observed how the class teacher and TA are following the health & safety hazard in the classroom situation. Next time, I would give more responsibility about children health & safety in the school situation and then I will give my best to the children. more

Resolved Question: which'of'these'waring'labels are'the/dumbest?

Product Warnings: "Do not use if you cannot see clearly to read the information in the information booklet." -- In the information booklet. "Caution: The contents of this bottle should not be fed to fish." -- On a bottle of shampoo for dogs. "For external use only!" -- On a curling iron. "Warning: This product can burn eyes." -- On a curling iron. "Do not use in shower." -- On a hair dryer. "Do not use while sleeping." -- On a hair dryer. "Do not use while sleeping or unconscious." -- On a hand-held massaging device. "Do not place this product into any electronic equipment." -- On the case of a chocolate CD in a gift basket. "Recycled flush water unsafe for drinking." -- On a toilet at a public sports facility in Ann Arbor, Michigan. "Shin pads cannot protect any part of the body they do not cover." -- On a pair of shin guards made for bicyclists. "This product not intended for use as a dental drill." -- On an electric rotary tool. "Caution: Do not spray in eyes." -- On a container of underarm deodorant. "Do not drive with sunshield in place." -- On a cardboard sunshield that keeps the sun off the dashboard. "Caution: This is not a safety protective device." -- On a plastic toy helmet used as a container for popcorn. "Do not use near fire, flame, or sparks." -- On an "Aim-n-Flame" fireplace lighter. "Battery may explore or leak." -- On a battery. See a scanned image. "Do not eat toner." -- On a toner cartridge for a laser printer. "Not intended for highway use." -- On a 13-inch wheel on a wheelbarrow. "This product is not to be used in bathrooms." -- On a Holmes bathroom heater. "May irritate eyes." -- On a can of self-defense pepper spray. "Eating rocks may lead to broken teeth." -- On a novelty rock garden set called "Popcorn Rock." "Caution! Contents hot!" -- On a Domino's Pizza box. "Caution: Hot beverages are hot!" -- On a coffee cup. "Caution: Shoots rubber bands." -- On a product called "Rubber Band Shooter." "Warning: May contain small parts." -- On a frisbee. "Do not use orally." -- On a toilet bowl cleaning brush. "Please keep out of children." -- On a butcher knife. "Not suitable for children aged 36 months or less." -- On a birthday card for a 1 year old. "Do not recharge, put in backwards, or use." -- On a battery. "Warning: Do not use on eyes." -- In the manual for a heated seat cushion. "Do not look into laser with remaining eye." -- On a laser pointer. "Do not use for drying pets." -- In the manual for a microwave oven. "For use on animals only." -- On an electric cattle prod. "For use by trained personnel only." -- On a can of air freshener. "Keep out of reach of children and teenagers." -- On a can of air freshener. "Remember, objects in the mirror are actually behind you." -- On a motorcycle helmet-mounted rear-view mirror. "Warning: Riders of personal watercraft may suffer injury due to the forceful injection of water into body cavities either by falling into the water or while mounting the craft." -- In the manual for a jetski. "Warning: Do not climb inside this bag and zip it up. Doing so will cause injury and death." -- A label inside a protective bag (for fragile objects), which measures 15cm by 15cm by 12cm. "Do not use as ear plugs." -- On a package of silly putty. "Please store in the cold section of the refrigerator." -- On a bag of fresh grapes in Australia. "Warning: knives are sharp!" -- On the packaging of a sharpening stone. "Not for weight control." -- On a pack of Breath Savers. "Twist top off with hands. Throw top away. Do not put top in mouth." -- On the label of a bottled drink. "Theft of this container is a crime." -- On a milk crate. "Do not use intimately." -- On a tube of deodorant. "Warning: has been found to cause cancer in laboratory mice." -- On a box of rat poison. "Fragile. Do not drop." -- Posted on a Boeing 757. "Cannot be made non-poisonous." -- On the back of a can of de-icing windshield fluid. "Caution: Remove infant before folding for storage." -- On a portable stroller. "Excessive dust may be irritating to shin and eyes." -- On a tube of agarose powder, used to make gels. "Look before driving." -- On the dash board of a mail truck. "Do not iron clothes on body." -- On packaging for a Rowenta iron. "Do not drive car or operate machinery." -- On Boot's children's cough medicine. "For indoor or outdoor use only." -- On a string of Christmas lights. "Wearing of this garment does not enable you to fly." -- On a child sized Superman costume. "This door is alarmed from 7:00pm - 7:00am." -- On a hospital's outside access door. "Beware! To touch these wires is instant death. Anyone found doing so will be prosecuted." -- On a sign at a railroad station. "Warning: do not use if you have prostate problems." -- On a box of Midol PMS relief tablets. "Product will be hot after heating." -- On more

Resolved Question: Is this considered conservative or liberal?

I know, I know, it's the third time I asked this type of question and I swear it is my last one. Can someone summarize the main points of this editorial? And is it conservative or liberal? GUN RIGHTS Thirty-thousand Americans are killed by guns every year — on the job, walking to school, at the shopping mall. The Supreme Court on Thursday all but ensured that even more Americans will die senselessly with its wrongheaded and dangerous ruling striking down key parts of the District of Columbia’s gun-control law. In a radical break from 70 years of Supreme Court precedent, Justice Antonin Scalia, writing for the majority, declared that the Second Amendment guarantees individuals the right to bear arms for nonmilitary uses, even though the amendment clearly links the right to service in a “militia.” The ruling will give gun-rights advocates a powerful new legal tool to try to strike down gun-control laws across the nation. This is a decision that will cost innocent lives, cause immeasurable pain and suffering and turn America into a more dangerous country. It will also diminish our standing in the world, sending yet another message that the United States values gun rights over human life. There already is a national glut of firearms: estimates run between 193 million and 250 million guns. The harm they do is constantly on heartbreaking display. Thirty-three dead last year in the shootings at Virginia Tech. Six killed this year at Northern Illinois University. On Wednesday, as the court was getting ready to release its decision, a worker in a Kentucky plastics plant shot his supervisor, four co-workers and himself to death. Cities and states have tried to stanch the killing with gun-control laws. The District of Columbia, which has one of the nation’s highest crime rates, banned the possession of nearly all handguns and required that other firearms be stored unloaded and disassembled, or bound with a trigger lock. Overturning that law, the court’s 5-to-4 decision says that individuals have a constitutional right to keep guns in their homes for self-defense. But that’s a sharp reversal for the court: as early as 1939, it made clear that the Second Amendment only protects the right of people to carry guns for military use in a militia. In his dissent, Justice John Paul Stevens was right when he said that the court has now established “a new constitutional right” that creates a “dramatic upheaval in the law.” Even if there were a constitutional right to possess guns for nonmilitary uses, constitutional rights are not absolute. The First Amendment guarantees free speech, but that does not mean that laws cannot prohibit some spoken words, like threats to commit imminent violent acts. In his dissent, Justice Stephen Breyer argued soundly that whatever right gun owners have to unimpeded gun use is outweighed by the District of Columbia’s “compelling” public-safety interests. In this month’s case recognizing the habeas corpus rights of the detainees at Guantánamo Bay, Cuba, Justice Scalia wrote in dissent that the decision “will almost certainly cause more Americans to be killed.” Those words apply with far more force to his opinion in this District of Columbia case. The gun lobby will now trumpet this ruling as an end to virtually all gun restrictions, anywhere, at all times. That must not happen. And today’s decision still provides strong basis for saying it should not. If the ruling is held to apply to the states, and not just to the District of Columbia — which is not certain — there will still be considerable dispute about what it means for other less-sweeping gun laws. Judges may end up deciding these on a law-by-law basis. Supporters of gun control must fight in court to ensure that registration requirements and background-check rules, and laws against bulk sales of handguns — a major source of guns used in crimes — are all upheld. The court left room for gun-control advocates to fight back. It made clear that there were gun restrictions that it was not calling into question, including bans on gun possession by felons and the mentally ill, or in “sensitive places” like schools and government buildings. That last part is the final indignity of the decision: when the justices go to work at the Supreme Court, guns will still be banned. When most Americans show up at their own jobs, they will not have that protection. This audaciously harmful decision, which hands the far right a victory it has sought for decades, is a powerful reminder of why voters need to have the Supreme Court firmly in mind when they vote for the president this fall. Senator John McCain has said he would appoint justices like Chief Justice John Roberts and Justice Samuel Alito — both of whom supported this decision. If the court is allowed to tip even further to the far right, there will be even more damage done to the rights and the safety of Americans. Polly is definitley not getting the ten bonus points. Maybe there is someone here that will actually give me a reasonable opinion, rather than wasting their own time, calling me lazy.Thank you for your concern, Polly, but I have no interest in politics, whatsoever. It was required for me to take it and I just have to stick it out for two more weeks. Oh, and I can't comprehend anything that has to do with politics. Hmm... maybe you're right about the Sarah Palin thing... more

Resolved Question: Where can I find some certain pics I need for a report?

I am doing a report on shop safety and the teacher wants us to explain different rules that are needed to follow in either wood shop or metal shop. He also wants us to find pics of accidents that happened while using such dangerous machines... ....such as chopped up hands, grinded skin, fingers cut off, eyes punctures, skin cut, blade in eye, head injury, chemical injury and many other disgusting accident that happened while using tools. Please help me find these pictures I need them by today. I looked for them in yahoo and google pictures but they have nothing good. more

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Resolved Question: physical science metric system ?

i looked the answers up and we are alloud to and i am pretty sure i got them right but apparently i keep getting a 57%; best answer will be picked thanks soooo much i have 3 more trys to get 100% What is distance measured in? A.Grams B.Liters C.Degrees Celsius D.Meters Kilometers are the best metric unit to measure which of the following? A.The distance across a parking space. B.The size of your hand. C.The length of Iraq. D.The mass of a block of swiss cheese from California. Happy cows make happy cheese How many cm are in 1 km? A.1000 B.10000 C.100000 D.1 E.10 Flag this question for later review How many mm are in 1 cm? A.1.618 B.3.14 C.2.17 D.10 E.897,084,652,684.08564 What tool helps in measuring Volume? A.The Triple Beam Balance B.The Metric Ruler C.The Graduated Cylinder D.The USMELL 8000 When must you wear Safety Goggles? A.When using open flame. B.When using chemicals. C.When using projectile objects. D.When using sharp objects. E.Whenever Mr. Bowman stands up to talk. What is the best type of metric unit to measure the mass of this object? it’s a leaf A.milligram B.mamagram C.gram D.yomamagram E.kilogram Flag this question for later review more

Resolved Question: I NEED HELP WITH MY SCIENCE HOMEWORK PLEASE HELP!!!!!!!?

i seriously need help with my science homework!!! im in 7th grade and this worksheet is about lab safety!! please help me!! atleast give me sum answers! here is what the worksheet looks like!!..... FUNCTIONS OF SAFETY EQUIPMENT AND SCIENCE TOOLS diorections: Match the functions with the appropriate equipment and write the correct letter in the blank provided. h 1. graduated cylinder q 2. triple beam balance _L__3. hot plate _b__4. fire blanket _f__5. fire extinguisher __g_6. flask __e_7. beaker __v_8. medicine dropper _z__9. dissecting needle __s_10. dissecting pin n 11. test tube rack __o_12. petri dishes _ __13. test tube c 14. lab apron a 15. safety goggels ____16. handlens _t__17. scalpel ____18. cover slip ____19. compound microscope _w__20. microscope slide I 21. thermometer ____22. scissors ____23. forceps ____24.test-tube holder ____25. test-tube brush ____26. dissecting pan functions: A protect eyes B.smothers fires C.protects clothing D. used for testing solutions E.used in specifically measuring liquids F. extinguishes flames G.used in holding liquids H.triangular liquids shaped object used in holding liquids I. measures temperature J.slices skin of viewing under the microscope specimen (very sharp) K.hand held object that magnifies specimens L.heats substances M. flat surface used through specimen tissue to mount specimens N.stand, which holds test tubes O. used in culturing specimens P. magnifies specimens Q. measures mass R. cleans test tubes S. pin down specimens while dissecting T. cuts open specimens while dissecting U. lay a specimens into this for dissecting V. drops liquid W. covers and holds objects in place while X. tweezer-like tool Y.holds test tube when hot Z. needle with wooden handle used to probe more

Resolved Question: With the rear brake drums pressurized, you take off the wheel, what are the chances that the drum might...?

(drum might)...move 1/1000th of an inch away from the car toward you, since the wheel is not there anymore. If it moves a little, will it move easily back when you put the wheel back on when you are retightening the nuts. Since I wasn't sure of this, I put in my old truck rim as a jack stand for safety, and released the emergency brake on the back wheels. Then I put the wheel on, and held it with my hands on the rubber as hard as I could and tightened up the lug nuts. This way I figured it would definately touch as far as it could. Then I took out the jack stand and lowered the tire so it just barely touched the ground, but applied some pressure, more than I could apply with my hands. Then I tightened the lug nut some more. Then I lowered the jack a couple more turns, and tightened the lug nuts some more. Then I lowered the jack all the way, and made sure the lug nuts were at the proper torque. Then I put the emergency brake back on, and took out the wheel chucks and cleaned up any tools. Anyone have any comments on this? more

Resolved Question: Bridal tech box - what am I missing?????????

I have put together items in a tool box to hopefully solve any situation that may arise here is what I have! Anti gas pills Inhaler (I have asthma) Benedryl / Needles and thread (in all colors) Pepto Bismol / safety pins Rolaids / nail file Bandaids / hammer Blister bandaids / foot powder Bounce Lint Roller / aerosol deoderant (so all can use it) hand lotion / static guard hand sanitizer / travel mirror mosquito repellant (for outdoor pics) hairspray/gel / baby wipes (to freshen up) flossing pics / tampons granola bars items yet to be put in: Tide to go pen After Bite Glue gun with extra sticks This will go with us where ever we go that day. Am I missing anything??? What would you add? This is all in a tool box! Thank you!No panty hose as it will be about +30 tha day. I also forgot to mention a pair of black socks in case a groomsmen forgets and wears white tube socks!!Water will be along but in a cooler, not the tech box as I am a fainter and need it cold. Polysporin is great though!!!The hammer and glue gun are to fix and decoraing glitches!!! I am blessed to inherit great inlaws!!! Too funny though! more

Resolved Question: Why does the before factor need to be present to prevent terrorist attacks?

Research shows Northern Illinois University could not prevent this crime! Preventing Crime Is everyone's responsibility I guess it's human for people today to be in a make believe world of their own, safe and secure, families living happy, healthy and successful. Nothing wrong with a happy family life, we all want such. True reality of life after September 11th is too much to fathom for Americans over three hundred million populace. We look at our little individual worlds as a safe haven far from crime and terrorist attacks! Until someone in our family circle is a victim of crime! Then the world of reality strikes hard, with no natural affection, love, kindness, goodness present and panic set's in! Security and safety is gone suddenly, just like a raging storm! Like a tornado with no wall, tower, thing or person to stop it's powerful surge smashing your make believe world to pieces! The police made their report, after they arrived, responding to a security department's call for help. They investigate and take statements from witnesses (If there was any), then make their report. They tell the victim/s that they will do what they can to find the criminal/s involved. That's all they can do. And they are doing their jobs well. No shame should fall on our Criminal Justice system's Vanguard, the police. They are a re-active crime control agency. If the crime was at a Shopping mall, Hospital, University or office complex, chances are, the corporate owners are afraid the liability risk is much to high to give their security departments the right tools they need to prevent such crimes against your family. They implement a strict policy of hands off, when it comes to preventing crime! They are told to call the police if there is something that may cause an interruption in the peace and public safety. The owners even go as far as telling store keepers in the shopping malls to call the police directly, and do not call security, for they are wasting time going through the security thinking that the malls security can prevent a crime! However! This entity (Security) is the only entity that has the before, during, and after the fact premise to be successful in preventing crime and terrorist attacks. The police are usually at a scene after the fact! Please, we are not saying the police are not needed! For they must be in place working with security to complete the circle of preponderate to fight crime! So what happens when these sequence of scenes take place at this present time in American history? we then have in the end result, many frustrated people! The victim/s, their families, the security, the police, the owners, the politicians, and the public! For the crime was not prevented! And then everyone looks at the police and security, and say, where were you guys? Does the Homeland Security department encourage the owners of these complexes, Shopping malls, Hospitals, Universities/Colleges and office complexes to give their security people the tools to prevent crime instead of just responding to these problems? Do they encourage law makers to change the laws to help private and governmental security people to Prevent Crime instead of acting like police, and just respond to a crime in progress? The five students killed when a gunman opened fire in a lecture hall at Northern Illinois University Thursday ( 2-14-08) in the afternoon were at college to begin building their dreams. And please don't forget those Virginia State Tech. students had their dreams shattered to. I believe this problem will continue, until the American People realize that crime prevention must have the Before factor to work! Security must be looked at in totally unique way, and must be developed to prevent these issues. Security must have the rights and duty to investigate before hand all connected to the Universities and other schools. Security must be able to detect before hand, these troubled people and be able to stop such bloodshed ! Security must not be an operation that mainly shows a reactive response. Security must have the high tech systems in place to detect issues that relate to prevention! In essence, we as American citizens continue to ignore facts. Facts that will hit you right in the face, at any moment! You want more crime prevention? Then supply the before factor that will ultimately prevent your family from being the next victims in universities/colleges, hospitals, Shopping Malls and other complexes. My research that started in 1968, shows that our communities could benefit greatly if large complexes would take the responsibility of preventing their own inevitable crime and terrorist attacks! Folks our front lines are not secure! We have space age technology today that would boggle the minds of all Americans! This 21fst century technology is barely used in America, but, if it was, security would use it to prevent crime! You'd be surprised how much of this technology isn't being used in shopping malls, hospitals, universities/colleges and other complexes. It would put you in panic mode, and I could prove it! I am very concerned when my family visits these complexes knowing what I do about their security as it is now. Security at present time will not prevent crime! They can not! Security in most places act and operate as police departments with no authority. The technology they have in most places is not helping them to prevent! They really have no detective departments investigating complaints and researching problem issues. Social workers are not working closely with security to prevent what happen at those schools. In hospitals, there are so many crimes covered up that if you knew you'd also be concerned as I am. Look what happen at Virginia Tech., and Northern Illinois something I say should never happen, especially when it is proven that it could have truly been prevented, after everyone made their investigations. Everyone seems to say, "Well we should have done this, or that!". Yes! I say yes, we should! Investigations seem to only be after the fact! Why? Why not do the investigations Before the fact! I know it is human to live in your family make believe worlds, the safe haven we all need just to keep from becoming depressed over the September 11th reality of things. But, when it comes to preventing crime and terrorist attacks at the frontline level, somebody needs to do something, and soon! I know that there are many other security people and police out in America that sees what I see. Please! Pass this article on to everyone you can, and maybe, just maybe, we could prevent a family from experiencing crime! Preventing crime and terrorist attacks is the responsibility of all Americans! Especially the corporations that own these big complexes that draw large crowds! Terrorist attacks will be centered on these areas! And some entity needs to prevent crime! Not just respond to it! I pray that the media grabs my article and runs with it so things change in security for America, before you, and your family experience crime! My family is dear to me to, and if any of my family members experience crime, knowing what I know about crime prevention, it would cut my heart deep! It's like a medical doctor who can't save his family member at a crime scene because his hands are forced tied! Everybody worries about the liability risk of any operation. The Cities worry about their police putting them in a high liability risk when acting in a physical way. Shopping Malls and other complexes worry about their security acting in such a way that it would put them in a high liability risk and that's why they play it safe insisting that security have a hands off policy! But, what they don't understand is, that you could be putting yourself in a higher liability risk for not putting hands on! For a crime could be committed before the police get there, after security calls the police! As time ticks onward I foresee lawyers winning cases against these complexes for not having security that would prevent crime against your family while shopping in their mall or place of business. My heart goes out to all the families who have lost love ones in crime! I just wish people would hear what I have to say about stopping crime at Universities! Every time I hear about crime at another school it makes me upset! Security must, yes, must prevent crime, it's their responsibility, so give them the things they need to do it. I wrote a book published July 2005, and the American Book Publishing Company of UTAH took it out of print for lack of sale. Yes. Nobody knows what my research (since 1968) and investigation on crime prevention and public safety and security is, and therefore missing out on the many years of hard work. America, Wake Up! Article by; James R. White, Jr., Public safety and Security Consultant, Research since 1968, jwhitejr@nycap.rr.com ., http://www.irg-security.us http://www.irg-safety.us P O Box 84, Sand Lake, New York, USA 12153-0084 End of article. more

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Resolved Question: are left handed people are more accident prone?

as a lefty living in a right handed world, statistics say i'll be more accident prone than a right handed person. i know this is a general rule, so there will be exceptions (like myself), but has there ever been a time that being left handed caused an accident? i can't say it ever has and i don't know about you but i can switch from left to right easily when i use tools, guns, and other right handed objects. yes, guns are right handed, look where the safety is at. more

Resolved Question: Can one proof read this essay?

Everyday tons of hazardous electronic waste is dumped in China and other developing countries. These wastes come from various items that we use in our everyday life; some include batteries, kitchen appliances, used computer equipment, and other worn out electronic devices. These items contain chemicals, heavy metals, dangerous pathogens, and other toxins. Many places like the U.S. or the UK have not officially banned exportation of these electronic items, and countries like China still do not enforce their rules of banning e-waste importation. China allows a city like Guiyu to collect, dissemble, and produce toxic e-waste because they are a developing country who needs the money that they receive by taking in this e-waste. Since recent booms in sales of electronic items more of this e-waste is being made, which makes it hard to enforce exportation of it; because of the rate that e-waste is filling into landfills also makes it harder to discard of it. (“Toxic Waste”) In the city of Guiyu an environmental problem has spiraled out of control, citizens are being allowed to dismantle electronic waste (most imported) in their homes and near by workshops. In China recycling e-waste is not taken as a threat to the environment or health and safety regulations. Even though the Chinese law prohibits the importation of e-waste and Beijing is part of the Basle Agreement, (an international treaty that is banning the shipment of e-waste from developed countries to developing countries), they still import e-waste. Only in Guiyu are officials allowing this importation of e-waste, because it provides the cities residents with income; and so far China has not put a stop to it, because they are so hungry for all sorts of metals and the money that they earn for taking the metals and electronic items. (“In The ‘Toxic City of Guiyu, Children Play Among The Waste”) Developed countries like the U.S. (which did not sign the Basle Agreement) could keep their e-waste and properly dispose of it, but the cost of doing so does not outweigh environmental and health problems that are appearing in developing countries like China. (“In The ‘Toxic City of Guiyu, Children Play Among The Waste”) Even though the U.S. has tried to put a stop to the exportation of e-waste, corporate businesses argue to congress that environment and health problems are not a big deal, and the government is being too strict. Plus the government would be taking away from earnings that they receive every year. Communities and environmentalists are still complaining about law enforcement of regulations of hazardous e-waste. (“Toxic Waste”) The impact that e-waste is having on the wellbeing of the people in Guiyu is disastrous, and much of this could be stopped with a few e-waste regulations. “Computer carcasses line the streets, awaiting dismemberment. Circuit boards and hard drives lie in huge mounds. At thousands of workshops, laborers shred and grind plastic casings into particles, snip cables and pry chips from circuit boards. Workers pass the boards through red-hot kilns or acid baths to dissolve lead, silver and other metals from the digital detritus.” (“Chinese City Is World’s Digital Scrap Heap”) In Guiyu, workers are dismembering various electronic items. Most of them are equipped with only small hand tools; which they use to take apart old computers, monitors, printers, DVD players, telephones, MP3 players, and other electronic objects. Several of these items come from brand named companies (like HP, LG, Apple, and Compaq) who say they recycle their products. Workers that are unaware of these toxins tear apart each piece of electronic items to its smallest components, and melt the items in open fires to extract metals. Others take the remaining pieces of scrap metals and dump them in water ways. (“Toxic Tea Party”) All of this e-waste has an effect on the environment in Guiyu. “Water sources are black and pungent and choked with industrial waste, says Kevin Brigden. Brigden (Greenpeace Research Laboratories) tested streams in Guiyu and found out that acid was leaking into them. The streams had soaring levels of toxic heavy metals, which were powerful enough to disintegrate a penny in a few hours.” (Toxic Tea Party”) In Guiyu the price of water is ten times more than in other surrounding places. Water is usually brought to the people of the city by truck, because the streams are so heavily polluted that it turns a dark black color in seconds. (“Toxic Tea Party”) Local bosses pay little regard to workers’ health or regulations that prohibit dumping acid baths into rivers. The e-waste has had a negative effect on the health of the people that live around it. This e-waste can harm humans and animals if they encounter these toxins. Some toxins persist in the environment and accumulate; humans or animals often absorb them. Organizations say that dangerous levels of the metals found in Guiyu have negative effects on children. (“Toxic Waste”) A group found "Over 10 poisonous metals, such as lead, mercury and cadmium, in Guiyu” said Lai Yun, a campaigner. (“Chinese City Is World’s Digital Scrap Heap”) “Professor Hun Xia (Shantou University Medical College) tested 165 children for concentrations of lead in their blood. Eighty two percent of Guiyu children had blood/ lead levels of more than 100. Anything above that figure is considered unsafe by health experts. The average reading for these children was 149” (“Toxic Tea Party”) These high levels of lead in adults and children can lead to lower IQ’s and the development of the central nervous system. It also can cause headaches, nausea, miscarriages, and skin damage. Many of these symptoms that these people are having have not been treated properly, and the peasants do not understand what damage e-waste does to them. Clearly people suffer but that does not mean that they get paid good wages, on average workers earn about 200 to 300 yuan (US$ 24-US$36) per month in Guiyu. (“Toxic Tea Party”) Some 60,000 laborers toil in Guiyu for e-waste recycling, even as the work imperils their health. “About 2.3 million PCs, 2.7 millions computer displays and 1.35 million printers were dumped in 2002.” (“In The ‘Toxic City’ Of Guiyu, Children Play Among The Waste”) Environmentalists say in Guiyu alone, one million tons of e-waste has been treated each year. Despite all the toxins that come from e-waste, its business provides Guiyu’s locals with a more profitable living. Many residents have had better opportunities since they started recycling e-waste. City officials are proud of the e-waste industry but sensitive about its reputation as a dirty business that feeds off smuggled waste and abuses labor rights. Visitors quickly find themselves detained by the local police officers, and their video or digital photographs erased. (“Toxic Tea Party”) In Guiyu most discarded computers and electronic devices from all over the world often end up there, this may be why it’s the e-waste capital of the world. Some developed countries have banned exportation of e-waste, but even if e-waste exports stopped Guiyu recycling would not stop; because China is generating more of its own e-waste. While we may consider the environmental and health problems that e-waste poses for people there, citizens in Guiyu do no think this way; because doing this work is their way of life. Conditions in Guiyu have changed little despite the efforts of the central government to crack down and enforce the long-standing e-waste import ban. The developed countries need to stop exporting e-waste to poorer developing countries; and the U.S. needs to reduce the toxicity and amount of e-waste that is being dumped there every year. (“Toxic Villages”)I do have a works cited page! more

Resolved Question: Please look at my detail, u will understand y i ask this question, please help!?

plase summarize the following article and give your opinion, just half page, please! I know everone think this is hw, but i really need it for my study, because this article will appear for the test and i have to answer some question about this, if we did summarize it, i will be more concentrate about those point, please help, please! I know the following article is a little bit long, but just once, please! CHENGDU, China — The death toll from the massive earthquake in southwest China could rise to more than 50,000, Chinese state media reported Thursday. At least three dozen villages and towns in southwest China were still cut off from rescuers as tens of thousands of soldiers and emergency workers struggled against impassable roads and barriers of concrete and brick to reach the 40,000 people officials say are still buried in the rubble or missing after Monday’s earthquake. With the number of people so far officially confirmed dead raised to more than 19,500, and expected to jump further, Prime Minister Wen Jiabao dispatched at least an additional 90 helicopters to the quake-battered Sichuan Province, which suffered most of the damage from Monday’s earthquake, and made a national plea for heavy equipment and simple tools like hammers and shovels. Local officials in Sichuan also issued a radio appeal for food, water and heavy machinery, warning that a looming humanitarian crisis threatened thousands of survivors who have little access to fresh supplies, clean water and shelter. On Thursday afternoon, officials from the largest Chinese power company warned that two dams were at risk of crumbling, threatening more than 100 people still trapped in the ruins of a hydropower plant in the town of Huaneng. The dam, officials said on state-run television, could collapse “at any time.” As a series of aftershocks rattled the area, officials warned that an additional 391 dams were in “dangerous condition,” posing an imminent risk to thousands of people downstream, according to the National Development and Reform Commission. A report in the Beijing Times said that a dam along the Jian River in Beichuan County was also in a fragile state. “There are major safety issues right now with the reservoirs, hydropower stations and lakes in the earthquake zone,” Chen Lei, a government minister, said in the statement on the agency’s Web site. “The area has numerous reservoirs and lots of damage, and the extent of the danger is unknown,” the statement said. Overall, officials said that more than half of the region’s 20 million people have been affected by the earthquake, which struck on Monday afternoon with a magnitude of 7.9. Officials raised the number of injured to more than 102,000, Xinhua reported. On Wednesday, officials estimated more than 1,600 of the injured were in serious condition. Relief experts said that time was quickly running out for those still buried in the rubble of collapsed buildings, including hundreds of students and teachers trapped in several schools throughout the region. For the first time since the earthquake struck, rescue workers cleared a major road leading into the hard-hit area around Shifang, enabling heavy equipment to gain access. The Associated Press reported that soldiers in Shifang could be seen bundling bodies in white sheets and burying them in a mass grave sprinkled with lime. Officials said that more than 130,000 emergency personnel, including soldiers and medics, were working in the quake zone. The government also said that it planned to send 1,300 rail cars with supplies to the region. The state media also reported on Thursday that 33 tourists from France, Britain and the United States had been airlifted by helicopter from the Wolong nature preserve, which is home to more than 100 pandas. Tourist officials said that an additional 2,500 tourists, including 682 foreign residents, would soon be evacuated from the region. China asked Japan to send rescue workers and also gave approval for a contingent of quake-relief experts from Taiwan and Hong Kong. Taiwan’s largest private carrier, China Airlines, was given permission to ferry relief supplies on charter flights. “Time is life,” Mr. Wen, the prime minister, told survivors during a visit to Beichuan on Wednesday. “This is very important to let them know rescuers are trying to save them.” Until now, the authorities have been reluctant to allow international aid workers into the quake zone, which is home to several military installations and China’s nuclear-weapons design program. On Wednesday, officials declined an offer of help from the Australian government. Kate Janis, program director for Mercy Corps, an American organization that has personnel in Chengdu, the provincial capital, said she had been impressed by the relief efforts so far. “It definitely appears to be a no-holds- barred effort, all hands on deck,” she said. Edward Wong reported from Chengdu, and John Schwartz from New York. Reporting was contributed by Andrew Jacobs from Beijing, Jake Hooker and Alan Chin from Hanwang, Gilles Sabrie from Beichuan, and Bill Broad from New York. more

Resolved Question: Is there anybody you really hate but feel sorry for them at the same time?

I have to work with a total bluffer, an unskilled gobshite who talks the talk but cant hack it. I dont mind if he is lazy or unskilled but he's also a job thief something which i cannot abide. I dont need to prove myself, i'm given a job i do it. But this bloke sees me as a threat to him when he should know i dont want to be a full timer for the same company he works in, i'm happy being a temp i call my own shots. But anyway i get a job that requires on hands knowledege and skill he comes over sleeves rolled up "right, we'll do this that and the other" i tell him straight to get lost "bu bu but the boss says" i dont care what the boss says your not stealing my job anyway you'd bollocks it up. He scampers off 2 minutes later the boss comes over "what what what?, health safety blah blah 2 man job" so i end up packing my tools up and heading for the gate, i dont get paid enough to nursemaid anybody who doesnt know what they're doing but i do feel sorry for him at the same time weirddunwerse, yep you hit the nail on the head but i'm a fulltime temp and defo not a team player, i'm a hired gun a trouble shooter i havent the time or people skills to do a walkthrough, either do the job your paid to do or get out of my way. jesus you should see this fella use a trowel its almost abstract art in itself, his concrete you could crumble it in your hand 2 days later and he wants to do my job! 20 years on the job learning from hard graft i'm not going to let some bullshitter ars'e lick 10 years older than me and unemployed longer than i've been working dictate my job or steal it. more

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Resolved Question: anyone got some good stories about being paid off or made redundant?

look at this question as an opportunity to let rip. i'll start the ball rolling. i dug a service ditch with nothing but a spade and shovel waist height 37 foot long. it took me 2 days, boss says great job and drove me home(this was in the middle of nowhere) that monday i was in agony and couldnt make it into work so that tuesday i made it into work but wasnt feeling the best. boss drove me out to the same site again and told me to dig another 10 foot but as he drove off he told me i wasnt needed after the morrow. he left me stranded in the middle of nowhere. i'm sure he wasnt laughing when he found the service ditch backfilled in with all the materials for the job inside the ditch and all the hand tools smashed into matchwood. he should consider himeslf lucky if he hadnt have been a gutless bastard and told me from the safety of his car he could have been in the ditch. whats your horror story of being paid off from work or made redundant? more

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Resolved Question: I am looking for a tool for countersinking or setting nails. The thing is that the exact one I am looking for

has a safety handle so you don't hit your hand and it is spring loaded. I am just looking for the name of it or a website that sells them. more

Resolved Question: Once upon a time America was a mirror of Ron Paul Vision......Good times : Take a look :?

Once upon a time, America was almost a mirror of Ron Paul’s vision: There were No Infringements on States Rights, No Gun Laws, No Department of Education, No HUD, No Paper Fiat Money, No Federal Reserve Banking System, No IRS, Little to No Illegal Immigration, No TSA, No Welfare State, No Unlawful Searches and Seizures, No Wars for Profit or Empire, No Standing Army, No State Police, etcetera, etcetera, etcetera. Of course you know all this if you have ever read anything written by George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, or Ron Paul. Our government was renowned throughout the world for how little it was doing – and with almost no money at all. We were debt free. We were a shining beacon on a mountaintop. And we were beginning to disturb some old European money and banking interests. What if this American experiment could spread throughout the rest of the world? Certainly the remaining monarchies of Europe had reason for concern. You may think me Irrationally Exuberant, but I am not – I am well aware of the Blood, Sweat and Tears, that it will cost Us to restore Limited Constitutional Government to all the States of the Union – Yet through the Gloom I can see the Rays of ravishing Light and Glory. I can see that the End is more than worth all the Means. And that Posterity will triumph in that Day’s Transaction. [with apologies to Abigail Adams and Blood Sweat and Tears – but Not Alan Greenspan] The ink was still wet on the Constitution when the first acts of sedition were being undertaken; and those first few offenses were setting the stage for the major insults of the mid-1800s, yet, the whole world was marveling at the level of individual liberty that had been achieved in America. It is safe to say her Constitution was being observed a little more perfectly than it is today. America was not perfect, but she was being governed more in line with informed consent than by fiat, sophistry, subterfuge or violence. She was already the freest place mankind had ever known with the very brief exception of the nation of Israel under some of the Judges – before they got the "brilliant" idea to demand a king so they could be like all the other nations. Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed, – That whenever any Form of Government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the Right of the People to alter or to abolish it, and to institute new Government, laying its foundation on such principles and organizing its powers in such form, as to them shall seem most likely to effect their Safety and Happiness. Prudence, indeed, will dictate that Governments long established should not be changed for light and transient causes; and accordingly all experience hath shewn, that mankind are more disposed to suffer, while evils are sufferable, than to right themselves by abolishing the forms to which they are accustomed. But when a long train of abuses and usurpations, pursuing invariably the same Object evinces a design to reduce them under absolute Despotism, it is their right, it is their duty, to throw off such Government, and to provide new Guards for their future security. – The Declaration of Independence, 1776 Once again with feeling: "…Governments long established should not be changed for light and transient causes..." Add to that, that governments should not be changed through fraud, fear or mistake. Regardless of how we got to this place where our State and Federal Governments are waging war against our Constitutions and attempting to destroy the last vestiges of free government and individual God-given rights, the way back will always be the same: Fully Reinstate the Founding Principles – First in our own hearts and minds, and then in all of our governments. Our Weapon of Choice: Education, Education, Education On our way back we must not throw out the baby with the bath water – but at the same time we must be adamant about the fact that all governments must be brought all the way under the law. There must be no exceptions. Before we decide to throw off government we must do all we can to restore and preserve the fabric of lawful government that remains within the written laws of the United States made pursuant to the Constitution. To accomplish this we will need more people in office who know and revere the Founding Principles, and more citizen sovereigns with the requisite knowledge and will to police their own government servants. No constitution or set of governing principles will suffice if we wish to remain ignorant, wicked and lazy. "An ignorant people are easily betrayed, and a wicked people can never be ruled by the mild influence of their own laws." – Arthur J. Stansbury Now I suppose that a baby doctor knows how to separate the baby from the bath water better than anyone. And certainly a flight surgeon will know just where to make all the right cuts. One of Ron Paul’s most important assets as president will be his comprehensive understanding of economics and how it relates to lawful money, Banking and Taxation. While it is obvious to most people that their government should not arbitrarily rob, kill or imprison them, it is the science of economics that gives us the forensic tools we need to measure the performance of our servants with precision. "A science of economics must be developed before a science of politics can be logically formulated. Essentially, economics is the science of determining whether the interests of human beings are harmonious or antagonistic. This must be known before a science of politics can be formulated to determine the proper functions of government. Immediately following the development of a science of economics, and at the very beginning of the formulation of a science of politics, this all-important question must be answered: What is law? What ought it to be? What is its scope; its limits? Logically, at what point do the just powers of the legislator stop? I do not hesitate to answer: Law is the common force organized to act as an obstacle to injustice. In short, law is justice." ~ Frédéric Bastiat Have you heard Dr. Ron in the debates [not really debates at all this time around]? When Dr. No starts talking economics the rest of them instinctively know they need to change the subject. They are over their heads before they open their mouths. Can you imagine what it might look like if each candidate had to face Dr. Paul on his/her own and argue to a true conclusion? Obviously they would rather play footsie with each other than go toe to toe with the Doctor. As his presidency gets closer and closer there will be those in certain financial businesses who may have some trouble sleeping as they contemplate the impact of "lawfulness" on their "industries." Bankers should not be allowed to sleep. They have had a license to fleece for generations. It should worry them sick that their friends and relatives might fully comprehend the insidious nature of their craft. Ask any banker to explain the morality and ethics of being able to inflate the money supply surreptitiously for the benefit of limited or private interests – or as a covert method of taxation. They get all upset when you try to print your own money, don’t they? You go into a gas station to pay for a fill-up and some clerk swipes a special pen across the government’s counterfeit bill to make sure you are playing the game by their rules [just for fun offer to lend the clerk your own special pen]. There may be no way to avoid a crash landing for this corrupted economy. But if we have anyone ignorant of economics in the White House we run the risk of another New Deal from which we may never recover. FDR knew better – but I don’t know about his political heirs in both major parties. None of them seem to repudiate socialism in toto – and they all seem to lust after the fictional version of FDR. Listen to the candidates when they talk about doing ANYTHING they promise. Then simply ask how they are going to pay for it. Once elected, they don’t get all that OPM just by asking for it. They take it by fraud and by force. They appropriate your money for their schemes. This may seem elementary. But millions of people still believe in them and appear to vote for them. And if promises don’t work they can always solicit the coveted Diebold Endorsement. The period between the Declaration and the Constitution taught us many painful lessons regarding the necessity of sound money and transparent, honest banking. The Continental Dollar was a disaster. Not only did it precipitate hyperinflation, being based ultimately on nothing of substance, but it drove hard money away. Realize sound money only moves it does not vanish. It is smart enough to know where it will be properly respected. In the first few months of the Paul Administration the smart money [gold and silver] will once again be drawn toward the States of the Union just as surely as it has been chased away by the fraudulent, fiat Federal Reserve Note. Paper Money IS War Money The British printed counterfeit Continentals attempting to undermine the efforts of the American Patriots. This worked like a tax on the Revolution being levied by our enemies. In a sense the Revolution was an economic race as well as an armed conflict. Today, our own government servants in collusion with the Fed are making economic war against We The People. Fiat money is a cancer that has been metastasizing to all of the major economies of the world. Electronic fiat money accelerates this disease and its effects. Compound the problem with fractional reserve banking and you have the perfect recipe for national and international financial ruin. Dr. Ron Paul understands. He has been the watchman on the wall for several decades patiently repeating the warning: "GO BACK – YOU ARE GOING THE WRONG WAY!" The Founders and Framers of our Constitution had left clear principles that were being ignored, forgotten, or deliberately set aside. Dr. No has been watching carefully, making astute observations, speaking his mind and voting his conscience. He is uniquely qualified to be our next President because he the only candidate that takes his oath to heart – and the only one with a working grasp of economics. Historian George Bancroft, writing in the late 1800s in his "Plea for the Constitution, Wounded in the House of its Guardians," was making the same case: I have written because I am persuaded that a firm and right establishment of the true relations of money to labor cannot be secure in a republic except by cultivating the mind of its people, and diffusing a knowledge of the truth through all its members. The honest illusions of many men must be dispelled; and their minds, ransomed from error, will discern the truth. Paper money is a corruption of the blood. Or paper money is the dry rot, which silently and unseen consumes the beams and joists which support the house and its floors. I am pleading the cause of industry, the cause of labor, the cause of the poor; and yet as I do not believe that the interests of the various classes of society necessarily clash with each other, I may hope that I am pleading for the welfare of society, for the rights and duties of all who in the many diversities of honorable occupation contribute to the completeness of a nation. What I have written is the fruit of many hours, employed in examining the laws of our period of colonial life, as well as in the study of our own constitution and of the corresponding history and affairs of many lands. I may utter these last words of admonition as assurances of that love of country, of liberty, and of truth that has been the rule of my life, and still glows in a heart which must so soon cease to beat [emphasis added]. In a battle against cancer it may be very important to have a biopsy. The doctor notices a lesion or a tumor and advises that certain tests be performed. Depending on the results of the tests, decisions will be made that could have grave consequences. I always say, if anyone ever asks which you would prefer, a biopsy, or an autopsy, go for the biopsy. America is at a crossroads. We can make believe everything will be all right [skip the biopsy] or we start learning how to heal the damage – before it’s too late. I would love to think there were a million Ron Pauls. Perhaps the next best thing is for our country to be taught liberty by the example of Doctor Ron as he points us in the direction of the Founders and Framers of our Constitution. To be like Dr. Paul we must expose ourselves to the same resources and discipline that produced a Ron Paul. Ron Paul’s model can be replicated: Govern lawfully and show everyone where you learned how to do it. Dr. Paul has been working this formula for more than 30 years in government service. Always be ready with a well-informed response – and prepared to cite authorities that will inspire and enhance the education of your students as well as your adversaries. The writings of the Founders and Framers of the Constitution are fabulous resources for anyone who wants to excel in any profession or calling. How much more are they a wellspring for those of us who yearn to breathe free! You may have noticed that the other candidates refer to the Founders and Framers occasionally, but almost always in a symbolic way. For them, substance and context must be avoided at all cost. This could be our last chance to revive American values and principles and avoid the post-mortem examination that has been the lot of empires. There have always been warning signs and those who were sounding the alarm. We were never meant to be an empire – only a constitutional republic – a government of laws and not of men. Could it be Providence has determined our republic will be reborn and returned to us and our posterity by way of the gentle hands of a self-effacing country baby doctor? That would certainly confound the enemies of liberty – almost as much as they were confounded in 1781. The Doctor will see you now. And after a comprehensive examination he will expect you to follow his recommendations if you want to regain your full health. Get well soon America! Vote for Doctor Ron Paul! January 30, 2008 Bill Huff [send him mail] is a Classical Libertarian and proprietor of LEXREX.com; a former public school music teacher turned home schooling advocate; a US Navy veteran, and host of WarIsARacket.com. more

Resolved Question: Are 1st graders to young to use power tools under one-on-one supervision?

I am a Cub Scout Den Leader and I wanted to have the boys build a birdhouse. My thought was to set up 4 stations including a table saw, hand drill, hammer and a nail gun. All the safety devices would be set and a parent would be at every station to help the boys use the tools. Really it was going to be that the boys make one cut (on one piece) on the table saw. Drill a hole for the perch and then hammer in the perch. They would then use the nail gun to put the house together. I have done this several times with my own son but one parent is bawking at the idea thinking the kids are too young. What do you think? more

Resolved Question: Like Ferraris?

Imagine you are tooling around town in your Ferrari. It’s your third car. You mostly take it out for Sunday drives. You are crossing some train tracks and the car dies. A train is coming towards you. You notice a switch that will send the train down another track. But seated on the other track is a house filled with starving African refugees. If you throw the switch the refugees will all, die. What do you do?? I would hope you let the train hit the car. But here is the rub. By choosing to buy the car and not using the money to make the world a better place are you not in effect killing the refugees anyway? I have sent this story to hundreds of people. The response is almost always the same. Actually the most common response is nothing. But those who do respond usually say I work hard, etcetera, etcetera, I deserve, etcetera, etcetera. But if you own 3 Ferraris, or even one for that matter, it is as much about luck as it is about deserving. If your are Shaquille Oneal and you were lucky enough to get the genes you got you are just as lucky as the child born to poverty and oppression is unlucky. There is no harder work NO harder life than imposed poverty and NO ONE deserves that life. Let’s look at it a different way. How much does that 5th Hummer increase the quality of your life? How much more happy are you with that car than you would be with out it? The difference is marginal at best. You probably would not even notice the difference if it was not in the garage. But you do have a 5 car garage and have to keep it filled. How much does it cost to fix a hair lip on a poor little girl in Bolivia, maybe $ 5,000? So instead of spending $ 50,000 on that car and making your life a tiny bit better, why not make 10 lives infinitely better? I was having lunch with a friend and before we went to lunch we popped into a jewelry store. She has a friend who makes jewelry and she wanted to show it to me. We were looking and I recognized a belt that my friend wears. I asked how much for the belt. The salesperson said $ 5,000. My friend has a $ 5,000 belt!!! So while we were having lunch I asked my friend how much different her life would be if she did not have the belt. “Not much” she said. Then I asked. “If your granddaughter had a hair lip and you had to sell the belt to fix it what would you do.” She said, “Well I would just take the money out of the bank.” I pointed out that this was all fantasy/hypothesis and that we have to assume that selling the belt is the only way to repair her grand daughter’s hair lip. Then she said. “Of course I would sell the belt, she’s family.” I said. “We are all family. All of us are one family, one human race. It is about compassion knowing that when you buy something extravagant and wasteful you are stealing bread from a starving child. I know it’s hard because we live in an extravagant country. But you have to know this grand and lavish American way of life is one of the main reasons why the rest of the world hates us. And, why they hijack airplanes and crash them into our sky scrapers.” She said, “Well what am I supposed to do?” I wrote this down on a piece of paper and handed it to her. “Live simply so that others may simply live.” A couple of days later I was thinking about a singer I saw once. His name was T-Buck. He was talking between songs and he said. “You know we worship all kinds of things, money, Jesus, cars, Buddha, Allah, but more than any of those things we should worship each other.” I recently went to the Philippines. It’s amazing what the internet can do. I googled Philippine surf camp, and a week later I was stepping off of a twin propeller, 12 seat airplane onto tiny island in the middle of nowhere, PI. This island is so remote that they can not get many types of heavy machinery there, so they can not make gravel with machines. Instead they use people. The human gravel makers squat on their heels, with hammers and chisels, and break up rocks. They do it 8 hours a day, 6 days a week, with no safety glasses, no protection on their hands, for 25 cents an hour, $ 2 a day. Even though I was half way around the world, on the very cusp of civilization The Catholic Church was everywhere. One evening began with the sound of church bells ringing, and a bit later I could hear the choir too. Then a few hours later a small stream of people trickled into the neighbors place, maybe 20 in all. They ate dinner and then began to sing and pray. As they were singing I was thinking about T-Buck. It suddenly occurred to me that more than anything the world needs “The Church of Each Other”. So I say that if you have 100 pairs of shoes, $ 10,000 watches, 5 ferraris, etc., you are worshiping yourself, and you lack a certain type of compassion or maybe you just are just conveniently not paying attention. I am not advocating life in a tent. I am just saying to make conscious choices, and don’t be frivolous, and wasteful. You can still have a nice house, a nice car, etc., but just THINK. That’s all just THINK, and be aware that we all are one. And whatever you take for yourself that is more than you what NEED you are taking from someone else. I would like to close with a quote from Bill Maher. Women think about diamonds the way men think about sex, the way leeches think about blood," Bill Maher once remarked. "But diamonds have a lot of blood on them, even without the terrorist connection, because they can not be traced diamonds are used by terrorists, to launder and move money. Diamond mines in Africa are controlled by rebel armies, and the rebel armies control the territory and make the villagers mine the diamonds. The villagers are basically slaves and the Rebels control them through terror, through such lovely things as cutting off the arms of the little children - something you never see in the De Beers commercials. An amputation is forever. Now, I told this to a woman recently, who was only about the nicest person I've ever met - but she is a woman. And I told her about Africa and the armies and the rebels and the terror and the cutting off the arms of the little children. And she looked up at me with a little sad face and said, Both arms? Remember Beannie Babies??? Diamonds are pretty much the same thing. I used to be in the jewelry business. Jewelry is what is called a created market. The market is driven by perceived value. What that means is that really good marketers make really good ads and they make us gullible consumers think that diamonds, beanie babies, whatever are rare, valuable, and worth a lot of money. Diamonds are a dime a dozen, it just so happens that most of them come from Africa and not that many people mine them. SO, the diamond miners got together about 100 years ago and decided to limit the supply and they did a really great job of marketing. They used to pay MILLIONS of dollars to make movies with big movie stars just so they could have a scene where the Brad Pitt of the day would ask the Angelina Jollie of the day to marry her and he would give her a diamond ring. So now in today’s times Diamonds are Forever, Every Kiss Begins with Kay, and on and on. They do a GREAT JOB!!!! Those are great ads!!!! Have you noticed that the folks who run the Diamonds are Forever ads are the De Beers family. Those are the folks who mine the diamonds. They don’t care where you buy the diamonds, just as long as you buy them. So anyone reading this ever pay over $ 50 for a beanie baby??? Feel kind of silly? Maybe in a 100 years or so people will look back and say, those silly 20th century people used to pay large amount of money for bags of beans and shiny rocks. And by the way those diamond miners, the De Beers and their friends are the same folks who brought us one hundred years of Apartheid and complete racial domination in South Africa. 100 years of white folks KICKING BLACK ASS!!! I am serious, in the last 20 years literally Millions of people in countries like the Congo have been killed in power struggles over diamonds. Anyway that’s about it Looking forward to the responses!!! more

Resolved Question: is this a winnable case against our previous landlord?

moved into a rental home in aug 07. things needed to be fixed, most of the things did not ever get fixed. for ex., some huge holes in the walls. he gave us a bucket of spackle/hand tool - told us to fix it. basement leaks bad - never fixed/not usable. the unit was never cleaned before we entered it. & a strong urine smell from the carpet in the hallway. in late oct/early nov, we paid someone to do a move in/out cleaning and to see carpet. were told the carpet not cleanable. urine had soaked into the floor, which was not sealed. estimate = 3-5K. before we moved in, he said since we have a pet, he did not want to replace carpet. cleaners also said the health risk was very bad & that it was prob making us sick. late nov - more problems came. washer broke. thanksg. heat broke. landlord did not call back. 3 weeks go by. we call him. he said he 4got. can we sue 4 all back rent and expenses he caused because of health, fire, safety hazards as well as negligent actions?we did move out in early dec after heat went out and he didn't call back. we are doing our best to document everything. taking pics, receipts. we offered the guy a settlement - just asking for what money we have been out because of this - all back rent, deposit, medical bills, space heater cost, food cost (it got so cold couldn't cook at the house, couldn't stay there for long when it got below freezing!) it's come to about 7k at least. he is balking at any of it. is the case winnable in regular court (not small claims)? can we sue for punitive damages due to the severe negligence and multiple risks of health, fire, safety or any other damages above and beyond the money we are out for because of the risks involved?we're not just concerned with merely getting out and running for it - he is letting us out of the lease, no prob. but we don't want this to happen to the next people who may move in. if we don't do something, what will stop this guy from being a reckless jerk with someone else's lives? also, there is no rental action in our city because of its size. we've tried reporting him to no avail. also - we live in eastern iowa, a suburb north of iowa city. but iowa city doesn't have jurisdiction with rental properties here.i've become real familiar with the iowa section of laws dealing with landlord/tennant. the remedies its specifies are basically about giving a 7 day notice to enable you to move out or to get things repaired. since we have already moved out and the landlord is agreeable to terminating the lease agreement, none of those remedies fit this set of circumstances anymore, and my main question remains about suing for the expenses we have paid out, as well as the question of can we win additional damages (like punitive or other,) in this type of case because of the severity of the actions/inactions. more

Resolved Question: Should i sue my landlord? is it a "winnable" case?

moved into a rental home in aug 07. things needed to be fixed, most of the things did not ever get fixed. for ex., some huge holes in the walls. he gave us a bucket of spackle/hand tool - told us to fix it. basement leaks bad - never fixed/not usable. the unit was never cleaned before we entered it. & a strong urine smell from the carpet in the hallway. in late oct/early nov, we paid someone to do a move in/out cleaning and to see carpet. were told the carpet not cleanable. urine had soaked into the floor, which was not sealed. estimate = 3-5K. before we moved in, he said since we have a pet, he did not want to replace carpet. cleaners also said the health risk was very bad & that it was prob making us sick. late nov - more problems came. washer broke. thanksg. heat broke. landlord did not call back. 3 weeks go by. we call him. he said he 4got. can we sue 4 all back rent and expenses he caused because of health, fire, safety hazards as well as negligent actions?we did move out in early dec after heat went out and he didn't call back. we are doing our best to document everything. taking pics, receipts. we offered the guy a settlement - just asking for what money we have been out because of this - all back rent, deposit, medical bills, space heater cost, food cost (it got so cold couldn't cook at the house, couldn't stay there for long when it got below freezing!) it's come to about 7k at least. he is balking at any of it. is the case winnable in regular court (not small claims)? can we sue for punitive damages due to the severe negligence and multiple risks of health, fire, safety or any other damages above and beyond the money we are out for because of the risks involved?we're not just concerned with merely getting out and running for it - he is letting us out of the lease, no prob. but we don't want this to happen to the next people who may move in. if we don't do something, what will stop this guy from being a reckless jerk with someone else's lives? also, there is no rental action in our city because of its size. we've tried reporting him to no avail.we live in eastern iowa, in a small suburb north of iowa city. more

Resolved Question: spanish traslation plz help?

Area To Be Cleaned Personal Hygiene Equipment To Be Cleaned NA ProductsConc. Instant Hand Sanitizer FF NA FI Sanitizing Hand CleanserNA Test Kits Required None Cleaning Frequency As Needed Cleaning Method Manual Safety Equipment Safety Glasses Goggles/Faceshield Gloves Safety Footwear Rubber Apron Tools and Equipment As required by QA Dept. to complete the assigned task. Safety Precautions Always wear proper safety protection. Never add water to chemicals. Always add chemical to water. Report all accidents immediately!! more

Resolved Question: A guide to walking tigers?

Tigers really are as big and poofy and soft as they look, and they purr like a freight train going by. You find this out by taking one for a walk. To take a tiger for a walk, you first need a tiger. Tigers fresh from the bush are not recommended for the inexperienced. What you need is one who's used to the procedure. He or she is thus liable to be merely playful, rather than actively irritated. You also need a friend, whom you really, really trust. The friend carries an apple wood cane; apple, or some other wood which will bend under stress rather than shattering. This, friend, is your backup, and the cane is his or her only tool for everything, from knocking stuff out of the way that the tiger is liable to eat, to crowd control, to hooking on and madly hanging on if things go wrong. What YOU carry is a ten foot length of pass-link chain. This is your leash. Pass-link chain is the stuff where the links will fit through each other. This is important. You need this so you can hook on a safety clip. The chain is looped about the tiger's neck and acks as a giant choke-chain, but the clip is there to keep a loop of some sort in case things go badly wrong. You carry the chain looped in one hand in a peculiar fashion which permits the whole length of chain to be dragged from your hand without taking your hand and/or arm with it. You practice this beforehand till you're sure you've got it right. Then you go into the cage with the tiger. Your friend does not. You gauge the tiger's mood and put the leash on the tiger. There isn't a whole lot more to say about this step except to say that that is why your friend is there, OUTside the cage. On your side is the fact that the tiger knows what the leash is for by this time and presumably is largely in favor of the idea. This is where you find out that tigers are soft and poofy. They are also much, much larger than you had ever dreamed, when you're standing next to one. Then you take the tiger for a walk. Your friend walks in front with the cane to clear the way. You walk with the tiger at your side, keeping pretty good control and letting the tiger know that you are Paying Attention, because if the tiger thinks you are not Paying Attention, it will do what housecats do, let you know that you should be Paying Attention. Unlike housecats, the tiger is big enough not to have to do anything truly outrageous to rectify the situation. Reaching behind you with one forepaw and sweeping your legs out from under you is generally considered good enough by most tigers. They think this is hilarious. To this extent, tigers differ from housecats in that they seem to have a sense of humor. It is possible that the tiger will see something that it wants. In this case, the tiger will go where it wants to go, and your job is to stop it. This is generally done by wrapping the chain around something that you pass, as the tiger drags you away. This will slow it down enough for your friend to jump on top of you and grab the chain as you go bulleting across the countryside. The weight of two adult humans will generally slow a tiger down enough to make things manageable, whereas one will not. It is not usual for the tiger to react to freedom by turning around and turning you into fajitas, though this would actually (at least in the short term) be an eminently practical thing for the tiger to do. They enjoy their fun but are generally not ill-tempered. If they are they don't get taken for walks. They also purr like a freight train passing. Experts in the field claim that this is not purring, that it means something else, but you couldn't put it by me. Sure sounded like purring, at 16-2/3 RPM, but it sounded like purring. All in all, an experience I highly recommend as a lifetime source of cocktail party conversation, but it sort of tends to leave you limp for the rest of the day. more

Voting Question: Is it illegal to tape a call centre worker when ur a customer?

a couple of my colleagues (we work in a british call centre) have been upset by angry customers on the phone stating that they are taping the calls...(one stated that he was handing it over to his local paper)...I know privacy law is naturally quite a difficult area to work out but surely this is illegal as it infringes on the privacy of employees who should expect a strong degree of privacy in their job...any opinions and fact would be appreciate... p.s call centres are shite:( Additional Details 17 minutes ago ok...a) we dont need to be worried about the quality of the service as we can only work with the tools we are given by the company we work for and b) the calls are recorded by the company as the second question rightly put it... HOWEVER THIS IS DONE FOR THE BENEFIT OF BOTH THE CUSTOMER (SECURITY) AND AGENT (SAFETY ALSO)...AND A CUSTOMER TAPING AN AGENT IS BOTH UNNECCESSARY AND DANGEROUS ...AS I SAID COMPANIES GIVE DUE WARNING TAPES ARE RECORDED... more

Resolved Question: what country is closest to a conservative utopia?

As someone left of center, I can say that the Euro-socialist countries of Northern Europe roughly strike the right balance between providing a social safety net and tools for upward mobility on the one hand and allowing people to profit from hard work, smart investment, or innovation on the other. By contrast, most of the places I can think of that practice low taxes on the wealthy, weak labor laws and weak environmental and other regulations are mostly in the Third World, provide a very nice standard of living for a few people who live in gated communities, and everyone else lives in cardboard boxes in slums with nearly NO chance of upward mobility. Some will point to Hong Kong or Switzerland, but while Switzerland doesn't have socialized medicine and instead makes you buy insurance, they do have price controls that result in the Swiss paying a third as much as Americans. Price controls aren't exactly conservative. http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/37544.phpKris, Good points on Guatamala, but I'd question their "choice" back in the 50s, they elected a president who tried to do land reform by buying unused land from large plantations for the value they declared on their taxes (which of course the owners lowballed). For his trouble, we backed a coup and he was chased out of office. Since then, the US has backed a string of right wing strong men and death squads, so their choice has been influenced by a gun to their heads. more

Resolved Question: 1. Under what theoretical orientation do you think Miner is operating in his interpretations? What evidence su

The anthropologist has become so familiar with the diversity of ways in which different people behave in similar situations that he is not apt to be surprised by even the most exotic customs. In fact, if all of the logically possible combinations of behavior have not been found somewhere in the world, he is apt to suspect that they must be present in some yet undescribed tribe. The point has, in fact, been expressed with respect to clan organization by Murdock (1949: 71).[2] In this light, the magical beliefs and practices of the Nacirema present such unusual aspects that it seems desirable to describe them as an example of the extremes to which human behavior can go. ¶ 1 Professor Linton [3] first brought the ritual of the Nacirema to the attention of anthropologists twenty years ago (1936: 326), but the culture of this people is still very poorly understood. They are a North American group living in the territory between the Canadian Cree, the Yaqui and Tarahumare of Mexico, and the Carib and Arawak of the Antilles. Little is known of their origin, although tradition states that they came from the east.... [4] ¶ 2 Nacirema culture is characterized by a highly developed market economy which has evolved in a rich natural habitat. While much of the people's time is devoted to economic pursuits, a large part of the fruits of these labors and a considerable portion of the day are spent in ritual activity. The focus of this activity is the human body, the appearance and health of which loom as a dominant concern in the ethos of the people. While such a concern is certainly not unusual, its ceremonial aspects and associated philosophy are unique. ¶ 3 The fundamental belief underlying the whole system appears to be that the human body is ugly and that its natural tendency is to debility and disease. Incarcerated in such a body, man's only hope is to avert these characteristics through the use of ritual and ceremony. Every household has one or more shrines devoted to this purpose. The more powerful individuals in the society have several shrines in their houses and, in fact, the opulence of a house is often referred to in terms of the number of such ritual centers it possesses. Most houses are of wattle and daub construction, but the shrine rooms of the more wealthy are walled with stone. Poorer families imitate the rich by applying pottery plaques to their shrine walls. ¶ 4 While each family has at least one such shrine, the rituals associated with it are not family ceremonies but are private and secret. The rites are normally only discussed with children, and then only during the period when they are being initiated into these mysteries. I was able, however, to establish sufficient [504 begins ->] rapport with the natives to examine these shrines and to have the rituals described to me. ¶ 5 The focal point of the shrine is a box or chest which is built into the wall. In this chest are kept the many charms and magical potions without which no native believes he could live. These preparations are secured from a variety of specialized practitioners. The most powerful of these are the medicine men, whose assistance must be rewarded with substantial gifts. However, the medicine men do not provide the curative potions for their clients, but decide what the ingredients should be and then write them down in an ancient and secret language. This writing is understood only by the medicine men and by the herbalists who, for another gift, provide the required charm. ¶ 6 The charm is not disposed of after it has served its purpose, but is placed in the charmbox of the household shrine. As these magical materials are specific for certain ills, and the real or imagined maladies of the people are many, the charm-box is usually full to overflowing. The magical packets are so numerous that people forget what their purposes were and fear to use them again. While the natives are very vague on this point, we can only assume that the idea in retaining all the old magical materials is that their presence in the charm-box, before which the body rituals are conducted, will in some way protect the worshiper. ¶ 7 Beneath the charm-box is a small font. Each day every member of the family, in succession, enters the shrine room, bows his head before the charm-box, mingles different sorts of holy water in the font, and proceeds with a brief rite of ablution.[5] The holy waters are secured from the Water Temple of the community, where the priests conduct elaborate ceremonies to make the liquid ritually pure. ¶ 8 In the hierarchy of magical practitioners, and below the medicine men in prestige, are specialists whose designation is best translated as "holy-mouth-men." The Nacirema have an almost pathological horror of and fascination with the mouth, the condition of which is believed to have a supernatural influence on all social relationships. Were it not for the rituals of the mouth, they believe that their teeth would fall out, their gums bleed, their jaws shrink, their friends desert them, and their lovers reject them. They also believe that a strong relationship exists between oral and moral characteristics. For example, there is a ritual ablution of the mouth for children which is supposed to improve their moral fiber. ¶ 9 The daily body ritual performed by everyone includes a mouth-rite. Despite the fact that these people are so punctilious [6] about care of the mouth, this rite involves a practice which strikes the uninitiated stranger as revolting. It was reported to me that the ritual consists of inserting a small bundle of hog hairs into the mouth, along with certain magical powders, and then moving the bundle in a highly formalized series of gestures.[7] ¶ 10 In addition to the private mouth-rite, the people seek out a holy-mouth-man once or twice a year. These practitioners have an impressive set of paraphernalia, consisting of a variety of augers, awls, probes, and prods. The use of [505 begins ->] these objects in the exorcism of the evils of the mouth involves almost unbelievable ritual torture of the client. The holy-mouth-man opens the client's mouth and, using the above mentioned tools, enlarges any holes which decay may have created in the teeth. Magical materials are put into these holes. If there are no naturally occurring holes in the teeth, large sections of one or more teeth are gouged out so that the supernatural substance can be applied. In the client's view, the purpose of these ministrations [8] is to arrest decay and to draw friends. The extremely sacred and traditional character of the rite is evident in the fact that the natives return to the holy-mouth-men year after year, despite the fact that their teeth continue to decay. ¶ 11 It is to be hoped that, when a thorough study of the Nacirema is made, there will be careful inquiry into the personality structure of these people. One has but to watch the gleam in the eye of a holy-mouth-man, as he jabs an awl into an exposed nerve, to suspect that a certain amount of sadism is involved. If this can be established, a very interesting pattern emerges, for most of the population shows definite masochistic tendencies. It was to these that Professor Linton referred in discussing a distinctive part of the daily body ritual which is performed only by men. This part of the rite includes scraping and lacerating the surface of the face with a sharp instrument. Special women's rites are performed only four times during each lunar month, but what they lack in frequency is made up in barbarity. As part of this ceremony, women bake their heads in small ovens for about an hour. The theoretically interesting point is that what seems to be a preponderantly masochistic people have developed sadistic specialists. ¶ 12 The medicine men have an imposing temple, or latipso, in every community of any size. The more elaborate ceremonies required to treat very sick patients can only be performed at this temple. These ceremonies involve not only the thaumaturge [9] but a permanent group of vestal maidens who move sedately about the temple chambers in distinctive costume and headdress. ¶ 13 The latipso ceremonies are so harsh that it is phenomenal that a fair proportion of the really sick natives who enter the temple ever recover. Small children whose indoctrination is still incomplete have been known to resist attempts to take them to the temple because "that is where you go to die." Despite this fact, sick adults are not only willing but eager to undergo the protracted ritual purification, if they can afford to do so. No matter how ill the supplicant or how grave the emergency, the guardians of many temples will not admit a client if he cannot give a rich gift to the custodian. Even after one has gained and survived the ceremonies, the guardians will not permit the neophyte to leave until he makes still another gift. ¶ 14 The supplicant entering the temple is first stripped of all his or her clothes. In everyday life the Nacirema avoids exposure of his body and its natural functions. Bathing and excretory acts are performed only in the secrecy of the household shrine, where they are ritualized as part of the body-rites. Psychological shock results from the fact that body secrecy is suddenly lost upon entry into the latipso. A man, whose own wife has never seen him in an excre- [506 begins ->] tory act, suddenly finds himself naked and assisted by a vestal maiden while he performs his natural functions into a sacred vessel. This sort of ceremonial treatment is necessitated by the fact that the excreta are used by a diviner to ascertain the course and nature of the client's sickness. Female clients, on the other hand, find their naked bodies are subjected to the scrutiny, manipulation and prodding of the medicine men. ¶ 15 Few supplicants in the temple are well enough to do anything but lie on their hard beds. The daily ceremonies, like the rites of the holy-mouth-men, involve discomfort and torture. With ritual precision, the vestals awaken their miserable charges each dawn and roll them about on their beds of pain while performing ablutions, in the formal movements of which the maidens are highly trained. At other times they insert magic wands in the supplicant's mouth or force him to eat substances which are supposed to be healing. From time to time the medicine men come to their clients and jab magically treated needles into their flesh. The fact that these temple ceremonies may not cure, and may even kill the neophyte, in no way decreases the people's faith in the medicine men. ¶ 16 There remains one other kind of practitioner, known as a "listener." This witch-doctor has the power to exorcise the devils that lodge in the heads of people who have been bewitched. The Nacirema believe that parents bewitch their own children. Mothers are particularly suspected of putting a curse on children while teaching them the secret body rituals. The counter-magic of the witch-doctor is unusual in its lack of ritual. The patient simply tells the "listener" all his troubles and fears, beginning with the earliest difficulties he can remember. The memory displayed by the Nacirema in these exorcism sessions is truly remarkable. It is not uncommon for the patient to bemoan the rejection he felt upon being weaned as a babe, and a few individuals even see their troubles going back to the traumatic effects of their own birth. ¶ 17 In conclusion, mention must be made of certain practices which have their base in native esthetics but which depend upon the pervasive aversion to the natural body and its functions. There are ritual fasts to make fat people thin and ceremonial feasts to make thin people fat. Still other rites are used to make women's breasts larger if they are small, and smaller if they are large. General dissatisfaction with breast shape is symbolized in the fact that the ideal form is virtually outside the range of human variation. A few women afflicted with almost inhuman hypermammary development are so idolized that they make a handsome living by simply going from village to village and permitting the natives to stare at them for a fee. ¶ 18 Reference has already been made to the fact that excretory functions are ritualized, routinized, and relegated to secrecy. Natural reproductive functions are similarly distorted. Intercourse is taboo as a topic and scheduled as an act. Efforts are made to avoid pregnancy by the use of magical materials or by limiting intercourse to certain phases of the moon. Conception is actually very infrequent. When pregnant, women dress so as to hide their condition. Parturi- [507 begins ->] tion takes place in secret, without friends or relatives to assist, and the majority of women do not nurse their infants. ¶ 19 Our review of the ritual life of the Nacirema has certainly shown them to be a magic-ridden people. It is hard to understand how they have managed to exist so long under the burdens which they have imposed upon themselves. But even such exotic customs as these take on real meaning when they are viewed with the insight provided by Malinowski [10] when he wrote (1948: 70): ¶ 20 Looking from far and above, from our high places of safety in the developed civilization, it is easy to see all the crudity and irrelevance of magic. But without its power and guidance early man could not have mastered his practical difficulties as he has done, nor could man have advanced to the higher stages of civilization.[11] ¶ 21 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- REFERENCES CITED Linton, Ralph 1936 The Study of Man. New York, D. Appleton-Century Co. Malinowsli, Bronislaw 1948 Magic, Science, and Religion. Glencoe, The Free Press. Murdock, George P. 1949 Social Structure. New York, The Macmillan Co. more

Resolved Question: BF mentioned wanting to take some carpentry classes. Where can I buy tools at the BEST price? (a gift)?

And how much would it be? These tools are required for the program: Federally approved safety glasses Hard hat Leather work shoes or boots Carpenters tool box—optional Nail apron – leather or Cordura Claw hammer – Straight claw 16 to 22 oz. Hand saw 26” 8 point One 16' to 30' steel tape (16” and 19.2” centers indicated) One 50' or 100' steel tape (with 16" centers indicated) Combination square with level vial and/or Speed Square Framing Square (with rafter table) 1 level 24" to 48" Nail puller (claw type) – cat’s paw Flat pry bar – Wonder bar Utility knife (retractable blade) Chalkline Three Wood Chisels 1/2” 3/4” 1” Two Nail sets 1/32" and 2/32" Drywall saw Coping saw Screw driver sets (regular and Phillips)(#2 Phillips is most important) Pencils Four-way file Rubber overshoes or slip on rubber boots for concrete work Construction Master IV or Construction Master Pro Calculat more

Resolved Question: my report.........?

Karlie Acheson 5-25-07 Current events paper # 5 War in Iraq update This war has been going on for a few years now. Many wonder, “When will it end?” For some new updates I went to Http://www.cnn.com and clicked on the war in Iraq. Here is a story broadcasted on CNN: WASHINGTON (AP) -- The system for delivering badly needed gear to Marines in Iraq has failed to meet many urgent requests for equipment from troops in the field, according to an internal document obtained by The Associated Press. Of more than 100 requests from deployed Marine units between February 2006 and February 2007, less than 10 percent have been fulfilled, the document says. It blamed the bureaucracy and a "risk-averse" approach by acquisition officials. Among the items held up were a mine-resistant vehicle and a hand-held laser system. "Process worship cripples operating forces," according to the document. "Civilian middle management lacks technical and operational currency." The 32-page document -- labeled "For Official Use Only" -- was prepared by the staff of the 1st Marine Expeditionary Force after they returned from Iraq in February. The document was to be presented in March to senior officials in the Pentagon's defense research and engineering office. The presentation was canceled by Marine Corps leaders because its contents were deemed too contentious, according to a defense official familiar with the document. The official spoke on condition of anonymity because he was not authorized to discuss it publicly. The document's claims run counter to the public description of a process intended to cut through the layers of red tape that frequently slow the military's procurement process. The Marine Corps had no immediate comment on the document. In a briefing Wednesday, Marine Corps officials hailed their "Urgent Universal Need Statement" system as a way to give Marines in combat a greater say in weapons-buying decisions. "What we all liked about [the urgent requests] is they came from the operators out on the ground and there was always a perceived better way of doing things," said Maj. Gen. Dennis Hejlik, who was a commander in Iraq from June 2004 to February 2005. The document lists 24 examples of equipment urgently needed by Marines in Iraq's Anbar province. One, the mine-resistant ambush-protected vehicle, has received attention as a promising way to protect troops from roadside blasts, the leading killer of U.S. forces in Iraq. After receiving a February 2005 urgent request approved by Hejlik for nearly 1,200 of the vehicles, the Marine Corps instead purchased improved versions of the ubiquitous Humvee. The industrial capacity did not exist to quickly build the new mine-resistant vehicles and the more heavily armored Humvees were viewed as a suitable solution, Marine Corps officials said. That proved not to be the case, as insurgent elements in Iraq developed more powerful bombs that could penetrate the Humvees. The mine-resistant vehicles are now a top priority for all the military branches, which plan to buy 7,774 of the carriers at a cost of $8.4 billion. Brig. Gen. Robert Milstead, chief of Marine Corps public affairs, said cost was not a factor in choosing the Humvee. "This was not a budgetary decision," Milstead said Wednesday. "You can take that to the bank." 'Delays cause ... deaths and injuries' The internal document, however, states that the cost of building new vehicles was a primary reason the request was denied by the Marine Corps Combat Development Command in Quantico, Virginia. Needs of the deployed troops are "competed against funded programs," the document states. "Resistance costs time," it adds. "Unnecessary delays cause U.S. friendly and innocent Iraqi deaths and injuries." A second example cited is the compact high power laser dazzler, an inexpensive, nonlethal tool for steering unwelcome vehicles away from U.S. checkpoints in Iraq. The dazzler emits a powerful stream of green light that stops or redirects oncoming traffic by temporarily impairing the driver's vision. Safety procedures block laser purchase In June 2005, Marines stationed in western Iraq filed an urgent request for several hundred of the dazzlers, which are built by LE Systems, a small company in Hartford, Connecticut. The request was repeated nearly a year later. "Timely purchase and employment of all systems bureaucratically stymied," the document states. Separate documents indicate the deployed Marines became so frustrated at the delays they bypassed normal acquisition procedures and used money from their own budget to buy 28 of the dazzlers directly from LE Systems. But because the lasers had not passed a safety review process, stateside authorities barred the Marines from using them. In January, nearly 18 months after the first request, the Marines received a less powerful laser built by a different company. Titus Casazza, president of LE Systems, criticized the Marine Corps' acquisition process. 'Bureaucrats and lab rats' "The bureaucrats and lab rats sitting behind a desk stateside are making decisions on what will be given to our soldiers even if contrary to the specific requests of these soldiers and their commanding generals," he said. There are successful examples listed in the briefing document. A December request for an airborne surveillance system -- Angel Fire -- is expected to be filled this summer. The system provides constant overhead surveillance of large urban areas, such as Ramadi or Falluja, and is able to track the movement of people and vehicles. Len Blasiol, a civilian official with the Combat Development Command, said the speed with which requests can be met is largely dependent on how much research and development work needs to be done. "The first question is, 'Is this something we can go out right now today and buy? Is it sitting on a shelf somewhere waiting for us to buy?' And if it is, then we figure out how to buy it," Blasiol said. As you can see… there is much going on in the war. When will this stop? I don’t know for sure, one thing I do know is that we are just entering our fifth year of combat. more

Resolved Question: Complete Draft Grades?

49ers = B - Willis will learn from Mike Singletary, 'Nuff said! Staley will learn from Larry Allen. Hill is a big WR with a nose for the end zone. McDonald will contribute at DT as long as his knees hold up. Moore is a small DE with a high motor. Goldson has no NFL position as a DB and will have to make it on special teams. Cohen is the 2nd DT with bad legs drafted, not good! Brown is a smart, but unspectacular CB. A poor mans Randall Gay. Clayton is a selfish head case who never utilized his potential at RB. A wasted pick. Bears = A - Olson will be a nice pass catching TE. Bazuin is a blue collar guy who adds depth for run support. Wolfe is a 3rd down back to spell Benson. OLB Okwo will learn while playing special teams for a few years. Beekman is an explosive run blocker better suited as a C. Payne played HB, WR, P, CB and S in college. A incredible athlete still learning the FS position, he could be a star in a few years. Graham is a top flight kick returner who will team with Hester to give them a deadly duo. McBride is a small CB who will have to make it on special teams. Brant is a reach who may be a big sized guard. Bengals = B Hall is a great pick who will team with Joseph to give them a solid, young CB tandem. Irons is a confusing pick considering they just resigned Watson to a big multi-year deal. Is this their way of saying Perry is done? White can play both S positions and adds depth. Rowe is like Palmer. Big arm, tall, but not a scrambler. Unlike Carson, his decision making is questionable. Toeaina has an inconsistent motor, but good tools to be a run stuffing DT. Santucci can play C and both guard spots. Ndukwe will try to make it on special teams. Bills = A Hall of Famer Marv Levy pulls out a steal! Lynch is seen as a mix of Thurman Thomas/ Ken Davis and a better fit for their offense than McGahee. A real steal is Posluszny, who will either try to fill Spikes or Fletchers spot and is solid. Many had Edwards the 2nd rated QB behind Russell and he will provide a nice push for the improving Losman. Wright will push Thomas for short yardage carries. Wendling can play either S position and always seems to make plays. Schouman is a FB who catches the ball extremely well. Ah You is a oft-injured, finesse DE who will have a hard time making the team. They didn't draft a CB or WR, so it wasn't a perfect draft, but good. Broncos = B - As usual, they trade. This time it is a gamble. Moss will either be a solid edge rusher or miss completely. Crowder is solid, but unspectacular and a reach. Harris was a smart pick to learn from his aging O line mates. You can't blame them for gambling on DT Thomas. If it works out, they get a perennial Pro Bowler. Browns = A - Thomas was a no brainer who now helps give the Browns a good looking offensive line. They paid way too much for Quinn, who was rated the 5th best QB by me, but he is a hometown kid who wants to play at home. Just don't be surprised if Frye or/and Anderson beat him out now that they have blockers finally. Wright is a great gamble. If he really has cleaned up his act, he might end up being the best CB to come from this draft. An immediate starter if just in nickel packages. McDonald is best suited to play FS. Purcell is a DE who may end up a DT. Pittman needs to bulk up in the weight room if he wants a roster spot as a DE. Steptoe will have to make it as a returner. Buccaneers = A+ Bucs had a fantastic draft top to bottom! Adams is the best DE in the draft and will learn from the aging Rice. Sears was a great pick who will help protect whoever the QB is and open a hole or 2 for Cadillac. Piscitelli is a great athlete who can play SS or OLB in the Bucs cover 2 scheme. Their next John Lynch. Black has a chance to be a star and gets to learn from Brooks. Fastest LB in the draft. Jackson is a prototypical cover 2 CB and intelligent. Peterson is a big pass rushing DE who needs time to be groomed. Rice will teach him a few moves. Hayward is a perfect fit as a WLB on a cover 2 D. Denman is a huge OT with a long reach who needs maybe a season to develop. Hamilton played the cover 2 a lot at Virginia and may fit right in on dime packages as an extra CB. Darby will spell the Cadillac from time to time. The futures looking brighter in the Bay. Cardinals = B+ They needed any type of lineman on offense, but Brown may be a bit too high. He's more a guard than tackle. Branch fell right into their laps and may even inspire ex-Wolverine team mate McBride to play up to his potential. If that happens, the Cards will have a duo on par with the Jags 2 All Pro DT's. Davis is short and battles with his weight, but is a over achiever and will help somewhere. Special teams perhaps. Breaston will have to make it as a returner. Patrick may be a real steal. The intelligent TE is a natural leader and gives the Cards 2 young TE's with Pope, but plays H-back as well. Chargers = A - The theme today was that the rich got richer. Davis will put Parker on the bench by years end maybe. Weddle is a perfect pick who can cover the TE or WR. Waters was a 1st rounder last year until he blew out his knee. He will help on special teams as he learns. Chandler is a huge TE at 6 '7' 270, but doesn't block at all. Naanee is a physical, unpolished specimen who will be given time to develop at WR while he plays special teams. Siler stock dropped more than any other prospect. Going from a possible first rounder to almost undrafted. He is a leader and makes plays, but won't dominate at ILB in the pros. Stiff in the hips, he is strictly a run support type who must make it on special teams on a team deep in LB's. Chiefs = D They amazingly did not address their offensive line woes. Johnson should last about 4 games. Think a small Earl Campbell getting burned out too fast. Bowe fills a need as far as the WR corps is aging and he can block well too. McBride is a hard worker at DE who will fill in for Allen while he serves his suspension. Tyler was on many mocks 1st round and may be a DT than can be useful in KC finally after all the busts. Smith is a poor mans Kimble Anders and will play that role. Medlock was a confusing pick with OT Frye on the board. Tynes has a much stronger leg, but Medlock may be more accurate. If they go with Medlock, don't expect a FG longer than 45 yards in a dome, much less windy KC. Taylor is versatile and can play C or T, but is not strong and is mainly an average pass blocker. Allan is athletic at TE, but will he be able to jump from Div - III to the NFL? Crazy they didn't draft more O lineman! Colts = A + Remember how the rich got richer? The Colts got 4 guys who were 1st round picks on many mock drafts! Gonzales replaces Stokely without blinking. Ugoh will learn as he is groomed to replace Glenn in a few years. Hughes won the Lott Award and was maybe the best fit as a CB for a cover 2 D in the draft = A REAL STEAL who starts day 1! Pitcock will rotate with Booger and help solidify the run support. Condren is a self made gym rat who will pay his dues on special teams a few years. Session can play all LB positions, but may be best suited as a SS. Hall is an H-back type who may stick. Coe can play S or CB, which Dungy likes, but will have to stick on special teams. Dawson could be a sleeper. At 6 foot 270, he is quick, can run and will line up at DE. Cowboys = A - Jerry missed wheeling and dealing. Spencer adds depth to a deep, talented LB corp. Martin is a solid offensive lineman who needs a year or 2 to learn. Stanback is a gifted athlete who Dallas may envision as a Hines Ward type. Free is an athletic OT who may start right away. Folk is a good kicker who can also punt great. Anderson is a special teams monster who also happens to block and catch well at FB. Brown is a lock down CB who will allow Henry to move to FS to shore up the deep hole in the D. Ball adds depth at CB and special teams. Dolphins = B Ginn has speed. Point blank. He needs to learn how to be a better WR, but maybe after watching Hester, the Fins think Ginn will win a few on special teams? A reach that is a grand slam if it works out. Beck was rated the 2nd best QB by many and comes from a system than grooms NFL ready QB's. He may end up starting sooner than expected if Lemon is..well...a lemon. Satele can play guard or center and will start day 1. Booker will be a 3rd down back to spell Brown. Now...what to do with Ricky? Soliai is a 2 gap DT who will stuff the run. Mauia is a solid guard who needs time to polish his skills. Mormino is a C who can play guard too. Smith is a cerebral LB who plays all LB positions OK, but may need to make his bones on special teams. Fields is a P with a slow release, but strong leg. Wright is a tweener at DE who may need to move to OLB and make it on special teams. Eagles = A + I'm no Iggles fan, but even I recognize Andy Reids unpredictable genius. Kolb will be the first QB he can groom since Donovan and can take his sweet time with Feeley and Holcome as back ups. It's a hit or miss that won't hurt if it misses, but don't bet against Reid. Abiamiri is a solid DE who will lend to the rotation. Bradley could be a real steal if his knee stays healthy. At the least, he helps on special teams. Hunt is a real steal here! Finally they can sit Westbrook on short yardage and relieve him of about 10 carries per game to lengthen his career. Gaddis has all the FS tools, but needs developmental time. He gets to learn from future Hall of Famer Dawkins. Celek is a good clutch receiver at TE. Barksdale was on every scouts sleeper list. He is a big CB who may be a pleasant surprise or a special teams contributor. Ilaoa is one of my favorite sleepers. He is 5 8' 250lbs with good speed and ultra soft hands. He may flop or he may end up being an integral part of the offense. Style of running is compared to Emmit Smith. Falcons = A + The Petrino era starts out STRONG! Anderson was the best defensive player on the board and helps them day 1. Blalock was a 1st rounder who fell to them and will be a solid guard for a decade. Houston is another 1st rounder who allows Williams to go to FS and gives Atlanta a young secondary that may soon be the best in the NFL! Robinson is a big, fast WR who will push the 2 former #1 WR's to either play to their potential or sit. Nicholas will be a blitzer and special teams star. Milner is a fast TE who must learn to catch the ball consistently. Lewis is a run stuffing DT who can also play guard. He'll be tried at both. Irons was a nice pick up and should contribute on dime packages and special teams. Datish can play all line positions, but C may be his calling. Stone is an athletic freak of nature and their future SS. A REAL STEAL! Snelling also qualifies as a steal. He will replace Duckett as the short yardage back, can play fullback, blocks and catches well also. He will be used often. Maybe the best draft in Falcons history and all should make the squad. Giants = C CB Ross was a fine pick up. WR Smith will push the aging Toomer. Alford is a pass rushing DT who fits right is with the pass rushing happy DE's. DeOssie is a LB who can line up anywhere, as well as long snap. Boss is a huge TE with great hands. Koets in now the ONLY LT on the roster! He is solid in technique, but needs to hit the weight room. Eli should be on his back often! Johnson is a possible prospect at FS who will need to stick on special teams. Bradshaw is a small RB who the G-men hope can catch some passes that were intended for Tiki this year. Best move still appears to be made by Tiki retiring. Amazing they didn't address their O line woes with more vigor! Jaguars = B + Nice, solid draft! Nelson gives them a top flight FS who can cover WR's easily. Durant is a perfect fit for their scheme and gets to learn from Del Rio. Versatile too. Walker came off a torn ACL to catch over 90 balls. A nice possession type of WR. Podlesh is a big, athletic P who some think is the next Ray Guy. Smith is a leader, but a tweener DE who will have to move to OLB and prove his hip is healthy. Nwaneri is a project still learning how to play guard, but could be a real find in a few years if he develops. Gattis is always around the ball and a special teams star. Landri is an undersized lunch pail type who may find a niche as a pass rushing DT. Broussard is a big WR lacking much speed. Nkang is a project who will either be a LB or SS, but will have to stick thru special teams. Carnahan is a big OT whose knee may not have healed yet and might need a year on the practice squad. Jets = B+ Mangini took a cue from his mentor and ran his draft room like a mad scientist. Revis was the top rated CB by many and starts now! Harris is very solid and starts day 1 as well at ILB. Bender is a huge T who will be given time to develop. Stuckey has all the tools to be a special WR, but is inconsistent. Coles will be a good mentor. Gave up a lot for 2 starters. Which may be just fine! Lions = A - Matt Millen was wheeling and dealing. Johnson was a no brainer. Furrey goes to the slot and Roy Williams may be the #2 WR for the first time in his life. Stanton may of been a reach. Time will tell, but Martz needs to groom a replacement for Kitna within 2 years. Alama- Francis is a awesome athlete who could help Detroit for a decade at DE. Alexander can play CB or FS. A solid pick. Davis should start at CB day 1. Ramirez should start right away and make several Pro Bowls at guard. Baldwin will be a solid WLB who can play MLB as well. Robinson started at CB for 3 years at 'Bama and is a leader. Packers = B - A gambling type of draft. Harrell should be solid for years, but Jackson came out too early and Jones was a huge reach. He's big, but not fast or consistent. A 4th WR type at best. Rouse can play LB or SS and is either going to be great or have a bum knee that will prevent him from going to the next level. Barbre is a unique talent who will take a few years to develop as a guard. Clowney is a speedy, undersized WR who works the underneath routes well, but has inconsistent hands. Hall will have to make it via special teams. Bishop is a run stuffing LB. Crosby was a curious pick, considering Rayner had an excellent rookie year. Crosby could be better than any Packer kicker ever though. Rayner won't be unemployed long. The Pack is gambling Wynn finally stays healthy and realizes his potential, which could be several thousand yard seasons. Harris is a big TE who isn't fast and needs to improve his blocking. Panthers = A Fox had a good draft. They had to settle for Beeson, but he will be fine at LB. Jarrett will learn from Keyshawn in his last year in the NFL. Kalil is a small C, but the best in the draft and expert at zone blocking. Johnson is a solid DE who will rotate in to spell the starters. Robinson is much in the mold of Steve Smith. The tiny WR should return kicks day 1 while learning his way into the offense. Rosario is a top notch athlete who is seen a Shannon Sharpe type and also loves playing special teams. Shaw is a consistent run stopper and may replace Morgan at MLB. Wilson was a top college CB who is best suited as a FS in the pros. Patriots = A + Evil Bill is at it again! Randy Moss for just! a 4th rounder is a joke and Moss returning to Pro Bowl form in his quest for a ring is practically a guarantee. Next year, 2 first rounders await! Merriweather is a proto typical Pat. He can play CB or either S position. He won't whack out up in NE either, the vets will keep him on a leash. Brown is a run stuffing DT who will spell Woolfolk. Oldenberg is the typical Pat pick. A huge OT they will take their time developing. Rogers is a big, speedy OLB Vrabel will groom to replace him. Richardson is smart and versatile, able to play CB or S. A Bellichek type of player. Hairston is big and fast at RB. A Patrick Pass clone who will play that role. Hilliard is a leader and is huge and versatile enough to play guard or OT. A cerebral type. Lua is a strong MLB with good pass rushing skills. Elgin is a hard worker and is versatile enough to play C or guard, but is small. Raiders = A+ Da Raiders might just win, baby! Russell will be throwing deep because he has the arm to. Miller will open up the middle because he is a huge TE with good hands. DE Moses was in the top 10 of most pre season mock drafts and will only help make an excellent D stronger. Henderson is a project at OT and will learn from the great Jackie Slater. Higgins is an enigma. The fastest WR in the draft, Al envisions him as the next Cliff Branch. He just may be right. Bush is a big back who has played small thus far. He may stick as a 3rd HB behind Jordan and Rhodes. Bowie will be forever known as the guy traded for Randy Moss. He is a speed merchant at CB and may be given time to develop while on special teams. Richardson is a tall DE with good upside and will need time to develop. Frampton is a hard working SS who will need to stick via special teams. O'Neal is a boom or bust type at FB whose stock has dropped the past few years. Holland is a 4.4 WR. Al loves speed. Great draft by the Maestro! Rams = B Carriker can play anywhere on the D line and excel. Leonards pick signifies a new wrinkle on the O. He may spell Jackson in the 1 back set on occasion, but the 2 set system will be there now with both backs excellent at catching passes. Wade will push for nickel back at the least day 1 and may soon start. Fry has a nasty streak in him at C or guard. Ryan was a DE at Michigan, but will probably move to DT in the NFL. Shackleford is big and can play either guard or T positions. Jackson is a solid DT that doesn't do anything particularly special. Stanley is a tiny WR with 4.4 speed who will have to make it by returning kicks. Ravens = A Ozzie Newsome is probably the best GM in the NFL. He just drafted 2 starting guards after watching his line get depleted a few weeks ago. Grubbs has All Pro potential, while Yanda plays with a nasty streak that will be embraced by McGahee and McNair. Figurs will return kicks and learn how to run routes from a former returner in Mason. Barnes is a pass rush specialist who will help on special teams. McClain starts a FB day 1. Smith will be given every opportunity to replace Boller as McNairs replacement. Burgess will have to make it via special teams. Redskins = A+ Credit them for not withering to Chicago's demands. They'll just get Briggs next year. They held pat and got the best safety since Ed Reed. Landry and Taylor will play off each other perfectly. This pick may insure Taylor staying in DC longer too. Count the trail of bodies they scrape off the turf the next decade as Taylor and Landry may form the best Safety duo in the history of the NFL. Imagine 2 Jack Tatums! Sartz is a tall, thin athlete who may work out as a WLB in time. He should be on the special teams a few years for now. Blades should do fine as a run stuffing SLB who comes out on passing downs. Palmer is another Joe Gibbs project (Jay Schroeder, Stan Humphries, Mark Rypien), a late draft pick given years to learn. Ecker is a huge TE drafted to block, much like a Don Warren. Saints = A - Meachum was rated the best WR in the draft by many. Alleman upgrades the O line and should be a solid guard a long time. Young should start day 1 at CB. Pittman adds depth at RB, a good move and value pick. Bushrod is a real sleeper at OT who may be blocking for Duce and Reggie for years. Jones is a play making ball hawk CB who upgrades the Saints poor secondary. Mitchell is a LB who needs to stick on special teams. Seahawks = A Did great with little to work with. Wilson is the fastest CB in the draft, cerebral and a dangerous returner. He should be a nickel back and return all their kicks day 1. Mebane plays with excellent leverage and will help out in the DT rotation. Atkins can play anywhere on the D line. Wrotto is the ultimate team player, who played DT as a junior due to injuries on the team. He is raw as a guard, but may be valuable in time. Has the tools. Herring is a WLB who may need to stick on special teams. Taylor is strictly a possession type of WR. Kent lettered in 3 varsity sports in one year! A rare achievement! He is raw, but a prospect worth grooming at WR. Vallos is a guard prospect. Steelers = B Tomlin seems to have a plan that we will have to wait and see what it is. Timmons is envisioned to replace Porter. Woodley is a tweener who is a decent pass rusher. Spaeth is tough, smart, big and has great hands for a TE. Sepulveda a huge punter with a huge leg. McBean is a huge DE who can rush the passer. Stephenson is a good guard who will help them in a few years. Gay is a CB who will have to make it on special teams. Baker has the bloodlines, but will need to bulk up to make it at WR. Texans = A I liked their draft! Okoye will team with Williams, Ryans, and a young and up and coming defense that will be respected league wide sooner than you think. Jones is a possible sleeper from little Lane college, who is huge and fast. He and Johnson may form a fantastic WR duo. Bennett is a big CB who will push for a starting job on a team deep in quality CB's. Harrison is a big, athletic SS who needs to get more aggressive. Frye will be a solid RT. Studdard is best suited to play C. Diles is an intelligent tackling machine who might have to play special teams a few years at first. Titans = C + Griffin was drafted ahead of Nelson, which was curious, considering Nelson can cover WR's and Pacman is gone. Still, a solid safety who should help on run support. Henry was a reach, but he is a big, athletic back. Williams will probably be a wasted pick. He plays with no heart and rarely showed his full speed on the field. He plays like he doesn't want to be there. I'd be surprised if he made the team and shocked if he lasted more than a season, but pray he gets into football because he has all the tools. Harris is a C who also can play anywhere on the O line. Davis is a small WR with the knack for the clutch catch. He will return punts in Pacmans absence. Johnson is a quick 2 gap DT. Filani is a big WR who runs the underneath routes with precision. Ford is a tall tweener who needs time to develop a position. Either OLB or a pass rushing DE. Special teams may be his way on to the roster. Smith is a small, but speedy CB who may stick as a nickel back because of Pacmans absence. Otto is an intelligent, mistake free LT did not give up a sack his last 2 years at pass happy Purdue,. Needs more weight room time. Vikings = A Peterson lengthens Taylors career and will give them a devastating 1-2 punch behind that huge O line. A VERY SMART PICK! Rice would've been a top 10 pick next year if he stayed one more year with the ol' ball coach. Lets hope he's not the bust fellow Gamecock Williamson is. McCauley has all the tools at CB and could be special, but has not played the same since suffering a major concussion. Robison is a blue collar type at DE. Allison could be a sleeper at WR. Alexanders stock dropped from a possible 1st rounder to the 6th. A small OLB but he is not short of desire. Thigpen is the 1st player ever drafted from Coastal Carolina. He started all 4 years at QB and might make the roster and given time to develop. Williams is a slight WR who will have to make it as a returner. more

Resolved Question: My Draft Grades so far. Grade me if you want?

49ers = A Willis will learn from Mike Singletary, 'Nuff said! Staley will learn from Larry Allen. Hill is a big WR with a nose for the end zone. McDonald will contribute as long as his knees hold up. An excellent job by the 49ers thus far! Bears = A - Olson will be a nice pass catching TE. Bazuin is a blue collar guy who adds depth for run support. Wolfe is a 3rd down back to spell Benson. Okwo will learn while playing special teams for a few years. Solid job thus far. Bengals = C+ Hall is a great pick who will team with Joseph to give them a solid, young CB tandem. Irons is a confusing pick considering they just resigned Watson to a big multi-year deal. Is this their way of saying Perry is done? Bills = A+ Hall of Famer Marv Levy pulls out a great draft so far! Lynch is seen in the mold of Thurman Thomas/ Ken Davis and a better fit for their offense than Magahee. A real steal! Posluszny will either try to fill Spikes or Fletchers spot and is solid. A 1st rounder dropped to the 2nd! Many had Edwards the 2nd rated QB behind Russell and he will provide a nice push for the improving Losman. Broncos = B As usual, they trade. This time it is a gamble. Moss will either be a solid edge rusher or miss completely. Crowder is solid, but unspectacular and a reach. Harris was a smart pick to learn from his aging O line mates. The 2nd day most likely will be a better one in Denver. Browns = A Thomas was a no brainer who now helps give the Browns a good looking offensive line. They paid way too much for Quinn, who was rated the 5th best QB by me, but he is a hometown kid who wants to play at home. Just don't be surprised if Frye or/and Anderson beat him out now that they have blockers finally. Wright is a great gamble. If he really has cleaned up his act, he might end up being the best CB to come from this draft. An immediate starter if just in nickel packages. Savage was a savage! Buccaneers = A+ Adams is the best DE in the draft and will learn from the aging Rice. Sears was a great pick who will help protect whoever the QB is and open a hole or 2 for Cadillac. Piscitelli is a great athlete who can play SS or OLB in the Bucs cover 2 scheme. Their next John Lynch. Black has a chance to be a star and gets to learn from Brooks. Fastest LB in the draft. Cardinals = B+ They needed any type of lineman on offense, but Brown may be a bit too high. He's more a guard than tackle. Branch fell right into their laps and may even inspire ex-Wolverine team mate McBride to play up to his potential. If that happens, the Cards will have a duo on par with the Jags 2 All Pro DT's. Davis is short and battles with his weight, but is a over achiever and will help somewhere. Special teams perhaps. Chargers = A - The theme today was that the rich got richer. Davis will put Parker on the bench by years end maybe. Weddle is a perfect pick who can cover the TE or WR. Waters was a 1st rounder last year until he blew out his knee. He will help on special teams as he learns. Day 2 is important for San Diego as far as line depth is concerned. Chiefs = C - They amazingly did not address their offensive line woes. Johnson should last about 4 games. Think a small Earl Campbell getting burned out too fast. Bowe fills a need as far as the WR corp is aging and he can block well too. McBride is a hard worker who will fill in for Allen while he serves his suspension. A wasted day in KC. Colts = A + Remember how the rich got richer? The Colts got 4 guys who were 1st round picks on many mock drafts! Gonzales replaces Stokely without blinking. Ugoh will learn as he is groomed to replace Glenn in a few years. Hughes won the Lott Award and was maybe the best fit as a CB for a cover 2 D in the draft = A REAL STEAL who starts day 1! Pitcock will rotate with Booger and help solidify the run support. Cowboys = B+ Jerry is wheeling and dealing, so the grades higher now than it may end up. Spencer adds depth to a deep, talented LB corp. Martin is a solid offensive lineman who needs a year or 2 to learn. If they fail to address the secondary or WR, this grade drops to a D. Dolphins = B Ginn has speed. Point blank. He needs to learn how to be a better WR, but maybe after watching Hester, the Fins think Ginn will win a few on special teams? A reach that is a grand slam if it works out. Beck was rated the 2nd best QB by many and comes from a system than grooms NFL ready QB's. He may end up starting sooner than expected if Lemon is..well...a lemon. Satele can play guard or center and will start day 1. Booker will be a 3rd down back to spell Brown. Now...what to do with Ricky? Eagles = A I'm no Iggles fan, but even I recognize Andy Reids unpredictable genius. Kolb will be the first QB he can groom since Donovan and can take his sweet time with Feeley and Holcome as back ups. It's a hit or miss that won't hurt if it misses, but don't bet against Reid. Abiamiri is a solid DE who will lend to the rotation. Bradley could be a real steal if his knee stays healthy. At the least, he helps on special teams. Hunt is a real steal here! Finally they can sit Westbrook on short yardage and relieve him of about 10 carries per game to lengthen his career. Falcons = A + The Petrino era starts out STRONG! Anderson was the best defensive player on the board and helps them day 1. Blalock was a 1st rounder who fell to them and will be a solid guard for a decade. Houston is another 1st rounder who allows Williams to go to FS and gives Atlanta a young secondary that may soon be the best in the NFL! Robinson is a big, fast WR who will push the 2 former #1 WR's to either play to their potential or sit. Giants = C - Ross was a fine pick up. Smith will push the aging Toomer. Alford is a pass rushing DT who fits right is with the pass rushing happy DE's. But they still have no left tackle! Amazing! I guess we will get used to seeing Eli on his back more than David Carr ever was this year. They still haven't addressed LB either! Jaguars = A Nice, solid draft thus far! Nelson gives them a top flight FS who can cover WR's easily. Durant is a perfect fit for their scheme and gets to learn from Del Rio. Versatile too. Walker came off a torn ACL to catch over 90 balls. A nice possession type of WR. Jets = B+ Mangini took a cue from his mentor and ran his draft room like a mad scientist. Revis was the top rated CB by many and starts now! Harris is very solid and starts day 1 as well at ILB. They only have 1 pick remaining in the 6th round. Gave up a lot for 2 starters. Which may be just fine! Lions = A - Matt Millen was wheeling and dealing and I'm not sure he is done yet. Johnson was a no brainer. Furrey goes to the slot and Roy Williams may be the #2 WR for the first time in his life. Stanton may of been a reach. Time will tell, but Martz needs to groom a replacement for Kitna within 2 years. Alama- Francis is a awesome athlete who could help Detroit for a decade at DE. Alexander can play CB or FS. A solid pick. Young should start at CB day 1. Lions have 6 more picks coming too. Packers = B - A gambling type of draft. Harrell should be solid for years, but Jackson came out too early and Jones was a huge reach. He's big, but not fast or consistent. A 4th WR type at best. Rouse can play LB or SS and is either going to be great or have a bum knee that will prevent him from going to the next level. Panthers = A Fox had a good draft so far. They had to settle for Beeson, but he will be fine at weak side OLB. Jarrett will learn from Keyshawn in his last year in the NFL. Kalil is a small C, but the best in the draft and expert at zone blocking. Johnson is a solid DE who will rotate in to spell the starters. Patriots = A Evil Bill is at it again! Next year, 2 first rounders await! Merriweather is a proto typical Pat. He can play CB or either S position. He won't wack out up in NE either, the vets will keep him on a leash. What Bill does day 2 with their SEVEN!!! picks is as usual = unknown. Raiders = A Da Raiders might just win, baby! Randy Moss is on the trading block, but he better wise up and beg Al to stay and start working hard again! He would look good next to Porter. Russell would be throwing them the ball at any depth because he has the arm to. Miller would open up the middle because he is a huge TE with good hands. Moses was in the top 10 of most pre season mock drafts and will only help make an excellent D stronger. Henderson is a project at Tackle and will learn from the great Jackie Slater. Higgins is an enigma. The fastest WR in the draft, Al envisions him as the next Cliff Branch. He just may be right. Rams = A+ Great draft thus far. Carriker can play anywhere on the D line and excel. Leonards pick signifies a new wrinkle on the O. He may spell Jackson in the 1 back set on occasion, but the 2 set system will be there now with both backs excellent at catching passes. Tyler was a 1st rounder on many mock drafts and will start day 1. Wade will push for nickel back at the least day 1 and may soon start. Ravens = A Ozzie Newsome is probably the best GM in the NFL. He just drafted 2 starting guards after watching his line get depleted a few weeks ago. Grubbs has All Pro potential, while Yanda plays with a nasty streak that will be embraced by Magahee and McNair. Figurs will return kicks and learn how to run routes from a former returner in Mason. Redskins = A+ They only have one more pick, but credit them for not withering to Chicagos demands. They'll just get Briggs next year. They held pat and got the best safety since Ed Reed. Landry and Taylor will play off each other perfectly. This pick may insure Taylor staying in DC longer too. Count the trail of bodies they scrape off the turf the next decade as Taylor and Landry may form the best Safety duo in the history of the NFL. Imagine 2 Jack Tatums! Saints = C - Meachum is a good WR, but they already had Colston, Henderson, Copper and Patten! They NEED CB's! Alleman keeps them from a failing grade as he upgrades the O line and should be a solid guard a long time. Do they expect to get a decent CB day 2? Most are gone. BAD JOB by Sean Payton! Seahawks = A Did great with little to work with. Wilson is the fastest CB in the draft, cerebral and a dangerous returner. He should be a nickel back and return all their kicks day 1. Mebane plays with excellent leverage and will help out in the DT rotation. Steelers = B Tomlin seems to have a plan that we will have to wait and see what it is. Timmons is envisioned to replace Porter. Woodley is a tweener who is a decent pass rusher. Spaeth was confusing, considering they have Miller, but he is tough, smart, big and has great hands. Texans = A I liked their draft thus far! Okoye will team with Williams, Ryans, Babin and a young and up and coming defense that will be respected league wide sooner than you think. Jones is a possible sleeper from little Lane college, who is huge and fast. He and Johnson may form a fantastic WR duo. Titans = C - Griffin was drafted ahead of Nelson, which was curious, considering Nelson can cover WR's and Pacman is gone. Still, a solid safety who should help on run support. Henry was a reach, but he is a big, athletic back. Williams will probably be a wasted pick. He plays with no heart and rarely showed his full speed on the field. He plays like he doesn't want to be there. I'd be surprised if he made the team and shocked if he lasted more than a season, but pray he gets into football because he has all the tools. Vikings = A + Peterson lengthens Taylors career and will give them a devastating 1-2 punch behind that huge O line. A VERY SMART PICK! Rice would've been a top 10 pick next year if he stayed one more year with the ol' ball coach. Lets hope he's not the bust fellow Gamecock Williamson is. McCauley has all the tools and could be special, but has not played the same since suffering a major concussion. more

Resolved Question: Safety caps on household items?

I have great difficulty these days in opening various safety caps on bottles of cleaning items such as toilet cleaners, bottles of turps when decorating. Even worse are tools which have batteries to charge as I can't squeeze the buttons to release the catch as my hands are too small. I have even had to resort to pressing one button on the corner of a freezer and pushing hard on the other button to release the battery. Don't the makers of these items ever think of females when making these items? We don't all have a strong male with large hands readily available. I have noticed that in Spain, Domestos bottles have the ordinary screw cap, not the one like the UK where the cap has to be squeezed and turned, something that is virtually impossible for weak or arthritic hands. Funny thing is, any child can easily open these containers and they are supposed to be the ones who can't!!! more

Resolved Question: How Should Deal With Stress and Anxiety ?

Stress is life. Stress is anything that causes mental, physical, or spiritual tension. There is no running away from it. All that matters is how you deal with it. This article does not deal with the factors of stress, anxiety, and depression, nor is it a clinical advice. If you feel depressed, you are not alone. It has been estimated that 75 to 90 percent of all visits to primary care physicians in America are for stress-related problems. This is why it is wise to consult a doctor if you are having physical symptoms of stress. However, here are some tips that can help from a spiritual perspective. Torture. Beatings. Loss of property. The death of loved ones. These were just some of the enormous challenges the Muslims of Makkah faced in the seventh century following their acceptance of Islam in fiercely tribal and polytheistic Makkah. Detention. Harassment. Beatings. Discrimination. Loss of Job. Profiling. Hate Crimes. Constant media attention. Surveillance. These are just some of the challenges Muslims in America today face, post-9/11. Like our predecessors in Makkah, we have begun to face great stress, anxiety, and pressure, more than ever in our recent history on this continent, although Muslims who were brought here as slaves faced worse than what we can even imagine. 1. Ask Him. He Listens: DU`A Turn each anxiety, each fear and each concern into a Dua (supplication). Look at it as another reason to submit to God and be in Sajdah (prostration), during which you are closest to Allah. God listens and already knows what is in your heart, but He wants you to ask Him for what you want. The Prophet said: Allah is angry with those who do not ask Him for anything (Tirmidhi). The Prophet once said that in prayer, he would find rest and relief (Nasai). He would also regularly ask for God's forgiveness and remain in prostration during prayer praising God (Tasbeeh) and asking for His forgiveness (Bukhari). Allah wants you to be specific. The Prophet advised us to ask Allah for exactly what we want instead of making vague Duas. Dua is the essence of worship (the Prophet as quoted in Tirmidhi). "Call on your Lord with humility and in private: for Allah loveth not those who trespass beyond bounds. Do not make mischief on the earth, after it hath been set in order, but call on Him with fear. And longing (in your hearts): for the mercy of Allah is (always) near to those who do good" (Quran 7:55-56). 2. Tie your Camel: DO YOUR PART One day Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, noticed a Bedouin leaving his camel without tying it. He asked the Bedouin, "Why don't you tie down your camel?" The Bedouin answered, "I put my trust in Allah." The Prophet then said, "Tie your camel first, then put your trust in Allah" (Tirmidhi). Muslims must never become fatalistic. Although we know only Allah is in control and that He has decreed all things, we are each responsible for making the right choices and doing the right thing in all situations of our lives. We must take action (link to planning articles on SV). We must work to alleviate the hardships we, our families and our communities face. Ask yourself the following questions if you are worried about the state of the world: are you part of the peace movement? Is your Masjid part of the peace movement? Are you part of an interfaith group with an agenda of peace and justice? Are you working with a group fighting discrimination? If your answer is no, it is time that you sat down to plan your share of time and money in finding solutions to the problems you face. "Verily Allah does not change men's condition unless they change their inner selves" (Quran 13: 11). Turn each worry into a Du`a and each Du`a into an action plan. That will show your commitment to your request and will focus your energy in the right direction. 3. Remember that human responsibility is limited While we need to carry out our duty to the best of our abilities, always remember that you don't control the outcome of events. Even the Prophets did not control the outcome of their efforts. Some were successful, others were not. Once you have done your duty, leave the results to Allah. Regardless of the results of your efforts, you will be rewarded for the part you have played. However, never underestimate your abilities. Understand the concept of Barakah (blessings from Allah) and remember that Allah can and Insha Allah will expand them if you are sincerely exerting your energies for the right path. 4. Leave the world behind you FIVE TIMES A DAY Use the five daily prayers as a means to become more Hereafter-oriented and less attached to this temporary world. Start distancing yourself as soon as you hear Adhan, the call to prayer. When you perform Wudu, keep repeating Shahada, the declaration of faith, as water drops slip down your face, hands, arms, and hair. When you stand ready to pray, mentally prepare yourself to leave this world and all of its worries and stresses behind you. Of course, Shaytan will try to distract you during prayer. But whenever this happens, go back and remember Allah. The more you return, the more Allah will reward you for it. Also, make sure your Sajdas (prostrations) are talking Sajdas, in which you are really connecting to God and seeking His Mercy, praising Him, and asking His forgiveness. (link to Sajda article...ramadan page) 5. Seek help through SABR Seek help through Sabr and Salat (Quran 2:45). This instruction from Allah provides us with two critical tools that can ease our worries and pain. Patience and prayer are two oft-neglected stressbusters. Sabr is often translated as patience but it is not just that. It includes self-control, perseverance, endurance, and a focused struggle to achieve one's goal. Unlike patience, which implies resignation, the concept of Sabr includes a duty to remain steadfast to achieve your goals despite all odds. Being patient gives us control in situations where we feel we have little or no control. 'We cannot control what happens to us but we can control our reaction to our circumstances' is the mantra of many modern-day self-help books. Patience helps us keep our mind and attitude towards our difficulties in check. 6. Excuse Me! You are Not Running the World, HE is. It is important to remind ourselves that we don't control all the variables in the world. God does. He is the Wise, the All-Knowing. Sometimes our limited human faculties are not able to comprehend His wisdom behind what happens to us and to others, but knowing that He is in control and that as human beings we submit to His Will, enriches our humanity and enhances our obedience (Uboodiah in Arabic) towards him. Read the story of the encounter of Moses with the mysteries behind God's decision (Quran: 18:60-82). Familiarize yourself with God's 99 Names, which are also known as His Attributes. It is a powerful way of knowing Him. "God-there is no deity save Him, the Ever-Living, the Self-Subsistent Fount of All being. Neither slumber overtakes Him, nor sleep. His is all that is in the heavens and all that is on earth. Who is there that could intercede with Him, unless it be by His leave? He knows all that lies open before men and all that is hidden from them, whereas they cannot attain to aught of His knowledge save that which He wills them to attain. His eternal power overspreads the heavens and the earth, and their upholding wearies Him not. And He alone is truly exalted, tremendous." (Quran 2:255). The Prophet recommended reading this verse, known as Ayat al kursi, after each prayer, Allah's peace and blessings be upon him. Once Ali, may Allah be pleased with him, approached the Prophet during a difficult time and he found the Prophet in Sajda, where he kept repeating "Ya Hayy Ya Qayyum", words which are part of this verse. 7. Birds Don't Carry their Food Allah is al Razzaq (the Provider). "How many are the creatures that carry not their own sustenance? It is Allah Who feeds them and you, for He hears and knows all things (Quran 29:60)." By reminding yourself that He is the Provider, you will remember that getting a job or providing for your family in these economically and politically challenging times, when Muslims are often the last to be hired and the first to be fired, is in God's Hands, not yours. As Allah says in the Quran: "And He provides for him from (sources) he never could imagine. And if anyone puts his trust in Allah, sufficient is (Allah) for him. For Allah will surely accomplish His purpose. Verily, for all things has Allah appointed a due proportion (Quran 65:3). 8. God controls Life and Death If you fear for your physical safety and security, remember that only Allah gives life and takes it back and, that He has appointed the time for it. No one can harm you except if Allah wills. As He says in the Quran: "Wherever you are, death will find you out, even if you are in towers built up strong and high!" (Quran 4:78). 9. Remember that life is short It's easy to get caught up in our own stress and anxiety. However, if we remember that our life is short and temporary, and that the everlasting life is in the Hereafter, this will put our worries in perspective. This belief in the transitory nature of the life of this world reminds us that whatever difficulties, trials, anxieties, and grief we suffer in this world are, Insha Allah, something we will only experience for a short period of time. And more importantly, if we handle these tests with patience, Allah will reward us for it. 10. Do Zikr, Allah, Allah! "... without doubt in the remembrance (Zikr) of Allah do hearts find tranquility" (Quran 13:28). If you commute, use your time in Zikr. Pick any Tasbeeh and do that instead of listening to the radio or reading the newspaper. Maybe you can divide it up between Zikr and planning. Personally, I recite the Tasbeeh of "Subhana Allahe wa be hamdihi, subhan Allahil Azeem" 100 times as I drive. The Prophet taught us these two short phrases which are easy to say but will weigh heavy on our scale of good deeds in the Hereafter. When your heart feels heavy with stress or grief, remember Allah and surround yourself with His Zikr. Zikr refers to all forms of the remembrance of Allah, including Salat, Tasbeeh, Tahmeed, Tahleel, making supplication (Dua), and reading Quran. "And your Lord says: 'Call on Me; I will answer your (prayer)..." (Quran 40:60) By remembering Allah in the way He has taught us to, we are more likely to gain acceptance of our prayers and His Mercy in times of difficulty. We are communicating with the only One Who not only Hears and Knows all, but Who can change our situation and give us the patience to deal with our difficulties. "Remember Me, and I shall remember you; be grateful to Me, and deny Me not" (Quran 2:152). 11. Relying on Allah: Tawakkul When you awaken in the morning, thank Allah for giving you life after that short death called sleep. When you step out of your home, say 'in Your Name Allah, I put my trust in Allah, and there is no power or force except with Allah' (Bismillahi Tawakal to al Allah wa la hawla wa la quwwata illa billah). At night, remember Allah, with His praises on your lips. Once you have established a plan you intend to follow through on to deal with a specific issue or problem in your life, put your trust in the most Wise and the All-Knowing. "When you have taken a decision, put your trust in Allah" (Quran 3: 159). Rely on Allah by constantly remembering Him throughout your day. When you lay down to sleep, remember that sleep is death. That is why one of the recommended supplications before going to sleep is "with Your (Allah's) Name I die and become alive". 12. Connect with other human beings You are not alone. Muslims are not alone. We are not suffering in silence. There are millions of good people who are not Muslim with beautiful hearts and minds. These are people who have supported us, individually and collectively, post-9/11, by checking up on us and making sure we are safe. These are individuals and organizations who have spoken up in defense of Muslims as we endured harassment and discrimination. We must think of them, talk to them, connect with them, and pray for them. Through our connections, we will break the chain of isolation that leads to depression and anxiety. 13. Compare your dining table with that of those who don't have as much as you do The Prophet said: Whenever you see someone better than you in wealth, face or figure, you should look at someone who is inferior to you in these respects (so that you may thank Allah for His blessings) (Bukhari, Muslim). Next time you sit down to eat, eye the table carefully. Check out the selection of food, the quality, the taste, the quantity, and then think of the millions of others who don't have even half as much. The Prophet's Hadith reminds us of this so that we can appreciate and thank God for all that we have. Also remember that the Prophet only encouraged us to compare ourselves to others in two respects: in our Islamic knowledge and level of belief in God (Deen). In these two areas, we should compare ourselves with those who have more than what we do. 14. Say it Loud: Allahu Akbar, Allahu Akbar: Takbirat & Adhan Find a corner of a lake, go out in the wilderness, or even stand on your lawn at your home and call the Adhan with your heart. While driving, instead of listening to the same news over and over again, say Allahu Akbar as loudly as you can or as softly as you want, based on your mood. Year ago, I remember calling Adhan on a Lake Michigan shore in Chicago after sunset as the water gushed against my knees. I was calling it for myself. There was no one else accept the waves after waves of water with their symphony. It was relaxing and meaningful. Allahu Akbar, Allahu Akbar. 15. Pray in congregation (Jamat) Pray with other people instead of alone. If you can't pray all five prayers in congregation, at least find one or two prayers you can pray with others. If you are away, establish Jamat in your own family. During the Prophet's time, even though the Muslims endured great persecution, including physical beatings, they would sometimes meet on the side of a mountain or valley and tried to pray together. This is a great morale booster. 16. How is your Imam's Dua? Does the Imam at your local mosque make Dua silently or out loud? Ask him to supplicate with the whole congregation. Suggest Duas for him to make. Ask him to make Dua for other people. 17. Work for the Unity of Muslims Bringing Muslims together will not only help the Muslims, but it will also encourage you to focus your energies on something constructive versus zeroing in on and consistently fretting about difficulties you are going through. Invite Muslims from other ethnic groups to your functions. Visit Masjids other than yours in your city. When you meet a Muslim leader, after thanking him for his efforts, ask him what he is doing for Muslim unity. Ask Imams to make Dua for this. These are just small ways you can help yourself and the Muslim community. 18. Sleep the way the Prophet slept End your day on a positive note. Make Wudu, then think of your day. Thank Allah for all the good things you accomplished, like Zikr and Salat. Ask yourself what you did today to bring humanity together and what you did to help Muslims become servants of humanity. For everything positive, say Alhamdu lillah (Praise be to Allah). For everything negative say Astaghfirullah wa atoobo ilayk (I seek Allah's forgiveness and I turn to You [Allah]). Recite the last two chapters of the Quran, thinking and praying as you turn on your right side with your hand below your right cheek, the way the Prophet used to sleep. Then close your day with the name of Allah on your tongue. Insha Allah, you will have a good, restful night. 19. Begin the Day on a Positive Note Get up early. Get up thanking God that He has given you another day. Alhamdu lillahil lazi ahyana bada ma amatana, wa ilaihin Nushoor (Praise be to Allah Who gave us life after death and unto Him will be the return). Invest in an audio tape driven alarm clock so you can get up to the melody of the Quran. Or Let Dawud Wharnsby's joyful notes put you in a good mood. Sing along if you like. Develop your to do list for the day if you didn't do it the night before. Begin with the name of Allah, with Whose name nothing in the heavens or the earth can hurt you. He is the Highest and the Greatest. (Bismillahillazi la yazurru maa ismihi shaiun fil arze wa la fis samae, wahuwal Alee ul Azeem).The Prophet used to say this after every Fajr and Maghrib prayers. 20. Avoid Media Overexposure: Switch from News to Books Don't spend too much time checking out the news on the radio, television or internet. Spend more time reading good books and journals. When you listen to the persistent barrage of bad news, especially relating to Muslims nowadays, you feel not only depressed, but powerless. Cut down media time to reduce your stress and anxiety. It's important to know what's going on but not to an extent that it ruins your day or your mood. (similarly, when you are in a sad mood, refrain from wallowing and listening to sad songs) 21. Pray for Others to Heal Yourself. The Prophet was always concerned about other people, Muslims and non-Muslims, and would regularly pray for them. Praying for others connects you with them and helps you understand their suffering. This in itself has a healing component to it. The Prophet has said that praying for someone who is not present increases love. 22. Make the Quran your Partner Reading and listening to the Quran will help refresh our hearts and our minds. Recite it out loud or in a low voice. Listen to it in the car. When you are praying Nafl or extra prayers, pick it up and use it to recite portions of the Quran you are not as familiar with. Connecting to the Quran means connecting to God. Let it be a means to heal your heart of stress and worries. Invest in different recordings of the Quran and their translations. "O humanity! There has come to you a direction from your Lord and a cure for all [the ills] in men's hearts - and for those who believe, a Guidance and a Mercy" (Quran 10:57). 23. Be thankful to Allah "If you are grateful, I will give you more" (Quran 14:7). Counting our blessings helps us not only be grateful for what we have, but it also reminds us that we are so much better off than millions of others, whether that is in terms of our health, family, financial situation, or other aspects of our life. And being grateful for all we have helps us maintain a positive attitude in the face of worries and challenges we are facing almost daily. 24. 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