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How can my daughter have her artwork accepted by calendar publishers? My daughter's artwork which comprises studies of nature for her GCSE art course is superb and top of her year. Can she submit her work to calendar publishers or manufacturers and how would she go about this?

How can I Purchase the devices and equipments for stablishing the manufacturer of wood wall scroll calendar? In china, we can find many companies that produce wood wall scroll calendar and i want to make the same factory in my country.

I want to design a calendar - how can I find a manufacturer that will print, bind, and package it?

I am in need of a 2003 desk calendar (approx 22" x 18")? I have searched manufacturers such as at-a-glance, Staples, office supplies, google, msn, yahoo, etc and cant find a 2003 desk calendar. Ebay has several 2003 wall (12" x 12") but that is not what im looking for.

Brief History Lesson..? 3050 B.C. - A Sumerian invents the wheel. Within the week, the idea is stolen and duplicated by other Sumerians, thereby establishing the business ethic for all times. 525 B.C. - The first Olympics are held, and prove similar to the modern games, except that the Russians don't try to enter a six-footer with a moustache in the women's shot put. 214 B.C. - Tens of thousands of Chinese labor for a generation to build the 1,500 mile long Great Wall of China. And after all that, it still doesn't keep the neighbor's dog out. 1 B.C. - Calendar manufacturers find themselves in total disagreement over what to call next year. 432 - St. Patrick introduces Christianity to Ireland, thereby giving the natives something interesting to fight about for the rest of their recorded history. 1297- The world's first stock exchange opens, but no one has the foresight to buy IBM or Xerox. 1456 - An English judge reviews Joan of Arc's case and cancels her death sentence. Unfortunately for her, she was put to death in 1431. 1607 - The Indians laugh themselves silly as the first European tourist to visit Virginia tries to register as "John Smith". 1755 - Samuel Johnson issues the first English Dictionary, at last providing young children with a book they can look up dirty words in. 1770 - The shooting of three people in the Boston Massacre touches off the Revolution. 200 Years later, 3 shootings in Boston will be considered just about average for a Sat. Night. 1805 - Robert Fulton invents the torpedo. 1807 - Robert Fulton invents the steamship so he has something to blow up with his torpedo. 1865 - Union Soldiers face their greatest challenge of the war: getting General Grant sober enough to accept Lee's surrender. 1912 - People with Reservations for the voyage of the Titanic get their money back. 1934 - As if the Great Depression weren't giving business enough headaches, Ralph Nader is born

What do you think about Samsung mobile phone designs? Samsung ranks third as a mobile phone manufacturer worldwide, following Nokia (1) and Motorola (2). There are 3 aspects that interest me: a. Phone design (appearance, style, ease of use of buttons, opening, etc.) b. Hardware (display clarity, keys clicking, opening clicks, spring-loaded slide open, battery life, etc.) b. UI (user interface): the software features (messaging + T9 or qwerty input, calendar, addressbook, organizer, games, etc.) If you have used other manufacturer's phones before your Samsung, I would appreciate if you can share with me your thoughts: what are the pros & cons of your recent upgrade to a Samsung phone? Do you like your phone? Do you feel proud of it, or do you try not to expose it? etc. Thanks in advance for your responses! UPDATE: Ladies & Gentlemen, if you don't have an idea about this topic, can I kindly ask you not to post 2 word responses? This is not a game, I was being pretty serious. Thank you for your kind understanding.

Which is better, low GSM or high GSM??? I am in the process of printing a calendar and need to buy glossy photo paper. I have the choice of 2 types of paper, both advertised as "Glossy" and from the same manufacturer. One of them has a GSM of 160 and the other of 210. The 210 is priced higher, so I assumed that it was of higher quality. However, several of my friends disagreed so I thought I'd seek another opinion. Many thanks, Chris

Would you like to read a Senator's response to the Auto Bailout Bust? I received this letter from the Republican Senator in Florida, Mel Martinez. I am a Democrat, but found it very interesting and wanted to share it. Your opinions? Thank you for contacting me regarding the automobile industry. I appreciate hearing from you and would like to take this opportunity to respond. On November 17, 2008, Senator Harry Reid (D-NV) introduced two bills (S. 3688 and S. 3689) that included provisions that would amend the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act to direct the Secretary of the Treasury to make a loan of up to $25 billion to automobile manufacturers and parts suppliers. Both S. 3688 and 3689 have been placed on the Senate Legislative Calendar and await further consideration. In the meantime, Congressional leaders have directed the auto manufacturers to present a comprehensive proposal by December 2, 2008, that explains exactly how they would use public financing and details a clear plan to return to profitability. The Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs is scheduled to hold hearings on the proposal prior to any consideration by the full Senate. I believe that the domestic auto industry is an integral part of the American landscape and that the failure of General Motors, Chrysler, or Ford could, in the short term, further damage our already fragile economy. However, I do not support using funding from the Troubled Assets Relief Program (TARP) to assist the auto industry, as Senator Reid’s legislation would direct. TARP is specifically targeted to the credit markets and should remain narrowly focused on that industry. I do support altering the Section 136 program to allow automakers to immediately tap a $25 billion loan program included in a broader energy package enacted by Congress last year (P.L. 110-140). The original intent of the Section 136 loan program was to help the auto industry retool to produce more fuel-efficient cars. To date, not one of the auto companies has utilized any of this funding. I do not want to see the American automobile industry fail, but equally, I do not want to see taxpayer dollars put at risk in an investment that is at best risky. Florida families deserve to know that their hard-earned money will not be squandered. I will be working with all of my colleagues in the coming days to ensure that any plan Congress considers is in keeping with the best interest of taxpayers. ToughGuy - I understand your dilemma. There are a lot of big words there. This question was meant to appeal to those interested with facts. People with brain cells. Erich - I think I learned more from you! Either way, I have never been a Union supporter and am pleased with the Republican stance on this one. Can't believe Bush is going to screw up again. Please note, out of both Senators in FL, Mel is the only one that responds. - dismayed democrat.

can i watch Grand Prix San Marino streaming online broadcast channel with hd video? The area by Imola is home to several racing car manufacturers - namely Ferrari, Lamborghini and Maserati. Following the Second World War, the town launched a program to try to improve the local economy. Four local motor racing enthusiasts proposed the construction of a new road linking existing public roads, which was used by the local car manufacturers to test their prototypes. Construction began in March 1950. The first test run took place two years later when Enzo Ferrari sent a car to the track. In April 1953, the first motorcycle races took place at Imola, and the first car race took place in June 1954. In April 1963, the first race with Formula One cars took place at Imola, as a non-championship event, won by Jim Clark for Lotus. A further non-championship event took place at Imola in 1979, which was won by Niki Lauda for Brabham-Alfa Romeo. In 1980, the Italian Grand Prix moved from the high-speed Monza circuit to Imola, as a direct result of 1978's startline pile-up, which claimed the life of the popular Swedish driver Ronnie Peterson. It was won by Nelson Piquet for Brabham-Ford. The following year, the Italian Grand Prix returned to Monza, and Imola hosted the newly-launched San Marino Grand Prix, named after the nearby republic of San Marino. In 1994, there were three serious accidents at Imola. During Friday Practice, Rubens Barrichello crashed hard into the fence at the Variante Bassa in which he decelerated violently and was knocked unconscious for a few minutes. There was also the death of Roland Ratzenberger at the Villeneuve Corner in the Saturday qualifying session, and the death of Ayrton Senna during the race itself at the 6th-gear Tamburello Corner. As a result, for the 1995 race, the Tamburello and Villeneuve corners were altered from flat-out sweeping bends into slower chicanes, and the Variante Bassa was straightened. It was also the catalyst to changes being made to other circuits, and the sport as a whole, in an attempt to make it safer. Constructors had complained about the poor quality of the facilities at Imola so, after much talk of dropping the San Marino Grand Prix from the Formula One championship, especially since there is another grand prix held in Italy, on 29 August 2006, the race was excluded from the calendar released for the 2007 season, and has not featured since

Accounting help about journalizing....Grodski Co. produces and distributes semiconductors for use by computer.? manufacturers. Grodski Co. issued $24,000,000 of 20 yr, 10% bonds on April 1st of the current yr, with interest payable on April 1st and Oct 1st. The fiscal yr of the Company is the calendar yr. Journalize the entries to record the following selected transactions for the current yr. Apr 1 Issued the bonds for cash at their face amt Oct 1 Pd the interest on the bonds Dec31 Recorded accrued interest for 3 months I need some help on my accounting homework. I am having a hard time figuring this stuff out. Any help is appreciated.

Just need help completing this problem do not have to give answers just give directions? Bernard M. Palmer, age 50 (birth date 06/17/1956), is single and lives at XXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXX, Overland Park, KS 66204. 1. Bernard is a licensed hairstylist and beautician and operates his own business. Located al 1500 Cottonwood Lane, Kansas City, KS 66102, the business is conducted under the name "Bernard's Creations." Besides a display room and a reception area, the business consists of eight work stations (i.e., chairs). During the course of any year, Bernard leases up to seven of the stations to other hairstylists and beauticians. As is the common practice with similar businesses in the area, the other stylists are treated as being self- employed. They arrange their own work schedules, handle their customer appointments, and collect and keep any fees charged. In return for the use of the work station, each stylist pays Bernard a minimum rental plus a percentage of the income earned. Although not expressly provided for, it is expected that the stylists will buy their beautician supplies from Bernard. 2. Bernard's Creations is the local distributor for several beauty products (e.g., conditioners, shampoos) that cannot be purchased in stores. Bernard buys these items from the manufacturers and resells them to other beauticians (including those who rent chairs from him), regular patrons, and walk-in customers. Bernard's Creations is also well known for the selection and quality of its hairpieces (i.e., wigs, toupees). At the business location, Bernard maintains storage facilities and a display area for the items he has for sale. 3. Although Bernard operates his business on a cash basis, he maintains inventory accounts for the items he sells. Relevant information about the inventories (based on lower of cost or market) is as follows: 12/31/05 12/31/06 Beautician supplies Hairpieces and wigs $10,200 13,100 $ 9,900 12,700 4. Bernard's Creations had the following receipts for calendar year 2006: Sales of beauty products $54,000 Sales of hairpieces and wigs 88,000 Income from Bernard's customers (including tips) 50,500 Rents received from stylists for lease of stations 62,000 The amounts shown for sales exclude appropriate state and local sales tax. E-2 Appendix E Comprehensive Tax Return Problems http://www.thomsonedu.com/taxation/wft Bernard's Creations had the following expenses for 2006: Purchases of beauty products Purchases of hairpieces and wigs Operating supplies (e.g., rinses, dyes, styling gels, hair spray) Utilities (i.e., gas, electric, telephone) Water, sewage, trash pickup City fine Legal advice Occupation license for city and state Accounting services Janitorial services Liability insurance Fire and theft insurance Ad valorem property taxes on business assets (equipment, inventory, building) Reception room provisions (magazines, coffee, tea) Advertising (in suburban newspapers) Reception room renovation $34,300 47,500 5,100 8,200 3,800 300 100 2,200 4,600 3,400 3,700 4,400 6,000 2,100 4,300 9,200 6. As Bernard has an aversion to the time and trouble involved, he does everything possible to avoid employer-employee arrangements. Thus, he retains local accounting and janitorial firms to perform the bookkeeping and cleaning work for the business. 7. The ad valorem property taxes listed above do not include a special assessment made in 2006. The city decided to repave Cottonwood Lane, and Bernard's share (based on the frontage of the property) was $3,700. He paid this amount in June. 8. Bernard decided to completely renovate the reception room. On May 1, 2006, he spent 39,200 for chairs, sofa, lamps, coffee bar, etc. The old furnishings were either thrown away or given to customers. Bernard has always followed a policy of claiming as much depreciation as soon as possible. For tax purposes, the old furnishings had a zero basis. 9. On January 10, 1983, Bernard occupied the building he had constructed at Cottonwood Lane. Original cost was $220,000, with $40,000 allocated to the land and $20,000 to special-purpose fixtures (e.g., extra sinks, electrical outlets). Except for a significant down payment (from savings and an inheritance), the cost was financed by a 30-year mortgage. In January 2006, Bernard decided to pay off the mortgage. To do so, he incurred a prepayment penalty of $4,800. 10. The $300 fine levied by the city was attributable to the improper disposal of certain waste chemicals. Although Bernard questioned the justification for the fine as the sanitation department guidelines were vague, he was not inclined to spend time and money contesting die matter. He did, however, pay a customer who is an attorney $100 for advice on the matter. 11. In June 2006, Bernard saw an ad in a trade publication that caught his attention. The owner of several wig shops in Missouri had died, and his e

Several postive tests.....negative urine analysis??? HELP!!!? Me and my hubby have been TTC after two miscarriages this year. I have been charting, and using ovulation prediction kits. according to my calendar I could be pregnant. and my period is 4 days late. I have taken countless tests...7 positives, and 3 negatives...so I went to the doctor...and they did a urine analysis, and it was negative....so now I am waiting on my bloodwork to come back.... So far I have had 7 positives: 3 EPT Certainty Digital 1 ClearBlue Digital 2 First Response Early Response [ l l ] 1 Equate [ + - ] And 4 negatives: 3 New Choice (Dollar Tree) [ l l ] 1 Urine Analysis @ Doctor's Office & 2 questionables: 2 Equate [ + - ] I becoming discouraged....but the thing is.....if i am not pregnant, then why so many positive tests, from different manufacturers? That is the part that I don't get!!! According to www.peeonastick.com: New Choice and Equate are the most sensative, along with the First Response. The Digitals are the least sensative. i forgot to mention, these were all taken within the last three days...five days ago I had gotten two negative...this morning i had three positives, and then went to the doctor this afternoon and got a negative....argh, this is so frustrating, and I am soo impatient....I can't wait for my bloodwork results.

Questions about my printer? I have an HP Photosmart 2570 printer and understand most of the basics, but was just curious about a few things...I would like to create my own CD & DVD covers in Photoshop and can't figure out how to print them in the exact sizes I need. (For example; The DVD covers that slide into the black plastic cases are 10-3/4" X 7-1/8" but my printer will only give me choices like...4" X 6", 8" X 10", etc... I've tried clicking on re-size/custom but, my choices there are either pixel size or % instead of exact inches which is confusing. I also noticed in "create", it gives you choices like calendars, flyers, etc... (Is it possible to download an additional template into this section to specifically create CD & DVD covers in the exact sizes I need? If so, can anyone tell me how to do this and where to find this particular template on the web? Also, what kind of paper do I use that is similar to the kind DVD manufacturers use?) Any info would be appreciated.

Should i buy this please helpppp...........? I have a question i want to buy a cellphone that has these features.. Item Specifics - Cell Phones Phone Brand: Samsung Camera: 1-2 Megapixels Phone Model: T319 Manufacturer Part Number: SGH-T319 Carrier: T-Mobile Features: Internet Browser, Calendar Technology: GSM he also said: This cell phone is in MINT (BRAND NEW) condition. It was used for 1 week only. No scratches AT ALL. MINT! It still has the plastic cover on the glass screen! I'm selling the phone, battery and SIM card only. No charger. .. however, he doesnt say that its locked or unlocked,,if it has SIM does it mean its locked or something.. Details Dimensions (WxDxH): 4.8 cm x 2.5 cm x 9.3 cm Weight: 93 g Vibrating Alert: Yes Phone Design: Folder type phone Data Internet Browser: Yes Short Messaging Service: Yes Battery Battery: Rechargeable - lithium ion Standby Time: Up to 192 h Talk Time: Up to 300 min thanks

Help in Cellphone..........................................................? I have a question i want to buy a cellphone that has these features.. Item Specifics - Cell Phones Phone Brand: Samsung Camera: 1-2 Megapixels Phone Model: T319 Manufacturer Part Number: SGH-T319 Carrier: T-Mobile Features: Internet Browser, Calendar Technology: GSM he also said: This cell phone is in MINT (BRAND NEW) condition. It was used for 1 week only. No scratches AT ALL. MINT! It still has the plastic cover on the glass screen! I'm selling the phone, battery and SIM card only. No charger. .. however, he doesnt say that its locked or unlocked,,if it has SIM does it mean its locked or something.. Details Dimensions (WxDxH): 4.8 cm x 2.5 cm x 9.3 cm Weight: 93 g Vibrating Alert: Yes Phone Design: Folder type phone Data Internet Browser: Yes Short Messaging Service: Yes Battery Battery: Rechargeable - lithium ion Standby Time: Up to 192 h Talk Time: Up to 300 min thanks

COst Accounting...Cost Classifications? Grange Corporation is a manufacturer of precision drill bits. The bits are sold to machine and equipment dealers, and marketing is handled via a network of regionalized manufacturer representatives. The only selling expenses pertain to commissions paid to the manufacturer representatives. The commissions are 7% of total sales. The following information pertains to operations during the calendar year 20X9. Sales $14,409,435 Administrative salaries 876,090 Direct labor 3,399,674 Indirect labor 1,232,055 Total depreciation 310,300 Total utilities 260,000 Interest expense 67,500 Other factory overhead 77,454 Of the total depreciation, 70% relates to manufacturing and 30% relates to general and administrative costs. Of the total utilities, 60% relates to manufacturing and 40% relates to general and administrative costs. Raw Materials ($) Indirect Materials ($) WIP ($) Finished Goods ($) Beginning balance 775,090 55,080 1,213,678 1,242,664 Purchases 4,334,665 320,500 n/a n/a Ending balance 812,332 71,715 944,070 1,553,509 Required: Use the above information to prepare: a) A schedule of cost of goods manufactured for the year ended December 31, 20X9. [Hint: First, calculate raw materials used and indirect materials used.] b) A schedule of cost of goods sold for the year ended December 31, 20X9. c) An income statement for the year ended December 31, 20X9. Answer Beginning Balance WIP Inventory1,213,678 (Add) Manufacturing Cost (DM+DL)7,697,097 Total Manufacturing Cost to Account For8,910,775 (Less) Ending Balance WIP Inventory 944,070 Cost of Goods Manufactured7,966,705

Can you give me your opinion on which cell phone you would pick? I like them both, a lot :) but, I can't just get both, and I just want to know which one you would choose... Pantech DUO http://i35.tinypic.com/o9h643.jpg Camera * 1.3 megapixel * 4x zoom * Share live streaming video with friends & family Music * Windows Media Player Mobile 10 * Supported Music Formats: AMR, MP3, AAC, AAC+ * Streaming Radio Messaging * Text Messaging (SMS) * Picture Messaging (MMS) * Video Share - share live streaming video with friends and family Extras * Bluetooth * USB Connectivity * Speakerphone * 64MB internal memory - expandable to 2GB with microSD card Specifications * Weight: 4.23 ounces * 4.01 inches long x 1.97 inches x 0.78 inches thick * 2.2" 262K TFT (240x320 pixels) * Internal antenna and vibrating alert * 1-year manufacturer warranty Quad-Band * For use in Domestic US and Worldwide * 850/900/1800/1900 Mhz What You Get in the Box * Pantech DUO smartphone * Rechargeable battery * AC power charger * User Guide Battery * 1320 mAH Battery * Talk Time: up to 5 hours (w/ standard battery) * Standby Time: up to 10 days (w/ standard battery) OR - Blackberry 8320 WIFI http://i38.tinypic.com/23ua7v5.jpg Complete functionality * 2 Megapixel Camera with 5x zoom, video & flash * Trackball * Speakerphone * Media player * Email * SMS * Wireless Data Access * Address book * Internet Browser * Calendar * Memo Pad * Tasks Advanced Features * QWERTY keyboard technology * Bluetooth® technology 2.0 * Bright, high resolution display * Integrated attachment viewing * Dedicated send and end keys Imagining the Possibilities * Messages sent to your inbox, are pushed automatically to your curve. * Sleek, lightweight design * Built-in speakerphone and Bluetooth® * Attachment viewing: view graphic and document attachments * Light-sensing screen automatically adjusts for indoor and outdoor viewing Specifications * 4.2 x 2.4 x 0.6 inches (in inches w/ standard battery) * Weight: 3.92 ounces (w/ standard battery) * Bright color display with 65,536 colors, 240 x 260 pixels * 1-year manufacturer warranty Quad-Band * For use in Domestic US and Worldwide† * GSM 850 MHz * GSM 900 MHz * GSM 1800 MHz * GSM 1900 MHz Memory * 64 MB ROM Support * Supported by version 3.6.3 or higher * ISP email such as POP3, IMAP4 (SSL supported) * Microsoft Outlook® Web Access v5.5, 2000 and 2003 * Microsoft Exchange® v5.5, 2000 & 2003, IBMreg; Lotus® Domino® v5.0, v6.0, v6.5 via the BlackBerry Mail connector What You Get in the Box * BlackBerry Curve handset * Lithium Ion Battery * Power Supply * User Guide * SIM Card * USB cable for charging and PC synchronization Battery * Rechargeable Li-Ion 900 mAh * Talk Time: up to 3.5 hours (w/ standard battery) * Standby Time: up to 15 days (w/ standard battery) Money isn't an option, in either way, they are only 100 dollars apart from each other (PANTECH DUO being the highest), but the money I don't care about, it's just i'm in a rut :D

I need to know of the 2 computers are better? Computer #1 $ 1,197.00 Gateway 20" HD LCD Touchscreen 4GB RAM, 320GB HDD Desktop Computer with Windows 7 * Processor: Intel Pentium Processor T4300 * Memory: 4096MB DDR2 (2 x 2048MB) * Hard Drive: 320GB SATA (7200RPM) * Optical Drive: 8X DVD+/-R/RW Super Multi-Format Dual Layer Drive. Write max: 8x DVD-R, 8x DVD+R, 6x DVD-RW, 8x DVD+RW, 8x DVD+R DL, 8x DVD-R DL, 12x DVD-RAM, 48x CD-R, 32x CD-RW. Read max: 8x DVD-ROM, 48x CD-ROM. * Operating System: Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit * LCD Monitor: 20" HD Widescreen LCD; 1600 x 900 resolution * Media Card Reader: Multi-in-1 digital media card reader with photo frame button - MultiMediaCard, Secure digital card, SDHC card, Memory stick, Memory stick pro duo, Memory stick PRO-HG duo * Other Differentiator: Webcam Additional Product Specifications: * System Bus: Operates at 2.1GHz; 800MHz FSB * Cache Memory: 1 MB L2 cache, * Graphics: Intel GMA X4500HD graphics * Keyboard/Mouse: Wireless keyboard and mouse with a range of 30' * Speakers: High-definition audio with 5.1-channel, built-in 5W speakers * Ports: 6 USB 2.0 (4 front, 2 rear), RJ-45 Ethernet, HD headphone and mic jacks, coax cable connector, IR blaster port, Kensington lock slot, DC-in jack * Network Adapter: 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet LAN * Wireless Network Adapter: Integrated 802.11b/g/Draft-N WiFi Certified * Measures approx. 11"H x 18"W x 23" deep * Weighs 19 lbs. * Model #: ZX4800-05e * UL listed * Made in China * Comes with a manufacturer's 1-year limited warranty Accessories Include: * 3 PC Essentials 18 Deluxe software on DVDs * Wireless keyboard * Wireless mouse * Power adapter * 2 AAA batteries * Quick Setup document Pre-Installed Software: * Gateway Touch Suite * Gateway Recovery Management * Microsoft Works 9.0 with Office Home 2007 (60-day trial) * Microsoft Money Essentials * Adobe Reader * Cyberlink Power2Go * GatewayShield Comprehensive Security: * Norton Internet Security 2009 (60-day trial) * Gateway Games Powered by WildTangent (pre-installed with 10 demo games with 60-minutes of game play) PC Essentials 18 Deluxe on DVDs: * DVD 1 - Hoyle Puzzle and Board Games 2010, Hoyle Casino Games 2010, Hoyle Card Games 2010, Hoyle Slots 2010 * DVD 2 - Anytime Organizer 12.0, Aquazone Desktop Garden, Corel PaintShop Pro Photo X2, Digital Scrapbook Artist, Easy Video Editor 3.0, FormTool Deluxe 7, KidPix Deluxe 4.0, Mopheus Photo Animation Suite, Serif Web Plus X2, Tune Up Media * DVD 3 - Budget Express 3.0, Cook n with Betty Crocker, Family Tree Heritage 7, Quicken Legal Business Pro 2010, Mavis Beacon Teaches Typing 20 Deluxe, Peachtree First Accounting 2010, Quicken Willmaker Plus 2010, RoboForm Password Manager and Form Filler, Stuffit Deluxe 2009, Sunbird Calendar, Thunderbird Email, Turbo Backup 7.2, Turbo, FloorPlan 3D Home and Landscape Deluxe, 2009 World Book Encyclopedia Computer #2 $ 819.00 HP 20" TouchSmart 4GB RAM 320GB HD MS Office Win 7 * Includes TouchSmart computer, wireless keyboard, wireless mouse, cleaning cloth, remote control with 2 AAA batteries, and receiver for the keyboard and mouse * Touch-enabled 20" diagonal HD display with BrightView technology * AMD Athlon II 235e dual-core processor * Genuine Windows7 Home Premium operating system * 4GB RAM * 320GB hard drive * Slot-load SuperMulti drive plays and burns CDs and DVDs * ATI Radeon graphics with 320MB integrated shared graphics memory * Keyboard/mouse receiver is a USB dongle pre-installed at the rear of the monitor * 802.11 b/g/n wireless * Built-in HDTV tuner * Built-in webcam with microphone * 6-in-1 media card reader (card not included) * Microsoft Office Home and Student 2007 * Measurements: 20-1/2"L x 16"H x 9"W * UL listed; 1-year Limited Manufacturer's Warranty * Made in China Included Software * McAfee AntiVirus Plus 2010, 3-year subscription * Adobe Photoshop Elements 8 * Laplink PCmover Professional with PCsync and ethernet transfer cable * System Mechanic 9 * H&R Block At Home Basic + eFile * Top Chef: the Game * Lifetime Fashion Solitaire * World's Best Board Games 2009

What does this mean i need to know..? OK... i am thinking about getting a phone that resembles an iPhone called a HiPhone here are the details:(ill put a * beside what i dont know about and i need help with) l Model Number：CECTP168S l Launch Time：June, 2008 l Sales Points：quadband, dual SIM dual standby dual bluetooth, special ripple effect, FM, E-book l General Specifications： l Apperance：Bar phone l Network Frequency：Quad band:850/900/1800/1900MHz l Weight:100G l Dimension:109*56*14MM l Processor:MTK l Operating System:RTOS l Color:Black l LCD Display:3.0 inch, 16000 thousand color; PX: 240×400px l Touch Panel:Yes l *Dual SIM Dual Standby l Battery:Two Batteries l *Calling Time:2-5hours l *Standby Time: 150-420 Hours l Languages:English/ French/ Spanish/ Portuguese/ Malaysia/ Vietnamese/ Turkish/ Russian/ Thai/ Arabic Basic Features l Antenna:Internal l *SMS:Yes(200groups) l EMS:Yes l GPRS:Yes l MMS:Yes l WAP:Support l Voice Mail:Yes l Vibration:Yes l Ringtone：64 chord; Ringtone format: mp3, midi l STK：Yes l Phone Book：Yes(1000groups) l Wall Papers：Yes l Tools：Calendar, To do list, Alarm, World Clock, E-book l Hands Free：Yes l Incoming Call Firewall：Yes l Multimedia Entertainment l Audio：Support MP3 and equalizer,can set MP3 for incoming tone l Video：3GP,MP4,support to play in full screen, speed/pause l Camera：1.3MP camera l 3D Sound：Yes l FM Radio：Yes l Video Recorder：Yes l Voice Recorder：Yes l Internal Memory：Yes l External Memory：Support T-Flash Card/Micro SD Card, present 256MB l Game：Yes l Bluetooth：Yes, Dual Bluetooth l USB：Yes ( Support Charging) l U-Disk：Yes l E-mail：Yes Accessories: l 2 Batteries, l 1Charger, l 1Earpiece, l 1USB Cable, l 256M TF card, l English User Manual After sales service: 1 year warranty Manufacturer and Origin: China also it is: Quad-band CECT P168, P168C hiphone,mobile phone is it compatible with a Corr Wireless Sim card?

Acer Aspire One Laptop. Is this a good deal? http://electronics.hsn.com/acer-aspire-one-8-9-lcd-160gb-hdd-1gb-ram-white-laptop-computer_p-4710231_xp.aspx?ocm=hpr Is this a good deal? Acer Aspire One 8.9" LCD, 160GB HDD, 1GB RAM Laptop ComputerItem: 387-751 Its 499.99, I've seen them cheaper but I think this has more to it than others. Its for a college student who also listens to music and watches dvd on his laptop. Key Specifications: Processor: Intel Atom Processor N270 Memory: 1024MB DDR2 533MHz SDRAM Single Channel Memory (512MB onboard, 512MB soDIMM slot) 1 slot total, memory is not upgradeable Hard Drive: 160GB 5400RPM SATA Operating System: Windows XP Home LCD Monitor: 8.9" WSVGA CrystalBrite LED Backlight LCD Display Media Card Reader: 5-in-1 digital media manager - Secure Digital (SD), Memory Stick (MS), Memory Stick Pro, Multimedia Card (MMC) and XD-Picture Card Other Differentiator: 0.3MP integrated crystal eye webcam and 4GB USB flash drive Additional Product Specifications: System Bus: 1.60GHz Cache Memory: 512KBx2 L2 Graphics: Integrated Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 950 Mouse: USB mouse Speakers: High Definition Audio 2 built-in stereo speakers Ports: (3) USB 2.0, (1) VGA connector, (1) RJ45-Ethernet, (1) AC adapter connector, (1) Kensington Lock Slot, (1) Microphone-In jack, (1) Headphone/Speaker/Line-out jack Wireless Network Adapter: Acer InviLink 802.11b/g Wi-Fi Certified Measures approx. 9.8"L x 6.7"W x 1.42"H Weighs 2.78 lbs. Model #: Aspire One White ETL listed Made in China Comes with a manufacturer's 1-year limited warranty Accessories Include: 4GB USB flash drive USB mouse 6-cell Li-ion battery Power cord Power adapter User guide Pre-Installed Software: Acer Recovery Management Acer Launch Manager Adobe Reader McAfee Internet Security Suite Microsoft Office Trial 2007 PC Essentials on 4GB Flash Drive: Budget Express 3.0, Cook N with Betty Crocker, Family Tree Heritage, Home and Business Lawyer 2008, Hoyle Casino Games 2008, Hoyle Enchanted Puzzles, Hoyle Miami Beach Solitaire, Jeopardy Deluxe, Morpheus Photo Animation Suite, Quicken Willmaker Plus 2009, Serif Draw Plus X2, Serif Page Plus X2, Serif Panorama Plus 3, Serif Photo Plus X2, Serif Web Plus X2, Stuffit Deluxe 12, Suduko Unlimited 1000 and Sunbird Calendar

is this pc good 4 playing wow? Gateway 20" LCD Tri-Core, 4GB RAM, 320GB HDD Desktop Key Specifications: Processor: AMD Phenom X3 8550 Processor Memory: 4096MB DDR2 (2 x 2048MB) 2 DDR2 Slots (total)|0 DDR2 Slots (available) Hard Drive: 320GB SATA 7200 RPM Optical Drive: 18x DVD +/- RW Super Multi-Format Dual Layer Drive featuring Labelflash Technology. Write max: 18x DVD-R, 18x DVD+R, 6x DVD-RW, 8x DVD+RW, 8x DVD+R DL, 8x DVD-R DL, 12x DVD-RAM, 48x CD-R, 32x CD-RW. Read max: 16x DVD-ROM, 48x CD-ROM. Operating System: Windows Vista Home Premium 64-bit Edition with Service Pack 1 Monitor: 20" widescreen LCD Media Card Reader: Multi-in-1 digital media card reader: CompactFlash (Type I and II), CF+ Microdrive, MultiMediaCard (MMC), Reduced-Size MultiMediaCard (RS-MMC), Secure Digital (SD) Card, xD-Picture Card, Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO Other Differentiator: Hybrid TV tuner and Vista Media Center remote control Additional Product Specifications: System Bus: Operates at 2.2GHz Cache Memory: 512KB x 3 L2 Graphics: Integrated NVIDIA GeForce 8200 Keyboard/Mouse: Premium Multimedia keyboard and USB optical 3-button wheel mouse External Ports: 9 - USB 2.0 (5 front, 4 rear); (2) PS/2 (keyboard and mouse); (2) High-Definition headphone and microphone jacks; (1) HDMI (rear); (1) IEEE 1394a (front); (1) eSATA; (1) Optical S/PDIF; (1) RJ-45 Ethernet; (1) RJ-11 Modem; (1) COAX; (1) S-Video; (4) Audio, (1) Microphone Modem: 56K ITU V.92 fax/modem (RJ-11 port) Network Adapter: 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet LAN (RJ-45 port) System measures approx. 15"L x 4.2"W x 10.7"H; weighs 12 lbs. Display with stand measures 21.7"W x 15.6"H x 6.8"D; weighs 11.05 lbs. System model #: SX2300-01 MET listed Made in China Comes with a manufacturer's 1-year limited warranty Accessories Include: 20" widescreen LCD monitor Vista Media Center remote control Premium multimedia keyboard USB optical 3-button wheel mouse Infrared sensor Infrared to USB interface Phone line AC cord 2 USB speakers 2 AA batteries 3 PC Essentials 16 software DVDs Pre-Installed Software: Microsoft Works 9.0 with Office Home 2007 (60-day trial) Microsoft Money Essentials Adobe Reader Cyberlink Power2Go Cyberlink LabelPrint supporting Labelflash Google Toolbar and Desktop Search Norton Internet Security 2009 (60-day trial) Gateway Games Powered by WildTangent (pre-installed with 10 demo games with 60-minutes of game play) PC Essentials 16 Software (User-Installed): DVD 1: Tiger Woods PGA Tour 2008 DVD 2: Aquazone Desktop Garden, Hoyle Puzzle and Board Games 2008, Hoyle Casino Games 2008 Monopoly Here and Now, Serif Creativity Suite: Serif Draw Plus X2, Serif Page Plus X3, Serif Panorama Plus 3, Serif Photo Plus X2, Serif Web Plus X2, My Scrapbook 2 DVD 3: World Book DVD Encyclopedia 2008, ACT! 2008, Budget Express 3.0, Cook n with Betty Crocker Family Tree Heritage 7, Peachtree First Accounting 2009, Professor Teaches Vista, Quicken Willmaker Plus 2009, Stuffit Deluxe 12, Sunbird Calendar, Thunderbird Email, Turbo Back-up 7.0, WebRoot SpySweeper 6.0 (1-year subscription), Turbo 3D Home Designer & Landscape and Deck, Mavis Beacon Teaches Typing 20 Deluxe

SMU Computer Corner: How much does it cost to remove a virus? SERVICES & FEES All services below include a base $80 Diagnosis fee * Hard drive wipe & reload - O/S Additional $69 Does not include data backup or application reload * Data Backup & Reload Additional $99 Includes: O/S Reload & hard drive updates Data backup attempt (NOT GUARANTEED) Application reload - Customer must provide media Restore data * Non-Warranty Hardware Replacement $80/hour Parts additional - service technician will contact you with parts cost. What should you bring- Computer, power adapter, restore/install disc, anti-virus software Hardware repair/replacement – Labor and parts are warranted for 90 days unless specified otherwise by the manufacturer. System clean/Windows reload- Your system is certified clean of viruses, spyware and worms upon pickup and has been set to automatically update Windows and Antivirus. To keep your system clean, allow your system to do the automatic updates from Microsoft and avoid sites that place spyware on your system. The most common types of behavior that cause spyware to be placed on your system are: Clicking on pop-up windows (especially those offering free virus or spyware fixes), downloading or uploading music or other files on sharing sites, downloading executable files from any internet site, especially those related to travel, games, credit card deals, dating, gambling and pornography. System re-infection is not warranted. Please inspect your system immediately upon pickup and report any problems to the Computer Corner within 5 calendar days of pickup. Systems brought back for re-cleaning will be checked for infection date in the logfile. Infections incurred after the clean date are subject to a recleaning fee.Thank you very much for choosing Computer Corner for your service! SERVICE WARRANTY INFORMATION SMU Computer Corner

Lost weekends F1 quiz, anybody? Seeing as there is no tradition/history/reason to have F1 in Singapore (and therefore no reason for me to do my usual F1 quiz about the GP), a quiz about all the GPs which should be on the F1 calendar, but aren't for financial reasons. 1. Which teams have won the most South African GPs? 2. Which driver holds the record for the most fastest laps in South African GPs? 3. Which team has started from pole position on the most occasions in South Africa? 4. Which driver finished on the podium the most in South African GPs? 5. Which driver finished on the podium the most in Austrian GPs? 6. How many drivers have driven for Renault in Austrian GPs? 7. Which driver made his championship debut in the first Austrian GP? 8. Whose accident caused the 1982 US GP East to be stopped? 9. Who was the only driver to win 2 US GP East? 10. Which engine manufacturer won the most Mexican GPs? 11. Which driver started the most Mexican GPs from pole position? 12. Two drivers had their first GP win in Mexico...who? 13. Which driver started the most Dutch GPs from pole position? 14. Which driver scored the most points from Dutch GPs? 15. Three constructors only ever scored a single point in Dutch GPs...which ones? Portugal & Sweden to follow in a bit. 16. Which constructor won the most Portuguese GPs? 17. Who led a Portuguese GP for....MINARDI??? 18. Only one Portuguese GP was won by a whole lap or more, who was the dominant driver? 19. Which team led the most laps in Swedish GPs? 20. The 1977 Swedish GP saw three "firsts", what were they? 21. Who, what, when, why? http://www.atlasf1.com/timeline/1987.jpg 22. Who, where, what? http://www.atlasf1.com/timeline/1985.jpg 23. Where, when, what happened next? http://www.classicrallies.com/img/pictures/6139_mid.jpg 24. It's Kyalami, but who, what, when? http://forix.autosport.com/8w/za/dw-za81.jpg 25. Why don't we go here anymore? http://atlasf1.autosport.com/99/aut/preview/nostalgia5.jpg Julian; 1. yes 2. yes, but someone else has done 3 as well 3. yes 4. yes 5. yes 6. yes 7. no, he made his debut in 1970 at Spa 8. yes 9. no, they were both USGPs, not USGP EASTs 10. yes 11. yes 12. yes 13. yes 14. yes 15. Ensign got 3, Shadow got 4, March got 14, so not any of those 16. No, and they've only won 3 17. yes 18. no, Mansell won by 37.533s from Berger in 1992 19. yes 20. yes utkarsh; 23. it is Andretti's Lotus 77 24. it is a Tyrrell 25. it is austria piggingheck; 21. yes 22. yes 24. yes 25. more or less that simple, what a waste of a great track.

Help with my java project please!? Purpose: My Company has asked me to be a part of their team as a computer programmer, analyst, and designer to aid them in calculating engineering specification. My job is to set up a program that will be able to calculate the proper specifications for their Pools, Hot Tubs and Spas section of their landscaping team. This GUI that I am creating will be able to figure out the calculations that this calculates engineering specifics. Application title: Pool, Hot tubs and Spa Calculator Algorithms: When this program is run it will ask for you to input some information on the pool, hot tub or spa and then it will display your proper calculations. Notes: 1.General Tab: There will be a General Tab that will display today’s date for the users. 2. Pool: After a length, width, and depth have been entered, the user can click Enter and the program will display the calculated volume (length * width * depth in cubic feet). 3. Hot Tub: The Hot Tub tab allows for round and oval tubs’ volumes to be calculated. When Round Tub is selected, the user cannot fill out the width field since we’re dealing with a circle. After filling out the length and depth fields, the Enter button will display the volume (Pi * ((length/2)^2) * depth). The width is automatically set to the same value as the length, and the user is informed. The formula used to calculate the volume is (Pi * (length * width)^2) * depth. 4. Temperature changer- This will convert the temp from C to F. •To convert Fahrenheit temperatures into Celsius: oBegin by subtracting 32 from the Fahrenheit number. oDivide the answer by 9. oThen multiply that answer by 5 •To convert Celsius into Fahrenheit temperatures: oBegin by multiplying the Celsius temperature by 9. oDivide the answer by 5. oNow add 32 5. Manufacturer- This will be where you place the manufacturing companies name your hot tub or pool. You will be asked to input the name and then click the Enter button and it will display the manufacture name. 6. Customer- Gives you the option to place your full name and address. You will be asked to input the name, address and then click the Enter button and it will display all three in the display section. 7. Customer Comments- Gives you the option to place comment and press enter. When you press enter your message will be displayed in the display section. what I have so far: import java.awt.*; import javax.swing.*;; public class FinalProject extends JFrame { private JLabel textPrompt; private JTextArea inputText; private JLabel keyPrompt; private JTextField inputKey; Container container; public FinalProject() { super( "Final Project " ); JTabbedPane tab = new JTabbedPane(); // constructing the first panel JLabel l1 = new JLabel( "Pool" ); JPanel p1 = new JPanel(); tab.addTab( "Pool", null, p1, " Pool" ); // constructing the second panel JLabel l2 = new JLabel("Hot Tube"); JPanel p2 = new JPanel(); //Pi * (length * width)^2) * depth tab.addTab( "Hot Tube", null, p2, " Hot Tube" ); // constructing the third panel JLabel l3 = new JLabel( " Temperature Change!" ); JPanel p3 = new JPanel(); tab.addTab( "Temperature Change", null, p3, " Temperature Change" ); // constructing the fourth panel JLabel l4 = new JLabel( "Customer" ); JPanel p4 = new JPanel(); tab.addTab( "Customer", null, p4, " Customer" ); // constructing the fifth panel JLabel l5 = new JLabel( "General" ); JPanel p5 = new JPanel(); java.util.Date date = Calendar.getInstance().getTime(); tab.addTab( "General", null, p5, " General"); //constructing the last panel JLabel l6 = new JLabel( "Manufacture"); JPanel p6 = new JPanel(); tab.addTab( "Manufacture", null, p6, " Manufacture" ); //constructing the Comment panel JLabel l7= new JLabel("Customer Comments?"); JPanel p7 = new JPanel(); JPanel enterPanel = new JPanel( ); JButton enterButton = new JButton("Enter"); enterPanel.add(enterButton); textPrompt = new JLabel("Customer Comments here please!"); inputText = new JTextArea(5, 15); inputText.setLineWrap(true); inputText.setWrapStyleWord(true); //add components to window container = getContentPane(); //use borderlayout to position our two i/o panels container.setLayout(new BorderLayout()); p7.setLayout(new FlowLayout()); //add components to panels p7.add(textPrompt); p7.add(inputText); //add panels to our primary borderlayout add(p7, BorderLayout.NORTH); // add JTabbedPane to container getContentPane().add( tab ); setSize( 400, 250 ); setVisible( true ); tab.addTab ("Customer Comments?",null,p7,"Customer Comments?"); } public static void main( String args[] ) { FinalProject demo = new FinalProject(); demo.setDefault I am right now just trying to figure out how to get each panel to show in the tab only. Also, I don't know how to code the tab to show todays date.

I'm looking for any info on legal software from Software Unlimited Corp.? They produced legal software for prosectors, defense attorneys, courts, etc.... Some of their products are: -Criminal Case Management -Hot/Worthless Checks -Retitution Accounting -Child Support -Civil Case Management -Victim/Witness -Report & Document Creation -Calendaring & Event Tracking I have to write a paper on legal technology for a paralegal course, so I need to find as much information as possible, covering the following areas: -Identify the technology -Identify the manufacturer -Identify the version of the software -Describe how the technology is used and what it can do. Give a few examples of how the technology might not benefit a law office.

What kind of paint will adhere on the common plastic coated paper? most paints will eventually peal off of most plastic surfaces-and that is why all milk bottles have labels (but even the label glue will stick on that polyetheline) My paint must adhere forever or there will be a disaster sometime. Whatever type of plastic it is, I'm not sure but it is the very common kind that you might find on the back of an upscale graphic like very nice calendars. I'm a portrait artist among other types of art and I prefer to work in acrylic or oils. It is the smooth surfice that I like to paint on. Maybe I should consult a paint manufacturer?

I'm looking for any info on legal software from Software Unlimited Corp.? They produced legal software for prosectors, defense attorneys, courts, etc.... Some of their products are: -Criminal Case Management -Hot/Worthless Checks -Retitution Accounting -Child Support -Civil Case Management -Victim/Witness -Report & Document Creation -Calendaring & Event Tracking I have to write a paper on legal technology for a paralegal course, so I need to find as much information as possible, covering the following areas: -Identify the technology -Identify the manufacturer -Identify the version of the software -Describe how the technology is used and what it can do. Give a few examples of how the technology might not benefit a law office.

I'm looking for any info on legal software from Software Unlimited Corp.? They produced legal software for prosectors, defense attorneys, courts, etc.... Some of their products are: -Criminal Case Management -Hot/Worthless Checks -Retitution Accounting -Child Support -Civil Case Management -Victim/Witness -Report & Document Creation -Calendaring & Event Tracking I have to write a paper on legal technology for a paralegal course, so I need to find as much information as possible, covering the following areas: -Identify the technology -Identify the manufacturer -Identify the version of the software -Describe how the technology is used and what it can do. Give a few examples of how the technology might not benefit a law office.

I'm looking for any info on legal software from Software Unlimited Corp.? They produced legal software for prosectors, defense attorneys, courts, etc.... Some of their products are: -Criminal Case Management -Hot/Worthless Checks -Retitution Accounting -Child Support -Civil Case Management -Victim/Witness -Report & Document Creation -Calendaring & Event Tracking I have to write a paper on legal technology for a paralegal course, so I need to find as much information as possible, covering the following areas: -Identify the technology -Identify the manufacturer -Identify the version of the software -Describe how the technology is used and what it can do. Give a few examples of how the technology might not benefit a law office.

Give me your opinion insights and summary or how you understand this..? CHAPTER 1 GENERAL PROVISIONS Article One Basic Air Quality Policies SECTION 1. Short Title. - This Act shall be known as the "Philippine Clean Air Act of 1999". SECTION 2. Declaration of Principles. - The State shall protect and advance the right of the people to a balanced and healthful ecology in accord with the rhythm and harmony of nature. The State shall promote and protect the global environment to attain sustainable development while recognizing the primary responsibility of local government units to deal with environmental problems. The State recognizes that the responsibility of cleaning the habitat and environment is primarily area-based. The State also recognizes the principle that "polluters must pay". Finally, the State recognizes that a clean and healthy environment is for the good of all and should therefore be the concern of all. SECTION 3. Declaration of Policies. - The State shall pursue a policy of balancing development and environmental protection. To achieve this end, the frame work for sustainable development shall be pursued. It shall be the policy of the State to: a. Formulate a holistic national program of air pollution management that shall be implemented by the government through proper delegation and effective coordination of functions and activities; b. Encourage cooperation and self-regulation among citizens and industries through the application of market-based instruments; c. Focus primarily on pollution prevention rather than on control and provide for a comprehensive management program for air pollution; d. Promote public information and education and to encourage the participation of an informed and active public in air quality planning and monitoring; and e. Formulate and enforce a system of accountability for short and long-term adverse environmental impact of a project, program or activity. This shall include the setting up of a funding or guarantee mechanism for clean-up and environmental rehabilitation and compensation for personal damages. SECTION 4. Recognition of Rights. - Pursuant to the above-declared principles, the following rights of citizens are hereby sought to be recognized and the State shall seek to guarantee the enjoyment: a. The right to breathe clean air; b. The right to utilize and enjoy all natural resources according to the principles of sustainable development; c. The right to participate in the formulation, planning, implementation and monitoring of environmental policies and programs and in the decision-making process; d. The right to participate in the decision-making process concerning development policies, plans and programs projects or activities that may have adverse impact on the environment and public health; e. The right to be informed of the nature and extent of the potential hazard of any activity, undertaking or project and to be served timely notice of any significant rise in the level of pollution and the accidental or deliberate release into the atmosphere of harmful or hazardous substances; f. The right of access to public records which a citizen may need to exercise his or her rights effectively under this Act; g. The right to bring action in court or quasi-judicial bodies to enjoin all activities in violation of environmental laws and regulations, to compel the rehabilitation and cleanup of affected area, and to seek the imposition of penal sanctions against violators of environmental laws;and h. The right to bring action in court for compensation of personal damages resulting from the adverse environmental and public health impact of a project or activity. Article Two Definition of Terms SECTION 5. -Definitions.- As used in this Act: a.) "Air pollutant" means any matter found in the atmosphere other than oxygen, nitrogen, water vapor, carbon dioxide, and the inert gases in their natural or normal concentrations, that is detrimental to health or the environment, which includes but not limited to smoke, dust, soot, cinders, fly ash, solid particles of any king, gases, fumes, chemical mists, steam and radioactive substances; b.) "Air pollution" means any alteration of the physical, chemical and biological properties of the atmospheric air, or any discharge thereto of any liquid, gaseous or solid substances that will or is likely to create or to render the air resources of the country harmful, detrimental, or injurious to public health, safety or welfare or which will adversely affect their utilization for domestic, commercial, industrial, agricultural, recreational, or other legitimate purposes; c.) "Ambient air quality guideline values" means the concentration of air over specified periods classified as short-term and long-term which are intended to serve as goals or objectives for the protection of health and/or public welfare. These values shall be used for air quality management purposes such as determining time trends, evaluating stages of deterioration or enhancement o the air quality, and in general, used as basis or taking positive action in preventing, controlling, or abating air pollution; d.) "Ambient air quality" means the general amount of pollution present in a broad area; and refers to the atmosphere's average purity as distinguished from discharge measurements taken at the source of pollution; e.) "Certificate of Conformity" means a certificate issued by the Department o Environment and Natural Resources to a vehicle manufacturer/assembler or importer certifying that a particular new vehicle or vehicle type meets the requirements provided under this Act and its rules and regulations; f.) "Department" means the Department of Environment and Natural Resources; g.)" Eco-profile" means the geographic-based instrument for planners and decision makers which present an evaluation of the environment quality and carrying capacity of an area. It is the result of the integration of primary data and information on natural resources and antropogenic activities on the land which evaluated by various environmental risk assessment and forecasting methodologies that enable the Department to anticipate the type of development control necessary in the planning area. h.)" Emission" means any air contaminant, pollutant, gas stream or unwanted sound from a known source which is passed into the atmosphere; i.) " Greenhouse gases" means those gases that can potentially or can reasonably be expected to induce global warming, which include carbon dioxide, oxides of nitrogen, chloroflourocarbons, and the like; j.) "Hazardous substances" means those substances which present either : (1) short-term acute hazards such as acute toxicity by ingestion, inhalation, or skin absorption, corrosivity or other skin or eye contact hazard or the risk of fire explosion; or (2) long-term toxicity upon repeated exposure, carcinogecity (which in some cases result in acute exposure but with a long latent period), resistance to detoxification process such as biodegradation, the potential to pollute underground or surface waters; k.)" Infectious waste " means that portion of medical waste that could transmit an infectious disease; l.)" Medical waste" means that materials generated as a result of patient diagnosis, treatment, or immunization of human beings or animals; m.) " Mobile source" means any vehicle propelled by or thorough combustion of carbon-based or other fuel, constructed and operated principally for the conveyance of persons or the transportation of property goods; n.) " Motor vehicle" means any vehicle propelled by a gasoline or diesel engine or by any means other than human or animal power, constructed and operated principally for the conveyance of persons or the transportation of property or goods in a public highway or street open to public use; o.) " Municipal waste" means the waste materials generated from communities within a specific locality; p)." New vehicle" means a vehicle constructed entirely from new parts that has never been sold or registered with the DOTC or with the appropriate agency or authority, and operated on the highways of the Philippines, any foreign state of country; q.) " Octane Rating or the Anti-Knock Index(AKI)" means the rating of the anti-knock characteristics of a grade or type of automotive gasoline as determined by dividing by two (2) the sum of the Research Octane Number (RON), plus the Motor Octane Number (MON); the octane requirement, with respect to automotive gasoline for use in a motor vehicle or a class thereof , whether imported, manufactured, or assembled by a manufacturer, shall refer to the minimum octane rating of such automotive gasoline which such manufacturer recommends for the efficient operation of such motor vehicle, or a substantial portion of such class, without knocking; r.) " Ozone Depleting Substances (ODS)" means those substances that significantly deplete or otherwise modify the ozone layer in a manner that is likely to result in adverse effects of human health and the environment such as , but not limited to , chloroflourocarbons, halons and the like; s.) "Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs)" means the organic compounds that persist in the environment, bioaccumulate through the food web, and pose a risk of causing adverse effects to human health and the environment. These compounds resist photolytic, chemical and biological degradation, which shall include but not be limited to dioxin, furan, Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs), organochlorine pesticides, such as aldrin, dieldrin, DDT, hexachlorobenzene, lindane, toxaphere and chlordane; t.) "Poisonous and toxic fumes" means any emissions and fumes which are beyond internationally-accepted standards, including but not limited to the World Health Organization (WHO) guideline values; u. " Pollution control device " means any device or apparatus used to prevent, control or abate the pollution of air caused by emissions from identified pollution sources at levels within the air pollution control standards established by the Department; v.) " Pollution control technology" means the pollution control devices, production process, fuel combustion processes or other means that effectively prevent or reduce emissions or effluent; w.) " Standard of performance " means a standard for emissions of air pollutant which reflects the degree of emission limitation achievable through the application of the best system of emission reduction, taking into account the cost of achieving such reduction and any non-air quality health and environmental impact and energy requirement which the Department determines, and adequately demonstrates; and x.) " Stationary source" means any building or immobile structure, facility or installation which emits or may emit any air pollutant. CHAPTER 2 AIR QUALITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM Article One General Provisions SEC. 6. Air Quality Monitoring and Information Network - The Department shall prepare an annual National Air Quality Status Report which shall be used as the basis in formulating the Integrated Air Quality Improvement Framework, as provided for in Sec. 7. The said report shall include, but shall not be limited to the following: a.) Extent of pollution in the country, per type of pollutant and per type of source, based on reports of the Department's monitoring stations; b.) Analysis and evaluation of the current state, trends and projections of air pollution at the various levels provided herein; c.) Identification of critical areas, activities, or projects which will need closer monitoring or regulation; d.) Recommendations for necessary executive and legislative action; and e.) Other pertinent qualitative and quantitative information concerning the extent of air pollution and the air quality performance rating of industries in the country. The Department, in cooperation with the National Statistical Coordination Board (NSCB), shall design and develop an information network for data storage, retrieval and exchange. The Department shall serve as the central depository of all data and information related to air quality. SEC. 7. Integrated Air Quality Improvement Framework.- The Department shall within six (6) months after the effectivity of this Act, establish, with the participation of LGUs, NGOs, POs, the academe and other concerned entities from the private sector, formulate and implement the Integrated Air Quality Improvement Framework for a comprehensive air pollution management and control program. The framework shall, among others, prescribe the emission reduction goals using permissible standards, control strategies and control measures to undertaken within a specified time period, including cost-effective use of economic incentives, managements strategies, collective actions, and environmental education and information. The Integrated Air Quality Improvement Framework shall be adopted as the official blueprint with which all government agencies must comply with to attain and maintain ambient air quality standards. SEC. 8 Air Quality Control Action Plan- Within six (6) months after the formulation of the framework, the Department shall, with public participation, formulate and implement an air quality control action plan consistent with Sec. 7 of this Act. The action plan shall : a.) Include enforceable emission limitations and other control measures, means or techniques, as well as schedules and time tables for compliance, as may be necessary or appropriate to meet the applicable requirements of this Act; b.) Provide for the establishment and operation of appropriate devices, methods, systems and procedures necessary to monitor, compile and analyze data on ambient air quality; c.) Include a program to provide for the following : (1) enforcement of the measures described in subparagraph (a);(2) regulation of the modification and construction of any stationary source within the areas covered by the plan, in accordance with land use policy to ensure that ambient air quality standards are achieved; d). Contain adequate provisions, consistent with the provisions of this Act, prohibiting any source or other types of emissions activity within the country from emitting any air pollutant in amounts which will significantly contribute to the non-attainment or will interfere with the maintenance by the Department of any such ambient air quality standard required to be included in the implementation plan to prevent significant deterioration of air quality or to protect visibility; e.) Include control strategies and control measures to be undertaken within a specified time period, including cost effective use of economic incentives, management strategies, collection action and environmental education and information; f.) Designate airsheds; and g.)All other measures necessary for the effective control and abatement of air pollution. The adoption of the plan shall clarify the legal effects on the financial, manpower and budgetary resources of the affected government agencies, and on the alignment of their programs with the plans. In addition to direct regulations, the plan shall be characterized by a participatory approach to the pollution problem. The involvement of private entities in the monitoring and testing of emissions from mobile and/or stationary sources shall be considered. Likewise, the LGU's, with the assistance from the Department, shall prepare and develop an action plan consistent with the Integrated Air Quality Improvement Framework to attain and maintain the ambient air quality standards with their respective airsheds as provided in Sec. 9 hereof. The local government units shall develop and submit to the Department as procedure for carrying out the action plan for their jurisdiction. The Department, however, shall maintain its authority to independently inspect the enforcement procedure adopted. The Department shall have the power to closely supervise all or parts of the air quality action plan until such time the local government unit concerned can assume the function to enforce the standards set by the Department. A multi-sectoral monitoring team with broad public representation shall be convened by the Department for each LGU to conduct periodic inspections of air pollution sources to assess compliance with emission limitations contained in their permits. SEC. 9 Airsheds. - Pursuant to Sec. 8 of this Act, the designation of airsheds shall be on the basis of, but not limited to, areas with similar climate, meteorology and topology which affect the interchange and diffusion of pollutants in the atmosphere, or areas which share common interest or face similar development programs, prospects or problems. For a more effective air quality management, a system of planning and coordination shall be established and a common action plan shall be formulated for each airshed. To effectively carry out the formulated actions plans, a Governing Board is hereby created, hereinafter referred to as the Board. The Board shall be headed by the Secretary of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources as chairman. The members shall be as follows: a.) Provincial Governors from areas belonging to the airshed; b.) City/Municipal Mayors from areas belonging to the airshed; c.) A representative from each concerned government agency; d.) Representatives from people's organizations; e.) Representatives from non-government organizations; and f.) Representatives from the private sector. The Board shall perform the following functions: a.) Formulation of policies; b.) Preparation of a common action plan; c.) Coordination of functions among its members; and d.) Submission and publication of an annual Air Quality Status Report for each airshed. Upon consultation with appropriate local government authorities, the Department shall, from time to time, revise the designation of airsheds utilizing eco-profiling techniques and undertaking scientific studies. Emissions trading may be allowed among pollution sources within an airshed. SEC. 10. Management of Nonattainment Areas.- The Department shall designate areas where specific pollutants have already exceeded ambient standards as nonattainment areas. The Department shall prepare and implement a program that will prohibit new sources of exceeded air pollutant without a corresponding reduction in existing resources. In coordination with other appropriate government agencies, the LGUs shall prepare and implement a program and other measures including relocation, whenever necessary, to protect the health and welfare of residents in the area. For those designated as nonattainment areas, the Department, after consultation with local government authorities, nongovernment organizations (NGOs), people's organizations (POs) and concerned sectors may revise the designation of such areas and expand its coverage to cover larger areas depending on the condition of the areas. SEC. 11 Air Quality Control Techniques - Simultaneous with the issuance of the guideline values and standards, the Department, through the research and development program contained in this Act and upon consultation with appropriate advisory committees, government agencies and LGUs, shall issue, and from time to time, revise information on air pollution control techniques. Such information shall include: a.) Best available technology and alternative methods of prevention, management and control of air pollution; b.) Best available technology economically achievable which shall refer to the technological basis/standards for emission limits applicable to existing, direct industrial emitters of nonconventional and toxic pollutants; and c.) Alternative fuels, processes and operating methods which will result in the eliminator or significant reduction of emissions. Such information may also include data relating to the cost of installation and operation, energy requirements, emission reduction benefits, and environmental impact or the emission control technology. The issuance of air quality guideline values, standards and information on air quality control techniques shall be made available to the general public : Provided, That the issuance of information on air quality control techniques shall not be construed as requiring the purchase of certain pollution control devices by the public. SECTION 12. Ambient Air Quality Guideline Values and Standards.- The Department, in coordination with other concerned agencies, shall review and or revise and publish annually a list of hazardous air pollutants with corresponding ambient guideline values and / or standard necessary to protect health and safety, and general welfare. The initial list and values of the hazardous air pollutants shall be as follows : a.) For National Ambient Air Quality Guideline for Criteria Pollutants : Short Term a Long Term b Pollutants µg/Ncm ppm Averaging Time µg/Ncm ppm Averaging Time Suspended Particulate Matterc-TSP 230d 24 hours 90 -- 1 yeare -PM-10 150f 24 hours 60 -- 1 yeare Sulfur Dioxidec 180 0.07 24 hours 80 0.03 1 year Nitrogen Dioxide 150 0.08 24 hours -- -- -- Photochemical Oxidants 140 0.07 1 hour -- -- --- As Ozone 60 0.03 8 hours -- -- -- Carbon Monoxide 35 30 1 hour -- -- -- mg/Ncm 10 9 8 hours -- -- -- mg/Ncm Leadg 1.5 -- 3 monthsg 1.0 -- 1 year a.Maximum limits represented by ninety-eight percentile (98%) values not to be exceed more than once a year. b. Arithmetic mean c. SO2 and Suspended Particulate matter are sampled once every six days when using the manual methods. A minimum of twelve sampling days per quarter of forty-eight sampling days each year is required for these methods. Daily sampling may be done in the future once continuous analyzers are procured and become available. d. Limits for Total Suspended Particulate Matter with mass median diameter less than 25-50 um. e. Annual Geometric Mean f. Provisional limits for Suspended Particulate Matter with mass median diameter less than 10 microns and below until sufficient monitoring data are gathered to base a proper guideline. g. Evaluation of this guideline is carried out for 24-hour averaging time and averaged over three moving calendar months. The monitored average value for any three months shall not exceed the guideline value. b) For National Ambient Air Quality Standards for Source Specific Air Pollutants from : Industrial Sources/ Operations: Pollutants1 Concentration2 Averaging time (min.) Method of Analysis/ Measurement3 µ/Ncm ppm 1. Ammonia 200 0.28 30 Nesselerization/ Indo Phenol 2. Carbon Disulfide 30 0.01 30 Tischer Method 3. Chlorine and Chlorine Compounds expressed as Cl2 100 0.03 5 Methyl Orange 4. Formaldehyde 50 0.04 30 Chromotropic acid Method or MBTH Colorimetric Method 5. Hydrogen Chloride 200 0.13 30 Volhard Titration with Iodine Solution 6. Hydrogen Sulfide 100 0.07 30 Methylene Blue 7. Lead 20 30 AASc 8. Nitrogen Dioxide 375,260 0.20,0.14 30,60 Greiss- Saltzman 9. Phenol 100 0.03 30 4-Aminoantiphyrine 10. Sulfur Dioxide 470, 340 0.18, 0.13 30,60 Colorimetric-Pararosaniline 11. Suspended Particulate Matter-TSP 300 -- 60 Gravimetric 1 Pertinent ambient standards for Antimony, Arsenic, Cadmium, Asbestos, Nitric Acid and Sulfuric Acid Mists in the 1978 NPCC Rules and Regulations may be considered as guides in determining compliance. 2 Ninety- eight percentile (98%) values of 30-minute sampling measured at 250C and one atmosphere pressure. 3 Other equivalent methods approved by the Department may be used. The basis in setting up the ambient air quality guideline values and standards shall reflect, among others, the latest scientific knowledge including information on : a) Variable, including atmospheric conditions, which of themselves or in combination with other factors may alter the effects on public health or welfare of such air pollutant; b) The other types of air pollutants which may interact with such pollutant to produce an adverse effect on public health or welfare; and c) The kind and extent of all identifiable effects on public health or welfare which may be expected from presence of such pollutant in the ambient air, in varying quantities. The Department shall base such ambient air quality standards on World Health Organization (WHO) standards, but shall not be limited to nor be less stringent than such standards. SEC. 13. Emission Charge System. - The Department, in case of industrial dischargers, and the Department of Transportation and Communication (DOTC), in case of motor vehicle dischargers, shall, based on environmental techniques, design, impose on and collect regular emission fees from said dischargers as part of the emission permitting system or vehicle registration renewal system, as the case may be. The system shall encourage the industries and motor vehicles to abate, reduce, or prevent pollution. The basis of the fees include, but is not limited to, the volume and toxicity of any emitted pollutant. Industries, which shall install pollution control devices or retrofit their existing facilities with mechanisms that reduce pollution shall be entitled to tax incentives such as but not limited total credits and/or accelerated depreciation deductions. SEC. 14 Air Quality Management Fund. - An Air Quality Management Fund to be administered by the Department as a special account in the National Treasury is hereby established to finance containment, removal, and clean-up operations of the Government in air pollution cases, guarantee restoration of ecosystems and rehabilitate areas affected by the acts of violators of this Act, to support research, enforcement and monitoring activities and capabilities of the relevant agencies, as well as to provide technical assistance to the relevant agencies. Such fund may likewise be allocated per airshed for the undertakings herein stated. The Fund shall be sourced from the fines imposed and damages awarded to the Republic of the Philippines by the Pollution Adjudication Board (PAB), proceeds of licenses and permits issued by the Department under this Act, emission fees and from donations, endowments and grants in the forms of contributions. Contributions to the Fund shall be exempted from donor taxes and all other taxes, charges or fees imposed by the Government. SEC. 15. Air Pollution Research and Development Program. - The Department, in coordination with the Department of Science and Technology (DOST), other agencies, the private sector, the academe, NGO's and PO's, shall establish a National Research and Development Program for the prevention and control of air pollution. The Department shall give special emphasis to research on and the development of improved methods having industry-wide application for the prevention and control of air pollution. Such a research and development program shall develop air quality guideline values and standards in addition to internationally-accepted standards. It shall also consider the socio-cultural, political and economic implications of air quality management and pollution control. ARTICLE TWO Air Pollution Clearances and Permits for Stationary Sources Sec. 16. Permits. Consistent with the provisions of this Act, the Department shall have the authority to issue permits as it may determine necessary for the prevention and abatement of air pollution. Said permits shall cover emission limitations for the regulated air pollutants to help attain and maintain the ambient air quality standards. These permits shall serve as management tools for the LGUs in the development of their action plan. SEC. 17 Emission Quotas. The Department may allow each regional industrial center that is designated as special airshed to allocate emission quotas to pollution sources within its jurisdiction that qualify under an environmental impact assessment system programmatic compliance program pursuant to the implementing rules and regulations of Presidential Decree No. 1586. SEC. 18. Financial Liability for Environmental Rehabilitation. As Part of the environmental management plan attached to the environmental compliance certificate pursuant to Presidential Decree No. 1586 and rules and regulations set therefore, the Department shall require program and project proponents to put up financial guarantee mechanisms to finance the needs for emergency response, clean-up rehabilitation of areas that may be damaged during the program or project's actual implementation. Liability for damages shall continue even after the termination of a program or project, where such damages are clearly attributable to that program or project and for a definite period to be determined by the Department and incorporated into the environmental compliance certificate. Financial liability instruments may be in the form a trust fund, environmental insurance, surety bonds, letters of credit, as well as self-insurance. The choice of the guarantee instruments shall furnish the Department with evidence of availment of such instruments. ARTICLE THREE Pollution from Stationary Sources SEC. 19. Pollution From Stationary Sources.- The Department shall, within two (2) years from the effectivity of this Act, and every two (2) years thereafter, review, or as the need therefore arises, revise and publish emission standards, to further improve the emission standards for stationary sources of air pollution. Such emission standards shall be based on mass rate of emission for all stationary source of air pollution based on internationally accepted standards, but not be limited to, nor be less stringent than such standards and with the standards set forth in this section. The standards, whichever is applicable, shall be the limit on the acceptable level of pollutants emitted from a stationary source for the protection of the public's health and welfare. With respect to any trade, industry, process and fuel-burning equipment or industrial plant emitting air pollutants, the concentration at the point of emission shall not exceed the following limits: Pollutants Standard Applicable to Source Maximum Permissible Limits (mg/Ncm) Method of Analysisa 1. Antimony and Its compounds any source 10 as Sb AASb 2. Arsenic and its compounds Any source 10 as As AASb 3. Cadmium and its compounds Any source 10 as Cd AASb 4. Carbon Monoxide Any industrial Source 500 as CO Orsat analysis 5. Copper and its Compounds Any industrial source 100 ax Cu AASb 6. Hydrofluoric Acids and Fluoride compounds Any source other than the manufacture of Aluminum from Alumina 50 as HF Titration with Ammonium Thiocyanate 7. Hydrogen Sulfide i) Geothermal Power Plants c.d Cadmium Sulfide Method ii) Geothermal Exploration and well-testing e iii) Any source other than (i) and (ii) 7 as H2S Cadmium Sulfide Method 8. Lead Any trade, industry or process 10 as Pb AASb 9. Mercury Any Source 5 as elemental Hg AASb/Cold-Vapor Technique or Hg Analyzer 10. Nickel and its compounds, except Nickel Carbonyl f Any source 20 as Ni AASb 11. NOx i) Manufacture of Nitric Acid 2,000 as acid and NOx and calculated as NO2 Phenol-disulfonic acid Method ii) Fuel burning steam generators Phenol-disulfonic acid Method Existing Source 1,500 as NO2 New Source • Coal-Fired 1,000 as NO2 • Oil-Fired 500 as NO2 iii) Any source other than (i) adn (ii) Phenol-disulfonic acid Method Existing Source 1000 as NO2 New Source 500 as NO2 12. Phosphorus Pentoxideg Any source 200 as P2O5 Spectrophotometry 13. Zinc and its Compounds Any source 100 as Zn AASb a Other equivalent methods approved by the Department may be used. b Atomic Absorption Specttrophotometry c All new geothermal power plants starting construction by 01 January 1995 shall control HsS emissions to not more than 150 g/GMW-Hr d All existing geothermal power plants shall control HsS emissions to not more than 200 g/GMW-Hr within 5 years from the date of effectivity of these revised regulations. e Best practicable control technology for air emissions and liquid discharges. Compliance with air and water quality standards is required. f Emission limit of Nickel Carbonyl shall not exceed 0.5 mg/Ncm. g Provisional Guideline Provided, that the maximum limits in mg/ncm particulates in said sources shall be : 1. Fuel Burning Equipment a) Urban or Industrial Area 150 mg/Ncm b) Other Area 200 mg/Ncm 2. Cement Plants (Kilns, etc.) 150 mg/Ncm 3. Smelting Furnaces 150 mg/Ncm 4. Other Stationary Sourcesa 200 mg/Ncm a Other Stationary Sources means a trade, process, industrial plant, or fuel burning equipment other than thermal power plants, industrial boilers, cement plants, incinerators and smelting furnaces. Provided, further, that the maximum limits for sulfur oxides in said sources shall be : (1) Existing Sources (i) Manufacture of Sulfuric Acid and Sulf(on)ation Process 2.0gm.Ncm as SO3 (ii) Fuel burning Equipment 1.5gm.Ncm as SO2 (iii) Other Stationary Sourcesa 1.0gm.Ncm as SO3 (2) New Sources (i) Manufacture of Sulfuric Acid and Sulf(on)ation Process 1.5 gm.Ncm as SO3 (ii) Fuel Burning Equipment 0.7 gm.Ncm as SO2 (iii) Other Stationary Sourcesa 0.2 gm.Ncm as SO3 a Other Stationary Sources refer to existing and new stationary sources other than those caused by the manufacture of sulfuric acid and sulfonation process, fuel burning equipment and incineration. For Stationary sources of pollution not specifically included in the immediately preceding paragraph, the following emission standards shall not be exceeded in the exhaust gas : I. Daily And Half Hourly Average Values Daily Average Values Half Hourly Average Values Total dust 10 mg/m3 30 mg/m3 Gaseous and vaporous organic substances, expressed as total organic carbon 10 mg/m3 20 mg/m3 Hydrogen chloride (HCl) 10 mg/m3 60 mg/m3 Hydrogen fluoride (HF) 1 mg/m3 4 mg/m3 Sulfur dioxide (SO2) 50 mg/m3 200 mg/m3 Nitrogen monoxide (NO) and Nitrogen dioxide (NO2), expressed as nitrogen dioxide for incineration plants with a capacity exceeding 3 tonnes per hour 200 mg/m3 400 mg/m3 Nitrogen monoxide (NO) and nitrogen dioxide (NO2), expressed as nitrogen dioxide for incineration plants with a capacity of 3 tonnes per hour or less 300 mg/m3 Ammonia 10 mg/m3 20 mg/m3 II. All the Average Values over the Sample Period of a Minimum of 4 and Maximum of 8 Hours. Cadmium and its compounds, expressed as cadmium (Cd) total 0.05 Thallium and its compounds, expressed as thallium (Tl) mg/m3 Mercury and its Compounds, expressed as mercury (Hg) 0.05 mg/m3 Antimony and its compounds, expressed as antimony (Sb) Arsenic and its compounds, expressed as arsenic (As) total 0.5 mg/m3 Lead and its compounds, expressed as lead ( Pb) Chromium and its compounds, expressed as chromium (Cr) Cobalt and its compounds, expressed as cobalt (Co) Copper and its compounds, expressed as copper (Cu) Manganese and its compounds, expressed as manganese (Mn) Nickel and its compounds, expressed as nickel (Ni) Vanadium and its compounds, expressed as vanadium (V) Tin and its compounds, expressed as tin (Sn) These average value cover also gaseous and the vapor forms of the relevant heavy metal emission as well as their compounds. Provided, that the emission of dioxins and furans into the air shall be reduced by the most progressive techniques. Provided, further that all average of dioxin and furans measured over the sample period of a minimum of 5 hours and maximum of 8 hours must not exceed the limit value of 0.1 nanogram/m3. Pursuant to Sec. 8 of this Act, the Department shall prepare a detailed action plan setting the emission standards or standards of performance for any stationary source the procedure for testing emissions for each type of pollutant, and the procedure for enforcement of said standards. Existing industries, which are proven to exceed emission rates established by the Department in consultation with stakeholders, after a thorough, credible and transparent measurement process shall be allowed a grace period of eighteen (18) months for the establishment of an environmental management system and the installation of an appropriate air pollution control device : Provided, That an extension of not more than twelve (12) months may be allowed by the Department on meritorious grounds. SEC. 20 Ban on Incineration.- Incineration , hereby defined as the burning of municipal, biomedical and hazardous waste, which process emits poisonous and toxic fumes is hereby prohibited; Provided, however, That the prohibition shall not apply to traditional small-scale method of community/neighborhood sanitation "siga", traditional, agricultural, cultural, health, and food preparation and crematoria; Provided, further, That existing incinerators dealing with a biomedical wastes shall be out within three (3) years after the effectivity of this Act; Provided, finally, that in the interim, such units shall be limited to the burning of pathological and infectious wastes, and subject to close monitoring by the Department. Local government units are hereby mandated to promote, encourage and implement in their respective jurisdiction a comprehensive ecological waste management that includes waste segregation, recycling and composting. With due concern on the effects of climate change, the Department shall promote the use of state-of-the-art, environmentally-sound and safe non-burn technologies for the handling, treatment, thermal destruction, utilization, and disposal of sorted, unrecycled, uncomposted, biomedical and hazardous wastes. ARTICLE FOUR Pollution from Motor Vehicles Sec. 21. Pollution from Motor Vehicles. a) The DOTC shall implement the emission standards for motor vehicles set pursuant to and as provided in this Act. To further improve the emission standards, the Department shall review, revise and publish the standards every two (2) years, or as the need arises. It shall consider the maximum limits for all major pollutants to ensure substantial improvement in air quality for the health, safety and welfare of the general public. The following emission standards for type approval of motor vehicles shall be effective by the year 2003: a.) For light duty vehicles, the exhausts emission limits for gaseous pollutants shall be: Emission Limits for Light Duty Vehicles Type Approval (Directive 91/441/EEC) CO (g/km) HC + NOx (g/km) PMa (g/km) 2.72 0.97 0.14 a for compression-ignition engines only b) For light commercial vehicles, the exhaust emission limit of gaseous pollutants as a function of the given reference mass shall be : Reference Weight (RW) (kg) CO (g/km) HC + NOx (g/km) PMa (g/km) Category 1 1250< RW 2.72 0.97 0.14 Category 2 1250< RW<1700 5.17 1.4 0.19 Category 3 RW>1700 6.9 1.7 0.25 a for compression-ignition engines only c.) For heavy duty vehicles, the exhaust emission limits of gaseous pollutants shall be : Emission Limits for Heavy Duty Vehicles Type Approval (Directive 91/542/EEC) CO (g/k/Wh) HC (g/k/Wh) NOx (g/k/Wh) PM (g/k/Wh) 4.5 1.1 8.0 0.36a a In the case of engines of 85 kW or less, the limit value for particular emissions in increased by multiplying the quoted limit by a coefficient of 1.7 Fuel evaporative emission for spark-ignition engines shall not exceed 2.0 grams hydrocarbons per test. Likewise, it shall not allow any emission of gases from crankcase ventilation system into the atmosphere. b.) The Department, in collaboration with the DOTC, DTI and LGUs, shall develop an action plan for the control and management of air pollution from motor vehicles consistent with the Integrated Air Quality Framework. The DOTC shall enforce compliance with the emission standards for motor vehicles set by the Department. The DOTC may deputize other law enforcement agencies and LGUs for this purpose. To this end, the DOTC shall have the power to : (1) Inspect and monitor the emissions of motor vehicles ; (2) Prohibit or enjoin the use of motor vehicles or a class of motor vehicles in any area or street at specified times; and (3) Authorize private testing emission testing centers duly accredited by the DTI. c.) The DOTC, together with the DTI and the Department, shall establish the procedures for the inspection of motor vehicles and the testing of their emissions for the purpose of determining the concentration and/or rate of pollutants discharged by said sources. d.) In order to ensure the substantial reduction of emissions from a motor vehicles, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), together with the DOTC and the Department shall formulate and implement a national motor vehicle inspection and maintenance program that will promote efficient and safe operation of all motor vehicles. In this regard, the DTI shall develop and implement standards and procedures for the certification of training institutions, instructors and facilities and the licensing of qualified private service centers and their technicians as prerequisite for performing the testing, servicing, repair and the required adjustment to the vehicle emission system. The DTI shall likewise prescribe regulations requiring the disclosure of odometer readings and the use of tamper-resistant odometers for all motor vehicles including tamper-resistant fuel management systems for the effective implementation of the inspection and maintenance program. SEC. 22 Regulation of All Motor Vehicles and Engines. Any imported new or locally-assembled new motor vehicle shall not be registered unless it complies with the emission standards set pursuant to this Act, as evidenced by a Certificate of Conformity (COC) issued by the Department. Any imported new motor vehicle engine shall not be introduced into commerce, sold or used unless it complies with emission standards set pursuant to this Act. Any imported used motor vehicle or rebuilt motor vehicle using new or used engines, major parts or components shall not be registered unless it complies with the emission standards. In case of non-compliance, the importer or consignee may be allowed to modify or rebuild the vehicular engine so it will be in compliance with applicable emission standards. No motor vehicle registration (MVR) shall be issued unless such motor vehicle passes the emission testing requirement promulgated in accordance with this Act. Such testing shall be conducted by the DOTC or its authorized inspection centers within sixty (60) days prior to date of registration. The DTI shall promulgate the necessary regulations prescribing the useful life of vehicles and engines including devices in order to ensure that such vehicles will conform to the emissions which they were certified to meet. These regulations shall include provisions for ensuring the durability of emission devices. SEC. 23. Second-Hand Motor Vehicle Engines. Any imported second-hand motor vehicle engine shall not be introduced into commerce, sold or used unless it complies with emission standards set pursuant to this Act. ARTICLE FIVE- Pollution from Other Sources SEC. 24 Pollution from smoking. Smoking inside a public building or an enclosed public place including public vehicles and other means of transport or in any enclosed area outside of one's private residence, private place of work or any duly designated smoking area is hereby prohibited under this Act. This provision shall be implemented by the LGUs. SEC. 25. Pollution from other Mobile Sources. The Department, in coordination with appropriate agencies, shall formulate and establish the necessary standards for all mobile sources other than those referred to in Sec. 21 of this Act. The imposition of the appropriate fines and penalties from these sources for any violation of emission standards shall be under the jurisdiction of the DOTC. CHAPTER 3 FUELS, ADDITIVES, SUBSTANCES AND POLLUTANTS Article One- Fuels, Additives and Substances SEC. 26 Fuels and Additives. Pursuant to the Air Quality Framework to be established under Section 7 of this Act, the Department of Energy (DOE), co-chaired by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), in consultation with the Bureau of Product Standards (BPS) of the DTI, the DOST, the representatives of the fuel and automotive industries, academe and the consumers shall set the specifications for all types of fuel and fuel-related products, to improve fuel composition for increased efficiency and reduced emissions; Provided, however, that the specifications for all types of fuel and fuel-related products set-forth pursuant to this section shall be adopted by the BPS as Philippine National Standards (PNS). The DOE, shall also specify the allowable content of additives in all types of fuels and fuel-related products. Such standards shall be based primarily on threshold levels of health and research studies. On the basis of such specifications, the DOE shall likewise limit the content or begin that phase-out of additives in all types of fuels and fuel-related products as it may deem necessary. Other agencies involved in the performance of this function shall be required to coordinate with the DOE and transfer all documents and information necessary for the implementation of this provision. Consistent with the provisions of the preceding paragraphs under this section, it is declared that : a. not later than eighteen (18) months after the effectivity of this Act, no person shall manufacture, import, sell, supply, offer for sale, dispense, transport or introduce into commerce unleaded premium gasoline fuel which has an anti-knock index (AKI) of not less that 87.5 and Reid vapor pressure of not more than 9 psi. Within six (6) months after the effectivity of this Act, unleaded gasoline fuel shall contain aromatics not to exceed forty-five percent (45%) by volume and benzene not to exceed four percent (4%) by volume; Provided, that by year 2003, unleaded gasoline fuel should contain aromatics not to exceed thirty-five percent (35%) by volume and benzene not to exceed two percent (2%) by volume; b. not later than eighteen (18) months after the effectivity of this Act, no person shall manufacture, import, sell, supply , offer for sale, dispense, transport or introduce into commerce automotive diesel fuel which contains a concentration of sulfur in excess of 0.20% by weight with a cetane number of index of not less than forty-eight (48); Provided, That by year 2004, content of said sulfur shall be 0.05% by weight ; and c. not later than eighteen (18) months after the effectivity of this Act, no Person shall manufacture, import, sell, supply, offer for sale, dispense, transport or introduce into commerce industrial diesel fuel which contains a concentration of sulfur in excess of 0.30% (by weight). Every two (2) years thereafter or as the need arises, the specifications of unleaded gasoline and of automotive and industrial diesel fuels shall be reviewed and revised for further improvement in formulation and in accordance with the provisions of this Act. The fuels characterized above shall be commercially available. Likewise, the same shall be the reference fuels for emission and testing procedures to be established in accordance with the provisions of this Act. Any proposed additive shall not in any way increase emissions of any of the regulated gases which shall include, but not limited to carbon monoxide, hydrocarbons, and oxides of nitrogen and particulate matter, in order to be approved and certified by the Department. SEC. 27. Regulation of Fuels and Fuel Additives.- The DOE, in coordination with the Department and the BPS, shall regulate the use of any fuel or fuel additive. No manufacturer, processor or trader of any fuel or additive may import, sell, offer for sale, or introduce into commerce such fuel for additive unless the same has been registered with the DOE. Prior to registration, the manufacturer, processor or trader shall provide the DOE with the following relevant information: a. Product identity and composition to determine the potential health effects of such fuel additives; b. Description of the analytical technique that can be used to detect and measure the additive in any fuel ; c. Recommended range of concentration; and d. Purpose in the use of the fuel and additive. SEC. 28 Misfueling. In order to prevent the disabling of any emission control device by lead contamination, no person shall introduce or cause or allow the introduction of leaded gasoline into any motor vehicle equipped with a gasoline tank filler inlet and labeled " unleaded gasoline only ". This prohibition shall also apply to any person who knows or should know that such vehicle is designed solely for the use of unleaded gasoline. SEC. 29. Prohibition on Manufacture. Import and Sale of leaded Gasoline and of Engines and/or Components Requiring Leaded Gasoline. Effective not later than eighteen (18) months after the enactment of this Act, no person shall manufacture, import, sell, offer for sale, introduce into commerce, convey or otherwise dispose of , in any manner leaded gasoline and engines and components requiring the use of leaded gasoline. For existing vehicles, the DTI shall formulate standards and procedures that will allow non-conforming engines to comply with the use of unleaded fuel within five(5) years after the effectivity of this Act. Article Two Other Pollutants SEC. 30. Ozone-Depleting Substances. Consistent with the terms and conditions of the Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer and other international agreements and protocols to which the Philippines is a signatory, the Department shall phase out ozone-depleting substances. Within sixty (60) days after the enactment of this Act, the Department shall publish a list of substances which are known to cause harmful effects on the stratospheric ozone layer. SEC. 31. Greenhouse Gases. The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Service Administration (PAGASA) shall regularly monitor meteorological factors affecting environmental conditions including ozone depletion and greenhouse gases and coordinate with the Department in order to effectively guide air pollution monitoring and standard-setting activities. The Department, together with concerned agencies and local government units, shall prepare and fully implement a national plan consistent with the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change and other international agreements, conventions and protocols on the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions in the country. SEC. 32. Persistent Organic Pollutants. The Department shall, within a period of two (2) years after the enactment of this Act, establish an inventory list of all sources of Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs) in the Country. The Department shall develop short-term and long-term national government programs on the reduction and elimination of POPs such as dioxins and furans. Such programs shall be formulated within a year after the establishment of the inventory list. SEC. 33. Radioactive Emissions. All projects which will involve the use of atomic and/or nuclear energy, and will entail release and emission of radioactive substances into the environment, incident to the establishment or possession of nuclear energy facilities and radioactive materials, handling, transport, production, storage, and use of radioactive materials, shall be regulated in the interest of public health and welfare by the Philippine Nuclear Research Institute (PNRI), in coordination with Department and other appropriate government agencies. CHAPTER 4 INSTITUTIONAL MECHANISM SEC. 34. Lead Agency.- The Department, unless otherwise provided herein, shall be the primary government agency responsible for the implementation and enforcement of this Act. To be more effective in this regard, The Department's Environmental Management Bureau (EMB) shall be converted from a staff bureau to a line bureau for a period of no more than two (2) years, unless a separate, comprehensive environmental management agency is created. SEC. 35 Linkage Mechanism. - The Department shall consult, participate, cooperate and enter into agreement with other government agencies, or with affected non-governmental (NGOs) or people's organizations (POs),or private enterprises in the furtherance of the objectives of this Act. SEC. 36. Role of Local Government Units.- Local Government units (LGUs) shall share the responsibility in the management and maintenance of air quality within their territorial jurisdiction. Consistent with Secs. 7,8 and 9 of this Act, LGUs shall implement air quality standards set by the Board in areas within their jurisdiction; Provided, however, that in case where the board has not been duly constituted and has not promulgated its standards, the standards set forth in this Act shall apply. The Department shall provide the LGUs with technical assistance, trainings and a continuing capability-building program to prepare them to undertake full administration of the air quality management and regulation within their territorial jurisdiction. SEC. 37 Environmental and Natural Resources Office.- There may be established an Environment and Natural Resources Office in every province, city, or municipality which shall be headed by the environment and natural resources officer and shall be appointed by the Chief Executive of every province, city or municipality in accordance with the provisions of Section 484 of Republic Act No. 7160. Its powers and duties, among others, are : a. To prepare comprehensive air quality management programs, plans and strategies within the limits set forth in Republic act. No. 7160 and this Act which shall be implemented within its territorial jurisdiction upon the approval of the sanggunian ; b. To provide technical assistance and support to the governor or mayor, as the case may be, in carrying out measures to ensure the delivery of basic services and the provision of adequate facilities relative to air quality; c. To take the lead in all efforts concerning air quality protection and rehabilitation; d. To recommend to the Board air quality standards which shall not exceed the maximum permissible standards set by rational laws ; e. To coordinate with other government agencies and non-governmental organizations in the implementation of measures to prevent and control air pollution; and f. Exercise such other powers and perform such duties and functions as may be prescribed by law or ordinance. Provided, however, that, in provinces/cities/municipalities where there are no environment and natural resources officers, the local executive concerned may designate any of his official and/ or chief of office preferably the provincial, city or municipal agriculturist, or any of his employee; Provided, finally, that in case an employee is designated as such, he must have a sufficient experience in environmental and natural resources management, conservation and utilization. SEC. 38 Record-keeping, Inspection, Monitoring and Entry by the Department.- The Department or its duly accredited entity shall, after proper consultation and notice, require any person who owns or operates any emissions source or who is subject to any requirement of this Act to : (a) establish and maintain relevant records; (b) make relevant reports; (c) install, use and maintain monitoring equipment or methods; (d) sample emission, in accordance with the methods, locations, intervals and manner prescribed by the Department; (e) keep records on control equipment parameters, production variables or other indirect data when direct monitoring of emissions is impractical; and (f) provide such other information as the Department may reasonably require. Pursuant to this Act, the Department, through its authorized representatives, shall have the right of : (a) entry of access to any premises including documents and relevant materials as referred to in the herein preceding paragraph, b) inspect any pollution or waste source, control device, monitoring equipment or method required, and c) test any emission. Any record, report or information obtained under this section shall be made available to the public, except upon a satisfactory showing to the Department by the entity concerned that the record, report or information, or parts thereof, if made public, would divulge secret methods or processes entitled to protection as intellectual property. Such record, report or information shall likewise be incorporated in the Department's industrial rating system. SEC. 39. Public Education and Information Campaign.- A continuing air quality information and education campaign shall promoted by the Department, the Department of Education, Culture and Sports (DECS), the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG), the Department of Agriculture (DA) and the Philippine Information Agency (PIA). Consistent with Sec. 7 of this Act, such campaign shall encourage the participation of other government agencies and the private sector including NGOs, POs, the academe, environmental groups and other private entities in a multi-sectoral information campaign. CHAPTER 5 ACTIONS SEC. 40 Administrative Action.- Without prejudice to the right of any affected person to file an administrative action , the Department shall, on its own instance or upon verified complaint by any person, institute administrative proceedings against any person who violates: a) Standards or limitation provided under this Act; or b) Any order, rule or regulation issued by the Department with respect to such standard or limitation. SEC. 41. Citizen Suits. for purposes of enforcing the provisions of this Act or its implementing rules and regulations, any citizen may file an appropriate civil, criminal or administrative action in the proper courts against: (a) Any person who violates or fails to comply with the provisions of this Act or its implementing rules and regulations; or (b) The Department or other implementing agencies with respect to orders, rules and regulations issued inconsistent with this act; and/or (c) Any public officer who willfully or grossly neglects the performance of an act specifically enjoined as a duty by this Act or its implementing rules and regulations; or abuses his authority in the performance of his duty; or, in any manner, improperly performs his duties under this Act or its implementing rules and regulations: Provided, however, That no suit can be filed until thirty-day (30) notice has been taken thereon. The court shall exempt such action from the payment of filing fees, except fees for actions not capable of pecuniary estimations, and shall likewise, upon prima facie showing of the non-enforcement or violation complained of, exempt the plaintiff from the filing of an injunction bond for the issuance of a preliminary injunction. Within thirty (30) days, the court shall make a determination if the compliant herein is malicious and/or baseless and shall accordingly dismiss the action and award attorney's fees and damages. SEC .42 . Independence of Action.- The filing of an administrative suit against such person/entity does not preclude the right of any other person to file any criminal or civil action. Such civil action shall proceed independently. SEC. 43 Suits and Strategic Legal Actions Against Public Participation and the Enforcement of this act.- where a suit is brought against a a person who filed an action as provided in Sec. 41 of this Act, or against any person, institutions or government agency that implements this Act, it shall be the duty of the investigating prosecutor or the court, as the case may be, to immediately make a determination not exceeding thirty (30) days whether said legal action has been filed to harass, vex, exert undue pressure or stifle such legal recourses of the person complaining of or enforcing the provisions of this Act. Upon determination thereof , evidence warranting the same, the court shall dismiss the case and award attorney's fees and double damages. This provision shall also apply and benefit public officers who are sued for acts committed in their official capacity, their being no grave abuse of authority, and done in the course of enforcing this Act. SEC. 44 Lien Upon Personal and Immovable Properties of Violators. Fines and penalties imposed pursuant to this Act shall be liens upon personal immovable properties of the violator. Such lien shall, in case of insolvency of the respondent violator , enjoy preference to laborer's wages under Article 2241 and 2242 of Republic Act No. 386, otherwise known as the New Civil Code of the Philippines. CHAPTER 6 FINES AND PENALTIES SEC. 45. Violation of Standards for Stationary Sources. For actual exceedance of any pollution or air quality standards under this Act or its rules and regulations, the Department, through the Pollution Adjudication Board (PAB), shall impose a fine of not more than One hundred thousand pesos ( P 100,000.00) for every day of violation against the owner or operator of a stationary source until such time that the standards have been complied with. For purposes of the application of the fines, the PAB shall prepare a fine rating system to adjust the maximum fine based on the violator's ability to pay, degree of willfulness, degree of negligence, history of noncompliance and degree of recalcitrance. Provided, That in case of negligence, the first time offender's ability to pay may likewise be considered by the Pollution Adjudication Board; Provided, further, That in the absence of any extenuating or aggravating circumstances, the amount of fine for negligence shall be equivalent to one-half of the fine for willful violation. The fines herein prescribed shall be increased by at least ten percent (10%), every three (3) years to compensate for inflation and to maintain the deterrent function of such fines. In addition to the fines, the PAB shall order closure, suspension of development, construction, or operations of the stationary sources until such time that proper environmental safeguards are put in place; Provided, that an establishment liable for a third offense shall suffer permanent closure immediately. This paragraph shall be without prejudice to the immediate issuance of an ex parte order for such closure, suspension of development or construction, or cessation of operations during the pendency of the case upon prima facie evidence that their is imminent threat to life, public health, safety or general welfare, or to plant or animal life, or whenever there is an exceedance of the emission standards set by the Department and/or the Board and/or the appropriate LGU. SEC. 46. Violation of Standards for Motor Vehicles. No motor vehicle shall be registered with the DOTC unless it meets the emission standards set by the Department as provided in Sec. 21 hereof. Any vehicle suspected of violation of emission standards through visual signs, such as, but not limited to smoke-belching, shall be subjected to an emission test by a duly authorized emission testing center. For this purpose, the DOTC or its authorized testing center shall establish a roadside inspection system. Should it be shown that there was no violation of emission standards, the vehicle shall be immediately released. Otherwise, a testing result indicating an exceedance of the emission standards would warrant the continuing custody of the impounded vehicle unless the appropriate penalties are fully paid, and the license plate is surrendered to the DOTC pending the fulfillment of the undertaking by the owner/operator of the motor vehicle to make the necessary repairs so as to comply with the standards. A pass shall herein be issued by the DOTC to authorize the use of the motor vehicle within a specified period that shall not exceed seven (7) days for the sole purpose of making the necessary repairs on the said vehicle. The owner/operator of the vehicle shall be required to correct its defects and show proof of compliance to the appropriate pollution control office before the vehicle can be allowed to be driven on any public or subdivision roads. In addition, the driver and operator of the apprehended vehicle shall undergo a seminar on pollution control managem

Check this out One more stat to our corner? NRA-ILA Grassroots Alert Vol. 13, No. 14 04/07/06 States with updates this issue: Arizona, Connecticut, Delaware, Idaho, Illinois, Louisiana, Maine, Michigan, New York, South Carolina, and Texas. RIGHT-TO-CARRY NOW LAW IN NEBRASKA! On April 5, Governor Dave Heineman (R) signed Legislative Bill 454 into law, making Right-to-Carry the law of the land in Nebraska! "It took over a decade to bring Right-to-Carry to the good citizens of Nebraska, but those years of hard work have paid off tremendously," declared NRA-ILA Executive Director Chris W. Cox. "I want to thank Governor Dave Heineman, and Senator Jeanne Combs (R-32), for their support and their efforts in giving Nebraskans the right to protect themselves and their loved ones. Senator Combs' dedication and persistence was vital in ensuring passage of this measure through the state legislature." LB 454 passed with bi-partisan support, as Nebraska senators voted 33-12 in favor of the measure. The bill allows law-abiding Nebraskans who undergo a background check and apply for a permit to carry a concealed firearm for self-protection. Two weeks ago, legislators in neighboring Kansas overrode Governor Sebelius' (D) veto to bring Right-to-Carry to that state as well. Now, of all the 50 states, only Wisconsin and Illinois flatly refuse to recognize the right of law-abiding citizens to carry concealed firearms for self-protection against criminal attack. "Once again, on behalf of our NRA members in Nebraska, I want to thank all the legislators who voted to bring Right-to-Carry to their state," concluded Cox. "And as always, we appreciate the commitment and participation of our members in Nebraska for their part in making it happen." To view this legislation use the "Bills" feature at the following link http://alisdb.legislature.state.al.us/acas/ACASLogin.asp GOVERNOR RILEY SIGNS ALABAMA "CASTLE DOCTRINE" INTO LAW! On April 4, Alabama Governor Bob Riley (R) signed NRA-backed "Castle Doctrine" bill SB 283 into law. Senator Larry Means (D-10), and Representative Albert Hall (D-22), sponsored the self-defense bill. With overwhelming support, SB 283 passed the Alabama House by a vote of 82 to 9, and the Alabama State Senate by a vote of 30 to 2. ILA's Chris W. Cox, stated, "We thank Governor Riley for signing this vital legislation into law for the people of Alabama. Law-abiding citizens now have the choice to defend themselves and their families in the face of attack without fear of criminal prosecution and civil litigation." The "Castle Doctrine" bill removes the "duty to retreat" if an individual is attacked in his or her home, vehicle, place of business, or any other place he or she has a legal right to be. This legislation also states that victims may use necessary force to defend themselves against the attacker. "I would like to thank the bill's sponsors, Senator Means and Representative Hall, and the Alabama State Senators and State Representatives who supported this bill. As always, we also thank all the NRA members and lawful gun owners who contacted their representatives and urged them to support this vital self-defense measure," concluded Cox. SUPPORT HR 5092-- "THE BATFE MODERNIZATION AND REFORM ACT OF 2006" On April 5, the leaders of the House Judiciary Committee's Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism and Homeland Security--Representatives Howard Coble (R-N.C.), and Bobby Scott (D-Va.)--joined forces to introduce H.R. 5092, the "Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (BATFE) Modernization and Reform Act of 2006." This bipartisan bill is a critical first step toward finally reforming BATFE. First and foremost, H.R. 5092 totally revises the system of administrative penalties for licensed dealers, manufacturers and importers of firearms. Today, for most violations, BATFE can only give an FFL holder a warning, or totally revoke the license. This bill would allow fines or license suspensions for less serious violations, while allowing license revocation for the kind of serious violations that would block an investigation or put guns in the hands of criminals. H.R. 5092 also clarifies the standard for violations-allowing penalties for intentional, purposeful violations of the law, but not for simple paperwork mistakes. Congress thought it had fixed this problem in 1986 when it passed the Firearms Owners' Protection Act, but the government has ignored that law-and has even argued in court that the 1986 changes were "without practical significance." The bill also improves the process by which BATFE imposes these penalties, notably by allowing FFLs to appeal BATFE penalties to a neutral administrative law judge, rather than to an employee of BATFE itself. H.R. 5092 would change BATFE's enforcement operations in several ways, from requiring the Inspector General of the U.S. Department of Justice to review of BATFE gun show enforcement operations, to demanding that the Bureau establish clear investigative guidelines. Finally, the bill would focus BATFE's efforts on violations of firearms, explosives, arson, alcohol and tobacco laws, rather than non-jurisdictional areas. Please be sure to contact your U.S. Representative at (202) 225-3121, and urge him or her to cosponsor and support H.R. 5092, the "Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives Modernization and Reform Act of 2006!" SENATOR VITTER INTRODUCES S. 2599--THE SENATE VERSION OF THE "DISASTER RECOVERY PERSONAL PROTECTION ACT OF 2006" On April 7, U.S. Senator David Vitter (R-La.) introduced S. 2599--the Senate companion bill to H.R. 5013, the "Disaster Recovery Personal Protection Act of 2006" introduced on March 28, by U.S. Congressman Bobby Jindal (R-La.). This NRA-supported bill would amend federal emergency statute laws to prohibit local authorities from confiscating lawfully owned firearms during times of disaster. Thirty three states have "emergency powers" laws that give the government permission to suspend or limit gun sales, and to prohibit or restrict citizens from transporting or carrying firearms--something NRA-ILA is working to change. In some states, authorities can seize guns outright from citizens who have committed no crime--and who would then be defenseless against disorder. Please be sure to contact your U.S. Senators and your U.S. Representative, and urge them to cosponsor and support S. 2599, and H.R. 5013, respectively, the "Disaster Recovery Personal Protection Act of 2006!" You can reach your Senators at (202) 224-3121 and your Representative at (202) 225-3121. SUPPORT H.R. 5005, THE "FIREARMS CORRECTIONS AND IMPROVEMENTS ACT" Representative Lamar Smith (R-Tex.) recently introduced H.R. 5005, the "Firearms Corrections and Improvements Act," which would make a variety of technical changes to federal firearm laws. The bill would roll back unnecessary restrictions, correct errors, and codify longstanding congressional policies in the arena of firearms laws. Among its provisions, H.R. 5005 would: permanently ban taxes or "user fees" on background checks by the federal instant check system--fees that Congress has prohibited in annual appropriations riders since 1998; permanently ban creation of a centralized electronic index of dealers' records--a threat to gun owners' privacy that Congress has barred through appropriations riders for a decade; codify limits on disclosure of trace records--which Congress has already limited through a series of appropriations riders over the past few years, out of concern for gun owners' privacy and the confidentiality of law enforcement records; and repeal of obsolete language from the Brady Act's "interim" waiting period provisions, that expired in 1998. Please be sure to contact your U.S. Representative at (202) 225-3121, and urge him or her to cosponsor and support H.R. 5005, the "Firearms Corrections and Improvements Act!" PLAN TO ATTEND FREE MILWAUKEE GRASSROOTS WORKSHOP! The NRA-ILA Grassroots Division will host its FREE Grassroots Workshop in conjunction with NRA's Annual Meetings in Milwaukee. This Workshop has been a regular part of NRA's Annual Meetings for a decade. At this event, you will hear from NRA officers, NRA staff, and your fellow NRA members on what you can do in your own community to ensure victory for the Second Amendment in this year's elections. We will also discuss how you can work with your local Election Volunteer Coordinator (EVC). Your EVC is a local NRA member who is working with the various pro-gun campaigns in his area to provide critically-needed volunteer support for a variety of activities, including: phone banks, precinct walks, literature drops, voter registration drives, Get Out The Vote & Election Day activities, etc. EVCs also promote NRA-ILA's legislative agenda at the federal and state levels. With the 2006 campaign season in full swing, it is critical that we start implementing our grassroots battle plan to ensure we are ready to meet these electoral challenges head on as Election Day 2006 approaches. Rest assured, the anti-gunners are already doubling their efforts to ensure the defeat of pro-Second Amendment candidates in critical elections across the country, so we must ensure we are prepared to defeat their efforts at every turn. Workshop details are: NRA-ILA Grassroots Workshop-FREE! Friday, May 19, 2006, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 Noon (Registration & free continental breakfast-8:00 - 9:00 a.m.) Hilton Milwaukee City Center Crystal Ballroom 509 W. Wisconsin Avenue Milwaukee, WI 53203 To reserve your seat, or for more information, please call NRA-ILA at (800) 392-VOTE (8683). You may also register on-line at www.nraam.org/seminars/grassroots.asp. We hope to see you in Milwaukee on Friday, May 19! NRA-ILA "MIX N' MINGLES" How often do you get the opportunity to mix n' mingle with NRA-ILA Headquarters staff and fellow NRA members in your community, to earn FREE NRA items, and to assist with the efforts of candidates seeking office in your area? Well, in preparation for the 2006 elections, you will have the opportunity to do just that. This election year, NRA-ILA will be hosting FREE NRA-ILA Mix N' Mingles across the country. These events will provide NRA members with training on what they can do locally to propel candidates to victory this election season. The meetings also provide attendees the opportunity to meet and socialize with lawmakers, candidates and their staffs, NRA-ILA Headquarters staff, and fellow area NRA members--and to earn FREE NRA fraternal items such as hats, pocketknives, buttons, etc. Mix N' Mingles, including materials, food, beverages, and NRA items, are FREE! Mix N' Mingle events are scheduled for: - Eau Claire, WI -- 05/23/06 - Ashland, WI -- 05/24/06 NRA members who have access to the Internet can go to www.nraila.org/workshops/ to reserve their seats on-line. NRA members are encouraged to check this website address frequently to see if any upcoming "Mix N' Mingles" are scheduled in their area. NRA members may also contact the NRA-ILA Grassroots Division at (800) 392-VOTE (8683) for details and to reserve their seats. A LOOK AT THE STATES (***For all of the action items below, you can find contact information for your legislators by using the "Write Your Representatives" tool at www.NRAILA.org. As always, thank you for your support.***) States with updates this issue: Arizona, Connecticut, Delaware, Idaho, Illinois, Louisiana, Maine, Michigan, New York, South Carolina, and Texas. ARIZONA The Arizona Department of Game and Fish is hosting an area meeting to discuss locations for a new shooting range in Northern Arizona. Your presence is needed to help show support this new local shooting range. This meeting will be held Saturday, April 15, from 10:00 a.m., to 2:00 p.m., at the Northern Arizona University du Bois Center located at 306 E. Pine Knoll Drive, Flagstaff, 86011. Please mark you calendar for this date! For more information please contact: Mark Meyer at (480) 967-1343 or via e-mail at mmeyer@lsdaz.com. More meetings will be scheduled in the future, so please keep checking the NRA-ILA website for updates. After working closely with NRA leadership in Arizona, State Representative Pamela Gorman (R-6) has withdrawn her amendment, regarding state operated shooting ranges, from SB 1291. We here at NRA realize we have a strong ally in Representative Gorman, who will work to protect Arizona ranges and your Second Amendment rights. Please take a moment to send Representative Gorman a note thanking her for working with the NRA to resolve this issue and encourage her to continue to work with us to protect Arizona's gun owners and sportsmen. State Representative Gorman's e-mail address is pgorman@azleg.gov. CONNECTICUT As we have been reporting, the anti-gun crowd has redoubled their efforts to pass last year's proposal to make it a crime to fail to report the loss or theft of a firearm within 72 hours from when you "knew or should have known" of the theft. This year's version is outrageous! H.B. 5818, now includes language that would subject gun owners to criminal investigation and jeopardy of prosecution even if they report the theft because a court will now be given the ability to decide whether the firearm was stored in such a manner that provided "substantial and unjustifiable risk" that it would be stolen. Even worse, if the police recover the firearm before the gun owner has discovered it missing and made the report, it will be considered automatic evidence of guilt of violation of this proposed law, as well as guilt of an illegal transfer. Conviction of the "illegal transfer," which is a felony, would permanently end your right to own a firearm! In response to the large number of phone calls that are coming in from legitimate gun owners, Connecticut Against Gun Violence has put out desperate pleas to the anti-gun crowd asking them to write, e-mail and call lawmakers in an effort to drown out your voice! If you have not contacted your legislators yet, we urge you to do so today! The Public Safety and Security Committee could consider HB 5818 as early as next week. The Public Safety and Security Committee can be reached at (860) 240-0570. For more information on the Public Safety and Security Committee please visit www.cga.ct.gov/ps/. DELAWARE The Delaware House of Representatives may be voting as early as Tuesday on H.B. 359, sponsored by Representative Deborah Hudson (R-12), the NRA-backed "shall-issue" Right-to-Carry bill. This bill would allow law-abiding citizens that fulfilled the requirements for a concealed weapons permit to be granted a permit without discrimination. Your State Representative needs to hear from you! Please take the time to call or e-mail your State Representative TODAY and respectfully urge him or her to support HB 359 when it comes before them for consideration. The future of Right-to-Carry in Delaware depends on it! IDAHO Thanks to the efforts of NRA members across the State of Idaho who sent thousands of e-mails and made countless phone calls to State lawmakers, four important bills have become law in the state and a fifth is on the way. Senator Gerry Sweet (R-20) and Representative Bill Sali (R-21) co-sponsored three NRA-supported bills: House Bill 686 will protect non-profit shooting ranges and gun clubs from having taxes imposed on their range fees and membership dues; Senate Bill 1401, "Emergency Powers" legislation, will prevent government officials from imposing restrictions on the lawful possession, transfer, sale, transport, storage, display or use of firearms and ammunition during a disaster emergency; and Senate Bill 1428, "Right-to-Carry" reform legislation, that extends the concealed weapon license from four to five years and, like driver's licenses, requires renewal notices be sent out prior to license expiration. This bill also provides an exemption from the concealed weapon license requirement for a person who possesses a concealed weapon while on property he or she owns or leases. Senator Skip Brandt (R-8) proposed House Bill 608, legislation that creates an NRA motor vehicle license plate. This bill has also become law, so look to sign up for a special NRA license plate in the near future. The fifth bill, Senate Bill 1441, is "Castle Doctrine" legislation that would provide immunity from civil action for anyone who has used lawful force in self-defense. Under SB 1441, if a criminal attacks a victim and the victim successfully defends him or herself and, in the process, injures or kills the criminal, then neither the criminal nor the criminal's family can obtain a judgment against the victim for damages. This bill, carried by Senators Mel Richardson (R-32) and Joyce Broadsword (R-2), has passed both the Senate and House and is headed to the Governor's desk. ILLINOIS Thanks to the efforts of those who contacted their State Representative, H.B. 4853 passed the House with an NRA-supported amendment that excludes ammunition. The House concurred on this legislation with the Senate offered and NRA-supported amendment overwhelmingly by voting 115 to 1. Without this important amendment, H.B. 4853 as originally passed by the House could have been used to target ammunition manufacturers, distributors, users, and owners of property where firearms are lawfully discharged. This legislation will now head to the Governor's desk. LOUISIANA On Tuesday, the Senate Judiciary C Committee reported out S.B. 93, by Senator Joe McPherson (D-29), NRA-backed legislation amending the state's emergency powers act to prohibit the seizure and confiscation of legally possessed firearms in the unfortunate event of another natural disaster in the State of Louisiana. The full Senate could vote the bill on as early as Monday afternoon. Please e-mail and call your State Senators on Monday morning and urge them to support SB 93. Although an official agenda had not been posted as when this Alert went to print, it is expected the House Administration of Criminal Justice Committee may hold hearings on the House versions of measures to end New Orleans-style gun confiscations during a state of emergency: H.B. 36 by Representative Pete Schneider (R-90), H.B. 136 by Representative Troy Hebert (D-49), H.B. 172 by Representative Danny Martiny (R-79), and HB 760 by Representative Steve Scalise (R-82). Please email and call the members of the committee and urge them to support these measures. The committee normally meets on Wednesday and Thursday mornings in Room 6 of the State Capitol. To contact your state lawmakers, check the committee's schedule, and agenda, or for a list of committee members, please call the PULS line at (225) 342-2456 (from the Baton Rouge area) or (800) 256-3793 (outside the Baton Rouge area) or visit http://senate.legis.state.la.us/Senators, http://house.louisiana.gov, and http://www.legis.state.la.us MAINE Representative Josh Tardy (R-Newport) is offering an important amendment that adds two important provisions to L.D.1938, "An Act To Protect Victims of Domestic Violence." The "Tardy Amendment" would do the following: (1) Allow the court to order a person seeking a "protection from abuse" order--who is proven to be in "bad faith"--to pay damages and reasonable attorney's fees to the defendant and; (2) Makes law enforcement officials responsible for damage to firearms resulting from a lack of reasonable care, which are seized, surrendered or relinquished. Presently, the possibility of "bad faith" orders within the court system create a "shadow of doubt"--hurting the true victims of domestic violence. This measure would help eliminate "bad faith" orders from occurring, thus furthering validity for all legitimate "protection from abuse" proceedings. Furthermore, relinquished firearms are often damaged and sometimes never returned to the owner after a "protection from abuse" order is terminated. This amendment would correct that problem. Similar language recently passed the Pennsylvania Legislature and was supported by all stakeholders, including gun owners as well as domestic violence organizations. This measure passed overwhelmingly with bipartisan support. Please call your State Legislator today and respectfully ask him or her to support the "Tardy Amendment!" Your State Legislator can be contacted in Augusta at (800) 423-2900. MICHIGAN Governor Jennifer Granholm (D) signed two pro-gun bills, both sponsored by Representative Rick Jones (R-71). H.B. 4643 addresses a problem with concealed pistol licenses (CPL) being renewed in a timely fashion. Apparently, the Detroit area was taking 9 to 10 months to renew concealed pistol licenses! HB 4643 corrects the renewal process by requiring a proper renewal to be completed within 60 days or the license is extended for 180 days or until the permit is renewed. H.B. 4642 allows a licensed spouse to carry or transport another licensed spouse's inspected pistol. A thank you goes out to Governor Granholm for signing these two important Right-to-Carry reform bills into law. NEW YORK On April 9, members of the Assembly Health Committee are set to consider A. 6608A, sponsored by Assemblywoman Ginny Fields (D-5), an NRA-supported bill that would protect existing shooting ranges from new noise ordinances and nuisance lawsuits aimed at shutting them down. A. 6608A provides that facilities must comply with noise ordinances in place at the time of construction of the range. The Senate companion bill to A 6608A, S. 3353A, is sponsored by Senator Dale Volker (R-59) and could be voted on by the full Senate at any time. Please contact your lawmakers today and urge them to support A. 6606A and S. 3353A. The general phone number to the Senate is (518) 455-2800. The general phone number for the Assembly is (518) 455-4100. SOUTH CAROLINA Thanks to phone calls from NRA members H. 4681, introduced by Representative Mike Pitts (R-14), unanimously passed the House Judiciary Committee's Constitutional Laws Subcommittee with an added amendment that further strengthens the bill. H 4681 will now come before the full Judiciary Committee. This legislation would remove the ability of local governments to restrict the use, sale, or transportation of firearms during a state of emergency, and would also prohibit South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) from releasing the personal information of Right-to-Carry (RTC) permit holders unless the request for the information is part of an investigation by law enforcement. Please contact the members of the House Judiciary Committee and urge them to support H 4681. A list of the members of the Judiciary Committee can be found by going to www.scstatehouse.net/html-pages/housecommlst.html#jud TEXAS Primary runoff elections will be held on Tuesday, April 11. Please check www.nrapvf.org to see whether a runoff election is being held in your area and to see how the candidates measure up on issues of importance to gun owners and sportsmen. Spread the word to your family, friends, and co-workers about the primary runoff elections, because every vote counts!

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Onyx Blue Metallic Finish. •Includes notebook, AC adapter, 4000mAh lithium-ion battery, case •1.73GHz Intel Pentium dual-core processor T2370 •Mobile Intel GL960 Express chipset •15.4" diagonal WXGA widescreen TruBrite TFT LCD display with 1280x800 resolution, native 720p signal support •1024MB PC5300 DDR2 SDRAM •160GB SATA hard drive •DVD SuperMulti +/-R double-layer drive, supports 11 formats •Atheros 802.11b/g wireless LAN •Mobile Intel Graphics Media Accelerator X3100 with 8MB to 256MB dynamically allocated shared graphics memory •Built-in stereo speakers •Modem •10/100 ethernet •TouchPad •5-in-1 bridge media adapter: SD, MS, MS Pro, MMC, xD Picture Card •Four USB 2.0 ports •RGB, S-video, headphone outputs •Microphone input •RJ-45, RJ-11, IEEE 1394 ports •ExpressCard slot •Genuine Windows Vista Home Premium SP1 •MS Works 9 •Adobe Acrobat Reader •Ulead DVD MovieFactory 5 •Toshiba ConfigFree, Disc Creator •Measures approximately 14-1/4"W x 10-5/8"H x 1-1/2"D •UL listed adapter; 1-year Limited Manufacturer's Warranty •Made in China OR------------------------ Effortlessly maneuver through cyber space with the Gateway 15.4 Dual Core, 1GB RAM, 80GB HDD Laptop Computer. Featuring AMD Athlon X2 Mobile Technology that lets you experience revolutionary performance, unbelievable system responsiveness and energy-efficiency second to none. Don't slow down for virus scan, multiple programs, or multimedia downloads - these dual desktop processors are up to 40% faster and awaiting your every command. Gateway M-1412 Laptop Computer Features: Processor: AMD Athlon X2 Mobile Technology TK-57 (1.9GHz) Memory: 1024MB DDR2 Dual-Channel, expandable to 4GB Hard Drive: 80GB HD Optical Drive: 8x Multi-Format Dual Layer DVD+/-RW with DVD-RAM featuring LabelFlash Technology. Write max: 8x DVD+/-R, 6x DVD-RW, 8x DVD+RW, 2x DVD-R DL, 2.4x DVD+R DL, 5x DVD-RAM, 24x CD-R and 16x CD-RW disks. Read max: 8x DVD-R/RW/ROM, 4x DVD+/-R DL, 5x DVD-RAM, 24x CD-R/RW/ROM disks. Operating System: Windows Vista Home Premium with SP1 LCD Monitor: 15.4" Widescreen Ultrabright WXGA TFT (1280x800) Media Card Reader: 5-in-1 digital media manager - Secure Digital (SD), Memory Stick (MS), Memory Stick Pro, Multimedia Card (MMC) and XD-Picture Card Other Differentiator: Synaptics touchpad with vertical scroll and metal touch-sensitive multimedia buttons Additional Features and Specifications: •System Bus: 256KBx2 •Cache Memory: L2 HyperTransport technology at up to 1600MHz •Graphics: ATI Radeon X1270 •Video Memory: Up to 256MB of HyperMemory •Mouse: Synaptics touchpad with vertical scroll •Speakers: Stereo speakers, Microphone In, Headphone/Audio Out •Modem: 56K ITU V.92 fax/modem •Network Interface: 10/100 Mbps built-in Ethernet •Ports: (1) Expresscard Type 54 Expansion Slot, (3) USB 2.0, (1) VGA connector, (1) RJ11-modem, (1) RJ45-Ethernet, (1) AC adapter connector, (1) Kensington Lock Slot, (1) Microphone, (1) Headphone/SPDIF Audio Out, (1) HDMI connector v1.2 •Wireless Network Adapter: 802.11g •Measures approx. 10.39"L x 14.09"W x 1.4"H •Weighs 6.29 lbs. •Model #M-1412 •ETL listed •Made in China •Comes with a manufacturer's 1-year limited warranty Accessories Include: •Lithium-ion battery •3 PC essential software DVDs (not pre-installed) •3 Tiger Woods 2007 CDs •User manual Pre-Installed Software: •MS Works 9.0 •MS Money Essentials •MS Office Home and Student 2007 (60-day complimentary trial period) •Adobe Reader 8 •CyberLink Power2Go for DVD Burning •Microsoft Windows Media Player 11 •Napster 3.0 (30-day trial) •Microsoft Internet Explorer •Google toolbar and Google desktop search •AOL (90-day complimentary trial) •Gateway Connect •NetZero Internet Access •Windows Live Messenger for Video Conferencing •LoJack for Laptops BIOS Hardware Persistence Agent (subscription required to activate) •Kensington Lock Slot (cable lock sold separately) •Spare Backup •GatewayShield Comprehensive Security: Norton Internet Security 2008 (60-day complimentary live updates) •Gateway BigFix - helps identify and solve problems •Gateway Games Powered by: WildTangent (pre-installed with 10 demo games and 60 minutes of game play) User-Installed Software: •DVD 1: World Book Encyclopedia 2008 •DVD 2: Entertainment - Aquazone Desktop Garden, Hoyle Board Games 2007, Hoyle Puzzle Games 2007, Morpheus Photo Animation Suite, Muppet Babies - Thinking and Sorting, My Scrapbook 2, Serif Creativity Suite (Serif Draw Plus 8, Serif Page Plus X2, Serif Panorama Plus 3, Serif Photo Plus 11, Serif Web Plus 10), Sudoku Crunch and Wizard Chess. •DVD 3: Productivity and Reference - ACT! 2007, Budget Express 3.0, Cook n with Betty Crocker, EMC Retrospect Express HD, Family Tree Heritage 7, Form Tool Deluxe 6, Quicken Willmaker Plus 2008, Stuffit Deluxe 11, Sunbird Calendar, Thunderbird Email, Turbo FloorPlan Landscape and Deck, Turbo FloorPlan Home Designer and Typing Instructor Deluxe. •CD 1, 2 and 3 - Tiger Woods 2007

She was only a... (Hey if ya can't take a joke....)? She was only a... The first 29 I found online -- the rest I'm guilty of! *"She was only a plumber's daughter, but she sure 'gave my heart a wrench!' She was only a stableman's daughter but, she 'handled all the horse manure!' She was only a hacker's daughter but, all her 'bits were in their proper arrays!' She was only a butcher's daughter but, she 'could REALLY pack Salami!' She was only a gynecologist's daughter, but, she sure 'could play her vulva!' She was only a stockbroker's daughter, but she could really 'ride the BULLS!' She was only a taxi driver's daughter but, she knew how to 'keep your meter running!' She was only an accountant's daughter but, she knew how to 'profit from her bottom line!' She was only a farmer's daughter but, she 'knew her carrots from her carats!' She was only a furrier's daughter but, she knew 'how to produce minks!' She was only a programmer's daughter but, she sure knew 'her 1's from her 0's!' She was only a sheep farmer's daughter but, she sure knew how to 'fleece her flock!' She was only a preacher's daughter but, she sure knew how to 'fleece her flock!' She was only a fishmonger's daughter, she had 'crabs on her place,' poor soul! She was only an electrician's daughter but, she had 'all the right connections!' She was only a coal minor's daughter but, she had a 'mine of her own!' She was only a marine colonel's daughter but, she was 'rotten to the corps!' She was only an artist's daughter but, she knew where to 'draw the line!' She was only a bus driver's daughter but, she knew 'where to get off!' She was only an architect's daughter but, she knew 'all the angles!' She was only a fisherman's daughter but, when 'she saw my rod she 'reeled!' She was only a minister's daughter but, 'I wouldn't put anything pastor!' She was only a creditor's daughter, but she 'allowed no advances!' She was only a taxi driver's daughter, but 'you auto meter...' She was only a plumber's daughter, but she had 'good connections!' She was only a surgeon's daughter, but oh, 'what a cutup!' She was only a photographer's daughter, but she was 'very well developed!' She was only the village belle, so I gave her a 'ring!' She was only a golfer's daughter, but her 'form was perfect!' She was only the milkman's daughter, but she was the 'cream of the crop!"* From here the rest came out of my sick freaking mind... She was only a pool man's daughter, but she 'sure had nice pontoons!' Only a secretary's daughter, but she 'had the nicest fonts!' Only an auto mechanic's daughter, but 'she sure blew my rod!' Only an auto mechanic's daughter, but I 'loved her clutch!' Only a grease monkey's daughter, but 'was sure slippery!' She was only a plumber's daughter, but she 'sure did love my snake!' Only a moon shiner's daughter, but I 'loved her still!' Only a feline fancier's daughter, but she had 'the best pu$sy in town!' Only a watch maker's daughter, but she 'loved to make time!' Only a jewelrer's daughter, but 'I gave her a ring!' Only an ER nurses daughter, but she 'hooked me right up!' Only a doctor's daughter, but she sure 'made me feel good!' Only a doctor's daughter, but 'after seeing her I didn't need Viagra!' Only a pharmacist's daughter, but she 'had unlimited refills!' She was only a psychiatrist's daughter, but 'after seeing her I threw away my Zanax!' Only an ophthalmologist's daughter, but she 'was an expert with one-eyed things!' Only a psycholist's daughter, but 'we blew each others minds!' Only an orthopedist's daughter, but she 'always gave me a boner!' Only a dermatologist's daughter, but she'd 'pop me like a pimple!' Only a neurologist's daughter, but she 'came like an epileptic fit!' She was only a urologist's daughter, but she 'knew where my prostrate was!' Only a plastic surgeon's daughter, but 'her tits were homegrown!' Only a pediatrician's daughter, but she'll 'always be my baby!' Only an otolaryngologist's daughter, but 'was deaf, no sense of smell, but she had a deep throat!' Only a chiropractor's daughter, but she'd 'massage my ligament!' Only a plebotomist's daughter, but I 'loved to stick her and only drew blood once!' She was only an endocrinologist's daughter, but 'my gland always swelled!' She was only an x-ray tech's daughter, but she 'showed me things I never seen!' Only a receptionist's daughter, but she 'always gave me the prime appointment!' Only a herpetologist's daughter, but she 'had a way to make my snake grow!' Only a politician's daughter, but she 'could lie with the best of em!' She was only a vegetarian's daughter, but she 'could toss my salad anytime!' Only a weatherman's daughter, but she 'always forecast foreplay!' Only a waitresses daughter, but she 'had the nicest tips!' Only a comedian's daughter, but she 'always found my ticklish spot!' Only an astronaut's daughter, but when I 'saw her moon I blasted off!' Only a millionaire's daughter, but 'the silver spoon wasn't in her mouth!' Only a manicurist's daughter, but I 'loved to nail her!' Only a pedicurist's daughter, but she 'made me curl my toes!' She was only a seamstresses daughter, but I 'loved to unravel her hem!' Only a cake decorator's daughter, but she 'really dug my frosting!' Only a junkie's daughter, but 'try as I might I never ODed!' Only a detective's daughter, but she 'was most comfortable undercovers!' Only a bartender's daughter, but she 'gave head not to my beer!' Only a beekeeper's daughter, but 'I loved to sting her!' She was only a tattoo artist's daughter, but I 'got under her skin!' Only a fisherman's daughter, but she 'knew where to cast my worm!' Only a Bluesman's daughter, but her 'nipples were hard as she shuffled!' Only an accordion player's daughter, but she 'taught me to polka!' Only a musicians daughter, but you should've seen 'her sound system!' Only a trombone player's daughter, but 'her own lubrication made her slide!' Only a violin players daughter, but she 'loved to fiddle around!' Only a harmonica player's daughter, but 'her tongue was the best part of head!' Only a Blues harp player's daughter, but she 'had a nice embouchure, on both lips!' Only a guitarist's daughter, but she 'sure could strum her own G-string!' She was only a sound man's daughter, but she 'had top notch speakers!' Only a sound man's daughter, but she'd say, "Don't use that 'tone' on me!" Only a drummer's daughter, but 'no machine can replace her!' Only a piano teacher's daughter, but she 'taught me to boogie!' Only a hippie's daughter, but she 'always gave me a peace sign!' Only a songwriter's daughter, but 'there was rhythm in her bizzounce!' Only a singer's daughter, but she 'had the best lungs around!' Only a saxophonist's daughter, but 'man can she blow!' Only a poet's daughter, but she 'left me tongue tied!' Only a writer's daughter, but she 'never left a dangling participle!' Only a writer's daughter, but she 'left everything clearly obscure!' She was only a railroad worker's daughter, but 'that's how I learned to ball the jack!' Only an army sergeant's daughter, but 'I always sprung to attention!' Only a dairy farmer's daughter, but 'man what udders she had!' Only a pig farmer's daughter, but she 'really dug my pork!' Only a hunter's daughter, but I 'saw her rack without a scope!' She was only a hair dresser's daughter, but she 'loved my shampoo!' Only a lawn mower's daughter, but her 'hedge was always trimmed!' Only a prostitute's daughter, but she 'had a good hooker!' Only a used car salesman's daughter, but she 'knew her way around a back seat!' Only an attorney's daughter, but she 'dotted her 'i's and crossed all her T's!' She was only a smuggler's daughter, but she 'had the best hiding places!' Only an actor's daughter, but she 'loved to play!' Only a caddies daughter, but she 'could carry those bags!' Only a carpenter's daughter, but I 'loved to hammer her!' Only a police man's daughter, but I 'loved her line up!' Only a camper's daughter, but 'every time I saw her I pitched a tent!' She was only a jockey's daughter, but she 'gave the best rides!' She was only a pet shop owner's daughter, but I 'dug her puppies!' Only a sandwich maker's daughter, but I 'loved to eat her!' Only a stone mason's daughter, but 'was very well sculpted!' Only a bedding maker's daughter, but she 'sure had nice pillows!' She was only a gardener's daughter, but she 'had the best rosettes you ever seen!' Only a gardener's daughter, but she 'sure made my cucumber grow!' Only a gardener's daughter, but she 'had the best tomato's!' Only a communist's daughter, but she 'always gave me good Marx!' Only an ice cream seller's daughter, but 'I loved to lick her!' Only an alcoholic's daughter, but I 'loved to liquor!' She was only a reporter's daughter, but she 'knew where to find the dirt!' Only a security guard's daughter, but 'she used to rip my boxers off!' She was only a CEO's daughter, but we 'merged and it didn't cost millions!' Only an AOL pervert's daughter, but 'we had sigh burr sex!' Only a dry cleaner's daughter, but she 'left my underwear firmly pressed!' Only a librarian's daughter, but I 'often looked her up!' Only a boater's daughter, but she 'had a built in life jacket!' Only a producer's daughter, but 'when I saw her I always got a hard on!' She was only a mail man's daughter, but she 'always delivered!' Only a goalie's daughter, but she 'was an easy score!' Only a surfer's daughter, but she 'always gave me a woody!' Only a cosmetologist's daughter, but she 'always put out!' Only a trucker's daughter, but she 'could take a big load!' Only an apprentist's daughter, but she 'taught me many things!' She was only a stock clerk's daughter, but she 'never ran out!' Only a banker's daughter, but 'her figure always added up!' Only a 12-stepper's (AA) daughter, but 'we started at thirteen!' Only a blondes daughter, but she 'was too dumb to know better!' Only a baker's daughter, but she 'had the sweetest pie!' She was only a garbage man's daughter, but she 'often let me dump my load!' Only a machinist's daughter, but she 'was a hell of a grinder!' Only a welder's daughter, but she 'could melt steel!' Only a manufacturer's daughter, but her 'baby maker broke down!' Only a warehouse worker's daughter, but I 'often packed her up!' She was only a bar room drunk's daughter, but 'had no closing time and never IDed me!' Only a fruit picker's daughter, but 'man what peaches she had!' Only a fruit picker's daughter, but she 'had pitless plums!' Only an illegal alien's daughter, but she 'used her secret on the Border Patrol!' Only a gambler's daughter, but 'loved it when I rolled her bones!' Only a drag racer's daughter, but she'd 'blow me and I'd fuel inject her!' Only a gas station owner's daughter, but she 'let me dip my stick!' She was only a Master Card holder's daughter, but I 'always fit into her slot!' Only a TV pastor's daughter, but she 'taught me all about sinning!' Only a deep sea diver's daughter, but she 'loved to go down!' Only a zoologist's daughter, but I 'went ape over her!' Only a biker's daughter, but she 'gave wild rides!' Only a fireman's daughter, but she 'sure knew her way down a pole!' She was only a die maker's daughter, but I 'loved all her tools!' Only a fuel delivery driver's daughter, but she 'was hot as a firecracker!' She was only a Klansman's daughter, but she 'wouldn't be caught dead under white sheets!' Only a disc jockey's daughter, but she 'never took commercial breaks!' Only a mover's daughter, but man she 'wouldn't stop!' Only a toll collector's daughter, but she 'didn't require exact change!' Only a clown's daughter, but she 'loved to fool around!' Only a Mexican chef's daughter, but 'her taco was tasty!' Only an Italian chef's daughter, but 'knew what to do with my meat balls!' Only a New Yorker's daughter, but she 'often used the finger!' She was only a Polack's daughter, but she 'loved my kielbasa!' Only a Russian's daughter, but 'I loved her borscht!' Only a Frenchman's daughter, but 'told me all about Paris (Hilton)!' Only an African's daughter, but she 'could purr. I ain't lion!' Only an Egyptian's daughter, but 'was always good for a hump, or two!' She was only a Greek's daughter, but I 'French kissed her a$s!' Only a Chinaman's daughter, but her 'wok was always cwooking!' Only a Southern Californian's daughter, but she 'could blow like Santa Anna winds!' Only a Floridian's daughter, but she 'gave more rides than Disneyland!' Only a Floridian's daughter, but she 'could blow like a category five hurricane!' Only a Mississipian's daughter, but she 'had me slurping the blue!' Only an Englishman's daughter, but she 'loved to Ben Dover!' Only an Englishman's daughter but she 'had the best crumpets in town!' Only an Irish man's daughter, but she 'had a special Dublin or nothing!' Only a Texan's daughter, but 'told me the big in Texas is a myth!' Only a Muslim's daughter, but she'd 'get on her knees and not face Mecca!' Only a rabbi's daughter, but her 'bagels were the best!' Only a Jew's daughter, but she 'had a special Matza balls recipe!' She was only a Trojan's daughter, but she 'was my favorite condum!' Only a grave digger's daughter, but she 'knew where to bury the bone!' Only a calendar makers daughter, but she 'couldn't keep her dates straight!' She was only a lawyer's daughter, but she 'had the briefest briefs!' Only a tobacconist's daughter, but she 'soon became a habit!' Only a janitor's daughter, but she 'knew how to dust my broom!' Here's the link to my site, now I definitely have music, and me singing "That's Just the Way That I Am," an original, there and pics too. Don't just stop at the front page scroll down and check it all out! Keep checking back it just been updated... I made a new page, "Me and Evilbay (A work in progress)." There are pages "How to Know If you're a New Yorker," by me and "Willys Jokes." A little humor on the serious side! Sign the guestbook too y'all! http://www.total-knowledge.com/~willyblues/

Which laptop should i buy? i offer two choices.? OPTION 1 Onyx Blue Metallic Finish. •Includes notebook, AC adapter, 4000mAh lithium-ion battery, case •1.73GHz Intel Pentium dual-core processor T2370 •Mobile Intel GL960 Express chipset •15.4" diagonal WXGA widescreen TruBrite TFT LCD display with 1280x800 resolution, native 720p signal support •1024MB PC5300 DDR2 SDRAM •160GB SATA hard drive •DVD SuperMulti +/-R double-layer drive, supports 11 formats •Atheros 802.11b/g wireless LAN •Mobile Intel Graphics Media Accelerator X3100 with 8MB to 256MB dynamically allocated shared graphics memory •Built-in stereo speakers •Modem •10/100 ethernet •TouchPad •5-in-1 bridge media adapter: SD, MS, MS Pro, MMC, xD Picture Card •Four USB 2.0 ports •RGB, S-video, headphone outputs •Microphone input •RJ-45, RJ-11, IEEE 1394 ports •ExpressCard slot •Genuine Windows Vista Home Premium SP1 •MS Works 9 •Adobe Acrobat Reader •Ulead DVD MovieFactory 5 •Toshiba ConfigFree, Disc Creator •Measures approximately 14-1/4"W x 10-5/8"H x 1-1/2"D •UL listed adapter; 1-year Limited Manufacturer's Warranty •Made in China OR------------------------ OPTION 2 Processor: AMD Athlon X2 Mobile Technology TK-57 (1.9GHz) Memory: 1024MB DDR2 Dual-Channel, expandable to 4GB Hard Drive: 80GB HD Optical Drive: 8x Multi-Format Dual Layer DVD+/-RW with DVD-RAM featuring LabelFlash Technology. Write max: 8x DVD+/-R, 6x DVD-RW, 8x DVD+RW, 2x DVD-R DL, 2.4x DVD+R DL, 5x DVD-RAM, 24x CD-R and 16x CD-RW disks. Read max: 8x DVD-R/RW/ROM, 4x DVD+/-R DL, 5x DVD-RAM, 24x CD-R/RW/ROM disks. Operating System: Windows Vista Home Premium with SP1 LCD Monitor: 15.4" Widescreen Ultrabright WXGA TFT (1280x800) Media Card Reader: 5-in-1 digital media manager - Secure Digital (SD), Memory Stick (MS), Memory Stick Pro, Multimedia Card (MMC) and XD-Picture Card Other Differentiator: Synaptics touchpad with vertical scroll and metal touch-sensitive multimedia buttons Additional Features and Specifications: •System Bus: 256KBx2 •Cache Memory: L2 HyperTransport technology at up to 1600MHz •Graphics: ATI Radeon X1270 •Video Memory: Up to 256MB of HyperMemory •Mouse: Synaptics touchpad with vertical scroll •Speakers: Stereo speakers, Microphone In, Headphone/Audio Out •Modem: 56K ITU V.92 fax/modem •Network Interface: 10/100 Mbps built-in Ethernet •Ports: (1) Expresscard Type 54 Expansion Slot, (3) USB 2.0, (1) VGA connector, (1) RJ11-modem, (1) RJ45-Ethernet, (1) AC adapter connector, (1) Kensington Lock Slot, (1) Microphone, (1) Headphone/SPDIF Audio Out, (1) HDMI connector v1.2 •Wireless Network Adapter: 802.11g •Measures approx. 10.39"L x 14.09"W x 1.4"H •Weighs 6.29 lbs. •Model #M-1412 •ETL listed •Made in China •Comes with a manufacturer's 1-year limited warranty Accessories Include: •Lithium-ion battery •3 PC essential software DVDs (not pre-installed) •3 Tiger Woods 2007 CDs •User manual Pre-Installed Software: •MS Works 9.0 •MS Money Essentials •MS Office Home and Student 2007 (60-day complimentary trial period) •Adobe Reader 8 •CyberLink Power2Go for DVD Burning •Microsoft Windows Media Player 11 •Napster 3.0 (30-day trial) •Microsoft Internet Explorer •Google toolbar and Google desktop search •AOL (90-day complimentary trial) •Gateway Connect •NetZero Internet Access •Windows Live Messenger for Video Conferencing •LoJack for Laptops BIOS Hardware Persistence Agent (subscription required to activate) •Kensington Lock Slot (cable lock sold separately) •Spare Backup •GatewayShield Comprehensive Security: Norton Internet Security 2008 (60-day complimentary live updates) •Gateway BigFix - helps identify and solve problems •Gateway Games Powered by: WildTangent (pre-installed with 10 demo games and 60 minutes of game play) User-Installed Software: •DVD 1: World Book Encyclopedia 2008 •DVD 2: Entertainment - Aquazone Desktop Garden, Hoyle Board Games 2007, Hoyle Puzzle Games 2007, Morpheus Photo Animation Suite, Muppet Babies - Thinking and Sorting, My Scrapbook 2, Serif Creativity Suite (Serif Draw Plus 8, Serif Page Plus X2, Serif Panorama Plus 3, Serif Photo Plus 11, Serif Web Plus 10), Sudoku Crunch and Wizard Chess. •DVD 3: Productivity and Reference - ACT! 2007, Budget Express 3.0, Cook n with Betty Crocker, EMC Retrospect Express HD, Family Tree Heritage 7, Form Tool Deluxe 6, Quicken Willmaker Plus 2008, Stuffit Deluxe 11, Sunbird Calendar, Thunderbird Email, Turbo FloorPlan Landscape and Deck, Turbo FloorPlan Home Designer and Typing Instructor Deluxe. •CD 1, 2 and 3 - Tiger Woods 2007

is this a great desktop is it worth the price? Maximize your home computing potential with the Gateway 24" LCD Dual Core, 1GB RAM, 250GB HDD Desktop. You'll love the large 24" LCD monitor for ease of viewing, especially if you like to view multiple windows at once. The 250GB hard drive gives you plenty of processing power and it comes with an 18x DVD +/- RW SuperMulti Drive to make data backups and mix-CD ripping a snap. Plus, it comes with Windows Vista Home Premium, so you get the latest Microsoft operating system technology at your fingertips. There is also a substantial array of pre-installed and user-installed software included to meet all of your home computing needs. Gateway 24" LCD Dual Core, 1GB RAM, 250GB HDD Desktop Features: Processor: Intel Pentium Processor E2140 (dual core) System Memory-RAM: 1024MB DDR 2 (2 x 512MB), 667MHz (PC2- 5300); expandable to 2GB; Total: 2 DDR2 slots/Available: 0 DDR2 slots Hard Drive: 250GB SATA II Hard Drive (7200 RPM) Optical Drive: 18x DVD +/- RW SuperMulti Drive featuring LabelFlash technology (Up to 8.5GB with Dual Layer Media). Write max: 18x DVD+/-R, 6x DVD-RW, 8x DVD-RW, 8x DVD+RW, 8x DVD+/-R DL, 12x DVD-RAM, 48x CD-R, 32x CD-RW. Read max: 16x DVD-ROM, 48x CD-ROM. Operating System: Windows Vista Home Premium Monitor: 24" widescreen TFT LCD Card Reader: 15-in-1 digital; accepts xD Picture Card, CompactFlash 1CF, CompactFlash II, Secure Digital (SD), Mini Secure Digital (Mini SD), Multi Media Card (MMC), Reduced Size MMC (RS-MMC), MMC Mobile, MMC Plus, Memory Stick (MS), Memory Stick Duo, Memory Stick Pro, Memory Stick Pro Duo, SmartMedia, IBM Microdrive Additional Features and Specifications: * System Bus: 677MHz * Cache Memory: 1MB * Graphics: Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 950; up to 224MB shared video memory; PCI-Express (PCI e x 16) slot available for upgrade * Video Memory: Up to 224MB * Audio: 5.1 high definition audio * Speakers: Stereo; 6-channel 5.0 high definition audio * Modem: 56K ITU V. 92 fax / modem * Network Interface: 10/100 Mbps built-in Ethernet LAN * External Ports: 6 USB 2.0 (2 front, 4 rear); VGA, parallel port; serial port; 2 PS/2 ports (keyboard and mouse); RJ-45 Ethernet port; RJ-11 modem port; audio ports: 2 audio (front): microphone, front headphone (stereo); 3 audio (rear)line-in (stereo), speakers/headphone (stereo), microphone * Keyboard: Elite Multimedia keyboard * Mouse: USB optical 2-button wheel mouse * Weight: 23.4 lbs. * Power Supply: 300 watt (internal to desktop) * Case: Classic system design with brushed silver faceplate * Measures approx. 15.50"L x 7.25"W x 16.50"H * Weighs approx. 23.4 lbs. * Model #GT5672E * Comes with a manufacturer's 1-year limited warranty Software Included: * Microsoft Works 9.0 * Microsoft Money Essentials * Microsoft Office Home and Student 2007 (60-day complimentary trial period) * Adobe Reader * Vista Integrated DVD Playback with 6-Channel Audio * CyberLink Power2Go * Napster 3.0 (30-day trial) * Microsoft Internet Explorer * AOL (90-day risk-free offer) * NetZero Internet Access * Google Toolbar and Google Desktop Search * Gateway Connect * Norton Internet Security (60-day live updates) * BigFix - helps identify and solve problems * Spare Backup * Gateway Games Powered by WildTangent (preinstalled with 10 demo games with 60-minutes of game play) User-Installed Software: PC Essentials * DVD 1 - World Book DVD Encyclopedia 2008 * DVD 2 (Entertainment) - Aquazone Desktop Garden; Hoyle Board Games 2007; Hoyle Puzzle Games 2007; Morpheus Photo Animation Suite; Muppet Babies - Thinking and Sorting; My Scrapbook 2; Serif Creativity Suite: Serif Draw Plus 8, Serif Page Plus X2, Serif Panorama Plus 3, Serif Photo Plus 11, Serif Web Plus 10; Sudoku Crunch; Wizard Chess * DVD 3 (Productivity/Reference) - ACT! 2007; Budget Express 3.0; Cook n' with Betty Crocker; EMC Retrospect Express HD; Family Tree Heritage 7; Form Tool Deluxe 6; Professor Teaches Vista; Quicken Willmaker Plus 2008; Stuffit Deluxe 11; Sunbird Calendar; Thunderbird Email; Turbo FloorPlan Home Designer; Turbo FloorPlan Landscape and Deck; Typing Instructor Deluxe * CD 1, 2 and 3 - Tiger Woods 2006 About Gateway... Looking for easy computing solutions at amazing prices? Gateway offers powerful computers that are simple to set up and a blast to use. You won’t have to worry about poor customer service thanks to unmatched technical support and friendly service. Each computer is also packaged as a complete system, so your computer is ready to go right out of the box! For warranty information, please call HSN.com Customer Service at 800.933.2887 (8 am-1 am ET). Note: This item cannot be shipped to Puerto Rico, Guam or the Virgin Islands. The customer should expect delivery within 12 days from their order date. Due to the size of the item, it cannot be shipped