Happy Super Bowl Sunday! I'll be cheering for the team formerly known as the… St. Louis Rams! I hope you enjoyed the balmy weather this weekend and were able to thaw out after last week's arctic blast. Hopefully, the groundhog's prediction was right this weekend, and spring will arrive early this year.
Barring any unforeseen circumstances, it will be nice to have a full uninterrupted week of school. It will be a busy week around our Fine Fine School.
Thanks for your patience and understanding regarding the reschedule of our annual Science Expo. I look forward to seeing all the creative projects of our kids on display tomorrow. Don't forget families/students can set up projects between 7:30-8:20 tomorrow morning. The expo will run from 6:30-7:30 tomorrow evening.
Please continue to spread the word to any 2019-20 Kindergarten families about our annual Kindergarten Information night this Wednesday, February 6 at 6:30. It is a great opportunity for potential new families to learn about the Kindergarten experience in D90. Our incredible Kindergarten team Ms. Stasys and Ms. Suzuki will be joining me in the presentation.
As always, thanks for your continued support of our Fine, Fine School. Please never hesitate to reach out if there is anything I can do for your family. Enjoy the week ahead.
All week 4th grade CoGAT testing.
Jr. Scientist Expo MONDAY NIGHT!
The science expo has been rescheduled for Monday night 6:30 – 7:30pm. There will be two opportunities to set up Expo displays: immediately before school on Monday, February 4 (7:30 – 8:20) or immediately before the expo on Monday, February 4 (3:20 – 6:10). Each display will be assigned a hallway location number that will be communicated to parents/guardians of registered Jr. Scientists before the 31st. As a reminder, the area for each display will be approximately the width of the display board, there is no access to electrical outlets and there will be limited area in front of the display for any supporting material.
Lincoln International Festival – Spots Going Fast!
Register your child for International Festival on February 24. Lincoln School will be transformed into countries around the world for one special afternoon! Lincoln students can spend 4 hours traveling to China, India and beyond, dancing, crafting and having fun. Admission will remain $5 per child and will be limited to the first 100 students. Registration is now open on the PTO Webstore!
Our annual Valentine/Friendship Parties will take place on Thursday, February 14 during the day. Students are invited to bring in Valentines to share with their classmates. Please make sure all students are included when creating Valentines. Also, please note for the safety of all students that NO CANDY should be included with Valentines. Any candy sent to school will not be distributed. Thanks for your support in making this celebration safe and inclusive for all of our kids.
In addition, on February 14, both Kindergarten classes will attend during the AM session and the annual Kindergarten Valentine Concert will be held at 10:00am with a reception to follow in the gym.
Once again the PTO will be providing all the snacks for Valentine's Day parties. No other food or candy should be brought in for parties.
PTO Meeting Please Join Us!
Please join us for this month's PTO meeting on Monday at 8:45 in the art room. All are welcome.
Please begin spreading the word about our annual Kindergarten Information Night for the 2019-2020 academic year on Wednesday, February 6. See attached for more details.
Our American Heart Association representative joined us at school to talk with our students about the work the AHA does and to challenge our students to start living a healthy lifestyle. With the help of our friends, the HEART HEROES, our school is going to help fight Heart Disease! The event will be in grades 1-4 P.E. classes on February 12th and 13th.
All of our Heart Heroes have a special message they are teaching the students about heart health. Make sure you ask your student what they learned from their new friends!
Let's get started! ANY student who takes the KIDS HEART CHALLENGE online will earn a free glow-in-the-dark wristband to wear proudly! Then, once your student collects $5 or more in donations they will start earning their own Heart Heroes and a backpack clip for them to hang on!
OR Download the FREE mobile app 'Kids Heart Challenge' and register your student that way! Plus, ALL of our Heart Heroes (and the wristband!) will COME TO LIFE and share their heart healthy messages with your student when you use the FREE mobile app.
Thank you for joining us as we challenge each other to keep our heart healthy and raise money for kids with special hearts. For more information, watch this video with your student at home!
Lincoln School's Girls on the Run – registration now open!
Girls on the Run inspires girls to recognize their inner strength and celebrate what makes them one of a kind. Trained coaches lead small teams through our research-based curricula which includes dynamic discussions, activities and running games. Over the course of the ten-week program, girls in 3rd and 4th grade develop essential skills to help them navigate their worlds and establish a lifetime appreciation for health and fitness. The program culminates with girls positively impacting their communities through a service project and being physically and emotionally prepared to complete a celebratory 5K event.
GOTR will begin in March and meet every Tuesday and Thursday after school in the gym from 3:10-4:30. The program will run until the celebratory 5k race!
If interested, please visit the website: www.gotrchicago.org and register by February 14. Any questions, please contact Kristin Bailitz at kristinbailitz@gmail.com.
Please join us Friday, March 15 from 6:30-9pm at Lake Street Kitchen in Oak Park for Lincoln's annual school fundraiser and auction to support the Lincoln PTO and celebrate our awesome school, staff and kids. We will have a great selection of craft beers, wine and heavy hors d'oeuvres. Come early for the open bar from 6:30-8:30pm. Cash bar from 8:30-9pm. There will also be a live and silent auction to benefit our Fine, Fine School. All proceeds from the event will help support PTO funded programs, school enhancements, and various other teacher needs.
Don't worry – March Madness will be playing on TV! Ticket prices are $60 per person or $100 per couple (purchase by midnight on 3/14/2019). Tickets can be purchased the day of the event or at the door for $75 each. Click HERE to purchase tickets – don't wait!
I hope you had a great weekend and were able to stay inside and cozy during this frigid weather pattern we seem to be in.
Despite the cold weather outside, things are warm and busy inside our Fine Fine School. I look forward to seeing many of you on Thursday evening for our annual Science Expo. Thanks to the combined efforts of Steve Lefko, Stan Sneeringer and committee, this year's event will be our biggest yet!
It is hard to believe it is time to begin thinking of spring parent/teacher conferences. Sign-up for spring conferences begins on Tuesday, January 29. Be on the lookout for a message from D90 detailing instructions for signing up.
As a reminder, during the unpredictable Chicago winter, we make every provision to ensure our kids are safe. On days when the wind chill "real-feel" is below 10 degrees, students line up inside in the morning and we hold indoor recess. As previously shared, we utilize the Weather Bug station located at Roosevelt Middle School. The Weather Bug app is available via iTunes or Google Play store.
The attached article from the New York Times came across my desk last week. As I read this short article thoughts of our Fine Fine School came to mind. As important as academic instruction and rigor are the social emotional needs of our kids. So I found this article and its simple yet powerful message to be extremely relevant – enjoy the read.
Finally, please don't forget to take a moment to participate in the Illinois 5 Essentials survey. Lincoln currently has a 3% participation rate among families. We are in need of at least 20% participation for your important feedback to be included on our annual Illinois School Report Card. Here is the link that will guide you to the survey.
Lincoln International Festival – register now!
Please save the date for Lincoln's International Festival on February 24. Lincoln School will be transformed into countries around the world for one special afternoon! Lincoln students can spend 4 hours traveling to China, India and beyond, dancing, crafting and having fun. Admission will remain $5 per child and will be limited to the first 120 students. Registration is now open on the PTO Webstore!
App Development and Coding Club – registration opens today!
3rd and 4th graders who are interested in creating their own app are encouraged to join our App Development Club! Students will be coding with Swift Playgrounds and they will use the design cycle to create and refine their app prototype in Keynote. We will meet Thursdays during lunch, students should bring their iPad and nut free lunch to Mrs. Mares's room. To maximize the experience for all kids, this club will be capped at 25 students. If you have questions, please email Mrs. Clasky, claskya@district90.org. Registration opens TODAY on the PTO Webstore!
Green4Good Kids – invitation to ALL 3rd and 4th Graders, Monday, 1/28!
Trash Talk: We put it in the bins, the trucks pick it up, but WHERE DOES ALL OUR TRASH and RECYCLING and COMPOST GO?? George Strom from the Roy Strom Company will be at our next Green4Good Kids Club meeting to answer these questions and more! Green4Good Kids Club would like to invite ALL 3rd and 4th Graders to join us. And parents, you're welcome to come, too. Tomorrow, January 28 from 3:15-4:00pm in the Lincoln Auditorium.
Lou Malnati's – eat & earn THIS WEDNESDAY, 1/30, 11am-11pm!
During this event, Lou Malnati's (Oak Park) will donate 20% of total sales to the Lincoln School PTO! This includes dine-in, carry-out, and delivery (within the zone), please see this flyer for details! Please note: the eat and earn promotion MUST be mentioned or shown during time of order for it to be applied!
There will be two opportunities to set up Expo displays: immediately after school on Wednesday January 30th (3:15-3:30) or immediately before school on Thursday January 31st (7:55 – 8:10). Each display will be assigned a hallway location number that will be communicated to parents/guardians of registered Jr. Scientists before the 31st. As a reminder, the area for each display will be approximately the width of the display board, there is no access to electrical outlets and there will be limited area in front of the display for any supporting material.
Topic: What can parents do to help their children develop Executive Function skills?
Dr. Bozeday will present an overview of current research from neuroscience describing the impact of the 21st Century influences on students today and provide recommendations for parents as they work with children at home on these concerns. Discussion will primarily include strategies for organization and time-management. Information will focus primarily on grades 3rd-12th grade.
One Earth Young Filmmakers Contest – submit now through 1/31/2019!
Encourage your child (and friends!) to make a 3 to 8 minute film about one of 6 sustainability topics: energy, food, transportation, waste, water, or open space/ecosystems. They should show a problem with their topic and then a solution.
Prizes are $100 for grades 3 to 5, $200 for grades 6 to 8, $350 for grades 9 to 11, and up. In addition, the winners will receive a matching grant to donate to a non-profit that supports the theme of their film. All winning films will premiere at the Gene Siskel Center as part of the One Earth Film Festival in March 2019.
I hope you enjoyed the three-day weekend and were able to spend some time hibernating during all the snow and cold weather this weekend. I know I took advantage of the time indoors and spent time resting and recovering in attempt to get back to 100%.
Please remain vigilant of student safety during drop off and pick up times. It is important to refrain from the use of cell phones and always be alert and patient during these times. Additionally, please be respectful of the residents who live adjacent to Lincoln by not parking in front of/blocking drive-ways.
Finally, please continue to spread the word about the Kindergarten Information night that will be held here at Lincoln on Wednesday, February 6 at 6:30pm. Please see this flyer for more information.
Last Chance for Fun Lunch Orders (with late fee) – MIDNIGHT TONIGHT!
You can see the full menu and register at the PTO Webstore. A $5 late fee will be applied on all lunches and a $15 late fee on the "Buy All 4 Lunches" option.
No orders will be accepted after midnight TONIGHT, MONDAY, JANUARY 21! The first fun lunch of the winter/spring session will be this Friday, January 25.
This past Tuesday, Lincoln School was very fortunate to have John Schumacher visit with our students. He visited with the 2nd and 3rd graders and enthusiastically inspired them to read with lively book talks and fun author anecdotes. His energetic and fun presentations included giving away books to both students and staff. In addition, he gave about 30 new books to the library. Everyone had a great time listening to his stories and hearing about the books.
Known as Mr. Schu, he is the Ambassador for School Libraries for Scholastic book fairs and spends his days traveling the country to speak to schools, teachers and administrators. Before this role, he spent over a decade as a school librarian in Oak Brook – and in 2011 was named a Library Journal Mover and Shaker.
Chess Club – Registration now open!
Chess is a lifetime of fun and mental challenge for kids of all ages. This winter, whether your child wants to be introduced to the game or wants to improve their skills, the Lincoln chess club is the activity for them! NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY! Chess Club meets on the following Mondays from 3:15-4pm: 1/28, 2/4, 2/11, 2/25, 3/11 and 3/18.
Registration is now open on the Webstore, capped at 20 kids. Kids should bring a water bottle and nut free snack.
Lincoln International Festival – Register to attend starting tomorrow!
Please save the date for Lincoln's International Festival on February 24. Lincoln School will be transformed into countries around the world for one special afternoon! Lincoln students can spend 4 hours traveling to China, India and beyond, dancing, crafting and having fun. Admission will remain $5 per child and will be limited to the first 120 students. Registration will be open on the PTO Webstore beginning Tuesday, January 22!
App Development and Coding Club – registration opens Sunday, January 27!
3rd and 4th graders who are interested in creating their own app are encouraged to join our App Development Club! Students will be coding with Swift Playgrounds and they will use the design cycle to create and refine their app prototype in Keynote. We will meet Thursdays during lunch, students should bring their iPad and nut free lunch to Mrs. Mares's room. To maximize the experience for all kids, this club will be capped at 25 students. If you have questions, please email Mrs. Clasky, claskya@district90.org. Registration opens on the PTO Webstore on Sunday, January 27 at 5pm!
Trash Talk: We put it in the bins, the trucks pick it up, but WHERE DOES ALL OUR TRASH and RECYCLING and COMPOST GO?? George Strom from the Roy Strom Company will be at our next Green4Good Kids Club meeting to answer these questions and more! Green4Good Kids Club would like to invite ALL 3rd and 4th Graders to join us. And parents, you're welcome to come, too. Monday, January 28 from 3:15-4:00pm in the Lincoln Auditorium.
Lou Malnati's – Eat & Earn on Wednesday, January 30, 11am-11pm!
2019-2020 Kindergarten Information Night – Wednesday, February 6!
Kids Heart Challenge – February 12 & 13!
Lincoln PTO Auction – Friday, March 15, tickets on sale now!
The students seem to have settled well into their 2019 routines. Life at school is back on track and we are looking forward to many fun events in the weeks to come: the Science Expo, the Young Author Festival, and the International Festival.
Unfortunately, unlike our kids and staff, I haven't yet had the opportunity to adjust to life at Lincoln in 2019. I've spent the past week admitted to RUSH hospital and resting at home from pneumonia and some other complications. It's been very difficult to be away from school however Mrs. Kopriva, Mrs. Godellas, Mr. Davis in conjunction with the support of everyone on staff has kept things moving along and allowed me the time to recuperate. I am hopeful to return to work sometime this week. Many thanks to those of you who've reach out via email, phone and text. I really appreciate all your kind thoughts and well wishes. I hope to see you and your kids soon.
Please don't forget to take some time over the next few weeks to complete the family portion of the Illinois 5 Essentials survey. All teachers and District students in grades 4-8 will be participating in this survey. Your participation in the parent portion of the survey will contribute to a better understanding of the conditions of our schools and guide improvement. Your identity and survey responses will be kept completely confidential and will not be connected to you or your child. To take the survey, please visit https://survey.5-essentials.org/Illinois/ and select the appropriate survey to begin. This online survey can be accessed from a PC/laptop, smart phone, or tablet. If you have more than one child enrolled in a District 90 school, you may take one survey for each child regardless of the school.
You can see the full menu and register at the PTO Webstore.
First deadline for orders is midnight MONDAY, JANUARY 14th.
Late Fee: between JANUARY 15 – JANUARY 20th, we will charge a $5 late fee on all lunches and a $15 late fee on the "Buy All 4 Lunches" option.
No orders will be accepted after midnight SUNDAY, JANUARY 20th.
The first fun lunch of the winter/spring session will be on Friday, January 25. The fun lunches of January 11th and January 18th were included in the first part of the year.
The Walking Club will take a break until Spring. Given the unpredictable weather (it feels below 10 F or the field is muddy when it is nice), we have decided to suspend Walking Club for now. However, we would still like to reach our goal of walking to Canada and you can help! Keep track of the distance you and your kids walk – either to school or to the park or anywhere and you can log it in. Details to follow.
Connect 4 Kids is committed to the health and well-being of all our Lincoln school families. Movement is so important for healthy brain function and learning. Click on this video to enjoy a fun song to move with your kids before they settle down to do their homework.
Chess Club Registration Opens Soon!
Chess is a lifetime of fun and mental challenge for kids of all ages. This winter, whether your child wants to be introduced to the game or wants to improve their skills, the Lincoln chess club is the activity for them! NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY!
Registration will open on the Webstore next Sunday 1/20. Registration will be capped at 20 kids. Kids should bring water bottle and nut free snack.
Please save the date for Lincoln's International Festival on February 24. Lincoln School will be transformed into countries around the world for one special afternoon! Lincoln students can spend 4 hours traveling to China, India and beyond, dancing, crafting and having fun. Admission will remain $5 per child and will be limited to the first 120 responders. Link to register will go live on 1/22.
It's that time again! Please join us Friday March 15 for Lincoln's annual school fundraiser and auction to support the Lincoln PTO and celebrate our awesome school, staff and kids.
We will have a great selection of craft beers as well as wine and heavy hors d'oeuvres. Come early for the open bar from 6:30-8:30. Cash bar from 8:30-9.
There will also be a live and silent auction to benefit our Fine, Fine School. All proceeds from the event will help support PTO funded programs, school enhancements, and various other teacher needs.
Event Details: Friday, March 15, 6:30-9PM. Lake Street Kitchen, Oak Park. March Madness on TV! Ticket prices are $60 per person or $100 per couple (purchase by midnight on 3/14). We highly recommend purchasing tickets in advance.
If interested, please visit the website: www.gotrchicago.org and register by Feb. 14.
Any questions, please contact Kristin Bailitz at kristinbailitz@gmail.com.
Lincoln School Science Expo – volunteers needed!
We still need volunteers for the Lincoln Science Expo on the evening of Thursday, January 31st – sign up on the PTO signup genius. Thank you!
Second grade parents, please remember to pay your child's $12 harmonica class fee on the PTO webstore if you haven't already done so. This is a mandatory class for all 2nd graders, who be learning to play the harmonica in January. The price includes the price of one harmonica and the music book. Thank you!
RECYCLE YOUR HOLIDAY LIGHTS – Now through January 15!
Collection box on Central Avenue by River Forest Village Hall (under the train tracks). You can recycle all working and non-working holiday lights including italian mini-lights, traditional lights, rope lights, LED lights, and extension cords. See attached flyer for more information!
One Earth Young Filmmakers Contest – submissions accepted now through 1/31/2019!
Happy 2019!! The mid-winter break was in high demand for all, and I'm hopeful the temporary pause from routine provided everyone the opportunity to recharge for what promises to be a year of exciting new adventures at our Fine Fine School!
Despite what will likely be a sluggish start to the week for most of us, once we get going, 2019 looks to be a busy time at Lincoln and District 90.
Again, welcome back to school! I look forward to welcoming your kids back to Lincoln tomorrow. Please never hesitate to reach out if there is anything I can do to support your family. Happy New Year!
Join us for the PTO meeting this Tuesday, 1/8 at 8:45am in the multi-purpose room. All are welcome!
Walking Club will resume this Wednesday, 1/9 with a new goal to walk to Canada! Each Wednesday on the Franklin side from 8 am until the first bell, walk laps before school, see a few friends and make new friends! It's a great way to start the day. We will walk when the air temp feels like 10 degrees or warmer and it's not muddy out.
We are looking for a few volunteers. This is a super easy way to contribute with the commitment being just 25 minutes at drop off. If interested, please sign up via sign up genius (Link here) or contact Laura Haussmann laura.haussmann@gmail.com or Sangeetha Madhavan sangs50@gmail.com.
Connect 4 Kids is committed to the health and well-being of all our Lincoln school families. Movement is so important for healthy brain function and learning. Here's an article that shows just what we mean!
Winter Tennis – still a few open spots!
Tennis will be taught by Mirka and Luka Bagos, professional coaches of Play For Lot, outside on the Franklin-side playground (weather permitting). If it's too cold, tennis will meet in the gym.
The program welcomes children of all skill levels. Children need to wear gym shoes and comfortable clothes. No racket needed. Sign up now on the PTO webstore!
Young Authors 2019 – calling all writers in grades 1-4!!
Come to Wonder Writers any Friday morning or just ask Mrs. Moriarty for more information.


The Kobe Bund in 1930 (Showa 5) lined with the offices of steamship companies and trading houses. The tall building in the back with the rounded ornament on the corner is the office of Osaka Shosen Kaisha, a major Osaka-based steamship line. It is one of the only buildings on this photo that still stands today. The original seawall has been replaced by a train-track, warehouses and a quay, greatly extending the port into the harbor. Where the warehouses and the quay end, at the top-right, the old American Hatoba starts. It was through this pier that once all visitors entered Kobe. That location is now the entrance to Meriken Park.
After Kobe was opened as a harbor to foreign trade in 1868 (Meiji 1), it quickly grew into Japan's most important harbor. In the early 20th century Kobe handled even more trade than Yokohama, even though that city had been opened as early as 1859.
Kobe's exports at the time of this photograph consisted of an incredible range of goods: matches, whale-oil, tea, sake, vegetable wax, refined camphor, peppermint oil, agar agar (寒天, kanten), pearl buttons, straw matting, toothbrushes, porcelain, rice, cotton, copper, woolen cloth, and so on.
The enormous wealth that the trade in these goods created is clearly visible from the imposing buildings that line the street. It is almost impossible to imagine that only some sixty odd years earlier this had been an often flooded wasteland.
This detail shows the different forms of transport in 1930: automobiles, a man on a bicycle, a horse-drawn cart, and carts push or pulled by people.
1929 (Showa 4) Map of Kobe: 1. Kaigandori (known in English as Bund); 2. Sakaemachi; 3. American Hatoba; 4. Osaka Shosen Kaisha.
You can also licence this image online: 80122-0013 @ MeijiShowa.com.


According to HitFix, Jennifer Lawrence has been listed as one of the 2014 Best Supporting Actress Oscar contenders. Congrats, JLaw!
Cons: This is a major ensemble and it could be difficult to stand out when surrounded by this level of talent. Also, after "Silver Linings Playbook," there's certainly no rush to give her more awards attention so soon.
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Virtue movie illustrates: Hope
"Remember Red, hope is a good thing, maybe the best of things and no good thing ever dies," says Andy Dufresne (Tim Robbins) in a letter to his friend Ellis "Red" Redding (Morgan Freeman) in the movie The Shawshank Redemption (1994). Both men served time at Shawshank State Penitentiary in Maine. Red, a longtime prisoner, and Andy Dufresne, a banker who was convicted of murdering his wife and her lover in spite of his claims of innocence. These two men become friends in this horrific and sadistic prison.
The movie centers on hope as Andy continues to amaze the other prisoners with his extraordinary acts of disobedience and optimism. He also has a dream of escaping the prison and going to a remote place in Mexico where there is "no memory". But Andy has a tireless commitment to choosing his hopes and dreams over his suffering and pain. As he says to Red, "You either get busy living or get busy dying." Andy chooses life.
Watch this scene as Red has been released from prison after 30 years and remembers Andy's instructions to find a rock under a tree where something is kept for him. Spoiler warning! If you've never seen this movie, this is the end of the movie so you may not want to watch.
What inspired you about this movie clip? How have you used hope in difficult times?
Disclaimer: In the spirit of full disclosure, the above book links are affiliate links, which means that I will receive a small commission if you decide to purchase anything from Amazon. I only recommend movies that I would watch, so I know you'll be in good hands.
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If you want to look for a good second-hand car, you should do your research rather than rely on your luck. There are lots of used cars out there, but choosing a good one is not a piece of cake. Given below are some steps to help you make the best choice.
If you want to gain an insight into used models, you may want to head to some top automotive websites. Aside from this, online forums talk about reliability concerns and other doubts that you may have about used cars. The car reviews on these sites will help you know about the known issues in the car that you are interested in buying.
Leading brands ask for more money for second-hand cars. However, you don't have to buy from them only. You can also check out sellers that don't do well due to various reasons. These sellers can offer the same models at cheaper rates. Automakers like Mitsubishi and Suzuki have overlooked and undersold models. Instead of fixating on just one model, what you need to do is keep an open mind.
You may also want to let your friends and co-workers know that you have been looking for a second-hand car. One of your friends or colleagues may be thinking of selling their used car. If you are not a picky buyer, you may like a vehicle owned by one of them. so, word of mouth is still a great way of buying your desired vehicle.
It's a good idea to know the budget that you have for the car that you want to buy. Know your trade-in worth as well. If you want to sell your car, you may want to sell it privately. Moreover, with a bit of repair, you can sell your car at a little higher price. You can then spend that money in order to get your next second-hand car. If you have cash in your hand, you will be able to negotiate better.
For late-model second-hand cars, new-car dealers are an ideal choice. The reason is that they offer very first dibs on trade-ins and lease returns. As a matter of fact, some car dealers send a dubious car or a car with high mileage to an auction. On the other hand, private sales can be called wild cars. If you are lucky, you may get a dud from a private seller or a curbsider.
Also, keep in mind that second-hand cars are just like snowflakes. You can't find two cars that have the same quality and features. So, what you need to do is take a closer look at each vehicle you come across. If you find paint overspray on mufflers, door seals or wheel-well liners, rest assured that the car had an accident in the past. Under the seats, you can find broken glass fragments. Moreover, a mildew smell is a sign of a water leak. Aside from this, fresh undercoating is a sign that some structural repairs have been done.
So, you may find these tips helpful if you want to a buy a used car.


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Kyle Kuzma stays hot, but not hot enough to lift Wizards past Knicks
Updated: 16 days, 20 hours, 37 minutes, 43 seconds ago
Kyle Kuzma had the ball in his hands in the final seconds for the second game in a row, but there was no miracle finish this time.
Kuzma had been on his own for much of the Wizards' 112-108 loss to the New York Knicks, with Kristaps Porzingis starting slow, Bradley Beal in street clothes as he works his way back from a left hamstring strain and point guard Monte Morris out with hamstring soreness of his own. Kuzma's task was to match Jalen Brunson, RJ Barrett and Julius Randle largely by himself.
He gave his team a chance by hitting two of three free throw attempts to put Washington within two points with 16 seconds to play, but Brunson followed with two of his own from the stripe.
The Wizards then missed two quality looks from the three-point line, one from Kuzma and another from Rui Hachimura, to seal their fate.
Kuzma's season-high 40 points was a highlight of an otherwise subpar night of Wizards offense. He added seven rebounds and seven assists.
Porzingis worked his way up to 21 points, 12 of which came in the fourth quarter, and Corey Kispert, starting in place of Beal, added 13 starting.
It was back-and-forth affair until the Knicks got hot at the start of the fourth quarter, opening the first double-digit lead of the game with a cutting dunk from Isaiah Hartenstein — assisted by a streaking Immanuel Quickley — slicing through the defense to go up 89-79.
Quickley padded the lead with a three-point play a couple of minutes later to put the visitors up 15 before a desperate push from Washington (18-25) added some drama to the final minute.
Brunson led New York (24-19) with 34 points, eight assists and eight rebounds. Randle added 23 points and 16 rebounds, and Barrett had 17 points.
Quickley added 18 off the bench.
The Wizards' slow start included an off-kilter shooting performance from Porzingis in the first half.
The big man returned from a one-game absence due to a rib contusion to face his former team and went 2-for-10 from the floor for just five points heading into the locker room, leaving Washington dependent on 18 points from Kuzma. Kispert helped create some movement with solid cutting and scored 10 points before intermission, but the Wizards were helped by the poor shooting of the Knicks, who went into halftime under 40 percent from the field.
Washington finished shooting 38.7 percent from the field.
Here's what else you need to know from Friday's less:
No Beal
The Wizards announced Thursday that Beal had been cleared to resume basketball activities after a reevaluation of the left hamstring he strained on Jan. 3. On Friday, Coach Wes Unseld Jr. declined to put a timeline on Beal's return and said the guard — having strained both of his hamstrings at separate times this season — would have to "check every box" before returning.
"He's had a nice string of individual workouts, one-on-one vs. coaches, full court up and down, which is a good sign," Unseld said. "Still want to make sure that we go through the ramp up process, give him the exposure he needs before we throw him out there."
When Beal strained his right hamstring in December, the team announced he was cleared to resume basketball activities six days before he played in a game again.
Morris was out Friday with right hamstring soreness. Unseld said he woke up feeling discomfort Thursday morning and couldn't get loose enough to play before the game.
Hachimura evens out
Hachimura was exactly what the Wizards needed when he returned from an ankle sprain and bone bruise in late December — fresh legs with a burst of energy that took pressure off teammates who'd exhausted themselves picking up slack because of the litany of injuries to the roster. In his first seven games back, the forward averaged 18 points, shot 58.3 percent from the field, 44 percent from the three-point line and matched a career-high 30-point performance.
He's come down from that peak in the past week. Hachimura logged his first game of the season without a rebound against Oklahoma City last week (though he was hardly the only Wizard that struggled that night) and has been flat off the bench since. He had nine points and four rebounds against the Knicks — serviceable, but not what the Wizards needed on a night they were looking for more offense.
Knicks ties
Porzingis isn't the only Wizards player with ties to New York. Brooklyn-born big man Taj Gibson spent the previous three seasons with the Knicks and developed a tight bond with Coach Tom Thibodeau. When Gibson scored his lone bucket of the first half, he earned hearty applause at Capital One Arena — from all the Knicks fans in the crowd.
Taj Gibson checks in for the Wizards. A tear streaks down Tom Thibodeau's cheek.
— Fred Katz (@FredKatz) January 14, 2023
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Chapter 3745-90 - Harmful Algal Blooms
Ohio Admin. Code 3745-90-01 - [Effective until 11/1/2022] Harmful algal blooms - definitions
Except as follows, the definitions in rule 3745-81-01 of the Administrative Code shall apply to this chapter:
(A) "Action level," for the purposes of this chapter, is the concentration of a cyanotoxin which, if exceeded, will require additional monitoring, and potentially other actions as described in this chapter of the Administrative Code.
(B) [Reserved.]
(1) "Cyanobacteria" means photosynthesizing bacteria, also called blue-green algae, which naturally occur in marine and fresh water ecosystems, and may produce cyanotoxins which at sufficiently high concentrations can pose a risk to public health.
(2) "Cyanobacteria screening" means quantitative polymerase chain reaction (qPCR) for the detection of genes unique to cyanobacteria and genes associated with the production of cyanotoxins, or a method for phytoplankton identification acceptable to the director.
(3) "Cyanotoxin" means a toxin (such as microcystins) produced by cyanobacteria, which include liver toxins, nerve toxins and skin toxins.
(1) "Detected" or "detection" means an analytical result that is equal to or greater than the reporting limit for the analytical method being used.
(2) "Distribution sampling points" means representative points in the distribution system.
(E) [Reserved.]
(F) "Finished water sampling point" means each entry point to the distribution system which is representative of the water intended for distribution and consumption without further treatment, except as necessary to maintain water quality in the distribution system (e.g., booster disinfection, addition of corrosion control chemicals.)
(G) [Reserved.]
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(M) "Microcystins" means total microcystins: the combination of all the variants of the cyanotoxin microcystin, which is produced by a number of cyanobacteria.
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(P) "Phytoplankton" means free-floating photosynthesizing microscopic organisms that inhabit almost all bodies of water, and include cyanobacteria, diatoms, green algae and dinoflagellates.
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Ohio Admin. Code 3745-90-01
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Five Year Review (FYR) Dates: 06/01/2021
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Statutory Authority: 3745.50, 6109.04
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The House of Ponce de León was an important aristocratic family in León in Spain during the middle ages.

It arose from the marriage of Pedro Ponce de Cabrera and Aldonza Alfonso de León, illegitimate daughter of King Alfonso IX of Leon.

The house held several important titles in the peerage of Spain, including the dukedoms of Arcos, Aveyro, Cádiz and Nájera.

Notable members
Juan Ponce de León
Juan Ponce de León II
Juan Ponce de León y Loayza
Luis Ponce de León
Pedro Ponce de León the Elder
Rodrigo Ponce de León, 4th Duke of Arcos
Rodrigo Ponce de León, Duke of Cádiz
Antonio Ponce de León, 11th Duke of Arcos

Sources
Salazar y Acha, Jaime de (1985). Una Familia de la Alta Edad Media: Los Velas y su Realidad Histórica (en Estudios Genealógicos y Heráldicos). Asociación Española de Estudios Genealógicos y Heráldicos. p. 52.

History of Spain

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