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Liver Disease Symptoms in Children
When diagnosing liver disease, the doctors at the St. Louis Children's Hospital Liver Care and Transplant Center will take an audit of your child's symptoms and conduct a physical examination. In addition, the doctor may request a liver biopsy, liver function tests, an ultrasound, a computed tomography (CT) scan, and/or a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan.
Common liver disease symptoms may include the following:
- Jaundice: a yellow discoloration of the skin and whites of the eyes due to abnormally high levels of bilirubin (bile pigment) in the bloodstream. Urine is usually dark because of the bilirubin excreted through the kidneys.
- Cholestasis: bile flow is reduced or stopped. "Chole" refers to bile and "stasis" means "not moving." Bile flow may be blocked inside the liver, outside the liver or in both places.
- Liver enlargement: there are usually no symptoms associated with a slightly enlarged liver (hepatomegaly). Symptoms of a grossly enlarged liver include abdominal discomfort or "feeling full."
- Portal hypertension: abnormally high blood pressure in the portal vein, which supplies the liver with blood from the intestine. Portal hypertension can lead to the growth of new blood vessels (called collaterals) that connect blood flow from the intestine to the general circulation, bypassing the liver. When this occurs, substances that are normally removed by the liver pass into the general circulation.
- Esophageal varices: dilated blood vessels within the walls of the lower part of the esophagus that are prone to bleeding.
- Ascites: a fluid buildup in the abdominal cavity.
- Liver encephalopathy: the deterioration of brain function and damage to the nervous system due to toxic substances building up in the blood, which are normally removed by the liver. Liver encephalopathy is also called portal-systemic encephalopathy, hepatic encephalopathy, or hepatic coma.
- Liver failure: severe deterioration of liver function.
To request an appointment with a pediatric liver specialist at St. Louis Children's Hospital, call 314.454.5437 or 800.678.5437 or email us.


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CHICAGO (AP) — The Obama administration has chosen a private attorney and former federal prosecutor who helped send former Illinois Gov. George Ryan to prison for corruption to head the U.S. attorney's office in Chicago, Illinois' senators announced Thursday.
Zachary Fardon, 46, would replace Patrick Fitzgerald, who stepped down last summer to enter private practice. Fitzgerald rose to national prominence during more than a decade in the office and successfully convicted two Illinois governors, including Ryan. The U.S. Senate must confirm President Barack Obama's nomination of Fardon.
Fitzgerald issued a statement to The Associated Press calling Fardon "a terrific choice," and said he was "a wonderful lawyer of great integrity who will do an outstanding job leading a great office."
Illinois' senators, Democrat Dick Durbin and Republican Mark Kirk, both supported the choice.
"Zachary Fardon will be an exceptional U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Illinois," Durbin said in a news release announcing the nomination. He said he advised Fardon Thursday "that he'll have to hit the ground running and immediately focus on daily gang and gun violence plaguing the streets of Chicago."
Kirk called Fardon "an outstanding pick to continue Patrick Fitzgerald's tradition of aggressively prosecuting criminal activity that threatens northern Illinois."
The post is widely regarded as Chicago's second-most powerful job, after the mayor. The chief prosecutor and around 170 assistant attorneys also have an impact beyond Illinois, including by handling major terrorism cases.
Fardon, a partner at the Chicago law firm Latham Watkins, was on the team of federal prosecutors who secured convictions against Ryan in 2006. In that case and in others, Fardon gained a reputation as an adept, quick-witted cross-examiner.
He also served in the U.S. attorney's office in Nashville, Tenn., and later entered private practice. Among his clients was John Wyma, a longtime lobbyist and friend of former Illinois Democratic Gov. Rod Blagojevich, whose testimony helped convict Ryan of corruption.
Prominent Chicago defense attorney Ed Genson said Fardon "is an exceptional lawyer" who has good judgment and said his experience as a trial lawyer means he'll know "which cases to try and which not to try."
But Phil Turner, a former federal prosecutor in the Chicago office before Fitzgerald's tenure, said he was surprised at the nomination and questioned whether Fardon had enough experience as a defense lawyer to develop "sensitivity to the awesome power" that rests with the U.S. attorney's office. Turner also said he'd hoped a woman or minority would be chosen.
"I thought this time ... a woman or minority would finally be deemed qualified, but obviously that is not happening and it's frankly very discouraging," Turner said.
Fitzgerald's shoes would be large ones for anyone to fill.
The lanky, soft-spoken lawman from New York arrived in Chicago with a mandate to clean up corruption-plagued Illinois. Fitzgerald spearheaded the investigations that put both Ryan, a Republican, and Blagojevich, a Democrat, in prison on corruption convictions. Fitzgerald also helped send dozens of other city and state officials to prison.
The Obama administration made its selection from four finalists: Fardon, Lori Lightfoot, Jonathan Bunge and Gil Soffer. Their names were forwarded to the White House by Durbin and Kirk, who vetted a longer list of prospective candidates.
Any of the four would have known their way around the federal prosecutor's office in Chicago — one of the nation's busiest — each having worked there as assistant attorneys.
Leading up to the announcement of Fitzgerald's replacement, many legal observers said appointing someone with close Chicago ties could convey confidence that the city is no longer as corrupt as it was. Others wondered if it might signal a desire to shift the focus from corruption to other crime, such as drug trafficking or gang-related murders.
Still, public corruption was one of the matters all four finalists thought should be among the office's concerns, co-chairs of a screening committee for the U.S. senators wrote in a letter describing interviews with the four. The letter said all four also cited violence and drugs; financial crimes; and terrorism, though not necessarily in that order, as primary matters of concern for the office.
Federal investigations can take years before they result in indictments or go to trial, so any shift in direction is likely to be incremental.
As Fitzgerald racked up flashy convictions — including those of reputed mobsters and terrorists — he gained a reputation as a no-nonsense prosecutor who erred on the side of secrecy and typically eschewed banter with reporters. Over the years, many defense attorneys complained that Fitzgerald pursued their clients with too much fervor, loading indictments up with as many charges as possible.
Associated Press writers Kerry Lester and Tammy Webber contributed to this report.
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The stretch of games from Dec. 9 through Jan. 10 must have been one of the most difficult, heart-wrenching periods of Kyle O'Quinn's basketball career.
O'Quinn appeared in just nine of the 16 games the Orlando Magic played during that period. And even when he did step on the court, he played sparingly, totaling only 68 minutes.
But the way O'Quinn handled that month tells you about his personality. He didn't pout. Even when he wasn't playing, he catapulted himself off the bench almost every timeout to greet teammates and give them high-fives as they walked off the court.
"At the end of the day, I'm still on the team," O'Quinn said Saturday. "That's just being a team player and just being a good teammate to guys that are out there on the court. Coach makes his decisions, and whatever decisions he makes, I'm going to be OK with it."
In recent days, however, O'Quinn, a center and power forward, might have earned more playing time.
He produced two of the better performances of his brief pro career.
In 24 minutes Wednesday night against the Chicago Bulls, he scored 12 points on 5-of-6 shooting. He collected seven rebounds against the physical, hard-nosed Bulls. And he blocked three shots.
In 17 minutes Friday night versus the Charlotte Bobcats, he contributed eight points as he made four of his eight shot attempts. He grabbed seven rebounds, and he blocked three shots.
"Defensively, whether it's help[ing] us protect the rim, I think he's been in the right place," Magic coach Jacque Vaughn said. "He understands better now what that place is. Then, offensively, he's been decisive, which is good."
The Magic used the 49th overall pick in the 2012 NBA Draft to select O'Quinn out of Norfolk State University. Team executives knew that O'Quinn had begun playing competitive basketball only as a high-school junior and had never played AAU basketball. Because of O'Quinn's relative inexperience, he had — and still has — some holes in his game.
As his rookie season progressed, circumstances forced the Magic to give him extensive playing time. Glen Davis' season-ending injury and the trades of backup big men Gustavo Ayón and Josh McRoberts gave O'Quinn additional chances to play. Starting center Nik Vucevic's late-season concussion also enhanced O'Quinn's role.
But O'Quinn's playing time this season decreased once Davis returned from a foot injury. The presence of Vucevic and veteran Jason Maxiell also carved into O'Quinn's minutes.
And, perhaps, O'Quinn's confidence receded a bit as his minutes decreased.
"I talk to my mom and dad often," O'Quinn said. "They're really not basketball people. They're more like, 'There's a right way to do things and there's a wrong way to do things. It's a job, and when things are going tough, you've just got to stay strong mentally and continue to do the good things, and good things will happen.' "
Now, perhaps his parents' prediction — that good things will happen to people who do the right things — is coming true.
"He handles it like a professional," said one of O'Quinn's friends, Magic forward Tobias Harris.
"That's the nature of the game: Sometimes you won't see the playing time that you expect, but as you've seen of him the last two games, he's gotten out there and played as well as anybody. He's brought energy. He realizes that his name has gotten called to get in the game. I'm happy for him because he's a guy who's always the first one off the bench to give somebody a high-five or to cheer our team on."
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Poteau girls, Spiro boys claim titles at 81st LeFlore County Tournament
For the first time in 11 years, a LeFlore County Tournament title is coming to Poteau High School. The Poteau Lady Pirates won their first county title since 2002 as they defeated Talihina Lady Golden Tigers 42-31 in Saturday night's finals at the Spiro High School gym.Both teams reached Saturday night's title games with semifinal wins Friday night on Chris Gillespie Court at Ray Henson Gymnasium in Talihina. Poteau romped past Panama 60-29, while Talihina beat Howe 67-57 in rematch of last year's girls title game — which was won by Howe.In the girls third-place game Saturday afternoon at Spiro, Howe defeated Panama 45-33.The Spiro boys repeated as county champions, once again beating Poteau in the finals 62-39 Saturday night on their home court. A season ago, the Bulldogs beat the Pirates 51-43 to claim the title.In the third-place game Saturday afternoon at Spiro, Heavener defeated Talihina 47-41.The third and fourth trophy teams of the tournament were given their plaques on Friday at the Wister gym. The Whitesboro Bulldogs edged the Pocola Indians 38-36 in the boys fifth-place game, right after the Spiro Lady Bulldogs beat the Heavener Lady Wolves 49-29 in the girls fifth-place contest.


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An interview is the chance to present the very best version of yourself and convince bosses why you're the top person for the job.
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1. Tardiness
Arriving late for an interview is rude and lazy. Just don't do it. Arriving far too early can also count against you – particularly if the interviewer isn't ready - so aim to arrive bang on time or no sooner than 10 minutes before your scheduled slot. Interviewers are human and know that things can go unavoidably wrong sometimes, so if you are running late for whatever reason contact them as soon as possible and aim to give an accurate arrival time.
2. Inappropriate attire
Think you can't go wrong with a smart suit and polished shoes? Think again. While a dark suit is often favoured in the finance industry for example, it could be perceived as stuffy and boring by creative media companies. The key is to dress appropriately for the industry and company you are aiming to work in, so find out what the staff wear and if in doubt, always confirm the dress code in advance.
In every sector it is important to avoid anything revealing or uncomfortable, don't over-accessorize, and ensure clothes are clean and crease-free.
3. Fail to prepare
While you can't prepare for every curveball an interviewer might throw at you, certain questions always come up so you'll just come across as slack and incompetent if you don't have answers ready. Brush up on honest and succinct replies to common questions such as "What are you strengths and weaknesses? Where do you see yourself in ten years? What can you bring to the company that nobody else can? Why do you want the job?"
4. Forget to research
Attending an interview without knowing key facts and recent news about the company can lead to embarrassing moments that make you look disinterested and unprepared. "Show the employer that you are familiar with what the company does by scouring the website and tracking its performance in financial news publications," advises Emma Rourke, senior account manager at JAM Recruitment. "Display a genuine interest in the business and try to reference a recent development that interested you."
5. No questions
Interviews often end with an invitation to ask questions about the job or company and failing to have any ready can appear impassive. Employers want to see if candidates can think on their feet and are interested in the position as much as possible. "It's a good idea to memorise some pertinent questions before the interview," suggests Rourke. "These could be about the company, the role itself, or even how they see you fitting into their success plans."
6. Beeping phone
Forgetting to turn your phone off is an obvious yet very common mistake. Nothing is ruder or more annoying than your phone ringing during an interview and it could make you memorable for the wrong reasons.
7. Salary talk
Salary may be a key factor in your job decision but asking about it too early in the application process can make you appear more concerned about money than the job itself. "Raising remuneration too early is very inappropriate and can signal alarm bells to a recruiter," says Clive Davis, director of financial recruitment specialists, Robert Half. "The subject will inevitably come up but let the interviewer raise it, which will usually happen in a second interview." Once the issue is raised, you can then ask whether it is negotiable and what benefits come with the job.
8. Slips of the tongue
Nervous chatter is common in interviews and can lead to all sorts of slip-ups if you are not careful. It is easy to say the wrong thing, infer the wrong idea, blurt out a profanity or share a little too much personal information. A slip of the tongue can throw an otherwise good interview completely off-course, so try to remain calm and think before you speak. "Don't feel you have to respond immediately," says Davies. "A pause of a couple of seconds is fine if it means you come up with a better, more thoughtful, response."
9. Lying
It is a rare CV that doesn't contain the odd exaggeration, but a downright lie in job applications is a big no-no. Interviews may see right through your lies and if not, will feel angry and cheated if the truth surfaces later. Honesty shows integrity and an interviewer will respect you for telling the truth, especially if it is regarding a difficult issue such as redundancy or disagreement with a previous employer.
However, don't share too much truth and remain positive about past experiences. "If an employer asks why you want to leave your current job, whatever your true feelings, don't say it's because you hate it," says Rourke. "This will show you in a negative light and hint that you can be a difficult person to get along with."
10. Giving demands
No one likes a diva and making demands in an interview is a sure-fire way to blow your chances. Even if you have reached a professional status that enables you to make certain demands in the workplace, the interview is not the place for it. Employers want compromising and amiable staff, not drama queens with a sense of entitlement.
Equally, keep your confidence in check. "It is good to be confident but never assume that you have a job in the bag," warns Davis. "Arrogance could ruin your chances at a role you are otherwise perfect for."
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PITTSBURGH, Oct. 27, 2011 – UPMC announced today that it will invest nearly $300 million to create the Center for Innovative Science, a research facility that aims to revolutionize the way treatments are designed for individual patients.
Funded by UPMC and scheduled to be completed in 2014, the center will focus on personalized medicine and the biology of cancer and aging, with the goal of developing new understandings of disease to improve patient outcomes while reducing over-diagnosis and unnecessary treatments.
"Through the UPMC Center for Innovative Science, we will bring together leading scientists willing to develop bold, new approaches to understanding complex diseases, such as cancer," said Jeffrey A. Romoff, president and chief executive officer of UPMC. "With our investments in good science and smart technology, UPMC is developing new models of patient-focused, accountable care that will transform delivery of health care in Pittsburgh and throughout the world."
Added Steven D. Shapiro, M.D., UPMC chief medical and scientific officer, "This major investment in good science will help us to develop the personalized treatments necessary to improve the effectiveness of health care. For diseases like cancer, we will identify the genetic and environmental factors that determine the susceptibility of each individual and the best course and type of treatment."
The 350,000-square-foot center, to be located on the site of the former Ford Motor Co. Building on Centre Avenue, will support 375 new scientific and administrative jobs. UPMC purchased the building in 2007 and previously had announced plans to add research space there. Construction of the Center for Innovative Science is expected to cost $294 million, with UPMC also contributing to annual operating expenses.
"With recent advances that have been made in such fields as genetics, genomics and computational biology, the time is right to challenge the conventional paradigms that have guided most medical research to this point," said Dr. Shapiro. "UPMC is uniquely positioned to become a national model for research innovation, thanks to our large population of patients and the significant investments we have already made in gathering and analyzing huge volumes of complex data."
UPMC and its academic partner, the University of Pittsburgh, are recruiting nationally for a scientific leader in genetics and genomics to focus on such areas as the genetic and environmental underpinnings of cancer, the role of viruses, and the normal and abnormal cell changes that occur with aging.
Follow this hyperlink for a downloadable artist's rendering of the proposed UPMC Center for Innovative Science.
UPMC is a $9 billion global health enterprise with more than 54,000 employees headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pa., and is transforming health care by integrating more than 20 hospitals, 400 doctors' offices and outpatient sites, a health insurance services division, and international and commercial services. Affiliated with the University of Pittsburgh Schools of the Health Sciences, UPMC is redefining health care by using innovative science, technology, and medicine to invent new models of accountable, cost-efficient, and patient-centered care. For more information on how UPMC is taking medicine from where it is to where it needs to be, go to www.UPMC.com.
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text: By Globe Sports Staff With temperatures returning to triple digits on Tuesday, the Dodge City American Legion Rangers hoped to continue their red-hot play this summer at Demon Field against the Finney County Blues. However, it was the Blues who would advance to the winner's bracket semifinals at Demon Field, cooling off the Rangers 6-5. Austin Weiser pitched six dominant innings for the Rangers (29-6), allowing just two earned runs on two hits, before running into trouble in the seventh and giving way to Andrew Balderaz. Balderaz was unable to hold the lead due to some shaky control and defensive miscues behind him, taking the loss and falling to 4-3 on the season. Balderaz reached base four times and scored twice to lead the offense, while Jordan Doan who collected three hits and knocked in two, and Collin Gifford with two hits. The game began with the Blues scoring a single run in the top of the first inning after a two out walk to Devon Acker. A triple by Jake Curran would be the only Blues hit until a single to lead off the seventh. The Rangers answered back with three in the bottom of the first. Doan scored Balderaz on a single to right field, which had reached on a walk and stole second base. The next two runs scored on back to back errors by the Blues as they failed to execute on a double steal by the Rangers, with Grant Meininger eventually scoring when the Blues center fielder overthrew third base resulting with the ball sailing into the visitor's dugout. The Rangers plated a single run in the third inning as Blues pitcher Isaiah Rodriguez walked Meininger with the bases loaded to score Balderaz. However, he escaped further harm when Doan was cut down at the plate and a strike out ended the ending. The Rangers struck again in the sixth, as Weiser scored on a sacrifice fly to left by Balderaz increasing the Rangers' lead to four runs. Unfortunately for the Rangers, it would be the last time they scored on the night. However, neither Weiser nor the Rangers lead would survive the Blues rally in the seventh. After a leadoff single, an apparent rally killing double play was erased by the home plate umpire who ruled the ball had grazed the foot of the hitter Addison DeHerrera resulting in a foul ball. DeHerrera would then walk signaling an early exit for Weiser. Balderaz promptly walked the first hitter he faced before striking out Acker for the first out of the inning. However, the Rangers began to self-destruct with two costly errors that allowed the Blues to tie the game, and eventually take the lead on an Ian Jones two- run single. Facing a one run deficit in the bottom of the ninth, the Rangers hoped to continue their late game magic of late. However, Edgar Montoya of the Blues would slam the door on the Rangers and secure the win for the visitors.


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Democratic Party Caucuses April 15
Area Democrats looking to take part in the Stevens County Democratic Party Caucuses will have an opportunity on April 15 at various locations across the county. The caucuses will give local Democrats the opportunity to participate in the delegate election process and work on the county platform. The Democratic Party Caucuses are following the Stevens County Republican Party caucuses held in March. The Democratic caucuses will not be determining a candidate for president, as party support is already dedicated to President Barack Obama who is running for re-election. However, delegates to the county convention on April 29 may be elected as "uncommitted", meaning they do not have to state a presidential preference. Caucus dates and locations To determine which Democratic caucus voters they should attend, registered voters must first determine which county precinct they are in via information with the county auditor. The precinct a voter resides in will determine which caucus the voter should attend. A map of the 55 county precincts is available through the Stevens County Auditor's office. Precinct information can also be obtained by calling the Stevens County Elections Department at 684-7514 and providing voter information or an address. Precincts are also listed on individual voter identification cards. The Stevens County Democratic Party caucuses will be held on Sunday, April 15 at 1:00 at all locations. Locations are as follows:Colville Junior High Cafeteria, 900 S. Cedar Street for precincts: Arden 1, Arden 2, Colville 1,2,3,4,5,6,7; Colville Valley, Mill Creek, Echo, Narcisse, Orin 1, Orin 2.Jenkins High School Cafeteria in Chewelah, 702 East Lincoln for precincts: Addy, Chewelah 1,2,3,4; Quartzite 1,2; Valley 1,2, Waitts Lake.Kettle Falls Public Library, Meyers Street for precincts: Kettle Falls 1,2; Marcus, Meyers Falls 1,2; First Thought, Kelly Hill, Rock Cut.Northport City Hall, 315 Summit Avenue for precincts: Columbia, Evans, Northport, Onion Creek.Geromimo's Restaurant in Springdale, 7 Shaffer Street for precincts: Camas, Clayton 1,2; Loon Lake 1,2; Springdale, Walker's Prairie, Wellpinit.Evergreen School, 3341 Addy-Gifford Road for precincts: Daisy, Rice, Hunters, Summit Valley.Lakeside High School in Nine Mile Falls, 5909 HWY 291 for precincts: Tum 1,2,3,4,5; Williams Valley. For more information about the Stevens County Democratic Party is also available on www.stevenscountydemocrats.com or by calling Bob Esvelt at 738-6530.To watch a video on how caucuses work click here: http://youtu.be/r2newteBbLc


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10 Jul 2012 13:00:41 PM
Quote of the Day: If it Were Up to Dana White, TRT Would Be Illegal
(Then again, it seems to be working out pretty well for Clay Guida so far.)
Hell must have frozen over, because for once, we are in agreement with Dana White.
We're not going to waste your time by recounting all of the endless press the issue of testosterone replacement therapy has received as of late, which would take us no less than twenty pages to complete. But needless to say, guys like Frank Mir are proving that damn near anyone can receive a therapeutic use exemption (TUE) for TRT if they are willing to fill out the proper paperwork, and we've only begun to see the amount of fighters who will likely begin to hop on that bandwagon as time goes on.
But with his win at UFC 148, Anderson Silva basically proved that a vicious knee trumps TRT nearly 100 percent of the time, a notion that the UFC President really wishes he could drive home in one way or another. White recently sat down with ESPN's Todd Grisham to discuss everything from fighter pay rates to the absolute sack of horseshit that was the Manny Pacquiao/Timothy Bradley decision. Being the polarizing subject that TRT is, Grisham brought up the possibility of the UFC having two fighters currently using testosterone as champions, were Chael Sonnen to defeat Silva and Dan Henderson to defeat Jon Jones, and what White would think of that. And we gotta say, we were rather impressed with Dana's level-headed response. It was almost as if he had considered both sides of the story, rather than lashing out with personal attacks at the first person to speak up about a slightly sensitive issue. Like we said, the sky must be falling.
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Officials checking Ky. dam after earthquake
Officials checking Ky. dam after earthquake
WHITESBURG, Ky. —
Officials in eastern Kentucky are conducting tests on a dam to see if a recent 4.3 magnitude earthquake centered near Blackey enlarged the flow of a small stream at the bottom of the structure.
Inspectors from the Kentucky Division of Environmental Protection joined city officials from Jenkins and engineer Paul Nesbit at the Elkhorn Lake dam. Nesbitt told The Mountain Eagle that the stream is 10 times larger than it was five years ago, but it is not a cause for panic.
Nesbitt said the growth of the stream is "a concern" and officials will decide what needs to be done after tests are complete.
The Nov. 10 earthquake, centered about 10 miles east of Whitesburg, is the fourth-largest in Kentucky history.


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Tempe PD looking for man who beat 20-year-oldPosted: Updated:
TEMPE, Ariz. -- It's around 2 a.m. and a 20-year-old victim walks to the elevator at the W6 in downtown Tempe to go home.
"The victim starts to walk in and the suspect out of nowhere starts to attack him," said Sgt. Darren Burch with Silent Witness.
It was a relentless attack that continued even when the victim was knocked unconscious and defenseless.
"This is what's referred to as an aggravated assault because the victim sustained such severe damage to his face, numerous facial fractures," said Sgt. Burch.
Sgt. Burch said the suspect then tears the victim's earring out and leaves it on the ground.
"We have great video, good surveillance both from the lobby as well as inside the elevator, so we have good pictures of the suspect, we also have good pictures of some other individual, a black male who may have been with the suspect before, but definitely after the crime, you can see the two leaving together," said Sgt. Burch.
The suspect is described as a white male in his 20's, about 6 feet tall, medium build with short brown hair. He was wearing a blue t-shirt with an unknown white logo at the time.
If you can identify him, you're urged to call Silent Witness at 480-WITNESS and if it's the right guy, you could earn up to $1,000 in reward money.


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POL319 Politics and Media
This course explores the relationship between the various media, politicians, and government officials. Particular attention is paid to the way the press and legislators, political executives, lobbyists, and members of the legislature interact.
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Reviewed By Michael F (HIGHLANDS RANCH, CO) Reviewed for a 2004 Dodge Dakota —6/22/2016 12:29 PM
Typical Performance Accessories instructions, missing steps, not enough detail. However, once you decide how you want them installed, it goes pretty fast and they look great! I am so glad I got these. It makes the post-lift look of the truck much cleaner.


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How Are We Going To Say "2010″? A Website Comes Just In The Nick Of Time.
I've actually made it up to 957 blog posts. I considered adding the extra 40, but that was too many, even for me. It's been a crazy year and I've learned so much as I've ventured into new areas with BIM and the blog. I wonder what 2010 will bring. Hopefully no more articles about how wonderful BIM is. We already know that. Maybe 2010 will be the year of the architect. Are you listening McGraw-Hill Construction? Ever since reading the words in their 2008 report that 2009 would be the year of the contractor, BIM for construction has exploded. It'd be great if all of the architects and engineers could get on board with BIM.
I'll finish off the post with a few family photos. Up top are 3 generations of Arkins. My dad on the right has been in the construction industry since 1954. Myself, I started in 1981 and JR has been into Legos for over a year now. For those of you who've been watching JR grow up the past 23 months, here's a few photos of him. If you wonder how I've made the time for almost 1,000 blog posts this year, the third photo below gives away my secret. I've had a little help from JR. No, he's not actually typing yet, but he does inspire me to help make the planet a better place for his future.
To all of you, happy new year and may next year be successful for all of us. May you be happy in your 3D modeling and BIM and may we never have to put another line on a layer again.
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Newsflash: Tomorrow is the last day of 2009. That means we're moving into the first new decade of the 2000s. And we have a decision to make.
Say "2009″ outloud. Chances are you're saying "two thousand and nine." But if you think about it, that's weird. Say "1909″ outloud. Chances are you're saying "nineteen-oh-nine." It makes some sense, since we weren't going to pronounce "2000″ as "twenty hundred," but for whatever reason, going forward, we never moved to something like "twenty-oh-one" for "2001″ and so forth. A new website is urging us to do just that for the next decade.
TwentyNot2000.com has one purpose: To break your habit of saying "two-thousand-and-SO-AND-SO" before the new decade begins tomorrow at midnight. Why do they care? Because it takes more time to say "two thousand and ten" rather than just "twenty ten." Also considered wrong by the site are "two thousand ten" (no "and") and "two oh ten." In the site's own words:
Say the year "1810″ out loud. Now say the year "1999″ out loud. See a pattern? It's been easier, faster, and shorter to say years this way for every decade (except for the one that just ended) instead of saying the number the long way. However, many people are carrying the way they said years from last decade over to this decade as a bad habit. If we don't fix this now, we'll be stuck saying years the long way for the next 99 years. Don't let that happen!The site also has a Facebook Group and Fan Page, just to drive the point home. The fan page actually has over 17,000 fans.
So choose now, but in the words of the Grail Knight from Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade, "choose wisely" or we could be stuck wasting words for the next 89 years (their math is a little off, but don't let that distract you).
Happy New Year.
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Mt Smart Stadium, Auckland, New Zealand
Meet the players
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NSW Cup ladder [end of last round]
Newtown Jets 26 [Chris Tuatara-Morrison 2, Troy Savage, Sonny Tuigamala, Ryan Verlinden tries; Tu'u Maori 3 goals
Auckland Vulcans 22 [4 tries, 2 goals]
Half-time: Vulcans led 16-10
Weather: Cold, light rain. Playing Surface: Excellent.
Referee: Leon Williamson.
The Newtown Jets managed to overhaul a very determined Auckland Vulcans team to win last Saturday's 23rd round NSW Cup match by 26-22, after trailing 16-10 at halftime.
The match was played in the impressive surrounds of Mt Smart Stadium, the home ground of the New Zealand Warriors. Giant prop, Ryan Verlinden, scored what proved to be the Jets' winning try in the game's 70th minute.
The Jets had made the journey across the Tasman knowing exactly how committed the Vulcans would be at home. While the Jets were defending their newly-acquired top of the table status, the Vulcans were fighting to regain a place in the competition's top eight.
The Vulcans scored first through a 90 metres intercept try in the tenth minute. Newtown replied by way of a try to centre, Chris Tuatara-Morrison, who received a clever inside pass from winger, Sonny Tuigamala, following crafty lead-up work by front-rower, Tinirau Arona. Centre, Tu'u Maori, converted from the sideline.
The Aucklanders regained the lead in the 25th minute but Newtown drew level again when winger, Troy Savage, won the race to the ball after Tu'u Maori had directed a well-weighted kick into the left side in-goal zone.
The Vulcans had the last word for the first half with a smartly-worked try right on the halftime siren.
Penalties, errors and team discipline proved to be determining factors in the game's second forty minutes. The Vulcans conceded a midfield penalty early in the second half that resulted in Jets winger, Sonny Tuigamala, scoring a try, with Tu'u Maori then posting his second sideline conversion.
Inspired defence by the Jets thwarted an almost certain Vulcans try in the 48th minute, but the home team punished Newtown for a midfield transgression by scoring to retake the lead at 22-16.
Clever play by backrower, Jason Wells, laid the groundwork for Chris Tuatara-Morrison's second try in the 60th minute, following the sin-binning of a Vulcans' forward and then, the massively-built Ryan Verlinden crashed over with ten minutes remaining to play, after the Jets had mounted sustained pressure on the Vulcans line.
Backrower, Brad Barrett, was rated the man of the match in this hard-fought win, while forwards, Tinirau Arona and Ray Moujalli, and backs, Tu'u Maori and Troy Savage, won plaudits from the coaching staff.
The Jets return to Henson Park this Saturday, 21 August, after four consecutive wins on the road. Newtown confronts the in-form Windsor Wolves at 3.00pm, and Cronulla-Sutherland and the Shellharbour Dragons provide a NSW Cup double-header when they meet at 1.00pm.
There is a special Men of League promotion day at Henson Park this Saturday, with a number of former Newtown Bluebags and Jets greats committed to attending.


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More than a third of US consumers (40%) prefer social logins to creating a new/guest account on e-commerce sites, according to a new study from Monetate.
Of course this indicates that a majority of consumers prefer creating new accounts, but merchants still cannot afford to ignore social logins altogether.
When looking at the breakdown of which social networks consumers prefer to login with, Facebook came top with 60%.
Yahoo came second with 12%, followed by Twitter (11%), Google (10%) and Linkedin (7%)
Monetate also looked at how social sharing can affect time on site – consumers who comment using a social login spend on average 15mins 35secs on site compared to 5mins for consumers who cannot comment or share using their social identities.
It's a bit of a stretch to claim that by enabling social logins and comments you will triple the average time spent on site, but this does suggest that there's at least a relationship between socially engaged consumers and time on site.
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I am sure - with time - the percentage of twitter will go up and that of Yahoo will further plummet - even below LinkedIn with the way the company is being handled these days!
Unsuprising that FB is the social log in of choice, as I suspect that those sites that offer a social log in will invariably have FB more often. I've never seen a LinkedIN log in
I think the definition of new/guest account here is muddled. Some sites require users to create an account to make a purchase, but it's been regarded as good practice for years not to require customers to create an account to make a purchase. Of course, "no account required" could be being replaced by social login to give the business a way to continue to connect with a customer, but I think it's a stretch to say customers prefer social login, if the only other choice is creating an account. If "no account required" was included I suspect this picture would be different.
Thanks for this, interesting comment where "40% of consumers prefer social log ins over creating a new account"
What are the drawbacks of this - I'm sure there are certain data issues over, for example, who owns that data. Is the ecommerce site allowed to use data that Facebook has clearly parsed over to them for promotional purposes for example? Can the shipping/billing address be saved for future use and if so who "owns" this data, the user, the ecommerce site or Facebook? What about, SagePay tokens, can credit card information be kept, too, with this kind of log in?
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GPSOLO July/August 2009
Canines in the Courtroom
Research into the benefits of human–animal bonding dates to the 1700s in York, England, where the Society of Friends established a facility called The Retreat to provide humane treatment for the mentally ill. Society officials theorized that having patients care for the many farm animals on the estate would aid in the patients' rehabilitation.
Through the ensuing centuries, therapists, sociologists, pediatricians, and psychologists have devoted countless hours researching the physiological benefits of human-animal interactions. Such studies have shown that the mere presence of a friendly animal can result in decreased anxiety and lessened sympathetic nervous systems arousal. Benefits include reduced blood pressure, lowered heart rate, a decrease in depression, increased speech and memory functions, and heightened mental clarity.
As a result of these studies, many in the criminal justice systems have become convinced of the positive effects of using animals as a "comfort item" to aid victims during their testimony in the courtroom, particularly in child abuse cases.
The use of "support persons" and "comfort items" by victims and witnesses in court has been widely accepted—and supported by general case law—for years. Specific statutes or rules may also apply, depending on the jurisdiction. The use of such support persons and items is almost always applicable in cases involving children, and often with adults, as well. In cases involving children, support persons can include parents, teachers, or victim advocates. Comfort items have traditionally included familiar objects such as toys or dolls.
Increasingly, however, child advocates in the courts are expanding this list to include animals such as therapy dogs. Indeed, prosecutors and judges are finding that the presence of a well–trained dog aids witness testimony by providing the victim with emotional support and comfort both in the witness room and in the courtroom. Success stories are beginning to emerge demonstrating that the use of canines in the courtroom not only provides the victim with a more positive outcome but also offers the victim a positive, life–changing experience.
One of the original courthouse dogs to aid young victims was a German Shepherd named Vachss, used by the Children's Advocacy Center (CAC) in Jackson, Mississippi, in the 1990s. In 1994 Vachss was presented with the Hero of the Year award for his role comforting children in the courtroom while they testified in abuse cases. (For more on the story of Vachss, along with a memorandum supporting the use of a dog to accompany the witness to the stand, see www.vachss.com/dogs/vachss_dog.html.)
More recently, the Children's Advocacy Center of Johnson County, Cleburne, Texas, has started using a therapy dog program. They have dogs accompany children in the courts and the interviewing rooms. The program, the first of its kind in Texas, has been such a success that the prosecutors' offices in California, Colorado, Idaho, and Michigan have contacted the center for advice on starting their own courtroom therapy dog programs. In 2007 the National Center for Prosecution of Child Abuse Update newsletter ran a two–part "Animal Assistance" series discussing the program (both parts, "The Use of Animal Assistance at Child Advocacy Centers" and "Pets in the Courtroom: The New 'Comfort Item,'" are available online at the National District Attorneys Association website, www.ndaa.org).
In Florida the Second Judicial Circuit has partnered with the Office of the State Attorney, the Leon County Board of County Commissioners, and a local volunteer animal visitation program called ComForT to create the Pet Therapy in the Courts Program. According to Susan Wilson, Leon County's senior deputy court administrator and the program's coordinator, "[t]he goal of the program is to have the dogs provide comfort to reduce the victim's anxiety, resulting in more accurate testimony" ("Comfort for Crime Victims in the Court System," www.2ndcircuit.leon.fl.us/newsmagazine/Resources/pettherapy.pdf). Because of the program's success, state attorney victim advocates now mail brochures about it to victims of violent crimes following the defendant's first court appearance. Helene Pollock, director of the Victim/Witness Assistance Program for State Attorney Willie Meggs, states, "We're confident that many crime victims and their families will benefit from this program."
In Carroll County, Maryland, an 11–month–old Black Lab/Newfoundland mix named Buddy aided the State Attorney's Office with a child abuse case involving a four–year–old female. In the presence of Buddy, this young victim became comfortable talking to prosecutors and agreed to testify; her abuser ultimately opted out of a trial, and the court convicted him on child abuse charges. (For more, see the ABC News story "Victims Find a 'Buddy' at the Courthouse" at http://abcnews.go.com/TheLaw/Story?id=5244356&page=1 and the CrimProf Blog entry "Therapy Dogs Easing Stress for Victims of Violent Crime as They Prepare to Testify" at http://lawprofessors.typepad.com/crimprof_blog/2008/06/therapy-dogs-ea.html.)
And victims are not the only ones benefiting from these new programs. Judges, lawyers, victim advocates, and court staff—all those who deal on a daily basis with the often–horrible consequences of crime—can find their morale boosted through the presence of dogs in court. According to Judge Wesley Saint Clair of the Superior Court of King County, Washington, "the dog's presence dissipates tension for everyone when dealing with difficult issues and provides a sense of normalcy" ( King County Bar Bulletin, quoted at www.courthousedogs.com).
Those considering starting a program of canines in the courtroom should read the informative article "Dogs in the Courtroom" by Idaho lawyer Rebecca Wallick ( www.thebark.com/content/dogs-courtroom) and visit the website www.courthousedogs.com, operated by Courthouse Dogs, LLC. Courthouse Dogs was founded by Ellen O'Neill–Stephens, senior deputy prosecuting attorney in King County, Washington. On the organization's website, she sums up the whole philosophy behind the use of canines in the courtroom:
The use of courthouse dogs can help bring about a major change in how we meet the emotional needs of all involved in the criminal justice system. The dog's calming presence creates a more humane and efficient system that enables judges, lawyers, and staff to accomplish their work in a more positive and constructive manner.
A similar conclusion is reached by Rena Marie Justice in her article "Animal Assistance Part II, Pets in the Courtroom: The New 'Comfort Item,'" ( National Center for Prosecution of Child Abuse Update, volume 20, number 3, 2007). After reviewing the research supporting the use of therapy dogs, Justice concludes:
However and whenever a jurisdiction chooses to include a therapy dog program, the benefits will outweigh any concerns. The human–animal bond is strong and evidence of its power is being seen in therapists' offices, advocacy centers, nursing homes and hospitals across our country. Perhaps now it is time for the courtrooms.
As we become more aware of the positive outcomes that can result from the incorporation of the human–animal bonding experience in the therapeutic setting, we are also becoming more appreciative of the benefits that individuals can derive through the appropriate use of canine companions in the judicial system. It's time our friends with paws had their day in court.
Therapy Dogs versus Service Dogs
People often confuse "therapy dogs" with "service dogs," but these are two distinct terms and carry with them different levels of protection under the law.
Therapy Dogs
A therapy dog is specially trained to offer comfort, companionship, and affection to those in need of a friendly pres-ence. These gentle animals are used in a variety of situations, including courtrooms, nursing homes, hospitals, schools, mental facilities, and disaster areas. Activities involving therapy dogs (or other therapy animals) are usually classified as AAA (animal assisted activities) or AAT (animal assisted therapy). The use of animals as therapeutic companions appears to help people relax, reduce their level of stress, and feel more comfortable in their environ-ment, whether it be a hospital or a courtroom.
To qualify as a therapy dog, the animal must be evaluated and registered with a national organization such as Therapy Dogs International (TDI; www.tdi-dog.org) or the Delta Society ( www.deltasociety.org). Most of these organization offer training and volunteer opportunities for both the dog and the dog handler. The therapy dog is only half of the therapy team; the hander, most frequently the dog owner, is the other half. Organizations such as Land of PureGold Foundation ( http://landofpuregold.com) offer dog therapy volunteer opportunities for people who do not own a dog.
Note that even with a certificate from one of these organizations, "therapy dog" is not a legally recognized title. Although certain facilities may allow, and even encourage, these pets to visit, therapy animals do not have the legal right to do so.
Service Dogs
Service dogs (also called companion dogs) are canines that play an important, defined role in the life of a disabled human partner. Service dogs provide their disabled partners more independence and self-sufficiency. The training for a service animal represents months of hard work, as the animal must be trained to be good natured and obedient in a variety of situations while also protecting its owner.
Some breeds are favored over others as service dogs, but the primary concern is the animal's temperament. The dog must be patient, friendly, kind, and gentle with a wide variety of people in an assortment of circumstances. Although its owner undoubtedly loves it, a service animal is not a pet. It is a working animal with important responsibilities to enhance the quality of its owner's life.
Most nations have laws protecting the rights of service animals aiding disabled persons. In the United States service animals enjoy extensive legal protections under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). According to the ADA, a service animal must be allowed everywhere its owner is and shall not be treated as a "pet" by business owners. This law supersedes local ordinances, which may, for example, prohibit dogs from restaurants. Failure to admit someone with a service animal into a business or workplace is grounds for what could be a very serious lawsuit. Most service dogs wear an identifying jacket or patch to mark them as a service animal at work.
Owners often carry ID cards for their service dogs to ensure they will be permitted into public facilities without incident. For more information, and to learn how to obtain valid certification and ID cards for service dogs, see the Registered Service Dogs website ( www.registeredservicedogs.com).
Debra S. Hart–Cohen, who can be found at www.nauticalkennels.com, manages the law firm of her husband, Lloyd D. Cohen, in Columbus, Ohio. Both Debra and Lloyd show their AKC Champion Schipperkes in conformation, rally, agility, and obedience competition events across the country, as well as in a new event called "dancing with dogs." Currently, Debra and Lloyd are working together on their next book, Dog Law.


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Almost as soon as I got the good news of my pregnancy—actually sooner—the symptoms kicked in, hard. But I made a vow to myself that no matter how awful I felt, if I had the good fortune of getting pregnant again I would not complain about it. Not after everything I've been through.
Well, that lasted for all of…okay, it didn't. I lied.
For the record, it doesn't mean I'm not extremely grateful for this blessing, but what can I say? When you're sick, you're sick. And oh boy (or girl), am I sick this time. I'm 13 weeks pregnant as I type this, and just as sick as I was the day after hearing the news. I haven't thrown up yet, but I came very close yesterday at work, during The Most Embarrassing Thing That's Ever Happened to Me—I started gagging at my desk after trying to eat McDonald's for lunch, and then (pardon me) burped, rather loudly. Yes, like a pig. A pregnant pig. My office is pretty quiet—and big—with zero privacy. The woman that sits next to me was almost as mortified as I was…as I went darting off to the bathroom.
I feel like a walking cliché of a sick pregnant woman whose body isn't her own anymore. Did I mention I'm only 13 weeks pregnant?
I know it has long been determined that "morning sickness" is a misnomer and it's really all day and night sickness, so I'd just like to weigh in about that: Who the hell coined the term!? It's misleading! I go to bed sick, wake up sick, and everything in between sick. Food does not make me feel better, either—the scale was moving in the wrong direction at my last OB appointment because I can hardly stomach anything other than a toasted bagel with butter.
I wasn't nearly this sick with Preston—I had such an easy, uneventful pregnancy, other than developing marginal placenta previa, for which I had no symptoms (but still required that I deliver via C-section). In fact, I loved being pregnant—I loved getting to eat whatever I wanted; loved feeling the baby move; loved the growing belly, all of it. I felt pretty great during my pregnancy the last time. I'm holding onto all those awesome feelings, hoping that they'll come back, ya know, any day now…
It wasn't all smooth sailing though—I remember getting hormone-induced headaches, but they went away the minute I entered my second trimester, practically overnight. No such luck this time. What I can't seem to figure out is, how do you gracefully juggle the constant debilitating nausea with raising a toddler and working full time, and still taking care of all the things you need to take care of in your life? Somehow I'm doing it, but I would not call it anything resembling graceful (grocery shopping, for example, is a total disaster). My poor husband has had to pick up a lot of my slack lately—but I think I'm running out of "morning sickness" cards, and we're not even half-way there yet.
Any tricks up your sleeve for managing "morning sickness" that lasts all day, every day? How'd you get through it, without letting everything else in your life fall apart?
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by Janet Schultz
"The school is the most important part of our community, and we need to invest in our children's education," said Lewiston Porter Board of Education President Jodee Riordan. "We've asked for a very modest increase, and it is solely about the cuts we've taken from New York state.
"We have done everything we are supposed to do. It's coming down to jobs, and it's coming down to the quality of our children's education.
"There's no scare tactic. The budget is less, but with the cuts from the state there is nothing we can do but ask for a modest increase," Riordan stressed.
This is the message the Riordan wants to send to the residents of the Lewiston-Porter School District as they go to the polls on Tuesday, June 18.
Superintendent Christopher Roser presented more modifications to the 2013-14 budget in order to get to the 3.95 percent tax levy increase the board will put forth to the voters.
After working with the Athletic Department, Roser has reinstated modified sports, with the exception of co-ed cross-country, wrestling and co-ed swimming. Those were cut due to low participation and the short seasons.
Roser also recommends putting co-curricular activities back into the proposed budget. He made these modifications by eliminating field trips, eliminating the After School Assistance Program, not replacing a teacher currently on leave, filling a grounds position from within, not replacing a nurse who is leaving, and making cuts in the cleaning staff.
"The bathrooms will be clean, the garbage cans will be emptied," said Roser. "But not every classroom will be swept, and not every chalkboard will be wiped down every day."
The board had already made significant cuts to the first budget proposed at $40,001,368 and a 5.52 percent tax levy increase to the voters. That budget was voted down.
This proposal is set at $39,647,771 and a 3.95 percent tax levy increase. This is now $825,004 less than the 2012-13 budget.
Should this budget not garner a 50 percent majority vote, the district is required to go to a contingency budget, which means another $893,995 in cuts. At this time, Roser has recommended to cut all interscholastic athletics, all co-curricular activities, eliminating half-day kindergarten, eliminating three cleaners and one art teacher and put the elementary librarian at 60 percent.
"I never wanted to go there," said Roser, referring to athletics and kindergarten. "I think you have to look at all things we've cut and figure out if this doesn't pass at 3.95 percent, what are we really looking at.
"All you hear from the IDA and the Niagara USA is 'jobs, jobs, jobs.' Yet we're laying off people, and I'm not hearing 'save all these people's jobs,' " said Riordan. "Or the impact going to half-day pre-K or half-day kindergarten would have."
"We have done our due diligence," said Roser. "We can't cut any more without impacting programs."
With the 3.95 percent tax threshold, a $125,000 home in the Town of Lewiston, using the basic STAR rebate would see a tax increase of $67 in its tax bill. In the Town of Porter, it would be a $30 increase.
"We are trying to maintain programming the best way we can," he concluded.
The vote on the budget will be from noon to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, June 18, in the Community Resource Room on the Lew-Port campus.
In addition to the budget situation, the board passed a resolution that will be forwarded to New York state and local legislators asking that the redefining of the boundaries contained in the Niagara River Greenway agreement package in the relicensing settlement agreement with the New York Power Authority be rejected.
The Town of Lewiston approved a similar resolution last week.
Lew-Port, as does the town, receives financial support from the New York Power Authority on a yearly basis due to the fact that the Power Authority had taken over large portions of land, depriving the communities of tax money that the land would generate if there were businesses and residences on that property.
The proposed boundaries would be moved closer to the Niagara River, thus eliminating Lew-Port from receiving funding. That funding provides for capital improvements at the school district, which take the burden off the local taxpayer.
The district cites that the proposed legislation is contrary to the interests of Lew-Port and its residents and also violates the contractual rights of the district and its citizens.
Riordan voted against the resolution.
"While I don't want to take money away from the school," said Riordan. "They have a point in wanting to clarify the projects."
Lewiston-Porter representatives appeared before the Greenway Host Communities Standing Committee Thursday to offer their Recreation Complex Phase II proposal for $6.3 million in funding, which the Niagara River Greenway Commission determined as inconsistent on May 21. Their proposal won approval.


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just a wild thought but i think machineguns and laser could use some aditions.
machineguns: early on are good but on the later stages of the game the damage does not keep up with the armor upgrades. i think the game could use a heavy minigun or anything of the likes that trades overall dpm for a higher base damage.
say: twin assault gun: 49 dmg with 187.5 rounds per minute
minigun: 60dmg with 120 rounds per minute
heavy minigun: 80dmg with 60 rounds per minute
lasers: i think they should have some presence in the early game like light gun ---> heavy light gun --> flashlight ---> normal path.


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LEWISBURG, Pa. — Chris Martine has been named the next David Burpee Chair in Plant Genetics and Research at Bucknell University. He will join Bucknell in July as a professor in the Department of Biology.
For the past six years, Martine has been a professor of botany at the State University of New York (SUNY) College at Plattsburgh. During his time there he helped create the first student chapter of the Botanical Society of America and established the only Botany Minor available among the 18 four-year SUNY schools. In 2011, Martine was presented with a SUNY Chancellor's Award for Teaching Excellence, one year after being selected for the Charles Edwin Bessey Teaching Award by the Botanical Society of America, or BSA.
Martine received his bachelor's degree in Natural Resource Management from Rutgers University in 1996. He received his master's degree in Ecology and Evolution at Rutgers in 2001 while working as a science educator for the New Jersey Forest Service and the Mercer County (N.J.) Soil Conservation District. In 2006, Martine earned his doctorate in Botany from the University of Connecticut. While a student at UConn, Martine won graduate student research awards from the BSA and the American Society of Plant Taxonomists. The latter society also selected him for the George R. Cooley Award in 2005.
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WASHINGTON - October 15, 2013 --Military authorities say a Colorado-based Green Beret from Pennsylvania was killed over the weekend during an attack on his base in Afghanistan.
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BEIJING (Reuters) - China's public security chief urged Vietnam on Saturday to take tough measures to stem anti-China violence and punish rioters following deadly attacks there earlier this week, China's official Xinhua News Agency reported.
The Vietnamese government has said one person was killed in the rioting on Tuesday and Wednesday night, but a doctor at a hospital near one area of clashes said he had seen 21 dead bodies and that at least 100 people were wounded.
"The Vietnamese government should be accountable for the violent attacks on Chinese companies and staff," China's Public Security Minister Guo Shengkun was quoted saying in a telephone call with Vietnam's minister of public security Tran Dai Quang.
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Thousands of Vietnamese attacked businesses and factories on Monday and Tuesday in the country's industrial parks, targeting Chinese workers and Chinese-owned businesses. Many Taiwanese-owned firms bore the brunt because the crowds believed they were owned by mainland Chinese, and Hong Kong firms were also hit.
China's Foreign Ministry advised Chinese nationals to hold off from travelling to Vietnam and told Chinese citizens in Vietnam to avoid leaving their premises, according to a statement posted on the ministry's website on Saturday.
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Vietnamese anger erupted after China parked an oil rig in a part of the South China Sea claimed by Hanoi. It is the worst breakdown in ties between the two Communist neighbors since a brief but bloody border war in 1979.
In Washington, a senior U.S. official, speaking on condition of anonymity, told Reuters that China's "provocative" actions in maritime disputes were dangerous and had to stop, and China's relations with its neighbors were straining ties with the United States.
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Jeez no doubt, Chas...that sounds like fun Well Pat, where do the Audi guys drive? That time I rode with Rian I was too busy concentrating on the talkabouts, Big Head Todd, sharp corners at 60 mph, 120 mph on I-70, and hanging on to the camcorder :wink: Dang that was fun, too ~Wendy
Who's going? I'd hate to be the only rep...providing my wife lets me go....
Mmmmm....I don't think I could keep up...you know no chip and all, I may have to buy some HID bulbs too Jon's running his AllRoad?
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Yeeeeeaaaaah....I got hosed....I didn't see Pat, John, Andrew...nobody I knew...The ride sure did kick some serious ***I had a guy in an Audi ask me what I did to my car becuase he "just can't keep up"hehehehehe...I think I need some better brakes...Maybe the B5ers could take the same road sometime...it was killer!
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Sometimes it seems like every street in New York City has one or two buildings with scaffolding bridging the sidewalk.
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Would that change if they were covered with art?
That's what ArtBridge, a non-profit organization based here in Chelsea, hopes to find out during its upcoming public art exhibition.
Tomorrow is the deadline Update: deadline extended! You now have until July 16 to submit entries for the ArtBridge 2010/2011 Exhibition, an upcoming public art project that will transforms overhead construction scaffolding at eight locations into temporary exhibition space for the work of emerging artists.
After a successful 480-foot inaugural installation on West Chelsea's historic London Terrace Gardens (which included paintings by Friends of the High Line Co-Founder Robert Hammond), ArtBridge intends to bring its first-of-its kind projects to all five boroughs, beautifying neighborhoods while giving emerging artists unprecedented exposure.
Each location will feature up to 25 artists, so there will be lots of opportunities to showcase your work. All chosen work will be enlarged to billboard size, printed on eco-friendly, fade resistant material, and hung prominently outdoors from three months to one year. Artists are encouraged to submit their entries by the end of the day tomorrow.
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