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The Charter provides that the Council shall elect a president to preside over meetings. The Council elects a president and a vice-president each December for a one-year term.
The Council President is responsible for setting the Council's agenda and work schedule, reviews and signs all official documents of the Council, responds to the major portion of the correspondence addressed to the Council, and acts as spokesperson. In recognition of these additional responsibilities, the Council President receives a salary 10 percent greater than the salary of the other Councilmembers.
There are currently six Council standing committees. Each Committee has budget review and program oversight responsibilities. Some cross-cutting issues may be reviewed by two committees meeting jointly.
In some of the committees, an individual other than the Chair has been designated as the Lead Councilmember for an issue or group of issues. Lead Councilmembers take the initiative in developing agenda items in their areas of responsibility and act as chair of the committee when their items are being discussed.
Council committees customarily meet on Mondays and Thursdays. During the Council budget seasons (January through June), committee sessions are held more frequently.


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Altering a dress into an apron requires less work than making an apron from scratch. If you shop wisely, you can easily spend less for the dress than you would pay for new fabric. That isn't even the best part. The best part is all the really unique styles you could work with. You can be really creative with these. Start looking at second-hand dresses in a new way. The result: a one-of-a-kind apron.
I love vintage clothing and aprons are no exception. I designed this apron to look like an apron from the 1930′s. After removing a stain, I transformed this simple dress into a vintage looking full bib over the head apron.
How to:
Find a dress that inspires you. Search yard sales, thrift stores or even your own closet. You don't even need to find your own size; it just needs to be big enough to do the job. Keep in mind that you will be wearing your apron on top of your regular clothing. Picking a dress with a print rather than a solid color fabric has the benefit of hiding stains better. The first thing you will probably want to do is wash the dress and iron it. Next, cut up the back of the dress. Remove the zipper (if there is one) and save for another project.
Cut strips from the back center of the dress to use as the apron ties. I cut my strips 3 ½ inches wide which resulted in 1 ½ inch wide ties. (Sometimes it is better and/or necessary to cut a strip of fabric off the bottom of the dress to make the ties.)
Fold each strip with right sides facing and sew along two sides leaving one end open. Turn the resulting tube right side out.
Use scrap cardboard such as from a cereal box or brown paper bag to trace the shape of the top of the dress. Cut out this shape.
Now put the cardboard on top of the dress and sketch on it the desired shape you want the apron. This is your chance to be creative. When you have the shape drawn out the way you want it, cut out the shape. Trace the stencil you have just made. Flip the stencil over and trace on the other side of the dress. Remember to make it ¼ inch larger (for a seam allowance).
Turn inside out (if the dress you are using has a liner) and sew the back edges. If there is no liner you can turn over the raw edges and machine sew.
With the apron right side out, top stitch along the edges; stitch the apron ties on as you go.
Embellish with buttons from your salvaged button jar. If you don't have one, start one today. Whenever you have a piece of clothing that is ready for the rag pile, remove the buttons. Store all these salvaged buttons in a jar or other designated spot.
On the top of the back of the apron, I attached the sides together by sewing on buttons. If you want, you can make button holes- so the buttons really work. Make sure that your head can get in and out of the apron before permanently attaching.
Now you are ready to go bake something.
My daughter came up with the idea to use a dress to make an apron first. If you would like to see her handy work click here.

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NetX DHCP Client Module Guide Resources
Information on the module guide itself and the associated resources and known issues are available here.
The NetX DHCP Client module defines APIs for creating and starting the DHCP client. Internally, the DHCP client handles all communication with the DHCP server to obtain an IP address.
The NetX DHCP Client module supports the following features:
- The NetX DHCP Client module is compliant with RFC2132, RFC2131, and related RFCs.
- The module provides high-level APIs to:
- Create and delete a DHCP client instance
- Start, stop, and reinitialize the DHCP client (to restart the DHCP client protocol)
- Request a specific IP Address from the server
- Specify the network interface to run the DHCP client on
- Supply an application-created packet pool to the DHCP client
Module Guide
The NetX DHCP Client module guide is targeted for SSP 1.2.0 and the SK-S7G2 Kit.
The most recent versions of the NetX DHCP Client module guide application note, application project and import guide are available here.
Module Guide Resources
The following application projects for the NetX DHCP Client module are available from the Synergy Gallery. You can find them in the zip file located on the right side of the page here
- NetX DHCP with SSP 1.2.0 (Server)
- NetX DHCP with SSP 1.2.0 (Client)
The following application projects are available from the Renesas web site at the referenced url.
- Getting Started with NetX™ Duo DHCP - Application Project here.
Known issues
- Refer to the SSP release notes for known issues, available here.
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Did you know that Michigan Tech's Orientation isn't just for your student? It's for you, too! Join us for Parent & Family Orientation August 26-27, 2017. Programming will begin on Saturday evening with a Parent Welcome and Opening Session, and will be followed by more events specially created for the family members of first-year students on Sunday. Activities include a dessert social, campus tours, the University Welcome, and a variety of informational seminars. The majority of activities will conclude by Sunday at 3 p.m.
Family Weekend, a Michigan Tech tradition held each fall, provides parents, guardians, and family members the opportunity to visit with their Tech student. During Family Weekend, families can explore campus and the surrounding area, enjoy activities sponsored by Michigan Tech on and off campus, and spend quality time together. Mark your calendar and make arrangements soon—Family Weekend will be here before you know it!
Are you or someone you know going to the Great Lakes Invitational (GLI) this year? Buy your tickets online through the link below and part of your ticket purchase will go to help the Husky FAN Pantry! Tickets prices remain the same.
WHO: You, your friends, family, alumni, etc
WHAT: Great Lakes Invitational College Hockey
WHERE: Joe Louis Arena, Detroit Michigan
WHEN: December 29 and 30
WHY: Support the Huskies Hockey Team and the Husky FAN Pantry. The pantry provides food, meal swipes, emergency food packs, and educational programming to the campus community at no cost.
HOW: Go to this website www.olyent.com/MTUgreeklife and enter the promotion code: MTUGREEK
This fundraiser is sponsored by Michigan Tech's Fraternity and Sorority Life.
If you have any questions, please email Rochelle Spencer (firstname.lastname@example.com) for Michigan Tech related questions or Lauren Kalinosky (firstname.lastname@example.com) for ticket questions or to purchase tickets over the phone.
Is your student interested in Leadership opportunities? The LeaderShape® Institute is an intensive week-long leadership development experience that is designed to help young leaders learn to "lead with integrity". This highly interactive and energizing program provides the tools for individuals to:
- Act consistently with core ethical values, personal values, and convictions
- Develop and enrich relationships
- Respect the dignity and contribution of all people
- Believe in a healthy disregard for the impossible
- Produce extraordinary results
What happens at the LeaderShape® Institute? Utilizing highly interactive program methods rather than classroom lectures, everyone is a teacher and everyone is a learner. The majority of work is done in a large group called the Learning Community. From this larger group, smaller groups, called Family Clusters, are formed where participants work on their vision statements. The Family Cluster provides a supportive, safe environment that promotes learning and the development of new skills and attitudes. At the LeaderShape® Institute, participants create a LeaderShape® Breakthrough Blueprint they can begin to implement as soon as they leave. The objective of each participant's blueprint is to produce extraordinary results in their organization and their institution during the next nine to 12 months.
The Michigan Tech LeaderShape® Institute: The Michigan Tech LeaderShape® Institute will take place January 2-7, 2017, at the Ford Center in Alberta, MI. There is a minimal cost to attend the Institute; however you must be selected through an application process to become a participant. All transportation to and from the Institute will be provided along with meals and lodging. Participants must be available and are expected to stay for the entire length of the institute. For additional information, please visit the LeaderShape® National Website at http://www.leadershape.org. LeaderShape® applications are available now and the deadline to apply is November 3.
This message from the Undergraduate Student Govemnment was sent to all undergraduate students:
As you may know, for the last few years the Undergraduate Student Government has successfully charted a student bus for Thanksgiving Break, Winter Break, and Spring Break. If you have purchased a ticket in the past, I'd like to thank you for making this a successful endeavor.
Thanksgiving is approaching once again, and the USG has charted a bus for this break as well. Once again tickets will be available to purchase online, as this will allow students (or family/friends) to purchase a ticket with a credit card.
After you have purchased a ticket it is YOUR responsibility to stop by the USG office (MUB 113) and sign a liability release form. If you purchase a ticket but do not sign a release form, you will not be able to ride the bus and will NOT be refunded.
As far as destinations, the route will be the same as previous trips with stops in St. Ignace, Gaylord, Clare, and the final stop in Lansing. There is more information regarding that on the Eventbrite website. (See the link below.)
Bus loading will begin promptly at 7:45 AM on Saturday, November 19, 2016. The bus WILL leave at 8:00 AM. The bus will make its return trip on Sunday, November 27 from East Lansing at 8:00 AM with the same stops along the way. The times for arrival are tentative as weather is more than likely going to affect the schedule in some way. USG recommends that you arrive at your designated pickup spot 20 minutes before the scheduled departure time.
Ticket sales will begin on Tuesday, October 25 at 8:00 AM. The round trip cost will be $90 plus fees. The link to purchase a ticket is:
More information regarding the route can also be found there.
If you have any questions, please contact me! firstname.lastname@example.com
Thank you for your time!
Brian Messman
USG Events Committee Chair
With October comes midterm, and midterm grades were posted for all first-year students on Monday, October 17. In order to support first-year students, the Waino Wahtera Center for Student Success provides outreach to students who received more than one "UN" (unsatisfactory) midterm grade. Academic Advisors also receive midterm grade reports and are encouraged to contact students they think are struggling. While only first-year students receive midterm grades, midterm is a great time for all students to evaluate what they have been doing and make changes as needed.
If you think your student may benefit from additional support, encourage them to take advantage of some of the academic resources available to them on campus. The Learning Centers provide coaches to help students understand subject material, and coaches are students themselves. Many centers offer individual tutoring or team-style learning sessions, they are free to students and a great support for their success. There are other academic support services available to students through the Waino Wahtera Center for Student Success, Counseling Services, and Student Disability Services.
UP Health System Portage will be offering meningitis and flu vaccine clinics on Michigan Tech's campus this fall.
The quadrivalent flu vaccine is by injection at a cost of $40 payable at the time of service. Cash, check or credit card will be accepted. Students with Michigan Tech's United Health Care (UHC) student health plan can have their flu vaccine billed to insurance with their UHC member ID card. Employees, retirees and family members insured by Michigan Tech's Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan (BCBSM) can also have their flu vaccine billed to insurance with their BCBSM member ID card. This does not include retirees that have Blue Cross insurance through MPSERS.
The meningitis vaccine is by injection at a cost of $159 with a flu shot or $199 without a flu shot. Payment is expected at the time of service and will not be billed to insurance. Receipts will be provided and individuals can submit these to insurances to see if they'll be reimbursed. In order to receive the meningitis vaccine during one of the clinic dates below, you must schedule an appointment by emailing email@example.com .
Anyone under the age of 18 cannot be vaccinated without parental permission. A spouse and/or child may attend without the employee.
The dates of the clinics are:
- October 19, 11-3:00 pm, MUB Ballroom
- October 26, 4-6:00 pm, MUB Alumni Lounge
- November 1, 11-1:00 pm, MUB Alumni Lounge
- November 2, 4-6:00 pm, MUB Alumni Lounge
The Michigan Tech Fall 2016 Fall Career Fair is hosting 327 recruiting organizations, the third largest Michigan Tech Career Fair, with 1,200 recruiters today. Our students have been preparing for the big day by participating in a variety of CareerFEST events hosted by Career Services. Students can visit with recruiters from noon-5:00 PM today in the SDC. Many parents try to "sneak a peak" at their student by viewing the webcam located in the SDC (http://www.mtu.edu/webcams/sdc/motion.html).
Academic Success Coaches are successful students who provide direction and support to peers who need assistance developing the skills that support success and retention like how to study, time management, using campus resources and working with faculty. The coaches have their own space in the Waino Wahtera Center for Student Success and students can choose to schedule an appointment or stop by during walk-in hours. Coaches represent a variety of backgrounds, majors and life experiences. Coaching appointments and walk-in hours are available 10:00 AM-5:00 PM Monday –Friday.
The Waino Wahtera Center for Student Success is dedicated to making a positive impact in the lives of Michigan Tech's students by helping them develop attitudes, values, and skills which enhance their academic and personal success. A committed staff offers students and their families programs, services, and opportunities that encourage their transition to, and success within university life.
If you think your student may be struggling, encourage them to take advantage of some of the academic resources available to them on campus. Learning centers, operated by most departments, assist students taking certain courses or who are just generally having academic difficulty. Many centers offer individual tutoring or team-style learning sessions. They are free to students and a great support for their success. There are other academic support services available to students through the Waino Wahtera Center for Student Success, Counseling Services, and Student Disability Services.


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There's more to a character than whether he or she is a rape survivor.
[This post talks about plot details from last night's Scandal.] On Thursday's ironically titled "Everything's Coming Up Mellie," we learned that yet another one of our main Scandal characters has been the victim of abuse: Fifteen years ago, Mellie's father-in- law Big Jer raped her — and might be the father of her son, also named Jerry. It was a horrifying scene, even for a show that often depicts torture, assault, murder, and emotional abuse. There's plenty of discussion to be had about rape-as-cheap-plot-device, though I'll hold off on accusing Scandal of that until we see whether the assault is ever referenced again. (My guess is yes, and my guess is that Mellie tells Olivia.)
But I'm not convinced that this was Scandal's attempt to "humanize Mellie, and perhaps move a couple people from the 'Love to Hate' camp to the just 'Straight Up Love,'" as EW put it. According to Yahoo TV, "Mellie is no longer the villain." At Complex, it's "If you don't like or at least have more sympathy for Mellie after last night, you have no soul and kick puppies for sport." "I feel like the writers have really tried to make Mellie more likeable this season and Thursday's episode was the pinnacle of that," says the Washington Post. "Scandal fans, it's time to stop hating on Mellie," announces Hollywood Life. "Scandal refuses to let Mellie be the Skyler White of the Fitz administration," says Bustle. (That's its own can o'worms.) The basic through line of these: I used to just think she was an icy bitch, but now that I know she's been raped, I guess I'll cut her some slack! Believe it or not, some of us have been cutting her slack this whole time.
I don't suddenly like Mellie more or less because she is a survivor of rape. This idea that Mellie's behavior is somehow lovable because it has some of its origins in a devastating sexual assault absolutely does not compute. For starters, I already loved Mellie's behavior. But more important, Scandal is not that interested in us liking anyone. I'm interested in these characters, I have compassion for them, and I find their wild and violent exploits endlessly fascinating and intriguing. But like? This show does not operate on a like economy. It operates on an action economy. To wit: Harrison has been tremendously likable in the last few weeks, but he's been so totally nonessential I was worried they were writing him off the show, Henry Ian Cusick–style.
There are plenty of reasons to root for Mellie as a character: She's funny, she's ambitious, she's acerbic, and in a hive of calculating, manipulative, and dangerous emotional vampires, she may be the queen bee. Mellie's rape is not a referendum on her likability. It is also not the totality of her personhood. Does her trauma explain some of her behavioral traits in the present day? Yes, of course. Rape is catastrophic, and none of this should be construed as minimized or denying the impact of sexual assault and abuse. But we knew a lot about Mellie before we knew that she was a rape survivor, and I'm hopeful that we'll continue to learn other things about her backstory, be they related to her assault or not.


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If there is a change in circumstances that could affect your council tax bill you must inform us immediately, for example, if you move address or you are no longer entitled to a discount or exemption.
You can tell us of your change of address at iammoving.com
Alternatively, If you wish to report a change in circumstances or change of address you can telephone 01773 841440.
Alternatively, you may send an e-mail to firstname.lastname@example.com confirming a change in circumstances, the date and details of a move, details regarding the owners of the properties, or information about the tenancy (i.e. Landlord's name and address).
If the Council has given you a discount but you are not entitled to one, or are no longer entitled to one, you must inform us or you may face a penalty.
If for some reason you are unable to find the information which you require on our website, you can contact us by the following methods.
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Join Russell Viers for an in-depth discussion in this video Reading and extracting file info, part of 11 Tricks for Faster Photo Processing with Bridge and Photoshop.
Now all along, you've heard me say it probably enough that you're sick of hearing it, that metadata rides along with the photo. Well, here I am in InDesign, I know it's a Bridge class, but just hang with me for just a second. Let's take this photograph here, or this one, it doesn't matter, any of these photographs, and let's go back to Bridge and look at them just quickly. Let's go to this one, for example. Castello di Mesocco in Mesocco, Switzerland. I took the picture, blah, blah, blah. Okay. There's the information. It's got five stars, we've got that.
And the keywords, hm, no keywords. Okay. So, that's the information about that photo. I can see it here in Bridge. I can also see it in Photoshop. If I open this up in Photoshop and I go to File > File Info and, there. I can see it there as well. Okay. That's alright. But check this out. I can select this photo in InDesign and go to Window > Info. In the Info panel, if I go to the Panel menu there and go to File Info, guess what's going to pop up. Yep.
The Metadata. How many stars, the description, who took the picture, all the IPTC data is right there, camera data is there. Everything I need to know about this photo, because it's in the photo, I can extract it in InDesign. Now, how does that help me? Well, if this description is good enough, I can actually copy this and paste it underneath the photograph. Now, those of you who know InDesign and CS5 very well are maybe laughing because I said that because there's better ways to do it. I'm only making a point, alright? CS5 gave us some really neat Captioning tools but right now, I just want to show we can extract that Metadata from the File Info.
If you go to CS4 and before, under Window, back in CS4 it was called Automation. In CS5, it's here under Utility > Scripts, but in CS4 and earlier, under your Window > Automation > Scripts, you could open up that Scripts panel, and inside of Applications > Samples > JavaScript, you had to bury it. Down here was a script called Label Graphics. And Label Graphics if you double-click on it would extract that Metadata for you on all the photographs automatically. So, if you've got an old version of InDesign, look for that. There are also a bunch of scripts that you can find online, just do a search for them, an internet search for Metadata scripts in InDesign. You'll probably find a lot of them.
InDesign CS5 made it even easier for us but I just want you to see that I can actually see this Metadata inside of InDesign. Some of it I can even see in the Links panel, some of this information that pertains to the image. Let's just see if we can see anymore. Let's go to Panel Options > Description, right there. I can say, show me the description and headline, show me the photographer.
So, yes, Metadata can be extracted and put into this Links panel, and that's not new to CS5, we've had that since CS4. So, the Links panel can actually show you the Metadata without even going to the File Info. The reason I like File Info is because I like to keep my Links panel a little bit cleaner than that. And if I need that Metadata, I want to go to the Info Panel, I want to extract that if I need it. Metadata as I've just demonstrated, doesn't end in Bridge. It comes right here into InDesign and I can pull it right out to use in my publication.
- Introducing Adobe Bridge
- Viewing and sorting your photos
- The power of metadata
- Filtering
- Using Bridge with InDesign
- Adjusting lots of photos quickly
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To say that it is Japan's most spectacular castle seemed like a sweeping declaration. But with almost every article describing it as such, I thought the Himeji Castle was worth a visit during our trip.
And it was. Because more than the castle, it was the whole city that charmed us and made us wish we could stay longer. But since we had limited time, we just made do of that one day we had to explore the second largest city in the Hyogo Prefecture.
How to travel between Osaka and Himeji
While Himeji is quite far from Osaka, it's pretty easy to go to.
From the Osaka Station, board the JR Railway Line (Special Rapid Train) heading towards Himeji. Since it takes about an hour to get there, you can actually take a nap during the train ride. And before you know it, voila. You're there. (For more options on how to get to Himeji from various points, click here.)
TIPThere are departures for Himeji every 15 minutes. But before boarding any train, it would be best to look for an English-speaking train official and confirm if the train at the platform is already the one that's Himeji-bound. You don't want to end up on the other side of the Kansai region!
Free bicycle rental
The best way to go around city? By bicycle! More so if you're traveling to Japan on a budget because you can borrow it...FOR FREE!
Once you exit the train JR Himeji station, look for the Himeji Tourist Information Center which should be on your left. When you enter, proceed to the counter and tell them that you will be borrowing a bicycle for the day. They will then ask you to fill up a form and then provide you a number card.
Upon exiting the Tourist Information Center, proceed to the sidewalk on the right side. Just go straight following the direction of the main road until you see this sign:
Go down and you will reach the basement parking for bikes. Just present you number card to the person-in-charge and then you can get your bike for the day.
Not that you need more proof, but this "bicycle escalator" just shows how much Himeji (and the whole of Japan for that matter) is bike-friendly.
|The Japanese, they think of everything!
Reaching the Himeji Castle
The castle's really not hard to miss. The moment you step out onto the streets, its elegant white structure will immediately be in your line of sight.
The way to the castle itself is pretty pleasant and interesting. I love how wide the roads and spacious the sidewalks are.
|Pedestrian and bike-friendly sidewalks.
|His and hers.
And you know a place is really photogenic when you're not even inside yet and you're already having your photo taken.
|The obligatory tourist shot outside the castle grounds.
The Himeji Castle
The weather was a bit gloomy that day. But even in the absence blue skies, the castle's beauty stood out.
What's even more fascinating is that during World War II, Himeji was targeted by an air raid by the United States. 767 tons of incendiary bombs were dropped on the city. None of them ever hit the castle.*
"Himeji Castle (姫路城, Himejijō), also known as White Heron Castle (Shirasagijo) due to its elegant, white appearance, is widely considered Japan's most spectacular castle for its imposing size and beauty and its well preserved, complex castle grounds. The castle is both a national treasure and a world heritage site." (Read more here.)
The way to the castle is like a labyrinth, with every corner a photo opportunity.
TRIVIAThe Himeji Castle has just undergone a five-year restoration and was closed to the public for and was just reopened last April 2015. The roof tiles were replaced and the outer walls were repainted to restore the castle's elegant appearance.
The inside of the castle is pretty bare. And if you're already quite tired from the walk to the entrance, you might be discouraged to go up all six floors to reach the main keep.
|The main keep.
Going out, you will be directed to the back exit which will lead you to a huge garden. From this side, the castle doesn't look quite as imposing but, nevertheless, just as beautiful.
Admission ends one hour before closing
Closed December 29 and 30
Castle + Kokoen Garden Y 1040 (USD 743)
Around the city
Because we only had one day to go around and it was already raining, we skipped the Kokoen Garden (which is typically visited by tourists in tandem with the Himeji Castle) and went straight to our next stop: the Himeji market.
From the castle, go back to the main road and you may enter the market through the sidewalk (the same sidewalk where the entrance to the underground bicycle parking is located).
If you're buying gifts to bring home, then this is the right place for you. You will never run out of options with its rows...
And rows...
...and rows of stores selling local trinkets and merchandise.
We even came across this Hello Kity Cafe.
We would've wanted to cover more of the kilometer-long market but our hunger overpowered our desire to shop. So after buying a couple of items, we settled in at this nice little restaurant and had our fill of Japanese cuisine.
So if you're looking to complete your list of places to visit in Japan, particularly in the Kansai Region, definitely add Himeji in your itinerary. I also read that this city is very pretty during spring with cherry blossoms beautifying the castle grounds. And that is my cue to say: We're definitely coming back :)


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The Sonora Police Department reported the following:
2:43 a.m., trespass/loiter — A woman repeatedly filled carts with items at a Sanguinetti Road business then explained she could not pay for them.
9:02 a.m., parking — A vehicle almost caused an accident on Elkin Street, ran a stop sign on South Stewart Street then parked in a no parking area.
9:02 a.m., traffic accidents — Two vehicles were involved in an non-injury accident in front of a Mono Way business.
1:59 p.m., reckless driving — A man sped through a Mono Way parking lot, burned rubber for about 20 seconds, then left.
4:56 p.m., controlled substances — About a half dozen male and female juveniles drank alcohol and smoked a substance in the area of South Forest Road.
9:44 p.m., animal complaints — An injured deer was seen on the side of Shaws Flat Road after being hit by a vehicle.
The Sheriff's Office reported the following:
10:06 a.m., Jamestown — Someone ripped the handle off a back door of a Main Street business, but could not pry the back door open.
10:24 a.m., Mi Wuk Village — A man with a large walking stick sat on a Highway 108 bench and took off his jacket and shoes.
2:25 p.m., Sonora — A bag of trash, rocks and glass was seen at the intersection of Greenley Road and Cabezut Road.
3:18 p.m., Chinese Camp — A sign at a ranch on Highway 49 was vandalized and a fence in the area was damaged.
5:26 p.m., Sonora — A woman returned to her Old Sonora Columbia Road residence to retrieve paperwork, and after investigating screaming in her backyard, she was hit in the face with a flashlight by an unknown person.
8:56 p.m., Twain Harte — The ex-girlfriend of a Sierra Drive resident hit him in the face with an object and chipped his tooth.
Cited on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs:
None reported.
Felony bookings
None reported.
The Sheriff's Office reported the following:
9:40 a.m., Copperopolis — Someone trespassed on a Town Square Road property during the night.
11:09 a.m., West Point — A person in camouflage clothing was seen in bushes on Smitty Lane.
11:28 a.m., West Point — A vehicle with a smashed window was left in a Pine Street driveway.
9:45 p.m., Burson — Shots were heard in the area of Megan Lane.
Cited on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs:
None reported.
Felony bookings
None reported.


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Join us for an exciting afternoon of art and entertainment!
We are hosting a Spring Gala Fundraiser at the beautiful Breaux Vineyards. To bring awareness of our organization to the community, while raising funds to continue our mission of providing the healing power of art to those in need. We will have a silent art auction with some amazing art from talented local artists and an exciting murder mystery show by StageCoach Theatre Company.
All while enjoying a delicious organic farm fresh heavy hors d'oeuvres buffet catered by local Grandale Restaurant, delectable desserts by Karen Harper-Fuog Catering and Breaux wine cash bar. Come out and support a great cause while having fun and stuffing your face!
*Limited seats available, get yours today!
Doors will open at 1:00pm. Wine sales will begin as you peruse the silent auction options. The show will begin at 1:30. There will be a break at 2:00 for food and auction bidding. The show will resume at 2:45 and end before 4:00.
More info: https://www.facebook.com/events/1553300794926243
To purchase tickets click here… http://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event?oeidk=a07eajbxfc5b1a8b0f3&llr=zuddbmeab
Thanks to our Sponsors!
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Is it too late to donate a painting for the art auction? I strongly support the work Heart Marks does.↓


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Kitakami: Driving rain on Monday disrupted rescue efforts in Japan and compounded the misery of disaster survivors now fearing radioactive fallout from the smouldering wreck of a nuclear plant.
The bad weather forced Prime Minister Naoto Kan to call off a helicopter flight to the battered northeast coast including a trip to a football training centre about 20 kilometres (12 miles) from the crippled Fukushima No 1 plant.
The centre is now a staging area for emergency personnel working to avert a disastrous radiation release from the atomic plant, whose reactors have been overheating after cooling systems were damaged by an earthquake and tsunami.
The March 11 natural disaster -- Japan`s deadliest since 1923 -- has left more than 21,000 dead or missing after entire communities were swept away by the horrific tsunami or levelled by the record 9.0-magnitude quake.
The World Bank said the disaster could cost the world`s third-biggest economy up to USD 235 billion. That would be the equivalent to 4.0 percent of output, in an economy that has already been struggling for years.
But growth should pick up in subsequent quarters "as reconstruction efforts, which could last five years, accelerate", the bank said in a new report on the Asia-Pacific region.
Tokyo financial markets were closed on Monday for a national holiday. They took a pummelling for most of last week, driving global markets lower, before rallying on Friday when the G7 pledged currency intervention to curb the yen.
Amid the devastation on the splintered northeast coast, there was an astonishing tale of survival with the discovery Sunday of an 80-year-old woman and her 16-year-old grandson alive under the rubble.
They were in the kitchen when their house in Ishinomaki city collapsed but the teenager was able to reach food from the refrigerator, helping them survive for nine days, broadcaster NHK quoted rescuers as saying.
But with half a million tsunami survivors huddled in threadbare, chilly shelters and the threat of disaster at the nuclear plant stretching frayed nerves, the mood across Japan remained grim.
Food contaminated with radiation was found for the first time outside Japan -- where milk and spinach have already been tainted by a plume from Fukushima -- as Taiwan detected radioactivity in a batch of imported Japanese fava beans.
Traces of radioactive iodine have been found in Tokyo tap water, far southwest of the atomic power plant on the Pacific coast, and authorities told residents of one village near the plant not to drink their tap water.
Leaden skies and pounding rain compounded the gloom and hindered search-and-relief efforts in the prefecture of Miyagi, where the police chief believes the final quake-tsunami death toll could reach 15,000.
"We basically cannot operate helicopters in the rain," Miyagi official Kiyohiro Tokairin said.
"We have been using helicopters to deliver relief goods to some places but for today we have to switch the delivery to places that we can reach by road," he said.
While authorities in Japan and beyond have played down the threat of radiation from the Fukushima plant, the rain was doing nothing to ease public jitters.
"We have said that radiation levels tend to rise when it rains, and we are monitoring radiation levels that have been announced every hour," a Fukushima prefecture official said.
"The prefecture is giving advice on how to cope with the rain through newspapers and TV programmes, such as telling people to avoid exposure to rain as much as possible and to wipe dry after getting wet."
At Fukushima prefecture`s 12 monitoring points, the highest level of radiation was detected in the village of Iitate where a reading of 12.10 microsieverts per hour was recorded at 8:00 am (2300 GMT Sunday).
The prefecture said the level was elevated but still far below that of an X-ray -- 600 microsieverts -- and did not pose a danger to health.
At the plant itself, according to Japan`s nuclear safety agency, engineers have restored an external electricity supply to reactor number two in a bid to get the water cooling systems back up.
But power at the reactor unit is not yet restored, agency spokesman Kenji Kawasaki said, and in the meantime fire trucks continue to spray water to help cool reactor fuel pools.
Asked on CNN if the worst was over at the ageing facility, US Energy Secretary Steven Chu said: "We believe so, but I don`t want to make a blanket statement."
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The floods in Pakistan never produced a dramatic moment like the Boxing Day tsunami. And one flood looks much like another on TV, so it's hard to comprehend the scale of this disaster. But it is truly one of the worst in recent history, worse even the tsunami in terms of the destruction it has wrought, though not for immediate loss of life. There's some more information here from Oxfam.
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(Bloomberg) -- President Barack Obama and his wife, Michelle, own assets worth $1.9 million to $6.9 million, according to financial disclosures released Friday.
The Obamas, employing a cautious investment strategy while in the White House, hold much of their wealth -- at least $1.25 million -- in Treasury notes and bills. They also have retirement savings in Vanguard index funds, plus checking accounts at JPMorgan Chase and Northern Trust.
The Obamas' wealth, if at the top end of the range, is almost enough to place them in the top 1% of U.S. households. Their net worth is little changed from last year, when their assets totaled $2 million to $7.1 million.
Federal law requires the president, senior administration officials and members of Congress to report their financial holdings annually. The forms compel disclosure in broad ranges and don't cover personal residences and federal government retirement plans.
Those limits allow only a partial view of their net worth.
According to tax returns they released earlier this year, the Obamas' adjusted gross income of $477,383 in 2014 was the lowest for any year since 2004, when Barack Obama was elected to the U.S. Senate. Sales of their books have declined since he was elected president.
The Obamas hold $200,000 to $400,000 in college savings accounts for their two daughters. The president earlier this year asked Congress to limit the tax break for future plans organized under section 529 of the Internal Revenue Code. He later backed away from the proposal.
The Obamas hold a mortgage on their Chicago house, though they have more than enough in liquid assets to pay off the balance, which is listed as $500,000 to $1 million. The homes value isnt included in the tally of assets.
They also havent chosen to refinance the 30-year mortgage they took out in 2005, which has a 5.625% rate. The average 30-year loan this week carries a 3.85% rate, according to Freddie Mac.
I would probably benefit from refinancing right now, Obama said in August 2013 when he was promoting initiatives to encourage refinancing mortgages. I would save some money. When youre President, you have to be a little careful about these transactions, so we havent refinanced.
Barack Obama, 53, and Michelle Obama, 51, dont have to report the value of their largest asset: his status as a future ex-president. When he leaves office in January 2017, he will be able to make millions of dollars giving speeches and selling books.
Vice President Joe Biden, 72, and his wife, Jill, 63, reported holdings of $277,000 to $957,000. Their largest holding is residential real estate in Wilmington, Del., which they must report because they receive rental income.
Federal laws dont require public officials to reveal the balances in their federal government retirement accounts, so the filings may understate the wealth of Joe Biden, who has been a U.S. employee since 1973.
The Bidens have several outstanding loans, including a mortgage of as much as $1 million on their residence. That mortgage, taken out in 2013, has a 3.375% rate, down from the 4.625% rate on their previous mortgage.
The Bidens also paid off one home equity line of credit in 2014 and took out another one, at a rate of 2.75%.
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"I found the dip recipe in a book I have using Name brand foods. Homemade Pita chips are so good and are much lower in fat and if you use a whole wheat pita bread, than they are also higher in whole grains as well. Also, you can either make the chips ahead of time or have them warmed just before you serve the dip as well. Sometimes having oven fresh chips are great, especially with this dip! The recipe suggests to use low fat sour cream and mayonnaise, but you can use the full fat ones if you'd prefer."
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- 4 -6 large pita breads
- 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 ounces lipton dry vegetable soup mix
- 8 ounces light sour cream
- 1 cup light mayonnaise
- 10 ounces frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
- 8 ounces water chestnuts (optional)
- To make the pita chips, split the pita breads in half and cut into 4 triangled shape pieces.
- Oil a large baking sheet with the olive oil and line the pita slices in even rows. Salt the slices well for taste. You can also add some black pepper for a little more spice to it as well.
- Bake at 375 for about 10-12 minutes and the slices are toasted to a golden brown.
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S&P Downgrades U.S. Credit Rating; What Lies Ahead?
The U.S. lost its AAA credit rating from Standard and Poor's for the first time in history, dealing a symbolic blow to the world's economic superpower. The decision by S&P to downgrade U.S. credit rating to AA plus, puts the nation in the same category such as Japan, China, Spain, Taiwan and Slovenia.
The firm added that the outlook on the new U.S. credit rating is "negative" - a sign that another downgrade is possible in the next 12 to 18 months.
S&P's decision came after fierce wrangling in Congress over spending cuts and raising taxes to reduce the nation's debt and allowing the debt ceiling to be lifted. President Obama signed a legislation on Tuesday that's designed to reduce fiscal deficit by $2.1 trillion over 10 years. However, this fell short of the $4 trillion in savings that S&P had called for as "down payment" on fixing America's finances.
"The fiscal consolidation plan that Congress and the Obama administration agreed to this week falls short of the amount that we believe is necessary to stabilize the general government debt burden by the middle of the decade," an S&P spokesperson said.
S&P stripped America of its top rating over concerns about the nation's growing debt, the budget deficits as well as the stalemate in the Congress that put the U.S. on the brink of default.
In a rather scathing critique of the government's ability to handle public finances, S&P announced that "The political brinkmanship of recent months highlights what we see as America's governance and policymaking becoming less stable, less effective and less predictable than what we previously believed.
The statutory debt ceiling and the threat of default have become political bargaining chips in the debate over fiscal policy."
The downgrade to AA+ could result in a major upheaval in the global financial markets, which suffered a volatile week spurred on by concerns over a worsening debt crisis in Europe and a faltering U.S economy.
The downgrade could eventually increase borrowing costs for the U.S. government because its bonds would be considered more risky. The higher interest rates the U.S. Treasury might have to charge for its bonds could impact other areas, such as mortgages. U.S. Treasury bonds, once seen as the world's safest, are now rated lower than bonds issued by countries like Britain, Germany and France.
A downgrade could also have a cascading series of effects on states and localities, including nearly all of those in the Washington, D.C. metro area. These governments could lose their AAA credit ratings as well, potentially raising the cost of borrowing for schools, roads and parks, states a Washington Post report.
Moreover, S&P's move is likely to worry foreign creditors especially China, which holds more than $1 trillion of U.S. debt.
"The days when the debt-ridden Uncle Sam could leisurely squander unlimited overseas borrowing appeared to be numbered" and S&P was "telling the global investors the ugly truth," Xinhua News Agency said in a commentary today. The U.S. needs to address its debt problems and protect China's dollar assets, added the commentary.
China's foreign minister Yang Jiechi told Polish media that the threat of a U.S. sovereign debt is increasing and that he hoped that the U.S. will conduct a "responsible" monetary policy and guarantee the security of other countries' U.S. assets.
However the repercussions of the downgrade may not be very foreboding for the U.S. Two other leading credit rating agencies, Moody's Investors Service and Fitch Ratings, decided this week to keep their AAA rating for U.S. debt for now. Moreover, Treasury bonds are still considered a safe haven, particularly in stressful financial conditions.
"We expect some further pressure on the U.S. dollar, but a sharp sell-off is in our view unlikely," said Vassili Serebriakov, of Wells Fargo in New York, according to a Daily Mail report. "One of the reasons we don't really think foreign investors will start selling U.S. Treasuries aggressively is because there are still few alternatives to the U.S. Treasury market in terms of depth and liquidity."
Analysts say the initial effect on the markets could be modest because they have been anticipating an S&P downgrade for weeks. The exact impact of the downgrade could take even longer to assess.
The decision to downgrade came after an intense battle between the Obama administration and S&P. Treasury Department officials argued that the firm's analysis was flawed as it had made a numerical error in a draft of its downgrade report that overstated the deficit over 10 years by $2 trillion. However S&P disputed the Treasury's claim saying that it had lowered its estimate of discretionary spending by $345 billion after discussions with the Treasury, and that the change didn't affect its decision to lower the credit rating.
The fact that S&P was one of the credit rating agencies that gave AAA ratings to mortgage backed securities that brought about the financial crisis, raises questions about the credibility of this agency to downgrade the U.S. credit ratings.
Time will reveal how much or how little the impact of the downgrade will have on the U.S. Political parties, especially the Republicans, need to stop the blame game and start focusing on how to resolve the crisis. S&P's decision should incite the U.S. Congress to come up with a comprehensive plan to redress the nation's debt debacle.


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Namasudra Development Board to be formed
August 6, 2018
West Bengal Govt. to form Namasudra Development Board within a month's time, Bengal's largest Dalit community Namasudras, many of whom are post-1971 migrants from Bangladesh. Some 17 ethnic development boards have been formed by Mamata Banerjee in Darjeeling and Kalimpong districts for the different communities of the hills. 67,292 total views, […]
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Joint Forum calls for 3-day bandh of all tea estates in Terai, Dooars
August 6, 2018
With the tripartite talks failing in Uttar Kanya, the Joint Forum of Tea Trade Unions have called for a three-day bandh of all tea estates in Terai and Dooars in the plains and stopping of tea dispatch in all the tea gardens of the Hills. They also started a sit-in […]
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UNESCO expresses displeasure over Darjeeling's toy train
August 5, 2018
UNESCO has expressed its displeasure over the maintenance of Darjeeling's toy train and the closure of some stations due to the shortage of manpower and poor maintenance. 71,892 total views, 3,110 views today
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West Bengal planning to settle illegal Bangladeshis in Darjeeling: Bimal Gurung
August 5, 2018
Gorkha Janmukti Morcha leader Bimal Gurung on Saturday claimed that the West Bengal government was secretly measuring land in Darjeeling and Kalimpong districts of West Bengal to settle those people who names would not eventually come up in the final list of National Register of Citizenship (NRC) 71,887 total views, 3,109 views […]
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Four held for twin rapes in Darjeeling
July 31, 2018
Four youths, Lakhu Subba, Wangdi Tamang, Kamal Mothay and Bigesh Mothay, all in their early 30's, were arrested on Sunday on charges of raping the 16-year-old. 71,815 total views, 3,109 views today
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Gigabyte EX58 Extreme Motherboard
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circuit, liquid cooling waterblock on the chipset, POST diagnostics display and
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6 campaigns that drive change in behaviorAugust 03, 2018
Ashley Jones, group associate creative director at MicroMass Communications, says grabbing consumers' attention is only half the battle.
6 campaigns using real patients as advocates for orphan drugsMay 03, 2018
Dawn Hastings, associate creative director, Dudnyk, says using patients in campaigns for orphan drugs makes a brand's audience feel obligated to act.
6 campaigns visualizing pain in sophisticated, provocative waysMarch 30, 2018
Angelina Sciolla, Ogilvy CommonHealth Worldwide VP and associate creative director, believes we've found more sophisticated ways to visualize illness and injury.
6 Campaigns Driving Better BehaviorMarch 09, 2018
More than ever, marketers and agencies have a powerful role in shaping public health, curbing harmful behaviors, and promoting good ones among at-risk communities and individuals.
6 Campaigns that Talk to, Not at, PatientsDecember 18, 2017
Rather than talking at them, we need to design with and for them.
6 Corporate Pharma Sites that Offer Strong User ExperiencesNovember 28, 2017
It's the experiences we bring to life, rather than the things we create, that build value, gain trust, and earn loyalty.
6 Campaigns Using Emotion to Boost Organ DonationsOctober 12, 2017
Rapp's Nic Climer examines the tension in tragedy and darkness.
6 Campaigns That Value the VisualSeptember 01, 2017
HYC Health's Rich Angelini examines campaigns from Pfizer, Allergan, and Purell.
6 Campaigns That Celebrate the Union of Copy and ArtAugust 16, 2017
The copywriter and the art director come together to inform, spark hope, and create a path forward.
Carling Communications' Sherri Wilkins on 6 MS ads that offer promiseJuly 13, 2017
While multiple sclerosis can take a marked toll on patients and families, the message of optimism in these ads has never been more profound.
CDM New York's Carolyn O'Neill on 'femvertising'June 13, 2017
"Other brands have missed the mark, with an apparent belief that once you hashtag it, they will come," she writes.
McCann Health's June Laffey on Why Change is Good in HealthMarch 30, 2017
The president of the 2017 Lions Health pharma jury shares campaigns that incorporate technology, innovation, and creative thinking to impact behaviors and change lives.
MSCG's Mark Friedman on Ads with AnimalsMarch 15, 2017
The chief creative officer takes a look at campaigns in and outside the U.S.
Giant's Kristina Ellis Highlights 6 Campaigns that Create EmpathyJanuary 31, 2017
Here are six creative campaigns that use creativity to connect with the audience.
Klick Health's Elliot Langerman on the Power of PersuasionJanuary 13, 2017
Here are six global campaigns that make the case for persuasion.
GSW's Erik Slangerup on Ads with HeartDecember 20, 2016
The heart is a tireless worker, beating day and night. When we're telling stories for healthcare brands, we should remember what it takes to infuse real feeling, to get people to care.
Centron's Letty Albarran Talks Ads That Get PersonalNovember 08, 2016
Here are six campaigns that connect with the patient on a personal level.
FCB Health's Rich Levy on HIV/AIDS Campaigns that Fight StigmaOctober 18, 2016
Here are four campaigns that that help raise awareness of HIV treatment and alter prejudices.
Ogilvy's Michael Johnston on Using the Familiar in Diabetes AdsSeptember 20, 2016
The science behind new diabetes drugs underscores how far we've come from the days of purified pork insulin. Even so, most ads stick to traditional copy.
DigitasLBi's Carlos Ricque on Why Simple Ads Are the Hardest to MakeJuly 27, 2016
The key to a successful ad? Think simple with an unexpected twist.
Dudnyk's Angelina Sciolla on Refreshing the Oncology NarrativeJune 27, 2016
Think chess game rather than bare knuckle brawl.
Guidemark Health's Fascetti on Ads that Change BehaviorApril 13, 2016
Curious what a 2016 Lions Health judge thinks about creativity? Here's what defines behavior-changing creativity for Guidemark Health's Tina Fascetti.
Lehman Millet's Lotterman Breaks Down Ads That Inspire UsMarch 15, 2016
When a brand takes the time to fill in the backstory, that's when the real connections begin.
Sound Healthcare's Hack Delves Into Ads With Great StrategyFebruary 17, 2016
A great strategy humanizes a customer insight by tapping into a universal human truth.
Natrel's Oppici Wades into Unbranded Cancer AdsFebruary 02, 2016
Here are some compelling campaigns that invoke a visceral response—you laugh, cry, even cringe—followed by a more thoughtful and inspired reaction to learn more.
Langland's Andrew Spurgeon on Simplicity in AdsJanuary 15, 2016
Spurgeon on finding simplicity in Procter & Gamble's "The Boy Raised by Goats" and a moving campaign about disabilities.
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Healthcare promotion: Happiness isn't the only emotion
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These healthcare social media campaigns successfully use emotion, altruism and the human desire to "brand" oneself to get customers engaged.
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Good stories feel as if they're meant for us, and they stay with us.
Private View: Hitting the boomer targetFebruary 01, 2014
These ads take aim at the aging male population. How well do they do at hitting their target?
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Well-conceived disease awareness communications can be a powerful vehicle in establishing an urgent, emotional connection with an audience
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Women shouldn`t be satisfied with strides made by their sex, says television host Linda Ellerbee. ``It`s time to stop being so well-behaved,`` Ellerbee told an audience of predominantly young women attending a women`s week lecture at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tenn..
``Don`t settle for, `It takes time,``` Ellerbee said. ``Don`t settle for, `We`ve got Cagney & Lacey, we`ve got a woman on the Supreme Court, we`ve got Women`s Week,``` she said. ``You get equality by being equal, and never settling for less. Ever.``
Miss America Kellye Cash says she has ``kissed and made up`` with Miss Florida, who had called her the least-liked of the contestants at last September`s pageant. Cash said in an interview that she ran into Miss Florida Molly Pesce a week ago at an appearance at a trade show in Tampa.
``She was nice,`` said Cash, who represented Tennessee in the pageant. ``She said, `Honey, I just am so sorry all that happened; it got blown all out of proportion,` and I told her I just thought it was all kind of amusing, and we hugged each other. We kissed and made up.``
The Kennedy Center concert to honor cellist-conductor Mstislav Rostropovich on his 60th birthday Friday night was a standing-room-only affair. The performers included Yehudi Menuhin, Isaac Stern, Gregory Peck and first lady Nancy Reagan, who took the baton to lead a lush rendition of Happy Birthday.
-- A small group of Garrison Keillor`s neighbors picketed his home Saturday to show their anger at disparaging remarks the humorist made about St. Paul, Minn., and its newspaper. ``I live in a town with a lousy newspaper,`` Keillor was quoted as saying in the Detroit Free Press. ``I live in a town in which I`m one of the few personalities.``


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Sustainable ecosystem project proposed for Arabian desert
Barcelona-based multidisciplinary office, Forward Thinking Architecture has proposed a hydroponic facility to be located in the Arabian peninsula, aiming for locations such as the GCC, Jordan and the Arabian Peninsula as a whole.
The project aims to link the desert, renewable energies and water-saving hydroponic agriculture that will connect to the nearby cities in the Arabian Peninsula.
"As designers and technicians, we shouldn't talk about design, processes or sustainability as isolated matters. What is interesting about a new design or building is the potentials and possibilities it creates in order to improve human life. The proposal addresses food production and consumption, it deals with cities self-sufficiency and connectivity, with the relationships between architecture and food insecurity within an ecosystemic vision," the architects said.
"What we propose," they explained, "is a safe and controlled hydroponic facility based on a modular linear pattern, a city new "green A X I S", which incorporates some of the qualities of a desert Oasis. It will produce Solar energy to become self-sufficient and capable of running an underground transportation system that deliver the crops directly to the cities, shortening long distance food transportation (imports) and therefore reducing CO2 emissions"
The facilities will include a prefabricated modular structure from recycled steel which can be easily expandable in order to increase the footprint area.
It will also produce its own energy through high-efficiency photovoltaic panels that will be mounted on the rooftop, "acting as a linear solar plant". The energy produced from this will be used for the consumption of the building itself for artificial LED lighting, but more importantly, for running the underground conveyor belt system "which will transport the produced hydeoponic crop trays directly to the nearby logistic station."
The architects explained: "The envisioned hydroponic farming system will significantly reduce irrigation requirements (by up to 80%) by controlling (and recycling) the water used, with less fertilizers, pesticides and a rapid growth year-round cycle."
They also added that overtime, part of the recycled water will be used for the exterior "Oasis" for green transformation.
"What we believe is interesting about the OAXIS project is the effect it can produce by "fusing" these existing technologies," they said.
Explaining the underground conveyor belt system, they said: "We propose to use an scalable technology of high-efficiency and self-cleaning solar panels facing South located on the buildings roof-tops, in order to generate and supply the electricity required to run the system.
"The clean energy produced will also be used to supply the OAXIS facilities and the energy overproduction will be redirected to the nearby city electric grid. Since the project is a linear and a modular one which can be expanded according to the desired or required length , it was important for us to incorporate this high efficiency solar technologies, since this kind of panels will allow us to consume a smaller building footprint and produce the same amount of electricity as larger area installations. All the installation, labor and wiring required will be proportionate to the serviced linear area."
Referencing future projects in Dubai and Doha, the architects explained: "With an Arid land region , a fast growing population, rapid urbanization, with the coming Dubai Expo 2020 or Qatar's World Cup 2022, with massive food imports of more than 90% in the GCC, scarce water and plenty of sun energy resources, we believe OAXIS project fits in this Arabian Peninsula context and can be applied in many others with similar environmental and physical conditions.We have to respond now to the challenge, in order to help ensure future food security in the region ."
"OAXIS will become a true Biodiversity and educational HUB for the people , showcasing the desert environments and those habitats endangered from climate change. The project will address the function of water as a structuring and precious element and its value in connection with social, cultural, health and wellness-related," they concluded.
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Hunterdon Women's Imaging Center
Hunterdon Women's Imaging Center features Leading-edge technology in a tranquil environment. The comprehensive diagnostic services offered at the Hunterdon Women's Imaging Center include:
Digital Mammography
Breast Ultrasound
Breast Biopsy
Stereotactic Breast Biopsy
Ultrasound Biopsy
MRI Breast Biopsy
Bone Densitometry (DEXA)
All of our diagnostic testing is performed with the most advanced, state-of-the-art technology. Hunterdon Medical Center is accredited by the American College of Radiology as a nationally approved Mammography and Ultrasound Center. In addition, Hunterdon Medical Center is the only Breast Center in Hunterdon County to be accredited by the National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers.
A mammogram is a low-dose X-ray of the breast. It can detect a breast lump nearly two years before it can be felt. Screening mammograms evaluate breast health in women with no symptoms, and are used for those who seek routine breast evaluation. Mammograms are performed to examine breast tissue and recognize abnormalities.
When should I get a mammogram?
Women should start receiving mammograms every one to two years, starting at age 40.
What is the difference between a screening mammogram and a diagnostic mammogram?
Screening mammograms are used to search for breast cancer in women without symptoms or women who are expected to be without disease.
Diagnostic mammograms are used to diagnose breast disease in women with symptoms of a breast problem:
- dimpling, a change in texture of the skin of the breast
- a lump
- discharge from the nipple
How do I prepare for a mammogram?*
Do not wear lotion, deodorants, powders, or creams on your chest before a mammogram.
If your breasts are usually tender the week before your period, do not schedule your mammogram for that time.
Make sure to tell your doctor or technologist about any breast problems or symptoms, any prior surgeries, hormone use, or family/personal history of breast cancer.
What should I expect during a mammogram?*
During a mammogram, a breast technician will place your breast in the mammography unit, on a special platform.
The technologist will gradually compress your breast with a special paddle.
Your breast is compressed in order to:
- even out the breast thickness so that all of the tissue can be visualized
- spread out the tissue so that small abnormalities are less likely to be obscured by overlying breast tissue
- allow the use of a lower X-ray dose since a thinner amount of breast tissue is being imaged
- hold the breast still in order to minimize blurring of the image caused by motion
- reduce X-ray scatter to increase sharpness of picture
The process will be repeated for the second breast.
The whole process should take about 30 minutes.
You will feel pressure on your breast as it is being compressed, if you have sensitive breasts, you may experience some discomfort.
Always let your physician know if you are experiencing significant discomfort
*Information obtained from the National Cancer Institute, www.cancer.gov and Radiology Info, www.radiologyinfo.org
Is Hunterdon an accredited mammography center?
The Hunterdon Regional Breast Care Program is accredited by the American College of Radiology as a Mammography Center. Hunterdon Medical Center is also the only Breast Center in Hunterdon County to be accredited by the National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers.
How can I schedule my mammogram?
To schedule a mammogram, call:
Hunterdon Women's Imaging Center
121 Route 31, Suite 1100
Flemington, NJ 08822
Phone: 908-782-4700
Fax: 908-782-0076
All Hunterdon Medical Center mammography is performed at our Hunterdon Women's Imaging Center located at 121 Route 31 in Flemington.
Digital mammography is the most advanced technology to date for detecting breast cancer. The digital mammography procedure is essentially the same as standard film mammography, but uses a computer and digital image instead of film.
Digital mammograms allow the image to be acquired and displayed immediately, reducing the time that the patient must remain still.
This expedited process provides the patient with a more convenient and comfortable mammogram.
A digital image can be enhanced and altered to be seen more clearly and make a more accurate diagnosis. This image manipulation eliminates the need for a woman to repeat her mammogram if the first image is deemed unusable.
Hunterdon Women's Imaging Center
121 Rte. 31
Flemington, NJ 08822
Scheduling: 908-782-4700
Fax: 908-782-0076
Hunterdon Women's Imaging Center is located just past Walter Foran Blvd going South towards Flemington.
Ultrasound and Breast Ultrasound
A breast ultrasound uses sound waves to make a picture of the tissues inside the breast. A breast ultrasound can show all areas of the breast, including the area closest to the chest wall, which is hard to study with a mammogram. Breast ultrasound does not use X-rays or other potentially harmful types of radiation.
A breast ultrasound is used to see whether a breast lump is filled with fluid (a cyst) or if it is a solid lump. An ultrasound DOES NOT replace the need for a mammogram, but it is often used to check abnormal results from a mammogram.
For a breast ultrasound, a small handheld unit called a transducer is gently passed back and forth over the breast. A computer turns the sound waves into picture on a TV screen. The Picture is called a sonogram or ultrasound scan.
Why It Is Done
Breast ultrasound can add important information to the results of other tests, such as a mammogram or magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). It also may provide information that is not found with a mammogram. A breast ultrasound may be done to:
- Find the cause of breast symptoms, such as pain, swelling and redness
- Check a breast lump found on breast self-examination or physical examination. It is used to see whether a breast lump is fluid-filled (a cyst) or if it is a solid lump. A lump that has no fluid or that has fluid with floating particles may need more tests.
- Check abnormal results from a mammogram.
- Look at the breasts in younger women because their breast tissue is often more dense, and a mammogram may not show as much detail.
- Guide the placement of a needle or other tube to drain a collection of fluid (cyst) or pus (abscess), take a sample of breast tissue (biopsy), or guide breast surgery.
- Watch for changes in the size of a cyst.
- See how far cancer has spread in a breast.
- Check your breasts if you have silicone breast implants or dense breasts. In these situations, a mammogram may not be able to see breast lumps.
How to Prepare
Wear a two-piece outfit so that it is easy to undress above the waist. Talk to your doctor about any concerns you have regarding the need for the test, its risks, how it will be done, or what the results will mean.
There are several breast biopsy procedures used to obtain a tissue sample from the breast. Your doctor may recommend a particular procedure based on the size, location and other characteristics of the breast abnormality. If it's not clear why you're having one type of biopsy instead of another, ask your doctor to explain the reasons in more detail.
Types of breast biopsy offered at the Hunterdon Medical Center include:
- Stereotactic Biopsy. This type of biopsy uses mammograms to pinpoint the location of suspicious areas within the breast. For this procedure, you generally lie face down on a padded biopsy table with one of your breasts positioned in a hold in the table. You may need to remain in this position for 30 minutes to one hour. The table is raised several feet. The equipment used by the radiologist is positioned beneath the table. Your breast is firmly compressed between two plates while mammograms are taken to show the radiologist the exact location of the area for biopsy. A small incision – about ¼ inch long (about 6 millimeters) – is made into your breast. The radiologist inserts either a needle or a vacuum-powered probe and removes several samples of tissue. The samples are sent to a laboratory for analysis.
- Ultrasound-guided core needle biopsy. This type of core needle biopsy involves ultrasound – an imaging method that uses high-frequency sound waves to produce precise images of structures within your body. During this procedure, you lie on your back on an ultrasound table. Using ultrasound, the radiologist locates the mass within your breast, makes a small incision to insert the needle and takes several core samples of tissue to be sent to a laboratory for analysis.
- MRI-Guided Core needle biopsy. This type of core needle biopsy is done under guidance of MRI – an imaging technique that captures multiple cross-sectional images of your breast and combines them using a computer, to generate detailed, 3-D pictures. During this procedure you lie face down on a padded scanning table. Your breasts fit into a hollow depression in the table. The MRI machine provides images that help determine the exact location for the biopsy. A small incision of about ¼ - inch long (about 6 millimeters) is made to allow the core needle to be inserted. Several samples of tissue are taken and sent to a laboratory for analysis.
Mammography results are sent to the patient within 3-5 business days. The results are also sent to the referring physican.
Dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry is a means of measuring bone mineral density (BMD). Two x-ray beams with different energy levels are aimed at the patient's bones. When soft tissue absorption is subtracted out, the BMD can be determined from the absorption of each beam by bone. Dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry is the most widely used and most thoroughly studied bone density measurement technology.
The DEXA scan is typically used to diagnose and follow osteoporosis as contrasted to the nuclear bone scan, which is sensitive to certain metabolic diseases of bones in which bones are attempting to heal from infections, fractures, or tumors.
DXA scans are used primarily to evaluate bone mineral density. DEXA scans can also be used to measure total body composition and fat content with a high degree of accuracy comparable to hydrostatic weighing with a few important caveats. However, it has been suggested that, while very accurately measuring minerals and lean soft tissue (LST), DEXA may provide skewed results as a result of its method of indirectly calculating fat mass by subtracting it from the LST and/or body cell mass (BCM) that DEXA actually measures.
Women over the age of 65 should get a DXA scan. At risk women should consider getting a scan when their risk is equal to that of a normal 65 year old woman.
A person's risk can be measured using the World Health Organization's FRAX calculator, which includes many different clinical risk factors including prior fragility fracture, use of glucocorticoids, heavy smoking, excess alcohol intake, rheumatoid arthritis, history of parental hip fracture, chronic renal and liver disease, chronic respiratory disease, long-term use of phenobarbital or phenytoin, celiac disease, inflammatory bowel disease, and other risks.
Hunterdon Women's Imaging Center
121 Rte. 31, Suite 1100
Flemington, NJ 08822
Scheduling: 908-782-4700
Fax: 908-782-0076
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Apple has sparked rumours that advanced health-monitoring technology will be at the heart of the iWatch, after hiring two medical tech professionals this year.
The Cupertino tech giant poached Nancy Dougherty from Sano Intelligence where she was in charge of hardware development. Ravi Narsimshan joins from Vital Connect, where his remit was vice president of research and development of medical devices.
Sano's work in the field includes the creation of a patch that is capable of painlessly conducting blood tests and analysing the results for glucose levels. This is, of course, something of a boon for diabetics.
Narshmshan's research involved creating biosensors that are capable of monitoring respiration and skin temperature. It's thought these can even detect falls, so would be ideal as a means of tracking the well-being of elderly users.
With evidence mounting for some time that fitness apps will be front and centre for the iWatch, the latest round of hires suggests that general health monitoring will also be one of its core features.
However, Apple's move, which would appear to confirm that new features are still being added to the iWatch, also strongly indicates to us that the device remains a long way from being market-ready. Or it may be that the health-monitoring features could be intended for a future generation iWatch.
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Dozing off at work trouble
I need help on what to do,I moved from Texas to Illinois in May 2012 and found out two weeks later that I was been investigated for sleeping on duty so I could not turn in my endorsement form for licensing until after the investigation was completed and the verdict reached. Texas completed their investigation and gave me a warning with stipulation in which I had to go through an online course of 3.6 hours and a 6 hours class that I flew to Houston to attend,I have since turned in my certificate of completion but Texas board of nursing still required I work in Texas for one year in which I will be monitored under an RN for one year with restrictions to workplace settings. Illinois is not forthcoming with the endorsement as they are taking their time forwarding from one department to the other, please I need help in what to do,o I drive down to springfield to find out what is delaying and what I have to do or do I contact an attorney to present my case before the board of nursing or do I go back to Texas and complete the monitoring,I will really appreciate all comments because I am tired of the job I'm doing at the moment driving cab and been a single mom,I'm at risk of losing my son due to moving up and down with him and his dad claiming I'm not giving him stability but I need a better job to make life easy fo my son,I don't mind response in my mailbox either, thanks
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In the first play I ever did, there was a girl. She had an amazing laugh, a powerful singing voice, and an adorable smile. She was ever so talented and ever so sweet and ever so… strange. Let's face it: she was really, really strange. So naturally, we became friends.
It's been six years. Six years of laughs, tears, countless inside jokes, numerous random walks, and late night phone calls. We are avid Harry Potter fans and we solemnly swear we are up to no good. We survived my grand Minnesotan excursion and now that I'm back, we will continue to put up with each other. -sigh-
She was the first person I ever had a photoshoot with (back when I still had my Lumix!). She's always been incredibly easy to photograph. She was born to perform and she takes that same presence from the stage to the camera. And she's purrrrdy.
I am pretty sure I am posting way too many photos from this session, but I can't help it! I am so proud of them and had so much fun with the shoot. I can't believe this is the first time Clare has been on my blog. It certainly won't be the last.
This next one is one of my favorites. How freaking beautiful is she!?
Couldn't resist a hipster photo to show off her Deathly Hallows necklace.
Another favorite. Her eyes are amazing.
These next three are so very Clare. I can't help but laugh every time I look at them. Once a theatre kid, always a theatre kid.
Always up to something.
I am so happy with this last set. The lighting was pretty much perfect. Plus, I decided to play around with some editing techniques on a few of them, which is always fun.
That smile!
Yup. Way too many photos. I hope you enjoyed them as much as I did, though. Thanks for an awesome evening, Clare! Can't wait for our next shoot!


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AC/DC NIGHT featuring the UK's number 1 AC/DC tribute Dirty DC
Dirty DC return to Weymouth to perform a 40th Anniversary set of the album Let There Be Rock in its entirety, then straight into an AC/DC classics set.
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We are proud to announce that as of January 1 2013, EK Water Blocks will be joining the HWBOT force as partner. EK Water Blocks, founded in 1999 by Edvard König, is determined to excel in a niche market of performance upgrades for computers. With continuous research and development, EKWB has established a portfolio of products for water cooling. Quality and breathtaking design on the technological edge is the philosophy.
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Despite bad buzz, critical drubbings, and the fact that it was exiled to the cinematic hinterlands of January for having a name too similar to The Green Lantern, The Green Hornet grossed $34 million and $16 million overseas this weekend.
As for The Green Lantern imbroglio, Sony initially wanted to release The Green Hornet in March, but — after complaints from Green Lantern studio Warner Brothers — the MPAA ruled that two supehero movies titled The Green [Noun] could befuddle audiences. The studios agreed that the films would be released five months apart. The Green Lantern had already locked in its June release date, so The Green Hornet was pushed to Martin Luther King Day weekend. The $34 million is good news for The Green Hornet (it was the third best January opening ever), but the film's got a way to go to recoup its $120 million budget. [Yahoo/Reuters]


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The Upper East Side apartments at One Carnegie Hill have it all! Live in this neighborhood and discover the many attractions that make the area so charming and chic. Whether you're in the mood to catch a movie, see an exhibit, bike in Central Park or meet a friend for an espresso, there's always something to do when you live at One Carnegie Hill.
One Carnegie Hill's elegant lobby, created by the Rockwell Group, is defined by a barrel-vaulted ceiling that evokes classic Upper East Side design. Luxurious apartment features include gourmet kitchens with stone counters, stainless steel appliances, marble baths, oversized windows and a washer and dryer in every home.
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Traditional farmers, backyard gardeners and farming hippies have shared the occasional viewpoint in these parts, sometimes just agreeing on a good beer down at the local tavern. Many also share a feisty independent streak when it comes to being told what they can and cannot grow. Companies like Monsanto somehow gaining the right to own life itself – to control and alter the very seeds of food plants – well, that just doesn't sit right. Growing old varieties that haven't been mixed with sardine or Round-Up genes keeps these strains alive and available.
Drive down a street in Petaluma, California and you will pass a stone edifice of a bank, like many old towns have. But wait – that says Seed Bank! Run by Baker Creek Heirloom Seed Company, you can find 1200+ varieties of heirloom, non-GMO, non-adulterated seeds from all over the world. Try growing tomatoes with names like Black Elephant and Amazon Chocolate, a Lipstick Pepper or a Blue Podded Blauwshokker Pea. Make your own Southern-style syrup by growing Honey Drip Sorghum, crushing the stems and boiling the juice down. Plant some local history and enjoy the Wonderberry, developed by Luther Burbank. Many are suited for containers so you can macro-farm your heart out.
If you're too impatient to grow your own from seed, get down to the farmers markets here , where next to the dewy pile of lettuce you can find a table full of inexpensive heirloom starts already acclimated to our yo-yo climate. We'll clue you to some of our favorite special plant sales when they pop up, too.


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