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Movies-tab.com is a malicious redirect virus that invade your computer secretly. It is a malicious domain that redirect users on unknown and harmful webpages. It can hijack your browser and modify its settings which is hard to remove. This notorious threat injects codes to your system and browser that gives it full control. After that Movies-tab.com virus will smoothly redirect your browser that causes irritation.
Once Movies-tab.com virus manages to your computer, it can easily assail your browser like Edge, Chrome, Firefox, IE and others. It will display lots of annoying ad, boxes with fake offers, banners and many more when you will browse Internet. When you visit any online shopping website, then it will flood your browser with ads. It is mainly aimed to redirect the web traffic on its partner websites to boost their ranking and increase revenue. Movies-tab.com virus can also disable your Internet security and firewall program to stay unharmed on your system. It can make your system more vulnerable to other threats and hackers.
Movies-tab.com virus mostly get dropped on your system through spam emails, bundled software, malicious links, porn or torrent websites and shareware. Once getting inside your system, it can tune its auto startup by injecting its codes to registry files. This notorious threat will keep redirecting your browser malicious websites pointlessly. No matter what you are searching for and which website you open, it will do force redirection every time. Movies-tab.com virus can also track your browsing history and monitor your online activities. It will gather all your personal and sensitive information along with your financial details. It can send all those data to hackers for using in illegal activities. So it is highly recommended to remove Movies-tab.com virus from your PC.
How to Remove Movies-tab.com From PC
Movies-tab.com is certainly a very annoying and troublesome computer infection which need to be removed immediately from your PC. Meanwhile, you have two possible option to delete Movies-tab.com virus completely from your system. Well, first option is to download SpyHunter Malware Scanner Tool and remove all kinds of vicious and harmful threats including Movies-tab.com from your PC in a very safe and hassle free manner. However, the second option is manual removal. Manual method is quite time taking and tricky which is specially recommended for the technically fluent and experienced users. Moreover, it has been seen that manual removal is not always effective to remove all kinds of malware completely and viruses return even after removal. Therefore, it would be very sensible for the users to make use of SpyHunter Malware Scanner Tool as it is safe, quick and very cost effective way to get rid of Movies-tab.com completely.
How To Remove Movies-tab.com
Method 1 : Remove Movies-tab.com Automatically With SpyHunter (Easy, Safe and Convenient Recommended for All Users.)
Method 2 : Delete Movies-tab.com Manually (Requires Technical skills. Recommended for Professionals Only.)
|Solution A : Remove Movies-tab.com Autometically
SpyHunter is very powerful, effective and equally easy to use utility. This amazing tool can easily detect and remove all sorts of notorious viruses and malware threats completely from your Windows PC. Programmed by the security experts, this Automatic Scanner Tool is loaded with lots of amazing features and is capable to get rid of Movies-tab.com in just few easy steps. The best thing about SpyHunter Malware Scanner tool is that it comes with a set of some very effective feaures which provides ultimate protection for your PC. Moreover, it is also features quite user friendly and interactive graphical users interface that enables users to use this amazing utility all its amazing easily without any kind of essential technical skills.
Well, to remove Movies-tab.com automatically from your system you just need to download SpyHunter Malware Scanner Tool. It will scan your entire system thoroughly and will show you the list of all harmful and potentially unwanted threats found in your PC. However, in order to delete Movies-tab.com permanently you will need the licensed version of SpyHunter. You can easily purchase the licensed key of this utility from this site or using Free Scanner Tool or can also register this utility from our Buy Now page.
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Step 4 :- Click on Fix Threats button to delete all threats completely.
|Solution B : Remove Movies-tab.com Manually
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Beware! Manual Removal method is quite risky, time taking and tricky way to deal with modern malware. Hence, you need to make sure that you have enough technical skill and previous malware removal experience as one wrong step and things will be completely messed up for you. Even minor mistake while removing Movies-tab.com manually can leads you to serious circumstance. So, it would be better take help of any of your friend, parents or any other person with good computer knowledge. Well, if you have any doubts in mind then don't hesitate to take help of SpyuHunter Malware Scanner to Remove Movies-tab.com automatically From your PC. Download SyHunter To Remove Movies-tab.com
|Manual Removal Includes Following Steps
|Step 1
|Start PC In Safe Mode
|Step 2
|End Movies-tab.com malware process in Task Manager
|Step 3
|Remove Movies-tab.com From Web Browsers
|Step 4
|To Remove Movies-tab.com from control Panel
|Step 5
|Remove Malicious Registry Files
|Step 6
|Reset Browser Settings
Step 1: Start PC in Safe Mode
- Close all running program and restart your system.
- Continuously press F8 button to open Boot menu.
- You can see three different boot options in Boo menu.
- Use arrow key and choose "Safe Mode With Networking" option and press Enter.
Step 2 : End Movies-tab.com malware process in Task Manager
- Press "Ctrl+Shift+Esc" keys to open Windows Task Manager.
- Click on Process Tab > find all malicious processes and then click the End Process tab.
Step 3: Remove Movies-tab.com From Web Browsers
From Google Chrome
- Click (⋮) icon to open Chrome menu on your browser toolbar.
- Click on Tools and then go to Extensions.
- Now select malicious extensions installed in your browser.
- Make sure you are deleting only malicious and useless extensions and click the Trash icon.
- Click Remove tab in the conformation window if ask.
From Mozilla Firefox
- Click (☰) menu button and choose Add-ons.
- Click on Extensions panel from the left side of Add-ons Manager tab.
- Select all unwanted and malicious extensions.
- Click on Disable to Remove button of Movies-tab.com.
- Select Restart now if asked.
From Internet Explorer
- Open your browser, press Tools button, and then press Manage add-ons.
- Click on Toolbars and Extensions from left side of the window.
- Select all malicious extension related with Movies-tab.com.
- Click Remove button to delete this malicious extension from your browser.
Reset Edge Browser Homepage
Well, Edge browser does not have extension hence you should reset the search engine and browser homepage to remove malicious extension from Microsoft Edge browser.
- Click on More (…) icon on the address bar, then select Settings.
- Select View advanced settings option.
- Click on "Search in the address bar with", then input the search engine you like
- Now choose you desired search engine and click on Add as default.
Step 4 : To Remove Movies-tab.com Malware and suspicious Programs from control Panel
From Windows XP
- Click on Start button > Select Control Panel.
- Click Add or Remove Program option.
- Find all malicious program including Movies-tab.com > Select Remove.
Windows 7
- Go to Start Menu and Click on Control Panel option.
- In Control Panel open Programs section and click on Uninstall a program option.
- Select Movies-tab.com and then click on Uninstall tab.
Windows 8
- Click on Windows Start button and go to Control Panel.
- Click Uninstall a Program under Program section.
- Select Movies-tab.com virus and click Uninstall.
Windows 10
- Go to Start Menu and search for Control Panel.
- Now Click on Programs and Feature option.
- Select all undesirable applications including Movies-tab.com and hit Uninstall tab.
- Finally yet to confirm if confirmation window appears and restart your PC.
Step 5:- Delete Malicious Registry Files From Registry Entries
- Click Win + R keys simultaneously to open Run window.
- Enter "regedit" and click OK button.
- Search and delete all malicious registry files.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Image File Execution Options\msseces.exe "Debugger" = 'svchost.exe'
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings "WarnOnHTTPSToHTTPRedirect" = '0′
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings "WarnOnHTTPSToHTTPRedirect" = '0′
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\SystemRestore "DisableSR " = '1′
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Image File Execution Options\ekrn.exe "Debugger" = 'svchost.exe'
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Image File Execution Options\msascui.exe "Debugger" = 'svchost.exe'
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run "3948550101″
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run "xas"
Note :- Make sure you are deleting malicious registry files only as removing any important registry files and can make your system complete unusable..
|Reset Browser Settings After Removing Movies-tab.com
Reset Google Chrome Settings
- Open Chrome browser and click on (⋮) icon.
- Click on the Setting option from drop down list.
- Select Show Advance Settings option.
- In the end of Advanced Setting page you can see Reset Settings button.
- Click on Reset button and all unwanted modifications made by Movies-tab.com.
Reset Mozilla Firefox Browser To Delete Movies-tab.com
- Open Firefox, and click on (☰) icon.
- Next click on the Help option from the drop down menu.
- Hit "Troubleshooting Information" option.
- Click on "Refresh Firefox" button.
- Now click "Refresh Firefox" if confirmation is required.
Reset Microsoft Edge Homepage
- Open your Edge browser and select More (…) on the address bar.
- Now click on Settings option.
- Click Clear Browsing Data and check following Options.
- Browsing History
- Cookies And Saved Websites
- Cached Data Files
- In the end click on Clear button and restart your browser.
Reset Internet Explorer To Delete Movies-tab.com
- Open IE browser and Click on "Tools" menu.
- Choose "Internet option" from the drop down menu.
- Select "Advanced tab" and click on "Reset" button.
- Check out the "Delete personal settings" box and click on "Reset" button.
- Click on "Close" button and restart your browser.


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Where's the Imagery in EHR?
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One of my readers recently asked me, "Where's the imagery in EHR?"
It was a fascinating question. At the core of their question was the implication that there was real value in images that wasn't being leveraged in EHR software. This is not to say that EHR software doesn't do any imagery, but it could do so much more. Pretty much every EHR software I've seen has some sort of image documentation available. Sometimes it's just uploading an image to the EHR, but in most cases you can incorporate an image into the documentation itself. Usually you can do some sort of Paint like editing of the image as well. Although, that's about the extent of imagery in most EHR software.
Of course, when most people hear imagery and EHR, they likely think of DICOM images from radiology. This is definitely missing from most EHR software as well. The excuse is usually a mix of the DICOM images being too large and having the right software to view the DICOM images. With that said, I think this imagery will eventually be part of the images available in an EHR.
I'd love to see much more imagery available in the EHR. It should be as simple to add a photo into your EHR as it is to post it to instagram. We're not there yet, but we should be. There are hundreds of situations in healthcare where an image provides incredible benefit to your documentation. Imagine having images or video from the Otoscope stored in the EMR. The technology is there to be able to store this type of imagery in an EHR. In fact, back in 2006 I predicted that one day an EMR would store a video recording of an entire patient visit.
Why don't we see more imagery in EMR?
The simple reason we don't see more imagery in EMR is that reimbursement doesn't require it. In fact, you could make a case that reimbursement discourages the use of imagery in documentation. The same goes for physician liability. You can make a case that more imagery in an EHR can make for more physician liability. Unfortunately, healthcare is heavily influenced by both reimbursement and liability.
Meaningful use doesn't do anything to encourage the use of imagery as well. In fact, the healthcare interoperability standards do almost nothing to consider the transfer of image based documentation. They basically didn't take this into account, because so little documentation includes it.
There are a few EMR vendors that are taking imagery seriously. Modernizing Medicine's EMA EMR is one example. They use images to document the whole visit. Although, ironically they take all this amazing image work and translate it into text because that's what's required for reimbursement. How twisted is that? Of course, the EMA EMR is designed for specialties that really benefit from images: dermatology, opthamology, optometry, plastic surgery, and orthopedics.
I'd love to see more imagery used in EMR. Unfortunately, I see nothing driving the use of images in EMR.


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The Island held its 11th annual Patriot Day ceremony Tuesday at the Pfc. Charles N. DeGlopper Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 9249.
It was 11 years ago that "the world we knew was turned upside down" said Grand Island Town Supervisor Mary Cooke, the keynote speaker at the ceremony.
Cooke noted the more than 3,000 lives lost on that day, including the 27 from Western New York who died. Their names were read during the ceremony.
"By taking a moment to reflect and remember, we show our respect and gratitude for the victims and the heroes," Cooke said. "No life lost on 9-11 was lost in vain because Americans will never forget the bravery and selfless sacrifice shown on that day."
American spirit, based on freedom and liberty is stronger than ever, she said.
The event was attended by veterans, members of the Grand Island Police, Grand Island Fire Co., and Leatherneck Veteran Riders, among others.
The ceremony concluded with a spontaneous singing of "God Bless America."


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December 18. 2012 11:49PM
Hooksett's high school options become clearer
By BRENDAN CLOGSTON
Union Leader Correspondent
Candia, Hooksett officials discuss Manchester superintendent search
SNHU dean to continue helping Manchester school board
The Hooksett School Board has begun discussions with area high schools to get a sense of what its options are on the other side of a contract with Manchester.
With the data starting to come in, the possibility of a much discussed multi-school contract option is being considered.
The board voted on Dec. 14 to send the Manchester School District a letter to say it was in breach of contract after failing to remedy classroom overcrowding in the city schools. Should the breach be upheld, the contract will end on June 30, 2014, at which point Hooksett will be free to contract with a new school.
"I think the school board has now made its decision," said school board member David Pearl. "We have sent the letter (of breach), and now it's time to move on to the second issue, which is which school or schools do we want to deal with."
The Committee for High School Options and Opportunities, formed by the board in November to investigate the town's options, has so far contacted seven schools, including Pinkerton Academy, Bow High School, Goffstown High School, Bedford High School, Londonderry High School, Pembroke Academy and Concord High School. So far, only Concord High and Pembroke Academy have not responded.
The preliminary response the town has received has varied.
No school except Pinkerton Academy has expressed an ability and willingness to accept the entirety of Hooksett's high school class. Hooksett currently has 686 high school students.
Preliminary figures cited in the district's "Long Range Plan" list future high school class sizes as falling between 608-832 students.
Bedford High School is not currently interested in a contract with the town, though they are willing to take a certain number of students who applied under the district's transfer policy. The rest of the schools are capable of taking only a portion of the district's students.
Two related outliers here are Goffstown and Bow, with Dunbarton being the deciding factor. Dunbarton currently sends its high school students to Goffstown High, but tuition rates have pushed the town to consider moving to Bow. Bow is currently working on a contract with Dunbarton, which Dunbarton will put before voters in March. Both towns have told Hooksett that their ability to take the town's students will depend on the results of that vote.
With data coming forward, what has been called the multi-school or "choice" option has also entered the forefront of the discussion.
The idea, which was first forward by the local activist group Higher Education Lifts People (HELP), involves signing multiple contracts with area schools to take a portion of the town's students, allowing parents a greater choice of where their students may attend high school.
According to the committee members, however, the logistics of such a project could be problematic.
"At this point in time, the numbers are not there to support us going into a multi-district contract," said Committee and School Board member Trisha Korkosz. "The totals (of available space) from the schools that have gotten back to us does not come near to the 680 that we need."
The remaining factor in the multi-school option is Pinkerton, specifically whether Pinkerton, which has stated that it could accept all of Hooksett's students, would require an "all-or-nothing" arrangement.
"To me, (Pinkerton) is the determining factor. If Pinkerton says all or nothing, I would agree with your numbers," said Pearl. "(But) if Pinkerton came back and said, 'Well we could take 400,' that wouldn't close the door on multi-school."
Seeking a deal with Pinkerton to receive a portion of Hooksett's students, however, may prove tricky.
Pinkerton has member towns that send all of their students to the school and enjoy a seat on the school's board of directors. Should Hooksett send all of its students to Pinkerton, it in turn would become a "member town." Otherwise, Pinkerton has a limit to the number of non-member students who may attend the school: 50. In the last two years, member towns were asked to increase the number of non-member students attending Pinkerton. When the request went to the voters, however, Derry rejected the increase.
"Every time, Derry votes no," said Korkosz. "They want it to be 50 non-member students. That has been their history, and that's the one area that Derry feels they have control at Pinkerton. I can't see Derry changing their tune because Hooksett wants to send a hundred kids to Pinkerton."
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Gabriel "Gil" Thomas Georgeff, 83, a resident of Scottsdale, Ariz., passed away on Saturday, Feb. 9, 2013.
He was born on July 7, 1929 in Granite City, Ill. He moved to Scottsdale, Ariz., from Blue Springs, Mo., in 2005 after the death of his beloved wife of 53 years, Helen Druen Jones Georgeff in 2003.
He was a graduate of Central Methodist University where he was named All American and his number 22 was retired from all sports. He still holds several records at the University.
He coached and taught Physical Education at Warrenton, Mo., before coming to Blue Springs in the fall of 1952 to teach and coach until 1966. In 1967, Gil became the Assistant Principal in the Senior High and served in this position for three years. In 1971, he was named Head Principal of Blue Springs Junior High School and proved himself an innovative teacher noted for the educational expertise, compassion and deep concern for the young people of the Blue Springs community.
Throughout his lifetime, Mr. Georgeff was involved in numerous teachers' and principals' organizations, community organizations, and the First United Methodist Church. A devoted family man and community leader, Gil was instrumental in the formation of the Blue Springs Little League, the building of the Blue Springs Junior High School Stadium and the Blue Springs pool-plex.
His leadership, dedication and perseverance were a sustaining positive influence during the rebuilding of the Blue Springs Junior High School after a fire in 1980. In 1974, he was the recipient of the Themis Award from the Jackson County Bar Association as one who lives up to the spirit of the law and is dedicated to its principles.
Because of his innumerable contributions made to education and the Blue Springs community, the R-IV School District honored him in October 1987 by officially renaming the Blue Springs Junior High School to the Georgeff-Baker Building in his and his colleague Annetta Baker's honor. It was a tribute to a humble man's unflagging energy, dedication and devotion to duty that had the art of inspiring others to give nothing but their best because he himself had given nothing less.
Mr. Georgeff is survived by his daughter, Robin Georgeff, Scottsdale, Ariz.; his son, Gib Georgeff and his wife Renee, Grapevine, Texas. He also leaves behind four grandchildren, Natasha Rae Georgeff, Fort Worth, Texas, Alexis Ann Georgeff and her husband Andrew Chatting, currently of Sri Lanka, Vanessa Lyn Georgeff, Grapevine, Texas, and Derek Philip LeGault, Phoenix, Ariz. He is also survived by his sisters, Venka Georgeff Ambuel, Granite City, Ill., Dilba Georgeff Dochnal, Covington, Ind., and his brother Edward Georgeiff, Canton, Ill.
Graveside services will be held Saturday, Feb. 23, 2013 at 11 a.m. at Edgewood Cemetery, Chillicothe, Mo. Family and friends of Mr. Georgeff are encouraged to meet and remember Gil Georgeff after the service from 3:30 until 5 p.m. at The Freshman Center in Blue Springs.
In lieu of flowers, a contribution may be made in Mr. Georgeff's memory to the Jeremy Bloom Foundation –Wish of a Lifetime (WOL) www.seniorwish.org and may be left at or mailed to Lindley Funeral Home, P.O. Box 47, Chillicothe, MO 64601. Online condolences may be made at www.lindeyfuneralhome.com.
Arrangements are under the direction of Lindley Funeral Home, Chillicothe, Mo.
Scottsdale, Ariz. resident Gabriel "Gil" Thomas Georgeff, 83, died Saturday, Feb. 9, 2013
Gabriel "Gil" Thomas Georgeff, 83, a resident of Scottsdale, Ariz., passed away on Saturday, Feb. 9, 2013.


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The Furniture/Home Furnishings Industry consists of businesses that manufacture and sell furniture, textiles and related goods to residences, offices, hotels and others in the commercial space. Offerings include upholstery, case goods, bedding, seating, hearth products, and fabrics. Though mature, this industry will present investors with investment opportunities during certain periods within the economic cycle.
Traditionally, domestic companies in this fragmented, labor-intensive industry have concentrated on wholesale manufacturing. But, recently, the rising cost of production, along with intense overseas competition, has forced a consolidation and shift to the retail side. Duty-free imports have left the U.S. market wide open to foreign producers, which have increased their market share. Overseas companies, especially those in China, have an advantage, given their low-cost facilities and workforces, efficient distribution, and good-quality products. They are a challenge to American manufacturers, particularly in the residential furniture segment.
Faced with tough international competition, domestic companies have attempted to produce more with less plant and staff, improve materials supply, and enhance distribution. Even with these efforts, it can still be hard to earn a decent profit. Too, difficult economic times, most notably in the housing sector, can exacerbate the pressure on margins. Many companies have chosen to source economical finished goods from overseas and customize them for customers. Greater attention to design and finish can be a key differentiator.
International trade, safety, and environmental regulations have an impact, sometimes beneficial, sometimes detrimental, on the industry.
For a number of years, a big concern of domestic manufacturers has been the importation of low-priced products, most importantly from Asia. In international trade, when manufacturers from a developing nation export products, at a substantial markdown, to a developed country, where production and labor costs are high, claims of dumping may arise.
U.S. law provides for anti-dumping duties to be imposed on imports, if the Department of Commerce and International Trade Commission determine that a domestic industry will be materially injured. The tightening or relaxation of trade barriers, depending on the political climate, affects the competitive standing and profitability of domestic furniture producers in the home market; U.S. exports are essentially nonexistent.
In the United States, the Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC) holds sway over the furniture sector. For decades, the commission has worked to improve the flammability standards regarding various materials, and the bedding segment has been affected. Increasingly stringent standards on mattress/fabric safety have led to higher costs for manufacturers.
On the environmental side, the Lacey Act has come into play. This Act has traditionally prohibited trade in fish, wildlife, and plants that are procured in violation of state or federal law. Recently, the U.S. government has expanded the law's reach to prevent the sale of timber obtained through illegal logging. All timber and wood products, including furniture, have to be reported and declared for fees and taxes to the government by importers and suppliers, with the country or area of origin recorded. The Act surely will entail more costly record keeping and, possibly, supply disruptions for furniture companies.
Investment Merit
U.S. furniture manufacturers have had to deal with competition from low-cost, foreign producers, limiting sales growth, and increases in the cost of goods sold and selling, general and administrative expense, causing margin declines. Managements have cut production, turning to outsourcing to save money. Such efforts, along with the addition of value-enhanced features, have made domestic companies more competitive and given them a greater chance to stay profitable.
Nonetheless, barring higher trade barriers, imports will likely continue to rise, posing a major long-term challenge for the industry. Economical furniture makers in Russia, India and Eastern Europe have joined their China peers in the market. American companies, serving the largest market in the world, can push back by buying in quantity and negotiating for better prices and quality. Bargaining power is limited because the industry, having a lot of small operators, is fragmented. Mergers and acquisitions would be a plus. There's not much of a threat from overseas manufacturers selling direct to retailers, since most of those customers do not have the ability to efficiently source and distribute products around the country.
Investors should consider companies here that are adapting well to the changing, increasingly volatile market landscape. The largest players are generally more stable, with comparatively predictable operating results and share-price performance. Smaller companies suffer greater swings in share net and stock values; risk-tolerant traders, though, may find them attractive. All in all, careful monitoring of this industry is recommended before making any commitments.


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Bedford deemed 'HeartSafe' by American Heart Association
Bedford will join the ranks of 19 other cities and towns that have been deemed "HeartSafe" communities by the American Heart Association.
The proclamation, presented by Heart Association staff at a Town Council meeting on June 26, means that those living in and passing through Bedford have an increased chance of surviving a cardiac event.
Representatives from the Heart Association and the New Hampshire Department of Safety's Bureau of Emergency Medical Services presented town officials with a road sign to be placed at the town line that designates Bedford as a HeartSafe community.
The designation was made because of the number of CPR classes held, as well as the number and placement of automatic external defibrillators (AEDs) in the community.
According to Deputy Fire Chief Mark Klose, one member of the Fire Department staff went to great lengths to see that the program was implemented – firefighter Jon Snow.
"Jon Snow gets all of the credit for making this happen," Klose told Council members. "He took on this project and did it on his own."
Klose said that while all new businesses in town are encouraged to have an AED on site, not all of them are inventoried, and Snow made it a priority to tally all of the AEDs in town.
"He's done a superior job with this," Klose said.
According to Nancy Vaughan, government relations director for the American Heart Association, four key elements are in the "Chain of Survival" that are key to the HeartSafe program, all of which minimize the damage in the case of a cardiac arrest: early access to emergency care, early CPR, early defibrillation and early advanced care.
Fire Chief Scott Wiggin said that assisting those in cardiac arrest is not a task left just to Fire Department and EMS personnel.
"Everybody is involved," Wiggin said. "It's the efforts of everyone in a community."
Bedford joins cities and towns such as Manchester, Concord, Goffstown, Derry, Milford and Henniker in the HeartSafe Community program.


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The Student Organization Collaboration Fund (SOC Fund) is designed to support and encourage inter-group collaborative programming efforts. All student organizations stand to benefit from increased diversity in membership, initiative, and perspective. The Associated Students of Willamette University, in partnership with the Council on Diversity and Social Justice, hope to foster unique and creative relationships between organizations that will ultimately benefit our entire Willamette community as we strive to understand and appreciate our complexity and depth. We believe that all members of our community stand to grow from exposure to and exploration of social justice values.
Guidelines for Proposals
Projects must include two or more distinctly different campus organizations. Organizations may differ in such things as the make-up of their membership, issues discussed, goals, purpose, or type of club (Academic, Multicultural, Athletic, etc) to name a few examples. Preference will be given to registered student organizations, but participation is not limited to such groups. All groups need to have a recognized university advisor.
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As States pass more stringent laws for methadone take home doses and more and more insurance companies are covering opiate treatment, many people in treatment in Bowen IL are looking to suboxone to help treat their opiate addiction.
It's 5:47 am on a rainy damp Saturday morning in Bowen IL. Jolene waits in a line outside of the Bowen Treatment Center with about 50 other patients. She has a small black bank bag and a locket that she purchased the day prior at
a ACE hardware. This is Jolene's first day that she will be taking home her methadone medicine for her Sunday dose, instead of coming to the clinic from her home 45 minutes away in Illinois as she usually does to take her dose.
Illinois has more lenient laws than surrounding States for methadone maintenance patients wishing to take their medication home and not have to go to the clinic
everyday to consume their doses. However, Illinois like many other states
has scaled back on how many prescription bottles can be taken home before returning to the clinic to refill their prescriptions. Many of the patients at the Bowen IL Treatment Center that have been customers for several years are able to bring home a monthly supply of their medication before returning to the clinic to refill their prescriptions. Due to new laws, the most medicine that Jolene can look forward to taking home is 2 weeks worth. This is after one year of being a clinic patient and attending required counseling and group meetings. Because of the tighter restrictions being placed on methadone patients and the loosening of restrictions on buprenorphine (Suboxone), many opiate dependent patients are switching to buprenorphine.
However, even as many buprenorphine patients are finding that they are able to take their doses home more often and there is a better chance that their insurance company covers the medication, there remains one major problem in most US cities, access. On December 29th 2006 the second amendment to DATA-2000 (which allowed doctors offices to write buprenorphine prescriptions) was signed into law. This amendment increased the patients that one doctor could treat with buprenorphine to 100. However, even with this new law it is typically very hard to find a doctor that has a opening for new patients and often when one is found, they only accept cash and often at high prices. Part of the problem is that of the roughly 800,000 doctors that could certify for DATA-2000, only about 22,000 have and of that 22,000 only about 1/3 actively prescribe the treatment. This is where Opiate treatment centers like the one that Jolene attends come into play. They're not bound to the same rules that only allow 100 patients and although many buprenorphine patients will require daily visits at first, eventually they are allowed the same take home privileges as office based patients. Most of these centers also take insurance and will work with the carrier to get the treatment approved. While it may not be the ideal option for a patient, an opiate treatment center could be a life saving service to a opiate addicted individual.
Suboxone Treatment Bowen IL


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Welcome back, Glendora!
After toiling in the Baseline League for the past several years, the Tartans are back in a local league and the timing couldn't be better.
Glendora returns a veteran team led by standout quarterback Matt Fink and mammoth offensive tackle Ben Northup. The Tartans also have several starters back on defense.
Glendora looks like a solid favorite to win the new Palomares League, but Ayala could be the upsetter. The Bulldogs have speed all over and if they can trade points with good teams, watch out!
South Hills and Bonita have been competitive outfits in recent years, but neither has taken that next step. The Huskies have a veteran QB in Garrett Fonseca, but the defense needs to get better. Bonita must replace offensive standout Jake Payton.
Diamond Bar had one of the roughest offseasons around. Former head coach Ryan Maine resigned. Top receiver Cordell Broadus started a string of big-name departures from the program. But QB Tyler Peterson is back along with all-purpose standout Antonio "Noodles" Hull.
Claremont was besieged by injuries last season and will now experience a youth movement. If the Wolfpack can stay healthy and get some breaks they might be good enough to compete for a playoff spot.
1. Glendora
Coach: Jerry Lewallen
2013 record: 7-3
Key returners: Matt Fink, QB, Jr.; Zach Lewallen, LB, Sr.; Noah Holmes, DB, Sr.; Collin Grady, WR/SS, Sr.; Kieran Campbell, TE/LB, Sr.; Matt McConnell, OL, Sr.; Ryan DeGuzman, LB, Sr.; Justin Frazier, LB, Sr.
Key newcomers: Mike Lowe, WR/DB, Jr.; Griffen Herrera, RB/DB, Jr.; Tyler Schoenick, WR/DB, Jr.
Bottom line: The Tartans could really play defense at times last year, holding Charter Oak, South Hills and Upland to 21 points or less. Fink appears ready for stardom, but could use a running game to take pressure off. Herrera could provide that. It's hard to see Glendora losing a league game.
2. Ayala
Coach: Randy Reams
2013 record: 3-7
Key returners: Philip Afia, WR/DB, Sr.; Malik Psalms, WR/DB, Sr.; Nick Markarian, RB/LB, Sr.; Brian Phelan, RB/DB, Sr.; Isaiah Flowers, QB/DE, Jr.; Brandon Papazian, TE/LB, Sr.; Elijah Campbell, DE, Sr.; Cody Darrow, LB, Jr.
Key newcomers: Jordan Charles, RB/DB, Jr.; Winston Donnell, RB/DB, Jr.; Michael Morales, QB, Jr.
Bottom line: Last year's overtime loss to Glendora serves as proof the Bulldogs should be taken very seriously in the new Palomares League. There's more than enough speed to call this the fastest team in the league and that could go a long, long way.
3. South Hills
Coach: Albert Rodriguez
2013 record: 5-6
Key returners: Garrett Fonseca, QB, Sr.; David Garcia, OL, Sr.; Josh Radecki, OL, Sr.; Alex Garcia, RB/LB, Sr.; Jesse Garcia, RB/LB, Sr.; Quinn Cotter, WR/DB, Jr.; Ryan Sheehan, WR/LB, Sr.
Key newcomers: Zach Baron, WR/DB, Sr.; Ryan Carmona, WR/DB, Sr.; Carlos Salinas, DE, Jr.
Bottom line: Coaches like the looks of the wide receivers and, combined with a veteran QB in Fonseca, the passing game should be formidable. The defense is a concern with just two starters back, but coaches do like the incoming talent. The Huskies played both Bonita and Glendora last year and lost by a combined nine points.
4. Bonita
Coach: Adrian Medrano
2013 record: 6-4
Key returners: Danny Gelalich, WR/DB, Sr.; Austin Russell OL/DL, Sr.; Christian Cobian WR/DB/K, Sr.; Cody Brazzill, QB, Sr.; Richie Cochran TE/LB, Sr.; Josh Peifer TE/DB, Jr.; Daniel Burgess OL/DL, Sr.
Key newcomers: Christian Ramos WR/LB, Sr.; Angel Verdugo RB/LB, Sr.; Chris Ospashay TE/LB, Sr.
Bottom line: The senior class went just 2-8 at the freshmen level, so coaches are holding their breath as to what they'll produce at the varsity level. Verdugo's return after not playing last season eases concerns over finding a new feature back. The line could be one of the league's better units.
5. Diamond Bar
Coach: Marcus Hughes
2013 record: 7-5
Key returners: Tyler Peterson, QB, Sr.; Antonio "Noodles" Hull, RB/WR/DB, Sr.; Kyle Peterson, WR/LB, Sr.; Austin Cox, WR/DB, Sr.; David Omana, OL, Jr.; Ozzie De La Torre LB, Sr.; Blake Goodman, OL, Jr.; Isiah Thompson, RB/DB, Sr.
Key newcomers: Dimaggio Rico, RB/DB, Jr.; Connor Donahue WR/DB, Jr.; Kyle Yada WR/DB, Jr.
Bottom line: Several big-name returners transferred out of the program following the '13 season. With Hull back, though, the Brahmas have a top-flight weapon that should put them in most games. Peterson. a three-year starter, has the most varsity experience of anyone in the league.
6. Claremont
Coach: Mike Collins
2013 record: 1-9
Key returners: Jeremiah Maldonado, FB, Sr.; Abel Martinez, OL, Sr.; James Stephens, LB, Sr.; Parker Bowman, DE/TE, Sr.; Jordan Goodrich, WR, Sr.; Cameron Gray, RB/DB, Jr.; Ryan O'Connor, QB, Sr.
Key newcomers: Caleb Taylor, OL, Sr.; Max Shapiro, TE/LB, Jr.; Mato Pacheco, DB, Jr.
Bottom line: The Wolfpack were besieged by injury last season, with an average of seven starters out per game. This year's team will be underclassman heavy, but there is talent. The Palomares League isn't the tall task the Sierra League was, so this team could surprise.
Matt Fink, Glendora, QB, Jr.
Fink wowed area fans with his arm strength and poise last season as a sophomore. He figures to be even better this season as the Tartans transition from the Baseline League to the Palomares. Fink threw for 1,449 yards and 12 TDs last season and led several late-game comebacks. Lookout in 2014!
Antonio Hull, Diamond Bar, DB, Sr.
He missed all but one of game of his junior season after being ruled ineligible by CIF for an athletically motivated transfer from West Covina. Prior to that, Hull was on the verge of stardom toward the end of his sophomore season.
Noah Holmes, Glendora, DB, Sr.— Ball-hawking DB has knack for making the big play
Ryan DeGuzman, Glendora, LB, Sr.— Looks ready to build on 2013's 60 tackles, 11 sacks
Angel Verdugo, Bonita, RB/DB, Sr.— Expected to be Bearcats' top offensive weapon
Philip Afia, Ayala, WR/DB, Sr.— Had four picks and 86 tackles in '13
Jesse Garcia, South Hills, LB, Sr.— Will have to be main stopper for Huskies' D
Tyler Peterson, Diamond Bar, QB, Sr.— Can he duplicate big numbers with fewer weapons
Malik Psalms, Ayala, DB, Sr.— Cal commit a part of a dynamic secondary
Ben Northup, Glendora, OL, Sr.— All-Area selection as a junior
Zach Lewallen, Glendora, LB, Sr.— Tackling machine ready for another big year
Garrett Fonseca, South Hills, QB, Sr.— Has spotlight to himself now


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Ok ladies,
My newborn is 7wo and I went back to work last week. Almost every day that he is with my grandmother he is extremely gassy and cries excessively then has explosive poops. He is gaining weight normally (7 to 10 lbs in first month) and has a normal number of wet diapers. He does not go through these episodes at night or over the weekends when I exclusively breastfeed, only during the day. So my thoughts are: either it is the milk or the bottle.
I am sort of block feeding because he went down to only eating off of one side for about 10-15 minutes at 4 weeks. I offered the other breast and he would be done. I still always offer the other side and sometimes he takes it and other times he doesn't. I am pumping both breasts two times at work. In one pump session I am getting about 5oz between both breasts, which is what he needs for one feeding. I combine them into one 5 oz bottle. I don't know if combining them is causing gas because he's only used to nursing on one side, or if this should not effect him.
I noticed that when my milk seperates it only has a small layer of fatty milk so, I question whether this is the problem? Or am I analyzing it to much and may be just the bottles. I am using the Tommee Tippee bottles. It's just extremely frustrating because of how awful his gas is during the day!!


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Credit Load Definitions
Full-Time Status
The following are considered full-time graduate students:
Students registered for nine or more graduate credits in a semester or five or more credits in a summer session;
Graduate assistants registered for six or more graduate credits in a semester or three or more credits in a summer session;
Thesis students who have completed all degree requirements, except for their thesis, may be considered full-time for one more semester beyond thesis registration without registering for credits. However, their adviser must assure they are working on their thesis. This policy may not fulfill certain criteria to be eligible for Financial Aid and students may not be eligible for certain student services (e.g. use of the Health Center).
Half-time Status
A graduate student is considered half-time with a semester registration between 4.5 and 8.5 credits in a semester or of three or more credits during a summer session.
The maximum credit load for a graduate student shall be per term, except graduate assistants:
|17-week term
|18 credits
|14-week term
|15 credits
|8-week term
|8 credits
|4-week term
|4 credits
|3-week term
|3 credits
Anything which exceeds these limits requires approval of the graduate program coordinator and the Assistant Vice Chancellor, School of Graduate Studies.
Special students and probationary students, as well as students with incomplete grades, should not expect to carry maximum loads.


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The following letter was sent to state Rep. Don Coram in response to his commentary in the Cortez Journal on March 9.
Dear Rep. Coram:
After reading your column in the Cortez Journal, I felt I needed to remind you that not all of your constituents are Republicans. I happen to be a registered Democrat, several of my friends are Independents, there may even be some Libertarians among us, and I do believe there is a strong contingency of Green Party folks in your district. Several of us actually voted for you. It is my understanding that an elected official is supposed to represent everyone, not just a select few.
I read your column thinking I would be getting an update of legislative activities. Instead, I read denigrating comments about the Democrats. It is this kind of rhetoric which continues to exacerbate the ugly rift between the two parties. Needless to say, I'm disappointed with your lack of professionalism.
Terri Helm


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SAN DIEGO (AP) — A Southern California man arrested on suspicion of killing two young brothers and one sibling's fiancee has a previous criminal record.
Carlo Gallopa Mercado, 29, was jailed on gun-related offenses in April and charged a week later in a San Diego-area court, but it wasn't immediately clear if those charges had any connection to the murder case, the San Diego Union-Tribune reported (http://bit.ly/1pW75jW ).
Mercado was arrested late Friday and booked on suspicion of killing Salvadore Belvedere and Ilona Flint, both 22, in the early hours of Christmas Eve last year. Belvedere's 24-year-old brother Gianni, who was Flint's fiance, disappeared around the same time.
He was found dead in a car trunk about 3 ½ weeks later and some 90 miles north in Riverside after a caller reported a bad smell coming from a vehicle in a parking lot. He had also been shot in the head.
Mercado's attorney Michael Berg told KNSD-TV that his client denies any involvement in the killings.
"He doesn't fit the mold. I haven't seen anything that would tie him to these homicides, to the victims," Berg said.
He said Mercado was hospitalized under guard Sunday after being injured in the county jail. Berg declined to say what happened to his client.
Mercado was scheduled to be arraigned Wednesday.
Police would not say what relationship, if any, the suspect had to the victims or release what evidence led his arrest.
Police Chief Shelley Zimmerman planned to discuss the investigation and arrest at a Monday news conference.
Information from: U-T San Diego, http://www.utsandiego.com


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US entry and transit requirements
Air New Zealand cannot accept carriage of customers travelling into or through the USA who are not in possession of an appropriate e-Passport and valid visa where required. Find out more information about transiting in Los Angeles.
TSA check-in requirements for travel to the US
The US Department of Homeland Security and Transportation Security Administration (TSA) announced additional security processes for all flights to the US. Air New Zealand must comply, and extra security measures will be in place for our customers flying to the US.
Airport check-in and bag drop for US bound flights will be open four hours prior to departure. Latest check-in time for US bound flights is two hours prior to departure. Customers will need to allow additional time to complete all airport check-in formalities.
For customers connecting to a US flight from another port, these security processes will occur during your transit and prior to boarding your US flight. Please make your way to the gate early and have your passport, boarding pass and itinerary ready for inspection.
Please note, there may be some queues at the departure gate as all customers will be required to undergo additional screening prior to boarding. Customers are required to carry a printed or digital copy of their flight itinerary, and may also be asked to switch on all electronic devices. Please ensure all devices are fully charged. We will be doing our best to minimise the impact of these changes and we thank customers in advance for their patience.
The US Visa Waiver Program
Under the Visa Waiver Program, eligible passengers who are citizens of eligible countries may travel to the USA for tourism or business purposes for up to 90 days without obtaining an entry visa. You cannot study or work on the Visa Waiver Program, nor extend your stay beyond 90 days. A return or onward ticket must be held, although the final destination may not be Canada, Mexico or in the Caribbean (unless you are a resident of that country or island). Each traveller (including children) must have a valid, individual e-Passport which meets the following requirements and they must obtain an ESTA (Electronic System for Travel Authorisation) prior to travel:
- The passport must be an e-Passport
- The passport must have a machine-readable zone on the biographic page
- The passport must be machine-readable and have a digital photograph
What is an e-Passport?
This represents an enhanced secure passport with an embedded electronic chip. The placement of the microchip inside varies from country to country.
An e-Passport (biometric passport) contains a microchip capable of storing information in digital form. International standards require that the photo of the passport holder as well as the same information on the photo page must be stored on the chip. Some countries may also decide to place other biometric identifiers, such as fingerprints or iris scans, on the chip.
To see if a passport is machine-readable, check there are two lines of machine print underneath the holder's photo. A machine-readable e-Passport has biographical data entered on the photo page according to international specifications.
Does my passport have a digital photograph?
Digital photographs are scanned directly onto the passport page, so you cannot feel any edges like you can with a traditional photograph which has been glued or laminated.
What if my passport doesn't meet the Visa Waiver Program criteria?
You can either apply for a US visa or obtain a replacement e-Passport.
Obtaining a new e-Passport will avoid the inconvenience and cost of obtaining a US visa each time you travel, and is often the lower cost option. If you request a new e-Passport from an overseas post of your national government, check whether a biometric passport can be issued locally. In some instances these may only be issued from the main passport office in the home country.
WARNING: The United States Government have made changes to the Visa Waiver Program Improvement and Terrorist Travel Prevention Act of 2015 which states travellers in the following categories are no longer eligible to travel or be admitted to the United States under the Visa Waiver Program (VWP):
- Nationals of VWP countries who have travelled to or been present in Iran, Iraq, Sudan, or Syria on or after 1 March 2011 (with limited exceptions for travel for diplomatic or military purposes in the service of a VWP country)
- Nationals of VWP countries who are also nationals of Iran, Iraq, Sudan, or Syria
Further information about changes to the Visa Waiver Program can be found on the Department of Homeland Security website.
Current ESTA holders are encouraged to check their ESTA status prior to travel on the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) website.
ESTA online applications for the US Visa Waiver Program
All passengers travelling to or through the US under the Visa Waiver Programme must have obtained an Electronic System for Travel Authorisation (ESTA) prior to their flight. It is strongly recommended that ESTA applications are completed at least 72 hours prior to arrival at the airport of your departure. Anyone who does not have or cannot obtain an ESTA prior to departure will not be able to board and should contact their nearest US Embassy for assistance.
Please note, there is a processing charge levied by the Department of Homeland Security for obtaining an ESTA. In most cases a response will be received within seconds determining whether travel to the US has been authorised. If the application is not authorised then a visa may be requested through the US Embassy.
An approved travel authorisation is valid for two years for multiple entries into the US for a maximum stay of up to 90 days or less per visit. A new application will be required if a new passport is obtained within the two year period or if the answers to any of the YES/NO questions on the ESTA form change. Passengers that obtain an ESTA for travel to the US are also required to hold a return or outward ticket from the US to a destination where they have the right of entry.
If you are travelling in less than 72 hours you are still eligible to apply for an ESTA, however you are advised to visit the US Department of Homeland Security website for more information or contact your nearest US Embassy.
ESTAs are in addition to the requirement for all customers to submit APIS (Advanced Passenger Information System) data.
US visa
Passengers who are ineligible to travel under the Visa Waiver Program must obtain the appropriate visa for travel to or through the US. Obtaining a visa requires an interview with your nearest US Embassy and we recommend you apply well in advance of your intended travel date. Visit the US Department of Homeland Security website for more information or contact your nearest US Embassy.
Information required by US authorities
When you travel to the USA (or spend more than 8 hours in transit to another country), in addition to the details in your passport you must also advise the country of your permanent residence and the street address where you will be staying in the USA (including state and ZIP code). This address must be the same as the one you will enter on your US arrival form.
This information will be a pre-requisite for boarding your flight and can be provided at the time you make your booking, any time thereafter or, at the latest, when you check in.
US citizens are exempt from the US address requirement. Non-citizen US permanent residents should provide their Green Card number as an alternative to their US address. You can save time at check-in by completing and printing this form and taking it with you to the airport.
The US-VISIT process
US-VISIT is an electronic entry system for verifying the identity of arriving visitors and confirming compliance with visa and immigration policies. Visitors aged 14-79 are subject to US-VISIT, including travellers in transit to or from London on flights NZ2 or NZ1. Visitors entering or transiting the USA under the Visa Waiver Program are not exempt from US-VISIT.
US-VISIT exemptions
USA and Canadian citizens are exempt from the US-VISIT process. Visitors using certain categories of A, G and NATO-class visas are also exempt.
Arriving in the USA under the US-VISIT process
US Customs and Border Protection officers will collect 10 digital fingerprints and a digital photograph as part of the regular entry interview. This data will be used to verify your identity and be compared against watch-lists. The US-VISIT process will take place each time you arrive in the USA.
Baggage security requirements
The TSA screens every passenger's baggage before it is placed on an aircraft. While technology allows for electronic screening, there are times when bags may need to be physically inspected. The TSA has worked with several companies to develop locks that can be opened by security officers using universal "master" keys so that the locks may not have to be cut should a physical inspection be required. If you wish to lock your bags we recommend using a TSA approved lock when travelling through the USA.
Leaving the USA
Passengers travelling under the Visa Waiver Program (VWP) are not required to complete the I-94W (green) form. This has been replaced with the ESTA which is to be completed online prior to arriving at the airport to check in. The only instance where passengers will be required to complete the I-94W form is in the event of a system outage at check-in. All passengers travelling with a Paper Visa in their passport are still required to complete the I-94 (white) form.
US authorities require the collection of your I-94 (white) or when required, your I-94W (green) or immigration forms to confirm your departure from the USA. If you have left the USA with an I-94W form still attached to your passport then your departure was not recorded properly and you may face problems when you next return. It is recommended that you take steps to have your departure record corrected.
What will happen if I don't get my record corrected?
Next time you travel to or through the USA your entry may be jeopardised. If you are travelling on a US visa it may be cancelled. If you are travelling under the Visa Waiver Program, you may be disqualified from visa-free entry and have to obtain a visa for future visits. In both cases you will most likely be refused entry and removed on the first available flight.
How can I get my record corrected?
Write an explanatory letter to US Customs and Border Protection enclosing the portion of the immigration form left in your passport and including supporting evidence, such as:
- The original boarding pass used to depart the USA
- Photocopies of stamps in your passport indicating entry into another country after your departure from the USA. All passport pages that are not completely blank should be photocopied, along with the photo page
- Dated pay slips from your employer indicating presence in another country after your departure from the USA
- School records indicating attendance at a school outside of the USA
- Named and dated credit card slips for purchases made after your departure from the USA (you may black out the credit card number)
If you send original material keep a copy for yourself as Customs and Border Protection will not return any material.
Where do I send it to?
ACS Inc.
1084 South Laurel Road
London, KY 40744
Please note this is the only address to use. Do not send your letter to any US Embassy or Consulate or another Customs and Border Protection office in the USA. Only this location has the ability to correct your departure record.


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February 15, 1937 - April 26, 2013
Liberty, NY
Harriet Elizabeth "Betty" Atkins, of Liberty, NY, entered into eternal rest on Friday April 26, 2013 at Catskill Regional Medical Center in Harris, NY. She was 76.
The daughter of the late Elmer and Irene Hunt Atkins, she was born on February 15, 1937 in Liberty, NY and was the youngest of 12 children. Betty was a retired Legal Secretary and was a life-long member of Liberty United Methodist Church.
She was preceded in death by her ten brothers: Edward, Walter, George "Shorty", Victor, Kenneth, Eugene "Hawk", Donald, Ralph, Allen "Skip" and Wayne and by one sister, Irene "Sis".
Betty was a lifetime resident in the Atkins family home. She leaves behind three sisters-in-law, many nieces and nephews, great-nieces and nephews and great-great-nieces and nephews.
Betty will forever be loved, missed and always remembered as "Aunt Bet".
Visiting hours will be on Tuesday, April 30th from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at Ramsay's Funeral Home, 275 S. Main St., Liberty, NY. Funeral Services are on Wednesday, May 1st at 11 a.m. at the funeral home; Rev. John Thomason will officiate. Burial will be in the Atkins family plot at Liberty Cemetery.
Memorial donations may be made to the Liberty United Methodist Church, 170 N. Main St., Liberty, NY 12754.
Funeral arrangements are by Ramsay's Funeral Homes Inc. Liberty, NY. Please visit www.ramsaysfuneralhome for directions or to send a condolence to the Atkins family.


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Conservation group closes deal aimed at Northern PassBy DAVE SOLOMON
New Hampshire Union Leader
December 17. 2012 7:18PM
CONCORD �- The Society for the Protection of New Hampshire Forests has closed the deal on the first conservation easement intended to block the controversial Northern Pass power line project.
Since August, the organization has been raising money for its "Trees Not Towers" campaign to impede the anticipated route of transmission lines designed to bring hydro power from Quebec through New Hampshire and into the New England power grid.
At a press conference in August, the conservation group identified the parcels in Stewartstown and Columbia targeted for its "blocking actions," and announced a goal of $2.5 million.
One of those parcels was 530 acres owned by Green Acre Woodlands, a registered tree farm with land that slopes upward to an elevation of approximately 2,170 feet in Stewartstown. The society announced in the fall that it had a purchase-and-sales agreement on the property.
Savage confirmed news reports that the society paid $600,000 for a conservation easement that precludes any development on the Green Acres property.
The closing last week concludes the first of five purchases the society believes are necessary to force consideration of alternatives by Northern Pass, such as burying the transmission lines along existing transportation corridors.
Northern Pass spokesmen told the New Hampshire Union Leader earlier in the month that it hoped to be in a position to announce a new route for the project by the end of the year. Despite last week's closing on the Green Acre property, Northern Pass officials are standing by that prediction.
"Any discussion of route location, properties involved, or impacts is pure speculation by the Forest Society and not based in fact," Michael Skelton, spokesman for PSNH and Northeast Utilities, said in an email. "As we've said before, we've continued to make significant progress by working with willing landowners, and we are optimistic that we will secure the land we need for the new route by the end of the year."
Savage said if Northern Pass reschedules the route announcement, it won't be the first time.
"They've done this several times," Savage said. "They stated they would be announcing a route by the end of this year. Last May, it was going to be in August. Over the summer, it was September."
The $1.2 billion project would feed 1,200 megawatts of electricity into New England along 140 miles of existing rights of way. Attention by opponents has been focused on a 40-mile corridor in the North Country needed to fill a gap in the project's path.
"The Green Acre Woodlands parcel is a strategic part of our efforts to compel Hydro-Quebec, Northeast Utilities and PSNH to look at other viable options for their private transmission line," said Jane Difley, president of the Forest Society.
Savage said the society has raised about half of the $2.5 million needed to purchase the parcels it has identified, and will be working throughout the winter to bring them to a closing.


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Israel News - Stay Informed, Pray Informed
A foreign member of the Messianic Jewish ministry Jews for Jesus was detained in Israel this week while taking part witnessing campaign near the Negev city of Beersheva.
Barry Barnett, from the UK, joined several Israeli members of Jews for Jesus on a local highway holding a large "Yeshua" banner including a telephone number for more information.
According to Jews for Jesus, "a group of six immigration inspectors seized the banner and took Barnett into custody."
Dan Sered, the director of the Israel branch of Jews for Jesus, said none of his staff had ever been arrested despite engaging in open and direct sharing of their faith in Yeshua.
It is believed the immigration authorities could be trying to define Barnett's activities as "work," which he is not allowed to perform in Israel on his B2 tourist visa.
UK-based Messianic blog Rosh Pina Project commented on the incident, suggesting that the radical anti-missionary group Yad L'Achim likely had a hand in the arrest.
"One thing Israel needs to be cautious of is the manipulation of its immigration laws by non-governmental religious groups," wrote Rosh Pina Project, noting that the current case could set a precedent whereby Israel becomes something of a police state where demonstrations of any type by foreign citizens are forbidden.
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Amarpreet Grewal Bath, M.D., has been appointed medical director of the new Niagara County Health Home at Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center.
The health home is an innovative, state Department of Health-designated program designed to improve patient outcomes and control Medicaid costs.
Bath, who is board certified in family medicine, is a graduate of St. Matthew's University School of Medicine, Belize. She served her family medicine residency at Advocate Christ Medical Center, Chicago, where she was chief resident and the recipient of the MVP (Mission, Values, Philosophy) Award for her initiative and commitment.
She most recently worked as a primary care physician at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar in San Diego. Prior to that, she was an outpatient family medicine physician at the Cleveland Clinic.
Bath is practicing full time at the Niagara Falls Memorial Primary Care Center, 620 10th St., Suite 704, and is accepting new patients. Call 716-278-4499 for a new patient appointment.


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Anticipation and excitement filled the air as over 300 fans waited patiently for their chance to see their favourite soccer superstar. The lineup outside BMO's Coquitlam Centre branch began just after noon, two hours prior to the anticipated arrival of 'Caps defender and South Korean soccer legend Young-Pyo Lee. As time ticked down and the line grew longer, our mascot Spike jumped in with his classic antics to help entertain the many anxious supporters.
After waiting eagerly, the clock struck 2 p.m., and BMO kicked off the autograph signing with an energetic introduction to the crowd on hand and a loud cheer from fans of "Go Whitecaps Go" that could be heard for blocks.
For the next hour and a half, Lee signed everything from soccer jerseys to iPad cases. Much to the pleasure of his adoring supporters, he took pictures with almost every fan.
Vancouver Whitecaps FC would like to thank all of the fans and supporters who came out to make this a memorable day.
Whitecaps FC fans have until next Wednesday, October 3, to take advantage of our special signing bonus of 12 per cent off on 2013 Season Tickets. Don't miss out on this opportunity to secure your seats at BC Place now! Fans can take advantage of this offer and renew or purchase their Season Tickets online at whitecapsfc.com or by phone at 604.669.9283.


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Breastfeeding Today, Issue 23, May 2014
Features: • Why Babies Tears Make Us Cry, and Why They Matter
• Bottlefeeding a Breastfed Baby
• When Two Women Share Parenting
• Soothing My Babies - your baby isn't using your as a pacifier; a pacifier is a substitute for you
Mothers' Stories: • Katrina's story: My Emergency Cesarean
• Kim's Story: Helping Heather - the privilege and joy of being an LLL Leader
•Susana's Story: Keeping it Real - no, all those other moms don't have it so much more together than you!
• Dawn's Story: From Getting to Giving Support - becoming the first LLL Leader in Croatia
Mom to Mom: • Back to Work - baby won't take a bottle Book Excerpt: • "Alcohol" from Breastfeeding Made Easy, by Carlos Gonzalez What's Cooking: • Cake! - Vegan Chocolate Cake and Citrus Tray Bake


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Judges: Torture, Abuses Undermine Values in U.S., U.K.
Tuesday, February 17, 2009; 9:22 AM
LONDON, Feb. 17 -- An international group of judges and lawyers is warning that systemic torture and other abuses in the global "war on terror" have "undermined cherished values" of civil rights in the United States, Britain and other nations.
"We have been shocked by the damage done over the past seven years by excessive or abusive counterterrorism measures in a wide range of countries around the world," said Arthur Chaskalson, a member of the International Commission of Jurists, in a statement announcing results of a three-year study of counterterrorism measures since the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks.
"Many governments, ignoring the lessons of history, have allowed themselves to be rushed into hasty responses to terrorism that have undermined cherished values and violated human rights,'' said Chaskalson, a former chief justice of South Africa.
The Geneva-based panel's conclusions, released Monday, were echoed by those of a former British domestic intelligence chief who said that people in Britain felt as if they were living in a "police state" because of the government's counterterrorism actions.
"It would be better that the government recognized that there are risks -- rather than frightening people in order to be able to pass laws which restrict civil liberties, precisely one of the objects of terrorism -- that we live in fear and under a police state," said Stella Rimington, former head of MI5, the domestic intelligence-gathering agency.
In an interview with Spain's La Vanguardia newspaper, which was republished in the British press Tuesday, Rimington compared the controversial anti-terror practices at the U.S.-run detention center at Guantanamo Bay military base in Cuba with Great Britain's MI5 security service.
"MI5 does not" engage in the same activities, she said, adding that the U.S. practice of prosecuting terror suspects through the military system, and using widely denounced interrogation measures, "has achieved the opposite effect -- there are more and more suicide terrorists finding a greater justification."
Rimington, 73, became MI5's first female head in 1992 and ran it until 1996. She has been a frequent critic of the effect of the government's anti-terror policies on civil rights.
Although the jurists' report covers practices in about 40 countries, it pays special attention to practices in the United States, and it outlines a broad repudiation of anti-terrorism policies of the administration of President George W. Bush
"Whilst the outgoing US administration was understandably aggrieved at the horrendous attacks of 9/11, it is possible to see, especially with hindsight, that many of its responses to the terrible tragedy were ill-advised," the report states.
The report said that Bush's decision to equate acts of terror with acts of war was "legally and conceptually flawed" and had done "immense damage" to the standing of international law.
Claiming that the United States was at war with terrorism gave the Bush administration "spurious justification to a range of human rights and humanitarian law violations," the report said.
The panel, made up of more than 60 senior jurists from around the world, said prosecuting terrorism offenses should be handled largely in criminal justice systems rather than by military officials.
The report called on the Obama administration to "immediately and publicly renounce" the characterization of counterterrorism activities as a "war."
The panel also concluded that the United States' "official policy" seemed to be designed to circumvent laws prohibiting torture and other cruel treatment, which it called "one of the most deplorable consequences" of the "war" label.
The panel called for the Obama administration to conduct an investigation into human rights abuses against terror suspects.
"Seven years after 9/11 it is time to take stock and to repeal abusive laws and policies enacted in recent years," said panel president Mary Robinson, a former president of Ireland.
"Human rights and international humanitarian law provide a strong and flexible framework to address terrorist threats," she said.


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This year's Spoleto Festival poster, unveiled Tuesday, is drawing mixed results from the public, with some saying it's calming while others just find it boring.
The design, "Angled Ring" by New York-based minimalist artist Robert Mangold, features a pastel red pentagon and a black circle drawn with pencil.
"I think it's pretty simple," said Mollie Bryant of North Charleston. "I don't know what anyone would find offensive about it. It sort of reminds me of a full moon or a sunset or sunrise. It's calming."
While unveiling the poster, festival General Director Nigel Redden said he likes the idea that conflicting geometric shapes can come together.
"In some ways, that's what we do," he said.
When readers of The Post and Courier were asked for their opinions about the poster via Facebook, many felt it was plain and lacking the color that defines the festival.
"I hate it!!" wrote Jessica Hoffman of West Ashley. "It's uninspiring and boring and doesn't speak to me ... it's completely opposite of what the festival is supposed to be about! Even the font of the writing is boring .... HORRIBLE!!!!"
"Angled Ring" is part of Mangold's series Ring Paintings. The original piece is pastel and black pencil on paper.
The Spoleto poster is traditionally displayed throughout the city during the festival's annual 17-day run. This year's festival is May 24 to June 9 and features more than 160 performances in Charleston's theaters, churches and outdoor spaces. The poster, which sells for $25, is available by phone at 579-3100 or at the box office at the Charleston Visitor Center, 375 Meeting St. For more information on Spoleto Festival USA, visit spoletousa.org.


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The Latest on Matt Garza Trade Talks, and the Possibility of an Extension
Matt Garza trade rumors continue to swirl, as they should, what with the Chicago Cubs looking to restock their young player inventory and Garza being the best starting pitcher currently available.
The Cubs continue to hold serious discussions with multiple teams about Garza, and, as I tweeted this morning, a source close to those discussions believes there's a "90 percent chance Garza isn't with the Cubs come Spring Training." While the talks are serious, they are simultaneously complicated because of the number of teams involved, the number and caliber of prospects involved (yes, the Cubs' asking price is very high), and the Cubs' continued desire to parlay some of those prospects into a player like Anthony Rizzo from the Padres (who are not, themselves, in on the Garza talks, but who might have interest in some of the prospects the Cubs would theoretically acquire for Garza).
The teams most heavily involved at this point shouldn't surprise you: the Blue Jays, the Yankees, the Tigers, the Rangers (if they can move Matt Harrison), and the Red Sox (though another source tells me the Red Sox have been unenthusiastic about the Cubs' initial asking price). I get the sense, though I've not heard outright, that the Blue Jays are the most aggressive suitor, with the Red Sox and Yankees somewhere behind. Dave Kaplan just said on Twitter a few minutes ago that he's hearing something very similar.
I already know that many of you are seizing on that 90 percent piece, and letting your minds run wild. But, as always, I have to preach restraint. Because of the nature of these trade discussions, there are many sources close to the talks. And two smart, well-connected sources could have before them the same information, and come to two different conclusions. The point of passing along sourced information like this is not to convince you of its accuracy, but instead merely to make available to you whatever information is out there for consumption and evaluation.
And that's neither a criticism of my source on this, nor a judgment on his read on this situation. It's simply important to remind you that, when you hear sourced rumors about the contents of trade discussions or a likelihood of a trade, sources can be "right" about the content of their information, but that doesn't mean the trade/signing/whatever will ultimately happen. I'm confident enough in this information to say that serious trade discussions are being had with multiple teams, and there's a strong chance Garza could be traded. But, because of how complicated those talks necessarily are, the talks could fall by the wayside at any moment.
Speaking of complications, there's another layer. Namely: what if the Cubs decide they're better off extending Garza rather than trading him?
At 28, Garza obviously still has a number of highly productive years in the tank, and is coming off arguably the best season of his career. The Cubs have him under contract for two more years, during which he's expected to make around $8 to $9 million in 2012, and $11 to $12 million in 2013. Even if the Cubs don't expect to contend in 2012, adding on another couple years to Garza's deal could make some sense.
MLBTradeRumors recently analyzed the prospect of a Garza extension through the lens of the White Sox's John Danks extension, and concluded that, based on the similarities in the pitchers and their situations, the Cubs could look at giving Garza a similar deal. Danks got five years and $65 million, and MLBTR suggests four years and $52 million for Garza, which would buy out his two remaining arbitration years and two free agent years. Garza, the argument goes, would want the guaranteed money, and the Cubs would want the cost certainty.
But, if Garza is going to net about $20 million over the next two years anyway, is getting two additional years of Garza at $16 million per year worthwhile for the Cubs? If he were a free agent today, how much per season would Garza get? Yes, Garza is about to get expensive, but is an expensive bird in hand more valuable than three or four young, uncertain, cheap birds in the bush? These are the questions, in addition to the value of trading Garza now, that the Cubs must be asking themselves.
Thus, let the discussion of an extension serve as another reminder: the Cubs do not have to trade Matt Garza. While they might ultimately be convinced that trading him now is the best course of action depending on what offers land on the table, they might also decide that Garza's long-term value to the Cubs is greater than those offers. Or, they might decide trying to trade Garza at the deadline this year is the best move. Or next offseason. You see how it goes.


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- Author: Kathy Keatley Garvey
A sure sign of approaching spring...
As the cold weather subsides, out come the overwintering queen bumble bees. They're gathering nectar and pollen, building their nests and laying eggs.
Lynn Kimsey, professor and chair of the UC Davis Department of Entomology and director of the Bohart Museum of Entomology, found a young queen bumble bee (Bombus melanopygus) on campus yesterday.
The confused queen managed to fly into Briggs Hall, home of the UC Davis Department of Entomology.
These particular bees, native to North America, are nicknamed "the orange-rumped bumble bees." They're basically your fuzzy-wuzzy, yellow-banded black bumble bees.
Last year UC Davis entomologist Robbin Thorp tended a nest of Bombus melanopygus on the Harry H. Laidlaw Jr. Honey Bee Research Facility grounds at UC Davis. The story behind the story: an area resident was seeking a temporary location for the bumble bees, which were nesting in his birdhouse. Thorp obliged.
The photos below:
Kimsey's queen bumble bee (which rates a solid 10 on a scale of 1 to 10 for fuzzy-wuzziness) and a bumble bee ready to take flight from the birdhouse. The bumble-bee-in-the-birdhouse photo, taken Feb. 29, 2008, received an online presence when the North Carolina State University Museum asked to borrow it to illustrate some text.
All hail the humble bumble bee...ever beautiful and ever resourceful./o:p>


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Dave White Profile
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Dave White's first movie review was of the animated feature Snoopy Come Home. He was seven years old...Read full profile
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Metascore®Universal acclaimbased on a weighted average of allcritic review scores.
The telling of this simple tale of survival required cutting-edge technology, but we don't notice the bells and whistles: They're on hand to immerse us in an unforgettable personal story.
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Gravity isn't just a movie; it's almost transformative, and the visceral element is enhanced by the 3-D.
The director's long-overdue follow-up to "Children of Men" is at once a nervy experiment in blockbuster minimalism and a film of robust movie-movie thrills, restoring a sense of wonder, terror and possibility to the bigscreen.
Gravity shows us the glory of cinema's future. It thrills on so many levels. And because Cuar?ón is a movie visionary of the highest order, you truly can't beat the view.
Gravity is harrowing and comforting, intimate and glorious, the kind of movie that makes you feel more connected to the world rather than less.
In one form or another, motion pictures have been with us since the middle of the 19th century, but there's never been one like Gravity. What's new in Alfonso Cuarón's 3-D space adventure is the nature of the motion. It's as if the movie medium had been set free to dance in a bedazzling zero-gravity dream sequence.
At once the most realistic and beautifully choreographed film ever set in space, Gravity is a thrillingly realized survival story spiked with interludes of breath-catching tension and startling surprise.
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OK for kids 14+
Intense, astonishing sci-fi thriller has real soul.
What Parents Need to Know
Parents need to know that Gravity (which stars Sandra Bullock and George Clooney and was directed by Children of Men's Alfonso Cuaron) isn't your run-of-the-mill sci-fi thriller: It's a spare, elegant film that speaks to the mysteries of human emotion and space, as well as a stunning piece of moviemaking with depth and insight that make it an intense viewing experience (which is heightened, for the better, by the 3D presentation). Its mature themes -- including death and grief -- and scenes of gripping peril make it best for teens and adults. Younger kids may be frightened by some sequences, including one that's notably gory/gruesome. There's also some swearing (including both "f--k" and "s--t").
Messages: The power of hope is boundless; it can push through darkness and propel you to survive.
Role models: Dr. Ryan Stone may seem broken, but her will to live is stronger than her darkest of days.
Violence: A debris shower in outer space, precipitated by the missile shooting of a satellite, wreaks havoc, slicing through space stations manned by humans. An astronaut is shown with half of his face broken off (gory but not especially bloody); other dead astronauts are shown floating, grievously injured. Two others are tossed around. Main characters face constant peril and danger. One "jump" scare scene.
Sex: Not applicable
Language: Occasional use of "f--k," "s--t," "damn," "hell," "ass," "goddamn," "oh my God," and "son of a bitch."
Consumerism: The NASA logo is (not surprisingly) everywhere, plus mentions of Facebook and NPR.
Drinking, drugs and smoking: Talk of co-workers buying each other drinks.
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So when I'm not working on Fecal Face or the gallery I take bike and boat rides and drink alcohol.
Ferry to Sausalito... then bike back.
foggy ride back across the Golden Gate Bridge
Kim Cogan stopped to drop off work and met the biscuit.
Craig had some free tickets.
fireworks night a few days before the 4th.
fireworks don't work well in San Francisco... fog.
stopped through City Hall to get the legal approval from the state to get married.
and picked up some work from Matt Furie
More sailing for July 4th weekend.
And made our way to Regis's boat to watch the fireworks, but the fog yet again.
Instead we got drunk and listened to them sing in French.
Funny spending America Day with a bunch of French people speaking and singing in French.
Russel, our sailing mentor.
Jessica trying to catch baby fish.
taking down Tara Foley's show.
wall repair
and setting up the current show which ends this weekend.
Andrew stopped through...
The Tall Ships are coming through San Francisco this weekend... Check it out.
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