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Board of Commissioners
- The Minneapolis Public Housing Authority is governed by a nine-member Board of Commissioners, two of whom are public housing residents (one from family and one from highrise). The board members are appointed by the Mayor and City Council members.
- The commissioners are responsible for approving the agency's annual budget and for setting policy. MPHA's Executive Director/CEO, Gregory Russ, serves the Board.
- Regular Board meetings are held on the fourth Wednesday of each month except in November and December when meetings are held on the third Wednesday due to the holidays. Agendas, Packets, and monthly Performance Reports are normally published on this page the prior week. Meetings are sometimes cancelled and notices of cancellations will be posted on the meeting and agenda packet page.
F. Clayton Tyler, Chair – "The primary role of the MPHA board is to be stewards of the Agency's mission.".
Mr. Tyler grew up in North Minneapolis and has more than 30 years of criminal law experience. He is dedicated to the Twin Cities community. Along with serving as the Chair of the Minneapolis Public Housing Authority, he is on the University of Minnesota's Diversity Committee, which deals with student athletes. He has served as Chair of the Minneapolis Urban League Board, and he founded the Minnesota Minority Junior Golf Association. Mr. Tyler is a Minnesota State Bar Association Board Certified Criminal Law Specialist, which is a title that only about fifty Minnesota lawyers possess.
Charles T. Lutz (Vice Chair) – Deputy Director of Minneapolis Community Planning and Economic Development (CPED).
Mr. Lutz has had 20 years of experience planning and developing complex economic and housing development projects, including Target Center, the historic Hennepin Avenue theaters, the Federal Courthouse, the Minneapolis Riverfront, and Heritage Park. He has a strong knowledge of municipal finance, property management, and the relationship between planning and development.
Mr. Beckmen believes that housing is a human right. Since July of 2013, Mikkel has served as the Director of the Office to End Homelessness for Minneapolis and Hennepin County. The Office to End Homelessness is charged with coordinating the community's implementation of the 10 year plan to end homelessness, "Heading Home Hennepin." He is currently the Hennepin County Housing Coordinator.
Commissioner Beckmen is a graduate of Luther College and resides in Minneapolis, the town he loves and grew up in.
Thomas J. DeAngelo – Past President, General Principal, and Board Member at Alliiance architecture and design
He has over 35 years of experience as a practicing architect in Minneapolis and has been involved in major civic buildings in Minneapolis such as the new Guthrie Theater, the Downtown Public Library, and the United States Courthouse and Federal Building. His experience has included involvement with development, real estate and public policy issues for both public and private clients. Mr. DeAngelo is a Fellow of the American Institute of Architects, was President of AIA Minnesota in 2008, and has received over 30 national and regional design awards.
Commissioner Isse is a resident of Minneapolis Public Housing Authority. He works for Target Corporation and part-time for Marsden. He would like to help the community by serving on this board. Commissioner Isse is married and has two children, ages 2 and 4.
Ms. Letofsky brings over 20 years of experience working with communities on economic development and affordable housing. Through Mill City Consulting, Ms. Letofsky supports community-based organizations and efforts with project management, strategic planning, and stakeholder engagement. Prior to starting MCC, Ms. Letofsky served as a policy aide for former Mayor R.T. Rybak, where her issue areas included housing. Prior to joining the mayor's office, she worked as an executive director for several neighborhood organizations and started the City of Lakes Community Land Trust which provides permanently affordable home ownership opportunities in Minneapolis. She was appointed in 2015 to represent District 8 on the Metropolitan Council.
Tamir Mohamud is a long-time resident of 1515 Park Avenue South and has held many leadership positions at the building, area and citywide level. He is currently MHRC Vice-President, a member of the MHRC Active Living Advisory Committee, the Project Lookout Coordinator for his building and president of his building resident council. He also co-chairs his building's community vegetable gardening committee.
Mr. Mohamud is active in the Elliot Park Neighborhood Organization and frequently presents public housing resident concerns and recommendations at town hall meetings and other public forums. Tamir also advocates for public housing resident concerns regarding safe walking and other pedestrian issues as a member of the City's Pedestrian Advisory Committee.
The Honorable James Rosenbaum is currently an arbitrator and mediator with JAMS, an alternate dispute resolution provider. Prior to joining JAMS, he served 25 years on the federal bench as a United States District Court Judge for the District of Minnesota and for the four years prior, as Minnesota's United States Attorney. He served as Chief Judge of the District, represented the Eighth Circuit at the Judicial Conference for eight years, and served on the Conference's Executive Committee. He retired from the bench in August 2010. Judge Rosenbaum resided over many cases including the Hollman Consent Decree. He has amassed many honors including being named one of "The 100 Most Influential Minnesota Lawyers of All Time", Minnesota Law & Politics magazine, August 2007
Faith Xiong is an Associate at Zan Associates working on transportation planning and construction communication and engagement within culturally diverse neighborhoods. Ms. Xiong has lived in Minneapolis since the age of 10. She currently lives in the Jordan neighborhood in North Minneapolis with her partner, and has a Master's Degree in Urban and Regional Planning from the Hubert Humphrey School of Public Affairs at the University of Minnesota, where she concentrated on transportation and community development planning. Ms. Xiong believes that housing is an essential need to help individuals and families achieve dreams and raise future leaders.


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Below are five things you should beware of in the blogging world...
1) Do NOT make your posts too long.
A lot of times, people want to read their favorite blogs but don't always have a ton of time to sit on their computer or phone reading, scrolling, reading, and scrolling through a super long post. So try to keep yours at a good length (3 to 4 medium sized paragraphs is perfect).
2) Do NOT be too wordy.
There's a difference between descriptive and wordy. Learn that difference.
3) Do NOT compare yourself to other bloggers.
Everyone has their own style. Everyone is unique. Everyone blogs about something particular. You are you. You have your blog. Make it spectacular.
4) Do NOT forget to be creative.
Add color and spice to your blogging corner. You should try to include at least one photo in each post.
5) Do NOT listen to the haters.
Yes, you will get haters. For every good thing, there are at least ten people trying to find the bad in it. Haters gonna hate. There's a difference between constructive criticism - from people who are only trying to be helpful and give you pointers, etc. - and people who have nothing better to do than troll websites and try to find only the bad in your posts. Listen to the former, not the latter.
6) Do NOT forget to have fun.
This is your blog. This is your creative outlet. You started this blog for a reason. Let it be your personal space online.
I wrote this in response to a comment I received on my last post about blogging. I hope it's helpful and not too bossy-sounding.
To my fellow bloggers - am I leaving anything out?

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Well I got my animated ship helm done.Next will be the dueling pirates and maybe a fishing pirate.
The remake of my animated santa turned out better than I expected.
I am dying to get into my gifts under the tree- a helm and 3 treasure chests.
I got a mermaid tail in from ebay and am very pleased with it.
It is made of swimming fabric and was 24.99 pictures are in my prop 2011 album.
Waiting till some reindeer motors get into stock so I can order some and I also need to order a barney and some pirate booty.
I am starting on the helm prop soon can't wait.
Once again I am posting my list of things to buy and build here.
Since this is going to be a new theme I am going to have to build alot and revamp alot of my props to fit the theme.
So here is what I need to build
animated pirate helm
rum drinking pirate
I want another animated prop but haven't decided yet on what it will be.
I also need to make a sand blanket-mermaid and cannons.
started dressing two skellys today.
And so
The weather is still cold and yucky here.I have managed to make some progress on some props.I have cut some 3 inch tombstones to replace the glued ones-foam filled 3 zombie heads one is ready for clothes-latexed a hand.I have bought 3 angels to go on tombstones and ordered 2 more sets of flicker strands for more flicker candles.Now I just need some warm weather.
I just can't get myself in gear last year I had made most of my props already.Today I worked on my flicker candles 1 set are ready to be glued and painted.Started putting great stuff in one mask it is curing now.So at least I am moving forward.
On clearence I got a talking douglas fir for 2.00 and a angel tree topper for .25.Don't know what I'll do with the doug fir but the angel is going on a piece of syrofaom I foun on the side of the road.


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SEMA 2015 Day 2
As promised we've got more coverage from SEMA 2015 Las Vegas. Here is Day 2 of the SEMA show captured by Lauren. We've got coverage coming your way all week long. Huge shout out to SEMA for another awesome year, and can't wait to see what's in store for 2016!
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Ohio Dentist Offers Cash For Halloween Candy
Halloween is this coming Monday. Are your kids excited about getting dressed up and accumulating all that candy? The last thing they're probably thinking about is good dental health but it's exactly what an Ohio dentist is concerned about this Halloween.
Dentist Craig Callen of Mansfield, Ohio is offering to buy the Halloween candy from his child patients as a way to promote good dental health care. He's offering to pay the kids one dollar per pound of unopened candy. They'll have until November fourth to drop off the Halloween candy and get the cash. He's also going to raffle off two bikes too. Callen says the kids can still have all the fun of going out trick-or-treating and then fill their piggy bank. His own piggy bank has its limits. He plans to give out up to one thousand dollars. Do you like this idea? Think kids would rather have cash than candy?


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Supply Review
3 Step Tattoo Healing Regimen from Pride Aftercare by TATSoul
by admin on Jan.23, 2014, under Supply Review
3 Step Tattoo Healing Regimen from Pride Aftercare by TATSoul via tattooartistmagazineblog.com
As a tattoo artist, it's also important to protect your work from the fading and discoloration that can affect tattoos if they're not properly treated. Although it's not possible to make sure your clients are consistent with their aftercare routine, you can suggest the right products that will heal and protect your artwork that they wear.
Pride Aftercare by TATSoul has a three step system to cleanse, heal and protect new tattoos. The cleanser, ointment and lotion are specially formulated with natural ingredients to work together for best results.
The latest addition in Pride Aftercare's system is the Tattoo Ointment. Pride Aftercare Tattoo Ointment is specifically formulated to heal tattoos so you can be assured that the gentle ingredients will in no way affect the new ink. Unlike other ointments, Pride Aftercare's oil remains intact, allowing for better consistency and protection (see below).
Pride Aftercare's Tattoo Ointment contains no dyes or fragrances and is approved by tattoo professionals and skin care specialists for its moisturizing and anti-aging ingredients. It may also be used to treat minor skin irritations.
Whether it's your own tattoo or a piece you've just completed, make sure to treat it with the Pride Aftercare system to cleanse, heal and protect your new tattoo. Keep your work remaining vibrant for years to come.
Learn more:
Pride Aftercare's Website: www.prideaftercare.com
Pride Aftercare's Instagram: @prideaftercare
Pride Aftercare's Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/prideaftercare
Veritas Irons Sage Liner and Shader Review
by admin on Jan.03, 2014, under Supply Review
I am going to write this review as a dual review, both the liner and shader at once.
We recieved the Veritas Irons Sage Liner and Shader tattoo machines as our first set of machines for review. I have put them through a few months of daily wear and they are smooth running machines that are solidly built. Hard hitting no joke daily money makers i would say. Upon arrival the liner was dead. I was a little concerned, but a quick call to Greg and he had it figured out that during shipping the top rear binding post had spun loose, this is where he admitted a design flaw, the rear upright is so close to the allen wrench screw that you need to cut your allen wrench short in order to get it in there. Pretty cool that he was humble enough to point out a flaw and say he has addressed it in his new deisign of this frame. In a fairly brief conversation I could tell that Greg knew what he was talking about regarding tattoo machines and obviously building them..
Theses tattoo machines have a fairly unique design, with each piece being separate then dovetailed together with a weld from the inside. At first I was a little thrown off by this but after putting them through the rigors of daily use I can say them seem solid as all hell. When I spoke with Greg , he said he cnc machines all the pieces and created a jig to fit everything in place. Most of his parts (binding posts A, bar, etc.) are prefab from a supplier here in mass. One criticism I have with this design is the gap that is created by the rear spring deck, it seems to be fo a few millimeters difference from the rear upright to the actual rear deck and at such a crucial point of any tattoo machine, I feel like it could cause undue tension and fatigue on the spring. A quick plane of that area after the weld could alleviate that "problem".
Techy stuf:Frames are blued steel, great finish! Sidewinder rear shooting style rear binders. 8 layer coils on both machines, the shader having one and a quarter inch coils and the liner has one inch with a quarter inch yoke. .018 front and back springs on both setups. 22uF35v capacitor on both machines. The liner runs 8.9volts @ 120hz 43% duty , and the shader runs 7 volts @ 100hz 46% Duty as taken off of my critical cx-2 power supply. Short snappy stroke on the liner and a medium/long stroke on the shader. I pushed everything from a 5 mag to a 15 mag in the shader with out any problems what so ever. The liner runs beautifully with 5's , 7's and 9's, I usually don't go any bigger then that so I couldn't tell you if it can handle a 14, althought it seems to me it would not be an issue for this powerhouse.
A unique vice grip setup on both tattoo machines where he cut a slot so the right hand side of the vice clamp is free floating held in place by the vice screw. It works like a dream for disposables and has me eyeballing some of the problem machines in my collection, although Greg strongly advises to let a pro do it, as you can seriously alter how your machine runs if you start hacking away at it! The vice screw is one point of weakness I see, I have gorilla mits and tighetn things harder then I realize at times, and I can see already that the dimes used for the vice screws are bending the weld is rock solid, its just the flimsy american money that cannt hold up.
As far as criticisims for this machines I have a few small ones, but they are simply based off of personal preference . First like I said was the vice srew, secondly I would have to say that the fact that the contact screw has nothing on top is troublesome. I usually have to turn a tattoo machines contact screw after three to six months and with nothing to hold on to that could hurt. Another thing is the shader's front coil could use a .025 shim in my opinion, the rear coil is close to the point of almost touching and I could see with a solid 6 months of wear and tear on the front coil top, where you could run into an issue. The front coil is not perfectly parallel with the bottom of the machine, seems to be leaning forward a tad, I think that a shim thrown in there would get the coil off the wire a bit more, increse levelness and help out a ton. Finally I would say that the coil holes being slotted makes no sense, not like you are going to move them forward or backward of where they are . The fact that there is a slot from the back point of the vice hole to the front of the first coils slot seems to make an undue weakness in the frame. Again these are all just personal preferences.
All in all, I think these unique machines are smooth steady runners. Greg knows what he is doing and from a few conversations with him he already identified a few of the things i brought up so you know with every machine he is just getting better and better. Well worth the money i would surely keep using these machines for years on end. Check out veritasirons.com and unionsupplycompany.com for more info.
Ben – www.BenReigle.com
Soba Brass Deluxe Pilot Shader Tattoo Machine Review
by admin on Dec.06, 2013, under Supply Review
Holy lag time batman! I got the Soba Brass Deluxe Pilot Shader tattoo machine for review like, um, well….a looooong while ago! Soba sent it my way to put through the daily rigors and see what I could say both positive and negative about it. With the way my year has been it has been rough to get myself sat down in front of the computer to type all this stuff in! That is a good thing though!! What I am reviewing is not the production model, but besides the coil covers it's no different then what you would order at Workhorse Irons.
I will run you through all the specifics of this machine first and foremost. It is a silicon bronze investment cast machine, pretty much the smoothest running of the common metals used for tattoo machines due to it's density. More density equals less vibrations. Many would gripe about the weight but it really is not an issue with this machine as the guys over at Workhorse Irons have drilled holes in the upright to lighten the tattoo machine. It is similar in weight to all the other full sized machines on my rack, daily driver weight for sure.
Coils are 1.125″ 8 layer, iron coil core wrapped with premium wire, covered in green gaffers tape, with phenolic tops and bottoms. They sit on a 1/8″ yoke and are shimmed perfectly where the a-bar is parallel to the bottom deck, with a sliver of light showing through the back coil top and the a-bar . The capacitor is an industry standard 47uF35v. Springs are hand cut and punched .018 front and back, with a slim taper to the front spring. The rear All of the hardware on the Brass Deluxe Pilot Shader is deluxe brass that is all turned in house at Workhorse Irons, the shoulder washers match the phenolic on the coils. The use of Torx screws and cap head screw insures you wont have to break out the dremel to slot that son of a bitch button head allen wrench that just stripped out on your tattoo machine!! Just as icing on the cake they have made an antiqued brass Workhorse Irons thumbsrecw that is so solid you never have to worry about a sketchy weld letting loose of your coin while you are tightening the vice.
Having put this tattoo machine through a few months of daily work, I can say it is super smooth running shader and color packer. I have whipped out smoothness and laid in some super solid large fields of color. Sweet looking, ultra versatile, solidly built with ultra precision Attention to detial is very high, and with Soba it's a given that things are gonna match and be just a great overall package! The only negative I can say about it is the tube vice tends to be a bit tight if you are using disposable tubes regularly. Soba is always one to accommodate and if you are worried about that he can make adjustments for you when you order.
In all, I would say that at $350 off of www.workhorseirons.com these tattoo machines are well worth that investment. Something that you could pass onto the next generation of tattooers when you are old and grey and wrinkly, and i am sure they could pass to the next after them! Soba is a really great guy with the integrity it takes to make it in this business. I highly recommend checking out Soba machines at Workhorse Irons.
-Ben Reigle
The Soul of a New Machine Part One: Builder "Timeless"
by admin on Sep.11, 2013, under Supply Review
Edited by: Trent Aitken-smith , Originally appeared in Tattoo Master Magazine, Issue Twenty One
Name: Andy Dykes (Timeless)
Location: England
Years Building: 7
Contact Details: www.andydykes.com
I tattooed my first customer around 2006. It was the outline of a piece of tribal on my buddy's leg. Let's just say it was a nerve-racking experience to say the least.
My previous job, before I stated tattooing, was as an apprentice tool maker. So as you can imagine, It wasn't long after I started tattooing that I started to 'tinker' with my machines; probably because they were all crap and never ran as they should. I started off with rebuilds for myself, then for a couple artist I know, and then I progressed onto making frames… with nothing but a hack saw, drill press and bench sander, they were all bot up frames.
After a while I stated to save up some cash so I could purchase a manual mill and a lathe, which made life so much easier. Also at the same time, my dad taught me how to weld. It wasn't long after I started figuring out how to make all the components needed to build a solid, handmade machine.
It was from a local tattoo supplier, very prematurely in my career; I didn't know any better and wasted my money. I still have that machine ad it definitely will never get used again. I've been tempted to rebuild it on numerous occasions but as it was my first, I'm going to keep it all original as a memento.
It can only be described as a heap of junk. It had a bolt-up fame that resembled a Zeiss animal marker. It didn't run too well at all. It was solid, but I didn't give any though to geometry at all-to this day it's by far the slowest machine I have ever built…and it was supposed to be a liner.
It's too hard to say. I have a lot of builders I admire and have drawn inspiration from over the years. I'd say all-time favorites would be Percy Waters or Paul Rogers. As for modern day favorites, ids probably say Scott Sylvia, Morgan Pettit, and Donnie Irish, Build my favorite machines that I only personally… Closely followed by half-a-dozen others.
I try to base my machines off the old classics. They did all the hard work, they figured to what would or wouldn't work. That's probably why I like my machines to look old and distressed. They have more soul and look like they have a story to tell.
It only use steel/iron to build my machines. I'm thinking of getting into brazing a little more, so maybe in the future I may also start using some brass from time to time.
I haven't been building machines to tattooing long enough to give a worthwhile opinion. Although, in the short time I have been building machines, I have noticed more and more 'machine builders' coming out of the woodwork. Most only assemble machines, and 99 percent wouldn't know how to build a machine from raw materials.
The cheap, imported and readily available parts and machines that are ever present on certain auction websites, as well as numerous other websites. It makes any one with an allen key, who can tighten half a dozen or so screws, into a machine builder these days.
Its hard to predict. As long as people support builders who put time, effort and care into building a machine, then hopefully it'll be good. Tattoo artist often moan about people putting out sub-standard tattoos on people and encourage customers to go the artist that can do the tattoo the most justice, regardless of time and price… well the same can be said about tattoo machines. Do your research, get recommendations, and find the right person for the job.
The Soul of a New Machine Part One: Builder "The Man In Black"
by admin on Sep.04, 2013, under Supply Review
Edited by: Trent Aitken-smith , Originally appeared in Tattoo Master Magazine, Issue Twenty One
I have always loved tattoos, but my love of tattoo machines came about much later; it took a visit to a machine builder's workshop and seeing a machine being built from scratch that changed it all. From that day, I saw the soul of a hand-built machine, and since then, I have been fascinated. When I became editor of this magazine, I wanted to acknowledge builders who do everything by hand, and so , the Hand-Built Machine Award was born. Five Builders were chosen from around the world to take part; the brief, make a hand- machine that not only looks great but works hard too. So here we go, let me introduce the five machine builders up for first ever, Hand- Built Machine Award…
Name: John Black (The Man In Black)
Location: Charleston, South Carolina
Years Building: 34
Contact Details: [email protected]
I built my first machine from scratch in 1979.
I think my favorite machine man would have to be Paul Rogers, Then leon Miller.
My favorite Design would have to be a simple and plain pre-fab. I'm influenced by many things. But most of all I'm driven by the deep-seated desire to just make things and enjoy life.
I really like working with iron and old rail road spikes.
The biggest change I've noticed lately is people making an effort to get back to a clean, basic build. It's nice to see people making a machine and refraining from gluing crap all over it.
The biggest harm, I think, would have to be… too many people buying frames, coils, etc., and then trying to see them from a premium price devaluing the work of craftsmen.
I'm not going to try and predict the future of machine building; it's got so screwed up in the past 15 years. I'd hate to think it was right in the future, much less next year. As a tattooer I've come to grips with my life and thoughts on tattooing. My tattoos will be dead and gone many years from now, but the tools I make, that people make a living with, will be here as long as the iron doesn't rust away. And that's some good shit.
Ink The World
by admin on Aug.28, 2013, under Supply Review
Written by: Terry "Tramp" Welker & Trent Aitken-smith , Originally appeared in Tattoo Master Magazine, Issue Twenty One
Eternal Tattoo Supply is one of the long-established, worldwide names in the tattoo world. Started over 30 years ago by veteran tattooer, Terry 'Tramp' Welker, ETS is going stronger than ever… and that's no surprise given the skills and knowledge that Tramp has accumulated since first opening his studio, eternal tattoos, in Detroit in 1980. So when the opportunity to have a chat with Tramp about how it all started and how things have changed over the years came about, we grabbed it with both hands
Like most artists back in the '70s and the early '80s, tattooing was still very private; it was almost a secret how things were done. We were making our own needles, stencils, ink everything. You could get powder pigment from Spaulding and National and things were very simple. Most of us were only using primary colors, so your complete set only had eight to ten colors. For different shades, I'm sure most of us mixed it right in our ink caps.
"Remember, I started tattooing in 1976 and opened Eternal Tattoos in 1980. Back then there were only a handful of shops in each city and most of us learned by trial and error. When mixing my inks, I would ask around and I also ordered some Spaulding pigments and mixed it with Listerine and a drop of Glycerine. I would experiment and add a drop of Aloe Vera and Vitamin E, put it in a kitchen blender and mix it to the consistency I wanted"
And from those humble beginnings Eternal Ink was born. After making all the inks for his own studio and with the steady rise in popularity of tattooing making the shop busier, Tramp hired a couple of artist to apprentice and work for him.
"Whenever we needed ink I would ask them, 'Hey, do any of you want to learn how?' they always said no because it was so messy, and so they didn't want to do it"
However they still wanted the inks and they would badger Tramp, telling him that he should think about making them up himself and selling them on. And that's just what he did.
"Being in the Business for over 33 years, I've been very fortunate to meet and know a lot of artist. With me doing the motor city Tattoo Expo for the past 18 years, along with my convention partner Brian Everett, and also hosting the Texas Tattoo Round-up for 13 years, I've met a lot of great artist, this being said, I was able to put my inks into the hands of a lot of artist when eternal ink started. I would hand my inks out and just ask for feedback from the artist. I made adjustments when needed and worked on my consistencies to be the best on the market. In the beginning I also had another person involved that wasn't an artist who I put a lot of trust in. They ended up leaving and it was actually a blessing having them gone."
Around the same time, a new music channel would start a new surge in people looking to get tattooed… things were about to jump forward in tattooing.
"Like I said, back in the beginning, the few colors we used were great. We were all doing mostly traditional tattoos. But then MTV came along and all the rock stars were getting tattoos and practically overnight tattooing changed- pro athlete, wrestlers, football players, basketball players… everyone was getting tattooed. It got to the point that I ended up opening five tattoo shops in and around Detroit. We were so busy it was crazy. All of a sudden everyone wanted to be a tattoo artist. Back in the day, I ended up apprenticing some of the biggest name in the industry – Tom Renshaw, Jay Wheeler, Marshal Bennett, Bob Tyrell- just to name a few."
But one of the downsides of the rise on demand for tattoos and tattoos supplies was that Tramp ended up having to stop tattooing to run his business. A warehouse was built just outside of Detroit and Tramp began to spend all of his time there, concentrating more on his inks.
"My son Jesse was, and is also a tattoo artist, and I finally got him to come out and help me with the inks. Jesse has tattooed for 20 years and now he runs the ink mixing room. With over 150 colors and working with so many great artist, we pride ourselves on not only being tattoo artists but on making the best tattoo inks on the market,… and with the best consistency, second to none. Our color blends are perfect match each time. Our job is to give the tattoo artist what they want each and every time; our dedication is to them.
But eternal is no longer just an ink supply company. Over the years, Tramp has worked hard in building it into a solid tattoo supply business, where it is hard not to find exactly what you need.
"Eternal tattoo supply and eternal ink continue to grow each year. I have been fortunate enough to see that industry expand and keep on growing. And with society now seeing tattooed people as the norm with most people having tattoos, or at least knowing someone with a tattoo; it has become much more acceptable in the working field. At one time, and still in some cases, people were afraid to show their tattoos thinking they would be look at differently, but now with so many people being heavily tattooed and the quality of the work being done, people are asking to look at your tattoos because of how good the work is.
"Over the years we have become a full supply company and our goal is to give the artists the pest products we can. Being artist ourselves, we can understand the wants and needs of the artist ad we can answer any questions they may have. Anytime we get a call from the artist and one of my staff feels they can't give the right answer or if someone wants to speak directly to me, I'll take the call, and if I can't take the call right them, I make it a point to return all calls. My relationship with the artist, knowing their needs, and providing them with the highest and best quality of ink, is my priority. I'm working with some of the best artist in the industry and making colors for some of them which gives us all different shades and blenders, so the artist has everything all made for them. I continue to search out the best products needles, tubes, machines, etc., to give the artist the best of the best."
And with all this work, dose Tramp still get time to tattoo?
"I guess you could say I'm totally focused on ETS. With so much going on each day at my warehouse, between the inks and our line of tattoo machines, it doesn't leave me a lot of time to do much more, I did a tattoo last year- I felt very happy doing it and it was a lot of fun. It's like riding a bike, once you figure it out and learn it, you don't forget it. With all the time in between tattooing and not tattooing I think I got better at tattooing."
The tattoo world is a fickle place, and for someone like Tramp and Eternal Tattoo Supply to stay the distance, there has to be more than just a great product. And it's not only hard work and dedication; it is being a part of something you truly believe in and love.
"Man, I'm old school, and I'll never forget where I came from and where I started. I was a one-man shop when I started out. Tattooing has been good to me and I try and give back as much as I can. I've been here from the late '70s when there were only a handful of shops, to the mid-'80s when the industry started picking up and then in '90s when tattooing exploded, I don't want to look back on any regrets, because what's done is done. I've made a lot of friends doing what I do and without them and the artists' support; we wouldn't be where we are today. This is what feeds my family and the great group of people I have working for me, we continue to move forward because of them… the Artists."
The Right Stuff
by admin on Aug.26, 2013, under Supply Review
Written by: Mario Rosenau & Trent Aitken-smith , Originally appeared in Tattoo Master Magazine, Issue Twenty One
Mario Rosenau started Stencil Stuff back in early 2006; before then, he had been making his own stencil transfer based on an old, passed down recipe, but was finding that it never worked the way he wanted. At the time, Mario and Mike DeMasi (Art Junkies co-owners) were really pushing the realm of color realism,and as their designs were very complex, they needed their stencil to stay on better in order to pull off what they were doing…
In an effort to come up with a better product, mike began to play around with the old formula to see if he could improve on the recipe.
"after some trial and error, i was able to create a better sticking solution. At the time i was just making it for all of us in the shop. then one day, on of the guys in the shop said, 'hey, this stuff works so well you should sell it!" A few of the guys laughed and teased me, but being very competitive in life i was like, 'Oh yeah, ok, we'll see. i'll show you'. And that is how it started. the name stencil stuff was really or nickname for it and it just stuck. The guys would shout, 'you got any of that stencil stuff?' The name just seemed to fit".
In the beginning, Mario spend a lot of time trying to work out how to make stencil stuff a viable product, as well as figuring out the means to get it onto the streets and into the public's hands.
"i knew from my background before it began tattooing, that doing it myself, although it may have worked, was not really the right way to mass produce stencil stuff…nor was it perfect. After countless hours of research, i was able to team up with one of the leading chemists in the skin care industry. together we created a formula that was free of any harmful chemicals and was safe to be used for what it was intended to be used for."
Right around the time Mario was Finalizing the formula for Stencil Stuff, one of this best friends, Mike DeVries, came on board as his partner. With everything falling into place and two creative and passionate minds working towards the same goal, Stencil Stuff started making its mark on the tattoo world.
"Mike is a very special guy and we think alike when it comes to developing things. Stencil Stuff really went to a whole new level when we partnered up and it was a perfect fit for us. We had the same goal, to develop products that would improve our industry. It is the most important thing to us. What really separates us from everyone else is that we work hands on and with professionals that understand what is needed to created safe products. Products that are lab tested and approved so as to be able to safely state that they are hypoallergenic and safe. We have invested a lot of time and money into our products, and it feels good to know that people appreciate the extra steps have taken to make sure that what we do is the highest quality for them and their clients. we really take pride in what we do. it's really crazy to think that we have developed a product that has a brand name in which everything is called byt the same label…Stencil Stuff. it's kind of like what the name Kleenex is for tissues. it's just surreal"
In the beginning, Mario started running the business out of his house, but it didn't take long to outgrow the space and it would be several more moves before stencil stuff found its current location.
"almost two years ago we purchased a warehouse in southern California. At times i wonder how long it will be before we will have to expand that. the warehouse is not open to the public as it really is just a warehouse to ship products out of. I have a shipping manager that handles all shipments and a full-time outside salesman that handles all of the accounts. We have a lot of dealers out there. we are currently shipping all over the world and expanding into new countries every week, Larger amounts of products are shipped directly from our Manufacturer, which is a good thing because we would need to place three times the size if we did it all.
"it's been a learning experience for sure. if you look at our bottles you will see multiple languages as we follow all the guidelines so we comply with all regulations… which is really what we are about, going to above and beyond. What most people are doing our there. Sometimes the Things we do are not even enforced in our industry, So if we follow these high standards, we really feel that we are making sure our customers will get the best out of our products."
And Stencil Stuff is not the only product that mario and the team produce. there is a lot more 'stuff' on their shelves that are gaining just as much popularity as the original.
"We created Spray Stuff which is used to keep your marker drawings on better. Artist that use it really love it! We put the same quality into it to ensure its safeness and it really does work great. it's the only thing on the market like it.
"We have some amazing new products coming out this year. The first one we are super-excited about because it's something we have not had that was developed specifically for its purpose… prep Stuff. And it does just what it says! You use it to prep the skin before you apply the stencil. it sanitizes the skin by removing 99.9 percent of bacteria that can be harmful when you're tattooing. However, unlike soaps or alcohol, it will not remover the important oils in the skin that are needed for good healthy healing. it also makes the Stencil Stuff and Spray Stuff work even better."
"Mike and i have been really blessed to have both been able to be a part of this industry. We have had success with our shops and careers as artists, but one of our biggest rewards is being able to give back to everyone else! By helping them out, providing products that will allow them to do what they do best, while knowing it's 100 percent safe to use. We are not guys mixing up stuff in our kitchen and shipping it out. We have the product filed and each batch is tested before we get it to ensure that it is the highest quality it can be. It has not been easy the way we have approached it, but we would not have it any other way."
Another reason for Stencil Stuff's continued success has been their working relationship with Sullen Clothing and Sullen TV
"Ryan and Jeremy have teamed up with us to reach out to the industries need for better equipment for the travelling artist, like our recent line of the travelling arm rests, Rest Stuff. Alongside Sullen's new travel bags, it has helped us branch out to fill a much needed void in the industry. And it has been great working with them. We will soon have the second edition of our travel arm rest with many new features."
and it doesn't look like it will end there. With everyone behind Stencil Stuff fully immersed in the tattoo world, it won't be long before we see another successful product making it into the studios.
"it's important for us to keep pushing the limits with what we do and continue to push the standards of our products. And, of course, we would not be here without the support of all of our loyal customers. they have all been influential in the success of our company and we thank you."
Ego Rotary Tattoo Machines
by admin on Jul.30, 2013, under Supply Review
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Eikon EMS 400 Power Supply
by admin on Jul.22, 2013, under Supply Review
Artist Billy Hill reviews the Eikon EMS 400 Power Supply.
Disposable Tubes vs. Steel Tubes
by admin on Jul.17, 2013, under Supply Review
Written by: Larry Brogan, Originally appeared on Tattoo Road Trip blog
As with most comparisons, there are pros and cons. Such is the same when looking at the difference between disposable tattoo tubes and stainless steel tubes.
On the side of steel, there is durability, stiffness and re-usability, provided they are properly cleaned and sterilized, plus the ability to change out any worn parts or change grip size. Some artists feel that the weight of steel tubes helps to balance out the weight of the tattoo machine and provides the artist with a better view of the needles at the tip of the tube.
The negative side of steel tubes starts with their need to be properly cleaned and sterilized, which, in most tattoo shops, can be one of the dirtiest and most dangerous jobs we encounter. Already laden with biohazardous fluids, there are chemicals in cleaning solutions that can be harmful to one's health. Ultrasonic cleaners are full of a combination of many people's blood and body fluids as well as dangerous chemicals, and they carry a very real risk of getting this mess on or in your body.
Ultrasonic cleaners work by generating high frequency sound waves to agitate in a solution of water and chemical cleaning compound. Cavitation bubbles are induced by agitation on contaminants adhering to the tubes, with the intention of thoroughly removing tightly adhering or embedded particles of ink and body fluids from the solid surfaces of the instruments. This process causes microscopic particles to become airborne and cover everything within proximity of the ultrasonic, contaminating everything in its path, including any person near it, the walls, counter tops, floors and ceilings. Consider the chance of getting any of this into an open wound or mucus membranes such as your eye. Whether from splash, splatter or particles floating in the air and filling your lungs, this is something that can be potentially harmful to your health.
Steel tubes need to be maintained not only by proper cleaning and sterilization but by regularly filing the inside of tube tips, especially in the case of shader tubes, to remove the grooves that form from the needles wearing via friction of metal on metal during the tattoo process. These metal particles mix with the ink, are pushed into the tattoo and can contaminate and muddy your colors, most notably yellows and whites.
The added weight of steel tubes, especially when using large metal grips, can create fatigue on your hand and help lead to problems such as tendonitis and carpel tunnel. While any repetitious job can perpetuate health issues, the extra weight of the tubes can significantly contribute to the problems.
While traveling for conventions or guest spots, steel tubes can be cause for alarm—especially when going through airport X-ray machines—and your luggage to be overweight and be the source of cross contamination, when coming home with dirty tubes.
Pros to using pre sterilized disposable tubes include the lack of added weight and fatigue on your hand and the ability to discard the used tube, when you are finished, potentially eliminating the need for ultrasonics, autoclaves and even a sterilization area all together. It makes health department inspections so much easier and can create hours of extra time in an artist's work week, for things such as doing more tattoos, which equals making more money. Your clientele may appreciate and feel more at ease knowing that they are being tattooed with new and disposable equipment.
A great variety of disposable tubes are available to us at very reasonable price, sometimes as cheap as twenty cents each. When you compare the low cost and simplicity of tossing the tube away after the tattoo with the fact that you can do away with supplies such as autoclave bags, cleaning solutions, spore tests, scrubbing brushes, distilled water and equipment such as ultrasonic cleaners and autoclaves, not to mention the upkeep and maintenance on them and the added man hours it takes to perform the tasks of cleaning, scrubbing and sterilizing ,while factoring in the reduced risk of contaminating yourself and the shop, twenty to seventy-five cents each is a bargain.
The cons to using disposable tubes include inconsistent manufacturing such as bad tips where extra plastic can block the hole or tube stems that don't fit into the tattoo machine or are weak and flex with the weight of the machine. Some artists feel that the vibration of the machine is increased by the use of plastic tubes. The tips on some disposables can be awkward or thick, making it more difficult to see exactly where the needle is in relation to the skin. There is also the issue of potential harm to the eco-system, due to the added plastic waste in landfills, from all the discarded tubes, but, with proper disinfection, they can be recycled along with other plastics.
Old-schoolers might argue that, by using disposable instruments, you ruin and tradition and integrity of the industry, especially in the case of apprentices not paying their dues and learning all the ins and outs of tattooing history. But if you really want to get old school, keep in mind that tattooers used to tattoo people for days and weeks using the same dirty needle and tube on scores of clients.
There are many styles of disposable tubes available to us today, some great and some not worth the plastic they were molded from, but, through testing and trial, you can find the right one to suit your needs. I strongly urge anyone trying disposable tubes for the first or even fifth time to try as many different kinds as it takes to find one that you are happy with and do several tattoos with them until you find one that fits your needs. Many artists have tried them once or twice and given up before they had the chance to really get a feel for it. As with any new tool, there is a learning curve and it takes a little time and practice to get used to it.
Note: Eliminating the ultrasonic cleaner and autoclave from your shop should only be done when using a completely pre packaged and pre sterilized set up of disposable tubes and needles from a reputable supplier. If body piercing is performed at the shop, these pieces of equipment may still be a necessity.


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McDonald's have recently released an interesting intercultural case study centred on how icons (designed to represent nutritional information) were culturally evaluated for worldwide use. The junk food giant decided to take its "Nutritional Initiative" to all of its markets by visually representing nutritional information on food packaging globally. The main challenge was developing icons or images that would work, with or without language, in over 109 locales. Working with ENLASO's linguistic iconographers they determined which images would work in all regions without offending local cultural sensitivities. McDonald's is making the final nutritional icons freely available to the food and restaurant industries worldwide, hoping to help set a standard for visually conveying nutritional information.
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Bolivia Adventures: Uyuni Salt Flats with Kids
From Bolivia, we track to one of the most memorable and provoking locations of South America. Towards the end of August, we took an incredible Bolivia adventure to the Uyuni Salt Flats with kids. Uyuni is said to be the largest salt flat in the … Continue readingBolivia Adventures: Uyuni Salt Flats with Kids
Discovering Tupiza, Bolivia's Secret Red Rock Canyon
Tucked into a desolate corner between Tarija and Uyuni, lies the red rock canyon of Tupiza, Bolivia. It is a place like Mars or the moon, or so the people say who have never been to either. What I can tell without conviction, it does … Continue readingDiscovering Tupiza, Bolivia's Secret Red Rock Canyon
Uncharted Bolivia: Cordillera de Sama Biological Reserve
At certain times after 15 months as family nomads, we have occasionally come across places of such great beauty it is hard to imagine how they are so undiscovered. Even remote places are reachable by the most passionate of travelers, yet often it is these … Continue readingUncharted Bolivia: Cordillera de Sama Biological Reserve
The Cretaceous Dinosaur Park of Sucre in Bolivia
Throughout Bolivia, we have been delighted to embark on plenty of dinosaur-related travel. South America, and particularly Bolivia, are a hotbed for dinosaur discoveries. There are many sites with well-preserved dinosaur footprints and all sorts of activities to complement the findings. Most recently, we went … Continue readingThe Cretaceous Dinosaur Park of Sucre in Bolivia
Tips for Skyscanner Best App For Cheap Flights
If you want to learn how to use the Best App for Cheap Fights out there, take your cues from a passionate and educated Skyscanner insider, like me. I started working with Skyscanner over a year ago as a freelance travel writer and brand ambassador. … Continue readingTips for Skyscanner Best App For Cheap Flights
Sizzling Sucre Bolivia: Spanish Classes, Salsa Lessons, and Sickness
We had some great adventures in Sucre, both up and down experiences in the city. I finally started my Sucre Spanish Classes and I took Salsa lessons, too. But, in the past few days, I've read a lot of posts from other bloggers about Sucre, … Continue readingSizzling Sucre Bolivia: Spanish Classes, Salsa Lessons, and Sickness
Why We Stopped Avoiding Tourist Traps
Tourist traps. The Eiffel Tower, Machu Picchu, Stonehenge, Niagara Falls, the Great Wall of China…and so many more. The list goes on and on. It wasn't too long ago that the thought of visiting any of these places truly made us cringe. Cities, tourists, crowds, … Continue readingWhy We Stopped Avoiding Tourist Traps
La Paz: Discovering the Moon and the Highest Cable Cars in the World
In the last weeks, we have come and gone from La Paz, our first major city in Bolivia. It was mostly an event for paperwork. When we went entered the country we were only granted a 30-day Visa. This is fairly typical, and we needed … Continue readingLa Paz: Discovering the Moon and the Highest Cable Cars in the World
The Divine Lake Titicaca: Pretty Peru Vs. Beautiful Bolivia
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text: Wicked Young Writer Awards Final Submission Deadline Extended Posted on Mar 10, 2016 | By Jacob Porteous The WICKED YOUNG WRITER AWARDS, created and supported by the award-winning musical Wicked, has extended the deadline for entries for an additional two weeks, giving young writers until 25th March 2016 to enter the awards. A shortlist of 120 finalists from across the UK will see their work published in the WICKED YOUNG WRITER AWARDS anthology. Finalists are also invited to an exclusive ceremony at London's Apollo Victoria Theatre, home to the hit musical since 2006, where judges and members of the Wicked cast will announce who has won in each category. As in previous years, there are five different age categories; 5-7, 8-10, 11-14, 15-17, 18-25. This year there is also a For Good non-fiction award, encouraging 15–25 year olds to write essays or articles that recognise the positive impact that people can have on each other, their communities and the world in general. The new award celebrates the WICKED: FOR GOOD programme, which supports the charitable causes at the heart of the stage musical. How to Train Your Dragon author-illustrator Cressida Cowell will be returning to the judging panel as Head Judge. New judge, award-winning poet and playwright Sabrina Mahfouz took part in the WICKED Young Writer Story Surgery and Poetry Workshops at the Imagine Children's Festival at Southbank in February half-term. Writers and poets were at the surgery throughout the day, giving advice to young storytellers. About The Awards: The WICKED YOUNG WRITER AWARDS were created by the producers of Wicked in 2010, in collaboration with the National Literacy Trust and spearheaded by bestselling author Michael Morpurgo, to recognise excellence in writing, encourage creativity and develop writing talent in young people. Since launching, over 20,000 young people, aged between 5 and 25, have entered original and thought-provoking pieces of writing that consistently reflect the interests, concerns and deepest thoughts of young people, providing a first-look at the emerging voices of a new generation. The WICKED YOUNG WRITER AWARDS raises money for the National Literacy Trust, who campaign to improve public understanding of the vital importance of literacy. Jonathan Douglas, Director of the National Literacy Trust will be returning as part of the judging panel. Pieces of original writing can be submitted, either individually or as part of a school group, until 11 March 2016. The overall winners from each category will win a VIP family experience to the West End production of Wicked, including an exclusive backstage tour and cast meet-and-greet, £50 book/eBook tokens, plus £100 worth of books for their school library donated by Hachette Children's Books. The individual school with the highest number of entries will receive a bespoke writing workshop at their respective school. News Theatre Awards


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If you will be applying for jobs soon, then promoting yourself online is essential. Potential employers will definitely be Googling you and you want to look professional when they do. This workshop will teach you how. You'll learn what a good LinkedIn profile looks like, how to use LinkedIn to map out your job market, and how to use LinkedIn to network and secure that dream job. We will also consider what roles Facebook and Twitter can play in your job hunt.
In order to take part in this workshop, you must have already created a LinkedIn profile. Bring your laptop with you so you can get started right away.
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A new service allowing passengers to travel directly between Hong Kong and Gatwick Airport is set to be launched.
Cathay Pacific Airways has announced it will be running a new four-times-weekly service which will fly without any stops between Gatwick and Hong Kong from next year.
The new service is subject to government approval but is expected to launch on September 2.
The company, which will be the only airline to run the service from Gatwick, already runs a five-times-daily service from Heathrow Airport to Hong Kong and also offers a four-times-weekly service between Manchester and Hong Kong.
Should it be approved Cathay Pacific will operate the new service from Gatwick's South Terminal with its brand new Airbus A350-900 aircraft featuring Business Class, Premium Economy Class and Economy Class seats.
Neil Glenn, Cathay Pacific's general manager Europe, said: "Cathay Pacific has been flying between London and Hong Kong for 35 years and our commitment to the UK market remains strong.
"We are delighted to launch a non-stop service from Gatwick to Hong Kong, using our new state-of-the-art A350 aircraft, which will help meet increasing demand for both business and leisure travel between the Asia Pacific region and the UK.
"These additional flights between London and Hong Kong will provide our passengers with greater choice and flexibility and, at the same time, continue to boost Hong Kong's standing as an international aviation hub."
Guy Stephenson, chief commercial officer at Gatwick Airport, said: "Hong Kong is the premier gateway to China and the wider Far East and we are delighted to welcome Cathay Pacific to Gatwick.
"This new scheduled service compliments Gatwick's rapidly growing network of long haul services, which now boasts over 40 destinations on five continents."
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New Business Showcase (NBS nov03)
Venue: CHG Cityplace
Location: Dallas, Texas, United States
|Event Date/Time: Nov 20, 2003
|End Date/Time: Nov 20, 2003
|Registration Date: Nov 19, 2003
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New up-and-coming and well-established business people, as well as representatives of professional clubs and trade organizations, will gather around an exquisite buffet in an informal and pleasant atmosphere.
A team will be present to manage the event by welcoming and guiding guests, and to assist them in meeting others with common interest.
The conference room will be equipped with Internet access, PCs, whiteboards, and other office supplies.
At regular intervals during the evening, a limited number of Entrepreneurs will have the opportunity to present their company and product(s) to the entire audience by way of a public interview with a member of the Directoris team.
By the end of the evening, everyone will leave with loads of business cards, and maybe a few sweet deals.
The entire meeting will be filmed and later uploaded to Directoris' website so that a larger audience can benefit from this event.
1.) The opportunity to inform people of your products and services.
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3.) The potential for efficient networking.
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5.) No stuffy lectures! You will be active during the entire evening.
Reservations are strictly limited to 200 attendees to allow for more spaciousness and comfort. Registration will fill up quickly. Don't miss out on this event!
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text: International Illusionist Reynold Alexander lecture covers different categories from parlor, close up, and some stage manipulation. He is sure everybody will get something out of this! Everything is workable from his own shows and experiences into the real world. No knuckle busting or unrealistic routines. His magic combines unbelievable acts and intertwines comedy within the routine for a truly engaging experience with the audience. Among his greatest professional achievements, was the disappearance of the Capitol of Puerto Rico, an event that was televised in September 2005. Also before a full house at the Fine Arts Center, he was able to recreate the famous "Chinese Torture" vanishing act created by the great legendary Harry Houdini. He says he has a few things for sale. Free for Ring 50 members and all other magicians are welcome to attend for a $15 fee.


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Balloon Sinuplasty
Balloon Sinuplasty is a breakthrough procedure that relieves the pain and pressure associated with chronic sinusitis. It is used by surgeons to safely and effectively treat chronic sinusitis patients who are not responding well to medications such as antibiotics, nasal steroids, or overâ€theâ€counter (OTC) drugs, and are seeking relief from uncomfortable and painful sinusitis symptoms.
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Otolaryngology (pronounced oh/toe/lair/in/goll/oh/jee) is the oldest medical specialty in the United States. Otolaryngologists are physicians trained in the medical and surgical management and treatment of patients of all ages with diseases and disorders of the ear, nose, throat (ENT), and related structures of the head and neck.
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Children face many of the same health problems that adults do, however their symptoms may exhibit themselves differently and treatments that work well in adults may not be suitable for children. Ear, nose, and throat disorders are one of the primary reasons children visit a physician, with ear infections ranking as the number 1 reason for seeking an appointment.
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KTP Laser
For patients with Hereditary Hemorrhagic Telangectasia (HHT), recurring nosebleeds can really hinder a healthy, active lifestyle. Dr Alan Whitehouse is one of only a few surgeons in the United States who offers those with intranasal vascular malformations the KTP laser ablation procedure.
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Unique to Europe was the very first space mission for measuring the positions, distances, motions, brightness and colours of stars - for astrometry, as the experts call it. ESA's Hipparcos satellite pinpointed more than 100 000 stars, 200 times more accurately than ever before. As astrometry has been the bedrock of the study of the Universe since ancient times, this leap forward has affected every branch of astronomy.
The primary product from this pioneering and successful mission was a set of stellar catalogues, The Hipparcos and Tycho Catalogues, published by ESA in 1997.
Mission Objectives
The following goals were those adopted at the time of, or in the case of the Tycho experiment soon after, the formal adoption of the project by ESA (i.e. around 1980).
Main Experiment
Tycho Experiment
*depending on galactic latitude and spectral type
Additional results on photometry, variability and double and multiple stars, not foreseen in detail at the time of the mission's acceptance, also appear as part of the final mission products.
The actual results achieved by the mission in all case supersede these expected performances.
Mission Name
Hipparcos is an acronym for High Precision Parallax Collecting Satellite. This name, and that of Tycho, honour great astrometrists of classical and early modern times, Hipparchus the Greek (190-120BC) and Tycho Brahe the Dane (1546-1601).
The satellite has been described in the literature on several occasions, and a comprehensive description of the satellite, the Input Catalogue and the data reductions has been given in ESA SP-1111. The payload was centred around an optical all-reflective Schmidt telescope. A novel feature of the telescope was the beam combining mirror, which brought the light from the two fields of view, separated by about 58 degrees and each of dimension 0.9 x 0.9 degrees, to a common focal surface, and thus achieved both large- and small-field measurements simultaneously. The satellite swept out great circles over the celestial sphere, and the star images from two fields of view were modulated by a highly regular grid of 2688 transparent parallel slits located at the focal surface and covering an area of 2.5 x 2.5 cm².
The satellite was designed to spin slowly, completing a full revolution in just over two hours. At the same time, it was controlled so that there was a continuous slow change of direction of the axis of rotation. In this way the telescope was able to scan the complete celestial sphere several times during its planned mission.
Hipparcos operated in a highly elliptical orbit, following the failure to reach its nominal geostationary orbit.
Operations Centre
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The Eagles announced today that they have signed offensive tackle Demetress (more on the spelling in a second) Bell to a five-year deal.
Andy Reid by way of the always objective Dave Spadaro:
"Demetress was one of the top free agent offensive linemen available this year and and we are happy to be able to add him to our squad. We had a chance to meet him over the weekend and study him extensively on tape and we came away quite impressed with what we saw and heard. He's a great athlete."
Howie Roseman:
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Bell is the son of Karl Malone. Malone, who was 20 at the time, impregnated Bell's mom when she was at the tender age of 13, according to an ESPN.com story. Malone and Bell do not have a relationship.
Demetress Bell was previously known as Demetrius Bell. He has changed the spelling of his name, according to the Eagles. Because why not?
Henceforth, we will be using Madden ratings to judge all Eagles roster moves, because we think Howie Roseman does the same.
Jason Peters, who Bell will be replacing: 89 (at game's launch last summer).
Demetress Bell: 73.
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The United States uses a tremendous amount of oil each year—enough to fill a large
football stadium more than 350 times.[1] More than half of this oil is imported, partly from volatile Middle Eastern countries.
Why do we consume so much? We drive the kids to soccer games. We ship orange juice
from Florida to Maine. We make business trips from Denver to Houston. More than 70% of U.S. oil in 2009[2] was used to the transport of people and goods. Such a heavy reliance on oil to sustain our modern lifestyles leaves us defenseless when gas prices soar to over $4 per gallon.
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Given that an inefficient SUV purchased today will probably still be on the road in 2025, we must start now.
A parallel approach, improved vehicle use, has little to do with stock turnover, vehicle fuel economy, gas taxes, or supply-side solutions. It requires us to examine when, where, why, and how we use our vehicles. Let's look at the how?:
We can use vehicles in new, better, and more efficient ways (or not use them at all) and improve system-wide transportation efficiency in the following ways:
Efficient vehicles and improved vehicle use can not only meet, but also exceed President Obama's 2025 goal. Automakers are pursuing efficiency with hybrids and fully electric vehicles—Ford, and several others, are going one step further, pursuing substantial lightweighting.[4] Entrepreneurs have created innovative solutions to enable smart vehicle use, from carpool-enabling phone apps to carsharing programs. Saving oil is more than good business—it fosters the nation's immunity to oil price shocks.
[1] http://www.arnewde.com/architecture-design/architecture-building-sport-stadium-dallas-cowboys-stadium-by-hks/; and source 2
[2] http://www.eia.doe.gov/aer/pdf/pages/sec5_3.pdf
[3] http://www.reuters.com/article/2009/07/28/oil-cost-factbox-idUSLS12407420090728
[4] http://www.greencarcongress.com/2011/01/ford-20110114.html
Thanks for this post. We need to take a step further back in considering our transportation options. Why do we want to get from point A to Point B? Can we get a comparable benefit from that travel in a different way? That is, do we need the travel at all? If we do, what do we really want as we travel? I think it's comfort, convenience, and speed each in varying degrees for different folks and at different times. Are there ways we can get the right mix of those things without a car of our own? If we think in terms of a big enough picture, I think we have to...
First off, freight trains no longer are a main carrier = thanks to our government.Second, lighter automobiles = more bodily damage in wrecksThird, our 'oil reserves' are there for a reason and it's not to fulfill our daily driving needsFourth, where are we going to get all this natural gas, if drilling is not permitted or restricted.Fifth, bio-fuels and who will pay for the research, development of all this?I personally will NOT ride on our highways in a small, less powerful vehicle. I do a lot of 'hauling' of stuff and animals and need a larger vehicle to accommodate my needs. What happens to the farmers, the construction people and others who depend on their trucks for their living. Now, because of our government, some of the franchise diesel pickup trucks have to have an additive to add to the diesel every 5,000 miles which costs more than the diesel itself. Bio-fuels - who needs more 'junk' in their tanks? Environmentalists wear blinders; they can see straight in front of them, but have no peripheral vision..............
Ride a bicycle, it easy and good for you.
Walk and take the bus,light rail etc.
Drive a 100% electric Nissan LEAF or FORD FOCUS 3QT 2011), mine goes 80 miles on $1 of Off Peak USA excess electricity with no new pollution.
I have a fleet of 10 pick up trucks that get 12-15 mpg. I need a solution for replacing them with trucks that can carry a load and get 30-40 mpg. Any ideas?
The congestion problem in many if not most urban areas can be traced to "stoplight-based-traffic-control", complicated by the need for left-turn lanes and the waiting required for this.In some areas having a north-south/east-west street grid, it may be a lot more efficient to go to "time-based" control.Starting at 6 am, only north-south traffic would be allowed. At 6:15 N-S flow would stop and only E-W flow would be permitted on the designated avenues. This would only apply to large avenues, spaced about (1/3) mile apart. These avenues would be converted to one-way only--no curb parking allowed. The central lanes would have about a 45 mph speed limit with curb lanes limited to <25 mph. People not driving in the "operating" direction could turn off their engines, get out of their cars, make phone calls, eat, etc.Intermediate or transition streets would allow flow at slow speeds at all times. It would also be conducive to use of jitnies or vans that could board people comfortably during the stoppages.
You missed the idea that a low cost retrofit of all cars not just small cars to operated on CNG
IS A FAR MORE PRACTICAL low cost quickway to get all cars off the oil barrel. All electric cars can only due 10% what CNG cars can do
At JPL 20 years ago I drove two cars on CNG and Amory was right there with 15 others. Technology was low cost then and now
T BOONE PICKENS is the way to go
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Denver, Colorado (IPP) - The United States Department of the Treasury will take over piggy banks as well as many of the nation's federally regulated banks.
The plan was put into motion by George W. Bush and Secretary of the Treasury Dempsey Dumpster III. U.S. Postal Service trucks will stop at each house in the entire country and set the plan into motion by counting how much change is in each piggy bank. Critics claim that it is a very cumbersome and wasteful plan because the mail carrier has to go to the local grocery store and have the change counted by change counting machines and they are allowed to do only one bank at a time.
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This is a really interesting page, and I personally like it a lot. The images depict smiles on every face in every panel. And yet, Rain's narration has this subtle hint of melancholy. I know I shouldn't be patting myself on the back, but I really do love the dichotomy.
The second panel may require a little bit of explaining (not the reference; I'm hoping people just get that ^_^). But for those of you who might not remember, Rain lent her falsies to Rudy for the "Ruby scheme". At the end of Chapter 12, she narrated that she'd never gotten them back at the end of the night. And for the keen eye, Rain was also unusually flat-chested throughout Chapter 13. Just… little things I did. (Also, I know tissues make awful bra inserts.)
The final panel marks the first time we're seeing Rain's braid since. I've been giving her pigtails so much lately, I forgot how much I loved the braid. Her newest purple/black party dress is strongly based on one I own, except the purple and black parts are switched.
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Such a beautiful party dress. :)
I don't suppose you'd be able to recommend cheapish falsies? I'm stuck with tissues for now, and boy are you right about them...
Honestly, I got mine about three years ago at Walmart. I have foam ones (which were about $10) and silicone adhesives (about $20). You don't NEED both, mind you.
If you're just looking for something to fill your bra with to give yourself some curves, the foam ones (in my opinion) are way better, as they're just more comfortable. The adhesives are ideal however if you're interested in lowcut shirts, as you can use them to create an impressive illusion of cleavage.
As an aside, there ARE falsies that are marketed for transwomen specifically. I've never used those, so I don't what the difference is. Besides the price tag of $50-200, that is! But seeing as I've had ten dollar Walmart brand falsies that have served me well for YEARS, I have a hard time reconciling the the excessive price jump (especially if you're like me and really don't have a lot of money you can just throw at something like this).
Anyway, I hope that was helpful. ^_^
Rain is blessed to have so many good friends to help her through times like this.
Since you brought up the braid, I think this might be the time to point out something I've noticed for a while. When she's doing a ponytail, her hair's too short compared to how it is braided or in pigtails or just down (both the pigtails and the braid require pretty long hair, certainly longer than the ponytail and suggests). I guess you're going for extensions?
Also, will she be getting hormones eventually? Seems to me that with with the full support of her legal guardian, she should already have access to 'em through the 'recommended' channels. Or is Fara going with a 'not until you're 18 even though I know you're legit' rule?
Also also: loved the Zelda reference lol
I wasn't thinking extensions, but sure, we can go with that. Really, it's just that I'm a subpar artist with no concept of consistent proportions. XD
As for Rain on hormones... I can't answer your questions directly at this time, but it is worth noting that this is a topic that may be getting brought up pretty soon... like this chapter.
Something about the way this ends, sounds ominous..
I hope it's not bad.
Also when are Hormone Pills going to show up in the webcomic
Orly? Looking forward to seeing how that goes!
Don't worry, Rain! The days of worrying about breast pads are numbered!
Okies, until now, I haven't commented because I was busy reading this lovely comic (almost caught up in two days!) and—
...at least that's how I remember it.
But in all honesty, I do love your comic! It's different in that it explores every kind of relationship, and I love that because I can't experience that emotionally. (Since I'm emotionally incapable of many things and therefore have little to no chance of falling in love.) But anywho, I love this comic! It's amazing. It makes me laugh when I'm supposed to be doing homework and I can't wait to read more on everyone's development. I love the drama because it's very real, very relatable.
I'm ranting now, but thank you for making this comic! Have a good day~


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This contradicted previous beliefs that the main causes of maternal death were due to women delaying seeking care. Lack of competence or motivation of staff were linked to the majority of cases of substandard care these women received.
The authors recommend that the managers of local health systems and practitioners themselves received the information and means to support them to implement the recommendations of the audits.
This study highlights the importance of involving hospitals and health providers in the audit process and particularly in supporting them to respond to findings.


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How long does thumb
sucking usually last?
Many children stop sucking their thumbs
on their own sometime during the toddler
years — between ages 2 and 4. For older
kids who continue to suck their thumbs,
peer pressure at school usually ends the
Remember, though, even a child who's
stopped sucking his or her thumb might
revert to the behavior when he or she is
stressed or anxious.
When should I intervene?
Thumb sucking isn't usually a concern
until a child's permanent teeth come in. At
this point, thumb sucking might begin to
affect the roof of the mouth (palate) or how
the teeth line up - especially if the thumb
sucking is aggressive.
Consider stepping in if:
• Your child sucks his or her thumb
frequently or aggressively after age 4 or 5
• The thumb sucking is causing dental
problems, such as the upper front teeth
tipping toward the lip
• Your child is embarrassed about the
thumb sucking
What can I do to
encourage my child to
stop thumb sucking?
Consider these techniques:
• Don't mention it. In some cases, paying
no attention to thumb sucking is enough
to stop the behavior - especially if your
child uses thumb sucking as a way to get
• Use positive reinforcement. Praise your
child or provide small rewards - such
as an extra bedtime story or a trip to
the park - when he or she isn't thumb
sucking. Place stickers on a calendar
to record the days when your child
successfully avoids thumb sucking.
• Identify triggers. If your child sucks
his or her thumb in response to stress,
identify the real issue and provide
comfort in other ways - such as a hug or
reassuring words. You might also give
your child a pillow or stuffed animal to
• Offer gentle reminders. If your child
sucks his or her thumb without thought
- rather than as a way to get your
attention - gently remind him or her to
stop. Don't scold, criticize or ridicule
your child. To spare embarrassment in
front of others, you might alert your
child to the thumb sucking with a
special hand signal or other private cue.
Can the dentist help?
If you're concerned about the effect of thumb
sucking on your child's teeth, check with the
For some kids, a chat with the dentist about why it's
important to stop thumb sucking is more effective
than a talk with mom or dad.
In other cases, the dentist might recommend a
special mouth guard or other dental appliance that
interferes with sucking.
Should I try negative
Positive reinforcement is generally more effective
than negative reinforcement. Resist the temptation
to use aversive techniques, such as covering your
child's thumbnail with vinegar or another bitter
What if nothing works?
For some children, thumb sucking is an incredibly
difficult habit to break. Remember, though, peer
pressure typically leads kids to stop daytime
sucking habits on their own when they start school.
In the meantime, try not to worry. Putting too
much pressure on your child to stop thumb sucking
might only delay the process.
Why do some children
suck their thumbs?
Babies have natural rooting and sucking
reflexes, which can cause them to
put their thumbs or fingers into their
mouths - sometimes even before birth.
Because thumb sucking is soothing to
babies, some might eventually develop
a habit of thumb sucking when they're
bored, tired or anxious.
Many children who suck their thumbs
or fingers do so while holding a
treasured object, such as a security
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