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The Building Department has been hosting a series of workshops meant to help residents and contractors navigate the planning, permitting and inspection review processes.
The next workshop about expired permits is set for Tuesday, September 16th at Northwest Regional Library, 3151 N. University Drive, from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. City Staff will discuss how and why expired permits occur, how to prevent expired permits from occurring on your property and what to do if you already have an expired permit.
Anyone interested in attending the workshop can sign up by e-mailing email@example.com or by calling 954-344-1041. When registering, make sure to include your name, contact phone number, number of people attending and business name if applicable.
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Jolene Ivey has a record of fighting for those less fortunate and outside the political system. Her work with at-risk youth, children, families and immigrants has been widely recognized.
Jolene was sworn in to the Maryland House of Delegates in 2007. As a Delegate from Prince George's County, she serves on the prestigious Ways and Means Committee, is House Chair of the Joint Committee on Children, Youth and Families, and is a member of the Legislative Black Caucus and the Joint Committee on Administrative, Executive and Legislative Review. She is also the Chair of the Prince George's County House Delegation.
Gubernatorial candidate Attorney General Doug Gansler selected Jolene to join his ticket as Lieutenant Governor for the 2014 election.
Jolene has five sons with her husband of 25 years, Glenn Ivey, former Prince George's County States Attorney, as well as an adult stepdaughter. She and her family live in Cheverly and they belong to the Cheverly United Methodist Church.
Prior to her public service in the State House, Jolene was a television broadcaster, producer and writer for WMAR – TV. She left the television business to serve as a Congressional Press Secretary for Maryland Democratic Congressman Ben Cardin.
Jolene was born in Washington, D.C., and lived in Riggs Park until she was 15. Her family then moved to Prince George's County, where she graduated from High Point High School. She holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in mass communications from Towson University and a Master's Degree in journalism from the University of Maryland.
Jolene and her brother were raised by their parents, Joseph Stephenson and step-mother Genevieve Stephenson. Their dad was an American war hero, serving as a Buffalo Soldier in WWII and in the Korean War. He was awarded a Silver Star, two Bronze Stars and two Purple Hearts for his service.
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Watford folk trio The Staves have been gathering a growing number of fans in Ireland over the past few months with support slots for James Vincent McMorrow, Fionn Regan not to mention their own gig in The Academy last Saturday night.
The harmony-blessed threesome were good enough to answer a few questions before their recent show in Dublin...
So let's start at the beginning : who exactly are The Staves and how did you come to be?
Well, we are Emily, Jessica and Camilla and we have been singing together all of our lives. About 6 years ago we decided to take it out of the kitchen and into pubs.
I actually first heard about The Staves during the summer via your own twitter account (someone retweeted one of your lovely messages) when you were promoting our very own Fionn Regan's 100 Acres of Sycamore. The Staves, of course, sing on the album. How did the collaboration arise?
We've been huge fans of Fionn's since The End Of History first came out and so, when we were on the same bill as him at SoundCity in Liverpool, we gave him an EP. Then about 6 months later he called us and asked if we'd sing with him on his new album. Obviously, we jumped at the chance.
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June 25, 2013 7:00 p.m.
2. OPEN FORUM – Individuals may address the Council about any item not contained on the regular agenda. A maximum of 10 minutes is allocated for the Forum. If the full 10 minutes are not needed for the Forum, the Mayor will continue with the agenda. If additional time is needed for the Forum, the Council will continue the Forum following Other Business on the agenda. The Council will take no official action on items discussed at the Forum, with the exception of referral to staff of Commission for future report.
3 PRESENTATIONS3.01 Presentation by Word of Peace
4. APPROVE AGENDA – Council members may add items to the agenda for discussion purposes or staff direction only. The Council will not normally take official action on items added to the agenda.
5. CONSENT AGENDA – These items are considered to be routine and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a Councilmember so requests, in which event the item will be removed from the Consent Agenda and placed elsewhere on the agenda.5.01 Approval of Minutes from June 11, 2013 City Council Meeting5.02 Approval of Bills and Claims5.03 Request to Allow Parking in a No Parking Zone – Hisco Open House, Sept. 18, 20135.04 Approval of a Special Event Permit for Health Source of Rogers on July 15, 20135.05 Approval of a Special Event Permit for Word of Peace Church on August 8, 20135.06 Adopt Ordinance No. 2013-09, An Ordinance Amending Section 6 (Fire) of the 2013 Master Fee Schedule to include Tent Fees and Summary Ordinance No. 2013-09.5.07 Approval of Resolution No. 2013-37, A Resolution Affirming Participation in OSA Performance Measurement Program5.08 Authorize Letter of Support for Minnesota Green Corp Intern Application5.09 Approve Letter of Support for a Trail Improvement in Crow Hassan Park from Three Rivers Park Association5.10 Approval of Resolution No. 2013-38, A Resolution Creating a Veteran's Memorial Fund5.11 Approval of Resolution No. 2013-39, A Resolution Approving the Edgewater Neighborhood Park Playground Improvements and Accepting of Donated Park Equipment5.12 Approval of a One Day Temporary On-Sale Liquor License September 7, 2013 at the Crow River Sportsman Club, located at 27101 Territorial Road5.13 Approve Change Order No. 1 for Northdale Blvd. Drainage Improvements/Bedrock Motors Project5.14 Approve Plans and Specifications; Authorize the Advertisement for Bids for the Extension of Trail and Lighting Improvements Along Rogers Drive and Richard Street (Rogers Drive)5.15 Award Contract for Construction to Twin Pines Earthworks for the Edison Court Streambank Stabilization Project5.16 Request for Waiver of Closing Time Ordinance for Community Room for 12/31/20135.17 Request to Amend the City False Alarm Ordinance
6. PUBLIC HEARINGS6.01 Public Hearing on the Kinghorn Lift Station, Forcemain, and Sanitary Sewer Extension Improvements (Resolution No. 2013-40)
7. GENERAL BUSINESS7.01 Approval of Resolution No. 2013-41, A Resolution of Support for City of Rogers State Bonding Fund Request for the Public Safety Building/Emergency Operations Center7.02 GovDeals.com Approval7.03 Approve a Revised Joint Powers Agreement with the City of Dayton with Regard to a Temporary Water Service Connection from the City of Dayton for the CLAM Building Located within the Kinghorn Industrial Park
9. CORRESPONDENCE AND REPORTS9.01 Rogers Park Board Meeting Minutes May 9, 20139.02 Elm Creek Watershed Management Commission Minutes May 8, 20139.03 May, 2013 Financials
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Fort Edmonton Park and a Surprise for my Sweetheart
After dropping Diane off late after the games party on Saturday (which was excellent), I headed home and got a little bit of sleep before a big day on Sunday! It was Diane's surprise birthday/graduation party and it was my job to try and distract her while the appropriate arrangements were made in the park.
Also, one of my friends from high school who is now living in Montreal is back to visit for a couple of weeks. So we plotted and planned and decided to take Diane to Fort Ed to spend some time at the Aboriginal days event they were holding there.
It was pretty fun – I haven't been to fort ed as a tourist for quite awhile, so it was cool to go and wander around looking at all the old things. We had a couple of questions answered like why there were polar bear skins on some of the beds … and it turns out that Edmonton was a major hub for the entire northwest fur trading – so while polar bear skins weren't common, they did come through on occasion. Neat!
We made some bannock at one booth, which is something I haven't done a couple years – mmm … bannock And pretty soon it was time to take Diane back "home for dinner". We drove into the park and I was surprised just how many people her mom was able to get out to celebrate the occasion. It was pretty cool!
I got introduced to a whole bunch of people, and I must say that while I really do have trouble remembering people's names and faces, I do remember being very proud to be introduced as Diane's "new guy". =D. One lady even said she "saw sparks" … oooh sparks!
So the party was a rousing success, with lots of people coming and going. We started a game of ultimate frisbee later in the evening and that was really fun. Afterwards, a few of us went to red robin to have a snack and hang out a little longer. Overall it was a very cool event. I think (hope) that Diane had fun
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Anheuser Busch, Dick Clark Productions and former Republican New Jersey governor Thomas Kean are some of the names that appear on Gov. Chris Christie's first campaign filing for his general election account.
The Republican governor faces an election challenge this fall and so far has raised millions for the contest, which he has amassed in his primary election account. But an April 15 campaign filing just made public by the state Election Law Enforcement Commission shows Christie has started to sock away money in his general election account, raising $26,600 so far.
Christie received the maximum contribution of $3,800 from Anheuser Busch's Washington D.C. office, with the beer giant operating one of its 12 U.S. plants in Newark. Dick Clark Productions, of Santa Monica, also gave the maximum amount, as did the Nursing Home Alliance PAC of New Jersey and Kean.
Myron Shevell, a New Jersey trucking magnate whose new son-in-law is Paul McCartney, also gave $3,800.
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Christie's presumptive Democratic challenger, state Sen. Barbara Buono, has struggled to compete in terms of fundraising. Buono is participating in the state's public matching fund program, and has received a total of $890,400 so far, ELEC reported Monday.
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I have been a Michael Bolton fan from his very beginnings and finally saw him last night in a small casino venue and was amazed how multi talented and engaging he was. His talented musicians and singers were top notch. I will be traveling to see him now whenever he is in a 300 mile range!!!
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I've been using this for a few weeks now and quite like it. It hasn't caused me any breakouts, goes on very smooth and is easy to blend. Gives a true matt finish and you could get away with not using a powder to set, but I do use a powder as I find it rubs off my skin too easily without it. Doesn't settle into pores or lines.
Does nothing to control shine unfortunately and I'm not sure that this will hold up too well for me once summer arrives - I guess I will have to wait and see. Not quite a HG foundation for me, but since I haven't found anything I like better I will be sticking with it unless something better comes along.
i am in love with that foundation.. it works amazing on oily skin, it is kind of mousse so looks soooo natural, like i have never put foundation on my face. it makes my large pores invisible and my skin looks very smooth. this is the one product i will use forever!
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This is a lovely product especially oily skin. No shine in T zone at all. Easy to apply. One of my favorite.
i have very oily skin and i have literly tried every type of foundation since MAC, estee lauder, chanel... to some drugstore one's like nivea, maybelline, rimmel. and i have to say the rimmel one turns my skin into grease... like 2 or 3 hours after i apply it i look like a porcelain doll with a shiny mask on my face. the nivea works ok because its not very liquid, its more like a creamy foundation. now about this YSL foundation it works good on my face because its a mousse and my skin doesnt get so oily as it usually gets with very liquid foundation, but i have to say if you want this foundation and you have blemishes to cover up you'll need a good concelear (i use the mac one) because this foundation doesnt have full coverage.
I am fair and I accidentally bought this foundation in 6 (very dark shade) - looked at a 3 and bought a 6. And I decided to use it anyway because I suck at self-tanning and I am not a big fan of the look sick - fair complexion (still longing for the summer me, yeah). And - SURPRISE! On my face, instantly mattified, the horrible dark 6 turned into a very natural slightly darker than my skin shade, so the tan I never had but hoped for, no creasing and - tested with a tissue rubbing - very good staying power (better than EL DW dare I say?). So smooth, and so fine grinded - like a tint on my skin.
I already have pale foundations (like Chanel in Clair - ugh! makes me look sickly) so I am definitely happy with my purchase since I do love medium coverage but I never thought I'd find with the extra quality of mattifying! And no, I don't like powder foundations they really show up the wrong texture of skin in an exaggerate way (if it exists...).
So I am giving this a maximum because I think that it's rare when the foundation of the wrong color still makes your skin look great (of course this goes for medium coverage only in heavy coverage.. it shows..)
I think this foundation is so underrated because people don't pay attention to the name - "Touch" - it's obviously a light-medium coverage one.
I agree with the previous reviewers. This foundation does mattify the skin for hours, but the coverage isn't great and there's not much that can be done about it. The texture is nice; it's more like a mousse than a liquid foundation. However......I don't think I will by this again because of the lack of coverage and the price. I'm pretty sure that there are better and less expensive alternatives on the market. I'm willing to pay a fair amount of money for a foundation, but only if it's really good.
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This was a very expensive product. I think I paid 44 euros for it. I bought it because I had a voucher for a parfum store so I wanted to try an oil free foundation that mattifies because I have oily acne prone skin. My skin gets really oily but because of all the acne remedies I apply to my skin it's often very dried out. The girl in the store applied it on me and at that moment it looked good on me. It was august I think so I did not have any pimples or dry skin. When it was winter my skin became dryer and my pimples returned. It looked cake (especially at the end of the day) and it accentuated my dry skin. I think this foundation is compareable to maybelline's dream matte mousse. If you like that foundation very much then you would love this too. Would not repurchase.
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This product is a less developed version of the GA face fabric. The texture is quite heavy and is pumped with silicones. While it may give a matt appearance for a little while, it is heavy and thick, exactly opposite of what oily skins need. The major issue however relates to their colour range. Unless you are completely beige, their colours are very dulling since they dont contain enough yellow or apricot pigment to them. If you are after yellow based shades, the #2 and #4 are too green and brown based, making you look really dull and brown. GA face fabric is a lighter texture, same coverage and the colours are great. You can also use that as a primer whereas this is way too heavy for that. I dont recommend this but I do recommend the GA face fabric.
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Overall this is a nice mattifying foundation. It gives light-to-medium coverage and melts nicely on my skin.
At first ithough it was really dark but as I applied it it turned quite light and invisible on my skin. I would use it for very natural polished look with a bit of mineral powder.
Edit: I took one lippy off after using this foundation for couple of weeks. I found that it is very difficult to build coverage and it stays quite sheer even if I apply two layers.
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This really does what it says, keeps you refreshed and matte all day! As it is a very thin veil, it looks absolutely natural, even though the color I use (Ivory) looks terrible when you squeeze it out of the tube, almost orange, but goes on ivory indeed. I don't know why, but YSL liquid foundations do that a lot, a weird color when dispensed but looks much better when applied.
I am prone to oily skin and this absorbs the oils and leaves a refined, poreless finish. Lasting power is great if you don't perspire in the heat, otherwise, it gets "washed" off!
It is almost my summer HG, except it is now much too sheer since I've had some flare-ups and currently need really heavy coverage to hide my acne scars. It also makes flaky skin *very* obvious, so not good for those using Retin-A to fight the acne.
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Breast within a breast sign
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The breast within a breast sign refers to the common mammographic appearance of breast hamartomas (fibroadenolipomas). Since these benign lesions are well-circumscribed and contain a mixture of fibrous, glandular and fatty tissue (just like normal breast), it is not surprising that they appear very much like a second breast sitting within a breast.
- 1. Paraskevopoulos JA, Hosking SW, Stephenson T. Breast within a breast: a review of breast hamartomas. Br J Clin Pract. 1990;44 (1): 30-2. - Pubmed citation
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The Board of Trustees was appointed by the Governor of
the State and met for the first time on November 1, 1965, officially
creating Phillips County Community College. An early order of business
for the Board was the election of Dr. John Easley as the first President
of the College. The Board of Trustees decided that since construction of
a new plant would take approximately two years, classes would begin in
the Naval Reserve Building in Helena. The building served as home for
Phillips County Community College for two years. In May, 1968, the first
class was graduated. Construction of the permanent College facilities
was also completed in 1968.
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the Nursing Education Complex in 1992. In 1993, the College was given
the historic Pillow-Thompson House in Helena by Josephine Thompson and
her son, George de Man. The house was renovated with the generous
support of community donations and historic preservation grants and
reopened in May of 1997.
In March 1996, the people of Arkansas County passed a
referendum to annex that county into the PCCC taxing district. The Board
of Trustees changed the name of the college to Phillips Community
College to reflect the multi-county support and began plans to expand
the off-campus programs in Stuttgart. In June 1996, the State
transferred the former Rice Belt Technical Institute in DeWitt to
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technology training center. In 2007, the National Guard Armory in DeWitt
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original enrollment of fewer than 250 students in 14 program areas to
over 2,300 students in academic, occupational/technical, and continuing
education programs. New programs are continually being researched and
planned so that PCCUA will remain responsive to the needs and interests
of the people of Eastern Arkansas and on the Grand Prairie. In the Fall
of 2003, Dr. Steven Murray was named Chancellor of Phillips Community
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Monday, July 27, 2009
Review: Stila Smudge Pots
Stila Smudge Pots are well-known faves of fellow beauty bloggers, Nikki of Askmewhats, and Prettybeautiful. Being a big time gel eyeliner fanatic, I started to venture into Smudge Pots with the Stila Smudge Pot Trio (Black, Bronze and Gray) and more recently, added Jade to my collection.
Read on for the review and comparisons.
The Smudge Pot Trio Set is limited edition -- Three Mini Smudge Pots in Black, Bronze and Gray with a Mini Eyeliner Brush. Each pot is 2.0g, which is half of the full-sized Smudge Pot. The brush is not as firm and precise as I would prefer it to be but it's handy so I don't mind it.
A full-sized Smudge Pot is 4.0g. The jar size is exactly the same as the jar of Benefit Creaseless Shadow/Liner but I assume that Benefit's product is more dense hence the extra 0.5g.
MAC Fluidline is 3.0g and in my opinion, it's more than enough for a jar of gel liner since they dry out quickly. I would actually be happier if more companies produce gel liners in 2.0g to prevent product wastage.
Having used numerous brands of gel eyeliners, I'm aware that I can be quite fussy. The Smudge Pot's formula feels more creamy than gel-like but not powdery (like Bobbi Brown). Although it applies very smoothly, the shimmery colors such as Jade and Bronze, are not able to give solid color in one stroke. I find myself having to dip into the pot for more eyeliner countless times just so I can get a solid line. These colors also tend to have poorer staying power, especially the bronze. After a few hours, the liner will start to flake off.
As for the matte colors, Gray and Black, they have much more solid pigmentation for a consistent application. While they don't flake off and have better staying power, I did experience a tiny bit of smudging. The MAC Fluidline reigns supreme in terms of being reliably smudge-proof.
Quite obviously, I still think that MAC Fluidline is the best gel eyeliner for me. The Smudge Pots are excellent quality but not equal across all the colors with only the Gray meeting Fluidline's standards.
Jade (shimmering green): Medium-tone olive green with gold shimmer. This is a highly similar shade to MAC Fluidline in New Weed except lighter (but not as light as Sweet Sage)
Bronze (bronze sheen): Metallic medium-tone bronze. It looks nice in the pot but on the eyes, this color makes my lids look wrinkly. Safe to say, it's my least favorite shade
Gray (rich steel-charcoal): Matte deep blue/indigo gray. A very unique color and my favorite. It's also the most smudge-resistant
Black (jet black): Matte dark black with very slight hint of brown. Darker than MAC Fluidline in Blacktrack but has higher tendency to smudge
Stila Smudge Pots retail at $20USD on their website. Other permanent colors include Brown and Cobalt. Occasionally, they would have limited edition colors such as Pomegranate, 24k, Black Cat and Kitten.
6 comments:
- Askmewhats said...
wow I should Try MAC's Fluidline, i guess I've been putting it off because I have a lot of gel liners for now! :) thanks for the link girlfriend!
- July 27, 2009 at 9:14 PM
- Miss K. You said...
Thanks for the review & swatches. I only use Stila's smudge pot in black but I will probably give fluidline a try some time :)
- July 28, 2009 at 3:04 AM
- Jenn said...
Thanks for wonderful the review and swatches! Jade looks beautiful!! :D But no, i shall not start buying gel liners!! I still haven't start using my maybelline ones!! >.<
- July 28, 2009 at 9:22 AM
- Connie De Alwis said...
Nikki: It's to-date the best gel liner I've tried :) I have too many gel liners as well. I wish I could control myself! I've been trying really hard
Miss K. You: You're welcome! Perhaps you could try Fluidline when you're done with your Smudge Pot :)
Jenn: Gel liners are addictive! I like Jade a lot but I didn't like that it was too creamy :( yes, and you have all 3 colors for the Maybelline ones!
- July 28, 2009 at 9:33 AM
- pinkyping said...
this comparison is really useful! I am still wishing for MAC fluidline. haha gotta save for it!
- July 28, 2009 at 2:23 PM
- Connie De Alwis said...
pinkyping: Glad you find it useful. The Fluidline is worth every cent :)
- July 28, 2009 at 6:03 PM
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By Anru Lee (John Jay College)
Much has happened since the alternative meeting in San Francisco last year, in which the SAW was an active organizer and participant (see AN SAW columns, January, February, and May 2005). After the Canterbury Convocation was signed SAW members cooperated with the AAA and the UNITE-HERE union that represented the hotel workers involved in the San Francisco lockout. Robert O'Brien, a member of the SAW Executive Board, subsequently joined the AAA's Labor Relations Commission. O'Brien reported at our Business Meeting that the Labor Relations Commission had effectively compared the AAA's conference hotel contract with that of other organizations, had negotiated with the hotels to reach the same understanding, and had successfully broken its contract with the Hilton in San Francisco (where the 2006 AAA annual meeting was due to return, and where the hotel lockout has continued until this day) and moved the 2006 meeting to San Jose.
There have also been major changes in the composition of the SAW Executive Board since last December. Notably, Ann Kingsolver took over the Anthropology of Work Review editorship in late 2004 (see AN SAW column, April 2005). Joined by the new book/film review editor, Carrie Lane Chet, Kingsolver has made several changes including publishing AWR three times a year (instead of four), which will allow more pages per issue. By the time this column is published the SAW membership should have received the Vol. 26 No. 2 issue. The AWR is also due to join AnthroSource in 2008. Currently, past issues are available through the online archive but recent issues are not.
AnthroSource may be the reason for many of the changes and challenges that SAW and other AAA sections are facing. Sam Collins, SAW's Interim Treasurer, reported that much of the section's recent revenue has gone toward covering the shared costs of the new web portal. AnthroSource is potentially capable of bringing an income to the AAA, primarily through library subscriptions. Currently, however, all sections must initially pay for the advertisement, the scanning of past journal issues, and the fixed cost of AnthroSource and journal production. By next year we should know more about the impact of AnthroSource to our section and the AAA at large.
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Anthropological studies of work have long occupied a
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29-Dec-2000 Family Group Sheet Husband: Moses WHEELER died at age: 100 Born: 1598 in: ENG Died: 15-Jan-1698 in: Stratford,FairfieldCo,CT Buried: in: Stratford,FairfieldCo,CT Ref: Occupation: shipwright Father: Unknown WHEELER Mother: Unknown WHEELER Moses WHEELER Ancestors from Hertfordshire, England. It is said he came from Kent, England. Moses Wheeler arrived in New Haven, CT from London in 1638. Moses Wheeler came to Stratford, CT 1642-1648. In 1648 he was living in Stratford, CT. He operated the ferry across the Housatonic River between Stratford and Milford. He also farmed and built ships. Stratford, FairfieldCo, CT gravestone says aged "100" years. Info:Gerald Weaver/Boyne City, MI & Claude W. Barlow. Wife: Miriam HAWLEY died at age: 41 Married: 1641-1642 in: New HavenCo, CT his age: 44 her age: 22 Born: 1613-1620 in: Parwich, Derbyshire, England Died: 1658-1661 in: Stratford,FairfieldCo,CT Father: Samuel HAWLEY F Child 1 Elizabeth WHEELER died at age: 93 Born: 1-Aug-1642 in: Stratford,FairfieldCo,CT 1 Died: 1683-1736 in: Stratford,FairfieldCo,CT Ref: Claude Barlow Occupation: Spouse: Samuel BLAKEMAN b. 1640 d. 27-Nov-1668 Married: Nov 1660 in: Stratford,FairfieldCo,CT 1 Spouse: Jacob WALKER b. 21-Mar-1643 d. 1734-1735 Married: 6-Dec-1670 in: Stratford,FairfieldCo,CT Spouse: Edward GROOM b. 1630-1650 d. 1664-1736 Married: in: F Child 2 Miriam WHEELER died at age: 57 Born: 28-Mar-1647 in: New HavenCo, CT 1 Died: 1705 in: Stratford,FairfieldCo,CT 1 Ref: Claude Barlow Occupation: Spouse: James BLAKEMAN b. 1646 d. 1662 Married: 3-Dec-1657 in: Milford,New HavenCo,CT Spouse: Edward GROOM b. 1630-1650 d. 1664-1736 Married: 1690-1694 in: M Child 3 Samuel WHEELER died at age: 49 Born: 28-Apr-1649 in: Stratford,FairfieldCo,CT Died: 1699 in: Stratford,FairfieldCo,CT Spouse: Elizabeth HARRIS b. 1640-1661 d. 1683-1750 Married: 29-May-1678 in: M Child 4 Moses WHEELER died at age: 72 Born: 5-Jul-1651 in: Stratford,FairfieldCo,CT Died: 30-Jan-1724 in: Stratford,FairfieldCo,CT Buried: in: Stratford,FairfieldCo,CT Spouse: Sarah NICHOLS b. 1635-1660 d. 1682-1747 Married: 20-Oct-1674 in: Stratford,FairfieldCo,CT 1 Spouse: Mercy Wakelee LATTIN Married: 31-Aug-1721 in: F Child 5 Mary WHEELER died at age: 79 Born: 13-Sep-1655 in: Stratford,FairfieldCo,CT 2 Died: 7-Feb-1735 in: Wallingford, New HavenCo, CT Ref: Gilmore Occupation: Spouse: Samuel FAIRCHILD b. 31-Aug-1640 d. 28-Feb-1704 Married: 1680 in: Stratford,FairfieldCo,CT Spouse: Benjamin BEACH b. Oct 1644 d. 9-Apr-1713 Married: 5-Nov-1705 in: Stratford,FairfieldCo,CT 2 Spouse: Thomas YALE Married: 31-Jul-1716 in: Wallingford, New HavenCo, CT 2 F Child 6 Joanna WHEELER died at age: 94 Born: 5-Mar-1658 in: Stratford,FairfieldCo,CT Died: 1660-1753 in: 1 Torrey, Clarence Almon. 2 Vital Records - CT


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This morning I had the privilege of showing some fabulous mom-invented items to all of the Sacramento area, via FOX 40's morning show. Take a look::
I've listed each of the featured items below, with prices and the place where you can find them. Check them out – It's always fun to see what moms came up with to make our jobs easier or more fun!
The Baby Buckle Pad is a cute, lion shaped pad that fits on any car seat, stroller or high chair buckle to prevent children's legs from being pinched during buckling. Also prevents pressure marks from the buckle, keeps buckle from getting too hot or cold against children's skin and keeps children from unbuckling their safety belt. Easy to remove and clean.
$24.95, mommaedison.com
Treasure Chest Pets are the first and only organizers that make putting things away fun and a great way for kids to keep their special things safe. Designed to look like cuddly stuffed animals, each TC Pet has a magnetic, detachable, pillowy stuffed animal head and stuffed animal bodies that contain external and internal compartments for organizing and storing children's (and grownups!) treasures. Treasure Chest Pets are a great way for kids to keep their special things safe. Six different stuffed animal designs to choose from in 3 three different styles – Accessory Chest Dog and Accessory Chest Pig have a hidden drawer and two secret pockets on the outside, along with secret pockets in both ears. Treasure Chest Monkey and Treasure Chest Cow have one gigantic pocket inside that opens like a treasure chest. Media Chest Bear and Media Chest Horse have a secret pocket inside the head and 3 compartments in the body to store CDs, DVDs, speakers/cables, MP3 player and more.
$19.99, mytcpets.com
The My Royal Heinie Daypack is the best combination of affordability, functionality and style in a diaper bag. It is also the only diaper bag fully equipped with a built-in Smart Wipes Dispenser on the market. Just load a stack of wet wipes right into the heat-sealed pocket in the front of the bag and quickly access wipes with one hand when diaper duty calls! My Royal Heinie Daypacks can be personalized with a name or monogram.
$34.99, myroyalheinie.com
The Who's Shoes ID helps reunite parents and caretakers with their children as quickly as possible, and decrease the likelihood of children getting injured or kidnapped due to the child not being able to communicate with people and give his or her parents' or caretakers' contact information. Especially crucial during travel. The Who's Shoes ID easily and discreetly attaches to all types of shoes, sandals, belts, swimsuits, etc., and contains emergency information to quickly reunite a lost or injured child with a caregiver. Excellent for vacations or even daily outings. Kit includes two ID bands, photo ID card for parents to carry, DNA collection instructions and travel safety tips. Who's Shoes is endorsed by several missing children's groups, including the national Klaas Kids Foundation and the Laura Recovery Center.
$7.99, whosshoesid.com
The BumpyName is a line of cute, mom-invented, elastic rubber orbit labels. BumpyName labels are personalized, non-adhesive, reusable and come in a variety of colors. BumpyName's stretchy, elastic design allows it to snugly fit around or "orbit" a container, but can simply be taken off when not wanted BumpyName works great on everything from baby bottles to sippy cups to snack containers. Each label has a child's standard written name as well as the name in Braille. BumpyName labels are heavy duty and can withstand the rigors of repeated dishwashing, microwaving, boiling and sterilizing all while maintaining a clear personalization of a child's name as they progress from baby bottles, to sippy cups, to regular drink bottles.
$11.95 for a package of 4 name and color customized BumpyName Orbit Labels, inchbug.com
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Mayor Bloomberg's Office: Facebook Did Not Receive Any Incentives to Open an Engineering Office in NYC
When Facebook COO Sheryl Sandberg told a crowd of reporters last week that Facebook would be opening its first engineering office outside Palo Alto right here in New York, it sounded like the Bloomberg administration's dream come true. Could the West Coast tech giants finally be taking New York seriously as an innovation center, rather than just a convenient base to sidle up to advertisers?
Indeed, earlier this year, the Economic Development Corporation said its goal in accepting bids to build an applied sciences campus in New York was to "increase the probability that the next high growth company—a Google, Amazon, or Facebook—will emerge in New York City and not in Shanghai, Mumbai, or Sao Paolo." An engineering office from a company on the verge of what might be the biggest IPO in history sounds like the next best thing. What's more, Facebook seemed so confident about luring technical talent (typically a sore spot with New York techies) that they weren't waiting for the campus to break ground.
Facebook's decision was so glaringly aligned with the city's goal of diversifying into an innovation capital that it was hard not to wonder if New York had tried to sweeten the deal. Read More


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Vital signs monitors need to be checked regularly to ensure they work accurately and safely. This has led to the development of high-performance simulators to undertake vital signs simulation and performance testing.
The main vital signs are blood pressure, temperature, electrocardiogram (ECG), respiration and blood oxygen saturation (SpO2). All vital signs are related to the operation and functioning of the respiratory system. The ECG shows the electrical activity of the human heart pumping oxygenated blood around the arteries, generating blood pressure. Respiration rates might show obstructions in the airways, affecting oxygen absorption in the lungs. The core body temperature—which is, with blood pressure, the most commonly measured vital sign—is maintained through good blood circulation.
The heart is the main engine of the respiratory system. It circulates blood through the body and lungs—the carburettor of the body attaching oxygen to the haemoglobin protein in the red blood cells—to ensure oxygen is able to reach the (brain) tissues and organs in order to sustain life.
|Figure 1: A simplified representation of the circulatory system.
To establish a single circulation cycle, blood flows through the heart twice, passing through the left and right side of the heart respectively (Figure 1). Acting as two pumps, the heart circulates oxygenated blood (the red circuit in the diagram, called systemic circulation) from the lungs through the left side of the heart, whilst deoxygenated blood from the tissues flows through the right side of the heart to the lungs to re-oxygenate the blood cells (the blue circuit, or pulmonary circulation).
During the cardiac cycle, the ventricles contract (systole) and blood pressure is at its highest (systolic); during complete cardiac diastole, blood pressure is at its lowest (diastolic), enabling the blood to circulate in the body through systemic and pulmonary circulation. The blood flow and pressure change at each stage of the cardiac cycle and are reported in millimetres of mercury (mmHg).
Vital signs monitor
To ensure the correct treatment, diagnoses or monitoring of a patient's vital signs, it is critical that the vital signs monitor be able to provide accurate data across all available vital signs. Such accuracy is verified on a regular basis, based on risk assessment, manufacturer recommendations and stages of the monitor's life cycle.
Performance tests (also referred to as quality or functional tests) are typically executed using calibrated simulators across a number of applications and are all part of an acceptance test, preventive maintenance cycle or repair.
A typical test cycle for a vital signs monitor might include:
|Figure 2: NIBP test setup.
Visual inspections form a critical part of the general safety and performance inspections during the functional life of medical equipment. Visual inspections are relatively easy procedures to ensure that the medical equipment in use is in the expected and intended condition as released by the manufacturer and has not suffered from any external damage or contamination. These inspections can include the following:
The correct function and operation of medical equipment is as important as the function it performs. An incorrect reading or missed condition might have considerable consequences for the patient; therefore, the person carrying out maintenance must be technically competent, appropriately trained and aware of the various parameters being verified.
Testing and simulating NIBP/IBP
|Figure 3: Typical construction of a SpO2 finger probe.
Blood pressure can be measured noninvasively (NIBP) and invasively (IBP) and is associated with pressure in the arterial blood vessels. While the invasive method is more accurate, NIBP measurement is more common because it is relatively simple and can be done by skilled and unskilled people. NIBP monitors range from units designed for domestic use to comprehensive multiparameter monitors used in healthcare facilities, but all types require regular performance verifications to ensure they are operating correctly.
Typical problems affecting accuracy include leaks in the cuff or pressure system resulting in a lower blood pressure reading or an acoustic variance of the cuff caused by incorrect volume (due to positioning or wrongly applying the cuff to the patient) and varying cuff materials in relation to the original OEM versions. Changes in atmospheric pressure also can affect an NIBP monitor's performance. Therefore, NIBP simulators are set up and used to perform pressure leak, overpressure value, static pressure and linearity tests, and to verify dynamic pressure to determine the correct operation of the monitors. Figure 2 shows a standard test setup using an NIBP or vital signs simulator.
|Figure 4: Test setup for SpO2 using optronic simulation.
The NIBP method has limitations, however: it only provides an indirect arterial pressure as it calculates pressure based on typical 30-second cycles and not in real time.
For greater accuracy or real-time testing, the most common approach is to use the invasive method. This involves placing a liquid-filled catheter in the artery; the arterial pressure is directly transferred to the liquid inside the catheter. An external pressure transducer converts the pressure to an electronic signal, which is then processed further using a monitor.
Testing IBP monitors can take two approaches:
The external pressure transducer produces a millivolt (mV) that the IBP simulator reacts to by producing a corresponding mV signal on the signal and excitation connections to the IBP monitor to simulate the external pressure transducer.
Testing and simulating SpO2
The quantity of oxygen absorbed (oxyhaemoglobin) is a sign of the respiratory system's vitality (or performance), which is why it is another of the most commonly monitored vital signs. Displayed in percentage of oxyhaemoglobin (SaO2, a direct measurement) in relation to haemoglobin, pulse oximeters can provide a real-time indication of total oxygen saturation (SpO2) in the blood.
|Figure 5: Normal sinus rhythm.
A pulse oximeter in combination with a finger probe is used to determine SpO2. The pulse oximeter relies on the different light absorption characteristics of oxyhaemoglobin and haemoglobin at red (650–700 nm) and infrared (850–950 nm) spectra. A finger probe transmits and receives the red and infrared light through the tissue (Figure 3) and the pulse oximeter is able to measure the difference in light absorption between red and infrared, which is an indication of the SpO2 value.
The most common errors in SpO2 stem from the finger probe and cable that goes from the patient to the monitor. When testing for accuracy and performance, it is important to include the probe and cables in the test setup. When the LEDs start to degrade and shift in their light spectra, inaccuracies can occur. Testing the probe with the manufacturer's own probes and light spectrum is the only way to test the true accuracy of the probe and monitor. Some simulators use an optical finger, which captures the red and infrared light but only emits predetermined red light generated by the optical finger. The reproduced light doesn't match the exact light spectrum of the SpO2 probes and this can lead to errors or a false "pass" indication of a (near) faulty probe, especially in the infrared spectrum.
We recommend optronic simulations that do not alter or reproduce the finger probe light spectrum but, in fact, utilise the full light spectrum of the probe (Figure 4). This allows the user to identify near faulty probes in both the red and infrared light spectra.
Testing and simulating ECGs
An ECG machine is used to observe the difference between two amplified electrical signals at different points on the body and the electrical potentials displayed on the machine's screen. Using an ECG machine can indicate such things as an abnormally fast heart rate (tachycardia), abnormally slow rate (bradycardia), a blockage in the heart or blood clot in the heart. A healthy heart produces an electrical signal that is referred to as a normal sinus rhythm, as shown in Figure 5.
|Figure 6: Transthoracic impedance measurement through ECG leads.
Testing an ECG machine, which is an important piece of analytical equipment, is crucial to ensure the input circuits are able to measure the small ECG signals accurately. A number of simulations and performance tests should be undertaken as part of a regular maintenance programme, including linearity of heart rate measurement, QRS beep, alarms, arrhythmia recognition, sensibility test and so forth. These can be done quickly and accurately using a patient or ECG simulator connected to the device under test (DUT) via an ECG interface.
Testing and simulating respiration
Monitoring the respiration rate of anaesthetised hospital patients, whose breathing is under the control of a mechanical ventilator, is also vital in providing immediate warning of changes to the respiration rates including obstruction of the air pipe (trachea). An obstruction prevents oxygen flow to the lungs and stops expiration of carbon dioxide from the blood, which can lead to cardiac arrest and death if left untreated.
Measuring transthoracic impedance between ECG leads is the most common way to obtain respiration rates (Figure 6). Another approach to determine respiration is by observing the change in the ECG amplitude—ECG-derived respiration (EDR)—as a result of changes in the position between electrodes and heart as the chest cavity expands and the heart moves as the diaphragm position alters. Regardless of the approach, the ECG leads are placed on the human chest at various points and respiration rates are then monitored through all limb and augmented leads.
Testing ECG monitors in this respect includes linearity of respiration measurement, a test to verify the capability of the monitor to measure and display respiration rate values. Other tests to perform to ensure the monitor is functioning correctly are sleep apnoea and testing apnoea alarms (high and low). The latter includes checking that alarms are at the set value(s) and at the correct pitch and frequency.
Testing and simulating temperature
One of the most commonly monitored vital signs is body temperature. A person's core body temperature varies by gender and can fluctuate during different stages of the day. In women, the core body temperature also changes during the menstrual cycle, peaking at the time of ovulation. The average core body temperature is 37°C ±0.5°C.
Depending on placement, application and method, different temperature readings are expected in healthy individuals. The most common temperature sensors used for bedside monitoring are electrical temperature sensors based on a temperature-related varying resistor (thermistor). Thermistors are commonly known as NTCs (negative temperature coefficient, meaning that resistance decreases as the temperature increases) and PTCs (positive temperature coefficient, meaning that resistance increases as the temperature increases).
The YSI 400 and YSI 700 have become the standard NTCs used in the medical industry. While the YSI 400 is slightly more accurate over the 0–75ºC range, the YSI 700, which contains a dual element (Ra = 6 kΩ @ 25ºC and Rb = 30 kΩ @ 25ºC), is able to ensure accuracy over a wider -25º to 100ºC range.
Body temperature is simulated by different resistor values corresponding to the required temperature; temperature function on multiparametric monitors is tested by using linearity of temperature measurement and alarms (high and low) to ensure the correct temperature sensor (YSI 400 or 700) on the patient simulator is selected.
Using a patient simulator, normal (37°C), low (33°C), high (41°C) and room (25°C) temperatures may be simulated and you can record whether the alarm on the monitor occurs at the set value(s) and whether the alarm(s) is/are at the correct pitch and frequency. (Of course, you should always refer to the instruction manual.)
Planned preventive maintenance is an important aspect during the useful life of a medical electronic device. To ensure safety, procedures are required to cover visual inspection, electrical safety testing (IEC 62353), performance or functional testing and record keeping.
Without fully understanding the function and or operation of a device, any visual inspections, electrical safety tests and functional tests could be incorrect or incomplete. To ensure that the function and operation of the DUT is fully understood before commencing and also prior to any testing, confirm that the manufacturer's recommendations are available, as they often supersede any general inspection guidelines.
Ensure also that the operator of the test system is properly trained on both the test equipment and the DUT to get valid measurements and prevent unnecessary danger during the safety test. Always ensure that the DUT does not pose any danger to the user or people within the vicinity of the safety test. Risk factors include moving parts, open conductors, live components and heat.
Make sure the manufacturer's instructions are followed and that performance levels are checked against original documentation. Ensure high accuracy and repeatability of simulations and measurement readings (some manufacturers might specify full-scale accuracy, which will affect the accuracy of low-value readings or measurements); when determining the correct means of testing a specific medical device, make sure that the chosen test procedures are applicable to the DUT and are clearly documented for future use.
A free guidance booklet on measuring and simulating vital signs is available. It can be downloaded at www.rigelmedical.com/vitalsigns.
John Backes
is Associate Director at Rigel Medical, Bracken Hill, South West Industrial Estate, Peterlee, Co. Durham SR8 2SW, UK
tel. +44 1915 863 511
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I think you are right about the vital signs monitors; it needs to be checked regularly that will help to identify potential complications and calculate changes in vital signs. ***Electronic Medical Record*** All those who are concerned about health must follow the procedures.
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Starting last week, many of the Spokane Redbox kiosks have begun renting videogames in addition to recent movies.
A company release said 90 Spokane kiosks are part of a Redbox test to determine the popularity of the games.
Spokane-area consumers can rent a variety of videogames for the Wii, Playstation 3 and Xbox 360.
Rentals will be $2 a night plus tax. The choices will vary by location. For a better idea of games available in Spokane, visit Redbox.com/games.