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Full detailed profile on Barbara Jean "Bobbie" Spencer Played by Jacklyn Zeman on General Hospital Daytime Soap Opera.
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Current: Operating nurse at General Hospital
Current: Part owner of Kelly's Restaurant
Past: Prostitute (Prior to her 1977 arrival in Port Charles)
Bobbie Spencer came to Port Charles to pursue her nursing career. A former prostitute, she had given up a child to adoption. Scott Baldwin was the first man to attract her, but he was in love with Laura Webber. Bobbie turned to her brother Luke to help break them up, but when the plan failed, Bobbie pretended to be pregnant with Scotty's child. Her ploy didn't work, and Scotty ended up marrying Laura.
Bobbie's next love interest was Roy DiLucca, a mobster and Luke's partner. He died in her arms after being shot in an attempted assassination of a senator.
In order to attract her next love interest, Dr. Noah Drake, Bobbie pretended to be blind. The handsome doctor made it clear that he was not interested in commitment, and Bobbie rushed headlong into an abusive marriage with D.L. Brock. He was murdered, and although Bobbie was accused, her innocence was proven by attorney, Jake Meyer.
Bobbie married Jake, who later cheated with Lucy Coe. Lucy became pregnant but lost the baby. Jake left town, leaving a letter of explanation for Bobbie, but Scotty destroyed it because his own marriage had failed, and he had his eye on Bobbie.
In 1989, Bobbie married Dr. Tony Jones, discovered relatives she didn't know she had, tried to purchase a black-market baby, had to return it, and ultimately ended up with the child. She struck up a postal affair with a convict, who later escaped, and held her and Tony hostage, while trying to rape Bobbie.
The death of BJ, Bobbie and Tony's daughter, resulted in a much-needed heart-transplant for Maxie. Despite the positive outcome, the trauma of losing a child took a toll on their marriage, and Tony threw Bobbie out when she consummated her affair with Damian Smith. After Damian's untimely death, Bobbie and Tony found their way back to each other again, but even with counseling, their marriage continued to be strained.
At that time, a young woman named, Carly Roberts came to Port Charles, and Tony was ripe for the picking. Bobbie had no idea that Carly was the child she had given up for adoption, and that the young woman had a personal score to settle. When Bobbie found Carly and Tony in bed together, she ended the marriage and turned to Stefan Cassadine. It wasn't long before she realized she had made yet another mistake. The biggest shock was finding out that Carly was her daughter.
When Carly gave birth to the child that was supposedly Tony's, Bobbie was greatly relieved to learn that Tony was not the father of her first grandchild. However, a continuing string of bad romances, including a brief fling with Scotty Baldwin and his faked death, made Bobbie older and wiser.
She got over being angry at Luke for having known Carly's secret all along, and had to suffer the fear that she'd lost her daughter again, but in a car accident this time. The near-death experience only strengthened the mother and daughter relationship.
Bobbie's fear that John Durant was Carly's biological father proved true, and although Bobbie tried to keep his identity secret, it soon leaked out. Durant died at the hand of the mob but not before he convinced Carly that he really loved her despite all his underhanded dealings to try to bring down her husband, Sonny.
In 2006, a plague hit Port Charles, and Bobbie was devastated when her previous husband, Tony Jones, was one of the fatalities. They shared a special bond.
Bobbie's been a colorful character. Between having a gay son, a daughter who married not one, but two mobsters, and having lived herself through a string of failed marriages, bad choices and unwise actions, she's created a lot of excitement on GH over the years. These days,she's not on camera often, but is mentioned when she's babysitting Morgan or popping up at the hospital.
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Nathan questions Nina in her hotel room at Metro Court about Avery's disappearance. Nina is upset that her brother suspects her, and Franco says the baby is obviously not here. Nathan asks if he can look around, so Franco says be their guest. Nathan finds no baby, and Nina swears to him that she didn't take the baby. Nathan leaves, and Franco asks Nina if she took the baby. Nina is furious that he thinks she's still crazy and took the baby. Down in the bar, Bobbie confronts Scott about Luke. Scott feels that Luke is getting what he deserves, but Bobbie says her brother doesn't belong there. The two bicker about the past. Bobbie says her brother is sick and needs help. She begs him to send Luke somewhere he can get that help.
At the old Spencer house, Luke is unsure how he is supposed to live with what he's done. Patricia blames herself for covering up the truth and keeping what he did from him. She says she didn't want the police to know the truth, as she feared that he'd be blamed, and she thought it was best to send him and Bobbie to Ruby's. Luke asks why she didn't come with them. Pat feared that he would remember what he did if he was around her, so she thought she was protecting him. He thinks what he's done is unforgivable, but they all tell him that he's been sick. Tracy tells Luke that they will make sure he gets better. Later Lulu, Dante and Valerie arrive. Valerie lashes out at Luke, but Pat tells Valerie that Luke is a good man and these people are her family. They all assure her that Luke is himself again. Dante says Luke could be faking again and he has to answer for his crimes. He cuffs Luke and reads him his rights. Tracy is upset by this, but Luke says it's okay and Dante is right. Meanwhile Pat apologizes to Valerie for lying about her family all this time. Valerie asks Bobbie to watch over her mother so she can make arrangements to take her mom back to Oak Hill. Bobbie, Luke and Pat all have a group hug before Dante prepares to take Luke away. As Dante escorts Luke out, Lucas and Carly arrive. Luke apologizes to them both, and they wish him well and a speedy recovery. Suddenly Valerie realizes something is wrong with her mother, who falls unconscious. Lucas checks on her and says she is gone, that her heart has given out. Valerie cries over her mother and begs her not to leave her. Carly tells her that she's not alone, that they are her family. Bobbie promises her sister that they'll take care of her daughter.
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ROSWELL — Election officials in the Atlanta area are defending their decision to allow singer Usher to bypass long lines and cast his ballot on Election Day, infuriating voters who had to wait.
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As the curtain rises on the revamped Singapore International Festival of Arts this week, the organisers are also offering a sneak peek at next year's line-up, billed as the best of home-grown artists and arts groups.
Among those commissioned by the festival to present new works in Singapore's jubilee year are dance pioneers Goh Lay Kuan and Santha Bhaskar, comedian Kumar and theatre company Wild Rice. All will talk about their works in progress this Saturday and Sunday at 72-13 Mohamed Sultan Road.
Attendance is free for the sneak preview titled Singapore Prepares!, and members of the public are welcome to attend and give feedback to the artists.
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Here's the first in our series of themed weddings. So you can't afford to head off to Hawaii for your wedding but you want a relaxed, beach theme to your big day. Look no further! Zk Magazine is here to help you.
Before we start, let's just get one thing straight – you can't get married on beaches in the UK. You can only get married in permanent structures for the time being. But who needs a beach to feel beachy? Just run with us on this one…
No, you don't need to wear a grass skirt or shorts and a bikini top (unless you want to). What you do want is something relaxed. It's all about looking light, so forget the ruffles (unless they're relaxed ones), forget major structural work and forget the highest of heels. Check out looks by Dessy, Phase Eight or Alfred Angelo.
Again, like your dress, you need a relaxed, loose look. Check out our bridal hairstyles 2010 for pointers, especially relaxed curls. Shell hair clips, massive fabric flowers clips pinned to a loose chignon, and tasteful highlights can all be part of your look.
As tanning is just no good for the skin, why not go for a fake tan at a local salon? And talk to your beautician about the best looks for your manicure (we at Zk kinda like the french manicure for everything!)
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A BBQ of course! For drinks think rosé wine and traditional lemonade. What about flasks of tea for when the sun goes down and the weather gets cold? Or what about a cocktail bars with piña coladas and mai-tais, to build up on the tropical! And don't forget the option of hiring an ice-cream van, for the ultimate dessert.
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CINCINNATI, April 27 /PRNewswire/ — Decades before there was a Dancing with the Stars, there was a network television show that ran for 11 years that was all about dancing with the famous.
Arthur Murray and his wife Kathryn, starred from 1950 to 1961 on The Arthur Murray Party, which featured guests like movie idol Errol Flynn, Merv Griffin, Eva Gabor, singer Connie Francis, comic genius Groucho Marx and first lady of the theater Helen Hayes. Celebrity winners received prizes like a trip to Europe, a sports car, or a giant bottle of Arpege. And while the glitz and glamour of a weekly television show was being featured on camera, Arthur and Kathryn's daughter Jane sat in the wings, a witness to the spectacle, a passenger on the celebrity train that ran for that decade.
Now, daughter Jane Murray Heimlich is reminiscing about those days in her memoir Out of Step (Orange Frazer Press, $24.95). The book is now available wherever books are sold.
"There are some amazing moments on those shows, and I don't think I'm being overly proud by saying that it was the type of show that paved the way for shows like Dancing with the Stars," said Heimlich.
Jane, now an author and respected expert in homeopathy (having written two of the seminal books on the topic), had a second brush with fame when her husband, a little-known chest surgeon named Henry Heimlich, invented a first aid technique that would later be named for him–The Heimlich Maneuver. Having lived in the spotlight of celebrity both as a child and as an adult, Jane has a unique perspective on the celebrity-driven world of today.
"It wasn't always rosy," she added. "My father was a perfectionist, and his demanding nature earned him the nickname "The Monster of Television." Still, I grew up surrounded by amazing talent. I even received a satirical note from Groucho Marx when it became known I was marrying Henry. He lamented that he always felt that he and I would be together one day, and then warned me to make sure that all of Henry's nurses were ugly. How many people can say they've received wedding congratulations of that caliber?"
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Fringe aside, "the scientists you see today are not Mr. Spock. They're human, and that's a real change," Plait says, pointing to TV shows such as The Big Bang Theory. "Even if they are depicted as über-geeks, they are still interesting people you'd probably like."
Jurassic Park in 1993 "made the biggest turn" in Hollywood's interest in science, Emmerich says. The dinosaur-cloning science was part of the film's appeal, a discovery that raised the credibility requirements for entertainment, he says. Close Encounters of the Third Kind and 2001: A Space Odyssey had bumped up science's profile, he says, but reasonable science has been a bottom-line requirement only in the past two decades.
"We really noticed it doing Apollo 13," released in 1995, Howard says. NBC's ER was in its first years, and Howard and others were struck by its readiness to use medical jargon, much of it meaningless to the audience, to add authenticity to the story. That helped persuade Apollo 13's writers to keep the NASA lingo in the film, which "helped make it more authentic," Howard says.
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"Every major film and TV show today has a science consultant," says Kirby, author of the forthcoming Labcoats in Hollywood (MIT Press), who has studied the steady increase in the number of science advisers from the dawn of film to today.
The big change today is the involvement of science advisers from the beginning of a show's production, Kirby says. "In the past, producers would cold-call universities for advice on how to fix an already-written script," he says. "Now you have scientists help maintain a logical consistency to the science, even if it's unreal, throughout."
Says Caltech physicist Sean Carroll, "Scientists certainly like it when films get the equations right, and I think audiences pick up on credible science."
His favorite science movie is last year's comic-book adaptation Iron Man, "because it has a long sequence of experiments and ideas not working out or blowing up in the hero's face," Carroll says. "That's the kind of science I'm familiar with, trial and error, things never quite working out as easy as you hope."
Shows rarely have time to get to the real meat of the scientific process: experiments that prove or disprove theories, Plait says. And scientists too often, in his view, com- plain about little mistakes, missing the broader benefits that a positive depiction of science brings to the profession.
"OK, we see telescopes stuffed into crowded rooms, but that's a trivial thing," he says. "Entertainment is supposed to entertain, but good science can make stories better, throw up roadblocks, make plots more interesting and involving."
One recent example was the link between Watchmen and University of Minnesota physicist James Kakalios, who not only helped cook up a quasi-science explanation for the Dr. Manhattan superhero (a quantum-physics-altering blue man in shorts played by Billy Crudup), but also discussed the psychology of researchers with filmmakers.
The success of March of the Penguins in 2006 has revitalized the nature documentary field as well, a mainstay of science entertainment, says Jean Franc¸ois Camilleri of Disneynature in Paris, which premieres nationwide the nature documentary Earth on April 22, Earth Day. "A lot of the advances in film allow us to shoot films we never could imagine before," Camilleri says, pointing to lightweight cameras and faster computer editing.


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YORK REGION— Two Durham people are among those facing charges after a York Regional Police investigation called Project Windows wrapped up this week.
A Brampton man is accused of being one of the organizers of a gang of fraudsters and thieves who have been brazenly stealing cars from dealerships for several months and shipping them overseas.
Of the 124 cars stolen in Project Windows, including BMWs, Mercedes, Acuras, Hondas and Range Rovers, police were able to recover 89, worth an estimated $3.2 million.
According to York Regional Police, the accused leased luxury cars in York Region with fake names and documents, drove the cars south to the United States, put them in containers, shipped them to Nigeria and Ghana and sold them at retail prices.
One of the alleged lynchpins of the crime, a 47-year-old woman from Markham, acted as a facilitator with "meticulous forgeries" of a number of documents including T4 slips, Social Insurance cards and letters of employment, police said in Aurora Wednesday.
Perhaps, the greatest luxury afforded to those involved was the time they had between getting the car from the dealership and the point when the financial institution usually became suspicious, they said.
"As far as anyone knew, the cars weren't stolen, (lending institutions) became suspicious when (thieves) would miss payments. That could have taken months," said York Insp. Lou Malbeuf, who helped spearhead the investigation.
The money involved was another draw.
"Remember, when these cars were sold it was at 100-per-cent profit. They got the cars for free," he added.
After criminals paid $5,000 for the cost of shipping and paying those involved in getting the car, they could sell it again in Africa at North American retail prices, Malbeuf added.
But it wasn't just the scheme that was sophisticated, it was also their response to the detection by border officials, who started confiscating the cars on the guidance of the York police's auto cargo theft unit, investigators said.
"It was amazing how they adapted. We put a road block in front of them and they'd find a way to get around it," York Const. Gregg Bailey said.
Some of the quick thinking displayed by the thieves included adapting their points of shipment, changing their ports several times from Halifax to New Jersey, Baltimore, Detroit and eventually back to Halifax.
The gang was also non-traditional in its makeup involving both Africans and Asians.
"They diversify themselves and everyone has their own specialty," Malbeuf said.
One of the reasons police think the acts were carried out by an organized group is because of evidence of internal hierarchy, including organizers at the top of the food chain and facilitators who were more hands-on, including in the recruitment of their underlings.
They consisted of both counterfeiters and the "straw buyers" who would visit automobile dealerships in Markham, Richmond Hill, Vaughan and Newmarket, to submit documents, fill out forms and obtain the vehicles.
Perhaps one of their downfalls, though, involved a failure to understand why so many vehicles were being stopped before reaching their destinations.
"They never thought it was police that were responsible, they figured it was the bailiff or the border guards," said Malbeuf, adding the investigation is still ongoing.
As for those charged, Malbeuf said he expects some serious jail time because when more than three people work together in an organized group, it always attracts higher sentences.
As part of the investigation, police, including Det.-Sgt. Rhonda Corsi, worked with a number of organizations, including Toronto police's organized crime unit, Homeland Security in the U.S., border services in Canada, along with Peel and Durham police and technology firms such as Lojack Stolen Recovery System.
Brampton/Vaughan resident Adewale Sunday Adedeji, 48, is one of five people accused of being a director of the ring. He faces 48 charges, including directing a criminal organization, trafficking in stolen property, identity theft, making a false statement for a passport, and 20 counts each of theft and fraud over $5,000. Also accused of being directors, and facing similar charges, are Sivakumaren Vicki Nagarajah, 49, of Markham, Louis Ehinon Okosun, 38, of Oakville, Man Mohan Sharma, 57, of Markham, and Bancroft Anthony Byfield, 54, of Whitby.
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JAKE GYLLENHAAL and rapper-turned-actor 50 CENT were NOT pulling punches on the set of their new boxing flick "Southpaw" when "Fitty" – once a real-life street fighter/drug dealer – started jeering nastily at Jake's boxing moves, then climbed into the ring to give him some "friendly" pointers and…POW-BAM-SMASH!...the dueling duo abruptly started boxing for REAL!
Said My SpyWitness: "50 Cent – who hangs out in boxer FLOYD MAYWEATHER JR.'s entourage – plays a boxing promoter in the film, and at one point he started offering Jake some 'friendly' off-screen advice on how to play a professional boxer.
"But things got heated as he kept taunting him about his lack of 'heart' and inferior boxing skills. So 50 Cent got into the ring, and suddenly started slamming his co-star with powerful left-right combinations. Jake suddenly went down, but jumped right back up and started flailing back at 50! The blows got harder and harder, and that's when the director suddenly leaped into the ring and forcibly separated the anger-driven actors!"
No one was declared the winner – but Fitty was flat-out warned: Stay OUT of the ring and do NOT slug the star of our film…EVER!
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Petroleum Refining:
Industry's Outlook Depends on Market Changes and Key Environmental Regulations
GAO-14-249: Published: Mar 14, 2014. Publicly Released: Apr 14, 2014.
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What GAO Found
Stakeholders GAO contacted and information reviewed by GAO identified the following three major changes that have recently affected the domestic petroleum refining industry:
Increased production. U.S. and Canadian crude oil production have increased, leading to lower costs of crude oil for some refiners. After generally declining for decades, monthly U.S. crude oil production increased over 55 percent compared with average production in 2008.
Declining consumption. Domestic consumption of petroleum products declined by 11 percent from 2005 through 2012, resulting in a smaller domestic market for refiners.
Key regulations. Two key regulations—the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) and Department of Transportation's (DOT) coordinated fuel economy and greenhouse gas (GHG) vehicle emission standards, as well as EPA's Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS)—have contributed to declining petroleum-based fuel consumption. For some refiners, compliance with the RFS increased costs in the first half of 2013, though costs have since declined to some degree from their peak. According to some stakeholders GAO contacted, this was primarily due to RFS requirements exceeding the capability of the transportation fuel infrastructure to distribute and the fleet of vehicles to use renewable fuels. Moreover, EPA has missed the statutory deadline to issue regulations establishing annual RFS blending standards since 2009. EPA has not systematically identified the underlying causes of these delays or changed its approach in order to avoid them. A late RFS contributes to industry uncertainty, which can increase costs because industry cannot plan and budget effectively, according to some stakeholders.
Stakeholders GAO contacted and information reviewed generally suggested that the U.S. refining industry's outlook depends on the following factors:
Domestic consumption. Future consumption of petroleum products is uncertain, with projections ranging from stable to slightly increasing through 2020 but not returning to consumption levels of the past. Forecasts GAO reviewed suggest higher future refinery production in scenarios with higher domestic consumption.
Costs of key regulations . The extent to which requirements in the key regulations increase costs for refiners will affect the industry's outlook. For example, future costs to comply with RFS may depend on the annual renewable fuel volumes EPA sets and whether EPA issues annual RFS standards on time. In general, increasing costs may be absorbed by refiners (i.e., by reducing their profits), be passed on to consumers through higher prices, or both.
Foreign markets. The U.S. refining industry has increasingly relied on foreign markets. Exports grew from 7 percent of production in 2007 to 17 percent in 2012. The extent to which domestic refiners export their products will depend on the competitiveness of U.S. refiners. Factors that may affect competitiveness include domestic environmental regulations, levels of U.S. and Canadian crude oil production, and the balance between global refining capacity and demand for petroleum products.
Why GAO Did This Study
The U.S. petroleum refining industry—the largest refining industry in the world—experienced a period of high product prices and industry profits from the early 2000s through about 2007. Since the recession of 2007 to 2009, the industry has been in transition.
Federal and state agencies regulate petroleum refining and the use of petroleum products to protect human health and the environment, as well as for other purposes. EPA, DOT, and California recently proposed or strengthened five key regulations, including EPA and DOT's coordinated fuel economy and GHG vehicle emission standards, and EPA's RFS, which has required that refiners and others ensure transportation fuels include increasing amounts of renewable fuels such as ethanol produced from corn.
GAO was asked to provide information on the domestic petroleum refining industry. This report examines: (1) major changes that have recently affected the industry and (2) the future of the industry. GAO reviewed information including studies by agencies and consultants and company financial filings; interviewed stakeholders, including agency officials and representatives of refiners and environmental organizations; and reviewed forecasts by the Energy Information Administration and others.
What GAO Recommends
GAO recommends that EPA identify the underlying causes of delays in issuing RFS standards and implement a plan to issue RFS standards on time. EPA generally agreed with GAO's findings and recommendations.
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Recommendations for Executive Action
Status: Open
Comments: When we confirm what actions the agency has taken in response to this recommendation, we will provide updated information.
Recommendation: To improve EPA's ability to meet the annual statutory deadline for issuing annual RFS standards, the Administrator of the EPA should assess past experience to identify the underlying causes of delays in issuing annual RFS standards.
Agency Affected: Environmental Protection Agency
Status: Open
Comments: When we confirm what actions the agency has taken in response to this recommendation, we will provide updated information.
Recommendation: To improve EPA's ability to meet the annual statutory deadline for issuing annual RFS standards, the Administrator of the EPA should develop and implement a plan to address the causes of delays and help ensure RFS annual standards are issued on time.
Agency Affected: Environmental Protection Agency
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Love Packages is a ministry that receives donated Christian materials to send to nations throughout the world that cannot afford them or cannot obtain them. In Butler, IL 20 foot ocean-going containers are fully packed and sent by truck and then barge to such places as India, South Africa, Liberia, the Caribbean, and Central and South America.
Bibles, Sunday School materials, Bible Reference books, Christian books, Christian magazines and Tracts, Christian CD's and DVD's are all packed by catagory and sent to 3rd world countries. Bibles in any condition, Protestant or Catholic are the most requested resource. For this reason we are especially asking for donations of Bibles.
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Smoke on the Mountain Gospel Musical at Conklin's Barn II Dinner Theatre (Sun. May 24, 2015 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm)
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Conklin's Barn II Theatre is pleased to announce the return of the hilarious and warm-hearted gospel musical "Smoke on the Mountain."
"Smoke" was conceived by Alan Bailey with a book by Constance Ray and musical arrangements by Mike Craver and Mark Hardwick. It's Saturday night in Mount Pleasant, North Carolina and the Reverend Oglethorpe has invited the Sanders family to provide an uplifting evening of "singin' and witnessin'." More than two-dozen gospel songs, and hilarious stories from the Sanders family members provide a richly entertaining evening that is evocative of another era.
"Smoke on the Mountain" will open April 23 and play through June 7 on Thursdays, Friday, and Saturday evenings and Sunday brunch. There is also a buffet option for the evening performances.
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Awana clubs teach the gospel of Christ to children from preschool through high school. Throughout the program, children are rewarded for memorizing Bible verses and completing character building activities. Younger children learn through games, crafts and puppets -- wonderful learning tools for this age. As they grow, children are introduced to small group interaction, community outreach, apologetics and life application of the gospel.
Dixon Bethel Church's Awana sessions are run by volunteers with a passion for sharing their faith with children.
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We have the Little Colorado play stands as well and we use it with the canopy. I just have it as their main/only play area downstairs and put all their toys in/under it. I think if you are having space issues you could use the playstands separately and just forgo the canopy...but that really is the best part
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I definitely think there is more to the story then simply a hockey trade.
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Evidence Of Unfinished Tomb Found In Egypt
Egyptian archaeologists, who have been excavating an ancient secret tunnel for the past 3 years, believe it was meant to connect a 3,300-year-old pharaoh's tomb with a secret burial site, the antiquities department announced Wednesday.
The Egyptian team, led by antiquities chief Zahi Hawass, had been searching for the tunnel for more than two decades, Faruq Hosni said in a statement.
The 570-foot long tunnel in Pharaoh Seti I's tomb in southern Egypt's Valley of the Kings has taken Egyptian archaeologists 3 years to excavate. The tunnel was first discovered in 1960, but had not been completely cleared until recently. The team found ancient figurines, shards of pottery and instructions left by the architect for the workmen.
An inscription on a decorative false door in the passage read: "Move the door jamb up and make the passage wider." It was written in hieratic, a basic cursive version of hieroglyphics. Elsewhere in the tunnel were preliminary sketches of planned decorations, Hawass said.
"It appears that Seti I was trying to construct a secret tomb inside a tomb," Hawass told AFP.
Pharaoh Seti I (1314-1304 BC) was one of Egypt's greatest rulers and a fearsome military commander from the 19th dynasty. His tomb is the largest ever discovered in the Valley of the Kings, but archaeologists have yet to discover all of its mysteries.
Hawass hypothesized that the tunnel and the secret tomb remained unfinished due to the pharaoh's death
Image Caption: Dr. Hawass in one of the railcars used to transport rubble from the tunnel excavation (Photo: Yonathan Kellerman)
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TIRUCHI: Hundreds of members of Forum for Physiotherapists observed a fast in Tiruchi to draw the attention of the Government to their demands that included creating the post of Physiotherapist at the level of Primary Health Centre.
Opposing the functioning of several private colleges of physiotherapy without the recognition of the Dr. M.G.R. Medical University, the forum members urged the Government to fill nearly 5,000 vacancies, appointing those who had passed out from the Government physiotherapy colleges. Several Government hospitals were functioning with scant strength of physiotherapists, they said.
According to S. Mohan, district unit secretary of the forum, the certificate and diploma programmes conducted by unrecognised institutions ran counter to the interests of the students undergoing the 4.5 years-long programme in the Government Physiotherapy Colleges. Though physiotherapists have to be treated on a par with doctors, private hospitals paid a pittance taking advantage of the absence of exclusive State Council for physiotherapists
The State president of the Forum for Physiotherapists V. Krishnakumar, and Secretary S. Suresh spoke.


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Learn how to become a certified make-up artist. Research the job description and the education and licensing requirements, and find out how to start a career in cosmetology.
Do I Want to Be a Make-Up Artist?
Make-up artists can be found in the entertainment industry, beauty salons and many other areas that require professionals with advanced cosmetic skills. These professionals spend many hours standing to perform their duties. Tact and empathy may be needed when dealing with clients who might have unrealistic expectations of make-up's potential results.
Job Requirements
While there is no professional certification available for this career, state licensing is required for all cosmetologists. Individuals generally must complete approved training programs and pass exams to gain licensure. The following table contains the main requirements for make-up artists:
|Common Requirements
|Degree Level
|Educational requirements for make-up artists vary; certification and associate's degree programs are both available*
|Degree Field
|Cosmetology or a related field*
|State licensure is required for all cosmetologists*
|Experience requirements vary by job; several years of experience in the field may be preferred or required**
|Key Skills
|Make-up artists must be highly creative; additionally, customer service, listening and time-management skills are important*
|Technical Skills
|Expertise with various beauty techniques, such as make-up, skincare and hairstyling, and tools of the trade may be required*
|Additional Requirements
|Physical stamina is helpful since make-up artists often spend long periods of time working on their feet; they may also work irregular hours*
Sources: *U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, **CareerBuilder.com job postings in September 2012
Step 1: Complete Necessary Formal Training
Formal cosmetology education is typically required for state licensure, and several training options are available to aspiring make-up artists. Some technical schools and community colleges offer certificate programs specifically focused on make-up artistry. A high school diploma or a GED is often required for admission into one of these programs. Coursework may include bridal make-up, character creation and make-up techniques for the fashion industry.
Students may also choose to earn an associate's degree in cosmetology, which covers a more broad selection of beauty topics. These programs allow students to build a solid foundation in the theoretical concepts of cosmetology; students also gain valuable practical experience by putting their knowledge to use in real-world settings. Associate's degree programs in cosmetology typically offer training in make-up artistry, as well as a variety of related topics, such as hairstyling, hair coloring and skincare.
Step 2: Become Licensed
All cosmetologists are required to possess licensure. State licensing requirements vary, but often include graduating from an approved cosmetology program and passing a skills-assessment examination. Aspiring make-up artists should consult their state's specific licensure requirements when planning their careers.
Step 3: Gain On-The-Job Experience
Many employers require some level of experience in make-up artistry for employment. Some educational programs may offer internship opportunities working in local salons or spas. Aspiring make-up artists may also seek work as assistants or behind a make-up counter in a department store, assisting customers with their selections.
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- Keep a neat and clean workspace. For make-up artists working in spas or salons, keeping a tidy workspace is essential. A sanitary workstation not only helps avoid any health risks, but also makes clients feel comfortable and more likely to return or recommend services to others.
- Stay aware of current trends in the field. It is important for make-up artists to stay informed of new advances and trends in the market to provide the best services to clients. They may do so by reading industry publications or joining professional groups.
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ated occupational diseases found in SEM. These links are imported solely from the "Diseases" field in the Haz-Map database (see Chapter 2).
For context on how SEM is used, DOL provided the committee with an overview of the EEOICP claims process (see Figure 3-1). Each pathway shows that information in the database is not the final determinant of either an exposure pathway (Figure 3-1a) or a toxic substance—disease link (Figure 3-1b). For example, a claims examiner uses the claimant's employment history to verify that the claimant was potentially exposed to a toxic substance based on location, job category, or process (Figure 3-1a). Based on a claimant's employment history and medical information, a claims examiner can also check to see whether a causal link between the claimant's disease and any toxic substance exists in SEM (Figure 3-1b). DOL appears to use "Exposure Pathway" to indicate the presence or absence of a substance at a DOE site. If a causal link is found in the database, the claims examiner can recommend that the claim be accepted if a well-rationalized link between the claimant's diagnosis and occupational exposure to a toxic substance is supplied by the treating physician and an exposure pathway is evident (Figure 3-1). If a link between a claimant's disease and exposure to a toxic substance is not given in the database, the claimant may provide additional supporting information and statements from the treating physician regarding the etiology of his or her disease. The claims examiner may further refer the claim to a toxicologist, a district medical consultant, or an industrial hygienist for further evaluation before a decision is made to accept or deny the claim (DOL, 2012e).
SEM is periodically updated. As the introductory website states:
The exposure and diagnosed illness information provided on this website is not complete. Toxic substance use at each facility is continuously evaluated and new substances are added as their presence is discovered. DOL places SEM data on the Internet in an ongoing effort to obtain and organize exposure and disease information for all covered Part E facilities. The website was developed to support DOL Part E claims adjudication. The information presented is not an attempt to provide a complete history of any DOE or RECA facility. (http://www.sem.dol.gov; accessed January 24, 2013)
DOL states that "SEM represents the most current, accurate, and comprehensive information regarding toxic substances and their known health effects, and is updated regularly" (DOL, 2008). The current version of the database used by claims examiners and the version available to the public on the Internet contain the same information, although initially there were differences in the available information due to DOE security concerns. DOL asserts that the security concerns have been resolved and that there are no longer differences between the content of the public and the internal SEM databases (Anders, 2012a).


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How much | How to pay | What is included |Income tax deductibility | Tuition fees | Health insurance | Refund Policy | Potential Funding
All amounts indicated on this page are in Canadian dollars.
How much are the fees?
The fees for 2016 are being reviewed and will be increased due to fluctuations in currency, accomodations and transportation costs. The new fee breakdown will be available soon. Please note that the deposit will remain the same.
- Amount varies: tuition fees. See below.
- $12,050 CFSIA non-tuition program fee, payable as follows:
- $1,000 CFSIA deposit. Due at time of application to the CFSIA program. Refundable subject to certain conditions.
- $7,000 CFSIA 1st installment. Due September 15.
- $4,050 CFSIA 2nd installment. Due November 15. ***Note: the program's fees are based on the previous year's costs. The third installment may change slightly. If there is a change, it will be announced.
How do I pay my fees?
You may pay your fees in the following ways:
- $12,050 CFSIA fees (subject to increase):
$1,000 initial deposit: see instructions on the application page.
$7,000 + $4,050: payments will be accepted by Student Accounts.
For futher information on procedures for payment of fees visit the Student Accounts website.
On-line banking
Pay to McGill University using your student ID as the account number.
Once you have done this, email student [dot] accounts [at] mcgill [dot] ca (Student Accounts) to notify the financial office that the payment has been made with the subject of the email being Africa Field Studies Semester
- Tuition - See below.
What's included in the CFSIA program fee ($12,050 ***Subject to increase***)?
- return airfare from Montreal to Kenya (participants are responsible for transportation to and from Montreal)
- accommodation
- meals
- ground transportation
- park fees
- game drives, archaeological site visits, visits to local villages
- African lecturers
- gratuities for Africa staff
Not included:
- transportation to and from Montreal (participants are responsible for this)
- McGill tuition (see below)
- McGill application fees
- immunizations
- antimalarial drugs
- airport fees and taxes
- visas
- spending money
- health or travel insurance
Are the fees tax deductible?
The CFSIA program fees cover expenses related to living, travel, and field activities in Africa. Based on the anticipated expenses of the program, some fees will be tax-deductible and some will not. This process is evaluated on a yearly basis. Once it has been done, the tax and non-tax deductible amounts will show on your Minerva statement.
For further information on how to obtain your tax receipts, go to the Student Accounts website.
Tuition fees
Students must register for their courses and pay before leaving for Africa. For more information about paying student fees, please visit the Student Accounts website. Students may give "guest access" to someone such as a parent to view their student account (tuition) via the internet.
Student Accounts provides the schedule of fees.
Health insurance for international students
McGill has a compulsory group sickness and accident plan for all international students. This fee is automatically charged to international students. To request the extended health insurance while participating in the Africa program contact International Student Services .
Refund policy
Withdrawal by the student
- $1000 (deposit):
- Is fully refundable up to the time of the first installment; it is non refundable thereafter.
- $7000***subject to increase*** (1st instalment- 15th September):
- Is fully refundable for any reason until we purchase airline tickets. After we purchase airline tickets, you will be refunded $7000 less the value of the airfare. To take advantage of seat sales, ticket purchase may be as early as September 15th. The value of the ticket is non-refundable, therefore we strongly recommend that you purchase cancellation insurance in the event the CFSIA is cancelled or you are unable to travel.
- $4050***subject to increase*** (2nd instalment- 15th November):
- Because there are fixed costs associated with the program that must be paid regardless of the number of students participating, only 50% of the two installments, less the value of the airfare, can be refunded for withdrawal after Nov 1st. If a student can be recruited from the waiting list, a larger refund may be possible, but neither McGill nor the CFSIA can offer any assurance that late recruitment will be possible.
Cancellation or termination by the University
The African Field Study Semester is subject to security reviews right up to the time of departure. If the CFSIA program is cancelled by the University for security or any other reason, there will be costs associated with this cancellation. Certain pre-paid, fixed costs cannot be reimbursed/refunded. Applicants must be aware that security is a top priority for McGill and the CFSIA program. If there are any doubts about meeting the security standards, the CFSIA program will be cancelled at the University's discretion.
Cancellation of the CFSIA program BEFORE departure: 80% of the two installments will be refunded less the value of the airfare.
Termination of the CFSIA program AFTER departure: This would only occur under exceptional circumstances. Based on the emergency response strategy, a decision about possible refunds would be undertaken only after the safe return of all participants and the assessment of the related expenses.
Potential Funding
- McGill International Experience Award
The McGill International Experience Award, supported by Joseph Schull (BA '82, MA '85) and Anna Yang( BCL , LLB '88) to help students gain first hand international experience related to their fields of study. The award is meant to provide partial funding to assist students with travel and other expenses related to their international experience.
Award amount: $1500.00. Award availability to be posted.
Send the following documents to heather [dot] yeoman [at] mcgill [dot] ca
- Letter of intent
- Unofficial transcript
Deadline to apply: Friday December 5th, noon (no exceptions will be made!)
At the end of your field study semester you will be asked to provide the following:
- A picture
- A short report about your experience or a specific event that happened during your field semester
- A thank you note to the donors.
- Mobility Award
Quebec residents, Canadian and International students participating in an official exchange, field-study semester, study-on-own, research or internship program may be entitled to a bursary for international studies.
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EPA analyses show that over the past 20 years, national 1-hr average O3 concentrations have decreased by about 18%; most major metropolitan areas showed downward tends, and the Northeast and West showed the greatest improvements. In contrast, the South and North-central regions of the country and many national parks show increased O3 concentrations over the past 10 years. However, numerous uncertainties are associated with those O3 trend estimates. The formation and accumulation of O3 are strongly affected by prevailing meteorological conditions. Therefore, O3 trends, driven by emission-control policies, can be easily masked by year-to-year meteorological variability, and trend analyses can reach very different conclusions based on the methods used to factor out meteorological influences. O3 trends have been routinely examined using the second highest daily maximum 1-hr average concentration in a given year, because that value is used to establish compliance with the 1-hr O3 NAAQS; however, that value tends to fluctuate with a larger amplitude than a more robust statistic, such as the 95th percentile. As a result, subtle trends can be masked by the fluctuations of the extreme values.
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