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TO: John P. Fanning, ASPE
Terrence J. Tychan, OS
FROM: Acting Deputy Assistant Secretary for Minority Health
SUBJECT: Comments on Draft OMB Circular A-110
Thank you for providing the opportunity to comment on the draft OMB Circular for "Uniform Administrative Requirements for Grants and Agreements with Institutions of Higher Education, Hospitals, and Other Non-Profit Organizations." Office of Minority Health's (OMH) comments center on applicability of the Circular; legislative intent; maintenance of confidentiality and privacy; research participation, definition of "data," "publication" and "policy;" and costs of providing the information.
Although the OMH does not fund research grants, it does have several grant programs for which client data are collected to enable the provision of services. OMH's grantees do not now provide data to OMH except in summaries for progress reports and renewal applications. It is not clear whether the draft OMB Circular applies to OMH's grants programs since there is a conflict between the third sentence under Supplementary Information which states that Federal awarding agencies are required to ensure that all data produced under an award will be made available to the public, and the actual clause in the proposed notice which states that Federal awarding agencies shall respond to an FOIA request for "data relating to published research findings produced under an award that were used by the Federal Government in developing policy."
OMH is concerned that the draft Circular A-110 is contrary to the legislative intent behind the FOIA. FOIA was not intended to be a method of unrestricted data acquisition and is an inappropriate media to share research data. Requesters may seek an unrestricted range of sensitive data on the basis that it is requisite to understand the Government's underlying rational for a policy or rule. For example, the proposed rule change could make available patient information obtained in a clinical trial, video taped data, and early research observations jotted down in an investigator's notebook. The proposed revision of Circular A-110 may have a chilling effect on creativity, intellectual property rights (patent law), and public-private partnerships and create a disincentive to report and publish research findings.
A controversial issue with the draft revision is confidentiality and privacy as well as the volunteer participation of human subjects in research studies. Although personal identifiers may be removed from data sets in a clinical trial, the identity of participants may be ascertained using demographic data such as race/ethnicity that may set the stage for harassment and discrimination.
In addition, many subjects take the word "confidential" literally. The new revision would
require the Informed Consent and the principal investigator to inform the subjects of the possibility that the data will be released if requested and approved. This is similar to the issues surrounding access to results of genetic testing. Many states have enacted privacy and confidentiality codes regarding to whom and/or under what circumstances an individual's genetic testing results can be released. In the case with the new revision, the subjects may be told and assume that the release of the data records will be exempt from the FOIA due to the invasion of personal privacy; however, that will not be determined until after the agency has obtained the data. This, in the near future, may interfere with recruiting an adequate sample size to implement and complete a study.
OMH endorses the explicit mention of FOIA exemption 6 in the "Supplementary Information." Given the policy to encourage the involvement of racial and ethnic minorities in HHS funded research, it is critical to the OMH that the HHS be required to shield "personnel and medical files and similar files the disclosure of which would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of personal privacy." It is not clear from the draft revision whether medical information on the fitness and suitability of the participants in clinical trials funded by NIH is exempted.
According to the proposed revision of Circular A-110, Congressional proponents have stated that the amended Circular shall apply to all Federally funded research, regardless of "whether the award recipient is also using non-Federal funds." OMH recommends that the Office of General Counsel be consulted regarding the legal ramifications of this statement, particularly with regards to confidentiality agreements made by researchers with their non-Federal funding organization.
OMH endorses the data definition approach used by the OMB, i.e., to define research data as that pertaining to "published research findings produced under an award that were used by the Federal Government in developing policy or rules." This approach could provide the protections sufficient to deter undue/untimely intrusion into research or harassment of researchers. This is important since the "person" requesting research data includes corporations.
The revision does not state whether the specifics of the variables and methodology to define and accurately analyze the data are to be included in a response to a FOIA request for grant data. It appears that a requester would need such information to accurately use the data, primarily if the requester is using the data to oppose a policy or regulation or is using the information in a competitive market affecting a large pool of individuals, i.e., insurers.
It is not clear what constitutes a "publication" or a "policy." These two terms are vague/ambiguous and lend themselves to overly broad interpretations. For example, if clinical trials are conducted and it is determined that the therapeutic intervention is a great success and should be universally utilized, it is unclear whether this proclamation constitutes a policy or a publication. In addition, it is not clear whether FOIA applies when only part of the data are released.
There needs to be a more precise understanding of what it means for data to be "used by the Government in developing policy or rules." One use may be very explicit, such as specific data cited in proposing a policy while in another case, there might be a body of literature that was
cited. It is unclear whether the entire of body of literature is available to the public or whether only the specific data that were "used by the Government" would be covered by the FOIA. This issue must be explicitly resolved because requesters of information under the amended FOIA may successfully argue that the entire body of literature (including unpublished results) constitutes "underlying data" or that all of the literature is necessary to understand the reasoning for the Government's policy.
It is not clear what is meant by the "The Federal Government has the right to (1) obtain, reproduce, publish or otherwise use the data first produced under an award; and (2) authorize others to receive, reproduce, publish, or otherwise use such data for Federal purposes." Does the Federal Government then own such data, to the total exclusion of the investigators performing the conceptualization, planning and implementation of the investigation? It is unclear who the "others" may be, apart from the Federal Government. What does "Federal purposes" mean?
Although the draft Notice itself makes clear that data has to first be published before it is FOIA discoverable, the supplemental information section has sentences that do not clearly state this stipulation. They could/should accordingly be qualified. Please note that the three year time limit on the retention of data by grantees may not allow researchers to complete the analysis or publication that has been started.
Circular A-110 presents agencies and grantees with potentially large bureaucratic and administrative burdens that may not be compensable. Data gathered in response to a FOIA request, but not obtained solely in response to a FOIA request, also imposes a financial burden on the recipient and applicable subrecipients. Presumably, such production costs are covered under the "fees that the agency may assess under the FOIA (5 U.S.C. 552(a)(4)(A))." However, direct production costs do not include a myriad of costs such as the compromised efficiency of an office that has been burdened with numerous FOIA requests. Circular A-110 has not adequately considered the administrative costs/burdens placed on grantees and Federal agencies. OMH recommends that Agency Officials be allowed to determine guidelines and appropriate charges.
If you have any questions regarding these comments, please call Olivia Carter-Pokras, Ph.D. at (301) 443-9923.
Nathan Stinson, Jr., PhD, MD, MPH
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Posted by me on 12/28/2007
This is a good date place..on the pricey side though with entrees 25+. service was great and courteous as well as the locaetion and atmosphere.. They should improve on the food (a lot) / table presentation. Over all a fine place..if you order the right things!!!
Posted by Mona on 12/10/2007
I came to this restaurant once before in 2006. I really enjoyed my meal. Not this time around. Dirty plate, warm draft beer, uncooked pasta, pasta sauce was more like a broth...not the best meal and atmosphere. After pointing these out to the staff they were courteous enough to make our meal better by offering dessert on the house. And i will say this, very nice waiter and he made a delicious cappucino. So, service was up to par but not so much the food and especially at the price you have to pay.
Posted by ange on 06/28/2007
We (husband and I) booked to go on a Monday evening, we needn't have since the place was practically empty. We were going for the price fix menu to save a few $ and weren't disappointed. An excellent choice for only $30 and all of the food was spot on. Service was very friendly and attentive, as someone previously mentioned you will meet a lot of staff as there seems to be one person for each little job! Even the guy that swept the crumbs off our table was new to us! Speaking of crumbs, the bread basket was excellent. A nice choice. The portions seemed to be huge and I couldn't finish my main course although this meant I got to leave with the cutest of doggy bags. It's refreshing to be asked by the waiter if everything was ok when he saw how much I left and also offering a doggy bag. Also the fact that when we ordered a dessert to share, he went to great lengths to point out that as we were eating from the price fix menu we could have one each.
Posted by Alewishus on 04/23/2007
Best word to describe Cibo is solid - not trendy, fancy, hot today and cold tomorrow. Ambiance is comfortable, unpretentious and pleasant. Staff are friendly and attentive but not intrusive. Food is very well done, and consistently so in my experience. Nice wine list with several price points from basic to splurge. The prix fixe has got to be one of the best deal in Manhattan.
Posted by Anonymous on 03/03/2007
These are probably just personal nit pick things but for the sake of those of you who would like to consider... here goes. Looks very nice and cozy from the outside, but when we walked in we were slightly dissapointed. First being "carpet" ick, I just cant stand it, especially in restaurants.. Also their chairs! looked like my grannies. Then although the table settings are pretty, there is just too much stuff on them, lamps, flowers, huge plates, with huge napkins in huge napkin rings, just not my scene, imo they could lose the large flower displays, ir at least something a bit more simple. Service: I am not joking, besides our waiter, we were visited by 6 different people, and eventually started asking "where did he come from?" Food: $29 prix is excellent value and my husband's meal was outstanding, however, I made the wrong choices, I chose a squash soup with pear (dont know why, I never choose soup) I chose the scallops for main, there were four of them, and way WAY overdone, but they did come over a delicious parsnip puree. My husband had a nice salad with little bits of good cheese and delicious balsamic tomatoes, and an amazing and large portioned pork chop perfectly carmelized. Dessert: My husband had a lovely apple/? cobbler with ice cream and I had an almost, almost perfect Almond Creme Brulee, but almost is not good enough for a creme brulee, it was just a whisper eggy tasting. I would think it is a nice place for lunch, but for a nice dinner out with a special person, hmmmmm, not for me again.
Posted by broadwaygal on 12/05/2006
We were 3 couples for an early Saturday evening dinner and found the food very good and service attentive. The restaurant was pretty and the staff went out of their way to make us feel comfortable. They set up our table in a little nook of the restaurant which afforded plenty of privacy and let us linger without rushing our courses. Their dinner special at $29.99 for 3 courses a good buy. They add 20% gratuity to bill for more than 5 people but service warranted the fee.
Posted by Anonymous on 09/02/2006
I love going to Cibo for Brunch. The prix fixe is a great value. The restaurant is spacious and comfortable. Servers are attentive but not overbearing. From the mini muffins and banana bread to the entrees, the food is quite good. I can't recommend this restaurant more highly for brunch.


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SASD Students Featured in MOVband VideoA handful of SASD students are the stars of an online advertisement for MOVband, a wristwatch-style pedometer designed to get kids moving. The video was filmed right here in Sheboygan including shots at Farnsworth Middle School. Josh Roenitz, producer of the video and one of the founders of MOVband, worked with a former North High classmate, Charles Renzelmann, who was the Assistant Principal at Farnsworth Middle School to coordinate production of the film. The film crew transformed parts of the city and Farnsworth Middle School into a production studio. All of the children in the film are current SASD students.
The ad follows an average American kid who misses the bus and is suddenly empowered to traverse his hometown on foot (think "Ferris Bueller's Day Off"). Although he arrives late for a pop quiz, he is ultimately "rewarded" for clocking the required 10,000 steps with recognition of his achievement from his teacher and friends.
Recently, the MOVband video entitled "MOVband - Overcoming Childhood Obesity" was accepted as part of the TED Global Conference's annual Ads Worth Spreading contest, along with well-know companies like Nike and Target. Ads Worth Spreading is TED's initiative to recognize and reward innovation, ingenuity and intelligence in advertising. Childhood obesity has become an epidemic in America and MOVband aims to get kids moving.
MOVband is currently working with Charles Renzelmann, Principal at Wilson Elementary to bring the MOVband Challenge to Wilson in the spring.
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Margery L. Friskney, age 85, of Albion, passed away at 4:40 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2013, at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne.
Born on Aug. 28, 1927, in Allen County, she was the daughter of Dee M. and Elizabeth (Cook ) Eubank.
She lived in Allen County until age three, moving to Noble County.
On Sept. 14, 1947, she married Willis J. Friskney at the Sherman Street Church of God, Fort Wayne.
FORT WAYNE — Two of Columbia City's own will appear in the Fort Wayne Civic Theater's production of "The Drowsy Chaperone."
Opening this weekend, the musical plays out the imagination of a Broadway theater fanatic. The man in chair, as the lead role is called, allows his fantasies to take over as his dreams come to life and play out in his apartment.
Saturday's performance is at 8 p.m. with a Sunday matinee at 2 p.m. Ticket prices range from $18 to $26. The show will run through March 17.
COLUMBIA CITY — Recent facility improvements at the Whitley County Jail are now complete.
Showers at the jail were recently sealed with an epoxy to prevent leaks. The water had begun to be a problem at the facility.
"It has prevented the leaks from going down under the hallway floors or down to the basement," said Whitley County Sheriff Mark Hodges. "When water leaks it has to go somewhere. We had water going into the basement from the showers."
Throughout the years the showers had been routinely painted. Eventually, though, the paint was not sealing the cracks in the floor.
COLUMBIA CITY — Meeting the potential of every student.
That is the goal of Coesse Elementary School. Coesse Principal Laura McDermott gave a presentation at the last meeting of the Whitley County Consolidated School board on progress toward that goal.
COLUMBIA CITY — Columbia City's Water Department has finished some project work and is looking ahead to more as the weather gets warmer.
There have been problems with water mains and low pressure in Eagle Glen and surrounding areas for some time. There is a two-step process for the solution.
The first project is placing anodes into the soil. Since the soil is corrosive, Water Superintendent Mike Dear said the hope is that the soil eats at the anodes and not the pipes.
The second step is looping a water line near County Line 100 South to Eagle Glen to give a second source of water.
COLUMBIA CITY — It wouldn't be a surprise if basketball was a condition in the Kreigers' wedding vows.
Debbie Kreiger, wife of Wayne Kreiger, a Columbia City basketball coach for more than 30 years and current Canterbury girls head coach, has been to more than 500 of Wayne's games in their 23 years of marriage.
"The basketball season always brings high energy and much excitement into our home," Debbie said.
In 23 years, Debbie has only missed two of her husband's games.
COLUMBIA CITY — It was a close finish at the Indian Springs Middle School 8th grade Lady Stars conference tournament opener — beating Lincoln by only one point, 34-33.
It wasn't a close finish in Whitko's tournament opener against Wawasee, as the Lady Wildcats won 69-14.
In the ISMS game, the Lady Stars started out strong, leading 14-8 in the first quarter. As the game progressed, both teams became more aggressive, especially toward the end of the fourth quarter, where the two teams teetered back and forth with the lead.
COLUMBIA CITY — Registration for youth baseball in Columbia City ends Saturday. Softball's deadline will be in two weeks, on March 16.
The age groups are 4 to 14. There will be a registration time at the pavilion at Morsches Park Saturday from 12 to 2 p.m.
Players are able to be registered for either sport at those times.
Columbia City Park Director Mark Green said people may still register after those dates, but there is a late fee.
"I don't like charging late fees," he said.
COLUMBIA CITY — Indian Springs Middle School's wrestling team battled against Woodside Thursday night.
The Eagles came out triumphant with a lopsided score of 76-8.
Winners for Indian Springs were: AJ Chapin, Braden Baker, Joe Willson, Jacob Wigent, Dylan McClure, Drew Rethlake, Hunter Reed, Matthew Wright, Seth Rosen, Jacob Morse, Jacob Whitehead, Jacob Elkins and Weston Ottenger.
The team is currently 19-2.
Also picking up victories for ISMS were Brenden Schaper, Jon O'Dell, Tyler Hare, Karson Rider, Trevor Fries, Josh Piquignot and Mydrae Brown.
COLUMBIA CITY — Indian Springs Middle School's 7th grade Lady Stars ended their season with a 35-13 loss to Lincoln in the first round of the conference tournament Thursday.
Hannah Behm led Indian Springs against Lincoln with a total of seven points.
Shayla Harris chipped in an additional four points and Emilee Smith had two.


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"Right now what I like most about Aiden is Hope" ~ DC
We didn't even really get a break from Sami when Ali was on maternity leave. The first time we had Stan, & the second, i can't even remember, but i swear we didn't have much Sami-less time.
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The Canadian Alliance for Sustainable Health Care (CASHC) was created to respond to the reality that Canada's current public health care system is fiscally unsustainable. With health care costs now consuming more than 40 per cent of all provincial government expenditures—a number that will soar as the years tick by—the fact is that we will not be able to preserve, let alone improve, the quality of our health care without major reforms.
Under this program, The Conference Board of Canada researches and analyzes the full range of issues, and options for solutions, for both governments and employers. This dual focus sets this initiative apart from other health care research, as does its scope. The research framework includes health care systemic challenges, as well as challenges related to institutional and professional competencies, and to governance. We leverage the quantitative analysis skills of our economic and forecast analysis team, together with the organizational performance and public policy expertise in other divisions of the Conference Board.
It's not enough to be physically active. Limiting the number of waking hours spent in a sedentary state is also important. This briefing finds that even a modest improvement can yield tangible benefits to individuals, employers, and government
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Can the "thump, thump sound" from Johnson City night spots like the Electric Cowboy be addressed by using a new decibel measuring system? (Ron Campbell/ Johnson City Press)
Johnson City is moving toward a tougher noise ordinance that would penalize those exceeding certain low frequency decibel levels in residential areas.
Police Chief Mark Sirois, as well as city commissioners, say complaints about loud noise at the Electric Cowboy set the tone for new language in the city code. Sirois said the "thump, thump sound" that can be heard inside homes and on public streets will be addressed by using a new measuring system.
The City Commission passed a first of three required readings last week.
"Over the years we've received complaints from residents in the Tanglewood neighborhood, and we've had to go out there and talk with management," he said. "We've also met with residents and management together on a number of locations, and they (business owner/management) have been amenable. I know they've done some soundproofing at the back of the club. They've also asked their employees to try and keep the back doors closed."
The Electric Cowboy is located at 1805 N. Roan St. in the Roan Centre, a strip mall. The club is open from 7:30 p.m. to 3 a.m. Wednesday through Sunday. The business opened in Johnson City in 1995, and is one of 12 establishments operating mainly in the South.
Regional Manager Jeff Bostic was not immediately available for comment Wednesday.
Sirois said the proposed ordinance is not designed to focus on one location, but can be applied to loud music/loud party calls police receive citywide.
"It (noise, disturbances) came after we moved in here," said Edith Street, who lives about one block from the establishment. "I couldn't believe what was going on there. A lot of people still turn in here day and night."
Street said she finally called police late one night when someone turned over a heavy flower pot sitting at the end of her driveway.
"I called the law, and it kind of quieted down a bit," she said. "But it used to keep us up, and I have neighbors that have complained about it."
Basically, the ordinance would amend current law to allow for the measurement and capture of bass sound on a "C-scale setting," a method used to measure decibel levels. The current ordinance includes only the use of A-scale settings. Practically speaking, low frequency noise levels from a bar, for example, that were not violations under the present ordinance, will become illegal at certain levels.
The revision includes that "low frequency ambient" sound levels will be measured at the source of a complaint when the sound (band, crowd, etc.) is not under way. This measurement will be used for comparison at the same location when sound is emanating from the location.
Maximum permitted sound levels in all residentially zoned areas will be measured at 5 feet above the ground at any point on the property lines of complaining residents. Sound occurring between 11 p.m.-7 a.m. cannot exceed 55 dBa, 75 dBa between 7 a.m.-11 p.m. and 8 dBc above the low frequency ambient noise level at any time.
"Weighting" is applied to instrument-measured sound levels in effort to account for the relative loudness perceived by the human ear. The decibel scale measures sound based on human hearing.
The ordinance prohibits "nuisance noises" that exceed sound levels, including animals, noises heard inside schools, public buildings, churches and hospitals, music from loudspeakers for the purpose of attracting attention to a performance or display of merchandise.
But the most-targeted application appears to be that of "places of entertainment."
"This has mostly been centered on noise complaints with the Electric Cowboy," said Mayor Ralph Van Brocklin. "There have been some other areas in the city where we've had some complaints, but it's mostly been about that establishment. People have been losing sleep in that neighborhood."
Van Brocklin said Commissioner Jeff Banyas contacted Dr. Dan Schumaier about measuring noise levels.
Schumaier, a local audiologist and East Tennessee Rail Trail Task Force chairman, has been working with the city's police and legal departments to develop an ordinance that covers low frequency noise sources, particularly bass sounds from speakers. Schumaier has spent many hours researching ordinances, taking measurements, evaluating the city's present noise measuring equipment, and meeting with city staff. He has donated all his time without any charge whatsoever.
"There have been complaints from the public," said City Commissioner David Tomita. "We'll be getting some public input at our (City Commission) next meeting."
There are a few exceptions: any vehicle or employers of the city while engaged in public business, construction between 7 a.m. and 9 p.m. (if properly permitted), utility or other work on behalf of the city, domestic power tools and lawn mowers, safety signals and alarms, church bells and chimes, parades and athletic events sanctioned by the city, permitted street fairs and block parties, noise from trains and religious or political gatherings.
Violating the code will mean receiving a citation "with a misdemeanor which may result in a fine of not more than $50" for each separate violation, according to the proposed ordinance. If the responsible party does not pay up upon issuance of the violation, they will immediately be cited for an additional violation and be held liable for remedying the situation and paying for any costs or fines.


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Why We Believe in Small Groups
We believe that people grow spiritually when they are engaged in intentional relationships. This is why we want everyone who sees Mayfield as their Church family to be engaged with a Small group.
Today's culture celebrates and promotes individualism over community, and privacy and seclusion are valued over connection. God has not designed us to live this way. He created us for relationship with him and with others. We were made to belong and to be part of a community. Caring together, Serving together, and growing together.
When a Small Group meets:
Meaningful Relationships take place:
Lasting friendships are made in close community. Each person is encouraged to be a participant and not a passenger, and pursue authentic community with one another.
Bible Truth is applied to everyday life:
Small groups offer a safe place to ask questions, share life stories and together discover the reality of living life as a follower of Jesus.
Prayer is offered:
There is power released when we join in agreement together to bring our needs, the needs of our Church and the needs of our world to God in prayer.
Mutual Care is experienced:
Small groups are the primary place for care within the church. It's in a Small group where you know each other and where victories can be celebrated and support & care can be given and received.
We are also always on the lookout for H.O.S.T.s
H. heart for God and His people
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Being a HOST does not mean you have to do all the tasks involved with a small group, but you will need to see that the bases are covered. For example you may take care of the actual study and running of the time component, while another opens their home and serves supper etc.
We see your role as pivotal to the life of the church, and as such want to give you as much support as we can. To this end we are going to make your role as uncomplicated as possible. We are not expecting you to be an expert or a great leader; all we are looking for are people who are willing.
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Smoking can affect the risk of bladder cancer.
Anything that increases your chance of getting a disease is called a risk factor. Having a risk factor does not mean that you will get cancer; not having risk factors doesn't mean that you will not get cancer. Talk to your doctor if you think you may be at risk for bladder cancer. Risk factors for bladder cancer include:
- Using tobacco, especially smoking cigarettes.
- Being exposed to certain substances, such as soot from coal, or chemicals used to make rubber, certain dyes, or textiles.
- Working as a dry cleaner or in places where paper, rope, twine, or clothing is made.
- Taking Aristolochia fangchi, a Chinese herb.
- Drinking water that has high levels of arsenic.
- Having a history of bladder infections, including bladder infections caused by Schistosoma haematobium.
- Using urinary catheters for a long time.
- Having a history of kidney or bladder stones.
- Past treatment with certain anticancer drugs or radiation therapy to the pelvis.
- Having a kidney transplant.
- Having hereditary nonpolyposis colon cancer (HNPCC; Lynch syndrome).
Possible signs of bladder cancer include blood in the urine or pain during urination.
These and other symptoms may be caused by bladder cancer. Other conditions may cause the same symptoms. Check with your doctor if you have any of the following problems:
- Blood in the urine (slightly rusty to bright red in color).
- Frequent urination, or feeling the need to urinate without being able to do so.
- Pain during urination.
- Lower back pain.
Tests that examine the urine, vagina, or rectum are used to help detect (find) and diagnose bladder cancer.
The following tests and procedures may be used:
- Physical exam and history: An exam of the body to check general signs of health, including checking for signs of disease, such as lumps or anything else that seems unusual. A history of the patient's health habits and past illnesses and treatments will also be taken.
- Internal exam: An exam of the vagina and/or rectum. The doctor inserts gloved fingers into the vagina and/or rectum to feel for lumps.
- Urinalysis: A test to check the color of urine and its contents, such as sugar, protein, red blood cells, and white blood cells.
- Urine cytology: Examination of urine under a microscope to check for abnormal cells.
- Cystoscopy: A procedure to look inside the bladder and urethra to check for abnormal areas. A cystoscope is inserted through the urethra into the bladder. A cystoscope is a thin, tube-like instrument with a light and a lens for viewing. It may also have a tool to remove tissue samples, which are checked under a microscope for signs of cancer.
Cystoscopy. A cystoscope (a thin, tube-like instrument with a light and a lens for viewing) is inserted through the urethra into the bladder. Fluid is used to fill the bladder. The doctor looks at an image of the inner wall of the bladder on a computer monitor.
- Intravenous pyelogram (IVP): A series of x-rays of the kidneys, ureters, and bladder to find out if cancer is present in these organs. A contrast dye is injected into a vein. As the contrast dye moves through the kidneys, ureters, and bladder, x-rays are taken to see if there are any blockages.
- CT scan (CAT scan): A procedure that makes a series of detailed pictures of areas inside the body, taken from different angles. The pictures are made by a computer linked to an x-ray machine. A dye may be injected into a vein or swallowed to help the organs or tissues show up more clearly. This procedure is also called computed tomography, computerized tomography, or computerized axial tomography.
- Biopsy: The removal of cells or tissues so they can be viewed under a microscope by a pathologist to check for signs of cancer. A biopsy for bladder cancer is usually done during cystoscopy. It may be possible to remove the entire tumor during biopsy.


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Quinlan Visual Arts Center
Gainesville, GA 30501
For more than 60 years, the Quinlan has provided extensive opportunities in the arts to the growing, culturally rich community of Gainesville. Located on historic Green Street in downtown Gainesville, we are the only facility of this size and scope in Northeast Georgia, and the oldest arts organization north of Atlanta.
A haven for artists, collectors, students and art appreciators, the Quinlan has something to suit everyone's artistic needs. Initially known as the Gainesville Art Association, the Quinlan can trace its origin to a 1946 meeting of artists.
The current facility was initially dedicated in 1964 and expanded in 2004. There are five gallery spaces that host at least seven major exhibitions annually, featuring original two- and three-dimensional works of art in all media ranging from realism, folk art, abstracts, impressionistic works, landscapes, still life, portraits and photography.
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Hours of Operation
Monday: 9:00AM - 5:00PM
Tuesday: 9:00AM - 5:00PM
Wednesday: 9:00AM - 5:00PM
Thursday: 9:00AM - 5:00PM
Friday: 9:00AM - 5:00PM
Saturday: 10:00AM - 4:00PM
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Dance Floor, Free Parking, Meeting Facilities, Parking on Site, Public Restrooms, Self-guided Tours
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New England's self-described "premier scaffolding rental and erection company" has admitted to a serious federal violation in the collapse of scaffolding that sent a construction worker plunging more than two stories.
The agreement was Boston Ladder & Scaffolding Company's third settlement with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration in five months. The company is based in Manchester, NH.
2+-Story Fall
The accident Nov. 30 took place at the Martingale Wharf in Portsmouth, NH. The historic building is at the center of a years-long redevelopment project. The site is located in the heart of downtown Portsmouth's busy waterfront retail and restaurant corridor.
In the accident, a bricklayer fell from one level of scaffolding through a second one, then fell two stories onto a set of stairs, as bricks, scaffolding and a pan of mortar rained down on him. It took rescuers about 15 minutes to free the 37-year-old trapped worker, who was not identified.
The worker was treated at an area hospital and released the same day, having suffered no broken bones or permanent injuries, authorities said.
According to the citation, the scaffold failed to support its load. OSHA requires that each scaffold component be capable of supporting its own weight and at least four times the maximum intended load applied or transmitted to it. The company was fined $4,900, which was reduced after an informal settlement to $2,450.
Boston Ladder & Scaffolding also agreed to post notice of the OSHA finding and penalty near the accident site for three days or until the violation was remedied.
1 Settlement, 2 Cases
Concurrent with the Portsmouth settlement came closure of another, unrelated case by OSHA against the scaffolding company. That incident stemmed from violations discovered Aug. 4 on a job site in Manchester, NH, after an inspection triggered by a referral, OSHA said.
In settling the Manchester case, OSHA agreed to a fine of $6,300—half the original penalty—for three serious violations. Those violations include the use of scaffolding that did not support sufficient weight, failure to have a competent person supervise assembly of the scaffold, and lack of training and fall protection for employees working at heights up to 140 feet to build the scaffold.
Case 3
At the time of the Manchester inspection, Boston Ladder was already facing a prior OSHA case that was opened July 1. In that case, which was also triggered by a complaint, the company was originally cited for four serious head protection and scaffolding violations and fined $10,000 for conditions at a job site in Allston, MA. The case was reduced to two violations and a $5,000 fine and closed Aug. 26 after an informal settlement.
Boston Ladder and Scaffolding did not respond to a request for comment Thursday (March 3).
The company was established in the 1930s as Boston's first scaffolding and ladder distributor.
Today, the company is owned by Lynn Ladder and Scaffolding Inc. (aka LYN-LAD GROUP LTD.) and is a major regional supplier of scaffold systems, mobile platforms, fall protection equipment and related services.
Falls are the most frequent cause of fatalities at construction sites and account for about one in three construction-related deaths annually. In 2008, 700 American workers died in workplace falls.
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EXCLUSIVE CLIPS: "Justice League: Gods and Monsters" Plot Revealed
Film, TV
If, in the more than four years since its premiere on iTunes, you never got around to watching the 12-part motion-comic adaptation of Superman: Red Son, now's your chance — for free: The fan site Superman Homepage notes that Warner Bros. has released the entire serial on YouTube, so you can judge for yourself how the 2003 Elseworlds miniseries by Mark Millar, Dave Johnson, Kilian Plunkett and others makes the transition.
Fair warning, though: It's spread over 25 videos, and this 2009 adaptation may seem a little rough when compared to some more recent motion comics. But, hey, it's free!
DC Comics has announced the December debut of JSA: The Liberty Files — The Whistling Skull, a six-issue miniseries by B. Clay Moore, Tony Harris and Dave McCaig.
Set in the world introduced in JSA: The Liberty File, the 2000 miniseries by Harris and Dan Jolley, The Whistling Skull takes place in 1940s Europe, where, "with the Nazi war machine on the move, crimes are still committed even in the smallest hamlets." No specific story details have been provided.
"For readers looking for a new spin on the DC Universe, combined with brand new headlining characters, I think the book will be a treat, and it's just the first chapter in a much larger story," Moore told DC's The Source." This initial offering introduces readers to the legacy of the Whistling Skull in a wartime, pulp-infused setting, and should provide something fresh for readers to sink their teeth into."
Published under DC's now-defunct Elseworlds banner, The Liberty File and its 2003 sequel The Unholy Three portrayed members of the Justice Society of America as covert government operatives rather than superheroes: Codenamed the Unholy Three, the Bat (Batman), the Owl (Dr. Mid-Nite) and the Clock (Hourman) are eventually joined by the likes of Mister Terrific, Clark Kent, Mercury (The Flash), the Huntress and the Hawk (Hawkman) in their fight against Nazi and KGB agents.
In case we didn't already miss DC Comics' Elseworlds imprint enough, at Comic-Con International on Sunday Cartoon Network premiered a fantastic clip from DC Nation's three-part short series "Batman of Shanghai," featuring an anime-influenced Catwoman in 1930s China (there's also a cameo by a floppy hat-wearing Bane). If DC Comics doesn't do something with Shanghai Catwoman — I love that character design — well, they're really missing the boat. Maybe they can relaunch the character's solo title (again) in the next wave of the New 52.
Check a somewhat shaky, but surprisingly decent-quality, fan-captured video of the clip below.


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It appears things are in good shape at the Washington County-Johnson City Animal Shelter.
A yearly audit produced positive news regarding the shelter's finances as well as its handling of animals.
Certified Public Accountant Mike Eddy compiled and presented the report to the Animal Control Board on Tuesday.
His overall assessment of the organization was that it warranted an "unmodified opinion," which is the best conclusion possible. He said the shelter was doing an excellent job.
The report's findings noted that for the audited year, which ended on June 30, approximately 6,600 animals were taken in — down 78 from the previous year. The shelter has assets totaling $791,000 and very little debt. Cash flow had increased by about $15,000 from the previous year.
The report indicated public donations were down by about 5 percent from the previous year, and that the shelter relied heavily on the city and county governments for funding. It would be good to drum up public support for future donations, Eddy said.
Dobbs informed the group that 436 animals were brought into the facility in November, roughly 200 of which had to be euthanized. The board questioned Dobbs about the euthanasia figures in an attempt to better determine how many were put down simply due to a lack of space at the shelter.
Dobbs said the shelter euthanizes animals for three reasons: temperament, health, and space — and they try not to let the third option come into play, although it inevitably does.
Intake and euthanasia numbers tend to drop in the winter, Dobbs said, and go back up come April. The board asked to see nearly a year's worth of numbers to better assess how big a factor space availability plays in putting down pets.
On the topic of a no-kill shelter, Dobbs said that it would be ideal to have one, but called it a utopian idea. She said "no-kill" is a term that people get in their heads and use frequently without looking at the logistics or practicalities of running such a facility.
Space always becomes an issue, Dobbs said, even with no-kill shelters.
As for the new Washington County-Johnson City Animal Shelter, Peterson reported that the property at 3411 N. Roan St. has been surveyed and cost numbers should be available by the end of the year for the construction of the facility.comments powered by Disqus


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The flu epidemic keeps getting worse.
In areas where the flu is bad, it's very bad, and for health care professionals it means more patients showing up at hospitals than they can treat in some cases.
At Lehigh Valley Medical Center in Pennsylvania they are treating overflow patients in tents.
At New York's Saint Barnabas Hospital the hallways are packed with patients. Doctors say they're getting as many as 50 patients a day with flu-like symptoms.
At Boston's Brigham and Women's Hospital they've seen more cases of the flu already this year than they did all of last year.
We haven't seen a flu season like this for more than a decade. It has the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention concerned.
On Tuesday cities across the country are feeling the strain, and we haven't even reached the 50-yard line of flu season.
"Patients usually come in feeling like they've been run over by a bus. They basically have body aches, joint aches, they feel feverish, they often times have sweats," said Dr. Ernest Patti, Saint Barnabas Hospital.
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With the tourist season hovering tantalizingly — or ominously, depending on your present mindset — just over the horizon, what better time to look at some of the biggest errors routinely made by travelers. Because, as we all know, forewarned is forearmed.
Most common mistakes can be traced directly to insufficient research, which, given current technology and information availability, is frankly inexcusable.
There's no reason why anyone embarking on a trip today — domestic or foreign — shouldn't depart absolutely loaded down with details about the destination, the hotels, the air and train schedules and the sightseeing and cultural options.
And yet, a shocking number of people cheerfully shell out the price of a small car and then arrive at their destination asking, "So. What is there to do here?"
Add a badly conceived itinerary and you have a real recipe for disaster.
It's very tempting, for instance, to construct an intricate flight schedule that's meant to save a bit of money but actually opens up the endless opportunity for missed connections and lost luggage at every point.
Nothing can guarantee a perfect trip, but applying the KISS mantra (Keep It Simple, Stupid) whenever possible can save money in the long run and prevent many a personal meltdown.
And, although in today's Internet world booking your flights online may seem obvious, we urge you to consider working with an experienced travel agent who, for a small fee, can anticipate and eliminate problems you never even knew existed. Better yet, if there's a glitch, you'll have someone to yell at!
Attempting to cram too much travel into too little time is another all too familiar error. In planning a trip, even experienced travelers can get carried away.
Instead of racing around to include everything into a once-in-a-lifetime experience, focus on a smaller, more manageable plan. Use a base city approach, stay several days in a single location, do day trips and take time to "smell the roses." You can always come back later and see what you missed.
Too much stuff is the single most common — and easily correctable — error made by travel virgins and frequent travelers alike, especially in light of today's increasingly stringent luggage allowances and multiple security checks.
Our answer, reached after decades of organizing and leading small groups around the world, is to pack everything into a single carry-on bag ( max size 22 inches), with wheels or without, which can easily be carried up and down stairs, pitched into overhead bins or the trunk of a car and then hauled for at least one mile over cobbled streets.
There are millions of articles (many of them ours) devoted to the subject of packing. And they all come to the same inevitable conclusion: "Traveling light is the best revenge!"
Beware of those "incompatible roommates." Nothing is guaranteed to ruin an otherwise well-planned trip than the wrong companion. Vet your fellow travelers very carefully because a good friend at home can turn into a veritable monster on the road. And annoying habits like snoring, picky eating and penny pinching will only be exacerbated on the road.
It's a problem that applies not only to the single traveler but to groups as well. We've heard countless horror stories in which a trip was spoiled by other travelers. Like a local banker and his wife who once found themselves on a leisurely river barge full of doctors whose talk of kidneys and prostates always trumped mutual funds and mortgages. They could hardly wait to get off the boat! Take a couple of weekend breaks with any potential travel partner before embarking on your dream trip. It can save a friendship and a trip.
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Annual Fun Day Held at the Aroostook Shrine Club
(Sound of a snowmobile) That's the sound heard at the Aroostook Shrine Club in Presque Isle. Lots of people gathered together for Fun Day to give the people at the Opportunity Training Center, a ride they'll never forget.
"As you can see by the smiles on the faces here. These people just love this time," says David Steeves, a snowmobile club member.
"Well at this point in the winter, everybody is ready to kick things off for spring time. So this is kind of a last hoorah for everybody," says Andrew Perry of the Central Aroostook Association.
Perry says the Fun Day gives the people of OTC a chance to go out and enjoy the snow and festivities, and gives them a chance to go for a ride. Everyone who participated had a lot of fun.
"Yeah it was fast."
"I'm really having fun today. It's unreal. And I'm doing it all day long!"
"I'm really having fun snowmobiling today."
Perry says he loves that the community gets so involved, and would like to thank everyone who helped make the day possible.
"We have a lot of snowmobiles. Tons and tons of volunteers. We are never short on people who want to help out with events like this. Which is another great reason why I think our community is really special," says Perry.
Steeves says he already has next years Fun Day marked on his calendar.
"One of them heart warming things. Whether you're a snowmobiler or not, it's a fun day for a lot of special people," says Steeves.
Lots of smiles and lots of fun. That's what the Fun Day is all about.
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Wat Arun (Temple of Dawn)
This Wat or Buddhist temple is an architectural representation of Mount Meru, the center of the world in Buddhist cosmology. In the mythology of Tibetan Buddhism, Mount Meru is a place that simultaneously represents the center of the universe and the single-pointedness of mind sought by adepts. Thousands of miles in height, Meru is located somewhere beyond the physical plane of reality, in a realm of perfection and transcendence. The four-corner prang of Wat Arun, which house images of the guardian gods of the four directions, reinforces this mystical symbolism.
The main highlight of Wat Arun is undoubtedly the grand pagoda, or prang in Thai influenced by Khmer-style pagoda, the 67-meter-tall pagoda is made of cement covered by million pieces of China porcelains. It is surrounded by four smaller pagodas.
There is a belief that worshiping the Prang at Wat Arun Ratchawararam will bring eternal happiness and prosperity just like the name of this temple, the dawn of a new day. Worshiping the Prang can be done by walking around the Prang three times in a clockwise direction (Dakkhinavatta ) holding three joss slicks and a pair of candles. Worshipers should contemplate the Buddhist doctrine of the Four Noble Truths of the enlightened Buddha consisting Dukkha (suffering), Samudaya (end of suffering), Nirodha (arising of suffering) and Magga (way leading to the end of suffering). Only by learning and practicing this Dhamma can a person achieve the true success.


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STOCKTON, CA - Two 18-year-old cousins, who police described as gang members, were arraigned on murder charges in San Joaquin County Superior Court Tuesday.
Angel Baca, the alleged gunman, and his cousin Steven, are accused of killing 48-year-old Randal Valdivia last Thursday morning in downtown Stockton.
The time of day and location of the violence shocked many.
"It was brazen conduct by gang members in San Joaquin County - an attack in the early morning on a busy street in downtown Stockton, two blocks from the Hall of Justice," said prosecutor Tori Verber.
Bail for Steven Baca, accused of being an accessory to murder, was set at $850,000. Angel Baca's bail was set at nearly $3 million.
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U.S. Drug Czar to Unveil New Anti-Meth Campaign in Drug's Hotspot: St. Louis
Obama chose to visit the nearby suburb of Arnold for his 100th day in office. A couple month's later the prez returned to St. Louis to throw out the first pitch at the All-Star Game. And next week, one of his top officials, "Drug Czar" Gil Kerlikowske, will touchdown in St. Louis for another public event. Only this time, it's nothing to be proud of.
On Tuesday (Sept. 1) at St. Louis City Hall, Kerlikowske will unveil a new, national meth advertising and prevention blitz.
So why choose St. Louis to announce this program?
Because Missouri currently ranks first in the Nation for DEA-reported meth lab seizures and incidents.
In fact, according to the Jefferson County sheriff's department, Missouri led the U.S. last year with one-in-five meth busts nationwide occurring right here in the Show-Me State. And some 200 of those busts occurred in Jefferson County -- just south of St. Louis.
The drug czar's new anti-meth campaign will also target 15 other states where meth busts are also high. Those states include Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Minnesota, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Oregon, Washington, and Wyoming.
The campaign is to include billboards, television, print, radio and online advertising.
Next Tuesday's event begins at 10 a.m. in the City Hall rotunda.
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12/20/2013 Newsletter Foundry Educational Foundation Awards, Institute of Transportation Awards, Senior Engineering Design Conference
11/22/2013 Newsletter Stryker Challenge, SAE Competition, Medieval Engineering Trebuchet Team
10/18/2013 Newsletter
$1.4 Million DOT Grant, Engineering Expo, Armstrong Scholarship, New Viewbook
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Fall Welcome Passport Day
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Tyler Bayne's Trip to Brazil
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Formula Sun Grand Prix
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Student and Faculty Awards, MDOT Grant
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Senior Engineering Design Conference, WMU Grad Honored, Workshop
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Wheelchair ramp, faculty accolades, KAMSC science fair, outstanding seniors, Sigma Gamma Tau
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Thomas Keleher, a partner in Bond, Schoeneck & King's Litigation Department, has been appointed chair of the American College of Trial Lawyers' New York-Upstate State Committee. The work of the American College of Trial Lawyers is conducted principally through its more than 90 committees. The committees handle a broad range of activities and issues, from participation in the creation of federal rules or commenting on issues of professionalism to carrying out programs at the state, province or local level.
Keleher has more than 30 years experience in all types of litigation, including product liability, commercial, construction and trust and estate litigation. He is a graduate of the State University of New York at Plattsburgh (B.A., 1974) and Albany Law School (J.D., 1979), where he was a member of the Albany Law Review. He lives in Manlius.
Bond, Schoeneck & King, PLLC, founded in 1897, is a full-service law firm comprised of more than 200 attorneys.
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Amy Baxter, of Fayetteville, has joined the Testone, Marshall & Discenza accounting firm as a manager in its Audit Practice Group.
Baxter is leading a new niche service at TMD focused on royalty audits, contract compliance and internal audits. Previously, Baxter worked at SONY Music Entertainment and Ernst & Young out of London where she served on the Royalty Audit Team responsible for technology, IP, life sciences, product branding and entertainment. She brings more than 15 years of experience to Testone, Marshall & Discenza, LLP.
Baxter received her bachelor's degree in accounting from Loyola College.
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Usher's 11-Year-Old Stepson Dies After Being Taken Off Life Support
Usher's 11-year-old stepson has died today. Kyle Glover passed away this morning from the injuries he obtained in a tragic jet ski accident in Georgia earlier this month, according to TMZ.
The young boy was reportedly taken off life support by doctors, who determined that he would not recover from his injuries.
The website reports that Glover's mother and Usher's ex-wife Tameka Foster is said to have grappled with the difficult decision to disconnect the life support, and is said to be understandably 'devastated.'
Kyle was struck in the head during a jet ski collision while riding an inner tube on Lake Lanier in Atlanta, Georgia, earlier this month.
According to authorities, a family friend who was riding a jetski behind the pontoon lost control and collided with Glover's tube.
Kyle was with an unidentified 15-year-old girl at the time and both children were airlifted to Children's Healthcare of Atlanta at Egleston.
He was later declared brain dead.
A friend of the family, 38-year-old Jeffrey S. Hubbard, was allegedly operating the jet ski at the time of the collision.
Sergeant Mike Burgamy of the Georgia Department of Natural Resources said: 'A pontoon was pulling the two adolescents on an inner tube, and the personal water craft went over the top of them.'
He added about the driver: 'He was interviewed, and it's possible he may be reinterviewed.'
Last week Kyle's family asked for prayers as they keep a bedside vigil following the tragic accident.
Kyle's family said in a statement to CNN: 'We know God's in control, and are leaning on our faith in Him and His word at this most difficult time.
'We firmly believe in the power of prayer and ask that you all continue to pray and lift Kile up, as it's the best way we can all support him now.'
Usher (real name: Usher Terry Raymond IV), 33, and Foster, who divorced in 2009 after two years of marriage, were in the throes of a bitter custody battle over their sons Usher Raymond V, four, and Naviyd, three.
But they are understood have put their differences in the wake of the devastating accident.
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Chris Higgins by June 1 last postseason.
One of the most enjoyable things about the Canucks' deep playoff run last year (apart from, you know, all the winning) was comparing and contrasting the playoff beards. By June, Chris Higgins looked like a mountain man. Mason Raymond, on the other hand, somehow seemed to get smoother by the day. By the Final, he looked like he'd been through a rock polisher.
With a new round of follicular cultivation on the horizon (beards make the party, after all), Tumblr superstar Anna, the mind behind inedible-sushi, has produced two doodles projecting the progression of both Higgins and Raymond this postseason. If last year if any indication, they are accurate.
Ridiculous. And awesome.
So. Who else is growing playoff beards? Dudes? We want to hear from you. Ladies, what say you? Legs, lips, and armpits?
As for me, I remain incapable of growing anything but a small, embarrassing patch of nothing on the left side of my chin, but I will be cultivating an epic playoffro through June.
s/t to @canuckslurk for the tip.
I'm like Disney-era Lindsay Lohan: too young and blonde to do anything of note, so I fake it.
I made a giant fake beard and wore it to school.
Like this, http://cdn.wg.uproxx.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/zach-fake-beard.jpg
except black.
Although perhaps not. I remember having a good chuckle at a picture in the Province recently of Mase and Higgins. Even though Higgins is maybe 2 years older than Mase, he looked as if he could have been 10 years older based on Mase's baby face and the way Higgins was holding him.
Welp, I had the scraggly beard shaved off within 20 minutes of Jarret Stoll's winning goal.
I must say that it was a lot easier than last June's shearing- all done with a single Trac II blade.
Last year I had to knock it down with scissors and then used 3 or 4 blades to clean it all off.
I'm sorry. I promise not to cut my hair or trim my bangs, but apart from that, I'm afraid you'll have to count me out. If I were a man, I would totally grow a beard (and judging by how awesome my dad's was, it would rock). For a lady not shaving is simply not an option — far too gross and massively uncomfortable.
By age 39 I've given up on ever growing any sort of facial hair. On the plus side I'll never have hairy back syndrome . But as I do every year the razer is on the shelf until the last puck is dropped, last year I had quite the "creepy uncle" going on. Needless to say my wife is hoping for a first round loss. I love her anyways.


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While some cleansers have made toning unnecessary, it's still an easy step to keep to your beauty routine. I find that they are really helpful to ensure you've gotten every last vestige of your makeup off. If you have acne-prone skin like mine (which is terrible right, ugh!), you definitely do what you can to minimize the chance of setting off a breakout by keeping that skin clean before you go to bed! I also like that this toner really does not dry out your skin whatsoever or make it feel tight at all. It is a toner more suitable for those with dry skin, because it helps to soothe it.
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Set up in 1974 to supply meat to the upper end of the restaurant and hotel trade, Donald Russell is now a multi-award winning mail order and online business offering top-quality grass-fed beef and lamb - but also free-range poultry, venison, and more. Steak burgers and good old sirloin steaks are its top sellers. Selling: Game, Meats, Poultry
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UKTV Food User Posted 13 Jul 2007 10:58 PM
Donald Russell are the suppliers of the most incredibly good tasting Lamb, Beef and Game that I have ever eaten. Just to put things in perspective, I am a timesserved Apprentice Chef (5 years) who has spent his life in the Catering and Hospitalty Industry and am now retired. I buy from this supplier in the certain knowledge that I will receive the very highest standard of meat that it is possible to purchase.
bet 3 Posted 12 Jul 2007 11:55 AM
Donald Russell is a prince among suppliers. I order from them regularly and could not think of buying anywhere else. All their produce is superb, and delivery is of the very highest standard, easy to order. The produce comes perfectly packed and always on time. I really cannot praise them enough. Betty Brown
its4ken Posted 29 Jun 2007 6:27 PM
Once you have tasted meat from Donald Russell, you will never have any other. I cannot praise them highly enough. It was one of their legs of lamb that caused me to eat meat again after being a veggie for 13 years. I have not looked back.
pmcl Posted 27 Jun 2007 6:13 PM
The meat is of very high quality and the service is not only first class but also very friendly. I order from them all the time and have never been let down.
cmacas Posted 10 Nov 2006 4:28 PM
The quality of the meats and the service
Jon 33 Posted 18 Sep 2006 2:29 AM
I found my local butchers were closing and could not bear the thought of going to the supermarket for my meat supplies. I had even given up looking at the poor quality on show. A friend told me about Donald Russell rang up spoke with Ron and he talked me through in detail what I was looking for before promising to ship it out to me for the following tuesday. Never tasted better in my life and I used to think my local specialist butcher was good. Now I know what quality is I will never buy anywhere else.
sandyann99 Posted 12 Aug 2006 5:48 PM
Cannot go back to supermarket meat and poultry after tasting what Donald Russell had to offer. Their chickens are out of this world - so full of flavour. The steaks are to die for, the fish is delicious and our son, a real junk food expert now won't eat any other burgers. Customer service is second to none also. I can't recommend this place highly enough.
philipjwr Posted 09 Aug 2006 10:24 AM
The range and quality of meat available is superb. And as for service I recently had ad elivery in which the delivey company had damaged the box thereby allowing the frozen meat to start to thaw. I phoned Customer Services and they immediately arranged for a replacemnt delivery to be made at the time of my choosing. I call that a pretty good "no quibble" policy!
Jbdawson Posted 05 Jul 2006 6:49 PM
Donald Russell does meat as good as any you will taste, but that's not all. They offer unsurpassable customer service and all the guidance of a neighbourhood butcher, even to mail order customers. Donald Russell have single-handedly changed the way I think about meat: from being a chicken breasts and steak (anything I could put in a pan and flip once!) cook, I now cook belly pork, oxtail, and shin of beef (to name a few) with confidence. Donald Russell are, hands down, my food heroes.


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The Dodgers had an eventful day with their minor leaguers, losing Shawn Tolleson on waivers to the Rangers, while choosing to protect Yimi Garcia, Pedro Baez, and Jarret Martin from the 2013 Rule 5 Draft. But first, the Tolleson transaction. The Dodgers announced Wednesday that Tolleson had been claimed on waivers by the Texas Rangers. I'm likely preaching to the ... Read More »
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Alexander Guerrero made his Winter League debut in the Dominican Winter League. —– Arizona Fall League Corey Seager – SS Corey played in just two games this past week but did hit an eight-inning, game-tying grand slam in the first of those two contests (a game the Glendale Desert Dogs would win in the ninth inning). Brian Cavazos-Galvez and Chris ... Read More »
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The 2013 Rule 5 Draft will go down on Dec. 12, and the most frequently asked questions I get are in regards to which Dodgers prospects are eligible and who the team needs to protect. Therefore, I figured it was as good a time as any to take a look at the potential players who could be impacted by the ... Read More »
Down On The Farm – Winter Leagues Update: Seager, Yimi, Pederson
Winter League play is underway, so let's take a look at the top performers thus far as October comes to a close. In roster news, Pedro Baez and Jarret Martin replaced Onelki Garcia and Shawn Tolleson in the Arizona Fall League. —– Arizona Fall League Pratt Maynard – C Pratt has made the most of his 11 plate appearances, reaching ... Read More »
Down On The Farm: Week Of August 26 – Urias, Stripling, Jacobs, Baldwin, Law, Arano
With the regular season ending for all affiliates aside from Ogden, Monday's games are included in this week's recap. Also of note is that the Dodgers have shut down Julio Urias, who hit his strict innings limit, even though Great Lakes made the playoffs. It's a smart move, of course. —– Triple-A Albuquerque Isotopes (5-3) Player Of The Week – ... Read More »
Down On The Farm: Week Of August 19 – Van Slyke, Songco, Reed, Caughel, Bird, Araujo
I attended the Rancho Cucamonga Quakes game on August 22. For a recap with some pictures and videos of both Corey Seager and Lindsey Caughel, and autographs from those two that I picked up, head over here. —– Triple-A Albuquerque Isotopes (4-3) Player Of The Week – 8/19 Scott Van Slyke – 1B/OF .462/.696/.769/1.465, 6 RBI, 8 Runs, 1 3B, ... Read More »
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The name of this quaint and historical district originates from the Gelam Tree, which once grew abundantly in this historical city for its use in building ships. In 1822, the land in Kampong Glam was officially allocated to the Malays and others in the Muslim community, including a small but successful community of Arab traders. In 1989, the Urban Development Authority gazetted Kampong Glam as a conservation area, and most of the original architecture has now been restored.
To explore Kampong Glam, hop on the MRT and alight at the Bugis MRT Station. A stone's throw away from Bugis MRT Station, you'll find shopping haunts such as Bugis Junction, the bustling Bugis Street Market, and of course Kampong Glam. Rows of conserved shophouses, painted in vibrant colours, line Bussorah, Baghdad and Kandahar Streets, and many of them are occupied by trendy design and IT firms, restaurants, caterers, art galleries, and craft and curios shops.
On Muscat Street, you'll find one of the most important mosques in Singapore. The Masjid Sultan (Malay for Sultan Mosque) was first built in 1826. The present mosque was re-built and completed in 1928 and features a carpet that was donated by a prince of Saudi Arabia. Like most religious places of worship, the Sultan Mosque has a conservative dress code. If you are not dressed appropriately but would like to enter the mosque, there are cloaks available free of charge.
After a visit to the historical Sultan Mosque, step out to Bussorah Street which has been turned into a pedestrian thoroughfare. Nowadays, you'll find an eclectic mix of old haberdasheries and new shops selling local wares, such as versions of the famed Singapore Airlines kebaya dress, decorative trinkets and accessories, and books relating to Arabic and Muslim culture and religion.
From Bussorah Street, continue your idyllic walk down Muscat Street before turning into Arab Street, which was well known as a textile haven in the 1950s and 1960s. You'll find bales of silk, batik, lace, organza and other materials here, where customisation and tailoring services are also available. Bring home a ready-made traditional or modern Malay costume or browse through the endless variety of traditional games such as the Congkak (a game involving marbles and a wooden board), carpets, antiques and rattan handicrafts such as wicker baskets to spruce up your home.
Stroll to the end of Arab Street and you'll reach North Bridge Road. In the abundant shops, you'll find sandalwood, prayer beads, book stands used specifically for the Quran known as 'rehal', wooden toothbrushes and other unique wares that cater to the Muslim community.
During the fasting month of Ramadan leading up to Hari Raya Aidilfitri, Kampong Glam is the place to be if you want to experience the culture and festivities. Time your visit to coincide with the 'breaking of fast' in the evenings and witness the Sultan Mosque and Muscat Street come alive with myriad stalls selling traditional Malay goodies and handicrafts. Join in the many activities, such as iftar (breaking of fast) or take a stroll through the bustling night markets set up during this period.
Kampong Glam is a gem of Singapore's history and culture. An amazing place to experience the hospitality of the Malay people and learn about Muslim customs, this is one of the heritage sites that you simply should not miss.