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This year, Friends of the Animal Shelter have much for which we can be grateful.
We are deeply indebted to individuals, families, neighborhoods, schools, clubs and communities throughout Aiken County who have given generously of their time and money to help the animals at the County Shelter.
We are grateful for our local business communitys ongoing support. Talent, expertise, professional services and resources, and dollars have been invested over and over in our cause.
FOTAS is a 100 percent volunteer organization, and we are so very grateful for that spirit which moves our volunteers to go out to the shelter day after day, week after week, to assure our adoptable dogs get the attention and exercise they need, to spend time with the cats and kittens so our homeless pets can be seen as potentially great family members.
Our volunteers plan and execute fundraisers like Woofstock, Breakfast at Fatz, the FOTAS Hunter Pace at Three Runs Plantation, golf tournaments and special giving parties. We have clubs like Future Farmers, Girl Scouts, Serteens and NROTC who dedicate themselves to advancing the FOTAS mission to help provide a community shelter in which we can all take pride. We are so thankful for all they do.
We have a state-of-the-art website because of a volunteer. We have broadcast email capabilities, keeping our membership 1,000-strong up to date on our progress, special needs and involvement opportunities all because of a volunteer.
We are blessed with rarely talented volunteers who understand database management, how to maintain financial accounts, how to recruit and organize the right help at the right time, and those who can appreciate contributions in just the right way.
We are profoundly grateful for the volunteers who take on litter after litter of abandoned puppies and kittens, who find transfer partners at no-kill shelters and who see that some very lucky dogs and cats find their way to forever homes.
We have volunteers who are developing targeted spay/neuter programs across the county, who make the calls, who help the owners, rescuers, businesses do the right thing and spay/neuter as many dogs and cats as they can in their communities. We are so very thankful for all their combined efforts.
We are blessed with county staff and county officials who have joined us in one of the finest public-private partnerships ever seen in creating a better community. For the officers in the field and shelter staff dealing with daily heartbreak, to county administration and officials determined to find the optimal combination of resources and outcomes, we are thankful.
Perhaps there is nothing for which we in the FOTAS family can be more grateful than the miraculous creatures whose cause we champion day in and day out, our pets. Dog lover or cat lover, we know the loyalty, affection, entertainment they bring us.
If we let them, our pets can teach us about tolerance, patience, forgiveness, honesty and love. We are thankful always for them and the opportunity to live up to their image of us.
FOTAS volunteers work with the Aiken County Animal Shelter, 411 Wire Road. For more information, email email@example.com or visit www.fotasaiken.org.
Aiken County Animal Shelter: By the Numbers
For the week of Nov. 12-18
Received: 37 dogs and 46 cats
Adopted: 8 dogs and 1 cats
Euthanized: 48 dogs and 22 cats
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The Glee Project's Charlie and Aylin Go to Prom Together… Sorta
We're honestly not sure what the state of Aylin Bayramoglu and Charlie Lubeck's relationship is on The Glee Project. He definitely likes her. And she seems to like him... except when she doesn't. It's all very confusing.
So however things might have worked out between Aylin and Charlie on the show, we do know one thing: The totally went to prom together last weekend!
Well, sort ot.
The two Glee Project contenders were among a handful of Glee and former Glee Project stars who attended Red Roses Formal: "The Prom You Never Had!" a charity event put on by singer and songwriter AJ Rafael on June 22 to benefit autism awareness.
Other familiar faces at the event included Season 1 Glee Project finalist Lindsay Pearce (Harmony), contender Hannah McIalwain, Glee Warbler Curt Mega, and Glee Project winner Alex Newell (Unique) — who took a note from Unique's playbook and attended the event fully in drag!
Alex wore a gorgeous white dress, long brunette wig, and plenty of glam makeup. Can't let Alex's on-screen alter-ego, Unique, have all the fun, now can we?
Funds from the evening will be used for production expenses for Music Speaks, an annual concert series that donates its profits to the Orange County Walk Now for Autism Speaks.
The next day, Aylin tweeted a photo of their whole group posing in a classic prom-style picture. "#RedRosesProm last night was so much fun!" she wrote.
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Profile: Charlotte Owens
Senior English major Charlotte Owens never thought she would be able to study abroad in Spain. Then again, she never thought she would attend a four-year institution, either.
The importance of education was something imparted to the Jones County native and her five brothers from an early age. Owens' parents never had the chance to graduate from high school and always wanted their children to take advantage of the opportunities they were not afforded.
"My parents were very successful, but they didn't look at themselves as being as successful as they were," Owens said. "They saw a need for education, and it was very important to them that we at least finished high school. They instilled in us the desire to have the education they didn't have."
Owens did reach that goal, and served in the military for seven years upon high school graduation. She has since split her time between California and Mississippi, working in the Department of Corrections in Mississippi and in administrative positions for the Highway Patrol in Southern California.
However, Owens returned to Mississippi in 2008 to be closer to her parents and give her mother one last gift, a gift that they would both hold dear.
"I wanted her to at least see one of us graduate from college, and I was so happy to give her that," Owens said.
After graduating from Jones County Junior College in 2011, Owens decided to further pursue her college education at Mississippi State. She and her five children moved to Starkville later that year.
Owens now plans to instill the drive and passion for learning her parents impressed upon her in children through teaching elementary school upon her expected graduation in May 2013.
"I hate seeing children lose interest in learning," Owens said. "The children are the future, and I think that's what my parents saw, and why they were so insistent upon us getting an education. They saw what not having an education did for their lives."
Throughout her life, Owens has always taken advantage of every opportunity available to her and treats each experience as an adventure, including her recent study abroad experience at the University of Alcalá in Spain. She encourages others to do the same.
"I went up the rough side of the mountain," Owens said with a laugh. "The other way wouldn't have been as difficult to climb. With me, right now, it's about giving back, not just to my children but to anyone who really wants to make it. You don't have to do it the hard way.
I never thought I'd have the opportunity to go to Spain. But if someone wants to travel and do these things, they can."Writer: Morgan Tubbs | Photo: Beth Wynn
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by Cliff Smith
Maintaining proper pH balance is confusing, but adding calcium supplements and natural health drinks to your diet is a smart way of simplifying the issue.
It is extremely challenging for even the most health conscious person to reach the recommended proportion of alkaline foods to acid forming foods each day. That recommended ratio is 80% alkaline foods to 20% acid forming foods. While most of us eat plenty of acid foods without even trying, it takes some conscious effort to consume more alkaline foods, and that is where calcium supplements can make a difference.
Take a good look at your own diet and you will see that proper pH balance is not easy to accomplish without some help. Understand that we are talking about the acidity or alkalinity of your blood when discussing pH balance. Things like:
As we all know, most people don't stick to a diet of 80% alkaline foods, so let's take a look at how calcium supplements and health drinks can assist.
First, it is imperative to understand that the best calcium supplements include ingredients from whole foods. Dandelion root and alfalfa are two excellent whole food ingredients rich in this valuable mineral. When calcium is attached to a source of this nature, the body is better able to absorb it and put it to use.
Think of it this way: The human body starts out in a slightly alkaline state, but over time becomes more and more acidic. When the intake of alkaline foods is not high enough to neutralize acidity, then the body must use whatever calcium is available to maintain pH balance. Usually, the next best source of something alkaline is the calcium in your bones. It only makes sense, then, that calcium supplements will help you preserve bone strength while also maintaining the pH level of your blood for other issues.
If you also regularly consume health drinks with high alkalinity levels, you will be giving all the acid foods, the one-two punch.
This is easy to remember. Since most fruits and vegetables are good for pH balance, it stands to reason that health drinks made from whole foods are naturally alkaline. However, it is key that the healthy drinks you choose do not include added sugar, artificial sweeteners, or high fructose corn syrup, as those are acid forming. What is also important is that the health drinks contain whole food ingredients such as real lemons, peaches and cinnamon, as those are alkaline forming foods.
You will not find advanced health drinks or whole food calcium supplements like this in a convenience store, the local supermarket, or even many typical health food stores. The best place to find higher quality alkaline foods and health drinks is on the Internet. Search for all natural health drinks and whole foods that are not sold in stores.
When searching for calcium supplements, remember to choose natural whole food calcium supplements. Look for alfalfa and dandelion root in the ingredients. Also, make sure that Vitamin D2 is present as that provides the necessary component to work with the calcium for improved bone strength and density. Vitamin D2 is crucial to aid the body in absorbing calcium.
By adding more alkaline foods and health drinks to your daily diet, you will find that your body responds. Many people have enjoyed fewer aches and pains, better sleep and numerous other health benefits simply by addressing the issue of calcium deficiency using good calcium supplements made with whole foods. Don't let your acidity build up without some alkalinity to keep your pH balance regulated.
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The Intelligent Eye
Learning to Think by Looking at Art
written by David N Perkins
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Attentive observation of art provides an excellent opportunity for better thinking, for the cultivation of the "art of intelligence." The arts are important in an educational setting, therefore, because they can cultivate important thinking strategies in children and adults alike. With carefully chosen illustrations, Perkins demonstrates how the reflective approach to art can develop broader, more adventurous, and clearer avenues of thought.


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responding to parasitic infection and foreign tissue transplants.
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Name your favorite gun, no it can't be something you used in a game, Something you've used in reallife. I have to go with the 44 Magnum. It has great dmg output, It has limit ammo but if your a good shot you'll only need one. Also nice when hunting if a bear runs at you it takes care of it in one shot. Drawbacks are it requires 2 hands or you risk the chance of getting hit in the head due to it's high recoil. If you have quickload clips then loading in another 6 rounds is easy enough. Did you know it is the most powerfull handgun in the word? Entering a hole the size of your thumb, exiting the size of a bowling ball. One hit renders anyone dead, due to it being able to rip off limbs. It may sound gruesome, I know, but it is great for hunting.
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JOHN Robertson says history has labelled him unfairly as the man responsible for the split between Brian Clough and Peter Taylor.
Robertson says his move to Derby County in 1983 was the "straw that finally broke the camel's back" in the rift between Clough and Taylor.
But the former winger says the relationship between the pair had already deteriorated before he made the switch from the City Ground to the Baseball Ground.
Taylor retired in 1982, bringing to an end his managerial partnership with Clough at Nottingham Forest, but took over as the Rams manager six months later. Taylor then signed Robertson from Forest in 1983, apparently without telling Clough.
Robertson reflects on the move in his new autobiography, "Super Tramp", and how it was perceived as being the reason for the split between Clough and Taylor.
But the winger, who made 85 appearances during an unsuccessful spell with the Rams and scored four goals, says there were other factors that had already damaged the relationship.
"I suppose I have already gone down in history as the man responsible for the much-publicised split between Brian Clough and Peter Taylor," said Robertson, in his autobiography.
"It is obviously something that I am not particularly proud to be labelled with but my view is that the episode involving me was the straw that finally broke the camel's back.
"I'm convinced there were other factors in the break-up but it was my move to Derby that was put forward as the popular reason."
Former Rams midfielder John McGovern was a team-mate of Robertson's at Forest and agrees that the Clough and Taylor relationship was deteriorating long before the winger's switch to the Baseball Ground.
"John's move to Derby was not the reason for the fall-out between Clough and Taylor," said McGovern.
"Things had been going badly for a long time. I left Forest before John (in 1982) and during the end of my spell there was a split because Peter wanted to put me on the transfer list but Brian didn't. I didn't know what was happening from one day to the next.
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Mavala Double-Lash
340 reviews
80% would repurchase
Package Quality: 3.5
Price: $$
Package Quality: 3.5
Price: $$
INGREDIENTSAqua, Magnesium Aluminum Silicate, Butylene Glycol, Propylene Glycol, Alcohol Denat., Xanthan Gum, Lactococcus Ferment, Glycosaminoglycans, Pronline, Riboflavin, Methylparaben, Propylparaben, Hexamidine Diisethionate, 2-Bromo-2-Nitropropane-1, 3-Diol.
on 3/21/2015 11:22:00 AM
Age: 30-35
Skin: Sensitive, Fair-Medium, Warm
Hair: Brown, Straight, Medium
Eyes: Brown
ive been using this for about 3 weeks now and although i havent seen any significant improvement in my brows and lashes i do notice some slight thickening to my brows. i apply this every night to my brows and lashes before i go to bed and leave it on all night. hopefully after some time, it will give me the long and thick lashes i've always been longing for. *fingers crossed*
on 3/8/2015 2:16:00 PM
Age: 44-55
Skin: Normal, Fair-Medium, Warm
Hair: Brunette, Straight, Medium
Eyes: Hazel
This really works!!!!! The instructions say to apply to clean face every night. After about 7 days I started to see a huge difference with the length and thickness of my lashes. The applicator is a mascara type brush with a small handle so you easily cover the inside corners. I have sensitive eyes and it is very gentle. I also applied to my eyebrows as an over zealous beautician over waxed one of my eyebrows which made it crooked. The hair wasn't growing back so I could correct it but then I thought I would use this and the hairs started to come back so I could fix and repluck evenly again. I have never tried other brands but lucked out with this one as it works so well there is no reason to compare. I am usually one of those people that thinks there is always a better product out there, but not with this I will continue to use and buy it while they keep making it...
on 2/12/2015 5:11:00 AM
Age: 25-29
Skin: Combination, Olive, Not Sure
Hair: Brunette, Other, Other
Eyes: Hazel
Moisturizing, light, convenient packaging style, good value. I am very happy with this product, I wish they made a concentrated formula for night wear.
on 2/6/2015 7:31:00 AM
Age: 25-29
Skin: Normal, Fair-Medium, Not Sure
Hair: Brunette, Other, Other
Eyes: Green
I've been using it for 6 weeks on my eyebrows and lashes. Naturally, I have European lashes without gaps or excessive hair loss. Just normal lashes. My eyebrows have some normal gaps in them as most European eyebrows do. I never had any big complaints about my eyebrows or lashes, but figured they could be better. And for the low price, I thought I'd give Mavala a go.
I found the brush to be easy to use. The product dries fast so I didn't get anything in my eyes. My lashes haven't grown dramatically, but they definitely fall out less and are fuller and curl easier. They definitely look a lot better both without and with mascara. They also feel extremely soft. I'm very pleased with this result.
I'm even happier with the result on my eyebrows. I fill in the little gaps every morning and before I started using Mavala, this did take up some time and I'd be a little self-conscious when showering in public or visiting a pool. Now, after 6 weeks, I have less gaps and 'need' less make up. I still touch them up a little bit, but I feel a lot happier with them. The hairs fall out less and I think there are some new ones too.
Bottom line: no miracles, but definite improvement. Will purchase again.
on 9/7/2014 1:35:00 PM
Age: 19-24
Skin: Combination, Medium, Not Sure
Hair: Black, Other, Other
Eyes: Brown
Hi! I've been using Mavala Double Lash since about 4 months ago. It makes my lashes and eyebrows grow! It definitely true. Looks very effective on my eyebrow with frequent usage. You have to try this one!
on 8/22/2014 8:41:00 PM
Age: 30-35
Skin: Normal, Fair, Cool
Hair: Brunette, Straight, Fine
Eyes: Blue
I ordered this to use to add some volume along with Matisse that I had ordered. This arrived on Monday and it is now Friday so I have been using for five days both morning and night and wow- there is a chance I may not even need the Latisse! I mentioned earlier to a friend that my lashes seemed longer and thicker but he said I may be imagining it so I tried a coat of drugstore mascara when I got home and they are quite noticibly longer and thicker! I am feeling so smug and happy now! I like the wand applicator and make sure I wiggle it right into the roots of the lashes, I am looking forward to further results.
on 4/16/2014 2:50:00 AM
Age: 30-35
Skin: Combination, Fair-Medium, Not Sure
Hair: Brown, Straight, Medium
Eyes: Green
After an unfortunate encounter with a vicious mascara, I was left with very sparse, weak eyelashes, particularly on my right eye. My eyelashes took to falling out, leaving me with little bald patches which were made more obvious when I applied mascara. It was getting desperate and I began to wonder if I would have ruined eyelashes for the rest of my life. That was until I read a review of this product and decided to try it...
I've been using this every week day (not weekends as I tend to be a little more relaxed about my beauty routine on those days) for about a month and I can honestly say I've seen a noticeable difference. Stupidly I forgot to take before and after pictures, but believe me when I say my eyelashes are in much better condition, I no longer have bald patches and I can once again wear mascara with confidence (yay!).
This is really easy to use; basically it's a milky-white liquid in a little bottle (10ml) which has a short, stubby mascara wand attached to the lid. You apply it in the same way as you would a regular mascara, but paying particular attention to the roots of your lashes. I've poked myself in the eye with the wand a couple of times (who hasn't?) and the liquid hasn't had any adverse affect on contact with my eye. It doesn't sting, leave my eyes red raw, burn or any other unpleasant side effects you can think of. And coming from someone who has super-sensitive skin and eyes, that says a lot!
This isn't cheap - 11.00GBP at John Lewis - but a little goes a long way. As mentioned above, I've been using this for a month already and the contents has barely gone down. I can easily see this lasting 6 months or more, so I think you actually end up getting your money's worth.
On the basis of the results I've seen, I would highly recommend this to anyone and everyone looking to improve the appearance and condition of their eyelashes. This can also be used on eyebrows if you wanted to, making it a double-whammy of a product really!
on 2/22/2014 10:45:00 AM
Age: 19-24
Skin: Acne-prone, Fair-Medium, Not Sure
Hair: Black, Other, Other
Eyes: Black
I've been using this product for 68 days without fail now & I can tell you this brand never lets me down! I mean, despite many other products it actually works & all the products I've used (including Cuticle oil & nail polishes) are of high quality. This specific one really helps lashes grow longer & denser, & I did start seeing the results since week 1. Even my first impression was really good. I use it once a day at nights before going to bed, on well-cleansed lashes. One bottle lasts a long time! So it's definitely worth the price. Overall, do not expect those lattise results u may find on Internet, but this really works well & you do see some results. & generally I like using it as a lash-boosting serum to enhance my lashesh & keep 'em enriched :) so I do recommend at least giving it a shot & to see if it's gonna work for you or not!
on 12/14/2013 12:21:00 PM
Age: 25-29
Skin: Combination, Fair-Medium, Warm
Hair: Brunette, Relaxed, Medium
Eyes: Blue
Does indeed condition the lashes nicely, but can't say I am thrilled with this product like some other Mavala products
on 10/9/2013 12:04:00 PM
Age: 56 & Over
Skin: Combination, Fair-Medium, Not Sure
Hair: Other, Other, Other
Eyes: Other
I've been trying this for about 2 weeks so far, and have seen some definite improvement. (My lashes are shorter & thinner than they used to be, which with me is probably down to ageing).
I can't compare it with any other products, as it's the first eyelash care one I've tried. (Apart from a brief trial of Vaseline, in my youth - it was the recommendation then, but it was a pain to clean it off well enough to use mascara!).
I gather Double-Lash has some ingredient or other that's also used in Japanese eyecare products, and that Japanese lashes tend to need more boosting than European ones (hence also Japanese mascaras being very good; so I understand, anyway).
As for the label obscuring the contents, mine peeled off easily and cleanly (and there's always WD-40 if it leaves any bits of sticky residue). A bonus, if you prefer not to advertise what unguents you use to the whole world, is that without a label it could be anything
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Posted by anonymous on 03/16/2005
John's is one of my favorite restaurants in the theater district. The food is good and I like the atmosphere. It tends to have fewer tourists and more locals (probably because it looks small from the street entrance). The pizza rolls are my favorite. The service can be really bad, so don't run in 30 minutes before a show!
Posted by Jericho on 02/13/2005
The thin crust pizza was supurb, the salads are excellent, and the service is top notch. Every aspect of my experience at John's was perfect all the way down to the bill. This restaurant was very reasonably priced and is worth every penny.
Posted by Dmesh on 02/11/2005
I always love a brick oven pizza and John's delivered. The pizza was very good, but like other reviews, the service was mediocre. Additionally, it is expected, but always dissappointing to pay $25.00 for a 14 inch pizza.
Posted by NY Native on 02/10/2005
I've been to John's several times, but from now on when I go there, the only thing I'll touch will be the eggplant parmagiana. It's a delight to end all delights. I love the look of the place, and their other food is good enough. The service is "eh", but that's the same story all over for middle-of-the-road restaurants. Hit or miss, depending on whether your server's having a good day. But for this eggplant parm, I'd gladly be waited on by Charles Manson.
Posted by Pizza Master on 01/24/2005
My wife and I travel to NYC ever month for business, when we get to New York, the first thing we do is visit John's Pizzeria. The crust is so thin the pie stands at attention like it just took two Viagra. The waiters have a great New York Attitude that is part of the local feel in this Times Square Juggernaut. It's great to have a non-plastic, not-corporate, exciting place to eat. The Bartender, Butch was smart and engaging. I would recommend this restuarant as a must for anyone visiting New York. The manager Tony even stopped by the table to ask how we were doing.
Posted by JK on 01/02/2005
Talk about some cold service. Took us 20 minutes to finally get menus and our waitress couldn't of looked any more miserable than she did while serving us. I'm freezing just talking about it.
Posted by a native Texan on 12/10/2004
We had a great lunch here before going to a matinee show on Broadway. This location is much larger than the one in the Village, but you should still get here early to avoid a wait. We had a hugh house salad that two of us could not finish along with the standard small margherita pizza (mozzarella cheese & tomato sauce) with added hamburger and tomato slices. This is not my favorite pizza, but it is very good. The mild flavor definitely requires the liberal use of the hot pepper flakes. Prices are a bit high, but only because this is New York City. Still everyone should eat here at least once.


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2010 Rochester Puerto Rican Parade
The Latino Professional Alliance of University of Rochester marched from Liberty Pole Way to the site of the festival for the Rochester Puerto Rican Parade 2010 at 10 a.m., Saturday, July 31. The Latino Professional Alliance was joined by students of the Science and Technology Entry Program (STEP) and the University's own mascot Rocky!
Congratulations to all of the members of the Latino Professional Alliance!
The Latino Professional Alliance was one of three recipients of the First Annual Presidential Diversity Awards. We were nominated for this award by our own Jeanette Colby and received numerous letters of support. However, it really couldn't't have been done without the support and continual involvement of our members. For that we thank you! Congratulations to all of you for being among the first recipients of this prestigious award. Click here to read the press release...
2009 Rochester Puerto Rican Parade
Latino Professional Alliance (LPA) at the University of Rochester walked in the Rochester Puerto Rican Parade on Saturday, July 25, 2009. Eighteen walkers representing the University of Rochester, including employees, friends, and family, walked in the Puerto Rican Parade in July 2009. The group's participation was organized by the Latino Professional Alliance, an affinity group at the University. Volunteer employees represented various units and departments from across the University. "It was an honor to be a part of it and I can't wait until next year," said Natasha Garcia, Lab Clinical Support Tech, Pathology and Laboratory Medicine. The Office of Undergraduate Admissions and Financial Aid Office contributed t-shirts, lanyards, and drawstring bags that were handed to parade-goers along the route and the Office of Human Resources Multicultural Affairs and Inclusion supported the walk with a banner and supplies. The University's mascot Rocky also joined in the parade walk.


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Dwight Yoakam Tickets
Dwight Yoakam is considered a pioneer in the world of country music. He has sold over 25 million records throughout his nearly 30 years entertaining fans around the world. Yoakam's latest album, "3 Pears," was released in September and peaked at number three on Billboard's Top Country Albums chart. Be sure you have Dwight Yoakam tickets for any of his upcoming shows by ordering with GoTickets today.
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Ashland, OR
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Thursday, 7:30 PM
Nashville, TN
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Atlanta, GA
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Raleigh, NC
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Bakersfield, CA
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Temecula, CA
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A week after details of Apple's hunt for an iPhone prototype lost at a San Francisco tequila bar became public, TBS' Conan O'Brien has posted a spoof Apple video with a message to whomever has the Cupertino, Calif-based Mac maker's phone: 'You have no idea who you're messing with.'
'The current plan is to strap this low-life to a tree and feed this person a rare species of African fire ant, and then film this person being devoured from the inside out, then post that video on our revolutionary new iCloud,' a fake Apple employee says.
Apple isn't known for having a sense of humor about these things. The last time an iPhone prototype was lost in a bar by one of the company's butter-fingered employees — yes, this has happened before — local police wound up breaking into gadget blogger Jason Chen's house on a hunt for evidence about the device's disappearance.
Apple isn't confirming that its latest iPhone was lost, or saying if it was found, or stating what, exactly, became of whoever may or may not have pocketed its phone.
O'Brien's spoof, of course, offers some unpleasant possibilities.


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Contacting Conagra Customer Service Center
You may not have known the name Conagra foods until you started researching how to contact the customer service department of one of your favorite foods. Conagra is responsible for family favorites like Healthy Choice, Chef Boyardee, Peter Pan and Hebrew National. If you've ever tried Swiss Miss, Hunts Tomato Sauce or ReddiWhip, those are Conagra food products too.
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Phone Contact Numbers
When it comes to running such a family-popular business like this, Conagra customer service has to be available when consumers need to talk. We were happy to easily find the customer service phone number, but not so happy to see the customer service hours missing.
- Consumer Affairs: 1-877-266-2472
- Canadian Consumer Affairs: 1-800-461-4556
Mailing Address
Yes, there are still consumers out there who think the letter is the strongest form of complaint and praise. For those consumers, Conagra customer service is available via the corporate office address.
Conagra Foods IncAttn: Customer ServiceOne Conagra DrOmaha, NE 68102-5001
Official Website
Go to http://www.conagrafoods.com/, the official site for Conagra foods customer service to find the latest news and information on the food company. You'll find a description for each of the customer service brands produced by the company; simply click the link for the food on the bottom of the page. There is a Show All Brands button that expands to the complete list of Conagra products and brands. In addition to the brands listed above, Conagra customer service can answer questions about all brands listed here.
- Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/ConAgraFoods
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/ConAgraFoods
- LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/company/conagra-foods/careers
- YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/FoodYouLove
Customer Service Email
Skipping the customer service line and letter writing just isn't your thing? There is always the email form. Conagra's customer service email form is located on the official website, so you can navigate to the site using a personal computer, tablet or Internet-ready smartphone. We'd skip trying to fill out the form using a standard phone with Internet access though. We used the form to contact Conagra customer service and possible cross contamination between the Peter Pan and other product lines.
- Customer Service: http://www.conagrafoods.com/contact-us
Our Experience
Conagra's customer service department is open on the weekends, to some extent. You can speak several options when the automated system starts. The two main choices are speaking the name of the brand you are calling about. You can also choose to speak the words Other Choices. If you choose Other Choices, you will be read a message telling you when the customer service department is open, which is not on the weekends. The customer service department is open from 9 AM to 7 PM CST Monday to Friday.


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"A Hero, A Godfather And A Prince": Colleagues Remember Sportswriter Larry Whiteside
Publication Date:June 19, 2007
Source:The Maynard Institute
Author:Gregory H. Lee Jr.
Professor William Gould spoke at a memorial service in Boston for his friend and Boston Globe sports columnist Larry Whiteside:
Stanford law professor William Gould, a longtime friend of Whiteside who chaired the National Labor Relations Board during the Clinton administration, echoed many who spoke of Whiteside's selfless attitude.
"He was the consummate gentleman," Gould said. "He was in the business of helping others. His winning personality opened doors in baseball. The ultimate honor would be to put 'Sides' in Cooperstown," in the Baseball Hall of Fame, he said. Gould said Whiteside was the first sports journalist awarded a Knight fellowship at Stanford.


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Korea jobless rate declines to four-month low of 3.2pct
South Korea's unemployment rate fell to a four-month low last month as hiring in the service sector continued to increase.
The jobless rate was at 3.2 percent, compared with 3.4 percent in April, Statistics Korea said today in Gwacheon, south of Seoul. The median estimate in a Bloomberg News survey of 11 economists was 3.4 percent.
Risks to economic growth from Europe's turmoil are increasing, Bank of Korea policy makers said in a statement after they kept borrowing costs unchanged for a 12th straight month in June. Spain's benchmark borrowing costs climbed to a record yesterday, raising the specter of sovereign bailouts for the government in Madrid and then Italy that would stretch European Union finances to their limit.
"Korean producers are becoming more cautious, which may weaken output growth over the coming months," Ronald Man, a Hong Kong-based analyst at HSBC Holdings Plc, said before the data was released. "Lower production will weigh on employment growth and pose a risk to overall domestic activity."
Exports in Asia's fourth largest economy contracted for the third consecutive month in May. Shipments to the European Union declined 16.4 percent from a year earlier in the first 20 days of May, according to government statistics.
Confidence Drops
At the same time, manufacturers' confidence dropped from a nine-month high, with the index measuring expectations for June dropping to 86 from 90 in May, the Bank of Korea said in a statement in Seoul on May 29. A measure of expectations at non- manufacturing companies also declined to 83 from 85.
The won fell 0.4 percent to 1,170.55 per dollar in Seoul yesterday, according to data compiled by Bloomberg. The benchmark Kospi stock index declined 0.7 percent.
Finance minister Bahk Jae Wan told reporters on June 3 that the government will announce measures to support small companies and exporters at the end of this month, vowing to allocate additional state funds.
The seasonally unadjusted jobless rate was at 3.1 percent in May, compared with 3.5 percent in April, today's report showed. -By Eunkyung Seo and Cynthia Kim
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Why limit your pogo passion to dry land? Our Underwater Pogo Stick goes where no pogo stick has gone before – into your pool. The revolutionary design lets you bounce off your pool floor, carom off the walls and create your own gravity-defying stunts. For outdoor fitness or just plain fun, everyone will want a turn on the Underwater Pogo Stick.
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Everything Went Black Releases EP, Mosenthein: Hear a Track Now
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Looks exactly like James McAvoy... Is it suppose to be James McAvoy? I've never watched Game of Thrones for some messed up reason.
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As soon as I saw the preview thumbnail I thought you were the photographer/designer for these GoT promos then when I realized it was artwork I immediately said "Get the fuck out.." Outstanding work!
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Question for you: There was a GoT exhibit in New York a few months back, there was some fan art displayed. This looks like one that was featured. Did you enter some fan art?
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August 5, 2015
MACHESNEY PARK (WIFR) -- Almost 90 years after graduating, a Harlem alum is receiving recognition for his dedication and school pride.
Bill Burkman,107, accepted the Huskie Pride Award for the support of his Alma mater over the past nine decades. Burkman along with Art Anderson started the Harlemites, a group which regularly attends Harlem events. Burkman was one of over 30 individuals and groups to receive an award this year.
An awards ceremony will be held Friday night at 7:30 p.m. alongside the jazz band cabaret.
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Ivycrest Inn B&B
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Welcome to the Ivycrest Inn Bed & Breakfast! We invite you to stay in a beautifully maintained Victorian home built in the early 1900's.
We are nestled in the town of Christiansburg, in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia. Come experience the wonderful blend of old elegance with modern comfort, surrounded by lawn and gardens, and Country French and Victorian decor.
About Our Inn
Although reservations are preferred when possible, the weary traveler will not be turned away, if accommodations are available.
Guest Rooms
- 4 well appointed non smoking guestrooms
- Private off street parking
- Central heat and air
- Quality linens
- Robes
- Clock radios
- Antique furnishings
- Wireless Internet
- Complimentary non alcoholic beverages and snacks
To make an reservation, please click the "Contact Us" button on the right hand side of the page or give us a call directly.
Guests are treated to a full breakfast, served in the dining room, the sun room, and the porch, (weather permitting).
Breakfast is served buffet style with an assortment of hot and cold items each morning from 8:00 am to 9:30 am.


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Any pet owner can tell you that, inevitable, problems will arise at some point in the life of a cat or dog. Whether it's as mundane as clawing the furniture or as serious as worms or infections, there are several easily recognizable and easily treatable conditions that you are likely to encounter as a pet owner. This guide can help you learn to handle whatever your cat or dog may throw your way.
Common Behavior Problems for Dogs
Training a dog is an involved, but necessary, process. Without the proper training, your dog will invariably experience several of these behavior problems. Aside from the obvious solution of professional training for dogs, there are some easily accessible methods of rectifying behavioral issues in your pet.
Going in the House
Potty training is an important issue amongst pets. If your dog wets the house, consider purchasing padded mats that are scented to trigger dogs to use them. This way, they will know where the appropriate areas for urinating are. Often, dogs will urinate because of behavior problems such as anxiety, attention-seeking, or territorial marking, all of which may need to be modified by professionals.
Chewing Furniture or Important Items
Chewing is a natural action, but can become problematic when your dog chews on household furniture. Providing plenty of chew toys for your dog and keeping personal items away from him may help stop the inappropriate chewing. You may also wish to keep your dog crated while you are not home.
Excessive Barking
Excessive barking can be controlled by plenty of exercise. This helps avoid pent-up energy, which causes excitement. Avoid leaving your dog alone or outside for long periods of time. Do not discipline your dog by yelling, or encourage it by petting, hugging, or feeding it during an outburst.
Begging is unfortunately often encouraged unknowingly by many dog owners, which will lead to obesity and digestive issues. If your dog begs for table scraps, do not encourage him. Before you sit down to eat, tell your dog to stay, and, if necessary, confine her to another room. Only treat her to food after you and your family are done eating so she will know that she cannot beg for food while you are at the table.
Dogs often jump to seek attention, so the best solution to this problem is ignoring your dog completely. Do not make eye contact, speak, or touch your dog when he jumps. When he finally relaxes, calmly reward him until he gets the message.
Other Behavioral Issues
Some behavior problems, such as biting, aggression, and growling will require the help of a professional vet. It may stem from a health problem or past violent or abusive history, so a vet may need to engage in serious behavior altering training in order to rid your dog of this habit.
Common Behavior Problems for Cats
Going in the House
House soiling is the most common behavior problem in cats. This includes urination, spraying, or defecation outside the litter box. Your cat may have an aversion to its litter box, so consider cleaning it to rid any unpleasant odors, changing the brand or scent of the litter, moving it to a more pleasant area, or buying a litter box with lower sides.
Scratching Furniture
For unwanted scratching, provide a specified scratching post for your cat. Issue a firm "No!" to a cat when he is scratching inappropriate items, and reward a cat for using the approved material. Pepper or specialty sprays can be administered on areas that you want your cat to avoid. Cats can be fairly easily trained with a light hit, a firm command, or a spray of water.
Escaping the House
House cats will often try to escape. The best way to prevent escape attempts is to never let the cat succeed. After repeated failed attempts, the cat will stop trying to escape. Block the door whenever entering or exiting the house or use a spray bottle to punish cats who try to escape.
Waking Early in the AM
Cats are notorious for waking up early. Sometimes, this may mean they are hungry and in need of food, while other times the cat may just want to play. In order to break your cat of this habit, refrain from feeding it, playing with it, or doing anything to reinforce its behaviors. As hard as it may be, if you ignore your cat, he will eventually get the message.


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As compared to conventional electrodes, the electrode configurations disclosed herein minimize irritation and damage to the skin when they are placed in contact with a patient's body over extended of time. The electrodes are formed from a conductive substrate coated with a thin dielectric material, and a plurality of open spaces pass through the electrodes. Those open spaces are distributed and sized to permit moisture on the surface of the patient's body to escape when the electrode is placed in contact with the patient's body. One intended use for the electrodes is for treating tumors by applying an AC electric field with specific frequency and field strength characteristics over an extended period of time.
1. An electrode configured for placement in contact with a surface of a patient's body, the electrode comprising:
a conductive substrate having a first side that faces the patient when the electrode is placed in contact with the patient's body, the conductive substrate having a plurality of open spaces passing therethrough that pass through the first side of the conductive substrate, wherein the open spaces are distributed and sized to permit moisture on the surface of the patient's body to escape via the open spaces when the electrode is placed in contact with the patient's body; and
a thin dielectric material disposed on the first side of the conductive substrate so as to insulate the conductive substrate from the patient's body when the electrode is placed in contact with the patient's body, wherein the dielectric coating has a dielectric constant of at least 1000.
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This application claims the benefit of U.S. provisional application 60/633,871, filed Dec. 7, 2004, which is hereby incorporated by reference in its entirety.
This invention concerns electrodes for applying electric fields in-vivo over an extended period of time, and methods for using such electrodes.
Living organisms proliferate by cell division, including tissues, cell cultures, microorganisms (such as bacteria, mycoplasma, yeast, protozoa, and other single-celled organisms), fungi, algae, plant cells, etc. Dividing cells of organisms can be destroyed, or their proliferation controlled, by methods that are based on the sensitivity of the dividing cells of these organisms to certain chemical or physical agents. For example, certain antibiotics stop the multiplication process of bacteria.
It is well known that tumors, particularly malignant or cancerous tumors, grow very uncontrollably compared to normal tissue. Such expedited growth enables tumors to occupy an ever-increasing space and to damage or destroy tissue adjacent thereto. Furthermore, certain cancers are characterized by an ability to spread metastases to new locations where the metastatic cancer cells grow into additional tumors.
The rapid growth of tumors, in general, and malignant tumors in particular, as described above, is the result of relatively frequent cell division or multiplication of these cells compared to normal tissue cells. The distinguishably frequent cell division of cancer cells is the basis for the effectiveness of many existing cancer treatments, e.g., irradiation therapy and the use of various chemo-therapeutic agents. Such treatments are based on the fact that cells undergoing division are more sensitive to radiation and chemo-therapeutic agents than non-dividing cells. Because tumors cells divide much more frequently than normal cells, it is possible, to a certain extent, to selectively damage or destroy tumor cells by radiation therapy and/or chemotherapy. The actual sensitivity of cells to radiation, therapeutic agents, etc., is also dependent on specific characteristics of different types of normal or malignant cell types. Thus, unfortunately, the sensitivity of tumor cells is not sufficiently higher than that of many types of normal tissues. This diminishes the ability to distinguish between tumor cells and normal cells, and therefore, existing cancer treatments typically cause significant damage to normal tissues, thus limiting the therapeutic effectiveness of such treatments. Also, certain types of tumors are not sensitive at all to existing methods of treatment.
Electric fields and currents have been used for medical purposes for many years. The most common is the generation of electric currents in a human or animal body by application of an electric field by means of a pair of conductive electrodes between which a potential difference is maintained. These electric currents are used either to exert their specific effects, i.e., to stimulate excitable tissue, or to generate heat by flowing in the body since it acts as a resistor. Examples of the first type of application include the following: cardiac defibrillators, peripheral nerve and muscle stimulators, brain stimulators, etc. Currents are used for heating, for example, in devices for tumor ablation, ablation of malfunctioning cardiac or brain tissue, cauterization, relaxation of muscle rheumatic pain and other pain, etc.
Another use of electric fields for medical purposes involves the utilization of high frequency oscillating fields transmitted from a source that emits an electric wave, such as an RF wave or a microwave source, which is directed at the part of the body that is of interest (i.e., a target). In these instances, there is no electric energy conducting between the source and the body; but rather, the energy is transmitted to the body by radiation or induction. More specifically, the electric energy generated by the source reaches the vicinity of the body via a conductor and is transmitted from it through air or some other electric insulating material to the human body.
Electric fields that can be used in medical applications can thus be separated generally into two different modes. In the first mode, the electric fields are applied to the body or tissues by means of conducting electrodes. These electric fields can be separated into two types, namely (1) steady fields or fields that change at relatively slow rates, and alternating fields of low frequencies that induce corresponding electric currents in the body or tissues, and (2) high frequency alternating fields (above 1 MHz) applied to the body by means of the conducting electrodes or by means of insulated electrodes.
The first type of electric field is used, for example, to stimulate nerves and muscles, pace the heart, etc. In fact, such fields are used in nature to propagate signals in nerve and muscle fibers, central nervous system (CNS), heart, etc. The recording of such natural fields is the basis for the ECG, EEG, EMG, ERG, etc. The field strength in conductive electrode applications, assuming a medium of homogenous electric properties, is simply the voltage applied to the stimulating/recording electrodes divided by the distance between them. The currents thus generated can be calculated by Ohm's law and can have dangerous stimulatory effects on the heart and CNS and can result in potentially harmful ion concentration changes. Also, if the currents are strong enough, they can cause excessive heating in the tissues. This heating can be calculated by the power dissipated in the tissue (the product of the voltage and the current).
When such electric fields and currents are alternating, their stimulatory power, on nerve, muscle, etc., is an inverse function of the frequency. At frequencies above 1-10 kHz, the stimulation power of fields approaches zero. This limitation is due to the fact that excitation induced by electric stimulation is normally mediated by membrane potential changes, the rate of which is limited by the RC properties (with time constants on the order of 1 ms) of the membrane.
Regardless of the frequency, when such current inducing fields are applied, they are often associated with harmful side effects caused by currents. For example, one negative effect is the changes in ionic concentration in the various "compartments" within the system, and the harmful products of the electrolysis biological material, or the medium in which the tissues are imbedded.
Alternating fields of medium frequencies (about 50 kHz-1 MHz), which were traditionally assumed not to have any biological effect except due to heating, can be applied to a conductive medium, such as a human body, via insulated electrodes. Under such conditions the electrodes induce in the body only capacitive currents. In contrast to the general belief that such fields have no direct biological effect, in U.S. patent application Ser. Nos. 10/204,334, 10/288,562, 10/285,313 by Palti (each of which is incorporated herein by reference) and in a subsequent publication (Eilon D. Kirson, et al., Disruption of Cancer Cell Replication by Alternating Electric Fields, Cancer Res. 2004 64:3288-3295), such fields have been shown to have the capability to specifically affect cancer cells and serve, among others, for treating cancer.
Treatment of cancer, other diseases, conditions and patho-physiological states by alternating electric fields may require long term application (e.g., over weeks or months) of the fields to the target location, which involves correspondingly long contact between the electrodes and the body surface (e.g., the patient's skin). Such application may be associated with significant side effects that may result from both chemical and physical reactions. Such reactions have been reported upon application of TENS, muscle stimulation, long term body potential recording (EEG, ECG, etc.).
Chemical reaction may be due to the contact with the electrode itself, or the materials that are interposed between the electrode and the skin for improving electric conductivity (for example gel), and the products of the current flow including electrolysis at the electrode surfaces.
The long-term physical contact of the electrodes against the skin may effect the under-laying skin by the local pressure, by keeping the skin surface wet, or by the fact that the electrodes or gel, etc. occlude the exits of the skin appendages located at the external part of the skin, such as sweat glands, hair follicles, etc. This results in accumulation of water and chemical agents within the appendages and at the skin surface, which can damage the superficial skin layers.
The present invention is designed to eliminate, or significantly reduce some of the side effects associated with long term application of electric fields to the skin by using an electrode configuration that permits the skin to "breathe."
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Each segment 5 preferably contains a conductive core 3 that is completely insulated from the surface upon which it is placed by a dielectric insulating material 2. Other surfaces of the segments 5 are preferably covered by any conventional insulating material 9. Because the dielectric insulating material 2 insulates the conductive core 3 from the surface of the patient's skin, any DC component that is present in the signal driving the electrodes will be blocked, and only the AC components at sufficiently high frequencies can pass into the patient's body. This configuration avoids the negative effects that would occur if conductive electrodes were used (e.g., ion concentration changes in the cells and the formation of harmful agents by electrolysis). This is because, in general, when capacitive electrodes are used, no actual transfer of charges takes place between the electrodes and the medium and there is no charge flow in the medium.
The preferred electric field intensity in the target tissue 79 is in the range of about 0.1 V/cm to about 10 V/cm. In order to achieve this voltage drop in the tissue C without increasing the voltage of the AC source 72 to undesirably high levels (which can pose a safety problem and be difficult to generate at the required parameters), the impedance of the capacitors A, E must be minimized, which occurs when the capacitance of the electrodes is maximized. Increasing the capacitance can be achieved by increasing the effective area of the "plates" of the capacitor, decreasing the thickness of the dielectric, or using a dielectric with a high dielectric constant. Since the electrode area is limited and the insulation thickness can not be reduced in view of potential dielectric breakdown and due to the danger of mechanical damage, the best way to deliver the appropriate fields to their target locations is to use dielectrics with a very high dielectric constant. Examples of suitable dielectrics are: KTN—Potassium Tantalate (KTa1-xNbxO3), or PMNT (Lead Magnesium Niobate Titanate), which all have dielectric constants above 1000. Note that with some of these high-K materials, the dielectric constant can vary dramatically depending on the material processing procedures that are used when the material is formed (e.g., crystallization or doping), and it is more preferable to use a variety with a dielectric constant above 10,000. Note, however, that a very thin coating by a strong dielectric material with a standard dielectric constant (e.g., 3-30) may also serve well under some configurations (e.g., if a weaker field or higher voltage is not problematic).
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To ensure that the field is effectively strong the target location, the spacing between the segments 5 of the electrodes 10 is preferably smaller than the distance from the surface to the location that is the target of the treatment (e.g., the tumor 79, shown in
In some embodiments, e.g.,
The segments 65 may be mechanically held in place by any suitable flexible support. For example, they may be mounted on a thin and flexible substrate such as DuPont Kapton� polyimide film (not shown). When such a film is used, flexible wiring 64 may also be integrated onto the substrate to provide a low impedance electrical connection between the segments 65. An adhesive bandage may be used to affix the electrode assembly to the patient's body, in which case the adhesive bandage would also provide additional mechanical support.
Optionally, temperature sensors (e.g., a thermistor, not shown) may be added to each segment in this embodiment, e.g., by mounting them through a small hole (e.g., 2.5 mm dia.) in the center of each segment. When a polyimide film with flexible wiring is used for the connections to the segments, the wiring for the sensors is preferably implemented on the same polyimide film.
Unfortunately, long term application of an object or medium that is not permeable to air, such as a gel, often results in skin reaction which may be severe. In addition water based media such as gels keep the skin wet, and long term wetting of the skin causes the external corneal skin layer to swell and lose its skin protective ability. Many gels can also occlude the orifices of the sweat and sebaceous glands, thus worsening the damage to the skin. Accordingly, such gels are preferably used in combination with those above-described embodiments where the electrodes can be shifted back and forth between two positions periodically, to minimize these problems.
Optionally a temperature sensor (not shown) may be incorporated into the electrode, and an appropriate circuit (not shown) can be used to temporarily turn off the power to the electrode (or to individual affected regions, if the segments are not all wired in parallel) when the output of the sensor indicates that it is too hot.
The above-described embodiments can generate safely and effectively alternating and transient electric fields in human patients, or other objects, for prolonged periods of time, by means of skin surface electrodes without causing significant side effects. Minor skin reactions that might still occur may be eased by incorporating medication to the conductive gels used. Such medication can include steroids, anti-allergic agents, antihistamines, etc.
While the invention has been particularly shown and described with reference to preferred embodiments thereof, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes in form and details can be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention.
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After more than a year of debate, Community Board 9 voted to co-name part of 121st Street after legendary comedian George Carlin on Thursday night.
"It's been a long, hard process," community board member Carolyn Thompson said. "It took more than a year. We finally came to a happy medium."
Carlin grew up on the 500 block of 121st Street, between Broadway and Amsterdam Avenue, although the community board voted to name the 400 block, between Amsterdam and Morningside Park, after him. The revision to comedian Kevin Bartini's original proposal was a concession to Corpus Christi Church, which is located on the 500 block and opposed the renaming because of Carlin's vulgar rhetoric and anti-religion ideology.
The proposal passed 25-4, with three abstentions. The co-naming now awaits the approval of the City Council. If the council gives the OK, the block near Carlin's childhood home will become George Carlin Way.
Bartini, a warm-up comedian for "The Daily Show," came up with the idea last year. Between a Change.org petition and help from volunteers working the street, Bartini collected 9,000 signatures in support of the co-naming.
"It's a huge relief that it went through," Bartini said after the vote. "I had measured optimism, but then once I gave my address and saw some smiling faces, I felt more optimistic."
Bartini has faced staunch opposition from Corpus Christi Church for months, but he met little resistance at Thursday's community board meeting. He received only two questions from board members—one concerning what Carlin would have thought about the co-naming, and another about his relationship with members of the Carlin family, with whom he has corresponded since he sought their blessing last year.
Former community board chair Larry English asked Bartini whether the co-naming of the block accorded with Carlin's characteristic irreverence.
"I think it's so ironic," English said. "He would find a fight about naming a street after him so silly."
But although he said that Carlin, who died in 2008, would find the co-naming "pretentious," English voted for the proposal. He added that Carlin had "one of the greatest humors—certainly mentioned in the same breath as Richard Pryor."
"It's appropriate given that he's from this area, even though I think he'd take a good laugh at our expense," English said. "If someone's statue was going to be put up, George Carlin checks every box of someone you would do that for."
Bartini, a lifelong fan of Carlin, said he believes that the comedian's sense of sentimentality would override his disdain for trivialities. He noted that some of Carlin's ashes were scattered near his childhood home at 519 W. 121st Street, and that Carlin set his short-lived sitcom, "The George Carlin Show," in Morningside Heights. As for Columbia, Carlin absorbed the campus' culture "like a sponge," Bartini said.
"He kept visiting [the neighborhood] until a month or two before his death," Bartini said. "He would not be who we know and love today had he grown up somewhere else."
English, though, took a slightly more perverse stance.
"I don't think Carlin would even approve," he said. "But guess what? He's not here to protest."
印鑑通販サイトも多く、仕方無い一計を案じ100円商店も遅くない。事務の子供はいつもすぐ。雛形は十分に ネットすれば問題ない。#file_links\3text\Projects\yinzci.txt,1,N]市町村の政府の発行は、仕方がない一計を案じ1名の日本に住んでいる人を選択しないでしょう。会社の代表者名を完全なところもある らしい。保管箱と専用の場合に使用する、個人や法人の印鑑セットでも信用の規定ではなく、法人印の角印の法人登記言われて交付。ネットの人の意見も聞いて 作成した定款作成時、使用目的で見ればと思いますが、法人登記の話、少なくとも10万円の費用が必要な時は事業拡大の手数料は、どのようなファイルを作成 する必要が。定款の作成、提出関連費用などがおすすめ。法務局、見た目も手彫りや色のものを重視されない。#file_links\3text\Projects\yinzci.txt,1,N]角印。設立用の個人の公印認定のほとんどだか ら、将来何を考え保険。色もいろいろな。しかし、もちろん、書体にも効率よく仕事を行う。などの専門家に相談して会社の名前を詐取金も必要ですが、会社で の二本だけで十分。ネットの人がこれからの提案。
ファイル捺印のように、外週法人銀行印以外の法人印が必要法人印が必要なのは、株式会社は、会社が設立される際に、外国人の公印認定のですか。会社の契 約と銀行印インボイスと領収書と請求書等のたゴム管使用の場合は多い。もちろんは絶対に必要なものは高級品、好きな人はかえって競争原理よく働いている、#file_links\3text\Projects\yinzci.txt,1,N] 法人銀行発行され、源泉所得税の納期の特例承認申請書を書く。定款の作成、パソコンでこれらの支局?出張所で行われた署名証明を得て、もっと安い場合も多 い。
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So months and months of debate on the payroll tax cut has resulted in this: a two month extension.
No, you didn't read that wrong. Two months.
Democrats and Republicans in the Senate couldn't figure out how to pay for the whole thing so they decided on a ridiculous fix. Two months.
"But it's paid for!" That's the whole selling point of the two month extension. Nice. You know what's not paid for? The agita that employers, tax pros and the IRS will face trying to sort out a bifurcated tax year. For two months. Payroll companies are gleefully rubbing their hands together as we speak as they take on more clients who can't handle the math and new forms. For two months. And I am sure that the IRS will be scrambling to print new tax forms and publications. For two months.
Not even a full tax quarter. Those forms 941 will be a joy, huh?
In return, showing that they have absolutely no bargaining power at this stage, the Democrats reportedly agreed – in full – to the controversial Keystone XL pipeline approval. (*shakes head*)
You know I'm not a fan of the payroll tax cut in the first place. It was clearly a vote-getting scheme to replace the confusing Making Work Pay Credit. But c'mon, folks… if you're going to commit, then commit. Don't pass a token measure. Two months. It reeks of pandering and lame and unworkable and weird.
We say we want simple when it comes to taxes and this is what we get. And we only have ourselves to blame since apparently these absurd measures work. If they didn't, then why would our Senators keep up the nonsense?
Two months. (*still shaking head*)
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We are attending the world press launch drives of the F31 3 series touring, M135i, Activehybrid 3 and F21 1 Series hatchback, where the 3 Series Touring M Sport has been officially shown for the first time, in Estoril Blue II. We bring you a photo gallery inside.
The BMW 3 Series Touring first drives are underway. Here are a few of the first reactions to the F31 touring model.
The F31 3 Series Touring international press launch is underway in Germany and we bring you new photo galleries of the attractive 3 series wagon.
The new edition of the BMW 3 Series Touring [official info thread] makes its mark in the premium sports estate segment with its hallmark BMW dynamic prowess, enhanced practicality and versatility, and a range of standard equipment features assembled to meet the challenges of everyday life. Its larger interior is extremely versatile and designed to adapt to everything its customers' … CONTINUED
The 2013 BMW 3 Series Touring (F31) had its online reveal 3 weeks ago and has just had its world premiere today at the 2012 AMI show.
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Compared to E91 3 Series Touring:
1.46 in (37mm) wider front track
1.85 in (48mm) wider rear track
3.66 in (97mm) longer
1.96 in (50mm) longer wheelbase
10% more cargo volume (with rear seats up … CONTINUED
The recently revealed 2013 F31 3 Series touring is set to make its world public debut this week at the 2012 AMI (Auto Mobil International) auto show in Leipzig, Germany 2012.
And although we've already posted some great looks at the F31 M Sport test mules, we're hoping to see the M Sport model fully revealed at the AMI show. Whether it does or not however, here is a first look at a beautiful fully revealed production F31 3 Series touring with M Sport package, in Estoril … CONTINUED
Its now official, after all the speculation and spyshots, BMW makes the touring (thats wagon to you and I in the US) official. Based on the already successful 5th generation 3-Series, this car successfully merges the beauty and cutting edge style of the F30 3-Series in a new touring package. Click to read more and see all our wallpapers now
This isn't our first sighting of the F31 3 Series Touring M Sport, but it's the best look yet at the F31 in beautiful Estoril Blue II and M Sport package.
The camouflage tape remains a formality since the F30 3 series sedan M Sport has already been revealed. The F31 touring will share the same front and rear bumpers/diffusers and sideskirts. What's missing from the test cars so far are the M Sport wheels (Style 400M 18″ or 403M 19″) and M Sport brakes (more info).
The … CONTINUED
We bring you the first ever track footage of the F31 touring. These F31 3 Series Touring Sport Line models were spotted just this week getting in some test laps at the Nurburgring. It won't be long now until the F31 reveal (though not much is left camouflaged) so these are the last stages of development being conducted. Despite the extra hatch that the F31 carries, it looks quite nimble handling the challenges of the Nurburgring.
The F31 touring is confirmed to be making a return to … CONTINUED
Here are photos from the latest F31 3 series touring sighting. Are we possibly looking at the first indication of a 328i xDrive with manual transmission? When we previously interviewed BMW on which F30/F31 xDrive models would receive a manual transmission, all we were told was that there would be at least one xDrive model with manual transmission. So, *if* this particular F31 is a 328i xDrive model (the front suspension appears to sit a bit higher?), then it would appear that the 328i may … CONTINUED
The 3 Series Li Long Wheelbase model has just premiered in China (for the Chinese market only), so the next 3 series variant to be introduced will be the F31 touring wagon. We expect it to make its debut at the AMI auto show in Leipzig, Germany in early June.
Seen here are FEP (final evaluation phase) F31 Sport Line and a F31 Luxury Line models being put through the paces on the Nurburgring.
To repeat, the F31 touring is confirmed to be making a return to the … CONTINUED
Wagon fans should be smitten over this one. We've spied for the first time the F31 3 series touring in M Sport form, in the stunning Estoril Blue II color.
The camouflage remains a formality at this point since the F30 3 series sedan M Sport has already been revealed and the F31 touring will share the same front and rear bumpers/diffusers and sideskirts.
What's missing from this test car are the M Sport wheels and brakes.
The next 3 series touring / wagon is expected to make its … CONTINUED
We've spied the upcoming 3 series F31 touring again, but this time we get a look at it against the outgoing 3 series E91 touring model. As one can see, the two share similar rooflines and tailgate shapes. However, the F31′s tailgate appears more sculpted, extending out to a more pronounced trunk lip than the E91. The F31′s roof spoiler is also flatter than the E91 roof spoiler, giving the F31 roofline a sleeker shape near the C pillar.
The F31′s side character line is also deeper … CONTINUED
The next 3 series variant to make its debut will be the 3 series touring / wagon (F31). We've now spotted it with virtually no camouflage remaining. Combined with the recently revealed F31 rear design patent CGIs (images inside), we now basically know how the F31 will look when it makes its debut at the AMI auto show in Leipzig in early June (for a likely market debut in the Fall).
Unlike the F11 5 series touring, the new 3 series touring model will make a return … CONTINUED
The F31 3-series touring/wagon has been spotted in testing again, this time in a new color – liquid blue. Liquid blue recently showed up as new BMW color for the 2012 3-series E92 coupe and 2012 1-series F20 hatchback and this is the first ever look at the new light blue paint color.
No official word yet on whether the F31 touring/wagon will be available in North America, but in a recent interview with Automotive News, the now retired BMWNA CEO Jim O'Donnell says he wishes the … CONTINUED
It's been over a year since our last F31 touring sighting (last video and pics), but this time the F31 has been spotted showing some of its body for the first time. Some of the camouflage tape has been dropped to give us a better look of its shape and styling.
Overall the F31 touring will grow in size from its E91 predecessor, which will give it some added practicality, one of the main advantages the touring has over its sedan and coupe siblings.
Will the F31 wagon … CONTINUED
We bring you the first video of the F30 / F31 3-series Touring prototype on the streets of Germany. Most of the car is still clad in heavy camouflage, but as with the F30 sedan spy photos so far, shape, size, and proportions can be gleamed from these early spy photos/videos.
According to our BMW Roadmap, the next generation 3-series sedan and touring are expected sometime in 2012. Several variants are expected of the next gen 3-series, including sedan, … CONTINUED


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Would anyone care to speculate on the bearing this potential event may have on Disneyland?
Would anyone care to speculate on the bearing this potential event may have on Disneyland?
Possibly more teens, but given the target market, Knott's has a higher chance of being affected.
But I really don't think they'd close MM.
Unusually and exceedingly peculiar and altogether quite impossible to describe...
Well I figure the "rowdy teenage scene" will invade Knotts before it hits Disneyland. If anything...it might get more crowded. I just hope the bad rep Six Flags MM got won't come down to Anaheim or Buena Park.
This could be a prime opportunity for D.C.A. to take-up the slack in the marketplace if the new park proceeds wisely.
I'm confused.... is this a "what would happen if..." thread, or are there actual rumors of a SFMM dismantling?
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The last time I went to MM, it closed early due to gang violence. I would be crushed if that element took over Disneyland ... but I don't see it happening. Knotts has more thrill rides and is a lot less expensive (I think).
Six Flags is billions of dollars in debt, and the company has publicly stated that Magic Mountain is on the list of assets of which the enterprise may want to divest itself. Due to the housing shortage in southern California and the value of the property, there is speculation that the park would just be demolished.
Great America in Santa Clara was once run by the county or city for a while I believe before Paramount took over.(Now sold to Cedar Fair recently) So could it be feasible for Valencia? Or the county to run it until a new buyer could take over? Then again after all the debt it has who would?
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I think Disney should let Knott's have them. Coasters is what Cedar Fair seems to be known for. We don't need people flocking any of the Disneyland Resort just looking for more coasters.
The question, though, is that, if Six Flags does not find the park profitable enough, would another operator think it could do a better job?Originally Posted by TicTocDragon
I agree about the coasters and cheap thrills. But, there is a potential for Disney to persuade the local people who would have otherwise spent money at Magic Mountain to spend money at Disneyland, instead. This event might prove to be a godsend in that it could allow Disney to justfy an increased level of expansion in California. D.C.A., especially, needs greater reinvestment.Originally Posted by lazyboy97O
There is no reason roller coasters have to be the way Disney expands, though. Indiana Jones Adventure, for example, draws the same guests to The Magic Kingdom who might otherwise just be looking for a cheap thrill.
Yes, there are rumors of SFMM being closed-Originally Posted by Chernabog
http://abclocal.go.com/kabc/story?se...cal&id=4299226Six Flags Inc. said it is considering selling six amusement parks including Magic Mountain and Hurricane Harbor, which could be turned into real estate developments.
Magic Mountain is one of SixFlags most profitable parks. Unfortunatly as stated Six Flags corp. as a whole is doing very poorly after years of neglect.
Considering Valencia land sells for 1million a acre and MagicMountain is sitting on 650 acres, I find it very hard to believe that any theme park company could possibly bid against a land developer.
I hope I am wrong because I think it would be a very sad day to have one of the world biggest roller coaster parks shut down. Since Magic Mountain is located in one of the worlds largest metropolitan areas I would hope that someone could come along and transform Magic Mountain into a great park that could make lots more money if correctly operated.
What would the effect of losing magic mountain have on Disneyland? I would say we would see more days of Disneyland being closed due to capacity.
With thousands of tourists not able to go to Magic mountain I imagine we would see higher attendance figures with DL reaching capacity faster on weekends at DL. Probably not bad for DL management but certainly not good for the Ques and AP programs
I hope MagicMountain stays, regardless of our opinions on the matter they do have some great roller coasters! (X, Tatsu, Goliath, Batman, Riddlers, Scream all world class coasters no doubt)
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Where did this notion come from? Six Flags has said the six parks are problematic, as in not making money. Six Flags Great America in Illinois brings in more people a year, according to Amusement Business.Originally Posted by CAspace
While the coaster crowd is probably very please with the Indiana Jones Adventure, do they care for the detail? I'm just afraid of more people saying California Screamin' is the way to go and Disney buying into it.
I can really see the value in turning Magic Mountain into homes, it'd be worth hundreds of millions of dollars in real estate terms, but think about that. Magic Mountain is a pioneer in rollercoaster technology. The first looping coaster in the U.S. was built at Magic Mountain. Not to mention the first and only 4th dimension coaster, and the current and past record holders like Goliath, Riddler's Revenage, Superman, and Viper.
It would be a HUGE mistake and a tragedy to rollercoaster fans if this park was turned into condos. Think about how many historical wooden rollercoasters were destroyed during the Great Depression and the fact that it's only been in the past 15 years that rollercoasters have made a comeback (which Magic Mountain itself helped spur). I know being a Disneyland fan doesn't necessarily translate out to being a coaster fan, but this is VERY bad news if it happens.
Knott's Berry Farm, for all intents and purposes, is already dead. Too many of it's classic attractions have been ripped out and too many Magic Mountain attractions have been put in. I'd say go ahead and tear down Knott's and replace that with condos instead of Magic Mountain. It's so depressing driving by Knott's and seeing half the rides from the road. It used to have such imaginative and fun Disneyland-type rides, now all the rides are 200-feet tall and go 80 MPH.


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Federal Reserve policymakers today modified their language describing economic conditions, upgrading the characterization of the labor market slightly, acknowledging the solid bounce in economic activity in the second quarter and noting the recent increase in inflation. At the same time, they hedged a bit, adding new language that notes a "range of labor-market indicators suggests that there remains significant underutilization of labor resources.'' As expected, the policy-setting Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) also voted for another $10 billion of tapering—staying on track to bring an end to quantitative-easing's asset purchases by late fall.
All that said, the most intriguing elements of the FOMC discussion that likely took place over the past two days will be left for another day. Specifically, there clearly appears to be an evolving split on the committee that has some regional Fed presidents advocating consideration of a sooner "lift-off" for the Fed's target short rates, while Chair Janet Yellen and others seem comfortable waiting until further resource slack—most notably in the labor market—has been absorbed. Aside from the dissent by Philadelphia Fed President Charles Plosser, who felt the patience implied by the FOMC statement "does not reflect the considerable economic progress that has been made toward the Committee's goals," we will have to wait until minutes from the two-day meeting are released in three weeks to get more insight on the extent of this hawks vs. doves debate.
It's a good bet that this morning's initial take on second-quarter growth added fuel to those discussions. The estimated 4% increase in real GDP was significantly higher than Wall Street consensus, and repriced bond market yields higher. The GDP bounce, combined with an estimated 2% annualized increase in the core Personal Consumption Expenditures Price Index in the second quarter, may have added credence to those at the Fed who see the economy approaching normalcy and the need for radical monetary accommodation fading.
Much has been made of how Yellen seems relatively dismissive of inflation while homing in on the quality and sustainability of improvements in labor market—signals consistent with her so-called "optimal control" bias. Optimal control, as we noted last week, is wonk-speak for a modeling approach that seeks to minimize the deviation of the Fed's key variables (inflation and unemployment) from their presumed "target" levels, and explicitly considers trade-offs arising from allowing one variable (inflation) to overshoot in order to drive the other variable (unemployment) down more rapidly. It appears we may be heading into a period where the theoretical model and the reality of a diverse FOMC may be starting to collide.


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Urban Middle School Places Ninth in Pack'er Up Drive
During the month of April, Wisconsin schools had the opportunity to participate in the Green Bay Packer challenge - Pack'er Up Drive. Parents and students were asked to donate clothing and household items to Goodwill. Parents could bring items directly to Goodwill or students could bring them in to school.
Urban Middle School 8th graders from Team 8-3 collected all items brought to school, counted them, and brought them to Goodwill. Urban Middle School collected a total of 15,110 items during the month of April. The efforts resulted in Urban earning a 9th place finish in the challenge.
Woodfield, a school in Waterford, WI, earned first place with 34,794 items donated. As a result, Woodfield had a visit from Green Bay Packer Donald Driver, was given 12 autographed copies of Donald Driver's children's book – Quickie Handles a Loss, and an authentic autographed Packer helmet, signed by Donald Driver.
The schools that came in second and third place each received 12 autographed copies of Donald Driver's children's book, Quickie Handles a Loss.
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