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Alcohol use and safe drinking
Alcohol use involves drinking beer, wine, or hard liquor.
Alternative Names
Beer consumption; Wine consumption; Hard liquor consumption; Safe drinking
Alcohol is one of the most widely used drug substances in the world.
Alcohol use is not only an adult problem. Most American high school seniors have had an alcoholic drink within the past month, despite the fact that the legal drinking age is 21 years old in the U.S.
About 1 in 5 teens are considered "problem drinkers." This means that they:
- Get drunk
- Have accidents related to alcohol use
- Get into trouble with the law, family members, friends, school, or dates because of alcohol
Alcoholic drinks have different amounts of alcohol in them:
- Beer is about 5% alcohol, although some beers can have more.
- Wine is usually 12 to 15% alcohol.
- Hard liquor is about 45% alcohol.
Alcohol gets into your bloodstream quickly.
The amount and type of food in your stomach can change how quickly this occurs. For example, high-carbohydrate and high-fat foods can make your body absorb alcohol more slowly.
Certain types of alcoholic drinks get into your bloodstream faster. A carbonated (fizzy) alcoholic drink, such as champagne, will be absorbed faster than a non-carbonated drink.
Alcohol slows your breathing rate, heart rate, and how well your brain functions. These effects may appear within 10 minutes and peak at around 40 to 60 minutes. Alcohol stays in your bloodstream until it is broken down by the liver. The amount of alcohol in your blood is called your "blood alcohol level." If you drink alcohol faster than the liver can break it down, this level rises.
Your blood alcohol level is used to legally define whether or not you are drunk. The blood alcohol legal limit usually falls between 0.08 and 0.10 in most states. Below is a list of blood alcohol levels and the likely symptoms.
- 0.05 -- reduced inhibitions
- 0.10 -- slurred speech
- 0.20 -- euphoria and motor impairment
- 0.30 -- confusion
- 0.40 -- stupor
- 0.50 -- coma
- 0.60 -- respiratory paralysis and death
You can have symptoms of "being drunk" at blood alcohol levels below the legal definition of being drunk. Also, people who drink alcohol frequently may not have symptoms until a higher blood alcohol level is reached.
Alcohol increases the risk of:
- Alcoholism or alcohol dependence
- Falls, drownings, and other accidents
- Head, neck, stomach, and breast cancers
- Motor vehicle accidents
- Risky sex behaviors, unplanned or unwanted pregnancy, and sexually transmitted infections (STIs)
- Suicide and homicide
Drinking during pregnancy can harm the developing baby. Severe birth defects or fetal alcohol syndrome are possible.
If you drink alcohol, it is best to do so in moderation. Moderation means the drinking is not getting you intoxicated (or drunk) and you are drinking no more than 1 drink per day if you are a woman and no more than 2 if you are a man. A drink is defined as 12 ounces of beer, 5 ounces of wine, or 1½ ounces of liquor.
Here are some ways to drink responsibly, provided you do not have a drinking problem, are of legal age to drink alcohol, and are not pregnant:
- Never drink alcohol and drive a car.
- If you are going to drink, have a designated driver, or plan an alternative way home, such as a taxi or bus.
- Do not drink on an empty stomach. Snack before and while drinking alcohol.
If you are taking medication, including over-the-counter drugs, check with your doctor before drinking alcohol. Alcohol can make the effects of many medicines stronger. It can also interact with other medicines, making them ineffective or dangerous or make you sick.
Do not drink if you have a history of alcohol abuse or alcoholism.
If alcoholism runs in your family, you may be at increased risk of developing alcoholism yourself, so you may want to avoid drinking alcohol altogether.
- You are concerned about your personal alcohol use or that of a family member
- You are interested in more information regarding alcohol use, alcohol abuse, or support groups
- You are unable to reduce or stop your alcohol consumption, in spite of attempts to stop drinking
Other resources include:
- Local Alcoholics Anonymous or Al-anon/Alateen groups
- Local hospitals
- Public or private mental health agencies
- School or work counselors
- Student or employee health centers
National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism. Alcohol and health. Available at: http://www.niaaa.nih.gov/alcohol-health. Accessed on February 24, 2014.
O'Connor PG. Alcohol abuse and dependence. In: Goldman L, Schafer AI, eds. Goldman's Cecil Medicine. 24th ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Elsevier Saunders; 2011:chap 32.
Sherin K, Seikel S. Alcohol use disorders. Rakel RE, Rakel DP, eds. Textbook of Family Medicine. 8th ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Elsevier Saunders; 2011:chap 49.
U.S. Preventive Services Task Force. Screening and behavioral counseling interventions in primary care to reduce alcohol misuse: recommendation statement. Available at: http://www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf12/alcmisuse/alcmisuserfinalrs.htm. Accessed on February 24, 2014.
Last reviewed 2/24/2014 by Fred K. Berger, MD, Addiction and Forensic Psychiatrist, Scripps Memorial Hospital, La Jolla, California. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Isla Ogilvie, PhD, and the A.D.A.M. Editorial team.
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Our Compensation System
Wright State offers competitive levels of compensation to attract and retain effective, committed employees. The university's compensation policy emphasizes that salaries for unclassified positions will be determined within pay ranges competitive to the recruitment market.
The university believes that most unclassified staff members have meritorious job performance and that salary increases should recognize their accomplishments while remaining competitive with other Ohio public universities. Pay increases for non-bargaining unit employees are normally granted once a year. Pay increases are not available to those who fail to meet minimum performance standards.
Visit the Unclassified Staff Salary Schedule webpage to view the current schedule.
Work Schedules
The standard work schedule for full-time unclassified employees is a five-day, approximately 40-hour week. However, a number of departments may vary this schedule because of university and departmental requirements.
Unclassified employees should follow the established work schedules, recognizing, however, that departmental demands may require that you work more than a 40-hour workweek. Unclassified employees are exempt from the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act and do not receive pay or earn compensatory time for overtime worked.
Paid Release Time
The University values the continuing education, training and development of its workforce, and the active participation of its employees in campus meetings and events. To that end, when possible you will be allowed paid release time to be engaged in such development opportunities. Supervisors are encouraged to use their discretion to be flexible with employee scheduling so that employees can participate.
A department's need for productivity and appropriate staffing, as well as an employee's record of attendance, are some, but not all of the criteria that will be considered in the decision to grant paid release time opportunities.
Unclassified staff are paid monthly, on the last working day of the month. Pay Remittance Advices are available for viewing one day prior to pay day. Access is available from Wright OnLine (WOL). This is a secured, encrypted website that can be accessed from the Faculty and Staff Web page (www.wright.edu/facstaff) Instructions for accessing and navigating the website may be obtained from webpage http://www.wright.edu/facstaff/wol.html. Direct deposit of pay earned is mandatory. Your pay will be deposited directly to the bank, savings and loan, or credit union of your choice. Your pay advice—showing your deductions, sick leave and vacation balances—is available online. It should be noted that leave balances reflect accruals through the current month, but only reflect usage through the prior month.
Medicare Payroll Tax
Although most Wright State employees are exempt from paying social security taxes, employees hired after April 1, 1986 are required to make a Medicare contribution on their Wright State earnings.
Holiday Pay
Full-time employees receive eight (8) hours of holiday pay for each holiday; part-time employees receive holiday pay equal to the number of hours they would normally have been scheduled to work on that day.

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Hey crafty crafters out there, a new DIY trend is sweeping cell phone accessories – easy, custom iPhone cases or skins that take just minutes. If you're looking to turn your iPhone 5 into a one of a kind statement or show off your artistic talent, all you need is some creativity and a clear-backed iPhone 5 case. We like Griffin's Reveal Case for iPhone 5 because it's tough and comes in a variety of different colored borders.
Start with your clear iPhone case and whatever you want to put as the layer that shows between your phone and the case's shell. Using a piece of paper cut to the dimensions of your phone is probably simplest, but we've seen people online do this project with everything from lace doilies to feathers.
Of course, even with flat printed materials, there's a world of options. from a cool roadmap for the eternal globetrotter, to personal photos, decorative gift paper, and even collage for the skilled artists out there. The result is a completely unique iPhone 5 case with handcrafted look that says something personal about you.
If you're using anything that's remotely 3D, you may want to glue it to a cut-to-measure piece of paper anyway, to keep it in place, depending on the material. Again, Griffin's clear-backed Reveal Case for iPhone 5 is a good choice here since it'll give you a nice snug fit that won't allow your personalized layer to move around too much.
We're loving the versatility of this cool new trend, which will allow you to get as many looks as you want, as often as you want, from a single iPhone 5 accessory. You'll be able to switch up you cover for special events (think team logos for a big sporting event or solid colored paper to match your evening outfit.)
To get exact instructions on this trend, you can check out PharMa's article on DIY Intergangeable iPhone covers, but a quick Google search and a little ingenuity should see you through this quick and easy project.
And, at the cost of most clear-backed iPhone 5 cases – Griffin's Reveal Case is around the $20 mark, but Pure Mobile's actually got it on sale at the moment – this is a DIY phone case project that's as cheap as it is fun and easy. If you find yourself inspired, let us know about your own craft project in the comments section below.


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20 U.S. Code § 6317 - School support and recognition
(a) System for support
(1) In general
Each State shall establish a statewide system of intensive and sustained support and improvement for local educational agencies and schools receiving funds under this part, in order to increase the opportunity for all students served by those agencies and schools to meet the State's academic content standards and student academic achievement standards.
(2) Priorities
In carrying out this subsection, a State shall—
(A) first, provide support and assistance to local educational agencies with schools subject to corrective action under section 6316 of this title and assist those schools, in accordance with section 6316 (b)(11) of this title, for which a local educational agency has failed to carry out its responsibilities under paragraphs (7) and (8) of section 6316 (b) of this title;
(B) second, provide support and assistance to other local educational agencies with schools identified as in need of improvement under section 6316 (b) of this title; and
(3) Regional centers
Such a statewide system shall, to the extent practicable, work with and receive support and assistance from regional educational laboratories established under part D of the Education Sciences Reform Act of 2002 [20 U.S.C. 9561 et seq.] and comprehensive centers established under the Educational Technical Assistance Act of 2002 [20 U.S.C. 9601 et seq.] and the comprehensive regional technical assistance centers and the regional educational laboratories under section 6041 (h) of this title (as such section existed on the day before November 5, 2002), or other providers of technical assistance.
(4) Statewide system
(A) In order to achieve the purpose described in paragraph (1), the statewide system shall include, at a minimum, the following approaches:
(i) Establishing school support teams in accordance with subparagraph (C) for assignment to, and working in, schools in the State that are described in paragraph (2).
(ii) Providing such support as the State educational agency determines necessary and available in order to ensure the effectiveness of such teams.
(iii) Designating and using distinguished teachers and principals who are chosen from schools served under this part that have been especially successful in improving academic achievement.
(5) School support teams
(A) Composition
Each school support team established under this section shall be composed of persons knowledgeable about scientifically based research and practice on teaching and learning and about successful schoolwide projects, school reform, and improving educational opportunities for low-achieving students, including—
(v) representatives of regional educational laboratories or comprehensive regional technical assistance centers;
(B) Functions
Each school support team assigned to a school under this section shall—
(i) review and analyze all facets of the school's operation, including the design and operation of the instructional program, and assist the school in developing recommendations for improving student performance in that school;
(ii) collaborate with parents and school staff and the local educational agency serving the school in the design, implementation, and monitoring of a plan that, if fully implemented, can reasonably be expected to improve student performance and help the school meet its goals for improvement, including adequate yearly progress under section 6311 (b)(2)(B) of this title;
(iii) evaluate, at least semiannually, the effectiveness of school personnel assigned to the school, including identifying outstanding teachers and principals, and make findings and recommendations to the school, the local educational agency, and, where appropriate, the State educational agency; and
(C) Continuation of assistance
After one school year, from the beginning of the activities, such school support team, in consultation with the local educational agency, may recommend that the school support team continue to provide assistance to the school, or that the local educational agency or the State educational agency, as appropriate, take alternative actions with regard to the school.
(b) State recognition
(1) Academic achievement awards program
(A) In general
Each State receiving a grant under this part—
(i) shall establish a program for making academic achievement awards to recognize schools that meet the criteria described in subparagraph (B); and
(B) Criteria
The criteria referred to in subparagraph (A) are that a school—
(i) significantly closed the achievement gap between the groups of students described in section 6311 (b)(2) of this title; or
(2) Distinguished schools
Of those schools meeting the criteria described in paragraph (2), each State shall designate as distinguished schools those schools that have made the greatest gains in closing the achievement gap as described in subparagraph (B)(i) or exceeding adequate yearly progress as described in subparagraph (B)(ii). Such distinguished schools may serve as models for and provide support to other schools, especially schools identified for improvement under section 6316 of this title, to assist such schools in meeting the State's academic content standards and student academic achievement standards.
(3) Awards to teachers
A State program under paragraph (1) may also recognize and provide financial awards to teachers teaching in a school described in such paragraph that consistently makes significant gains in academic achievement in the areas in which the teacher provides instruction, or to teachers or principals designated as distinguished under subsection (a)(4)(A)(iii) of this section.
(c) Funding
(1) In general
Each State—
(A) shall use funds reserved under section 6303 (a) of this title and may use funds made available under section 6303 (g) of this title for the approaches described under subsection (a)(4)(A) of this section; and
(2) Reservations of funds by State
(A) Awards program
For the purpose of carrying out subsection (b)(1) of this section, each State receiving a grant under this part may reserve, from the amount (if any) by which the funds received by the State under subpart 2 of this part for a fiscal year exceed the amount received by the State under that subpart for the preceding fiscal year, not more than 5 percent of such excess amount.
(B) Teacher awards
For the purpose of carrying out subsection (b)(3) of this section, a State educational agency may reserve such funds as necessary from funds made available under section 6613 of this title.
(3) Use within 3 years
Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the amount reserved under subparagraph (A) by a State for each fiscal year shall remain available to the State until expended for a period not exceeding 3 years receipt of funds.
(4) Special allocation rule for schools in high-poverty areas
(A) In general
Each State shall distribute not less than 75 percent of any amount reserved under paragraph (2)(A) for each fiscal year to schools described in subparagraph (B), or to teachers in those schools consistent with subsection (b)(3) of this section.
Source(Pub. L. 89–10, title I, § 1117, as added Pub. L. 107–110, title I, § 101,Jan. 8, 2002, 115 Stat. 1498; amended Pub. L. 107–279, title IV, § 404(d)(3),Nov. 5, 2002, 116 Stat. 1985; Pub. L. 108–446, title II, § 201(b)(3),Dec. 3, 2004, 118 Stat. 2802.)
References in Text
The Education Sciences Reform Act of 2002, referred to in subsec. (a)(3), is title I of Pub. L. 107–279, Nov. 5, 2002, 116 Stat. 1941, as amended. Part D of the Act is classified generally to part D (§ 9561 et seq.) of subchapter I of chapter 76 of this title. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 9501 of this title and Tables.
The Educational Technical Assistance Act of 2002, referred to in subsec. (a)(3), is title II of Pub. L. 107–279, Nov. 5, 2002, 116 Stat. 1975, which is classified generally to subchapter II (§ 9601 et seq.) of chapter 76 of this title. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 9501 of this title and Tables.
Section 6041 (h) of this title, referred to in subsec. (a)(3), was repealed by Pub. L. 107–279, title IV, § 403(2),Nov. 5, 2002, 116 Stat. 1985.
Prior Provisions
A prior section 6317,Pub. L. 89–10, title I, § 1116, as added Pub. L. 103–382, title I, § 101,Oct. 20, 1994, 108 Stat. 3542; amended Pub. L. 104–134, title I, § 101(d) [title VII, § 703(b)(2)], Apr. 26, 1996, 110 Stat. 1321–211, 1321–255; renumbered title I, Pub. L. 104–140, § 1(a),May 2, 1996, 110 Stat. 1327, related to assessment and local educational agency and school improvement, prior to the general amendment of this subchapter by Pub. L. 107–110. See section 6316 of this title.
A prior section 1117 ofPub. L. 89–10was classified to section 6318 of this title prior to the general amendment of this subchapter by Pub. L. 107–110.
2004—Subsec. (a)(3). Pub. L. 108–446substituted "part D" for "part E".
2002—Subsec. (a)(3). Pub. L. 107–279inserted "regional educational laboratories established under part E of the Education Sciences Reform Act of 2002 and comprehensive centers established under the Educational Technical Assistance Act of 2002 and" after "assistance from" and "(as such section existed on the day before November 5, 2002)" after "section 6041 (h) of this title".
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Open Thread: Week Nine
Since the Jets have a bye week this weekend, here's a chance to leave your comments on everything else you're seeing this Sunday from around the NFL.
How do some of the Jets second-half opponents look? Can Indy help out the Jets with Miami today? How does the Arizona defense look against Green Bay? Like it or not the Giants versus the Steelers will be the game of the day, how do you think that game turns out?


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Study on EU needs with regard to cooperation with Greenland Published on: 05/07/2013, Last update: 10/07/2013
- Deadline:
- 30/08/2013.
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The study will provide the necessary information to assess the needs of the EU related to the cooperation with Greenland in the area of mineral resources with a special focus on the needs of the downstream industry and will inform the EU on the policy options with regards to the type of projects that should be supported.
The purpose of the contract is to carry out an in-depth analysis of EU needs with regard to the cooperation with Greenland and identify a cooperation concept with concrete projects in areas for cooperation: geological knowledge to support the availability of geological information; analysis of infrastructure and investment needs related to the exploitation of mineral resources; competence building; environmental issues related to mining and social impacts of mining.
All tendering documents relating to DG Enterprise are published through a Commission-wide unique platform called "eTendering". Consequently, the tendering documents are not published here any more. On "eTendering", you will be able to ask questions and you will be informed automatically on all changes that may be published (additional documents, answers to questions...)
If you are interested in this call, please use this link to get access to all tender documents.


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Reviewed By Timothy M (DENVER, CO) Reviewed for a 2014 Toyota 4Runner —3/25/2015 7:19 AM
nice sturdy rack, some issues with it fitting together with the additional extension. Still, an easy assembly and looks great on the vehicle. Recommend sealing the joints with silicone but otherwise it's great. Wind fairing is Plexi-glass and mine broke easily


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After receiving lots of accolades for his performance in 'Kai Po Che', Rajkumar Yadav has bagged another project titled, 'Shahid'. The movie will see Rajkumar Yadav going full monty. Rajkumar Yadav who was seen in Ragini MMS, Love, Sex Aur Dhokha and recently released Kai Po Che ... read more


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Save Money Monday: Dog Grooming on a Budget
Whether you have an active outdoor dog, or a dormant pampered inside dog, you definitely need to factor in grooming. From nail trims to hair cuts, your expenses could end up costing more than your personal trip to the salon! This Save Money Monday, we're sharing pet care tips for saving money while keeping Fido nice and clean!
Brush your dog daily.
One of the first things you should do when you get a dog is to get a nice brush or comb. Brushes are good for shorthaired dogs while combs are good for dogs with medium to long coats. And if your dogs' fur tends to curl and get matted, a finer comb can help detangle and dematte. Now that you have the perfect brush or comb, use it daily. When you're watching TV, grab the brush and start grooming away. If your dog is skiddish, it's best to introduce your grooming tool slowly and reward your dog with a treat for each time they get closer to the brush. By brushing and combing daily, you can help with excessive shedding, and you'll be able to keep your doggie's curls free of tangles!
Doggy wipes.
Use unscented baby wipes to wipe down your pup's face & ears a few times a week. This helps get rid of the stinky dog smell. You can also use wipes on their paws after walks to keep their paws clean! You can save a couple of bucks by making your own wipes! Just use diluted doggy shampoo or baby shampoo.
Clean your dogs' ears.
Most of the time, the worst smell comes from a dog's ears, especially if you have a dog with floppy ears. You can use a solution of 1 part vinegar, 1 part alcohol, and 1 part water to make your own ear cleaning solution. Dab it with a cotton ball and run it along the outer parts of your dog's ears. If you suspect an ear infection, contact your vet immediately.
Bathe your dog.
Hopefully you've been brushing, wiping, and cleaning out your dog's ears on a regular basis now. Your stinky companion should be not so stinky anymore. So maybe you can cut your baths to every other week, or even down to once a month. Either way, you can save a ton of money by bathing your dog yourself. Fill the tub and start scrubbing away. Lather, scrub, rinse, and repeat. Be sure to do an extra rinse to rinse off all the excess shampoo! If you don't have a bath tub, check with your local doggy groomer to see if they have self-service stations available. For a small fee, you can rent all the supplies and towels you need to make your doggy squeaky clean!
DIY doggy hair cuts.
If you are confident in your handling skills, please proceed cautiously. You can use a hair trimmer on your dog to trim the fur to a desired length. Pick an area to start. It can be at the back of the neck, or at the shoulders. Run your trimmer in one long stroke. If you're happy with the length, continue throughout the dog's body. Invest in a high quality trimmer and avoid those huge grooming bills!
For more money saving ideas for the four-legged friends in your family, catch-up on some good reading with our Pet Care Tips blogs.


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The best Oolongs come from Taiwan (Formosa) where the character of short-fired oolongs has been described as peachlike with a refreshingly fruity, herbaceous character, whereas long-fired oolongs take on bakey notes with rich, amber liquids. This tea falls into the latter category of long-fired oolongs.
It is worth noting that in Taiwan, the making of oolong tea is regarded as a precious art that requires years of training. From the nursing of a seedling, to planting, to nourishing the bushes, to properly selecting the best time to pluck the leaves, the husbandry of the tea farmer is a legacy passed down for many generations. It is felt that only the application of years of dedicated study and practice, combined with the unique character of Taiwan tea leaves, can provide the exceptional-quality oolong teas that have made the island famous for its teas.


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Editor's note: It's a fine line for people in this city to talk about the precocious rise of—and perplexed response to—Portland culture around the country without sounding, well, smug, parochial, boastful, hypersensitive and (dare we say it) passive aggressive. We decided to avoid that problem entirely by running this clever story by former Rose City resident Adrianne Jeffries, who shows the residents of Brooklyn how they are exhibiting unmistakable signs of Portlandification. A version of this story first appeared July 26 as "A Twee Grows in Brooklyn" in The New York Observer and is reprinted here by permission.
On a cold day in late January, Paul LaRosa, an author and CBS producer, and his wife, Susan, were shopping in Brooklyn for cheese at the Park Slope/Gowanus Indoor Winter Farmers Market at 3rd Avenue and 3rd Street, when they struck up a conversation at one of the stands with a tall, clean-cut yoga instructor who had just returned from studying meditation in Thailand.
He had discovered the most marvelous cocoa there, he enthused, and offered them a tiny, wrapped sample of stone-ground, small-batch "virgin" chocolate, which he sells in four flavors, including blueberry-lavender and vanilla-rooibos.
"I had just seen Portlandia," Mr. LaRosa said. "And as this nice guy began telling us all the trouble he'd gone to to make this chocolate, my head went straight to the first episode, where a young couple cannot order the chicken on the menu without knowing the chicken's name and whether it had any friends."
"Would you like one of my cool little bags?" the chocolate vendor asked after Mrs. LaRosa bought a few bars to use for baking. No thanks, she said.
So it wasn't until later, when he passed by again, that Mr. LaRosa noticed a sign above the bags. He took a picture because he was afraid he wouldn't be believed: "Raaka's packaging is designed by his friends and printed with soy inks on 100 percent postconsumer-recycled, chlorine-free, processed paper that was made from wind-generated energy."
He put the picture on his blog in a post titled "Brooklandia?"
Brooklyn's overwrought mustaches and handmade ice cream in upcycled cups are now well-established facts of life. It's as if the tumor of hipster culture that formed when the cool kids moved to Williamsburg had metastasized into a cluster of cysts pressing down on parts of the borough's brain.
Around the militantly organic Park Slope Co-op, for example, or Brooklyn Flea in Fort Greene, where you can buy rings glued to typewriter keys as well as used, handmade, vegetable-dyed, vintage Oriental rugs for $1,000. Brooklyn is producing and consuming more of its own culture than ever before, giving rise to a sense of Brooklyn exceptionalism and a set of affectations that's making the borough look more and more like Portland, Ore.
Portland was "Brooklyn before Brooklyn was Brooklyn," NPR correspondent Ari Shapiro once quipped. His colleague Kurt Andersen, host of the public radio show Studio 360 and co-founder of Spy, put it more starkly: "Brooklyn without black people."
Mr. Andersen in 2010 co-founded the Portland Brooklyn Project, a "loose sister-cityish entity" to unite what the organization calls "creators of culture…with an interest in the connection between Portland and Brooklyn"; it's since changed hands.
"Both suffered from an urban inferiority complex that during the last decade or so has become a superiority complex," he explained in an email. "Brooklyn at its best today is in lots of ways probably like Manhattan at its best in the middle third of the 20th century, although with less hard-core, playing-for-keeps, drunken, druggy, up-all-night bohemianism."
I lived in Portland for two years after college. It's a delightful place with plenty of drunken, druggy bohemianism. But, dear Brooklyn, you do not want to go there.
This cautionary tale begins in December 2008, when your unemployed college-graduate reporter wrote a post on Couchsurfing.com looking for a place to stay. "I'd love to show you around (currently underemployed) so weekdays are just fine for me," replied Laura, a filmmaker who became my first friend in town. She lived with three or four roommates in a vast former church in Southeast Portland, across from New Seasons, Portland's local answer to Whole Foods. "I can teach you how to properly wipe your tush with just one square of toilet paper," she promised on her Couchsurfing profile.
I never took her up on that offer, but she gave me a copy of the Zinester's Guide to Portland—this was before I knew about zine culture, when I thought "zinester" rhymed with "sinister"—and loaned me and my then-boyfriend bikes so we could ride with her to the Green Dragon, a warehouse-turned-bar known for a rotating selection of 50 microbrews and geeky gatherings such as Beer and Blog. We rode back tipsy and crashed on a pile of mattresses in a corner of the church.
We wound up sharing a house with a yoga instructor and an underemployed DJ. Our rent was $195 each; we spent about four times that on food and beer. I bought a bike immediately and talked about it a lot; I developed a highly discerning palate for gourmet coffee and IPAs. We bought local and composted impeccably. I carried around a Kleen Kanteen to which I'd affixed a map-of-Oregon decal with a green heart in the center. We were irreproachable environmental stewards with one guilty exception: the gallons and gallons of water we used to fill and refresh a 12-foot inflatable pool in the front yard, a gift from the Israeli backpackers we were hosting during the summer heat wave of 2009. We had a video projector in the living room for movies and Nintendo. Pot was $30 an eighth and very potent. We indulged frequently on the front porch, splayed on the full-size couch we got for $25 on Craigslist.
One of Portlandia's catchphrases is that Portland is "where young people go to retire," but that doesn't fully capture it. Rather, think back to the moment when you realized you were grown up enough to buy candy whenever you wanted. Then imagine extending that phase indefinitely, for years.
Portland, a city of about 600,000 residents (compared to Brooklyn's 2.6 million), is, according to various lists, the "greenest," most bike-friendly and most-tattooed city in the nation, in addition to boasting the highest concentration of food carts. It's also the 11th-most alternative city in the nation, according to a "Weirdness Index" commissioned in 2006 by the Chicago-based nonprofit CEOs for Cities; weirder than New York City (14th) and Austin, Texas (17th), but not as weird as San Francisco (first).
The city has embraced the idea, and for good reason. Without the weirdness, Portland would be little more than a dreary, down-and-out, virtually all-white town in the flyover between San Francisco and Seattle. It inspires a weird pride: More than 18,000 "Keep Portland Weird!" bumper stickers are said to be in circulation (they sell for $2 apiece).
"Keeping Portland Weird ought to be the theme of our economic strategy," Portland economist Joe Cortright wrote in an editorial in The Oregonian. "As Hunter S. Thompson advised, when the going gets weird, the weird turn pro."


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HBO continues its run of cinematic originals in 2014 with the eight-episode series True Detective. Written by acclaimed novelist Nic Pizzolatto and set in southern Louisiana, the series stars Matthew McConaughey and Woody Harrelson as two detectives thrust together in a 17-year search for a serial killer.
Cary Fukunaga directs with Australian cinematographer Adam Arkapaw guiding the visuals. Arkapaw, with the features Lore, The Snowtown Murders and Animal Kingdom under his belt, recently garnered an EMMY® Award for his work on the 2013 series Top of the Lake.
How did you come on board the True Detective series? Cary Fukunaga had seen Animal Kingdom and Snowtown, two features I had shot. We met up in San Francisco for lunch and saw eye to eye in regards to True Detective. We were two young guns cut from a similar oak, and we also had some mutual friends that vouched for our goodness.
The story takes place in Southern Louisiana; was the series shot on location there? It was a 110-day shooting schedule, from January 2013 until the end of June. We shot a large majority of the series on location in New Orleans and in the surrounding towns and jungles. It's a wild place. On one day of shooting the wildlife folk pulled out 11 snakes and we saw two gators. Also, the weather was frightening at times.
Why was 35mm chosen as opposed to another format? Cary and I are both great film lovers. It has a special texture. Our series takes place in 1995 for the most part, and film helped us achieve a slightly nostalgic aesthetic. We wanted the series to have an unaffected quality to it, and film has a wonderful ability to translate the best parts of what catches an eye into a beautiful image without pushing or tweaking it too much. Film is a very forgiving veil. We had to shoot about five minutes of screen time a day, so at times I was leaning on the format pretty hard to give me a provocative result.
What film stocks did you use? We decided to keep it simple and only use two stocks. We used KODAK VISION3 50D [Color Negative Film] 5203 for all exterior day scenes. I love the latitude of that stock. You can lift the shadows in the grade and not feel the grain too much. I also did some pull-processing to lessen the contrast on very sunny days. We used [KODAK VISION3 500T Color Negative Film] 5219 for everything else. That's a great stock. The grain is so tight these days that there's no stress in pushing it around a bit.
Which cameras did you use? We shot on PANAVISION MILLENIUM XL2s. I like how this camera feels as a studio camera and as a handheld camera. We had two cameras with us all the time. We would set up one and then see if we could find another angle that would add something to the scene.
Describe the cinematic language and choice of lenses? The series covers three different time periods. Firstly, the flashback memories of Cohle (McConaughey) and Hart (Harrelson); secondly, the interrogations they are put through by Papania (Tory Kittles) and Det. Gilbough (Michael Potts); and finally, Hart and Cohle's discoveries in the present.
For the 1995 and 2002 sequences, we used PANAVISION PVintage lenses. These lenses are re-housed 1970s glass that is pretty low contrast and the highlights bloom a bit, which gave us a lovely, soft image. As the 1995/2002 sections of the screenplay are written from the point of view of Hart and/or Cohle's memory, the coverage reflected that. It was as though the camera is an omnipresent vehicle being led by the fragmentation of their lucid imaginations back through their past. This section we tried to make very cinematic. The compositions were bold and ever so slightly exaggerated with wider lenses — for instance, a 40mm instead of 50mm for mid shots helped us with this.
For the interrogation sequences, the camera stayed as an objective observer, purely as a documentation of their accounts of the past. The camera didn't move too much and involved the use of standard-size lenses. For the post interrogation, we tried to make the world more alive and slightly more flighty. The camera was more subjectively involved with the plight of Hart and Cohle.
We used (PANAVISION) Primos for the 2012 segments. These lenses are a lot sharper and have more contrast, giving the image a more modern, crisp feeling. Longer lenses helped pull the characters out from their environments to hopefully help audiences get inside their heads, and camera movement became a little faster, like there's a ticking bomb to disarm at the end of the tale.
Did you use any filtration on the lenses? I like to shoot tungsten stocks in daylight situations and partially correct it back using different warming filters to keep lovely blue tones in the image. We used 81EFs, Chocolates and Antique Suedes.
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Rape crisis hotline - Rape or domestic violence victims in the Carbon-Emery County area may contact the local 24-hour crisis line toll-free at 1-866-894-8610.
Mountain View Cemetery - Flowers and decorations must be removed from graves by April 1.
Helper 2003 animal licenses - may be purchased Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the city police department on Main Street.
Helper spring cleanup - City crews will pick up branches, shrubs and yard/garden debris from April 1 to April 25 according to an established schedule. Crews will not backtrack. Branches must be cut in four-foot lengths, then stacked off the roadways and sidewalks. The schedule includes:
April 1 to April 4, Castle Gate subdivision, 1st through 5th Avenue, Martin, Orchard Street, 1st through 11th North and Bryner Street.
April 7 to April 11, west Helper.
April 14 to April 18, east Helper.
April 21 to April 25, Locust, Maple, Poplar and Main Street as well as south Highway 6.
Wellington Little League - Registration is slated March 19 and March 20 from 5 to 8 p.m. at Wellington City Hall. For information, contact Kyle Edwards at 637-2215.
Carbon County Food Bank - Hours of operation are Tuesday through Friday from noon until 4 p.m. For information on volunteering, donating or applying, contact Dondra Nance at 637-9232.
Foster Care Foundation - Carbon-Emery residents interested in becoming foster parents may contact Greg Cowan at 636-0210.
Parenting for teens - The Family Support and Children's Justice Center in Price offers a free class dealing with the issues, problems and difficulties facing teen parents. Participants learn about available resources, assistance to return/remain in school, parenting/life skills, cooking and recreation opportunities. Contact Terry Willis at 637-0281.
CASA - Court appointed special advocates are trained volunteers appointed by judges to speak for children appearing in court. Volunteers are screened. Contact Tarasina Compagni at 636-3431.
Frontier project - The program needs youth mentors. For information, contact the project at 637-1497.
Carbon County Triad - meets the first Wednesday of the month at 2 p.m. at Price senior center. Members focus on law enforcement and aging programs to assist the elderly.
Lifeline pregnancy assistance, support center - The facility offers free confidential pregnancy testing, verification, counseling and baby supplies. Carbon County residents may contact the center by calling the 24-hour telephone line at 636-0700.
Carbon County Humane Society - The non-profit organization offers monthly spay and neuter clinics at 98 North Carbon Avenue in Price. For information, call the humane society at 637-2908.
Carbon County Animal Shelter - AVID chip pet identification is available at the shelter. Hours are Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Foster parents - The local DCFS office needs foster parents willing to work with teens and provide emergency shelter care. For information, contact Cindy Saccomanno at 636-0219.
Helper library - Hours are Monday through Wednesday from noon until 8 p.m.; Thursday from noon to 6 p.m.; Friday from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m.; closed Saturday and Sunday. For information, contact the library at 472-5601.
Price library - Hours are Monday through Thursday, 10 a.m. to 7:45 p.m.; Friday, 10 a.m. to 4:45 p.m.; Saturday, 11 a.m. to 3:45 p.m.; closed Sunday. Story hour is Wednesday at 5 p.m. and Thursday at 1 p.m. Children Pet Pals activities are Tuesday at 5 p.m. For information, call library at 636-3188.
CEU library -Hours are Monday through Thursday from 7:30 a.m. to 11 p.m.; Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Saturday from noon to 6 p.m.; Sunday from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. Hours vary on holidays and during breaks. For information, contact the library at 613-5209.
Family Support & Children's Justice Center - offers crisis care for families with children from infants to 11 years old. Crisis nursery is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Families may use the nursery for respite, family crisis, court, doctors appointments, medical emergencies, mental health appointments, escaping family violence, attending parenting classes/divorce classes and AA/Narcotic Anonymous meetings. Parenting classes are scheduled Thursday at 1:30 p.m. For information, call the center at 637-0281.
Child Care Resource & Referral - offers information on becoming child care providers and referrals for parents, employees or employers needing related services. For information, contact the agency at 613-5619.
Helper mining museum - From Oct. 1 to April 30, hours are Tuesday through Saturday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. From May 1 to Sept. 30, hours are Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tours may be scheduled. For information, residents may contact Helen Tonc at 472-3009.
Prehistoric museum - From Nov. 1 to March 31, hours are Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. From April 1 to Oct. 31, hours are from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. For information, call the museum at 613-5060.
Habitat for Humanity - For information about volunteering or applying for homes, call the Habitat office at 636-3230 between 8 a.m. and noon.
Cancer screening - Southeastern Utah Health District in Price offers checks twice a month for women up to and including age 64. Clinics include breast, pelvic and pap exams at low or no cost. Women 50 to 64 may qualify for free mammogram vouchers. Call the health district at 637-3671 for appointments.
Infant immunization clinics - The health district in Price offers the clinics Monday through Friday from 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., Tuesday from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. and Thursday from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
ABC Learning Center - has books, computers and activities for adults and children. Hours are Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. For tutoring appointments, call the center at 888-2061.
Social Security - Located at the county courthouse in Price, the office is open the second Wednesday of the month from 9:30 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. For information, call Social Security toll-free at 1-800-772-1213.
Castle Country's Promise - Adults interested in promoting the five promises for Carbon and Emery youth may register by contacting the program at 613-5284 or visiting the groups' website at www.castlecountryspromise.org.
Wellington Head Start spaghetti dinner - The fundraiser will be presented March 26 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the fairgrounds community center. For tickets, contact Head Start at 637-4960, extension 120.
CEU Ballet Repertory Ensemble - The schedule includes a classical dance concert April 24-26 and contemporary dance performance April 25-28 at 7:30 p.m. at Geary Theater.
Farm Bureau banquet - is planned March 14 at CEU student center. Tickets are available from the Farm Bureau office or Intermountain Farmers.
Lincoln Day Dinner - Carbon Republicans will host the dinner March 14 at Log Palace Restaurant. Keynote speaker will be Lt. Gov. Olene Walker.
Relay for Life memory wall - Residents wishing to have photos displayed during the event are encouraged to contact Mary Dickerson at 637-0964.
Price Culture Connection -The schedule includes the following presentations:
March 20 to 22 and March 27 to 29 - 7:30 p.m., Mont Harmon, Castle Valley community and Mont Harmon theatre groups' production of "Bye-Bye Birdie." Admission fees.
April 3 - 7:30 p.m., Price auditorium, Steve Lasslo and the Pickers.
April 3 to 8 - 7:30 p.m., Geary Theater, CEU production of "Crimes of the Heart." Admission fees.
April 12 - 7:30 p.m., Price auditorium, Eastern Utah Wind Symphony.
April 15 - 7 p.m., Price auditorium, Utah Shakespearean Festival touring company's presentation of "Romeo and Juliet."
April 24 - 7:30 p.m., Price auditorium, Dance Technica.
April 24 to 26 - Geary Theatre, CEU concert series, classical dance.
April 25 to 28 - Geary Theatre, CEU concert series, contemporary dance
May 2 to May 3 - 7:30 p.m., Price auditorium, classical ballet showcase. Admission fees.
June 26 - Charlie Simmons.
Castle Country Spring Festival - Vendors interested in participating at the festival March 28-29 should contact Gay Jeffs at (435) 381-2850.
Carbon County senior citizens centers - The schedule of activities includes the following:
March 14 - 11:30 a.m., music by Melody Five; noon, cheesy vegetable soup lunch; 1 p.m., bowling at Price
March 17 - 9 a.m., ceramics; 11:30 a.m., music by Ruben, Charlie and Louie; noon, Irish stew lunch; 1 p.m., bowling at Price.
March 18 - 9 a.m., line dancing/ceramics; 10 a.m., crochet class; 11:30 a.m., music by Golden Girls; noon, enchilada casserole lunch; 1 p.m., game day.
March 19 - 9 a.m., ceramics; 9:30 a.m., yoga; 11:30 a.m., music by Melody Five; noon, roast pork birthday lunch; 1 p.m., bowling at Helper.
March 20 - 9 a.m., line dancing; 11 a.m., ceramics; 11:30 a.m., music by Ray and Ray; noon, hamburger cabbage casserole lunch; 7:30 p.m., square dancers
March 21 - 11:30 a.m., music by Melody Five; noon, baked fish lunch; 1 p.m., bowling at Price.
March 24 - 9 a.m., ceramics; 11:30 a.m., music by Ruben, Charlie and Louie; noon, pizza lunch; 1 p.m., bowling at Price.
March 25 - 9 a.m., line dancing/ceramics; 10 a.m., crochet class; 11:30 a.m., music; noon, spaghetti lunch; 1 p.m., game day.
March 26 - 9 a.m., ceramics; 9:30 a.m., yoga; 11:30 a.m., music by Melody Five; noon, pork chops lunch; 1 p.m., bowling at Helper.
March 27 - 9 a.m., line dancing; 11 a.m., ceramics; 11:30 a.m., music by Ray and Ray; noon, salsa chicken lunch; 7:30 p.m., square dancers
March 28 - 11:30 a.m., music by Melody Five; noon, chili lunch; 1 p.m., bowling at Price.
March 31 - 9 a.m., ceramics; 11:30 a.m., music by Louie, Charlie and Ruben; noon, stuffed peppers lunch; 1 p.m., bowling at Price.
American Legion field officer - will be at the Price workforce office March 20 from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. to assist veterans with VA matters.
Helper American Legion Auxiliary - meets the fourth Thursday of the month at 6 p.m. For information, residents may contact Pat Scherschel at 472-8203.
VFW - Post hours are Monday - Saturday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Meetings are the second Thursday of the month at 7 p.m. Games are on Sunday at 1 p.m. Call Ginny Boren at 637-7424.
Slovenian Home - A luncheon for members and guests is planned March 16 from 3 to 5 p.m. For information, call Betty Evatz at 472-3617 or contact Tony Lessar.
Photography club - meets the first Wednesday of the month at 7 p.m. at 680 E. 100 South, Price. For information, contact Greg Fausett at 637-8628.
Coal Country Squares - Dancers meet Thursday at 7:30 p.m. at the seniors center in Price.
Castle Country Fiber Guild - meets the first the first Monday of the month at 7 p.m. For information, contact Michelle Goldsmith at 650-3290.
Gastric bypass support group - meets the second Thursday of the month at 7 p.m. at Castleview. For information, call Wilma Howa at 472-5048
Central Utah Stock Car Racing Association - meets the second Tuesday of the month, 7 p.m., at Helper Civic Auditorium. For information, contact Reed Phillips at 613-8288.
League of Utah Writers - Price chapter meets the third Thursday of the month from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. For information, call Margaret Christensen at 637-0772.
Masonic Lodges - Regular activities include Carbon Lodge 16, F&AM, first Mondays, 7:30 p.m.; Joppa Lodge 26, F&AM, first Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m.; Eastern Star, Naomi Chapter 13, first Thursdays, 7:30 p.m.; Job's Daughters, Bethel 3, second and fourth Wednesdays, 7 p.m.; and York Rite (chapter, council, commandery alternating), first Wednesdays, 7:30 p.m. Utah Eastern Shrine Club.
Castle Valley Archaeology Society - meets the third Thursday of the month at 7 p.m. in the CEU museum classroom. For information, contact Jeanette Evans at 637-0044
Utah Friends of Paleontology - Castle Valley chapter meets the second Tuesday of the month, 7 p.m., in the CEU museum classroom. For information, contact the museum at 613-5060.
Carbon County Model Railroaders - The group meets Thursday at 7 p.m. For information, call Terry Wheeler at 636-0681.
Carbon County Historical Society - meets the last Thursday of the month at 7 p.m. at the courthouse. For information, call Joanne Hyatt at 472-5062 or contact Kathy Hamaker.
Newborns in Need- Residents are encouraged to donate baby items for needy infants in Carbon County. For information, contactTeresa Kilcrease at 637-5324.
MOPS - The mothers of preschoolers group meets the second and fourth Monday of the month at 6 p.m. at Price Chapel. Activities include adult crafts, child care and a children's program. For information, call Tami Campbell at 637-7542.
Castle Country OHV - Meetings are the third Thursday of the month at 7 p.m. at the fairgrounds building. For information, contact Leslie Tolley at 637-6130 or visit the group's website at www.ccohva.com.
BACA - The group meets the third Sunday of the month at noon at Kraync Motor in Price.
Price Ladies of Elks -The group meets the first Wednesday of the month. For information, contact Susan Etzel at 637-5772.
Multiple sclerosis support group - meets the first Tuesday of the month, 7:30 p.m., in the conference room at the health district in Price. For information, contact Danny or Tami Velasquez at 637-0712.
Overeaters Anonymous - meets Thursday at 8 p.m. in room 6 at 105 W. 100 North, Price.
Domestic violence support groups - are scheduled weekly. For information, call the 24-hour crisis line at 637-6589.
Single mothers support group - meets Tuesday from 7 to 8 p.m. at Price Community Center. Child care available upon request. No fees required.
AA, NA - Meetings are conducted at the following locations:
Daily - noon, open, 11 W. Main, Price.
Sunday - 6:30 p.m., open, Helper mission.
Monday - 8 p.m., open, Four Corners in Price.
Tuesday - 8 p.m., open, East Carbon City Hall; 8 p.m., open, Four Corners in Castle Dale.
Wednesday - 7 p.m., open, Gilley's in Ferron; 8 p.m., open, 11 W. Main, Price.
Thursday - 7:30 p.m., teen NA, closed, Four Corners in Price; 8 p.m., open, 11 W. Main, Price; 8 p.m., open, Huntington senior citizens center.
Friday - 6:30 p.m., closed, Helper mission; 8 p.m., open, East Carbon City Hall; 8 p.m., open, 11 W. Main, Price.
Saturday - 6:30 p.m., open, 11 W. Main, Price; 8 p.m., open, 11 W. Main, Price.
Price Alanon - The group meets Wednesday and Saturday at 8 p.m. in room 221 at 90 N. 100 East, Price.
Women's cancer support group - meets the third Wednesday of the month at 7 p.m. at Castleview's classroom For information, contact Sherry King at 637-4800, extension 3510.
Bringing Hope Foundation - Single mothers meet Tuesday at 7 p.m. at Price Community Center. No fees required. Participants must enroll by contacting the foundation at 637-5542.
Caregivers support group - meets the last Wednesday of the month at 3:30 p.m. at 10 South Fairgrounds Road. For information, contact Lisa Perla at 637-4950.


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Police are looking for a Dodge Charger seen near the scene of an early morning shooting that wounded one man in South Melbourne this morning, Local 6 news partner Florida Today reports.
"Officers were patrolling the area and did hear gunshots" coming from the intersection of Redbud Street and Testimony Street, Melbourne Police Sgt. Sheridan Shelley told Florida Today.
At the scene, officers found a 47-year-old man wounded, he said. The man was taken to a hospital for surgery, and Shelley said he did not know the man's condition early Tuesday.
The shooting occurred about 3 a.m. in a neighborhood southwest of Stone Middle School off East University Boulevard. Police who arrived on the scene spotted a newer model white Dodge Charger they think could be connected to the shooting.
"The vehicle left at a very high rate of speed southbound into Palm Bay," Shelley said. "At this time it's unknown what the involvement is with this Dodge, but the occupants may have some information or may be involved."
Shelley said a nearby home was struck by bullets but no other injuries were reported. He said investigators are working to determine a motive for the shooting.
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The Watertown City Council devoted much of Monday nights meeting to dogs. Members discussed, debated and defended the citys dog law and the issue of not getting involved in starting a dog park at Thompson Park.
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The city passed the ordinance after a 2-year-old boy was mauled by a dog in August 2011 at the Greater Watertown-North Country Chamber of Commerce farmers market along Washington Street.
Passed in January of last year, the law prohibits dogs from the farmers market and other public events such as the July 4 celebration at Thompson Park, the Jefferson County Fair, parades and sporting events at the Alex T. Duffy Fairgrounds. Dogs also are prohibited within 20 feet of city pools and city playground equipment.
Calling the law a knee-jerk reaction, Mr. Gates said it passed with little opportunity for the public to comment. He also claimed vendors at the farmers market, held along the city-owned sidewalk and median, were disappointed by the council decision.
Special-education teacher Tammy Angel said she was surprised to hear about the dog ordinance when she moved into the city from Plattsburgh, a community that has a large dog park.
Council members, however, defended the law, saying they want to make sure to protect children from other dog attacks.
Councilwoman Roxanne M. Burns, who initiated the ordinance, disagreed that vendors opposed it. She also said it was a dangerous mix to have dogs, children and food at the farmers market.
Mr. Gates also criticized the law because it prevents a local woman from establishing a search-and-rescue dog organization because she cannot train the dogs in public in Watertown.
He also brought up his proposal for a dog park in Thompson Park. It would help with the socialization of dogs, he said.
Council members, instead, suggested Mr. Gates get more involved in efforts to improve the dog park at the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals of Jefferson County campus on Water Street.
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POTSDAM - Clarkson University Vice President for External Relations Kelly O. Chezum was one of several women named a 2013 Woman of Distinction Nominee for the 48th Senate District by state Sen. Patty Ritchie.
The New York State Senates Women of Distinction Program celebrates the unique contributions of women throughout New York state history, as well as those who are enriching the quality of life in New Yorks communities today.
The local nominees were honored at a reception with Ms. Ritchie on April 11 in Watertown.
There are many people across the region working together to make the north country a great place to live, work and learn,Ms. Chezum said. It was an honor to meet and be among the women Senator Ritchie acknowledged last week, as all of us shared a common sense of purpose to make our community a better place.
Whether you have time to volunteer on a board or take a snapshot assignment to help with a specific activity or event, there are many organizations in our own backyard that would welcome the energy and support that you can provide. As a parent and community member who interacts with many volunteers, Im grateful that Senator Ritchie is bringing attention to all of these opportunities to get involved, she said.
Ms. Chezum has served as Clarkson Universitys vice president for external relations since 2009, leading the schools integrated marketing communications and long-range planning activities. She has also served as assistant secretary of the board of trustees since 2003.
She joined the Clarkson staff in 1999 and has held positions as director of corporate and foundation relations, assistant to the president for strategic advancement and division head for marketing & external relations.
She is a member of the board of directors of the Adirondack North Country Association, a member of the public participation and Adirondack work groups for the North Country Regional Economic Development Council, and co-chair of the Adirondack Initiative for Wired Work. She is also past president of the Hospice & Palliative Care of St. Lawrence Valley Board of Directors.
Ms. Chezum received her doctoral degree in law and policy from Northeastern University, her MBA from Clarkson, and her bachelor of science in business administration and communication from Carroll University.
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HIV Infection And Metabolic Abnormalities Protocol 1 (HAMA001)
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This is a prospective, non-randomised, 48 week study of the effect of protease inhibitor (PI) containing and non-PI containing antiretroviral regimens on the expression of adipocyte specific genes, protein levels and cellular structure in HIV-infected individuals, naive to therapy, who are starting therapy for the first time.
HIV-Associated Lipodystrophy Syndrome
Cardiovascular Disease
Drug: Lamivudine
Drug: Stavudine
Drug: Didanosine
Drug: Zidovudine
Drug: Tenofovir
Drug: Abacavir
Drug: Efavirenz (EFV)
Drug: Nevirapine
Drug: Indinavir
Drug: Saquinavir
Drug: Amprenavir
Drug: Ritonavir
Drug: Nelfinavir
Drug: Tipranavir
Drug: enfuvirtide (T20)
Phase 4
|Study Type:
|Study Design:
|Endpoint Classification: Safety/Efficacy Study
Intervention Model: Single Group Assignment
Masking: Open Label
Primary Purpose: Diagnostic
|Official Title:
|Analysis of Lipodystrophy in HIV-Infected Individuals A Prospective, Non-randomised, 48 Week Study of the Effect of PI Containing and Non-PI Containing Antiretroviral Regimens on the Expression of Adipocyte Specific Genes, Protein Levels and Cellular Structure in HIV-infected Individuals, Naive to Therapy, Who Are Starting Therapy for the First Time
- To investigate changes in adipocyte structure and function in HIV-infected individuals treated with antiretroviral therapy
- To correlate changes in adipocyte function with changes in body composition and metabolic parameters in individuals beginning their first antiretroviral regimen
- To examine changes in adipocyte function in HIV-infected volunteers both prior to and after initiation of treatment in order to determine changes arising directly as a result of therapy
- To investigate changes in adipocyte function in pre-treated HIV-infected volunteers with and without established signs of HIVLD in order to determine if changes in function correlate with particular phenotypes such as lipoatrophy or buffalo hump
|Study Start Date:
|February 2003
|Study Completion Date:
|December 2007
|Primary Completion Date:
|October 2006 (Final data collection date for primary outcome measure)
Antiretroviral medications, used to treat HIV infection, cause side effects. These include changes in composition of fat throughout the body (loss in some areas and accumulation in others), elevations in blood lipids and abnormalities in glucose metabolism. The resulting syndrome is known as "HIV associated lipodystrophy" or HIVLD. In HIV negative populations, such abnormalities in lipid and glucose metabolism are associated with an increased risk of developing cardiovascular disease (CVD). The aim of this study is to characterize the changes that occur in body composition and metabolism with antiretroviral treatment and compare them to changes in fat tissue structure and function and surrogate markers for cardiovascular disease.
|Ages Eligible for Study:
|18 Years and older
|Genders Eligible for Study:
|Accepts Healthy Volunteers:
Inclusion Criteria:
- Age >18.
- Be able to provide written consent to perform in the trial.
- HIV antibody positive at time of entry to the study.
Specific to HIV Infection and Metabolic Abnormalities Protocol 1 (HAMA) part A only:
- Be naive to antiretroviral medication.
Specific to HAMA part B only:
- Have had a minimum total exposure to antiretroviral medications (to include drugs from more than one drug class) of 48 weeks at time of recruitment.
- Have had a minimum of 48 weeks interval since completion of HAMA part A.
Exclusion Criteria:
- Any history of, or ongoing, mental or physical condition (including suspected or known diagnosis of ischaemic heart disease), which, in the opinion of the investigator, would impede the subject's ability to participate in the trial.
- Prior use of growth hormone or glucocorticoid or anabolic steroid products within the previous six months.
- Prior use of supraphysiological doses of testosterone or oestrogen replacement therapy within the previous year.
- Alcohol or substance abuse which in the opinion of the investigator would affect the patients ability to participate in the trial.
- Prior use of any retinoid-containing compound within the previous six months.
- Abnormal coagulation.
- Previous allergic reaction or known allergy to local anaesthetic.
- Previous or concomitant use of medications, which, in the opinion of the investigator, would affect the subject's ability to participate in all activities involved in the trial.
- Any grade-three laboratory abnormality recorded from screening bloods, which, in the opinion of the investigator, would impede the subject's ability to safely complete all study requirements.
- Any finding on screening clinical examination, which, in the opinion of the investigator, would impede the subject's ability to participate in the rest of the trial.
- Pregnancy
Specific to HAMA part A only:
- Prior use of anti-retroviral agents (including protease inhibitors, nucleoside or non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors, investigational antiretroviral agents or fusion inhibitors). Entry of individuals who have had previous antiretroviral therapy as part of post exposure prophylaxis will be at the discretion of the study investigators.
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT00192660
|Australia, New South Wales
|St. Vincent's Hospital
|Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 2010
|Principal Investigator:
|Andrew D Carr, MD
|St. Vincents Hospital Sydney Limited
|Study Director:
|David A Cooper, MD
|The National Centre in HIV Epidemiology and Clinical Research, Sydney
Additional Information:
No publications provided
|Responsible Party:
|Kirby Institute
|ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
|NCT00192660 History of Changes
|Other Study ID Numbers:
|HAMA 001 Version 6, RO1 HL65953-01
|Study First Received:
|September 12, 2005
|Last Updated:
|April 11, 2012
|Health Authority:
|Australia: Department of Health and Ageing Therapeutic Goods Administration
Keywords provided by Kirby Institute:
Metabolic abnormality
Cardiovascular disease
Treatment Naive
Treatment Experienced
HIV Infections
Additional relevant MeSH terms:
Cardiovascular Diseases
HIV-Associated Lipodystrophy Syndrome
HIV Infections
Immune System Diseases
Immunologic Deficiency Syndromes
Lentivirus Infections
Lipid Metabolism Disorders
Metabolic Diseases
RNA Virus Infections
Retroviridae Infections
Sexually Transmitted Diseases
Sexually Transmitted Diseases, Viral
Skin Diseases
Skin Diseases, Metabolic
Virus Diseases
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By RICHARD SHAWSun Advocate publisher
Editors Note: This is one of a series of articles about the history of the Sun Advocate and the county it covers as a newspaper. These articles are being prepared as the 120th anniversary of the newspaper's birth approaches in 2011.
At the beginning of 1941 almost everyone knew that soon the country would be headed to war, with the possible deaths of men that were being inducted into the service heavy on everyones minds.
Little did Carbon County residents know that in the first three months of the year local multiple deaths of coal miners would rock the news, at times almost weekly.
Just three days into the new year, a coal dust explosion in the Royal mine killed Sheldon Binch, a 28 year old miner from Spring Glen. One other miner was also injured in the blast.
According to reports Binch was pushing a line of loaded coal cars in the mine when they derailed and knocked an electrical wire to the floor. That ignited the coal dust and Binch got the main force of the blast.
On Feb. 6, Frank Tangaro, 26, of Price was killed during a cave in at the Hiawatha Mine.
Then on March 8 Stephano Buffo, 51, of Helper was killed when a "fall of coal" hit him in the back. Alive after it happened, he was rushed to the Standardville Hospital but died later of his injuries. That accident happened in the Royal Mine, the second fatality of the young year for them.
A couple of days later Jack Leon Birch, 42 of Wellington, died at the Castle Gate Mine when he touched an electrified trolley line.
Apparently there was also another death during the month of February in a unnamed mine based on accounts in the paper when Birch was killed. The total by mid-March of 1941 was five and people in the community were becoming alarmed. While none of the deaths were related to one another, the string shook the towns and mining crews involved, with them wondering who would be next.
At the time the state had an inspection program for the mines, but the federal government did not. Ironically, a few days after the last men were killed Congress that required annual federal inspections of all coal mines. While federal inspectors existed before this bill was passed, they could not enter a mine without the permission of the mine's owners or operators. Now the once a year inspection would become mandatory and workers could petition to have more inspections if a majority of them deemed it necessary through a petition to the Interior Department.
The first quarter of 1941 also included a some other things that were reported in the Sun Advocate that affected the future of the county.
*In late February, a tavern, beer parlor and restaurant sales of alcohol closing regulation was passed and enforcement was begun. Because of "disturbances and roudism caused mainly by the ability of persons to purchase intoxicating beverages after late hours" the county sheriff's department and the towns in the county police chiefs said they would enforce a 1 a.m. sales ban. The ban pertained to all nights except Saturdays and holiday eves or holiday nights.
*Work that had begun on the new Carbon County Airport was furthered by a report that the entire plan for the new airport had been approved by what was then known as the United States Aeronautical Commission (the predecessor of the FAA). Along with the approval came a request from the USAC concerning the possibility of expanding the plans to include lengthening and widening the proposed runway to military specifications for landing and launching of "giant bombers and other large planes." It was also reported at the time that Transcontinental Airlines had been inquiring as to the possibilities of using the airport as one of their stops. Because of the federal approval that next spring it was decided that some state equipment and help would be added to the county's crew to work on the new airport.
*In late March the American Legion held its Legion Liars Contest. Each year the legionaires would have members come up with the biggest lies they could think of or had heard. Vern N. Davis, a patrolman in the county, was the 1940 champ and "holder of the golden cup (for lying) which is probably brass" reported the Sun Advocate. "It must be fun to be able to lie like hell and te a prize for it too," the paper remarked.
As for the paper itself, through the first part of 1941 its editorial remarks were aimed at county government for not working to bring more tourism and business to the local area.
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|Aneroid Lake
Date Climbed: Aug 26, 2011
|Easy climb up the ridge, followed by some great scenery.
|Posted Aug 28, 2012 1:22 am
|Nice Climb up ridge
Date Climbed: Sep 4, 2011
|Nice Scramble up ridge. Camping at Aneroid Lake. The views were beautiful from the top!
|Posted Oct 2, 2011 3:29 am
|Southern of the east ridges
Date Climbed: Jun 4, 2007
|Last peak in a two day trip up Mt. Howard (cheating by tram), East Peak, Hidden Peak, Aeroid Peak, and Petes Point, then out by Aeroid Lake. Camped near Dollar Lake (still under snow I think). Fun trip.
|Posted Jul 7, 2011 2:05 pm
|Troy B
|Route Climbed: North Ridge
Date Climbed: Jul 15, 2010
|Very cool hike up the north ridge before dawn. I camped the night before at the base of the north ridge. Woke up before 4am and was off and hiking before 5. Snapped shots of the sun rising between Hidden and Aneroid from the upper slopes of Pete's Point. The early morning light in the lakes basin was spectacular. The upper lakes basin appears to still have a lot of snow.
|Posted Jul 17, 2010 3:58 pm
Date Climbed: Aug 20, 2009
|Once you get past all the steep stuff at the beginning.
|Posted Aug 29, 2009 9:51 pm
Date Climbed: Aug 20, 2009
|Man, this one was tough for me. It was hot and I didn't want to do it but I trudged up. Twice in the grey rock area, my Dad had to lift me up to Flanders who made sure I was safe. I sort of froze up on the first Class 3 section but they had me secure and then after that, I just walked up to the summit. On the way down, my Dad and Flanders led me into talus and lupine which was not easy for me. I wanted to quit a couple times but had to go down. Got to rest in the snow below and eat it and roll around in it. It was great, especially since it is hard for me to regulate heat. Then we hiked over to Jewett Lake to camp and I crashed hard. I didn't want to hang around the campfire that night and I went to the tent early.
|Posted Aug 24, 2009 7:38 pm
|Brian Jenkins
Date Climbed: Aug 20, 2009
|Hiked over with Flanders and Lunadog from Dollar Ridge and ditched packs just before crossing the trail from Tenderfoot Pass. Started up the east ridge but once we hit the grey rock section, it was apparent this was not a dog-friendly route. I would not call this a walk-up as there are two Class 3 sections. We had to lift my pup up in two spots before being able to hike over to the summit. Continued around the ridge and descended scree on the south slope to the saddle between it and Point 9395. Then down steep rock and lupine plants even as Lunadog protested by stopping and laying down several times. Once we got to easier ground and found the trail again, there was a small snowfield below we went down to. All three of us lay in the snow as it was a very hot day. Then back via the trail to Tenderfoot Pass, the packs and to Jewett Lake to camp.
|Posted Aug 24, 2009 2:18 am
|North gulley
Date Climbed: Jul 29, 2009
|Pat and I started from Dollar Lake, over Tenderfoot Pass, then about half way to Polaris Pass. We climbed north up a gulley to the col between Pete's Point and Pt 9375. Took the ridge to summit from there. Descended via the SE ridge ... which would have been a better ascent route.
|Posted Aug 3, 2009 3:41 pm
|Winter Climb
Date Climbed: Mar 12, 1998
|One of my favorite areas. I would like to get back there someday.
|Posted Feb 12, 2009 11:42 pm
|Route Climbed: Up the N ridge and down the S ridge
Date Climbed: Sep 2, 2007
|I hiked in from Tenderfoot Trailhead with a couple friends and set up camp at Dollar Lake. We summited Aneroid that night, and my friends decided they were too tired to attempt Pete's in the morning. So I woke up at 5:45 and headed off in the early morning light. I attempted to maintain my elevation by traversing the north slopes of Dollar Ridge and quickly decided it would be better to just descend to the basin and hike back up. From the east base of the peak, I took the north ridge up and the south ridge down. The views from the summit were truly amazing... some of the best I've seen in the Wallowas. On the way back I climbed up Dollar Ridge and down to Dollar Lake rather than back down to the basin and back up to Dollar Lake. This turned out to be a much more enjoyable way to get between Pete's and Dollar Lake. Both requier about the same amount of effort and the views from Dollar Ridge are also spectacular.
|Posted Sep 3, 2007 5:29 pm
|J Fox
|North Ridge
Date Climbed: Oct 5, 1997
|I climbed this with my brother and grad school roommate a few weeks after moving from Boston to Idaho. We camped at Aneroid Lake and climbed the North Ridge from there. This was my first experience of climbing out west and I loved it. The Wallowas seemed so huge then compared to the Appalachians. I've climbed in a lot bigger ranges since but I still think of the Wallowas as one of my favorite places to camp and climb.
|Posted Jun 27, 2007 3:14 am
|Infected Mushroom
|Route: North Ridge
Date Climbed: Aug 7, 2006
|With clam, last summit of our adventure. See five day five person trip report.
|Posted Aug 18, 2006 9:01 pm
|Mr. Clam
|Route Climbed: North Ridge
Date Climbed: Aug 7, 2006
|Climbed on the 4th day of a 5 day Wallowa Journey.
|Posted Aug 9, 2006 11:02 pm
|Bob Bolton
|Route Climbed: NE Ridge Date Climbed: July 1976
|This was the second summit of a traverse from Aneroid Mountain to the peak west of Aneroid Lake. From the summit of Pete's Point we hiked north, over that summit, and then along the ridge until we found a way to descend back into the basin north of the lake where we were camped.
|Posted Dec 3, 2004 8:42 pm
|Route Climbed: South Ridge Date Climbed: October 3, 2004
|Climbed the south ridge from the vicinity of Tenderfoot Pass and descended down the north ridge. Great day with cool, clear skies. This was the last of six summits climbed in two days along the Wallowa/Imnaha divide.
|Posted Oct 27, 2004 12:34 am


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Notice: Foreign Tourists Purchasing Tickets for Tibet Routes are Required to Hold Tibet Letter
According to the order of the General Administration of Civil Aviation, passengers who purchase flight tickets to Lhasa, Linzhi, Banda and Ali in Tibet as either a destination or connecting point may not purchase tickets online using Air China¡¯s website unless they are Chinese citizens with Chinese resident ID cards. All other passengers must bring their identification documents to a local Air China ticket office in order to purchase tickets. Passengers who do not follow these requirements shall be responsible for all losses resulting from the violation, such being restricted from board flights. Air China will not accept any liability for such losses.
According to the Civil Aviation Administration of China, foreign tourists who travel to Tibet in one of China¡¯s civil aircraft are required to present their valid passports and original valid Tibet travel approval letters issued by relevant authorities. If either of these documents is not presented, they will be refused entry into Tibet. We ask foreign passengers to ensure they have the Tibet travel approval letter when purchasing their airline ticket so there are no problems boarding the airplane or entering Tibet. Air China bears no liability in cases where passengers do not have proper documentation.
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Why should foreigners apply for the ¡°Tibet travel approval letter¡±?
In view of unique ethnic traditions, cultural heritage needs and environmental protection in Tibet, as well as the traffic situation, tourism service facilities and reception capacity in this region, the Chinese government requires that all foreign tourists (non-Chinese citizens), Taiwan tourists and overseas Chinese people (not including Hong Kong and Macao SAR residents holding Chinese SAR passports or Home Return Permits), apply for the ¡°Tibet travel approval letter for foreign tourists¡± issued by the TTB (Tibet Tourism Bureau) before traveling to Tibet. Foreign journalists and diplomats are not permitted to enter Tibet as tourists.
Who needs to apply for the ¡°Tibet travel approval letter¡±?
Note: Chinese people living overseas shall also apply for the ¡°Tibet travel approval letter¡± if they hold non-Chinese passports.
Note: Hong Kong and Macao compatriots are no longer required to present a ¡°Tibet travel approval letter¡± when traveling to Tibet. Hong Kong and Macao tourists holding Chinese SAR passports, Home Return Permits (issued prior to 1988 and valid for ten years) or Mainland Travel Permits for Hong Kong and Macau Residents, can travel to Tibet.
Relevant provisions for foreigners to travel in Tibet
According to the National Tourism Administration, foreign tourists, Taiwan tourists and overseas Chinese (not including Hong Kong and Macao SAR residents holding Chinese SAR passports or Home Return Permits) are not permitted to travel independently in Tibet. Travel must be organized and planned in groups, regardless of the number of tourists.
Organized overseas travel groups can ask their travel agents to apply for the ¡°Tibet travel approval letter¡± from the TTB and its offices in various regions. The TTB has offices in Beijing, Shanghai, Chengdu and Golmud, and they all deal with applications from individual overseas tourists who want to travel to Tibet.
How to apply for the ¡°Tibet travel approval letter¡±?
Applying for a Chinese Visa -Overseas tourists must obtain a Chinese visa from the Chinese Embassy or Consulate in the location where they work or reside, with the exception of those who reside in countries that have signed visa-free agreements with China.
Applying for the ¡°Tibet travel approval letter¡± - Foreign tourists are asked to submit basic identification information (including name, nationality, age, sex, occupation, and passport number), route to and point of entrance, approximate travel time, travel intentions, telephone contact information and other materials, to designated offices of the TTB. This can be done directly or through travel agencies. A copy of the Chinese visa and first page of the tourist¡¯s passport need to be faxed or emailed to the TTB. Tourists should receive confirmation for travel to Tibet within two to four days.
The ¡°Tibet travel approval letter¡± is usually issued instantly upon receipt of copies of the tourist¡¯s passport and visa. Checking and approval of the letter requires three working days. In view of matters related to travel, such as air tickets, hotels, guides and vehicles, tourists are suggested to begin the application procedures as early as possible to confirm information on route, time and location for travel in Tibet.
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Situated in the beating heart of Sydney City, Aarons Hotel Sydney's unique heritage listed 19th century building offers modern facilities, service, comfort, with an unbeatable location and excellent value for money.
Aarons Hotel Sydney offers incredibly competitive rates specifically designed to suit travellers on all budgets, from accommodating the solo traveller needing a bed for the night or two, or a large 6-beded room for groups, down to the family that's on the go, we can cater to suit your needs. All our rooms come with reverse cycle air-conditioning, your own private en-suite, LCD TV with a DVD player & Wi-Fi throughout the hotel.
From budget doubles, family rooms sleeping up to 6 or upgrade to the executive suite with balcony, Aarons Hotel Sydney offers affordable clean accommodation right in the heart of Sydney.
All our rooms have a private ensuite, with LCD TV's & DVD players, reverse cycle air-conditioning, telephone, bars fridges, tea and coffee making facilities and the rooms are serviced daily.
From Charles Kingsford Smith Airport
The easiest way to Aarons from the airport is the Airport Shuttle Bus ($14.00 per person), which will drop you off right at the Hotel doorstep. Alternatively, hop on a Green Line train from within the airport terminal and its just 10 minutes to Central Train Station ($15.00 one way). See the directions below on walking from Central to our Hotel.
From Central Train Station & Interstate Coach Terminal
In Sydney, all trains lead to Central Station. Once you've grabbed your bags, it's just a short 5 minutes walk to Aarons Hotel Sydney:
Exit onto corner of Eddy Avenue and Pitt Street, Sydney.
Cross Pitt St at the traffic lights and walk down Rawson Place.
Turn right onto George St.
Turn left into Ultimo Rd.
Aarons Hotel is a block down on the left of Ultimo Rd, right opposite Paddy's Markets.
By Bus - If coming to the Hotel on a local bus, it's easiest to stop on George St in the CBD. Ask the driver to let you off at the corner of George Street and Ultimo Road (the closest stop to Paddy's Markets). From there it's a 2 minutes walk down Ultimo Road, Aarons is on the left hand side opposite Paddy's.
By Taxi - Sydney's cab drivers will all be familiar with Aaron's central city location. A taxi from Sydney airport will run you around $25 and takes around 25 minutes, although it's advised to plan for longer as CBD traffic can be very busy, especially in peak hour. Cabs carry a maximum of 4 people.
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BUFFALO, N.Y. - Governor Andrew Cuomo recently announced the first $50 million of his $1 billion in promised state economic development funds had leveraged a commitment from Albany Molecular Research Inc. to bring 250 jobs and up to $250 million in private investment to the Buffalo Niagara Medical Campus.
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People go to great lengths to conceal bad odors or enhance pleasant ones. For example, a store shelf will reveal a myriad of deodorants while upscale name brand perfumes may be "designed to capture the essence of a garden on the Nile". In fact, celebrities are capitalizing by adding their names to the bottle of perfume. An NPR news report cites rapper 50 Cent, as selling the "smell of success" in a bottle. Even more, markets not normally associated with perfume are beginning to introduce their own products. The implication of these developments is the importance of others noticing the "smell of success" or the scent of "a garden on the Nile" when near you.
However, if the purpose of wearing perfume is to look favorably in other people's eyes then according to research by Li, Moallem, Paller, and Gottfried (2007) people are taking the wrong approach. It appears that the best way to influence someone's social preference is to wear perfume that is perceived outside of consciousness. The researchers found that pleasant odors presented unconsciously produced more favorable ratings of faces. Contrary to general perception, favorable ratings were not found when presenting pleasant scents consciously. It remains unclear, however, if the findings will hold in social interactions. If so, how close would people have to stand next to each other for the effect to occur?
Li, W., Moallem, I., Paller, K.A., & Gottfried, J.A. (2007) Subliminal smells can guide social preferences.