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By RICHARD SHAWSun Advocate publisher
The Sun Advocate website grew during the last two weeks as the paper launched an on-line directory for businesses.
The new feature of the site may be accessed by going to the home page of the Sun Advocate and clicking on the menu bar where it is labeled "Business Directory." Doing that will bring up a directory of all businesses in the area. Preferred businesses are listed at the top of the directory.
The site is designed to give readers a complete listing of information about businesses at the click of a mouse. The listing is searchable by using key words or asking to locate services.
If a reader types in "restaurants," a listing of all local establishments will pop up. Once a reader clicks on a specific restaurant, information such as address and phone number are displayed.
The preferred businesses that appear first have joined with the Sun Advocate to provide more information for readers. The information includes a map location of the business and a description of the establishment along with the company's logo, offerings, photos and a video in some cases.
There is also a link with which readers may connect to a company's website.
Once the site is set up by the Sun Advocate staff, the business can adjust what is on the displayed page.
For instance, a restaurant can have a menu displayed on the site and change it at any time. The restaurant could also list daily specials or notes from the chef for that day's fare.
The site also gives the business the ability to provide coupons that readers can print out and bring to the company for a discount.
Some businesses are also opting for an E-shopping site. For instance, a store might have a number of items it wants to sell on-line to customers who request it through the web. The items can be displayed as well as purchased right on the site.
For today's businesses, a website presense is an important part of marketing.
But people who use a general search engine know that, when something is requested, pages and pages of listings frequently come up. Often, a businesses site will be buried behind hundreds of others. The way the sites get to the top of the list is to have a business connected to hundreds or even thousands of hits generated by the host search engine.
The Sun Advocate has teamed up with dozens of newspapers across the country and their vast readerships to create that kind of volume in the site. So within a few weeks of being listed as preferred businesses, when a type of establishment is requested through one of the search engines, the company will be near the top of that listing.
Listing in a business directory is an important part of commerce in the age of the Internet. Many people younger than 35 years of age get much of their information from websites and searches.
Local establishments interested in becoming preferred businesses in the Sun Advocate Business Directory may contact Lynna Tweddell or Jenni Fasselin at 637-0732 for additional information.


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|Weekend Injuries From Basketball, Motorcycle
|Written by Steve Frank
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A man was airlifted to the Johnson City Medical Center after being injured in a basketball game at Green Valley School late yesterday afternoon. Reports to 9-1-1 said the man tripped over another player's leg and hit face-first on the court, causing him to lose consciousness just before 4pm. At first,
WINGS Air Rescue reported they were unable to fly due to the approaching storms, but then found a path through the weather to the school, and transported the man, who had regained consciousness as Watauga Medics arrived.
A woman was injured in a motorcycle crash Saturday afternoon near Blowing Rock. The crash occurred about 5 miles southwest of Blowing Rock on US 221 as a woman was thrown off the motorcycle as it crashed near Yonahlassee Road. Watauga Medics rushed to the scene of the 4pm crash to transport the woman to Watauga Medical Center, and the State Patrol is investigating.
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Sales tax collections again were up for Lewis and St. Lawrence counties in the second quarter of 2013 while Jefferson County recovered slightly but not enough to reverse a slide toward an overall loss for the year.
Sales tax collections are down for the third quarter in a row as Jefferson County heads into what may be its most difficult budget season in 10 years, according to figures released Tuesday by Legislator Scott A. Gray, R-Watertown.
The numbers show that the county is doing only slightly better than three months ago, when sales tax collections were down nearly 2 percent compared with the same period last year.
This time, that number is only 1.79 percent a small improvement that offers little comfort.
We are in a very precarious situation heading into what might be our most difficult budget in nearly a decade, Mr. Gray said in an email to legislators. We have been experiencing stagnation of state and federal funds and now sales tax.
As in the previous two quarters, sales tax estimates looked promising at first, only to plunge well below projections in the third month of the quarter, when accounts are reconciled with the state.
According to estimates, after distributing revenue to its towns, villages and the city of Watertown, Jefferson County collected $2.9 million in July, 9.64 percent more than the same month last year, and $2.8 million in August, 7.8 percent more than last year.
Once the accounts were reconciled, however, the county recorded sales tax receipts of $3,447,164 for September a 15.04 percent decrease compared with the $4,057,245 earned in September 2012.
The reconciled numbers represent a loss of $144,071 for the quarter and a 1.54 percent dip in sales tax revenue compared with the same quarter last year.
For 2013 thus far, the county itself has collected $25,299,887 1.79 percent less than last year.
Mr. Gray is projecting a sales tax shortfall of $500,000 to $750,000 for 2013.
The news, while not surprising, reinforces the notion that this will be a challenging year for administrators and legislators alike as they try to write next years budget.
We were somewhat prepared for this, said Legislator Michael J. Docteur, R-Cape Vincent, vice chairman of the Jefferson County Board of Legislators. It doesnt look like well make budget with sales tax. I expect this year to be challenging at best.
To compound the problem, the county is dangerously close to its recommended general fund balance, which decreased by $2.7 million from $39.8 million to $37.1 million this year, according to the Cheektowaga accounting firm Drescher & Malecki, LLP.
That figure includes other funds that have not yet been committed, according to County Administrator Robert F. Hagemann III.
Mr. Hagemann said that county officials aim to keep enough cash on hand to cover 2 months worth of expenses. For Jefferson County, that figure is around $32 million.
Right now the countys reserve fund balance is at approximately $26 million, Mr. Hagemann said.
Its more the trend that is of concern than the exact number, Mr. Hagemann said.
The county recently spent $2.2 million from its fund balance to acquire Tom Brouty Aircraft Service, a fixed-base-operations company formerly owned by Thomas R. Brouty at the Watertown International Airport, and approximately $500,000 on various programs, including a sizable chunk on outboarding inmates from the overcrowded Metro-Jefferson Public Safety Building.
While Mr. Gray called the investment at the airport appropriate, he expressed reservations about the use of fund balance to meet expenses, even though the county likely will be forced to do the same thing in 2014.
Our sources of revenue need to be matched with expenses, our sources of revenue are flat while our expenses have natural growth, which will make this budget difficult, he wrote in his email to legislators. If anyone desires to increase cost we will need to sacrifice in other areas by cutting or be willing to raise property taxes in order to meet expenses.
In St. Lawrence County, sales tax revenues were up by 5.06 percent for the quarter that ended Sept. 13, possibly because of the Bassmaster Elite Series that took place in Waddington in August.
From July through mid-September, the county generated $11,211,495.44 in sales tax, an increase of $540,470.50 over the same period last year, when the county took in $10,671,024.94.
I certainly think 34,000 people coming to a four-day event will have an impact, St. Lawrence County Administrator Karen M. St. Hilaire said.
The period covered by the increase also was the height of the tourism season, she said.
State officials told St. Lawrence County Treasurer Kevin M. Felt that automotive sales were up by about $130,000 and collection on formerly unpaid sales tax was up by about $100,000.
Half of the increase was that, he said.
The 5 percent increase in the quarter was in keeping with the state average, Mr. Felt said.
So far this year, the county will receive $32,329,358.64, an increase of 3.41 percent over the previous period in 2012, when its sales tax receipts were at $31,263,443.90.
The additional $1,065,914.74 is welcome news, Ms. St. Hilaire said.
The county budgeted $42.1 million in sales tax receipts for 2013, but is estimating final figures will be close to $43 million.
This looks like it will go over so it will go to fund balance, Ms. St. Hilaire said.
Lewis County also recorded an increase.
The county received $2,804,844 in sales tax receipts for the third quarter of 2013, an increase of 5.31 percent over the $2,663,476 generated during the same period last year.
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|Embezzlement, Forgery at Car Dealership
Wilkesboro Police are investigating the possible embezzlement of some $9000 from a local car dealership. The crime occurred sometime between mid July and August 30th at Wilkes Nissan, where company officials told police that they discovered a monetary discrepancy in a car sale,
then found that paperwork in the transaction had a forged signature. The buyer told company officials and police that he gave a $9000 down payment on the vehicle, and that apparently did not show up on the second set of paperwork filed at the dealership. The contract the buyer produced was totally different, including the signature. Police have a suspect listed in the report, but so far, no arrest is listed by police.
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Dale Andrews
I am incumbent Dale Andrews running for East Carbon Mayor for a second term. I was raised in Sunnyside and have lived in East Carbon for over 30 years. It is my home and will always be home. My main interest in city government is to do my best to keep our city a safe, affordable, friendly and hopefully happy place for our citizens to reside.
I give to the community knowledge and experience. I served on the city council for two years, 1980-1982. Then I was elected mayor for the next four years. During this time the city saw many new improvements. The water treatment plant was built. Before this time, our drinking water was untreated. Then came the Whitmore Square Apartment Complex and the new post office. The city maintenance shop was built. The old city hall was renovated and our 1982 fire truck was purchased, all with grant money - "free money".
I left city government for the next few years. Because of my past experience as Mayor, in May of 2000 I was asked to fill the vacancy left by Mayor Paul Clark. In 2002 I ran and was elected mayor.
During my past six years as mayor, the city council and I have increased our water storage capacity by 500,000 gallons in the new tank and another 500,000 gallons in our refurbished underground tank. I acquired $180,000 at 2.5 percent interest and $265,000 in grant money to pay for these projects.
We have created the East Carbon Justice Court allowing us to keep fines within the city and hold court here rather than traveling to Price.
We have secured funding amounting to $500,000 at zero percent interest and $680,000 grant money to make the state mandated sewer lagoon improvements.
I was instrumental in the Hunt Oil/State land exchange that opens up the Cold Spring area to public use.
I am on the Carbon County OHV Committee to bring the OHV trail through Carbon County via Nine Mile, Cottonwood and Dry canyons, over Bruin Point and down Sunnyside Canyon and through Sunnyside and East Carbon City. Hopefully this will bring us new revenues.
Great improvements have been made to the archery and gun ranges and the Columbia Park.
The council has adopted an Abandonded/Hazzardous Building Ordinance that enables the city to take the appropriate legal steps to rid the city of unsafe, abandoned buildings that are hazardous to our residents. All this takes time and due process of law.
As to future projects: my first priority is to get our city financially sound without causing a hardship on our citizens.
I have a good relationship with county and state officials who can help us with our needs. These relationships don't come over night. I would like to see the city through these hard times.
Orlando LaFontaine
While not a local native of East Carbon City, I have lived here for five years. I am a property owner and businessman. I currently am working on the renovation of the former Dragerton Department Store.
I was raised and educated in New York.
My aim is to bring businesses back into our community. I believe there is a future for the City of East Carbon and sometimes change is the answer.
I have specific goals, which include involving the residents, listening to the views and the opinion of others, cleaning up our city and being a fall time mayor. I realize this requires commitment and I am willing to do my best to fulfill these obligations.
There are some critical problems ahead of us, particularly in the economic development areas. I would support the Range Creek water development project. This is essential for our future.
I will represent each and every resident in an honest and dependable manner. We need to make our city attractive and jobs available. It is my desire as mayor to see these concerns be a top priority of the administration.
I love East Carbon City and will do my best to represent it.
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New draft rules governing hydraulic fracturing on federal lands need to set a good example for states and local governments, according to The Wilderness Society.
The Wilderness Society today applauded the U.S. House for passing the Hill Creek Cultural Preservation and Energy Development Act. The legislation is expected to be voted on in the U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee tomorrow.
Congress Extends Dismal Track Record on Land Conservation
The Wilderness Society today took a position on three bills being heard in the House Natural Resources Committee's Subcommittee on Public Lands and Environmental Regulation.
The Wilderness Society opposes:
The Wilderness Society today praised the federal Bureau of Land Management for releasing its updated Legacy Wells Summary Report and laying out a strategic plan to clean up abandoned oil and gas well sites drilled decades ago by the U.S. Navy and U.S.
The following statement from Dave Alberswerth, senior policy adviser for The Wilderness Society regards a hearing in the House Natural Resources Committee on an upcoming rule governing hydraulic fracturing on federal lands.
The following statement from Dave Alberswerth, senior policy adviser for The Wilderness Society regards S. 761, the Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act, being voted out of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee.
The following statement is from The Wilderness Society President Jamie Williams, on the retirement of Department of Interior Deputy Secretary David Hayes.


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Jerry asked for a sweater. Even though he is the warmest boy in world, braving the coldest days in a t-shirt and shorts if I would let him, I am knitting him a sweater. Without really thinking the whole thing through, I'm knitting it out of worsted weight Cascade 220, which makes for a Very Warm Sweater.
After I snapped this picture, I crocheted the steeks, cut the tiny neck steek in order for the whole thing to lay flat, and blocked it. Yesterday was rainy, today is rainy/icy/snowy/all around wet, and so I will have to wait (and wait and wait) for it to dry before I get back to it. Sad.
I do not have high hopes that it will be worn very much. In that sense, this is a process sweater; the fun comes in designing and executing. And what fun it is!
I'm making it big so it may have a chance next winter. I'm making it will skulls, which increases it's wearability potential. I am even duplicate stitching green skull eyes (at the boy's request), to up the ante even more.
The design is my own. I started with a swatch.
The first design looked good on paper (the large silly bottom skulls) and looked horrible once knitted. Then I took a break from it for a few weeks and came back with the new, argyle-insprired skulls at the top. I like it a lot.
I have a feeling Jerry will like it, too. He has a thing for skulls:
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Every October, Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a sea of pink ribbons washes over products. This cute and soothing pink ribbon which represents companies' promise to donate into cancer research, however, leaves some breast cancer survivors feeling suffering rather than appreciating. "I think that the pink ribbon, as symbol, tends to pretty up what is a pretty crappy disease. But a pink ribbon is easier to look at than the disease itself." Like Zielinski, many breast cancer survivors feel overwhelmed by the constant pink reminder of a disease that has forever altered their lives.
The diagnosis of breast cancer, the most common type of cancer among American women, elicits greater distress than any other diagnosis, regardless of prognosis. Medical and psychological research suggests that patients' reporting of somatic symptoms is more closely related to emotional variables (particularly negative affect) than to their actual health as determined by external criteria (Koller et al, 1996 ). A supportive social environment (broad social network, presence of a significant other, availability and reception of social support) has beneficial effects on patient's health whereas negative emotions, most of which are evoked by stigma, could be very harmful to patients' health (Eccleston , 2008).
Stigma means that the individual possesses an undesired anomaly and is therefore disqualified from full social acceptance. People may think breast cancer is less stigmatized than mental diseases or other physical diseases such as HIV because the most significant risk factors for breast cancer (such as genetics and age) can't be altered by women, which is why it's often regarded as a "blameless" disease. However, besides negative responses (anxiety, disgust, sadness, anger, or helplessness), the effects of stigma may also contain positive emotions such as empathy or overconcern. Both emotional responses, however, reflect the attitude that the stigmatized person is unfavorably different from "normal" individuals (Koller et al, 1996).Imagine a breast cancer woman who is constantly reminded by this pink ribbon and thus is forced to be aware of the disease so often. Is it a charity or a torture?
Eccleston, C.P. (2008). The Psychological and Physical Health Effects of Stigma: The Role of Self-threats. Social and Personality Psychology Compass, 10,1345–1361.
Michael Koller, M., et al. (1996). Symptom reporting in cancer patients: The role of negative affect and experienced social stigma. Cancer, 77, 983-995.


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Jun (Jay) Zhu, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Microbiology
Department: Microbiology
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Department of Microbiology
University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA 19104
Department of Microbiology
University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA 19104
Office: 215-573-4104
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Wuhan University, China, 1991.
Ph.D. (Microbiology)
Cornell University, 1999.
BS (Biology)
Wuhan University, China, 1991.
Ph.D. (Microbiology)
Cornell University, 1999.
Description of Research ExpertiseResearch Interests
Bacterial pathogenesis, Quorum Sensing, Biofilms, Vibrio cholerae, Clostridium difficile
Research Details
My laboratory is interested in how pathogenic bacteria sense and respond to their surroundings. We study Vibrio cholerae, which causes the acute diarrheal illness cholera, to determine the various chemical signals that bacteria receive when infecting the human intestinal tract, and how these signals are converted into changes in gene expression. We have identified multiple small molecules produced by the host that V. cholerae interprets as a signal that it has entered the human intestines, and to activate its virulence program. We have also identified the role of quorum sensing, the use of small molecules by bacteria as a marker of population growth, in regulating virulence and biofilm production by V. cholerae. We are currently also focused on how V. cholerae senses and responds to oxidative and nitrosative stresses during infection. We employ a variety of innovative genetic screens, biochemical techniques, animal models, and deep sequencing to probe these hypotheses. Last, we have begun applying our expertise with V. cholerae to the study of Clostridium difficile, an increasingly important cause of hospital-associated and community-acquired diarrhea. We believe that our work will shed light on importance of bacterial pathogen's genetic controls in the "hide-and-seek" game of host-pathogen interactions, with the goal of better understanding V. cholerae and C. difficile pathogenesis and, potentially, discovering novel treatment options for the diarrheal diseases.
Selected PublicationsYang M, Liu Z, Hughes C, Stern AM, Wang H, Zhong Z, Kan B, Fenical W, Zhu J: Bile salt-induced intermolecular disulfide bond formation activates Vibrio cholerae virulence. Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A. 110(6): 2348-2353, 2013.
Stern, A.M., A.J. Hay, Z. Liu, F.A.Desland, J.Zhang, Z. Zhong, and Zhu, J. : The NorR Regulon Is Critical for Vibrio cholerae Resistance to Nitric Oxide and Sustained Colonization of the Intestines. mBio 3: e00013-12, 2012.
Liu, Z., M. Yang, G. Peterfreund, A. M. Tsou, N. Selamoglu, F. Daldal, Z. Zhong, B. Kan, and J. Zhu.: Vibrio cholerae anaerobic induction of virulence gene expression is controlled by thiol-based redox sensing of virulence regulator AphB. Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. USA. 108: 810-815, 2011.
Liu, Z., T. Miyashiro, A. Tsou, A. Hsiao, M. Goulian, and J. Zhu: Mucosal penetration primes Vibrio cholerae for host colonization by repressing quorum sensing. Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. USA. 105: 9769 - 9774, 2008 Notes: Commented in PNAS 2008 105:9449-9450; Sci. Signal.(Science STKE) 2008 1, ec260
Hsiao, A, K. Toscano, and J.Zhu: Post-transcriptional cross-talk between pro- and anti-colonization pili biosynthesis systems in V. cholerae. Mol. Microbiol. 67: 849 - 860, 2008.
Hsiao, A., Z. Liu, A. Joelsson, and J. Zhu: Vibrio cholerae virulence regulator-coordinated evasion of host immunity. Proc. Natl Acad. Sci 103: 14542 - 14547, 2006.
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Our graduates enjoy successful careers in a broad range of areas including the legal community, business, government, and the judiciary. The Alumni and Development Office takes great pride in serving our more than 8,000 alumni throughout the world.
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In this area of the SLU LAW website, you can access a wide variety of information including:
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The BHP (Business Honors Program) is part of the McCombs School of Business at The University of Texas at Austin. We are both a four-year major and an Honors Program. When students complete the program they will have a degree in Business Honors. BHP provides a world class education, countless opportunities and a tight-knit student community.
Are you a leader at your high school? Have you challenged yourself by taking the most difficult classes available and mastering them? Do you go above and beyond to succeed inside and outside of the classroom? These are some of the questions we ask our high achieving future students. Grades and test scores are extremely important to the process as are leadership and extracurricular activities. Our admits go on to be successful students and top university leaders.
The Business Honors Program is modeled after case-based MBA programs. Small classes focus on discussion and presentation, group collaboration, and analytical exercises. Robust programming and dedicated advisors provide students with personalized attention and unique opportunities. Students learn from not only esteemed professors, but also from each other.
Compared directly against other business schools, Texas BHP students arguably have few if any equals. With a program consisting of 500 students across all four years (comparable in many cases to the size of the entire business school of other peer institutions) and an academic profile second to none, the McCombs School of Business has created a truly singular undergraduate business education.
Yes. Almost all of our students choose to major in additional subjects. Most students tend to pick up another major from within the business school (Accounting, Finance, Marketing, etc.). Other students tend to think outside the business school box and might select a second major in Pre-Med, Math, Liberal Arts or History. Some students might even decide to have three different majors. Business is important in any industry so having a Business Honors degree will help you achieve whatever career goals you have in mind.
BHP classes are modeled after MBA classes. Average class sizes range from 30-40 students. These small classes allow for networking and increased student/faculty interaction. The accelerated MBA-style curriculum allows for case-based study in which students are simultaneously learning and applying knowledge on various subjects. BHP selects world-class professors to teach its classes. These professors are equipped with a combination of professional expertise in their fields as well as world-renowned research on various business disciplines and subjects.
Cost is a big factor for most students. When students are comparing tuition and scholarship offers, they are often comparing apples to oranges. It is important to look carefully at the net cost of each school and think about what you are getting for that amount. UT Austin is consistently recognized as one of the best values for the money. In addition, McCombs has one of the top career services offices in the nation and BHP has a near 100% job placement rate upon graduation over the last five years. This means that students aren't just getting an education for the money, they are also getting the resources they need to land jobs.
Applicants are evaluated holistically. This means there are no cut-offs or minimums, we look at all aspects of the application.
To apply, students should fill out the ApplyTexas application at www.applytexas.org. They will need to list "Unspecified Business" as their first choice and indicate their interest in BHP. The letter of recommendation is the only additional item needed for the BHP application. The personal essays from the UT application and expanded resume will be reviewed as part of their BHP application.
Many students will ask this question. Students who complete their application on or before October 15 will be considered for early decision. This first group of applicants will receive communication before the regular decision pool. Students who applied by the early deadline will be evaluated under the same criteria as students who have applied by the regular deadline. The possibility of admission will neither be negatively or positively influenced. The benefit of applying by the early deadline is earlier notification of the status of your application. If admitted, this is a non-binding admissions decision. Students will not be required to enroll in UT, McCombs, or BHP.
Yes. The Business Honors Program has a sophomore admissions process. We admit a limited number of students who have completed their freshman year of college. We accept applications from current McCombs Business students, internal transfers and external transfers. We use a holistic approach when comparing applicants. Our admissions staff will place emphasis on the number and academic challenge of the courses you have taken, GPA, and evidence of college-level extracurricular activities and leadership. We will only look at what you have done since entering college. High school transcripts and activities will not be considered.
Current BHP students are available to answer questions through our online chat feature, which students can access from the BHP website. You can also call our main line during business hours to speak with a BHP student.
Students wanting to learn more about BHP or the McCombs School of Business can attend a BBA and/or BHP information session, held regularly on the UT campus. Those students who are admitted can schedule a campus visit with one of our student recruiters, where they will have a custom itinerary designed for them which would include things like sitting in on a class and meeting with a BHP advisor.
*SAT averages are based on a 1600 verbal and quantitative composite and exclude the writing section. The SAT range for those admitted in 2014 was 1290-1600.
Note that the average class rank is based only on ranking schools. Derived ranks from non-ranking schools are not included.
In addition to outstanding academic credentials, each admitted student displays commitment to involvement in numerous extracurricular activities and holds significant leadership positions at school and in the community.
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SANBORN, NY -- A demonstration was held outside Niagara-Wheatfield High School to protest severe underfunding in the school district Wednesday afternoon.
Organizers say state budget cuts have led to the loss of sports and other extracurricular activities, AP courses, music programs bussing, and over fifty teachers since 2010. It's estimated that the district will be underfunded by $17 million for four years by the end of the 2013-2014 school year.
Parents and faculty rallied against the cuts which, they say, affect the quality of education students receive.
"The reason that we're here is really about kids," Patrick Creamer, a teacher who organized the event, said. "The people that are here feel passionately that the kids are being shortchanged."
Creamer said he and other protesters want more for their students.
"We think that schools should be a well-rounded, nurturing environment for all of our students," he said. "Where they can get the help that they need -- the help that they deserve -- along with the enrichment opportunities that are going to make them into well-rounded people, today and in the future."
Creamer said he hopes the rally draws attention to the issue, and leads to improvements, like reduced class size and more activities for students.


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BUFFALO, N.Y. -- The Red Cross is assisting 25 people after they were burned out of their homes in an apartment building in North Buffalo Friday morning.
The blaze broke out around 9:30 at a three story building on Amherst Street near Delaware Avenue.
Buffalo Fire Commissioner Garnell Whitfield says approximately 50 people lived in the building.
Photo Gallery: Resident Rescued from Apartment Fire
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Lucky It Wasn't Worse:
Four people, including a Fire Chief, were injured, but none seriously.
The Fire Commissioner says this was due in no small part to the quick actions of two off duty firemen, a Drug Enforcement Agent, and some contractors working down the street who all helped get residents out.
"This could have been a very tragic scenario here, with people trapped inside, disoriented with a raging fire, and we could have had very tragic consequences," said Whitfield. "We were wonderfully blessed to have those guys that happened by here and everything went very well all things considered."
Residents on the upper floors could be seen climbing down ladders to safety.
Terrifying Moments:
"I was so terrified," said Felicia Truman, an occupant of the building who made her way out unscathed, only to turn and see a neighbor jumping from an upper floor to escape the smoke and flames.
"She jumped out of a second story window because she didn't know what else to do, and she had smoke all over her she had all this dust...and then they carried her over to the ground and they laid her down...this is very traumatic," a shaken Truman said.
Another resident of the building, Adrianus Ridderhoff, stood in the cool morning air wrapped in a blanket, explaining that it was about all he had time to grab.
He recalled being momentarily trapped in his apartment, with no way out.
"I felt the door to the hallway and it wasn't warm...but when I opened it a cloud of smoke just billowed in. I shut the door and packed the crack beneath it, then opened up the windows to get as much fresh air in as I could," Ridderhoff said. "being on the third floor, all the smoke was just rising, and it got pretty bad pretty quick so I was just hanging out the window waiting for them to come get me."
Searching For A Cause:
Investigators say the fire started, and was contained, in one apartment, although there was water and smoke damage to other parts fo the building.
The cause of the fire is still under investigation and damage is being estimated at $225,000.
As of 4pm Friday, the fire chief and one of the residents had been released from the hospital, while two other residents remained at ECMC with non-life threatening injuries.
Click on the video player above this story to watch our report from 2 On Your Side Reporter Dave McKinley and Photojournalist Bill Boyer. Click here to read Dave McKinley's blogs. Follow Dave on Twitter: @DaveMcKinley2
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OGDENSBURG A hole will be cut in the ice Saturday near the Dobisky Visitors Center, and dozens of people will be invited to jump in the frigid St. Lawrence River all for a good cause.
The Polar Bear Plunge is an annual fundraiser for the Greater Ogdensburg Chamber of Commerce and the Ogdensburg Volunteer Rescue Squad.
The event begins at 1 p.m. Saturday with registration starting at 11:30 a.m.
Laura J. Pearson, Chamber executive director, said last years plunge saw more than 30 people jump into the river, raising more than $7,000 that was split between the chamber and the rescue squad.
This year, Mrs. Pearson said, jumpers will be treated to a hot tub provided by Summer Haven Pool, Hearth and Spa, Potsdam, after they come out of the water, and there are showers available inside the Dobisky Center.
Jumpers will be attached to harnesses provided by the rescue squad to ensure the event is safe.
Kenneth J. Gardner, director of operations for the rescue squad, said organizers plan to begin cutting the ice between 9 and 9:30 a.m. Saturday.
With the cold weather, Mr. Gardner said, he expects the ice will be pretty thick.
Well find out when we start cutting, he said.
This is one of the top three fundraisers for the rescue squad for the year, Mr. Gardner said.
Its an important day for us, he said.
Mrs. Pearson said jumpers will be treated to free food hot dogs, nachos and a beverage after their plunge, and a concession stand will be open for spectators.
In addition, Mrs. Pearson said, Tim Hortons donated coffee and doughnuts for the day, and Walmart has provided the chamber with hot chocolate and photography equipment that will allow them to take photos of jumpers. The photos will be on sale for $5.
North Country Savings Bank is also giving away mugs to all jumpers.
Entrance to the event comes with a minimum donation of $35 and the jumper with the most pledges will win a $500 prize.
There will also be prizes for the most creatively dressed male and female jumper as well as the funniest dressed male and female jumper, Mrs. Pearson said.
Winners of the costume contest will receive 25 Chamber dollars that can be used at participating local stores.
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LOWVILLE The U.S. Social Security Administration is discontinuing monthly office hours in Lowville as a cost-cutting measure.
Stacy L. Alvord, Lewis Countys social services commissioner, said she was notified last month that today is to be the final day that a Social Security representative will hold outreach hours at the county Department of Social Services office on outer Stowe Street.
They want more people to be online or by phone in contacting Social Security, because it is the most cost-effective way to do business, she said.
A Social Security representative has been holding office hours here on the second Wednesday of every month for at least the past decade, said Mrs. Alvord, noting the service predates her hiring.
Lewis County residents seeking more personal assistance with Social Security business still have some local options.
The Northern Regional Center for Independent Living will help people apply for Social Security benefits, file appeals and understand correspondence at its Lowville office at 7632 N. State St.Anyone interested in the service is asked to call the NRCIL office at 376-8696 to schedule an appointment.
County residents also may continue to visit the regional office at 156 Bellew Ave. S. in Watertown.
Other options for conducting Social Security business are by telephone at 800-772-1213 or by visiting the website at www.socialsecurity.gov.
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|Hunger and Health Coalition Fundraiser
|Written by Dave Blanks
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The members of the Watauga Community Band and the staff at the Hunger and Health Coalition invite you to come to the band's fall concert. The concert will be held in Rosen Concert Hall on the campus of Appalachian State University this Sunday, October, 24th at 3:00pm. A suggested donation of 5$ is the cost of admission. All the proceeds will be given to the Hunger and Health Coalition.
Each month the organization serves an average of 750 families with food and clothing. The HHC also gives out 1000 prescriptions per month to those experiencing economic hardship.
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...for Mike Gonzalez. Andy MacPhail made some very good trades and this one is going to look very good for a LONG time.
Strop this year has .8 fWAR and 2.9 rWAR!
Meanwhile, Gonzalez has been good this year but remember he was signed as a FA. So the Orioles got 6 years of Strop for half a season of Gonzalez.
Give credit to MacPhail for acquiring one of the most important pieces to the O's pen this year.


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CERE-110 in Subjects With Mild to Moderate Alzheimer's Disease
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This is a Phase I clinical study to assess the safety, tolerability and biologic activity of in vivo AAV-mediated delivery of CERE-110. Up to 12 subjects will receive open label CERE-110 in dose-escalating fashion. All subjects will receive bilateral, stereotactic injections of CERE-110 for a total of four (Dose A and B) and six (Dose C) injections to target the basal forebrain region of the brain containing the nucleus basalis of Meynert (NBM). All study participants will be observed for a 24-month period and then followed annually.
Alzheimer's Disease
Genetic: CERE-110: Adeno-Associated Virus Delivery of NGF
Phase 1
|Study Type:
|Study Design:
|Allocation: Non-Randomized
Endpoint Classification: Safety Study
Intervention Model: Single Group Assignment
Masking: Open Label
Primary Purpose: Treatment
|Official Title:
|A Phase I, Dose-Escalating Study to Assess the Safety and Tolerability of CERE-110 [Adeno-Associated Virus (AAV)-Based Vector-Mediated Delivery of Beta-Nerve Growth Factor (NGF)] in Subjects With Mild to Moderate Alzheimer's Disease
- Safety and tolerability of three different doses of CERE-110 in subjects with mild to moderate Alzheimer's disease [ Time Frame: 24 months ] [ Designated as safety issue: No ]
|Study Start Date:
|June 2004
|Study Completion Date:
|May 2010
|Primary Completion Date:
|May 2010 (Final data collection date for primary outcome measure)
Genetic: CERE-110: Adeno-Associated Virus Delivery of NGF
|Ages Eligible for Study:
|50 Years to 80 Years
|Genders Eligible for Study:
|Accepts Healthy Volunteers:
Inclusion Criteria:
- Alzheimer's disease as determined by NINCDS/ADRDA criteria.
- Score of ≤ 4 on a modified Hachinski Ischemia Scale
- Mini-Mental State Exam (MMSE) score in the range of 16 to 28, inclusive
- No significant neurological or medical abnormalities contraindicating surgery, MRI/PET imaging or study participation
- Subjects stable on standard-of-care medications (i.e., acetylcholinesterase inhibitors) for Alzheimer's disease for 3 months prior to entry
- A Hamilton Depression Scale score of ≤ 12 on a 17-item scale and no history of major depressive episode within the last 2 years
- A score of < 15 on the Beck Depression Inventory
- Adequate visual and auditory acuity to allow neuropsychological testing
- Good health with no clinically significant medical or psychological conditions
- An MRI of the head at screen that is negative for evidence of infection, tumor, infarction or other focal (e.g., subdural hematoma) or generalized lesions(e.g., v hydrocephalus) and without clinical symptoms suggestive of intervening neurological disease
- Normal serum B12, thyroid function tests, and negative syphilis antibody test
- The informed consent document must be signed by both:
a competent and willing subject, and a surrogate identified by the participant, or a legally authorized power of attorney for Health Care, or a family member
Exclusion Criteria:
- History of cancer within the last five years, except superficial basal or squamous cell skin cancer or cervical carcinoma in situ
- History of alcohol abuse or dependence within the last two years
- Liver serum transaminases (AST and/or ALT) > 5 times the upper limit of normal; total and/or direct bilirubin > 1.5 mg/dL, hemoglobin < 9mg/dL; PT and PTT > 2 times the upper limit of normal; creatinine clearance < 30 mL/min; positive serology for HBV or HCV; absolute neutrophil count < 1,500 cells/mm3 and a platelet count < 100,000/mm3
- Any significant systemic illness, unstable or severe medical condition(s) that could put the subject at risk during the study, interfere with outcome measures or affect compliance with the protocol procedures
- Centrally active beta-blockers, anti-Parkinsonian medications, psychostimulants, antipsychotics, neuroleptics, or narcotic analgesics, long-acting benzodiazepines or barbiturates, hypertensive agents with a CNS effect, short-acting anxiolytics or sedative hypnotics more frequently than two times per week within 14 days of screening, herbal products for Alzheimer's disease, antidepressants with significant cholinergic side effects (e.g., tricyclics), initiation or change in dose of standard treatment for Alzheimer's disease
- Other medication with significant cholinergic or anticholinergic side effects
- Warfarin (coumadin), nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, aspirin, Prozac, or Ginkgo biloba within 14 days of surgery
- Subjects who have received investigational agents or been exposed to investigational devices for 30 days prior to enrollment
- Subjects with a history of receiving gene transfer products of any kind
- Subjects who cannot undergo MRI or PET screening
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT00087789
|United States, California
|University of California San Diego
|San Diego, California, United States, 92037
|United States, Illinois
|Rush University Medical Center
|Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60612
|Study Director:
|Joao Siffert, M.D.
No publications provided
|Responsible Party:
|Joao Siffert, MD, Chief Medical Officer, Ceregene, Inc.
|ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
|NCT00087789 History of Changes
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|Study First Received:
|July 13, 2004
|Last Updated:
|June 30, 2010
|Health Authority:
|United States: Food and Drug Administration
Keywords provided by Ceregene:
Alzheimer's Disease
Gene Transfer
Additional relevant MeSH terms:
Alzheimer Disease
Brain Diseases
Central Nervous System Diseases
Delirium, Dementia, Amnestic, Cognitive Disorders
Mental Disorders
Nervous System Diseases
Neurodegenerative Diseases
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fun game ;D
I must be stupid.
I was looking for the name of that puzzle where long blocks are all stacked into a taller structure. The object of the game is to take one block off at a time without collapsing the structure.
What exactly is the name of that puzzle?
I googled jinga, ginga, ginja, jinja, etc..... and nothing comes up.
Can anyone tell me the exact spelling?
fun game ;D
Isn't it Jenga? :P
most prople call it jan-ga tho. Twister is the best game for a party IMO ;D
Or a good game of strip poker. ;DTwister is the best game for a party IMO
agreed but twister still better IMO especially when beer or any other alcoholic beverage ;D pillow fights are fun to untill you hit your head on the wall :-[
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Isn't it Jenga? :P
Yes it is most perfect one.
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Or a good game of strip poker. ;DTwister is the best game for a party IMO
Again most correct most perfect one ;D
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Dementia and sight loss
If you have dementia and sight loss, we can point you in the direction of services, to make life easier. We also have a guide for your family, friends and carers, so that they can better understand your needs.
Causes of sight loss among people with dementia
Many people in the UK have dementia and serious sight loss, so you are not alone. Most of them are over 65. Sight loss among people with dementia can be caused by:
- an eye condition, such as cataract
- another health condition, such as stroke
- normal ageing of the eye
- the dementia itself
Useful tips for coping with dementia and sight loss
Get regular eye tests
Eye examinations are especially important for people with dementia because the symptoms of dementia may mask the symptoms of sight loss. If you have dementia, additional sight loss may also increase your risk of falls or sense of disorientation. We recommend that people have regular eye examinations. Sight tests every two years are free if you are over the age of 60. If you are over the age of 70 they are free annually. An eye examination will check your vision, to ensure you have the correct glasses, as well as your eye health.
Make the most of your sight
- Make things bigger (such as using clocks and watches with large numbers)
- Make things brighter (by using good lighting)
- Make things bolder (use contrasting backgrounds)
Label your glasses
Wearing the correct glasses for the task at hand is also really important but identifying the right glasses for reading or watching the television can be difficult when you have dementia. Try labelling them and having different frames to make identifying them easer, this also supports others to help you. Always label the glasses rather than cases.
Adapt your environment
- Make sure you have good, even, internal and external lighting
- Use contrasting colours for floors, walls and furniture
- Make sure tablecloths and mats contrast with crockery
- Mark the beginning and ends of stairs and steps, using different texture or colours
Consider is it easier to find dark chocolate in a brown box or a white box? Or is it easier to find white towels or blue towels in an all white bathroom?
Get the gadgets
Specialist gadgets are available to support your everyday activities, such as clear faced clocks and watches, easy to use remote controls for TVs, big button phones, talking labels to stick to things.
Accessible activities
Here are some specialist services that can make things easier for you to do what you enjoy:
- Talking newspapers and magazines - We all know how important it is in our day-to-day lives to read newspapers, magazines, periodicals and other sources of information, so we aim to ensure that all these materials continue to be available to those that want them.
- Talking book service - Continue your love of reading and choose from the largest collection of unabridged audio books in the UK. We have a wide range of fiction and non-fiction titles.
- Audio description on TV - Do you have difficulty following the plot or story line of a TV program? If so you may find that audio description can assist you. Like a narrator telling a story, an additional commentary describes body language, expressions and movements, making the story clear through sound.
- Art galleries, museums and theatres - Many of the thousands of museums, galleries and heritage sites across the UK have services to make a visit more enjoyable for blind and partially sighted visitors.
- Much loved games and puzzles are also available in accessible forms such as large print scrabble. There are also talking crosswords, sudoku, dominoes and draughts available for your computer.
Advice for your family, friends and carers
There are also a number of things that it can be useful for you or your family, friends, carers or health care professionals to know. Below you can find a document written by the Dementia and Sight loss interest group which will answer many of those questions. It covers the above tips in more detail, and includes information on the link between dementia and sight loss, hallucinations, and more.
Dementia and Sight Loss Interest Group
The Dementia and Sight Loss Interest Group was set up in 2008 as part of Vision 2020 UK, to develop and promote better understanding of the issues facing people affected by dementia and sight loss. It is also there to develop and disseminate materials resources and tools that contribute to good practice. The group consists of Alzheimer's Society, Thomas Pocklington, RNIB, ARUP and the Macular Disease Society.
The Vision 2020 UK website contains information to support the growing number of organisations and individuals with an interest in concurrent dementia and sight loss and creates a community of practice meeting place. To become part of the network go to the Vision 2020 UK Interest/work groups and committees page and create a log in and you can sign up to the Dementia and Sight Loss Interest Group.
RNIB's work on dementia and sight loss has been supported by the Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation.
We're here to help
Our Helpline is your direct line to the support, advice, and products you need to face the future with confidence. If you or someone you know has a sight problem, our specialist advice workers can help.Contact Us


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Tropical tropospheric trends again (again)
Many readers will remember our critique of a paper by Douglass et al on tropical tropospheric temperature trends late last year, and the discussion of the ongoing revisions to the observational datasets. Some will recall that the Douglass et al paper was trumpeted around the blogosphere as the definitive proof that models had it all wrong.
At the time, our criticism was itself criticised because our counterpoints had not been submitted to a peer-reviewed journal. However, this was a little unfair (and possibly a little disingenuous) because a group of us had in fact submitted a much better argued paper making the same principal points. Of course, the peer-review process takes much longer than writing a blog post and so it has taken until today to appear on the journal website.
The new 17-author paper (accessible pdf) (lead by Ben Santer), does a much better job of comparing the various trends in atmospheric datasets with the models and is very careful to take account of systematic uncertainties in all aspects of that comparison (unlike Douglass et al). The bottom line is that while there is remaining uncertainty in the tropical trends over the last 30 years, there is no clear discrepancy between what the models expect and the observations. There is a fact sheet available which explains the result in relatively simple terms.
Additionally, the paper explores the statistical properties of the test used by Douglass et al and finds some very odd results. Namely, that their test should nominally inadvertently reject a match 1 time out 20 (i.e. for a 5% significance), actually rejects valid comparisons 16 times out of 20! And curiously, the more data you have, the worse the test performs (figure 5 in the paper). The other aspect discussed in the paper is the importance of dealing with systematic errors in the data sets. These are essentially the same points that were made in our original blog post, but are now much more comprehensively shown. The data sources are now completely up-to-date and a much wider range of sources is addressed – not only the different satellite products, but also the different analyses of the radiosonde data.
The bottom line is best encapsulated by the summary figure 6 from the paper:
The grey band is the real 2-sigma spread of the models (while the yellow band is the spread allowed for in the flawed Douglass et al test). The other lines are the different estimates from the data. The uncertainties in both preclude any claim of some obvious discrepancy – a result you can only get by cherry-picking what data to use and erroneously downplaying the expected spread in the simulations.
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19 U.S. Code § 1644a - Ports of entry
(b) Secretary of the Treasury
(1) The Secretary of the Treasury may—
(A) designate ports of entry in the United States for civil aircraft arriving in the United States from a place outside the United States and property transported on that aircraft;
(B) detail to ports of entry officers and employees of the United States Customs Service the Secretary considers necessary;
(C) give an officer or employee of the United States Government stationed at a port of entry (with the consent of the head of the department, agency, or instrumentality of the Government with jurisdiction over the officer or employee) duties and powers of officers or employees of the Customs Service;
(D) by regulation, apply to civil air navigation the laws and regulations on carrying out the customs laws, to the extent and under conditions the Secretary considers necessary; and
(2) A person violating a customs regulation prescribed under paragraph (1)(A)–(D) of this subsection or a public health or customs law or regulation made applicable to aircraft by a regulation under paragraph (1)(A)–(D) is liable to the Government for a civil penalty of $5,000 for each violation. An aircraft involved in the violation may be seized and forfeited under the customs laws. The Secretary of the Treasury may remit or mitigate a penalty and forfeiture under this paragraph.
(3) A person violating a regulation made applicable under paragraph (1)(E) of this subsection or an immigration regulation prescribed under paragraph (1)(E) is liable to the Government for a civil penalty of $5,000 for each violation. The Secretary of the Treasury or the Attorney General may remit or mitigate a penalty under this paragraph.
(4) In addition to any other penalty, when a controlled substance described in section 1584 of this title is found on, or to have been unloaded from, an aircraft to which this subsection applies, the owner of, or individual commanding, the aircraft is liable to the Government for the penalties provided in section 1584 of this title for each violation unless the owner or individual, by a preponderance of the evidence, demonstrates that the owner or individual did not know, and by exercising the highest degree of care and diligence, could not have known, that a controlled substance was on the aircraft.
(c) Secretary of Agriculture
(1) The Secretary of Agriculture by regulation may apply laws and regulations on animal and plant quarantine (including laws and regulations on importing, exporting, transporting, and quarantining animals, plants, animal and plant products, insects, bacterial and fungus cultures, viruses, and serums) to civil air navigation to the extent and under conditions the Secretary considers necessary.
(d) Remission and mitigation of penalties
A decision to remit or mitigate a civil penalty under this section is final. When libel proceedings are pending during a proceeding to remit or mitigate a penalty, the appropriate Secretary shall notify the Attorney General of the remission or mitigation proceeding.
(e) Summary seizure of aircraft
(1) An aircraft subject to a lien under this section may be seized summarily by and placed in the custody of a person authorized by regulations of the appropriate Secretary or the Attorney General. A report of the case shall be sent to the Attorney General. The Attorney General shall bring promptly a civil action in rem to enforce the lien or notify the appropriate Secretary that the action will not be brought.
(2) An aircraft seized under this section shall be released from custody when—
(C) the Attorney General gives notice that a civil action will not be brought under paragraph (1) of this subsection; or
(f) Collection of civil penalties
A civil penalty under this section may be collected by bringing a civil action against the person subject to the penalty, a civil action in rem against an aircraft subject to a lien for a penalty, or both. The action shall conform as nearly as practicable to a civil action in admiralty, regardless of the place an aircraft in a civil action in rem is seized. However, a party may demand a trial by jury of an issue of fact if the value of the matter in controversy is more than $20. An issue of fact tried by jury may be reexamined only under common law rules.
(g) Authorization of appropriations
Necessary amounts may be appropriated to allow the head of a department, agency, or instrumentality of the Government to acquire space at a public airport (as defined in section 47102 of title 49) when the head decides the space is necessary to carry out inspections, clearance, collection of taxes or duties, or a similar responsibility of the head, related to transporting passengers or property in air commerce. The head must consult with the Secretary of Transportation before making a decision on space.
Source(Pub. L. 103–272, § 2,July 5, 1994, 108 Stat. 1358.)
Section was not enacted as part of the Tariff Act of 1930 which comprises this chapter.
Section is based on sections 1474 and 1509 (b)–(e) of former Title 49, Transportation, which were repealed and restated as this section by Pub. L. 103–272, §§ 2, 7 (b),July 5, 1994, 108 Stat. 1358, 1379.
Transfer of Functions
For transfer of functions, personnel, assets, and liabilities of the United States Customs Service of the Department of the Treasury, including functions of the Secretary of the Treasury relating thereto, to the Secretary of Homeland Security, and for treatment of related references, see sections 203 (1), 551 (d), 552 (d), and 557 of Title 6, Domestic Security, and the Department of Homeland Security Reorganization Plan of November 25, 2002, set out as a note under section 542 of Title 6.
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Dam Adjustments T-Shirt (Men's) (out-of-stock)
Out of Stock Product Number: 32084
Edward Abbey said it best: "Sentiment without action is the ruin of the soul." Advocate for free-flowing rivers with the Dam Adjustments T-Shirt. Printed on pure organic cotton with PVC- and phthalate-free inks. Taped shoulder seams and rib neck provide a chafe-free fit under a pack. Double-stitched at sleeves and hem for durability. Coverstitching at neck and armholes lend a clean finish.
* This product does not qualify for shipping to all countries.
- Screen-print inks are PVC- and phthalate-free
- Ringspun, long-staple organic cotton for softness and durability
- Taped shoulder seams for comfort and fit retention
- Artist: Aaron Reimer
Gender: Men's
Weight: 187 g (6.6 oz)
Material: 5.4-oz 100% organic cotton
Fit: Slim fit
Season: S13
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low profile era sneaker - salt & pepper
by VANS INC
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Low top lace-ups based off of the classic Era but with a lower, sleeker profile. Salt and pepper upper, black contrast trim and stitching, vulcanized rubber waffle outsole.
• cushioned ankle lining
• reinforced heel with cushioned in-soles


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TheraBreath's All-natural Rinse Makes List of Best Mouthwashes for You and for the EnvironmentWednesday, January 25th, 2012
There are a million mouthwashes out there, and it's not always easy to differentiate the good from the bad (and the ugly). Fortunately, the Environmental Health Association of Nova Scotia (EHANS) has released a list of products that are healthy and eco-friendly. And wouldn't you know it, TheraBreath's oral rinses happened to make the list of the best mouthwashes!
EHANS's list – somewhat formidably titled the "Guide to Less Toxic Products" – is exactly that: a list of consumer goods that do NOT contain toxins and harmful chemicals. If this makes you stop and wonder about the accuracy of their using the word "toxic," don't worry.
They are using it quite correctly.
Believe it or not, many of the substances found in typical, alcohol-based mouthwashes are technically toxic. That is, if these chemicals are swallowed – or more often, swallowed in large enough amounts – they can be quite dangerous. As you might imagine, this means that the best mouthwashes are by definition the all-natural, organic variety!
TheraBreath's alcohol-free mouthwashes are a case in point. EHANS listed our oral rinses as one of just SEVEN of the best mouthwashes for your health, for the environment and for eliminating bad breath.
Our oral rinses use all-natural ingredients like xylitol, aloe leaf juice, sodium bicarbonate and menthol to quickly and safely eliminate oral odor and kill bacteria.


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Daemen College : Academics & Research : Division of Arts & Sciences : Natural Sciences : Faculty : Laura E. Edsberg, Ph.D.
That's the best way to really get a feel for what Daemen is all about! Daemen is located in suburban Amherst, New York just minutes away from the city of Buffalo. To schedule a weekday individual interview and tour the campus, email us email@example.com or call 800.462.7652.
Faculty accompanied students to Mexico City and Cuernavaca for the January inter-semester term.
ScholarshipYour investment in Daemen College helps to ensure that future generations of Daemen students will be guaranteed a quality, values-based education.
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PARISHVILLE A town resident was charged with possessing child pornography Friday after an undercover investigation by multiple law enforcement agencies.
According to the St. Lawrence County Sheriffs Department, Bradford L. Barber Jr., 40, of 3565 George St., was targeted under the child predator investigation called Operation Northern Net.
The investigation is being conducted by the department along with the Potsdam Police Department and Homeland Security Investigations.
Law enforcement used information from the investigation to gain a warrant to search his home Oct. 23.
The arrest reportedly was based on interviews conducted and electronic evidence examined after the search.
Arrested on a federal warrant charging him with possessing an obscene sexual performance by a child, Barber was arraigned in the Northern District of New York Court, Plattsburgh, and held pending additional court appearances.
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PEDESTRIAN CROSSING - POTSDAM - Village police ticketed Mary C. Carlisle, 22, of Nicholville for failure to stop for pedestrian in crosswalk following a traffic stop at 10:50a.m. Thursday on Main Street. Police said Carlisle failed to stop for a pedestrian in a crosswalk by the Roxy Theater.
The Police Blotter
Thursday, Aug. 2, 2012
8:47am- A patrol responded to a road hazard on Canal Street.DPW was contacted to rectify the problem.
8:48am- A resident called and stated a vehicle is stopped and running on Washington Street with nobody in it and the car stereoblasting disturbing the neighborhood. A patrol was dispatched.
9:37am- Assisted a resident in getting a handicap parking permit.
10:06am- A patrol responded to Mayfield apartments for a medical emergency.
10:50am- Traffic stop initiated. Ticketissued for failure to stop for a pedestrian in a crosswalk
12:10pm- Patrol requested to respond to a local business for a problem with an employee.
2:10pm- Patrol followed up on previous complaint and banned former employees from a local business after a reported scene was caused in the store.
2:45pm- Patrol dispatched to a 2 car motor vehicle accident on Market Street.
2:54pm- Handled a complaint involving a custody dispute
3:06pm - Patrol responded to a parking complaint on Maple Street.
3:30pm- A patrol responded to Swan Street for 911 hang up call. A patrol responded and found that everything was OK, and the party was having phone problems.
3:35pm- Assisted an individual get a handicap parking permit.
4:23pm- Received a report of lost property.
4:42pm- Dispatched Potsdam Rescue to a call at Mayfield Apartments.
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Ashley Carol-Fingerhut
Ashley Carol-Fingerhut's favorite part about growing up in Skokie, IL, was the thriving Jewish community. But when she visited Washington College during her senior year of high school, she wasn't deterred by the near-invisible Jewish population; she was determined.
"Judaism is important to me, and it was an important factor in deciding on a college," she said. "There seemed to be a lot of potential to strengthen the Hillel here. So I decided to take a leap of faith." As a freshman, Ashley served as the club's Social Chair and sought to increase the club's presence on campus with club advisors Ryan and Ruth Kelty. This year, as president of Washington College Hillel, Ashley continues to cultivate a strong community of faith.
Campus Involvement
- President of Washington College Hillel
- Trap and Skeet Club
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- Philosophy Club
- Vice President of Communications for Alpha Omicron Pi.
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Listen to Kirck Schneider discuss "The Polarized Mind" on KQED!
Saybrook faculty member Kirk Schneider recently appeared on KQED radio to discuss his new book "The Polarized Mind," and talk up some of the latest findings in existential-humanistic psychology.
With host Michael Krasny, Scheider explores topics ranging from a better approach to political problem solving to how to raise children who are inspired, rather than frightened, by life.
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This is unbelievable. I could only dream of being able to own one of these. Good luck everybody.
Benchmark DAC2 HGC Digital-to-Analog Converter Sweepstakes
According to the company:
Benchmark has just raised the bar with the new DAC2 HGC, defining a new reference. With over 15 new features, the DAC2 HGC packs more processing power in the same DAC1 series form factor.
The DAC2 HGC is a reference-grade digital to analog converter, stereo system pre-amplifier, and headphone amplifier with infrared remote control. It supports D/A conversion of PCM sample rates up to 192 kHz, as well as direct DSD conversion. Other features include sample rate and word length display, UltraLock2™ jitter attenuation, asynchronous USB Audio 2.0, polarity switch, home theater bypass, bi-directional 12V trigger, additional analog and digital inputs and outputs, digital pass-through, and high-efficiency low-noise power supplies.
The DAC2 HGC builds upon Benchmark's highly successful DAC1 family. Every DAC1 subsystem has been redesigned and upgraded to achieve higher performance. The DAC2 HGC includes an updated version of Benchmark's highly effective UltraLock™ jitter-attenuation system. DSP processing is 32-bits, DSP headroom is 3.5 dB, sample rate is 211 kHz, and jitter-induced distortion and noise is at least 140 dB below the level of the music - well below the threshold of hearing. Benchmark's UltraLock2™ system eliminates all audible jitter artifacts.
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for my DAC1....
Wow, this tank looks like an wonderful way to get away from "low fi"/"medium fi" and start on my first hifi.
"Baby, even the losers... get lucky sometimes".....
... I may have to commit to getting it better company. :-)
Wouldn't mind adding this to my system one bit!
I could sure use something like this. The DAC I currently use is outdated and could surely be improved.
DSD is the new frontier and I want to ride that train!
Better than dac 1 plus dsd and maybe free?What more could you ask for?
Nice but I cannot afford it. Maybe I will win, maybe not.


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A senior computer scientist with a background in supercomputing, Charlie Catlett studies cyber security, distributed computing and mobile/embedded computing.
|February 22, 2012
Katherine Harkay
Katherine Harkay is a physicist at the Advanced Photon Source specializing in science and technology for particle accelerators and synchrotron light sources.
|February 22, 2012
Mary Picel
Mary Picel developed and managed environmental compliance programs in the areas of polluted site remediation and waste management to support the U.S. Department of Energy and other federal agencies. Her current focus includes assisting DOE in developing a permanent waste disposal capability for low-level radioactive waste.
|February 22, 2012
Ilias Belharouak
Ilias Belharouak is a materials scientist and battery expert in Argonne's Chemical Sciences and Engineering Division.
|February 22, 2012
Andrew Jansen
Andrew Jansen is a chemical engineer in Argonne's Chemical Sciences and Engineering Division who conducts R&D on advanced battery systems, including lithium-based battery chemistries for transportation.
|February 22, 2012
Christopher Johnson
Christopher Johnson is an internationally recognized chemist with more than 19 years of experience conducting chemical and electrochemical research and development on battery materials at Argonne National Laboratory.
|February 21, 2012
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Charley Yu has over 25 years experience in radiological dose and risk assessment. He developed the RESRAD family of dose and risk assessment codes for the evaluation of radionuclides and chemical contaminants in the environment. These codes have been widely used in more than 60 countries in the world.
|February 21, 2012
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Dr. S.Y. Chen's areas of specialty include radiation protection, environmental health risk, and nuclear accident analysis, with specific interest in nuclear waste transportation, environmental cleanup, and radioactive material and waste management.
|February 21, 2012
Kathleen Carrado Gregar
Kathleen Carrado Gregar came to Argonne as a postdoc in the Chemistry Division after attaining her Ph.D. in inorganic chemistry. During her 20 years in that division, she rose eventually to group leader of the Catalyst Design Group with research on new catalysts and designer carbons based on layered materials and characterization by diffraction, microscopy, neutron scattering, and synchrotron X-ray radiation techniques.
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David Welker on the PocketWizard Plus III
Sports photographer David Welker of turfimages managed to get his hands on some of the popular PocketWizard Plus III radio triggers and, after a thorough review, is ready to replace his old Alienbee Cybersyncs.
He appreciated the quality construction, internal antenna, and slim build but what really persuaded him was the features. He dedicated a full other post to just one: Quad-Zone Triggering (take a look if you'd like to see how it works or if you like pictures of adorable puppies).
David concludes, "Because the demand on these units is high, getting your hands on some may be tricky, but I highly recommend the Plus III to any photographer looking for a quality triggering system."
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Submission Usage Based Billing in Canada a sure thing.-> 1
Nabeel_co writes: Usage based billing has become a certainty. It is scheduled to go into effect on March 1st, and Canada's future will suffer. It seems to be obvious to everyone in Canada, except for our government, and the CRTC. Please make your voice heard, and email the CRTC, your local MP or fill out the form on StopTheMeter.ca
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