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Some students don't like Grand Valley University's decision to remove a swinging sculpture that students had been using as a popular, makeshift swing since the release of Miley Cyrus' "Wrecking Ball" video.
Some students don't like a Michigan school's decision to remove a swinging sculpture that students had been using as a popular, makeshift swing since the release of Miley Cyrus' "Wrecking Ball" video.
Grand Valley State University in Allendale said Tuesday that it had taken down the sculpture, called a bifilar pendulum, and placed in storage due to concerns about student safety.
In the video, Cyrus appears without clothes on a swinging wrecking ball. Photos and video of people doing the same on the sculpture recently surfaced online.
"We are reassessing the safety and structural integrity of the current installation and site," Associate Vice President for Facilities Services Tim Thimmesch said in a statement. "Hopefully the pendulum can be reinstalled at that location or we can find another suitable location on campus so people can enjoy it as a piece of art and stay safe."
On Tuesday night, students gathered outside the Padnos Hall of Science, where the sculpture had been on display, to protest the decision to remove the large ball and cable that had hung there for roughly 18 years. Students held cellphones in the air and sang "Wrecking Ball."
"It's just college kids having fun," Rya Northrop, a senior studying history, told The Grand Rapids Press prior to the gathering. "It's funny. I think it's hilarious."
Caleb Geselamn, a pre-med freshman, said the decision to remove the landmark want too far.
"I think the college overreacted," said Geselamn. "They probably should have just yelled at them or put signs up."
There's no timeline for finding a new location. The sculpture was created by artist Dale Eldred in 1973. The school said it had been considering what to do with the piece before the recent parodies, which drew attention on social media websites and elsewhere.
"It's given us a few chuckles," Thimmesch said.
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Tip: Don't accept the defaults. If you're going to enter text data that is written in a Western alphabet, choose UTF-8, but if you're going to be entering mainly Asian or other non-Western text, choose UTF-16.
Here's why: Latin 1 (a.k.a. ISO-8859-1) is officially obsolete as it doesn't include the Euro symbol. Latin 9 (ISO-8859-15) is the replacement (it includes € - the Euro symbol). However, it still doesn't represent certain accented letters common in Slavic names, such as Č (C with a v-shaped hat) and Ł (L with a stroke across it) and Ž (Z with a hat), which someone will almost certainly try to input one day, if you live anywhere in Europe. UTF-8 can represent all those Slavic letters and anything else you throw at it, but it is compact when storing Western text. English language text previously stored as US-ASCII or Latin-1 can be transferred in without conversion, so there's no reason not to, really.
UTF-8 can represent Thai, Chinese, Arabic, Hebrew, and Hindi and Gujerat letters, too, but it is less compact than UTF-16 for representing such text. UTF-16 stores all such letters as two bytes, but UTF-8 encodes them into strings of up to six bytes for each letter.
My suggestion, therefore: Western text = UTF-8, any other text = UTF-16 (unless, perhaps, this would involve you in converting text from something else, such as BIG5 or shift-JIS).
As an aside, Windows prefers two-byte characters, and so do Java and C#, so if you're using those platforms or tools, UTF-16 is the way to go, regardless of what language your text is in.
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Completely agree with user above. I had a page which was using Latin1 and had to display Euro symbol, then to support this it would mean having to rewrite the conversion logic.
Please be very careful with these things and make sure the browser, database and the programming language all use the same encoding.
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For some reason UTF16 did not show up in the choices available. So I went with UTF8. MySQL version 5.1.39. OS: Win XP Professions 2002 SP3.

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To help serve you better, below are a few commonly asked questions from changing room reservations
to how to purchase gift certificates.
All prices and other information contained herein is subject to change.
Exit the airport on Swenson. Turn left at Tropicana Avenue. Go about 1 1/2 miles until you reach Las Vegas Blvd. Turn right on Las Vegas Blvd. and go about a mile. The Mirage is on the left side of the Strip (Las Vegas Blvd.). You should anticipate 15-30 minutes travel time, depending on traffic.
Follow the signs to I-215 West. Proceed on I-215 West for approximately two miles to I-15 North. You'll travel approximately four miles on I-15 North, then exit at Spring Mountain Road East. There are two lanes for Spring Mountain; be sure to stay in the left lane to go east. As you come up the overpass, stay to the right as you will make an immediate right-hand turn into our property. Simply follow the signs to the Mirage North Valet entrance. You may have Valet park your vehicle (complimentary valet service), or you may park in our self-park garage.
Several companies offer shuttle service to and from McCarran International Airport (approximately $7.00 per person). Signs are posted on the transportation level at the airport outside baggage claim which will direct you to the shuttle area. Return shuttles run from the airport to The Mirage from 7:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m. every 10-15 minutes. Reservations are recommended for airport returns. The Concierge can assist you with a reservation upon request.
The Mirage does not have its own shuttles to and from McCarran International Airport. Airport shuttles are provided by outside companies for approximately $7.00 per person. Signs are posted on the transportation level at the airport outside baggage claim which will direct you to the shuttle area. Shuttles run from The Mirage to the airport from 4:15 a.m. to 12:15 a.m. every 15 and 45 minutes after the hour. The Concierge will make a shuttle reservation for you upon request.
Other transportation options include taxis, limousine service, the City Bus, and the various connecting trams and walkways between Strip resorts. There is an Avis Rent A Car desk located in our hotel lobby for your convenience in renting a vehicle during your stay. You may contact Avis Rent A Car at 702.791.7425. Our Concierge will be happy to assist you with any of your transportation needs.
Hairdryers, irons, ironing boards, standard toiletries (shampoo, conditioner, and lotion), alarm clocks, and room safes are provided in all of our guest- rooms. We do not provide coffee makers or microwave ovens. Refrigerators and cribs are available upon request for a nominal daily fee.
While we do not offer specific packages for anniversaries or honeymoons, our Room Reservations staff can assist you with selecting accommodations suitable for your special occasion. We have several suite types available, which are very popular for special celebrations.
Always book direct at Mirage.com for our lowest online rates. We promise that if you find a lower published rate on one of our rooms, we will not only match that rate, we will also give you an additional 10% off the lower rate. Click here for instructions on submitting a claim
Due to limited availability, there may be a waiting list for the Bare pool and the Mirage pool. Hotel guests may have their name placed on the waiting list up to six weeks in advance by calling 800.456.4564 ext. 7416 or The Concierge Desk at 888.391.3991 or 702.791.7416
We would be happy to provide you with information about ordering a cake or dessert for a special occasion. Please call
800.456.4564 ext. 7371
or 702.791.7111 ext. 7371 and the Food and Beverage Executive Assistant will be happy to assist you. A major credit card is required for all cake purchases.
Mirage guests providing proper identification (major credit card and valid driver's license) can cash personal checks at our Casino Cage via Certegy which provides approval on the amount to be cashed per guest. For more information about check cashing, ATM and cash machines, or placing money on deposit with our casino, please call our Casino Cage at 800.456.4564 ext. 7272 or ext. 7272.
Check-in time is 3:00 p.m. and the Front Desk begins courtesy Check-ins at 11:00 a.m. if rooms are available. You may guarantee an early check-in of 10:00 a.m. (for Deluxe rooms only) for an additional $30. In order to reserve this, select the box in the online booking process or contact our Room Reservations department at 1-800-374-9000. If you arrive prior to 3:00 p.m., you may check with the Front Desk for room availability. Should early check-in for your reservation be unavailable, our Bell Desk can store your luggage at no charge until your room is ready.
Checkout time is 11:00 a.m. If your travel plans necessitate a later Checkout, please contact the Front Desk to check to see if a 12:00 p.m. late Checkout is available, either the evening prior to your departure or the morning of your departure. You may guarantee a 3:00 p.m. late Checkout (for Deluxe rooms only) for $30 by selecting the box in the online booking process or by contacting our Room Reservations department. Please note that 3:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. late Checkouts may be available at an additional fee for in-house guests. Should later Checkout not be available, our Bell Desk will be happy to hold your luggage for you until you are ready to depart.
How can I Checkout?
In Room Video Checkout
Video Checkout is available between 6:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.
Mobile Checkout
For your convenience, Express Checkout is available via your mobile device by texting CHECKOUT to 30332.
To have a copy of your room charges emailed to you within 24 hours, please include your email in the Checkout form. Message and data rates may apply.
Childcare services and organized children's activities are not offered at The Mirage. For listings of local child care
providers, please refer to the
Las Vegas Yellow Pages under "Baby Sitters," or visit these web-sites: www.VisitLasVegas.com, www.LasVegasKids.net, and www.nahusa.com.
Nanny's and Housekeepers U.S.A. is a licensed, bonded and insured childcare company. Services that are provided include:
To make a reservation for a Nanny, please call 702.451.0021
Are there cribs available for hotel guests?
Cribs are available upon request for a fee of $30.00 per day. If you would like a crib in your room during your stay please inform the Front Desk upon Check-In or call Housekeeping from your room. Pricing is subject to change.
"Comps" are offered to rated table games players and slot players based on their previous play at The Mirage or the other MGM Resorts
International properties that make up our M life. Play is tracked on your M life. For more information
please contact our Casino Marketing Department at 800.777.6533 or 702.791.7111 ext. 7222. You can also receive special hotel e-mail
offers throughout the year by signing the Guestbook on our website. Visit our "Promotions" page to see additional rate specials posted
two to three months in advance. We do not otherwise offer funbooks or free coupons at
The Mirage.
Fine Dining – $35 (FIN, Japonais, Portofino, Tom Colicchio's Heritage Steak)
Casual Dining – $25 (California Pizza Kitchen, Carnegie Deli, Cravings Buffet, Paradise Café, Samba Brazilian Steakhouse)
A military discount is available by presenting a valid Military ID at check-in and/or requesting the discount during the reservation process.
Start your day in peace and relaxation with a 1-hour morning session of stretching, breathing and dolphin pose. Find balance and serenity as you practice yoga with the dolphins in the underwater viewing area. Check in at the spa to be able to secure your locker, and be sure to enjoy the day spa facility and smoothie included in your Dolphin Yoga session!
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The social investments made by MGM Resorts are dedicated to strengthening the communities where our employees live, work and care for their families. For this reason our charitable contributions are focused in Nevada, Mississippi and Detroit, Michigan and our giving areas focus on development of at-risk youth, public education, community development and diversity. If your request falls within these geographic ving priorities, please visit our website at MGM Resorts Foundation for more information.
Although you will see Las Vegas visitors in a wide array of attire, the atmosphere in our showrooms and gourmet restaurants calls for a more sophisticated style of dress. While jackets and ties are not required, we suggest casual evening attire for our guests. Tank tops, cut-off shorts, and athletic shoes are not appropriate.
M life Connections is how your group can experience the best of Las Vegas, all together. We'll book your entire itinerary – from arrival to departure.
Contact M life Connections at email@example.com, 855-554-5004 or 702-692-9494 to get started. (Valid for 5+ Rooms)
As part of The Mirage's ongoing sustainability efforts, we offer a complimentary EV System for electric vehicles, located in our parking garage. This station provides dual ports and can charge two electric vehicles at the same time. Please visit the North Valet desk to request assistance with charging your vehicle.
All hotel guests have the opportunity to utilize the Fitness Center located
at The Mirage Spa by presenting their room key upon entry, as an inclusion of
the daily resort fee. It is open daily from 5:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
(hours are subject to change). The Spa Fitness Center features state-of-the-art Cybex weight and cardio
equipment and Personal Training, as well as a unique Yoga With Dolphins
experiences. Guests of the The Mirage Spa and fitness facility must be at least 18 years of age. *
Click here for more info on the facility.
*Use of the locker room & wet area are not included with the daily resort fee.
Floral arrangements, balloon bouquets and a variety of special gift baskets can be delivered directly to a guest's room by calling our
Concierge. Please contact the Concierge Desk at 888.391.3991 or 702.791.7416 for special food and beverage amenities, such as champagne and
chocolate-covered strawberries. The Concierge can also assist with floral arrangements and balloons.
The Mirage Gift Cards are available for values up to $2,500. To order, please call 888.391.3991 or 702.791.7416. They are also available for purchase at the Impulse store, Concierge Desk, and at the Business Services Center. Gift cards can be used in the retail shops, restaurants, Spa, Salon, and towards a guest's room account. Gift Cards may not be used for gaming. Shipping fees apply for Gift Cards being ordered via mail.
The Mirage Concierge can assist you with tee times and arrangements to play at Shadow Creek or one of the many other fine golf courses in
Las Vegas. Contact our Concierge at : 888.391.3991 or 702.791.7416 for information about Shadow Creek* and Walters Golf courses. Additional information about Golf is located on our website for your convenience. You can also book tee times online for our two golf courses at Primm.
*Shadow Creek is available Monday - Thursday.
Our Concierge staff can assist you with booking one of the many available tours in the area. Advance reservations are not required, but the more popular tours do tend to fill up quickly, so it's best to book ahead. For assistance, please call 888.391.3991 or 702.791.7416
It takes just a moment to sign our Guestbook to become eligible to receive the special promotions and discounts we offer several times
throughout the year. The Special Promotions Page on our website has additional discounted rates which are generally posted two to three
months in advance.
Click Here to Sign Up
WiFi: As part of our ongoing improvements to our property, we now offer WiFi service available in all public areas. Guests are able to enjoy complimentary wireless service with the opportunity to purchase upgraded features for increased connectivity.
High Speed: We now offer High Speed Internet access in our guestrooms and suites. The Mirage High Speed Internet is a combination of Ethernet and Wireless connections. This High Speed access has wireless capabilities and offers download speeds of 1.5 MB. There is no charge associated with the internet access, as it is an inclusion of the resort fee. If a wired connection is preferred, complimentary Ethernet cables are available in the nightstand by the guest bed.
High Speed Internet access ("broadband" access) is also available in our Business Services Center during normal business hours, in a private Mini Suite, at the cost of $15.00 for 15 minutes, $30.00 for a 1/2 hour and $60.00 for an hour. The countertop computers are $10 for 15 minutes and $10 for every additional 15 minute period there after. The Business Services Kiosk is located to the left of the Business Service Center and is available 24 hours. For more information call 800.456.4564 or 702.792.7783.
Dial-up: Accessing the Internet from your guestroom is treated the same way as using the telephone in your guestroom. If you have to dial your ISP using a long distance number rather than a toll-free or local number, regular long distance charges will apply.
You must be 21 years of age to gamble or consume alcoholic beverages in Nevada. You must be at least 21 years of age and have a major credit card to reserve a hotel room at The Mirage.
Our Concierge can assist guests with private limousine reservations through a number of reputable companies. For assistance, please contact our Concierge at 888.391.3991 or 702.791.7416 or visit our Transportation page
M life is the easiest way to earn rewards for virtually every dollar that you spend at The Mirage. Sign up with a Guest Service Representative today at any of the following locations or at mlife.com.
- M life Desk
- Front Desk
- Concierge
- Mirage Table Games
- High Limit Slots
- Casino Cashier Cage
- VIP Lounge
- The Mirage Poker Room
If you would like to apply for Marker Signing Privileges, please contact our Credit Operations Department at 866.990.7111 or 702.693.7277 for more information regarding Casino Credit.
In addition to complimentary valet service, we have plenty of secured free parking in our self-park garage at the north entrance of the hotel. We also offer limited oversize parking nearby for large vehicles and recreational vehicles on a first-come first-serve basis. The overhead clearance height for the self-park garage is 6'10 inches.
Now you can bring their four-legged friends along on your Center-Strip retreat! Select dog-friendly rooms are now available for an additional fee.
A $32.48 (tax inclusive) Daily Resort fee is applied to each hotel reservation and includes services and amenities that are sure to enhance your experience at The Mirage. The Daily Resort Fee includes the following hotel services; In-room wireless high-speed Internet access, property-wide wireless Internet access, access to the Fitness Center at The Mirage Spa and unlimited local and toll-free calls. At The Business Services Center; complimentary notary service and up to 10 copies or faxes (black & white only), and complimentary printing of boarding passes. Boarding passes may also be printed at the three Internet kiosks located in The Mirage main lobby and Concierge.
Reservations for restaurants located at any of the MGM Resorts International properties can be made up to 60 days in advance by calling our Concierge Desk at 888.391.3991 or 702.791.7416 or by calling our Restaurant Reservations line at 866.339.4566.
Room requests are based upon availability at the time of check-in. We do offer the option to guarantee your room request for our Deluxe Rooms for an additional $30 per night. Please note that due to limited availability this guarantee does not apply to our suites. In order to guarantee your request, you must select this option at time of booking by calling Room Reservations at 800.374.9000. This is not valid for reservations booked through third party providers.
Non-guests have access to these facilities Monday through Sunday with a $50 Day Pass or a booked spa treatment. The Spa is open daily from 5:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. For more information about our Spa or Salon please visit our website or call 800.456.4564 ext. 7146 or 702.791.7146. We do suggest that appointments are made at least one week in advance.
Most special events at The Mirage such as sporting events, slot tournaments and special casino events are held in conjunction with our Casino Marketing Department. Attendance is normally restricted to Players Club members who meet the required play criteria, and tickets are not sold to the general public. If you would like information on how to be included in these special events or to find out more about your personal play criteria, please contact our Casino Marketing Department at 800.777.6533 or 702.791.7111 ext. 7222.
Tower Deluxe rooms, accessed by private elevators to the 24th and 25th floors, feature a larger bathroom, dual sink vanity, soaking tub and a separate walk-in shower. Tower Deluxe rooms are available with a King bed only and are available starting from $30 per night above the prevailing rate for a standard Deluxe Room. Our Standard Deluxe rooms are available with a "premium view" starting from $10 more per night.
While The Mirage does not offer vacation packages, MGM Resorts International Vacations is a company that specializes in providing complete vacations to each of the MGM Resorts properties. These vacations can include airfare, rental car, limousine transfers, meals, show tickets and honeymoon packages. For information regarding these vacation packages, please contact MGM Resorts Vacations at 800.360.7111 or visit their website at www.mgmresortsvacations.com
Known the world over for its iconic Strip-front feature, The Mirage has joined forces with legendary Grateful Dead drummer Mickey Hart, Indian tabla sensation Zakir Hussain and Fountains of Bellagio design firm WET to create an all-new audio/visual spectacle. The Mirage Volcano erupts nightly, weather permitting. Click here to view the current hours.
We do not have a wedding chapel at The Mirage, but there are wedding chapels located at Bellagio and MGM Grand, our sister properties. Detailed information is available on the web sites www.bellagio.com and www.mgmgrand.com You may also contact their chapels directly for assistance at the following phone numbers: Bellagio 888.464.4436 and MGM Grand 800.646.5530.
If you are interested in coordinating your wedding or reception at The Mirage in one of our unique venues, please contact our Catering Department at 800.456.4564 ext. 7155 or 702.791.7111 ext. 7155, or e-mail them directly at firstname.lastname@example.com. Additionally, visit our Weddings page here.
Our Bell Desk can assist you with a wheelchair when you arrive. Advance reservations are not required. There is no charge for a standard wheelchair, however you will be required to leave an imprint of your credit card as a security deposit until the wheelchair is returned. Motorized wheelchairs are also available and a daily fee will apply. For more information, please contact our Bell Desk at 800.456.4564 ext. 7420 or 702.791.7420.
Win/Loss Tax Statements are available to M life Members through our Corporate Office. Please call 866.752.7111 and request a "Tax Information Statement Request Form" or submit your "Tax Information Statement Request Form" online at www.mlife.com Here you can view and print your Tax Information Statements by logging into your mlife.com account. The instructions on the request form indicate that you may mail, fax, email, or deliver your completed "Tax Information Statement Request Form" in person to any M life Desk or Casino Cage.


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Much like the Slash Axe from Monster Hunter 3, the Charge Axe is a form-changing weapon that combines the abilities of two different weapons into one. In the Sword and Shield mode, the weapon is geared for basic one-handed sword combat with the ability to block enemy attacks as well as the added ability to charge energy. By combining the shield with the sword, players can then use the Axe mode which sacrifices the guard and charge abilities for longer range and more powerful attacks. Energy that was charged in the Sword and Shield mode can be used in the Axe mode for crippling attacks to turn the tide of battle.
Coincidentally, Capcom was not the only company to announce a new weapon for one of their popular games this week. Namco Bandai has also announced via Famitsu.com the introduction of the new Charge Spear for their upcoming game, God Eater 2 (for those unfamiliar with the God Eater series, think "Monster Hunter with characters and plot"). Unlike Monster Hunter, where players pick a weapon type to hunt with, in God Hunter, players are given a single weapon that can transform into a bladed form for close range combat and a gun form for long range and support roles, depending on the situation. The new Charge Spear is an attachment for the bladed form that allows for unique attacks and special super attacks that are unavailable with the standard blade form.
As someone who has played both games, I can honestly say that at their core, both Monster Hunter and God Eater are basically cut from the same cloth. Both are games based on hunting and gathering quests, but take different paths in their execution. They each have their merits and drawbacks. Monster Hunter has a greater variety of enemies, a more down-to-earth gameplay feel, and for the most part it has no real ending. God Eater on the other hand has better plot and character development with flashier action. Whichever game tickles your fancy (or, if like me, you play both), both games will be heading to stores, charge weapons and all, next year.
Monster Hunter 4 is scheduled for release on the 3DS in Japan in March.
God Eater 2 is scheduled for release on both the PSP and the PS Vita with cross-console capability in Japan in 2013.
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Filling the MoonwellObtain 125 Marks of the World Tree.
|Collect: Mark of the World Tree (125)
DescriptionWe've constructed this moonwell, but it serves little purpose until it is filled with the sacred waters of the Well of Eternity.
With an active moonwell, we would be able to bless our food stores, and we may also be able to use the blessing to offer you some protection from fire as well.
When you've obtained enough marks, speak to Matoclaw at the Sanctuary of Malorne. She'll be able to secure transport of the sacred waters.
How can I be of aid, <name>?
Of course. I will see to it that the sacred waters are transported through the portal right away.
Thank you, <class>.
Thank you, <class>.
RewardsThe following spell will be cast on you:
|Summon Tenaron Stormgrip
GainsUpon completion of this quest you will gain:
- 16,090 experience
- 350 reputation with Guardians of Hyjal


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To paraphrase Bananarama, summer can be cruel-especially to your makeup. Haven't we all been the victims of the twin horns of heat plus humidity wreaking havoc on our carefully applied eye makeup? And clearly, there's nothing hot about walking around with eye shadow in your brows and mascara slipping down your face. Melty makeup relief comes in the form of today's story, in which we offer you some of the best products as a solution to all your weather-induced woes.
1. Maybelline New York Lash Discovery Mini-Brush Waterproof Mascara ($7.15, duane-reade.com)
One of the best beauty tips we ever learned was to use waterproof mascara on your lower lashes. It's pretty genius, because then you don't have to worry about raccoon smearage if you rub your eyes (Hillary) or blink lots (Katherine). The tiny brush is ideal for your little lower lashes and the formula is safe for contact lens wearers.
2. Make Up For Ever Aqua Eyes ($16, sephora.com)
Naturally, those crazy kids over at MUFE make a sweet eye liner/eye shadow combo pencil in 15 different shades. We love the huge range of colors, from Bronze Green (an olive/gold that's summery yet dark) to Turquoise (a showstopper on tan skin). Sephora even has a whole Aqua Essentials Waterproof Eye Set that contains an eye makeup sealant, pencil liner, mascara, liquid liner-all waterproof-and some cleaner to get the whole group off ($45, sephora.com).
3. Smashbox Jet Set Waterproof Eye Liner ($22, smashbox.com)
Liner lovers will freak for Smashbox's easily-applied offering. It dries in 60 seconds and lasts through your sixth round (even if you don't). The gel formula is more forgiving than cake eye liner or liquid formulas, so the less dexterous can play without fear. While we're fond of the purple majesty of Ignite, if you don't have Midnight Black in your makeup box, you should.
4. Revlon Illuminance Crème Shadow ($5.99, drugstore.com)
If you ever liked to finger paint, you'll get a kick out of Revlon's creamy shadows. This palette is called Not Just Nudes, but there are frankly more color-combos than we can count-we don't have that many fingers. They last, they won't crease, and they're inexpensive, how fun is that?
5. Benefit Creaseless Cream Shadow/Liner ($18, sephora.com)
Last, but certainly, certainly not least, is Benefit's new shadow/liner goodness. It's basically the best thing ever. The pots are beyond darling and the product is brilliant. You can use them (as the name gives away) as shadow or liner, and the formula is smartly buildable so you go from work to woah baby with one tiny product. We're showing the shimmery gold Carte Blanche here, but also have developed large crushes on Skinny Jeans (dark silver/pewter) and Stiletto (eggplant).


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Exercise for Stable Myasthenia Gravis
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Generalized fatigue in myasthenia gravis results in physical deconditioning that reduces fitness and increases risk of obesity, hypertension, elevated cholesterol and type 2 diabetes. This study will examine how active and fit are 30 individuals with chronic, generalized myasthenic subjects. This study will also determine whether a 3 month home exercise program with aerobic, resistive, and pulmonary training can improve physical activity, strength, fitness, lung function and reduce cardiovascular disease risk.
Myasthenia Gravis
Other: Exercise
Phase 1
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|Study Design:
|Allocation: Non-Randomized
Endpoint Classification: Safety/Efficacy Study
Intervention Model: Single Group Assignment
Masking: Open Label
Primary Purpose: Treatment
|Official Title:
|Multi-modal Exercise Program for Chronic Stable Myasthenia Gravis
- Cardiovascular Fitness, Economy of Gait, Physiologic Reserve [ Time Frame: Baseline and 3 months ] [ Designated as safety issue: No ]
- Ambulatory function (6 minute walk, 5 day step activity and accelerometer data) [ Time Frame: Baseline and 3 month ] [ Designated as safety issue: No ]
- Muscle strength by dynamometer [ Time Frame: Baseline and 3 month ] [ Designated as safety issue: No ]
- Myasthenia Quality of Life Scale, SF-36, and Visual Analogue Fatigue Scale [ Time Frame: Baseline and 3 months ] [ Designated as safety issue: No ]
- Cardiovascular risk profile (fasting glucose, oral glucose tolerance test, HbA1c, lipids), smoking status, and body mass index [ Time Frame: Baseline and 3 months ] [ Designated as safety issue: No ]
- Body Composition by DEXA and CT of mid-thigh and hip [ Time Frame: Baseline and 3 months ] [ Designated as safety issue: No ]
- Quantitative MG Scale [ Time Frame: Baseline and 3 months ] [ Designated as safety issue: No ]
- Pulmonary function tests - FVC and maximal inspiratory and expiratory pressure [ Time Frame: Baseline and 3 months ] [ Designated as safety issue: No ]
|Estimated Enrollment:
|Study Start Date:
|January 2010
|Estimated Study Completion Date:
|December 2020
|Estimated Primary Completion Date:
|December 2015 (Final data collection date for primary outcome measure)
|Assigned Interventions
|Experimental: exercise
Other: Exercise
3 month exercise intervention, three days a week Progressive in duration - up to 1 hour daily; Progressive in intensity
Multi-modal exercise program includes a) aerobic - walking, b) resistive training with therabands and core exercises, and c) breathing exercises
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Generalized fatigue in myasthenia gravis results in a sedentary lifestyle and profound physical deconditioning, leading to reduced fitness and increased risk of obesity, hypertension, dyslipidemia, and type 2 diabetes. This study will characterize the activity and fitness levels and cardiovascular disease risk profile in 30 chronic, generalized myasthenic subjects. Hypotheses are that a) subjects with myasthenia gravis are physically inactive with reduced fitness level and high incidence of obesity and poor cardiovascular disease risk profile, and b) a 3 month multi-modal home exercise program that includes aerobic, resistive, and pulmonary training components will improve physical activity, strength, fitness, dyspnea, body composition and reduce cardiovascular disease risk. Specific aims are to a) define the baseline physical activity and fitness levels and prevalence of insulin resistance and dyslipidemia in stable sedentary myasthenic subjects, b) determine whether a 3 month moderate intensity home exercise program is safe and feasible in deconditioned, stable myasthenic subjects and c) whether a 3 month comprehensive home exercise program can enhance fitness, strength, and lung function to improve physical activity and reduce cardiovascular disease risk.
|Ages Eligible for Study:
|18 Years to 70 Years
|Genders Eligible for Study:
|Accepts Healthy Volunteers:
Inclusion Criteria:
- stable generalized myasthenia gravis
- adults age 18-70
Exclusion Criteria:
- already performing regular exercise
- unstable angina
- recent (<3 month) myocardial infarction, stroke, hospitalization for major illness or major surgery
- chronic pain or orthopedic condition restricting exercise
- active cancer, excluding basal cell cancer
- anemia (HCT <30)
- pregnancy
- myasthenia gravis exacerbation in past 3 months
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT01047761
|Contact: Charlene Hafer-Macko, MD
|United States, Maryland
|University of Maryland and Baltimore VA Medical Center
|Baltimore, Maryland, United States, 21201
|Principal Investigator: Charlene Hafer-Macko, MD
|Principal Investigator:
|Charlene E Hafer-Macko, MD
|Baltimore VA Medical Center
Additional Information:
No publications provided
|Responsible Party:
|Charlene Elaine Hafer-Macko, Myasthenia Gravis and Exercise, Baltimore VA Medical Center
|ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
|NCT01047761 History of Changes
|Other Study ID Numbers:
|Myasthenia and Exercise
|Study First Received:
|January 12, 2010
|Last Updated:
|August 19, 2013
|Health Authority:
|United States: Federal Government
Keywords provided by Baltimore VA Medical Center:
Myasthenia Gravis
Body Composition
Physical Activity
Pulmonary Function
Additional relevant MeSH terms:
Myasthenia Gravis
Autoimmune Diseases
Autoimmune Diseases of the Nervous System
Immune System Diseases
Nervous System Diseases
Neuromuscular Diseases
Neuromuscular Junction Diseases
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CHICAGO and TOKYO — Exelon Corporation today announced that it has closed on the sale of its ownership share of five California power plants – a total of 70 megawatts (MW) of generating capacity – to Tokyo-based IHI Corporation. The power plants joined Exelon's generating portfolio following the company's merger with Constellation in March 2012.
"The sale of these facilities is part of Exelon's long-term growth strategy," said Exelon President and CEO Christopher M. Crane. "By selling assets that are not consistent with that strategy, we can better focus on positioning our generation portfolio for the future."
The five California power plants include:
• Chinese Station (biomass) in Jamestown, in which Exelon owned a 9.9 MW share;• Rio Bravo Fresno (biomass) in Fresno, in which Exelon owned a 12 MW share;• Rio Bravo Jasmin (coal) in Bakersfield, in which Exelon owned a 17.5 MW share;• Rio Bravo Poso (coal) in Bakersfield, in which Exelon owned a 17.5 MW share;• Rio Bravo Rocklin (biomass) in Lincoln, in which Exelon owned a 12 MW share.
IHI acquired Exelon's 50 percent stake in the four Rio Bravo power plants and 45 percent stake in the Chinese Station plant. Exelon Power, a business unit of Exelon, operated the plants prior to their sale. As a condition of the sale agreement, IHI offered positions to all Exelon Power employees at the five facilities.
"This is an important step in establishing IHI as an owner and operator of renewable energy projects," said Mikio Mochizuki, IHI Corporation Executive Officer and CEO of IHI INC. (USA), the company formed to oversee the portfolio of five California power plants. "These plants have an experienced workforce and a strong record of safe and efficient operation. This acquisition forms a solid platform for IHI's further expansion into the energy services business in North America, which is a key element of our global growth strategy."
IHI plans to hire all of Exelon's O&M personnel at the five plants and commence operations of IHI Power Services Corp. (IPower) as an O&M services provider in the U.S.
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission designates the five power plants as "qualifying facilities," a distinct class of commercial renewable energy generating facilities of 80 MW or less. All of the plants have power purchase agreements with investor-owned utilities.
Terms of the sale are not being disclosed.
About ExelonExelon Corporation (NYSE:EXC) is the nation's leading competitive energy provider, with approximately $33 billion in annual revenues. Headquartered in Chicago, Exelon has operations and business activities in 47 states, the District of Columbia and Canada. Exelon is the largest competitive U.S. power generator, with approximately 35,000 megawatts of owned capacity comprising one of the nation's cleanest and lowest-cost power generation fleets. The company's Constellation business unit provides energy products and services to approximately 100,000 business and public sector customers and approximately 1 million residential customers. Exelon's utilities deliver electricity and natural gas to more than 6.6 million customers in central Maryland (BGE), northern Illinois (ComEd) and southeastern Pennsylvania (PECO). Learn more at: www.exeloncorp.com.
About IHIIHI, established in 1853, is a multi-national leader in providing energy and chemical plants, physical distribution systems and steel structures and produced machinery. With annual net sales of nearly $13 billion (U.S. dollars) and more than 26,900 employees, IHI contributes to the stable supply of electric power by providing the primary equipment for thermal and nuclear power systems, aero-engine and space technology, industrial machinery, shipbuilding and marine engineering.


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When is an iPhone accessory not an iPhone accessory? When it's a musical instrument.
At first glance, you may think you've got Artiphon's Instrument 1 all figured out. On the surface it looks like some sort of mobile take on Guitar Hero that runs on your smartphone or MP3 player instead of a video game system.
But as Mashable explains in their in-depth review, the Instrument One is most certainly more than just an "appcessory." Instead, it's a real musical instrument in its own right. Scratch that, it's a real multi-instrument that uses your iPhone or iPod Touch "as its brain."
Made of genuine hardwood and sporting high-end speakers, it doesn't really look like a guitar, or a keyboard, or any other instrument per se, but that's the whole point. As Artiphon founder Mike Butera told Mashable, the Instrument 1 intentionally stays away from trying to replicate any specific instrument so that musicians are free to use it any way they want. So you can play it like a violin if you want, but it's really up to you.
According to Mashable, "The Instrument 1 works with any core MIDI enabled app, but there are plans to release a companion app for more detailed / custom mappings in the future."
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17 Lies We Tell Our SpousesKrishann Briscoe
Most of us consider ourselves to be pretty honest people. We always tell the truth, unless, of course, there is a legitimate reason not to. When we lie it's always for the greater good. Our spouses may not know, but it really is for the best. Otherwise, we wouldn't do it.
Recently I asked some of my girlfriends to share some of the lies they tell their spouses. Their names will not be revealed as I don't want to compromise their covers. If somehow their husbands find this post, husbands, I need you to know that every "lie" was made out of love. And also, I'm so not talking about your wife.
In case you're interested, I did ask my husband what lies guys tell their wives: he said they don't tell any. He's lying, but whatever. If I can get him and some of my guy friends to come clean, a part two will definitely be in the works. For now, take a look and see some of the lies we ladies tell our spouses.
For those of you who never lie, you're a better woman than me I suppose. But for those of you that do, please share in the comments and if you must leave a comment as anonymous, don't worry. I get it. After this post I have a feeling I just might have to come clean.
Im not mad. 1 of 17Stop asking me if I'm upset because I AM. I mean, isn't it written all over my face?
I don't care. 2 of 17Very similar to I'm not mad. I do care. In fact, if I brought it up I must definitely care. Once again, please see the look on my face and take note of my body language.
Ive barely eaten all day 3 of 17I've been so busy I've hardly eaten anything today. Ok, let me correct that. I've barely eaten anything you'd approve of. How long is this "baby weight" excuse good for anyway?
Im going on a diet. 4 of 17It ends up being a lie but when we say this we have every intention on starting a diet. Tomorrow.
It was on sale! 5 of 17You ask how much we paid for that, and our reply is always "it was on sale!" Because really, shouldn't the only important thing be that we got it for a great price. So great, we dare not reveal it!
The kids needed it. 6 of 17We splurged on something for our babies. Out of necessity of course. Besides, how could you be opposed to my purchase when our precious children "needed it?"
I can wear these with everything. 7 of 17Yes, those sky high stilettos can be worn with everything, making them an investment and absolutely necessary.
The baby had a rough day. 8 of 17AKA I had a rough day. You see, if I blame the lack of clean laundry and a messy house on the fact that our sweet baby required all of my attention then surely you will understand.
Ive had this forever. Ive just never worn it before. 9 of 17Ok, forever, is a long time. But I didn't just get it.
Im working/studying. 10 of 17Yes, this thing I am reading on the internet is very important. I know it looks like Facebook but — hey, do you hear that? Will you please check on the baby?
Ill pay you back. 11 of 17For those of us with our own spending accounts ever so often we might ask our spouse for some money. "I'll pay you back." But really, we're married. Isn't it our money anyway?
I don't have any money left. 12 of 17Why do you think I borrowed some from you? I can't empty my secret stash.
I don't feel good. 13 of 17This (sometimes) means I don't want to go anywhere or I don't want any bedroom action.
It was a gift! 14 of 17My mom got it for me! It was such a nice surprise. Oh and by the way, don't tell her I told you. She doesn't want me to make it a big deal.
I havent been eating any junk food. 15 of 17I haven't. Not in front of you anyway. That Hot Cheetos bag or candy wrapper has been folded up into a tiny square and tucked away to be disposed of in a trash can that you won't be emptying.
The car uses a lot of gas 16 of 17Gas sure is costly. Good thing those junk food purchases at the gas station show up on the bank statements as gas!
I havent ordered anything online in a long time. 17 of 17I admit it. I might have ordered one or two things. But for some reason they got shipped to my parent's house instead of here.
By no means am I encouraging you to lie to your spouse. Always remember that honesty is the best policy. Sometimes. Not to mention, you'd probably be mad if they lied to you. Lucky for me; however, husbands don't lie.
What are some lies you tell your spouse?
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EPA Studies Increase in Allowable Ethanol Content
December 2, 2009
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced that it expects to make a final determination in mid-2010 regarding whether to increase the allowable ethanol content in fuel. In a letter sent to Growth Energy--a bio fuels industry association that had asked EPA to grant a waiver that would allow for the use of up to 15 percent of ethanol in gasoline--the agency said that while not all tests have been completed, the results of two tests indicate that engines in newer cars likely can handle an ethanol blend higher than the current 10% limit. The agency will decide whether to raise the blending limit when more testing data is available. EPA also announced that it has begun the process to craft the labeling requirements that will be necessary if the blending limit is raised.
In March 2009, Growth Energy requested a waiver to allow for the use of up to 15% ethanol in gasoline, an increase of five percentage points. Under the Clean Air Act, EPA was required to respond to the waiver request by December 1, 2009. EPA has been evaluating the group's request and has received a broad range of public comments as part of the administrative rulemaking process. EPA and the Department of Energy also undertook a number of studies to determine whether cars could handle higher ethanol blends. Testing has been proceeding as quickly as possible given the available testing facilities.


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BUFFALO, NY - Last April, the Buffalo Common Council passed a law banning anyone under 21 from going into bars, taverns and clubs on Chippewa ... unless a special event permit was issued by the city.
Two months ago the bars and clubs filed a lawsuit against officials at City Hall. Lawyers for the city say it has the right to regulate who can go into Chippewa bars while the bars and clubs say the law hurts their businesses financially.
Paul Cambria, the attorney who filed the lawsuit against the city's commingling law, says a ruling could come within the next week.
He represents the bars and one teenager in the lawsuit. The ruling will come from a State Supreme Court judge.


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21 U.S. Code § 623 - Exemptions from inspection requirements
(a) Personal slaughtering and custom slaughtering for personal, household, guest, and employee uses
The provisions of this subchapter requiring inspection of the slaughter of animals and the preparation of the carcasses, parts thereof, meat and meat food products at establishments conducting such operations for commerce shall not apply to the slaughtering by any person of animals of his own raising, and the preparation by him and transportation in commerce of the carcasses, parts thereof, meat and meat food products of such animals exclusively for use by him and members of his household and his nonpaying guests and employees; nor to the custom slaughter by any person, firm, or corporation of cattle, sheep, swine or goats delivered by the owner thereof for such slaughter, and the preparation by such slaughterer and transportation in commerce of the carcasses, parts thereof, meat and meat food products of such animals, exclusively for use, in the household of such owner, by him and members of his household and his nonpaying guests and employees; nor to the custom preparation by any person, firm, or corporation of carcasses, parts thereof, meat or meat food products, derived from the slaughter by any person of cattle, sheep, swine, or goats of his own raising, or from game animals, delivered by the owner thereof for such custom preparation, and transportation in commerce of such custom prepared articles, exclusively for use in the household of such owner, by him and members of his household and his nonpaying guests and employees: Provided, That in cases where such person, firm, or corporation engages in such custom operations at an establishment at which inspection under this subchapter is maintained, the Secretary may exempt from such inspection at such establishment any animals slaughtered or any meat or meat food products otherwise prepared on such custom basis: Provided further, That custom operations at any establishment shall be exempt from inspection requirements as provided by this section only if the establishment complies with regulations which the Secretary is hereby authorized to promulgate to assure that any carcasses, parts thereof, meat or meat food products wherever handled on a custom basis, or any containers or packages containing such articles, are separated at all times from carcasses, parts thereof, meat or meat food products prepared for sale, and that all such articles prepared on a custom basis, or any containers or packages containing such articles, are plainly marked "Not for Sale" immediately after being prepared and kept so identified until delivered to the owner and that the establishment conducting the custom operation is maintained and operated in a sanitary manner.
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The Secretary may, under such sanitary conditions as he may by regulations prescribe, exempt from the inspection requirements of this subchapter the slaughter of animals, and the preparation of carcasses, parts thereof, meat and meat food products, by any person, firm, or corporation in any Territory not organized with a legislative body solely for distribution within such Territory when the Secretary determines that it is impracticable to provide such inspection within the limits of funds appropriated for administration of this chapter and that such exemption will otherwise facilitate enforcement of this chapter. The Secretary may refuse, withdraw, or modify any exemption under this subsection in his discretion whenever he determines such action is necessary to effectuate the purposes of this chapter.
(c) Pizzas containing meat food products
(1) Under such terms and conditions as the Secretary shall prescribe through rules and regulations issued under section 624 of this title that may be necessary to ensure food safety and protect public health such as special handling procedures, the Secretary shall exempt pizzas containing a meat food product from the inspection requirements of this chapter if—
(A) the meat food product components of the pizzas have been prepared, inspected, and passed in a cured or cooked form as ready-to-eat in compliance with the requirements of this chapter; and
(d) Adulteration and misbranding provisions applicable to inspection-free articles
The adulteration and misbranding provisions of this subchapter, other than the requirement of the inspection legend, shall apply to articles which are exempted from inspection or not required to be inspected under this section.
Source(Mar. 4, 1907, ch. 2907, title I, § 23, formerly 21st, 22nd pars., 34 Stat. 1265; June 29, 1938, ch. 810, 52 Stat. 1235; renumbered § 23 and amended Pub. L. 90–201, §§ 1, 11,Dec. 15, 1967, 81 Stat. 584, 591; Pub. L. 91–342, July 18, 1970, 84 Stat. 438; Pub. L. 102–237, title X, § 1016(a),Dec. 13, 1991, 105 Stat. 1902.)
1991—Subsecs. (c), (d). Pub. L. 102–237added subsec. (c) and redesignated former subsec. (c) as (d).
1970—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 91–342changed proviso so as to permit custom slaughterers to conduct a separate inspected meat business, continued the exemption for owners to slaughter and process their own animals for their own use, authorized the Secretary to exempt custom slaughtering and processing performed by an inspected establishment, and required that custom slaughtered articles be clearly marked "not for sale".
1967—Pub. L. 90–201, § 11, substituted provisions for personal, custom, and territorial slaughtering exemptions and for application of adulteration and misbranding provisions to inspection-free articles for farmer definition and retail butcher and retail dealer exemption provisions.
1938—Act June 29, 1948, amended section generally.
Effective Date of 1967 Amendment
Amendment by Pub. L. 90–201effective upon expiration of sixty days after Dec. 15, 1967, see section 20(c) ofPub. L. 90–201, set out as an Effective Date note under section 601 of this title.
Secretary to issue final rules no later than Aug. 1, 1992, to implement exemption authorized by subsec. (c) of this section, see section 1016(c) ofPub. L. 102–237, set out as a note under section 464 of this title.
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The proposal comes after 135 people got sick from eating food prepared by Oregon Zoo restaurants in December.
State health investigators say zoo patrons were exposed to a norovirus, which is passed along from feces or vomit, often when someone handling food fails to wash his or her hands.
As WW first reported, zoo restaurants haven't had a county health inspection since 2006.
"Food services, whoever runs them, should be inspected," state Rep. Mitch Greenlick (D-Portland), chairman of the House Health Care Committee, tells WW. "That seems to me to make a lot of sense."
Zoo officials have said there is no proof regular inspections would have prevented the norovirus outbreak, and that a subsequent state review found no glaring problems at zoo restaurants.
But county officials told WW that the zoo has in the past turned down offers of voluntary inspections, something zoo officials have denied. The zoo's restaurants have since agreed to regular advisory inspections by the county.
State law requires any "person"—including individuals and businesses—running a restaurant to hold a license and undergo health inspections twice a year. Counties carry out the inspections.
State officials at the Oregon Health Authority, operating on advice from the attorney general, had earlier told county officials the zoo's restaurants didn't need to be licensed or inspected because the zoo is run by a government agency, Metro.
Since the norovirus outbreak, records obtained by WW show, Multnomah County officials have pressed the state about changing the way the law is interpreted.
The Oregon Health Authority has not taken a formal position. But emails show one top official, Jean O'Connor, the agency's deputy director of public health, believes the exemption for government-run restaurants lacks a rationale.
"I don't see the public health logic to this interpretation and never have," Lila Wickham, director of Multnomah County Environmental Health, wrote in an email exchange with O'Connor on Dec. 20, 2012, two weeks after the outbreak.
The state's position, Wickham added, "does not make sense from a public health perspective."
O'Connor said she agreed. "I concur with your thoughts about the rationale or lack thereof," she wrote Wickham in reply.
In an interview with WW, O'Connor stopped short of calling for ending the exemption.
"We do think the policy question needs some follow up," O'Connor says. "The public has a general expectation that, when they consume food in a public place, the restaurant or establishment is inspected."
In her Dec. 20 email, Wickham cited other exempt food facilities. "We also do not inspect the Multnomah Athletic Club because it is private, although we all know they have many many catered events where food is served to the public, not just members," Wickham wrote.
County officials say they will be asking other exempt food facilities to agree to voluntary health inspections.
"When it comes to Oregon state rules and their interpretation, the counties take direction from the state," Wickham said in a statement to WW. "Each county does not make up its own rules."
State Sen. Chip Shields (D-Portland), who serves on the Senate Health Care and Human Services Committee, also want to change the law.
"If any entity should have frequent inspections," Shields says, "it should be government-run entities."


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CANTON St. Lawrence Countys upcoming auction of tax-acquired property includes several parcels once contaminated but which have been cleaned up, a house in Canton that the town and village tried unsuccessfully to demolish, and an agricultural educational institute in Lisbon that was taxed before it achieved nonprofit status.
The annual sale, which will take place Oct. 5 at Lockwood Arena in Ogdensburg, may not include all of the parcels listed on the county website, www.co.st-lawrence.ny.us/Departments/RealProperty/AuctionBook, as delinquent owners have until the day before the auction to pay the back taxes and redeem the real estate.
The listing includes photographs and brief descriptions that often warn potential buyers of pitfalls, including landlocked parcels, and unsafe building conditions, such as a fallen-in roof. Woodland, wetlands, vacant rural land, some waterfront and rental properties are among those available.
The auction includes several properties typically former gas stations once considered unsalable because of contamination. They have been cleaned up by the state and are available without the risk of liability for past contamination through an agreement the county has to pay the Oil Spill Fund a nominal amount of money and share a portion of the sale proceeds.
Its wonderful progress were making with the environmental attorney, Gary S. Bowitch, we have, County Attorney Michael C. Crowe said.
The county also commissioned an environmental study of the former Alaskan Oil station on Route 68 in the town of Oswegatchie and determined it suitable for sale, Mr. Crowe said.
The sale also includes two parcels that are part of the George W. and Dacie Clements Agricultural Research Institute on Route 37 in the town of Lisbon.
The institute, which recently was determined wholly tax-exempt for educational purposes, was taxed before it achieved nonprofit status, Assessor Stephen E. Teele said.
Annual taxes on the properties, which include several hundred acres, multiple farm buildings, a bed-and-breakfast and a store, amount to more than $20,000.
Institute President Mahlon T. Clements was not available for comment, but he filed an assessment challenge that is pending before County Judge Jerome J. Richards, who will determine whether he has jurisdiction.
The countys position is that the taxes are due but will be repaid if Mr. Clements wins the case.
A burned-out duplex in Canton is also part of the sale. The house at 3-5 Gouverneur St. went up in flames in 2011 but its former owner is in a downstate nursing home and unable to deal with removal of the building shell. She offered ownership to the town or village, but neither was able to come up with a way to recoup the cost of removal.
The town determined the cost of an asbestos study and debris removal at $25,000.
We doubted we could get that much for the lot. It just didnt make sense, Town Supervisor David T. Button said. I hope whoever buys it can find a creative solution. We certainly havent discovered it yet.
Also listed as available is a trailer park in the town of Louisville with 18 mobile homes with no guarantee of title and the building that contains Heberts Steakhouse in the town of Massena.
The sale also includes a vacant one-acre island in the Grasse River in the town of Russell. The countys description warns that access would have to be researched.
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Thompson has worked as a realtor since he failed to be re-elected to his state senate seat in November 2010 .
When pressed about his qualifications for the job, Thompson told Jim Heaney of the Investigative Post that he was qualified based on past experience with labor and employment issues and his government experience. But Heaney also raised his strong political ties to Mayor Brown. Thompson and Brown are both members of the Grassroots political organization and Thompson succeeded Brown in office on both City Council and in the State Senate.
Heaney asked "What do you say to people who say this is really a blatent political patronage hire ?" Thompson responded "I would disagree. At the end of the day, I sat on the board that overseas this operation. Heaney also asked "But there are certainly people out there that have much stronger qualifications ? Thompson responds - That's open to your interpretation." Thompson also said he did not know if the job was advertised but did say he was contacted by the Mayor about the opening.
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Concertgoers in Watertown this summer will be able to say farewell to a country legend and enjoy some wild times.
The Disabled Persons Action Organization announced the DPAO/Toyota/Car-Freshner Summer Concert Series last week. The lineup:
May 25: Jack Hannas Into the Wild program at the Alex T. Duffy Fairgrounds Arena.
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Aug. 3: George Jones and his Farewell Tour at the Alex T. Duffy Fairgrounds Arena.
This country legend has received countless awards, culminating in 2012 when he was awarded a Lifetime Achievement Award at the Grammys. In 2002, Mr. Jones, 81, received the National Medal of Arts. He has notched 143 top 40 country hits. They include He Stopped Loving Her Today, The Grand Tour, Wine-Colored Roses and Whos Gonna Fill Their Shoes?
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Village People hits include YMCA, In the Navy and Macho Man.
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Tickets go on sale at 8 a.m. April 19. But concertgoers, if they become season ticket holders, may reserve tickets before they go on sale. Ticket prices have not been announced. For more information, call DPAO at 782-0044 or visit its website at www.dpao.org.
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My most cynical sense is that Brand's initial posture -- "Show me you're serious about winning, and I'll stay" -- was based on his belief that the Clippers would never be able to attract the talent to demonstrate their seriousness, which, in turn, would give him cover to walk. But when the Clips landed Baron Davis, it left Brand in the awkward position of having to either live by his word -- and forfeit $20M -- or leave and break his tacit commitment.
Guess I was wrong about the $20M.
The reason this is so hard for Clipper fans is that Elton Brand came to fill an important function. Enough has been written about the subject, so I won't overstate how the Clippers occupy a unique place on the sports landscape. There are a few other tribes in fanhood who can appreciate the trial that accompanies the loyalty to a franchise like the Clippers. For a lot of people in the Naçion, Brand changed that. With Elton in his prime playing in a Clipper uniform, the psychic cost of being a Clipper fan became a lot more manageable.
I don't know how fair it is to judge Elton. Only a small collection of people know for certain what was said and not said in the confines of meetings, emails, formal and informal negotiations. Should a group of strangers' potential grief dictate a decision as important as where a person should live and whom he has to work for? That's asking a lot. Was Elton deceptive and insincere, or was his decision based on an honest desire to be close to family and work in an environment most to his liking? My guess is the truth -- as it usually does -- lies somewhere in between. But that doesn't make it any easier to take.
UPDATE: Terrific piece of sportswriting by Mark Heisler at the Los Angeles Times that sheds some light. The Nut:
The Clippers had a bigger problem than Brand's agent. It was Brand.
Once he opted out of his Clippers contract, everything changed. Whether that was Falk's influence or that Brand was impressed by the 76ers, he now seemed to be looking for a way to leave rather than a way to stay. Brand was slow in returning calls to Clippers officials. Whenever they made an offer, Falk would take it back to the 76ers.
For those who know Brand, questioning his sincerity is like refusing to stand for "The Star-Spangled Banner."
Nevertheless, there is another Brand who surfaces occasionally, the wily one who tells you what you want to hear. Clippers officials who revered him noted that if Brand wanted to be here, he was making them work awfully hard to make it happen.
Look at it from Brand's standpoint.
If his opt-out had come up two seasons ago, the year the Clippers reached the second round of the playoffs, there's no way he would have left.
If his opt-out had come last summer after they fell from 47-35 to 40-42, who knows what would have happened?
Brand's opt-out came up this summer after a season that was all but canceled by his injury and that of Shaun Livingston. Worse, with Coach Mike Dunleavy in Sterling's doghouse, their front office was paralyzed.
The Clippers will move quickly on Josh Smith, though Atlanta has the right to match any offer. Apart from Smith -- and his post game still has a way to go -- there aren't a lot of options down low on the free agent market.


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Maybe this will hush the haters and douse some sense onto the doubters.
Kevin Durant, in his 391st NBA game Sunday night, registered his first triple-double.
Maybe this will hush the haters and douse some sense onto the doubters.
Kevin Durant, in his 391st NBA game Sunday night, registered his first triple-double.
He scored 25 points, grabbed 13 rebounds, dished 10 assists and looked as complete as we've ever seen him in the Thunder's 119-109 victory over Golden State.
Meet the new and improved version of the league's most skilled scoring machine.
Durant, in his sixth season, has put scoring on the backburner and become determined on being a well-rounded baller. Few have been able to stomach his new approach, as if the best scorer of this generation must be confined to pleasing us by only putting the ball in the basket.
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"Every year, for the next 100 years, he's going to be an MVP-type caliber player," said Thunder coach Scott Brooks. "And this is what MVP players do. They make your team better. You win games. And you do everything. You fill the stat sheet. You don't want to be a guy that just scores 35 and your team doesn't have success. Nobody feels good other than the guy who's scoring 35. And he's not like that. He's never been like that. But he can score 35. But he can also rebound and pass and defend and run and make free throws and shoot 3s. He's as well-rounded a player in this league that you will see."
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