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1. I plan to purchase the RS2 seascooter but I will use it for diving in the Philippines. Since I plan to have it have it hand carried by a friend or relative returning to the Philippines, will there be no sales tax on my purchase of this item? 2. When I am not using the seascooter while diving or during my descent, I am wondering if there is a way that I can put or attach a harness so that i can sling it on my right or left shoulder? 3. Is it necessary that I should also buy a spare or replacement battery when I usually only make 2 or 3 dives in a day when I am diving? 4. Is it possible you can give me an additional discount on your $772.95 price on the RS2 since I am a retired senior citizen and perhaps I will be able to advertise your product in our diving community or dive group. Thank you.
I plan on using this unit or a similar unit for nothing but snorkeling in the Bahamas. There will both Teenagers and Adult using these. Is this the right unit for my needs and will this unit sink away on a using if they let go by accident or in experience. I llike the longer battery life and light weight. Plan on buying 2 or 3 for my boat and need advice on getting the correct model
The RS2 is neutrally buoyant, so it won''t sink if somebody accidentally lets go. The battery life is fairly average as scooters go, but being a liIon battery they recharge better than the older lead acid batteries of previous models. This unit would be a very good choice for your uses.
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Cleveland, OH (Sports Network) - There was no disputing the Cleveland Indians'
9-2 victory over the Oakland Athletics on Thursday.
The two teams were back in action less than 24 hours after Wednesday night's
controversial call in the ninth inning.
With Oakland trailing by a run with two outs in the ninth, the Athletics' Adam
Rosales appeared to tie the game with a home run off closer Chris Perez. The
play was ruled a double on the field and upheld after a video review, despite
replays that appeared to show the ball clearing the wall and hitting a railing
in left-center before caroming back onto the field.
Major League Baseball admitted that "an improper call" was made in a statement
released Thursday. However, the Indians' 4-3 victory on Wednesday held up.
On Thursday, Mark Reynolds, Jason Kipnis and Nick Swisher each homered for the
Indians, who completed a four-game sweep of the A's.
Scott Kazmir (2-1) allowed one run on five hits while striking out 10 over six
innings for Cleveland, which went 8-1 during a nine-game homestand. The left-
hander improved to 10-5 lifetime against Oakland.
Josh Donaldson hit a solo homer for the Athletics, who saw starter Bartolo
Colon (3-2) give up six runs on eight hits over four innings.
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Generally regarded as a master of snark, Kristen Bell made it very clear she's capable of much beyond that at the Sundance Film Festival this year, portraying a crumbling, depressive 29-year-old in Liz W. Garcia's affecting "The Lifeguard."
[This interview was originally published during the 2013 Sundance Film Festival. "The Lifeguard" is currently available on VOD and opens in select theaters this Friday, August 30th.]
The film -- screening in U.S. Dramatic Competition at the festival -- sees Bell's character Leigh quitting her job as a New York City reporter and moving back to her parents' house in Connecticut. She reunites with her high school best friends (Martin Starr and Mamie Gummer) and romances a similarly melancholic 16-year-old boy (David Lambert). It doesn't hold back when they inevitably start having sex: A scene set in the changeroom of the pool definitely stands out as one of Sundance's sexiest.
A very pregnant Bell sat down with Indiewire a few days after the film premiered, discussing said sex scene, the challenges of taking on a very dramatic role and, yes, her disappointment that despite giving her a literal voice, she didn't end up actually being Gossip Girl.
How did you get involved in this film?
Liz had sent the script to my agent and asked me to read it. I had previously been familiar with some of her writing and was already a fan. Initially I was just flattered she had taken in an interest in me. I'm very attracted to characters that are going through strange transitional phases. And I found the concept of deciding when your adolescence ends and adulthood begins really fascinating. And I also liked how risky of a writer she was.
I really enjoyed how authentic that transitional phase felt in the film. I'm roughly the same age as your character and grew up in a similar town. It was easy to relate.
Yes. Certainly it's relevant in my life as well. Some of my friends started their lives at 23. They started having kids and they were adults. Some of them still haven't done that. And I'm 32. You know, the lines are so blurry as to when you actually need to become an adult. It all sort of self-discovery. Whereas with our parents' generation it was very different.
This is a very dramatic, melancholic role compared to most of your previous work. How did you approach that? Were you nervous?
I suppose I was a little nervous. Mainly because it was unchartered territory. I'm used to relying on snark or cutesy stuff. I had to very much drop the veil of any of that and just allow myself to get pretty depressed in this role.
I don't think you smile once in the entire movie.
I'm so glad you noticed that because that was kind of a deliberate choice. I wanted a project unlike anything I'd ever done before and one of the ways I explained that was saying I wanted a project where I don't smile for the whole movie. This fit the bill. It's nerve-racking because you wonder if people are going to think you're believable. Or people are going to like to watch you do that. Because whether or not you think you're God's gift to acting or not, it does depend largely on the audience and what they want to see you do. So I was thrilled that Liz wanted to take a chance on me and that I was able to portray this low level of depression in this 30-year-old woman sincerely.
The chemistry between you and your onscreen BFFs Martin Starr and Mamie Gummer is impressive. What was your relationship like off screen during the shoot?
I knew Martin prior [Starr interrupts the interview by yelling from across the room: "Yeah, you did!"]. But just sexually [laughs]. But yeah I knew him from guest-starring on his show "Party Down." So I already knew I enjoyed him. Mamie I met on the set but we were very lucky in that the three of us got along as much as those characters. And spent the whole summer in Pittsburgh together acting the same on set and on camera as we did off. We were very lucky and it was a lot of fun.
What about David Lambert, who plays Little Jason, your teenage love interest? You two pull off something very tricky in making the audience -- or me, at least -- root for a romance that is clearly not in your character's best judgement.
That was definitely the goal. We didn't want to make it seem predatory at all. We definitely wanted to emphasize the fact that these two characters were each a little empty and vacant in their own ways and that they were fulfilling something within each other. He didn't have anyone caring enough to give him any advice or any female energy in his life whatsoever. And my character needed something that made her feel young and alive and beautiful again. It was definitely meant to be portrayed in a more of a star-crossed lover thing than anything lascivious.


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Vulvodynia is chronic pain or discomfort of the vulva. The vulva includes the:
- Labia majora and labia minora
- Clitoris
- Vaginal opening
The cause of vulvodynia is not known. Some possibilities include:
- Injury or irritation of vulvar nerves
- Inflamed tissue
- Abnormal response to infection or trauma
Risk Factors
Vulvodynia is more common in women who are younger. Other factors that may increase the chance of vulvodynia include:
- History of vulvodynia
- Chronic pain or disorders associated with chronic pain
- Sleep disturbances
- Some mental health disorders, such as posttraumatic stress disorder
- Recurrent yeast infections
- Frequent use of antibiotics
- Irritation to the genitals by soaps or detergents
- Genital rashes
- Previous treatment or surgery to the external genitals
- Pelvic nerve irritation or muscle spasms
Your doctor will ask about your symptoms and medical history. A physical exam will be done. It may include a pelvic exam. The affected area may need to be examined closely. This can be done using a colposcope to magnify the area.
Testing may include:
- Tests to check for bacteria and/or yeast
- Biopsy
Talk with your doctor about the best treatment plan for you. Options include:
- Topical medications that are applied to the skin, such as corticosteroids, estrogen, or anesthetics
- Antidepressants
- Anticonvulsants
- Prescription pain relievers
Physical Therapy
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Every driver hopes to get off to a strong start, winning races and putting themselves in solid position to make NASCAR's Chase for the Sprint Cup.
But with a 43-car field and the most competitive era in NASCAR history, that isn't possible. Some drivers are bound to get off to slow starts and have to fight back to climb into Chase contention.
This year, there are some big-name drivers trying to rally from slow starts, including two former champions and one of the sport's most popular stars.
Here's a look at some drivers who need to bounce back after disappointing starts:
Danica Patrick, Tony Stewart, Jeff Gordon among big names off to slow startsnascar April 2, 2013 1:13pm EDT March 29, 2013 7:17pm EDT Tony Stewart has been in two wrecks and a fight. Jeff Gordon can't seem to catch a break. And Danica Patrick? Well, her Daytona magic has worn off. They are just a few of the NASCAR stars who are off to slow starts.
Every driver hopes to get off to a strong start, winning races and putting themselves in solid position to make NASCAR's Chase for the Sprint Cup.
2 Kevin Harvick
Harvick has not run poorly but has not gotten a lot of luck in the first five races.
He had one of the fastest cars at Daytona but got swept into an early wreck. He also was in contention at both Bristol and California but late setbacks derailed him at both tracks.
Harvick is expecting and promising a big year, despite the fact that it is his last season at Richard Childress Racing. He has vowed to go out strong and prove wrong the critics who predicted that he would struggle during his "lame-duck" season.
But Harvick has not gotten off to a great start. He has just one top-10 finish (ninth at Las Vegas) and is 15th in points.
He and his No. 29 team need to kick things into gear soon to make the Chase and fulfill Harvick's promise.
3 Jeff Gordon
Gordon desperately wanted to avoid the type of slow start that nearly cost him a spot in the Chase last season. But it hasn't happened.
He once again has been plagued by bad luck and ill-handling cars.
Gordon has just one top-10 finish (ninth at Phoenix) and finished 25th and 34th at Las Vegas and Bristol, where he was involved in a wreck.
Gordon was 25th in points at this point last year and had to make an incredible rally to earn the final Chase wild card.
He is 18th after five races this year and needs to string together some good finishes to get himself back into Chase contention and avoid a similar dilemma this year.
4 Martin Truex Jr.
Truex was one of the biggest surprises last season, making the Chase for the first time for Michael Waltrip Racing.
Part of that was fueled by a strong start — he was fifth in points after five races.
This year he is headed in the opposite direction. Mechanical problems at both Daytona and Phoenix led to a bad start and he has just one top-10 finish in the first five races.
Truex is 19th in points and now must prove that he can recapture last year's magic by rallying to make the Chase. The signed a contract extension in the offseason so big things are expected.
5 Ryan Newman
Newman has experienced an up-and-down career the past several years, making the Chase one season and missing it the next.
It should be on the upswing after failing to make it last season. But he's off to a slow start thanks to a wreck at Phoenix and an engine failure at Las Vegas.
Newman has hope, however, because he has run well in the other races, finishing fifth at Daytona, seventh at Bristol and 10th last week at California.
Newman has run better than teammates Tony Stewart and Danica Patrick and, though 20th in points, appears to have a good chance of racing his way back into Chase contention.
6 Tony Stewart
After struggling at the end of last season and finishing ninth in the final standings, things have not gone well for Stewart so far this year.
He got swept into early wrecks at Daytona and Bristol and got blocked by Joey Logano while racing for the lead last week at California, leading to a disappointing 22nd-place finish.
No wonder Stewart was fighting mad after last week's race.
At 22nd in points, the 2011 champion is off to one of the worst starts of his career. But no one is better equipped to turn things around quickly and surge back to the top — he proved that in 2011.
Stewart also is a bit ticked off right now, which always serves as motivation for one of NASCAR's most explosive drivers.
7 Marcos Ambrose
Since winning the wild race at Watkins Glen last year and following it up with two top-five finishes, nothing has gone right for Ambrose.
After a terrible finish last year, he was looking for a fresh start after re-signing with Richard Petty Motorsports. Instead, the bad breaks and poor performances have continued.
Ambrose was a model of mediocrity to start the season, with finishes of 18th, 18th, 22nd and 19th in his first four races. Then he suffered two flat tires and finished 36th at California.
Ambrose got off to a poor start last season — 24th in points — and now must fight back again. At 23rd in points, and with the way his team has been running, his best bet at making the Chase might be winning the two road-course races.
8 Jeff Burton
After two miserable seasons, Burton was hoping for career resurgence with Richard Childress Racing this year.
It hasn't happened.
His recurring nightmare began with a wreck at Daytona and hasn't gotten much better. After a 10th-place finish at Phoenix, Burton has finished 26th, 32nd and 17th in the last three races to fall to 24th in points.
He needs to turn things around quickly. His future at RCR might depend on it.
9 Danica Patrick
The nation was buzzing when Patrick put NASCAR back on the national sports landscape with her history-making performance at Daytona.
But as quickly as Danica rose to the top at Daytona, winning the Daytona 500 pole and nearly winning NASCAR's biggest race (she finished eighth), she has come crashing back to earth.
Many believed that Patrick would struggle once she left Daytona, and they were right. In her last four races, she has finishes 39th, 33rd, 28th and 26th.
She wrecked early at Phoenix and then struggled badly at Las Vegas and Bristol, where she finished a collective 11 laps down. She ran better at California, but still finished a lap down in 26th.
Now comes perhaps her most daunting challenge — half-mile Martinsville.
Patrick needs to get a grasp on NASCAR's new car and show some progress or she could begin to lose relevance and some of her wide-reaching star power.
10 Juan Pablo Montoya
Montoya has been one of NASCAR's most hard-luck drivers the past two years. How many other drivers can say they have hit a jet dryer at Daytona when their car broke under caution.
Unfortunately, the dark cloud continues to follow him. Montoya has had mechanical problems in three of the five races, leading to finishes of 39th, 30th and 38th. Those kinds of numbers are hard to overcome at any time during the season.
Coming off three straight disappointing seasons, Montoya is off to a miserable start again. He may already be in the same spot as Ambrose — needing to win the two road-course races to have a shot at making the Chase.


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Digital Breakfast dates and topics 2011
We can confirm the dates of the Digital Breakfasts for 2011, as well as an draft outline of the topics. As the digital landscape is changing so quickly, the topics are subject to change throughout the year.
The next breakfast is on Tues 9th Feb looking at the iPad and will be held at the Apple UK offices, Regent. View the 2011 breakfast dates »
The digital future - highlights from this weeks Digital Breakfast
London might have been carpeted in snow but that didn't prevent the last Digital Breakfast of 2010 being a well attended and very lively affair. Three speakers; Michael Nutley, Editor in chief of NMA, David Maher Roberts CEO of The Filter, and Mike Butcher, Editor of TechCrunch Europe, unveiled their vision of the future and sparked some fascinating debates along the way. Read more »
Apples iAd set to launch in the UK in December
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More V15's for Graham and Webb
Dave Graham and Jimmy Webb have repeated each other's V15's on Mt. Evans: The Wheel of Wolvo and The Ice Knife, respectively.Graham said on his instagram, "After battling with the rig during heinous conditions over the past few weeks, fall has finally arrived and temps were perfect today!"
The ascent is the second repeat of the problem after Webb made the first ascent on September 5, and Daniel Woods followed shortly after. The problem consists of 20 moves separated by a large jug in the middle, dividing the problem into sections of V14 and V11/12, respectively.
That same day, Jimmy Webb repeated Dave Graham's classic problem The Ice Knife, also on Mt. Evans.
Webb commented on his 8a.nu page, "Simply amazing boulder and big props to Dave for establishing this beast! Finally the rain has stopped, and I'm so psyched to be in the mountains!"
It is the fourth ascent of The Ice Knife following repeats by Daniel Woods and Paul Robinson.
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2010: Second team All-PFL punter...ranked second in the PFL in punting average...had the league's second-longest punt with a 71-yard kick against Campbell...averaged better than 40 yards per punt in six of Butler's 11 games...tied for second in the PFL in number of punts inside the 20-yard line (16)...dropped four punts inside the 20 against both Taylor and Morehead State...named first team punter on the PFL Academic All-League squad...chosen to the PFL Academic Honor Roll.
2009: Butler's Special Teams Most Valuable Player...honorable mention All-PFL punter...ranked seventh in the PFL in punting average...led the league in number of punts inside the 20-yard line (29)...dropped four punts inside the 20-yard line in Butler's victory at Dayton...had seven punts of 50 or more yards with a long punt of 69 yards against Davidson...named to the PFL Academic Honor Roll.
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Pa. I-80 tolling plan is nixed.
May 19, 2010
A push by Pennsylvania Governor Edward G. Rendell to put tolls on Interstate 80 was rejected by the federal government last month. This news, coupled with a 2008 effort to privatize the Pennsylvania Turnpike through a deal with Albertis and Citigroup, had previously failed to win approval from Pennsylvania state legislators and federal regulators, the report said. The Federal Highway Administration also rejected the I-80 tolling plan in September 2008 because the planned use of toll revenues did not meet federal requirements. Had it been approved, Pennsylvania would have been the third pilot interstate tolling project permitted under a federal transportation act. It would have added the 311 miles of I-80 to the 5,244 miles of tolled highways and bridges operating in the U.S., according to various reports.
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Thats another epic map. I realy like your style, especialy all the graphical elements and textures. Any chance, ever seeing an WIP process of your maps?
Hey Guys,
Been a while since i posted. Gencon was a blast, and i met many a fan, and even some guys from here on the guild which was a great opportunity to put faces to names! Anyways, i've been totally swamped with work and such, but figured i should throw up another map i recently finished for author Shane Murray, this map being for his Silver and Jade book based in the Grey Worlds. Let me know what you think.
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Thats another epic map. I realy like your style, especialy all the graphical elements and textures. Any chance, ever seeing an WIP process of your maps?
Agreed. I think this is now the 8th map of yours that has gone into my "Inspiration Folder". This is one of my favorites so far.
As usual a great map!
Really great map. I love your colours, gives the map a great feeling.
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Yep, what Schwarzkreuz said. I totally love all the artsy stuff that enhance your maps. Very cool. If i can, i'll rep you.
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Absolutely beautiful. I love the clarity of it and the colours.
What everyone else said. This is an inspiring piece of work. I also checked out your site Jared, you are gifted.
I am always impressed (and jealous) of how you manage to fit in so much interesting mappy detail without making it look too busy.
Very, very nice. Manages to balance antique-style elements with more modern-style elements, making for a very unique and balanced overall effect.
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Brigham Young University provides a stabilizing presence to the $16 billion Provo economy. It is the third-largest private college by enrollment in the U.S. BYU is also generating new jobs. During 2010 it ranked third in the number of startups produced through university research—13 in total—behind only nearby University of Utah (18) and MIT (17).
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CENTENNIAL, Colo. (AP) -- A hearing laying out the evidence against the accused gunman in the Colorado theater shooting is over.
Prosecutors finished presenting their case against James Holmes on Wednesday. The judge said he will rule by Friday on whether Holmes should go on trial.
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Defense attorneys decided not call any witnesses, saying they were constrained by the rules of the preliminary hearing. They had been granted permission to call two people to talk about Holmes' mental state.
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The Effect of Antiviral Therapy With Pegylated Interferon-alpha on Auditory Disability (HLIPT2010)
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Eli Zuckerman, Carmel Medical Center
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First received: December 1, 2010
Last updated: February 5, 2015
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The aim of the study is to assess the effect of antiviral therapy with pegylated interferon alpha for hepatitis C and B on auditory disability as there are reports in the English literature on auditory disability caused by interferon alpha.
Hearing Loss
Sudden Deafness
|Study Type:
|Study Design:
|Observational Model: Cohort
Time Perspective: Prospective
|Official Title:
|The Effect of Antiviral Therapy With Pegylated Interferon-alpha for Chronic Hepatitis C and B on Auditory Disability: A Prospective Study
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Genetics Home Reference related topics: nonsyndromic hearing loss
MedlinePlus related topics: Hearing Disorders and Deafness
Drug Information available for: InterferonU.S. FDA Resources
Further study details as provided by Carmel Medical Center:
Primary Outcome Measures:
- to assess the rate of auditory disability induced by pegylated interferon alpha for HCV and HBV. [ Time Frame: Two years ] [ Designated as safety issue: No ]
Secondary Outcome Measures:
- to investigate the outcome of auditory disability induced by pegylated interferon alpha for HCV and HBV. [ Time Frame: Two years ] [ Designated as safety issue: No ]
|Estimated Enrollment:
|Study Start Date:
|January 2011
|Estimated Study Completion Date:
|June 2015
|Estimated Primary Completion Date:
|June 2015 (Final data collection date for primary outcome measure)
|Ages Eligible for Study:
|18 Years to 80 Years
|Genders Eligible for Study:
|Accepts Healthy Volunteers:
|Sampling Method:
|Non-Probability Sample
Study Population
Patients with chronic hepatitis C or B treated with pegylated interferon alpha
Inclusion Criteria:
- Patients with chronic hepatitis C virus infection who will receive anti viral treatment consists of PEG-IFN-alpha-2a or 2b combined with ribavirin,
- Patients with chronic hepatitis B who receive anti-viral treatment with PEG-IFN-alpha 2a (Pegasys)
- Age 18-70 who are eligible for anti viral treatment.
- Patients who attend and are treated in the Liver Unit of Haifa and Western
- Galilee District of Clalit Health Services and Carmel Medical Center will be recruited.
- Patients with all HCV genotypes will be included and will be treated by the standard-of-care therapy for hepatitis C: 48 weeks for genotypes 1 or 4.
- Patients and 24 weeks for genotypes 2 or 3.
- Virological response will be determined at week 12 of treatment. In non-responders therapy will be discontinued.
- In those patients with genotype 1 and "'slow virological response", 72 weeks of therapy will be considered. Included will be also patients with chronic hepatitis B receiving PEG-IFN alpha 2a for up to 48 weeks.
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Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT01265693
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT01265693
|Contact: Eli Zuckerman, M.D.
|Contact: Orly Azulay, RN
|Carmel Medical Center
|Not yet recruiting
|Haifa, Israel, 34262
|Principal Investigator: Eli Zuckerman, M.D. (Prof.)
|Sub-Investigator: Yulia Kovalev, MD
|Sub-Investigator: Rawie Hazan, MD
|Carmel Medical Center
|Haifa, Israel, 34362
|Contact: Eli Zuckerman, M.D. 97248250053 ext 3053 firstname.lastname@example.com
Sponsors and Collaborators
Carmel Medical Center
|Principal Investigator:
|Eli Zuckerman, M.D.
|Liver Unit, Carmel Medical Center
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ClinicalTrials.gov processed this record on May 26, 2016
|Responsible Party:
|Eli Zuckerman, Director of Liver Unit Carmel Medical Center, Carmel Medical Center
|ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
|NCT01265693 History of Changes
|Other Study ID Numbers:
|Study First Received:
|December 1, 2010
|Last Updated:
|February 5, 2015
|Health Authority:
|Israel: Ethics Commission
Additional relevant MeSH terms:
Hearing Loss
Ear Diseases
Hearing Disorders
Nervous System Diseases
Neurologic Manifestations
Otorhinolaryngologic Diseases
Sensation Disorders
Signs and Symptoms
Anti-Infective Agents
Antiviral Agents
Immunologic Factors
Physiological Effects of Drugs
ClinicalTrials.gov processed this record on May 26, 2016


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In addition, applicants undergo a Writing Sample Assessment, where he/she provides a narrative report describing the details of a photograph. This assessment evaluates an applicant's overall writing ability, organization, how they present ideas, grammar, punctuation, spelling and vocabulary.
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Personal Interview: Two senior-level HSI management officials conduct the personal interview. The personal interview assesses candidates' individual background and employment history. It ensures that every candidate being interviewed is presented with standardized information about the HSI criminal investigator position.
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In addition, every candidate must answer a series of essential functions questions. Candidates must be willing to carry out certain actions to be considered for the HSI criminal investigator position.
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Physical and Environmental Conditions: The criminal investigator position requires moderate to arduous physical exertion involving walking and standing, use of firearms and exposure to inclement weather. The work requires physical strength and stamina. Individuals must be able to conduct long periods of surveillance, pursue and restrain suspects and carry heavy equipment to be utilized in investigative efforts. The environment involves work indoors and outdoors in a variety of potentially dangerous and stressful situations, as well as exposure to physical attack, including the use of lethal weapons.
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Obligatory, "That's what she said."
Well, someone had to do it.
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Well Designed Travel: A Visit to Elementos Argentinos
Store Profile
- Location: Buenos Aires, Argentina
Handmade and sustainable rugs, blankets and home accessories.
Price Range: ($$) Mid-Range - ($$$) High-End
- Website: elementosargentinos.com
Store History
- Founded: 2005
- Founded by: Fernando Bach and Pablo Mendívil
- Headquarters: Buenos Aires, Argentina
In the north of Argentina life is simple. Time runs smoothly, at the rhythm of nature. Colors are intense, to warm up and give us joy. Hard work can be noticed just by looking at people's hands. History is revealed in every detail. We have looked for and designed products that communicate precisely that combining contemporary designs with ancient native American art and Spanish colonial patterns to create products that are both truly Argentinean and universal. Unique pieces of textile art created by more than 80 weavers and craftsmen from six different provinces, who continue working by hand, like their parents and grandparents did. Design. Tradition. Warmth. Hard Work. Fair Trade. All of these are values that distinguish our products. Thank you for visiting Elementos Argentinos.
Argentina's northwestern provinces are quite different from the bustling, European-influenced capital of Buenos Aires. With a more indigenous culture, an open landscape and a slower pace of life, this region is filled with a rich history of handmade objects. Historians have found hand-spun woven textiles dating back as early as 7000 B.C., and traditional techniques have consistently been passed down through generations preserving this visual heritage.
Fernando Bach grew up in the northwestern provinces of Argentina and always had a strong affection for the traditional rugs and blankets made by local craftspeople there. He moved to Buenos Aires as an adult, but returned often to visit family and old friends. On one of these trips, he decided to bring back a selection of hand-made textiles. He then hosted a small, gallery-style show in his home which quickly sold out and generated much excitement throughout the design community of Buenos Aires. The success of the event sparked an opportunity to cultivate this work more fully, perhaps even through a full-time gallery/shop.
On the other hand, a new endeavor requires time. Lots of it. And walking away from a great job and an established environment is never easy, no matter what potential upsides await. At this point, Fernando was a very successful hotelier so it was quite risky to leave it all behind and become an entrepreneur. However, that's exactly what he did in 2005 when Elementos Argentinos first opened its doors, and speaking to him today, I know he'd do it again in a heartbeat.
These days, Fernando Bach and Pablo Mendívil of Elementos Argentinos work directly with over 120 weavers located all over the northern provinces of Argentina. They provide direction about design and color, while the artisans use their deep knowledge of traditional weaving methods to a fantastic ends. This partnership is unique. It is based on trust, respect for the craft and fair wages. The weavers are independent craftspeople, and often the whole family is afforded the chance to make a sustainable living where once that opportunity just didn't exist.
While speaking with Fernando, the word 'community' kept popping into my mind. Fernando and Pablo spend much of their time building a community of weavers and artisans all around the northern half of Argentina, providing opportunities to turn traditional crafts into careers. On the other end, the brick and mortar Elementos Argentinos is more than just a well-styled shop in a hip neighborhood, it is also a community hub focused on design, home, local culture and social responsibility.
For me, Elementos Argentinos acted as my welcome wagon to Buenos Aires. Located on a shady, tree lined street in the Palermo Viejo neighborhood, the store is about much more than just shopping. The colorful wares and the clean design lend a richness to the space, making it feel like a home. But what really sets the shop apart are the people you'll meet inside. Armed with maps, directions and genuine smiles, everyone here is ready to tell you all about their favorite neighborhood watering hole, cultural activity or where to find the best art and design in the city. Fernando and his team are equally focused on community building than sales, something that can be tough for a North American consumer to fully grasp at first.
Although, in many ways there's no need for sales pressure because the store is so amazing. Wishing I had a home to fill with pillows, throws and rugs, I'm still seriously considering buying a rug in the hopes that one day I'll find the right home to match it!
The next time you're in Buenos Aires, definitely add Elementos Argentinos to your list of necessary activities. It's impossible to leave empty-handed, even if you don't spend a penny.
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Tulsa, OK (Sports Network) - D'Andre White scored 21 points as the Tulsa
Golden Hurricane outlasted the Houston Cougars in a triple overtime thriller,
101-92, in a Conference USA battle at the Reynolds Center.
James Woodard added a double-double with 16 points and 12 rebounds for the
Golden Hurricane (15-9, 4-7 C-USA), while Pat Swilling, Jr. and Rashad Ray
each finished with 14 points. Scottie Haralson chipped in 10 points as well.
For the Cougars (14-11, 6-5), TaShawan Thomas posted a double-double with a
game-high 31 points and 15 rebounds. Joseph Young added 25 points and Jherrod
Stiggers tallied 15 points.
The teams entered halftime all even at 28-28. Tulsa shot 43.5 percent from
the field, including 4-of-11 from beyond the 3-point arc. Though the visitors
made just 30.4 percent of their field goal tries and missed all but one of
their seven 3-point shots, Houston stayed close by outscoring Tulsa 13-4 at
the free-throw line.
In the second half, the Golden Hurricane hit on 46.2 percent from the field,
while the Cougars shot 43.2 percent. After a back and forth second stanza, the
Cougars found themselves down by five with just seconds to play in regulation,
but then Thomas scored a layup with five seconds remaining to cut the deficit
to three, Stiggers then immediately stole the ball and drained a 3-pointer at
the buzzer to send the game into the first overtime.
In the first extra session, Tulsa led for the majority of the period, but
Houston's Tim Peete made 1-of-2 free-throws to knot the score at 79-79 with
10 seconds left, Young had a chance to win the game for Tulsa but his layup
with one second remaining would not fall in.
In the second overtime, Young made one of two free-throws to tie the score at
86-86 with 1:13 to play and both teams missed opportunities to win the game,
the last being a 3-pointer by Ray at the buzzer, sending the game to its third
overtime. Tulsa scored the first five points of the third extra session and
never looked back, surviving this epic battle.
Houston had a 53-51 rebounding edge. Tulsa's bench, with three players in
double-figures, outscored Houston's reserves, 57-22.
The Sports Network