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District 5 Supervisor Tom Wheeler covered a variety of topics at his last Town Hall meeting Aug. 23 in Bass Lake, including an update on the Crane Valley Dam retrofit project, county budget, impact fees, rural fire fees, a new bus route from Fresno to Yosemite, reverse 911 system, and 311 county information number.
County budget update
Supervisor Wheeler discussed the county's 2012-13 budget, passed in record time two weeks ago, outlining new plans to reduce the $6.2 million shortfall.
In 2007-08, the county had 1,333 employees and now it has 1,051, Wheeler said -- almost 300 less. He said the county has saved $2.4 million in continued furloughs, including the supervisors.
The county is exploring possible privatization of some water and sewer and is taking bids from private companies, Wheeler said.
"All of the districts are 20 to 50 years old, so they could have greater buying power if they consolidate," Wheeler said. "I'm in support to see if it will help the county."
Along with layoffs, some departments have been eliminated, combined, or restructured, including a $60,000 to $80,000 a year savings by consolidating the engineering department, he said. Cross-training is also anticipated for the planning department staff, enabling them to do a wider range of tasks, he said.
Madera city now also pays more for animal control, as most county shelter animals come from within city limits, he said. Wheeler added there is hope that in the future, county sheriff deputies will no longer be dispatched to calls within the city of Madera, which has its own police force.
In December, 2013, contracts with the county's 13 unions are also up for re-negotiation, where more savings will be sought, he said.
In response to a question about library funding, Wheeler said no more cuts are planned for 2012-13.
Bass Lake dam update
Construction on Bass Lake's Crane Valley Dam retrofit project is ahead of schedule, with anticipated completion the end of this year, said Michael Palmer, supervising project manager for Pacific Gas and Electric Company.
The $100 million dam retrofit, required to meet new state requirements to withstand larger earthquakes, began in the fall of 2010.
Two of four major construction phases have been completed, including dredging, the downstream buttress and reinforced core wall, he said. Remaining work includes placing the rest of the rock on the sides of the dam -- 95% done last week -- and raising the crest of the dam six feet, he said.
In response to a question citing concern that the fish population in Bass Lake has decreased, Palmer said there shouldn't be a problem.
"We installed two silk curtains that ran the length of the dam to keep silt from construction from getting inside the rest of the lake," Palmer said. "Some very fine particulate matter got out. However, the turbidity levels should not have been harmful to fish and were fairly localized. Our belief is the fish there before are there now, just maybe not in the same place.
"We've been working with Fish and Game and are open to fish planting or anything else. It'll be six months to a year to determine that ... We are looking at what the impacts (of the dam construction) might have been."
The 150-foot deep Wishon rock quarry, about five acres in size, has been backfilled to the elevation of its lower section, with landscaping and replanting to continue for another six months, followed by a couple years of erosion monitoring, he said.
"Over the next month or so we'll be wrapping up trucking materials from the dam to the quarry, so some road controls will remain in effect," Palmer said. "We'll also be trucking rock from the Raymond Quarry for another three weeks. The intersection of Road 222 and the dam, and the parking area, will be rebuilt. By the first of the year, the dam will be back open for foot and bike traffic."
Reduced impact fees to expire Sept. 1
The impact fees Supervisor Wheeler was instrumental in implementing -- reducing fees associated with building by 66.7% for one year -- will expire Sept. 1, with the second year slated for a 33.3% reduction. Wheeler said the 66.7% reduction has been so successful in generating new construction in the county that he will push for another year at the same rate -- what he will propose at the Sept. 11 board meeting.
Rural fire fees
The first bills went out Aug. 3 for a controversial state rural fire fee, $115 for most in Madera County, Wheeler said. There are 830 lots in the "State Responsibility Area," and Madera County's bills should be mailed towards the end of August, he said.
Wheeler stressed that fire fee dollars are slated for fire prevention -- things like brushing and fire prevention education -- and will not help with fire suppression, fighting fires.
While Wheeler is against the fee, he stated he plans to pay it to avoid the 10% penalty every 30 days for not paying, plus interest. More information about the fee is available online at firepreventionfee.org.
The Howard Jarvis Tax Payers Association reported it has prepared a lawsuit. Oakhurst resident Lou Aceto said more information is available online at firetaxprotest.org.
"A couple weeks ago I would have said the rural fire fee was slated to go to the state's general fund (which funds Cal Fire), but there's been enough of an outcry that they are now looking at a collection point outside of the general fund," said Don Stein, new Cal Fire and Madera County Fire Division Chief.
Fresno-Yosemite bus route update
"Fresno Council of Governments is starting a bus line from the Fresno airport to Yosemite," Wheeler said, also chairman of the county's transportation committee. "If they're going to come through (Eastern Madera County), I want to be part of it."
The Madera County Board of Supervisors approved $15,000 last month from Fresno COG to do public surveys and outreach in Eastern Madera County.
"I'm looking at what we can do to take advantage of this ... They are coming through either way," Wheeler said, whose interested in getting things going in Eastern Madera County such as package-hotel deals with the purchase of a ticket, and alternative routes through communities like North Fork and Bass Lake. Chukchansi Gold Resort & Casino has already signed up to be a stopping point along the way to Yosemite, he said.
County jail update
In response to a question, Madera County District Attorney Michael Keitz addressed the status of the Madera County jail, including an extra 144 beds to be added by next June, funded with $30 million from the state.
Since the state implemented a new prison realignment system, which took effect October, 2011 -- sending lower level criminal offenders to county jail instead of state prison -- Keitz said the county has received many more post-release offenders to supervise than it was told it would. The current county jail is also usually maxed out -- on average 430 inmates with a 419 capacity, said Manuel Perez, director of corrections for the Madera County Department of Corrections.
"The state has given us more inmates and less money," Keitz said.
New phone numbers
Wheeler again announced the county's new 311 phone number for all county questions, which took effect Aug. 1. The new line ensures residents will always reach a person when they call the county, he said. The 311 number averages about 275 calls a day, he said.
"I've always stressed that it's so important to be nice to our constituents," Wheeler said. "They (county employees) work for us, and they are there to help you."
Madera County's website was also recently redone.
Wheeler also announced that when a resident submits a project to the county for approval, the name of the employee working on it will now be written on the project paperwork so residents can check up on its status more easily, Wheeler said.
The county's reverse 911 system now includes cell phones, Wheeler said. To add a cell phone to the list of updates in the case of an emergency near a resident's home, the cell phone number needs to be listed with the property. To sign up, residents can call the county's 311 number or the Madera County Sheriff's Department for more information, Wheeler said.


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WALNUT CREEK, Calif. - Washington State guard Thomas Kelati has been named the U.S. Bank Pacific-10 Conference Men's Basketball Player of the Week for January 24-30, commissioner Tom Hansen announced Monday.
Kelati, a senior from Walla Walla, scored a career high-tying 27 points on 9-of-14 shooting, including 7-of-11 from 3-point range, in leading the Cougars to their first win at Arizona since 1984. The win over the No. 11 Wildcats also snapped a 48-game losing streak to ranked opponents. In addition, Kelati contributed seven rebounds and three assists in the win, and his seven 3-pointers were a career high. His performance against Arizona followed a 17-point, nine-rebound, four-assist, two-steal effort at Arizona State.
For the weekend, Kelati averaged 22.0 points, 8.0 rebounds and 3.5 assists while shooting 53.3 percent (16-for-30) from the field and 47.1 percent (8-for-17) from beyond the arc.
This is the first weekly honor for Kelati, and Washington State's 15th Player of the Week all-time. It is the first weekly honor received by a Cougar since Marcus Moore was named Pac-10 Player of the Week Dec. 10, 2001.
In addition, Kelati was named national Star of the Week by Collegeinsider.com.
2004-05 U.S. Bank Pac-10 Players of the Week: Nov. 29 - Nate Robinson, Jr., G, WASH; Dec. 6 - Ike Diogu, Jr., C, ASU; Dec. 13 - Jordan Farmar, Fr. , G, UCLA; Dec. 20 - Dijon Thompson, Sr., F, UCLA; Jan. 3 - David Lucas, Sr., F, OSU; Jan. 10 - Ike Diogu, Jr., C, ASU; Jan. 17 - Salim Stoudamire, Sr., G, ARIZ. Jan. 24 - Dan Grunfeld, Jr., G, STAN; Jan. 31 - Thomas Kelati, Sr., G, WSU.

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Well, tomorrow the New Year will be 3 weeks old. I am taking stock of my resolutions. A big one was to log my food. I've done better than I ever have, but I am starting to slip. But I have finally figured out why. I HATE BEING INACCURATE! It's like perfectionist thing. Like, if I am one calorie off, I feel very uncomfortable. It's easier not to do it than to have that bad feeling I am doing it wrong. Hmmm. Not lazy, just type A. so I am working on that--it's okay to be a little inaccurate--better some than none, and it will get easier as I do it. I am not using this as an excuse to hide food--I still am in love with my KitchenAid scale with the tare feature!--but I am finding that writing my food on an index card as I eat it helps me remember to log it later, and then I can always "perfect" it later by going back to be more accurate (like how many calories in a Trader Joes Hummus and Veggie wrap--that takes a long for me to log in because it isn't an automatic choice. Gotta do it by hand.) If I write it in a notebook, again, I feel it has to all be pefect. Sigh. I am trying to unearth and work around my little foibles and idiocincracies.// Does anybody know if the BodyMedia Fit link can sync with the SparkPeople food log? I would love to post my food log, but I am not going to take the time to do it twice.//I have not been exercising as I planned. I am doing better on steps I take, but still am getting very little actual exercise/heart-rate raising type workouts.//Eating more raw fruits and veggies--doing AWESOME! Hurrah for me! I am making a big plate of veggies and have it out when the kids get home from school---zucchini, broccoli, cauliflower, cherry tomatoes, yellow squash, cucumbers--so pretty and yummy, with a little hummus for protein. Delic!//I bought a vegan cookbook, and the kids are going through it--I want them to pick out a new recipe a week and we will make it together. Gotta get more family involvement and a bigger repitoire of good healthy food. // Oh, update on the father/ice cream scenario. This week, after Wyatt's game, we went to the same restaurant, and Dad suggested again that we do the Sundae thing. So I went along this time--and after we had put carmel sauce, hot fudge sauce, whipped cream, and two cartons of ice cream in the cart, (STUFF THAT WAS NOT MY IDEA! UNDER PROTEST!) I remembered that I had said I would bring doughnuts for the church breakfast (my vegan muffins were not a hit except with my family, ha,ha) and when I put them in the cart, my father said "You can 't have doughnuts!" I looked at him in disbelief. And I said "And why exactly are you saying that I can't have doughnuts?" The absurdity of the situation is still puzzling to me. He wants ice cream, and he doesn't want to eat it alone, so I "can" have that, but I can't have doughnuts? He literally could not answer me. Bizarre. And I bought the doughnuts. And I did not eat any of them, even. I am experiencing personal growth! Because I think in the past I would have eaten some to just prove him wrong. I have decided that I am not going out to eat with him anymore. I just do not want to deal with it. I will come home and make the food that I want, when I want. And he can go home if he doesn't like it, or he can go out to eat by himself. Someone had posted last time that maybe it was just a case of we all want what we want, and maybe I could have gotten the ice cream and not deprived everybody else of it, so I tried it. And with my kids, it works. But the doughnut incident really showed me that it is a control issue when it comes to my father. My huband saw and heard the whole thing, and he was really surprised. It is crazy that a 70 yar old man is still trying to tell his 47 year old daughter what to eat--and what not to eat.// And I have tomorrow off! Yeah! I am going to do some lesson plans and go for a nice long walk!
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You're making progress for sure. You can't let your father tell you what to eat anymore.
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Sounds like you are making some really great healthy choices! Congrats on putting your health first.
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As you say, here we are, three weeks into the New Year - and I feel as tho I still haven't quite found a routine that suits me. Here's hoping we find our footing before December, eh? lol...
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China's Peng Shuai Circles U.S. Open – and Li Na's Mantle
When leading Chinese tennis star Li Na said in July that she was withdrawing from the U.S. Open due to a knee injury, the weight of China's hopes fell on the shoulders of her compatriot Peng Shuai, who until then had never won beyond the fourth round of a Grand Slam.
On Tuesday – pre-dawn Wednesday in Asia – an unseeded Peng swept aside Switzerland's Belinda Bencic in a 6-2, 6-1 dismantling to enter the final four of the New York Open, setting China's social media ablaze and putting her within striking range of inheriting Ms. Li's mantle.
The improbability of her run at Flushing Meadows isn't lost on the 28-year-old.
"Always happy to make the second week," she said, a self-deprecatory joke referencing the U.S. Open's fortnight-long duration.
Peng is well-known in China. She is among a quartet of women, including Li, who in 2008 broke free of the state tennis machine to make it on their own terms on the global tennis circuit.
But while the media-savvy Ms. Li became a two-time Grand Slam winner, Ms. Peng has labored in the shadows, becoming a champion only in the lower-profiled doubles matches. Li has the Rolex ads and the Nike endorsements. Peng is a brand ambassador for Mercedes-Benz and her clothing is sponsored by local brand Li Ning, but her career take of $6 million is dwarfed by her older colleague's $40 million. Peng has never won a singles title in the Women's Tennis Association professional tour.
"She's had 16 WTA doubles titles, but zero in WTA singles. That really spells her career – always doubles matches, but never got it in singles, just tantalizingly close," said Terry Rhoads, managing director of Shanghai-based sports branding agency Zou Marketing, who has known Peng since her early teens.
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Introduced at the age of 8 to the sport by a tennis-coach uncle, the Tianjin native had early run-ins with Chinese government apparatchiks who used to tightly control players' schedules and collect 65% of their earnings, according to Mr. Rhoads and state media accounts. Peng was vocal in her opposition to state control, and the authorities in turn angrily branded her "unpatriotic." But a three-year battle with China's four top female players resulted in a compromise policy called "danfei" – flying solo – under which Li, Peng, Zheng Jie and Yan Zi were allowed to set their own schedules, pick their coaches and keep most of their earnings. The condition was that they had to "bring glory" to China.
Peng has mellowed in her relations with the state, those in the industry say. Unlike Li, who now exclusively plays on the professional circuit, Peng still plays once a year for her provincial team. Her public statements about the government have also softened, describing their past differences as a parent-child feud.
"She's held her ground without being confrontational," said Tom McCarthy, chief executive of the Beijing International Group, a tennis promotion agency that arranges endorsements and runs events for China's national tennis team. Mr. McCarthy has known Peng since 2006 and said she has overcome a series of health issues including ankle and shoulder injuries to beef up her mental and physical fitness.
"Right now, she's in her prime," Mr. McCarthy said.
The triumph over Ms. Bencic, a 17-year-old Swiss prodigy coached by the mother of tennis star Martina Hingis, comes after Ms. Peng had taken out fourth-seed Agnieszka Radwanska and 14th-seed Lucie Safarova, both higher on the professional chart than 39th-ranked Peng. For the first time in her career, she's in the semi-final of a Grand Slam.
On the Internet, Peng's name is steadily climbing the trending charts on China's main microblogging platform Weibo, reaching No. 4 by late morning Wednesday.
"Peng Shuai played beautifully. Without Li Na, Peng Shuai can still give China's sports fans such a big surprise – I'm too happy," one blogger wrote.
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- Nike Football Training CenterCanadian firm RUFproject worked in collaboration with the Nike Global Football Brand Design to complete this striking Soweto Football Training Centre in South Africa over the course of just six months. The football facility combines multiple fields,training and locker rooms, offices, a gym, a kitchen and more in a building encased in wooden louvers and sandstone. Even though they had such a short time to complete the facility, RUFproject still managed to throw in a lot of sustainable design strategies, including energy-efficient passive solar design.1
- Nike Football Training CenterDue to the project's tight turnaround time, RUFproject decided to forgo incorporating more complicated green strategies and instead focused on more basic principles, like sun shading, natural ventilation, and reduced energy loads.2
- Nike Football Training CenterThe rectangular, three-story building is constructed out of steel and features a double-walled air cavity covered with locally-sourced sandstone that acts as a rain screen.3
- Nike Football Training CenterIt is oriented to the east and west to take advantage of the northern solar aspect.4
- Nike Football Training CenterA locally-sourced South African timber louver structure suspended from the steel acts as a sun screen on the east, north and west facades, protecting the building from solar heat gain.5
- Nike Football Training CenterThe building is cantilevered over the edges of the two main fields, creating a shady area that keeps the the gym, kitchen and trial areas cool.6
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- Nike Football Training CenterThe building is cantilevered over the edges of the two main fields to create a shady area that keeps the the gym, kitchen and trial areas cool.10
- Nike Football Training CenterA solar hot water system on the roof provides plenty of hot water for the athletes in the locker rooms.11
- Nike Football Training CenterAdditionally, approximately 30 tons of recycled rubber tires were used to create the surface for the tunnel, gym and the cushioning and infill for the artificial turf fields.12
- Nike Football Training CenterThe intent of the project was to provide a lasting home for football in the dynamic neighborhood of Soweto that would continue on past the World Cup.13
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Summer is here. And Anchor Brewing's got the goods for your warm(ish) weather cooler.
It's the time of year to crack open an Anchor Summer Beer. The 4.5% ABV wheat beer is a great complement to summer activities and is available now in six packs, and 22 oz bottles.
Of course, if you're bringing Anchor's Summer Beer along on your adventures, you may have issues bringing glass bottles to the park or the beach.
Luckily Anchor's got you covered with their California Lager, now available in cans year round. The 4.9% ABV beer has had a meteoric rise in popularity since its launch, and can be found in bars across the city. Now, get them in cans and pack them with you on your next trip to the ocean or on a hike. Not only are the cans lighter than their bottle counterparts, but they aren't banned in as many outdoor locales. Oh, and through a couple partnerships, a portion of proceeds from Anchor California Lager sales will support the National Parks Conservation Association and the California State Parks Foundation. Boom.
As a side note, it's awesome to see how popular the California Lager has become. It is likely supplanting some big beer lagers, or at the least giving folks a chance to try something new. Here's to hoping the cans will entice some new craft beer drinkers as well.
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The Career Development Center (CDC) at Berklee offers walk-in hours every weekday and resume tune-up sessions every week.
Walk-In Hours: Monday-Friday, 1:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m.
Walk-in hours with our career advisors are convenient for quick conversations or to get a feel for what the CDC has to offer above and beyond what the front desk staff can provide.
Resume Tune-Up Tuesdays: Every Tuesday, 10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m.
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Twin City Mission's Resale Stores are WIN-WIN! On one side, you have right here in your community, an outlet to donate good used clothes and household items, such as furniture and such, and know you are making a difference. On the other side, shoppers get a variety to choose from when they're out looking for bargains. We price our merchandise to make it more affordable, so affordable you'll want to tell your friends. All you have to do is shop one of our convenient store locations and you'll come back again!
Clothing and household items donation drop off locations:
STORE ADDRESS HOURS Alice's Attic 424 N. Main, Downtown Bryan Mon – Sat 9am to 5pm Second Chance I 803 Wellborn Rd., College Station Mon – Sat 9am to 6pm Second Chance II 3808 Old College, Brya Mon – Sat 10am to 6pm Second Chance III 218 W. Washington, Navasota Wed – Sat 9:30am to 5pm Small items only - Administrative Office 2505 S. College, Bryan Mon – Fri 8am to 5p or call (979) 822-7511 to schedule a pick up within the Bryan/College Station city limits.Some donated items help stock the Community Closet and the Client Closet. These donations provide direct support to the clients of the Homeless & Housing Services Program and the Domestic Violence Services Program. These items include, but are not limited to: clothing, small household items & furniture. All items provided through the Community Closet and the Client Closet are made available at no cost. Second Chance II, on Old College Rd. in Bryan, is the designated donation center for the Domestic Violence Services Program.Credit/Debit cards are accepted at all Donation/Resale locations.
Alice's Attic
424 N. Main St., Bryan
Monday-Saturday 9am-5pm
(979) 822-2979
Customers served at this location year to date (9/1/15-8/31/16): 20,685 Second Chance
803 Wellborn Rd., College Station
Monday-Saturday 9am-6pm
(979) 693-8699
Customers served at this location year to date (9/1/15-8/31/16): 19,359 Second Chance II
3808 Old College Rd., Bryan
Monday-Saturday 10am-6pm
(979) 260-0824
Customers served at this location year to date (9/1/15-8/31/16): 10,177
Second Chance III
218 W. Washington St., Navasota
Wednesday-Saturday 9:30am-5pm
(936) 825-2109
Customers served at this location year to date (9/1/15-8/31/16): 6,942 Recycle Center
1208 San Jacinto, Bryan
The Recycling Center processes cardboard. Items not sold in the resale stores or given away through the Community Closet are recycled, generating another source of revenue for Twin City Mission.
Recycled Items (in pounds) year to date (9/1/15-8/31/16)
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Product Type: Educator Guide
Audience: Educators
Grade Levels: 6-12
Publication Year: 2009
Subjects: Mathematics, Earth Science, General Science
This collection of mathematics-related problems pertaining to magnetism is the next logical step beyond what students explore in their middle school Earth science textbooks. The lab exercises prepare students to work the mathematics problems with a better understanding of magnetism. The variety of problems includes analyzing graphs, scientific notation, geometry and trigonometry. The problems call for students to apply mathematics and science concepts to understand magnetic fields and magnetism. Each one-page assignment includes background information. One-page answer keys accompany the assignments.
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An illustrated coffee table book of the stunning birds in Ringtail Creek Queensland Australia, also with a conservation message
Involved in early years education and teacher training for over three decades throughout Australia , Angela's special research interest is in the links between creative expression and meta cognition. Angela delights in sharing her passion for nature and art as basic to educational curriculum. Always a strong advocate for environmental and animal welfare this is now a key focus of her own arts practise.
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This dress is completely unaltered! David's Bridal style T9568: http://www.davidsbridal.com/Product_Satin-A-line-with-Pleated-Bodice-T9568
I had to order it at the last minute to replace an Etsy dress disaster and didn't have time to get it altered, so you get to alter it for the first time however you want! I ended up loving this dress even more than the one it replaced. It's comfortable and flattering, and I love the angled waistline. I still have the tags and the little bag with the extra beads.
You'll want to have it cleaned and pressed, of course, since I wore it once, but despite having an outdoor wedding it emerged with only a smudge or two.
I hope this dress goes to a good home! I was SO happy on the day that I wore it, and I'm sure you will be too.
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Note: The following editorial was published in the Midland Daily News on June 23:
Open communion or closed communion — do even those who attend church regularly know their church's doctrine?
I work full-time. My children are old enough to stay at home while I'm at work. They've been old enough for years, and I want to share some things I've learned along the way.
Britain has Brexited, choosing populism and over pragmatism, insularity over inclusion — and leaving the world transformed and deeply worried.
"We are, all of us, creatures of habit, and when the seeming necessity for schooling ourselves in new ways ceases to exist, we fall naturally and easily into the manner and customs which long usage has implanted ineradicably within us." — Edgar
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In March, it looked entirely possible that none of the Republican presidential candidates would arrive at the July convention with the nomination in hand. A contested convention loomed, and Donald Trump's team knew it could be a fierce fight.
In the past several years, there has been quite a bit of nostalgia for the 1960s and the Mid-Century Modern movement that was prominent at the time. Shows like AMC's "Mad Men," a drama about a Madison Avenue advertising firm in the 1960s, has
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The Lansing State Journal published the following editorial on June 13:
The Times Herald (Port Huron) published the following editorial on June 13:
This week, your senators, your elected officials, voted on measures to control access to guns — and all of those measures failed. All were voted down.
The gun lobby and its shills in Congress argue that no amount of gun control can prevent the kind of carnage the nation witnessed in Orlando, and they're right — so long as we continue to let them write legislation.
My mother-in-law is 91 years old. She's seen a lot in this world, both good and bad. Sometimes when she hears the depressing news stories about murders, violence and other evils on television, she starts shaking her head and says, "Don't you
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The Lakeshore Dining Divas say they were long overdue for a breakfast review, so they picked what they call "an all-time hometown favorite," The Morning Star Café, 711 Washington Ave. in Grand Haven.
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|Whether you will be ringing in 2014 at a swanky affair, going to the theater for a holiday show, cutting loose with colleagues at the annual office party or just enjoy dressing up in something special for the holidays, it is the time of year where a new cocktail outfit is just the ticket.
For this contest, sew a cocktail outfit for a man or woman.
Contestants are encouraged to venture outside of their comfort zones or stretch their skills in this contest: use that piece of special fabric that is "too good to cut", try some couture techniques like a hand picked zipper, go the extra mile with trim or top stitching! Make your cocktail outfit special!
The rules for this contest:
1) Sew an outfit that could be worn for a cocktail party or similarly dressy occasion
2) For this contest, an "outfit" can be one or multiple garments, but it must contain a top and bottom garment piece or portion that is not an accessory. For example: A cocktail dress, an elegant pant or skirt ensemble (ie: bottoms plus a top and/or topper) or trousers and a dress shirt and/or vest would all count. However, a skirt and scarf or pants and a tie would not.
3) Using a RTW or previously sewn garment to supplement the outfit is permitted, for example a skirt and topper made for the contest worn with a RTW shell OR trousers and vest made for the contest worn with a RTW shirt. However, sewing a skirt to go with a RTW top and topper or sewing trousers to go with a previously sewn shirt and tie would NOT qualify for this contest.
4) A picture of the final garment(s) is required for voting.
5) You must identify any supplemental pieces that were not sewn for the contest so that voters know what the contest pieces are.
General Rules for all Contests
All reviews must be entered for submission by 11:59 PM Eastern Time on the last day of the contest. It is suggested to start your review as a Work In Progress (private or public) so that you can get any bugs ironed out prior to the deadline.
2. Patterns MAY be muslined prior to the start of this contest however; fabric for contest garment may NOT be cut prior to the start of the contest. Fabric may be pretreated before the start of the contest.
3. Items intended for sale, or for which you were or will be paid to make, do not qualify for any contest, but items made for charity are welcome.
4. Unless otherwise stated in the rules, all reviews written for a contest entry must include a picture of the entry, preferably on a live model.
5. Interpretation of rules is subject to the discretion of the contest manager and the contest committee.
Contest Eligibility: ***Rule #1 is changed for 2013
1. Any member of Pattern Review, either paying (FoPR) or non-paying, who is a registered member on the site before the contest begins is eligible to enter.
2. Any member of Pattern Review, either paying (FoPR) or non-paying, who's been a registered member on the site for 90 days prior to the end of a contest is eligible to vote in a contest.
3. Any member who's won first place in a contest on Pattern Review that ended in the previous four-month period is ineligible to win another contest (during that four-month period).
The first, second and third place winners will be decided by member vote. Prizes will be awarded to the first and second place winners.
Prizes for the contest
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Voting guidelines:
Each member can vote on up to five entries.
Voting will begin 2 days after contest closes and will close 7 days after voting starts.
Because of the high quality of the garments we're seeing entered in PR Contests, we're setting forth some guidelines that may help you choose when voting. Consider how well the entry fulfills each of the following criteria in order to narrow down your votes:
1. Does the garment clearly reflect the pattern's line drawing?
2. How well does the garment fit the criteria stated in the contest rules? How well does it fit the spirit of the rules?
3. Are the construction methods, including but not limited to seam finishes, lining techniques, etc, well suited to the design? To the fabric?
4. Is the fabric choice well suited to the design? Are the lining and interfacing choices appropriate?
5. Is the review complete and well written?
6. Taking into account the stated ability level of the entrant, how well does the garment fit?
7. Creative points. You may choose to give extra credit here for an entry that reflects additional creativity (embellishment, fabric choice, etc.) while staying within the nature of the original pattern.
8. Complexity of the project. Relate this to the skill level of the participant. If a participant is a beginner then a princess seam may get the same complexity level as an underarm gusset gets for an advanced sewer. This is purely subjective, but a complex garment might garner more points than a simple one if a tie-breaker is needed.
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Tuesday night during the season finale of NBCs "The Voice," Tessanne Chin from Jamaica won the title with her coach, Adam Levine; the news has created a buzz Wednesday morning. See the video to the left about the finalists during season 5 of "The Voice."
Tessanne Chin, 28, is from Kingston, Jamaica and her parents are also musicians, according to USA Today. Initially, Tessanne Chin performed Pink's "Try" during her blind audition and all four judges turned their chairs. "The Voice" judges include: Adam Levine, Christina Aguilera, Blake Shelton and CeeLo Green.
During last week's show of "The Voice," after Tessanne Chin performed "Bridge Over Troubled Water" Adam Levine was speechless and the show's host Carson Daily said that she made a tremendous impact during that song. Daly also said that she needed just one more song like that to win the show.
Tuesday night, Tessanne Chin performed her own specialized version of "Tumbling Down" by Ryan Tedder from OneRepublic.
Adam Levine has had quite a year. First he won People Magazine's "Sexiest Man Alive" contest and now he wins season 5 of "The Voice." To read more about the "Sexiest Man Alive" contest, click here.
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The gown is a sample donated by the designer to a boutique which also functions as a cancer foundation. It has never been worn (only tried on).
We simply didn't use it for the editorial we had planned (I'm a wedding photographer), but the gown is GORGEOUS and impeccable. So classic and romantic, and the deep V back is so feminine.
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- Material: Lace, Satin
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- Style: Classic, Not white, Open Back, Vintage
- Condition: Sample
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- Preservation Method: Kept air tight in its original bag.
- Terms of Sale: All Sales Final
- Location: Richmond,
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Maarianrinteet Ski Resort is now open for a new season!
Maarianrinteet ski resort fits for a family and more experienced skiers and snowboarders. It is located in Eastern Finland, 450 km from Helsinki, 60km from Joensuu and 90km from Kuopio.
An exceptionally big area of slopes consists 8 different degrees of slope , 5 of them are lighted. The slopes includes for example: snowpark with unique snagrails, slopestyle line, powderslope, off-side slope, completely newly shaped hill for children + 4 lifts.
Slopes are rated from green to black . The longest slope is 1050m and 140m in height .
Snowpark offers pressboxes, rails and jumps but in this season unique snagrail is also found from our snowpark.
Black profile slope serves a great opportunity for some powder and free-skiing. For the high-skilled skiers there is also cleared forest next to the powderslope.
There is a well-equipped rental/skishop at the down-station, as well as our restaurant, where you can find snacks and drinks, even for a larger need. There is also 2 grill-cottages, other one is near the down-station and the other is top of the slopes with spectacular view.
We also rent high-quality cottages and have caravan area. Those can be found only from finnish sites.
There is also skiing trails for cross-country and equipments for that can be found from rental/skishop.
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Complete political detail of Germany's country boundaries, roads and cities, airports, bodies of water, and other geographic details.
National Geographic is a renowned authority in cartography. For 120 years the Society's maps have helped spread geographic knowledge around the globe. A vast database allows National Geographic to combine the latest data gained by space-age technology with innovative digital mapping techniques to create state-of-the-art political, physical, and thematic maps. The Society's meticulous research and attention to detail have established a standard of achievement that is unparalleled.
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Denim is in in a major way. Not only are separates and head-to-toe looks in a wide range of washes and patterns still going strong, but denim overalls have made a comeback. Here are six on-trend items to consider wearing now.
Forever 21 Life In Progress Drawstring Denim Jacket
Forever 21, $34.80
Perfect for a crisp spring night, this jacket comes with a hood and slanted pockets.
DL1961 Emma Jeans in Antigua
Brighten up your spring wardrobe with a pair of DL1961's ever-popular Emma jeans known for their leg cinching four-way stretch.
Splendid Indigo Chambray Shirt
Splendid, $148
This versatile closet staple piece works equally well as a top or unbuttoned as an extra layer.
Citizens of Humanity Quincy Overalls
Shopbop, $297
Balance out the casual-ness of overalls with heels, a crop top and a fitted jacket.
ASOS Bitching & Junkfood Denim Shorts with Acid Face
The temperatures are finally heating up...now is the time to have fun with fashion.
Zara Denim Harem Pants
Zara, $39.90
For the fashion adventurer, there's nothing quite like the combination of a harem pant and denim.


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McDonnell-Douglas (McDAC) decided not to pursue the Langley HL-10 design any further and instead proposed a number of comparatively low-cost straight wing orbiter designs. Typical was the company's "drawbridge wing" shuttle orbiter from late 1969. It would have re-entered with folded wings for high-crossrange (2800km) military missions. The cross range with extended wings would have been only 400km but the re-entry heat loads also would be less severe. The gross lift-off weight of this system was 1,587.5 t and McDonnell-Douglas estimated it would cost $6.5 billion to develop in 1969 dollars (=$29.5B at 1999 rates). Marginal cost per mission would be: $3.5-4.5M (at 1969 rates; $1000-$1250/kg in 1999) assuming 100 reuses of each vehicle.
Besides the primary drawbridge shuttle concept, McDonnell-Douglas proposed a smaller alternative orbiter design derived from the 1968 ILRV concept. Its 4.57 * 18.3-meter cargo bay would contain a small propellant tank on some missions. It could then be capable of deploying 9,072-kilogram 7.3 meter long payloads in a fully reusable mode. 22,680-kilogram payloads occupying the entire cargo bay could still be launched if expendable external drop tanks were used. The empty tanks could be returned to Earth inside the cargo bay on some missions, or alternatively be discarded. This system actually would have been only marginally more expensive to operate ($4-5.5M/flight vs. $3.5-4.5 million for the drawbridge orbiter concept). The specific launch cost would be less, since the drop-tank orbiter would carry a significantly larger payload than the drawbridge version. The drop tank orbiter would have used a scaled-down version of the drawbridge configuration booster. This smaller system would have cost $5.5 billion ($25B at 1999 rates) to develop.
McDAC also proposed a simpler and less expensive unmanned tow-back winged booster to further reduce the weight and cost the booster as well as the entire system, down to $4 billion (=$18 billion in 1999 $'s). The booster would have been snagged by a C-5A Galaxy following re-entry and then towed back to base. McDAC also investigated even simpler and cheaper interim recoverable and expendable ballistic boosters.
LEO Payload: 19,958 kg (43,999 lb) to a 555 km orbit at 55.00 degrees in 1985 dollars. Flyaway Unit Cost $: 48.000 million.
Status: Study 1969.
Gross mass: 1,600,727 kg (3,528,998 lb).
Payload: 19,958 kg (43,999 lb).
Height: 71.00 m (232.00 ft).
Diameter: 8.00 m (26.20 ft).
Thrust: 19,213.40 kN (4,319,344 lbf).
Apogee: 555 km (344 mi).


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- Stir in a can of kidney beans (drained)
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Instructions:Cook over medium high heat, stirring occasionally, until almost all of the liquid has evaporated. Spoon over tortilla chips, top with toppings of your choice. (We like shredded cheese or nacho cheese sauce and salsa.)
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LOS ANGELES (LALATE) – Sarah Jones (photos below) is a Cincinnati Bengals cheerleader indicted by a Kentucky grand jury yesterday. Sarah Jones as a Cincinnati Bengals cheerleader dominated news, however, two years earlier in her legal fight with website TheDirty.com. After the TheDirty.com published a news article about Sarah, and made alleged implications about Sarah Jones and former Bengals kicker Shayne Graham, Jones sued. Now Jones herself and her mother have been criminal indicted on an unrelated matter Thursday.
Sarah Jones and Bengals kicker Shayne Graham dominated pictures on TheDirty.com in 2009. The story became the subject of a news story on 20/20 featuring the website's founder Nik Richie. Jones took to the ABC news telecast to inform the public about her legal dispute.
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Sarah Jones was unhappy with the allegations of TheDirty article and took the matter to a Kentucky court. WPTV reports, however, that U.S. District Judge William O. Bertelsman in the matter has set the trial date for June 4 of this year. The parties have yet to confirm the same.
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But on Thursday, Jones faced new issues. Yesterday, a Kenton County indicted Sarah Jones on criminal charges concerning alleged conduct locally. Now Sara Jones has new trouble, not in the civil arena, but in a criminal indictment.
If found guilty, Jones faces five years in prison. WPTV reports that Jones is currently the Ben-Gals cheerleading squad team captain.
But the problems for the Jones family don't end there. Her mother, Cheryl Jones, the principal at Twenhofel Middle School in Independence, was also indicted for tampering of evidence.
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Attorney(s) for the two Jones tell news that the mother and daughter are innocent. "Cheryl Jones did not tamper with evidence," said attorney Charles T. Lester. Sarah's lawyers also tell news that she is innocent. Mr. Lester said in a news statement Thursday that "Sarah has maintained her innocence. The indictment of her mother is completely baseless".
EXCLUSIVE UPDATE: The case of Doe v. Dirty World Entertainment Recordings LLC, in the U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Kentucky (Covington), concerning the TheDirty.com dispute, does have a trial date of June 4, 2012.
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But TheDirty.com has filed an appeal and the trial date could be stayed pending an appellate determination. "It is ordered … Defendants' Motion to Stay be and hereby is taken under advisement pending the determination of the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit as to whether it has jurisdiction over defendants' appeal." For more, click HERE.


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Notre Dame quarterback Jimmy Clausen and his top receiver, Golden Tate, are leaving the school early to enter the 2010 NFL Draft.
Clausen will rank as our #1 quarterback in the class, and a top 5 prospect overall.
Tate is an exciting receiver, ranked #2 overall at the position. His run after catch ability will remind most of Wes Welker and Steve Smith.
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I just found this picture on Cortney Wheeler's Facebook page – and my 4 boys just about squealed themselves silly with cuteness overload.
A few of you wrote in with questions about the Mini-Portrait-Sessions being offered for by CortneyWheelerPhotography. You asked what the "7-10 Professionally Edited Pics in a Gallery" means, and does the package include prints. I called up Cortney tonight to clarify(she was supersweet) and she filled me in:
~ The professionally edited gallery will be an online gallery of the best photos from your family's mini-session. You will get to choose 5 of your favorite pics/poses to keep on a cd.
~ Prints are not included with this offer -but we are happy to provide you with enough FREE PRINTS offers to keep you happy!
~ All you'll do is sign up with one of the following companies, upload the pics from your cd, and get your free prints! I'll add more prints offers through the weeks to come. (If you are not a new member of the following sites, you can always sign up your husband/mom/etc… to get in on the deal!)
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IP Cam Viewer is a software for Android for managing views from multiple IP cameras. Setup your IP and web cams once. No need to open each camera in a browser or log in multiple times.
IP Cam Viewer supports IP cameras and allows viewing on Android smartphones. Do you have a business in which you installed a circuit surveillance cameras? With 'IP Cam Viewer ' can control all the views from your Android device. With this app on the main screen you will see a list of all the cameras you've added a thumbnail image of each camera, as well as the name that you assigned when you add it. Tapping on any of the cameras, you can access them, zoom by tapping on the screen and activate notifications whenever the camera image changes, this notification may be by sound, vibration or LED lighting of mobile.
Audio, H.264, SSL support for some cameras and DVRs. 200+ cameras types: Panasonic Axis Sony DLink Airlink Linksys TRENDnet Vivotek.
Key features:
- Possibility of selecting the auto sequence mode so that the camera view will rotate each given time
- Protect the cameras on password
- Export and import viewers
- Digital zoom by pinching the screen
- Custom Controls
- Recording Mode
In addition, we have access to a long list of public webcams, so you can access live traffic and weather of the area you want. 'IP Cam Viewer Pro' honored as the best Android app in the Utilities category in 2011.
Here is a video demonstration of how the program works:
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IP Cam Viewer was developed for Android by Robert Chou
Package name : com.rcreations.WebCamViewerPaid.apk
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Revenue growth can be a telltale sign of a thriving business. But that certainly doesn't mean the market will applaud growth at any cost.
Case in point: Shares of Conn's (NASDAQ:CONN) plummeted more than 30% in Tuesday's early trading after the specialty retailer saw second-quarter revenue climb 30.4% year over year, to $353 million, or roughly in line with analysts' expectations. Some of that growth came from the opening of eight new Conn's HomePlus stores in seven markets during the quarter, while same-store sales simultaneously climbed 11.7%. For perspective, that marks the 12th consecutive quarter of increasing comps for Conn's retail operations.
However, Conn's adjusted earnings fell to $0.50 per diluted share, which was well below analysts' expectations for earnings of $0.76 per share.
So, what happened? According to Conn's CEO Theodore Wright, the blame lies with Conn's floundering consumer credit operations. Wright elaborated:
Overall results were not satisfactory. Our credit operations ran into unexpected headwinds, resulting in portfolio performance deterioration. Despite tighter underwriting, lower early stage delinquency and improved collections staffing and execution, delinquency unexpectedly deteriorated across all credit quality levels, customer groups, product categories, geographic regions and years of origination.
Worse yet, Conn's sees future 60-day plus delinquencies increasing to levels above historical highs in the third and fourth quarters. As a result, Conn's now expects full-fiscal year adjusted earnings in the range of $2.80 to $3.00 per diluted share -- a significant reduction from its previous guidance range of $3.40 to $3.70.
Don't be too surprised
At the same time, however, this isn't entirely shocking. After all, Conn's self-described business approach centers on first reaching the underserved segment of low-income consumers, then using its credit operations to give them the opportunity to purchase high-quality, big-ticket items like furniture, mattresses, electronics, and appliances with extremely low monthly payments. In the end, the fallout of a large number of those consumers defaulting on their credit obligations may as well have been taken directly out of the "risks" section of Conn's most recent annual report.
This doesn't mean Conn's is simply sitting on its heels as the situation worsens. "In response to the higher delinquencies," Wright says, Conn's is not only tightening underwriting, but also "reducing the level of no-interest programs and raising the interest rates in some markets to increase portfolio yield."
Of course, that approach is also a double-edged sword. An average of 70% of Conn's retail sales go through its in-house credit programs, and large portion of that credit portfolio goes to sub-prime borrowers. By tightening underwriting, reducing no-interest programs, and raising rates, Conn's could very well be dropping the fridge on its coveted revenue growth down the road.
In the end, though today's huge plunge might seem like an overreaction on the surface, that's why I can't blame the market for taking a huge step back from Conn's today. For now, I'm perfectly content watching Conn's from the sidelines.
Leaked: Apple's next smart device (warning, it may shock you)
Apple recently recruited a secret-development "dream team" to guarantee its newest smart device was kept hidden from the public for as long as possible. But the secret is out, and some early viewers are claiming its everyday impact could trump the iPod, iPhone, and the iPad. In fact, ABI Research predicts 485 million of this type of device will be sold per year. But one small company makes Apple's gadget possible. And its stock price has nearly unlimited room to run for early-in-the-know investors. To be one of them, and see Apple's newest smart gizmo, just click here!
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PICS: Niall Pays A Visit To Tom Daley On Splash
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Niall paid a visit to his buddy Tom Daley on the set of new UK TV show Splash – and the pair were pictured together on the top diving board – eek!
Tom, as a few of you will no doubt know is well known for his tasty body. The Olympic bronze medallist likes nothing better than getting his kit off.
Niall, why didn't you get your top off too? Boo yah.
Tom is a regular chum of all the One Direction boys as you can see from the pics below. Click the photos to read the original story.
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Up for sale my beautiful Dakota wedding dress. I got so many compliments for it!!! Only worn once on my wedding day. I bought the dress on November 2013 and the wedding was on December 2013. The dress is still in pristine condition after professional dry-clean and preserved in the original Enzoani garment bag.
Strapless soft sweetheart neckline. Modified trumpet skirt with mesh Organza under cotton lace appliques. Scalloped finished hemline. Beautiful cathedral train
- Alterations: Minimal alteration. Bust was taken in and cups were added. American bustle added, 5-point overbustle. No alteration to waist, or hip, or hem up. I am 5'4" and was wearing 4 in heels so the dress length fit me perfectly.
- Preservation Method: The dress has been professional dry-cleaned and stored in the original Enzoani garment bag.
- Terms of Sale: All Sales Final
- Original Owner: Yes
- Has Original Receipt: Yes
- Location: San Jose, CA
- Will Ship to: Anywhere at Buyer Expense
- Payment Methods Accepted: Escrow.com
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About Conditions for Acupuncture Treatment
Acupuncture and Chinese medicine can treat virtually any medical condition from the common cold to neurological conditions. It is most well known in this country for treating the following health conditions:
Some of the specific conditions recognized by the World Health Organization (WHO) and the National Institute of Health (NIH) as being successfully treated by acupuncture and Chinese medicine are listed below in alphabetical order. In reality, we can successfully treat many more than those listed!
- Pain - whether acute or chronic, including all types of headaches, sports injuries, tendonitis, bursitis, arthritis, fibromyalgia, and all sorts of other aches and irritations.
- Stress Related Disorders - including panic attacks, PTSD, anxiety, depression, and insomnia.
- Fatigue and Auto-immune conditions - disorders characterized by "brain fog" and "burnout," including Epstein-Barr Virus, Adrenal Insufficiency, and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome.
- Gynecological Problems - including PMS, menopause symptoms, irregular or painful menstrual cycles, ovarian cysts, and uterine fibroids.
- Those long-standing conditions in which the doctors just don't know or can't agree on a diagnosis.
Some of the specific conditions recognized by the World Health Organization (WHO) and the National Institute of Health (NIH) as being successfully treated by acupuncture and Chinese medicine are listed below in alphabetical order. In reality, we can successfully treat many more than those listed!
If you can't find your diagnosis listed, give us a call and we will tell you what our experience is with it.
Abdominal pain (acute gastroenteritis or GI tract spasm)
Acne vulgaris
Addiction & dependence (alcohol, cocaine, heroin,opiate, tobacco)
Allergic rhinitis (including hay fever)
Bell's palsy
Biliary colic
Bronchial asthma
Cancer pain & side effects of chemotherapy & radiation
Cholecystitis, chronic, with acute exacerbation (Gall bladder attack)
Cholelithiasis (Gallstones)
Closed Craniocerebral injury (Concussion)
Dental Pain
Depression (including depressive neurosis and depression following stroke)
Diabetes mellitus, non-insulin-dependent
Dysentery, acute bacillary
Dysmenorrhoea, primary
Epidemic haemorrhagic fever
Epigastric pain (peptic ulcer, acute and chronic gastritis, and gastrospasm)
Eye pain due to subconjunctival injection
Facial pain (including craniomandibular disorders)
Facial spasm
Female infertility
Female urethral syndrome
Fibromyalgia and fasciitis
Gastrokinetic disturbance
Gout (Gouty Arthritis)
Hypertension (high blood pressure)
Hypotension (low blood pressure)
Hepatitis B virus carrier status
Herpes zoster (human (alpha) herpesvirus 3
Knee Pain
Labor pain
Labor Induction
Lactation Induction
Low back pain
Male sexual dysfunction, non-organic
Malposition of fetus, correction of
Morning sickness
Ménière disease
Nausea and vomiting
Neck pain
Neuralgia, post-herpetic
Nosebleeds (simple epistaxis)
Pain due to endoscopic examination
Pain in thromboangiitis obliterans
Panic Attack (cardiac neurosis)
Performance Anxiety (competitive stress syndrome)
Periarthritis of shoulder
Postoperative pain
Polycystic ovary syndrome (Stein-Leventhal syndrome)
Postextubation in children
Postoperative convalescence
Premenstrual syndrome
Prostatitis, chronic
Pruritus Radicular and pseudoradicular pain syndrome
Raynaud syndrome, primary
Recurrent lower urinary-tract infection
Reflex sympathetic dystrophy (RSD)
Retention of urine, traumatic
Renal colic
Rheumatoid arthritis
Sialism, drug-induced
Sjögren syndrome
Sore throat (including tonsillitis)
Spine pain, acute
Sprain & Strains
Stiff neck
Stroke (recovery & rehabilitation)
Temporomandibular joint dysfunction (TMJ)
Tennis elbow
Tietze syndrome
Tourette syndrome
Ulcerative colitis, chronic
Urolithiasis (kidney stones)
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Aliens/Enemies: Unknown, the Master
New Characters: Wilf, Sylvia, Donna, Verity, Joshua,
Gadgets Used: TARDIS,
Episode Objective: Unknown
Doctor: What year is it?
Rose: 2005
Doctor: You know what? I bet your going to have a really great year.
There was speculation that this scene was merely a pick up shot from the end of Waters of Mars, however, since the Doctor is wearing his brown suit rather than his blue I'm going to assume that this is a second encounter with Sigma.
Unfortunately we don't really know anything about this second scene since the set reporters were asked to not take any photos or divulge spoilers. The only reason we have the Ood picture at all is because newspapers are apparently less honest :P
The rest was filmed on board the minibus as it did laps around the street. But in good news June Whitfield was seen! Perhaps a little love interest for Wilf?!
A street which was dressed with Christmas decorations. Donna is walking about, looks like she's just been shopping.
Wilf replies that Donna had a bit of a funny turn when she saw the Book.
They began close up on the Christmas star at the top of the tree, tilting down to take in the Salvation Army band, and then pulling out wider and panning round to see a small girl with her mummy and daddy meeting Santa Claus and other shoppers mingling and passing by…
A huge thanks to Alun.vega, Ahremsee, Scooty, Brigade Leader, Simon, Dougggie, Kazters, Emma, FanaticalWhovian, Prot, mosthauntedjp & Beth


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Friday, Aug. 29, 2014
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DENVER ��Revving up its running game in the second half, Colorado State cruised past Colorado 31-17 in Friday night's Rocky Mountain Showdown at Sports Authority Field at Mile High.
The Buffaloes, cradling a 17-14 lead entering the fourth quarter, were outscored 17-0 in the final 15 minutes as the Rams avenged a 41-27 loss in last season's meeting.
CU still leads the series 62-22-2, but CSU has won two of the last three games in Denver. The Rams defeated the Buffs 22-17 in 2012.
Gaining only 81 ground yards in Friday night's first half, the Rams finished the game with 266 yards rushing. Running backs Dee Hart, a graduate transfer from Alabama who is only a junior, and Treyous Jarrells, a junior college transfer, accounted for all but 6 yards of CSU's total...more
Statistics | Notes | Quotes | Final Game Book | Photo Gallery
Game Highlights
Video: KOA Postgame Wrap Up
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Video: QB Sefo Liufau Postgame
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Rashaan Salaam's 1994 Heisman Season: Week 1
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We are starting the Summer off right, as Wind-up has officially added Australia's indie-pop group, Strange Talk, to the family. Already having grabbed the #1 spot on the blog charts, Strange Talk will release their self-produced debut album, Cast Away, in the States on August 20, 2013.
You should probably get your dancing shoes worn in early, though, so go ahead and download a free song here and pre-order the new album here or pick up the EP on iTunes here! And if you're the kind of person that wears shirts, we have some exclusive tees are also available with the pre-order!
Critical acclaim has circulated early and often around Strange Talk, as Rolling Stone in Australia recently gave Cast Away a whopping four out of five star review, describing it as "Equal parts Cut Copy and Daft Punk with pinches of Eighties pop, Strange Talk's album is a fizzy cocktail of synths, breathy vocals and tinny drums."
Strange Talk has drawn comparisons to Passion Pit, MGMT, and Vampire Weekend, in addition to having played shows with The Rapture and Neon Indian and Foster The People. Good enough company? We think so too.
The band will also be coming to the US for some shows in August, so stay tuned to the band online in the meantime for updates on music, tour dates, remixes, videos & more at http://www.strangetalkmusic.com


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David Adam Smith, 49, of Belleville Michigan, passed away from injuries from a motorcycle accident, Sunday, April 20, 2014, in Michigan. He was born June 4, 1964, in England, to John and Eileen (nee Crosby) Smith.
David was employed with the Ford Motor Company. His memberships included the UAW Local 1250 and Local 600. He loved his family, and his passion was riding his motorcycle.
David was loved by all and will be greatly missed by his parents; daughter, Chelsee (Sean) Cesareo; and his son, Chad; precious grandchild, Clara; siblings, Gary (Tawny), Gail (Richard) Nelson; his nieces and nephews, Clayton, Rachel, John, Shelby, Madison, James; his fiancee, Shannon Larson; also his first wife, Terri.
Friends may join the family for a Celebration of Life Visitation Thursday, April 24, 2014, from 1 to 3 and 5 to 7 P.M., at Carlson Funeral Homes & Cremation Services, 3477 Medina Road, (corner of River Styx and Rt. 18) Medina, 44256. Memorial Service will be held at 7 P.M., after the evening visitation. Pastor Mollie Brown will officiate.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be directed to Wags 4 Warrior, P.O. Box 41191, Brecksville OH 44141.
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Photo Gallery: Images From Saturday's Practice
FORT HUACHUCA, Ariz. -- The University of Arizona football team held its final practice on post before several hundred fans at Bujalski Field on Saturday evening. The Wildcats donned full pads and worked out for about 90 minutes, including several periods of 11-on-11 situations.
The team orginally planned to scrimmage here before the start of camp, but coaches elected not to hold a full scrimmage in recent days. Instead, the focus remained on the daily drills and simulated game situations during the later team segments.
Players will spend Saturday evening in the barracks and participate in a couple of non-football activities with soldiers on post Sunday morning before returning to Tucson in the afternoon. The Wildcats are next scheduled to practice Monday morning on campus.
For continued coverage of Arizona Wildcat football, visit ArizonaWildcats.com. You can also follow the team on Facebook at facebook.com/arizonafootball and on Twitter @ArizonaFBall.


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ADT Security is widely-recognized as the Gold Standard in Bensenville home security services. For this very reason, most burglars won't even attempt to step foot into a home that has a "Protected by ADT" window decal or yard sign. Nearly all burglars will do whatever they can to avoid being caught, so you can often prevent the probability of being victimized simply by displaying the fact that you have the #1 award-winning security alarm safeguarding your Illinois home. But if a criminal is foolish enough to test your ADT Monitored Security System, it's comforting to know that your wise choice will allow you to return to Bensenville from your trip well-rested, energized, and with all of your home's treasures intact.
With the amount of high tech security features that are included with an ADT Monitored Home Security System in Bensenville IL, as well as the underlying technology, you might think that their home alarms are very complicated and come with a lengthy user manual. However, ADT has created an innovative product that utilizes the best in state of the art home security technology, without being overly complicated for the average user. If you are hesitant in having an ADT Home Security System installed in your home because you have fears that it's going to be an extremely challenging device to operate, there's no need to worry.
Drive through any Bensenville neighborhood, and you are sure to see "Protected By" signs from a number of home security companies, cautioning possible burglars and home invaders that they're increasing their odds of being caught. But the houses that most criminals tend to avoid are those with signs that announce they are protected by an ADT Monitored Home Security System. But what is it about an ADT monitored alarm that strikes fear into the hearts of crooks in Illinois? An ADT Monitored Home Security System offers home protection technology that is simply unmatched in IL.
But suppose your Bensenville house is never burglarized and for whatever reason you decide that you are simply not satisfied with your ADT Monitored Home Security System. In these rare cases, you are covered by ADT's Money-Back Service Guarantee. ADT will make attempts to resolve any of your concerns, but if you still decide that you would like to switch companies ADT will refund any installation and monthly monitoring charges for up to 6 months after we install your security system.
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Compare the Arizer Solo to other Portable Vaporizers
See how the new Arizer vaporizer stacks up to other portable, rechargeable vaporizers and see if it is worth the cash or whether another vape might be a better choice.
Arizer Solo VS Vapir NO2
The Arizer Solo will draw immediate comparisons to the Vapir NO2 for several reasons. First, they are very similar in the way they work and second they both use a rechargeable lithium-ion battery. The Arizer Solo, however, is roughly double the price. Does the Arizer Solo portable herbal vaporizer justify the hefty price increase? Let's take a look…
Vapor Quality
Both the Arizer Solo and Vapir NO2 deliver a nice thick vapor, however, the Arizer Solo uses a ceramic heating element and a glass whip style mouthpiece for vapor delivery which are both direct upgrades over the brass heating element and plastic tubing the Vapir NO2 offers. If you ask any vapor enthusiast they will tell you that a ceramic heating element with glass mouthpiece connection for vaporization is preferred.
Advantage: Arizer Solo
The Vapir NO2 has a sturdy polycarbonate design but it doesn't hold a candle to the rock solid aluminum build the Arizer Solo has. I have dropped my NO2 a few times and it hasn't sustained any damage that has stopped it from working but the aluminum build of the Arizer Solo is definitely a better option.
Advantage: Arizer Solo
The Vapir NO2 is more of a portable vaporizer hybrid of sorts. What I mean is it's size isn't too large so it can be taken with you and not weigh you down significantly but it is a little larger than your standard portable vape. The Arizer Solo on the other hand is about half the size of the NO2. The Arizer Solo really is no bigger than your hand, when gripping it the only part that extends past your hand would be the mouthpiece.
Advantage: Arizer Solo
Heat Up Time
The heat up time for the Arizer Solo to achieve it's max temperature of 410 degrees Fahrenheit takes right around 3 minutes. When timing the Vapir NO2's heat up time to the same temperature it comes in right around 2 minutes, so the Vapir is a little faster at heating up. A lot of this has to do with the heating element being brass instead of ceramic, brass tends to heat quicker on most vaporizers.
Advantage: Vapir NO2
Rechargeable Battery
Here is where most comparisons between these two vaporizers is going to come down to, being as it is a very important part of each vaporizer being portable. The Arizer Solo's battery takes about 4 hours to reach maximum charge and lasts through about 6 hours of vaporizing. The Vapir NO2's battery takes about 8 hours to fully charge and lasts through about 2 hours of vaporizing. The Arizer is the clear winner here, right? Not so fast. While the Vapir NO2 takes longer to charge and doesn't have as long a battery life as the Arizer Solo it CAN be used while it is charging while the Arizer Solo can NOT. This can be a major issue for some, but for others it may not be since the battery life lasts so much longer. Either way it is kind of a trade off of sorts.
Advantage: Push
Accessories and Advanced Use
The Arizer Solo is still pretty new so accessories have yet to be released. The Vapir NO2 on the other hand has a lot of accessories available, which is expected since it has been around for a decent amount of time now. But the Arizer Solo does have the ability to be used with a water tool right out of the box, while the NO2 requires you to buy a water tool kit that isn't really all that impressive. In time I think there will be a lot of accessories released for the Arizer Solo and I'm sure in time other vape's accessories will also be found to work with the Arizer Solo.
Advantage: Arizer Solo
Bottom Line
In the end the Arizer Solo is a better portable vaporizer option due mostly to it's aluminum build, ceramic heater with glass mouthpiece connection, and vapor quality. This is not to say the Vapir NO2 is not a great vaporizer, it most surely is a great buy, but if you have the extra money for the Arizer Solo I highly recommend snagging one.
More Quick Comparisons
Arizer Solo vs. Vapolution 2.0
The Vapolution is popular for it's glass on glass vaporizing method, and the Arizer Solo utilizes a very similar system, only in a much smaller package. This is precisely the reason why it is not necessary to finely grinder your material when using either of these vaporizers. Another similarity between these 2 vaporizers is the lack of a digital temperature readout. It can be a bit more tricky to get the right temp at first with the Vapolution 2.0 since it uses a dial, as opposed to the Solo which has a separate button for each heat level. On the other hand, being restricted to specific heat levels does prevent you from dialing in a precision temperature. This is a tough call as both vaporizers produce clean, consistent vapor and have unique qualities. But since we are focusing on portability here, the nod goes to the Arizer Solo for having a smaller hand-held design.
Arizer Solo vs. Iolite
The Iolite runs on butane, which you have to refill pretty often, and some of the butane flavor can get into (or around) your vapor which is less than desirable (understatement!). The Iolite can also be inconsistent in producing dense vapor at times. The Arizer Solo vape has a ceramic heating element with a glass whip style mouthpiece that delivers a smooth, clean and thick vapor. Despite the fact that the Iolite wins in the portability and outdoor use categories, when we take a look at the maintenance involved in owning an Iolite the Solo clearly pulls ahead.


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Reviewed By Tim S (LORAIN, OH) Reviewed for a 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer —8/22/2013 9:30 PM
When I purchased this intake I did so with the utmost enthusiasism and was not disappointed!
Reviewed By Robert D (Nutley, NJ) Reviewed for a 2014 Lexus IS 350 —1/29/2016 9:16 AM
My previous filter was accidentally oiled up by a friend of mine, not realizing it was a DRY air filter. So, I decided to buy replacement cone filter. Authoanything had the best price and knowing them to be a trusted seller, i didn't hesitate. All of my experiences with AA have been awesome and shipping is always fast (and items well packaged). The filter itself is good quality, built well, and looks nice. The car was definitely breathing freer and you could feel the noticeable boost in power.


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38 Special +P OUTDOORSMAN Pistol & Handgun Ammunition
It really doesn't seem to gen up velocities all that different from their +P 158 grain lead SWC-HP product but would you just look at that glorious Keith style semi-wadcutter with its sharp shoulder and fat blunt nose!
It's very difficult to duplicate the velocity and energy attained by Buffalo Bore's performance ammunition through careful handloading. I've gotten there but it's a hiney-puckering time to test-shoot the ammunition produced and the loads would prudently be hoarded for specialty applications only.
This looks like another good product from Buffalo Bore.


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Hypospadias is a congenital defect in which the opening of the urethra is located on the under surface of penis, instead of at the end. In more severe forms of hypospadias the opening of the urethra is in the middle or at the base of the penis. Rarely, this opening is located in or behind the scrotum.
Due to this the hypospadias boys have to sit down and pass urine. If they stand and pass urine like normal boys, the urine is deviated downwards towards their feet.
As an adult, sexual activities become difficult due to the abnormal curvature of the penis during erection. They have much lower chance to have children, as they cannot deposit the sperm normally. The sperm leaks out through the opening located underneath.
The exact cause of hypospadias is unknown. It can be easily diagnosed at birth during routine physical examination.
Surgery usually restores the normal appearance of the child's penis. When the problem is corrected by 1-3 years of age with a good outcome, there should be no problem in future for fertility.
Causes of Hypospadias
The cause of hypospadias is often unknown. It is a congenital abnormality.
Sometimes, hypospadias is inherited. It is more common in infants with a family history of hypospadias.
During the development of the penis in a male fetus, certain hormones stimulate the formation of the urethra and foreskin. If there is a malfunction in the action of these hormones, the urethra develops abnormally. The urethra is formed by the fusion of the urethral folds along the ventral surface of the penis. Hypospadias occurs when there is incomplete closure of the urethral folds.
Symptoms and Diagnosis of Hypospadiasis
Symptoms of hypospadias depend on the severity of the condition. They include -
Abnormal spraying of urine
Having to sit down to urinate to avoid the urine from running down to the feet.
Hooded appearance of the penis as only the top half of the penis is covered with foreskin.
Chordee- Downward curve of the penis during an erection.
Most infants with hypospadias are diagnosed soon after birth during a physical examination.
Treatment of Hypospadias
Hypospadias can be corrected with surgery.
During surgery, the doctor uses tissue grafts from the foreskin or from the inside of the mouth to reconstruct the urethra in the proper position, correcting the hypospadias. If required the shaft of the penis is straightened and the excess foreskin is circumcised.
Most of the hypospadias belong to the mild variety and can be operated in a single stage operation. When the opening is too far down from the tip, it might require two-stage operation.
The operation is usually performed between 4-12 months of age. The earlier the surgery is done it is less traumatic for the child. However, the procedure can be completed at any age; even during adulthood.
By completing the operation before 2-3 years of age, these children can be toilet trained normally like any other child.
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Do someone know the qualified and experienced hypospadia pediatric surgeon in Malaysia? We have son 8 years old who was born with severe hypospadia and now plan to do the surgery in Malaysia. thanks.
seneri Thursday, May 5, 2011
seneri Thursday, May 5, 2011
What is the best age to get the surgery done for Hypospadia? I have heard that anesthesia given to a young child during operation can cause issue in neuro system, is this true?
Bhavesh1979 Tuesday, July 13, 2010
Bhavesh1979 Tuesday, July 13, 2010
In your article "However in 10% of these kids, the testis may not be descended normally. When both testes have not come down normally, they can have associated hormone defects. "
Is there any treatment (such as operation) to address it?
kent_se Tuesday, June 29, 2010
Is there any treatment (such as operation) to address it?
kent_se Tuesday, June 29, 2010
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Closet CleanseInteriors
Part of my training as a personal stylist was how to conduct a wardrobe consultation. This involves reworking what the client already has and finding new and exciting ways to wear it, see what gaps it has – advise what they can buy for the current season, and what should stay and what should go. (This is often the most difficult part for most people.)
Afterwards he/she will have a pristine, cost effective working wardrobe with everything at their finger tips to work with their busy lifestyle.
This week I gave my own wardrobe a good cleanse, introduced some much needed colour for winter, and packed away all my summer clothes.


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Welcome to the Norbreck Castle Hotel!
Stay at a hotel with real character on Blackpool's North Shore. The Norbreck Castle is situated within easy reach of Blackpool's entertainment hotspots and overlooks the seafront.
This popular Blackpool hotel offers cost-effective accommodation and fantastic amenities to guests. There are 480 bedrooms at the hotel divided between standard and sea view rooms.
The hotel is well-adapted for the comfort of guests with mobility difficulties, incorporating adapted guest rooms, accessible public areas and an elevator.
You will be spoilt for places to be wined, dined and entertained at the Norbreck Castle Hotel.
The Boston Premier Restaurant serves delicious meals at superb value to guests from Easter through to November each year. Castles Restaurant is open daily, serving breakfast, lunch and dinner in its charming surroundings.
The Conservatory Bar is a relaxing place to enjoy a drink and Copper Faced Jacks is perfect for drinks with friends in the evenings or taking in live sports coverage.
Norbreck Castle is a hotel filled with great entertainment and leisure options for guests.
The hotel's cinema and arcade room are always popular with guests, as are the nightly, live shows. A visit to Blackpool is not complete without taking in a show and the entertainment at Norbreck Castle is a perfect opportunity to experience this.
You can keep active while away by visiting the Spindles Health & Leisure Club. The club features an indoor swimming pool, a fully-fitted gym and therapeutic sauna and steam room.
Norbreck Castle is known as one of Blackpool's premier corporate destinations. The hotel is home to 22 meeting rooms and the Noralympia Conference Centre, which is the city's largest event suite.
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Please note that in accordance with other hotel chains, Norbreck Castle Hotel will charge an additional £2.00 administration charge for all credit/debit cards used to settle accounts. This change will come into effect from 30th September 2010 and is additional to prices quoted at time of booking.
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Upon arriving at the homepage, one can click on variety of icons that offer programs, websites, and blogs about various topics addressing the needs and interests of homeschoolers. Even if someone doesn't want to "subscribe" to a podcast, that person can still take advantage of reading the articles and blogs that are linked to each audio program. With the constant updates and current events that are regularly posted, this site certainly can be a useful resource to keep marked as a favorite.