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SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) � Eighth Judicial District Judge John Paternoster was looking forward to his Thanksgiving meal when the call came in from a New Mexico game warden. Could the judge sign a warrant to search a property near Las Vegas for poached deer, spotlights and any other evidence linked to illegally killed game?
�He just asked that we get it to him before he sat down for his dinner,� said Sgt. Ty Jackson, a game warden with the New Mexico Department of Game and Fish.
A few hours later, game wardens with a signed warrant in hand were seizing two trophy mule deer heads and other items from the garage of Esequiel A. Mascarenas.
The seizure came after an anonymous tip and a late-night stakeout by Jackson�s brother, also a game warden, plus help from other colleagues willing to interrupt their holiday to help nab poachers. They were lucky on this bust, catching the three men in the act of unloading poached game. Often, all the officers have to work with are headless carcasses, bullet casings and tire tracks.
�We�re investigating crimes where the victim doesn�t talk and the victim�s friends don�t call,� Jackson said. �If a guy is good at poaching, they can go under the radar for a while.�
Tracking down scofflaw hunters who bag game illegally requires some old-fashioned detective work helped by modern, high-tech tools. Usually, game wardens have to handle the entire investigation by themselves, from gathering and analyzing evidence to serving the arrest warrant and testifying in court.
�If (the officer) doesn�t solve the crime in his portion of the world, there is no one else to do it,� Jackson said.
In the Thanksgiving case, they�re only partway to the end. The case still is under investigation, and no one has been arrested. But Jackson said when hunters come home in the middle of a moonless night with dead deer and no hunting licenses, it�s pretty suspicious. Usually, that means the men are using spotlights or some other artificial light on the animals before shooting them, which is illegal.
�We expect there will be numerous charges resulting from this investigation when it is complete,� Jackson said.
Investigations and searches on a holiday are all part of the job for game wardens, now called conservation officers. The 50 or so officers in the field have to keep tabs on wildlife, hunters and anglers across New Mexico. Jackson and two others cover 2,200 square miles in his district.
Poaching long has been a serious problem in the state. Jackson figures that in his 10 years with the department, he�s worked on at least 1,000 poaching cases. He believes illegal hunting decreased after a state law was amended to allow conservation officers to seize poachers� vehicles.
�Before that, it was rampant,� he said.
Mule deer are especially vulnerable to poaching at the end of November and through December because they are in the breeding season and are distracted from threats posed by hunters, according to Game and Fish.
Most poachers are looking for trophy heads.
�Guys are interested in big antelope, big deer and big elk. You end up with a lot of dead animals with nothing missing but the head,� Jackson said. �It�s about greed. It�s about getting away with something. It�s about bragging rights. It�s about getting drunk on a Friday night and going out with your buddies to shoot something.�
He said one of his officers successfully wrapped up a recent case in Raton where at least four young people in a pickup intentionally chased down and killed six antelope, including four that were pregnant. One of those involved, Clark Reik, 20, is awaiting sentencing after a plea deal in what Paternoster called �an act of terrorism� on the antelope, according to The Raton Range.
Jackson said the officer was part of a team that put together �a great case� on some hunters using muzzleloaders who spotlighted elk before shooting them. The officers matched tire tracks at the scene of the headless elk carcasses with tire tracks at a campsite, obtained a search warrant and found the head of one of the elk. They had DNA samples from the carcass and head tested. They matched.
It takes a lot of hours and dedication to bust a poacher, Jackson said. And it�s important to note all the conservation officers, male or female, are also hunters. They just believe in hunting legally.
�There�s a huge difference between hunting and poaching,� Jackson said. �The legal hunters in the state are the ones who pay for all the wildlife management in the state. If there was no hunting and fishing and no permits, there would be no wildlife management.�
Hunting and fishing license fees pay almost the entire budget for the state Department of Game and Fish. The agency receives no general fund money.
Conservation officers aren�t just trained how to investigate poaching. They have four-year college degrees, usually in biology or a wildlife-related field of study. They go through a year of training in firearms, defensive tactics, boating and more.
�Basically, in a year we have to take them from zero to fully functioning, capable of handling things on their own,� Jackson said. �Every guy we deal with (in the field) is armed, whether with a gun or a knife. An officer has to be able to handle things on their own, with no backup, miles from any help and in places with no cellphone service.�
Conservation officers often work weekends because that�s when people are out recreating, hunting and poaching.
�It�s definitely a job that guys or gals have to be 100 percent committed to,� Jackson said. �You get calls in the middle of the night, on the weekend, or during your kids� basketball games. If your family doesn�t support you in what you�re doing, you won�t make it as a game warden.�
Besides tracking down poachers, conservation officers handle wildlife depredation calls from private landowners and conduct wildlife surveys to track populations.


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So it looks like the fee for coutinho has been agreed.
Does that, coupled with Ince Snr's comments, mean that Ince from Blackpool is off? Also, I see the same rumours about Williams as everyone - anyone got any inside info?Sort: Newest | Oldest | Most Replied Expand all replies
LFC_Armchair_Supporter LFC_Armchair_Supporter Jan 28, 2013 17:45 Flag
So when do think this kid will show his face on the pitch?
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dsteer_lfc_68 dsteer_lfc_68 Jan 28, 2013 20:22 Flag
Might be a while from what I understand. Will take a medical this week sometime, but bigger issue is work permit as he's only played once for Brazil.
Coutinho is a done deal as per our Fox Soccer over here. They usually do not comment at all on this stuff, outside of the very public and really big ones that persist, like the Cavani, Falcao types.. etc etc..
Inter Milan played today, and Coutinho was not with the club at all, so they used the word "imminent" which suggests they felt comfortable saying it, and that would suggest medical.
The only thing that could go wrong is (obviously the physical) any issues with his work permit which haas to be attained, but that said, we've got 3 days to sort it.
If this of course turns out to not happen, or not be true, I'll shoulder the bad info, but it seems where there's smoke there's a fire.
As for Ince, I think it's completely off for this window, and my thinking, which I'm trying to do through BR/FSG train of thought is, if we can discuss personal terms with him, and then wait until the summer, while having Downing in his best ever form as a Red, which would not be encouraging for Ince now, I think he'd be a direct replacement, since I think Downing's gone after this season..
Again, just a guess there trying to use some basics and various points of view. Of course I'd love Tom now, but if in fact Coutinho is true, he can and does play wide, along with 10 spot and attacking from midfield..
Guess we'll find out very soon either way..
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Hi Jason
I owe you an apology for last night - I let my annoyance at the result on you which was wrong.
I genuinely try to be positive and only criticise when I think it is deserved so I guess I saw red when being portrayed as someone who's constantly negative.
Anyway, that's an explanation rather than an excuse and I apologise for getting personal.


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Just saw that that he was released.. May be too late to even worry about a new receiver, but heck anything to help Tanny develop. Him and Gafney at one point were pretty great on the Pats. Ya ya I know it was awhile ago, but whatta we got to lose?
I have $100 on the Patsies signing him, again, next year.
Anybody wanna bet?
his 4.49 speed is long gone all he can run now is hitch routes..i bet he runs what d.bess runs 4.7.
Washed up!
Let's see Fuller and Mathews get some pt.


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Archie's move to day and date digital comics makes a lot of sense for a Direct Market that does little for them, leading to "De Blieck's Digital Divide," Skottie Young's eBook and a rally for digital "Savage Dragon."
Augie says good-bye to the Pipeline Podcast after six years. Come relive the fun times. Also, Cinebook's "Lucky Luke" series gets a fresh look, the horror of independent sales figures and a sketch app to check out.
This week's PIPELINE touches on DC Comics' new letters columns, Fantagraphics' upcoming Carl Barks hardcovers, more trouble in bookstore land, the unintended consequences of $3.99 day and date digital comics and more.
Augie recaps 2010 as viewed through the lens of the Pipeline, taking a look back at the year in digital comics, "The Walking Dead" and an awful lot of reviews plus a look ahead at 2011's offerings from Cinebook.
"EmiTown" is a machine gun autobiography that's utterly charming in its randomness. Also, Marvel releases details on the return of CrossGen, DC announces some hardcovers, and plenty more news and observations.
This week, Augie delves further into the work of European artist, Sergio Bleda, with "Vampire Dance" and "The Wednesday Conspiracy." Also, what should owners of original art do to better preserve their collections?
Augie had a couple of false starts in his reading stack this week, but happily found a potential hidden gem in Dark Horse's "The Wednesday Conspiracy." Also, how will digital comics in comic shops work?
Augie read "The Walking Dead" digitally this week and has some thoughts on how reading the zombie survival epic on an iPhone affected the storytelling. Also, it doesn't get much prettier than a Jim Lee art book!
Augie is pleasantly surprised by the new direction of the Batman family of titles, runs down the reason for a "mighty" Thor cancellation, ponders ticket purchasing, and calls foul on Image's current teaser campaign.'
Augie discusses the difference between tension and shock and how "The Walking Dead" ends up on the right side of that line. Also, why does the Kirkman written series sell so well and why are we all to blame?
Augie has an idea for the next installment in Marvel's "Strange Tales" series of miniseries that could also be a major publishing coupe: forget indie talent and go straight to childrens' storybook artists!
Augie likes both DC's new "Superboy" title and Michel Gagne's "The Saga of Rex" collection. Also, some of the costumes Augie noticed this past Halloween inspire hope for the future of comics. Or do they?
Augie takes a look at this week's highly anticipated "Superman: Earth One" graphic novel, and sees some promise. Also, travel back to the 90s once more for a look at the Ultraverse's F.A.N. Committee and more.
Augie flashes back to the '90s for some of the comics that best exemplify the time period. You'll find 3D comics, Death-related crossovers, Cyber comics, serial numbers, baseball cards and more in the 700th Pipeline!
This week, Augie maintains his Internet Pundit license, weighing in on the events of the New York Comic-Con. Also, "The Walking Dead" gets an art book filled with covers and it's a great process junkie read.
Augie plays catch up on "The Walking Dead" through the magic of trade paperbacks and discovers it's a different book when you're a parent. Also, what trades were we asking for in 2001 and which still haven't come out?
Augie looks ahead at this week's release of Vertigo's "American Vampire" hardcover, but also peeks back at nearly 20 years of WildStorm comics, highlighting a few of the imprint's forgotten or overlooked titles.
Augie looks back at what he was reviewing in 1999, and finds "Herobear." Also, how comics reminds him of politics, a one dollar comic that makes sense, Image readies for some Skullkicking action and more!
If a publisher releases a book and nobody notices, is it bad news for Humanoids? How long should a company wait to release a trade? Finally, take a trip back to 2005 with Augie to see what was hot 5 years ago.
Augie is feeling Smurftastic! He got his hands on the new Smurf books and has an early review of them for you. And if you're not listening to the podcast, click here for a sample rundown for what the show is all about.
Augie reads up on legendary inker Vince Colletta and learns a lot. He's also enjoying a travelogue/autobiographical comic. Plus, thoughts on the weekend's news.
Augie travels back in time to Marvel's "Infinity Gauntlet" days, reliving his comics youth and finding early reaction to the story from the internet at the time. Plus, reviews of "Mesmo Delivery" and "Scratch9" #1.
This week, Augie rereads "NextWave: Agents of H.A.T.E." and finds what he calls "the most perfect comic." Also, some thoughts on the coloring of "Kick Ass," the truth of "Peter Pan" and more on digital comics.
Augie is disappointed at DC's possible decision to kill their OGN line of Superman comics, CrossGen's "The Crossovers" gets a late review, Dark Horse releases "Brody's Ghost," and how many "Issac"s does Marvel have?
Augie discusses how he watched Comic-Con International: San Diego unfurl on his computer screen, and some of the games he played with it. Also, 'Absolute Planetary' finishes the series with a strong second volume.
Augie checks in and highlights some stories out of San Diego that you might have missed, has some thoughts on the incident in Hall H on Saturday, and gives his predictions for Marvel's upcoming CrossGen effort.
Augie looks at the big convention this week from multiple points of view: Where are the artists? Where's the news? And where can you sign up to be paid to play Papa Smurf? All that and a lot more this week...
Augie discusses on the art stylings of Bryan Lee O'Malley and John Cassaday this week after a rereading of "Scott Pilgrim" and "Planetary" gave him the chance to see how the two creators' work has changed over time.
In light of last week's Wonder Woman coverage, Augie breaks down the three stages of fandom he believes he's lived through. Plus, there's an evil comic book plot happening against Hawaii. Why do we all stand silent?
Another week of big news means another PIPELINE EXTRA for CBR readers as Augie checks in to respond to a sea of jerking knees and ends up coming to the defense of Jim Lee and JMS' newly announced Wonder Woman costume.
Just what is the deal with Marvel and DC's royalty programs? Why were last week's war of royalty words ironic and semantic? Are retailers really to blame? And, finally, Augie surmises that competition is good!
It's a PIPELINE: EXTRA as Augie comments on today's big digital comics news, namely DC's digital initiative, which features a sliding price point, day-and-date comics and other aspects Augie gives a thumbs up to.
News of Humanoids canceling two series due to low sales and promising smaller sized collections pushes Augie to point to more things wrong with the Direct Market today and how Humanoids might help to fix them.
This week, Augie has one more thing to say about Marvel's pricing strategy on digital comics. Plus, thoughts on comic book lawsuits, conventions, oddball comic-related videos on-line, Venice, Italy and plenty more.
Is Marvel's day-and-date "Invincible Iron Man Annual" release a good test of digital delivery? Should Marvel buy Comixology next? And what are the craziest retailer reactions to the news? Augie rounds it all up.
This week, Augie goes back to 2005 and revisits "Joe the Barbarian" artist Sean Murphy's Oni Press-published graphic novel, "Off Road," finding that there's a lot to like inside the cover, with one caveat.
The Direct Market is blinding publishers to a potentially larger audience. Many arguments against digital comics are falling by the wayside, but there's still stoic silence and half measures from the biggest companies. Why?
Augie read his first "Omnibus" edition and has a lot of thoughts on the format and on "Invincible Iron Man" along the way Plus, some pondering on whether webcomics should be forgiven for publishing early and often.
Augie's catching up on his reading with reviews of the latest volume of "B.P.R.D.," the first volume of IDW's "Torpedo" collection, "Wolverine: Old Man Logan" and the disappointing "Asterix and Obelix's Birthday."
Augie finds common interests with Blu-ray fans who want newer and better editions of their favorite material, even if it doesn't exist. Also, did a new Dark Horse book break a rule of photography, and does it matter?
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"The next 45 days are a screaming sell."
That's a line in the latest missive from risk consultant Lawrence McDonald, the former Lehman trader who wrote the book "A Colossal Failure of Common Sense." But it isn't necessarily the latest GDP numbers that prompted him to write that, and he isn't worried the market's going to crash. Rather, he's talking about the very difficult game of market timing.
"The scars from 2008 are still fresh," he said this morning on the Markets Hub. "To think that we're going to go wire to wire in 2013, I think is a misnomer."
For instance, if you'd bought into the market one year ago today, you'd be up about 9%, he said. If you bought into the market in June, you'd be up 18%. The same pattern would hold if you looked one year further back. In fact, in 2009, 2010, 2011, and 2012, the Dow had significant pullbacks at some point during the first half of the year, and rallied in the second half.
McDonald sees the odds of a 5-6% pullback as high. But looking at the range of risk factors he focuses on, he doesn't see a 10% pullback.
There's a groundswell under equities right now, he said. Risk factors, like how much banks trust each other, are very low. At the same time, market sentiment is very high. Stocks are levitating toward new highs, and the story's taking on a life of its own, creeping from the business sections of the nation's papers to the front page.
It starts to seem like stocks can't go down, but they will fall at some point. Knowing when, and being positioned for that, is how people like McDonald make their money.
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McDonald said that since the Panic of 2008 and Lehman's collapse the only people to outperform the market, are those who "bought political fear and you sold complacency," and "anybody that bought into rallies underperformed."
Basically, it's the old line about buying when there's blood in the streets. Most investors, of course, don't have the nerves required for that game.
To be sure, McDonald sees long-term value in the market, especially compared to bonds these days. But, he says, the real money is to be made in playing the market's tides, the ups and downs created by the whole gamut of macro fears and panicked sell-offs.
"Performance in today's markets will be governed by the entry point," he wrote in his note. "Keep half your money in stocks for the long haul, use the other half to trade the politically driven fear and complacency. This is where the real returns will be found."
This is a big-boy game McDonald is talking about. Most people can't play it, and shouldn't try. But, when we talk about these headline-driven markets just being one big trading opportunity for insiders, this is what we're talking about. The pros can play this game, and make money at it.
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The Tahoe Arts Project hopes to raise at least $10,000 to bring back a program the nonprofit cut this school year.
It's the first time in TAP's 26-year history that the organization, which brings professional performing arts to El Dorado County schools, has scaled back the number of invited groups, Executive Director Peggy Thompson said.
While Thompson said she doesn't think TAP is in danger of disappearing from the community, funding needs to increase before they can add another performing arts company to the schedule.
"It's too important for it to go away," Thompson said. "I don't think the community would let TAP fold. I see TAP continuing because the schools are not able to bring in these groups on their own."
The fiscal road started to get bumpy as revenue from the nonprofit's large annual fundraisers dwindled. TAP canceled the traditional Evening with the Academy Awards event several years ago because of rising costs and shrinking profit. The Oscar party would generate up to $25,000 at its peak in the 1990s, but by 2012 that number had fallen to $2,000, Thompson said.
"Everything was different. The economy was different, maybe people supported the movies more before. Our community gets hit up so often for fundraising," she said.
TAP launched the No-Show Oscar party last year to help fill the funding gap. The non-event, which encourages people to donate money they would otherwise have spent during the evening, raised $2,000 in 2012.
TAP also cancelled its 10-year-running Festival of Fine Arts last year partly because of construction at South Tahoe Middle School and also because of a proliferation of craft fairs in the South Shore.
Like the Oscar party, the festival generated less money every year. In its heyday, the festival brought in $40,000 over the course of two or three days. A tougher economy and fewer artists in 2011 caused that profit to shrink to $8,000.
TAP's main source of income still comes from individual donations, which also dropped off after the recession, and government grants, which have become more competitive as California struggles with its own economic woes.
The nonprofit shifted gears recently from the large annual fundraisers to smaller events like the Safari Rose Sunset Wine Cruise, the Music on the Beach series and the Holiday Festival.
For Sierra House Elementary School Principal Ryan Galles, TAP brings more than just performing arts to the classroom. There's an international cultural component as well.
And the students love it, he said. Two years after a singing group performed at Sierra House, Galles' son is still searching for the band's songs on the radio.
"We always appreciate all the artists who come through. They're from such diverse backgrounds, and, being in a mountain town, we wouldn't get to experience all these performances. It brings the world to Tahoe," Galles said.
For more information on the events and donations, check out the TAP website at www.tahoeartsproject.org.


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Those who frequent bowling alleys, sporting events or hair salons might soon find themselves paying sales tax for these services.
Gov. John Kasich's new two-year, $63.3 billion budget aims to expand the state sales tax to include services that were previously exempt.
Kasich has proposed reducing the sales tax rate and expanding it to include many services. If approved, the plan will reduce the state sales tax from 5.5 percent to 5 percent.
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Gary McGee bowls a few practice rounds at Pastime Lanes at 211 Second St. in Marietta Friday. The 5 percent sales tax proposed in Gov. Kasich's budget would apply to bowling alleys.
The loss from the 0.5 percent decrease in sales taxes would be made up by expanding the sales tax to encompass services along with the goods that are already taxed.
The department of taxation reported that overall 81 new services would be affected by the expansion of the sales tax. Others include using the services of a lawyer or an accountant.
However, there will still be services that would remain exempt from the new tax policy some of which include, health care education, insurance premiums and trash removal.
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Investment counseling.
Cutting, coloring, styling of hair.
Advertising agency fees.
Architectural, engineering and related services
Books, movies and music online downloads.
Professional, school and college sporting events.
Bowling alleys.
Cable TV.
Amusement park admission and rides.
"I don't know that it's going to affect the business we do that much," said Russ Mercer, manager of Pastime Lanes in Marietta. "I think that this will have a larger impact on big businesses than small local businesses."
He said he is more worried about the effect that a sales tax could have on his customers.
"It doesn't matter if you are at fault or not because the sales tax will reflect on your business regardless," he said. "My main priority is and will always be keeping the customers happy."
Local attorney Dennis Sipe, of Buell and Sipe Co., said he isn't worried about a possible sales tax hurting his business.
"People come to professionals for services they need," he said. "Regardless of if there is a sales tax or not they will continue to require these services."
This type of a sales tax proposal isn't a surprise for Sipe based on the way the country is structured now.
"Our society is becoming more service based rather than manufacturing based," said Sipe. "The government is simply looking for ways to maintain revenue from the sales tax because we don't make as many products."
Some local residents see the plan as simply a way to make some extra spending money for the state.
"It's a way for the state to increase revenue without seeming to increase the taxes," said Glen Sarver, of Marietta. "I'm sure it will affect businesses but I'm not sure it will cause any permanent harm."
Sherry Arnold, 55 of Marietta, said this type of proposal could really hurt her financially.
"I'm a nurse currently on disability and on an extremely low income," she said. "I feel like I'm already taxed for everything and my total income for the month is only $793."
For consumers on fixed incomes the thought of a sales tax on a wide range of services is no small thing.
"I'm pinching pennies to cover my expenses as it is," Arnold said. "I think a proposal like this would damage a lot of local businesses as well."
Bob Ferguson, of Rea and Associates accounting firm in Marietta, said he's not sure yet if the move will be positive or not.
"Right now the Ohio Society of CPAs hasn't said that they are going to support or oppose it," he said. "It's hard to tell right now if this is going to be good or bad for the state of Ohio because it's so new."
As with most additional costs to a business the cost eventually gets passed on to the consumer, according to Ferguson.
That increase in cost to the consumer could ultimately impact businesses located on state borders more than those in the central portion of the state.
"If another state doesn't have this sales tax on similar services then it could negatively affect Ohio businesses," said Ferguson. "If something is $100 plus the sales tax for a service in Ohio and $100 with no tax in another state, Ohio businesses are at a disadvantage."
For some area residents the idea of driving across state lines to save a little on taxes isn't very feasible.
"I'd rather save myself the 25 minute drive and stay in Marietta," said Steven Self, of Marietta. "If you really think about it you would likely spend more on gas than you would save on the sales tax."
Self said he isn't concerned with the expansion of the sales tax to service industries.
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Anybody ever wonder what culture or group of people is credited with dividing the day and night into 24 hours? It's not exactly the kind of question we sit around and ask each other here at the Summit Up Corporate Suites, but it came to us the other morning in an email from a colleague. After racking our collective brains for a good five minutes we gave up and googled it. Turns out the it was the Egyptians. So there you go, learn something new every day. We out.


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The opening Jim doesn't suffer too much from the missed lyric and is its typical shredding type 1 opener self. Cavern enjoys a very spirited and confident vocal performance by Trey, typical of the era, and is indeed very typical otherwise and short. The Reba begins mildly sloppily, and the chattery in the tape makes it suffer worse, but heats up well enough to a mild version, with a quite reserved solo by Trey, getting a lot of help from Mike and Page to bring it home resoundingly and with a well whistled ending.
The Buried Alive > Esther > Tweezer is what i was most excited about in set one from reading the setlist, and the mashup of the melody of the Esther solo in Buried Alive works damn well. The crowd is mostly kind during Esther so it's not impossible to listen to. The ten minute Tweezer is nice and red hot, easily the highlight of the show so far, and reaches an incendiary moment a couple of minutes before the slowdown that ends so many early versions.
Paul and Silas makes a nice appearance here, a great bluegrass "breather" featuring some more Trey shredding, before It's Ice gets some attention. The third time played in as many nights after its debut, all three of which are on the chart, this one has an exciting "skating" interplay that sets up an intense "OW" and the pulled down segment features some fine Page work on the electric piano. The multiple Thank Yous afterwards are zany hilarity which presage IDK excellently, featuring the Earl of Sandwich on electrolux himself. Llama makes a helluva set closer, and this one does just that as Trey absolutely melts the song's solo. All in all, a first set i would not have minded hearing one iota!
The second set begins with an announcement about getting towed which becomes a vocal exercise of sorts, that occurs while the song is tuning up. The Possum here is charted, and no way i can disagree with that because this one is all good, played on the sixth anniversary of its debut. Tela sounds pretty fair here, no flubs, quiet enough crowd, and sets up Sparkle pretty well. Sparkle was debuted the same night as It's Ice and was also played for the third night in a row here. The Split Open and Melt is short, not even 8 minutes, but still features a tight romp by the whole band in a much less dissonant style than one expects, with really delicious rhythm section control here.
This Mango Song is definitely swell, nice lilting solo from Trey before it builds out to its crescendo and cartoonish close, which is nailed perfectly. Dinner and a Movie fits really well in the set here, and the dynamism and circus darkness that all early versions share is in full effect at a tempo that is dangerous when played so tightly, and the sharp focus continues through Oh Kee Pa.
The Suzy here is another example of the pure fire variety, with excellent band interplay and a lot of intensity in the tempo, complete with an even stronger variety of vocal hilarity than is par, and the page solo to close it gets down and dirty with Mike and Fish comping perfectly. It's unfortunate there was a tape cut. So much is happening in these five minutes as to be nearly astonishing. This Suzy gets my highly recommended nod. Gonna shoot an email to @jamcharts for it, for shits and giggles.
With nary a breath, YEM begins. At this point, i'm now thinking this was totally worthwhile and feel rewarded for the effort. YEM is solid through the tramps, and Page's work on the organ is really clean. The punch that he is getting from Mike and Fish here again harkens to the power of the Suzy and carries really well into Trey's solo, which smokes a pack and sets up Mike for a ferocious pace in his solo. The vocal jam that follows, featuring a lot of dohs as a basis, is pretty choice as far as early vocal jams go. To close out the set with Tweezereprise does it all justice, because it deserves that kind of pyrotechnics on the icing of the cake.
Glide's debut seems fitting for a small celebration such as this show, capping a really solid three show run to open 91's Fall Tour. I've listened to the next night before, and now i wanna check out all of September 91. It's clear the time that created It's Ice, Sparkle, and Glide were powerful and good for the band as they worked toward releasing Picture of Nectar and Rift beyond. I rated this a 4 without reservations.


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Good morning and welcome to Summit Up, the world's only daily column that just had the pleasure of receiving four - count 'em - four onesie pajamas on a fraudulent credit card purchase Thursday.
Get this: Someone stole our credit card information, purchased a handful of these Smurf-blue, fleece onesies, and didn't have them shipped to them; no, they had them shipped to us here at the Summit Up World Headquarters.
We'd think it was a practical joke from one of our many lovers, pre-Valentine's Day or something like that, but we're not quite so sure.
Maybe it's someone wanting us to take a break from producing this backbreaking labor of love and slip into our $70, Forever Lazy-branded PJs, grab our Douche Bag coozie and lean back for a good relaxation sesh.
After all, Douche Bag (the bag company) is the third-highest entry on a Google search ...
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And the "poop chute," as we like to call it, is sized as such. Goes all the way across the back of the thing!
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And so, we're thinking, what exactly can be done with a Smurf-blue onesie pajama set complete with unattached footies?
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CORPUS CHRISTI – The 2013 Texas A&M – Corpus Christi Women's Tennis team has done something no other team in program history has done, breaking into the Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA) Top 75 at No. 60 in the entire nation, it was announced on Tuesday. The ITA Top 75 is a ranking of nearly 400 NCAA Division I schools in the United States.
After getting within three spots of the rankings last year, and finishing the season just six spots out of the ITA Top 75, the Islanders were able to break through after starting the season with an 8-0 mark, including a season-opening win over then-No. 75 Houston on the road.
"We are incredibly proud of these girls, as we have been very close now for two years," said Director of Tennis Steve Moore. "We were knocking on the door of this poll for a long time, so this is a big breakthrough for our team. Despite finally accomplishing one of our goals and earning a spot in the national rankings, we must stay extremely focused and committed to hard work, as we have two very challenging goals to meet."
Since the opener, the Islanders have wins over UTSA, Louisiana – Lafayette, Central Arkansas, Prairie View A&M, St. Mary's (TX) and two wins over Texas – Pan American.
The women join some very strong company in the national poll, with No. 55 Ohio State, No. 56 Arizona, No. 57 Tennessee, No. 58 South Florida, No. 59 Southern Illinois, No. 61 Washington State, No. 62 Delaware, No. 63 LSU, No 64 San Jose State, and No. 65 Kansas bookending the Islanders at No. 60 in the nation.
At the start of each season, the Islanders set out with three goals in mind, reaching the Top 75 rankings, winning the Southland Conference Championship and reaching and winning matches in the NCAA Championships.
For the first time in program history, the team has accomplished one of those goals, doing so under the guidance of Moore. A Corpus Christi native who originally started the men's tennis program before going on to coach at SMU, Texas Tech and Texas A&M, Moore returned for the 2007 season to take over the reigns for both teams.
Since that time, the team has improved each season, with the team earning the best finish in school history and winning a match at the Southland Conference Tournament for the first time.
The team will have its first match as a ranked team on March 9 in Natchitoches, La. against Northwestern State. The Lady Demons won the Southland Conference two seasons ago, and will be a tough test for the Islanders as they get into the meat of league play.
"As we talk about everyday, we have to stay in the present and keep chopping wood," said Moore. "The key for these girls is that they understand the root behind their success is that they have made the choices to be a true team, and to play each point separately with toughness and intelligence thus far."
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Tom Brokaw was such a nice kid, and then someone put his name in lights and turned him into a lush. On Thursday morning, he took the pink pills.
When word got out earlier today that veteran news anchor Tom Brokaw had been admitted to a hospital "out of an abundance of caution," after he reported feeling lightheaded on the set of MSNBC's Morning Joe, the world waited with bated breath to see what hand cruel Fate had dealt him.
Now the mystery of Brokaw's ailment has been revealed:
He "mistakenly" popped an Ambien this morning, right before going on TV.
Normally, Brokaw takes Ambien only before bed, to give himself vivid, groovy dreams.
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Following his even-more-mumbly-than-usual appearance on Morning Joe (Daily Intel has a wicked video of the fiasco, which answers the question: "What would a team of TV journalists do if they thought Tom Brokaw might be having a stroke?" with a resounding "NOTHING."), Brokaw explained his little Ambien mix-up whoozy-whatsit on Twitter:
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Spa News: Cal-a-Vie Health Spa Receives REAL Certified Distinction
Destination spa awarded by United States Healthful Food Council for commitment to healthful and sustainable food.
Cal-a-Vie Health Spa, a world-renowned destination spa located just north of San Diego, was recently awarded the REAL Certified distinction by the United States Healthful Food Council (USHFC). The REAL Certification is emerging as a beacon for consumers seeking healthful and sustainable food.
The USHFC is a nonprofit dedicated to fighting diet-related disease by helping to align the food industry's financial incentives with consumers' health interests. In order to qualify as REAL Certified, independent registered dietitians assessed Cal-a-Vie Health Spa's food practices across a range of nutrition and sustainability criteria, including Responsible (nutrition), Epicurean (preparation), Agricultural (sourcing) and Leadership (going above and beyond). Those that satisfy the stringent necessary requirements are awarded REAL Certification.
Cal-a-Vie Health Spa earned high marks across the board in its assessment, achieving an overall score of 92 percent, including 100 percent compliance in the "Responsible" and "Epicurean" scoring categories.
"We are honored to have Cal-a-Vie Health Spa carry the nationally recognized REAL Certification. This mark of excellence solidifies Cal-a-Vie as a leader in the health and wellness industry and upholds our commitment to helping guests establish healthier relationships with food," said Cal-a-Vie owner Terri Havens. "Cal-a-Vie's enticing, healthy menu is prepared with local, sustainable ingredients, modeling that healthy eating can be easily elevated to gourmet status."
In its score and summary of Cal-a-Vie Health Spa, the USHFC noted the resort's "food preparation is exceptional, largely in part because of a focus on cooking in-house from scratch, using plant-based oils and incorporating healthy cooking practice." The USHFC also praised Cal-a-Vie's "many regionally- and locally-sourced primary food items, cage-free poultry, organic items" and use of sustainable seafood.
Cal-a-Vie is a destination health spa with 32 private villas and a 5:1 staff to guest ratio. Cal-a-Vie combines luxurious European Spa philosophies with the California concepts of fitness, health and nutrition. The French Provencal styled retreat is embellished with historical pieces and antiques from Europe including a 400-year-old Chapel and L'Orangerie from Dijon, France - ideal for destination weddings and events. There is also the Antique Boutique exclusively available to guests. Cal-a-Vie offers three-, four- and seven-night spa vacation packages that include gourmet spa cuisine, fitness classes, hiking, beauty and spa treatments, mind-body awareness programs, lectures on health and nutrition, accommodations, and even provides workout clothes to simplify packing. For more information, please visit http://www.cal-a-vie.com.
Noel Asmar Selected Among Top 100 Female Entrepreneurs in Canada
Founder and CEO of the Noel Asmar Group recognized for the second straight year on list of the Top 100 Female Entrepreneurs in Canada
Noel Asmar, founder and CEO of the Noel Asmar Group, has been recognized for the second straight year on the prestigious list of the Top 100 Female Entrepreneurs in Canada awarded by PROFIT and Chatelaine magazines.
Noel Asmar sits on top of an international multi-division corporation that she founded in 2002, currently servicing clients in over 60 countries. Her team of 25+ work from her stylish corporate headquarters just outside of Vancouver, BC. Noel has positioned her company for the future by bringing in a team of key hires from several prestigious companies in apparel, retail and e-commerce. The brand has received international recognition and was recently been featured in Vogue and Harper's Bazaar magazines.
Noel has a genuine interest in the Spa and Wellness Industry as she designs with the desire to make people feel good. She is the founder/originator of SpaUniforms.com, and later went on to design the beautiful resin and precious metal pedicure bowls and accessories found on www.PedicureBowls.com. Her dedication to wellness is enforced by her leadership roles within the industry. Most recently, Noel was selected to sit on the board of ISPA – the International Spa Association is recognized worldwide as the professional organization and voice of the spa industry, representing health and wellness facilities and providers in more than 70 countries. Noel is an invited delegate to the Global Spa and Wellness Summit recently held in Morocco. She is proud to count amongst her clients some of the most prestigious brands in global spa, wellness and hospitality including the Fairmont Group, Four Seasons Resorts, Caesars, MGM, Mayo Clinic, Canyon Ranch, Woodhouse Spas and thousands of other valued clients.
Her love for horses and passion for riding also led her to launch her equestrian apparel division www.AsmarEquestrian.com. Noel's sense of style and her "function meets fashion" approach have taken her brand to the top of the industry in less than three years.
Selection criteria for Canada's Top Female Entrepreneurs is based on a proprietary formula that considers the size, growth rate and profitability of the entrepreneurs' companies.
Noel Asmar commented, "I feel so honored to be recognized for the second year in a row amongst all these clever, highly successful women and am truly humbled. I hope to inspire other women to feel empowered to follow their passions and don't give up – the journey will shape you."
Repêchage Hosts 17th Annual International Conference for Salon & Spa Professionals
Over 135 people from all over the world attended The Repêchage 17th Annual International Conference in NYC on May 18, 2015.
Repêchage CEO and Founder Lydia Sarfati welcomed over 135 skincare and spa professionals from across the country as well as from Korea, Trinidad, the Dominican Republic, Romania, the United Kingdom, Italy and Curacao. Guests gathered at this year's NYC Conference to hear both science and medical experts speak, as well as to be part of the launch of the new Repêchage Hydra 4 Red‐OutTM Facial and at‐home products, the Repêchage Mineral Face Shield, and annual Repêchage President's Awards.
To kick off the event, Charles Yarish, Ph.D., professor at the Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at the University of Connecticut, took the podium to present "The Science of Seaweed." Yarish was recently appointed to the Repêchage Board of Directors for 2015, and heads one of the leading seaweed science laboratories in the world dedicated to seaweed research and aquaculture. Dr. Yarish shared with guests the many different facets of seaweed – from cultivation to its use, food, fertilizers and most relevant to Conference guests: cosmetics. Dr. Yarish specifically delineated the anti‐wrinkling, anti‐aging and skin regeneration characteristics of specific seaweeds, including Laminaria Digitata and Ascophyllum Nodosum, the two seaweeds predominantly used in Repêchage Professional Skin Care.
Next to take the podium was Karl Richter, partner of Bio‐Gate AG, Germany, for his presentation "Micro Silver: A Newly Patented Ingredient for Dermatological Skin Care." Richter presented information on Micro Silver, a new found ingredient that Repêchage will be utilizing in the new Repêchage Red‐Out Facial and at‐home products. Specifically, Richter spoke on the science behind Micro Silver and its benefits in skincare and cosmetics, including its antimicrobial action and ability to fight harmful bacteria that can cause inflammation, skin irritations and blemishes. Repêchage will be the first professional skin care company in the United States to utilize this new ingredient in Repêchage Hydra 4 Red‐Out Facial with Micro Silver and Anti‐Oxidants and at‐home products for hypersensitive skin and rosacea.
Before the official introduction of Repêchage Red‐Out, Dr. Samuel Shatkin, a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgery and owner of the Aesthetic Associate Centre for Plastic Surgery and Advanced Medical Skin Care in Buffalo, took the stage. In his presentation, "Rosacea – Causes and Solutions," Dr. Shatkin discussed the medical findings of what causes this skin condition and solutions for those who suffer from rosacea – a skin condition seen in 16 million people in the US and 45 million people worldwide, according to the Rosacea Society. Dr. Shatkin also reported on his recent clinical study of rosacea patients in his Buffalo, NY practice, revealing dramatic reduction of rosacea symptoms in before and after photographs.
Immediately following was the official premiere of Repêchage Hydra 4 Red‐Out for event attendees, along with the debut of Repêchage Mineral Face Shield. Repêchage CEO & Founder Lydia Sarfati shared with guests the research behind Repêchage Hydra 4 Red‐Out Facial and Repêchage Hydra 4 Red‐Out Calming Cleanser and Red‐Out Serum (patent pending). As Sarfati stated, "This new facial, as well as the two patent‐pending at‐home products, offer real and immediate help to people with all types of skin who suffer from Rosacea and hypersensitivity. In recent trials, 99% of patients saw visible difference in their skin after one Hydra 4 Red‐OutTM Facial, while 89% saw smoother skin after using the Hydra 4 Red‐OutTM Serum for 28 days."
Sarfati also introduced the much‐anticipated new Repêchage Mineral Face Shield to the enthusiastic audience. This new cream, explained Sarfati, has a luxurious, soufflé‐like texture, providing important anti‐oxidant protection through‐out the day while imparting a flawless, air‐brushed finish.
After a brief break, Dr. Patrick Fratellone took the stage for "The Heart & the Whole Body Connection." Fratellone presented to guests his insights as a well‐known cardiologist and internist who practices integrative medicine. Dr. Fratellone explained the benefits of a well‐balanced life that included exercise, mediation and good self‐esteem while eliminating unhealthy food choices.
For the last portion of the event, Lydia Sarfati presented the President's Awards, given in various categories to an establishment or person that demonstrates esthetic excellence as well as dedication to the elevation of the industry.
Dr. Samuel Shatkin and Joni Shatkin of Trés Auraé Spa in Buffalo, NY were awarded the Trendsetter of the Year award.
The following day, on May 19, 2015, attendees gathered at the Repêchage Headquarters in Secaucus, NJ for a Hands‐On Workshop. Under the instruction of Repêchage Global Education Leader, Lauren Streeter and Corporate Educator, Natalie Otto, guests spent a full day learning further about rosacea and hypersensitive skin treatment with the new Repêchage Hydra 4® Red‐Out Facial and at‐home products.
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Athena Cosmetics Welcomes Christopher Dove and John Simpson as Brand Spokespersons
Athena Cosmetics, Inc., makers of RevitaLash Cosmetics and ReGenesis Hair Enhancing System, announced their partnership with renowned salon experts, Christopher Dove and John Simpson.
Joining Athena Cosmetics as spokespersons, Christopher Dove and John Simpson will develop a curriculum for professional stylists that identifies and communicates the brand approach for fine and thinning hair.
"We want to elevate the ReGenesis Hair Enhancing System as a key player in the anti-aging hair category, says Dove. "It is with great excitement that we announce this partnership and we really believe in the approach that Athena Cosmetics is taking," adds Simpson.
Developed to defend tresses from aging, breakage and brittleness, the highly advanced ReGenesis system is formulated with the finely-calibrated, proprietary ingredients to intensify the natural volume of hair. In addition to being brand spokespersons, Dove and Simpson will be working to develop the next phase of products for ReGenesis.
"The goal is to lead the category with an all-inclusive approach to fine and thinning hair. It's not just about the products you are using, it's also about taking a deeper look into the hair concerns and developing a full professional curriculum for cut, color and style," shares Sabrina Little, Director of Marketing and Product Development.
Christopher Dove, one of the trade's most sought-after stylists, has been recognized for his craft and innovations in hair styling for over 20 years. Traveling globally to educate and spread his progressive cutting techniques and styling concepts, Dove has earned prestigious accolades in the hair care industry, including Hair Color USA's "Hair Colorists of the Year", "Masters Hairstylists of the Year", "Most Inspiring Hair Colorists" and the prestigious "Icon Award" by The Professional Beauty Association and The National Cosmetology Association.
John Simpson, a hairstylist veteran with more than 20 years' experience, aims to encourage all stylists to reclaim their passion for the craft, while spreading his knowledge and the fundamentals of hair coloring, cutting and styling. Winning over top industry judges for his trend-setting color creations, Simpson was honored as the recipient of the "Colorist of the Year" Award. He was also a finalist for the "Mirror Award International Stylist," and an NAHA Finalist for the Hair Color and Stylist Choice Award for "Favorite Platform Artist and Educator."
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Alice Waters to Receive ISPA's Humanitarian Award
Alice Waters will receive the 2015 ISPA Alex Szekely Humanitarian Award at the 2015 ISPA Conference & Expo from October 19-21, 2015 in Las Vegas, NV
The International SPA Association (ISPA) will present Alice Waters with the 2015 ISPA Alex Szekely Humanitarian Award at the 25th annual ISPA Conference & Expo at Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas, NV from October 19-21, 2015.
Waters is a chef, author, food activist and owner of Chez Panisse. Waters has been a champion of local, sustainable agriculture for more than four decades.
"ISPA is thrilled to recognize Alice for her many years of hard work in advocating for locally grown fare," said ISPA President Lynne McNees. "Alice's passion for feeding the world is so inspiring and her work impacts so many of us."
Waters was chosen based on her extensive work as founder of The Edible Schoolyard Project, an innovative model for public education that integrates the growing and cooking of food into the core academic curriculum. The centerpiece of the mission is to promote a free, nutritious and sustainable school lunch for all students, K – 12, and to bring children into a new relationship to food.
Waters' vision for edible education began 20 years ago with The Edible Schoolyard at Berkeley's Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School, which today draws visitors from around the world. The online Edible Schoolyard Network gathers and shares lessons and best practices from school gardens, kitchens, and edible education programs worldwide. To date, there are more than 4,000 Edible Schoolyard Network member programs in 54 countries.
"I am so honored to be receiving this award for the 25th anniversary of ISPA," said Waters. "I am looking forward to speaking at this important gathering."
The award is named in honor of the late spa pioneer, Alex Szekely. It is designed to recognize an individual who acts as a respected contributor to overall well-being, encouraging the renewal of mind, body and spirit - all of which are characteristics embodied by ISPA members worldwide.
The award will be presented to Waters by Szekely's mother, Deborah Szekely. Following will be a keynote presentation from Wednesday's keynote speaker.
"Alice Waters has climbed to the summit of worldwide culinary fame since starting Chez Panisse in a little house on Shattuck Avenue in Berkeley," said Szekely. "Along the way she's done more than any single person to change the world of healthy, sustainable, immensely enjoyable dining as well as cooking at home. She also inspires many thousands of children each year through her Edible Schoolyard project to honor fresh and seasonal, locally sourced, honest simple food and all that it means to lifelong health. I am so proud to be able to call her my friend."
Past Humanitarian Award recipients include Jewel, Blake Mycoskie, Lisa Ling and Dr. Maya Angelou. More information about attending the 2015 ISPA Conference & Expo can be found at attendISPA.com.
China Glaze Treats Teens Fighting Cancer to a Beverly Hills Spa Mani
China Glaze joined Wish Upon a Teen to brighten the day for teens battling cancer.
It just takes a smile, like the one in the photo above, to make one realize the impact a day of beauty can have. On April 27th at the Sonya Dakar Skin Clinic in Beverly Hills, twelve girls were treated to a day of pampering organized by Wish Upon a Teen, a non-profit dedicated to helping teens fighting cancer. During the fourth annual Spa Day, the teenagers, who are oncology patients of the Mattel Children's Hospital UCLA, received luxurious mini spa treatments with manicures by China Glaze, facials by the Sonya Dakar team and makeup application by Stila.
China Glaze celebrity manicurists Stephanie Stone and Brittni Rae from Nailing Hollywood created custom nail art looks using summer's brightest hues. The teens selected their favorite polishes from China Glaze's 2015 spring and summer collections, as well as an assortment of China Glaze's best selling shades to create a look all their own. Each design was topped off with Fast Forward dry fast top coat for long-lasting shine and durability.
In addition to enjoying a day of pampering, the teens also spent time with celebrities Austin Stowell (Whiplash), Haley Pullos (General Hospital), Halston Sage (Crisis) and singer/songwriter Cailee Rae.
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Successful Hands School Grant Awarded at the 4th Annual American Massage Conference (AMC) School Rally
The Successful Hands Grant Program supports professional massage therapy students and schools through a collaborative effort with Biofreeze, Massage Envy Spa and Bon Vital.
Cortiva Institute instructor Dianna Lynn Jungels was awarded a $750 Successful Hands grant package at the American Massage Conference School Rally on May 1 at Massage Warehouse's headquarters in Bolingbrook, IL. The Successful Hands Grant Program™, launched through the collaborative efforts of Biofreeze®, Massage Envy Spa® and Bon Vital'®, supports the professional massage therapy student and their schools. ONE Concept, the conference organizer, partnered with Biofreeze, Massage Envy Spa and Bon Vital' to promote the grant program during the conference.
"As a relatively new instructor at the Cortiva Institute in Joliet, IL, I attended last week's AMC conference knowing that it would benefit my teaching career and my personal growth. I truly enjoyed the experience and being surrounded by like-minded people who share my passions—massage for the past 20 years, and now teaching massage classes," stated Ms. Jungels. "We're planning to use the grant for an appreciation celebration for the Joliet campus. Everyone there has been such a great help to me in my new career, and they care deeply about the students and the school." Cortiva Institute is a member of the Steiner Education Group, which is a subsidiary of Steiner Leisure Limited, a global provider of spa services.
"We are very grateful for the support that Performance Health and Massage Envy Spa provide year after year. They truly set the bar high for others in our profession," added Scott Dartnall, President and CEO, ONE Concept. "And please let me use this opportunity to extend an invitation to the next American Massage Conference being held in Tinley Park (Chicago), IL June 11-14, 2015. Please visit www.AmericanMassageConference.com to register."
"This year's inspirational and educational conference included presentations by CG Funk, Vice President, Industry Relations and Product Development, Massage Envy Spa Franchising; Anne Williams, Education Program Director, Associated Massage and Bodyworks Professionals; Angie Patrick, Director of Business Development, Massage Warehouse; Dr. Jerrilyn Cambron, President, Massage Therapy Foundation board of trustees; and Donna Sarvelllo, Vice President of Educational Support, NCTMB," said Lynda Solien-Wolfe, Vice President, Massage Therapy and Spa, Performance Health. "The conferences' unique venue—Massage Warehouse's headquarters—provided additional value and interest. As part of the conference, attendees received a behind-the-scenes peak into product distribution. I'm sure everyone left with a heightened appreciation for our industry's processes, our profession and each other.
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Unique Spa Services: Migraine Relief
Spas are adding headache and migraine treatments to their spa service menus.
It's hard to relax when you are suffering from a migraine which is why some spas are adding headache and migraine treatment options to their menu of spa services.
Migraines, which have a wide-range of symptoms, affect around 50 million people in the US each year. They can be caused from a variety of triggers including stress, hormones, food allergies, environmental agitation or even a combination. Massage Therapist Kelly Lott developed Migraine Miracle which incorporates marble stones and aromatherapy to offer relief for this painful condition.
At Peaceful Massage in Harrison, Arkansas, Migraine Miracle is used for a headache treatment that begins with attention to pressure points. Next, the client can choose from four Migraine Miracle aromatherapy blends that address different headache root causes. Peaceful Massage owner Marcie Black explains, "I use the cold stones at about 32 degrees and put them on strategic areas of the face."
Learn about more unique spa services here.
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Spa News: NovaLash Invites You to Takes a Bite Out of Lyme
NovaLash Founder Helps Bring Awareness to Lyme Disease with 2015 Lyme Disease Challenge
For years, Sophy Merszei, Molecular Biologist, Cosmetic Chemist and founder of NovaLash, has been suffering from Lyme Disease and its attendant disorders. Now she is putting the pain aside, and spreading awareness about a little understood disease that affects millions by sharing her story and taking part in the 2015 Lyme Disease Challenge.
"You may know me as the person who introduced eyelash extensions to the world, but you might not know that I have been battling Lyme Disease, Chronic Erlichiosis and Babesiosis for 30 years," says Merszei. "I didn't get tested early, as a child, because even the best doctors didn't have the right information back then. Still today, most doctors, including my husband, are being taught outdated information on Lyme Disease.
"Yolanda Foster from The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills has been such an inspiration to me by sharing sick photos of herself alongside photos of herself when she is feeling healthy. She has inspired me to come out of my little 'Lyme Closet' and share photos of myself that I was previously embarrassed and ashamed of. If I can help one child get diagnosed early, it's well worth sharing my ugly picture," adds Merszei.
May is Lyme Disease Awareness Month and Merszei and NovaLash encourage their Lashionistas to take and share a "Sourpuss Selfie" — suck on a slice of lime, make a face, snap a photo or video, and post to social media platforms (#LymeDiseaseChallenge, #NovaLashtakesabiteoutofLyme) along with a fact about Lyme Disease. Then, go tag and challenge a friend. NovaLash will in turn make a charitable donation and send a free pot of lashes to Certified Stylists with their next order.
"This diseases is caused by insect bites, everyone is susceptible and 300,000 new cases of Lyme Disease are reported in the US each year, alone, according to the Center for Disease Control," says Merszei. "It is treatable if caught early but if left undetected, it is debilitating and extremely painful."
Facts on Lyme Disease can be found at: http://lymediseasechallenge.org/join-lyme-disease-challenge/.
For more infer about NovaLash, visit: http://novalash.com/.
China Breaks World Record for Most People Receiving Simultaneous Facial Treatments
On Monday, May 4, the Guinness World Record for the most people getting facials simultaneously was broken in Jinan, China.
One thousand people gathered in a football stadium to receive a 30 minute facial, earning the new world record. Anthony Yodice, a spokesperson for Guinness World Records, confirmed that the mass facial beat the previous 2014 record set in India of 287 people receiving facials at the same time.
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What triggered you to create TokyoMilk, Lollia, and Love&Toast? Which line came first in the history of your collections?
I have literally been creating beautiful scenes since the 7th grade when I turned my bedroom into a mock retail store complete with clothing rail, lighting and display! I guess that comes from having really creative parents – my father was a classically trained musician and my mother, a fine artist. From an early age I have just looked at the world through the eyes of an artist, loving to dream up, design and develop complete environments full of beautiful treasures.
After I graduated from college, I took my entire savings of $2000 and opened up my first shop that was filled with handmade bath and body products wrapped in beautiful, custom packaging. It wasn't long before I created my first nationally distributed bath and body line, Bloom; and throughout the years, my love for designing has led me to create a number of brands, each with distinct personalities: Archive, Lollia, TokyoMilk, Love & Toast, as well as new lines like the Poetic License Candle Boutiquerie from Lollia, and my latest TokyoMilk Dark.
I just find so much joy in creating treasures for my customers to fall in love with, that my busy brain never shuts off – I am always dreaming up new lines, collections, worlds and brands!
Tell me about the playful and intricate packaging – what inspires the design and illustrations that cause the amazing products?
I am truly committed to creating signature, standout, sophisticated packaging, with the intention of always reaching the most beautiful design possibilities. When I design, I really take a "no detail overlooked" approach, being mindful of each product always having a distinct something extra to make it that much more personal and intriguing. I believe that beautiful products are inseparable from beautiful environments, so I design both to create a really rich context. I want my customers to fall in love with the packaging in store and then when they take it home, to discover something totally new!
Here at our Botkier showroom we use TokyoMilk products for our "fancy" bathroom, but what are a few of your most popular products and customer favorites, whether they be candles, lotions, or cosmetics?
The Lollia Shea Butter Handcremes have been called a "cult classic" by many, which always makes me smile since I worked for years perfecting the formula. And Dead Sexy from TokyoMilk has been quite a standout in the line – people really love its darker notes. Each of my brands have so many different treasures that make up the world, that our customers can always discover something that speaks to them.
Any new projects or designs coming out for Spring? What smells remind you of the spring season?
For Spring, we have lots of exciting newness to add to the lines. The Poetic License Candle Boutiquerie from Lollia with "Butterflies," "Dandelion," and "Running in Grass Barefoot" all conjuring up spring.
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If you're in the mood for Mexican for dinner, you may have a hard time finding a Mexican restaurant open.
News 12 learned today that several Mexican restaurants were closed after workers didn't show up.
The workers are trying to send the message that a day without an immigrant could hurt the economy.
It's hard to make a delivery to a closed restaurant.
"Usually they are doing pretty good business during lunch," says beer distributor John Kitchens.
Managers at Teresa's Mexican Restaurant on Boy Scout Road say they were supposed to be open despite a national immigration boycott.
But locally, some workers followed suit.
"I never figured it was in Augusta," said Teresa's customer Jerard Sanford, who was hoping to eat there for lunch. "I thought Augusta was going to miss that."
It's called A Day Without an Immigrant--a day for immigrants, mostly Hispanic, to stay home from work and spend no money in order to demonstrate their economic impact.
And a way to show that they deserve American rights too.
Franciso Marquez is from Mexico. He has been waiting five years for his immigration paperwork to go through.
"We protesting because it's not right for what they do for the Mexican people," he says.
"If they are not here, you don't eat," his fiancee, Crystal Kaney, adds.
Not all Mexican restaurants participated in the boycott. Vallarta's, a few miles away, was open...and their regular customers wanted to support the decision to stay open.
"I think the people who have opened this restaurant and work here, they have their legal papers...we are regular customers and we still come up here," says customer Petra Reese.


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Mountain Springs Apartments
Mountain Springs Apartments
Student apartments located on the corner of Bullock Boulevard and El Camino Real. Buildings A and C are furnished units that include one single-occupancy bedroom and one double-occupancy bedroom for a total of three students per unit. Building B has furnished units that include two double-occupancy bedrooms for a total of four students per unit. Units in Buildings A, B & C all include a full kitchen with appliances, a living room, two bathrooms, and outside storage. Same gender by apartment. Buildings D and E are one-bedroom unfurnished apartments for single occupancy that include a bathroom and kitchen with appliances. Each individual bedroom in any Mountain Springs unit has at least one Ethernet port. Cable television and laundry facilities are not provided or permitted. There is a laundry mat nearby. Mountain Springs residents are allowed to stay during all college breaks. Maximum capacity for this complex is 83 residents. the physical address for Mountain Springs is 915 El Camino Real. Please note that packages cannot be delivered to your door. They must be delivered to the campus Post Office.
3 Person Apartments:
- Completely furnished with living room furniture and kitchen appliances
- Bedroom furniture is included
- 2 bedrooms with 1 or 2 people per bedroom.
- Outside storage
Living Room Kitchen
Bathroom Large Bedroom
Small Bedroom
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2 Bedroom Apartments
- Completely furnished with living room furniture and kitchen appliances
- Bedroom furniture is included
- 2 bedrooms with 2 people per bedroom.
- Outside storage
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LAS CRUCES, N.M. – The No. 73 Texas A&M – Corpus Christi men's tennis team picked up its second win to start the season on Saturday afternoon with a 7-0 victory over Utah State at the New Mexico State Tennis Complex.
"I thought the guys really fought hard today to maintain their intensity in both doubles and singles," said Director of Tennis Steve Moore. "I was especially proud of Gergo and Nathan, who played very, very focused against tough opponents.
"I'm very impressed with Peter Nagy as a freshman playing so mentally tough at No. 1 singles."
The Islanders, who are playing three freshmen and a sophomore in their top six, move to 2-0 on the season after picking up their win over a Western Athletic Conference opponent to end the Las Cruces portion of the road trip. The Aggies, a team who spent nearly half the season ranked in the ITA Top 75 a year ago, move to 0-2 on the season with the setback. Texas A&M – Corpus Christi had previously beaten No. 53 New Mexico State on Thursday to open the year.
"The guys showed great improvement today in doubles," said Moore. "I think we learned a lot of things we need to improve against NMSU and I thought the guys did a great job of making changes we needed to make.
"I thought they came out very hungry and focused today. Our goal is to take care of the things we can control, and to play each and every point with intensity and intelligence."
In doubles, things started out quickly for the Islanders, with Peter Nagy and Gergo Weidinger earning an 8-4 victory at the No. 1 position. Nathan Robinson and Alex Pavlov then proceeded to clinch the point for their team with another 8-4 victory, this time at No. 3 doubles. Aurelien Tave and Matt Westmoreland completed the doubles sweep with an 8-3 tally at the No. 2 position.
Freshman Fernando Llorens picked up the second point for the Islanders with a quick 6-1, 6-2 victory at No. 5 singles. Westmoreland then pushed the match to the brink by taking a 6-1, 6-2 win at No. 4 singles to make it a 3-0 score.
Nagy, the freshman playing in just his second collegiate match ever, put the match away with a 6-3, 6-3 final at No. 1 singles. Tave continued the scoreless streak for the Aggies by taking a 6-2, 6-0 win at No. 2 singles, while Robinson put away the No. 5 match with a 7-6 (7-2), 6-2 final and Weidinger closed out play with a 6-3, 7-5 final at the No. 3 position.
"Sometimes being on the road is good for you," said Director of Tennis Steve Moore. "You bond together and really stick together and lift each other up.
"I feel like this team has good morale and good chemistry right now, and it is showing in their play."
Next up on the schedule will be a 1 p.m. Sunday afternoon match in Albuquerque against Nevada. The Islanders follow that up with a 7 p.m. match against host New Mexico on Monday to round out the season-opening road trip.
For all the latest on Islanders Tennis, like the team on Facebook (Islanders Tennis) and follow them on Twitter (@IslandersTennis).
Texas A&M - Corpus Christi vs Utah State
01/21/2012 at Las Cruces, N.M.
#73 Texas A&M - Corpus Christi 7, Utah State 0
Singles competition:
1. Peter Nagy (AMCC) def. Sven Poslusny (USU) 6-3, 6-3
2. Aurelien Tave (AMCC) def. Matt Sweet (USU) 6-2, 6-0
3. Gergo Weidinger (AMCC) def. Fredrik Peterson (USU) 6-3, 7-5
4. Matt Westmoreland (AMCC) def. Curran Wearmouth (USU) 6-1, 6-2
5. Fernando Llorens (AMCC) def. Lenny Whiting (USU) 6-1, 6-2
6. Nathan Robinson (AMCC) def. Nate Ballam (USU) 7-6 (7-2), 6-2
Doubles competition:
1. Peter Nagy/Gergo Weidinger (AMCC) def. Sven Poslusny/Matt Sweet (USU) 8-4
2. Aurelien Tave/Matt Westmoreland (AMCC) def. Marcus Fritz/Fredrik Peterson (USU) 8-3
3. Nathan Robinson/Alex Pavlov (AMCC) def. Nate Ballam/Curran Wearmouth (USU) 8-4
Match Notes:
Texas A&M - Corpus Christi 2-0; National ranking #73
Utah State 0-2
Order of finish: Doubles (1,3,2); Singles (5,4,1,2,6,3)