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2016 Regular Meeting Schedule
January 14, 2016
April 14, 2016
June 9, 2016
September 8, 2016
November 10, 2016
Time: 3:00 pm
Location: NDDH Conference Room, 69 South Main Street, Unit 4, Brooklyn, CT 06234
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NDDH 2016 Annual Report Calendar
Board of Directors
NDDH is governed by the Board of Health, comprised of representatives of the towns we serve. The number of representatives is determined by each town's population. The Director of Health, Susan Starkey, MPH, MS, RD, is a non-voting member of the Board and serves as its Secretary/Treasurer.
|Rick Ives
|Vacancy (Alternate)
|Luther Thurlow
|Jack Tucker (Alt)
|Arvind Shaw
|Board Vice Chair; Personnel
|Terry Cote (Alt)
|Robert Grindle
|By-Laws; Personnel; Union Negotiation
|Edward Burchfield (Alt)
|Jonathan Cesolini
|By Laws
|Tammy Wakefield
|Board Chair; Ad-Hoc: Personnel; Bylaws; Finance; Union Negotiation
|Vacancy (Killingly Alt)
|Elaine Lippke (Borough of Danielson)
|Union Negotiations Chair; Finance
|Vacancy (Danielson Alt)
|Donald Gladding
|Robert Kerr
|Union Negotiation
|Vacancy (Alt)
|Earl Semmelrock
|Maureen Nicholson (Alt)
|Jay Sinha
|Union Negotiation
|Anthony Falzarano (Alt)
|Neil Cook
|Dale Clark (Alt)
|Delpha Very
|Orla McKiernan-Raftery
|Nate Swift
|Finance; Personnel
|Joseph Kratochvil (Alt)
|H. Douglas Porter
|Finance Chair
|Allan Walker, Jr. (Alt)
Six Governance Functions of a Local Board of Health according to the Connecticut Association of Boards of Health:
- Policy development: Lead and contribute to the development of policies that protect, promote, and improve public health while ensuring that the agency and its components remain consistent with the laws and rules (local, state, and federal) to which it is subject.
- Resource stewardship: Assure the availability of adequate resources (legal, financial, human, technological, and material) to perform essential public health services.
- Legal authority: Exercise legal authority as applicable by law and understand the roles, responsibilities, obligations, and functions of the governing body, health officer, and agency staff.
- Partner engagement: Build and strengthen community partnerships through education and engagement to ensure the collaboration of all relevant stakeholders in promoting and protecting the community's health.
- Continuous improvement: Routinely evaluate, monitor, and set measurable outcomes for improving community health status and the public health agency's/governing body's own ability to meet its responsibilities.
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- Liability minimums in Virginia:
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- $50,000 per traffic accident
- $20,000 per traffic accident in which property was damaged.
The Virginia Bureau of Insurance has produced a helpful brochure for car insurance purchasers entitled Auto Insurance Consumer's Guide.
New Driver Licensing Requirements
According to the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV), every driver in the state must possess a valid driver's license within 60 days of residency. New drivers may apply for a Learner's Permit (explained below) at age 15 years, 6 months, and they may apply for a Driver's License at age 16 years, 3 months.
To obtain a permit or a license, the applicant must successfully pass the vision and knowledge tests. The road skills test is required only for the driver license, and it cannot be taken prior to holding a permit for at least 60 days. Different ages have certain requirements that must be fulfilled:
- If under 19 years of age, new drivers must complete an approved driver education course and obtain a Learner's Permit.
- If under 18 years of age, a parent or legal guardian must sign the driver education certificate.
- If over 19 years of age, the applicant must either complete the driver education course to apply for a regular driver's license or hold a Learner's Permit for 60 days.
Included in the driver education criteria must be 14 in-car instruction periods. These periods must be evenly divided between behind-the-wheel driving and in-car observation of other student drivers.
The permit allows the applicant to drive only with:
- A licensed adult who is 21 years of age or older and is seated in the seat adjacent to the driver, OR
- A licensed driver who is 18 years of age or older and is the driver's legal guardian, brother, sister, half-brother, half-sister, step-brother or step-sister.
If the permit holder is between 16 years, 3 months and 18 years of age, he/she may drive alone provided:
- The applicant has held a permit for at least 9 months, AND
- The applicant possesses a driver education completion certificate.
The following tests must be successfully completed be each applicant:
- Vision Screening. The minimum requirements for an unrestricted driver license includes a visual acuity of 20/40 or better and a visual field of 100 degrees or more. A daylight driving restriction may be given to applicants with a visual acuity between 20/40 and 20/70 and a visual field between 100 and 70 degrees. Bioptic telescopic lens restrictions are also available for drivers who require them.
- Knowledge Test. The Virginia Driver's Manual provides the source material for the 2-part knowledge test. The test covers traffic signs in part 1 and general driving knowledge in part 2. A 100 percent in part 1 is required before moving on to part 2. A passing grade in part 2 is 80 percent.Failing the test has a few stipulations:
- If under 18, the applicant must wait 15 days to re-take.
- If 18 or older, the applicant may re-take the test within the 15 days; however, a $2.00 fee will be required.
- Upon a third failure, regardless of age, the applicant must take or re-take the classroom portion of the driver education requirement prior to re-testing.
- Road Test. If the applicant is under 19, this test is administered within the driver education course. Drivers over 19, must pass the road test by providing a licensed, insured and registered vehicle. The test administrator will ride with the applicant while he/she follows commands to demonstrate a variety of driving maneuvers.
Failing the test requires a 2-day waiting period, and upon a third failure, the driving portion of the driver educations requirement must be taken or re-taken.
- Fees. The following fees are required:
- Learner Permit: $3 plus $4 annual fee
- Regular License: $32 ($4 per year for the 8-year license)
DUI/DWI Laws
- BAC limit: .08 Virginia State Law (§ 18.2-266) enforces DUI penalties and describes the determinate factors involved in an offense. The Virginia DMV has produced a concise brochure that details the far-reaching effects of DUI. The brochure can be accessed on their website.
- First Offense:
- License revocation: 1 year
- Fine: minimum $250
- Ignition Interlock Device (IID) installed on the driver's primary vehicle
- Second Offense within 10 years:
- Jail: minimum 10 days. If the second offense occurs within 5 years of prior offense, the minimum jail term is 20 days.
- License revocation: 3 years
- Fine: minimum $500
- IID installed on the driver's primary vehicle, as well as any vehicle the driver co-owns or operates.
- Third Offense within 10 years:
- Jail: 90 days. If the third offense occurs within 5 years of a prior offense, the minimum jail term is 6 months.
- License revocation: mandatory indefinite
- Fine: maximum $1,000
- Permanent vehicle forfeiture
- In addition to these penalties, a $1,000 restitution fee may be required in each case.
- Additional penalties are required for offenses including minor passengers, injury collisions or property damage.
Texting & Driving Laws
Neither bus drivers nor novice drivers may use a cellphone while driving, and no driver may text while driving. Distraction.gov
Unique Laws
Virginia is a great state, but even a great state can have some odd laws on the books. For example, swearing at someone over the phone is illegal, and bathtubs must be kept in the backyard. If a barbershop is operating without a permit, the permit states that the barbershop's permit will be revoked! And spitting on a seagull is not permitted!
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Two Free Bikes. Walkable Location. Quiet Neighborhood close to SoCo & Downtown. Super comfortable private space with lots of amenities. Goo_gle Fiber Wifi and TV. Green Features. Off-street parking. One of the most desirable historic neighborhoods.
The Space
This efficiency apartment is in a triplex in Travis Heights, one of South Austin's coolest neighborhoods. A green oasis in the heart of Austin's most popular activities.
FREE BIKES - Two bikes are just for you, good condition Specialized Crossroads, upright seating hybrids with 7 gears. Helmets, locks, lights, bungee cords, water bottles, front basket all provided.
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The calendar is always up to date. Feel free to use Instant Book. The space is not suitable for more than two guests, but it can be rented with Apartment A, a 2 bedroom/1 bath unit in the same building.
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PRIVATE - The apartment has its own entrance and one off-street parking place. It is separated from the other two apartments. The digital lock will be set with your code.
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Apartment A is a 2 bedroom/1 bath Airbnb rental. I live in Apt B. I usually meet guests when they arrive and I'm available if you need anything.
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Pets are no longer allowed at this property. City Ordinance that after 10:00 pm only the two registered guests can be on the property. Have fun and respect the neighborhood. Don't smoke in the apartment. Keep the bikes locked up all of the time. If you need a washer and dryer, you are welcome to use the ones in my apartment.
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I have lived in Austin most of my life. My family moved here in 1958 when my father got a teaching job at UT. I spent my twenties in beautiful Boulder, CO then came back home. I feel fortunate to live in one of the coolest neighborhoods in one of the most interesting and livable cities. I am retired other than managing the two short-term rentals spaces in my triplex. I love meeting the guests. Hearing what people from Europe to Australia observe about Austin has broadened my perspective.


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text: Home > Congress Changing the Face of Modern Medicine: Stem Cells & Gene Therapy Florence, 18 to 21 October 2016 Recordings of the plenary talks will be available in a few weeks, these will be available to congress delegates and members of the society. Have a look at the final program. and the program at a glance About the Annual Congress Scientific Programme Florence Registration Social Programme and Tours Abstracts Travel Information Accommodation Exhibitor /Sponsors Press Speaker Information VISA information Useful Information ISSCR Members The ESGCT Annual Meeting provides an opportunity for scientists, clinicians and industry professionals to share new data, learn from peers, and discover global advances within the Gene and Cell Therapy field. 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Present your work to an international audience. Attendees who present at ESGCT's annual meeting receive excellent exposure for their work and their lab. REGISTRATION GUIDELINES Please click here for a overview of all fees, and available discount codes for your registration category. All registrations are discounted as early-bird registrations up to and including 30th June 2016. Payment for early bird invoices are due within 2 weeks of invoice date. Early bird invoices that are left unpaid by the 15th July will be changed to the higher congress registration rate. Registration is in English, and the congress currency is EURO €. Payment by PayPal is preferred and will ensure your registration is activated immediately. Abstracts can be submitted once your congress registration is complete; you will be able to submit your abstract as part of the congress registration process. You can register GUESTS to accompany you, which means they would have access to the opening and closing ceremonies, and all coffee and lunch breaks BUT NOT the scientific sessions or the workshops. This year the programme includes a CLINICAL TRIAL / COMMERCIALISATION WORKSHOP. Access to this course is by registration tickets only. You can either purchase this as an optional extra during the congress registration, or as a stand-alone ticket with access to the Trial/Workshop ONLY, and not the congress itself. Attendance at the MOLECULAR MINGLE can be purchased as an optional extra during the registration process. Guest tickets are also available. REGISTRATION: FEES & FINANCIALS Payment of your congress registration fee entitles you to the following: - Participation at all scientific sessions - Access to poster exhibitions - Congress bag and materials including Full Scientific Programme - Daily coffee breaks and lunch, welcome and closing, and award ceremonies Generous sponsorship enables us to keep the registration rates well below the market norm, especially for students. BREAKDOWN OF COSTS Catering (avrg of 1 x lunch and 2 x coffee breaks per day) 23% AV 7% Venue 15% Admin and organisation incl. sponsorship and exhibition 10% Printing and congress materials incl. bags 6% Travel expenses & scientific programme 22% Awards 2% Social programme incl. welcome and closing, award ceremony, networking evening & speaker dinner 15% STUDENT MEMBERSHIP OFFER The congress is pleased to be able to offer complimentary ESGCT society membership to students registering for the Congress. Please note that this offer has no exchangeable cash value; refunds will not be given on any existing society memberships. For the current 2016 congress year, please use discount code Student16 to reduce your membership fee due to '0'. ABSTRACT SUBMISSIONS Delegates must be registered for the congress prior to submitting an abstracts. Registrations must be paid for based on the general payment guidelines for all registrations; however those submitting abstracts can avail of a full refund should their abstract not be selected for presentation and the delegate no longer wish to attend the congress. Please refer to the 'abstract submission guidelines' should you wish to submit an abstract, and note that all submitting authors will have to read and accept the Abstract Submission Agreement prior to submitting their abstract. PAYMENT GUIDELINES Payment by credit and debit card is preferred; our payment services are handled by PayPal. Please note that you do NOT need to have an account with PayPal in order to use this service. Payments by bank transfer must be received within 2 weeks of your invoice date. Early-bird registrations must be paid in full at the very latest by 15th July, otherwise they will be bumped up to the regular congress rate. All unpaid registrations for which correspondence has not been received by the 1st September will be deleted. REFUNDS We will refund as follows: for cancellations received by June 30th: 95% refund for cancellations received by July 31st: 80% refund for cancellations received by August 31st: 50% refund for cancellations received by September 30th: 25% discount, 'Molecular Mingle' tickets are non-refundable for cancellations received after this date: NO REFUND Refund / cancellation requests must be sent in writing. Where possible refunds will be processed within 3 weeks of receipt; however based on timing and congress workload, refunds may not be processed until after the congress. INVOICING Invoices are available through your profile on the ESGCT website. PLEASE NOTE that no separate invoices will be created / sent by the congress office. All financial questions and queries can be directed here. Guided Tours for spouses of Florence and Region Our local travel agency will be organizing for partners of delegates, a series of guided tours of Florence and of the region at different times during the congress and the weekend following it. Please go to the dedicated website to book those tours well in advance. THE TOURS WILL NOT BE AVAILALBLE ON SITE AND WILL ONLY TAKE PLACE IF THEY ARE FILLED. The Molecular Mingle, a night out for all Congress attendees who wish to attend taking place at the MERCATO CENTRALE Mercato Centrale Firenze is a large covered marketplace where authenticity, spontaneity and tradition play a leading role. Each shop is an ideal place to do your shopping and find real, honest food at the right price; the very best that Tuscany and Italy have to offer. It was the brainchild of Umberto Montano, who with Claudio Cardini launched the project that would give Florence back one of its most important locations: the first floor of the covered market in the San Lorenzo neighbourhood. The project became a reality in spring 2014, marking the 140th anniversary of the iron and glass building erected in 1874 according to a design by architect Giuseppe Mengoni – also responsible for the San Ambrogio market and the more famous Galleria Vittorio Emanuele in Milan. Not only does it revive an area of the city left deserted for many years, but it also fulfils an extremely relevant and necessary goal: to bring people back to a highly important and vibrant piece of Florence's old centre, with traditional shops that give food artisans centre stage. Bread and confectionary, fresh fish, fried food and rissoles, fruit and vegetables, meats and salamis, buffalo mozzarella, cheeses, chocolate and ice cream, fresh pasta, wines, lampredotto and sandwiches: all shops are run by artisanal traders who share a passion for their craft.... and for one evening, on the 20th October 2016, this space will be open for the ESGCT delegates only. You will be able to register during your congress registration process for 30 Euros only Abstracts submission guidelines YOU NEED TO HAVE REGISTERED TO THE CONGRESS IN ORDER TO BE ABLE TO SUBMIT AN ABSTRACT More than 50% of the programme is dedicated to selected abstracts because we want to ensure that the best and most current research is presented. A large panel of international moderators reviews abstracts so that every abstract receives at least 3 reviewer scores. Abstract submission guidelines: Make sure your abstract is in, on time and in the right format by following these simple steps: 1: The Deadline for abstract submission is 17th July 2016. 2: Your abstract should be no more than 250 words and should be in English. 3: Keep your title concise and informative and only use capital letters for the beginning of a sentence or an acronym/name. DO NOT USE CAPITAL LETTERS FOR YOUR ENTIRE TITLE. 4: List all authors' name in full and it is compulsory to identify a presenting author. Please note the email address supplied when you submit your abstract will be used for all correspondence pertaining to the abstract. 5: Addresses should be in the following format: Group, Department/Institute, Organisation, Town/City, Postcode/Zip, Country 6: Do not include acknowledgements in your abstracts – these will be included in your word count. 7: Select the subject area that best fits your abstract as this is a guide for review allocation. 8: Please ensure that the email provided when submitting the abstract will still be valid in early-September when the abstract notification is emailed. Poster Guidelines Posters should be made in a single A0 size (841mm wide x 1189mm high), portrait orientation. If your poster does not match these dimensions we cannot guarantee that it will fit the poster boards. Each poster will be allocated a number with your notification that you must bring with you. What happens after you have submitted? Your abstract will be sent for review and you will be notified of the outcome by email in mid September. Please note the notification email will be sent to the email given when you submitted your abstract. If you have not received notification by the end of September please contact the ESGCT Office immediately PLEASE NOTE that all submitting authors will have to have read and agreed to the Abstract Submission Agreement prior to submission. Where is the Palazzo dei Congressi e degli Affari click on the map for detailed version If you would like help with your travel arrangements you can contact a local agency who can arrange your entire trip. For more information please contact:email@example.com Arriving by plane The international airport 'Amerigo Vespucci', is located in the north-west suburban area of Florence. There are many airlines arriving there and connecting the city to some of the most important European airports. The airport is only 4 km from the city centre, which can be easily reached by taxi or with the Ataf/Sita 'Vola. ATAF offers a special and frequent bus line from and to Florence Airport. It is a 25 minutes ride by shuttle bus, called Vola in bus, operating between the airport and the central railway station. Tickets can be bought on board or in advance in any newspaper stand. The price per person is € 6.00 (one way) or € 10 (return ticket). If you prefer to reach the city centre by your own you can easily take a taxi. Taxis can be found outside the airport and it will take 15 minutes to get to the city centre, at a price of € 20.00 (any city location). www.aeroporto.firenze.it The international airport of Pisa is located 80 Km from the city centre of Florence and is connected to the Tuscan capital by train (every hour) and 2 different bus services (Terravision or Autostradale) the journey time is approximately 1 hour, 20 minutes. To reach Pisa railway station, take the CTT bus from outside the airport, direct trains to Florence depart at different time during the day. www.terravision.eu www.autostradale.it www.pisa-airport.com After the upgrading of the railway line "Freccia Rossa" between Florence and Bologna in just 35 minutes, also Bologna airport is a stop of easy access to Florence. www.bologna-airport.it Arriving by Train The main central railway station of Santa Maria Novella (one of the most important railway junctions as well as an interchange point of the Florence public transportation) is located just a few steps (2 minutes on foot) from the main entrance of the congress-exhibition area and from the main reception of Firenze Fiera, located on the ground floor of Palazzo degli Affari. www.trenitalia.it Italo website Arriving by Car Florence is well connected to the main Italian cities through an efficient motorway network, which allows an easy access to the city centre, where the congress and exhibition centre is located. Florence is on the Milano-Roma A1. You pay a toll on Italian motorways. The closest A1 motorway exit to reach the Congress' venue is Florence South (Firenze Sud). If you arrive in Florence by car, it is worth parking it and using public and tourist transport to get around. Particular attention should also be given to signs indicating that you are entering the Restricted Traffic Zone (ZTL) which covers the area of the historic city center, roughly speaking the area within the inner ring road formed by the "viali". Access is controlled by video cameras and you will need prior authorization to enter if you want to avoid a hefty fine. Access is granted to visitors who need to reach a hotel or garage where they have a booking; in both cases, all visitors have to do is to give the hotel or garage their car number plate details. During the customer's stay, the car must be parked outside the ZTL or in a privately run garage. Download the map how to reach our venues www.autostrade.it For your hotel reservation you can go to our dedicated website set up for the congress. PLEASE NOTE that prices will be going up as we get closer to the congress, Florence is a very popular destination and does not have many big hotels so they get filled extremely quickly. Please book as soon as your travel plans are set even if it is before you are registering to the congress. Guide to ESGCT sponsorship and exhibition Registration to the congress As a sponsor or exhibitor you are entitled to a number of free registrations to the congress as well as reduced fees for additional members of your team. Please check your contract to find out what your entitlements are. To register, please update your membership if needed, and register via the website; at checkout, please use the discount code Sponsor&Exhibitor16 which will reduce your registration fee to ZERO. We can offer a variety of opportunities for sponsoring ESGCT; full details can be found in our brochure If you have already signed up as a exhibitor or sponsor you can download our exhibitor pack with full details on the venue here. Outstanding Achievement Awards Each year a set of high profile Outstanding Achievement Awards are presented during the ESGCT congress. Sponsors of the awards get high visibility promotion and the opportunity to present the award during plenary sessions. To find out more please read our awards page, or download the ESGCT award prospectus. Exhibitor Each year we have a minimum of 800 congress delegates. Let them know about your organisation, your products and services by being an exhibitor at the Congress. If you have any queries please contact firstname.lastname@example.com. Bespoke package We appreciate that you are living through tough economic times, so we want you to know that we can be flexible and are more than happy to talk with you about ways in which we can develop a mutually beneficial partnership. If you would like to discuss the options offered or how we might tailor these options to best meet your particular needs please don't hesitate to contact us. Press registration We require for members of the press to register to our congress, complimentary ESGCT media registration is intended for professional science communicators (those whose primary income comes from science communication). Print and broadcast reporters, freelance reporters with appropriate credentials may attend the meeting for the purpose of editorial coverage via complimentary press passes which you can access through the usual registration path. Once you have registered you can apply the following voucher code: Press16 which will reduce your registration fee to ZERO. Exclusions extend to companies, organisations and individuals producing publications, blogs, videos and/or other electronic media intended for marketing, advertising, financial analysis or public relations purposes. Embargo Policy Media are required to abide by the embargo policies governing the ESGCT Annual Meeting. The ESGCT embargo policy states that coverage of meeting abstracts and poster presentations pre-published online, included in the printed abstract books and/or otherwise available is strictly prohibited until the start of each individual presentation. This embargo extends to blogging, tweeting and content dissemination through all other online and offline communications channels. For more information members of the press can contact email@example.com Speaker Guidelines and Information Speaker registration To register for the congress, please update your membership if needed, and register via the website as normal; at checkout, please use the discount code Speaker16 which will reduce your registration fee to ZERO. If you are speaking at the Clinical Trial & Commercialisation Workshop, please select this as an extra and apply voucher code CWCT16 at checkout. Please note than any extras in addition to your registration need to be booked and paid for during this process. Audio-visual equipment Please check your presentation into the speaker preview room, situated in the Palazzo dei Congressi, near the main auditorium, at least 4 hours before your talk. It is also a good idea to bring a backup flash memory stick in the unlikely event of equipment failure. There will be PowerPoint facilities in all Congress rooms - if you require any equipment aside from this please let us know. If you use PowerPoint slides, you are asked to ensure that the font size is large enough to be seen from the back of the room. A PowerPoint slide, for example, would normally contain a maximum of 8 lines of type in 24pt size or larger. Try to keep visual aids simple and to use them to highlight only the major points of your discussion. AV technicians will be available each day so that presentations pre-loaded on Congress laptops may be viewed by speakers and they will be on hand to sort out any formatting issues should they arise. Speakers should inform AV technicians of special AV equipment needs BEFORE the session begins. Please be aware if you use MAC software you will need to supply your own laptop so please check this in with technicians at least 4 hours before your presentation. Presentation All presentations must be made in English. Whilst all the Congress lecterns have microphones, you should speak loudly, slowly and clearly enough so that everyone can hear and understand you The audience should be able to comprehend and recall the key points of your talk. Use visual aids during your presentation, clarify or emphasize key ideas and details and increase audience recall of presented information. Your presentation is designed to inform and instruct. You are also encouraged to use colour and graphics, use light text on a dark background in dark rooms. Speaker etiquette Each year our delegates feedback to us how important it is for the sessions to run on time. Sessions that overrun have a detrimental impact on all aspects of the congress so please carefully note the amount of time you have been allocated for your talk and ensure that you rehearse to these timings. Please note that your allocated time includes question time which, as you know, is an essential part of the congress. Delegate attendance is based on the advertised programme; therefore it is imperative to follow the session structure of the Congress programme. The title of your presentation and your affiliation will be taken directly from your abstract. Your presentation should not have been presented at any other event, unless it contains new information and has been adapted for the audience. Please avoid misusing the Congress platform to promote or sell your company and its products or services. Corporate speakers should introduce their company briefly and provide relevant background information but please move to the focus of the session quickly. Speakers from the corporate sector must not have branding on presentational material, and will need to declare any conflicts of interests at the outset of the session. Universities and hospitals will be allowed to have branded logos on the front page of their presentations only. Speaker and Chair Responsibilities All speakers and Chairs should check in at the registration desk upon arrival at the Congress. Access to the Congress will only be granted with a registration badge which you should collect from the registration desk upon arrival. Please arrive at the room approximately 15 minutes prior to the beginning of the session. Speakers should check-in with the Session Chair before session begins. Expenses Reimboursement Guidelines Thank you for being part of our annual congress, as specialists in your field you are vital in ensuring the relevancy and quality of our annual programme. As such we aim to cover your travel and accommodation costs, but are bound by the congress budget to ensure its longevity, and the access to its programme for students from all over the world, one of our main aims. To this end the ESGCT operates a capped system to reimburse your expenses. These caps are outlined in your speaker information letter. As the congress is inclusive of meals and refreshments during the main days and the accommodation is inclusive of breakfast, meals are generally not covered, as well as entertainment costs. You will be able to upgrade your room at your own cost, we will cover the standard room for yourself only, as well as economy class only for all travel. The expense reimbursement form will be emailed to you after the congress. Funds will be processed in EURO and sent via bank transfer, and depending on when your form is received can take between 2-4 weeks to be processed and reach your account. If you are representing a company, it is assumed that your company will be covering your costs in full to attend the congress and you will not be submitting an expenses claim. Please send any questions regarding this process to firstname.lastname@example.com In the event that you cannot attend the Congress We appreciate that unforeseen circumstances can sometimes result in you not being able to deliver your session. Under these circumstances we hope that you would be able to find a replacement speaker, and inform the Local Organising Committee and session Chairperson in good time so they are able to step in where necessary. We in turn ask that delegates arrive promptly for sessions and respect the speakers, chairs and data that is being presented. Finally, we appreciate your involvement and the organisers welcome all feedback on any aspect of the Congress. Please don't hesitate to contact Gaëlle Jamar if you do have any questions. Email: email@example.com Mobile Phone: +44 (0)7766475379 Citizens of the European Union, Iceland, Liechtenstein, San Marino, Norway, and Switzerland (the Schengen Area Member Countries) do not require a visa to enter Italy. Citizens of the following countries do not require a visa for tourism or business travel to Italy, up to a maximum stay of 90 days: Albania, Andorra, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Australia, Bahamas, Barbados, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Brazil, Brunei, Canada, Chile, Costa Rica, Croatia, Dominica, El Salvador, Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia (FYROM), Guatemala, Grenada, Honduras, Hong Kong, Israel, Japan, Malaysia, Macao, Mauritius, Mexico, Monaco, Montenegro, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Northern Marianas, Panama, Paraguay, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Samoa, Santa Lucia, Serbia, Seychelles, Singapore, South Korea, St, Vincent and the Grenadines, Taiwan, Timor L'Este, Trinidad and Tobago, United Arab Emirates, United States, Uruguay, Vanatu and Venezuela. Note that passport holders from Albania, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Moldova, Montenegro and Serbia may enter Italy visa-free only if their passports contain biometric data. Citizens from countries not listed above must obtain visa to enter Italy. A visa may be requested at the nearest Italian Embassy or Consulate for stays of up to 90 days. Related information Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs – Do You Need A Visa? Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs – List of Foreign Embassies + Consulates Local Time Italian Standard Time (IST) is Central European Time Zone and it corresponds to UTC/GMT +1:00 hours. Italy has daylight savings time. Language Italian; English widely spoken. Climate The weather should be pleasant at the period of the Congress, with a temperature varying between 12ºC (53ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF), and relative humidity ranging around 68%. Clothing should be warm, and some rain can be expected. Electrical Current AC line (mains) voltage in Italy is 220 volts nationwide and AC frequency is 50 Hz. Power outlets are flat, parallel 2-prongs identical to North America. Currency Euro, the same currency used in most countries of Europe. Almost all restaurants, hotels, bars, and shops accept international credit cards such as MasterCard, Visa, etc. The cash machines with the Mastercard or Maestro signs allow cash withdrawals in local currency with direct access to the user account in a foreign bank. Most commerce stores and restaurants accepts the same cards as debit cards. See current exchange. Tipping There is no tipping in Italy. Customers pay the exact amount that appears on the bill. Italy has a 22% consumer tax nationwide on all goods and services. All published prices (including restaurant menus, taxi fares, supermarket prices) include consumer tax. Tax The VAT in Italy is the value-added tax. It is an indirect tax on all business transactions involving goods and services, and is also known as "imposta sul valore aggiunto" or IVA. The VAT is applicable for all countries in the European Union and is different for each country. Italy's VAT for business transactions and purchases is 22 percent, and the tax for basic products 4 to 10 percent. The VAT is only paid by European Union consumers. Driving and parking The whole area of the historical center of Florence is part of the Unesco Heritage sites and has very strict rules about driving and parking. This area is known as ZTL (Zona a Traffico Limitato), which literally means Limited Traffic Zone. Only cars with special permits are allowed to drivie and park within its limits. Cars without permits can expect to pay fines – starting at 100 Euros and up – and might take up to 6 months to reach your mailbox with payment being mandatory. Its known that the city department responsible for these charges issue a large number of fines, every day. The ZTL is surrounded by several 'access passages' which are controlled by telematic doors and marked by special signs. These access passages are equipped with devices that automatically ID the license plate of the car and send the information to a central data base. Street Numbering The civic numbers in Florence's historical center can be confusing for newcomers. Note that civic numbers for residential, hotels, and some offices are the color black; whereas civic numbers for business and shops are red (followed by the letter "r"). Therefore it is normal, for example, to find 34 black next to 160/r on the same street. Main Shopping Areas for partners Florence offers a vast variety of shops, from famous designers' boutiques to vintage shops, from hand-crafted products to mass produced souvenirs and much more. If you are looking for: Luxury items in Via Tornabuoni and Via della Vigna; leather goods in Piazza Santa Croce and Piazza San Lorenzo; antiques in Via Maggio and Via de' Fossi, Jewellery on Ponte Vecchio. Typical Opening Hours Shops open from 10.00am-1pm and 3.30pm-7.30pm daily. In the main shopping area you find all day opening stores. Useful Numbers Florence Airport – switchboard Ph. +39 055 3061300 Florence Airport Lost Luggage Ph. +39 055 3061302 Trenitalia (National Railway Information) Ph. +39 892.021 Tourist Information Center in Via Cavour 1/r Ph. +39 055 290832 Tourist Information Center in Piazza Stazione, 4 Ph. +39 055 212245 Taxi +39 055 4242 / +39 055 4390 Emergency Numbers Carabinieri (local police) Ph. 112 Police Emergency Ph. 113 Fire Station Ph. 115 Ambulance – First Aid Ph. 118 We welcome members of the ISSCR to this collaborative congress in beautiful Florence! All members of ISSCR are eligible for reduced member rates for the congress. In order for members to be given these rates during registration, ESGCT membership will have to be recognised. Your ISSCR membership will be equal to the ESGCT complimentary membership in the following way: After having set up an ESGCT account, please register for complimentary ESGCT membership: As an ISSCR member who is an academic, please take out ESGCT Academic membership, and at check-out use discount code ISSCR16Aca to reduce your fee to '0' As an ISSCR member who is industry, please take out ESGCT Industry membership, and at check-out use discount code ISSCR16Ind to reduce your fee to '0' As an ISSCR member who is a Trainee, please take out ESGCT Student membership, and at check-out use discount code ISSCR16Tra to reduce your fee to '0' You can then continue to congress registration, where you will be shown your applicable reduced congress rates. You will then also be able to submit your abstract. Please also refer to the REGISTRATION tab above for more information and overview of the general registration guidelines. If at any stage you have a problem, please do let us know.


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Sol LeWitt was one of the pioneers of Conceptual and Minimalist art during the 1960s, coining the term 'conceptual art' in 1967. He rejected the subjective and expressionistic art forms that dominated the mainstream during the 1950s and early 1960s in the United States and instead strove to privilege the idea. In his famous Sentences on Conceptual Art written in 1969, LeWitt noted that, 'Conceptual artists are mystics rather than rationalists. They leap to conclusions which logic cannot reach', continuing. 'Once the idea of the piece is established in the artist's mind and the final form is decided, the process is carried out blindly. There are many side effects that the artist cannot imagine. These may be used as ideas for new works.'
His early sculptural works used geometric shapes, seriality and pre-determined structures to break away from the personal and emotive gestures of Abstract Expressionism. The artist's numerous Wall Drawings
employ systems which enable line to exist as an independent entity and take the form of a set of instructions which are then produced by assistants. His early works are characteristically monochrome, often articulated in charcoal and pencil, but LeWitt later introduced vibrant colour palettes into his practice. The single room work included in ARTIST ROOMS, Wall Drawing #1136 (2004) is a late example where coloured straight and non-straight lines are painted directly onto the four walls of a gallery space to create a three-dimensional environment which surrounds the viewer.


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The Alchemist - 10th Anniversary Edition
By Paulo Coelho
The runaway bestseller and beloved book by Latin America's most popular author. "A sweetly exotic tale for young and old alike."-- "Publishers Weekly" "A magical little volume." "--San Francisco Chronicle"
"A wise and inspiring fable about the pilgrimage that life should be."--M. Scott Peck, M.D., author of "The Road Less Traveled"
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Posted June 6, 2011, 8:57 PM with category of General Business➻ Cory Doctorow has laid out an interesting chronology of intellectual property rights since the first part of the 20th century for The Guardian's Comment Is Free interview series. Arguing that Every pirate wants to be an admiral, he tells a story that begins with sheet music composers and ends with the Internet about how elements of every innovation are seen as piracy until they become the mainstream, at which time they begin accusing the next generation of innovators of piracy. Stating at the beginning of the video that "The way to increase the health of the cultural realm is to allow more people to participate in it in more ways," he ends with anxiety that, for the first time in history, lawmakers may end up on the wrong side of the debate between the so-called "pirates" and supposed "admirals. Read more
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Posted September 14, 2009, 7:17 PM with category of General BusinessA few weeks ago, Fred Wilson from avc. com kicked up interest in books that entreprenuers should read. Fred, in particular, made the point that "there is way more insight to be gained from stories than from business books. Read more
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There are many genetic causes of hearing loss (e.g., genes can mutate or a child can inherit genes), hundreds are known, and over time the genes are being identified which may lead to genetic therapies. As much as half of deafness may have a genetic cause.
About Deafness Articles on Hereditary Causes
The following articles at About Deafness/HOH cover various genetic or hereditary causes of deafness:

CHARGE syndrome

Connexin 26 and Hearing Loss

Treacher Collins

Usher Syndrome

Waardenburg Syndrome

Organizations Doing Genetic/Hearing Research
Several organizations internationally are doing research into the genetics of deafness and hearing loss.

The Boys Town National Research Hospital in Omaha, Nebraska has long done research into the genetics of deafness and hereditary hearing loss. The Boys Town website offers fact sheets on genetics, and information on specific syndromes. In addition, the site recruits participants for studies of specific aspects of hearing loss, such as recessive non-syndromic hearing loss, through its Research Registry for Hereditary Hearing Loss.

Gallaudet University has a joint program with the Medical College of Virginia (part of Virginia Commonwealth University) to research and identify the genes that cause hearing loss.

The Rockefeller University in New York, New York did a study on the genetics of non-syndromic hearing loss.

Genetic Counseling
Parents or prospective parents may wish to seek out genetic counseling to determine the likelihood of a child being born with hearing loss, or to find out if the cause of hearing loss is genetic. Boys Town offers genetic counseling for hearing loss. So does Gallaudet University, through its genetics program.
Websites on Genetics and Deafness
Dr. Walter Nance at the Medical College of Virginia has a website, "Finding Genes for Non-Syndromic Deafness" in conjunction with Gallaudet University's Department of Biology. Among other things, this site addresses patterns of genetic inheritance, syndromic deafness, and gene mapping.
The University of Antwerp in Belgium and the University of Iowa have a joint website, "Hereditary Hearing Loss Homepage." This site is targeted towards professionals, and "lists data and links for all known gene localizations and identifications for nonsyndromic hearing impairment." There are links to research and databases, including the European Thematic Network on the Genetics of Deafness, which focuses on the CX26 gene.

Books on Genetics and Hearing Loss
Some books that specifically address hereditary hearing loss have been published. With such a rapidly changing field, I have attempted to include only relevant, fairly current books in the following list:

Oxford University Press has published "Hereditary Hearing Loss and Its Syndromes."

Genetic Hearing Loss - this book edited by Patrick J. Willems collects the results of genetic research by international researchers. (compare prices)


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This crack group has immeasurably enriched New York's new-music scene in recent seasons, not least because its taste in contemporary composers is unfailingly sharp. So its Stone residency should prove a solid bet, even if you're not familiar with the names on a given night. On June 17, though, you probably won't need much in the way of blind faith: To kick things off, Talea cofounder and pianist Anthony Cheung partners with jazz and classical heavyweight Steve Lehman at 8pm for an evening of new chamber pieces. (Cheung plays solo during the 10pm set.) On June 18, violist Elizabeth Weisser presents the program "Densities and Light" at 8pm—while at 10pm, violinist Yuki Numata Resnick plays new works, in addition to selections by Bach. On June 19, cellist Chris Gross plays an all–Charles Wuorinen program at 8pm. At 10pm, bassoonist Adrian Morejon plays works by Salvatore Sciarrino, David Fulmer, Franck Bedrossian and Pierluigi Billone. And the 8pm set on June 22 will give you a chance to hear an Ives masterpiece—the "Concord" Second Piano Sonata—in a performance by Steven Beck. See full residency details at thestonenyc.com.
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ADDISON COUNTY — Three school boards in northern Addison County met early this week to consider new budget proposals after voters said "no" to initial proposed spending plans on Town Meeting Day.
The Vergennes Union High School and the Bristol Elementary School boards met on Monday evening and the Mount Abraham Union High School Board convened on Tuesday. All three meetings garnered a couple dozen visitors.
The boards did not warn any new budgets for revote, but all plan to meet again next week.
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MIDDLEBURY — This Saturday, March 14, downtown Middlebury will welcome thousands of visitors to its closed-off downtown streets for the 7th Annual Vermont Chili Festival. This very popular event, staged by the Better Middlebury Partnership, will feature live music, an all-local beverage tent, street performers and more than 50 kinds of chili from some of Vermont's best restaurants to sample and enjoy.
The fun starts at 1 p.m. and sampling will continue through 4 p.m.
ADDISON COUNTY — The new Public Service Board investigation into cost hikes related to the Addison Rutland Natural Gas Project will begin this month and may not conclude until late May at the earliest, according to a schedule proposed by the board March 2.
MIDDLEBURY — WomenSafe announces that Susan "Chuchi" Veguez is the recipient of the 2015 Kimberly Krans Women Who Change the World Award. A reception will be held Wednesday, March 25, from 5-6:30 p.m. at 109 Catamount Park in Middlebury to honor and celebrate Veguez's dedication to the community. Refreshments will be provided.
MIDDLEBURY — Why does it cost so much to build a new energy efficient house, and what's up with all of these crazy insulation details?
People who are involved in the building trades are often asked these questions, and some of them ask these questions themselves.
Vermont Integrated Architecture, a Middlebury design and planning firm, is inviting area builders and architects to its "Roundtable for Residential Building Professionals" on March 25 to discuss such questions in an open, roundtable format.
MIDDLEBURY — Addison County Economic Development Corp. (ACEDC) announces that Lt. Gov. Phil Scott is coming to Middlebury to hear from Addison County businesses, educators, students, local governments, social service agencies and others about prospects for improving Vermont's economy.
Scott has been hosting a series of what he calls "economic pitch sessions" around the state, at which people present their ideas for economic prosperity.
The Addison Independent is proud to publish the Students of the Week from area High Schools each week. The students are chosen by teachers and administration from each school who would like to recognize their exceptional engagement in the high schools they attend.
Sarah Blacker, Boston's "Sundress Rocker," comes back to Brandon Music for a release party for her new album, "In Waves," on Saturday at 7:30 p.m. before embarking on a national tour. The album is Blacker's strongest songwriting and playing to date. The songs artfully span rock, pop, indie, folk and Americana fused together with her signature vocal sound and stacked vocal harmonies.
ADDISON COUNTY — Five school boards in northern Addison County will meet in the coming weeks to draft new budget proposals after voters said "no" to initial proposed spending plans on Town Meeting Day.
The Vergennes Union High School board will meet on Monday at 6 p.m. in the school library to consider its next move. Its $10.47 million budget proposal lost, 831-718, on Town Meeting Day, with close votes in all of the Addison Northwest Supervisory Union towns except Ferrisburgh, which voted against the proposal, 328-243.
ADDISON COUNTY — Rep. David Sharpe doesn't give off the aura of a salesman. His elbow-patched blazers may echo Willy Loman, but the soft-spoken, veteran legislator isn't in the business of sweet-talking his way to a few bucks.
But however unnatural it may come to him, selling was exactly what Sharpe set out to do at town meetings in his district this week. It's not goods the Bristol Democrat is hawking, but an education bill that would drastically change the organization of Vermont's schools and alter how they are governed.
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Samsung plots Galaxy S6 price cut, new phones to help business
Lackluster demand for its flagship Galaxy S6 smartphone and higher marketing costs led Samsung Electronics to another quarter of falling sales and profits in the April to June period.
Lackluster demand for its flagship Galaxy S6 smartphone and higher marketing costs led Samsung Electronics to another quarter of falling sales and profits in the April to June period.
Chinese vendor OnePlus has done it again, and produced a powerful smartphone at a bargain price.
Huawei Technologies' shift to selling high-end smartphones is paying off. The more expensive devices helped almost double the company's handset revenue in this year's first half.
Chinese brands don't always command much attention in the U.S. So when ZTE teased its newest smartphone, the Axon, it initially didn't mention the company at all.
Samsung Electronics expects to report lower than expected earnings for the second quarter after supply shortages kept down sales of its Galaxy S6 smartphone.
Microsoft's Office apps are finally available for Android smartphones and tablets. Here's how they stack up against past favorites
A consumer protection group in China is suing Samsung Electronics and a Chinese vendor for placing too many preinstalled apps on phones, and is demanding that the whole smartphone industry eschew bloatware.
Chinese smartphone vendor Xiaomi has hopes of selling at least 80 million smartphones this year, but that goal may harder to reach than originally thought.
Chinese smartphone vendor Xiaomi will finally begin selling product in Brazil, marking the first time it has sold handsets outside of Asia.
Huawei isn't a name that's easy to pronounce. Nor has it been free of controversy. In 2012, U.S. politicians called the Chinese company a potential security threat.
Microsoft today removed the preview label from its Office apps for Android, publishing the final versions of Excel, PowerPoint and Word to Google Play.
Samsung is partnering with Red Hat to build mobile apps for business users, in a deal that recalls Apple's tie-up with IBM this time last year.
As HTC faces shrinking revenue, the smartphone vendor is testing ads over its BlinkFeed media aggregation app, and some users aren't happy.
A deal for Taiwanese PC maker Asustek Computer to buy struggling phone-maker HTC makes sense to some, and on Friday Asus's chairman said he wouldn't rule it out.
Google Now is getting new capabilities with a new "Now on Tap" update that should make it easier to find contextually-relevant information.
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First impression on unpacking the Q702 test unit was the solid feel and clean, minimalist styling.
For work use, Microsoft Word and Excel programs pre-installed on the device are adequate for preparing short documents.
The Fujitsu LifeBook UH574 allowed for great mobility without being obnoxiously heavy or clunky. Its twelve hours of battery life did not disappoint.
The screen was particularly good. It is bright and visible from most angles, however heat is an issue, particularly around the Windows button on the front, and on the back where the battery housing is located.
My first impression after unboxing the Q702 is that it is a nice looking unit. Styling is somewhat minimalist but very effective. The tablet part, once detached, has a nice weight, and no buttons or switches are located in awkward or intrusive positions.


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If you've ever sat in field-level seats, you've seen the signs and heard the warnings to stay vigilant, that foul balls and broken bats could potentially come your way.
Thanks to the actions of the players on this list, those warnings need to be expanded to include flying major leaguers.
For these players threw caution to the wind and, with no regard for their own well-being (or that of the unsuspecting fans in attendance), threw themselves into the stands either to make a catch or as the result of their momentum after chasing down a fly ball.
While every player who has wound up in the stands in an attempt to make a play is remarkable, not all of these plays are created equal. Some are simply more impressive than others—whether it's the catch itself or the fact that the ball never came out of their glove once the catch was made.
Let's take a look at the best of the bunch since the turn of the century.


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Forever Lukas #6 - BelAmi
Models: Lukas Ridgeston and Kevin Warhol
Film: Forever Lukas
Studio: BelAmi
No tale involving Kevin is ever complete until Kevin gets his way. In the finale to Forever Lukas, we learn that actually Kevin and Lukas had secretly made a home video earlier when Kevin (very much the cunning one) had seduced Lukas. Not willing to leave his future "stardom" to chance, Kevin had actually planned for Jack Harrer's scheming and made sure that he had got there first—now he just has to make sure that he gets into the movie as well.


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Petition of the week: Call to legalize 'fourth trimester abortions' [video]
**Written by Doug Powers
Dan Joseph from the Media Research Center asked people at a college campus to sign a petition legalizing "fourth trimester abortions," because women shouldn't have to suffer through "an unwanted post-pregnancy."
Did many think that was a good idea? The result was two parts sad and one part funny:
Suggested next step: Asking college students to sign a petition legalizing "72nd trimester abortions," which could be the equivalent of asking them to sign their own death warrants. Would many approve? Probably.
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City rids parks of ice cream threat; Hillary learned of Bill's meeting with AG 'in the news' (Open thread)
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Of course: Senate Dems blocking $1.1 billion Zika bill because Planned Parenthood isn't getting a cut
June 28, 2016 12:50 PM by Doug Powers
Of course: Dems in bed with Planned Parenthood accuse Republicans of flirting with PP's opposition
June 8, 2016 07:51 PM by Doug Powers
Dueling Headlines, 'Obama lectures world about morality' edition
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Chris Jericho returned to Monday Night Raw this week after weeks of encrypted messages. The crowd was pumped to finally see the return of Y2J, who has not stepped into the squared circle since September 2010. Whether a heel or face, Jericho has always been able to get a strong reaction from the crowd due to his wit and charisma. His segments with Stephanie McMahon were some of the funniest segments of the Attitude Era.
During his wrestling career, Chris Jericho has won 30 championships, including the World Champion twice, the Undisputed Champion once, the World Heavyweight Champion three times, the WWE Tag Team Championship twice, the WWE World Tag Team Championship five times and the Intercontinental Championship a record breaking nine times. He is also the ninth Triple Crown champion and the fourth grand slam champion. It is safe to say that Jericho has accomplished a lot during his wrestling career, and he doesn't seem to be slowing down, either.
Jericho's return on the second of January edition of Raw may have solved the mystery of which wrestler was behind the videos, but his silence has left much to question. Is Jericho coming back to save the fans from the new generation of wrestlers? Is he fed up of CM Punk running the show? Or has he returned to a generation of wrestlers that he wants to join? Jericho has never been one to hide his opinion on other wrestlers, and Jericho's highlight reel was always the highlight of Raw.
His return to WWE has been welcomed with open arms, and there is no doubt he will shake up things for Raw in 2012, because let's face it, there is only one Y2J. In the height of his return, I have created a slideshow of 10 possible storylines for him.


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The automatic transmission may not shift correctly. This can be caused by the throttle position sensor being out of adjustment or a shift solenoid needing to be replaced. Typically the transmission does not need to be completely overhauled.
The Evaporative system may have problems with the vapor canister releasing charcoal pellets that plug the vent valve. Typically a Code P0441, P0442 and P0446 will be set. The key code is the P0446 which is a vent valve electrical failure. The proper repair is to replace the entire canister with all the valves as a unit. This is located on top of the fuel tank and is expensive. Our Technicians tell us that for awhile Toyota was covering these problems, but this may have changed. It would not hurt to call the dealer if this problem occurs to see if Toyota is still helping with these repairs.
Usually by 150,000 miles the AC system will need some attention, especially in climates where it is used often. Our technicians tell us that it is best to service the AC system every 2-3 years. This keeps the moisture in the system at a minimum which extends the life of the components.
Sludge can build up in the engine because Toyota did not recommend frequent enough oil changes. Lexus will sometimes offer a discount on cleaning the engine if necessary. Owners who changed their oil every 3,000 miles did not experience these problems. This sludge build up can lead to excessive oil consumption.