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July 23, 2012
TORONTO, ON, Jul 23, 2012/ Troy Media/ – Last June, former commander of the ongoing military operations in Afghanistan, Stanley McChrystal, told an audience at the Aspen Ideas Festival that reinstating the draft might be a good idea. A few weeks later, Thomas Ricks of the New York Times wrote an op-ed entitled 'Let's Draft Our Kids' urging the federal government to adopt a civil service mandate for young Americans as they graduate high school.
According to Ricks, a reinstated draft would 'make Americans think more carefully before going to war.'
The calls for a draft are thankfully still seen as controversial as the majority of Americans are against such an idea. The question is, do McChrystal's and Ricks' reasons really justify forcing generations of young people into military service? The answer is an unequivocal no. Conscription does nothing to foster national pride. It will only create resentment and likely result in more cases of depression and post-traumatic stress disorder that have led to a spike in veteran suicides over the past few years.
Now Ricks claims that an instituted draft would go far in making America think twice about going to war. The problem with such a statement is that the American people don't choose whether their masters in Washington go to war or not. Nearly every war fought over the past century by the U.S. military was opposed from the get-go by most Americans. Both Woodrow Wilson and Franklin Roosevelt were elected to maintain America as a neutral party while war waged in Europe. Of course both reneged on that promise.
U.S. polls continually show that the public is ready for troops to come home from Afghanistan. When U.S. combat troops were withdrawn from Iraq, three out of every four Americans agreed with the drawdown. But still thousands of security contractors and embassy personnel remain in the country as a permanent footprint. As of right now, Washington is carrying out covert drone operations in Yemen, Somalia, and Pakistan that are technically illegal under both the Constitution and international law. American imperialism continues unabated no matter the public protest. A reinstituted draft would do nothing to stop it and everything to enable further conflicts by providing a fresh supply of troops every year.
McChrystal reasons that a draft would go far in equaling out the costs of war because 'every town, every city needs to be at risk.' Yet during war every citizen is already at risk by the very fact that they are forced into footing the bill for the fight. Government can't wage war without first taxing the public. If taxation doesn't cover the cost, then money is printed which, in turn, creates no wealth and subtly destroys the value of the national currency. The resources used to outfit troops and build tanks, planes, ammunition, and bombs don't come for free either. For every barrel of oil that goes into maintaining machines of death, it means one barrel less for the consumer economy. Either way, when government goes to war, the public will always pay.
Ultimately military conscription is de facto slavery no matter how you look at it. When someone is forced to do the bidding of another, they are forever in servitude to whoever calls the shots. Unsurprisingly, it is precisely the same people who don't have to worry about being drafted that are making the call. The fallacious and often used term of 'shared sacrifice' by public officials never has a thing to do with sharing. It is the rally cry of one group of individuals trying to coerce another into handing over their free will.
Here is a novel idea: if the country really wants to save 'blood, tears and national treasure,' then why not adopt a foreign policy of peaceful trade and nonintervention? In an address to the nation shortly after 9/11, George Bush reasoned that America was attacked because Al Qaeda hated 'our freedoms: our freedom of religion, our freedom of speech, our freedom to vote and assemble and disagree with each other.' This was possibly the most childish explanation for a tragedy ever offered to the American public by a sitting president. Three years earlier, in a Fatwa signed by Osama bin Laden and various other Islamic terrorist groups, a religious war was declared on the West and Israel because the U.S. had been 'occupying the lands of Islam in the holiest of places' along with 'plundering its riches, dictating to its rulers' and 'humiliating its people.'
The fact remains that the U.S. and other Western powers have been meddling around in the Middle East for well over half a century. America's foreign policy is responsible for overthrowing democratically elected leaders, propping up politically connected oil conglomerates, and, even now, the extrajudicial killing of civilians through drone strikes.
Is it really any surprise why anti-American sentiment had been simmering for decades before it fulminated over the past decade?
If McChrystal, Ricks, or any other policymaker would really like to see to it that the country is more reluctant to go to war, perhaps they should follow George Washington's advice in his Farewell Address given at the end of his presidency.
'The great rule of conduct for us, in regard to foreign nations, is, in extending our commercial relations, to have with them as little political connexion as possible.'
James E. Miller is the Editor-in-Chief of the Ludwig von Mises Institute of Canada.
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Divine Listening
"This is the story of Isaac, son of Abraham. Abraham begot Isaac. Isaac was 40 years old when he took to wife Rebecca, daughter of
Bethuel of Paddan-aram, sister of Laban the Aramean. Isaac pleaded with the Lord on behalf of his wife, because she was barren; and the Lord responded to his plea, and his wife Rebecca conceived. But the children struggled in her womb and she said, 'If so why do I exist?'" (Genesis 25:19-22).
How do we answer those in pain?
This week's Torah portion begins with an issue that is a recurrent one for our foremothers — difficulty conceiving. As Sarah before her and Rachel after her, Rebecca has trouble getting pregnant. After her husband Isaac pleads with God, she does conceive. But the pregnancy is a painful one — so much so that Rebecca cries out with words to the effect of, "Would that I did not exist!" Out of this depth of despair she approaches God.
She went to inquire of the Lord, and the Lord answered her: "Two nations are in your womb, two separate peoples shall issue from your body; one people shall be mightier than the other, and the older shall serve the younger" (Genesis 25:23).
God's response is profound and gives us great insight into how we can help those in pain. The most noteworthy element is that God does not seek to take away Rebecca's pain. Rather God listens to her with no interruptions. While such listening does not cure Rebecca of her pain by removing it, it heals her because it helps overcome some of the isolation and loneliness that often accompanies those who are suffering.
In addition, God points out that her pain is due to the nature of the fetuses that she carries and is indicative of the way they will be as both individuals and even as kingdoms. In essence, God informs Rebecca that her pain is not random and pointless but that it has meaning and significance. After being heard, Rebecca is able to motivate herself and endure her suffering until the end of her term.
So often when we encounter those who are in pain we make several mistakes. Our natural reaction is to want to take their suffering away. While understandable, it is also highly impractical since we cannot really do it (nor by the way do people expect us to do so). But since we cannot directly relieve them of their suffering, we search for the right thing to do or say in an attempt to make everything OK.
Another error we make in our desire to help is to talk. We either say that they should not worry and that everything will be all right. Or we hear their pain and then tell them of our own experiences in an attempt to show that we empathize with them.
But these responses make us feel better and not those who we are seeking to help.
When someone is hurting, there truly are no right things to say or do. It's sometimes enough merely to be present, to show people that they are heard and hence not alone. We must acknowledge where they are so that they know we have heard them in all their pain. Furthermore, we must help them see that their suffering is not for nothing, but has meaning and purpose; for these two things allow them to bear that which would otherwise be unbearable.
To be able hear someone's pain and give meaning to his or her suffering are the most important things we can do when we approach those in difficulty — and in doing so effectively we act divinely.
Jonathan Jaffe Bernhard is a rabbi at Adat Ari El, a Conservative synagogue in Valley Village. He can be reached at firstname.lastname@example.com.

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Nikki Reed Brings 'Twilight' Fever to Hollywood (PHOTOS)
With most of her Breaking Dawn cast getting down to business on the next Twilight installment up in brisk Vancouver, Nikki Reed was in Hollywood this week keeping the buzz alive in the U.S.
Nikki was all smiles as she sauntered her way down the street in Hollywood, eventually winding up the grand opening of the Lexington Social Club. Even as autograph-seekers flung their wares in her mug, Reed was a sport and kept her grin beaming.
Meantime, Robert Pattinson, the Wolf Pack and other Twilight stars have been filming the final Dawn films in Vancouver, hitting the town and bringing a good deal of paparazzi influx into the city.
It's been a banner week for Reed. On her blog, she wrote about a chance encounter with the cast of a show she adores: American Idol. Reed writes:
On Monday night, my dream of meeting the cast came true when we coincidentally attended the same premiere. I stood in the crowd, where I felt safely camouflaged, as my father (who was also my date) laughed and referenced my shy years (age 0-12). I can't recall which story he told because in all honesty, I wasn't paying attention. (Sorry dad- but you get it. Was it not five minutes later that Diane Lane sat a few feet away from us in the theater, and I too felt what it was like talking to someone who wasn't listening?)


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So if they won't skip numbers where the hell is the iPhone 2 ???
I HOPE they don't name the next iPhone "5" just to see a lot of people very surprised !!
People talk About the iPhone 5 like it already exist, My "dear" sister-in-law always says "I'm gonna get the 5" "I'm just gonna wait for the 5" if you don't have money to go to the apple store and get an iPhone 4S like Most people did shut the F up and don't be saying "I'm gonna get the 5" we all know you just broken!! Coño
....And when they came out with the iPhone 4GS they would hold out for the iPhone 8. Because they think names are important.
My money is on calling it either iPhone 4G if it has that capability (no direct relation to its generation number), or using some other suffix, either a word or some other alphanumeric coding. I'm betting both iPhone 5 AND iPhone 6 will not happen. Just doesn't sound right.


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Submitted to: Acta Horticulture Proceedings
Publication Type: Peer Reviewed Journal
Publication Acceptance Date: 4/21/2003
Publication Date: 6/10/2003
Citation: Luo, Y., Yang, T. 2003. Determining tissue damage of fresh-cut vegetables using image technology. In: Acta Horticulture Proceedings 628:97-102. Interpretive Summary: There is increasing demand by consumers for convenient forms of fresh fruits and vegetables, precut and packaged in ready-to-eat containers. Thus, the "fresh-cut" segment of the fresh produce industry has been growing rapidly and should continue to do so as long as fresh-cut produce can be provided in a high quality form with an acceptable shelf-life. A major challenge facing the industry is dealing with the wounding that occurs during cutting, slicing and dicing of whole fruits and vegetables into fresh-cut forms. A method to easily and accurately measure the amount and location of the damage done to cut surfaces is needed. This research paper describes the development and application of a new technology in measuring tissue damage and offers fresh-cut produce manufacturers and researchers a new tool to determine tissue damage objectively and quantitatively, leading to a major improvement over currently used subjective and laborious visual evaluation. The method is easy to use and only requires minimal investment in a digital camera and software. A practical application of this method in our laboratory was shown to be valuable for determining the effect of drying machines on tissue damage of fresh-cut lettuce and baby spinach. Since tissue damage impacts significantly on quality and safety of fresh-cut produce, this new technology can help the produce industry improve food quality and safety by optimizing post-washing drying processes, thus reducing tissue damage. This will then increase quality, microbial safety and shelf-life. In addition to fresh-cut products, this new technology may also be applicable in studies of tissue damage of whole fresh fruits and vegetables during postharvest handling and transportation. In addition to consumers of fresh fruits and vegetables, fresh produce processors, packers, wholesalers and retailers will benefit from this research.
Technical Abstract: A method of quantitatively measuring tissue damage during fresh-cut vegetable processing was developed based on optical imaging technology. Images of damaged and undamaged tissues were acquired through a digital imaging system. The damaged areas were recognized and quantified using an Image-Pro Plus software program based on color differences of the damaged and undamaged tissues. For samples showing no color differences between the damaged and undamaged, the tissues were stained by a 0.5% catechol solution via an accelerated browning reaction. This method was applied to determine the tissue damage of fresh-cut baby spinach and iceberg lettuce during centrifuge drying process. Significant differences were found among drying speeds and locations of the samples in the centrifuge drying baskets. By reducing centrifuge speed, a significant reduction in tissue damage of fresh-cut baby spinach and iceberg lettuce was obtained, especially on those located along the side of the centrifuge drying baskets.


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text: Musique Productions, a community theater group in Lehighton, is presenting "Almost Oz" at 7 p.m. today and 2 and 7 p.m. tomorrow in the Lehighton Borough Annex auditorium. Having lead roles are, l-r, Steven Meckel as scarecrow, Kane Zerbe as Tin Man, and Marissa Miller as Dorothy. Tickets will be available at the door.


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NEW YORK - - When Justin Honard turns into drag queen Alaska, the process is more than just applying makeup, working hairstyles and putting together outfits.
"When all the pieces come together, some sort of magical shift happens," the 31-year old said.
"It takes forever to put it on, (it) takes two hours. But in that process ... it's like alchemy."
Honard shot to fame while competing in reality television show "RuPaul's Drag Race", ending up runner up on the fifth season of the series hosted by famed drag queen RuPaul.
Currently, he is part of the show's "Battle of the Seasons 2016 Extravaganza" tour, which features past winners and fan favorites.
He said his favorite part about being a drag queen is creating a space "where people feel free and happy and liberated".
"It sort of jams the systems of gender that are so harshly in place in our culture," Honard said.
"And it sort of confuses that for a second and ... creates a space where it's like: 'Oh. We're not just the clothes that we wear, we're not just what it says on our drivers license'."
The tour begins its U.S. shows in Seattle next month.


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Guests who are planning to enter India for touristic puposes would be subjected to the following
i) Passport with a validity of not less than 6 months on the day of travel.
Repeat Visits to India
As of 30th November 2012, the restriction of two(2) months gap between visits to India by foreign nationals on Tourist visas is lifted except for nationals of Afghanistan, China, Iran, Pakistan, Iraq, Sudan, Bangladeshi and foreigners of Pakistan and Bangladesh origin and stateless person.
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We had one extra person in our party at the last minute, and they had no problem accommodating us. The food was excellent as well! We didn't really have time to check out the facilities of the hotel, but everything was great that we saw.
Very very nice
beautiful location in the mountains, 20 km from the Ludwig II castles. Some beds too hard. Lighting too weak in the rooms
Nothing! They advertise the apartment sleeps 4 to 6, this is untrue! We arrived with our party of 2 adults and 5 kids. ( I had requested an extra cot be placed in the room, they put a crib!) They acted as if we were mistaken when they clearly state that the apartment sleeps 4 to 6. It only sleeps 4. We had to pay for two additional rooms, plus four of our kids were alone in the apartment, and our son was alone in a room. It was also extremely loud. The walls are paper thin, we heard the drunk next door vomiting at 2 a.m. and the baby down the hall screaming at 4 a.m., this is after the kids stopped running the halls at midnight! I would never go back, they really need to advertise correctly!
The friendlyness and kindness of the staff, great food and a good view over the mountain from our room.
- Swimming pool and the suna facilities, - spacious room with extra beds - breakfast buffet, - Location
Very nice accomodations. Wonderful pool and sauna. Great views of the Alps from the large rooms on the third floor. Also a very nice location only minutes from teh Neuschwanstein castle.
The swimming pool and spa
bed was comfy, spacious room and good breakfast internet use was clumsy
Good town centre location, good leisure facilities, good food, good service None - excellent
The food in the restaurant in the front of the hotel was excellent. No air conditioning.
look from the window, street view and mountain view are perfect! Room is very clean and comfortable.
Our room was large and comfortable. We had a lovely balcony with a beautiful view of the mountains. The room was immaculate. The food at the hotel was excellent.
The surrounding mountains and scenery were gorgeous and our meal in the hotel restaurant was excellent!
The room was really comfortable and clean.
The whole experience was excellent.
Clean and quite
We arrive late, the kitchen works until nine, but the owner arrange a table for us it was appreciated, after the long drive. Location is excellent and it's surroundings are beautiful, hotel was clean and staff helpful.
Since we had children and they seemed to have extra space, they put us in a room with an extra bed at no extra charge. The breakfast was a bit skimpy.
The hotel is close to the castle. The room was large, very clean and quiet. Free parking.Diner was very good, and also cheap. Hotels service also warm and friendly. Very Very nice hotel !!!
The view and the porch, over all lay out of the hotel was nice. Was a little dificult to find
This was nice stay. Too short, on the way from one place to another. Will probably return there next summer for a longer time.
Overall, the experience was good and value for money. The staff are friendly and there is parking (though public) available.
The Staff were lovely and spoke good English. The food was amazing!! No Lift, so we had to lug three heavy suitcases up two flights of stairs.
The food was absolutely amazing. Eat at the hotel if you get a chance! The bed was really was really noisy, not a good place for light sleepers.
There are enough parking place. The room is also excellent. It was very clean and specially the view in room balcony was fantastic.
we had faulous views from our balcony and the location is great. The evening meals were delicious and we all felt very relaxed.
Very friendly and helpful staff. The reserved table for guest arriving a bit late was superb and attendful.
The surronding of the hotel and the view from some of the rooms are really charming.Rooms and the restaurant are also nice. No english menu, however, the staff speaks english.
the food and atmosphere were wonderful we loved it very much None
friendly atmosphere, very relaxing, excellent services, all the personnel very attentive and friendly, very good breakfast and dinner, nice big rooms, swimming pool with warm water, the girls at the reception very polite and professional.
We had a great time! Staff was very friendly, food and service was excellent.
The room was very clean and the view is fantastic. Its a little out of the way but worth the drive.
Excellent place to stay and very nice room! Very easy to locate and park. Would love to go again
The staff was nice and efficient. The breakfasts were filling with your typical meat, cheese, roll, and cereal. There were a few things for the kids to do and the hostel was in a beautiful valley with a very beautiful view. We paid with cash and had no problems thanks to previous guests who warned about not being able to use our credit cards. The beds were very hard and short for us who are tall.
Good location, near to many castles. Bavarian Alps are lovely place. Seems like one person run the whole hotel, on the reception desk, then the same guy in the restaurant, then behind the bar as well. Only one negative, there wasn't soap in the room and iron too. Obviously not a big deal, just need to go to reception desk. Anyway, this is a very relaxing hotel, located in a small village in a wonderful valley; it has fantastic view to the mountains. The most popular spot nearby is Newshvamstain castle. The loveliest castle in Germany and probably in Europe. The bathrooms need to be a bit more clean. Soap need to be provided as well. No point to go to reception desk for simple as soap thing. Anyway the value for this money per night is exelent.
value for money was very good. It was not possible to pay with a creditcard
Breakfast, clean room, parking, value for money Fridge in the room
The staff could not be more helpful it was a brilliant stay
Breakfast was not so good than I expected. No hot meal was available, like sausages, sunny-side up.
Only sleeping
Clean, comfortable car park, good restaurant in house, easy to reach internet has not worked in the room
The warm and gracious staff, the food was delicious and plated like you would receive in high end restaurant only at great locals pricing. The beds could have been a more comfortable.
The rooms were big and comfortable. The restaurant was nice and had very interesting local specialties. There was a cable car up the mountain within a mile. The staff was nice, helpful, knowledgeable, and able to speak English. The only bad thing was that the restaurant was split into separate smoking and nonsmoking dining rooms, with the smoking close enough to stink up the nonsmoking area. But our nonsmoking rooms (bedrooms) were fine -- no trace of smoke.
Very nice family friendly hotel. Accomodations were great for the price.
Terrific Tyrolian atmosphere. On outskirts of Reutte, in an attractive nieghborhood. One can walk about twenty minutes up to a gondola, to access the mountains easily. The huband-wife team were very friendly and helpful. I wouldn't hesitate to return. Too much smoking in restaurant
Apartment for 4 people is comfortable. Good restaurant. Good service. No elevator (third floor).
Only one thing. There was no soap in our room.
It was very clean and newly furbished, the staff really helpful.
owners were helpful and friendly. The breakfast was great. I wish breakfast started earlier because we had a long journey. Prefer 6:30 or 7:00
The manager was very helpfull and went out of his way to make our stay enjoyable. A great hotel. The bar area was closed Wednesday evening.
Good position near Bavarian castles and other interesting places, good confort, good food, friendly personell
it was clean and we enjoyed our short stay and will stay again unfortunatly the resturant was closed
Nice small hotel, owner very nice, waitress not very nice Staff need to be more friendly and give better service
Lovely big room with good facilities. Convenient car parking. Nice restaurant at the guesthouse with delicious snitzels! Lovely breakfast with good variety. Yummy fresh apples. Great close drive to Neuschwanstein Castle There was no lift, had to use the stairs and we were located on the 2nd floor.
The staff was excellent and friendly. Great dinner. It was hard to find and not as near Fussen as we would have liked.
Close to the castles. Very good breakfast and friendly staff. A little difficult to find.
The rooms were huge (double room, non smoking)! Breakfast was great with a lot of selection. The beds were comfortable and quite large (double bed). The view out of the window was great too. Hotel staff were wonderful. Parking was available. --
The hotel is a little out of the way, but thats what we wanted. Great for folks with cars. It is easy to reach all the Bavarian sites, with the opportunity to be just outside the tourist traps. Perfect or us!
Excellent location and extremely friendly and helpful management.
The on-site restaurant was outstanding--the food (both dinner and breakfast) was delightful and the service was personable and attentive. The hotel manager went out of her way to respond to her questions about local sights and treated us as truly welcomed and respected guests. I travel frequently, and I rarely receive this level of service (both stateside and abroad).
Everything!!! The staff is so helpful and friendly, the hotel setting perfectly set in the Bavarian hillside, rooms were comfortable and clean, easy internet access, delicious food...just can't say enough good things about our stay. nothing!
Excellent hotel, more than friendly staff, will definitely plan a vacation in the area and absolutely in this hotel!
It is a nice and comfortable hotel.
The staff and management went out of their way to be welcoming and helpful. Nothing
The ownership and staff (and location) at hotel maximilian was the most warm and hospitable of our entire 1 week stay in germany and austria - we should have stayed there at least 2 nights.
Excellent, the owners and their staff were very helpful. The Restaurant is also great...
Friendly, helpful staff. Great breakfast, views and location.
Friendly owner, our room overlooked the back and we could see sheep grazing the neighbors yard - unique!
This is a family owned small hotel. The location was perfect for visiting the Ludwig's castles. The room has comfortable beds and clean bathroom. The breakfast was good. Owners gave us a good advice regarding the sightseeing and the restaurant for dinner. We definetely recommend this hotel.
Friendly staff and convenient parking.
Location, location, location, the hotel was very clean, the staff was wonderful, even though we were only there for 3 nites we had a great time and would highly recomend the Das Beck to anyone, singles, couples or even families. There was nothing to dislike.
It was very quiet and peaceful in a beautiful setting -- city street to the front and pasture land to the back. Nothing at all !!!
very quaint and clean and friendly town was a little too quiet and not much to do unless you drove to sites
Pleasant staff, good breakfast in a bright dining area. Views of the surrounding mountains from balcony of room. Room was fresh and clean. We have no complaints.
They have a great breakfast and a fun bar to have beers at night.
Near ehrenburg castle Staff rude on first arrival. Night staff and morning staff were very helpful.
Cleanliness of room, helpful staff & great breakfast.
Very helpful staff who recommended good local restaurants to us. The room was a good size and well presented. Nice touches at breakfast included the eggs for boiling being organic, and the jam homemade. Well recommended.


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Judy from Columbia, MO reviewed the Brownie & Sprite Combo.
About Me: Chocolate Lover,Repeat Buyer,Personal Gift Giver,Business Gift Giver,Gift Recipient,Discerning Shopper
BOTTOM LINE: Yes, would recommend to a friend.
Comments about Fairytale Brownies Brownie & Sprite Combo: These wonderful brownies are always appreciated whether given to family, friends or business associates. How could they help loving them? We have given them to several people over the past years and since we deserve the best, too, we order them for our own enjoyment! The product is, without fail, of excellent quality and since I have a propensity to procrastinate their ability to ship quickly are doubly important to us for gift giving.
Pros: Memorable Gift,Good Value,Freshness,Delicious,Gourmet Taste,Nice Presentation,Individually Wrapped,Flavor Assortment
Best Uses: Holiday Gift,At-home Dessert,Business Gift,Treat Yourself,Personal Gift


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Hello to everyone in the IGN community. This week I will be speaking about Pokémon Red and Blue as the random things I like.
Firstly I would like say that the Pokémon universe has been a big part of my life. I can still remember when I got my first copy of Pokémon blue on computer. It was on a floppy disc (do you remember those things). I spent hours on that game. I would wake up early sometimes 6:00 am or earlier to play. When I wasn't playing I was reading my Pokedex book or drawing my favorites like Sandshrew, Scyther and Articuno. I didn't have a game boy but wanted one so bad. It was around this time I started getting some real bad headaches. I later found out this was because I had a cancerous tumor growing in my head. I still remember the night before surgery, my dad bought me a game boy with Pokémon Red. After surgery I lost a lot of strength and after 3 months I was able to leave the hospital and return home. I couldn't go back to school yet so I spent a lot of time playing Pokemon. Pokemon was my rehabilitation.
The Games were remarkable. Hours of game play with a lot of variety. It was simple, go out and collect Pokémon and train them to be the best. I loved the Gym bosses and they all brought something new and exciting. Great to see Lt Surge who was saved by an Electric-type Pokémon and Sabrina with her psychic Pokémon. It was interesting to see what the next gym leader was like. Some really good puzzles were included that made you think, including finding the Poke flute to wake up a sleeping Snorlax and foiling Team Rockets plan at MT Moon or any of the other places the turned up. You had a rival always there to test you which I l thought gave something extra to the game.
What I really loved about these games was the Pokémon themselves. Each one being unique and it seemed there were no boundaries, you had ghost Pokémon , fighting Pokémon, fire Pokémon, bug Pokémon etc. this blew my mind as a kid and meant you had to think about which Pokémon you were using and you could not just rely on your strongest.I have gone back and played through Pokémon Blue again. Playing It now I can see the amount of amazing work that went into. Congratulations Pokémon Red and Blue for introducing us to a world of random kids waiting around to battle a stranger, A really descent music selection and mostly for introducing us the the start of an Epic line of games.
The Pokémon universe in vast. This is simply a blog to maybe get you thinking about things and let you know how I feel about it. Did you Play Red or Blue and if so did you love it? Anyway that's it from me but please let me know what you think.


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White Christmas at the Paper Mill Playhouse
Harvard Club of New Jersey
Saturday, December 10, 2011 from 12:30 PM to 4:00 PM (EST)
Event Details
Please join the Harvard Club of New Jersey
at the Paper Mill Playhouse
for a production of Irving Berlin's beloved
White Christmas
Saturday, December 10th
Private reception begins 12:30 PM
Show begins 1:30 pm
$68 per person members $70 per person nonmembers
The show will be preceded by a private reception in the mezzanine lobby of the theater. A block of center stage orchestra seats has been set aside exclusively for this family-friendly event.
Based on the beloved Bing Crosby and Danny Kaye film, this merry musical tells the tale of two famous song-and-dance men who stage a show in a scenic, snow-topped Vermont inn — and end up finding love with two singing sisters under the mistletoe. With laughter, crazy plot turns, Broadway-size production numbers and unforgettable music and lyrics, "White Christmas" is a brightly wrapped holiday gift.
Deadline for ticket purchase is December 10th for HCNJ members.
Please pick up your tickets during the private reception at "The Gallery" in the mezzanine lobby of the theater.
You may contact Christina Whang, firstname.lastname@example.com and (908) 232-3992, for more information or to reserve and pay by check.
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Saturday, December 10, 2011 from 12:30 PM to 4:00 PM (EST)
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All tickets have been sold for tonight's game and so none will be available prior to kick-off from the Warriors Box Office. Please only make the journey to Sixways if you have a ticket for the final.
The Park and Ride starts at 6.13pm and the final bus away from Sixways is at 9.35pm. The last bus tonight is at 11.55pm.
Before the game there will be plenty of activities around the stadium with BBC Hereford & Worcester, Worcester Bosch, Hatfield Jaguar and the EA Hub outside main reception. Go onboard the EA Hub and try out the latest EA games on the best HD technology. They have 19 gaming stations on the truck, not to mention a new 103" tournament screen where you can win some amazing prizes. You can even become a video game star in the onboard Get in the Game Virtual Studio!
Malvern Hills Brewery will also be at Sixways tonight located in the TRUfil Scrum Club giving fans the chance to sample a selection of real ales and lager. The drinks they are sampling include: Warriors Black Pear, Dr Gullys Real Ale, Roget, Priessnitz Plzen Lager and Swedish Nightingale Real Ale. Please go along and visit the TRUfil Scrum Club tonight to enjoy a wide range for FREE! For more information on Malvern Hills Brewery visit www.malvernhillsbrewery.co.uk
The non-playing players will be making appearances before the game from 6.15pm. Tom Arscott, Callum Black, Will Bowley, James Collins, Rob Higgitt, Greg King, Matt Mullan, Pat Sanderson, Ed Shervington, Oliver Tomaszczyk and Andy Short will be around the Sixways Store while Oriol Ripol, Andy Williams and Willie Walker will be outside reception and at the EA Hub.
Before the match we have Evesham RFC doing a parade of the pitch and guard of honour while Dance In Motion will perform. At half-time we have tag games while the WRSC will present a cheque to the Warriors Academy.
At the final whistle, fans are asked to remain off the playing surface as there will be a presentation to both teams, including the RFU Championship trophy to the winning team.


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CBS greenlights the new season of the police procedural series as the show's five leads have sealed new two-year deals with the studio.
"Criminal Minds" officially gets a new season order. CBS renews the long-running drama series after the show's five lead actors, Joe Mantegna, Thomas Gibson, Shemar Moore, Kirsten Vangsness and A.J. Cook, agreed to new two-year contracts.
According to the network, "Criminal Minds" ranks as Wednesday's number one drama in viewers. Its current eighth season has averaged 12.24 million viewers, with a 3.3/09 rating in adults 18-49 and a 4.3/10 among adults 25-54.
The police procedural series joins "Elementary", "The Good Wife", "The Big Bang Theory", "How I Met Your Mother", "NCIS: Naval Criminal Investigative Service", "CSI: Crime Scene Investigation" and more which have been previously renewed.
CBS didn't give "Criminal Minds" an early renewal as some of the leads were renegotiating their deals, with Vangsness and Cook reportedly seeking salary parity with their male co-stars Moore and Matthew Gray Gubler. According to Deadline, the two eventually got substantial raises, thought they still don't make as much as Moore and Gubler do.


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In our first look at the chemistry issues facing some of West Virginia's teams, we discussed the overall challenges for the football and men's basketball teams. In this detailed case study, we examine two players who will be in the basketball spotlight this fall.
A year ago, the issues surrounding the basketball team were plain to see. The newcomers didn't exactly mesh well with some of the returnees. Some upperclassmen were only out for themselves, while others didn't exactly shine in the leadership department. Only some of the players put in any extra gym time, and communication between some of the less-dedicated squad members was almost nil.
Freshmen Terry Henderson and Eron Harris were thrust into this toxic mix, and faced an almost insurmountable task. On a team crying out for leadership, they, as first year players, were not in a good position to make themselves heard. Some veterans, such as Kevin Noreen, gave it their best effort, but nothing clicked team-wide. As a result, the Mountaineers failed to make the NCAA tournament and suffered through a season that could best be described as mediocre or lost.
To their credit, neither Haarris nore Henderson complained, at least publicly. Neither called out other teammates, even though their frustration was evident at times. This year, however, both promise things will be different.
"It doesn't have anything to do with basketball," Harris said of the changes that have to occur on the team. "It's about becoming an all-around person. It's about doing the right things when nobody is looking going to class and study hall on time."
Henderson is on the same track, but applies that thinking to the court.
"You have to come in every day with a working mentality," he said. "There are no days off. If you are doing that, you can get better. You get out of it what you put in to it."
None of this is any secret, of course. Given Bob Huggins post game dissertations of a year ago, it wasn't hard to figure out that every member of the team wasn't all in. Unfortunately, many of those players in the position to lead either weren't heard or weren't equipped to do so.
After going through that mess in their initial seasons, both sophomores are determined to avoid a repeat. Whether or not second year players can make their voices be heard, and make followers out of juniors and seniors remains to be seen, but it won't be for a lack of trying.
"Having gone through a year of that, my best advice [to the newcomers] is to keep fighting through the ups and the downs. When it gets hard for everybody it's not just hard for you," Harris said. "A lot of the coaches have talked to me about this when it felt like I was breaking down, and they told me to just keep going. Everybody has those tough times."
"I'll give them some advice eventually," Henderson added. They just have to keep working. I just want to get the whole summer process over and get straight to October. We are going to have a young team, but it's going to be an exciting one."
With a full complement of newcomers, there will be many players to impart this wisdom to, but in the end, it's going to be on them to make the decisions to put in extra work and play the game they way Huggins wants it to be played. It won't be perfect right off the bat, but if the effort is there, the team has a chance to enjoy success -- and at least make it back to the NCAA tournament.
"I think the newcomers are exactly what we need," Henderson said. "We have some guys that can bang on the boards and some guys that are athletic."
Again, though, it's about working every day, and maximizing time and effort, that comes first. Harris knows this, and has been working hard on everything he can over the summer. In addition to getting in some time as a point guard, he's been a weight room regular.
"It's been strength and speed and quickness," he said of his summer routine. "We have been lifting every day. I want to get up to around 195-200 pounds." (He played at 180 last year).
Buy-in from the upperclassmen is also vital. There's no doubt that Kevin Noreen is in, and Aaric Murray has, in his public tweets, at least been commenting on doing work. If he and Juwan Staten are on board and also providing good examples, this this team could change its chemistry grade of "F" from a year ago to something much more acceptable. But even if all of the returnees are showing the way, the ultimate responsibility is still on each newcomer.
"I kind of had to figure some of this out on my own last year. Terry and I both did," Harris said, implying that lack of leadership from some last year's team members. "But even if people tell you it's something that you have to go through yourself. You have to learn it on your own."


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The Atlanta Braves will be searching for a new backup catcher. David Ross will sign a two-year deal, worth $6.2 million with the Boston Red Sox according to Ken Rosenthal of Fox Sports.
Ross was the backup to Braves catcher Brian McCann for the past four seasons. This will be David Ross' second stint with the Red Sox, playing for them briefly during the 2008 season, after being released by the Cincinnati Reds.
Rosenthal said Ross will be "more than a backup but not a starter." The Red Sox already have veteran Jarrod Saltalamacchia and youngster Ryan Lavarnway on the roster, with Lavarnway presumably the catcher of the future.
Since signing with the Braves, Ross appeared in 227 games and maintained a .269 batting average – slightly above his career splits of .238/.324/.444.
The loss of Ross particularly stings due to the offseason surgery of McCann. The Braves were expecting Ross to fill the gap if McCann would miss any time while going through therapy on his injured shoulder. He was an asset behind the plate, often receiving high praise for the way he handled younger pitchers. It leaves a tremendous hole in the roster; probably one that will have to be filled from outside the organization. The Braves allowed their third catcher, J.P. Boscan to file for free agency at the end of the season, and only have 21-year old Christian Bethancourt, who has never played above Double-A, on the 40 man roster.Tags: Atlanta, Atlanta Braves, Boston Red Sox, Brian McCann, David Ross, MLB


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The liver coating makes them irresistible while their unique texture supports dental health.
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Vacationers may select from among 12 standard, one and two bedroom cabins and one, two-bedroom accessible cabin.
Each cabin features electric lighting, a wood-burning fireplace, fully equipped kitchen with modern appliances, and bath with shower. Cabins are equipped with linens, towels, cookware, utensils, flatware, dishes, drip coffee maker and microwave oven and nine of our thirteen cabins have satellite TV.
Many of West Virginia's state parks and forests were conceived and constructed by the labor and skill set of an American work force known and respected as the Civilian Conservation Corps from 1933 – 1942.
Four of our cabins represent vintage Civilian Conservation Corps construction by SP-67, Camp White Sulphur – 1935, Co. 549 . From the flooring and walls to the flag stone walkways, these units are traditional state park and forest vacation treasures. These vintage accommodations do not include satellite TV.
Cots and cribs may be rented at an additional charge and may be reserved in advance to avoid a handling fee.
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Monday, November 2, 2015
Microsemi Bumps Offer For PMC-Sierra
Aliso Viejo-based semiconductor maker Microsemi said Friday that it has increased its proposal to acquired PMC-Sierra, to approximately $11.88 per PMC share, up from an earlier offer of $11.50 per share for the company. Microsemi said it now is proposing to pay $9.04 in cash and 0.0771x of its common stock for each share of PMC. PMC, for its part, says it is still committed to its original deal to be acquired by Skyworks Solutions, which says it will pay $11.60 in cash for PMC. PMC said it does not believe Microsemi's offers are superior to the cash being offer to the company by Skyworks, due to the certainty of the value of the deal.


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Parmiter's School's Year Seven rugby team have been crowned Hertfordshire champions at the County Finals after beating St Michaels in St Albans.
The Watford school earned their place in the County Trophy Finals after winning the Watford & District Rugby Festival in January and have been unbeaten all season.
Their first game resulted in an impressive 21-0 win against Birchwood School, before qualifying for the knockout stages of the tournament.
Parmiter's played Hockerill School in the semi-final. Hockerill had been unbeaten in their group but were second best in a 28-0 loss to Parmiter's. The school will be buoyed by not conceding a try against such strong opposition.
Parmiter's faced fellow Garston school St Michaels in the final. An early try for Parmiter's inspired the team to keep the pressure on.
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The terms defined in this section apply to this chapter.
"Aftercare" means written instructions given to a client, specific to the procedure rendered, on caring for the body art and surrounding area. These instructions must include information on when to seek medical treatment.
"Antiseptic" means an agent that destroys disease-causing microorganisms on human skin or mucosa.
"Body art" or "body art procedures" means physical body adornment using, but not limited to, tattooing and body piercing. Body art does not include practices and procedures that are performed by a licensed medical or dental professional if the procedure is within the professional's scope of practice.
"Body art establishment" or "establishment" means any structure or venue, whether permanent, temporary, or mobile, where body art is performed. Mobile establishments include vehicle-mounted units, either motorized or trailered, and readily moveable without dissembling and where body art procedures are regularly performed in more than one geographic location.
"Body piercing" means the penetration or puncturing of the skin by any method for the purpose of inserting jewelry or other objects in or through the body. Body piercing also includes branding, scarification, suspension, subdermal implantation, microdermal, and tongue bifurcation. Body piercing does not include the piercing of the outer perimeter or the lobe of the ear using a presterilized single-use stud-and-clasp ear-piercing system.
"Branding" means an indelible mark burned into the skin using instruments of thermal cautery, radio hyfrecation, and strike branding.
"Commissioner" means the commissioner of health.
"Contaminated waste" means any liquid or semiliquid blood or other potentially infectious materials; contaminated items that would release blood or other potentially infectious materials in a liquid or semiliquid state if compressed; items that are caked with dried blood or other potentially infectious materials and are capable of releasing these materials during handling; and sharps and any wastes containing blood and other potentially infectious materials, as defined in Code of Federal Regulations, title 29, section 1910.1030, known as "Occupational Exposure to Bloodborne Pathogens."
"Department" means the Department of Health.
"Equipment" means all machinery, including fixtures, containers, vessels, tools, devices, implements, furniture, display and storage areas, sinks, and all other apparatus and appurtenances used in the operation of a body art establishment.
"Guest artist" means an individual who performs body art procedures according to the requirements under section 146B.04.
"Hand sink" means a sink equipped with potable hot and cold water held under pressure, used for washing hands, wrists, arms, or other portions of the body.
"Hot water" means water at a temperature of at least 110 degrees Fahrenheit.
"Jewelry" means any ornament inserted into a pierced area.
"Liquid chemical germicide" means a tuberculocidal disinfectant or sanitizer registered with the Environmental Protection Agency.
"Microdermal" means a single-point perforation of any body part other than an earlobe for the purpose of inserting an anchor with a step either protruding from or flush with the skin.
"Micropigmentation or cosmetic tattooing" means the use of tattoos for permanent makeup or to hide or neutralize skin discolorations.
"Operator" means any person who controls, operates, or manages body art activities at a body art establishment and who is responsible for the establishment's compliance with these regulations, whether or not the person actually performs body art activities.
"Procedure area" means the physical space or room used for conducting body art procedures.
"Procedure surface" means the surface area of furniture or accessories that may come into contact with the client's clothed or unclothed body during a body art procedure and the area of the client's skin where the body art procedure is to be performed and the surrounding area, or any other associated work area requiring sanitizing.
"Scarification" means an indelible mark fixed on the body by the production of scars.
"Sharps" means any object, sterile or contaminated, that may purposefully or accidentally cut or penetrate the skin or mucosa including, but not limited to, presterilized single-use needles, scalpel blades, and razor blades.
"Sharps container" means a closed, puncture-resistant, leak-proof container, labeled with the international biohazard symbol, that is used for handling, storage, transportation, and disposal.
"Single use" means products or items intended for onetime use which are disposed of after use on a client. This definition includes, but is not limited to, cotton swabs or balls, tissues or paper products, paper or plastic cups, gauze and sanitary coverings, disposable razors, piercing needles, tattoo needles, scalpel blades, stencils, ink cups, and protective gloves.
"Sterilization" means a process resulting in the destruction of all forms of microbial life, including highly resistant bacterial spores.
"Subdermal implantation" means the implantation of an object entirely below the dermis.
"Supervision" means the physical presence of a technician licensed under this chapter while a body art procedure is being performed and includes:
(1) "direct supervision" where a licensed technician is physically present in the establishment, and is within five feet and is in the line of sight of the temporary licensee who is performing a body art procedure while the procedure is being performed; and
(2) "indirect supervision" where a licensed technician is physically present in the establishment while a body art procedure is being performed by the temporary licensee.
"Suspension" means the suspension of the body from affixed hooks placed through temporary piercings.
"Tattooing" means any method of placing indelible ink or other pigments into or under the skin or mucosa with needles or any other instruments used to puncture the skin, resulting in permanent coloration of the skin or mucosa. Tattooing also includes micropigmentation and cosmetic tattooing.
"Technician" or "body art technician" means any individual who is licensed under this chapter as a tattoo technician or as a body piercing technician or as both.
"Temporary body art establishment" means any place or premise operating at a fixed location where an operator performs body art procedures for no more than 21 days in conjunction with a single event or celebration.
"Tongue bifurcation" means the cutting of the tongue from the tip to the base, forking at the end.
Beginning January 1, 2011, no person acting individually or jointly with any other person may maintain, own, or operate a body art establishment in the state without an establishment license issued by the commissioner in accordance with this chapter, except as permitted under subdivision 8 or 9.
(a) Each application for an initial mobile or fixed-site establishment license and for renewal must be submitted to the commissioner on a form provided by the commissioner accompanied with the applicable fee required under section 146B.10. The application must contain:
(1) the name(s) of the owner(s) and operator(s) of the establishment;
(2) the location of the establishment;
(3) verification of compliance with all applicable local and state codes;
(4) a description of the general nature of the business; and
(5) any other relevant information deemed necessary by the commissioner.
(b) The commissioner shall issue a provisional establishment license effective until the commissioner determines after inspection that the applicant has met the requirements of this chapter. Upon approval, the commissioner shall issue a body art establishment license effective for three years.
(a) Within the period of the provisional establishment license, and thereafter at least one time during each three-year licensure period, the commissioner shall conduct an inspection of the body art establishment and a review of any records necessary to ensure that the standards required under this chapter are met.
(b) The commissioner shall have the authority to enter a premises to make an inspection. Refusal to permit an inspection constitutes valid grounds for licensure denial or revocation.
(c) If the establishment seeking licensure is new construction or if a licensed establishment is remodeling, the establishment must meet all local building and zoning codes.
No person may perform a body art procedure at any location other than a body art establishment licensed under this chapter except as permitted under subdivisions 8 and 9.
A body art establishment license must be issued to a specific person and location and is not transferable. A license must be prominently displayed in a public area of the establishment.
The following information must be kept on file for three years on the premises of the establishment and must be made available for inspection upon request by the commissioner:
(1) a description of all body art procedures performed by the establishment;
(2) copies of the spore tests conducted on each sterilizer; and
(3) the following information for each technician or guest artist employed or performing body art procedures in the establishment:
(i) name;
(ii) home address;
(iii) home telephone number;
(iv) date of birth;
(v) copy of an identification photo; and
(vi) license number or guest artist license number.
If the body art establishment is located within a private residence, the space where the body art procedures are performed must:
(1) be completely partitioned off;
(2) be exclusively used for body art procedures, except for licensed practices under chapter 155A which must be performed in compliance with the health and safety standards in this chapter;
(3) be separate from the residential living, eating, and bathroom areas;
(4) have a separate and secure entrance accessible without entering the residential living, eating, and bathroom areas;
(5) meet the standards of this chapter; and
(6) be made available for inspection upon the request of the commissioner.
(a) An owner or operator of a temporary body art establishment shall submit an application for a temporary events permit to the commissioner at least 14 days before the start of the event. The application must include the specific days and hours of operation. The owner or operator shall comply with the requirements of this chapter.
(b) Applications received less than 14 days prior to the start of the event may be processed if the commissioner determines it is possible to conduct the required inspection.
(c) The temporary events permit must be prominently displayed in a public area at the location.
(d) The temporary events permit, if approved, is valid for the specified dates and hours listed on the application. No temporary events permit shall be issued for longer than a 21-day period, and may not be extended.
(a) Any body art establishment located within a county or municipal jurisdiction that has enacted an ordinance that establishes licensure for body art establishments operating within the jurisdiction shall be exempt from this chapter if the provisions of the ordinance meet or exceed the provisions of this chapter. Any county or municipal jurisdiction that maintains an ordinance that meets this exception may limit the types of body art procedures that may be performed in body art establishments located within its jurisdiction.
(b) Any individual performing body art procedures in an establishment that meets an exception under this subdivision must be licensed as a body art technician under this chapter.
(a) Effective January 1, 2011, no individual may perform tattooing unless the individual holds a valid tattoo technician license issued by the commissioner under this chapter, except as provided in subdivision 3.
(b) Effective January 1, 2011, no individual may perform body piercing unless the individual holds a valid body piercing technician license issued by the commissioner under this chapter, except as provided in subdivision 3.
(c) If an individual performs both tattooing and body piercing, the individual must hold a valid dual body art technician license.
(a) No individual may use the title of "tattooist," "tattoo artist," "tattoo technician," "body art practitioner," "body art technician," or other letters, words, or titles in connection with that individual's name which in any way represents that the individual is engaged in the practice of tattooing or authorized to do so, unless the individual is licensed and authorized to perform tattooing under this chapter.
(b) No individual may use the title "body piercer," "body piercing artist," "body art practitioner," "body art technician," or other letters, words, or titles in connection with that individual's name which in any way represents that the individual is engaged in the practice of body piercing or authorized to do so, unless the individual is licensed and authorized to perform body piercing under this chapter.
(c) Any representation made to the public by a licensed technician must specify the types of body art procedures the technician is licensed to perform.
(a) The following individuals may perform body art procedures within the scope of their practice without a technician's license:
(1) a physician licensed under chapter 147;
(2) a nurse licensed under sections 148.171 to 148.285;
(3) a chiropractor licensed under chapter 148;
(4) an acupuncturist licensed under chapter 147B;
(5) a physician assistant licensed under chapter 147A; or
(6) a dental professional licensed under chapter 150A.
(b) A guest artist under section 146B.04 may perform body art procedures in accordance with the requirements of section 146B.04.
(a) An applicant for licensure under this section must submit to the commissioner on a form provided by the commissioner:
(1) proof that the applicant is over the age of 18;
(2) the type of license the applicant is applying for;
(3) all fees required under section 146B.10;
(4) proof of completing a minimum of 200 hours of supervised experience within each area for which the applicant is seeking a license, and must include an affidavit from the supervising licensed technician;
(5) proof of having satisfactorily completed coursework within the year preceding application and approved by the commissioner on bloodborne pathogens, the prevention of disease transmission, infection control, and aseptic technique. Courses to be considered for approval by the commissioner may include, but are not limited to, those administered by one of the following:
(i) the American Red Cross;
(ii) United States Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA); or
(iii) the Alliance of Professional Tattooists; and
(6) any other relevant information requested by the commissioner.
The licensure requirements in this paragraph are effective for all applications for new licenses received before January 1, 2017.
(b) An applicant for licensure under this section must submit to the commissioner on a form provided by the commissioner:
(1) proof that the applicant is over the age of 18;
(2) the type of license the applicant is applying for;
(3) all fees required under section 146B.10;
(4) a log showing the completion of the required supervised experience described under subdivision 12 that includes a list of each licensed technician who provided the required supervision;
(5) a signed affidavit from each licensed technician who the applicant listed in the log described in clause (4);
(6) proof of having satisfactorily completed a minimum of five hours of coursework, within the year preceding application and approval by the commissioner, on bloodborne pathogens, the prevention of disease transmission, infection control, and aseptic technique. Courses to be considered for approval by the commissioner may include, but are not limited to, those administered by one of the following:
(i) the American Red Cross;
(ii) the United States Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA); or
(iii) the Alliance of Professional Tattooists; and
(7) any other relevant information requested by the commissioner.
The licensure requirements in this paragraph are effective for all applications for new licenses received on or after January 1, 2017.
(a) The commissioner shall notify the applicant in writing of the action taken on the application. If the application is approved, the commissioner shall issue a tattoo technician license, a body piercing technician license, or a dual body art technician license.
(b) If licensure is denied, the applicant must be notified of the determination and the grounds for it, and the applicant may request a hearing under chapter 14 on the determination by filing a written statement with the commissioner within 30 days after receipt of the notice of denial. After the hearing, the commissioner shall notify the applicant in writing of the decision.
(a) A technician's license is valid for two years from the date of issuance and may be renewed upon payment of the renewal fee established under section 146B.10.
(b) At renewal, a licensee must submit proof of continuing education approved by the commissioner in the areas identified in subdivision 4.
(c) The commissioner shall notify the technician of the pending expiration of a technician license at least 60 days prior to license expiration.
(a) The commissioner may issue a temporary license to an applicant who submits to the commissioner on a form provided by the commissioner:
(1) proof that the applicant is over the age of 18;
(2) all fees required under section 148B.10; and
(3) a letter from a licensed technician who has agreed to provide the supervision to meet the supervised experience requirement under subdivision 4.
(b) Upon completion of the required supervised experience, the temporary licensee shall submit documentation of satisfactorily completing the requirements under subdivision 4, and the applicable fee under section 146B.10. The commissioner shall issue a new license in accordance with subdivision 4.
(c) A temporary license issued under this subdivision is valid for one year and may be renewed for one additional year.
The commissioner shall issue a technician's license to a person who holds a current license, certification, or registration from another state if the commissioner determines that the standards for licensure, certification, or registration in the other jurisdiction meet or exceed the requirements for licensure stated in this chapter and a letter is received from that jurisdiction stating that the applicant is in good standing.
A license issued under this section is not transferable to another individual. A valid license must be displayed at the establishment site and available to the public upon request.
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Any person who violates the provisions of subdivision 1 is guilty of a gross misdemeanor.
An applicant for a body art technician license must complete the following minimum supervised experience for licensure:
(1) for a tattoo technician license an applicant must complete a minimum of 200 hours of tattoo experience under supervision;
(2) for a body piercing technician license an applicant must perform 250 body piercings under direct supervision and 250 body piercings under indirect supervision; and
(3) for a dual body art technician license an applicant must complete a minimum of 200 hours of tattoo experience under supervision and perform 250 body piercings under direct supervision and 250 body piercings under indirect supervision.
2010 c 317 s 3; 2011 c 110 art 2 s 1,2; 2013 c 43 s 26; 2014 c 291 art 4 s 58; 2016 c 179 s 20-23
Before an individual may work as a guest artist, the commissioner shall issue a temporary license to the guest artist. The guest artist shall submit an application to the commissioner on a form provided by the commissioner. The form must include:
(1) the name, home address, and date of birth of the guest artist;
(2) the name of the licensed technician sponsoring the guest artist;
(3) proof of having satisfactorily completed coursework within the year preceding application and approved by the commissioner on bloodborne pathogens, the prevention of disease transmission, infection control, and aseptic technique;
(4) the starting and anticipated completion dates the guest artist will be working; and
(5) a copy of any current body art credential or licensure issued by another local or state jurisdiction.
If any of the following conditions exist, the owner or operator of a licensed establishment may be ordered by the commissioner to discontinue all operations of a licensed body art establishment or the commissioner may refuse to grant or renew, suspend, or revoke licensure:
(1) evidence of a sewage backup in an area of the body art establishment where body art activities are conducted;
(2) lack of potable, plumbed, or hot or cold water to the extent that handwashing or toilet facilities are not operational;
(3) lack of electricity or gas service to the extent that handwashing, lighting, or toilet facilities are not operational;
(4) significant damage to the body art establishment due to tornado, fire, flood, or another disaster;
(5) evidence of an infestation of rodents or other vermin;
(6) evidence of any individual performing a body art procedure without a license as required under this chapter;
(7) evidence of existence of a public health nuisance;
(8) use of instruments or jewelry that are not sterile;
(9) failure to maintain required records;
(10) failure to use gloves as required;
(11) failure to properly dispose of sharps, blood or body fluids, or items contaminated by blood or body fluids;
(12) failure to properly report complaints of potential bloodborne pathogen transmission to the commissioner; or
(13) evidence of a positive spore test on the sterilizer if there is no other working sterilizer with a negative spore test in the establishment.
Prior to license approval or renewal or the reopening of the establishment, the establishment shall submit to the commissioner satisfactory proof that the problem condition causing the need for the licensure action or emergency closure has been corrected or removed by the operator of the establishment. A body art establishment may not reopen without the written approval of the commissioner and a valid establishment license.
(a) The body art establishment must meet the health and safety standards in this subdivision before a licensed technician may conduct body art procedures at the establishment.
(b) The procedure area must be separated from any other area that may cause potential contamination of work surfaces.
(c) For clients requesting privacy, at a minimum, a divider, curtain, or partition must be provided to separate multiple procedure areas.
(d) All procedure surfaces must be smooth, nonabsorbent, and easily cleanable.
(e) The establishment must have an accessible hand sink equipped with:
(1) liquid hand soap;
(2) single-use paper towels or a mechanical hand drier or blower; and
(3) a nonporous washable garbage receptacle with a foot-operated lid or with no lid and a removable liner.
(f) All ceilings in the body art establishment must be in good condition.
(g) All walls and floors must be free of open holes or cracks and be washable and no carpeting may be in areas used for body art procedures unless the carpeting is entirely covered with a rigid, nonporous, easily cleanable material.
(h) All facilities within the establishment must be maintained in a clean and sanitary condition and in good working order.
(i) No animals may be present during a body art procedure, unless the animal is a service animal.
(a) Equipment, instruments, and supplies must comply with the health and safety standards in this subdivision before a licensed technician may conduct body art procedures.
(b) Jewelry used as part of a body art procedure must be made of surgical implant-grade stainless steel, solid 14-karat or 18-karat white or yellow gold, niobium, titanium, or platinum, or a dense low-porosity plastic. Use of jewelry that is constructed of wood, bone, or other porous material is prohibited.
(c) Jewelry used as part of a body art procedure must be free of nicks, scratches, or irregular surfaces and must be properly sterilized before use.
(d) Reusable instruments must be thoroughly washed to remove all organic matter, rinsed, and sterilized before and after use.
(e) Needles must be single-use needles and sterilized before use.
(f) Sterilization must be conducted using steam heat or chemical vapor.
(g) All sterilization units must be operated according to the manufacturer's specifications.
(h) At least once a month, but not to exceed 30 days between tests, a spore test must be conducted on each sterilizer used to ensure proper functioning. If a positive spore test result is received, the sterilizer at issue may not be used until a negative result is obtained.
(i) All inks and other pigments used in a body art procedure must be specifically manufactured for tattoo procedures.
(j) Immediately before applying a tattoo, the ink needed must be transferred from the ink bottle and placed into single-use paper or plastic cups. Upon completion of the tattoo, the single-use cups and their contents must be discarded.
(k) All tables, chairs, furniture, or other procedure surfaces that may be exposed to blood or body fluids during the body art procedure must be cleanable and must be sanitized after each client with a liquid chemical germicide.
(l) Single-use towels or wipes must be provided to the client. These towels must be dispensed in a manner that precludes contamination and disposed of in a nonporous washable garbage receptacle with a foot-operated lid or with no lid and a removal liner.
(m) All bandages and surgical dressings used must be sterile or bulk-packaged clean and stored in a clean, closed nonporous container.
(n) All equipment and instruments must be maintained in good working order and in a clean and sanitary condition.
(o) All instruments and supplies must be stored clean and dry in covered containers.
(p) Single-use disposable barriers or a chemical germicide must be used on all equipment that cannot be sterilized as part of the procedure as required under this section including, but not limited to, spray bottles, procedure light fixture handles, and tattoo machines.
(a) All body art procedures must comply with the health and safety standards in this subdivision.
(b) The skin area subject to a body art procedure must be thoroughly cleaned with soap and water, rinsed thoroughly, and swabbed with an antiseptic solution. Only single-use towels or wipes may be used to clean the skin.
(c) Whenever it is necessary to shave the skin, a new disposable razor or a stainless steel straight edge must be used. The disposable razor must be discarded after use. The stainless steel straight edge must be thoroughly washed to remove all organic matter and sterilized before use on another client.
(d) No body art procedure may be performed on any area of the skin where there is an evident infection, irritation, or open wound.
(e) Single-use nonabsorbent gloves of adequate size and quality to preserve dexterity must be used for touching clients, for handling sterile instruments, or for handling blood or body fluids. Nonlatex gloves must be used with clients or employees who request them or when petroleum products are used. Gloves must be changed if a glove becomes damaged or comes in contact with any nonclean surface or objects or with a third person. At a minimum, gloves must be discarded after the completion of a procedure on a client. Upon leaving the procedure area, hands and wrists must be washed before putting on a clean pair of gloves and after removing a pair of gloves.
(a) Technicians must comply with the health and safety standards in this subdivision.
(b) Technicians must scrub their hands and wrists thoroughly before and after performing a body art procedure, after contact with the client receiving the procedure, and after contact with potentially contaminated materials.
(c) A technician may not smoke, eat, or drink while performing body art procedures.
(d) A technician may not perform a body art procedure if the technician has any open sores visible or in a location that may come in contact with the client.
(a) Infectious waste and sharps must be managed according to sections 116.76 to 116.83 and must be disposed of by an approved infectious waste hauler at a site permitted to accept the waste, according to Minnesota Rules, parts 7035.9100 to 7035.9150. Sharps ready for disposal must be disposed of in an approved sharps container.
(b) Contaminated waste that may release liquid blood or body fluids when compressed or that may release dried blood or body fluids when handled must be placed in an approved red bag that is marked with the international biohazard symbol.
(c) Contaminated waste that does not release liquid blood or body fluids when compressed or handled may be placed in a covered receptacle and disposed of through normal approved disposal methods.
(d) Storage of contaminated waste on site must not exceed the overflow level of any container.
(a) A technician shall require proof of age from clients who state they are 18 years of age or older before performing any body art procedure on a client. Proof of age must be established by one of the following methods:
(1) a valid driver's license or identification card issued by the state of Minnesota or another state that includes a photograph and date of birth of the individual;
(2) a valid military identification card issued by the United States Department of Defense;
(3) a valid passport;
(4) a resident alien card; or
(5) a tribal identification card.
(b) Before performing any body art procedure, the technician must provide the client with a disclosure and authorization form that indicates whether the client has:
(1) diabetes;
(2) a history of hemophilia;
(3) a history of skin diseases, skin lesions, or skin sensitivities to soap or disinfectants;
(4) a history of epilepsy, seizures, fainting, or narcolepsy;
(5) any condition that requires the client to take medications such as anticoagulants that thin the blood or interfere with blood clotting; or
(6) any other information that would aid the technician in the body art procedure process evaluation.
(c) The form must include a statement informing the client that the technician shall not perform a body art procedure if the client fails to complete or sign the disclosure and authorization form, and the technician may decline to perform a body art procedure if the client has any identified health conditions.
(d) The technician shall ask the client to sign and date the disclosure and authorization form confirming that the information listed on the form is accurate.
(e) Before performing any body art procedure, the technician shall offer and make available to the client personal draping, as appropriate.
(a) A technician may perform body piercings on an individual under the age of 18 if:
(1) the individual's parent or legal guardian is present;
(2) the individual's parent or legal guardian provides personal identification by using one of the methods described in subdivision 1, paragraph (a), clauses (1) to (5), and provides documentation that reasonably establishes that the individual is the parent or legal guardian of the individual who is seeking the body piercing;
(3) the individual seeking the body piercing provides proof of identification by using one of the methods described in subdivision 1, paragraph (a), clauses (1) to (5), a current student identification, or another official source that includes the name and a photograph of the individual;
(4) a consent form and the authorization form under subdivision 1, paragraph (b) is signed by the parent or legal guardian in the presence of the technician; and
(5) the piercing is not prohibited under paragraph (c).
(b) No technician shall tattoo any individual under the age of 18 regardless of parental or guardian consent.
(c) No nipple or genital piercing, branding, scarification, suspension, subdermal implantation, microdermal, or tongue bifurcation shall be performed by any technician on any individual under the age of 18 regardless of parental or guardian consent.
(d) No technician shall perform body art procedures on any individual who appears to be under the influence of alcohol, controlled substances as defined in section 152.01, subdivision 4, or hazardous substances as defined in rules adopted under chapter 182.
(e) No technician shall perform body art procedures while under the influence of alcohol, controlled substances as defined under section 152.01, subdivision 4, or hazardous substances as defined in the rules adopted under chapter 182.
(f) No technician shall administer anesthetic injections or other medications.
Before performing a body art procedure, the technician shall obtain from the client a signed and dated informed consent form. The consent form must disclose:
(1) that a tattoo is considered permanent and may only be removed with a surgical procedure and that any effective removal may leave scarring; or
(2) that body piercing may leave scarring.
For each client, the body art establishment operator shall maintain proper records of each procedure. The records of the procedure must be kept for three years and must be available for inspection by the commissioner upon request. The record must include the following:
(1) the date of the procedure;
(2) the information on the required picture identification showing the name, age, and current address of the client;
(3) a copy of the authorization form signed and dated by the client required under subdivision 1, paragraph (b);
(4) a description of the body art procedure performed;
(5) the name and license number of the technician performing the procedure;
(6) a copy of the consent form required under subdivision 3; and
(7) if the client is under the age of 18 years, a copy of the consent form signed by the parent or legal guardian as required under subdivision 2.
A technician shall provide each client with verbal and written instructions for the care of the tattooed or pierced site upon the completion of the procedure. The written instructions must advise the client of the difference between normal skin or tissue irritation and infection and to consult a health care professional upon indication of infection of the skin or tissue.
An operator and technician shall comply with all applicable state, county, and municipal requirements regarding public health.
The operator of the body art establishment shall immediately notify the commissioner and local health authority of any reports they receive of a potential bloodborne pathogen transmission.
The commissioner may initiate an investigation upon receiving a signed complaint or other signed written communication that alleges or implies that an individual or establishment has violated this chapter. According to section 214.13, subdivision 6, in the receipt, investigation, and hearing of a complaint that alleges or implies an individual or establishment has violated this chapter, the commissioner shall follow the procedures in section 214.10.
The rights of an applicant denied licensure are stated in section 146B.03, subdivision 5. A licensee may not be subjected to disciplinary action under this section without first having an opportunity for a contested case hearing under chapter 14.
The commissioner may take any of the disciplinary actions listed in subdivision 4 on proof that a technician or an operator of an establishment has:
(1) intentionally submitted false or misleading information to the commissioner;
(2) failed, within 30 days, to provide information in response to a written request by the commissioner;
(3) violated any provision of this chapter;
(4) failed to perform services with reasonable judgment, skill, or safety due to the use of alcohol or drugs, or other physical or mental impairment;
(5) aided or abetted another person in violating any provision of this chapter;
(6) been or is being disciplined by another jurisdiction, if any of the grounds for the discipline are the same or substantially equivalent to those under this chapter;
(7) not cooperated with the commissioner in an investigation conducted according to subdivision 1;
(8) advertised in a manner that is false or misleading;
(9) engaged in conduct likely to deceive, defraud, or harm the public;
(10) demonstrated a willful or careless disregard for the health, welfare, or safety of a client;
(11) obtained money, property, or services from a client through the use of undue influence, harassment, duress, deception, or fraud;
(12) failed to refer a client to a health care professional for medical evaluation or care when appropriate; or
(13) been convicted of a felony-level criminal sexual conduct offense. "Conviction" means a plea of guilty, a verdict of guilty by a jury, or a finding of guilty by a court.
If the commissioner finds that a technician or an operator of an establishment should be disciplined according to subdivision 3, the commissioner may take any one or more of the following actions:
(1) refuse to grant or renew licensure;
(2) suspend licensure for a period not exceeding one year;
(3) revoke licensure;
(4) take any reasonable lesser action against an individual upon proof that the individual has violated this chapter; or
(5) impose, for each violation, a civil penalty not exceeding $10,000 that deprives the licensee of any economic advantage gained by the violation and that reimburses the department for costs of the investigation and proceedings resulting in disciplinary action, including the amount paid for services of the Office of Administrative Hearings, the amount paid for services of the Office of the Attorney General, attorney fees, court reporters, witnesses, reproduction of records, department staff time, and expenses incurred by department staff.
Upon the suspension or revocation of licensure, the technician or establishment shall cease to:
(1) perform body art procedures;
(2) use titles protected under this chapter; and
(3) represent to the public that the technician or establishment is licensed by the commissioner.
A technician who has had licensure suspended may petition on forms provided by the commissioner for reinstatement following the period of suspension specified by the commissioner. The requirements of section 146B.03 for renewing licensure must be met before licensure may be reinstated.
Nothing in this chapter preempts or supersedes any county or municipal ordinance relating to land use, building and construction requirements, nuisance control, or the licensing of commercial enterprises in general.
(a) The fee for the initial technician licensure and biennial licensure renewal is $100.
(b) The fee for temporary technician licensure is $100.
(c) The fee for the temporary guest artist license is $50.
(d) The fee for a dual body art technician license is $100.
(e) The fee for a provisional establishment license is $1,000.
(f) The fee for an initial establishment license and the three-year license renewal period required in section 146B.02, subdivision 2, paragraph (b), is $1,000.
(g) The fee for a temporary body art establishment permit is $75.
(h) The commissioner shall prorate the initial two-year technician license fee and the initial three-year body art establishment license fee based on the number of months in the initial licensure period.
The penalty fee for late submission for renewal applications is $75.
Fees collected by the commissioner under this section must be deposited in the state government special revenue fund.
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Diving Maeda & Yamada – Okinawa West Coast Diving
Today was on and off rainy and sunny in Okinawa, you know, typical tropical weather. Very unpredictable.
It was the second day of diving with Kathy and Joe – specialists of coral. We dove Yurigahama, Chishi, and Tamana Farm yesterday in the Kerama Islands, and I took them out to our local spots on Okinawa West Coast today.
***Today's Okinawa Dive Site Info**
Okinawa West Coast
1. Yamada (Onna)
2. Maeda (Onna)
3. Maeda Drop (Onna)
Objective: Boat Dives
Weather: Mild South Wind
Air: 32C (90F)
Water: 29C (85F)
Visibility: 30m + (100ft)
Suits: 3mm / 5mm one piece
Our first dive at Yamada was so much fun, and the dives around Maeda, including the one in front of Blue Cave, and a drift – anchor dive from the drop off.
Although they were beginners in SCUBA diving (just got OW certified), they are so knowledgeable about coral and environment, which I learned alot from diving with them. We had different perspective than our normal daily dives – we were always just looking beneath the coral and trying to find something unusual and cool!
We talked and discussed a lot about Okinawa's current oceanic environment and coral reef conservation issues.


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By Max Rothman
In the past few years, Celsius CEO Gerry David and lead investor Carl DeSantis have sharpened the company's strategy by focusing on sales of its single-serve cans, six specific U.S. markets, international sales and digital marketing. Results from the company's fourth-quarter earnings report indicate that the multi-layered strategy continues to catalyze a brand not far removed from a nosedive.
"We are making excellent progress and our products are resonating well with consumers," David said in the report. "I am very encouraged that we continue to deliver continued revenue growth. In addition, as a result of our marketing initiatives we are attracting new daily consumers and industry-wide brand recognition."
The earnings report notes that at the end of 2013, year-to-year, Celsius increased revenue by 38 percent to $10.6 million, gross profit by 76 percent to $4.1 million, gross profit margins from 27 percent to 38 percent, revenue from international sales by 121 percent to $5.1 million and revenue from domestic sales by 2 percent to $5.5 million. The company's revenue from domestic sales increased 48 percent when excluding Costco wholesale sales of $1.7 million from 2012, according to the report. The company's net loss decreased 34 percent to $1.8 million.
In the fourth quarter alone, compared to the fourth quarter of 2012, the company increased revenue by 51 percent to $2.93 million, gross profit by 75 percent to $1.1 million, gross profit margins from 15 percent to 38 percent, net loss from $165,000 to $500,000, revenue from international sales by 57 percent and revenue from domestic sales by 44 percent.
David added that the company's public relations efforts generated more than 750 million impressions in 2013 and that the partnership with Pandora radio continues to deliver 7.8 million ads per month.
In September 2011, DeSantis replaced Celsius founder Steve Haley with David. Under Haley, the company focused on sales of 4-packs in Costco stores, but sales figures declined. As previously reported, David said the decision to exclusively sell 4-packs was a mistake. On Sep. 10, 2013, DeSantis invested another $2.2 million in Celsius, which has financed moves such as the company's international shipments to China, Brazil, Argentina, Paraguay and Uruguay.
In an effort to boost the brand's resonance through a gradual build-out, the revised strategy has emphasized six markets: Los Angeles, San Diego, Texas, South Florida, Tampa and New England. David told BevNET in October 2013 that Celsius will focus on New York, Chicago, Detroit, Milwaukee and Iowa in the upcoming year.
The full earnings report is below:
BOCA RATON, Fla. — Celsius Holdings, Inc., (Other OTC: CELH) the creator and marketer of Celsius