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SEOUL (Reuters) - South Korea's Goyang Wonders have expressed anger at not being allowed to join the minor leagues next year, accusing the Korea Baseball Organisation (KBO) of breaking a promise to allow the team to join the professional ranks.
General manager Ha Song told local media on Wednesday that KBO officials had reneged on a pledge to let the Wonders join the lower-tier Futures League in 2013.
"As one of the preconditions for launching our ball club, the KBO had promised that we would be in the Futures League by 2013," Ha was quoted as saying by Yonhap news agency.
"But the KBO simply told us that we will play 48 games in 2013 again. The KBO has given us no reason for that."
The Wonders, the only independent club with no league affiliation in South Korea, played 48 unofficial games against minor league affiliates of top-flight clubs since being founded a year ago.
This year, five teams in the northern division played 92 games and six clubs in the south played 100 games in the Futures League.
The Wonders, based just north-west of Seoul made up of journeymen players, undrafted high school and college graduates, and former American minor leaguers, wanted 100 games in 2013.
"Our guys need to be playing an established schedule, with six straight games (and one day off)," added Ha. "That will help them stay in game shape and really showcase their talent.
"This year, there were times when we had as many as 10 days off between games, and it was difficult to operate a team that way."
The Wonders are managed by Kim Sung-keun, a triple KBO championship winner, and posted a 20-21 record with seven ties in 2012, while losing five players poached by KBO clubs.
Ha said the club were looking no further than playing minor league baseball.
"We have no intention of joining the top league," he said. "We want to continue to give dreams and hopes to young players who would otherwise give up baseball."
The club's complaints, however, fell on deaf ears with the KBO.
"They were the ones that demanded to play 100 games, and we decided we would review the possibility after one season," said KBO operations chief Jeong Geum-jo.
"After watching them play this year, we feel that they're not yet good enough to handle a 100-game schedule."
Reporting by Alastair Himmer in Tokyo; Editing by John O'Brien


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I am sitting on a bar stool. On the other side of a round metal table, the world's second richest man is sipping a Diet Coke, eating french fries with his fingers and explaining the history of the polio vaccine. Bill Gates would still be the richest man in the world, if he didn't keep giving his money away. Now, after donating $28bn to the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation – which funds health, development and educational causes – he is down to his last $54bn.
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I moved from Kennewick, Washington to Portland, Oregon to attend school at Portland State University!
I started at Portland State University during the Fall 2011 Term. I received a Bachelor of Science degree: Major in Psychology and Minor in Community Health Education.
In regards to the location of Portland State University: I absolutely love that the campus is in Downtown Portland! There are always fun activities happening either on campus or outside of campus.
In regards to the academic atmosphere, it is extremely supportive.
Love this school so much that I am now getting my masters in social work!
I started at Portland State University during the Fall 2011 Term. I received a Bachelor of Science degree: Major in Psychology and Minor in Community Health Education.
In regards to the location of Portland State University: I absolutely love that the campus is in Downtown Portland! There are always fun activities happening either on campus or outside of campus.
In regards to the academic atmosphere, it is extremely supportive.
Love this school so much that I am now getting my masters in social work!
The campus is absolutely gorgeous and I have learned so much being from the classes I've taken here. It is more of a commuter school and most of the students are originally from Oregon. A high percentage of students are also a bit older than college students typically are (18-25) which makes the party scene a bit non-existent. However, if you are 21+ there are lots of bars in downtown that are worth your time. The biggest complaint I would have about Portland State is the location. I love Portland but downtown is not very safe in my opinion. There is a lot of scary people and a lot of crime that happens right around campus. If you wander too far from your dorm you may run into trouble. Also, I would recommend not taking night classes for safety reasons. We do have an easily accessible campus security who will escort you home if you're smart enough to take advantage!
As a first year student at PSU, I wasn't really sure what to expect, but so far I have loved it! Everyone I've met at PSU have been amazingly nice and supportive, professors and students alike. The campus is beautiful and centrally located in downtown Portland making commute and other activities a breeze, with serene park blocks in the middle making it feel as if you weren't really in the city. And to top everything off, PSU offers a wide range of classes and different areas of study.


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One of my most loved audio software tools is about to reach version 2. Harmony Navigator from Germany's Cognitone software will get some nice new features. The developer will also release a stripped down version called HN2 LE for those who don't need the advanced features. Be sure to check out my screencast showing a few of the features of the original Harmony Navigator: click here
"After more than a year, it's now time to bring Harmony Navigator to the next level. During the past year we more and more noticed that the needs of our users largely fall into two categories. While purists and fans of electronic music could comfortably do without virtual accompaniment bands, others wished they had more possibilities for adding their own patterns and building songs. Therefore we decided to offer two separate products for everyone's needs and budget: A compact and very affordable product for pure harmonic work, and a more comprehensive product for drafting prototypes of entire songs. We invested a lot of work in order to enhance the features of Harmony Navigator and make it more comfortable to draft of entire songs. The new song window is the most important achievement. It features multiple parts on a timeline, which also supports loop playback. You can now maintain your entire project in a single window." – cognitone.com
It should be released next month (Feb 2010). Read the full press release: click here


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SAINT LEO, Fla. – The Saint Leo men's soccer team (7-3, 2-2 SSC), behind the efforts of a Daniel Valdez header, upset the No.25-ranked Lynn University Fighting Knights (7-4, 3-2 SSC) by the score of 1-0, Saturday night from University Field in Sunshine State Conference action.
In what turned out to be a defensive struggle, Valdez punched home the only goal of the contest as his header in the 10th-minute helped Saint Leo to even their SSC record at 2-2.
The Lions found the breakthrough goal just 9:50 into the first half when Edgar Herrera dribbled around the right edge of the box and lofted a precision pass to the leaping head of Valdez who rocketed the ball home for the eventual game-winner.
The Lions' defense highlighted the remaining 90 minutes as the Saint Leo back four, led by Joey Lontrato, did not break against the high-powered Lynn offense.
The squad conceded only three corners and four shots-on-goal during the 90 minutes of play.
Solidifying the Lions' second clean sheet of the season was McKenzey Scott, who notched three saves on 16 Lynn shots.
The Lions, on the other hand, blasted 12 shots and earned five corner kicks.
The Lions will return to the field on Wednesday, October 12 when they host Florida Southern. Kickoff for the SSC slate is set for 7:00 p.m. For the latest news, information, and updates on the men's soccer team, visit SaintLeoLions.com.


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BROMSGROVE'S MP has shown his support for Holocaust Memorial Day (HMD) by signing a book of commitment.
HMD, being held today, (January 27), marks the anniversary of the liberation, in 1945, of Auschwitz-Birkenau's concentration and extermination camp, which the MP has previously visited with Bromsgrove students.
In the weeks running up to HMD the Holocaust Educational Trust placed the book in the House of Commons, giving MPs the chance to remember the victims of genocides.
In signing the book, the town's MP, Sajid Javid, paid tribute to the extraordinary men and women who, having survived the Holocaust, work to educate young people about what they endured through the Holocaust Educational Trust's Outreach programme.
The theme for this year's HMD is journeys, looking at how these were often experiences of persecution and terror for people who suffered in the Holocaust under Nazi persecution and in subsequent genocides.
The MP said: "HMD marks the anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau, and it is an important opportunity to remember the victims of the Holocaust and subsequent genocide.
"It is vitally important we both reflect on and learn from the appalling events of the Holocaust.
"By keeping it in our thoughts we are reminded to continue to challenge all forms of bigotry."
For more details visit the trust's website, hmd.org.uk.


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ADNAN OKTAR: In the will of Ataturk, Hazrat Mahdi (pbuh) is openly mentioned. Islamic Union is also openly mentioned. When Kenan Evren opened the will he said; "The Turkish nation will not bear this. If I reveal this, it will make an overwhelming impression on the people. So I will not tell it to people, let it be announced in the future." InshaAllah, Hazrat Mahdi (pbuh) will open and read this will to the public.
A9 TV, October 7th, 2012
ADNAN OKTAR: Because Ataturk was against fanaticism like everyone in Turkey. He also eagerly wanted the Union of Islam but a union which was purified by fanaticism. What kind of Islamic Union did he describe? The way of the Mahdi. In his will, Ataturk explains the way of the Mahdi in detail. He explained this by giving the name of the person in charge, Masha'Allah… August 4th, 2010 TV Kayseri and Samsun AKS TV
ADNAN OKTAR: Regarding adhering to our Prophet (saas) and the Qur'an he said, "Let everyone fulfill the Sunnah of our Prophet (saas)." He clearly said this one month before his death. He said, "Abide by the Qur'an." He said, "Carry out all the instructions" he said. What are these instructions? The complete Sunnah (the practices) of our Prophet (saas). So Ataturk said, "Live in line with the Sunnah."
He wanted all Turks to unite. He had the idea of Turan. He wanted all the Turkish nations to unite. Why did he want this? To provide world peace. Because a strong leader will provide a strong administration. He said, "The leader needs to be strong, so let the Turks take the lead and embrace all the Islamic world." There are also other lectures by Ataturk. He also said, "This unity will give birth to the unity of the whole world." So, Ataturk also believed sovereignty in the world would be established.
In the will that has not been announced yet, Hazrat Mahdi (pbuh) was clearly mentioned. Someone who is living at some place in the Mediterranean has seen this will of Ataturk. I will not give the name of this person now. He is a person of high official rank, he is a valuable elder brother. He has read the will. In the will of Ataturk, Hazrat Mahdi (pbuh), Hazrat Jesus (pbuh), Islamic union were all mentioned. Ataturk was a saint. People do not understand this. He was the person who prepared the ground for Hazrat Mahdi (pbuh). He wanted peace and glory to prevail in the world.
4 February 2013, Haber Türk
Serdar Turgut, a columnist, wrote an article where he said that Ataturk's will needs to be opened now. He wrote that when he saw the will, Kenan Evren said, 'The people are not ready for that' and postponed opening it until 25 years later. Here, Serdar Turgut reminds his readers that this duration is coming to an end on the 10th of November. He expressed that Ataturk was sure of Turkey's potential to become a leader of Islamic countries.
His article reads, "That's why Ataturk did not lift 'the Caliphate as an institution' because he knows that when the time comes, Turkey will take the lead once again. Kenan Evren did not explain this because he was afraid of this truth. According to me, this will of Ataturk is going to be opened by Erdogan whenever the international conjuncture is available and whenever it will serve Turkey's interests in the region."


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NEW YORK (AP) – The players' union has filed a grievance against the New York Mets and the commissioner's office, protesting how the team has handled Francisco Rodriguez after he was injured in a fight at Citi Field.
The Major League Baseball Players Association is challenging the Mets' decision to place the closer on the disqualified list and their effort to convert his contract to a non-guaranteed deal.
The union announced it was filing a grievance Wednesday. If the case isn't settled, arbitrator Shyam Das would decide whether the team's actions were justified.
Rodriguez tore a ligament in the thumb of his pitching hand while punching his girlfriend's father outside a family lounge at New York's ballpark last week.


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Hi i have started social media promotion for my website which i have an doubt regarding Twitter Campaign as seen some of the post regarding yet not cleared with the statement as anyone tried it before and what's your experience on it.Do i can start Twitter Campaign or not please do suggest me to proceed on it
For well marketing your service or product at internet, than you must try Twitter campaign for your product and services. Many people Re-tweet your tweet and other Favorites our Re-tweet. So, your brand name spread at internet. so, it is very useful.
Thanks Vishal i guess twitter campaign works better for my business
First af all create an official account of your brand. Fill it with content. Then create several indi accounts and try to imitate sort of activity in main Twitter.After that install some software like Tweedium Inviter and invite people from your competitors accounts. 100 at once and not more than 200 a day. Try to keep within 2:1 (following / followers) proportion.Do it every day.
Hey Renet thanks for the suggestion but can you elaborate little about indi accounts which i'm aware of it
what he going to say is create more dummy A/C on twitter for Re-Twits and promotions by your self only ........
Thanks Jack got the message will check it out with twitter
I can suggest you to have some followers first. You can buy 5,000 followers for few bucks on <snip>
It is useful for "social proof" : real people see that you have many "followers" so they think you must provide good information and stuff, and they are more inclined to follow you as well or subscribe to your list for example.
One of the most popular social media today is Twitter, that if it is used correctly, it can help you to drive traffic to your website. This type of social media allows you to communicate & interact with others and learn what is happening all over the world. Therefore, your marketing strategy must have an interaction and conversation with other Twitter users. Be responsive and try to help by answering their questions.


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SWINDON Town Ladies have announced the appointment of Steve Robertson as their new first-team manager.
Robertson takes over from Jason Brizzell and will be assisted by Shane Hewlett and Kim Reeves. Brizzell will now take charge of the Ladies' development squad.
"We're really pleased with those appointments and hope those two guys can steer us," Hewlett told the Advertiser.
"They've got some great ideas. We're out there trying to sign players from bigger clubs. There is no budget whatsoever but we want people to be inspired by our story and think that there's a group of people at Swindon Town who want to be somewhere."


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Oyster #93: Michele Lamy
I've always been extremely short-sighted, so I'm sure I was very reckless in my youth.
Michele Lamy is revered as one of the fashion industry's true eccentrics. She is best known as wife, muse and creative accomplice of gothic-fashion purist Rick Owens, however, this is just a single facet of Lamy's kaleidoscopic life - teenage stripper, cabaret consort, restaurateur, designer, film-maker, defence attorney and philosophical protegee to the late Gilles Deleuze are but a handful of Lamy's past pursuits. The LA club queen has cult appeal, kindled by an intimidating intellect and an awe-inspiring sense of style. In Oyster #93 we asked Lamy what roles beauty and self-image have played in her colourful life.
Renee Warne: I'm fascinated by what you must have been like as a teenager - did you have the same reckless confidence you have now?
Michele Lamy: I've always been extremely short-sighted, so I'm sure I was very reckless in my youth, as the fog surrounding me encouraged me to experiment a lot. The only thing I can be sure of is that my nose was always close to a book.
Your life has been an exotic pilgrimage, with a lot of exploration along the way. Can you explain some of the different phases you've experienced?
In my twenties, I wanted to escape my rich provincial upbringing, so I abandoned studies as a defence attorney to striptease. I was involved in the May, 1968 protests in Paris, and in the early seventies I wanted to be Bob Dylan. My thirties were spent living the Californian Dream surrounded by artists, and giving birth to my daughter Scarlett Rouge. My forties were an entrepreneurial era in Los Angeles where I met my honey, Rick Owens, and I will spend my fifties enjoying life with him.
Do you still like to experiment with your look, or do you feel you've settled into a routine that works for you?
Routine? No - except, perhaps, running out of fingers for rings and arms for bracelets!
What is your daily fitness routine?
Hammam [Turkish bath], boxing, weights and stretching.
What products do you use to care for your skin and hair?
Henna, oils and kohl.
You often wear a vertical line painted on your forehead. Is this symbolic?
Always. It's what keeps me grounded! I apply it with an eye pencil and make sure it's not too straight.
I've heard you treat your nails with henna. Can you explain the process?
It's not the traditional Indian henna, but a similar Japanese vegetable dye that's used to cover grey hair. It last forever and never chips. It's a good matte black.
You've altered your appearance in some significant and permanent ways, like tattooing your hands and gold plating your teeth. What was the motivation behind this?
To be able to sing King Kong Blues.
What's your view on the rise of tattooing and body piercing in the mainstream?
As with most things, sometimes it fits, and sometimes it does not. I admire Sang Bleu [tattoo art/fashion publication].
How do you maintain the manic energy levels required to manage all of your projects at the moment?
With happiness.
You are often sensationalised as having pagan, occult and voodoo associations. Do you subscribe to any of these superstitions?
Belief is a way to express a memory of your genes.
How would you define beauty?
Getting older with satisfaction and imagination.
Words: Renee Warne
Photography: Nicolas Hidiro


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>General Running>Meatless Protein sources
I made this for lunch today. I'm not a big meat lover (don't really like it) so I'd love some ideas on how to get more protein into my diet.
Not a fan of your shameless plugging of your site but I must give props where props are due. The photographs on your blog are VERY good. Is that your work?
Eggs are a great source. Sometimes I'll hard boil a couple dozen, toss the yolks (yes...I know), a little salt and pepper and enjoy. I ingest a lot of protein daily, but it's mostly through whey protein shakes and sawdust...OK...It's really psyllium fiber, but it might as well be sawdust. **grin**
I've been eating a lot of beans lately, with all the winter weather. Lots of stews/soups with beans and some good hearty greens. Just last night we made a kale and white bean stew that is delicious. We also have a chickpea/spinach/cashew curry planned for a dinner this week. Constantly have hummus around as well - super cheap and easy to make at home, and we usually dip carrot sticks in it.
Nuts for snacks. We buy most of our nuts at Trader Joe's, since they seem to have the best selection and the best prices. I have also been obsessed with these for the past few months.
Every few weeks we will do a Thai style curry with tofu as the protein as well, and toss in whatever vegetables look good at the store/farmers' market. We actually just got some really interesting Thai curry pastes at the local Asian market, but we like the red and green Thai Kitchen stuff too that you can find at any grocery store.
My wildly inconsistent PRs:
5k: 24:36 (10/20/12)
10k: 52:01 (4/28/12)
Marathon: 4:19:11 (10/2/2011)
I've been eating a lot of beans lately...
And they're good for your heart!
About 70% protein by weight. Tastes a bit like boullion. Maybe a little more cheesy. Tastes excellent on porridge and in stews/casseroles.
I've really been enjoying Greek yogurt smoothies lately. Greek yogurt is a good source of protein.
I didn't go to your site because it wasn't a clickable link and I'm too lazy to copy-paste.
But my meatless protein sources include:
+1 to everything Butter Tart listed (except for eggs, which are meat), and I add the following: quinoa, rice, oats, and really all grains, hummus, pumpkin seeds & all other seeds.
To me, the most important quality of a meatless protein source is that it be minimally processed. However, I am an omnivore.
Running is stupid
Legumes, grains, nuts and seeds (watch the fat), as stated above.
I am a vegetarian most of the year and a vegan during Lent -- which is coming up -- so protein is a concern here too.
Ick. That stuff makes you fart like crazy.


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Clean Water Projects: Fixing the Cycle of "Break-Down & Repair"
In the following TEDx video, David Damberger of Engineers Without Borders broaches the subject of failure as it relates to international aid and development. Watch the video and read on for Action Against Hunger's take on what he gets right—and where his argument needs some elaboration.
Damberger is right when he says that this topic is rarely discussed publicly, but while his candor here is refreshing, his conclusion—that aid has "failed [...] but only because it hasn't failed enough"—is unjustifiably grim.
Listening to Damberger, one gets the impression that development organizations are simply plowing ahead with projects that are doomed from the start by poor follow-through and post-project planning. While this may have been what he observed in his experience with Engineers Without Borders, it should not be taken as an accurate assessment of what's going on in the broader NGO community.
In fact, many humanitarian organizations (including Action Against Hunger) have long understood the lessons of failure articulated by Damberger. For example, he's completely correct when he says that water points tend to break down without maintenance. However, his prescription of simply admitting failure and creating spreadsheets to track program effectiveness is, to put it mildly, not all that can be done about this.
Building Capacity, Self-Sufficiency
Nick Radin, Action Against Hunger's Senior Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Advisor, well understands the failures Damberger is talking about. Nick acknowledges that this cycle of "break-down and repair, break-down and repair [of water points] has, in some cases, created a belief among beneficiaries where they say 'We don't need to maintain our water infrastructure because if it breaks down, another NGO will come along and replace it.' And while such an outlook is understandable amongst vulnerable people who lead difficult lives, so long as NGOs are repairing and re-repairing the same water points, it means that other unserved communities will not receive assistance."
The solution, says Nick, is not to pack up and go home:
"NGOs are increasingly working with local authorities, community-based organizations, and water committees to ensure infrastructure is maintained… as, the best way to teach people to operate and maintain a system is to train, enable and advise them in how to carry out routine maintenance or major repairs themselves."
—Nick Radin, Senior Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Advisor, Action Against Hunger
Tackling Technical & Organizational Failures
But as Damberger says, it's often the case that communities can't afford to replace faulty parts when an improved water source breaks down. This, too, is a problem with solutions that Damberger does not mention, says Nick. "It's often a question not of equipment breaking down but of social cohesion, a responsible water committee building a cash reserve [by requiring small fees to use the water point while it operates] so that when it breaks down a new one can be bought or repairs made." And when the community can't afford even small fees, NGOs are more than ever working to strengthen local water ministries so they have the capacity to help communities operate and maintain their water points. In this way, citizens also learn to hold local authorities accountable instead of waiting for another NGO to come along.
Greater Coordination, Coverage, Efficiency
And if that's still not enough, there's a relatively recent strategy called the "cluster approach" that shows promise. The essence of the cluster approach is that different organizations with similar missions are now coordinating with one another to ensure that their projects do not overlap and waste resources. This helps ensure that the situation Damberger describes—multiple failed water points built by a jumble of different agencies—is replaced by greater agency coordination, improved coverage, and a more efficient use of aid dollars.
Ultimately, Damberger raises some great points even when he fails to include some recent advances. ACF applauds the discussion that Engineers Without Borders is having as we and all our colleague NGOs strive to ensure ever-more effective aid.


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RestaurantLogic Grid puzzles come with a handy interactive grid that will help you solve the puzzle based on the given clues.
Ricardo, Steve, and Will went to a restaurant. They each ordered different dishes, and when they left, they each took a different flavor of mint. The dishes that they ordered were Chicken Soup, Greek Salad, and Steak. The types of mints available were Classic, Lemon, and Menthol.
Ricardo did not order the steak.
The person that ordered the salad didn't have menthol.
Steve (who did not have the classic mint) did not order the salad.
Will ordered the soup.
Will did not have the lemon mint.
Steve did not have the menthol.
The person who ordered the soup did not have a classic mint.
AnswerRicardo had the salad and the classic mint.
Steve had the steak and took a lemon mint.
Will had the soup and had a menthol mint.
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Naturally, the first question to Willie Randolph was about Saturday's starter:
1) He said Mike Pelfrey and Phil Humber are options from the minor leagues. Pelfrey is pitching tonight, but GM Omar Minaya said he'll be kept to a pitch count of around 40 to keep him in the mix. Dave Williams and Jason Vargas aren't being considered.
2) Randolph said it would not be Pedro Martinez.
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A TWENTY-foot high figure of England's patron saint will parade through the town centre to celebrate St George's Day next week.
On Wednesday, April 23, the saint's feast day, the giant statue will lead a procession made up of 100 school children from Regent Street along Canal Walk and into Wharf Green after being blessed by a local vicar.
The children will be divided into four groups where they will take part in a variety of different activities, including arts and crafts, dance, sport and a lunch station.
There will also be demonstrations from No Added Sugar, while Swindon Leisure Services will be offering a sport orientated activity zone.
Swindon Dance and Folk Dance Remixed Group will be offering May-pole dancing and then performing to the children to finish the day.
The parade will start at 11am and the afternoon of activities will finish at 2pm.
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Electrical Engineer, Facilities Development
Electrical Engineer for project and construction specific engineering in the Facilities Development Group. This position requires the ability to work successfully in a team environment providing electrical design and construction support for infrastructure/utility systems. The electrical engineer will oversee and efficiently execute electrical engineering for architectural building permit packages, respond to City comments, and provide revisions as needed for permit issuance. In addition, the engineer will provide support for internal electrical project specification, infrastructure design, and material takeoffs.
- Create electrical drawings in AutoCAD to be included in architectural permit package for City submittal/review including power, lighting, and communication.
- Provide engineering and technical support for internal/external construction trades.
- Conceptualize and design energy efficiency programs for implementation across various facilities components such as lighting, motor controls, power systems, etc.
- Confer with engineers, end users, and project controllers to discuss existing or potential engineering projects/products.
- Design electrical instruments, components, and facilities for commercial and industrial applications.
- Direct and coordinate construction, installation, maintenance, documentation, and testing activities to ensure compliance with specifications, codes, and end user requirements.
- Perform detailed calculations to compute and establish construction and installation standards and specifications.
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CRASH-strapped Dudley and District MS Society is in urgent need of financial help to try and stay afloat.
Matters came to a head when the group had to abandon its prized pilates class - because it couldn't afford to pay for it.
The group, which has 173 members, meets every Tuesday at the Dingle Community Centre, Madeley Road, Kingswinford.
Set up to help multiple sclerosis sufferers across the borough, many of whom are housebound, the group organises a range of events every Tuesday in addition to meals and outings which take place once a month.
Members also produce their own newsletter and the group runs its own minibuses, manned by volunteers, to transport members.
Branch secretary Sharon Smith said: "The pilates class was excellent and had only just started, but we just couldn't afford to pay for it.
"We're absolutely desperate for funds - but at the moment we don't have anyone who is fundraising on our behalf.
"We're appealing to any local business, or anyone who might be able to help us."
The group is set to receive five computers thanks to Dudley Inner Wheel and Sharon Smith added: "We can't thank them enough, not only for the computers but helping to raise awareness of our group.
"MS attacks the nervous system, but no two sufferers are the same as it affects their balance and co-ordination."
Anyone able to help the group can call Sharon Smith on 07809 637788.


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The latest data from the FT/Economist Business Barometer, the quarterly global business sentiment survey, was published last week and the business-friendliness section again made for interesting reading.
France's "business friendliness" has plummeted since the last barometer survey, which was conducted before before the election of François Hollande as president. For the first time, more of the business executives surveyed by the EIU rated the country's "unfriendly" than "friendly" to business. Read more


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It's that time of year again! The lights glimmer on every street corner. The kitchens burst with heavenly smells. The trees shelter a pile of wrapped presents ...
Yes, Christmas is coming soon, but I'm actually referring to the beloved final exams. Just when I am ready for winter break after a long semester, school puts a damper on the excitement with a load of weighty tests.
In my case, when the teacher suggested on the first day of class that studying a little bit every day would be a good idea, I casually scoffed at the remark and came home from school to do whatever pleased me that day.
All too soon, though, Christmas break is just around the corner, and along with it come some pretty big tests coming up that I haven't studied one bit yet for.
One thing that I can't stand, though, is failure. I'm a sore loser and I hate disappointing myself and others, so alas, the studying must begin. Fortunately, I've completed two tests already that were not cumulative (just testing over the last chapters covered), but the rest are. I now have to go back and try to reinvent my studying habits so that I can cover a semester's worth of notes glaring up at me.
To put it mildly, this rarely works. First off, I am already sick of studying from my first two tests, and I dread the hours of staring at pages of notes that are still to come. It is just too much to expect anyone to be able to sit and study for hours when they are not used to it, and then to expect them to instantly remember all that they have crammed into their brains for the last several hours on the test is utterly impossible! Unless they happen to have a photographic memory. And to anyone who does; I am sorely jealous ...
Since most people do not enjoy and are not practiced at studying for hours on end, memorizing hundreds of notes, it burns them out quickly.
To me, this sounds eerily like some other things popular in the coming weeks, say maybe like New Year's resolutions? I already hear radio stations chattering about the list of changes people wish to make to their lives that will instantly be implemented when January first strikes. Honestly, I am all for fixing up areas in my life where I am lacking, but it is the way that people go about it that doesn't quite work out.
Typically, people will attack their resolutions with gusto the first couple weeks of January, and there are even those determined, driven people that stick with them all year (for whom I hold great respect), but the majority lose interest or get tired of the work all too quickly. And I'm sad to say that I have been one of those people.
The problem doesn't lie in the resolution. I truly do think that everyone needs to examine their lives and try to make themselves the best that they can be in order to live life to its fullest. In my opinion, though, the issue is that we force ourselves all at once to take on a new habit or lifestyle that burns us out because we are not used to it.
Just like trying to sit and study for hours on end because I haven't been going over my notes all along, I usually find myself far more interested in the pretty landscape outside my window or the peppy Christmas jingle playing in the next room. Next thing I know, I'm up cleaning my room or attending to some other task I would never normally be so willing to do. Ironically I seem to know how it goes all too well ...
The only answer I can gather from my limited experience is that I need to bite off smaller pieces at a time. All through the year I need to spend a little time going over what I am learning so that when the final exam comes I can just fine tune my knowledge and breeze through it.
Instead of trying to change our lives instantly at the New Year, it would work better to examine them regularly, trying constantly to improve our minds, bodies, careers, families, or whatever it might be that needs some attention. I want to be in tip top shape all year round, not just in January! And if I am constantly working at it all year then I will be practiced and more likely to stick with whatever I am trying to achieve.
So, here it comes ... I hear the carols jingling all around town. I see the glittering snow covering the ground. I feel the New Year barreling its way in. And thus, I want to make a fresh start, but not like last year. This year I will take it one step at a time, and with any luck, next year at this time I will still be reaping the benefits. How about you?
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SAINT LEO, Fla. – The Saint Leo University men's soccer team (4-3, 2-3 SSC) dropped an overtime heartbreaker to Eckerd College (3-4-1, 1-1-1 SSC) by a score of 1-0 on Wednesday, Sep 26 at University Field.
After 92 minutes of scoreless soccer, Eckerd's Mark Lee connected on a header from Matt Dolan that found the back of the net and gave the Tritons a 1-0 win.
The first half consisted of 45 minutes of physical defensive play with limited offensive opportunities for both squads. Saint Leo was only able to get two shots off, neither of which were on target. The Tritons totaled six shots in the first half, two of which were on mark.
In the second half, more offensive chances were available for the Lions, as they totaled 10 shots for the half, half of those being on mark. However, the Lions could not capitalize on any chances. The Lions' defense improved in the second half, holding the Tritons to just one shot in the period.
Andrew Hoffer had two saves on the night for the Tritons, as his record improves to 2-1. Manuel Schoenhuber had just two saves on the night, and his record falls to 4-3 on the year.
The Saint Leo men's soccer team gets back in action against Palm Beach Atlantic on Sep 29 when the Lions travel to Palm Beach for the non-conference match up.


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- Madoka Magica Rebellion BD Brings the Magic Home:
It's such an amazing movie. Didn't come to Singapore like the first two, but had the pleasure, nay, honor of watching it in cinemas in Japan during my homestay program. Sad that I won't be able to get ahold of this BD till the end of the month as it's bundled together with all my other April orders.
- "Asuna vs Shana" – Fighting Climax Indeed:
The problems that come with licensing this would be similar to other crossover games like Super Robot Wars. Too many rights of all the individual franchises to manage. It would be expensive and I even in the US, I do believe different companies hold the rights for the various series featured.
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Sorry, Mikoto > Shana in my books! (^.^)
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VAST tracts of the country's oceans will be formally declared as protected areas on Friday as part of long-running efforts to establish the world's largest network of marine reserves.
The federal government will also announce details of $100 million for fishers to compensate for the impact of the reserves. Fishers will also have until July 2014 before restrictions on what practices can take place in the reserves come into effect.
The new marine reserves cover more than 2.3 million square kilometres of additional protected ocean along the South Australian, West Australian, NSW and Northern Territory coasts.
The vast Coral Sea, which sits between the Great Barrier Reef and the edge of Australian waters and is home to dozens of important marine species and coral reefs, will also be protected.
The declaration completes a ring of more than 3 million square kilometres of reserves right around the coast. Marine parks were established across the Great Barrier Reef and in Victorian and Tasmanian waters under the Howard government.
The Environment Minister, Tony Burke, said: ''Australia is a world leader when it comes to protecting our oceans, and so we should be, we've got responsibility for more of the ocean than almost any other country on Earth.'' He said the majority of the 80,000 submissions sent to the government since it first outlined the borders for the new reserves in June had been supportive.
Only some of the new reserves - which are in Commonwealth waters starting several kilometres off the coast - will completely ban fishing. Some will allow just recreational fishing, while others will permit some commercial fishing.
The opposition environment spokesman, Greg Hunt, said while the Coalition supported marine parks, the failure to change boundaries showed consultation with industry had been a sham.


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Pro Wrestlings Legends DVD
Who paved the way for today's wrestlers? What did they have to do in order to earn themselves respect and the title of 'Legend.' Six of Pro Wrestling's Legends are highlighted in this action packed DVD featuring the most exhilarating matches of their lives! Watch how they fought their way to the top, and how they stay there to this day - find out why they're still making an impact in the ring of Pro Wrestling's world.
Six Great Matches Featuring:
- "Hacksaw" Jim Duggan
- Greg "The Hammer" Valentine
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HENRY ash blanket... thoughtful, beautiful woven blanket... Layering item!!!
If I had an entire closet for linens, I would own so many of this type of layering blankie. You can put a few on your bed, several on the sofa, drag one around the house like Linus... there is just something amazing about beautifully done wovens for me.... Man/woman/kid/sofa/bed/modern/traditional. :) Found this company through Domino book of Decorating!


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Topic: Back pain - a common symptom?
Hi everyone - my dad has had back pain for many years but it was always pretty localized in the lower back. Lately he has been having pain again but he says it's a little different and we are worried it might be a symptom of disease progression.
He says the pain recedes significantly with heat and medication so I'm not sure what to think.
Anybody have any ideas?
Thanks and best of luck to all!


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Hey guys,
My site looks great while browsing on my Mac. But when on a Windows machine, the fonts look thinner and ugly. Why is this? Can this be fixed using CSS / HTML? Thanks guys.
Unfortunately, Windows is just plain ugly. But Windows users are used to that.
LOL. I'm with Ralph.
But am I to understand you didnt use CSS to design the site in the first place? Hopefully you didn't rely on the FONT tag. That would be the first thing to get rid of, not just because of the "thinning fonts" but because it's just bad code.
The next thing to know is that fonts MUST be present in the local machine. so even if you had used a css as such: p { font: 14px "Thick mac", Arial,Helvetica, san-serif; } when you viewed it on a machine that didnt have the "Thick mac" font installed it would display using the next available font in the list ( in my example, Arial) thus appearing like your fonts got thinner... you need to design around fonts that you are relatively certain would be present in both mac and PCs )
Other than that you can also add CSS3 @font rules, but then you need to host a copy of the font on your site and know that older browser would still see the tinner font as they may not support CSS3
No, I am certainly not using <font> tags. I am using CSS with a font that is web-safe (Arial). I guess there is nothing you can do then, because Windows just thins that font anyway. So annoying.
You can turn on Cleartype for (supposedly) better rendering of fonts in IE.
Basically, the older the version of Windows and the older the version of IE, the worse fonts will look. No matter what you do, older Windows/IE will always make you cry.
It's funny because I find OSX's font rendering to be a blurry illegible mess, and would hold cleartype up against it for on-screen legibility any day.
But that all hinges on what you're used to looking at more than anything else. Just be glad it's not fre e typ e wi th it s re tar ded ker ni ng of tex t.
Both freetype and the apple renderer claim to be closer to print in appearance - I don't find blurry and illegible where two instances of the same word don't even render the same on screen to be consistent with print. YMMV.
It also may simply depend on what fonts you're declaring... OSX and Windows typically have different base fonts, and if the font you are declaring doesn't exist on the windows machine, you're **** out of luck.
Expecting ANY form of consistent font appearance, even using webfonts, across platforms is unrealistic at the best of times, nonsensical at the worst.
It's really a tired old argument that comes up time and time again. Basically Apple's renderer is more concerned about preserving glyph shape than with legibility -- Windows is more concerned about legibility by hammering lines into pixel boundaries, to hell with "glyph shape". It's hard to say who's actually "right", I just know I personally prefer Window's improved legibility.
I've come across these great article about text legibility on uxbooth. One of it is to using transparent text-shadow ( css3 ), not sure if ie support it, but i guess you could try using IE's special css filter, check it here.
I haven't tried those method, so i would love to see how's your experiment going


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dtp883 wrote:Just wanted to let you know in this instance you would use the word eres (the tú form of ser) since you are describing a quality not a location or temporary emotion.
Not only that, corto isn't used for height too. It should bajo, bajito. And also it doesn't sound enough idiomatic, he should have used an equivalent to "then, you must be pretty short!", but oh well..


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|Get it Right!
Trim tabs save time and money and nix handling hassles.
By Capt. Bill Pike — June 2002
One of the perils of owning a boathouse with a boat or two inside it are unscheduled boat rides. Relatives show up unexpectedly. Or friends. Even strangers. And after a polite interval, the inevitable question arises, "Got time for a little spin?" Which is totally cool, of course, especially for a guy like me who enjoys just about every kind of boat ride there is.
Nevertheless, unscheduled boat rides often involve one or more passengers with little knowledge of boats, a state of affairs that sometimes precipitates operational hassles. For example, some friends fell by my house, Mullet Mansion, recently and within minutes began wondering aloud whether we all might take "a little spin," either in my offshore boat, the Scrumpy Vixen, or my inshore boat, the Mullet Chasseur.
"Better take the Scrump," I suggested, given the large size of the group that wanted to go. A virtual chess game of dynamic trim on the high seas ensued. More to the point, because the folks who filed aboard had little idea of how continuously shifting weights can affect the stability and trim of a boat, they proceeded to carom around my wheelhouse, cabin, and cockpit like rampant gazelles on a savanna. Being the great guy I am, with serious empathy for the human condition, I said nary a harsh word, choosing instead to deal with the situation by applying a nifty bit of simple boathandling technique.
Which brings me--rather circuitously, I'll admit--to the subject of this piece: trim tabs. Not only are "tabs," as they're affectionately known to most of us, great for removing excessive heel from a vessel burdened with constantly shifting passengers, but they possess a host of other virtues, among them enhanced running efficiency and the extension of usable throttle range. But to understand how tabs accomplish all this good stuff, you first have to look at how and why they work.
Next page > Trim Tabs, Part 2 > Page 1, 2, 3
This article originally appeared in the February 2003 issue of Power & Motoryacht magazine.


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Battery Operated 6.5" LED Fluorescent Glow Sticks
You can never have too many glow sticks at Burning Man. No, they're not for waving back and forth at a DJ while you're on the dance floor. (Though, I did witness "kids" doing this when Oakenfold and Tiesto spun at the 2005 Burning Man. My head was shaking. It's not a concert, folks!) Anyhow, I clip these to my backpack, tape them on the spokes of my bike (which creates fancy spinning lights when you are riding), tie them to my tent stakes so people don't trip, and yes, even use them as ambient lighting if the night calls for it. They're very handy! For a VERY funny video of how great glow sticks are, check out this video I've referenced. Seriously, it's excellent!
The perfect Hanukkah Menorah for Ravers, lol. Or for those who like a warm holiday glow without fear of fire. The Glow menorah uses light sicks instead of candles.Tags: hanukkah, menorah, glow sticks, modern menorah, dci, glowing menorahAdded 6 Years Ago from Dcigift
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This post shows simple Collaborative applications that were built using the LCCS Flash-Only SDK. The Flash-Only SDK has been a recent addition this article is an attempt to improve the examples of the SDK.
The applications are
Just to highlight, the apps FlashSimpleChat and FlashWebCamExample were built using the Flash builder and they are flex-less or mx-free applications. The source for the applications can be downloaded here.
Snapshot of the apps,
Please feel free to extend the app,or suggest better examples.


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This necklace is one of my favorites,well they are all my favorite. It is really cool! About 40 years ago, my parents went to new mexico where he learned how to make this from the indians. I found it at my mothers house along with alot more and askedher where she got it. She replied, your father made for me before you were born, you can have it. I couldn't believe it! There are 19 nuggets , spaced with others beads, appox 12 inches long. It is a beautiful blue-green color with black to dark brow spider webbing. I wear it all the time, they are natural stones is what he told me. They have a lustrius shine. Cool huh!


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In order to vote in an election or referendum in Ireland, you must be registered to vote.
Being registered to vote means that you can participate in deciding who
represents you at local government level, national government level
and European government
Every local authority in Ireland is responsible for compiling and publishing a list of voters in its area. This is called the Register of Electors or the Electoral Register. Anyone can inspect this Register and it is available in all local authority offices, post offices, Garda stations and public libraries. You can check to see if you are on the Electoral Register here.
The published Register contains the voter's name, address, polling station and category of voter. For inclusion in the Register of Electors you must complete application form RFA which is available from your local authority, to whom it must be returned. When the register is being compiled, the application form is available to download at checktheregister.ie.
A new draft Register is compiled each year and is published on 1 November.
To be eligible to be included in the Register of Electors, you must:
Students living away from home while attending college have the choice of being registered at either their home address or their student residential address. You must be registered at one address only and you must live at that address on 1 September before the register comes into force. If you live away from the address at which you are registered, you will need to contact the registration authority and give them your new address.If you leave your address but you plan to return there within 18 months, you can continue to be registered there, as long you do not register at any other address.
If you need to add your name or change your entry in the draft Register, you can do this up to 25 November each year. You must fill in form RFA1 for the draft Register. You can get an RFA1 form from your local post office or public library. Forms are also available from your local authority and this is where completed forms should be returned to. The form is also available to download at that time at checktheregister.ie.
If you are applying because you have moved to a new address, you should include this information and your former address so that you can be removed from the register for that area.
The amended Register of Electors is published on 1 February and comes into force on 15 February.
If your name is not on the Register of Electors in February, you may still make an application to be included in a supplement to the Register on form RFA2. You can make this application at any time, but in order to be included in the supplement used at an election, your application must be received by your local authority at least 15 days before polling day (Sundays, public holidays and Good Friday are not counted as days for this purpose).
You are eligible for inclusion in the supplement to the Register of Electors on or after the day on which you reach 18 years of age. You can be included if this birthday falls after the closing date for applications but is on or before polling day. If you are within this category, you should accompany your application with a copy of your birth certificate.
You can apply for inclusion on the supplement as a result of changing address on form RFA3. This will also remove you from the register for your previous address.
Local authorities publish two versions of the Register of Electors: the full register and the edited register.
The Full Register lists everyone who is entitled to vote. Once a Full Register has been published, it can only be used for an electoral or other statutory purpose.
The Edited Register contains the names and addresses of those voters who have indicated that their details can be used for other purposes (for example, for direct marketing use by a commercial company or other organisation).
If you do not want your details to be included in the Edited Register, you should tick the "opt out" box on the registration form. If you want your details to be included in the Edited Register, that is, you are happy that commercial companies and other organisations will contact you with direct marketing, you should leave the "opt out" box blank.
If you do not tick the "opt out" box, it is assumed that you want your details to be included in the Edited Register, if you do not wish your details to appear on the Edited Register tick the "opt out" box.
It is an offence for an organisation/commercial body to contact someone from the full electoral register for direct marketing purposes. This was set down in law under Section 32 of the Electoral (Amendment) Act 2001. Find out more about how to deal with unsolicited direct marketing material in Ireland.
The type of election you can vote in depends on your citizenship.The following people are eligible to vote:
*If you are an EU citizen, other than an Irish or British citizen, and you were not registered to vote in previous European elections in Ireland, you must also complete a declaration, Form EP1, to guard against double voting in the election. The local council will register you to vote in your local constituency and send the information in your declaration to your home EU Member State. You can also get the form from your local authority.
If you are an Irish citizen living abroad you cannot register to vote, that is, be added to the Register of Electors. The only exception to this is in the case of Irish officials on duty abroad (and their spouses) who may register on the postal voters list.
You will normally be required to vote in person at an official voting centre but you may be eligible for a postal vote if you are:
You may also be eligible for a postal vote if you cannot go to a polling station because:
Applications for inclusion on the Postal Voters List must be received by 25 November at the latest.
If you are registered as a postal voter, you may vote by post only. You may not vote at a polling station.
If you are eligible for the postal voter list but are not included, you can apply for inclusion in the relevant supplement to the lists.
The latest date for receipt of applications is:
Application forms are available from your local authority.
You may also qualify to be on a Special Voters List for those who live in hospitals, nursing homes or similar institutions and who wish to vote at these locations. Applications for inclusion on the Special Voters List must be made by 25 November and, in the case of a first application, must be accompanied by a medical certificate.
If you are eligible for the Special Voter list but are not included, you can apply for inclusion in the relevant supplement to the lists.
The latest date for receipt of applications is:
Application forms are available from your local authority.
Application forms for inclusion on the Electoral Register, Special Voters List, Postal Voters List and the amended Electoral Register are available from all local authorities, post offices and public libraries.
Forms are also available on www.checktheregister.ie.
Completed forms must be returned to your local authority.
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Chimp stone age reported in news@nature 12 Feb 2007, BBC News 13 Feb 2007 and New Scientist 17 Feb 2007. Archaeologists have found stone tools in the rainforests of West Africa they believe were made and used by chimpanzees about 4,300 years ago. The tools are rock pieces similar to chunks of rock that modern day chimps have been observed to use to crack nut open. University of Calgary scientists dated the rocks by using radiocarbon dating on charcoal from the soil in which they were found. They also analysed nut starch found on the stones and found that it came from panda nuts – a type of nut commonly eaten by chimps, but not by humans. Archaeologist Huw Barton, of the University of Leicester commented: "What makes this find interesting is that the rocks are so old. For all we know stone tool use behaviour could be very ancient." The scientists who did the analysis, claimed the stones are evidence that humans and chimps both inherited tool using ability from a common evolutionary ancestor. Julio Mercader, who led the study, commented: "The simplest, most parsimonious explanation to having two lineages using bashing technologies is that both inherited it, rather than inventing it."
Editorial Comment: Chimps are not the only animals to use "bashing technology" or tools to get food. Otters use rocks to pry open shells of molluscs and Egyptian vultures throw rocks at ostrich eggs to break them open. However, no-one would claim that otters and vultures inherited this ability from a common ancestor with either chimps or men. Using tools is a behaviour that many animals and birds are capable of, and is learned by successive generations. If chimps have been doing it for the claimed 4,300 years then it is just more evidence that chimps reproduce after their kind, repeating the same behaviour with each generations. (Ref. apes, diet, learning)
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CHILLICOTHE, Ohio (AP) -- Police say a juvenile riding on the trunk of a vehicle fell and injured his head in the southern Ohio city where another teen died last month after falling off the hood of a vehicle while "car-surfing."
Police in Chillicothe (chihl-ih-KAWTH'-ee) say the boy injured Thursday afternoon fell from a moving vehicle in a residential neighborhood and struck his head on the ground. They said he was flown to a Columbus hospital, and the extent of his injury wasn't known.
Police say the vehicle was driven by an apparently unrelated woman.
No charges had been filed by Thursday night.
The incident comes less than two weeks after a 16-year-old boy fell from a car hood in a Chillicothe parking lot. He died as a result of a severe head injury.


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Want to throw away your eyeliner, lip liner, and blush forever? Some women are turning to permanent makeup, or cosmetic tattooing, for makeup that does not run or smear.
Cosmetic tattooing was practiced by several ancient Mediterranean cultures, as evidenced by the tattooed mummies found by archaeologists. Cosmetic tattooing experienced a rebirth in the United States in the late 1970s, and today there are a growing number of cosmetologists, tattoo artists, nurses, and aestheticians in the industry.
For women who have arthritis, stroke, Parkinson's disease, multiple sclerosis, or other conditions that cause tremors, putting on makeup can be an impossible task. Permanent makeup eliminates their frustration. Women with vision problems, who are blind, or who have cataracts may also be good candidates.
Cosmetic tattooing also helps women who have allergies or hypersensitivity to makeup. Female athletes and other physically active women are turning to permanent cosmetics, as are business women, entertainers, models, and housewives.
For women who have lost their hair because of chemotherapy, permanent eyebrows and eyeliner can restore self-esteem and eliminate the need to reapply eyebrows every day. Cosmetic tattooing can also help with vitiligo—a condition in which the skin loses pigment. Permanent makeup can blend lightened skin tones with the surrounding normal-colored skin.
Some of the most common procedures are eyeliner, eyebrows, and lip liner. Another popular procedure is a "para-medical" one—nipple areola restoration. During the procedure, the skin can be re-toned to match the surrounding area more closely.
Blush application is not recommended for anyone who gets much sun exposure. Women with vitiligo who choose permanent makeup must also limit their time in the sun. The tattoo does not protect people from the sun's UV rays. Both procedures usually require several sessions to complete.
Regardless of the body area or the technique, the concept is always the same: placing iron oxide or titanium dioxide pigments below the skin. The amount of pigment, the color, and whether manual or electrical instruments are used can vary.
Before having your procedure, you should have a consultation with the technician and review your medical history.
Permanent makeup application has its risks, including:
The amount of discomfort from this type of tattooing depends on your pain threshold, the skill of the technician, and the procedure. Several topical anesthetic and desensitizing products are used to make the procedure as pain-free as possible.
Expect some bruising and swelling. These can last 2-3 days for eye procedures and up to one week for lips. Ice can relieve symptoms, and you should avoid using alpha-hydroxy acid products or topical tretinoin on tattooed areas because they can lighten the pigments.
Both sunlight and regular light can lighten the color. One reason is that pigments are not placed as deep or as heavy as they would be on, say, the arm, because facial skin is delicate. For some women, the color lasts for more than a decade without fading significantly.
The Food and Drug Administration considers permanent makeup ink to be a cosmetic. They are approved under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act. The practice of tattooing is regulated by local jurisdictions—not the FDA.
Lasers have been developed for removing tattoos. However, removal can take several treatments and be expensive. There may also be scarring with removal. People with cosmetic tattoos should be careful when undergoing laser treatments in the area.
Shop for a permanent cosmetic technician the same way you would for a doctor. Learn about the industry and the procedures, and visit the location you are considering.
Find out the following information about the technician:
Ask yourself the following when visiting the site:
Several national organizations offer guidelines for technicians and referrals for consumers, including the American Academy of Micropigmentation and the SPCP. Technicians can get certified by the Academy.
American Society of Plastic Surgeons
Society of Permanent Cosmetic Professionals
Canadian Dermatology Association
De Cuyper C. Permanent makeup: indications and complications. Clin Dermatol. 2008;26(1):30-34.
Information for the public. The Society of Permanent Cosmetic Professionals website. Available at: http://www.spcp.org/thinking-of-getting-a-cosmetic-tattoo/#procedures. Accessed April 21, 2016.
Other permanent cosmetic procedures. The Society of Permanent Cosmetic Professionals website. Available at: http://www.spcp.org/thinking-of-getting-a-cosmetic-tattoo/other-permanent-cosmetic-procedures. Accessed April 21, 2016.
Permanent make up FAQ. The Society of Permanent Cosmetic Professionals website. Available at: http://www.spcp.org/thinking-of-getting-a-cosmetic-tattoo/permanent-makeup-faq. Accessed April 21, 2016.
Permanent make up may cause permanent problems. League of Permanent Cosmetic Providers website. Available at: http://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2010/10/22/130755930/permanent-makeup-may-cause-permanent-problems. Accessed April 21, 2016.
Tattoos & permanent makeup. Food and Drug Administration website. Available at: http://www.fda.gov/cosmetics/productsingredients/products/ucm107327.htm. Updated August 31, 2015. Accessed April 21, 2016.
Last reviewed April 2016 by Michael Woods, MD
Please be aware that this information is provided to supplement the care provided by your physician. It is neither intended nor implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice. CALL YOUR HEALTHCARE PROVIDER IMMEDIATELY IF YOU THINK YOU MAY HAVE A MEDICAL EMERGENCY. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider prior to starting any new treatment or with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.
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As developing nations continue to embrace modern retail formats, beauty marketers in the Western world are working overtime to devise market-specific strategies to keep up with changing consumer behavior. According to data from Beauty Retailing Global Series, the latest research conducted by Kline & Company, the nuances of each individual market demand that beauty brands evolve alongside consumers to compete on the worldwide stage.
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In cooperation with the UConn School of Social Work, the School of Law offers student the opportunity to earn a dual degree of J.D./M.S.W. The J.D./M.S.W. degree is designed for students who are interested in the social impact of the legal system upon individuals. Students pursue this degree to prepare for careers in fields such as public interest law, mental health law, elder law, women's rights, penology, juvenile advocacy, human services administration, community organizing and public policy and planning. The dual degree program is highly individualistic in nature in order to provide each student with the best possible combination of these two disciplines.
All students who wish to pursue a dual degree program must first be granted separate admission into both programs. A dual degree enrollment form, approved by each school will also be required. Students in the dual degree program may obtain both degrees in four years, compared with five years, if both degrees were pursued separately. Study is generally begun at the School of Law, where during the first year, students will complete a minimum of (33) credits of required curriculum study. During the second year, students will complete a minimum of (6) social work courses, their first year field placement and a minimum of (2) law courses. Year three will consist of a minimum of (3) social work courses, a law school clinical experience (which will satisfy the School of Social Work's second year field placement requirement), and (6) law school courses. During year four, students will take all remaining credits. Additionally, all students must comply with the rules regarding credit load limitations. When credits from both programs are combined, without prior approval from the Associate Dean, full time students may not exceed (16) credits and part time students may not exceed (12) credits per semester. Students seeking to exceed these limits must obtain permission from the associate dean for academic affairs at the Law School. In no case will permission to exceed these limits be granted if course work at the law school would account for more than (17) of the total combined credits in one semester, due to ABA Standards.
The J.D. degree program requires completion of (86) credits (including all required first-year courses, a course in Legal Ethics and Responsibility, and an intensive, analytical paper which satisfies a writing requirement). The M.S.W. degree program requires completion of (60) credits (including Social Work Basics, methods courses in the student's selected concentration, two field placements, electives). The School of Law will accept (12) credits from among a student's advanced M.S.W. courses for transfer. The School of Social Work will accept (10) credits of clinical education credits earned at the School of Law when taken in conjunction with field placement at the School of Social Work. Additionally, the School of Social Work will accept (8) credits of non-clinical work earned at the School of Law.
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