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|Type-2 Diabetes Mellitus Ischemic Heart Disease
|Study Type:
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|Observational Model: Cohort
Time Perspective: Prospective
|Official Title:
|Risk Prediction in Type II Diabetics With Ischemic Heart Disease by Cardiac Autonomic Function
- Major cardiovascular event [ Time Frame: 2 years ]Combination of total mortality, non-fatal myocardial infarction and non-fatal stroke
- Cardiovascular mortality [ Time Frame: 2 years ]
- sudden cardiac death [ Time Frame: 2 years ]
- Total mortality [ Time Frame: 2 years ]
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|Study Start Date:
|January 2010
|Estimated Study Completion Date:
|January 2016
|Primary Completion Date:
|January 2014 (Final data collection date for primary outcome measure)
In patients with type 2-diabetes and ischemic heart disease autonomic function might be seriously affected.
In the present study, markers of cardiac autonomic dysfunction, repolarization and respiration abnormalities will be assessed from Holter recordings and 30-minute recordings of high-resolution three dimensional ECG, non-invasive arterial blood pressure and respiratory activity.
The correlation between markers of cardiac autonomic dysfunction and markers of severity of type-2 diabetes will be assessed. Autonomic dysfunction is assumed present when both heart rate turbulence and deceleration capacity are abnormal ("severe autonomic failure"). Assessment of severity of diabetes includes levels of HbA1c and urine albumine, duration and treatment of diabetes, and diabetes related complications (nephropathy, neuropathy, retinopathy).
|Ages Eligible for Study:
|18 Years to 80 Years (Adult, Senior)
|Sexes Eligible for Study:
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|Non-Probability Sample
Inclusion Criteria:
- type-2 diabetes
- coronary artery disease
Exclusion Criteria:
- age >80 years
- acute coronary syndrome
- life expectancy <1 year
- unable to give informed consent
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT01422057
|Contact: Christine Zürn, MD
|+49 7071 29 83153
|Department of Cardiology
|Tübingen, Germany, 72076
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|Principal Investigator: Axel Bauer, MD
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|Study First Received:
|August 9, 2011
|Last Updated:
|February 5, 2014
Keywords provided by Axel Bauer, Thebiosignals.com:
coronary artery disease
ischemic heart disease
autonomic function
heart rate turbulence
deceleration capacity
severe autonomic failure
Additional relevant MeSH terms:
Diabetes Mellitus
Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2
Heart Diseases
Myocardial Ischemia
Coronary Artery Disease
Glucose Metabolism Disorders
Metabolic Diseases
Endocrine System Diseases
Pathologic Processes
Cardiovascular Diseases
Vascular Diseases
Coronary Disease
Arterial Occlusive Diseases
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Major Celebration of Texas Independence Slated for Feb. 26-27
WASHINGTON, Texas – Close to a thousand historical re-enactors and descendants of the original signers of the Texas Declaration of Independence, including special guest U.S. Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison, are expected to gather on the banks of the Brazos River next month to celebrate the 175th anniversary of the state's independence.
The free, two-day festival takes place from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Feb. 26-27 at Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site to celebrate the birth of the Republic of Texas.
Sen. Hutchison, who will speak at the Sunday afternoon commemorative program in the park's amphitheater, is a descendant of declaration signer Charles Taylor. Taylor was one of 59 men who attended the Independence Convention March 1-17, 1836, in an unfinished frame building in the heart of a growing Texas colony seeking independence from Mexico.
Highlighting the program, which kicks off at 1 p.m. with music from a contingent of the Fighting Texas Aggie Band, will be the dramatic roll call of each of the declaration signer's names. A black powder salute by the Texas Army will follow. At 3 p.m., a giant, 72-panel reproduction of the original painting, "Reading of the Texas Declaration of Independence," created in 1936 by Charles and Fanny Normann, will be unveiled. When complete, the segments painted a number of different artists, will be assembled to create a reproduction of the painting three times the original size. Afterwards, the traditional Texas-sized birthday cake will be sliced and served.
Throughout the day on Saturday, park visitors will be able to witness a re-enactment of key moments of the convention, including the arrival of Texian Col. William Travis' famous letter announcing the siege of the Alamo, as well as the reading and signing of the Declaration of Independence.
"Texans and others who seek a better understanding of the state's unique legacy should visit this year during the annual celebration," says Scott McMahon, the park's lead historic interpreter. "This is our 175th birthday at the place where Texas was born and the last capital of the Republic of Texas."
McMahon will portray Daniel Boone McMahon, a pioneer who lived just across the Brazos River from the pre-Republic burg of Washington. His relative joined the Washington Guards, a local militia that acted as the rear guard for Texian Gen. Sam Houston during the Runaway Scrape and fought during the Battle of San Jacinto on April 21, 1836.
The two-day celebration at the 293-acre park along the Brazos River transports visitors back to the time when Texas was a sovereign nation. Costumed re-enactors and members of the Texas Army, along with skilled craftsmen and talented musicians, fill the park as the Lone Star State commemorates its inception. Re-enactors portraying statesmen of the era, such as Sam Houston and Stephen F. Austin, will be on hand to explain the importance of Texas independence. On both days, vendors will be selling food and drinks.
Both Saturday and Sunday, visitors will be able to enjoy a performance of "The Texas Convention: The Birth of a Republic," by the Navasota Theater Alliance in the park amphitheater.
During the weekend, park visitors will be able to stop in at a river overlook campsite and experience a slice of what daily life was like for those who volunteered to fight for Texas independence as a member of the Texian Army. There also will be small arms and artillery firing demonstrations at the overlook and the Washington House behind the Star of the Republic Museum. The museum will be opening its news exhibit, "Fifty-nine for Freedom," that explores the contributions of each delegate through various artifacts and historical documents.
Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site features three attractions that are open year round: Independence Hall, the Star of the Republic Museum and the Barrington Living History Farm. The event is made possible through funding from the Washington-on-the-Brazos State Park Association, Exxon/Mobil Corporation and Bluebonnet Electric Co-op.
Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site is located between Brenham and Navasota off State Hwy. 105 and FM 1155, approximately one hour northwest of Houston. For directions or more information, call (936) 878-2214.
A schedule of other upcoming Texas 175th anniversary events, such as the San Jacinto Day Festival and Battle Reenactment on April 16, are available at: http://txindependence175.org.
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Fairfax County Board of Supervisors Chairman Sharon Bulova and a delegation from Fairfax County are in Songpa-gu, Seoul, Korea, today for a Sister Jurisdiction Signing Ceremony.
A delegation from Songpa-gu, Seoul, Korea, signed a Memorandum of Understanding on a sisterhood relationship with Fairfax County on July 13 and was recognized that day at a Board of Supervisors meeting.
"Our Board of Supervisors is excited about this partnership. We recognize that Fairfax County shares many of the same attributes as Songpa-gu and look forward to opportunities for collaborations and sharing best practices," said Bulova. "We also appreciate the opportunity to have a relationship with a part of the world that is the native home to so many of our residents."
Korean Americans are the largest and fastest growing segment of Fairfax County's Asian-American population, numbering approximately 55,000. There are nearly 50 Korean-owned firms in Fairfax County, primarily in technology, biotechnology and media, in addition to many Korean-owned retail operations. The Fairfax County Economic Development Authority has an investment office in South Korea to assist Korean firms considering the U.S. and Fairfax County for business locations.
The delegation includes:
- Daniel G. Storck, Fairfax County School Board, Mount Vernon District.
- David J. Molchany, Fairfax County deputy county executive.
- Barry Biggar, president and CEO, Visit Fairfax.
- Christina Fullmer, senior staff aide, Chairman Bulova's Office.
The trip is being funded by Songpa-gu, Seoul Korea.
For more information, contact the Chairman's Office at 703-324-2321, TTY 711.
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As a reminder now you need to download "English for Smart Keyboard" app to make English suggestions and auto-correction work.
This was done for four reasons:
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2) you can install it on the SD card (on Android 2.2: Settings > Applications > Manage Applications > Downloaded > English for Smart Keyboard > Move to SD card), which gives more room on the internal storage
3) it makes the main app smaller, so updates can be downloaded faster, you use less network bandwidth, etc.
4) it helps collecting statistics about which languages are used most by SKP users
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DEAR JOAN: Every spring I wedge some baskets onto the header under our patio roof. Pairs of house finches come and make nests and raise offspring. This year we had eight nests with 40 eggs.
Most hatched and we watched them fly away. However this month the last three nests all ended up the same: The babies, still too young to fledge, simply disappeared. The nests were completely intact with no sign of disruption.
Do you know what might have come and taken them? We've never seen any other creatures around this area in the daytime, so I assume it has happened during the night. We're not aware of any night creatures in the area either — no tracks in the mud, no feces.
I hope you can help us figure this out so we don't lose any more next spring.
Dee Wood
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DEAR DEE: Young birds are in danger of a great many creatures, including other birds, rats, cats, raccoons, snakes, opossums, skunks and foxes.
It sounds like they were fairly well protected beneath the patio roof, but a determined predator can find a way. Next year, look for ways that an animal might be able to access the nests, then remove or block those routes.
Sadly, the culprit may have been the parents. First-time finch parents are known for freaking out and tossing their offspring from the nests. They are more likely to do this if they are under stress, and that can be caused by too much noise or humans getting too close.
Inexperience usually is to blame, however. The birds know that something has to be done with the chick; they just don't know what it is. Some shove the chicks out and abandon the nest; others may simply neglect the babies.
DEAR JOAN: I live in the "golden triangle" area of Saratoga. For the last few years, we've seen one or two rabbits in the neighborhood when taking a morning walk. Lately they seem to be everywhere — cute but pesky.
I'm wondering why this explosion. Is someone dropping cottontails in Saratoga? Fewer predators? More native plants?
Do you have suggestions for keeping them out of the garden? I think they are eating their way through one of my ceanothus.
Linda Allen
DEAR LINDA: I'm sure you've heard about how quickly rabbits reproduce. It is not a myth. If their natural predators are being excluded from the equation, the population can explode.
The drought, and lack of water and food, may also be drawing them to your area, where they are more likely to find plenty of both.
Exclusion is about the only way to keep rabbits out of your garden. Put up a short fence — 2 to 3 feet high — and bury it about 6 inches deep.
Some folk treatments include spreading black pepper, cayenne pepper, garlic human hair or used kitty litter around your plants. You also could plant a few things that bunnies like far, far from the plants you like.
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Authorities in Washington state have charged a former stripper with allegedly running a prostitution ring and multimillion-dollar money-laundering operation through a network of infamous bikini coffee stands, according to court documents obtained by Vocativ.
Prosecutors say that Carmela Panico, 52, acted as the madam of several drive-through brothels that allowed her to personally pocket more than $2 million in just three years. Meanwhile, the barely clad baristas who worked at her Java Juggs and Twin Peaks coffee huts banked as much as $30,000 a month by performing sex acts with customers.
One barista even told investigators that she earned more than a half-million dollars turning tricks at Panico's bikini coffee stands. In charging papers, Snohomish County authorities were blunt. "Panico's businesses were driven by prostitution and lewd behavior," Deputy Prosecutor Bob Hendrix wrote.
While more than a few of the 130-plus sexpresso stands that line the roads in Oregon and Washington have generated controversy in the last few years, Panico's have remained in a league of their own.
In 2011, surveillance footage captured Panico and several of her baristas pole dancing at a Java Juggs while letting customers fondle their breasts. A later investigation revealed that a sheriff's sergeant had been tipping off Panico and her employees to police activity in exchange for sexual favors.
According to court documents, Panico allegedly preferred to hire baristas who were former dancers or escorts. They were required to pay her a certain amount of money during each shift they worked and could then pocket whatever cash was left over. Baristas were allegedly fined if they did not wear high heels, have a tan or wear makeup. Wearing boots in the winter was a big no-no as well, according to court documents.
Panico, who police say was a former exotic dancer with ties to the Seattle-based Colacurcio crime family, claims she is now no longer in the coffee business, having sold off or leased her tainted stands. She's scheduled to appear in Snohomish County Superior Court next week.


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Roy Roberson, Jr., was born March 9, 1936 in Los Angeles, California to the union of Dorothy Spann and Roy Roberson Sr., both preceded him in death. The oldest of three brothers, Lee Roberson and Edgar Roberson, he was baptized by his grandmother, Sister Leila Roberson in the Church of God in Christ.
Raised in Watts, Roy attended 111th Street Elementary School and Willowbrook Junior High School. The Roberson Family later relocated to Pasadena, where Roy attended Pasadena High School. While attending Pasadena High School, Roy competed and successfully reached the finals in the Golden Gloves competition.
Upon graduation from high school, Roy attended Los Angeles City College, earning an Associates degree in 1955. He would later serve two years in the U.S. Army on active duty at Ft. McArthur and Ft. Ord in California, Ft. Lowton in Washington, and Ft. Richardson in Alaska. After leaving the military he was one of the first African Americans to integrate a program for a major airline based out of LAX airport.
In June 1959, Roy received a Bachelor of Arts from Pepperdine University majoring in Special Science, with a minor in Business Administration. Upon completion of his undergraduate studies, Roy attended Southwestern University School of Law and successfully passed the California Junior Bar Examination in 1960 with an emphasis in the areas of Criminal Law, Contracts, Torts, Domestic Relations, Personal Property and Real Property.
Roy returned to Pepperdine University, pursuing Graduate studies and in 1963 earned a Teaching Credential and Master's degree in General Secondary Teaching, which included training in Educational Test Measures, Mental Hygiene and the Principals of Guidance. He was employed by the Los Angeles School District where he taught Government at Fremont High School. Eventually he worked at Gompers Junior High School and Charles Drew Junior High School, where he taught various subjects ranging from Mathematics, Business Math and Algebra.
His love of teaching led Roy to serve as a Youth Director in South Central Los Angeles, where he was involved in the organization and supervision of recreational activities. As Director, Roy was responsible for mentoring and counseling young men. He also shared his passion for Jazz with the youth, where he organized and sponsored an after school Jazz club for those students who were interested in the art of Progressive and Modern Jazz.
While teaching at Charles Drew, Roy met Clarissa Beard in 1964. Roy and Clarissa were united in marriage on June 25, 1968 in Las Vegas, Nevada. From this union, Christopher Marcus Roberson was born on September 19, 1972.
In 1969, Roy was employed by the University of California, Los Angeles, where he worked for nearly 25 years until his retirement in 1993. Initially, Roy worked as a Counselor and as an Assistant to the Dean of the College of Letters and Sciences. His responsibilities included participating in informational visits to Junior Colleges and High Schools served by UCLA.
His responsibilities at UCLA grew over the years, and Roy participated in the Chancellor's Special Services Project and the UCLA College Commitment Program at the Compton Facility, implemented the identification of students in these special programs, served on its screening committee for applicants, participated in UCLA's Veterans Association's Symposium, contributed to the book: From a Black Perspective, and participated in Operation Crossroads Africa, serving as a consultant on minority problems with the Education Abroad Program in Nairobi, Kenya.
Roy was equally influential as an academic counselor to students in good academic standing as well as students admitted under certain circumstances, EOP (Educational Opportunity Program), HPP (High Potential Program), URD (Undergraduate Recruitment and Development) and VSEP (Veterans Special Education Program). In addition, Roy organized, consulted and participated on various committees, showing dedication and commitment in assisting minority students at UCLA. His expertise as a counselor extended beyond academia, as he was able to provide numerous students with personal counseling as well, which developed into many lifelong friendships.
Culturally and politically astute, Roy was extremely well read, and possessed an extensive library of books, documentaries and unique pieces of art. He was an avid historian and a true Jazz aficionado. He enjoyed cooking and tending to his garden, but most of all, spending quality time with friends and loved ones.
He leaves to mourn his loving and devoted wife, Clarissa; two sons, Roy Roberson, III, and Christopher Roberson; brothers Lee Roberson and Edgar Roberson; grandchildren – TéRoya Roberson Eason, Nadiyah Roberson, Roy Roberson IV, and Jannah Roberson; 6 great-grandchildren; "adopted" daughters/cousins Rasheeda Garner and Monique Roberson; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, dear friends and former students.
His funeral will be this Friday at Second Baptist Church, 2412 Griffith Ave., Los Angeles, 90011, at 12:30 p.m.


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Lexus, Subaru and Mazda had the highest scores for their cars on the 2013 Annual Car Brand Report Card from Consumer Reports, which was released last week.
This year, the nonprofit, independent product-testing organization took a different approach to its annual report card ratings, assessing each car brand individually versus combining brands into one score for the parent auto manufacturer. For example, each of General Motors' brands were assessed individually this year as were the other automakers that own multiple brands, including Chrysler, Ford, Honda, Nissan, Toyota and Volkswagen.
Lexus performed the best, with a report card score of 79 out of 100, followed by Mazda and Subaru, which tied with a score of 76. Japanese brands overall scored the highest, with eight of the top 10 brands. European automakers were generally in the middle of the pack, though Audi and Mercedes-Benz were both in the top 10, and Mini was ranked dead last among all European brands.
Consumer Reports said that domestic brands struggled in the scores. Even though Ford and General Motors have many promising new models, these automakers have been plagued by low scores because of technology issues or new engines that don't perform as well as competitors. Chrysler continues to struggle because of reliability issues and many older models that are not as strong as its competitors.
The nonprofit calculated its report card scores based on its road-test and reliability scores for each individual model, assessing both areas equally. Consumer Reports methodology requires data for at least three models for a brand. As a result, its 2013 Car Brand Report Card does not include Fiat, Jaguar, Land Rover, Mitsubishi, Porsche, Ram or smart.
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What Are Sprains and Strains?
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What Is a Sprain?
A sprain is an injury to a ligament (tissue that connects two or more bones at a joint). In a sprain, one or more ligaments is stretched or torn.
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What Causes a Sprain?
Many things can cause a sprain. Falling, twisting, or getting hit can force a joint out of its normal position. This can cause ligaments around the joint to stretch or tear. Sprains can occur if people:
- Fall and land on an arm.
- Fall on the side of their foot.
- Twist a knee.
Where Do Sprains Usually Occur?
Sprains happen most often in the ankle. Sometimes when people fall and land on their hand, they sprain their wrist. A sprain to the thumb is common in skiing and other sports.
What Are the Signs and Symptoms of Sprains?
The usual signs and symptoms of a sprain are:
- Pain
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- Bruising
- Not being able to move or use the joint.
Sometimes people feel a pop or tear when the injury happens. A sprain can be mild, moderate, or severe.
What Is a Strain?
A strain is an injury to a muscle or a tendon (tissue that connects muscle to bone). In a strain, a muscle or tendon is stretched or torn.
What Causes Strains?
A strain is caused by twisting or pulling a muscle or tendon. Strains can happen suddenly or develop over days or weeks. A sudden (acute) strain is caused by:
- A recent injury
- Lifting heavy objects the wrong way
- Overstressing the muscles.
Chronic strains are usually caused by moving the muscles and tendons the same way over and over.
Where Do Strains Usually Occur?
Two common sites for a strain are the back and the hamstring muscle in the back of the thigh. Sports such as soccer, football, hockey, boxing, and wrestling put people at risk for strains in the back or legs. People who play some sports use their hands and arms a lot. Examples are gymnastics, tennis, rowing, and golf. People who play these sports sometimes strain their hand or arm. Elbow strains can also happen when playing sports.
What Are the Signs and Symptoms of Strains?
A strain can cause:
- Pain
- Muscle spasms
- Muscle weakness
- Swelling
- Cramping
- Trouble moving the muscle.
If a muscle or tendon is torn completely, it is often very painful and hard to move.
How Are Sprains and Strains Treated?
Treatments for sprains and strains are the same. To reduce swelling and pain in the first day or two, doctors usually say to:
- Rest the injured area. If the ankle or knee is hurt, the doctor might tell you to use crutches or a cane.
- Put ice on the injury for 20 minutes at a time. The doctor might say to do this 4 to 8 times a day.
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This seminar will focus on film melodrama. Our approach will be comparative: we will juxtapose the history of Hollywood melodrama with its manifestations in the cinemas of other countries (with a focus on India, and Japan). The aim is to spotlight significant definitional and theoretical issues surrounding the term. Is melodrama to be understood as a genre (as it mostly has in relation to Hollywood cinema), or as a dramaturgical mode (as seems most appropriate in the case of Indian cinema, for instance) employed in multiple genres? What problems present themselves in transposing Western conceptions of melodrama to non-Western contexts such as India and Japan? What resources does melodrama provide as a mode of "excess" for imagining and expressing the disruptions and tragedies of modernity in both its Hollywood and Asian versions?
A second major point of emphasis - to a great extent inextricable from the first - will be to explore how the term itself has been used within film studies. Why and how did melodrama become such an important term within film studies, especially since the 1970s, for critical and theoretical impulses ranging from feminist and queer film theory, to ideology-critiques of capitalism, to theories of mass culture? How have subsequent early cinema and genre historians qualified and rectified theoretical presumptions about the stability of melodrama as a genre? Finally, how might we employ melodrama to "provincialize" Anglo-American film studies, given that a significant early chapter of Japanese cinema criticism in the West involved valorizing it as a reflexive avant-garde practice, or in the case of India, involved a critical blindness to, or denigration of the gigantic output out of the massive Indian film industries?
The seminar will include film screenings and required films to be seen outside of class time. Readings will be drawn from a wide range of scholars from various currents of literary, critical, modernity, and film theory, as well as film history. Assignments will include substantial research essays and class presentations. The course is cross-listed with a graduate seminar. Undergraduate seniors who have some familiarity with film theory or are majors in cinema studies, are highly motivated and interested in the course, should contact the professor directly for further information.
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I've been living and teaching in Bkk now for seven years and have come to the stage where I would like to develop my practice by going for it and ordaining as a monk. In my youthful 20's I was an anagarika in WPN and then in their English monasteries for a couple of years but didn't take full ordination.
Recently I have realised that time is against me and although I really enjoy teaching, being in a monastic environment would be extremely useful to my wellbeing. This time around older and hopefully wiser I am looking for a Thai temple which also has Western monks living there and also access to meditation teachings and support. My aim is to get a solid foundation in the Vinaya and my emerging meditation practice.
I don't speak Thai but have lived here with no problems so far and don't think of that as an impediment to staying in a monastery. Although I'm English and I know there are many options back home I love Thailand and feel that this is where I would like to ordain.
I appreciate that there are many threads on this topic already but I also know that places and people change so if anyone can give me some advice on a Wat in Thailand that would be conducive to meditation, have teachings and with a small network of foreign monks I would be most grateful.
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Wayfind connects nonprofit organizations and low-income microenterprise entrepreneurs in Washington State with transactional lawyers who will assist them, pro bono, on business legal matters. Wayfind hosts two microenterprise legal clinics, in partnership with Washington CASH and Start Zone NW, two nonprofit organizations that provide support to low-income microenterprise entrepreneurs. Wayfind pro bono transactional lawyers meet with low-income microenterprise entrepreneurs to issue-spot and counsel them on legal issues and responsibilities with respect to their microenterprise business venture.
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The Unemployment Law Project provides legal assistance and information to people in Washington State who have been denied unemployment benefits or whose award of benefits is challenged. This is fantastic opportunity for law students (including 1Ls) to conduct client intake Interviews and possibly represent clients in administrative hearings.
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Two men who targeted businesses in Trowbridge and Corsham were found guilty of conspiracy to defraud at Isleworth Crown Court today.
The six-week trial heard that Farouk Dougui, 39 from London and Jabey Alan Bathurst, 23, from Middlesex, earned £800,000 through 43 separate offences between May and November 2010 across the country which included defrauding Islington Motors in Trowbridge and Gardiner Houlgate, in Corsham as well as firms in Swindon and Salisbury.
Simohamed Rahmoun, 30, pleaded guilty to his part in the conspiracy during the trial and was remanded in custody.
The three offenders worked together to defraud by using foreign based fake credit cards to pay for valuable jewellery at a number of high profile auction houses while they also purchased electrical goods and car parts.
By the time the victims found out the cards were fake, the offenders had collected the items which were worth many thousands of pounds.
The offenders used their criminal activities to fund a lifestyle that was way beyond their means.
Rahmoun was claiming benefit at the time of these offences but had cars including a Bentley convertible, Audis and Mini Coopers in Morocco and Spain.
DC Amanda Carver, Senior Investigating Officer, who led the investigation and has now retired from the police, said that the group showed no remorse for the pain inflicted on their victims.
Dougui and Bathurst were remanded in custody and will appear at Isleworth Crown Court with Rahmoun for sentencing on Tuesday, February 26.
Barbara Ursula Goossens, 60 from London was found not guilty of conspiracy to defraud.
Det Supt Willie Glasgow said: "DC Carver has worked tirelessly on this case and her dedication to securing evidence, detailed analysis of the financial aspects, and unwavering commitment to bringing these offenders to justice is outstanding.
"She was the sole investigator on this large scale fraud case and it is down to her diligence and skill that we have three offenders convicted today.
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For telescopes, the optical diameter (also known as aperture) is the size of a telescope's main light-collecting lens or primary mirror, measured in millimeters or inches. Telescopes with larger optical diameters collect more light, which leads to an increase in brightness and image resolution compared to smaller instruments.
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Good lenses are at least "fully coated," with a single layer of magnesium fluoride coating applied to each air-to-glass lens surface. Multiple layers of coatings are even more effective; the term "multi-coated" means one or more air-to-glass lens surface has multiple coatings. "Fully multi-coated" optics are even better, meaning all lens surfaces have multiple layers of anti-reflective coatings applied for maximum light transmission and optimal image quality.
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text: Into the Garden: It's time to pollard and coppice By Sara Busse March 24, 2012 Story Share CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- It's that time of year -- for pollarding and coppicing. Yes, that's what I've been told.These two words keep cropping up in recent gardening articles, so I've done a bit of searching to see what they mean, how they are alike and how they are different.Done annually, coppicing is good for plants that have winter interest, such as shrubby dogwoods, willows and brambles, according to Horticulture magazine. Coppicing is cutting the plant down to about 3 inches tall. The new growth will be brighter next winter. If the shrub isn't very vigorous, cut only a third of the oldest stems.The noun "coppice" means a growth of small trees or a forest coming from shoots or suckers. Traditionally, in woodland management, young tree stems are cut year after year to create "stools," to be harvested after it regrows.In pollarding, the upper branches of a tree or shrub are removed, promoting a dense head of foliage and branches. Traditionally, pollarding was used to encourage the tree to produce new growth on a regular basis to maintain a supply of new wood for various purposes, particularly for fuel. Photos of pollarded trees look like the trees under the power lines in our area.Pollarding is good for yellow twig willow (Salix alba var. vitelina 'Britzensis'). "Pollarding creates one (or more) persistent trunk(s) with a dense head of new stems each year," Horticulture magazine explains. "Several strong stems were selected to remain in the plant's second year; the rest were cut to the ground. The trunks were trimmed to roughly three feet and new stems sprouted from their tops."Modern-style plantersFor the longest time, it seemed like all outdoor accessories had a country flair; while they were perfect for some, I was always looking for more modern designs.Allmodern.com has some fabulous planters aimed at a more modern architectural style. I've also noticed a lot of the online merchants are offering outdoor options that suit a variety of tastes. While I love the look of old barnwood and antique wheelbarrows, I also like stainless steel and recyclable polycarbonate. The Blomus Nido Bird Feeder, made of stainless steel, is quite fabulous in its design simplicity.Open conference registrationThe West Virginia Master Gardener Program, a training and service program for expert gardeners from across the state, will open registration for the annual conference to the public for the first time this year.The conference, "Gardening: Preserving Our Future," will take place April 13-15 at East Fairmont High School and will feature leading experts in the gardening industry. Workshop topics include food preservation, organic pest-free gardens, birding, small fruits, invasive species, heirloom tomatoes and more. The conference workshops are geared toward midlevel to expert gardeners.KDKA radio's Jessica Walliser, who serves as co-host of "The Organic Gardeners," will give the keynote address April 14, focusing on "neglected annuals." To register online or view a full schedule of workshops, visit www.mastergardeners.ext.wvu.edu. Participants can register for the full conference, plus additional workshops and day tours. The price for the full conference is $100 for Master Gardeners and $110 for the general public. The conference is sponsored by Marion County Master Gardeners, West Virginia Master Gardener Association and WVU Extension Service.Contact Cassie Waugh: email@example.com, 304-293-8735 (office), 304-376-1829 (cell).Pre-emergent still appliesGardeners know that pre-emergent weed killers need to be applied before the forsythia blooms, to beat the weeds. With our early spring, I've had a lot of questions about whether products like Preen are still effective. Even though a lot of weeds have already emerged, there are still a lot of weeds to come. So it's not too late to apply!Composting workshopWest Virginia State University Extension Service will host a workshop focusing on composting from 2 to 3 p.m. Wednesday at the Rock Lake Community Life Center, 801 Lincoln Drive, South Charleston. "More gardeners than ever are composting to recycle plant material in order to enhance their soil," says Scott Byars, program leader for agriculture and natural resources. "Our hope is to shed some light on how to create alternative compost bins while encouraging youths to participate in this recycling effort."Topics in the workshop will include information on alternative "green" compost bins, troubleshooting tips and composting with kids. Each participant will receive their own wire composting bin.A registration fee of $20 is required. Please contact the WVSU Extension Service offices at 304-204-4319 to reserve your spot in the workshop.Roane Grown taking ordersThe good folks at Roane Grown Nursery in Spencer are taking orders for spring plants. Among their new offerings are Astilbe 'Fanal,' Coreopsis 'Cosmic Eye' and a lovely Aruncus 'Misty Lace' (goatbeard).Always a favorite at Capitol Market, their stall opens April 15. If you want to order before then, visit www.lwfperennials.com. You can call them at 304-927-2115 but they prefer emails: email@example.com Sara Busse at email@example.com or 304-348-1249. Story Share Story Share Trending Now 1 City of Milton tries to revive Morris Memorial property 2 Mitch Vingle: WVU's Lyons watching bombshell merger news 3 Former Boone school board members indicted 4 Morgantown coal operator Laurita indicted in alleged campaign finance scheme 5 Consultant says Yeager Airport needs to extend runway What's for Dinner? A weekly menu and shopping list Previous Story Live Life Fully: How many hats do you wear? Next Story


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NEW YORK ( TheStreet) -- Barnes & Noble ( BKS) could be in trouble. Management seems to be making all the wrong moves.Aside from the usual fuss about the ability of a primarily bricks-and-mortar retail chain to compete against online retailers, such as Amazon ( AMZN), which frequently sell titles at a discount, the company appears to be at the start of a downward spiral. Right now, Barnes & Noble is trading at $16.09, on a 52-week range of $10.45 to $26.00, and I have a sneaking suspicion it is only going to get worse from here. I see bright flashing warning signs at the book retailer.
Barnes & Noble announced Friday that it would give away a Nook Simple Touch with the purchase of any Nook HD from Sunday through Saturday -- really? Buy one, get one free e-readers? C'mon. Someone has a surplus. And this is not the first time the book seller has given away Nooks. Last year, the company was offering free or discounted e-readers (depending on the type of Nook) to anyone who signed up for a one-year subscription to People or The New York Times. Of course, that promotion lasted around eight weeks -- this one is lasting for less than eight days, but it points to an issue. You don't pull a buy-one, get-one deal unless you are trying to get rid of stock, regardless of the length of the promotion. Imagine for a minute that your favorite retailer said that for the next week, everything in the store was buy one, get one free -- it wouldn't sit right. Most people would assume that the store is really down in sales, possibly even going out of business. I'm not saying that is the case here -- I'm just saying that the fact of offering such a "bargain" points to a greater issue at the company. At a minimum, Barnes & Noble should be managing its manufacturing process better so that such surpluses are not a fact of business.
Then there is the fact that Barnes & Noble cut the number of Simon & Schuster titles it carries. The reduction is reportedly the result of a disagreement over money, but still.


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16 U.S. Code § 469c–2 - Costs for identification, surveys, evaluation and data recovery with respect to historic properties
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(1) identification, surveys, and evaluation carried out with respect to historic properties within project areas may be treated for purposes of any law or rule of law as planning costs of the project and not as costs of mitigation;
(2) reasonable costs for identification, surveys, evaluation, and data recovery carried out with respect to historic properties within project areas may be charged to Federal licensees and permittees as a condition to the issuance of such license or permit; and
(3) Federal agencies, with the concurrence of the Secretary and after notification of the Committee on Natural Resources of the United States House of Representatives and the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the United States Senate, are authorized to waive, in appropriate cases, the 1 per centum limitation contained in section 469c (a) of this title.
Source(Pub. L. 96–515, title II, § 208,Dec. 12, 1980, 94 Stat. 2997; Pub. L. 103–437, § 6(d)(28),Nov. 2, 1994, 108 Stat. 4584.)
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General Information: United Center
- For ticket availability and prices, click here or call 1-800-4NBA-TIX.
- All United center Gates open 90 minutes before game time.
- Will Call is located at the Box Office in the atrium on the east end of the United Center. It can be accessed through the Wood St. entrance off of Lot H. Will Call windows open 90 minutes prior to game time. Tickets left at will call cannot be confirmed in advance by phone or online. A photo ID is required to pick up tickets.
- All children 36 inches or taller must have a ticket to enter the United Center.
- Parking is located on all four sides of the United Center and prices range from $24 to $40.
- Cameras without tripods are allowed in the United Center. Video cameras are not allowed.
- Outside food and beverage is not allowed in the United Center.
- All bags (excluding purses), briefcases and luggage must be checked at Guest Services upon entry.
- Guest Services booths are located at Gates 2 and 6 and near sections 220 and 325.
- First-aid stations are near sections 115 and 327.
- ATMs are near sections 117, 221, 327, Box Office Lobby (East Atrium) and inside the Atrium near the men and women's bathrooms.
- The Madhouse Team Store is located in the North Atrium.
- The Bull Market (team store) is located near section 117.
- The six NBA Championship trophies are located near section 117.
- The Ketel One Club is located between sections 118-119 (membership is required).
- Crown Royal Whisky Bar is located near section 118.
- Woodgrain Neapolitan Pizzeria is located near section 120.
- Bar One and Gibson's are located near section 103.
- The Goose Island Pub is located near section 109.
- The Stadium Club Restaurant is located near section 225 (200 Level tickets required).
- Ironworks is located near section 309.
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There is an urgent message about the need to have established policies and strategies in place to confront bullying in schools, governed by a state policy that is considered the weakest and shortest in the country.
A Minnesota Governor's Task Force on bullying reported that more than half of middle and high school students say they were bullied in the 2010-2011 school year.
The task force said it's urgent that the state strengthen the state's 37-word bullying law, which merely says schools should have a written policy on bullying.
Since it is so weak and hard to administer, some school districts are reluctant to enforce it.
Task force members realize how serious the problem of student bullying is after they went around the state listening to young people talk about the problem.
One alarming statement in their report to the governor is: "Our sense of urgency directly reflects what the public has told us throughout this process. The reality is that many students are in crisis right now and efforts to affect positive change already take too long."
The task force says the state should define bullying, including cyberbullying. It should mandate that schools report bullying incidents and responses. It also says school districts should have a baseline of support for the bullied and the tools to help them.
Given the conservative make-up of the Minnesota Legislature, chances of seeing the state policy changed are slim. They say local school boards should handle bullying, not the state. Some say there shouldn't be laws for special populations.
This special population, the bullied and the bullies, need state regulations and the task force's recommendations are good starters, no matter if the state doesn't act.
The definition is complex, but the Hennepin County Board of Commissioners recently OK'd a new workforce bullying policy, one of the first in the nation to do so. They define it as "Workplace bullying is persistent behavior by a person or group that is threatening, humiliating and or intimidating."
The county board's policy may in fact be getting to the root of bullying by young people. This policy targets adults in the workplace.
Some will suggest we've become a bullying society: bullying in the workplace, in our violent movies and television programs, in our marriages and in our elections where we choose up sides and bombard one another with negative messages. We even call the so-called swing states, "battlegrounds."
Young people just may be modeling the behavior of their parents.
There was a time when bullying was thought to be a harmless result of kids just being kids. Parents would tell their bullied kids to fight their own battles.
That is no longer the case. Adults as well as legislators should lobby to enact tougher bullying policies at a time when a task force says bullying is at a "crisis stage."
Don Heinzman is an ECM Publishers columnist and editorial writer.


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Jonathan Drouin suffered a charley horse in the latter stages of practice Tuesday and is iffy for the World Junior Tournament in Russia.
Vincent Trocheck sustained an upper-body injury in Tuesday's preseason game, but it's not believed to be serious.
Matthew Tkachuk (hip) won't play Wednesday night.
Alexander Steen will miss the rest of training camp because of a hand injury.
Torey Krug exited Tuesday's exhibition match after he was hit in the face by a deflected puck.
Claude Giroux was serving as a left winger during Tuesday's practice.
Brian Boyle has been away from the Devils because of a type of cancer of the bone marrow.
Roman Josi has been named the Predators' eighth captain in franchise history.
Zach Sanford has a dislocated left shoulder that will require surgery.
Jay Bouwmeester's lower-body injury is a fractured left ankle.
Colin White will be out of action for six-to-eight weeks after he suffered a broken left wrist on Monday night.
Nico Hischier scored in his first career preseason game as the Devils earned a 4-1 victory over the Washington Capitals Monday night.


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Y-Fitness with Alex Pritchard
Wednesday, June 12, 2013
9:00 am - 10:00 am
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Presented By: Downtown Mansfield, Inc.
The YMCA's personal trainers will offer a FREE fitness work-out in the beauty of South Park. Spend your summer getting trim and fit.
Open to Men, Women & Children
All Fun in the Parks 2013 activites are free & held at South Park on Brinkerhoff Ave.
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Consider the economic impact that dairy farmers create with their products.
In Wisconsin, that impact is huge. The Wisconsin Milk Marketing Board has released a video that tells the story of a dollar bill as it moves through the economy.
"The 'Dairy Dollar' video helps illustrate how something as simple as buying a piece of cheese or a gallon of milk impacts not only the dairy industry, but local Wisconsin businesses and communities," says Patrick Geoghegan, senior vice president of corporate communications for the Wisconsin Milk Marketing Board.
Among the points:
- The Wisconsin cheese industry employs more than 146,000 people.
- Wisconsin's dairy industry contributes $26.5 billion a year to the state's economy.
- This generates tax revenue that helps pay for schools, parks and public safety.
Also see "The economic impact of the dairy industry on the state of Wisconsin."
According to this report from the Pennsylvania Dairy Task Force Economic Development Committee, when a dairy farm spends money locally, it creates a multiplier effect more than two times the original dollar. In other words, for every $1 a dairy farm spends, roughly $2.50 in wages and related business transactions is contributed to the local economy.


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As the old tune goes, "March went out like a lion".
At Goldline, we are preparing to end the season on a high note by offering our customers a final chance to purchase curling merchandise at significant savings. Our end of season sale begins Saturday, March 16 and runs to Saturday, March 23. Shop online or at one of our four retail stores for equipment and apparel. Most merchandise will be sold at discounts of 25%, with a few exceptions, including:
- Allure pants continue to be sold at 50% normal retail
- Jewellery is also discounted by 50%
Please note that no discounts will be available during the sale on Rockwatchers or Norway pads.
For some merchandise, we have very limited quantities and sizes available. No rain checks will be provided so shop early to avoid disappointment!
Our sale also marks the date on which we start slowly winding down operations for the season. If you frequent our London or Scarborough stores, make sure you drop in on or before Saturday March 23, as these stores will close up for the summer after end of business on that day.
Our Ottawa store remains open until Saturday March 30 (note: the store will be closed Friday March 29 in observance of Good Friday).
Our Mississauga store remains open year round, though starting Monday March 25 store hours will be 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. from Monday to Friday. The Mississauga location will also be closed on Saturdays and Sundays until the fall.
Thanks to all our retail customers for your patronage this past season and we look forward to seeing you next September. In the event you have a curling emergency this summer, fear not! You can either visit us in Mississauga or you can always shop for your favourite curling supplies online at goldlinecurling.com!